"Mr. Zhu, what do you mean?"
Jing Ji's face darkened and he almost couldn't help but take action. After comparing the fighting power of both parties, he calmly chose to talk nicely.
It’s not that he was afraid of losing, but the timing and location were not right. If it were Luzhou, he would have called on his friends to rush over.
"Elder Jing, please don't misunderstand. I am not trying to disrupt the situation. It's mainly because my young man's business skills are average. I'm afraid he doesn't understand the market and will be cheated by outsiders."
Zhu Heng laughed and raised his head arrogantly: "My dear nephew, just name your price. We in the Huangji Sect don't have much, but we are rich."
light and spacious!
Lu Bei praised in his heart, and rationally stepped aside to give Jing Ji and Zhu Heng some space to be alone.
In his opinion, this business is most suitable to be done with Jing Ji, but he has to give face to Huangji Sect. He is in a dilemma and can only let the bosses speak first.
As soon as he retreated behind the tree, Zhan Hongqu followed him, without saying a word, staring at Lu Bei with his sword-like eyes.
The word "cannibalism" was written all over his eyes.
Thinking of his old father who was holding Zhan Hongqu captive, Lu Bei felt a great deal of pressure, fearing that the other party would be unhappy and use force to make him take another prisoner.
If this is really the case, considering the previous friendly exchanges between the two sides, Lu Bei is willing to provide Zhan Hongqu with a single room with a suitable environment.
"Senior Sister Zhan, don't look at me like that. It's creepy."
Lu Bei scratched his head in embarrassment. "Don't worry, Elder Zhan eats well and sleeps well. Except for his bad temper and his frequent attempts to challenge me, everything else is fine."
Zhan Hongqu was furious and gritted his teeth, "Junior Brother Lu, you've also seen Junior Sister Bai's letter. What exactly are you planning on doing? Are you really planning on sending my father... to the Huangji Sect to be slaughtered?"
"That's definitely not possible!"
Lu Bei shook his head decisively. Just when Zhan Hongqu's expression relaxed, he continued, "What is the status of Elder Zhan? He will be a high-ranking figure in Huangji Sect and will not be wronged."
Zhan Hongqu bit her lips tightly, feeling that the pretty boy in front of her was more annoying than ever before. She couldn't figure out what kind of love potion Bai Jin had been fed.
At this time, Lu Bei raised his hand and waved, and the black and white portals opened.
"Sister Zhan, don't say I didn't take care of you. Elder Zhan is in there, you can make sure of his safety yourself. Of course, if you think that risking your life will only put yourself..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhan Hongqu had already rushed into the portal. Lu Bei shrugged, took back the second half of his sentence, and followed him into the portal.
In this materialistic world of immortal cultivation, honest people like Zhan Hongqu are rare, otherwise...
Try out her sword power and use it as a spare battery
Lu Bei remembered very clearly that Bai Jin had a very high opinion of Zhan Hongqu, who had reached the Great Perfection of the Refining Void Realm and was only one step away from achieving the ultimate fusion. If he could cultivate him well, he could save him a lot of experience.
Suddenly, Lu Bei thought of something and walked quickly into the door.
…
In the small single room, Zhan Lexian was tied up in chains, with his long hair hanging down, and he was motionless, as if he was in a long sleep.
"Father."
Zhan Hongqu walked quickly forward and knelt in front of Zhan Lexian. He raised his hand to smooth down his black hair and looked at his haggard father. His eyes suddenly turned red.
In fact, the two are not related by blood. Like Zhan Hongqu and Zhan Mingxin, they are both orphans adopted by chance.
At that time, Zhan Lexian was studying the meaning of sword, but he could not comprehend the way of love. He went down the mountain to look for an opportunity and brought Zhan Hongqu back to Tianjian Peak. He developed true feelings for his daughter and loved her like his own.
But Zhan Lexian is a grown man after all. He is not delicate in expressing emotions and can only play the role of a strict father. As a result, Zhan Hongqu was led astray by him. He is ruthless and doesn't talk much. When it comes to Zhan Mingxin, he has led another girl astray.
