It was already noon, and the sunshine in early spring and March was slightly warm.

Li Yuansong chose the time to wash his hands in the golden basin at noon today.

Lu Xiaofei still stood there without moving, but his nerves became extremely tense after seeing the young Taoist priest. He had already made a deployment plan for this assassination mission, but the sudden appearance of the little Taoist priest

It became the biggest unexpected change outside this plan.

Lu Xiaofei felt an unprecedented pressure on Ye Suzhen of Qingcheng Mountain, who had only heard of his name but never met him in person. Although the young Taoist priest had never had any famous actions in the world, he could become a leader in various martial arts circles.

This person is admired and praised by all the leaders of the sect. Who dares to take it lightly?

Li Yuansong had a deep connection with the Chongzhen Sword Sect. If he suddenly died in front of Ye Suzhen, how would the young Taoist priest give up?

But the mission is the mission, and Lu Xiaofei has no way out.

Li Yuansong's wife's surname is Chen and her given name is Lanzhi. She is about thirty years old, a mature and charming age. She is smart and capable, and is quite famous in Changzhou. At this moment, Chen Lanzhi is walking out of the inner hall with light steps.

She kept smiling and greeting everyone along the way. As Changzhou Tiejian's virtuous wife, this woman was very decent in everything she did.

Although she was dressed relatively plainly and did not wear heavy makeup, her elegant and graceful appearance naturally revealed the unique charm of a mature woman. Many people in the crowd secretly sighed that Li Yuansong was so beautiful and lucky that he could marry such a woman.

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Seeing that the hour was approaching, most of the people in the courtyard were seated, waiting quietly for the protagonist to appear.

Chen Lanzhi came to Li Yuansong and said with a smile: "Ms. sir, the time has come."

Li Yuansong gently held the woman's soft hand, smiled and said softly: "Madam, my husband has traveled around the world a lot these years, and I have never seen you day and night, which has made you suffer a lot. And in order to prevent me from having any worries, you took the trouble to

I have worked hard to take care of this family, and now it is no longer empty. I am really grateful to my husband and feel guilty. But after today, I will definitely stay with you forever to make up for my debt to you." His words were sincere, and the look on his face as he spoke

Also full of guilt.

Chen Lanzhi met his eyes, and her face was still full of smiles. She also held Li Yuansong's hand with her backhand, and said: "Since the day Lanzhi met my husband, she knew that swordsmanship, pleasure and grudges have always been

Your dream, so it has never stopped you from entering the world all these years. I can only pray silently in my heart that everything will be safe for you. Fortunately, God has mercy on you. Until today, my husband is still intact, and I am satisfied. As for the rest, you and I

Since we are connected by the same fate, I should do my best to help you, so why should my husband be polite to me?" She spoke softly, with infinite tenderness in her eyes, which really made others envious.

Li Yuansong sighed softly and said to the woman softly: "My lady's kindness to me will be engraved in my heart." His expression was full of love and affection for the woman.

Huo Zhendong, who was closest to the two of them, put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Li can marry such a reasonable, smart and capable woman as my sister-in-law. It is really a good blessing that has been cultivated for several generations. Although I lament that Brother Li retreated bravely,

But seeing how loving you are today, I feel very happy for you."

Chen Lanzhi turned to Huo Zhendong with her beautiful eyes, smiled brightly, and said: "My husband-in-law has been working abroad these years. Fortunately, Brother Huo and others have helped me. I am very grateful. I will offer Brother Huo a glass of wine later to express my gratitude.

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Huo Zhendong laughed and said: "Mrs. Sister-in-law, you are so polite. Brother Li and I have a good relationship in the world. We are like bosom friends. It is my duty to help Huo with all my strength in matters concerning the world. But from now on, Brother Li will be solely taken care of by Madam-in-law."

Chen Lanzhi naturally understood that there was a joke in Huo Zhendong's words, so she continued: "Brother Huo has given orders, and Lanzhi must obey them and not dare to violate them." After saying this, she glanced at Li Yuansong, with water in her eyes.

Li Yuansong also smiled and said: "Brother Huo, don't worry. Although Yuansong can't fight with you again in the future, the door of the Li family will always be open for you."

Huo Zhen Dong smiled and said: "My face is thicker than the calluses on my hands, so Brother Li, don't worry, I will inevitably come here to have a few drinks in the future."

Everyone in the courtyard couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere was lively and harmonious.

Huo Zhendong looked at the sky and said, "Brother Li, let's talk about it later. Don't miss your good time."

