That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 78

Mu Tangzhi led Zha Bo down the North Tower, smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Gongsun, long time no see, how have you been?"

Gongsun Zhongmou went straight to the point and said: "The old man originally thought that with the help of the east wind of the Battle of Julu City, there would be no need to go to any further troubles, but His Royal Highness Liao Wang is a bit serious, so he has to see with his own eyes what the old man's methods are. , the old man took this opportunity to experience the invincible golden body of Buddhism."

The golden light rose, and the figure of Zen Master Yuanyue rose slowly from the big pit, clasped his hands together and said: "Sect Master Gongsun is a good means, and the poor monk is willing to bow down."

The haze between Mutang's eyebrows and eyes disappeared in a flash, and he smiled gently: "This king has already prepared a reception banquet for Mr. Gongsun, and I hope that Mr. Gongsun will move forward and appreciate it."

Gongsun Zhongmou smiled lightly and said a good word.

Zen Master Yuanyue did not go with him because of his duty to guard the North Pagoda.

The banquet was held in the Prince Liao's mansion. It was not the popular round table dining together, but rather an ancient style of sharing meals. One person sat down on his knees. On both sides of the table, there were maids holding white jade jugs to pour wine, and serving dishes with ivory chopsticks. There are musicians playing music on both sides, and dancers dancing in the middle to add to the fun.

Leaving aside the splendor of the Prince Liao's Mansion, Xu Beiyou's eyes were really opened by the grandeur of the prince's house, the bells ringing and the food served. Dressed like a Jiangnan lady, with a red jade belt on her head, every time she pours wine and serves dishes, she gently lifts her big sleeve with one hand, like a red sleeve adding fragrance, she is indescribably elegant.I'm afraid she will be regarded as the daughter of an ordinary official family!

Xu Beiyou, who had never set foot on the upper echelons of the world, was even a little in awe of this meal. After all, the person in front of him was Prince Daqi, who was in charge of the three Northeast states in name, one of the most noble people in the world, his master Gongsun Zhong Mou has the capital to be equal to him, but Xu Beiyou doesn't.

Most of the people at the table were Liao King and Gongsun Zhongmou who talked with each other, and only occasionally would they take care of Xu Beiyou, and Xu Beiyou didn't feel left out.In fact, Mu Tangzhi has already given Xu Beiyou a lot of face today, if it weren't for Xu Beiyou's successor appointed by Gongsun Zhongmou, this young man at the level of a soldier and crab general would not be qualified to drink with him at all.

Sitting opposite Xu Beiyou is the Northeast Frontier Army Superintendent Cha Bo. He is between the ages of 40 and 50. He is tall and majestic, and he is unsmiling. Most people from the Northeast Army have this temper.

During this period, Zha Bo seemed to be silent all the time, but in fact he kept observing Xu Beiyou. Unfortunately, no matter how shocked Xu Beiyou was in his heart, his face was watertight, because whether it was Mu Tangzhi or Zha Bo, they were neither enemies nor friends. And now he is no longer the ranger who lived in Danxia village. Now he is the young master of Jianzong, with a master of sword fairy and a gentleman who once broke the wrist with Lanyu. Tian Lan in the second sword, was wearing a brocade robe not long ago, and even had a maid under his command, so he had to do something in any position, so no matter who he was facing, he had to keep his composure.

The dancers in the hall dance the ancient dance "Cloud Gate", which is called the Sixth Generation Dance together with "Xianchi", "Dashao", "Daxia", "Dabo" and "Dawu". The time is like flowing clouds and flowing water, showing the softness of the woman's body to the extreme.

After Xu Beiyou watched the song "Cloud Gate", he suddenly had an inexplicable idea, how nice it would be if he could meet that woman riding Sa Luzi again and watch dancing and drinking with her?

However, the woman's figure disappeared in a flash, and there was only a slight ripple in Xu Beiyou's heart. Xu Beiyou laughed at himself, raised his glass and drank it down.

The banquet lasted until late at night. After the banquet was over, Gongsun Zhongmou and Mutang went to the study, while Xu Beiyou and Song Guanguan, led by a steward, walked to a deep corridor to the guest room in the courtyard.

