Chapter 3 The third round of smog and sand, monkeys humiliated

Although Xia Sanhei sat down with a grinning laugh, his laughter was shrill and trembling, calm on the surface, but full of grief and indignation in his heart.Seeing this, everyone couldn't think of anything to say.Facing each other with sad faces, after a while of silence, San Hei's complexion suddenly changed, returning to the original state, talking casually, as if nothing had happened.Everyone always felt uncomfortable and reluctantly responded casually.After talking for a few words, a shopkeeper suddenly rushed in and reported to Sanhei: "It is suitable to receive the news of the sheep raft. The chief leader's house is on fire, and a sheepskin raft at the ferry has been stolen. The Wu leader's house is also on fire. No one has escaped." When he was still talking, Sanhei smiled and said: "I already know about this, let him go. From tomorrow onwards, I will live here." While talking, another confidant shop The guy ran in quickly, panting and said: "Master Chang Patriarch has arrived, and two friends are here with him."

Wu Yong saw that the visitor was running around in a panic, and he suspected that something bad happened, his heart was beating wildly with fright.Grief and indignation, loss of ambition and shortness of breath, only this glimmer of hope, when the person he was looking forward to came overnight, he couldn't help being overjoyed, he even forgot all of Sanhei present, and asked, "Where is the person?" Get up and run outside.Before he ran out of the house, Chi Sanhei stopped him and shouted: "He hasn't finished talking, what are you so busy?" Then he asked the person who came: "The little Osprey Cai Quan and Tie Slap Niu Si haven't come back yet? Often Patriarch and those two friends, come to our store now, or go to Beihao?"

Hearing this, Wu Yong remembered that when Cai and Niu went to invite Chang Mingyuan, the three blacks had ordered them to ride fast horses and divide into two roads. The leather sheep raft came, one was to be quick, and the other was to guard against being alone on the way and being plotted by the enemy. Since Chang Mingyuan arrived before dawn, it can be seen that at least one of them has always arrived at Jintian Temple.Now there are many merchants living in No. 2 and Nanbei. Sanhei only tries his best to deal with people, but he never wants to publicize it when there is no catastrophic defeat and it is out of control.Both of them are buddies, so they don't know each other.Chang Mingyuan is also Sanhei Zun's and close master's backer, so there is no need to shy away from politeness.Even if they have friends, they are not outsiders.It is said that if two people came together, they would not enter beyond the wall, and they should be led until they enter inside. Why should they be notified?It was strange that the visitor didn't mention that Cai and Niu were accompanying them.

The visitor was originally waiting in the Beihao shop, knowing that the situation was extremely critical that night, the enemy was fierce, and only Chang Mingyuan was the savior, so he rushed to report the news when he saw him.I was a little flustered and short of breath, and before I finished speaking, I saw Sanhei's full face, fierce eyes, shouted angrily, blocked Wu Yong, and under the power, he became more and more angry when he didn't speak speculatively. Can't answer. It's still the three blacks who are thick and thin. Seeing Cai and Niu's future, it was the Beihao disciple party's notification, and they knew it was wrong for no reason.The visitor was stuttering, knowing that he was afraid of himself and he had scruples about what to say, so he hurriedly said, "Just talk, it has nothing to do with you!" Lay friends with a foreign accent went to the store, but the two chiefs, Cai and Niu, did not come with them. When they arrived and asked about Ma Zhen's residence, they each took out a name card and asked a brother to deliver it on his behalf, saying that it was a visit. Three The shopkeeper Hu Yu asked the three of them to enter the secret room to wash and rest for a while, and replied that there was no need. Later, he leaned closer to him, and just said that the head of the village and the head of Wu are now in Nanhao, waiting for the patriarch to drive him. Chang Patriarch replied that he knew and would With a wave of his hand, Hu Yu had no choice but to back off. I was afraid that the village owner and leader Wu would be in suspense, so I rushed to report. Now there are signal lights along the river bank. There was a signal, and before anyone arrived, both the North and the South had to believe it. There was no news beforehand. The wind and sand were very strong tonight, and the three of them were covered with sand. When they first entered the door, the young one almost turned into a yellow man. Afterwards, I just dust off myself, and I will come from the provincial capital early by looking at my air."

Sanhei knew that Chang Mingyuan was arrogant and conceited. He sent someone to invite him, but he didn't see him once. He went to visit the enemy first. No matter what his intentions were, even if he was a courteous soldier, the enemy was powerful and hard to provoke, and the skills of both sides were comparable. A few percent can be seen.I was humiliated by tea poisoning and my whole family died tragically. I really hoped that he would come to take revenge on my behalf. I never expected such a move. It was like pouring a bucket of cold water on the top, from the seams to the soles of the feet.Furious, he couldn't help but backed up and fell on the seat, his hands and feet were cold, his whole body trembled, and he couldn't say a word anymore.

Wu Yong heard the news, he also felt that when the evil way came, he handed the handbook to the enemy first, obviously he was timid and wanted to retreat, but he didn't know that since he knew that he was not an opponent, he could avoid it beforehand, so how could he do this embarrassing act again?Very puzzled, seeing that the visitor was still waiting in front of Li Sanhei for orders, Fang wanted to send him to Beidian to visit.Suddenly hearing someone falling outside the window, the bird was frightened, his heart jumped, and the three of them rushed in following the opening of the door curtain.

Everyone in the room took a closer look, and found that one was Sanhei's good friend, senior brother Fuya martial artist He Tiansheng.One is a dwarf born with cat head and yellow hair, pointed mouth and gills, hooked nose and flaming eyes, and bulging veins on his forehead, all wearing night clothes.The other one was Cai Quan, a little osprey who was ordered to send rescuers to the provincial capital. His whole body was wet and his left forehead was wounded with a hidden weapon.Cover it with your hands first, and then put it down when you enter the house, so your face is covered with dust, and the wound on the forehead is as big as a palm, and it turns grayish white. When you enter the door, you collapse on the chair, very embarrassed, looking like you have been injured and then thrown into the water .Fortunately, the hidden weapon was brushed against the corner of the forehead, only a small piece of flesh was shoveled off, the forehead bone was not broken much, so he escaped alive, because he was frozen in the water, lost a lot of blood, and his face turned blue.Although He Tiansheng and the dwarf didn't have any signs of fighting with others, but their heads and bodies were full of sand, and He Tiansheng's mouth was full of dirt, even coughing and choking. Cai Quanyuan was brought in by the two of them.When He Tiansheng saw the crowd, he didn't even bother to say anything, just nodded his head, and hurriedly called for washing water, spit all over his mouth, retched, picked up a cloth duster, and dusted the dwarf and himself.