Chen Lanzhi also echoed: "Ms. sir, let's start now."

Li Yuansong smiled and nodded.

Chen Lanzhi immediately ordered the servants to prepare for the golden basin hand-washing ceremony. Within a moment, the servants set up the desk outside the main door of the inner hall. According to the rules, before washing hands with the golden basin, one must first worship heaven, earth and one's ancestors. So the worship place

The necessary fruits, wine, incense, candles, etc. are also all available and arranged on the table by the servants.

On one side of the desk is a three-foot-long black-sheathed sword, which is the iron sword for which Li Yuansong became famous.

A servant walked to the desk with three incense sticks and put them down. Then Lu Xiaofei followed him out of the inner hall and placed the copper basin filled with water in his hand on the desk. Lu Xiaofei followed immediately.

Stand far away and wait quietly.

Everything was ready, the courtyard was quiet at this time, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Yuansong.

Changzhou Iron Sword Li Yuansong, who has been active in the world for more than 20 years, will retire from the world today.

Li Yuansong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then walked to the desk. Chen Lanzhi and Huo Zhendong, who were closest to him, took a few steps back consciously.

Li Yuansong took the three sticks of incense from the table with a respectful expression, and then a servant came forward to light it for him.

The three pillars of incense quickly emitted green smoke in Li Yuansong's hands, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

Lu Xiaofei, who was standing in the distance, looked at the three sticks of incense, and his heart suddenly tightened.

Li Yuansong held incense and knelt down in front of the desk to bow to heaven and earth. Then he turned around and knelt down to the inner hall to salute the ancestors of the Li family.

Then Li Yuansong stood up and inserted the incense into the incense burner. The servant then filled the three wine glasses on the table with wine. Li Yuansong looked solemn and respectfully raised the wine glasses over his head one by one, and then sprinkled the wine on the ground.

, to make sacrifices.

After the ceremony, Li Yuansong looked slightly relaxed. He turned around and faced the courtyard full of fellow friends.

Li Yuansong took a deep breath and looked at the familiar faces in the courtyard. He couldn't help but think of the years in the martial arts world. He had fought with his life for pleasure and grudges, and he also had the boldness to raise a glass and drink on a moonlit night. But the so-called martial arts world was nothing more than that after all.

Even the days of licking blood from the edge of a knife were also a glorious past that Li Yuansong was proud of. Over the years, he has been inseparable from the Jianghu, because he is a Jianghu man. Now he only needs to put the hand holding the sword into the basin of water in front of him.

, if he drinks a glass of farewell wine with these people, he will no longer be involved in the Jianghu, and together with his youthful dream of the Jianghu, they will all dissipate in that basin of clear water. Li Yuansong felt something in his heart while his thoughts were floating, and his heart was full of mixed feelings.

There was silence for a long time.

Everyone in the courtyard understood the complicated mood of this famous hero at this moment, and they fell silent for a while.

After a while, Li Yuansong sighed softly. He looked at the crowd and said, "Thanks to all the friends from the martial arts community for gathering here today, Li is extremely grateful. Li came from the Qingcheng Chongzhen Sword Sect in his twenties and went down the mountain with his sword to travel around the world.

It has been more than 20 years now. In the past 20 years, Li has experienced many grievances and grievances, and has almost died several times with five steps. However, it is the duty of our generation of martial arts warriors to hoe the strong, support the weak, and protect morality.

Over the years, Li has made many comrades and friends like all of you here today, and he has also made many enemies. However, Li has always had a clear conscience in what he has done in the world, so Li has never backed down and regretted it. However,

Thanks to the admiration of friends in the world, although Li has a little reputation, but I think about it carefully, he deserves it. Apart from doing what is within his power and duty-bound with an iron sword, he has never done any other earth-shattering deeds that I can be proud of.

Fortunately, with the strong support of all my comrades over the years, Li Yuansong has the opportunity to escape unharmed today. I, Li Yuansong, will never forget this friendship for the rest of my life."

His true feelings were revealed as he spoke. Thinking that he had spent half his life wandering in the world, countless past events were flashing through his mind one by one, but those unforgettable experiences were about to become a thing of the past. Li Yuansong couldn't help but show a slight desolation in his expression.

Someone in the crowd said: "In the past twenty years or so, Hero Li has been crossing the rivers and lakes with an iron sword, rescuing people from danger and eradicating violence. He has never put his own interests and safety first. He is truly a role model for people in the martial arts of our generation, and he can truly be called a hero."

