The boss is going against the sky

Chapter 15 Black Warrior Zhao Li

It's not that there are no people in the alley, but there are very few people coming to the depths of it. If there are two big men blocking one after the other, it is easy to create a temporary secret conversation place.

"As far as I know, there are less than five Taoist disciples whose cultivation level is higher than the first level of Houtian. Therefore, the head of Shen just went to the Zhenfu Division to hire temporary disciples?" said the man whose cultivation level was suspected to be at the fourth level of the day after tomorrow.

While speaking, he lowered the bamboo hat on his head so that Shen Qi could not see his eyes.

"That's right." Shen Qi didn't deny it, and then asked: "Since your Excellency has investigated the affairs of our Taoist sect so clearly, if you have any ideas, just get straight to the point. I'm still in a hurry."

"A certain Zhao official, the post-acquired fourth-level late stage." The man reported his name and cultivation level, and then said: "If the head of Shen wants to keep his Xuanmen status, he only needs to be qualified to participate in the Martial Arts Conference, and he needs to enter Pengqiu The top [-] of the Fu Yixing Sect. If someone is not talented, he can help Sect Leader Shen."

Shen Qi looked at Zhao Li's chin, and found that there was actually only a layer of light beard on his chin, and he was at most in his 20s, but he did not expect to have a cultivation base in the late stage of the acquired fourth level.

If one is in a certain two-star sect or even three-star sect, this kind of cultivation is not uncommon at this age.But since Zhao Li came to him to talk about the "business" of pretending to be a Taoist disciple to participate in the Martial Arts Conference, it showed Zhao Li's identity - a black warrior!
The so-called black warriors are warriors who are unwilling or unable to let the Wumeng League record their information in the file due to various reasons.The well-known area of ​​activity of black warriors is naturally the frontier, that is, the wild land outside the border; but in the 23 states controlled by the Wumeng, there are also many black warriors who are outside the laws and regulations of the Wumeng.

According to the rumors, most of the black warriors acted cunningly, but they were decisive and extremely vicious.Therefore, serious warriors like Shen Qi are generally unwilling to deal with black warriors - it is too dangerous.

Shen Qi did not reveal Zhao Li's identity as a black warrior, but directly shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, my Taoist sect has no plans to find another temporary disciple."

"Sect Leader Shen, isn't he afraid of losing his territory?" Zhao Li asked in a deep voice.

Shen Qi smiled and said: "There is only a barren Qingshi village in the Xuanmen territory, even if it is really lost, it's no big deal. As long as the martial arts inheritance is still there, and my generation works hard to practice martial arts, there will always be a time when we can get the territory again."

"I didn't expect Master Shen to be so open-minded at such a young age." Zhao Li said something that he didn't know whether it was a compliment or a derogation, and then changed his words: "In that case, Mr. Zhao will not bother you, and leave."

After Zhao Li finished speaking, he clasped his fists to Shen Qi, and left with the other two men.

After turning into another more secluded alley, one of the men said: "I can't figure it out, why did the young master let Shen Qi go so easily?"

Zhao Li said calmly: "Then Shen Qi is already at the third level of the day after tomorrow, which means that the information we investigated earlier was wrong. Moreover, after he was held hostage by us just now, not only did he not panic, but he was extremely calm, obviously he was quite sure to rush out. So In this situation, if we act rashly, something bad will happen.”

Another man said: "What the young master said is reasonable, but the decline of Taoism is a good time for us to occupy the magpie's nest and borrow the chicken to lay eggs. It would be a pity to miss it like this."

The man who started talking first immediately followed up: "That's right. The Xuanmen is so weak, we might as well go straight to Xuanshan and force them to agree to be our shell. If they don't want to, we will kill the whole Xuanmen!"

Hearing these murderous words, Zhao Li frowned unrecognizably, and reprimanded in a low voice: "If we really do what you said, we will not be far from death! Shi Er, remember, now We are in the territory of the Martial League, if you still want to act like before, please go back to the wilderness!"

Hearing this, Shi Er's rough face flushed red, he lowered his head and said nothing.

The man on the other side hurriedly stopped, bowed and cupped his fists and said, "Shi Er is rude and ignorant, please calm down, young master."

Zhao Li also stopped in his tracks, took a deep breath and said, "I'm not angry, it's just that my mission is arduous, and every word and deed must be on thin ice. Our death is a minor matter, but what should the tribesmen do? How do you feel about me?" Can the two understand?"

