Chapter 72: Banquet for Friends

  "Ah" opened the courtyard door, and Liangshan saw the Osmanthus tree in the yard at a glance. Not having seen it for several days, the Osmanthus tree was even more lush.

  "Ma Wenzai! Ma Wenzai!" Liang Shand yelled loudly, "Where did this dead slave go?"

  The gate of the ear-room opened and Ma Wencai ran out with his head hung low.

  This guy is now a bit hunchbacked, with his waist bent, and it seems he's gotten used to being a servant. For Liangshan, after fighting for his life outside, to see the former Ma Dashao being so servile in front of him is truly one of life's greatest pleasures.

  "Liango, you're back." Ma Wencai raised his head, a smile spreading across his face. It was clearly forced, not quite sincere, but Liang Shan didn't mind.

  "Hmm, this guy's footsteps and breathing sound a bit off, seems like his power has increased greatly. Liang Shan said: 'Ma Wencai, has he broken through to the High Stage of Qi Inducement?'"

  Ma Wenzai's expression changed and he nodded.

  "Go on, not bad, promising." Liangshan Paiao gave Ma Wencai a meaningful glance.

  Ma Wenzai's heart skipped a beat, and Liangshan's gaze was like a sword. However, it was just an instant feeling, and it passed in the blink of an eye.

  "Get ready. Tonight, I'm going to host a banquet for Tuoba Qiurong, Wang Quanzai, and Feng Kun, my senior brother." As he spoke, Liangshan pulled out a package of gold beans and said, "Prepare the food and wine, don't be stingy with spending money."

  Kaneko Akira's reflection shone in Ma Wenci's eyes.

  Ma Wenzai responded with a "yes" and rushed out, but was stopped by Liangshan, "Tuoba Qiurong, Wang Quanzai are all particular people, prepare some more song and dance programs."

  Ma Wenzai's footwork was a bit off, but he still managed to sprint out of there in a straight line.

  Night falls, and the Liang family's banquet begins. It is Liang Shanbo's first time hosting a dinner party, and his face is flushed with excitement.

  Ma Wencai ran around, and fresh meat like beef and wild boar couldn't be left out. The hundred flower wine was also plentiful. Ma Wencai busied himself in the courtyard, setting up several tables, a small wild boar was directly hung under the osmanthus tree to roast, Ma Wencai brushed honey sauce while turning it, his expression focused, looking very professional.

  "Come on! Let's finish this cup together!" Liangshan said generously.

  Feng Kun and Wang Quanzi raised their cups and drank them down. Tuoba Qiurong picked up her cup, took a small sip.

  Liáng Shān glanced at Tuòbá Qiū Róng and said: "Sister Qiū Róng is a girl, don't take it to heart."

  Wang Quan's whole body trembled when he heard this, and the only person in the entire hospital who was called "Autumn Sister" was Liang Shan.

  Liáng Shān glared at Wáng Quán Cái.

  Wang Quancai hastily said: "Li Shixiong, tell us about the situation in Fowei Cave."

  Liáng Shān did not make a sound.

  "Worth two merits." Wang Quan Cai narrowed his eyes, a seductive glow flashing across his face.

  "Alright." Liangshan immediately told him about what happened when he entered the cave and met the old bat demon.

  Jianzhuang's matter Liangshan will certainly not say.

  As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Quan's face fell, this isn't enough to make a profit.

  "These are free," said Liangshan.

  Wang Quancai immediately laughed.

  "What about Western Qin now? How are they compared to our Liu Song?"

  Wang Quan suddenly understood that this was about information exchange. He put down his wine cup and immediately launched into a detailed discussion of the situation in various countries.

  The Western Qin took advantage of the Northern Wei's attack on the Great Xia to launch a summer offensive against the Liu Song, aiming to capture the nine prefectures of Jing and Xiang, making them the granary of the Western Qin. The Song Dynasty had been operating in Jing and Xiang for many years, how could they let it go? The two countries are now fiercely competing in Xiangyang City, with both sides deploying tens of thousands of troops. At first, Liu Song was defeated step by step, until the most powerful general of the Song Dynasty, Tan Daoji, came out to stabilize the situation, and the two sides began a war of attrition. As for the local powerful families and aristocratic forces, neither country dared to offend them too much.

