Chen Ping'an hung a wooden sign made of laurel trees on his waist. On the front was a strange saying, "Born in the bright moon, the order of the world is opened." On the reverse, it was "Fan's Guike". Gui Ke is not a distinguished guest, which is quite good.
Strange, and this osmanthus tree plaque that Fan Er personally gave to Chen Pingan also secretly engraved the small characters "Friends of Fan Er". This must be the handiwork of Fan Er, a guy who can secretly hide two kilograms of soil under the bed.
, can do such a thing.
Soon someone showed up to greet Chen Ping'an, and came slowly. There was no hint of enchantment in her walking. She was a middle-aged woman. Although she didn't look like a middle-aged woman, she had a good temperament, elegant and calm, and
Based on Chen Ping's appearance, she should be a Qi practitioner in the middle five realms. She claimed to be one of the nominal stewards of Osmanthus Island, and joked that taking advantage of her age, Mr. Chen could call her Aunt Gui, the Gui of Osmanthus.
Chen Pingan called Aunt Gui and said that there would be a lot of trouble on this trip to Daoxuan Mountain.
The woman smiled and shook her head, "For us businessmen, we never think it's any trouble when distinguished guests come to our door."
She pointed to the wooden sign on Chen Ping'an's waist and explained: "With the Guike sign that can only be given by the head of our family, Mr. Chen will receive a 30% discount on anything he purchases on Guihua Island."
Then the woman couldn't help laughing, and her smile became a little more intimate, "Young Master Fan sent a message to me, my aunt, so Mr. Chen can make another exception and get a 40% discount on everything."
Although Chen Ping'an nodded, he silently made up his mind in his heart that as long as it was not something he fell in love with at first sight, he would not buy anything on this cross-continental trip. After all, if others treat you as a friend, you should also treat others as a friend.
Therefore, doing business between real friends is really not what Chen Ping'an is good at, because it is difficult to find the right balance.
The woman Aunt Gui led Chen Ping'an to a tall mansion called Gui Palace. Along the way, she introduced the local customs and customs of Osmanthus Island to the young man. She specifically mentioned the osmanthus cake and osmanthus wine, saying that she must try more. Chen Ping'an's unique
There is one in the small courtyard, so you're welcome, just ask for it from the sweet-scented osmanthus girl who is the maid in the small courtyard.
Chen Ping'an did not refuse. He patted the sword-raising gourd on his waist and said with a smile: "I like drinking."
The woman glanced at the "vermilion wine gourd" and smiled, "That's good."
There are thousands of osmanthus trees on Osmanthus Island. The towering ancient ancestral tree on the top of the mountain is older than the old Dragon City. It was planted by a certain farmer immortal from the Divine Continent of Middle-earth. Osmanthus Island can become a cross-continental ship.
The ferry has been intact for thousands of years, and even as the roots of the osmanthus tree spread on the mountain, and the Fan family added soil with a unique method, the Osmanthus Island will continue to grow slowly, all thanks to the ancestral osmanthus tree, and the Fan family sells
The reason why the sweet-scented osmanthus wine is so expensive is that it is still a market with a high price but no market. It is also because the sweet-scented osmanthus for brewing is taken from the thousand-year-old Lao Gui. The wealthy businessmen of Aquarius Island and the Fan family of Laolongcheng occasionally buy it.
It is often used to give gifts or drink alone.
After passing the gate of Guigong, the woman led Chen Ping'an all the way through the corridor. The courtyard did not look majestic, but was actually like a house with a small bridge and flowing water. The woman finally led Chen Ping'an to a courtyard called "Guimai".
Chen Pingan raised his head to look at it a few more times and explained: "Osmanthus is called osmanthus because its leaf veins are like Gui in Confucian rituals. Although this courtyard does not occupy a large area, it is the most spiritual place on Osmanthus Island."
place."
Chen Pingan felt that it was a waste of natural resources. He was not a Qi practitioner, and the thickness of the Qi was meaningless. It would be better for others to spend money to stay in such a cave heaven, so he tentatively said: "Aunt Gui, I am a pure martial artist. It would be a waste to live with me."
Now, shall I find another yard?"
