In the evening.
In the square, Ling Xiao's first martial arts competition finally ended.
All the disciples and guests left one after another.
Sister Dao returned to the cabin while discussing with everyone else.
As soon as Chu Xiaoxiao entered the room, she said excitedly: "Brother Chu, it's a pity that you didn't go this afternoon. There were several exciting competitions. Two new disciples defeated their opponents by leaps and bounds. There was also a disciple who used moves that looked like wild boars, and when he attacked, he made wild boar noises from his mouth. It was hilarious..."
Chu Xiaoxiao chattered and laughed.
After Sister Dao entered the house, she walked around each room and sniffed everywhere, as if she was looking for some evidence.
Luo Qingzhou looked calm.
Chu Xiaoxiao spoke excitedly for a while, and seeing that he had no reaction, she immediately went to drink a cup of tea and prepared to come over to continue talking.
At this time, Zhang Yuanshan came back from outside and said, "Master said he will not be back tonight. Master asked us to eat by ourselves and rest early at night. Don't run around. We will gather at the square tomorrow morning."
Chu Xiaoxiao was so excited when she heard this that she cheered, "That's great! If Master came back, we wouldn't even dare to say anything. Senior Sister Dao, Senior Sister Nie, after we finish our meal, shall we go to the hot springs in the back? If no one is around, we can go take a bath."
Then he said, "Brother Zhang, Brother Chu, Brother Zhou, can you help us watch outside?"
Zhang Yuanshan hesitated for a moment and said, "Master said not to run around everywhere. If you want to take a shower, we will go out first and you can take a shower in the room."
Chu Xiaoxiao pouted and said, "It's too troublesome to take a shower in the house. It takes a long time just to prepare the water, and I want to go to the hot spring."
Zhang Yuanshan was helpless. He glanced at Luo Qingzhou and Zhou Boyue. Seeing that neither of them spoke, he said, "Well, let's go take a look later."
When Chu Xiaoxiao saw that he agreed, she immediately said happily: "Big Brother is so nice."
Then he looked at Luo Qingzhou and Zhou Boyue and said, "Second Brother and Third Brother are both doing well."
Luo Qingzhou hurriedly said: "Don't call me Second Senior Brother, I don't want to be Second Senior Brother."
Chu Xiaoxiao asked in confusion: "Why? Anyway, there are only three of us here. If Senior Brother Chu doesn't want to be the second Senior Brother, does he want to be the eldest Senior Brother?"
Luo Qingzhou had no choice but to say, "Let's follow the order in which we entered. Senior Brother Zhang is the eldest senior brother, Sister Dao is the second senior sister, Senior Sister Nie is the third senior sister, I am the fourth senior brother, Bo Yue is the fifth senior brother, and you are the youngest senior sister."
When Chu Xiaoxiao heard the words "little junior sister", she immediately clapped her hands and agreed, "Great, I'm the little junior sister. The little junior sisters in the stories are always the most favored and beautiful."
The others also laughed, but none of them had any objections. By shouting like this, everyone seemed closer.
Soon, the servant brought a simple dinner.
After dinner, they walked towards the hot springs at the back.
Along the way, many new disciples walked towards that direction.
Seeing this, Sister Dao frowned and said, "Xiaoxiao, we'd better not go. It seems that there are too many people over there, and we won't be able to wash at all."
Chu Xiaoxiao glanced at the hillside over there and said, "Master said the hot spring is on the hillside. Maybe there is no one there. Let's go over and take a look."
The few of them had no choice but to accompany her and continue walking up the hillside.
After walking for a while, there were fewer people on the road. I guess the new disciples listened to their master's instructions and didn't dare to run too far.
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately ran up the hillside excitedly, followed the hot steam, and saw the hot spring at a glance.
Seeing that there was no one in the hot spring, and there seemed to be no one else around, she waved overjoyed, "Second Sister, Third Sister, come quickly, there is no one here, we can take a good bath here."
Upon hearing this, Sister Dao and Nie Yunrong quickened their pace and walked up the hillside.
Chu Xiaoxiao took the two of them to take a look at the hot spring. They were both very happy. After all, they had been riding horses today and were covered in dust. In the afternoon, they were crowded in the square to watch the competition and were sweaty. It was naturally very comfortable for them to soak in the hot spring here at this time.
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately shouted to the three people at the bottom of the hill: "Big Brother, Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, please stand there and help us watch. We are going to take off our clothes and take a shower. You are not allowed to come near!"
Zhang Yuanshan and the other two had already stopped at the foot of the hill. Upon hearing this, they immediately said, "Hurry up and wash. We will help you watch."
