Chapter 352 Appearances are in harmony but minds are separate
He was dismissed from his post as the governor of Yongyang and returned to sleep in Xunyang Tower.

The cold rain falls on the hanging railings, and the dangerous battlements invade the river flow.

When I hear the geese flying at night, I recall the autumn when we parted.

A full bottle of wine is enough to calm all my worries.

On the banks of the Xunyang River, a disturbance was averted thanks to the timely arrival of Deng Changchuan.

Before I knew it, the crows had set in the west and the rabbits had risen in the east. Tonight, the moon is bright and the wind is clear, the sky is clear, the sky is high and the land is vast. It can be said that there are mountains and waters, flowers and moons, feelings and scenery, poems and wines. It can be said that "Spring River, Flowers and Moon, Meet Xunyang".

Under the starry sky and the moon, Deng Changchuan, in the name of the Wise King of the North, held a grand banquet in Xunyang Tower in Jiangzhou to entertain Yin Baimei, Yin Hefeng, Leng Kongyang and hundreds of Kunlun sect disciples.

Deng Changchuan booked almost the entire Xunyang Tower, including three floors upstairs and downstairs, where incense was burned and dishes were arranged, and there were jade and gold dishes on every table. There were delicacies from land and sea, and delicious food and wine everywhere.

The lights in Xunyang Tower were bright as day. Everywhere one could see Kunlun Sect disciples having fun, and everywhere one could hear the noise of toasting each other. It was a luxurious and lively place incomparable.

Deng Changchuan spent a fortune, and wished he could buy all the natural treasures in half of Jiangzhou and give them to the Kunlun Sect. Everything he did was not extravagant and extravagant, but he followed Luo Tianjin's orders and did his best to "make up" for the Kunlun Sect and thank Yin Baimei for his "great understanding of justice".

After all, Yin Baimei didn't pursue the matter of stealing the master from Jueqing Valley for the sake of Luo Tianjin's face. The sword has two edges. In addition to the fact that Luo Tianjin owed Yin Baimei a huge favor, Yin Baimei naturally had a little dissatisfaction with Luo Tianjin.

The martial arts conference is about to be held. Although Luo Tianjin intends to protect Jueqing Valley, he will never turn against Kunlun Sect.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the rift between the two families, Luo Tianjin secretly ordered Deng Changchuan in advance, telling him to do his utmost to win over the Kunlun Sect after the success, and to nip any dissatisfaction in Yin Baimei's heart in the bud as soon as possible, so as to avoid a rift between the two families and cause a disaster.

In order to achieve his goal, Luo Tianjin did not hesitate to give Deng Changchuan 100,000 gold coins, allowing him to assess the situation and act accordingly. It was precisely because of Luo Tianjin's full support behind him that Deng Changchuan dared to be so heroic today.

In Luo Tianjin's heart, the relationship between Kunlun Sect and Prince Xian's Mansion is far more important than material possessions.

After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, the Kunlun disciples had enough food and drink, and were also given many treasures as gifts. They were all very satisfied and happy.

Facing Deng Changchuan's endless flattery, even though Yin Baimei was unhappy in his heart, he still pretended to be pleased on the surface. The saying 'don't hit a smiling person' is exactly this truth.

"Come! I, Deng, would like to offer another toast to Master Yin. Thank you for your wisdom and magnanimity." Deng Changchuan, who was already a little drunk, toasted Yin Baimei again.

"I am old and cannot hold my liquor. I usually feel dizzy after three cups. I have already drunk more than ten cups tonight. If I drink more, I am afraid I will really forget myself. Haha..." Yin Baimei waved his hand and laughed, "The Northern Sage King not only saved Jueqing Valley from the dire situation, but also held a grand banquet to entertain us. I am flattered, but also a little confused. I hope Master Fifth Deng can give me some advice."

"Master Yin, please speak. I will tell you everything I know."

"Tonight's banquet... is it hosted by the Xianwang Mansion? Or is it hosted by Jueqing Valley?" Yin Baimei pondered.

