Sword of Coming

Along the gurgling river like a green silk ribbon, Zhang Jing and Chen Pingan, who came from afar, walked side by side.

Perhaps it was this paradise, with its pleasant scenery, tranquility and peace, or maybe it was the accountant who was half a member of his family beside him. The old monk Zhang Jing, who had experienced countless storms, gradually calmed down and thought about the incident at Shujian Lake. Talk to Chen Pingan slowly.

It turned out that everyone had underestimated Su Gaoshan's appetite. This one of the great Li cavalry generals who had been eyeing the Zhu Ying Dynasty, after taking the capital of Shihao Kingdom with almost no effort, not only turned his horse's head, The cavalry under his command took advantage of the situation and drove straight into another Zhu Ying vassal state. Even if the war was as fierce, there was still that "leisure and leisurely" person who came to the Shujian Lake in person and showed up publicly, threatening to wipe out the Shujian Lake. Those who obey will prosper and those who rebel will perish. The truth is that simple. The so-called obedience and rebellion are more straightforward. Shu Jian Hu Ye Xiu who is willing to hand over all Shanmen's family wealth can survive and "cleanse his body and leave home". After leaving Shu Jian Lake, he is willing to hand over half of his property and become the lowest military monk of Da Li. The wild cultivators who attacked the Zhu Ying Dynasty together could stay in Shujian Lake for the time being, but after that, the ownership of each mountain top, whether they needed to move the mountain gate and the ancestral hall, they also needed to obey the orders of the Dali cavalry.

As for Gongliu Island, in the late spring of this year, a group of secretive foreign monks appeared and became the guests of Gongliu Island. With Su Gaoshan's appearance, tens of thousands of monks visited the entire Shujian Lake. Just last night, under the personal leadership of Liu Laocheng, they attacked Qingxia Island without any warning. One of the old monks, after Liu Laocheng broke through the landscape formation of Qingxia Island, his magic skills reached the sky. He must be There is no doubt that a cultivator in the fifth realm was able to destroy almost the entire Hengbo Mansion with a single blow. After that, the cultivator who was waiting for help formed a formation with more than a dozen magic weapons. When he was defeated, he wanted to escape. The departing Liu Zhimao was intercepted, captured, and escorted to Gongliu Island. Seeing that the opportunity was not good, Zhang Dao did not go to die, but sneaked out through a secret underwater passage on Qingxia Island, and hurried to Shihao Country, relying on the enshrined jade tablet. , found Chen Pingan.

Chen Ping'an said nothing. After listening to Zhang's story, he asked, "What's Liu Laocheng's attitude?"

Zhang Jing shook his head and said: "Only after the transfer of the slips did I learn that from the time almost all the immortal monks landed on Gongliu Island to the time when we, the owner of the island, were captured back to Gongliu Island, Liu Laocheng never said a word. I have never seen a local monk from Shujian Lake."

Zhang Jin sighed with emotion: "Although I hate Liu Laocheng very much, I have to admit that this is the skill that a high-level five-level wild cultivator should have."

Chen Ping'an said: "There should be a lot of wild cultivators in Shujian Lake now, cursing Liu Laocheng as a traitor to Shujian Lake and a lackey of Da Li."

Zhang Ding smiled bitterly, "There are more than a thousand islands and tens of thousands of wild cultivators. Everyone has too much time to take care of themselves. They are almost scared out of their wits. I guess just mentioning Liu Laocheng and Su Gaoshan now will make people tremble."

Zhang Jing shook his head gently, "The little backbone and backbone left in Shujian Lake is completely finished. Just like the extremely dangerous and sincere cooperation earlier, when we worked together to kill the foreign Nascent Soul cultivator and the Golden Core Sword Cultivator, from now on the wine table We won't talk about it anymore, Liu Laocheng, Liu Laocheng! I really can't imagine how much benefit it is to make Liu Laocheng do this, even if he doesn't hesitate to sell the entire Shujian Lake! That concierge woman in Zhu Xian Mansion, Hong Su, it was I who was ordered to go out and search hard for ten years before I found the reincarnation of the previous woman Jianghu Monarch and brought her back to Qingxia Island. Therefore, I know that Liu Laocheng is not as indifferent to Shujian Lake as the outside world reports. .”

Zhang Jing looked bleak and stopped, squatting by the river, washing his face with water, looking in a daze.

The current situation, compared to when he first worked hard with Liu Zhimao in Shujian Lake, when the island was beaten by an earthly immortal and sank to the bottom of the lake, seems to make Zhang Qi even more worried and helpless.

As we get older, our morale will inevitably decline.

