Today's dinner party at Princess Cangyang's mansion was particularly lively. Because there were two guests, Lin Cangyang asked the kitchen to cook a few more delicious dishes and brought a jar of imperial tribute wine to the table. It was for Xu Huaigu and Li Zi.
Originally, they were going to talk about business, but Xu Huaigu couldn't really refuse, so he had to drink two bowls before accepting Lin Cangyang's favor, otherwise it would be a bit embarrassing.
The former national master Ling Li whom Lin Cangyang mentioned was also invited to the princess's mansion to attend this dinner. After Ling Li took his seat, Xu Huaigu looked at him carefully.
This is an old man with gray hair and gray hair, but he can see a rare sense of sharpness and prosperity in his speech and behavior. He is somewhat similar to Yang Yun, with an old and strong character, which makes him Xu Huaigu thought highly of him.
During the dinner, Lin Cangyang mentioned that he wanted Ling Li to help introduce the two of them to Lu Zijin. After Ling Li heard the two people's idea, he couldn't help but admired it and agreed immediately.
Xu Huaigu stood up and thanked him, Ling Li returned the favor in kind, and said that having monks like the two of them who were willing to take the initiative to go to the battlefield to kill demons was an honor for Dayu Country and deserved respect.
While chatting among a few people, they talked about the fact that Qingling's formation was broken a few days ago. Speaking of this matter, we can't help but mention the first battle after the formation was broken. Yang Yun, who was stationed in Qingling, faced off against Bingfeng, one of the six phoenixes of the demon clan.
Xu Huaigu also wanted to know the final outcome of this battle, but in the past few days since he came to Xingqing, there was no information, and he didn't know where to start.
Although Ling Li had retired from the position of Dayu's national division, he was inextricably connected with the border troops, so he knew the outcome of this battle.
Xu Huaigu was anxious and asked hurriedly: "Mr. Ling, please tell me, what is the result?" Ling Li frowned, sighed, and slowly said: "Speaking of it, this battle was really tragic. The specific process I didn't see it with my own eyes, so I don't dare to talk nonsense, but I learned the result from Lu Zijin. In the end, Yang Yun lost, and his head was chopped off by the demon phoenix. His body died and there was no body left." Xu Huaigu was stunned. .
Although this was a result that he had expected for a long time, it was still difficult to accept it when he heard it said out loud.
Li Zi also lowered his head and remained silent, making the atmosphere at the table somewhat depressing. But Ling Li said: "But this is not the end. Although Yang Yun died, the ice phoenix also suffered a big loss. It is said that during the fight, one of its wings was cut off by Yang Yun with his sword. She fell on the river in Qingling, dripping with blood. Her vitality was also severely injured, and she fled back to the Demon Realm in embarrassment. I am afraid she will only have one wing from now on." Hearing this, Xu Huaigu's heart trembled again.
Thinking of the dexterity of the ice phoenix, it was considered a unique creation in the world. Now that one of its wings was broken, it would be more uncomfortable for her than death.
In this battle, Yang Yun of the tenth realm paid his life, and Bingfeng of the eleventh realm lost a wing. It was indeed as Ling Li said, worthy of the word "tragic".
It's just that this is just the prelude to the war. When the armies of the two tribes come face to face with each other, the battle situation will probably be even more heartbreaking.
Xu Huaigu felt very heavy. To be fair, Yang Yun and Bingfeng were both right, and the war was the biggest mistake.
If possible, why must we start this war? What the Monster Clan is looking for is just a place to live. There are large areas of barren mountains and ridges in the Central Region that can provide them with a life. Molong's attitude is not irreconcilable. Perhaps the two tribes do not necessarily have to fight to the point of life and death.
It would be best if we could all coexist peacefully with each other. But this is just Xu Huaigu's wishful thinking. He is an eighth-level swordsman who is soft-spoken and can't say a word on such an issue that concerns the situation of the world.
Now, he can only do his best to avoid killing more people. This is also his original intention of going to the battlefield.
Lin Cangyang saw Xu Huaigu's expression of sadness and thought that he was sad for Yang Yun, so he persuaded him nicely: "Yang Jianxian is sitting in Qingling, and what he does is to kill monsters and protect the peace of the world. Now, with a lower level of cultivation, he can kill Taking off the wings of the ice phoenix can be regarded as fulfilling our mission and showing the character of our human race. At least in this battle, our human race definitely did not lose, but gave them a disincentive. The next war is the highlight, we You still have to sort out your emotions and deal with it properly." Xu Huaigu nodded heavily.
Lin Cangyang felt that the time was almost ripe, so he looked at Ling Li. Ling Li nodded slightly at her, and Lin Cangyang took advantage of the situation and said: "Speaking of which, all the sects in the East Fuyao Continent have also put aside their past grievances and are preparing to face this catastrophe together. Each sect has successively sent out its proud disciples. Come here and prepare them to go to the battlefield to practice. One is to kill monsters, and the other is to temper their character. They have almost arrived in Xingqing City one after another these days. In three days, I will be the abbot of this event. Banquet to discuss how to allocate everyone to the battlefield and how to ensure the safety of each monk. Originally, only disciples of the sect could be invited to this banquet, but since you two are also willing to go to the battlefield, I think everyone wants to do their best for the human race. There is no need to talk about whether a sect is a sect or not. Here, as the eldest princess of the Dayu Kingdom, I invite you to participate in this banquet of various sects. What do you think?" Reading Xu Huaigu pondered for a moment, and then talked to Li Zi said a few words of handover in a low voice, and then replied: "Since there is such a good opportunity, it is in line with the princess's wishes. We will come on time." Lin Cangyang smiled and quickly poured wine for Xu Huaigu and Li Zi himself. , said: "I didn't expect you to agree so easily, you are really a hero. Then I will give you the next invitation according to their example, and be sure to reward me when the time comes. Ling'er, bring me the paper after the banquet. Pen." Ling'er, who had been standing beside her, responded respectfully and left the table to prepare paper and pen.
