Chapter 221: Guanyun Pavilion in Four Seasons Mountain, an invitation to meet, the secret of Master Yuqing Sword Immortal’s fake death
"Who does Feng Jun want me to find?" Xia Jin answered without thinking.
"The son of the Chen Sect's leader, Jiang Yuheng."
Jiang Lan looked at her and said slowly, "I want to know his whereabouts and whereabouts. It would be best if he could show up on his own initiative."
"Brother Jiang?"
"Jiang... Jiang Yuheng?"
Xia Jin was stunned and subconsciously called him "Senior Brother". Then he reacted and quickly changed his words.
She was a little puzzled. What did Jiang Lan want to do with Jiang Yuheng? Could it be because of the Yuheng essence in him? "I know Jiang Yuheng has a crush on you. Now he is hiding somewhere and refuses to show up. After thinking about it, perhaps only General Xia Jin can help me." Jiang Lan said seriously.
Xia Jin felt a little conflicted when he heard this.
Ever since she learned that the Chen Sect and the Blood Immortal Sect were in collusion, she had drawn a clear line between them. However, after all, she had practiced in the Chen Sect and received guidance from some of the elders there, and the Chen Sect was also indebted to her.
She also has a close relationship with Jiang Yuheng.
She has always been a person who values gratitude. Unless Jiang Yuheng really did something against the law of nature, it would be difficult for her to take action against him.
"General Xia Jin, what are you hesitating about? Didn't you say that as long as I ask you, you will agree to it as long as you can do it?"
"It seems that Jiang Yuheng is still somewhat special to you." Jiang Lan picked up the wine jug and poured himself a glass. His tone was casual, neither hurried nor slow.
Hearing this, Xia Jin shook his head suddenly and explained, "Feng Jun misunderstood. Jiang Yuheng and I were just fellow disciples in the past. Now I have drawn a clear line with Chen Sect, and naturally there is no relationship between me and Jiang Yuheng."
"Then why are you hesitating?" Jiang Lan smiled but stared at her.
Xia Jin explained, "I'm just surprised. Are you planning to deal with Jiang Yuheng, Feng Jun?"
"It's not because of this. The relationship between me and Chen Zong has long been hostile. Chen Zong will not tolerate me, and will definitely try every possible way to deal with me next time."
"So, I want to find Jiang Yuheng and ask him to do me a favor. When we first met in Anqiu City, we had a great conversation and even felt that we had met too late. From what I knew about Jiang Yuheng at the time, he might not know about the collusion between the Dust Sect and the Blood Immortal Sect."
"This makes me feel that Jiang Yuheng can still be saved and is not really stubborn and unrepentant."
"In that case, let's give the Chen Sect a chance to turn back from its wrong path. Perhaps we can use this opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the Blood Immortal Sect." Jiang Lan took a sip of wine and said slowly.
“So that’s how it is.”
Xia Jin suddenly realized what was going on when she heard this, but she was not very optimistic about Jiang Lan's statement.
When she was planning to follow Ye Ming, she had mentioned the matter to Jiang Yuheng. Jiang Yuheng told her not to worry about it and told her that the sect leader and the ancestor knew Ye Ming's identity and background very well.
In other words... Jiang Yuheng actually knows Ye Ming's identity.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Jiang Yuheng knew that Ye Ming was the successor of the Blood Immortal Sect, but he still chose to conceal his identity. From this point, we can see what his choice was.
"I understand. I will try my best to contact him." Xia Jin did not continue to be indecisive, but agreed to Jiang Lan's request.
But she was not sure whether Jiang Yuheng would believe her now.
"Then I'll have to trouble General Xia Jin." Jiang Lan smiled and said gratefully.
"Mr. Feng, please forgive me. This is my job." Xia Jin quickly shook his head.
Jiang Lan raised his glass, and she quickly picked up her glass and returned it.
In fact, Jiang Lan also had other ways to find and confirm Jiang Yuheng's whereabouts. After all, he had the Seven-Star Jade Talisman that Ge Qixing had refined for Xiao Teng.
The jade talisman was the result of Ge Qixing's years of hard work in observing the celestial phenomena at night and comprehending the essence of the seven stars. It could sense the origin of the seven stars.
However, less than half a year had passed since the Seven Star Origin came into the world, and Jiang Yuheng was still unable to completely refine it.
However, as soon as Jiang Lan uses the Seven-Star Jade Talisman, Ge Qixing will feel it.
At present, he does not want Ge Qixing to know the truth about Xiao Teng’s death, so he still has time to use this Seven-Star Jade Talisman.
Shortly after Jiang Lan left Xiajin's territory, the elder of Taiyi Sect who was responsible for escorting Chenyu Sect also sent news that the resettlement issue there had been dealt with and everything was to be done according to Jiang Lan's instructions.