Especially since Zhang Jie only has a lifetime left, and he wants to die together, Zhang Jie is willing to beheaded, but will he be allowed to do so? With just a few clicks of a finger, he, a monk in the Dragon Gate Realm who was relatively well-respected in Shujian Lake, could be wiped out in ashes on the spot.

Chen Pingan held the horse with the sword on his waist and said calmly: "As long as a person like Liu Laocheng makes up his mind to return to Shujian Lake, it will definitely not be for a river and lake monarch. At that time, he boarded Qingxia Island to suppress Gu Can and the descendant of the real dragon are just dispensable blinders. In fact, without that attack, all the wild cultivators in Shujian Lake would have no choice but to wait to die and be slaughtered. Because except for Liu Zhimao, there are almost no When people saw the general trend sweeping Aquarius Continent, they thought Shujian Lake could stay out of it. Maybe they thought it would be better if the world outside was in chaos, so that they could fish in troubled waters. Just like this time during the Shihao Kingdom war, many Shujian Lake wild cultivators took the opportunity to infiltrate , I believe many people have become fat, but they didn’t expect that just after making a fortune, someone would have their house confiscated. After hundreds of years of hard work and accumulation, they don’t even know who they are working for.”

Zhang Jing, who had always been squatting by the river, said helplessly: "It's not entirely the fault of Shu Jian Hu's poor eyesight. To put it bluntly, in addition to our Qingxia Island, there are also Qingzhong and Tianmu Island from the hostile camp. Those who want to embrace the Dali Iron Cavalry The thighs also depend on whether the person is willing to stretch their legs and feet, and whether they can walk through the temple gate while carrying the pig's head."

Chen Pingan nodded and said: "That's true."

Zhang Qi stood up and exhaled, "But if you are really smart and dare to bet big, come to Shihao Country as soon as possible to contact the Great Li Cavalry, take the initiative to submit a letter of surrender, and become a familiar face with a certain general. Then as long as Recording the spies of Lvboting in Dali will make a lot of money now. In the future, Shujian Lake will re-divide the power, and there will be indispensable benefits. That is the real fat and profit. Our Qingxia Island has actually done a lot Well, I lose because I haven't been able to contact Su Gaoshan, and I only stayed with Tan Yuanyi on Lisu Island. In addition, Liu Laocheng intervened, and Shan Jiuren fell short."

Chen Ping'an frowned and thought deeply, was silent for a moment, and asked doubtfully: "Senior Zhang, do you know that in our Aquarius Continent, in the past ten years, have there been any large sect-headed immortal family mansions that want to change the sect's address? Even if it is Have you ever heard of something that seems to be a bit like a rumor?"

Zhang Jing shook his head slumped and said: "No. For example, as the leader on the mountain of our Aquarius Continent, the old master Qi of the Shengaozong has just become a heavenly king. He is as stable as a mountain. The Shengaozong is also a group of Taoist immortals who have cultivated purity. From then on, There is no sign of outward expansion. According to the island owner’s chat, Shen Gao Zong seemed to have recalled a group of genealogy Taoist priests, which was very unusual. The island owner even speculated that Shen Gao Zong had discovered a new cave heaven paradise and needed to send people into it. In addition, Zhenwu Mountain, Fengxue Temple, Yunlin Jiang Family, and Old Dragon City don’t seem to have such symptoms.”

Chen Pingan nodded, "I understand."

Zhang's heart went from tense to suddenly relaxed. He was extremely tired and looked haggard.

Just seeing the face of the accountant beside him, Zhang Zhi smiled. Mr. Chen never complained. If he acted like a little lady, wouldn't he have lived in vain for hundreds of years?

Zhang Jing told Chen Ping'an that the last discussion with Liu Zhimao in Hengbo Mansion was not to say good things for Liu Zhimao, but to say whatever the facts were.

The old people in Shujian Lake left one by one, and the newcomers became more domineering than the last. Zhang Jing, who was originally a serious Immortal Master of the Eight Classics, could not find anyone to chat with. He never thought that he would meet someone with whom he could talk. He was usually a thankless "cultivation person", so he talked a little too much as soon as he started talking. He paid attention to the look of the thin young man and saw that he was not impatient, so he felt relieved.

Chen Pingan has been listening patiently.

When Zhang Jing had nothing to say, Chen Ping'an reminded him softly: "Senior Zhang, it's best not to return to Shujian Lake. It won't help anything. It's better to stay further away and wait and see what happens. "

Zhang Dao shook his head and sighed: "Where can I go? Qingxia Island is my home. If this thing hadn't happened, I wouldn't mind finding a summer resort around Shujian Lake that is similar to a prince on earth, and be safe. Spend the rest of your life.”

