After the banquet, Meng Xiuyuan lived in Lu Miaozi's two-story small building with peace of mind.

I was in a hurry when I came before, because I didn't know when the four big Kou would come to attack the city, and if I came one step earlier, there would be less danger.

And now that they have arrived at the pasture, they naturally have no worries, just wait for the rabbits and wait for those thieves to send them to the door.

Lu Miaozi is versatile and good at all kinds of strange things, Meng Xiuyuan lives in his small building, and his food, clothing, housing and transportation are very exquisite.

If I have to say that there is any inconvenience, it is just because Shang Xiuxun mentioned that there are enemy traitors in the Pegasus Ranch before, and Meng Xiuyuan, as a strange soldier, in order not to expose his traces, the activity area is limited to a small area of the back mountain.

However, this is nothing to Meng Xiuyuan, who has been cultivating alone in the mountains all year round.

Refining Qi and dancing swords every day, time flies quickly.

……

One afternoon a few days later, in the bamboo forest of Houshan, Meng Xiuyuan held the white jade long sword given by Lu Miaozi, and practiced a set of "Tai Chi Sword Techniques" wholeheartedly.

With the transformation of yin and yang in the Taiji sword momentum, and the birth and extinction of true qi, the long sword in his hand also flickered and flickered, and he did not intentionally release his energy, which had already caused the dead leaves in the forest to swell and the green bamboos to sway.

Such a one-glance swordsmanship cultivation, Meng Xiuyuan had not done it for many years. But the few days he spent in Pegasus Ranch became his homework every afternoon.

Not for anything else, just to be familiar with the white jade sword that Lu Miaozi gave him.

A few days ago on Wudang Mountain, when Meng Xiuyuan used this divine sword for the first time, he had already noticed its unusualness. But with the follow-up careful experience, he gradually understood what kind of gift Lu Miaozi gave him.

Speaking of this white jade long sword, the first thing that must be admitted is that it is indeed a rare divine weapon.

With a weight of more than two hundred catties and an indestructible material, it is already infinitely powerful when wielded with the power of the flesh alone.

Even for Meng Xiuyuan, who had practiced martial arts to the point that flying flowers and picking leaves could hurt people at this time, this white jade long sword was still a rare treasure, which could give him a few more chances of winning when facing other peerless masters.

However, what made Meng Xiuyuan care more was the wonderful feeling of being connected with the flesh and blood of the divine sword and almost the unity of the human sword when he danced the sword by luck.

In the past, I often heard the legend of the rivers and lakes that swordsmen practiced swords to the extreme, and they could be integrated with the weapons in their hands and enter the advanced realm of "the unity of man and sword".

Meng Xiuyuan originally thought that this was more of a rhetorical metaphor, referring to the swordsmanship that could accurately control the long sword in his hand without much thought. Unexpectedly, through this white jade long sword, he really felt a similar magical feeling.

Holding the divine sword in his hand, no matter what swordsmanship and sword moves Meng Xiuyuan performed, it was much smoother and more natural than before, as if everything was as he wanted, and with just one thought, the jade sword in his hand would come naturally.

A dead thing can actually improve its own martial arts, this is a strange situation that Meng Xiuyuan has never encountered.

Therefore, out of the study of martial arts, Meng Xiuyuan once carefully explored the reasons, and in the end, he summarized the origin of this wonderful phenomenon into two points.

First, because this jade sword is made of special material, it is very different from ordinary metal swords, it is like a human meridian, which is extremely conducive to the flow of true qi in it, and there is little loss.

Every time Meng Xiuyuan was lucky with the sword, he was extremely easy and smooth, as if he had his own hands and feet. The feeling of flesh and blood coming from this to a large extent.

The second is because there is a strange power in this jade sword, and under the stimulation of true qi, it can connect the spiritual will of the sword user to a certain extent, so that his mind and the jade sword are one.

