Chapter 299 Sharing Weal and Woe
In the morning, Luo Qi invited a doctor to treat Tang Ji and Tang Xiu's injuries.

At noon, Luo Tianjin served tea in the main hall to welcome guests.

"Mansion Master Luo is able to generously help us in times of crisis. We are extremely grateful!" In the hall, Tang Ji bowed to Luo Tianjin again and again to express his gratitude.

Luo Tianjin had a faint smile on his lips, and waved his hand, saying, "Since ancient times, there have been many chivalrous men in Shu. I have always admired the heroes of Bashu. Today, I am fortunate to be able to help you two. It is really my blessing. Moreover, Xianwang Mansion and Tang Clan are fellow martial artists. Thanks to the kindness of heroes all over the world, I am fortunate to be listed among the 'Twelve Heroes of the Central Plains Martial Arts' together with the head of Tang Clan. Therefore, we should be more loyal to each other and share weal and woe."

Luo Tianjin's words were neither salty nor bland, neither hot nor cold, which made Tang Ji and Tang Xiu hesitate. The two looked at each other, with an indescribable strange look on their faces.

In fact, given the past relationship between the Tang Clan and the Xianwang Mansion, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu should not have asked Luo Tianjin for help.

But what happened last night made them feel powerless. Not only did they fail to capture Tang Xuan, but they were hunted down by Mongolian masters, and they were seriously injured, forcing them to come to the Xianwang Mansion to temporarily avoid the sharp edge.

After all, in Luoyang, only Luo Tianjin can keep them safe.

What's more, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu were under orders to capture Tang Xuan and report back to save their lives. And this matter could only be accomplished with the help of Luo Tianjin.

Therefore, in today's "visit", Tang Ji and Tang Xiu were asking for a favor, so naturally they could not speak as firmly as Luo Tianjin.

"Ahem..." Tang Ji coughed twice and laughed dryly, "Lord Luo is right. I am just too old-fashioned."

"Once you arrive at the Xianwang Mansion, it will be like being at home. You must not show off." Luo Tianjin said generously and laughed loudly, "All your expenses in Luoyang City will be paid for by me. If you need anything, just tell Luo Qi."

"That's right!" Luo Qi assessed the situation and said with a faint smile, "Just tell me what you two need. I will grant you everything."

"Oops!"

Hearing this, Tang Xiu hurriedly stood up, bowed to Luo Tianjin and Luo Qi, and thanked them repeatedly: "I wouldn't dare! I absolutely wouldn't dare! Everyone knows that there have always been... some small misunderstandings between our Tang Sect and your mansion. Now, we are visiting for the first time, and Lord Luo has not only forgiven the past, but also generously helped us and given us such courtesy. We... are more than flattered. We are simply unworthy of it!"

"Luo has always had a wish, which is to form an eternal alliance with the Tang Clan in Shu." Luo Tianjin pretended to be disappointed and sighed, "It's a pity that fate has played tricks on us, separating the Xianwang Mansion from the heroes of Shu from the north and south, thousands of miles apart. I only regret that pigeons can't deliver messages, and carriages and horses can't get through. I can only miss you day by day, sigh every night, and a hero misses another hero. The depth of this love is much stronger than the most infatuated men and women in the world, and it is much more difficult to endure, alas!"

Although Luo Tianjin's words seemed pretentious and played for show, they still moved Tang Ji and Tang Xiu deeply when spoken on this occasion.

After all, Luo Tianjin was magnanimous and magnanimous enough to save their lives without holding grudges, which was already admirable.

What's more, when you meet someone on a boat that is desperate and help them in times of need, even the most hypocritical "remarks" will appear to be very real.

Tang Ji first exchanged a glance with Tang Xiu, then thought for a moment, then straightened his eyes and said loudly: "Lord Luo is so kind, we will remember this kindness! When we return to Shu, we will convey Lord Luo's wish to the chief steward. I believe that the Tang Sect and the Xianwang Mansion will put aside their prejudices and cultivate harmony together."

