The hanging stone has no roots, but there is a spiritual spring, which is clear and pure, sweet and refreshing.
There are dozens of such strange hanging springs on this island, and courtyards and monasteries are built around the springs.
This is the Xuanquan Island where the Purple Light Palace entertains distinguished guests from the sect. The island is now inhabited by a group of envoys sent by Yuxiao to envoy Tai Su.
In a courtyard, two people sat opposite each other on both sides of a stone table, staggering their moves, apparently playing chess.
The person holding the white zi is a young Taoist priest, with haircut like a knife, a face like a crown of jade, shoulders straight and a straight back, with a majestic appearance. This man is none other than Fang Shizhe, a now famous true disciple of the Yuxiao Sect.
The person playing chess with Fang Shizhe was a young Taoist priest who was also wearing a Jade Heaven Taoist robe. His face was still a bit youthful, and he was twisting sunspots in his hands. Although he was not scratching his head and ears, he still showed an impetuous look.
After hesitating for a long time, a piece suddenly fell sideways. Fang Shizhe looked at the chess game, frowned and lectured: "You can't subdue the monkey when playing chess. When can you be honest?"
The young Taoist priest was about to argue, but was interrupted by the movement from outside.
Fang Shizhe raised his brows and called, "Come in."
Upon hearing the sound, a disciple entered the courtyard and reported: "Uncle Fang, Venerable Daomiao of Taisu Zhengsong is here to visit."
"Xuzhuang?" Fang Shizhe was slightly startled, with a hint of joy on his face, and said, "Please come soon."
The disciple responded and left, but the young Taoist priest in front of the stone table turned his eyes in a circle and said: "Uncle Fang, you still have distinguished guests to receive, so I will take my leave first."
Without waiting for a response, he stood up and left. As if he breathed a sigh of relief, he disappeared in a flash.
Fang Shizhe didn't hold back. He glanced at the chess game on the table and found that it was not worth reviewing. He shook his head slightly, not knowing whether he was referring to something, and said to himself: "It's really not teachable." Then he flicked his sleeves. The chessboard was cleared in an instant, and the black and white were returned to the jars.
After Fang finished taking care of the case, he heard footsteps approaching. The disciple was leaving and returning. Behind him was a Taoist priest in wide robes. His big sleeves were slightly swaying as he walked, showing his handsomeness and extraordinary bearing.
Fang Shizhe was already a rare handsome man, but he seemed to be shy in front of this man. However, he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he smiled and stood up to greet him. However, before he could say anything, the Taoist had already spoken: "Senior Brother Fang, Long time no see.”
Fang Shizhe laughed and said: "Brother Xu, when you and I met, my cultivation level was still higher than yours." He pointed his hand between the two of them and said: "I never thought that we would meet again. It’s the difference between Jin Dan and Nascent Soul, I can’t call this junior brother out.”
The person who came was none other than Xu Zhuang. He just smiled and said, "Senior Brother Fang, you and I have known each other since we were young. This is too polite."
Fang Shizhe smiled and said nothing, and invited Xu Zhuang to take a seat. At this time, the disciple brought the spirit tea and fairy fruit. Fang Shizhe said: "These are the gifts of your sect, so there is no need for me to introduce them."
Xu Zhuang opened the tea cup and took a look, smiled lightly and said: "This is the treasure of Ziguang Palace for entertaining distinguished guests, but it is me who has taken advantage of senior brother."
This tea is brewed with the Xuanshi Lingquan. It is said to be the best in the world. Ordinary guests would not be able to receive this tea from Ziguang Palace.
"Oh?" Fang Shizhe was taking a sip of tea. Hearing this, he noticed something was wrong. He pondered for a moment and asked: "Brother Xu, when I came to your sect as an envoy the day before yesterday, you were still in retreat. I declined. visit."
"Now that I suddenly came out of seclusion, besides catching up on old times, do you have anything important to do?"
Xu Zhuang was not in a hurry and drank tea: "I didn't come out of customs specifically to visit, but there is indeed something important that I need to ask Senior Brother Fang."
Fang Shizhe nodded and said, "Brother Xu, our friendship is here. If you have anything to say, just say it."
