Chapter 455 Reporting Mr. Return

(The final chapter of this volume.)

At the winter solstice, although the days are short and the shadows are long, it is actually the beginning of the recovery of Yang Qi in the world.

Emperors and monarchs from various countries in Aquarius Continent will worship the mountains on this day. Even if they cannot come in person, they will ask senior officials from the Ministry of Rites to burn incense at the mountain temples.

Similar to Longquan County, Meiglai Country also has the custom of celebrating the Spring Festival. Even though it is a poor family, according to local customs, they still have to prepare dumplings, mutton soup or glutinous rice.

Chen Ping'an and his three riders were munching on glutinous rice balls bought from the market as they returned from Jingzhou in the southernmost part of Meigla Kingdom.

At a border pass, Chen Pingan stopped and let Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi pass first. Chen Pingan drove his horse to a hill alone. After reaching the top, an old monk happened to be walking slowly towards it. At the top of the slope, Chen Pingan turned over and dismounted. The old monk smiled in a slightly unfamiliar Aquarius Island language: "You may not know me, but I am very familiar with you."

Chen Pingan smiled and said: "Thank you, senior, for escorting me all the way."

Old monk Yuanying ignored the sarcasm in his words. No one would feel comfortable being watched all the way.

The old monk smiled and said: "I was once a practitioner of the Tongye Sect, so it was really hard to endure this journey."

Chen Pingan asked: "Was it?"

The old monk still suppressed his aura to the realm of the golden elixir earth immortal. On his skin, brilliance flowed, like the sun and moon flowing in the small world of his body. He did not answer this question and looked up and down. Looking at this young man, he seemed to want to see some clues as to what it took to become that great swordsman's... friend? Fellow disciples? It’s hard to say for now, it’s all possible. It's just that there is no such thing as a free blessing, especially in the mountains, where one careless move can lead to a loss.

The old monk stood on the top of the hillside and looked around. The mountains and rivers of Meiglai Country looked really boring and boring, and the spiritual energy was thin, and it was far inferior to Shujian Lake.

There are some secrets that have not been told to this young man. He is currently traveling here as the Yin God out of his body, and using the Yang God to carry the secret tung leaf tablet used to monitor him to cover himself up. to prevent this meeting from being discovered by Shujian Lake. The reason why he was willing to take such a big risk was naturally due to his careful consideration and calculation. This group of foreigners who were treated as guests of Gongliu Island by Liu Laocheng, the wild cultivator of Yupu Realm, could be carefully selected and thrown into Shujian Lake. None of them was a fuel-efficient lamp, and he was naturally no exception.

On the high road, if you work for others, you have to look at the price.

He felt that the price was a little low.

Even though he has been judged by the Great Yin Yang family as having no hope of reaching the fifth realm, he is still an old Yuanying who is good at fighting. He still has two hundred years to live. If he is willing to spend a lot of money to die, he can live another three hundred years. It's possible.

After receiving this secret mission, he thought about it and felt that it was a serial killer who used a knife to kill people. The leader of the Fifth Realm was used as a knife by others, especially himself. It's a pity that Aquarius Island is not our own territory.You have no foundation, and you have no one to use. Otherwise, find another knife, a faster one, and a less clever one. You may not be able to find wealth in a dangerous situation. You can really make a fortune. Of course, it may also be a thread. With the grasshoppers on the bed and a few borrowed knives, everyone was finished together. As for the real person behind the scenes who even he couldn't guess the identity of, he would be free and happy.

The old monk asked: "I have a mutually beneficial deal, will you do it?"

Chen Pingan nodded and said: "Let's talk about it."

Chen Pingan asked : "Even if I agree, the question is, do you dare to believe it?"

The old monk nodded: "I don't fully believe it, but I plan to take a gamble. I stand here and appear in front of you. A kind of proof. As long as the Taoism is higher than mine, I can't see the depth. But depending on the temperament of someone who spends so much time together, I have met many people like you. We met when we were young, but it turned out that most of you died early, so I just said it was a century-old appointment."

Chen Ping'an said with a smile: "It's almost the New Year. Please say a few words of good fortune, senior."

The Nascent Soul monk smiled and said: "If I say some polite words to you, how can you do business without being suspicious?"

Chen Pingan felt that he was right.

After about a stick of incense, Chen Pingan drove his horse down the hillside. His face, which was not very good-looking, turned into a face as golden as paper. He sat on the horse, shaky, as if he had experienced a life and death. During the great calamity, the already weak body was almost exhausted.

Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi were so frightened that they stopped their horses to wait after passing the customs. They were frightened and did not dare to breathe.

Previously, almost everyone inside and outside the pass saw the sword light like a rainbow on the other side of Chen Ping'an's disappearance.

Chen Pingan waved his hand, "It's okay, it's settled. Let's continue on our way. Nothing will happen on the way back from this trip. It's still the same old rules. You won't return to Shujian Lake with me then."

On the other side of the hillside, the Nascent Soul cultivator had long removed his blinding magic, and there turned out to be a plain-looking middle-aged woman. A drop of blood slowly seeped out between her eyebrows, and she gently wiped it away with her fingers. , just that trace, in the eyes of any middle-level fifth-level monk, would be extremely dazzling if he looked at it for a moment.

It was quite reassuring to do business with that young man. After both parties made up their minds to do the business, they worked out the details and tried to make every detail. After several trials, the young man handled it appropriately.

She looked at the sky, bowed in salute, piously and fearfully, and said in a trembling voice: "Li Furui is vulgar and can only offend gentlemen, not villains. It's rude."

After a while, the world was silent.

The woman laughed dumbly, probably because she was overthinking it.

Now that Aquarius Continent is in chaos, we need the accompanying saint.There are too many people staring at people and things, including Xie Shi, the Tianjun of Luzhou in Beiju, Song Changjing, the king of the Great Li vassal, Emperor Zhu Ying of the Dynasty, etc., but she and Chen Ping'an are not around, even if they are detained in the water prison. Liu Zhimao from the bottom said personally that Chen Ping'an now wears the jade plaque of the saint that says "I am good at cultivating the aura of greatness", but she knows some inside information about the saint who is sitting in Yizhou Canopy, as long as there is no one in the world under her feet. If the fight is too surprising, one will not divert the attention and take a glance. As for the old sect master of Taiping Mountain personally chasing down the old ape with the sword, the momentum is too great, and the saint of Tongyezhou will definitely notice it immediately.

But be careful when sailing.

For some proper etiquette, more is better than less, and some is better than none.

After leaving the pass of Mei Glaze Kingdom and about to enter the boundary of Shujian Lake, Chen Pingan was near a rural village. He turned to look at the two guys behind him who were not very interested, and said with a hoarse smile: "I've made you worry. I've been thinking a lot along the way."

Ma Duyi covered her heart and said, "Mr. Chen, you are finally alive. You were either in a daze or frowning along the way. How long did it take? No more drinking, we are both scared to death."

Zeng Ye nodded vigorously.

Chen Pingan comforted softly: "I encountered something that I couldn't figure out for a while, I'm sorry."

Ma Duyi smiled and asked: "Now Do you understand?"

Chen Pingan shook his head and said: "I still haven't figured out the reason, but I have figured out the next best thing,"

Ma Duyi said worriedly. : "It's really okay?"

Chen Ping'an nodded and said: "It's okay."

Ma Duyi hesitated, "Then Mr. Chen, have a drink and show us, otherwise We are not worried."

Zeng Ye looked embarrassed.

Of course Chen Pingan did not actually take a sip of wine, but smiled and said: "You guys can stop here, remember not to disturb the people nearby, practice well, and encourage each other to not slack off. I will try my best to be the latest I'll meet you in the spring next year, maybe even earlier. Then we'll go to the south of Shujian Lake, where there's a lot of miasma, mountains and rivers full of monsters, and it's said that there are also evil cultivators and people in the devil's path. It’s much more dangerous than Shihao Country and Mei Glaze Country. You two, don’t hold us back too much.”

Ma Duyi snorted coldly.

Zeng Ye quickly promised to practice diligently.

Chen Pingan rode away alone.

However, before leaving, he gave the golden demon-binding rope and a few talismans to Ma Duyi to prevent accidents. Also, remember to hide the demon-binding rope and do not allow it to appear easily. Once it is passed by the wild, When Xiu saw it, it was a definite disaster coming from heaven.

When it comes to matters of life and death, Ma Duyi did not dare to neglect at all, nor did he make any jokes. He just wanted to reassure Mr. Chen that they would never be so careless.

Chen Ping'an was sleeping in a deserted mountain that day. The evil spirit was quite strong, and it was almost certain that a evil spirit was hiding in it.It was just that there was nothing to do all night, which made Chen Ping'an feel a little strange. Now it was inconvenient to reveal his true cultivation, and the other party was deeply hidden. It was probably related to the luck of the mountain roots, so he had to give up.

The horse rode away slowly.

Sorrowful.

According to the implicit statement of the old Nascent Soul monk Li Fuxi, the envoy who sent her to leave Gongliu Island was an upper-level fifth-level monk from the Tongye Sect who was once in charge of the rules and regulations of the First Ancestral Master Hall. , status is respected, even when Du Mao was alive, he was quite powerful, and the current head of Tongye Sect would call him "Master Uncle".

This is not the thing that worries Chen Pingan the most.

The really scary thing is that this great monk of the Tongye Sect is now enshrined by the Yugui Sect. It is the Yugui Sect that is about to choose Shujian Lake on Aquarius Island as the foundation of the next sect!

Jade Guizong, the old man surnamed Xun who appeared in the dust medicine shop in Laolongcheng, the future place of Taoism and enlightenment on the right side of the Sui Dynasty, and Jiang Shangzhen who appeared in the Qinghu Palace earlier.

Among them, Jiang Shangzhen is more likely to be the first sect leader in the history of the Yugui Sect. However, there is no conclusive statement from the Yugui Sect’s Patriarch Hall, so there are still variables.

Because Jiang Shangzhen has never rushed to Aquarius Continent, this is also one of the evidences.

As for the chief worshiper of the lower sect, it is naturally Liu Laocheng of Gongliu Island.

That’s all the Nascent Soul cultivator Li Furui said.

Since Jiang Shangzhen, who likes to join in the fun most, did not show up, but the ambitious ancestor of the Yuan Tongye Sect became the pioneer of the Jade Gui Sect, maybe this great monk will have some It is only natural that he should compete with Jiang Shangzhen for the position of the sect leader.

No wonder Li Furui would follow him all the way, waiting for the opportunity.

