Chapter 44: Wang Yanzhang, the Iron Spear, who in the world will not join in the game!

After entering Luoyang City, Li Xingyun and Shangguan Yunque got off their horses. A pedestrian passed by and bumped into Shangguan Yunque's shoulder. When he looked again, Shangguan Yunque had a paper roll in his hand.

"Let's find an inn first." Li Xingyun glanced at Shangguan Yunque, who nodded and said, "Yes, everyone is here."

Hejian Inn.

Li Xingyun took the note and read it carefully. "Meng Po used Zhu Wen's power to carry out a major purge within the Xuanming Sect. After imprisoning the Water and Fire Judges, she has completely taken control of the Xuanming Sect's headquarters."

Li Xingyun twisted the paper in his hand casually, and the golden internal energy instantly turned the paper in his hand into ashes. At this time, a member of the sect wearing Xuanming Sect clothing also walked in from the window, "Your Highness."

The man presented two pieces of intelligence and said at the same time: "The Dark Emperor is ready to use you to frame Wang Yanzhang in order to disperse and completely control the Luoyang Imperial Guards. You need to go to Guxianglou to meet Wang Yanzhang at twilight hour. Then our people will come to arrest you and Wang Yanzhang. It is expected that your Highness will enter Chaoyuan Hall at noon tomorrow."

"Got it." Li Xingyun waved his hand and said, "How is the preparation going with the Hades Emperor?"

The visitor bowed and said, "Your Highness, the Dark Emperor has secretly controlled several imperial guards. Tomorrow, only our people will be in Luoyang Palace City."

Li Xingyun smiled slightly and said, "It's only the people from Xuanming Sect. Tomorrow, we will give the world some shock that belongs only to us, the Bad People of the Tang Dynasty."

The visitor was stunned for a moment, then said, "I understand!"

After the messenger left, Li Xingyun found a piece of paper and pen and quickly wrote down the names of some medicinal herbs. Then he called Shangguan Yunque and said, "Shangguan, go find me a gourd of wine, and go to the pharmacy to buy all the medicinal herbs on this list."

Shangguan Yunque glanced at the list that Li Xingyun handed over, then nodded and said, "Got it, I'll do it right away."

After Shangguan Yunque left, Li Xingyun asked the store owner for a brazier and a clay pot, and then took out the fire Ganoderma lucidum that he had obtained in Qingcheng Mountain.

The Fire Ganoderma, which appears once every thousand years, has medicinal effects enough to revive a dying person and provide him with ten years of internal strength. Of course, the most precious medicinal materials can be taken after being boiled with the simplest cooking method. However, to maximize the effect of this thousand-year-old Fire Ganoderma, it must be combined with other medicinal materials. Li Xingyun looked at the Fire Ganoderma that was gradually turning into juice and had a plan in his mind.

……

At the hour of You, in Guxianglou, the Tianzijia-class box.

Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da… A sturdy man in leather boots walked up to the third floor familiarly, but was stopped by a middle-aged man with a short white beard at the stairs, “General Wang, this box is already occupied today.”

Wang Yanzhang frowned and glanced at the person in front of him, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, "Duan Ning?"

Duan Ning saw the disdain in Wang Yanzhang's eyes. She was angry in her heart but still had a smile on her face. "General Wang, please listen to my advice. Once you enter this box today, it will not be easy to get out in the future!"

Duan Ning was a native of Kaifeng. He was originally a chief clerk. Later, because his sister was very beautiful, she was presented to Zhu Wen and became a beauty. Duan Ning was given the position of military patrol envoy, and later the position of Huaizhou governor, and was granted the title of General of the Right Guard. Duan Ning had some military talents, but not much. He was better at maneuvering in officialdom and was able to get along with everyone. Not only was he loved by Zhu Wen, but he also had some intricate connections with many princes.

Normally speaking, it is best for the emperor's close ministers not to be close to the princes, just like Jing Xiang and Li Zhen, but Duan Ning is an exception. He knows his own weight very well, and if he climbs too high, he may die suddenly. Although his current official position is neither high nor low, he does not offend anyone. In fact, such people live the most comfortable life.

And this time, Duan Ning accepted the task from the eldest prince, Emperor Ming. Duan Ning, who was going to refuse, readily agreed after hearing that this was a trap set for Wang Yanzhang. However, he was provoked. He had been unhappy with Wang Yanzhang for a long time.

Wang Yanzhang is a brave general on the battlefield and has a high prestige in the army. He looks down on people like Duan Ning who get their official positions by scheming. He has humiliated Duan Ning by name more than once in the army, which made Duan Ning remember it. However, Duan Ning is not stupid. He would never confront Wang Yanzhang head-on if there is no opportunity. Now, the opportunity has come, right?

