Chapter 176: Luoshui Cangming Guest and Three Gorges Travelers
The walls of Yuzhou city were gradually shrouded in dusk, and where the Jialing River merged with the Yangtze River, the turbid waves rolled like boiling soup.
When Zhou Yi approached the Yuzhou ferry, the lights on both sides of the river were like stars falling from the earth, reflected in the turbulent water waves.
He rested for one night in Yuzhou and continued his journey the next day.
The boatman was delayed for a while, but by evening, he could already see an ancient city standing majestically on the north bank of the Yangtze River. It was firmly located at the throat of the road leading eastward from Bashu.
It is Baidi City.
The riverside pier at the foot of the mountain is the busiest place in this dangerous area.
Merchants took advantage of the high water levels in late summer, the last busy period before the autumn floods. Boats of all sizes lined the shore, and many boatmen, with their bare bronze backs, carried heavy sacks and Shu-style brocade on the gangplank.
The sound of the horn was rough and short, and it reached Zhou Yi's ears from far away.
"Let it rain now. It's been raining heavily lately. I dare not go out on the road at night."
Some passengers on a hurry went to inquire about the night boat, most of whom were heading towards Baidi City.
Near the city, it was bustling with activity, with soldiers, boatmen, merchants, officials, and mountain dwellers bustling about. There were also stalls selling bamboo wares, medicinal herbs, and dried river fish.
Zhou Yi walked on the stone steps that had been worn smooth by countless footsteps. When he approached Baidi City, a man with a smile on his face came striding towards him.
"Brother Zhou, if you come a few days later, you won't be able to catch up."
Hou Xibai's hand waving the folding fan unconsciously quickened a bit.
"That's nothing. I'll be going to Dongdu soon too. Why are you so anxious to give me the gold?"
“Hey~!”
Hou Xibai smiled and shook his head: "That's wrong."
"Didn't Saint Cihang return to the Eastern Capital with the Buddhists? Why is she here again? Could it be that she came here specifically to review the painting?"
"That's not the case."
Hou Xibai explained as he walked: "Actually, it still has something to do with you."
"Tell me about it."
"The people from Cihang Jingzhai returned to the Eastern Capital and sought out Master Ning. When they discussed the affairs of Bashu, they couldn't help but mention Daoist Yuan's prophecy. This incident caught Master Ning's attention, so Master Fairy came again to deliver a letter to Daoist Yuan."
Hou Xibai added a twist: "However, after reading Mr. Ning's letter, Taoist Yuan politely declined Dongdu's invitation."
Zhou Yi thought for a moment. The Righteous Alliance was forced into a corner, so they had to ask Ning Daoqi for help?
"What other news do you know?"
"And the Heshi Bi"
Hou Xibai said succinctly, "This time, no one wants you to get the Heshi Bi. Dongdu is in great danger."
Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "Then I must get it even more."
Hou Xibai looked as if he had expected this. He tapped his folding fan against his hand and said, "Hou will accompany you."
"besides."
He asked again, "If Ning Sanren attacks, can you defeat him?"
Hou Xibai looked at him expectantly. He had heard the title of "Four Grandmasters" many times.
Zhou Yi said, "Mr. Ning, he's old now, I won't bother with him."
Hou Xibai laughed after hearing this.
"By the way, I heard from Miss Fan that you said you'd be returning to Bashu in a few months. Brother Hou, were you moved by Boss Fan's beautiful daughter?"
Hou Xibai's expression was a bit complicated, and then he said casually:
"When it comes to being affectionate, I'm far less affectionate than Brother Zhou. Caiqi and I simply admire each other. Once the Heshi Bi issue is resolved, I will indeed return to Bashu. It's not just to see Miss Fan, but I'm originally from Chengdu.
If you are not here at that time, I can also help you keep an eye on the latest developments in Bashu and Hanzhong."
Lao Hou is a very friendly person.
Although I don't want to see him die alone, love is a matter of personal will and there is no need to persuade him.
"Come on, I'll buy you a drink."
"Um?"
Hou Xibai was slightly startled: "Don't you want to go see Miss Shi?"
"What are you doing seeing her?"
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Let me buy you a drink first. Otherwise, I'll feel bad if I beat you again tomorrow."
Hou Xibai did not refuse.
