Chapter 121: Langya Tenderness and Changing Situations
The sword light faded, but the wind and snow continued.
Heavy snow continued to fall, gradually covering up the traces of the battle on the Qingliu Glacier.
Eight big men came out from the Shangmu camp and lifted the four masters of the Coffin Palace onto the door panel. The four men were motionless and seemed to be dead.
The Jiangbei warriors looked up and saw a huge ice hole gaping in the river, with ice fragments scattered around the crack.
The Chu River was bubbling and the silt at the bottom of the river was turned up.
The fainted fish, big and small, floated to the surface one after another with their white bellies turned up.
This was all caused by the palm force from the previous confrontation. The master of the Coffin Palace was worthy of his reputation, and Commander Zhou's methods were even more amazing.
The first person to inherit the true teachings of the Demon Sect's Taoist Patriarch, and the four great demon masters of the Coffin Palace, were all killed in a short period of time.
The warriors who came to watch the battle had their own fantasies and guesses before arriving, but no one expected this scene.
For a moment, I didn’t know what to say.
The disciples of Daozu had already fled out of fear, and some of the people watching the fight had solemn expressions and hurried back to Jiangdu.
They were people sent by Yuchi Sheng, the governor of Yangzhou, and some were from the Yuwen clan.
The Demon Sect's Grandmaster killing the Jianghuai Commander-in-Chief was what they wanted to see the most, but the current result was really hard for them to accept.
The Jianghuai Army will surely become more powerful with the addition of a character even more ferocious than Du Fuwei.
Everyone was paying attention. The Grand Commander was dressed in white, blending into the snowy world.
He first broke the sword energy, and then fought with the evil spirit. The danger was self-evident.
At this time, he stopped by the bank of Chushui River, regulating his breathing and calming his qi and blood. Everyone saw this and thought it was normal, and their expressions were temporarily relieved.
He sheathed his sword in a moment, looked out at the Chuhe glacier and the clear stream, and it took only a few breaths.
The wind and snow are blowing, the white robe is fluttering, one man and one sword, standing alone in the world
Such a scene is destined to be unforgettable for many warriors throughout their lives.
Some Jiangbei warriors were excited:
"The Grand Commander has such great skills at such a young age. He is already the best among the younger generation. I never expected such a talented person to appear between Jianghuai and Huaihe."
A person with a Guanzhong accent said:
"I have seen masters of the Guanzhong Sword School fighting with others, but they were far inferior to the Grand Commander."
Some people also say:
"It is said that Wu Zun's Yan Yang Miracle Art has the energy of blazing fire and true yang. When General Zhou drew his sword, the snow in the sky melted into water, which seemed to also become a Yan Yang miracle."
"inappropriate!"
A warrior holding a sword said in a serious voice:
"The Grand Commander uses swordsmanship. When compared with Master Yijian, Fu Cailin, I look forward to the day when the Grand Commander draws his sword, defeats Master Yijian, and takes the title of the world's greatest swordsman to the Middle-earth!"
An old man in Jianghu looked at the figure in white disappearing at the city gate, a look of sadness on his face, and sighed:
"Time cannot be held back. The Yangtze River's new generation pushes the old generation forward. Seeing young people like this makes me feel much older."
…
While the whole city of Qingliu was celebrating, Mr. Zhou was carrying his coffin westward.
He went straight into Dingyuan without stopping.
After noticing some unusual movement in the coffin, he found a mass grave and sat on a grave to rest.
Zuo Youxian is indeed the Grandmaster of the Demonic Sect.
After Zhou Laofang helped him to breathe again, his condition actually stabilized. However, he still had a hideous sword wound on his chest, and the baby-like skin on his face was wrinkled, making him look dozens of years older.
"Brother Zuo Dao, I'm glad you're not dead."
Zhou Laofang wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking frightened.
"That Zhou guy is really not easy to mess with. My brother dislikes masters of Taoist skills the most. Brother Zuo, you really don't listen to advice. If I hadn't been lying in wait for a long time, you would have been captured and taken to Qingliu City a little later.
Even if I wanted to save you then, it would be impossible."
Zuo Youxian recovered his energy and was actually able to speak.
