(I like reading your book and I am grateful to you for becoming the leader. The leader said there is no need to add more chapters, so I did it.)
The willow forest is right next to the main road, and Black Stone City is about a dozen miles ahead. It is not a secret place.
There are still people in the winery, but the Kongtong Sect is very powerful in the northwest and acts recklessly.
The most urgent thing is to leave immediately to avoid trouble.
However, Tao Zhengren still dealt with He Bi's body. He found a natural cave deep in the hills and threw He Bi's body in and dealt with it simply.
The main purpose of disposing of He Bi's body was to conceal his death.
The Kongtong sect didn't know that Hebi was killed, so they would definitely look for Hebi first. They wouldn't rush to cause trouble for him.
On the other hand, if He Bi's body is hidden, the other party will not be able to determine the cause of He Bi's death.
If they only looked at the sword marks on He Bi's body, they would think he had killed He Bi. They would never have thought that He Bi had died at the hands of Gao Xuan.
All in all, it's well worth spending some time dealing with the corpse.
Tao Zhengren is an old hand and is very experienced in dealing with these matters.
As for whether it is in line with the ethics of the martial arts world, he doesn't have so many concerns.
If you really want to be moral, you should lead people to ambush him.
Kongtong Sect, as a famous and upright sect in the northwest, colluded with Feihua Sect and engaged in human trafficking. This is a heinous crime.
Tao Zhengren didn't believe that this was done by one person. There was no way such a thing would not be exposed. Even if the leader of Kongtong Sect didn't participate, he must have acquiesced.
A sect must have enough money to maintain itself. It is normal for a sect to find ways to make money. But a famous sect must have the responsibility of a famous sect. It is simply shocking that they make money through such a vicious way.
I have to report this matter to my master when I get back so that we can take precautions early.
Tao Zhengren dealt with He Bi's body and then hurried back to the winery.
He saw his two daughters talking and laughing with Gao Xuan, looking very happy.
Tao Zhengren sighed inwardly, his daughter was also ignorant. Not to mention Gao Xuan, they had just experienced a bloody battle, with corpses all over the ground, and the two girls were still in the mood to laugh and joke!
It’s not that Tao Min and Tao Hui are brave, it’s just that they are heartless.
Tao Zhengren looked at the winery. The door and windows were closed. Although there were people inside, they could not see what was happening outside. They could not know the details of the battle.
He said to Gao Xuan: "So many people died. It will be inconvenient if the government finds out. Moreover, in the northwest, Kongtong must have colluded with the local government. We should leave this place as soon as possible..."
Gao Xuan nodded in agreement. Tao Zhengren was right. It was not advisable to stay here for long.
The horses of several people were tied at the outermost part of the willow forest and were not affected by the battle. Several people mounted their horses and hurried into Black Stone City.
I didn't see the Tao family members along the way. They must have run away.
Tao Zhengren was very cautious and did not stay in Black Stone City. He just bought some beef and other food supplies and passed through the city with Gao Xuan.
After coming out of Black Stone City, Tao Zhengren finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The southwestern region is just ahead of him, and he has several friends who are masters of the southwestern region. Even if Kongtong Sect comes to cause trouble, he is not afraid.
The group walked for dozens of miles until it was dark, and then they found a place sheltered from the wind to rest.
In late autumn, the night wind from the northwest is freezing cold.
Tao Min and Tao Hui had never suffered such hardship before, and their internal strength was shallow, so their faces turned blue from the cold in the night.
Tao Zhengren and Gao Xuan started a fire and ate cold beef and flatbread around it. After drinking two sips of warm wine, the two sisters finally regained their composure.
They opened the bag, took out a sheepskin sleeping bag and laid it out. The two sisters couldn't stand the cold and got into the sleeping bag early.
They really wanted to chat with Gao Xuan, but they were too embarrassed to say more in front of their father.
The sleeping bag kept out the wind and kept warm, and the two girls fell asleep after a while.
This day was actually thrilling. Although the two girls did not fight, just the emotional ups and downs consumed a lot of energy.
This will relax and soon it will not be able to hold on.
