It has to be said that human resilience is amazing. When the Feng Shui boulder was placed, it became a bustling square in just a few months.
Initially, no one dared to approach because of a collapse. Later, when Chen Xiao was meditating there, there were rumors that the square had become a blessed land after a magic spell cast by an immortal master.
In fact, it is not a rumor. It is located in the center of the Feng Shui formation and is indeed a lucky place. When someone tried to push a wooden cart here to run a small business and found that no one was driving them away, more and more people came and it gradually became a market.
After consulting Chen Xiao, the people in the capital told the people that as long as they didn't get close to the boulder, they even encouraged the local residents to run businesses here and resume local life as soon as possible. Originally, the people in the capital were very curious about the city built by practitioners, and people from surrounding cities came here specifically to see it. Gradually, the number of tourists increased, making this place more prosperous, and every family in the area made a lot of money.
Under the influence of the Feng Shui Bureau, the original situation of the south of the capital being rich and the north being poor is undergoing a drastic change.
In mid-June, the construction of the canal was completed. Chen Xiao, Xi Yunting, Shen Yanxing and his bodyguard Zhou Zheng went to the river bank to inspect.
Originally, the canal was narrow and ran straight through the southwest of the capital. Under Chen Xiao's instructions, the canal was rebuilt this time, the river was widened, and the originally straight river was also built into a curved shape.
The rainy season started and it rained for several days. The canal was rippled. The villagers living nearby dragged the boats that had been parked for three or four years back to the river and cast nets to catch fish. Many young and strong people in the village also came to the new canal wharf one after another, waiting for the arrival of merchant ships from afar and looking for work.
Looking at the changes in front of him, Shen Yanxing felt proud. The teacher was really capable. He saved countless lives with just this idea.
The riverbanks were lined with weeping willows. Feeling the cool breeze blowing on the river, Chen Xiao instructed Shen Yanxing: "After the repairs, the canal flows slowly and not fast, giving people a warm and tender feeling. The river is curved, and the backwaters are gentle. If there is a rainstorm or flood, it can effectively reduce the impact on the downstream. Good feng shui is to play such a role in maintaining stability in one place."
Shen Yanxing listened to the teacher's teachings and humbly asked: "I heard from you before that there is a good solution to the capital's subsidence. Now that the canal has been repaired, I wonder what you will do next?"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, but did not speak to him directly. Instead, he said to Xi Yunting beside him, "Brother, please go up to the air and check the river. Then tell me what you think."
Xi Yunting was a little surprised, but he didn't refuse. He stood up directly and soared up lightly. A quarter of an hour later, Xi Yunting landed, and Chen Xiao smiled and asked him: "Brother, what do you think of the river?"
Xi Yunting glanced at Chen Xiao who was expecting something, thought for a while and said, "The winding curve of the river looks like a graceful woman."
Chen Xiao praised: "Brother is right, this is the pictographic meaning of Feng Shui." Xi Yunting has been with Chen Xiao for a long time, even if he didn't deliberately learn from Chen Xiao, he could understand his way of thinking. Chen Xiao was very relieved to have him as an assistant teacher.
After being reminded, Shen Yanxing recalled the canal map designed by Chen Xiao that he had seen before, and suddenly felt that he had learned a lot. Feng Shui in various places has both innate and acquired advantages. If the innate advantages are insufficient, they can be supplemented by acquired advantages. Just based on this river channel that resembles a woman, Shen Yanxing could guess that Chen Xiao must be planning another layout. He could not hold back his curiosity and asked.
Chen Xiao said, "Everything is ready now, except for the east wind. I'm afraid that even if I tell you now, you won't understand what to do next. It's better to see it for yourself when the time comes."
Not only Shen Yanxing was curious, but even Xi Yunting and Zhou Zheng could not avoid wanting to know the answer. However, Chen Xiao usually would not tell others about things that were not yet clear, so as to avoid being slapped in the face if the answer failed to meet expectations.
After waiting day and night, one day at the end of July, Shen Yanxing received news that the person who went out to invite the powerful person had returned!