Sanhei wanted to pretend to be a bachelor, and he didn't want to use his official power, so he only invited one person from the evil way, but he didn't invite him. Seeing that he suddenly came one after another with the evil way, and even made a friend with him, it was expected that he was deceived by the evil way .Opponents like tonight, although the power of the government is useless, seem to come here uninvited, and they always have some plans.The ashes in my heart couldn't help being kindled again, I hurriedly rushed forward to salute with Wu Yong, urged to prepare tea, wine and rice, and made a lot of trouble.Unexpectedly, when He Tiansheng and the dwarf were about to arrive at the store, they were also cannibals plotting against each other, got their mouths full of sand and dirty things, and were eager to wash up.The sight of the two of them made them flustered, He Tiansheng was so anxious that he shook his hands with a mouth full of sand, and even washed several times, only to answer when he felt that there was no smell in his mouth, and introduced to the dwarf: "This It's Master's friend, who was the ruler of Hedong back then, known as Tian Xing, Feng Huo God Monkey Feng Qi Wangfeng old senior."

People Xia and Wu have heard about Feng Qiwang for a long time, they know that he specializes in pointing people's death points, and created the three methods of "Fenghuomen Rolling Brocade" and fist crutches, and he is notoriously ruthless.He was willing to be an uninvited guest to help in adversity, not only hoped for revenge, but also had a bright face, he couldn't help but be surprised, and he bowed his head when he panicked. When Feng Qiwang arrived, even though he caught the enemy's plot by surprise, after all his kung fu was ready and he was ruthless and prey, even though the sand and soil were blown by the wind, he still felt something was wrong, so he paid attention to it, only his head Slightly stains the face at one time.It's not like He Tiansheng, who thought it was Tianfeng at the beginning, and then opened his mouth to shout after he felt something was wrong, making a noise full of sand, but he was much calmer.As soon as he entered the door, he saw the three injured people moaning in pain on the side couch, one of their ears was cut off, and their hands and feet did not move. Said: "Why do you have to be polite? Revenge is not today. Even if you don't report it, I will report it too. These three brothers were acupointed by Lao Ma's men, right? Let me try it first and see if I can be saved." Can't turn."

Sanhei was overjoyed when he heard the words, and hurriedly answered: "It's just being plotted against, so I'd better ask the old man to save me." Feng Qiwang followed him to the bed, looked carefully, frowned and said: "Accordingly, they are hypocritical As a rule, those who play small balls stay behind in acupuncture points, so as not to kill them. It is easy to save them, but it will take a long time. If you don’t prepare first, the three of them will be crippled. Quickly prepare vinegar and charcoal, and I will bring There is some medicine. Although people are not disabled, if you want to fight with people, you are not allowed to do it."

Xia and Wu must have some hope when they see such famous people come to help out.If there is no certainty, no one is willing to destroy the fame of the first life for no reason. Therefore, thinking of worshiping Ma Zhen in the evil way seems to have some deep meaning, and it does not necessarily mean that he is willing to be at a disadvantage.At that time, I was just happy, but I didn't hear the first two sentences clearly. I urged people to prepare a vinegar basin and charcoal, and at the same time invited the guests to sit down. Sanhei first smiled and said: "The younger generation is not talented. He was bullied by the old thief Ma, and he killed me and Brother Wu's family. He wanted to fight the enemy desperately, but he was no match. He had no choice but to send someone to invite Master Chang Zhenren. It is suitable for others to report. , Grandfather Chang drove to the town, first went to North Store to meet his enemy, but he couldn't figure out what his intention was. Unexpectedly, Brother He accompanied the old man to drive here. I used to hear my master talk about the old man's name like thunder. Everyone Come with my master, I have a bloody vengeance, and I have succeeded in repaying it, so I have nothing to say." Although Feng Qiwang is dangerous and vicious, he is extremely flattering, and San Hei's flattery, on the contrary, kept his mouth shut, ashamed to speak out.He Tiansheng was always proud and arrogant, even if he was frustrated, he would feel ashamed to say it. As soon as the two of them pondered, the shopkeeper had already brought the vinegar, charcoal and other things.Feng Qiwang took the opportunity to reply: "Don't be too busy, I will talk to you in detail after I finish saving people. Master Ling will also arrive with Patriarch Ling in a while." When San Hei heard it, the evil master, Immortal Eagle Claw, Heavenly King Zhijin also came with him.I have heard for a long time that this old man possesses amazing qigong, he is invulnerable to knives and arrows, his hands are as sharp as steel claws, he can scratch and injure people's vital organs within thirty steps, he has enjoyed a long reputation in the northwestern provinces.A hundred years ago, he washed his hands and went to the mountains more than ten years ago. He lived in seclusion in Bosuoling, South Road, Tianshan Mountain, Xinjiang. He had already declared that he would no longer hear about the world.I heard that there is another young man, who must be a well-known person of the same generation as Master.It must be because the enemy has acted too viciously, killing two whole families for one servant, Tianwang Huihui should be punished, otherwise these people would not be able to invite them, how could it be so clever?Can't help being surprised again, Fang wants to speak. Feng Qiwang had already taken out the Tibetan medicine from his side, walked to the bed of the three injured people, mixed the medicinal water first, fed Wu, Wu and Yu each a bowl, checked it carefully