It’s no wonder that Su Gaoshan is so unfaithful to him. You must know that even Tan Yuanyi knows part of the Lubo Pavilion file and is aware of her inextricable relationship with Da Li. She does not put Tan Yuanyi at all. In the eyes of Su Gaoshan, he only knows more. When he reaches a high position like Su Gaoshan, although he cannot call the Green Wave Pavilion spies at will, it is not difficult to check the files and even learn more inside information than Tan Yuanyi.

Fortunately, Li Fuxi was cautious enough and feared the unpredictable changes in the road.

I just played a bitter trick with myself, each with its own set of losses.

Of course we have to meet again somewhere on the pass border beyond the hillside.

It was possible to poke a little scar between the eyebrows of an old Yuanying. When the news spread, no one believed it among the tens of thousands of wild cultivators on the thousands of islands in Shujian Lake outside Gongliu Island.

But as long as Liu Laocheng is not determined to harm himself and does not take the initiative to reveal his true identity, after all, this means that Liu Laocheng will harm others and not benefit himself, and he will have to marry a future Yu Guizong. As long as Liu Laocheng doesn't say anything, or is vague and speaks some innocuous words, most of the ancestors of the original Tongye Sect will be suspicious of them. This is enough.Enough.

However, on the hillside, Chen Ping'an still reminded Liu Laocheng of the summons with Liu Zhimao's flying sword. He did not mention it at all, and did not use it as a way to avoid spending money just because he wanted Li Fuxi to form an alliance. Half a copper coin, but an extremely immediate reassurance, showed his goodwill to Li Furui.

Some things cannot be done.

Otherwise, Chen Ping'an would really have to reflect deeply and weigh his conscience to see if he has become a complete Shu Jian Hu Ye Xiu.

Be it Chen Pingan or Li Furui.

Unexpectedly, they didn’t know that after both parties left the pass, on top of the border city, there was a faint, rippled figure that was uncertain, and finally an acquaintance figure that both parties actually knew appeared.

If Li Furui knew this, his heart would probably be frightened.

Because this uninvited guest is the first wild cultivator in Aquarius Island who is more likely to become a fairy after getting the fragment of the glazed golden body that Dao Lord Qi Zhen even wanted to grab. , Liu Laocheng.

When he left Shujian Lake this time, he was supposed to go to Su Gaoshan to discuss important matters. Of course he did, but no one could control him, Liu Laocheng, about how and when he would return to Gongliu Island.

Even the monk in the upper five realms who switched from Tongye Sect to Yugui Sect and stole a valuable treasure from the Ancestral Master Hall did not dare to be too restrained by Liu Laocheng, let alone three times. Randomly test twice.

The wild cultivators of the upper five realms, even in Tongye Continent, which is far wider than Aquarius Continent, are still extremely difficult to deal with.

No matter why Liu Laocheng appeared there at that time, Liu Laocheng waved his sleeves and put away his magical power of observing mountains and rivers, which was almost an immortal realm. A wild cultivator in the mountains and swamps must have one thing or another. There are several special skills that are particularly outstanding, killing moves or magic weapons that are extremely lethal but extremely concealed. Turtle shells generally protect the natal creatures of the Yin and Yang gods. Escape and spy, the more the better. The more skills you have, the more complex and refined your skills will be. A wild cultivator without a backer can survive longer.

Li Furui rose from the ground, turned into a rainbow and flew away. The sky above the pass shook like winter thunder and roared.

After Liu Laocheng appeared, he smiled and said: "Good boy, you still have some ethics in the world. You are smart. Otherwise... haha."

Liu Laocheng flashed And passed away.

This kind of life hanging on a thread, this kind of ghost gate hidden on Yangguan Road, even if Chen Pingan walked through it personally, he would still be completely unaware of it.

This is often the case in the world, but many times, it is not a matter of life and death, but a lighter matter, such as inexplicable opportunities, loss of power without warning, and unprovoked disputes. Sudden good fortune comes one by one, one after another, making people confused, either ecstatic or complaining.

It seems that everything is determined, but in fact it is not destiny but people.

When people are doing it, God is watching. Even if God is not watching, everyone else is watching.

As for what should be done, everyone has their own decisionsThe fate of each person is nothing more than the different choices of their respective environments. Treating people with sincerity, seeking only profit, and living in adversity can all become the foundation of one's life. The only ridiculous thing lies in such a simple truth. Many people don't know about good people and bad people. It is still useless to comfort myself that the world is like this and the truth is useless. After all, everyone's ability to reach every moment is supported by potential truths beyond words. Everyone's most fundamental thoughts and context are like the most critical pillars. The word "change" means "change". It's not easy, but it's even harder. It's like repairing the attic of a house and adding bricks and tiles, but it costs money. If the beams and columns shake, the house will definitely be unstable. Or if you just want to replace the tiles and repair the window paper, what if you try to replace the beams and columns? Naturally, it is a difficult task that is just asking for trouble. Very few people can do it. The older you are and the more experience you have, it means that the more you get used to living in the existing house, the harder it will be. Change. Once adversity strikes and you find yourself in a difficult situation, you might as well think about how the world is and how everyone is, and then borrow a few confusing quotes from a book to gain temporary peace of mind. Otherwise, just read a book. Looking at other people's more pitiful things is a reasonable thought.

Chen Ping'an approached Shujian Lake, but suddenly turned his horse's head and galloped away in the direction of Meiglai Country.

But instead of getting together with Zeng Yima Duyi, he gave up his mount and let it roam in the mountains and forests. Whether we can meet again in the future depends on fate.

Chen Pingan walked directly across the mountain border from a deserted path that only woodcutters walked, and found a person.

A young monk who can subdue the mental ape.

At the foot of the cliff, Chen Pingan stopped, clasped his hands together, and saluted to the grotto above.

The young monk stood up from the futon, seemed not surprised, returned the greeting, and then stretched out a palm, indicating to Chen Pingan to just climb up the cliff.

Chen Ping'an walked not too fast even though he didn't feel anyone was following him. He pretended that his breathing was not as smooth as usual. As for the inner atmosphere, he had Li Fuxi's unique secret method to help cover it up. , but you still need to be careful at all times, otherwise you will harm others and yourself, which will not only implicate Li Furui, but also put yourself in danger.

Like a monkey climbing up a rock in a mountain forest.

The young monk stood at the other side of the narrow grotto. After Chen Pingan stood still, he went inside and sat cross-legged, but gave up the futon to the guest.

Chen Pingan hesitated for a moment and still sat on the futon.

As for the mental monkey, it kept its eyes closed, as if in a deep sleep.

The young monk said: "I am from Tongyezhou, and I am not familiar with Yayan from Aquarius Island. I only know the basics of Buddhism, and there are two language barriers. First because of the words between you and me, and secondly because of the distance between the meaning of Buddhism and the words of Buddhist scriptures, I don’t dare to lie.”

Chen Ping’an said with Tong Yezhou’s elegant words: “It’s okay. , I have traveled to Tongyezhou, and I can barely break through a small barrier by speaking the elegant language there."

The young and gaunt monk Wei Wei.With a smile, "Does the donor know that Tongyezhou has a saying that it is 'different from the Niutou sect'?"

Chen Ping'an shook his head and said: "I don't know. I am extremely ignorant about Buddhism. I have not had the opportunity to touch it during my previous trips. "Buddhist scriptures."

The young monk raised one palm in front of him, "It's okay not to know, but let go of the barriers in your heart."

Chen Ping'an thought together, but pressed it down gently. .

After all, the surrender of the Heart Monkey is an opportunity for the monk in front of him. Outsiders should not mention it easily, but they just want to ask some doubts in their hearts.

The young monk had already smiled and said: "The donor has a destiny with Buddhism, and you and I also have a destiny. The former is visible to the naked eye, and the latter is faintly visible. Presumably the donor must have walked through it when he traveled to the north of Tongye Island. On a mountain peak, I saw a little monster who seemed to have lost his mind and kept asking, "How can I become a Buddha with such a heart?"

Chen Ping'an was dumbfounded.

The young monk smiled slightly, "Yes."

The young monk looked outside the grotto, as if he saw thousands of miles away from a continent, and said slowly: "Ask. By the way, I can't give you the answer."

The young monk continued: "On the way to study, I was both a master and a disciple. The cave of the mountain spirits kindly showed me the way, but there was a storm later, and the result was that I killed countless people with one blow. At that time, the path to learn the scriptures was broken again, and I never looked back. I don’t know, I traveled from continent to continent, went through countless hardships, left this world, and finally saw the pure land of the Buddha, but I turned around and returned with nothing in my hands and heart.”

Young monk. Sighing, he looked at Chen Pingan and said, "Donor, please ask."

Chen Pingan slowly spoke out some questions in his heart, including problems in Buddhist scriptures and confusion in life.

The young monk used Buddhism to solve his doubts.

Chen Ping'an has only read a few Buddhist scriptures recommended by Cui Dongshan. He has no idea about the complicated sectarian inheritance of Buddhism, and he doesn't particularly care about them.

Listening to the answer of this far-traveling monk from Tongyezhou purely with a pious question in mind.

Chen Ping'an was deeply impressed by several of them, including the study of Yin Ming.

After asking and answering questions, the young monk also extended his answers. Some of his statements had obvious traces of Confucianism, Taoism and hundreds of schools of thought. The monk had no scruples about this.

When Chen Pingan had no more problems, the young monk smiled and said: "Don't be afraid that if you ask about Buddhist teachings, you will escape Zen. This is a misunderstanding of the world."

Chen Pingan smiled. nod.

He does respect Buddhism, but he doesn’t really want to be a monk.

After that, I talked with the young monk about my experience in the Xinxiang Temple in Ouhua Blessed Land, especially my chat with the old monk. I told the young monk one by one.

The monk listened attentively, and when he occasionally understood something, he sang softly to the Buddha.

Finally, Chen Ping’an left the futonHe stood up, took a step back, bowed his head and clasped his hands to the young monk again, "I have solved the puzzle."

The young monk then stood up, bowed his head, chanted, and murmured: "Tathagata Tathagata, Shenxiu is here."

Chen Pingan exited the grotto and returned to the cliff.

The young monk looked at the futon, clasped his hands together again, and repeated the second half of the sentence, "Senxiu, please take your seat."

Chen Pingan did not understand the deeper meaning.

I just remembered that over there in my hometown, there was indeed a high mountain on a big wall with the four characters "天开神秀" engraved on it. In the earliest days, I traveled over mountains and rivers with people and walked there, but it was just At that time, Chen Pingan's eyesight was poor, and due to the clouds and fog, he couldn't see clearly even when he looked up. Later, it was Wei Bo who took him to visit the territory under Beiyue's jurisdiction and was able to see him. At that time, I felt that the reason why Master Ruan chose that mountain as the base of the sect was because Miss Ruan’s name contained the word "xiu".