"What difference does it make who hosts the party?" Ling Qing asked puzzledly.

"There is a world of difference." Yin Hefeng answered for Yin Baimei, "If this banquet was hosted by the Northern Sage King, we would naturally eat meat with big mouthfuls, drink wine with big bowls, and be happy and carefree. If it was hosted by Jueqing Valley, the meaning would be completely different."

"What is the difference?"

"Although we have temporarily given in to Jueqing Valley, it does not mean that Kunlun Sect will forgive the matter of 'stealing skills'." Yin Hefeng said with a smile, "Therefore, the banquet held by Jueqing Valley is either a 'Hongmen Banquet' or a 'peace wine'. If it is a Hongmen Banquet, we will naturally be careful and cautious. If it is a peace wine... Hehe, forgive me for being so bold, but there is no possibility of peace in the matter of stealing skills."

"As the saying goes, one should be grateful to those who have eaten one's food and be soft-handed to those who have received one's favor. It is better to ask about some things clearly, so as not to be kept in the dark." Leng Kongyang's face was gloomy and his words were full of sarcasm.

"Ha ha……"

Hearing this, Deng Changchuan suddenly laughed out loud and consoled them, "You are all too worried! This banquet is just a token of my master's appreciation for all the friends of Kunlun Sect. I have no other intentions."

"No problem!" Yin Hefeng said with a smile, "If the Northern Wise King asks, how dare we not agree? Looking at the current martial arts world, how many people are willing to make things difficult for the Northern Wise King? And how many people dare to make things difficult for the Northern Wise King?" "Second Elder, you are too kind. On behalf of the Palace Master, Deng would like to offer a toast to you." Deng Changchuan pretended to be confused, with an honest look that did not reveal any hidden meaning, and raised his glass to Yin Hefeng.

"It is rumored that the wine of Xunyang Tower is the best wine in the world." Ling Qing said, "Tonight, Fifth Master Deng has bought out all the wine stored in Xunyang Tower for several years, so Sect Leader Yin and the two elders must drink a few more cups and do not let down the kindness of King Beixian and Fifth Master Deng."

"Since Master Fifth Deng's hospitality is hard to refuse, I will drink another cup with you."

After all, Yin Baimei is the leader of Kunlun Sect. No matter how dissatisfied he is with Luo Tianjin's meddling, he still has to maintain his proper dignity and will never act rashly.

"I wonder what Master Yin's next plan is?" After drinking a glass of wine, Deng Changchuan changed the subject and asked with a smile, "In my opinion, Master Yin has finally come to the Central Plains, so there is no need to rush back to Kunlun Mountain. Why don't you follow me to Luoyang to have a chat with the Northern Sage King?"

"That's right." Ling Qing agreed, "Since we parted in Hexi last year, Master Yin and our Lord haven't seen each other for many days. Before coming here, the Lord talked to us and said that he missed you very much. Haha... No matter how good Jiangzhou is, it is not our territory after all. Master Yin might as well come back to Luoyang City with us so that we can show our hospitality."

Yin Baimei smiled and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but the matter of Jueqing Valley stealing my skills has not been resolved yet. As the head of a sect, how can I just walk away? Unless..." At this point, Yin Baimei suddenly changed the subject and said meaningfully, "Unless the Northern Sage King can give me an explanation immediately and let me end my relationship with Jueqing Valley as soon as possible."

"This……"

Deng Changchuan and Ling Qing were speechless after being outmaneuvered by Yin Baimei. After all, Kunlun Sect had already made a concession today, and forcing Yin Baimei to leave Jiangzhou would not only be inhumane, but would even backfire.

"Haha..." Seeing the two people's embarrassed faces, Yin Baimei couldn't help but laugh heartily and waved his hand, "It's just a joke, you two don't have to take it seriously. I believe in you, and I believe in Palace Master Luo even more. I promised three months, and I will wait patiently for three months, and I will never break my promise."

"That's it! That's it!" Deng Changchuan and Ling Qing didn't know what to say and could only nod and smile.