But he lay in the coffin, just glanced at Zhou Laofang and ignored him. The expression on his face was really indescribable.
Zhou Laofang said:
"Brother Zuo Dao's reputation has been completely ruined by this battle. He has become a stepping stone. This Zhou guy has borrowed your fame and will soon become famous all over the world."
"But, it's also your fault, Brother Zuo..."
He had an irrepressible smile on his fat face:
"You were defeated in one move, which made me dumbfounded."
"you--!"
Zuo Youxian finally spoke, his goat eyes widening to the point where their sockets were about to burst.
Zhou Laofang was not afraid of angering him to death, so he continued, "My brother always said that we should be realistic, just like Ban Gu said. I saw you lose in one move with my own eyes. What's there to be angry about?"
"Even if Ning Daoqi was here, he couldn't defeat me in one move!"
Zuo Youxian was extremely angry, and more blood came out of his chest:
"This kid also knows sword energy and the secrets of the Louguan Sect. Although I, the ancestor, have noticed it, I didn't expect him to see through the secrets of my Ziwu Gang and even calculate the time."
"He must have gotten the secret manual from my wicked disciple, and that's how he got this insight."
"But, but how is this possible? How can one judge Zhou Youzhi Gang in such a short time? Did his father hold him close to her belly and read him the Louguan ancestral book when she was pregnant with him? Or is he the reincarnation of the Taoist Ancestor?"
“Even if the Long Eyebrow Patriarch who created the Daoist ancestor’s true teachings were here, it would be impossible for him to do this.”
Zuo Youxian couldn't figure it out.
Zhou Laofang was lying next to the coffin, and laughed repeatedly after hearing this:
"You keep saying it's impossible. How can you possibly cultivate peerless martial arts with such determination? How can you even reach the pinnacle of martial arts?"
"If my brother were like you, how could we have the now world-renowned Coffin Palace? How could we have cultivated the highest Dao Heart of the Heavenly Demon? Anyone who practices martial arts without a relentless and relentless desire for advancement will only become complacent, with each generation falling short of the previous one."
"Your Long-Eyebrowed Patriarch isn't invincible. It's no wonder that the Zhou guy from Jiang Huai is more talented than him."
Zhou Laofang acted as if he had never seen the world, which made Zuo Youxian very angry.
However, after being furious, he quickly calmed down and thought about Zhou Laofang's words over and over again.
There was silence at the mass grave for a long time.
After a moment of silence, Zuo Youxian's voice suddenly came from the coffin:
"When I was eight years old, I showed my talent and crushed thousands of people from my sect. That's when my master taught me the secrets of the Gang method. After that, I studied the sundial and the stars every day, recited the classics of the Louguan Temple, and read the methods of the Taoist ancestors. I never put down my book and carried a sword every day.
Now he has been practicing sword energy for more than sixty-nine years. His skills have reached the eighteenth level, second only to the Changmei Patriarch.
Every Qingming Festival when I pay tribute to my master, I am filled with pride and share my progress. I only hope to reach the next level, merge my sword energy, and fulfill my master's wish."
Having said this, I let out a long sigh.
"A junior, a moment of time has ruined my life's efforts."
Zuo Laoguai said this very calmly, but it made Zhou Laofang put away his sarcasm.
Zuo Youxian's temperament seemed to change suddenly.
Zhou Laofang lay back on the coffin: "Fellow Daoist Zuo, do you have anything else to say?"
"I only have one thought, to fight him again. This will be my last belief."
Zuo Youxian lay motionless in the coffin like an old corpse, only his two eyes moved to Zhou Laofang:
"Fellow Daoist Zhou is right. His talent is even higher than that of the Long Eyebrow Patriarch. If we want to defeat him, we have to surpass the founder of the sect."
"Take me to see Sect Master Zhou. I want to comprehend the highest secret."
This should have been a happy thing, but Zhou Laofang suddenly wanted to throw Zuo Youxian into a mass grave.
He thought of someone, Qiu Qianbo.
Moreover, Zuo Laoguai is even more different.
He had been practicing Taoism, and although he had died once before, he gave people a strange feeling of being refreshed and full of vitality.
