Entertainment of Spring and Autumn

Chapter 176

"So why does Sect Master Xue think I am here?" Zhang Bailing was talking to Xue Qingqiu on the stage: "I cannot be in Lingzhou for a long time, so I don't have to worry about anything for a while. One day, when I go to another place, all the innovations of City Master Xue, Why can't I use it?"

Xue Qingqiu suddenly realized it and couldn't laugh or cry in his heart. I spent a long time guessing in vain about what kind of dirty trick this guy was thinking. In fact, he had no intention of playing dirty tricks at all, because in Zhang Bailing's eyes, there was essentially no big opposition between the two parties. His intention to restrict Xue Mu was just following orders. When all nine points of the world in Lingzhou participated in this grand event, there was no point in forcing a stalemate.

He is a politician, not a charlatan...

After thinking about this, Xue Qingqiu couldn't help shaking his head and laughing. Zhang Bailing was stunned when he saw the sudden blooming of flowers, and the figure of Qin Wuye subconsciously appeared in his heart. Although they knew they were all witches, Xue Qingqiu was famous for her bloody hand power. When everyone thought of Xue Qingqiu, it was not how beautiful she was, but how strong she was. This was the first time that Zhang Bailing discovered that Xue Qingqiu's beauty was not inferior to Qin Wuye's. In terms of temperament bonus, it was even better. He secretly thought that no wonder Xue Mu was trapped here, working so hard for the Xingyue Sect...

Thinking of this, Zhang Bailing sighed and whispered: "City Master Xue is the most magical person I have ever seen. I don't know how he came up with so many wonderful ideas in his mind. To be honest, Fairy Qin's formal I have collected a copy of the first series, but unfortunately I didn't buy it early enough to get the collector's edition. And "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" is now my daily must-read. The story and emotion in it are really fascinating. People are amazed."

Xue Qingqiu turned around to look for Xue Mu. Xue Mu was talking to An Sifang. It seemed that he was ready for the conference to begin. She felt a bit proud in her heart and responded with a smile: "Xue Mu is a subordinate of Magistrate Zhang. Please take care of him in the future. The collector's edition of the music box will be delivered to the Magistrate's house the next day."

It's also the one who is close to the ink. In the past, Xue Qingqiu didn't know and didn't bother to play this trick, but he also learned it without knowing it.

"Everyone! Please be quiet!" An Sifang's voice came, interrupting the conversation between the two.

Turning around, he saw An Sifang raising his voice and announcing to the whole audience: "The First Lingzhou Martial Arts Conference was jointly organized by the Six Sects of the Imperial Court and the super sect Xingyue Sect, aiming to promote martial arts. Encourage practice. Those who enter the top ten will each have their own rewards. The champion will receive a heaven-level skill provided by Xingyue Sect. You can choose any type! You can also get personal guidance from the most powerful leader Xue in the world! I won’t go into details. Yes, everyone must have seen the flyer."

The scene was filled with applause and cheers, and the crowd was extremely emotional. Xue Mu sighed when he saw it. He originally thought of it in this limelight. Who said that he was not cultivated enough and his shout could not spread throughout the audience? Considering An Sifang's tonnage and size, he deserves the limelight.

"In the first round of the knockout round, in line with the principle of absolute fairness and justice, opponents are decided by drawing lots. All contestants go to the box to my left and touch a piece of paper. One side of the paper has the words A, B, C, D, and E, which correspond to the five major stages, and the other side is the number. A. A pair of A-2, A-3 vs A-4, and so on..."

The contestants came forward in an orderly manner to draw lots, led by the Xingyue Sect girls and the six-door police officers.

"I am Bingsan! Who is Bingsi?"

"Grandpa Ding Si is here! Ding San comes out to die!"

"Ah! Senior brother! I am Jia Qiu and you are Jia Ba. We faced each other in the first round!"

In the midst of the noise, Xue Mu suddenly saw a big man sitting aside silently holding a note. It was Xingtai, the young master of the Tiger Clan. Seeing an acquaintance participating in the competition, Xue Mu walked over and patted him on the shoulder, and asked with a smile: "What is the number?"

"Yi Lei, seventy-four."

"How many people came to Tiger Gate?"

"I'm the only one." Xingtai sighed: "There aren't many people left in the Tiger Gate."

"The debt you owe Pu Xiang hasn't been paid off yet?"

"I can't tell yet. I hope I get a good place in this competition and the prizes can cover my debt."

Xue Mu smiled and said: "Celebrities like Feng Lieyang will not sacrifice their worth by participating in this local-level competition. However, Xingyue Sect's Wuhen Dao Zonghengdao has not sent anyone to participate. Without these people to disrupt the situation, I think Your hopes are high."

