Feiquan City is the closest city to Cuishan, and Chu Lian bought a mansion in Wenfeng Lane in this city.

That night, Gu Xuan came to Feiquan City alone, first took a carriage to the nearby alley, and then walked to Wenfeng Alley.

According to Xun Dong's description, Gu Xuan easily found the mansion and knocked on the closed wooden door, but no one opened it.

Gu Xuan took two steps back, his body was slightly vertical, and he easily jumped over the wall and landed in the narrow courtyard.

With a creak, the door of a certain lit room just opened, and a thin gray-clothed young man walked out.

Seeing the stranger in the courtyard, the gray-clothed young man immediately paused, looked vigilant, and said vigilantly: "Who is coming, actually trespassing on the house!"

Before the door was closed, Chu Lian, who was reading a book inside, glanced at him, and hurriedly said: "Xiao Yao, don't be rude, that's my own young master." ”

Only then did Xiao Ji react, and said awe-inspiringly: "The little one has eyes and no beads, and his words are inappropriate, so please ask the young master to surrender." ”

Gu Xuan has always had a good impression of the poor young man, and said with a smile: "You haven't seen Young Master Ben, what's the crime?"

Xiao Ji hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you young master for your magnanimity." ”

Seeing Chu Lian trotting out, Gu Xuan waved his hand: "You go and get busy by yourself, Young Master Ben wants to talk to Chu Lian." ”

"Yes. Xiao Zhu replied respectfully and hurriedly left.

Chu Lian stood on the corridor, staring at Gu Xuan, and was overjoyed: "Young master, I haven't seen you for more than two years, and the slave and maid are worried about it every day, and I miss it very much." ”

Gu Xuan stopped, looked at Chu Lian carefully, and praised: "Chu Lian is not yet eighteen years old, and his temperament is not what it used to be, I am very relieved." ”

Chu Lian stretched out his hand and said, "Please ask the young master to go to the study to talk." ”

The study room is not big, in addition to the four treasures of the study, there are only a handful of books, but the windows are bright and clean, and the layout is fresh and elegant.

The master and servant sat next to each other, and Gu Xuan asked directly: "In the past two or three months, what has happened to the descendants?"

Chu Lian sat upright and made a brief report: "The great competition of the descendants is imminent, and the warriors involved are grinding their fists. ”

Seeing Gu Xuan nodding, Chu Lian continued to report some inconsequential trivial matters, mostly intrigues between Dao Miao.

Gu Xuan listened silently, did not express his thoughts, and instead asked, "Is the small medicine reliable?"

Chu Lian said eloquently: "Xiao Yao was originally a beggar in the city, his parents died, and he had no relatives. The slave and maid lacked manpower, and when they saw that they were literate and hyphenated, and they were alert, they recruited them and trained them for several months, and everything was done well, and they never made a mistake, and now they are confidants. ”

Gu Xuan muttered: "In this case, the small agent will be transferred to the Scholar's Academy." You are all doing business outside, Xun Dong didn't say it, but he was very envious in his heart, so he was transferred out, and he was responsible for the specific matters, and you arranged it as appropriate. ”

Chu Lian smiled lightly: "It is his blessing that Xiao Yi can follow the young master." Xun Dong's affairs will depend on his wishes. ”

Gu Xuan took out three storage bags and put them on the desk: "There is one storage bag for everyone, there are a lot of resources in it, and the value is considerable, use it carefully, and try not to show it in front of the descendants." ”

Chu Lian glanced at the storage bag, and said, "Thank you for the generous gift of the young master, the slave and maid should remember not to make a mistake." ”

......

Xiao Yao came directly to the Scholar Academy with Gu Xuan, and he was excited all the way.

Unable to get valuable news from Xun Dong's mouth, Gu Xuan instructed him to hand over daily affairs with Xiao Yao.

When Gu Xuan walked to the Feihua Courtyard, it was just dawn, the courtyard door was closed, but there was a sound of boxing practice inside.

Standing on the steps, Gu Xuan listened attentively, and knocked on the courtyard door without hearing anything famous.

The heavy wooden door opened a crack, and a small head poked out, not Xiaobai, who else.

The little girl had obviously just gotten up, had not washed yet, her hair was messy, sleepy-eyed, and she yawned.

