A common private residence. 一处不起眼的民房。 The blind old man sits in the shadow, the withered body swallows the ray quietly, the shadow is even more deep. The eye socket of being empty, flood the glimmer, like the wilderness night jack-o '- lantern, silent is dragging strangely. 瞎老头坐在阴影里,枯槁的身体悄然吞噬光线,阴影愈发深沉。空无一物的眼眶,诡异地泛着微光,就像荒野深夜的鬼火,无声摇曳。 Covers entirely the wrinkle the old palm in keeping stroking gently the cane stick, resounds the intermittent appalling rustling sound, is the snake walks randomly in the withered leaf likely. 布满皱纹的苍老手掌在不停摩挲着藤杖,响起阵阵令人毛骨悚然的沙沙声,像是蛇在枯叶中游走。 The tall female sits, on the face with a smile, the bright and intelligent eye not familiar person also thinks her feature contains the spring. However slightly the tight body, with the posture that favoring sets out, obviously she dreaded to the old man. 高挑女子坐得很远,脸上笑吟吟,水汪汪的眼睛不熟悉的人还以为她眉目含春。但是微微紧绷的身体,和利于起身的姿势,可见她对老者非常忌惮。 The old men have this qualifications. 老者有这个资格。 Becoming famous for dozens years, before Venerable Volcano, least inferior Expert. His reputation does not reveal in the average person, many people do not know that his awareness, however in the dark world, he is actually being known to everybody peerless Expert. 成名数十年,就算在火山尊者面前,也毫不逊色的强者。他的声名在普通人之中丝毫不显,许多人都不知道他的知道,但是在黑暗世界,他却是无人不知的绝世强者。 【Northern Deep Dark King】, Mr. Dou. 【北冥暗王】,窦先生。 Nobody knows that his real name called anything, each that but he did was the heaven frightening case. 没有人知道他的真名叫什么,但是他干出的每一桩都是惊天大案。 Before opening up virgin soil made the promulgation, the Master treatment is far from now being so good, each rich and powerful family will raise several Master. Many Master are not willing to attach to rich and powerful family, their dispositions are strong, in addition the strength is tyrannical, a word disagreement draws a sword to quarrel. At that time had many Master, mingled among the dark world, assassinated, robs wait / etc.. 拓荒令颁布之前,大师的待遇远远没有如今这么好,每个豪门都会豢养几位大师。许多大师并不愿依附豪门,他们的性格强硬桀骜,加上实力强横,一言不和拔刀相向。当时有不少的大师,混迹在黑暗世界,刺杀、抢劫等等。 But they are mostly low-key, the natural disposition is proud, generally take action, this will not cause them the fame in average person not to be high. 只不过他们大多都非常低调,生性骄傲,一般不会出手,这也导致他们在普通人之中的名气不高。 However then aristocratic family, but little has not suffered loss in their hands. 但是当时的世家,可是没在他们手上少吃苦头。 tall female similar origin is uncommon, her code number called 【Qiushui(autumn water)】. Mu Shou Association expanded in these two years time at an exceptional pace, has gathered a group of strength powerful elites, was illustrious ten two Mu Shu. 高挑女子同样来历不凡,她的代号叫【秋水】。牧首会在这两年的时间内以惊人的速度壮大,招揽了一批实力强悍的精英,便是赫赫有名的十二牧首。 Can be called Mu Shu, means that is Mu Shou Association is most intrepid the most outstanding elite. And a firm decision, must be Master. 能够称为牧首者,意味着是牧首会最强悍最出色的精英。其中一个硬性规定,必须是大师。 Qiushui(autumn water) is ninth Mu Shu. 秋水是第九牧首。 Only then most important mission, will send out Mu Shu. 只有最重要的任务,才会派出牧首。 This is also one of reasons Mr. Dou is willing to cooperate, he can look, determination that Mu Shou Association exerts its utmost. 