Chapter 16 The Fifteenth Chapter Jiao Rao Shi Tie Shou Manyan Dances the Golden Snake

The two sat for two hours, talking happily, and when it was getting late, they packed up the wine and tableware and prepared to go home. Qingqing said: "Brother Chengzhi, thank you for being with me wholeheartedly today." Chengzhi smiled and said: "Brother Qingqing, thank you for being with me wholeheartedly today." Qingqing said: "I will accompany you wholeheartedly every day, you are not " Chengzhi wondered: "Why am I not?" Qingqing said: "Brother Chengzhi, can I ask you one thing?" Chengzhi said: "You don't have to ask, just tell me." Qingqing said: "A manly man, The lord of the heroes of the seven provinces, you can never be against what you have said." Cheng Zhi said: "Even if I am not the lord of the seven provinces, I will never be against what I have told you." Qingqing's eyes showed a soft pleading look, and she whispered Said: "Brother Chengzhi, I beg you not to keep thinking about that Jiu. These days, no matter what you do, you always miss Ah Jiu." Cheng Zhi said: "What a shame! Are you looking at her?" Qingqing said: "When that one-eyed dragon delivered the letter, you held the letter in your hand with a gentle look on your face. You must hope that this is a letter from Ah Jiu, and that the one who gave us the gift is that lovely Ah Jiu. Little girl, Shan Tiesheng, a one-eyed old man, holding his name card, how can you be in a daze with a smile on your mouth? Do you love him with one beautiful eye? " Cheng Zhi thought to himself: "You are really amazing girl. , I can’t even hide what’s on my mind from you.”

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived, and saw two people running quickly and abnormally on the road, carrying burdens.The three people behind chased after him, the first one was holding an iron ruler, his figure was nimble, it was the one-eyed dragon Shan Tiesheng, behind him were two other tolerances, holding a single sword and an iron chain respectively.Chengzhi and Qingqing stood by the road hand in hand to watch.Shan Tiesheng shouted: "Friend, don't go, leave the stolen goods!" Suddenly, the left leader grabbed five or six people, each armed with a weapon, and blocked behind the two fleeing forward.Shan Tiesheng stopped when he saw the crowd of people on the other side, and saw the five or six responders hugging the two fleeing forward, and went away.

Shan Tiesheng had already seen Chengzhi and Qingqing, rushed forward, thrust the iron ruler into his waist, bowed to Chengzhi to the ground, and said repeatedly: "Damn the villain, damn the villain!" Cheng Zhi was stunned and said "Boss Shan, you're welcome. What's going on?" Shan Tiesheng said, "Please sit down in the pavilion, and the villain will tell you slowly." The three sat down in the pavilion, and Shan Tiesheng held The cause and effect of this matter were told. It turned out that last month, the large treasury of the household department was stolen three times in a row, and thousands of taels of silver were robbed.When such a major event was done under the feet of the emperor, the nine cities were shaken immediately.The emperor found out within two days, and severely reprimanded Fu Shangshu of the household department and the military commanders of the five cities. punish severely.

All the servants in Shuntian Mansion were chased by their superiors to the point of bitterness, and even the family members of the servants were imprisoned.Unexpectedly, although the yamen was closely tracked down, Ku Yin was stolen again and again.The servants had nothing to do, so they had to kowtow to the door, pleading bitterly, and invited the old servant, the one-eyed dragon Shan Tiesheng, who had retired for a long time, to come out.Shan Tiesheng carefully inspected the inside and outside of the big treasury, and knew that the person who stole the silver must not be an ordinary thief, but a martial arts master. After inquiring, he found out that the masters who had recently come to Beijing were only Yuan Chengzhi and a group of people.

Hearing this, Qingqing let out a "bah" and said, "So you suspect that we are thieves!" Shan Tiesheng said: "The villain deserves to die. The villain really thought so at the time. Later, after inquiring in detail, I found out that Yuan Xianggong was in Yingtianfu to save Tiebei Jin Ao Jiao Gongli, and made friends with Shazhai Master, Cheng Gang Master, and heroes of the world in Shandong. It is really a great hero to be promoted as the leader of the seven provinces, and to fight off the Tazi soldiers in Shandong." Qingqing couldn't help but feel very happy when he heard him praise Yuan Chengzhi so much, and her face softened.

Shan Tiesheng said again: "At that time, the villain thought to himself, with Yuan Xianggong being such a hero and with such an identity, how could he come to steal Ku Yin? Even if his subordinates did it, the old man will strictly prohibit it after he finds out. Thinking about it, yes, it is Yuan Xianggong who wants us to look good. Such a great hero came to the capital, but we did not come to greet him, no wonder Yuan Xianggong was angry. Cough, who told the villain to be blind." Qingqing Looking at his one-eyed, more white and less black, he couldn't help but chuckle.Shan Tiesheng continued: "So we made up for it in a hurry, and came to the mansion every day to say goodbye and apologize." Qingqing smiled and said, "If you don't tell me, who knows what's on your mind!" Shan Tiesheng said: "But what about this matter? Can you say it? We only hope that Yuan Xianggong will calm down, reward the treasury silver, and save hundreds of tolerable family members in the capital. Who knows that Yuan Xianggong returned the things we sent, and found out the villain's name and bandit number , Scattered a lot of famous posts, and punished the villain." Qingqing just pretended not to hear it, and remained calm.

Shan Tiesheng said again: "This time, everyone is worried. The villain is in ambush in the library today, just waiting for Yuan Xianggong to send someone again, and he will fight him desperately, but it is these two gangsters who came. We chased these two people here, and someone came out to meet us and blocked us. The villain recognized that the person who led the way to meet him was the deputy general manager of Prince Hui's mansion surnamed Zhang. He rarely came out to do business, but the villain died twenty years ago I recognized him in Shanxi. The villain knows that the Recruitment Office of Prince Hui's Mansion has recently invited many martial arts experts. But Prince Hui is the uncle of the current emperor, the sixth prince of the former emperor Shenzong, the younger brother of Emperor Guangzong, a nobleman in Tianhuang, He has always had a good reputation and never condoned his subordinates to do evil. He loves martial arts, and the recruiting hall has been recruiting martial arts masters. It has been like this for many years. He only learns martial arts and never interferes with foreign affairs. He was originally sealed in Jingzhou. I took refuge in the capital, but I don’t know how I got involved with the loss of money from the big treasury? Yuan Xianggong, you have a lot of friends, and you have seen thousands of miles, so I must ask you to point out a clear way.” He knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.

Yuan Chengzhi hurriedly helped him up, thinking: "Although those people who steal money seem to be not kind, but they are against the government, why should I help such a dirty business? What's more, if they rob the imperial treasury, they are also helping the king. Busy." She just smiled and shook her head. Shan Tiesheng begged him to help him obtain an interview.Yuan Chengzhi smiled and said: "Taking thieves is what the old buddies of Tolerance do. Although brothers are ineffective, they will not do this kind of thing." Shan Tiesheng listened to his tone and dared not say any more, so he had to bow to each other and say goodbye with all the Tolerances. gone.