Hearing what Zhao Li said, Shi Er couldn't help being ashamed, lowered his head, and said in a buzzing voice, "Shi Er knew he was wrong."

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"Why has the head been away for so long, but it's difficult to hire temporary disciples?" Ye Hongmei asked aloud after meeting at the agreed place on North Street.

"The matter of the temporary disciple has been settled, but when I came back, I met three black warriors." Shen Qi said.

"Black Warrior?" Ye Hongmei said in surprise.

Beside him, Chu Suanran also had a rare expression of seriousness, and said, "The master will tell you what happened."

Shen Qidang told the whole process of meeting Zhao Li and the three of them.

After hearing this, Chu Suran frowned slightly and said: "From what you said, these three people are indeed likely to be black warriors. It's just that I let you go so easily, which is beyond my expectation. I don't know what purpose they have. , but after returning to the mountain, we all have to be more careful before the Martial Arts Conference comes."

After hearing Chu Suran's words, Shen Qi nodded slightly.

Although he is the head of the sect, he has almost no experience in the world of martial arts. Naturally, he should listen to Chu Suanran's advice on these matters.

It was already afternoon, and before the three of them met, Chu Suoran and Ye Hongmei had already purchased sufficient supplies and hired a cavalry team.It is said to be a cavalry team, but there are no horses, only seven mules, three of which are mounted by Shen Qi and three people, and the remaining four mules are led by grooms with purchased goods.

Because of the presence of mules, the group arrived at Qingshi Village before dark after leaving Gangxi Town.

In Qingshi Village, the three of Shen Qi stayed for a while to deal with the whole matter of the bandits in Baifengling.

"The old man pays homage to Xiao Shen's head." At the head of the village, Zhou Huaji cupped his fists and bowed to Shen Qi in front of all the villagers.

Shen Qi nodded slightly, and said: "Village Chief Zhou doesn't need to be too polite, it's getting late, let's deal with business quickly."

"Yes." Zhou Huaji replied, and said in a majestic and slightly angry voice: "Bring people forward!"

After the words fell, the crowd parted, and two Min Yong pushed a young man over.

Then, in front of all the villagers, Zhou Huaji raised his voice and said: "Master Xiao Shen came to inspect the village in the morning, and he was very angry when he heard that the bandits robbed the villagers. Order me to perform a play, so as to find out if there are ghosts in the village and lure the bandits into the trap. Apart from this old man, there is also the relevant instructor who can testify."

Guan Jing stood up and bowed to the villagers, saying that it was true what the village chief said.

Then, Zhou Huaji's tone suddenly became severe, pointing at the skinny young man, he said, "In the end, we found out that Zhou Li is such a beast!"

After speaking, Zhou Huaji looked at Guan Jing.

Guan Jing said: "After Master Shen and others left the village today, I was ordered to watch secretly to see who left the village, but Zhou Li was the only one, so I followed him. Then I saw him go up to Baifeng Ridge Jitou Mountain, meet a bandit."

Guan Jing stopped at this point, obviously thinking that he had said all he had to say.

"Zhou Li, you know that bandits have harmed the villagers, and the evidence of your crime is conclusive, but what will happen?!" Zhou Huaji stared at Zhou Li and asked sharply.

The surrounding villagers were surprised at first, and then became angry, shouting and scolding Zhou Li one by one——

"They are all neighbors in the village. How can you bear to harm them? Has your conscience been eaten by dogs?"

"Unconscionable thing, fortunately I lent you a few liters of rice!"

"Zhou Li, touch your chest, are you worthy of your ancestors?"

Seeing the excitement of the crowd, Zhou Li not only did not beg for mercy, but struggled and yelled frantically: "You shit is a bandit, I am a bandit myself! Our boss is a master of Houtian Sanzhong, and a thick-backed machete can easily smash into pieces. Big blue stone! If you dare to touch me, be careful that he will rush into the village and kill everyone!"

Hearing this, the villagers of Qingshi Village fell silent as if their throats had been choked.Even Zhou Huaji and Guan Jing's faces turned ugly.

Obviously, the villagers of Qingshi Village were threatened by Zhou Li's words.

As an experienced pretender, seeing this scene, Shen Qi knew that it was time for him to play.

So he Shi Shi ran to a mule, took out a thick-backed machete from the cargo on its back, threw it on the open space, and said indifferently when the audience was silent: "Zhou Li, what you said is a thick-backed machete Is this the knife?"

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