Chapter 5 The fifth episode of painstaking complaints, the husband is not good, why is this drunk and affectionate, married, a beautiful woman, a peerless country, a unparalleled scholar

According to Wang Fan, he will tell everyone tomorrow and ask where the needle came from, and they can find out who it is.Li Qi thought about it carefully, and felt that the castle was always peaceful and there were no outsiders.In recent years, although Wu Cheng, a chivalrous bandit, came to live here, because Wu Kai failed to propose marriage, he left in a rage and has not returned till now.Only Wufeng is here, and he sat at the same table tonight. He doesn't look like a bad person, and his figure is also different from that of the young girl.Fearing that it might be related to Weibi again, he told Wang Fan not to tell anyone for the time being, and only checked in secret to avoid making a fuss.On the one hand, he told Wang Fan about Weibi, and asked him to help him, observe secretly, and keep quiet for the time being.Wang Fan promised with a smile, and rested in peace with him.Just in case, Li Qi checked the gates, and secretly placed the Nine Heroes' sound transmission bells, which were used to defend against the enemy and to guard against assassinations, at all intersections.The sound-transmitting bell was ingeniously crafted by the Eight Heroes, and it was made of 100-refined flexible steel. The filaments were like hair, and the ground was densely covered with cobwebs. There were many silver bells attached to each end.Put it where people pass by, and you can never see it normally.With a slight movement of the hands and feet, the silver bells all over the place trembled and made a sound.When everyone heard the police, they stood up to meet the enemy, very dexterously.When it was safe, when the sky was almost ugly, there was no movement, and the lights in the room were turned off early.I leaned over the window to peek, the moon was bright as day outside the window, everything was quiet, and there was no sign of anything unusual.Tired after days of trekking, I also felt tired, so I had to lie down on the bed, and fell asleep after a while.

The next morning Li Qi got up and collected the silk screen first.Looking at Wei Bi coming in a hurry, he walked around the window, knowing that he was looking for Lingyun, so he ignored him.Looking at the garden, there are already lights and festoons, and workers come and go, which is very lively.Duan and Wang Zhuxia are still sleeping soundly because of their hard work.Thinking of wandering around for many years, tomorrow will be the bridegroom, Lanzhu is so beautiful and affectionate, and they are also husband and wife in a previous life. After getting married, they will return to the teacher's school and practice the celestial industry together.At a glance, I saw the pot of Lianlizhu tree that Lanzhu brought back yesterday, and it was on the desk with the Qiqionghua I got.Although the tree is small, its flowers are in full bloom, its leaves are like emerald jade, and its green scales grow together with Qiong Keyu's stems.Fang Zai stared and loved to play, and suddenly heard someone behind him cough slightly, looking back, it was Lingyun who came alone, and Yuli Tingting, standing in front of him, hesitating to speak, seemed ashamed.The paw rhinoceros is slightly exposed, the white teeth are beautiful, and the face is radiant, full of beauty.Can't help but blushed and heartbeat, hurriedly turned sideways to give way, and asked with a smile: "Sister Yun, why did you get up so early? I saw Brother Wei walking by the window just now, why come?" While talking, she walked out, wanting to sit outside with Lingyun talk.Seeing his solemn expression, Lingyun knew that he was deliberately reserved, and sighed slightly: "Little sister is here to apologize to Brother Seven. I have something to do, so I'll leave soon. It's okay to sit and talk here, and sister Lan is coming soon too. It's too late." Li Qi was inconvenient to go out, so he asked Lingyun to sit across the table, and before he could speak, Lingyun said with emotion: "I heard the words of my family teacher Bo Xunpo yesterday, and I feel ashamed when I know the cause. It's not convenient to say too much. It's just that life is not born, and it's too late to meet each other, please cherish the future, so that you can cultivate yourself, and practice immortality with Lanmei, so you can live forever, don't think about people with bad lives." Li Qi stared at her when she said it. Cheng, with tears on the verge of shedding, seemed to have endless grievances, it was difficult to pour out, and he could not help feeling affectionate again, so he hurriedly calmed down, and replied solemnly: "From now on, I will regard Sister Yun as my sister, and I hope that we will know each other with heart and meet each other with sincerity. If it is useful to me, just say it clearly, any difficulties and difficulties are not counted. I wonder if sister Yun can trust me?" Lingyun smiled sadly: "If you don't believe me, I won't come yet. I can't say it for the time being, just wait for you Come back from Xianshan, let's have a long talk. Lanmei came as she said, why didn't she come?"

Seeing Jin and Zhang two heroines walking in together with Chengquan, Lanzhu also rushed over, all the heroes got up one after another, seeing that it was late, they knew it was due to the fatigue of the day, they chatted and laughed with each other for a while.When Lingyun runs out of breakfast, he bids farewell first.Seeing that Wei Bi hadn't come with him, Li Qi secretly asked Lan Zhu, who also said he hadn't seen him.Just go to find Lingyun, meet on the way, and after finishing talking, go back to Zhu's house and let go.Fang told Lanzhu about Lingyun's intention, and Lanzhu stopped him with a smile: "Seventh brother, don't talk about it, do you always think I don't believe you?" Li Qi stopped talking.Because tomorrow is the first day, Zhongchi is the only one woman, virtuous, filial, heroic, and beautiful. The people in the castle have always loved her. Except for Zhongchi's weddings as usual, all the people in the castle come to join in the fun.There are fragrant flowers and drum music everywhere, brilliant lights, full of joy, from top to bottom, everyone is in high spirits.The people who watch the lanterns, ceremonies and music inside and outside the fort come and go like weaves, and the voices of pointing and cheering merge into a lively sound.The end of the peaceful and happy scene, prosperous and prosperous, was very prosperous for a while.

The next day Li Qi got married, and the new house was Lan Zhu's usual bedroom.Originally named Fang Lanxie, surrounded by flowers and trees, built in the middle of the platform, with dangerous cliffs next to it, full of fragrant grasses such as orchids, it is the most beautiful scenery in the castle, and it was arranged early the next day.After the two people saluted, the people of the whole castle, because the newlyweds were beautiful and talented, and they were both heaven and man, hoped for elegance. They gathered together and invited the newlyweds to ride a horse to parade the whole castle together, in order to symbolize that this happy marriage will flourish for a while, and a good story will be left forever.The two agreed, each rode a horse, and marched out of the castle.Duan and Wang Zhuxia led the way on horseback.The people's own guard of honor is as long as three miles, and the color is bright.Living in the mountains and practicing martial arts, many warriors and athletes from the Nine Heroes joined the ranks.I saw the light of the knife shining on the sun, the flags covering the fields, and the people holding incense, flowers and drums, cheering along the road, and following them relentlessly.The newlyweds wore red satin embroidered auspicious suits, military uniforms and swords, and rode on two tall horses with white hair like frost and golden saddles and jade bridles. , was cheered and saluted everywhere, and the new couple smiled and waved to thank them along the way.People say that such a grand event has never happened before.By the time the parade returns, the scenic spots along the way, or between the squares and forests, have already been filled with banquets.Lanzhu was also afraid that the people would compete for the wedding banquet, so she couldn't handle it.Later, Haitang whispered that Ren Long had let go of his rumors, and everyone knew that the groom would not drink, so only the people of the castle pushed out three old people, and when the new couple returned to the palace, they offered three cups together on behalf of the people of the whole castle, as a little respect, Only then can I rest assured.