Chen Pingan returned to the border of Meigla Kingdom, and unexpectedly found the horse in the mountains and forests. After seeing Chen Pingan, it galloped towards him and was very affectionate.

Chen Pingan patted the horse's back gently and joked: "I just realized that we have both lost weight. But you are fine. When you knock the thin bones forward, it still has a copper sound. I call it skinny. , There are only a few kilograms of meat, and it will fall when the wind blows."

Get on your horse and go straight to Shujian Lake.

The sword is wrong on the waist, and the sword gourd is hung.

It’s just that today’s Chen Ping’an, it’s estimated that if he was like this back then, there wouldn’t be any sinister knocks on the door at Ziyang Mansion that night.

It’s no wonder that the old swordsman on the other side of Guan was left behind. To be honest, not all the men in green shirts are the swordsmen.

Chen Pingan entered Shujian Lake from Lutong City again. He still kept the horses at the inn in Lutong City. He also went to the back alley and bought four cheap and high-quality meat from the bun shop. Baozi, it's just like the shop now. Compared to half a year ago, the business is much quieter. The young shopkeeper looks sluggish and often sighs. Chen Pingan gnawed on steamed buns along the way, found the ferry at the ferry, cleaned it up, and punted back to Qingxia Island.

As the New Year approaches, Shujian Lake today is bleaker than last year, even more bleak than that meat bun shop. At the end of last year, there were three heavy snowfalls in succession, and the aura of Shujian Lake has increased significantly. Even Shujian Lake is very indifferent to the New Year. The practitioners all seemed to have really had a good year. I never thought that this year would already be like this before it was over. Including Qingxia Island, more than a thousand islands would need to hand over half of their wealth as tribute to the Great Li cavalry under Su Gaoshan. Some of them were related to the Zhuying Dynasty and the vassal Shi The islands related to Haoguo and Meiyiguo are really miserable, not only hurting their vitality, but also not pleasing to both sides.

The most terrifying place is that Tan Yuanyi of Risu Island, together with Sulin Shimada Hujun and worshiper Yu Hui, have joined forces with all the island ancestors who have earthly immortal monks, such as the earthly immortal monks from Oriole Island, once again Forming an alliance, this time there was no dispute, and they cooperated extremely sincerely. They took the initiative to send letters to the four people including the lakeside pool and the green tung tree.The city is a "pass" and a line of encirclement is stretched out. Any monks who dare to abscond with the island's money will be arrested and handed over to the responsible persons of the Great Li Cavalry stationed here, including cavalry generals and generals. A civil official, and two monks accompanying the army, the four of them were stationed in the city respectively. A dragnet surrounded tens of thousands of wild cultivators in the mountains and swamps. They could not get out, so they had to bite the bullet and cut their own flesh. Boxes of immortal money were continuously transported to Chishui. City, during which many changes and conflicts occurred. After the death of nearly a hundred mountain and wild cultivators, including two Jindan cultivators, Shujian Lake finally fell silent and behaved obediently with its tail between its legs.

It is said that this is the first round.

Next, some large islands will get permission from the Great Li Cavalry. The big fish will eat the small fish and the shrimps together, and they will develop the vassal islands. Eventually, there will be more than a thousand islands in Shujian Lake. It is very likely that within a year, 30% of the visits to the ancestral halls of all sizes will be reduced, the incense will be cut off, and the incense will be completely reduced to a vassal of the big island. In this process that is bound to be full of bloodshed, all the monks who dare to resist will have only one fate waiting for them. It is rumored that Su Gaoshan will set up a new position without rank under Su Gaoshan to lead the monks, which means that they will be given to those regular Da Li soldiers. The monks serve as their horse-drawing retinue. Once Su Gaoshan tears through the Meiglai defense line, plus Cao Ping's army, the two cavalry are divided into five places, then they will work together to form a huge encirclement against the Zhu Ying Dynasty. This group of horses is The only good fortune for monks is that they can accumulate military merit by fighting on the battlefield with Zhu Ying's border troops, and are expected to become the lowest-level monks accompanying the army. God only knows if two or three of the ten soldiers who are holding the horses can survive and become monks accompanying the army. Even if he becomes a monk accompanying the army, what should he do if the Great Li Cavalry still wants to go south?

This statement spreads like a nose and eyes. Because it can withstand scrutiny, Su Gaoshan, the big Li barbarian who is crazy about money, can really do this kind of thing of killing the goose and taking the eggs.

But now that people are distracted and the big forces have long since fallen apart, who dares to take the lead in rising up?

Now, Shu Jian Hu Ye Xiu, everyone is thinking of Liu Zhimao. Back then, everyone was afraid that Liu Zhimao would reach the upper five realms. Now they just hate that Liu Zhimao is not dedicated enough in cultivating, otherwise he would not be able to achieve success. Become a prisoner of Gongliudao Island, unable to advocate for Shujian Lake?

Chen Pingan landed on Qingxia Island and sat in the Shanmen room for a while. He found that there was no dust and was quickly relieved. It must have been done by Gu Can.

It seems to be a violation of the agreement between the two parties, but in fact this is a good thing.

Chen Pingan walked out of the house and glanced at the lake view.

We have to pass through many islands along the way, so people who are interested must already know this news.

It's just that today is different from the past, there are no more visitors. In fact, the last time Chen Ping'an returned to Shujian Lake from Shihao Country, it was already this lonely scene.

Yu Hui, the island owner of Zizhu Island, and Liu Chongrun of Zhuchai Island came to visit in an endless stream. It was so lively that Chen Pingan was the king of Shujian Lake.

If you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives, but if you are poor in the city, no one cares about you.

Since ancient times.

Chen Pingan was happy to be quiet, so he still went to the ruins of Hengbo Mansion to stay for a while. If he took one more look, he would be able to understand more about the dangers of cultivating Taoism on the mountain.

This time Gu Can quickly arrived at the Hengbo Mansion ruins and stood next to Chen Pingan, "I thought you would not come back until the next year."

Chen Pingan said with emotion: "The next step is to go to the mountains south of Shujian Lake, which may take a little longer."

Gu Can nodded.

Chen Pingan asked: "Has Mr. Tianhu looked for you?"

Gu Can said: "I have looked for you. He was more sincere and advised me to take the initiative to lower myself and say Since I was born in Longquan County, I have a lot of capital. I might as well go to Chishuicheng to find a young monk who is accompanying the army. He said that at such an age, he can garrison in Chishuicheng, so he must have a great background, and try to win over this person. Maybe we can find a safe situation. But I don't dare to believe her. Now she is getting closer to Han Jingling and Huang He in private."

Chen Pingan thought for a moment, "She. The reasons for advising you to go to Chishuicheng are not deceptive, but they may not lead to her results. It is not wrong that you did not agree to go to Chishuicheng to find the Dali army monk, because you don't know what it means. I don’t know what the temperament of a well-established monk who is accompanying the army is, or whether Han Jingling and Huang He have already stumbling upon you, but I can tell you something about human nature, such as if that young monk had. It is true that someone from a powerful family in the Great Li family can join the army and serve as a monk who must fight in battle. This means that this person is not only arrogant and unwilling to rely on his family to achieve success. Even if they understand Gu Can's previous behavior in Shujian Lake, they would not approve it, because they are familiar with the rules of officialdom and recognize the set of rules of conduct. Therefore, I am not saying that you are right if you don't go to Chishuicheng, but it is definitely not the case. Wrong."

Gu Can turned to look at Chen Pingan and asked with a smile: "How do you know this?"

Chen Pingan pointed to his eyes and then pointed. In your own head, "If you read more and think more, you will make fewer mistakes, and you will be able to be prepared to correct your mistakes at all times. Apart from life and death, leave yourself some room and a way out in everything. You cannot go further and further." Narrow, otherwise one day you will suddenly find yourself in a dead end."

Gu Can knelt down, picked up a piece of gravel, and threw it casually, "I would rather have it broken than jade." Is it all right?"

Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "That's when you have no choice. At this point, you have to think clearly about what it means to have no choice and why you have reached a dead end. Take that step, think again, is it possible

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Yes, there is no sure path, and there are actually options. "

Chen Ping'an also squatted down and picked up a piece of green glazed tile that was arrogant in the secular dynasty. "You may feel a little complicated now. That's because you haven't established this context yet, so you feel annoyed. , it’s really not that difficult, it’s like.A person walks among mountains and rivers, paving roads across mountains and building bridges across rivers. As long as you know how to pave roads and build bridges, you will find that it is not so difficult to overcome the difficulties in life when mountains and rivers block the road. Of course, if you know how to pave the way, How to build a bridge and how to find the materials is also very tiring. You have to pick the stones by yourself and go up the mountain to chop firewood. If you really have no money, you have to borrow money from friends, or even have to be humble and borrow money from people you don't like. It takes time to pave the road and build the bridge, but when you cross the river and climb the mountain, you will find that everything is worth it. What's more, you may not succeed in the end, but only at that moment can you say, I have a clear conscience, and I am still in a desperate situation. Let's talk about what you said before, it is better to be broken than to be ruined. This is in order. Got it. "

Gu Can lowered his head and murmured: "In Shujian Lake, this is what you did.

Chen Ping'an lowered his head and blew away the dust on the green glazed tile, and said, "I'll tell you something that you may not want to hear. I didn't realize it until I got to Qingxia Island and was very disappointed with you." The differences between us are hard to hear, but you should listen to my true words first. That is, when we first walked out of Lizhu Cave, we were all afraid of this world, right? "

Gu Can nodded vigorously.

Chen Pingan said slowly: "But we have chosen different principles. I am carefully examining this strange world. For all the things that appear to me, I try my best to see the true thoughts of the people around me, learn from them, and think about how they can become strong. As for you, you are trying to find a shortcut that is the most worry-free and labor-saving. I can understand your hardships on Qingxia Island and your protection of your mother. I admire you, but there are some things that are not for me to be close to you. , knowing your suffering, I can say to you Gu Can, Gu Can, you did the right thing. In fact, things in the world are clearly divided into right and wrong. Don’t think that people’s hearts are complicated and even the most basic right and wrong are confused. I am here to say something more stupid. Even if you are a bad person, you should know what you are. , How many rules have been broken before such a bad person can cause harm to the legacy for thousands of years. You don’t understand these things, and you used to like to pretend you didn’t understand them.

Gu Can sighed and complained: "It's not your fault. You came to Shujian Lake so late. If you had told me this earlier, I would have listened." ”

Chen Pingan was not angry at all. This was just a child’s habitual harshness, but it was a sign of recognition in his heart.

