Lu Yin breathed a sigh of relief and stepped aside with his hands down: “Master.”
Li Moqing nodded and explained to Gu Pinglin: "Last time I came back from the Sword King Pavilion, I met this kid by chance on the way. Seeing that he was quite talented, I accepted him as my disciple. Did he neglect you just now?"
Gu Pinglin said calmly: "Your disciple is steady and polite, much better than those impulsive and ignorant young people. I really envy Brother Li."
Lan Feiyu lowered his eyes and remained silent.
Li Moqing didn't notice him and smiled as he offered his seat: "You are being polite. Yinlan Sect has few disciples, how can it compare to the Lingxin Sect which is full of talented people? Please."
Gu Pinglin sat down again and the boy came up to change the tea.
Although the Yinlan family has declined, it still represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship in the cultivation world. Gu Pinglin never thought that he would be able to make friends with the descendants of Yinlan in this life. He helped Li Moqing partly because he owed Lan Feiyu a promise in his previous life, and partly for the Lingxin Sect. Now it seems that he is less sincere than Li Moqing. Gu Pinglin also felt emotional and said frankly: "To be honest with you, Brother Li, I came to your house today because I really have something to ask for."
Li Moqing immediately said: "There is no need for us to be polite, just say it." After that, he turned and gestured to Lu Yin. Lu Yin looked at Lan Feiyu, hesitated to speak, and finally took his leave.
Lan Feiyu suddenly said: "I'll go out too."
He deliberately changed his voice, but it still caught Li Moqing's attention. Li Moqing looked at him suspiciously: "This is..."
"My dear friend, my Dao meridian is damaged now, fortunately I have him to escort me," Gu Pinglin explained, and then stopped Lan Feiyu, "No need, you can stay."
Lan Feiyu was a little surprised. He was a member of the Sword King Pavilion, so he had to report everything he saw and heard to the pavilion, so he took the initiative to ask to avoid it. Since Gu Pinglin didn't mind, he didn't insist and stepped back to stand still.
Li Moqing's face changed when he heard this, and he no longer paid attention to Lan Feiyu: "Pulse injury? How could this happen?"
"That's fine," Gu Pinglin waved his hand and changed the subject, "Brother Li, have you ever heard of the Lone Yang Soul Locking?"
Li Moqing was stunned by the question, and after thinking for a while, he answered carefully: "I know a little bit, it is probably related to the Duyin Land and the ancestor's magic skills. Why do you ask this?"
As Yao Feng said, Yinlan Villa also has relevant records of this formation, so it seems to be correct. Gu Pinglin said: "What if we add the Four Spirits Swallowing Sun Formation?"
Knowing that he must have a reason for bringing this up, Li Moqing pondered for a while and said, "The scope of creating a unique Yin land is larger, but the conditions of this formation are too harsh, and the cooperation of celestial phenomena is required..." He suddenly stopped.
Gu Pinglin continued on his behalf: "In August of this year, there will be a solar eclipse."
Li Moqing shook his head: "It's difficult to set up four formations in one area and activate them at the same time without alerting others."
Gu Pinglin said: "It's not difficult. As long as the four formations are not in the same area, even if someone finds it, they probably won't think it's the Four Spirits Formation."
Li Moqing disagreed: "What benefit does it bring to him to create such a large duyin area?"
Gu Pinglin asked: "What if his goal is the entire cultivation world?"
"Turning the entire cultivation world into a place of yin?" Li Moqing laughed, "How is that possible! Doesn't he need to practice himself?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Brother Li, have you forgotten that there is a Taoist method that does not require spiritual energy?"
Li Moqing gradually calmed down and asked, "Ghost cultivator?"
Gu Pinglin said: "As far as I know, there are indeed ghost cultivators in Wanfa Sect."
Li Moqing stared at him: "You mentioned these, have you discovered something?"
Gu Pinglin took out a picture and said, "Brother Li, please take a look."
