Chapter 31 3 Xiao Douwu

Chapter 31 3 Xiao Douwu

Chapter 31: The Three Xiaos Fight
"Why would brother suspect him?" Xiao Hu asked.

Xiao Cong said slowly, "I saw the tea set stolen by Wang Huiming at Yang Su's house in the capital. I heard from the princess that the tea set was presented to Yang Su by the Jinling Xiao family. How did the Jinling Xiao family get this set of tea set?"

Xiao Hu's eyes flashed with a fierce light, "Zhang Jue was recommended to my brother by the Jinling Xiao family. He must have found Wang Huiming!"

Of course, Xiao Cong didn't tell his brothers some things. Before his death, the Red-faced Night Owl Shan Xiongying told Xiao Xia that the tea set was still in Wu Shaoan's hands.

Wu Shaoan's body was found in the moat. The assassination attempt was only intended to silence him. On the night of the assassination, Zhang Jue went to Wu Shaoan's home, and he should have found the tea set at that time.

"Brother, kick Zhang Jue out!" Xiao Hu said gritting his teeth.

Xiao Cong waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Zhang Jue is training Xiao Qilang. Xiao Qilang has already agreed to participate in the Three Xiaos Fighting Competition on our behalf."

"Is he okay?"

"Zhang Jue thinks he can!"

Xiao Hu sighed and said, "Brother is raising a tiger to cause trouble!"

Because Zhang Jue was protecting Xiao Xia, even though Zhang Jue had flaws, Xiao Cong still didn't want to drive Zhang Jue away for the time being.

Xiao Cong smiled slightly and said, "I know what I'm doing. Go ahead!"

...........
In Zhang Jue's dormitory, Xiao Xia sat cross-legged and asked, "Uncle Zhang, what is the Three Xiao Fighting?"

Zhang Jue was brewing tea. He looked for a tea cake while saying, "The Xiao family originated in Lanling. After the people moved south, the Xiao family became a famous family in Jiangnan and established the Qi Dynasty and the Liang Dynasty.

At present, there are six branches of the Xiao family in various places, namely Jinling Branch, Jiangning Branch, Guangling Branch, Jiangling Branch, Lanling Branch and Luoyang Branch. Each branch is independent and has its own head of family and ancestral hall.

Among them, the Jiangning, Jinling, and Guangling families have the closest relationship, and the Guangling family is now the Jiangdu Xiao family. "

Zhang Jue found the tea cake. He sat down and broke it into pieces and put it into the kettle. He also added various seasonings. Xiao Xia frowned when he saw this. He asked, "What's next?"

"Then, the three Jiangdong families fought every two years to compete for the custody of the Qi and Liang genealogy. The winner would be responsible for keeping it for two years."

"What is the genealogy of the Qi and Liang dynasties?" Xiao Xia was confused.

Zhang Jue glared at him. "You've been a member of the Xiao family for four years, and you don't even know this? The full name is the Qiliang Royal Family Genealogy, or family tree, but this is the royal family genealogy, not an ordinary Xiao family genealogy. It can be said to be the most important heirloom of the Xiao family."

Xiao Xia understood a little, "The real reason why they are fighting for the genealogy of the Qi and Liang dynasties is actually fighting for who is the authentic Xiao family, right?"

"clever!"

Zhang Jue raised his thumb and praised, "That's right. It's to compete for who is the authentic Xiao family. The Three Xiaos' Martial Arts Competition has been going on for more than ten years. This year is the sixth session. Initially, the Three Xiaos competed in literature, calligraphy, poetry, and painting, but as you know, since ancient times, 'there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts'. The literary competition was too controversial and no one was convinced, so it was changed to a martial arts competition starting from the fourth session.

At present, the Qi-Liang family genealogy is in the hands of the Jiangning Xiao family, so in August, the warriors of the three families gathered in Jiangning to participate in the Three Xiao Fighting Competition to compete for the custody of the Qi-Liang family genealogy. "

"My martial arts skills are average, and I'm just starting out! What can I do?"

Zhang Jue looked at him and sighed, "Others have practiced martial arts for more than 20 years before they can reach the barrier-breaking state, but you have only practiced for a few months and it has begun to appear. Are you still not satisfied?"

Xiao Xia scratched his head, "That's because I have a very good foundation since I was a child."

"So! How come you just started practicing martial arts?"

