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Chapter 261
After the banquet, Meng Xiuyuan lived in Lu Miaozi's two-story building with peace of mind.

I was anxious when I came here before because I didn't know when the four bandits would come to attack the city. If you come earlier, you will be less dangerous.

But now that they are in the pasture, naturally they don't have any worries, they just need to wait for the thieves to come to their door.

Lu Miaozi is versatile and proficient in all kinds of ingenious things. Meng Xiuyuan lives in his small building, and his basic necessities are very exquisite.

If there is any inconvenience, it is just because Shang Xiuxun mentioned before that there was an enemy traitor in the Pegasus Ranch. Meng Xiuyuan, as a surprise soldier, limited his activities to a small area of ​​the back mountain in order not to expose his tracks. .

However, this is nothing to Meng Xiuyuan who has been cultivating alone in the deep mountains all year round.

Refining Qi and dancing sword every day, the time passed quickly.

……

One afternoon a few days later, in the bamboo forest of the back mountain, Meng Xiuyuan held the white jade long sword presented by Lu Miaozi and concentrated on practicing a set of "Tai Chi Sword Technique".

With the transformation of yin and yang in the Tai Chi sword's posture and the birth and death of true qi, the long sword in his hand also flickered, and without intentionally releasing the energy, it caused the dead leaves to swell and the green bamboos to sway in the forest.

Meng Xiuyuan had never done such a rigorous swordsmanship practice for many years.But during the few days of staying in the Pegasus Ranch, this has become a homework that he must do every afternoon.

Not for anything else, just to get acquainted with the white jade sword given to him by Lu Miaozi.

A few days ago on Wudang Mountain, when Meng Xiuyuan used this divine sword for the first time, he already noticed its unusualness.But with the follow-up experience, he gradually understood what kind of gift Lu Miaozi gave him.

Speaking of this white jade long sword, the first thing that must be admitted is that it is indeed a rare magic weapon.

With a weight of more than two hundred catties and an indestructible material, just wielding it with physical strength is already infinitely powerful.

Even for Meng Xiuyuan, who has practiced martial arts to the point where flying flowers and picking leaves can hurt people, this white jade long sword is still a rare treasure, which can make him a little bit more when facing other peerless masters Odds.

However, what Meng Xiuyuan cared more about was the wonderful feeling of being connected with the divine sword and almost united with the human sword when luck danced the sword.

In the past, I often heard legends in the rivers and lakes that a swordsman can be integrated with the weapon in his hand when he practices his sword to the extreme, and enter the profound realm of "the unity of man and sword".

Meng Xiuyuan originally thought that this was more of a rhetorical metaphor, referring to the swordsmanship of being able to precisely control the long sword in his hand without much thought.Unexpectedly, through this white jade long sword, he actually felt a similar miraculous feeling.

Holding the divine sword in his hand, no matter what kind of swordsmanship Meng Xiuyuan performs, it is much smoother and more natural than before, as if everything can be done at will, and the jade sword in his hand will come naturally with just a thought.

A dead thing can actually improve one's own martial arts, this is a strange situation that Meng Xiuyuan has never encountered before.

Therefore, out of the study of martial arts, Meng Xiuyuan has carefully explored the reasons, and in the end, he summarized the origin of this strange phenomenon into two points.

First, because the material of this jade sword is special, it is very different from ordinary metal swords and swords, it is like the meridian of human body, which is very conducive to the flow of true energy in it, and it is rarely lost.

Every time Meng Xiuyuan was lucky with the sword, it was extremely easy and smooth, just like his own hands and feet.The feeling of being connected by flesh and blood comes from this to a large extent.

Second, it is because there is a strange power in the jade sword. Under the stimulation of true energy, it can connect the sword user's spiritual will to a certain extent, so that his mind can be integrated with the jade sword.

Meng Xiuyuan hasn't explored too deeply in this aspect, so he can't make a conclusion for the time being, but he vaguely feels that if he can find out the mystery, it will be of great benefit to his spiritual cultivation.

Regarding this divine sword, Meng Xiuyuan had discussed it carefully with Lu Miaozi, and asked what kind of superb craftsmanship was used to endow it with such unreasonable characteristics.

And Lu Miaozi's answer is also very truthful. According to him, the reason why this white jade long sword has such a magical effect has nothing to do with his crafting process, but more with the strange stone itself used to make the sword. Rather special.

In the world of the Tang Dynasty, since the Spring and Autumn Period, about every few hundred years, there will be such strange stones from outside the world, each of which has its own magical characteristics, which are quite different.

One of the most famous ones is the well-known "Heshibi".

The strange stone has been valued by people since it was discovered because of its miraculous power to influence innate masters. Finally, it was engraved with the eight characters "Ordered by the sky, and longevity will last forever", and it was made into a national jade seal, which was passed down from generation to generation.

When Meng Xiuyuan asked about the origin of these strange stones, Lu Miaozi once warned him seriously:
"Among the big families and top sects, there are rumors about strange stones like 'He's Bi'.

Some of them say that these strange stones come from outside the sky, and some say that these strange stones come from the fairy world, which are different from each other.