Xingtai smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you for your good words."

Xue Mu saw that he was not very interested and looked very sad, so he asked: "We are destined to be together. If you still have any difficulties, please tell me. I will try to help if I can."

Xingtai sighed: "Master has been lying in bed for several years, and Master Niang has been responsible for the sect, but now she can no longer afford it. The Tiger Sect's property has been lost, and the land is gone, so we just guard the ancestral home. This is the reason for this seizure Now that the debt has been paid off with the prize, what will happen in the future? The junior brothers have all run away, and only a few senior brothers who grew up together are still hanging on. I don’t think we can hold on for much longer..."

Xue Mu was silent.

He has never witnessed the situation of a family being wiped out in a battle between rivers and lakes, so he doesn't know what it will feel like yet. On the contrary, he has seen too many situations like this in modern times where the business cannot continue and goes bankrupt, but he did not expect to see it in this kind of world, which is quite sad. Suddenly, he remembered that he had realized that the City Lord's Mansion was lacking a gatekeeper. Wouldn't this person from the Tiger Gate be quite suitable? Thinking of this, he said: "I do have a job here for you at Tiger Gate, but I don't know if you guys will dislike it."

Xingtai's eyes lit up: "There is no right to be dissatisfied. If City Master Xue can point out a clear path, everyone in the Tiger Gate will be grateful!"

Xue Mu did not pretend to be pretentious and said directly: "My city lord's mansion needs guards and someone to do chores. If you are willing to give in, let alone use prizes to pay off the debt, I will help you pay off the debt."

I thought that Xingtai would be disappointed with this kind of business, but unexpectedly he bowed to the ground and said: "The city lord is our benefactor. Even if he doesn't make a living, the Tiger Gate is still willing to guard the gates and households for the city lord, and hold the whip and lead the horse."

Xue Mu nodded. This sect gave him a good feeling. He was an honest man, and his character was much more reliable than that of the Yanyang Sect. We will observe it for a period of time in the future. If it is indeed reliable, maybe we can be entrusted with important tasks.

However, this matter needs to be discussed with Xue Qingqiu. After all, this is an extension of his own power and his personal team, which can easily arouse suspicion. Although Xue Qingqiu would not be suspicious of him, it was necessary to say hello in an aboveboard and aboveboard manner. This is the knowledge of getting along with others, which is reflected in these little things.

Sure enough, when I got to the stage, I mentioned something to Xue Qingqiu. Xue Qingqiu didn't feel dissatisfied, but rather sighed: "Their master wife has shouldered the responsibility of the sect, and I feel the same way. It would be a good thing if you want to help them."

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Xue Mu was startled for a moment after hearing this, and soon found Zhuo Qingqing, who was helping to maintain order on the sidelines with a blue face, and whispered: "Send someone to keep an eye on Pu Xiang, look at this guy Do you just like mature women, or are you particularly interested in women who are top-notch in their profession?"

Zhuo Qingqing looked strange: "You don't think..."

Xue Mu said with a stinky face: "Although there is no evidence, I still feel that this guy is impatient to live."

Zhuo Qingqing smiled and said: "I will let people understand clearly. Young master, there is no need to be so sensitive. That guy is quite honest at the moment."

Xue Mu nodded and returned to the stage. Looking at Zhang Bailing sitting next to Xue Qingqiu, Xue Mu had no sense of respect for his superior, so he took a seat between them and sat down. Xue Qingqiu glanced at him, as if he knew what he was thinking, and there was an interesting smile on his lips. Xue Mu looked at the venue without squinting, pretending not to see it.

At the venue, the first knockout match has begun.

Seeing the ping-pong-pong action on the ring, Xue Mu watched it with interest for a while and thought it was quite fun. He suddenly realized a problem - he had come into contact with too many masters in his daily life, so naturally he felt that he could not beat anyone. But after watching these few competitions, he suddenly felt that he was really not bad, and many people's performances were obviously better. Not as good as myself...

To be honest, all the significance of this Lingzhou Martial Arts Tournament is outside the scope. As long as it is successfully held and concluded smoothly, it will be a huge victory. Xue Mu didn't pay much attention to the outcome of the competition itself. He couldn't understand the subtleties of the competition anyway, so he just watched the excitement. As for whether to dig out good talents through this competition or which new force to target, this is something people like Xue Qingqiu Yingyi should consider.

In other words, his mission was accomplished. I am idle at the moment. It seems that I can do something else, such as... teasing the uninvited county guard next to me?