"Most of the eight sect masters of Suwen Xianwang Mansion are young talents and rising stars." Yin Hefeng interrupted, "I am fortunate to meet Sect Master Ling today. He is indeed dignified and has an extraordinary appearance. I believe that in the near future, Sect Master Ling will become a pillar of Xianwang Mansion."

"Thanks to Elder Yin for your praise. Actually, among the eight sect masters of Xianwang Mansion, I am the most dull." Ling Qing said modestly, "Just talking about the lower three sects, the last sect master of Death Sect, Chen Yong, was my predecessor. The current sect master, Xu Heng, has been in the mansion for many years and has made great contributions to the Northern Xianwang. He has suffered countless battle injuries and is far beyond my reach. As for the sect master of Jing Sect, Liu Xunyi, he is a genius and a great hero. Although he has been in the mansion for a short time, he is brave and resourceful, with extraordinary courage and insight, and is highly valued by the mansion master. His martial arts are the best among the eight sect masters, and are even not inferior to the three fan masters. Compared with them, Ling is really mediocre and pales in comparison."

"Master Ling, there is no need to be modest. The fact that you have become the master of a sect at such a young age is enough to prove that you are extremely talented and are definitely not a mediocre person." Yin Hefeng said with a smile, "Everyone knows that although the eight sects of the Xianwang Mansion are divided into upper, middle and lower sects, the most powerful ones are the lower three sects. Therefore, the selection of the masters of the lower three sects is directly related to the status and deterrence of the Xianwang Mansion in the martial arts world, and is of utmost importance. Master Ling is the master of the wounded sect, which shows how important your position is in the heart of the Northern Xianwang."

"I just heard you mention Liu Xunyi. This boy has become quite famous in the martial arts world recently." Yin Baimei said, "I still remember clearly what he did in the Qin Mansion in Hexi on the second day of August last year. The Northern Sage King is so lucky. Not only does he have the careful assistance of the seven heroes who are feared by the world, but he also has young talents like Master Ling and Liu Xunyi as his left and right arms. He is really envied by others. On the other hand, I can only sigh and feel sorry for myself, haha..."

"Ah! Everyone knows that Kunlun sect is full of hidden talents and is full of talented people, which makes us very envious. Compared with your sect, Liu Xunyi, Ling Qing and the like are really insignificant and not worth mentioning." Deng Changchuan was humble and raised his glass again to drink it all.

Yin Hefeng smiled calmly, then rolled his eyes and asked, "I wonder what Master Fifth Deng is going to do next? Will he return to Luoyang, or continue to stay in Jiangzhou?"

Yin Hefeng's words were full of hidden meanings, and Deng Changchuan naturally understood them. He smiled calmly and said, "The matter in Jiangzhou has been resolved. I will rush back to Luoyang tomorrow to report."

"Oh?" Leng Kongyang asked sarcastically, "Master Deng Wu is going back just like that? Aren't you afraid that we will attack Jueqing Valley after you leave?"

"Master Yin's words are as good as gold. Who in the martial arts world doesn't know that?" Deng Changchuan's expression froze, and then he slowly put down the cup and chopsticks in his hands, staring at Leng Kongyang without blinking, and replied with a fake smile, "He said that he won't cause trouble for Jueqing Valley within three months, and he definitely won't. What? Does Elder Leng think that Master Yin will just keep his promises and enrich himself?"

"you……"

"Master Yin will not make promises lightly, but I am afraid that the Northern Sage King will go back on his word and break his promise."

As soon as Deng Changchuan finished speaking, a slightly sarcastic laugh suddenly came from downstairs. This made Deng Changchuan's face change suddenly. Ling Qing and others stood up instantly, glaring at the stairs.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, an elegant man in a moon-white brocade robe, accompanied by seven or eight followers, slowly walked up the stairs. He ignored the tense atmosphere in front of him, and walked towards Yin Baimei and Deng Changchuan leisurely, with a smile on his face.

"Jin...Jin Fuyu?"

……

(End of this chapter)