That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 164 Willing to accompany me to see Jiangnan

"The timing of my departure depends on how fast Zhang Daban is progressing in Jiangnan." Xiao Zhinan said softly, then turned around and left Xu Beiyou's room without staying.

Xu Beiyou lay on the bed again, closed his eyes, and began to silently exercise the newly born [-] Platinum Sword Qi in his body to adapt to this "new body" with an inexplicable sword as the spine.

It has to be said that a semi-immortal figure like Zhang Baisui does have the ability to be unpredictable, and the method of implanting an inexplicable sword in Xu Beiyou's body is not far behind even if it is not as good as the immortal family's supernatural powers of the bones of the living and the dead.In other words, the earth immortal masters who have reached the 36th floor or are close to the [-]th floor already have some mystical means of real gods, such as Qingchen's hexagram calculation, Murong Xuanyin's mysterious pupil, Qiu Ye The one qi transforms the three cleans, and even the last few swords of Jian [-].

The Jianzong lineage does not pay much attention to their own body. There was once a Jianzong patriarch who used his natal sword to refine his entire body into a human-shaped sword weapon. , the whole person is comparable to the indestructible Vajra of Buddhism, and even surpasses it in terms of lethality, known as the supreme sword body.

Just like two people fighting, it is easy to kill the person holding the sword, but it is difficult to break the sword. Therefore, after cultivating the supreme sword body, there is almost no weakness in Buddhism, and there is no fear of poisonous poisons. If Gongsun Zhongmou could cultivate the Supreme Sword Body, he would not have died under Qiuye's Suppressing Demon Awl, and would have only been seriously injured at most.

However, there are two huge hidden dangers in practicing this method. First, when tempering one's body with the sword gang, one has to endure pain that is several times more severe than Ling Chi.The second is that this method is dangerous. After the cultivation is successful, the whole person loses vitality, just like a cold gold stone. If one is not careful during the cultivation process, it is very likely that oneself will be refined into a dead object of the sword weapon, and the soul of the person will become trapped in the sword. The sword spirit in the weapon will never be reborn forever.

Therefore, except for the ancestor of the sword sect who pioneered this method, there are very few people who can practice the supreme sword body in the future. In Gongsun Zhongmou's generation, the sword sect was overthrown, the talents withered, and it was almost lost.

However, today's Xu Beiyou has benefited from Zhang Baisui's personal attack. The half-human half-sword has the meaning of the supreme sword body. The method of cultivation of the Supreme Sword Body is twice the result with half the effort. It may not be possible to reproduce the Supreme Sword Body that the ancestor of the Sword Sect relied on for a while.

But these are all things to say, the most important thing for Xu Beiyou right now is to regain control of his physique, thoroughly consolidate the realm of ghosts and immortals, so that he can gain a bit of a foundation in this Jiangnan land surrounded by powerful enemies.

After about three days like this, Xu Beiyou could barely get off the ground and walk without hindrance, but his upper body was still a little stiff, and he couldn't make too much movement. If the movement was violent, it would cause pain like a sword cutting.

However, the four-nine platinum sword energy in Xu Beiyou's body these days has really benefited a lot. After all, the four-nine platinum sword energy is the fundamental method of the sword sect, and it is more in line with the sword 36. Now Xu Beiyou has replaced it with the four-nine platinum sword Qi-activated sword 36 is obviously more mellow and smooth than before, and its power is more than a step higher. It also has the profound background of the previous dragon and tiger alchemy. fold.It has to be said that Gongsun Zhongmou's foresight when he chose the foundation building method for Xu Beiyou was not revealed until now.

It's hard to imagine that Xu Beiyou, a young man who came from the northwest, has the demeanor of an aristocratic family after changing his clothes. He wears a dark silver crown inlaid with oriental pearls on his head, a black embroidered bijia on the outside, a brocade belt around his waist, and a dark red shirt inside. Robe with python pattern, black boots inlaid with black jade fangs, not a bit of the rouge of Jiangnan scholars, but more like a son from the northern generals, heroic and extraordinary.

It's just that Xu Beiyou has no official title, so this outfit can be worn in private, but if it is put on in public, whether it is Dongzhu or python pattern, it is a big violation.

It's just that today's Xie Yuan is probably owned by Xiao Zhinan alone, so there is nothing to be jealous of here. It just so happens that today is a sunny day, and Xu Beiyou is sitting in a small pavilion near the lake, basking in the warm spring breeze and sunshine, reading a few pages of books, which is really rare beautiful thing.

