Wei Jing originally planned to only use the calm "Through the Forest Sword Technique", pretending to go back and forth. It didn't matter whether he won or lost. However, he didn't know that his opponent was aggressive. Wei Jing was forced to defend with nearly twenty moves. , Such a defeat is too embarrassing. Even if you don't care about your reputation, after all, you are carrying the title of "Second Head of the Sima Family", and you are beaten to the point of abandoning your armor in the first game. Is that even fair?
The two of them exchanged more than ten moves. Wei Jing was already sure that the other party was targeting someone. He couldn't help but feel angry and thought: "We have no grievances, but you are so ruthless. If you want to be beaten, I will always do it." I'll beat you up!"
Immediately, the path changed, the sword blades crisscrossed forward and backward, and the moves were free and flowing. Swinging the sword was like using a brush, which is exactly the "Poetry and Painting Sword".
Seeing Wei Jing's counterattack, Pang Jingnan wanted to fight hard again, but he didn't know that his opponent's sword was unpredictable, and he only hit three hard moves with his stick. The remaining sword moves could not touch the edge, and they were all drawn on the edge. On his own body, Pang Jingnan saw only sword marks on his body and holes in his clothes, making him look very embarrassed.
The martial arts people who were watching the battle were bored after seeing Wei Jing being beaten all the way. Unexpectedly, Wei Jing's moves suddenly changed at this time. Pang Jingnan was caught off guard by a burst of sharp swords, and pieces of his clothes were scattered all over the floor. The power he had just been able to swallow up mountains and rivers was gone. , and the "Poetry and Painting Jiangshan Sword" sword moves are free and joyful, very beautiful, and everyone present can't help but cheer loudly.
After ten more moves, Pang Jingnan still blocked two swords, but received a dozen more. Knowing that he would not be able to wear his clothes if he continued to be beaten, he immediately jumped back and shouted: "Master Wei Er has great swordsmanship. I'm here." Throw in the towel.”
When Wei Jing saw that his clothes were not covering his body and his anger had subsided, he cupped his hands and said: "Brother Pang's stick technique is unmatched and it is also an excellent work. I just accidentally drew my sword, please forgive me!"
Pang Jingnan knew that he was in the wrong, and if Wei Jing's sword had not been merciful, he would have been bloodied on the spot, so he just nodded and said "That's good", and then walked towards Ji Cangran and the others.
When the spectators saw that the competition was over, they cheered vigorously. Someone asked: "What kind of swordsmanship was that just now?"
Someone said proudly: "I told you that none of the Sima leaders are easy to bully!"
Another person asked: "Then what is the name of the master?"
Wei Jing thanked the crowd with clasped fists, and then walked towards Ji Cangran.
Pang Jingnan cupped his hands and said, "Pang is not talented, he only has a set of 'Worry-free Cloud-breaking Stick'."
Ji Cangran returned the salute and said, "Brother Pang, you're welcome."
After saying that, Pang Jingnan ended sadly.
Wei Jing bowed his head and said: "I have left here two sword techniques. The first is 'Through Forest Sword Technique', and the second is 'Poetry and Painting Jiangshan Sword'."
Ji Cangran also raised his hand and said, "Master Wei Er has superb swordsmanship, Ji admires him."
Wei Jing smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Pavilion Master Ji, for the compliment."
Just as Wei Jing turned around and left the long table, preparing to return to the outside, something flew into his hands. Wei Jing became suspicious, but he still kept walking and walked straight back to Cheng Zixian.
Cheng Zixian chanted: "The country is so picturesque, how many heroes are there at one time?" The sword skills of those hands are so handsome!"
Wei Jing smiled and said: "Easy to say, my swordsmanship can make people angry."
Then with a look, he and Cheng Zixian left the venue first.
The two of them left the Jingxin Manor and after confirming that there was no one around, Wei Jing said: "I just finished reporting the sword skills and when I was about to leave, a piece of paper was thrown into my hand. The throwing technique was accurate and it was done by a master. , there were only four people near me at that time: Pang Jingnan, Ji Cangran, Master Mingxiang, and Taoist Master Xuanqing, so I thought he was one of them."
Cheng Zixian said: "In that case, it's probably not Pang Jingnan and Ji Cangran. Let's open it and take a look."
Wei Jing nodded and spread out the note, only to see it read: "Tomorrow at Hai hour, I'll see you next to Mochou Lake Shengqi Tower. I'll see you soon."
Wei Jing asked curiously: "Master Mingxiang?"
Cheng Zixian pondered: "As far as I know, Master Mingxiang has an old relationship with the sect master, but the late-night invitation must not be as simple as reminiscing about old times."
Wei Jing said: "In this case, I will go and meet the master for a while."
Cheng Zixian asked, "Do you want me to accompany you?"
Wei Jing shook his head and said, "It's okay. I'll tell Third Brother after the meeting."