Tang Xiu added, "That's right! Since the second day of August, the Central Plains martial arts world has long ceased to be divided into aristocratic families or sects. When the ninth day of September next year, the martial arts world leader is elected, the martial arts heroes will be one family, and the various factions will be as close as brothers. By then, we will share the same hatred and the same fate, and we will protect China and our people."

"Well said!" Luo Hongxuan nodded repeatedly, "If the Tang Sect's chief steward can agree with the two of you, I believe that the Xianwang Mansion and the Shuzhong Tang Sect will be able to turn hostility into friendship and create a good story that will be passed down through the ages."

Luo Hongxuan's words made everyone present smile at each other, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became much more relaxed.

"I heard a rumor that there seemed to be a fight outside the Sixi Inn last night..." Luo Tianjin pretended to be confused and asked curiously, "Is it related to you two?"

Tang Ji's face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "To be honest, what happened last night was indeed related to the two of us."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

Tang Ji gathered his thoughts and then told Luo Tianjin the whole cause and effect of what happened last night.

The reason why Tang Ji told everything was not because he was stupid and reckless, but because he knew that if he wanted King Beixian to help him, he had to treat him with sincerity and never play any tricks in front of Luo Tianjin.

After hearing this, Luo Tianjin pretended to be enlightened and exclaimed: "So that's how it is! I never thought that Tang Xuan and Long Yu would actually come to Luoyang City. And the top master you mentioned was able to break through the Tang Sect's 'Heavenly Dragnet', so he must be no ordinary person."

Seeing Luo Tianjin's hesitation, Luo Hongxuan couldn't help but roll his eyes and asked, "May I ask the two seniors, do you know what the relationship is between the Mongols and Longxiang Mountain? Why did they come to Luoyang City?"

"Snakes and rats are of the same nest, working together for evil." Tang Xiu snorted indignantly, "One is a heretic, the other is a foreign race, it's not surprising that they are in cahoots with each other. As for why they are here? I don't know..."

"Lord Luo," Tang Ji said hesitantly, "Do you know... who that Mongolian master with unfathomable martial arts skills is?"

Luo Tianjin frowned slightly and thought: "That man not only has Long Yu by his side, but he also dares to boss the three leaders of the Huma Gang around. The most important thing is that his martial arts skills are rare in the martial arts world. If I am right, if this person is not a master sent by the Mongolian court, he must be from the Saibei martial arts world. In the Saibei martial arts world, there should be no more than a handful of people with such martial arts skills, and one of them fits your description."

"Who?"

"The Lord of Red Wind Ridge, Yan Wuji."

Luo Tianjin's blunt words shocked Tang Ji and Tang Xiu, who all took a deep breath. As the saying goes, "A man's reputation is like a tree's shadow." The Lord of Chifeng Ridge is the leader of the three religions in the northern part of the Great Wall. He is cunning and has high martial arts skills. His reputation is not only feared in the northern desert, but also spread to the Central Plains and even to Dali.

“If that man is really Yan Wuji, it would be a blessing in disguise for the two of us to escape alive last night.” Tang Xiu muttered to himself with lingering fear, “Fortunately, he didn’t do it himself, but only sent Hu Zhen and the other two to surround and kill him…”

"I'm very curious, what is there in Luoyang City that could attract Yan Wuji to come here in person?" Luo Qi murmured doubtfully.

At this moment, Luo Tianjin's face could not hide the solemn look.

Although he had known for a long time that the Mongols had sneaked into Luoyang City, he had never taken it seriously. Until now, after seeing Tang Ji and Tang Xiu in such a miserable state, he felt more and more that something was not right, and even became a little tricky.

If it were an ordinary day, Luo Tianjin would not be afraid of Yan Wuji at all.

But the current situation is different from the past. The Xianwang Mansion is empty, while Yan Wuji is surrounded by masters such as Long Yu and Hu Zhen, and Tang Xuan and his apprentice are also helping him. If their target is the Xianwang Mansion, even if Luo Tianjin is in charge, they will never dare to underestimate it.

"Lord Luo!"

Just as Luo Tianjin was deep in thought, Tang Ji suddenly made up his mind, cupped his hands and begged, "I am shameless and would like to ask Palace Master Luo for help!"

