After taking the Red Blood Sword and coming out of the arsenal, it was already getting late.
"The guest rooms for the five young masters have been prepared. Please come with me to have dinner first, and then I will take some of you to rest." Xu Baijiao said.
Li Xin'an nodded in greeting: "Thank you, Miss Xu."
The reception banquet set up for Murong Bai and Li Xin'an was very luxurious, including Tianshan Sect's unique snow chicken, bear paws, leopard tail, and Tianshan Sect's fine wine, snow lotus wine brewed from Tianshan snow lotus.
The people accompanying him were as expected by Li Xin'an, namely Lei Jie and Xu Baijiao, but when they were halfway through drinking, Song Shuping, the fourth disciple of Tianshan Sect Xu Hanying, arrived halfway.
"Fourth Senior Brother, why are you here?" Xu Baijiao was very happy when she saw Song Shuping and hurriedly brought him a stool.
"Even if there is a banquet to entertain all distinguished guests, how can I be absent?" Song Shuping said with a smile, "I encountered something on the way and was delayed. I will punish myself with three cups of wine."
Lei Jie asked: "Fourth brother, where is your second senior brother?"
"Oh, the second senior brother went to forge swords. A new piece of Tianshan rock was dug out in the mountain. The second senior brother brought back a few carts."
"The second child has this temperament. He wants to learn everything, but he is not good at it. I really can't do anything with him." Lei Jie lowered his head and sighed several times, and drank helplessly.
Li Xin'an's eyes were fixed on Song Shuping. According to Murong Bai, although Song Shuping looked like a frail and weak scholar, in fact, his cultivation level was higher than Ma Xing's. Although he had not reached the first rank, he had also crossed the threshold.
.
He was wondering whether to use Song Shuping for surgery...
Perhaps Li Xin'an's realization was too unrestrained and unabashed. Song Shuping noticed the clue and smiled awkwardly: "Master Li, why are you looking at me like this? Is there something on my face?"
"Is there any? No." Xu Baijiao looked at it carefully and shook her head.
"Oh, no."
Li Xin'an smiled: "I was distracted just now. I'm sorry, I'm disrespectful."
"Is Young Master Li thinking about something?" Song Shuping asked.
"It's not that I'm worried, I'm just feeling a little emotional."
Li Xin'an sighed: "Since I came to Tianshan Sect, I have never seen such grandeur and majesty of your sect. Thanks to Miss Xu, I gave Brother Xiao a red blood knife. The few of us are really
I felt regretful and embarrassed to live here in vain, so I thought about whether I could do something for the Tianshan Sect."
Song Shuping looked at Xu Baijiao and said in surprise: "Junior sister gave Mr. Xiao a knife?"
"Ah...yes..." Xu Baijiao lowered her head and looked away.
"It doesn't matter. Mr. Xiao's talents are rare in the world. In the future, he will definitely be one of the best masters in the world, and he may even be the one who carries the cauldron in the art of swordsmanship. It is also great for the Tianshan Sect to have such a good relationship with Mr. Xiao.
.But, Junior Sister, why did you give the Red Blood Knife to Mr. Xiao? It is a magic knife, why are you so ignorant!"
"What do you mean I'm ignorant!" Xu Baijiao retorted, "That was the initiative proposed by Mr. Xiao, how could I have the nerve to refuse?"
"Enough!"
Senior brother Lei Jie, who had not spoken for a long time, slammed his wine glass on the table, stared at the two of them coldly, and said:
"In front of Young Master Murong and Young Master Li, why are you arguing? Isn't this embarrassing the face of our Tianshan Sect!"
After saying that, he turned his head and said to Murong Bai pleasantly:
"I'm sorry for making you laugh. The fourth child and the junior sister are like this, they have been arguing since they were little."
"That's it." Li Xin'an thought to herself, "It turns out that Song Shuping and Xu Baijiao grew up together. Looking at their age, Song Shuping is not even thirty years old."
