Even though the defensive power of a single Golden Body Realm was rare in the world, Gong Wuyue didn't pay much attention to it.
But both the Eight Masters and the barefoot man felt a little uneasy!
This feeling is like a crack that is almost indistinguishable to the naked eye in a wall that was originally extremely solid. Even though it has nothing to do with the overall situation, it is not as solid as before.
The difference between the top masters' moves can be thousands of miles apart, not to mention the appearance of Master Wugui, which affects not only the slightest difference!
His Buddhist power, the Great Vajra, is enough to withstand the attack of a stick of incense from a person in the Nirvana realm, and the time of this stick of incense is enough for Cao Yu to do many things!
This is the variable!
But even if there are changes, it will not have the slightest impact on the decision of the senior brother of Mo Tuo Mountain. He alone is enough to suppress Cao Yu in normal state!
In this regard, he has absolute confidence.
Just as Cao Yu was getting ready for a big fight, an ape-like cry suddenly came from the mountain. This cry was much louder than that of ordinary monkeys.
Hearing this voice, everyone in Motuo Mountain looked back. Not long after, they saw a huge, snow-white ape leaping out of the mountain forest. This beast's jumping ability was extremely amazing, and its speed was extremely fast. From the sound on the mountainside to the moment he jumped out of the forest, it only took him seven or eight breaths.
This huge mountain-like body fell from a height of several hundred meters, making quite a movement. Even though there was thick snow and frozen soil on the ground, a deep pit of more than one meter was still created.
The people standing next to such ferocious beasts were all top-notch masters in the world, and no one showed any signs of strangeness.
Seeing the barefoot man leading all the juniors, they all bowed respectfully to the white ape.
Cao Yu couldn't help but joke: "Is it possible that this beast is the master of Motuo Mountain?"
Although he knew that Cao Yu's words were a joke, Master Wugui still explained it seriously: "It is said that when the Toutuo first came to Motuo Mountain, he captured a strange beast and used it to guard the mountain gate, named the Ape Lord!"
Cao Yu continued to joke: "So, this beast has lived for hundreds of years, so he can be regarded as the elder brother of these people."
The Eighth Master turned around and saluted Cao Yu: "Ape Lord has a bad temper. Donor Cao, don't speak rudely again."
Cao Yu shook his sleeves and said with a smile: "What a coincidence, it has a bad temper, and my fist has a bad temper, so we might as well bump into it."
The giant ape, which was several feet tall, had a good understanding of human nature. He immediately noticed the provocative meaning in Cao Yu's words, and immediately raised his two long and thick arms and began to dance with a hammer.
"Roar!"
The ape master stood upright and let out a shocking roar.
Cao Yu covered his mouth and nose in disgust because of the strong fishy smell.
This small action made the monkey king even more furious.
Just as it approached Cao Yu menacingly, a clear bird song came from the sky and the earth, and a small black bird landed lightly on the head of the giant ape.
The ape master's body froze, and he waved his hand to drive the bird away.
But the black bird just pecked the ape master's head, and the huge body suddenly collapsed to the ground.
The ape master was lying on the ground, not daring to move. There was actually a look of fear and pity in his big round eyes.
The expressions of everyone in Motuo Mountain became more and more solemn.
Master Wugui took a step forward. Even though he was a little confused at the moment, he just glanced at Cao Yu.
The latter looked normal.
…
The next day, at dawn, Yaoniang knocked on Pei Liang's door.
"So early?" Pei Liang was a little surprised.
"I'm not afraid that if you go out early in the morning, I won't be able to see you!" Yaoniang said and walked straight in.
Pei Liang was indeed ready to go out, but he had only read half of the secret books in the library.
Yaoniang walked around the inner room and found that it was cleaner than expected. Pei Liang had very few things, and even the bedding on the bed was neatly made.
"You're not sloppy at all." Yaoniang nodded.
Pei Liang smiled slightly: "My aunt got up so early, could it be that she came for a visit?"
"Don't be so sentimental. I'm not interested in where you live. I have something important to ask you today."
Yaoniang found a place to sit down, and Pei Liang had no choice but to follow her.
"Didn't you notice that the atmosphere in Lu Mansion was not quite right these past two days?"
Yaoniang's words did not cause much reaction from Pei Liang.
