The next day, Ling Tianxiao got up early in the morning, the snow and fog really eased a lot, and the two of them rushed back to the Famous Sword Villa.

A few hours later, the two arrived at the Famous Sword Villa, Ling Tianxiao found Shangguan Xian, they didn't see each other for a few days, the two couldn't hide the affection in their hearts, closed the door and kissed.

After parting his lips, Shangguan Xian looked at him affectionately, wanting to say something, but he couldn't think of what to say. Ling Tianxiao hugged her slender waist and said happily: "I have found the murderer, now I just need to track down the mastermind behind the scenes." He told her the events of the past few days concisely, but unexpectedly, Shangguan Xian was shocked when he heard this, and his willow eyebrows frowned, as if his face was embarrassed.

Ling Tianxiao was shocked to realize that there was nothing wrong, and only after questioning did he learn about a big event. It turned out that due to the fruitless discussion of the sword suppression conference, the Changshan faction and Canghaiguan were angry, and they went down the mountain early this morning and turned back, and the rest of the sects also left one after another when they saw this. Shangguan Xian said quietly: "If it is true what you said, the real murderer behind the scenes is hidden in it, then he must have left." ”

Ling Tianxiao said regretfully: "It's a pity that it snowed heavily last night, otherwise I would have been able to come back earlier." ”

Shangguan Xian pondered for a long time, suddenly turned blue and said dumbly: "Oh no, if what you said is true, then the people of the various sects will be fooled." ”

Ling Tianxiao looked at her in amazement and wondered, "Why do you say that?" ”

Shangguan Xian shook his head, and said with a heavy face: "Think about what is written on the letter yourself, didn't the notice from the above to let that group of people go up the mountain just ask them to ambush in advance?" If these sects descend the mountain one by one, and many people have been killed and injured before, it just happens that they will have a chance to take advantage of it, right? ”

Ling Tianxiao's body was shocked, and he suddenly realized: "So that's the case! ”

Shangguan Xian's eyes flashed, and his face was worried: "We must hurry up and inform them, otherwise the big thing will not be good." ”

Ling Tianxiao looked at her and smiled, "Don't worry, didn't I just say, those people have been killed by me, what's the danger?" ”

Shangguan Xian said gloomily: "This letter is written so decisively, presumably this person has an extraordinary personality and a high status, and eighty percent is the central figure of a certain sect, so he can induce others to go down the mountain." ”

Ling Tianxiao was puzzled: "The more I listen, the more confused I become. ”

Shangguan Xian seemed to ignore him, thinking about the past alone, and after a while, she exclaimed: "It's Canghai View!" ”

Ling Tianxiao asked, "What's wrong with Canghai Guan?" ”

After thinking for a while, Shangguan Xian sighed: "Today, all the sects went down the mountain, and Canghaiguan and the Imperial Sword Sect went down the mountain together because of the way, but Yu Xinquan was arrogant on weekdays, how could he be willing to walk with the people of the Imperial Sword Sect?" If I'm not mistaken, this inner ghost may be in Canghaiguan, and it is very likely to be Yu Xinquan, so he can incite everyone. ”

Ling Tianxiao pondered for a long time and wondered, "Have you forgotten?" Yu Xinquan fully agreed to deal with the Absolute Sword Cliff, if those warriors came because of the Absolute Sword Cliff, then why did Yu Xinquan let others fight against the Absolute Sword Cliff? ”

Shangguan Xian said meaningfully: "This is exactly where he is clever, and his voice is attacking the west, so he is suspicious." As you say, if anyone is suspicious, he can show his innocence, so that no one can doubt him. ”

Ling Tianxiao said lightly: "But even if this is the case, that group of warriors has been cleaned up by me, I think even if he is full of bad water, I am afraid that he will be able to do it." ”

Shangguan Xian said with a solemn face: "It may not be only that group of warriors, there may be other ambush soldiers, and if he chooses to poison him secretly, the people of the Imperial Sword Sect will never guard against him." ”

Ling Tianxiao was shocked: "Isn't that bad? He thought of Xing Yueying, his heart tightened, and he suddenly felt a little restless. He was about to get up, but was intercepted by Shangguan Xian.

Shangguan Xian glanced at him and said, "You are in such a hurry, do you know which way they are going down the mountain?" ”

Ling Tianxiao paused and said embarrassedly, "I don't know. ”

Shangguan Xian nodded and said: "I used to come here with my father often, how much do I know the road here, if Yu Xin really wants to harm people, then I will never choose the road where people are bustling, according to my impression, there are two roads that follow their direction." ”

Ling Tianxiao was surprised: "Choose one of the two, what if we choose the wrong one?" ”

Shangguan Xian's face sank, and he sighed: "Alas, these two roads are somewhat far away, if you really choose the wrong one, it will take a lot of time to return to the other way, I just hope that he hasn't made a move at that time." ”

Ling Tianxiao's eyes straightened, and he said nervously, "Without further ado, I have to hurry up." ”

Shangguan Xian explained: "I'll go with you, so that you don't go the wrong way." ”

Ling Tianxiao was worried about her safety, and wanted her to stay, but now he couldn't do without her, so he had to take her with him. Tianxiao turned around and told Sachiko Hojo to stay, and asked her to tell Nangong Atsushi about it.

