deltrittennovels #281 - The Great Sage Teacher must die!
#281 - The Great Sage Teacher must die!
The grievances between the Guiyi Sect and the Senluo Sect have a long history, and cannot be resolved by just a reasonable guess.
Although Di Moyu could roughly guess the meaning of the higher-ups.
Before the higher-ups give a clear answer, Di Moyu would pretend he couldn't guess their intentions, taking the opportunity to seize the Senluo Sect's territory and resources.
Strike while the iron is hot!
This was the best way for the Guiyi Sect to treat the Senluo Sect.
Di Moyu's lips curled into a sneer, and he was already planning to get up and leave.
Wang Daizhen suddenly said:
"What if I have a surefire way to kill the Great Virtuous Teacher?"
Di Moyu, who was about to stand up, couldn't help but sit down again upon hearing this.
His face was filled with doubt as he looked at Wang Daizhen.
He was naturally interested in a way to kill the Great Virtuous Teacher.
Otherwise, if the Taiping Dao was not destroyed, the Guiyi Sect would not be able to dominate Qingzhou.
Wang Daizhen said calmly:
"Calculating the time, he should be almost here."
Sure enough.
A series of crisp and rapid hoofbeats soon sounded outside.
The sound of hoofbeats grew closer, appearing particularly clear in the silent rainy night.
Before long.
"Bang!"
With a loud crash, the door of the roadside inn was violently pushed open from the outside.
In an instant, a gust of wind, carrying countless raindrops, rushed into the roadside inn like a herd of wild horses that had broken free of their reins.
The wind caused the oil lamp on the table to sway violently, its flickering flame seeming as if it could be extinguished at any moment, and the chill also invaded the house like a tide, causing people to shiver.
Outside the door, the rain continued to fall incessantly, like a giant curtain of water.
Behind this curtain of water, a man wearing a black uniform appeared at the door.
The color of the black uniform was almost integrated with the deep night, making it difficult to spot his figure without careful observation.
Only the golden eagle on it was particularly eye-catching, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, exuding an aura of awe.
Wang Daizhen had already stood up to salute, his movements respectful and solemn:
"Wang Daizhen of the Senluo Sect greets Commander!"
Di Moyu was stunned for a moment, and also hurriedly stood up to salute.
The golden eagle represented the imperial court.
Only the commander of the Six Doors in a prefecture was qualified to wear this kind of clothing.
And this person must be Liang Qizhi, the new commander of the Six Doors in Qingzhou who was about to take office.
Liang Qizhi strode in, his steps steady and powerful, each step seeming to carry an invisible majesty.
He walked straight to the table and sat down, his eyes like torches, sweeping over Wang Daizhen and Di Moyu, then raised his hand and said concisely:
"Sit."
Only then did Wang Daizhen and Di Moyu cautiously sit back at the table.
Wang Daizhen also hurriedly picked up the wine jar and filled a bowl in front of Liang Qizhi. Throughout the process, his movements were slightly restrained, yet without losing courtesy.
Liang Qizhi looked at the two and said solemnly:
"I have just arrived in Qingzhou to preside over the affairs of the Six Doors."
"There is only one requirement, and that is to hope that the martial world of Qingzhou is safe and sound."
"The reason I am meeting with you tonight is to hope that the two factions can shake hands and make peace, and not cause trouble."
Di Moyu remained silent upon hearing this, his expression changing for a while.
He knew very well that this was contrary to his previous plan, but the authority of the Six Doors could not be underestimated.
Liang Qizhi's gaze was fixed on him, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through his inner thoughts.
Especially his invisible aura pressed towards Di Moyu like a surging wave, causing the oil lamp on the table, which was already swaying, to almost go out.
Wang Daizhen interrupted:
"Lord Liang, I will be dueling with the Taiping Dao's demonic Great Virtuous Teacher outside Qingzhou City in two days."
As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderbolt, successfully attracting Liang Qizhi's attention.
Liang Qizhi had naturally heard of the various events of the Taiping Dao in Qingzhou.
And he knew in his heart that the Taiping Dao's affairs would be more棘手(jíshǒu: thorny, troublesome) and troublesome than the problems of the Guiyi Sect and the Senluo Sect.
Thinking of Qi Xianghong, the previous commander of the Six Doors in Qingzhou, who was struck by lightning and died inexplicably when confronting the Great Virtuous Teacher.
Liang Qizhi did not want to repeat the mistakes of his predecessor.
In his heart, he had already regarded the Great Virtuous Teacher as the greatest opponent, a thorn in his side that must be removed.
Wang Daizhen continued:
"Lord Liang, both my Senluo Sect and the Guiyi Sect are sects that understand the rules and abide by the law."
"Over the years, we have always followed the call of the Six Doors and never crossed the line."
"But the Taiping Dao is not like this. They disregard the law and the yamen, and do not take the Six Doors seriously."
"Even their backs have already grown rebellious bones."
"I am incompetent, but I am willing to step forward and fight to the death with the demonic Great Virtuous Teacher, to uphold the righteous path of the imperial court!"
At this moment, Di Moyu finally understood Wang Daizhen's meaning.
At this moment, he also needed to make a choice.
If the Six Doors did not participate in this matter, then Di Moyu would have no intention of immediately fighting with the Taiping Dao.
But since Liang Qizhi, the new commander of the Six Doors, had arrived, the situation had undergone a fundamental change, and he needed to re-examine the opportunities and challenges behind it.
He pondered slightly and said:
"My Guiyi Sect is willing to reconcile with the Senluo Sect."
"Because the biggest destabilizing factor in Qingzhou is the Taiping Dao."
"The Taiping Dao is our common enemy."
