"To be honest, I don't know much about the third child's situation."
Fang Zihang calmed down and continued.
"The third child is the most talented among our senior brothers.
My father has always said that he would inherit the Black Blade Sect to him.
Because at that time, although my talent was pretty good, I was arrogant and never wanted to practice seriously.
At that time, I thought that I could have good strength even if I just practiced a little bit.
I broke through to the Dacheng state when I was twenty-three years old.
At this time, I was complacent and pretentious. "
At this point, Fang Zihang took a deep look at Xiao Qi and then at Liu Xin.
Perhaps it was when he met these two people that he truly realized the gap between himself and the top geniuses.
"Lao San is very talented. Almost when we first came into contact with the core skills of Black Blade Sect, Lao San already mastered the core skills of Black Sword Sect.
At that time, it could be said that Lao San had learned most of the secrets of the Black Blade Sect.
However, my father still has something hidden. The notes of the founding ancestor of the Black Blade Sect have always been kept in my father's hands and have not been given to anyone.
Because that note records a secret technique.
And this secret technique can greatly enhance the power of the Black Sword Sect technique. "
Liu Xin suddenly realized that the secret technique Fang Zihang was talking about should be the special ability column on his attribute panel.
“And this is something I always thought no one else knew but me.
But after my Black Blade Sect was exterminated, I returned to the ruins of the Black Sword Sect and was burned into a pile of charcoal ash by a fire.
I was sitting on my knees among the ruins, and it happened to be raining heavily at that time.
And amidst the lightning and thunder, I discovered the hidden compartment left by my father.
This secret grid is the secret that my Black Blade Sect has inherited for more than a hundred years.
The entire body is made of fine iron, so the contents hidden inside were not burned.
After I got that thing, Lao San, Lao Wu and others suddenly appeared and started chasing me.
I even spread rumors outside that I personally killed my father.
However, because our Black Blade Sect is only a small sect, this matter did not cause too much trouble.
At that time, I had wondered if they had seen me take out the wooden box.
It's just that I have been running away and have no chance to find out what happened to them. "
“I think everything you do should fall into their eyes.
Otherwise they won't go after you.
Everything they wanted to obtain from the Black Blade Sect has been obtained. There's no need to go overboard. "
"It's only now that I really figured out the joints."
Fang Zihang couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"So we already have the direction of our next investigation."
Liu Xin said.
"What direction, senior brother?"
Xiaoqi asked.
"A direction that can investigate the truth behind the Black Knife Clan's destruction."
Liu Xin looked at Fang Zihang and said solemnly.
"Brother Fang, because I still have official duties, the investigation into the Black Knife Clan massacre case may have to be postponed.
However, I will inform the Holy Sect Secret Investigation Team and Jin Yiwei to investigate this matter first.
However, in order not to attract attention, all investigations will be conducted secretly.
After all, it was a case that happened so long ago.
All investigations can only be done carefully and slowly. "
"That's enough...I, I don't even know how to thank you.
Master Qi, I still owe you a life, but if this case can be investigated clearly, I will owe you an extra life. "
"What are you talking about? We are all brothers!"
Xiao Qi said carelessly.
"But if you really want to repay me, how about teaching me the secret techniques of your Black Blade Sect?"
Fang Zihang was slightly startled when he heard this.
Liu Xin's expression changed drastically.
Xiaoqi, Xiaoqi!
How dare you say such a thing?
Didn’t the Holy Sect teach you how to grow a brain?
Did Xiong Er make you undernourished and your brain development retarded?
Liu Xin suddenly realized that the words that the Fourth Senior Brother used to scold people like them in the past really made sense.
But now it was too late for him to stop Xiao Qi.
Liu Xin immediately paid attention to Fang Zihang's expression.
But he didn't expect what Fang Zihang said the next moment was beyond Liu Xin's expectation.
"Okay, Master Qi, I will use the secret technique of the Black Blade Sect to repay this extra life!
