Chapter 22 Chapter 22
Linghu Chong stood quietly for a long time, seeing the moon reaching the sky, and the night was getting dark, he thought of all kinds of doubts, he must go to Meizhuang to find out, if the senior named Ren is not a treacherous and evil person, he should also rescue him from trouble.
Now identify the path and go to Meizhuang.After going up the lonely mountain, he walked through the forest and approached the village from the slope. Hearing the silence in the village, he gently jumped into the wall.Seeing that dozens of rooms are all dark, only one room on the right side has a light from the window, he walked quietly to the window, and heard an old voice shouting: "Huang Zhonggong, do you know your crime?" is harsh.
Linghu Chong was very surprised that with Huang Zhonggong's status, someone would speak to him in such a tone, he lowered his body and leaned inward from the window crack.I saw four people sitting in four chairs, three of them were elderly people in their fifties and sixties, and the other was a middle-aged woman.All four were wearing black shirts with yellow belts around their waists.When Linghu Chong saw their clothes, he knew they were from the Demon Cult.He also saw Huang Zhonggong, Bald Biweng, and Dan Qingsheng standing in front of the four of them, with their backs turned to the window, Linghu Chong couldn't see the expressions of the three of them, but every time they sat and stood, there was obviously a difference in dignity.
Just listen to Huang Zhong's fair words: "Yes, this subordinate knows the crime. The four elders came, and the subordinate did not greet them from afar. The crime is serious, the crime is serious."
A thin old man sitting in the middle sneered and said, "Hmph, what's the crime of never welcoming Yuanying? What's the matter with pretending? What about Black and White? Why don't you come to see me?"
Linghu Chong secretly laughed: "I locked Black and White in the dungeon, but Huang Zhonggong and the others thought he had escaped." Then he thought: "Why are they elders and subordinates? That's right, they are all members of the Demon Cult." Just listen Huang Zhonggong said: "The four elders, the subordinates are not strict in discipline, this black and white son has a perverse temperament, and he has changed a lot recently, and he is not in the village these few days."
The old man stared at him, suddenly his eyes brightened, and he said coldly: "Huang Zhonggong, the leader ordered you to garrison Meizhuang, is it for you to play the piano, drink, and paint here?" Huang Zhonggong bowed and said: "The four subordinates are here to take care of the key criminal according to the order of the leader." The old man said: "That's it. How is the security of the key criminal?" Huang Zhonggong said: "Report to the elder, the prisoner will be detained in the dungeon. Ten For the past two years, my subordinates have never left Meizhuang, and dare not neglect their duties." The old man said: "Very good, very good. You have never left Meizhuang, and dare not neglect your duties. In this way, the criminal is still detained in the dungeon Got it?" Huang Zhong said, "Exactly."
The old man raised his head, looked at the roof, and suddenly let out a laugh, and the dust fell from the ceiling.After a while, he said, "Very good! You bring that important criminal here and let us have a look." Huang Zhonggong said, "Forgive me, the four elders. That day, the leader ordered that unless the leader and his elders come in person, no matter who you are, everyone will be punished." Not allowed to visit key criminals, offenders..."
The old man stretched out his hand, took out a piece from his bosom, held it up high, and then stood up.The other three sitting people also stood up, looking respectful.Linghu Chong stared at it, and saw that it was about half a foot long, it was a piece of scorched black wood, with patterns and characters carved on it, it looked very strange.Huang Zhonggong and the other three bowed and said: "The arrival of the leader's black wooden token is like the presence of the leader, and I would like to obey the order." The old man said: "Okay, you go and bring the criminal up."
Huang Zhonggong hesitated and said: "The brothers and feet of the criminal are cast in fine steel chains, there is no way... no way to bring them here."
The old man sneered and said, "Until this moment, you are still making excuses and trying to deceive. Let me ask you, how did the criminal escape?"
Huang Zhonggong was startled and said: "The criminal...the criminal escaped? There is absolutely no such thing. This person is in the dungeon in good condition, and his subordinates saw it with their own eyes not long ago. How... how could he escape? Go out?" The old man's face was calm, and he said softly: "Oh, so he is still in the dungeon, it's a mistake to blame you, I'm so sorry." Standing up with a pleasant face, he slowly approached him, as if he wanted to greet the three The man apologized, and suddenly stretched out his hand and patted Huang Zhonggong on the shoulder.Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng took two quick steps back at the same time.But they moved very quickly, the old man shot faster, with two slaps, he also hit the right shoulders of Bald Pen Weng and Dan Qingsheng one after another.The old man's three shots were out-and-out sneak attacks, with a very kind smile on his face, even Huang Zhonggong, a great expert in Jianghu, was not on his guard.Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng were weak in martial arts, although they detected it in time, they were unable to dodge it.
Dan Qingsheng shouted loudly: "Elder Bao, what crime have we committed? Why did you use such vicious hands to deal with us?" There was both pain and anger in the cry.
The corners of Elder Bao's mouth drooped, and he said slowly: "The leader ordered you to take care of the important criminal here, and if the important criminal escaped, should you die?" Huang Zhong said: "If the important criminal really escapes, the subordinates deserve death for their natural crimes. , but he is in the dungeon in a good manner. Elder Bao's indiscriminate torture made us feel dissatisfied." When he was speaking, he turned his body slightly, and Linghu Chong could see the soybean-sized sweat beads on his forehead from outside the window. , thinking that Elder Bao's slap just now must be very powerful, so that even Huang Zhonggong and other people with strong martial arts can't stand it.He also thought: Huang Zhonggong's martial arts should not be inferior to this person, if this Elder Bao didn't use tricks to attack him, he might not be able to control him.
Elder Bao said: "You go to the dungeon to have a look again, if the criminal is indeed still in prison, I... hum... I, Bao Dachu, will kowtow to you three to make amends, and I will immediately relieve you of this blue sand hand. Punishment." Huang Zhonggong said: "Okay, please wait here for a while." Immediately, he walked out with Bald Pen Weng and Dan Qingsheng.When Linghu Chong saw the three of them walking out of the room, they all trembled slightly, and he didn't know whether it was because of his excitement or because of the blue sand hand in his body.
Afraid that the four people in the room would find out, he didn't dare to look out the window again, and slowly sat down on the ground, thinking: "What kind of leader are they talking about? It must be Dongfang Bubai, who is known as the number one martial artist in the world. He ordered Jiangnan four You have guarded the key criminals here for twelve years. You are not referring to me, but the senior named Ren. Could it be that he has escaped? He escaped from the dungeon, and even Huang Zhonggong and the others don't know about it. Yes, they must not know, otherwise Black and White would not have mistaken me for Senior Ren." I thought Huang Zhonggong and others would immediately recognize Black and White as soon as they entered the dungeon, and there were many twists and turns in the process. , It was strange and funny to think about it, and thought: "Why did they imprison me too? Mostly after I competed swords with that senior named Ren, they were afraid that I would go out and reveal the secret, so they imprisoned me Hmph, although this is not murder to silence, it is almost the same as murder to silence. Now that they have blue sand hands on their bodies, it must be extremely uncomfortable, and it can be regarded as a bad breath for me."
Those four people sat in the room without saying a word.Linghu Chong didn't even dare to take a breath, although there was a wall between him and those four people, but the distance was not more than ten feet away, as long as he breathed a little harder, they would be aware of it immediately.
In the silence of all, suddenly there was a wail of "ah", the sound was full of pain and fear, Jing Ye could not help but feel creepy.Linghu Chong could not help but feel slightly apologetic when he heard the voice of Hei Hei Zi, although he suffered this for plotting against him, it can be said that he suffered this on his own, but he fell into the hands of Bao Dachu and others.Following the sound of footsteps approaching, Huang Zhonggong and others entered the house.Linghu Chong went to the window to look around again, and saw Bald Biweng and Danqingsheng supporting Hei Hei Zi on the left and right.Hei Hei Zi's face was gray, his eyes were blank, completely different from the shrewd and capable person he had seen before.
Huang Zhonggong bowed and said: "Qi... I told the four elders that the criminal really... really escaped. The subordinate led him to death in front of the four elders." He seemed to know that he was out of luck, and his voice was quite calm, but it was better previously excited.
Bao Dachu said sternly: "You said Hei Hei Zi was not in the village, why did he appear again? What's going on?"
Huang Zhonggong said: "All kinds of reasons, my subordinates are really baffled. Alas, the four of them are addicted to playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and people have a glimpse of the boss's weakness, so they set up a trick to rob...that person out."
Bao Dachu said: "The four of us were ordered by the leader to find out the truth about the escaped prisoner. If you report the truth and do not hide anything, then... then we may intercede with the leader on your behalf, and ask the leader for mercy. Lost." Huang Zhonggong sighed for a long time, and said: "Even if the leader is merciful and the four elders look after him, how can the subordinates have the face to live in the world again? It's just that there are twists and turns. If the subordinates don't understand the truth, even if they die, they will not rest in peace. Elder Bao, the leader...is the leader the old man in Hangzhou?" Bao Dachu raised his eyebrows and said, "Who said the old man is in Hangzhou?" Huang Zhonggong said: "But the criminal just escaped tonight, what happened to the leader Did you know? Send four elders to Meizhuang immediately?"
Bao Dachu snorted and said, "You are getting more and more confused, who said that the criminal escaped tonight?"
Huang Zhonggong said: "That man did escape from the prison this evening. At that time, the three of us thought he was a black and white man. I didn't expect him to take advantage of the tricks, put the black and white man in the dungeon, and rush out in the clothes of the black and white man. This matter , my third and fourth younger brothers can see it clearly, and Ding Jian, who was hit by him, broke more than a dozen ribs..." Bao Dachu turned his head to look at the other three elders, and said with a frown: "This man is talking nonsense, I don't know what to say." A fat and short old man said, "We got the information on the fourteenth day of last month." Counting with his fingers, he said, "Today is the seventeenth day. "
Huang Zhonggong took two steps back, and with a bang, he slammed his back against the wall, and said, "Never... absolutely nothing! We are sure that we saw him escape tonight with our own eyes."
He walked to the door and shouted loudly: "Shi Lingwei, bring Ding Jian here." Shi Lingwei replied from a distance: "Yes!"
Bao Dachu walked up to Hei Hei Zi, grabbed his chest, and lifted him up, only to see his hands and feet hanging down limply, as if all the bones in his body had been severed, leaving only a skin.Bao Dachu's face changed color, he was very panicked, and when he let go, Hei Hei Zi fell to the ground and couldn't stand up.Another burly old man said: "That's right, it's because of that guy... That guy's star-absorbing method sucked all the energy out of his body." His voice was trembling, and he was very frightened.
Bao Dachu asked Hei Hei Zi, "When did you fall for him?" Hei Hei Zi said, "I...I...It was indeed not long ago tonight, that guy...that guy grabbed my right wrist, I... ...I can't move at all, so I have to be manipulated by him." Bao Dachu was very confused, the muscles on his face trembled slightly, his eyes were confused, and he asked: "Then what?" Hei Heizi said: "He put me through the square hole of the iron gate. I pulled them into the prison, took off my clothes and changed them on, and... put the shackles and handcuffs on my hands and feet, and then drilled... through the square hole."
Bao Dachu frowned and said: "Tonight? How could it be tonight?" The short and fat old man asked: "The shackles and handcuffs are all made of fine steel, how did you get them off?" Hei Heizi said: "I...I really I don't know." The bald penman said: "My subordinate has carefully looked at the fracture of the shackles and handcuffs, and saw them with a wire saw. I don't know where that guy got this wire saw?"
While speaking, Shi Lingwei led two family members to bring Ding Jian in.He was lying on a soft couch with a thin quilt covering his body.Bao Dachu lifted the quilt, stretched out his hand and pressed lightly on his chest.Ding Jian yelled loudly, obviously in extreme pain.Bao Dachu nodded and waved his hand.Shi Lingwei and two family members carried Ding Jian out.
