Under the sky

Chapter 63 There is a way to ascend to immortality
The car seat was covered with soft plush cushions, and Yang Yan smelled a faint fragrance in the car, as if it had been scented in advance.The carriage was so spacious that even if you stretched out your legs, you couldn't touch the seat opposite you. There were four brave animals carved on the back of the chair, and a total of eight on both sides. Yang Yan felt that the carvings were so delicate that he couldn't tell the difference between dark and dark.The carriage moved more smoothly than he imagined. Maybe it was because of his good driving skills, or maybe because the car was stable and reliable - after all, it was a rare four-wheeled vehicle.

This is the car of the leader of the Xiangyang Gang, so it naturally has his style, if not his status, at least his financial style.It's just that Yang Yan didn't expect that Yu Jien would invite him to ride with him. After all, there were many convoys traveling with him, and he was just a Wudang disciple, and a low-level disciple at that. Even if he was the head disciple, such courtesy was too heavy, let alone his previous When he went to the Xiangyang Gang, Yu Jien was just polite and respectful, but he didn't show such favor.

"How old is Brother Yang?" Yu Jien asked.

"Nineteen." Yang Yan wondered, "Why does the gang leader ask this?"

Yu Jien said slowly: "I remember that Brother Yang hasn't received the knight certificate yet, right? He is studying in Wudang during this period. If you need it, just ask Xiangyang for help."

"So it's to win over? Then you really found the wrong person." Yang Yan sneered secretly and said: "No need, I can't spend much money."

"Brother Yang saved my ship, it's worth thousands of taels of silver, it's deserved." Yu Jien looked at Yang Yan thoughtfully, then looked out the window as if thinking about something.

"If I have time after this trip up the mountain, I will talk to Brother Yang."

Yang Yan felt very strange and wondered what Yu Jien was planning.

Wudang Mountain is located at the mouth of Danjiang, the intersection of Han River and Danjiang River. The medicinal materials sent by the Xiangyang Gang are unloaded here and then go straight to Wudang Mountain. It is a prosperous city in Hubei after Xiangyang and Yichang. It mainly sells various types of alchemy medicinal materials and equipment.The Wudang sect was popular in alchemy and was a big customer.The annual expenditure on Danlu medicine is no less than one million taels.There are many Taoist temples on the mountain. A good person spent four months counting them. There are as many as 440 Taoist temples, large and small, well-known and unknown.This was only 17 years ago. In recent years, there are probably dozens or hundreds more Taoist temples. Most of these Taoist temples were built by Wudang disciples. They are scattered around the Wudang sect, like a barrier.The reason why these Wudang disciples built Taoist temples was not to protect Wudang, but just for the convenience of alchemy refining. If they had an alchemy furnace at home, they would not have to compete with their brothers to steal it.After the disciple who built the Taoist temple dies, his disciples continue to take over. If the incense is cut off, don't worry, other Taoist priests will move in soon, and there is a sense of freedom and ease that Chu people have left behind.

Yang Yan still remembers that when he first arrived in Wuhan four years ago, he looked up from the bottom of the mountain and was shocked by the Taoist temples dotted all over the mountains and fields. At that time, he just thought they were majestic.In fact, these Taoist temples are built without any structure. Now looking from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain, I just feel that they are messy and ugly, with no solemn atmosphere.

Like the other nine great masters, Wudang also re-expanded the Xuanwu Zhenguan after Kunlun's consensus.The city wall is four to six feet high, with sentries set up every twenty feet, five on the left and five on the left. Ten guards are placed at each post to look after the city.There are four Xuanwu gates in the southeast, northwest, blue dragon, white tiger, and red bird. The main gate is the Xuanwu Gate facing north. When you walk in from the Xuanwu Gate, you will first see a large open space for pilgrims to worship, then a guest house, and then the North Pole Hall dedicated to Emperor Zhenwu. On both sides and behind the North Pole Hall are fourteen side halls dedicated to other minor gods.Passing through the North Pole Hall, at the rear is the Taoist Residence, which is the residence of Yang Yan and other ordinary disciples. There are 360 ​​households in twelve rows, and more than a thousand low-level disciples live there.Further inside is the welcome hall, which is where distinguished guests are received, followed by the Alchemy Room, Butian Building, Meditation Room, Dining Hall, Miscellaneous Hall, Sansi Hall and other various office spaces, and then there are rooms for distinguished guests to live in. Yuntianju, beyond Yuntianju is a blessed place. It is the residence of dignitaries with considerable status in martial arts.At the very back is the utility room, pharmacy, and then the Suzaku Gate leading to the back mountain.

The carriage entered Xuanwu Zhenguan from Xuanwu Gate, unloaded the gifts at the parking area, and Yang Yan got off the car to take command.Seeing the two people approaching, they recognized them as Qian Guang and Huo Wei, their nephews.

Seeing that there were only about ten carriages, Qian Guang asked displeasedly: "Uncle Yan, why are there so many?" Although he called him "Uncle Master", his tone did not mean the slightest respect.

Yang Yan said: "This is a gift from Gang Leader Yu. Although it is small, it is valuable."

Qian Guangdao: "Why is it a gift from Gang Leader Yu? Isn't it the medicinal material of the ancestor's uncle?"

Yang Yan said: "The boat was robbed on the road and all the medicinal materials were gone."

Qian Guang frowned and said, "Didn't I ask you to escort the ship? Why was it robbed again?"

Huo Wei said: "You are the apprentice of the Grand Master, and you can even escort a ship. What a waste!"

Yang Yan ignored the two of them and just asked: "Where is the master?"

Huo Wei said: "Why, do you want to complain to the head master? Or cry and complain about your grievances?"

Qian Guang asked: "You said the ship was hijacked, why are you not dead yet? Did you abandon the ship and run for your life? Or did you kneel down and beg for mercy?"

Huo Wei said: "I think he knelt down and begged for mercy. Maybe he even had someone's balls in his mouth!"

The two laughed, and Yang Yan was furious and shouted: "What did you say?!" He took a step forward.Seeing him approaching, Qian Guang deliberately took a step back and said, "Don't get so close, your mouth is full of dick smell!"

Yang Yan couldn't bear it anymore and punched Qian Guang in the face. Qian Guang avoided it and shouted: "Uncle Yucheng! Uncle Yan is hitting someone again!"

A Taoist priest who was standing a little further away heard the sound and came over. He saw Yang Yan punching Qian Guang. He was relatively advanced in martial arts. He grabbed Yang Yan and pushed him to the ground. He cursed: "Junior Brother Yan, What do you want to do again?!"

Qian Guangdao: "He lost the Grand Master's boat, and when we asked him about it, he wanted to beat someone for doing evil!"

Yang Yan got up, dusted himself off, glared, but said nothing.

Yu Chengzi asked: "The boat was lost? What did you do? Are you of any use?"

Yu Jien sat in the car and listened, and only now got off the car, saying: "Brother Yang is a young hero. If it weren't for him, the Xiangyang Gang would have lost a lot more. Brother Dao said he was useless. This didn't mean that he was scolding the Xiangyang Gang. Already?"

Yu Chengzi was surprised. When he saw Yu Jien getting out of the car, he hurriedly bowed his hands and saluted: "Young Taoist Yu Chengzi, I have seen Gang Leader Yu, so disrespectful!" Qian Guang and Huo Wei also saluted quickly.

Yu Jien said: "Brother Yang fought the river bandits with both wisdom and bravery. I was about to praise him in front of the leader. Brother Dao, our Xiangyang Gang relied on him to save a boat. If he is a waste, then the whole Xiangyang Gang are all waste." The waste in it?”

