In the two or three days that Yang Qianqiu hadn't woken up yet, Zhuge Chen didn't want to be bored in the house by himself, so he went out with the crows to visit Gangyang City. Although he is not familiar with life, as long as he has walked the road once, Zhuge Chen will remember it in his heart, so he will not get lost. Gangyang City can indeed be called a simple folk customs, from children to the elderly, most of them walk on the road with a smile, it seems that there are still fewer people who look like those ruffians.

When I went out today, the several guilty housekeepers tied to the big tree were gone, and they should have been driven out of the mansion by the city lord. Without the protection of the City Lord's Mansion, it is estimated that these people who can be said to do all kinds of evil will not be able to make a living in the future, and the suffering they suffer is far worse than the torture of a knife or a knife. In the end, he is still a city lord, and he can come up with such a method, whether it is to make an example of chickens and monkeys or to severely punish these people, he really can't do better.

Since the crow got the withered leaf sword, according to what Zhuge Chen said, he concentrated on cultivating sword qi in his own state of mind. It's just that after trying it, it made her disappointed and desperate, especially when she learned that Bai Yi practiced swords after asking Zhuge Chen, and the sword qi was born without any delay, not to mention how worried she was. It is true that people can be angry compared to people, but if people want to be compared to immortals, they are beyond their strength.

According to Zhuge Chen's meaning, I will teach you to practice swords, there is no master and apprentice, but you have to call a son, right? Therefore, the crow walked up quickly, walked side by side with Zhuge Chen, and asked, wanting to solve the doubts in his heart: "Childe, what do you mean by what you said, cultivating sword qi, can you say it more carefully?"

Zhuge Chen turned his head and said with a slight smile: "Didn't I tell you, with your talent, if you want to cultivate sword qi, it is actually a very simple matter. The reason why it's so difficult now is because you can't let go of your identity as an assassin. Since you want to become a sword cultivator, you have to have the mind to give up everything. Cut off the past and look straight ahead, so that you can hand out a sword without hindrance. This is also why there is a saying that you should practice swords as soon as possible, as big as you, no matter how little experience you have, no matter how simple your mind is, it is not as good as a child with a pure heart. ”

"That son, you ......," said this, and the crow fell on Zhuge Chen's hand. That means nothing more than why you can be a boxer who can't stop punching in addition to your sword cultivation identity?

Zhuge Chen said softly: "Don't allow a genius in this world yet?"

The crow was silent, and secretly scolded in his heart for his uninteresting inquiry, and after asking for hardship, he stopped saying anything to Zhuge Chen. Not far away, he hung behind Zhuge Chen, his mind sank on the path of cultivation in his chest, preparing for the next sword qi cultivation.

At noon, the sun hung high, and Zhuge Chen stepped into the building. There was a gray-bearded old man on the high platform who was telling a story, passionate and generous, and naturally ushered in a full applause. Regarding the matter of the illiterate old man, because Yang Qianqiu was still recuperating in bed, Zhuge Chen told the housekeeper about it. With the City Lord's Mansion out of the house, things are naturally neat and tidy. In fact, in many cases, what is missing is just a stepping stone. It's just that the blind old man was lucky to meet Zhuge Chen, and when he walked into the restaurant, he earned a lot of peace of mind.

Zhuge Chen didn't bother the blind old man, just sat at the back of the crowd, and just ordered a plate of melon seeds, two small pots of rice wine, and one pot per person. Such a small family's angry shot naturally made the shopkeeper a little impatient, and every time he walked by Zhuge Chen's side, he would look at the white clothes sitting on the chair with disgust. Two pots of rice wine, one sip at a time, naturally drink very fast. found a way, and the crow, who was immersed in the cultivation of sword qi, was in no mood to drink, so he could only let Zhuge Chen pick up a bargain and suffer it alone. After the melon seeds were knocked and the wine jug was empty, Zhuge Chen stood up, stepped forward alone, separated the crowd, took out a gold ingot from the mustard seeds, and put it in front of the blind old man.

The blind old man, who was about to go to the back to rest for a while before going on stage, heard the sound and picked up the gold ingot while thanking him. When he stroked and felt the preciousness in his hand, he almost knelt on the ground, but was helped up by Zhuge Chen, but he still said with old tears: "Thank you, son...... Thank you, childe......"

Zhuge Chen just smiled lightly and walked out of the building with the crow.

And the shopkeeper in the house was stupid in place, and his bowels were blue. If he just stammered the other party a little, wouldn't he be able to make a lot of money? At this moment, he couldn't wait to give himself a mouth and teach himself a shallow lesson.

