Originally, according to Meng Xiuyuan's plan, after asking Lu Miaozi about the secret of Yang Gong's treasure, he should immediately set off for Chang'an.
After all, the nights are long and there are many dreams. If there are any leisurely affairs between old friends, it is not too late to talk about them after the powerful enemy of the Demon Sect is solved.
Unexpectedly, Lu Miaozi's accidental words during that banquet actually pointed out a bright and clear path for Meng Xiuyuan's martial arts, which had originally come to an end.
The two inconspicuous words "into the subtleties" seemed to be a key, opening up Meng Xiuyuan's own treasure house of potential, causing his body, which had already been tempered to be extraordinary, to gradually reveal more and more amazing powers.
Practicing martial arts cannot be achieved overnight. Although Meng Xiuyuan has already found a way to successfully integrate his spirit and body, the details still need time to explore and try.
Therefore, even though three days have passed since the banquet, Meng Xiuyuan has not stepped out of the bamboo forest from beginning to end, and has been exploring the mystery of this "subtle" realm without any distractions.
Lu Miaozi and Zhang Yong knew Meng Xiuyuan's character, so they didn't bother him. They could only hear the rumble coming from the depths of the bamboo forest day and night.
Three days later, the rumbling sound finally stopped. When the two of them entered the bamboo forest to meet Meng Xiuyuan again, they saw only rubble on the ground, and the solid rock wall that originally stood on one side was missing a corner.
It looks as if it was cut with a fairy sword and an axe, and its appearance is extremely terrifying.
Looking at the dust and stone chips that had not yet been swept away by Meng Xiuyuan's palms, the two of them could guess what was going on, and were both shocked and speechless for a moment.
After a while, Zhang Yong swallowed his saliva and said to Meng Xiuyuan.
"Brother Meng, the book "The Essentials of Henglian" you gave me said that if you practice Henglian Kung Fu to the extreme, you can become invulnerable and have almost inexhaustible physical strength.
I thought this was just a metaphor, but I didn't expect it to be true.
If you have mastered kung fu to Brother Meng's level, he is indeed almost as good as a god. That means Brother Meng has no intention of competing for the world, otherwise the thousands of troops on the battlefield may not be able to stop you in the slightest.
I will definitely work hard day and night from now on, so that one day, I can also practice 10% or 20% of Brother Meng’s skills..."
As soon as Meng Xiuyuan said this, before he could answer, Lu Miaozi couldn't help but persuade him.
"Zhang Xiaoyou, I have lived to be ten years old, which can be regarded as a lifetime of martial arts training. I have some experiences that I can share with you.
The road to martial arts is long, as long as you work hard and persevere, you will make progress every day. There is no need to compare with others.
After all, everyone’s talent and circumstances are different, so it’s difficult to generalize.
Although I pride myself on my superior intelligence, I always say that I devoted all my energy to miscellaneous studies and distracted my energy, which is why I delayed my progress in martial arts and ended up falling victim to that witch Zhu Yuyan.
But honestly speaking, even if I don’t do miscellaneous studies and only focus on forcing myself to be a warrior, I’m afraid I still won’t be able to reach the realm of great masters like Ning Daoqi, Shi Zhixuan and the others in the end..."
While speaking, Lu Miaozi glanced at Meng Xiuyuan, and then his face became more and more sighing.
"For people like them who can reach the pinnacle of martial arts, none of them are geniuses.
For example, when I first met Brother Meng more than ten years ago, he was only about ten years old, but he was already the first-class master in the world.
Even though he didn't have a trace of true energy in his body, he was still able to defeat me cleanly with just his physical strength. Such natural talent is truly a wonder in the world, and cannot be compensated by others' strong perseverance.
If you have to keep an eye on them, it will only add trouble to yourself..."
When Meng Xiuyuan heard Lu Miaozi's words, although he felt that he was being praised a little too much and was a little embarrassed, in the end he nodded in agreement in order to persuade Zhang Yong not to be too ambitious.
He asked himself that most of his achievements today were due to his innate cheats and the martial arts knowledge accumulated through three lifetimes. It was really difficult for Zhang Yong to reach a situation like his.
Unexpectedly, when Zhang Yong saw this situation, he didn't show any sign of dejection. Instead, he smiled brightly, looked at Lu Miaozi and shook his head.
"Mr. Lu is right, it is indeed difficult for me to compare with Brother Meng.
But I feel that no matter what, working towards his back is the most correct thing I have ever done in my life.
If not, I might still be in the small restaurant right now, wandering between the stoves every day..."
As he spoke, Zhang Yong turned to look at Meng Xiuyuan, and then said
"Everyone is gifted according to his circumstances, and Brother Meng is indeed uniquely endowed.
But equally, if he had not been sincere and devoted to martial arts, even if Brother Meng had several times more talent, he would probably still be unable to reach the level he is today.
I still remember that when I was young, in my parents' restaurant, whenever Brother Meng finished his chores in the kitchen, no matter how tired he was, he would immediately find a remote corner to practice martial arts by himself.
