A Clash of Gods - Chapter 231

[Chapter 230]

When Qi Ning blurted out, Duan Canghai and the others were stunned, not knowing why, and asked carefully, “Master Hou, what box?”

At this time, Qi Ning thought of the box he saw in the Niutouling cave.

At that time, in order to avoid the pursuit of Mu Shenjun, he stumbled and fell to the cliff, but he was blessed by misfortune. He obtained the free walking method in the cave on the cliff, and in addition, he obtained a cold blade that cut iron like mud.

The cold blade was placed in that brass box at the time.

At this moment, Qi Ning suddenly remembered that the lid of the brass box seemed to be engraved with a lotus pattern, and he still remembered that most of the box was copper yellow, except for the lotus flower. It seems to be painted with black lacquer, forming a black lotus flower.

Just because the carving was very strange, Qi Ning remembered it very clearly.

He had already forgotten about the box, but tonight he talked about the Black Lotus Sacred Sect again and again, and Qi Ning suddenly had an aura in his mind, thinking of the brass box with the black lotus carved in it.

He was astonished, wondering if the skeleton in the cave had something to do with the Black Lotus Sect?

Duan Canghai claimed that the Black Lotus Sect was created by the Black Miao people, and the Black Miao people’s range of activities was in the southwest of Bashu, between the mountains and mountains, and their power was only in the Bashu area.

However, Niutouling is in the Jianghuai area, and it is thousands of miles away from the activities of the Black Miao people. If the skeleton is really related to the Black Lotus Sect, why did it run from Bashu to the Central Plains and hide in the cliff? Inside the cave?

Duan Canghai asked, Qi Ning shook his head slightly and said, “It’s nothing.”

Seeing that Qi Ning was a little tired, Duan Canghai persuaded: “Master Hou, whether this matter has anything to do with the Black Lotus Sect, we really can’t control it, the Shenhou Mansion will naturally investigate. It’s almost light, you’ve been running around all night, why don’t you… why don’t you go back to the house to rest first?” He glanced at the back room, and said softly, “I think Miss Tang will definitely not be able to come out for a while, wait a while. I’m here to guard myself.”

Qi Ning also knew that Tang Nuo was not an immortal after all, although he was highly skilled in medicine. Many experts from the Beggar Gang worked together to study detoxification methods but found nothing, and Tang Nuo would never be able to develop an antidote in an instant.

He was really tired at the moment, thought for a moment, nodded and said, “I might as well go back to the mansion first, if the virus really breaks out today, I’m afraid someone will come to the mansion to find me.” He got up and smiled lightly: ” If it didn’t break out today, more people would come to me.”

Yong’an Hall was only a few streets away from Hou’s Mansion, and it wasn’t too far. When he went out, the sky was already bright. Qi Ning left Yong’an Hall and went straight to Hou’s Mansion under the escort of Zhao Wushang and others.

After walking down a street, I saw a bridge over the Qinhuai River already guarded by five or six soldiers in armor from the Tiger God Battalion, which seemed to be blocking the bridge.

Qi Ning remembered that the last time he accompanied Tang Nuo to Yong’an Hall in the early morning, he happened to pass by here too. At that time, the bridge was very lively with people coming and going, but today it was deserted. The cavalry passed through the streets and alleys so that the people were not allowed to go out. The people in Beijing were afraid that something big would happen, so they stayed at home.

Compared with other places, people in the capital are both panicked and familiar with martial law.

Once there is a major event in the capital, martial law is usually imposed immediately, and people are not allowed to go out to the streets. The people in Beijing have actually become accustomed to it, and the aftermath of martial law was just implemented not long ago. Not to panic.

When Qi Ning returned to the mansion, he didn’t have to pass by the bridge, he just passed by the bridge head. A soldier from the Tiger God Battalion at the head of the bridge saw someone riding over. He didn’t wait for Qi Ning and others to approach, and shouted loudly: “The martial law in Beijing, Ban on the streets, didn’t you hear? Don’t go back yet.”

Qi Feng has already said loudly: “The Duke of Jinyi is here, don’t be presumptuous!”

The man was stunned, but he quickly stepped forward, looked at him a few times, and said, “Young man has eyes but no pearls, Marquis forgives his sins!”

Naturally, Qi Ning couldn’t have any guilt, and asked, “No one is allowed to pass on the bridge?”

“Return to the Lord,

A group of lunatics suddenly appeared in the capital, and they were terrifyingly mad. In order to ensure the safety of the order in the capital, Commander Xue dispatched troops to block some major roads and bridges in the capital.

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Qi Ning nodded slightly and asked, “How many people have you transferred?”

The man was startled for a moment, then shook his head and said, “How many people there are, I don’t know how many people there are, but there are always… there must be hundreds of people.”

Qi Ning was stunned for a moment, thinking that it was a big capital city, and the mere hundreds of people were like a stone sinking into the ocean, and they couldn’t play a big role at all, but after thinking about it, he also understood.

Although it was only a short night, Qi Ning had already learned a lot.

It doesn’t matter if high-ranking officials and officials spend time and money, but if they really want to do something, they must think twice about doing anything.

Last night, Qi Ning thought about the impending catastrophe in the capital. As long as he found the Marquis of Loyalty, as the Marquis of Loyalty who holds real power, he would definitely not want to see a catastrophe in the capital, and he would definitely dispatch troops as soon as possible.

But now he understands that things are often not that simple.

Officials are not knights.

