Halfway up the mountain. Lan
The high-pitched cock crow came from the distance, waking up the sun and the sky was getting whiter.
The slanting morning sun passes through the shadows of the trees, casting patches of colorful scenery.
Listen to the whispers around you.
Although Zheng Xiu couldn't hear what they were saying clearly like Xie Luohe.
But ever since Zheng Xiu knew that the person he was pretending to be was "Xiao Buping", he knew what he was about to experience.
His reputation is too great.
In an era of closed information, it is not difficult to pretend to be another person in front of others. Lan
There are no photos or videos, so the spread of "Xiao Buping's" deeds mostly depends on word of mouth.
Perhaps the description of Xiao Buping after dinner in the world is: tall and tall, handsome in appearance, shaking a folding fan with the four words "Happy in the World" written on it, and he will be surrounded by beautiful women, hand in hand to enjoy the world. Look, aren't they all right? We can't say they are similar, we can only say they are exactly the same.
At first Zheng Xiu was a little worried about meeting Xiao Buping's acquaintances or enemies in the martial arts competition, but then he thought about it carefully and realized that Xie Luohe was not worried at all. He had nothing to worry about, so he relaxed and slowly walked up the mountain with a playful attitude.
As the knights competed in light kung fu footwork, Zheng Xiu was almost at the bottom.
At the end of the stone steps, a green roof gradually appeared in Zheng Xiu's field of vision.
In the distance, black smoke billows from the tops of the workshops, while nearby, there are rows of green eaves, with flying buttresses and half-curved bridges interspersed among them.
A white crane with a bright red crown spread its wings and flew up, landing on the flying buttress, like a golden rooster, proudly independent. Lan
Beside the imposing gate, stood two young men wearing plain robes, with their hair in hair, and with clean facial features.
The young man on the left side of the station door first saluted Zheng Xiu and Xiao Tao with fists clasped.
"This young master, please show me your hero card."
Xiao Tao subconsciously grasped Zheng Xiu's sleeve.
She was a little nervous.
Because she knew very well that the young master was playing the role of another "celebrity" in the world.
Zheng Xiu calmly handed over the hero card. Lan
"hiss."
The two teenagers put their heads together, and the moment they saw their names, they simultaneously sucked in a breath of moist, misty air.
"Shu Tong Xiaozhuang,"
"Shu Tong Xiaoli,"
"I've met Mr. Xiao."
The two teenagers clasped their fists and shrank back.
Zheng Xiu looked at the two reactions in confusion, his thoughts were outrageous. Lan
Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao, how high your status is in the world is really difficult for me.
Zheng Xiu took the hero sticker back with a headache. The two book boys secretly pushed back and forth, and after a secret fight, they made a decision. In the end, Xiaozhuang led Xiao Buping into the Hidden Sword Villa.
The terrain of Zangjian Mountain is not dangerous, it can only be regarded as a small hill.
The road up the mountain is not even dangerous in Shangqi District. There is a stone step leading directly to the top of the mountain.
When looking at Hidden Sword Villa from a distance, the scattered buildings look like a tiger lying on the mountain.
Xiaozhuang looked nervous and walked ahead.
Although he was frightened by Xiao Buping's reputation in the world, after taking a few steps and seeing that Xiao Buping had no evil intentions against him, he gradually let go of his anxiety. Along the way, he introduced Zheng Xiu to the layout of Hidden Sword Villa that could be released to tourists. Lan
It turns out that Hidden Sword Villa has been run by the Dugu family for generations.
The ancestor of the Dugu family was a swordsman called "Dugu Wuming". A long time ago, that swordsman became famous in the world with one person and one sword.
The reason why he is called "Dugu Wuming" is because the family genealogy is lost, and only the legend remains, without leaving a name, so he is simply called "Dugu Wuming".
Xiaozhuang proudly told his lonely and nameless deeds.
Legend has it that the senior master held the sword at the age of three, became famous at the age of six, fought against all the enemies at the age of twelve, sealed the sword in the tomb at the age of nineteen, and sought defeat alone at the age of thirty, becoming invincible in the world.
After living for hundreds of years, he realized the ultimate in swordsmanship and "stepped through the void and ascended to the upper realm."
Zheng Xiu laughed when he heard it. Lan
Isn't this very similar to the deeds of the Sword Master boasted by [Heaven and Earth join forces and return to one sword intention]?
