Chapter 39 The Mountain Breeze and Bright Moon Yiren
In the martial arts field of Tianshu Camp.
Sixteen sword-wielding guards simultaneously attacked the young man surnamed Xu who was standing in the center area. The young man was holding a three-foot bamboo sword. Just as he was about to take action, he was stopped by a man in black robes: "Whether fighting on the battlefield or grudges in the world, it has always been the same. This is a life and death battle. What are you using a bamboo knife for? Replace it with your sword."
It was Wen Renbo who opened the mouth.
Xu Pei hesitated for a moment, then threw away the bamboo sword with relief: "Take my sword."
The sixteen guards around him directly attacked after giving the order, but after all, the person facing him was the prince, so how could he dare to strike with a fatal blow? The force of the chop was always louder than the thunder. The young man seemed to be invigorated by his tolerance. A "moon picker" made a slash, and then stabbed with the force. The sharp Wuxie sword sank into the chest of the guard, killing him on the spot. The other fifteen people no longer dared to take it lightly, and raised their swords one after another, no longer hiding their clumsiness. Xu Although Xu Pei has just entered the fourth realm, he has survived the peak of the strongest first, second and third realms. He can face the attacks of fifteen veterans fighting on the battlefield with ease. However, the wheel tactics consume physical strength after all, and Xu Pei is finally attacking. After retreating several guards, one person found a flaw. Seeing the death of his former teammate, the guard also made a killing move and stabbed Xu Pei in the back. Even if Xu Pei turned around and found out, he was powerless. Stop him. At this moment, Wen Renbo, who was watching the fight, stepped into the scene, grabbed the man's neck, and threw him out like a dead dog.
The remaining fourteen people were all trembling and knelt down one after another. Xu Pei wiped the blood from the Wuxie sword, ordered everyone to clean up the battlefield, and walked out of the school martial arts field one after another with Wen Renbo.
During this period, Xu Pei looked back at the two people lying on the ground and opened his mouth without speaking.
"That traitor has been staying at the border of Tianshu Camp. It is really difficult for me to attack him. In addition, Li Chengru, the literary saint who suddenly appeared in the past few years, is even more troublesome." Wen Renbo said to Xu Pei.
"I heard that Xu Qingmu agreed to the struggle of the same realm?" Xu Pei wiped the innocence that Wen Renbo lent him with a white cloth, and asked doubtfully: "As far as I know, Xu Qingmu is not even a first-level swordsman now, right? "
Wen Renbo smiled evilly and said, "What's going on? My master has made arrangements. As long as he leaves the inn, he will never be allowed to see you alive."
Xu Pei has never refuted the master who taught him how to practice swords since he was a child. From a child who didn't even dare to kill a frog with a sword at the beginning, to a young man who looks down on other people's life and death and doesn't show mercy, Wen Renbo is here Xu Pei played a very important role in his growth. It was this master who taught him step by step the art of killing and the art of kingship and imperial power. Even if sometimes he still felt guilty and uneasy in his heart, he would soon be cleared away by Wen Renbo's few words. In addition, His mother had always admired this master who always dressed in black, so Xu Pei no longer worried, and wholeheartedly followed the Wenren learned sword to cultivate his mind. But now, Xu Pei wondered: "Then Xu Qingmu will really leave Wang Ziyi?" The inn in the jurisdiction?”
Wen Renbo looked towards the direction of the inn and smiled grimly without saying a word.
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Xu Qingmu has been practicing leaf pricking alone in the back mountain since morning.
While Cao Dan was studying cooking, he watched for a long time without realizing anything. Finally he spread his hands and left reluctantly. The little girl had never been interested in practicing swordsmanship, but she often urged the fat man to practice more frequently. The fat man was moved for a while. , everyone would say that Cao Dan cares about him. If he wants to practice swordsmanship by himself, he must be able to fight and protect himself when encountering danger. Until later, he overheard the conversation between Cao Dan and the sword attendant Ye Qingxian, and said The fat man must also practice sword hard, otherwise when Xu Qingmu encounters danger in the future, he will not even be able to protect Xu Qingmu. That night, the fat man went to the inn proprietress alone and asked for a large pot of wine, but he thought of what Cao Dan said Drinking was not good, so I gritted my teeth and took the wine back without taking a sip.