Tao Zhengren looked at his two sleeping daughters with pity, and said to Gao Xuan: "They have been spoiled since they were young. They have never experienced the ups and downs of life. They don't know how treacherous people are and how unpredictable things are. This time, thanks to Mr. Gao's help, our family was able to escape the disaster."
Gao Xuan killed He Bilian. No matter how he killed him, it showed how powerful he was.
Tao Zhengren did not dare to be arrogant when facing Gao Xuan. Calling him "little brother" or "little friend" was inappropriate. He could only call him "Mr. Gao" to show respect.
Tao Zhengren stood up and bowed formally to Gao Xuan. Gao Xuan supported him and said, "Master Tao, why are you so polite?"
"Thank you for saving my life. I can't thank you enough."
Tao Zhengren said solemnly, "Besides, Mr. Gao has saved our family twice. He is like giving birth to a new person."
Gao Xuan waved his hand: "Master Tao, why do you have to do this? I saved you just for the sake of convenience."
Tao Zhengren said in a deep voice: "It may be just a matter of convenience for Mr. Gao, but it is a great favor to our family. If Mr. Gao needs anything, just ask. I will never refuse."
This is a more realistic statement. Empty words of thanks are meaningless.
Gao Xuan asked Tao Zhengren to sit down. He said, "I was abducted and sold to Feihuamen when I was young. I was taught a lot of bad habits. When I understood the truth, I felt deeply ashamed of it."
He said to Tao Zhengren: "This time when I return to Jiangdu, I will definitely destroy Feihua Sect and remove this deadly poison for the people of the world."
Tao Zhengren was a little surprised. He made it so clear because he was waiting for Gao Xuan to make a request.
He believed that Gao Xuan was a smart man and understood what he meant. Whether Gao Xuan wanted money, martial arts secrets, or even wanted to join Wudang, he would do his best to help.
As a result, Gao Xuan did not make any requests, only talked about his next plan.
Is Gao Xuan deliberately being pretentious, or does he really have noble intentions and does not take these favors seriously
Tao Zhengren couldn't see through Gao Xuan, he had never understood this young man.
However, no matter whether Gao Xuan was pretending to be noble or really didn't care about the return, he couldn't just say nothing.
The great favor of saving my life cannot be erased by a few words of thanks.
Tao Zhengren said: "Mr. Gao has gone through great trouble to eradicate the evildoers. This is a great cause for the world. Although I am not talented, I am willing to follow Mr. Gao to slay the evildoers."
Gao Xuan smiled. This Tao Zhengren was quite interesting. He actually had the guts to join him in the Feihua Sect.
Feihua Sect has a bad reputation and is hated by everyone in the martial arts world. However, Feihua Sect is powerful, rich, and has many good fighters.
Especially the headquarters, where many experts gathered. Although Tao Zhengren was a first-rate expert, he was nothing in front of Feihua Sect.
"The Feihua Sect's headquarters is densely packed with traps and many experts. This group of people is extremely cruel and vicious. I am very familiar with the headquarters, and I can do whatever I want."
Gao Xuan said: "If Master Tao really wants to help, please support me outside and help me deal with the aftermath."
It is easy to say that you are a hero, but it is very troublesome to do it in a specific way.
There were countless people involved in the Feihua Sect. It was not like just running in and killing everyone.
Tao Zhengren also understood this. He thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Gao, why don't I go back to the sect and invite a few masters over so that we can discuss the plan together."
"No need to go through so much trouble."
Gao Xuan was full of confidence: "I have my own way to deal with these evil thieves."
Seeing Gao Xuan so confident, Tao Zhengren didn't know what to say. He was silent, then suddenly raised his eyebrows, as if he had made up his mind.
He took out a small scroll from his bag and handed it to Gao Xuan: "Mr. Gao, this painting of "Fish and Dragon Transformations" is for you."
Gao Xuan took it casually, then unfolded the scroll in the faint moonlight and took a look. There were dozens of swimming fish painted on the scroll, each with its own lively posture.
His painting skills are quite impressive, but what use is this kind of painting to him
"I spent a lot of money to buy this painting, "Fish and Dragon Transformations". It was passed down by the Martial Saint back then."