Meng Xiuyuan hadn't explored this aspect too deeply, so he couldn't make a conclusion for the time being, but he vaguely felt that if he could explore the mysteries, it would be of great benefit to his spiritual realm cultivation.

Regarding this divine sword, Meng Xiuyuan had also discussed it carefully with Lu Miaozi, asking what kind of superb craftsmanship it used to give it such unreasonable characteristics.

And Lu Miaozi's answer is also very realistic, according to what he said, in fact, the reason why this white jade long sword has such a miraculous effect has nothing to do with his building process, and it is more that the strange stone used to build the divine sword itself is more special.

In this Tang world, since the Spring and Autumn Period, about every few hundred years, there will be such strange stones from outside the world, each with its own magical characteristics, very different.

One of the most famous is the well-known "He's Bi".

Because of the supernatural power that affects the innate master, the strange stone has been valued since it was discovered, and finally engraved with the eight characters of "Ordered by the sky, both longevity and Yongchang", made into a jade seal of the country, passed down from generation to generation.

When Meng Xiuyuan asked about the origin of these strange stones, Lu Miaozi also warned him seriously:

"Among the big families and top sects, there are news about strange stones like 'He's Bi'.

Some of them say that these strange stones come from outside the sky, and some say that these strange stones come from the fairy world, and they are different from each other.

However, it is generally accepted that these strange stones contain earth-shattering secrets and immeasurable mysterious powers.

Although Meng Gongzi's divine sword does not have the same special significance as He's Bi, and its effectiveness is different, it is still a treasure that many masters in the world want to compete for.

Therefore, the old man wants to remind Childe that before you are ready to face the enemy of the world, it is best not to expose the origin of this divine sword. ”

Although Meng Xiuyuan was not afraid of who would care about his things, he also knew that Lu Miaozi had good intentions, so he kept his words in his heart.

……

Speaking of this time, in the bamboo forest, Meng Xiuyuan's Tai Chi swordsmanship was dancing slower and slower, but his figure was becoming more and more blurred, as if he was gradually integrating into this piece of bamboo.

It wasn't until half an hour later that Meng Xiuyuan finished his last move and let out a breath of turbidity, and the dead leaves that were blown up in the bamboo forest fell to the ground one after another, and the white jade long sword in his hand gradually dimmed.

"Mall owner, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

After Meng Xiuyuan put away his sword, he immediately turned around and looked at Shang Xiuxun, who had been waiting for a while next to the bamboo forest.

In fact, he had already noticed that his footsteps were approaching when he was practicing the sword just now, but at that time, he was entering the realm of "unity of man and sword" and had a slight new understanding of the "Tai Chi Sword Technique", and it was difficult to stop for a while.

"No, Xiuxun is fortunate to see Meng Gongzi dancing with a sword, which is really a blessing.

To be honest, I've never seen a sword technique with such verve......"

Shang Xiuxun has a family history, and he can be regarded as a rare young master, and his martial arts are probably even higher than Shilong. However, when she saw Meng Xiuyuan's set of "Tai Chi Sword Technique" just now, she still couldn't help but be fascinated.

In the state of "the unity of man and sword", Meng Xiuyuan's swordsmanship has gone one step further, and has almost used the essence of the "Taiji Sword" created by Master Zhang Zhenren.

At the same time, Meng Xiuyuan's appearance is chic and handsome, and his brilliance is dazzling, which makes this shopping mall owner, who is only in his twenties, a little difficult to cope with for a while.

"The mall owner is busy with affairs, and he has time to come to the back mountain to find me today, but there is news from the four big guys?"

Meng Xiuyuan had been thinking about eradicating these beasts in his heart for several days, and at this moment, seeing that Shang Xiuxun took the initiative to find him, he didn't want to do more small talk, so he asked directly.

Shang Xiuxun listened to Meng Xiuyuan talk about business, and immediately concentrated on it, nodded and said:

"The bait has been thrown, and I think that the four big cowards have already received news from the traitors in the pasture, and in a few days, they will definitely bring a large army to attack the city together.

