Chapter 212 The Second Change of Qi and Blood
The cold winter has passed, and flowers are blooming everywhere in Yunshan.
Different from the uneven scene of "the beauty of April in the world is over, and the peach blossoms in the mountain temple are beginning to bloom", due to the concentration of aura on Yunshan Mountain, the climate is more similar to the pleasant climate down the mountain, and it can also be a little more pleasant.
In the mountains that feel like spring all year round, in true spring, flowers are blooming all over the mountains and plains, which is mesmerizing to watch.
However, practicing sects should not be too gaudy. The several peaks where Jianzong is located have been carefully selected for many years. Most of them are fresh and pleasant pear blossoms, white magnolias, etc., with some oleander occasionally mixed in. , purple-leaf plums are used as embellishments, and the overall look is white but not plain, and there is also a lively atmosphere among the solemnity.
Ruiyun Peak is shrouded in thick clouds, and it is difficult to see sunlight all year round. There are even fewer flowers, but it is full of green, full of life, and you can tell that spring is coming at a glance.
Xie Yuan opened the door of the small courtyard near the cliff, and what he saw was a cliff of ten thousand feet. In the white mist, there were occasional glimpses of green mountains and mountains and flowers everywhere, which was heart-warming.
Such a magnificent scenery, whenever Xie Yuan is tired from practicing, he just opens the door and takes a look, he feels relaxed and relaxed, and his fatigue disappears.
The location of your house may also reflect your personality. When the four people who entered the inner gate together from the outer gate, Lin Cheng chose the meadow courtyard with a gentler terrain at the back, and Lin Zhen chose the small creekside residence further back. They probably came from rich families, and despite the great changes, their nature remained the same. It is related to peace; and Pei Yu chose a place among the rocks with strange scenery and few people, which is in line with his aloof and solitary temperament.
As for Xie Yuan, he directly chose his residence on the edge of the cliff. Living near the abyss, overlooking thousands of mountains and ravines every day, it can really increase his majesty when practicing martial arts.
This choice was inconsistent with Zhang Shan's honest and honest persona, but naturally no one noticed such small details. But now even if he notices it, Xie Yuan doesn't care much.
"A few months have passed, and things on Sword Peak seem to have been forgotten. Everyone is busy with their own practice, and no one mentions it. There is no time to care about other people's anecdotes."
Xie Yuan said thoughtfully.
As the so-called maturity means, you understand that 99% of the things you do, other people won’t care about you at all.
Even though he made the whole sect an uproar at the time, due to intentional or unintentional neglect from the higher-ups, no one gradually mentioned it again.
Xie Yuan is now an ordinary disciple of the inner sect. He signs in to practice martial arts every day, and no master cares about him anymore.
A few months ago, someone was whispering about this. How come the Grandmaster didn’t take him away even though he came around? But no one said anything about it, whether they talked behind Xie Yuan's back, made fun of him, or ridiculed him, the days gradually passed and the matter was gradually forgotten.
Whether the disciples paid attention to him or not was secondary. The elders no longer seemed to regard him as a special one. This made Xie Yuan really feel relieved.
“I don’t know if all the elders went to argue with the sect master, but they all exposed his dirt. It seems that the sect master was not a fuel-efficient lamp before...probably he was a fuel-saving lamp. I can no longer be the sect leader, but since then, everything has been business as usual. Everyone pretended that nothing happened.”
Xie Yuan didn’t know if Li Xingtuo had explained something to the elders, or if everyone had reached a consensus, but judging from the current situation, he was indeed the one. He is just an inner disciple, he is harmless to humans and animals, and he is honest and responsible. Master, you can rest assured.
And Xie Yuan himself was relieved.
Under such circumstances, he settled down to practice hard and cultivate himself diligently. With the harvest from the pagoda, after this winter, his cultivation progressed at the same speed as the wind under the cliff. Swift and violent.
Blood Ganoderma is worthy of the name of the blood-tonifying holy medicine, and Sanwang Ginseng is also the king among wild ginseng. The two medicinal herbs, combined with other miscellaneous harvests, have fully advanced Xie Yuan's skills.
The most fundamental thing is that the Golden Bell is about to break through to the fifth level, which represents the second transformation of Qi and Blood.
[Golden Bell Cover·Fourth Floor: (4960/5000)]
After practicing hard behind closed doors, it only takes three days at most to achieve a breakthrough.
Xie Yuan has been practicing meditation behind closed doors. Now when he goes out, he just wants to blow in the wind, get some air, and relieve his fatigue.
"Junior Brother Zhang!"
A familiar call sounded from behind. Xie Yuan knew without turning around that it was Lin Cheng who was practicing swordplay on the lawn behind and came to greet him when he saw him. .
As expected, Lin Cheng ran down the lawn from afar, smiled and waved:
"Junior Brother Zhang, you are tired from practicing. Why don't you come out for some fresh air?"
