"Meng Xueli and Xiao Tingyun entered Hanmen City."
"They entered 'Hengtong Juyuan' and were invited upstairs, they should have come to meet Qian Yuzhi."
"The content of the conversation is unknown. Qian Yuzhi sent them out. Xiao Tingyun was holding a white jade box, three feet long. I don't know what it was."
"… "
For the first time in three years, Meng Xueli left Hanshan. Although this trip was not public, nor did it deliberately disguise or hide traces, it naturally fell in the eyes of those who were interested.
The Hanmen City is indeed safe, but there are many people, and they are inextricably linked with the Hanshan Sword Sect.
Meng Xueli and Ji Xiao could sense the dangerous aura of the strong, but they would not be wary of low-level eye-liner scouts mixed in with the crowd. Those who were rigorously trained to observe quietly, even carefully distanced themselves from them.
Since the two of them descended the mountain, countless messages were passed quietly, from Hanmen City to the back mountain of Hanshan, and finally to the depths of the lonely valley.
The name of the valley is 'Jing Si', the valley is covered with snow, and it is empty and silent.
No matter how quiet the mountains are, there are always forests and waves, the gurgling of streams, and the chirping of insects and birds, but here is different, there is nothing, as if everything is lifeless and static. Truly the quietest place in the cold mountain.
In the year when Jixiao Jianzun became holy, the cliffs on both sides of the valley collapsed, almost blocking the road from the valley to the outside world, leaving only a narrow and long passage, which was only allowed to pass by one person at a time.
Walking in this passage, looking up at the thin line of sky fragments above your head, it is inevitable that you will be afraid. I'm afraid that a thousand-pound boulder suddenly collapses, leaving people buried at the bottom of the valley without seeing the light of day.
When the celestial phenomenon of Jixiao's sanctification shines over the Hanshan Mountain, the Supreme Elder has lived in the 'Jingsi Valley' for a long time and began to live in seclusion for a long time. He did not go out of the valley, and occasionally assigned his eldest disciple Zhou Yi to communicate externally, or summoned the real head of the sect and the masters of the peaks to give lectures.
He created the 'One Line of Heaven' channel by means of supernatural powers, and reminded the younger generation of the family to work hard: Ji Xiao is like a boulder hanging above his head, and your life is at stake, and you need to be vigilant from time to time.
Although the real master expects Hanshan to be united and stable, the rift between the elders of Taishang and Ji Xiao cannot be eliminated. Unless the time is reversed and the water is recaptured, Hu Si did not curse or leave that year.
In the Jingsi Valley, between the white snow and the mountains and rivers, there are no buildings with white walls and black tiles that Hanshan is used to, and all the pavilions and palaces are painted in vermilion. From a distance, it looks like old mottled vermilion paint on a white canvas.
Because the owner here is old, white and black are the most taboo.
That would make him think of 'mourning'.
Elder Taishang has many taboos, and the people who serve him don't even dare to mention unlucky words such as "death", "fallen", "respect" and "short life".
The only exception is the day when Jian Zun passed away, the mourner rushed into the valley, and in a hurry, he said bluntly: "Dao Zun, the sky has changed, and Jian Zun has fallen."
The crowd was horrified, thinking that this man would surely die. Unexpectedly, Dao Venerable Tai Heng's calm and hoarse voice came from behind the curtain: "I already know, let's go."
The elder Taishang, whose name is 'Tai Heng', has lived for more than 560 years. He has seen the ups and downs of practitioners, and he can't count how many great people have died.
A lot of times, to kill others is to fulfill oneself.
No one knows how much life essence he has left, and whether there is a possibility of further breakthroughs.
Although Ji Xiao laughed and called him 'old and not dead', only Ji Xiao, or now Hu Si dared to say so. Everyone in Hanshan, and even practitioners of other factions, still hold in awe of this kind of strong man who has lived for a long time and has a profound background.
…
In the dark and quiet hall, there are long lights lit, and the candles are dancing.
Zhou Yili saluted outside the heavy curtain and reported the news from Hanmen City and Hengtong Juyuan one by one.