The Xiangyang Gang is the largest gang in Wudang. Not only does it pay the most taxes, but it also gives the most generous gifts.Yu Chengzi didn't dare to offend him, so he quickly said: "I don't dare! I don't dare! That's a big credit. It's a small thing that doesn't know the importance. I made a mistake."

Yu Jien then continued: "Xiangyang helps Yu Jien ask to see the leader. Please convey it on your behalf."

Yu Chengzi hurriedly said: "Of course, Pindao will go to Xuanwu Zhendian immediately to tell Uncle Huayang!"

Hua Yangzi is the younger brother of Xuanxu, the master of Wudang. The current Taoist priest of Wudang is called "Zhike". In fact, he handles all external affairs of Wudang. He is an all-round Taoist priest.

After Yu Chengzi finished speaking, he left. Seeing Yu Jien's presence, Qian Guang and Huo Wei did not dare to trouble Yang Yan anymore, so they moved the gifts into the warehouse and never took them out again.Yang Yan knew that Yu Jien heard the argument that just happened. He was already used to it and didn't feel embarrassed.He just sneered in his heart: "Now that you know my status in Wudang, are you still thinking of recruiting me?"

After waiting for a while, Yu Chengzi came running quickly and said, "Uncle Huayang, please ask Gang Leader Yu to wait in the living room." Then he turned to Yang Yan and said, "It's none of your business, go back to your room and rest. "

Yu Jien said: "There are some things that need to be explained by Brother Yang." He said to Yang Yan, "If you have nothing else to do, how about coming with me?" Yang Yan nodded.If Yu Jien wants to persuade Master Kunlun to discuss something together, he can talk about the evil deeds of Huashan, but anything that makes Yan Feixi unhappy is happy to him.

The two came to the reception room. Hua Yangzi had been waiting for a long time. Yu Jien cupped his hands and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time." After greeting for a while, Hua Yangzi asked: "Gang Leader Yu, I heard that this boat was robbed again?"

Yu Jien nodded, and Yang Yan said: "Huashan sent people to rob it!"

Hua Yangzi asked in surprise: "How do you know?"

Yang Yan said: "If they weren't the ones in charge, how could the river bandits have robbed one ship and not unloaded the goods, and rushed to rob another? To clear the bad guys and girls, this is a grave crime that the world will punish! Let the leader of Qi know, and he will not order Huashan to do so." Suppressing bandits? Without protection, how can ordinary ship bandits be so bold?"

Hua Yangzi thought for a while and said: "The master is refining the elixir, Gang Leader Yu, please take a rest and report to the master tomorrow."

It’s alchemy again!Yang Yan thought to himself, he couldn't manage the affairs of living people. If he really became a god, he would be a confused god!
Yu Jien said: "Tomorrow is fine. I have a few friends who will be arriving in the next two days. I'll tell you in advance so that I won't be in a hurry when I arrive."

Hua Yangzi asked: "What kind of friend is it?"

Yu Jien said: "It's Qingcheng Crown Prince Shen Yuqing and his cousin Miss Shen."

Hua Yangzi said in surprise: "Prince Qingcheng?"

Yu Jien said: "Yes. Yu came here this time to be entrusted by Mr. Shen to introduce the leader on his behalf."

Hua Yangzi nodded and said, "Thank you, Gang Leader Yu."

Yang Yan said: "Since the master will not be released from seclusion until tomorrow, let's say goodbye to the gang leader first."

Yu Jien cupped his hands and said, "I won't delay Brother Yang's rest."

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Wudang's disciples' rooms are for four people per room, and even the head disciple is no different from anyone else.Yang Yan returned to his residence and opened the door. He saw that his wardrobe had been overturned on the ground, clothes were messy everywhere, and the quilt on the bed had also been overturned and piled at the corner of the bed.There was a lot of dust on the clothes. It seemed that they were damaged as soon as they went out. Yang Yan asked: "Junior Brother Du, do you know who did it?"

Junior Brother Du, who has a single name, is only 12 years old. He ate cold porridge last night and did not participate in the exercise class. He was sitting on the bedside. When Yang Yan asked, he said in a panic: "I... I don't know..."

The people who lived with him were all teenagers aged [-] or [-], who had entered Wudang to learn martial arts since they were young. Yang Yan knew that it had nothing to do with him, so he didn't ask any questions and lifted up the quilt.

Du Zhi shouted: "Be careful!"

Yang Yan was wary and gently opened it. He saw a lump of yellow powder on the quilt and a faint smell. He was confused and turned to look at Du Zhi.

"They... pooped on your bed, and we didn't dare to wipe it... just... you've been there for more than a month..."

Yang Yan said: "I'm sorry for you. Is it bad because of the smoke in those days?"

Du Zhi lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

Yang Yan is Xuanxu's last disciple.In the early years, Xuanxu had taken on many disciples. Later, when he rose to prominence, he took on fewer disciples. After all, his status gradually changed. It was more than twenty years ago that he took on a disciple.

There were some disputes when Yang Yan entered the martial arts. The guard disciple had never heard of the Xianxia sect and wanted to defraud him of the pure gold token. Fortunately, an elder remembered the past and helped Yang Yan introduce Xuanxu.Because of his great-grandfather Yang Jingyao's relationship, Xuanxu looked at Yang Yan differently and accepted him as his disciple, which made him jealous.At first, everyone just joined forces to exclude the bullies. Yang Yan told the master, and the master only said: "Suffer the calm for a while, and take a step back to open up the world."

Yang Yan is a person with a fierce personality. In order to learn his skills, he endured it for a while, but the more he endured, the more intense he became.The other party bullied him for his low martial arts skills and often resorted to physical violence. One time, he was attacked by three disciples in the same room and was beaten until his whole body was black and blue. When he asked the master again, the master said: "Be patient with him, let him, let him, and avoid him." Be patient with him, respect him, and ignore him. Let’s see how he does in another three years.”

Three years later, I didn’t know that he walked to the leading disciple’s bed that night, picked up a wooden stick, and struck the head with a violent attack. No one could stop him, and he beat the disciple until his head was bloody. , almost beaten to death.

Seeing his madness, the other two disciples became afraid and moved away overnight.But Yang Yan did not forget that a month later, while he was practicing martial arts, he broke another disciple's leg with a wooden stick.He hit fast and hard, hitting the tibia with a stick, and he didn't stop until it was broken. If the man hadn't rolled around holding the leg and couldn't start, the other leg wouldn't be just bruised.

Xuanxu knew about this and called him to scold him, asking him how he could hurt his fellow disciples in this way and act so ignorantly.It should be noted that harmony in all things is of the utmost importance, but how can one cultivate immortality if one is carrying a violent aura?
Yang Yan replied that he understood.

The last disciple moved to the room farthest from him and avoided him from then on. Yang Yan stopped asking anything, as if he had really let go of the matter.A year later, they met by chance at the gate of Xuanwu Zhenguan. After a struggle, he broke four of the other's ribs, and the man nursed his injuries for two months.

Over the past year or so, he has been bullied and retaliated.Yang Yan is not good at martial arts, but he has a ruthlessness, a kind of ruthlessness that can kill him. Others bully him, but when he moves his hands, he is as ruthless as killing people. Everyone believes that if no one stops him, he will really do it. kill.But no one knew where his cruelty came from. In the end, no one dared to bully him head on, but they resorted to various tricks behind his back. In the end, no one dared to live with him and was forced to live with him. Those who were together were all new disciples.

