One Sword to Heaven
Chapter 45 The Lion and the Tiger
Chapter 45 The Lion and the Tiger
team up? !
Wang Yan didn't expect Xia He to find him because of this, and he couldn't help but ponder, and Xia He said again: "Brother Wang, do you know what is the most profitable business around Tianmaji?"
"Broth houses and casinos?"
Shaking his head, Xia He said: "It's the way of robbery! To be honest, Xia He has been in Nanhegu for more than a month, and has gone to the way of robbery a few times. There are successes and failures, but fortunately, they all survived and gained something."
Hearing this, Wang Yan's expression became a little strange, and he said, "Could it be that Brother Xia wants to invite Wang Yan to do the business of robbery?"
"I don't know the specific background of Brother Wang, and I don't know whether Brother Wang looks down on the behavior of strong people, but for a person like Xia He who has no money, no power, and no chance against the sky, if he wants to become stronger, he must seize every opportunity. After all, time waits for no one. .
The reason why I invite Brother Wang is that I feel that I have the same temperament as Brother Wang, and I also value Brother Wang's skills. I think that if you and I combine swords and swords, we will be able to make a name for ourselves in this South River Valley; Proper, ordinary tribulations will not bother Brother Wang, but it is naturally a big business to join hands with Brother Wang. "
Speaking of this, Xia He couldn't help leaning forward two points, and said in a low voice: "Brother Wang, do you know why Xia He is working as a guard in the brothel?"
"Spotting? Gathering intelligence?"
Xia He smiled and said: "Almost. Xia He's goal this time has been determined. He is a one-legged thief who is somewhat famous in the northern part of the South River Valley. This person is called 'Wei Xiaofeng'. Restless, his cultivation base has not yet stabilized, so he came out to do several cases in a row, robbing nearly a thousand gold and silver, and some rare things, and this person is as lustful as his life, not only robbing money but also sex, the three of Shujianzhuang in Hengshan City Miss was harmed by this person.
For this reason, the old owner of Shujianzhuang offered a bonus and begged for Wei Xiaofeng's head with 300 taels of gold. Therefore, Wei Xiaofeng's disappearance for the past two months seemed to have disappeared from the world, but this person was reincarnated, and he was especially fond of Qingshou. In addition, there was restlessness in his bones, so it was reported that he had sneaked into Tianmaji in disguise a few days ago, just to go to the Chunxiao Building tonight to give 'Yingyu girl' a fortune.
There are quite a few people staring at Wei Xiaofeng, not to mention other aspects, there are more than ten people from Xiahe alone, all of them are well-known players in Tianmaji, and their strength is not below the high level. Wei Xiaofeng's trace, when the time comes to surround and attack, it can be said that there is no chance of missing. "
Wang Yan frowned slightly, and said in a puzzled way: "Since the arrangement is perfect, why did Brother Xia invite me?"
"Hahaha!"
Xia He laughed loudly, and continued: "Brother Wang, do you know where this South River Valley is? This is a place where there are no rules and people cannibalize people. In such a place, the strong eat everything, and the weak only have the edge. Even though Wei Xiaofeng is worth a lot of money, how many of the dozen or so people will get it in the end? The most important thing is who has the final say on the right to control?"
"Brother Xia, what do you mean?"
Xia He's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said ruthlessly: "Get rid of Wei Xiaofeng first, and then you and I will work together to kill the others. Then Brother Wang will choose the spoils first!"
Black eat black!
Wang Yan finally understood Xia He's intention to find him. He couldn't help squinting his eyes and looked at Xia He carefully. In his eyes, Xia He is just a scrawny hungry tiger, rushing forward all the way. Desperate to tear off the biggest piece, such a person can be called unscrupulous in order to become stronger, can he really believe his words?
But Xiahe's saying is true, time waits for no one!It was purely a coincidence that Wang Yan went down the mountain this time, but there was a time limit after all, only three years, when the time came, no matter whether the task given by Elder Chen was completed or not, he had to return to the mountain gate, otherwise he would be regarded as a traitor and fled.Thinking of the way Aojian Villa treats traitors, even with Wang Yan's current temperament, he still shudders. For Wang Yan, he never thought of betraying Aojian Villa.