Bao Dachu said: "The force of this collision is really great, obviously it was done by that guy."
The middle-aged woman sitting on the left hadn't opened her mouth until she suddenly said, "Elder Bao, if that fellow escaped from prison tonight, then the information we got in the last month must have been false. That fellow's The same party is setting up suspicious battles outside, which makes us flustered." Bao Dachu shook his head and said, "It can't be fake." The woman said, "It can't be fake?" Bao Dachu said, "Master Xue Xiang is wearing a golden bell cover and a horizontal iron shirt. Practicing kung fu, even ordinary swords can't cut him, but he was pierced with five fingers into the chest, and a heart was forcefully dug out. Apart from this guy, there is no other person in this world..."
Just as Linghu Chong was listening, suddenly, someone tapped him lightly on the shoulder.There was no sign of this beat beforehand, he jumped three steps out of shock, drew his sword in his hand, turned around, and saw two people standing on the ground.
The two people's faces turned away from the moonlight, and they couldn't see their faces.One waved to him and said, "Brother, let's go in." It was Xiang Wentian's voice.Linghu Chong was overjoyed, and said in a low voice, "Brother Xiang!"
Linghu Chong hurriedly drew his sword, and answered Xiang Wentian again, everyone in the room heard it.Bao Dachu shouted, "Who?" Only one person could be heard laughing out loud, from the mouth beside Xiang Wentian.The laughter shook the roof tiles, Linghu Chong's ears were buzzing, but he felt the blood in his chest and abdomen surging, and he was indescribably sad.The man stepped forward, met the wall, pushed his hands, and there was a bang, a big hole was pierced in the wall, and the man walked in through the hole.Xiang Wentian reached out to hold Linghu Chong's right hand, and walked into the room side by side. Bao Dachu and the other four had already stood up, holding weapons in their hands, with nervous expressions on their faces.Linghu Chong was eager to see who this person was, but he turned his back to him, but saw that he was very tall, with black hair and wearing a blue shirt. Bao Dachu tremblingly said: "It turns out that it's Ren... Senior Ren has arrived." The man snorted and stepped forward.Bao Dachu, Huang Zhonggong and others naturally took two steps back.The man turned around and sat down in the chair in the middle, which was exactly the one that Bao Dachu had just sat on.It was only now that Linghu Chong could see clearly, he saw his long face, snow-white, not to mention bloodless, with delicate features, but his face was frighteningly white, like a zombie who just came out of the grave. He waved to Xiang Wentian and Linghu Chong, and said: "Brother Xiang, brother Linghu Chong, please come and sit down." When Linghu Chong heard his voice, he was pleasantly surprised and said, "You...are you Senior Ren?" The man smiled slightly , said: "Exactly. Your swordsmanship is very good." Linghu Chong said: "You are out of danger. I was just about to rescue..." The man laughed: "You want to rescue me, don't you? Haha , haha! Brother Xiang, you are a good friend.” Xiang Wentian took Linghu Chong's hand, let him sit on the right side of the man, sat on the left side of the man himself, and said: "Brother Linghu is so brave, he is a rare and dignified bloody man in this world." The man laughed He said: "Brother Linghu, I feel so sorry for wronging you and living in the dark under the West Lake for more than two months, haha, haha!" At this time, Linghu Chong already had some clues in his heart, but he still couldn't fully understand it. The one surnamed Ren looked at Linghu Chong with a smile, and said: "Although you have been imprisoned for more than two months for me, you have practiced the star-absorbing method I carved on the iron plate, hehe, that is more than enough to make up for it." Already." Linghu Chong wondered: "The secret on the iron plate was carved by the senior?" The man smiled and said: "If I didn't carve it, who else in the world would know this star-absorbing method?" Xiang Wentian said: "Brother, you are the only successor of Ren Jiaozhu's star-absorbing magical power in this world, which is really gratifying." Linghu Chong asked in surprise, "Ren Jiaozhu?" Identity, this person is the leader of the Sun Moon God Sect, and his name is "I" and "Xing", have you ever heard of it?" Linghu Chong knew that the "Sun Moon God Sect" was the Demon Sect, but his followers called themselves the Sun Moon God Sect, and those outside the Sect called them the Demon Sect. I can?He murmured: "Ren... Ren's name, I found it on the iron plate, but I didn't know he was the leader." The burly old man suddenly shouted: "What kind of leader is he? The leader of my Sun Moon God Sect is known all over the world to be the leader of the East. This anti-religious rebellion has long since been expelled. Xiang Wentian, you attached Reversing the wrong is a heinous crime." Ren Woxing turned his head slowly, stared at him, and said: "Your name is Qin Weibang, isn't it?" The burly old man said: "That's right." Ren Woxing said: "When I was in charge of teaching, you were in Jiangxi Ren Qingqi Banner Master, isn't it?" Qin Weibang said: "Exactly." Ren Woxing sighed and said: "You are now the ten elders of the sect, and you have risen so fast. Why does Dongfang Bubai value you so much Are you strong in martial arts, or are you capable of doing things?" Qin Weibang said: "I am loyal to my teaching, and I have been advancing in times of trouble. I have accumulated merits for more than ten years and have been promoted to elder." Ren Woxing nodded and said, "That's how it is." Ren Woxing suddenly swayed, and bullied Bao Dachu in front of him, with his left hand, he darted toward Bao Dachu's throat.Bao Dachu was terrified, he couldn't slash the opponent's arm with his single-handed sword, so he had to raise his left elbow to protect his throat, at the same time, he took a step back with his left foot, and slashed down with his right-handed sword.This defending and attacking is only completed in an instant, the defending is tight and the attack is fierce, it is an extremely brilliant technique.But Ren Woxing's right hand was still a quick step forward, Bao Dachu had grabbed his chest before he could chop off his sword, and with a hissing sound, he tore his robe, and grabbed a piece from his arms with his left hand, it was the piece of black wood make.His right hand swooped down, grabbed Bao Dachu's right wrist, and twisted his wrist.There were only three bangs, but Xiang Wentian handed out the long sword, and Qin Weibang and the other two elders each gave a move.The three elders raised their weapons to fight each other.Xiang Wentian's three moves were just to prevent them from rescuing Bao Dachu, once the three moves were passed, Bao Dachu was already under Ren Woxing's control. Ren Woxing smiled and said, "My star-attracting method has not yet been used, do you want to try it?" At this moment, Bao Dachu knew that if he did not surrender, he would die, and there was no other way to go.He also made a quick decision and said, "Master Ren, I, Bao Dachu, will be loyal to you from now on." Ren Woxing said, "You swore allegiance to me back then, why did you regret it later?" I will pay for my crimes and redeem my crimes." Ren Woxing said: "Okay, take this pill." He let go of his wrist, reached into his arms, took out a porcelain bottle, poured out a fiery red pill, and threw it at Bao Dachu. go.Bao Dachu grabbed it and swallowed it without looking at it. Qin Weibang lost his voice: "This...is this 'Three Corpse Brain Pill'?" Ren Woxing nodded and said, "That's right, this is the 'Three Corpse Brain Pill'!" He poured out six more "Three Corpse Brain Pills" from the porcelain bottle, and threw them on the table. The pill was spinning on the table non-stop, and said: "Do you know how powerful this 'Three Corpse Brain Pill' is?" Bao Dachu said: "After taking the brain god pill of the leader, you should be determined and obey the instructions of the leader forever, otherwise the corpse insects hidden in the pill will start to move from rigidity, drill into the brain, and bite the brain. And act arrogantly and upside-down, worse than a mad dog." Ren Woxing said: "What are you talking about? Since you know the magical effect of my brain pill, why do you dare to swallow it?" Bao Dachu said: "From now on, my subordinates, Always be loyal to the leader, no matter how powerful this brain pill is, it has nothing to do with subordinates." Ren Woxing laughed and said, "Very good, very good. Which of the pills here is willing to take?" Huang Zhonggong, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng looked at each other, their expressions changed drastically.They and Qin Weibang have been in the Demon Cult for a long time, and they knew that there were corpse insects hidden in the "Three Corpse Brain Pills". Once the original properties of the medicine wear off, the corpse insects come out.Once it enters the brain, its actions are like demons and ghosts, and it can no longer be measured by common sense. Once rationality is lost, even parents and wives will bite and eat.There are no more poisons in this world.Furthermore, the medicinal properties of the elixirs made by different drug masters are different, and the antidote of the Eastern leader cannot cure the poison of the elixir made by Ren Woxing. While everyone was panicking and hesitating, Hei Hei Zi suddenly said loudly: "Master is merciful, I will take one first." As he spoke, he walked to the table and stretched out his hand to get the elixir. With a flick of Ren Woxing's sleeve, Heiheizi couldn't stand still, fell on his back and fell out, with a bang, his head hit the wall heavily.Ren Woxing sneered and said: "You have lost your