Rivers and Lakes Records

After bidding farewell to Shi Jingtian, Lu Mingtong and his party rushed to the venue of the martial arts conference early the next morning.

The terrain of Haoran City is complicated, and the surrounding icebergs are covered with snow all the year round. Except for the martial arts conference held every four years, few people come here on weekdays. I don’t know what the Wulin League thinks. The place.A gust of cold wind blew past, causing Lu Mingtong to shrank his neck. Fortunately, the meeting was not held in February and March, otherwise everyone's hands and feet would be frozen, so how could they compete.

Lu Douya shook off a cloak and covered him: "Master, we should be glad that the martial arts conference is held in June, and the time is just right. If it was two months earlier, ordinary people would be too cold to stand it, and two months later would be too much." It’s hot, and it’s not easy for the participating knights to come from other places.”

That's right, Lu Mingtong sighed, raised his head and looked at the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the house will be hot and stuffy in a month, mother will ask someone to open the cellar.

The martial arts conference was held for exactly one month, and when the conference was over, he went home to accompany his mother to the village in the countryside to escape the summer heat.

After Lu Mingtong finished his plans, he turned his head and looked around at the bustling crowd on the street.Exclaimed: "Brother Shi said before that the price of goods in Haoran City has skyrocketed in the past few months, and every inn is full. It seems that it is true."

Although there were many people, the order was surprisingly good. Lu Mingtong passed by in a carriage all the way, and occasionally saw a collision on the road, and both sides resolved it with courtesy and a smile.

It's no wonder that the place where the martial arts conference is held, there is no shortage of heroes from various sects, and it is undoubtedly courting death to provoke a fight here.

Lu Douya talked with him all the way, and his throat was dry, so he went down to buy a few peaches and came back, got into the carriage with a sad face: "The things here are indeed too expensive, put them outside, and you can buy a basket of peaches."

Lu Mingtong squeezed the plump and juicy peach, his buttocks were still aching, he remembered that he fell when he stepped on it, he gritted his teeth, and stuffed the peach back into Lu Douya's arms: "I don't like this , you share the food."

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Jiutian said softly outside: "Master, we are here."

Lu Douya immediately dried her hands and helped Lu Mingtong get out of the car.

The Martial Arts League is located in the north of the city, the surroundings are quiet, a certain distance away from the vendors and restaurants, but there are still quite a few knights standing outside the door, gathering in twos and threes to whisper something.

Seeing that there were so many people, Lu Mingtong silently pushed away Lu Douya's hand, and said softly, "It's okay, I'm almost recovered, as long as I don't make any big moves, I can still take a few ordinary steps."

A group of people walked forward, and the two disciples of the Wulin League guarding the door immediately stretched out their hands to intercept: "Sorry, the important place of the Wulin League, no one without a token is not allowed to enter without authorization."

Lu Mingtong took out the invitation card from his bosom, and said: "I trust Fengyun Envoy, and I am here to record the affairs of the meeting under the agreement of the Martial Arts Alliance, and please take a look at it, little brother."

The disciple took the invitation and browsed through it, his eyes showed respect immediately, he returned the invitation with both hands and said: "It turns out that it is the envoy of Fengyun, the leader has counted the time of envoy of Fengyun's arrival, he has already ordered, please come with me."

Hearing the word "Fengyunshi", the knights who were wandering around the door immediately opened their eyes wide, and turned their heads to see the real face.

Lu Mingtong straightened his back, put his hands behind his back, smiled at them one by one, and then followed the disciple into the door.

"The leader went out to inspect the venue early this morning, and the special envoys of the elders also went along. Now only we disciples are left to guard the Wulin League." The disciple led the way and said excitedly: "I really can't think of it. I just did it yesterday." It's my turn to be on duty, and the Envoy of Fengyun came today, what kind of luck am I!"

He is extremely enthusiastic, and after expressing his admiration for Fengyun Shi without any concealment, he introduced the places they passed by one by one: "This is the living room, where the leader will receive distinguished guests on weekdays. This is the guest room, as long as Heroes who have passed the initial test will be able to live in on the second day of the conference. Fengyun has a special status and has a specific room during the conference." He turned and led them through a long corridor and walked straight After reaching the end, enter a separate small courtyard: "It's right here."

The yard wasn't that big, but the layout was much more refined than the guest rooms they passed by before. There were even rockeries and fish ponds in the middle of the yard.Lu Mingtong walked to the edge of the pond and looked in, a few red fish flicked their tails lightly, and hid in the crevices of the rock.

