On the third day of the third month of the first year of the Yuan Dynasty, Xiangyang City, Jingzhou. The sun is setting in the west, and the whole Xiangyang City is covered in a golden color. In the south of the city, the Baiji Teahouse.
Bai Ji is a famous place in Xiangyang, where people come and go in fine clothes and robes, and the male guests are all suave and the female guests are all graceful, because the price of tea here is several times higher than elsewhere, and the trend has been established, so people who do not come here in full costume are afraid of being laughed at. Therefore, to this person is not rich that is expensive, can go on the second floor, no is not on the rivers and lakes have a face of the characters.
But at this time, the second floor in the center of the window seat is sitting on a cloth-clothed young man, in the silk, seemingly out of place. Feeling the different eyes of others, the cloth-clothed man felt very uncomfortable, and said to the opposite Chinese-suited man, "Brother Meng, let's change the place, this place doesn't feel suitable for newcomers like me to enter and exit the jianghu."
The man in Chinese clothes put down the teacup in his hand, "Linghu idle brother, don't care about other people's eyes. Besides, for this small amount of money, you, Brother Meng, I can still afford it."
The man in Chinese dress Meng name rong, usually like to make friends, although martial arts is not high, but because of the spirit of the people, the people, the three religions and nine streams, can be said to be friends all over the world, but also because of his sex Meng, in the jianghu is also a little famous, everyone is called "Meng Changjun".
And the man in cloth, named Linghu bug, today only into the jianghu, is also fate, met Meng Rong, talk very happy, Meng Rong would love to make friends, they invited to the white record. Linghu bug into the jianghu for the first time, also do not know where to go, just someone wants to invite, with Meng Rong came, which know this situation.
"Brother Meng, I ......"
"Today brother do east, Linghu brother will not excuse, does brother want to let brother embarrassed? And come here today, the younger brother can also see a good show. Today, Linghu leisure brother first entered the jianghu, just in time to catch the current jianghu two of the most famous masters duel Xiangyang, can be said to have come earlier than coincidentally. My brother invited you to this white record, because the square in front of the building is where they duel, white record second floor, can have the best view, the field in the details, ah at a glance."
Fox bug was about to ask, at this time a beautiful woman on the stairs to the people here have risen to salute, to be the woman sat down, it is a group of people crowded on, a moment of the stars of the situation.
Fox bug to see this scene, the heart of the big wonder, is not the teahouse also have flower girl? And then look at the onlookers in more than a number of women, and denied their own ideas, a moment more strange, the eyes are staring at the woman does not let go, seems to want to see a reason to.
"Linghu brother, that's the boss of Bai Ji, Bai Lan, beautiful, right? Heart moved? Oh, it seems that I haven't heard that she has a favorite, there is still hope for my younger brother. But to be able to get her favor, brother has to work hard." Meng Rong laughed.
When Linghu Bug heard this, his face immediately reddened and he turned his head, "Brother Meng, don't make fun of little brother me, I myself am a newcomer to the jianghu, where would I dare to have such thoughts. It's those gentlemen around her, just any one of them is a hundred times stronger than me, where is my place ah."
"The people here, are not all from nothing, there is no difference between rich and poor. Fox brother don't be presumptuous, this jianghu, as long as you put in hard work, there will always be a day of reckoning. And that onlookers, are not rushing to white everyone's beauty to go, are to hear the news."
It turns out that the white Lan, is a famous beauty in the jianghu, more because she is well-informed, white record has often become the first news release place in the jianghu, white Lan is also known as "white everyone", there are good people called "the jianghu hundred knowledgable", but because of its is a woman, more than But because she is a woman, she is often referred to in private. Xiangyang is a well-connected place, so Bai Lan made her home here.
While Meng Rong was explaining this to Linghu Bug, Bai Lan exploded.
"Mr. Bai, which side do you think has a better chance of winning today's battle?"
"What is the impact of this battle on the jianghu?"
"The one who wins should be the world's number one expert, right?"
"The Murong family has countless secret martial arts books, I heard that the Huashan martial arts are also among them, so Murong Qiuyu should know Long Jingtian well, this battle should be won by Murong, right? Bai everyone, what's your opinion?"
"Fart, great fart! If the Murong family really had the world's martial arts, they would have unified the Jianghu Lake and become invincible! I heard that Long Jing Tian has already learned Huashan's mastery, the Nine Swords of Dokuroku, and winning that Murong is still a piece of cake."