internal energy, and you have ruined my elixir." Turning around, he said, "Qin Weibang, Wang Cheng, Sang Sanniang, you don't want to take my elixir, do you? ?” The middle-aged woman, Sang Sanniang, bowed and said: "This subordinate vows to be loyal to the leader from now on, and will never have another heart." The short and fat old man Wang Cheng said: "This subordinate will be driven by the leader." The two walked to the table side, each took a pill and swallowed it into the abdomen.The two of them have always been very afraid of Ren Woxing, seeing him come back out of trouble, they were so frightened that their hearts were torn apart, under the accumulated power, they no longer dared to resist.Although the Eastern Hierarch also made a self-made elixir, they were controlled after taking it, and they dared not have a slight dissent, but the fire was imminent, and looking at the moment, how to cause trouble in the future, we can only talk about it at that time. But Qin Weibang was promoted from the mid-level leader. When he was in charge of me, he was in Jiangxi, which governed several counties, and he was not qualified to experience the powerful methods of the former leader. He shouted: "Stop accompanying me!" With a little foot, he jumped out of the hole in the wall. Ren Woxing laughed and didn't get up to stop him.When he was out of the hole, Xiang Wentian lightly waved his left hand, a black slender soft whip popped out of his sleeve, everyone's eyes were blurred, only Qin Weibang yelled "Ah", the long whip came out of the hole in the wall Turning back, he already wrapped his left foot and dragged him backwards.The body of this long whip is extremely thin, no thicker than a little finger, but Qin Weibang's left ankle was wrapped around his left ankle, and he kept rolling on the ground, unexpectedly unable to stand up. Ren Woxing said: "Sang Sanniang, take a Brain God Pill and carefully peel off the outer skin." Sang Sanniang replied: "Yes!" He took a pill from the table, and used his nails to peel off the outer skin. The layer of red medicine shell was peeled off, revealing a small gray ball inside.Ren Woxing said: "Feed him." Sang Sanniang said: "Yes!" Walking up to Qin Weibang, he shouted: "Open your mouth!" Qin Weibang turned around, slapped Sang Sanniang with his palm.Although his own kung fu is slightly inferior to Sang Sanniang's, the difference is not far behind, but his ankles are wrapped in a long whip, his acupoints are restricted, and his hands have no strength.Sang Sanniang kicked his wrist with her left foot, her right foot flew up, and hit his chest with a bang, her left foot kicked in a circle, and then kicked him on the shoulder three times in succession, hitting three acupoints, pinching his cheek with her left hand, Then he stuffed the shelled pill into his mouth, then pinched his throat with his right hand, and with a gurgling sound, Qin Weibang had already swallowed the pill. After hearing Bao Dachu's words, Linghu Chong knew that there were zombie worms hidden in the "Three Corpse Brain Pills", which were restrained entirely by medicine. The red medicine shell that Sang Sanniang peeled off must be the medicine to restrain corpse worms. See also Sang Sanniang's hands and feet were ups and downs these few times, clean and neat, it seemed that she had practiced well on weekdays, and specially forced people to take medicine, thinking: "This woman is very clever in her hands and feet!" He didn't know that Sang Sanniang was good at short fights , At this moment, I am attached to Ren Woxing, so I will be energetic and display my life's stunts. I am not only showing off my skills, but also expressing my allegiance to the leader. Ren Woxing smiled and nodded.Sang Sanniang stood up, without moving her expression, and stood aside respectfully. Ren Woxing looked at Huang Zhonggong and the other three, apparently asking them if they would accept it or not. Without saying a word, the bald penman walked over to take a elixir and swallowed it.Dan Qingsheng muttered to himself, not knowing what he was talking about, and finally went over to take a pill and ate it. Huang Zhonggong's face was miserable, he took out a booklet from his bosom, it was the music score, walked up to Linghu Chong, and said: "Your Majesty has high martial arts skills, resourceful and resourceful, I set up this ingenious plan to rescue Ren Woxing, hehe , I admire you very much. This music score has ruined the reputation of my four brothers, and I will return the original." He raised his hand and threw the music score into Linghu Chong's arms. When Linghu Chong was stunned, he turned around and walked towards the wall, he couldn't help but feel apologetic, thinking: "The rescue of this leader Ren was all a scheme from elder brother, I didn't know anything about it beforehand. It is reasonable for Huang Zhonggong and the others to hate me in their hearts, I can't tell the difference." Huang Zhonggong turned around, stood against the wall, and said: "My four brothers joined the Sun Moon God Sect, with the intention of being a hero in the Jianghu, and doing a good job. But the leader Ren has a violent temper, and he uses it for himself. The four of us My brother retired early. After the Eastern leader took over, he favored traitors and eliminated the old brothers in the sect. The four of us were even more discouraged and asked for this job. First, we could stay away from Heimuya and not have to fight with others, and second, we could live in the West Lake. Reminiscence. In the past twelve years, I have enjoyed enough of the blessings. In this world, there are more worries than joys, and this is the way..." At this point, he hummed lightly, and his body slowly slumped down. Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng shouted together: "Brother!" They rushed over to help him up, only to see a dagger stuck in his heart, his eyes were wide open, but he was already dead.Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng shouted: "Big Brother, Big Brother!" and cried out. Wang Cheng yelled: "This old man didn't obey the order of the leader and committed suicide in fear of crime. He should be punished more. What are you two guys arguing about?" Dan Qingsheng turned around with a face full of anger, and wanted to rush at Wang Cheng Go over and fight him desperately.Wang Cheng said: "What? Do you want to rebel?" Dan Qingsheng remembered that he had taken the Three Corpse Brain God Pill and that he would not disobey Ren Woxing's will in the slightest, his anger disappeared immediately, and he had to bow his head and wipe away his tears. Qin Weibang, who was lying on the side, suddenly let out a hiss, opened his eyes wide, and shouted at Ren Woxing: "I'll fight with you!" But how could he struggle to get up after receiving some pressure on his acupoints?I saw his muscles twisted, panting, looking extremely painful.Xiang Wentian stepped forward, kicked him hard, and kicked him to death. Ren Woxing said: "Throw out the dead body and this useless man, and bring some wine and vegetables. Brother Xiang and Brother Linghu and I will conspire to get drunk today." The bald penman and Dan Qingsheng said together: "Yes!" They hugged Huang Zhonggong Go out with Qin Weibang's body and Hei Hei Zi limp on the ground. Then some servants came up to display the cups and chopsticks, and a total of six seats were set up.Bao Dachu said: "Put three pairs of cups and chopsticks! How can we deserve to sit with the leader?" He helped clean up.Ren Woxing said: "You have worked hard too, let's go outside and have a drink." Bao Dachu, Wang Cheng, and Sang Sanniang bowed together, and said: "Thank you for the kindness of the leader." Slowly withdraw.
Seeing Huang Zhonggong committing suicide, Linghu Chong thought that this person was a righteous man, remembering that day he had to write a book to recommend him to see Master Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple, begging him to heal his illness, he was kind to him, so he couldn't help feeling a little sad. Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Brother, how did you learn the master's star-absorbing method by chance? I want you to tell me about it." Linghu Chong then explained how to practice on his own, how to unintentionally practice equal love. Once said.Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Congratulations, congratulations, all these opportunities are indispensable. My brother is happy for you." He raised his glass and drank it down.Ren Woxing and Linghu Chong also toasted. Ren Woxing laughed and said: "This matter is extremely dangerous. I engraved this set of practice secrets on the iron plate. Although I was very bored in the dark prison and chatted to amuse myself, I may not have any good intentions. The secret of the magic skill is certainly true, but if it is not for my personal guidance to help them disperse the kung fu, those who practice according to the law must go crazy, and there is no one in a thousand who can avoid this calamity. There are two major difficulties in practicing this magic skill. The first step is to dissipate the internal energy of the whole body, so that there is nothing in the dantian. As long as the dissipation is endless, or if the acupoints are wrong, one will go into a madness immediately, and the whole body will be paralyzed at the slightest. This kind of kung fu has been created for hundreds of years, but it is rare to be taught, and fortunately, even fewer can practice it, because the step of san kung fu is too difficult. The Linghu brothers accounted for a large part of it. The big advantage is that you have already lost all your internal energy, and you have nothing left. If you want to dissipate it, you will dissipate it. Without any effort, you will pass the most difficult and dangerous step for others. He also has to absorb the inner energy