Just like Xie Yuan has been practicing diligently in the courtyard for several months and then went out to get some fresh air, Lin Cheng also used almost every minute of his time in the hospital to get some fresh air. Practice swordsmanship on the front lawn. Therefore, Xie Yuan could almost see him every time he went out.
Lin Cheng walked to the edge of the cliff and stood side by side with Xie Yuan. Looking at the thousands of mountains below, he couldn't help but chant:
"We will be at the top of the mountain and see all the small mountains at a glance!"
Ruyun Peak is among the peaks of Yunshan Mountain, second only to the main peak and higher than the other peaks.
"Junior Brother Zhang, every time I see your stamina in front of the door, I feel that you have chosen your position well."
Lin Cheng sighed.
Xie Yuan smiled and said:
"Senior Brother Lin, there is room on the other side. Why don't you move if you like?"
Lin Cheng shook his head like a rattle:
"That's all, I'm standing here practicing my sword, I'm afraid that the mountain wind will blow me down... Huh, it's not impossible, maybe I can find the ruins of a cave down there, and it will be passed down by an expert. It has always been a classic plot in the storybook. "
Xie Yuan smiled, not to mention, he did have a curious idea in his spare time, so he should practice the Yunlong Step and go down the cliff in front of him to explore.
The Yunlong Step is so exquisite that even the Qianren Peak, the main peak, can be climbed, let alone the cliff below.
But after wandering around a few times and descending dozens of feet, I saw a lot of beautiful scenery, but there was not a single hidden relic. I expected that even if there were any leftovers here, it would not be easy to find.
“Senior Brother Lin, you are already touching the threshold of the realm of Qi and Blood transformation, are you still afraid of this mere mountain wind?”
I have to say that things in the world are amazing. After one year of joining the sect, even Lin Cheng has reached the stage of Qi and blood transformation... Xie Yuan did not mean to look down on him.
It’s just that with his talent, which was difficult for him to enter the sect at the beginning, no one could have imagined that he would reach this level within a year.
Sometimes a person's destiny must not only consider personal struggle, but also look at the process of history... Well, the name of this historical process is Xie Yuan.
Lin Cheng smiled and said:
“It’s just touching the threshold, it’s still far away.”
Xie Yuan asked "out of curiosity":
"Senior Brother Lin, with what you have gained in the Pagoda, the Blood Dragon Pill is in good shape, is it not difficult to break through the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm?"
Not everyone has the opportunity to enter ancient ruins, but it is even rarer to enter unscathed, escape unscathed and reap a bumper harvest.
Such a harvest is enough to push an ordinary person to the realm of Qi and Blood Transformation, not to mention Lin Cheng, brother and sister, etc. They are all well-established disciples of the Sword Sect, and their platform is already high.
Lin Cheng looked at the cliff with his hands behind his hands and said calmly:
"If I take all my reserves, I can indeed try to break through. But it will go too fast, but it will not be steady. To practice a path, it is not about who can go faster, but who can go further. Sometimes it is slow. A little, to walk more steadily. ”
Xie Yuan was stunned for a moment. The mountain breeze blew Lin Cheng’s sleeves back and forth. Coupled with his firm look and philosophical words, he actually felt that Lin Cheng was inexplicably... It's not the same as the one I met back then.
While thinking deeply, Lin Cheng turned around and laughed:
"Junior brother Zhang, do I speak in a noble manner?"
Thank you Yuan saw that he had broken the power in an instant and silently gave a thumbs up:
"Senior brother, I'm very enlightened."
Lin Cheng patted Xie Yuan and said with a smile:
"This is not what I thought about myself, it was my sister who told me. She This is also the opinion relayed by Elder Luo. Even among the elite disciples on Yueyue Peak, many of them were not fully prepared for their previous breakthroughs, which resulted in slow progress and stuck in the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm. . This kind of thing is common in the sect, and it is also a big reason why the number of senior brothers and sisters in the second transformation realm is so small compared to before, and all of them are extraordinary. Hey, cultivation is really difficult... Well, I'm going a step further. He told me not to act too hastily. I heard that it made sense, so I took it to heart. "
The number of warriors is like a pyramid, the higher they are, the fewer they are. In the inner sect, there are quite a few first-transformation realms of qi and blood, but the number of second-transformation realms has dropped sharply, and there are even fewer third-transformation realms, but the further you go, the harder it becomes. Being able to achieve the second transformation of qi and blood is enough to serve as a deacon and manager in the sect.
It turns out that Lin Cheng is the master who stole the master's words. Xie Yuan nodded. Lin Zhen has officially worshiped Luo Shuang, and has been preparing to break through the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm recently, and has initially shown impressive results. Talent.
Thanks to this talented sister, Lin Cheng can occasionally hear some advice from the master, which is convenient for his practice; plus Lin Zhen invites Yue Feng to teach him personally, and his life in the inner sect is very convenient. Life is like a fish in water, very nourishing.
