As the masters outside the meditation room got closer and closer, Taoist Mu also turned his head and looked outside.
His skill was not inferior to that of Zhao Qing, but his sword intent was much weaker, and he did not immediately sense the approaching sword intent.
Huamanlou often said that today, there are only four or five people who can move without making any sound at most, and Ye Gucheng, the lord of Baiyun City, is one of them.
However, this must be done under the condition of deliberately covering up his whereabouts. When traveling on weekdays, Ye Gucheng will not completely eliminate the sound of his footsteps.
……
The bamboo curtain opened without any wind, and a person slowly walked in.
His face is very white, neither pale nor pale, but a color as clear and translucent as white jade.
His eyes were not pitch black, but they were terrifyingly bright, like two cold stars. On his pitch black hair, he wore a beaded crown made of sandalwood, and his clothes were as white as snow.
He walked very slowly. When he walked in, it was like a king entering his palace, or like a flying fairy from the sky descending to the world.
The eyes of everyone in the field were focused on him at this moment.
Zhao Qing, Lu Xiaofeng, Sikong Zhaixing and others all saw this person for the first time, but they already guessed who he was!
Baiyun City Lord Ye Gucheng!
The light in Mu Taoist's eyes flashed away.
Just four months ago, Mu Taoren took on Ye Gucheng's flying immortal style and was defeated in one move while hiding his strength.
Although Ye Gucheng gathered some strength at the last moment and did not hurt Mu Taoist, the sword energy that came towards him and was cold to the bone reminded him all the time:
Conceal your strength to compete with Ye Gucheng or even a stronger master. At a critical moment, once the opponent has murderous intentions, even if you use all your strength immediately, it will be difficult to escape with your life.
He has a dirty heart and dare not put his life or death in the hands of others. This is the reason why Mu Taoist refused to compete with Zhao Qing. Otherwise, he would be very willing to test the strength of others.
The layman Gu Song felt panic in his heart. He was talking behind his back about the fact that a master like Ye Gucheng was attacked by the opponent, and he was still afraid of being retaliated by others.
At this moment, Ye Gucheng's eyes have also fallen on him and Master Gusong.
He said calmly: "Master Mu, you are here too."
Mu Taoist was a little confused and said: "I'm here too."
But Ye Gucheng didn't look at him again. His eyes, like cold stars, were staring at Zhao Qing's figure and slowly relaxed.
Zhao Qing suddenly saw his eyes clearly. It was a profound loneliness. It should have been like an isolated city and cold snow standing on top of thousands of icebergs, but it was gradually resolved.
Far above the Yellow River among the white clouds, there is an isolated city called Wanren Mountain.
Everyone who practices martial arts will feel very lonely when his martial arts reaches the peak, because by then, it will be difficult for him to find a real opponent.
But now, Ye Gucheng finally found his opponent, an opponent who suddenly appeared and was better than him.
He concentrated on looking at the girl in front of him, feeling the sword intent surrounding her body. It was very dull, not very sharp, but frighteningly pure, with an ethereal and deep feeling in the clear distance.
Zhao Qing also looked across.
She has discovered that Ye Gucheng has a deeper sword intent and stronger skills than she originally imagined. Could it be that he discovered the direction of progress from his own record and improved a little?
"Ye Gucheng?" Zhao Qing said.
A very elegant long sword with a black sheath has fallen into her eyes. Although the sword has not been unsheathed, the sword energy has spread and stopped three feet in front of her.
This kind of ability to control sword energy is undoubtedly a step higher than that of Dugu Yihe and Ximen Chuixue, or even more.
Ye Gucheng nodded and asked: "Zhao Qing?"
Zhao Qing also nodded.
Ye Gucheng's indifferent face already showed excitement, looking at Zhao Qing and saying word by word: "Dugu Yihe, Ximen Chuixue, were they defeated by your sword?"
Zhao Qing turned his eyes back and said calmly: "They were indeed defeated by my sword."
Ye Gucheng smiled and said: "Then your swordsmanship must be better than mine!"
