Half a month ago, "Sanren" Ning Daoqi and "Heavenly Sword" Song Que just tried a few tentative moves that night and then retreated voluntarily, never to be seen again.
Obviously, Ning Daoqi did not have the confidence to defeat Song Que and steal people from Song Que's hands, and Song Que also did not have the confidence to kill Ning Daoqi without paying any price, so the mutual testing was completed. Finally, the two parties said a few polite words in a tacit understanding and then walked away.
However, because he was worried that Ning Daoqi would leave without respecting martial ethics, it was rare that "Heavenly Sword" Song Que took the initiative to make an exception and returned to the Shuanglong Army's camp with Kou Zhong and stayed there for more than ten days. He left after making sure that Ning Daoqi would not attack and cheat.
Kou Zhong could finally breathe a sigh of relief, so after Gong sent away Song Que, who had been his bodyguard and sword training partner for half a month, he quickly led the 20,000 elites back to Yuhang.
After all, the situation in Jiangnan is now settled, and the next things can be left to the people below to deal with it. Whether it is him, Kou Zhong or Song Que, he can lead the main force back.
And then...
Koo Zhong really didn't receive any news from Xu Ziling in the past half month, which made him very worried, so he had to go back and send someone to investigate.
Otherwise!
What Kou Zhong didn't know was that just when he and Song Que were leading their main forces back to Yuhang and Lingnan respectively, Xu Ziling had been imprisoned in Luoyang for a full half month.
During this half month, no one came to Xu Ziling or asked about anything. He was locked up in the Copper Palace except that he could not go anywhere, and his movements were not affected at all.
The only thing that made him unhappy was that the great monk Lokong and the four holy monks would take turns blocking the door of the copper hall and guarding the door to chant sutras to him, or occasionally a large group of monks would come to surround the building where he was imprisoned. He chanted sutras in the Tongdian Hall for half a day or more. He went from being extremely annoyed at the beginning to feeling completely calm now. Maybe one day he will become completely pure and want to be ordained. Become a monk.
Of course, Xu Ziling would definitely not be willing to give in easily.
Therefore, since he was imprisoned and had food, drink and a place to live, he simply began to practice peacefully in the Copper Palace, and no longer asked about the other party's purpose, and just stayed with those who were determined to lock him up. The monks became exhausted.
Until one night more than half a month later, as the door of the Tongdian was opened from the outside, Xu Ziling, who was meditating in the Tongdian, opened his eyes and finally saw the man he had met at Bashu Duzun Fort ten months ago. The master and his concubine were chatting with each other.
At this time, when the other party walked into the Copper Hall, the reflected orange light in the Copper Hall looked even more beautiful. In addition, the thick snow and the whistling cold wind outside the Copper Hall and his body The plain white clothes looked like a goddess of ice and snow who had just come to the world from the world of ice and snow. Xu Ziling, who had not seen a woman for more than half a month, couldn't help but feel a little excited when he saw her.
"..."
However, after only glancing at the other party, Xu Ziling quickly came to his senses and continued to meditate silently with an expressionless face.
After all, he also knew that the reason why he was captured here by Monk Lukong and the Four Holy Monks was that the other party was certainly involved, and the other party definitely did not come here tonight to let him go!
Although, he still doesn't know why these people didn't take him to the mysterious Cihang Jingzhai as mentioned before, and then release him after the world is peaceful, and he doesn't know why he is still under house arrest. Here in Jing Nian Zen Monastery, but that did not prevent him from being hostile and resentful towards the sweet-talking and sword-minded Master Fairy in front of him.
"Ziling."
"Your cultivation has improved again!"
"Like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before Feixuan is no longer your match!"
Seeing that Xu Ziling continued to meditate and ignored her, the concubine Xuan was not annoyed. She just glanced at Xu Ziling's body with bright eyes, and then her eyes lit up and she said in admiration.
As far as she knew, Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong had only been practicing martial arts for less than two years and less than three years since they started practicing martial arts. But now, the other party is already vaguely trying to surpass her, who has been taught and taught by various famous teachers since she was a child. The resource-supplied Cihang Jingzhai is the successor, and the speed of cultivation is simply astonishing!
However……
Thinking that the master of Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong was the mysterious and powerful little girl, and that the two of them practiced the "Secret of Immortality", one of the four legendary martial arts books, Shi Fei Xuan felt relieved again.
"..."
Xu Ziling remained unmoved and continued to meditate in the presence of the old god.
And if he knew what Shi Feixuan was thinking right now, I'm afraid he would definitely say proudly: What they rely on is not only the "Secret of Immortality", but also the spiritual power training of the "Heshi Bi" and the "evil spirit". The large amount of essence in the emperor's relics is the key to the rapid advancement of their brothers' skills!
