Chapter 5 The Experiences of the Rivers and Lakes IV
The wine has been drunk until dawn. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info At this moment, it was dawn, and the Xuanzhen Taoist came to the entrance of the cave.
A ray of light shone directly into the hole, and for a moment when the sky was black and white, a pair of hands slowly raised. In the middle of the two hands is a sword hilt, and the blade of the sword is not visible. However, on the stone wall to the north, a faint shadow of a sword was cast. The shadow of the sword only existed for a moment, and then vanished as the day came.
Everyone was a little stunned, even Shen Bing's mouth opened wide, and his face was full of consternation.
Xuanzhen Daoist said proudly: "Until dusk, the sky is getting dark, and at the moment when day and night are intertwined, the fluttering sword shadow resurfaces. This long sword with no shadow was appreciated by Liezi, cast in the Shang Dynasty, and later inherited by the Ming sword hidden by Kong Zhou of the Spring and Autumn Wei Dynasty. After disappearing into the world, no one knew that Wong Tai Sin had obtained an ancient artifact, and the Taoist temple 'Wong Tai Sin Ancestral Palace' hidden in Jinhua Mountain, renamed 'Ghost Shadow' has been passed down to this day. After speaking, he exchanged the 'ghost shadow' to Dugu Hong, and said: "I don't know martial arts, the safety of this side depends on you to protect it, and this 'ghost shadow' divine sword can only match you, the hero of the rivers and lakes, but I don't want this sword to drink blood and let out a ghost crying wolf howl." ”
This Xuanzhen Taoist is the contemporary Confucian Song Lian, the word Jinglian, the number Qianxi, alias Xuan Zhenzi, Xuan Zhen Taoist, Xuan Zhen Dunsuo, was once praised by Zhu Yuanzhang as "the head of the founding ministers", and he is also a poet and a master of poetry and literature. Song Lian, Gao Qi, Liu Ji, and Zhang Yi are known as "Mr. Zhexi Four". He was implicated in the Hu Weiyong case because of his eldest grandson Song Shen, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to execute Song Lian, and the queen and the prince tried to protect Song Lian, and Song Lian was spared death. He also wrote "Zhu Yuanzhang's Fengtian Discussion of the Northern Expedition of the Yuan Dynasty". Two years ago, I returned to my hometown incognito, living in seclusion in the ancestral palace of Jinhua Mountain'Wong Tai Sin', and inadvertently saw the 'ghost shadow' sword lying in the firewood room and the hoe firewood knife in the Taoist temple, the sword handle has been sparse, and the sword handle is also dim, the Taoist temple is all alchemy monks, and they are usually too lazy to move the hoe firewood knife, so that the Xuanzhen Taoist people can get such a divine sword, Xuanzhen Taoist people have learned through ancient and modern times, and know some of the origin and legends of this divine sword 'ghost shadow'. Xuanzhen Taoist people like to plough, plant some vegetables and fruits on the surrounding wasteland, and only got acquainted with Dugu Hong in the wild, and gave him the sword, Dugu Hong remade the current scabbard in order to be able to match this sword. The people present were all people from the rivers and lakes, and no one knew the true identity and origin of the Xuanzhen Daoist.
Of course, Yu Shao didn't know the origin of the Xuanzhen Daoist, but he had read some legends about Wong Tai Sin. Wong Tai Sin is named Chuping, and the people of Lanxi in Jinhua during the Xianhe period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He has been a diligent herder since he was a child. At the age of fifteen, he was introduced by the immortal master into the stone cave of Jinhua Mountain Xianpu Cave to practice, and there were two immortal masters of Huang Daxian, namely taking water jade, teaching Shennong's Western Han Dynasty rain master Chi Songzi and selling medicine on the sea and Qin Shi Huang Kan immortality. Wong Tai Sin worked hard in the stone cave of Jinhua Mountain for 40 years, and cultivated the spell of turning stones into sheep. Later, he cultivated with his brother to the age of 500, and he achieved the true skill of being shadowless in the day. Later, he traveled all over the world, helped the people, and became the people's favorite hero who eliminated demons and evils, punished evil and promoted good. The 'ghost' divine sword was the only thing he had left in the world, and Yu Shao believed it.
