Chapter 123 Rewards from the Imperial Court 【Seeking Monthly Pass】
There was a storm outside the window, but everything was handled by the court and had nothing to do with Yang Ji.
Yang Ji simply closed the window and ignored what was going on outside the window. Apart from studying and practicing Qigong, he studied the piece of "Literary Saint's Pen and Ink" given to him by the "historian".
Having seen the power of the "Six Village Masters", Yang Ji felt more and more profound the fragments of "Literary Saint's Pen and Ink".
A green forest leader like the leader of Liuzhai can stretch a sword for more than ten feet. Gods can kill gods, and Buddhas can kill Buddhas. No one can stop them. However, compared with the "literary sages" of ancient times, they are far behind.
Already.
It's just a fragment, not even a complete word. After countless centuries of changes and the destruction of civilization, it can still have an immortal will. In the several-inch square piece of paper, the spiritual energy is timeless and the purple energy rises.
, carrying the will of endless mountains, rivers and earth.
It is conceivable how powerful these "literary sages" were when they were in their prime. It's a pity that they are sitting on a treasure mountain, but they can't get in.
"Oh, if only I could understand the artistic conception!"
Yang Ji couldn't help but sigh, with infinite longing in his heart.
A single handwriting can describe everything, including the mountains, rivers and the earth. Even a person like the leader of the Six Villages, I am afraid, can't help but sigh in admiration, let alone Yang Ji.
Almost every time Yang Ji had time, he would ponder over the fragments of "Wen Sheng's pen and ink", hoping to figure out the mystery.
Although he rarely entered the country, Yang Ji also found that when he studied "Literary Saint's Pen and Ink", he felt peaceful and quiet, his thinking became more agile, and he could think about problems much faster than usual.
What surprised Yang Ji the most was that every time it ended, Yang Ji would find that his mental power had slightly improved. This was an unexpected discovery.
So much so that later on, almost whenever Yang Ji had time, he would take out fragments of "Literary Saint's Pen and Ink" to understand it.
…
Time passed day by day, and after five days, the search storm in Pingchuan City finally became much smaller. Although it was not over yet, it was generally calm.
At the tall gate of Pingchuan City, Yang Ji saw "Bai Shengming". She stood with Lu Ling like a beautiful elf, her silver hair fluttering in the wind. Her beauty was breathtaking.
After not seeing her for a few days, her face was still pale, but at least it had some color. At the gate of the city, she looked left and right, as if waiting for something.
When she saw Yang Ji, her eyes lit up and she greeted him from a distance.
"Yang Ji. Here."
Bai Shengming said excitedly.
"Are you leaving?"
Yang Ji took a short walk.
"Young lady can't stay here any longer. Taking part in the martial arts examination was originally a spur-of-the-moment decision made by young lady. Now that something like this has happened, Pingchuan City is no longer safe, and young lady must go home."
It was Bai Shengming's two guards who spoke out, with unquestionable expressions on their faces.
"The elders in the family have sent a message, no delay. The young lady will be safe only when she returns home!"
Another guard said. There was no need to discuss it at all.
"I really have to go back."
Bai Shengming shook his head and smiled bitterly, with deep reluctance in his voice: "I'm really happy to meet you. Although some accidents happened, overall, this is a very precious experience for me. I will
Miss you all.”
"Silly girl. Why are you saying so sad? You will miss us in the future. Just come to me at the City Lord's Mansion anytime."
Lu Ling chuckled.
Yang Ji just sighed, feeling something inexplicable and unclear in his heart.
To be honest, he and Bai Shengming had not known each other for a long time, and they were even competitors before. Logically speaking, there was no friendship between them.
But within one day, the two of them lived and died together, dealing with the people in the green forest together, and even almost died together in it. It is impossible to say that there is no emotion at all. Even many of the best friends may not experience this kind of life and death.
test.
Since practicing martial arts, Yang Ji has always fought against enemies alone. This is the first time he has joined forces with a competitor and has such a tacit cooperation.
"Lu Ling is right. If you go back and recuperate, we will definitely have the opportunity to meet again in the future."
Yang Jidao.
Even so, Yang Ji knew in his heart that it would be difficult for him to have any contact with Bai Shengming. Bai Shengming came from the "Baektou Mountain" holy land, and their identities were very different. This was probably the last time they would meet.
"Um."
"Bai Shengming" nodded, and suddenly smiled at Yang Ji, with a hint of cunning in his eyes:
"Remember! My real name is 'Bai Yuanyuan', and Bai Shengming is my younger brother's name!"
"Bai Yuanyuan..."
Yang Ji murmured to himself, thoughtfully. "Bai Shengming" actually competed under his younger brother's name.
"Oh, before I leave, I have a small gift for you. However, I hope you will open it after I leave."
Bai Shengming smiled and took out a long lacquered "axle" from his sleeve and handed it over.
The two guards glanced at the shaft in Bai Shengming's hand, nodded, and said nothing.
"this!--"
Yang Ji was surprised. He had nothing to give away. He hesitated and took out the "Martial Arts Code" he had purchased:
"This is the "Martial Arts Code" that I took the exam and reviewed. It has no value. I just keep it as a small souvenir."
