The Shaolin people rushed to aid Dinghu Mountain on the three-star night in early April. It came to an end after the side hall meeting. At the same time, at the foot of Dinghu Mountain.
In Xingzhou City, beside Yanliu Lake. The two chief ministers of the Lu Sect and the four disciples of the Sword Sect gathered in Changliu Lane by the lake. All the ten inns on the same street were occupied by their people. The brothel in the middle, Zuiyun Tower, was even occupied by Xiao Yingfang. All are reserved for the four major sword sects and Lu sect disciples to eat, drink and have fun.
In the last room of the attic of Zuiyun Tower. A large screen separated the flower bed from the outside. There were two rows of chairs and a coffee table in the outside, and a large round table in the middle, with wine and food on the table.
There were seven people in the room. The person sitting in the first place is Xiao Yingfang, the deputy on the left is an old man in a black robe with his face covered, the deputy on the right is Si Yankong of the Second Hall, and the others sitting along the table in order: Zongzong of Jin, Shunyuan, the elder of Qiyang Sect. Wu Ya, a Taoist from Qixing of Tianxuan Sect, and Kuang Jinxi of Chonghua Sect.
"Xiao Diansi, Xiao Jin and Li Bei have suffered internal injuries. Why don't we destroy them in one fell swoop, capture the remaining sword sects, and bring them under your command! Why do we choose to retreat when the momentum is at its peak? You also lost the Yiqu Palace Secretary! Isn’t this like your style?" Jinzong Zhang Shunyuan took a sip of wine and asked with a frown.
Xiao Yingfang's palace is very deep, and the arrest of the chief palace officer was not what he wanted, so he had to choose the overall situation. After all, the seventh floor gave a fireworks reminder that the Shaolin Temple was going up the mountain. If they did not retreat, once the Shaolin Temple arrived, everyone would not be able to leave.
"Zhang Zongzhu, it's not that I don't want to capture them in one fell swoop. It's just that the news has arrived that the Shaolin Temple has gone up the mountain. If we didn't withdraw in time, we might encounter Shaolin disciples on the way. Although Xiao Jin, Li Bei, and Ling Xikong There are varying degrees of internal injuries, but they will not be easily defeated by us. If they counterattack strongly, we will not be able to defeat the Wuji Sect for a while. At that time, Shaolin Temple Cien and others will definitely lose. Retreating at this time is really It's a helpless move." Xiao Yingfang explained lightly: "My eldest brother fell into the enemy's hands. I can't ignore it. It's just that everyone's safety is far more important than one person." Zhang Shunyuan was surprised when he heard this: "Oh, that's it. I admire the righteousness of the palace minister, but my knowledge is shallow." Zhang Shunyuan looked at this young man who was nearly 20 years younger than himself, clasped his fists in compliments, but secretly sneered a few times in his heart, thinking that this young man was ruthless, but that's right. Some cities want to achieve great things, so they can't go wrong by using him.
On one side, Taoist Qixing and Kuang Jinxi looked at each other and nodded with a smile. Taoist Qixing made the decision. They clasped their fists at Xiao Yingfang and Zhang Shunyuan. Taoist Qixing said: "Xiao Diansi, Sect Leader Zhang, we are the only two sword sects." You are following the lead, and you can do whatever you say. The Zuiyun Tower is so beautiful right now, and there is no use for the two of us sitting here. Look, can we go next door to have some fun?" Xiao Yingfang secretly cursed these two in her heart. The old man was a sanctimonious guy after all. He even said with a smile on his face: "You two are welcome, you can eat, drink and have fun tonight. Don't worry about the expenses, just put it on my account." Zhang Shunyuan glanced at the two of them and nodded. He nodded, but secretly cursed the two worthless people. As the masters of a sect, they indulged in drinking and sex.
Upon hearing this, Taoist Qixing and Kuang Jinxi stood up happily, bowed and clasped their fists towards Xiao Yingfang, smiling broadly.
"Thank you, Xiao Diansi." The two of them immediately walked to the door, backed out, closed the door gently, and went to see a prostitute.
There was enough food and wine on the table, and the remaining five people continued to drink and discuss the world. After Xiao Yingfang raised a glass, she respectfully said to the man in black: "Old sir, we currently only have one Hui Shang Sword, one of Li Zong Zhenshan, and what we are sending out is the red poison sword! In terms of power, Li Zong Zang None of the seven swords in Jiange Zhenshan are as good as that red sword. Do you think we should find a chance to take it back?" The old man in black robe did not lift his mask to drink. He just put his hands on his legs and sat upright. On one side, he had no other thoughts about the food and wine, and replied in a deep voice: "The Huaishang Sword is indeed not as good as the red sword, but if I have the seven Mountain Swords of Li Zong in my hand, can it be as good as the red sword? Haha , Xiao Diansi? What do you think?" As soon as these words came out, everyone present was extremely surprised.