Li Moqing took it in his hand and looked at it for a moment, his eyebrows gradually frowned, and he took a deep breath: "Where did you get this picture?"
"I have my own sources of information," Gu Pinglin avoided the question, "From what I know, the spiritual energy of Xuanming Sect, Baitou Mountain and Wuyin Mountain are all abnormal. It makes people worry. Once the Wanfa Sect succeeds, most of the cultivation world will become a lonely place."
When the spiritual energy of Duyin Land is extinguished, many Taoist methods will be lost and many cultivators’ paths will be ruined!
Li Moqing stared at the blueprint with a bad look on his face: "I still find it hard to believe this. This... is too incredible."
Gu Pinglin said: "Brother Li will believe me."
The hall fell into silence.
Lan Feiyu looked at Gu Pinglin in shock, wanting to confirm the truth of his words. It was not surprising that he had this reaction, as no one would remain indifferent after hearing such a thing.
Finally, Li Moqing nodded: "Of course."
Gu Pinglin had anticipated his choice, so he stood up and bowed, saying, "I'll leave this matter to Brother Li. The Wanfa Sect has many spies. In addition to the Heart Sword Sect, I don't know which other sects and people have been targeted by them. It's hard to guard against, so Brother Li, please be careful."
Li Moqing immediately stood up and said sternly, "This matter concerns the safety of the cultivation world. How dare Li Moqing accept a gift? You are working hard for the cultivation world, and Yinlan Villa will definitely help you." He carefully read the drawings again, raised his hand and burned them to ashes: "Don't worry, I will act cautiously."
Gu Pinglin nodded: "I will go back to Lingxin Sect and make plans first, goodbye."
"Well, the matter is urgent, I won't keep you here," Li Moqing paused, and suddenly said, "You and the Sword King Pavilion Master seem to be very..."
He had met Duan Qingming before, so he was naturally suspicious. Gu Pinglin shook his head: "He is a more dangerous person than Duan Liu."
Although Li Moqing was puzzled, he could not ask any more questions and could only sigh: "In that case, please take good care of Feiyu."
Lan Feiyu came back to his senses and clasped his fingers tightly on the back of the chair.
Since I have already forgotten the original promise, why should I worry about it? Or is it just a temporary measure to let go of my hatred
Li Moqing was uneasy and didn't pay attention to him. He smiled bitterly at Gu Pinglin, "I was impulsive when I went to the Sword King Pavilion last time. Looking back, what would happen if I found him? I accepted him as my disciple because I saw him being hunted by the Demon Realm. I wanted to give him a place to stay and teach him. Who knew that he has been protecting me and the villa all these years? I am really incompetent as a master."
Seeing that Lan Feiyu was about to speak, Gu Pinglin interrupted and said, "At this time of great importance, there are many eyes and ears in the Wanfa Sect. Brother Li should not go to the Jianwang Pavilion again. I will pay attention to your disciple's affairs."
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. I really shouldn't have said this right now," Li Moqing came to his senses and raised his hand to see the guest off. "I won't delay you. Please."
After leaving Yinlan Villa, Gu Pinglin ignored Lan Feiyu's emotions and hurriedly rode on the spirit crane, preparing to return to Lingxin Sect. Not long after he went, Gu Pinglin discovered that someone was following him. Lan Feiyu, who was usually very vigilant, was preoccupied and unaware at all.
Gu Pinglin said sternly, "I don't care what ridiculous thoughts you have, just put them away as soon as possible. It's useless to act on your emotions now."
Lan Feiyu came back to his senses and sneered: "What does it have to do with you? Don't think you can order me around just because you helped me."
Gu Pinglin said, "If I knew you were so simple-minded and didn't care about the overall situation, I wouldn't have helped you in the first place. It's a pity that Brother Li is so concerned. Fortunately, he has accepted a new disciple. Sooner or later, he will marry and have children, and expand Yinlan Villa. It doesn't matter if you die."