Probably the legends of Invincible Seniors all use this template.
Whether in reality or in the world of Gongsun Mo's memories, Zheng Xiu rarely heard anyone mention "stepping through the void and ascending to the upper realm". It was too ethereal and sounded like bragging.
But Zheng Xiu smiled and didn't point it out.
When Xiaozhuang introduced the long history of Cangjian Villa to Zheng Xiu, they passed by the workshops.
There was a sonorous and powerful sound of iron striking inside.
Zheng Xiu asked: "Is Hidden Sword Villa famous for its forging of weapons?" Lan
Xiaozhuang looked at Zheng Xiu in surprise: "Xiao Daxia doesn't know the 'three unique skills' of Hidden Sword Villa that are unique in the world?"
The look on his face was as if Zheng Xiu didn't know the "Three Secrets" of Hidden Sword Villa, which was so unbelievable.
Zheng Xiu coughed twice and explained: "I usually hear a little bit, but seeing it is not believing it."
When the book boy heard this, he suddenly realized. Zheng Xiu's words made him feel very comfortable. His words were somewhat flattering, but not flattering.
He happily explained to Zheng Xiu what the "Three Absolutes" were.
"The Hidden Sword Villa has three unique skills, which are well-known in the world. The first skill is the sword. The swordsmanship at the Hidden Sword Villa is unparalleled in the world. The second skill is the weapon. As we all know, the weapons forged in the Hidden Sword Villa can break the hair and be called heirloom treasures. The third best thing is tea. The tea 'Jianbeiyou' grown in the mountains behind Zangjian Villa has a fragrance that floats ten miles away and is so fragrant that it is hard to buy even a tael for a thousand dollars."
The first two tricks made Zheng Xiu lose interest, but the third trick made Zheng Xiu's eyes light up and he said happily: "Then I really want to have a taste."
Zheng Xiu's reaction made the book boy slightly startled.
He subconsciously wondered whether what this hero wanted to try was the swordsmanship of the Dugu family, or the great sword forged by the Dugu family.
After all, most Jianghu knights are accustomed to living in the open air, eating rough tea, and have little interest in tea tasting.
He never imagined that Zheng Xiu had a refined soul hidden under his handsome skin.
Walking across a delicate bridge, the sound of gurgling water is particularly pleasant. Follow the trail up the mountain, and there are only a few people on the road. The boy explained that Daxia Xiao arrived late. Among the two hundred people invited, one hundred and sixty-seven martial arts masters had arrived at Hidden Sword Villa, and Zheng Xiu happened to be the one hundred and sixty-eighth one.
Zheng Xiu didn't expect so many people to come to the martial arts conference.
Zheng Xiu also didn't know the details about Dugu Xiang. Lan
Zheng Xiu couldn't help but feel a little worried in his heart.
Concerns about the Sierra Leone.
Xie Luohe definitely did not come to Zhengerbajing to attend the conference. Zheng Xiu was very sure of this.
As the saying goes, dogs... ahem, as the saying goes, bandits can't change their habits, Xie Luohe definitely has Xiao Jiujiu hidden in his heart. Does she think she won't know if she doesn't tell him?
Hope everyone is okay.
Zheng Xiu thought silently.
Not long after, Zheng Xiu, under the guidance of Shutong Xiaozhuang, came to an open space on the top of the mountain. Lan
This is the forbidden area of Hidden Sword Villa - Wenjian Terrace. Normally, only the head of the family, Dugu Xiang, and his elite disciples can go to Wenjian Terrace to meditate and learn the way of swordsmanship. Xiaozhuang said that this is the first time he has seen this in his thirteenth year. The sword-asking stage was so lively.
There are still about ten steps to reach the sword-asking platform.
Zheng Xiu saw towering stone pillars standing upright.
The stone pillar is long and narrow, with a sharp end. It looks like a stone sword holding the sky. It has cracks and moss marks on it, showing its age.
"Master Xiao, please."
A middle-aged man's loud reading came from inside.
Xiaozhuang, the scholar, pointed to the sword-asking platform and lowered his voice: "The master of the family has begun the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, asking for God's protection, and also asking Master Xiao not to disturb the master of the family's recitation." Lan
Zheng Xiu nodded and led Xiao Tao inside.
In front of the eyes, twelve stone pillars are distributed in a clockwise manner on the sword-asking platform. There are circles of high platforms surrounding the sword-asking platform, with the center sinking downwards, like an ancient fighting arena.
