Huanwan stood outside the palace, playing with her long hair like clouds with her slender jade fingers, her beautiful eyes twinkling like stars, wondering what she was thinking.
Suddenly, a burst of screams sounded, like the cry of a night owl, heart-rending, with an indescribable harsh sound.
"Alas." Huanwan sighed softly, and Emei frowned slightly. But it also has a strange charm, like Xizi holding his heart and sighing in sorrow, which makes people feel like their mind has been taken away. He said to himself: "This life and death talisman is really terrible, no matter what, let Yuliancheng take its place." I lift it."
Not long after the screams subsided, Yu Liancheng, who was dressed in black robes, slowly walked out of the hall and said leisurely: "This Wei Lianxiang is indeed the senior brother of the Yin Queen. Although his martial arts may not be better than Zhu Yuyan's, his poison-using skills are mysterious. It’s unpredictable, and when you reach the realm of transformation, you might fall into his trap if you’re not careful.”
Huanwan gave a sweet laugh, her laughter was clear and sweet, like a lark singing: "But once I meet the young master, I can only tie my hands, and I will be planted with the talisman of life and death..."
Yu Liancheng glanced at her and said: "That is the elder of your Yingui Sect. Now that you are controlled by me, you can still laugh."
Huan looked at Yu Liancheng with reverence and said: "I am now the young master's son. I am loyal to the young master. No matter what I do, I must first consider the young master."
"My words are quite sweet, but I still won't unlock the life and death talisman for you. You are such a cunning girl that I can't believe it. Only the life and death talisman can make you more honest." Yu Liancheng strode forward. .
"Bah, stingy, stinky man." Huanwan cursed in a low voice.
"What did you say?"
"Huanwan said that the young master has unparalleled martial arts skills and is extremely handsome." Huanwan stuck out her tongue and quickly chased after him: "By the way, young master, the old lady Duguyou of the Dugu Clan is here and wants to see the young master."
"Oh." Yu Liancheng's eyes flashed: "Does You Chuhong want to see me, the 'Emperor Master', or Yang Guang?"
Huanwan smiled sweetly and said, "Of course I want to see the Imperial Master."
"As the head of a clan, I am not blind at last." Yu Liancheng's eyes were half-closed, and there seemed to be light in his eyes: "Just from the performance of the Dugu clan in the Taiji Hall yesterday, it can be seen that they are not wholeheartedly patriotic. . Let this old woman dry out first and show her off."
"I know." Huanwan smiled sweetly and said, "By the way, in addition to You Chuhong, there seems to be a little girl named Dugufeng."
Yu Liancheng paused, thought for a moment, and said: "Well, You Chuhong is also considered a senior in the martial arts world, and is the real head of the Dugu Clan. Now I am also short of people, so I can't neglect it. I'd better go and see him first." she."
Huanwan: "..."
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Although Dugu Feng is the leader of the Dugu Valve, the person who actually controls the rudder of the Dugu Valve is the biological mother of the Dugu Valve, You Chuhong.
You Chuhong was nearly a hundred years old. When he was sixty years old, he gave up his sword and used a staff, and created his own "cloak staff method". In terms of martial arts, he was also the first in the Dugu clan.
Yu Liancheng met You Chuhong in a main hall.
The old woman was wearing a black robe and a white silk blouse. She had a protruding forehead and deep-set cheeks. Her eyes were half-covered by her eyelids, as if she was blind. Her face was covered with deep wrinkles, but she revealed a trace of... The stock smells of overvaluation.
A charming and exquisite girl is supporting You Chuhong. This girl has a pure and beautiful appearance and a cold expression, giving people an unapproachable sense of nobility.
But a pair of beautiful eyes are not only as bright as stars, but also lively and agile. They turn around and are extremely cunning. It is obvious that this cold feeling is deliberately put on.
This girl is Dugu Feng, the most dazzling being among the younger generation of the Dugu Clan. In terms of martial arts alone, he is second only to You Chuhong.
"I, You Chuhong, have met the emperor's master. Yesterday, Quanzi neglected his duty, and I came here to apologize for him."
You Chuhong also saw Yu Liancheng coming from the inner hall. He touched the ground with his jade cane in his right hand and bowed slightly.
After this movement, there was another cough, and a strange blush appeared on her face. This was an old disease she had suffered from practicing the cloak and staff technique.
"Grandma, please pay attention to your health." Dugu Feng patted You Chuhong on the back, and at the same time raised her beautiful eyes to look at Yulian City, wanting to see what the 'Emperor Master' who was stirring up the world looked like.