The two brothers and sisters have established a firm foothold in the Yunshan Sword Sect, and their practice progress is not slow. The start is much smoother than Xie Yuan's original.
However, everyone has his or her own destiny. Xie Yuan believed that in his early days, he was probably not as talented as Lin Cheng. It was only through continuous improvement and advancement and repeated encounters that he became what he is now.
He may have adventures. The Lin brothers and sisters also joined the Sword Sect. Everyone has their own destiny, so that Lin Zhen's realm seems to be catching up with him - of course, it only seems like it.
Xie Yuan can enter the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm within a few days. Although Lin Zhen has a grandmaster as his master, it will probably take a while for him to enter the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm. And to step into the second transformation realm again, if there is no great chance, it will at least be the accumulation of several years. It seems that the level is almost the same, but the gap is actually getting wider and wider, with a gap of several years. Each level of the realm of transformation is very far away.
You can have adventures, but the core and most unique talent is Xie Yuan's own tenacity and hard work, and a little help from golden fingers.
"Junior Brother Zhang, you must remember what I just said. Don't act too hastily! Although you are still some distance away from the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm, you should keep it in your heart first."
Lin Cheng warned seriously.
I understand, Senior Brother Lin, I will try my best to be as steady and steady as possible when I advance to the Second Transformation Realm...
Seeing Lin Cheng's earnest concern, Xie Yuan stopped joking and said seriously:
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"I understand, Senior Brother Lin."
A few days later.
[Golden Bell Cover·Fourth Level: (4995/5000)]
Feeling the surging blood energy in his body, which seemed to have reached a limit, Xie Yuan began the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm The last practice.
Xie Yuan sat cross-legged on the couch in the room, with his five hearts facing the sky, like a cross-legged Arhat.
The pure energy and blood in his body are thick and turbulent, flowing endlessly along the trajectory of the golden bell, constantly strengthening his body and defense, and enhancing his body-protecting golden light.
4995…4997…5000.
Half a day passed, my energy increased little by little, and the number in front of me also increased little by little, and finally crossed the 5,000 mark.
[Golden Bell Cover·Fifth Floor: (1/10000)]
Xie Yuan suddenly felt that he had crossed an invisible boundary, his body shook, and his blood surged like a roar. , rushing along the meridians all over the body.
From the surface of his body, you can even see his protruding veins, which are constantly moving like a snake, with a terrifying momentum.
Xie Yuan's skin turned red, his muscles swelled, and he became bigger.
The muscles under the skin continued to spasm and tremble, and continued for as long as a stick of incense. The movement gradually stopped, and the blood on the body gradually faded away.
Xie Yuan opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes flashed with a compelling aura, and then he slowly returned to peace.
He waved his hand, feeling the huge power contained in the casual hit, and sighed:
"It's really a mountain of changes. Every breakthrough is a transformation."
Xie Yuan felt as if he had experienced another transformation process from the breakthrough of external training to the transformation of Qi and blood, and his physique once again exploded. The increase in strength and speed are not at the same level as before. If they compete in the same field, they can be crushed.
The physique has increased so much, the upper limit of blood energy in the body has also expanded again, and the middle Dantian where blood energy is stored seems to have become vast.
Looking at the breakthrough points of the next level doubled, it is even more difficult to practice without counting the fifth level of the golden bell itself. It seems that the practice is not just as simple as doubling.
But...
Xie Yuan waved his hand slightly, and a brilliant golden light suddenly lit up around him, covering it like a buckled bell.
This golden light is dazzling, stable and firm, revealing a sense of indestructibility, which makes people feel at ease just looking at it.
Xie Yuan stretched out his finger and flicked it, and the golden light rippled like water waves, causing slight ripples. The sound of a bell rang in the room, the Buddhist sound was thick and long, and the small cliffside courtyard seemed to be transformed into a Buddhist temple.
As soon as he retracted his hand, the golden light immediately retracted and shrank, covering his skin, making it invisible.
However, if you look closely, you can see the golden light embedded in his skin, which is inexplicably sacred and almost awe-inspiring. If he hadn't seen his thick hair, he would have been called a master immediately.
"If it can be placed outside the body, this golden bell can be considered as an entry into the house, and its defense power will be greatly increased."
Xie Yuan smiled with satisfaction. After just a moment of calculation, he knew that the defensive power of this golden bell was astonishing. If the enemy wants to break through, I'm afraid it will take a lot of tricks. By the time the opponent came up with a solution, Xie Yuan had already greeted him with either a long sword or a big axe. The goal set at the beginning of martial arts training to stand first and then talk about output has now been achieved perfectly.
The characteristic of the second transformation of qi and blood is that the qi energy is condensed into substance, emanating from the outside of the body, and its power is unpredictable.