"Red yeast rice, you..."
Zhan Lexian slowly woke up and saw his daughter in front of him. He was surprised for a moment, but his face suddenly turned dark.
He was trapped in the enemy's cell, which was a rather complicated magic weapon, with an endless cycle of yin and yang. It was easy to break in from the outside, but it was difficult to escape from the inside.
With Zhan Hongqu's strength, he was not able to break in from the outside, and escaping was even more difficult.
Seeing Lu Bei following closely, Zhan Lexian's eyes suddenly shrank, and with a bang, he stood up, his sword spirit condensed into a line, and stabbed out directly: "Asshole, it's not enough that you took my Great Power, and you attacked my beloved daughter. Do you really think that I don't have a way to die with you?"
Lu Bei dodged to the side, saying that it was all a misunderstanding. He was a principled person and did not take the opportunity to threaten Zhan Hongqu to do something strange. There was no need for his old father to be angry.
Even if there was, it was Bai Jin who fed the wolf with his own body.
"Father, Junior Brother Lu didn't make things difficult for me."
Zhan Hongqu hurriedly persuaded Zhan Lexian to stop, and said quickly: "Elder Jing has arrived. Once the misunderstanding is resolved, father can return to Tianjian Peak to rest."
"What?!"
Zhan Lexian looked at his daughter in surprise. He was not surprised by Jing Ji's arrival, as the latter had already colluded with Lu Bei, but he was deeply shocked by his daughter's words and deeds in protecting Lu Bei.
My dear girl, this man is not a good person. Open your eyes and see clearly. Your father is still locked up!
Suddenly, Zhan Lexian thought of Lu Bei's words, saying that he and Zhan Hongqu fell in love at first sight, and also said that because of this relationship, they were all family.
"puff!!"
Zhan Lexian spat out a mouthful of blood, tilted his head and became motionless.
"Father!"
Zhan Hongqu was horrified, and tears came out of his eyes. He used his sword power to wake up Zhan Lexian, who gritted his teeth and said, "Hongqu, this matter is as complicated as the sea. Just let Jing Ji handle it. Don't get involved. Leave quickly, and don't agree to any of his conditions, otherwise it will be too late to regret."
"Father, don't worry. Junior Brother Lu has his heart set on someone, but he's not that kind of person."
"Bullshit, how dare you believe such a thing!"
Zhan Lexian was furious. He stood up and dragged the chain in front of his daughter. His brows were gloomy. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "Jing Ji, please redeem me. I will redeem my beloved daughter. As long as you don't destroy her swordsmanship, everything can be discussed."
Oh, there’s an unexpected gain
Lu Bei was overjoyed and said decisively: "Elder Zhan may not believe me if I tell you this. Lu Bei is sincere in asking for the sword, and he does not ask for much. He only wants the sword's will."
"That's right, I don't believe it."
"Believe it or not, Daweitian thinks what Lu said is true."
Lu Bei raised his hand and summoned the Great Mighty Heaven, then turned his head and said, "I, your master, am devoted to swordsmanship and will be loyal to the way of the sword for my whole life, is that right?"
Daweitian did not hesitate and circled around Lu Bei, with the hilt of the sword directly against his palm, indicating that what Lu Bei said was right.
The Immortal Sword Intent is a fusion of the seven paths. In the past thousand years, only he is the closest to the Abandoned Scripture. It is right and wrong. Dawei Tian does not allow others to question it.
“Ahem—”
On the opposite side, Zhan Lexian kept coughing. I have seen similar scenes too many times, and it breaks my heart every time.
He didn't blame Daweitian, but only blamed himself for his incompetence.
Zhan Hongqu was completely dumbfounded, recalling the scene where his father often sat on the top of the mountain, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, collecting the essence of the sun and moon, and gently wiping the sword with great piety. He roughly understood why he hated Lu Bei so much.
If the other nine swords came to see this scene, they would vomit blood.
"Elder Zhan, let's not beat around the bush. Elder Jing has been suspicious of me and has always treated me as a pawn rather than one of his own."
Lu Bei sighed and said, "For various reasons, I think he, like you, has misunderstood Lu's character."