With the first person at the Chunting Mansion dinner table, The difference between the meal and Gu Can's admission that he "likes to kill" that night made a difference.

Chen Pingan rubbed Gu Can's head.

Gu Can lowered his head. .

Chen Pingan said softly: "If your mother secretly tells you one day that she will deliberately plan an assassination in Chun Ting Mansion, so that I can stay on Qingxia Island for you two. When you are a doorkeeper, don't agree to her, because it's useless, but you don't have to argue with her, because it's just as useless. Have you ever thought about what it really means?The one who can change some of your mother's thoughts is not even your father, but you? "

Gu Can raised his head with a look of shock.

Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "What, have I told you? "

Gu Can lamented and muttered: "I'm a little afraid of you, Chen Ping'an. "

Chen Pingan put down the glazed tile in his hand and said hoarsely: "That was in the small town back then. I hid it well and didn't tell you many bad things. ”

Gu Can laughed, “That’s true, how could I have thought about these things at that time? I was thinking about asking you to buy this or that all day long. Every time you brought copper coins back to the mud from the dragon kiln, Pingxiang, I’m just like celebrating the New Year. By the way, don’t you really care about money? "

Chen Ping'an shook his head and said: "If it were anyone else, I would feel distressed, but on your side, I have never felt distressed. At first, I was thinking of repaying the kindness, but later I stopped thinking about it and it became a habit. "

Gu Can suddenly asked a question, "Have you ever thought that your friends might feel burdened? "

Chen Pingan smiled, "This is a good question. "

Gu Can chuckled.

Chen Pingan raised his arm, drew a long line, and said seriously to Gu Can: "First, in our lives, under normal circumstances, it is extremely difficult. It may take longer than ordinary people, so we have to take a longer view and think more about good people and good things. I have traveled far and wide and seen thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. On the road of life, I will also encounter obstacles that I cannot overcome. When I encounter something I can't figure out, I will come to you for help at that time. I won't be embarrassed. That's why I told you before that a good relationship with friends is like an old wine stored in a cellar. It will be more fragrant after one year. .

Chen Pingan clenched his fist lightly, "Second, Gu Can, have you ever thought about it, I have also met many people who make me feel ashamed?" Yes, in fact there are more than one or two. Even in Shujian Lake, there are Su Xinzhai and Zhou Guannian. Even if we put aside our relationship with you, just meeting them still makes me feel uneasy. How can there be such a thing in the world? Good... people, ghosts? ”

Chen Pingan looked at Gu Can, watching the subtle changes in his eyes and face.

And he did not hide his observations.

Gu Can and Chen Pingan looked at each other, "Chen Pingan, can I ask you a favor? Can you send my mother out of Shujian Lake? For example, go back to Mud Bottle Lane, or send it to my dad. "

Chen Pingan asked: "What about you? "

Gu Can said: "You said that there is a price to pay for being reasonable or unreasonable. I understand the cost of being unreasonable. When you talk about the cost of being reasonable, I want to give it a try. Zeng Ye and I will go together for the trip to the mountains south of Shujian Lake. All you need to do is send my mother away from Shujian Lake. "

Chen Pingan nodded and said: "Okay. ”

It’s like I’ve been waiting for this sentence for a long time.

Gu Can put his hands on his sleeves, and Chen Pingan also put his hands on his sleeves, looking at the ruins together.< /p>

After that, Gu Can returned to Chunting Mansion, regarding the new agreement with Chen Pingan, didn’t say a word to her mother, only said some words to comfort her.

Chen Pingan went to Chishui City.

The big Li Tai Ping Wu Shi tablet is not seen in front of Su Gaoshan, but it is still of sufficient weight to see a monk who is stationed in the city.

After entering the heavily guarded Fan family's mansion, they saw the young monk, and they both looked at each other.

Guan Yiran.

Chen Pingan.

Nowhere in life do we not meet.

Guan Yiran is very polite, enthusiastic and sincere.

But when Chen Ping'an said that he would send Mother Gu Can of Qingxia Island to Longquan County, Guan Yiran did not agree directly. Instead, it was a matter of business, saying that the matter could be big or small, and he could not do it without permission. The decision must be reported to General Su Gaoshan.

Of course Chen Pingan has no objection.

This is the way things should be done.

Confusing human relationships and not distinguishing between public and private affairs may seem like a stepping stone to take shortcuts, but the exchanges of human relationships are extremely smooth, and the friendship is pleasant for the time being. In fact, each legacy will remain on the road of life, and one day there may be retribution. .

Guan Yiran said that within ten days, or at the latest half a month, the general would give a reply. No matter good or bad, he would notify Chen Pingan as soon as possible.

We talked about business.

The two had another drink, and Chen Pingan treated them to a treat.

Just like the last time Guan Yiran was at the gate of Shihao Kingdom, the young monk from Da Li joked that he could default on anything, but the King of Heaven couldn’t owe him Guan Yiran’s wine. .

Although Guan Yiran is the great-great-great-grandson of the head of the Guan family of Dongliang in the contemporary era, as Chen Ping'an had guessed before, the more ambitious the officials' children are, the more they value the word "rules". Seriously, if it were Gu Can who came here, Guan Yiran would most likely shut him out. Moreover, Huang He and his ilk had indeed turned a deaf ear to Guan Yiran recently. Their intentions were sinister but not very clever. Guan Yiran saw through it at a glance. You need to know that the Guan family has been the mainstay of the officialdom of Dali for two hundred years. He has seen too much about this trick. Guan Yiran even feels that Huang He and his like are not smart enough, even if they can use a Gu Can In exchange for short-term benefits, at least don't try to get involved with Guan Yiran. Huang He may have thought of the gains and losses, but the immediate benefits are too tempting, and he may not have thought of it, because he simply cannot imagine Guan Yiran. Guan Yiran has a deep family background and has never revealed his identity to outsiders.

However, these inside stories are just like Chen Pingan’s reminder that Liu Laocheng did not leak to Li Fuyu. Even if Guan Yiran felt that Chen Pingan was in love again, he would not treat Huang He and Su Lin Shimada Lake. Friends, use it as a source of conversation and wine.

Ten days later, Chi Shuicheng Feijian sent a message to Qingxia Island. Guan Yiran told Chen Ping'an that General Su Gaoshan had personally agreed that Gu Can's mother could take the Xianjia ferry back to Longquan County. However, he is not allowed to carry too much fairy money or treasures from Qingxia Island's secret treasury. At the same time, in exchange, Chen Ping'an must hand over Da Li Taiping.If you want to return the card to Da Li and sell it to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, you will completely lose the amulet of Da Li and other monks. If you want to get another piece in the future, you have to rely on meritorious service to exchange it.

Chen Pingan agreed without hesitation.

At the Spring Court House, when the woman suddenly heard the news, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning and heard terrible news.

After calming down a little, I saw that Chen Pingan and Gu Can were silent and silent. The woman seemed to accept her fate, so she asked Chen Pingan what Gu Can would do, and said that if Gu Can didn't leave Shujian Lake together, If so, she would never leave Qingxia Island even if she died.

Gu Can looked at Chen Pingan.

Chen Pingan said: "We can leave together. I can go on the trip to the mountains south of Shujian Lake by myself."

Gu Can asked: "My mother, this trip Is it safe to return to Mu Ping Lane?"

Chen Pingan nodded and said, "Whether it's Su Gaoshan or Guan Yiran, as long as you agree, I can believe it. If you are really worried, I hope you can. Go back with your mother, there are some things you can do in time as long as you sincerely want to do it."

Gu Can fell into deep thought.

The woman asked timidly: "Can I come back in the future?"

Chen Pingan said: "There is a chance, but I can't guarantee it now."

After that, the woman asked many details about returning home, and Chen Pingan answered them one by one. Apparently, Chen Pingan thought of everything she thought of, and he even thought of things that the woman didn't think of.

This made the heart-broken woman feel a little more comfortable.

You can take away part of the savings of the Spring Court House, such as a lot of fairy money, you can also choose five to six maids in the house, calligraphy and painting curios, and a share of three large boxes. She can also personally select ten spiritual weapons and one magic weapon from the secret warehouse on Qingxia Island.

After that, the woman moved like an ant, full of fighting spirit, and glowed with a luster similar to that of the swallows in Mud Bottle Lane, carrying mud and replenishing household supplies.

Chen Pingan no longer cares about these, Gu Can has always been with her.

Finally, Gu Can came to the house at Shanmenkou to find Chen Pingan and said that he planned to accompany his mother on this trip, otherwise he would still be worried.

Chen Pingan smiled and agreed.

The two of them sat on the small bamboo chairs made by Chen Pingan himself, basking in the warm winter sunshine.

Gu Can asked: "Aren't you afraid that I won't come back if I leave?"

Chen Pingan shook his head: "The things I fear most have happened, and I have faced them. , it will be difficult to be disappointed again."

Gu Can was holding the charcoal cage hand stove that Chen Pingan had handed over before, "I'm sorry"

Chen Pingan said with a smile. "Similarly, I also prepared for the worst at that time. I told you before that I had an appointment with a girl for ten years. If I really have to spend so many years in Shujian Lake, I will leave. After a while, I visited Daoxuan Mountain and Sword Qi Great Wall, met her, and told her exactly what happened, and then returned to Shujian Lake., what do you think you said? Go ahead, as long as you really come back, it doesn't matter whether it's ten years or a hundred years later, or later. "

Chen Ping'an turned his head, "But we agreed in advance that if you come late, you might as well not come at all. "

Gu Can nodded and said: "No. Trust me once. ”

Chen Pingan nodded.

At the end of this year, there was not a single snowfall in Shujian Lake.

One day, Su Lin Shimada Lake personally asked someone to A Qingxia Island boat docked at the ferry, and the woman took her six most popular maids and boxes onto the ferry.

Chen Pingan stood on the boat with Gu Can.

Except for saying hello at the beginning, Mr. Tian Hu didn’t show up again. He didn’t know whether he was judging the situation or feeling guilty, but he didn’t show up anyway.

Gu Can asked softly: “For this matter. , it’s a waste of money again. "

Chen Pingan carried the charcoal cage to keep warm, "I used to help your family fight for water at night, and I fetched it many times. Even after I became a kiln worker, I went back to the small town to help your family with farm work whenever I had free time. The gossip and words that came out were so unpleasant that I almost collapsed at that time. The discomfort was nothing compared to what I have to do now. It feels good, but it will actually be even harder. It would make me feel helpless, and I feel that it is not helpful to help, nor is it not to help, it is always wrong no matter what. "

Gu Can actually never cared much about the gossip of these talkative women. He lightly bumped Chen Pingan with his shoulder, "Chen Pingan, let me tell you a secret. In fact, I always felt that you If he really wanted to be my father, it wouldn't be that bad. If it were another man, he would dare to enter my house and see if I don't pee in his rice bowl or throw feces into the rice vat in his house. "

Chen Pingan's face darkened for a moment, and he slapped Gu Can hard on the head.