again, and said in surprise: "Although this guy did not hit the death spot, he hit it so hard, it was only a short breath away from hitting the death spot. He clearly intended to make people suffer more crimes when they were dying. Is there any revenge for killing a father that is worthy of such viciousness? Come a little late, how can there be a way out? Just like this, you have to go through a lot of suffering to save yourself. According to this abominable behavior, it’s not like the old man Ma’s door. The one who just rode the wind and scattered the sand must be the same day as a donkey , sooner or later I will meet Lao Feng, let him benefit from it!" Then he rubbed the heart of the wounded person with his hand. The three of them were already in pain since they were knocked down, but after this rubbing and pressing, they felt that the bone pain and marrow swelled at the pressure point, and the force was about to collapse, and the suffering they suffered was a hundredfold.Wu Ru himself is usually considered a well-known member of the Three Blacks, but in front of outsiders, he had to grit his teeth and endure the pain until beads of sweat rolled off his head, so he could endure the pain.Feng Qiwang kneaded and pressed one by one, then suddenly lifted Wu Changsheng's feet and threw them to the side, then jumped up and flew to the table, shaking the wounded person in his hand all the way, and slammed his palms open Hit the hole.Wu Changsheng was shaking and shaking after eating him, dizzy and dizzy, his bones were about to disperse, the pain was piercing to the bone, it was really unbearable, but he couldn't make a sound, just wishing to die, suddenly felt a heavy weight on his back, and his heart shuddered Shocked, his eyes went dark, and he held his breath at that time.Feng Qiwang didn't neglect him, he helped him up, he went back to the original couch and laid it down, and then he followed Yu and Gao to do the same thing.After he was completely breathless and passed out, he took out some medicinal powder from his side and blew it into the nostrils of each of the three, then picked up the red-hot coal with iron tongs and threw it into the vinegar basin, hissing and screaming. Room vinegar is pungent.Wu, Wu, and Yu also roared back to life. Except for the aches and pains all over their bodies due to long-term acupuncture, they all recovered. Sanhei knows that this kind of acupressure method is the most tricky, even if he knows the acupoints, he still needs to be rescued by an expert with both internal and external skills. , can avoid a lot of pain, and can not use force for life.Seeing that Feng Qiwang was rescued so quickly and so well, his reputation was indeed well-deserved, he hurriedly led the crowd to come forward to thank him, they were full of praise.Wu, Yu and Wu couldn't help yelling at their enemies for a while, Feng Qiwang just kept silent. Sanhei still thinks that there is hope for revenge, so he urges to set up the food and drink to welcome the wind, please seal it.The two of them sat up, led the crowd to sit with them, poured wine, and were about to ask for details.Feng Qiwang saw that the evil Taoist Chang Mingyuan and the others hadn't arrived at the store yet, he was worried, he was frustrated and shameless all his life, and he really didn't want to say it, so he drank a big glass of wine, smiled bitterly at Sanhei and said, "Xia Village owner, don't think that Ling Shi and us are here to vent our anger, but tonight the matter has become a big mess, it's not what it was at that time. Ling Shi and Old Heavenly King Ying and the enemy only talked a few words, and it is reasonable for both parties tonight What did you do, why did you go so long? I am very puzzled. Maybe Ying Tianwang was very aggressive. He received a few words from his opponent in Beidian, but he didn’t attack at that time. He consciously shamed him and refused to come here. I think the teacher has already made up his mind to explain what he said. No matter how unreasonable the opponent is, he will not rely on the strong to bully others before signing the contract. They will get up tomorrow at the latest, and they may leave at this time by chance. Everyone Take care of yourself, when I go to the North Store, I have to find out who the rat who was haunting the ghost just now is a very important matter." After Sanhei heard the words, he realized that tonight Master only made an agreement with others, and his demeanor was still low. Thinking of the horrific death of the whole family, I felt sour in my heart, and I felt a chill go straight down my back, feeling unspeakably sad.Seeing that Feng Qiwang had already held down the jug that Wu Yong was holding and wanted to leave his seat, he hurriedly stopped him and said: "My master has no reason not to come, why should the old man go in person? I will order my subordinates to visit." Feng Qiwang said: "Although the old horse is rampant, it will not be driven to extinction. According to the comparison tonight, the few puppies he brought are extremely hateful, and they can do anything. Your people had better not wander around, and being plotted against by others like Chief Cai, why bother? I asked myself that I couldn’t beat the old horse, but the puppies couldn’t do anything about it, so it’s better for me to go You must ask about the embarrassing things, He and Cai know everything about them, just ask them, I will reply in a moment. I hate falsehoods the most, and it is much happier to let myself go." get up. Xia, Wu and others endured their grief, and rushed them out to have a look. Feng Qiwang arrived in the courtyard, he jumped onto the room lightly, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.Sanhei thought: "This man is quick and agile, and he is not inferior to the master. The Immortal Eagle Claw Tianwang Zhijin's martial arts are even more unsurpassed, stronger than him and the master, so why is he not the enemy of Ma Zhen? There must be another strong opponent on the opponent's side." "The more I think about it, the more I feel that the road ahead will be thorny, and the days ahead will be even more difficult. Filled with resentment, I led the crowd back