Chapter 114 Chapter 114 Jiang Yan looked at the towering clouds in the distance...
Except for the Sword Sect, all the cultivators knew more or less about the feud between Gu Jingyun and the Snow Demon King.
Even if there were a few people who were not well-informed, after seeing that Gu Jingyun had to pay a hundred times more for everything he did and was clearly being targeted by the entire city, they had some guesses.
They just didn't expect Citroen to come knocking on their door.
That's a Citroen!
A great man from the same era as the Sword Immortal, a legendary figure who is passed down by word of mouth but almost no one has ever seen!
In fact, if any snow demon heard this, he would sneer.
It’s only been a hundred years since the Snow Demon King took the throne, how could he disappear from the throne?
Not to mention the New Year and festivals, when offering sacrifices to the holy mountain, the couple will definitely appear. Even when strolling on the street, you may see Xue Tielong accompanying his wife shopping. The royal family has always been close to the people. Madam Xue Qing will even pay for the snow demon who forgot to bring his wallet when he went out!
The monks knew very little about the Snow Realm, so when they saw Xue Tielong - a monk in the Tribulation Crossing Stage - blocking Young Master Gu in a deterrent manner, everyone was shocked.
After Gu Jingyun and Jiang Yan followed the Snow Demon couple upstairs, they thought that Gu and Jiang were in great danger.
Sects such as Wanfamen and Ziyun Palace, which were on good terms with the Sword Sect, hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth and stepped forward to ask the Sword Sect disciples who stayed on the first floor if they needed their help in rescuing people.
The various sects had just formed a joint demon-hunting team. Gu Jingyun and Jiang Yan were both the initiators and leaders. In addition, they had long-term dealings with the Sword Sect, so they could not just sit back and watch.
Ling Hanzhang was a little surprised. That was a senior who was in the Tribulation Crossing Stage. How dare they confront him?
Think about it.
If you don't even have the courage to stand up for your companions and watch them die without helping them, how can you be worthy of the teachings of your teachers and how can you have the dignity to continue to practice the great way?
Even if something really happens, we can just sit back and watch the fire from the other side of the river. If even one disciple of the Sword Sect runs back to the sect, not to mention settling scores later, at least the friendship between the various sects that has existed for a thousand years will be rifted.
"If you need anything, Brother Ling, please don't hesitate." Lin Fu, the eldest disciple of Wanfamen, whispered to Ling Hanzhang.
Others such as Sun Feiyu from Lingyu Sect, Xu Chan from Taixu Temple, and others all said similar things.
Ling Hanzhang knew some of the truth and was smart enough. Based on what others had said, he guessed that Citroen's trip was probably not to avenge his son.
But he was not sure and couldn't help feeling anxious.
Facing the petition from everyone, Ling Hanzhang was somewhat moved, but he forced himself to remain calm and said calmly: "Thank you all! However, things may not be as bad as we thought, so we should wait and see."
Ling Hanzhang calmed everyone down, and soon the dull "thump thump" sounds of heels hitting the ground were heard on the stairs.
They went downstairs.
Everyone suddenly tensed up.
The next moment, the Supreme King of the Snow Region, Citroen, who was famous throughout the entire cultivation world, smiled and put his arm around Young Master Gu's shoulders, looking like a good brother... no, like an uncle and nephew.
Jiang Yan held Madam Xue Qing's arm and walked shoulder to shoulder in front of them, whispering to them as they walked, looking very intimate.
Everyone: “……?”
Jiang Yan and Gu Jingyun accompanied the two elders all the way to the entrance of the inn.
"Don't send me off, just stop here." Xue Qing said, "Yan'er, I will send someone to pick you two up to the palace tomorrow, and meet Lan'er by the way."
"Okay, Aunt Xue." Jiang Yan responded.
Citroen patted Gu Jingyun on the shoulder and said, "Don't you two want information about that secret realm? Nephew, call your people back and stop hanging around in the city. I'll give it to you tomorrow!"
"Thank you, uncle." Gu Jingyun said.
"Okay, okay, I'll go back with your aunt." Citroen waved his hand, put his arm around his wife's waist, and disappeared in the blink of an eye. No one could even see his shadow.
After seeing the person leave, Jiang Yan and Gu Jingyun looked at each other and smiled.
I didn't expect things would turn out this way.
When they returned to the inn, the two met the surprised, curious and inquiring gazes of the crowd. They also learned from Ling Hanzhang about the righteous deeds of the monks, and hurriedly thanked them sincerely one by one.