I was ignorant at first, and all I thought about was how to have fun every day. But later on, when I saw how devoted he was, I couldn't help but be infected by him. I gradually made progress and benefited a lot.
I may not be able to imitate Brother Meng's talent, but he has personally taught me several unique skills, which is something that is difficult for most people in the world to achieve.
If I can still be as sincere in martial arts as Brother Meng, I will definitely be able to make some achievements in the future.
It may not be enough to make a name for the world, but it can still deal with those gangsters and prevent them from bullying innocent people..."
Zhang Yong spoke firmly and his eyes were shining, which greatly surprised both Lu Miaozi and Meng Xiuyuan.
Especially Meng Xiuyuan, when he was still working as a busboy in Cuishan Town restaurant, he rarely paid close attention to Zhang Yong. He only thought that this little brother had a simple and honest personality, even a little slow.
However, since the two met again as adults, Zhang Yong could always say something that touched Meng Xiuyuan several times, which greatly changed Meng Xiuyuan's view of him.
By this time, Meng Xiuyuan was certain that Zhang Yong, the silly son of a restaurant owner, was by no means as ordinary and mediocre as he seemed on the outside. Instead, he was a truly intelligent and ambitious person.
Such changes made Meng Xiuyuan sigh inwardly.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Early the next morning, Meng Xiuyuan finally learned clearly about the situation of Yang Gong's treasury from Lu Miaozi, and then immediately set off for Chang'an.
And because the heavy sword he asked Lu Miaozi to forge for Zhang Yong had not yet taken shape, Zhang Yong had to stay in the Pegasus Ranch for a few more days.
Before parting, Zhang Yong was still reluctant to leave and asked Meng Xiuyuan when they would be lucky enough to meet again in the future.
But this time, Meng Xiuyuan did not deal with him, but responded meaningfully.
"After your heavy sword is forged, if you are not afraid of the threat of the Demon Sect and really want to do something useful for the people of the world, you can come to Chang'an to find me and be my helper."
Zhang Yong was stunned when he heard the words, as if he heard the hidden meaning in Meng Xiuyuan's words, his eyes widened, looking in disbelief.
Meng Xiuyuan didn't explain much. He tapped his toes and turned into a green shadow, disappearing into the mountains in an instant.
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The Weihe Plain where Chang'an is located is called Guanzhong because it is surrounded by Tongguan in the east, Dashanguan in the west, Wuguan in the south, and Xiaoguan in the north. It is located within the four passes, so it is called Guanzhong.
Meng Xiuyuan first headed north from Pegasus Ranch, then turned west when he arrived near Luoyang, entering Guanzhong from Tongguan.
This Tongguan Pass is the first of the Four Passes and was built by the Qin people during the Warring States Period. It is bordered by the Yellow River to the north and mountains to the south. It is more than a hundred miles from east to west. The road is opened in the cracks of broken rocks. It is said that "cars cannot tolerate square tracks, and horses cannot ride side by side."
There is a man in charge of the pass, and it is a dangerous place that no one can escape. Its original name was Hangu Pass, but it was renamed Tongguan after the Eastern Han Dynasty.
And Meng Xiuyuan was ambushed as soon as he set foot in the most dangerous place in Tongguan.
A team of nearly a hundred men, all of whom were experts in martial arts, came out from the cliff above Meng Xiuyuan's head at the most perfect moment.
The opponent had obviously known Meng Xiuyuan's power for a long time, so although they were all very powerful, they didn't have any master's demeanor. They used all kinds of tricks in their attacks. Powerful crossbows, explosives and poisonous smoke, all the destructive tricks were used at once, and there was no trace of them.
Leave some way for Meng Xiuyuan to survive.
If it weren't for Meng Xiuyuan's rapid improvement in realm recently and the ability to detect danger anytime and anywhere with his spiritual sense, their ingenious calculation might have really made Meng Xiuyuan very confused.
In the subsequent close combat, these masked masters also performed very well. Whether they relied on the chaos caused by the ambush in the early stage to join the siege, or the scattered retreat after Meng Xiuyuan casually killed dozens of people, they all performed well.
Just be decisive.
Unfortunately, for Meng Xiuyuan at this moment, if the opponent has not reached a certain level of martial arts, no matter how many there are and how wonderful the coordination is, it will not be able to have much effect.
In less than a cup of tea, the group of assassins who had fled in all directions were hunted down by Meng Xiuyuan until only the leader remained, fleeing alone in the distant woods.
Regarding this last person, Meng Xiuyuan could have killed him with a flying sword from a distance, but out of knowing himself and the enemy, Meng Xiuyuan decided to capture him and find out which force was behind the ambush.
In the fight just now, this group of people really hid themselves very well. Meng Xiuyuan could only tell that they were divided into two groups. One group used the martial arts from the Central Plains, and the other used the martial arts from the Northern Great Wall. No other information was found.
