Under the plaque of the mansion, the young swordsman habitually rested his elbow on the hilt and sheath of the sword, but he did not seem lazy. He whispered: "Mrs. Chu."
Shouted After that, he had nothing more to say.
The doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette, who was carrying a lantern, and the embroidered river god with a green snake around his arm, unexpectedly slowed down their breathing and stood solemnly.
The ghost in the wedding dress sneered: "Why, this lord wants to settle accounts with my concubine?"
The young swordsman raised his head and looked at the Fengxue Temple Sword Master's flying sword that broke through the sky. He said slowly: "Mrs. Chu, there is no need to say angry words, I don't mean it. But then those children leave here, and the three blind old Taoist masters and disciples continue their journey north. I hope Mrs. Chu will not cause any trouble. No matter. Whether Mrs. Chu did it intentionally or not, the Dali Song family was always grateful to Mrs. Chu. After all, it was an act to help the Song family continue the country. After that, the Dali Song family felt ashamed of Mrs. Chu, even if it was me. An outsider would not be filled with indignation after hearing about the tragedy, but there must be some compassion."
He fell into silence again.
The ghost girl in wedding dress raised her arms and smoothed her black hair on her temples, showing off the delicate and gentle woman. She narrowed her eyes and smiled and said: "Next, you can say 'but'."
The young swordsman really nodded and said: "However, the more time goes by, the more time passes by Mrs. Chu's indiscriminate killing of scholars and scribes, the more the paper cannot contain the fire, just like today. I dare not speculate on what His Majesty the Emperor will think, but I If I hear that a scholar has disappeared here again, I will pay a visit alone and take Mrs. Chu back to the Dali Water Prison. Don't worry, Your Majesty cares about love, but you must pay more attention to rules. One day."
The young swordsman sighed with sincerity in his eyes: "Mrs. Chu, whether you believe it or not, I don't want to get married one day."
The ghost girl looked into the distance, gently twisting the sleeves of her wedding dress with one hand and two fingers. She rarely had a moment of peace of mind, and said softly: "Because you are willing to talk to a young man in such a condescending manner, I believe you." "
She paused for a long time, and her expression turned indifferent, "I can promise not to kill passing scholars now, but I hope you know that once I accidentally see those scholars who are chanting about mountains and rivers, when the time comes I may not be able to control myself. I'm not begging you, I just want to tell you something sincerely. You will do what you want to do when the time comes. Should I be caught and thrown into that water prison by you, or should I interrupt you first? The mountain roots and water sources here are up to you and me, and you will be responsible for the consequences!"
The young swordsman smiled and said: "Okay."
The Embroidered River Water God hesitated.
Before leaving, the young swordsman said to the water god: "There is no need to hide and hide, just tell the truth to Mrs. Chu. After so many years, Mrs. Chu should actually know the truth. Any responsibility for this matter will be placed on me, and you don’t have to worry about the court blaming me."
The Water God clasped his fists and said solemnly: "Thank you, sir. Even if it is your private matter in the future., I will go through fire and water like the next one without any hesitation! ”
The young swordsman waved his hand, and then left in the air with Mr. Han.
Mrs. Chu stood where she was, looking at Jiang Shuizheng, who was deeply trusted by the Dali court. The god was a little disgusted. He didn't invite him to the house, but he didn't chase him away on the spot.
The Embroidered River Water God strode up the steps and sat down casually, "I know you always look down on me, a vulgar warrior. So, then. I'll keep it short. The husband you fell in love with has not let down your sincerity. It's just that the Great Li court took the overall situation into consideration and was afraid that if you left this place, you would no longer be able to suppress the remaining destiny of the Shenshui Kingdom headed by Qidunshan, so it never told you the truth and deliberately made you misunderstand the scholar. "
Mrs. Chu's big sleeves were bulging, her eyes were red, and blood was constantly flowing out of her eyes, but her expression remained calm, "Now that things have happened, you still want to lie to me? Do you really think I'm a three-year-old? Although after he left, I never went to places other than the mountains and rivers here, and I no longer went to Wanping County and Hongzhu Town to appreciate the scenery of the world, but I am not deaf about his visit to Guanhu Academy. I passed by so many scholars, and many of them mentioned it accidentally, so I knew that I knew a lot! In the end, he fell in love with another woman. "
Mrs. Chu murmured: "I know that if he falls in love with someone, he must really like it.
