"Xie Senior Brother, what happened? Who hurt you..."
Gu Qingmei was still in the chaos and was extremely anxious. She just raised her head and suddenly saw Xie Buchen's gaze.
This gaze is not on himself.
Following this gaze, Gu Qingmei finally saw that Wu Duan and...
See sorrow.
Xie Buchen looked at her and she also looked at Xie Buchen.
At this moment, Gu Qingmei had an indescribable feeling, as if she was completely isolated in another world, and a strong feeling of discomfort completely surged into her heart.
The whole place suddenly became quiet.
For Wu Duan, this was a good thing. Although he could see undercurrents between Jianchou and Xie Buchen, he didn't know what the reason was.
"Junior Sister Gu, don't worry. Junior Brother Xie should be fine."
Gu Qingmei heard this, but did not turn her gaze away from Jianchou.
At that moment, she had an inexplicable feeling and stared at her intently: "Did she attack Senior Brother Xie?"
Many ears around pricked up at once, including those of many Kunwu disciples in the distance who had stopped practicing sword skills at some point in the past.
Wu Duan frowned immediately, his voice was a little cold, he looked at Xie Buchen, and said, "Senior Sister Jianchou is the most talented person among the new generation of Yashan, and Junior Brother Xie is the most talented person in Kunwu in the past hundred years. The Qi was activated, and they exchanged two moves casually. There is no need to fight."
Qi movement
Are you kidding? That moment is called Qi Movement
Many people were shocked.
But after looking between Jianchou and Xie Buchen for a moment, he suddenly became uncertain: when masters meet, there is indeed a situation where they start fighting directly after a collision of qi, and this is not uncommon.
Isn't that the case with the Nineteen Continents? They can start a fight if they don't like someone.
This time, we can’t say that Wu Duan is wrong.
It's just that the elbow is a little crooked.
No one spoke.
Gu Qingmei frowned, with a hint of murderous intent in her eyes: What does Senior Brother Wu Duan mean by this... Is it Jianchou who is taking action
Just by looking at Gu Qingmei's face, Wu Duan knew what she was thinking.
This is the apple of the old man Gu Pingsheng's eye. She has always been pampered by everyone in Kunwu. Ordinary disciples all flatter her, but as for the true disciples with a transcendent status, they only say a few words to her casually, depending on their mood.
At that moment, he just turned around and said to Xie Buchen, "Junior Brother Xie often practices in seclusion, so I guess you rarely hear of him. This person is the eldest disciple of Master Fudao of Yashan, Sister Jianchou, whom I mentioned to you before."
As mentioned before, there was a battle in the middle of the Jiutou River.
But Wu Duan did not mention Jianchou's name at that time.
Xie Buchen's eyelids moved slightly, and he suddenly remembered all the rumors he had heard...
It is true that he was concentrating on cultivation and was oblivious to what was happening outside.
It was just that Wu Duan mentioned during the battle with Jiang Xin that there was another talented female cultivator in Yashan, and then Qu Zhengfeng hinted at him in the hidden world of Qingfeng Temple. Before plotting against him, he only asked him if he had heard of the eldest sister of Yashan and whether he wanted to attend the meeting...
All the way back to the Nineteenth Island, he never figured out why Qu Zhengfeng suddenly took action until he heard the news that Qu Zhengfeng had rebelled against Yashan on the Thirteenth Island of the Immortal Road.
But this still cannot explain why Qu Zhengfeng asked him whether he wanted to attend Zuo Sanqian's meeting.
Until this moment, everything was connected.
The figure reflected in his eyes was the final answer to all the puzzles.
Wu Duan called her...
See you, Senior Sister.
But this happened to be his former wife.
Standing there for a long time, Xie Buchen did not move or speak.
Wu Duan frowned calmly.
When a person who knows both parties introduces them to each other, normally they should greet each other after the introduction, but...
The slight smile on Jianchou's lips suddenly deepened, and his face looked gentle and calm.
In the eyes of others, she seemed to have narrowed her eyes, revealing a somewhat interested look, with a hint of watching a show, and teased with interest: "It seems that Jianchou is not liked by this Kunwu genius, Junior Brother Xie, and he is even unwilling to do the courtesy for the sake of face."
The atmosphere was a little stiff for a moment.
Gu Qingmei sneered: "Who do you think you are? Are you worthy of my Senior Brother Xie calling you Senior Sister?"
"Junior Sister Gu!"