Shen Yanxing immediately came to Chen Xiao and told him, "It was a fairy master called Sanshui Shangren, who was invited from Guangyin Zhongtian Realm, and he brought one of his disciples with him."
Chen Xiao turned around and asked Xi Yunting in confusion: "What is the title of Master? Do you know this Master Sanshui?"
Xi Yunting said: "Sanshui Shangren is a title, not a real name. It is a respectful title for Taoist practitioners who have achieved great accomplishments and are famous. After the Nascent Soul stage, they are considered true immortal cultivators. In order to avoid offense, we will all call them by their respective titles."
Chen Xiao understood and asked again: "Did you come up with this title yourself?"
Xi Yunting nodded: "Some are self-invented, and some are bestowed by elders. It is rare that someone has a nickname before the Nascent Soul stage, and it will also be used as a title. Layman, Venerable, and True Man are more formal, and there are also less formal titles such as Hermit, Old Man, and Ancestor."
Chen Xiao pondered, isn't this just like the names of ancient scholars? Then he thought again, Taoist priests and monks don't seem to use their real names but have Dharma names, so he seemed to understand this habit in the world of immortal cultivation.
"Master Sanshui is proficient in water and soil magic, and his cultivation is at the fusion stage. The Shen royal family has put a lot of thought into inviting him here." Xi Yunting said.
In the world of cultivating immortals, it is also taboo to bite off more than one bite, or to be knowledgeable but not specialized. After being able to practice magic, one will choose the strongest attribute from one's spiritual roots to learn more advanced magic. Those with lower talents will only specialize in one attribute, while those with higher talents will choose two, and very few people will choose to practice more than three.
Shen Yanxing said: "Although the monk Sanshui we invited here is proficient in two types of magic, his purpose remains the same, which is to consolidate and deepen the underground water layer."
Chen Xiao had never seen or heard of a cultivator in the fusion stage before. He was very curious about Sanshui Shangren, but unfortunately they were not invited to the reception at the palace. Although he had made a great contribution to the capital's collapse crisis, it was still not enough.
He originally thought that he would not have the chance to meet this master, but unexpectedly, the palace sent someone to invite him to the banquet the next day. However, the main guest was not Chen Xiao, but Xi Yunting.
Xi Yunting frowned and said to the waiter calmly, "Please tell them that I will arrive on time."
Chen Xiao looked at him in surprise. He hadn't heard the self-proclaimed name "Yu" for a long time. When Xi Yunting used it now, it was obvious that he was not in a good mood.
"What's wrong?" Chen Xiao asked cautiously.
Xi Yunting's brows were furrowed, which was quite revealing to him. He said in a cold voice, "Trouble has come to me."
Chen Xiao didn't understand this. Seeing his confused and worried look, Xi Yunting paused, raised his hand and patted him on the head: "I have something to do later, so I can't have dinner with you today. Don't forget the time while drawing the talisman. I'll come to find you when we set out tomorrow."
After saying that, Xi Yunting strode away, leaving Chen Xiao, who was covering his head, looking at his back.
Ever since the coming-of-age ceremony, Xi Yunting has become more open about his closeness to Chen Xiao. It seems that he has a legitimate reason, and the number of times he touches Chen Xiao has increased.
Somewhat entangled in Xi Yunting's mystery, Chen Xiao quietly asked someone to ask, only to find out that Xi Yunting did not go out, but locked himself in the largest martial arts arena in the garden. This made Chen Xiao even more confused, so he had to honestly draw the talisman, and when the time came, he did not procrastinate and climbed into bed early to sleep.
The next day, Xi Yunting's mood did not improve, and he even showed a hint of coldness. Although it was not directed at them, it made Tong Nuonuo and Shen Yanxing, who were sitting next to them, tremble, and Chen Xiao and Tang Ru felt uncomfortable.
Chen Xiao asked bravely, "Are you two going to the palace today?"
