The rain is getting heavier.
The streets of Tianxuan City began to accumulate water.
And the mountain road leading from Tianxuan Mountain to Shenfeng became muddy as it should.
This is actually a bit strange.
With the financial resources of Tianxuan Mountain, it is not difficult to pave a stone road on each sacred peak.
This is indeed the case.
Except for Shenhe Peak and Ganquan Peak, the other sacred peaks have wide mountain roads paved with fine bluestones.
Shenhe Peak does not have such a special experience because the peak leader of Shenhe Peak, Mu Nanshan, has not been seen for many years. He also has some conflicts with other Shenhe Peaks and has not been qualified by Tianxuan Mountain. To this day, he still relies on the mountain. Susukada barely survives.
Ganquan Peak is different.
The reason why Ganquan Peak is named Ganquan Peak is because there is a spring on top of the sacred peak. Clear spring water flows in the spring all year round. It is said that Ganquan's ancestral sword Shenquan Sword was cultivated under the nourishment of this spring.
The spring water flowing out of the spring flows down the mountain along the peak. Building a mountain road will change the direction of the spring water. Probably to comply with the ancient system, or for some other reason, Ganquan Peak has not built a mountain road.
This also resulted in the difficulty that every time it rains heavily, the mountain trails on Ganquan Peak are extremely rugged and difficult to navigate.
"Master, slow down." Zuo Chuanxin was holding his master with one hand and holding an umbrella with the other, walking with difficulty on the mountain road.
Tang Zhengde looked displeased and said: "Why are you so slow? I'm not old yet! This mountain road won't trouble me!"
Hearing this, Zuo Chuanxin smiled awkwardly, and immediately said: "Yes, yes, master is in the prime of life. When will he find us a master wife?"
As soon as these words came out, many fellow disciples behind him burst into laughter.
Tang Zhengde also laughed and scolded: "You brat! I'm just having fun with your master, right?"
"Disciple doesn't dare!" Zuo Chuanxin quickly apologized.
The Chengjian lineage where Tang Zhengde belonged to was depleted of talents and was being squeezed out everywhere in Ganquan Peak.
Tang Zhengde has been running around for the dozen or so disciples under his sect all his life. The dignified elder of Shenfeng often rushes to take on some lucrative tasks in Qinghuan Mansion in order to save some money to buy elixirs for his disciples.
As a result, he is now over sixty years old and has not yet been married. He is generous and gets along well with his disciples. His disciples often tease him about this matter, and this has become the norm between master and disciple.
"Okay, don't be so talkative and get on your way quickly. I still have to meet the Peak Master and report today's events to the Peak Master, lest the Peak Master misunderstand and anger little brother Qingxiao."
Hearing this, Zuo Chuanxin raised his head and looked at the sky. It was as if someone had blasted a hole in the sky. The heavy rain was pouring down, getting heavier and heavier. Zuo Chuanxin frowned and said, "Before going down the mountain, I have asked Junior Brother Sun to go to the Peak Master and meet him." Reporting this matter to the guard there should be no problem."
"It's raining so hard. Master, if you don't go back to rest first, the worst I can do is make another trip..."
Tang Zhengde shook his head and said: "This matter is not a big deal or a small matter. Little friend Qingxiao is my benefactor from the sword lineage. We cannot let him fall into an unjust place. This matter is still It’s safer for me to go there in person.”
Hearing this, Zuo Chuanxin also nodded. He looked at his master's clothes that were soaked by the rain, and said, "Then let's go back to our residence first. Master, change his clothes to avoid catching the cold."
After saying this, fearing that Tang Zhengde would not agree, Zuo Chuanxin added: "After all, we are meeting the peak master, so dress more formally to avoid being criticized by others."
In recent years, the Chengjian lineage has been ostracized everywhere in Ganquan Peak, and often some inconspicuous things will be put on the line as long as someone catches them.
What Zuo Chuanxin said was true. Tang Zhengde thought about it slightly and nodded in agreement.
The master and disciples quickened their pace and soon arrived at their residence halfway up the mountain.
It was a yard surrounded by a fence. There were about twenty small thatched houses of various sizes on the left side of the yard, and a large open space on the right side, which seemed to be used for practicing martial arts.
These are the residences of Tang Zhengde and his disciples.
It is hard to imagine that the elders and disciples of Tianxuan Mountain would live in such a crude environment.
"Master, the road ahead is slippery, be careful." Zuo Chuanxin reminded in a low voice. After saying this, he handed the umbrella to the senior brother beside him. Just as he was thinking about stepping forward quickly and opening the courtyard door, he suddenly Suddenly, I found that the door of the small courtyard where no one was supposed to be at home was open.
Moreover, there was a large group of people standing in the courtyard.
It was raining heavily and it was already dark, so Zuo Chuanxin could not clearly see the appearance of the group of people.
He looked back at his master. Apparently Tang Zhengde also noticed these abnormalities, and he frowned.