"you!"
"If you can't save your life, everything is in vain, and you have truly lost completely."
Lan Feiyu was angry, but he had no words to refute. After a while, he said, "The area nearby is under the jurisdiction of Tianluo Sect."
After the previous fights, Wanfamen already understood the strength of the two men. The person sent this time must be no simple person. Now that Gu Pinglin is seriously injured, it is not suitable for him to face the enemy head-on. The best way is to visit Tianluomen in person. This is not the Demon Realm, and Wanfamen would not dare to blatantly break into the sect and attack.
"This is indeed a good idea," Gu Pinglin praised, "It shows that you have calmed down."
Lan Feiyu hummed and asked, "Are you telling the truth about Duyindi?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Not only is it true, but the Sword King Pavilion and the Wanfa Sect are allies."
Lan Feiyu was horrified: "How could this be!"
"Why not?" Gu Pinglin asked back.
The spiritual energy is extinct, the Taoism is extinct. Lan Feiyu's face was grim, his eyes were sinister: "No wonder... So this is his purpose, damn it!"
Gu Pinglin did not ask who "he" was: "Will you report to the cabinet what I discussed with Brother Li?"
"Of course not!" Lan Feiyu thought about it. He obviously trusted Gu Pinglin more than Duan Qingming.
Gu Pinglin shook his head: "No, you have to report it, report it truthfully."
Lan Feiyu was stunned.
The Tianluo Sect’s jurisdiction is not large, but it is located on a major transportation route with many people coming and going nearby. The Wanfa Sect did not take any action along the way, and the two men entered the city smoothly.
The small town is by the river and is very lively.
Seeing that Gu Pinglin was walking in the opposite direction and had no intention of visiting Tianluomen, Lan Feiyu couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going?"
"Of course, we should stay at the guest house of the Sword King Pavilion branch," Gu Pinglin laughed, "Why go to the faraway place? You are a member of the Sword King Pavilion, why would you go to the Tianluo Sect if you don't live in your own guest house?"
After the discussion on the Dao at Yunya, the power of the Sword King Pavilion expanded rapidly, and shops, poultry gardens, and guest gardens were opened in various places. They controlled the information channels, and few people dared to provoke them. It was rumored that the son of the Yang family had cursed the Sword King Pavilion in public, and within a few days, the news that he had a mistress spread, and his Dao veins were almost destroyed by his wife. This matter became a joke in the cultivation world. The Sword King Pavilion claimed to the outside world that it was only doing business and was not interfering, so various forces were still polite to them. In addition, although the price of the Sword King Pavilion guest garden was more expensive than other inns, it was extremely safe, so many cultivators were willing to go there.
As soon as the two of them walked into the guest house, the shopkeeper smiled and bowed: "Unfortunately, our guest house is full. Please go to another inn."
Lan Feiyu immediately looked after Pinglin.
Gu Pinglin said calmly: "We two don't want to stay overnight, we just made an appointment to meet a friend here. Please come in." After saying that, he walked inside.
The shopkeeper came out in a hurry to stop him: "Hey, wait a minute, you can't go in!"
Gu Pinglin was puzzled: "Is it not possible for me to look for a friend?"
The shopkeeper hesitated: "Of course not..."
Gu Pinglin raised his eyebrows: "Or, the guest house is not fully occupied?"
The shopkeeper was stunned by the question, and a flash of embarrassment flashed in his eyes: "This..."
Gu Pinglin laughed and answered for him: "It was the order of the Pavilion Master. Your Pavilion is known for doing business fairly, but who knows that the truth is not so. If the news gets out, it will inevitably make the cultivation world laugh."
The shopkeeper began to sweat.
"Master Gu is really as good as a god!" A middle-aged man walked out quickly, motioned the shopkeeper to step aside, and bowed to Gu Pinglin and said with a smile, "I am Mu Jianyi, the manager of the outer gate of the Sword King Pavilion. The pavilion master has other instructions. If Master Gu doesn't fall for it, he will take you two to the upper room of Fengyuan. Please."
