Chen Shaohua said: "To be honest, Yang Zhenwei is my senior fellow disciple. He has been a martial arts prodigy since he was a child, with extremely high talent. However, because he had evil intentions in his early years and coveted the sacred objects of our sect, he was expelled from the sect by his master. , later returned home, took over the family business, and by chance, became the lord of Jinling City."
After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that no wonder Yang Zhenwei wanted to compete with him in swordsmanship. It turned out that he wanted to see whose swordsmanship was better between his junior brother and him.
Li Haoyang asked: "The hero is not related to us, why did he come to take the risk to save us?" Chen Shaohua said: "People in the world, when they see injustice on the road, draw their swords to help, that's all, you don't have to be polite!"
Ling Yun said with envy: "My hero, you are so good at martial arts. If Brother Yang and I could wield swords like you, it would be so majestic!" After hearing this, Qiu Hai said: "Hey, what are you thinking about, this kid? Jiang Hu It's so dangerous to fight and kill, why do you two join in the fun?"
Chen Shaohua said with a serious face: "Little brother, do you remember that someone once told you, never set foot in the world?"
Ling Yun was a little confused by his sudden question, and his face was full of doubts, but he still replied: "No, I grew up in Baiyun Village since I was a child. This time I came to Jinling City, it was the first time I left the village. I had never left the village before coming here. I have never met anyone in the world. Why do you say that, hero?"
Chen Shaohua was silent for a moment and replied: "Oh, it's nothing, just seeing you reminds me of an old friend!" Ling Yun asked: "Who is it?" Chen Shaohua waved his hand and said: "Don't mention it!" I would like to elaborate, and no more questions will be asked.
After silence, Chen Shaohua said to Ling Yun: "By the way, can you borrow your sword from me?" After hearing this, Ling Yun hurriedly took his sword from his side, handed it to Chen Shaohua and said, "This is not a sword, it's just a sword. It’s just a toy that Uncle Tiezhu gave me, and Brother Yang’s knife was also given by Uncle Tiezhu!”
After hearing this, Chen Shaohua said doubtfully: "Toy? It's interesting. Your toy is much stronger than most people's swords in the world!" After saying that, he took the sword from Ling Yun and looked at it carefully.
Suddenly, Chen Shaohua said to himself in surprise: "Longquan? No... this can't be the Longquan Sword!" Everyone was a little surprised after hearing this. Ling Yun asked: "Longquan Sword? What Longquan Sword? ?" Chen Shaohua stretched out one end of the sword hilt in front of everyone, pointed to the words engraved on the end of the sword and said: "Look, there is something engraved on the sword!"
Ling Yun scratched his head and then asked: "I... I just thought these two words were very beautiful, so I asked Uncle Tiezhu to engrave them on them. Is this Longquan Sword famous? How do you know this name, hero?"
Chen Shaohua said: "Little friends, you don't know. This Longquan sword is said to be an ancient artifact, and it is incomparable to anything in the world!"
Chen Shaohua's words aroused the curiosity of everyone present except Qiu Hai. Ling Yun, Li Haoyang and Wang Damiao all asked: "Master Chen, tell us quickly!"
Chen Shaohua was about to speak when he saw the waiter knocking on the door and walking in with drinks and refreshments. He put the refreshments on the table and said to them: "Guests, please have some refreshments first. The dishes will be ready soon!" Ling Yun pointed to the refreshments on the table and asked, "Hey, little brother, what's the name of this snack? I've had it in the inn, and it tastes great!"
The waiter replied with a smile on his face: "Young hero, you are really discerning! This is a specialty of Jinling City. It's called yellow rice cake. The locals call it Huangyuan rice cracker. It's made with the special food here." A kind of glutinous rice made by soaking the ashes of yellow gardenia and various fragrant fruit trees into water, adding the clear liquid into it, grinding it into rice slurry with a small grinder, then boiling it over low heat into a paste, and beating it It is formed into a shape and has a sweet and soft texture. It can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or fried, and the taste is different. It is really a rare delicacy in the world!"