Zuo Chuanxin took a deep breath and tried to take a few steps forward. He squinted his eyes to see the other person's face clearly. At the same time, he asked loudly: "Which divine peak are you brothers? Come and bear the sword with me." What's the deal with Yimai's residence?"
The group of people standing in the darkness did not respond, they just stood there as they did.
Zuo Chuanxin frowned and took a few steps forward, already arriving in front of the courtyard gate.
Just when he was about to take a closer look and try to figure out the identity of the group of people, the leader of the group suddenly stretched out his hand. Immediately, a person stepped out from behind him and passed to the left in astonishment. Under his gaze, a black shadow was thrown towards Zuo Chuanxin.
Zuo Chuanxin subconsciously avoided it, while the black shadow rolled on the ground, and finally came to a place less than half a step away from Zuo Chuanxin.
It seems to be a person!
But he had already passed out and turned his back to Zuo Chuanxin, so that Zuo Chuanxin could not see his face clearly.
Zuo Chuanxin quickly squatted down, turned the man over, and looked at him intently.
When he saw the man's appearance clearly, his expression suddenly changed: "Junior Brother Sun!"
This unconscious man was none other than his junior brother, Sun Fan, whom he sent to guard and explain to the peak master the reason behind Cao Lun's incident before going down the mountain!
At this moment, Sun Fan was in a coma, his clothes were full of damage, his lower body was scarred, and his face was purple and blue, obviously caused by being beaten.
"Junior Brother Sun! What's going on?" Zuo Chuanxin said in shock, while turning his head and glaring at the group of uninvited guests.
It was obvious that his junior brother's current appearance was due to the other party.
But the leader of the group ignored Zuo Chuanxin, and walked directly to Tang Zhengde. He said in a cold voice: "Tang Zhengde! Have I, Ganquan Peak, ever owed you Chengjian?" A place of the same lineage!?”
Tang Zhengde and many disciples heard the sound and looked intently, only to see that the person who happened was the guard of Ganquan Peak - Zhou Sheng!
At this moment, Zhou Sheng's face was stern, his expression was unkind, and his eyes were staring at him coldly.
Tang Zhengde was startled and said quickly: "Chengjian's lineage has received a lot of care from the sect and has never been in debt."
"Since there is no debt, why would your Chengjian lineage join forces with outsiders to slander my disciples at Ganquan Peak?" Zhou Sheng's voice sounded again.
At this point, Tang Zhengde felt something bad in his heart. He also understood what the other party meant. He quickly said: "Is there any misunderstanding in guarding here? Then Cao Lun..."
But before Tang Zhengde's words of defense could be spoken, he was interrupted by Zhou Sheng: "I know that Cao Lun is a bit domineering in his daily behavior, and he also has some troubles with your disciples!"
"But that's a matter for the juniors. As an elder, you don't want to resolve their conflicts. Instead, you hold a grudge. You just frame your fellow students, and you also help outsiders take action against Xiang An and others!"
"You should tell me carefully, what are your intentions, Tang Zhengde?!"
Zhou Sheng's question was filled with overwhelming anger, and at the same time, he deliberately wrapped up his spiritual power in it. Under this question, the power of the package was so huge that it made everyone present feel cold.
"Guard Mingjian! Tang Zhengde has always been conscientious in his work, and has always been grateful to the sect. He has never had second thoughts. There are many misunderstandings about this matter. It is true that Cao Lun has some grudges with my disciples, but he practices magic skills. ..." Tang Zhengde hurriedly spoke again.
"Cao Lun is my disciple. Is it possible that I, the master, can't tell whether he has practiced magic skills? It's your turn, Tang Zhengde, to discipline him?" At this time, an old man in black clothes was behind Zhou Sheng. He also walked out, looked at Tang Zhengde angrily and cursed.
This man is called Cao Xuan, and he is Cao Lun's master and his clan uncle.
Cao Lun's right arm was cut off by Chu Qingxiao. The injury was extremely serious, but Tang Zhengde did not treat him immediately. As a result, Cao Lun's inner palace also suffered successive declines, and he was now unconscious.
Cao Xuan had always been satisfied with his disciple, but Tang Zhengde labeled him as someone who practiced magic. He naturally hated Tang Zhengde deeply. When he looked at Tang Zhengde, he wanted to tear him apart.
"Elder Cao, please be patient..." Tang Zhengde was still trying to explain the misunderstanding.
"Don't be impatient, Tang Zhengde? If your disciple has his arm cut off and is still unconscious at this moment, can you be impatient?" Cao Xuan asked angrily.
"Tang Zhengde, I didn't expect that you would be such a petty and despicable person who would take action against the younger generation!" Cao Xuanyue became angrier as he spoke. He pointed at Tang Zhengde's face and yelled: "No wonder, you carry the sword. My pulse is getting worse every day, and how can a shameless person like you teach any decent disciples!"
Zuo Chuanxin, who was on the side, heard that his master was so insulted. How could he bear it? He immediately stepped forward and said to Cao Xuanyan: "Cao Xuan! Shut up!"