As soon as Li Qi and the Nine Heroes entered the gate of the fort, they saw countless gauze lanterns hanging on the flower trees on both sides, and there were also various flower balls and baskets made of thousands of exotic flowers. The large archway made of flowers is more than five feet high. Before you go, you can smell the strange fragrance and dye your clothes with fresh fragrance.The two of them walked slowly in bridle, passed the archway, walked down the galloping path, and arrived at the front hall before dismounting.The second maid took over the horse.The accompanying guard of honor stopped in front of the archway, and only a small band composed of fifteen or sixteen-year-old beautiful men and women, and eighty girls holding fragrant flower palace fans, led the way.When you get to the front of the hall, you also separate yourself, and pass by two rows of flower paths on the side of the hall, copying backwards and entering the auditorium.Only twelve beautiful boys and girls, half holding flower baskets and half holding incense, attracted the new couple, and walked through the hall on the red felt from the center.Nine Heroes followed behind.Ren Long has already taken a detour and rushed forward.Li Qi saw thousands of flowers like a sea, hundreds of feet of fragrance, everywhere festive lanterns and music, piles of brocade embroidery, rosy clouds, and magnificence. He felt that it was too wasteful, so he asked Lanzhu quietly: "When I first went out for a parade, I didn't have such extravagance. , Why did you turn around, it’s too much extravagance?” Lan Zhu smiled and said, “Aren’t you willing?” Li Qi said, “It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s just that it’s a pity to spend too much money.” Lan Zhu Smile, not yet answered.Ren Long was hurrying back from the back hall, following behind him, knowing that the Nine Heroes traveled all over the rivers and lakes in order to restore their homeland, prepared for dangers and hardships, and didn't like such extravagance, so he approached him and said in a low voice.

Only then did Li Qi know the customs in the castle. When people get married, most of them join relatives, friends and close friends, prepare their own food and wine, and go to celebrate and have fun.In addition to returning the gift and thanking the host, there is no equipment.It looks very lively, but it doesn't make the master feel happy, and he has no enjoyment, but even more work.And the things that the master's family should do are all divided by some close friends and relatives.Therefore, the master has only happiness and no toil.The number of people present also depends on their daily personality and friendship reputation.Although the more congratulatory guests the better, the host is sitting back and enjoying the benefits.It's not like a family outside the mountains when it's a happy event, the owner bears a false name, it's a good day in his life, but in reality the whole family suffers, the joy is unbearable, they often work hard, the hospitality is not good, and people laugh at them.Rich people are better off, but poor people often dare not hold weddings for their children. By the time the event is over and the guests are gone, people are already dizzy and tired, their limbs are tired, and the burden is relieved.It's called Shouhe, and it's really a crime of living.According to the customs of the castle, it is easy for everyone to do something, no one gossips, men, women, old and children can do whatever they want, and take advantage of the master's celebrations to have fun with them for a day or two, and everyone is happy.Half of the guests are entertaining, half of them are having fun, and the host is less troubled by the entertainment, and they are calm and free from each other.

Only the wedding and funeral celebrations of the castle owner, for example, the banquet hosted by the public treasury.The people of Jubao regard the lord of the castle as worthy or not, and think that they are celebrating the funeral, and they would not receive gifts.Because of the revision of the political law in the middle of the term, there has been improvement in the past year.In addition, the weather in the mountains is mild and the location is infinite. Zhongchi has been in power for more than 30 years and has opened up many sources of wealth for the people.It's not like the legacy of the ancestors. Although Zhongchi is the owner of the castle, he can withdraw from the public treasury at will except for public expenses, or sacrifices and marches. For major events in the castle, he retreats. Compared with the people, there is only one chef. You can eat and drink as you like, and you can use more than a dozen male and female servants and maidservants on duty. There is no other excessive enjoyment.The people always want to repay the Lord's favor, but they have no chance.As soon as the young master got married, the groom's parachutist descended from the sky, and he was also the future savior that the immortal said.In just one or two days and nights, the people of the whole castle gathered together, except for cleaning and arrangement, music and ceremonial guards, and other tasks, each had its own person to compete for the first job, and they worked overnight, competing with each other for odds and victories, and arguing everywhere. The lanterns and festoons are extravagant, and I wish I could arrange the whole iron castle into a beautiful world.In order to prevent dissuasion from people who are late in the middle, follow the rules in advance, gather secretly according to the schedule, and get ready.On the one hand, the Presbyterian Council sent out a few senior and virtuous people to meet Zhongchi, congratulated on the surface, and discussed the future inheritance of the new couple in the fort.Zhongchi people are very shrewd, they don't know about everything, no matter how big or small, they can't hide it from the past, it's as if all the people are united in one mind and they are well prepared.The Presbyterian Association, also known as the Auxiliary Political Association, is composed of elders and sages elected from among scholars, farmers, businessmen, and all walks of life. On weekdays, they are the assistant of the castle master, and they are also the eyes and ears of the castle master.This group of elders has been highly virtuous and experienced for more than half a year. It has lasted for two or three generations. Knowing that the favor of the castle master is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and will never be stopped, they are very willing to help make the grand occasion.After the people pushed people to ask him to speak, they all agreed to help conceal it, and by discussing matters, Zhongchi was entangled.Zhongchi's relatives are few, so Ren Long and other juniors are naturally even more unwilling to disclose it, and they were concealed.The Bao people assembled early and waited everywhere. Before the new couple came back from the parade, relying on the number of people and the quick hands, within two hours, each arranged according to the scheduled arrangement. Although it was icing on the cake, it was really motivated.Lanzhu had been informed by the second servant girl earlier, because it was a decent thing, and she couldn't stop it, so she had to listen to it.

