The heavens start with Buddhist disciples

Chapter 19 Midnight Orchid
In mid-November, Ji Ran and his party finally entered Huayin County after seven or eight days of traveling. Along the way, they encountered five or six waves of bandits, big and small. It was considered the glory of these bandits to be defeated by what can be said to be the top masters in the world. The regiment was wiped out.

Along the way, the goods increased from more than 40 boxes to nearly [-] boxes. It was really a gold belt for murder and arson.

Gao Yanan has already been waiting for everyone at Huashan Villa in Huayin County with three trusted elders.

Seeing so many big boxes, the three well-informed Huashan elders couldn't help but breathe heavier.

Zen Master Sanzang and Master Tianfeng saw Huayin, but they did not go into the city. Instead, they went directly back to the Southern Shaolin and the Northern Shaolin respectively, leaving Ji Ran alone to deal with the follow-up matters. The cultivation intention was clear at a glance.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Gao Yanan spoke first: "Little monk, is your trip going well?"

Ji Ran rolled her eyes at Gao Yanan, who was sitting in the seat, and thought to herself: "I am already 50 years old, and you are not young anymore, but you still call me little monk."

After thinking about it, Gao Yanan also wanted to show the closeness between the two sects, so he replied: "After this battle, it cannot be said that the Western Demonic Cult has been eradicated. At least [-]% of their mid-to-high-end power should have been wiped out."

"We have counted that a total of 12 corpses were left behind in the battle at Moyunya. Judging from the clothing, there were 54 hall masters, [-] incense masters, and more than [-] elite disciples."

"All the senior leaders, including the leader of the Jade Rakshasa and the Sword Protector, and the three elders of Suihan and Sanyou, were killed. However, our sacrifice was also huge. Almost 40% of the elite Arhat monks stayed on Moyun Cliff. I am afraid that the Shaolin Sutra must at least be cultivated It will take [-] years to recover.”

Gao Yanan was also secretly frightened when he heard this. First, he did not expect that this demon slaying operation would be so thorough. I am afraid that [-]% of the high-end power of the Kunlun Demon Sect has perished.

If we want to develop to this point, unless a genius comes out of the blue and dominates the world, we can hope to return to today's situation.

On the other hand, Gao Yanan did not expect the Shaolin sect to be so powerful. Although the other three sects, including Huashan, sent experts to help, the overall strength of the Shaolin disciples was truly astonishing.

As for the young monk’s claim that he will recover after 40 years of cultivation, whoever believes him is a fool.

These 40 years are probably the 40 years that he can lead the world.After this battle, this young monk has reached the pinnacle of the world in terms of martial arts, reputation, and connections, and is no less inferior to the old bug who has not been born for a long time.

Gao Yanan said: "We also feel the tragedy of Shaolin. All factions in the world will not forget Shaolin's righteous act."

Ji Ran saw that Gao Nuxia, who had always been bold and forthright, could actually speak in an official tone and say nice things. It was the position that determines the personality. She sighed inwardly. After all, she was not the Gao Nuxia who felt so uncomfortable when she hurt an old drunkard. .

After straightening her clothes, Ji Ran stood up, bowed to everyone around, and then said: "This demon slaying operation has come to an end. I have a suggestion here. In the next few years, can the top masters of our sects gather together?" Somewhere, let’s practice martial arts together and talk about martial arts.”

"One is to intimidate the young people in the name of righteousness, and the other is that everyone who I want to participate should gain something. I will also find a way to notify my two friends."

When Gao Yanan heard this, his eyes flashed. If the young monk really had a way to notify those two people, he might as well stay in Huashan, so that he could spend more time with the drunkard.

So Gao Yanan asked: "Little monk, is the place you are talking about Shaolin?"

Ji Ran replied: "Amitabha. Shaolin is a pure place of Buddhism and is not suitable for holding this event. I wonder if everyone here has any suggestions."

Seeing this, the people in Xueyi asked, "What do you think of my Xuejiazhuang?"

Gao Yanan was a little anxious when he heard this, and said: "Xuejiazhuang is located in a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River. If the big masters in the world go there, it will inevitably cause a disturbance. When some low-ranking characters hear about such a grand event, they will definitely come to join in the fun. When the time comes, it will affect the surrounding poor people. But it's not good."

"You might as well consider me, Huashan."