Not long after they entered the city, Zhou Yi noticed that someone was following him, and the number of people was increasing. Hou Xibai frowned.
"Brother Zhou, please stay with me for a while."
"No problem."
Zhou Yi pulled him aside, and the two of them entered a liquor store. After giving some instructions to the waiter, they had just sat down when they heard hurried footsteps coming from a distance.
After the waiter brought a jar of Jiannan Shaochun, he put down the wine bowl in a hurry, making a crisp sound, and quickly hid inside the shop.
At this time, seventy or eighty people had gathered outside the wine shop.
They all had a calm demeanor, carried weapons, and many of them were experts.
Seeing this, the onlookers hurriedly hid away.
A thin old man with a goatee and a long sword slung over his shoulder walked out of the crowd. He looked at Zhou Yi's back, then turned his stern gaze to Hou Xibai.
Could it be that Old Hou’s excessive love caused the trouble?
Zhou Yi didn't say anything, but the old man spoke first: "Mr. Duoqing, you are very brave. You dare to stay here even though you have been recognized by my disciples."
Normally, Hou Xibai would find it difficult to sit still if he met these seventy or eighty people.
But at this moment, he couldn't pretend to be calm from head to toe, which made the people who were surrounding him secretly suspicious.
"You're the one who's afraid."
Hou Xibai looked at the big man in black martial arts uniform behind the old man. There was a beautiful woman next to the big man, and the two of them were looking at Hou Xibai.
"Alliance Leader Jiang and Deputy Alliance Leader Zheng also asked the Sect Leader for help?"
Jiang Ba, the leader of the Dajiang League, did not speak, and his wife Zheng Shuming replied:
"We are all united in the Great River Alliance. No matter which family is in trouble, the others will come to their aid. Young Master Hou is a skilled martial artist, but if you kill or injure anyone from our alliance first, we can deal with you together, which is in accordance with the rules of the martial arts world."
When Zhou Yi heard this, he probably figured out what was going on.
Hou Xibai said, "Stop talking nonsense. Where is Chen Buyun?"
A young man stood behind Xiang Qingliu: "This young master is here!"
He shouted, "Hou Xibai, you killed my two sworn brothers. Today I will make you pay with blood."
Hou Xibai took a big sip of the wine and sneered at him:
"Your blood debt must be repaid, but who will restore the innocence and dignity of these girls? Killing your two lecherous brothers is simply enforcing justice. You've arrived just in time; today is your turn."
Zhou Yi had dealt with people from the Dajiang League when they were attacking Qingliu City.
Li Taonian, deputy leader of the Qingjiang faction, also contributed.
At this time, the old man was the leader of the Qingjiang Sect, Wuding Fengxiang Qingliu. He was well-known for protecting his disciples.
I just didn't expect that the protection would go to this extent.
Hou Xibai glanced at the people who were surrounding him. In addition to the two leaders of the Dajiang League, there were also masters from various gangs such as the Qingjiang School, the Cangwu School, the Jiangnan Society, and the Mingyang Gang.
Jiang Ba, who had been silent the entire time, spoke up at this moment: "May I ask, Master Hou, why were those from our alliance who came after you also crippled and injured by you?"
"They are in league with rapists. If I spare their lives, wouldn't that be considered merciful?"
Hou Xibai turned his gaze to Xiang Qingliu's face. "It's a shame that you're still the head of a sect, yet you indulge your disciples blindly. When they do evil, not only do you not punish them, but you even protect them. I'm afraid your integrity will be ruined in your later years."
"you--!"
The old man was so angry that his nose was crooked.
Chen Buyun said from the side: "Master, don't waste time talking to him, just kill him!"
"Yes, kill him!" Two more people stood beside Chen Buyun to support him.
Xiang Qingliu glanced at his disciples and was choked by Hou Xibai's words. He had no place to save face and had to draw his sword.
No one in Dajianglian expected Hou Xibai to be so bold.
Before Chen Buyun could finish his words, a folding fan came flying in front of him with the sound of wind. Before Chen Buyun could thrust out the sword in his hand, the fan hit his chest. He cried out in pain and fell backward with blood spurting out.
"How dare you!"
Xiang Qingliu shouted angrily and stabbed Hou Xibai with his sword, but in a panic, the sword missed him when it was only a foot away.
