In late summer, the rain poured down.
The pouring rain poured down, obscuring the house, obscuring the world...
There was silence between heaven and earth, except for the rumble of rain.
After all, it was only early in the morning.
Outside the small courtyard, in the rain, under the big tree...
Zong Xuan stood in the rain holding an oil-paper umbrella.
Since arriving in this village outside Jingzhao Mansion, Zong Xuan has been standing outside the rented courtyard for a full day and night. The news had already spread, and he was not afraid that Shentu Zhenyue would not come.
It's just that time is running out, and he would rather just stand outside the house than tangled up in the house.
He spent fifty taels and hired a wet nurse in the village, not expecting the child to be hungry...
We must wait until Shentu Zhenyue—
This is the biggest bet I have ever made in my life!
Zhan Donglai used his grandson to threaten to participate in the battle to seize the sword in Zijin Mountain. Now that he returns his grandson, the world is not worried that "Ba Dao" will go back on his word.
Because he is Shentu Zhenyue, an incomparable peerless overlord.
Is it his style to keep his word
Huh, Huh—
The sound of the two long knives chopping the wind could be clearly heard in the tavern across the street through the wind and rain. It can be seen that this knife is really full of powerful energy.
Zong Xuan sighed lightly, since he arrived here, this is already the fourth wave of people who attacked and killed him.
The corpses of the characters from the first three waves had been disposed of, and the blood splatters disappeared without a trace in the heavy rain.
Zong Xuan didn't move, the hem of his clothes seemed to be lifted slightly in the wind and clouds, when—
Two long knives, one on the left and one on the right, flew high with the same sound, before the sound of astonishment came out, the blades slashed down...
puff!
With the sound of a knife, the two martial arts masters wearing bamboo hats stiffened together. The hats on top of their heads could not withstand the attack of wind and rain, and they split in two. A bloodstain appeared on the dull faces of the two, and they fell slowly at the same time. Mixed with rainwater, it flowed out and submerged into the canal next to the village.
Shentu Zhenyue's grandson, for some people, is a hot potato, to be avoided, but for others, it is an opportunity to ascend to the peak of power and obtain infinite wealth.
The name Zong Xuan, few people in the Jianghu are impressed. These days, when it comes to martial arts figures who are in the limelight, they can't beat those masters. Even when it comes to the younger generation of martial arts masters, Zong Xuan .
After the battle of Jingzhao Mansion, in addition to the two sides of the battle, many other martial arts masters gathered around the city. Suddenly I heard that a boy named "Zong Xuan" had Shentu Zhenyue's grandson in his hand, so naturally he wanted to share a cup. Soup hero!
Zhan Donglai used his grandson to threaten to participate in the battle to seize the sword in Zijin Mountain. Now that his grandson is returned, no one in the world doubts that "Ba Dao" will go back on his word. Because he is Shentu Zhenyue, an incomparable domineering saber, if he doesn't keep his promises, how can it be his actions
"Good knife skills!"
A cold voice suddenly sounded behind Zong Xuan.
Zong Xuan was shocked and turned around slowly. In the pouring rain, an old man in black stood proudly in the wind and rain. His powerful aura spread across the sky and blocked the wind and rain.
Shentu Zhenyue has arrived!
Zong Xuan finally waited...
For a moment, Zong Xuan was speechless, and even forgot all the previous rhetoric!
"You are Zong Xuan? Where is the antidote for 'Golden Thorns'?" Shentu Zhenyue's face was as still as water, but the anxiety in his eyes was still clearly visible.
Shentu Zhenyue yelled and asked, but Zong Xuan came to his senses, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute, saying: "This subordinate has seen the city lord!"
Shentu Zhenyue narrowed his eyes, showing an expression of reminiscence, "You are from my Zhenyue Mountain City? Zong Xuan... I have some impressions of your name... Oh, I remembered, when you came to challenge with a future cultivation base, when Killed an innate master in front of me... that person is you... "
"The subordinates are terrified. Unexpectedly, the city lord still remembers the subordinates!"
"You took refuge in Sansheng Island?"
Zong Xuan smiled wryly, and said: "Master Mingjian, that's absolutely not the case. This subordinate has been working for the imperial court in the south of the Yangtze River. I didn't expect to be hijacked by people from Sansheng Island. I went all the way to Jingzhao Mansion because I wanted to return the grandson of the city lord. The subordinates who are no longer useful will be put back together, and similarly, they will also be poisoned by the 'Golden Spikes'..."
"Sansheng Island hijacked you? Are you also poisoned?"
Shentu Zhenyue looked at Zong Xuan hesitantly.
Zong Xuan bowed deeply, and said apologetically: "I also ask the city lord to forgive me for my death penalty. This subordinate is originally the grandson of Hades, the 'underworld', and was kidnapped by Sansheng Island, but he wanted to intimidate Hades. It's a pity that they don't know that I have already betrayed you. Going out of the house has little influence on the family ancestors... "
"Are you Fu Pingsheng's grandson?" Shentu Zhenyue's expression froze for a moment, then his expression darkened.
Zong Xuan saw sweat on his forehead, but he still said: "Yes. But the background of the subordinates is already known to the world, and everyone in the Jiangnan court knows it."
"Why did you betray your own family?"
Zong Xuan raised his head and said firmly, "I want to achieve my own career, and I don't want to be someone else's puppet!"