Forget it, it was my brothers who told me to do it anyway.
"Okay, follow me to the Coffin Palace."
Zuo Youxian’s eyes darkened and the coffin lid closed again.
He closed his eyes and the shaking of the coffin made him feel very comfortable.
You can't hear anything from the outside world in this coffin, so don't pay attention to it.
It was like a small world, slowly repairing his broken heart of Taoism.
There is still a white shadow in my mind that cannot be shaken off.
The white figure turned his head and opened his mouth silently, but Zuo Youxian seemed to have heard his words clearly:
"I'll give you the first chance to strike with your sword, otherwise once I strike, you won't even have the chance to strike back."
At this time, Zhou Laofang's voice outside the coffin suppressed the voice in his mind.
"Hehehe"
He smiled sinisterly: "Friend Zuo, I will be your guide to the pinnacle of martial arts."
"Lift the coffin and set off"
…
On the fourth day after Zuo Youxian was put into the coffin, the heated atmosphere in Qingliu City continued.
Especially as the year draws to a close, the atmosphere becomes even more lively.
Even at night, there are many people walking on the streets.
Close to the inner river in the city, the long street is lit up everywhere, with a prosperity and tranquility that was rarely seen in the past.
For the people of Qingliu, the feelings are too deep.
When the people of Jianghu discussed the battle in the west of the city, they were praying for lasting peace.
The name of General Zhou has become widely known in Jiangbei.
There are countless warriors in all parts of the world. In just a few days, the most elite Shangmu Camp of the Jianghuai Army has gained two thousand more men. The number of men coming is endless and it is likely that this number will continue.
The speed of recruiting strong soldiers stunned Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi.
The impact of this war is not limited to the martial arts world.
Feeling the might of the Qingliu army and the stability in the city, how could one not notice the difference of this rebel army?
In addition, the Grand Commander-in-Chief conquered Jiangbei and attracted many followers.
In the Jianghuai Navy camp, Fan Wenchu was writing a letter at his desk, while Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi stood by and gave their opinions. At the same time, they kept opening the sealing wax to see the sincere letters sent by some families in Lujiang County.
Both of them showed their delight: "Mr. Fan, I didn't expect that you have such a deep foundation in Lujiang."
Fan Wenchu quickly waved his hands: "I don't deserve it."
"It's all thanks to the Grand Commander's authority. Otherwise, no one would listen to what Fan has to say."
Zhou Yi came over:
"Is Lujiang County going smoothly?"
"Exactly."
Xu Xingzhi smiled and said, "Our army is powerful, but we haven't come into contact with the forces in Lujiang County. They are afraid of having their belongings confiscated, so they dare not surrender. If we storm through, we can capture it, but Luzhou is a key city, and casualties are inevitable."
"Brother Wen Chu is now contacting his old subordinates and appeasing the families. He is a familiar face in Luzhou and has a strong foundation, so he can naturally appease the people."
"After the New Year, when the pharmacist leads his army westward, Luzhou will be captured. We control the Huai River, and with General Du guarding Liuhe, no one can shake our position in Jiangbei."
Li Jing nodded and said:
"The only thing is that there are still a few groups of forces in Luzhou that belong to Zhang Shan'an's former subordinates. I'm afraid they will take advantage of this period of chaos to cause trouble."
Zhou Yi clutched a letter from Lujiang and said, "We can't let these people cause chaos in Luzhou."
As he spoke, he looked at Fan Wenchu.
How could Fan Wenchu not understand?
He quickly put his pen to the inkstone and bowed his head: "Fan, I earnestly request to return to Luzhou. I only need 500 followers, and I will definitely be able to relieve the governor's worries!"
"good."
Zhou Yi thrust the letter in his hand into Fan Wenchu's hands like a command arrow:
"I will give you a thousand elite soldiers. You will return to Luzhou quickly to celebrate the New Year and let the people in the city have a peaceful New Year."
"Yes!" Fan Wenchu looked excited.
"Ximen Junyi, Wang Lanfang."
“Here~!”
The couple responded in unison and stepped forward together.
"You two should accompany Governor Fan on this journey."
"I obey your orders!"
