According to the custom of the small town of Lizhudongtian, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, every household will stand on their broomsticks, and it is not advisable to travel far.
Chen Pingan asked Ma Duyi to give guidance on Zeng Ye's practice. After spending time together day and night, Chen Pingan thought about it. At the end of last year, he handed over the paper detailing the secret method of ghost cultivation to Ma Duyi, allowing her to read it.
, if you have any doubts, you can ask Zeng Ye. As they are also cultivators, the difference in cultivation qualifications can be seen at a glance. Regarding the practice of this secret technique, Ma Duyi quickly surpassed the newcomers. In less than a month, he
Can give Zeng Ye some guidance and solve the crux of the problem.
Fortunately, Zeng Ye was accustomed to this. Instead of being discouraged, disappointed or jealous, he became more diligent in his practice and became more determined to make up for his shortcomings with diligence.
This makes Chen Ping'an somewhat gratified. Being able to accept one's fate but not accept one's fate is an extremely valuable trait for a person who practices Taoism. As long as one perseveres and becomes a late bloomer, it is not a luxury.
Today, Chen Ping'an was basking in the sun in the lonely courtyard of the inn. He opened the book box left in the mud and snow and recorded the books one by one. He thought that if there was a chance, he would exchange it with Zeng Ye in the future.
The original owner's private seals for the collection of books were stamped on the pages, both of which had the two seals "水水云来" and "Rugged old man". Zeng Ye would follow the clues in the future and find the scholarly family who fled south. It should not be difficult.
At noon, Chen Pingan received another flying sword message from Qingxia Island, saying that it was a flying sword from Piyun Mountain in Longquan, Dali. Since Chen Pingan was not in Shujian Lake, he had to temporarily stay in the sword room of Qingxia Island.
Liu Zhimao used Feijian to ask Chen Pingan how to deal with it. Chen Pingan replied, telling Liu Zhimao where the three cavalry were currently staying, and asked Island Master Liu to make a trip in person to bring the Feijian.
On the night of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Liu Zhimao rushed to the Zhoucheng Inn and personally delivered the flying sword from the Beiyue Zhengshen of Dali to Chen Pingan.
Chen Pingan did not open the Piyun Mountain Flying Sword in front of Liu Zhimao. A Nascent Soul Earth Immortal, especially an old Yuanying like Liu Zhimao who is expected to reach the fifth realm, has endless magic and magical powers. Both parties are just gathering for profit.
allies, not friends, the relationship is not that good.
The two sat opposite each other in the inn room.
Liu Zhimao got straight to the point: "According to Mr. Chen's instructions before leaving Qingxia Island, I have quietly removed the ban on Hongsu in Zhuxian Mansion, but I did not take the initiative to send him to Gongliu Island to show his goodwill to Liu Laocheng. Now Liu Laocheng and
Mr. Chen is also an ally. Even if a friend of a friend is not necessarily a friend, the relationship between our Qingxia Island and Gongliu Island has been eased thanks to Mr. Chen. Tan Yuanyi has made a special trip to Qingxia Island and has obviously expressed his feelings for Chen.
My husband has become more respectful, so I personally ran an errand this time. In addition to bringing the Dali Communication Flying Sword to Mr. Chen, I also had a small gift, which was regarded as a spring New Year gift from Qingxia Island to Mr. Chen.
Don't refuse, this has been the rule of Qingxia Island for many years. In the first month, the island worships, and everyone has a share."
Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "The size of Qingxia Island and the old rules are clear to me, so even if Island Master Liu doesn't give it, I will remind Island Master Liu."
Liu Zhimao took out a slightly sparse walnut bracelet. It seemed that due to poor storage over the years, less than half of the walnuts had been lost. Only eight walnuts were carved with the images of gods such as the Rain Master, the God of Thunder, and the Mother of Lightning.
The walnuts are about the size of a thumb, full of ancient meaning, and the ancient gods are lifelike. Liu Zhimao smiled and said: "Just pick them off and throw them on the ground. You can command wind, rain, thunder, lightning, fire, etc. The power of a walnut after it explodes
, which is equivalent to a powerful blow from an ordinary golden elixir. However, each walnut will be destroyed after use, so it is not a very good magic weapon. However, Mr. Chen is now damaged in appearance and spirit, and it is not suitable to fight with people often. This thing
Just right.”
Chen Ping'an gently put it into his sleeve and thanked him: "That's true. Island Master Liu is serious about it."
Liu Zhimao smiled and said: "Three things happened recently, which shocked the Zhu Ying Dynasty and all the vassal states. One was that the Nine Realm Sword Cultivator lurking in Shujian Lake was chased by a woman in green and a boy in white for more than a thousand people.
Here, they finally joined forces to kill him. The woman in Tsing Yi was the unknown monk who destroyed the Furong Mountain Ancestral Master Hall during the previous Gongliu Island Alliance. It is rumored that her identity is Da Li Niangan Lang. As for the one who turned out to be
The young man in white clothes has great Taoism and is equipped with a dazzling array of magic weapons. He chases him all the way, as if he is strolling in a courtyard. The Nine Realm Sword Cultivator is in a very embarrassed state."