Tong Nuonuo nodded despite the chill, and Tang Ru also said: "The opportunity to meet a cultivator in the Fusion Stage is rare, and should not be missed."
Xi Yunting said: "When the time comes, you and Brother Xiao will stand together and protect each other."
Protect each other? Several people looked at each other, thinking they had heard wrongly. Are they going to the palace, or to the Dragon Pool and Tiger School?
With doubts in their hearts, the group got on the carriage and went straight into the palace. The meeting place that day was in the hall where they first met Shen Yonghe. After Chen Xiao entered, the first person he saw on the main seat was not Shen Yonghe. Instead, he was a handsome man with white eyebrows and hair, wearing an indigo Taoist robe.
Chen Xiao glanced around and noticed that Shen Yonghe and Shen Yongqing were sitting next to him. In addition to the two people from the Shen royal family, there was a man sitting opposite with his hair combed sideways and a wooden hairpin inserted in his hair. He was sitting slumped on the back of the chair. When the man saw them come in, his eyes lit up and he stood up and wanted to speak, but he was suppressed by the person in the upper seat.
The eunuch who was usually responsible for singing the ceremony and giving instructions was not there. Xi Yunting stepped forward and bowed before the main seat. Chen Xiao and the others followed suit and saluted.
Xi Yunting lowered his head and said respectfully, "Junior Xi Yunting pays respects to Master Sanshui." Chen Xiao and others behind him said in unison, "Greetings to Master Sanshui."
Sanshui Shangren had three strands of snow-white beard on his chest. He stroked it while smiling and said, "Nephew Xi, there is no need to be polite. Please stand up quickly. Are these your companions behind you? No need to be polite either."
Only then did Chen Xiao and the others realize that Master Sanshui actually knew Xi Yunting.
Shen Yonghe at the side said, "We were able to invite the Master to come this time, thanks to Mr. Xi's face. It was also because he heard that you were a guest in Jingguo that the Master was willing to come."
After Xi Yunting stood up, he took Chen Xiao and a few others to sit next to Shen Yonghe. Hearing this, he said, "The capital of Jingguo is in crisis, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people. The Lord is compassionate and will definitely not sit idly by. There is no need to consider anyone's face. The Lord is joking."
Shen Yongqing gently pulled Shen Yonghe to stop him from offending others. His brother was really a little overjoyed. Even if it was Xi Yunting who contributed to the invitation of Sanshui Shangren so quickly, he couldn't say that. If there were rumors, the livelihoods and safety of millions of people in Jingguo would be worse than Xi Yunting's face, which would affect Sanshui Shangren's image. Didn't you see Xi Yunting deny it?
Master Sanshui was broad-minded and did not take Shen Yonghe's gaffe seriously. Instead, he smiled and said, "I haven't seen my nephew Xi for many years. His cultivation has improved a lot. Old Taisu is really a relief. He has such a smart and worry-free disciple. He just needs to focus on his own retreat." As he said this, he sighed, "I don't have such a good fortune—"
The man sitting next to him couldn't take it anymore and jumped up as if someone had pointed a finger at his buttocks: "Master, it's really unfair for me to say that. Why don't I give you peace of mind?"
Master Sanshui glared at the man angrily and said, "Jiu Si, sit down. This is so disrespectful."
After being scolded by his master, he sat down, but he was not convinced. In his eyes, Xi Yunting was just another "disciple from another family". Ke Jiusi, who was also a sword cultivator, was also very competitive. It was not easy for him to enter the Nascent Soul stage earlier than Xi Yunting and beat him once. He wanted to find the other party to compete again, but Xi Yunting had been training outside for many years, so he could not find him no matter what. If Jingguo had not come to his master this time and accidentally heard that Xi Yunting was here, he would not have followed him here.
Sanshui looked at him and shook his head helplessly. This disciple had a very good talent and a good understanding, but his personality was too erratic and he couldn't compare to Xi Yunting's calmness.
Master Sanshui asked, "It has been more than 20 years since we last met. How is your master, Master Taisu?"