That being the case, after more than two years, Wang Yan will return to the mountains. Presumably by then, the chaos in the Aojian Villa will be over, and it will be extremely difficult to travel down the mountain. The disciples are only one out of ten, and even many true disciples do not have this ability.
And once he returns to the mountain gate, and the chaos in Aojian Villa is over, Wang Yan will no longer have a channel to gain experience points. At that time, he can only practice step by step. Even if he can use the cold jade ice wall, how many years will it take to practice In the realm of Miss Fourth, what will happen in this process?
"I can't wait!"
Wang Yan recited these words silently in his heart, and then his eyes gradually became firm. He knew that these two years of traveling in the rivers and lakes would be the best and fastest opportunity for him to enhance his strength, and he must not just let time be wasted like this. It's not the right way, maybe this time joining hands with Xiahe is an opportunity.
Wang Yan thought about it for a long time, and really considered all aspects, constantly weighing all kinds of powerful relationships.Xia He was waiting silently, but seeing Wang Yan being speechless for a long time, he couldn't help asking: "Could it be that Brother Wang has any concerns? Is it because Xia He will not follow the rules when the time comes, and will go back and attack Brother Wang?"
Xia He's words were so straightforward, Wang Yan didn't answer, but just looked up at Xia He, Xia He smiled and said: "I don't think Brother Wang should have such worries, just with your sword just now, Xia He has self-knowledge. But if Wang Yan Brother feels that his hand is strong enough, and when the time comes, he wants to take everything and win everything alone, even if Xia He dies under the sword of Brother Wang, he will never complain, only blame himself for misjudging the person."
Xia He's words were honest enough, and Wang Yan also let go of a lot of worries, waved his hands and said: "Brother Xia is joking, the reason why Wang Yan has been thinking about this for a long time is, after all, because the matter is quite big, and he has to carefully consider the serious relationship in it. It's all about weighing the pros and cons. As for Brother Xia, Wang Yan can only say that when we first met, Wang Yan held a sincere friendship, and it has not changed until now. Otherwise, he would not drink with Brother Xia again today. If it were Gao Li, I turned around and left without saying a word."
"Haha, that's a good point! How can someone like Gao Li be worthy of getting along with you and me? Since that's the case, brother Wang has made a deal with Xia He?"
"That's a deal!"
"Dry!"
The two of them exchanged glasses and drank several large bowls of wine. During this period, Xia He revealed to Wang Yan the details of the operation, time, place, etc. in a low voice. After drinking for three times, Xia He was slightly drunk, and Wang Yan just stopped. Next, go out with him and dare not get drunk.
It's just that Wang Yan and Xia He didn't notice. As soon as they left the store, the short and stout man sitting in the north corner of the store that Wang Yan was somewhat familiar with turned his head and looked at his back quietly.Besides, there was another pair of eyes in the store secretly looking at the backs of Wang Yan and Xia He.
"It took a lot of time this time."
Standing at the entrance of Tianma Market Town, Wang Yan looked up at the setting sun that was about to fall into the mountains and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing slightly.After never daring to get drunk, Xia He had other important matters to leave first, and Wang Yan took the fifth rhyme all the way out of Tianmaji. Taking advantage of the time before nightfall, Wang Yan thought about sending the fifth rhyme first. go back.
"Brother Wang."
Fifth Rhyme whispered, and when Wang Yan turned his head to look at her, the woman smiled and said, "If you have something serious to do, you can just go. As I said before, I'm not afraid of death. If I die, I just save money." The way back."
"No."
Wang Yan refused without even thinking about it. Although dying once is really nothing to Fifth Rhyme, Wang Yan can't pass the test in his heart. After all, he is an NPC and not a player, so he can't understand the player's casualness about death.
But Fifth Rhyme seemed to have an idea, and murmured: "It's okay, Brother Wang, as long as you remember to come back early after finishing your business, the children in the mountains are waiting for you."
Fifth Rhyme paused when she said this, and then said with a pretty face, "I'm waiting for you too."
Uh?
