Taiping Inn

The Baidi City is surrounded by water, and there are many tributary lakes not far away. In a quiet little pond covered by jungle, Zhong Wu sat cross-legged in the pond. The water was not deep, and even if he sat, it could only reach Zhong Wu's chest. The water was clear and the smooth pebbles at the bottom of the pond could be seen.

At this time, white smoke continued to rise above Zhong Wu's head, and white cold air continued to escape from the palms of his hands. These cold air penetrated into the pond, first forming a thin layer of ice on the water surface, and then slowly spreading downwards, eventually turning the entire pond into a piece of solid ice. Even in the weather in June, there was no sign of melting.

At this time, a black-clothed swordsman appeared not far from the "Cold Pond". This man was dressed very similarly to Zhong Wu, both in black clothes, but with black hair, and carrying thirteen long swords on his back, arranged in order, like a peacock spreading its tail.

He looked at Zhong Wu and said in a tone without any fluctuation: "Zhong Wu, you are really in a mess. Didn't you go to catch the adulterer? How did you end up like this? Do you have other lovers besides Luo Qingqing? And judging from the posture, it is a master of Xuannv Sect. Could it be Xiao Shiyu?"

Zhong Wu slowly opened his eyes, glanced at the visitor, and said in a cold tone: "Why are you here?"

The visitor said: "You haven't answered my question yet."

Zhong Wu knew the temperament of this person, so he had to suppress his anger and said unhappily: "I met Li Xuandu."

Hearing the three words "Li Xuandu", the visitor just raised his eyebrows, and his tone could not hear sarcasm or indifference: "Just a junior."

Zhong Wu emphasized: "But besides the eldest lady of the Qin family and the three major ministers of the Qin family, there are Besides, there is Shi Wu Yue. "

The visitor's face finally showed some solemnity: "This matter... I heard my wife mention it. I didn't expect that Shi Wu Yue actually fell into Li Xuandu's hands. Moreover, with Shi Wu Yue's personality, he could actually be used by Li Xuandu. This junior has some means. "

Zhong Wu did not comment on it and said: "Li Shixing, now you can tell me why you are here. "

The visitor is Li Shixing, who ranks fourth among the ten palace officials, second only to the great Ming official Wang Tianxiao, the second Ming official Zhong Wu, and the third Ming official Wang Zhongfu. However, in terms of combat power, he is not inferior to Zhong Wu. Moreover, the ten Ming officials have their own duties. The fourth Ming official Li Shixing is responsible for commanding the sword slaves of the Yin-Yang Sect. He is extremely powerful and his words are very important. In addition to the great Ming official Wang Tianxiao, even Zhong Wu has to give him three points.

Speaking of Li Shixing's origin, he also has a great connection with Li Xuandu. In his early years, even dating back to several decades ago, he was a disciple of the Qingwei Sect named Li Daoxing. He was of the same generation as Li Daoxu, Li Daoshi, Li Feiyan, and Li Qingyun. However, Li Daoxing was the youngest, so when Li Daoxu was already famous all over the world, he was still not well-known and his realm was not as good as Li Daoxu’s.

Later, Li Daoxu seized the power of Qingwei Sect and squeezed Li Qingyun and Li Feiyan out of the power center. At that time, Li Daoxing didn't know the seriousness of it. Because of his admiration for Li Qingyun, he stood on the side of the Li sisters, and was naturally affected. He left Qingwei Sect in anger and began to travel in the world. Later, he met the geomancer Xu Wugui, who was good at planning people's hearts. Under his intentional guidance, the two hit it off at first sight. Later, Li Daoxing was taught the "Thirteen Swords of Taiyin" by Xu Wugui. Xu Wugui originally wanted to add a powerful sword slave to the Yinyang Sect and indirectly weaken the Qingwei Sect. However, he never thought that Li Daoxing, by chance, survived the last sword "The Heart Demon is Born by Me" and practiced the "Thirteen Swords of Taiyin". However, the price was a big change in temperament, which became more and more radical. He simply left Qingwei Sect and joined Yinyang Sect, and changed Li Daoxing to Li Shixing, becoming one of the Ten Palaces of Yinyang Sect.

From this aspect, Qingwei Sect is indeed full of talents. There are almost two dozen great masters of the Heavenly Man Realm in two generations. However, there are also disadvantages. They are all outstanding people and are bound to be inferior to others. In addition, Li Daoxu's seizure of power set a bad precedent, which led to constant internal strife in Qingwei Sect, from the dispute between Li Daoxu and Li Qingyun, to the dispute between Li Daoxu and Li Feiyan, to the dispute between Li Daoxu and Situ Xuance and Zhang Haishi, and later the dispute between Li Yuanying and Li Xuandu. Li Taiyi, who came later, fought with his two senior brothers without stopping. If Qingwei Sect could unite as one, it might have defeated Zhengyi Sect long ago. But then again, if it weren't for the fierce competition and the survival of the fittest, Qingwei Sect might not have produced so many talents. This is probably a double-edged sword.

However, these have nothing to do with Li Shixing. After practicing the "Thirteen Swords of Taiyin", he has let go of many things. Li Daoxu, Li Qingyun, and his former master Qingwei Sect are all past events and have nothing to do with him anymore.

Li Shixing replied: "Of course, I followed the order of the Earth Master."

Zhong Wu pretended to stand up, and countless cracks appeared on the ice around him. The moment he stood up, the entire "Cold Pond" became fragmented.

Zhong Wu pulled his feet out of the ice, stepped on the broken ice and walked to the shore, and asked: "Are you the only one?"

"Of course not." Li Shixing shook his head and said: "There are twelve sword slaves, each of whom has practiced a sword. With me, it just makes up thirteen swords."

Zhong Wu clapped his fist and smiled: "That's great. With you and these sword slaves, Shi Wuyue and Li Xuandu can be killed."

Li Shixing didn't say anything, just stared at Zhong Wu.

Zhong Wu frowned and asked, "What are you looking at me for?"

Li Shixing asked, "Where is Zhao Chunxiao?"

Zhong Wu's face changed slightly, but he still answered truthfully: "I was too busy to take him away, and he is probably dead now. Even if he is not dead, he will be a useless person after being hit by my "ghost curse" and Shi Wuyue's "ice qi". Moreover, if he falls into the hands of the righteous, he will most likely be thrown into the Demon Well."

Li Shixing said softly: "The ten officials of the Yin-Yang Sect are regarded as the ten fingers of the Earth Master, but in the battle at Xuannu Mountain, one Jin Shiyan was lost, and in Baidi City, another Zhang Zheng was lost. Together with Zhao Chunxiao, three people have been lost. Although the matter of Jin Shiyan and Zhang Zheng has nothing to do with you, Wei Zhen and Shangguan Wan will explain to the Earth Master, but you are to blame for the matter of Zhao Chunxiao, and his identity is the Earth Master's disciple, so you should think about how to explain to the Earth Master in advance."

Even Zhong Wu's face changed slightly, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Li Shixing added: "The Ming official met Wu Zhen on his way back to Xijing, and the outcome was not decided. I think Wu Zhen will arrive at Baidi City soon to escort Yan Feiqing and others."

Zhong Wu exhaled heavily: "I know, I will use my merits to atone for my sins."