As he walked along the road, the crow burst out laughing, and at first restrained himself, and then laughed out loud. There is no need to guess, she also knows that this is the first sword qi that has been cultivated on the cultivation path of her chest. It's just that this is just the first step for Jian Xiu, and after drifting away, I don't know if this female assassin will regret choosing to embark on this path without hesitation. However, these have little to do with Zhuge Chen, he is a master, not a lecturer, and he doesn't need to be called like this, so he is destined to be a hands-off shopkeeper. How worry-free should I be if I don't have to worry about everything and have nothing to worry about all day long?

She solemnly gave Zhuge Chen a deep blessing, and then said: "Thank you, Gongzi, not only for rescuing me from this dire position in the Yunmeng Imperial Court at this moment, but also allowing me to become a real sword cultivator." ”

The world is hot and cold, life is varied, Zhuge Chen thinks he has experienced a lot. But just like Miss Xiaoqi said, he is an immortal, high up, and after all, he can't understand the real suffering of being a mortal.

Zhuge Chen said with a smile: "Do it casually, don't worry." ”

"On that long street, how did Childe get out of the demon?" Crow asked, "I only remember that Childe saw his pendant, and the blood red in his eyes faded. Could it be that the pendant has a very special meaning to the child?"

"Of course. Zhuge Chen nodded and said: "How can the love of Taoist couples not be important?"

After hearing this, the crow was amazed, and said half-jokingly: "It turns out that a sword fairy like a son will also have a beloved woman." I thought that with your temper, you were destined to be a lonely person? To be so liked by you, no matter how you look, you should also be a proud son of the sky, right? No matter how bad it is, you should also be a sword cultivator who has achieved great cultivation. ”

"If you guess like this, you will be very wrong!" Zhuge Chen's big sleeves fluttered, walking under the swaying willow branches. From a short distance, it looks like an independent immortal. He took off the flask, took a sip, and said, "My husband is very beautiful...... Although I am not a cultivator, I have nothing to regret. Who said that a beloved woman of sword cultivation must also be a sword cultivator? What's more, as long as I really like it, it's enough. ”

The crow didn't ask any more questions, but imagined in his heart what kind of face he had spoken of. Could it be that the fish and geese are sinking, the moon is closed and the flowers are ashamed, and even the woman feels inferior and pity when she sees it?

"The world says that the road is uneven, and others ride horses and I ride donkeys. Looking back at the cart man, there is more than enough than the top. Drinking and humming, Zhuge Chen whispered a song that was widely spread in the sky, but it was unbearable: "There is so simple that it is more than enough than the top, and it should be said that it is more than enough." ”

Walking uphill, Zhuge Chen put away the wine jug, ran in small steps, and helped an old man push the car. Then in the face of the old man's thanks, he was a little shy, not like a sword immortal, but a young man.

Today's crows are accustomed to the casualness of the young man in white. Even if he was huddled in the tavern, shouting and playing dice, she wouldn't be surprised at all. If Zhuge Chen continues one day and behaves like an immortal everywhere, it will make her feel uncomfortable. In fact, speaking from the heart, Crow feels that such a sword immortal is quite good, and it is more comfortable to get along with. If Zhuge Chen is really meticulous, she is living a hard life now.

The time to walk out of a stick of incense is the destination of the two today, which is called the Bird Crane Tower, and the people of Gangyang City prefer to call it the Rich Tower. Because only those who have status in the city can enter the tower and climb high and look into the distance. It is rumored that the view from the top of the tower is excellent, and you can see the scenery of the city. In the crisp autumn season, whether it is burning incense and playing chess at the top of the tower, or inviting three or five old friends to drink tea and chat, or having a few cups, it is excellent.

Holding the token of the City Lord's Mansion, Zhuge Chen stepped in, but when he saw the embarrassed faces of the guards under the tower, he asked more: "Why is it that there is a big man on the Bird Crane Tower today, and even the people from the City Lord's Mansion can't climb the tower at will?"

"The little one only knows that the identity of that person is a little special, and I don't know who it is. It's just that someone specially warned that those who are too small, idle people, etc., are not allowed to climb the tower. The guard replied with a trembling voice: "But since you have the token of the City Lord's Mansion in your hand, you don't dare to stop the small one, I just ask you not to blame the small one." ”

Zhuge Chen smiled and said: "Don't worry, I'm just going to see, now that you are on the top of the tower, where is it sacred, how can it be difficult for you?"

So saying, he took the crow and went away to the tower.

In fact, Zhuge Chen already had a guess in his heart at this moment, now that he is in Gangyang City, there is only Wanyan Qingqian, the prince of Yunmeng, who can have such a big pomp and circumstance, except for the city lord. As for before this, the Sect Master of the Ascending Peak Sect was naturally also on the list, but he had already died in his hands, so he naturally did not count.