of others, store it in his dantian, and then drive it into the eight extraordinary meridians for his own use according to the law. This step is already very difficult, since one's own inner energy has been exhausted, and if he wants to absorb the inner energy of others, it will be like hitting a stone with an egg. Death in vain? Brother Linghu met again by chance, and I heard from brother Xiang that you already have the eight different types of zhenqi infused by several masters. Although it is only a part of each of you, it is already extremely powerful. It is really God's will to overcome these two difficulties easily and practice Dafa." Linghu Chong squeezed cold sweat in his hands, and said: "Fortunately, I lost all my internal strength, otherwise it would be really unimaginable. Brother Xiang, how did Master Ren get out of trouble, my brother still doesn't know why." Smiling, Xiang Wentian took out something from his bosom, put it in Linghu Chong's hand, and said, "What is this?" Linghu Chong felt that the thing he got was a hard ball, and it was the day he wanted to take it to Ren Huchong himself. I can do it. I spread my palm and saw that it was a steel ball with a small steel ball embedded in it.Linghu Chong flicked the steel ball, the steel ball turned a few times lightly, and then pulled out an extremely thin steel wire.One end of this steel wire is connected to the steel ball, and the steel wire is full of sawtooth, but it is an extremely delicate wire saw.Linghu Chong suddenly realized, and said: "It turns out that the shackles on the hands and feet of the leader were cut off with this thing." Ren Woxing said with a smile: "I channeled my inner strength during a few laughs, knocked all five of you down, and then sawed off the shackles. How you dealt with Black and White later, I will deal with you then. " Linghu Chong laughed and said: "So you changed clothes with me and put the shackles on my hands and feet. No wonder Huang Zhonggong and others didn't notice." After they woke up, the leader and I had already left Meizhuang. Heizizi and the others saw the chess books, calligraphy and paintings I left behind, and they were all fascinated and overjoyed, and they would never suspect that the prisoner had lost his bag." Linghu Chong said: "Brother's ingenious calculation is beyond human's reach." He thought: "So you have already arranged everything, and you have chosen the favor of these four people to lure them into the trap. But the leader has been out of trouble for a long time, why didn't he come to rescue me so late? " Xiang Wen Tianjian guessed his intentions by his appearance, and said with a smile: "Brother, after the leader got out of trouble, there are many important things to do, but I can't let the enemy know, so I have to wrong you to stay under the West Lake for a few more days. I came to save you. Fortunately, you were blessed by misfortune, and you have practiced immortal magic skills, and finally you have compensation. Hahaha, I will make up for you as a brother." As he spoke, he filled the wine glasses of the three of them, and took a sip drink up.Ren Woxing laughed loudly and said, "I'll have a drink with you, too." Linghu Chong laughed and said, "Why don't you pay for it? I have to thank you two. I had an internal injury that couldn't be healed. Unexpectedly, he recovered suddenly and got a life." The three of them laughed loudly, very happy. Xiang Wentian said: "Twelve years ago, the leader disappeared mysteriously, and Dongfang Bubai usurped the throne. My governor had something strange, so I could only bear with it and deal with Dongfang Bubai perfunctorily. It was not until recently that I found out where the leader was imprisoned, and came to help the leader immediately. Get out of trouble. Didn’t you know that Dongfang Bubai sent a large team of people to chase me after I stepped out of Heimuya, and met a group of bastards from the Orthodox Church crowded together for fun. Brother, the bastards from the two factions chased me that day. When killing you and me, on the mountain road, you explained the reason for the loss of internal energy. I thought at that time, to dissipate all kinds of alien qi in your body, the only way in the world is the "star-absorbing method" of the leader. After the leader escaped from the trap, I Then I will beg him to teach you this miraculous skill to save your life, and unexpectedly, without my pleading, the leader has already passed it on to you." The three toasted and laughed together again. Linghu Chong thought to himself: "Brother Xiang went to save the sect master, although he used me, but he really wanted to save my life. He said that he wanted to do something big, and he said frankly that he wanted to use me and wronged me for a long time. , I agreed at the time, and went to jail for this, so I have nothing to complain about. Besides, if I hadn't made great efforts in this matter, how wonderful is the "Star Attraction Dafa", how could Master Ren pass it on to me so easily? Irrelevant outsider?" Can't help being grateful to Xiang Wentian, and turned to ask: "Master Ren, your magical skills are so superb that no one can guess, what is the origin, please advise." Ren Woxing took a sip of his wine and said: "The originator of my magical art is the 'Xiaoyao School' in the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was later divided into two schools: 'Beiming Shengong' and 'Huagong Dafa' (Author's Note: Please refer to ). The one who practiced Beiming Shengong was the Duan family of Dali. That Emperor Duan first felt that it was not in the right way to absorb the power of other people's life-long cultivation for his own use. He refused to practice it. Later, he read a Only then did I understand the truth of this magical art from the suicide note of the senior expert. The suicide note said: "Whether good or bad, learning martial arts is to hurt people and kill people. There is no such thing as good or evil in martial arts. If you use it for good, you will be good. Use it for good." Evil is evil, fists, feet and weapons are common. The same trick "Black Tiger Stealing Heart" is a good move to kill a wicked person, but it is a bad move to kill a good person. A sword and a sword are used to kill a good person, which is a bad knife A bad sword, used to kill traitors, is a good sword and a good sword. Brother Linghu, don't you think so?" Linghu Chong nodded and said, "The teacher's grand theory is extremely incisive." 任我行道：“那不是我的宏论，我不过复述北宋年间那位先辈的遗言而已。有人抡刀使剑杀伤善人良民，咱们就当把他手中的刀剑夺了过来，令他手中没了兵刃，此事乃是为善。坏人内力越强，作恶越厉害，将他的内功吸个干净，便是废了他用以作恶的本领，犹似夺了他的宝刀利剑。逍遥派的传人有善有恶，大理段氏却志在为善，只要所吸的是奸人恶人的内力，那就不错。少林神拳、武当长拳，是污秽功夫吗？一样能用以伤人杀人，只不过千百年来他们不用这拳法去滥伤无辜而已。”他为了要收服令狐冲，言语之中，将“吸星大法”说成具有大篇道理。 任我行又道：“哈哈！其实人家来打我，便是敌人，管他是好人坏人，老子便吸他妈的内力，以其内功为我所用，何乐不为？逍遥派的前辈言道，百川汇海，是百川自行流入大海，并不是大海去强抢百川之水，这话再对也没有了。敌人不以内力来打我，我便吸他不到，'北冥神功'立意人不犯我，我不犯人。但那'化功大法'却不同了。创始者本出于逍遥派，但因他不得师门真传，不明散功吸功的道理，便将他常使的下毒法门用之于这神功，敌人中毒之后，经脉受损，内力散失，似乎为对方所吸去。我这'吸星大法'源于'北冥神功'正宗，并非下毒，这中间的分别，你可须仔细了。” 令狐冲一直心中嘀咕，自觉吸人内力颇有不当，听了任我行这番讲论，心想：“人不犯我，我不犯人。我不去立意害人，但若有人想来杀我害我，那么我吸他内力，自卫保命，也不能说是恶事。不过人家辛辛苦苦练成的内功，我吸了它来作为己用，跟任意取人钱财也相差不远。” 又饮得十几杯酒后，令狐冲觉得这位任教主谈吐豪迈，识见非凡，不由得大为心折，先前见他对付秦伟邦和黑白子，手段未免过份毒辣，但听他谈论了一会后，颇信英雄处事，有不能以常理测度者，心中本来所存的不平之意逐渐淡去。 任我行道：“令狐兄弟。我对待敌人，出手极狠，御下又是极严，你或许不大看得惯。但你想想，我在西湖湖底的黑牢中关了多久？你在牢中耽过，知道这些日子的滋味。人家待我如何？对于敌人叛徒，难道能心慈么？” 令狐冲点头称是，忽然想起一事，站起身来，说道：“我有一事相求教主，盼望教主能够允可。”任我行道：“什么事？”令狐冲道：“我当日在地牢初见教主，曾听黄钟公言道，教主倘若脱困，重入江湖，单是华山一派，少说便会死去一大半人。又听教主言道，他日见到我师父，要令他大大难堪。教主功力通神，倘欲和华山派为难，没人能够抵挡……” 任我行道：“我听向兄弟说，你师父已传言天下，将你逐出了华山派门墙。我去将他们大大折辱一番，索性就此灭了华山一派，将之在武林中除名，为你出一口恶气。” 令狐冲摇头道：“在下自幼父母双亡，蒙恩师、师娘收入门下，抚养长大，名虽师徒，情同父子。师父将我逐出门墙，一来确是我的不是，二来只怕也有些误会。在下可万万不敢怨怪恩师。”任我行微笑道：“原来岳不群对你无情，你倒不肯对他不义？” 令狐冲道：“在下想求恳教主的，便是请你宽宏大量，别跟我师父、师娘，以及华山派的师弟、师妹们为难。”任我行沉吟道：“我得脱黑牢，你出力甚大，但我传了你吸星大法，救了你命，两者已然相抵，谁也不亏负谁。我重入江湖，未了的恩怨大事甚多，可不能对你许下什么诺言，以后行事未免缚手缚脚。” 令狐冲听他这么说，竟是非和岳不群为难不可，不由得焦急之情，见于颜色。 任我行哈哈一笑，说道：“小兄弟，你且坐下。今日我在世上，只有向兄弟和你二人，才是真正亲信之人，你有事求我，总也有个商量处。这样吧，你先答允我一件事，我也就答允你，今后见到华山派中师徒，只要他们不是对我不敬，我便不去惹他。纵然要教训他们，也当瞧在你面上，手下留情三分。你说如何？” 令狐冲大喜，忙道：“如此感激不尽。教主有何嘱咐，在下无有不遵。” 任我行道：“我和你二人结为金兰兄弟，今后有福同享，有难同当。向兄弟为日月神教的光明左使，你便为我教的光明右使。你意下如何？” 令狐冲一听，登时愕然，万没料到他要自己加入魔教。他自幼便听师父和师娘说及魔教的种种奸邪恶毒事迹，自己虽遭逐出门墙，只盼闲云野鹤，在江湖上做个无门无派的散人，要自己身入魔教，却是万万不能，一时间心中乱成一团，难以回答。 任我行和向问天两对眼睛凝视着他，霎时之间，室中更无半点声息。 It took a while.令狐冲才道：“教主美意，想我令狐冲乃末学后进，如何敢和教主比肩称兄道弟？再说，在下虽已不属华山一派，仍盼师父能回心转意，收回成命……” 任我行淡淡一笑，说道：“你叫我教主，其实我此刻虽得脱牢笼，仍然性命朝不保夕，'教主'二字，也不过说来好听而已。今日普天之下，人人都知日月神教的教主乃东方不败。此人武功之高，决不在我之下，权谋智计，更远胜于我。他麾下人才济济，凭我和向兄弟二人，要想从他手中夺回教主之位，确是以卵击石、痴心妄想之举。你不愿和我结为兄弟，原是明哲保身的美事，来来来，咱们杯酒言欢，这话再也休提了。” 令狐冲道：“教主的权位如何给东方不败夺去，又如何给囚在黑牢之中，种种情事，在下全然不明，不知两位能赐告否？” 任我行摇了摇头，凄然一笑，说道：“湖底一居，一十二年，什么名利权位，本该瞧得淡了。嘿嘿，偏偏年纪越老，越是心热。”他满满斟了一杯酒，一口干了，哈哈一声长笑，笑声中却满是苍凉之意。 向问天道：“兄弟，那日东方不败派出多人追我，手段之辣，你是亲眼见到的了。若不是你仗义出手，我早已在那凉亭中给他们砍为肉酱。你心中尚有正派魔教之分，可是那日他们数百人联手，围杀你我二人，哪里还分什么正派，什么魔教？其实事在人为，正派中固有好人，何尝没有卑鄙奸恶之徒？魔教中坏人确是不少，但等咱们三人掌了大权，好好整顿一番，将那些作恶多端的败类给清除了，岂不叫江湖上豪杰之士扬眉吐气？” 令狐冲点头道：“大哥这话，说得甚是。” 向问天道：“想当年教主对待东方不败犹如手足一般，提拔他为教中的光明左使，教中一应大权都交了给他。其时教主潜心修习这吸星大法，要将其中若干小小的缺陷都纠正过来，教中日常事务便无暇多管。不料那东方不败狼子野心，面子上对教主十分恭敬，什么事都不敢违背，暗中却培植一己势力，假借诸般借口，将所有忠于教主的部属或撤或革、或径行处死，数年之间，教主的亲信凋零殆尽。教主是忠厚至诚之人，见东方不败处处恭谨小心，而本教在他手中也算一切井井有条，始终没加怀疑。” 任我行叹了口气，说道：“向兄弟，这件事我实在好生惭愧。你曾对我进了数次忠言，叫我提防。可是我对东方不败信任太过，忠言逆耳，反怪你对他心怀嫉忌，责你挑拨离间，多生是非。以至你一怒而去，高飞远走，从此不再见面。” 向问天道：“属下决不敢对教主有何怨怪之意，只是见情势不对，那东方不败部署周密，发难在即，属下若随侍教主身侧，非先遭了他毒手不可。虽然为本教殉难，份所当为，但属下思前想后，总觉还是先行避开为是。如教主能洞烛他的奸心，令他逆谋不逞，自是上上大吉，否则属下身在外地，至少也能让他心有所忌，不敢太过放肆。” 任我行点头道：“是啊，可是我当时怎知道你的苦心？见你不辞而行，心下大是恼怒，其时练功正当紧要关头，还险些出了乱子。那东方不败却来大献殷勤，劝我不可烦恼。这一来，我更加中了他的奸计，竟将本教的秘籍《葵花宝典》传了给他。” 令狐冲听到《葵花宝典》四字，不禁“啊”了一声。 向问天道：“兄弟，你也知道《葵花宝典》么？”令狐冲道：“我曾听师父说起过这部宝典的名字，知是博大精深的武学秘笈，却不知曾在教主手中。” 任我行道：“多年以来，《葵花宝典》一直是日月神教的镇教之宝，历来均是上代教主传给下一代教主。其时我修习吸星大法废寝忘食，什么事都不放在心上，便想将教主之位传给东方不败。将《葵花宝典》传给他，原是向他表明清楚：不久之后，我便会以教主之位相授。唉，东方不败是个聪明人，这教主之位明明已交在他手里，他为什么这样心急，不肯等到我正式召开总坛，正式公布于众？却偏偏要干这叛逆篡位之事？”他皱起了眉头，似乎直到此刻，对这件事仍弄不明白。 向问天道：“他一来是等不及，不知教主到何时才正式相传；二来是不放心，只怕突然之间，大事有变。” 任我行道：“其实他一切已部署妥当，又怕什么突然之间大事有变？当真令人好生难以索解。我在黑牢中静心思索，对他的种种奸谋已一一想得明白，只是他何以迫不及待地忽然发难，至今仍想他不通。本来嘛，他对你颇有所忌，怕我说不定会将教主之位传了给你。