"Since ancient times, there has been a road in Huashan Mountain. I have sent disciples to set up tests on the mountain road. Only those with certain skills can go up the mountain. There are no villages at the foot of Huashan Mountain, and the nearest Huayin County is twenty miles away."

"And this place is not far from Heluo. You can also invite the heroes of Heluo to come to Huayin to take charge. When the time comes, I will send some disciples from Huashan to help. I think we can stabilize the situation."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Mu nodded slightly.

He is not the head of Wudang, so he is inferior in status to everyone here, and he is a generation younger than them.The youngest monk Wu Zhen was also on equal terms with his master, Yu Cha Zhenren.So he is not suitable to speak.

And this Huashan proposal is indeed better than Xuejiazhuang. After all, Xuejiazhuang is just a martial arts family and does not have as many manpower as Huashan. In addition, the reputation of Xueyi people is not good, so it is better to hold it in Huashan.

After Gao Yanan finished speaking, Ji Ran quietly glanced at Xue Yiren and found that there was no unpleasant look on Xue Yiren's face, so she felt relieved.

Then he said: "The poor monk also thinks that Huashan is good. Since Huashan is willing to give up the venue, the poor monk will be lucky."

"It is said that swords and swords smile on the top of Huashan Mountain, and martial power shows off the fists and palms. If the opportunity is within three feet, the world's civilized and martial arts will be beautiful."

"This time to destroy the demon sect, I once obtained a secret book in the Jade Rakshasa's secret room, called "The Great Technique of Chewing Iron." It is said that after practicing this skill, you can develop a copper-skinned iron bone, which is a real copper-skinned iron bone. You think how?"

After hearing this, several people present nodded in agreement.

Qin Ge saw this group of elders and chatted back and forth without discussing the distribution of the spoils. It seemed that the matter had come to an end. Yue Huanshan and Jiang Manhong were mentioned just now.

So Qin Ge couldn't help but interrupt: "Since the matters discussed by the seniors have been finalized, we might as well discuss the next proposals of the juniors at the same time..."

So Qin Ge faced Ji Ran's unkind gaze and began to talk about the organization that he had mentioned to Ji Ran to maintain the balance between the martial arts and the court, and the world.

He also suggested that the seizure of the Demonic Cult can be used to create this organization, and everyone here can also join in and maintain the operation of the organization as elders.

Xue Yiren and Mu Daoren listened with great interest, and Gao Yanan frowned frequently.Ji Ran, on the other hand, had closed her eyes and fell asleep, no longer paying attention.

When Qin Ge excitedly finished speaking about the "perfect" advice he had heard from Yue Huanshan and Jiang Manhong and his wife, plus his own experiences and thoughts in the past six months.

He found that Xue Yiren and Mu Daoren were looking at him with interest.

Gao Yanan just drank tea and said nothing.

Ji Ran, on the other hand, was like an old monk in meditation, motionless and without even raising his eyelids.

Qin Ge suddenly felt extremely wronged. Why were these people at the top of the world so indifferent, so careless, and even so indifferent to such good advice?Qin Ge couldn't help but look at Ji Ran, who was most familiar with him, but the other party still made no move.

When Gao Yanan first saw Qin Ge, he knew that he was related to the old bug.

So seeing Qin Ge who was so embarrassed at this time, he couldn't help but say to relieve the embarrassment: "Don't blame me, he is still young after all, just treat it as a joke."

"This kid just mentioned the spoils. How do you think the spoils should be distributed? Should we divide them equally among the four families as proposed by Master Wuzhen before?"

Before the others could speak, Qin Ge's face turned red when he saw that his proposal was ignored and he said that he was ignorant. He wanted to say something.

But before he could open his mouth, a finger force instantly sealed all the acupoints around his body. He could only stand there blankly and watch the group of people continue to discuss.

Although only one person from Xue Yiren came, as the best swordsman in the world, Xue Yiren would not be afraid of the tricks of these famous people. At most, he could pass with one sword.So Xue Yiren said: "I agree with the suggestion of young monk Wuzhen."

Mu Taoren came alone and did not bring his disciples with him. If he wanted to take away the share that belonged to Wudang, he would probably need Xue Yiren's help. So when Xue Yiren agreed, Mu Taoren also said: "I agree too. The advice of Master Wuzhen.”

Gao Yanan also agreed, but the other three elders of Huashan hoped that Huashan could get more points.That's why I asked this question.Seeing that the three families agreed, although he was a local snake, he was not too unpalatable or ugly.

