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After a brief pause, Master Buddha continued, "If you want to attend the auction, you need an invitation, and the invitations to the auction are usually issued one month before the auction. If it was earlier, it would not be difficult for me to get an invitation, but now that the auction is about to take place, if I want to get an invitation, I can only start from the Crescent Hotel."
"Ah? What should we do? This Deer Liver Herb is a rare and precious medicinal material. If we miss this opportunity, the girl's life will be in danger!"
Er Yuehong said excitedly with a red face. This concerned the girl's only chance of survival. How could Er Yuehong not be nervous?
"Second Master, don't worry for now. What my elder brother means is that it is impossible to get the invitation to the auction through normal channels. It doesn't mean that there is no way to get the invitation." Looking at Er Yuehong who was overly emotional in front of him, Zhang Qihai spoke to comfort him.
The second master's feelings for the girl are extremely deep, and he is almost losing his mind in order to save her.
"Qi Hai is right, that's exactly what I meant. The auction is about to be held, and we can only use some extraordinary methods to get the invitations, such as robbing those who have received the invitations, and then taking their identities to attend the auction! We just need to do things in a covert way." Buddha Zhang Qishan told everyone his plan.
"But the Crescent Hotel has done a very good job of keeping secrets, so it's hard for us to know who received invitations to the auction!" Mr. Qi Ba, who was standing by, expressed his opinion with some distress.
Just when things were at a stalemate, Master Jie Jiu suddenly laughed and said, "Everyone, you seem to have forgotten something? You should know that my best skill is to get information. I had anticipated this situation, so I had my men go and find out before. Just now, my men have sent me news that they have found out who has the invitation to the auction."
"Oh? Master Jiu, do you know who has the invitation to the Crescent Hotel? Why don't you tell me?"
"Yes! Master Jiu, please tell me quickly!"
Er Yuehong spoke like a drowning man who had grabbed the last straw, and everyone looked at Master Jie Jiu curiously.
"That man is Peng Sanbian from the Northwest! According to the information from my buddies, he has an invitation to the auction. I have also figured out his route to Peking, which is not much different from our route, so he is our best target." Master Jie Jiu said quickly.
"Peng Sanbian? I have heard of this man. He made his fortune in Yinchuan by selling sand. Because he is good at whipping, he is known as Peng Sanbian in the underworld. He is quite prestigious in the northwest, and he has many vicious men under his command. It is not easy to attack him!"
Er Yuehong was originally quite happy, but when he heard that the target was Peng Sanbian, he immediately frowned.
At this time, the Buddha also had a gloomy look on his face. This Peng Sanbian was really not easy to provoke. Although his power in the northwest was not as strong as that of the Nine Gates, there seemed to be some connections behind him. If they touched him, the Nine Gates would probably be in some trouble.
"Second Master, there is no other way now. After all, we don't have enough time. The only person who can be traced back to have the invitation is Peng Sanbian. Besides, most of those who can be invited to the auction by the Crescent Hotel are famous figures. Even if we attack others, we will get into trouble."
Master Jie Jiu also said helplessly.
Although he is the military strategist and think tank of the Nine Gates, he can't think of a better way now. What's more, those who are invited by the Crescent Hotel to participate in the auction are all powerful figures, and the forces behind them are also not easy to mess with.
"It seems that our only way now is to attack Peng Sanbian. I wonder what method Master Jiu has? Let's discuss it together." Master Fo asked, wanting to get a good idea from Master Jiu, the military strategist.
"I have two methods. One is to take it by wits, and the other is to seize it by force. I wonder which method you want?"
Master Jie Jiu is worthy of being the military strategist and think tank among the Nine Gates. In just a short while, he came up with two solutions.
"How can we take it by strategy? How can we seize it by force?" Zhang Qihai, who rarely spoke, asked.
"If we use wits, it's relatively simple. Doesn't Eighth Master know how to tell fortunes? Then let Eighth Master pretend to tell Peng Sanbian's fortune, but actually find out where Peng Sanbian put the invitation. Then let Second Master steal it. With Second Master's skills, this move will be foolproof, and we can successfully use Peng Sanbian's invitation to attend the auction."