On the way back, Chengzhi and Qingqing saw a group of officers and soldiers from the Jinyiwei Yamen approaching, escorting a large group of prisoners.Some of the group of criminals were old men with white hair, and some were babies still in their arms. They were all old and weak women and children.All the officers and soldiers shouted and scolded like wolves and tigers.A young woman begged: "Master, please do me a favor. We all live in public houses. We didn't do anything wrong, but there were burglars in the capital, and everyone was so tired." A joke was on her face. After touching it, he said with a smile: "It's not this snitch, will we meet by fate?" Yuan Chengzhi and Qingqing were very annoyed at seeing it, knowing that the prisoners were all family members of the police in the capital.Tolerance arresters usually harm good people and do many crimes, and they will not be wronged if they are chased, but innocent women and children are tortured and tortured, and they feel unbearable in their hearts.

After walking for a while, I suddenly saw a group of policemen dragging more than ten people by chains on the street, shouting: "Snitch caught, snitch caught!" Many people were watching from the side of the street, shaking their heads. sigh.When Yuan Chengzhi and Qingqing squeezed closer to have a look, the so-called snitches turned out to be unkempt poor people. They thought that the arresters randomly caught them to replace them in order to meet their responsibilities, and they couldn't help being furious.
Back at the apartment, Hong Shenghai was poking his head outside the house. When he saw the two of them, he was overjoyed and said, "Okay, I'm back!" Yuan Chengzhi hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?" Come back to the rescue."

Yuan Chengzhi was taken aback, thinking that Cheng Qingzhu was so good at martial arts, how could he hurt someone?He hurriedly followed Hong Shenghai to Cheng Qingzhu's room, and saw him lying on the bed with a layer of black air on his face.Sha Tianguang, Hu Guinan, Tie Luohan, etc. were all sitting in front of the bed, all worried.When everyone saw Yuan Chengzhi, their faces were full of sadness, and they immediately showed joy. Yuan Chengzhi saw Cheng Qingzhu's eyes closed tightly and his breathing was thin, and he felt anxious, and asked, "Where is Mr. Cheng injured?" Sha Tianguang gently lifted Cheng Qingzhu up, and unbuttoned his shirt. Yuan Chengzhi was taken aback. He saw that the entire shoulder on his right was completely black, as if it had been painted with thick ink, and the black air extended upwards, up to his neck, and down to his waist.There are five claw marks deep into the flesh at the darkest part of the shoulder. Yuan Chengzhi asked: "What poison did you hurt?" Sha Guangtian said: "Old Master Cheng reluctantly backed up and was speechless. I don't know what poison he was poisoned by." Yuan Chengzhi said: "Fortunately, there is Zhu Jingbing The toad is here." Take out the ice toad, and point the toad's mouth at the wound.Stretch out your hand to press the toad's back, submerge your internal energy and absorb the poison, and you can see that the snow-white ice toad gradually turns from white to gray, and from gray to black.Hu Guinan said: "Soak the ice toad in the shochu, and the poisonous juice will be extracted." Qingqing hurriedly poured a large bowl of shochu, put the ice toad into the wine, and sure enough, strands of black water spit out from the toad's mouth, leaving a bowl The shochu became like ink, but the ice toad was pure and white.After taking drugs like this and soaking in four bowls of shochu, the black air on Cheng Qingzhu's body began to fade. Cheng Qingzhu slept all night, and when Yuan Chengzhi went to visit the next day, he was able to sit up and thank him.Yuan Chengzhi waved his hand and ordered him not to speak, and invited a famous doctor in Beijing to prescribe some medicines to detoxify and purify blood.On the third day of recuperation, Cheng Qingzhu had the strength to speak before explaining the process of poisoning in detail. He said: "That evening, when I passed by the gate of the Forbidden Palace, I suddenly heard the noise of people, it seemed that someone was arguing and fighting. When I got closer, I saw a big puddle of bean curd splashed on the ground, a big man grabbed a small man, He kept punching and beating him. Asking others, I found out that the little man was a bean curd seller. He accidentally bumped into the big man and stained his clothes. Seeing that the little man was pitiful, I stepped forward to persuade him. I asked the little man to pay for it. It was only a tael of silver when I asked, so I reached into my pocket and took out the money, thinking that I would pay the two taels of silver on his behalf. Alas, I didn’t know that it was a good thing for a while, but I fell into the trap of a traitor. I As soon as my right hand was in my pocket, the two of them suddenly took one side of me and grabbed my arm..." When Qingqing heard this, she couldn't help but let out an "ah".Cheng Qingzhu said: "I knew right away that something was wrong. I tried to get rid of the two of you, and then I asked the reason, but I didn't know that my right shoulder suddenly hurt. I didn't expect it beforehand. With all my might, I clasped the door of the big man's veins with my backhand, lifted his body, and smashed it on the top of the little man's head. At the same time, I jumped forward vigorously, and turned around, only to see that the person who sneaked up on me from behind was an old beggar in black. The appearance of this beggar woman is extremely ugly and terrifying, her face is covered with bumps and bumps, her eyes are turned up, she sneered, raised ten sharp claws, and pounced on me again." When Cheng Qingzhu said this, he felt lingering fear, and he couldn't help showing a look of horror on his face.Qingqing screamed "Yeah", and even Sha Tianguang, Hu Guinan and others also said "Hey". Cheng Qingzhu said: "At that time, I was startled and angry. I jumped a few steps away and was about to strike back with my palm, but my right arm couldn't move. Is it under the Golden Snake King?' I said: 'So what?' She said: 'Then I will take your life!' Laughing strangely, I approached her. Impatiently, I picked up a bucket of bean curd with my left hand and pointed it at her face. It splashed over her face. She wiped her face with both hands, and I took the opportunity to send two green bamboo darts, which hit her in the chest and made her feel better. At this moment, I couldn't take it anymore, and ran back home. , I don’t know what happened after that.” Sha Tianguang said: "Does this old beggar have anything to do with you?" Cheng Qingzhu said: "I have never seen her." Qingqing said: "Did she see the wrong person?" Cheng Qingzhu said: "No Yes. After she hurt me for the first time, when I looked back, she had seen my face clearly, and she was still going to kill me again." Yuan Chengzhi said: "She asked about