Huajianyou used his body movement skills to shuttle through, and Hou Xibai took it back with a single move.
He was not covered in blood, and he returned to his seat and drank again.
His martial arts skills were already quite good, and after obtaining the Immortal Seal, his strength increased greatly.
For a moment, no one gave chase.
The two leaders of the Dajiang League showed strange expressions.
They looked at the back of the figure in white sitting opposite Hou Xibai. This person seemed to be calmer than Hou Xibai. He didn't look back at them the whole time. He was probably a difficult person to mess with.
In addition, this matter is not glorious, and if it were not for Xiang Qingliu's face, they would not be willing to get involved.
"My son~!!"
Behind Xiang Qingliu, Elder Chen of the Qingjiang Sect held a sword in one hand and hugged Chen Buyun with the other.
No matter how much internal energy he used, he was unable to stop Chen Buyun from taking his last breath.
"Kill, kill him!"
Elder Chen roared, and two elders who were on good terms with him, as well as several disciples who had just come to support him, came over to kill him.
Seven swords slashed towards their table with murderous intent.
Hou Xibai didn't have to make a move, and the people around him were stunned. They saw the seven long swords fixed four feet away from the man in white, unable to move forward or backward. There seemed to be an invisible wall in the air, and the qi and sword energy they exerted were like a drop in the ocean!
Alliance Leader Jiang and Deputy Alliance Leader Zheng stared at the figure still drinking, and a flash of lightning flashed through their minds.
Even Xiang Qingliu, who was protecting his son, became much more sober at this time.
“Ka-ka-ka~!”
The seven swords shattered at the same time and rolled back.
After a burst of screams, the fragments of the broken sword rushed into the body of the sword-wielding man, instantly breaking the protective true energy. Seven people, including Elder Chen, fell backwards and died on the spot!
The masters of various factions in the Dajiang League dodged one after another, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
Who is this person?!
They focused their attention and saw Hou Xibai standing up, picking up a jar of wine and pouring it for the man in white sitting opposite him.
It can be seen that his identity is not simple.
Hou Xibai said with a hint of apology:
"Grand Commander, please don't ruin your fun."
"Won't."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Eliminating evil at will only boosts my drinking mood."
"Come on, do it."
Just a few words were enough to make everyone in the Dajiang League look horrified.
They looked at the young man in white and felt a chill running down their backs.
Yes. It’s the Grand Commander!!
Wasn't it said that Hou Xibai was only concerned with being a playboy in Bashu and currying favor with the daughter of the leader of the Sichuan Gang? How come he was so familiar with this person!
No wonder he is so confident.
Even if all the masters from the Dajiang League were present at this moment, it would still not be enough.
This gang that relies on Dajiang for their livelihood has met a backer after a backer.
Everyone was sweating profusely, even Xiang Qingliu, who had a bad temper, was frozen in place.
Jiang Ba and Zheng Shuming swallowed a few times, walked forward quickly, clasped their hands together, and bowed deeply.
"My wife and I were blind and didn't realize the Grand Admiral was here. We apologize for any offense we may have caused. I hope you will forgive us."
The rest of the gangs and factions followed suit and quickly apologized:
"Grand Commander, please forgive me. We have no intention of offending you!"
This sudden scene left the onlookers stunned.
The Dajiang League has always been helping the Jianghuai Army, and Zhou Yi is very clear about the composition of this alliance.
Looking at Jiang Ba, Alliance Leader Jiang didn't even raise his head.
"Alliance Leader Jiang, why are you here?"
Jiang Ba quickly gathered himself and said, "We came here to pursue the people from the Poyang Society. We happened to meet Young Master Hou here. Since the Sect Leader had previously made enemies with him, we accepted his invitation to help."
The leader of the Poyang Society was originally Cao Shiqi, but he was killed a few months after he started the uprising, and Lin Shihong took over as the leader.
Now that Jiang Huai and Lin Shihong are facing off, the Dajiang League and the Poyang Association have also become rivals.
Zhou Yi looked at Xiang Qingliu: "Where is Li Taonian?"
Xiang Qingliu sighed and replied with a cupped hand, "He is in Danyang County, cooperating with Military Advisor Xu and Generals Li and Xu to attack Jiankang."