Tao Zhengren said: "Each fish has a hidden body movement. Unfortunately, I am not talented enough, and I have gained nothing after years of studying it."
He sighed, "I traveled to the northwest this time because I heard that the Dragon Roar Sword appeared in the northwest. The Dragon Roar Sword and the Fish Dragon Transformation were both passed down by that martial saint. Maybe putting the two together can lead to new discoveries..."
If it weren't for the Fish and Dragon Transformation Diagram, Tao Zhengren wouldn't have come to the northwest just for a sword.
In order to thank Gao Xuan, Tao Zhengren made up his mind and took out his most precious treasure.
A warrior may not like gold, silver, or treasures, may not like fine wine and beautiful women, may not care about fame and honor, but there is no one who does not like the unique skills of martial arts.
Tao Zhengren believed that Gao Xuan would not refuse his generous gift.
Gao Xuan really didn't refuse. He looked at the picture of the fish and dragon and said, "Master Tao, you are so sincere. I won't be polite."
Tao Zhengren felt as if a piece of his flesh had been cut off, and he was extremely heartbroken. On the other hand, he also felt relieved.
When it got light, Gao Xuan and his group set out again.
They didn't arrive until Jinling, and they found a big inn to wash and rest. After dozens of days, the two beautiful girls were also dirty and frosted, and they no longer looked like beautiful girls.
After resting for most of the day, Tao Zhengren took his two daughters to visit an old friend, saying that he would gather many masters to help Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan declined Tao Zhengren's invitation and studied the Fish and Dragon Painting alone in the guest room.
I have been sleeping outdoors during this period and have no time to play with the fish and dragon transformations.
In the closed and private room, Gao Xuan pulled out the Hidden Dragon Sword. He had a feeling that the Hidden Dragon Sword was related to this picture.
This was not just a random feeling on his part. The words and patterns engraved on the Hidden Dragon Sword had the same charm as the fish and dragon picture.
The so-called Dragon Roar Sword is most likely the Hidden Dragon Sword. It is normal that the name of the sword was passed on incorrectly. Sanniang lives in the northwest, doing harmful business all day long, so it is not surprising that the Hidden Dragon Sword fell into her hands.
The blade of the Hidden Dragon Sword was as bright as a mirror. When it was shone towards the picture of the fish and dragon, a piece of fine text appeared on the blade.
Sure enough, it was just as Gao Xuan expected.
After all, this is a normal world, without magic or any supernatural or magical things.
If you want to hide text or images in a picture like the Fish and Dragon Pictures, there are only a few simple ways.
The first is that there is a layer inside the picture. If it were that simple, Tao Zhengren would have found the real secret long ago.
The second is the optical change. The special dye is formulated to reflect only a certain light, thus achieving the effect of hiding text.
The specific performance seems very complicated, but the principle is extremely simple.
Gao Xuan used the Hidden Dragon Sword to quickly reveal all the secrets on the Fish and Dragon Transformation Diagram.
There are several thousand words in total, and there are also some graphics of body movements.
This secret method is called Fish-Dragon Transformation, which includes the mantras for practicing internal energy and so on.
Ordinary people would not be able to practice this secret method because the threshold is very high.
Gao Xuan’s current condition is more suitable for cultivation.
During this period, he often consulted Tao Zhengren about Chunyang Wuji and Golden Silk Palm.
After all, Tao Zhengren is an authentic descendant of Wudang. Even if he does not specialize in these two skills, he knows the essence of them.
Tao Zhengren would not teach Gao Xuanwu martial arts. But if Gao Xuan took the initiative to ask about the essence, he would not refuse. Because these were learned by Gao Xuan himself and had nothing to do with him.
Helping Gao Xuan interpret the essence of it was just something I did out of convenience.
Of course, this actually violated the sect rules. But Gao Xuan had saved Tao Zhengren's family twice, so he had to be more lenient in this matter.
Tao Zhengren didn’t know that Gao Xuan was not from this world, and his understanding of the words of this world was always a little bit poor.