After listening to this, Ling Yun and Li Haoyang hurriedly picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it into their mouths, chewing it carefully. Their mouths were full of fragrance. They couldn't help but give the waiter a thumbs up and said: "Well, it is indeed a delicacy in the world!" The waiter smiled. Hehe said: "Young hero, please use it slowly, I will go to work first!" After saying that, he withdrew.
Qiu Hai placed the teacups in front of everyone one by one, filled them with tea, and said, "Drink some tea first!"
After drinking tea, Ling Yun asked impatiently: "My hero, please tell us the story of Longquan Sword Capital!"
Chen Shaohua said: "There are three undiscovered swords in the rivers and lakes, named "Longquan", "Yuquan" and "Lingquan" respectively. Legend has it that these three swords were left by several ancient sages more than a thousand years ago. These three swords The swords are in the hands of the three sects in the world, and they have become the treasures of each sect. For more than a thousand years, countless heroes have tried to fight for them, but they have never been able to do so. It is said that these three swords are not made of extraordinary iron. Iron is cut like mud, and no blood is stained. After more than a thousand years of rivers and lakes disputes, many magical weapons made by famous masters have been broken in front of them, but they are still intact, bright as new, and there is no trace on the sword. None of them have been left behind. Especially the Longquan Sword. It is said that when it is unsheathed, its sound is loud, like the roar of a dragon. Unfortunately, no one has ever been able to see its true appearance!"
Having said this, Chen Shaohua picked up the teacup and drank.
Li Haoyang seemed to find something wrong with his words, so he asked: "So, have you seen the other two swords?"
Chen Shaohua said: "Oh, this Lingquan Sword is in the hands of the Taiyi Sect of Sanqing Mountain. When I was a boy, I was lucky enough to see the other Jade Spring Sword when I visited Taoist Zhizhen of the Taiyi Sect with my master. The object is the treasure of our sect. I am ashamed to say that back then, my senior brother was expelled from the sect by my master for trying to steal the Yuquan Sword!"
After Chen Shaohua finished speaking, everyone present nodded. Ling Yun asked: "Then...where is the Longquan Sword? Where is the Longquan Sword? Have you never seen it before?"
Chen Shaohua put down the teacup in his hand, Wang Damiao picked up the teapot, walked over with a limp leg, refilled a cup for him, then returned to his seat and continued to wait to listen to him.
Chen Shaohua continued: "Speaking of this Longquan Sword, not only have I never seen it, not even my master has had the chance to see it!"
Li Haoyang, Ling Yun and Wang Damiao asked in unison: "Ah? Why?"
Chen Shaohua said: "I also heard from my master and rumors in the world that this Longquan Sword was originally in the hands of the Shenlong Sect in the mountain. It is said that more than two hundred years ago, there was a tragic fight between the Crescent Sect and the Shenlong Sect. The two factions fought fiercely, and both sides suffered extremely heavy casualties. After several days and nights of fierce fighting, the Shenlong Sect was defeated, and the leader fled, and was hunted down by the then leader of the Crescent Moon Sect with more than a dozen of his henchmen. Strange Yes, since then, the head of the Shenlong Sect and the people who pursued him have never appeared in the world again. Some people say that they were killed by the head of the Shenlong Sect, while others say that they broke into the maze. He was poisoned and died. There are various rumors, and it is difficult to tell whether they are true or false. But in any case, since then, the Shenlong Sect has been destroyed, and this once powerful sect no longer exists in the world. Along with it, There is also the Longquan Sword that is the best in the world. The Crescent Sect on the other side is not much better. The members of the sect suffered countless casualties. The elites of the sect, including the leader, the protector and all the elders were even more casualties. Even the Crescent Sect was seriously injured. The sect’s peerless sword, the Soul-Chasing Sword, also disappeared with the disappearance of the sect leader.”
After Chen Shaohua finished speaking, everyone was silent for a while in surprise. After a while, Li Haoyang asked: "Why did the two factions have such a fierce fight? The Crescent Sect has so many casualties but they want to drive out the Shenlong Sect? How big is this? Are you all grudges?" Wang Damiao and Ling Yun also echoed: "Yes, why?"
Chen Shaohua did not answer, but glanced at Qiu Hai, and then drank again.