Zhou Yi said calmly:
"Your junior brother is capable, but you have no moral principles. You are unfit to be the leader. You protect such a filthy person. Return to the sect and hand over the position of leader to Li Taonian as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you continue to act in your way, your Qingjiang Sect will be destroyed by me sooner or later."
Although Old Man Xiang had a bad temper, he didn't dare to refute at this time: "Yes."
"Alliance Leader Jiang, Alliance Leader Zheng, you guys should take care of yourselves."
Zhou Yi's expression was calm and he didn't seem angry, but the two alliance leaders were nervous.
Jiang Ba and Zheng Shuming apologized again, then dragged the corpse and led their men away.
They came in a fierce manner and left in a rather embarrassing manner.
While drinking, Hou Xibai told him what had happened.
It turned out that Elder Chen of the Qingjiang Sect spoiled his son, causing him to make friends with a rapist and harm the innocence of a good girl.
Hou Xibai killed the two rapists, and Chen Buyun took advantage of his status as a disciple of Xiang Qingliu to cause this trouble.
Zhou Yi knew about this, and after hearing what happened, he asked, "How could you bear to let those who were causing you trouble go?"
Hou Xibai said, "I killed the main culprit, and the only one left is Chen Buyun. Although the Dajiang League is not a big alliance or a big faction, they have a lot of manpower and are also working for Jianghuai. I have to consider you."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Brother Hou is very loyal, but next time, don't even think about it. Just kill people like him."
Hou Xibai didn't mention Zhou Yi's attitude, but he admired it in his heart.
At that moment, the two of them clinked glasses and drank several cups in a row.
The news spread quickly. When the people watching the excitement in front of the wine shop spread the news that the Heavenly Master was coming to Baidi City, the whole "Eastern Gate of Bashu" became agitated.
This is thanks to the "Four Grand Masters" mentioned by the Judge of the Martial Arts World.
The other three are older and don't move around often.
This one is different.
Zhou Yi wanted to treat everyone, but unfortunately he didn't pay for the wine.
Because the store refused to accept it.
After they left, the shrewd owner of the wine shop hung up a sign with the nine-character mantra inscribed on it: "The Heavenly Master is drinking Jiannan Shaochun here."
In the evening, in Tongfu Inn, Zhou Yi saw a bright moon.
"Tomorrow will be a nice day, suitable for traveling."
“It’s also good for painting.”
Hou Xibai replied, then said, "Master Fairy's residence is not far from here. Brother Zhou, why don't you go visit her?"
"It's night time, forget it."
"The news is spreading all over the city now. Fairy Master has probably already known you're coming. I'm afraid if you don't show up tonight, Brother Zhou will use this as an excuse if he loses when we compete tomorrow."
Seeing Hou Xibai's serious face, Zhou Yi laughed:
"Brother Hou, don't judge others by your own standards. Also, let me tell you one more thing."
"Oh? I'm all ears."
Zhou Yi pointed at the moon in the sky and said, "If you feel sad tomorrow, come back here. Maybe you'll have a chance to heal your inner wounds."
"Okay." Hou Xibai was very excited.
“…”
That night, Hou Xibai prepared the painting brushes and paints for the silk.
That night, the people of Dajianglian set out overnight and returned to Jiangnan with an uneasy mood.
That night, Saint Cihang sat by the window, her tea getting colder and colder. No visitors came, and she was only accompanied by a lonely lamp.
That night, Master Zhou went to bed early.
…
The Qutang River roars with its twelve rapids, and the path through them has always been difficult. I long to regret that human hearts are not as good as water, easily stirring up waves out of a flat surface.
The next day, the sky was bright.
Linjiang Wharf, going upstream to the east.
In the early morning light, one can see the Chijia Mountain and Baiyan Mountain in the distance, like a giant spirit clapping its hands and splitting Kuimen in half.
The wealthy young man showed off his extravagance by chartering a speedboat.
He was in great spirits, and walked briskly, fanning the beauty along the way.
This time, not only did he travel to the Three Gorges with the Taoist Heavenly Master and the Holy Maiden Cihang, but he also won a victory in painting skills to relieve his worries.
All the joys in life are here.
“Hahaha~!”
Before boarding the ship, the rich young man laughed loudly, attracting a lot of attention. He waved his folding fan gently, looking quite elegant.