But from then on, my father, the fat man Shen Zhu, also picked up the sword.
Behind the young man who had been practicing sword thrusting since Li Chengru wandered over, he didn't say anything. He just watched the young man persist in stabbing hundreds of times and still failed. He sighed: "You practice like this, and you can't do another five thousand strikes." There is no progress at all." Li Chengru picked up the leaves that fell on the ground and handed them to Xu Qingmu's hands.
"Those who can pierce leaves with a sword, not to mention you, even the man in black from the Ten Realms who attacked you last time, may not be able to do it."
Xu Qingmu was speechless for a while, why are emotions teasing me here? He stretched out his hands in front of me, but didn't give me a word of advice. When he opened his mouth, he actually did a sword move that even ten-level swordsmen couldn't complete? Ignoring Li Chengru's blow, Xu Qingmu still threw the leaves. In the air, I thought about the scene when Old Man Li stabbed the sword, and then stabbed the place with the sword.
no progress.
Li Chengru was a little relieved that he refused to retreat despite the difficulties. This kind of character is extremely valuable.
Li Chengru didn't say that the reason why even ten realm sword cultivators couldn't thrust this sword was because the sword couldn't thrust a million times.
It was not until lunch at noon that Xu Qingmu stopped stabbing the sword. During this period, his work and rest routine was readjusted, from studying human body acupuncture points every morning to practicing stabbing leaves with a sword, and then in the afternoon. Occasionally, he went to Wang Ziyi to feed his fists and swords. Before going to bed at night, he practiced the Thirty-Six Weeks of Beiming according to the instructions left by the old beggar. Day after day, he never slackened off. However, Xu Qingmu never opened the old beggar's book. The second chapter of "Qing Yan Jue" left behind is the one that records how to practice swordsmanship. Even though the promised battle in the same realm is about to happen after April.
Li Chengru also gave the same suggestion, saying that although the sword techniques left by the Sword Emperor were excellent, they focused too much on sword moves and had relatively little sword intent. It was better to carefully figure out the sword intent first, and then practice the sword moves, even while traveling. Slowly, but once it suddenly dawns on you, with the combination of sword movement and sword intention, it will be no problem to directly break through the five realms. This is the principle of accumulation and gain.
During lunch, the shameless Wei Buliang once again began to trick Xu Qingmu into looking for the secret cave. Xu Qingmu was also curious about what kind of secrets there were in the secret cave.
Wei Buliang looked like a master, patted his chest and said: "Not to mention those small secret caves that only have low-quality fairy herbs and elixirs, I also know the specific locations of the four famous secret caves in Bianmang. .And I have been in the wilderness for decades over the years, and I have already figured out the time when those secret caves open. If we get up now, we will definitely arrive when the secret caves open."
Xu Qingmu was even more curious. The secret cave was opened?
Seeing Xu Qingmu's expression, Wei Buliang became even more proud: "You don't know something about this, right? The existence of the secret cave is extremely mysterious. Until now, no one understands why it only exists at the junction of the Central Plains and the border wilderness. And that The great secret realms of Baijing, Shuili, Yanyang, and Konghuangxi will change their locations every five years after they are opened, making them extremely difficult to find. My ancestors once left a map of the Baijing Secret Cave, which specifies the most mysterious cave in detail. The location of the White Mirror Secret Cave changes. The other three secret caves, Shuili, Yanyang, and Konghuang, have also been guarded by the four Shanggong Academies, but no one knows about this White Mirror."
Li Chengru stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth, and the taste was already many times better: "Aren't you afraid that we will kill someone to seize the plot? You don't even understand the crime of holding a jade?"
Wei Buliang didn't show any weakness. He grabbed the last piece of rabbit meat and said vaguely: "It's for you. Do you know how to open the white mirror?" After chewing it for a few times, he swallowed it and continued: "And the secret hole is extremely secret. Danger, not to mention various mysterious beasts, there are also various unknown dangers. Even if you go in, you will have a narrow escape. However, opportunities and dangers coexist. Someone once obtained the remains of an immortal in the secret cave, which is equivalent to a second life. Ah." Wei Buliang looked longingly.
