The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

Zhang Sheng looked at Mrs. Cui Xiangguo with a smile, his eyes showing firmness and confidence. He nodded slightly, and then said: "Madam, don't worry, I will have a plan later."

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo looked at Zhang Sheng, her eyes full of expectation and hope. She understood that the current situation was urgent and a solution must be found as soon as possible to rescue the young lady from danger.

Elder Farben raised his eyebrows, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not express an opinion immediately. He knew that although Zhang Sheng was a scholar, his wisdom and determination should not be underestimated. Maybe he could really come up with an effective strategy.

Fa Cong stood aside silently, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about something. Although he did not speak, he also had certain expectations for Zhang Sheng in his heart. After all, this young man showed unusual courage and wisdom.

Zhang Sheng felt everyone's expectations. He smiled and continued: "The matter is indeed urgent, but my strategy also depends on the outcome of Master Faben's trip!"

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo nodded. Now that the matter is over, she can only continue to believe that Zhang Sheng can make wise decisions and put Yingying's safety first.

Elder Farben's brows widened, and he nodded slightly to express his agreement. Although he still didn't know what the specific strategy was, he believed that Zhang Sheng would not make the decision easily and must have carefully considered it.

Zhang Sheng looked at everyone's reactions and felt a little relieved in his heart. He smiled again and said, "Madam, please rest assured, I will prepare a plan as soon as possible, and everything will go smoothly."

With light steps, Elder Farben ordered the novice monk to open the mountain gate. Taking a few steps forward, we came to the bandit camp in front of the temple.

He was wearing a plain monk's robe, his steps were steady and firm, and he exuded a solemn aura. His eyes were as clear as water, revealing a kind of transcendent wisdom.

Outside the bandit camp, several soldiers were on guard. Seeing the appearance of Elder Farben, they couldn't help but become more vigilant, because in this robbery, Pujiu Temple was their target.

Elder Farben stopped in front of the camp gate, raised his right hand, clasped his hands together, and saluted. His voice sounded leisurely: "Amitabha, the poor monk is the presiding monk of Pujiu Temple. I have come here to talk to your general. .”

Several soldiers were stunned when faced with Elder Farben's actions. Although they were rude and fierce, they did not dare to show any disrespect in front of the elder.

A dignified middle-aged captain walked out. He was wearing iron armor and holding a sword. The aura on his body revealed a commanding power. He looked at Elder Farben with a deep gaze, as if he wanted to understand everything in the elder's heart.

Facing the captain's gaze, Elder Farben still maintained a calm heart. He smiled slightly and said: "The poor monk knows how dangerous this time is, but please general listen to the poor monk's request."

The captain did not speak, but nodded, indicating to Elder Farben to continue.

Elder Farben's voice was clear and firm: "The poor monk knows what you want. The poor monk begs your general to come forward and talk to the poor monk one by one. The poor monk is willing to help the general achieve his wish."

The captain was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Master, please wait a moment."

Elder Farben smiled slightly and replied: "Okay." He gave a slight bow to express his gratitude.

At this moment, a majestic middle-aged man walked out of the tent, followed by several majestic soldiers, each with a fierce aura on their faces. The soldiers in front of the camp stood in awe, and the captain bowed and said, "General Sun, this old monk wants to see you!" This middle-aged man was the bandit leader Sun Feihu.

Sun Feihu, dressed in brocade clothes, looked like a fierce tiger on the battlefield. His eyes scanned the surroundings, showing a sense of majesty and murderous intent. He held a sharp sword tightly in his hand, as if he was ready for a fight to the death at any time.

He stood at the gate of the camp and looked at Elder Farben, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. After all, in this turbulent period, it was really unusual for a presiding monk to appear in front of the bandits.

"Is this the presiding monk of Pujiu Temple?" Sun Feihu said indifferently, but his eyes were a little wary.

Elder Farben bowed slightly and said respectfully: "It is the poor monk. On behalf of the temple, the poor monk came to intercede for an innocent woman."

Sun Feihu frowned, obviously impatient with this request: "Innocent woman? Are you talking about that Cui Yingying?"

Elder Farben nodded and said, "It's her."

Sun Feihu sneered: "Then hurry up and send Cui Yingying out!"

Elder Farben responded solemnly: "General, calm down! Mrs. Cui Xiangguo sent an old monk to talk to the general about the situation."

After hearing this, Sun Feihu hesitated slightly. He thought for a moment, then looked at Elder Farben: "Huh, okay, just tell me!"

Elder Farben said sternly: "General, it's like this..." Then he repeated what Zhang Sheng taught him. As he spoke, he looked at Sun Feihu's expression, fearing that he might have something. Unsatisfactory.

Sun Feihu looked at the monk in front of him and listened coldly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. He said unhurriedly: "Well, since the situation is like this, I will give you three days. But you know, if she is not delivered to me within three days, I will order you to have one All of them died without a complete body.”

There was authority in his voice, making the atmosphere around him tense. Everyone was shocked and lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.

Sun Feihu turned his head and smiled at Farben. Although it was a smile, it gave people an indescribable sense of oppression. He said: "Please tell Madam that I am a gentle-tempered son-in-law and hope he will accept me. Hahahahaha!"

There was a sense of confidence in his words, as if he was sure of victory. He stood there quietly, as if waiting for the other party's response, and at the same time as if he was waiting for the turning point of fate. The whole scene fell into a solemn atmosphere.

Sun Feihu turned to face his thieves, his eyes were firm and calm, as if everything was under his control. He waved his arms, making a clear gesture that the bandits knew immediately. His expression was firm, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable authority.

Following Sun Feihu's order, the bandits began to retreat one after another, maintaining an orderly formation. Everyone's movements are so tacitly coordinated, as if they have practiced countless times on the battlefield. The spears in the hands of the thieves reflected an eerie light under the skylight, which was frightening.

The distance they retreated was just a stone's throw away, just the right distance to keep them alert but still at arm's length from the enemy.

Under the leadership of Sun Feihu, the mountain gate of Pujiu Temple seemed to become quiet instantly. The shouts of the traitors disappeared, and the sound of swords and guns no longer sounded, leaving only the sound of the breeze blowing through the leaves.

Elder Farben stood in front of the gate of Pujiu Temple, watching the retreat of the bandits in the distance. He understood that although the immediate crisis was slightly relieved, the threat from Sun Feihu had not dissipated. A deep anxiety arose in his heart, and these three days became like a countdown of tense waiting.

Although it was quiet for a while in front of the mountain gate, the surrounding atmosphere was still full of tension and depression. The threat of the bandits has not really left, as if a black cloud is still hanging above their heads. Elder Farben knew that they had to find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise the entire temple would be in an irreversible situation.

He sighed softly and stared into the distance with firm eyes, but his thoughts traveled through time and space and returned to the upcoming three days. In this short period of time, they must come up with a solid plan, otherwise, if they do not send Yingying out in three days, all the people in the temple will die.