to the room, and poured wine for He Tiansheng again, and asked about it. He Tiansheng has already heard that Xia and Wu's relatives have bad news, and seeing that although Sanhei forced a smile on his face, the pain was as deep as the wound, his heart was like a knife, and his words and expressions still showed, so he felt uncomfortable for him.Hearing the words, he replied: "It's Master's birthday in Japan. Master, for some reason, has been in a bad mood recently. Because of my Shaodong's young and happy event, I believe that I will celebrate my birthday. I am afraid that it will be spread, and I have never mentioned it to anyone, except Master. An old friend and a colleague from far away, now only Wei Jin, Zhang Ziliang, and I know about it. I will not post this year because it is Master’s Pentecostal birthday. The younger generation of friends from far and near will remember it and will come here Congratulations. Master is not determined not to make any publicity, so it should be possible to have a banquet with all the people in the audience and friends who came from afar to celebrate with the brothers. It should be possible to gather for a few days. A common girl is a concubine, and she is in the heat of the day. She returns to the inner courtyard in the evening and doesn’t come out anymore. Compared with the past, she is more leisurely. I took advantage of the time to go to the temple. I intended to discuss with the brothers Wei and Zhang how to do this birthday. After the agreement I’ll let you know again. I’ll let you know. In just one day, a lot of visitors from afar have come to pay homage to Master’s birthday. Among them are some of the best friends in times of need in Master’s life. One is Master’s Immortal Eagle Claw Tianwang Zhijin's nephew Xiao Tianwang Zhicheng, one is the one who goes first. When I went, I saw all the more than 20 people, old and young, two generations away, talking and laughing in the Dan room, all of them were in high spirits, and wanted to set up a lively scene for a few days. But the master was not in the room, so he asked Junior Brother Wei, saying that he was in the rear hall, where he was meeting distant guests with Little Heavenly King Zhi and Senior Feng. I knew that Master would not avoid me, and I admired the prestige of Little Heavenly King, and I wanted to see him very much. , deliberately walked back to the door of the hall. The master was seeing a guest out, and his face was rather ugly. Seeing that I called him, he ordered to greet the visitor. Only then did he know that the guest was also a famous person, a good friend of the master, surnamed Li and named Fan, nickname A bald wolf with four eyes. After seeing off the guests with Master, I went back to the back hall to pay respects to Ying and Feng Erlao. After that, Master told me that this birthday will never be wasted. Drink, you are not allowed to say a word to Fuya. Gradually, it is said that someone is going to fight against the master. From the tone of the three people, the opponent seems to be a strong enemy, so Li Baldzi came here to report the letter. Zhi Xiaotian also knew the opponent, intending to win Master has agreed to reconciliation. Senior Feng said: "That guy has a bad temper, and his accomplices are all hateful. As usual, he will kill them all. As long as he does the right thing, he can't do it anyway. He only makes things difficult for people like us. No matter how we let him He is also useless. Don't see that you have met them. They have never committed any crimes and have the prestige of the old heavenly king. If this is the case, you will be spared if you go. When he answers, he will call you I can't breathe. Instead of being ashamed and afraid of him in vain, and things still can't happen, it's better to invite experts in my generation to fight with him on a date and place. Even if you lose, you'll be a bachelor, let alone not necessarily. I'm a straight-hearted person , the words can’t be saved, if Brother Zhi feels that the friendship between the two sides is equal, you can just sit and watch the success or failure, neither side will take sides, and you won’t hurt at all, otherwise please help each other, and it will also show the friendship for many years and the loyalty of a friend.' Feng old senior knew He made friends with his master, and purposely used words to backlash, so angry that Little Heavenly King Zhi blushed, and said with a sneer: "Xiao Feng, do you think my surname Zhi is afraid of others? But I have lived a few years longer than your brother and have seen a little more." Some, I know that it's better to settle enemies than to end them. To be honest, Second Brother Chang and you all have some grievances, so I sold my face to resolve it for both parties. It's not good at all.Also avoid the present and prepare for it.Although I can't decide whether people will reward me or not, if I want to hold this side down and plead for mercy and apology to others, don't say that Second Brother Chang and you all can no longer run in the rivers and lakes, so how can I have face to face others? ?You and I have the same temperament as Second Brother Chang, wishing we could kill all those enemies to satisfy our wishes, it is as if this is impossible.You don't have to provoke me with words, with the friendship between Chang Erdi and I, there is no excuse.You are all unwilling to be kind, and I will never grow others' ambitions.Since I have no certainty of winning, I will always accompany me on the stage and sell my old life.These people are really unaggressive, and they must try to make up their minds before greeting them, and don't step forward rashly, misleading themselves and others. Seeing that the little heavenly king was angry, the old senior Feng wiped mud again to make amends, and said: "I have believed it a long time ago, and I have a plan in mind."Before he could tell his second brother Chang, Baldy Li acted like Zhang Zhizhi and rushed to report.I really don't mean to anger you, I also know that this group of donkeys learned that the second elder brother Chang made an idea on behalf of the government, went to the secret memorial, set up a trap, went on the road to