On the high platforms, there were crowds of people, and one by one the martial arts knights chose their seats. There is a long eucalyptus in front of everyone, and there are several cups of fragrant tea on the eucalyptus. Three or two acquaintances sit at the same table, some are quiet, some bow their heads in deep thought, some are whispering, but most of their eyes are looking at the head in the center of the sword-asking platform. A tall man wearing a feather crown and carrying a broad sword on his back faced a bronze tripod, holding three sticks of incense in his hand, and bowed in worship.
The space of the sword-asking platform is very spacious, and there are many empty seats. Originally, Dugu Xiang invited more than two hundred people, but the actual number of people who came was not as many as expected.
"Hero, please come this way."
When Zheng Xiu looked around at the entrance, Xiaozhuang stepped back, and another young man, who was a few years older than Xiaozhuang and carried a wooden sword on his back, stepped forward to greet him.
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This person's identity is estimated to be the younger generation of the Dugu family. His expression is gentle and polite. He did not check the hero's post or verify Zheng Xiu's identity. With people you know well, you should drink tea with them. Lan
Zheng Xiu was just about to say no, but then he thought about the role he played and asked, "I wonder if Chu Chengfeng, the third young master of Plum Blossom Villa, is here. He and I have been friends for many years. We haven't seen each other for a long time and I am very worried about him."
The young man was suddenly stunned. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment. He seemed to remember the identities of all the visitors. He quickly denied Chu Chengfeng's presence and politely apologized.
Zheng Xiu didn't really want to find Chu Chengfeng. He knew full well that Chu Bearded was now so destitute that he was working as a bandit in Yunhe Village.
After sitting down, the young man quickly presented a pot of hot tea on a saucer.
Zheng Xiu's eyes lit up, he opened the tea leaves with a tea separator, and poured a cup for himself and Xiao Tao respectively.
When the young man saw "Xiao Buping" tasting tea so skillfully and with a hint of nobility hidden in his eyes, he was surprised in his eyes, but he didn't say anything and quietly withdrew.
After tasting it carefully, Zheng Xiu opened his eyes and praised: "The rumors are true!" Lan
The tea has a sweet aroma, hidden in the fragrance of flowers, and there is also an intoxicating sweetness of honey that lingers on the tip of the tongue and in the mouth, making it endlessly memorable.
"My lord, my lord."
At this time, Xiao Tao secretly pulled Zheng Xiu's sleeve, blushed and leaned into Zheng Xiu's ear and said, "Look over there."
Whether intentionally or accidentally, her lips lightly brushed against Zheng Xiu's earlobe. She quickly moved half an inch away. The next second, she took a breath of fragrant hot air. Zheng Xiu smiled and said, "It's ticklish." She lowered her head. Look, Xiaotao's hand is pointing in one direction under the table.
Although Xiaotao has never been in the world, she is not stupid. In the eyes of others, the iron-fanned beast is openly flirting with the young woman in broad daylight, making him fly. Secretly, Zheng Xiu understood what Xiao Tao meant and looked at her calmly. He was stunned when he spotted the figure of Xie Luohe on the next row of high platforms.
"When did she..."
Zheng Xiu was dumbfounded. Lan
For a moment, he thought Feng Bei was standing there.
Wearing a black outfit with moon patterns on the sleeves, her long black hair is tied up high, and the black hair on the right side hangs down naturally. The well-fitting outfit highlighted Xie Luohe's curved figure, but it did not appear delicate and charming. Instead, he exuded a valiant and heroic aura like a sharp sword. The woman's face is wearing a black "crow"-shaped mask, which adds a bit of ferocity and ominousness to her.
"She did it on purpose!"
Zheng Xiu had been teased by Xie Luohe several times, and he did not think it was Feng Bei showing up. Instead, he firmly believed that Xie Luohe deliberately used this method to annoy him.
He has fully experienced Xie Luohe's pettiness and is particularly grudge-y.
Zheng Xiu's eyes didn't stay on Xie Luohe for too long. He quickly moved away and ruffled Xiao Tao's hair with a smile: "Don't look around."
Xiaotao lowered his head, understanding in his heart. She knew clearly that Zheng Xiu's behavior was just a pretense, but this intimate behavior still made Xiao Tao feel a surge of moisture that was difficult to calm down for a long time. Lan
The circular sword-asking platform building is surrounded by twelve sword pillars. This is clearly an ancient sundial, used for timekeeping. Zheng Xiu rubbed his chin and looked at it, estimating that this historical relic was not built by the ancestors of the Dugu family, but had existed for a long time. The Dugu family just discovered it earlier than others and occupied it.