If the other party continues to lock him up like this for another year and a half, and continues to practice like this, maybe he, Xu Ziling, will be able to fight it out on his own after he has digested all the benefits?
As for their little master Anne...
Then forget about it!
Because, apart from giving the brothers two secret books and telling them to practice on their own, she never gave any serious guidance at all.
"Farewell to Xishu in a hurry for ten months..."
"Not only does Ziling's style remain the same, but his cultivation is now improving, which is really gratifying."
"Given time, Zi Ling will surely become a first-class existence in the martial arts world like your master, right?"
After looking at the scene in the Bronze Hall and discovering that Xu Ziling had not tried to damage the walls or the Buddha statues on the walls during the days he had been locked up here, and that all the surrounding objects were intact and neat, Master Fei Xuan couldn't help but be excited. He nodded with some satisfaction and cast approving glances at Xu Ziling again.
"Ah!"
"Shi Xianzi's words are really inconsistent..."
Finally, Xu Ziling couldn't help it anymore, opened his eyes and asked in surprise.
"What benefits does Xu's improvement of skills bring to you?"
"Aren't you afraid that if Mr. Xu continues to work hard like this, he will forcefully break through the barrier and leave, even if he wants to?"
Of course, when Wen Guiwen was asked, he had no intention of standing up, so he continued to sit cross-legged on his futon, making a silent protest in this way.
"Yeah?"
"It seems that Zi Ling still has a big misunderstanding of Fei Xuan..."
Hearing Xu Ziling's repulsive words and his majestic sitting action, Shi Fei Xuan couldn't help but sigh quietly.
"If it weren't for the common people in the world, why would Concubine Xuan be like this?"
"Feixuan just wants you and Kou Zhong to retreat into the mountains and forests for a while and live a life of leisurely clouds and wild cranes."
"Zi Ling should have seen it too."
"During this period, have any of the eminent monks at Jing Nian Monastery ever felt sad on purpose?"
Then, Shi Feixuan spoke with a sad and sincere expression, still wearing the compassionate and compassionate face that Xu Ziling was familiar with.
"!!"
"Shi Xianzi is really good at eloquence!"
Hearing this, Xu Ziling laughed angrily and said sarcastically:
"only……"
"What puzzles Xu is that you sent four holy monks to bring him here and imprison him. Isn't that the biggest embarrassment?"
"Brothers Xu and Kou Zhong have been homeless wild children since they were young. They are used to Xianyun Yehe. They really can't stand this kind of control from Fairy Shi!"
After saying this with a sneer, Xu Ziling slowly closed his eyes again, preparing to stay out of sight.
"Yeah?"
"Feixuan understands. It seems that Ziling really misunderstood Feixuan..."
Looking at Xu Ziling with her eyes closed, Shifei Xuan hesitated to speak, but finally she mustered up the courage to turn around and sighed leisurely:
"Of course Fei Xuan understands that this is unjust, but..."
"If Zi Ling is willing and determined not to interfere in the world's disputes, and Fei Xuan is willing to retire to the mountains and forests with Zi Ling, will Zi Ling be willing to accept it?"
Immediately afterwards, the master concubine Xuan kept saying such earth-shattering words without any surprise.
"!!"
Then, of course, Xu Ziling was so startled that he opened his eyes on the spot and looked at the opponent's back, which was reflected in the orange light in the copper palace, looking dreamlike, like a goddess and a real fairy, and became slightly absent-minded.
"I see."
"Master Fairy..."
"Are you planning to imitate Bi Xiuxin and feed the devil with your body?"
Of course, Xu Ziling had heard a lot about Bi Xiuxin and Shi Zhixuan's grievances and grievances from rumors in the world and from Shi Qingxuan. Therefore, Xu Ziling, who quickly came to his senses, thought about his confidante Shi Qingxuan. , after thinking about his fiancée Shan Wanjing, his brothers, Master Anne and others, he quickly made up his mind, shook his head in refusal and asked in a deep voice.
"No!"
"Zi Ling is not a demon, and Fei Xuan is not Bi Xiuxin."
"Why do you think you would feed the devil with your body?"
First, she smiled bitterly and turned around to give Xu Ziling a firm look. Then Shi Feixuan continued to sigh:
"Mr. Yang's treasure has many implications. The Ssangyong Army is developing so rapidly right now. I'm afraid it must be related to that treasure, right?"
"Now, Kou Zhong has joined forces with Song Que, Jiangnan has been decided, and it will definitely develop into a situation where he will fight the Li clan from north to south to fight for the world."
