Chapter 37

When the four met, they greeted each other.

Wan Chengjiu asked, "Why do you say that, Brother Yanming?"

Yanming Jushi smiled and said, "Brother Tan and I met at the bottom of the mountain. When we saw that it was almost time, we made a bet to see who would reach the top first.

It seems that I'm the early bird that reached first. "

Ou Peng smiled and said, "Brother Tan's strength isn't in Light-body Technique. You can compete with him in martial arts later."

Yanming Jushi waved his hand and said, "I know that. I can't beat him, but today we're only talking about wine and not swords. Chief Ou, you're disappointed."

Tan Yefeng also spoke, "Brother Yanming has the upper hand in this bet. I'll drink three big bowls in a while."

Ou Peng and Wan Chengjiu laughed and said, "Brother Tan is a straightforward person. Come, Brother Yanming, Brother Tan, this way please."

Everyone came to the bottom of the tree and saw the stone ox standing there like an iron tower. They asked curiously, "Who is this brother?"

Ou Peng introduced, "This is the stone ox, a disciple of the Misty School.

Stone ox, come and greet Yanming Jushi and the Tan family's patriarch. "

The stone ox came over and greeted them.

Everyone praised and said that the Misty School was really full of hidden talents. Ou Peng also humbly denied it.

Then, Ou Peng let the stone ox guard the entrance to the mountain to prevent people from going up the mountain.

Everyone sat down. Tan Yefeng first picked up a jar of wine from the ground and poured it into a porcelain bowl. He said to Yanming Jushi, "Watch carefully, I'll drink first."

Then, he put the bowl to his mouth and drank it all in one gulp. Then, he drank another bowl. When he drank the third bowl, Ou Peng said, "Brother Tan, we'll drink with you too."

After saying that, he also poured a bowl. Yanming Jushi and Wan Chengjiu also agreed and poured a bowl each. Everyone clinked their bowls and drank it all in one gulp. Then, they put the porcelain bowls on the ground.

Tan Yefeng was the first to speak. "Brother Ou, you're really thoughtful. I came in a hurry, and seeing that it's getting late, I've already forgotten about the food and wine. I'm sure Brother Yanming has the same thoughts as me, right?"

Yanming Jushi said awkwardly, "That's right. I didn't expect there to be so many people in Dragon God Temple. It took me a bit of time to arrange for my family members, and in the end, I ended up delaying my own matters."

Wan Jiucheng laughed heartily and said, "I didn't waste any time, but I also forgot about these minor details. But Chief Ou is here to help us. It's fine as long as we have wine to drink. There's no need to say so much."

Ou Peng also said, "Brother Wan is right. It's fine as long as someone is prepared. Why should we care about who it is?

Come, let's drink again. "

Everyone laughed heartily and drank another bowl.

Tan Yefeng was the first to speak. "Everyone, although there aren't many tourists on Wutong Mountain right now, it's not like there aren't any. Letting the Stone Cows guard this intersection is only a temporary solution. I think we should return to the main topic and discuss things earlier. Once we've settled the important matters, how about we drink and chat merrily?"

Yanming Jushi also said, "I have the same intention."

Ou Peng said, "Then how about we first confirm the next time we enter the secret area?"

Wan Chengjiu also nodded in agreement.

Tan Yefeng said, "But according to the booklet, we can only enter on the 60th of the first lunar month every year."

Yanming Jushi said, "Brother Tan, don't worry. According to my speculation, the booklet said that we can only enter on the 60th of the first lunar month for two reasons.

First, it's because of the formation formed by the jujube trees outside this secret area. A passage will only appear on the 60th of the first lunar month every year, allowing people to enter. Second, only the sunlight on the 60th of the first lunar month can accurately indicate the location of the entrance.

Before I entered last time, I've already made marks on the 7 jujube trees near the entrance, so it shouldn't be difficult to find the location of this entrance.

I've never heard of a formation in the martial arts world that can change with time. Moreover, there are so many days in a year, so the formation can only pass through on a specific day. This is too unbelievable.

Brother Wan, Brother Ou, your faction has been passed down for a long time, and you've encountered many things in the martial arts world. Have you encountered such a thing? "

Wan Chengjiu and Ou Peng looked at each other and shook their heads, but Ou Peng said, "Although we haven't encountered it, and the ancient books in the faction haven't recorded it, the formation is indeed lost in the martial arts world. We can't be sure that this formation doesn't have the function of a time limit."

The four of them did not speak. After all, none of them had any attainments in formations. There was no such talent in the faction, and there might not even be such a person in the entire martial arts world. How could they make a decision?

Tan Yefeng said, "Then there are only 7 ways now. One is to wait patiently until the 60th of the first lunar month next year, then organize people to enter. The other is to find time recently to send a few people to explore the path and see if we can enter.

What do you think? "

Wan Chengjiu said, "The matter of obtaining the treasure in the secret land is of great importance. There can't be the slightest mistake. Last time, we secretly sent the second-generation disciples there. Although we kept it a secret in advance and didn't leak the news, we can't guarantee that the other factions haven't heard of it. In order to keep it a secret, I suggest that we don't try it rashly without being absolutely sure. Otherwise, if the news is leaked, this secret land won't be the secret land of our four factions, but the secret land of the entire martial arts world."