The woman smiled softly and said: "It's not a matter of money. Mr. Chen, just stay here with peace of mind. With the relationship between the young master and my young master, even if this place becomes the young master's exclusive courtyard in the future and Osmanthus Island is no longer open to outsiders, I will not
I feel surprised.”
These two sentences struck a chord in Chen Pingan's heart. Thinking of Fan Er, Chen Pingan walked into this elegant and peaceful Guimai courtyard with peace of mind.
There was a beautiful girl waiting in the courtyard for a long time. She was slim and graceful, with a cold temperament. Even if she was just standing quietly, she stood very gracefully. But after seeing the woman and Chen Pingan, she immediately smiled at Chen Pingan and said sweetly.
: "Mr. Chen, my name is Jinsu. Golden gold means millet, which means sweet-scented osmanthus in ancient books. From now on, I will take care of the young master's daily life."
The smile of the cold girl is quite like my flower blooming and killing hundreds of flowers.
Chen Ping'an was a little cautious and subconsciously clasped his fists in return, "From now on, there will be Miss Lao Jinsu."
Then he felt a little disappointed, took off the wine bottle and took a quick sip of wine.
The woman was good at observing words and expressions, and was keenly aware of the slightest change in the boy, but she did not think deeply about it. With all the changes in the world, it is normal for the boy to have some worries.
The woman said goodbye and left, but she saw an unexpected and unreasonable acquaintance at the door. It was the old rickshaw driver of the Fan family who drove the two to Guihua Island. The woman smiled and asked, "Is it Fan?"
Do you have anything else to tell me?"
The old coachman seemed to be quite respectful when facing Aunt Gui. He shook his head and said with a smile: "I was entrusted by the master of the family to go to Daoxuan Mountain with Mr. Chen. During this period, I am afraid I will have to live in Guimai Xiaoyuan."
Aunt Gui's eyes became even more surprised and she asked, "Do you need Jin Su to live elsewhere?"
The old coachman nodded, "The best thing is to let her choose a yard closer to her and just send her some food every day. There is no need to worry about the rest."
Although Aunt Gui was confused, she didn't say anything more. She turned around and said hello to Jin Su, who had a normal expression, and left together.
The old coachman did not forget to remind her, "The master of the house has ordered me to disturb Mrs. Gui. Let the ancestral osmanthus tree on the top of the mountain give some shade in the Guimai courtyard to prevent outsiders from prying into her."
Aunt Gui nodded. On the Osmanthus Island, the girl who was the leader of more than a hundred Osmanthus ladies picked golden millet. She couldn't help turning her head to look at the old coachman and the straw-shoe boy.
After Aunt Gui and Jinsu walked out of the Guimai courtyard, a cool mountain breeze blew past the place. At the same time, the shade of the trees enveloped the courtyard, but it passed briefly, and then the sun was still shining brightly.
The old coachman, whom Fan Er called Grandpa Ma, faced Chen Pingan and said frankly and honestly: "My name is Ma Zhi, and I am one of the Fan family's Qingke. I am a sword cultivator in the Golden Core realm, but I am not very talented and my killing power is not strong.
, even if he goes up against the Fu family who worships Chu Yang, he is still no match for him. This time, I, Ma Zhi, was entrusted by the family master, but the family master was also entrusted by Mr. Zheng of Chenchen Medicine Shop, who asked me to accompany Mr. Chen to test the sword.
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As soon as Chen Ping'an heard about Mr. Zheng, he knew that this should be one of Zheng Dafeng's rewards, so he raised his hands and clasped his fists for the second time in this small courtyard: ""
The old man smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I'll stay in the wing in the small courtyard. Mr. Chen will have a good rest today. You can visit Osmanthus Island more.
Otherwise, Mr. Chen may not have such leisure time if he starts testing the sword tomorrow."
The old man walked to a side room, closed the door, and said with a smile: "If Mr. Zheng Da is not joking, then the hospitality of the Fan family's Osmanthus Island this time is a bit exaggerated. Can that young warrior really handle it? I'm Ma Zhi
No matter how bad he is among his fellow sword cultivators in Jindan, he is still a Nine Realm sword cultivator."
Having said this, an ink-colored flying sword that was more than a foot long flew out of the old man's aura. After it appeared in the world, it began to slowly circle around the old man. The sword aura was thick and it dragged out streaks of black fireflies.