The two had been fighting with Du Fuwei for a long time and were very efficient. They left the tent first to prepare a thousand soldiers and call for experts to accompany them.
Zuo Youxian and Zhang Shan'an both fell, and Luzhou City was not dangerous for them.
Although there are a large number of underworld forces in Lujiang County, Zhou Yicai has just killed Zuo Youxian and is close to Qingliu, so no one dares to offend him at this time.
Not long after.
Fan Wenchu left the tent and returned to his temporary residence, where he saw his wife and children again.
He then told his wife that he wanted to return to Luzhou and leave the two of them in Qingliu, but his wife disagreed and wanted to go with him.
However, Fan Wenchu was tough for once.
"This place is very safe. With you here, I have nothing to worry about and can work for the Grand Commander."
When she heard the title of Grand Commander, the woman became quiet.
Fan Wenchu sat down and poured tea while saying:
"The forces in Luzhou are not united. They are closely connected to several surrounding factions. Not all of them are on the side of the Grand Commander. Fighting and killing are inevitable, but I cannot be distracted this time. I must get this done."
"I was blind before. How could the Grand Commander be a minion of the Demon Sect?"
He laughed at himself, then changed his serious expression to one that frightened his son so much that he couldn't speak:
"I want to emulate my father's martial arts and guard Luzhou for the Grand Commander. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I must not miss."
"You should have felt it during your time in Qingliu."
His wife nodded when she heard this: "This is not something that ordinary rebels can do."
As she spoke, the sounds of children playing and elders scolding could be heard from the street outside.
"A few months ago, Qingliu was a city plagued by bandits, but now it has changed dramatically. The Grand Commander is kind and benevolent. He treats the people of the city very well, and the people of Qingliu are very grateful to him."
The woman was very knowledgeable and said:
"The world is in chaos right now. It's rare to have such a benevolent ruler. My husband should really cherish him."
“That’s exactly the truth.”
Fan Wenchu drank several bowls of water, and finally held the teapot and drank all the water from the spout, but it could not quench the excitement in his heart.
The woman could feel that he hadn't been this excited in a long, long time.
"The New Year is coming soon. I need to write a letter to Jiangdu. What good can my brother do under Yu Wenhuaji? It would be better for him to abandon his evil ways and join the good ones."
"I will set off tomorrow morning. This time I will definitely make some contribution to Jiangbei's foundation."
The woman held her son and nodded silently.
The next day, Fan Wenchu led the troops forward, claiming to be from the Lujiang County Prefectural Governor's Office.
They went straight into Luzhou, and despite being blocked, they still arrived at the gate of the Fan Mansion smoothly.
Looking at the empty house, Fan Wenchu didn't care about the pain.
He came here not to check in, but to find the county official seal that he had hidden before and exchanged it for the status of a county chief.
At this time, he took Ximen Junyi and others and went straight to the government office under the most legitimate pretext.
…
Before the end of the year, Zhou Yi went to meet Lao Du again for a drink.
At the same time, he discussed with him a matter that was very important to the Jianghuai Army.
I didn't want to embarrass him.
But Lao Du patted his chest and said that he could handle it.
Fu Gongju was Du Fuwei's friend after all. If Zhou Yi had not considered Du's feelings, he would have taken action.
This guy and Zuo Youxian came from the same Demon Sect, so they are old acquaintances.
It was he who leaked the news before the attack on Qingliu.
Firstly, he didn't want to see Zhou Yi's power grow, and secondly, he could do Zuo Youxian a favor.
This time Zuo Youxian dared to issue a challenge, and it was Fu Gongju who sent the news from Yongfu to Luzhou, letting Zuo Youxian know that he was not an old monster, but just a young man.
Zhou Yi knew it very well, and kept the matter secret after receiving the news.
Du Fuwei was very good to Fu Gongju, but he was still ungrateful and stabbed him in the back without mercy.
Zhou Yi was too lazy to deal with such people.
On the fourth day before the end of the year, he had dinner with Wang Xiongdan, Kan Leng and others.
In the evening, Bu Tianzhi came to wish everyone a happy new year.
Zhou Yi pulled him aside and had a night chat with Xu Xingzhi and Li Jing.