When Xu Zhuang saw what he said, he didn't mince words and asked, "Okay, senior brother, do you know that the dispute between the two disciples of you and me has caused trouble in my Taisu sect?"
The image of the young Taoist priest who had just left this place suddenly appeared in Fang Shizhe's mind. He frowned slightly and said in deep thought: "I do know about this."
He seemed to have thought for a few moments, then continued: "I don't agree with this matter, but there is a distinguished person in the sect who insists on seeking justice for him, and I can't say anything, so I have to let it go."
"Oh? Do you want justice?" Xu Zhuang said lightly: "I wonder which venerable member of your sect presides over justice?"
At this time, Fang Shizhe felt something was wrong, frowned and asked, "Brother Xu, why are you asking about this matter? Is there any misunderstanding?"
Xu Zhuang took out a gold page from his sleeve, pressed it on the table and pushed it gently, and asked: "Qin Dengxiao is my disciple. This is the transcript of his interrogation at Xie Zhi, the Law School of our sect."
Fang Shizhe took the transcript and glanced at it, his expression changed slightly, and Xu Zhuang then asked: "Since it is a lawsuit, why did our sect's Law Enforcement Academy leave no transcripts of the disciples of your sect."
Fang Shizhe frowned deeply and said in a deep voice: "I won't hide anything from Brother Xu. That disciple is a descendant of my Fang family. His name is Xi Song. He is used to being favored and his temperament is indeed unstable."
At this point, Fang Shizhe sighed and said: "The two sages led by our sect this time are an elder of our Fang family, so he came here to find them."
"What Fang Xisong said to us was different from what was recorded in the transcript, so there were elders who were willing to make the decision for him, and I didn't have anything to do with the rest of the matter."
Fang Shizhe pressed the record on the case, cupped his hand, and said: "I know that your sect Xie Zhi can distinguish right from right and right from wrong. With this record as evidence, it is indeed our sect who has made mistakes before, causing his disciples to be wronged." ”
"Brother Xu, don't worry. Since I already know about this matter, I can't condone and cover up. I will order Fang Xisong to go up to Yunfeng Peak to apologize to his disciples."
"Senior Brother Fang is serious." Xu Zhuang nodded slowly and responded, "But I, Xu Zhuang, will not argue with the younger generation."
"Since the records have been left in the Law Enforcement Court, there is no doubt that the noble sect is unaware of it, so why are you still condoning and covering up?"
"Does it mean that by relying on the clan, we can confuse right and wrong and beat him up? Could it be that my disciple has no support? But I must ask the noble sect about this matter clearly."
"This." Fang Shizhe frowned and said thoughtfully: "Brother Xu, I will handle this matter so as not to cause any rift between our two families. Don't worry, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
Xu Zhuang refused: "Since I've already come to you, I won't trouble my senior brother any more. I'll just ask the noble sect to explain to you."
Fang Shizhe heard the determination in Xu Zhuang's voice, sighed, and said after a while: "In that case, it is better for me to take Brother Xu to find the Venerable to explain. I am by your side, so I can mediate."
Fang Shizhe's words were indeed sincere. Xu Zhuang's face softened slightly when he heard this, and he responded: "That's no need. I know that this matter has nothing to do with senior brother. If senior brother is involved, I'm afraid it will hurt our friendship."
Fang Shizhe was silent when he heard the words, and Xu Zhuang said no more. He stood up happily, but Fang Shizhe suddenly shouted: "Brother Xu."
Xu Zhuang frowned and asked, "Senior brother, what else can I give you?"
"The Fang family attaches great importance to the family members. We ask Brother Xu not to hurt anyone unless it is absolutely necessary." Fang Shizhe sighed: "As long as Brother Xu doesn't hurt anyone, I will definitely discuss this matter with the family."
Xu Zhuang was silent for a moment, then he cupped his hands and said, "Xu remembers the friendship between senior brothers."
Although Fang Shizhe and Xu Zhuang were very happy with each other in the past, their friendship only lasted for a period of time. Such behavior is indeed the most benevolent and righteous.
So after leaving the courtyard where Fang Shizhe lived, Xu Zhuang's anger had subsided a lot, and suddenly his heart condensed.
Before that, he had indeed been tempted to use his magical powers to overwhelm others. Although he was justified, his actions were indeed a bit too reckless.