the Golden Snake King, and she seemed to be aiming at me." Hu Guinan said: "I don't know what kind of poison was fed to her claws, the poison is so strong?" Sha Tianguang said: "She must have steel sleeves on her claws, otherwise how can I bear such a powerful poison? ?” There was a lot of discussion among the people, but they couldn't figure out the origin of the beggar woman.Cheng Qingzhu was even more angry and kept cursing. Sha Tianguang said: "Brother Cheng, you can rest at ease, we will visit you, and after we have the news, I will let you out of your anger." At present, Sha Tianguang, Hu Guinan, Tie Luohan, Hong Shenghai and others were four in Shuntianfu city. Next visit.For two days in a row, it was like sinking into the sea, where can I find any clues? This morning, Shan Tiesheng, the one-eyed dragon, came to visit again and was received by Sha Tianguang.Shan Tiesheng's face was full of worry, and another three thousand taels of silver was lost from the treasury.Sha Tianguang thought that this kind of thing had nothing to do with his own side, so he only said a few perfunctory words of no.Later, he casually talked about Cheng Qingzhu's attack and poisoning, and thought that Shan Tiesheng was a well-informed and experienced veteran, and he might have some clues. Shan Tiesheng pondered for a while, then said: "Master Shazhai, the old beggar asked the word 'Golden Snake King', and Lord Cheng was poisoned again. They were invited here." Sha Tianguang said: "Really? May I ask who are they?" Shan Tiesheng said: "Master Shazhai must know the Yunnan-Guizhou Five Poisons Sect?" Sha Tianguang nodded and said: "Then I have heard of it." , I heard that their ability to use poison is superb, and people in the martial arts are terrified. We dare not offend easily. I heard that the Five Poison Sect is only rampant in Yunnan and Guizhou, and has never reached the Central Plains. It is the one who hurt Chief Cheng. Are you a member of the Five Poisons Sect?" Shan Tiesheng said: "That's not sure. I only heard that the treasure of the Five Poisons Sect's township teaching is a small golden snake. They regard this golden snake as a magic weapon. Nicknamed the Golden Snake King, I don't know if it's a violation of their taboo?" Sha Tianguang went in and told Cheng Zhi.Qingqing said: "My father's nickname is Mr. Jin Snake, what's bothering them?" Cheng Zhi said: "Maybe that one-eyed dragon can't deal with Prince Hui's mansion, and wants to drag us into this muddy water. Must have Find out, don't let anyone take advantage of you." Sha Tianguang nodded in agreement, went out to tell Shan Tiesheng that he had reported to the leader, and then asked about the details of the Five Poison Sect.Shan Tiesheng said: "I heard that their leader is a young beauty named He Tieshou, with extremely high martial arts skills, let alone being good at poisoning." Sha Tianguang was amazed, and said: "Young beauty is the leader, this It's amazing. The iron hands are ruthless and the hands are very hot!" Stretching out his tongue, he said, "We dare not mess with her anymore." Shan Tiesheng was about to leave when a doorman hurried in and presented Sha Tianguang with a bright red greeting card.Sha Tianguang took a look, and saw that the greeting card read: "Wei Taosheng, the late director of the recruiting center of King Hui's Mansion, pays homage to Yuan Dameng, the leader of the seven provinces, the leader of the Green Bamboo Gang Cheng Da, and the leader of Sha Dazhai in Shandong, all heroes."Sha Tianguang thought he didn't know this person, but the other party was so polite that he couldn't ignore him, so he said, "Open the middle door wide to welcome distinguished guests!" Yuan Chengzhi brought Qingqing, Hong Shenghai, Hu Guinan, Tie Luohan and others to the hall. Qingqing was wearing men's clothing.Shan Tiesheng followed behind.Sha Tianguang accompanied the guests in and introduced them one by one.Yuan Chengzhi saw that the visitor was in his fifties, with a heroic face, luxurious clothes, and a big emerald emerald ring finger on his finger. After seeing Yuan Chengzhi, he was very respectful and bowed respectfully. Yuan Chengzhi hurriedly returned the gift and invited the guests to take their seats. That Wei Tao was very courteous, and greeted Hu Guinan, Hong Shenghai and others one by one. Knowing that Shan Tiesheng was the head catcher of the Yamen of Shuntian Mansion, he ignored him complacently, and said to Yuan Chengzhi: "Master Yuan, our Prince Hui has a good nature. Wu, I like to make friends with the top characters in the martial arts. I heard that the leader Yuan Da brought all the heroes to Shuntian Mansion, and I can't wait to meet him. Prince Hui wanted to come to visit in person, but he didn't announce it in advance, for fear It's a bit presumptuous, and the special villain will come to invite you immediately. The prince has arranged a sumptuous banquet, and I sincerely invite the leader of Yuan Dameng to bring all the heroes to enjoy the honor. The prince would like to offer a few glasses of wine to show his admiration. Although it is temporary , I am disrespectful. It is only because our eyes and ears are not good enough that we got the news late. We only heard the news of your visit to Shuntian Mansion this morning. The prince said that it was a great happy event. He is walking in and out of the gate at the moment, stretching out his ears, wanting to hear the good news of everyone's arrival." He spoke sincerely and crisply, really nicely, with a smile on his face, making people feel that Prince Hui is really a real person. Sincerely looking forward to the arrival of distinguished guests. Before Yuan Chengzhi could answer, there was the sound of cars and horses outside the door, and the door brought in another official from the palace, and said to Wei Tao: "Mr. Wei, the prince sent me to drive six cars to welcome the distinguished guests to the palace for a banquet." .” Then he kowtowed respectfully to Yuan Chengzhi. Yuan Chengzhi saw that the other party sincerely invited guests. He had heard from Shan Tiesheng that Prince Hui was fond of martial arts and liked to make friends in the martial arts. There will be big events in Beijing soon, so he might as well get to know more powerful people. He turned around and asked Hong Shenghai: "How?" Hong Shenghai didn't know the inside story, but he thought that Prince Hui was a relative of the emperor, and it would be beneficial to get acquainted with him, so he nodded.Yuan Chengzhi said to Wei Tao: "Prince Hui is so kind, but we are disrespectful, so we will go with Mr. Wei to meet him." At that moment, he went out with Qingqing, Sha Tianguang, Dumb, Hu Guinan and a group of people to get into the car, and even Shan Tiesheng Also followed.Only Cheng Qingzhu's arm injury has not healed, and he is recuperating in the house.Yuan Chengzhi was afraid that the enemy would take advantage of the situation and come to seek revenge, so he ordered Hong Shenghai to stay and protect.
