The Lord who use immortals as food

Pei Ye was indeed not in the Sword Xiuyuan.

After leaving the Imperial Academy, he entered the Yisi sword field. The debate in the school made him less interested, so he spent the entire evening and night alone with his sword.

The new sword has a total of six styles, which are "clouds are cold and water is rippling, flutes are cold and music is clear, and the gods are hurting and the eyes are washed", as well as an additional zhenqi technique: [sword washes water].

Pei Ye has begun to discover that this first-class sword transfer always has a deeper and upward meaning. The meaning is not insufficient to support an excellent intention sword, but the sword writer who has passed that stage chooses to put it down. Defined as a sword move.

As for the connection between the sword moves, it is either very subtle like the "Jade Sword", or it is smooth and natural like this sword. The whole sword is always perfect and fully expressed, with no loose edges.

Pei Ye only learned the fourth move this night. It's not that he can't continue, but [Shangshen], [Zhuoyan] and [Sword Washing Water] are more like one thing. They are sword moves and Qi techniques. But at the same time it is a certain direction.

The last page of the sword book says, "Writing is used to convey Tao, poetry is used to convey feelings, and swords are used to express ideas. This place, this time, this sword and this meaning can be understood by those who have feelings and those who know the sword."

The rough and haphazard copying and binding seem to have a reason. No wonder it is difficult to learn and understand, and has been rarely read for many years. Gein, who wrote the sword, did not originally intend to write about a sword that would be passed down from generation to generation, but just like a poet ascending to a high place to convey his feelings and thoughts.

"Northern Rain in the First Moon" may be the name of a poem.

Therefore, of course, those who are not "sentimental and aware of the sword" cannot understand it, and it does not teach the sword moves in detail at all - in this sense, the sword moves are just appearance.

Pei Ye was immersed in the cold and unrestrained artistic conception of this sword for a long time. When he stopped the sword, it was as if he had been soaked in a cold rain, and his soul was clear.

He had indeed never had such a fitting experience in learning swordsmanship. Sitting quietly in the cold night, he felt as if he had returned to the bright hall full of swords on the Shenren Peak, and he could see a scene from a sword.

The woman undoubtedly knew that he had such ability, so she pointed such a sword to him.

It's just that the last two moves and the Qi Technique still need to be studied carefully, and he is still a little behind.

For the rest of the time, he devoted himself to Yu Fei's third form, which was the sword that used life as a sword to attack with extreme force.

It's strange to say that that day, with a sword guard like Yang Zhenbing, Pei Ye concentrated on it with all his heart, skills, reason, and heart all reached the place they should be. What he unleashed was his strongest sword, but He could never catch the trace of true meaning; now he was the only one in the whole sword field, and in the cold wind of late autumn and early winter, he felt that feeling for a moment.

Pei Ye sat for two hours to lock it, but before he could get the true meaning, the skylight had already fallen on his face.

It was indeed close in front of him, but Pei Ye was not in a hurry to hold it because Mao hour had arrived and it was the third day of their agreement.

Pei Ye picked up his sword and left the sword field. When he walked out of the sword courtyard, he was wearing a green arrest uniform and leaning on the street with his sword in his arms.

After not seeing him for three days, Xie Chuantang's complexion improved a lot. His face was clean, his hair was neat, and he had a neat air about him.

"Lord Di found out the location of the 'Winter Prison' yesterday." Without any greetings, Xie Chuantang's first words were serious and clear, "Northeast of Cao Canal, west bank of West Lake, Taiping Wharf. At six o'clock today, the garrison will leave the northwest gate of the imperial city. Arrive in two seconds, search and suppress all over the place.”

Pei Ye held his sword and said, "Shall we go to Jingzhao Mansion to wait for orders now?"

"No need." Xie Chuantang turned around, untied the reins from the tree, and gave a horse to him, "Master Di said that it is enough for the two of them at Jingzhao Mansion. Let's go to the West Pool first. Qiu Tianyu There is a big banquet for the guests at Feijing Tower, so let’s go and watch them first, thinking we’ll be standing in front of them.”

"good."

Pei Ye got on his horse and the two of them rode along the street to the west. When they came out of the street, they passed by a noble chariot and horse.

The West Pond is a vast and calm body of water. Outside the Imperial City, it and the East Pond next to Pingkangfang are the two largest lakes in Shenjing. They cover an area of ​​several squares. On a clear day, you have to look far to see the other side.

But unlike Dongchi, which is romantic and wanton, Xichi is often more elegant. Scholars and swordsmen who have not yet become famous gather here, and common people often come to the lake to visit after dinner.

