Chapter 369: 4 Courtyards and 6 Rooms

Chapter 369 Four Courtyards and Six Rooms
"The East, South, West and North Gardens are like four fists, responsible for the external affairs."

The maple trees on both sides are dense, blocking out the sunlight. Walking in the corridor, Zhang Yu showed a faint smile on his face. There are indeed a lot of good things left by Di Baiying. As for how much he can digest, it is still unknown at the moment.

"The six chambers are like the heart, liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys. They are the inner core of our hall."

Wen Qianji led the way in front, hunched over, with a fawning smile on his face, and a goose feather fan held upside down in his hand, looking like a little eunuch walking in the palace.

His nickname is 'Sai Zhuge'. His martial arts skills are mediocre, but he can become an elder in the Guardian Hall, which shows that he has expertise in other areas.

"The six chambers are divided into: Money and Grain, Danjia, Reward, Fengge, Hundred Birds, and Maple Court Eagle Warriors."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. As for the first three rooms, one could understand their details just by hearing their names.

"What are the duties of the three rooms at the back?"

People like Wen Qianji, no matter how high a position he holds in the martial arts world, are ultimately just vines and must rely on the strong. Now that Di Baiying is dead, if he wants to have a place in the Guardian Hall, he has to find another big tree.

"Reporting to the Hall Master."

"The Fengge Room is the storage room of our headquarters. It stores documents, laws, and old files from past years, dating back more than a hundred years. However, these are just used to cover up the truth. The real essence..."

Wen Qianji deliberately lowered his voice to show the value of this news.

"There is a secret room under the Jiaku Pavilion, which contains all kinds of strange stories in the martial arts world, as well as the secrets of the important figures of our sect. I heard that Di Baiying also secretly investigated... the leader of the Dongfang sect."

Zhang Yu angrily said, "How dare you!"

Wen Qianji was filled with righteous indignation, "How audacious! Di Baiying has ulterior motives. I have repeatedly warned him against this, but he is a bad guy who keeps committing the same sin again and again. Even if he doesn't die at the hands of the Orthodox assassins this time, he will be executed according to the church's rules sooner or later."

Zhang Yu said calmly, "There's no need to talk about the past. Just continue talking about Bai Niao Tang."

Seeing that Zhang Yu's expression was changeable and his mood was unpredictable, Wen Qianji became even more cautious.

"The Hundred Birds Hall is in charge of secret agents, and the Dharma Protector Hall is in charge of the list of secret agents scattered around the world, the communication, the transmission of intelligence, and the analysis and summary..."

Along the way, disciples of the Dharma Guardian Hall, who were either on duty or on patrol, saw Zhang Yu and bowed to him after being introduced by Elder Wen. Although the people in the four courtyards and six rooms were unstable, they were still able to maintain their operation on the whole and did not completely stop because of the death of Di Baiying.

Wen Qianji played a crucial role in this.

Zhang Yu stopped and looked at the flattering middle-aged man.

"Master, among the six rooms, which one do you want to go to first?"

Zhang Yu said without hesitation, "Seal the pavilion."

The corridors of the Dharma Guardian Hall are full of twists and turns, connecting various important places. The disciples guarding here can only enter and exit along fixed routes. If they are not careful, they will get lost. Therefore, the hall master issued a ban that those who get lost will be punished with serious crimes.

The corridor goes left through the garden pond. After a few dozen steps, three small buildings rise in front of you. They are arranged in the shape of a Chinese character "品" and are surrounded by high walls and strong gates. There are two wooden arrow towers, one in the north and the other in the south, which are very alert.

"Master, we have arrived at the Fengge Treasury."

"It's heavily guarded!"

"The owner of this room is called Qin Zhaodan, he is Di Baiying's confidant and the incense master. He is usually quite unruly in the hall, and his subordinates can't make him do anything."

"So powerful?"

Zhang Yu chuckled.

One could only half believe Wen Qianji's words. How could one know that he did not have an old grudge with the other party and wanted to use oneself to take revenge?

"Qin Zhaodan."