Master Jiu Jie said with confidence.
"Master Jiu, are you making fun of us? Let's not talk about whether Peng Sanbian is fooled or not. It only takes a few hours to get to Beiping, and it's in broad daylight. How can you expect Second Master to steal the invitation? Are Peng Sanbian and his men all fools? How can they not discover Second Master stealing the invitation in broad daylight?"
Master Qi Ba seized on the loophole in this plan and said to Master Jie Jiu that he obviously did not approve of this plan.
Stealing other people's things in broad daylight like this would be exposed if one is not careful, and then everyone would be in big trouble. Naturally, a timid person like Mr. Qi would not be willing to carry out such a risky plan.
"Who said it was in broad daylight? The train from Changsha to Peking has to pass through six tunnels. You have to know that it is pitch black inside the tunnel and you can't see anything. Especially the last tunnel which lasts for several minutes. With Second Master's skills, a few minutes is enough for him to get the invitation." Master Jie Jiu said.
Master Jie Jiu is worthy of being Master Jie Jiu. The plan he set up is very thoughtful and every step is flawless. Even the situation of the tunnel has been taken into account in the plan. It can be said that this plan is quite perfect.
"What if I fail?"
Adjutant Zhang, who had been silent on the side, asked.
"kill!"
As soon as he finished speaking, without waiting for Master Jie Jiu to speak, Zhang Qihai spoke first.
Chapter 33 Killing and stealing goods
"Little Buddha is right. If Second Master fails, then we can only kill people and rob them. While Second Master is taking action, we should also be prepared. If the matter is exposed, we will kill Peng Sanbian!"
Master Jie Jiu also said with a fierce look on his face, and it was obvious that he had made all the preparations.
If the truth comes out, Peng Sanbian must not be allowed to stay. After all, once the matter gets out, the impact on the Nine Gates will be huge. It can be seen that Master Jie Jiu's plan is quite thorough.
"Okay! Jiu Ye's plan is indeed comprehensive. Let's do it according to what you said! Then we will act at the same time as Er Ye. If the plan is exposed or succeeds, we will also take action to eliminate Peng Sanbian directly."
The Buddha made the final decision, and it was obvious that he would adopt Master Jiu's plan.
As soon as this was said, everyone nodded in agreement. Zhang Qihai at the side volunteered, "Brother, let me kill Peng Sanbian when the time comes! After all, you were injured in the ancient tomb some time ago. If you fail and Peng Sanbian's men react, it will be detrimental to our plan. So, let me kill Peng Sanbian when the time comes!"
"Qi Hai, this Peng Sanbian is not like the previous enemies who were all small minions. He has been in the martial arts world for many years. Ordinary tricks cannot deal with him. I'm afraid you will have no chance of winning against him. Let me do it!"
After weighing the pros and cons, the Buddha refused.
As the head of the Nine Gates Admiral of Changsha, Zhang Dafoye had naturally dealt with Peng Sanbian in the Northwest before. He knew that the other party was not an easy person to deal with, so he was unwilling to let his younger brother take the risk.
"Brother, Peng Sanbian is so difficult to deal with, so I can't let you take the risk. You have to let me do it! Don't worry, my skills are obvious to everyone. Even if you fail, I can cover your retreat before the other party reacts. Just leave this matter to me!"
Zhang Qihai continued to volunteer.
"But this......"
The Buddha looked hesitant and his tone was obviously loosened.
Master Qi Ba, who was standing by, made an assist for Zhang Qihai at the right time and said, "Master Buddha! I think what Master Buddha said makes sense! Think about it, this matter is of vital importance. You were seriously injured some time ago and have not recovered yet. It would be bad if something unexpected happened when you face Peng Sanbian. And everyone knows Master Buddha's skills. His speed is faster than a bullet. It will not be a problem for him to face Peng Sanbian! Just relax."