Qiu Hai understood what Chen Shaohua meant, so he continued what he said: "No one in the world knows why there was such a tragic conflict between the two factions. Some said it was because of old grudges, and some said it was because of the competition for status in the world. Some people also say that it is to snatch the Longquan Sword. There are various theories, but none of them are convincing. If it is because of old grudges, the two factions are thousands of miles apart, and there has never been any conflict. If it is because of the Jianghu status, there is no need to fight to the death, if it is for Longquan Sword!"
Li Haoyang asked: "Oh? Grandpa Hai, it turns out you also know these things? Then why can't it be for Longquan Sword?" Ling Yun and Wang Damiao also asked: "Yes, why is it impossible?"
Qiu Hai saw that they were all curious about these rumors, so he continued: "Have you ever contacted the people from Black Wind Castle and found anything special about them?" After saying that, Qiu Hai looked at Ling Yun and the others. Three people.
Ling Yun and the others tilted their heads and thought about it, trying to find this so-called special thing about the people from Black Wind Castle.
Suddenly, Ling Yun seemed to think of something, and he said in surprise: "I thought of it!" Everyone looked at him.
Wang Damiao asked: "Ling Yun, what did you find?" Ling Yun said: "The people in Black Wind Castle all use knives, and no one uses a sword!"
After hearing this, Li Haoyang and Wang Damiao suddenly realized that they hadn't noticed it yet, but when they mentioned it, it turned out to be true. So, they all looked at Qiu Hai and Chen Shaohua in unison.
Qiu Hai said with a smile: "Yes, since the founding of the New Moon Sect, all members of the New Moon Sect have practiced sword skills, and no one has ever practiced sword skills. This Longquan Sword is an unparalleled treasure in the eyes of others, but in the New Moon Sect, In the eyes of the Moon Sect, it is just a good weapon. How could the Crescent Sect fight to the death with a big sect like the Shenlong Sect for a sword? So this speculation seems to be unbelievable." Li Haoyang and Ling Yun nodded repeatedly after hearing Qiu Hai's words.
Wang Damiao asked: "Grandpa, why have you never told me about these legends?" Qiu Hai touched her head and shook his head helplessly.
Chen Shaohua said: "These are all legends from a long time ago. Your grandpa doesn't want you to see such a bloody world! Wang Damiao said "Oh" and lowered his head silently.
Li Haoyang asked: "Although the Crescent Sect may not be aiming for the Longquan Sword, after all, the Shenlong Sect was destroyed, but the Crescent Sect is still there. Could it be that they got the Longquan Sword and hid it?" Are you up?"
Qiu Hai said: "It is possible, but no one can confirm it. Chen Shaoxia, what do you think?"
Just as Chen Shaohua was about to answer, there was another knock on the door. It turned out to be the waiter and several waiters who brought the wine and food.
The waiter greeted everyone and put the food and wine on the table, shouting: "Anchovy shrimp, squirrel fish, poached meat...The last one is our Zuixianlou's signature dish - Immortal Aftertaste. This is a good five-digit item." It is made from mountain delicacies, five kinds of seafood, and the most famous Yangbu yuba in Jinling City. It has an excellent taste and is unforgettable to the gods. Guests, please use it slowly. If you need anything else, Just give me orders at any time!"
Chen Shaohua pointed to the pot of wine on the table and asked: "What kind of wine is this?" The waiter replied: "Young hero, this is the best wine in Jinling City. It is called "Ten Days Drunk". The treasure of our Zuixianlou store!" Chen Shaohua said: "Oh? Really? Then serve it to everyone first!"
The waiter hurriedly picked up the wine flask and filled everyone with a full glass. Then he said, "Guests, please use it slowly. Please excuse me!" After saying that, he left.
Qiu Hai picked up the water and wine on the table, stood up and said to Chen Shaohua: "I would like to give you a drink on behalf of Chen Shaohua. Thank you so much for saving me!" After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all.
Seeing this, Ling Yun and others also picked up their wine glasses and said, "Thank you, Master Chen!" After saying that, they followed Qiu Hai's example, raised their heads, and drank the whole drink. Seeing this, Chen Shaohua also picked up his wine glass, stood up, and gave everyone a drink in return.