Li Qi heard the words, the more he felt the power of the people, good and evil, all voluntary.Today's actions, if a tyrant uses power to force the people to sacrifice, may not be so well thought out and poorly crafted.On the one hand, there are mountains of meat and wine, carnivals of singing and dancing, decorations and prosperity, and extravagance; on the other hand, the people are moaning in pain and crying with blood and tears.When a chance occurs, a crisis breaks out, and in a blink of an eye, the reputation is ruined, and the prosperity of the past is reduced to ashes, wasting the blood and blood of tens of millions of people.It's so interesting to have a good time, but to leave a bad name in vain.It's not like what it is like today, although the flowers are full of flowers, luxurious and extravagant, because the people are willing to do their best, they are still not satisfied.The people are rich enough to give to one person. Although they use it like sand, they can take it inexhaustibly. As long as they are generous and willing to go forward, they will not suffer.If the people are in the midst of water and fire, they will not grow extra branches, which is already full of complaints; if they want to extort money, spend extravagance and lust, and use up the fat of the people to enjoy endlessly for a few people, the lamp will be extinguished in a blink of an eye. Then the difference will end, and it will be pointed out by all husbands, and it will eventually be defeated.It can be seen that manpower and material resources are not afraid of consumption, but they must be available from top to bottom.The same is the same luxury and prosperity, but the difference between likes and dislikes of cause and effect is far more than Tianyuan.At the same time, I also thought that there is a virtuous king in the castle, and he needs others to continue.According to the tone of Zhongchi and the elders on the eve of the previous night, it was quite intentional for him to succeed him as the master of the castle.Although he is devoted to immortality and doesn't like wealth and honor in the world, he has thrown thousands of miles into wasteland and brought thousands of loyal and brave children who have sworn to follow him to the death. Do something for the owner of the castle and the people of the whole castle, and repay a little before you can ask your experience.

Li Qi was thinking about it, Lan Zhu peeked at her husband's face full of joy, she was slightly pondering, seemed to be worried, and was about to ask, when Wei Bi flashed across the flower path from the side.At this time, there were a lot of people watching the ceremony, and they looked around the auditorium in the back hall from the two opposite flower trees beside the hall. Some followed the newcomers and pointed to each other.Only Wei Bi frowned, glanced hastily at himself, and then walked into the forest, feeling very suspicious.Immediately afterwards, Qian Xiaocui was seen rushing forward from the crowd, and Naixiong Qian Xitang followed behind, passing by in a flash.Xiaocui was even more frowning, as if she was in a hurry.Not long after, Wei Bi suddenly flashed out from the forest, instead of going in, he walked back.It's strange to think that Lingyun hasn't seen her since she put on her makeup in the morning.Looking at Li Qi again, his eyes were always on him, Wei Bi hurried to and fro, but it was as if he had never seen him.I thought to myself: "My husband's words in the past few days seem to be the same as his heart. It's a pity that Lingyun is such a person that he will marry such a despicable and shameless boy." Suddenly Zhang Wan laughed and said: "Why did Sister Yun come here at this time? Lingyun replied, "I've been behind you all the time. I just had something to do on the way. After going back for a while, I came here." Lanzhu knew it was an excuse.Looking at Li Qi again, he still hasn't heard of it.The party had passed through the second hall and arrived in front of the auditorium. Zhongchi had already greeted each other in auspicious clothes, and the music guard of honor also arrived early.The guests on both sides followed each other to lead the new couple into the hall, playing music and saluting.After the ceremony, lead to the new house, where there are already two feasts.Because the new couple are not secular men and women, and the rules of the fort are different from those outside the mountain, these two banquets are still the people that Brother Jiuxia, Zhu Wu, Cheng Xianzhen, Wei Bi, Lingyun, Ren Long and others get together every day.The new couple regarded themselves as the masters, and under the laughter and persuasion of everyone, each drank a cup of wine, and then had a banquet together as the masters.As usual, Zhongchi also came to join.Among them, only Wei Bi and Ren Long arrived later.One had a look of shame on his face; the other started to get angry when he entered the door, and he and Lanzhu looked at each other as a sign.

Lan Zhu Fang knew that Wei Bi had something to do, and suddenly heard Hong Xing's report, saying that there were two young men and women with two potted flowers, said to be surnamed B, who came here from Chuanyunding to congratulate.Ren Longliao is the brother and sister of the Bing family that Lanzhu said, and before he finished speaking, he took it out first. When the newcomer saw Xianbin coming to congratulate him, he hurriedly ordered more cups and set up a seat, and was about to go out to welcome him.Suddenly I heard Ren Long laughing outside: "Senior Brother Xiao Zhong has come too." Then Ren Long walked in with Zhong Ling, Bing Chun and Bing Wan.Everyone gave up their seats one after another, and suddenly they heard the strong fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus, which made them feel refreshed.Then they saw Red Apricot and Begonia each carrying a two-foot-square white jade pot, in which was planted a two-foot-high sweet-scented osmanthus tree, they walked in and placed them on the flower stand.Everyone saw the straight trunk of the sweet-scented osmanthus, the color of beryl, and many small flowers. The flowers were five-colored and covered the branches. Looking at it, it looked like a canopy made of five-color golden beads. .Bing Wan laughed and said: "Brother and sister Yu reported to the Ming family teacher today that they came here to pay a visit. Unexpectedly, it was Sister Lan's wedding day. Fortunately, when she came, she brought two pots of Dongming Island's five-color Lingzhu fairy osmanthus, so I had to use it as a congratulatory gift. The intention of coming here is not sincere. I'm even more embarrassed if you thank me again." Zhong Ling followed the crowd and said with a smile: "Your brothers and sisters think the gift is too small, so I'll take it on my shoulders." Bingwan smiled and replied: "What is your purpose? Isn't it better than any congratulatory gift?" After hearing the words, everyone knew something was going on, and after toasting, Lanzhu was about to ask.Bingwan had never seen Lingyun before, so he sat with her, and saw that she was really beautiful and intelligent, as beautiful as a fairy, and her face was shining.Looking at Wei Bi again, he looks poor and cunning.I thought to myself: "I was wronged on behalf of Lanzhu before, but now I see her, she is a beautiful woman with the same natural beauty as Lanzhu, but her style is subtle, gentle and charming, it seems to be exaggerated, no wonder Li Qi is upside down. It's just a beautiful woman , How can I follow the thief." Waiting for a pity, listening to Lanzhu's question, remembering the past, and was about to signal to stop.Lanzhu was afraid that Lingyun was supercilious, and because she talked about her thoughts the night before, she knew that she was forced and helpless on her trip to Yunding last time, and it was not her original intention, so she would never do anything more than that, so she hurriedly winked at Bingwan and said with a smile : "There is no one else in the room. This time, Sister Yun is more friendly when I come back. Senior brother Xiao Zhong, please tell me the details." Zhong Ling said with a smile: "This matter is different from the last time I went through the cloud top to get the treasure. It can be said clearly that people who have no chance have gone. I only look for hardships. You don't know how weird one of them is." Bingwan is inconvenient to say more.

