Chapter 92: Promotion to Incense Master

Chapter 92: Promotion to Incense Master

Chapter 92: Promotion to Incense Master
In the main hall of Tong Mansion, a plaque with four large gilded characters "All Beasts Are Terrified" hangs high, and its imposing manner is still majestic.

But Tong Baixiong, who was sitting on the armchair, had gray hair and beard and a depressed look on his face, like an old and sick tiger.

The immortal who bestowed sixty-six scales, which was said to be a good omen in Pingding Prefecture that day, seemed unable to save him from aging.

A lot has happened these days.

First, it was discovered that the filial son Tong Yukang forced Hou Jian to change his confession, which almost caused his father to die on the Black Wood Cliff.

Later, he rushed to the northern martial arts world and surrounded and annihilated the masters of Zhongxiaotang. After killing two captains of the Jinyiwei with a palm strike, he fought with the officials of the Northern Pacification Office who came over.

The old eunuch practiced an extremely vicious internal skill, which made his already existing hidden disease in Dantian even worse.

Almost at the same time, his favorite eldest son Tong Yuhai was assassinated by the Blood Shadow Assassin and was seriously injured and has been in a coma ever since.

After this incident, Tong Baixiong was trapped both internally and externally, and his internal strength completely fell to the acquired level.

Iron Lion stood in the hall and reported: "I have learned that there are some rumors in Pingding City recently, which seem to be related to the Eastern Sect Leader."

Tong Baixiong was exhausted, but after hearing that it was related to the Dongfang brothers, he forced himself to ask, "What rumor?"

"Rumor has it that the Eastern Sect Leader on Blackwood Cliff is just a stand-in, and his real body has long since disappeared."

Tong Baixiong frowned and said, "Brother Dongfang went down the mountain for something and didn't want to attract attention, so he let a substitute sit in Chengde Hall. What's the matter with that? What's there to spread rumors about?"

Iron Lion whispered, "The rumor also said that the Eastern Sect Leader went astray in his martial arts and perhaps lost all his martial arts skills. He left Black Wood Cliff to hide from the world."

Tong Baixiong pondered for a moment before saying, "This rumor... has a sinister intention."

Whether Dongfang Bubai is wise and righteous or tyrannical and domineering, he is the mainstay of the Sun and Moon Sect.

For the Divine Cult, the benefits brought by the people in the martial arts world's fear of Dongfang Bubai are even stronger than Dongfang Bubai's own martial arts.

Those so-called righteous people in the martial arts world keep saying that they want to attack Black Wood Cliff and wipe out the Demon Sect, but in fact they have not dared to set foot in Pingding Prefecture for many years.

No matter how fierce the internal strife within the Sun-Moon Sect, there is no worry of being destroyed by external forces. This is due to Dongfang Bubai's almost demonic reputation in the martial arts world.

"Some people are trying to destroy this sense of fear through the idea of ​​a substitute."

There was another thing that Tong Baixiong could not say out loud. He had some hidden worries in his heart. This rumor might not be entirely false.

Sixteen years ago, Dongfang Bubai was not called Dongfang Bubai.

At that time, he had just entered the martial arts world and had not yet mastered his martial arts. He nearly lost his life in a bloody battle with the Seven Tigers of Ludong in Taihang Mountains.

Tong Baixiong risked his life to save this little brother, and in the process even injured the foundation of his own Dantian. He relied on various precious elixirs to barely maintain the pseudo-innate realm.

Later, that young brother was appreciated by Master Ren, promoted to a higher level, and given a martial arts manual. In just a few years, his martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds, and he became the Dongfang Bubai who was feared by all in the martial arts world!

Tong Baixiong thought to himself, "If Brother Dongfang is really in trouble, and he can't trust others, can he trust me, Tong Baixiong?"

He said to Iron Lion: "Find out the identity of the person who spread the rumor as soon as possible. I want to see which god jumped out to harm my Dongfang brother!"

"Send a copy of the information you have collected to Blackwood Cliff... to Yang Lianting."

Iron Lion was slightly stunned. Fenglei Hall and Yang Lianting were at loggerheads, and the conflict between the two sides was almost public: "Yang Lianting? Can he be trusted?"

Tong Baixiong said disdainfully: "Yang Lianting is a villain! A treacherous minister! But he is not a fool, he knows where his power comes from."

The Iron Lion retreated in response.

Tong Baixiong's eyes were on the entire Sun and Moon Sect, and he was even more focused on the Wind and Thunder Hall, which was the foundation of his existence.

As one of the ten great elders, his status in the church is slightly lower than that of the left and right Envoys of Light, but he should also be in a high position of power.

However, the ten elders who also serve as hall masters can set up offices and build houses outside and dominate a certain area.

Elders who do not serve as hall masters can only live in Heimu Cliff. Nominally, they are in charge of the main hall and assist in teaching affairs, and their status is high.

In fact, when Dongfang Bubai acted arbitrarily and delegated power to the chief steward Yang Lianting, they all became high-level thugs without much real power.

Fenglei Hall was originally the largest hall of the Sun Moon Sect and was very powerful, but this time when it annihilated Zhongxiao Hall, it also directly confronted the Jinyiwei, and the disciples suffered heavy casualties, and there were also considerable losses among the masters.