"It doesn't matter. It's not a good thing if someone quarrels at home. It adds some fireworks and adds a little more human touch." Murong Bai said.
"Master Murong, please come and have a drink."
After three drinks, Song Shuping suddenly said something:
"Mr. Murong, since you came up the mountain, the disciples in the sect can't stop practicing martial arts. They all want to beg to fight you or see you take action. They are worried about it. If this continues, the disciples of the Tianshan Sect will be in trouble.
It is not a good thing to say something. Therefore, I have a suggestion to hold a competition. Among the elite disciples of Tianshan Sect, select five to compete with the five young masters. In this way, not only can they satisfy their wishes, but they can also experience
After these few people practice martial arts, maybe it can give them some insights."
"Song Shuping dared to say these words. I wonder how many young masters are still willing?"
"Fourth." Lei Jie glared at Song Shuping, "Don't be rude!"
"Oh, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Li Xin'an said quickly, "What Senior Brother Song said is exactly what I thought."
"Oh? Mr. Li's words are serious!" Song Shuping said happily.
Li Xin'an smiled and said: "I have just said that, thanks to the Tianshan Sect's hospitality, we are really ashamed that we cannot contribute to the Tianshan Sect. Since we can hold a martial arts competition and do something for the Tianshan Sect's disciples, why not
Why? We, martial artists, should make the prosperity of martial arts our goal, and support the younger generations as our responsibility. If among the disciples of Tianshan Sect, there are people far more than a few of us, and they just need an opportunity to break through, then our appearance will
It happened to provide him with an opportunity to make a breakthrough, so it is a blessing for martial arts and a blessing for the world."
After listening to this, Song Shuping said with sincere admiration: "Master Li has both political integrity and talent. He is truly a role model in the world. Song Shuping, here's a toast to Master Li!"
"Dry!"
"Dry!"
Ye Qinglan on the side frowned and whispered: "What kind of intentions does Brother Li have?"
"He has this intention, but that's not his purpose." Zhou Bian replied in a low voice, "That guy clearly wanted to beat up Song Shuping in front of two thousand people from the Tianshan Sect! This was what he wanted to do in the first place.
The purpose of coming to Tianshan Sect is to vent my anger on Mr. Pei Min."
"Really? But I think Song Shuping is pretty good."
"I don't know why, but he seemed to be eyeing Song Shuping. He looked like he had evil intentions, but the man didn't notice it and even toasted happily."
Li Xin'an said: "I wonder who among the young disciples of Tianshan Sect has the highest cultivation level?"
Song Shuping replied: "If you want to talk about young disciples, of course it is Baijiao. But strictly speaking, Baijiao is a senior aunt and cannot be considered a disciple."
"Using the age of twenty-five as the dividing line, under the age of twenty-five, the Tianshan Sect has thirteen disciples who have reached the second level of strength. Over the age of twenty-five, there are twenty-nine. At the introduction, we will select from among them.
Fight for the highest disciple."
"Only disciples?" Li Xin'an was a little surprised.
"Senior Brother Song, I don't mean to look down on the Tianshan Sect, but no matter what, those disciples are no match for Murong Bai and Brother Xiao. Moreover, Murong Bai is, after all, just like Miss Xu, the successor of a large sect.
It would be a bit inappropriate for the elders of the disciples to just send young disciples to fight."
Song Shuping suddenly understood and apologized quickly: "It was Shu Ping's lack of consideration that almost messed up the seniority. Please forgive Mr. Murong."
"It doesn't matter, I never care about these things." Murong Bai said.
"He is just being polite. We can't really mess up the seniority." Li Xin'an said, "I think we should choose one or two people from our peers to participate in the war."
"That's true." Song Shuping nodded slowly, "Well, Baijiao, how about you go with senior brother?"
"What are you doing dragging me along!" Lei Jie said angrily, "How old am I? Why do I still have the nerve to do so!"