Zhou Yi just smiled and said nothing, giving him more opportunities to show off.
At the foot of Baidi City, on the north bank of the river, a man was walking towards them.
The figure broke through the vast sea of smoke, clearly a human form, but without a trace of worldly air.
The river breeze rustled, tugging at her pale blue sleeves, which seemed to ripple snow, and her sash fluttered like white butterflies. Combined with her ethereal figure and graceful figure, she truly gave off a sense of transcendence.
"Mr. Hou."
"Brother Dao."
Shi Feixuan's ethereal voice sounded, and her clear and beautiful eyes moved to Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi bowed slightly, glanced at her and then looked away.
"Miss Master, please."
The three of them boarded the big ship and headed east.
The scenery here is excellent, and you can soon see the majestic Kuimen.
At this point, the river suddenly bends, and all the thunder gathers in a line.
While enjoying the scenery, they talked about the Dajianglian event yesterday evening, and Shi Feixuan also mentioned the changes in the Eastern Capital.
This was clearly a topic that Zhou Yi was interested in, but when he arrived in the Three Gorges, he was more interested in the scenery than the people.
While Shi Feixuan was speaking, Zhou Yi looked up at the towering cliffs.
Seeing the ochre rocks as red as blood, and the ancient plank road hanging on the dangerous cliff, even the monkeys were worried about climbing up.
As the boat sailed through the sea, the sky was dark, the waves were deafening, and the foam was splashing, hitting the portholes.
I feel a sense of joy in my heart. No wonder Li Bai left behind such a famous poem as "Leaving Baidi in the Morning Among Colorful Clouds".
"Brother Zhou, the scenery is magnificent. Ahead is the Wu Gorge, where the clouds are deep. We might as well finish the painting before the clouds reach us."
"bring it on."
Shi Feixuan saw Zhou Yi nod and was very excited, wanting to know what he would draw.
Zhou Yi sat on the deck and said to Hou Xibai before he started writing: "Brother Hou, you must be mentally prepared."
Hou Xibai was confident and responded with just a smile.
"Master Fairy, can you be fair?"
Zhou Yi looked at Shi Feixuan again. At an angle that Hou Xibai couldn't see, her red, thin lips curved slightly:
"Both of you are world-class painters. Unfortunately, Feixuan's ability to appraise paintings is limited, and personal feelings are always mixed in. If my evaluation is not good, please don't blame me."
"Fei Xuan will do her best to be fair."
When she spoke, her eyes were clear and deep, and combined with her flawless face, she gave people a natural and unpretentious feeling.
Hou Xibai trusted me completely and said with a smile, "The most precious thing is the sincerity. If you evaluate me according to my true feelings, you will be extremely fair."
Zhou Yi nodded: "Let's get started."
Both of them were immersed in the painting.
The incessant calls of monkeys on both sides of the Three Gorges provide a unique charm.
This is the ultimate showdown between the failed art student and the top poet in the world of flowers.
To be fair, Shi Feixuan did not watch them paint, so she admired the scenery of the Three Gorges and looked at Zhou Yi from time to time.
This may be the moment that Saint Cihang has been looking forward to during her time in Bashu.
Hou Xibai already had a rough idea in his mind and he drew very quickly.
Zhou Yi has mountains and rivers in his mind, and he only uses ink to render them, and his speed is only fast, not slow.
The two of them put down their pens almost at the same time.
To be able to paint on a boat sailing through the Three Gorges is absolutely impossible without being a master with precise control.
"Master, please look." Hou Xibai unfolded his painting.
The figure in the painting has a light green silk ribbon tied around her waist, and her figure is graceful as if she is about to fly away on the wind. Her face is flawless, as beautiful as a fairy from heaven, and her eyes are deep and peaceful, containing compassion and wisdom.
Hou Xibai's technique in painting beauties is truly superb.
There are few people in the world who can resist.
Zhou Yi sincerely commented: "Good."
Hou Xibai laughed and said, "Brother Zhou, are you going to admit defeat now?"
Zhou Yi slowly unfolded the painting: "If Master Fairy wants me to admit defeat, then I have no choice but to admit defeat."
Shi Feixuan fixed her eyes on his painting.
That is Luo River.