As the saying goes, the east is rich and the west is rich. Xicheng has always been a more lively place. There are not so many dignitaries and singing girls. The lake is not always full of brightly dressed horses and fighting spirit. It seems much more peaceful.

Of course, some people say that this is the territory controlled by the Taiping Cao Gang, and the three religions and nine schools do not dare to run wild.

Pei Ye and Xie Chuantang dismounted on the east bank here and looked around. There was not much bustle in the early morning. There were many pavilions and pavilions built outside the willow embankment by the lake, and some extended into the lake; along the streets facing the lake There are many restaurants and merchants, and business seems to be booming.

"Look, those with peace bells hanging on the eaves are all Caogang's business." Xie Chuantang pointed casually, leading Pei Ye's horse and tying it under the willow together, "I counted them a month ago, they are here A quarter of the street is occupied.”

Pei Ye looked at it and saw that it was a palm-sized iron bell with the word "Taiping" engraved in gold on it. To ordinary people, it would be considered a fashionable decoration.

Then he looked towards the west bank, which was where the 'Winter Prison' that Xie Chuantang said was located.

But what first stopped my eyes was the prosperity of South Bank.

Feijing Tower, the tallest building facing the lake, looks like a tree growing in the water. At this time, it leaves a silhouette in the sky. At night, it will be decorated with candles and reflected into the lake like a giant sword tempered in the West Pool. .

And at the hilt of this grand scene of the West Lake is a place surrounded by pavilions and pavilions. If there is a prosperous end point for the dozens of miles long embankment, it is there.

Half on the bank and half on the water, there are three of the "Thirteen Towers of Shenjing" here, and there are also three "Nine Towers of Xicheng" in addition to the Feijing Tower. The literati and cultivators who gather on it are often elegant scholars and famous people. Send the true story. Countless people admire this romantic scene every day, with the quiet lake at starry night and the cool breeze on the tall buildings. It is absolutely impossible to see any dark evil hidden behind it.

Behind the scenes is Taiping Cao Gang’s biggest business.

Feijinglou is the end of the long embankment street. To the west is a wide water area. The water area is relatively deserted. There are no lights at night and there are no boats crossing it. People in the gathering occasionally walk to the shore, but it can only be boring. return.

Because that stretch of water separates the important water transport area, you can see some huge ships parked on the west bank from a distance, which are cargo ships coming in from the canal.

The loop between the west bank of the West Lake and the canal encloses a large piece of land, which is the "Taiping Wharf". The lake and the canal are connected in the south, so that the entrance and exit of this wharf is only from the north. This is also the reason why it has been invisible in Shenjing.

Now that Feijing Tower is in front of the "Shenjing" and "Taiping Wharf", Qiu Tianyu chose to hold the "Ten Days Banquet" here. In addition to promoting the momentum, he probably also wanted to personally watch over it. When Pei Ye thought about this, he realized that this [Peaceful Partridge] was not just a "hero of a generation" like the rumors. He was probably rough and subtle, and even had a subtle mind.

Looking at the small island from a distance, I saw dense willow trees, faint buildings, and vague figures, but nothing unusual could be seen.

"It's underground." Xie Chuantang withdrew his gaze and moved along the lake to the south bank. "After getting the news from Mr. Di yesterday, I checked with four water workers overnight. Some were old and new, and they all said there was not such a large area. No place to go.”

"But they said that there are indeed vehicles and processes that are not allowed to be touched. Sometimes when you get close, you will be questioned and scolded." Xie Chuantang said, "I roughly drew the layout of the island based on their description. There is indeed no such thing as a prison. Building, but Mr. Di was very determined, so we thought it was underground.”

"That makes sense."

"I originally planned to sneak in and take a look, but unfortunately time was too tight."

"It's too dangerous."

Xie Chuantang smiled lightly, and after a moment he said softly: "I'm afraid I don't even have the chance to put myself in danger."

The two of them walked along the lake embankment and soon reached the end. Even in the morning, there were still a lot of people here, and more than 20 feet away from the shore, the Feijing Tower stood overhead.

The Taiping Cao Gang has rented out this building for six days.

The so-called Great Banquet Palace, as long as you are a friend of the Taiping Cao Gang, or if you are willing to be a friend of the Taiping Cao Gang, you can enter this building. As long as you dare to leave your name, you can climb to the 18th floor and the big dragon head [Taiping Cao Gang] Partridge】Drink a glass of wine.

Big Dragon Head will remember your name. Whether you are a scholar in embarrassment or a ranger who has just arrived, from now on, the Taiping Cao Gang will make it convenient for you to travel in Shenjing.

There was an endless stream of people coming here on the 6th, and the reputation of Dalongtou became more and more popular. Now, not long after Mao hour, the building was full of people again.