Li Zong is famous for its sword-making skills and is ranked second among the top ten sword sects. Thanks to the Seven Mountain-Suppressing Swords for several years, if Lu Jiao and several other downstream sword sects can obtain the Seven Swords of Li Zong, they will be able to dominate the world. .
After Xiao Yingfang frowned in surprise, she said happily: "Haha, old gentleman, if we have the Seven Swords of Li Zong in our hands, why should we fear the few remaining sword sects on Dinghu Mountain! The Seven Swords of Li Zong are naturally better than that red sword." Zhang Shunyuan Wu Ya and Wu Ya also looked at the old man in black robes in surprise. Since this man covered his face, they naturally didn't know who he was. He actually dared to boast about this Haikou. They thought of Li Zong's Seven Swords, unless he could deal with Yu Zong. Generally, destroy it.
But Li Zong is located in the rugged Lushan Mountain and is a huge sect with hundreds of people. Its disciples are not idiots like Yu Zong.
The Yu sect was in decline, and there were very few disciples. In addition, the Yu sect had no good teachers and could not teach people to become talented. Only one old guy was extremely capable, and they could only be destroyed by the combined efforts of several of them.
Thinking about destroying Li Zong again is undoubtedly just a dream. Zhang Shunyuan and his two men naturally didn't dare to believe what the old man said.
Zhang Shunyuan frowned and said to the old man in black robe: "Old sir, Li Zong has a deep foundation and cannot be destroyed by us. What you said is probably going too far." Seeing this, the old man in black robe calmly said He replied: "This Qingming Sword Meeting of the Wuji Sect was originally intended to deal with the red sword chaos we had in the past. Haha, the only elders from Li Zong who can follow Li Bei are the two elders who guard the sword: one is Ruan Zhong, and the other is Sword Guard. Li Jun. These two people are both on Dinghu Mountain, and the elders on Lushan Mountain may not be at ease. If the remaining elders of Lushan Mountain surrender at this time, wouldn't the remaining six mountain-holding swords become Have you stolen what we have in our pocket?" Xiao Yingfang said in surprise: "Old sir, are you saying that the few elders who were left to guard the mountain in Lushan have left the sect and are willing to join my Lu Sect?" The old man in black robe nodded.
"Of course they have conditions."
"But it doesn't matter." Xiao Yingfang replied.
"First, we must cooperate with them to prevent Li Bei and his party from returning to the mountain, intercept and kill everyone in Li Bei's party on the way, and recapture the red sword. Second, Lu Jiao needs to fully support Li Zhiyun, the sword guard elder of Li Zong, to ascend to the throne and become the new leader of Li Zong. Third, after unifying the ten major sword sects, leaving the sect must become the first sect." The old man in black robe still spoke out the conditions for leaving the sect without hesitation.
Hearing this, Zhang Shunyuan looked at Xiao Yingfang with furrowed eyebrows. He persuaded the other three sects to rebel against the Sword Sect. He just wanted to follow the Lu Sect, hoping to use the power of the Lu Sect to become the leader of the Sword Sect. Now these old guys are here to interfere again. , wouldn’t he be unable to become the leader of the Sword Sect again?
Zhang Shunyuan picked up the wine glass and drank it slowly. Xiao Yingfang was a little embarrassed after hearing the words of the old man in black robe. After thinking about it, she replied: "I have no objection to the first two, but the third one. I have promised Sect Leader Zhang that if the Sword Sect is unified, his Jin Sect will be As the head of the clan. Old sir, can you please give me a message to everyone in Lushan? If they are really willing to surrender, I can make Li Zong the second-in-command of the Sword Alliance, and give them one hundred thousand taels of silver as Li Zong's property. How about the house repair fees be used to make up for the damage?" Hearing this, the old man in black robe was silent for a while and replied: "That's fine, I will discuss it with Li Zhiyun for you." After saying this, the old man in black robe stood up and said Everyone clasped their fists slightly, waved their sleeves and robes, pushed open the window facing the lake on one side, jumped up, used Qing Kung Fu to step down the willow, then tapped lightly on the lake, and disappeared into the dark night.