As soon as these words came out, Wu Duan's brows immediately wrinkled into the shape of a "川" character, and there was finally a bit of coldness in his eyes. He raised his voice and looked at her.
"… snort."
Wu Duan was a true disciple, so she shouldn't have any conflict with him.
I have to bear this even if I don't want to.
Gu Qingmei felt deeply aggrieved. She glanced at Jianchou with a sharp gaze.
Although Jianchou felt a little annoyed, he still had a faint smile on his face.
She tilted her head to glance at Xie Buchen, not seeming to care much, and turned to Wu Duan and said, "Brother Wu, don't worry about it. I'm not a fussy person. Since Brother Xie has returned, we should focus on the important matters. Why don't we go meet Master Hengxu together?"
"That's exactly what Senior Sister said."
Originally, everyone was going to be summoned to meet him today.
Wu Duan then looked at Xie Buchen, and also at Lu Xiangleng who was standing behind Xie Buchen, and said with a smile: "Junior Brother Xie, Junior Sister Lu, Master is waiting in Yihe Hall, come with me."
He just turned around and waved to Jianchou first.
Jianchou nodded as a token of his thanks, then walked forward, almost shoulder to shoulder with Wu Duan, and headed towards the Kunwu Mountain Road first.
One is Kunwu’s true disciple, the third in line; the other is Fudaoshan’s chief disciple, the great master of Yashan, and a guest.
So the two of them walked side by side, and there was no problem.
Among the remaining people, Gu Qingmei subconsciously wanted to keep up, but the next moment she stopped in anger: although she was the daughter of an elder, she was just an ordinary disciple in Kunwu, and it would never be her turn next.
Xie Buchen said nothing, but just looked up at Jianchou's thin back as he walked towards him peacefully.
Although he is also a true disciple, he is ranked after Wu Duan.
Xie Buchen closed his eyes, finally suppressed all his emotions, and followed in silence.
As a result, Gu Qingmei hurriedly climbed up the stairs.
Nie Xiaowan, dressed in red, felt that the atmosphere was strange and subtle. His mind was full of thoughts, but in the end he didn't dare to guess.
Seeing Jianjianchou leave, she didn't feel any hesitation and just followed him.
The only one who remained there was Lu Xiangleng.
The white robe with embroidered patterns added a touch of coolness to her.
Lu Xiangleng's cheeks were pale, and her skin was almost transparent under the sunlight. Her pretty eyebrows were slightly wrinkled. Her eyes fell on the people walking forward, but she smelled something different.
At a small meeting not long ago, she became the target of public criticism, and there was a huge commotion in Baiyue Valley. In the end, the master suppressed all the opposing opinions and sent her to Wanghai Tower to do something, temporarily escaping from the turbulent vortex of Baiyue Valley.
Unexpectedly, on the way there, he met the seriously injured Xie Buchen on the West Sea.
She saw that the other person was wearing Kunwu clothing, and also sensed a different aura from him.
Although we don't know who has plotted against this proud son of heaven who once overpowered Zhou Chengjiang, and why he was so seriously injured, since we have encountered him, and Baiyue Valley and the other five sects are closely related to Kunwu Yashan, there is no reason to watch him die without helping.
Out of kindness, Lu Xiangleng finally helped and cured most of his serious injuries.
It just so happened that Zhenren Hengxu and others from Kunwu decided to send people to investigate the hidden world of Qingfeng Temple, and she was included in the list.
Lu Xiangleng understood why. Her cultivation was not weak. Although her combat power was not very high, she was the medicine girl of Baiyue Valley and was proficient in the art of alchemy. With her around, going to Qingfeng Temple would provide an extra layer of protection.
So, she had a reason to return to Kunwu with Xie Buchen.
only…
No matter how much I thought, after I landed on the main peak of Kunwu, the scene just now would happen in just a blink of an eye.
Is there a huge hatred between Daoist Fellow Jianchou and Xie Buchen, or is it, as Wu Duan said, a battle of energy triggered by old enemies
In the field of vision, Jianchou and Wu Duan were walking side by side in front, while Xie Buchen, with a slender figure, was following quietly behind.
Among the two contemporary disciples of Kunwu and Yashan, who have a transcendent status, the most gifted and brilliant person...
As she looked from afar, she felt as if there was an invisible barrier separating the two of them, clearly dividing them.
In my mind, the vague and obscure words of my master when he talked about Yashan Kunwu suddenly emerged...
It is a secret.