"My master is an upright person. Unlike you who only flatter you all day long, why do you have the face to accuse my master!"
"You have failed to discipline yourself. Your disciples have practiced demonic skills, but you didn't know anything about it. It would be magnanimous of my master not to punish you for your oversight, but you actually have the nerve to accuse my master!"
After all, Zuo Chuanxin was young and vigorous, and at the same time, because of Cao Lun, he had practiced hard for several years to no avail. He already had resentment towards Cao Lun in his heart. At this moment, his anger piled up, and he could no longer bear it, so he vented it all. come out.
But as soon as he said these words, he was responded to by an oncoming surge of spiritual power.
The spiritual power is extremely powerful and the speed is extremely fast.
In just the blink of an eye, they attacked Zuo Chuanxin. Zuo Chuanxin had no time to react before he was shocked by the huge fluctuation of spiritual power.
His face suddenly turned pale, and he took a few steps back.
"Pass the salary!"
"Junior brother!" Tang Zhengde and his disciples turned around and exclaimed.
Zuo Chuanxin was seen falling to the ground, a mouthful of blood spurting out of his mouth, and the expression on his face became sluggish. He was obviously seriously injured.
"When the elders are talking, it is your junior's turn to interrupt! Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of Elder Tang, so that junior brother you understand what it means to respect your teacher!" At the same time, Xiang An's voice came out at this time. , I saw him stepping out and saying with a sneer on his lips.
He obviously still resented Tang Zhengde and his group for protecting Chu Qingxiao when he was staying at Chu Qingxiao's residence. The spiritual power used in this strike was huge, and it was very likely that Zuo Chuanxin's inner palace was injured.
The rain is getting heavier.
Rainwater continued to pour down the top of Ganquan Peak, accumulating a large amount of water on the mountainside, as if it would completely submerge the courtyard on the mountainside.
It was extremely reckless and excessive for Xiang An to attack his fellow disciples in public.
But in the face of such behavior, everyone led by Zhou Sheng remained indifferent, and even Cao Xuan sneered.
"Xiang An! You are arrogant!" Tang Zhengde was furious when he saw his beloved disciple being injured like this. He stretched out his hand and pointed at Xiang An, and spiritual energy surged around his body, pointing directly at Xiang An.
After all, Tang Zhengde was a strong man in the Seventh Realm. This explosive power caused by anger also made Xiang An's face change and his expression turned pale.
But before Tang Zhengde could continue to attack, Zhou Sheng's figure flashed and came between Tang Zhengde and Xiang An, stopping all the momentum Tang Zhengde had inspired.
Tang Zhengde's expression changed, and the message sent by Zhou Sheng's move was extremely obvious——
He wants to protect Xiang An.
Tang Zhengde's body trembled. He looked at Zhou Sheng with a stern expression in front of him, as if he couldn't believe that at this moment, his guard would show his favoritism so openly.
"Zhou Zhenshou..." he said in a dry voice: "Cao Lun has practiced magic skills. I am not making this up. With Zheng Shou's cultivation, just a little exploration of the situation in his body can tell something. Besides, this matter is still unknown. With Zhou Ling'er and Miss Zhou present, the guard will know right and wrong as soon as he asks."
Tang Zhengde said this, looking past Zhou Sheng to Zhou Ling'er behind him.
Zhou Ling'er, on the other hand, looked ashamed and lowered her head at this moment, not daring to look at her.
Although Tang Zhengde was an upright man, he was not stupid. Seeing Zhou Ling'er's reaction, he still didn't understand what was going on. He took a deep breath, looked at Zhou Sheng again and said: "Zhou Sheng, as the guard of Ganquan Peak, don't you think He upholds justice, but does so indiscriminately, condones his disciples, and injures fellow disciples. He really thinks..."
"I am of the sword lineage, and I am easy to bully!"
As soon as he said this, a surging sword intent surged around Tang Zhengde's body at that moment.
The sword intent was pure and vast. As the sword intent rose, the heavy rain falling all around seemed to be stirred by the sword intent and poured into the Tianhe River.
Zhou Sheng frowned, looked at Tang Zhengde and said: "Tang Zhengde! I think you are old and don't care about today's events, but that Chu Qingxiao injured my two disciples at Ganquan Peak, if you don't If you punish me, my Ganquan Summit will be discredited. I advise you to return from your lost ways and immediately work with me to capture Chu Qingxiao and bring him to justice..."
"Haha!" Zhou Sheng's words were interrupted by Tang Zhengde's laughter before he could finish his words this time.
The old man squinted his eyes and looked at Zhou Sheng. There was no longer the respect in his eyes, but a hint of real contempt.
boom!
At the same time, a thunder fell from the dome.
The sudden light of thunder illuminated the dark mountainside and also illuminated Tang Zhengde's old profile.
But just for a moment, everything returned to darkness.
In such darkness, Tang Zhengde asked quietly: "What if I say no?"
