After packing Lu Huaiyuan's clean clothes, Mei Shuyan reluctantly said, "You have grown up on this mountain since you were a child. When you go outside, don't run around and make trouble for your second master. Remember to come back early."
Lu Huaiyuan smiled and said: "I know, I know! Yuan'er's ears are almost calloused!"
Early on the next morning, Ling Xiaoyun took Lu Huaiyuan away from Sword God Mountain and headed for Yan State's Shiban City.
Along the way, all you can see are people who are worried about being invaded by the war and moving their families. Although Ling Xiaoyun is a member of the Jianghu, he does not care about the belonging of the world. Seeing this, he sighed: "For your own selfish desires, you provoke war, and in the end you will suffer." It’s just these innocent people.”
Lu Huaiyuan was still young and did not understand war, so he asked: "Second Master, why are there wars in the world? Everyone is in peace, why can't we not fight?"
Ling Xiaoyun smiled bitterly and said: "Master also wants to know why there are wars in the world. Is one person's status more important than the lives of millions of people? If there is a chance in the future, I want to ask those kings in person why they want to Do it!”
Lu Huaiyuan said seriously: "If such a day comes, my disciple is willing to accompany Master!"
Ling Xiaoyun just smiled and did not take his apprentice's words to heart.
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Stone City and Sword God Mountain were not too far apart, so the two of them walked in no hurry. Two days later, they had reached their destination. Perhaps because he was more timid due to being close to his hometown, Ling Xiaoyun stood outside the city gate for a long time.
Now with the death of Li Chengzhi, Baili Jin has turned to the Chu State. The Yan State has long been removed from the world, and all the states and cities in the country have been under the jurisdiction of the Chu State. In the battle of Baishi City, both Yan and Liang suffered heavy casualties. Now the defenders in other cities were already in a state of panic, with soldiers everywhere, fearing that a Liang spy would be killed if he accidentally let go.
There were two people outside the city carrying spears on their backs. The older one had the appearance of a jade tree facing the wind. He stood upright and motionless, which made him even more eye-catching. The city guards did not dare to be careless and hurriedly stepped forward to question him.
Ling Xiaoyun smiled and said: "This military master, I am originally from Shiban City. I have been traveling for many years. Now I have returned to my hometown to visit my relatives. I saw that my hometown has changed so much, so I stopped outside the city." He took out the household certificate and handed it to him. Guard checks.
The guard was dubious and took the transfer certificate. He checked it carefully and found nothing wrong. For the sake of caution, he still warned: "Since I am a wanderer returning home, why don't you enter the city quickly? Don't stay here!"
Ling Xiaoyun smiled and nodded, leading Lu Huaiyuan into Slate City.
When the two of them were far away, the soldiers guarding the city finally realized: "What was that man's name just now?" one of the tall guards asked.
"It seems to be called Wu Yun, Wang Hu, is he an old acquaintance of yours?" The man named Wang Hu liked masculine style. Seeing Ling Xiaoyun's handsome appearance, another guard named Liu San joked.
Wang Hu spat and thought hard for a while before he was shocked: "Is the second best spear fairy in the world called Ling Xiaoyun?"
Liu San seemed to have heard a big joke, lightly kicked his colleague, and laughed and scolded: "You are a gun wizard with a gun on your back? Then if I shave my head, wouldn't I become the best in the world! You kid, don't even think about it. If you are lazy, hurry up and guard!"
Wang Hu felt that it was funny. If he was really a high-ranking gun fairy, how could he be so friendly with his guard? He rubbed his sore butt and trotted back to his post. Little did he know that he had spoken to Ling Xiaoyun in his life.
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Ling Xiaoyun led Lu Huaiyuan into Slate City. Many shops along the street had long been closed. The bustling streets that were once bustling with people were now deserted. Everywhere, ordinary people carrying their luggage and migrating northward could be seen. Ling Xiaoyun couldn't help but sigh: "The world is in chaos, and the people are suffering the most. The Shiban City, which used to be as lively as Poyang City, has now become like this."
Lu Huaiyuan was still young, so naturally he did not have Ling Xiaoyun's insights. He just urged from the side: "Second Master, please leave quickly. If you go late, it will be bad if Master's wife has already left!"
Ling Xiaoyun smiled slightly and walked towards the Wu family's old house based on his memory.
Although Wu Jing was once a master of marksmanship and had no less than 300 disciples at his peak, it was a pity that he died young, leaving only his only daughter Wu Xiu alone. How could he support the family business? The Wu Family Gun Hall in the center of Stone City has long been carved up by a group of white-eyed wolves. Wu Xiu could only sell his property at a very low price and bought a house in the southwest corner of Stone City to protect his father's final glory.
There are talented people from generation to generation, and what Jianghu people are best at is forgetting. No matter how many years you lead, there will always be people to push you down. Therefore, even if Wu Xiu had a high status in his early years because of his father, after Wu Jing's death , but life was not easy. If it weren't for Wu Xiu's excellent spear skills, the "Ruby Sutra" written by Wu Jing would have been snatched away by others.
Nowadays, the world is not peaceful. Wu Xiu, who is over thirty and still unmarried, seems to be even more isolated and helpless in this troubled world. No, Ling Xiaoyun and the two finally arrived at the Wu family house, and saw a group of people surrounding the door with fierce looks. The leader was a man. The middle-aged man who looked like a human being was dressed in luxurious clothes. He was holding a finely crafted folding fan. He stood in front of the door and said towards the house: "Xiuxiu, you are not young anymore. Don't carry everything by yourself. Now Liang and Chu divide the world equally, the Yan Kingdom has been destroyed, and the world will be in chaos again. It’s time for you to find someone to rely on. Although you are just a concubine, my father has already taken refuge with the King of Zhennan of Dachu. Now my Xiao family has a distinguished status. , marrying me, Xiao Rang, is not an insult to you."
The only reply from the house was a cold word "Go away".
Xiao Rang's face darkened, and he said in a cold voice: "Wu Xiu, don't toast or eat as a fine. Your father has been dead for so many years. It's best for you to promise Xiao today. If you don't agree, I will force you to do so." I will take it back to my house, take your body, and give it to the dignitaries of Chu State to enjoy in turn. I believe Wu Jing’s status as the only daughter is still attractive enough!”
Seeing no one answered in the house, Xiao Rang gave an order and planned to break in with a group of evil slaves. Suddenly a spear broke through the door, and a beautiful woman stepped out of the house with a pair of embroidered shoes. If someone beside him hadn't come to the rescue, Xiao Rang would have been pierced by the spear! The latter was in shock and said angrily: "Wu Xiu, don't be ungrateful. You can do whatever you want just because you are a third-class martial artist. I might as well tell you that in order to deal with you specifically, I spent a lot of money to hire Xu Yanwu, a real person. A master of the Rooting Realm, I advise you to hand over the "Ruby Arm Sutra" obediently, go back with me, take care of your husband and raise your children with peace of mind, and ensure that you enjoy endless glory and wealth in the rest of your life, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences!"
Wu Xiu stared at the man in sackcloth next to Xiao Rang, gritted his silver teeth and said nothing.
With Xu Yanwu's help, Xiao Rang believed that he had a chance of winning. After all, in Stone City, a master of the Rooting Realm was a rarity, capable of walking sideways in the city. Thinking that he was about to gain both wealth and wealth, Xiao Rang was in a good mood and warned: "Mr. Xu, please don't hurt the young lady of the Wu family. After the event is completed, I will give you a big reward!"
At this moment, a child held a spear upside down and ran towards him. He jumped up high and shouted: "Master, don't be afraid. I'm here to help you!"