It would have been fine if Duan Ning hadn't tried to persuade him. Once he did, Wang Yanzhang couldn't hold back. He was a proud and arrogant person, and there were few people in Daliang that he couldn't afford to offend. "Get out of the way!" Wang Yanzhang pushed him with his big hand, and Duan Ning stepped back and slid out. At the same time, a look of shock appeared in his eyes. Wang Yanzhang's strength was indeed terrifying!
"Heh." Wang Yanzhang didn't even bother to look at Duan Ning, he pushed the door and entered the box. Duan Ning looked at Wang Yanzhang's back sinisterly, sneered and quickly turned and left. Wang Yanzhang, Wang Yanzhang, you are just too arrogant. You really can't solve this game today!
Click, Wang Yanzhang frowned as he pushed the door open and asked, "Who are you?" The person in front of him was too young and had a strange sense of familiarity, but Wang Yanzhang couldn't remember where he had seen this person before.

boom!
Putting the wine jar heavily on the table, Li Xingyun looked at the tiger general in front of him and raised his chin slightly and asked, "What's the matter?"

Wang Yanzhang narrowed his eyes and thought carefully about which noble family the man in front of him belonged to. But he had no clue after thinking for a long time. No, it was not right. If it was an ordinary person, why would Guxianglou give up my box? But in Daliang, from the prince to the court officials, how could there be someone I didn't know?

"Do you know who I am?" Wang Yanzhang asked the young man in front of him.

Li Xingyun picked up the wine bowl and said, "I'm not interested in knowing who you are. If you want to drink, just sit down and drink. What do you want by asking questions like a woman?"

Wang Yanzhang took a breath, his eyes wide open, and asked, "What did you say?"

boom!
Li Xingyun put the Longquan sword on the table and said, "Of course, if you can't drink and want to fight, I will accompany you to the end!"

“Haha, hahaha! Good boy, you are the first person who dares to talk to me like this!” Wang Yanzhang slapped the door frame and shouted, “How can one jar of wine be enough? I’ll go and get ten jars. If you can’t finish them today, don’t even think about leaving this door!”

Wang Yanzhang turned around and walked out, shouting at the waiter, "What? Don't you know who I am? Let your shopkeeper Zhou come to see me!"

Not long after, a middle-aged man in his fifties came to the box with a waiter. Wang Yanzhang frowned at the middle-aged man in front of him and said, "Who are you? Where is Zhou Gui?" Wang Yanzhang is a tiger, not a fool. He wanted to find Zhou Gui to ask about the identity of the young man in the box, but he didn't expect a stranger to come.

The middle-aged man saluted and said, "Greetings, General Wang. I am Tang Yang. My brother went home to visit his family the day before yesterday, and asked me to take care of Guxianglou temporarily." At this time, Xiao Si beside Tang Yang also said respectfully, "Manager Zhou's mother is seriously ill and bedridden. Manager Zhou passed away overnight the day before yesterday."

Wang Yanzhang suddenly realized, "No wonder you gave my box to someone else. Do you know who is in this box now?"

Tang Yang was immediately surprised and said, "General Wang, I didn't know that you had reserved this box. You left in a hurry and didn't tell me that this box was yours. But if you want to know who is in this box, I heard from General Duan that this person was the one that His Majesty had specifically asked for."

Wang Yanzhang immediately crossed his arms and frowned and asked, "Who is your majesty looking for?" Wang Yanzhang thought to himself, I will get him drunk and then ask him, what does your majesty want to see him for?
"Go, prepare ten jars of good wine, and bring me some good dishes and meat." Wang Yanzhang waved his hand and threw a money bag to Tang Yang.

"Okay, General Wang, enjoy your meal."

Tang Yang brought Xiao Si to the kitchen. His hunched figure slowly stood up and shouted to the fat cook beside him, "Fatty Duan, use less. Otherwise, with his mid-level cultivation, he will definitely be able to sense the blockage of his internal energy."

The fat man kept moving his hands while laughing, "Uncle Yang, you old man are ordering me around."

Yang Shuzi said coldly: "Okay Duan Chengtian, next time you limp, you'd better not come to me for help."

Duan Chengtian laughed when he heard this: "No, look at you, you still can't take a joke."

"But..." Duan Chengtian changed the subject and looked at Yang Shuzi in confusion, "What on earth are you trying to do, Your Highness? Is it necessary to make such a big fuss about Wang Yanzhang?"

Speaking of Li Xingyun, Yang Shuzi's face suddenly became more smiling, and he said: "Just cook your meal and wait and see. Wang Yanzhang's game is just a side job."

(End of this chapter)