Ou Peng also agreed and said, "There are no secrets in the martial arts world. Maybe our meeting at Wutong Mountain this time has already fallen into the eyes of someone with ulterior motives. Presumably, there are already people secretly watching us on this mountain."

Yanming Jushi said, "Are we just going to wait for a year in vain?"

Ou Peng said with a smile, "Brother Yanming, you don't know the value of salt and rice until you're in charge. Our faction's actions in the martial arts world can't be compared to your family's power. The composition of our faction is complicated, and it's inevitable that the good and the bad are mixed together. It's very difficult to really do anything in secret. We have to be very careful."

Wan Chengjiu also nodded in agreement.

Yanming Jushi still didn't give up and said, "Since you all have such intentions, then I'm going to find a time to explore the secret land again. What do you think?"

Wan Chengjiu and Ou Peng frowned at the same time.

Only Tan Yefeng was expressionless, as if he had already known that Yanming Jushi would have such an idea.

Ou Peng saw Tan Yefeng's expression and asked, "What does Brother Tan mean?"

Tan Yefeng coughed and said, "In fact, I also have this intention for a long time. I want to explore the secret land before the fifteenth of the first month of next year.

If Brother Yanming didn't mention it, I would have suggested it to you. "

Wan Chengjiu lowered his head and didn't speak, as if he was thinking.

Ou Peng said, "Before deciding whether to go to the jungle or not, I have a proposal to discuss with you and see if it's feasible."

Everyone looked at Ou Peng strangely, waiting for him to speak.

Ou Peng said, "I suggest that we form an alliance and advance and retreat together in the treasure hunting of the secret land."

Yanming Jushi shook his head and said, "Our villa can't form an alliance with your Misty School and Wan Jianfeng. The jianghu affairs you participate in are too complicated. There are often gang bloody battles. After forming an alliance, it's not good for the development of our villa."

Tan Yefeng also repeatedly agreed.

Ou Peng said with confidence, "You two have misunderstood. The alliance I'm talking about is a little different from the alliance I usually talk about.

First, it's not an alliance between gangs. There's no need to participate in the jianghu affairs between each other. Second, this alliance is purely an alliance between the four of us. Although the four of us can't share weal and woe with each other, we can form an alliance to advance and retreat together in the secret land and enjoy blessings together. Third, this alliance is limited to the secret land and doesn't involve other aspects.

What do you think? "

Wan Chengjiu said with joy, "Leader Ou really has a bright mind. This idea is good. Let's do it."

Yanming Jushi and Tan Yefeng also smiled and agreed.

So, Ou Peng poured a porcelain bowl of wine, cut his finger with a sword, and dripped blood into the wine. The other three did the same. Ou Peng took the porcelain bowl, shook it slightly, and drank a few mouthfuls. Then he handed it to Wan Chengjiu. Wan Chengjiu still drank it. Then Tan Yefeng and Yanming Jushi all drank the blood wine.

Yanming Jushi smashed the porcelain bowl. Everyone laughed and said, "The alliance is a success!"

Everyone drank another bowl of wine together. Ou Peng then said, "Since Brother Yanming and Brother Tan insist on going, Brother Wan and I will naturally advance and retreat together with you. How about this, at the end of this month, we'll still send disciples to the same place as last time. Brother Yanming will still lead the way. How about it?"

Yanming Jushi said, "No problem. This is my duty. However, this time, do we still send each other's family members to each other's place?"

Ou Peng, Wan Chengjiu, and Tan Yefeng looked at each other. Ou Peng said, "Last time was the first time we cooperated, so we didn't feel at ease. Now that we've formed an alliance, we naturally feel at ease. I don't think there's any need."

Wan Chengjiu and Tan Yefeng also agreed.

At this time, the stone cow walked over quickly and said, "Gang Leader, there are a few tourists coming up the mountain path from the foot of the mountain. Should we stop them?"

Ou Peng waved his hand and said, "This Wutong Mountain isn't our home. Of course, we can't stop others from coming. You don't have to guard it. Just wait here."

After saying this, the four poured wine and talked about the strange happenings of the jianghu with the food and wine. They seemed to be in a leisurely mood.

Not long after, a few people came to the top of the mountain. It looked like they were really tourists. After touring the mountain for a while, they saw people drinking and chatting in this picturesque place. They felt disdain and didn't stay long before going down the mountain.

Wan Chengjiu asked Ou Peng, "Could it be that we're being paranoid?"

Ou Peng smiled and said, "These people aren't, but we can't say that there aren't any at the foot of the mountain. These people know that we're all from the jianghu and have sharp eyes. How could they come up so easily?"

Ou Peng suddenly thought of something and asked Wan Chengjiu, "The news of the secret plane must be kept secret. We can't relax in the slightest. Where is Situ Ping of the Evil Tiger Gang now?"

Wan Chengjiu smiled and drank a mouthful of wine, "Brother Ou, don't worry. Although I'm not as meticulous as you, I still know this. Leader Situ hasn't left Wanjian Peak since she returned with my disciple last time. I've already ordered an elder to accept her as a disciple. Moreover, I've also sent a few capable men to Lu Town. Leader Situ won't be Leader Situ anymore, but Wanjian Peak's Situ Ping."