But as soon as she raised her head, she saw Yu Liancheng looking at her with a smile, and his eyes were serious, which immediately made Dugu Feng's heart skip a beat.
The girl bit her cherry lips and didn't shy away, just looking directly at each other.
"Mrs. You, please sit down."
Of course, Yu Liancheng didn't have time to flirt with the little girl. He sat on the stool like a dragon and a tiger, and moved his eyes to You Chuhong: "Yesterday was just a trivial matter, no need to worry about it. I won't beat around the bush, the old lady is just You need to tell me your Dugu clan’s position.”
"Position? I don't understand what the Imperial Master said." You Chuhong didn't expect that the other party would be so straightforward, which was a bit unexpected.
Yu Liancheng picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip, and said: "Are you, the Yuwen Clan, loyal to the imperial court and His Majesty, or do you want to just sit on the sidelines like yesterday and wait until the situation becomes clear in the future before you attack those who have the upper hand?" One side bets big.”
You Chuhong was silent for a long time, coughed twice and said: "What about the former? What about the latter?"
Yu Liancheng's eyes were half-closed, and there seemed to be electric light exploding in his eyes, and he said slowly: "If it is the former, it will naturally be as prosperous and wealthy as it is now. If it is the latter, the Dugu Clan will follow the footsteps of the Yuwen Clan and disappear. "
"The emperor's words are a bit too full." Dugu Feng frowned slightly and hummed in dissatisfaction. He didn't know whether he was dissatisfied with Yu Liancheng's 'big talk' or because he ignored her.
You Chuhong patted the back of Dugu clan's hand and said calmly: "Although the Sui Dynasty is the nominal master of the Central Plains, heroes from all walks of life have emerged, such as Li Mi and Dou Jiande. The Turks and Dou Jiande in the outside world have become a common phenomenon. Goguryeo and others are watching with eager eyes, wondering what the emperor's masters can do to defeat the enemy."
She obviously wanted to hear Yu Liancheng's decision-making plan before considering it.
"I am the one who lets you Dugu valve make the choice, not the one who tests me."
Yu Liancheng snorted coldly, golden light flowed in his eyes, blood flowed all over his body, and he made a roaring sound like a big river. The surging Qi escaped, and a strong sense of presence oppressed every inch of space.
At this moment, You Chuhong felt as if the air in front of her had solidified and turned into an iron wall, which almost made it difficult for her to breathe.
She had originally been a little skeptical after hearing Dugu Feng's terrifying description of Yulian City, but now she knew that this Imperial Master was even more terrifying than the rumors said.
"The Dugu clan is willing to be loyal to the emperor."
It seemed that in just a moment, You Chuhong's mind was spinning, and she made a decision that would affect the entire Dugu clan, and it was also a decision that she would be extremely lucky to make in the future.
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You Chuhong left.
Before leaving, she reiterated her decision to Yu Liancheng.
——The Dugu clan is willing to be loyal to the emperor.
Yes, loyal to the emperor's master, not to the emperor Yang Guang.
The meaning is naturally self-evident.
Yu Liancheng was very satisfied with You Chuhong's decision. She was a very smart old lady.
Now that the Yuwen clan has been eradicated, the court needs a large number of talents to fill the gap and maintain the peace of Daxing. The Dugu clan can provide him with assistance.
If not, he would have eradicated the Dugu Clan long ago.
"Such a pretty sister, I wonder what your name is?" A charming smile suddenly appeared, and Huanwen's naked, white and crystal-clear feet floated out silently like a ghost.
She looked at Dugu Feng, who was petite and exquisite, but had a very feminine temperament with her beautiful eyes, and felt a sense of crisis in her heart for no reason.
Yes, Dugu Feng did not leave with the old lady.
The old lady said, "Feng'er loves martial arts and admires the emperor's extraordinary martial arts attainments. This time, he hopes to stay in the palace and serve the emperor. The Dugu family is grateful for the emperor's guidance."
Dugu Feng pouted her little mouth. Although her pretty face was full of reluctance, she still stayed. It was obvious that she had been given ideological work by her elders before.
This move is of course fraught with political considerations.
Yu Liancheng did not refuse.
Once they refuse, the Dugu clan will inevitably become suspicious and think that Yuliancheng is unwilling to receive them.
What's more, Yu Liancheng has no reason to refuse such a beauty.
Although there is no emotion now, just let it go and train it slowly.
"Little sister Dugu Feng, I have met Sister Huanwan." Dugu Feng'e frowned and suddenly smiled, her beautiful eyes blinked, showing an eagerness to try: "Little sister has heard of Sister Huanwan a long time ago. My little sister really wants to ask for advice."