Xi Yunting said politely, "Thank you for your concern, Master. Master is currently in retreat."
Master Sanshui hummed, nodded and said, "After taking off the burden of being the headmaster, he can finally practice in peace. If it weren't for the busy affairs of Chongxuan, your master might have been promoted to the stage of transcending tribulation by now." He frowned and said, "Who took over as the headmaster? On the day of the handover, this old man and I were on the way to training and missed the meeting."
Xi Yunting said: "The one who took over as the head is Seventh Uncle Taixuan."
Sanshui Shangren said, "It's him." Ke Jiusi listened to their slow chat and felt a little impatient. He leaned forward and said, "Fellow Daoist Xi, we finally meet by chance. Why don't we have a fight? It's rare to meet a worthy opponent. The sword in my hand can no longer bear it!"
Master Sanshui heard his disciple challenge him right away and rubbed his forehead with a headache. He knew that his disciple was impatient, but he didn't even bother to wait for him to finish the small talk. He frowned and blamed him: "Jiu Si, what did you promise me before you set out?"
Ke Jiusi was a little anxious. He said, "Master, I promised to follow your arrangements this time and will never act rashly. But if we don't make it clear now, what if Fellow Daoist Xi leaves without saying goodbye?"
Because they are both sword cultivators, it is hard to find an opponent. Ever since Ke Jiusi lost to Xi Yunting for the first time, he has been competing with him. For a while, he even lived in the city closest to Chongxuan Sect, and would come to spar with him every now and then. But Ke Jiusi was defeated again and again, and he was so annoyed that he kept on fighting. This forced Xi Yunting to go out and practice in order to avoid him. After that, the two of them met by chance, and he still drew his sword without saying a word. This made Xi Yunting frown when he saw him, and his whole body went cold.
Xi Yunting said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Ke, there is no need to be so anxious. I will not leave Jingguo in the near future. Let's talk about this matter later. The Master came here to discuss the sinking of the capital. How can we delay the important matter?"
Ke Jiusi said excitedly: "So, you agree to fight me? Anyway, the capital city will not be in trouble for a while, why don't we fight first."
Xi Yunting glanced at Ke Jiusi coldly, and saw through his plan at a glance. The other party had indeed entered the Nascent Soul stage earlier than him, and was one major realm ahead. As the saying goes, a sword cultivator is invincible in the same realm, which is indeed an eternal truth. However, Xi Yunting's epiphany before the retreat not only promoted him to a small realm, but also completely changed his fighting style.
Ke Jiusi was so eager to come to serve as a sparring partner that Xi Yunting simply obliged him: "Since Fellow Daoist Ke is so impatient, I am willing to accompany you."
The hand that Sanshui Shangren was stroking his beard paused. This imposing look showed that he was not at a disadvantage, but was trying to suppress his disciple. Sanshui Shangren did not say anything. This stupid disciple's recent impatience deserved a blow, but he didn't know if Xi Yunting could do it.
This change happened too fast. Just now they were greeting each other in a harmonious atmosphere, but now they were drawing their swords against each other. Shen Yonghe said anxiously: "You two, you two... please don't hurt the harmony, let's not fight, okay?"
Master Sanshui laughed, "Lord Shen, don't worry. The two juniors are just sparring and communicating." Shen Yonghe's mouth twitched. He was not afraid of sparring, but worried that the fragile underground structure of the capital would be damaged again. Seeing that he looked embarrassed, Master Sanshui thought for a while and said, "Since the Lord is really worried, why not let Xi Xianxi and Jiusi not use magic, and only compete with swordsmanship and body skills."
Shen Yonghe smiled bitterly, stood up and bowed to Master Sanshui: "Please protect us at the side, so that the aftermath will not spread outside the palace."
Master Sanshui stroked his beard and said to Shen Yonghe: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will not let any loss to the capital." With his cultivation as an immortal cultivator in the fusion stage, he naturally had the confidence to say this.
