Chapter 253: Before the Banquet of Heroes, a Guest in Straw Raincoat ArrivesThis area is located in the inner bay beside the Minjiang River. Xuanlin Cave covers an area of ​​3,000 acres. It is built on the mountain and surrounded by rivers. The cliff is dozens of meters high and there is only one pier for landing. It is a natural place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. There are clusters of buildings along the mountains and waterside, including martial arts arenas, training rooms, weapon warehouses, martial arts storage buildings, etc. The fourteen streets are well-organized and can accommodate tens of thousands of people. This was also the place that was expanded for the Giant Whale Gang when Xu Shenglan was there. now. There are many ships at the Xuanlin Cave Wharf, and guests from all walks of life in the martial arts world have arrived. Jianzhai, Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Tianshui Palace, Baibing Villa, and even Xiyi Sect, Cangjian Mountain, and Badao Sect all sent representatives. The magnificent main hall was filled with hundreds of high-ranking officials from various forces. In the spacious martial arts arena, three hundred round tables were filled with thousands of people. The time has not come yet.

Today's protagonist, Master Xu, the Giant Whale Blade, has not appeared yet. At this time, masters from all sides are chatting and testing each other with words. On the main table in the front. Tan Tai Xuan Yin represented Jian Zhai and deservedly sat next to the main seat. her gaze. At this moment, he was staring at a table of people not far away who were of extraordinary demeanor and elegant clothes. "Fairy Tantai, what are you looking at?" The person who spoke was Liu Yin from the Xiyi Sect, who had met Song Lin and others at the foot of Chaomu Cliff. "nothing." Tan Tai Xuan Yin withdrew his gaze and said calmly. "Those people seem to be from Cangzhou. Do you know them, Fairy?" Liu Yin asked curiously. "do not know." Tan Tai Xuan Yin's expression was cold. "Oh, really?" Liu Yin looked at the group of people thoughtfully. At Xu Canghai’s birthday party celebrating his comeback, people from Cangzhou came. Why? And...will the demon sword Song Lin appear today? According to rumors, the Giant Whale Gang had an engagement with the Cangzhou Song Clan. After Xu Shenglan's death, both parties tacitly postponed the engagement indefinitely, which was equivalent to canceling the engagement while saving face for both parties. now. Song Lin emerged as a rising star, showing a talent that was no less than Xu Shenglan's. Could this group of people be representatives sent by the Song clan? If this is true, the purpose of their trip is somewhat intriguing. Now on the other side.

Xu Yunxiong, the current leader of the Giant Whale Gang, was walking on a path in the back mountain. An auspicious time is coming. He is going to ask Xu Canghai to come out of retirement. After turning a few corners, an ordinary thatched house appeared at the foot of the mountain. The third most powerful person on the black list, a man who has dominated the martial arts world for decades, actually lives in such a simple environment. "Father, the guests are seated and everything is ready. The people from Cangzhou have also arrived." Xu Yunxiong stopped outside the thatched cottage and bowed. "Ah." A faint response came from the thatched cottage. When Xu Yunxiong heard the voice, he couldn't help but lower his head even more. "Go ahead, I'll be there later." Xu Canghai's vigorous voice came from the house. "Yes, father." Xu Yunxiong lowered his head in response, then turned and left. This master of the Divine Palace ranked eighth on the black list, actually treated his biological father like a superior and a subordinate. Not to mention the father-son affection, there was not even a hint of human touch. At this time, in the thatched hut. An old man stood quietly in front of the desk. He had a strong figure, a very broad back, and a pair of slender arms that seemed to be able to lift a giant blade. His eye sockets were deep and angular, and his half-white eyebrows were sharp and majestic. This vigorous old man is a famous figure in the martial arts world of the same generation as Jian Shiyi, the old fisherman and others - the Giant Whale Blade, Xu Canghai. And at this time. The old man is writing. An ordinary goat-hair brush, yellowed straw paper, and as the tip of the brush falls, sharp characters appear. The world is out of my generation, and the years are reminded as soon as I enter the world. Just look at the style of calligraphy. This old man who has lived in seclusion for many years is old in body but not in heart. I wonder if the giant whale knife that has not been used for a long time has also not aged? half an hour. The ink on the straw paper is drying. Xu Canghai smiled faintly, rolled up the straw paper, turned around and pushed the door. Corner of the thatched cottage.