When everything was ready, the two of them galloped out of the gate of the famous mountain villa, but fortunately there was only light snow now, and there was no obstruction in sight, so they chose one of the trails and rode their horses away. Ling Tianxiao secretly prayed, hoping to draw a lottery, but it backfired, as if the heavens had made a big joke, they struggled to catch up with the team, but they didn't expect it to be the Seven Xuan Sect. Seeing that they were rushing to something, Master Honghua said with a sinking face: "Ling Shaoxia, what's the hurry?" ”

Time was pressing, although Ling Tianxiao wanted to leave desperately, but after thinking about it carefully, maybe there was an ambush here. He simply dismounted and asked Mrs. Honghua to come aside to explain the situation.

After hearing what had happened, Mrs. Honghua was dumbfounded on the spot, with an unbelievable look. Ling Tianxiao sighed, "I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. ”

Master Honghua pondered for a long time, shook his head and said: "No wonder when Ling Shaoxia left a few days ago, Lord Yu Guan did not take this opportunity to persuade the various sects to deal with the Absolute Sword Cliff, but let everyone disperse, now that I think about it, it is indeed a little strange. ”

Ling Tianxiao said in a deep voice: "The stakes are very high, I will leave first, and please be too careful." ”

Honghua Shitai stared at him for a long time, and said helplessly: "Ling Shaoxia also take care, you have finally returned to the rivers and lakes, don't become the target of the public again, and end up being hunted down and killed." ”

Ling Tianxiao was surprised: "Master Honghua, do you know who I am?" ”

Master Honghua nodded, and said with a wry smile: "Actually, it's not difficult to guess, your swordsmanship is exquisite and proficient, it is not something that can be practiced by immersing yourself in hard work, it must be practiced by the rivers and lakes." But you are young, if you do something, the old nun should not have heard of your name, which means that you have withdrawn from the rivers and lakes. ”

Ling Tianxiao was puzzled: "There are not many such people, how can Mrs. Shi find the answer?" ”

Master Honghua smiled and said: "It is said that the last time the sword demon appeared in front of the world, that was to go to the Chivalry Villa, and then fight with the sword Buddha, and the rivers and lakes no longer heard the rumors of the two. At that time, your life and death were uncertain, and everyone was expecting Master Yuankong to catch you, but he also politely refused, but it is conceivable that he has also been in contact with you. You have unique skills, superb swordsmanship, and the Heavenly Sword Order of the two martial arts seniors on your body, and Lao Ni came up with it after a little calculation. ”

Ling Tianxiao exclaimed: "Master Honghua is not only strong in martial arts, but also has admirable insight. ”

Honghua Shi smiled indifferently and said: "Ling Shaoxia is not boasting about the old nun, the old nun just lives a few more years and has a little more experience, Ling Shaoxia is in the prime of his youth, and he hopes to follow the rules in the future, look up to the sky, and bow down to the ground." ”

Ling Tianxiao lost his voice and said, "Master Honghua's words, do you plan to let me go?" If I'm not mistaken, I once killed two disciples of your sect, don't you pursue it at all? ”

Mrs. Honghua clasped her hands together and said quietly: "They can't survive this catastrophe, and that is also their fate." To tell the truth, Lao Ni was really angry back then, and even wanted to go down the mountain in person, but I don't know if it was a trick from heaven or a coincidence, when Lao Ni asked other disciples to clean the vacant room of the two, he accidentally found a heavy account book, and then learned that they were famous female thieves on the rivers and lakes, under the pretext of taking refuge in Buddhism, as a cover, and continued to do murder behind their backs. ”

Ling Tianxiao said tentatively: "Is it just because of this?" ”

Master Honghua looked at him and chuckled: "Ling Shaoxia doesn't have to hide it, Lao Ni has already sent someone to check, the people you killed back then were either traitors or thieves, some people look like righteous men and gentlemen at first glance, but secretly they are out-and-out well-dressed beasts." At that time, the old nun realized that what you did was the same as that of the Sword Buddha Duan Yujin, and you were bent on eradicating the bad people in the world so that the people could live a better life. ”

Ling Tianxiao was surprised: "Does Mrs. Shi approve of me killing people?" ”

Master Honghua sighed lightly and said calmly: "My Buddha is merciful, Lao Ni doesn't want Ling Shaoxia's blood to stain his hands, but although it is not appropriate to kill people, why is the motive for killing more important." If you kill innocents indiscriminately, it is really a sin, but if you kill one person and save thousands of people, whether it is a sin or not, the old nun is not unable to judge the matter. ”

