That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 656
The reason why Xu Beiyou recognized these people was because he had seen the portraits of these people when he followed Xiao Zhinan to Lingyan Pavilion, and the portraits of the people in front of him were hung high in the innermost layer, with Lan Yu, Han Xuan and others images juxtaposed.

Xu Yan, the uncle of the country, was the head of the "Three Heroes of the Early Qi Dynasty".

Compared with Han Xuan and Duanmu Ruisheng among the three masters, Xu Yan is rarely mentioned by others now. He was born in the Xu family of the general of Zheng Zheng, his parents died early, and he was raised by his grandfather Xu Lin alone. Ill and weak, he never entered the army like his father and grandfather did, but studied behind closed doors. Although he never took part in the imperial examination, his reputation for talent has spread all over the Northwest, and he was sometimes known as the young Phoenix of the Xu family. Later, he followed Xiao Huang, regardless of family background or ability, Both were far superior to Han Xuan and Duanmu Ruisheng at that time, so they were regarded as the top of the Three Heroes, and were even considered by Xiao Huang as the candidate to succeed Sapphire.

If there hadn't been that great change in the temple, he would have taken Lan Yu's place, standing on top of the temple, and helping the people.

And this man, who almost became the chief assistant of the cabinet, stood in front of Xu Beiyou at this time. Judging from his appearance alone, he probably did not doubt his age, his temples were slightly grizzled, and his figure was slender. The characters, especially the gaseous and elegant, make people feel like a spring breeze.

Xu Beiyou was in a slightly complicated mood and remained silent.

Many people, many things, and many clues show that there are many unclear relationships between Xu Beiyou and Xu Yan. Many people have even made a conclusion in their hearts, but Xu Beiyou has never delved into it.

Because he doesn't want to change anything.

Xu Yan walked slowly in front of Xu Beiyou, looked at him, and also remained silent.

Xu Beiyou's figure swayed from side to side in the dark wind, like a rootless duckweed in a strong wind, but he started to wander inappropriately.

For identity, Xu Beiyou used to be very eager, but now he is much more indifferent, and he no longer cares whether others call him Mr. Xu, he can be called Mr. Xu, Xu Beiyou, Xu Nangui. Complete the master's behest, and then no longer demand anything.Just like the old man who led him on the road of sword practice back then, as the descendant of Shangguan Xianchen and the suzerain of the Sword Sect, he had a wide range of friends and old friends all over the world. , wearing a black robe all year round, with white hair loose, walking around the world on foot, and how often did he pay attention to his status.

At that time, Xu Beiyou didn't understand. He once asked the old man, but the old man smiled and said nothing.Now Xu Beiyou understands a little bit, but the old man is no longer there.

This time he disregarded Xiao Zhinan's warning and worked his life for the Daqi Xiao family, not for himself, but for that sword sect, that old man.If it was for himself, he shouldn't have gotten into this mess.

It is said that wealth and wealth are sought in danger, if he can survive this time, and the Emperor Daqi is safe and sound, maybe he can win a corner of Jiangdu for Jianzong, and make the Taoist workshop with a bad name justified. Let Jianzong really take root in Jiangdu and even Jiangnan.

In this way, even if he unfortunately dies halfway, at least he will leave a safe place for Jianzong, so that the rest of the people can continue to walk on this road.

It is said that he is a man without father and mother, but he feels that the two old men have given him a lot, and he is not much worse than others, so he has never envied anything, and has no intention of delving into it, even if he comes to the imperial capital, even if he sees When it came to Empress Xu, even if the rumored person was standing in front of her right now, it was still the same.

Xu Yan was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Take a step to speak."

Xu Beiyou nodded.

The two came to a secluded place away from the hustle and bustle. Xu Yan smiled and said, "What a coincidence, your surname is Xu, and mine is also Xu. My name is Xu Yan."

Xu Beiyou said calmly: "I have met the empress, and also Xu Yi, the king of Xihe County."

He paused, and then said: "But I failed to protect the empress."

Xu Yan seemed to have known the news, and was not shocked, but with a sad look on his face, and then sighed softly.

Xu Beiyou said softly, "I'm sorry."

Xu Yan shook his head, and said slowly: "I don't blame you, you have tried your best, this is all predestined, you can't force it."

Xu Beiyou didn't speak, his hair was like snow, and his face was like paper.

Xu Yan glanced at the sword box on Xu Beiyou's back, and asked with concern: "This is Zhu Xian? The sword sect's heavy weapon, but it's such a heavy burden, can it bear it?"

Xu Beiyou said in a deep voice, "I can carry it."

There was a bit of a smile on Xu Yan's face, just like a father who saw that his son was promising, stretched out his hand to give a thumbs up, and praised: "Have ambition, a man stands in the world, that's how it should be."

Xu Beiyou said softly: "It has nothing to do with ambition, since Master has entrusted this burden to me, I must not let Master down."

Xu Yan hesitated to speak.

Xu Beiyou said: "Uncle Guo has something to say, just say it."

Xu Yan asked: "Don't you have anything to ask about your life experience?"

Xu Bei said in a deep voice: "Even if we know, so what? It's nothing more than what Duanmu Ruisheng and Ghost Palace did. One day, I will kill them myself."

Xu Yan laughed loudly, hesitated a little, and reached out to pat Xu Beiyou's shoulder. , Xu Beiyou was taken aback for a moment, and finally showed a few smiles from the bottom of his heart.

Xu Yan said solemnly: "Speaking of business, now Qingchen and Bingchen are about to enter the fourth floor of the mausoleum, which is not far from where we are now. Excluding the first and second floor guards who have died, The remaining six mausoleum guards are all gathered here, ready to fight them to the death."

Xu Beiyou said in a deep voice, "I will also help you."

"I don't mean that." Xu Yan shook his head, "I hope you don't get involved, after all, Qingchen is already above the eighteenth floor, even if we gather the strength of the six tomb guards, at most we can only It can seriously hurt his vitality, and if you have one more, it will be nothing more than death in vain."

He paused and said: "But you don't have to worry, as long as this place is not destroyed, we still have a chance to reappear in the world, but you, if you die here, you will really die."

Xu Beiyou asked, "Then what should I do?"

Xu Yan said: "Go to the ninth floor, there is the resting place of my emperor, and it is also the core of the entire mausoleum. You are the one who opened the tomb, and you are also the one chosen by the emperor. As long as you can enter it... ..."

"What will happen?" Xu Beiyou couldn't help asking: "Will the tomb be closed and everyone trapped inside?"

Xu Yan shook his head, and said calmly: "I will wake up my emperor. At that time, whether it is Qingchen or autumn leaves, it is nothing to worry about in this isolated tomb, and we People, it might not be impossible to survive."

(End of this chapter)