The Luo River flows from the vastness. Where the water turns, several indigo peaks slant into the sky, and the mountainside is quietly swallowed up by the white clouds.
A stone path winds along the water's edge, a lone wild goose flies across the river, and at the end stands a single-arch stone bridge covered with moss. The water flows silently under the bridge, leaving only the clear and bright water.
A man stands alone at the bridgehead, his back visible only. He is dressed in white like snow, gazing into the distance in the wind.
The Luo River is winding and beautiful like an indescribable woman, and the man in white on the stone bridge is admiring the Luo River. The silent painting seems to have a heartbeat in Shi Feixuan's heart.
It seems that my inner voice can be understood by others.
As soon as he saw her expression, Hou Xibai's face changed immediately.
He looked at Zhou Yi's painting again and saw five more words: "Luoshui Cangming Ke".
This landscape painting is quite artistic, but when it comes to its appeal to women, it is probably not as good as my own beauty.
But
After regaining consciousness, Hou Xibai keenly felt that Saint Cihang was experiencing huge emotional fluctuations, which was nothing to ordinary people.
But she is Shi Feixuan.
Hou Xibai's heart sank suddenly. Could it be that
"This blend of ink and water is as blue as if it were the foundation of the universe at its inception. Perhaps this is the realm Feixuan is pursuing."
"Mr. Hou, I'm sorry."
Zhou Yi felt that the Saint Lady was going a bit too far at this moment.
When you expressed your apology, at least take your eyes off the painting and give Lao Hou an apologetic look.
Hou Xibai looked at Shi Feixuan, then at Zhou Yi.
He thought of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, when a little witch had defeated him miserably.
At this moment, in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Hou Xibai had a similar feeling.
The monkeys on both sides of the river are crying non-stop, and the sentimental young man feels helpless.
Hou Xibai sighed, "Brother Zhou, you win."
Zhou Yi sincerely comforted him, "It's just a matter of painting. Don't be too sad, brother Hou. In fact, in my heart, your painting of beauty has reached the pinnacle. No one in the world can match you in painting beauties."
"well"
Hou Xibai sighed again: "A painting that cannot be appreciated has no soul, just like a flower on paper, which cannot emit fragrance."
"Brother Zhou, I'll calm down first and then go to Dongdu to find you."
Zhou Yi was about to say "OK" when he suddenly felt that something was wrong with what he said.
“Plop~!”
The boatman on the boat was startled, and Zhou Yi and Shi Feixuan were also shocked.
Hou Xibai jumped into the Three Gorges River with the painting.
Looking at Hou Xibai swimming towards Baidi City, Zhou Yi shouted, but Hou Xibai just waved at him, determined to leave.
"Miss Qin, can't you be more tactful?"
Shi Feixuan continued to look at the painting. "Brother Dao, I'm not biased towards you. I really like this painting. By the way, is this person you?"
She pointed to the man in white on the stone bridge in the painting.
"no."
"So is he admiring the Luo River?"
"Not really. He was just a fisherman, checking the water to see if there were any fish."
Zhou Yi completely ruined the artistic conception, but the Luoshui Fairy was not disappointed and sat with him at the bow of the boat.
After passing the dangerous Kuimen Pass, you suddenly enter the Wu Gorge. The mountains gradually become more secluded, deep and beautiful, with thousands of peaks competing for green and thousands of valleys covered with clouds.
The Goddess Peak stands tall in the mist, appearing and disappearing in the fog and smoke.
It is said that the life of a goddess is just a dream, and the young girl has no husband.
Zhou Yi focused his attention on the gradually changing mountain scenery.
"Master Fanzhai knows that you are here to see me?"
"I don't know."
She stared at the river waves, her expression distant:
"Reverend Ning was delivering a message to Taoist Yuan, so I didn't need to go, but Feixuan thought that Taoist Brother might still be in Chengdu, so she volunteered to go. Actually, I've wanted to talk to Taoist Brother for a long time, but Master has always been by his side."
"Just leave her alone."
Zhou Yi patiently coaxed him, "The fact that you came to me proves that what I said before was correct. Master Fanzhai's training method is wrong. This shows that what you have heard since childhood is not necessarily true. You can't be a good fairy anymore. You need to be more rebellious."
After hearing this, Shi Feixuan did not refute his words.