"Just tell me what you want. I still say the same thing: focus on the present and don't believe in things that don't exist." Zhan Lexian said firmly.
"Those who are sincere in asking about the sword seek only the sword's essence, nothing else."
Lu Bei said truthfully: "Before, I observed Elder Zhan's sword intent and saw the four paths of Poxiao, Wangqing, Yuanran and Changqing. I was very happy. I would like to ask Elder Zhan to introduce other sword cultivators to me so that I can observe other sword intents."
After saying that, Lu Bei hurriedly added: "There is no need to mention the Changchong Sword Intent. I was born in the Lingxiao Sword Sect and I am familiar with this sword intent. As for the remaining four sword intents... I am ashamed to say that I have only heard of them but have never seen them."
"The remaining four are Wuliang, Wuxiang, Miewo, and Wenqing. These four are quite complex and require extremely high sword talent. Few people on Tianjian Peak can comprehend them. It's normal that you haven't heard of them."
Zhan Lexian narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I already know what you mean. Let my daughter go, and I can ask for a sword power for you."
"Which one?"
"Ask about the feelings."
Lu Bei raised his eyebrows: "Why is it this sword intent? Is it difficult to practice?"
Of course, the Nine Swords' Sword Intents were separated from the Immortal Sword Intents. It was easy to separate, but difficult to combine. They complemented each other, but they also constrained each other. Especially the Love Sword Intent, which was born incompatible with the other Sword Intents. Once you practice this Sword Intent, you can't get the others. No one in Tianjian Peak has been observing this Sword Intent for a long time.
Moreover, if one learns other sword intents first, one will cut off the path to the sword intent of love, and will never be able to obtain it in his lifetime.
Zhan Lexian gave an answer in his mind, shook his head slightly and said, "It is not difficult to practice, but due to my position, it is most convenient for me to obtain this sword intent. I can give you the rubbing of the sword intent directly."
"Is there no sword cultivator who has mastered this sword intent?"
"Yes, but those people don't get along with me, so I can't help you."
"… "
Lu Bei frowned, feeling that Zhan Lexian was plotting against him. He raised his hand and sent Zhan Hongqu away.
"Deal, I have released Senior Sister Zhan, and I also ask Elder Zhan to swear an oath... Don't worry, I will give you a verbal promise and I will not lie to you."
Zhan Lexian's eyes twitched, and he swore a blood oath with gritted teeth. Just as the two of them reached a secret deal, Lu Beifu took out the Great Power Heaven, flicked the sword with his fingers, and said with a hearty smile: "Elder Zhan, you don't want the Great Power Heaven to be wronged by me, right?"
"W-what do you mean?"
Zhan Lexian was stunned immediately. He never expected that Daweitian could also be talked about.
Lu Bei had a sunny face and patted the struggling Daweitian: "After all, you are the Nine Swords. Without Daweitian, it will be difficult for you to convince the people after you return to Tianjian Peak. I can't bear it, so I want to help you."
Faced with such an offer, Zhan Lexian couldn't refuse at all and couldn't wait to ask, "What do you want?"
"The three sword intentions of Wuliang, Wuxiang and Miewo, please introduce me to me, Elder Zhan. I want to fight with other sword masters."
"Just for this?"
Zhan Lexian couldn't understand it. Although the three sword intentions were priceless treasures, they were insignificant compared to the Great Mighty Heaven.
"Otherwise, do you think that Lu's sincere heart in asking for the sword is just talk?"
Lu Bei slapped Daweitian so hard that he trembled. He ignored his cries and said in a strong voice, "The founder Qi Lijing had only an iron sword in his life, but he was able to defeat all the sword masters in the world. I dare not compare my talent with yours. I only know that invincibility begins with oneself. The sword is ultimately an external object. If you can understand the sword's meaning, you don't need the mere nine swords."
Zhan Lexian was shocked after hearing these words. He looked at Lu Bei in amazement for his arrogant remarks.
After a moment, he pursed his lips, lowered his head and thought, remaining silent for a long time.
I am not as good as this boy!