Gu Can said with a playful smile: "It's a joke, don't take it seriously. "

Gu Can then felt a little sad and said, "To be honest, I really have no impression of that father at all. I don’t know what else to say after meeting each other. "

Chen Pingan sighed, "Take your time. ”

Arrived at Chishuicheng, Guan Yiran personally greeted him, and had a pleasant conversation with Chen Pingan after getting off the ship. This surprised Mr. Tian Hu who was staying in the cabin on the top floor.

Gu Can said goodbye to Chen Pingan, "Don't worry, I will be back soon. Maybe you can leave Shujian Lake earlier than expected and do your own thing. ”

Chen Pingan held the charcoal cage, nodded, and watched them leave. In the Fanshi Baiyu Square in Chishui City, there was already an Xianjia ferry dispatched by Su Gaoshan himself. There was a Jindan The monks are stationed among them, and there are also two monks accompanying the army.

Now the entire northern part of Aquarius Continent is the territory of Dali. In fact, even if there is no Golden Pill Earth Immortal, there will not be much risk. < /p>

The ferry slowly took off.

Chen Ping'an looked back, Guan Yiran stood beside him and said with a smile: "I only heard about you before, and I knew that there was something wrong with Qingxia Island. A strange accounting gentleman, I didn’t pay much attention to it, but after I found out it was you, I recently picked out some Catkin Island newspapers and some Green Wave Pavilion spies to learn more about it. I have to say, it is the stupidest method.

Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "Grinding bricks to make mirrors, collecting snow to make food, what if it really works?" "

Guan Yiran said: "But if this were not the case, I would not have the courage to write an extra letter to the general to urge him boldly. This is not asking for credit, nor is it bragging, but I am still scared. You don’t know the temper of our general. My earliest old corps commander is now a powerful general, plus my immediate boss , usually glared at us, just like the father-in-law meeting his son-in-law, no matter how they looked at us, they didn't like it, but when they met the general themselves, they were like mice and cats, and each one was better at flattering than the other. I don't want to blush, so I have to ask you for a bottle or two of wine to calm down. ”

Chen Pingan laughed loudly and had a drink with Guan Yiran and several of his friends. The wine was all bought by Chen Pingan, and they, a bunch of paupers, asked Fan for it. A few plates of side dishes to go with the wine. Due to the rules, no one dared to indulge in big fish and meat, so they could only take advantage of Guan Yiran. Finally, he caught someone who was taken advantage of, so he plucked out the wool with all his strength. No mercy, a young and strong man named Yu Shanfang was also a monk accompanying the army. However, when he was in Shihao Kingdom, he was still of the same rank as Guan Yiran. Now he is a subordinate. The man complained endlessly. He said that Guan Yiran, the stinky pretty boy, was born into a good child. He was not convinced. Guan Yiran shook his head and said with a playful smile, "You come and beat me if you don't agree."

As a result, Yu Shanfang hesitated for a long time, but he was so gentle. He "touched" Guan Yiran's shoulder with a light punch, then he chuckled, turned his fist into a palm, wiped it gently, and said that General Guan is the smallest chicken in the world. He is not very capable of killing enemies and has great ability of holding grudges. I How dare you.

Looking at the banter between them, Chen Pingan just smiled and drank.

Then Guan Yiran told an interesting story about Shihao Country. >

In fact, it was an embarrassment for them.

At that time, there was a pedantic old scholar in the county who had just moved his family from the capital to the city. It was said that his family was rich, but he was in poverty. After two generations, it was far from what it used to be. Even the local officials of the Shihao Kingdom in the county did not take it seriously. This family was unwilling to post the Dali Gate God.

So. Angrily, Yu Shanfang personally led his troops to the door, and saw an unforgettable scene.

When Yu Shanfang talked about it, he still sighed and took a sip of wine.

That day.

A nearly blind old man, dressed in an old green shirt that had been washed to a grayish white, was sitting in the lobby, sitting alone. < /p>

I can no longer see the big Li armor, but the clanking of the armor and the sound of footsteps are a battlefield aura that is enough to make even the governor of Shihao Kingdom tremble.

But Yu Shanfang and the more than ten Dali elites did not expect that before they could speak, the old scholar sneered in the most upright Dali Mandarin: "This is how Cui Chan taught you to conquer the world?! Qi Jingchun is This is how I teach you! What a majestic Da Li cavalry, what a Da Li who has listened to the centuries-old reading of Shanya Academy! With his big eyes, he glared angrily at those Da Li captains and soldiers, "I want to see how such a bullshit Da Li can jump around for several years!"

The old man stood up, stretched out his fingers, and said Looking at the group of Dali elites wearing iron armor, they cursed angrily.

The scolding made Yu Shanfang feel aggrieved, but in the end, including him, no one drew his sword out of its sheath, and no one even said a harsh word.

He just left the mansion and did not allow anyone to disturb the mansion.

After Guan Yiran found out, he wrote to Su Gaoshan personally, asking if he could make an exception and allow this family not to post the door god of Da Li Yuan Cao.

In fact, Guan Yiran also felt that it was unlikely. After all, Da Li had ironclad rules and no one dared to cross the line.

As a result, Su Gaoshan sent a letter back, scolding Guan Yiran, saying that Shihao Kingdom is now my vassal of Dali. If you don't respect such a scholar, how can you respect that turtle Han Jingling? Son, and that bunch of trash from the Huang family? This matter has been settled. The old gentleman is allowed not to post the Great Li Gate God outside his door. Once the Imperial Master is held accountable, he, Su Gaoshan, will shoulder the responsibility. Even if the prince is quarreled, he, Su Gaoshan, will do the same. Yes, if you Guan Yiran has the guts, if the day comes when you are really resented by the Imperial Preceptor, remember to say a nice word to me about your great-great-grandfather. If you bother me, go to the Imperial Preceptor and say a nice word to him. Maybe the Imperial Preceptor can calm down his anger. Well.

Chen Pingan listened silently.

Guan Yiran finally leaned on his chair, looked at Chen Pingan, and said, "I think there can be more scholars like this, Chen Pingan, what do you think?"

Chen Pingan He nodded and said: "The more, the merrier."

Guan Yiran squinted his eyes and smiled, raised his wine bowl, "Here, you and I are only half-students, and these rough guys in Yushanfang know nothing. , come on, let’s go one by one.”

Chen Ping’an smiled and raised the wine bowl, clinking it with Guan Yiran’s wine bowl. There was no difference between the upper and lower wine glasses and bowls. “Then. "Leave one of us."

Yu Shanfang snorted and wooed the other men, saying loudly: "We border heroes, let's go by ourselves. Don't pay attention to these sour scholars."

It was also the clinking of wine bowls, and the sound was crisp and clear.

In the end, they were all a little drunk. After Guan Yiran sent Chen Pingan to the door of the mansion alone, the cold wind of winter night blew, his eyes became clearer, and he reminded softly: "About Shujian Lake." The overall situation, at least in the near future, you should not interfere with. Since even I cannot access some of your files, to be honest, I also made a special trip to Feijian to send a message to the Jingcheng family about this matter, and the reply was very ambiguous.There are mysteries everywhere, so I know what this means. It’s not that I can’t trust you, it’s just..."

Chen Pingan nodded and joked: "It seems that I didn’t drink enough wine. , you can say these words, otherwise except for the first sentence, you don’t need to tell me the rest. "

Guan Yiran slapped Chen Pingan on the shoulder, "Good guy, you said this yourself, and you owe me another drink." "

Chen Pingan smiled and said: "When the overall situation is decided, I will treat it as a promotion for you, and then I will treat you to a celebratory drink. ”

Guan Yiran smiled and nodded.

Everything was said without saying anything.

If Chen Ping’an visits frequently from now on, Guan Yiran will also like it. But this involves a lot of official taboos, and there will be some sequelae for both parties.

But Guan Yiran can only keep it in his stomach, feeling that since he has recognized his friend, he has to pay this price. , otherwise Guan Yiruan is really just greedy for wine, and is greedy for Chen Ping's wine collection. How many sips of Xianjia wine? What does he, the future head of the Guan family, the mainstay of the Li Temple, lack? He just needs his own recognition? Just a friend.

But since Chen Pingan was able to figure out the matter from the first sentence and said "the overall situation has been decided", Guan Yiran was even happier.

For a true friend, drinking happily is a must, but life is hard to satisfy, and there are always some unpleasant things out there. If a friend likes you, is interested in him, and is willing to think about each other, That's the best thing. There is no bowl in the hand, but it makes people feel like drinking wine.

The young man in cotton green robe walks slowly on the quiet and deserted street.

Guan Yiran looked at the thin back and remembered the thin and sunken cheeks.

For no reason, Guan Yiran felt a little sad, but he also felt that his friend was actually a bit handsome.

Probably a true swordsman would be like this. He would drink to his heart's content during the banquet. After the banquet was over, he would still walk alone.

Guan Yiran had drank with many people and invited them. Many people drank wine.

But there was once a notorious Da Li Nascent Soul monk who was a high-ranking god. When he returned from the border that year, the god showed up in person. I found him on Chier Street and said that I wanted to invite him to drink and talk about something.

Guan Yiran smiled and asked, "Are you worthy?" ”

At that time, everyone around him felt that if Guan Yiran was too drunk, he would definitely cause a lot of trouble. Even the Guan family would have to drink a glass of wine as a penalty.

Afterwards, when he returned to Yichixiang Mansion, his great-great-grandfather laughed heartily and slapped the young great-great-grandson on the shoulder.

This was the second time that Guan Yiran was so happy to see his great-great-grandfather. This was the first time. He decided to join the army and become a low-level scout monk at the border.

Some people think that status can determine whether a person can sit on certain wine tables.

These people, even if they are really lucky, will theyWhen sitting at a certain wine table, he would only bow his head and take the initiative to toast again and again. When he stood up to clink glasses, the glass would be lowered again and again, making him want to lie down on the ground and drink.

It’s really fun and funny.

Guan Yiran held the back of his head with both hands and said with a smile: "Every family has sutras that are difficult to recite. These people should also understand. After all, some of them are forced by life and have to do it as a last resort. But more importantly. Many of them still have their heads sharpened and use their education, family tradition and integrity in exchange for real money. Some of them will really rise to the top. But at least I am Guan Yiran. They shouldn't even think about drinking at the table. In order to have less contact with these guys in the future, I should work harder. Otherwise, when it's my turn to toast to them, it will be a waste. , and the entire Guan family, and there are so many friends who have had drinks together."