As for the master, he said to him: "You are too violent. You need to cultivate your moral character. The hatred between you and the Yan family has long been resolved. You can live in peace and harmony, and sorrow and joy cannot enter. Why not study martial arts well and find a place to settle down?"

He also said: "Although you work hard, your intentions are not right. Learning superior martial arts now will hinder you. Start with some superficial learning, and then calm down your temper before making plans."

He has been a beginner for four years, but he has not learned a single advanced skill. Even his disciples who started later than him have learned more than him.Whenever he had free time, he practiced again and again the trick "Zong He Tian Xia" that Old Beggar Peng taught him.

Yang Yan took off the quilt cover, went outside to get a bucket of water, and soaked the quilt cover in the water. Suddenly, a yellow color came out, and the stench that had dissipated resurfaced.He turned back to clean up the room, only to see that his clothes had been cut with several holes. He picked up the sewing needle and mended it stitch by stitch. The threads were twisted and twisted, which was horrible to look at.

He remembered Yang Shanshan sitting at the table, humming and sewing clothes while pushing the cradle with her feet. Why didn't he ask his sister more about how to sew clothes?

Why didn't you ask...

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Early the next morning, Yang Yan practiced and cleaned as usual, but heard no news.After noon, someone sent word that the master was out of seclusion and called him over.

Yang Yan arrived at the head's study and knocked on the door to say hello. He heard Xuanxu say "hmm" before going in.

"I heard that the ship was robbed again?" Xuanxu asked, "What's going on?"

"It's the Huashan sect..." Yang Yang just said these words, and Xuanxu immediately waved his hand to interrupt: "I'm asking you what's going on, not who did it." He looked at Yang Yan, his face still gentle and kind, " Speak slowly, what happened?"

Yang Yan explained the stories on the ship one by one. When he mentioned that Ming was unknown, Xuanxu said: "This name sounds familiar, oh..." He said suddenly, "I went to see Abbot Juejian of Shaolin two years ago and heard him mention it. Sure enough, He is a smart boy. Is he still fasting and chanting sutras?"

Yang Yan said: "Keep fasting and recite sutras every morning and evening."

Xuanxu nodded and said: "Buddhists cultivate Buddhism and we Taoists cultivate immortality. In fact, they all have the same principle. We must throw away this stinky bag. Human beings follow the earth, earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and Tao follows nature." He added, "I specially Do you know why you were sent to pressurize the ship?"

"I know." Yang Yan replied, "Tone my character."

Xuanxu nodded and said: "That's the closest place to your enemy. But when you get there, you will find that the mountains and rivers are still mountains and rivers, and people are still people. They don't change because of their names or their emotions. Huashan is just a place. It’s no different.”

Yang Yan nodded, and he began to recall all the benefits his master had given him.Indeed, the master took him in and took care of him. Although he was busy refining alchemy in the past few years, he would never forget him. Whenever he left the retreat and traveled far away for important matters, the master might not meet other disciples, but he would definitely summon him. He knew that the master It's about caring about him.

This was the only way he could endure his master.

"Master, the matter is not over yet." Yang Yan said, "There is still a follow-up."

"Go on," Xuanxu said.

Yang Yan finished talking about the three people escaping and rescuing the civilian girl.He deliberately mentioned the matter of rescuing the daughter of the people to attract Xuanxu's attention. Adultery with women was a major crime discussed in Kunlun, and ordinary bandits would not dare to commit it.

Xuanxu said: "That young man named Li Jingfeng is a man who drowns himself in others. There are not many people with such a compassionate heart nowadays. Life is meant to reward good, and death is meant to threaten evil. Doing good will follow, and doing evil will bring harm. You have more. Learn from him, think more good things and do more good things.”

Think more about the benefits of Master, Yang Yan reminded himself, nodded and said: "Thank you Master for your teaching."

"You have all the credit for your hard work in rescuing people and ships this time. It is a good thing to accumulate good rewards. Think more about those people you rescued. This is the meaning of 'it is not a small kindness that cannot be done without giving it away; it is not a small kindness'." The principle of doing bad deeds is to do them without harm."

"Yes, Master." Yang Yan remembered that the second year he entered Wudang, Master specially left rice cakes for him...

"It's just that the medicinal materials are missing... What should I do with my Seventh Layer Pill of Supreme Huitian? There is only one point of fire left in front of me. If the elixir fails, so many years of hard work will be wasted..." Xuanxu frowned, feeling very distressed.Yang Yan heard that he had changed his subject and asked hurriedly: "Master, is this Seventh Level Pill of Supreme Huitian Really useful?"

Xuanxu chuckled and said: "I have learned all the secrets of elixir and mercury. Refining elixir requires blessed people, blessed places, and blessings. Wudang gathers the spirits of heaven and earth and is a blessed place. Do you think I can have this blessed people and blessings?"

Yang Yan hurriedly said: "Master, of course." As long as the master can stop saying those words, he is willing to use any method to make the master happy.

Xuanxu said: "I have been refining this elixir for 14 years, once every two years, and tempered it repeatedly. I personally controlled the temperature every time, for fear that there would be any mistakes or omissions, and all the years of hard work would be wasted." He frowned again, "It has been hard for me to this day. , I am afraid that there are not enough medicinal materials, and the auspicious time will be delayed, and the success will be defeated."

"What are the benefits of this Supreme Seventh Level Pill?" Yang Yan asked.

"Of course you have attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven!" Xuanxu replied cheerfully, "At worst, you can train your mortal body, prolong your life, and enhance your skills."

"Congratulations, Master. Congratulations, Master. Master ascends in the daytime, and we as apprentices can also ascend to heaven." Yang Yan thought to himself: "If the entire Wudang ascends to heaven, wouldn't it be in vain to gain advantages for other sects?"

Xuanxu smiled and said, "You have made great progress this time back. Come on down."

Yang Yan asked: "Since the master is expected to become an immortal, can he teach his disciples some skills first? Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to get your teachings after the master becomes an immortal."

Xuanxu smiled and said, "You want to cheat me on kung fu again? I've already told you, your character..." Yang Yan's heart sank when he heard this, and then he heard Xuanxu say, "Well, you have been practicing for many days, and you have made progress. You will see it later." Let me pass you on a set of Bagua Youshen Sword."

Yang Yan hurriedly asked: "Can you teach me the sword skills?"

"The sword is too murderous and not suitable for you." Xuanxu said, "The sword is a gentleman's weapon and is suitable for cultivating one's moral character."

"Yes, Master." Yang Yan was helpless.He wanted to learn more sword skills to supplement his dominance in the world, but... well, sword skills were just sword skills, which was better than nothing.

"Sect Master, Qingcheng envoy Xie Gubai is visiting." A disciple came to report.

"Qingcheng envoy? Not the Qingcheng Crown Prince?" Seeing Xuanxu's surprised look, Yang Yan was also puzzled.They arrived in Wudang at noon yesterday. Shen Yuqing set off one day late, but the size of the convoy was larger than that of the Xiangyang Gang. Why should they arrive two days late, but why did they arrive only one day late?How could it be Xie Gubai? Where did Shen Yuqing go?

He didn't know why, but it was not something he could ask.Just listen to the master say: "Since he is the envoy of Qingcheng, let him wait while I meditate and practice Qi. If they go back to their room, see you tomorrow."

Yang Yan saw that his master wanted to practice Kung Fu, so he resigned and left.

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Xie Gubai handed over the name card and was taken to the reception hall to wait with Zhu Menshang.

"I haven't met the leader of Wudang yet," Zhu Menshang said, "I wonder what kind of character Brother Yang's master is? I heard from him that he is a good person?"