The room was filled with cold sword energy, and the heat of midsummer disappeared in an instant.
Chen Pingan lived in the main house facing the courtyard gate. After closing the door, he carefully opened the baggage that Zheng Dafeng had left at the door.
There is a well-printed book with the fresh scent of ink, titled "The Book of Swordsmanship". It is most likely that Zheng Dafeng found a trustworthy bookstore through the Fan family's connections, and he published it in person.
The four-character title of the book that catches my eye clearly shows his skill, but it really cannot be associated with the carefree Zheng Dafeng.
In addition to this "Swordsmanship Sermon", there was also an inconspicuous small cotton purse. After weighing it, there were only a few coins. Chen Pingan mistakenly thought it was Xiaoshu money or Guyu money. When he opened it, he was shocked.
Chen Pingan quickly covered his money bag and found a bag of gold and copper coins that could make Guyu Qian call him uncle! How precious are gold and copper coins? Chen Pingan knew very well how he got several mountains including Luolu Mountain? Just one.
The result of throwing a gold fine copper coin lightly!
Chen Pingan didn't even count the number, and didn't identify the type of gold and copper coins. Was it support money? Spring Festival money? Victory money? Or all three? Chen Pingan directly put it into Fang Cun Wu Fifteen without saying a word.
In the end, only a jade plaque and a letter were left.
The jade plaque does not have any seal carvings, it is just a square and simple jade plaque, but the texture is fine and feels like the best silk and satin in the world. At first glance, it looks like a good old thing. How good is it? With Chen Ping'an's current experience
My eyesight can't tell.
Chen Ping'an opened the envelope and found that the handwriting on the letter was indeed the same as the title of "The Classic of Swordsmanship". It must be Zheng Dafeng's handwriting. Several things in the letter were stated concisely and to the point. This sword classic is not high in moral principles, but it is a martial art.
The culmination of learning and the swordsmanship contained in it are all returning to the original nature, which is very suitable for a single-minded person like Chen Pingan to study and practice hard. Fifteen gold and copper coins are the repayment of five cents.
As for the jade plaque, Zheng Dafeng only said three words in the letter, "It's close at hand."
Apart from this, there is no introduction, not a word about its origins, how to use it.
But even if there are only these three words, they are enough.
When the young Cui Chan traveled to the Sui Dynasty, the Great Li State Master took it with him, which was a very close thing.
At the end of the letter, Zheng Dafeng said that Ma Zhi accompanied him to try the sword, which was just a small bonus from the three transactions. It was to allow Chen Ping'an to better adapt to the invisible "suppression" of the Great Wall of Sword Qi against a pure martial artist, so the Golden Dan Sword
Xiu Ma Zhi will use his natal flying sword when the time comes. It will not only provide guidance on swordsmanship, but also teach Chen Ping'an how to fight against an enemy who is a middle five sword cultivator.
When talking about this matter, Zheng Dafeng became a little sparing with pen and ink, and also added a few words similar to the principle of enduring hardships to become a master. But even if Chen Pingan just held the letter and looked at the words, he could imagine Zheng Dafeng.
When he wrote the letter, he had a mean smile on his face. Chen Pingan knew very well that Zheng Dafeng had heard about his training in the three realms, so he had no intention of making himself comfortable in the four realms. It is estimated that Zheng Dafeng was here at this moment.
Chenchen Pharmacy was secretly having fun, thinking that Chen Ping'an was going to suffer a lot on Osmanthus Island, and that guy would drink cold water as if he was drinking alcohol.
Otherwise, Lao Jianxiu would not let Chen Pingan finish visiting Osmanthus Island today.
Chen Pingan had to jump out of this hole dug by Zheng Dafeng.
Keep the Sword Sutra and Jade Tablets away. You can also put in square-inch items just like close-up items.
Chen Ping'an thought of Shen Gaozong He Xiaoliang for no reason. She had a dazzling array of things that were so close to each other.
But thinking of this Taoist nun fairy whose first impression was originally very good, Chen Ping'an now only has a heavy haze in his heart.
Chen Ping'an exhaled a sigh of relief and went out to visit Osmanthus Island.
Looking down from the top of the mountain, the ferry has not yet set sail, and at the foot of the mountain there are many Qi practitioners boarding one after another.
To be continued...