After the two returned to Nanjing, they first exchanged clues at Wei Jing's residence. After the plan was finalized, Cheng Zixian informed them of his residence before leaving.
The next night, Wei Jing went to Mochou Lake.
Mochou Lake has been known as the "No. 1 Lake in the South of the Yangtze River" since ancient times, but it was originally named Shicheng Lake. Legend has it that during the Liang Dynasty, there was a woman named Mochou. Proficient in mulberry picking, sericulture, weaving and embroidery.
By chance, she fell in love with Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty. In order to marry her, Emperor Wu of Liang killed Mochou's husband and announced her entry into the palace as a concubine. Mochou was heartbroken when he learned about it and threw a stone into the city. The local people renamed the lake Mochou Lake to commemorate this strange woman. Emperor Wu of Liang regretted it very much after learning about it, so he wrote a song "Song of Water in the River" to commemorate Mochou, but he died Nothing can be done.
Wei Jing thought of the woman who threw herself into the lake involuntarily, and couldn't help but think that it was lucky that Yuqin was robbed out of Qingyan Tower at that time, so as to avoid another regret in the world.
Thinking of Yuqin, Wei Jing missed her very much. The two had been getting along day and night since they left Qingyan Tower. At this time, it had been more than a month since they had been separated from Sima's family. Wei Jing felt that something was missing in his heart.
Not long after he arrived near Shengqi Tower, Wei Jing calmed down for a while and then checked around to make sure there was no ambush before continuing to approach. When he arrived next to the building, he saw an old monk wearing a shabby cassock. Looking up at the bright moon, Wei Jing recognized this person as the Master Mingxiang he had met at the venue yesterday.
Wei Jing approached and smiled and said: "It turns out that the master also admires the bright moon. I thought that the eminent monks no longer have any thoughts about the world."
Ming Xiang turned around and said slowly: "If you have a vision in your heart, but still force yourself not to be attached to the vision, then you are really attached to the vision. In fact, it doesn't make much difference whether you are attached to it or not."
Wei Jing bowed his head and said, "I have learned from you. I have met Master Mingxiang."
Ming Xiang smiled and said: "It seems that the old monk and the eldest brother are old acquaintances. Young Hero Wei does not need to be polite. Yesterday, the sword technique was displayed, with a scene like a majestic mountain and river, but it also had a literary and poetic flavor. It is a rare and wonderful work, and the old monk admires it very much."
The "eldest brother" in Ming Xiang's mouth is the current Sima Sect Master. Ming Xiang calls Wei Jing "Wei Shaoxia" and also calls Sima Sect Master "eldest brother". His speech does not sound like an eminent monk, but more informal. A martial artist.
Wei Jing said: "Thank you, Master, for your praise. The junior swordsman has only recently figured out how to use it. I think he has not been able to fully display his style."
Ming Xiang said: "The days are long, don't be in a hurry."
Then he continued: "I invite Young Master Wei to have a quick meeting tonight. It is really a last resort, so please don't blame me."
Wei Jing said: "Master, you're welcome. The invitation late at night must be for something important, but is it related to "The Return of Ten Thousand Warriors" or Tianji Pavilion?"
Ming Xiang nodded and said, "Young Master Wei hit the nail on the head."
Then he asked: "Young Master Wei, do you think "The Return of Ten Thousand Warriors" is a blessing or a curse to the martial arts world?"
Wei Jing pondered for a long time, and then said: "From what I see, this junior, if Tianji Pavilion is really willing to work hard for peace in the martial arts world, then the idea of exchanging martial arts is not completely unreasonable. This junior also agrees that mutual understanding is the first step to peace. Besides, the collection of The world's martial arts is an unprecedented initiative. If you are in the martial arts world, it would be a lie to say you are not interested."
Wei Jing paused for a moment and continued: "However, although the intention is very good, "The Return of Ten Thousand Martial Arts" classifies each martial arts school into grades. Even if two famous figures, the master and Taoist Xuanqing, are invited to evaluate, the martial arts are still ranked high and low. It is inevitable that some people will be dissatisfied, and some will take advantage of every opportunity.
In addition, as far as this junior knows, in order to encourage various sects to participate in the compilation of books, Tianji Pavilion has secretly done a lot of tricks. It is true to say that it creates disputes, let alone settling disputes.
Therefore, the younger generation thinks that this matter may have good intentions, but the method is wrong. What's more, if Tianji Pavilion has bad intentions in the first place, then why "The Return of Ten Thousand Warriors" and Tianji Pavilion come from, it should be further investigated. "
Ming Xiang said: "That's it. If a lie can deceive people, it must have the truth hidden in it. Seven parts of the truth hides three parts of lies, so that it is difficult to tell the truth from the false. "Wan Wu Gui Zang" The reason why it is recognized by many martial arts people is that its concept does have some truth."