Qiu Hai looked at the dishes on the table, nodded and said: "I have been licking blood for most of my life. I have never seen or eaten any delicious food, but this is the first time I have seen the delicacies on this table! I didn't expect it. I am so lucky to be in the spotlight of Chen Shaoxia!" After saying that, he and Chen Shaohua burst into laughter. Chen Shaohua said: "Old escort chief Qiu was joking. To be honest, this is the first time I have seen this!"
Ling Yun said: "Grandpa Hai, if you like it, I'll treat you to it every day!" After hearing this, Qiu Hai smiled and said, "Oh, really? Grandpa Hai, thank you first, but, Ling Yun, you have to bring your grandpa with you." Come and have a bite!"
As soon as Qiu Hai said these words, Ling Yun suddenly fell silent. These words just stimulated Ling Yun's heart. At this time, he was missing Old Man Ling very much. Now that he had escaped from the tiger's mouth, it was time to go back. If he caused any trouble again, he should go back. It’s hard to explain.
Thinking of this, Ling Yun said to Qiu Hai: "Grandpa Hai, tomorrow Brother Yang and I will pack up and go home. We have been out for almost a month. Grandpa and Uncle Ming must be worried to death."
Li Haoyang patted Ling Yun on the shoulder and said: "Ling Yun, don't worry, Brother Yang is with you." Qiu Hai saw him and said: "Okay, okay, Grandpa Mingri Hai will prepare a carriage for you. You can take the main road." Go back soon. Come on, come on, let’s eat first, the food is already cold!” After that, he said to Chen Shaohua: “Chen Shaoxia, come on, come on, eat the food, eat the food!”
Everyone started eating with their chopsticks, and they all praised these delicious dishes.
After they were full of wine and food, everyone started drinking tea again. Ling Yun suddenly asked: "Grandpa Hai, you haven't finished telling your story just now, what happens next?"
Qiu Hai slapped his forehead and said: "Oh, look, we are just here to eat and drink. Where did we just talk?" Li Haoyang reminded: "Grandpa Hai, you just said that the Longquan Sword does not belong to the Crescent Sect!" Qiu Hai! Hai said: "Yes, yes, that's it. Chen Shaoxia, tell me what you think?"
Chen Shaohua took a sip of tea and said, "I thought this Longquan Sword could not be in the Crescent Sect!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone became more interested and asked: "Why?"
Chen Shaohua said: "This is what Qiu Biaotou said earlier. From top to bottom, the Crescent Sect uses knives, and no one uses swords. The Longquan Sword has no value to the Crescent Sect, but it may attract more people. A vendetta. Secondly, if the Crescent Sect really got the Longquan Sword and hid it for more than two hundred years without showing it to anyone, it would be even more meaningless. Thirdly, even if the Crescent Sect intentionally hid it secretly for hundreds of years, it would be impossible not to leak it. If there is even the slightest rumor, there will always be people in the world seeking confirmation. However, over the past two hundred years, people in the world have investigated the Crescent Sect countless times, but found nothing. Therefore, I believe that this Longquan Sword cannot be in the hands of the Crescent Sect. !”
After listening to Chen Shaohua's analysis, everyone nodded and felt that what Chen Shaohua said was reasonable.
Wang Damiao asked: "Didn't you say that the Crescent Sect had lost all its elites at that time? Then why is the Crescent Sect still so powerful now? When my grandfather was young, he was always working as a escort for the Crescent Sect, right? , Grandpa?" He said, looking at Qiu Hai.
Qiu Hai said: "Yes, when grandpa was young, the Crescent Sect was one of the few large sects in the world, but it was only after hundreds of years of careful management by more than ten leaders and elders that the Crescent Sect accumulated family background. It is said that after the annihilation war against the Shenlong Sect, there were only a few old, weak, sick and disabled people left in the Crescent Sect. With the only bloodline of the leader, relying on a crescent sword technique left behind by the sect, it took several generations of hard work to gradually recover and become a dominant gang in the world again. Just a few years ago, The previous leader was killed in an accidental attack, the young leader disappeared, and the church was leaderless, which is why it is now like this."
