Chapter 220: Sword Arena

"This is Li Yunhe, Fellow Daoist Li, the chief treasurer of Yunshui Tower of the East Four Sects."

In the private room on the third floor of Changle Building, Zheng Ting introduced his friends to Zhang Dongling and Shui Yurong. Zhang Dongling and Shui Yurong both stood up and saluted politely.

Li Yunhe has a gaunt appearance and sharp eyes. He looks quite clean and elegant in his gray and white robe. He seems to be quite dignified, without the slickness that is common among businessmen.

Li Yunhe returned the greeting politely. After some pleasantries, Zhang Dongling took the main seat and Li Yunhe sat in the guest of honor seat to the right of Zhang Dongling.

Shui Yurong sat on the left side of Zhang Dongling, and Zheng Ting sat below Li Yunhe.

The Qingyun Sect has been passed down for thousands of years, and the various etiquette rules are very complicated. Just the seating arrangement is very particular.

Zhang Dongling and his friends were friends, so they could be more casual. But Li Yunhe was meeting them for the first time, and he was asking for help, so of course he had to be very polite.

They were all foundation-building cultivators and were well-informed. Zheng Ting was also very good at livening up the atmosphere. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became lively and relaxed.

Seeing that the fire was almost ready, Zheng Ting glanced at Zhang Dongling and took the initiative to change the subject: "Yunhe, we asked you to come here because we have something to ask you."

Li Yunhe smiled slightly: "Given our relationship, just speak frankly. I will do my best to help."

Zhang Dongling said: "We have some conflicts with Gao Xian, a foundation-building cultivator of Lianyun Sect. I would like to ask you about his situation..."

"That's easy. Yun Chenglin, the deacon of Lianyun Sect, just happened to come back. I'll call him over."

When Li Yunhe heard that this was an easy task, he immediately asked his followers to go back and bring the person over.

In less than half an hour, Yun Chenglin stood in front of Zhang Dongling and others.

Yun Chenglin didn't know what was going on, and he felt a little nervous when being stared at by several foundation-building cultivators.

It was not until Li Yunhe spoke that Yun Chenglin realized that these people wanted to inquire about Gao Xian.

Yun Chenglin muttered to himself, wondering how Gao Xian had gotten into trouble with these people. He actually admired Gao Xian very much, because he was generous and efficient. He was also very interesting and good at talking.

The most important thing is that Gao Xian never puts on airs as a foundation-building cultivator, and is always polite to everyone. This is not a pretense, but Gao Xian respects others in his bones, regardless of their status.

However, no matter how much he admired Gao Xian, it was impossible for him to keep a secret for him. There were four foundation-building monks in front of him, and one of them was his immediate superior. He could only choose to say less.

"Gao Xian, 33 years old this year, is a disciple of a master of foundation building and alchemy, an outer sect elder of Lianyun Sect. He is proficient in flaming bombs and swordsmanship. When the four sects held a meeting on Feixian Island, Gao Xian swept the foundation building cultivators of the other three sects with his sword and took the lead..."

Yun Chenglin did not go to Feixian Island, but Gao Xian became so famous on Feixian Island that he became a legend of Lianyun Sect.

Everyone in Lianyun Sect can tell some rumors about Gao Xian.

Yun Chenglin has been stationed in Lianyun City for many years and is already familiar with these rumors about Gao Xian.

He picked up some of the most common rumors and talked about them, and also gave a brief evaluation of Gao Xian's character, personality, and abilities.

After all, his contact with Gao Xian was no secret, and all transactions were recorded in detail.

"From my humble opinion, Gao Xian has a gentle personality, but he is quite cunning. He is casual and easygoing in small matters, but has his own opinions on big matters..."

Li Yunhe saw that it was almost done, so he waved his hand and said, "Chenglin, you have worked hard, go down and have a rest."

After sending Yun Chenglin away, Li Yunhe drank a few more glasses of wine with Zhang Dongling and others before taking the initiative to say goodbye.

Zhang Dongling and others saw Li Yunhe out the door, and after some polite exchanges, Li Yunhe got on the carriage.

Yun Chenglin was waiting in the carriage. When he saw Li Yunhe coming up, he hurried to support him.

Li Yunhe swept Yun Chenglin's hand away with a flick of his sleeve, and he scolded with a smile: "No need to be so attentive."

After he sat firmly, he praised again: "You did a good job today. Talk about Gao Xian's affairs and do him a favor. However, what Gao Xian bought in Yunshui Tower is confidential, and you must not tell me."

Yun Chenglin didn't dare to speak, just nodded and smiled apologetically.

Li Yunhe asked again: "Are you friends with Gao Xian?"

