That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 718

The mansion that was once surnamed Gongsun was in a mess, especially the courtyard that had just experienced a fierce battle, it was almost completely destroyed, the ground sank and the house collapsed, but to the owners here, it was nothing at all, either because they were rich or powerful It's not that they are broad-minded, but because they can repel powerful enemies with such a small price, which is really a good deal.

In Jiuyuan City, the east of the city is under the jurisdiction of the government, and the west of the city is the territory of the veterans from the northwest. However, when Meng Suilong came here, the government also joined forces with the three veterans who had changed their families and began to fight wildly. Entering the west of the city, it is clear that the west of the city will also be brought under his command, so that the Jiuyuan City will return to the control of His Royal Highness King Wei, but they have never considered the variable of Xu Beiyou. Meng Suilong and Huang Xiao came from Xu Beiyou. After the hand fled in embarrassment, the government's manpower also withdrew to the east of the city, and never dared to set foot in the west of the city. It seemed that everything before had never happened.

Xu Beiyou was regarded as the guest of honor by the old soldiers for granted, and at the same time he also felt the anger of the old soldiers. Nice spirit.At this time, there was a lot of excitement in the mansion. Most of them were young and strong men in strong clothes, and there were also a few women and children. Many wounded men took off their armor and began to bandage their wounds after they were temporarily safe. Busy making a fire and boiling medicine, even a few children know how to hold firewood to fill the fire.

Seeing the big from the small, it was not unreasonable for Xiao Huang to win the world back then.

Xu Beiyou sat on the main chair in the hall, with his sword case standing beside him, resting his forehead with his hands, thoughtful.

Not long after, Zhang San and Li Si came to the hall together after arranging all kinds of matters. At this time, apart from hiding a very tired look, Zhang San also had a bit of worry on his brows, but when he faced Xu Beiyou At that time, he was no longer aggressive as before, and when he came not far from Xu Beiyou, he first saluted Xu Beiyou, and then said softly: "I didn't expect that it was Mr. Xu who came in person. It was Zhang San who took the liberty and abruptness earlier. Here, Zhang San is not only apologizing, but also Thank you Mr. Xu for your kindness, I will never forget it."

Xu Beiyou said with a smile: "I have some grudges with these people, and it is inevitable to take action, so you don't have to worry about it."

Zhang San shook his head and said, "One yard is worth one yard. There is no reason not to be grateful just because one's enemies are also benefactors and enemies."

Xu Beiyou laughed it off and didn't force it.

Zhang San said bluntly: "The young master said earlier that he wanted to know the cause of the old governor's death, but I still have something to ask the young master. If there is any offense, I hope the young master will not be angry. I want to know the real intention of the young master. What is it?"

He is no longer the hot-blooded young man who only knew how to fight. As the head of the old soldiers in the Northwest, he had to do many things against his will for these old brothers over the years. In addition to his will, there are also many indispensable considerations, even in this critical situation.

It's really that the veterans in the Northwest can't afford more losses.

Xu Beiyou didn't get angry because of Zhang San's cautious suspicion, but just smiled, "Master Zhang, you think too much, I just think that the old governor of Yang may have something to do with one of my elders."

Zhang San showed doubts on his face.

Xu Beiyou explained: "I think you all know that the family teacher's surname is Gongsun and his name is Zhongmou. The family teacher also has an elder brother named Gongsun Bofu. He has the same name and different surnames as the old governor of Yang. I thought it was just a coincidence. , It’s just that when I met a senior by chance, he once revealed a thing or two in words, things don’t seem to be that simple, so I thought of going to the place where the old governor died of illness to find out a thing or two.”

Zhang San's expression became solemn, and he said slowly: "As far as I know, when the competition lasted for ten years, Sect Master Gongsun was not yet [-] years old, and at that time, the old governor of Yang was already a sixty-year-old man, but there was a difference in age."

Xu Beiyou nodded and said, "Because of this, I didn't think about it before."

Zhang San said helplessly: "I'm going to disappoint you son, and I don't know the connection."

Xu Beiyou, who didn't have much hope at all, wasn't too disappointed. He just sighed softly, "How did the old governor of Yang die? Could it be that he died of illness as rumored by the outside world?"

Hearing this, Zhang San, who was calm at first, turned his eyes red instantly, "Although my generation of monks dare not say that all diseases are invulnerable, I have never heard of anyone dying of illness. My Zhang San is full of martial arts. The cultivation base was taught by the old governor, even I can step into the realm of the earth fairy, and the cultivation base of the old governor back then was only high but not low, how can there be any reason to die due to illness!?"

Xu Beiyou asked softly, "Was it assassinated?"

Unexpectedly, Zhang San shook his head, "No, I was the personal guard of the old governor at that time, and the old governor was safe and sound at night, but at dawn, I found that the old governor had died in front of the table, without any trace of fighting. It seems to be a sudden death."

Xu Beiyou's mind was moved, and he said softly: "As far as I know, there is a strange poison in the world that is specially used to deal with earth immortal monks. Hey, to tell you the truth, Ming Chen, the Daoist Daoist Daoist Daoist, died of this poison."

Li Si's expression changed slightly.

Zhang San is not a stupid person, he was suddenly full of gloom, and looked at the old brother standing side by side with him sadly, "It's you, you and I were both the old governor's personal guards back then, and the old governor liked you for being smart and smart. You are in charge of all food and beverages, and the old governor will drink a cup of pre-rain tea every night, which is unshakable."

Zhang San suddenly raised his voice, like a Buddhist Tathagata roaring a lion, causing dust to fall from the beams of the house. He shouted and asked, "Li Si, why did you murder the old governor!?"

The old man in green shirt didn't speak, but pursed his lips slightly.

Although he did not admit it, the move amounted to acquiescence.

Xu Beiyou sighed, stretched out his hand to rub the center of his brows, and smiled wryly, if Xiao Zhinan and Yingying hadn't used the poison of descending to the mortal world to plot against Ming Chen, otherwise he really didn't know that there was such a strange poison in the world, let alone his own With a casual remark, most of this unsolved case that had been covered in dust for decades was solved.

Li Si was not dying or hysterical, but calmly looked at Zhang San, the brother who had been side by side with him for most of his life.

Zhang San tried his best to suppress his murderous anger, and said word by word: "The old governor treats us and other brothers as his own. He has never been harsh on us, and even spared no effort to cultivate us. Are you a wolf? Why are you sorry for the old governor? You forgot What is a robe, you have forgotten what a benefactor is, but you should always remember the relationship between a father and a son, right? The old governor once said that after the affairs of the state of Wei, he officially accepted us as adopted sons, and you killed your father with your son , God can't tolerate it!"

Li Si was expressionless, "I have always respected the old governor and treated him as my father."

Zhang San couldn't hold back at last, and kicked Li Si's chest fiercely, kicking him to the ground.

He pointed at Li Da, who was bleeding from the corner of his mouth, and said angrily: "You are not worthy!"

Li Si ignored his injury at all, slowly closed his eyes, and said to himself: "Yeah, I don't deserve it, I shouldn't poison the old governor just for a woman, I'm not even as good as a beast..."

(End of this chapter)