"That's right." Xie Gubai said, "He has an anecdote. Shaolin and Wudang have always been on good terms, and the two sects often communicate with each other. Jue Guang, the abbot of Zhengding Hall of Shaolin Temple, likes to be sarcastic. He is known as the 'tongue-pulling Bodhisattva'. "Previously, when Abbot Juesheng was still alive, Abbot Jueguang came to visit with Abbot Juewen, and I heard that the two chatted for an hour."

"What did we talk about?" Zhu Menshang asked.

"I don't know." Xie Gubai said, "I only know that Abbot Jueguang later made a poisonous oath. As long as Master Xuanxu dies, he will never step into Wudang for the rest of his life."

Zhu Menshang tilted his head, finding it interesting.After a while, Hua Yangzi arrived. The two exchanged a few words. Hua Yangzi asked, "I heard from Gang Leader Yu that Prince Qingcheng was coming to Wudang. Why didn't you inform him in advance? Doesn't this seem like Wudang's hospitality was not good enough?"

Xie Gubai knew that this was a spy, so he said, "Let's wait until Gang Leader Yu comes."

After a while, Yu Jien came over after hearing the news and asked, "Why is it only Mr. Xie? Where is Mr. Shen?"

Xie Gubai said: "Master Shen is infected with the cold, so Miss Shen will stay and take care of him. When he is well enough, he will go up the mountain to visit the master."

Yu Jien asked in confusion: "How could a good person catch the cold?"

Zhu Menshang raised his eyebrows and said: "Who was not in good health before catching the cold? Do you think only bad people can get sick? Tell me, what should you look like before you get sick?"

The corner of Yu Jien's mouth twitched slightly, but he felt that Zhu Menshang was right. He turned to ask Hua Yangzi: "May I ask when the master will come?"

Hua Yangzi said: "I have sent someone to invite you. They will be here later."

Yu Jien asked again: "Where's Brother Jingfeng? He didn't go up the mountain with you? Isn't he your friend?"

Zhu Menshang was very surprised and asked, "You actually still remember brother Jingfeng?"

Yu Jien said: "He, Brother Yang, and Brother Ming saved one of my ships. It is a great kindness. Of course I will remember it."

Xie Gubai narrowed his eyes and looked at Yu Jien. After a while, a disciple came up and said: "The master is practicing Qi and said he would meet later."

Hua Yangzi frowned and said: "The master has something to do, so I would like to ask you to go back to your room to rest first. When the master is free, I will invite some of you to talk."

"That's okay, we'll wait here." Xie Gubai smiled slightly, "We are new here and are very interested in Wudang customs and customs, but there are many things we don't understand. We are about to ask the immortal for advice. I wonder if the immortal can take the time to chat. chat?"

Hua Yangzi was stunned and said: "Of course, of course."

Originally thinking that the person coming was the Crown Prince of Qingcheng, Xuanxu was ready to come to see him immediately, but it turned out that it was just an envoy who came, so he was no longer in a hurry.Xie Gubai knew clearly that if he returned to his room like this, Xuanxu would have to wait until tomorrow to see him again. Yan Feixi was already on his way, and the longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it would be.

Xie Gubai seemed to ask some questions casually, asking about the customs and customs of Wudang, the essentials of alchemy, and telling the story of Shengxianzhang. He led the topic, which aroused Hua Yangzi's interest and kept talking, and he was very disappointed to meet him late. However, Zhu Menshang and Yu Jien felt a little sleepy after hearing this.

It wasn't until Youshi that a disciple came and said, "The master is here."

Hua Yangzi said: "The master is coming soon. Please wait a moment, you three. Pindao and Mr. Xie hit it off immediately. If there is an opportunity, we should have a long talk again."

Xie Gubai said respectfully: "This is Xie's honor."

Zhu Menshang suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, is there a person named Jiang Da in your Xuanwu Zhen Guan?"

"Jiang Da?" Hua Yangzi thought for a while, "Never heard of it. There are more than a thousand people in Xuanwu Zhen Guan. I can't remember many of the names. I have to look it up."

Zhu Menshang said: "I'm not busy, I'm just asking."

Not long after, a strange fragrance floated into his nose, and Zhu Menshang whispered: "Fuling, gallnut, and snow lotus were taken to make elixirs and wasted." He saw Taoist priest Xuanxu slowly walking towards him, and Xie Gubai saw his immortal style. Bone-bone, chicken-skinned and crane-haired, with a rosy complexion, he looked about sixty years old. He wore a Taoist crown and a purple gold Taoist uniform, embroidered with Tai Chi and Bagua images. He looked like he was floating out of the dust. He bent down and saluted: "Qingcheng envoy Xie Gubai , Zhu Menshang meets the headmaster."

Yu Jien also saluted and said, "I have met the leader."

Xuanxu gestured to please sit down, and everyone sat down in order of priority.Hua Yangzi said: "Master Shen has contracted the cold and is resting in Yichang. He ordered an envoy to come to pay his respects."

Xie Gubai stood up and said respectfully: "My young master originally wanted to go up the mountain to visit the Immortal Master, but the opportunity was not available. Xie Gubai apologized to the master on behalf of the young master."

Xuanxu said: "Young Master Shen is young and in the prime of his life. He gets sick because he works hard day and night. He is the eldest son of Qingcheng, so he is inevitably worried. I have a good prescription for you: 'Hugh. Search every inch for elixirs, and don’t travel far and wide in search of mysterious things. If there is nothing on the spiritual platform, you will become a nine-turn birth fairy. If you clear your mind and leave behind desires, you will be immune to all diseases."

Xie Gubai cupped his hands and said, "Xie will definitely pass on the immortal gold and jade prescription. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the young master."

Xuanxu nodded and said, "Why are you looking for Pindao?"

Xie Gubai looked at Yu Jien, and Yu Jien cupped his hands and said: "I came here to do two things, but in fact it is one thing. The first thing is that the Han River has not been calm this year, and there have been constant robberies. Wudang's medicinal materials are all It was sent from Gansu, which delayed the cultivation of all the immortals. When we get to the bottom of it, there is something hidden behind it. It is because of the lantern hanging on the chest - it is tacitly understood. This is related to the second thing: what is the picture of Mount Hua?"

"What are you trying to do?" Xuanxu asked, "Just for Dian Cang?"

Yu Jien cupped his hands and said, "The leader is wise and knows the slightest."

Xuanxu sighed and said: "Thousands of sails have passed, and there are bustling people, one for fame and the other for profit. If he wants this false reputation, why not give it to him? Headmaster Li is also a Taoist practitioner, so I don't think he will mind."

Zhu Menshang's eyes almost rolled to the back of his head. Xie Gubai remained calm. He knew that Yu Jien had a way to deal with it.Sure enough, Yu Jien said: "If it's normal, we should remember the leader's teachings, take a step back and let him give way, so why not? But then I thought about it, he killed people, raped women, and has a bad reputation. Dian Cang didn't even become the leader of the alliance. You are already so unscrupulous. If you become the leader of the alliance, wouldn't your arrogance be even more arrogant? Wouldn't you kill more people? If you agree lightly, you will be helping the tyrants to do harm, and the difference cannot be calculated. Wudang is a blessed place, where the essence of the alchemy furnace of heaven and earth lies. Even more blessed people will live here, and blessings will remain there. Heaven has its own way, punishing evil and promoting good. If you harm the harmony of heaven and destroy the outstanding people in Wuhan, the gain will outweigh the loss."

