On the third day of the fifth month, the martial arts people who signed up for the sword trial conference in the sub-bases of each state, led by the stewards of each base, came to Wanjian Villa in turn. Those sects and loners who received invitations also began to arrive one after another. Ten Thousand Swords Villa was busy up and down, and the outer courtyard became more lively than ever.

Compared to the busyness of others, Xue Qing and Ice Flame seemed to have nothing to do. In order not to look too embarrassed, the two of them went to the side courtyard to find Xia Hongying, Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo to gossip.

Xue Qing finally failed to convince Xia Hongying, so she had to follow his wishes and let them stay in Wanjian Villa. But she told her that if anything was unusual, she had to leave immediately.

As more and more people arrived, the outside of the courtyard became noisy and yelling, Xue Qing was inexplicably irritable, and soon couldn't stay anymore, so she pulled Bingyan away after a few perfunctory words.

Watching them walk into the compound, Xia Hongying took Lei Ao, Gao Feng and Jiang Qi and walked out, observing all the way.

Ten Thousand Swords Villa is a place with a very clear hierarchy, rewards and punishments are also very clear, everything depends on strength and loyalty. The courtyard is divided into an inner courtyard, a middle courtyard and an outer courtyard, the inner courtyard is the residence of Li Gaowo's father and daughter, only You Lie can enter and exit freely, the middle courtyard is the residence of the big disciples and the senior disciples, and the outer courtyard is the residence of the lower disciples, and these lower disciples are also responsible for all the chores of the Wanjian Villa.

In addition, Wanjian Villa has opened up many special places along the mountain, such as the aforementioned Silent Pavilion and Sword Casting Room, most of which are classified as the scope of the middle courtyard, and some have opened up independent small courtyards. The disciples of the mountain village have a clear range of activities and walking routes according to their different ranks and duties.

There are also several small courtyards outside the courtyard of the villa, which are used for guests to live, and Xia Hongying and the others are living in one of the small courtyards. The rooms in the small courtyard were far from enough for the sword trial, so two rows of houses were temporarily built in the open space, and the houses were opened to form a street. Every once in a while, there were a few disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Villa who were maintaining order, or guiding and facilitating the visitors.

At this time, Xia Hongying was walking on this street, Lei Ao was walking beside him, and Gao Feng and Jiang Qi were following behind him. The streets are bustling and lively, and some of the more enthusiastic and active people are talking here and there, so as to take the opportunity to make a few more friends; There were also some who were silent and locked themselves in their rooms. Several other small courtyards have also been inhabited, and Xia Hongying speculates that it should be some big faction.

The more Xia Hongying observed, the more surprised he became, there were many sects here that he didn't know. He and Xue Qing, Bingyan and others had also visited many sects for their experience, but some of the sects they were familiar with, such as Jiaozhou Wujie and Tucang Sect, many of them had not been seen. On the contrary, there are many sects that he has never seen before, and those people are dressed strangely.

Gao Feng couldn't help but whisper: "This sword test conference is in an uproar, and it's nothing more than that. Those famous factions have never come, and those who have come are all characters who can't be on the stage. ”

Xia Hongying said dissatisfiedly: "Gao Feng, you look carefully, don't make a conclusion easily." ”

At this time, Lei Ao also whispered: "Childe, these people look ordinary, but none of them are simple. The unkempt one, holding a broken stick, his steps seem to be vain, but the moment he steps on it is extremely calm, empty but not floating, he is a master. ”

Xia Hongying said softly: "Remember first, and then discuss it when you go back." ”

"Yes!" Lei Ao and the others are no longer silent, it is true that there are many people here, and it is easy to get into trouble when discussing others here, just a few of them now, it is not appropriate to have too many things.

Xia Hongying walked very slowly, carefully pondering everyone in front of her. Lei Ao and Jiang Qi greeted the people on the side from time to time, and they were familiar, and they chatted with each other to get some information.

Xia Hongying was thinking as she walked, how to clean up if so many people made trouble, and whether the secret guard could avoid the eyeliner of Ten Thousand Swords Villa.

Back in the courtyard, Lei Ao couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This Ten Thousand Swords Villa seems to be more difficult than we imagined, and the situation may be more complicated than we expected. ”

"That's right, I've visited the major sects with Xue Qing and Bing Yan before, although those big factions are famous, their martial arts are decent, except for the century-old inheritance of Xia Yu Gang and Yifang City, there is nothing very amazing. Just like the five masters of Jiaozhou, if they don't use the Five Elements Sword Formation, they are not our opponents at all. But many of these people in front of me can't be seen in depth. ”

Jiang Qi pondered: "In other words, Ten Thousand Swords Villa has found some hidden sects, and some of the big sects we are familiar with, but they can't look down on them?" It's a bit unbelievable, this Ten Thousand Swords Villa is so arrogant? ”

Gao Feng disagreed: "Maybe those big factions don't take this Ten Thousand Swords Villa in their eyes at all and don't want to come over?" ”

"You're wrong, Gao Feng. Have you seen a few other courtyards, just in the courtyard not far from our south, where people from the Xia Yu gang live, and people from Yifang City live in the courtyard to the east. The two largest gangs in this righteous and evil martial arts have come to participate, how can the other sects disdain this? I think that those who we don't look down on, who think are low-class people, are more difficult to invite than some big factions. ”

Gao Feng still didn't agree, and couldn't help but say, "Childe, are you too worried?" ”

Xia Hongying looked at Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo next to her again: "What do you think?" ”

Xiao Shuo said: "I think that since Bingyan and Xue Qing have repeatedly persuaded us to leave, it means that the water in the pool of Ten Thousand Swords Villa is very muddy. With Xue Qing's status in Ten Thousand Swords Villa, even You Lie had to look at her face, if it weren't for the special situation, she wouldn't have to do it at all. ”

Xia Hongying looked at Lei Ao and the others: "Did you hear that, although I insist on staying here, you must not take it lightly." It's a lot more complicated than I thought. Moreover, in the courtyard to the west of us, I saw the people of Caiyi Pavilion and Narcissus Tower. ”

"Caiyi Pavilion?"

"Narcissus House?"

"The Caiyi Pavilion is full of women, and on the surface there is an embroidery workshop and a ready-to-wear shop. Narcissus Tower is the land of fireworks, not only all over Daqin, but also in Southern Xinjiang, Northern Desert, Xixue, Dongyang, and Outer Mongolia. Although these two factions are people from the rivers and lakes, they obey the orders of the Suzaku leader. "Hackers

"What! Suzaku! At this time, Lei Ao and the others were really shocked.

The imperial court also has its own forces in the rivers and lakes, collectively known as Tianyi Pavilion, Tianyi homonym Providence, that is, the meaning of the Son of Heaven, mainly for the Son of Heaven to do something that cannot be seen in the light and cannot be put on the table, divided into Qinglong, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird and Xuanwu Four, this Vermilion Bird belongs to the intelligence and assassination organization of the imperial court.

Speaking of this, a very terrifying thought suddenly appeared in Xia Hongying's mind, and his face became solemn again: "Lei Ao, the three of you will go and find out more news in the afternoon, and try to sort out the roster of people who participated in the sword trial conference this time." Remember, don't startle a snake. ”

Xue Qing is painting Ice Flame in the courtyard. She doesn't like too many people and is noisy. With so many people coming to the villa at once, she didn't want to go anywhere, so she just hid in her small courtyard, no one disturbed her, and she wanted to be clean.

Halfway through the painting, Yulie flew in and landed straight between the two of them. The sudden interruption made Xue Qing startled, and she couldn't help but look up, and inadvertently dropped a large drop of ink onto the paper and dropped it between the neck of the ice flame portrait. This was originally intended to be used to paint the red plum in the distant mountains, but as soon as it arrived on the paper, it was smeared, like blood, as if Bingyan's neck had been slashed, and the blood flowed out.

Somehow, Xue Qing was shocked and hurriedly kneaded the painting. She glared at You Lie dissatisfied: "I said what are you doing floating around like a ghost!" ”

You Lie was not annoyed, he only smiled and said: "My father-in-law wants to see the fifth junior brother, and he said that he is in a hurry, so I left in a hurry." As he spoke, he looked at Bingyan again, "Can you go?" ”

"Okay, I'll go over now." Ice Flame stood up.

Xue Qing put down her pen: "I'll go with you!" ”

"Xueqing, my father-in-law has instructed you to stay in your yard today and don't go anywhere." Seeing Xue Qing's nervous face, You Lie explained again, "Father-in-law knows that you will be like this, so let me tell you that he has always been true to his word, and he will not break his promise if he promises you, so that you can rest assured." ”

"Okay, I'll go back to the house."

Bingyan stepped forward and comforted: "Qing'er, don't worry, wait for me to come back." ”

"Hmm."

Seeing You Lie coming over with the Ice Flame, Li Gaowo smiled and said, "Okay, everyone is here, come with me." With his disciples, he walked through several corridors to the backyard, where a very inconspicuous carriage was parked.

Bingyan suddenly discovered that this master's backyard was not the place where he apprenticed, and it was also the place where he first saw Xue Qing. No wonder he searched for a long time, but he couldn't find anything that coincided with his memory.

Li Gaowo took his disciples to the carriage, bent slightly and said, "Greetings to Xiangye." ”

"Hahaha! Master Li Zhuang was polite. A deep but powerful voice came, not angry but mighty.

What the! Bingyan was shocked by Li Gaowo's behavior, and in his memory, Master was always so high, and he never bowed his head to anyone. Bing Yan watched in disbelief as Huangfu Zong slowly stepped off the carriage, his cognition subverted. It turned out that the truth of the truth was more cruel than he imagined.

Li Gaowo led sideways: "Xiangye has been tired all the way, and please settle down to the east wing to rest." ”

"It's okay, I'm not going to show up for the time being, it's just that I can't wait to watch this event." Huangfu Zongyi walked in front of Bing Yan as soon as he spoke: "I haven't seen you for more than two years, and you have grown taller again." ”

"Thank you grandfather for your concern."

"Humph! Let's go. ”

As soon as Huangfu Sect arrived in the East Wing, Li Gaowo took the opportunity to retreat with his disciples, leaving only Bing Yan.

"Grandfather ......"

"Humph!" Huangfu Zongyi looked at him dissatisfied, and said disappointedly, "I didn't think I would see you for a few years, you are even more stupid, you can't even recognize your master and fiancée." ”

"It's Ice Flame stupid."

"Of course you are stupid, I think back then, Jiawei was the first talent in the capital, but it's a pity that ......"

"Bingyan only knows how to practice martial arts, and he doesn't dare to compare with his grandfather and father."

"Whether you dare or not, you are Jiawei's widow, the only seedling of my Huangfu family, and you have to do things for my Huangfu family. Now that his wings are very stiff, he may want to fly alone at some point. Only by controlling his only weakness can you make him willingly obey us. You almost ruined my big deal! ”