但你既不别而行，已去了他眼中之钉，尽管慢慢地等下去好了。” 向问天道：“东方不败发难那一年，端午节晚上大宴，小姐在席上说过一句话，教主还记得么？”任我行搔了搔头，道：“端午节？那小姑娘说过什么话啊？那有什么干系？我可全不记得了。” 向问天道：“教主别说小姐是小孩子。她聪明伶俐，心思之巧，实不输于大人。那一年小姐是七岁吧？她在席上点点人数，忽然问你：'爹爹，怎么咱们每年端午节喝酒，一年总是少一个人？'你一怔，问道，'什么一年少一个人？'小姐说道：'我记得去年有十一个人，前年有十二个。今年一、二、三、四、五……咱们只剩下了十个。'” 任我行叹了口气，道：“是啊，当时我听了小姑娘这句话，心下甚是不快。早一年东方不败处决了郝贤弟。再早一年，丘长老不明不白地死在甘肃，此刻想来，自也是东方不败暗中安排的毒计了。再先一年，文长老遭革出教，受嵩山、泰山、衡山三派高手围攻而死，此事起祸，自也是在东方不败身上。唉，小姑娘无意中吐露真言，当时我犹在梦中，竟自不悟。” 他顿了一顿，喝了口酒，又道：“这门'吸星大法'，原是继承了北宋年间的'北冥神功'。只是学者不得其法，其中颇有缺陷。其时我修习吸星大法已在十年以上，在江湖上这神功大法也大有声名，正派中人闻者无不丧胆。可是我却知这神功之中实有几个重大缺陷，初时不觉，其后祸患却慢慢显露出来。那几年中我已深明其患，心知若不及早补救，终有一日会得毒火焚身。他人功力既是吸取而来，终非己有，会突然反噬作怪，吸来的功力愈多，反扑之力愈大。” 令狐冲听到这里，心下隐隐觉得有一件大事十分不妥。 任我行又道：“那时我身上已积聚了十余名正邪高手的功力。但这十余名高手分属不同门派，所练功力各不相同。我须得设法将之融合为一，以为己用，否则总是心腹大患。那几年中，我日思夜想，所挂心的便是这件事。那日端午节大宴席上，我虽在饮酒谈笑，心中却兀自在推算阳蹻二十二穴和阳维三十二穴，在这五十四个穴道之间，如何使内息游走自如，既可自阳蹻入阳维，亦可自阳维入阳蹻。因此小姑娘那几句话，我听了当时心下虽然不快，但片刻间便也忘了。” 向问天道：“属下也一直奇怪。教主向来机警万分，别人只须说得半句话，立时便知他心意，十拿九稳，从不失误。可是在那几年中，不但对东方不败的奸谋全不察觉，而且日常……日常……咳……”任我行微笑道：“而且日常浑浑噩噩，神不守舍，一副心不在焉的模样，是也不是？”向问天道：“是啊。小姐说了那几句话后，东方不败哈哈一笑，道：'小姐，你爱热闹，是不？明年咱们多邀几个人来一起喝酒便是。'他说话时满脸堆欢，可是我从他眼光之中，却看出满是疑虑之色。他必定猜想，教主早已胸有成竹，眼前只不过假痴假呆，试他一试。他素知教主精明，料想对这样明显的事，决不会不起疑心。” 任我行皱起眉头，说道：“小姑娘那日在端午节大宴中说过这几句话，这十二年来，我却从来没记起过。此刻经你一提，我才记得确有此言。不错，东方不败听了那几句话，焉不大起疑心？”向问天道：“再说，小姐一天天长大，越来越聪明，便在一二年间，只怕便会给她识破机关。等她成年之后，教主又或许会将大位传她。东方不败所以不敢多等，宁可冒险发难，其理或在于此。” 任我行连连点头，叹了口气，道：“唉，此刻我女儿若在我身边，咱们多了一人，也不致如此势孤力弱了。” 向问天转过头来，向令狐冲道：“兄弟，教主适才言道，他这吸星大法之中，不免有重大缺陷。以我所知，教主虽在黑牢中被囚十二年，大大受了委屈，可是由此脱却俗务羁绊，潜心思索，已解破了这神功中的秘奥。教主，是也不是？” 任我行摸摸浓密的黑髯，哈哈一笑，极是得意，说道：“正是。从此而后，吸到别人的功力，尽为我用，再也不用担心这些异种真气突然反扑了。哈哈！令狐兄弟，你深深吸一口气，是否觉得玉枕穴和膻中穴中有真气鼓荡，猛然窜动？” 令狐冲依言吸了口气，果觉玉枕穴和膻中穴两处有真气隐隐流窜，不由得脸色微变。 任我行道：“你不过初学乍练，还不怎么觉得，可是当年我尚未解破这秘奥之时，这两处穴道中真气鼓荡，当真是天翻地覆，实难忍受。外面虽静悄悄的一无声息，我耳中却满是万马奔腾之声，有时又似一个个焦雷连续击打，轰轰发发，一个响似一个。唉，若不是我体内有如此重大变故，那东方不败的逆谋焉能得逞？” 令狐冲知他所言不虚，又知向问天和他说这番话，用意是要自己向他求教，但若自己不允加入日月神教，求教之言自是说不出口，心想：“练他这吸星大法，是要吸取旁人功力以为己用。这功夫自私阴毒，我若非受攻被逼，决计不使。至于我体内异种真气没法化除，本来便已如此，我这条性命原是捡来的。令狐冲岂能贪生怕死，便去做大违素愿之事？”当下转过话题，说道：“教主，在下有一事不明，还想请教。在下曾听师父言道，那《葵花宝典》是武学中至高无上的秘笈，练成了宝典中的武学，固然无敌于天下，而且长生延年，寿过百岁。教主何以不练那宝典中的武功，却去练那甚为凶险的吸星大法？” 任我行淡淡一笑，道：“此中原由，便不足为外人道了。” 令狐冲脸上一红，道：“是，在下冒昧了。” 向问天道：“兄弟，教主年事已高，你大哥也比他老人家小不了几岁。你若入了本教，他日教主的继承人非你莫属。就算你嫌日月神教的声名不好，难道不能在你手中力加整顿，为天下人造福么？” 令狐冲听他这番话入情入理，微觉心动，只见任我行左手拿起酒杯，重重在桌上一放，右手提起酒壶，斟满了一杯酒，说道：“数百年来，我日月神教和正教诸派为仇，向来势不两立。你如固执己见，不入我教，自己内伤难愈，性命不保，固不必说，只怕你师父、师娘的华山派……嘿嘿，我要使华山派师徒尽数覆灭，华山一派从此在武林中除名，却也不是什么难事。你我今日在此相聚，大是有缘，你若听我良言相劝，便请干了此杯，万事都可商量。” 这番话充满了威胁之意，令狐冲胸口热血上涌，朗声说道：“教主，大哥，我本就身患绝症，命在旦夕，无意中却学得了教主的神功大法，此后如没法化解，也不过回复旧状而已，那也没什么。我于自己这条性命早已不怎么看重，生死有命，且由他去。华山派开派数百年，当有自存之道，未必别人一举手间便能予以覆灭。今日言尽于此，后会有期！”说着站起身来，向二人躬身为礼，转身便走。 向问天欲待再有话说，令狐冲早已去得远了。
令狐冲出得梅庄，重重吁了口气，拂体凉风，适意畅怀，一抬头，只见一钩残月斜挂柳梢，远处湖水中映出月亮和浮云的倒影。 走到湖边，悄立片刻，心想：“任教主眼前的大事当是去向东方不败算账，夺回教主之位，自不会去寻华山派的晦气。但若师父、师娘、师弟妹们不知内情，撞上了他，那可非遭毒手不可。须得尽早告知，好让他们有所防备。却不知他们从福州回来了没有？这里去福州不远，左右无事，我就去福建走一趟。倘若他们已动身回来，在途中或能遇上。” 随即想到师父传书武林，将自己逐出了师门，胸口不禁又是一酸，又想：“我将任教主逼我入教之事，向师父、师娘禀明。他们当能明白，我并非有意和魔教中人结交。说不定师父能收回成命，只罚我去思过崖上面壁三年，那便好了。”一想到重入师门有望，精神为之一振，当下去找了家客店歇宿。 这一觉睡到午时方醒，心想在见师父、师娘之前，别要显了自己本来面目，何况盈盈曾叫祖千秋他们传言江湖，要取自己性命，还是乔装改扮，免惹麻烦。却扮作什么样子才好？心下沉吟，从房中踱了出来，刚走进天井，突然间豁喇一声，一盆水向他身上泼将过来。令狐冲立时倒纵避开，那盆水便泼了个空。只见一个军官手中正拿着一只木脸盆，向着他怒目而视，粗声道：“走路也不带眼睛？你不见老爷在倒水吗？” 令狐冲气往上冲，心想天下竟有这等横蛮之人，见这军官四十来岁年纪，满腮虬髯，倒也颇为威武，一身服色，似是个校尉，腰中挂了把腰刀，挺胸凸肚，显是平素作威作福惯了的。那军官喝道：“还瞧什么？不认得老爷么？”令狐冲灵机一动：“扮成这个军官，倒也有趣。我大模大样的在江湖上走动，武林中朋友谁也不会来向我多瞧一眼。”那军官喝道：“笑什么？你奶奶的，有什么好笑？”原来令狐冲想到得意处，脸上不禁露出微笑。 令狐冲走到柜台前付了房饭钱，低声问道：“那位军爷是什么来头？”那掌柜的愁眉苦脸地道：“谁知他是什么来头？他自称是北京城来的，只住了一晚，服侍他的店小二倒已吃了他三记耳光。好酒好肉叫了不少，也不知给不给房饭钱呢。” 令狐冲点了点头，走到附近一家茶馆中，泡了壶茶，慢慢喝着等候。 等了半个时辰，只听得马蹄声响，那军官骑了匹枣红马，从客店中出来，马鞭挥得啪啪作响
Linghu Chong hurriedly drew his sword, and answered Xiang Wentian again, everyone in the room heard it.Bao Dachu shouted, "Who?" Only one person could be heard laughing out loud, from the mouth beside Xiang Wentian.The laughter shook the roof tiles, Linghu Chong's ears were buzzing, but he felt the blood in his chest and abdomen surging, and he was indescribably sad.The man stepped forward, met the wall, pushed his hands, and there was a bang, a big hole was pierced in the wall, and the man walked in through the hole.Xiang Wentian reached out to hold Linghu Chong's right hand, and walked into the room side by side. Bao Dachu and the other four had already stood up, holding weapons in their hands, with nervous expressions on their faces.Linghu Chong was eager to see who this person was, but he turned his back to him, but saw that he was very tall, with black hair and wearing a blue shirt. Bao Dachu tremblingly said: "It turns out that it's Ren... Senior Ren has arrived." The man snorted and stepped forward.Bao Dachu, Huang Zhonggong and others naturally took two steps back.The man turned around and sat down in the chair in the middle, which was exactly the one that Bao Dachu had just sat on.It was only now that Linghu Chong could see clearly, he saw his long face, snow-white, not to mention bloodless, with delicate features, but his face was frighteningly white, like a zombie who just came out of the grave. He waved to Xiang Wentian and Linghu Chong, and said: "Brother Xiang, brother Linghu Chong, please come and sit down." When Linghu Chong heard his voice, he was pleasantly surprised and said, "You...are you Senior Ren?" The man smiled slightly , said: "Exactly. Your swordsmanship is very good." Linghu Chong said: "You are out of danger. I was just about to rescue..." The man laughed: "You want to rescue me, don't you? Haha , haha! Brother Xiang, you are a good friend.” Xiang Wentian took Linghu Chong's hand, let him sit on the right side of the man, sat on the left side of the man himself, and said: "Brother Linghu is so brave, he is a rare and dignified bloody man in this world." The man laughed He said: "Brother Linghu, I feel so sorry for wronging you and living in the dark under the West Lake for more than two months, haha, haha!" At this time, Linghu Chong already had some clues in his heart, but he still couldn't fully understand it. The one surnamed Ren looked at Linghu Chong with a smile, and said: "Although you have been imprisoned for more than two months for me, you have practiced the star-absorbing method I carved on the iron plate, hehe, that is more than enough to make up for it." Already." Linghu Chong wondered: "The secret on the iron plate was carved by the senior?" The man smiled and said: "If I didn't carve it, who else in the world would know this star-absorbing method?" Xiang Wentian said: "Brother, you are the only successor of Ren Jiaozhu's star-absorbing magical power in this world, which is really gratifying." Linghu Chong asked in surprise, "Ren Jiaozhu?" Identity, this person is the leader of the Sun Moon God Sect, and his name is "I" and "Xing", have you ever heard of it?" Linghu Chong knew that the "Sun Moon God Sect" was the Demon Sect, but his followers called themselves the Sun Moon God Sect, and those outside the Sect called them the Demon Sect. I can?He murmured: "Ren... Ren's name, I found it on the iron plate, but I didn't know he was the leader." The burly old man suddenly shouted: "What kind of leader is he? The leader of my Sun Moon God Sect is known all over the world to be the leader of the East. This anti-religious rebellion has long since been expelled. Xiang Wentian, you attached Reversing the wrong is a heinous crime." Ren Woxing turned his head slowly, stared at him, and said: "Your name is Qin Weibang, isn't it?" The burly old man said: "That's right." Ren Woxing said: "When I was in charge of teaching, you were in Jiangxi Ren Qingqi Banner Master, isn't it?" Qin Weibang said: "Exactly." Ren Woxing sighed and said: "You are now the ten elders of the sect, and you have risen so fast. Why does Dongfang Bubai value you so much Are you strong in martial arts, or are you capable of doing things?" Qin Weibang said: "I am loyal to my teaching, and I have been advancing in times of trouble. I have accumulated merits for more than ten years and have been promoted to elder." Ren Woxing nodded and said, "That's how it is." Ren Woxing suddenly swayed, and bullied Bao Dachu in front of him, with his left hand, he darted toward Bao Dachu's throat.Bao Dachu was terrified, he couldn't slash the opponent's arm with his single-handed sword, so he had to raise his left elbow to protect his throat, at the same time, he took a step back with his left foot, and slashed down with his right-handed sword.This defending and attacking is only completed in an instant, the defending is tight and the attack is fierce, it is an extremely brilliant technique.But Ren Woxing's right hand was still a quick step forward, Bao Dachu had grabbed his chest before he could chop off his sword, and with a hissing sound, he tore his robe, and grabbed a piece from his arms with his left hand, it was the piece of black wood make.His right hand swooped down, grabbed Bao Dachu's right wrist, and twisted his wrist.There were only three bangs, but Xiang Wentian handed out the long sword, and Qin Weibang and the other two elders each gave a move.The three elders raised their weapons to fight each other.Xiang Wentian's three moves were just to prevent them from rescuing Bao Dachu, once the three moves were passed, Bao Dachu was already under Ren Woxing's control. Ren Woxing smiled and said, "My star-attracting method has not yet been used, do you want to try it?" At this moment, Bao Dachu knew that if he did not surrender, he would die, and there was no other way to go.He also made a quick decision and said, "Master Ren, I, Bao Dachu, will be loyal to you from now on." Ren Woxing said, "You swore allegiance to me back then, why did you regret it later?" I will pay for my crimes and redeem my crimes." Ren Woxing said: "Okay, take this pill." He let go of his wrist, reached into his arms, took out a porcelain bottle, poured out a fiery red pill, and threw it at Bao Dachu. go.Bao Dachu grabbed it and swallowed it without looking at it. Qin Weibang lost his voice: "This...is this 'Three Corpse Brain Pill'?" Ren Woxing nodded and