Dugu Feng has been fond of martial arts but not literature since he was a child. He possesses a superb swordsmanship. Ever since he heard Dugu Feng describe what happened yesterday, he wanted to compete with Yu Liancheng and Huan Huan.
But from the first moment she saw Yu Liancheng, she knew that the gap between herself and the other party was too big to make up. But he was very interested in challenging this woman named Huanhan.
Huanwan was startled, and then she said with a sweet smile: "Huanhua has no such interest."
"Then how do you get this interest?"
On the other side, Yuliancheng stood up and said: "Huanhua, I'm going out for a while, so you and Feng'er can get acquainted."
Huanwan asked: "Where are you going, Master?"
"The Great Sui Dynasty is full of waste, and I am going to recruit a talent, but most likely I will come back disappointed, but no matter what, I have to go see him."
Yulian City strode forward without looking back: "By the way, before you go spread the news, you must let the world know that after one month, I will open Duke Yang's treasure house, which contains not only all kinds of rare treasures, Treasures, and the Evil Emperor’s relics that everyone in the Demonic Way covets.”
"Holy relics!" Huanwan exclaimed. When he wanted to inquire about this matter in detail, Yu Liancheng had disappeared.
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There is no leakage temple.
This is a very famous temple in Daxing. It is small in scale but exquisite and unique.
The main hall, the sutra collection hall, and the lecture hall are arranged in sequence. On the east and west sides are the Bodhi Hall, wing rooms, and a cross-courtyard. The courtyard is filled with sparse flowers and trees, making it quiet and elegant.
At this time, the central gate is wide open, and people come and go to make wishes and pray. When you look in, there are crowds of people and fireworks filling the air.
Yu Liancheng stepped on the white jade stone steps and arrived in front of the Main Hall. Looking into the hall, he saw a group of monks, carrying him on their backs and facing the Buddhist altar, beating chimes and chanting Buddha's name.
The abbot of this temple should be the one presiding over the rituals. Facing the monks, he clasped his hands and took the lead in chanting sutras, looking at his nose and heart. He looked like an eminent monk.
Yu Liancheng was not in a hurry, so he found a young monk, handed out the silver, and whispered a few words to him.
The young monk was shocked, glanced at Yu Liancheng in surprise, ran towards the abbot, and hurriedly conveyed the message to the abbot.
The abbot just nodded slightly. After the chanting was over and the monks left, he straightened out the abbot's cassock and then walked slowly to Yulian City: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, please forgive me for not treating people well. "
Yu Liancheng smiled and said: "There were too many people killed yesterday, so I came to your temple today to burn incense and worship Buddha."
The eminently virtuous holy monk who is well-known in Daxing put his hands together and advised: "I just hope that the donor will do less killing and benefit all living beings, otherwise he will go to Abi Hell in the future and have difficulty in reincarnation."
Yu Liancheng just laughed: "I have never cultivated good deeds in my life, and only love murder and arson. There are too many people in the world who can be killed, and there is nothing I can do about it."
"I have never practiced good deeds in my life, but only love killing people and setting fires." The virtuous holy monk read a few sentences, and then looked at Yu Liancheng with a deep and gentle look: "Although this sentence is not complete, it also implies some Zen ideas, Emperor Master He is born with wisdom and has good results in Buddhism.”
Yu Liancheng laughed and said: "There are quite a few monks who have said this to me. Why don't you ask the virtuous holy monk to give you some enlightenment so that Yu can become a Buddha and become an ancestor and reach the other shore."
The virtuous holy monk clasped his hands together, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "The donor is joking, the donor is the emperor's teacher, the emperor's teacher. As long as you have compassion and do great good deeds, you can save countless sentient beings. Just like the Bodhisattva in this world, you can It is easier to transcend to the other side than the old monk, a Buddhist monk who practices asceticism."
Yu Liancheng's eyes lit up, he raised his palms and exclaimed: "He is worthy of being a world-famous holy monk. He is really knowledgeable."
"The donor is full of praise."
Yuliancheng said: "In this case, it is better for the holy monk to return to secular life and take refuge in me, to work for the welfare of all sentient beings in the world and create a peaceful and prosperous world together."
The great saintly monk laughed dumbly and said: "Amitabha, the donor is joking. The old monk is just an old monk who does not work hard and does not distinguish between grains. He is still struggling in the sea of suffering, how can he benefit all sentient beings in the world."
Yu Liancheng said lightly: "The virtuous holy monk is indeed a useless old monk, but the evil king Shi Zhixuan is not, and Hebei Pei Ju is not."
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