Lotus Pavilion cured the poisoning of green tea using modern medical techniques.

Chapter 123 4 Gu Tea Party

"That sounds quite mysterious. I wonder if they still need a doctor?"

"He didn't say he was a sickly man and wanted to recruit a miracle doctor like Jin Mantang. Let me put it this way, if you want to see him, you have to be a famous eccentric in the martial arts world, and to be invited, you have to be extraordinary."

"Strange enough?"

Li Lianhua looked around and then looked at Di Feisheng and said.

"Among us, isn't the strangest one this A-Fei? Why don't we let him perform on the street and attract Yu Lou Chun?"

When called upon, Di Feisheng didn't respond at all.

"No need for all that trouble, just kill them all."

These words startled everyone present except for Li Lianhua and Wu You.

Su Xiaoyong: (●—●)

Zhiyu: d(?д??)

Fang is often ill: (???)

Is this person really that cruel?

"We don't even know where Yu Lou Chun is, why are you killing her?" Fang Duobing retorted directly, regardless of the occasion.

Bro, don't be so violent, okay?

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. He's the kind of person who loves to talk nonsense."

Seeing that Su Xiaoyong and Miss Zhiyu seemed frightened, Li Lianhua immediately comforted them.

"If you want to see this Jade Pavilion Spring, I, the young master, will have to make the trip myself."

What's your plan?

"Just you wait, it will be just as everyone wishes."

...... ......

Looking around the gate.

"Is Master Shi here because of the rumors circulating in the martial arts world that are detrimental to Sect Leader Li?"

Looking at Shi Shui who had come to Si Gu Gate, Xiao Zijin guessed his purpose.

"Do you know who's spreading this utter nonsense that Shan Gudao was forced to his death by Sect Leader Li? It's all slander. If I find out who's spreading it, I'll make sure they get away with it."

Shi Shui came here specifically to resolve this matter.

"Actually, I've heard about it before."

"Baichuan Academy sent me here today to discuss this matter with you. What does Sect Leader Xiao intend to do?"

"I have decided to reopen the Four Visits Tea Party from back then. Firstly, to invite friends from all walks of life to join the Four Visits Sect, and secondly, to clarify the rumors."

"The Four Visits Tea Party is a private tea party for Sect Leader Li. How could you hold it without permission?"

Shi Shui strongly disagreed with this method.

"The 'four visits' in the 'Four Visits Tea Party' refers to the four Gu families, not Li Xiangyi. And now, I am the head of the Four Visits family."

Xiao Zijin looked arrogant.

"Couldn't we just clarify this matter face to face? Why invite a bunch of people to gossip about it?"

"Rumors are like water; they should be channeled rather than blocked. If Li Xiangyi knew about them, he would be pleased."

Seeing that Xiao Zijin had made up her mind and that there was no point in trying to persuade her further, Shi Shui turned and left.

......

Xiao Zijin was watering the flowers in the yard when Qiao Wanmian walked towards her.

"Oh dear, I wanted to surprise you, but you just happened to see it. All these flowers in the yard were prepared for you."

Xiao Zijin had a happy expression on her face.

"Have you heard those rumors about Li Xiangyi outside?"

“It’s all just gossip. You’re always so nervous about him, Ah-Mian.”

"Those rumors were deliberately spread. And someone told me they came from inside Mumian Manor. Who would dare to do such a thing without authorization?"

"Ah-Mian, you doubt me?"

"Zijin, I, Li Xiangyi, have long since lost all love. We are merely friends, strangers passing through each other's lives. For the past ten years, you have been the only one by my side. Why won't you believe me?"

“When I regained control of Sigumen, you didn’t help me. But whenever something went wrong with Li Xiangyi, you came to question me. You have no love for him whatsoever; your heart and mind are completely devoted to him.”

Xiao Zijin roared angrily.

"He founded the Four Gates, and I rebuilt the Four Gates. He was the sect leader, and so was I. I just don't understand why, in your heart, I am never as good as him?"

"Zijin, I'm tired. Let's both calm down and think about why things have come to this."

Qiao Wanmian was very disappointed.

"Ah-Mian, what do you mean?"

Xiao Zijin was incredulous.

"I originally thought you reorganized the Four Gates to restore peace to the martial arts world, but I didn't expect that all you wanted was a spoil of war."

“Zijin, the problem between us has never been him, but you. You keep saying that I can’t let go of Li Xiangyi, but the one who really can’t let go of him is you.”

Qiao Wanmian left, looking very disappointed.

