Chapter 1: Hidden Dragon City
Stargazing Tower, Bagua Terrace.
Song Qing boarded the gossip platform and looked at the back of the eunuch:
"Teacher, Wei Yuan's body has been reshaped, but only the human soul, the twin souls of heaven and earth are missing, if he can't find the twin souls, he will never wake up. ”
Jian Zheng glanced at him coldly and said, "Didn't you list the materials for refining the Soul Bell to him?" ”
Song Qing showed a hint of embarrassment, after all, the teacher had said before that he couldn't tell Xu Qi'an the news that Wei Yuan was still alive.
He endured until now, and when the overall situation was decided, he told the alchemy wizard Xu Gongzi the news that Wei Yuan still had a glimmer of life, and asked him to collect the materials for refining the Soul Summoning Bell.
Song Qing, who disobeyed the teacher's orders, was only some, it seemed that this was the norm, and said regretfully:
"It's just that this cultivation is ........"
Jian Zheng said slowly: "With his qualifications, it is a pity to take the road of martial arts, and the vulgar martial arts are not suitable for him." ”
Then there was silence and no further words.
Song Qing continued: "It's a pity that Gongzi Xu left Beijing, and Senior Sister Zhong Li had to enter the sealed place at the bottom of the building again, and I don't know when she will be able to survive her bad luck successfully. ”
"It won't be long. ”
The prison is looking at the distant horizon.
"You've been in the alchemy realm for too long, when will you be promoted to the fifth rank?"
Jian Zheng retracted his gaze and looked at Song Qing.
Song Qing showed a puzzled expression and asked rhetorically, "Why do you want to be promoted?"
The supervisor was silent for a moment, then looked at the distant sky, and no longer paid attention to the four disciples.
...........
Stargazing floor.
Oil lamps illuminate the space, shedding a dim glow.
Zhong Li was dressed in a linen robe, under his messy long hair, a pair of bright eyes reflected the candlelight, and slowly walked in the deep and silent corridor.
As I passed by a certain room, a man's voice came from inside:
"Are you Senior Sister Zhongli?"
Zhong Li paused, stopped in front of the door, and said in a soft voice: "Hmm!"
"Why did you come back again, that kid said he would bear the bad luck for you, and he sent you back twice in three days. Yang Qianhuan snorted twice.
The Stargazing Tower has three floors underground, and is used to hold heinous prisoners, but it is built too high. After all, an ordinary cell can't hold the fifth or fourth grade.
However, there are not many martial artists who can be imprisoned at the bottom of the stargazing building, and these people usually live for a short time, so the prison at the bottom of the stargazing building is very quiet.
On the contrary, Yang Qianhuan and Zhong Li are frequent visitors.
It is worth mentioning that these two have fixed "private rooms" on the first floor, and Zhong Li's room is set up by the supervisor himself to help her suppress her bad luck. Yang Qianhuan's room was also set up by the supervisor himself, in order to prevent him from escaping.
"He, he's left the capital........"
Zhong Li said a little sadly.
"It's okay to leave the capital, Wei Yuan is dead, and his backer is gone. Don't leave Beijing at this time? Waiting for the emperor to settle accounts with him?"
Yang Qianhuan sneered? Both delighted and stunned.
is happy because Xu Qi'an is gone, and the capital will be his Yang Qianfan's standout.
Stunned or because Xu Qi'an is gone, there is a kind of life confidant who is gone? He is the only one left who is independent, and the peak is unbearable and cold.
"The Emperor is dead? I won't settle accounts with him. Zhong Li whispered.
Is the emperor dead? Yang Qianhuan was shocked and said blankly:
"Yuanjing has a successful cultivation? Shouyuan shouldn't be so short. ”
Zhong Li said succinctly: "Xu Qi'an killed him." ”
There was a sudden silence in the room? After a while, Yang Qianhuan's trembling voice came:
"How long was my teacher locked up here? Is something big happening in the capital again?"
Zhong Li said "um": "Xu Qi'an, he ........"
"Don't, don't tell me, please don't tell me!"
Yang Qianhuan immediately interrupted, saying that he didn't want to listen? It's all Wang Ba chanting scriptures.
Zhong Li's "oh"? Raising his feet and about to leave, he took a few steps, and Yang Qianhuan's slightly sharp voice came from behind him:
"No? Don't go junior sister, I'm still ........"
He paused, and said in a tone of hatred:
"I still couldn't resist the man's temptation. ”
Zhongli returned to the door.
"What did he do when he killed the emperor? The emperor is the king of a country? Heaven and earth do not tolerate the murderer of kings? How hard did he accumulate fame? It's ruined, wait, he can kill the king?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Qianhuan listened to Zhong Li's soft voice and said:
"He's three grades, the emperor should die, and the people applauded. ”
She couldn't tell a story, but it was just such a short sentence, and the sound of heavy breathing came from the room.