Could it be that he is already plagued by illusions before he has completed the Nascent Soul?
Xu Zhuang frowned slightly and took a look at himself. Although he was not unscrupulous, it was not his nature to swallow his anger. Now that he was here, the matter still had to be solved, but he needed to change the way.
Xu Zhuang thought for a moment, and when he started again, he had already made up his mind.
Before Xu Zhuang came to Xuanquan Island, he had naturally inquired about the information about the Yuxiao sect. Therefore, after walking a few times, he arrived in front of a courtyard gate. With his thoughts in mind, he shook the golden bell in front of the courtyard. After a while, Then a Taoist boy came out of the courtyard and said sharply: "Who is here? Please tell me your name."
Xu Zhuang responded calmly: "Taisu Daomiao, come to pay a visit to Venerable Muchi."
The boy seemed to have heard about Xu Zhuang's reputation. His eyes lit up, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment." He quickly ran into the courtyard without even closing the door.
Not even half a moment later, the boy rushed out again and called out: "Your Majesty, please come in."
Xu Zhuang nodded slightly and followed the child into the hall. There was a middle-aged Taoist priest and a young Taoist priest waiting inside. Seeing Xu Zhuang enter, the middle-aged Taoist man came up to him, clasped his hands and said: "Unexpectedly, Venerable Dao Miao came to visit unexpectedly. Please forgive me for missing the welcome."
After saying this, he winked at the young man. The young man seemed a little reluctant, but he still bowed his hands.
Xu Zhuang cast his eyes on his face for a moment and was slightly surprised. Although he had seen the portrait of this man before, it was only when he actually met him in person that he suddenly realized that it was a familiar face.
Although it has been decades and his appearance has changed a lot, Xu Zhuang has a photographic memory of his cultivation. He immediately recognized the person in front of him. It was Xu Zhuang who had just become a golden elixir and went to Taixuanzong's Meteor Star Dojo. A disciple of Yuxiao whom I had met before when attending the Golden Elixir Ceremony.
Because of this familiar face, a small Dharma fight was indirectly triggered, and Shang Xuanzong finally won the first place. This is already an old thing.
Xu Zhuang shook his head and said, "So you are Fang Xisong."
Fang Xisong and the middle-aged Taoist, that is, Venerable Fang Muchi were both surprised when they heard this. Fang Muchi asked suspiciously, "Does Venerable Daomiao know my nephew?"
Xu Zhuang averted his eyes and responded: "It seems that Venerable Muchi doesn't know that Qin Dengxiao is my disciple."
"Qin Dengxiao?" Although he was an 'insignificant' person, Fang Muchi immediately thought of this name and frowned.
It's funny to say that although Qin Dengxiao's merits are not bad, he has not been introduced to Xuanhuang for a long time, and he doesn't know many disciples in the sect. Naturally, he has no reputation. He is not someone who boasts about his background, so he is not I went to check the Taoist records, but I really had no way of knowing that he was a disciple of Xu Zhuang.
It was precisely for this reason that when Fang Muchi went to find the elder of Ziguang Palace, he felt it was irrelevant as soon as he heard that Qin Dengxiao was a name he had never heard of. In order to prevent the mission of receiving the Yuxiao envoy from going wrong, what happened next.
So Fang Muchi really didn't know Qin Dengxiao's origins. When he heard this, his heart suddenly sank.
Xu Zhuang didn't wait for Fang Muchi to respond, but glanced at Fang Xisong's sleeves. When he saw that his hands were complete, his eyes suddenly sharpened.
The physical body is the treasure raft of a Taoist cultivator. If Fang Xisong's arm was chopped off by Qin Dengxiao, and the path was damaged before he could reach it, this matter would have some implications. Now it seems that it has been restored with the elixir and is intact. No damage has been done, but you still refuse to give in. It is really too much to deceive others.
If Xu Zhuang had not gone to Fang Shizhe's place, Fang Xisong's arm would have fallen down at this time, but even so, his eyes still shocked Fang Xisong and he immediately took a step back.
Fang Muchi twitched his brows, took a step forward, and said in a deep voice: "Master Daomiao, there is no need to argue with the younger generation."