Although the essence of Tao Zhengren's explanation was not very important, it made Gao Xuan understand the true meaning of the Golden Silk Palm and Pure Yang Wuji, and comprehend the essence of internal force.
Internal force is different from source force. Internal force is obtained by exercising the Qi and blood in the body. Internal force can be regarded as the power of internal organs. Through continuous practice, the internal organs become stronger and stronger, and the internal force becomes stronger and stronger.
This is the same as exercising your muscles and bones. So the longer you practice, the stronger your internal strength will be.
Different internal strengths are different ways of training. Strong internal strength training is more efficient. Of course, there is also a question of internal strength and individual adaptation.
If the right person cultivates the right inner strength, he can make rapid progress. Otherwise, no matter how much he cultivates, he will not achieve anything.
When the bridge between heaven and earth is opened, the internal force circulation in the human body can be completed, which can absorb the endless vitality in nature. This is the so-called innate.
At this point, his internal energy is endless, making him the most powerful person in the world.
In fact, it is equivalent to the level of swordsman in the interstellar age.
Generally speaking, there is no shortcut to internal strength. Because the operation of internal strength is complicated, practitioners can only continuously improve their internal strength through repeated practice.
However, Gao Xuan discovered a shortcut to cultivation. It is to adjust the route and mode of internal force operation to the best suit one's own state, which can improve the efficiency of cultivation tenfold or a hundredfold.
For example, if one needs to open up an acupuncture point to cultivate internal force, it may take a practitioner one or two months. In fact, one can bypass this acupuncture point by adjusting the route of internal force.
Even martial arts masters have to practice internal strength for decades before they are qualified to adjust the route of internal strength. Even so, there are huge risks involved.
If one is not careful, one may go astray and die on the spot.
Gao Xuan is different. Even though his spiritual power is suppressed, he can still sense the six-winged cicada.
If there is a huge danger in adjusting the internal force route, the six-winged cicada will remind him.
Through the reaction of the six-winged cicada, he could choose the safest internal force operation plan. Through his keen perception, he could also determine the pros and cons of adjusting the route.
Chunyang Wuji is a first-rate internal skill. After being adjusted by Gao Xuan, his practice improved by leaps and bounds and his progress was extremely fast.
The Fish-Dragon Transformation is much more complicated than the Pure Yang Wuji, and its level is also higher than the Pure Yang Wuji.
Gao Xuan studied for several days without leaving his house and found an extremely radical way of cultivation.
In fact, internal force training is meaningless to Gao Xuan. Such low-level energy utilization skills will not be of any help to him.
What is truly meaningful are the people and things of this world.
Gao Xuan didn't want to waste too much time on cultivation. After he analyzed the essence of internal force and obtained the top internal skill, he was no longer interested in wasting time. He directly activated the internal force plug-in.
Dozens of silver needles pierced many major acupuncture points on Gao Xuan's body, and an internal force repeatedly traveled through these acupuncture points but had nowhere to be released.
He could only keep striking the connecting point of the Ren and Du meridians repeatedly. When the repeated striking was done, Gao Xuan seized the opportunity to pierce the junction with a silver needle.
The internal force that has accumulated to the extreme finds a gap and suddenly penetrates the perineum, opening up the Ren and Du meridians.
At this point, the internal force completed its circulation in the Ren and Du meridians. Gao Xuan also sensed the external energy of heaven and earth.
As the acupuncture points all over his body breathed spontaneously, they continuously absorbed vital energy and turned it into internal force. The internal force in his body was like the endless flow of the Yangtze River.
This trick is also recorded in the story of the fish leaping over the dragon gate in the book "The Fish Transforms into a Dragon".
By taking a risky and radical approach to forcefully open the Ren and Du meridians, it is like a fish leaping over the Dragon Gate and instantly turning into a dragon. However, this step is extremely dangerous.
The method of Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate also has many pitfalls. If someone else were to practice this method, they would surely die on the spot.
Only Gao Xuan could see through the pros and cons and find a route for the operation of his internal force that best suited him. Only then could he succeed in one fell swoop.
Gao Xuan didn't think it was a big deal. This energy level was just that of an interstellar swordsman. In terms of specific combat power, it was much worse.