Xie Yuan's heart moved, and he walked to the courtyard with his sword in hand. With a strong movement, the long sword suddenly spit out a golden sword light that was more than a foot long. It was like a golden flame burning, driving away demons and purging evil spirits. It was astonishingly powerful.
However, the sword light could not last long. Xie Yuan only stimulated it for a short time before he felt that he could not control it and wanted to strike it out. He sheathed his sword, retracted the sword light, and breathed out:
"The power of the sword light is really extraordinary! If you learn the unique skill of stimulating it again, it will be as hard to resist as Senior Sister Ning Zi's strike of a rainbow piercing the sun."
He did not dare to try it easily here, otherwise if it explodes It's hard to explain that the courtyard wall collapsed or something.
But even without experimenting, the light that the sword peak swallowed just now is enough to reflect its power. It can at least increase the lethality of the long sword by 30%.
The sword glow is already so powerful, how majestic will the sword gang be when it reaches the third transformation state of qi and blood? Jian Gang can be activated stably, and when used in conjunction with the sword move, the sword is extremely dangerous. Recalling the original battle between the two sword sects, Xie Yuan was looking forward to it.
Xie Yuan tried to activate the sword light with the health-preserving skill again, and what he spit out was a cyan sword light. It looked peaceful and pure, but it contained great power inside. External strength and internal strength are different feelings, and now it seems to be much more low-key than Jin Yan. It's a pity that the cultivation level of Sword Qi Jue is not enough to stimulate the sword light.
After trying the strength after the breakthrough, Xie Yuan was satisfied. After two transformations, he was not far from the ultimate human body, only the last one was missing.
"Ten thousand points of progress, two and a half years of practice should be enough. At that time, I was only twenty years old, and I was a warrior in the third level of qi and blood transformation. I think I am not weaker than others anywhere."
[Chopping firewood: (7761/100000)]
[Golden bell cover·Fifth layer: (1/10000)]
[Health-preserving skill·Fifth layer]< br>
[Bagua Mountain Shaking Fist·Xiao Cheng: (588/3000)]
[Moon-Zhanying Ax·Xiao Cheng: (739/3000)]
[Tian Yin Shu·Xiao Cheng: ( 30 17/5000)]
[Black Sky Book: (107/1000)]
[Yunlong Step·Mastery: (196/2000)]
[Benlang Sword Style·Perfection]
[Yunshan Sword Style·Perfection]
[Yunlong Nine Styles·Small Success: (563/5000)]
[Cloud Mountain Sword Qi Jue·Fourth level: (899/2000)】
【Cloud Sword Jue·Mastery: (18/2000)】
The hard work over many months, plus the harvest from the pagoda ruins, were all digested and used in one's own body, and finally green shoots were watered, and then they blossomed and bore fruit.
Jin Zhongzhao successfully advanced to the fifth level, turning him into a genuine Qi and Blood Second Transformation Realm warrior. His basic strength has just been tested and is completely better than the previous level.
The body-nurturing skill has also reached the fifth level. This superb Taoist secret that silently protects the whole body and provides a steady stream of internal strength has finally reached its final breakthrough, providing great progress in his strength.
It’s a pity that the health-preserving skills passed down by the Taoist Master only stop here, and there is no more content at the back of that thin booklet. Without any hints, Xie Yuan's panel cannot unlock the area behind it. It seems that like the iron cloth shirt and the golden bell cover, there must be a primer to have a chance to understand the content behind it. He even didn't know if there would be any follow-up to the casually adapted exercises mentioned by the Taoist Master.
But even the current health-preserving power is powerful enough, especially its unique effect of transforming all kinds of methods, which can be used in different ways. Xie Yuan's current sword energy skills are not very good. If he learns more profound skills in the future, he may be able to break through quickly with the health-building skills, or he can continuously replenish them during battles.
Xie Yuan has not completely given up on advanced fighting techniques such as the Bagua Mountain Shaking Fist and the Moon-Zhancing Axe, even though he has been practicing swordsmanship in the Sword Sect recently. He has always maintained considerable proficiency, but he no longer treats it as a major, but only as a means Just a kind of.
Needless to say, Tianyin Technique, if you use it all the time and practice it all the time, no matter how advanced or difficult it is, it can still be better than the Nine Movements of Yunlong, and your progress is constantly increasing.
Although the Black Sky Book made him very moved, firstly, he had been studying hard in recent months and did not have much free time. Secondly, he was targeted by Li Xingtuo and did not dare to run around, so he could only do it every now and then. I went to the sword point to blow the wind, and the progress was slow, which was better than nothing.
Yunlongbu has gradually reached the mastery level, which is not too low. With the blessing of this superb footwork, Xie Yuan's shortcomings in the past can now be regarded as his strengths in the same situation.
The Nine Movements of Yunlong are difficult, but they are also improving slowly. If you don't use this kind of master-level swordsmanship, you will definitely see blood sealing your throat if you do.