Chen Ping'an, who has left Chishui City, certainly couldn't guess that Guan Yiran would think so much and go so far. .

After returning to the ferry, I found that the Qingxia Island ferry was still waiting.

This is a reasonable thing.

Guan Yiran, whose identity is shrouded in mystery but scary enough, is enough for Tian Hujun and others to re-examine the situation.

Maybe after Huang He heard about it, he would give up the idea of ​​treating him to a drink, because he couldn't be polite with him.

After boarding the ship, Tian Hujun said with a guilty face: "I can only watch my junior brother and aunt leave the Spring Court House. I'm sorry."

Chen Pingan smiled and said: " Manpower is limited, just try your best."

Tian Hujun looked at that face, especially the accountant's eyes, and didn't find any sarcasm, but he was still worried. After all, Master Liu Zhimao almost After there was no possibility of a comeback, what she did was to plan for herself and Sulin Island, to be dedicated to her master and junior brother... but it was gone.

Chen Ping'an has changed the subject, "How to deal with the Spring Court House?"

Tian Hujun smiled and said: "As long as Mr. Chen is willing, you can move in at any time."

Tian Hujun said nothing more.

Chunting Mansion is the most spiritual place in Qingxia Island after Hengbo Mansion. As soon as the woman moved away, almost everyone, including Yu Hui, began to covet it. As for Hengbo Mansion, , everyone wants to take it into their pocket, but no one has the ability. Even Tian Hujun, the current talkative person on Qingxia Island, does not think he can rebuild Hengbo Mansion and take over it.

Looking for death?

As for Chunting Mansion, Mr. Tianhu will definitely take it back. As for letting Chen Pingan move there, it is just a courtesy but it is clear that Chen Pingan will not agree.

It is relatively easy to deal with smart people, especially smart people who follow the rules.

If Chen Pingan hadn’t appeared out of thin air with a friend named Guan Yiran, Tian Hujun might still have stopped the ship.At the ferry, but I will definitely not greet him in person. It is a waste of words to accompany a bookkeeper who has already passed away.

Tian Hujun accompanied him in silence for a moment, then said goodbye and left.

Chen Pingan held the charcoal cage and nodded with a smile.

Tian Hujun looked at the haggard man’s smile, his heart slightly rippled, but he didn’t think deeply about it.

Chen Pingan turned his back to Tian Hujun, looked at the lake scenery, and wandered thousands of miles away.

Jade Guizong.

It was dark under the lamp, I really didn’t expect it.

If it was Yu Guizong, then it would be just right when it comes to the battle for the avenue that even his brain could not figure out before.

But the twists and turns here are still hidden behind the scenes.

So Guan Yiran’s reminder from a bystander was acknowledged by Chen Pingan.

But in this way, many plans can only wait and see how they will change. Maybe this wait will only end in vain.

For example, formulate some new rules for Shujian Lake, such as occupying an island in Shujian Lake to create a mountain sect that is independent of the world and capable of self-protection for ghosts and spirits.

Chen Pingan actually thought a lot, but since things are unpredictable, he can only make changes according to the situation.

The good and bad, the ups and downs, the trade-offs and gains and losses, cannot be explained to outsiders.

There are many things that require silence.

After returning to Qingxia Island, Chen Pingan returned to the house and burned charcoal on the stove to add some warmth to the whole house. There was not much charcoal in the bag. Chen Pingan laughed at himself, if it hadn't been for Guan Yiran's appearance. , I guess if you want charcoal, you have to ask for it from Qingxia Island, but of course it will be given to you. But now, someone should come to ask tomorrow. Does Mr. Chen need to replenish the charcoal in his house? Furthermore, starting from tomorrow, there should be more visitors with familiar faces on our side.

Chen Pingan sat behind the desk and continued to settle accounts.

Didn't sleep all night.

After dawn, Chen Pingan opened the door and took a walk to Zhu Xian Mansion. The concierge Hongsu was still working as a servant in Chun Ting Mansion. He didn’t know that this year, as he lost power, the maids in charge of the mansion were gossiping. , will it make a comeback, or will it intensify and be better than the first? But it doesn't matter, it's different now. I think

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After a few more times, Spring Court House should also have a longer memory, and the days of Hongsu should not be Too difficult.

Ma Yuanzhi, the ghost cultivator of Zhu Xian Mansion, was very happy after seeing Chen Ping'an's increasingly inhuman dignity. He had no choice but to be kind to the ghost cultivator in this matter. When it comes to his marriage to the eldest princess Liu Chongrun, he must be more careful with young men like Chen Pingan, lest Chen Pingan does not drink his own wedding wine one day, but instead he receives something like Chen Pingan and Liu Chongrun getting married. wedding invitation.

Chen Pingan chatted with Ma Yuanzhi for a few words and then left Zhu Xian's mansion.

Ma Yuanzhi kept smiling from ear to ear. He really liked Chen Ping'an. He spoke of Mr. Chen, and he had never been so sincere.

Chen Ping'an couldn't laugh or cry, and was too lazy to continue arguing with Ma Yuanzhi.

The new concierge of Zhu Xian Mansion is a maid from Chun Ting Mansion. When she met Chen Pingan, she was particularly warm. You must know that this is the "place of prosperity", because After clinging to Mr. Chen, he was able to become a small boss with a leisurely life in the Spring Court Mansion. Chen Ping'an was also polite to the woman, but that was it. If you talk more, what can you talk about? How many Hongsu are there in such a large Qingxia Island? Just one.

Sure enough, as Chen Pingan had guessed, several acquaintances came to Qingxia Island today to chat and reminisce with him.

Chen Pingan is now able to cope with this, practice makes perfect, and he is no longer as awkward and unnatural in his speech as before.

It’s all gained through experience, bit by bit.

Chen Pingan did not celebrate the New Year on Qingxia Island, so he punted and left Shujian Lake. During this period, he parked the boat far away from Gongliu Island and continued on his way.

I went to Lutong City and took the horse, but it was a pity that the steamed stuffed bun shop had been closed. I didn’t know whether it was unsustainable, or it was closed during the Chinese New Year and would reopen after the Lantern Festival.

Chen Pingan spent the New Year on the road.

On horseback.

Relax and contented.

Don’t think it’s bitter.

On the first day of the first lunar month, we happened to find Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi who had been waiting for a long time.

Chen Pingan rested for a day and set off on the second day of the new year. The three riders circled the border of Shujian Lake and headed south.

Finally, at the Xianjia Ferry where the ferry had stopped for a long time, Chen Ping'an said he would wait for someone here. If they couldn't wait within ten days, they would continue on their way.

After Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi practiced, they went to visit Xianjia Ferry together. There were many shops and a dazzling array of goods.

After Ma Duyi went shopping, she said she couldn’t look at it anymore, otherwise the more she looked at it, the more worried she would be and she would feel that she was too poor.

Chen Pingan gave each of Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi a small summer coin, saying that it was a New Year's red envelope.

Zeng Ye was too embarrassed to accept it and refused to accept it no matter what. Ma Duyi was not one to show false affection to Mr. Chen, and asked if he could give Zeng Ye's one to her as well.

Chen Pingan smiled and said: "You don't mind the money, right?"

Ma Duyi's chicken pecked at the rice.

Of course Chen Pingan did not agree and took back the Xiaoshu money, "Sorry, I don't mind the money."

Zeng Ye laughed and gloated about Ma Duyi's misfortune. The elbow hit him, causing him to grit his teeth in pain.

I waited at Xianjia Ferry for nearly ten days.

At dusk that day, a ferry actually had the courage to dock at the ferry. However, when the monks saw the flag on the ferry, they suddenly realized.

It is the battle flag of the great Li barbarian.

Chen Pingan led the man back to the inn. Zeng Ye and MaDu Yi looked embarrassed.

Because it’s Gu Can.

Zeng Ye was purely afraid of Gu Can.

Ma Duyi was worried because it was not a good thing for Gu Can to appear at this time.

Many ghosts’ last wishes were originally fulfilled by Mr. Chen. It is very likely that when they see Gu Can in person, they will regret it on the spot, and even become more resentful in their hearts. Many ghosts may directly turn into ghosts that have completely lost their intelligence. At that time, Mr. Chen's talisman will be squandered again.

Chen Ping'an asked Zeng Ye to move the book box out of the Hell Palace that night and put it on the table in his room.

Gu Can was the only one in the room.

Both Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi returned to their respective rooms, and then Ma Duyi found Zeng Ye for the first time, and the two sat together in a daze.

Later in the middle of the night, Chen Pingan knocked on the door gently.

After Ma Duyi hurriedly ran to open the door, Chen Pingan motioned for them all to sit down. After he also sat down, he said softly: "Don't worry about me. Think about it, no matter how difficult it is, you can still be as good as we were at the beginning." Is it difficult?"

Zeng snorted.

Ma Duyi also nodded slightly.

Chen Pingan smiled and asked: "Isn't it tiring to be with someone like me?"

Zeng Ye shook his head vigorously.

Ma Duyi rolled his eyes and said, "I'm so exhausted."

Zeng Ye timidly said, "Miss Ma, how can you die?"

Chen Pingan Hold back your laughter.

Ma Duyi rarely felt frustrated by Zeng Ye, so he stepped on Zeng Ye severely under the table.

Chen Pingan put his hands in his sleeves, leaned back on the chair, closed his eyes, and said softly: "I'm just going to squint for a while, you don't have to worry about me."

Before falling asleep.

Chen Pingan thought, wondering if the people he cares about in his hometown are okay?

In addition to my hometown of Longquan County, there is another world and that blessed land. Is it okay during the New Year? Are there also willows everywhere and spring flowers blooming?

Chen Pingan fell asleep slowly.

Some slight snoring.

Looks like I’m really sleepy.

Zeng Ye originally thought that Ma Duyi, who loved to cause trouble with Mr. Chen, would make fun of Mr. Chen.

But when the tall boy turned his head and looked around, he found the horse girl sniffling and filled with tears.

The young man is puzzled. Mr. Chen just snores a little while sleeping. Why are you so sad, Miss Ma?

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Longquan County.

A small house in Mud Bottle Lane whose owner actually traveled far away and never returned.

On New Year’s Eve, the new Spring Festival couplets, the Chinese character “Fu” and the door god were meticulously posted.

Not only was there a large table of extremely sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner, the cook was also a far-traveling martial artist, an older man who used chopsticks to eat vegetables, and even a tenth-level martial artist who had almost reached the Martial God Realm. A graceful man in white clothesThe man is the Beiyue Zhengshen of Dali.