"Yes. I will definitely treasure it."
Bai Shengming smiled happily and carefully put away the "Martial Arts Code" given by Yang Ji.
"Hey!——"
With a clear chirp, two huge white cranes flew down from the sky and landed in front of everyone. They were as tall as a person. The white cranes were as white as snow, and sitting on them were two young boys with beautiful features and beautiful eyes. They were full of blood and energy, and they were actually in the martial arts realm.
of cultivation.
Yang Ji and Lu Ling watched the three of them mount the white crane, quickly fly into the sky, and see the white clouds floating in the distance...
"Yang Ji, I've always been curious. Why did you have so much courage to deal with the leader of the Sixth Village of Green Forest? You know, he is quite dangerous."
Lu Ling suddenly whispered in his ear.
"I didn't think much about it at all at the time. I took action subconsciously."
Yang Ji was slightly surprised, but still answered.
"real?"
Lu Ling suddenly turned his head and said with a smile.
"What else could it be?"
Yang Ji said speechlessly.
"Isn't it because this Bai Yuanyuan is very beautiful?..."
Lu Ling said with a smile.
Yang Ji was stunned for a moment, and then he understood what she meant. His ears were slightly red, and he said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Hahaha……"
Lu Ling, on the other hand, smiled and walked away.
…
Returning to the inn, I opened the cylinder, and with a bang, a colorful scroll slipped out of the cylinder. Several big ghosts appeared on the scroll, and there was a gloomy air, as if there were clouds and mist seeping out.
"It's a sutra painting!"
Yang Ji was shaken all over.
The sutra painting was unfolded with a splash. The five eyes of the "demon" on it were like copper bells, and the ghosts with green faces and fangs stepped on the clouds and mist, lifelike and showing a powerful force.
What Bai Shengming gave him as a parting gift was actually the "Five Ghosts Carrying" sutra painting from Mount Paektu! This kind of thing will not be spread easily. If it were leaked, it would definitely lead to a bloody storm, enough to attract a lot of contention.
Yang Ji didn't expect that she would give it to him easily.
"Too expensive."
Yang Ji's heart was in turmoil. Although he had understood many things about the "Five Ghosts Moving Technique" in the ring, he had never really seen the "Five Ghosts Sutra and Paintings" after all, and many places were still difficult to understand.
But with this Five Ghost Sutra and Painting, Yang Ji can almost certainly understand the method of "Five Ghost Qi and Blood Transfer". It is too precious for Yang Ji.
Yang Ji shook out the cylinder and found a piece of paper inside. The fonts on it were in silk-like shapes, and each one looked like an elf. It was clearly written by Bai Yuanyuan:
"Yang Ji, I hope we can meet again in the future!..."
Short words with profound meaning.
Looking at the handwriting on the note, Yang Ji's eyes were changing. He vaguely understood something and sighed deeply in his heart. He accepted this precious gift.
…
A few days later, the city gate was officially opened, allowing merchants to come and go.
After staying in Pingchuan City for more than a month, Yang Ji felt like returning home. It was at this time that Yang Ji was summoned by the Captain.
In the dark and dark hall, the captain was wearing heavy armor, sitting high upright with a big horse and a golden sword.
"Yang Ji, you have made great contributions to this turmoil. If you hadn't responded to the situation and organized the candidates to resist, the Martial Palace would have suffered a lot of losses."
The captain's voice was powerful and resonant, and his soldier's style was decisive and decisive, which directly explained the reason for the summons:
"So the city lord and I thought about it and decided to give you a thousand taels of silver, a blood pill, and a fine iron hundred-refined long sword!"
The loud voice echoed in the hall, the captain waved his hand, and immediately a group of soldiers from the imperial court filed out carrying trays.
Yang Ji was surprised. Although Lu Ling had warned him that the court would give him generous rewards, this reward was still far beyond his expectation.
Yang Ji didn't care about the one thousand taels of silver. He was not a wasteful person, and he also had enough silver. But the "Blood Qi Pill"... This was almost equivalent to the reward for the leader of Wu Tongsheng.
"Don't be surprised. The imperial court has always been clear about rewards and punishments. This time you risked death to block the top experts in the Green Forest. You also saved Captain Li from the army. This blood pill is completely worth it."
Lord Captain's eyes were as penetrating as candlelight.
He has his own sense of proportion.
"Colonel Li..."
Yang Ji's flash of lightning flashed and he immediately remembered. Lieutenant Li was the imperial officer who succeeded the captain in presiding over the final competition, and was also one of the examiners of this exam.
If Yang Ji hadn't stabbed the leader of the Sixth Village with his sword and attracted his attention, Lieutenant Li would have died long ago.
Of course, a "righteous act" of standing up will be rewarded with more than one "Blood Pill". But the life of a high-ranking imperial captain is far more than one "Blood Pill"!
The rewards given to Yang Ji seemed generous, but in fact they were carefully considered. I am afraid this is the only time such a reward is given to a candidate.