Chen Ping'an hesitated for a moment, "Senior Zhang, I would like to ask a digression. In the eyes of you Longmen Realm old monks, or whether Liu Zhimao has mentioned it, can you feel it in your heart and vaguely see something about the time and place you pass through? ……meteorological?"

Zhang Jing shook his head, "The island owner has never said this, at least I have never been able to do this. When it comes to the flow of energy in a place, it is the special skill of the gods of mountains and rivers. Presumably even the earth immortals cannot understand it. As for the island owner, It’s hard to say whether a great monk who is only one step away from being able to reach the upper five realms can do it. After all, when a god-man looks at mountains and rivers, he only sees the real scene, and does not involve the ethereal Qi."

Chen Pingan hesitated and stopped talking.

Zhang Jing suddenly laughed and said: "Why, Mr. Chen, is it so difficult to be a good person? You are obviously thinking about other people's matters, but you have to weigh them more carefully than your own family affairs? Mr. Chen, there is a saying that has never been done before. We are so familiar that I can't tell, but now, we are not really friends, but it's hard to say whether Zhang will live or die tomorrow, so I won't be polite to you, and I just want to talk to you."

Chen Ping'an smiled and said, "Senior Zhang, just talk."

Zhang Tao stared at the young man in front of him. He didn't speak for a long time. He let out a laugh and said, "Suddenly, I have nothing to say. What should I do?"

Chen Pingan had no choice but to take off the sword-raising gourd and drink wine to refresh himself.

Even just hearing about the incident on Qingxia Island consumes a lot of energy and affects the whole body. The many calculations after that are even more taxing.

Chen Ping'an said: "There is a hilltop on the easternmost side of Falcon Mountain that has just migrated. I saw some strange phenomena there. If Senior Zhang can trust me, why not stay there first and just take it as a break. Now the worst is The result is that Liu Zhimao died on Gongliu Island and was killed to scare the monkeys. No one can stop what the old man will do, let alone me. It is better than going back now, and maybe he will be looked down upon. For an invisible provocation, they were taken into Gongliu Island Water Prison together. The old man might not be afraid of this, but would be happy to see Liu Zhimao. However, since Qingxia Island is only suffering from Hengbo Mansion and has not yet completely collapsed, even The vassals including Su Lin Island have not been affected, which means that once there is a turning point in the future, Qingxia Island needs someone to step forward. I can't and I don't want to, but Zhang Ding, Liu Zhimao's most trustworthy person, The old man of Qingxia Island, even if his realm is not high, he can convince the public."

Zhang Jing thought about it carefully, nodded, and laughed at himself: "I just work hard."

Zhang Dao suddenly told Chen Ping'an in a heart-hugging voice, "Be careful over there on Gongliu Island. Someone is using me as bait. If it is true, why did the other party bother to use me as bait? Instead of just using Gu Can and Chunting Mansion as bait, I thought I don’t understand. There must be a reason why I need to make such twists and turns. Of course, Mr. Chen should have thought that I was just getting an advantage and being obedient, hoping for peace of mind. The burden was on me the moment I left Qingxia Island. , I have already placed it on Mr. Chen’s shoulders.”

Chen Ping'an smiled knowingly and said: "Some kind words are still necessary. At least the other party will feel much better. This is also a little truth I just learned from a young man named Guan."

Zhang Jing joked: "Mr. Chen still wants to learn principles from others?"

Chen Pingan pointed at Zhang Jing, then pointed at Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye, and then drew a circle toward the village at the foot of Falcon Mountain. How many monks on the mountain who know how to be courteous when crossing a bridge are willing to practice this small principle? Right?"

The depression in Zhang's heart was relieved a little, "Then I will go to the hilltop that Mr. Chen mentioned and take a walk to find some reason?"

Chen Ping'an smiled and said, "What's wrong with that?"

Zhang Ting looked around. It had been many years since he had calmed down and looked at the human scenery at the foot of these mountains.

Chen Pingan said: "I will not rush back to Shujian Lake immediately for Liu Zhimao. I still have my own things to do. Even if I go back, I will only do what I can."

Zhang Ding nodded, "If we had just met and heard this answer, I would be extremely anxious. At this moment, I have no energy at all, and I dare not and do not want to force others to make things difficult for me. Mr. Chen, just do things according to your own ideas."

Chen Ping'an and Zhang Dao said almost in unison, "I still have to say some kind words."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zhang Ding straightened his clothes and left, no longer turning into a rainbow to control the wind. He walked across the small bridge and walked slowly away.