There is also a female ghost who lives in the remains of the immortal.

She shamelessly sat on the main seat, but she was a charcoal girl. She said that she was sitting for her master, and no one was allowed to fight. There were family rules. If the master was not around, she, the founding disciple, would have to stir up trouble. Come on.

In addition, there is a child in Tsing Yi squatting on a long bench and a well-behaved girl in a pink skirt.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, the old man surnamed Cui was the first to leave the house. Wei Bo and Zhu Lian went out to travel together and casually strolled around the town.

There are still three "little guys", staying vigil around the stove together.

After dawn, firecrackers crackled outside the ancestral home in Niping Lane.

A Heitan girl with a sword on her waist crossed her arms and nodded, indicating that she was quite satisfied. The New Year atmosphere in the master's family was quite generous.

Pei Qian abided by her teacher's orders and did not just set off firecrackers all morning. Otherwise, with her temper, she would have wanted to wake up the entire town.

Pei Qian let go of the firecrackers and waved his hand, "Let's go and fight!"

The girl in the pink skirt did not join in the fun, so she had to look after the house. Shi Rou was too lazy to mess around with Pei Qian. After she came to Longquan County, she became closer to the girl in the pink skirt.

The little boy in Tsing Yi followed Pei Qian, fearing that the world would not be in chaos.

After meeting the rickety old man and the black charcoal girl for the first time, the boy in green felt that as a senior expert in Luo Luo Mountain, he had to have some airs, so he kept suppressing his outgoing temperament and pretended to be old-fashioned every day. , very tiring, which made the girl in the pink skirt very uncomfortable.

Later, he discovered that the little Heitan couldn’t understand what he was saying, and just stared blankly and looked stupid, so he completely let go of his hands and feet and took her to play wildly, riding the golden thread growing in her belly. black snake, crossing the mountains and ridges.

After spending a long time with Pei Qian, the lingering melancholy and loss in the heart of the boy in Tsing Yi has subtly faded a bit.

As for Zhu Lian, he met the old man named Cui and was very respectful, but that was all.

In Pei Qian's eyes, it seemed that the old cook lost his flattering skills as soon as he arrived in Longquan County. On the contrary, I got along very well with the handsome and lawless mountain god, and I often visited Piyun Mountain as a guest.

Pei Qian took the boy in Tsing Yi "from house to house" in the streets and alleys, but he was very disappointed.

No opponent dared to come out to fight.

Pei Qian stamped his foot, "It's so boring!"

The boy in Tsing Yi chuckled and said, "Isn't there that stray dog ​​running around? Find it!"

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Pei Qian hesitated for a moment, "It's the first day of the first lunar month, isn't it good?"

The boy in Tsing Yi rubbed his chin, "That's right. Let's talk about it tomorrow then?"

Pei Qian nodded.

What Pei Qian calls "fighting" is actually those big white geese that roam the alleys of the small town. They are really arrogant and bully everyone.

In such a big alley, everyone can go their own way, even if the water from the well does not interfere with the water from the river, is it okay?Do you have to peck me? Don't you know that provoking a master will cost you blood and tears?

The first time they met on a narrow road, Pei Qian and his fierce rival battled wits and courage. Finally, Pei Qian grabbed the big white goose by the neck, spun it around several times, and yelled, "Let's go."

Dizzy.

Unexpectedly, the big white goose became more and more frustrated, flapping its wings and fighting again. Pei Qian also found the trick and succeeded again and again. She picked up the snow-white goose feathers all over the ground and used copper coins. Made a shuttlecock.

As time went by, whenever they encountered that black charcoal girl, they actually took the initiative to take a detour. This made Pei Qian feel a little lonely, and then a little happy. He felt that he had tasted the taste of being a master who was always in the cold. He thought that he had made a lot of achievements at such a young age. He was worthy of being the master's founding disciple. He was in his hometown. Come on, you didn’t embarrass the master!

Later, Pei Qian and the boy in Tsing Yi met a particularly wild native dog in the mountains to the west.

Is this okay?

Pei Qian is a man with great ambitions, one of which is to fight the wildest dogs.

Then there was a chase across the mountains and plains.

The boy in green helped to block the road and was very happy. After that, the two guys often went to trouble the local dog that became a spirit.

Poor that native dog that suffered an unreasonable disaster. Now its backer happens to be not in Longquan County, so it can only run around with its tail between its legs. The key is that even if it escapes to the top of the mountain of Longquan Sword Sect, it still cannot escape. Jie, those two cruel little bastards rushed up the mountain. The disciples of the Immortal Master on the mountain saw it and did not dare to take care of it. Ruan Qiong was also happy when he saw it and did not stop him at all. Instead, he told the disciples in the sect not to do anything. Restrain those two naughty guys.

Pei Qian did not forget the etiquette. Holding a hiking pole, he met Ruan Qiong and saluted with clasped fists, which was very quaint.

Ruan Qiong, who never smiled among his disciples, actually smiled and rubbed the little girl's head, saying that if he wanted to join my sect to learn swordsmanship in the future, he could do it no matter whether he was in name or not.

Pei Qian refused on the spot and once again reiterated that he was the master's first disciple.

She is not very afraid of this famous military saint, but is somewhat close to him. She hides a little secret here.

Because after seeing the revolving lantern of time, she firmly remembered the sister in Tsing Yi. She felt that even if it was difficult to be a master's wife, wouldn't it be okay to be a second master's wife?

Ruan Qiong laughed and said we would talk about it later, no rush.

But it is estimated that if he knew the inner thoughts of this little girl, he would not be able to laugh anymore.

I also angrily scolded the boy named Chen. He was really a thief and a poacher, making it difficult for people to guard against him.

Pei Qian and the boy in Tsing Yi walked to the vicinity of Mud Bottle Alley. Pei Qian suddenly ran to the iron lock well that had lost its chain, lay down there, and looked inside.

The boy in green squatted aside and asked: "What are you doing?What? "

Pei Qian said softly: "You all said that there are many valuable things hidden in Longquan County. I want to see if there are any treasures in there. If there are really any, wouldn't it be a fortune?

The boy in green rolled his eyes and said: "I advise you not to think about it. It's better to say that there are other places. This is a private forbidden area now, which means that I have a lot of face, so you can be free and generous without anyone stopping you." When you get here, didn't you notice that no people from the town came to draw water?

Pei Qian was greatly disappointed and slapped his fist, "What's going on? When I get to Master's hometown, I can't find even a good thing!" ”

The boy in green scratched his head, helpless.

Talking to Pei Qian about chance and reason, they don’t care at all, just say it’s good luck, they are really serious about it.

It was such a joke that even the kid in Tsing Yi, who felt that he had lost his mind, felt helpless with her.

The two sat on the edge of the well, and the kid in Tsing Yi sighed.

Pei Qian asked: "What's wrong? "

The boy in green rubbed his cheek, "I don't know how my brother, the god of river water, is doing now.

Pei Qian said, "That's it, what else can I do? I can't live without you. I'm not telling you, you just think too much, what the hell?" use. "

The kid in Tsing Yi rolled his eyes.

Pei Qian crossed his arms across his chest, no longer caring about the kid in Tsing Yi, and said worriedly: "Master, it's true that it's been so long." Still not coming back.

The boy in green nodded, "This unreliable master owes me several red envelopes."

Pei Qian hesitated for a moment, turned around, and took out a few copper coins from the embroidery bag given to him by Mrs. Gui of Old Longcheng, "Just think of it as the red envelope my master gave you. It's enough." not enough? ”

The boy in Tsing Yi stared blankly at the few copper coins spread out in Pei Qian’s palm. He suddenly felt sad and full of resentment, but he still stretched out his hand to take the few copper coins. Mosquito Legs It's also meat.

Pei Qian laughed, clenched his fist and put it back into his embroidery bag, "You're dreaming, I can't bear to give up so much money. "

Then Pei Qian stopped his smile and patted the boy in green on the shoulder, "It's not easy for you to be in such a miserable state and not even let go of a few copper coins. It doesn't matter, my master said something, if you keep the clouds clear, you can see the moonlight. I give this sentence to you. I am loyal, right? "

The boy in green held his head and howled.

How are you going to live in such a miserable life?

Pei Qian lamented, he is such a young guy. , had to take out the few copper coins again and handed them to the boy in green, "Take them." "

The boy in green immediately smiled.

Pei Qian shook his head in an old-fashioned manner and lectured: "If you see money, you will have no future!" ”

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Another spring.

A woman in green and a young man in white did not return north with the large team, but It's over there in Red Candle Town.Jump off the ferry.

Then the two returned to Longquan County on foot.

It is Ruan Xiu and Cui Dongshan.

In a bookstore in Hongzhu Town, Cui Dongshan was so idle that he found an excuse to deliberately tease a group of guests.

One of them was so anxious that he didn’t care that there was an extremely beautiful and charming girl standing next to the pretty boy. He shouted anxiously: "Seeing others living well, why don’t I be jealous? Seeing others living miserable lives? , you are not allowed to have fun? Who are you to care about it?"

Cui Dongshan smiled and said: "Okay, okay, this is a good habit, don't change it. I'm not you. Mom and Dad, why do you have to change your good habit so hard?"

Ruan Xiu didn't find it boring or interesting.

As soon as Cui Dongshan saw her taking out her embroidered handkerchief and eating cakes again, he quickly took her away and complained in a low voice: "Can you please don't eat this in front of me? When you take the cake, I panic."

Ruan Xiu's eyes lit up, "You know?"

Cui Dongshan said helplessly: "I almost didn't reach the Ascension Realm. Great monk, it's a bit miserable now, but you still have vision, and he is the guy who knows your roots best in the world. Can you not know?"

Ruan Xiu smiled slightly.

What should you do when you want to eat the real food in the world but can’t put it down? She thought of a small way to eat something else, which was better than nothing.

The two continued on their way and passed the Qidun Mountain.

Stop at the top of the mountain, Cui Dongshan raised his eyes and looked into the distance, looking to the south.

Emperor Dali is actually the late emperor.

This news is almost unstoppable, and soon it will be known to everyone in the central part of Aquarius Continent.

Among the princes who are the descendants of the Song family in Dali, Song He is of course the one with the highest voice. The prince Song Mu, who seems to have fallen from the sky, has no roots in the government and the public. The people of the Great Li Sect were very secretive about this, and no one dared to reveal even a word. Someone might have had a slight thought, and then disappeared from the world. In the past few years, several elderly people in Zongren Mansion could not survive the severe heat and cold, and "died" of illness at the end of their lives.

With the "untimely death" of His Majesty the Emperor.