That’s it, enough to be invincible in the world.
With the powerful internal force as a foundation, the two internal skills of Chunyang Wuji and Yulongbian were immediately practiced to the highest level.
The pure Yang Wuji is pure and vigorous, while the fish dragon transformation is agile and mysterious. When the two internal skills are practiced to the highest level, the difference is not big.
Gao Xuan stayed in his room studying martial arts and didn't go out for three days.
Sisters Tao Min and Tao Hui were a little worried, so they came to the door early on the fourth day.
Gao Xuan's internal strength was perfected, so there was nothing urgent. Tao Min and Tao Hui were very happy to see that Gao Xuan was fine.
The two tried their best to invite Gao Xuan to attend today's dinner, saying that the Plum Blossom Swordsman Pei Tianyuan was inviting his father to a banquet, and also to gather all the heroes to discuss major plans.
The Plum Blossom Swordsman is the leader of the Four Great Swordsmen of Jiangnan, and is also a good friend of Tao Zhengren. Tao Zhengren wants to help Gao Xuan eradicate the Feihua Sect, and this time he also tried his best to run around and call for action, making a big splash.
Of course, Tao Zhengren was quite clear-headed and did not tell anyone what he was going to do.
Gao Xuan wanted to see the masters from Jiangnan, so he nodded in agreement.
At noon, Tao Zhengren personally came over to invite Gao Xuan to attend the dinner.
When Tao Zhengren saw Gao Xuan, he was stunned for a moment. He hadn't seen him for three days, but Gao Xuan's eyes were so bright that he dared not look directly at them.
Tao Zhengren was very surprised. It had only been a few days. Did Gao Xuan practice some special skills? But his eyes were too bright, and there was a hint of his inner strength.
But he thought it was impossible, how old was Gao Xuan. A few days ago, Gao Xuan asked him about the essence of Chunyang Wuji Gong, and his understanding of internal strength was still very superficial. How could he have achieved great internal strength in just a few days? It was impossible.
Tao Zhengren suppressed his doubts and explained the matter to Gao Xuan in detail.
This time he also had good intentions and wanted to help Gao Xuan introduce some friends.
As long as he can get the recognition of these masters in Jiangnan, Gao Xuan can enter the chivalrous way with full legitimacy.
Then, everyone joined forces to destroy Feihua Sect. In this way, Gao Xuan's origin from Feihua Sect would no longer be a problem.
With the help of many Jiangnan masters in praising him, Gao Xuan would naturally become a famous hero in Jiangnan.
If Gao Xuan hadn't saved his life, Tao Zhengren wouldn't have worked so hard.
For this purpose, Tao Zhengren specially ordered two sets of clothes for Gao Xuan.
At night, the four of them rode to Wanmei Villa. The villa was very large, and a servant led the four of them through a large plum forest before entering the main hall of the villa.
The main hall was brightly lit, with more than ten wine tables set up, and the aroma of wine could be smelled from afar.
At this time, many people had come to the hall, and the noise was quite lively.
Tao Zhengren is one of the four great swordsmen in Jiangnan, and his status is very high. As soon as he entered the hall, many people came over to greet him.
Some people were also curious about Gao Xuan. Everyone knew that Tao Zhengren had two beautiful daughters, so where did this handsome young man come from
Gao Xuan wore a green long gown and a scarf of the same color on his head. He had bright eyes, handsome features, and an elegant and unrestrained demeanor.
Standing next to Tao Zhengren, she attracts more attention than Tao Zhengren.
Everyone was discussing, "Who is this?"
"Is this Master Tao's disciple?"
"Such a person deserves the words 'handsome and elegant'..."
In the crowd, Cui Changqing looked at Gao Xuan coldly. Although he had only met Gao Xuan once at the headquarters, he had some impression of him.
After all, such a handsome young man is rare in Feihuamen.
Wasn't this person sent to the northwest? I heard that something had happened in the northwest, but I don't know what happened. Why is Gao Xuan hanging out with Tao Zhengren again? They seem to be very close.