Chen Pingan took Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye together and led the horses through the bluestone path of the village. After climbing the mountain, they passed the gate of Falcon Luo Mountain. They did not turn away people thousands of miles away. There was a small archway, and even the gatekeeper None of the monks. There is a single line of Falcon Luoshan monks, even if there is more than one lineage in the Patriarch Hall, there are still only a handful of them. All together, leaving aside the worshipers and guests, there are estimated to be less than twenty real Falcon Luoshan monks. However, there are only 20 people on Falcon Mountain. There is also a place similar to Tongyezhou's Huantian Street and Chishui City's Yuanwei Street. After all, monks practice Taoism and money opens the way. This is a principle that has not been easy for thousands of years, so Falcon Mountain will not be too deserted.

Chen Pingan looked back.

Zhang Zhen's figure has disappeared.

If Zhang Zheng failed to get the answer he wanted from his side, Liu Zhimao was imprisoned and became a prisoner of Gongliu Island, and it was very possible that he would be beheaded. Isn't Zhang Zheng disappointed? Definitely extremely disappointed.

But.

Disappointment is one thing, but what you should do after disappointment or what you need to do depends more on your character and skill.

Therefore, Chen Ping'an would respect people like Zhang Jing, Guan Yiran, and the ghost general of Shihao Kingdom whom he met by chance in Lingguan Temple, Huanglishan Su Xinzhai.

We never know whether we will encounter greater wind, rain and snow when walking on the miserable muddy road, or whether we will meet one or two good people, like flickering lights.

Chen Ping'an invited the ghost who was a monk in the sea-viewing realm to cover the eyes of Ma Duyi and Zeng, so that they would not be on the street of Falcon Luoshan. She sells spiritual weapons and buys them. She and Zeng Ye have already "shared the spoils". She will also help Zeng Ye make suggestions. In the current state, which spiritual weapon should be bought is the most cost-effective. Don't blindly seek good things and covet quality. , although Zeng Ye is picky and often greedy, he still listens to Ma Duyi's advice. In this way, one person and one ghost have become true friends.

Chen Pingan saw it in his eyes and smiled in his heart.

Because it is a fairy shop, some of the worldly treasures that have been dusted for decades or centuries, or that have just been collected at a low price, are often the lucky additions to a fairy money transaction, which is similar to that on Yuanwei Street. , Chen Pingan bought a picture of a lady and a large imitation of the canal yellow sword, and the old shopkeeper gave away three small things for free of charge. It was almost the same. At this time, the old ghost would come out to cut off the practitioners of the world of mortals. Even if they are engaged in business, they may not be able to judge the quality and value of antiques from secular dynasties accurately, so Chen Pingan and his party made mistakes again.

Returned with a full load.

Leaving Falcon Mountain.

Chen Ping'an still followed the established route, walking on the border of Shihao Kingdom, passing through city passes one after another, and fulfilling every last wish, big or small, for those evil spirits and ghosts.

But during this period, I have been paying close attention to the movements of Shujian Lake. It's just like the monks in the Falcon Luoshan store buying a stack of old newspapers at a low price. The news about Shujian Lake is mostly trivial gossip.

During the "small full" period of April, if you are in Lizhu Dongtian's hometown town, you need to be very careful about fighting for water in the fields, otherwise it will affect the year's harvest.

When Chen Ping'an was about to return to Shujian Lake, he got a copy of the Xianjiadi newspaper that was widely circulated in the northern border of Shihao Kingdom, which recorded several big news.

Cao Pang, the commander of another large Li cavalry force, used extremely bold troops and divided his troops into three groups despite danger. Only the central army was left to garrison in place and confront the border army of the Zhu Ying Dynasty. The remaining two groups of cavalry troops successively broke through the two The vassal state of the Zhuying Dynasty was of course not the kind of annexation, but the field forces that the two vassal states could freely dispatch were completely dispersed. Many soldiers and horses could only continue to shrink, relying on the strong cities and towns, and working in separate camps. Trapped in a corner, this allowed Cao Pang's cavalry to have more freedom.

Refugees from the two countries poured into the border area of ​​the Zhuying Dynasty. Envoys from the vassal state temples continued to go to the capital of Zhuying, crying for their fathers and mothers, kowtowing and bleeding, expressing their pity and praying to Zhuying's army to save the people from the fire and to attack decisively and fight with the great army. Li Manzi fought decisively outside the city. For this reason, the general who was stationed at the border of Zhu Ying and confronted Cao Ping was criticized. The reputation of cowardice spread throughout Zhu Ying's court and home. There were even rumors that this man had an affair with Da Li, and Zhu Ying's temple was criticized. They were forced to divide into two main camps: the main battle camp and the main defense camp. The civil and military camps were mixed, and the mountains and mountains were also mixed. In the court, the noise was so loud that Emperor Zhu Ying was so angry that Long Yan was furious several times. He simply threw up his sleeves and retreated to discuss the matter.

If this is just a major event in the world.