The truth is only known among the three people. The empress who was demoted to the Changchun Palace to practice cultivation is the biological mother of the two princes, Song Changjing, the vassal king who oversees the country, and Cui Chan, the embroidered tiger of the auxiliary country.

One holds the righteousness and bloodline orthodoxy, the other is in charge of the entire Da Li army, and the other is the national advisor who has been the national policy of Da Li for hundreds of years and is all based on his own hands.

The three of them maintain a delicate balance between the court and the countryside, and between the mountains and the mountains.

There will be no problems until the Zhu Ying Dynasty is conquered.

After laying down.

There will be big trouble.

Of course, there is no doubt that the empress will do her best to favor Song He who has been by her side since she was a child and watched her grow up. In fact, Song He can be regarded as the disciple of the old bastard.

SongHe, or Song Jixin, was a disciple of Qi Jingchun.

But there is only one person who really decides who can become the new emperor of Dali, the feudal king Song Changjing.

Even if he is not satisfied with supervising the country and becomes the emperor himself, the old bastard is willing. This is one of the results of the "Embroidered Tiger", both young and old, who calculated it back then.

However, it seems that Song Changjing really does not have this ambition, otherwise he would have taken off his iron armor and put on his dragon robe.

The mountain breeze is blowing, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees in early spring.

Cui Dongshan narrowed his eyes.

It’s been eight lifetimes of bad luck. I intentionally arranged flowers but they didn’t bloom, but unintentionally arranged willows to create shade. First, I was at Sui Cliff Academy. I just casually talked about vein disorders with my husband, and I almost got burned by that stinky guy. Avenue.

Cui Dongshan gave himself a big mouthful.

There is also the deeply hidden plan of Old Man Yao. Old Man Yang is absolutely not clear about the relationship, so he is even more involved.

Cui Dongshan slapped himself again.

Ruan Xiu has long been accustomed to this.

Cui Dongshan glanced at the cliff, thought about it, and decided to forget it and jump down. No one would die, but it would be embarrassing.

Cui Dongshan suddenly bared his teeth and yelled, "Old bastard, if you lose, you lose. My husband and I agree! But you shouldn't be ignorant of your conscience and talk nonsense about a gentleman's dispute! Qi Jingchun Dead, my husband lost so miserably. Not only did he gain nothing in Shujian Lake, but he also suffered heavy losses. You are playing chess with a dead man. It is a gentleman's fight, your uncle's fight. Get out of here and let me slap you. You two big mouths, let's see if you can spit out ivory from your dog's mouth..."

Ruan Xiu narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Cui Dongshan swallowed, put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and said calmly: "The moon is really round today."

It turned out that there was a man standing next to him. The old man in Confucian shirt is none other than Cui Chan, the national master.

Cui Dongshan slowly turned his head and said with an innocent face: "Why are you here? Such a coincidence?"

Cui Han sneered and said: "Why, didn't you say something about the falling flowers? "Fengjun?"

Cui Dongshan broke the jar, pointed at Cui Han's nose, and yelled: "Old bastard, why, you are not convinced, what did I say wrong?" Point it out, and my surname will be Cui, and you will be my grandson!”

Ruan Xiu shook his head.

I have seen people seeking death, but it is rare to see people who dare to seek death in such different ways.

Cui Chan actually ignored him at all. Back then, he would have paid some attention to the high-rise buildings in Chishui City on the edge of Shujian Lake.

Cui Han looked to the south, then shifted his gaze to the west, "Do you know where the real chessboard is?"

Cui Dongshan frowned and said: "Middle-earth? Over there with the old scholar , Do you have a way?"

Cui Han said with a smile: "You are just a frog at the bottom of the well."

Cui Dongshan said "Hey" and tapped Cui Han on the shoulder, "Climb up to the mouth of the well." Old bastard, give me this frog in the wellSaid, said? "

Cui Han Zhenyi flicked Cui Dongshan's claws away and said slowly: "The chessboard between me and Qi Jingchun is the world, all the world. What is a smoky lake of letters? ”

Even Cui Dongshan, his heartstrings were shaken at this moment.

Ruan Xiu is too lazy not to think about this.

Cui Chan said calmly: “That’s all, just wait. But even you will have to wait many years before you understand the key to this game. Even Chen Ping'an, who is in authority, has no way of knowing what he did back then for a long time, or even in his lifetime. "

Cui Dongshan no longer had any cynicism, his expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Cui Han, then I'll wait and see!" ”

Cui Han disappeared in a flash.

Cui Dongshan sighed.

He continued on the road with Ruan Xiu.

There was no journey after that.

Just after entering the boundary of Longquan County, it started to drizzle.

Cui Dongshan seemed to be suddenly happy, stretched out his hand to catch the rain, and murmured: "Mr. Reporter is back." Also, the hometown of Xinghua Chunyu. ”

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Among the mountains of Shujian Lake.

Another spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The group of people walked the entire distance.

Compared to the previous two times, there was one more Gu Can.

So the journey became slower and more difficult.

As for the conflict with those evil cultivators, it was not painful in comparison.

The war was already raging in the Zhu Ying Dynasty.

That trip. , even Zeng Ye discovered something strange.

Those mountain spirits, ghosts, beasts and monsters wandering in the mountains, as long as Mr. Chen appears in front of them, they will have some slight fluctuations in their thoughts. Fearful, some timid people even retreated and fled.

Gu Can also became more and more taciturn, but his eyes were firm.

During this period, Gu Can had some hesitations and struggles. , angry, and even had to give up twice.

Mr. Chen, who changed from a blue cotton robe to a green shirt and back to cotton, didn't say much and just stood beside Gu Can. Sometimes he can speak, sometimes he can be silent.

Mr. Chen is obviously weak when facing those ghost cultivators who kill people and steal money. With a strong body and a turbulent soul, he punches and throws swords extremely fast.

It is the semi-immortal weapon named "Sword Immortal". They gradually become extremely docile. Every time they are unsheathed and before returning to their sheaths, they will linger around their owners, like a bird clinging to people.

At the end of the year

On the way back.

Finally, there was a heavy snowfall.

In the spring breeze, I returned to Shujian Lake.

In a high mountain, it was vague. You can see the green lake water.

Gu Can suddenly said: "Chen Pingan, let me go on by myself."

Chen Pingan turned to look at Gu Can with firm eyes, and asked in a warm voice: "I have thought about it. He might die. "

Gu Can shook his head and said: "That's enough!"

Chen Pingan rubbed his head.

Gu Can said: "But if one day, I mean if you, Chen Ping'an, are beaten to death, I will definitely endure it first, and then kill his entire family, the graves of eighteen generations of ancestors, Pick them apart one by one. Anyway, you can't control me at that time, and you can't scold me."

Chen Pingan smiled helplessly.

Zeng Ye and Ma Duyi were frightened when they heard this.

You know, after Gu Can decided to practice, he practiced so fast that Ma Duyi even felt that he was a cripple on the road to practice. Instead of walking, Gu Can took the Xianjia ferry directly.

Because Gu Can is now a monk in the cave realm and is about to break through the bottleneck.

Chen Ping'an parted ways with Gu Can and the others and rode alone, saying that he would keep going north and might take the Xianjia ferry someday to return to Longquan County as soon as possible.

One person and one rider.

We passed the border of Shujian Lake and entered the territory of Shihao Kingdom.

Passers often see a ranger in a green shirt with a sword on his back. The man and the horse are almost as thin as bamboo poles, but the young man riding the horse has shining eyes.

After that, Chen Pingan stopped riding and headed north slowly.

The skinny horse quickly became stronger, but its owner was still so thin.

On this day, Chen Pingan led his horse along a dirt road and passed an endless field of rapeseed flowers.

Chen Pingan stopped, and the horse also stopped its hooves almost at the same time.

Chen Pingan was sitting on the ridge of the field, with horses wandering beside him.

Chen Pingan scratched his head, took off the sword-raising gourd, took a sip of wine, and then held the sword-raising gourd, "Mr. Qi, you are really gone. I thought I could see you again." ."

Chen Pingan laughed.

Well, seeing myself in such a miserable state, it’s hard to say that I can’t even become Mr. Qi’s younger brother, right?

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There was a windy and snowy night one year, and there was a plank road on the cliff.

After a white man took his maid and separated from the young man, he cut off one of the maid's tails.

On the plank road, a middle-aged Confucian scholar with slightly white temples appeared, waiting with a smile.

At that time, Mr. Bai smiled and said, "Well, I wanted to find you, but you didn't show up and gave up hope. Instead, you came by yourself."

The woman in palace clothes The big human-looking fox demon was trembling and took the initiative to stay away from the two of them, creating a large distance between them.

Before separating from Bai Ze, the Confucian scholar in green shirt gently handed a ball of water condensed from the essence of water transport to Bai Ze and said with a smile: "In a few years, maybe two or three years, Maybe four or five years, specific time, II don’t dare to say for sure now, so I’d like to trouble Mr. Bai to take a look if you have anything to do. After seeing it, Mr. Bai will make a decision. "

Bai Ze was slightly confused, but still nodded in agreement and took the gadget.

Because this Confucian scholar is Qi Jingchun.

Here we are. The Middle-earth Divine Continent is located on the bank of the river near Baidi City, so Bai Ze said to the Grand Priest of Liji Academy, "I want to see it again. ”

On that isolated island overseas.

After watching Zhao Yao leave.

The middle-aged Confucian scholar handed it to the most proud man in the world. The scholar took a bowl of water and said with a smile: "Sir is extremely disappointed in the world, so I will make a bet with him. "

The scholar smiled and said: "Others can't do it, but I can make a bet with you, Qi Jingchun. ”

So the scholar, after Qi Jingchun left, did not see the great sacrificial wine of the Yasheng lineage.

He also had to wait and see.

In the end, the last reunion in Caiyi Country is also the last farewell.

Qi Jingchun smiled and said to a young man, I will fight with you for the last time.

The young man punched.

Qi Jingchun, who was at the side, punched leisurely and said slowly in his heart: "Junior brother, thank you for your hard work. I'm sorry that I personally put such a big burden on your shoulders. ”

At that moment, the boy just punched sadly.

Unknown to him, Mr. Qi, whom he respected the most, was bursting into tears and full of guilt.

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This spring.

Zhongtu Shenzhou

Bai Ze left the Xiongzhen Tower and took the initiative to come to Confucianism. Confucian Temple.

The most proud scholar in the world travels far and wide with his sword, and he is also unparalleled in style. No one in the world can beat him.

And in Aquarius Island, there is one. A young man, sitting on the horse, actually fell asleep.

The flowers bloomed again, and the gentleman returned slowly.

(End of this chapter)