Zhong Ling talked about the reason for coming, and said: "That day, the witch and the two gangs didn't know that everyone had successfully returned, so they got up, eager to take revenge and take the treasure. Those two demons have high evil methods, and they covet the hidden treasures in the top of the cloud. The far away came here with the letter, and originally planned to go there that night, but got up immediately after hearing what the temptress said. The way to go was to the southeast, and had to pass the area around Shuwang Peak. The temptress knew that there was a strange person hidden under the peak, with very high magic power. In the past, two comrades went to explore recklessly. One fell to the ground and suffered a big loss. He cut off his left hand and retreated in shock before he even saw the shadow of the stranger. The other was trapped by a ray of light before he landed. Unable to escape, no matter where the conflict was, as soon as he approached, he felt as if his whole body was being pricked by needles, and it was extremely painful. Finally, he saw the opportunity and did not dare to resist. He knelt down and begged for help. After a false alarm, he had to escape and come back. The wounded monster named Ao Zhulie held a grudge in his heart, and colluded with several accomplices, went to spy on revenge. The people who went there either couldn't find the place, or there seemed to be a huge resistance partition under the waist of the peak, so they couldn't land. What's more, when I got to the bottom and walked near the cliff where the stranger lived, I suddenly felt a sharp pain. It seemed that there was a very strange sword tree hidden in front of me, and it kept turning there, but I couldn't see it. It must be injured. There is a reckless person inside, walking a little faster, without paying attention, pointing to the front, talking to his companion. As soon as he stretched his hand forward, he suddenly felt a sharp pain, and immediately retreated. Furthermore, his palm was already bald, and his fingers were all gone. It was cut off, dripping with blood, but there was no trace of it. At that time, I was very angry, and hurriedly cast evil magic weapons, trying to force the enemy to fight, but it was useless. No matter how powerful the magic weapon, the flying sword, just shot, it was like The stone was thrown into the sea, and the demon light flashed, and it disappeared. Although the other person was not injured, because the other person was invisible in front of him, he set up an ambush. Wan Wuxing was surrounded by swords and could not move. In the end, he cried out and lost all the magic weapons for self-defense. He only knew how powerful he was with his body. No one dared to provoke him anymore. Later, two monsters passed by unintentionally , but nothing happened. Gradually, it was found that people would be harmless if they bypassed the peak to the right, and did not pass through the sky above the cliff concave where other people lived. The peak passes by on the left. "The temptress wanted to avoid even the tree king peak, so she went around a hundred miles more to avoid any trouble. But when the two demon parties came, they passed by this peak and flew over from the left side of the peak. There was no sign of anything wrong. Fa, Naishi is also the Patriarch Hunyuan, the leader of the Wutai Sect. He thought that the other party was shocked by the prestige of the Wutai Sect, and he dared not complain. He insisted that this move was too embarrassing for the teacher. After persuasion, I became a little wary. Although I went around from the peak to the right, and came back after the incident, I still wanted to try it out to see who it was. It was so powerful. The temptress refused to listen, and knew that the two were Wutai I had to listen to the experts. I didn't know that these two monsters had passed by before, and it was just a coincidence that these two strangers hadn't returned. Within a radius of 200 miles of Shuwang Peak, no monsters are allowed to pass by as usual. Because the cliff is on the left side of the peak, The area on the right side of the peak is not easy to meet, so it is better. Otherwise, even if you catch up with the opponent who is playing chess, and you are too lazy to make a move when you are thinking about it, otherwise you will still suffer. It's just strong. One of the people in the room spoke out badly, and relying on the treasure of hearing and illuminating the shape, he took it out and looked down. The temptress wanted to stop her, so she yelled: "Ignorant evildoer, look at it." Who am I? This is easy.' Seeing a ray of brilliance fly up, one of the three monsters, a man and a woman, fell first for no reason; the other was trapped by the rainbow-like sword light and could not escape; He descended by himself, knelt down and begged for mercy, so he had to escape. "When I rushed back from here to spy, because I knew that the Yiren had a strange temperament, I stopped Wu Peng from a long distance and did not let him fly near. I saw that Changhong and the demon had disappeared, and I knew that the Yiren would not spare them lightly. I was watching from a distance in the air, I suddenly felt a huge suction force, people and birds were all sucked in, and flew down the front peak. Wu Peng still wanted to force himself, because I heard the master said that I knew the other party's good, good and evil, so I didn't follow the orthodox practice He is in a difficult situation, and loves young children the most, so he is busy drinking Wu Peng, and he is not allowed to struggle, so he throws himself into it quickly. While kneeling on Peng's back, he said: "The old fairy is here. I wanted to see you a long time ago, but I am young. Don't dare to be presumptuous. Now I am called, I can't ask for it. Wu Peng is ignorant, and I hope to beg for forgiveness." Before I finished speaking, the suction suddenly disappeared. I still directed Wu Peng to descend. When I went to the ground, I saw that the temptress was gone. One dead and one wounded, the wounded one was wailing for his life. Listen to someone calling me in the cliff. I know that there is a golden knife prohibition five or six feet away from the cliff mouth. I can't act rashly. I'm afraid I will be accidentally injured like a demon. He ordered Wu Peng to wait at the side, first bowed to Ya'ao to see him, and then walked in tentatively, but nothing happened. "I looked carefully before, and there was no one in the hollow of the cliff. When I was about ten feet away, I just knelt down again, and a golden light flashed in front of me, and there was a tall, hunchbacked, red-faced old man, and sitting opposite was a squat monk with an ugly appearance. The cliff depression is very small, about ten feet long, and less than ten feet deep. In the middle is a flat rock with a radius of three feet, and a chessboard is engraved on it, as if playing chess. Each sits on a shorter rock. Look at the air , the cliff recess just accommodates two people, sitting opposite each other across the stone, not sheltered from the wind and rain, and there is no room for maneuver except for the seat. I thought: "These two strangers have high mana, and there are many famous mountains and scenic spots in the world. Why did you choose this one?" The desolate and gloomy snow-capped mountains and cliffs, the narrow place, lived in it for a long time, and refused to leave?" Fang Zai was puzzled, and the monk laughed and said, "Do you know who this red-faced old man is?" The old man said with a smile "It's hard for you to be such a wise monk. How could he know the origins of the two of us as a young boy?" Didn't mention a word?" I was awakened, stood in front of me, and replied respectfully after hearing the words: "My teacher only said that there were two senior immortal elders living in Shuwang Peak, so I avoided the road, and I was not allowed to come forward if I was called. Read. Just now, because I saw the demon party trapped, I sent my friends back, and wanted to admire the magic power of the two old seniors. I was blessed to see it. I don’t know anything else.” I really keep my promise, and this Yu is really clever and lovely.' Then he said about today's three demons' rude death and injury. Then he said: 'I will ask your master about the origin of the two of us. The evildoer defeated Qingxing, and now he has to finish the remaining chess, so he has no time to say more. The enchantress has been let go. Of these two evildoers from Wutaimen, one relied on evil methods and cast himself to death, while the other survived and was injured. It is very heavy and can no longer fly. For this reason, I will call you down, and I will send the two evildoers to the thief's lair, and give them a warning. Don't let people come here to die.' Take a golden ring and give me as a reward The other letter, I will teach it on my own behalf with a teacher. I thank you and take the order, and Wu Peng will catch the two demons and send them to the thief's den to put them down. "Yesterday, when my master returned to the mountain, he was very happy to see the letter. He asked about the past, and said that the golden ring is a treasure. It can be used after 36 days of refining with the immortal method. The two strange people are famous among the senior Sanxian. Dafang Zhenren Yixiu, one is Zen master Yifa, a senior monk. I was favored by them, and I was given a treasure by chance. I didn’t mention the words in the letter, but I suddenly said this morning that these two old seniors have something to do soon. They need someone to help them, but they are all eccentric and hateful. It takes two people to succeed. Brother Geng's looks and expressions are hard to match. Only the Nine Heroes sent two of them to go, and they are more like them. Only the female heroes can't go. Seventh Brother Couples are not allowed to go far before they are newly married. Anyone who goes there will never return empty-handed, there must be a reunion, why don't you give it a try?" Jiuxia and others were overjoyed when they heard the words.After discussing with each other, because there are four people looking for treasures from the trip through Yunding, I originally wanted to invite Duan Quan to be the master, and choose another person to go with me.Duan Quan insisted that he was old and had no ambitions, and that this time, his seventh brother made repeated offers for the desertion.Now that everyone has a place to live and live, they have lived here for a year or two, and they have to return to their hometown in the Middle Earth.At present, it is discussed that after the seventh brother apprentices, he will secretly return to his hometown, bring his family members, and live in seclusion in this paradise from now on.Knowing that there is no division in the celestial industry, it is better to let other brothers go.Li Qi knew that his wife was virtuous and his son was filial, so in order to restore the country and the loyalty of the alliance, he asked Guan to come here.Knowing that the fate of the previous dynasty is over and it is difficult to recover, and all the people have gone to the paradise again, they naturally feel homesick, and they all urge with one voice, please take the relatives to hide together.Duan Quan is most reluctant to part with Li Qi, originally he