They chatted until very late, and when Zhou Yi returned to his own courtyard, Little Phoenix had already fallen asleep in the next room.
She must have heard footsteps.
But he didn't want to wake up, so Zhou Yi didn't disturb him.
Ever since Old Monster Zuo was put into the coffin, Dugu Feng has been staying in Qingliu to accompany him.
There have been a lot of mundane affairs these days, and Xu Xingzhi's Li Jing and others have already taken up most of them, but there are still many famous people from Jiangbei who come to visit.
When they came back in the evening, they would chat about trivial matters, talk about military affairs, and then gather around the lights to read classics.
Zhou Yi really enjoyed this companionship.
I plan to return to Nanyang before the end of the year.
Now it seems that we can only postpone it until after the New Year.
Moreover, he had no plan to spend the New Year in the city.
After the battle with Zuo Youxian, he was filled with emotion. After a few days of deep contemplation, he left the city one morning to practice swordplay.
The winter deepens at the end of December, and the sky clears with the snow.
The peaks of Langya are covered in dark green, remnant ice clings to the pine branches, and a thin mist floats over the mountain stream.
Many passers-by passed by the west of the clear stream and met the two people on the left side of the road.
The young man in white was extraordinarily handsome, with his wide sleeves fluttering in the wind.
The girl beside him had skin as white as cream and lips as red as cherry blossoms. She was wearing a black dress with a flowing silk belt and holding a long sword with black patterns.
They attracted a lot of attention as they walked along.
Only when you are close to the Langya Mountain Road can you find peace.
As they climbed up the stairs, they suddenly saw pine branches unable to bear the weight of the snow, and snowflakes began to fall from their branches.
The girl swung the sword with her slender hand, and the blue sky and the red dust were gone. When the sword energy passed by, the snow and hail flew like dancing butterflies.
The young man's sleeves fluttered, and he struck out with a palm strike. The dancing butterflies and snow turned into misty water vapor. When the sun shone on it, a rainbow formed a bridge, hanging over the mountain stream.
"Things are different now. Your skills have already surpassed mine."
Dugu Feng smiled and put away her sword. She didn't seem depressed at all when she said this.
"Actually, there's another difference between now and the past, but I haven't revealed it yet."
"Is it a surprise?"
"certainly."
Hearing him say this, the girl showed anticipation.
Zhou Yi gestured towards Jiangdu and asked, "If you don't go back, will your uncle send someone to look for you?"
“Of course, but that’s okay.”
Dugu Feng pulled his sleeve and walked up the mountain. "It's almost the end of the year. Don't worry about these two days. Next year, Yang Guang will probably go south. There will be more things to do at home, and I won't be able to leave."
"You want to practice swordplay, and I'll just accompany you."
"Although my swordsmanship is not as good as yours, I will never be defeated by a single strike like Zuo Youxian."
"Okay." Zhou Yi responded with a smile.
They had not walked far before they saw a wooden pavilion.
This pavilion was newly built, just above the pass where the Langya thief was stationed.
Below is a trestle chain spanning the mountain stream, with unfrozen water still flowing.
There were many buildings around, but most of them were demolished, leaving only the foundations, and it became an open space.
You don't have to climb to the top, you can enjoy the snow-covered mountains and the magnificent scenery of Langya from the mountainside.
Because Zhou Yi had made instructions in advance, some daily necessities were left here.
There are also people waiting at the foot of the mountain, ready to be summoned at any time.
Zhou Yi built a temporary retreat, which was simple but quiet.
In the first two days, sword energy was flying all over Langya Mountain.
The two fought several times, and Zhou Yi also mastered the Dugu family's Biluo Hongchen sword technique.
After Dugu Feng fought with him, he told him all the remaining details.
The Biluo Hongchen sword technique no longer has any secrets in front of Zhou Yi.
Although it was not as useful as Grandma Dugu's notes, it also gave him some basic knowledge of swordsmanship.
The girl's talent was indeed high, and she was accepted into the Heavenly Master's school.
Maybe because it is a fragmented version and I am still not fully satisfied, the progress is not fast.
But this is already precious
The eleventh year of Daye, the end of the year.