spy, and secretly sent capable disciples to help the officials to make things difficult for them.In fact, when we captured their henchmen, we immediately killed them on the spot. We only took the tokens back, attached the secret note, and did not go through the officials. Xiaolou, there is nothing but a number plate for each.Fufutai negotiated secretly with the garrison general several times, because it cost a lot of money to kill only two people, and there was no document to prove the letter. Just relying on the bamboo block with the same two sides as a child's plaything, it may be reprimanded in the report, and it has not yet been resolved.For some reason, the donkeys would find out the details. No one could get another one, but they hated us to the bone, determined to seek revenge, and refused to give up no matter what.I heard that people have been dispatched, and they will definitely come to the door to say hello within three or two days and ask for the date and place.Big brother thinks that we can reconcile if we just undo the past and stop embarrassing him.I know that this is absolutely impossible, so I will say that.You are my big brother, why don't you blame me for saying the wrong thing?There is a saying that soldiers come to block us, and water comes to cover us with earth. It really doesn't work, so that uncle, the old heavenly king, can still ignore us?A few days ago, I sent four special personnel to invite Teng, Xue, Wang, and Wu.Years of fire and water, it's a good idea to take this opportunity to fight each other, so as to save each other from being uncomfortable. 'It was only then that I realized that the matter started from what Master told you about the previous three months.I also know a few of my opponents, the third child wants to keep these words a secret, even though the visitors are all close people, except that I was the one who led the informant back then, and it is related to this, no one has been informed for the time being.After dinner, everyone went to the main hall to gamble, and some of them hid the little heavenly king's knowledge and got a few singers from the back door to the basement to have fun.The old three called me to the secret room for discussion.Just as he was talking, the gatekeeper Taoist brought in the four Niu brothers. Their heads and faces were bruised, they were hit on the Ya acupuncture point, and their left ears were also cut off.The inquisitor said to listen to the sound of knocking on the door first, and when he opened the door, the fourth brother Niu had fallen across the side of the door. He saw an acquaintance, and carried him in. Looking at his air, he was running away with all his might when he was eating someone's acupuncture points. He fell on the door and injured his internal organs.Both Zhi and Feng are experts, and they rescued them as soon as they were busy. Although a person has to wake up, it will take at least half a year to recover.After waking up, I asked him, saying that I was ordered by you to come here for help, and the city gate was closed at that time. As soon as I went to the city, I met a little man wearing a human skin mask and dressed in black, who came from behind and said with a smile: "You If you go to Jintian Temple to ask the demon for help, someone with the surname Cai is enough.Doesn’t San Puritanism pay attention to vegetarianism? Why do you need cows?You're a dirty fellow, and you're a little bit taboo, obediently give me a cow's ear as a gift from me to a friend, and crawl back by yourself, which will save you a lot of worry. 'Please think about how the four Niu brothers are willing to eat this set?When I first came up, I suspected that it was an old horse, so I didn’t dare to move. After checking, the puppy has a southern accent. It sounds very young, smells of alcohol, walks crookedly, and the tongue is short when talking. Look at the stature , Just like a fourteen or fifteen-year-old child.The four brothers were startled by him first, and did not stop.The little dwarf chased and talked, and told his fourth brother to stop and wait for him to finish talking before leaving.The fourth younger brother gradually realized that he was definitely not an old horse, and thought he was a kid used by him.Furious, he didn't know that Xiaogouzhong was teasing on purpose, and he didn't expect that Xiaogouzhong would know the names and meanings of himself and Brother Cai.That little dog was probably born short and not a child. According to Niu Sidi, he gestured extremely violently, and when he was running forward, he didn't say a word, suddenly he turned around and slashed, the two strokes were separated and close, Even if you and I meet, I don't dare to say that I can avoid it calmly. That little dog's movement is really fast. When the knife cuts it, I feel a black shadow flickering, and a big mouth is eaten on the left side of the face. They were all beaten alive.The fourth brother still didn't know how bad it was, and became more angry, slashing forward with a knife.The little dog was unarmed, and with only his hands, beat the fourth brother into a dizzy state. Finally seeing that there was no way, he fell down the city and ran forward desperately. He was almost at Guanmen, but Fang Xi didn't chase him. Zhong suddenly flashed out from behind the big tree in front, and only said: "I don't care about Jinguan, the left ear needs to be kept." 'The fourth brother felt a little timid even after suffering from him, and seeing that the Guanmen had arrived, he rushed forward in desperation, waiting to knock on the door and call for help.Before he could say a word, the sound followed others, he suddenly felt a numbness in his waist, and lost consciousness all over his body, with the rest of his strength, he slammed into the gate, his chest trembled, the blood flowed upwards, and he fell down.In a coma, he only felt that he was a puppy, so he cut off his left ear with a knife in his fourth brother's hand, walked calmly, and said, "You are a meat eater, and the bull's nose may not work. I'll find him vegetarian dishes." 