was in a dilemma, but because there are many daughters, all of them are very virtuous and filial, and they will not return to their hometown for a long time, so they must come to find him.The iron fortress is isolated from the outside world, and it is impossible to search for it. The enemy's net is dense, and it is not easy to pick up family members.And seeing Li Qi raised his head and said, all the friends in the alliance certainly spoke in unison.Lanzhu even stepped forward, saying that recently the fort often used the golden sand and medicinal materials produced in the mountains as merchants to go to China to trade, and it was not difficult to welcome the family.Duan Quan is Xinuo, and he was supposed to get up soon.Seeing his firm resignation, everyone knew that the eldest brother was a modest gentleman and was busy welcoming his family members, so they stopped fighting each other.Cui, Huang, and Wan Sanxia were left, and they gave in to each other for a while.Li Qi persuaded: "Although the immortals only need two people, it's okay to have one or two more. Fortunately, it's better to make a special trip to meet each other, each according to his fortune, and let him choose. Wouldn't it be better? Just go with Brother Duan." Duan Quan still resigned firmly.Zhong Ling also said: "From Master's tone, it seems that there are not many people. If you really want to go together, you should go in two." Cui Nanzhou originally wanted Huang and Wan to go together.Because the two of them insisted on refusing to do so, they agreed at the time, which was out of reluctance.Hearing what Zhong Ling said again, he didn't mention it on the surface, but secretly made up his mind. After the agreement was made, everyone drank the wedding wine together, talked and laughed happily, and did not send the newcomer back to the room until midnight.When everyone went out, they saw that an iron castle had become a sea of ​​flowers and stars. The lights everywhere were as dense as stars, and the flowers and the moon competed for brilliance.They marched together and went separately.Looking back at Weibi, Lingyun didn't know what was going on, but he was inseparable from Dingduan and Wang Erxia.Lingyun was summoned by Zhu Wu and his wife to travel together, but they only whispered a few words to each other when they parted, but did not go with them.Duan and Wang Zhuxia all felt strange.Duan Quan is a kind person, seeing that Wei Bi's expression is sneaky and has something on his mind, fearing that Cheng Quan is naturally funny, so he mocks and teases him, and deliberately divides people into two groups: Ling Chengquan, Jin, and Zhang Erxia accompanied the Bing brothers and sisters together. ; All the way with Weibi, secretly observe.Seeing that he still had a clever smile on his face, and his pair of triangular eyes kept looking around, as if something embarrassing happened, and he was afraid that people would be watching.When he walked back to the hotel, Wei Bi sat aside, talking and laughing happily, but didn't say to leave.Lingyunben, Chengquan, Zhu Wu and his wife, brothers and sisters of the Bing family, and various heroines went to watch the lanterns outside the castle together, and never returned.It wasn't until dawn that the fireworks and singing outside had gradually faded away, and the sky was not far from the dawn, so I saw Chengquan walking back alone.Entering the door, he said with a smile, "Why haven't the eldest brother and the second brother slept yet? Have brothers Cui, Huang and Wan three slept?" Duan Quan replied with a smile, "The seventh brother is very happy today. It's rare for him to celebrate together. In such a grand occasion, the three of them joined together I didn't sleep well for several nights, so I went to lie down when I came back. My second brother and I are not tired yet, and we don't like excitement. It's rare that Brother Wei came here to talk, and before we knew it, we spent the whole night. Mrs. Bing What about brother and sister and fifth sister?" Cheng Quan glanced at Wei Bi, and replied with a smile: "Tonight the people are having a carnival, and there is a lot of singing and dancing everywhere. It is said that since the Iron Fort, there has never been such a grand occasion. Brother Zhu proposed to visit the whole fort. Home for a midnight snack, and on behalf of the host to accommodate new guests. Except for Zhong Xiaoxia, who received a fairy message from the old man in snow clothes on the way, and flew away first on a Wupeng, the rest of the people almost visited all the best places before arriving at Zhu’s house. Zhang Jiumei first saw that the people of the whole fort held a carnival. Along the way, there were fire trees and silver flowers, and the lights were brilliant, as bright as day, and the moonlight was beautiful. I wanted to invite my elder brothers to enjoy the lanterns together. My fifth sister and I know that the elder brother, the second brother, and the third brother are always happy. The fourth brother and the sixth brother started from Chuanyunding. They didn't sleep well for several nights, and they were all of the same temperament. When they returned to the hotel, they would definitely rest and would not go. After repeated dissuasion, they invited them in the future. Sure enough, they slept first. It's just that The festive lanterns are in full bloom tonight, and people in the castle say that they are rare in a hundred years. Because of the voluntary efforts of the people, they compete with each other to be rich and rich. Within two days, the two or three hundred miles of paradise inside and outside the Iron Fort were decorated into a paradise. The sea of ​​flowers and lights is a rare and good time. The old castle owner was afraid of wasting too much material resources, which was not what he wanted. After seeing such a grand occasion, he felt that the people of the whole castle had worked so hard to achieve this state, just for one day's joy. It's a pity. It was a pity when I traveled in low clothes. I was very moved when I saw the people's sincerity and love. The matter has come to an end. I simply made fun of it and accepted the people's kindness. I came back and sent an order: From tomorrow, I will continue for five days. Prepare wine and meat, and let the people pick them up as they please. I heard that there are still several days of grand events, and people are a little tired, and want to come back to rest. At this time, the fifth sister and the others are all staying at Zhu's house. The brothers and sisters practiced the method taught by their masters and made the famous flowers of the four seasons bloom on the third day at the same time, so as to leave a good story. The prosperity of the world in our party must decline, and the splendor of the world must return to mediocrity. Resign, and talk about having fun with each other tomorrow morning. Unexpectedly, brother Wei hasn't left yet, and elder brother and second brother haven't slept yet, so we'll talk later." Wei Bi knew that Chengquan and him had never been friends, so he signaled to chase away the guests, which was inconvenient Stay again, think about it for a while, and say goodbye.Duan Quan saw that he looked suspicious that night, there must be something hard to say, Li Qi's bedroom is unoccupied, he wanted to keep him in the room, but seeing Cheng Quan secretly winked and blocked him, so he had no choice but to let it go. After Weibi left, Duan and Wang asked with a smile, "What's wrong with the eighth brother?" Cheng Quan replied with a smile, "This guy is really not a human being. It's a pity that Lingyun is such a good person. He has been deceived by him, and he still doesn't realize it. I didn't want to Excuse me, just now on the way Zhong Xiaoxia told someone about this matter to me, so I know the cause and effect. I have already promised Zhong Xiaoxia, so I don’t want to tell you the details first. I just ask you to pay attention to this person’s actions at any time. Falling into the hands of the wicked, being harmed by him, and the future of the seventh brother and his wife are also important. This guy looks abnormal tonight, and I have half of his affairs, and I also know why he stays here. Big brother and second brother, please lie down first I have to wake up after not sleeping for a long time. Here are five pills of elixir, which can strengthen the body and soothe the nerves without causing fatigue. It is a gift from the Bing brothers and sisters, and it happens to be one pill for each brother. Brother Huang, Cui, and Wan San have already fallen asleep, and it is dawn. Get up, let's take it together. I've already taken one pill, and I'm not tired, wait for me to follow in secret, and see what tricks these gangsters can do." Duan Quan stopped and said, "The castle master is wise, wise and brave, and everyone expects it. Wei Bixin In the near future, even if he colludes with a few scumbags, there may not be any trouble. It is almost dawn, and it is the time for the seventh brother to be happy, so why not sleep peacefully together and let him go." Cheng Quan sneered: "Brother, how do you know The behavior of this group of insane people. Because of Zhong Xiaoxia’s repeated warnings, the matter should be after one month. There are many things that cannot be said first. After all, it is much better to know in advance and be prepared. I must find out his conspiracy. Please lie down, and you will know soon." After finishing speaking, he took the hidden weapon and walked out with the newly acquired invisible wall.Duan Quan knew that he was both wise and brave, and he hated evil like a vengeance. During the festive period, he was afraid that his evil would be too severe and embarrass Lingyun, so he hurriedly caught up and tried to persuade him.Chengquan smiled and replied: "Brother, don't worry, there are a lot of karmic connections. In any case, Lingyun is a good person after all, and he has a long-standing relationship with Seventh Brother. If something happens at this time, it depends on her. How can we get along with him? Is this fellow general knowledge? My trip makes sense, don't worry." Wang Fan also said: "Eighth brother is always careful in his actions, so there is no need to worry too much." Duan Quan stopped trying to persuade him. After Cheng Quan left, Duan Quan saw that the sky was approaching dawn, and the Wang Fan people had already gone to bed first. He thought to himself: "Nine brothers and sisters love each other more than compatriots. It is rare to have this paradise, and the fairy fate meets. The old man in snow clothes foretells the fairy tale. There is an accident. The eighth brother is vigilant, careful, resourceful, and has always acted boldly when he encounters troubles. When he left just now, his expression was so nervous. People like Wei Bi would never take it to heart. The day before yesterday, he said behind his back that he was a waste, how could he So much importance? From his tone, it is clear that the relationship is of great importance, and there is a hidden crisis. Could it be that the future hidden danger in the fort will lie on this person?" The more I think about it, the more worried I become.Thinking of welcoming the family members again, I will not feel tired when I have too many thoughts. After sleeping for a while, I can't fall asleep. Seeing that the sky is already bright, I can hear the sound of drums and music outside again.