The 'Ghost Shadow' sword was lost and recovered, and Dugu Hong did not live up to the entrustment of the Xuanzhen Daoist, and the Shuanglong Gang naturally took the opportunity to show off their strength among the visitors from all over the world. Seeing the thirty-six caves, the leaders of the seventy-two peaks were all depressed, not only saw Duguhong's peerless martial arts, but also saw the ancient weapon 'Ghost Shadow' Divine Sword, this Shuanglong Gang should be developed and become their leader and the overlord of the martial arts. Seeing these people in the Shuanglong Gang also looked arrogant, but there was one exception, that is, Li Hai, the deputy who sat next to Yu Shao, was sullen all night, although he accompanied Yu Shao, he drank by himself, and when he saw Dugu Hong showing off everywhere, he was even more embarrassed, or Yu Shao took the initiative to drink a few cups with him.
It turned out that in order to show off in front of the black shadow woman, Dugu Hong's brother took out the treasure of the cave 'ghost shadow' out of the outer cave, so that the black shadow woman could see the power of the Shuanglong Gang, and as a result, he was taken away. Originally stick to the inner hole, no matter how powerful the master can not enter, there is a huge screen stone between the inner and outer holes, as long as the boat is put away, the people outside are unbearable, almost rubbing their noses at the bottom of the rock The hidden weapon is waiting at any time, if you dive rashly, the water of the dark river is cold and piercing, not to mention, as long as you put down the two sluices connected by the inner and outer holes, people will not be able to enter and exit, and you can suffocate the first-class martial arts master alive in the water. But Li Hai didn't know the details of the martial arts of the people who came, he had not met an opponent in the Nanban area, and the 'ghost' sword in his hand was even more fearless, but he didn't expect the kung fu of the person to be too ghostly, and he was subdued in less than three moves, but the person who came seemed to only come to this 'ghost', and didn't want to take his life, and when Duguhong arrived, the two black-clothed masked women had already escaped.
This Dugu Hong's brother is named Li Hai, this name sounds very 'powerful', but the martial arts are not as powerful as the name, although it is a deputy, it is another dragon in the double dragon, but tonight this dragon has become a worm, although Dugu Hong did not blame him for the sake of righteousness, and also knew that he took out the 'ghost shadow' for the sake of the Shuanglong Gang, he was not in the cave at that time, and he should do the same as a deputy. But Duguhong is a straight man, and he didn't take into account his brother's feelings, so he couldn't raise his head in front of his domineering. This is worse than killing him, and how to serve him before his brothers in the future. Li Hai has a grudge against Duguhong at this point.
Of course, Li Hai always has a few brushes as a deputy, although his martial arts are not as good as Dugu Hong, and he is also the most martial arts among the eight brothers, but he also has his strengths, that is, he is full of strategies, and the affairs of the gang are also orderly under his arrangement. Yu Shao saw that this person was by no means ordinary, compared with Dugu Hong's direct comparison, he was good at outwitting, if it wasn't for the real knife and real gun competition, Dugu Hong was by no means his brother's opponent, Dugu Hong might have to suffer, Yu Shao saw that Li Hai's expression towards Dugu Hong had been distorted, and he must be angry in his heart. He and Shen Bing had to leave this place as soon as possible, and they must not get involved in the infighting of the Double Dragon Gang.
Yu Shao has already seen what is the open and secret struggle within the gang in Zhuge Bagua Village, if the two people of the Shuanglong Gang are evenly matched, it is estimated that they will not be able to get out of this Shuanglong Cave, so the Immortal Cave Mansion is also full of hidden murderous opportunities, and the danger is everywhere.