After a long while, only more leaking ticks echoed in the hall, and the surroundings were terribly silent. Zhou Yi was uneasy, trying to reflect on what he said was wrong, and quickly added:
"Then Meng Xueli and Xiao Tingyun are just two ants in the Qi refining stage, so naturally they are not worth the Dao Zun's troubles. But Qian Yuzhi is cunning and shameless, and has repeatedly rejected my Zhou family's friendship, but today he is in cahoots with those two... Disciple I dared to guess that there was something wrong, so I came to report to Jianzun."
He knew in his heart that Taoist Taiheng hated Qian Yuzhi.
Qian Yuzhi abandoned his sword and left Hanshan to become a merchant, which was a scandal in Hanshan. Taoist Taiheng ordered that the Zhou family in Huai Shui should not trade with Qian Yu, nor let him earn a penny.
However, more than 100 years later, the branches of 'Hengtong Juyuan' have blossomed everywhere, with good quality and low price, and a good reputation. This ban was broken, intentionally or unintentionally, unknowingly.
But the elder Taishang became more and more disliked by Qian Yuzhi.
In fact, this kind of dislike is very unreasonable. After all, Qian Yuzhi is not his apprentice or nephew, but he considers himself an elder.
There are always some people who are old and can't see young people living a comfortable life. They wish they would suffer a little, at least more than they suffered when practicing swordsmanship in the past. This is a normal hardship education.
If he doesn't endure hardship according to his ideas, but he lives well, it must be abnormal and problematic.
After Ji Xiao fell, only his widow remained in Changchun Peak. The faction of the Supreme Elders in Hanshan believed that 30,000 high-grade spirit stones every year to feed the useless Meng Xueli was a waste of money. The Sect Master and the Wufeng Peak Master were unwilling to compromise, claiming that since he is Ji Xiao Dao Companion, he deserves it.
So Taoist Taiheng dispatched his eldest disciple to have private contact with Qian Yuzhi, who manages Jixiao's private treasury.
Zhou Yi thought it was foolproof. Only the strong have the power to make rules. Ji Xiao was the strongest back then, so when he got all the best things, Han Shan was at his mercy. Now that Ji Xiao is dead, who should Han Shan listen to? Isn't it obvious
But that conversation was extremely unpleasant.
He came to Hengtong Juyuan and was asked by the steward to go upstairs. Qian Yuzhi sent someone to make tea and pour water, and he was polite.
He pointed out two clear paths for Qian Yuzhi, returning the Jixiao private treasury to the Hanshan public treasury, or letting the Huaishui Zhou family take over half of the industry and the other half to Qian Yuzhi personally. Smart people will choose the second, but Qian Yu will not choose the one. He was smiling, but his tone was tight.
Zhou Yi gradually lost his patience: "Tai Heng has an order, do you dare not to obey?"
Qian Yuzhi knocked on the table with the folding fan: "Senior Brother Zhou, don't use Dao Zun to press me, I am no longer a sword cultivator. Businessmen value profits, but don't pay attention to morality. Jian Zun divides me 50% of the profits, and of course I do things for Jian Zun."
Zhou Yi looked indifferent: "Jianzun has fallen, and the person who knows the current affairs is Junjie, don't you understand?"
Qian Yuzhi smiled casually: "Although Jianzun passed away, his Taoist companion is still there, and Changchun Peak is still there. Everyone knows that husband and wife are one."
"What if his Dao Companion is no longer there? Wait until then, if you want to vote for another Mingzhu, I'm afraid it's too late!"
Qian Yuzhi smiled and shook his head, and unfolded the folding fan in his hand with a 'clatter'. I saw four thick ink characters on the fan: 'None of your business'.
Zhou Yi's complexion changed suddenly, and suddenly stood up: "You are presumptuous!"
Qian Yuzhi shook the fan with the words "It's none of your business" and said in a low voice:
"Although my cultivation base is not good, I am not someone who can be manipulated by others. I have kept a soul lamp in countless shops, banks, and pawn shops all over the world. The shopkeepers and stewards have already memorized my instructions, as long as I have a soul lamp. If it's gone, just open the kit I left behind and follow the instructions in the kit...
"If I die and the Tao disappears, within half an hour, I guarantee that the whole world, and even the three worlds, will know why I died! Because Taiheng Taoist covets Sword Master's private treasury, seeks money and kills his life, and persecutes the younger generation. Don't believe it? Come on? try?"
