Bishop Wanshou

On the day Tang Yu disappeared, Zuo Qingcang was surprisingly calm, so calm that he was a little surprised.

He finished reading the letter in his hand, folded it in half, and put it back in the envelope. His hands shook a little during the process, but other than that, there was no wavering expression on his face.

Afterwards, he went to the meeting hall as usual to deal with official duties and set up defenses to prevent Zhengdao from attacking him and Xuefeng before their injuries were healed.After that, He Yuanzhou healed his wounds as usual, went to the Supreme Cave to perform exercises, and fell asleep alone at night.No one saw anything unusual.

It wasn't until the next day that everyone began to feel that something was wrong, and Tang Yu disappeared.

Xuefeng was the first to notice it. At that time, he was discussing with Zuo Qingcang whether there were any weak links in the defense. He asked casually, "Where's Tang Yu? I haven't seen him for the past two days."

Zuo Qingcang drew a circle on the map of Candle Dragon Cult with a cinnabar pen, "He's gone."

Xue Feng looked up at him, "Gone? Where are you going?"

"I'm back out of Xiucheng."

Xuefeng looked at him for a long time to make sure he was not joking.

Then, he felt that Zuo Qingcang was crazy.

"When did you leave??"

"yesterday."

"Have you sent someone after you?"

"No."

"Has your brain been burnt out!!!" Xue Feng slapped the table, and was so angry that his head was smoking, "You just let him run away?!!!"

Zuo Qingcang didn't look at him, and studied the map in front of him, as if there was only that piece of parchment in front of him.

Xue Feng snatched the map away, "Why are you so calm? What if he handed over the Candle Dragon Cult road map to Zhengdao??"

"Then let them call."

"Zuo Qingcang!!" Xue Feng sternly said, "Is this what a leader should say!!"

Zuo Qingcang finally raised his head and glanced at Xuefeng.This glance made Xue Feng suppress the rest of the words to his stomach.

Those deep eyes were full of exhaustion that could not be concealed, as if they would collapse at any moment.

"He won't." When Zuo Qingcang said this, he lacked confidence.

But he really felt that Tang Yu would not be so desperate.Even if he just walks away, throwing him a cold piece of paper, and all the loneliness.

He still believed that Tang Yu was sincere to him.

Since Tang Yu had to leave, he didn't want to keep him imprisoned any longer.What's the point of grabbing back an empty shell?

Tang Yu still couldn't forget Qi Feiyu and be with him.

Before meeting Tang Yu, Zuo Qingcang never knew that there are really things you can't ask for in the world. They are right in front of your eyes. You think you can grab them with your hand, but in the end they are just flowers in the mirror of Jing Zhongyue. Fragmented, with sharp scars drawn by the fragments.

He felt pain, never felt so much pain.Worse than any sword wound.

Love turns out to be the most poisonous thing in the world.

To the surprise of everyone in the sect, Leaving Xiucheng, which was about to move around, suddenly stopped moving recently. Everyone thought it was the righteous way and was up to some conspiracy, but it ended so peacefully for a year, without any disturbances. No.

Everyone was wondering, only Zuo Qingcang didn't seem too surprised.

And in this year, the biggest incident that happened to the Candle Dragon Sect was the killing of the Candle Dragon Sect Winter Protector by Min Fenghua, the new palace lord who just took office in Piaomiao Palace.The whole school was full of grief, many people respected the venerable Protector Dong very much, this time they were both sad and angry, clamoring for revenge against Misty Palace and the mastermind behind the murder.But Zuo Qingcang gave an order not to act rashly. The situation in the martial arts world is already at a delicate balance point. Any movement may cause a big disturbance. Before he and Xuefeng recover, they must stay on the right path.

The truth he didn't tell the congregation was that he bought Protector Dong's life.

The reason is very simple. Back then, Qi Feiyu was brought into the teaching by Protector Dong. At such a young age, he was able to gain the appreciation and trust of everyone because of Protector Dong's care and recommendation.But now that I think about it, apart from Protector Dong's one-sided statement, there is no evidence to prove that Qi Feiyu is the son of the deceased general.If Qi Feiyu was a spy, then Protector Dong couldn't get away with it.