Xu Huaigu asked again: "Speaking of which, who are the sects of the Dayu Kingdom that were invited to the banquet?"
"That's a lot to talk about. Three first-rate sects, Fuyao Sect, Zixia Sect, and Xingyue Sect, were all invited; there were more than a dozen second-rate sects, such as Qingfenggu, Meihua Sect, and Shuijing Sect. Of these, there are three or four people from each sect, and there are countless people from third-rate and lower sects. In short, if we count them all, there must be about a hundred people, all sent by each sect. We can Sent to the battlefield for the time being."
"They are all young people. Are there any elders coming with you?"
"No, that's the difficulty this time. This time on the battlefield, you have to kill monsters with real swords and guns. It can't be compared to your last Taoist meeting at Zixia Sect, where there were elders specially guarding and guaranteeing Your safety. Each of you depends on your own life, and your companions help each other. After entering the military camp, even if you are at a high level, you must obey the orders of the generals above, and all dispatch and dispatch must be in accordance with military orders. Therefore, it is still You have to control your usual monk temper." Xu Huaigu listened carefully and nodded.
Ling Li smoothed his beard, looked at Xu Huaigu, and said: "Although you monks also experience fighting on weekdays, it is not a battlefield after all. At most, a few people will die. When you go to the battlefield, you will see hundreds and thousands of people die at will. Naturally, his temper has been tempered and he no longer cares about life or death." The four people at the table continued to chat for a few words until the banquet was over. Lin Cangyang went to the room to write an invitation for them and presented it to them. Xu Huaigu and Li Zi Then he left Cangyang Mansion and returned to his inn.
It was late at night and the curfew was already on the street. The two of them hurried back to the inn without saying anything more.
...The next morning, Xu Huaigu got up early, saying he was going to visit an old friend from back then, so he said goodbye to Li Zi and went to the street alone.
Li Zi was bored and didn't know anyone in Xingqing City, so he stayed in the inn and drew talismans with peace of mind, preparing them for use on the battlefield.
When Xu Huaigu left the inn this time, he originally wanted to visit Pingcui, but he thought of the way her mother looked at her last time as if she was wary of herself or a thief, so she felt that it would be a bit awkward to go alone, so she just postponed it a little longer and was ready next time. As a meeting gift, take Li Zi with you.
So he changed direction and walked towards Yi Yun's home in Xingqing City, Yi Mansion. It is said that after Huang Shan and Yi Yun left them and went to the Middle Earth to find the way to nourish the soul, they had no contact with each other anymore.
After eight or nine years of separation, Xu Huaigu didn't know whether Huang Shan and the others had found a way, nor whether they had returned to Xingqing.
In short, if you go to Yifu and take a look, everything will be revealed. The road was still familiar. Xu Huaigu always had the best memory. He went around and around in the maze-like Xingqing City and quickly found Yi Mansion.
Although this Yi Mansion can be called a single-family mansion, it is naturally incomparable to Cangyang Mansion. The entrance is deserted and there are not many people passing by.
Xu Huaigu walked up the steps and took a look at the door knocker. The door knocker was still clean and there was no dust. He thought there were still people living in this house.
He knocked on the door, but there was no answer. Xu Huaigu knocked harder and harder. It took a long time before the sound of footsteps came over.
The door was suddenly opened. Xu Huaigu thought he would see the housekeeper of Yi Mansion, but unexpectedly there was a sloppy man standing inside.
The man was about thirty years old, his clothes were dirty, his hair was in a ball, thrown back casually, and he looked very impatient.
This person was something Xu Huaigu had never seen before. Besides, although the Yi family was in decline, it had once been glorious. How could they raise such a slovenly person?
Xu Huaigu looked at the man inside the door in confusion. The sloppy man looked at Xu Huaigu impatiently and asked angrily: "Who are you?" Xu Huaigu replied calmly: "My name is Xu Huaigu, and I was a good friend of the owner of this house. , I haven’t seen you for a long time, so I came here to visit you today. Is the master of the Yi family at home?" Upon hearing this, the sloppy man showed no interest. He shook his head and said casually: "Master of the Yi family? You mean the one who lives in the main house? Is there a lunatic here? He is here. He is a lunatic and he cannot leave the house. Where can he be if he is not at home? If you want to visit him, just go. It has nothing to do with me. It’s up to you." After that, the man seemed to be His nose felt itchy, so he hurriedly sneezed while facing Xu Huaigu. He raised his hand to blow out a large amount of snot, and wiped it on the corner of his clothes casually. He didn't even close the door, turned around and strode away.
Xu Huaigu stood there with a stern expression. Fortunately, he was wearing a robe that was not stained with dust, otherwise he would have wanted to draw his sword just now.
He stood there for a moment, not knowing who the man was, but he could tell from his words that the owner of Yi Mansion, Yi Xingping, was still alive, but still in a crazy state, so Huang Shan and Yi Yun must be Haven't come back yet.
But why on earth is such a slovenly middle-aged man living in Yifu? And judging by his tone, he showed no respect for Yi Xingping at all, which was really weird.
Xu Huaigu thought about it several times and decided to go into the mansion to have a look. If nothing happens, of course everyone will be fine. If something unpleasant happens, Xu Huaigu will have to rely on him to sort it out before Huang Shan and Yi Yun come back.