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately walked to the hot spring and couldn't wait to untie her belt.
Sister Dao quickly stopped her and said, "Xiao Xiao, wait a minute, let's go to the front and take a look. If someone suddenly comes, Senior Brother and the others won't be able to see them."
After hearing this, Chu Xiaoxiao quickly fastened her belt.
The three were about to walk forward when Luo Qingzhou suddenly shouted from the bottom of the hill: "Senior Sister Dao, we can't go forward! It's a forbidden area!"
It was not until the afternoon when he returned with Princess Nangong that he saw the stone tablet hidden in the mist.
Sister Dao looked at him and asked, "Chu Feiyang, how did you know?"
Luo Qingzhou said, "I was here this afternoon. Go forward two hundred meters and look for a stone tablet in the bushes nearby. Look carefully at the words on the tablet. Remember, do not go past the tablet. Just look around to see if there is anyone around. If there is no one, come back immediately."
Upon hearing this, Sister Dao took Chu Xiaoxiao and Nie Yunrong forward. As expected, they found a stone tablet in the bushes 200 meters away. On the stone tablet were two lines of large characters written in bright red: This is a forbidden area, the formation is dangerous, no one is allowed to enter, life and death are at your own risk!
The three of them saw it and stopped immediately.
"There seems to be no one here. Let's go and take a shower."
Sister Dao immediately took the two of them back.
The three of them returned to the hot spring, and Sister Dao shouted down below: "There's no one in front, Chu Feiyang, remember to guard down below, we're going to take a shower, and you're not allowed to get close and peek!"
Luo Qingzhou ignored her.
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately ran to the hot spring and began to take off her clothes, shoes and socks.
The three of them had just taken off their clothes, revealing their snow-white bodies, when Zhang Yuanshan's voice suddenly came from the hillside: "Everyone, I'm sorry, our junior sister is taking a shower upstairs, you can wait for a while."
Then, a man's voice came: "What a joke! This Lingxiao Sect is not your place, what qualifications do you have to stop us here? The hot spring was not bought by you, so you allow your sister to take a bath there, but why can't we? We insist on going there today, so what?"
When Sister Dao and the other two heard this argument, their faces changed slightly.
Sister Dao immediately picked up her clothes and said, "Put them on quickly and go downstairs to take a look."
The three of them quickly put on their clothes and walked down the hillside quickly. Only then did they discover that the ones confronting Zhang Yuanshan and the others were actually the eight disciples of Uncle Jin.
Five burly male disciples were aggressively heading up the hill.
Three female disciples stood behind and watched.
Sister Dao led Nie Yunrong and Chu Xiaoxiao down the hillside quickly, and came to the side of Zhang Yuanshan and the other two. She frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
Zhang Yuanshan saw them coming down and said with a sullen face, "If they insist on forcing their way up, I've already told you to take a shower up there."
As soon as these words came out, a long-faced man on the opposite side sneered and said, "What do you mean you have to force your way up? Is this place yours? If you can go up, why can't we?"
Another short man sneered, "Everyone, if you can go up there to take a shower, then we can go up there too. We don't have any other intentions, we just want to go up there to see if there are other men, and then let our junior sister go take a shower too."
Sister Dao said coldly, "If they want to take a shower, that's fine, but they should at least wait until we're done before going up, right?"
As soon as these words came out, a woman wearing a golden hairpin walked out from the back and sneered, "Why do you want us to wait? The hot spring is so big, we want to go up and bathe with you, isn't that possible?"
"That's right, you guys are too overbearing! Are you so great just because you're from Kyoto?"
Another slightly plump woman said coldly.
Only Yun Wanrou, a martial artist in the late stage, watched quietly without saying a word.
Zhang Yuanshan couldn't help but said, "That's not what you said just now! You brothers want to force your way in. If you girls want to go up, we will naturally not stop you."
The slightly plump woman snorted coldly: "Who knows if there are any male disciples above you who take baths together? My senior brother is thinking about our safety."
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately retorted: "Who knows if you brothers are perverts, deliberately wanting to go up and peek at us? It's right not to let you go up!"
"you… "
The slightly plump woman glanced at her and said sarcastically, "With your figure, someone wants to peek at you? You haven't grown up yet, have you? My ten-year-old niece is taller than you."
When Chu Xiaoxiao heard this, she immediately became furious: "At least I'm cute, not as fat as you, and not as ugly as you!"
The plump woman was furious and was about to attack with her fists clenched.
The two sides immediately became hostile.
At this time, Yun Wanrou, who had been silent, suddenly spoke softly: "Brother, sister, Master said, don't cause trouble."