"Didn't realize it."
"In addition to eating and sleeping, how can you care about anything else during the day?"
"Read books and practice swordsmanship."
Pei Liang continued.
Yaoniang sighed: "Let me tell you, something must have happened to the Lu family. I saw that the maids and servants in the house were secretly looking sad. It's not a good thing!"
In the past two days, Yaoniang was out and about, and she always met some servants. Although her expression was still respectful when saluting, the sadness between her eyebrows could not be concealed. Yaoniang also asked privately what happened in the mansion. , but the maids kept silent.
As a guest, Yaoniang has strict rules in the prime minister's palace, so naturally she doesn't want to inquire too much.
Pei Liang comforted her and told her not to think too much. If there was anything they needed to know, Uncle Fang would definitely send someone to notify her.
Finally, Yaoniang pestered Pei Liang to stay with her for a while, but Pei Liang couldn't resist, so he accompanied her to the garden to relax.
At noon, Yaoniang personally cooked a large table of sumptuous dishes. During this period, she saw Pei Liang looking like he was doing nothing. Yaoniang complained again: "How come you, a grown man, don't have any work in your eyes? You don't know how to help?" ?”
Pei Liang originally only had his mouth open, but now he has to do all the trivial things like washing vegetables and peeling radishes.
Yaoniang looked up from time to time to see how busy the man was, her loving eyes full of satisfaction.
Happiness is very simple, just one porridge and one meal is enough!
…
In the west courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lu Qin's study room.
Lu Qingyan walked around anxiously, while Uncle Fang sat beside her.
Early this morning, the emperor sent a eunuch to convey the order and summoned the great scholar Lu Qin to the palace urgently to meet the emperor.
What was unusual about this summons was the time when the edict was announced and the person who came. The edict arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion at Mao Shi, which meant that the emperor had already issued the edict at Yin Shi. If there was any urgent matter, the Emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan should issue an edict overnight.
The eunuch who received the order this time was not on duty in the palace, but was dressed in the attire of a ceremonial supervisor. He left after announcing the imperial edict, without giving anyone a chance to hear what was going on.
Lu Qingyan only found out later that it was past time and Lu Qin hadn't come back yet. This situation was really rare.
Only in front of Uncle Fang, Lu Qingyan would not hide her emotions.
"The emperor currently does not have the courage to dare to quarrel with each other. According to Lao Nu's judgment, this time is just to find out our truth."
After listening to Uncle Fang's words, the anxiety on Lu Qingyan's face did not diminish.
"I'm just worried that the emperor will risk his troops and take action first!"
After Lu Qingyan finished speaking, she turned around and sat back next to Uncle Fang.
Uncle Fang pondered for a moment, and he really couldn't rule out this possibility.
Ever since the news of the attack on Lu Gu, the Marquis of Anguo, came, Lu Qingyan had not thought about tea for two days in a row and had been sleepless at night. She had lost weight due to sadness.
Although Lu Gu's life is safe, this is undoubtedly extremely unfavorable news for the Lu family and may break the delicate balance with the royal family.
At this time, if the emperor cannot hold back and takes action first, the situation will become out of control.
"For the sake of safety, I will sneak into the palace now."
"No, if you are discovered, you will be convicted of treason."
Lu Qingyan said hurriedly.
Uncle Fang's eyes lit up, he thought of someone!
Lu Qingyan was silent for a while. She also thought about it, but her expression was a little more hesitant.
Uncle Fang saw Lu Qingyan's thoughts and said quickly: "I will come forward to deal with this matter. With Pei Liang's skills, there should be no danger."
Lu Qingyan thought for a moment and then nodded.
———
As the sun sets in the west, the birds return.
A pair of boys and girls were walking on a mountain path. The boy walked cautiously and the girl looked calm.
"You don't have to be so nervous. I often walk on mountain roads."
Xue Wanting, holding a bamboo stick in his hand, turned around and smiled.
Lu Yu nodded habitually and quickly retracted Xu's hand from the girl's waist.
"I'm afraid a stone might trip you."
"It doesn't matter, I'll pick it apart."
While talking, Xue Wanting gave a demonstration. A large stone blocking the road was accurately picked into the grass by a bamboo pole.