  Wang Quan's analysis made Liangshan feel slightly more at ease.

  "Tongwan City, that's the number one stronghold in the world." Wang Quancai turned to Tuoba Qiurong and said, "I heard that the Ghost Face Army has also been mobilized, crossing the Yellow River and suddenly appearing under Tongwan City. Hao Lian's sons were almost scared to death." As he spoke, Wang Quancai's mouth opened wide, unable to continue speaking, feeling like he was about to urinate because Tuoba Qiurong gave him a glance, exuding an intimidating aura.

  "Autumn Lotus little sister, what's wrong?" Liangshan hastily asked.

  "It's nothing." Taobao Qiurong's eyes flashed and returned to normal.

  "Ma Wenzai, dead slave, where is the song and dance you mentioned?" Liangshan shouted loudly.

  "Right away! Right away!"

  Before long, two beauties stepped into the courtyard. One held a pipa and wore a short shirt with trousers; the other wore a silk dress that trailed on the ground, with ribbons floating in the air. The one holding the pipa lightly opened her vermilion lips: "What would you gentlemen like to hear?"

  Wang Quancai immediately became excited and enthusiastic, pounding on the table and shouting: "Feitian! Feitian!"

  Two women slightly bowed, the pipa sounded, and the two people jumped apart, as if swimming dragons, fluttering like flying phoenixes, delightful to watch.

  These two women had also been seen by Liangshan before, they were often performing together with the Dean of Quyi Institute in poetry recitals and dance accompaniment.

  Feng Kun closed his eyes and tapped his hands, enjoying himself. He thought to himself: Which verse did Liang Shidi sing today? Wang Quancai also had the same question, but he didn't say it out loud.

  The dancer finished her dance and left, and Liangshan gently placed the Qing porcelain cup on the table, saying: "Today I pay homage to Master Hao as my teacher, especially inviting all good friends to gather together to celebrate."

  Feng Kun raised an eyebrow and said, "This is such good news, why did you only mention it now, Liang Shidi?"

  "That's right, that's good." Fat Wang Quancai nodded repeatedly.

  So it was, thought the two of them.

  "Congratulations." Taoba Qiurong glanced at Liangshan and uttered two words in a light tone.

  Ma Wencai paused for a moment while turning the roast pig and then continued turning it.

  "My master Hao Changlao, although he has fallen from his realm, from building the foundation to the Golden Elixir, and then breaking through the Primordial Infant, every step of the way has been a valuable lesson for me. The path of the sword may be difficult, but I have confidence." Liang Shan said loudly, with an air of self-satisfaction.

  The sound of music and singing came from the other courtyard, with people laughing and drinking. I believe that someone with a keen eye will notice something. Even if no one pays attention, Ma Wenci will still tell Jin Zhanglao about tonight's events.

  Ci San was ambushed in Fu Cang Dong, it must have been someone from the Sheng Jian Tang lower house who informed them. Who is this person? Liang Shan can't figure it out and has no bottom line. It's most likely to be Jin Zhanglao, as for Shi Hu's death, Liu Mingde and others suspected that it was done by the Ci organization at the time, perhaps Jin Zhanglao has an unusual relationship with the Ci organization?

  It's basically these people, and that Yangming saint in the upper house. What Liangshan needs to figure out is why they want to change their past gentle way and resort to killing?

  Liang Shan thought that for a long time in the future, he would not be able to go out on missions, lest he give others an opportunity.

  The wine was drunk and the people dispersed, Liangshan personally escorted Tuoba Qiurong back to the parting courtyard.

  Wang Quancai watched the two figures disappear into the distance, then whispered to Feng Kun: "Feng Shixiong, do you think those two will become Dao companions?"

  Feng Kun shook his head and said, "It's hard to say."

  Liangshan became Master Hao's apprentice and soon all the outer door disciples knew about it.

  No one wanted Liangshan Bo, but he finally has a master. However, his master is the former holy son of the Upper Court who is now a useless person in the Qi-gathering period. These two people are quite matched when they get together. Elder Hao can indeed teach Liangshan all his past experiences at once, but to grow into a Golden Elixir cultivator, it would require spending as much money as building a palace, so no one thinks it's worth it.

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