Then there is the Yunshan Sword Qi Jue, which has reached the fourth level. It is a master and a supplementary to the body-nurturing skill. Xie Yuan's current internal strength is also quite deep.
It's just that the body-building skills have reached the top, and the Sword Qi Art is an entry-level one after all, and the level is not that high. Generally, Sword Sect disciples have to change to advanced internal skills later on.
Xie Yuan’s internal strength is sufficient now, but if he wants to continue to improve, he has to put this matter on the agenda.
However, in the past few months in the inner sect, Lu Liangdong has done nothing but teach him a new sword technique.
The Ruyun Sword Technique is regarded as the second level of swordsmanship above the Yunshan Sword Style by the disciples of the Yunshan Sword Sect. Its power and grade are much higher than the Yunshan Sword Style, so it is quite good. Xie Yuan practiced casually, but he also gained a level of proficiency, which could be regarded as supplementing his sword skills, honing his blood energy realm, and indirectly promoting his cultivation breakthrough.
But for him who has mastered the Nine Styles of Yunlong, the swordsmanship practiced happily by the inner disciples can only be regarded as useless to him.
"The next step is to find a way to find an internal skill... Otherwise, once the level of blood and Qi reaches the realm of three transformations, the legs will be long and short, which will be extremely detrimental to future breakthroughs."
Xie Yuan Nodding slightly, he wrote this down, and then sorted out all his efforts.
He suddenly discovered that in the same situation, his external skills were strong enough to remain invincible, and his internal skills, one mellow and the other sharp, complemented each other. , you can use three types of weapons, and you can switch them at will - and there are magical all-changing mysterious weapons, so the enemy will never be able to react in time when fighting.
Moreover, there are also advanced swordsmanship such as Yunlong Nine Styles that can crush the same realm, as well as powerful weapons such as sweeping thousands of armies, coupled with the same movement techniques that are also famous for the masters of the Flying Dragon List...
Such configuration and strength can be called luxury. Except for Situ Qin, the inheritance of the people around him is probably better than his own. Other peers expected that at this level, they would not be able to gather this skill!
Xie Yuan was suddenly curious, if he had a fight with those geniuses on the Qianlong List, what would be the outcome?
Although I have just broken through the Second Transformation Realm, do I feel like I will lose?
Xie Yuan took a long breath, feeling a little emotional in his heart.
Probably I have a little bit of strength now.
After all, the Qi and Blood Second Transformation Realm is definitely a good player in the arena.
And if you can enter the Hidden Dragon Ranking, you will already be worthy of the name of a master.
Now I should be considered to have left Novice Village, right?
After all, it was Li Tai and Aunt Hong who customized the Second Transformation of Qi and Blood to create a threshold for Situ Qin to go out on his own.
Xie Yuan nodded, recalling the previous agreement with Situ Qin and looking forward to it.
He immediately wrote a letter telling her that he had made a breakthrough and that he would go down the mountain to join her in a few days.
Ten days later, Xie Yuan estimated that his realm had stabilized. The most important thing was that the fluctuations in energy and blood from the breakthrough had subsided and should not be noticeable anymore.
So he found Lu Liangdong and claimed that he was going back to visit relatives and asked for a long vacation of about half a month.
As an inner disciple, he still has this right, but Xie Yuan has sneaked down the mountain to meet Situ Qin several times in the past few months, and visits to relatives are somewhat frequent. Seeing him coming again, Lu Liangdong said coldly:
“For such a long vacation, you have to ask the sect master to ask for it.”
"Ah? Disciple, don't bother the sect leader with this little matter, right?"
Xie Yuan was a little surprised and a little reluctant.
Li Xingtuo is so unpredictable that he really doesn’t want to meet him.
As a result, Lu Liangdong gave up his idea with one sentence:
"I've already reported it. He said that next time you ask for leave, you can come directly to him."
...This unreasonable old man.
Xie Yuan had no choice but to bid farewell to his old teacher and went up to the main peak to ask for an audience with the sect leader.
Fortunately, the sect leader was conscientious and still spent time in the study room handling sect affairs during the day. Xie Yuan was summoned by this capable sect leader without waiting for a while.
“I’ve met the sect leader!”
Xie Yuan entered the large study room and bowed, thinking to be on the safe side, he waited ten days before asking for instructions, otherwise Li Xingtuo would definitely have noticed that the surge of energy and blood was a sign of a breakthrough.
Hearing Xie Yuan's greetings, Li Xingtuo raised his head from his desk, then buried his head and continued to review, casually saying:
"A breakthrough?"
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Xie Yuan was silent for a moment and made his final effort.
There seemed to be a sneer coming from behind the desk, making Xie Yuan's face feel hot.
Li Xingtuo put down his pen, looked at Xie Yuan for a few times, and said with a faint smile:
"Want to ask for leave? Do you think you can almost travel with your partner?"