And then, just as Jiang Lan was preparing to return to the imperial capital to resolve the hidden dangers in Dongyuan Prefecture.
He received a somewhat unexpected news.
Of course, this "accident" was only relative. Jiang Lan itself was not very surprised by the content of the news.
"Four Seasons Mountain, Guanyun Pavilion, invite me to meet you?"
“This is indeed a great place to invite someone to meet.”
Jiang Lan still had some impression of the place mentioned in the invitation message. It was a very famous mountain in Daxia. It was said that the scenery at the foot, bottom, middle and top of the mountain was different, as if the four seasons were always there.
Some people say that the mountain was the place where the Four Seasons God ascended to become an immortal, while others say that the mountain has been blessed and protected by the Four Seasons God. The scenery is beautiful, and countless people go there to admire it every year.
At the top of the mountain, the snow is white and the sky and earth are white. Looking around, it feels like being on top of the clouds, so it is also called the Cloud Viewing Pavilion.
Jiang Lan hadn't seen Su Qinghan for a long time. Since they last parted in the imperial capital and sent her to Dao Cang Sword Sect, the two had never met again.
In the beginning, Su Qinghan would often send him messages to inform him of his practice life in Dao Cang Sword Sect, but later, as Jiang Lan's "affairs" increased and he became increasingly busy, the conversations between the two of them became less frequent.
This time, Su Qinghan suddenly took the initiative to send a message, inviting him to meet, and set the location at Guanyun Pavilion on Four Seasons Mountain.
What is the meaning behind this is quite intriguing.
"Although the scenery of Four Seasons Mountain is beautiful, it is indeed a good place to bury corpses..."
Jiang Lan took a step and traveled through the void. He knew that this invitation was a Hongmen Banquet, but he had to go.
The reason is actually very simple. He still has a big chess game left for Su Qinghan. Before this game is over, nothing can happen to Su Qinghan.
In addition, there is one more thing, more or less, that Su Qinghan is his woman.
It was obvious that the Cang Jian Sect was threatening Su Qinghan with his life.
"Why do you want to die?"
"Yuqing Sword Immortal is even more stupid and stubborn than I thought. Even now, he still can't see the situation clearly."
…
The sky was bright, but the entire mountaintop seemed to be covered with white snow. Looking around, everything was covered in silver. The sky and the ground seemed to be pure white. In the void, tiny snowflakes were falling.
An ancient pavilion stood quietly in the snow on the mountain. Perhaps because of the cold, there was frost on the eaves, and long and thin icicles hung on them. They were crystal clear and very beautiful.
Above your head, you can hear some subtle rustling sounds like dead leaves falling.
Su Qinghan stood gracefully under the eaves. Because it was quite cold on the top of the mountain, she wore a straight-collared, double-breasted fox fur cloak over her light blue skirt. The pure white fur looked very soft, and it contrasted beautifully with the snow on the top of the mountain.
She tiptoed slightly, cupped her hands in front of her mouth, and exhaled softly. Suddenly, a misty white fog came out, and tiny snowflakes fell down and shattered into disorder in the void.
"This snow scene is so beautiful..."
Su Qinghan's eyes were filled with joy and excitement, and his face seemed to be slightly flushed because of the hot air he exhaled.
It seldom snows in Yuyi City where she was born. This is the first time she has seen such a world covered in silver since she was a child. It seems that only pure color remains between heaven and earth, so white that it seems as if there is no dirt at all.
"The snow scene is beautiful, but it is unexpectedly cold."
In Su Qinghan's mind, he heard the voice of the sword spirit of the nameless sword, which was still as calm and indifferent as ever.
"It's snowing, so it's a little cold, that's normal..."
Upon hearing this, Su Qinghan wrapped his fox fur cloak tightly, then stood on tiptoe and looked towards the foot of the mountain. There was some expectation, nervousness and uneasiness in his eyes, as if he wanted to see a certain face.
"Yeah, it's quite normal." The sword spirit's voice was still indifferent, but Su Qinghan detected a hint of sarcasm.
However, she didn't care and still looked down the mountain from time to time, waiting for someone.
"You are a smart person. You should be able to guess the purpose of your master, Master Yuqing..."
Seeing that she ignored him, the sword spirit spoke again indifferently, "You have a better future and better choices, but why did you agree to her in the end?"
Su Qinghan still didn't answer.
"I really don't understand the emotions of you humans. If you want to struggle, why don't you just do it happily? If you do this, no one will be happy."
"You neither followed your master's wishes nor gave your so-called sweetheart any warning. What exactly do you want to do?"
The sword spirit no longer concealed its sarcasm at this point.
"Master has taught me and taught me the skills. I cannot disobey Master's orders, nor can I betray her, so I promised her to repay her kindness."