When it comes to practicing the Cihang Sword Canon, the method left by the ancestor was actually wrong.
She was on a completely different path, but she was making rapid progress.
"Brother Dao, I heard my uncle say something. Can I ask you about it?"
Zhou Yi thought of the old nun: "What good things can she say? Tell me."
Shi Feixuan first recounted what Master Yixin had said about him being a demon, and then she presented her own point of view.
Then
"Master Uncle said that my ideas are too simple. Yang Guang changed a lot before and after he became emperor, causing the people to suffer in the chaotic times. I, Jingzhai, have the responsibility to restore order to the world. Is there something wrong with what Master Uncle said?"
"Of course."
Zhou Yi said disdainfully:
"It's a high-sounding statement, but it's actually all for the sake of the orthodox tradition. If she believed in the so-called destiny, why would she come down the mountain and just go with the flow? Does that mean the world has to rely solely on her to save it? If so, can this still be called destiny? Or is Cihang Jingzhai the destiny?"
Zhou Yi said calmly:
"Since she's shown murderous intent towards me, it means she herself believes the so-called destiny has changed. Why doesn't she adapt to it? If the Buddhist sect also supports me now, wouldn't the world be pacified at the fastest speed?"
"So, is she still doing this for the common people?"
"She just thinks she's right and wants to convince others."
"Her approach won't work with me. Destiny is something that should be in our own hands."
Shi Feixuan listened quietly and thought about it.
Ever since the Cihang Sword Canon opened a gap, she began to accept things beyond her master's education.
Especially coming from Zhou Yi's mouth.
I wanted to continue listening, but Zhou Yi was too lazy to say anything:
"It's useless to talk nonsense, we have to fight. I'm telling you in advance, no matter if it's your uncle Yixin or the background of other sects, if they cause me trouble, I can only find someone to do it."
"If you can't persuade them, I'll beat them to death. Then, because you used me to practice martial arts, they'll probably love and hate me. That'll be very difficult for you."
After hearing this, Shi Feixuan felt quite complicated and looked at him intently: "Brother Daoist."
Zhou Yi shook his head at that flawless face: "I have never been a soft-hearted person."
Shi Feixuan was silent for a while:
"Master Uncle has decided to take out the Heshi Bi. If you go to the Eastern Capital, many people will definitely come against you. Let's not talk about others for now, but there is one person that you need to pay close attention to, Brother Dao."
"who?"
"It is the demon monk Fu Nanda from India."
She thought of the indecent Indian love book that Zhou Yi had shown her, and her pretty face flushed slightly.
"During the time several holy monks visited Bashu, Fu Nanda, with the help of Li Mi, broke into the Jingnian Zen Monastery and took Master Bu Tan away. Later, Master Bu Tan returned and said that after exchanging Buddhist teachings and martial arts with Fu Nanda, the demon monk's spiritual yoga skills had greatly improved, so he released him."
"Li Mi is your mortal enemy. He treats Fu Nanda as his imperial advisor and has recruited numerous experts from the Western Regions, the South China Sea, Mobei, and Goguryeo, specifically to deal with you."
Zhou Yi frowned slightly after hearing this: "So, there are many obstacles for me to obtain the Heshi Bi."
"Um."
Shi Feixuan nodded gently: "There are also some seniors in our sect who have deep malice towards you."
Zhou Yi looked at her fair and delicate face and suddenly said:
"If I can't get the Heshi Bi, how about you help me steal it?"
Shi Feixuan was stunned for a moment, staring at him without blinking, her ethereal voice slightly hurried: "I help you steal?"
"No?"
Zhou Yi also stared at her. "You must understand that this is not only helping me, but also a way to have the best of both worlds. If you give me the Heshi Bi, your sect elders will not be able to cause any trouble, and will avoid being killed by me."
"At the same time, it can also help you break the mental shackles that have been in place for a long time."
"You've been using me to practice. If you want to break through the sword heart, you need a stronger mental strength, that is, the ultimate emotion, the ultimate love. Love and affection don't come out of thin air. If you don't do something for me, how can you have a strong effect of tempering your heart?"
"Although this violates the taboos of Cihang Jingzhai, it will benefit everything you care about."
Zhou Yi comforted him, "Besides, I will keep it a secret for you, no one will know."