Cui Changqing was confused, but he didn't show it on his face. He was a high-ranking member of Feihua Sect, and he always wore a mask when he went in and out. Only a few core members knew his true identity. He was not afraid of being recognized by Gao Xuan.
In order to find out the truth, he took the initiative to go over and talk to Tao Zhengren.
Tao Zhengren was very happy to see Cui Changqing: "Changqing, you are here too. We haven't seen each other for more than ten years."
He introduced Gao Xuan: "This is Cui Changqing, the Cold Pine Sword. Together with me, we are known as the Four Swordsmen of Jiangnan. This is my friend Gao Xuan whom I met in the northwest. He saved my life and is an outstanding young man..."
Cui Changqing was a little surprised that Tao Zhengren was actually quite polite to Gao Xuan, even with a bit of respect. He smiled and bowed: "Young friend Gao is as handsome as jade, with extraordinary bearing, a hero among real people..."
"Thank you."
Gao Xuan bowed politely, with a bright and generous smile on his face. He actually recognized Cui Changqing. Although the other party had covered his face before, there were too many details on his body that were difficult to conceal, and his identity was exposed immediately.
Gao Xuan was not surprised that Cui Changqing was also a high-ranking member of Feihua Sect. For Feihua Sect to be able to commit crimes in the martial arts world, there must be a huge network of connections behind them.
Judging from Cui Changqing's appearance, he probably doesn't know what happened in the northwest.
This is normal. In this world, messages are transmitted by human labor. As for the pigeon messaging, it is all nonsense and completely unreliable.
They traveled all the way to Jinling despite wind and rain. They had only been there for three days, so the news from the northwest might not have been delivered in time.
Although Gao Xuan recognized Cui Changqing's identity, he did not rush to take action. He had no evidence, and he was born in Feihua Sect. It was too difficult for him to identify a swordsman who was famous in Jiangnan.
Besides, there is no need for this.
Since he recognized the other person, this person must be dead. Why spoil the fun at this time
Cui Changqing didn't expect Gao Xuan to recognize his identity. After chatting with Tao Zhengren for a while, he made an excuse to leave first.
After coming out of the hall, Cui Changqing found his personal bodyguard and asked him to contact Feihuamen immediately to confirm Gao Xuan's situation.
When Cui Changqing came back, he was about to ask Tao Zhengren some more questions when he heard a loud shout from outside: "Where is Tao Zhengren?"
The voice was high-pitched, deep and powerful, like a thunderbolt that made everyone's eardrums buzz.
"Thunderous sound!" Cui Changqing frowned slightly. This was a master from Kongtong Sect.
Tao Zhengren was also a little surprised that someone from Kongtong Sect came so quickly. He also responded, "Tao Zhengren is here. I wonder who is looking for me."
"Kongtong Sect's Thunderbolt Blade Cheng Poshan."
Amid the deafening roar, a red figure appeared at the entrance of the hall. This person was tall, with deep eyes and a wide mouth, a face full of thick hair and beard, and was wearing a red robe with half of his arm exposed.
The posture was quite similar to that of a monk, but his face looked brave and fierce, which had nothing to do with a monk.
This man had a long sword on his waist and stood there with an extremely ferocious aura.
All the masters in the hall were intimidated by this man's aura.
Cheng Poshan, the Thunderbolt Blade Master, is the best fighter in Kongtong and the best fighter in the northwest. He is recognized as a strong man by the world.
The Four Swordsmen of Jiangnan are very famous, but they are no match for Cheng Poshan.
Pei Tianyuan, the owner of the villa, hurriedly came forward to greet him politely: "Pei Tianyuan greets Master Cheng. Master Cheng, please take a seat."
"No need."
Cheng Poshan rejected Pei Tianyuan rudely. His eyes moved from Tao Zhengren to Gao Xuan.
His eyes suddenly focused: "Are you Gao Xuan?"
Gao Xuan nodded calmly: "It's me."
Cheng Poshan was full of doubts: "Did you kill Hebi?"
When these words came out, everyone in the room was shocked. Everyone looked at Gao Xuan with doubts.
Why would I kill this guy? How is that possible!
(End of this chapter)