Zhou Yi did not discuss swordplay anymore, but searched the mountains and shot two wild pheasants.
It was getting dark at that time, and Dugu Feng went to make a bonfire.
Zhou Yi broke the ice in the mountain stream and plucked the hair to clean it.
Just pierce it with a bamboo stick and it's ready.
By the time the sun had completely set, the pheasant had been roasted until it was shiny.
Zhou Yi picked up the chicken and inspected it, feeling very satisfied.
"You didn't have a good meal at Cangyan Mountain before, so is this a surprise?"
"Yeah, but I didn't expect you to remember it so clearly." The girl leaned closer to the bonfire with a smile on her face.
"How can it not be clear?"
Zhou Yi recalled, "Didn't I burn the chicken and scare you away?"
"no."
Dugu Feng glanced at him, then turned his gaze back to the fire:
"When we were in Cangyan Mountain, you were injured, so I wanted to let you eat more. Also, we weren't familiar with each other at the time, and it was getting dark. How could I stay and face you?"
"Oh, I see."
Zhou Yi laughed: "I was thinking at that time that although you are a nice person, you are very picky and must be spoiled."
“No way.”
She puffed up her pretty face, glanced at him with dissatisfaction, and said with a dragging tone: "Don't misunderstand me."
Zhou Yi moved the bamboo stool towards her, and the girl moved further away from the campfire.
Zhou Yi moved over again, and she stopped moving.
But she turned her head and made a gesture to silence him.
She reached out and took the wine jug from the campfire, and Zhou Yi got another glass of warm wine.
Thinking of the night before he killed Zuo Laoguai, he asked with a hint of heroism:
"Who do you want me to kill?"
"I'm not going to kill anyone, I just want to have a drink with you."
The girl poured herself a glass and turned her head. Although her eyes were evasive, they were full of affection.
In a gentle tone, he said seriously:
"This is the third year that I have known Master Zhou Xiaotian."
She thought of something and smiled. "When I first saw you, you were still in the Yingyang Army camp. You were a silent portrait."
Zhou Yi's eyes were filled with tenderness: "I want to thank that painter, even though his technique is not very good."
The two clinked their glasses.
After drinking it all in one gulp, Zhou Yi took the wine jug and refilled it to drink more.
Soon, the whole pot of wine was finished.
The temperature of the wine reaches your heart.
The girl's face was already flushed with an intoxicating blush, and her eyes were swaying softly, making the snowy night in Langya pale in comparison. Her beauty was breathtaking.
Zhou Yi put down the cup in his hand and took the white jade cup in Xiao Fenghuang's hand aside.
She was slightly lost in thought when she felt her hand being held, and then a subtle force.
At this time, her pretty face turned red, but she did not struggle to break free.
In the firelight, the shadow flickered.
Zhou Yi smelled a faint fragrance of a young girl, and there was another person in his arms.
"Master Zhou, you."
Dugu Feng pushed her hands against his chest, her cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with shame and a hint of anger.
At this time, her back was wrapped with hands, exerting a little force. She felt it, but was reluctant to resist, so she obediently put her face on his chest.
"Xiaofeng, the night is as cold as water, and the mountain wind is so strong. I'm afraid you'll catch a cold."
The girl raised her eyes and saw that he was smiling, and she couldn't help but laugh and let out a light "Pooh".
She raised her hand to hit him, but hugged him instead.
She pressed her hot cheeks a little closer to him, rubbing a small dimple, and felt infinitely at ease.
"Once the matter in Jiangdu is over, I will take you to see your grandmother."
"No need to wait, let's set off tomorrow morning."
"don't want."
Although Dugu Feng was happy, she still refused.
She had no time to leave Jiangdu, but came to check on him out of concern. This time, she even delayed it until the end of the year. Her uncles were fighting with the Yuwen family, and they were probably looking for someone everywhere by now.
The thought of them made me feel upset, so I raised my head slightly.
I never expected that a pair of eyes would be looking down from above.
Her heart trembled and she lowered her head: "If you look at me like this again, I will be scared away by you."
"Why are you running? Stay with me and celebrate the New Year."