She slowly forced her frown to relax, but there was an unspeakable worry hidden in Lu Xiang's cold eyes: The Central Region relies on Kunwu Cliff Mountain as its backbone, and I hope there won't be any rifts.
or…
Even if there is a rift, it should never be allowed to grow into an irreparable gap.
"Fellow Daoist Xiang Leng."
A shout mixed with laughter came from afar.
Lu Xiangleng looked up and saw Jianchou walking in front of her. She didn't know when he had stopped and turned back to look at her who was still standing there. There was a calm smile on his face, looking at her.
She was the one who fell behind.
Lu Xiangleng also smiled slightly, and quickly followed. When passing by Xie Buchen, she nodded slightly in greeting, and then came to a place half a step behind Jianchou, together with Nie Xiaowan.
"I am very lucky to be able to explore the hidden world of Qingfeng Temple with Daoist Fellow Jianchou."
There was a hint of a sigh in his voice, but it sounded satisfying enough.
Jianchou also smiled: "For us, it is a great blessing to have Fairy Lu, the medicine girl, join us."
No matter what injuries you have, it doesn’t matter.
Along the way, they chatted about something, Wu Duan would occasionally interject a word or two, but the rest of the people remained silent.
On the top of Kunwu main peak, there is still a Crane Palace.
Master Yuxin, who had just finished talking about some trivial matters with Master Hengxu, was walking out of the hall with a layer of dark grey gauze over her white robe. There was a sense of vicissitudes of life between her brows and her eyes were clear.
She is the head of Wuwangzhai and Nie Xiaowan's master.
When everyone saw her, they all greeted her: "Greetings, Master Yuxin."
Nie Xiaowan also said, "Greetings, Master."
Master Yuxin simply bowed in return and waved for Nie Xiaowan to come to her side.
Seeing Jianchou standing right in the front, she finally smiled a little on her dull face: "This must be my friend Jianchou from Yashan, right? On the Thirteen Islands of the Immortal Road, thank you for taking care of Xiaowan."
When he followed Fudaoshan back to Yashan, Master Yuxin had already conveyed her gratitude. Jianchou never expected that the other party would say it again in person and be so polite to him.
After all, she was an elder, so Jianchou did not dare to take credit for it. He cupped his hands and said, "Junior Sister Xiaowan also took good care of me in the Thirteen Islands of the Immortal Road. Master Yuxin is too kind."
If Nie Xiaowan and Zhang Sui had not decided to take her, a person without any cultivation, with them, it would be hard to say where she would be today.
In this world, all we do is repay kindness with kindness and give good with good.
In his words, he is neither humble nor arrogant; in his behavior, he is calm and steady.
However, a remarkable figure emerged from Yashan.
When Master Yuxin saw them, she could only admire them. She glanced at the crowd and knew that they wanted to see Master Hengxu, so she didn't keep them for long. She just said, "Xiaowan often thinks of you. If you have time to pass by someday, why not come to Wuwangzhai and sit for a while."
"must."
Jianchou bowed slightly.
Master Yuxin then led Nie Xiaowan towards the mountain path, but did not leave Kunwu, but only went towards the direction of the guest rooms.
Wu Duan looked at Master Yuxin's back, and seeing that Jianchou still had a calm face, he couldn't help but say, "Master Yuxin has been in charge of Wuwangzhai for many years. She has always been a taciturn person. She is also the only master among the ordinary sect leaders and elders who has broken through the out-of-body stage. She rarely praises anyone..."
After saying that, he looked at Jianchou.
This was something Jianchou had not expected.
After hearing Wu Duan's words, Jianchou raised his eyes and met Wu Duan's smiling gaze. At that moment, he didn't know why, but he couldn't help but smile.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
A discordant voice suddenly sounded from behind.
"This is a scene of affectionate glances. Senior Sister Jianchou has Senior Brother Wu and has forgotten about us. It's really a case of the old being replaced by the new. This makes me very sad."
As soon as she heard it, she knew that on the entire Kunwu main peak, apart from Ruhua Gongzi, no one else would dare to tease her like this.
When Jianchou looked back, he saw Ruhua Gongzi, Xiahou She and Zuo Liu, actually walking up slowly from below.
Zuo Liu looked absent-minded.
Xiahou She had a blank expression on his face and made no sound.
Only the young man Ruhua came up, he was so graceful and elegant, every step he took was like a lotus, with a sense of charming and seductiveness.
He glanced around and paused slightly when he saw Lu Xiangleng, but he was not very surprised.
But when his gaze fell on Xie Buchen, who was wearing a green robe beside him, he suddenly paused, raised his eyebrows, and then slowly shifted his gaze away.