After a rough count, there were more than thirty people outside the gate. This place was inside the Dharma Protector Hall and was specially guarded, which showed its importance in Di Baiying's heart. Zhang Yu thought to himself, it seems he came to the right place.

"Let's go and have a look."

Outside the door stood a chair, a wooden table, and a long sword. A one-armed man was drinking alone, and on the table there was a porcelain cup filled with wine, which had never been touched, as if he was mourning for an old friend who could no longer drink.

"Director Qin!"

Wen Qianji's face turned slightly cold. He took two steps forward and questioned.

"You have an important mission, but you are drinking in broad daylight. Even though Hall Master Zhang is in front of you, you still don't come to greet him. Is he drunk?"

The one-armed man slowly finished the wine in his glass, stood up with a knife in his hand, and looked at Wen Qianji with contempt in his eyes.

"It turned out to be Elder Wen. Watching from afar, I thought, I thought..."

Wen Qianji knew that it was difficult for him to say nice things, so he sneered in his heart and deliberately asked, "What do you think from a distance?"

"From a distance he looks like a dog, but up close he's Elder Wen, hahahaha..."

Qin Zhao laughed boldly, and the brothers behind him followed suit and chuckled, but none of them dared to be as presumptuous as him.

"You...you have no respect for your parents!"

Wen Qianji was happier than him in his heart, but he pretended to be furious on his face.

"Brother Qin, do you think I look like a dog?"

Zhang Yu stood where he was, looked at the one-armed man calmly, and asked with a smile.

After Qin Zhao laughed boldly, he shook his head and said, "You don't look like a dog, but I don't know who you are."

Wen Qianji said angrily, "How dare you be rude to me in front of Hall Master Zhang? Don't you want to stay in the Dharma Protector Hall?"

"Master Zhang?"

Qin Zhaodan grasped his sword, took two steps forward, and looked at the young man with provocative eyes.

"I only know Hall Master Di. When did Hall Master Zhang come?"

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Today."

"What are you doing here?"

"Inspect the sealed room."

"Want to go in?"

"Shouldn't I go in?"

"Hall Master Di has ordered that no one is allowed to enter this door without a badge issued by him."

Zhang Yu chuckled and said, "Temple Master Di is dead, and I am the hall master now. Logically speaking, I have the final say here."

"Are you the hall master?"

"Correct."

"What merits have you gained? What contributions have you made? Why do you think you can be the head of the Dharma Protector Hall?"

Zhang Yu smiled faintly and said, "You'll have to ask Heimuya. I don't need to explain to my subordinates. Brother Qin, the only thing you have to do now is to open this door and let us in. You can... continue drinking and singing."

Qin Zhaodan said sarcastically, "You said you are the hall master, why should I believe you? If a bird flies over in the forest one day and says it is the hall master, should I believe it? Where is the Black Wood Cliff's Book of Destiny? Where is the token of the new hall master? There should be a proof, right?"

Zhang Yu sneered in his heart. He originally thought that the other party was just a reckless man, but it turned out that he was a smart man.

Deliberately looking for trouble!

Yesterday, the duel at Blackwood Cliff decided the winner and the position of Dharma Protector Hall Master was determined.

Even if Yang Lianting did not hinder and followed the normal process, it would be difficult to complete the production of the edict, tokens, and clothing the next day.

Wen Qianji said quickly, "The decree and token are still being made, but this matter has been decided. Everyone in Heimu Cliff knows that Hall Master Di has died, and it is only natural for Deputy Hall Master Zhang to take over. I can testify to this. Master Qin, please stop worrying about nothing and open the door quickly!"

"I don't know any Deputy Hall Master Zhang!"

Qin Zhaodan shook his head slightly, stopped in front of the door and waved his hand.

"alert!"

He looked at Zhang Yu with a smile, as if he wanted to deliberately provoke him.

"There are unidentified people who are trying to break into the Fengku Pavilion without the order of the hall master. Anyone who dares to take a step inside will be killed without mercy!"