Fatty Shen Xiuqi was so shocked that his mouth widened, and he said after a while: "Moreover, my father said that in ancient times, there was a doll who was transformed by an immortal. Not only did he get an indescribable fortune, but he also ascended directly and became a human being. The immortal."
Cao Dan curled his lips in disdain: "Do you think that the remains of the immortal are just common food? It comes right away. Moreover, it is also a legend, and its authenticity has long been unverifiable."
Ye Qingxian, the only silent swordsman, suddenly said "ah" and hurried back into the house as if he had an epiphany, leaving everyone watching in amazement.
Well, this little girl is obsessed with the "Tide Watching Technique".
After dinner, Xu Qingmu found Li Chengru who was picking his teeth alone in the back mountain: "What do you think about the secret cave?"
Li Chengru didn't hide anything and said directly: "The secret cave does exist, and judging from Wei Buliang's confident talk, it shouldn't be fake." Then he smiled and said to Xu Qingmu: "It's up to you to find wealth in danger. dare."
Xu Qingmu thought for a while, observed that there was no one around, and then said to Li Chengru: "Before the old beggar left, he put three things in my body..." Before he finished speaking, Li Chengru interrupted directly: "Be careful, there are ears in the wall. , this can be regarded as your last resort to save your life, never show it to others easily." Xu Qingmu nodded, still deep in thought. After a while, he raised his head and said to Li Chengru: "I want to try it."
As if he was not surprised by this result, Li Chengru said sadly: "Decades ago, I also went into these secret caves, not to hunt for treasure, but just to be with her..." Li Chengru did not finish speaking, but just took pictures. Patting Xu Qingmu on the shoulder: "If you are sure you want to go, you'd better prepare yourself and don't care about this short period of time." Xu Qingmu agreed.
Regarding leaving this inn, Xu Qingmu felt that it was necessary to inform General Wang Ziyi in advance, so after feeding the sword in the afternoon, he informed Wang Ziyi of his plans.
The minister thought for a moment and then said: "I can protect you within the station. Once you get rid of this diamond circle, you will have to rely on yourself for everything, especially..." Wang Ziyi lowered his voice, but It was not stated clearly. After getting along with each other for the past few days, Xu Qingmu also felt the concern of Wang Ziyi. In addition, the old beggar emphasized in his last words that this tiger idiot could definitely be trusted. Xu Qingmu's affection for Wang Ziyi grew day by day. At this time, Xu Qingmu said: "Wang I understand the kindness of the eldest brother, and I understand the rest even if you don’t tell me, but Li Chengru will go with me, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.” Wang Ziyi couldn’t be dissuaded, so he took off the hanging jade he often wore from his body, He handed it to Xu Qingmu casually. "I originally planned to wait until you break through the four realms before giving it to you. I think you are going out and you need something to save your life. You can wear this 'Qiankun Yin Yang Jade' and crush it in a life or death situation." It can keep you safe for ten breaths."
This time, Xu Qingmu did not reach out to take it. "Brother Wang, it's very unlucky to go this time. I'm afraid..." Wang Ziyi smiled and threw the hanging jade: "That's why you have to hold it."
He reached out and took the hanging jade engraved with the words Yin and Yang, and felt warm in his hands.
The "gentleman will not save you" hairpin given by Lin Zhenbei was like this.
"I will assign thirty more guards to you, so that they can take care of you along the way. You still have to pass through the 'Two Peaks' that are like a gate to hell on your way this time. These guards are proficient in water and are good at handling ships. When the time comes, they will be fine."
Someone will come out to take the helm. When are you going to set off?"
"We can set off in a week."
Wang Ziyi smiled and said: "It's okay, I also need some time to prepare." After saying that, he stepped away, his back like the wind, and the breeze was blowing on his face.
A group of people discussed it during dinner that night, and a week later they got up and headed to the White Mirror Cave.
Xu Qingmu, who practiced the Thirty-six Heavens of Northern Ming, slowly adjusted his breath, and white mist dispersed in his mouth and nose between exhalations and inhalations. Xu Qingmu looked inwardly, his consciousness wandering around in various places, and he silently recited the formulas of the Thirty-six Heavens.