“…”
Xie Yuan was completely silent.
Why does this guy seem to know everything?
Of course, I didn’t go out of my way to hide the letter when I sent it. I just asked the handyman disciple to hand it over, and I could check the incoming and outgoing letter if I was interested. However, Li Xingtuo knew about all these small things. I don't know if he paid too much attention to himself, or if he actually saw all the big and small things in the sect?
Would this Glimpse Sword be used for peeping everywhere? A sect leader who particularly likes to peek at the back door?
Thinking of the revelations made by those masters, Xie Yuan couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
However, I have a new understanding of Li Xingtuo's insight. Thinking of all the self-righteous and self-assertive cover-ups he had done before, I am afraid that they have been exposed long ago. Xie Yuan couldn't help but lick his toes. Moved a few times.
That’s all, eat what you have, use what you have, and learn all your sect’s exercises sooner or later, then it’s even!
Li Xingtuo chuckled:
“That’s all, our Yunshan Sword Sect is not a prison. If you want to ask for leave, just ask for leave. But if you are going to take leave for a few days, where will you go to practice? It’s not peaceful outside now.”
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment and said:
"This is to the sect master, this disciple is going to take a leave of absence for a month and a half. My friends and I heard that women and children continued to go missing at the Yunyan border, and the impact was very wide, so we prepared Go and investigate.”
After hearing this, Li Xingtuo nodded appreciatively and said:
"Very good! It is our job as members of the Sword Sect to hoe the strong and support the weak, punish the evil and promote the good. You are not just free rice here every day." , I ate so much that I couldn’t stop complaining in Yunfeng’s kitchen..."
He seemed to remember something, next to him. After flipping through a pile of files a few times, he pulled out one and looked at it, frowning slightly:
“We have disciples who have investigated this matter, but...it seems to be related to the local government, so we can’t continue. "
Li Xingtuo pondered for a moment and said slowly:
"This matter is very involved, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to find out at once. If you encounter difficulties, don't act recklessly, just come back and ask for help. This matter may not be simple."
The implication is that this The matter was a bit complicated in Li Xingtuo's eyes, and he didn't expect the two young men to be able to sort out the myriad of things and solve it smoothly.
"Yes! Disciple accepts the order."
Xie Yuan cupped his hands and said.
Li Xingtuo nodded and waved to see the guest off:
"Go ahead. But if you find out something, I will record a meritorious deed for you, and you can exchange it for advanced skills or something."
He said it casually, but Xie Yuan was stunned again. , and retreated honestly.
Advanced skills... He just learned the Cloud-Entering Sword Technique. Obviously, he will not be asked to change sword skills again.
Then it can only be the internal strength of the Sword Sect, something that I just listed as a target.
Why does it feel like I am naked in front of Li Xingtuo? I have already been seen through my underwear... this old peeping tom.
But I didn't expect that I just asked for a leave and got unexpected news.
Before Xie Yuan broke through, he and Situ Qin jointly set the goal of this trip, mainly to pass by the Yunyan border and solve this major human trafficking case.
Both Xie Yuan and Situ Qin hated it when it came to the abduction and trafficking of women and children. Unexpectedly, the reason why it couldn't be done was related to the local government...
Xie Yuan nodded slightly, went back to pack, informed Lin Cheng, and went down the mountain by himself.
It seems that there will never be a shortage of people in Yunzhou Fucheng. It is still crowded and busy with traffic.
Xie Yuan walked to the Gaomen Street with familiarity and entered the mansion occupying half of the street. The maid led him to the Waterside Pavilion.
Before entering the waterside pavilion, Xie Yuan heard the melodious sound of the piano coming from inside. The sound reached his ears like fairy music.
Xie Yuan stood at the door of the waterside pavilion and listened quietly for a while. It was not until the end of the song that he heard Situ Qin's smiling voice coming from inside:
"Xie Yuan, head of the water pavilion, standing here Why are you eavesdropping at the door? Why don’t you come in?”
Xie Yuan then walked into the waterside pavilion and said with his hands:
"I haven't seen her for a while, but Miss Qin's piano skills have improved again. When she plays a song, it's like she's been hit by a freezing spell, unable to move. I'm so moved that I almost cry!"
"This That’s too much flattery, I’ll go back and shoot again!”
Situ Qin sat on the fence facing the lake, giggling.
Today, Situ Qin was wearing a lake-blue long skirt. The hem of the skirt was layered to the floor, and the skirt was delicate and feminine. Xie Yuan's heart moved when he saw it.
Even her big eyes were still extremely agile. She looked at Xie Yuan with her dark eyes, as if she had a lot to say, but in the end she curved her eyebrows and smiled.
Xie Yuan sat directly next to Qin and said:
"I have already reached the second state of Qi and Blood Transformation. When are we going to set off?"
"I have received your letter and am ready. Okay."