A huge whale knife as wide as a door panel quietly leaned against the corner of the wall, silently lurking in the dark and shabby room. "coming!" "Mr. Xu!" Inside the main hall of the Giant Whale Gang, everyone suddenly stood up and looked in the same direction. An old man in gray clothes walked slowly with his hands behind his back. He did not show any aura, and in the eyes of everyone, he looked like a walking sword. It is so domineering and majestic that people dare not look directly at it. "Hello, Mr. Xu!" "I wish Mr. Xu good fortune and a long life!" Shouts came from nowhere and suddenly filled the hall, creating a lively atmosphere. "Thank you all for coming today." Xu Canghai smiled, and his steady voice actually quieted the entire audience. "You are a guest from afar, so please don't be shy and eat and drink as you please. Today's birthday banquet is just to prove that I am one year older. I would like to announce a few things here." "Mr. Xu, please speak." Someone delivered the message at the right time. Xu Canghai shook his head and said, "How can such a small matter ruin everyone's fun? It won't be too late to talk about it after everyone has eaten and drunk enough." He didn't seem to be in any hurry at all. It also seems like...waiting for something. "Yes, yes, everyone eat and drink first." "It's a rare occasion for us to get together today, just feel free to do as you please, hahahahaha" Everyone burst into laughter and the atmosphere became harmonious. Some caring people watching this scene couldn't help but feel emotional. Xu Canghai is Xu Canghai. As long as he is still there, the Giant Whale Gang will not fall. When Xu Shenglan fell, everyone thought that the Giant Whale Gang would fall into a trough, but in the end, it prospered. The ten-year period that Xu Yunxiong promised did indeed cause great pain to the Giant Whale Gang. But with Xu Canghai here, everything will come back to normal. "Disciple of Jianzhai, I am honored to meet Senior Xu." Tan Tai Xuan Yin put down her sword and bowed to Xu Cang Hai. "Miss Tan Tai, there is no need to be like this. You are a monk in Jianzhai and should be treated as my peer. Please stand up quickly." Xu Canghai's attitude was gentle, with a hint of panic on his face just right. Wait for Tan Tai Xuan Yin to pay his respects.

The other talents at the table congratulated Xu Canghai one after another. then. Everyone took their seats. Pushing the cup and changing the cup, it's fun. Time passes gradually. The brothers from the first, second, third, fourth and fifth branches of the Xu family, led the younger generation of the third generation, and walked around the venue constantly toasting everyone. For a while. The atmosphere on all sides became increasingly heated. Everyone has seen that Xu Canghai is still as skilled as ever. Judging from his mental state, he will have no problem maintaining his peak for another twenty or thirty years. The second generation of the Xu family, although Xu Yunfeng is dead, there is still Xu Yunxiong who is ranked eighth on the blacklist. And the third generation of the Xu family. It was only then that everyone realized that, except Xu Haiquan from the first wife's house, the young men from the second and third wives all had eagle-like eyes and wolf-like looks, and they all had the appearance of being heroes. It is a bit strange that the whole family is like this. However, it also caused the balance in some people's hearts to gradually tilt. So what about the demon sword Song Lin? No matter how talented he is, he will just be another Xu Shenglan in the future. After a few decades, maybe he can grow to be as good as Xu Canghai. Between the future and the present. They naturally know how to choose. The atmosphere inside the hall was lively, and it was no less lively outside the hall. Seeing the power of the Giant Whale Gang, the small and medium-sized forces naturally flattered them and took the initiative to establish relationships with the backbone members of the Giant Whale Gang. And at this time. On the Minjiang River outside the Xuanlin Cave, a tiny boat was floating on the river, slowly approaching. On a lonely boat. The man in straw raincoat wears a straw hat and a fish-butchering knife on his waist. He looks through the brim of his hat silently at the buildings nestled against the mountains and water in the distance. one Year. He finally returned to this familiar place again. Scenes from the past flashed before my eyes. Being trampled underfoot, ostracized and humiliated, not even having a servant, eating food worse than pigs and dogs every day... The humiliation suffered that year.