Zhou Yi said softly, "This is the first time we've celebrated the New Year together in Great Sui."
When the girl heard this, she remained in his arms, but moved up and found a more comfortable position.
It was the first time she was so close to someone, and her heart was beating fast.
After slowing down, she leaned in his arms and talked to him.
Gradually, I felt at ease.
The bonfire burned darker and darker, the pheasant became more and more charred, and a burnt smell came from it.
However, I felt sweet at this moment.
The chicken tastes delicious.
…
At the end of the eleventh year of Daye, Zhou Yi and Xiao Fenghuang talked about the past at night and expressed their tender feelings to each other on Mount Langya.
It's also New Year's Eve
On the other hand, Mu Dao Ren is in a miserable situation.
“Dang! Dang! Dang!”
On Ryukyu Island, the sound of iron hammering could be heard constantly in the Dongming Sect’s largest weapons foundry.
The Dongming Sect is best at creating high-quality weapons, and is extremely famous in the martial arts world. Among the more than ten most famous magical weapons in the world, three are their work.
The Three Dragons of Yangzhou and the Taoist Mu went out to sea on the big ship.
He was originally going to be taken to Goguryeo.
Unexpectedly, the big ship encountered the South Sea Sect, Haisha Gang, and Dongming Sect at sea.
Suddenly a war broke out and they fell into the sea.
He then boarded the Dongming Sect's large ship and was taken back to Ryukyu.
The ocean was vast and the ship was controlled by the Dongming Sect. They couldn't leave even if they wanted to, and they were afraid of the sect leader Shan Meixian, so they didn't dare to rob it.
Kou Zhong suddenly had an idea and discovered a group of foundry apprentices, both young and old, who were selected by the Dongming Sect.
So, at his suggestion, the four of them sneaked in, were taught by the master, and learned how to forge iron.
The four of them are very talented and can learn things quickly.
Quickly go from a novice to a master.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling even realized the "fire in the furnace" in the boiler room of the Dongming Sect.
Only by constantly and calmly refining can you create excellent weapons.
They applied this to martial arts.
They practiced martial arts while forging iron.
Taoist Mu knew how to condense the coldness of the sky with frost, and he could use the cold air to temper iron, and he could even create ice blades from time to time.
Following instructions from the foundry, Taoist Mu is forging a unique weapon, the Nine-toothed Rake, based on a template.
Like Shilong, he was honing his mindset while working as a blacksmith.
So, I waited there for several months.
Finally, the four of them couldn't stay any longer.
Recently, Shan Wanjing of the Dongming Sect has always used various excuses to order them around, and the four of them have noticed that something is wrong.
The Sui Dynasty was ravaged by war, so the foundry business was booming.
The buyer urged him to work, but Mu Dao Ren was still forging iron on New Year's Eve.
"Boss Mu, can you please grant me one wish?"
"speak."
Kou Zhong said with a grin, "After the New Year, we will be leaving on a favorable ship. Boss Mu, could you take this opportunity to forge me an ice blade?"
"Can."
Taoist Mu agreed immediately: "But after we get ashore, we will immediately break off our relationship. I will go find Zhou Yi and never stay with you three plague gods again."
Shi Long remained silent.
Xu Ziling chuckled on the side.
"It's your Taoist name, Boss Mu, that's the problem. If you change your name to Taoist Long, we will become the Four Dragons of Yangzhou, which will be enough to reverse the bad luck."
"Bah~~!"
Taoist Mu ignored him and continued to work on his ironwork.
…
It was also New Year’s Eve, in the lower reaches of Tongji Canal.
Xucheng.
"Master Meng Rang and his two disciples are making their final stand. Once this year is over, we must defeat them!"
You Hongda ate a piece of duck butt and took a big sip of wine.
"I will never let the General down!"
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao said together.
The two looked at You Hongda with eyes full of gratitude.
Originally transferred from Zhang Xutuo's direct command to the command of General Zhenkou, they had worried about being buried, but unexpectedly, they were valued by General You!
At that moment, the troops were divided into three groups, with each of them leading one army.
This kind of trust is touching.
You Hongda drank a bowl of wine, and the two of them drank three bowls in a row to express their gratitude for this kindness.