'When the gatekeeper Taoist opened the door and looked out, there was no one around except for the fourth brother who was injured and fell to the ground.When Master and Senior Feng heard that the puppy came to bully people, they were furious and wanted to get out.King Ying frowned and pulled him back, saying, "I already know who the thief is."Since he came to Jinsha Town, there are two people who are in a hurry, one is injured, and the other will not let go.In order to embarrass us, he will humiliate people enough, lead them to the Guanmen and then do it again, it is extremely hateful.There must be capable people behind the little thief, and all four of us will go.The second brother Chang hurriedly went to the front hall to inform everyone, pay attention to precautions and immediately went to Jinsha Town to meet him.The first person plotted against him, we can say that we don't know, Cai Quan is hurt again, it's too embarrassing. 'As you say, take everyone's hidden weapons and run out.As soon as he went out, before he let go of his steps, he suddenly saw his ancestor, the old heavenly king, rushing to Rufei with brother Cai under his arms.Welcoming him into the temple, and asking after the meeting, it turns out that the master ancestor also got the letter, because he is one hundred and nine years old, and his apprentice is only the master in his life, and his relatives are only the little heavenly king Zhicheng and his nephew and great-grandson Zhishang.Both grandparents and grandchildren are friends with the master in times of need, and they love the house and the crow, so they came to greet them specially for fear of taking the liberty of doing it.Hurrying to the outside of Lanzhou City, he caught a glimpse of a man in black on the bank of the river. He dragged one of them into the cement, mocking him, and went over to ask, and found that man was Brother Cai.The little thief recognized the old heavenly king, but he was not afraid, and said a few cheap words confidently, before handing over the Cai brothers to the old heavenly king, and walked away.The old heavenly king treated him as a naughty boy with wet nipples, and had never seen him as well, so he took Brother Cai and rushed to the temple, asking for knowledge.Brother Caiyuan and the fourth brother Niu came separately, and when they reached the river, they felt that walking down the river was faster than horses and more comfortable, so they went to the ferry and ordered the leader of the ferry to use a big sheepskin raft to go into the water, and to prepare more lights and candles. Tea fruit and so on.After finishing the explanation, he just walked along the river to the city, and was insulted by the masked little nigger who blocked his way for a while. He started to move his hands, and then he suffered many injuries, cut off one of his ears, and carried him upside down to the river. I soaked it in the cement on the side, if the old heavenly king hadn't arrived, I don't know what would have happened.Although the little nigga was stubborn, but because he was a junior, the old heavenly king was sure that there was someone behind him, and the matter was not clear, so it was not worth worrying about him at that time.When we met everyone and asked about what happened, he told us: "The little nigger looks young, but he is in his twenties. He was born short, and he deliberately pretended to be a child so that others could be taken in."He is well-known in various provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. He has no name and surname since he was born. People only know him by his nickname Heimole.The former teacher is dead, and later worshiped the old thief Seven-fingered thief Ge Ying and Yijianxian as teachers, and became more and more cunning and eccentric, appearing and disappearing.There is also another uncle, that is Sikong Xiaoxing, whom Master told you about last year, who only fights against people in the Jianghu and never wants to die.Little Heigui and his two accomplices who are always inseparable, Tian Tieniu, is his apprentice, and his ability is second.The most powerful thing is that his younger brother Jiang Ming is a disciple of Huangshan sword fairy Xiao Yinjun. He has already learned swordsmanship, and ordinary people are by no means opponents.It is said that he is from the imperial family of the former Ming Dynasty, and Jiang also has a false surname. One of his sisters has become a sword fairy, and he is even stronger than him, to the point where flying is extinct.These dog babies have family connections with the uncles and nephews of the Di family in the northern Tianshan Mountains, and the five elders of Eastern Shu who live in seclusion in the Hami Desert of Xinjiang. Pulling a hair can move the whole body.They will never take advantage of others, and if they hurt the younger ones, they will definitely attract the old ones.Especially since this little nigger is often the front stop of old thieves and old ghosts, those two parties will follow.It's not that Ma Zhen doesn't know the origins of our master and apprentice, since he seeks revenge with peace of mind, and he is used to gaining the upper hand in his life, how could he not be prepared?According to his many murders and his vicious methods, one person may not be so clean and quick.Judging from the situation, not only the three members of the little nigger party, but also the old ghosts and old thieves are all invited. ' The old heavenly king deeply blamed the master for being ostentatious, he didn't know what to do, and he allowed the apprentice to do whatever he wanted, which led to this big trouble, and he didn't know the details, so he rushed to die and embarrass the old man.Even though the old heavenly king said so, he finally realized that the master is his beloved disciple, and the matter has come to this point, how can he ignore it?After being persuaded by the little heavenly king from the side, he was no longer angry.However, the matter is urgent, and it is difficult to deal with the enemy without trying to block it for a while.The enemy is very powerful and there are many people, so if you lose your temper a little bit, what if you lose face?Only then did he swallow his anger, leaving the little heavenly king to sit in the temple and go on the road with us.On the way, I