"This, this ........"
Grunt, as if swallowing: "Can you tell me about it?" ”
Zhong Li briefly told Yang Qianhuan what had happened during this period of time, flat and straightforward, with short sentences, just to restore what happened, without too much description.
But the breathing in the room grew heavier.
"Damn, damn it........"
The sound of pounding the wall sounded, accompanied by Yang Qianhuan's envious voice:
"Why did he let him do all the things that were in the limelight, he was dumbfounded, Xu Mou cut him down? Why is it not Yang, envy me........
"After killing the emperor, the people of the whole capital applauded, and all the loyal and upright people praised it, and since then they have become famous and become the center of conversation for countless people, and they don't have to pay when they go out to buy vegetables.........."
Yang Qianhuan imagined that the people of the capital cheered and boiled, chanting "Heaven does not give birth to Yang Qianhuan, Dafeng is like a long night", chanting "Yang Gongzi is really the conscience of Dafeng", and then, he stood on a high place, turned his back to all beings, and said leisurely:
Hand invites the bright moon to pick the stars, there is no person like me in the world.
Thinking about it, Yang Gongzi's whole person trembled uncontrollably.
It is foreseeable that Xu Qi'an will go down in history and leave several strong strokes in the history of Dafeng.
"This bastard, it's just a show-off in the eyes of the world, and he still wants to be in the limelight in front of future generations........ However, I really can't imitate this kind of behavior, so I'm unwilling. ”
Zhong Li comforted: "If Senior Brother Yang is also here, he will definitely go down in history, but it's a pity that Senior Brother is in retreat at the bottom of the building." ”
"What, what do you mean?"
Yang Qianhuan's voice trembled a little.
"Chu Yuanzhen, Li Miaozhen and others intercepted the emperor's clone outside the city and made outstanding contributions, and nominated them in this morning's notice. Also, Xu Qi'an told me at the time that it would be nice if Senior Brother Yang hadn't retreated.
"Your teleportation technique is very useful, but it's a pity that you're being locked up here by your teacher. ”
After Zhong Li finished speaking, she didn't see Yang Qianhuan respond for a long time, she seemed to realize that she had said the wrong thing, her head shrank, and she slipped away in small steps.
A few seconds later, Yang Qianhuan's heart-wrenching cry came from behind him:
"This heavenly eunuch, don't wait!!
...........
Yunzhou.
Where the mountains are stacked, the majestic city is built on the mountain, and the houses and attics are hidden in the forest, and the flow of people is like weaving, and it is very lively.
The name of the city is - Hidden Dragon!
The city has a population of more than 200,000 people, composed of Yunzhou people, scattered people from the rivers and lakes, outlaws and armies, and lives by farming and hunting.
The most powerful person in the city is the city lord, and under his rule, the city of the hidden dragon is in order, and even the outlaws who have taken refuge in it have to obediently restrain their violent temperament.
And those Jianghu scattered people who were dissatisfied with the Dafeng court called Qianlong City the Pure Land, and the city lord was called the virtuous lord.
As for the people who were originally taken from all over Yunzhou to increase the population, because they were quite rich here, they settled down with peace of mind, and for the people at the bottom, as long as they could be fed and clothed, it didn't matter where they took root.
Outside the Hidden Dragon City, there are cottages used to garrison soldiers, responsible for raiding the villages, serving as defensive sentry posts, and training recruits.
Outside the city, a group of armor soldiers with more than 300 militiamen cut down trees, widened roads, and prepared to build new houses on this solid foundation to accommodate the newly accepted displaced people.
The leader was a handsome young man, shirtless, with a large axe in his hand, chopping down trees one at a time.
The muscles bulged with his movements, full of masculine beauty.
An old man in a Taoist robe stood aside, looking at this young master who was obviously a master of high cultivation, but he was struggling to cut down trees like an ordinary man.
The old Taoist priest sighed and said: "Young master, this piece of feng shui is too good, and it is really a tyrannical thing for the homeless people to live." ”
"It's okay, it's okay, when you come to Qianlong City, you're all your own people. ”
The young man with a strong physique, wiped a handful of sweat and continued to cut down.
The old Taoist of the banana leaf smiled freely, he was originally a wandering Taoist, what he learned was mixed, he knew a little bit of human sect swordsmanship, a little bit of earth sect merit, and the mountain doctor's life was a little bit clear.
A few years ago, because he was not angry with the dog officials for bullying and oppressing the good people, he was angry and killed people, and was wanted by the local government.
After staying here for a few years, he was appreciated by Ji Xuan, the seventh son of the city lord, that is, the young man in front of him, and recruited as a guest.
Lao Dao was originally a little apprehensive, after all, Xianyun Yehe was used to it, he didn't understand the rules, and he didn't want to understand it, so he couldn't do the work of being an errand for others.