Wang Yan was taken aback for a moment, and when he came back to look at the fifth rhyme again, the woman had a dagger in her heart, and blood continued to seep from the corner of her mouth.Wang Yan was shocked when he saw this, and hugged Fifth Yun, but he didn't know what to say, but Fifth Yun smiled sweetly and said: "Brother Wang, I still have some time, we are here under the sunset." How about talking?"
Wang Yan gritted his teeth and nodded, and returned to the town with the fifth rhyme in his arms. He stood under the eaves and watched the sunset silently.
Fifth Yun looked at Wang Yan's appearance, smiled sweeter, and panted, "Seeing Brother Wang's uncomfortable appearance, I suddenly feel very happy."
uncomfortable? !
Wang Yan didn't know how to describe his current feeling exactly, it wasn't anger or resentment, it was just a kind of powerlessness and helplessness, but there was something else mixed in, Wang Yan couldn't tell the difference, if it was uncomfortable, he was indeed the first Feel like this once.But he didn't understand why Wu Yun felt happy when he felt uncomfortable.
After all, Wang Yan's cognition is limited. He has a good impression of the fifth rhyme, and he is close to him in his bones. I don't understand, I can't think of it, and I can't bear it, at least for the time being.
Seeing Wang Yan's confused face, Fifth Rhyme's eyes flickered, and he said again: "Brother Wang, actually I know that you and I are different existences, you don't have to deny it, and you don't have to be wary of me, if you feel awkward Just pretend that I don’t know anything, and we’re still the same as before, you teach the children martial arts, I teach the children to read, and of course I have to go hunting to reward your five internal organs temple.”
Wang Yan smiled sheepishly and said immediately: "My injury is healed now. I can just go hunting in the future."
Fifth Rhyme shook his head and said, "I'm willing to do it, so don't compete with me."
As he said that, Fifth Rhyme chuckled, but more blood oozed out of his mouth due to the injury, but Fifth Rhyme smiled more happily, and asked, "Brother Wang, why didn't you ask me how I saw through your identity? "
"You are different from Xia He, he goes straight, but you are different, I don't know why, anyway, I think if I ask, there will be something missing between us."
"It's trust. You are right. If you ask, I will be very sad and feel that you don't trust me, but if you don't ask, I will tell you instead."
Wang Yan only felt that Fifth Yun's idea was weird, and he couldn't figure it out, but he felt that he liked talking to Fifth Yun very much. As his thoughts flowed, he couldn't help asking: "Is it because of the change in Mingzhengtang?"
"That just made me more sure. In fact, when I was in Shanxia Village, I had doubts. I didn't understand why Brother Wang came to my class sooner or later. At first I thought you had other plans, but after a long time, I found that you They all listened carefully.
You may not know that the things I tell children are very simple, and normal adults in our place understand them, and no one wants to listen to them, let alone persist for dozens of days in the morning and evening. "
Hearing Fifth Yun's words, Wang Yan couldn't help but move in his heart, and said, "Where are you? Are you talking about your world? Then is this world where I am really a game field created by you?"
Wang Yan couldn't help breathing quickly. Although he had just experienced a catastrophe, now that Fifth Rhyme candidly see through his identity and was willing to tell him many things, Wang Yan only felt that the truth was right in front of him.
But the fifth rhyme shook his head and said: "Brother Wang, although I don't understand what Grandma Long said, I think you should keep it in your heart. I think there are some things that you may not be able to understand even if I tell you now. So, if you If you want to know more in the future, you can find me after practicing martial arts every day, and I will tell you more knowledge that is more suitable for you.
When you slowly digest and understand everything I have said, and have a specific understanding of the world and us, maybe in the future you will be able to easily find the truth you want, okay? "
Wang Yan nodded, but suddenly smiled and said, "Is this another kind of cultivation?"
"Heck, you're so smart."
The laughter of the fifth rhyme like silver bells still echoed in my ears, but the body in Wang Yan's arms had already turned cold, but Wang Yan didn't move, just holding the fifth rhyme until the sunset and night fell, waiting until the fifth rhyme Yun's body scattered and disappeared, and he just straightened up and walked towards the place agreed with Xia He.