Lu Mingtong was speechless: "This, such a big place, are we the only ones living here?"

"Ah, no." The disciple scratched his head and said, "This kind of separate courtyard is usually where two important guests live together with their entourage. Besides Feng Yunshi, there is another one, just, just..."

Seeing that he hesitated to speak, Lu Mingtong turned his head in doubt, and saw a carefully carved small wooden sign hanging on the door of the room on the left side of the courtyard, with the words "Fengyun Shi" neatly written on it.

What about the other side?Lu Mingtong coughed and cast his gaze to the right.

The one on the right reads: Xiao Lang.

I actually live in the same yard as Xiao Lang!Lu Mingtong was almost choked to death by saliva: "This... Xiao Daxia?"

The disciple said: "Yes, originally Xiao Daxia and several other heroes lived in the same courtyard, but... But after Xiao Daxia disappeared, a few more people lived in the courtyard over there, and there were not enough rooms, so we moved Xiao Daxia's room. This way." Like Lu Douya, he may be a loyal follower of Xiao Lang, and his eyes turned red as he talked: "The leader said... If Xiao Daxia doesn't show up after the meeting starts, the people in this yard The room is also cancelled, and Feng Yunshi lives alone."

How could the group of them need such a big yard? Lu Mingtong swallowed, suspecting that if he accidentally made an inappropriate expression at this moment, it would probably hurt the fragile heart of the little brother in front of him: "Daxia Xiao is a lucky man." Besides, there are already many forces in Jianghu who have taken action, I believe he will come back to participate in the competition soon, don't be sad."

The disciple nodded, feeling a little embarrassed: "Emissary Fengyun laughed at me. My name is Lin Fan. Envoy Fengyun will rest in the room for a while, and then I will go to guard the door. If there is anything that Envoy Fengyun needs to do, just call me."

Lu Mingtong nodded, opened the door and went in, and put down the luggage.

"This room is much cleaner and tidier than the restaurant we live in outside." He stopped Lu Douya who was putting things on the bookshelf: "Douya, what did you put on it?"

Lu Douya looked at him innocently, and then looked at the things in his hand: "A book to relieve the young master's boredom."

Lu Ming said childishly: "Why do you put that thing on it too! How embarrassing it is for others to see it!"

"Oh oh oh." Lu Douya took down the script in a panic and put it back in the bag: "No one usually comes to our yard, except Xiao Daxia who shares the same yard with us, hey, young master." His eyes lit up. Get up: "Didn't Master Feng go back to save people? Can they catch up with the start of the martial arts conference?"

Lu Mingtong pinched his fingers and calculated: "It's hard to say, Ping'an Mausoleum is too far away, and it will take more than ten days to go back and forth quickly, not to mention waiting for him to rescue people, and I don't know who lives in that house. Who is more powerful than him. He couldn't catch up in the beginning. If he can rescue people within three days after being killed, then Xiao Lang will always be able to participate in the final election of the leader of the martial arts conference. Of course, the premise is that he doesn't Injured." He sighed: "I can only ask for luck."

"Ah." Lu Bean sprouts also sighed: "The Martial Arts Conference is held every four years, but this session happens to be the time for the handover of the position of leader, if Xiao Daxia can't participate, then the position of leader of the martial arts alliance will really miss him gone."

It's a pity that Yinshuge intervened too late.Lu Mingtong secretly sighed.

"Then, apart from Xiao Lang, don't you have other pillars?"

"Yes, there are, otherwise we can directly decide." Lu Douya pouted and said, "There are a few other candidates, who are indeed golden and jade-like compared to ordinary people, but when they stand next to Xiao Daxia, they will be eclipsed. Besides, Daxia Xiao has made a lot of contributions by running up and down with the Wulin League in the past few years. This election should have been expected by everyone, who knows..."

The more outstanding a person is, the easier it is to be hated by others. Lu Mingtong couldn't help wondering whether Xiao Lang's disappearance this time was caused by his competitors.

- Xiao Lang's martial arts are not weak, with those descendants of famous families who have flamboyant fists and embroidered legs, it may not be easy to kill him, but it is not ruled out to buy murder.

Buying murder to act, how can someone with high martial arts skills defeat Xiao Lang who is famous all over the world for his Cleansing Sword?