At this time, the sky was already bright, many people on the wine table were already staggering, drunk and unconscious, a few sober people were still drinking with Dugu Hong, Xuan Zhen Dao people had already left, back to the 'Huang Tai Sin' ancestral palace, Yu Shao wanted to go and say hello to him, but this Xuan Zhen Taoist people don't like too much contact with martial arts people, and it is also an accidental fate to make friends with Dugu Hong. Since Yu Shao had no chance, he pulled up Shen Bing, who was asleep, this little girl is fine, with Brother Yu Zi, it seems that he has the most reliable backer, and his life and death are handed over to Yu Shao.
Yu Shao walked to Dugu Hong's side, picked up a bowl and came over, and said: "Brother Dugu, thank you for your hospitality, the little girl is weak, I will send him away safely as soon as possible, drink this bowl of wine, and the little brother will say goodbye." After saying that, he did it all and resolutely left.
Duguhong said: "I know that my brother doesn't like the scene of the miasma, and he blames the eldest brother for not taking good care of him, since the brother insists on leaving, the eldest brother will not keep it." After speaking, he arranged for someone to send Yu Shao and them out of the inner hole.
Yu Shao glanced back at the Shuanglong Cave, and then he and Shen Bing followed the people arranged by Dugu Hong out of the outer cave, and took them to the mountainside, pulling out Yu Shao's carriage. Dugu Hong sent someone to send some silver taels and clothes, but Yu Shao resolutely refused to accept them. The person who came was quite embarrassed, presumably because of Duguhong's trust, and asked him to give Yu Shao a coil. This Duguhong is very caring, seeing that Shen Bing's clothes are thin and do not fit, he has already sent someone to Jinhua Mansion to make a few sets of clothes for Shen Bing when he came, and it is also thanks to his unique vision that he can see Shen Bing's body size, and there is no need to measure it.
Yu Shao was very grateful to Duguhong for his righteousness, and his admiration for him was also a little deeper. Seeing that the person sent by Dugu Hong to give gifts was embarrassed, Yu Shao accepted the clothes made for Shen Bing, pushed the silver two back, and told him that the head of Dugu would not ask him to make it difficult for him.
When a woman sees beautiful clothes, her pupils dilate and she is very excited, and Shen Bing is no exception, although she is just a little girl. Yu Shao thought it was funny, Shen Bing grew up in a rich family, and he had never seen any silk grosgrain, so how could he be tempted by new clothes. This is a woman's nature, Yu Shao doesn't understand, Shen Bing had no choice but to wear a girl's clothes, not to mention that it doesn't fit, and she is a natural young lady who has lost her identity. Shen Bing put on a beautiful dress that fitted well, and set off his little face extremely delicate, like a budding peony flower, just a flower bone, but it also showed a delicate and rich atmosphere. Of course, what Shen Bing wants most is to be beautiful in front of Yu Shao, so that he can match the handsome and elegant Yu Shao, Yu Shao never thought that such a young girl would hit his attention.
After Shen Bing changed his clothes, Yu Shao couldn't wait to set off. Shen Bing saw that Yu Shao didn't even look at her, so he lifted the curtain and pouted at Yu Shao's back and looked coldly, holding back his anger in his heart.
Yu Shao galloped towards the south, almost in the middle of the day, there was a fast horse behind towards Yu Shao's carriage, Yu Shao looked back, it seemed to be Dugu Hong, so he pulled up the reins and stopped, Dugu Hong came to Yu Shao's side alone.
Yu Shao arched his hand and said, "Brother Dugu, do you have anything to tell the younger brother?" ”
"Little brother, I'm really embarrassed, I was a mundane businessman, I couldn't get out, I sent away such a rabble, I chased you, I haven't thanked you for your gift of medicine, I sent you some entanglement and returned it to me, I don't want to go, I'll give you a ride, I didn't expect your horse to have some divine power, I chased for a long time to see you." Duguhong said.