"And the young master has protected and doted on me, and I am also loyal to him. I know his intelligence and will definitely understand what is going on."
"After all, he is called the future Emperor of Heaven by the world. Is there anything he doesn't know?" Su Qinghan finally answered it, but his tone seemed very free and easy.
"The future Emperor of Heaven? Do you really dare to believe it? Even the one who created me doesn't dare to call himself that." The sword spirit mocked.
"You probably won't believe it, but I've always believed that the reason I was able to pull you out must have been arranged by the young master." Su Qinghan shook her head slightly.
The sword spirit said indifferently, "You are ignorant and foolish. If you didn't have a huge cause and effect relationship with me, how could I agree to follow you? Who in this world can arrange for me?"
"You don't understand." Su Qinghan still shook his head.
The sword spirit sneered and didn't answer.
The wind and snow on the top of the mountain became stronger. Su Qinghan sat back in the pavilion. On the white jade table in the middle, there was a small red clay stove warming the wine. There were candied fruits, pastries and other snacks placed next to it.
This pavilion seems to have a strange magical power. No matter how strong the wind and snow are outside, it seems that it cannot blow in.
Su Qinghan waited quietly, and when the wine was about to cool down, he put it on a small stove to warm it up, and continued this action.
The pavilion was filled with a mellow and long-lasting aroma of wine, which made people drunk at the first smell.
"It seems that the person you have been thinking about has no intention of coming. Anyone smart will know what is going on..." The sword spirit was about to make a mocking sound, but it stopped abruptly.
The wind and snow outside the pavilion seemed to have stopped at this moment. Su Qinghan noticed it and looked up, only to see a figure standing outside the pavilion. The expression on her face suddenly became one of surprise.
"This wine seems to have been warmed up many times. Sorry to have kept you waiting."
Jiang Lan walked in with a smile on her face.
Su Qinghan stood up and wanted to speak, but found that they had not seen each other for a long time and didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Sir, there's something on your collar..."
Finally, her eyes fell on Jiang Lan's collar. She walked up to him and brushed away a few snowflakes that had gotten on his collar at some point.
Her movements were gentle and patient. After brushing off the snowflakes, she also carefully and attentively smoothed out the wrinkled collar.
At this moment, she felt as if she had returned to the time when she was with Jiang Lan in Anyang City.
The wine in the pavilion was rich in aroma. Although the stove was small, it was very warm. No matter how strong the wind and snow were outside, they could not blow in.
Su Qinghan then poured wine for Jiang Lan.
Jiang Lan noticed the snacks, cakes and candied fruits prepared on the jade table and was slightly surprised. When he was in Anyang City, he casually mentioned which snacks he liked to eat. He didn't expect Su Qinghan still remembered them.
Chu Chan was also present at the time, and it was Chu Chan who asked the question. Su Qinghan was already extremely annoyed with Chu Chan, so she just sat there meditating silently, not wanting to be influenced by her. But she never expected that she was still listening attentively and heard every word without missing a word.
"You are thoughtful."
Jiang Lan smiled, picked up a candied date, threw it into his mouth, and said, "It's quite sweet."
"As long as you like it, young master." Su Qinghan also smiled.
"I heard that you are planning to travel far away, leaving Dao Cang Sword Sect and Zhongtian Province?"
Over a small red clay stove, snacks, and fine wine, Jiang Lan and Su Qinghan slowly began to chat.
"I originally planned to go to the Shiwandashan Mountains. It was said that there was an opportunity for me there..." Su Qinghan told the truth.
"The Shiwan Mountains are quite far away from Zhongtian Province, located to the west of Xiling Province. It is an extremely dangerous forbidden area in the land of Jiuzhou. It is said that a saint once fell there, and even now, some areas still have unevaporated holy blood..."
"With your current cultivation strength, are you sure you can come back after you go there?" Jiang Lan asked.
"Honor and fortune are achieved through risk. I will try my best to come back alive." Su Qinghan had a smile on his face.
"Try to come back alive? Trying is not an option. You can't die there." Jiang Lan shook his head.
"Master, what if I die?" Su Qinghan suddenly asked.
"Then I will go to the Nine Netherworld and bring you back safely." Jiang Lan said.
"Sir, you shouldn't have come..."
"But I want you to take me away."
Su Qinghan looked at him and was silent for a moment. His eyes, which were originally smiling, suddenly turned red and his voice became choked and trembling.
She wanted to explain, but Jiang Lan stretched out a finger to block her mouth and said, "Don't say such things. I understand. Why wouldn't I come?"
Su Qinghan bit her lower lip, tears streaming down her fair and flawless face.
"Your character is always like this. You care too much about favors and put yourself in the most humble corner. It was the same when you were in Yuyi City. If it wasn't for the family, how could you sacrifice yourself for me?"