Li Haoyang and others said in surprise: "Oh! So that's it!"
As he said that, everyone looked at Chen Shaohua, expecting him to tell them more stories.
Chen Shaohua looked a little strange, his eyes were wandering, and he simply said: "Yes, that's it. After the death of Crescent Sect leader Zou Feilin, Jinling City took the opportunity to get rid of the control of the Crescent Sect. Nowadays, the power of Jinling City is at its peak. As the saying goes, There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, so how can two major factions be allowed to coexist within a hundred miles of Jinling City? I’m afraid there will inevitably be another bloody storm in the future!"
Qiu Hai nodded, convinced, while Li Haoyang clenched his fists and said: "The Lord of Jinling City is cruel and cruel, and he doesn't look like a good person. We cannot let him continue to do evil!"
Ling Yun also said: "Master Chen, why didn't anyone prevent this disaster?" Chen Shaoxia glanced at the two young people, cast admiring glances at them, and then said: "What the two kids said It's just that things in Jianghu are not black and white. Not to mention that no one in Jianghu has the ability to intervene. Even if there is, it is difficult for outsiders to intervene in the fight between his two families. You two are not from Jianghu. , it’s better to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible!”
Qiu Hai and Wang Damiao also said yes again and again. The passionate eyes of Li Haoyang and Ling Yun gradually dimmed. They knew that the Chen Shaoxia in front of them was right. They were just two country boys. They could not change the grievances in the world. .
Seeing that everyone was silent, Chen Shaohua picked up the wine glass and said: "It's getting late, and I have private matters to attend to. I feel extremely honored to be able to meet a few of you today. After drinking this glass of wine, we will see you later!"
Qiu Hai raised his glass and said: "Shaoxia Chen is too modest. It is our honor to meet a martial arts wizard like Shaoxia Chen!"
Ling Yun said nervously: "Master Chen, if you leave now, what will happen if the Lord of Jinling City arrests us again?"
Chen Shaohua smiled and said: "Don't worry, little friend, since the Lord of Jinling City has let you go, there is absolutely no reason to take you back. However, I still advise everyone not to get involved in the dispute between Jinling City and the Crescent Sect, otherwise , if you make a mistake, you may be in trouble for life!" After saying that, he raised his head and drank the wine in the cup, and the others also drank the wine in the cup.
Chen Shaohua put down his wine glass, said goodbye to everyone one by one, and went straight downstairs.
Li Haoyang and Ling Yun chatted for a while, packed their luggage, called the waiter, and asked how much the food and wine cost. The waiter enthusiastically told them that the food and wine were fifteen taels in total, and the young man in front had already paid. After hearing this, several people felt a little embarrassed. They had agreed that Ling Yun would treat him to a drink, but instead they were freeloaders.
After bidding farewell to the waiter at the Zuixianlou store, the few of them bought some elders' clothes in the city and returned to Qiu Hai's home in Wuliting.
Qiu Hai briefly explained to them and then went out to arrange carriages for them. Li Haoyang and Ling Yun were packing their luggage together in the house.
Wang Damiao leaned against the door and said to Li Haoyang with some reluctance: "Brother Yang, after you go back this time, will you come again?"
Li Haoyang put down the folded clothes in his hands, turned around, sat on the edge of the bed, tilted his head and smiled: "What? Are you reluctant to let me go?"
Wang Damiao instantly blushed at his rhetorical question. She flicked her sleeves and said, "No, I'm just asking casually!" After that, she pouted and went out angrily. .
Ling Yun smiled and said: "Brother Yang, it seems that Sister Miao is reluctant to leave. How about... you stay and I go back alone?"
Li Haoyang made an innocent gesture, ignored him, got up and continued to pack his luggage.
Early the next morning, Li Haoyang and Ling Yun got on the carriage prepared by Qiu Hai for them. Under Wang Damiao's reluctant eyes, the two drove the carriage away from Wuliting, leaving the confines of Jinling City, heading towards the long-awaited Walking slowly towards my hometown.