Situ Qin smoothed his hair and said in a strange tone:
"It's just that I didn't expect you to be so fast..."
Xie Yuan coughed:
“In other words, it would be better to enter the country quickly.”
Situ Qin blinked and asked doubtfully:
“What’s the difference? "
"From now on you...haha, it's okay. Aren't my cultivation levels faster than yours?"
Xie Yuan forced the brakes and made a abrupt U-turn.
Situ Qin shook his head and sighed:
“But my earliest cultivation level was much higher than yours. I didn’t expect that Xie Biaotou, you, could really catch up slowly, although I was still a little bit behind. ..."
Situ Qin's tone was both surprised and admirable. He stretched out his slender hand and made a little gesture with his index finger and thumb.
Xie Yuan felt proud when he heard the beauty's praise, but he also understood that a little bit was a humble statement. If Situ Qin really wanted to practice, his progress would not be slower than him.
"Now that it's ready, let's take a short rest and then set off?"
Xie Yuan asked Situ Qin for his opinion.
Situ Qin’s little head nodded:
“Okay, okay.”
Both of them have been looking forward to this first “trip” for a long time, and now they are about to set off , were all impatient, and after a hurried lunch, they each led a horse, left Yunzhou Fucheng, and headed northeast.
It was spring, and the two of them walked side by side along the way, reciting poems and admiring the scenery, pointing out the mountains and rivers, just like admiring flowers and outing, and they were so excited.
Actually, the scenery on the road is not always beautiful, but the two of them look surprised and happy wherever they go. Even a small pond can see the scenery of Daze, and they just wish they could go boating on it.
Speaking of which, the two of them had quietly discussed changing their names two months ago, such as calling me brother and sister. However, when they found out their birthdays were in the same year, Situ Qin was even older. In the past few months, she had been very angry - especially after Xie Yuan called her sister many times in a row, which made her sulky for a while.
As for the other nicknames, the two of them thought about it for a while. After all, they were thin-skinned and felt that they couldn't say it. In the end, they called them as they were, which felt natural. The title is just a code name, what matters is the state of mind of the two people.
Besides, Xie Yuan is no longer a bodyguard, and now only Situ Qin can be called like this, which can satisfy her petty thoughts.
After admiring the spring scenery for several days, we arrived at a large county town called Wuhe County near the junction of Yunzhou and Yanzhou.
The two kept talking and were about to enter the city when they suddenly saw an old beggar lying on the ground begging beside the road. He was dying.
Situ Qin couldn't bear it, and Xie Yuan sighed. Seeing that the beggar was so old, he dismounted, took off his water bag and dry food, and handed them to the beggar without giving any money.
The beggar said weakly:
“Thank you, Master.”
After saying that, he picked up the water bag and started filling it up.
Xie Yuan and Situ Qin were both a little surprised. This beggar spoke so politely, but he actually looked like a scholar?
He asked curiously:
"Old man, have you also read the words of the sage?"
"Ashamed, I have read the words of the sage, the Three Classics and the Four Meanings. Yes. My surname is Fan, and I was a scholar before.”
The old beggar drank some water, regained his energy a little, and said with a bleak look on his face.
Xie Yuan was even more surprised when he heard this. A scholar is also a man of merit, how could he end up in such a situation?
He asked as soon as he thought of it. Unexpectedly, he heard Fan Xiucai answer:
"I used to teach in the city. I had little land. I got a daughter when I was old. She loves me like the apple of my eye. I live a pretty good life." Quite comfortable...
"However, the year before last, my daughter was lost, and my wife was so sad that she died of melancholy. I buried my wife and spent all my wealth to find her, but found nothing. In the end, I could only guard the gate of this city, thinking that I might be able to meet her... …”
Xie Yuan and Situ Qin looked at each other, but they didn't expect that they would encounter this before they entered the city.
He felt a little heavier, his thoughts were turning, and he asked:
"Mr. Fan, do you have any news about how my daughter got lost or was abducted by someone?"< br>
Fan Xiucai looked confused, and his cloudy eyes became moist:
"I don't know, I don't know! I just don't know. She disappeared in the blink of an eye. I don't know where she was taken..."
Seeing him like this, Xie Yuan sighed and said a little tentatively:
"Mr. Fan, have you heard of any rumors about this from local forces or the government?"
>"Government? Impossible!"
Fan Xiucai was stunned for a moment and said decisively:
“The county magistrate Yao Zhizhang and I once studied in the academy together. After he learned about this, he still wanted to help me. It was because I didn’t want to be paid by others. Mr. Yao had a clear mind and devoted himself to serving the people. The local gangs The forces and martial arts schools are also well managed. I guess they are from Yanzhou!”
After hearing this, Xie Yuan, seeing no more information, shook his head secretly, gave Fan Xiucai some scraps of silver, and said harmoniously:
"Mr. Fan, take the money and support it first. This matter cannot be rushed. I'll check it for you."