There was also movement on the two watchtowers, with dozens of cold stars pointed at Zhang Yu.

Wen Qianji looked at the new hall master, and seeing that he looked normal, he became even more worried. He had not expected that Qin Zhao was so bold. He was willing to die, but if he left Zhang Yu with a small hill full of Di Baiying's former subordinates in the Dharma Protector Hall, where no one could get in, he would be implicated if he cleansed it up.

Zhang Yu put his right hand on the hilt of the sword and said calmly: "I must go in today."

"brothers!"

Qin Zhaodan looked at the dozens of disciples of the Dharma Guardian Hall behind him and laughed three times.

"I was drinking before, and when I was half asleep and half awake, I heard a lot of birds in the forest muttering, all four words. I am hard of hearing, so I couldn't hear it clearly. Did any of you hear it?"

Someone started to make a noise: "Did you hear that?"

“Enforce the law like a mountain!”

.........

Zhang Yu's face was gloomy and he took a deep breath. It had been a long time since anyone could provoke his anger.

"This is an attempt to checkmate our army!"

"The Lord Protector has the power to interpret the law and choose its execution."

"Enforce the law like a mountain. This slogan would not have constrained the Dharma Protector Hall Master, especially since the Chengde Hall is in decline and has gradually lost its deterrent effect on all parties. However..." "It just so happens that I have not been officially appointed yet!"

"Use your spear to attack your shield."

"Qin Zhaodan is just hoping that I will draw my sword and kill him!"

"It ruins the brand of 'law enforcement as strong as a mountain'."

Zhang Yu felt regretful and thought he shouldn't have come today. Then he thought, if Chengde Palace didn't deliver those things, he would have to stay in Xuehe North Garden?
"The stone lying in the middle of the road will eventually be kicked away!"

"But this is soaked in stinky dog shit. It's easy to kick it off, but it's hard not to dirty your shoes."

Wen Qianji wanted to chop this reckless man into pieces. He angered Zhang Yu. Would his own momentary pleasure be of any benefit to the Dharma Protector Hall? If you want to repay Di Baiying's kindness, you can do anything else. Why do you have to use such a disgusting method?

"Hall Master."

As the two sides were confronting each other, suddenly several people came from the back corridor.

At the front were Qiu Pingan and Han Chong.

Zhang Yu looked back and saw Xiaofang, the sword maid beside Ren Yingying, among them. He roughly understood what was going on.

"Old Qiu, Old Han, why are you here?"

"Tang..."

Three people came forward.

Qiu Ping'an was about to say something when he saw Han Chong push the golden mountain and the jade pillar upside down and kneel down to pay homage.

"Nanyuan Commander Han Zhong pays his respects to the Hall Master!"

Qiu Pingan muttered to himself, but had to follow the greetings: "Qiu Pingan, the incense master of Beiyuan, greets the master of the hall."

"What are you doing? Get up quickly."

Zhang Yu laughed loudly, helped Han Zhong up personally, and kicked Qiu Pingan in the butt.

"We are all acquaintances. You two, please stop performing formalities when you meet each other in the future."

"Thank you, Master."

Han Zhong chuckled. He still seemed very reserved. Whether he was really reserved or pretending to be reserved, it all showed his attitude. Sometimes, attitude is more important than right or wrong, truth or falsehood.

Qiu Pingan looked at the woman behind him and said with a smile, "The Saint Lady sent someone to deliver the decree to appoint the Dharma Protector Hall Master, as well as the token. When I learned that you had already gone to the hall, I hurried over. On the way, I met Commander Han and came along as well."

Zhang Yu looked at Han Zhong. They had known each other for a long time. He smiled and said, "Those who share the same path will eventually come together."

Xiaofang, the sword maid, was standing next to Han Zhong. She thought these words were directed at her and her face turned slightly red.

"Master Zhang..."

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Xiaofang."

"It's not hard."

Zhang Yu took the wooden box and opened it.