However, it is generally accepted that everyone believes that these strange stones contain earth-shattering secrets and incalculable mysterious power.

Although Mr. Meng's divine sword does not have special significance like He's Bi, and its utility is also different, it is still a treasure that many masters in the world want to fight for.

Therefore, the old man wants to remind young master, before you are ready to face the enemy of the world, it is best not to reveal the origin of this divine sword. "

Although Meng Xiuyuan was not afraid of who would miss his things, he also knew that Lu Miaozi had good intentions, so he kept his words in his heart.

……

Speaking of this time, in the bamboo grove, Meng Xiuyuan's Taiji swordsmanship became slower and slower, but his figure became more and more blurred, as if gradually blending into the bamboo.

After half an hour, Meng Xiuyuan let out a breath of turbid air after performing the last move, and the dead leaves that were blown up in the bamboo forest fell to the ground one after another, and the white jade long sword in his hand gradually dimmed.

"Business owner, I'm sorry for the long wait."

Meng Xiuyuan turned around immediately after retracting his sword, and looked at Shang Xiuxun who had been waiting by the bamboo forest for a while.

In fact, he had already noticed that his footsteps were approaching when he was practicing the sword just now, but at that time he had some new understanding of "Tai Chi Sword Art" because he entered the realm of "unity of human and sword", and it was not easy to stop for a while.

"No, Xiuxun was lucky enough to see Mr. Meng dance sword, it's really a blessing.

To be honest, I have never seen such a charming swordsmanship..."

Shang Xiuxun's family has a long history, and he can be regarded as a rare young master, and his martial arts may be even higher than Shilong.But when she saw Meng Xiuyuan's "Tai Chi Sword Art" just now, she still couldn't help being fascinated by it.

In the state of "human and sword uniting", Meng Xiuyuan's swordsmanship has gone a step further, and he has almost brought out the essence of the set of "Tai Chi Sword" created by his master Zhang Zhenren.

In addition, Meng Xiuyuan's handsome appearance and dazzling brilliance made this man, who was only in his twenties, a bit difficult to resist for a while.

"The main business of the mall is busy, so I have time to come to Houshan to look for me today, but is there any news about the four bandits?"

For several days, Meng Xiuyuan had been thinking about eradicating these beasts in his mind. Now that Shang Xiuxun took the initiative to find them, he didn't want to chat more, so he asked directly.

Shang Xiuxun listened to Meng Xiuyuan talking about the business, and immediately calmed down, nodded and said solemnly:
"The bait has been thrown out, presumably the four bandits have already got the news from the traitors in the ranch, and within a few days, they will definitely bring a large army to attack the city together.

Therefore, I would like to discuss some details with Mr. Meng about the plan of 'catch a turtle in a urn'..."

At this point, Shang Xiuxun's voice paused for a while, and he organized his language a little, before explaining to Meng Xiuyuan in detail:
"Including me in the Pegasus Ranch, there are eight innate masters.

In order to lure the four bandits into taking the bait this time, I deliberately sent out four of them innate masters, and asked them to lead half of the ranch's troops to aid the nearby cities that were being besieged by bandits.

But because the traitor was not in the team, the enemy didn't know that I had actually given other orders to the four of them before we set off.

They will only go to meet the thieves, and then sneak back to the nearby mountains, wait for the thieves to attack the city, and seize the city gate in one fell swoop..."

Meng Xiuyuan nodded when he heard the words, and said sincerely to Shang Xiuxun:

"The mall owner has a well-planned plan. Since you are sure, you don't need to discuss it with me. You only need to order and arrange."

Shang Xiuxun looked a bit embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and then said to Meng Xiuyuan:
"Young Master Meng, I really need to talk to you about this matter before I dare to make a decision.

I just said that there are eight innate masters in the Pegasus Ranch, and the traitor is actually included.

Except him, the four who want to recover the city wall, and myself who want to command the army... The only ones who can defend the city gate with you, Mr. Meng, are only two inborn masters, plus some elites in the acquired realm.

With such a thin lineup, I know it is really not easy to defend the two sides of the city gate for a quarter of an hour.

According to my original plan, I wanted to ask my mother to do it herself, but unfortunately, her physical condition has deteriorated recently, and she can no longer support fighting with others.

Look, do I need to call back one of the four innate masters who attacked the city wall to help you, or ask the old man who has been hiding in the back mountain for 30 years to take action..."

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he couldn't help but waved his hands immediately, and replied with a smile:
"Business owners don't need to worry too much, this arrangement is enough.

I assure you, not a single bandit will escape from the city until you retake the walls.

You just have to follow the plan. "

Hearing Meng Xiuyuan's confident tone, Shang Xiuxun couldn't help but calm down a lot.Thinking of the convincing "Tai Chi Sword Art" danced by Meng Xiuyuan just now, she also believed that Meng Xiuyuan's self-confidence was justified.

"Since that's the case, Xiu Xun will not bother you, Young Master.

Please rest well, sir, and recharge your batteries.

If we can eradicate the four bandits in one fell swoop this time, Pegasus Ranch will never forget your great kindness..."

