When Xu Fengnian and his entourage went to Xiangfan, Xu Xiao also arrived outside Tai'an City, Kyoto, under the escort of three hundred Beiliang Iron Cavalry.

On the official road, which was still nearly 100 zhang away from the city gate, Xu Xiao suddenly stopped his horse, and the three hundred iron horsemen behind him also immediately stopped their horses, and their movements stopped neatly.

In order to hide that he had returned to his heyday, Xu Xiao was slightly lame as usual.

Fortunately, he has been lame for many years, and he has long been accustomed to walking when he is lame, otherwise he may not be able to pretend to be so natural.

He walked towards a large willow tree by the side of the road that had returned to the earth in spring, and whose leaves had just sprouted.

He stroked the trunk of the tree, his face full of tenderness, and a look of remembrance in his eyes.

At this moment, a luxury carriage drawn by six horses rushed out of the city gate, quickly approached this side, and soon stopped five or six feet in front of Xu Xiao.

There were servants carrying the Taishi's chair and the tea table, rushing to the front of the carriage to set it up, and there were maids who put the teapot and clay pot.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black coat and wearing a crown of golden hair with a dignified bearing stepped down from the carriage and sat down on the Taishi chair that had been set up.

One maid pours out a bowl of tea, and another scoops out two pieces of rock sugar from a clay pot and puts them in the bowl.

The middle-aged man picked up the tea bowl and shook it, took a sip of tea in his mouth, rinsed his mouth, and spit out the tea, then raised his eyes and looked at Xu Xiao with contempt and provocation.

Xu Xiao stood by the tree, tilted his head slightly, and quietly watched the man behave with a smile on his face.

The middle-aged man looked at Xu Xiao and said lightly: "Shangzhuguo, such a coincidence." ”

The expression on Xu Xiao's face completely turned into a smile, and while walking slowly, he said, "Zhang Zaifu, it's been a long time. ”

The middle-aged man was Zhang Julu, the prime minister of Liyang, and he said unhurriedly: "Shangzhu Guo went all the way to Beijing, why didn't you enter the city?" ”

Xu Xiao had no reaction to Zhang Julu's provocation, if it was so easy to get into, he would not be Xu Xiao.

Xu Xiao said in a homely tone with an old friend: "Didn't you see this tree!" Nostalgia. ”

Zhang Julu glanced at the willow tree and said, "What is there to cherish this tree?" ”

Xu Xiao smiled a little strangely: "When I first entered the capital with Neiko, I rested under this tree, and we are still on it...... Hehe, carved a mark. ”

Zhang Julu suddenly said: "It turns out that I miss the princess!" ”

Xu Xiao said with emotion: "Yin and yang are separated, and it is a loss to have this tree, which can be regarded as a memory." ”

After listening to Xu Xiao's words, Zhang Julu smiled faintly, tilted his head slightly, and said to the servant behind him lightly: "Cut it." ”

The smile on Xu Xiao's face froze, and he quickly disappeared, stopping and looking at the servants behind Zhang Julu.

But he saw that each of them was carrying an axe, and went straight to the willow tree behind him.

At this moment, the originally clear sky suddenly surged, and the sky darkened in an instant.

Xu Xiao and Zhang Julu both subconsciously looked up at the sky, only to see that a layer of black clouds had gathered in the sky.

But there was nothing else, and there was no heavy rain, so I didn't care.

The two servants were carrying axes, and when they were about to approach the willow tree, the two Beiliang generals pulled out the Beiliang knife at their waists with a bang, and looked at the two servants with murderous energy.

The servants immediately stopped, not daring to go any further.

But Xu Xiao raised his left hand and stopped his subordinates from moving.

Seeing this, the two generals had no choice but to return their swords to their sheaths and glared at the two servants viciously.

The two servants continued to step forward, and when Zhang Julu saw this, his face showed a mocking look, and he said slowly: "This tree is so precious, it is better to bring it back to Beiliang for Shangzhu Kingdom, look at it every day, and think about it every day." ”

Xu Xiao was holding back a fire in his chest, but he was well suppressed by him, and just said expressionlessly: "Zai Fu travels, and he still carries an axe with him?" ”

Zhang Julu propped his forearms on the coffee table, leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile: "I brought it today, do you say it's a coincidence?" ”

"Tuk"

"Boom"

When one of the servants picked up an axe and slashed at the trunk of the tree, a sudden change occurred.

In the dark clouds in the sky, without warning, a thunderbolt struck the servant who cut down the tree.

The servant barely reacted, and in an instant he was reduced to a piece of char and fell to the ground.