这也是窦先生愿意合作的原因之一,他看得出来,牧首会对此势在必得的决心。 Mr. Dou said: „Heard that your Mu Shou Association recent situation is not very good, Madame Ye as if not plan to give up, did you die several Mu Shu?” 窦先生道:“听说你们牧首会的近况不是很好啊,叶夫人似乎不打算善罢甘休,你们死了几个牧首？” His sound is hoarse, looks like paper is rubbing, hearing makes the person instinct have the uncomfortable feeling. 他的声音沙哑,就像是皮纸在摩擦,听得让人本能生出不舒服的感觉。 Qiushui(autumn water) not cares a whoop saying: „Three. Widow Ye dismantles the bridge after crossing, the woman is cool thin.” 秋水毫不在意道:“三个。叶寡妇过河拆桥,女人就是凉薄。” Her expression, looked like the person who heard to have nothing to do with died, absolutely did not have the least bit to relate with her. 她的表情,就像是听到毫不相干的人死了,和她完全没有半点关系。 Mr. Dou thinks the opposite party will conceal vigorously, this news is he spends the news that many strengths inquired. Has not thought meaning that the opposite party does not conceal, lets other Mr. Dou ideas. 窦先生本来以为对方会极力掩饰,这个消息是他费了不少力气才打听到的消息。没有想到对方毫无掩饰的意思,不由让窦先生有些其他的想法。 Mr. Dou were many meaning of several points of probe: „Do you have the strength to complete this business?” 窦先生多了几分试探之意:“那贵方还有实力完成这桩生意？” Qiushui(autumn water) chuckle: „Mu Shu, will catch up in three days, then you felt relieved.” 秋水轻笑一声:“还有一位牧首,会在三天内赶来,这下您老放心了吧。” Mr. Dou has pulled the mouth, said lightly: „Now are we such waiting?” 窦先生扯了扯嘴巴,淡淡道:“现在我们就这么等着？” in his heart somewhat worries. 他心中有些着急。 The time drags for a long time, the Snow Melting Rock news disseminates far, the person who stares at this fat will be more, the competitor who they face are more. This is also he rather the fight place choice in Clear Water City, but not in Ai Hui their homeward journeys. 时间拖得越久,雪熔岩的消息散播得越远,盯上这块肥肉的人就会越多,他们面临的竞争者就越多。这也是他宁愿把战斗地点选择在清水城,而不是在艾辉他们的归途。 Where Ai Hui their urban constructions, know nothing. Which path will choose, knows nothing. Along the road is the wilderness, if Ai Hui steels one's heart, crashes in the Savage Territories deep place, are they pursue or do not pursue? 艾辉他们的城建在什么地方,一无所知。会选择哪条道路,一无所知。沿路都是荒野,倘若艾辉心一横,冲进蛮荒深处,他们是追还是不追？ Hoping to place Ai Hui one line of homeward journeys, the variable is too big, there are various possible accidents, is not one is good to choose. 把希望放在艾辉一行的归途,变数太大,有各种可能出现的意外,不是一个好选择。 The strength that Ai Hui shows makes him dread very much that in addition Shi Xueman, is troublesome. 艾辉表现出来的实力让他很忌惮,加上师雪漫,更是麻烦。 Qiushui(autumn water) said confidently: „Relax, city lord mansion has our people, they have any motion, cannot escape our discernment. Ai Hui is still closing up, he received the heavy wound. However I did not suggest to cope with Ai Hui.” 秋水信心十足道:“放心,城主府有我们的人,他们有任何行动,都逃不过我们的法眼。艾辉还在闭关,他受了不轻的伤。不过我并不建议对付艾辉。” Mr. Dou asked spookily: „Whom did you suggest?” 窦先生幽幽地问:“你建议谁？” Qiushui(autumn water) chuckle: „Gong Resident small girl.” 秋水轻笑一声:“宫府的小丫头。” Mr. Dou sneers: „Her side has Venerable Volcano, said again provokes Gong Resident, no end of trouble for the future.” 