After that, he didn't wait for the other party to react, and raised his voice and shouted: "Come on! Send the distinguished guest out-"
Zhou Yi's mind changed when he heard this, he forcibly held back his breath, and returned to the Jingsi Valley of Hanshan to report to Daoist Taiheng.
With the cultivation of Dao Zun, it is not impossible to kill this person, but some people will cause more trouble after death than when they are alive.
Qian Yuzhi's business is very diligent, and the business routes opened up in all parts of the world extend in all directions, spanning the world of practice and the mortal world.
Since he dared to be so reckless, he must have something to rely on and have already arranged.
There are also those in charge who are loyal to Qian Yuzhi. Qian Yuzhi can kill, but can he kill a thousand people and ten thousand people at the same time
What's more, Dao Zun Taiheng didn't want this person to die, but wanted this person to be used by his family.
Zhou Yi waited for a while, and finally a hoarse and old voice sounded behind the curtain:
"What do you think these two are doing to see Qian Yuzhi?"
Zhou Yi replied cautiously, "Maybe it has something to do with Meng Xueli's trip to the secret realm of the vast sea."
Originally, Meng Xueli was just a trivial person, but he was playing Jianping and wounding Zhou Wu in public, and he took Xiao Tingyun, the Xiantian sword body, as his apprentice, and things seemed strange.
The voice behind the curtain asked again: "Why do you think my clan has been so long?"
Zhou Yi replied: "Because Dao Zun, you stand firm, like the sun above the nine heavens. The sun is occasionally obscured by clouds, but it will not fall."
"No! Because we never underestimate hidden dangers, even if we are as weak as ants."
Zhou Yi hurriedly said, "This disciple is taught!"
The voice was low behind the curtain: "They are going to declare war on me."
They refer to the real person in charge and the peak masters. Between the Hanshan inner disciples, the atmosphere between the two factions became increasingly tense.
The conflict did not happen overnight. The head punished the three people severely in the Discipline Hall, but it was just a fuse.
The head of the sect originally intended to unite the sect, but it happened to be a special period when Ji Xiao passed away. In the eyes of the other faction, every move can be interpreted as other meanings. At this moment, Meng Xueli and Xiao Tingyun showed their heads, almost like the pathfinders in the hands of the chief.
The elder Taishang said: "That Meng Xueli, I don't think he is easy. It needs to be arranged as soon as possible."
Zhou Yi said: "The disciple understands that in the secret realm of Vast Sea, in addition to arranging for a manpower to win the leader, it is also necessary to deal with this person by the way."
The entire family has made a complete plan for this secret realm competition.
The voice behind the curtain eased a little: "Go back."
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What's in the jade box
No wonder Qian Yuzhi's words were ambiguous. A cultivator of his level has a strong sense of consciousness. He doesn't have to open the box, and he can vaguely perceive that the box is a long cylindrical object. Dude, of course I misunderstood.
Before leaving, Qian Yuzhi gave Meng Xueli a jade pendant with a cloud pattern. With this token, he could take out the spirit stone at any time in the world under the name of any swordsman. The business houses and pawn shops with the sign of auspicious clouds painted on the lower right corner of the plaque , instruments, medicinal herbs, etc.
After Meng Xueli left 'Hengtong Juyuan', he turned his head and handed it to Ji Xiao—he was not a big parent who likes to keep lucky money for children.
Ji Xiao couldn't help laughing bitterly, does the little daoist trust the disciple so much? Is it easy to entrust everyone's business? Fortunately, his disciple is himself.
Meng Xueli was thinking about the gift, and he was absent-minded in the center of Huifengtu, unaware that his apprentice looked at him wrongly.
The evening wind on Changchun Peak seems to be particularly warm tonight, with the sweetness of hypericum blossoms in the wind, Meng Xueli thought.
He lived next door with his eldest disciple, and was deeply relieved to see his apprentice filially holding a jade box all the way for him.
Ji Xiao handed the box to him: "Rest early."
Meng Xueli reached out and stopped him: "My family, don't avoid it, let's watch it together."
There's nothing left of your father that you can't see.
Meng Xueli solemnly opened the box, carrying a secret expectation in his heart that he himself did not notice.
Then he took one out of the box...
Iron rod
Meng Xueli held up the iron rod blankly: "Huh?"
"Cough cough cough cough." Ji Xiao hurriedly took over, "It's not used like this, you see."
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