Shen Qiao didn't move for a long time. At that moment, all the swords, lights, swords and shadows around him faded. He hugged Yu Ai, whose body was gradually cold, and bowed his head slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
Perhaps it was a memory of how many years ago, their brothers and sisters ate and slept together on the mountain, and practiced martial arts together.
However, old dreams are hard to find, things are wrong, and the past can never come back.
Just like some mistakes can't be repaired, some cracks can never be recovered, and people can't be resurrected when they die.
The scene just now made Yun Chang unable to help but cry with sadness, but he was a bystander after all. When he remembered the current situation, he quickly regained his senses and hurriedly shouted, "Shen Shishu, Shen Shishu!"
Seeing that Shen Qiao didn't move, he thought that the other party had lost his mind, so he couldn't help but get anxious.
Looking around, the situation has actually not improved much for Xuandushan.
Although one of the most powerful Sang Jingxing was missing, most of the Hehuan Sect were still there. Xiao Se was injured by Bianyanmei just now, but the injury was not serious. At this time, Bianbianmei and Liu Yue went to chase Tan Yuanchun, Xuandu Elder Shan went to the second one, and the remaining five, it was quite difficult not only to contain Duan Wenyang, but also to deal with the Turkic masters brought by the Duan family, as well as Xiao Se and others.
Although Kong Zeng ranks among the elders, his martial arts are still slightly inferior to Duan Wenyang. At this time, he was aggressively pressed by the other party. He couldn't resist, and even the sword almost dropped out of his hand. He went down and fell backwards. Since he had to take care of what was behind him, he left an empty door in front of him. Duan Wenyang's soft whip was injected with real power, and it was straight like a sword.
If he was hit straight at this point, I'm afraid that Kong Zeng's chest would have many big holes.
Seeing this, Yun Chang was in a hurry, so he hurriedly raised his sword and stepped forward to help, but his speed could not keep up with his eyesight, and there was still time. The moment was more than three or four breaths slow, Duan Wenyang's whip had hit Kong Zeng's clothes, and his clothes were about to crack. Into the flesh, Yun Chang subconsciously sighed, thinking that he was going to witness the death of his master with his own eyes.
At this moment, a phantom flashed in front of him, Yun Chang thought he was dazzled, and just blinked, he saw that Duan Wenyang's whip had been retracted, and there was another person beside Kong Zeng.
"Senior Uncle Shen!" Yun Chang couldn't help shouting, his tone was full of surprise and excitement that he didn't even realize.
"Move your Uncle Yu to the side, the sword has no eyes, don't let people ruin the body." Shen Qiao didn't turn his head back, stretched out his hand to support Kong Zeng, and then swept towards Duan Wenyang.
Duan Wenyang originally thought that he had just fought against Sang Jingxing, and it was inevitable that his strength was low and his level was greatly lost. Who would have guessed that the opponent's true strength seemed to never be exhausted. It is impossible to crack, and Duan Wenyang's whipping technique is wise, and he can't help but give birth to a kind of powerlessness that can't be started.
"Shen Daochang has something to say, why use a knife and a gun! I am different from Sang Jingxing, we have no deep hatred and hatred. We came here today because we were invited by Tan Yuanchun. Yu Ai's death was also caused by Tan Yuanchun's actions. There is an injustice, a debt, and a master, Daoist Shen must have a clear lesson!"
Duan Wenyang is different from his teacher. Although he is extremely talented and has become the most respected disciple of Hulu, he is of Hu-Han blood, and he is destined to be unable to be honored in the Turks like his master. The style of behavior is also completely different from that of the fox and deer, and it will also consider whether the actual interests are cost-effective or not.
Although master and apprentice are like father and son, even a tiger father will give birth to a dog. In the same way, the master is powerful, but the apprentice may not be so great. Like Qi Fengge Hero I, several apprentices have their own personalities, and in the end they have taken different paths. Even if Qi Fengge is reborn, It is also impossible to force everyone to follow their own ideas.
Therefore, if the fox and deer were replaced here, he might fight against Shen Qiao until the winner was decided, but Duan Wenyang was different. Seeing that his goal today was no longer achieved, he began to try to escape.