Having said this, Liu Zhimao looked at Chen Pingan with a smile.
Chen Pingan asked: "What do you say about Oriole Island?"
Liu Zhimao said: "After the Oriole Island Dixian couple learned the news, they visited Tan Yuanyi that day and prayed for protection. They completely surrendered to Dali."
Chen Pingan nodded and said, "That's good news."
Liu Zhimao continued: "The second thing is that General Su Gaoshan threatened to break through the capital of Shihao Kingdom before the Lantern Festival in the first month of this year. Those who do not want to be buried with the Han family of Shihao Kingdom only need to leave the family in the first month of this year."
As long as a portal with someone serving as an official is posted with the statues of the two door gods, Yuan and Cao, they can avoid the disaster of war. If the powerful portals of the powerful have not posted the door gods when the cavalry of the Great Li invade the city, they will all be regarded as Han's desire.
Damn it. After the city was broken, within three days, people in the streets and shops were replaced with the Great Li Gate God, which would also avoid all disturbances. After three days, all large and small houses that did not have the Great Li Gate God hanging there were recorded in a book for the purpose of settling accounts in the future.
"
Chen Ping'an said softly: "The temple comes first, and attacking the heart comes first."
Liu Zhimao's eyes were playful, "As for the third thing, if it were a peaceful and prosperous era, it would be a big news, but now it is not so conspicuous. Han Jingxin, the most favored prince of the Shihao Kingdom, died suddenly in the local area.
In a wilderness in the mountains, the bodies were missing. Mr. Zeng, who was enshrined by the royal family, was nowhere to be found. Hu Han, the number one martial artist in Shihao Kingdom, was also beheaded. It is said that Xu Mao, a poet in Hengshan, used two heads as a certificate of surrender.
On a snowy night, I dedicated it to the general of the Great Li, Su Gaoshan, and was promoted to General Qianwu Niu, the fourth-rank official of the Great Li Dynasty. It can be said that he has reached the sky in one step. It is really not easy to earn the military merits of the Great Li."
Liu Zhimao took out two wine bowls and put them on the table. Chen Pingan took off the sword gourd and smiled. Liu Zhimao wisely put away one of them, knowing that the accountant opposite would not use his own wine bowl.
, but there are still some rules at the wine table. Chen Pingan poured a bowl of wine for Liu Zhimao, while he drank from a sword gourd.
Then Chen Ping'an took a sip of wine and said slowly: "Island Master Liu, there is no need to doubt it. I was the one who killed him. As for the two heads, they were cut off by Xu Mao. If I don't kill Xu Mao, he will help me prevent the disaster."
, each takes what he needs.”
"As expected."
Liu Zhimao laughed heartily and said: "Shi Haoguo is not big or small. If he can hit the tip of Mr. Chen's sword, Han Jingxin should not be the emperor in this life. But to be honest, a few
Among the princes, Han Jingxin has the highest hopes from the Emperor of Shihao Kingdom, he also has the deepest personal wealth, and he originally had the best opportunity, but it is a pity that this little guy is seeking his own death, so there is nothing he can do about it."
Chen Ping'an asked: "Master Liu, there is one thing that I still can't figure out. There are so many vassal states in the Zhuying Dynasty including Shihao Kingdom. Why do they all choose to fight to the death with the Great Li Cavalry? In Aquarius Continent,
As a vassal vassal of a great dynasty, we shouldn't be so decisive. We shouldn't have such a small voice of opposition above the temple. Starting from the Great Sui vassal of Huang Ting Kingdom to the north of Guanhu Academy, the entire northern territory of Aquarius Continent...
"
Chen Pingan tapped the table with his fingers, "This is the only place, it's unreasonable."
Liu Zhimao hesitated for a moment, raised the wine bowl, took a sip of wine, and said slowly: "Hundreds of schools of thought, each has its own bet. Although Aoping Continent is small, Da Li can obtain the main lineage of the Mo family, the Yin Yang family, and the Aoping Continent.
The military strategists headed by Zhenwushan, etc., all chose the Song family of Dali. As the most powerful Zhuying dynasty in central Aquarius Continent, it is reasonable to have the support of the main lineage and side branches of hundreds of schools of thought.
As far as I know, there is strong support from farmers, pharmacists, merchants, strategists and other branches. There are many sword cultivators in the Zhuying Dynasty, which can be said to be prosperous. They are also close to Guanhu Academy, and the Great Li Cavalry is here.
It’s not surprising that it’s blocked here.”
Chen Ping'an suddenly understood, he raised his sword gourd, and Liu Zhimao raised his wine bowl, and each drank.
Liu Zhimao is dressed in plain linen white clothes. He looks simple, like a hermit living in the cold mountains and forests. If you look closely, you will find that he has an air of immortality.
Chen Pingan suddenly sighed: "Unconsciously, I almost forgot that Island Master Liu is a Nascent Soul monk."