Afterwards, he briefly explained the matter. He told others that it was just a misunderstanding. The Xue couple was generous and forgiving, not only did they let bygones be bygones, but the two sides immediately hit it off and had a very pleasant conversation.
This is why we use names like "Uncle", "Good Nephew", "Aunt Xue" and "Yan'er".
Everyone believed it. After all, no one would have thought that Jiang Yan was the son of the sword immortal who ascended to heaven a thousand years ago!
If this news were to get out, the whole world would be shocked!
After the door was closed, Jiang Yan explained the truth to Jian Zong and others.
Except for Ling Hanzhang, all the sword practitioners walked out of the room in a daze.
ah?
Lady Jiang and Lord Jiang, both from the Hehuan Sect.
Jiang Yan, who rose from the last to the first, trampled all the sects to the ground, and whose beauty and talent were famous throughout the five continents, and who countless people wanted but could not get—
He is actually the son of the Sword Immortal Jiang Qingsui!!
Moreover, although he is the son of the Sword Immortal, he is only twenty-two years old, not one thousand and twenty-two.
I came here from another world by accident, and I have achieved what I have today entirely by myself.
When you think about it this way, it seems even more amazing.
If the young master had not repeatedly warned them not to spread the news and not to say a word even if they were drunk, they would have been unable to hold back.
There is no place to tell this shocking secret, it's really suffocating!
Fortunately, I was accompanied by many fellow disciples.
Everyone can close the door, set up a soundproof barrier, and gossip to each other to their heart's content.
It’s a pity that I can’t see other people’s jaw-dropping expressions.
When they got the news, the expressions on their faces must have been very silly, otherwise Ling Hanzhang wouldn't have suddenly burst into laughter!
Jiang Yan had no time to care about how shocked the Sword Sect members were.
He rested in the inn for a day. The next day, Jiang Yan and Gu Jingyun went to the palace with the servants sent by Citroen.
The Lake Palace is exquisite and gorgeous in every way, with a strong exotic style.
Jiang Yan looked at the towering mountains in the distance.
On the top of the mountains, there is a piece of pure white snow that never melts all year round.
"That is Manspam, our holy mountain."
The attendants who accompanied him were extremely kind to Jiang Yan, asking him about his well-being along the way. Now that they saw that he seemed interested in the Holy Mountain, they took the initiative to introduce it to him.
"The Snow Demon believes that our origin is the pure white ice and snow on the holy mountain, and that it will favor every devout citizen. During every winter snow festival, we must go up the mountain to offer sacrifices."
Jiang Yan asked curiously, "How to offer sacrifices?"
"Take off your shoes and socks, and let the most respected person lead the way, with the rest following behind, and walk all the way up the mountain from the Lake Palace Gate."
The attendant said: "After praying, some people would grab a handful of ice and snow from the holy mountain and swallow it. Sometimes they would ask children to build a snowman, or use spiritual power to condense a huge piece of ice, carve an ice sculpture or something... The kings of all generations were very casual, and the ways of offering sacrifices were quite diverse."
Jiang Yan: “…” He can even make a snowman.
Gu Jingyun said: "I thought it was a sacrifice of cattle and sheep."
The attendant's attitude towards the young master was a little cold. He disagreed and said, "Your Excellency is wrong. The Snow Demon advocates pure white, how can we let blood pollute the holy mountain?"
Gu Jingyun understood.
He understood why the snow demons loved Jiang Yan so much and treated him differently.
The snow demon has a simple mind and also likes the color white.
Jiang Yan was firstly extremely beautiful, secondly he had an icy temperament, and thirdly he was wearing a white brocade robe with a thin silver chain around his waist.
It turned out that he was standing on the snow demon's aesthetic preferences from head to toe.
The group walked very fast.
They arrived at the palace where the Citroën couple lived. The guards on both sides' eyes lit up when they saw Jiang Yan, but they still restrained themselves and bowed, then quietly opened the palace door for them.
Jiang Yan thanked him politely.
Guards: "It is our honor to serve you!!"
Gu Jingyun, who was almost ignored: "..."
Fortunately, Ayan is already with him.
Otherwise, being in this environment would be even more terrifying than being in the Hehuan Sect.
Everywhere you look, they could be your love rivals!
"My lords, the king, the clan leader, and Madam Xue are in the inner hall. Please follow me." The attendant said respectfully.