Moreover, it is almost impossible for Tang Yu to leave the Candle Dragon Sect without anyone noticing, unless someone with a high enough status helps him.Since both Qi Feiyu and Tang Yu came from Xiucheng, it is very likely that Protector Dong came from Xiucheng.It is indeed very reasonable for the spies who came out of Xiucheng to help their young master escape from the tiger's den.

Zuo Qingcang tried his best to collect the past of Protector Dong during this year, knowing that he has made a lot of contributions in teaching for more than 30 years. Thirty years ago, the reason he joined the sect was to save the Deming King who was in the sect at that time. Apart from that, he is only known as a ranger, and there is no other information.Being so unclear coincided with his suspicion.

Zuo Qingcang knew that in such a sensitive period, if he wanted to get rid of the scourge that had been hidden in his Candle Dragon Cult for many years, he could not use ordinary means.Since he couldn't do it directly, he had to find someone to do it for him.

Although Misty Palace and the Candle Dragon Sect had feuded several times, since the other party was a killer organization that took money to do things, he could be the target, and naturally he could also be the buyer.And others would never think that he was manipulating behind the scenes.

Min Fenghua did not disappoint him, he successfully completed the task, and he spent 200 million taels of gold in vain.

In the past year of leaving Xiucheng, he has experienced many things, and these incidents were reported to him one by one by spies from various strongholds of the Candle Dragon Sect.

For example, Tang Yu, the son of the city lord who had been missing for ten years in Xiucheng, finally returned, and transformed from a swinger into an elegant and polite young lord. It looks like the future owner of Xiucheng.

Zuo Qingcang looked at each word on the letter, imagining the radiant look of those peach-like beautiful eyes, and the suave look of the folding fan in his hand, the look in the eyes would soften unconsciously, just like a lover In front of the general.

Why did he start to take over the affairs of the city after he left, and why the righteous path that was about to move suddenly stopped moving.

It was he who suppressed the storm.

Although I don't know what method to use.

Whenever I think about it like this, I feel that sour feeling fades a little bit.It's not that Tang Yu doesn't care about him anymore. Although they are not together, he still has his own in his heart.

The feeling of relief is probably the case.Zuo Qingcang felt that he was getting more and more satisfied.

There was a knock on the door.Zuo Qingcang moved the letter in his hand to the candle flame, watching the flames spread on the paper roll little by little, burning the black writing one by one.He let go, and the letter disappeared into ashes in the incense basket at hand.

Since Tang Yu left, he also had the habit of lighting incense.It's just that I can't find the Qixia fragrance that Tang Yu smoked before, probably because he made it himself, and it can't be found on the market.

"come in."

The person who opened the door and came in was He Yuanzhou, holding a medicine bowl and a silver needle in his hand.He has not left the Candle Dragon Sect for this year, and he appears in front of Zuo Qingcang on time every day at this time to heal his internal injuries from the Yaoshan battle.

The two have gotten to know each other a lot now, and He Yuanzhou has never done any disrespectful actions again, and always looks calm, as if it doesn't matter what scene he sees.

After the treatment was completed, Zuo Qingcang asked while wearing his belt, "The one-year period is coming soon, when will my poison be cleansed?"

"It's just the beginning of the year, and it will be almost two months later." He Yuanzhou carefully roasted the silver needles on the flame one by one, and put them back into the needle bag.

When Zuo Qingcang heard this, he was overjoyed.Before, there was always some doubts, and it was just a lie to tell Yuan Zhou that his internal injuries could be cured within a year, but now it seems that he is really a villain.

"This seat would like to thank you very much."

"You don't have to thank me. I just don't see the pride of the righteous people."

"In the future, if there is any need for help from Dumen, feel free to ask."

He Yuanzhou stopped what he was doing, straightened up and looked at him, silent.

Zuo Qingcang felt a little hairy when he looked at him, and couldn't help but glance at himself, thinking that something was stuck on his clothes.

"In your eyes, am I just like my father, a symbol of the Poison Gate?" He Yuanzhou asked suddenly.

Zuo Qingcang was stunned by his question, and frowned slightly, "What?"

