Chapter 219 Baiyun Cang Dog
"What's going on?" Xu Ren was shocked. He stared at He Shan with a surprised and sinister look and said coldly, "How dare you betray me?"

He Shan smiled contemptuously and said sarcastically: "One is a person of unknown origin, and the other is the leader of the Xianwang Mansion. In comparison, I certainly trust the leader Liu more."

"You bastard!" Xu Ren shouted angrily, "Have you forgotten? Liu Xunyi once used a fake picture to deceive you..."

"Three days ago, when Sect Master Liu came to the government office to find me, he confessed to me about the fake map, and I decided to let it go." He Shan sneered, "Not only that, Sect Master Liu also told me that there must be someone behind Long Si, and that person is most likely the murderer of Mr. Pan Ba. The real murderer is most likely the person who pretended to be Qin Tianjiu and did evil in Yingchuan. Therefore, I went to the dock to find Long Si and deliberately quarreled with him, in order to lure you out. According to Sect Master Liu's appearance and body shape, I immediately determined that you were the real murderer behind the scenes. So I knew long ago that you were not from the Hexi Qin family. As for Master Liu, he had already learned from Pan Wen that the "Qingchuan Landscape Painting" had been stolen before Long Si robbed the Pan Mansion, so he guessed that the painting was probably in the possession of the murderer who killed Master Pan Ba. Later, you used this painting as bait to lure me into the game and help you deal with the Xianwang Mansion and the Pan family. This was a confession without being asked, and the evidence was irrefutable. Now it seems that Master Liu really predicted things like a god, and every word he said was true. "

"So you played along and colluded with Liu Xunyi to put on a show." Xunzhen continued with dissatisfaction, "Not only did you deceive Xu Ren and Long Si, but you also kept it a secret from us."

Liu Xunyi smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't mean to lie, it was just an emergency, so... I didn't have time to explain."

"It's a pity that despite all the calculations made by Sect Leader Liu, he still missed one step and let Long Si take the opportunity to escape." He Shan's face darkened and he said with disappointment, "And the 'Qingchuan Landscape Painting' is also..."

"Humph!" Xunzhen said angrily, "He didn't miss anything! When you were conspiring to act at Yinghua Academy, Liu Xunyi had asked me to take people to the dock to investigate Long Si's activities. Not only did we recover all the Pan family's property, but we also intercepted Long Si who was trying to escape. As for the 'Qingchuan Landscape Painting', I also seized it."

After that, Xunzhen's beautiful eyes turned, staring at Liu Xunyi with a complicated expression, and said resentfully: "When I tortured Long Si at the dock, as soon as he mentioned the matter of the 'Qingchuan Landscape Painting', I had guessed everything. You have always been cautious and careful in doing things, how could you not notice the 'Qingchuan Landscape Painting' stolen from the Pan family? The only explanation is that you have another trick. Liu Xunyi, I racked my brains for you before, it turns out that you have already made up your mind and arranged everything secretly. Humph! You even pretended to be stupid in front of me that night, I really underestimated you."

Liu Xunyi could only smile awkwardly at Xunzhen's complaint, but did not make any further explanation. On the other hand, He Shan was overjoyed when he heard that the "Qingchuan Landscape Painting" was still there, and his excitement was beyond words.

Liu Xunyi looked at Si Wudao who had a strange expression on his face and said bluntly: "It would be difficult for Xu Ren to make such a big fuss in Yingchuan by himself. So I guessed that he must have helpers behind him, but I never expected that he would eventually lead to the 'Wu Dao Divine Monk' from Longxiang Mountain."

"Liu Xunyi, you are smarter than I thought." Si Wudao ignored the soldiers around him who were watching him eagerly, and still looked at Liu Xunyi with a smile, "You know the principle of 'no venture, no gain', and you used yourself as bait to lure us in."

"I can't help it. You guys forced me to do this." Liu Xunyi sneered, "The mansion master ordered us to find the real murderer. We must obey and dare not disobey. Given the current situation, it seems that you have no chance to kill us again?"

"So what?" Si Wudao looked around at the soldiers around him and said with a strange smile, "I didn't intend to kill you. I just wanted to cause some trouble for Luo Tianjin."

Liu Xunyi frowned and asked, "Could it be that the Xianwang Mansion has offended Longxiang Mountain? When the Seventh Master was trying to capture the 'Qin Mo Wu Yao', you also stepped forward to stop him. I have never heard of any feud between the Xianwang Mansion and Longxiang Mountain before. Why are you so angry?"

"Every grievance has its perpetrator, every debt has its creditor. Some grudges don't have to be made public." Si Wudao said with a hint of meaning. After that, he swung the Qingshui Zen Staff around his body and said provocatively, "Liu Xunyi, let me see how much you have improved over the years."

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi was slightly stunned and asked suspiciously: "Improvement over the years? Could it be that... you have known me for a long time?"

After saying that, Liu Xunyi changed his mind and recalled the night when he was chasing Xu Ren. Xu Ren knew exactly what had happened: "Liu Xunyi had entered the Xianwang Mansion not long ago."

This puzzled Liu Xunyi, and he began to feel uneasy. He had a vague feeling that Longxiang Mountain was paying close attention to everything about him.

"In a fight, innocent people are bound to be killed or injured." Si Wudao said with a smile, "Why don't I make a bet with you, and we will fight alone. If you win, Xu Ren can kill you or chop you up, and I will never say no. But if I win by chance, only you will die. As for the others, I can show leniency and let them leave safely. How do you think?"

"What kind of bullshit bet is this?" Xu Heng said angrily, "You are already trapped in a jar. Why would the Sect Master bet with you? Do you think the Sect Master will still be brave at this time?"