Shang Xiuxun saluted neatly, then turned and left.

……

If another three days pass, the war will end.

This morning, when Meng Xiuyuan was sitting cross-legged practicing Qi, Mrs. Shang Qingya Shang broke into his room without saying hello, and said in an urgent voice:
"Young Master Meng, those four bandits brought tens of thousands of horses and killed them outside the city.

Xun'er said it was urgent and told us to go to the main castle to meet her.

She told me before that there was no need for me to take action in this war.

She changed her mind so hastily, I'm afraid there is something wrong in the middle, let's leave quickly..."

Meng Xiuyuan was taken aback when he heard the sound, a little surprised by Mrs. Shang's words.But seeing that Lu Miaozi was already standing at the door with a serious face, he knew something was wrong.

He hurriedly collected his breath and collected his energy, and went straight to the castle of Pegasus Ranch with Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya.

Along the way, all the soldiers and horses were in chaos, and the children of Pegasus Ranch were all in a hurry along the way.When they climbed to the peak of the main castle and looked down from a high position, they could see that the outside of the city wall was crowded with thieves and bandits, densely packed as if they were endless, and they had already launched a menacing attack.

Seeing this situation, the three of them felt more and more uneasy, and immediately quickened their pace and went straight to the "Flying Bird Pavilion" where Shang Xiuxun served as a temporary command post.

When the three of them opened the door and entered, they saw Shang Xiuxun was the only one in the pavilion, sitting at the table with a pale face.

"Xun'er, what's wrong with you, what happened?!"

Shang Qingya felt sorry for her daughter and worried about the war, so she hurried forward to ask.

When Shang Xiuxun saw the three people appear, the expression of lament and self-blame on his face became more and more serious. After a while, he said suddenly:
"Mother, I'm sorry for your trust, I'm afraid this battle will be lost...

I have summoned the guards, and if the situation is really wrong later, we will break out together. "

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all three changed slightly, and Meng Xiuyuan was the first to ask:
"Business owner, I don't see any chaos in the ranch, why is this?"

Shang Xiuxun shook his head when he heard the words, and said in a low voice:

"There's nothing wrong with the ranch, the problem is outside the ranch.

The four innate masters I arranged to lurk in the mountains are all dead at this moment.Most of the dozens of Houtian elites led by them have already been killed or injured.

Without these key forces, not only will my strategy of catching a turtle in a urn fail, but the guards in the pasture are now empty, and I am afraid that I cannot withstand the strong attack of the four bandits..."

Mrs. Shang Qingya Shang knew everything about the ranch, she couldn't help but exclaimed when she heard the words, and asked Shang Xiuxun urgently:
"How is it possible? Both Uncle Peng and Uncle He are dead?!
Even if they lost to their opponents, how could they be wiped out so easily? "

Shang Xiuxun pointed to the undried blood in the corner of the room, and said in a low voice:

"But it's true, except for Mr. Peng who was seriously injured and escaped back, the other three seniors all died on the spot.

Before his death, Mr. Peng told me that someone had attacked them, and they were wiped out before they had time to resist..."

"Who is so powerful?" Shang Qingya's body and voice were trembling at this moment.

"I don't know the exact identity, but I only heard from Mr. Peng that she is a stunning beauty, making it a kind of magical and strange feat.

When the woman stretched out her hands and feet, the four of them seemed to be manipulated, it was very difficult to resist, and they were seriously injured and died before they knew it..."

"Heavenly Demon Dafa?! Zhu Yuyan!!"

Hearing what Shang Xiuxun said up to this point, Lu Miaozi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly widened his eyes, subconsciously took two steps back, and shouted in a low voice.

Hearing his words, Shang Xiuxun and Shang Qingya's mother and daughter's expressions became even more ugly.

These four bandits are already difficult to deal with at this moment, and they suddenly got involved with the Yingui faction, so today's Pegasus Ranch may really be unable to escape this catastrophe.

Just as the family of three panicked, Meng Xiuyuan suddenly said softly:
"Business owners, Mrs. Shang, there is no need to be so pessimistic.

Let's still follow the previous plan and do the trick of catching the turtle in the urn.

Put the leaders and commanders of the four bandits into the city, then cut off the inside and outside of the city gate, and annihilate them with superior forces in the pasture, and the minions outside will naturally collapse. "

Shang Xiuxun looked at Meng Xiuyuan when he heard the reputation, and said rather puzzledly:
"It's easy to say, but at this time, how can we have enough strength to cut off the city gate?
According to the original plan, no matter whether it is to recapture the city wall, close the suspension bridge, or block the city gate during this period, at least four or five innate masters and dozens of acquired elites will be required to complete it together.

At this moment, there is that peerless master of the Yingui Sect lurking in the dark, so the difficulty of these two things is more than doubled?
Even if father and mother attack together, it won't help. Why do we die innocently? "

Meng Xiuyuan shook his head when he heard the sound, and said seriously:
"Just follow the plan and lead the ranch cavalry to besiege the enemy's leader.

I am enough to cut off the affairs inside and outside the city gate. "

(End of this chapter)