met an old man who had made an appointment with the old Tianwang to meet in Gaolan County and went to Tianshan to play together.During the introduction, the Old Heavenly King only said that the old man's surname was Jia Mingjian, he looked young, he was said to be a sword fairy, and he knew these enemies even Ma Zhenju.When I first set out on the road, I originally planned to come to Nanhao first, and ask about the situation before making any calculations. Because the old man Jia said that he was going to Dongguan to visit friends, he arrived early in the day, and planned to go to Guanzhong to visit tomorrow.Because I heard from my friend's family that when I crossed the city just now, I saw a fire in the southeast corner of the city from the top of the city tower, and I accidentally mentioned that the area is the Xia family farm, which is blocked by earth and mountains, and the fire can be seen. Presumably the potential is very large and so on.Elder Jia was moved when he heard the words, and when he was busy waiting to see, the house was almost burned down, and the firefighters arrived just now.Because no one in the house has ever escaped, I feel strange, and seeing that there are your subordinates among the firefighters, I know that the owner of the house is from the Jianghu, who was harmed by the enemy, killed the whole family, and set fire to extinguish the traces.You didn't know he was a disciple of the master at first, but because your subordinates saw him suspiciously, you mistook him for an enemy, stepped forward to question him, and almost made a move, and then asked about his history.Because he felt that the enemy was insidious, he murdered and set fire while the owner was away, hated in his heart, and was eager to find no trace of the enemy, so he rushed to the temple overnight to inquire about the details in order to help.And listening to the old heavenly king talking about the experience, he said: "Let's not care about the right and wrong of the two sides. According to the poison of the enemy's attack, this is a situation of incompatibility."If you don't intend to do anything, but want to take a step back, it's best to pretend you don't know about the arson, and go straight to Beihao, with me in the middle, and make an agreement with the enemy, saying that on the day of the moon, you will be in the back garden of Guanzhong or Wuquan Mountain and other secluded places In the land, everyone agrees with experts, and they are divided into survival and death, and the enemy has no reason to see it.If you have already met the shopkeeper at the South Store, you can't ignore what the enemy is doing, even though the enemy agrees, it's too embarrassing.It's not very decent to make a contract at the door, and this made me even more discouraged to the end. Hearing that Sanhei's family had been murdered, the old heavenly king gritted his teeth in anger. He had no choice but to act according to his words. He ordered me, senior Feng, and brother Cai to come to Nandian to spread the word. He, master, and senior Jia Go straight to Beidian to meet Lao Ma.When we went ashore and parted ways, the wind was blowing, the three of us were teased by a little nigger again, and we each got covered in sand. " While everyone was talking, before they finished talking, Feng Qiwang, the god of wind and fire, suddenly became angry. He came down from the roof and entered through the curtain. When he saw Sanhei and the others, he said angrily: "The matter is over. Mr. The Heavenly King made an appointment with the enemy, and the matter of the past few days will be revealed for the time being. The old Heavenly King will leave the matter on his body without disturbing the government. It is decided that in August this year, the Jintian Temple Temple will hold a meeting with experts, and a showdown will be won. Now the old Heavenly King and the two friends who came one after another are returning to Jintian Temple together. Because Chang Daoye wanted to accompany the guests to entertain, he bothered me to bring a letter to inform him that even he would not come. The opponent was an old horse and a man surnamed Han. Brother Xiaopan joined forces by accident, and they became one. At first, there were only four of them. Logically, we could handle it, but it was Brother Xia who was careless. Opponents, they all met tonight by coincidence. They were all rivals, even the little killer Hei Mole on Jiangnan Road, and I heard that there were two Jiangnan swordsmen. , as soon as he sees the black devil, he expects it to be a big deal, and there must be many experts in the party. As soon as he arrives, he hurriedly goes to the North Store to meet the old horse. Otherwise, according to the intention of the enemy, not only will no one be left in the two stores in the north and the south, but Chang Daoye, brother Xia, and all the subordinates of the flood and drought will be killed. The original plan is to wait for the match against Chang Daoye tonight and tomorrow morning. They split up. They have no hands, and they are extremely vigilant and ruthless in their actions. If there is no preparation in advance, no matter whether it is official or private, there is nothing they can do. In this way, they still talk about the old king, to the effect that: Brother Xia He is always a scum in the green forest, and even his subordinates are worse than beasts, so they will be killed when they see each other, and they can't follow the etiquette and rules of the rivers and lakes. The intention is to kill them all within three days, because the old heavenly king took the matter away and let them go before the date Live a few more days, but during the date, if you revert to your old ways and harm your travels, you still can’t let it go lightly. The words are very ugly, and the old heavenly king is so angry that he can’t help it. Unless someone explained it, he almost broke his face. At that time Go down. When they left Beidian, I was rushing to meet them and sent them off. The old heavenly king blamed Ling Shi on the way, saying that the enemy is tyrannical and hateful.非人之事而起，咎属自取，无怪人家挖苦，害他无言可答。为了强顾这点面子，不知要费多少心力人情，到头来能否保住一世英名还拿不准。再三吩咐令师传谕告诫，说对头在店，不会再来，事虽搁起数日，前途险难无穷。