Although it is a side courtyard, it is more exquisite than the main courtyard of some ordinary wealthy families.In the long corridor that can't be seen at a glance, the dark pillars are lined up exactly together. No matter which direction you look at it, it is a straight line. The bright red lanterns are hung in rows between the pillars, and the scarlet light is scattered in the sky. On the black lacquer, red and black are intertwined, making the courtyard more and more deep.

This scene touched Xu Beiyou for a moment.

This long corridor is like the road he is walking on now, red is blood, black is the future that cannot see the light, red and black are intertwined, and the road is full of difficulties and blood.He can't see the end, just as he doesn't know how far he has to go to really see the moon through the clouds and mist.

He followed Gongsun Zhongmou to revive Jianzong. Although he got rid of his original humble status and stepped into another world, it also made him fall into another road of no return. Insurmountable, even if there is a master leading him to move forward now, one day he will become himself to move forward alone.

He understood that it was the Daoist mountain that blocked all the light, leaving only black and red on the road under his feet, without any light.If he moves forward, he will either be crushed to death by the mountain, or the mountain will be pushed down. Of course, he can also retreat backwards and just survive.

In a trance, it seemed that two roads diverged under Xu Beiyou's feet, and they went farther and farther.

Xu Beiyou was silent for a moment, muttered silently, and stepped onto the black and red road.

If he hesitates on this kind of matter, then he is not Xu Beiyou.

Song Guanguan, who was following Xu Beiyou, didn't have so much emotion. She looked at Xu Beiyou who was wearing a dark red inner robe and a black patterned armor today. She just felt that this house was very suitable for her son. If the son really has the ability in the future It would be great to buy such a house.

I don't know if it's fate, but from the first time Song Guanguan saw this young master, he had an inexplicable feeling that this young master would definitely inherit the suzerain's mantle, not only because he was the suzerain's favorite person, but because There was an air in him, and she didn't know how to describe it as she didn't read much. It wasn't until a long time later that she accidentally knew the words that she had always wanted to say but couldn't say. There are no ancient sages today."

As for the steward leading the way, he is not an ordinary person. There are two great stewards in the Liao Palace. One has lived in the northern capital for a long time and is in charge of the Liao Palace over there, and the other is the person in front of him, who is in charge of the Liao Palace.Although this is a side courtyard, there are hidden mysteries, especially this long corridor, which has been arranged by experts, with pillars and lanterns as the eyes of the formation, forming a long and narrow formation.

Those who cultivate their strength but not their mind will inevitably get lost temporarily in front of this formation, unable to enter the guest room, and have to find another place to stay.What made the big housekeeper unbelievable was that apart from Xu Beiyou's slight loss of consciousness when he first set foot on the road, he didn't show any signs of being lost along the way.

This side courtyard is called Qinglianju, and it only accepts distinguished guests. Over the years, there have been nearly a hundred people from Taoist Quanzhen, Buddhist eminent monks, Confucian scholars, court ministers, and military leaders.Among these more than a hundred people, apart from those who already have Earth Immortal cultivation, there are only a handful of people who are not affected at all. This young man has never even set foot in the first-rank realm, so he has such a heart?
It is said that the prime minister's concierge is a seventh-rank official, and the prince's chief steward must be a third-rank official. This chief steward, who is used to seeing strong winds and waves, can't help but look at Xu Beiyou seriously again, and then remember that this may make the whole world feel better in the future. Remember the name.

He silently walked ahead to lead the way, recalling the great people who had walked this way.

Xiao Jin, the king of Wei, came to the Northeast to persuade the old prince to surrender on behalf of the first emperor, and he had walked this road.

At that time, Master Akiba, who was not the real person in charge, also walked this path.

Zen master Qiuyue, the presiding officer of Buddhism, walked by.

Lan Yu, the current chief assistant, also walked by.

The person who walked through this corridor last time was the governor Wei Jin.

These people are all real big shots who have the ability to stir up the general trend of the world, and now this young man named Xu Beiyou has also passed by.

Will he be able to reach the heights of these people in the future?

(End of this chapter)