The Embroidered River Water God's face was dull, "Then you should also know that as the first scholar in Dali who was admitted to the academy by his own ability, he was framed miserably by others at Guanhu Academy. First, he deliberately flattered him, and someone secretly spent a lot of money to hire the most famous brothel girl, pretending to admire his talent, and make him famous. Then, the great scholars from the nearby dynasty deliberately regarded him as a year-old friend, and even made every one of his copybooks. He is extremely valuable and has many means, which are linked together, so that he is only half a step away from becoming the first gentleman in Dali recognized by the Confucian Academy. "
"But overnight, his reputation was turned upside down. Some people framed him for plagiarizing poetry. The courtesan slandered him as inhumane. Several literary giants and scholars jointly criticized his moral articles and called him a hypocrite. , called it the turbid current of Guanhu Academy. A talented man who was originally high-spirited became so crazy. "
" After being crazy for a long time, this scholar from a humble background became the laughing stock of the entire Guanhu Academy. The theory that Da Li was a barbarian from the north became more and more true. But in the end, no one expected that he would wake up. "
Having said this, the Embroidered River Water God turned to look at Mrs. Chu who was in a daze, "Do you know why he can wake up? "
Mrs. Chu slowly sat on the top of the steps, her wedding dress slowly spread out like a bright red peony, "Did you Da Li Qi Practitioners take action? "
The burly man smiled, with cold eyes, and said bluntly: "If Da Li really wants to take action, he would have to kill this scholar. "
Mrs. Chu twitched the corners of her lips, nodded and said: "It is detrimental to the country's prestige, it is true. In the dispute between the two countries, it is reasonable to resort to all possible meansthings. "
The man exhaled a breath, "The scholar was able to wake up because a woman he was familiar with came to him. "
Mrs. Chu's body was stiff.
The Jiang Shen stood up slowly and walked down the steps, "That woman has a piece of face covering her face. It is the same as yours, Mrs. Chu. The appearance is exactly the same. If nothing else, Mrs. Chu's voice, habits, and preferences have all been copied to 70-80%. If the previous trapping of scholars was related to the dispute between the two countries, then the later forcing the scholars to a dead end and toying with applause was probably a dispute between scholars. "
Jiang Shen strode away, "In short, after the scholar knew the truth, he threw himself into the lake and died. It's that simple. ”
“Based on the few words this scholar had with his two close friends in the Imperial College of Great Li Capital before he went to Guanhu Academy, it can be inferred that he already knew your inhuman status, so he insisted on it. To become a gentleman above the Confucian sages, it is estimated that only by returning to Dali in the future will he have the confidence to ask the court for a matchmaker to marry him. ”
Jiang Shen has long since left.
The wedding ghost, who has committed countless crimes, is still sitting where she is, with a serene expression on her face, gently adjusting her clothes and cuffs, smoothing them out Fold it there and enjoy it.
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Not long after Wei Jin left on his donkey, hurried shouts and shouts came from behind Chen Pingan. My benefactor, please stay and look back. It is the three blind old Taoist masters and disciples who are catching up with them.
The old Taoist has been through hardships for a long time, and of course he knows that this group of children of unknown origin is the one. The key to leaving this mountain safely, God knows, will the weird female ghost regret it and arrest their master and apprentice to wash their hearts? According to the two apprentices, the garden in the house is really "planted". With many seeds of reading, it seems that someone once struggled to crawl out of the soil, but now it seems that he is indeed a poor man who was cut off from the waist.
The old man was supported by the round-faced girl and ran fast. The old Taoist robe was covered with barbs from the vegetation on both sides, and he was completely oblivious to it. He was in a terrible state. In fact, although the old Taoist master used the thunder method from the side door to suppress the ghost of the married woman, he actually left it at the foot of the mountain. In the market place, he is a certain old god. On this journey north, he is often worshiped as an outsider. In Sanzhi Mountain, he is regarded as a liar with poor academic skills. After all, it is a rare and bleak situation. < /p>
The old Taoist no longer had the pretentiousness he had when they first met, and asked with a smile on his face: "May I ask where the Great Sword Immortal Wei of Fengxue Temple is? The poor Taoist, whose common name is Xu Yingzhen and Taoist name Xuan Guzi, has been admiring Wei Dajianxian for a long time. This time, it was a blessing in disguise that he could meet Wei Jianxian and witness the three swords of the immortal with his own eyes. It was really a great blessing for the poor Taoist.