"By the time……"
"With the long-term division and the protracted war, the sufferings of all the people in the world will definitely be worse than today!"
"even……"
"What painful lessons were learned from the Wu Huan Hua chaos a hundred years ago, might they be repeated in the future?"
"By the time……"
As she spoke, Shi Feixuan laughed miserably again, shook her head and closed her mouth bitterly, unwilling to continue talking.
"Ah!"
"Shi Xianzi brought up the old words again..."
Xu Ziling, who probably knew the other party's intentions and knew that he still wanted to use his body to feed the devil to get rid of his son, couldn't help but sigh, and didn't know what to say.
"In that case..."
"Why doesn't Fairy go and persuade that Li clan?"
"If they are willing to give up everything and become a rich man when the time comes, Zi Ling promises that they will fight to the death to protect him, Li Clan Zhouquan, and protect him as the third Duke of Li Clan!"
"how?"
But soon, Xu Ziling thought of a countermeasure and persuaded him for the first time.
"..."
At this time, the concubine was silent, and just stared at Xu Ziling with a resentful expression that was half a smile but not a smile, half angry but not angry.
"..."
Seeing the other party looking at him with such an expression, Xu Ziling's heart softened and he almost lost the battle. Fortunately, he quickly came to his senses, gritted his teeth and persisted while silently looking at each other.
Thinking about it, it was obvious that the other party's intention was to be a lobbyist, and they even did not hesitate to use the incredible honey trap. But once Xu Ziling's untacit words were spoken just now, There is no need to talk about that matter.
"Amitabha!"
"Master Fairy."
At this moment, just as Shi Feixuan and Xu Ziling were confronting each other without giving in, and the atmosphere in the Tongdian gradually became weird and fierce, finally, there were bursts of hurried footsteps outside, and then a young novice came to the Tongdian. In front of the only door of the temple, he proclaimed the Buddha's name and then called the concubine to greet him.
"Ziling..."
"If possible, Fei Xuan really doesn't want to be in trouble with Zi Ling. Would you like to ask Zi Ling to think again?"
After saying that, she knew that the person coming must have important matters, so Shi Fei Xuan no longer delayed, but said these last words to Xu Ziling, then hurriedly turned around and walked out of the Tongdian.
Ga~dong! !
"..."
As the heavy copper palace door was closed again, Xu Ziling, who could no longer hear any movement outside, was silent for a while. With no way to escape, he had to close his eyes again in frustration and began to practice silently.
After all, he didn't know how long it would be before the news of Xu Ziling's arrest was transmitted back to Yuhang, and he didn't know how long it would be until rescue arrived. Moreover, he was not sure whether any other accidents would happen during the period, so, For his own sake, the only thing he can do now is to work hard to gain more strength and hope for a turnaround.
…
At this time, far away from the platform like the Temple of Heaven in front of the Bronze Hall of Jing Nian Zen Monastery, where Xu Ziling was sure not to hear, Shi Feixuan couldn't help but frown after listening to the novice's report.
"??"
"Dugu Feng is visiting?"
Yes, Shi Feixuan was quite surprised by this.
"strangeness……"
"If she doesn't stay well in Chang'an, why is she here?"
Her master, Fei Xuan, was no stranger to Dugu Feng and knew that she was the princess of the Dugu clan among the four great clans.
However, given that the mainstay of the Dugu Clan, that is, the number one master in the Dugu Clan, You Chuhong, is dead, and there is no other high-profile figure in the Dugu Clan, coupled with the demise of the Sui Dynasty, With the loss of Luoyang, the Dugu Clan naturally began to decline without its support. It no longer had the prestige and confidence of the original four great clans in the world.
In fact, among the original four great clans in the world, only the Li clan and the Song clan are left!
Among them, the Li clan is the most powerful. It has occupied Guanzhong and begun to sweep the north, and has the potential to sweep the world; while the Song clan openly supports the Shuanglong Army and has been very active in Jiangnan recently. It has a vague tendency to take the lead, and even the "Heavenly Sword" Song Que began to personally lead his troops on expeditions.
Just thinking about such a terrible situation makes Shifei Xuan feel uneasy and trembling!
Otherwise, she would not have cooperated with the division at all costs to launch the 'Prison Dragon' plan, intending to directly capture Xu Ziling and Gao Zhong and put them under house arrest, thereby completely disintegrating the Shuanglong Army or curbing its development and growth.
Unfortunately, something went wrong in the plan to capture Kou Zhong. The "Heavenly Sword" Song Que actually took action for Kou Zhong, and was so tired that Senior Ning Daoqi had to retreat temporarily due to an old injury. I kept sighing afterward!