窦先生冷笑:“她身边可是有火山尊者,再说招惹宫府,后患无穷。” Qiushui(autumn water) is somewhat accidental: „Is it possible that are you also afraid Gong Resident? Should not, think you in the past, regards these aristocratic family rich and powerful families such as the pig sheep, wants to butcher butchers, wants to kill kills, is pleased.” 秋水有些意外:“莫非您老还害怕宫府？不应该啊,想您当年,视这些世家豪门如猪羊,想宰就宰,想杀就杀,何等快意。” „It is not worthwhile.” The Mr. Dou facial expression is tranquil, is not angry: „I, although wants to fish one, but contracts enmity with Gong Resident, the price of paying is too big.” “犯不着。”窦先生神情平静,丝毫不生气:“我虽然想捞一笔,但是与宫府结怨,付出的代价太大。” Qiushui(autumn water) shows neither approval nor disapproval: „Now Ai Hui cannot be closing up, makes the turtle, what means do you have? city lord is also quite good to start, but Qiao Meiqi and Ai Hui's friendship not as deep as that situation, Ai Hui is not necessarily able to hand over Snow Melting Rock the law of refinement.” 秋水不置可否:“如今艾辉在闭关不出来,做缩头乌龟,您老有什么办法？城主也比较好下手,只不过乔美祺和艾辉的交情没有深厚到那地步,艾辉未必会交出雪熔岩的炼制之法。” Mr. Dou is silent. 窦先生沉默不语。 Qiushui(autumn water) said not wrong, if from the target selection, is Gong Yaoyao is truly more appropriate. Shi Clan and Gong Resident friendship is deep, Shi Xueman will be will not look on Gong Yaoyao to place the dangerous situation absolutely. 秋水说得并没有错,如果从目标选择来看,确实是宫瑶瑶更合适。师家和宫府交情深厚,师雪漫是绝对不会坐视宫瑶瑶身处险境。 Although Snow Melting Rock tremendous interest, but he believes that Shi Xueman will certainly choose Gong Yaoyao. 雪熔岩虽然利益巨大,但是他相信师雪漫一定会选择宫瑶瑶。 If manages , the matter made in a big way. 然而如果真的那么办,事情就闹大了。 Kidnaps Gong Yaoyao, that may not only offends Gong Resident, but is Gong Resident has the enmity of life and death. Gong Resident now sends besides Madame Ye and new people the third largest influence, offended them, serious of consequence, it can be imagined. 绑架宫瑶瑶,那可不仅仅是得罪宫府,而是和宫府结下生死之仇。宫府现在是除了叶夫人和新民派之外的第三大势力,得罪了他们,后果之严重,可想而知。 Present Heaven Outside Heaven, not like Five Way Heaven at that time, aristocratic family, although has many superiority, but also has many restraints. Now this way of the world, the aristocratic family like Gong Resident absolutely does not have any scruples. In the past method of many not good use, in present already was not the issue, nobody managed. 现在的天外天,不像五行天那个时候,世家虽然占据很多优势,但也有着诸多的约束。如今这世道,像宫府这样的世家完全没有任何顾忌。当年许多不好使用的手段,在如今早就不是什么问题,没人管。 Gong Resident that has not had scruples, works loose savage beast of shackle shackles like one. 没有顾忌的宫府,就像一只挣脱铁链枷锁的荒兽。 Unless it is absolutely essential, he does not want to provoke such monster. 不到万不得已,他不想招惹这样的怪物。 However thinks interests that Snow Melting Rock represents, he cannot bear palpitate with excitement. 但是一想到雪熔岩所代表的利益,他又忍不住怦然心动。 Silent long time, he said: „Waits again, when your helper came to say again.” 沉默良久,他才道:“再等等,等你的帮手来了再说。” The Qiushui(autumn water) nod said: „Good, but we must delay the time that they trade.” 秋水点头道:“好,不过我们要拖延他们交易的时间。” Mr. Dou said: „I will tell.” 窦先生道:“我会吩咐下去。” city lord mansion. 城主府。 Qiao Meiqi is somewhat badly battered. 乔美祺有些焦头烂额。 