After a short drive, I left the city.Going westward for seven or eight miles, Yuan Chengzhi knew he had arrived when he saw the five characters "Emperor Hui Hui's Mansion" engraved with gold lacquer on the gate.The door was wide open, and there were two rows of servants in black and gray clothes, all the way in through the door, with a great style.The carriage drove straight into the gate, and the servants yelled in unison: "Welcome to the distinguished guest!" After the yelling, the gongs and drums sounded, three times, and the horns were released, followed by the gongs, drums, silk and bamboo, and played the welcome tune. The carriage stopped at the end of the cobblestone road, and the servants drew up the curtains.Yuan Chengzhi got out of the car and saw a king in an embroidered golden robe standing in front of the dripping eaves to welcome the guests, so he hurried forward and bowed his hands as a salute.Yuan Chengzhi knew that this person was King Hui, and he should kneel down to worship according to etiquette, but he thought that he was not in the officialdom, this person was the emperor's uncle, and he was on the side of killing his father and enemies, so he didn't want to kneel down to him , just make random poses.King Hui hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him, and said with a smile, "I don't dare to do that! Leader Yuan, please be polite." The two bowed to each other.Qingqing and the others also casually bowed their hands in salute.Shan Tiesheng knelt down and kowtowed in accordance with the official rules, and said: "Shun Tiesheng, the head arrester of the humble post, sees the Lord Qiantui!" Hui Wangsu invited Yuan Chengzhi and his party into the hall.The two rows of chairs in the hall are covered with chair covers embroidered with red and gold flowers, shining brilliantly.King Hui asked Yuan Chengzhi and his party to sit down on the first row of chairs in the west, and offered tea. He sat in the main seat, cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations to Master Yuan as the leader of the heroes of martial arts in the seven provinces." Yuan Chengzhi Said: "It can't be taken seriously as a thing between us reckless brothers. But the prince laughed at me!" Everyone exchanged a few words, all of which were polite and far-fetched.After everyone drank a few sips of tea, King Hui said to Wei Tao, "Boss Wei, Xiao Wang's wish, please tell me!" Wei Taosheng bowed and saluted, then stood up straight, and said proudly: "Master Yuan, all heroes, since the prince respectfully invites you to the mansion, he naturally treats you as good friends, but it is too late to come to invite you today. Dear Sirs, there is a lack of etiquette, please forgive me." He clasped his fists as a salute.Yuan Chengzhi, Sha Tianguang, etc. all bowed their hands and returned the gift, saying: "It's easy to say, easy to say, the prince is too polite!" Wei Tao said loudly: "Prince Hui is a corporal, and he loves to make friends by nature. Come to meet me in case of asking for advice. To tell you the truth, Prince Hui is purely hospitable. Unexpectedly, there are treacherous ministers in the court who sow discord with Lord Long Live, saying what is wrong with Prince Hui. The prince is the emperor's own uncle and has always been loyal. Geng Geng, the emperor has a lot of love and trust for the prince, and the treacherous ministers pretend to be villains, and it has no effect. In order to prevent the villain from spreading rumors, the prince specially wants to ask all the guests: In case the rumors of the villain spread to everyone’s ears, everyone What are your plans? In case there are villains who want to harm the prince, what are your intentions?" These words were so straightforward that Yuan Chengzhi felt that it was difficult to answer, so he had to say: "The prince is the emperor's uncle. Even if the emperor hears any rumors that are harmful to the prince, he will laugh it off and ignore it. We will strictly punish traitors who spread false rumors. We are outsiders, and we are not close relatives, not to mention that we have no official position, and we are just white men, and we ordinary people have no chance to say anything." Wei Tao said loudly: " Ah, these few words of Master Yuan Da are not correct. I just have two things to worry about, and I need to ask Master Yuan Da for advice." Yuan Chengzhi said: "Okay, please tell me." Wei Tao said: "The first thing, I heard that Cheng Qingzhu, the leader of the Great Clan, also joined the alliance of the Clan Leader Yuan. The Clan Leader Cheng used to be a guard in the palace, and he was the emperor's confidant. If the emperor has any errands to tell you, Will Leader Yuan intervene for Chief Cheng? Like this leader surnamed Shan, he has been very busy with the emperor's affairs these days, and he keeps coming and going in and out of Leader Yuan's mansion. Yuan I'm afraid that the leader of the alliance will be hard-pressed, and we are really worried." Yuan Chengzhi suddenly realized, laughed, and said: "This festival, Mr. Wei can rest assured. How about Cheng Gangzhu and Shan Touer, I can't speak for them. I, Yuan Chengzhi myself, and my sworn brother Xia Brother, we Ming people don’t do dark things, since we are in the reckless, we never want to recruit