Before he could reach the top of the tower, he saw a few people coming down from the upper floor, wearing armor and holding soldiers, as if they wanted to force Zhuge Chen back.

"Old friend, I'm coming for you. Zhuge Chen shouted loudly with a smile, and then separated the crowd with sword qi and walked upward.

Coming to the top of the tower, Zhuge Chen saw Wanyan Qingqian standing next to the railing at a glance, who seemed to be pointing out the country. And beside him were several city lords of the surrounding cities. Their identity, because the city under their jurisdiction is far less powerful than Gangyang City, so they are carefully accompanying the smiling face at this time, hoping to earn a piece of incense on Wanyan Qingqian's side. Whether to be promoted or not at that time is not a matter of Yunmeng Wangye's words?

When one of the city lords turned his head, he saw Zhuge Chen walking towards this side, he frowned, and stepped forward to stop: "Who are you, why did you appear here? Those guards under the tower are really unfavorable, and they all said that no matter who they are today, they can't let them in." If you don't do anything with the money, you might as well get out!"

Zhuge Chen glanced at him and did not speak. The crow beside him said in a cold voice: "My son-in-law just wants to come to the top of the tower to enjoy the scenery today, and he doesn't want to be angry, so please get out of the way quickly." ”

"Childe, could it be the son of a family in Gangyang City?" The city lord narrowed his eyes and said, "What a big breath, I thought it was that Yang Qianqiu?" Now at the top of this Crane Tower, in addition to the city lords, it is one of the few powerful people in Yunmeng today, no matter who you offend, your elders can't protect you. ”

"Thank you for reminding you that it is really difficult for you to say so much to a person of such status to my little son. Zhuge Chen smiled, moved his steps, but instead of retreating, he took a step forward, and put his five fingers into a fist against the chest of the city lord in front of him: "But I'm here to catch up with Yan Qingqian, why don't you go and tell him first, or will I go over by myself?"

As soon as he heard that this person had the courage to call a Yunmeng prince's true name, the city lord was naturally a little afraid. Thinking of Fang Cai's own arrogance, he immediately changed his face and said humbly: "Gongzi Fang is I have eyes and don't know Mount Tai, please here." ”

came to the side of the railing with the city lord, Zhuge Chen followed behind the other party, and after standing still, he gently tapped Yan Qingqian's shoulder.

Wan Yan Qingqian didn't notice it at first, but when he turned his head and saw Zhuge Chen's smiling appearance, there was a lot of confusion. After looking around, he spoke: "Sword Immortal...... How did you get here?"

"It is said that standing on the top of the Bird Crane Tower can enjoy the scenery of Gangyang, and it is not a strange thing that I can come here, right? But the prince has a really big face, and those guards stopped me before for fear that I would disturb your interest, and now I am brought by the city lord, but also because I said that I know you old. I'm afraid that if the two of us hadn't met in the middle hall before, where would I have been able to come up, don't you say?" Zhuge Chen was sarcastic about Yan Qingqian inside and outside his words, but in the ears of others, he felt that the relationship between the two was very good. After all, those who dare to talk to a prince like this either really want a good friend, not even a confidant at the wine table, or simply want to find death.

Unexpectedly, after finishing Yan Qingqian, he said with a smile: "Sword Immortal, what are you talking about, you tell me who stopped you, and you will not spare it! Even I don't have the courage, why do they dare to do it? This is not an act of trespassing, it is necessary to kill the head." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at the crow standing beside Zhuge Chen, and after a few days of not seeing him, this female assassin not only had a ruddy complexion, but even a hint of softness in her eyes, no longer as murderous as before. Even Wan Yan Qingqian, who has seen a lot of beautiful women, actually gave birth to a heart-warming feeling. It's just that reason told him that he must not show it in front of Zhuge Chen, otherwise a sword aura will pass by, and it will be himself who will fall to the ground. If a prince dies because of a woman's jealousy, he will not only be talked about by the people of Yunmeng after dinner, but also more likely to be recorded in the history books. A hundred years later, it is still talked about as a joke by the world.

This is a fate that is sensitive to the mind and easy to think about it too much, and it is impossible to fall in.

"You guys go first, just leave me and the Sword Immortal at the top of the tower. Wan Yan Qingqian spoke, and then waved his hand, signaling the city lords to leave from here.

When there were only three people left at the top of the tower, Crow was not interested in what the two of them were talking about, so he went not far away, put his hand on the railing, and looked into the distance, looking at the scenery of Gangyang. In the distance, there are mountains, and at this time the clouds cover the mist, and even Zhuge Chen can't see it really. But the crow just likes this hazy and never gets tired of looking at it.