"Oh?" Luo Tianjin was stunned and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Since we already know where Tang Xuan and the Mongols are hiding, why don't we take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness and strike first to catch them all in one fell swoop!" Tang Ji urged indignantly, "Yan Wuji's sudden appearance in Luoyang City must have bad intentions. In my humble opinion, these Mongols... are most likely coming for Lord Luo. As for Tang Xuan, he is the same as them, and I believe he will also be unfavorable to Lord Luo."

Luo Tianjin's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "According to your words, you shouldn't beg me. Instead, I should be the one begging you to help. After all, the person they want to deal with is Luo."

Although Luo Tianjin's words were joking, there was a hint of displeasure in his tone.

Tang Ji was startled, and suddenly realized that he had said something wrong. He quickly explained: "In fact, why they came here is still unknown. I just said something wrong, I hope Lord Luo will forgive me! What I mean is, please help us capture Tang Xuan and take him back to Shuzhong to be punished."

Hearing this, Luo Tianjin's expression eased a little, and he asked suspiciously, "They have already exposed their whereabouts last night. Will they stay at the Sixi Inn and wait for you to seek revenge today?"

"It's possible!" Tang Xiu frowned and analyzed, "Tang Xuan knows that the Tang Sect and the Xianwang Mansion have always been at odds, so he certainly wouldn't have thought that we would ask Mansion Master Luo for help. So... they may not know that they have exposed themselves."

"This... is unlikely, right?" Luo Hongxuan asked suspiciously, "Whether it's Tang Xuan or Yan Wuji, they are both influential figures in the martial arts world. They are good at all kinds of tricks. How can they be so naive and stupid?"

"So we have to act fast!" Tang Ji continued, "We have to catch them by surprise and attack them when they are unprepared. Only in this way can we wipe them out at the lowest cost!"

"But……"

"Xuan'er!"

Without waiting for Luo Hongxuan to argue again, Luo Tianjin suddenly interrupted and said, "No need to say more! Since the Tang family owner has spoken, no matter whether this matter is true or false, and whether it succeeds or fails, our Xianwang Mansion should go through fire and water, and we have no choice but to do so! If we say more, it will go against the moral code of the martial arts world."

After that, Luo Tianjin promised Tang Ji and Tang Xiu righteously: "Don't worry, I will take care of this matter! Not only will we clean up the Tang Sect in Shu, but we will also eliminate the great threat to the Central Plains martial arts world!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu's faces suddenly lit up, and they hurriedly bowed to Luo Tianjin to express their gratitude.

"However, Tang Xuan is from the Tang Sect after all. Everyone knows that the Tang Sect's hidden weapons are unrivaled in the world. Luo is worried..."

"Lord Luo, don't worry!" Tang Ji promised first, "Once the fight starts, we will hold Tang Xuan and his disciple in check. We will definitely not let him release hidden weapons and hurt the friends in the Xianwang Mansion."

"That's great!" Luo Tianjin's eyes sparkled, and he said quietly, "I'll arrange some people right away to catch them all in one fell swoop." Having said that, he turned his serious gaze to Luo Hongxuan and asked, "Xuan'er, which uncle of yours is in the mansion today?"

"Uncle Deng!"

"Luo Qi, call Deng Quan and Su Tang to the central hall to discuss matters."

Deng Quan, the youngest of the seven heroes in the Xianwang Palace, was in his early thirties, about the same age as Di Mo, and was good at using a pair of mandarin duck copper rings as weapons.

The seven heroes of the Xianwang Mansion are Xie Xuan at the top and Deng Quan at the bottom. Because no one dares to call themselves "big" in front of Luo Tianjin, the ranking is from "Second Master" to "Eighth Master".

Seeing Luo Tianjin act decisively, Tang Ji suddenly felt his blood boiling. Great things were to come. He couldn't help but ask, "Lord Luo, when are you going to take action?"

"As you said, there is no time to waste. Delay will lead to changes." Luo Tianjin said with a calm smile, "I suggest that we start the action at the Sixi Inn tonight at midnight!"

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(End of this chapter)