There was a knock on the door, and it was Lin Fan who was ordered to bring food: "Emissary Fengyun, we have sent someone to inform the leader of your arrival, the leader will come back in the afternoon, please go to the living room for a gathering after dinner. "

Lu Mingtong nodded, watched him leave, picked up a few mouthfuls of rice casually, pulled Lu Douya and began to recite the text: "The leader of the martial arts, Song Fengqing, is fifty-six this year, obsessed with martial arts, and has not married a wife yet. When my father came to participate in the martial arts competition, I met him once. Lin Aozhi, the elder on the left, is forty-three this year. He was accidentally blind in one eye when he was young, and has a bad temper. It is best to walk aside when you meet him. Qin Xiao, the elder on the right, This year happens to be fifty, and as his name suggests, he smiles when he sees others, and he is friendly..."

He said a lot in a row, and Lu Douya happily said: "Exactly every word! The young master is so amazing!"

Lu Mingtong breathed a sigh of relief: "This is just information about a few important people who will meet later. In the days to come, it will be enough for me." He ordered: "Dou sprouts, you must follow me closely in the future. Whoever I meet, whether I remember it or not, remind me first."

Lu Bean sprouts nodded desperately.Lu Mingtong said: "Put away the bowls and chopsticks, let's go to the living room and wait for someone."

Lu Mingtong went to the living room according to the memory of Lin Fan leading the way in the morning. There were only two maids inside. Someone should have informed them of Lu Mingtong's identity. almost there."

Lu Mingtong thanked him and took the tea, took a sip, his mind was already filled with the identity information of various elders' special envoys, and he could compare them one by one as soon as they came in.

Just as he was thinking, a voice came from outside the door: "Leader."

Lu Mingtong put down his tea and stood up nervously.

Several old people walked in talking and laughing, seeing Lu Mingtong standing upright in the room, the leader smiled slightly, and shouted in a deep voice: "Long time no see, Mingtong."

Lu Mingtong saw the majestic demeanor of this person and the manner of speaking unconsciously brought by the high-ranking person, and he knew that he was the leader of Song Feng Qing Song that Lu Douya was talking about.The two following behind him were all dressed in black, with one eye covered with a strip of cloth.The other one was smiling and looking him up and down with a little appreciation, it should be Lin Aozhi and Qin Xiao.

He smiled and said: "Long time no see, Uncle Song." Then he said to the two people beside him: "Elder Lin, Elder Qin."

"It's been a long journey, let's sit down and talk." Song Fengqing patted him on the shoulder, and said like an elder who was chatting with the younger generation next door about his parents: "Since the last time... since I saw you from Lu's house, you have been In less than a year, you have calmed down a lot, and you can take care of the overall situation, presumably Brother Lu's spirit in the sky can also feel comfort."

Lu Mingtong cupped his hands and said: "The responsibility is heavy, Mingtong will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."

Song Qingfeng said: "Ming Tong took over the position of Fengyun Envoy not long ago, and it's the first time he participated in the martial arts competition alone. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. You're welcome."

Lu Mingtong responded with a smile on his face, but he knew in his heart that this was a huge test for him. Every mistake he made when he first appeared on the stage, would become a trick in the hands of those who were eyeing Fengyunlu.

The few people were polite again, but before Lu Mingtong came, he had memorized the meeting with them, and after a few rounds of talking, it was easy to deal with it.

In the end, Lu Mingtong bid farewell and went back to his room, intending to take a short rest. He had already consulted Song Qingfeng for instructions, and tomorrow he would go to the ring of the martial arts conference for a cutscene.

Lu Mingtong hammered his shoulders, and said to Lu Jiutian and Lu Douya: "Now in the Martial Arts League, there are Martial Arts League disciples guarding the door for safety. You can sleep at night with peace of mind. You worked hard outside before, why don't you take a bath earlier tonight? rest……"

Before he could finish speaking, he heard a noise coming from outside the door, and Lu Mingtong paused.

Accompanied by chaotic footsteps, it seems that someone stumbled in from the outside and said something loudly, followed by the second, and the third... The Wulin League has always been orderly, I don't know what kind of big news this person brought. The people who heard the news ran to spread the news one after another in the league, which actually made the Wulin League, which had been silent for a whole day, lively.

Lu Mingtong couldn't help being curious, he opened the door and was about to ask what happened, but saw other residents rushing from the corridor next to the front hall with a look of haste.

The person who delivered the message finally ran to this courtyard at this time.

"I'm back, I'm back, Xiao Xia is back!"