Shen Qiao said indifferently: "Tan Yuanchun is not here. Now you can say whatever you want. When I capture you and confront Tan Yuanchun, we will know the truth."
Although he said so, the sword momentum slowed down slightly, Duan Wenyang saw that things had turned around, and his heart was also overjoyed, and he quickly said: "I and Shen Daochang have repeatedly intersected, although I don't have much friendship, but I also know that you are a person with clear grievances and grievances. It is kind and generous, but if you think about it carefully, the person who killed you on the cliff that day, my junior brother Kun Xie has already killed you, Yu Ai is also dead now, the grievance should have come to an end."
Shen Qiao: "So, the reason why you chose to go up the mountain today is not because you are trying to plot the Xuandu Mountain and enter while you are still empty?"
Duan Wenyang did not change his face and smiled and said: "It is your Han people's words to be in his position and seek his government. You and I have different positions and do different things. I think about the interests of the Turks, and it is understandable. You should not blame me for this. If it wasn't for Tan Yuanchun secretly sent a letter, telling us that a new headmaster will be appointed today, and we won't know about it.
Having said that, even Shen Qiao couldn't help but admire his face: "Yu Ai said that he had been plotted to fall off the cliff. Is there any work done by you?"
Duan Wenyang admitted generously: "Yes, but it was also Tan Yuanchun who led the way. Only then did I know that there is a winding path in the back mountain of Xuandu Mountain. There is no defense. As long as you pass the formation method, you can go directly to the mountain. To be honest, today Tan Yuanchun and I had already made a secret agreement, saying that Sect Master Sang and I would lead people up the mountain and kill all the elders who opposed him as the headmaster, and then Tan Yuanchun would come forward to repel us, and after he was firmly seated as headmaster, Then share with us the wealth of the classics of the Xuandu Zifu. This plan was originally flawless, if it weren’t for the variable of Taoist Shen, everything would have gone smoothly.”
Shen Qiao and Tan Yuanchun have known each other for decades, but he never knew that the gentle and kind-hearted senior brother in his heart was such a traitor and loyal person. Although he had expected it earlier, there was always a glimmer of hope, and he couldn't help it. Excused, and felt that the other party might have some difficulties, until the other party plotted against him and killed Yu Ai instead, Shen Qiao realized that the Tan Yuanchun they had known in the past few decades might not be the real Tan Yuanchun at all.
Duan Wenyang seemed to be aware of what he was feeling, and even comforted him in turn: "Knowing people, knowing faces, but not hearts, Taoist Shen doesn't have to be too sad. In fact, when Yu Ai took Xianjianhuan from my junior brother and poisoned you, Tan Yuanchun has also stirred up the flames, I dare not say that Yu Ai made up his mind to harm you because he made up his mind, but there are too many words to sow discord, and it has some effect."
Shen Qiao: "What evidence do you have?"
Duan Wenyang smiled and said: "Of course not, Kunxie and Yu Ai are already dead, can I still go to the underworld to find them and confront them? This is just what I learned from my junior brother that day. Whether it is true or not, Daochang Shen will ask himself. Tan Yuanchun is ready!"
After saying that, he withdrew his hand and whistled in his mouth. The few Turkic masters seemed to have received the order, and they quickly left in the direction they came from.
Duan Wenyang didn't turn his head back, and the voice came from a distance: "When I just went up the mountain, two disciples of Xuandu Mountain died, both of them were killed by people from the Hehuan Sect. I didn't kill them, I only hurt them. You know, don't put the blame on me, Duan!"
Xiao Se was furious: "Shameless!"
When they came, they came together, but when they left, they flew away from each other. The most hateful thing was that the other party had to trick them before they left.
Sang Jingxing and Bai Rong both walked away cleanly, and now even Duan Wenyang has taken people away. How could the remaining Hehuan Sect disciples still have the will to fight, they all lost their minds, they were spotted by the people in Xuandu Mountain, and they killed a man who lost his helmet. Abandoning the armor, the army was defeated. In the end, there were thirteen people from the Hehuan Sect. Only Xiao Se and the other two fled in a hurry. The remaining ten people were all left alive on the spot by the angry people in Xuandu Mountain.
