Chapter 206: Loyal Traitor
Xue Yingbing came forward to request, which made it difficult for Ren Zhen to refuse.
He couldn't help but give this face, so he had to help Xue Qingwu up and accept this twisted godsister.
In fact, he just hated Xue Qingwu's temperament, and he didn't hold a grudge.
The world is chaotic and human nature is complicated, unless you are a great good and evil person, it is difficult to arbitrarily evaluate a person with good or bad words.
For Xue Qingwu, from the first time they met, his evaluation of her was arrogant and indifferent, strong and vain, thinking that she was smart, but actually very stupid.
However, it cannot be said that she is ruthless. Even if she coveted the Sword Saint's mastery, she repeatedly sneered at Ren Zhen, but she never took advantage of it, let alone did bad things that were intolerable to heaven, at best, she was only selfish and narrow-minded.
Her brother Xue Yubing is another extreme. This person may not be free of ugly and negative factors, but on the whole, he acts boldly and straightforwardly, righteous and cloudy, like a high wind in the moon, and is quite appreciated by Ren Zhen.
In order to unite with the sixth senior brother and carry the banner of Confucian sword initiation, Ren Zhen was willing to reluctantly endure a bad-tempered godsister.
He saluted Xue Yubing and said softly, "Thank you, senior brother, for drawing his sword and helping me resolve the crisis at night." In the future, if you can use the place of junior brother, please speak as soon as possible, I am duty-bound! ”
Xue Yubing didn't shirk either, he smiled, his eyes were full of love for his little junior brother, "I have a request now, I want to entrust my sister to you." I hope you can treat her well and teach her to practice in the future! ”
No matter how Ren Zhen listened, he felt that this was very awkward, and quickly nodded yes.
Xue Qingwu was overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Since you are a family, can you teach your sister a sword?" ”
Her mind is very simple, and she is not good at subtle and euphemistic expression art, seeing that Ren Zhen respects her brother very much, she directly said her final appeal.
"This ......"
Ren Zhen was speechless, and his face was embarrassed. The other party was so straightforward, and in front of Xue Yubing, it was not good for him to refuse categorically.
Xue Yubing saw it in his eyes and said apologetically: "If the junior brother doesn't want to teach, he doesn't have to be reluctant. I am willing to pay 15 million taels of silver to buy one of the swords for her, and there is a small reward, what do you think? ”
At the auction last night, the Mu family auctioned the finale collection for 27 million, including the nineteen swords of the dragon descending, as well as the two swords that came with it. At this time, Xue Yubing bid 15 million taels, which is a relatively fair price.
Ren Zhen pondered slightly, and said happily: "Since she is my sister, and my senior brother has personally inquired, it is too vulgar for me to collect your money again." It's better like this, in exchange, how about you help me find a Yunqing Pill in the capital? ”
"Yun Qing Dan?" Xue Yubing was stunned for a moment, "In this case, wouldn't you lose too much?" ”
Yunqing Pill is a spiritual pill taken by great cultivators when they break through the realm, which can not only protect people's hearts, but also provide very refined spiritual power, which is extremely powerful and very rare.
Of course, even if it is expensive, it is definitely less than 15 million. Xue Yingbing knew very well in his heart that Ren Zhen's exchange conditions contained a lot of favors.
Ren Zhen replied: "It's not a secret, the cheap inner is about to break through the realm, and he urgently needs to take this pill." But when I first arrived in the capital, I was not familiar with the place, so it was difficult to get it quickly, and I had to rely on my brother to help me. ”
When Xue Yubing heard this, his expression suddenly changed, "I see, without further ado, I will immediately go to find the pill and wait for my good news!" ”
He walked vigorously, and after saying that, he strode away.
Ren Zhen looked at his back, and secretly said in his heart, this sixth senior brother is really the same as rumored, upright and refreshing, and he is a friend worthy of friendship and trust. It is also wise to do business with this kind of person and accumulate good karma by suffering some losses.
He turned to look at Xue Qingwu and asked, "Sword Three Begonias, Sword Four Kuaixue, which sword do you want to learn?" ”
In fact, he asked knowingly.
Xue Qingwu didn't hesitate, "Sword Four!" ”
Ren Zhen nodded, "It's getting late, you go back home first, it will take time to copy the sword technique." ”
Xue Qingwu was overjoyed, and in a very rare woman's posture, she squatted at Ren Zhen, "Thank you, brother, I'll come back tomorrow to ask for advice." ”
She didn't expect that this godbrother would give his brother face like this, which was far more painful than the original Sword Saint.
She said goodbye excitedly.