: "The energy in the Dantian returns, the energy in the meridians arises, the separation of yin and yang repeats, the left and right are coordinated, the Purdue needs to turn around, the North Ming can ascend to the sky..." As the mantra left by the old beggar was read out, Xu Qingmu's whole body was bathed
In the white mist, the Chouli Sword on the side rose from the ground again, like a happy child, dancing around the white mist.
When ordinary people read the secret for the first time, they often understand its meaning but don't understand its meaning. They feel that it is catchy and catchy, but they don't know that without the guidance of an expert, they can only make small talk after dinner. It's okay to deceive the village ladies.
, even if it is read by heart, it has no effect at all. Fortunately, when the old beggar left the formula, he also left the evolution process in Xu Qingmu's mind, so that Xu Qingmu's practice can really achieve the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort.
If Xu Qingmu drew his sword at this time, he would be able to pierce the fallen leaves with one strike.
Li Chengru looked at the young man whose sword intent was slowly growing, nodded with satisfaction, and murmured: "Old beggar, old beggar, this disciple of yours has the appearance of becoming a dragon."
On the fifth day that I had talked to Wang Ziyi, thirty heavy men rode up on horseback, raising a cloud of dust. The leader was wearing a red tassel and a feather crown. When he dismounted, he stepped on the ground with both feet, and with a strong sound.
Under the order, the thirty-man army stood in unison and said: "The Tianshu Camp Guards are waiting for Captain Xu's instructions!"
Wei Buliang, who has always been fearless, took a step back slightly, but no one noticed.
Before leaving, Xu Qingmu went to a wine shop and drank three kilograms of apricot flower wine.
The group of people is scheduled to set off tomorrow morning. In the evening, just as Xu Qingmu was about to go to bed, Cao Dan knocked on the door. The little Taoist priest who used to pretend to tell fortunes in the town had completely changed into a woman's makeup, and was originally tied up with a Pisces Taoist crown.
Her hair fell down again. Coupled with her pretty face, Xu Qingmu felt from the bottom of her heart that Cao Dan was indeed feminine. Xu Qingmu, who was in a daze, was pushed by Cao Dan, and then he realized. Cao Dan said that he couldn't sleep.
I want Xu Qingmu to accompany me to sit in the back mountain.
"I actually know about Lin Zhenbei's death." Cao Dan, who was already sitting on the hillside, said, "The ten coins you threw that day, nine were down and one was up. Do you remember?" Cao Dan seemed to
I felt a little regretful and my voice was low.
Xu Qingmu took the opportunity to sit next to her. "Remember, the face-up coin was picked up by a yellow bird."
"That was Daozu's handiwork. He agreed not to participate in this matter. I don't know why Daozu suddenly changed his mind and took away the 'Sheng'. Xu Qingmu, I really don't know about this matter." Cao Dan's eyes were downcast, a little bit.
Sad, but also seemed to be afraid that Xu Qingmu would blame him. All kinds of emotions were mixed in a moment, and it was so uncomfortable.
Xu Qingmu did not comfort him, but asked a question that he had always wanted to ask but had not asked: "Whose arrangement is it to stay with me?"
Cao Dan rubbed his face and said sincerely: "Xu Qingmu, do you believe it? As soon as I came down from Shangyang Palace, I was guided by an invisible force and told me to go to Funiu Town. Even though Taozu emphasized time and time again to stay away from the north, but
I still couldn't bear the inner conflict, so I ran over secretly. I deliberately disguised myself as a man, thinking that it would be fine, but then I met the Sword Emperor Song Zihan, and I was fooled, and then I met you." Cao Dan changed his left hand to
With his right hand and cheek, he looked at Xu Qingmu and continued: "I don't know why, although it is my first time to see you, I feel very familiar with you. I am not afraid of your jokes. Even many times, I always have the desire to protect you.
. Later, the Sword Emperor deceived some tears from me."
The girl showed a deep blush, but fortunately the dark moon did not illuminate her pretty face, making her shy and shy under the moon.
"The female cultivators of Shangyang Palace are not allowed to have their lovesickness tears taken away from them..." Cao Dan's voice trailed off, not only because he was afraid that Xu Qingmu would hear it, but also because he was afraid that the people in front of him wouldn't hear it.