"It's not a close relationship, but we're old customers. We have a pretty close relationship."

Yun Chenglin answered cautiously, "Gao Xian is a foundation-building cultivator, and he is generous. For the sake of business, of course I must do my best to make friends with him."

Li Yunhe smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. Zhang Dongling and the others are not my friends."

He paused and said, "Zhang Dongling and Gao Xian are going to fight on the sword arena at noon tomorrow. I just said that I would go to support them. Since you are familiar with Gao Xian, I will take you to see the fun."

Yun Chenglin was slightly startled, and then he became a little puzzled: "Based on what I know about Gao Xian, he is not someone who likes to cause trouble."

Li Yunhe sneered: "If you don't cause trouble, trouble will come to you. Zhang Dongling has taken a fancy to a girl next to Gao Xian, and Gao Xian is unwilling to give in. How could Zhang Dongling let him go!"

"Zhang Dongling and his gang are being a bit overbearing," Yun Chenglin complained.

"You are still so naive at over 40. If someone has power, they will use it to bully others. Otherwise, what is the point of having this power?"

Li Yunhe found it somewhat amusing. This was the way the world was. No matter what sect or city, one had to step on others to get to the top.

Yun Chenglin asked again with doubt: "Zhang Dongling is so domineering and forcibly snatched the girl, the girl must hate him, right?"

"Zhang Dongling will first establish the master-disciple relationship after he snatches the girl away. With this relationship, the higher the girl's achievements in the future, the less likely she will dare to mess around."

Li Yunhe said leisurely: "Besides, cultivators cultivate the Great Dao. How can a little anger and resentment from childhood be compared with the favor of leading to the Great Dao. The great sage seemed to have helped the girl, but perhaps he blocked her Great Dao..."

At the same time, Wan Yingying was muttering to Gao Xian angrily: "Brother, that guy is so abominable. He pretends to be doing this for my own good. It's disgusting! When I become powerful in the future, I will teach this guy a lesson!"

Gao Xian smiled and said, "No need to do that later. I will help you vent your anger tomorrow at noon and teach these two guys a lesson."

Wan Yingying's big eyes showed some worry: "Brother, they are outnumbered, why don't we just forget it."

"Keep your word."

Gao Xian said slowly, "Besides, these people must have figured out my background. Where can I go if I want to attend the Qingyun Dharma Assembly?"

Wan Yingying's face was filled with guilt. "It's all my fault for being playful. If I had stayed in my room, there wouldn't have been so many problems."

"How can I blame you for this? If I have to blame someone, I should blame the bad world."

Gao Xian rubbed Wan Yingying's head and said, "It's actually a good thing. At least I know you have extraordinary talent. I happen to know a powerful person. I will take you to find her tomorrow."

He smiled again and said: "When you become a real person or a real lord in the future, don't forget me, your brother."

"I will never forget."

Wan Yingying saw Gao Xian smiling and didn't seem to be serious. She raised her hand anxiously: "I, Wan Yingying, swear to heaven..."

"Hahaha……"

Gao Xian laughed and held Wan Yingying's hand. "Okay, I know you have this intention. There's no need to swear or swear."

"Come on, the sun is about to set and it's not hot anymore. I'll take you out for a walk..."

Gao Xian was in a good mood. Although Wan Yingying was a little hesitant, she couldn't resist the temptation to go shopping, especially since Gao Xian was taking her with him.

The two went to a busy night market together, ate honey figurines, kebabs, and honeydew melons...

After Wan Yingying came back, she was still too excited to sleep. It was the first time in her life that she ate such sweet honey men, such delicious grilled skewers, and such crispy and sweet honeydew melons.

The fear, anxiety, guilt and sadness during the day were all dispelled by Gao Xian's gentle and caring words. Only these delicious foods and Gao Xian's warm hands were deeply engraved in my heart...

The next morning, a white-haired old man wearing a dark green pine-patterned robe came.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Although the other party is just a Qigong practitioner, he represents Yun Qiu Shui's identity.

Gao Xian greeted politely: "Butler Li, thank you for troubling you again."

Butler Li bowed and said, "Mr. Gao, I'm sorry. I have told my master about your situation. I'm sorry, but my master can't come today because of something else. I can only cheer for Mr. Gao on his behalf. I hope Mr. Gao won't mind."

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

Gao Xian smiled and said, "It's the same even if Steward Li is here. This is a small matter after all. I don't want to trouble Brother Yun."

Butler Li's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was surprised by the title Gao Xian, but he controlled his emotions well and did not say anything, but just bowed deeply.

After waiting for a while, Zhou Ye also arrived. His eyes were red and his face was haggard, and he looked like he hadn't slept all night.

