After leaving Ling Tian City, when he walked north for a short time, Zhao Xinming saw a stone tablet more than one person high erected on the side of the road, with the four big characters "Imperial Gift Ling Tian" written on it. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoThis stele is famous in the Great Zhou Kingdom, and it was given to "Ling Tianzong" by Zhou Taizu after he united many sects to destroy the "Sunset Sect". From this stele to the inside, the land within a radius of 300 miles is the private property of "Ling Tianzong", and the Great Zhou Dynasty does not set up an official and a half-post, nor does it collect one or two taxes, and all matters are decided by "Ling Tianzong" himself. It was this stele that established the transcendent status of "Ling Tianzong" in the Great Zhou Dynasty, making "Ling Tianzong" the first sect in the world!

Passing through the stone monument, there is a mountainous area in front of you, and the terrain gradually becomes higher. Looking from afar, a majestic and majestic mountain rises from the ground, the clouds and mist in the mountain are misty, it seems to be illusory but not real, as if there is a palace floating in the sky, the word "Ling Tian" is worthy of its name. Zhao Xinming looked at it from afar for a while, and secretly marveled in his heart, in comparison, although the mountain gate of the "Qinglian Sword Sect" was full of aura, it seemed a little stingy. Zhao Xinming looked around for a while, and fell asleep in the bumps of the carriage. By the time he woke up, the carriage had already arrived at the foot of the "Ling Tianzong".

"Guest officer, there is 'Ling Tianzong' ahead. The middle-aged coachman parked the carriage and said cautiously.

Zhao Xinming got out of the carriage and saw three big characters "Ling Tianzong" written on a big stone not far in front of him, which was well written but lacked an artistic conception. Behind the boulder is a row of houses, beautifully built. There was a long line in front of the house, looking at the costumes, there were people who practiced martial arts and wealthy merchants.

Zhao Xinming nodded, pointed to the team and asked softly, "Uncle, what are you doing there?" ”

After speaking, he took out two taels of silver and handed it over, the middle-aged coachman took it with both hands, thanked him and said: "Guest officer, there is a rule in 'Ling Tianzong' that all people who visit the sect must record their names at the bottom of the mountain for future inspection. ”

"There's Uncle Lao. Zhao Xinming nodded and immediately walked over.

About the time of lining up for a stick of incense, Zhao Xinming took a few steps forward and stopped in front of a window. The person in charge of the registration was an outer disciple of the 'Ling Tianzong' in his twenties, and he asked without raising his eyelids, "Name, place of origin." ”

Zhao Xinming frowned, took out an ingot of ten taels of gold, and said, "This big brother, your surname?"

The outer disciple glanced at the gold, then raised his head and looked at Zhao Xinming, turned over the gold with his right hand, and said with a smile: "My surname is Liu, this brother, just say something." ”

Zhao Xinming hurriedly arched his hand and said: "It turned out to be Brother Liu, I want to ask to see Elder Yang of the outer gate, there is Brother Lao." ”

Brother Liu was silent for a moment, frowned and said, "This brother, there are three Elder Yang in the outer gate, which one are you looking for?"

Zhao Xinming thought for a while, described Elder Yang's appearance, and then said: "My surname is Zhao, and he is Zhao Xinhua's younger brother, and Brother Liu and Elder Yang will know it as soon as they talk about it. ”

"It turned out to be Elder Yang Chenglin. Brother Liu nodded, turned around and shouted, "Li Xing, come here." ”

After a while, I saw a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy who looked like a handyman walking over, wearing a coarse cloth clothes, bowing his head and saying, "Li Xing has seen Senior Brother Liu. ”

"Li Xing, you go to Elder Yang Chenglin's side to say goodbye, and say that Zhao Xinhua's younger brother wants to ask to see him, go and come back quickly, and don't delay. Brother Liu shouted in a low voice.

"Yes. Li Xing hurriedly agreed, went out of the room, and immediately ran towards the mountain.