Today, it's time to take it back. Bang bang bang~~Fireworks bloom into the sky. Even across several miles of river, Song Lin seemed to be able to hear the lively voices in Xuanlin Cave. "Everyone." In the main hall. Xu Canghai seemed to feel that the atmosphere was right and finally stood up. Suddenly. The whole place fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to him. "First of all, thank you all for coming here today. I am seventy years old now, and I have retired from the world. Actually, I have long lost interest in the disputes in the martial arts world. Unfortunately, my descendants are really useless..." Xu Canghai looked around the room and sighed slowly. "Here, on behalf of the Giant Whale Gang, I apologize to you all and to the entire martial arts world. It was Xu's poor parenting that brought immeasurable disasters to many of his fellows." Say it. He bowed with both hands and slowly bent down to the crowd. "Absolutely not!" "Master Xu, we cannot accept such a great gift." "Who doesn't have a child who makes mistakes? Now, Xu Jingting has paid the price, and the Giant Whale Gang has also made compensation. He has taken on the responsibility of a major sect in the martial arts world, so we can't pursue him any further." "Yes, yes. Today, everyone present is a junior. How dare we let Senior Xu do this?" "Xu Jingting is an adopted son. If there is any fault, it is Xu Shenglan's fault. What does it have to do with Old Master Xu? I am really unworthy of your apology." Xu Canghai's proactive apology immediately changed the atmosphere in the audience. Everyone spoke up, as if he was the victim. A poor old man in his seventies who still had to worry about his younger generation, who had lost his sons and grandsons. "This is what Xu should do." Xu Canghai said solemnly: "The promise made by the rebellious son that day should be strictly upheld by the Giant Whale Gang. Since everyone is here today, Xu will represent the Giant Whale Gang and make another statement." "The Giant Whale Gang feels guilty about Song Lin's incident." "The deaths of Yunfeng, Hailong, and Haipeng were all their own fault. They cannot blame anyone else. However, the fact that brothers killed each other and uncles and nephews killed each other is already a fact. It can be said that the relatives are sad, and the enemies are happy..." "Of course." "A prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold." "From now on, the past grudges between the Giant Whale Gang and Song Lin will be written off." "In Xu's eyes, he has always been my grandson and Sheng Lan's most beloved son. Today I am here to make my position clear. If Song Lin is willing to come back, let the past be the past."

"As long as he is willing, he is still Xu Lin, the closest grandson to me, Xu Canghai. The Xu family treated him badly in the past, but now that the Sixth Branch has been removed from the family, he will come back to inherit the Sixth Branch." "From now on, the Xu family will definitely treat him as their own brother, nephew or nephew." "If anyone dares to disobey, he will be stabbed like this." Xu Canghai's loud voice spread throughout the venue. Say it. He stretched out his hand and grabbed the sword that Xu Yunxiong had placed beside him. With a sudden palm strike, the giant whale sword as wide as a door panel broke into two and fell to the ground with a clang. There was silence inside and outside the hall. This giant whale knife Xu Canghai, what a courage! Song Lin killed Xu Yunfeng, Xu Hailong, and Xu Haipeng, and wiped out the six branches of the Xu family alone, and actually let him come back to inherit the power of the six branches. "Old man, you are righteous!" "As expected of a highly respected elder in the martial arts world, you have such a broad mind, you are truly a role model for our generation!" "If I were Song Lin, I would be grateful and kowtow to Mr. Xu to admit my mistake." "Hahaha, from today on, I'm afraid I should call you Xu Lin." One voice after another was heard, praising Xu Canghai's virtues. this moment. His image in the eyes of the world has been elevated to a higher level. Xu Canghai turned his head. Looking at the group of stunned Xu family members. His tone was serious: "Yun Xiong, Yun Ling, Yun Shan... do you have any objections?" "I have objections." A voice sounded at this moment. (End of this chapter)