Liu Zhimao drank slowly and contentedly. Through the window, the roof ridges outside the window were still covered with snow. He smiled and said: "Unconsciously, I almost forgot that Mr. Chen was born in Mud Bottle Alley."
Chen Ping'an suddenly leaned forward and handed over the sword gourd. Liu Zhimao was stunned for a moment and bumped it lightly with the wine bowl.
Chen Ping'an took a swig of wine and said seriously: "I was wrong earlier. You and I can indeed be regarded as half-confidants. It has nothing to do with whether we are enemies or friends."
Liu Zhimao took back the wine bowl and was not in a hurry to drink. He stared at the young man in the blue cotton robe. His appearance and spirit were gradually getting darker. Only a pair of eyes that were once extremely clear and bright became more and more faint, but less and less turbid.
, instead of the kind of deep undercurrent surging in the city, Liu Zhimao drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp, stood up and said: "I won't delay Mr. Chen's business. If Shujian Lake can be improved, there will be no friends between you and me.
It’s an extravagant hope. I just hope that we will have a chance to sit down and drink together again in the future. After drinking, we can separate, chat for a few words, and then part ways. We can drink again when we meet again in the next year, that’s all.”
Chen Ping'an shook his head: "Farewell to Shujian Lake. Once Island Master Liu reaches the upper five realms, there will be a world of difference, but he may not be in this state of mind."
Liu Zhimao smiled and said: "Mr. Chen cultivates his mind and makes great progress with each passing day. By then, he may not be in the same state of mind as he is today."
The two said in unison: "You are a close friend."
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After Liu Zhimao left, Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye came over and sat down cautiously.
Liu Zhimao neither used the earthly immortal power to isolate the small world, nor did Chen Ping'an talk to him, nor did he deliberately hide him.
So Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye could still vaguely hear the chatter and laughter here.
Ma Duyi's eyes were complicated.
Zeng Ye looked puzzled.
Chen Ping'an didn't explain much. He just asked about some key issues in Zeng Ye's practice, and explained them thoroughly to the young man one by one. In addition to being meticulous, he occasionally broke through the topic with a few sentences and gave some advice. Although Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye strengthened each other, they were even able to help Zeng Ye.
Ye solved his doubts, but it was still slightly lacking compared to Chen Pingan, at least Chen Pingan felt that way. But those words that Chen Pingan thought were plain and ordinary fell into the ears of Ma Duyi, who had better qualifications than Zeng Ye, and everything was awkward.
open.
It was as if a fairy was pulling the waterfall, but she and Zeng Ye could only stand at the bottom of the waterfall, using basins and bowls to collect water to quench their thirst.
After Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye left, Chen Ping'an opened the ban on the Great Li Piyunshan Flying Sword.
It's unexpected news.
A minister of the Rites Department of the Song Dynasty in Dali came to Longquan County in person. In addition to inspecting the Wenwu Temple in Longquan County, he secretly visited Wei Bo, the god of mountains, and put forward a new suggestion.
The Dali court has recently "redeemed" many hills abandoned by the Xian family, and plans to use this to make a big deal with Chen Pingan. Dali owes Chen Pingan the remaining gold and fine copper coins on credit, and Chen Pingan can use this to buy those
Even the Xian family's mansion has been opened up, and there are "mature" hills with ready-made embryos for the mountain protection formation. Once Chen Pingan agrees to this, plus the existing hills including Luolu Mountain and Zhenzhu Mountain, Chen Pingan will occupy nearly 100,000 yuan in one go.
30% of the territory of the mountains to the west of Longquan County, regardless of the amount of aura nurtured by the mountains, only the scale, Chen Ping'an, the "big landowner", is almost comparable to the saint Ruan Qiong.
Wei Bo admitted in the secret letter that this was a great good thing, but it contained a lot of hidden dangers. The entanglement between Chen Ping'an and the Song family in Dali would become deeper and deeper, and he wanted to distance himself from the relationship in the future.
, it is not as simple as the Xu family of Qingfeng City before, who saw that the situation was not good and just sold the hilltop to others at a low price. The Dali court also had words in advance. Once Chen Ping'an owns Longquan County, which was demoted from Dongtian to Blessed Land, it has such a large jurisdiction.
At that time, a special contract will need to be signed, with Beiyue Piyun Mountain as the object of the mountain alliance. The Dali court, Wei Bo, and Chen Ping'an will jointly sign a mountain alliance belonging to the second highest rank of the dynasty.
The mountain alliance is the simultaneous appearance of the Five Mountain Gods. It also requires the seal of Emperor Da Li to form an alliance with a certain monk. However, only monks of the upper five realms and involving the Song family's country Zuo can make Da Li do this.
Raise troops and mobilize people.
Wei Bo said frankly, "Believe it or not, Wei Bo, whether or not to sign this alliance with Chen Ping'an can be one of the considerations, but the weight should not be too heavy."
When it comes to the road, you must be very careful.
To be continued...