said, "That's right, this is the 'Three Corpse Brain Pill'!" He poured out six more "Three Corpse Brain Pills" from the porcelain bottle, and threw them on the table. The pill was spinning on the table non-stop, and said: "Do you know how powerful this 'Three Corpse Brain Pill' is?" Bao Dachu said: "After taking the brain god pill of the leader, you should be determined and obey the instructions of the leader forever, otherwise the corpse insects hidden in the pill will start to move from rigidity, drill into the brain, and bite the brain. And act arrogantly and upside-down, worse than a mad dog." Ren Woxing said: "What are you talking about? Since you know the magical effect of my brain pill, why do you dare to swallow it?" Bao Dachu said: "From now on, my subordinates, Always be loyal to the leader, no matter how powerful this brain pill is, it has nothing to do with subordinates." Ren Woxing laughed and said, "Very good, very good. Which of the pills here is willing to take?" Huang Zhonggong, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng looked at each other, their expressions changed drastically.They and Qin Weibang have been in the Demon Cult for a long time, and they knew that there were corpse insects hidden in the "Three Corpse Brain Pills". Once the original properties of the medicine wear off, the corpse insects come out.Once it enters the brain, its actions are like demons and ghosts, and it can no longer be measured by common sense. Once rationality is lost, even parents and wives will bite and eat.There are no more poisons in this world.Furthermore, the medicinal properties of the elixirs made by different drug masters are different, and the antidote of the Eastern leader cannot cure the poison of the elixir made by Ren Woxing. While everyone was panicking and hesitating, Hei Hei Zi suddenly said loudly: "Master is merciful, I will take one first." As he spoke, he walked to the table and stretched out his hand to get the elixir. With a flick of Ren Woxing's sleeve, Heiheizi couldn't stand still, fell on his back and fell out, with a bang, his head hit the wall heavily.Ren Woxing sneered and said: "You have lost your internal energy, and you have ruined my elixir." Turning around, he said, "Qin Weibang, Wang Cheng, Sang Sanniang, you don't want to take my elixir, do you? ?” The middle-aged woman, Sang Sanniang, bowed and said: "This subordinate vows to be loyal to the leader from now on, and will never have another heart." The short and fat old man Wang Cheng said: "This subordinate will be driven by the leader." The two walked to the table side, each took a pill and swallowed it into the abdomen.The two of them have always been very afraid of Ren Woxing, seeing him come back out of trouble, they were so frightened that their hearts were torn apart, under the accumulated power, they no longer dared to resist.Although the Eastern Hierarch also made a self-made elixir, they were controlled after taking it, and they dared not have a slight dissent, but the fire was imminent, and looking at the moment, how to cause trouble in the future, we can only talk about it at that time. But Qin Weibang was promoted from the mid-level leader. When he was in charge of me, he was in Jiangxi, which governed several counties, and he was not qualified to experience the powerful methods of the former leader. He shouted: "Stop accompanying me!" With a little foot, he jumped out of the hole in the wall. Ren Woxing laughed and didn't get up to stop him.When he was out of the hole, Xiang Wentian lightly waved his left hand, a black slender soft whip popped out of his sleeve, everyone's eyes were blurred, only Qin Weibang yelled "Ah", the long whip came out of the hole in the wall Turning back, he already wrapped his left foot and dragged him backwards.The body of this long whip is extremely thin, no thicker than a little finger, but Qin Weibang's left ankle was wrapped around his left ankle, and he kept rolling on the ground, unexpectedly unable to stand up. Ren Woxing said: "Sang Sanniang, take a Brain God Pill and carefully peel off the outer skin." Sang Sanniang replied: "Yes!" He took a pill from the table, and used his nails to peel off the outer skin. The layer of red medicine shell was peeled off, revealing a small gray ball inside.Ren Woxing said: "Feed him." Sang Sanniang said: "Yes!" Walking up to Qin Weibang, he shouted: "Open your mouth!" Qin Weibang turned around, slapped Sang Sanniang with his palm.Although his own kung fu is slightly inferior to Sang Sanniang's, the difference is not far behind, but his ankles are wrapped in a long whip, his acupoints are restricted, and his hands have no strength.Sang Sanniang kicked his wrist with her left foot, her right foot flew up, and hit his chest with a bang, her left foot kicked in a circle, and then kicked him on the shoulder three times in succession, hitting three acupoints, pinching his cheek with her left hand, Then he stuffed the shelled pill into his mouth, then pinched his throat with his right hand, and with a gurgling sound, Qin Weibang had already swallowed the pill. After hearing Bao Dachu's words, Linghu Chong knew that there were zombie worms hidden in the "Three Corpse Brain Pills", which were restrained entirely by medicine. The red medicine shell that Sang Sanniang peeled off must be the medicine to restrain corpse worms. See also Sang Sanniang's hands and feet were ups and downs these few times, clean and neat, it seemed that she had practiced well on weekdays, and specially forced people to take medicine, thinking: "This woman is very clever in her hands and feet!" He didn't know that Sang Sanniang was good at short fights , At this moment, I am attached to Ren Woxing, so I will be energetic and display my life's stunts. I am not only showing off my skills, but also expressing my allegiance to the leader. Ren Woxing smiled and nodded.Sang Sanniang stood up, without moving her expression, and stood aside respectfully. Ren Woxing looked at Huang Zhonggong and the other three, apparently asking them if they would accept it or not. Without saying a word, the bald penman walked over to take a elixir and swallowed it.Dan Qingsheng muttered to himself, not knowing what he was talking about, and finally went over to take a pill and ate it. Huang Zhonggong's face was miserable, he took out a booklet from his bosom, it was the music score, walked up to Linghu Chong, and said: "Your Majesty has high martial arts skills, resourceful and resourceful, I set up this ingenious plan to rescue Ren Woxing, hehe , I admire you very much. This music score has ruined the reputation of my four brothers, and I will return the original." He raised his hand and threw the music score into Linghu Chong's arms. When Linghu Chong was stunned, he turned around and walked towards the wall, he couldn't help but feel apologetic, thinking: "The rescue of this leader Ren was all a scheme from elder brother, I didn't know anything about it beforehand. It is reasonable for Huang Zhonggong and the others to hate me in their hearts, I can't tell the difference." Huang Zhonggong turned around, stood against the wall, and said: "My four brothers joined the Sun Moon God Sect, with the intention of being a hero in the Jianghu, and doing a good job. But the leader Ren has a violent temper, and he uses it for himself. The four of us My brother retired early. After the Eastern leader took over, he favored traitors and eliminated the old brothers in the sect. The four of us were even more discouraged and asked for this job. First, we could stay away from Heimuya and not have to fight with others, and second, we could live in the West Lake. Reminiscence. In the past twelve years, I have enjoyed enough of the blessings. In this world, there are more worries than joys, and this is the way..." At this point, he hummed lightly, and his body slowly slumped down. Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng shouted together: "Brother!" They rushed over to help him up, only to see a dagger stuck in his heart, his eyes were wide open, but he was already dead.Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng shouted: "Big Brother, Big Brother!" and cried out. Wang Cheng yelled: "This old man didn't obey the order of the leader and committed suicide in fear of crime. He should be punished more. What are you two guys arguing about?" Dan Qingsheng turned around with a face full of anger, and wanted to rush at Wang Cheng Go over and fight him desperately.Wang Cheng said: "What? Do you want to rebel?" Dan Qingsheng remembered that he had taken the Three Corpse Brain God Pill and that he would not disobey Ren Woxing's will in the slightest, his anger disappeared immediately, and he had to bow his head and wipe away his tears. Qin Weibang, who was lying on the side, suddenly let out a hiss, opened his eyes wide, and shouted at Ren Woxing: "I'll fight with you!" But how could he struggle to get up after receiving some pressure on his acupoints?I saw his muscles twisted, panting, looking extremely painful.Xiang Wentian stepped forward, kicked him hard, and kicked him to death. Ren Woxing said: "Throw out the dead body and this useless man, and bring some wine and vegetables. Brother Xiang and Brother Linghu and I will conspire to get drunk today." The bald penman and Dan Qingsheng said together: "Yes!" They hugged Huang Zhonggong Go out with Qin Weibang's body and Hei Hei Zi limp on the ground. Then some servants came up to display the cups and chopsticks, and a total of six seats were set up.Bao Dachu said: "Put three pairs of cups and chopsticks! How can we deserve to sit with the leader?" He helped clean up.Ren Woxing said: "You have worked hard too, let's go outside and have a drink." Bao Dachu, Wang Cheng, and Sang Sanniang bowed together, and said: "Thank you for the kindness of the leader." Slowly withdraw.