Seeing that Mr. Qi Ba also said so, Zhang Qishan could only let Zhang Qihai go, but he also specifically instructed: "Qihai, since you want it, then you can replace me, but I have to remind you that you must be careful in everything! If you fail once, there is always a second time. Don't be stupid and confront the other party head-on, understand?"
"Don't worry, brother!" Zhang Qihai said indifferently.
With his current strength, let alone one Peng Sanbian, even if there were ten Peng Sanbians, they would not be enough for him to deal with.
"With the help of two masters, Xiao Foye and Erye, I believe stealing the invitation will be a piece of cake. In addition, I have already arranged our escape route! When the time comes, we can take advantage of the time when the trains collide and escape easily. Besides, there are many trains from Changsha to Beijing, so we have many chances to escape."
After seeing that the two had finished their discussion, Master Jie Jiu continued to talk about the retreat plan.
From now on, the whole plan is over.
Everyone nodded in agreement with Master Jie Jiu's plan and admired his strategy.
Being able to come up with such a perfect plan in such a short time shows that Master Jie Jiu has an extraordinary strategy.
"Okay, now that everything has been planned, let's go back and pack our things and set off tomorrow!"
Seeing that everyone had almost finished discussing the matter, he made the decision, bringing the meeting to an end.
Just as everyone was about to go home and pack up their things, Master Jiujie spoke again, "Master Buddha, I'm afraid I can't go with you on this trip to Beiping. I helped the Second Master gather information before, which caused a lot of affairs to pile up at home. So, I want to take this time to deal with them properly. I'm just a scholar, and I can't help you much if I go."
"Okay, if you have something to do, then stay. There are enough of us for this trip to Peking. However, I do have something to ask of you!" The Buddha said to Master Jiu.
"Master Buddha, there is no need for us to say please or no between brothers. Just ask if you have anything to say." Master Jiu said with a smile, signaling Master Buddha not to be so polite.
"Then I won't be polite. I'm going to stay in Beiping for a while this time, and Rishan needs to stay in the city to help me handle various affairs. So, I hope that you, Jiuye, can help me keep an eye on every move in Changsha City! After all, there is an intelligence officer named Lu in Changsha City. It is rumored that he is cunning and scheming. I am afraid that Rishan cannot defeat him, so I hope that Jiuye can help me."
Zhang Dafoye then spoke.
"Master Buddha, it's a small matter. During your absence, I will definitely protect Changsha City for you with Adjutant Zhang!" After Master Jie Jiu finished speaking, he seemed to remember something and added, "By the way, Master Buddha, is the intelligence officer you mentioned called Lu Jianxun? Some time ago, when he first arrived in Changsha, he came to visit me specially, hoping that I could cooperate with him, but I drove him away. It is said that he also went to the homes of other people in our Nine Sects!"
"Oh? There is such a thing? It seems that Lu Jianxun is really anxious. He has just arrived in Changsha City, and he dares to set his sights on the Nine Gates." The Buddha was a little surprised, but still said with disdain.
"He is just a villain. Although we are not on good terms with each other, we are still on the same page when it comes to major issues. Even if Lu Jianxun wants to interfere in the affairs of our Nine Sects, we will not let him take advantage of the opportunity. Moreover, the few families he visited drove him out one after another. This new intelligence officer has completely lost face this time!"
Master Jie Jiu also said with a smile on his face. He was very disdainful of this villain who wanted to interfere in the affairs of the Nine Gates.
"Of course. We in the Nine Gates are united. It's wishful thinking for a man like Lu Jianxun to interfere in the affairs of the Nine Gates." The Buddha said happily when he heard that his political enemy Lu Jianxun had been defeated.
Although the people from the Nine Gates don't interact with each other much on a regular basis, which creates a superficial scene of discord, the leaders of each family are all righteous people who understand what's going on. If they want to divide the Nine Gates, the Buddha can only say that Lu Jianxun has the wrong idea.
Chapter 34 Auction House
Early the next morning, Changsha Railway Station.
Zhang Qihai, Fo Ye and others were already standing on the platform of the station, waiting for the arrival of the train carrying the target.