Pay it back now, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to get my revenge by then. If I die, I won't be able to fulfill my promise! "
"Uh, I'm joking, don't take it seriously!"
Only then did Xiao Qi realize that her words were inappropriate.
However, Fang Zihang had a serious face, and he bowed respectfully to Liu Xin.
"Thank you Mr. Liu for your help, I am just an ordinary bandit leader now.
I can't even talk about avenging the Black Knife Sect. Now I just want to avenge my father and the innocent people in the sect.
As for the feud between the sects, I don’t think about it anymore.
I need to borrow precious treasure land for these two days to teach my Black Sword Sect secret skills to Master Qi.
This secret technique actually doesn't have much effect if used alone.
However, it just fits Qi Ye’s method of cultivation.
This is also a great blessing for my sect.
It is estimated that even in the hundreds of years since I inherited the Black Blade Sect, I have never encountered a genius with such incredible aptitude and talent as Master Qi.
Grandmaster, I'm afraid I will laugh so hard that I can't close my mouth. "
Xiao Qi was already in a mess on the side.
But Liu Xin heard some interesting things from Fang Zixing's words.
What he said was consistent with the characteristics of Xiao Qi's skills. He probably meant that Xiao Qi was only good at top-notch movements.
But thinking about it, the secret technique of Black Blade Sect seems to be able to hide a person's aura, which is indeed more suitable for Xiao Qi who is good at speed.
"Since Brother Fang said so, I will agree on behalf of Xiao Qi.
I will definitely follow up on the Heidaomen case! "
"Then, thank you!"
Xiao Qi was pulled away by Fang Zihang before she could figure out the situation.
Liu Xin prepared a remote and quiet wing for them.
And not long after they left, news came from the concierge, which came from the Duke of Qin's mansion.
However, it was not a letter sent to him personally by the Duke of Qin, but was only delivered through the Duke of Qin's house.
When Liu Xin took the letter and looked at it, he almost forgot one thing.
The Zhengyang martial arts competition is not over yet.
The letter stated that they would be in the Imperial City early tomorrow morning, in the square where they started the Zhengyang Martial Competition.
The candidates who will advance to the fifth round will be announced.
It seems that because the matter outside the imperial capital has been resolved, the Zhengyang Martial Competition will continue to be held.
Liu Xin had a vague feeling that the next Zhengyang Wushu Competition might not be too peaceful.
In the palace, in the main hall where the third prince lives.
A list has been handed into the hands of the third prince.
The list of contestants for the fifth round of the Zhengyang Martial Arts Competition has actually been drawn up long ago.
Now we are waiting for the announcement the next day.
But in fact, this list is already in the hands of many people.
The candidates who can participate in the fifth round have long been known.
"Assholes, a bunch of trash!"
The third prince tore up the list in his hand and threw it out.
Confetti was flying for a long time.
A personal servant of the third prince was so frightened that he fell to the ground.
When the third prince saw this man lying down, his anger reignited. He went up and kicked the man away hard.
"Why are the king around me surrounded by a bunch of trash, trash!"
"Don't be angry, Third Prince. Being angry is not a good thing for your stability!"
"Master, you are finally here!
Do you know who is on the roster for the fifth round of the Zhengyang Martial Arts Competition!
I don't have any of my people.
I didn't want him to appear on the list, but everyone appeared!
why is that? It’s not because they are all a bunch of trash! "
The third prince pointed at the chamberlain who was shivering in the corner, his face turned ferocious with anger.
Wen Xiangru smiled gently and looked at the confetti on the floor.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, you have torn this list into pieces. What do you want me to think of it?"
The third prince immediately bowed and wanted to pick up the scraps of paper.
But Wen Xiangru was the first to stop the third prince.
"Your Highness, the Third Prince. You don't need to do this. You just need to repeat the names on the list to me."
"Luo Bei, Liu Xin...
These are the people that this prince can't stand, and they all ended up on the list! "
"This is not a bad thing. Your Highness, Third Prince, don't be anxious."
“It’s not something I’m in a hurry about.
