Chapter 4: Warnings
Blind Qin is here.
Ji Yanliu was still a little shy after all, and after seeing Li Xijun come in, she reflexively stood up from Xia Fanxing's arms, tidied up her robe, and pulled the jade silk behind her back. And after Xia Fanxing heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. One is that I haven't seen Qin Daxia for a long time. The second is that he is now devoting himself to the rebellion against An Lushan in Fan Yang Xingzhong Cottage, and his letter wrote that not long ago, the cottage was surrounded and suppressed by the imperial court and was considered an anti-thief force. Isn't he afraid of being caught when he appears in broad daylight like this?
He nodded, walked to the back, and quickly took out the storage bag from the hole and changed into his own white robe.
Walking out of the house, he seemed to be a little anxious to see Qin Blind, leaving Li Xijun and Ji Yanliu behind. Ji Yanliu's leisurely voice came from behind his ears - "Sister, the noodles in the morning are delicious..."
"In this Chang'an City, there are more delicious foods. Let's go to the East Market after watching the ring, there are so many fun things there! Haha, I didn't think you were a snack too..."
Xia Fanxing slowed down, and a light smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. She's so carefree. This is exactly what Xia Fanxing hopes for - in the short time together, it can bring happiness to Ji Yanliu.
Walking to the edge of the corridor of Changming Pavilion, they happened to see two young men dressed in gorgeous clothes, with red faces walking out of a room on the side of the corridor. Behind them, a young and beautiful girl slowly walked out, her legs were spread, she was limping when she walked, and there was a look of grievance on her face.
When the two of them walked over, they inadvertently bumped Xia Fanxing's shoulder. He didn't care, just looked at the poor young girl, and didn't know how much he had been tossed last night. Walk slowly downstairs.
Zheng's mother, who was in front of the stage on the first floor, immediately had a smile on her face when she saw a few of them coming down. After Xia Fanxing changed into a clean robe, his complexion was ruddy, and he looked a little personable like a jade boy. He was the first to walk out of the gate, and at the corner on the left, he saw a blind Qin man in a black robe with a black cloth covering his eyes.
He was dressed in a black robe, and his other appearance was the same as when he first saw it, without the slightest change. At this time, the blind man Qin was standing on the edge of the ditch on the side in a daze, Xia Fanxing walked over and patted him lightly on the shoulder.
"Hero, it's me, Xia Fanxing. ”
Qin Blind grinned, "Of course I knew it was you! When did you arrive?"
"Yesterday night. ”
"How are you doing lately?" the blind man Qin raised his head and asked. Xia Fanxing knew that he was talking about the battle of annihilation. The melee between the giant sects in the Tu Pig Sect has already spread throughout the Central Plains, and the news that the seven major alliance sects led by the Tu Pig Sect and the Nine Lotus Sect, the first major sect in the Central Plains, have been torn apart for a month. He nodded, and the second daughter behind him also walked over. Qin Blind and Ji Yanliu had met in the Yin Sha Sect before, and he walked over and greeted, "Girl, we meet again." ”
Ji Yanliu was also more familiar with Qin Blind, so he mumbled, took Li Xijun's hand, and followed the two in front of him towards the east.
"Hero, why don't you do disguise and then travel?"
"It doesn't have to be that way. Not long ago, the Golden Period Dharma Master wrote to me and came to the cottage to talk to me. The news that the Smoke Willow Girl had faked Giwin also told me. I know you're very interested in the altar I enshrined in Ghost Alley, and you should know about the rumors of the rangers of the Tang Martial Arts Society. His Royal Highness Li Wan and Daoist Jin will go to the martial arts meeting in five days, and if I follow them, no one will recognize me. ”
Take a leisurely stroll and watch the flowers. In the early morning, the scene around Datang East City is bustling. This place is only a mile or two away from the Wuhui location, and along the way, Xia Fanxing and Qin Blind are in front, and Ji Yanliu follows Li Xijun to slowly walk behind and watch the fireworks in the world. For her, the sound of oncoming horses' hooves, the cooking and lighting of fires on both sides of the street, and the curling smoke of ordinary people's homes. There are also pedestrians rushing to the East Market, and the occasional official carriage and horse galloping by. All this is still so fresh in the morning sun. Compared with before, she has long been less repulsive to men and the outside world.