反正睡不成，索性把灵丹服下，起来盥漱，想等成全回来探询，一直候到辰刻，也未回转。 黄、崔、万三侠已早起身，各将灵丹服下，正说昨夜之事。忽听乐声大作，问知新人正在行礼，忙同赶去，向堡主和新人道贺。朱武和昨晚同游的人已然先到，只成全一人不在，金国士欲言又止。段、王二人心中奇怪，当着众人不便多说，笑问：“五妹，八弟何往，如何未来？”国士笑答：“刚才他还在此，他来最早，想是昨夜未睡，回房安息去了。”段、王二人知是托词，又见张婉朝卫壁把嘴一努。再看卫壁，虽强打笑脸，却不时露出愁容。灵筠和丙纨同立一处，离卫壁颇远，不似往日难得离开之状，料有隐情。忽听成全隐身在旁，耳语道：“大哥转告诸兄，我还有事，不可寻找，少时再说，那旁海棠树下男女三人，便是未来祸胎，我们随时留意才好。”段泉回头一看，正是钱氏兄妹，同了武凯之妹武凤。小翠一双媚眼，注定在卫璧身上，也不知是喜是怒，面上神情老是阴晴不定。武凤紧傍希唐而立，面上却带愁容。暗忖：“这三人，钱希唐为人最坏，听兰珠口气，此人除有一点聪明而外，并无大用。他妹小翠，人颇娟好，幼失父母，依兄长大，虽打得一手好暗器，如论功夫，和乃兄一样，并无过人之处。武凤虽得乃父传授，但也不是兰珠对手。照理这三人决闹不出什乱子来，何以成全如此看重？” 心正寻思，新人行礼已毕，来请入席。诸侠除黄、崔、万三侠昨夜未与成全见面，余人多在朱家听到一点口风，因知事关重要，偏生定数难移，在这几个狗男女叛迹未露以前，不能指明加以处治，各在暗中留意。见卫璧假装观花，背了灵筠，将脸朝外，带着一脸诡笑，不时朝小翠眉来眼去，小翠面上立现喜容。隔了一会，又暗中各打了一个手势，钱氏兄妹便和武凤一同走去。卫肇好似吁了一口气，随向灵筠身旁走去。灵筠竟似全不在意，依然笑颜相向。入席以后，卫璧仍和灵筠分坐。成全也在入席以前现身，装作由外走来，一同入座。兰珠新婚，容光越发美艳。又知全堡人众一体爱戴，隆重非常，人逢喜事心神爽，自然又多了几分喜气。 散席，应诸长老、堡人之请，同往阅军，威仪更盛。李琦知道众心归附，借着阅军，隐寓未来继承堡主之意。部下原带健儿本早交出，与堡中原有武士合在一起。这次因是全堡武士一律参加，人数多出好几倍，自觉新来不久，便当大任，再四坚辞，后经堡主与长老诸人再三敦劝，方始执命，请全堡武士齐集教场，新夫妇只同了段、王、朱、陈男女诸侠和丙氏兄妹、两位远客、两名慧婢，各穿戎服，轻骑同往。上了将台，先向中迟与诸长老致词拜命，再朝四外围观的人民同致谢词。这时除却各要口轮值的人而外，倾堡来观，数百亩方圆一片大教场，人已布满，环成一大半圆圈。来观人民多着吉服新衣，手持香花，欢声雷动。场上诸健儿又都是盔甲鲜明，人人武勇，旌旗蔽野，刀光映日。新夫妇一个英雄，一个美人，手持令旗宝剑，并立台上，指挥三军，操演阵法，望去威风凛凛，光彩照人，不论别的，单这仪表英姿，已把全场人的目光慑住。角声起处，立时肃静，那么大一片人，只见万头攒动，鸦雀无声。场上健儿已早列阵相待，刀光旗影，耀日迎风，全似泥塑木雕，静荡荡的，听不到半点声息。等新夫妇向众谦谢致词之后，只听震天价一片称贺之声，如潮水一般涌过，重又肃静，连个咳嗽之声均无。当日除武侯八阵之外，又加演了行军对阵之法，军容之盛，更胜于前，一直演到黄昏将近，方始演毕。 众人在万众欢呼中，正待收兵归去，忽听破空之声，一道黄光映着斜阳残照，穿云电驰而来。丙氏兄妹看出是左道剑光，不禁大惊，忙喝：“诸兄留意，此是敌人。”黄光已经凌空下坠，直落将台之上，现出一个身材矮胖，装束得非僧非道的黄衣怪人。这时众人正在台上，望着台下健儿整队归去，黄衣人来势特快，本出不意。幸是九侠久经大敌，丙氏兄妹又在一旁大声疾呼，怪人一落地，除兰珠和程贤贞恐伤堡主，同往中迟身旁赶去，拔剑相待外，金国士、张婉。丙纨三女侠，已同声清叱，迎上前去，只李琦一人神色自若。来人本意，未把敌人放在眼里，意在威吓。及见对方主帅手抱令旗，声色不动，旁立三少女纷纷拔剑，虽未离手飞出，剑光十分强烈，内一女子手持一镜，更是精芒电射，寒光逼人，知道厉害，心中一惊，锐气大挫。表面仍装镇定，故意冷笑道：“我奉命来此下书，并不伤人，何必害怕，大惊小怪？”话未说完，猛觉背上被人点了一下，哑穴立被封闭，不能言动。随听喝道：“无耻妖道，有话好说，闹这玄虚作什？似你这等左道旁门，休说堡主，便我弟兄九人，也不知见过多少。你如在山口报名求见，不问是何来意，来者是客，怎会找这没趣？你既欺人太甚，只好当你盗贼看待了。如说我们以多为胜，坐山欺人，由我成全一人和你交手，也是一样。你既自命道术之士，我这寻常武功，当有解破之法，莫非还要我把点穴法给你解去，才能动手不成？” 妖道名叫铁剪真人庞曜，原奉妖师之命，来此下书：限令中迟七日之内让出铁堡，并将穿云顶杀死妖党的几个对头献出。否则便率同党和附近山中隐藏的一伙大盗杀进堡来，鸡犬不留。来时，因听妖师说起，前在中土曾与九侠见过一次，彼时九侠之师慧日大师同了两个前辈剑仙在场，不曾下手，后便不知下落。因受好友之托，到处寻访。近在哈密探出九侠带了大队人马，曾由哈密经过，等到官方得信，派兵追赶，为狂风大雪所阻。以为九侠所带人马驼队甚多，无论逃向何处，均难掩蔽行藏，至多埋在黄沙积雪之中，决不会查访不出他们的下落。过了三日，风定雪住，前往查看，只见雪高丈余，雪面上连个足印俱无。以为那一次风沙大大，从来少见，风住之后，继以大雪，千百里内均被冰雪布满，一任九侠武功多高，终是凡人，决禁不住这等奇险，十之八九埋藏在内。等到雪化以后，再往发掘查看，休说是人，连驼马骨头均未寻到一根。仅在一座沙堆里面掘出好些羊皮水囊和吃残牛羊骨、零星用具之类。越想越怪，忙即传令天山南北，四处搜索，终无影迹。 妖师闻知此事，次日见了隐伏北天山的盗首九头狮子龙天化和几个男女妖人，说起日前穿云顶宝光剑气上升，三次派人往取。第一次为雾阵所阻，未得深入，那宝光又是虚影，人一近前，便自扑空。仅在附近擒回一个不知姓名的少女，被一旁门女仙救去，那女仙自称波旬婆，家住冷魂峪。二次推了两个能手，和妖妇同往，不料为一少年暗器所杀，只妖妇一人受伤逃回。三次再往，还未走到，路过树王峰，便被峰下隐居的两个异人擒去，仍只妖妇一人逃回。龙天化随又谈起铁堡之事。妖师乃五台派有名人物混元祖师，法力甚高，得道已有多年。闻言细一寻思，对众说道：“前听人言，长白三老隐居北天山，你们所见虚影，极似他们师父昔年降魔镇山之宝九宫塔上奇珍。照此情势，这三个老怪物定必隐藏在此。他们将宝光虚影现出地面，当有原因，怎会被人得去？老大刘蒙人最古怪，分明有意为难。否则去的人均是道术之士，怎会为暗器所杀？那少年神情装束，颇似九侠中为首的一个。这男女九人，出外均有标志，他们带了那么多人马，忽在风沙积雪之中全数失踪，必也是隐居在此无疑。” 正说之间，忽听另一同党来报，说碧目鬼王阿呼图日前曾命三妖徒前往穿云顶掘取藏珍，不料死了两个，剩下一个逃回。阿呼图因见魔灯熄灭了两朵灯花，知二妖徒为敌所杀，神形皆灭，当时暴怒，立用地遁赶去。行时匆忙，与妖徒中途相左，不知底细，以为敌人既将妖徒杀死，必是能手。到后一看，竟是凡人，已用邪法伤了一人。不料洪都真人替身燕云叟突然现身，不禁大惊。就这样仍被伤了一个化身，才得逃回，差一点便难幸免。互为印证，已知九侠那么多人马，远来不久，北天山到处冰山雪岭，景物荒寒，无可栖身，断定必在铁堡之中藏伏，更无别处，本就要来窥探。 这日武成父子先后赶往盗窟，说由钱希唐口中探出九侠果在铁堡，李琦已与堡主之女结婚，成了一家。并说九侠穿云顶之行，也是闻风而去，与宝主人并不相识。除堡主父女与鹰巢顶雪衣老人相识，偶然来往而外，九侠和堡主一样，均是凡人，不过武功极好罢了。妖师本想在天山创立门户，一听铁堡风景出产之美，不由心动。龙天化和武氏父子又从旁怂恿，说是堡中本有钱希唐内应，新近希唐又命乃妹小翠，勾结到一个有力同党，此行定必成功。妖师还觉素来行事明张旗鼓，为示自己声威，特命妖徒庞曜，先往下书。满拟一举成功，哪知所闻不详，九侠奉命隐秘，对于得到藏珍之事，除堡主任中迟和朱武、程贤贞外，谁也不知底细。灵筠虽然知道，因受仙人之诫，又知丈夫非人，连日已看出许多可疑的形迹，自伤薄命，一字不曾吐露。九侠不但尽得藏珍，李琦夫妇更是重返师门，领了传授，所有法宝，全能由心应用。 庞曜素性狂妄，以为对方均是凡人，休说师父亲来，便自己一人，也能制服全堡，为所欲为，到时故意示威，想先给敌人一个厉害。做梦也未想到，身才落地，便被人制住，言动不得，又惊又愧，空自急怒，任人嘲笑，无计可施。对方话未说完，面前人影一晃，突然现出一个短小精悍少年，手指自己，嘲笑喝问。同时看出对面三个女子所用法宝均非寻常，才知估错了价，悔已无及。成全见他目定口呆，不能回话，笑嘻嘻问道：“原来你那左道邪法，不过如此。此时给你厉害，必当我方才暗算，心中不服。我先将你解开，看你能闹什么花样。”随说，走往背后，朝背脊上软筋猛捏了一下，跟着又是一掌。庞耀方觉背筋酸痛难禁，由不得“哎呀”一声，叭的一下，背上又中了一掌。成全有意和他开玩笑，这一掌竟用了八九成力，打得又重又快。庞耀骤不及防，又当受制之际，空有一身邪法，并无用处，气穴虽被震开，言动复原，但吃这一下重掌，竟被打出十几步远，几乎跌倒地上。当时心脉皆震，两眼乌黑，两太阳穴直冒金星。知受内伤，众目之下，丢此大脸，不由怒火上攻，狂吼一声，待要施展邪法还攻。叭的一下，左脸又挨了一个大嘴巴，牙齿打落了好几个，头晕眼花，口中鲜血直流，疼痛非常。不顾伤敌，忙施邪法防身时，又听成全喝道：“你怎如此脓包？有什鬼门道，再不使出，我又要打你了。”语声就在身前不远，只不见人。庞暇还当邪法发动稍迟，以致连中暗算，心中恨极。一面放出一片黄光，将身护住，一面扬手又是一口绿阴阴的妖刀，朝对面发话之处飞去。说时迟，那时快，就在这扬手飞刀一眨眼的当儿，敌人话未说完，右脸上又挨了一下重的。最厉害的是敌人形影不见，邪法无功，妖刀本朝对面飞去，敌人不曾受伤，却由斜刺里飞来一道宝光，只一裹，便将妖刀裹去，宝光连闪，当时粉碎消灭，认出是方才持镜少女所发。 经此一来，心寒气沮，凶焰尽敛，哪里还敢动手。手抚着痛脸，颤声疾呼：“且慢动手，等我交完书信，再打不迟。”随见面前人影一晃，成全二次现身，仍是笑嘻嘻问道：“你上来何等气焰，而今威风何在？挨我这两下嘴巴，不冤枉吧？”庞暇心虽万分愧恨，无奈敌人隐形神妙，深浅莫测，看似凡人，偏会打得那么重。防身邪法既无用处，对面好些敌人还未动手，只这矮子已吃了大亏，再打下去，白受苦痛凌辱，与事无济。没奈何，只得强忍气愤，狞笑答道：“矮鬼休狂，你不过会点障眼法欺人，早晚寻你算账。此是我师父和龙老寨主来信，你们看去。”成全把两只怪眼一翻，喝道：“无知妖孽，再发狂言，当时教你活受。似你这等行同盗贼，还想生还不成？”说罢，人影一晃，又已不见。庞曜已被打怕，疾喊：“两国交锋，不斩来使。矮鬼意欲何为？”话未说完，李琦因想问明来意，再作计较，忙喝：“八弟停手。”成全也自现身，笑对庞暇道：“两国交锋，自与下书人无关，但你方才来势太已可恶，如不杀你，情理难容。快将报丧帖子献出，等堡主、七哥看完，再行发落。你如妄想逃走，定必形神皆灭，连残魂也休想保全，且看你的造化吧。”庞曜为成全先声所夺，信以为真，越发害怕，知道多言徒自取辱，哪里还敢开口，强忍愤恨，把书取出。 成全接过，交与中迟和众人观看，中迟见书，又惊又怒，方要开口。丙纯在旁，忙使眼色止住，笑道：“堡主不必介意，可约他第七日同往树王峰北玉山头上相见，分个高下便了。”中迟会意，便命李琦转告。李琦如言传话，又对庞耀道：“以你今日行为，本应按照堡规，将你处死。只因妖贼无知，想使你带回口信，姑容你多活数日。可告妖贼，第七日玉山头上静待伏诛便了。”庞曜还想交代两句，成全笑喝道：“你这妖孽还不快滚，打没挨够么？”说完人影又一晃不见。庞曜先前连受重创，已成惊弓之鸟，始终摸不清对方根底，不敢再强，怒喝：“到日叫你知道厉害。”声随人起，立纵妖遁，破空逃去。 众人高兴头上，遇此拂逆之事，多半气愤。中迟更因众人法宝新得，爱婿还未正式拜师传授仙法，看妖人来势和书上口气十分厉害，表面镇静，心实忧疑，笑问丙氏兄妹有何高见。丙纯笑答：“混元妖师，曾听家师谈过，邪法虽然厉害，但是九宫塔上藏珍威力神妙，诸位兄妹已学会用法，足能抵御一阵。玉山头又在树王峰的侧面，相隔甚近，那两位异人决不容这班妖邪在彼卖弄。我们占有不少便宜，慢说不至于败，就败也必有人出头。有此七日，足可准备，放心便了。”中迟闻言，又和李琦夫妻及段、王诸侠商议了几句，便同回堡。 李琦见卫璧不曾随来，灵筠双眉不时紧锁，面有忧容，心虽万分怜惜，无如罗敷有夫，使君有妇，爱妻情又深厚，惟恐多心，又为了以前痕迹，反比别人多上一层嫌疑。平日相见，寻常寒温客套以外，休说和众人一样随意说笑，出入相偕，连话都不能多说几句，也不敢时作刘桢平视，空自为她抱屈惋惜，无可如何。不过男女心情，多半微妙。这时二人表面上虽然各自防闲，内心却有一种说不出来的味儿。一方是少年新婚，情深知己，对于灵筠虽然一见钟情，十分颠倒，无奈佳人已属沙咤利，名花有主，未许情痴。而娇妻贤淑，慧美多情，她越是大度包容，牺牲自我，越不忍于辜负，使其隐吟幽怨，再者堡中规俗，夫妻情爱专一，开头结合颇难，惟其慎之于始，一与之齐便成没世，同穴之念，胜于同衾，积习相沿，从无乖违。以自己这样，才来不久，便结婚姻，又所娶是堡主之女，众望所归，此举实破前例，可知万分看重，行止稍有不检，何以对爱妻，而慰兄弟堡人之望，便在中土，对方是个有夫之妇，不比文君新寡，邻女窥园，也为世法