Li Xin'an said: "It's really not appropriate to rope in Senior Brother Lei Jie. On the one hand, it's because of his age. On the other hand, Senior Brother Lei Jie has already reached the first level. Together, we may not be Senior Brother Lei Jie's opponent. If we take the stage at the moment,
You will lose after a few rounds of fighting, and the disciples will not be able to discern any skills. Therefore, you still have to choose people of similar age and similar cultivation."
"Then...it's just me."
Song Shuping showed a wry smile: "Master Li, I have never experienced this kind of situation, and I rarely fight with others. I will definitely show my cowardice and make a joke, so I'd better not do it."
"Fourth brother, you can do it if you are asked. For so many years, you have been unknown in the sect, and many disciples have despised you. It just so happens that you can take this opportunity to vent your anger. Don't stay in obscurity anymore.
That's it." Lei Jie said, "This matter is settled, I will ask the master for instructions tomorrow."
Since the senior brother had already spoken, Song Shuping could not refuse, so he could only agree with a wry smile.
"Then, when and where will this competition be held?" Li Xin'an asked, "A few of us will not stay in Tianshan Sect for long before we will go down the mountain to the south. I think it is best as soon as possible."
"Speaking of competitions, the general election at the foot of the mountain is about to begin, and it will last exactly five days." Song Shuping said, "We can take this opportunity to hold it at the foot of the mountain, one event a day. This can be regarded as a good story."
"This is inappropriate." Xu Baijiao said suddenly, "Mr. Murong came here in secret this time, so it is not easy for him to show his face. If he were at the foot of the mountain, it would definitely cause a commotion and spread the word, and we would not be able to gain traction in the Tianshan Sect."
Lei Jie nodded in agreement: "Yes, and since the disciples are required to watch, if it is at the foot of the mountain, then do more than 2,000 people have to go down the mountain to watch? What will happen on the mountain?"
"That's it...I made a mistake again." Song Shuping felt a little lonely.
"As for the venue..." Li Xin'an showed an unpredictable smile, "I think there is a good place."
"On the first day Mr. Li went up the mountain, where did he find a good place?" Lei Jie asked, "May I ask where it is?"
"It was not found on the mountain, but at the bottom of the mountain!"
Li Xin'an smiled and said: "The iron chain connecting the outer door and the inner door is hanging on the cliff. It is bottomless and there is cold wind and heavy snow. Isn't it a good place?"
"That's right!" Xu Baijiao nodded in approval, "No one has ever done it in a fight there, so now is the time to give it a try. And it's not as good as land there, so I think there will be a new scene in the future."
"In that case, let's settle it there." Song Shuping had no objection.
Ye Qinglan held her face with one hand and said calmly: "I won't participate. I want to fuck you."
"Aren't you about to break through to the second level?" Murong Bai said, "At this time, don't back down."
"I can't climb high. If I fall down and die, please take me home."
Song Shuping asked curiously: "How old is Mr. Ye this year?"
"twenty."
Several people from the Tianshan Sect looked at each other. The peak of the third rank at the age of twenty was enough to surprise them.
"It's getting late, so I won't bother you anymore." Song Shuping stood up to leave, and Li Xin'an also said:
"Just in time, we are tired too, let's go together. Miss Xu, please take us back."
"Okay." Xu Baijiao said, "The residence of the five young masters is right next to the courtyard of the second senior brother and the fourth senior brother. It just happens that they can keep the fourth senior brother company."
"It's such an honor." Song Shuping said.
After returning to the yard arranged by Xu Baijiao, several other people fell asleep, but Li Xin'an couldn't fall asleep and could only hang out.
But the moment he pushed the door open, a black shadow quickly flashed across his peripheral vision and disappeared into the courtyard on the right.
"That's Ouyang Lie's residence. Is anyone still looking for him at this late hour?"
Li Xin'an didn't take it to heart. She walked around for a while and found that Song Shuping's room was still lit. She originally wanted to go in and chat for a while, but felt sleepy, so she went back to sleep.