"awesome!"
"Practice makes perfect."
Xue Wanting's tone of voice was always very calm. Lu Yu understood that she was not indifferent to others, but had a naturally cold temperament.
"Wanting, there is something I have always wanted to say, but don't be angry!"
Lu Yu hesitated for a moment, and without waiting for the blind girl to answer, said first: "I think that although you look ordinary, you must be a peerless beauty on the inside..."
"If you don't know how to praise others, don't praise them."
Xue Wanting suddenly said such a sentence, which made Lu Yu's face flush to the ears.
Lu Yu glanced at the blind girl secretly, but did not find any angry expression on her face.
"You want to say that I am obviously an ugly girl, but I still daydream about beautiful women in my heart."
"No, no, that's not the case."
"How is that"
"What I want to say is that you don't look like your appearance at all... bah bah bah"
"I knew I was ugly, but I never thought I was beautiful."
This time, Lu Yu felt that the blind girl was really angry. She blamed herself for her clumsy tongue and her clumsy tongue. The description became darker and darker. She couldn't help but feel anxious and angry, scratching her ears and cheeks.
On the way, Lu Yu wanted to explain again and again, but Xue Wanting covered his ears directly, saying that he didn't want to hear it.
The boy later became depressed.
The crisp autumn weather is the best time to climb high and look far. Panting, Lu Yu found a large flat stone on the top of the mountain, wiped it clean with his sleeve, and then helped Xue Wanting sit down.
"Tell me, you didn't ask me out just to see the scenery. I can't see it either."
Xue Wanting put down his bamboo stick and fiddled with the corners of his clothes.
"Of course not, let me share a secret with you!"
Seeing that Xue Wanting was straight to the point, Lu Yu did not dare to leave any ink, and solemnly stated the purpose of the trip.
"You really know how to find a place."
Xue Wanting smiled slightly.
"I'm afraid that the people in the city will be unobtrusive, but the gentleman said that this secret cannot be told to anyone."
"In that case, why tell me."
Lu Yu scratched his head: "If you know this, it will be of great benefit to your health!"
Xue Wanting nodded.
"Today, a man dressed as a teacher came to the tavern. He struck up a conversation with me and gave me a secret book to practice secretly. He repeatedly told me not to show it to others. Do you know what a martial arts secret book is?"
Xue Wanting heard that there was a hint of pride in the solemn tone, and he shook his head cooperatively.
"Let me tell you, in this world, there are two most useful things. One is money, and the other is martial arts. Martial arts secret books are books created with painstaking efforts by martial arts masters. Ordinary people can become masters as long as they practice according to them!"
Xue Wanting immediately retorted: "I remember this kind of thing. One tael of silver can buy a lot of it on the street stalls. Is there anything strange about it?"
Although Lu Yu's face was red, he still said stubbornly: "It's different, those are all lies, this is a genuine martial arts secret book!"
As he spoke, he carefully took out a yellowed book from his arms.
"Ahem, the senior who gave me the secret book also talked to me about some cultivation matters, which really opened my eyes. I'm not bragging. I'm telling you quietly, I asked the senior, I, Lu Yu, Do you have the potential to become a martial arts master in your lifetime? Guess what?”
When Lu Yu said this, he deliberately gave it up and waited for another word.
Xue Wanting just hummed slightly.
"He stretched out his hand and touched me for a long time, and suddenly said to me with a look of shock, you boy, you have a pair of good bones that are rare to see in a hundred years, and your future achievements will be limitless. I quickly asked if it was true or not. Yes, what he said is more true than real money, and everyone present can testify."
"Then you gave him a free meal?"
Xue Wanding chuckled, his eyebrows and eyes were curved, which was quite attractive.
"Don't get me wrong. I... I... gave him free money for the drinks. It was because of... the reason he gave me the secret book. As a person, you must know how to reciprocate!"
Lu Yu touched his head in embarrassment and stuttered when speaking.
"What secret book is it?"
Xue Wanting asked casually after laughing.
"Come, look!"
Lu Yu quickly handed over the booklet in his hand.
For such a naive young man, Xue Wanting finally sighed speechlessly.
After Lu Yu reacted, he wanted to slap himself twice.
"My brain is really stupider than a pig's, don't be angry, Wanting."