And that majestic figure was sitting on the top floor facing the wind.

From here, only a silhouette can be seen, with long hair hanging down to the waist, and a large military uniform covering the body. The person is sitting cross-legged on the ground, with a euphorbia pen as long as eight feet standing upright beside him, with a black steel golden blade. , not trembling at all in the high wind.

Such a domineering body should be equipped with such a domineering halberd. In the past few days, countless people who saw this unmoving figure couldn't help but praise him as "hero".

Xie Chuantang and Pei Ye sat down in front of a breakfast restaurant by the lake. Xie Chuantang paid, claiming that he was paying back the treat he had received outside the prison that day, and served the noodles steaming in the morning breeze.

"For three days, I have been checking them." Xie Chuantang lowered his head and swallowed, "I entered this building three times with three faces, but I didn't dare to go to Qiu Tianyu. The night before, I also sneaked into the two of them. It’s an important branch, but the leader is not there.”

Pei Ye was silent for a moment and looked at the surviving woman in front of him: "I should be with you."

"Everyone has their own duties." Xie Chuantang said, "I put on this suit to investigate the case, and I also said that I would investigate to the end. In the Sword Xiuyuan, cultivation is a more important thing."

She poured the hot wontons into her mouth and said, "You can do my thing, but I can't do yours."

Pei Ye didn't speak and kept filling his stomach.

"What I want to say," Xie Chuantang continued the topic above, "is that they may all be here."

".What's the meaning?"

"Didn't I tell you that we came here just to stare?"

She quickly finished the bowl of wontons, began to examine the knife, and looked at the boy seriously: "What I have done in the past three days is to find out the entire Taiping Cao Gang."

"The outpost needs to determine the number, structure and movements of the enemy in order to provide the prison guards with the latest and most accurate information. Actually, I didn't want you to come, but Mr. Di and Mr. Li said that you would be a lot safer, and I would be safer. ." The woman smiled lightly, "So I'm asking you to be my bodyguard."

"It was originally the case I wanted to solve." Pei Ye raised his eyes again and looked at the roof.

He remembered the carefully planned assassination in the heavy prison, and behind it was a huge shadow that wanted to kill him and erase him.

That person knew that he was alive, knew his origin, and knew that he had come to Shenjing.

Pei Ye took a few sips of the soup from the bowl and finished the quick breakfast.

Rather than hiding himself in fear, of course he chose to draw his sword and move upward, tearing off those shadows and crushing those majesties. It was by no means some hermit assassinating him with a covered face after many years, but the first time they knew each other. Within ten days, I would give him a cold enough look back at me.

Many times, the young man can only chew the deepest hatred and the memories engraved on the old man's body by himself.

"So, what's their situation now?" Pei Ye looked at the hill-like figure upstairs, like the first staircase, "Are all the senior leaders of the Taiping Cao Gang inside?"

"The big dragon head Qiu Tianyu, the second dragon head Si Lianwen, and the third dragon head Ji Xionghu are all in the building." Xie Chuantang said in a low voice, "The four hall masters from the north, south, west and east, known as the 'Four Hengs of Taiping', are also inside."

Then she turned her eyes: "You don't understand Qiu Tianyu, do you?"

"Not sure."

"Qiu Tianyu is forty-eight years old this year, but when he left his name in the world of Shenjing, he was already in the state of Qiuyi." Xie Chuantang said, "At that time, there were 'Liushui', 'Xinghong', ' In the world of Jiu Jie Zhi, the three gangs competed with each other for food. Qiu Tianyu established the Taiping Cao Gang and used a halberd to take territory from the three factions street by street. "

"Now we can find out that his earliest famous battle was when he first entered the realm of body-tampering eight years ago. He used a bamboo pole to defeat three gang leaders with one against three by the West Pond. It is said that it was two body-tampering people. "In the next three years, some will kill emerging gang leaders, some will kill sect elders, and some will kill dignitaries," Xie Chuantang said. Years later, his connection with the government became more and more stable, and he didn't take any more action. There has been no record for three years. This person's strength is unfathomable. What we must keep an eye on today is his movements. "

"I remember when I came here, you said he was transferred from the north?"

"Yes, Mr. Li gave me some records of promotions in the Ministry of War. If he is really the 'Wang Biehe', then he has three main military merits." , the second rank of military merit; later he became the cavalry captain, defeated 300 people with fifty cavalry, killed the enemy bravely, won the top prize, and got the third rank of military merit; then he became the cavalry captain, held back 3,600 men with 800 men, had a plan, and went into battle. Three rounds of military merit."

Xie Chuantang said solemnly: "He fought his way up from below to reach the fourth level of martial arts. It is not easy to deal with someone like this who comes out of the battlefield."