Zhou Ye smiled bitterly and said, "I went to find Master Xuan Yue, but I couldn't even get in."

He was also helpless. His daughter had clearly chosen Jindan Zhenren as her master, but at the critical moment, he could not provide any help at all.

He couldn't help but feel a bit resentful towards Xuan Yue Zhenren, but he didn't dare to say anything more.

"No problem."

Gao Xian comforted Zhou Ye and said, "Uncle Zhou is thoughtful. I can handle these small matters."

Zhou Ye said: "I have asked someone about it. Zhang Dongling is the deacon of the Law Enforcement Court of the Wind Department. He has a high status in the Law Enforcement Court..."

"I see."

Gao Xian didn't care. He had talked to Yun Qiu Shui's housekeeper. Although Yun Qiu Shui didn't come, his housekeeper did and expressed his support.

Yun Qiu Shui did not stop him, which meant that Zhang Dongling and others had no one to support them.

Gao Xian didn't want to cause trouble. This time it wasn't a big deal, but Shui Yurong and Zhang Dongling were a little too rampant.

Since no one has any background, things are very simple.

Gao Xian and others called a horse carriage. This carriage could not be compared with the Qingluo carriage, but it was quite clean and tidy, the carriage was not small, and it moved extremely smoothly and quickly.

Several people took a carriage all the way to the sword-discussing platform in the sword workshop, which was a stone platform several meters high and about ten meters long and wide.

The green stone platform was covered with bloodstains, and it looked like it had been the site of countless bloody battles.

There is an open square around, which is empty.

Gao Xian and his group had just arrived when Zhang Dongling and his group also arrived. Today, Zhang Dongling had also called a few friends to come and cheer him up. More than a dozen foundation-building cultivators came together, and the momentum was quite impressive.

Zhou Ye's old face was miserable, he felt that his life was in danger today!

Wan Yingying was also intimidated by the other party's momentum. She bit her lips hard and held Gao Xian's hand tightly with her small hand.

Although Da Niu was courageous, he was suppressed by the natural pressure released by a group of foundation-building monks. He could not even breathe, and his dark face became abnormally pale. Only his eyes still showed a bit of stubbornness and defiance.

Gao Xian took two steps forward and blocked the momentum of many foundation-building cultivators.

He bowed to Zhang Dongling and smiled: "Daoyou is really a trustworthy person, let's get started."

Shui Yurong, who was standing next to Zhang Dongling, said loudly, "It's agreed. I'll go first."

"It's all up to you." Gao Xian bowed. He didn't care who came. It didn't matter if this group of monks came together! The manager of the sword arena came over with the contract book. "There are two kinds of contracts in the sword arena, the victory and defeat contract, and the life and death contract.

"In a win-lose contract, the fight ends when one party concedes defeat. In a life-and-death contract, the fight ends when one party concedes defeat. Everything the loser has will belong to the winner."

Without waiting for Gao Xian to speak, Shui Yurong sneered, "What's there to think about? We'll fight to the death!"

As she spoke, she picked up the pen and wrote her name on the life and death contract.

Zhang Dongling's expression changed, and he looked at Shui Yurong with eyes full of scrutiny, suspicion, and even a bit of suppressed anger.

Shui Yurong has no grudge against Gao Xian, but she insisted on choosing a life and death contract. She must have set her sights on Gao Xian's things! The most valuable thing is undoubtedly Wan Yingying! She wanted to kill Gao Xian and snatch Wan Yingying away. No wonder she was so eager to join the battle yesterday, it turned out that she had already made up her mind...

The more Zhang Dongling thought about it, the angrier he became. They usually had a good relationship, but he didn't expect this woman to be so vicious and directly try to snatch the person he liked.

He then hated himself for being careless. Wan Yingying was worth at least one million spirit stones. Even if Shui Yurong could not accurately estimate Wan Yingying's value, she could probably calculate it based on his reaction.

But it was too late to stop it now, Gao Xian had already signed the life and death contract!

Zhang Dongling stared at Shui Yurong, but Shui Yurong pretended not to see him. Isn't the purpose of making friends to share benefits? Wan Yingying is much more valuable than Zhang Dongling as a friend! Maybe I can only be a villain for once...

Gao Xian didn't know what Shui Yurong was thinking. He didn't understand why Shui Yurong hated him so much and looked so confident of winning! But these were all minor details. He smiled and said, "Friend Shui has such a strong fighting spirit. I admire you..."

He was also somewhat curious about how many of Qingyun Sect's foundation-building cultivators could withstand!

Next chapter will be updated at 10 o'clock~ 　　 　 (End of this chapter)