At the corner of the street was the entrance to an alley, and Meng Huazhou was standing under the wall, waiting for him.
At this time, Meng Huazhou looked at him head-on, his expression as calm as a normal person. In Tang Zhao's memory, this was probably the first time he had seen him in such a relaxed state.
Because the sun was at the right time and facing each other head-on, Tang Zhao could see his appearance more clearly.
To be fair, even though he was deliberately dressing low-key, Meng Huazhou did have the demeanor of a young village owner. Not to mention how graceful and noble he was, he also had an aura of wealth mixed with the uninhibitedness of a prodigal. But maybe Tang Zhao was biased and always felt that he There is still a violent and explosive aura of thunder hidden between his eyebrows.
But looking at his expression, it was indeed much calmer than last night.
Tang Zhao said: "Your Excellency has gone back and forth. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Meng Huazhou said slowly: "Can I take a step to speak?"
Tang Zhao stared at him, then turned to look to the side. This place was not a bustling market, but there were still people coming and going. However, the hostility between the two had not dissipated, and there was a tense atmosphere in the middle. It was really outrageous for outsiders to see it. It's almost equivalent to shouting. If you really do it, innocent people will be easily hurt. He said: "That's fine."
Meng Huazhou didn't invite Tang Zhao to any restaurant, so he turned around and continued walking into the alley. At the end of the alley was a dead end, deserted and deserted. He stopped and said, "Forgive me for hiding it. In fact, Meng’s purpose of coming here is not to listen to music, but to find a legendary sword.”
Tang Zhao hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did you hide it...?"
…
After a while, Meng Huazhou said slowly: "You guessed it yourself, but I didn't hide it."
Tang Zhao suddenly understood and said: "Oh, yes."
There was a slight silence between the two. It was Meng Huazhou who took the initiative and said: "Just as you guessed. My ancestor was a down-and-out scholar who was down on his luck. When he was living in seclusion in Yuxia, he accidentally heard a set of magical string music. Although it may not be very exciting, it is unconventional and unconventional. There is a faint fairy spirit. At that time, my ancestors had lost their attachment to the secular world and were bored. When they heard this piece of music, they were attracted by the vivid fairy scene in it and became very fascinated. Not only did they listen to it for several days in a row, they left a deep impression on them. Listening Notes, I even adapted it with myself as the protagonist, and published it at my own expense. Not many copies of this book were published at that time, and now only a few orphan copies are circulating."
Tang Zhao nodded. He had a copy in his hand, and he didn't know where Black Widow got it.
"But after all, my ancestor was just a scholar, and he didn't talk about his strange powers. Although he liked and yearned for it, he didn't believe it was true, so he just wrote that he was happy. But one of his descendants began to practice martial arts. Enter the palace, broaden your horizons, and even become a swordsman. If you study this book again, you will naturally find the difference."
"Over the years, my ancestors have long suggested that the Immortal City in the Clouds may really exist, and it is a truly powerful Immortal Sword. But after all, this matter happened a hundred years ago. I didn't know whether it was true or not at the time, and it is nowhere to be found now. Searching. Instead of thinking about these illusory things, it is better to grasp the reality. After several generations of hard work, my family finally mastered the Jingzhe Sword and became the master of a force."
"However, in my generation, I have an uncle who is obsessed with this legend. He spent his whole life researching information, including ancestors' notes and records from that time, and collecting folklore. Finally, he came up with several general directions. He even saw people who could The artist who sang the original version of Xianzi Shu was the old blind man when he was young. Unfortunately, time was tight at that time, and he was caught up in other things and couldn't hear everything."
"He originally wanted to find time to listen to the whole story and make up for his regrets, but he didn't expect that he suddenly encountered a misfortune and died unexpectedly, which became a lifelong regret. Fortunately, he passed his life's work to me before. I am his heir, and He has the same ideal. I want to find the sword he can't find, and my goal is to be the swordsman of the fairy sword."
Tang Zhao wanted to ask: Aren't you your father's heir?
"I have actually wanted to look for this sword for a long time. But there have been some obstacles at home, so I couldn't do it for a while. If I had looked for the singer a few years earlier, he would have been in better shape, and maybe he would still be doing business. I would have been able to find him. Easier."
Tang Zhao understood what he meant - this "little obstacle" was probably his father, but any more reliable father would not be able to support his son in this big dream. Now the obstacle is almost gone, and his father is almost gone.
"Now I have finally found a clue. Although I am not sure of it, I can still try it. Tongtian Bai Yujing, sir, are you interested?"
Although Tang Zhao had already guessed that he was here for this purpose, he was still very confused and said: "I have already said that I am not interested?"
Meng Huazhou said: "I know that you are not interested in swords, but are you interested in the fairy city itself? Haven't you heard the description of the fairy city before? It is a magical place with extremely rich treasures. Do you remember a place? The fairy scene is called Awakening from Dreams?"
Tang Zhao thought carefully and said: "There is such a place. It is said that you can have great dreams for seven days and seven nights. Once you wake up, you will not be hungry or thirsty at all, and you will feel refreshed."
If that is true, it may indeed be the sword intention and swordsmanship related to the dream, but Tang Zhao doesn't care, he still has the immortal pillow in his hand.
"When you wake up from that dream, according to my uncle's research, it is possible to train the sword's heart, and it can even make people break through the shackles of the sword's heart training."
"Um?"
Tang Zhao's eyes jumped and he immediately said: "It's just speculation."