The golden token had a black wood cliff relief on the front, and the back had the four large characters "Sun and Moon Divine Sect" and the six small characters "Guardian Hall Master Zhang Yu" next to it. In addition, the scroll of edicts and the yellow silk scroll were very similar to the imperial edicts Zhang Yu had seen in the palace.

"Brother Qin, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhang Yu took the two tokens and a smile reappeared on his face.

Qin Zhaodan's face was gloomy and he remained silent.

"Why don't you check it yourself? Maybe it's fake?"

Wen Qianji glanced at the people behind Qin Zhaodan and said sternly, "You are still undefeated when you see Hall Master Zhang. Do you not want to be a disciple of the Dharma Protector Hall anymore? Have you forgotten how our sect treats those who rebel against their superiors?"

"Greetings, Master Zhang."

……

Dozens of people on the opposite side knelt down, leaving Qin Zhaodan standing alone.

"Meet...Master Zhang."

Qin Zhaodan looked at the two tokens, completely gave up, sighed deeply, and bowed reluctantly.

"slow!"

Zhang Yu took two steps forward and helped him up with a smile.

"Brother Qin, you're welcome. You did a great job, especially what you said!"

"Which...which sentence?"

Qin Zhaodan was a little confused. He thought that since Zhang Yu appeared outside Fengku Pavilion, he had not said anything nice.

"Enforce the law as firmly as a mountain! Haha, Brother Qin, have you forgotten so quickly?"

"I... dare not forget."

"Okay!"

Zhang Yu looked around and smiled.

"Listen everyone, as long as you follow the rules, it doesn't matter even if you offend this hall master."

"Follow the instructions of the bishop!"

……

Everyone bowed and said in unison.

Qin Zhaodan also lowered his head.

Except for Wen Qianji, no one saw the murderous look in Zhang Yu's eyes as he looked at the one-armed man.

The door of Fengku Pavilion slowly opened.

Led by Wen Qianji, Zhang Yu walked straight towards the two-story building in the middle.

"This is the closure of the vault. It's really spectacular!"

Eighteen huge wooden shelves are filled with books and files that have been covered in dust for dozens or even hundreds of years.

Without being asked, Wen Qianji naturally understood that Zhang Yu, the first one among the six rooms to come to Fengku Pavilion, was not going to see the things that were displayed in the open. He walked to a wooden rack and turned the mechanism with force.

"Boom!"

The floor in the middle gradually opened up, revealing steps leading to the underground.

"Elder Wen, you are familiar with this place, please lead the way!"

"Yes!"

Wen Qianji lit the lantern, bent down, and walked down the stairs.

Zhang Yu grasped the hilt of the sword and followed behind.

There were only twenty steps, and they soon arrived in front of a bronze door. It looked like it weighed at least a thousand pounds. If they didn't have the key, it would take a lot of effort to break it by force. Moreover, behind the door was not gold or silver, but some fragile "intelligence". If they broke the door by force, it would be easy to destroy both of them.

"Di Baiying is a cunning old man, and he will most likely set up such a trap."

"I still have to find the key..."

When Zhang Yu was in trouble, Wen Qianji suddenly knelt down, took out a half-foot long copper key from his arms, and presented it to him with both hands.

"This subordinate is guilty!"

"Elder Wen, what are you doing?"

"When I learned that Di Baiying was dead, I sneaked into his residence and stole this key. Although I wanted to present it to the master, it is still against the rules of the church. Please punish me severely."

Zhang Yu chuckled. This was a wonderful person. Not only did he help him solve his problem, but he also took the initiative to hand over the evidence to him.

"Please stand up. This hall master will forgive you for now. Open the door."

Wen Qianji kowtowed repeatedly, expressing his gratitude.

The bronze door opened inward, leaving only a gap for people to enter and exit.

Zhang Yu was worried about Wen Qianji being left outside alone, so they went in together.

Inside the secret room, there is an entire wall that is arranged like a large row of cabinets in a pharmacy, with dozens of small drawers installed.

Zhang Yu looked at the top drawer on the right, where there was a piece of red paper pasted on it.

Very eye-catching!

"Secret Scroll of the Invincible East!"

(End of this chapter)

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