Seeing that Dugu Hong was so gracious and really regarded Yu Shao as a brother, Yu Shao was a little moved, and said: "Big brother, you really have a heart, and you are so righteous to me, it makes the little brother ashamed." ”
"You can pass through Yuyuan Taiji Star Village, climb over and pass through Dapan Mountain to reach Qingtian, Qingtian is the only way to pass through Yongjia in the past, but this road is sparsely populated, full of dangers, and the carriage may not necessarily pass, your vehicle can be stored in Yuyuan, and when you come back and get it back, the officers and soldiers will definitely not enter this deep mountain." Duguhong said.
"Thank you, big brother, for your advice." Yu Shao said gratefully.
"Yu Yuan belongs to Lishui County, Liudu San, is the only way to go to Qingtian, Yu Tong of Taiji Xingxiang Village and I have some friendship, and Zhuge Mo of Bagua Village is also a brother-in-law, you go to him, it should not be difficult for you, he knows the path of Dapan Mountain, with the map he draws, you can safely get out of Dapan Mountain." As he spoke, he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Yu Shao, and continued: "I haven't seen the old man for a long time, so I will send a letter for me to express my longing." ”
Yu Shao agreed and thanked Dugu Hong again. I wanted to tell Dugu Hong about Li Hai's abnormality, so that Dugu Hong could pay attention to it, but I thought that they had a sense of righteousness, so saying this would make Dugu Hong feel guilty, but Yu Shao was also worried that Dugu Hong would be plotted by Li Hai. Dugu Hong saw that Yu Shao seemed to have something to say, and hesitated.
"Little brother, if you have something to say, you have something to say." Duguhong said.
"But I don't really know this, but it's not enough."
"Oh, it's about me?"
"If I do, don't be angry, and don't suspect that I have ulterior motives." "Your brother is just a bit of a mother-in-law and a bad mother-in-law, and I haven't suspected you of having ulterior motives since I saw you."
Yu Shao said with a smile: "That's right, I'm too careful, big brother, you're too careless, last night you held a feast for the 'ghost' lost and regained, but your actions greatly hurt the heart of your deputy Li Hai, if I guessed correctly, it was Li Hai who lost it." Ghost Shadow's sword, and it was taken away alive, big brother, you showed heroism in front of so many people, but compared to Li Hai, he couldn't raise his head in front of everyone, isn't this more uncomfortable than killing him, and it is human nature to hold a grudge against you. ”
After listening to what Yu Shao said, Dugu Hong felt that the matter was a little serious, and he was very arrogant, and he didn't take into account his brother's emotions, so he immediately went back to the cave and apologized to Li Hai. said to Yu Shao: "Thanks to my brother's reminder, your words woke me up, and I will go back immediately to deal with the matter, otherwise the consequences will be embarrassing." ”
As he finished speaking, Dugu Hong's disciple rode over at a gallop, and after dismounting beside Dugu Hong, he was out of breath and couldn't even speak. The disciple took a deep breath, finally stabilized, and hurriedly said to Dugu Hong: "The second master has disappeared with a 'ghost'. ”
Dugu Hong was surprised, Yu Shao was right, Li Haizhen betrayed himself, regardless of the feelings of righteousness, and left with hatred for him, and didn't even give Dugu Hong a chance to explain and apologize, Dugu Hong was also angry, since you are not benevolent, I am also unjust.
The disciple said, "Now the gang is in a mess, and several of your sworn brothers also want to leave, waiting for you to go back and say goodbye to you." ”
Yu Shao said: "Big brother, let's go, don't always think about me, I will remember the good of the eldest brother." ”
"Then there will be a period later." Dugu Hong arched his hand to Yu Shao, turned around and galloped away.
His disciples immediately mounted their horses and chased after them.