Ling Tianxiao smiled bitterly: "There are many things in the world, it is not black and white, at the beginning, I thought that cutting evil was not killing people, but in fact it was just a drop in the bucket, but now looking at the rivers and lakes, it is still turbulent, the dark tide is turbulent, and nothing has changed." ”

Honghua Shitai said helplessly: "Ling Shaoxia is right, but even so, Lao Ni still has to persuade Ling Shaoxia to have good thoughts, don't forget the original intention, and fall into this cage called Jianghu." She raised her head and smiled: "Okay, Lao Ni won't bother Ling Shaoxia to go to save people, you better move quickly, so as not to miss a big event." ”

Ling Tianxiao was reminded by her slightly, and then he remembered the matter, clasped his hands into fists and said, "Take care, there will be a period later." He jumped on his horse, took the reins, and headed straight for the other way.

After Ling Tianxiao's royal horse galloped for several miles, he held the rope with both hands and reined in the horse. Shangguan Xian's face was dazed, and just as he was about to ask, Ling Tianxiao turned his head, glared angrily at the grass on the side, and said in a low voice: "What person, come out!" ”

Ling Tianxiao didn't know whether the person who came was friend or foe, his sword eyebrows furrowed, and his body unconsciously exuded a murderous aura, the surrounding atmosphere instantly condensed, and the feeling of killing arose spontaneously, even Shangguan Immortal became nervous.

A figure suddenly swept down from the tree, and Ling Tianxiao fixed his eyes to see that this person was actually Nangong Ying. She raised her pretty face, looked at each other, and after a moment of silence, she pouted and said, "Hmph, why are you so fierce, this is the top of our famous Sword Villa, I am interested in walking here, do you want to agree?" ”

Ling Tianxiao frowned and said, "Do you think I don't know, have you been following from the beginning?" ”

Nangong Ying was surprised, and said in a lost voice: "You, you already knew, so why didn't you say it?" ”

Ling Tianxiao shook his head and said, "That's because I don't know if you are friend or foe, and it wasn't until you chased me that you couldn't breathe up or down, and your steps were messy, that I realized that you were definitely not an enemy." Because people who are good at tracking know one thing, that is, they would rather lose each other than show their flaws, otherwise they will teach people to be wary and only startle the snake. ”

Nangong Ying pursed her lips and said, "You just want to say that my light skills are not as good as others, right?" ”

Ling Tianxiao's eyes froze, ignoring her awkwardness, and said with a serious expression: "The place I am going to next is by no means an interesting and fun place, you had better go back as soon as possible, so as not to suffer from the fish in the pond." ”

Nangong Ying puffed up her chest, pursed her small mouth and said angrily: "Mingjian Villa rarely interacts with people in the rivers and lakes, and it is rare for the various sects to visit as guests, but I didn't expect that in just a few days, they all hurried down the mountain, what is going on?" ”

Ling Tianxiao frowned and said, "This matter is very complicated, I can't tell for a moment. Well, when the matter is over, I'll explain to you again, can you go back now? ”

Nangong Ying clasped her arms and said with dissatisfaction: "Don't treat me as a three-year-old child." She turned her head, stretched out her spring-like fingers at Shangguan Xian, and asked, "She looks worse than me, why did you take her there?" ”

Ling Tianxiao explained, "She wants to lead the way for me. ”

Nangong Ying narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Have you forgotten?" This is my hill, I know it better than anyone else, and I can show you the way. ”

Shangguan Immortal looked at Ling Tianxiao and said in a low voice, "We can't delay for too long, so as not to make a mistake." ”

Ling Tianxiao hesitated for a long time, and had no choice but to let Nangong Ying get on the horse first, fortunately, this horse is a rare famous horse in a hundred years, and there are three people sitting at the same time, and they can still gallop between the trees, and their speed has not decreased at all.

Ling Tianxiao looked at Nangong Ying, he wanted to place her next to the grass after pointing out the points to her, but he thought about it, it was winter at this time, and if the snowstorm came, then her life would be in danger. Thinking of this, he sighed secretly, and could only temporarily give up the idea of letting her get off the horse.

Fortunately, Nangong Ying is not a burden, she does come in handy. The trail here was winding, and with her precise guidance, they cut into another path faster than expected.

After galloping for a while, there was a sudden shout of killing in front of him, and then the sound of Jin Ge's exchange of blows followed. Ling Tianxiao knew that something was wrong, so he whipped his whip and urged, and when he arrived, there was already a large pool of blood in front of him, and corpses were all over the field, like purgatory.

Ling Tianxiao stopped his horse, shook his body, and swept into the crowd. He swept his eyes around, and most of the people who fell to the ground were Canghaiguan disciples, Song Zhongsong was holding a long sword, and behind him were disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect.