Chapter Twenty-Four: Qinglian
More than 20 days passed, and Zhao Xinming and his entourage finally arrived in Qinglian Town under the leadership of Uncle Liu. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Qinglian Town is named after Qinglian Mountain, after going out from the town to the north into the mountain, then walking for three days to Qinglian Mountain.
Although Qinglian Town is only a town, its prosperity is no less than that of Qinghe County, and even more than a lot. There were people coming and going in the town, and many of them were disciples of the Qinglian Sword Sect. In addition, there are many disciples of other sects who come and go in the costumes. There are inns, teahouses, and restaurants on both sides of the road, and even many of them are the industries of the Qinglian Sword Sect.
"Brother Zhang, your sword sect still operates restaurants and other industries?" Zhao Xinming looked at it for a while and asked curiously.
"Hehe, Brother Zhao doesn't know. Senior Brother Zhang smiled, and then said, "My family's sword sect is a large sect in Qingzhou, with thousands of disciples in the sect, plus no less than 3,000 stewards and miscellaneous servants. The consumption of so many people was not a small number, not to mention the various resources needed for the cultivation of the disciples in the sect. That's why I have to run a lot of industries. ”
Zhao Xinming nodded, and became more curious about the Qinglian Sword Sect. At this moment, Senior Sister Wu suddenly said, "Zhao Xinming, why don't you join our Sword Sect as well." ”
"Master niece, joining the faction is a big deal, how can you say it lightly. Uncle Liu didn't care about Zhao Xinming's face at all, immediately reprimanded him, and continued to walk forward.
Senior Sister Wu muttered a few words in a low voice and stopped talking. Zhao Xinming was also confused when he thought of his future, so he silently followed Senior Brother Zhang and continued to walk towards the mountain.
Out of Qinglian Town, it is an endless mountain, lush and endless. The mountain road is steep, no more than a foot wide, and many of them are chiseled on the cliffs, walking on them is like walking in the clouds, which makes people feel frightened.
Walking on the mountain road, Senior Brother Zhang said proudly: "Brother Zhao, this mountain road was dug by the disciples of our Qinglian Sword Sect with their own hands. This mountain road has a total of more than 130 miles, and it was originally no more than 3 feet wide, and ordinary people did not dare to walk at all. Since the Qinglian patriarch opened the mountain here, the disciples of Qinglian in the past generations will practice swords and martial arts on this mountain road, and over time the mountain road has been widened one by one, and finally the door decided to connect all these road sections, and it has become what it is now. ”
Zhao Xinming was secretly surprised after listening to it for a while, and when he looked closely, he really found a lot of traces of sword practice, it seems that Senior Brother Zhang is indeed telling the truth, the strength of this Qinglian Sword Sect can be imagined!
"Brother Zhang, are the disciples still practicing swords here?" Zhao Xinming asked again.
"Hehe, no. Senior Brother Zhang smiled and continued, "The mountain road is too wide, and it is not safe for the mountain gate. Moreover, this Qinglian Mountain Range is not ordinarily large, and there are many places to practice swords. ”
Zhao Xinming thought about it carefully, and this is really the truth. The group continued to walk forward, and the further they went, the higher the mountain became. Surrounded by mountains, a large area of fertile land gradually appeared, and from a distance, there were many people in the fields who were farming, presumably these were also the industries of the Qinglian Sword Sect.
Unconsciously, five days passed, and an unusually tall mountain appeared in front of Zhao Xinming's eyes. On a boulder in front of the mountain, there are four big characters "Qinglian Sword School", and if you look closely, there is a faint sword intent hidden in it.
Zhao Xinming was secretly amazed, and couldn't help asking: "Brother Zhang, these four words of your faction are not simple." ”
"Of course. Senior Brother Zhang nodded and said proudly, "These four words were carved out by the Qinglian Patriarch with a sword. It is said that when the lettering was done in one go, the artistic conception was self-generated, so more than 900 years have passed, and now it seems that there is still a faint artistic conception hidden in it. ”
Senior Brother Zhang said about the rise, and then said: "Patriarch Qinglian is a master of the five layers of Waigang, and he is also a master in the entire rivers and lakes, and no one in the sect has been able to surpass him until now. ”
"Brother Zhang, how do you divide this internal strength and external strength?" Zhao Xinming took the opportunity to ask.
Senior Brother Zhang gushed endlessly, "Brother Zhao, let me tell you about it carefully. Internal strength sixfold: one heavy unloading, two through the body, three water sound, four bird song, five tiger roar, six to one. Speaking of which, Brother Zhang told it again in detail.