Lin Shouyi sneered and said: "This land swordsman has already traveled north alone. If the old Taoist priest wants to get close to him, he might as well pass us, and maybe he can catch up with him." ”
The old Taoist laughed and said,"If you miss it, you will miss it. If the fate has not arrived, you can't force it."
The old Taoist masters like Wei and Jin, who are like hidden dragons in the upper five realms, know their own weight and are really in front of the Fengxue Temple Sword Cultivator. , I'm afraid it won't be any good at all other than being annoying. Qi practitioners on the mountain are of course rare compared to the people at the foot of the mountain. However, meeting each other is fate among the monks. This is true. It’s just that fate can be divided into good and evil, and cause and effect can be good or bad. The old Taoist can eliminate demons along the way. , accumulated moral virtue for oneself, fought in forty or fifty battles, large and small, and was able to be alive and kicking until today, not just by relying on the fifth level of Qi Practitioner cultivation, and the side-door thunder method of taking the sword to the wrong direction.
Seeing the awkward situation, the old Taoist hurriedly looked around and said with a smile: "Little Jiu'er, little cripple, why don't you kowtow to your benefactors and say thank you!"
The round-faced girl After hearing this, he knelt down, holding a lame boy with a mud flag in his hand and a gloomy look on his face.
Chen Pingan walked forward quickly, gently took the skinny girl's arm, and said with a smile: "No, no, no need."
Then Chen Pingan said to the lame boy: "Before On the mountain road, thank you for the reminder."
The lame boy was shocked and blushed for the first time. He muttered for a moment, not knowing how to answer, and finally turned his head away. The young man had faced the ghost of a married woman on the road before, fought her in close quarters, and fought with her. Although there was a huge difference in morals and deeds, his aura was not weak at all. He never expected that he was still such a shy young man with such a thin skin.
The old Taoist was full of surprises. After kicking the lame boy, his face pretended to be resentful: "It's not a good thing."
Then the old Taoist said solemnly: "My benefactors, after you leave the mountain and go south, you will pass Sanzhi Mountain in about a day and a half's journey. Remember not to rush at night. There is a fierce ghost there who uses tombs as his lair, steals the blessed land, and absorbs the ancestral shade of a family. , otherwise according to the numerology of that family, the descendants of the previous life should be high-ranking officials."
"Li Gui is not weak in Taoism, and should have the strength of the fourth level of Qi Practitioner. The main reason is that it is elusive and very powerful. It was difficult to capture, and he used some unknown evil magic to create more than a dozen Yin corpse puppets. Pindao once fought with them, but failed several times and wasted several precious thunder spells. Not to mention, he returned them to the local villagers. The people mistook him for being a deceiver, which is really annoying."
Lin Shouyi was slightly distracted when he heard Senior Yin Shen's secret reminder and asked, "Is the Taoist good at the Five Thunder Methods? Which sect do you belong to?"
The old Taoist was a little embarrassed, thinking that this stern young man was really a newbie and didn't know the rules of walking in the world. How could he ask someone so straightforwardly about his background, whether he was practicing Taoism on the mountain? Immortal family, or martial arts under the mountain, this is a big taboo.
Only because of the pitiful experiences of the fellow sufferers before, and the fact that there were land swordsmen like Wei Jin as the finishing touches, the old Taoist didn't care about these. After careful consideration, he said slowly: "It's a long story. , benefactors, don’t dislike Pindao’s nagging. Pindao’s hometown is the famous Nanjian country., Taoism is revered, and there is a Taoist lineage with a sect on the border, who is the leader of the Taoist sect of Aquarius Continent. Occupying Qingtan Blessed Land, one of the seventy-two blessed lands in the world, the sect master was regarded as the national master of Nanjian Kingdom. Due to the mysterious Taoism and the vast supernatural powers, the monarchs of several nearby countries personally climbed the mountain to jointly worship the sect master as his master. The number one true king of a country, so this Taoist god also holds the title of true king of the four countries, and is one of the top ten immortal masters recognized by our Aquarius Continent. To be honest, if Wei Dajianxian of Fengxue Temple had encountered this before breaking through, As an immortal master, there is really no way for Senior Wei to be on an equal footing with him. ”
Chen Pingan and Lin Shouyi listened extremely carefully and did not want to miss a word.