"Hero, those rangers back then, what are they..."
"I know you're curious about this. These old friends of mine will also appear at the martial arts meeting. His Royal Highness Li Wan personally went for them. You'll understand. ”
Soon, they arrived at the location of the martial arts. There are a lot of people gathered here, and the clothes on their bodies are shaped. Although the martial arts will not start for five days, there are often people here to watch the arrangement of the big ring these days. Even pedestrians heading to the East Market will stop for a moment to take a look at this place.
Between the mortal realm and the sect realm, there is also a real river and lake, martial arts.
Martial arts people do not have cultivators in the sect realm, and they rarely get involved in mundane affairs. But this is a real piece of the world. They have little contact with these two worlds, but they have their own side of the world. For thousands of years, the rivers and lakes of Wulin have been like hermits, and the scale is far less grand than the sect realm, but the rivers, lakes and seas, hundreds of mountains and thousands of mountains have been written.
In terms of martial arts, even the monks of the sect cannot claim to be higher than martial arts people. They specialize in fist and foot kung fu, and they also have martial intent in it, and some martial arts people will also practice some basic body refining methods. In front of the martial arts masters, many sect members will also pay tribute to three points and ask for the true meaning of the skills. So there is a saying that goes like this - "Cultivators are against the sky, and warriors are against people".
That is to say, cultivators often pay attention to cultivating as an opportunity, going against the sky, and cultivating against the sky; martial arts practitioners often pay attention to one move and one style, breaking through the limits of the human body, and cultivating every martial art to the extreme.
There are many hundred-year-old martial arts sects in the Tang Dynasty, all over the Central Plains, everyone knows it, but few outsiders know it well. However, in this Tang Dynasty Martial Arts Meeting, the martial arts sects who came to participate were only some martial arts sects inside and outside Chang'an. The strength of the Chang'an Martial Sect is not as strong as that of some profound Martial Sects. Like Songshan Shaolin, Jiannan Emei, and Dunhuang Kongtong, the first two have a long history, and the Kongtong faction has developed rapidly. Most of the top martial arts sects have clear rules and precepts, are hidden from the world, specialize in martial arts, and have no intention of intervening in this kind of martial arts meeting, which is equivalent to an official martial arts. But even so, the overall strength of the Martial Sect near Chang'an can still rank first-class in the Central Plains.
There is no branch, the Star Picking Sword Sect, the Taolin Boxing Sect. These three martial arts sects are the leaders of the martial arts around Chang'an, and they can also be ranked first-class among the martial arts in the world. Not long after the rise of the Datang Martial Arts Association, there was a faint trend of becoming the first martial arts association in the Tang Dynasty with their joining. Of course, if a martial arts giant like Shaolin Temple is also interested in participating, the level will be raised to another level. However, when these martial sects joined, the rangers who had dominated the top spot for several years had barely appeared. No one knows where these rangers come from, and how they compare to the three major martial sects.
The location of the martial arts meeting is around a large canal. The large canals in Chang'an City are all over the place, connecting the eight major rivers inside and outside for the production of the imperial capital. This canal is extremely wide in the aqueduct, wider than the average river. It is connected to the Bashui to the east of Chang'an, and it is very magnificently built, and the length and width have reached the limit level of all water conservancy projects today.
Even though autumn has passed, the two sides of the canal are still green, and the water source in it is clear and fish-free. The spacious arena had been erected, and craftsmen from the palace were busy on the side of the canal. The eighteen weapons were placed in the center of the ring, and two big drums were placed next to a pair of "punching the Nanshan tiger and kicking the Beihai Canglong" on both sides of the ring. The big arena is about to be completed, which naturally attracted many spectators to watch in advance.
The old emperor is now in addition to having a relationship with Yang Guifei, and the only thing he is still concerned about is probably to come to watch this Tang Dynasty martial arts meeting. So no one dared to neglect this Chang'an martial arts event. After the martial arts meeting begins, it will surely become the most lively place.