"But I have no experience, I lack actual combat experience, and I don't know how to use weapons or fists!"

Zhang Jue waved his hand and said, "You don't have to participate in the ring match. You can participate in the traditional flag-grabbing event. This event requires speed, which happens to be your advantage!" "What is flag-grabbing?"

Zhang Jue pulled over a piece of paper and drew a platform on it. "This is the flag platform, usually located at the northern foot of the mountain, so flag grabbing is also called mountain fighting."

He drew another line at the back, "This is the starting point, at the southern foot of the mountain, with another mountain in the middle. The mountain is densely covered with trees and there is no road. The starting point is about ten miles away from the flagpole. The three teams set out at the same time. There will be snipers hiding in the dark along the way who will shoot you with bows and arrows. Of course, they are blunt arrows, but the arrowheads are painted white. Once you are shot, you will be eliminated.

Then, the three groups will start all kinds of attacks to defeat each other, using any means possible except killing people.

It all depends on who can reach the finish line first and take the flag. This is a test of speed, agility and martial arts."

Zhang Jue didn't dare to tell the truth, for fear of scaring Xiao Xia. Sometimes people would die in flag-grabbing competitions.

Xiao Xia suddenly thought of a movie: "The Hunger Games".

Xiao Xia suddenly became very interested. He really liked this kind of competition.

"It's the end of April now, and there are still more than three months left?"

Zhang Jue nodded, "Capture the Flag is usually held in the morning, so you should try to extend your obstacle-breaking time. If you participate in the competition in an obstacle-breaking state, your chances will be great."

Xiao Xia felt that his barrier-breaking state had stagnated for a while, and it had been less than three hours, but he didn't know that this was actually normal. Normally, it would stagnate for a year, and then accumulate enough energy to break through it.

Zhang Jue handed him another piece of paper and a key, "The head of the family told me about your theft. Fortunately, you have the Frost Sword with you. I rented a house for you where the treasure is hidden. There is a detailed introduction on the paper in the city. Go and see for yourself!"

Jiangdu Qiyun Inn, the most luxurious inn in Jiangdu, is located in Shugang, Jiangdu. It consists of thirty exquisite small buildings, each of which is hidden among the emerald green and bright red.

At this time, in a small building of the Qiyun Inn, Xiao Hu was standing properly with a flattering smile on his face. There were several treasures and a dagger on the table, and a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes was carefully examining the treasures.

If Xiao Xia looked more closely, he would be surprised to see another thing on the table. It was the fake jade pendant that was stolen by an unknown thief.

The middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes was named Pei Wen'an, and he was the chief of staff of King of Han Yang Liang.

Pei Wen'an picked up the jade pendant and looked at it, praising it: "Not bad, you were able to steal this jade pendant, first of all, I will record your great merit.

Xiao Hu was overjoyed and pushed the treasures on the table, "Are there any more of these?"

Pei Wen'an frowned, "These treasures are too ordinary, the King of Han doesn't like them at all. Master Xiao, I told you last time that the King of Han wants the pair of Baibao Colored Glass Lamps. Only by presenting this pair of treasures can you gain the King of Han's appreciation!"

Xiao Hu lowered his head, feeling a little guilty, and said, "I am trying to contact the Xiao family in Jiangning for the treasure lamp. I hope to get it, but my brother may have already given the other treasure lamp to the princess!"

"no!"

Pei Wen'an said coldly: "If the treasure lamp had come to the capital, would I still ask you for it? Your master did not bring the treasure lamp with him when he came to the capital this time. The treasure lamp is in Jiangdu. Don't try to deceive me!"

Xiao Hu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Mr. Pei, I really don't understand."

"It doesn't matter whether you understand or not. If you want to be the lieutenant of Jiangdu County, forget it without this pair of precious lamps."

"What if I get the light?"

Pei Wen'an said calmly, "The position of Jiangdu County Lieutenant has been vacant for several months. Although there are many competitors, Li Shilang of the Ministry of Personnel is on our prince's side. In fact, it's just a word from the prince. Second Master Xiao, I want to remind you that time is running out."

Xiao Hu pushed the dagger forward again. "This is one of the thirteen famous swords forged by Tao Hongjing, the number one swordsmith in Jiangnan. It's called the Frost Sword. I believe His Royal Highness the King of Han will like it!"

(End of this chapter)