security, we don’t know how to serve the court, we want to get rich and famous, I’m sorry to my good friend, I’m sorry to my father and ancestors!” He actually said in his heart: “I can’t wait Kill the emperor and avenge my father!" Thinking of this, Yan stretched out his palm and slapped the edge of the table, and with a click, he slapped the... corner of the table. Wei Tao was overjoyed and cheered: "Okay!" Yuan Chengzhi said: "What's the second thing Mr. Wei wants to ask?" Wei Tao said: "The second thing!" Said: "Take them all out!" Several servants responded in unison: "Yes!" Back into the inner hall, followed by more than a dozen servants, they all held a large wooden tray in their hands, and the trays were full of gold and silver ingots.Wei Taosheng directed all the servants, put more than a dozen large wooden plates on a large square table in the middle, and said: "My lord, here is five thousand taels of gold and ten thousand taels of silver. It is a good deal, and it is sixty thousand taels of silver." The villain has carefully checked, the color is pure, and the number is correct." King Hui nodded. Yuan Chengzhi never expected that he would suddenly hand out so much gold and silver, and he didn't know what his intention was.He had unearthed the precious gold and silver left by Emperor Jianwen, and robbed more than one million taels of silver. When he saw this huge pile of gold and silver, he didn't think it was different, he just smiled. Wei Tao said: "Our prince learned that the leader of the alliance, Yuan Da, led the heroes of the Golden Snake Battalion not long ago, and defeated the Tartar soldiers of Abatai in Qingzhou, Shandong. Golden Snake Battalion, Golden Snake King, dedicated to the military pay of all the heroes, thank you for your great contribution to protecting the environment and the people." Yuan Chengzhi thought to himself: "When people talk about protecting the environment and the people, resisting the full and killing the enemy, and helping the army, you can't refuse it. " Then he clasped his fists and said, "All the brothers in the next generation would like to thank the lord. As for the word 'Golden Snake King', it is called casually in the Jianghu, and it cannot be taken seriously." Wei Tao raised his thumb and said: "Under King Chuang, Wang Zishun, the King of Hengtian, Xu Bian, the King of Changing the World, Lin Chengcheng, the King of the Troubled Times, Liu Xiyao, the King of Fighting for the World, and He Jin, the King of Zuojin, which one is not a famous hero, plus Yuan Xianggong, the Golden Snake King, and the leader of the Alliance, why not? " Yuan Chengzhi thought to himself: "He is quite familiar with King Chuang's military situation." Seeing that Shan Tie couldn't help but wink at himself, he asked: "My lord has given you such a generous gift, what orders do you want us to do? Qingqing said in her heart: "Brother Chengzhi is no longer the ignorant and honest guy on Quzhou Road. These two sentences must be asked, otherwise he will not be a bachelor." Wei Tao said in a loud voice: "Don't dare! Chuang Wang's army has been gaining momentum recently, and now it has occupied Xi'an Mansion, maybe one day it will march into Shuntian Mansion. Although our prince is a Ming clan, we don't take His Majesty's many measures very seriously. I have been admonished many times, but the emperor always listens to his loyal words. If King Chuang enters the capital, our lord will dare to ask the King of Golden Snake to plead with King Chuang to save the lives of his whole family. As for the family property, the lord is willing to donate all of it as military salary .” After hearing this, Yuan Chengzhi thought to himself: "It turns out that King Hui's thinking is exactly the same as that of Cao Huachun. I only hope that after King Chuang enters the capital, he can still keep his family and life." Wang, but I'm young, so I'm afraid that speaking in front of King Chuang won't carry much weight." King Hui and Wei Tao bowed again and again, saying, "Thank you! Thank you!" It is said that the credit is great, and the words are of great weight." Instructing the servants, they wrapped the gold and silver on the table into cloths and placed them at Yuan Chengzhi's feet.Yuan Chengzhi thought: "The money for buying life may not be paid by King Hui himself. Most of it is the stolen library silver. I will distribute half of it to the Golden Snake Third Battalion, and half to King Chuang." Wei Tao said: "It's rare to come here today. The villain wants to introduce some friends from Yunnan Five Immortals Sect to Leader Yuan. The villain is ordered by the prince to do everything possible to invite the heroes of the Five Immortals to come to the recruiting hall. Five The Immortal Sect has always practiced Taoism only in the Yunnan-Guizhou area, and rarely comes to the Jiangnan of the Central Plains. If the leader of the Yuan Da League has never met, how about I introduce it to my friends? With all the talents coming, it can be said to be a once-in-a-century event. "Yuan Chengzhi nodded head. King Hui said: "Let's take our leave first. After you have met your friends, please go to the back hall to have a banquet together, have a drink and talk happily, and Xiao Wang will toast you." Yuan Chengzhi said: "Don't dare