After all, Ke Jiusi was in the Nascent Soul stage, while Xi Yunting was still in the Golden Core stage. The request from Master Sanshui lowered the difficulty for Xi Yunting. Even so, Ke Jiusi, who was in the Nascent Soul stage, thought he could win. He was one level higher than the other party, and he didn't think of winning unfairly. If he didn't win another game against Xi Yunting, he would become a demon. Ke Jiusi didn't raise any objections, and the two stood up one after another and walked out.
When Xi Yunting passed by, Chen Xiao couldn't help but reach out and grab the corner of his clothes: "Brother." Xi Yunting paused, turned around and said to him: "Xiao brother, stay away from him for a while, don't get affected."
Chen Xiao looked at him with worried eyes: "What are the chances of winning?"
Xi Yunting raised the corner of his lips, resisting the urge to get close to Xiaodi in public, and only touched his shoulder with restraint: "Don't worry, Ke Jiusi can't beat me."
Ke Jiusi had left earlier and did not see this scene. However, Sanshui Shangren almost pulled out two strands of his beard. He looked at Chen Xiao in surprise. It was the first time he saw Xi Xianzhi, who was a bit cold and didn't talk much, being so friendly with others. Just from the distance between the two people, there was something unusual.
He couldn't help but ask Shen Yonghe: "What is the relationship between this...younger generation and nephew Xi?"
Seeing him asking, Shen Yonghe introduced: "This is the Feng Shui master Chen Xiao who first discovered the land subsidence crisis and saved the people in the city. During the coming-of-age ceremony in May, it was Xiaoyou Xi who presided over the ceremony."
Sanshui raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "Oh?"
They didn't deliberately lower their voices. Chen Xiao was too concerned about Xi Yunting's situation at the moment, so he didn't make an excuse to go up and talk to him, but walked straight to the door.
Tang Ru stopped him and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, the sword cultivators are fighting, don't get close."
At this time, Master Sanshui also walked to the door and said to them in a friendly manner: "You youngsters, come to me."
Chen Xiao thought about it for a moment and then walked over with his friends.
As the group walked out, Ke Jiusi had already summoned his sword and said to Xi Yunting impatiently, "Fellow Daoist Xi, show your sword!"
Xi Yunting was still as unhurried as before. He raised his hand and Xuefeng appeared from nothingness and fell into his palm. Ke Jiusi could not help showing an excited expression and shouted, "Look at the sword!"
Not allowed to use magic, Ke Jiusi directly attacked with the sword. His speed was so fast that the person attacked before the image remained in place.
Xi Yunting remained calm and composed. He raised his Xuefeng and swung it, blocking Ke Jiusi's attack path, forcing him to turn around and change his moves.
Ke Jiusi didn't care, just thought Xi Yunting was just a coincidence. Then he changed his movements, and separated the true and false influence around Xi Yunting, and stabbed the sword in his hand towards Xi Yunting's vital point. This time Xi Yunting's movements were more chic, Xuefeng turned sideways, and the sword body was horizontal, accurately blocking the sword.
Ke Jiusi just felt a little surprised, and then Xi Yunting blocked his attacks one after another, which made him unbelievable.
Ke Jiusi did not challenge him in swordsmanship and simply released his sword: "Sword Qi is like a rainbow!"
If he could have fought with Xi Yunting for a few rounds just relying on his sword skills, as soon as the sword energy came out, Xi Yunting charged forward directly, skillfully avoiding the heavy sword energy, and rushed to Ke Jiusi's face.
Ke Jiusi was so frightened that he almost peed himself. Facing Xi Yunting's fierce face and the murderous aura rushing straight into his head, he panicked and subconsciously used a spell: "Sword Formation!"
Countless frosty sword beams strangled and enveloped Xi Yunting. His body turned mysteriously and twisted in an instant. With a bang, countless sword beams scattered like snowflakes. When Ke Jiusi came to his senses, Xi Yunting's snow-front heavy sword hit his vitals directly. Ke Jiusi opened his mouth stupidly: "How did you do it?" Who is the one who is one level higher? Did Xi Yunting take the elixir? !
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