This night is destined to be a bloodbath!
(End of this chapter)
team up? !
Wang Yan didn't expect Xia He to find him because of this, and he couldn't help but ponder, and Xia He said again: "Brother Wang, do you know what is the most profitable business around Tianmaji?"
"Broth houses and casinos?"
Shaking his head, Xia He said: "It's the way of robbery! To be honest, Xia He has been in Nanhegu for more than a month, and has gone to the way of robbery a few times. There are successes and failures, but fortunately, they all survived and gained something."
Hearing this, Wang Yan's expression became a little strange, and he said, "Could it be that Brother Xia wants to invite Wang Yan to do the business of robbery?"
"I don't know the specific background of Brother Wang, and I don't know whether Brother Wang looks down on the behavior of strong people, but for a person like Xia He who has no money, no power, and no chance against the sky, if he wants to become stronger, he must seize every opportunity. After all, time waits for no one. .
The reason why I invite Brother Wang is that I feel that I have the same temperament as Brother Wang, and I also value Brother Wang's skills. I think that if you and I combine swords and swords, we will be able to make a name for ourselves in this South River Valley; Proper, ordinary tribulations will not bother Brother Wang, but it is naturally a big business to join hands with Brother Wang. "
Speaking of this, Xia He couldn't help leaning forward two points, and said in a low voice: "Brother Wang, do you know why Xia He is working as a guard in the brothel?"
"Spotting? Gathering intelligence?"
Xia He smiled and said: "Almost. Xia He's goal this time has been determined. He is a one-legged thief who is somewhat famous in the northern part of the South River Valley. This person is called 'Wei Xiaofeng'. Restless, his cultivation base has not yet stabilized, so he came out to do several cases in a row, robbing nearly a thousand gold and silver, and some rare things, and this person is as lustful as his life, not only robbing money but also sex, the three of Shujianzhuang in Hengshan City Miss was harmed by this person.
For this reason, the old owner of Shujianzhuang offered a bonus and begged for Wei Xiaofeng's head with 300 taels of gold. Therefore, Wei Xiaofeng's disappearance for the past two months seemed to have disappeared from the world, but this person was reincarnated, and he was especially fond of Qingshou. In addition, there was restlessness in his bones, so it was reported that he had sneaked into Tianmaji in disguise a few days ago, just to go to the Chunxiao Building tonight to give 'Yingyu girl' a fortune.
There are quite a few people staring at Wei Xiaofeng, not to mention other aspects, there are more than ten people from Xiahe alone, all of them are well-known players in Tianmaji, and their strength is not below the high level. Wei Xiaofeng's trace, when the time comes to surround and attack, it can be said that there is no chance of missing. "
Wang Yan frowned slightly, and said in a puzzled way: "Since the arrangement is perfect, why did Brother Xia invite me?"
"Hahaha!"
Xia He laughed loudly, and continued: "Brother Wang, do you know where this South River Valley is? This is a place where there are no rules and people cannibalize people. In such a place, the strong eat everything, and the weak only have the edge. Even though Wei Xiaofeng is worth a lot of money, how many of the dozen or so people will get it in the end? The most important thing is who has the final say on the right to control?"
"Brother Xia, what do you mean?"
Xia He's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said ruthlessly: "Get rid of Wei Xiaofeng first, and then you and I will work together to kill the others. Then Brother Wang will choose the spoils first!"
Black eat black!
Wang Yan finally understood Xia He's intention to find him. He couldn't help squinting his eyes and looked at Xia He carefully. In his eyes, Xia He is just a scrawny hungry tiger, rushing forward all the way. Desperate to tear off the biggest piece, such a person can be called unscrupulous in order to become stronger, can he really believe his words?
But Xiahe's saying is true, time waits for no one!It was purely a coincidence that Wang Yan went down the mountain this time, but there was a time limit after all, only three years, when the time came, no matter whether the task given by Elder Chen was completed or not, he had to return to the mountain gate, otherwise he would be regarded as a traitor and fled.Thinking of the way Aojian Villa treats traitors, even with Wang Yan's current temperament, he still shudders. For Wang Yan, he never thought of betraying Aojian Villa.