Gu Xuan looked at it and became energetic: "Xiaobai, if you are abused by Ximen Fei, you can go to the Scholar Academy to be a housekeeper." ”

"No, I don't. Xiaobai rubbed his sleepy eyes, and his head quickly retracted.

Ximen Fei's shouts came immediately: "Ximen Shu, come to dig the foot of the wall early in the morning, how can this be reasonable?"

Gu Xuan pushed the door in, and saw that Ximen Fei had already collected his fists, and said with a smile: "Young Master Ben has been running all the way, physically and mentally exhausted, and Brother Fei actually has spare time to play boxing." ”

Ximen Fei rolled his eyes: "Talk about the wind and cool words, sit by yourself." ”

Gu Xuan sat on the stone chair and looked around: "It's still early, why didn't you see Uncle Yi?"

"Grandpa visited his old friend at night and didn't return overnight. Ximen Fei was sweating, opened his arms, and stood in the wind, "Brother Shu every time he travels, there must be something big." ”

Gu Xuan was puzzled: "This trip to wash my heart, it doesn't seem to be a big deal?"

Ximen Fei stretched out his arms: "Sister Xiang returned to the village a month ago and mentioned Brother Shu's romantic affairs, which is enviable." ”

Gu Xuan smiled: "I haven't talked to Di Gao yet." ”

Ximen Fei came over and sat next to Gu Xuan: "Leng Yue Zhenren personally promised to give Sister Xiang a spirit elixir, and this matter has some factors for Brother Shu." ”

Gu Xuan Zhengse said: "Di Gao people walked together that day, purely to wash their hearts, how to develop in the future, and look at fate." ”

Only then did Ximen Fei show a satisfied expression: "Brother Shu has been washing his heart for several months, and there are many major events in the village. ”

"Tell me about it. ”

Gu Xuan heard the sound of small footsteps, and when he glanced sideways, he saw Xiaobai walking over with a tray.

The little girl has not yet made up, and there are two bowls of osmanthus lotus seed soup on the tray, steaming hot and fragrant.

The tray was placed on the stone table, and Xiaobai brought a large bowl of lotus seed soup to Ximen Fei, but the small bowl of soup was left for Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan's eyes widened: "Xiaobai, this young master is a distinguished guest, take a look again, are you sure there is no mistake?"

Xiao Bai snorted slightly, held the tray with both hands, and left slowly.

Ximen Fei said: "That bowl was Xiaobai's breakfast, and Brother Shu came by coincidence, so he had this blessing." ”

Gu Xuan smiled: "Then how can I occupy her breakfast." ”

Ximen Fei picked up the spoon: "It's just to boil it again, so that Xiaobai won't starve." This soup is made of spiritual rice, with a unique taste, and the scholar will try it. ”

Gu Xuan blew the heat dissipation air, scooped the half-toned spoon into the mouth, and showed a satisfied look.

After tasting a few mouthfuls of osmanthus soup in succession, Ximen Feicai continued: "There is gossip from the lineage, this time I asked about the grand ceremony, Emperor Xi will lead ten warriors to explore the blessed land of thousands of autumns, and the rewards are rich, and the specific matters are unknown." ”

Gu Xuan's expression was as usual: "I have seen Chu Lian before, and I have heard of it a little, although I don't know the details, I think it is even more dangerous." ”

Ximen Fei put down the spoon and nodded in agreement: "The Great Contest of the Mountain Villa is dominated by samurai, and Dao Miao who intends to participate in the Dao Ceremony only needs to challenge the top five samurai, and the same is true for the Great Contest." ”

Gu Xuan raised his eyebrows: "For me, it's good news." ”

Ximen Fei chuckled: "It is indeed good news, Brother Shu will directly challenge the top warrior when he arrives, and the battle will be decided." ”

Gu Xuan thought for a moment: "How long will it take for the warrior competition?"

Ximen Fei secretly calculated: "About half a month, Brother Shu still has a month to prepare." ”

Gu Xuan asked, "What are the movements of the other Dao Miao?"