His attitude had already been made clear, and now it depended on Liang Qizhi's attitude.
Liang Qizhi's eyes flickered slightly.
How could he not understand what these two guys were thinking as he calmly looked at them.
But Liang Qizhi also admitted that their words were not without merit.
After all, the Senluo Sect and the Guiyi Sect were restrained by people above, and each had their own concerns below, so no matter how much they made trouble, it would not lead to major incidents.
And the Taiping Dao really did not abide by the rules and was very disobedient.
If Liang Qizhi wanted to stabilize Qingzhou, he had to face this hidden danger.
He pondered for a moment and said:
"I will definitely go to observe Sect Leader Wang's duel."
"But I have also heard that the Great Virtuous Teacher's martial arts are very high."
"Sect Leader Wang's duel this time will probably be fraught with danger."
What Wang Daizhen was waiting for was Liang Qizhi's words.
Immediately, Wang Daizhen said:
"To be honest, I have already resolved to die on this trip."
"But I can also confirm that the Great Virtuous Teacher's martial arts are at most Rank Four. If I fight alone, my chances of winning are no more than 20%."
"If I get the help of a Rank Four expert, my chances of winning can reach 80%."
"If there are two, the Great Virtuous Teacher will undoubtedly die!"
Wang Daizhen's eyes revealed a murderous intent as he spoke, as if he wanted to break the boat and fight to the death.
So-called 置之死地而后生 (zhì zhī sǐ dì ér hòu shēng: place somebody on the ground of death and then he will live - fight desperately when driven into a corner)
He wanted to shock the world through a seemingly certain death duel, in order to seek help and reverse the situation.
Di Moyu looked at Liang Qizhi.
The attitude of the Six Doors would determine his attitude.
Liang Qizhi said in a deep voice:
"The Great Virtuous Teacher must die."
If Liang Qizhi had to face the Great Virtuous Teacher alone, he would not have a sure chance of winning either.
Wang Daizhen's words hit the nail on the head, and only by uniting the strength of everyone could they defeat the enemy.
After speaking, Liang Qizhi picked up the wine bowl on the table.
He held the wine bowl in mid-air, looking at the two with a burning gaze.
Wang Daizhen and Di Moyu exchanged glances, their eyes filled with joy.
The attitude of the Six Doors was already very clear.
Then next, it would be their joint effort to deal with the Taiping Dao.
For Di Moyu, once the Taiping Dao was destroyed, his Guiyi Sect could still become the master of Qingzhou.
As for Wang Daizhen, the originally precarious Senluo Sect would undoubtedly be able to obtain the opportunity to be preserved.
So the two also picked up the wine bowls in front of them, their eyes surging with brilliance.
As long as the three strongest experts in Qingzhou joined forces, the Great Virtuous Teacher would surely die, and the Taiping Dao would surely perish!
The three held their wine bowls and drank the strong wine in their bowls in one gulp.
… … … … …
The next day.
Minzhou City.
The winding Xuan River also flowed past Minzhou City.
However, when the Xuan River flowed near Minzhou City, the river surface became wider and the river water became calmer.
As the morning sun rose, the Xuan River was like a silver ribbon, winding and stretching across the vast land.
The river surface was sparkling, as if countless tiny diamonds were jumping and shimmering on the water.
One by one, large cargo ships loaded with goods from all over the world sailed slowly, their sails bulging.
Willows drooped on both sides of the river, their slender branches dancing lightly in the wind like green silk ribbons, and occasionally a few strands brushed the water surface, rippling in circles.
Under the shade of the willows, bluestone roads stretched into the distance, ending in a magnificent city.
It stood majestically in the vast plain, its city walls stretching and embracing the entire city.
Minzhou is a wealthy place in the world.
This Minzhou City is also equally prosperous.
The scenery here is extremely beautiful.
Only such a gentle and beautiful place can produce talented scholars and beauties.
Liang Jin and his party stood on the bow of the boat, admiring the beautiful scenery.
"Brother Zhao Bao, do you know anything about Minzhou City?"
Liang Jin asked Zhao Bao beside him.
Zhao Bao shook his head:
"I've only heard that the emperors of the Daqian Dynasty liked to travel here along the Xuan River on dragon boats."
This rumor is not false.
It is said that the current emperor has been to Minzhou four times, and it is said that there is still an imperial palace in Minzhou City where the emperor lived at that time.
Liang Jin and his party came all the way downstream, stopping and walking around to see the sights.
And this Minzhou City will also be everyone's final destination.
Tonight, everyone will return to Qingzhou City by boat, so that they can make it in time for Liang Jin's duel with Wang Daizhen, the master of the Senluo Sect, tomorrow.
Liang Jin looked into the distance:
"It's just a pity that we probably won't be able to enter this Minzhou City."
It could be seen that a large number of soldiers had set up checkpoints at the pier here, strictly prohibiting anyone on the ship from landing on the pier.
Only unloading, not disembarking.
Now that the plague is rampant, it is obvious that the local government is more courageous than the Qingzhou government in worrying that the plague on the ship will be brought ashore.
Through such strict defense, it is not difficult to see that the government here is far more courageous than the Qingzhou government.
At this time.
Liang Jin noticed that Zhao Bao's expression suddenly changed.
It seemed that Zhao Bao saw something that surprised him.
Liang Jin followed his gaze.
He saw an old man on the shore, staring at Zhao Bao with a sinister smile.
The old man's hair was gray and his body was thin.
Although he was wearing plain clothes, he had no beard on his face.
This is an eunuch!
The next moment.
He saw the old eunuch beckoning to Zhao Bao, actually signaling Zhao Bao to come over.