Another journey through the mountains and rivers, unconsciously arrived at Yingdu, the prosperous Jinan City, the largest city in the south, and the magnificence is far from being comparable to the previous Qianzhong County. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoStanding on the low hill outside the city, you can roughly see the whole picture of Ji Nan Castle, the moat surrounds the city comparable to the vast grassland, there are mountains in the city, there are overlapping pavilions on the mountains, the stream flows through the mountains to form a big river, the side of the inlet is just right dotted with vermilion towers, birds cross the mountain stream, the clear water is long in the sky, and in the distance is the magnificent palace, but it is harmoniously integrated with them. Ji Nancheng, the economic and cultural center of the south, is vast and elegant, majestic and emotional.

Ride the carriage into the city of Jinan, the summer breeze is cool, with the fragrance of orchids, enter a high hall, the beam of the jade Luo curtain cinnabar, and there is an elegant lotus pond under the railing. This is the State Guest House, which receives dignitaries from all over the world.

Hearing that the messengers from Qianzhong had arrived early, the king of Chu always wanted to meet these four people who had saved Qianzhong County, and entertained them at a special dinner in the royal palace. Qin Yue didn't stay long, and immediately set off for the Qi Kingdom, he wanted to rush back to see what progress his fellow sect had made in the study of the fragment, so that he could start looking for the next medicine. In the future, if you have something important, you can go to Qi to find him. The old gentleman is used to the life of idle clouds and wild cranes, and naturally these occasions are not uncommon.

After receiving the news of the arrival of the distinguished guests, a minister soon came, saying that he would take them to the banquet. He scolded the person in charge here for not keeping Mr. Qin, which made the person in charge very aggrieved. The three of them were also asked to bathe and change their clothes, and after everything was done, they got into a magnificent carriage.

This is the first time Qin Mo has seen Xuan Xi wearing a formal skirt robe, she ripped off the corners of her clothes from time to time, and touched the hairpin, she seemed very uncomfortable with the body that the maid dressed her. Qing Dai dyed moth eyebrows, long hair and thin waist, which provoked Qin Mo to laugh on the side, looking at the beautiful and moving Xuan Xi in front of him, and then thinking about her cold-blooded ruthlessness, it was really embarrassing for her.

The carriage stopped in front of a mansion and did not enter the palace of the king of Chu directly, and when I heard that this was to the Sima mansion, several people were taken into the main hall, and a handsome man warmly received the three of them and motioned for them to sit down and talk.

He claimed to be Gongzi Yan, the son of the King of Chu, but the two ladies didn't care, they didn't know what this place was, and they didn't know what these people were for. Gongzi Yan didn't seem to care about Qin Mo's self-introduction, but became interested in his companion.

"Dare to ask where the two girls are from, how young are they?"

"They don't understand. Qin Mo replied bluntly, he could see that this prince of Chu might be interested in this sister.

Gongzi glanced at Qin Mo, and had no choice but to get down to business. "I heard that the three of them have special skills, can you let Zi Yan open his eyes. ”

In the end, he still wanted to see if the rumors were true or false, but Qin Mo didn't buy it, martial arts were used to defend against the enemy, not to show off, and besides, he really couldn't let go in front of strangers.

"Since the three of them are unwilling to show their strength, they are not reluctant, but if the three of them can be the guests of the Ziyan Mansion, it will really be a great fortune for the Chu State. ”

It turned out that Gongzi Yan took them here to drive them for his own use, Qin Mo declined his kindness, they have a task in their bodies, and they will not stay here too long. After being rejected many times, Gongzi Yan didn't have the slightest sense of anger, if Qin Mo in the past was really afraid of offending him, in his cognition, the powerful people in ancient times had the power of life and death, but now Qin Mo, who has entered the second order, will not be afraid of these, at least he can retreat with his whole body.

A subordinate came in and whispered a few words in the ear of the prince, he said that the time had come, and it was time to take the three of them to the dinner party of the king of Chu, I really didn't expect the king of Chu to attach so much importance to this matter, and even arranged for his son to receive him, and along the way I heard that the surrounding cities had been arranged to increase troops to Qianzhong County, which shows that the weight of the land in the heart of the king of Chu is very heavy.

The carriage slowly drove into the palace gate, Qin Mo opened the curtain to see the palace of the first Qin magnanimity, the construction technology thousands of years ago has been so mature, and the guards in front of the door with the spirit of dragon and tiger also more or less show the military strength of the Chu State. Outside the main hall, a group of carved railings and jade masonry let the three people stop, the glazed tiles of the Zhu Palace, the dragon hall is even a painting, the hall is empty and vast, the gold is brilliant, the civil and military officials have already sat down, talking to each other.

Sitting in front of the hall is the king of Chu who summoned the three people, wearing a red crown and a black brocade robe, scanning the hundred officials in the hall, and the king's demeanor is fully presented on the first king of the southern kingdom.

"No weapons are allowed in the temple. Gongzi Zhuan reminded in a low voice, "The three of you don't have to be nervous, my father is thirsty for talent, as long as he speaks reasonably, he can talk freely." ”

"The king is invited!" At this time, there was a report from the hall, and Qin Mo began to get nervous.

On the way here, Qin Mo asked the King of Chu what he was called, Xiong's name Huai, and he seemed to have some impressions, wasn't it the King of Chu Huai who listened to slander and alienated Qu Yuan? If it was him, would he be killed by anyone, but he should be the guest of honor of the Chu State, what is there to worry about.

"Please sit down with three distinguished guests!" King Huai spoke, a loud voice that a king should have, "I think you have all heard of the three knights who appeared in the first battle in Qianzhong a few days ago. He swung his wide cuffs towards Qin Mo, meaning that these were the three of them.