"Li Xiangyi, why do you always haunt me? I'll show the whole world what you really are!"

Xiao Zijin watched Qiao Wanmian's departing figure, gritting her teeth in hatred.

......

Beside the Lotus Pavilion, Fang Duobing was arranging many calligraphy and paintings.

"Fang Xiaobao, what are you doing?"

"Our Lotus Pavilion does not accept garbage or waste."

“Wu You, what are you saying? Take a good look, all of you. These are all calligraphy and paintings that I used to collect. I’m planning to find a gallery to exhibit them for a few days. I’m just waiting for this Jade Pavilion Spring to come to me.”

"What's so special about these calligraphy and paintings that they could attract Yu Louchun?"

"Don't look down on them. These calligraphy and paintings are all by famous martial arts masters. The calligraphy and paintings of martial artists all carry their own martial arts power. Each of these calligraphy and paintings represents a martial arts manual. If Yu Louchun heard about this, wouldn't she be curious?"

Fang Duobing was very confident about this.

"Second-rate".

Di Feisheng looked down on it.

"Shut your mouth! If you keep nitpicking, I'll make you a street performer!"

Fang Duobing was very dissatisfied.

"Relax, relax. There's always a way out. Perhaps, just maybe, Yulouchun is planning to invite everyone."

"Youyou, you mean...?"

Hearing Wu You say this, Li Lianhua felt relieved and remained very calm.

"It's already dawn, the sun has already risen, those who are dreaming should wake up."

Fang Duobing didn't hold back in his criticism.

"Can't you say something nice?"

Just then, Su Xiaoyong walked over from a distance with a stack of papers in her hand.

"Fang Duobing, are you talking nonsense? Why are you making me print so many flyers? Is it even useful?"

"Don't worry, soon the whole city will know how extraordinary I, the Melancholy Young Master, am."

Fang Duobing took the notice from Su Xiaoyong's hand to check how well it was printed.

Suddenly I noticed that one of them was different.

"what is this?"

Su Xiaoyong glanced at it and said, "These look like notices that were posted by people in the city and have been mixed together."

"A tea party for four people? Xiao Zijin is really bold. She just became the sect leader and she's already imitating my master by holding a tea party for four people."

"I just checked, and it says that Shan Gu Dao was killed by Li Xiangyi, and they're asking people from the martial arts world to go to the Si Gu Tea Party to seek justice. Is that really true?"

Su Xiaoyong guessed curiously.

"You all know this is slander, so why bother arguing? Besides, your master has been dead for ten years. With his eyes closed, he can't hear anything anymore. The most important thing right now is to find Yulouchun."

Wu You didn't know what Li Lianhua was thinking at this moment, but he guessed she was probably heartbroken.

“I can hear you. Nobody can smear my master. No way, I have to confront him and see what tricks he's up to. Don't keep me for dinner.”

"I will go with you."

Wu You quickly replied.

"But before I go there, I need to grab something first."

What do you need?

"secret."

"Let's go inside and have some tea, we don't need to worry about them."

Li Lianhua led Di Feisheng and Su Xiaoyong into the Lotus Pavilion.

The following day, at Mumian Mountain Villa.

Everyone gathered together.

Xiao Zijin sat in the main seat and raised her glass.

"Gentlemen, after ten years of silence, Sigumen has been rebuilt. Today, I, Xiao, am holding this tea party in the hope that you will remember our past friendship and visit each other more often in the future."

"We must not visit this precious place where the sect leader forced the second sect leader to his death too often."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Who dares to come?"

Shi Shui, who was sitting nearby, heard someone speaking ill of Li Xiangyi and drew his sword, pointing it directly at everyone present.

"Who's gossiping? Step forward."

"Dean Shi wants to silence me, but killing me alone probably won't be enough. Everyone knows that Li Xiangyi forced Shan Gudao to his death."

Although they were startled by the stone water, some people spoke loudly.

At the entrance of Mumian Manor, Fang Duobing, Wu You, and Nanfeng had just stepped through the gates.

"Wu You, tell me what you're trying to get. You're being so secretive. We're running out of time. The tea party has already started."

"Fang Duobing, don't rush. We'll be the last to appear, which will definitely attract everyone's attention. It's just the right time to go there."

"I don't believe you, hurry up and do it."

"Nanfeng, have you compiled the information on all the people who are supposed to attend the Four Visits Tea Party today?"

"Everything has been organized and is right here. I've also collected all the evidence I could gather during this period, including the heinous acts they committed."

Nanfeng: My master has finally arranged something for me, so I must complete it perfectly and consider every aspect carefully.

