However, what Jiang Shaoyun coveted was the purple jade order that had been passed down from generation to generation by the Chu family? Where could the self-proclaimed Chu family have anything to do with this demonic technique? Chu Tao was even more at a loss. He put the feather short sword, the golden seal, and the purple jade order in front of Feng Ruohan, and asked more questions.

Feng Ruohan couldn't stop laughing: "The young master is getting more and more anxious!" As he spoke, he led Chu Tao to the piano table in the house, and there was another exam question: Have you ever remembered the song of the long river?

This is not difficult for Chu Tao: sit firmly in front of the piano, raise your hand, and the passionate and surging sound will pour out from between the seven strings, like a turbulent river, moving forward. Thousands of miles of angry waves, a sword to determine the whole - this song has been familiar with since childhood, and it was taught to him by his father and Feng's predecessors, and the words are still in his ears.

Unexpectedly, Feng Ruohan suddenly pressed the strings: "The killing sound is so heavy, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the old man to be a teacher." ”

Chu Tao hurriedly got up and apologized. Of course, he remembered the words of the wind and cold: the sound of the piano is clear and light, and it has a quaint and elegant atmosphere. The spirit of killing is a taboo for pianists. It's just that I don't know when it started, and the long river chant between my fingers is not as quiet as when I was young. Together, the taut strings always hide hoarseness, and when it comes to agitation, the murderous aura is as unstoppable as a galloping army. It seems that the music is no longer under his control.

Feng Ruohan shook his head: "The piano is the voice of the heart, and the young master is determined to be in the future, so there is no need to be reluctant." It's just that this sound is really a great omen. The Feather Chasing Sword Sect, which has been hidden for many years, is afraid that it will be a catastrophe. ”

The sound of leaves outside the window, Chu Tao left his seat and looked at the bamboo forest quietly: "Mr. taught me, if it is uneven, it will sound, and the students will never dare to forget." The ancient precepts of the Feather Chasing Sword Sect must not be buried in the hands of Chu Tao. ”

"But I didn't teach you to be desperate—" sighed as the wind sighed faintly. This apprentice who is used to doing what I am used to has long been bent on the Feather Sword Sect, and no one can pull it back.

"Sir still didn't say what secret was hidden in this purple jade order and short sword. ”

Chu Tao was entangled tightly, and Feng Ruohan really couldn't excuse himself: "The secret of the Feather Chasing Sword Sect is actually hidden in the long river chant. It's just that no one knows what the mystery of this song is passed down by word of mouth at the palm of the hand. The outside world laughed and talked about the thousand-year-old treasures of the Feather Chasing Sword Sect under the black stone cliff, all of which were passed on by unknown people. The short sword and the purple jade order are the keys to deciphering the mystery of this song, and only those who are destined can recognize its face. This is the warning left by Chu Yuan's hero. Even he didn't know why this song had been passed down from generation to generation by the head of the Feather Sword Sect along with the Short Sword Golden Seal Purple Jade Order. I don't know if the young master has a relationship with this song, can crack the mystery, and return it to its original face. However, as soon as this song comes out, there will inevitably be another storm on the rivers and lakes. Jiang Shaoyun first got the short sword, and then coveted the purple jade order, maybe he heard something. ”

Chu Tao looked at the short sword in disbelief, but he really didn't know what was strange.

Outside the window, the white dove fluttered its wings, and in the courtyard, as soon as Chu Tao came out of the house, it jumped lightly on its shoulders. When Zhan Xin read it, suddenly, the solemn and cold gloom covered his originally clear eyes. Ignoring the doubts that had not yet been explained, he hurriedly saluted and said goodbye, only saying that he would talk about it another day. The note floated down in his hand, but the person was already outside the firewood.

Feng Ruohan picked it up and unfolded it to see: Qi envoy Leng's family, prepare bells and drums in advance. Shaking his head slightly, he sighed and threw the note in his hand into the incense burner.

Incense Pavilion.

Xie Junhe, who came back from Beacon Ridge, still maintained his unkempt image of a drunkard maniac, finding his favorite corner with Erlang's legs crossed, indulging in the aroma of wine, and listening to the chatter of the drinkers.

I didn't come for many days, and the taste of this wine shop has changed. The chess games on the left floor are stalemate, and the gentlemen on the right floor are pointing to the scrolls and paintings. On the stage of the main building, from time to time, some wandering artists are playing and singing or commenting on stories, adding some lively atmosphere to the drinkers, and most of the people in the rivers and lakes still come to smell the aroma of wine and sit in the disturbing lobby. The chess and card cups in the back building are rattling. There is also a garden, among the pavilions and pavilions, the graceful figure of the beauty floats by from time to time, singing and dancing in the sound of orchestral silk and bamboo. Compared with the original picture of the mixing of all living beings, it has attracted many celebrities from rich businessmen. The master here has actually changed to the red who fought with him outside the Beacon Ridge.

Sips, Xie Junhe's eyes followed the figure of this woman greeting guests politely. Natural stunner. The waist is as soft as a snake, as if it flows. You don't have to make a gesture, just a charming smile, and the rippling autumn waves have shown the charm of the style. The sweet and soft voice is only afraid that the drinkers will be drunk before they drink. I don't know how many people come here purely to covet her beauty. But under the greedy eyes of the hungry wolves of the drinkers, she moved in and out of the ground as if she were about to leave.

There was a sudden silence. The Jianghu people on the first floor were in awe of the visitors. But he walked straight towards Xie Junhe as if no one was around. Xie Junhe was still firmly glued to his seat, and the cup hung in the air. Not because he didn't want to get up, but because he didn't expect Chu Tao to come to the tavern. When he was stunned, Chu Tao had already sat down at his table: "What, it's not nice to see me?"

Irri ignored a squint and drank it correctly.

A bowl of tea was immediately brought to Chu Tao by Yan Hong herself.

Chu Tao looked at Jun He suspiciously, Jun He raised his eyes and pointed at Yan Hong with his chin.

Yan Hong smiled skillfully: "Who comes and goes and doesn't know Master Chu? Looking at the south bank, how many people can get up together, and you are afraid that you dare to provoke Xie Daxia." Master Chu's prohibition is as famous as your dashing, how dare Yan Hong not know?"

Chu Tao laughed loudly: "Wait for me to taste your tea and see if it is as convincing as your mouth." ”

"If the boss says yes, why am I afraid that I have no business here?"

"Boss?" he shook his head, "I look like a bandit leader." ”

"I think the word boss is good, it's a little rougher, but it's delicious. As the boss, you have to take care of your brothers, take risks, and live the same life as everyone else. It's not like the head of the house who thinks of power when he hears it. Who else is really like a boss in this world?" she said with some flattery.

He held the tea in one hand and the lid in the other, lightly brushed off the tea foam, took a small sip, put down the tea bowl and said: "This tea is also as you said, it is thicker, but it has a taste." Prohibition has left you with less business, which can be made up with tea. Yan Hong got this and left like a treasure.

"How do you recognize her? Such a shrewd and capable woman is rare. ”

Junhe will never be able to change that unserious tone: "When did you change your taste?" Chu Tao didn't say anything, picked up the tea bowl and took a small sip, the corners of his mouth moved slightly, and the bitterness between his eyebrows was tightened by a flash, and suddenly he loosened it again, and it seemed to be quite mysterious between smiling and not smiling. Jun He couldn't help but sit upright, and honestly told Chu Tao about the fight with Yan Hong outside the Beacon Ridge. Tang Yao's people are blatantly planted in the Black Stone Cliff, and they must have a plan.

"They don't move, and neither do I. Chu Tao calmly put down the cup, "Always drinking, it's very boring." Come with me to Blackstone Cliffs?"

"It's boring to see the long river again!" Xie Jun and Lai stayed where they were, refusing to move.