At this time when the situation inside and outside the sect was precarious, the iron must be hardened before it can be forged, and the Fenglei Hall must expand its strength as soon as possible. This was also the reason why he summoned the young man as soon as he returned to Pingding City.

"I am Zhang Yu, your subordinate, here to see Hall Master Tong."

The black-robed swordsman knelt on one knee and saluted.

Tong Baixiong stood up from the armchair, helped him up personally, and said with a smile: "Little brother, you are so polite, but in your heart you are complaining that I broke my promise and did not directly appoint you as the incense master of the Guanzhong branch temple that day, but took such a long detour."

Zhang Yu looked solemn and stretched out two fingers, pointing towards the sky.

Tong Baixiong was stunned, not knowing what he was going to do.

"If I have such a mind, let the heaven send down thunder and strike me down right here and now!"

Qi Queqiao stood aside and couldn't help but curl his lips. He took two steps back and thought to himself, this guy's performance is so exaggerated, I don't know who he learned it from, he is really a shame to our Sun Moon Divine Sect.

Tong Baixiong was particularly fond of this. He smiled and nodded, saying, "You are young and successful, and have suddenly reached a high position. If you don't have any real achievements, some people will definitely be dissatisfied. You should guard against people's words more than guard against rivers."

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the Hall Master's love and care that he gave me the opportunity to go to Pingyang and make meritorious deeds. I can earn fame with my sword and gun, which can not only stop the gossips of others, but also make me feel at ease, sleep soundly, and eat more deliciously."

"If I can't understand the Master's painstaking efforts, am I still a man who was born by his parents and peed while standing?"

Tong Baixiong was touched by his sincere words, as if he had the same idea that day, all for the sake of training the younger generation's kindness. He couldn't help but say, "Great! My nephew has thought this through, and it's worth my efforts. Brother Wu's spirit in heaven can also be comforted."

Qi Queqiao was sincerely convinced. Zhang Yu could always say the most corny words in the most sincere tone, and coupled with his handsome appearance and elegant temperament, he was quite believable.

"He is indeed a natural born slave!" He couldn't help but laugh when he thought of the nickname he gave Zhang Yu.

Tong Baixiong suddenly asked, "Partridge, what are you laughing at?"

Qi Queqiao said quickly: "I am happy, happy that my foster father has found a good general."

"When you see a virtuous person, you should emulate him. Partridge, you should sit down too."

The three of them sat down in Fenglei Hall as host and guest. A maid served them hot tea, which was the Yunwu Fairy Tea sent from Pingyang Prefecture.

Zhang Yu bought several batches of gifts and asked Qi Queqiao to deliver them on his behalf, among which was this tea.

Within one day, he tasted the Yunwu Fairy Tea in two places, and each had its own flavor.

Tong Baixiong smiled and praised: "You destroyed Shennong, killed Lin Kun, and founded Qingfeng Village. In less than half a year, my dear nephew has taken control of the martial arts world. Whether it is martial arts, wisdom, or management ability, no young hero of your age in the sect can compare with you."

Qi Queqiao lowered his head and looked at his toes. Although he was ten years older than Zhang Yu, he always felt that Old Man Tong was pointing at him.

There is no shortage of martial arts masters in Fenglei Hall, but those who can manage a region, utilize talents according to their abilities, come up with various strategies, build up power, and have outstanding martial arts skills themselves are rare. Such people are treasures in any force.

Tong Baixiong was also a little surprised that the little deputy flag leader who escaped from Damaoling of Hengshan Mountain that day could have grown to such a level.

When the power of Fenglei Hall was damaged, he had to rely on this young junior who was capable of creating a new situation on his own.

In addition to his status as Wu Lianjiang's direct disciple, it seems that he is the only one who can control Guanzhong.

The Guanzhong area was originally under the jurisdiction of the Yunshui Hall in the Sun and Moon Sect.

Because the Hengshan Sect in Shanxi is between the main temple at Heimu Cliff and the main temple, there is a risk of being divided and surrounded in a strategic location. Previously, the confrontation with the righteous forces led by the Huashan Sect in the Guanzhong martial arts world could only be maintained with difficulty.

So when an elder suggested to wipe out the group of nuns in Baiyun Temple first, Wu Lianjiang agreed. He secretly recalled the elite troops from Guanzhong in batches.

In the Battle of Damaoling, Yunshuitang was completely destroyed.

Guanzhong is a vast area, so it is reasonable to set up another hall to develop the situation.

Now the Divine Sect is at a disadvantage, and manpower is tight everywhere. No manpower can be spared for the time being. In addition, Dongfang Bubai is not taking care of sect affairs, and Yang Lianting is just a guard dog on the Black Wood Cliff, so this matter has been delayed.

Tong Baixiong sent Zhang Yu into Guanzhong. If successful, it would greatly expand the power of Fengleitang. If he failed, he would only lose a leader, and could send someone to take over the power left by Zhang Yu in Pingyang.

No matter how you look at it, Tong Baixiong won't lose out.

(End of this chapter)