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"You when the mastery so easy to learn ah, even if there is, the Murong family also has a bucket shift, not necessarily who is powerful it."
"Mr. Bai, I've bet a hundred taels on Long Jingtian, who do you think is good? A few of us still want to follow everyone Bai to place a few bets and make a little money."
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"Everyone, don't be in a hurry," Bai Lan opened his mouth and all the surroundings quieted down, "Long Jingtian and Murong Qiuyu are two of the most popular masters in the Jianghu Lake. In my opinion, their strengths are not equal to each other, indeed both can enter the top ten of the Jianghu, as of now, the top three may have their positions. But the jianghu is big, there are many unknown experts. Of course, as far as today is concerned, it is indeed the most worthwhile battle in Jianghu. Masters fight, any little mistake may lead to failure, in the end, how to win, it is difficult to predict. However, here I have a little bit of their own views, today's battle, everyone's eyes may not be true. However, what is somewhat certain is that after this battle, the Jianghu will definitely undergo a big change, perhaps so big that it will change the order of the Jianghu." Bai Lan looked at the crowd, "So I think it's enough for everyone to be a good spectator. Those who want to get any benefits from it are better to think carefully before acting."
As soon as the words fell, the seven voices began again.
"Bai everyone, make it clear, this is unclear, what kind of thing is it?"
"That's it, saying it is the same as not saying it."
"You guys are idiots, Bai Da Zhan is letting us be the audience."
"Oh, white everyone is saying that she does not know who can win, that is to say half a catty eight duels, stupid, you all this do not understand."
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That white Lan is no longer speak, turned his head toward the square outside the window.
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"Brother Meng, that Long Jing Tian and Murong Qiu Yu really so powerful?" Jianghu newcomer Linghu Bug turned into a curious baby again.
"Not really, the two of them are the most powerful characters in the Jianghu Lake, with the name of Northern Shocking Sky and Southern Murong. Not only are their individual martial arts skills high, but the forces behind them are also very strong."
"How come this title is so familiar ......"
"They are one south and one north. That Long Jing Tian, is the first disciple of Huashan, is the representative of the Wuyue Sword School in the jianghu, it is said that a Huashan sword law is very powerful, Wuyue other sword law is also involved in, it is said to have learned Huashan mastery Dugu Nine Swords, but no one has seen its use, its authenticity is uncertain. After he finished his studies, he set up the Tiandi Association, because four of the five mountains are in the north of the Yangtze River, so the Tiandi Association is generally active in the north, mainly in the five mountains sword faction, of course, there are other northern heroes to join. The rudder is in Chang'an City in Yongzhou, and there is a hidden momentum to unify the north.
Murong Qiuyu, needless to say you should also know that he comes from the Murong family, but also the first disciple of the Murong family, it is said that also already will be Murong mastery of the bucket of stars. Although not like Long Jing Tian like five faction support, but the Murong family can not be underestimated. In terms of strength, it might not be wrong to call it the first major faction in the Jianghu Lake ......"
"The first big faction? Is not shaolin or wudang, that beggar gang people also should be more ah?"
"This you do not understand it, the reason is because the Murong family has the world's martial arts, into the Murong family is equal to enter the world all the sects. However, all the martial arts of the Murong family is only open to those with the surname Murong, those with foreign surnames can only start as disciples from the outer halls, and only disciples with good natural talent or those who have contributed a lot to the sect can learn more advanced martial arts. Therefore, there are especially many people with the surname Murong who walk the rivers and lakes. When Murong Qiuyu left the mountain, he also set up his own club, called the South Swallow Club. I think it is because the Murong family is a descendant of Yan. The biggest gang in Jiangnan is the South Swallow Gang. The main rudder is in Yangzhou's Wu County."
"The Murong Family is so powerful ah, but I still think that refining one sect is better than going through the encyclopedia. I'm afraid I can't chew the cud if I'm greedy. By the way, Brother Meng, which sect are you from?"
"Me? My sect is the most famous sect on the ground of Jingzhou, Linghu Di, guess?"
"Wudang?"
"No."
"Quanzhen?"
"No."
"Hengshan?"
"No."
"Iron Palm Gang?"
"No."
"Then ......"
"The Tomb Sect!"
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