Zhuge Chen glanced at the crow, and then smiled at Yan Qingqian and said, "Why do you want those city lords to leave, you are not afraid that I will really kill you, and no one will be able to protect you?"

"In the face of a sword immortal, looking at the entire Yunmeng, I'm afraid there aren't many who can protect me, right?" Looking at Zhuge Chen, he nodded slightly, although he already knew that this white-clothed young man's strong Wanyan Qingqian was still a little surprised. He blessed his soul and continued, "So it's better to be open and honest with a sword immortal, which can reduce some risks." After all, if you want to kill me, one sword qi is enough, unless I hide in the imperial capital for the rest of my life. ”

"It turns out that you are a smart person!" Zhuge Chen said: "It's just that even if you hide in the imperial capital, how many years can you hide? Even the academy master can't stop it, so he can only choose to turn a blind eye. ”

Zhuge Chen asked himself and answered, and said.

Wanyan Qingqian only listened to it as a good word, and his smile did not decrease, he was really afraid of the moody boy in his eyes.

"Since you are a smart person, you are not the emperor, it's a pity!" Zhuge Chen narrowed his eyes and suddenly said, "Don't you really have the idea of sitting on that dragon chair?" It's better for the two of us to make a deal, as long as you agree, you will be the one who sits on that chair in the future. Of course, if you think that talking to me about business is a tiger skin, you can refuse me, and I won't be angry over this little thing. But you're going to miss out on a good opportunity. I'm in business, and I'm very particular. If you want to make friends with me with this incense, I advise you not to think about it. Favors give a horse, and buying and selling do not spare needles, this is the great truth that one of my elders told me, and it is indeed thorough. ”

After Yan Qingqian broke out in a cold sweat, for Zhuge Chen, the dragon chair in the main hall of the Yunmeng Imperial Capital was indeed qualified for anyone to sit on. But for Wan Yan Qingqian, this is not the case. Didn't he really fantasize about himself being the emperor in his heart? Of course not. But if you want to rebel, you have to be famous. Otherwise, even if you sit on it, you will be in a state of panic. The emperor's family, ruthless since ancient times, is the temptation of that chair after all, it is too great. But all the mortals in the market, as long as they are not cultivators, cannot be exempt from vulgarity.

"Have you figured it out? I hope you'll be able to give me the answer right now. Zhuge Chen's back was against the railing, and at this time, as long as someone gently pushed, he would fall from the top of the tower.

"Couldn't the Sword Immortal talk about it in more detail, so that I could weigh the pros and cons. Wan Yan Qingqian bargained.

Zhuge Chen replied with a smile: "Of course not, I do business, and my favorite thing is that buyers bet, the bigger the better." It's so boring to simply say something. If you agree, I'll tell you about it. But if you refuse, you're in for a miss. ”

Gritting his teeth, Wan Yan Qingqian actually smashed his fist on the railing, and the severe pain made his mind still able to maintain a trace of clarity in the midst of tension. Then, he let out a long sigh, relieved, but also a little excited: "Sword Immortal can now say what this deal is, and I will agree." ”

"Sure enough, you are a smart person, if you refuse, maybe your Yunmeng's throne will fall into the hands of someone with a foreign surname. Your imperial brother who is the emperor, if it is clear, you should thank you. After some sarcasm, Zhuge Chen finally said with a straight face: "Your imperial brother, whether it is before or after I step into Yunmeng, he always wants to kill me. Of course, I'm not that stingy, after repeating myself again and again, counting the time I just entered the Bitter Sea Academy, it has been two times now. If my guess is correct, the third hunt should be on the way, right? Therefore, since he has made a mortal enmity, he must die at my hands. As I just said, in ten years at the latest, our imperial capital will be on the ground. You don't need to do much in this transaction, just tell me who and where you were hunting. When I kill your royal brother, the dragon chair will naturally be for you to sit on. I believe that with your wrists, those nephews should not be your opponents. ”

"If you say so according to the Sword Immortal, am I still the puppet emperor in your hands after all, what's the difference between it and now? Perhaps, it is better to be more comfortable as a prince now. Wan Yan Qingqian said.

Zhuge Chen shook his head helplessly, and had to explain to the other party: "Do you really think that I will stay in this world for a long time? To tell you the truth, the heaven above my head is my hometown." Besides, I'm a sword immortal, and I can still see a Yunmeng Dynasty, are you joking with me?"

Before the words fell, Zhuge Chen stretched out a finger and pointed it at the center of Wan Yan Qingqian's eyebrows, and said, "This sword qi is regarded as a guarantee that I can continue to trade in order to carry out the transaction. As long as you don't seek death by yourself, that dragon chair will be yours in the future. ”