Seeing Huang Zhonggong committing suicide, Linghu Chong thought that this person was a righteous man, remembering that day he had to write a book to recommend him to see Master Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple, begging him to heal his illness, he was kind to him, so he couldn't help feeling a little sad. Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Brother, how did you learn the master's star-absorbing method by chance? I want you to tell me about it." Linghu Chong then explained how to practice on his own, how to unintentionally practice equal love. Once said.Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Congratulations, congratulations, all these opportunities are indispensable. My brother is happy for you." He raised his glass and drank it down.Ren Woxing and Linghu Chong also toasted. Ren Woxing laughed and said: "This matter is extremely dangerous. I engraved this set of practice secrets on the iron plate. Although I was very bored in the dark prison and chatted to amuse myself, I may not have any good intentions. The secret of the magic skill is certainly true, but if it is not for my personal guidance to help them disperse the kung fu, those who practice according to the law must go crazy, and there is no one in a thousand who can avoid this calamity. There are two major difficulties in practicing this magic skill. The first step is to dissipate the internal energy of the whole body, so that there is nothing in the dantian. As long as the dissipation is endless, or if the acupoints are wrong, one will go into a madness immediately, and the whole body will be paralyzed at the slightest. This kind of kung fu has been created for hundreds of years, but it is rare to be taught, and fortunately, even fewer can practice it, because the step of san kung fu is too difficult. The Linghu brothers accounted for a large part of it. The big advantage is that you have already lost all your internal energy, and you have nothing left. If you want to dissipate it, you will dissipate it. Without any effort, you will pass the most difficult and dangerous step for others. He also has to absorb the inner energy of others, store it in his dantian, and then drive it into the eight extraordinary meridians for his own use according to the law. This step is already very difficult, since one's own inner energy has been exhausted, and if he wants to absorb the inner energy of others, it will be like hitting a stone with an egg. Death in vain? Brother Linghu met again by chance, and I heard from brother Xiang that you already have the eight different types of zhenqi infused by several masters. Although it is only a part of each of you, it is already extremely powerful. It is really God's will to overcome these two difficulties easily and practice Dafa." Linghu Chong squeezed cold sweat in his hands, and said: "Fortunately, I lost all my internal strength, otherwise it would be really unimaginable. Brother Xiang, how did Master Ren get out of trouble, my brother still doesn't know why." Smiling, Xiang Wentian took out something from his bosom, put it in Linghu Chong's hand, and said, "What is this?" Linghu Chong felt that the thing he got was a hard ball, and it was the day he wanted to take it to Ren Huchong himself. I can do it. I spread my palm and saw that it was a steel ball with a small steel ball embedded in it.Linghu Chong flicked the steel ball, the steel ball turned a few times lightly, and then pulled out an extremely thin steel wire.One end of this steel wire is connected to the steel ball, and the steel wire is full of sawtooth, but it is an extremely delicate wire saw.Linghu Chong suddenly realized, and said: "It turns out that the shackles on the hands and feet of the leader were cut off with this thing." Ren Woxing said with a smile: "I channeled my inner strength during a few laughs, knocked all five of you down, and then sawed off the shackles. How you dealt with Black and White later, I will deal with you then. " Linghu Chong laughed and said: "So you changed clothes with me and put the shackles on my hands and feet. No wonder Huang Zhonggong and others didn't notice." After they woke up, the leader and I had already left Meizhuang. Heizizi and the others saw the chess books, calligraphy and paintings I left behind, and they were all fascinated and overjoyed, and they would never suspect that the prisoner had lost his bag." Linghu Chong said: "Brother's ingenious calculation is beyond human's reach." He thought: "So you have already arranged everything, and you have chosen the favor of these four people to lure them into the trap. But the leader has been out of trouble for a long time, why didn't he come to rescue me so late? " Xiang Wen Tianjian guessed his intentions by his appearance, and said with a smile: "Brother, after the leader got out of trouble, there are many important things to do, but I can't let the enemy know, so I have to wrong you to stay under the West Lake for a few more days. I came to save you. Fortunately, you were blessed by misfortune, and you have practiced immortal magic skills, and finally you have compensation. Hahaha, I will make up for you as a brother." As he spoke, he filled the wine glasses of the three of them, and took a sip drink up.Ren Woxing laughed loudly and said, "I'll have a drink with you, too." Linghu Chong laughed and said, "Why don't you pay for it? I have to thank you two. I had an internal injury that couldn't be healed. Unexpectedly, he recovered suddenly and got a life." The three of them laughed loudly, very happy. Xiang Wentian said: "Twelve years ago, the leader disappeared mysteriously, and Dongfang Bubai usurped the throne. My governor had something strange, so I could only bear with it and deal with Dongfang Bubai perfunctorily. It was not until recently that I found out where the leader was imprisoned, and came to help the leader immediately. Get out of trouble. Didn’t you know that Dongfang Bubai sent a large team of people to chase me after I stepped out of Heimuya, and met a group of bastards from the Orthodox Church crowded together for fun. Brother, the bastards from the two factions chased me that day. When killing you and me, on the mountain road, you explained the reason for the loss of internal energy. I thought at that time, to dissipate all kinds of alien qi in your body, the only way in the world is the "star-absorbing method" of the leader. After the leader escaped from the trap, I Then I will beg him to teach you this miraculous skill to save your life, and unexpectedly, without my pleading, the leader has already passed it on to you." The three toasted and laughed together again. Linghu Chong thought to himself: "Brother Xiang went to save the sect master, although he used me, but he really wanted to save my life. He said that he wanted to do something big, and he said frankly that he wanted to use me and wronged me for a long time. , I agreed at the time, and went to jail for this, so I have nothing to complain about. Besides, if I hadn't made great efforts in this matter, how wonderful is the "Star Attraction Dafa", how could Master Ren pass it on to me so easily? Irrelevant outsider?" Can't help being grateful to Xiang Wentian, and turned to ask: "Master Ren, your magical skills are so superb that no one can guess, what is the origin, please advise." Ren Woxing took a sip of his wine and said: "The originator of my magical art is the 'Xiaoyao School' in the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was later divided into two schools: 'Beiming Shengong' and 'Huagong Dafa' (Author's Note: Please refer to ). The one who practiced Beiming Shengong was the Duan family of Dali. That Emperor Duan first felt that it was not in the right way to absorb the power of other people's life-long cultivation for his own use. He refused to practice it. Later, he read a Only then did I understand the truth of this magical art from the suicide note of the senior expert. The suicide note said: "Whether good or bad, learning martial arts is to hurt people and kill people. There is no such thing as good or evil in martial arts. If you use it for good, you will be good. Use it for good." Evil is evil, fists, feet and weapons are common. The same trick "Black Tiger Stealing Heart" is a good move to kill a wicked person, but it is a bad move to kill a good person. A sword and a sword are used to kill a good person, which is a bad knife A bad sword, used to kill traitors, is a good sword and a good sword. Brother Linghu, don't you think so?" Linghu Chong nodded and said, "The teacher's grand theory is extremely incisive." 