Therefore, I have some details that I would like to discuss with Meng Gongzi about the plan of 'catching turtles in the urn'......"

At this point, Shang Xiuxun's voice paused slightly, and he organized his language a little before he continued to explain to Meng Xiuyuan in detail:

"Including the Pegasus Ranch, there are eight innate masters.

This time, in order to lure the four great Kou to take the bait, I deliberately sent out the innate masters of four of them, and asked them to lead half of the men and horses of the ranch to help the nearby cities that were being besieged by the bandits.

However, since the traitor was not in this group, the enemy did not know, and I had actually made other orders to the four of them before I left.

They would just go and meet the thieves, and then sneak back into the nearby mountains, waiting for the thieves to attack the city and retake the gates in one fell swoop......"

Meng Xiuyuan nodded when he heard this, and said sincerely to Shang Xiuxun:

"The mall owner has a thorough plan, and now that you are sure, you don't need to discuss it with me, just order the arrangement."

Shang Xiuxun's face was slightly embarrassed, and he hesitated for a moment before saying to Meng Xiu:

"Master Meng, this matter really needs to be communicated with you before I dare to make a decision.

I just said that there are eight innate masters in the Pegasus Ranch, and the traitor is actually counted.

Get rid of him, and get rid of the four who will reclaim the wall, and I myself will take command of the army...... There are only two innate masters who can defend the city gate with Meng Gongzi and you, plus some elites in the acquired realm.

With such a thin lineup, I knew it would not be easy to defend the two ends of the gate for a quarter of an hour.

According to my original plan, I wanted to ask my mother to take action herself, but unfortunately, her physical condition has deteriorated a little recently, and she can no longer support fighting with others.

Look, do I need to transfer back one of the four innate masters who attacked the city wall to help you, or do I need to ask the old man who has been hiding in the back mountain for thirty years and hiding his head and tail to help......"

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he couldn't help but wave his hand immediately, and replied with a smile:

"Mall owners don't have to worry about it, it's enough.

I promise you that not a single thief will escape from the city until you retake the walls.

You just have to follow the plan. ”

Shang Xiuxun heard Meng Xiuyuan's confident tone, and his originally apprehensive heart couldn't help but calm down a lot. Thinking of the convincing set of "Tai Chi Swordsmanship" that Meng Xiuyuan danced just now, she also believes that Meng Xiuyuan's self-confidence is justified.

"Since that's the case, Xiuxun won't bother the son.

Please have a good rest and recuperate.

If we can eradicate the four big cowards in one fell swoop this time, Pegasus Ranch will definitely not forget Childe's great kindness......"

Shang Xiuxun simply saluted neatly, and then turned to leave.

……

If this is the case for another three days, the war will finally come.

This morning, when Meng Xiuyuan was sitting cross-legged and practicing qi, Mrs. Shang Qingya suddenly broke into his room without saying hello, and said in an eager voice:

"Meng Gongzi, the four great Kou with tens of thousands of horses have been killed outside the city.

Xun'er said that there was an urgent matter, and told us to go to the main castle to meet her.

She told me before that I didn't need to do anything about this war.

She changed her mind in such a hurry, I'm afraid something will happen in the middle, let's leave quickly......"

Meng Xiuyuan was stunned when he heard this, and was a little surprised by the words of this merchant lady. However, seeing that Lu Miaozi was also standing at the door with a serious face, he knew that something was indeed wrong.

He hurriedly collected his fortune, and went straight to the Pegasus Ranch Castle with Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya.

Along the way, I saw a shortage of soldiers and horses, and the children of Pegasus Ranch were all in a hurry along the way. When I reached the peak of the main fortress and looked down condescendingly, I saw that outside the city walls were already crowded with thieves, dense and seemingly endless, and had launched a menacing attack.

Seeing this situation, the three of them felt more and more bad in their hearts, and immediately quickened their pace and went straight to the "Flying Bird Pavilion" where Shang Xiuxun was used as a temporary command post.