Xuanxu nodded and said: "That makes sense. But what to do with the medicinal materials? The Han River is in Shaanxi after all. How do you get there?"

Yu Jien said: "Hanshui is also Kongtong's trade route. If he really enters Hanshui, Kongtong will not give up. Even if he often harasses..." He looked at Xie Gubai.

Xie Gubai cupped his hands and said: "This is the reason why the young master came to Wudang this time. From now on, all the medicines that Wudang lacks will be purchased in Qingcheng and Tangmen. This will be beneficial to Qingcheng and Wudang."

Yu Jien added: "In the future, Qingcheng will also be willing to assist the Xiangyang Gang in taking care of the ships. With Wudang and Qingcheng joining forces, Huashan will not dare to be cruel no matter how violent it is."

Xuanxu nodded and said: "It makes sense, just follow this idea..."

Suddenly, a bell rang in the distance, three times in total. This was the Wudang signal, indicating that a distinguished guest was coming, and the guest should be greeted by the Taoist priest.When Yu Jien came to visit, he was still waiting at the door. He sent someone to inform Hua Yangzi that if it weren't for the fact that he was the leader of the richest gang in Wudang, he would at most have sent other Taoist priests to greet him.However, these three bells are to inform the guest that the Taoist priest will immediately go to greet the guest, and the visitor's status will naturally be more distinguished.Hua Yangzi frowned and said, "Who is here? I'll go take a look." After that, he walked out quickly.

"We still caught up." Xie Gubai thought to himself, "Yan Feixi is here." He whispered a few words in Zhu Menshang's ear, and Zhu Menshang whispered: "I understand, I will follow your orders. This matter I'm good at it, just watch me perform."

Yu Jien looked confused and asked Xie Gubai, "Is your young master here?"

Xie Gubai shook his head: "Probably not."

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Yang Yan was about to go to the dining hall for dinner when he heard the bell. He couldn't help but be startled and thought to himself: "Could it be Mr. Shen who has arrived?"

He was about to leave when he suddenly felt a pat on his back. He just thought that there was another disciple who wanted to cause trouble for him. He was about to yell and scold him when he saw a handsome young man. It was not clear who he was.I saw Ming Wuxiang wearing a slightly loose Taoist robe and a Taoist bun. There were many Wudang disciples, and he was mixed in, but no one noticed him for a while.

Yang Yan asked in surprise: "Brother Ming, why are you here?"

Even though he didn't know, he didn't reply and turned around to leave. Yang Yan felt something strange and quickly followed him.The two of them walked all the way to the backyard. It was meal time at this time. Seeing no one around, Yang Yan asked again: "You are not going back to Shaolin, why are you coming to Wudang?"

"I'm worried that you will do something stupid." Ming Ming said vaguely, "Master Yan has come to Wudang."

Yang Yanru was struck by lightning, trembling all over, and asked in a trembling voice: "You...what did you say?!"

"I'm following you," Ming said vaguely, "I met Master Yan on the road and saw him riding towards Wudang on his own, so I followed him."

"You...you didn't...admit it?" Yang Yan gritted his teeth and couldn't help trembling, "How...do you...know...it's him?..."

"I first recognized the sign of his mount on Huashan, followed him to Wudang, and listened to him sign up for his number." Ming said vaguely, "I know that you and brother Jingfeng both hate Huashan."

Yang Yan didn't think about the unknown reason why he knew that he had an affair with Yan Feixi, nor did he think about how he got the Taoist uniform. Just thinking about his enemy nearby made his heart beat like crazy and his whole body felt hot and cold. "Revenge! Revenge!" He couldn't help but think in his heart, but he didn't know how to do it.

Ming said vaguely: "I'm afraid you will be impulsive, so I came here to remind you."

Yang Yan grabbed Ming's unknown hands and said tremblingly: "Ming...brother Ming...you...you are smart...help me...think...find a way!" He was in agitated mood and couldn't even speak smoothly.

Ming shook his head and said: "If you take revenge, you will undoubtedly die, and your Yang family will be wiped out." He looked into Yang Yan's eyes and said, "Your dead relatives hope that you will live well."

Yang Yan said in a trembling voice: "As long as...as long as...one day...I can't avenge my revenge, I...I will not be...well alive!"

Ming unknown asked: "Do you really want revenge? Even if you die?"

Yang Yan's throat tightened, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and whispered: "I want...I want it!"

Ming stared at him for a while, then smiled slightly.

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The person who came was indeed Yan Feixi. Hua Yangzi led him in. Xuanxu saw it was him and stood up to greet him. Xie Gubai, Zhu Menshang and Yu Jien also stood up to greet him.When Yan Feixi saw Xie Gubai and the two of them, a flash of surprise flashed across his face, and then he returned to calmness, still looking cold and stern as before.I just heard him cup his hands and say: "I went to the Xiangyang Clan to pay a visit to Gang Leader Yu, but I didn't expect Gang Leader Yu to go first and come to Wudang."

Yu Jien asked: "Headmaster Meng Yan is here in person, and Xiangyang helps Pengpi shine. I wonder why Mr. Yan is visiting?"

Yan Feixi said, "I heard that Gang Leader Yu has a daughter who has grown up. She is beautiful and smart. I am thinking of proposing marriage to the gang leader for Quanzi. I wonder if the gang leader is willing to part with her?"

Yu Jien's heart was moved, and Xie Gubai suddenly said: "Since you have come to propose marriage, there will naturally be a betrothal gift, or Mr. Yan is also here?" He then asked Hua Yangzi, "The motorcade in Huashan must be grand, are they all waiting outside?"

Hua Yangzi was stunned. Yan Feixi came alone. Where did the convoy come from?Mr. Yan was not seen either.But he knew how to be polite and just said: "This... is not clear."

Yan Feixi said coldly: "Where is my convoy? Do I want to tell you?"

Xie Gubai hurriedly saluted and said, "I made a mistake. I'm disrespectful. I'm disrespectful." After saying that, he looked at Yu Jien and saw the latter frowning.

Xie Gubai knew that Yu Jien was a smart person, and smart people are more thoughtful.Yan Feixi deliberately mentioned the proposal of marriage to win over him. However, if Yan Feixi could arrive so quickly, he must have arrived alone on a starry night. He had no gifts and could not bring his son.His question made Yu Jien suspicious. He could not tell whether what Yan Feixi said was true or false. As long as he could not tell whether it was true or false, Yu Jien would not defect. After all, Qingcheng had already given generous enough conditions.

Xuanxu said: "I have ordered people to prepare wine and food, which are next door. Please come and sit down."

Xie Gubai saluted and said, "Master, you're welcome."

Yan Feixi said coldly: "He is just a messenger."

Indeed, as the envoy of Xie Gubai, there was no heir apparent at the table, and unlike Yu Jien, who was a gang leader, he was not qualified to sit at the same table with the two heads of the Nine Families.Xuanxu said: "The messenger is also a human being, the prince is also a human being, and the master is also a human being. They are all mortal bodies, but their blessings are different, so why bother."

At that moment, everyone entered the next room, sat down in order, and asked the cook to serve the dishes.Xuanxu and Hua Yangzi were both practicing and only ate five cents full. Xie Gubai only ate a little, but Zhu Menshang didn't show any courtesy at all.

Xuanxu asked: "Headmaster Yan came to Huashan this time. What advice do you have?"

Yan Feixi said: "I am here to send gifts to Master Zhuge."

Xuanxu said "Oh?", frowned and said, "Why does Master Zhuge ask you to give gifts?"