"Now, in order to repay your master's kindness, are you planning to die? Sometimes people can live more comfortably and freely if they are a little selfish, and there is no need to struggle and suffer so much."
Jiang Lan helped Su Qinghan wipe the tears from her face, then stood up and reached out to pull her up.
This dilemma is indeed a difficult choice.
Of course, the main reason is not because of Su Qinghan.
"Yuqing Sword Immortal, you are one of the three famous sword immortals of Daxia, and your reputation is known far and wide. Are you planning to hide in the dark and launch a sneak attack?" Jiang Lan suddenly spoke lightly.
As his voice fell, a dazzling sword light suddenly appeared in the pavilion, like a bright sun under the clear sky, magnificent, heavy, and solemn, carrying a fierce murderous aura that oppressed everything.
Any living creature under this sword would seem to be turned into dust, with both body and soul destroyed by the sword.
The area between Su Qinghan's eyebrows glowed, as if a hazy light was blooming, and in the void, it condensed into a faint and blurry human figure.
She was wearing a Taoist robe and a jade hairpin. She had a cool and fair face, skin as white as porcelain, and towering breasts. She was none other than Immortal Yuqing.
She attacked with the force of thunder, an extremely powerful killing move. At this moment, the wind and snow between heaven and earth seemed to have been cleared away.
The sky and the ground were filled with terrifying sword energy, like mountains and stars, majestic and huge, roaring and covering the sky and the sun.
Jiang Lan raised his hand, and there seemed to be a hazy chaotic mist spreading between his palms and fingers.
As he shook his fingers to block it, the clanging sound of metal colliding was heard in the void. If you look closely, you will find that the secret power of the world is flowing between his palms. That clanging sound is more like the vast sacred sound of the creation of the world, and the blurry and faint shadows of the world are floating in it.
With this palm of his hand, there appeared a vision of the world being created and chaos being born and destroyed. With just one palm, he blocked the extremely powerful sword of Master Yuqing.
Boom!!!
A horrible collision sound broke out, and the entire Four Seasons Mountain shook violently, as if a terrible earthquake had occurred.
The snow that had accumulated for a long time was like a landslide, rushing in all directions with a roar, and the sky was torn into a faint crack by the aftermath.
The sky was filled with white snow, the mountains were shaking, but the Guanyun Pavilion remained standing.
"You are indeed amazing. You have really become a big shot. Back then in Yuyi City, there was no aura fluctuation on you."
The figure of True Man Yuqing slowly appeared and stood in mid-air.
She was very surprised and shocked. She thought it was an extremely powerful attack, but it was blocked by Jiang Lan. Not only that, she found that the two seemed to be evenly matched in the fight just now?
"Back in Yuyi City, you didn't dare to attack me, but now you have the courage."
"Is this a desperate move?" Jiang Lan smiled faintly and stood in the air.
In the Guanyun Pavilion, Su Qinghan had already fainted. There was a secret technique in the Su Nu Qixing Gong, called the Qiyou Technique, which could control and influence a person's mind silently. Of course, the premise was that the other party was relaxed and unguarded.
Su Qinghan had practiced this secret technique, and so had True Man Yuqing.
From the moment Su Qinghan first sent him a message and invited him to meet here, Jiang Lan had already guessed something.
But he was a little surprised. Even with the power of True Man Yuqing, he was unable to completely influence and control Su Qinghan's mind. He could only slightly control her thinking.
In Jiang Lan's opinion, the essence of the prayer technique is not much different from "brainwashing". Su Qinghan herself probably already knows that she has been hit by her master Yuqing Zhenren's prayer technique.
For the sake of the sect, True Man Yuqing chose to abandon his disciples without hesitation.
"It's not like I'm going to burn my boats. I showed up today just to capture you and negotiate with the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"If you surrender, perhaps you can suffer less physical pain." Master Yuqing said calmly.
"negotiation?"
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "The Dao Cang Sword Sect is so bold that they actually dared to attack me. Just based on what you did today, Yuqing Sword Immortal, the Dao Cang Sword Sect is enough to be destroyed a hundred times."
"As long as we capture you, the Prime Minister's Mansion will naturally sit down and negotiate with the Dao Cang Sword Sect." True Man Yuqing's eyes were cold, as if thousands of sword energies were flowing through them.
"You are only in name only in Dao Cang Sword Sect, why are you so determined to help them? Are you willing to give up even your own disciple?"
"What did the previous Great Xia Emperor promise you?"
"Or is it because of the master who adopted and taught you?" Jiang Lan stared at Master Yuqing, smiling faintly, and then suddenly changed his tone and said, "If I tell you a secret about your master's fake death, what will you do?"
(End of this chapter)
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