When the three of them pushed the door in, they saw that Shang Xiuxun was the only one in the pavilion, and he was sitting at the table with a pale face.

"Xun'er, what's wrong with you, what's going on?!"

Shang Qingya felt sorry for her daughter and was worried about the war, so she hurriedly stepped forward and asked.

When Shang Xiuxun saw the three of them appear, the look of lamentation and self-blame on his face became worse, and after a while, he suddenly said in a loud voice:

"Mother, I can't hold your trust, I'm afraid this war will be lost......

I've gathered the Guards, and if the situation is really not right, we'll break out together. ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the three of them changed slightly, and Meng Xiuyuan was the first to ask:

"Mall owner, I don't think there's any big chaos in the ranch, why is this happening?"

Shang Xiuxun shook his head when he heard this, and said in a low voice:

"There's nothing wrong with the ranch, it's outside the ranch.

The four innate masters I arranged for lurking in the mountains were all killed at this moment. Most of the dozens of acquired realm elites they led have also been killed or injured.

Without these key forces, not only would I not be able to catch turtles in my urn, but the guards in the pasture were empty at the moment, and I am afraid that I would not be able to resist the strong attack of the four great cowards......"

Mrs. Shang Qing Yashang knew the whole thing about the ranch, and couldn't help but exclaim when she heard the words, and asked Shang Xiuxun urgently:

"How is that possible? Uncle Peng and Uncle He are dead?!

Even if they are not defeated by their opponents, how can they be wiped out so easily? ”

Shang Xiuxun pointed to the blood stains in the corner of the room that had not yet dried up, and said in a low voice:

"But it's true, except for Peng Gong, who was seriously injured and escaped, the remaining three seniors were all killed on the spot.

Before he died, Peng Gong personally told me that one of them had attacked them, so that before they could resist more, they were all wiped out......

"Who is so powerful?" Shang Qingya's body and voice were already trembling a little at this moment.

"I don't know the specific identity, I just heard Peng Gong say that she is a stunning beauty, which makes it a magical and weird feat.

When the woman stretched out her hand, the four of them seemed to be manipulated, and it was very difficult to resist, and before they knew it, they were seriously injured and died......"

"Heavenly Demon Dafa?! Zhu Yuyan!! ”

Hearing Shang Xiuxun say this, Lu Miaozi, who had been silent all along, suddenly widened her eyes, subconsciously took two steps back, and shouted in a low voice.

Hearing him say this, Shang Xiuxun and Shang Qingya's mother and daughter's faces became more and more ugly.

These four cowards are already difficult to solve at the moment, and they are suddenly related to the Yin Sect, and today's Pegasus Ranch may really be unable to escape this catastrophe.

Just when the family of three was panicking, Meng Xiuyuan suddenly whispered:

"Shopping mall owners, business wives, there is no need to be so pessimistic.

Let's still follow the previous plan and do the plan of catching turtles in the urn.

Put the leaders and commanders of the four great cowards into the city, and then cut off the inside and outside of the city gate, and annihilate them with superior forces in the pasture, and those minions outside will naturally collapse. ”

Shang Xiuxun looked at Meng Xiuyuan when he heard the prestige, and said quite puzzled:

"It's easy to say, but at this time, how can we have enough strength to cut off the city gate?

According to the original plan, whether it was to recapture the city walls, retract the suspension bridge, or block the city gates during this period, it would require at least four or five innate masters to cooperate with dozens of acquired elites to work together to complete it.

At this moment, there is the peerless master of the Yin Sect lurking in the shadows, how can the difficulty of these two things be doubled?

Even if my father and mother shoot together, it won't help, why are we innocent to death? ”

Meng Xiuyuan shook his head when he heard this, and said seriously:

"Just follow the plan and lead the ranch cavalry to besiege the enemy's leader.

Cutting off the inside and outside of the city gates, I am enough alone. ”

(End of chapter)