Trades the Snow Melting Rock material still not to collect, he has sent fire more than once, however has little effect, the progress is still slow. Qiao Meiqi is merchant family background, is exceptionally keen to efficiency. Feedback that transmits from each channel, as if some people are hindering them to purchase the material in secret. 交易雪熔岩的材料依然没有凑齐,他发了不止一次的火,但是收效甚微,进度依然缓慢。乔美祺是商人出身,对效率异常敏锐。从各个渠道传来的反馈,似乎有人在暗中阻碍他们收购材料。 Some Qiao Meiqi headaches, who will hinder them to purchase? 乔美祺有些头痛,谁会阻碍他们收购？ His first response is most likely is the Snow Melting Rock news passes on, some people stared at Snow Melting Rock. He sends for investigating in secret, but so far, but also does not have the news to transmit. 他第一反应就是十有八九是雪熔岩的消息传出去,有人盯上了雪熔岩。他派人暗中调查,但是到目前为止,还没有消息传来。 He from repressing the irritation of in the heart, asked Yang Xiaodong: „Hasn't Ai Hui come out?” 他强自按捺心中的烦躁,问身边的杨笑东:“艾辉还没有出来？” Yang Xiaodong shakes the head: „Did not have, thinks that this time has the harvest greatly.” 杨笑东摇头:“还没有,想必此次大有收获。” In this time, suddenly Gong Yaoyao and Venerable Volcano rushes, their complexions are not quite good. 就在此时,忽然宫瑶瑶和火山尊者闯进来,两人的脸色都不太好。 Qiao Meiqi in the heart thump, sets out hastily: „How?” 乔美祺心中咯噔一下,连忙起身:“怎么了？” Gong Yaoyao bites the lip: „Great Elder passed away several days ago.” 宫瑶瑶咬住嘴唇:“大长老在几天前去世了。” Qiao Meiqi cannot bear „” calls out in alarm one, is not only he, the Yang Xiaodong face dew is also startled to accommodate. 乔美祺忍不住“啊”地惊呼一声,不光是他,杨笑东也脸露惊容。 Knows in the stupid people that Great Elder passed away, regarding various cities, the last rope on their necks did not have. However nobody feels happy, regardless of the Great Elder's merit and mistake have many, he is still last can the leader of obedience. 在蠢笨的人都知道,大长老去世,对于已经各城来说,在他们脖子上最后一根绳索也没有了。然而没有人感到开心,无论大长老的功绩和过错有多少,他依然是最后一位能够服众的领袖。 Now his elapsing, was announcing Great Elder's completely finished. 如今他的逝去,宣告着大长老的彻底结束。 What in the future can be? No one knows. 未来会是什么样？谁也不知道。 The Clear Water City's position is too remote, news passes on, has spent several days. Present Tian Xin City, only fears in great confusion. 清水城的位置实在太偏僻,消息传过来,都花费了好几天的时间。如今的天心城,只怕都乱成一团吧。 Tian Xin City is truly in great confusion. 天心城确实乱成一团。 The disturbance begins in disputes among various city envoy, the situation worsens rapidly. 骚乱始于各城使团之间的争执,情况迅速恶化。 Night the flame soars to the heavens, slaughters the sound to be lingering on faintly. 夜晚火光冲天,厮杀声不绝于耳。 When gets up in the morning, on street completely is the blood and pours the corpse in pool of blood. 当早上起来的时候,街道上尽是鲜血和倒在血泊之中的尸体。 The situation gets stronger and stronger, two small families were slaughtered by the whole families, do not have a living witness, in the room a piece in confusion, despoils. 事态愈演愈烈,有两个小家族被满门屠杀,无一活口,屋内一片狼藉,劫掠一空。 It is said that has wickedly very mixes in envoy, many Master. These people are very sly, disagreement Tian Feng Bing Ren two meet the tough head-on with toughness, skidding exceptionally. 据说有恶贼混入使团之中,其中不乏大师。这些人十分狡猾,不和天锋兵人两部硬碰硬,滑溜异常。 Two just constructed, strength frail, has two Unit Leader is Master. They do several things at the same time weak, comes up empty-handed repeatedly, afterward Madame Ye shouted simply them. 