Let’s not talk about Liu Xin first, let’s talk about Luo Bei.
We princes made a bet with the Yongzhou County Prince.
Just bet on who will have the last laugh.
Unexpectedly, all the people selected by this prince were eliminated.
Afterwards, everyone was gathering, and I was the one who was ridiculed. "
"Your Highness, Third Prince, it doesn't matter who laughs last in the Zhengyang Martial Arts Competition, what matters is who can laugh the longest.
And this refers to our entire lives. "
"Oh, forget it, my losses aren't big anyway.
It's just a pity that an exquisite weapon has been lost! "
The third prince walked to his desk in low spirits and sat down.
Wen Xiangru's eyes shone because of these words.
Excellent!
Even he doesn't have such a weapon.
But he couldn't show too much enthusiasm in front of the third prince.
That doesn't fit his character.
He could only make insinuations.
In the end, he learned about the bet behind this Zhengyang martial arts competition.
Emperor Xuyang participated in two gambling battles at the same time.
One time was with Wen Chen.
The other time was a gambling fight between juniors. Emperor Xuyang threw away a piece of magic and used it as a bonus.
It stimulated the competitive spirit of several princes and princes.
"Actually, truly winning this gambling battle does not depend on the final result."
Wen Xiangru said with a smile.
When the third prince heard this, he immediately became interested. He leaned forward and asked doubtfully.
"Master, do you have any good ideas?"
"Your Highness, Third Prince, who do you think will have the last laugh now?"
"I think it's either Huangfu Rongjiang or Huang Linxian."
Wen Xiangru didn't feel surprised when he heard what the third prince said.
The four strongest favorites to win the Zhengyang martial arts competition are Liu Xin, Dugu Xuanqing, Huang Linxian and Huangfu Rongjiang.
But for the third prince, he was most familiar with the latter two.
This is related to his origin.
However, according to the current situation, all forces seem to hope that Huang Linxian can win the final victory in this Zhengyang martial arts competition.
"Since His Highness the Third Prince feels that these two people have the best chance of winning the final victory,
So why didn't His Highness the Third Prince win over these two people? "
"How to win over this?
Both men were in the military.
One is from the Qin Guogong camp, and the other represents Zhu Guangxiao. "
The chief instructor of the Forbidden Army has always been considered to be a member of Duke Wu.
But in fact, he never had a close relationship with Wu Guogong, the second master of the imperial court.
It's just that everyone thinks so, and neither side of the rumor bothers to explain the matter.
“I mean win over, not make them one of our own.
Just because they have their own belongings, others will not think of pulling them into their own camp.
And His Highness the Third Prince only needs to make friends with these two people.
Just think of it as making some investment in advance.
Anyway, whether it succeeds or fails, there is no loss for His Highness the Third Prince. "
When the third prince heard it, it did make sense.
Moreover, Zhengyang Wubi has reached the last moment, and with his ability, he is no longer able to intervene.
For some people he doesn't like, he can only find ways to deal with them in the future.
For him, the most important thing now is the gambling fight between several princes and the prince.
Seeing the expectant look on the third prince's face, Wen Xiangru couldn't help but scorn him in her heart.
"It's really rotten wood that cannot be carved!"
But in fact, among the debris on the ground, there is a piece of shredded paper that can faintly distinguish the word 'Wen'.
One night passed in a hurry. During this night, the third prince sent his men to deliver two gifts to the two mansions.
Because it was given by the prince, both families had to accept the gift.
Early the next morning, Liu Xin rode towards the imperial city.
And along the way, he also met many contestants.
Many people had gloomy faces and no smiles.
When he arrived at the square in the imperial city, he found that there were only a few dozen people here.
And most of these people have bad faces. One thing these people have in common is that they are all members of the imperial court.
Either a Qianhu or a Baihu among the pro-army, or a commander-in-chief in the Forbidden Army, join the army.
Time passed slowly, and many old acquaintances appeared one after another.
Huangfu Rongjiang, Zheng Xiao, Ning Yi and so on.