Ximen Fei said slowly: "Sister Xiang has Leng Yue Zhenren Yinuo, there is no need to participate in the grand ceremony, the two foreign surnames Dao Miao have not yet left the customs, Ximen Hao has traveled a month ago and has not returned, Ximen Qi has been in the village and has nothing to do." ”

The warm lotus seed soup tasted the best, Gu Xuan quickly finished eating, put down the empty bowl, and took out five Huagang talismans.

"The results of the two experiences are not respectful, and I intend to retreat again, so I will take the first step. ”

Ximen Fei glanced at the Huagang charm on the table: "It seems that Brother Shu has gained a lot, and I will accept it with a smile." ”

......

Returning the Wuling Crane, Gu Xuan had just left Xiaoxi Island, and he unexpectedly met Ximen Qi by the lake.

Despite the memory of Ximen Shu, Gu Xuan couldn't help but take a look at Ximen Qi when he saw him in person.

This man was dressed in a gray robe, as thin as a bamboo pole, not only with a sharp-beaked monkey gills, but also missing his left ear due to injuries he had suffered in his early years.

Ximen Qi leaned against the trunk of the willow tree by the lake, clasped his arms with both hands, and said expressionlessly: "Young Master Shu, if I remember correctly, this is the first time we have met privately in more than ten years. ”

"Meet in private?" Gu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly, "It seems that Young Master Qi intends to wait for me here." ”

Ximen Qi spread his hands: "I was going to drive the crane to the imperial city, but I heard that Young Master Shu came to make a lake, so it is better to meet by chance, so I will wait here." ”

Gu Xuan chuckled: "Young Master Qi is well-informed, admirable, let's rarely meet, and sit down." ”

There are many long stone chairs on the lakeside for people to enjoy the scenery, Gu Xuan walked over and sat on the stone chairs.

"It's better to be respectful than to obey. Ximen Qi didn't shy away from it, Shi Shiran sat next to Gu Xuan, "I thought that Young Master Shu would be hostile, and even put his face away, throw his sleeves and leave." ”

Gu Xuan glanced at Ximen Qi: "They are both side Dao Miao, and they have no grudges against each other, why should they be hostile?"

"In terms of age, I am counted as a generation of Dao Miao, and I have never thought of retreating for several years, and the villa is almost vicissitudes. ”

Ximenqi picked up a pebble and threw it out, and the pebble jumped on the surface of the lake again and again, like a dragonfly dotting water.

Gu Xuan continued: "Young Master Ben suffered a great disaster because of this, but fortunately, he rebuilt and kept the Yuan Shen, and now he is only short of mental power, and he can cultivate to the fullest." ”

"Young Master Shu will not die in a big disaster, and there will be a blessing in the future. Ximen Qi paused slightly, "After going out of the customs to understand the situation, I have seen Ximen Hao and Ximen Fei, and finally chose to camp with Ximen Hao, can Master Shu know the reason?"

Gu Xuan guessed: "I want to come to Ximen Hao and promise to summon the elixir." ”

Ximen Qi shook his head: "Summoning the Spirit Pill is not the main reason, Ximen Fei hates my appearance from the bottom of his bones, but Ximen Hao and Young Master Shu will not do this." ”

Gu Xuan chuckled: "If Brother Fei learns this, I don't know how to feel. ”

Ximen Qi picked up a stone again: "Young Master Shu can tell him the truth, I don't like him." ”

"Although he is close to Brother Fei, Young Master Ben is not a talkative person. Gu Xuan changed his words, "Young Master Chi is waiting on purpose, I don't know what the purpose is?"

Ximen Qi threw out the stone and expressed his chest directly: "I need to summon the elixir, and when I ask about the grand ceremony, I want to join hands with Young Master Shu to collect medicine and rely on each other." ”

"Truth be told, I've made a commitment to join forces. ”

Gu Xuan reached into the big sleeve with one hand, and Wang Mang's mental power hurriedly wrapped a jade talisman from the storage bag, which was the cyan positioning talisman given by Jiang Tao.

Ximen Qi glanced at the jade talisman and immediately turned his head: "Since this is the case, I have to give up, there are many disturbances this time, and I still want to read the young master Haihan." ”

Gu Xuan put away the jade talisman: "With the combat power of Young Master Qi, he will definitely be able to make great gains in the blessed land of thousands of years." ”

Ximen Qi stood up: "Chengshu Young Master Jiyan, I will leave here." ”