Just as the four of them were on the street, huddled among the crowd and watching the big red ring, there was a sudden sound of orderly horses' hooves not far from the west side. Xia Fanxing subconsciously looked over there. A patrol in iron armor was slowly walking in the direction of the Great Canal. I don't know what happened in the court, but the security in Chang'an City has become more and more severe recently. Watching the patrol march towards this direction, the people who watched the ring was set up hurriedly stepped back to make way for them.
Originally, patrols in the capital were generally only carried out at night. It has now become ubiquitous and ever-present. When you encounter someone who is not pleasing to the eye, you immediately stay and search your whole body. The Praetorian Guard and the two major factions of Dali Temple took turns to serve all parts of Chang'an City. Such an atmosphere is naturally reminiscent of something bad. Obviously, the news of An Lushan's fierce soldiers and horses has also become known in Chang'an City. But the old emperor still doesn't seem to know anything.
On normal days, the East and West Cities could still be used as a zone to avoid the supervision of the patrol army, but today, they have patrolled around the East City.
Looking at their armor and costumes, it seems that they look like people from Dali Temple.
As soon as this thought appeared, the official led by him rode on a high-headed black horse and slowly cast a glance at Xia Fanxing's face. After seeing this person's face clearly, Xia Fanxing couldn't help frowning. This is the young Qing of Dali Temple, who has not been in office for a long time, and has met Lai Fulin at the Yang family's moon viewing party.
In front of Yang Guozhong's housekeeper, he led the team to rush in, searched all the visitors, and almost collided with the crown prince Li Heng. This guy is arrogant and domineering, and no one dares to offend. When he saw Lai Fulin commanding the soldier behind him and riding his horse towards him, Xia Fanxing subconsciously took a step back.
This person is coming for himself? He didn't offend Shaoqing, what is this doing?
The patrol behind him walked slowly through the crowd. Lai Fulin drove his horse to the front of Qin Blind Man and Xia Fanxing, and said in a deep voice, "Shaoqing in Xia Dali Temple, this little Taoist friend, please come with me." ”
After hearing this name, Qin Blind's face became very ugly. After defecting to Xingzhong Cottage, he learned more rumors about Fan Yang. Chang'an Dali Temple and An Lushan do have a secret relationship. So after learning that this person was Shaoqing Lai Fulin, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
A few days ago, he secretly went to King Rong's Mansion to visit Li Wan. Although he was able to protect himself, he was really caught off guard when he bumped into Lai Shaoqing from Dali Temple.
However, he didn't seem to notice the blind man Qin, and only said to Xia Fanxing, who was standing behind the blind man.
Xia Fanxing and Lai Fulin glanced at each other, feeling a little bad, as if there were some things that he couldn't understand exposed. The trembling people all looked at the four of them, and Ji Yanliu put his arm on his arm a little nervously. Xia Fanxing nodded, said a word to Ji Yanliu Chuanyin softly, and followed Lai Fulin to the other side of the ditch.
The woods were deserted. Lai Fulin, who was riding on a black horse, said with a gloomy face, "Daoist, I know your identity. You are from the Southwest Tu Feng Sect. Your sect had a great battle with the Nine Lotus Sect and other sects not long ago. The official knows all this information. ”
Xia Fanxing sighed deeply, his sharp gaze staring at him tightly, "So, can't the disciples of the Tu Feng Sect go out?"
Something must have gone wrong. This person should not be easily aware of his identity. From his Dao robe alone, he would never be able to tell the identity of the disciple of the Tu Feng Sect. Xia Fanxing's first reaction was Xuan Neng, and he once again informed others of his whereabouts. But... This person is Shaoqing of Dali Temple, could it be that someone in Dali Temple is also placed in the Tu Feng Sect?
It doesn't feel like it. But anyway, it was a person who knew his whereabouts and informed Dali Temple of his whereabouts.
But what's the point?
"The collusion between Tu Fengzong and the thieves is known to the world. Don't think that the court still has no opinion on you, and you can come out openly!"
"What do you want?" Xia Fanxing clenched his fists and looked at him unceremoniously. Could it be that the imperial court is also going to help the Nine Lotus Sect target them now? If he is willing now, it will not be a problem at all to severely beat up Lai Fulin, who has no cultivation.