While drinking "Jianbeiyou", Zheng Xiu felt at ease when he saw Xie Luohe. Along the way, Xie Luohe, like Feng Bei back then, established an "invincible" image in Zheng Xiu's heart. It was really hard for him to imagine what kind of opponents this cheating character could meet in this era.
What he was worried about was not Xie Luohe, but himself and Xiao Tao.
No wonder Xie Luohe pretended not to know them. Once she did something bad, he and Xiao Tao would not be implicated.
"Let's take a look first."
Although Zheng Xiu often forgets that he is in a false world of memory because it is so realistic. But every critical moment, he would think of this incident, and Zheng Xiu would soon calm down as his heart was agitated, and he would sip tea and watch the changes.
Well, good tea. Lan
Not long after, Zheng Xiu shamelessly asked for another pot.
expensive? It's expensive, just drink more.
Zheng Xiu noticed that there were three or two knights wearing uniform costumes, who seemed to be from the same sect.
For example, there were three women opposite, wearing peach-colored floral blouses and bulging waists. They seemed to belong to a sect that Chu Chengfeng had mentioned that was good at using soft swords and only accepted female disciples.
After a few glances, Zheng Xiu couldn't recognize the origins of most of the knights, so he could only give up.
In the center of the sword-asking platform, Dugu Xiang finished his worship, and several people left the stage and moved the bronze tripod away.
The heavy bronze cauldron suddenly lifted off the ground under the combined efforts of the four people. The four people's lower body was solid. This inadvertently exposed hand caused several cheers to be heard from the high platform. Lan
"Thanks to you for your honor, I came to Hidden Sword Villa to participate in the martial arts competition. Dugu is not talented and has the courage to preside over this matter. I hope that you can compete in martial arts here, but I sincerely ask all heroes not to fight to the death and hurt the harmony."
Although Dugu Xiang is known as the best swordsman in the world, he is not overly arrogant in his words and deeds. After speaking calmly, he clapped his hands.
At this time, many young people carrying wooden swords filed in and walked to each high platform respectively.
They held a plate in their hands.
"Uh, thank you, let me have another pot."
The person who came to Zheng Xiu was still the unknown young man who led him in. The young man made a "stuck" sound in his mouth, as if he was gritting his teeth. But he had a warm smile on his face, nodded in response, and then asked: "May I ask what is this senior's name?"
"Xiao Buping." Lan
"hiss."
"how?"
The young man lowered his head and wrote the words "Xiao Buping" hard on the wooden sign.
Zheng Xiu frowned: "I didn't say I was going to participate in the martial arts competition."
"Senior, there is no need to worry. If Senior Xiao does not want to reveal his strength, when it is Senior's turn, just wait quietly for the gong to ring three times. At this time, it will be defaulted that the other party wins. Of course, with Senior Xiao's status in the world, it is natural that I don’t want to be greedy for the false reputation of this weapon manual, but the master of the family has ordered this, and I hope that the seniors will not embarrass the boy."
The young man smiled and wrote the three words "Xiao Buping" on the wooden sign. Although he still looked neither humble nor overbearing when he spoke, Zheng Xiu was keenly aware that his frequent refills of tea seemed to have angered him. He was waiting. Look at yourself laughing.
hehe. Lan
Zheng Xiu smiled sadly.
It's really embarrassing. It's Xiao Buping who is being embarrassed. What does it have to do with Zheng Xiu?
The scene was orderly. Dugu Xiang left the center of the Sword Asking Platform and walked up the steps to the highest level step by step. Soon someone moved a huge sign, which was covered by a red curtain.
Dugu Xiang sat in the highest row, and sitting with him were four gray-haired old men, who seemed to be seniors of the Dugu family.
"Wait! I have a question!"
In silence, unexpected things happen.
Someone stood up, shouted loudly to Dugu Xiang on the high platform, and made suggestions. Lan
"Master Dugu, why do you, the Dugu family, have to rearrange their weaponry? Do you think that your Dugu family is truly the supreme martial arts master and can lead all the heroes?"
Yo.
Zheng Xiu suddenly sat up straight, his eyes gleaming.
Something is coming.