Although she spoke softly and gently, as soon as these words came out, the men and women who were holding their fists and looking aggressive immediately calmed down.
Yun Wanrou walked out from the back, glanced at the people in front of her, bowed her head slightly, and said, "I'm sorry, my senior brothers and sisters were too impulsive and disturbed you all."
Seeing that she was gentle and kind, Sister Dao also slowed down her tone and said, "It's okay. We are all from the same sect. If you want to go up, we can go together. The pool up there is big, and it's no problem for six people to take a bath together."
Yun Wanrou smiled apologetically and said, "I'm really sorry, I have a mysophobia. My two senior sisters only went up with me, and they would only go down to wash after I finished. So, three senior sisters, can you let me go up to wash first? After I finish, you can go and wash later?"
After hearing this, Sister Dao frowned.
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately said, "Why? We were the first ones to come here. If you have a mysophobia, you shouldn't go up there to wash, because other people have already washed in that pool, and maybe even relieved themselves in it."
Yun Wanrou smiled and said, "That pool of hot spring water is running water. I came to see it today. At least today, no one has gone down there, so it should be clean. Little Senior Sister, can you give me some convenience?"
At this time, Luo Qingzhou, who had been silent, suddenly looked into her eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Senior Sister Yun, I came here to take a shower in the afternoon and peed in it."
After these words were spoken, Yun Wanrou's expression changed slightly.
Chu Xiaoxiao chuckled and said, "Fourth Senior Brother, is this true?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Of course it's true."
The man and woman opposite glared at him and clenched their fists.
Yun Wanrou suddenly smiled again and said, "It doesn't matter. Since it is running water, it should be clean after such a long time of water change. I still want to go up and take a bath."
Chu Xiaoxiao was about to speak when Sister Dao suddenly said, "Xiaoxiao, forget it, let her go upstairs and wash first, we'll just wait here."
When Chu Xiaoxiao saw her speak, she stopped talking.
But at this time, Yun Wanrou smiled and said, "I'm sorry, three senior sisters and brothers, I don't want anyone to be next to me when I take a shower, even if they are standing here. You should go back first. I will call you over after I finish taking a shower, okay?"
After these words came out, even Nie Yunrong was a little angry and asked: "Why? You are being overbearing, right? Isn't it okay for us to stand so far away?"
The slightly plump woman sneered and said, "Because my Junior Sister Wanrou is a late-stage martial artist! Because my Junior Sister Wanrou has been selected by Jianfeng to become an inner sect disciple! You, a mere outer sect disciple, are also qualified to question an inner sect disciple?"
When Nie Yunrong heard this, he was stunned for a moment, glanced at the Jiangnan girl, and dared not say anything.
The inner disciples were not people they could afford to offend. Before they went up the mountain, their master had given them many warnings.
Chu Xiaoxiao on the side said with disbelief: "The competition hasn't even started yet, you said she is an inner sect disciple, so she is an inner sect disciple? Who are you trying to scare?"
The plump woman smiled proudly and said, "In the afternoon, my master took Junior Sister Wanrou to Jianfeng. After seeing my Junior Sister's cultivation and talent, an uncle from Jianfeng immediately decided on the spot to accept her as an inner disciple. So no matter what the result of tomorrow's competition is, my Junior Sister Wanrou will definitely become an inner disciple."
Chu Xiaoxiao snorted coldly, "So what? Anyway, she is not an inner disciple yet. Even if she is, she should know the first-come-first-served rule, right? We have generously let her go up and wash first, but she is still aggressive and wants us to leave. Does she really think we are easy to bully?"
"So what if you are easy to bully!"
At this time, the long-faced man suddenly drew out the knife in his hand and sneered, "How about we give it a try? It just so happens that my master has long wanted to learn your master's skills. Why don't we, as disciples, help the master to show off? If anyone loses, just shut up and leave. Don't go and complain. Do you dare?"
Chu Xiaoxiao was about to speak when Sister Dao grabbed her.
Seeing that the others didn't dare to answer, the long-faced man became even more proud and said sarcastically, "If you don't have the guts, go back and don't delay my junior sister from taking a bath here."
At this time, Yun Wanrou suddenly said, "How about one of you come out and fight me for a few moves? Don't worry, I am a late-stage martial artist and I won't bully you. I will use ordinary sword moves. If I don't put the sword to your throat within ten moves, I will lose. How about that?"
Then he added: "If I lose, we will turn around and leave. Of course, we will also apologize for what happened just now."
The plump woman next to him sneered and said, "My junior sister only used ten moves, and you guys don't dare? You're from Kyoto after all, are you so timid?"