to do it!" , retreated into the back hall. Wei Tao said: "Master Yuan and the heroes of the Five Immortals Sect are all distinguished guests of our recruiting hall. The prince and I treat each other wholeheartedly, and we dare not separate each other. Both of us are good friends. I am only responsible for introductions. , All the famous heroes and heroes, you should be able to hit it off at the first sight. Please move the leader Yuan Da." I bowed my hands and led the way first, Yuan Chengzhi and others followed. After walking around for a while, he passed a very long corridor and came to a hall.Yuan Chengzhi thought to himself, among these bungalows, it is not surprising that there is such a big hall, which is the residence of the prince.The gate of the main hall faces the wall, and there is a large open space outside the hall.Seeing that there are two rows of large chairs in the hall, the chairs are covered with scarlet brocade.Wei Tao asked Yuan Chengzhi to sit down on the first row of chairs in the west.Yuan Chengzhi took the first place.Wei Taosheng sat on a small chair in the back seat between two rows of chairs. Hearing the bell ringing at the back of the hall, a group of people came out, tall and short, male and female, and sat down on the first row of chairs in the east, but the first chair was vacated, there were sixteen people in total.Sitting in the fifth chair was a beggar-like man in colorful brocade clothes, and sitting in the third chair was a beggar with a hooked nose, deep eyes, and scars all over his face. : "Could it be that this person injured Chief Cheng?" The whistle sounded at the back of the hall, and the sixteen people who had been sitting stood up and bowed together.Two young girls walked out slowly from the back of the hall, stood by the first chair, and called softly: "The leader is promoted!" Suddenly there was a sound of metal and iron colliding, the sound was clear and clear, like playing a musical instrument, and the wind sent a strange fragrance, and a girl in pink gauze came out from the back of the hall.I saw her phoenix eyes with spring, long eyebrows into the temples, and a smile on the corner of her mouth. She was about twenty-two or three years old, her eyes were flowing, she was very beautiful.Her feet were bare, and there were two gold rings on each ankle and each arm. When she moved, the gold rings collided with each other, making a clanking sound.The complexion is abnormally white and greasy. From a distance, it looks as smooth as jade, and the long hair on the head hangs down to the shoulders, and it is also tied with a golden ring.She went to the chair and sat down, followed by two young girls, each holding a feather fan and whisking the dust. Yuan Chengzhi and others were full of doubts: "The Five Poisons Sect is famous outside, and people in the martial arts are famous for fear. He Tieshou, the leader of the Five Poisons Sect, is said to be a young woman. Could it be this delicate girl?" The woman said: "May I ask your honored guest's name?" Her voice was charming.Wei Taosheng immediately stood up and introduced each other. The woman is indeed the leader of the Five Immortals Sect.Yuan Chengzhi thought to himself: "Shan Tiesheng called them the Five Poisons Sect, but General Manager Wei called them the Five Immortals Sect. I thought the name of the Five Poisons Sect was indecent, so I changed it to the Five Immortals." The tall man sitting in the second place was named Pan Xiuda, The beggar sitting in the fifth place is called "Poison Beggar in Brocade Clothes" Qi Yun'ao, and the old beggar's name is He Hongyao, although she looks ugly, her name is very elegant.The person sitting in the fourth place looks like a farmer, and his name is Cen Qisi. Wei Taosheng introduced each of them to Yuan Chengzhi and others, and said everyone's name. When introducing Qingqing, he only said, "This Mr. Xia is the junior of Yuan Meng." As for who Shan Tiesheng was, he didn't mention a word. It was as if he was not in the hall.He Tieshou stood up and squatted down to salute.Yuan Chengzhi and others saluted in return. After the two sides drank a few sips of tea, He Tieshou said loudly: "Yuan Xianggong, I heard that you have a nickname called the Golden Snake King, and you led the Golden Snake Battalion to defeat the Tartar soldiers in Qingzhou, Shandong. Is there such a thing?" Cheng Zhi said: "Who is the king or what is the king? It is the usual name for the leaders of the Chuangjun. They are scattered all over the place and rebelled. They are called what the king is. The name Golden Snake King is very inappropriate to me. I once passed an order that we should not call it that in our own team. Our team is called Shan Zongying." He Tieshou smiled and said: "Yuan Xianggong does this , That's really good. Our Five Immortals came to Shuntian Mansion from Yunnan, and we wanted to implore Yuan Xianggong to use the three-character title of 'Golden Snake King'." Qingqing asked: "What does that have to do with you? Related? Why do you want to meddle in our business?" He Tieshou smiled and said: "That's not an idle matter. The Great Sage of the Golden Snake is a dharma object enshrined by the Five Immortals of our sect, and the whole sect respects it very much. Brother Qi," Qi Yun'ao stood up