It's just that they all came here on foot. When Zhu Ying stood on the high platform, it was no longer convenient for them to come and reminisce with Liu Xin.
But their eyes met each other.
Huangfu Rongjiang and the others had already learned about Liu Xin's contribution this time from their parents.
And many people regret it and think that they should not stop their children, nephews and descendants.
Otherwise, they would be able to get some credit now.
An hour later, they returned to the location for the second round of competition.
A high platform was rebuilt here for the fifth round of competition.
But this time is very different from the second round. At that time, the contestants were crowded, but now there are less than a hundred people.
And most of the people here are still the same people who stood up when the cavalry rushed to the camp.
Many things have actually already come to fruition.
As a soldier beats a war drum three times.
The final fifth round of the Zhengyang Wushu Competition officially begins.
This time, the sixteen contestants finally selected in the fourth round will fight against each other to determine the top four.
Because Weng Bingliang was transferred urgently, it was Zhu Ying who presided over this competition.
Zhu Ying was wearing armor, with faint marks of swords and axes on it. In some places, the armor plates were old and new, so he was obviously wearing old armor.
This is also a sign of respect for these contestants.
When he actually goes to the battlefield, Zhu Ying will wear this armor instead of choosing some new armor.
Zhu Ying stood on the high platform, holding a list in his hand. He glanced at everyone and began to read it out.
And everyone's hearts fluctuated with the appearance of each name.
After all, there are too many subjective factors in this round.
Many people don't even know if their performance in the fourth round is considered good or if they can be selected.
"Dugu Xuanqing, Huang Linxian, Huangfu Rongjiang, Guan De, Ning Yi, Liu Xin."
"Hu Gengchen, Wen Dianchen, Wei Zongquan, Zheng Xiao..."
Putting down the list, Zhu Ying slowly scanned the sixteen contestants below.
The eyes behind the visor showed admiration.
He said loudly:
"You are the sixteen most outstanding young heroes in this Zhengyang martial arts competition!
Next is our final round of competition.
In this round, lots will be drawn to determine the roster for the matchup.
Then the top four are finally determined!
And the top four can show their style in front of His Majesty, the governors, and the Duke!
This afternoon, His Majesty will lead all the governors and princes to watch the battle for the top four!
Of course, even if you don't get the top four.
You are still our most important young talents in Zhengyang, and the future of the empire lies in your hands.
You need to shoulder the responsibility of protecting Zhengyang together!
It will now be up to me to draw lots for the first round. "
As Zhu Ying spoke, a soldier came to the stage carrying a wooden tray.
There are sixteen tokens on the wooden plate, which are placed there quietly.
They are all upside down in the wooden plate, and it is impossible to see what is engraved on the wooden plate.
"Here are your tokens.
Next I will turn over the tokens one by one.
Those who are in the same pair will be the two sides fighting in the first round. "
After the words fell, Zhu Ying began to turn over the cards.
He picked up a token and showed it to everyone, with Huangfu Rongjiang's name clearly on it.
Huangfu Rongjiang straightened his back and took a step forward. At the same time, many eyes focused on his back. Everyone was guessing who would be his opponent in this round.
Zhu Ying showed the wooden sign for a while, then took it back, took a look in front of him, and said loudly:
"The first match of the first round, and also the first contestant of this round, Huangfu Rongjiang!"
Huangfu Rongjiang thrust the spear in his hand into the ground, and then he slowly turned around, only to see endless fighting intent in his eyes.
No matter who is present, he can fight. No matter who he is, he is confident that he can beat the opponent.
In the past two days, he has been practicing shooting like crazy, and even went to his home to practice.
Because the military changed its strategy, he also went out of the city to suppress the bandits on the last day, but after all, he was only a deputy general and could not choose the direction of the attack.
Later, he learned that the reason why the rebels outside the city became so vulnerable was all because of Liu Xin's strategy.
The elders in the family were also very optimistic about Liu Xin, which in turn aroused Huangfu Rongjiang's competitive spirit.