"You can even betray your relatives, how can I not suspect you have other plans now?" Shentu Zhenyue's murderous intentions were fully revealed, and strong pressure attacked Zongxuan.
Zong Xuan staggered back two steps, "Of course my subordinates have their own ambitions!"
"Tell me about your ambition?" Shentu Zhenyue asked calmly with a relaxed expression.
"Like a man—dominate the martial arts world!"
He likes this kind of man, because he is like this himself, he doesn't hide his ambition, advocates dominance, wins the world with his strength, he doesn't care about the reputation at all, if anyone is not convinced, he will be killed with a single knife.
Of course Zong Xuan knew what kind of person Shentu Zhenyue liked, and his answer was prepared for this person...
"Ambition!" Shentu Zhenyue sneered, "It's a pity that you don't have the strength. Your saber technique foundation is solid, but it's a pity...it's a pity that it's not overbearing and murderous enough. You're squeamish like a bitch!"
"Please accept me as an apprentice, the city lord, I am willing to learn the peerless sword technique!" Zongxuan Kutong fell to his knees, "This subordinate had the wrong intentions when he joined the mountain city, but after meeting the city lord, his magnanimity convinced him. The subordinates are desperate to protect the little master, but they are unwilling to be other people's pawns, so please let the city master do it!"
"Peerless sword technique!?" Ba Dao narrowed his eyes, as if he could see through Zong Xuan's heart, and said slowly: "I'm afraid that everything you do is for my sword technique, right?"
"The subordinates dare not."
"What if I don't teach? Are you threatening me with my grandson?"
"Subordinates dare not, but..."
Shentu Zhenyue smiled slightly, "But what?"
Zong Xuan stared at the "No. 1 Knife in the World" with a weird temper, and said without hesitation: "My subordinates are obsessed with power and martial arts. If the city lord doesn't give advice to his subordinates, although his subordinates can't do anything threatening, But regarding Ling Gongzi Batian's whereabouts, I won't mention it until I die..."
Shentu Zhenyue narrowed his eyes, "Batian is not dead?"
"He didn't die. He was captured by the Hell. He was supposed to be the city lord after he rode the crane. He used his name to summon the underworld forces to revive the Hell."
"Unfortunately, the old man didn't die in the end... right?"
Zong Xuan lowered his head and did not answer.
Shentu Zhenyue looked at Zong Xuan with a loud smile, and said: "You really are a hero, in order to achieve your goal, you don't hesitate to use my son and grandson to make a deal, okay, okay..."
Zong Xuan smiled wryly, "This junior has no choice but to make such a bad plan for the sake of his lifelong dream. If the city lord disagrees, he can kill me..."
"Agreed, why don't you agree? This deal is very cost-effective. What's not worth it in exchange for the lives of my son and grandson with a few tricks of the old man? It's just that I can teach you the sword technique, but I I have passed on your saber technique to you, and you may not be able to practice it to the extreme!"
Zong Xuan looked at Ba Dao in surprise.
At this moment, the heavy rain cleared up, and the sky bloomed an exceptionally clean blue. Ba Dao looked up at the sky, and said slowly: "You are too smart, too scheming. You have to calculate the gains and losses in advance, and you lack the spirit of going forward."
"Some goals seem very simple, but some people just can't achieve them! These people are not necessarily stupid, but sometimes they are smart. Because they can always find excuses for their inaction. In the end, they have not done it like those stupid people Make it happen!"
"The sword technique of the overbearing sword pays attention to momentum. Once you use the sword, you have to give up your life and be domineering. However, you are scheming and lack the temperament of an outlaw, so your achievements will be limited after all!"
Zong Xuan's eyes fluttered and he remained silent, but in the end he still insisted, "This subordinate is willing to give it a try!"
"Don't worry, I'm not stopping you, and I won't hide anything. This is a deal. I'm willing to do what you like. It's fair!"
Shentu Zhenyue smiled indifferently, and said, "Where is my unworthy son?"
"I have no idea."
Sensing Shentu Zhenyue's murderous aura was another improvement, Zong Xuan quickly explained: "But I know where Pluto and his six guardians are? As long as I can catch them or even kill them, I, as the heir to Hell , master all the power, you can directly release the leader!"
Shentu Zhenyue couldn't help but said: "Using this old man to kill Fu Pingsheng!? Hehe, you are really cruel and merciless. You are worthy of being my disciple of Zhenyue Mountain City. It is a pity that my son does not have your mind-turning martial arts. Hmph, your grandfather Fu Pingsheng, I don't know I just look down upon it. Back then, Zhuo Huifan made me obsessed with ghosts and got involved in the "Hell". Although I knew that he hadn't died, I didn't take it to heart at all. But you... Hehe, young man, You impress me, I really don't know whether I should help you or send you on your way... Keeping you, martial arts is a disaster rather than a blessing!"
At this moment, Zong Xuan had never felt so close to death. Shentu Zhenyue was a moody person, one moment he might be arrogant, and the next moment he might take someone's life immediately!
For the first time in his life, Zong Xuan took the risk to participate in this matter without any certainty of victory. He might be killed by Shentu Zhenyue at any time, but obviously, this time, he made the right bet.
"Where are they?"
The murderous intent in Shentu Zhenyue's words made the air freeze.
Zong Xuan knew that this time, Shentu Zhenyue really wanted to kill...