swordsman in the heavens

Two horses walk at the foot of Songshan Mountain.

Xiao Longnu changed into a man's clothes and transformed into an aloof and relegated immortal.

She looked at Songshan Mountain covered with a layer of white snow and said: "The bursts of Zen sounds and the great bells are different from the deserted Zhongnan Mountain."

Yi Tianheng said: "Taoist priests practice asceticism to seek complete truth, while monks achieve transcendence by reciting sutras. Naturally, they are different."

Xiao Longnu said: "Are you here to seek scriptures also for the purpose of transcendence?"

Yi Tianheng smiled lightly and said: "It's a pity that I'm not bald, and the Buddha doesn't recognize me as one of his family members."

Xiao Longnu looked towards the misty mountain top, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

Yi Tianheng tied the reins of the two horses together and held them in his hands. The two walked up the mountain. After passing a long set of stone steps, a forest of steles appeared in front of them.

Xiao Longnu said: "The Twelve Stick Monk saved the King of Tang?"

The handwriting on the stone tablet in front of her was relatively clear, with seven large characters on the right and a small text on the left.

Yi Tianheng read a few sentences and said: "This is a letter written by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, to Shaolin Temple."

Xiao Longnu shook her head.

Yi Tianheng knew that she was not clear about Tang Taizong, so he explained: "It was about five hundred years ago. At that time, it was not the Song Dynasty that ruled the world, but the Tang Dynasty established by the Li family. Tang Taizong Li Shimin was the Tang Dynasty's leader.

The second emperor."

Xiao Longnu said: "So, this stone tablet has lasted five hundred years?"

Yi Tianheng nodded.

The two of them walked up and saw five frozen waterfalls and curtains made of jade. At this time, the Zen sound became clearer and the bells became louder and richer.

When we arrived at the mountain gate, snowflakes began to fall from the sky, falling on the temples of the Shaolin Temple and the surrounding mountains and forests. The sky and the earth were pure white, so clean that it was pleasing to the eye.

At this time, a monk was sitting cross-legged in the snow, bowing his head slightly.

Yi Tianheng and Xiao Longnu looked at each other, and both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

It was freezing cold, he was sitting in the snow, being tortured by the cold wind and snow. What on earth caused him to suffer this fate?

After getting closer, Yi Tianheng was shocked. The monk sitting in the snow suffering was none other than Zen Master Wu Se!

Xiao Longnu said: "Do you know him?"

Yi Tianheng nodded and said, "We played a few games of chess together."

He squatted down. Zen Master Wuse's complexion was pale and bruised. He was obviously frostbitten. His head, eyebrows, shoulders, and clothes were all covered with snow. He gently shook Zen Master Wose's shoulders and said, "Master

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Zen Master Wu Se gradually woke up. When he saw Yi Tianheng's face clearly, his face lit up with joy. He shook his head randomly, remained silent, and closed his eyes again.

Xiao Longnu said: "Why doesn't this monk even say hello?"

Yi Tianheng stood up and said, "Shaolin Temple has a closed-mouth chant. I'm afraid the master is being punished." Yi Tianheng took off the robe he was wearing, swept the snow off Zen Master Wu Se's body, and then put it on him.

Leading the horse and Xiao Longnu into Shaolin, Yi Tianheng walked and said, "I didn't pull him up. Am I not a friend enough?"

Xiao Longnu said calmly: "Isn't it because he violated the temple rules that we are friends?"

Yi Tianheng felt extremely comfortable after hearing the words.

A young monk came out of the temple gate, folded his hands to the two of them, and said, "Thank you two, Tan Yue."

Yi Tianheng asked: "Did the young master make a mistake? Have we done anything good?"

The young monk said: "Tan Yue put a robe on the young monk's master. This is a kindness."

The young monk has beautiful features and beautiful eyes, and his breathing is long and powerful. It is obvious that his inner strength is not shallow. His master, Zen Master Wu Se, is the first in the Luohan Hall. If there is a teacher, there must be a disciple.

Yi Tianheng said: "Master Wu Se is my friend."

The young monk suddenly asked: "Is Tan Yue's surname Yi?"

Yi Tianheng nodded.

The young monk said happily: "When the master came back from Xiangyang, he told the young monk about a young friend there who has superb chess skills and strong martial arts. He is a dragon among men. I didn't expect that I would be lucky enough to meet him today."

Yi Tianheng laughed dumbly.

The three of them walked into the Shaolin Temple together, and the two horses had been arranged. The young monk's Buddhist name was "Yizhen", and he was accepted as a disciple by Zen Master Wu Se since he was a child. In addition to his martial arts, which was passed down by Zen Master Wu Se, he was also addicted to Wu Se.

He has a hobby of chess, and consciously or unconsciously expressed the idea of ​​​​playing chess with Yi Tianheng.