The other servant was astonished, and looked back at the willow tree in astonishment, and looked up at the sky, only to see that there was no electric snake flickering in the dark clouds in the sky.

The general of the Beiliang Iron Cavalry shouted: "Everyone be careful, stay away from the trees, and try to stand in the open space. ”

The three hundred horsemen dismounted and gathered in the middle of the official road, away from the trees on both sides of the road.

Although this world is set in ancient times, people have also known that when it rains and does not thunder, they can take shelter from the rain under the trees.

But in a thunderstorm, they must not hide from the rain under the trees, especially those of them who wear iron armor, otherwise they will be easily struck by lightning.

Over there, Zhang Julu had a fly-like expression on his face, looking up at the sky, his eyes were full of resentment, and he secretly shouted in his heart that God had no eyes.

It is not uncommon to be under a tree during thunder and be killed by lightning, but it is not uncommon.

But it was so coincidental that when he ordered his servants to cut down the tree, a thunderbolt struck down and killed the man.

In this way, it looks as if Xu Xiao has the blessing of God, which makes Zhang Julu resentful.

The other servant who was left over there stood there in horror, looking at Zhang Julu at a loss.

Xu Xiao smiled and said, "Isn't this retribution?" Jang Jae-fu has done so much injustice that even God can't stand it. ”

With this thunder, even if the tree is cut down, it is worth it.

Zhang Julu was furious in his heart, what he did in his life, he looked up to the heavens and the earth, and stood up worthy of the people, how could there be retribution?

He snarled at the other servant, "What are you waiting for? Thunder won't slash in the same spot, and still don't move? ”

The servant did not dare to disobey Zhang Julu, gritted his teeth, walked to the tree and raised his axe and cut it down.

"Tuk"

"Boom"

No sooner had the axe fallen on the trunk of the tree than another thunderbolt fell from the sky, and the servant was also scorched.

Zhang Julu Huo Ran got up and looked at this scene with angry eyes.

The smile on Xu Xiao's face gradually disappeared, a thunderbolt was a coincidence, two in a row, and both appeared when the axe just touched the tree, it would never be a coincidence.

Xu Xiao seemed to think of something, his whole body began to tremble slightly, he looked up at the sky, mist quickly accumulated in his eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Susu, is it you?" ”

When Zhang Julu heard this, he was also shocked, and an incredible look appeared in his eyes.

After Xu Xiao said a word, he couldn't help but shout loudly: "Susu, is it you?" ”

With this in his mouth, he turned around and limped, staggering to the willow tree.

The Northern Liang army was shocked, and the captain led by him hurriedly shouted: "Lord Wang, be careful, don't go near the trees." ”

Xu Xiao turned a deaf ear, rushed to the side of the tree, stretched out his hand and stroked the trunk, and kept muttering: "Susu, is it you?" Are you bless me? ”

Zhang Julu hoped that he could send another thunder and kill this national thief.

Unfortunately, it was destined to disappoint him, and what happened next not only disappointed him, but even shocked him.

Because when Xu Xiao's hand touched the willow tree, the branches and leaves on the tree that had just sprouted sprouts grew at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The hole that had just been cut out by the axe also grew in an instant.

In just a few moments, the leaves are fully grown, forming a green shade.

What's even more amazing is that the dark clouds in the sky actually broke through a hole, and just a ray of sunlight shone down, enveloping the tree and Xu Xiao under the tree.

Seeing this, no one gave an order, but they all knelt down on one knee facing the willow tree, clenched their right hands into fists, and knocked them on their left chests.

They were all excited, and their hearts were uneasy.

At that time, the princess was dressed in white and beaten drums on the battlefield, and the Beiliang army forgot about life and death, and finally won the most important war.

The princess's status in the minds of the Beiliang soldiers is not below Xu Xiao at all.

Seeing this, Xu Xiao finally couldn't help crying "wow", crying like a child of dozens of years old.

It didn't take long for the dark clouds in the sky to completely disperse, Xu Xiao knelt in front of the willow tree, hugged the trunk and cried for a cup of tea, before gradually stopping the crying.

He wiped away his tears, pressed his face to the trunk of the tree, whispered softly for a moment, not knowing what to say, and then returned to the ranks and gave the order to enter the city.

And when Xu Xiao was crying with the trunk, Zhang Julu had already left with a group of servants.

He was not afraid that Xu Xiao would be angry and crazy, but seeing him a middle-aged man in his fifties crying like that, he didn't feel good in his heart, so he naturally lost his provocative mood.