He was just testing the waters, thinking Shi Feixuan would say something nice to refuse.
Unexpectedly.
The serene and profound Saint in front of him suddenly blossomed like a dust-free snow lotus. She covered her mouth and laughed, "Brother Dao, you are so bad."
"You clearly didn't give me anything, but you instigated Feixuan to steal things for you."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "This is just a backup plan."
"If I really need your help, after it's done, I will teach you a secret method of refining the Dao fetus."
Shi Feixuan's long, dark eyebrows stretched freely, revealing a hint of understanding that saw through the world. She smiled and said:
"Brother Dao, after I return to Dongdu this time, I will seriously consider what you said and observe what my uncle and the others do. Feixuan will have an answer."
Zhou Yi showed a hint of appreciation:
"Think for yourself, don't listen to others. I have selfish motives, and so do your uncles and the others. Otherwise, there would be no fighting in this martial arts world."
The two chatted for a few minutes, and then stood at the bow of the boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges.
The Wu Gorge has not yet ended, but the sound of Xiling Beach is already faint like muffled thunder.
The river in this section is turbulent and full of dangerous rocks, hidden under the water. Huangniu Gorge, Dengying Gorge and Kongling Shoal are all dangerous places.
White dogs follow yellow cattle, The beach is as dense as bamboo joints. The road crosses the dangerous world, And people continue the sorrows of the past and present.
Shi Feixuan looked back at the Huangniu Rock Cliff, only to feel the summer clouds passing by like a galloping horse. Her eyes passed over the traces of the ancient plank road and then moved to the young man in white beside her.
Then unfold the painting.
The stone bridge becomes a boat, the Three Gorges become the Luo River, the young man in white always looks at it, the indigo-colored mountains and rivers are immersed in it, making the peaceful lake in the heart of the Luo River fairy full of waves.
It takes only one day to return to Jiangling, a thousand miles away.
The boat is too fast.
At Jiangling Ferry, Shi Feixuan changed her route and headed north. Before leaving, she suddenly had a feeling of "you go to the prosperous city, while I stay in front of the old peak."
The wind from the river blew hard, blowing the strands of black hair under the white jade hairpin in front of her ethereal eyes.
"Brother Dao, do we still have a chance to visit the Three Gorges together again?"
"some."
Zhou Yi smiled and went east along the slowly flowing river, leaving only his back to Shi Feixuan.
In the mist and moonlight of the Twenty-Four Peaks, a man in white went down to Yangzhou.
Saint Maiden Cihang withdrew her gaze and became detached from the world again. She put away the painting and headed north to Dongdu.
And this moment.
The wealthy young man swam back to Baidi City along the Three Gorges. Even when You Niaojuan was chased by the Queen of Yin and jumped into the Three Gorges, he could not swim as far as he did.
The leaves are sparse on the high Baidi City, the sound of cold anvils cuts off the cry of monkeys at night.
Hou Xibai, so sad.
Even the most fair Master Fairy doesn't seem to be that fair.
At the Linjiang Wharf, Hou Xibai suddenly remembered Zhou Yi's words: If you feel sad tomorrow, come back here
He was soaked and ready to head towards Tongfu Inn.
But unexpectedly, a beautiful woman holding a lantern was walking towards the river bank.
Hou Xibai was shocked: "Cai Qi?"
"Well, I lost."
Fan Caiqi teased, "You will never win a painting contest with the Grand Commander in your lifetime."
"What does Caiqi have to teach me?"
Fan Caiqi didn't mind his wet arm, she hugged his right hand and said as they walked: "You are so stupid, if you draw me together, you will win."
Hou Xibai said, "Caiqi thinks so highly of me, how can I surpass Brother Zhou?"
Fan Caiqi was very honest: "I can't win at all."
Seeing Hou Xibai getting even more frustrated, she chuckled a few times and said, "What's wrong with that? If everyone were like General Zhou, the world would be in chaos."
"Besides, he holds a grudge. It's not easy to be with him."
Hou Xibai shook his head and smiled: "Don't say that, Brother Zhou is easy to get along with, but it is true that he holds grudges."
The two of them walked towards Baidi City with a smile. General Zhou, who was still catching the night boat, sneezed and immediately thought about which debtor was saying bad things behind his back.
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(End of this chapter)
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