Understanding the sword's mind is the most important part of a swordsman's practice, and it is also the most personal practice and the least experience that can be shared with others. It can even be said that as a swordsman, your potential and upper limit all depend on the sword heart. That is something that external forces cannot interfere with. Someone can help you, but no one can replace you. Otherwise, those big forces would already have swordsmen flying all over the sky.
Tang Zhao's method of cultivating Kenshin was just a technique he learned from the Chief Inspector. He maintained the sword image for almost twelve hours and used light to create various illusions. Kenshin entered the realm very quickly. He often felt that he and Sword communication has improved significantly, but it will take years of hard work to get closer.
As for using external force to make people's swordsman's heart improve by leaps and bounds, or even improve their realm, I have never heard of it, even though Tang Zhao is a man of limited talent and knowledge.
Maybe the Tianwaitian where the Sword Immortal and Sword Master are located has such a method? But it's not the turn of ordinary people to paint a picture of him with the settings.
Meng Huazhou continued: "Even if training the sword heart is not so magical, now the fairy city has collapsed, and it is full of sword essence. It is entangled by the sword wire of the sword itself, and it has not been scattered for many years. It was originally a blessed place for practicing sword essence. What's more, There are other fairy scenes, each with its own magical functions, which are of great benefit to the swordsman..."
Tang Zhao shook his head and said: "You said these are based on the fact that this is the cave of the Sword Immortal. However, once you become a swordsman, the sword elephant will be pushed back and the Immortal City will disappear. How can those magical effects be counted?"
Meng Huazhou said: "I can swear an oath that when I get to Immortal City, I will not take the sword immediately and let you practice to your heart's content until..."
Halfway through his words, he saw Tang Zhao looking at him meaningfully, and he knew that no fool would believe such an oath, and said: "Actually, why do you care about me? We are just walking together on the way to the fairy city. Here we are. The goal of the fairy city has been achieved. You are looking for a place to practice, and I am looking for a sword. You are stronger than me. If you don't want me to disturb you, you can naturally seize control of the fairy city. Are you a swordsman still afraid that you can't take me? This is doing you a lot of harm. Nothing beneficial."
Tang Zhao was thoughtful - indeed, it stands to reason that he is a swordsman and is obviously stronger than Meng Huazhou. As long as he finds the fairy city, he will definitely have the initiative. He can completely use Meng Huazhou as a navigation tool and kill him after arriving at the destination. .
So: even children know this truth, how could Meng Huazhou dare to invite a swordsman to accompany him? Even though Tang Zhao seems to be more upright than ordinary swordsmen, they have only met for a day and they are still enemies rather than friends. How can they be trusted?
Unless...the other party has some trump card. He was convinced that when he arrived at the Immortal City, no matter what kind of swordsman Tang Zhao was, there was nothing he could do to stop him from getting the sword. You can even counterattack easily.
interesting……
Tang Zhao remained calm and said, "When do you plan to go?"
Meng Huazhou said: "At the end of the year. Before Yuan Chun."
Tang Zhao's heart moved and he said: "Isn't it only two days?"
Isn't that a time conflict?
Could it be said that he is not the young master in charge of the examination questions at Jingzhe Villa?
Meng Huazhou said: "Exactly. I have arranged a team to search for the fairy city. They are my eyes, ears and minions, and you are my privately invited companion. I will only share the harvest of the fairy city with you. This is like a dream. Only the two of us know the secret realm.”
That’s right!
Tang Zhao almost laughed - although he had no intention of cheating, he actually got the test questions in advance?
It seems that this Meng Huazhou is planning to use the opportunity of this Gu fight to ask the candidates of Jingzhe Villa to find Immortal City for him, and determine the outcome based on how much effort they put into it?
It is a good plan to kill two birds with one stone, both public and private.
The disadvantage is...the controllability is too poor.
You must know that finding the fairy city is a very slim thing. Even if he is well prepared and has obtained enough clues, how sure are the clues from a hundred years ago that he can find now?
Thirty percent? Fifty percent? Seventy percent?
Once they can't be found, gathering those ferocious and vicious Five Poisonous Insects together is a futile effort with no visible results. Who knows what will happen? A mere magic weapon may not be able to prevent a swarm of insects from backlash.
Even if you find the fairy city, how do you know what dangers there are? If the entire army was wiped out, it would be fine if he himself died, all the candidates would be dead, and the foundations of Jingzhe Villa and the Five Poison Society would be destroyed.
After all, it is young people who are bold.
But... if the foundation of the Five Poisons Society is destroyed, it will be destroyed.
"In that case..." He mused thoughtfully.
Meng Huazhou was overjoyed and looked at him expectantly.
"I won't accompany you."
Meng Huazhou was in disbelief and said: "But...Jianxin...and Jianyuan...the swordsman has a chance."
Tang Zhao smiled and said: "Let me tell you the truth, I can't trust you. This may be an opportunity, or it may be a trap. Opportunities and risks are intertwined. I could have gambled. But I never gamble. So, please invite me. Be smart!" After saying that, he turned around and left.
Meng Huazhou still found it incredible and said: "Such a good opportunity...do you really not regret it?"
Tang Zhao showed a half-smiling expression and said: "Not only do I not gamble, but I also have no regrets. I don't want to say it a second time. If you pester me again - don't blame me for being rude to you."
After that, he turned around and left, disappearing around the corner of the street in an instant.
Meng Huazhou was left shocked and angry, and punched the wall.
Actually... Tang Zhao didn't really not participate.
Just do it differently.
(End of chapter)