Then he said: "Master Xue and Junior Brother Mu both came here alone. It will be inconvenient to transport them back. Why don't we, Huashan, send some disciples to help you escort them back."

When Xue Yiren and Mu Daoren heard this, their faces showed displeasure.Your disciples from Huashan are helping to transport it. Due to their status, Xue and Mu will not go and check each box in person. By then, each box will be reduced by [-]% or [-]%. Who knows?
The Huashan sect is not doing this clearly, and is trying to hide it.

Xue Yiren did not give Gao Yanan any face, and said coldly: "Your sect still needs to prepare for the Huashan Swordsmanship in the future, so I won't bother with the escort task."

"On the way here, I heard that Zhao Yanling, the third lady of the Zhongyuan Escort Bureau, just happened to be transporting the darts to Chang'an. The Zhongyuan Escort Bureau is located in Jinling. It is just right to help us transport the escorts on the return trip. I don't know if Master Wu Zhen is going to return to Southern Shaolin or to Northern Shaolin."

Ji Ran also didn't like Gao Yanan's current situation, but he couldn't say much because he was an old drunkard.He just replied calmly: "Junior plans to return to Southern Shaolin, just in time to travel with Master Xue."

"Junior also heard that the third lady of the Zhongyuan Escort Agency has outstanding swordsmanship. I was not able to see the Huashan School's Qingfeng Thirteen Styles at first, but this time I can see the swordsmanship of the third lady Zhao."

Hearing this, Gao Yanan also knew that he couldn't do anything. In order to avoid everyone's embarrassment, he also said: "Then I will not disturb your rest. Now that Huashan Villa is guarded by many disciples of my Huashan Sect, you can rest peacefully."

"I will also send someone to invite the Zhongyuan Escort Bureau and their party to arrive. It is estimated that it will take at least three days, and it may take five days if it is slower. Everyone, please stay in peace."

Five days later, the main entrance of Huashan Villa.

He looked at the heroic woman in front of him and the two young swordsmen behind her.

Ji Ran always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, but could not remember it until the two young swordsmen announced their names: "Junior Sima Qingwu and Ouyang Wudi, I have met all of you seniors."

This sense of déjà vu hit her face, but it was a pity that Ji Ran still couldn't remember which work in her previous life this was.

After counting the supplies and negotiating the price, the group left Huayin in an orderly manner. Qin Ge reluctantly followed Ji Ran, his face still full of dissatisfaction, grievance and stubbornness.

When passing by a stream, a little old man in the escort team appeared in the eyes of Xue Yiren and Ji Ran. The little old man looked plain and unsurprising.

However, Xue Yiren and Ji Ran looked at each other and had the same thought in their hearts: "This is a master who is no less than himself." So Ji Ran stepped forward and clasped his hands to greet the little old man: "Young monk, you are polite here. I don’t know what the old man calls him.”

"Little old man Jia Hutu has met this master." Jia Hutu returned a salute to Ji Ran. "If the master has no other instructions, the little old man will go back first. This will not give our lady the water." After saying that, Jia Hutu also raised the bamboo tube in his hand.

"Pretending to be confused?" Ji Ran didn't bother anymore after hearing the words, and went back to Xue Yiren and murmured.

"Since he intends to hide it, it's not easy for us to get to the bottom of it. After all, we just met by chance." Xue Yiren, an old man, said.

After a while, the group continued on their way.

Not to mention the episode with Jia Hutu, Qin Ge had a fierce fight with Sima Qingqing and Ouyang Wudi along the way.

The three of them often competed with each other and discussed martial arts, and sometimes Zhao Yanling would take action. However, these four men and women of similar age agreed to gather together in Jinling City in the future.It's just that the names of their moves are a bit confusing, such as the ruthless three-point slash, the invincible reverse sword...

Xue Yiren and Ji Ran also watched with great interest. Ji Ran would sometimes make a few gestures. Unfortunately, Ji Ran's swordsmanship talent was really average. He only knew some basic swordsmanship and relied on his own magical body protection skills to abuse four children. .

And Xue Yiren would sometimes give some advice. Sima Qingqing's swordsmanship was quite to Xue Yiren's liking, but it was a pity that Sima didn't want to do it. Otherwise, he could have a master who was the best swordsman in the world.

Ouyang did have some ideas, but Xue Yiren thought that his reverse sword was just a trick. When you meet a real master, no matter if you are a reverse sword, you will be pierced by the sword.

Speaking of Jinling City, Ji Ran thought of another teacher of hers - the miracle doctor Zhang Jianzhai. When he first studied medicine, the old man was already over 70 years old, but now he doesn't know if he is still there.

So Ji Ran went to Jia Hutu and asked, "Old man, you have lived in Jinling for a long time. I wonder if you have ever heard of Zhang Jianzhai and Zhang Shen's medical treatment?"

Hearing this, Jia Hutu replied with a smile: "Everyone in Jinling City knows the name of Divine Doctor Zhang! Don't you want to seek medical treatment from Divine Doctor Zhang?"

Ji Ran was overjoyed when she heard this, and then replied: "Old man, you have misunderstood. Listening to the old man's tone, Divine Doctor Zhang is still sitting in the courtroom!"

Jia Hutu said: "Although I sit in the hall, I may only sit for one or two days a month, but several of the disciples of Divine Doctor Zhang are also very skilled in medicine, and they are also called Little Miracle Doctors in Jinling City."

Ji Ran smiled and said to Jia Hutu, "Thank you, old man, for telling me." Then he said no more and continued on his way.

Two months later, Ji Ran finally returned to Southern Shaolin with Qin Ge and more than ten boxes of belongings.After returning, Ji Ran first visited Master Tianfeng, and told him about the Huashan Bieyuan and his research experience, and also asked Master Tianfeng about the old man who kept his secrets - Jiahutu.

Master Tianfeng said with a smile: "It turns out to be that old man. His real name is Wan Jianchou, and he is the adopted son of an old man named Wan. This old man surnamed Wan is suspected to be related to Wanfu Wanshou Garden. His martial arts are hidden, and I don't know his identity." Details."

"But I do know a thing or two about Wan Jianchou. His famous stunt is called Ghost Catching Sword Technique. His moves are tricky and weird, and he also has a set of coordinated footwork. I suffered a lot from him as a teacher when I was young."

"But since he is anonymous now, don't bother him. The Zhao family girl seems to be his disciple. If there is a chance, please pay more attention to her."

Ji Ran nodded after hearing this.Later, he told Master Tianfeng about Qin Ge.

Ji Ran organized her words and said: "Qin Ge should be the son of Chu Liuxiang and the saint Zhang Jiejie of the Mai Sect. Judging from the fact that Qin Ge almost died on Moyun Cliff but no one took action, something happened to the May Sect, or it was just simple. Qin Ge was abandoned."

"He is now actively and passionately promoting the mediation between Wulin and the imperial court. He must have been plotted by Jiang Manhong."

"This organization seems to have created a balance for the world, which can stabilize all parties. In fact, over time, this organization has become a tool for careerists to control the world, influence the court, and even change the government."

"Jiang Manhong and his wife must have learned that Qin Ge was looking for Chu Liuxiang, and guessed based on his appearance that he should have some relationship with Chu Liuxiang, so they wanted to take advantage of this."

"My original intention was to let him suffer some hardships first. As long as he saved his life, I would naturally leave it to Chu Liuxiang to handle after seeing Chu Liuxiang. But last time at the Huashan Garden, I found that Qin Ge seemed a little..."

"A bit reckless, doing things without thinking, impulsive and passionate, right?"

Master Tianfeng said with a smile.

"Actually, most young people have these characteristics. If they are not impulsive and passionate, how can they be called young people? People are not frivolous and waste their youth. Unfortunately, you and your senior brother are exceptions."

"This has never happened to you two. I was already prepared to wipe your butts, but unfortunately I didn't get the chance today. Your senior brother left early, and you, too, have behaved too much since you were a child. Mature, like a middle-aged man.”

"Sometimes I wonder if you are the reincarnation of some old monster." After saying this, Master Tianfeng laughed first.

When Ji Ran heard this, she was startled at first, and then looked at Master Tianfeng, and found that Master Tianfeng was intoxicated in his memories. He immediately felt relieved, but before he could let go, his heart pounded again.

She prefers to recall the past and immerse herself in it. Ji Ran knows that innate masters like Master Tianfeng, who are fellow practitioners of the Three Treasures, will not be in such a godless state unless their souls are dried up.

On the way back to his meditation room, he first saw Qin Ge practicing his sword in the yard. After giving some pointers, he stopped paying much attention and went straight back to his room.On the table in the room, Ji Ran found a letter with an orchid in the envelope.

"Midnight Orchid? It's finally about to begin," Ji Ran murmured.

(End of this chapter)