For this deal, Ren Zhen is more satisfied.
He knows very well that unlike wandering the rivers and lakes, if you want to mix well in the officialdom and hold up a piece of the sky in Chang'an, you can't do without the support of other forces. Cultivating wings is his immediate priority.
Mr. Six and the Xue family behind him may be a big help in the future.
He called Mo Yuqing in, explained a few words in his ear, and asked her to bring the two long-lost sons of the family over.
The two came side by side and saluted Ren Zhen who was sitting in the hall together.
The scene in front of him is quite similar to the scene where the two competed to apprentice that night. Today, however, their circumstances and positions are different.
Ren Zhen put away his thoughts and said lightly: "The two of you insist on seeing me and refuse to leave, so what's the matter?" ”
In terms of identity, Mr. Confucian is on an equal footing with the two heads of the family, although these two are the same age as Cai Jiushi, they can only regard themselves as juniors.
Cui Mingjiu replied respectfully: "Brother Cui Mingren, worship under Mr. Seven, you are your nephew, and I should greet you on his behalf." In the future, if there is any inconsiderate politeness, you have to ask your uncle to bear with me. ”
It was obviously a bit far-fetched to come to ask for peace instead of his brother, but he came for the temptation and couldn't care about so much.
Stepping on two boats and neutralizing the two ways of Confucianism and swords, this idea was not the first of the Xue family, but the handwriting of Cui Mao.
Long before the Xue family brothers and sisters, the Cui family arranged for the eldest son Cui Mingren to apprentice with Confucianism, and sent the second son Cui Mingjiu to practice kendo, putting eggs in different baskets, so that the two could develop in different directions and compete with each other.
Whoever emerges and achieves greater achievements in their respective fields will become the future heir of the world's most wealthy family.
On the night of the apprenticeship, Cui Mingjiu had faintly revealed the matter. At that time, Ren Zhen not only guessed some clues, but also had a premonition that after coming to the capital, he might be involved in the dispute between the heads of the Cui family. Now it seems that his hunch was right.
Cui Mingren's treasure is pressed on Mr. Seven. And Cui Mingjiu counted on the former Sword Saint, thinking that it was a strange thing to live in. It's a pity that the vicissitudes of life, the strange goods have become wanted felons, if the second son still sticks to the bet and is unwilling to let go, it seems that he will lose everything.
Even so, in order to uphold morality, he still didn't want to change his course and betray the Sword Master.
At this time, Xiahou Ba said: "Although the younger generation has been cultivating swords, they have also admired Confucianism for a long time, and demand themselves with the 'benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and faith' pursued by Confucianism. I came here today because I am fascinated by the way of Confucian sword initiates preached by Mr., and I am eager to follow you and follow you in order to follow the work of dogs and horses! ”
He got straight to the point, couldn't wait to test Ren Zhen's mind, and showed his loyalty as soon as he came up.
Ren Zhen understood that Xiahou Ba was here to apprentice, and asked with concern: "When you used to cultivate swords, who was the teacher who taught you?" Have you received his permission to come to the teacher tonight? ”
Xiahou Ba's heart tightened, and he replied in a deep voice: "The kendo teacher of the younger generation is a loose cultivator with no sect or sect, and Mr. should not have heard of his name. He traveled all over the world and was not in Kyoto at this time, so the younger generation could not obtain his permission. ”
Ren Zhen nodded, thoughtful, "Confucianism and swords do not stand together, this kind of cultivation concept is deeply rooted in the Northern Tang Dynasty. Your teacher, if he is in the know, may not agree with your choice. If he opposes your Confucianism cultivation and forces you to choose one of the two, what should you do? ”
Xiahou Ba's face was awe-inspiring, and he was categorical, "Righteousness comes first, I will draw a line with him, insist on Confucian sword practitioners, and serve the country!" ”
Ren is really a Confucian gentleman, and if he wants to show his allegiance, he naturally has to show this gesture.
Ren Zhen smiled, showing a satisfied look, and sneered in his heart.
He turned his head to look at Cui Mingjiu and said with a smile: "Cui Gongzi, you came with Xiahou Gongzi, do you also have the will of Confucian Sword cultivators?" ”
Cui Mingjiu groaned slightly and replied, "My master's temper, you should know very well that he will not agree to me cultivating Confucianism. Of course, I obeyed his wishes and stayed true to the heart of the Dao. ”
Ren Zhen said suspiciously: "Who is your master?" Do I know each other? ”
When the two people below heard this, they turned around and looked at each other at the same time, and they both saw each other's surprise emotions.
Great, the little gentleman didn't know!
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