Everyone was also surprised by this person's profound inner cultivation. How could this light skill like a dragonfly point water be used without decades of inner cultivation?
Zhang Shunyuan and Wu Ya, in particular, were very curious about the identity of this black-robed man, but Xiao Diansi kept it secret, so they naturally did not dare to ask more questions.
"Sect Master Zhang, Elder Wu. Oh, no, now that Sect Master Wu Yue has passed away, Elder Wu will naturally take over the Qiyang Sect. We should call you Sect Master Wu." Xiao Yingfang smiled at the two of them and said: "Sect Master Zhang, Sect Master Wu , we have to go to Dinghu Mountain next, my eldest brother was captured by them, we have to find a night in a few days to rescue him." Wu Ya heard this and secretly rejoiced, Wu Yue is dead and has a daughter Wu Jingru has been traveling abroad for many years.
Then there are those old guys who don't support their control of the Qiyang Sect. They were injured by the old man in black robes with the red poisonous sword, and they will die soon. The same is true for the other three sects. Shunchang died against the sword. The injured are all those who disobey the land religion.
Right now, the position of leader of Qiyang Sect belongs to him. Zhang Shunyuan and Wu Ya clasped their fists at the same time and replied: "It all depends on Xiao Diansi's orders." Of course, in private, Xiao Yingfang also gave them a lot of benefits, at least in terms of money.
As the saying goes, money can make the world go round, and Xiao Yingfang knows this well. Lu Jiao is the state religion of the Xiongnu, but it has never been short of money.
"Then let's make an agreement. Let Chonghua Zong Kuang Jinxi lead his people to retreat north with great fanfare. Find a few guys about the same size as us to put on our clothes and go back with him. On the surface, we are going back to Fangzhou Mountain. Yes. Secretly, a few of us are staying in Xingzhou City. As soon as my news arrives and the time is right, we will go rescue my eldest brother." Xiao Yingfang ordered.
The other people naturally nodded in agreement. Xiao Yingfang's so-called right timing was nothing more than waiting for Zhao Mingyun's men on the seventh floor to find out all the information about Yiqu Changping's imprisonment.
...the next day. The fourth day of April, noon. In the school grounds outside Wuji Hall on Dinghu Mountain. Everyone from the Wuji Sect, Li Sect, Yuling Sect, Tai Sect, and Cangyin Sect gathered together to perform a sword sacrifice to rectify the reputation of Red Sword Liansheng.
One of the sacrifices to the sword is to kill a chicken to prove the edge of the sword. Killing animals is a taboo in Buddhism. It is inconvenient for people in the Shaolin Temple to watch and they should avoid it.
On the martial arts stage in the middle, a table is displayed. On top of the table, there is an incense burner with three incense sticks in the burner.
On both sides are a pig's head, a live chicken with its feet tied, and a piece of yellow paper with pen, ink and inkstone. On one side are two buckets, one filled with wine and the other empty.
All the disciples looked solemnly at the stage. Xiao Jin, Sun Yu and others sat upright in front of them, watching the sword sacrifice together.
Among the two people on the stage, a few steps in front of Li Baiduan, the great elder Ruan Zhong stood on one side holding a red sword. Under the stage stood Li Jun, the second elder of Sword Guard, and Li Kun, the eldest son of Li Bei.
The sun was shining brightly, and the disciples from the side hall came to announce that the sundial had arrived at three o'clock in the afternoon. Li Jun heard the words and announced loudly: "It's three o'clock at noon! The sword festival begins!" Li Kun shouted: "Wash the sword!" Ruan Zhong pulled out the red sword on the stage and poured wine on the sword!
Li Kun in the audience shouted again: "Kill Hong!" Ruan Zhong on the stage swung his sword to chop off the chicken's head. He held the sword in his right hand and held the chicken in his left hand. He put the sword on the chicken's neck and gently pulled it. The chicken's head was broken and there was a drop of blood. Fall into another empty bowl.
In the audience, Li Kun shouted again: "Give me a name!" Li Bai took the bowl of chicken blood, dipped his writing brush in the chicken blood, and slowly wrote two red words 'Liansheng' on the yellow paper.
Then, Li Bei slowly stood up, lit the yellow paper with blood on the three pillars of incense, and with a wave of his hand, the yellow paper burned into ashes in the air.
Ruan Zhong said loudly: "The ceremony is completed, the name of this sword is Liansheng!" At this point, the red poisonous sword that caused bloodshed in the world in recent months was renamed Liansheng!
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