That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 309
The sun was shining brightly, and the fleet was moored quietly on the somewhat turbid water in the port. On the pier, there were forces intertwined back and forth, creating a peaceful and peaceful scene.

Xu Beiyou sat under a poplar tree that was showing its tender yellow and tender green color, with his back leaning against the trunk, not speaking, with a jug of wine beside him, and taking a sip from time to time, each sip was his own thoughts.

Not far behind him, Song Guanguan and more than a dozen Sword Qi Lingkong Hall swordsmen stood quietly, and farther away was the carriage they had come in.

No matter whether Xu Beiyou is already famous in Jiangdu, and no matter whether he gradually took over the power of Jianzong from Zhang Xueyao, when he really faced the Daoist sect, he still felt a little uneasy in his heart.

He had the most contact with the Town Demon Palace, and most of the time he was hunted down by the Town Demon Palace, and most of the time he fought against the Town Demon Palace was passive. Even if he had no choice, he had no choice, but this time it was different. This time, he took the initiative to attack and uproot the Jiangnan Taoist sect that had been in operation for hundreds of years. Mr. Fu was unable to complete such a big effort.

Xu Beiyou picked up the jug and took another sip of wine, trying his best to calm down his uneasy state of mind.

Even Wu Yu can see that he has something on his mind, so most other people can also see that his mind is on the surface, which is not a good thing.

After coming out of the East Lake Bieyuan, he didn't go back to the city directly, but walked around, and finally came to this pier, wanting to be alone and sort out many recent things. First, Zhang Zhaonu and his party came Jiangdu seems to be just a battle between Jianzong and Kunshan.

Then it was because of the unfinished meeting in Xianglou on the 20th day of the first month, which involved the Dark Guard Mansion and the Jiangnan Army. After all, it was an extension of the temple battle.

Then, the context of the cooperation between Lan Yu, Daomen, and Zhang Zhaonu was faintly visible, so under the matchmaking between Xu Beiyou and Zhang Wubing, Buddhism, which had long been unwilling to live in the northeast, entered the arena, making Jiangdu form two major The faint confrontation between the camps.

The development of the situation was far beyond Xu Beiyou's expectation, and it was beyond his control, which made Xu Beiyou feel as if he had returned to the precarious state when he was alone.

After drinking a jug of wine, Xu Beiyou shook the jug, threw it aside, and planned to get up and leave.

So far, we can only take one step at a time.

Just when Xu Beiyou was about to board the carriage, a small boat slowly docked, and a woman walked out of the cabin, dressed in a light blue hydration Taoist suit and a scarf, and said crisply: "Xu Beiyou, is that you? "

Xu Beiyou turned his head abruptly, the expression on his face was first surprised, then joyful, but finally turned complicated and unspeakable.

No matter how good Jiangdu is, it is not his hometown after all. Meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign country should be one of the four happy events in life, but at this time and here, Xu Beiyou is really a little "happy".

Song Guanguan seldom saw the young master's expression like this, and seeing the woman dressed in a Taoist school, he thought that he had met a Taoist master, and his whole body became nervous, but he never thought that Xu Beiyou just said softly: "Guanguan, you stay here, I will go Meet an acquaintance."

Although Song Guanguan was full of doubts, he still followed the young master's order and stayed where he was with a group of people, while Xu Beiyou walked forward alone.

At this time, Xiaozhou's woman had already landed, and trotted towards Xu Beiyou, with a look of unconcealable surprise on her face, "It's really you!"

Song Guanguan was stunned by the next scene. After the Taoist woman confirmed Xu Beiyou's identity, she threw herself into his arms. She turned around in a circle.

This is not like ordinary friends.

Song Guanguan was not surprised that Xu Beiyou had contacts with other women, but was surprised by the identity of this woman, who turned out to be a member of the Taoist sect!And judging by this attire, he is still an orthodox disciple of the Taoist sect, similar to the eldest son of a family, who is eligible to inherit the family business in the future.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the relationship between Jianzong and Daomen is as deep as the sea, but now the young master of Jianzong and a direct disciple of Daomen are embracing each other like a newly married couple who have been separated for a long time. The story is a bit bizarre.