There are people outside the world, and there are people outside the world.
Especially "True" According to the term "Jun", isn't the Liu Zhimao who appeared in the town the so-called True Lord Jiejiang?
Li Baoping and Li Huai were not so attentive. Li Baoping looked at the round-faced little girl from time to time. , the latter timidly hid on the side of the blind Taoist, not daring to see anyone's shy look.
The blind old Taoist became more and more interested, and with the help of Xiao Jiu'er, he walked to Chen Pingan unknowingly. Between Lin Shouyi and Lin Shouyi, he spat and said: "The sects in the world that are qualified to bear the title of ancestral sect are generally divided into three sects: ancestral sect, authentic sect and lower sect. Among them, ancestral sect is often also called ancestral court, and lower sect has There are many affiliated sects, and the naming of these sects is not so particular. As long as they do not use a sect name without authorization, and do not have the same name as other sects that founded the sect, then Taoist temples, Buddhist temples, etc. You can name it whatever you want, pay some tribute to the 'Xia Zong' on a regular basis, and then establish a good relationship with the court at the foot of the mountain, find a geomantic treasure land, practice peace of mind on the mountain, try to recruit disciples with cultivation qualifications, and pass on the fire for hundreds of years. ”
“The sect Qiuzhen Guan, who was born in Pindao, was once one of the top sects in Nanjian Kingdom. It fell into decline more than a hundred years ago. By Pindao’s generation, almost all the teachers are in Hexi.” Go, there are not many senior brothers left, and none of them are really promising. ”
“The Five Thunder Methods of our lineage of Seeking Truth and Viewing, I won’t be afraid of your jokes when I say it. It is indeed not the orthodox method of Thunder Methods. It mainly focuses on the Qifu acupoints in the liver and gallbladder. All knowledge lies in ‘Shh, The word "hee" is taken from the meaning of "boo" means "**, and "hee" means thunder. Once the cultivation is completed, you can look at the acupoints with the mind's eye, and you can see that in several important Qi palaces, there are signs of rising blood and thunderous vibrations. The miraculous sight can then resonate with the heaven and the earth, raising hands and feet to attract thunder from the sky, and to ward off evil spirits... Of course, in the face of the vast world where Wei Dajianxian can break through all kinds of magic with one sword, this side method of seeking truth and observing can only make people laugh. .
Lin Shouyi frowned and asked: "The five internal organs are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. The qi in the five places are gathered like five thunders, which is the way to the great dharma." Why would the Taoist master refine the 'guts' outside the five internal organs as a place to draw thunder? "
The embarrassment shown by the blind Taoist this time was definitely not fake. He sighed heavily, with a tired face, and said helplessly: "It is really a last resort. The Five Thunders Zhengfa is that method. Authentic secrets that are not told, even if you say something unpleasant to outsiders,Who dares to practice without permission after obtaining the complete method of cultivation? The Principle of Seeking Truth focuses on the liver and gallbladder, which are related to each other. In fact, even the liver is just the ancestor who learned a little bit about it due to fate. In the end, it is barely similar in shape, but not in the slightest in spirit. This is why the world’s authentic This is the reason why there are very few genuine channels and there are so many side channels. "
Lin Shouyi suddenly said: "That's it. "
The old Taoist sighed sincerely: "The road is difficult, and it is a thousand times more difficult than this muddy mountain road." ”
“Just because Pindao Master is not the orthodox true successor of Lei Fa, there are advantages and disadvantages in practicing it. Once the monks of the Yin and Yang family reveal the secrets of heaven, they will easily suffer invisible divine punishment. A lineage that practices this thunder method often selects disciples with congenital disabilities to join the sect. Because these people are pitied by heaven, even if they frequently use the truth-seeking thunder method that damages the liver and gallbladder, they do not expect to live forever. If they are lucky, they can at least achieve it. Get a good night's sleep. ”
“There is a legendary thunder method in a certain continent. Once the Qi practitioner takes action, the Thunder God and Lightning Mother, the Rain Master Feng Bo, the Spiritual Officials and Cloud Officials, and all kinds of gods and men will all drive and help to boost the momentum. , Just imagine, after such a huge gesture, how can the mountains and rivers not change their colors? "
When talking about these things that have nothing to do with him, the blind old Taoist's face is full of energy, without any trace of discouragement.