"Well done, you're truly one of my capable assistants. I'll reward you with a big chicken leg later. Let's go, this is what we call 'never fighting a battle unprepared'."

Wu You walked at the front with his head held high, with Nan Feng following behind.

"Wu You, when did you start investigating these things?"

Fang Duobing immediately followed suit.

"Naturally, when I hear rumors."

Wu You stopped at a fork in the road.

"By the way, where exactly in Mumian Manor is the Four Views Tea Party held?"

Fang Duobing: He's only handsome for three minutes.

"I'm really impressed with you. Stick close to me."

Fang Duobing led the way.

Wu You: I haven't been to Muman Villa many times either, so it's normal that I don't remember the way.

Wu You obediently walked behind, without thinking of rushing forward.

Nanfeng: Master's personality is really... adorable.

At this moment, the tea party was noisy and chaotic.

"Sigumen originally did not want to pay attention to such rumors, but they have only intensified. Therefore, today's tea party is to lay out these rumors and clarify them in order to set the record straight."

"What kind of righteousness is this? I know that the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance was unstoppable back then. Sect Leader Shan joined forces with the seven major Cao gangs in Jiangnan to cut off the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance's source of wealth. But unexpectedly, Sect Leader Li dismissed the Cao gang overnight, making Shan Gudao's painstaking efforts go to waste."

"I heard it with my own ears back when I was in Cao's gang."

"why is that?"

Some people asked, puzzled.

"Yes?"

"why?"

"Isn't that simple? Do you all know that before Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao became disciples, they were beggars? Shan Gudao personally witnessed Li Xiangyi begging on the streets, his body covered in rags."

"How could someone as supreme as him not want to get rid of this senior brother?"

"Bullshit! It stinks horribly."

An angry curse came from the corner.

"Where did this wandering ghost come from? State your name."

"Yes."

Who are you?

The person who was cursing stepped out from the corner and took off the veil covering his face.

"Grandpa was Liu Rujing, one of the Four Tigers with Silver Spears from the Sigu Gate."

"Liu Rujing?"

“You mediocre members of the Cao Gang dare to criticize great heroes like Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao. If you dare to spout nonsense again, I’ll cut off your head and cure it into dried meat.”

Liu Rujing raised his weapon and spoke fiercely to the person who had spoken earlier.

"Hey, what did you say, Liu?"

Those present, threatened by Liu Rujing, stood up one after another, demanding an explanation.

Everyone: I really didn't check the almanac before going out today. I was threatened with a weapon twice while attending a tea party.

As the head of the Hundred Rivers Academy, we can't do anything about Shi Shui. But surely we can do something about someone who has been an unknown figure for ten years?

"Senior Liu, there's no need to resort to violence. Let's reason with him."

Fang was ill, and Wu You and the other two entered the Si Gu Tea Party venue.

Wu You gave Nanfeng a wink, and Nanfeng glanced at the scene, then pulled out the information on the loudest people from the thick stack of documents and handed it to Wu You.

Wu You: Why give it to me? Give it to Fang Duobing! He's the best mouth double, I'm not. He has a legitimate reason to stand up for me, so I'll let it go.

Wu You took the documents from Nan Feng, glanced at them, and then handed them to Fang Duobing.

"Liu Jiangchuan, Jiang Hua, Xu Yi, the three of you owe hundreds of taels of gambling debts, yet you still have the nerve to come to this tea party. You really have no shame."

"who are you?"

"Fang Duobing, a criminal investigator from Baichuan Academy and Li Xiangyi's apprentice."

In short, it extinguished the temper of anyone who wanted to continue getting angry.

"Well said, you can't trust what gamblers and thieves say, but what about me?"

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Lotus Tower Small Theater

Wu You: Li Lianhua, we're going to that legendary Four Visits Tea Party, and I'm without any official status, so no one will believe what I say. If I borrow something from you, they'll definitely all listen to me carefully.

Li Lianhua: What do you want to borrow? What do you want to take from me? Take whatever you like.

Wu You: Really?

Li Lianhua: Of course it's true.

Wu You: Li Xiangyi swam up from the bottom of the East China Sea ten years ago. Did he carry a token with him? Lend it to me for a bit, and I'll return it to you when I get back.

Li Lianhua: Are you sure?

Wu You: Didn't you just say you'd let me take it while I was at it? Now you're going back on your word?

Li Lianhua: Are you sure you want to take it out? Are you trying to tell everyone that Li Xiangyi is not dead?

Wu You: I was careless.