Yan Feixi said: "He was troubled with something. He knew that I was coming to Xiangyang to ask for my hand in marriage, so he sent someone to bring a gift and asked me to deliver it to the boss on my behalf."

Xie Gubai said: "This is strange."

Yan Feixi gave him a cold look and said nothing.Xuanxu asked in surprise: "What's so strange?"

"Master Zhuge knew that Huashan was getting married across the Tang Sect's Qingcheng. Why didn't Qingcheng know?" Xie Gubai said, "If he knew, he would have prepared gifts to congratulate Huashan and the Xiangyang Gang."

Yan Feixi said coldly: "I have an extraordinary relationship with Master Zhuge, and we keep in touch from time to time."

"I see." Xie Gubai said, "By the way, does Master Yan know that my young master has also arrived in Wudang?"

A murderous look flashed across Yan Feixi's face, and he said coldly: "Is there such a thing? I haven't heard of it."

Xie Gubai said: "I thought Master Yan knew about it."

"Oh? How did you see it?" Yan Feixi asked.

Xie Gubai said: "Otherwise, how could the leader come to Wudang at starry night without even taking the convoy?"

Xuanxu, Yu Jien, and Hua Yangzi all felt that Yan Feixi was suspicious, but they didn't know what was suspicious.Yan Feixi captured the Prince of Qingcheng in Wudang. This was a major event. If it was exposed, Xuanxu would definitely not give up, but Xie Gubai had no intention of exposing it.Firstly, Yan Feixi could have refused to admit it until death. Secondly, if Yu Jien knew that Shen Yuqing had been arrested, there was no guarantee that he would not feel rebellious. If this matter was messed up, the Xiangyang Gang would marry up with Huashan. , the loss is even greater.

Zhu Menshang knew the key, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he heard Xie Gubai reveal it vaguely.I saw Xie Gubai looking calm and unconcerned, and I had no idea what his plans were.

As for Yan Feixi, he did not dare to expose it because he was unsure about the relationship between Qingcheng and Yu Jien. If he confessed that he had arrested Shen Yuqing, he would immediately offend Wudang. He only said coldly: "Master Shen, is it true?" What does being in Wudang have to do with coming down to Wudang?"

Xie Gubai said: "I thought Master Yan wanted to take this opportunity to meet with Young Master and came all the way. Am I wrong?" He was stunned for a moment, then pretended to be hasty and said, "It was my misunderstanding. I apologize to Master Yan." .”

Yan Feixi snorted coldly. He knew that Xie Gubai was challenging him, but Shen Yuqing was in Huashan's hands. Master Zhuge asked me to deliver a gift."

"Why didn't Master Yan ask the young master why he didn't come?" Xie Gubai asked again.

Yan Feixi glanced at him with a murderous look, and said slowly: "I am talking to the head of Xuanxu, can you allow me to interrupt?"

Xie Gubai hurriedly said: "I am rude and should be punished." After that, he poured a glass of wine and drank it.

Yan Feixi was already murderous and said coldly: "Is a glass of wine considered a punishment?"

Xie Gubai smiled and said: "Then what does Master Yan plan to do with me?"

Yan Feixi said slowly: "I'm not busy dealing with it today."

Xuanxu frowned, knowing that Yan Feixi had murderous intentions, so he couldn't help but said: "Master Yan, you usually kill too much, you should cultivate your moral character, meditate more, breathe out, and silently recite "Tai Shang Laojun Inspiration Chapter", for you It helps a lot.”

The corner of Yan Feixi's mouth twitched slightly. He knew Xuanxu's character and didn't want to get entangled with him. He took out a red wooden box from his arms and said, "This is a gift from Master Zhuge."

He opened the wooden box, and inside was a fist-sized southern red agate. It was as red as fireworks and crystal clear. You could tell it was a treasure at a glance.Xuanxu and Hua Yangzi's eyes lit up and they couldn't help but express their admiration.

South red agate is the most precious medicinal material needed for alchemy. It has been known as the "elixir" since ancient times. There is a saying that "South red agate extends life to a thousand years." It is rare and expensive. If you want to find this crystal clear, jade-moisturizing agate, you will have enough water. , it is even more difficult to do it as red as fireworks, not to mention it is as big as a fist.Alchemy is popular in Wudang, and such a treasure is just what they like. Only Dian Cang, who is rich in gold and jade, can get this gift.

Xuanxu's eyes widened. Even though he "doesn't care about fame and wealth, and lives outside the world", he couldn't help but feel itchy. He just said: "This treasure is hard to find...this generous gift from Master Zhuge...this generous gift..."

He naturally knew that Zhuge Yan asked Yan Feixi to hand over this gift not in vain, but for Kunlun to discuss a vote together.

"This is what the craftsmen excavated in Yunnan. The deputy master gave it a name, 'The Steps to Climb the Immortal'." Yan Feixi said, "There are steps to ascend to the immortal, which is suitable for the master."

No matter how rich Wudang was, no matter how much tribute the Xiangyang Gang paid, they could never buy the southern red agate of "Dengxian Grade" quality.

Yan Feixi continued: "There is something that Master Zhuge would like to ask for help."

"What's the matter?" Xuanxu only played with the "Ascending Immortal Steps" without understanding it. Hearing Yan Feixi's silence, he realized that he had lost his composure, coughed and put down the "Ascending Immortal Steps".

"What a coincidence, my young master also has a gift for the leader." Xie Gubai suddenly said.

"That's not good." Xuanxu expected that the gift from Qingcheng would not be as good as Dian Cang. Fortunately, he didn't say anything to death just now, so he could refuse. Now is not the time to accept his gift.He continued: "Your young master is a junior, so there is no reason for an elder to receive gifts from a junior."

Xie Gubai said with a smile: "Young Master is the one who gave me this gift, so how could it be unreasonable? Qingcheng also got the same treasure and gave it to the master for appreciation."

Xuanxu asked: "What treasure?"

Zhu Menshang took out a wooden box from his arms, placed it in front of Xuanxu, and said, "I will tell you a story first, and I want you all to listen to it, so that you can know the origin of this treasure."

Seeing that what he said was weird, Xuanxu nodded and said, "You tell me."

"Originally, the Qingcheng Sect was located on Qingcheng Mountain, but later it was moved to Chongqing Prefecture. The old site still remains on the mountain today. Speaking of Qingcheng Mountain, it is said that Zhang Daoling and Zhang Tianshi became immortals in Qingcheng Mountain. This mountain has beautiful bells, beautiful people, and outstanding people. These palms The door is clear, so I won't press it."

Since ancient times, Taoists have always attached great importance to the precious land where elixirs are made, and they must "combine the graceful and graceful atmosphere of heaven and earth to be able to ascend to the stage of immortality."Wudang Mountain, Qingcheng Mountain, Longhu Mountain and Qiyun Mountain are known as the four famous peaks, among which Wudang Mountain ranks first.

Xuanxu just nodded when he heard what he said.Zhu Menshang continued: "It is said that more than 200 years ago, the sect was founded in Qingcheng. The founder was looking for a blessed place when he came to Qingcheng Mountain. On the way, he saw a monument. It was ancient and the words on it were mottled. I am afraid it is not a thousand years old, but The ancestor was very curious and carefully identified the stone tablet. It turned out that the four characters "From Qingcheng" were written on the stone tablet. It looked like a road monument. But it was on Qingcheng Mountain at that time. If it was a road monument, it should be installed It's right at the foot of the mountain. Besides, this stone monument is so old, why is it still standing here? Grandmaster was very surprised and thought it was God's will, so he built a Taoist temple at the stone monument, which is the origin of the Qingcheng Sect."

"This is the first time I've heard of this." Xuanxu said, "It turns out there is a legend about the founding of a sect in Qingcheng."

Zhu Menshang continued: "A hundred years ago, Qingcheng moved to Ba County, and Qingcheng Mountain was included in the boundaries of Tangmen. With the courtesy of Tangmen, this mountain was still designated as the boundary of Qingcheng. Although the original temple was put aside, that After all, it is a former residence, and Qingcheng has always sent people to stay and clean it to show that it has not forgotten its roots. Strangely enough, since Qingcheng moved there, an old man can occasionally be seen on Qingcheng Mountain. Whenever a traveler gets lost, the old man will guide him. When someone encounters a ferocious beast, the old man will appear to drive it away. Occasionally, he will give people guidance. His words are accurate and quite effective. When someone asks about the old man's origin, the old man only says that his surname is Wu and he has lived in Qingcheng for a long time. He also goes up the mountain to look for good things. , but the old man is elusive and cannot be found. The strange thing is, it is said that people have always seen this old man in the past 100 years, and his appearance has not changed. Chief, do you think this is strange? "

Xuanxu said: "It must be an immortal descending to earth to help others."

Yan Feixi said coldly: "You talk nonsense!"

Xuanxu said: "Master Yan, please don't make irresponsible remarks about immortals. You must know..."

Yan Feixi frowned and said, "Master Xuanxu, please listen to the story."

He was fed up with the mysterious truths and would rather listen to Zhu Menshang's stories and watch what tricks he did.

Zhu Menshang continued: "Until last year, Qingcheng sent disciples up the mountain to clean the old temple as usual. The cleaning was completed, and all the disciples left one after another. Unexpectedly, one disciple lost his belongings and went back to look for it alone. He saw an old man. Judging from the appearance, it's not Wu Daxian. Who is that? The disciple heard the legend and quickly knelt down and said that it was offensive to the immortal and was disrespectful. Wu Daxian did not pursue it and just smiled and said: "I am about to ascend, but you are We bumped into each other. I think it was fate. God asked me to pass down the story to you. Please get up.'"

"The old man said: 'I am originally a centipede. One thousand and five hundred years ago, Master Zhang ascended during the day and set up a monument, predicting that the Qingcheng sect would rise here. I happened to pass by and was accidentally pressed by the monument. The pressure was more than 500 years. Although I could not move during these 1000 years, I was fortunate to be nourished by the immortal energy of the heavenly master. I slept in the open air and practiced with great concentration, and I actually achieved Taoism. Later, a sect was established here in Qingcheng and the stone tablet was removed. I thought I would be free. , but unexpectedly a Taoist temple was built, and a statue of Laojun was placed on top of me. I was trapped like this for more than 1000 years, and it was not until you moved away that the Taoist temple became deserted and sparsely populated, and then I escaped.'"

"After I escaped, I wanted to become an immortal, but I still couldn't. I prayed with all my heart and asked the heavens. Maybe it was the mercy of the heavenly masters, but he actually appeared and said that I had practiced enough, but my merits were not full, and I was full of immortal energy. Qingcheng Mountain is a collection of beautiful things. We should save lives in Qingcheng Mountain for a hundred years to repay the mountain's kindness. So far, exactly one hundred years is enough. I am going to fly away. You can dig three feet of earth under the monument outside the gate to get my body. , bestowed upon those who are destined to do so, will be of great help in cultivating the Tao."

"After saying that, the old man suddenly disappeared. When the disciple knew that he had met a living god, he quickly kowtowed and thanked him. The next day, he went to the place indicated by the old man and dug out the treasure." Zhu Menshang opened the wooden box, "I don't know how hard it is to buy it with ten thousand gold." Which is more difficult, or a once-in-a-millennium encounter?"

Xuanxu looked around and saw a long, shriveled insect with a head like a centipede and no legs, hovering in the box. It was probably not more than seven or eight feet long.He had never seen such a strange thing before, and he couldn't help but be stunned. Even Yan Feixi couldn't help but be moved.

Zhu Menshang said: "This is a centipede that has become an immortal. Does the master think it is precious?"

Yan Feixi said: "It's just a strange insect!"

Zhu Menshang smiled and said, "How many eight-foot-long worms have you seen?"

Yan Feixi said: "If it is really a centipede, where are its legs?"

Zhu Menshang said: "This is a stupid question. It has been pressed for more than 1000 years and cannot move. Its legs are useless. If you sit still for 1000 years, your legs will be disabled. When it becomes an immortal, it will have legs but no legs." It’s even less important.”

Xuanxu heard that what he said made sense, but Yan Feixi was speechless.

This strange insect is indeed unprecedented. If it weren't for the immortal body shedding its shell, how could a centipede be eight feet long?On the other hand, if a centipede is eight feet long, can you say that it does not have a thousand years of Taoism?Xuanxu is really in a dilemma now. One is the "immortal step" that is hard to find, and the other is the centipede immortal body that is rare to find in a thousand years. How to choose?

After a while, Xuanxu said: "Headmaster Yan...Headmaster Zhuge, this gift is precious, I...can't accept it." After saying that, he pushed the wooden box containing "Ascension to Immortality" in front of Yan Feixi.

Xie Gubai looked at Yan Feixi and saw his brows furrowed.

It looks like the winner has been decided.

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Yang Yan came to the tea room and saw the kitchen workers packing things, so he deliberately asked: "Has tea been served?"

A worker said: "Not yet!"

Yang Yan said: "Uncle Huayang asked me to urge him. The guest is thirsty and asked me to deliver tea."

The worker said: "The tea for the guests is ready, just put it on the table over there."

Yang Yan stepped forward, opened it, smelled it, and said, "Don't use Longjing. Guests want to drink Pu'er."

The worker spat: "It's really troublesome, I know it!" He took the tea, drank it, and made another pot of Pu'er.

"This is called 'no grass grows', and it is one of the most powerful poisons in the Tang Sect. You have to soak it in Pu'er to cover up the smell." Yang Yan remembered the unknown instructions from Ming Dynasty, "But if you succeed in revenge, Wudang will be hurt."

As long as revenge is successful, he will bear the responsibility for the crime, even if he is cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, he will be willing to do so.

Yang Yan took the six newly brewed cups of tea, ordered five disciples at random, and walked to the reception hall.

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When Yan Feixi saw Xuanxu returned the gift, he knew there was no hope of persuasion. He looked coldly at Xie Gubai and Zhu Menshang, and then at Yu Jien, who hurriedly turned away to chat with Hua Yangzi.

Seeing Xuanxu playing with the "immortal body", he couldn't help but admire, and Zhu Menshang couldn't help bragging. Yan Feixi saw that the two of them were chatting, and even he was left out, so he simply put away the "immortal step" and figured out what to do next. Do.

"Distinguished guests, please have some tea." Six disciples walked in one after another. One disciple approached with his head lowered and a tea tray. Yan Feixi took it and ignored it.

Yang Yan's heart tightened and he retreated to the door. He wanted to see Yan Feixi's death with his own eyes.Unable to help but steal a glance, Yan Feixi asked for the cup and was about to drink it.Xuanxu took a sip and complained: "Why is it Pu'er?" When he looked up, he saw Yang Yan and Yan Feixi who was about to drink tea. He suddenly woke up and shouted: "Master Yan, don't drink!" At the same time, he struck out with a palm, and Yan Feixi was caught off guard. The teacup in his hand was knocked over and fell to the ground, splashing all over him. He stood up in embarrassment, turned his head, and faced a pair of red eyes that were staring at him.