This is probably because practicing cultivation is as difficult as reaching heaven. , but one of the reasons why people still flock to it
Once you embark on the path of spiritual practice and walk on the Changsheng Bridge, you have seen or heard of the beautiful scenery high on the mountain, and you can live a long life, know magic, and control the wind and rain. , can move mountains and seas, and all unimaginable magnificent scenery can be expected. In this case, who is willing to hang out under the smoky mountain?
The old man sighed: "Pindao and his two apprentices have been dependent on each other these years?" , traveled all over the world, and did a lot of things to subdue demons, catch ghosts and exorcise evil spirits, and also collect money. There is no other way, and cultivating Taoism also requires money. The built Eternal Life Bridge is the largest gold selling cave in the world. . Even if there are evil spirits causing trouble in a powerful family, the poor Taoist people have no connections and no one to help recommend them, so of course they have no chance to get in. As for the water and land monasteries opened by local wealthy people, they will only invite famous local monks and Taoists. They cannot trust outsiders. The poor Taoist master's thunder method cannot be used to scare the common people to prove that he is not a liar, so he has no choice but to This is how it ended. If you succeed in catching monsters, you may not be able to earn much money. Once you fail, you will definitely be unable to make ends meet and it will be difficult to practice. ”
We walked all the way and said that when everyone woke up, they found that they had walked out of the cage-like mountain col. I don’t know if it was an illusion, but they all felt that the original appearance of beautiful mountains and clear waters had been restored, and there was no longer the strong coldness of the previous gloomy and filthy atmosphere.
In the end, Chen Ping'an discovered that even if the blind Taoist stopped talking, he had no intention of saying goodbye and kept walking south with them. He couldn't help but ask: "Taoist priest, aren't you going north? "
The old Taoist laughed and said: "It's just a little delay, it doesn't matter.There is no way to repay the life-saving grace, so it is just a small matter for Pindao and his two apprentices to see off the benefactors. It is nothing more than walking a few more steps. ”
After that, the two groups walked together like this, without wind or rain, and everything went smoothly. When they completely walked out of the boundary of the mountains and rivers, the tight heartstrings of the blind old Taoist finally relaxed. , and found a place to sit down casually on the roadside. The round-faced girl nicknamed Jiuer quickly handed over the water bottle. The lame boy stood behind Lao Dao, looking back at the mountain range, wondering what he was thinking.
On the occasion of parting, the old Taoist took out a well-preserved scroll made of silk from his luggage and handed it to Chen Ping'an with his own hands, "This is a "Soushan Picture" handed down by a poor Taoist master. It depicts: There are nearly a hundred kinds of mountain ghosts and ghosts for reference. This is your first time traveling far away to study. You will inevitably pass through majestic mountains and ridges. Maybe you will need them in the future. I have long been familiar with them, and there is only a little commemorative value left. It is better to give it to you, so that it can be put to its proper use. "
Lin Shou tugged on Chen Pingan's sleeve. The latter understood and accepted the "Soushan Picture", but Chen Pingan also took out the only snake gallstone left on his body and gave it to He gave it to the lame boy, saying it was a specialty from his hometown, not valuable, but the quantity was small. The lame boy wanted to refuse, but the blind old Taoist quickly asked him to accept it, saying it was a kindness from his benefactor, so the extremely introverted lame boy had to keep silent. After accepting it, he hesitated to say thank you.
Chen Pingan finally smiled and said: "After you pass Hongzhu Town and Qidun Mountain, you can go to Longquan County. Find a girl named Ruan Xiu in Caotou or at the New Year's Shop. Show her this snake gallstone. She will know that you are my friends and she may be able to help you settle down in the town. When I get to the nearest inn, I will send a letter back to the town explaining everything. ”
The two sides parted ways after that. The blind Taoist would rather take his two apprentices to take a long detour and be killed rather than walk into the mountains and rivers.
Continuing to go south, Chen Pingan looked back. Go and slowly look away.
The young man suddenly wanted to practice his sword.