Jinling City, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, stands on the south bank of the heroic Yangtze River, but there are mountains around it, it has both the heaviness and atmosphere of the north, and has the unique beauty and eternity of the south of the Yangtze River, coupled with the accumulation of thousands of years of history, the creation of heaven, it seems to collect thousands of favors in Jinling.

August 13, dusk.

Jinling is already in sight.

Zhao Ping'an stood on the bow of the ship, concentrating into the distance, Jinling City was like being plated with a layer of gold by the sunset.

Lu Xiaofeng got out of the cabin, stood beside him, and let out a long exhale.

Zhao Ping'an said: "It's not too late for us to come. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "But it can't be considered early. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "If you don't have to go to Wanmei Villa first, we can arrive at least five days early." ”

Lu Xiaofeng sighed helplessly, and after leaving Bixia Mountain, they went straight to Wanmei Villa, but they didn't expect that Ximen Fuxue was not in the villa.

Zhao Ping'an said: "Is Ximen blowing snow already in Jinling?" ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "It is very likely that he always thinks that killing and being killed is a very sacred thing! So no matter who he fights with, he will definitely go there a few days ago, fast for three days, and then burn incense and bathe." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "And fasting and bathing can make people's spirits healthy and focused." It undoubtedly helped him in his duel as well. ”

Lu Xiaofeng stared at the sparkling river and said, "So he has not been defeated once since his debut." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "But the same is true of Ye Gucheng, the lord of Baiyun City, who dominates the world and has not met an opponent. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "No matter who it is, it is impossible to be invincible forever. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "Are you worried about Ximen blowing snow?"

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Ye Gucheng's sword 'Flying Immortal Outside the Sky' is indeed a sword technique that is unparalleled in the world. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "The unparalleled swordsmanship is not necessarily the invincible swordsmanship. He said lightly: "Even if it is an invincible swordsmanship, it depends on who is using it and who the opponent is." ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "You seem to have more confidence in Ximen Blowing Snow than I do." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "Because you are always looking at others with old eyes, do you think that Ximen's swordsmanship is a point worse than Ye Gucheng, so you are so restless?"

Lu Xiaofeng did not deny it.

Zhao Ping'an said: "It may have been like this three months ago, but now it may not be. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "You've only known Ximen for three months, why are you sure to say that?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "Because I know his swordsmanship: seeking a breakthrough between life and death, and the infinite scenery is at the dangerous peak." Each time he defeats a strong enemy, his swordsmanship will go further to the top. Ye Gucheng's sword path is probably the same, so they will continue to look for opponents of equal strength, because that is their path of seeking the Dao. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "You mean that Ximen defeated a strong enemy three months ago, and his swordsmanship has now advanced greatly?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "Have you forgotten Dugu Yihe?"

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Dugu Yihe was defeated and died after being hit by Shangguan Feiyan's secret weapon, can this also be counted?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "It's not up to you to say it, Ximen hasn't appeared on the rivers and lakes since that fight, presumably because he has gained something, so he practiced hard behind closed doors." ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "So his swordsmanship has now entered a new realm?

Zhao Ping'an said: "It may not be able to surpass Ye Gucheng, but it will not be bad, so this battle will be unparalleled, otherwise how can it attract so many martial arts heroes?"

Lu Xiaofeng said: "How many people came?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "At this moment, there should be four or five hundred people in Jinling City, including at least five heads, ten gang leaders, and twenty or thirty chief dart heads, as long as they can get out of the way and get here, no one wants to miss this battle, including your sweetheart Miss Xue." ”

Lu Xiaofeng suddenly slapped the side of the boat hard, and sneered: "What do they think of Ximen Fuxue and Ye Gucheng as two monkeys who are playing tricks, and two wild dogs who are grabbing meat and bones on the road?"

Zhao Ping'an said indifferently: "This battle is what they want to fight by themselves, and no one else forces them!"

Of course not. There is no one in the world who can force Ximen Fuxue and Ye Gucheng to do anything.

Lu Xiaofeng's fists were clenched, and he said, "I just hope that I will never see them fight!"

Zhao Ping'an said: "This is the path they have chosen, and no one can stop it." He stared at Lu Xiaofeng, and continued word for word: "Including you and me, there is no way to stop it either." ”

Lu Xiaofeng didn't want to admit it, but he couldn't deny it.

Zhao Ping'an said: "I know that in your eyes, the two of them are actually very stupid and senseless behavior. It's just a pity that your ideas don't represent them. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Why do they take things outside the body so seriously?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "Do you think they are fighting this battle to seek fame?"

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Isn't it? No matter who wins this battle, he will be recognized as the number one swordsman in the world." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "Then I can only say that you underestimate Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng, they are not fighting this battle to seek fame, but to pursue the Tao in their hearts." He sighed and said, "It's a pity that this kind of thing is ethereal, but I think fame is more useful." ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "It seems that you know their thinking very well. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "I don't appreciate their behavior of wanting to duel, and I also think that the two of them can do this kind of thing. But I respect their choice, this is their right, and others are not qualified to interfere. ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Then let's just wait and see if they come up with a life or death?"

Zhao Ping'an suddenly said: "In fact, it's not that there is no way to stop this battle. ”

Lu Xiaofeng was overjoyed and said, "What way?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "If Ye Gucheng has some accident before the decisive battle, this duel will not be aborted naturally." ”

Lu Xiaofeng frowned and said, "What accident will happen to Ye Gucheng?"

Zhao Ping'an said: "Accidents are always created by people. Don't forget, I'm a killer. Why don't we go to Jinling City now and find Ye Gucheng and seriously injure him, or simply kill him quietly?"

Lu Xiaofeng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Brother Zhao, this joke you made is not funny at all. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "It's really not a joke this time, Ximen Blowing Snow is your friend, you should hope he wins." ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Even if Ximen wins, what will happen after that? He will only be more lonely, and he can only wait for the next opponent to appear in loneliness." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "You feel sad for him?"

Lu Xiaofeng said: "I just feel worthless for him, and I always feel that there doesn't seem to be such a thing as happiness in his life." ”

Zhao Ping'an said leisurely: "Zifei fish, the joy of knowing fish?"

Lu Xiaofeng was silent for a while before he sighed: "It's me who is obsessed, everyone has the right to choose their own way of life, I have no reason to force him to live like others." ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "Being able to think about it so quickly, it seems that you have quickly realized your own way." ”

Lu Xiaofeng said: "What way?"

Zhao Ping'an smiled and said: "Take the righteousness of heaven and earth, the debate of the six qis, and the infinite swimmer, is for leisure." ”