"It's nothing." He Yuanzhou lowered his head again, fiddling with his silver needle, "I just hope you remember that I am me, and the poisonous door is the poisonous door. Even if I really become the master of the poisonous door in the future, it doesn't mean that I will Everything is in that capacity."

Zuo Qingcang looked at him inexplicably, not understanding what he was struggling with.

"You too. You don't have to wear the leader's hat all the time."

There is a feeling of dumbfounding, what is the leader's "hat"?

But these words really touched Zuo Qingcang a little.

He never let go of Candle Dragon Cult.Even when he was King Tianming, the interests of the Candle Dragon Sect were given priority in everything. After becoming the leader, except for Tang Yu, he never thought about anything other than the Candle Dragon Sect.

He never took off the hat.What would he look like without the identity of the leader?

Will he be a chivalrous knight?Or a scholar who came to Beijing to rush for the exam?

Sitting on the side of the road, wearing a scholar's towel and carrying a bookcase, eating steamed buns...

Forget it...can't imagine...

Zuo Qingcang snorted and said to He Yuanzhou, "You haven't taken that seat yet, so you can naturally say such things."

He Yuanzhou raised his brows slightly, "What? Do you think you can do without the Candle Dragon Cult?"

These words were extremely provocative, but when He Yuanzhou said them in a flat tone, it made people even more uncomfortable.

"……What do you mean."

"Even if you die, the Candle Dragon Cult will soon be able to find someone to replace you and continue to grow. What are you working so hard for?"

The sharp words hit Zuo Qingcang's mind one by one.

"He Yuanzhou, are you questioning my ability?" Zuo Qingcang narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Don't dare. The ability of Zuojiao is well known in the world. I am not talking about ability, but about you."

"It's mine and not mine. He Yuanzhou, you really talked a lot today."

"Don't you want to hear it anymore?" He Yuanzhou picked up the tray, his face showed no anger, and even had a bit of resignation, "Then I won't say anything."

Looking at him like this, it seems that he has bullied others.It seems that every time I talk to him, it is full of needle-point prickles.Zuo Qingcang felt a little sorry, so he stood up, reached out his hand to stop He Yuanzhou who was about to leave, "Wait a minute..."

"What other orders does the priest have?"

Zuo Qingcang looked at the gentle and delicate face in front of him, and realized that this person had been by his side longer than Tang Yu.But I never took a good look at it myself.

"You have been here for so long, and I have never invited you to drink. Why don't you have dinner tonight and use it here. It can be regarded as a token of appreciation."

He Yuanzhou seemed a little surprised, and his surprise was only for a moment, which was enough to express his emotions.

The corners of his mouth were turned up, with a vague arc, "I'm treating guests to dinner, but are you just eating some daily rations at home?"

Zuo Qingcang asked, "Then what do you want to eat?"

"How long is it from here to the nearest town?"

Guixiang Town, just like its name, has planted osmanthus trees along the street.It's still winter, and there are only dull-colored leaves on the trees, but it is expected that during the flowering season, the streets will be full of sweet smells.There are still piles of unmelted snow beside the road, which reflects the moonlight in the sky, making the whole world brighter, but there is no lack of deep blue tranquility.

Not long after the New Year's Eve, there were not many pedestrians on the street. At this time, everyone quit work early and went home for a hot dinner.However, Zuo Qingcang and Yuanzhou were wrapped in thick furs and strolled on the street with their horses.

Walking outside an inn, Zuo Qingcang's footsteps paused, and that flying rainbow-like figure reappeared in his memory.

This is the place where I first met Tang Yu.

He Yuanzhou saw that he stopped in his tracks and his eyes were blurred, so he said, "Let's eat here."

Zuo Qingcang was taken aback, "Here?"

"Isn't it possible?"

"...There's nothing wrong with it. If you want to eat here, just go here."

The furnishings in the hall seemed to have remained unchanged, with four square tables surrounded by four benches.Back then, he was sitting in that secluded seat by the window, and when he turned around, he saw that man's smiling face as bright as spring.

"Guest officer, what would you like to order?" Xiao Er has already come over.He and Yuanzhou talked about some common dishes, such as stir-fried spicy cabbage, potatoes and beef.

Zuo Qingcang sneered, "I ran so far, just to eat these?"

