Ruixuan Town, early morning.
Qian Chao walked through the deep alley with brisk steps. He had walked this road many times. After turning a few corners along the direction of the alley, he saw the light at the end in front of him. When he walked out, he saw a neat and spacious place. On the street, not far away diagonally across was the main place he visited Ruixuan Town this time - Yiming Pavilion.
Yiming Restaurant opened the door early, and when they saw Qian Chao coming in, the old shopkeeper behind the counter greeted him with a smile, and then led Qian Chao to the small courtyard behind the teahouse.
Mr. Zhuang was sitting in front of the chess table in the courtyard, wearing a loose white robe. He was staring at an open book in his left hand and playing with a chess piece in his right hand. When he saw Qian Chao coming in to salute, he smiled. He stood up and said:
"Haha, I'm waiting for you. I was tricked by an old guy a few days ago. He didn't know where he learned the weird tricks. He actually beat me in several games in a row. I was very unwilling to think about it. I feel uncomfortable with that old guy's proud look, come on, come on, today I will show you his chess moves, and you can help me think of a way to crack it."
Yesterday, Qian Chao, five people and the injured Zuo You finally arrived at Ruixuan Town. However, because Zuo You was injured, the six of them could not move quickly, so it was already night when they arrived at Ruixuan Town, and then they He settled down in Songfeng Tower. As soon as the sky dawned, Qian Chao greeted everyone and went to Yiming Hall to meet Mr. Zhuang as scheduled.
Soon, more than an hour passed. Qian Chao and Mr. Zhuang solved the strange chess moves mentioned earlier one by one. Mr. Zhuang was very happy and said that next time When I meet that old guy again, I must make him look good.
Qian Chao had something on his mind. He wanted to get answers from Mr. Zhuang for some things he came here this time.
"Mr. Zhuang, I want to ask you something."
"Well, there's no need to ask for advice. If you have anything to say, you can just say it."
"Hmm... junior wants to know... uh..."
Seeing Qian Chao's hesitant speech, Mr. Zhuang looked at him strangely and said:
"Hey, you little Qian friend has never been like this before. If you have something to say, it doesn't hurt to say it."
"Well, this junior would like to ask Mr. Zhuang, what should we do if... we want to completely destroy the Five Spirits Sect?"
"ah……!"
Not to mention that Mr. Zhuang was a little surprised after hearing Qian Chao's words. Even the old shopkeeper sitting in the shop couldn't help but turn around after hearing Qian Chao's words. The courtyard became quiet for a while.
Qian Chao immediately realized that his words could easily be misunderstood. He looked up and saw Mr. Zhuang looking at him with a smile, and quickly explained:
"Mr. Zhuang, please don't misunderstand me. Of course, I don't want to destroy the Wuling Sect. I have already told you about my origin. Now, the Wuling Sect is everything to me. I am determined to travel the world for the prosperity of the sect in the future. And How can we let it be destroyed? I just want to know what is the real key to the life gate of a large sect like Wuling Sect."
Mr. Zhuang nodded, looked at Qian Chao's eyes carefully, and then said:
"Well, Xiaoyou Qian, I don't know how to answer your question. However, let me guess, although you only have the cultivation of Qi refining, you are smart and alert enough... Have you discovered something? What makes you suspicious?"
"That's right." Qian Chao said.
"Well, okay, then let's talk slowly and listen."
So Qian Chao told Mr. Zhuang about his previous meeting with Qingluan. He also told Mr. Zhuang in detail how he went out to help Tang Ping search for Qingluan's egg. The location of the egg was Pinghai Peak. This was confirmed by two alchemy monks, Qiu Huahe and Guhuo Fairy. However, not to mention that the egg was not found at Pinghai Peak, there was not even a trace of Qingluan's stay there. It seems that Qingluan once stayed there, but finally left there and found another place to lay eggs. Qian Chao was curious, so he conducted a detailed investigation near Pinghai Peak, and finally concluded The conclusion was that two of the seven spiritual veins that originally converged on Pinghai Peak were missing.