"That's wrong!" Si Wudao shook his head and laughed, "Do you think you have more people and more power? In fact, these government troops are useless. It's okay to let them help to increase momentum, but if you want them to fight for the Xianwang Mansion, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

Before he finished speaking, a hint of hesitation flashed in He Shan's eyes. He looked at Liu Xunyi with embarrassment and said with a wry smile: "Master Liu, I have an agreement with you before. My men can only surround them but not kill them. After all, they are all government officials. If they die in the disputes in the martial arts world without any clear reason, it will be difficult for me to report to my superiors in the future..."

"What's this?" Tang Cong sneered, "Surround but not kill? Then what are you doing here? To show your support? Or to watch the show?"

Facing Tang Cong's ridicule, He Shan just smiled bitterly and said nothing. He could only cast an earnest look at Liu Xunyi.

"Haha..." Xu Ren suddenly laughed out loud and said jokingly, "So, you have fewer people than us. The situation changes rapidly and no one can predict it. It's ridiculous, really ridiculous!"

"Master, this..."

"I think the suggestion of Wudao Divine Monk is good." Without waiting for the embarrassed Xu Heng to speak, Xunzhen suddenly chuckled and said, "Your Sect Master Liu is brave and resourceful, and is good at both civil and military affairs. Why don't you let him have a fight with Wudao Divine Monk? First, it can avoid hurting innocent people. Second, it can also broaden our horizons."

After saying that, Xunzhen actually cast an instigating wink at Liu Xunyi, then leisurely stepped aside and watched the show with great interest. Hearing Xunzhen's sarcastic words, Liu Xunyi knew that she must be dissatisfied with what he had deceived her about, so she took the opportunity to take revenge.

Si Wudao smiled and said, "Liu Xunyi, I can promise you. As long as you are willing to fight me one-on-one, regardless of victory or defeat, Longxiang Mountain will never cause trouble for the Pan family again in the future. How do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Pan family members suddenly changed.

Pan Wen and Pan Yun looked at each other with complicated expressions. Pan Yuyin looked at Liu Xunyi, who remained silent, with tears in her eyes, feeling indescribable guilt and anxiety.

The eldest lady, who always followed her husband, suddenly straightened her eyes at this moment, and then begged with tears in her voice: "Master Liu, all the misfortunes that the Pan family has suffered in the past few months are caused by the Xianwang Mansion... Today I dare to ask you, can you do me a favor? Save our Pan family from suffering?"

"Mom?" Pan Yun and Pan Yuyin said in unison, "You can't do this..."

"Master, you can't do that!" Xu Heng said anxiously, "I've heard Ling Qing mention that the martial arts of the Wudao Divine Monk are unfathomable. Even the Seventh Master can hardly gain any advantage from him. If you fight him alone, I'm afraid..."

Liao Chuan interrupted and said, "That's right! Don't be fooled by his monk-like appearance. He is actually a demon who kills without blinking an eye. He never cares about any rules and regulations, and he doesn't have the slightest virtue of being kind. Everyone knows that the four Dharma protectors of Longxiang Mountain have blood on their hands. According to the rules of Longxiang Mountain, the four Dharma protectors can have their current status not because of their martial arts and character, but because of the number of people they kill. Over the years, the number of innocent people who died tragically under Si Wudao's stick is enough to form a small mountain. Therefore, the master must not take any risks!"

"At worst, we can attack them together and fight them to the death." Liao Hai glared at Si Wudao fiercely and said in a fierce voice, "Let Xunzhen's men hold back the other men in black. If the five of us attack together, I don't believe we can't defeat this evil monk!"

Hearing this, Tang Cong straightened his expression and took the lead in expressing his opinion: "I agree with Liao Hai's approach."

"I also agree..."

"I don't agree!"

Suddenly, Liu Xunyi waved his hand and said without question: "Stop arguing. Let's do as the Wudao Divine Monk said. I will fight him alone."

"But……"

“No need to say more!” Liu Xunyi looked at the anxious Xu Heng and said softly, “Brother Xu, if anything happens to me, you will take over my position as the leader of Jingmen.”

"What are you talking about? Am I, Xu Heng, the kind of person who only cares about fame and fortune?"

"Brother Xu, please don't misunderstand me! What I mean is that if anything happens to me, you must protect the Pan family." Liu Xunyi warned, "Mrs. Pan is right. The Pan family has suffered many disasters because of the Xianwang Mansion. We must not sit idly by and do nothing."

After that, Liu Xunyi looked at Xunzhen who was calm and composed, and said with a wry smile: "Miss Xunzhen, I know you are very talented. If something happens to me, I hope you can take care of them for me."

"Don't worry!" Xunzhen didn't feel the slightest bit of sadness about the separation of life and death. Instead, he encouraged her with eyes full of expectation, "If you die, I will definitely collect your body. Don't worry! Don't worry!"

After saying that, Xunzhen gave him a "comforting" smile, which made Liu Xunyi feel at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He couldn't help but think to himself, "After all, she and I have been together day and night for so many days. How could there be such a heartless woman in the world? Really... Alas!"

At this time, the setting sun and the moon rose in the sky, and the world was dark.

He Shan gave an order, and in an instant, hundreds of torches illuminated the open space in the forest as bright as day.

Liu Xunyi gradually calmed down and stared at Si Wudao with a serious look. He pulled the sword out of its sheath with his right hand, and with a slight "clang" sound, the sword's edge flashed, revealing a cold light.

Tonight, Liu Xunyi is going to fight with the famous "Unrighteous Monk" who has a lot of blood on his hands in the martial arts world.

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(End of this chapter)