Xiao Zhinan walked into the pavilion, sat opposite Xu Beiyou, looked him up and down, and said with a smile: "During the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Zheng, there was a trend of men wearing female make-up, lipstick, red silk hair, and flirtatious young men. The red and purple colors are strange, and later, there are many kinds of men with gold hairpins and jade hairpins on their heads, and women's red and purple skirts. Among them, the son of a wealthy man in the south of the Yangtze River is the most famous, and he is called "Bing Wanxia" Qi, delicious and dazzling, creamy and fragrant, progressive in the morning and evening. At that time, an old gentleman cried and wrote a poem saying, "Those who are covered in women's clothes are all scholars." This is regarded as a sign of the country's subjugation. Until the world is in chaos, Refugees are everywhere, and this unhealthy trend gradually dissipates. It's just that in this peaceful and prosperous age, this trend shows signs of resurgence. But in my opinion, men are still the most beautiful men."

Xu Beiyou put down the book in his hand, and said: "Mr. once said that the way of the world is judged by clothes. It can be roughly divided into six stages. The first stage is that the world is initially determined, and a thousand wastes are waiting for prosperity. From the top to the dignitaries, to the bottom. The common people are all dressed in plain clothes. In the second stage, the world is getting better and the world is peaceful, and the women of rich and noble families start to pay attention to dressing up, rich and luxurious. In the third stage, the prosperity of the world begins to appear, and the women of common people's families imitate the rich and noble women and show off their beauty. In the fourth stage, the peaceful and prosperous age is like a rich and noble peony. Men from rich and noble families also pay attention to dressing up and like strange clothes. At this time, it is already an upside-down and ominous appearance of women wearing men's crowns and men wearing women's skirts."

Xiao Zhinan didn't expect that the young man who was ignorant of the phrase "The prince and general Xiangning have kindness" could say such a thing now, even if it is heard from others, it is quite rare, Can't help but continue to ask with great interest: "What about the sixth stage?"

Xu Beiyou said in a soft voice: "The sixth stage is the peak and decline, and signs of decline are beginning to appear. Inside and outside the court, from the ministers to the gentry and old scholars, a group of people who should be the most conservative and respectful are also doing the same thing. Wearing official uniforms at court, and entertaining guests with red makeup at court, this is the sign of ruin."

Rao Xiao Zhinan, who is used to the big world, was deeply touched when he heard these words. Today's Daqi is almost in the third to fourth stage. Women, no matter rich or poor, love beauty. Sincerity is the main thing, but there are also a small number of wealthy scholars who began to like exotic clothes, and even put on rouge, taking female makeup as their beauty.

Seeing Xiao Zhinan thoughtful, Xu Beiyou didn't know how to continue speaking. While hesitating, Xiao Zhinan came back to his senses and said with a smile: "I really admire you for three days, can you write poems and odes? If so, can you?" Write me a poem?"

Xu Beiyou shook his head helplessly and said: "Your Highness, it's difficult for me. I study only to broaden my horizons, and I don't learn the way of poetry, but if I pick up the wisdom of the predecessors, I can try my best."

Xiao Zhinan groaned with a smile, "It's okay to use the work of the predecessors."

Xu Beiyou thought for a long time, then glanced at the book in his hand, and said softly: "The so-called beauties use flowers as their appearance, birds as their voice, the moon as their god, willows as their form, jade as their bones, and ice and snow as their skin. With the autumn water as the posture and the poetry as the heart, his appearance is alluring, and his face is like jade."

Xiao Zhinan tilted his head slightly, and asked jokingly, "I don't know the name of this beauty? Is her surname Yan Ruyu?"

Xu Beiyou said softly, "You may wish to guess."

Xiao Zhinan remained silent, and after about half a stick of incense, she finally remembered, but didn't say it out loud.

It is a short poem from the Book of Songs, "There are beauties in Yanzhao, and the beauty is Yan Ruyu."

The so-called land of Yanzhao refers to the Zhili area of ​​Yanzhou today, which naturally includes the majestic imperial capital.

Xiao Zhinan turned his head and looked out of the pavilion, so that Xu Beiyou couldn't see the expression on her face clearly.

Xu Beiyou did not speak. He is not a literati, but he is not a rough and reckless man. He has his own delicate thoughts. If he understands it, it is fate. If he does not understand it, he will not force it. The two sides can also leave three minutes to meet in the future to avoid embarrassment.

The two were silent for a long time, when Xu Beiyou was disappointed, Xiao Zhinan suddenly turned his head and asked softly: "If I can come back from the imperial capital, Jinxiu Jiangnan, would you like to accompany me to see it?"

Xu Beiyou was first surprised, then pleasantly surprised, then took a deep breath, and solemnly said a word.

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)