Chu Tao picked up the gourd he was going to sell wine and went out. Xie Junhe hurriedly got up.

Chu Tao laughed: "Two horses, you pick first, and go to the Black Stone Cliff first to win." If I lose, I will pay you three months' money, and if you lose, you will not be allowed to drink for three months. To bet or not to bet?"

"Nonsense!" Xie Junhe turned over his horse without even saying hello and galloped away.

The storyteller couldn't hold back a laugh behind him. Yan Hong asked him what he was laughing at, and he smiled even more: "I think of a story." As soon as the drinkers heard the "story", they couldn't wait to gather around him, until he unfolded the paper fan, walked to the stage, and began to talk leisurely.

Pegasus gallops like a falcon on the mountain road, the sound of horses' hooves is like a war drum, and the whip is like a thunderbolt.

On the top of the black stone cliff, Chu Tao stood alone. The sun broke through the clouds and shot eastward to the river, and new green had quietly sprouted, and the twigs trembled in the cold wind. Soon after, it will be the season of flowers and plants. The snow on the stone steps and stone pavilions has not melted, and the mottled white can still be seen. It was a deserted place, but he often came here to gaze at the long river under the rolling clouds and the undulating silhouette of the opposite bank. It's also a great place to watch the sunset.

Xie Junhe's black body pressed like a dark cloud: "Are you crazy?

"You lost. Chu Tao raised the wine gourd in his hand and threw it down the cliff with all his might.

"Hey!" Xie Jun was furious, but it was too late to stop him.

"Willing to gamble and lose. ”

Xie Junhe stared at him in a daze for a long time, unable to think of any rebuttals, so he sat down under the tree and cocked Erlang's legs: "If you lose, you will lose!" casually stirred up the blades of grass that swayed in the wind all over the ground. It's only to blame himself for agreeing to race with him on a whim, no wonder the storyteller couldn't stop laughing when he stepped out of the Ning Xiang Pavilion. If you think about it, you can't lose anything: no matter how many heroes of the South Coast Jockey Club couldn't stop Chu Tao from riding the dust, not to mention that he has been running this mountain road for 20 years, and how many ravines and ravines he is familiar with, how can there be any reason to lose? Chu Tao originally deliberately forbade him to drink, just to find an excuse.

"I don't care if something happens to the Ning Xiang Pavilion!"

Chu Tao ordered without compromise: "From today onwards, you will live in the backyard of the Chu Mansion and be responsible for the security of the Chu Mansion and the security of the envoys of the Qi family." As for the manpower, Uncle Wang has already been assigned. If it is insufficient, it can be drawn at any time with the purple jade order. They're almost there. ”

"Who's going to send someone to mobilize the crowd like that?"

Chu Tao smiled dismally and spit out three words: "Leng Fengyi." ”

Xie Junhe laughed loudly: "I didn't see you like this when she came with her brother last time." ”

"Shut up!" Chu Tao roared back.

had to follow his back in a daze without saying a word.

Qi Ye allowed her to take the initiative to ask for help. has such courage, I Chu Tao admires her. However, it is not yet known who killed the deer. The sonorous voice was loud and loud. Chu Tao hadn't mentioned this name for too long, and since Leng Fengyi left the south bank, the people around him didn't dare to mention it again.

"Poor toss!" Xie Junhe got up and shook the grass ash on his body, but kicked up the dust, "I'll go to Uncle Wang." ”

"You asked him to wait for me in the study at sunset. ”

Chu Tao faced the river wind and held his head high unruly, although the sun was dazzling. The four fields are quiet, and only him and this stone cliff are left in the empty world, silently watching the long river. How many rivers and lakes have enmity and enmity have arisen because of the barrier of this river. Behind the trees of the Black Rock Cliff, will there still be a woman in a green skirt like in the past, with a sunny smile, surrounded by bewitching flowers? He knew that the pure years had long been torn apart by right and wrong.

But he still waited, day after day.

Leng Fengyi is finally coming back.

Leng Fengyi on the black stone cliff is gone.