Kong Zeng limped over and apologized to Shen Qiao: "Kong Zeng is incompetent, and he failed to leave Duan Wenyang."
Shen Qiao's eyes swept across the others, and many of them were embarrassed and embarrassed. Some dared not look at him, so they looked away and lowered their heads.
Shen Qiao understood very well that these people showed such expressions not only because they failed to leave Duan Wenyang, Xiao Se and others alive, but also because they did not take the initiative to support Shen Qiao when he was in trouble. , and chose to stand on Yu Ai's side.
Now that time has passed and the dust has settled, many people naturally understand that Yu Ai's so-called cooperation with the Turks, leading Xuandu Mountain to re-enter the WTO, and re-occupying the position of the first gate in the world, are all flowers in the mirror, and the starting point is wrong. The cornerstone is unstable, and since then, it has naturally stepped into the abyss.
However, who would have thought that Yu Wenyong, who did not believe in Buddhism, would die of a sudden illness in his prime? Who would have thought that the once prosperous state of Qi was annexed by Zhou, but Yu Wenyong's successor, Yu Wenyun, not only failed to carry forward his father's foundation, but instead made Jiangshan hand over to others, and the North changed its dynasty, while Shen Qiao He was successful in helping the new dynasty, and was named Master Tongweiyuan Miaozhen, along with Xuandu Mountain and even Taoism, and therefore had a place in the Sui Dynasty.
The Sui Dynasty turned against the weakness of the Turks during the Zhou and Qi period, and directly fought against the Turks. The relationship between the two sides was tense. Yu Ai wanted to use the Turks to realize the wish of the rise of Xuandu Mountain, but in the end he could not see the sight, and the world was changing. Can it be expected
It was because they didn't expect it, so many people felt ashamed and didn't dare to face Shen Qiao. From this point of view, their nature was not bad.
Shen Qiao naturally knew that when Yu Ai was able to take over as the headmaster smoothly, there was no lack of support from several elders. Even most of the disciples on the mountain felt that Yu Ai was more suitable to be the headmaster. Expel all these people from the teacher's door, the impact on Xuandu Mountain will be too great, and there will be no apprentices when people are inspected.
There is no perfect person in this world. Although Shen Qiao has experienced many ups and downs, he does not have much resentment towards these former classmates or juniors, nor does he have any thoughts of revenge or pride.
Back then, he took over the position of headmaster of Xuandu Mountain from his master, but he failed to keep it. It was his dereliction of duty. Instead of self-examination, he blamed others. This is not Shen Qiao's style.
So he said to Kong Zeng: "Yu Ai poisoned me that day, which is naturally intolerable, but now that he is dead, and the death of a man is like a lamp extinguished, these matters will not be investigated, and I will take his corpse to the past dynasties. Please sin in front of the patriarch's tablet."
Speaking of this, Shen Qiao's words changed, "But from now on, I hope that the Xuandu Mountain will be able to work together and unite, and if there is another collusion with outsiders, it will be dealt with according to the precepts of the master's door, and no one will be forgiven lightly. "
He has long been different from what he used to be, and there is no lack of chills in these words, and the momentum is cold, and everyone is shocked and hurriedly responded.
At this point, there is no need to do any succession ceremony again. Naturally, everyone has acquiesced in Shen Qiao's identity as the headmaster.
There was a mess outside the Sanqing Hall, and many people started to clean up the mess. Shen Qiao asked Kong Zeng to take people all the way down the mountain to find those disciples who were supposed to be on duty at the foot of the mountain. Burial.
He was originally in charge of teaching, so these things are naturally handy and orderly.
At this moment, Bianyanmei came back: "Tan Yuanchun has been caught, Elder Liu sent him to the execution hall of your prisoners, waiting for your release."
Shen Qiao saw blood on his body and blood spilled from the corners of his mouth, so he hurriedly asked, "Are you injured?"
Bianbianmei waved her hand: "It's okay, Elder Liu was hurt more than me."
He was embarrassed to admit that he was Yan Wushi's disciple, but he didn't even win Tan Yuanchun.
Shen Qiao took out the wound medicine: "My internal strength is the opposite of yours, so it's not good for you to heal your wounds."
Bianyanmei took it over and thanked him, and smiled again: "It's okay, the injury is not serious, and it will be healed in a few days. You should go and see Tan Yuanchun. I guess you have something bad to ask him."
Shen Qiao did have a lot to ask, but when he walked into the execution hall step by step, from far to near, when he saw Tan Yuanchun, who was tied to a post and described as embarrassed, he suddenly felt that there was no need to ask anything.
On the contrary, Tan Yuanchun's face was indifferent. After seeing him come in, he said nothing, and couldn't help but sneer: "You must be very relieved to see me end now?"
Shen Qiao was silent for a while, and said to the disciple of Xuandu Mountain who was in charge of guarding next to him: "Untie him and bring a seat cushion."
The disciple was a little confused: "Headmaster...?"
Shen Qiao: "It's okay, with me there, nothing will happen."
The disciples on the left and right came forward, followed the words to untie the person, and then moved the seat cushions to place them.
Shen Qiao swung them back and sat opposite Tan Yuanchun.
Tan Yuanchun originally made up his mind not to speak, but after waiting for a long time, he couldn't wait for the other party to say a single word, but instead became a little anxious: "What are you going to say to me, it's a knife to stretch your head and shrink your head, it's better!"
Shen Qiao: "I don't know what to say."
Tan Yuanchun: "Why do you pretend to be compassionate when you win the king and lose the bandit?"
Shen Qiao was unmoved and calmly said: "Elder brother, you and I have been brothers for decades, since I entered the door of the teacher, whenever the teacher is not by your side, it is the time when you take me and we get along with each other, Longer than any of Yu Ai, Yuan Ying and the others. I thought I knew you very well, but it turned out not to be. But you should know me well. You should also know whether I am pretending to be compassionate or not. Are you trying to provoke me on purpose?"
The two looked at each other, and Tan Yuanchun easily looked into each other's eyes.
Dark and clear, as if you can see through it at a glance, like before, it has never changed.
The burrs that he was always ready to stand up faded away, the indifference and rebellious look disappeared, and in the end there was only a pool of stagnant water.
Tan Yuanchun closed his eyes: "What are you going to do with me? Kill me for Yu Ai's life?"
Shen Qiao: "Duan Wenyang told me before he left that you used words to instigate Yu Ai's ear that day, which eventually prompted him to poison me."
Tan Yuanchun: "Not bad."
The other party simply admitted, causing Shen Qiao's hand on his knee to tremble slightly.
Tan Yuanchun's eyes did not miss this detail, and the corners of his mouth raised a sarcastic arc: "Is it possible that you still have expectations for me as a senior brother in your heart? I heard that you have suffered a lot outside, a I can almost imagine what will happen to a blind man whose martial arts are completely disabled, but not only will you survive, but your martial arts will be restored, which is something I did not expect. Congratulations, A Qiao, Master once said, Martial arts is nothing more than a step-by-step process, but there is one exception, that is, when you break through and stand up, you get the chance, and your state of mind and martial arts can advance by leaps and bounds. Below, you can also close your eyes with a smile."
Shen Qiao: "Why?"
Tan Yuanchun knew that what he was asking was the previous sentence: "There is no reason, I have been very unhappy from the moment my master handed over the teaching position to you, Yu Ai's incident is just an opportunity, I don't have to do it myself, You only need to push the boat with the current, why not? You see, even Yu Ai didn’t realize that I was deliberately stirring up his dissatisfaction with you in his heart.
Shen Qiao couldn't hide his anger in the deep pain: "You have been with my brother for so many years, you should know my nature, when the master wanted to hand over the position of headmaster to me, I was worried that you would be unhappy, and I asked you, when you were I didn't show it too much, even if I became the headmaster later, if you want this position, I will try to make a difference for you in order to make peace with your siblings, why do you still do this!"
Tan Yuanchun sneered twice, and suddenly became excited: "Why?! You asked me why?! I entered the division earlier than you, but the master values you more! I am the senior brother, but the master is full of you Let's teach each other! Aside from these, you have higher talent and better aptitude. Master, for the sake of the sect's long-term consideration, naturally wants to be biased towards you. I can understand why, but why is he focused on ordinary private matters? You! In his heart, there is only you, Shen Qiao, as a lover, and there is no room for anyone else's shadow! If he doesn't like me, he will just expel me from his teacher's door. Why should we use our existence to set off your favor? ?!"
Shen Qiao's heart was cold, and he looked at him in disbelief: "That's how you look at Shizun?"
Tan Yuanchun: "Master loves you and loves you, and everything is biased towards you. In your heart, he is naturally perfect in everything, and there is nothing wrong with him! But what about others! If I want to teach you, you will give it to me, yes, You are friendly siblings, you are benevolent and loyal, but what's the use of that? Didn't Qi Fengge hand it over to me personally, am I rare! What's the use of you giving me a hundred headmaster positions, I want to prove his actions are wrong Yes, you can't afford his attention and entrustment at all. I want to prove that it was wrong to hand Xuandu Mountain into your hands. I want him to open his eyes underground and take a good look. He was wrong! I want him to remember , he also has an apprentice named Tan Yuanchun!"
In front of this grim-faced senior brother, where is the amiable old man who has been around for years
Shen Qiao didn't speak for a long time, only felt tired and sighed: "Yuan Ying and Hengbo, they don't think like you."
Tan Yuanchun sneered: "That's because they started late. Since the day they started, the master has neglected them. Yuan Ying and the others still teach you most of their martial arts. For someone who has never eaten porridge, can he tell what the porridge tastes like?"
"You know now, the good senior brother in your mind has always been a fake. I worked hard to pretend for decades. When the master was alive, I was afraid that he would be disappointed. When the master died, I was afraid of exposing myself too early. I don't need to pretend now, I can't say how happy I am!"
He raised his head and laughed: "Happy! Happy!"
Shen Qiao looked at him and laughed, his expression changed from pain to indifference. He didn't say anything and stood up.
Tan Yuanchun: "How are you going to treat me? Kill me directly, or abolish my martial arts, poke my eyes out, throw me out, and experience the pain like yours back then?"
Shen Qiao looked at him for a moment, then suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath, leaned forward, and stretched out his hand to brush it away.
Tan Yuanchun only had time to see Jianguang flashing in front of his eyes a few times, and his whole body was in severe pain. With another luck, his body was empty, and there was no trace of inner strength left.
He really wants to experience the pain of life rather than death! Tan Yuanchun couldn't help sneering.
But I heard Shen Qiao say: "You plotted against your brothers and committed the rules, you should have been executed, but on the day of your death, the master told me that he wanted me to take care of my brothers and sisters, protect your safety and well-being, and even more to treat you with respect, not because of If you are not in charge, you will be neglected. Today, Yu Ai is dead, and under the master Jiuquan, you will never want to see another apprentice to accompany him. From now on, you will go to Qunling Peak to respect the master. After the tomb, no matter whether it is winter, summer, spring or autumn, you must not go out of the Qunling Peak for half a step, and I will only treat you as dead."
He didn't turn his head, he walked further and further away, until the figure disappeared, but his voice still echoed here for a long time.
Tan Yuanchun sat on the ground on his knees, unaware of the pain in his body, and only stared at Shen Qiao's back.
After a while, he suddenly burst into tears!
Crying came from the punishment hall, Shen Qiao stopped and looked up at the sky.
The sky is clear for thousands of miles, with no white clouds at all, and a clear blue that does not change because of the joys and sorrows of all sentient beings.
Shen Qiao closed his eyes, looked down at the Mountains and Rivers Tongbei Sword in his hand, and suddenly remembered the scene of Yan Wushi holding this sword to pick fish scales in the cave.
The sadness in my heart slowly dissipated.