Fortunately, the two of them were not too tired, the girl from the Taoist sect only made such a move when she was a little emotional, and after she calmed down a little, she immediately blushed and left Xu Beiyou's embrace.

Xu Beiyou didn't take it seriously either, she used to have this temperament, she went to the Taoist school and it still didn't change.

The woman took a step back, looked at Xu Beiyou's luxurious attire, was surprised, and asked, "Did you make a lot of money? The clothes are made of such good materials. My monthly salary probably can't afford this set." Clothes, but the sword hasn't changed, it's still Tian Lan."

Xu Beiyou looked down at the attire he had become accustomed to, and said with a smile, "The clothes are not as good as new, and people are not as good as old. Tian Lan is my original wife, and she must not lose it at any time."

The woman suddenly thought of something, she was shocked and asked in a low voice: "Before I came, I heard from my seniors that there is Mr. Xu here, who is very powerful. Please tell me not to provoke him. You are not Mr. Xu, are you?!"

Xu Beiyou said with a smile: "If it's Mr. Xu from Jiangdu City, it's probably about me. Zhiyun, did you sneak down the mountain because you were bullied on Dutian Peak? But don't worry, when you get to my place, Make sure no one dares to bully you again."

Zhiyun rolled his eyes at him, "No one bullies me, if there is one, it would be you! If you dare to bully me, I will tell Mr. Gongsun."

Xu Beiyou's eyes were dark, he sighed softly, and did not speak.

Zhiyun asked: "By the way, where is Mr. Gongsun? Is he also in Jiangdu City?"

Xu Beiyou said softly, "Didn't you hear anything on Dutian Peak?"

"What did you hear?" Zhiyun was a little baffled, "Dutian Peak is very big, and I can only see a few people every day. It’s not easy to ask about things down the mountain.”

Xu Beiyou exhaled lightly, and said calmly, "Master, he's gone."

"Leaving?" Zhiyun was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly recalled, his eyes turned red, and a layer of mist shrouded his eyes for an instant, "How did you leave? Mr. Gongsun is such a powerful person, how can he leave as soon as he says it?" gone?"

Xu Beiyou hesitated for a moment, patted her on the shoulder, and said softly: "Birth, old age, sickness and death, as long as one day does not achieve longevity, one day cannot escape. Master is old, and he was injured in his early years, and many lifespans were lost. Not long after we separated, he sat down."

Zhiyun wiped his tears with his big sleeve, and said in a crying voice: "Where is Mr. Gongsun buried? Can you take me to see it? I will also burn a stick of incense for the old man."

Xu Beiyou took out a brocade handkerchief from his sleeve to wipe her hands, carefully wiped the tears off her face, and said softly, "Master, the old man was buried by me in the northwest. There is only one clothes tomb in Jiangdu, which is in the East Lake of my teacher's wife." In the other courtyard, but the teacher's wife hates Taoist people the most in her life, so I can't take you there."

"But...but." Zhiyun frowned slightly, "If it wasn't for Mr. Gongsun, I would have died at the hands of those hidden guards long ago, so I think I should go to worship, since that senior If you don’t like Taoist disciples, then I won’t wear Taoist robes.”

The darkness in Xu Beiyou's eyes dissipated and gradually softened.

Back then when I followed my master to travel the world, I wasn't down and out, but I couldn't say it was brilliant. At that time, no one really cared about this young man. I'm afraid no one even knew his name. At most, they knew that he was Gongsun Zhongmou's disciple. That's all.

Sometimes Xu Beiyou thought to himself, if he died on that journey, would anyone cry for his death?

The master will not, because he is used to seeing life and death, and his state of mind has long been as indestructible as a three-foot green sharp edge.

Sir, I don't know either. After decades of ups and downs in the temple, I have almost reached the peak, and I have also fallen to the bottom of the valley. Everything is bearish.

Life and death, how big and how small.

After much deliberation, only this little Taoist nun would shed tears for herself.

It's not unforgettable, but Xu Beiyou will never forget it like sending charcoal in the snow.

Looking at it now, Zhiyun is still the original Zhiyun.

But Xu Beiyou may not be the same Xu Beiyou back then.

(End of this chapter)