As for the Dugu Valve and Yuwen Valve...
They have gradually become yesterday's flowers, and I am afraid that I don't know when they will be washed away by the big waves and completely buried in the torrent of the world being reshuffled.
"so!"
"You just said I didn't have time and asked Master Kong to stop her?"
So, after thinking about it, he felt that there was no need to see Dugu Feng's concubine Xuan, so he quickly made up his mind and gave the order.
She was just a young lady from the Dugu family who had become insignificant. In fact, let alone Dugu Feng, even if the head of the Dugu Clan, Dugu Feng, came, her master concubine Xuan would not be able to see her even if she didn't want to!
After all, at this moment, their respective statuses have undergone earth-shaking changes, and the other party's Dugu clan has long been of little use to Cihang Jingzhai, so she does not need to waste time on the other party.
And if there was anything major, she believed that Master Kong would handle it or tell her directly when the time came.
"this……"
Otherwise!
After listening to Master Fei Xuan's instructions, the novice monk looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak. He did not follow the instructions and immediately stepped back to deliver the message.
"??"
Seeing this, I thought this was a bit strange.
"What's wrong?"
"What is the problem?"
Therefore, Shi Feixuan, who was about to leave and think about what to do to win over Xu Ziling, who was unable to get in, thought about it for a while, and then she couldn't help but asked again strangely.
"Fairy!"
"Master Liao Kong...he didn't stop him!"
"Master was defeated by that Dugu Feng, he really can't stop him!"
"Her sword skills are so powerful!"
"You don't know..."
"Only three moves!"
"Master Liao Kong was forced to give in and admit defeat."
As a result, the novice monk had no choice but to tell the truth with a sad face and vividly describe the shocking scene he saw at that time.
And now, Master Liaokong is leaving Dugufeng in the main hall to talk. If he dares to reply like this, I am afraid that Dugufeng will have to use his sword to chop Master Liaokong to the ground!
"!!"
"Master Liao Kong can't stop her?"
Shi Feixuan was shocked and exclaimed.
"This is impossible!"
Because she knew what Dugu Feng was capable of. His swordsmanship was mediocre, and he could barely rank among the first-class masters in the world. But that was it. At most, he would just rely on his family background to bully some second- and third-rate people who had no inheritance. You can't get into the eyes of Master Fei Xuan.
In fact, let alone Dugu Feng, even if Dugu Feng and Dugu Ce come together and join forces, there is no way they can be the opponent of Master Nakong Kong from Jing Nian Temple!
even!
Even if Shi Feixuan takes action in person, he doesn't dare to say that he can definitely defeat Master Lekong. The outcome may only be 50-50, but now, the other party says that Master Lokong only took three moves and was defeated by Dugu. Under Feng's sword? !
"The young monk never lies!"
"Fairy..."
"That's exactly what happened!"
Seeing Shi Feixuan still didn't want to believe it, the novice was so anxious that he almost cried.
"..."
Seeing that the novice's words were true and not false, Shi Feixuan's expression changed again and again, and she didn't know what she was thinking. But in the end, she couldn't figure it out and could only frown and ordered:
"go!"
"Ask her to meet me in the side hall in front!"
After saying that, Shi Feixuan planned to go forward and leave the copper hall where Xu Ziling was imprisoned, and wanted to see what happened to Dugu Feng.
And just then!
"No need to invite!"
"I did it myself!"
With a slight scolding sound, a woman wearing a red fur robe descended from the sky.
Then Master Fei Xuan was startled and took a closer look. If the person coming was not Dugu Feng from the Dugu Clan, who was it?
"!!
However, seeing the opponent's slim appearance holding the sword behind his back, and feeling the sharp sword energy and momentum on the opponent's body, Shi Feixuan was so shocked that she panicked and had to take a step back subconsciously.
At that moment, she almost thought that Song Que, the "Heavenly Sword", was coming in person!
However, she barely came back to her senses when she realized that it was 'Sword Qi' and 'Sword Intent', not 'Sword Qi' and 'Sword Intent'.
"Who are you……"
"Miss Feng?"
It is said that after three days of separation, Shi Feixuan should treat each other with admiration, but now, the huge change in the other person's body made Shi Feixuan feel that she could not imagine it even if she shaved her eyes ten thousand times!
"What are you..."
Therefore, Shi Feixuan, who couldn't figure it out, could only ask in a trembling voice with some uncertainty.
She didn't understand what magic medicine the other party had taken, and why he became like this in a short period of time?