and said, "Here!" He Tieshou said: "Please invite the great sage to come and let all the distinguished guests see!" Qi Yunao replied: "Of order!" Although He Tieshou called him "senior brother", Qi Yunao respected the leader very much. Qi Yun'ao waved his right hand a few times, and the two believers sitting at the bottom walked into the inner hall, brought out a sand table the size of a round table, and placed it in the center of the hall.The plate was made of wood with fine sand on the bottom, another person lifted a bamboo cage, opened the lid, and poured the contents of the cage into the plate, only to see dozens of small toads jumping up and down one after another.Another four people held four earthenware pots, uncovered the tile lids, and poured the contents of the pots into the plate, which were poisonous things like green snakes, centipedes, scorpions, and spiders.Cheng Zhi thought to himself: "There are five kinds of poisons in the plate, and the name 'Five Poisons Sect' comes from this." Qi Yunao picked up a clay pot beside him, stretched out his hand and took out a handful of yellow paste, spread it on the raised edge of the wooden plate, and formed a circle. Yuan Chengzhi smelled acrid smell, presumably it was sulfur or something to restrain snakes and insects drug.Qi Yun'ao turned around, took a yellow square box on the middle table, put it in the center of the table, lit three sticks of incense sticks, inserted them into the burner, and then knelt down and kowtowed.He Tieshou, Pan Xiuda, and He Hongyao saluted together.Qi Yundu stood up, opened the lid of the box, took out a gold cylinder, walked to the edge of the sand table, raised the gold cylinder with his left hand, and pulled out a piece of gold from the mouth of the cylinder with his right hand, suddenly a golden light flashed, and a small golden snake... .Qi Yun'ao immediately backed away, amidst the curl of cigarettes, all the congregation members bowed and saluted, murmuring. The little golden snake raised its head, opened its mouth, and swallowed a little toad.The little golden snake was very agile, seeing the little toad jumping in the air, it bounced up with its tail supporting the bottom of the plate, flew across, and devoured the toad, its movement was clever and beautiful.Qingqing just watched and applauded, very happy.The golden snake was full after eating five or six toads. It opened its mouth and breathed on the remaining toads, green snakes, centipedes and other poisonous things. When the poisonous things were hit by the snake's breath, they turned over and fell down, one by one. Trembling to the sky.The poisonous creatures were terrified and ran away in all directions, but the little golden snake was extremely agile, and immediately caught up with the poisonous poison. In a short while, dozens of poisonous creatures on the plate fainted and turned over. At first, their bellies couldn't stop trembling, but after a while, all of them didn't move. It seems to have been poisoned to death by the snake.Yuan Chengzhi was secretly startled, thinking that this little golden snake is so poisonous, it is really rare. The little golden snake swam quickly in the sand table, suddenly jumped up, and did two somersaults in the air, as if showing its skills. After doing a few somersaults and swimming a few laps like this, the little golden snake coiled into a snake cake, raised its head, looked around, and did not move.Yuan Chengzhi suddenly remembered: "The method of breaking the five-element formation of the Chess Immortal School taught by Mr. Golden Snake in the secret book is mostly learned from the actions of the little Golden Snake. Waiting for the enemy to make a move, he will attack later, which is really extremely clever. The nickname 'Golden Snake Lord' must have something to do with this little golden snake." I saw Qi Yun'ao hanging the golden tube on a bamboo pole with a rope, stretched out the bamboo pole, hung the golden tube into the sand table and put it down. The mouth of the tube was opened, facing the golden snake.他不敢走近沙盘，似乎怕金蛇跃起伤人。众教徒又皆躬身念诵，小金蛇身子伸展，突然间嗤的一声，钻入金筒，就此不出。齐云擞收竿捧筒，轻轻插下筒口金片，封住筒口，双手捧筒，放入金匣，盖上匣盖后又再磕头。 何铁手回坐椅中，对青青道：“夏相公，请问令尊尊姓大名？”青青道：“我姓夏，我爸爸自然也姓夏。”那老乞婆何红药本来一直目不转睛地望着青青，突然从椅中跳了出来，伸出双手，抓向她肩头，喝道：“金蛇郎君夏雪宜是你什么人？”她相貌奇丑，声音却清脆动听。青青吃了一惊，忙即从椅中跃出避开，喝道：“你干什么？” 陡然间衣襟带风，教主何铁手下首两人同时跃前，站在老乞婆两侧，同声叫道：“那姓夏的小子在哪里？”袁承志见这两人的身形微晃，便倏然上前半丈，武功甚高。这两人一个又高又瘦，正是潘秀达，另一个中等身材，面容黝黑、似是个寻常乡下人，乃是岑其斯。两人都是五十岁左右年纪。 青青以前因身世不明，常引以为耻，但自听母亲说了当年的经过之后，对父亲佩服得了不得，当下昂然道：“金蛇郎君是我爹爹，你们问他干吗？” 老乞婆仰头长笑，声音凄厉，令人不寒而栗，叫道：“他居然没死，还留下了你这孽种！我是何红药，他在哪里？”青青下巴一扬道：“为什么要对你说？” 老乞婆双眉竖起，两手猛向青青脸上抓来。这一下发难事起仓促，青青不及躲避，眼见老乞婆套着明晃钢套的尖尖十指，便要触到青青雪白娇嫩的脸颊，袁承志右手衣袖向前挥出，噗的一声，击中老乞婆双臂中间，乘势卷送。老乞婆身不由主，向后翻了个筋斗，腾的一声，坐落在地。 这一来五毒教众人相顾骇然，何红药是教中高手，比教主何铁手还高着一辈，怎地这少年一出手，就轻轻易易地将她摔了个筋斗？虽然魏涛声引介他是七省武林盟主，但眼见他年纪轻轻，貌不惊人，居然武功如此奇高，众人尽皆讶异。何铁手更是仰起了头，呆呆出神。她自己的武功已臻一流高手之境，但万万想不到袁承志衣袖这么一挥落，一卷送，竟可将何红药摔倒，震惊之下，不禁艳羡仰慕，竟然神不守舍，宛似陡然间见到了奇异之极的事物一般。 潘秀达和岑其斯是五毒教的左右护法，两人相顾，点一点头。潘秀达道：“我来领教。”双掌摆动，缓步上前。 沙天广道：“袁相公，我接他的。”袁承志道：“沙兄，用扇子。他手指上有毒尖环，这也是兵器！”沙天广展开阴阳扇，便跟潘秀达斗在一起。这边哑巴与岑其斯默不作声地拳打足踢，斗得火炽。五毒教众人蜂拥而上。胡桂南、铁罗汉、青青各出兵刃接战。五毒教教众除了本来坐在椅中的十六人外，后殿又涌出二十余人助战。 何红药势如疯虎，直往青青身前奔来。袁承志知道此人下手毒辣，不可让她接近青青，等她奔近，忽然跃出，伸手抓住她后心，提起来掼了出去。 何铁手粉脸一沉，伸出右手食指，放在嘴边嘘溜溜地一吹。五毒教教众立即同时退开。众人扑上时势道极猛，退下去也真迅捷，突然之间，人人又都在教主身旁整整齐齐地排成两列。何铁手脸露微笑，对袁承志道：“袁相公模样斯文，却原来身负绝技，让我领教几招。”