The matter soon spread in the capital, and this time Zhang Julu went out of the city to provoke, intending to give Xu Xiao a dismissal.

As a result, not only did he not succeed, but because of two thunderstorms, he made a fuss and left in embarrassment.

Whether it was Zhang Julu or people from all walks of life in the capital, they didn't believe that the thunder that fell from the sky was the work of Princess Beiliang's spirit in the sky.

If there really is a spirit in heaven in this world, how can those who seek the blessing of their ancestors not see the light?

It's just that all parties investigated afterwards, but they didn't find that in Xu Xiao's line, there were Taoist people who mastered Lei Fa, and they were all registered soldiers of the Beiliang Army.

After the investigation of Zhao Danping, the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, who preached in the capital, there was no trace of the thunder method at the scene, and the thunder was completely the power of nature.

But no one could tell what was going on with the willow tree, which suddenly became green, and the pillar of light shining from the sky.

This matter has become a mystery for the Liyang Dynasty.

At this time, Li Fei, who was walking on the streets of Xiangfan City, showed a meaningful smile on his face.

……

After arriving in Xiangfan, Xu Fengnian did not rush to the door to see King Jing'an, but found an inn to live in.

First, it is not them who are in a hurry now, it is King Jing'an who should be in a hurry, so he is waiting for King Jing'an to take the initiative to come to the door.

Second, the Wang family left too suddenly yesterday, and King Jing'an has not yet reacted, so he has to give him some time to react.

When Zhao Xun returned home yesterday and brought back the news that Wang Linquan knelt to welcome Xu Fengnian, King Jing'an had already guessed that this was a deal that Xu Xiao made with him.

He is also very satisfied with this deal in his heart, he doesn't have to tear his face with Bei Liang, and he can give an explanation to the capital, which can be described as the best of both worlds.

So he had been waiting for Wang Linquan to come to the door at home, not knowing that Wang Linquan's family had left Qingzhou overnight.

Everyone else was arranged to stay at the inn, and Xu Fengnian and Li Fei wandered around the street with only the blue bird.

As always, the blue bird cherishes words like gold, and she speaks little, and more often than not, she looks at Xu Fengnian quietly.

This look is a full ten years, and she has also seen a girl from a girl, and then to a woman.

She doesn't like to talk, and even her smile is very subtle, so she always feels like a piece of snow, but it is as hard as iron, not as pleasant as a sweet potato.

But don't look at the blue bird in the Wutong Garden, it is not as close as the sweet potato, but in private, the maids in the yard are more willing to talk to the blue bird about the boudoir that is heart-wrenching.

Let's talk about ginger mud, I haven't said a few words with sweet potatoes for more than ten years, but I occasionally have some exchanges with blue birds.

The three of them walked on the street, and Xu Fengnian smiled casually at Li Fei: "I received a message from Luqiu'er Qingbailuan this morning, saying that it has been very lively in the rivers and lakes recently, and there are endless literary reviews, martial arts reviews, and rouge reviews. ”

"And guess what? The white fox face was actually named the top of the rouge list and the first beauty in the world. ”

Li Fei smiled and said, "What's wrong with the first beauty in the world?" Ren Nangong has that kind of appearance, but it's a pity that she doesn't like to wear women's clothes. ”

Xu Fengnian sighed: "Yes, I really want to see her look in women's clothes, how peerless she is." ”

After speaking, he thought of something again, and he said with great interest: "Eh Ah Fei, you said that with my current martial arts, can I be on the martial arts evaluation list?" ”

Li Fei said: "If you want to know about this, you will have a chance soon." ”

Xu Fengnian said curiously: "What chance?" ”

Li Fei said: "Do you know that Wang Mingyang has a younger brother? ”

Xu Fengnian said clearly: "You mean that the eleventh ranker, in fact, is equivalent to Wang Mingyin, who is tenth on the martial arts evaluation list?" ”

Li Fei nodded and said, "Yes, after his brother died, he swore that the Xu family would not enter Xiangfan, otherwise he would be killed." ”

"We will have a battle with King Jing'an, how can he let go of Wang Mingyin's powerful combat power?"

Xu Fengnian said: "Then do you think, can I beat him now?" ”

Li Fei said: "If you can beat or not, you have to fight to know, but if you can beat him, then on the martial arts evaluation list, from fifth to ninth, except for Lao Li, who is ranked eighth, you have a chance to win." ”

Xu Fengnian's spirits perked up, and he said with a strong fighting spirit: "Okay, if Wang Mingyin really appears this time, leave him to me." ”

Li Feiwan smiled and said, "I don't need you to say that I will do the same." ”

While talking, the three of them approached a gazebo, and only the snoring in the pavilion could be heard.