He recognized the red eyes.

Yan Feixi recognized who he was at a glance - the exterminator of the Yang family!He immediately guessed what was happening and rushed forward, raising his right hand.

Although he was angry, he had not lost his cool.This is a family member who cannot be killed. This slap is just to teach Yang Yan a lesson.However, what surprised him, or even surprised him, was that Xuanxu also rushed out, stood in front of Yang Yan, and struck out with a palm.

Xuanxu was afraid that he would actually kill Yang Yan in anger, so he used [-]% of his strength with this palm, aiming to stop Yan Feixi from committing the crime. However, Yan Feixi only used [-]% of his strength. Seeing that he was blocking him, he did not stop, using both palms. After the collision, Yan Feixi took a step back, blood oozing from the corners of his mouth.He deliberately took this slap to make Wudang even more at fault.

What surprised him even more was when Zhu Menshang blurted out: "Brother Yang!"

Xuanxu said: "You can't kill him, he is the genocide of the Yang family!"

Yan Feixi took a deep breath and said slowly: "Headmaster Xuanxu, your disciple wants to assassinate Yan?"

Xuanxu was stunned and said: "I am not the one in charge!"

Yan Feixi said: "Is that what he ordered?" He pointed at Zhu Menshang and asked, "How do you know his surname is Yang?!"

Zhu Menshang was speechless for a moment, and Xie Gubai stood up and said, "We met in the Xiangyang Gang, so we naturally know that his surname is Yang, but he has nothing to do with us."

Yu Jien also stood up and said: "Yes, yes, Brother Yang has been to the Xiangyang Gang and met Mr. Xie and others."

Yan Feixi turned to Yang Yan and saw Xuanxu standing in front of Yang Yan and saying: "He is a genocide, you can't kill him!"

"I can't, but the leader can!" Since he couldn't achieve his goal, Yan Feixi simply threatened, "What kind of crime is it in Wudang to murder the leader of his faction?"

Xuanxu remained silent. This was the same as any other in the Jiu Family. It was a capital crime.

"Is Wudang going to protect Yan in front of him?" Yan Feixi said.

Seeing that the plan failed, Yang Yan gritted his teeth.What he least expected was that the person standing in the way of his revenge would be his master!He couldn't help roaring: "You beast! You son of a bitch, give back the lives of my whole family!" After saying that, he took out the short knife from his boot and rushed towards Yan Feixi. Hua Yangzi quickly grabbed it and grabbed it. He caught him, and Yang Yanwu couldn't help but curse.

Zhu Menshang stood up suddenly and shouted: "Shut up!"

Yang Yan was stunned: "Doctor Zhu?"

Zhu Menshang walked up to Yan Feixi and said coldly: "You said he wanted to harm you, how? It was just a cup of tea. Do you think this tea is poisonous?"

He raised the tea cup and said, "I drank it! If it's not poisonous, you can kneel down and kowtow three times to Brother Yang to admit your mistake!"

He expected that there wouldn't be any serious poison in Yang Yan's body. With his Baijie Dan and medical skills, he might be fine.With luck, Yan Feixi kowtows three times to admit his mistake to Yang Yan, which can relieve Yang Yan's anger even if he can't get revenge.

Yang Yan knew that Zhu Menshang was trying to save him, so he was horrified and shouted: "Doctor Zhu, don't drink, don't drink! There is Tang Sect's 'no grass growing' inside!"

Zhu Menshang was shocked. How could there be such a powerful poison on Yang Yan?However, Xie Gubai guessed that there were many unexplained and unforeseen circumstances.

"Tang Sect?" Yan Feixi said, "Is it even related to Tang Sect?"

Xie Gubai said calmly: "Master Yan, it's better not to ask any more questions, otherwise wouldn't it be embarrassing if eight of the nine families are involved?"

Yan Feixi said coldly: "I will investigate one by one, Qingcheng will press first!" He looked at Xuanxu, "How does the head of Xuanxu plan to deal with this apprentice?"

Xuanxu looked at Yang Yan, then at the Centipede Immortal Body on the table, his expression was sad and extremely reluctant, and finally he sighed and said: "Master Yan, please take out the 'Ascending Immortal Stage' again and let the old Taoist have a look." Although he didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was clear. Yang Yan's life plus "reaching the immortal level" was exchanged for support for Dian Cang at the Kunlun Council.

Yan Feixi smiled coldly and looked at Xie Gubai with disdain in his expression.

Originally he was sure of victory, but it ended up like this. Xie Gubai never thought that the fire he set to save Li Jingfeng would eventually burn back to him. Maybe it was God's will.

But I haven't lost yet, there is still a chance, although it is a slim chance.

Xie Gubai is waiting, there is still a chance...

when!
The Wudang bell rang suddenly.

when!
Second tone...

when!
Third sound!
Yan Feixi's expression changed.

Who is coming?Hua Yangzi was puzzled.What kind of distinguished guests will come at this hour?But he walked out quickly.

"Headmaster Yan just said that he would be held accountable." Xie Gubai asked, "How should Headmaster Yan be held accountable for secretly capturing the Crown Prince of Qingcheng in Wudang?"

Xuanxu was surprised again. Even though he had been practicing Qing Dynasty for many years and was calm, there were too many things that surprised him today.

This time, even Yu Jien was surprised. He looked at Xie Gubai and then at Yan Feixi, unable to tell the truth for a moment.

"Are you arresting the Crown Prince of Qingcheng in Wudang?" Xuanxu frowned, "Master Yan, this is against the rules."

Yan Feixi said coldly: "Is there any evidence? Or do you want Qingcheng disciples to testify?"

Shen Yuqing has been sent back to Huashan. He saw him get on the ship with his own eyes. Yan Feixi was very confident that Shen Yuqing could not be rescued.

"Wait until Immortal Huayang comes back." Xie Gubai said.

Standing at the door were the Shen Yuqing brothers and sisters, as well as Li Jingfeng and Yan Xuancheng. Shen Weichen had a bandage on his shoulder and his face was pale.

"Does Head Yan have something to explain to Head Xuanxu?" Xie Gubai asked.

Yan Feixi's face was ashen and he said nothing.

Xuanxu put away the Centipede Immortal Body on the table, turned around and said: "Master Yan, the night is already dark, why not stay in Wudang for the night."

This is understandable. If I don’t hold you accountable for capturing the Qingcheng Crown Prince in Wudang, you can’t hold Yang Yan accountable for his crimes either.

Yan Feixi nodded and walked to Yan Xuancheng.Yan Xuancheng lowered his head and said, "Dad..."

With a "Pah!", Yan Xuancheng's face was slapped hard, causing a huge swelling.Yan Xuancheng staggered, and there was another heavy slap with a sound of "Pa!".

Yan Xuancheng didn't dare to speak, his cheeks were red and swollen, and he just lowered his head.Li Jingfeng shouted angrily: "What are you doing?! Mr. Yan did nothing wrong!"

Yan Feixi looked at him coldly, his eyes as sharp as a knife that cut into people's hearts.Li Jingfeng, however, was unafraid and his eyes did not move at all.

Yan Feixi raised his eyebrows slightly and walked down slowly. Yan Xiangcheng lowered his head and silently followed his father.

"Master Yan!" Shen Yuqing said suddenly.

Yan Feixi stopped and turned his head slightly, waiting to hear what Shen Yuqing had to say.

"Huashan hurt my sister-in-law like this..." Shen Yuqing said slowly, with a gentle tone, but every word was firm and decisive, "Shen Yuqing will definitely get her reward."

(End of this chapter)