If Shi Feixuan remembers correctly, a month ago, when she was passing through Chang'an, the other party attended a banquet of Li Tang with the leader of the Dugu Clan, Dugu Feng, and others. At that time, the other party was ordinary. , there is not even a seat, you can only stand on the side to keep company, but why has it become like this now?
"It's no use talking more!"
"Master Fei Xuan!"
"Hand over Xu Ziling, I want to take him away."
However, something happened that shocked Shi Feixuan even more: That Dugu Feng actually spoke and ordered to her directly in that unquestionable commanding tone?
You know, even the leader of the Li clan and the emperor of Li Tang, Li Yuan, would not dare to talk to her concubine Xuan like this!
"..."
Therefore, after the shock, Shi Feixuan's face gradually became cold and alert, and she began to frown and think. After a while, after suppressing all the surprises in her heart, she lightly opened her red lips and asked road:
"Miss Feng..."
"Can I ask why?"
While answering, Master Fei Xuan did not forget to use obscure gestures to gesture to the young novice who was standing behind her.
"Entrusted by others!"
"A matter of loyalty!"
Dugu Feng saw the novice leave and was aware of Shi Feixuan's little moves, but she didn't take it seriously. She just stood in the wind and snow and answered coldly and arrogantly.
"Entrusted by someone?"
"who?"
Master Feixuan asked again.
"His master!"
After saying that, Dugu Feng raised her eyes and glanced at the tightly guarded and locked Copper Palace not far away, obviously knowing that the target she was looking for was inside.
"!!"
"is her……"
"But!"
"Why is this?"
"Why did Miss Feng run errands for that person?!"
Although I was vaguely aware that the change in Dugu Feng in front of me was probably inseparable from that mysterious and powerful little girl, I was still a little confused and didn't understand why the young lady from the Dugu Clan had anything to do with that person. Fei Xuan continued to ask.
"No reason!"
Unfortunately, Dugu Feng shook his head and refused to continue talking with a cold expression and eyes.
She obviously didn't want to say too much to outsiders, and she, Dugu Feng, didn't want to explain too much about the favor he had given her for her own reinvention. Even the Dugu clan who was currently in chaos didn't know, because, that It's a secret that only she and that one person deserve to know.
"..."
"What if Feixuan refuses?"
Master Fei Xuan's face was livid and she slowly shook her head, obviously not intending to let Dugu Feng take Xu Ziling away.
"That……"
"Those who stop me today..."
"When blood splatters three feet!"
As he spoke, Dugu Feng, who was standing with the sword behind his back, slowly placed the hilt of the sword in front of him, and warned the master Feixuan with his eyes, indicating that she was ready to draw the sword and take action.
"..."
Shi Feixuan's expression became even uglier, but she did not continue to speak and just continued to confront Dugu Feng silently.
"Miss Feng..."
"Is the Dugu clan planning to break up with us?"
Finally, as the flying snow in the sky became heavier and heavier, Shi Fei Xuan gradually calmed down her chaotic heart and asked in a trembling voice with a compassionate tone.
"No!"
"Dugu Clan is Dugu Clan, Dugu Feng is Dugu Feng!"
"Dugu Feng will only do one thing tonight!"
Shaking his head, Dugu Feng had no intention of quarreling with Shi Feixuan. He just signaled Shi Feixuan with his eyes to let him go.
In that case, perhaps an unnecessary bloody disaster can be avoided?
"Yeah……"
"That……"
"Is it difficult for me to obey my order, Concubine Xuan?"
After sighing and finishing speaking, the moment Shi Feixuan pulled away and flew back, in the flying snow, the four holy monks instantly descended from the sky, and together with Shi Feixuan, the unkind Dugu Feng directly surrounded him. This is a bronze temple platform with statues and a huge temple of heaven.
"!!"
Almost at the same time, Xu Ziling, who was being meditated in the Copper Palace, suddenly opened his eyes.
"What a terrifying sword energy!"
At this time, he also felt the auras of Shi Fei Xuan and the four holy monks outside the Copper Palace. They were no strangers to him. However, the sharp aura exuded by the sixth person made even him in the Copper Palace feel frightened. He had no idea who the sword intention came from and what its purpose was.
"Who is here?"
"Isn't it Fan Qinghui from Cihang Jingzhai?"
"very scary!"
"Such strength."
"Apart from Master Anne, I'm afraid that Kou Zhong and I will be far inferior if we work together, right?"
Although he didn't know who it was, with that kind of sword intent and momentum, for Xu Ziling, who was already practicing "Taibai Sword Jue" and "Wuhen Jue", whether the opponent was strong or not, and how strong it was, he could just It can be roughly felt through the way of perception.
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