袁承志道：“贵教各位朋友我们素不相识，不知什么地方开罪各位，还请明言。” 何铁手脸上一红，柔声道：“我们大家都是惠王爷招贤馆的宾客，原本是一路同道。你又说愿意取消金蛇王的名号，我们已感激不尽。但这时忽然有金蛇郎君牵涉在内，请问金蛇郎君眼下是在哪里？” 青青一拉袁承志的手，低声道：“别对她说。”袁承志道：“教主跟金蛇郎君相识么？”何铁手道：“他跟敝教很有渊源，家父就是因他而归天的。敝教教众万余人，没一个不想找他。”袁承志和青青一惊，均想金蛇郎君行事不可以常理测度，到处树敌，五毒教恨他入骨，也非奇事。袁承志道：“金蛇郎君离此万里，只怕各位永远找他不着了。” 何铁手道：“那么把他公子留下来，先祭了先父再说。”她说话时轻颦浅笑，神态腼腆，全似个羞答答的少女，可是说出话来却狠毒之极。 袁承志道：“常言道一人做事一人当。各位既跟金蛇郎君有梁子，还是去找他本人为是。”何铁手道：“先父过世之时，小妹还只五岁。十八年来，哪里找得着这位前辈？如把他公子扣在这里，他自然会寻找前来。咱们过去的账，就可从头算一算了。” 青青叫道：“哼，你也想？我爹爹若是到来，管教把你们一个个都杀了。” 何铁手微笑道：“不见得吧！”转头问何红药：“像他爹爹吗？”何红药道：“相貌很像，骄傲的神气也差不多。”何铁手细声细气地道：“袁相公，各位请便。我们只留下复公子。” 袁承志寻思：“他们只跟青弟一人过不去。此处情势险恶，我先把她送出去再说。”向何铁手一揖，说道：“再见了。”语声方毕，左手已拦腰抱起青青，出庭穿过院子，奔到墙边。墙垣甚高，他抱了青青后，更加不能一跃而上，托住她身子向上抛去，叫道：“青弟，留神！” 五毒教众人齐声怒喊，暗器纷射。袁承志衣袖飞舞，丁丁当当一阵乱响，暗器都已打落。青青双手已抓住墙头，正要踊身外跃，何铁手倏地离座，左掌猛地向袁承志面门击到。 袁承志见她身形甫动，一股疾风便已扑至鼻端，快速之极，以如此娇弱女儿而具如此身手，不禁惊佩，喝道：“好！”上身陡缩，见击到面前的竟是黑沉沉的一只铁钩，更加吃惊。何铁手右手微挥，一只金环离腕飞上墙头，喝道：“下来！”青青顿觉左腿剧痛，双手松脱，跌下墙来。何红药怪声长笑，五枚钢套忽离指尖，向她身上射去。 这顷刻之间，袁承志已和何铁手拆了五招。两人攻守都是迅疾之至。他百忙中见青青势危，一把铜钱掷出，铮铮铮响声过去，何红药的五枚钢套都给打落在地。 何铁手娇喝一声：“好俊功夫！”左手连进两钩。袁承志看清楚她右手白腻如脂，五枚尖尖的指甲上还搽着粉红的凤仙花汁，挥掌劈来，掌风中带着一阵浓香，但左手手掌却已割去，腕上装了一只铁钩。这铁钩铸作纤纤女手之形，五爪尖利，使动时锁、打、刺、戳，虎虎生风，灵活绝不在肉掌之下。袁承志叫道：“沙兄，你们快夺路出去。”但沙天广等人此时已为五毒教教众缠住拼斗，重围之下，哪里抢得出去？ 袁承志乍遇劲敌，精神陡长，伏虎掌法施展开来，威不可当。 何铁手武功别具一格，虽也拳打足踢，掌劈钩刺，但拳打多虚而掌击俱实，有时一掌轻轻捺来，全无劲道。袁承志只道她手下留情，不使杀着，于是发掌之时也稍留余地，酣斗中时时回顾青青，见她坐在地下，始终站不起身，心下挂虑，便即抢攻数招，把何铁手逼退数步，待要过去扶青青站起。 猛听得啪的一声响，铁罗汉和齐云璈四掌相对，各自震开。铁罗汉大叫一声，上前再攻，拆不数招，手掌渐肿。他又气又急，大声嚷道：“这些家伙掌上有毒，别着了道儿。” 袁承志这才省悟，原来何铁手掌法轻柔，其实是在诱自己上当对掌，用心阴毒，决非有意容让，眼见情势紧急，当即抢向青青身边，伸手相扶。 何铁手见他扶起青青，不容他再去救铁罗汉，身法快捷，如一阵风般欺近身来。袁承志叫道：“何教主，在下跟你往日无怨，近日无仇，何以如此苦苦相逼？你不放我们走，莫怪无礼。”何铁手一笑，脸上露出两个酒涡，甚是妩媚，说道：“我们只留夏公子，尊驾就请便吧。” 袁承志左足横扫，右掌呼的一声迎面劈去，何铁手伸右手挡架，猛见袁承志这一掌来势奇劲，若是双掌相交，即使对方中毒，自已的手掌也非折断不可。瞬息间手掌变指，微微向上抬，径点袁承志右臂曲池穴。这一指变得快，点得准，确是高招。 袁承志叫道：“好指法！”左掌斜削敌颈。他知何铁手虽然掌上有毒，却害怕自己掌力沉猛，拳法一变，使出师门绝艺“破玉拳”来。这路拳法招招力大势劲，刘培生号称“五丁手”，尚且挡不住他五招。何铁手武功虽高，究是女流，见他一拳拳打来，犹如铁锤击岩、巨斧开山一般，哪敢硬接？她本来脸露笑容，待见对方拳势如此威猛，不禁凛然生惧，游斗闪避，心中钦佩之极。只盼趁机钻研，学得他神妙武功的一招半式，或是看破半分关转所在，却因对方变招太快太奇，只一瞥之间，又已变了另一招。何铁手心痒难搔，只想鹿将下来，求道：“师父，请你教我这一招！” 袁承志乘她退开半步之际，左掌上抬护顶，右拳猛的“石破天惊”，向身旁锦衣毒丐齐云璈身上打去。齐云辙叫道：“来得好！”张手向他拳上拿去，只要手指稍沾他拳头，剧毒便传了过去。袁承志哪容他手指碰到，身子微蹲，左手反拿住他衣袖，恼働人凶蛮狠辣，以毒掌伤人，右足往他脚后回钩，左足一腿已踹在他右足膝盖下三寸处，喀喇声响，齐云璈膝盖登时脱臼，委顿在地。 胡桂南本在与齐云璈激斗，登时缓出手来，奔去救援给三敌围在垓心的沙天广。袁承志叫道：“退到墙边，我来救人！”胡桂南依言反身，将青青和铁罗汉两个伤者扶到墙边。袁承志游目四顾，见沙天广与哑巴均以一敌三，沙天广尤其危急，当下左一脚右一脚，踢飞了两名五毒教弟子，纵入人丛，喀喀喀三声，围着沙天广的三人均已关节受损，或肩头脱榫，或头颈扭曲，或手腕拗折。他不欲多伤人众，又不敢与对方毒掌接触，是以每次均是迅如闪电般抢近身去，隔衣拿住对方关节，一扭之下，敌人不是痛晕倒地，便动弹不得。他救了沙天广后，再抢到哑巴身旁。 哑巴拳法颇得华山派的精要，力敌三名高手，虽然脱身不得，却不致落败。何铁手一声呼哨，五毒教人众齐向两人围来。袁承志东一蹿，西一晃，缠住哑巴的两人一个下颚脱落，一个臂上脱白，另一个一呆，被哑巴劈面一拳打中鼻梁，鲜血直流。哑巴打发了性，还要追打，袁承志拉住他手臂，拖到墙边，叫道：“大家快走，我来应付。”胡桂南当即游上高墙，将一行人众接应上去。袁承志在墙下来回游走，又打倒了十多名敌人，每人均是教中好手，但个个关节脱臼瘫痪。五毒教一败涂地，更无余力再斗。 袁承志向何铁手拱手道：“教主姑娘，再见了！”哈哈长笑，背脊贴在墙上，倏忽间游到墙顶。何铁手心中只盼他指点武功，情不自禁地纵声大叫：“师父……”一句话出口，急忙收口，旁人不知她是在叫谁。何铁手心神荡漾，摇摇晃晃，几欲晕倒。 何红药放声大叫，五枚钢套向袁承志上中下三路打去，心想他身在墙上，必然难于闪避。袁承志左袖挥出，五枚钢套倒转，反向五毒教教众打来。何红药见了这一手反挥暗器的功夫，大叫：“你是金蛇郎君的弟子么？”语音中竟似要哭出来一般。 袁承志一怔，心想：“她跟金蛇郎君必有极深渊源。”念头转得快，身法更快，未及张口回答，已奔到墙边。 潘秀达躺在地上高声发令，四名教众举起喷筒，四股毒汁猛向袁承志喷来。袁承志只感腥臭扑鼻，提气倒退丈余，毒汁发射不远，溅在地下，犹如墨泼烟熏一般。 袁承志纵身高跃，手攀墙头，在空中打了个圈子，翻过墙头去了，姿势美妙。何铁手望见，不禁喝了一声彩。片刻间哑巴等众人也都翻出墙外。袁承志见静悄悄的无人追出，却也不敢停留，把青青负在背上，和众人疾奔进城。 魏涛声见双方一言不合，便即动手，出手凌厉异常，急忙大声劝停，又请双方先去用过酒饭，慢慢再说。但双方出手凶狠，无人理会。他只好大声叫道：“对不住得很，慢走，慢走！”魏涛声虽听袁承志说决不相助朝廷，但毕竟目前惠王的图谋干系太大，万一败事，满门抄斩也还不够。他素知五毒教厉害，因此引见袁承志等与之相识，意在示威示警，好叫袁承志一伙息了与惠王爷作对的念头，待见双方争斗，料想五毒教武功既高，又会行使极可怖的剧毒，心中暗喜，只盼就此一举将袁承志等全数歼灭。不料事与愿违，竟让他们脱身，幸好这些人中不少中毒，就算不死，十天半月内也好不了，不会来干扰惠王爷的大事。 袁承志将到住宅时，忽觉头颈中痒痒的一阵吹着热气，回过头来，青青扑哧一笑。袁承志知她并无大碍，心下宽慰，进宅后忙取出冰蟾，给铁罗汉治伤。余人虽未中毒，但激斗之下，都吸入了毒气，均感头晕胸塞，也分别以冰蟾驱毒。青青足上给何铁手打了一环，雪白的皮肤全成淤黑，高高肿起。 程青竹在一旁静听他们谈论刚才恶斗的经过，皱眉不语，这时忽然插口道：“袁相公，仙都派的黄木道人，听说就是死在五毒教手里的。”袁承志道：“有人见到么？”程青竹道：“要是有人见到，只怕这人也已难逃五毒教的毒手。江湖上许多人都说，黄木道人死得很惨。仙都派后来大举到云南去寻仇，却又一无结果，也真稀奇。” 沙天广道：“程兄，那老乞婆果然狠毒，只可惜我们虽见到了，却不能为你报仇。”程青竹道：“我跟五毒教从无瓜葛，不知他们何以找上了我，委实莫名其妙。” 袁承志道：“他们不喜欢我外号叫金蛇王，你既跟我在一起，他们就向你下手。”程青竹道：“多半是这样。”承志问道：“程帮主……”向青青瞥了一眼，便不说下去了。青青道：“怕什么？我代你问好啦！程帮主，你受了重伤，你徒儿阿九知道么？她来瞧过你没有？”程青竹摇摇头。青青又问：“要不要我派人去通知她？”程青竹又摇摇头。青青转过头来，向承志双手一摊，耸了耸肩。承志心中确正想到阿九，不知青青何以如此机伶，一猜便猜个正着。 忽然一名家丁进来禀报：“金龙帮的焦大姑娘要见袁相公。”青青秀眉一蹙，愠道：“她又来干什么？”袁承志道：“请进来吧！”家丁出去领着焦宛儿进来。 她走进厅，跪在袁承志面前拜倒，伏地大哭。袁承志见她一身缟素，心知不妙，忙伸手扶起，说道：“焦姑娘快请起，令尊他老人家好么？”焦宛儿哭道：“爹爹……给……给闵子华那奸贼害死啦。”袁承志问：“他……他老人家怎会遭难？” 焦宛儿从身上拿出一个布包，放在桌上，打了开来，露出一柄精光耀眼的匕首，刃身上还残留着乌黑的血迹。袁承志连着布包捧起匕首，见刀柄上用金丝镶着“仙都门下子字辈弟子闵子华收执”几字，显是仙都派师尊赐给弟子的利器。 焦宛儿哭道：“咱们到了马谷山，安顿好之后，爹爹在应天府有事要办，禀明了孙仲寿叔叔，我跟着爹爹一起回家，在徐州府客店里住宿。第二日爹爹睡到辰时过了，还不起来，我去叫他，哪知……哪知……他胸口插了这把刀……袁相公，请你作主！”说罢嚎啕大哭。 青青本来对她颇有疑忌之意，这时见她哭得娇楚可怜，心感难过，把她拉在身边，摸出手帕给她拭泪，对袁承志道：“大哥，那姓闵的已应承揭过这个梁子，怎么又卑鄙行刺？咱们可不能善罢干休！” 袁承志胸中酸楚难言，想起焦公礼慷慨重义，不禁流下泪来，隔了一阵，问道：“焦姑娘，后来你见过那姓闵的么？”焦宛儿哽咽道：“我见到爹爹不幸遭乱，立即传讯回马谷山。孙仲寿叔叔派遣金龙帮旧部，赶到徐州来听我号令，为爹爹报仇。我们一路追赶那姓闵的，昨天晚上追到了顺天府。”青青叫道：“好啊，他在这里，咱们这就去找他。妹妹你放心，大伙儿一定帮你报仇。”程青竹、沙天广等早已得知袁承志在应天府为焦闵两家解仇的经过，听得闵子华如此不守江湖道义，都愤慨异常。沙天广怒道：“闵子华是什么东西，沙某倒要斗他一斗。” 焦宛儿向众人盈盈拜了下去，凄然道：“要请众位伯伯叔叔主持公道。” 程青竹一拍桌子，喝道：“闵子华在哪里？仙都派虽然人多势众，老程可不怕他。咱们金蛇三营早便是一家人了！” 焦宛儿道：“爹爹逝世后，我跟几位师哥给他老人家收殓，灵柩寄存在徐州广武镖局，随即搜寻闵子华的下落。总是爹爹英灵佑护，没几天河南的朋友就传来讯息，说有人见到那姓闵的奸贼从河南北上。金龙帮内外香堂众香主一路路分批兜截，曾交过两次手，都给他滑溜逃脱了。侄女不中用，还给那奸贼刺了一剑。” 袁承志见她左肩微高，知道衣里包着绷带，想来她为父报仇，必定奋不顾身，可是说到武功，自是不及仙都好手闵子华了。 焦宛儿又道：“昨天我们追到顺天，已查明了那奸贼的落脚所在。”青青急道：“在哪里？咱们快去，莫给他溜了。”焦宛儿道：“他住在西城傅家胡同，我们帮里已有一百多人守在附近。”袁承志微微点头，心想：“她年纪虽小，办事精明干练。这次金龙帮倾巢而出，闵子华插翅难逃。”焦宛儿又道：“刚才我一位大师兄在大街上遇着一位泰山大会中见过面的朋友，才知袁相公跟各位住在这里。” 沙天广大拇指一翘，说道：“焦姑娘，你做事周到，闵子华已在你们掌握之中，你还是来请盟主主持公道，好让江湖上朋友们都说一句'闵子华该杀'，好！” 袁承志问道：“预备几时动手？”焦宛儿道：“今晚二更。”她把匕首包回布包。青青道：“妹子，待会儿你还是用这匕首刺死他？”焦宛儿点了点头。 袁承志想起焦公礼一生仗义，到头来却死于非命，自己虽已尽力，终究还是不能救得他性命，为德不卒，心下颇为歉疚。金龙帮已入了金蛇三营，自己义不容辞，要挑起这副担子。闵子华暗中伤人，理应遭报，但这事必须做得让仙都派口服心服，