At this time, he had already come to Jianchou's side.
Several people were familiar with each other, even Xiahou She, who automatically stood near Jianchou.
For a moment, a small circle centered around Jianchou, including Lu Xiangleng, formed. The atmosphere was strange yet harbored an inexplicable harmony.
Wu Duan smiled and said, "Everyone is here, come in and see the Master."
After saying this, everyone nodded and went back into the hall.
Only Xie Buchen suddenly fell behind.
Standing outside the familiar Yihe Palace, he felt a sense of complete unfamiliarity in his heart.
She just stood among the crowd, and it seemed as if everyone was surrounding her like stars surrounding the moon.
When sharp, it is like a sword unsheathed; when calm, it is like the moon in a deep pool; when gentle, it is like a lotus face; when smiling, it is like the light of jade...
She had a gentle and light air about her, and there seemed to be a hint of the past, though it was stronger in some places and lighter in others.
The glittering brilliance cannot be suppressed, it is like the edge of a newly sharpened sword, making people unable to take their eyes away.
Familiar yet strange.
Xie Buchen put his left hand in his sleeve, behind his back, and lowered his eyes so that no one could see any emotion in his eyes. He slowly walked into the hall.
Fudaoshanren is not here, and I don’t know where he has gone to fish in the corner.
Zhenren Hengxu sat alone in the main hall. There was a bright light in the hall that illuminated his entire body. He actually felt that the hall was quite spacious and empty.
I saw everyone come in first, and then I saw Xie Buchen come in.
Zhenren Hengxu originally glanced over casually, but when he saw Xie Buchen's current condition, especially the bloodstains on his robe, he frowned slightly.
He didn't show much, and his face was somewhat easygoing. After everyone greeted him, he said, "I have come back after two years of hardships. I was still building my foundation when I left, but I have already achieved the Golden Core when I returned. Now Qu Zhengfeng has rebelled against Yashan and become an evil demon. How was my trip to the hidden world?"
Xie Buchen had an indifferent expression on his face. When everyone else looked at him sideways, he stepped out of the line, bowed slightly, and replied, "My disciple and Qu Zhengfeng went to the hidden world together. We are in a cave in the back mountain of Qingfeng Temple..."
…
Every word was spoken neither hurriedly nor slowly, neither humble nor arrogant.
He slowly recounted the entire journey to the hidden world of Qingfeng Temple.
The accidental observations and speculations in the hidden world, whether certain or uncertain, were all explained one by one.
Although his words are just a plain description of what he saw and experienced during the trip, there are hints of talent in his writing.
I think he has some great ideas in his mind, so he speaks out his pearls as if it were nothing special.
In addition, the logic was clear and the analysis was calm. Everyone was attracted by the straightforward narration. They listened to it completely without any effort and gained a general understanding of the hidden world of Qingfeng Temple.
"… Therefore, the formation when leaving the Hidden Realm must have been set up by Qu Zhengfeng to delay time so that his affairs in the Nineteen Continents can proceed smoothly."
At this point, everything is clear.
What Qu Zhengfeng did made everyone terrified.
The calculations in the hidden world, the step-by-step understanding of Yu Xie Buchen's strength, and in the end, he turned his face and turned against him, and even set a trap outside the hidden world...
One layer upon another, a cunning rabbit has three burrows.
only…
Some people also noticed something else.
Qu Zhengfeng's scheming was indeed amazing, but Xie Buchen, the true disciple of Kunwu Ten Days Foundation Building, analyzed Qu Zhengfeng clearly and distinctly in front of everyone, one by one, and for a moment it was as clear as a lake...
This kind of thoughtfulness is rare in the world.
Even though Jianchou had quite a lot of contact with Qu Zhengfeng, he didn't think as much as Xie Buchen.
She even had a feeling that "the temperament of Qu Zhengfeng described by Xie Buchen was his true temperament."
After all, the various philosophers of the time were full of poetry and books, and their eight-part essays could also make people applaud. Their layout, calculations, and conversation were among the thousands of scholars, and they were never inferior to them. They were the best among men.
If you don't have strategies in mind, it would be impossible to see, hear and say what you see today.
When Jianchou thought of the past, a hint of sneer appeared on his lips.
No one spoke.
Only Mr. Ruhua narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Xie Buchen standing in front of him with a thoughtful expression.