Xu Zhuang showed no anger when he heard this and asked calmly: "Is this disciple not a junior?"
Fang Muchi responded: "After the ruling of the Guizong Law Enforcement Court to ban him, no matter how much Xi Song entangled me, I never wrote to the Guizong Law Enforcement Court again."
Xu Zhuang snorted and said with a suspicious look on his face: "So that's the case. Could it be that I still want to thank fellow Taoist for not pursuing the matter?"
Fang Muchi was silent for a moment and said: "I will ask Xi Song to go to the venerable residence and apologize to the disciple."
Xu Zhuang shook his head and replied: "Fellow Taoist, I have misunderstood. I am not someone who cares about the younger generation."
Hearing this, Fang Muchi's face did not relax, but condensed, and asked: "How will the venerable solve it?"
Xu Zhuang sneered and said, "If the younger generation doesn't teach me, it's the fault of the elders. Fellow Taoist, please go to my house in person to apologize to my disciples."
Fang Muchi smiled instead of being angry and said, "What if I say no? What can you do to me?"
"Fellow Taoist, please think about it." Xu Zhuang's eyes darkened and he said word by word: "Since this is how Fang's behavior is, then no wonder I have sought out Fang's Nascent Soul True Inheritances one by one to compete. If Zhan If you can't reconnect your broken arms and legs, please invite fellow Taoists to come to our Taisu Sect Law Enforcement Academy to deal with me."
"What?" Fang Muchi's face trembled, and he sneered: "Daomiao, do you think that with such a big name, you can look down on the world's talents?"
Xu Zhuang smiled faintly, raised his hands, and said, "If I have this ability, fellow Taoist, you can give it a try."
For a moment, Fang Muchi secretly screamed something bad, and saw a sudden change in the sky on Xu Zhuang's body, causing a roar in the abyss, boundless and unimaginable surges of mana, and the islands under his feet rumbled.
Fang Muchi never thought that Xu Zhuang would actually take action here. Could he be so arrogant and lawless?
What moved Fang Muchi even more was that his Xuan Gong was almost perfect, and he had already passed the point of Nascent Soul attainment in half a step. However, with such cultivation, in front of Xu Zhuang, he was like a small boat caught in a violent storm, boundless as far as the eye could see. Generally swaying in the ocean!
"There is no way I am no match for this person." Fang Muchi was shocked and wanted to escape with Taoism, but he didn't believe it. In this Yunmengze, Taisu Zhengzong really allowed such a madman to wreak havoc?
However, the next moment, a cloud rose from the Tianmen of Xuzhuang to a high place. Following the trend, a huge force seemed to come down from the sky. Fang Muchi suddenly felt his breath suffocated, and his whole body could not move at all. No, except that all consciousnesses are still there, it is like being under the law of imprisonment.
This is exactly what Xu Zhuang obtained from the secret combing machine. He used the power of the innate Taisu Yiqi to capture and imprison, and the method of locking the sky and the earth.
Xu Zhuang has already studied this refining method, and now he has a perfect method. He has perfected this method without any effort. Now, once he used it, he immediately restrained a Dacheng monk who was almost at the third level of Nascent Soul. , life and death are determined by people.
Fang Muchi's expression finally changed drastically. At this moment, he truly felt the imminent crisis of life and death. With his cultivation level, he could not survive even a moment in Xu Zhuang's hands. He was as fragile and small as a mayfly.
Fang Muchi opened and closed his mouth, but he couldn't even beg for mercy, and his eyes showed despair.
Suddenly, the clouds above Xu Zhuang shook and disappeared, and the power on his body also disappeared like the tide receding. Fang Muchi suddenly escaped from the suffocating oppression as if he was drowning.
Xu Zhuang's eyes fell on him. They were obviously similar in stature, but Fang Muchi felt that he was looking down on him like a god, condescending, and said lightly: "Fellow Taoist, how is my magical power?"
Fang Muchi, a dignified Yuanying Venerable, felt cold and sweaty and kept silent.
Xu Zhuang softly heard a sound that sounded like a sneer or a laugh. He waved his sleeves and walked out of the courtyard.
"Within today, Chongyun Peak will be cleared to welcome fellow Taoists to visit."
(End of chapter)