He Yuanzhou took a sip of Biluochun leisurely, "What's wrong with these? How many times have you eaten?"

Zuo Qingcang shut up, he really didn't eat these ordinary home-cooked dishes.

Until the dishes were served, the sight of the two people was slightly intoxicated by the fragrant smoke, and He Yuanzhou on the opposite side was very quiet all the time, like a clear and light cloud, which was blown away by the wind all at once.

"You've been out for so long, isn't Mr. Song worried?" Zuo Qingcang asked while eating.He rarely took the initiative to ask people questions, but at this moment, the two of them were eating a simple meal facing each other. The sound of the bowl and chopsticks colliding between them was light and clear, as if they had known each other for a long time.Apart from Xue Feng, he doesn't have any other friends, but this time he has a lot of close intentions, which is quite rare.

He Yuanzhou lowered his eyes slightly, his slender eyelashes fluttered up and down slightly, "With you, what is there to worry about?"

"He really thinks highly of me."

"Do you think that I am his obedient grandson, and no matter what I do, he must agree to it?" He Yuanzhou asked softly.

Zuo Qingcang almost nodded.In his eyes, He Yuanzhou is always quiet and indifferent. Although he often speaks surprisingly and occasionally makes unbelievably bold actions, he is generally like a well-behaved child. He Song said If so, he should spare no effort to carry it out.

He Yuanzhou didn't refute, "If you think so, I don't object."

Zuo Qingcang looked at him for a while, then took a sip of tea from his teacup, "You are a strange person."

"Oh, each other."

"Back when Song Lao wanted you to be my companion, did you do it voluntarily?"

When Zuo Qingcang asked this question, he didn't actually think too much about it.But He Yuanzhou put down the chopsticks in his hand, rested his chin with his hands, and stared at him quietly, "What do you think?"

Only then did Zuo Qingcang realize that his question seemed a little too sensitive.But it's too late to regret...

"...Isn't it? You've never seen me." He had no choice but to answer bravely.

"Zuo Qingcang, in fact, you and I have a lot in common." He Yuanzhou kept his original movements and said slowly, "You never thought that you would like someone before, you think that in your life, nothing but Apart from the interests of the Candle Dragon Cult, you won't be tempted by anything else, right?"

"..."

"Me too." After saying this, he smiled slightly, like a soft cloud.

what?Not tempted by anything?Or is it just a thought, in fact, like him, he is tempted by things other than the poison door?

He Yuanzhou did not give a clear answer.Zuo Qingcang also couldn't figure it out.He suddenly felt that the seemingly innocent young master of the poisonous family in front of him was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

But why does such a person help himself over and over again?Prior to this, the connection between the Candle Dragon Cult and the Poison Sect was obviously not close.

Maybe it's really like what He Yuanzhou said, he didn't do all this for the sake of poisoning the door, but because of his own thinking?

In any case, one thing is certain.If He Yuanzhou hadn't helped him relieve his physical pain this year, maybe the two-way blow to his mind and body would have really crushed him completely.

Zuo Qingcang looked at He Yuanzhou for a while, then said silently in his heart, 【Thank you. 】.

After dinner, the two of them were not in a hurry to go back to the church, but they each asked for a room in that small inn to stay for one night.It was rare for Zuo Qingcang not to dream of Tang Yu that night. He didn't dream of Tang Yu disappearing under the cherry blossom tree. Instead, he slept soundly all night. It was like a miracle.

Early the next morning, the two rode back to the Candle Dragon Sect.After this night's trip, the relationship between the two seems to be much closer.

However, as soon as he entered the Candle Dragon Sect, he heard reports from the disciples that the Four Protectors and Xue Feng were waiting for him in the conference hall.He didn't even have time to change his clothes, so he rushed straight to the meeting hall.

Xue Feng and the others looked stern, and when they saw him coming, they packed together.

"Excuse me. Why do you want to see me?" As he spoke, he lifted his robe and sat down on the chair of the leader.

Xue Feng took a step forward and said, "The spies report that the Yaoshan faction of the Sword Sect of the Seven Cities of Xiucheng and the Taixu Palace and others have gathered troops five hundred miles south of Zhangwei Mountain, obviously aiming at the Candle Dragon Sect. of!"