Since many guests came to the Zhenwu Temple, Guan Luoyang and the others decided after discussion that Guan Luoyang and Qiudi would carry the injured and corpses to the back mountain and then transport them up.
As the eldest disciple, Qiu Shi immediately accompanied Qiu Liang to meet the senior masters of the various sects.
After the body of the evil sorcerer was sent to the Evil Suppressing Hall and the two injured people were settled in the courtyard, Qiudi also went to the main hall.
After all, Guan Luoyang was not from the Zhenwu Temple. In that kind of occasion, it was not suitable to rush in and observe, so he stayed in the back mountain courtyard to watch the sword.
This ancient sword with emerald patterns was worthy of the description of Qiu Di. It was a treasure that could scream in the middle of the night. It had been fought so many times with Zhao Qianniu's steel sword, but it only had a few more scratches.
However, Guan Luoyang's explosive force at the end was still too strong. When the back of the knife broke the opponent's steel knife, it also left a small gap.
Guan Luoyang gently stroked the back of the knife. When his fingers reached the tip of the knife, he turned back again. He released his right hand and used only one finger of his left hand to hold it on the side of the knife.
This is exactly where the center of gravity of the long sword lies, and the blade lies horizontally without swaying.
The Golden Eyebrow Sword Technique he learned is based on the "Flying Phoenix Single Sword" weapon method of Emeishan Baimei Quan, and combines some martial arts concepts from the Ming Dynasty's "Sword Classic", "Arm Record" and "Single Sword Technique Selection". It has evolved over the years through actual trials on the battlefield and learning from each other's strengths.
This set of sword techniques draws on some experiences from the anti-Japanese war on the southeastern coast and learns from each other's strengths, so it attaches great importance to the curvature of the blade and the moment of drawing the sword.
But now the ancient sword in Guan Luoyang's hand has a straight back, a slightly wide blade, and an overly sharpened tip. It is actually a bit awkward for him to use it.
It still requires some careful feeling and running-in before this knife can be used like an arm and a finger.
Guan Luoyang threw the knife into the air, caught it with his right hand, and rotated in an orderly manner. The long knife danced around his body, stabbing up and down, spinning horizontally and slashing vertically, advancing and retreating in a controlled manner.
After practicing the sword technique for a while, a seven-foot-sized area in the yard appeared like a tangled mess of footprints.
His clothes were fluttering, he swung his sleeves, put away his knife, and turned around to look.
At the door, Qiuhua patted his belly and praised: "What a great swordsmanship. If I still have both hands, I must clap louder."
Guan Luoyang would not poke his scar, but directly brought the topic to the knife, saying: "Thanks to this good knife. If Qiu Di hadn't lent me this knife, I would have been in a hurry when facing those strange monkeys. , left and right are exhausted."
Qiuhua said: "Actually, Master thought that this knife was too light, so he kept it in the Evil Suppressing Hall for ten years. In the past two years, this knife has become more spiritual and restless at night. Master already wants to choose a suitable owner to take it. It’s given away.”
His broken arm was seriously injured, and his face was bloodless, but he was in good spirits at this time. He said with a smile, "I heard from Qiu Di that my benefactor's full name is Guan Luoyang?"
Guan Luoyang nodded: "I'm only in my early twenties, don't call me old."
"Okay, Brother Guan."
Qiuhua said, "Do you know the name of this knife?"
Guan Luoyang said: "Qiudi didn't say anything."
"Master and Uncle Master dug up this sword in an ancient battlefield. Master named it Shen Zhou. Uncle Master said that since this sword has seen the light of day again, there is no need to name it after something rotten, so he named it Shen Zhou. Call it Zhou, Cheng Zhou."
Qiuhua couldn't help laughing and said, "I am really destined to you."
During the Western Zhou Dynasty, Luoyang City was called Cheng Zhou.
Qiu Hua's intention was actually to give the sword to Guan Luoyang, but after all, his master was away, and the ownership of the sword could not be settled after all, so he did not say anything.
I said these words first to make Guan Luoyang feel at ease holding this knife.
The sound of autumn flute came from outside the courtyard.