Zhao Xinming benefited a lot, secretly compared it, and found that he had already doubled his internal strength, and he was also a little complacent, his heart moved, and he asked in a low voice: "Brother Zhang, how much internal strength are you now?"
Senior Brother Zhang's face turned red, and he whispered, "I just practiced my internal strength in the next place." ”
After speaking, Senior Brother Zhang's tone changed, and then he said, "Waigang is sevenfold: one is a flower, two is windy, three is cloudy, four is born, five is enchanted, six is like a mountain, and seven is a gas.
"Turning into gas?" Zhao Xinmin frowned, Li Zhong clearly said that "turning into qi" is the realm above Waigang! After thinking about it, Zhao Xinming also understood that it was impossible for Li Zhong to come into contact with these masters, and it was inevitable that people would make some mistakes. After thinking about it, Zhao Xinming still asked, "Brother Zhang, is there anything else on top of Waigang?"
"Yes. Senior Brother Zhang was very sure, and then said a little embarrassed, "But I don't know what it is, Patriarch Qinglian once said, but his old man has not been able to break through that realm." ”
Zhao Xinming nodded, he has also gained a lot of knowledge along the way. While speaking, the group had already walked to the mountainside, and looked up, a huge building complex on the top of the mountain stood in the clouds, majestic and majestic, like a heavenly palace. Zhao Xinming sighed in praise and continued to walk up. After a short time, I walked near the top of the mountain.
From a distance, a majestic and tall sect hall stands in front of you, the main hall is written on the top of the "Qinglian Sword School" four big characters, look at the notes and the handwriting on the boulder under the mountain is exactly the same; in front of the main hall is a square, in front of a row of stone steps, a rough look is not less than 200 steps; behind the main hall, there are two buildings on the left and right, hidden in the clear water and mountains, adding a bit of mystery.
Walking up the steps, Uncle Liu suddenly stopped, looked back at Senior Brother Zhang and said, "Senior nephew Zhang, it's getting late today, you take Zhao Xinming to rest, and you will see Senior Brother Wu tomorrow, and then make a decision." ”
"Yes, uncle, please rest assured. Senior Brother Zhang hurriedly agreed, and walked to the side with Zhao Xinming. Zhao Xinming had to follow all the way, and Senior Sister Wu also happily followed.
Perhaps seeing Zhao Xinming's nervousness, Senior Brother Zhang smiled, looked at Zhao Xinming and said, "Brother Zhao, the master is a very good person." What's more, you also saved Senior Sister Wu, and tomorrow will definitely be indispensable for your benefits. ”
Senior Sister Wu's face turned red, and she also whispered, "Zhao Xinming, why don't I take you around?"
Zhao Xinming's heart warmed, and he looked at Senior Brother Zhang's snickering expression, and hurriedly refused. Senior Brother Zhang smiled secretly and took Zhao Xinming to the Houshan accommodation area. This area is quite large, divided into two parts, left and right, with male disciples living on one side and female disciples living on the other. Senior Sister Wu had to be separated from here, and when she left, she made an appointment with Zhao Xinming again.
"Hehe, Brother Zhao is so blessed, Senior Sister Wu is a famous beauty here. Senior Brother Zhang said enviously.
Zhao Xinming's face flushed, and he defended: "Brother Zhang, don't make fun of me." ”
"Brother Zhao, what I said is true, I have never seen Senior Sister Wu take such initiative with anyone. Senior Brother Zhang changed his words and continued, "But my master is a master of Waigang, so you have to be careful." ”
Senior Brother Zhang said that he had no intention, and Zhao Xinming listened to it intentionally, thinking of his own situation, the indescribable feelings that had just risen in his heart instantly dimmed.
Senior Brother Zhang saw Zhao Xinming's expression and hurriedly asked, "Brother Zhao, did I say the wrong thing?"
"No, I just remembered something. Zhao Xinming shook his head and squeezed out a smile to hide the past.
Senior Brother Zhang nodded, and then said, "Brother Zhao, if you really marry Senior Sister Wu, it will be a step to the sky." Senior Brother Zhang talked endlessly, but Zhao Xinming was not in the slightest mood to listen to it anymore.
Soon, the two arrived at the place. The place where Senior Brother Zhang lived was a courtyard house, with a total of six rooms, each of which housed five disciples, and an empty room for piling up sundries, which happened to be given to Zhao Xinming. After listening to the introduction, Zhao Xinming knew that those who could live in this part of the back mountain were the direct disciples of the elders in the sect, and the other disciples could only live at the foot of the mountain. The first day of coming to Qinglian Mountain passed like this, and Zhao Xinming also temporarily had a place to stay.