Fengyuan should be the superior guest garden of the Sword King Pavilion. The environment is extremely elegant. There are only two small buildings facing the river, half of which is suspended above the river. There are two floors in total. The downstairs is a small hall and the upstairs is the guest room. This wooden building should be a space spiritual device, covered by a barrier. Without the permission of the residents, outsiders cannot enter. It is indeed ten times safer than outside.
Gu Pinglin did not sit in meditation to heal his wounds, but just stood by the window, watching the endless river flow.
"I was really surprised that he could come up with such an ingenious plan."
"If you were still alive, we would be able to witness a more exciting world of cultivation."
"it's a pity."
…
He had discovered it long ago and was one step ahead of me.
However, does winning or losing still matter
—"In this life and the next, you will always be the loser, Gu Pinglin."
Starting over again, I am no longer afraid of failure, but I am still not sure what obsession is.
It’s not about winning or losing, and it’s not about you.
Gu Pinglin watched the birds flying over the river, then slowly closed his eyes and sorted out his thoughts.
Knowing their purpose, it was difficult to destroy them. Time was running out, my cultivation had not recovered, and there were too few people around me. More importantly, Duan Qingming had noticed my actions, so it was even more difficult to deceive him.
—"If you were still alive, we could witness a more exciting world of cultivation."
Such an honest tone, anyone who hears it will believe it.
Gu Pinglin sneered.
Witness. Will Duan Qingming be a witness obediently
In his previous life, he became the destroyer of this plan in order to save himself;
In this life he decided to become a participant.
Gu Pinglin opened his eyes again with his eyelashes trembling slightly, and looked sideways at the door: "Who?"
"Master Gu, the Pavilion Master has sent another message."
Duan Qingming? Gu Pinglin was a little surprised: "Come in."
The shopkeeper from before walked in with a smile, holding a wooden tray with a letter on it: "The Pavilion Master has ordered that it must be delivered to Master Gu personally."
Gu Pinglin was about to reach out to take the letter, but suddenly his expression froze and he quickly stepped back. Almost at the same time, the letter exploded, and a few strange black air emerged from it! Gu Pinglin reacted quickly, and instead of running out of the door, he dodged and flew out the window.
The barrier of this building has been opened by the shopkeeper. There must be an ambush outside the door.
The window next door was open, the table and chairs had fallen to the ground, and Lan Feiyu was standing beside the table with a violent look on his face.
Hearing the familiar, noisy voices, Gu Pinglin thought to himself that something was wrong, and his mind became fuzzy.
"loser."
"Your news all comes from him, you are a failure."
"Have you forgotten about Penglai Island?"
"Do you really think he will forgive you? Wait until he remembers everything."
…
The sound rang in his ears, like a whisper. Gu Pinglin had been prepared for this, and he broke free from the control of his mind. Suddenly, his chest was filled with blood and energy. He flipped in the air, dodging the flying bone shadow, but his pulse was injured. He was unable to recover his breath and fell straight to the river below!
I didn't expect that this person would come in person.
Lan Feiyu practiced the "Secret Book of Forbidden Heart" in the illusion world, which should have been a similar skill to Qingxin. Moreover, he was alert by nature and normally would not have been affected. Now he was affected, probably because he met Li Moqing during the day.
but-
Several thoughts flashed through his mind quickly. Gu Pinglin frowned slightly, endured the severe pain, and saw a branch above the river. He reached out to borrow some strength.
It didn't touch the branch, but it reached another hand.
The hand seemed to appear out of nowhere, holding Gu Pinglin's hand, and then pulling him into the crook of his arm and supporting him.
The white sleeves exuded a faint scent of medicinal herbs.
The red light chasing in the air dissipated, and there was no further movement for a long time.