Unexpectedly, this young lord was more idle than him, wandering around the city all day long, drinking and gambling with outlaws, and chatting with the people in the market about prey and harvest.
He is also a good hand at work, and he does it himself, working with the soldiers and people.
In Qianlong City, whoever mentions Young Master Ji Xuan will show a friendly smile.
Banana leaf old road hates iron not steel road:
"Young master, now that Ji Qian is dead, you should also show your edge and fight for the position of heir. Why are you still so slack? In the past, you were obscure and poor, but now you don't compete with each other, when will you wait?"
The young man squinted and smiled:
"Dao Chief, those things, my father gave me, are mine. If I didn't give it to me, I couldn't take it away. ”
Banana Leaf stomped his feet angrily: "Then you have to behave too." ”
The young man stopped chopping, raised the axe in his hand, and smiled brightly: "I've been doing it." ”
At this time, an armored guard came and said in a loud voice: "Young Master Ji Xuan, the city lord ordered you to go to the Star Pavilion." ”
The young man and the old man looked at each other and smiled.
...........
The stargazing pavilion is at the top of the mountain, and you can climb high and look into the distance.
Ji Xuan changed into a brand-new blue robe, followed the stone steps laid in the mountains, and finally came to a forest garden.
"Young Master Xuan!"
The guards outside the forest garden bowed and clenched their fists.
Ji Xuan greeted the guards with a smile, paused his pace, and chatted unhurriedly before entering the small garden.
Walking through the courtyard and through the attics, Ji Xuan stopped outside a small garden, and there were two black-clothed guards standing at the door.
This is his father, the dark shadow guard of the city lord of Hidden Dragon City.
The number of Black Shadow Guards is not large, but every Black Shadow Guard is cultivated to at least five grades.
The two Shadow Guards bowed their hands and did not greet them.
In front of them, Ji Xuan restrained his smile, politely clenched his fists, and then entered the park.
He came to an attic with a familiar car and said respectfully: "Father, national teacher." ”
The door to the attic opened automatically, and a mellow and gentle voice came from inside: "Come in!"
Ji Xuan crossed the threshold and entered the lobby on the first floor.
The candlelight is bright, the curtains hang low, the lobby floor is covered with expensive knitted lichens, and the table is a four-legged golden beast spitting sandalwood.
The middle-aged man in a purple robe sat on a large chair and looked at Ji Xuan with a majestic gaze, this is his seventh son, the seventh son who is not doing his job.
"Father!"
Ji Xuanmu didn't squint, bowed down again, and shouted.
Then, he looked at the white clothes sitting cross-legged behind the low-hanging curtains, squinted and smiled: "National Teacher!"
The purple-robed middle-aged man said slowly: "The spirit of the dragon vein has been destroyed, and the foundation of Dafeng has been cut again, it is foreseeable that the Central Plains will be in chaos." ”
Ji Xuan said with a smile:
"Congratulations to my father, congratulations to the national teacher, I will achieve a great cause. ”
The white clothes sitting cross-legged were silent.
The purple-robed middle-aged man shook his head and said regretfully: "Although the dragon vein is destroyed, the luck has not been taken out. ”
This........ Ji Xuan showed a look of surprise, and his gentle and close face showed a little seriousness, and said, "The national teacher personally took action, but it didn't work?"
The white clothes behind the curtain said "hey":
Not only did it not work, but he almost died in the capital. I have never underestimated the prisoner, but I have underestimated him. ”
Hearing this, Ji Xuan's eyes narrowed, and even the national teacher almost died in the capital, so you can imagine how tragic the battle was at that time.
When the national teacher said about him, he was referring to the container in the capital, his cousin Xu Qi'an?
What did Xu Qi'an do, listening to the meaning of the national teacher, it seemed that he had planted a big heel on him.
The cousin who was born as a container, he has always been concerned, no, to be precise, people of their lineage, are secretly concerned.
Ji Qian, the sister-in-law who was given high hopes by the family, was not jealous because he had been paying attention, and he used the excuse of going out to travel, but in fact he provoked trouble, and was killed by Xu Qi'an in Jianzhou.
Xu Qi'an's talent is well known, but to say that he can sabotage the national teacher's plan and make the national teacher almost stumble, it is really unbelievable.
The white clothes behind the curtain sighed: "He has three grades, and he has long known my identity, and he has secretly made a layout. He joined forces with the prisoner, and no one in the world counted these two people. ”
Sanpin......... Ji Xuan, who is even more talented than his sister-in-law Ji Qian, squinted his eyes and sighed twice:
"My cousin, I'm afraid he is the first contemporary person in Kyushu, and the tiger father has no dogs. ”
The three-rank martial artist in his early twenties, looking at Kyushu, is unique among his peers.