Yu Shao also got on the horse and set off again, his mood was a little bad, thinking that strange things would happen everywhere he went, the shopkeeper of the small inn in Erjieling died, Zhuge Feng of Bagua Village betrayed his master, thinking that the Shuanglong Gang had another infighting, this series of things were all personal experience, could it be that he was a lonely star, there were ghosts and gods arranged in the underworld, Yu Shao didn't believe in ghosts and gods, but these things happened when he moved in, which was too coincidental. Yu Shao hopes that Dugu Hong can handle the affairs of the gang, and he has already identified Dugu Hong as a friend and brother in his heart, and he wishes that he will be auspicious.
Shen Bing was reading "Yin Yang Bagua Palm" again in the carriage, although she was angry that Yu Shao didn't look at her just now, but Brother Yu Zi already had a deep imprint in her mind, no matter whether Yu Shao used this Bagua Palm or not, she still memorized it first.
On the way to Taiji Star Elephant Village, Yu Shao always felt that someone had been following him, this person was far away from him and did not show up, when Yu Shao thought that there was no trace, this person would reappear behind the carriage, as if he knew Yu Shao's whereabouts, and was not in a hurry to start. Several times at the bend, Yu Shao deliberately stopped to rest, but this person also dismounted from a distance, and could only see a black dot. Yu Shao was also helpless, so he could only be more careful.
Yu Shao crossed a hill in the southwest of Wuyi, looking down at the top of the mountain, there is a village surrounded by mountains on three sides, a curved canyon is located in the south of the village, a curved stream passes through the village, from a distance, the curved stream is actually a yin and yang boundary, and the surrounding mountains outline the whole village into a giant Taiji map. The layout of the village is even more mysterious, and the ancient buildings with gray tiles and white walls in the village are arranged according to the celestial and astrological signs. Yu Shao sighed, "This village should only be in the sky, why did it go down to the world", compared with the ingenious layout of Zhuge Bagua Village, it is all the evolution of the hidden mystery formation, and it has the same effect. The land of the Southern Barbarians is full of Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons, and the refugees of the Central Plains have left the crystallization of Chinese wisdom in the land of the Southern Barbarians.
Yu Shao entered the village, which can be said to be shrouded in a strong atmosphere of Tai Chi culture. Alleys, beams and columns, walls, doors and windows, and daily necessities are full of different forms of astrological patterns.
Yu Shao saw an old man at the head of the village enjoying the scenery of the village, with a long beard and a white robe, and an extraordinary bearing. Yu Shao stepped forward and asked, "The old gentleman is disturbed, can you know how to go to the Yu clan ancestral hall." ”
The old gentleman was quite surprised, looked at Yu Shao suspiciously, and asked: "My surname is Yu, there are many people in the Yu clan, who is the son looking for?" ”
"I'm looking for someone named Yu Tong, can you be right here? Mr. Yu, you must know that it should be your junior. ”
The old gentleman smiled and said, "Of course I know, he is my youngest son." ”
"It's better to meet by chance, I didn't expect it to be the son of an old gentleman." Yu Shao said.
"Do you have something important to do with my son? This kid didn't learn to dance all day long, and made friends with some people in the green forest to cause trouble everywhere. The old gentleman did not seem to be very pleased with his younger son.
Yu Shao introduced himself: "I came to the Taihu Lake area, called Wang Ziyu, and I met a friend on the way and asked me to send a letter to Brother Yu. After speaking, he took out the token that Duguhong gave him and handed it to the old gentleman.
The old gentleman looked at Yu Shao dressed like a son-in-law, not like a martial arts person, and polite, his eyes were like torches, but he looked like a young master from a scholarly family. Although he came to find the youngest son who is a person in the rivers and lakes, he has a grudge, but he doesn't hate Yu Shao's clothes, words and deeds, and he sees some wisdom in the eyes of this young man, which is by no means an ordinary green forest and grass. The old gentleman looked at Yu Shao and said, "Since you are entrusted to find my son, I will take you to meet him." ”
Yu Shao thanked him and led the carriage to follow the old gentleman.