The night was dark, and autumn insects were chirping softly in the forest. The moonlight is as bright as water, and the silver light shines down. The whole ground seems to be wearing a white gauze dress, hazy and beautiful.
At the invitation of Xu Songtu and Fang He, Xu Huaigu and Gu Sanyue set foot on the road to Suchang together.
Xu Huaigu carefully examined Xu Songtu, and based on the power of the sword energy at that time, he estimated that he was probably in the fourth realm.
With his age in his early twenties and his cultivation in these four realms, in a small country like Jingyu Kingdom, he can be regarded as a rare genius in the whole country.
After all, not everyone is born with a sword. Even Zuo Qiuxun was only in the fifth level when he was in his early twenties. Xu Songtu was only one level lower than her, which was already very good.
However, Xu Huaigu is twenty years old this year and is at the peak of the Sixth Realm. This is another story. There are few people in the entire Central Realm who practice so quickly, let alone Xu Songtu.
It's no wonder that he dared to draw his sword directly at Gu Sanyue. He must have been too arrogant and didn't take Gu Sanyue seriously in the wilderness at all.
However, Xu Huaigu's sword that offset him only used a strength similar to his, so Xu Songtu probably still doesn't know Xu Huaigu's true realm.
In fact, this was indeed the case. Xu Songtu was still secretly speculating on Xu Huaigu's realm. He thought that since Xu Huaigu's sword energy was equal to his own, it must be at the fourth level or even higher.
But looking at Xu Huaigu's young appearance, Xu Songtu only dared to think of him in the fourth realm, not even the fifth realm.
It's just that Miss Gu, who keeps calling him master, seems to be older than Xu Huaigu. Could it be that Xu Huaigu is the monk who is proficient in the art of beauty?
He looks like he's only in his twenties, but his real age is dozens of years older? No matter which possibility it is, Xu Huaigu is not simple. Xu Songtu does not dare to be scornful, which is why he admitted his mistake and apologized so quickly before.
Let’s leave this matter until we meet the master and ask him about it. Jingyu Country is a very small country, nervously sandwiched between two big countries.
These two big countries are about the same size as Dayu Country, but Jingyu Country's territory is only about one-tenth of Dayu Country.
It lives in the gap between the two major countries, and it can be said that it is frightened everywhere. If you are not careful, you will lose Suchang City, which is an ordinary small town in such a country.
A small town in a small country is naturally unremarkable, but Xu Songtu said that many monks have come to this small town recently and it is very lively.
Gu Sanyue asked him curiously why this happened, and Xu Songtu proudly said that his master wanted to establish a sect here, so he wanted to select some elders and disciples, and many people came to try his skills.
Xu Huaigu became interested when he heard that someone wanted to establish a sect. He has met many large and small sects, but this is the first time he has met this sect.
According to Xu Songtu, his master is a seventh-level monk who has been in the Jingyu Kingdom all his life. He knows many people from the royal family, righteous people, and wild cultivators in the Jingyu Kingdom. He is known as the invincible player in the world.
At this time, he was already over fifty. He had no goal to strive for and was tired of the life in the world, so he wanted to find a place to cultivate quietly.
It's just that the skills he has worked hard to master throughout his life cannot be thrown away easily. When he got up, he thought that it would be better to find a mountain top and establish a sect, which would be regarded as a legacy, so that future generations would still remember him.
In fact, for a small country like Jingyu Kingdom to have a sect opened by a seventh-level monk, it is already quite good.
After all, the country is a small and unpopular country, and the sect is also a small and unpopular sect, which is a good match. Thinking of the location of the sect, Xu Songtu's master remembered Su Changlai who had passed by when he was traveling around the world.
This small city called Suchang was built on the waterside, and a big river flowed through the city. Not far downstream, the water made a bend and flowed in the opposite direction.
Just at the corner of the river, there happens to be a mountain peak standing in the middle. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters and a beautiful environment. It is a good place with beautiful scenery.
Generally speaking, in places with mountains and water like this, spiritual energy is relatively abundant. After careful investigation, he decided to establish a sect here. This is how it happened.
The group of people walked not too slowly, so around dusk of the next day, they saw a broad river appearing in the distance. On the bank of the river, there was a quaint small town.
The small town is built close to the mountains and rivers. It is all made of gray bricks and black tiles. From a distance, it seems to be integrated with nature, harmonious and peaceful.
Xu Huaigu looked at the small town of Suchang and felt comfortable. He took a deep breath of air and felt that his mind was clear and the spiritual energy between his bodies seemed to be running more smoothly. It was indeed a treasure land of spiritual energy.
Gu Sanyue was a little tired after walking such a long journey, but the moment she saw this small city hidden in the mountains, she seemed to be moved by the harmonious atmosphere.
Suddenly I felt that my visit was not in vain and I felt much better. Xu Songtu pointed to that city from a distance, smiled and said to everyone: "That's the ancient city of Suchang, isn't it beautiful? That's what Master and I thought when we saw this city. So we both paid attention. , this sect is going to be built here." Then he looked at a mist-shrouded peak downstream of the river, pointed there and said: "That is the peak where the sect's ancestral hall is located. The original name of this mountain is Bailiang Mountain, Master Now on the top of the mountain, there are still many things to deal with, such as the site selection and construction of the ancestral hall, the place where the disciples of the sect give lectures and practice on weekdays, and the storage places for various Dharma doors and magic weapons. We all need to carefully choose. So we I can only stay in Suchang City for the past few days. After the house where I live is repaired in a few days, I will take you to see the master and play on the mountain top, okay?" Gu Sanyue was very happy, and it was natural.
But she still looked at Xu Huaigu, and when she saw Xu Huaigu nodded slightly, she said happily: "Okay, I feel great." She tilted her head and asked: "By the way, is there anything delicious in Su Chang City?" Things? Or fun places, whatever." Xu Songtu was startled when he heard this, then laughed loudly and said: "I didn't expect that Miss Gu, as a martial artist, also likes these worldly things? Let me tell you, if it were anything else, A monk who only cares about cultivation may not necessarily know the delicious and fun places in Suchang City. But if you ask me, you are asking the right person. When I have nothing to do on weekdays, I like to walk around the city, so I know it. There are several interesting places. How about taking the girl to visit Suchang City in the past few days?" Gu Sanyue nodded happily. Fang He was also moved after hearing this, and begged: "Brother Xu, can you take me to play with you? ? I have never played with those things." Unexpectedly, when it was Fang He's turn to speak, Xu Songtu's expression suddenly became serious. He said seriously: "No, He'er, you have to be obedient. I will give it to you tonight. You go to Master, and you stay in the mountains for the next few days. I will bring you something delicious and fun to eat some other time." Fang He looked aggrieved, pouted, lowered his head pitifully, and said resentfully: "Okay." Gu Sanyue looked at Xu Songtu strangely, and defended Fang He and said, "Why can't you take her with you? Even if your master urges you, let's go to the city for a night of fun tonight, and tomorrow Go back, what does it matter?" Xu Songtu shook his head stubbornly and said, "It's not that I don't want to take her to play, but it's really not possible. Miss Gu, please believe me, Master and I also have our own difficulties. If Master is willing to talk about this matter, you will definitely know it. Please don't embarrass me anymore. I have to ensure He'er's safety." Gu Sanyue felt bored and couldn't continue to ask, and nodded without interest. , and stopped talking.
The group of people continued to move forward, and as they approached the gate of Suchang City, the number of people gradually began to increase. There was a young man wrapped in a gray cloth turban who was sitting and drinking at the gate of the city. When he saw Xu Huaigu and his party wanted to enter the city, he stood up and shouted from a distance: "Hey, those of you who want to enter the city, Please register with me first!" It turned out that the young man was drunk, his eyes were hazy, and he could see things as if there was a layer of fog, so he didn't see Xu Songtu clearly and just treated him as an outsider.
Xu Songtu frowned, walked over and said, "When was this the rule? I didn't use it when I entered the city before." The man sounded familiar to the voice, so he asked doubtfully: "Why, Master, before? Have you ever been to our Su Chang?" Xu Songtu walked up to the man. The man shook his head and stared at Xu Songtu for a long time with his eyes wide open. Then he recognized him and suddenly shouted in surprise: "Ah, this isn't it. Is Xu Xianchang? Oh, I am so old and confused!" He woke up immediately from drinking, and hurriedly welcomed Xu Songtu into the city gate, and said embarrassedly: "Xu Xianchang, I drank too much and my eyesight is blurry. , so I didn’t recognize you, don’t mind.” Xu Songtu waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, and asked: “Why are you still doing this kind of interrogation now? I don’t remember that there was no such thing before.” The man said Explained: "Xu Xianchang, it seems that you haven't been to Suchang for a while, so there are some changes in Suchang city."
"Because Chief Fang wanted to establish a sect in Suchang. We, Su Chang, have all benefited from it, and our Emperor takes it very seriously. So just the day before yesterday, a team of officials were sent over to assist Chief Fang in establishing a sect. Sect.”
"After they arrived, they said that there were many Jianghu people coming into Suchang City, and it was a mixed bag, which was not good. This was not for the convenience of management, so they sent me to the city gate. Everyone entering the city must register their name and origin." Xu Song Tu said thoughtfully, "That's it." This was just a dispensable little thing, and he didn't intend to dwell on it.
After saying that, he raised his feet and was about to enter the city. The young man knew that he was the disciple of Fang Xianchang who established the sect and did not dare to stop him. Naturally, he also did not dare to stop his friend. Therefore, Xu Huaigu and others took advantage of this and entered the city smoothly.
After entering the city, there were not many shops around, and most of the ones on the street were small two-story houses. Although there are some small shops selling steamed buns and wontons, they are all in front of their own houses and are run by individuals, with no big industry.
This is the simplest business, and it is vividly demonstrated in this small town in the mountains. It seems that it has never changed since ancient times.
And on this street, as Xu Songtu said, Xu Huaigu saw many monks of all kinds.
Among these monks, there were the white-haired old man, the man with the sword on his back, the female monks with gorgeous clothes, and even more teenage boys and girls, led by their parents, who came to meet them. By luck.
But without exception, these people are very ordinary. There is an old man who is seventy or eighty years old, but he is still in the third realm.
There are female cultivators wearing heavy makeup, but in fact they don’t even have slightly expensive jewelry. They all want to join this sect, and they want to have a better future, even if the hope is slim.
Xu Huaigu looked at these people and felt inexplicably ashamed. Every time he saw these ordinary people, he would think of himself.
They don't have much qualifications to practice, and they don't have the help of noble people. They may have never even been to a small country like Jingyu Kingdom, so they are so ordinary, as ordinary as a drop of water in the ocean, without any outstanding features.
But Xu Huaigu was different. He was born in the Qingling Mountains where Molong was suppressed. He was born with extremely talented people and was born with a sword.
Along the way, Sun Xiang, Deng Zhiyuan, Xie Qingyun and others helped me. If I don't practice well, I seem to be sorry for God's preference for me.
But Deng Zhiyuan once said that if he didn't want to practice, he could just find a place to live quietly and grow old, which would be fine.
Which kind of life is right? This kind of thing shouldn't be what he should be thinking about right now. His current goal is to fulfill Zuo Qiuxun's last wish, return to East Fuyao Continent as soon as possible, and take his relatives and friends out of that prison.
After thinking about it, Xu Songtu suddenly stopped, and Xu Huaigu also stopped with him. A quaint house appeared in front of him. This was Xu Songtu's residence in Suchang City.