The purple-robed middle-aged man said: "His cultivation has been sealed by the Demon Nail, and his martial arts path has been cut off. ”
Ji Xuan nodded and looked at the white clothes in the curtains.
Xu Pingfeng said: "Among the Buddhas, the only one who is willing to unseal the magic nail for him is Du Erhan, but this means that he has to enter the Buddha Gate and shape the Buddha's body, and the four are empty."
"Outside of Buddhism, the only one who can unlock the magic nail is Shenshu, and he should be looking for Shenshu's remnant body, which will inevitably conflict with Buddhism. ”
Ji Xuansong commented: "It's a pity. ”
The purple-robed middle-aged man looked at him and said in a deep voice: "Xuan'er, I summoned you here this time for a test. ”
Ji Xuan bowed: "Please make it clear to my father." ”
The purple-robed middle-aged man said slowly:
"The spirit of the dragon vein fell apart and scattered all over the Central Plains, and the rest of the scattered dragon qi don't have to be taken care of, but there are nine dragon qi that are crucial, you go to the rivers and lakes, find the people who live with the nine dragon qi, and subdue them.
"Among the nine people, kill four and leave five, and five people will be brought back to Hidden Dragon City to enhance our luck. The four of them are refined in a large array, supplemented by blood pills, to help you step into the three grades. ”
As he spoke, the purple-robed middle-aged man took out a rosewood box from his sleeve.
Ji Xuan's gaze fell on the box, and it was difficult to move away.
The purple-robed middle-aged man opened the box, and on top of the yellow silk, there was a crimson pill with a dull color, the size of an egg.
"This is five hundred years ago, one of our ancestors was severely injured by Emperor Wuzong and left behind when he was dying. It is a shortcut to the promotion of the fourth rank to the third grade, but it must be a person with atmospheric luck to withstand the backlash of the blood pill.
"The national teacher has calculated that the four dragon qi are enough for you to refine the blood pill and promote to the third grade. ”
The Blood Pill is precious, but as a top-level force with sufficient heritage, it is not difficult to obtain, in addition to the legacy of the third-grade martial artist, refining the living soul can also obtain the Blood Pill.
The difficult thing is that if Sipin wants to take the shortcut of swallowing the blood pill, he will almost definitely die.
Either you are a three-grade yourself, and you are not afraid of the backlash of the blood pill, but can enhance your own qi and blood; or you have the luck of the atmosphere, and the luck of the body is added, so that you can hope to withstand the backlash.
The representative of the former is the king of Zhenbei, and the representative of the latter is Xu Qi'an.
Of course, Xu Qi'an not only has atmospheric luck, but his physical body has also undergone some transformation of the divine essence blood, double insurance.
Ji Xuan took a deep breath, stretched out his hands trembling slightly, and said loudly:
"The child will live up to his father's expectations. ”
He received it with both hands, which is not only a huge gift, but also a kind of inheritance.
Although his father never designated an heir, Ji Qian, as the eldest son, was recognized as the most powerful contender.
The meaning of this brocade box given to him by his father is self-evident.
After Ji Xuan took the brocade box, he suddenly felt that something was wrong, and muttered:
"The spirit of the dragon vein is very important, although the child has confidence, but he feels that it is not safe enough, why doesn't the national teacher take action himself?"
The white clothes behind the curtain said lightly: "I have been devoured by luck, and I am seriously injured, and I need to retreat and recuperate." ”
Luck backlash, doesn't it mean that luck was not taken out of Xu Qi'an.......... Ji Xuan didn't ask much, and said:
Ji Xuan understood. ”
The purple-robed middle-aged man said, "I will send a few masters from the Keqing Hall to search for the spirit of the dragon vein with you, and set off in three days." ”
"Yes!"
Ji Xuandao.
The purple-robed man waved his hand, and after Ji Xuan went down, he looked at the white-clothed warlock and said:
"Compared with other concubines, Ji Xuan is outstanding in terms of talent and talent, and what is even more rare is that he understands Taoguang and is obscure. No matter what he is thinking in his heart, if he can do this, the future can be expected. ”
The white-clothed warlock said, "He is also the most prestigious of your sons. ”
The purple-robed middle-aged man squinted: "You have already chosen him?"
The white-clad warlock closed his eyes and breathed.
............
Ji Xuan carried the sandalwood box, left the attic, shook his head and sighed: "This thing is really hot." ”
After walking for a while, I met a girl in a purple skirt, green silk like a waterfall, tied with a purple ribbon, simple and elegant.
"Seventh brother!"
The girl in the purple dress smiled reservedly and said, "Mother, please come over, I have something to ask you." ”
"Aunt looking for me?"
Ji Xuan groaned, squinted and smiled: "Okay, I'm tired of my cousin leading the way." ”