Lai Fulin was stunned for a moment and smiled, "It's true that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers." I'll tell you about it. Disciple of Tu Feng Sect, it is best not to enter the sight of my Dali Temple. Wuhui in five days, don't let me see you. You Tu Fen Sect disciples are street rats here, and everyone shouts and beats them. Only the official knows your identity now, and if I see you then, everyone will know who you are. ”
"Even if you are mixed in with the crowd, the official can find you without much effort. The Black Turban Sect, which has the closest relationship with the imperial court, knows about it? The Black Turban Church sent people to join the patrol of this martial arts meeting. If you want to find a furry child, it will definitely not be difficult. ”
"You don't think that a monk who doesn't rely on Taoism can escape from Dali Temple, the Praetorian Guard, or even a group of Black Turban Sect disciples? I don't need any reason to put you in prison. I can also wait until the thieves rebel and then behead you in the name of treason. You wouldn't want that. So, stay in your kiln and don't come out. Then go back to your sect and don't cause trouble. ”
"Hmm..." Lai Fulin covered his face in shock, and a trail of blood flowed from his mouth. Xia Fanxing's face remained unchanged, but his eyes were full of anger. He threw a punch at Fu Lin hard, but it didn't attract the attention of everyone on the other side. "So be it, you won't see me then. He tried his best to suppress the anger and impulsiveness in his heart, and slowly turned away.
Although Lai Fulin was punched, after hearing this, he took a deep breath, wiped away the bloodstains, and squeezed out a hideous smile, "This is the best!"
Returning to Qin Blind and the others, Lai Fulin had already left with the Dali Temple patrol. Xia Fanxing's mood was greatly ruined. Ji Yanliu asked him what was going on, and he reluctantly smiled and said to go back. After watching the big ring for a while, Li Xijun led Ji Yanliu in the direction of Dongshi. She jumped up and down and took Li Xijun's hand, looked curiously east and west, like an innocent and carefree little girl, and ran happily to play.
And the two people who followed behind him, Xia Fanxing slowly told the blind man Qin what he had just said to Fu Lin. Qin Blind thought for a moment and said seriously, "Dali Temple Siqing and Fan Yang actually have a secret relationship. You don't care who revealed your identity for now. I think... It's best to do what Lai Fulin says first. ”
"Since this person became an official, he has won a lot of cases in his hands. Moreover, after the war between your sect, the reputation of the Tu Feng Sect in the rivers and lakes is getting worse and worse, don't expose your identity. Otherwise, Dali Temple can really throw you into prison. ”
Soon walked into the East City, and all kinds of noisy sounds sounded in my ears. Xia Fanxing frowned tightly and said, "If I can't go, won't I be able to see the rangers you said, what is their origin, and why do they have to come together this time?"
"Don't worry, you can go to King Rong's Mansion to find His Royal Highness King Rong to find a way. It's best if you can let him take you in. In the past few days, you have tried to go out of the building as little as possible, I feel that this Lai Fulin has been eyeing you, don't travel privately. During this time, I stayed in King Rong's mansion with Jin Daochang. I'll come to you in two days when I have time. ”
"Could it be that An Lushan knows my whereabouts?" a bizarre thought appeared in his mind. Xia Fanxing shook his head vigorously, quickened his pace, and kept up with the two girls who had already pulled them apart for a long time in front of him.
As soon as I entered the meat shop, a strong smell came to my face. Ji Yanliu gathered in front of a Shaw shop that sold wontons and couldn't help but swallow her saliva. The little brother who was putting chaos into the pot seemed to have a dull gaze, and he cast a glimpse into her face from time to time. Li Xijun smiled and held her shoulder.
The various smells of the surrounding meat shops made Xia Fanxing feel a little uncomfortable, and at this time, Ji Yanliu seemed to be full of only the delicious food in the pot, without the slightest scruples when he had just entered the WTO before. Xia Fanxing looked at her cute appearance, and her mood suddenly improved a lot, and she laughed heartily, which made Qin Blind a little strange.