There was a young man in poor clothes and with good features, lying on the railing of the pavilion and falling asleep.

He was holding a wooden sword in his arms, the sword was in the style of an ordinary martial sword, but a wine gourd was hung.

Xu Fengnian wanted to go directly and not bother others with a pillow of yellow dreams.

But inadvertently seeing half of his face, Xu Fengnian was stunned, the blue bird rarely saw him with such a look, and for a while it was like a great enemy.

A smile flashed in Li Fei's eyes, but he pretended to be surprised and said: "This person is young, and he actually has the realm of finger mystery, I am afraid that he has an extraordinary background." ”

"But the dignified Xuan master, how could he be mixed up with such a down-and-out appearance? Do you know him? ”

Xu Fengnian, who was about to make any moves, suddenly froze, pointed at the person in surprise and amazement, and asked Li Fei, "You said that he has the realm of finger mystery?" Are you sure you read that right? ”

Li Fei asked rhetorically, "Do you think I will be wrong about this kind of thing?" ”

“……”

Xu Fengnian turned his head to look at the man in a daze, a happy smile suddenly bloomed on his face, he rushed forward and kicked the side of the man's thigh.

Before the foot was kicked, the man suddenly woke up, and he didn't see any momentum, and the whole person spun up in the air, and brought up a series of afterimages.

The person pulled out the wooden sword in mid-air, and when he landed, he was already standing outside the pavilion.

He was about to scold, but after seeing Xu Fengnian's appearance clearly, he pointed at him in surprise and laughed, "The surname is Xu." ”

Xu Fengnian has said him countless times, but this bastard is still not happy to call his name, always saying that this name is too fucking sour, and Wen Xuanxuan is really like a family.

Xu Fengnian also pointed at him and laughed, and the blue bird was stunned for a moment.

The two laughed for a while, stepped forward and stretched out their forearms and touched each other.

Xu Fengnian said happily: "Why are you here?" ”

After the guy returned the sword to the sheath, he looked Xu Fengnian up and down, reached out and pinched the hem of his clothes and trembled, and teased: "Didn't you see that you were sleeping?" ”

"Which son's clothes are here? Also shun the two knives, turn around and find the bitter master, don't bother me. ”

Xu Fengnian couldn't help but laugh and said: "Wen Hua, Wen Hua, look at your dead appearance, you have been sloppy and virtuous two years ago, and you haven't become famous yet?" ”

"You said you couldn't do anything before, that's it, but now you are already referring to the great masters of the Xuan Realm, why haven't you made any progress?"

Wen Hua was stunned when he heard this, and asked with a confused face: "What does it mean to the Xuan Realm?" ”

Xu Fengnian was stunned, pointed to the pavilion and said, "You don't know what realm you are?" With the way you just showed, I may not be able to keep up with you. ”

When Wen Hua heard this, his eyes widened and he said, "What do you mean?" You've also learned martial arts? ”

Xu Fengnian turned around and walked to Li Fei's side, pulled him in front of Wen Hua, and introduced: "Introduction, this is also my brother, who met on the road after separating from you." ”

"His name is Li Fei, you can call him Ah Fei, he used to be an artist who ran the rivers and lakes to sing, and now he is the top master in the rivers and lakes."

"I just learned martial arts from him, and he said that if you have the realm of finger mysteries, then you must not be wrong."

Li Fei hugged his fists at Wen Hua and said with a smile: "I often hear Xiao Nian mention Brother Wen, and I have admired him for a long time, but I finally saw him today, and I am fortunate to meet him." ”

"Poof......" Wen Hua suddenly burst into laughter, shook his fists at Li Fei, and laughed: "Just say 'Xiao Nian' to you, we will be our own brothers in the future, hahaha......"

Xu Fengnian smiled helplessly: "I just said that if you two get together, you must smell the same." ”

Wen Hua laughed a few more times, stretched out his hand and patted Li Fei's shoulder, and the relationship was a lot closer at once.

A few people sat down at the stone table in the pavilion, and Xu Fengnian turned his head to the blue bird and said, "Find some wine and meat." ”

Bluebird nodded, and turned to leave.

Wen Hua looked at the back of the blue bird, and whispered to Xu Fengnian in surprise, "Where did you come from?" ”

Xu Fengnian said triumphantly: "I told you a long time ago that I am the son of the Beiliang family. ”

Wen Hua pouted and said, "I don't believe it, which family can mix with your original virtue?" ”

Xu Fengnian couldn't help laughing, and Wen Hua was also hehe.