After Citroën abdicated the throne to his son, he became an idle person.
It is rare for a surviving Snow Demon King to abdicate early. If he is addressed as "the late king", it sounds like calling a dead person, which is extremely disrespectful.
Citroen happened to be the patriarch of the entire Snow Demon Clan, so they were simply called "Patriarch" and "Mrs. Snow".
Jiang Yan saw Gu Jingyun slowing down, turned around in confusion, and reached out to hold Gu Jingyun's hand.
Gu Jingyun was in a good mood and followed him into the hall with a smile.
The Snow Demon King Xue Lan is extremely large, tall, and looks very majestic.
But ever since they entered the door, Xue Lan had been glaring at Gu Jingyun with a gloating look on her face, with a complex expression between pride and regret, which really ruined her temperament.
Xueqing introduced them to each other.
Both sides greeted each other politely.
"Cousin." Jiang Yan was polite and well-behaved.
"Cousin." Xue Lan said gracefully.
"Hello, cousin." Gu Jingyun said calmly.
"Oh..." Xue Lan choked, "No, Gu Jingyun, do you have any shame? How can you be so calm!"
Gu Jingyun remained calm: "This is the fact, what's wrong with it?"
"..."Xue Lan couldn't even call her "cousin-in-law"!
No, that's not right!
Xue Lan was very confused.
Shouldn't it be Gu Jingyun who is at a loss and gritting his teeth?
How did it become him?
It's against Tiangang, how can this be possible!
Xue Qing held her forehead with her hand. Is this son really hers?
Citroen sighed to himself, thinking that his son was still a little naive, or rather, he didn't expect Gu Jingyun to be so thick-skinned!
With the call of "cousin", Gu Jingyun confirmed his Taoist relationship with Jiang Yan and entered the family directly!
Afterwards, even if Xue Lan came to her senses and wanted to interfere, there was no name to separate the young couple.
Jiang Yan looked around, not understanding what was happening.
He tried to smooth things over: "Cousin, let's sit down and talk."
"Yes." Xue Lan did as she was told - regardless of their relationship status, Jiang Yan himself made him feel good about him, so naturally he would not lose face.
After a brief greeting, without waiting for Jiang Yan to ask, Citroen took the initiative to tell him about the cave.
"After my second brother built the cave, he left me a map of the entire secret cave, and told me to only give it to my own children."
Citroen said, "Yan'er, even though you look very similar to Qing Sui and you have the Wanggui Sword, I have to be cautious."
Jiang Yan asked: "How does Uncle want Yan'er to prove it?"
Citroen: "Since you are his son, you must have learned the Cangming sword technique, right?"
"yes."
"You used two styles of Cangming swordsmanship. After watching, I knew that you are indeed my second brother's biological son."
"Okay." Jiang Yan said.
The Cangming sword technique has become extinct in the continent of cultivation. Unless Jiang Qingsui teaches it, no one can use this sword technique.
This is really the best way to prove it.
Jiang Yan drew out the Demon-Breaking Sword without using any spiritual power. Instead, he performed the first six moves of the Cangming Sword in the center of the hall, just like he practiced swordplay in the courtyard every morning.
The long sword shines with a cold light, and with every move, it is as graceful as a startled swan and as elegant as a swimming dragon.
Before the seventh move was performed, Citroën called a halt.
"No need to continue, this is indeed the Cangming Sword Technique." Citroen praised, "Your lower body is solid, and you have your own ideas for advancing, retreating and changing moves, instead of just following the book. Very good."
Jiang Yan calmed his breath and said calmly, "Thank you, uncle."
Citroën gave them the map.
Jiang Yan unfolded the map, took it in front of Gu Jingyun, and looked at it with him.
“A very detailed map.”
Xue Lan asked, "Cousin, cousin... Young Master Gu, do you want to fend off the people from other sects? The Sword Sect can't come forward, but the Snow Demon Clan can."
After all, the secret realm was originally opened to the Snow Demon Clan.
At worst, we can wait for Jiang Yan and the others to come out and take most of the good stuff, and then let others in.
Jiang Yan and Gu Jingyun said almost in unison: "No need!"
Xue Lan looked at them in confusion.
The two men smiled at each other.
"Let them in." Jiang Yan said, "Those who are capable will be given priority. Although these are my father's things, how much they can take depends on their ability."
"Besides..."
Jiang Yan said softly, "I will use this secret cave to lure out the monsters in the shadows and kill them with my sword!"
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