Killing a person in ten steps, leaving a thousand miles without leaving one’s way, leaving the clothes behind, hiding one’s name and one’s name, this kind of free and easy chivalrous spirit is only applicable to all corners of the country, not politicians.

Officials act carefully, think carefully, and take every step, because a slight error may lead to ruin.

Although Xue Lingfeng is a man of loyalty, he is a general of the court, not a reckless brave man.

Qi Ning knew that if all the troops of the Tiger God Camp were suddenly mobilized, it would inevitably cause a big riot in the capital, but first, some soldiers were dispatched to guard the main roads to ensure the safety of the densely populated areas. , and then sending more troops will appear logical.

Qi Ning believed that Xue Lingfeng was ready at this time and could mobilize troops and horses at any time.

Along the way, I really saw that some important streets were blocked by a small number of soldiers from the Tiger God Battalion, and the road was even blocked once. Fortunately, Qi Ning’s identity was there, and he finally returned to Pipa smoothly. street.

At this time, the capital was already bathed in the dawn, the air was bleak, and the exhalation was like clouds.

Before Qi Ning’s Pegasus arrived at the gate of Hou’s mansion, he saw a figure standing beside the gate of Hou’s mansion, wearing a bamboo hat on his head and a big cloak. The people in the Shenhou Mansion only covered their heads with a hat and a cloak to cover their bodies, so they couldn’t recognize who they were for a while.

On the horse-tethering stone in front of the Hou’s mansion, there is a fine horse tied with fat and long legs. It looks like a good horse.

Qi Ning frowned slightly, and when he got to the front of the house, he restrained the horse, the figure heard the sound of the hooves, and finally raised his head, Qi Ning glanced at it, smiled, and said, “Hey, isn’t this Zhanying? We met so soon, did you sleep well last night?”

That figure is Ximen Zhanying.

Ximen Zhanying’s expression was indifferent, but there was a hint of helplessness in his beautiful eyes, and he said lightly, “Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you here for half an hour.”

“Wait for me?” Qi Ning didn’t get off the horse. He lay in front of him, crouched on the back of the horse, looked at Ximen Zhanying, and said with a smile, “Why, I broke up last night, and you missed me so soon?”

Qi Feng and others heard it from the side, they wanted to laugh but didn’t dare to laugh, they all held back.

Ximen Zhanying knew that Qi Ning couldn’t say anything good. He was ridiculed by this villain for an afternoon yesterday, and he had gotten used to it a lot. He just sneered and went over to untangle the horse’s reins, saying, “You are coming with me now, it has already been delayed. It’s been a long time, let’s go!”

“Let’s go?” Qi Ning said, “Where are you going? Zhan Ying, what you said is not clear. If someone who doesn’t know hears it, you’ll think you’re going to be with me…!” Hehe smiled and said : “You don’t really want to elope with me, do you?”

“Pfft!” Qi Feng didn’t hold back for a while, and rushed out of his mouth in one breath.

Qi Ning turned his head and glanced at it, Qi Feng immediately gritted his teeth, preventing himself from laughing.

Ximen Zhanying was angry and annoyed, and said angrily: “Who… Who said he wanted to run away with you? You… God Hou sent me over to find you, and asked you to hurry over.”

“No.” Qi Ning said, “You are wrong.”

Ximen Zhanying was startled, “Why not?”

“Shen Hou didn’t ask you to come to me. If I guessed correctly, I must have asked you to invite me.” Qi Ning smiled and said, “Zhanying, am I right?”

Ximen Zhanying gritted his silver teeth and got on his horse without saying a word.

“Wait a minute!” Seeing Ximen Zhanying pulling the horse’s reins and turning the horse’s head in a circle, Qi Ning had already called out, “You have already arrived at my Hou’s Mansion, it’s really cold outside, you’re really just waiting outside. What? I said your brain is flooded, are you stupid?” He shook his head and sighed: “You stupid girl, you will be stupid in the future.”

Ximen Zhanying heard him call himself a “stupid girl”. For some reason, his cheeks were a little hot, but he still retorted coldly: “You just got water in your brain. I said that if you don’t enter Jinyi Hou’s mansion, you won’t enter.”

She also didn’t know what “water in the brain” meant, but she knew in her heart that she couldn’t say good things from Qi Ning’s mouth, so it would be good to return these words in full.

“Okay, you are amazing.” Qi Ning turned over and got off his horse at this time, “If you like to wait, just wait outside.”

Ximen Zhanying was stunned for a moment, and immediately said anxiously: “Where are you going? My father… Shenhou is waiting for you in Shenhou’s mansion. I have something to look for you.”

“Don’t worry, don’t be separated for a while, it’s like every three autumns.” Qi Ning rubbed his face, “I haven’t slept all night, I always have to wash my face and stay awake.”

“You…!” Ximen Zhanying said helplessly, “Are you still washing your face at this time?”

“Handsome and handsome men attach great importance to their appearance.” Qi Ning really felt a little sleepy and had to wash his face with hot water, “By the way, Zhanying, do you have breakfast in your Shenhou Mansion? I like to eat. Red jujube porridge, two baskets of crab yellow buns, and two more egg cakes, I don’t eat much, it’s better to keep it simple… What kind of expression do you have, you won’t tell me please I went there early in the morning, but I didn’t prepare breakfast, right? Then I have to eat something in the house before I can leave.” As he spoke, he had already entered the house.

Ximen Zhanying watched his back and entered the mansion, ignoring that Qi Feng and others were on the side, and said bitterly: “Eat, eat, and die, you big bastard!”

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