That being the case, after more than two years, Wang Yan will return to the mountains. Presumably by then, the chaos in the Aojian Villa will be over, and it will be extremely difficult to travel down the mountain. The disciples are only one out of ten, and even many true disciples do not have this ability.
And once he returns to the mountain gate, and the chaos in Aojian Villa is over, Wang Yan will no longer have a channel to gain experience points. At that time, he can only practice step by step. Even if he can use the cold jade ice wall, how many years will it take to practice In the realm of Miss Fourth, what will happen in this process?
"I can't wait!"
Wang Yan recited these words silently in his heart, and then his eyes gradually became firm. He knew that these two years of traveling in the rivers and lakes would be the best and fastest opportunity for him to enhance his strength, and he must not just let time be wasted like this. It's not the right way, maybe this time joining hands with Xiahe is an opportunity.
Wang Yan thought about it for a long time, and really considered all aspects, constantly weighing all kinds of powerful relationships.Xia He was waiting silently, but seeing Wang Yan being speechless for a long time, he couldn't help asking: "Could it be that Brother Wang has any concerns? Is it because Xia He will not follow the rules when the time comes, and will go back and attack Brother Wang?"
Xia He's words were so straightforward, Wang Yan didn't answer, but just looked up at Xia He, Xia He smiled and said: "I don't think Brother Wang should have such worries, just with your sword just now, Xia He has self-knowledge. But if Wang Yan Brother feels that his hand is strong enough, and when the time comes, he wants to take everything and win everything alone, even if Xia He dies under the sword of Brother Wang, he will never complain, only blame himself for misjudging the person."
Xia He's words were honest enough, and Wang Yan also let go of a lot of worries, waved his hands and said: "Brother Xia is joking, the reason why Wang Yan has been thinking about this for a long time is, after all, because the matter is quite big, and he has to carefully consider the serious relationship in it. It's all about weighing the pros and cons. As for Brother Xia, Wang Yan can only say that when we first met, Wang Yan held a sincere friendship, and it has not changed until now. Otherwise, he would not drink with Brother Xia again today. If it were Gao Li, I turned around and left without saying a word."
"Haha, that's a good point! How can someone like Gao Li be worthy of getting along with you and me? Since that's the case, brother Wang has made a deal with Xia He?"
"That's a deal!"
"Dry!"
The two of them exchanged glasses and drank several large bowls of wine. During this period, Xia He revealed to Wang Yan the details of the operation, time, place, etc. in a low voice. After drinking for three times, Xia He was slightly drunk, and Wang Yan just stopped. Next, go out with him and dare not get drunk.
It's just that Wang Yan and Xia He didn't notice. As soon as they left the store, the short and stout man sitting in the north corner of the store that Wang Yan was somewhat familiar with turned his head and looked at his back quietly.Besides, there was another pair of eyes in the store secretly looking at the backs of Wang Yan and Xia He.
"It took a lot of time this time."
Standing at the entrance of Tianma Market Town, Wang Yan looked up at the setting sun that was about to fall into the mountains and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing slightly.After never daring to get drunk, Xia He had other important matters to leave first, and Wang Yan took the fifth rhyme all the way out of Tianmaji. Taking advantage of the time before nightfall, Wang Yan thought about sending the fifth rhyme first. go back.
"Brother Wang."
Fifth Rhyme whispered, and when Wang Yan turned his head to look at her, the woman smiled and said, "If you have something serious to do, you can just go. As I said before, I'm not afraid of death. If I die, I just save money." The way back."
"No."
Wang Yan refused without even thinking about it. Although dying once is really nothing to Fifth Rhyme, Wang Yan can't pass the test in his heart. After all, he is an NPC and not a player, so he can't understand the player's casualness about death.
But Fifth Rhyme seemed to have an idea, and murmured: "It's okay, Brother Wang, as long as you remember to come back early after finishing your business, the children in the mountains are waiting for you."
Fifth Rhyme paused when she said this, and then said with a pretty face, "I'm waiting for you too."
Uh?