两部不过刚建,实力孱弱,只有两位部首是大师。两人分身乏术,屡屡扑空,后来叶夫人索性把他们喊回去。 All kinds of rumor run all over the place. 各种各样的流言满天飞。 Some said that Madame Ye puts to death the dissident, is not good on to begin outwardly, only then borrows such method. 有的说叶夫人诛杀异己,不好明面上动手,只有借用这样的手段。 Some said that these bandits and thieves are only advanced posts, more than ten gangs of roving bandits are collecting, they already coveted to Tian Xin City this biggest city long time. 有的说这些盗贼只是前哨,十多股流贼正在汇集,他们早就对天心城这座最大的城市觊觎良久。 Tian Xin City is flustered, Master in aristocratic families family|home, does not dare to send, lest in the family|home had been carried the old haunt. 天心城人心惶惶,世家们家中的大师,也不敢派出去,唯恐家中被人端了老窝。 The Great Elder mansion, is Tian Xin City is most luxurious is also the guard most stern place. Tian Feng and Bing Ren two elite, firmly guard this place, two Unit Leader assume personal command personally. 大长老府邸,是天心城最豪华也是守卫最森严的地方。天锋和兵人两部的精锐,都牢牢驻守此地,两位部首亲自坐镇。 Madame Ye has drunk tea: „Investigated thoroughly?” 叶夫人浅浅地喝了一口茶:“都查清了吗？” The subordinate said respectfully: „Investigated thoroughly, several elders, participate in this matter.” 部属恭敬道:“都查清楚了,有好几位长老,都参与此事。” „Roving bandits?” “流贼呢？” „Closed up, has 200 li (0.5km) from Tian Xin City.” “已经合拢,距离天心城只有200里。” The news of roving bandits is real, the massive roving bandits are collecting, they are setting out toward Tian Xin City. The news that Grandmaster An Muda been powerless already travelled, nobody can prevent them. 流贼的消息是真实的,大量的流贼正在汇集,他们正在朝天心城进发。安木达宗师已经无力回天的消息早就传开,没有人能够阻挡他们。 In city many residents, starts to pack the thing, prepares to flee from calamity. 城内不少居民,都开始收拾东西,准备逃难。 Madame Ye somewhat sighs with emotion: „Inside and outside collude, can't they such get used to seeing me?” 叶夫人有些感慨道:“内外勾结啊,他们就这么看不惯我？” „They are shortsighted, are blinded by greed......” “他们鼠目寸光,利欲熏心……” Madame Ye shakes the head, the corners of the mouth are many for several points to taunt: „I know them not. They do not believe that I can save the aspect, because I am a woman! could it be that do they think themselves to be able?” 叶夫人摇头,嘴角多了几分嘲讽:“我知道他们不是的。他们只是不相信我能挽救局面,因为我是女人！难道他们觉得自己可以？” Yes, she thinks very laughable. 是的,她觉得很可笑。 These person of could it be that have not thought that pushes her, whom can they change to come up? 这些人难道就没想到,把她推下来,他们又能换谁上去呢？ But one group of cannot obtain does not think idiot who others obtain. 只不过一群自己得不到也不想别人得到的蠢货罢了。 Makes her feel what is disappointed, before has supported her several elders, in this disturbance has chosen waiting and seeing, this is she falls into the so passive real cause. 更让她感到寒心的是,之前一直支持她的几位长老,这次骚乱中都选择了观望,这才是她陷入如此被动的真正原因。 An elder openly has not supported her. 没有一位长老公开支持她。 Such being the case, from now on the future, will not have any elder. 既然如此,从今往后,再也不会有什么长老。 Her both eyes twinkle cold brightness, expression exceptionally is gentle indifferently: „Transmitted orders Central 3 Units, enters the battlefield, still revolting.”( To be continued.) 她的双目闪烁寒光,语气却异常温柔淡然:“传令中央三部,进入战场,平定叛变。”(未完待续。)