"Huh? Do you dare to ask me..."
Fan Xiucai looked blank.
“I do good deeds without leaving a name.”
Xie Yuan shook his head and led his horse into Wuhe County with Situ Qin.
The two of them settled down in the inn first. Situ Qin frowned and asked:
"Xie Biaotou, what do you say? Where are you going to start?"
The two of them When I met Fan Xiucai, I felt uncomfortable when I saw that the previously prosperous family was ruined because of the loss of their daughter. I was suddenly separated from the beauty of spring and came to the melting pot of reality.
“Since the sect master said that there is a problem with the government here, of course he came directly to the door.”
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment and then said:
"Let's turn into young disciples of a small sect with an ancient path and go to the county government office to explore the road!"
Situ Qin blinked, Said:
“It’s a good idea to get straight to the point!”
The two of them went out hand in hand, walked to the gate of the county government office, and beat the drum directly, causing a commotion.
After a while.
"Who is here, and why are you beating the drum?"
The county magistrate with a pale face sat high on the stage, his face serious and cold.
Xie Yuan cupped his hands and said:
"I'm Shi Yuan, this is my junior sister Xie Qing, we are from Gongdaomen, Nanshan County, Yunzhou."
Upon hearing this, Situ Qin blushed and pinched him quietly.
"Gongdao Sect?"
The county magistrate Yao Zhizhang frowned and thought for a moment. He looked around and saw everyone shaking their heads. It seemed to be a small sect that he had never heard of.
The name is weird.
“It turns out they are students from Gongdaomen. Why are you two beating the drum?”
Seeing that they were not ordinary people, the county magistrate became much kinder.
"I heard that many girls and children in your county were lost, and I couldn't bear it, so I came here to ask. I wonder if the county magistrate can teach me?"
Xie Yuan said loudly.
When Yao Zhizhang heard this, his face changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice:
"Where did you hear about Mr. Shi? Although this county is not a place where people pick up lost items on the road, it may have been a long time since there was a criminal case, and this drum has also been used for a long time. No one has knocked.”
"Don't you need to hear about it? There are people talking about it everywhere in the city's wine shops and teahouses. Three children have gone missing this month. The county magistrate, is this possible?"
Yao Zhizhang's face turned gloomy and he looked lightly. He hummed:
“I don’t know, why didn’t I hear about it? Mr. Shi, the court is not a place for joking with you. Don't beat the drum randomly, otherwise you will not be able to bear the consequences."
Xie Yuan and Situ Qin were "sent" out by a bunch of government officials and turned around. Looking over, he saw Yao Zhizhang's expressionless face revealed behind the door that the yamen servant had not yet closed.
The two looked at each other and nodded in unison:
"Sure enough, there is a problem."
"This Yao Zhizhang is basically threatening openly and is a bit arrogant. Could it be that our Justice Sect is not big enough? If I talk about Yunshan Sword Sect, I am afraid that he will be too polite. .”
Situ Qin pursed his lips and said:
"Although Yao Zhizhang has also been exposed a little, but he doesn't accept the move, what should we do now?"
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment and suddenly heard Situ Qin Whispered:
"I just heard in the inn that the biggest gang here is called the Wuhe Boat Gang. Logically speaking, if it is human trafficking, this boat gang..."
Xie Yuan understood the idea, and immediately pulled Situ Qin and said:
“Go, Let’s go check it out!”
Situ Qin held his little hand obediently, and the two of them trotted all the way to the pier. They looked at the impressive three-story building next to the pier. When they were talking about how to get in, Xie Yuan pulled him. Situ Qin ducked into the side alley.
"This, this, what are you doing in this secluded place..."
Situ Qin was a little nervous when he suddenly saw Xie Yuan's figure swaying and he seemed to be a different person.
Situ Qin blinked, feeling that the person in front of him instantly turned into the county magistrate Yao Zhizhang, and he was so frightened that he was about to let go.
"Miss Qin, what are you doing!"
Xie Yuan smiled and showed his true face to her.
Situ Qin then realized and complained:
"I'm getting old and unattractive, and I don't want to be held by you!"
"Then I'll show off to you."
Xie Yuan smiled slightly and went to hold her little hand, Tian Yin Shu With a move, the two of them were covered, and only Situ Qin could see his true appearance.
Based on his current attainments in Tianyin Technique, these are just trivial skills.
Situ Qin was then satisfied and said softly:
"Then remember, you will do this in the future! You are not allowed to hide anything from me."
"No problem."
Xie Yuan chuckled and said:
"Let's go now. The county magistrate takes his concubine to find the local gang leader. It makes sense!"
Seeing Situ Qin's eyebrows raised, Xie Yuan hurriedly pulled her, and the two of them got out of the alley and rushed in The Wuhe Boat Gang.
(End of this chapter)