After waiting for half an hour, Li Xing ran down the mountain out of breath and led Zhao Xinming all the way up. On the steps of the mountain gate, Zhao Xinming saw a solemn hall in front of him, and three words were written on the plaque: "Taihe Palace." The main hall gate was closed, and Li Xing took Zhao Xinming through the side door through the main hall and turned right onto a stone path.

Zhao Xinming looked up, and saw pavilions and pavilions near and far, scattered among the clear water and green trees, and the sunset was like an ink painting, which was beautiful. Li Xing didn't have time to watch, and walked silently ahead. After walking for about half an hour, the front suddenly opened up, and a large area of two-story buildings was built in the belly of the mountainside. Li Xing continued to walk up with Zhao Xinming, and finally stopped in front of a row of three two-story buildings.

Li Xing pointed to a small building in the middle, bowed his head and said, "This senior brother, Elder Yang has been waiting for a long time, so he will retire first. ”

Zhao Xinming thanked him, took out a silver ticket of one hundred taels and handed it over. Li Xing stared at the silver ticket and hesitated for a while, then took it with both hands, thanked Zhao Xinming repeatedly, and ran down the mountain.

Zhao Xinming tidied up his clothes, walked to the door and knocked lightly three times, and said loudly: "Zhao Xinming asks to see Elder Yang." ”

After waiting for a moment, a deep voice came from inside the door: "Come in." ”

Zhao Xinming pushed the door and walked in. The interior of the room is relatively simple, with a few tables and stools, a few pots of green plants on the flower stands, and nothing else. An old man in his sixties was sitting on a stool in front of him, his eyes blazing and looking at him, it was none other than Elder Yang who had told him the news.

Zhao Xinming hurriedly bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Zhao Xinming has seen Elder Yang. ”

After speaking, Zhao Xinming handed over the two jars of aged flower carvings and said again: "Please don't dislike these two jars of wine." ”

Elder Yang accepted the flower carving and said in a deep voice, "You saw your second brother directly, why did you come to look for me?"

"I just want to thank Elder Yang here, and I have no other meaning. Zhao Xinming's heart suddenly burst and he hurriedly said.

Elder Yang was silent for a moment, then looked up and saw the "Qingfeng" sword on Zhao Xinming's back, and immediately wondered, "Zhao Xinming, when did you use the sword?"

"Elder Huiyang, this sword is not for me, it was given to the second brother by me. Zhao Xinming hurriedly explained.

Elder Yang asked for the sword, looked at it carefully for a while, and said in surprise: "This is the 'Qingfeng' sword of Old Yutou?"

"This sword is indeed the 'Qingfeng' sword. Zhao Xinming nodded.

"This sword is very famous in the sect, and many elders have looked for Lao Yutou for this sword, but unfortunately the old man is very stubborn, only exchanged and not sold, and even offended many people. Zhao Xinming, what kind of treasure are you using?" Elder Yang asked in a deep voice.

"Elder Hui, I used a pair of fist gloves under it. Zhao Xinming hurriedly replied.

"Boxing gloves? Zhao Xinming, you also have a heart, it's just a pity. Elder Yang was silent for a moment, and then said, "Okay, I'll take you to meet Zhao Xinhua." ”

"Thank you Elder Yang below. Zhao Xinming was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly said.

Elder Yang shook his head, carried the two altars of flower carvings, and took Zhao Xinming out of the small building and walked towards the back mountain. After walking for a short time, the two of them encountered the law enforcement team of "Ling Tianzong", and everyone saw that Elder Yang had moved out of the way. After walking for about two pillars of incense, the two came to a mountain col. From a distance, more than 10 independent courtyards are located in it. Elder Yang continued to walk forward and stopped in front of a small courtyard that was slightly higher.

Zhao Xinming looked up and saw that a disciple in Tsing Yi was practicing swordsmanship in the small courtyard, and a sword light flew down between swinging his sword. Hearing the sound of footsteps, the disciple in Tsing Yi moved in the air and turned around. Zhao Xinming looked at it intently, and suddenly felt a surprise in his heart, the person who practiced swords in the air was his second brother Zhao Xinhua!