任我行道：“那不是我的宏论，我不过复述北宋年间那位先辈的遗言而已。有人抡刀使剑杀伤善人良民，咱们就当把他手中的刀剑夺了过来，令他手中没了兵刃，此事乃是为善。坏人内力越强，作恶越厉害，将他的内功吸个干净，便是废了他用以作恶的本领，犹似夺了他的宝刀利剑。逍遥派的传人有善有恶，大理段氏却志在为善，只要所吸的是奸人恶人的内力，那就不错。少林神拳、武当长拳，是污秽功夫吗？一样能用以伤人杀人，只不过千百年来他们不用这拳法去滥伤无辜而已。”他为了要收服令狐冲，言语之中，将“吸星大法”说成具有大篇道理。 任我行又道：“哈哈！其实人家来打我，便是敌人，管他是好人坏人，老子便吸他妈的内力，以其内功为我所用，何乐不为？逍遥派的前辈言道，百川汇海，是百川自行流入大海，并不是大海去强抢百川之水，这话再对也没有了。敌人不以内力来打我，我便吸他不到，'北冥神功'立意人不犯我，我不犯人。但那'化功大法'却不同了。创始者本出于逍遥派，但因他不得师门真传，不明散功吸功的道理，便将他常使的下毒法门用之于这神功，敌人中毒之后，经脉受损，内力散失，似乎为对方所吸去。我这'吸星大法'源于'北冥神功'正宗，并非下毒，这中间的分别，你可须仔细了。” 令狐冲一直心中嘀咕，自觉吸人内力颇有不当，听了任我行这番讲论，心想：“人不犯我，我不犯人。我不去立意害人，但若有人想来杀我害我，那么我吸他内力，自卫保命，也不能说是恶事。不过人家辛辛苦苦练成的内功，我吸了它来作为己用，跟任意取人钱财也相差不远。” 又饮得十几杯酒后，令狐冲觉得这位任教主谈吐豪迈，识见非凡，不由得大为心折，先前见他对付秦伟邦和黑白子，手段未免过份毒辣，但听他谈论了一会后，颇信英雄处事，有不能以常理测度者，心中本来所存的不平之意逐渐淡去。 任我行道：“令狐兄弟。我对待敌人，出手极狠，御下又是极严，你或许不大看得惯。但你想想，我在西湖湖底的黑牢中关了多久？你在牢中耽过，知道这些日子的滋味。人家待我如何？对于敌人叛徒，难道能心慈么？” 令狐冲点头称是，忽然想起一事，站起身来，说道：“我有一事相求教主，盼望教主能够允可。”任我行道：“什么事？”令狐冲道：“我当日在地牢初见教主，曾听黄钟公言道，教主倘若脱困，重入江湖，单是华山一派，少说便会死去一大半人。又听教主言道，他日见到我师父，要令他大大难堪。教主功力通神，倘欲和华山派为难，没人能够抵挡……” 任我行道：“我听向兄弟说，你师父已传言天下，将你逐出了华山派门墙。我去将他们大大折辱一番，索性就此灭了华山一派，将之在武林中除名，为你出一口恶气。” 令狐冲摇头道：“在下自幼父母双亡，蒙恩师、师娘收入门下，抚养长大，名虽师徒，情同父子。师父将我逐出门墙，一来确是我的不是，二来只怕也有些误会。在下可万万不敢怨怪恩师。”任我行微笑道：“原来岳不群对你无情，你倒不肯对他不义？” 令狐冲道：“在下想求恳教主的，便是请你宽宏大量，别跟我师父、师娘，以及华山派的师弟、师妹们为难。”任我行沉吟道：“我得脱黑牢，你出力甚大，但我传了你吸星大法，救了你命，两者已然相抵，谁也不亏负谁。我重入江湖，未了的恩怨大事甚多，可不能对你许下什么诺言，以后行事未免缚手缚脚。” 令狐冲听他这么说，竟是非和岳不群为难不可，不由得焦急之情，见于颜色。 任我行哈哈一笑，说道：“小兄弟，你且坐下。今日我在世上，只有向兄弟和你二人，才是真正亲信之人，你有事求我，总也有个商量处。这样吧，你先答允我一件事，我也就答允你，今后见到华山派中师徒，只要他们不是对我不敬，我便不去惹他。纵然要教训他们，也当瞧在你面上，手下留情三分。你说如何？” 令狐冲大喜，忙道：“如此感激不尽。教主有何嘱咐，在下无有不遵。” 任我行道：“我和你二人结为金兰兄弟，今后有福同享，有难同当。向兄弟为日月神教的光明左使，你便为我教的光明右使。你意下如何？” 令狐冲一听，登时愕然，万没料到他要自己加入魔教。他自幼便听师父和师娘说及魔教的种种奸邪恶毒事迹，自己虽遭逐出门墙，只盼闲云野鹤，在江湖上做个无门无派的散人，要自己身入魔教，却是万万不能，一时间心中乱成一团，难以回答。 任我行和向问天两对眼睛凝视着他，霎时之间，室中更无半点声息。 It took a while.令狐冲才道：“教主美意，想我令狐冲乃末学后进，如何敢和教主比肩称兄道弟？再说，在下虽已不属华山一派，仍盼师父能回心转意，收回成命……” 任我行淡淡一笑，说道：“你叫我教主，其实我此刻虽得脱牢笼，仍然性命朝不保夕，'教主'二字，也不过说来好听而已。今日普天之下，人人都知日月神教的教主乃东方不败。此人武功之高，决不在我之下，权谋智计，更远胜于我。他麾下人才济济，凭我和向兄弟二人，要想从他手中夺回教主之位，确是以卵击石、痴心妄想之举。你不愿和我结为兄弟，原是明哲保身的美事，来来来，咱们杯酒言欢，这话再也休提了。” 令狐冲道：“教主的权位如何给东方不败夺去，又如何给囚在黑牢之中，种种情事，在下全然不明，不知两位能赐告否？” 任我行摇了摇头，凄然一笑，说道：“湖底一居，一十二年，什么名利权位，本该瞧得淡了。嘿嘿，偏偏年纪越老，越是心热。”他满满斟了一杯酒，一口干了，哈哈一声长笑，笑声中却满是苍凉之意。 向问天道：“兄弟，那日东方不败派出多人追我，手段之辣，你是亲眼见到的了。若不是你仗义出手，我早已在那凉亭中给他们砍为肉酱。你心中尚有正派魔教之分，可是那日他们数百人联手，围杀你我二人，哪里还分什么正派，什么魔教？其实事在人为，正派中固有好人，何尝没有卑鄙奸恶之徒？魔教中坏人确是不少，但等咱们三人掌了大权，好好整顿一番，将那些作恶多端的败类给清除了，岂不叫江湖上豪杰之士扬眉吐气？” 令狐冲点头道：“大哥这话，说得甚是。” 向问天道：“想当年教主对待东方不败犹如手足一般，提拔他为教中的光明左使，教中一应大权都交了给他。其时教主潜心修习这吸星大法，要将其中若干小小的缺陷都纠正过来，教中日常事务便无暇多管。不料那东方不败狼子野心，面子上对教主十分恭敬，什么事都不敢违背，暗中却培植一己势力，假借诸般借口，将所有忠于教主的部属或撤或革、或径行处死，数年之间，教主的亲信凋零殆尽。教主是忠厚至诚之人，见东方不败处处恭谨小心，而本教在他手中也算一切井井有条，始终没加怀疑。” 任我行叹了口气，说道：“向兄弟，这件事我实在好生惭愧。你曾对我进了数次忠言，叫我提防。可是我对东方不败信任太过，忠言逆耳，反怪你对他心怀嫉忌，责你挑拨离间，多生是非。以至你一怒而去，高飞远走，从此不再见面。” 向问天道：“属下决不敢对教主有何怨怪之意，只是见情势不对，那东方不败部署周密，发难在即，属下若随侍教主身侧，非先遭了他毒手不可。虽然为本教殉难，份所当为，但属下思前想后，总觉还是先行避开为是。如教主能洞烛他的奸心，令他逆谋不逞，自是上上大吉，否则属下身在外地，至少也能让他心有所忌，不敢太过放肆。” 任我行点头道：“是啊，可是我当时怎知道你的苦心？见你不辞而行，心下大是恼怒，其时练功正当紧要关头，还险些出了乱子。那东方不败却来大献殷勤，劝我不可烦恼。这一来，我更加中了他的奸计，竟将本教的秘籍《葵花宝典》传了给他。” 令狐冲听到《葵花宝典》四字，不禁“啊”了一声。 向问天道：“兄弟，你也知道《葵花宝典》么？”令狐冲道：“我曾听师父说起过这部宝典的名字，知是博大精深的武学秘笈，却不知曾在教主手中。” 任我行道：“多年以来，《葵花宝典》一直是日月神教的镇教之宝，历来均是上代教主传给下一代教主。其时我修习吸星大法废寝忘食，什么事都不放在心上，便想将教主之位传给东方不败。将《葵花宝典》传给他，原是向他表明清楚：不久之后，我便会以教主之位相授。唉，东方不败是个聪明人，这教主之位明明已交在他手里，他为什么这样心急，不肯等到我正式召开总坛，正式公布于众？却偏偏要干这叛逆篡位之事？”他皱起了眉头，似乎直到此刻，对这件事仍弄不明白。 向问天道：“他一来是等不及，不知教主到何时才正式相传；二来是不放心，只怕突然之间，大事有变。” 任我行道：“其实他一切已部署妥当，又怕什么突然之间大事有变？当真令人好生难以索解。我在黑牢中静心思索，对他的种种奸谋已一一想得明白，只是他何以迫不及待地忽然发难，至今仍想他不通。本来嘛，他对你颇有所忌，怕我说不定会将教主之位传了给你。但你既不别而行，已去了他眼中之钉，尽管慢慢地等下去好了。” 向问天道：“东方不败发难那一年，端午节晚上大宴，小姐在席上说过一句话，教主还记得么？”任我行搔了搔头，道：“端午节？那小姑娘说过什么话啊？那有什么干系？我可全不记得了。” 向问天道：“教主别说小姐是小孩子。她聪明伶俐，心思之巧，实不输于大人。那一年小姐是七岁吧？她在席上点点人数，忽然问你：'爹爹，怎么咱们每年端午节喝酒，一年总是少一个人？'你一怔，问道，'什么一年少一个人？'小姐说道：'我记得去年有十一个人，前年有十二个。今年一、二、三、四、五……咱们只剩下了十个。'” 任我行叹了口气，道：“是啊，当时我听了小姑娘这句话，心下甚是不快。早一年东方不败处决了郝贤弟。再早一年，丘长老不明不白地死在甘肃，此刻想来，自也是东方不败暗中安排的毒计了。再先一年，文长老遭革出教，受嵩山、泰山、衡山三派高手围攻而死，此事起祸，自也是在东方不败身上。唉，小姑娘无意中吐露真言，当时我犹在梦中，竟自不悟。” 他顿了一顿，喝了口酒，又道：“这门'吸星大法'，原是继承了北宋年间的'北冥神功'。只是学者不得其法，其中颇有缺陷。其时我修习吸星大法已在十年以上，在江湖上这神功大法也大有声名，正派中人闻者无不丧胆。可是我却知这神功之中实有几个重大缺陷，初时不觉，其后祸患却慢慢显露出来。那几年中我已深明其患，心知若不及早补救，终有一日会得毒火焚身。他人功力既是吸取而来，终非己有，会突然反噬作怪，吸来的功力愈多，反扑之力愈大。” 令狐冲听到这里，心下隐隐觉得有一件大事十分不妥。 任我行又道：“那时我身上已积聚了十余名正邪高手的功力。但这十余名高手分属不同门派，所练功力各不相同。我须得设法将之融合为一，以为己用，否则总是心腹大患。那几年中，我日思夜想，所挂心的便是这件事。那日端午节大宴席上，我虽在饮酒谈笑，心中却兀自在推算阳蹻二十二穴和阳维三十二穴，在这五十四个穴道之间，如何使内息游走自如，既可自阳蹻入阳维，亦可自阳维入阳蹻。因此小姑娘那几句话，我听了当时心下虽然不快，但片刻间便也忘了。” 向问天道：“属下也一直奇怪。教主向来机警万分，别人只须说得半句话，立时便知他心意，十拿九稳，从不失误。可是在那几年中，不但对东方不败的奸谋全不察觉，而且日常……日常……咳……”任我行微笑道：“而且日常浑浑噩噩，神不守舍，一副心不在焉的模样，是也不是？”向问天道：“是啊。小姐说了那几句话后，东方不败哈哈一笑，道：'小姐，你爱热闹，是不？明年咱们多邀几个人来一起喝酒便是。'他说话时满脸堆欢，可是我从他眼光之中，却看出满是疑虑之色。他必定猜想，教主早已胸有成竹，眼前只不过假痴假呆，试他一试。他素知教主精明，料想对这样明显的事，决不会不起疑心。” 任我行皱起眉头，说道：“小姑娘那日在端午节大宴中说过这几句话，这十二年来，我却从来没记起过。此刻经你一提，我才记得确有此言。不错，东方不败听了那几句话，焉不大起疑心？”向问天道：“再说，小姐一天天长大，越来越聪明，便在一二年间，只怕便会给她识破机关。等她成年之后，教主又或许会将大位传她。东方不败所以不敢多等，宁可冒险发难，其理或在于此。” 任我行连连点头，叹了口气，道：“唉，此刻我女儿若在我身边，咱们多了一人，也不致如此势孤力弱了。” 向问天转过头来，向令狐冲道：“兄弟，教主适才言道，他这吸星大法之中，不免有重大缺陷。以我所知，教主虽在黑牢中被囚十二年，大大受了委屈，可是由此脱却俗务羁绊，潜心思索，已解破了这神功中的秘奥。教主，是也不是？” 任我行摸摸浓密的黑髯，哈哈一笑，极是得意，说道：“正是。从此而后，吸到别人的功力，尽为我用，再也不用担心这些异种真气突然反扑了。哈哈！令狐兄弟，你深深吸一口气，是否觉得玉枕穴和膻中穴中有真气鼓荡，猛然窜动？” 令狐冲依言吸了口气，果觉玉枕穴和膻中穴两处有真气隐隐流窜，不由得脸色微变。 任我行道：“你不过初学乍练，还不怎么觉得，可是当年我尚未解破这秘奥之时，这两处穴道中真气鼓荡，当真是天翻地覆，实难忍受。外面虽静悄悄的一无声息，我耳中却满是万马奔腾之声，有时又似一个个焦雷连续击打，轰轰发发，一个响似一个。唉，若不是我体内有如此重大变故，那东方不败的逆谋焉能得逞？” 令狐冲知他所言不虚，又知向问天和他说这番话，用意是要自己向他求教，但若自己不允加入日月神教，求教之言自是说不出口，心想：“练他这吸星大法，是要吸取旁人功力以为己用。这功夫自私阴毒，我若非受攻被逼，决计不使。至于我体内异种真气没法化除，本来便已如此，我这条性命原是捡来的。令狐冲岂能贪生怕死，便去做大违素愿之事？”当下转过话题，说道：“教主，在下有一事不明，还想请教。在下曾听师父言道，那《葵花宝典》是武学中至高无上的秘笈，练成了宝典中的武学，固然无敌于天下，而且长生延年，寿过百岁。教主何以不练那宝典中的武功，却去练那甚为凶险的吸星大法？” 任我行淡淡一笑，道：“此中原由，便不足为外人道了。” 令狐冲脸上一红，道：“是，在下冒昧了。” 向问天道：“兄弟，教主年事已高，你大哥也比他老人家小不了几岁。你若入了本教，他日教主的继承人非你莫属。就算你嫌日月神教的声名不好，难道不能在你手中力加整顿，为天下人造福么？” 令狐冲听他这番话入情入理，微觉心动，只见任我行左手拿起酒杯，重重在桌上一放，右手提起酒壶，斟满了一杯酒，说道：“数百年来，我日月神教和正教诸派为仇，向来势不两立。你如固执己见，不入我教，自己内伤难愈，性命不保，固不必说，只怕你师父、师娘的华山派……嘿嘿，我要使华山派师徒尽数覆灭，华山一派从此在武林中除名，却也不是什么难事。你我今日在此相聚，大是有缘，你若听我良言相劝，便请干了此杯，万事都可商量。” 这番话充满了威胁之意，令狐冲胸口热血上涌，朗声说道：“教主，大哥，我本就身患绝症，命在旦夕，无意中却学得了教主的神功大法，此后如没法化解，也不过回复旧状而已，那也没什么。我于自己这条性命早已不怎么看重，生死有命，且由他去。华山派开派数百年，当有自存之道，未必别人一举手间便能予以覆灭。今日言尽于此，后会有期！”说着站起身来，向二人躬身为礼，转身便走。 向问天欲待再有话说，令狐冲早已去得远了。
令狐冲出得梅庄，重重吁了口气，拂体凉风，适意畅怀，一抬头，只见一钩残月斜挂柳梢，远处湖水中映出月亮和浮云的倒影。 走到湖边，悄立片刻，心想：“任教主眼前的大事当是去向东方不败算账，夺回教主之位，自不会去寻华山派的晦气。但若师父、师娘、师弟妹们不知内情，撞上了他，那可非遭毒手不可。须得尽早告知，好让他们有所防备。却不知他们从福州回来了没有？这里去福州不远，左右无事，我就去福建走一趟。倘若他们已动身回来，在途中或能遇上。” 随即想到师父传书武林，将自己逐出了师门，胸口不禁又是一酸，又想：“我将任教主逼我入教之事，向师父、师娘禀明。他们当能明白，我并非有意和魔教中人结交。说不定师父能收回成命，只罚我去思过崖上面壁三年，那便好了。”一想到重入师门有望，精神为之一振，当下去找了家客店歇宿。 这一觉睡到午时方醒，心想在见师父、师娘之前，别要显了自己本来面目，何况盈盈曾叫祖千秋他们传言江湖，要取自己性命，还是乔装改扮，免惹麻烦。却扮作什么样子才好？心下沉吟，从房中踱了出来，刚走进天井，突然间豁喇一声，一盆水向他身上泼将过来。令狐冲立时倒纵避开，那盆水便泼了个空。只见一个军官手中正拿着一只木脸盆，向着他怒目而视，粗声道：“走路也不带眼睛？你不见老爷在倒水吗？” 令狐冲气往上冲，心想天下竟有这等横蛮之人，见这军官四十来岁年纪，满腮虬髯，倒也颇为威武，一身服色，似是个校尉，腰中挂了把腰刀，挺胸凸肚，显是平素作威作福惯了的。那军官喝道：“还瞧什么？不认得老爷么？”令狐冲灵机一动：“扮成这个军官，倒也有趣。我大模大样的在江湖上走动，武林中朋友谁也不会来向我多瞧一眼。”那军官喝道：“笑什么？你奶奶的，有什么好笑？”原来令狐冲想到得意处，脸上不禁露出微笑。 令狐冲走到柜台前付了房饭钱，低声问道：“那位军爷是什么来头？”那掌柜的愁眉苦脸地道：“谁知他是什么来头？他自称是北京城来的，只住了一晚，服侍他的店小二倒已吃了他三记耳光。好酒好肉叫了不少，也不知给不给房饭钱呢。” 令狐冲点了点头，走到附近一家茶馆中，泡了壶茶，慢慢喝着等候。 等了半个时辰，只听得马蹄声响，那军官骑了匹枣红马，从客店中出来，马鞭挥得啪啪作响