Xu Qingmu was not the kind of idiot with a naive nature, so he asked weakly: "Did you steal the underwear that was thrown away in my room?"
The girl who was already blushing blushed even more with embarrassment. The underwear that the bird picked up was originally going to be returned, but for some reason, the yellow bird was unwilling to take it back again, so now the underwear is still with Cao Dan.
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Xu Qingmu smiled and did not continue to tease Cao Dan. Instead, he sighed and said slowly: "I have never blamed you, and I have no right to blame you." He opened the wine bottle he carried with him and poured some on the ground.
, continued to flatten it with his feet, and was stopped by Cao Dan just as he was about to take a sip. So he smiled and said: "Starting from the donkey that was struck to death by lightning, I gradually realized some things, which I can't control at all.
fate. Later, Lin Zhenbei died, and the old beggar who could be bullied by anyone in ordinary times suddenly became the ultimate sword cultivator in the Twelve Realms. None of this was like what could happen to me, an orphan.
Things that happened."
Cao Dan was a little curious, why did the boy in front of him, who was only twelve years old, never ask?
As if seeing Cao Dan's doubts, Xu Qingmu screwed up the wine bottle and put it back on his waist. "Are you thinking, why don't you ask if you have doubts? I also thought about forcing the old beggar to tell me the truth.
, at least I made myself understand, don’t be confused and act like a fool. But then I gave up the idea and realized what’s going on? The road still has to be walked step by step, and the food has to be eaten in bites. Knowing this only increased the psychological burden.
People always like to be curious and talk about being down-to-earth, but they keep thinking about the future results in their minds, worrying about gains and losses, and being anxious all day long. In severe cases, they don't even think about tea. In fact, many times they are just scaring themselves.
That’s all.”
"I also roughly know some things about the old beggar. He should even be involved in Lin Zhenbei's death. But I can't and don't dare to ask. The Sword Emperor who has been by my side for twelve years must also have his own
The difficulties. So..." Xu Qingmu unscrewed the pot of wine again and continued to pour it on the ground: "So until I don't have enough strength, I have to endure the doubts in my heart. It's not that I don't want to ask, it's just that I can't for the time being.
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Cao Dan looked at the young man with his head lowered and stepping on the soil in front of him, his downturned face full of sadness.
What kind of experience made a twelve-year-old boy have such a mentality?
It is already July at the frontier, birds are flying high, but there is no summer cicada chirping.
Early in the morning of the next day, thirty heavy soldiers had prepared their war horses. After breakfast, the group said goodbye to many people at the station and got ready to go.
General Wang Ziyi did not show up, but asked someone to deliver a letter. In the letter, he asked to avoid a mountain and stone forest called "Mass Grave", saying that wild beasts were infested there and it was extremely dangerous. The letter ended with
Different from the cursive script on the upper part, there was a line of seal script written: To prevent danger, act within your ability. Xu Qingmu collected the letter and said to the leading red-armored soldier: "Thank you."
There was a burst of smoke and dust, and he reined in his horse and stampeded on the ground.
The old lady at the wine shop stared blankly at the young man who had lived here for less than a month. The scene of the old beggar walking away in the wind appeared in her mind, and she thought silently in her heart: "You are all immortals."
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The barefooted old man who has reached the Canglan Mountains, with a pair of fishes above his head, is looking at the north of the Great Wall. He is holding the girl named Cao Tong tightly in his hand, looking lonely.
I already lost one in my previous life, and now I have to lose the second?
If that's the case, can I keep the third one I brought out of reincarnation at all costs?
The old Taoist's face showed bitterness, Song Zihan, Song Zihan, why do you have to get involved in this human matter? So what if the lives of all people are in ruins? So what of millions of people?
It's just for the word "love".
In the final analysis, they are just selfish hypocrites.
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A place deep in the mountains.
The white-haired boy with a childlike face was teaching a girl with a very good figure and a handsome face to draw a sword. Suddenly, he was stunned and ordered: "Lin Xue, follow the formula I taught you and continue to chop the sword."
The graceful figure that was wet with sweat was particularly attractive. The sweaty girl's face remained unchanged and she kept swinging the sword in her hand: "Yes, master."
The young man who had already reached the cliff at the top of the mountain put his hands behind his back.