In the name of the people. Recently, the notorious flower thief Hua Wuji, who was causing harm to the world, was eradicated. It was at the height of the sun, but he chose to retreat bravely at this time. It is really a great loss to the world, and I and everyone else can't help but feel a lot of emotion."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the courtyard couldn't help but sigh softly in agreement, with regrets beyond words.

Li Yuansong was very excited when he saw this. He shook his head slightly and said: "Hua Wuji has harmed the world for many years, and everyone should kill him. Since Li is in the world, it is unworthy of his duty to eliminate harm for the people.

Mention it. Besides, this matter also had Brother Huo Zhendong’s hard work helping me. It’s not my fault alone.”

Huo Zhendong on the side heard the words and continued: "Brother Li, if you hadn't already made a plan, otherwise with Hua Wuji's cunning and cunning, it would be extremely difficult to get rid of him. So the first prize in this matter must be yours, and I can't do it."

Just helping from the side."

Li Yuansong sighed: "Now that the flower thief has been eliminated, Li has some more comfort. Although I have no regrets over the years, I have always been walking on thin ice. In recent years, I have felt even more powerless. The battle to eradicate Hua Wuji made me feel even more

I am tired. Although fighting swords in the martial arts world is my lifelong pursuit, it can be seen that there are too many grievances and hatreds, which makes me understand that besides the martial arts world, there are other more important things in the rest of my life. Therefore, after thinking about it for a long time, I decided to

Today Jinpen washes his hands, seals his sword, retreats into seclusion and withdraws from the world. After today, Li only wants to live a peaceful life with his beloved wife and never ask about the rights and wrongs of the world."

Li Yuansong looked around at the people in the courtyard with a rather solemn expression. He stepped forward, took off the iron sword and held it in his hand. He gently stroked the scabbard with his fingers, his eyes filled with reluctance. This sword had been with him for many years.

In those years full of killing and bloodshed, this iron sword was his most loyal friend and reliance. Now that it was about to be sealed forever, Li Yuansong felt a faint pain in his heart, just like saying goodbye to a friend whom he had known for his life.

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Li Yuansong held the sword in both hands and faced everyone, and said seriously: "Now, I, Li Yuansong, will officially inform Jianghu: Jinpen washes his hands and seals the sword and goes into seclusion. The grievances and grudges in Jianghu have all disappeared. I hope that all the comrades present today will witness it!"

"After saying this, he bowed deeply to everyone.

Immediately, a servant came forward holding a long wooden box. The box was the same length as the iron sword. It had a lid and a lock. It was obvious that the iron sword was sealed in the wooden box.

Sure enough, Li Yuansong hesitated for a moment, obviously reluctant to let go. But he immediately adjusted his expression, solemnly put the iron sword that had been with him for many years into the wooden box, and finally closed the lid himself and locked the lock at the same time.

Then the waiter respectfully held the box and left.

After the iron sword was sealed, Li Yuansong didn't waste any more time. He rolled up his sleeves and put his hands into the water in the copper basin on the desk. The action of washing his hands was no different from when he usually groomed himself, but the feeling in his heart was hard to describe.

Washing hands is just a formality, so Li Yuansong quickly took out his hands, and then picked up a cloth to clean his hands. After doing these things, it means that today's golden basin hand-washing ceremony has been officially completed, and the "Changzhou Iron Sword" has become a thing of the past forever.

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Everyone in the courtyard focused their attention on Li Yuansong and waited for him to complete the hand-washing ceremony. Everyone was silent and no one spoke to show respect.

In the distance, Lu Xiaofei saw with his own eyes that Li Yuansong washed his hands, and his tense heart relaxed slightly.

Afterwards, Li Yuansong personally filled a glass of wine and said to everyone: "Everyone has worked so hard to come here to gather together, which is enough to make this humble house shine. Li is fortunate to have known you all in the world, and today I am also separated from you in the world, and finally there is a beginning and an end.

.As I said before, Li will never forget the love that all of you had for each other. But after today, you and I will no longer be able to walk together in the world. I hope that we will cherish each other and see you again if we are destined to meet each other."

His tone suddenly choked up, showing that he was quite excited. Then he forced a smile, raised his glass and continued: "The house is humble and simple, and the hospitality is not good. Please don't laugh. Please drink this cup with me to express my gratitude to Jianghu."

Feelings."

There was already a servant in the courtyard pouring wine on the wine table. As soon as Li Yuansong said this, everyone in the courtyard went to get the wine glasses.

The young Taoist priest who was far away from the crowd was still holding a cup of tea.
To be continued...