"This group of people chose this time, it's really..."
He walked in with an angry look on his face. When asked by Guan Luoyang, he poured beans out of a bamboo tube and told him what happened in the main hall.
That group of people came because of the Hungry Ghost Festival Dharma Ceremony.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, although Jiaozhi has been a vassal state from time to time, various changes in characters and festival customs have long been transmitted from the Central Plains Dynasty and changed with the changes in the Central Plains.
The Zhongyuan Jiao Festival and the Bon Festival have also been customs in Jiaozhi that have lasted for thousands of years.
Every year on July 15th, Taoist priests, monks, and even witches and wizards pray for the deceased and pray for their peace, and for the living to pray for peace and prosperity.
In fact, originally this kind of thing was collectively called the Bon Festival, but the Ming Dynasty advocated Taoism. Eighty years ago, after Chen Yonghua regained Jiaozhi, people moved southward and rewarded land reclamation and farming. Taoism also gained momentum slightly, so it was added The saying of Zhongyuan Dajiao.
Forty years ago, Wudang mobilized Taoist priests to go to Jiaozhi to overhaul the Fengzhao Zhenwu Temple. Taking advantage of the court's righteousness, he discussed Taoism and fighting with various sects in Jiaozhi's fifteen prefectures and made an alliance agreement.
The emperor gave the Yulu Archmage a talisman as a token of the covenant. Once a magician caused a big disaster, using this talisman, he could summon the righteous sects of the fifteen prefectures to bring peace to the people.
The sect that holds this talisman naturally becomes the host of the local Zhongyuan Dajiao.
This kind of thing is a matter of convention. Originally, people from various sects only had to wait until July 15th to accept the guidance and go on their own parade. There was no need to come to Taoist Master Jiuying and the others to discuss it so early.
But this year's great Dharma gathering in the underworld has many special features.
Because of the disaster that occurred more than three months ago, it affected more than ten counties across the prefecture, causing frequent disasters and numerous victims.
Over in the capital city of the Ming Dynasty, King Zheng Gui of Yue was sent to inspect Jiaozhi to express condolences to the people. He may arrive at Chengyin Mansion together with Jiaozhi's political envoys and punishment envoys. On the fifteenth day of next month, he will be there in person to pray for God's blessings on the people.
The king of Yue has an important status, so there is no need to say more.
The Chengxuan Government Envoy Department is in charge of the people's livelihood and finance of the 15th Prefecture of Cochin, while the Punishing and Prosecution Department is in charge of criminal and anti-theft matters throughout Cochin. They are also high-power feudal officials.
Therefore, this time, the grand ceremony of the Zhongyuan Festival in Chengyin Mansion will be far more grand than before.
Wei Dinggong, the abbot of Leshi Temple, and Master Yanglian of Motian Temple notified people from nearby Taoist temples and came together to discuss the matter.
Monks who are usually indifferent to fame and fortune, actually can't handle it calmly when they encounter this kind of thing. This behavior is almost as eager as those gentry and wealthy businessmen who like to curry favor with the powerful.
Guan Luoyang stood with his sword in hand, chuckled, and said, "It's a coincidence that they came, right?"
"You mean..." Qiu Di hesitated for a moment, "It's impossible. Master Yang Lian was the most ruthless and most fruitful of those water pirate warlocks who saved him back then. Besides, among the people who came to visit, there were also Sanqing Master Qorozhiyuan, Master Yuanyuan of the Holy Mother Temple, these seniors are good friends with our teachers."
Qiuhua said: "Wei Dinggong is a very vulgar person. He is even willing to cater to people like Ma Qiang. Once he hears that the King of Yue is coming, he will take the lead in contacting various factions to do such a thing. , not surprising.”
Guan Luoyang said: "The two Taoist priests Jiuying and Jiuhe are not here, so what are they going to do now?"
"They plan to stay in the town at the foot of the mountain for a few days until the master comes back."
Before Qiu Di finished speaking, there was a sudden noise in the main hall.
Guan Luoyang had the best ears. After listening attentively, he clearly heard Qiu Shi's low roar of shock, anger and disbelief.