Yizhen said: "Don't Yi Tanyue know? Master started killing during the battle to defend the city of Xiangyang, so he was punished to make atonement in the snow!"

Yi Tianheng nodded and said: "It's just that the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, so I'm afraid it will cause the disease."

Yizhen said proudly: "Master is the first descendant of Luohan Hall, and he has achieved great success. The abbot has already thought of this."

Xiao Longnu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "Tian Heng, are you also participating in the defense of Xiangyang?"

Yi Tianheng nodded, and before he could speak in the future, Yizhen said excitedly: "Amitabha, Yi Tanyue not only joined the guard of Xiangyang, he also sneaked into the Mongolian camp alone and set off two large fires for the ordnance and food. The Mongolian army had no choice.

After all the work has been done, Yi Tan Yue has half of the credit."

Xiao Longnu's beautiful eyes shone brightly and she glanced at Yi Tianheng in surprise. Even if she had never been to Zhongnan Mountain, she knew how dangerous the military camp was.

But Yi Tianheng was even more surprised at this time and asked: "How did you know?"

Yizhen said: "Master said when he came back that the deeds of Yi Tanyue and Daozhang Zhou have now spread all over the country."

Yi Tianheng felt that Zhou Botong went to Xiangyang City and boasted about himself and his deeds, so that everyone knew about it.

Yi Tianheng and Xiao Longnu first followed Yizhen to the Mahavira Hall of Shaolin Temple to pay homage to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and then went to the side room arranged by Yizhen.

This is a wing room for two people, with a kang in the east and the west. Xiaolongnu disguised herself as a man and rarely spoke, so she did not reveal her identity, so she was arranged by Yizhen to live in the same wing room.

After having a fast meal that night, the two of them rested until dawn.

Early in the morning, Yi Tianheng pushed open the door and saw two familiar people in the small pavilion in the courtyard.

Zen Master Wu Se smiled and said: "Brother Yi, what a great achievement!"

Yi Tianheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's just reckless. If I hadn't met Master Zhou, I might not have come back."

Yi Tianheng sat down, his robe was folded and placed on the round table. Tea and breakfast were already cooked on the table.

He smiled at Yizhen and said, "Young master, there's no need to hide, let's play chess!"

Yizhen was overjoyed. He took out two cups of Othello and a chessboard from his back, placed them on the round table, and said, "I hope Yi Tanyue will keep his hand!"

Zen Master Wu Se laughed and scolded: "Do you look down on me as a master?"

The two played chess quickly, and after a while, a situation was formed on the chessboard. Izuma on the side showed his eyes bright and was very enthusiastic.

Yi Tianheng said: "Master's punishment period has expired?"

Wu Se shook his head and said: "You have to be outside freezing for two hours throughout the winter."

Yi Tianheng said: "Although the master's internal skills are successful, the coldness cannot be completely eliminated, which is not good for the body."

Wu Se smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do? I killed the Mongolian soldiers and went to Abi Hell after my death. I cannot atone for my sins as soon as possible."

Yi Tianheng put down the chess pieces, fisted his fist, and said: "Master, you are noble and upright, Tianheng has learned a lesson."

Monks have devout beliefs, but they firmly believe in the Western Heaven and Hell that the world does not believe in. Zen Master Wu Se would rather go to Abi Hell to protect his country. This is a solar term that Yi Tianheng cannot do without respect.

Zen Master Wu Se's expression changed and he said, "Well, Yi Tianheng, you actually tricked me into the game while you were talking!"

Yi Tianheng's sunspot on the chessboard has become the general trend, and Wu Color is at a disadvantage.

At this time, Wu Color entered the "time-killing" mode. Yi Tianheng knew that Wu Color would not make a move in less than half an hour, and in this state, Wu Color would "turn a deaf ear to what is going on outside the window and only focus on one thing."

I want to make a comeback." He glanced at Yizhen and couldn't help being stunned. When he saw Yizhen frowning and staring at the chessboard for a moment, he had to say to himself: "They are really two masters and disciples!"

He picked up the teapot, rinsed his mouth, and started eating.

Xiao Longnu came out of the room at this time, her face was as delicate as jade, and she was lazy and lazy. Although she was wearing men's clothes, she could not hide her stunning beauty.

When she saw Yi Tianheng, there was joy in her eyes, but her expression was not shown, and she walked over slowly.

Yi Tianheng poured her a cup of hot tea. Xiao Longnu took it, sat next to Yi Tianheng, and took a slow sip.

Xiao Longnu said: "Are you holding the black piece?"

Yi Tianheng nodded and said with a smile: "Is it okay?"

Xiao Longnu smiled and shook her head.

Yi Tianheng said: "If you hold the white piece, how will you play?"

Xiao Longnu leaned into Yi Tianheng's ear and whispered.

The breath blew against the ears, making them tingle.

Yi Tianheng's eyes lit up and he said: "What a good move!"

Xiao Longnu smiled and said, "Master taught me before."