Since what they were going to do was too dangerous, they arranged for the girl to take another train to Peking. Er Yuehong also specially sent his best men to protect her. When the time came, they could get the invitation and go directly to Peking to meet the girl.
Afterwards, Zhang Qihai and others boarded the train one after another. After getting on the carriage, they sat separately.
After all, their purpose this time was to steal the invitations, and if they kept staying together, it would easily attract other people's attention. In order to avoid trouble, they simply sat down separately.
Mr. Qi was dressed like a fortune teller. As soon as he got on the car, he started shouting and walked towards Peng Sanbian's car.
Zhang Qihai and Er Yuehong followed Mr. Qi from a distance, ready to take action at any time.
However, when Mr. Qi was about to approach the carriage where Peng Sanbian was, a conductor walked out of the carriage at a very inopportune time.
When the train attendant saw Mr. Qi dressed like a fortune teller, he frowned and shouted in displeasure, "No fortune telling allowed on this train! Go back to your seat now! If you disturb other passengers, I'll kick you off the train!"
"My fellow flight attendant, please don't be anxious! I'm not a charlatan. I have real skills! If you don't believe me, I'll tell you my fortune." After saying this, Mr. Qi pretended to tell fortunes by pinching his fingers. After a while, he continued, "My young man, your face is blue and your forehead is covered with dark clouds. Is there something bothering you at home?"
When Mr. Qi Ba saw the flight attendant, he did not seem flustered, but calmly wanted to tell fortunes for the other party.
Looking at his expression of saying one thing to one person and another thing to another, it is obvious that Mr. Qi Ba has done this kind of deceiving things many times in the past.
After hearing what Mr. Qi Ba said, the police officer, who was originally unhappy, immediately changed his expression and said, "Master, your divination is too accurate, isn't it? Something did happen at home. Master, do you think there is any way to help me solve it?"
"Your matter is not complicated at all, and it is very simple to break the impasse. Just put your ear close to me and I will tell you." Mr. Qi saw that the fish had taken the bait, but he still pretended to be calm and said.
Seeing this, the police officer hurried over. After Master Qi whispered a few words into his ear, the police officer asked curiously, "Master, is the method you mentioned really effective?"
"Of course. As long as you believe in me, it's easy to break the bad luck. You may even get promoted and get rich! What do you think? Now you believe that I'm not a swindler, right?" Mr. Qi grinned, and with a pair of sunglasses, the scene was quite funny.
After hearing what Mr. Qi Ba said, the latter said respectfully, "Master, of course I believe you. How could a master like you be a charlatan? I was shortsighted just now and offended you. Please forgive me! But, Master, we are on a train after all. Please speak in a low voice. Otherwise, if you disturb other passengers and they complain, it will be difficult for me to deal with it!"
After saying this, the conductor also looked embarrassed.
"Just such a small matter? No problem, I promise you!" Mr. Qi Ba agreed with a smile.
"Master, please make yourself at your leisure. I still have official business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, the conductor left this carriage and went to patrol the next carriage.
Mr. Qi Ba continued to walk towards the carriage in front.
Master Jie Jiu had already found out the location of Peng Sanbian's box from everyone, so Master Qi Ba quickly arrived outside Peng Sanbian's box.
Then, Mr. Qi Ba came to the door of the box and said to Peng Sanbian who was sitting inside: "Sir, I see from your face that you must be a very lucky person. How about I tell your fortune? If I am not right, I won't charge you. How about that?"
Hearing this, Peng Sanbian, who had a face full of flesh, yelled at Mr. Qi Ba fiercely, "Get out of here! I don't believe in stinky fortune tellers like you the most. Get out of here right now, or I'll beat you up!"
After Peng Sanbian finished speaking, he looked at Mr. Qi Baye with an unfriendly face. If the latter dared to say another word, he would probably be beaten severely.
"Oh! Sir, I am not a charlatan! I am a real master. I am telling your fortune this time because I just passed by here and felt that we have a connection. If it were an ordinary person, it would not be worth it for me to tell your fortune!"
Mr. Qi Ba said shamelessly that after all, he had not yet figured out where the invitation was hidden, so he naturally could not leave.