"good!"
You Hongda stood up, walked over, put his arms around the two generals' shoulders, and said, "Like a good brother,
"Next, the three of us brothers will face Master Meng Rang and his three disciples."
"With all three armies attacking, I will inflict a crushing defeat on Meng Rang!"
"good!"
"A crushing defeat for Meng Rang!"
"Dry!"
…
The 13th day of the first lunar month in the 12th year of Daye.
While Lai Zheng and Yuchi Sheng were still discussing how to attack the Jianghuai Army, General You Hongda, who was in charge of suppressing bandits, sent troops to Xuyi.
He led his troops to attack Meng Rang's main force from Xucheng.
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao led two armies respectively, one went down the Huai River to the east, and the other went around the east of Xuyi, encircling Meng Rang on three sides.
Although Meng Rang's remaining 50,000 troops were not very powerful, they were able to defend the Huai River.
However.
Flags are flying on three sides, and I don’t know how many enemies are coming.
Someone shouted in the battle formation that Lai Zheng and Yuchi Sheng ignored the threats from the Jianghuai Army and attacked with their entire army.
Meng Rang was suspicious and fell into a trap, moving his main force to the vicinity of Tongji Canal, intending to escape to the north.
They lost the Huai River and were immediately pursued by three armies.
The army formation was in chaos and there was no way to turn the tide, so Meng Rang was defeated!
His two disciples were killed by Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin, and he led his troops to flee north along the Tongji Canal and seek refuge in Wagangzhai.
Meng Rang's army was routed, and except for those who were killed,
Some fled to Hailing to join Li Zitong, some went to Yancheng to join Wei Che, and most went straight down to Jianghuai.
You Hongda defeated Meng Rang in one battle, and the reputation of the general who suppressed bandits became even greater.
After the battle, Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao suggested that they should cooperate with Lai Zheng to attack Yongfu of Fu Gongju and then attack the Jianghuai Army.
You Hongda said: "Fu Gongju is just a pile of dry bones in a tomb, there is no need to worry about it."
Hongda added, "We should go north and pursue Meng Rang."
Cheng and Qin were puzzled and asked for advice.
You Hongda said:
"Yang Yichen destroyed Gao Shida, but he failed to annihilate Dou Jiande. Dou Jiande is surviving with only a thousand remnants, yet within a few months, his bandits have grown to a hundred thousand. Therefore, Meng Rang must not be let off. He must be pursued and reunited with General Zhang to join forces against the Wagang rebels."
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao didn't believe it at first.
Just five days later, the news was rushed to the army.
Fu Gongju abandoned Yongfu and suddenly fled. He was invited by Wen Caiting to go to Xiangyang.
Take this opportunity to attack Yongfu.
Unexpectedly, Du Fuwei was well prepared.
Li Jing sent troops to threaten Yuchi Sheng, telling him not to move in Yangzi County. Under the instigation of military advisor Xu, Du Fuwei used Fu Gongju as bait, circled around to strengthen the rear route, and defeated the Sui army!
Lai Zheng retreated to Xuyi and went north of the Huai River.
Yuchi Sheng was left alone, and for safety's sake, he gave up Yangzi County and returned to Jiangdu.
He was in the city, waiting for news that Yangzi County had been captured.
However, the news came seven days late.
When the governor of Yangzhou saw the latest intelligence, his face turned pale with horror.
Li Jing led his army on a westward expedition. The gates of Lujiang County were wide open, and Luzhou was lost. The Jianghuai Army fought westward to Kaihua and southwest to Tongan. The city of Xiang'an east of Chaohu Lake also surrendered after only three days.
The governor of Yangzhou, Yuchi Sheng, was very anxious and talked to Yu Wenhuaji overnight.
The two of them discussed secretly for a night, and after some explanation, Yu Wenzhi went north to the Eastern Capital with a mysterious man in black.
"Grand Commander!"
At the foot of Mount Langya, seven or eight masters from the Shangmu Camp shouted in unison.
Zhou Yi nodded.
He ignored the general trend and remained in seclusion in Langya until today when he finally made his move.
…
(End of this chapter)
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