"Read it to me."
The young man quickly opened the first page of the book and read it aloud
"The innate qi is stored in the abdomen, yin and yang are adjusted, and the qi is beneficial to sleep. When the essence and blood arrive, the breath is generated, and the meridians are unblocked without waxing and waning..."
"These are formulas, and I can't understand them either. There are illustrated illustrations at the back. I heard from seniors that this is a set of internal skills and mental methods. I practiced them secretly for an hour, and there seemed to be an extra stream of heat in my body, which gathered little by little. Three inches above my belly button, this feeling is amazing, as if my whole body has a little more strength!"
"oh"
When Xue Wanting heard this, his expression became obviously more solemn: "What does the senior who gave you the secret book look like?"
Lu Yu immediately looked proud. It seemed that Wanting was shocked by him.
"How about it, let me tell you that this senior is not a liar!"
"Don't be proud, tell me quickly."
"He wears a blue cloth suit and looks nothing special. He looks like a middle-aged scribe. He likes to chat and has a bit of a temperament!"
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he couldn't help but scratch his head.
"Oh, by the way, his skin is very white, especially his hands, which look like jade carvings. He also likes to be clean. When he comes here, he never touches anything that has been used by others."
This time, Xue Wanting was silent for a long time.
Lu Yu couldn't help but said: "After practicing this secret, it will definitely be very good for your body. I can teach you step by step until you learn it!"
Xue Wanting waved his hand and said with a smile: "I'm a blind man, what's the use of learning."
"Wanting, you can't say that. People can't belittle oneself at any time..."
"Okay, practice your skills, you really don't need them."
"Then...okay then!"
Seeing Xue Wanting's resolute attitude, Lu Yu could only give up.
The blind girl knew that he was feeling a little disappointed at the moment, so she stood up and patted his shoulder gently.
"This secret book is good, you must continue to practice it, and remember, don't tell anyone about this!"
Lu Yu immediately nodded vigorously!
…
As they were going down the mountain, the boy's footsteps became much lighter. It was almost dark. When they walked to the pine forest at the foot of the mountain, they suddenly heard a powerful roar in front of them, and all the birds in the forest suddenly flew into flight.
Lu Yu stopped in shock, and when he was hesitant, he saw a yellow and white tiger with eye-catching eyes slowly walking out of the forest and going upstream along the river, blocking the way of the two of them.
"Old...old...tiger!"
Lu Yu was so frightened that he could hardly speak. As soon as he turned around, he saw Xue Wanting behind him. At this moment, the kind-hearted yet cowardly boy got the courage from nowhere and instantly opened his arms to block the front. .
"Wanting! There is a tiger! Run back quickly..."
Lu Yu was still shouting loudly, but the tiger on the opposite side had already opened its bloody mouth and pounced crazily on the two easy prey in front of him.
Even though he was frightened to death, Lu Yu still did not retreat. Relying on the manly passion inspired by the critical moment of life and death, he roared and rushed forward to fight to the death!
Unexpectedly, something suddenly hit him on the forehead. The young man who had already smelled the fishy smell coming from the tiger's mouth only felt that his vision went dark and he immediately lost consciousness!
But the tiger that had already pounced on him staggered in the air and stopped in front of Lu Yu.
With the unique intuition of ferocious beasts, the tiger instinctively felt the strong dangerous aura emanating from the still standing prey.
Xue Wanting stared at the one-meter-tall king of beasts expressionlessly.
"Ouch!" The still unwilling tiger kept threatening.
The blind girl stepped forward, and the tiger immediately retreated, its huge claws scratching at the soil uneasily.
When Xue Wanting came completely to his side, the eye-catching tiger who was still pretending a second ago became as supple as a domestic dog in the blink of an eye, sticking out his tongue and lying on the ground with all four limbs.
Xue Wanting squatted down, turning a blind eye to the tiger that surrendered to him, and looked down at Lu Yu's situation.
At this moment, a tiger roar was heard suddenly, and the tiger was suddenly blown away more than ten meters away. Its body like a mountain rolled down the river, causing a series of splashes.
Xue Wanting gently picked up the young man's body and teleported in front of the tiger that had just launched a sneak attack. His feet rose and fell, and the huge tiger head suddenly shattered.