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At this moment, the news was all about the person in front of him. How could Meng Xiuyuan allow him to escape? He immediately used all his strength to chase after him, following the traces left by him and some spiritual sense in the dark.
At Meng Xiuyuan's "subtle" state at this moment, the physical body and Qi are fully mobilized, and the two work in tacit synergy. It can be said to be the most effective when used in Qinggong, and the speed is almost twice as fast as before.
In just a blink of an eye, Meng Xiuyuan turned into a breeze and chased after the man. He sealed the big hole on his back with a finger from a distance, trying to capture him.
But what surprised Meng Xiuyuan was that before the force of his finger could reach him, the man had already taken the first step and fell down. When he caught up to him and took a closer look, he saw that his face was black and purple, and his mouth was green.
Obviously, from the moment the mission failed, this group of assassins never wanted to return alive. They scattered and escaped, just to buy time for the poison in their teeth to take effect.
Meng Xiuyuan immediately used "Shen Nong's Poison Avoidance Technique" to detoxify the assassin in front of him. However, although the poison was cured, the damage left by the poison was difficult to recover. The assassin leader was already dying.
Fortunately, Meng Xiuyuan possesses the Qi of Immortality. Infused with this vital Qi, it is enough to keep him alive no matter what.
That is to say, taking advantage of these few breaths, Meng Xiuyuan used the "soul-taking drug" to hypnotize him and roughly find out who was behind it.
The result was quite unexpected. This group of assassins turned out to be members of the Li clan. They were considered a rather elite assassin force among the Li clan and had outstanding achievements in the past.
But it is a pity that the Li clan has a tight internal organization, and the pawns like them who are ordered by others do not know where the orders come from.
Among the Li clan, Emperor Li Yuan, the three princes, and even several powerful officials had the power to mobilize them, so it was difficult to determine whose idea was this assassination.
Although logically speaking, if it is Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, the two brothers who are quite different from Li Shimin, has a wrong heart. Seeing that Meng Xiuyuan is close to Li Shimin, they are afraid that this peerless master will add power to Li Shimin's line, so they want to use him
It makes sense to eradicate them in advance before entering Guanzhong.
But this is just an inference after all. Without evidence, Meng Xiuyuan is not willing to speculate on anyone with malicious intent.
Therefore, Meng Xiuyuan was not angry for a while, but was a little surprised. He did not expect that during this trip to Chang'an, besides the Demon Sect, there would be another enemy.
You must know that the whole world in this pass is owned by the Li family. There is such a high-level Tang Dynasty official in the dark who wants to deal with him, which will undoubtedly cause Meng Xiuyuan more trouble.
But now that the matter had come to this, Meng Xiuyuan didn't think much about it. He just said that the soldiers would stop him and the water would cover him up. If the man took action again and just pulled him out, it wouldn't be a big deal.
With this in mind, Meng Xiuyuan turned back and walked leisurely through the corpses of assassins toward Tongguan, officially entering the gate of Guanzhong.
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After such a battle, Meng Xiuyuan encountered no further setbacks and traveled safely. It didn't take long before he arrived near Chang'an City.
However, when Meng Xiuyuan passed by the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, dozens of miles away from Chang'an, he saw a familiar silhouette on the roadside, which made Meng Xiuyuan somewhat unexpected.
"Mr. Meng, it seems that you are not in a hurry. I actually arrived one step ahead of you..."
Shi Qingxuan wore a veil, which obscured her delicate and elegant face, but the slightly teasing voice still allowed Meng Xiuyuan to guess that there must be a playful smile under her veil at the moment.
"Miss Shi, didn't you go back to Shu? Why did you come back to Guanzhong?
Judging from your tone, it seems that you have received some rumors and made a special trip to Guanzhong.
In my impression, Miss Shi is not the kind of person who likes to join in the fun, so why do you have to take a trip into troubled waters in this troubled year?"
Meng Xiuyuan was not happy when he suddenly met a beautiful woman. Instead, he frowned slightly and asked in a slightly lower voice.
When Shi Qingxuan met Meng Xiuyuan, she was somewhat happy in her words. However, when she heard Meng Xiuyuan's question, she immediately lowered her voice and replied with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Qingxuan did receive a letter from Senior Lu Miaozi, so she came to Guanzhong and wanted to see Mr. Meng.
But I'm not here to join in the fun, but for business.
Sir, can you remember that you promised me to come to Shu to see me after the incident in Luoyang, so that I can hand over the "Seal of Immortality" to you?
But I waited and waited, and only the news about Mr. Meng, who was famous all over the world, came one after another, but he was never seen..."
Speaking of this, Shi Qingxuan paused for a moment, looked directly at Meng Xiuyuan's eyes with a pair of beautiful eyes, and asked crisply
"A cruel person like Mr. Meng seems to be a habitual offender.
I wonder if the young master has ever made an agreement with another woman like he did to Qingxuan in the past, but then failed to fulfill the agreement for a long time?"
Meng Xiuyuan, who had hundreds of years of skill, could not help but feel suffocated by a faint question at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, and his mind was filled with thoughts.