Zhenren Hengxu nodded, thought for a moment and said, "Qu Zhengfeng was possessed by a demon and stole the Yashan Sword. His fellow Yashan people have sent people to kill him, so we are not worried about him causing any trouble. Because of his destruction, our trip to the Hidden Realm has not been completed. It just so happens that these friends are the best in this small meeting, so you can take them with you for another trip later."
"yes."
Xie Buchen nodded slightly.
"As for the date of departure..."
The original plan was to wait for Xie Buchen to return and then set off immediately.
But now...
Zhenren Hengxu glanced at Xie Buchen and continued, "Let's set the departure date as tomorrow morning. We can meet in front of the mountain. Buchen, you stay for a while."
This is the conversation that the master and disciple are about to have.
Jianchou's eyes flashed, and his gaze passed over Zhenren Hengxu's normal face, and he just bowed and left with everyone else.
Thus, only the master and his disciple were left in the hall.
Slowly standing up from his seat, Zhenren Hengxu looked carefully at Xie Buchen who was standing in the hall.
On the surface, there was indeed no emotional fluctuation at all.
This is the person he chose, the one chosen by God, with an excellent character...
"Even if he attacked suddenly, you shouldn't have been able to dodge and get injured."
"My disciple's fighting plate is now twenty-five feet tall."
Xie Buchen did not make much excuses, he just said this.
So, Master Hengxu slowly shook his head, thinking of Qu Zhengfeng who had rebelled against Yashan. After a long while, he said, "It will eventually be a disaster."
But no one knows what this "disaster" refers to.
Xie Buchen stayed in the hall for a long time.
Gu Qingmei, who was waiting outside, did not wait for him to come out. Instead, she was taken away by Gu Pingsheng with a sullen face after hearing the news.
By the time Xie Buchen came out, the early morning sun had already set behind the western hills.
In the twilight, the frost-covered forest looks even more brilliant.
He turned off the mountain path and walked along the path in the woods, stepping on the fallen leaves on the ground, which made tiny sounds, up and down.
The green robe, covered by the heavy twilight, exuded an indescribable dullness.
After passing several corridors, we came to the edge of a steep rock and walked along a stone path that was so narrow that only two people could pass through. Soon, the small stone stream flowing in front of us gathered into a waterfall and fell from a height.
The moon was rising slowly, illuminating the falling waterfall like splashing white pearls and jade.
A simple wooden house was built on a relatively flat area not far to the side.
Under the moonlight, there is a sense of tranquility.
Xie Buchen walked slowly to the wooden house under the starry sky. The two simple wooden doors were tightly locked. There was a thin layer of dust on the small brass locks, and no one must have touched them.
He calmly raised his hand, took the key of the copper lock from the door, held it in his left hand, and then picked up the copper lock and inserted the key into the keyhole.
only…
After trying several times, his hands were shaking so badly that he failed to push the key in.
At that moment, he finally realized something and stopped. His right hand was still holding the small brass lock, but his left hand slowly spread out.
The key of the same color has a not very bright golden glow.
Like gold floating on the lake, the light it refracts is also flickering slightly.
His hands were not as steady as he thought.
The rushing waterfall splashes, and even in the quiet night, there is a sense of noise.
Her fingers are slender, and they seem as smooth and transparent as jade under the moonlight.
Xie Buchen lowered his eyes and looked at his own hand. This...
A few hours ago, the palm that had condensed Jiang Liu's sword intent almost struck...
It was trembling slightly.
Out of his control.
He tightened his fingers one by one and clenched them again, as if afraid that they would slip out of his control.
He thought of the people he met during the day, their faces, expressions, and behaviors...
Xie Buchen closed his eyes, as if he wanted to drive away something that was floating in his mind.
When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted with a deep and peaceful state.
This time, he pinched the key again, and his hand seemed to stop shaking. Soon the key touched the lock cylinder, and there was a slight "click" sound, and the lock opened.
“Boom.”
When he let go, the small lock hit the wooden door, making a sudden sound in the night.
"Squeak..."
The sound of the door hinge turning was somewhat long.
He stood in front of the door and slowly pushed it open with both hands.
There was no light on in the wooden house. It was dark with only blurry shadows.
Faintly one can see a few lamps placed on the quilts under the window, a few desks with papers and pens on them, volumes of ink-scented books placed in the bookcases, and a chessboard placed under the southeast window, with no piece on the clean chessboard.
On the side wall, there were several scrolls of calligraphy and paintings, and a black-sheathed ordinary sword was hidden in the darkness and could not be seen clearly.
There are tiny particles of dust floating in the air.
Everything was the same as when he left, except for the new dust.