Then Qian Chao told Mr. Zhuang some of what he said while chatting with a few companions. This naturally included the saying that if you want to completely destroy a large sect, you should start with the spiritual veins, even though it is only five people. It was a small talk, but it made some sense. It was precisely because of the two missing spiritual veins at Pinghai Peak that the five people failed to find the Green Luan Egg. Qian Chao was worried in his heart that if someone If we want to be disadvantageous to the Five Spirits Sect, will we also start with the spiritual veins and destroy the several major spiritual veins that converge in the Five Spirits Sect, thus ultimately causing the decline of the Five Spirits Sect?
Then Mr. Zhuang began to ask questions. He first asked Qian Chao and others in detail about the scene when they saw Qingluan for the first time. When Qian Chao said that he later used a formation to force out the blind cricket hidden in the ground, At the same time, Tang Ping cast a spell to summon Qingluan over again to kill the blind scorpion. Mr. Zhuang was very interested when he heard this and asked Qian Chao in detail how to arrange the formation. It was extremely troublesome to talk about it. Qian Chao He simply took out his writing desk from his storage bag and used pen and paper to draw the terrain where the blind man was. He also took out the talismans he used to arrange the formations and placed them on the map one by one, describing how he would use the formations to change them. The spiritual pulse there was told to Mr. Zhuang in detail, which made Mr. Zhuang's eyes brighter and brighter.
Next, Mr. Zhuang was interested in Qian Chao's method of determining spiritual veins at Pinghai Peak. Qian Chao took out the talisman he used to find spiritual veins and demonstrated it to Mr. Zhuang. For a while, the small courtyard was filled with people. Mr. Zhuang was stroking the white beard under his chin, watching and listening at the same time, and the appreciation in his eyes was undisguised.
After Qian Chao finished speaking, Mr. Zhuang said with a smile:
"Well, little brother Qian's methods really impress me. However, what little brother said just now seems to have some reservations. Just because a Qingluan did not lay eggs where you expected, how could you doubt it? Is there anyone who wants to harm the Five Spirits Sect?"
At this time, Mr. Zhuang, who was actually Qian Chao's master, said that he admired Qian Chao, and it was not just a polite statement. After seeing Qian Chao's methods, Mr. Zhuang also felt something in his heart. From the Qian Chao in front of him, he thought I, a long time ago, when he was Qian Chao's age, did not seem to have the means and knowledge that Qian Chao has now, so he said this.
Qian Chao knew that Mr. Zhuang would definitely hear that a lot of things were missing from what he said, so he told Mr. Zhuang everything about Wen Liang.
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In fact, Qian Chao has thought about the origin of Mr. Zhuang many times. There is no reason why there is such a mysterious figure in Ruixuan Town. Qian Chao cannot see through the cultivation of Mr. Zhuang, but only In terms of knowledge, even in the Wuling Sect, Mr. Zhuang can definitely be regarded as a great master, but he lives in seclusion in this small teahouse in Ruixuan Town. Such a reclusive figure in the city will naturally cause a wave of money. curious.
What makes Qian Chao most curious is that ever since he accidentally discovered the mystery of the "Cold Fishing Picture" in Yiming Pavilion, Tang Ping has been trying to help him intentionally or unintentionally, asking questions seemingly casually. What he said was actually inquiring about him and the mysterious painter in the Yiming Pavilion. Later, starting from meeting Mr. Zhuang, every time Qian Chao went to the Yiming Pavilion for an appointment, Tang Ping and the other three No matter what this friend did, he seemed not to care about Qian Chao's actions. Every time Qian Chao stayed at Mr. Zhuang's place for a whole day. Others would have been curious about who Qian Chao was meeting here. But Tang Ping was able to cover up the past for Qian Chao just right, and seemed to be more curious than anyone else. But in the end, Mr. Zhuang was just "Mr. Zhuang" to Qian Chao's four partners.
No matter how clever Tang Ping was at hiding it, Qian Chao was not inferior to her at all. Even if he didn't notice it at the time, Qian Chao would definitely be able to discover these unusual things over time.
Moreover, there is another point that Qian Chao does not understand, and that is his apprenticeship. As early as when Yan Shuang was attacked for the first time, after the five people experienced a big battle that night (that is, the Battle of Fame), Qian Chao became famous in the sect. It is said that no matter who has such a reputation, he will naturally arouse a lot of sect members. In order to receive the attention of the seniors, it would be fine if that person has a mentor. If not, naturally some of the seniors would be interested in taking on a disciple.
But it's so strange. To this day, it seems that all the seniors in the sect who have formed alchemy are like blind people, turning a blind eye and turning a deaf ear to rising stars like Qian Chao. No senior wants to accept him as a disciple. Words came out. Qian Chao didn't feel anything at first, but when he thought about Yan Shuang's apprenticeship, Luo Ying and Wenyuan asked him very strangely if he was ready to become a disciple of some senior, and how Ma Hu tried his best to talk to him later. Wanting Qian Chao to also become a disciple of Senior Tian Zhi'an, these three senior brothers and sisters are related to three famous seniors in the sect. From their behavior, it is not difficult to imagine that they must be there for their apprenticeship. Their respective elders or masters have said a lot of good things for themselves in front of them, but that's all. Those three seniors seem to be unmoved by Qian Chao!
Not only those three, but many of Jiuxuan's Danjie seniors seemed to ignore Qian Chao as if they looked down on him.
No matter how smart Qian Chao is, he is still a teenager after all. Although he is not bound by the restrictions after having a master, he is still a little aggrieved for this, but... just as many seniors turned to Qian Chao When he was cold, he met Mr. Zhuang in Ruixuan Town!
The first time I met Mr. Zhuang, it seemed to Qian Chao that Mr. Zhuang was testing him. Later, Qian Chao figured out what the last bet was about. It was almost the time when his senior chose his apprentice. Take the school exam, and if you pass, you will stay. If you fail, you will be punished as a helper for a month. Don't make any noise again!
Fortunately, the money tide passed.
Later, when he met Mr. Zhuang again, Qian Chao could clearly feel that Mr. Zhuang told him everything he asked. He also asked many questions about his own affairs, and he could also answer his questions. , not only that, there were many gifts every time they met, all of which were the old man's own classics, and they were all related to what he said that day, which benefited Qian Chao a lot.
Isn't this... the master's ability to teach his disciples?
Smart as money tide, of course you understand this.
But at the same time, Qian Chao could also realize that the reason why he met Mr. Zhuang and the reason why he was not accepted by many seniors in the Jiu Xuan clan must have been arranged by someone.
Moreover, the person who arranged all this must be someone so powerful that Jiuxuan's Danjie seniors would obediently obey his orders!
Qian Chao himself just came to this conclusion when he was at his residence within the sect. He really couldn't believe it. For this reason, he looked steadily in the direction of Tianshui Lake for a long time. A big mountain was vaguely visible in the clouds and mist!
It's all there...
is it possible?
Tang Ping must know all this, Qian Chao is sure of this.
But Tang Ping had been carefully concealing all this from him, which surprised Qian Chao.
At the same time, Qian Chao can be sure of one thing, that is, it is impossible for Tang Ping to harm himself, and it is impossible for Tang Ping to know the danger in advance and not warn himself.
But after Tang Ping found out about this incident, she seemed to have been unintentionally promoting her meeting with Mr. Zhuang, and she kept it secret from herself.
This is the weird thing!
Tang Yatou's two elders, one is Senior Gu Huo, but firstly, Senior Gu Huo has little to do with Qian Chao, and secondly, the temper of that senior must only care about his disciples, so this matter has nothing to do with Senior Gu Huo It shouldn't matter.
Then there is only one left, Tang Bonian!
Qian Chao has always respected Tang Bonian. If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have come to Wuling Sect.
Yes, Senior Tang must have known something, and then Tang Ping also knew it. However, because this matter was too weird and surprising, Senior Tang did not allow Tang Ping to tell him.
It is indeed very strange, and even more surprising. Qian Chao did not become a disciple in the sect, but met a mysterious old man in a small teahouse in Ruixuan Town and studied with him.
All this seems to be accidental, but without the help of that powerful figure, these accidents would not have happened. Just imagine that even if Qian Chao is unwilling to become a disciple, even if any Danjie senior in Jiuxuan spreads the word, he wants to accept it. Qian Chao is his disciple, so this mysterious Mr. Zhuang... must not bother to compete with others for his disciples!
After thinking about all this, Qian Chao knew that Mr. Zhuang must have been secretly arranged for him by a powerful person in Wuling Sect. Why did he have such a chance? Qian Chao didn't know. That powerful person was Qian Chao doesn't know who he is. He may ask Tang Bonian for advice in the future, but one thing Qian Chao is very sure about is that the Mr. Zhuang in front of him is definitely a trustworthy person for the Wuling Sect.
This is enough!
So Qian Chao told Mr. Zhuang everything he knew about Wen Liang in detail, including Yan Jing, the evil beast they accidentally discovered and got rid of underground, and Yan Shuang. The first attack also involved the escape of Gui Su from the Mu Yang Sect, including the fact that the five of them accidentally discovered that someone was secretly refining the evil elixir in the body of a monk, including Wen Liang's attempt to kill Yan Shuang during the great tide in the Cold Spring Valley. The various arrangements made by Qian Chao, as well as how Qian Chao killed the evil cultivator Dusha, to the Zuo You they rescued yesterday, who carried Wen Liang's secret letters with some big families, etc.
Finally Qian Chao said:
"To be honest, I don't have any direct evidence that Wen Liang is planning anything, but I always feel that Wen Liang wants to seek revenge from the Wuling Sect, and he must be thinking of completely cutting off the inheritance of the Wuling Sect and causing the sect to fall. Therefore, These are just conjectures..."
After hearing this, Mr. Zhuang's smile became even stronger. He stood up and said:
"Well, I'm also very interested in what you have to say. I'll just stop playing chess today. Come, come, come to my study. Let's talk about this in detail."
Qian Chao stood up when he heard the words. He didn't think there was anything wrong with going to Mr. Zhuang's study. But when Mr. Zhuang finished speaking, the old shopkeeper behind the teahouse counter heard what he said in the courtyard. , couldn't help but stand up, quietly walked to the door and looked at the backs of the old, one young and the other.
The door opened and Mr. Zhuang stepped in.
Qian Chao, on the other hand, stood at the door and froze as if a thunderbolt had passed through him...
As soon as the door opened, before he could see clearly what was going on inside, Qian Chao suddenly didn't know what kind of qi was pulling him. He only felt that his eyes were hot, his chest was beating, his hands and feet were trembling slightly, especially his two eyes were bulging. His eyes almost jumped out of his eyes, even if he closed his eyes, it was of no avail. In the end, he couldn't hold it back anymore and let the blue light shine out from his eyes!
The Blue Eyes Technique...actually activated itself without being controlled by Qian Chao!
Just now, Mr. Zhuang's steps looked very casual, but in Qian Chao's eyes, as soon as the door opened, brilliance poured out, and the floor, walls and even the roof of the room flickered. A piece of runes that are as complex as stars...
Formation!
A profound and majestic formation!
It was a formation that Qian Chao couldn't understand at all for a while. He only felt that looking through this door was as daunting as seeing the vast and empty void behind the door. The complicated runes were like stars shining in the void. !
Mr. Zhuang was as dangerous as stepping into the open mouth of an ancient ferocious beast in the house. If he took one wrong step in it, he might be shattered to pieces in an instant, with no bones left!
Mr. Zhuang's every step is in the formation. I think he should be in a position where the formation is not activated, right?
No...that's definitely not the case!
The formation is still a formation, deep and majestic, gorgeous and ruthless, as silent as a dormant danger. Any slight change will cause the formation to explode in an instant and be earth-shattering. But as soon as Mr. Zhuang stepped in, he was like Transformed into a small wave in the vast ocean, the whole person immediately integrated with the formation in the house. Seeing that he was calm and calm at this time, he was like a torrent of waves. Mr. Zhuang could carry a floating leaf under his feet. Floating and sinking, leisurely and contented.
Mr. Zhuang turned around and saw the blue light in Qian Chao's eyes. It was Qian Chao's biggest secret. He didn't care. He seemed to have known it for a long time. He smiled slightly and said:
"This hut is both my study and my living room. Naturally, it needs some decoration so that it won't be disturbed by outsiders. It doesn't matter if you just come in."
But there is no harm in going in. How could it be so simple? Qian Chao believed that if he just stepped in regardless of the formations, nothing would happen. How could Mr. Zhuang harm himself?
But that would also make Mr. Zhuang look down upon himself... Qian Chao naturally didn't want to.
But if he can see through the arrangement of this formation, and then walk in without triggering the formation, even if he is embarrassed during the process, it will definitely be different when he stands in front of Mr. Zhuang!
Enter the room!
Is this the last school exam?
Walking in front of him, you will be completely recognized by Mr. Zhuang...
become……
Disciple who broke into the house!