The three of them took their seats in the midst of a full house of discussions and praises, and there were dishes on the table that they had never seen before, and each dish was made in a good way, and they were unwilling to use chopsticks to destroy it.

After taking a seat, the etiquette came to pour wine, and at this time, King Huai raised his glass, and hundreds of people in the audience raised their glasses together, "Come, we toast these three knights." ”

Qin Mo had never seen such a big scene, this was facing the king of a country, it was inevitable that he would be nervous, and besides, he didn't drink, so he had to raise his glass numbly, so many people watched, it was impossible for you not to give King Huai face.

When the wine poured into his throat, he didn't feel anything unusual, he licked the liquor when he was a child, and he really didn't understand what was so good about that thing. After drinking it all, I felt that my throat was like a flame, it was difficult to breathe, and the burning sensation quickly spread to my whole body.

"Hahaha, it seems that our Qin Shaoxia can't get used to drinking the pepper syrup of our Chu country. As soon as King Huai said this, the audience burst into good-natured laughter.

Qin Mo looked sideways at the other two, they were holding the cup, and when they saw Qin Mo like this, they put it back. "Why don't you drink!" Qin Mo felt like he was being laughed at again, and he also wanted to see how they behaved.

"Let's eat!" said Isadela, who immediately swept the table with a sweep.

"Anyway, the three of them are tired from the journey to enjoy the songs and dances of the Chu State. King Huai motioned for music to be played, and after a while, a group of dancing girls dressed in gorgeous costumes gathered in the center. Everyone began to eat and enjoy themselves, and did not talk about state affairs.

Qin Mo, who didn't know anything about dancing, was also attracted by the gorgeous scene in front of him, the people in the palace really knew how to play, they ate and drank well all day long, and there were beautiful women to appreciate, and the soldiers at the border pass were the life of heaven and earth.

King Huai asked where Qin Mo came from, Qin Mo didn't know what to say, he could only say that he was from the southern mountains, and everyone thought that he was a master who lived in seclusion in the mountains. "The widow intends to invite the three of them out of the mountain, and if the Chu army can have your guidance, it will definitely be able to raise the prestige of our army. ”

Qin Mo briefly explained his intention, this time he came to Ying to meet the astrologer of Chu State, and he didn't have the idea of who to serve for the time being. As soon as these words came out, King Huai's face showed obvious disappointment.

"It's okay, it's not too late to think about it when Qin Shaoxia is done. However, the widow heard that Master Yaoguang had escaped into the mountains a few months ago, and he didn't know when he would be able to get out. King Huai said as he looked at the minister on the side, as if he was asking for confirmation, and the minister nodded, indicating that there was clearly such a thing.

Master Yaoguang is naturally the astrologer of Chu State, and he can't see how good people are, so if he can't wait for the old man to get out of the customs, he doesn't know what year and month he went.

"Zijiao, after the banquet, you go and make arrangements, find out the whereabouts of Master Yaoguang, and tell the three. ”

I thought it would be pushed around, but I didn't expect Huai Wang Zhen to rest assured about his own affairs, Qin Mo said "Thank you!" from the bottom of his heart.

"The three of them helped each other, and the whole country of Chu was grateful, what is this little thing? Come, drink this cup again!"

While speaking, Qin Mo's wine glass was full again, he really didn't want to drink anymore, he couldn't understand why these people were happy to drink, and he was hesitating, Zi Yan spoke.

"Qin Shaoxia is not strong enough to drink, but his martial arts are outstanding, it is better to let Zi Yan and Shaoxia learn from each other, so that we can open our eyes. ”

This is the main purpose of this banquet, everyone wants to see what this legendary god is capable of standing alone. Qin Mo was speechless, because he understood that if it weren't for Xuan Xi coming to the rescue and killing the commander of the Yue Army, not to mention his own death, Qianzhong might have been lost.

Before Qin Mo could speak, the subordinate had already presented a sword and stood in front of him. The atmosphere has become tense, to fight or not to fight? I don't know the details of Zi Yan, such a big country will always have masters, if you lose, it will be a little embarrassing.

"If you are fighting, why take a sword. Qin Mo refused the sword presented in front of him, but pulled out the ancient wood in the Qiankun bag, he actually didn't know how to use the sword.

Everyone in the hall didn't know how Qin Mo took out this thing that was taller than a person, they all thought it was a god, and after careful confirmation, it turned out to be a green wooden branch.

Gongzi Yan felt that he was strongly despised by Qin Mo, and he was anxious to decide the winner, and after the regular etiquette was done, he drew his sword and stabbed at Qin Mo. Although he felt Zi Yan's hostility, Qin Mo still avoided everywhere, in his opinion, Zi Yan's moves were all flawed, and every place was enough to be fatal.

Unlike those soldiers, Zi Yan was a famous nobleman, and the swordsmanship he practiced was naturally for competition, not killing. Every movement of his is aesthetically pleasing, and his purpose is not to take people's lives, but he is still much better than those soldiers with poor skills.

Qin Mo freely avoided every sword blade, this kind of speed he could handle very early, not to mention that he was about to enter the second order, and his cultivation would be greatly improved. But unlike others, every attack of Gongzi Yan carried a strong sense of oppression, and the blade of the sword was only a few millimeters, but the range of the impact Qin Mo could only barely dodge.

Could this be sword qi? It seems that the enemy cannot be underestimated. Suddenly, Qin Mo felt that his arm was hot, his clothes were torn, and a bloody mark appeared on his arm. The spectators applauded, and it seemed that it was time to pat themselves on the back.