Zhao Qing's eyes seemed to have a sparkling luster, and he also showed a smile.
Ye Gucheng's reputation in the world is much better than that of Ximen Chuixue. This is not just because he became famous earlier and had higher martial arts skills, nor because although he practiced a murderous sword, he didn't kill many people.<
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The most important reason may be that Ye Gucheng sometimes smiles at people instead of being expressionless like Ximen Chuixue.
The smile of a peerless swordsman, the kind of peace and respect he shows towards inferior swordsmen will undoubtedly bring a lot of goodwill and respect.
Although no one can tell whether this is a disguise, Zhao Qing's attitude towards him has improved a lot because of it.
Lu Xiaofeng, Hua Manlou and others couldn't help but smile. They are not people who like to fight and kill. The current atmosphere has not developed in the direction of fighting between the two sides, which naturally makes them feel comfortable.
……
"The Lord of Baiyun City is here too."
With a soft sound, the bamboo curtain of the Zen room was opened again.
Ye Gucheng glanced at him with eyes like cold stars, and then turned back.
This time it was Jin Jiuling who came in.
Jin Jiuling's clothes are very exquisite and luxurious, and his appearance is also very exquisite and well maintained. I have to admit that he is a very attractive man.
It's just a pity that where Ye Gucheng, the lord of Baiyun City, is there, he seems to be unable to attract everyone's attention.
Except for his senior brother Master Bitter Melon and Lu Xiaofeng, who likes to explore eucalyptus, others are more concerned about the swordsmanship competition that was almost going to happen between them just now.
However, Jin Jiuling attracted everyone's attention with his words.
He shook a piece of bright red satin embroidered with a black peony in his hand and said, "I just got the needlework left by the embroidery thief."
"Where did he embroider this?" Lu Xiaofeng was curious and couldn't help asking.
Jin Jiuling said: "He embroidered this in the palace treasury."
Lu Xiaofeng asked: "He is really embroidering there?"
Jin Jiuling nodded again and said: "When Jiang Chongwei opened the door and went in, he was embroidering this flower inside!"
……
While Jin Jiuling and Lu Xiaofeng were chatting, Ye Gucheng did not do anything else. He just poured a glass of warm water and drank it quietly, with a look of thought on his face.
Ye Gucheng is a teetotaler and doesn't even drink tea. His only drink is pure white water.
In this regard, he is very similar to Ximen Chuixue, just as they both like to wear snow-white clothes and practice murderous swordsmanship.
Zhao Qing sat down and was still picking up vegetables. The potstickers and tofu dipped in sauce tasted quite good.
While others were fascinated by what Jin Jiuling said, Ye Gucheng suddenly looked at her and said solemnly:
"On the fifteenth day of next month, on the night of the full moon, on the top of the Purple Gold, I will challenge you."
Everyone on the field was shocked by his words.
Didn't Ye Gucheng already admit that he was not as good as Zhao Qing? Why did he still issue a challenge? Could it be that he wanted to fight the weak against the strong and break through himself?
Jin Jiuling couldn't help but stopped and looked at Ye Gucheng.
After Jiang Chongwei went blind, he quickly became the general manager of Pingnan Prince's Mansion. But as the teacher of Prince Pingnan, Ye Gucheng's status was even higher than him, and he could be regarded as half a superior.
If the other party wants to issue a challenge, it is probably not a temporary decision, but something that has been discussed with the palace.
I didn't hear about this unexpected situation in advance. Does it mean that Pingnan Palace doesn't value me that much?
Mu Taoren's eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly understood the meaning of Ye Gucheng's previous question to him. The other party wanted him, a "highly respected" senior, to witness today's battle.
However, for masters like Ye Gucheng and Zhao Qing who are not under control, fighting each other is quite in line with my expectations.
……
The Zen room was silent.
Everyone looked at Zhao Qing, wondering if she would agree.
After sighing softly, Zhao Qing shook his head.
Her originally calm gaze was now as deep as a valley, as if reflected in the depths of Ye Gucheng's eyes.
"If you want to compete with me in swordsmanship, why wait until next month? This is a good time and place."