Another woman also sneered: "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that the disciple of Master Sun would be so cowardly. I heard that Master Sun is very powerful and even my master can't match his style. I didn't expect that today..."
Zhang Yuanshan immediately stood up and said angrily: "Okay, come down and take it!"
He was not an impulsive person, but at this moment he was not only venting his anger for his fellow brothers and sisters, but also to save face for his master. During the day, his master was very angry with that uncle Jin. If they were scared away by the other party's disciples again tonight, and if his master heard it, where would he put his face in the future
Yun Wanrou glanced at him, smiled slightly, and said, "This must be Senior Brother Zhang, right? You make the first move. Don't worry, I will only make ten moves. After ten moves, no matter whether I win or lose, I will put away my sword and will never hurt Senior Brother Zhang. Senior Brother Zhang can make a few more moves. As long as Senior Brother Zhang's fist touches my dress, Senior Brother Zhang will win."
The other disciples behind her all had sarcastic and anticipatory expressions on their faces.
Zhang Yuanshan was filled with humiliation and anger. He clenched his fists and said, "Junior Sister Yun, although I am not your opponent, I will never let you insult me! After ten moves, if I cannot touch you, I will admit defeat!"
Yun Wanrou smiled and said nothing more. She walked to the open space on the side and looked at him calmly.
Zhang Yuanshan clenched his fists and was about to go over when Luo Qingzhou suddenly said, "Big Brother, let me do it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes turned to him.
Zhang Yuanshan was stunned for a moment and said, "Junior Brother Chu, you..."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Big Brother, I should be faster than you. If I can't win, I can hide and just hold her off for ten moves."
Zhang Yuanshan was about to speak when Sister Dao suddenly said, "Big Brother, let Chu Feiyang go. It's okay. They can't win anyway. Let him hold out for as many moves as possible."
Zhang Yuanshan glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, and nodded, admonishing: "Junior Brother Chu, be careful."
Luo Qingzhou said nothing more. He walked over, stood opposite the girl, and said, "Senior Sister Yun, can I use a weapon?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Yun Wanrou's seven senior brothers and sisters all burst into laughter.
Yun Wanrou also smiled and said, "Of course, any weapon is fine."
Luo Qingzhou said "Oh" and seemed a little hesitant.
Sister Dao listened to his words and looked at his expression. Her mouth twitched and she thought to herself: This guy, he's not going to use that...
“Swish!”
A black wooden stick suddenly appeared in Luo Qingzhou's hand, and he said, "Senior Sister Yun, is your sword very precious?"
When Sister Dao heard these words, she seemed to hear the crying of Senior Sister Mei again.
The iron rod that Senior Sister Yan inherited from her family was broken by this black and hard rod after just one move. She cried so hard at that time...
After hearing this, Yun Wanrou raised the sword in her hand and said with a smile: "This sword is indeed extremely sharp and indestructible, but my junior brother, don't worry, I will never let it touch your body."
Luo Qingzhou held the stick in his hand and confirmed again: "Senior Sister Yun, I only need to avoid your ten moves, right?"
Yun Wanrou nodded and said, "Yes, after ten moves, if my sword is not against your throat, I will lose."
Luo Qingzhou continued: "Senior Sister Yun, if one of our weapons is suddenly destroyed by the other party, do we need to ask the other party to pay for it?"
Sister Dao, who was standing by, couldn't help but twitch her lips when she heard this. This sinister guy...
Yun Wanrou smiled slightly: "Since it is an agreed competition, you don't have to pay. But your stick... I can compensate you."
The men and women behind her also laughed at her.
Luo Qingzhou said quickly: "No, I just asked, since it is a rule, it must not be violated. We are all martial artists, not only must we keep our promises, but we must also abide by the rules of the competition, Senior Sister, am I right?"
There was a hint of impatience in Yun Wan's soft eyes, but she still had a gentle smile on her face as she said, "Junior brother, you can start now."
Luo Qingzhou nodded, looking into her eyes, and heard her words again: This vulgar country bumpkin, I'm afraid he has a problem with his brain? If my sword touches him, I'm afraid it will be dirty. I will cut off the stick in his hand first, then point the sword at his throat, and then kick him to make him kneel down...
Luo Qingzhou looked into her eyes, tightened the stick in his hand, took a few steps back, and put some distance between them.
Although he was confident in the wooden stick in his hand, he still had to be cautious when facing a martial arts master in the late stage.
But fortunately, the opponent used a sword.
He just didn't believe that her sword was faster than Chanchan's!
"Senior Sister Yun, my stick is long and hard, so you have to be careful."
After saying that, he rushed forward dragging the wooden stick in his hand.