Wang Yan was taken aback for a moment, and when he came back to look at the fifth rhyme again, the woman had a dagger in her heart, and blood continued to seep from the corner of her mouth.Wang Yan was shocked when he saw this, and hugged Fifth Yun, but he didn't know what to say, but Fifth Yun smiled sweetly and said: "Brother Wang, I still have some time, we are here under the sunset." How about talking?"
Wang Yan gritted his teeth and nodded, and returned to the town with the fifth rhyme in his arms. He stood under the eaves and watched the sunset silently.
Fifth Yun looked at Wang Yan's appearance, smiled sweeter, and panted, "Seeing Brother Wang's uncomfortable appearance, I suddenly feel very happy."
uncomfortable? !
Wang Yan didn't know how to describe his current feeling exactly, it wasn't anger or resentment, it was just a kind of powerlessness and helplessness, but there was something else mixed in, Wang Yan couldn't tell the difference, if it was uncomfortable, he was indeed the first Feel like this once.But he didn't understand why Wu Yun felt happy when he felt uncomfortable.
After all, Wang Yan's cognition is limited. He has a good impression of the fifth rhyme, and he is close to him in his bones. I don't understand, I can't think of it, and I can't bear it, at least for the time being.
Seeing Wang Yan's confused face, Fifth Rhyme's eyes flickered, and he said again: "Brother Wang, actually I know that you and I are different existences, you don't have to deny it, and you don't have to be wary of me, if you feel awkward Just pretend that I don’t know anything, and we’re still the same as before, you teach the children martial arts, I teach the children to read, and of course I have to go hunting to reward your five internal organs temple.”
Wang Yan smiled sheepishly and said immediately: "My injury is healed now. I can just go hunting in the future."
Fifth Rhyme shook his head and said, "I'm willing to do it, so don't compete with me."
As he said that, Fifth Rhyme chuckled, but more blood oozed out of his mouth due to the injury, but Fifth Rhyme smiled more happily, and asked, "Brother Wang, why didn't you ask me how I saw through your identity? "
"You are different from Xia He, he goes straight, but you are different, I don't know why, anyway, I think if I ask, there will be something missing between us."
"It's trust. You are right. If you ask, I will be very sad and feel that you don't trust me, but if you don't ask, I will tell you instead."
Wang Yan only felt that Fifth Yun's idea was weird, and he couldn't figure it out, but he felt that he liked talking to Fifth Yun very much. As his thoughts flowed, he couldn't help asking: "Is it because of the change in Mingzhengtang?"
"That just made me more sure. In fact, when I was in Shanxia Village, I had doubts. I didn't understand why Brother Wang came to my class sooner or later. At first I thought you had other plans, but after a long time, I found that you They all listened carefully.
You may not know that the things I tell children are very simple, and normal adults in our place understand them, and no one wants to listen to them, let alone persist for dozens of days in the morning and evening. "
Hearing Fifth Yun's words, Wang Yan couldn't help but move in his heart, and said, "Where are you? Are you talking about your world? Then is this world where I am really a game field created by you?"
Wang Yan couldn't help breathing quickly. Although he had just experienced a catastrophe, now that Fifth Rhyme candidly see through his identity and was willing to tell him many things, Wang Yan only felt that the truth was right in front of him.
But the fifth rhyme shook his head and said: "Brother Wang, although I don't understand what Grandma Long said, I think you should keep it in your heart. I think there are some things that you may not be able to understand even if I tell you now. So, if you If you want to know more in the future, you can find me after practicing martial arts every day, and I will tell you more knowledge that is more suitable for you.
When you slowly digest and understand everything I have said, and have a specific understanding of the world and us, maybe in the future you will be able to easily find the truth you want, okay? "
Wang Yan nodded, but suddenly smiled and said, "Is this another kind of cultivation?"
"Heck, you're so smart."
The laughter of the fifth rhyme like silver bells still echoed in my ears, but the body in Wang Yan's arms had already turned cold, but Wang Yan didn't move, just holding the fifth rhyme until the sunset and night fell, waiting until the fifth rhyme Yun's body scattered and disappeared, and he just straightened up and walked towards the place agreed with Xia He.
This night is destined to be a bloodbath!
(End of this chapter)
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