命夏老弟由明日起最好移居令师观中，第一，和吴老弟家中之事只报失火，不许报官张扬，徒自丢人，干事无补。还有，南北两店从此只许公平生理，不许再作昔日行当。就雷坛大会我们侥幸得占上风也是如此，如不听话，老天王自行下手，代令师清理门户，然后再等会日到来和对头拼命。说时声色俱厉。令师不敢来店也是为此。我想好在报仇不在当时，今晚我也曾受小狗的气，决不甘休。说完了活，我便去打主意。依我之见，最好是把两号人等召来嘱咐一番，天一亮，你和吴、何二位就起身回观。对头已决不会再有作难。暂忍这口恶气，到时再分死活，我去了。 ”说罢，喝了点茶水，和三黑要了一身干净衣服，道声“再见”，将手一举，便自走出。 夏、吴二人连唤不住，急忙追出，赶到院中，人已飞身越墙不知去向。因见封启旺身上衣服有两三处裂口，脸上铁青一块，知他这次去往北号探看，途中又吃人亏，无颜在此，加以量小心窄，此去必要约请能手回来找场。追赶不上，只得听之。三黑回到屋里，痛定思痛，不由与吴勇相对大哭起来。何天胜咬牙切齿劝解了一阵，强收悲泣。 天已快亮，北号命人来报，对头马雨辰已将店账算清，拿了所存装人耳的小木箱起身走去，神态悠闲，若无其事，仍和来时一样，只行时多了六个同伴。店中多人留神，暗中窥伺，竟无一人看见这些人什时进了他屋，直到行时才得发觉。三黑无奈，只得传知两号店伙，并命人与各卡通信，一面命人安埋骨灰，按照封启旺所说嘱咐完毕，备了两骑快马回转金天观，潜居闭门，静待八月雷坛大会，由师父出面约请能人，与他报仇雪恨。 夏、吴两家，连同金沙镇的盗党，虽然死亡多人，怎奈对方俱是剑侠一流人物，行踪飘忽，无可根寻，乐得守着老天王郅进之诫，卖个光棍，只顾打报仇主意，不去报官。地方上人明知是有可疑，一则三黑为人久所深知，二则死伤太重，事情重大，一经闹实，从上到下全有极大处分。难得苦主自报失火，隐匿好些死口，自行抬埋，自然谁也不愿多事。外加何天胜在抚衙内托人上下弥缝，偌大一件杀人放火重案就此阴消，不在话下。 且说抚衙前教师韩洪，自从那年吃何天胜勾结恶道虎爪真人常明元将他打败，无法再混，辞事走去，本意另求明师，学好本领来寻恶道找场。连寻访了好几省也未寻到，最后经人指点，得知昔年名震西北的师伯铁梧桐独行神叟马震现在青海安居纳福。韩洪早年的师父四手剑客崔无逸，原与马震有同门之谊，彼时韩洪年只十二，曾见过马震一面。不久崔无逸为仇人所杀，韩洪也另投师。后来马震约人代师弟报了杀身之仇，韩洪也只听说，衣食奔走，无缘往见，有时想到，又因相隔数千里，苦无闲暇。这时恰好孑然一身，无拘无束，一听提起，连忙赶去。到时，马震已离青海，出游未归。候到马震回来，拜见之后一提来意，马震便说，常明元、夏、何等人恶迹昭彰，有意寻他除害，去年竟招惹到自己头上，把手下一个得力用人害死，新近得知，本拟日内前往，于是做了一路。 一到金沙镇，还没投店，便遇见了多年未见的好友江南大侠司空晓星和他师侄黑摩勒，良友重逢，自是欣慰。马震起初只打算将几个首恶除去便罢，没想到会把事情闹得这大，心想这宗鼠贼不堪一击，何苦惊动远来良友？推说镇上有事，匆匆说了几句，订下约会，自往北号投店。司空晓星住在离镇三十里一个富农家中，主人沙雄乃天山飞侠狄梁公的徒孙。马震原有耳闻，别时因恐韩洪脸熟，吃夏三黑认出，曾命韩洪随往借住，自己假托大商帮将店住下后急忙赶去，见沙雄正陪着韩洪夜饮，晓星师徒俱都不在。 马震一问才知晓星同黑摩勒前年由江南起身，往新疆北天山探望狄梁公叔侄，就便往哈密塔平湖白马山、大漠庄等地，访看周家父子、老少年马玄子和川东五老等高人侠土，打算回来再绕道青海去看马震。且喜这些老友全都相遇，到处攀邀留连，快慰非常。最后在大漠庄川东五老别府中留住了半年多。这日听五老中的李清喜说起下月初三是狄梁公百岁外寿，子侄门人在天山穿云顶和山脚万松原别庄两处大举庆祝，全国各省英侠之士到日俱往祝寿等语。司空晓星原和狄梁公至好，于是约定同往，到了天山拜寿之后，二次又吃狄氏叔侄留住，盘桓了数月。沙雄本在师祖寿辰后回家省亲，忽然赶回，向乃师狄遁禀告，新近还乡访得夏、吴诸贼恶迹，本意除害，惟恐寡不敌众。同时狄遁又接另一门人郭景禀报，说有一吃镖行饭的至亲，在金沙镇左近忽然失踪，客货镖师俱无下落，几经探查，只夏、吴二人所设镇店可疑，意欲请命下山前往查访，相机报仇。狄遁闻言大怒，偏生连日从乃叔练功正在火候头上，不能分身，正想多派得意门人前往，晓星便说出游日久，颇思南归，本想便道甘、青访友，正好代办此事。狄遁知有晓星师徒前往，无须再派多人，因沙雄的家离镇最近，情形也熟，便命沙雄随往，兼充居停。晓星随即别了狄氏叔侄，带同黑摩勒、沙雄起身赶来，也是今早才到。马震适才自往镇上查访，独往投店，未约同往，便料也为夏、吴诸贼而来。因兰州南关外，黄河对岸白塔寺里有一个方外之交，现往访看去了。 马震听完经过，暗忖：“白塔寺老方丈静潭上人现已退休，虽然年过七旬，只是个熟读经典、能守戒律的老和尚。现住持证空是他徒弟，更是一个俗僧，除会点诗画，下得一手好棋，善于应酬仕宦绅富外，连清修两字都谈不到。晓星剑侠一流，所交往的不是英侠奇士便是山村隐逸。甘、新两省有名人物十九熟悉，外省的异人除非深山潜迹，如在城市左近，决瞒不过自己耳目。白塔寺新近还去两次，那人不论是僧是俗，既能使晓星师徒数千里远来，一到便抽空前往望看，决非常人，怎一点也不知道音信？”细问沙雄，仅答晓星说，那人是他老友，在此多年，也听出是位非常人物。因黑摩勒说那人性情古怪，隐迹风尘，久已韬光隐晦，差一点的熟人尚不愿见，何况生人？故未跟去，马震是那寺里的老施主，时常借地行善，每去省城必往随喜，全寺百余僧人全都见过，十分熟悉，一听那人在寺中已住了多年，竟会走眼，一点不曾觉察，越觉奇怪。 马震等了一阵，晓星师徒未回，因知店中还有好些小商帮已落恶贼套中，就在这一二日内便要遇害，恐再延迟又误多人性命。仗着地理极熟，沙雄又是上著，便将机宜告知韩、沙二人，令其依言埋伏行事。自回金沙镇北店，先借占房为由给他一个下马威，把全店贼伙打倒多半，吴勇戏耍讥嘲个够，然后借坡就下，把众西商惊上了路，暗中赶去。仗着一身惊人本领，飞一般的脚程，和韩、沙二人合力下手堵截，将吴勇所派出的众贼党，除宋林外，只一个割下耳朵放回报信，其余全都杀死，各留一耳为记，尸首全用大石绑上，沉入黄河以内。 马震生性刚烈，除恶务尽，因夏、吴等人全仗虎爪真人常明元和抚衙教师何天胜护符，自己的大家业散在青、宁、凉、兰各地，不愿明张旗鼓，只想把贼首夏三黑和恶道引来的一齐除去，然后暗中警戒何天胜，相机从事，却没料到恶道竟是不老仙鹰爪天王的恶徒。及至杀完贼党，和沙雄见面一说，才知晓星不但暗中下手除去夏三黑好些党羽，并由白塔寺所访老友那里得知贼党虚实底细，令沙雄转告，请马震仍回北店居住，至迟明晚必去相会，共商除贼之策。 马震闻知恶道要来，不由吃了一惊，恶道如诛，郅进决不甘休。此人本领虽然高强，自信还可抵敌，最厉害是他有不少朋友俱是有名人物。内中还有两个精通飞剑的生死之友，幸而晓星师徒在此，否则单凭自己和韩洪，事还难料。当下托沙雄代向晓星致意，先往河对岸住了一夜，次日仍回北店。 渡河时，正遇三黑船到，跟着潘氏弟兄已因寻仇赶来。先遇韩洪，分途下手，将夏、吴二贼全家杀死，刚要赶往北号去见马震，半路遇见沙雄将他拦住，说此事已然闹大，明后日恰是恶道正寿，金天观能手云集，鹰爪天王郅进、小天王郅成叔侄三人就许到来，不少厉害人物。此时那司空晓星同了两个朋友正在金沙镇北号店内马震房中送信，黑摩勒奉命往金天观窥探动静尚未回转，说不定二日内便大动干戈，叫三人先在附近等候，不要入店。韩、潘三人应了，一同候了有个把时辰。 黑摩勒返身赶回，往北店转了一转，出告四人，说郅进甚是把稳，因知这面有司空老人在内，看他那意思，好似缓和得很。跟着郅进等到来，司空老人事前避开，并未见面，只有马震和新到的马玄子和来人过话交代。因郅进平日虽然自负本领高强，倚老卖老，尚无其他恶迹，况有熟人同来，加以晓星师徒相助，越不便乘人不备，当时赶尽杀绝，引起外人匪议。说了几句，便照来人所说，定准雷坛大会，双方同往金天观分一高下存亡。彼此均按江湖上规矩，不特对郅进以礼相见，连对恶道常明元也是客礼。 只黑摩勒一人嫉恶淘气，知道过天星风火神猴封启旺老不收心，一年总做一次独脚强盗，手辣心狠，常时伤人。抚衙镖师何天胜内倚官势，外仗恶道，欺凌同辈，气焰逼人，更不是个东西。司空晓星偏又告诫，说敌人首要已来忍气伏低，不许再为已甚。心中气不过，便乘封、何二人扶了蔡全，与郅进分手去往南号时，先开了一个玩笑，黑暗中顺着大风，洒了三人满头满脸俱是沙土。何天胜出声大骂，更闹了一嘴好的。 封启旺如何肯吃这亏？当时同着两个废物，一个更是连受伤带水泥里受浸，路都跑不动，怎还能与强敌交手？到了南号，将乌长胜三盗党救治之后，越想越气，忍不住出寻仇敌。自恃内外功均到上乘，身手矫健，捷如猿猱，有神猴之名，又断定敌人这等行为决非司空晓星、马震等首要人物，定是新出道的后辈无疑。虽然定约之际不应寻仇，但是衅自彼开，只要寻到，便行弄死，照理敌人也不能为此破脸，推翻全局。于是赶往北号留神查看，路上能遇到更好，到了北号如被对方首脑发觉，也可作为等郢老天王等人去的中途遇上仇敌，就是当时不宜动手，好歹也和他约时约地，作为两下私斗，即日另来一局，不然老来栽跟头，这口恶气难消。想得倒好，哪知他这神猴虽然身轻如飞鸟，武艺高强，那黑摩勒已近于剑侠一流人物，他如何能是对手？本就断定他必来，一时又没处去，同了潘、沙、韩诸人，正在附近一个避风之处闲谈相待。他刚越墙出了南店，黑摩勒一双神眼已老远望见黑影，迎上前去。 这次更是恶作剧，封启旺只见一条小黑影在前面土墙拐角之处闪了一闪，因黑摩勒身量大小，又是由斜对面一株大树后飞起平窜过去，凌空横越，神速异常，看去直不像人。封启旺在自练就一双神目，竟自看了半截影子，并还没有十分看真。那一带地方，狼和土豹子、狗罐之类颇多，如在平日，非以为是狼、豹之类不可。这时因为适才吃人戏耍，觉出对方身手轻灵行踪飘倏，不是庸手。尤其是何天胜该死，丢了人还道字号，对方听了自己名字，不但不退，反倒嗤嗤冷笑，给何天胜又加了满嘴沙土。凭自己目力何等灵敏，明明人在近侧，竟会查看不出，并且沙土是散东西，此时风力极劲，对方虽是顺风撤来，但听敌人笑声是在道旁柳树之后，少说也有两丈开外的问隔，又在黑暗之中，竟会团而不散，打得那么又劲又急。三人并行，只何天胜张口喝骂，撒了一嘴，自己紧贴在侧，并未十分沾上，别的不说，单这目力和手上功夫已是惊人。情知善者不来，自己在甘、新道上多年威望，交情甚宽，对方纵是仇敌，不留情面，也该发话自道来历，才够过节。似这样一味暗中戏耍，视若无物，何天胜道出字号以后闹得更凶，只冷笑了两声，始终没有答腔，如无真实本领，怎敢如此？敌暗我明，又带着两个累赘，惟恐顾此失彼，只得把这口恶气咽了下去。因断定对方不是什好相与，虽然气忿难消，去往北号访查敌人来历踪迹，立意一拼，强敌当前，暗中却自戒备，一见黑影，便把脚步放缓，耳目并用，边往前走边留神查看，暗忖：“此是镇上大街，并非荒野，南北两号有不少打手，武功虽是平庸，寻常狼、豹等小野兽决不敢轻易涉足。尤其今晚虽是风高月黑的深夜，但值强敌登门，夏三黑在存亡之秋，又吃敌党杀伤多人，南北两号不时有人来往报信，更不应有这类东西出没。如是先前所见对头，偏生得那么瘦小，又是横着飞过去，人哪有这等纵法？正打算故作未见，从容走将过去，等到邻近土墙，突出不意凌空纵起，飞越过去，落向拐角那面，同时取出身边铁弩准备。如是狼、豹之类，且由它去，仍照预定，去往北号查访，如是对头埋伏在彼意欲暗算，便用连珠弩赏他两箭。”主意打好，便将独门铁弩由腰间暗取下来，将弩筒藏向袖口之内，故作毫不惊异之状，抄着双手，信步往前走去，及至走到土墙相近，脚底猛一点劲，平空纵起两丈高下，齐着半边墙角，由上面飞越过去三丈来远方始落地。 原来金沙镇街道弯曲，沿街多是人家店铺，只南号出来往北去有一片空地，乃四乡赶集的场所，大约七八亩。东南角有一幢土房，年久坍塌，只剩一片上墙突出道上，拐过墙角就是去北号的大路，场上除稀落落几株白杨衰柳外，空无所有。时当深夜，大风初歇，余势未衰，尘雾飞扬，一片沉黑，多好目力也不能看出多远去。封启旺自负练就一双夜眼，耳朵又尖，先以为这么几步路的工夫，又未听出有走动声息，不问是人非人，怎么也可看出形影。及至落地，定睛一看，场上空荡荡的不见一点形迹，那几株杨柳又都枯死，只剩老干杈丫，虽有一株有点枝条，但也瘦弱得可怜，枯树均近道旁，相隔都在五六丈外，与黑影纵处相背。如是敌人，必已发见自己，照头次相遇情景，遇上不是明斗便是暗算，全场一片空旷，要埋伏必在土墙后面，决不会舍近图远，藏到那些树后面去。如是狼、豹之类，见了人，就不突起相扑，多少也可查出一点声形。越想越怪，先本微微瞥见一点形影，渐疑眼花看错，心中狐疑，重又前行。因前面空地，敌人无可藏身，那几株老枯树，敌人藏伏在彼，一则隔远，无什用处，二则易被查见。敌人知道自己是行家，决不会如此轻率，也许早去北号马震那里，自己倒白费了些心力。为了图近便由场上斜穿过去，这一来，正走过两株老枯树下。 事也真巧，走着走着，忽然风定云开，现出半轮极昏黄的月影，夜行人眼里的道途自然看得更清楚，那两株枯树南北斜对，相去约有五六丈。封启旺虽料树下不会藏人，树上尽是些短秃枯干，毫无可藏之处，但仍是手按弩簧暗中戒备。走过第一株树底下，果然什么动静都没有，遥望前面那株树干，已被人砍伐殆尽，共只剩了两三个短而秃的权丫，兀立在暗夜昏月之下。因这株树木较粗，断定有人必在树后，决不会藏在树上，过时，一心注在下面，特意绕着大半边环走过去，仍是形影皆无。暗笑自己多疑，这么风沙深夜，敌人又不知自己要去北号寻他，怎会来此藏伏？心中寻思，人已由树下走过。因料敌人不会伏伺，脚底一按劲，方欲加急往前跑去，人才离树不过丈许，猛听身后头上枯于索的一响，心疑有变，赶急举弩，定睛回望时，刚看到老树叉上钉着的半截秃干忽然离树飞落，手中连弩还未及发，同时猛觉头上风声，百忙中使手一挡。谁知那东西竟是软的，已然套上身来，接着腰间一紧，身子便被那东西连头带腰束紧，离地上升。才知那东西竟是一个长索做的圈套，圈并不多，打得甚巧，恰将人上半身连手绑紧，身子悬空，用力不得，又极坚韧，凭自己一身功夫。竟会挣它不断，一挣反而更紧，下半身未套，脚尚能动，双手却被束住，一毫动转不得，只树干一阵索索轧轧之声，身子越吊越高，直到离地两丈，快要近干方始停住。才知上当，又恐惊动镇上人等现眼，连急带气，一面运用真力，想将绑的索套挣断，口中牙齿挫得连响，兀自不敢开口。 先还当敌人不知是什出色人物，敢于轻捋虎须，结此不世之仇。等到身子悬空停住之后，忽见树后跑过来一个身材矮小得和十三四岁幼童一般的敌人，手指封启旺笑道：“你便是刚才那狗腿子说的火猴子么？看你走起路来跳跳迸迸，果然像个猴子。本来我和你无仇无怨，没想和你开玩笑的，只为你同那两个狗贼走后，我听朋友说起，你在西北路上妄自尊大，仿佛像个人物似的，你又在背后吹牛，所以想会你一会，看看到底有多