Sword of Coming

After Li Er arrived at Old Dragon City, the situation in Old Dragon City really became clearer. Although this tenth-level martial artist only showed his face in Chenchen Medicine Shop, it can be regarded as the final word.

Maybe the four major surnames, including the Sun family, are still unknown, but the subsequent development of events is just a matter of steps. The abacus and ledger of Old Dragon City will continue to move north, and the distance has been stationed in The Great Li Song clan's iron cavalry in the middle of Aquarius Continent will get closer and closer.

To this, the Fu family, Fan family and Chen Chen Pharmacy were the first to know the answer.

On the day Li Er left, the Fan family came to pay New Year greetings in a big way. They were all acquaintances of Chen Pingan, not to mention the siblings Fan Junmao and Fan Er, but also Aunt Gui from Osmanthus Island and her only direct disciple Jin Su. , the sweet-scented osmanthus lady who initially served Chen Pingan to Daoxuan Mountain, and finally Lao Jindan Sword Cultivator Ma Zhi, who fed Chen Pingan the sword for a period of time. Aunt Gui could hardly land ashore. Guihua Island traveled between Laolongcheng and Daoxuan Mountain twice a year, but even many elderly people in the Fan family ancestral hall had never seen her once in their lives.

In Zhu Lian's eyes, the old man from a foreign country who "study very well" originally thought that today would be another boring day and he would not even see the woman named Sui. He never thought that he would see so many women at once, sitting in front of the drug store. The old man who ate melon seeds almost didn't say that he was a clerk at Chenchen Pharmacy. He was busy and very attentive. After crossing the big threshold of the shop, Aunt Gui glanced at the strange old man. The old man just happened to look at her. Aunt Gui suppressed her doubts and smiled slightly. The old man thought that this lady, although handsome in appearance, has a gentle temperament. The first choice for ordinary men to marry and raise children. No wonder Jiang Shangzhen’s eldest son, who only cares about having children but not raising children, wants to use the name of the sect to pressure her. He hopes to buy the Osmanthus Island with the Fan family, which has opened up a mature route on the Hanging Mountain. Island ferry.

However, Aunt Gui failed to see the depth of the old man's background. She only vaguely felt that the old man's "body was clean, his energy was light, and his spirit was full." If he was an earthly immortal now, he would definitely have the talent to reach the upper five realms in the future.

After all, among the earthly immortals, there are also superiors and inferiors, as well as differences in heaven and earth.

Chen Pingan ran out all the way to greet Aunt Gui. For this elder, Chen Pingan has always been grateful, and it has nothing to do with Aunt Gui's identity and cultivation.

That time when he was riding Osmanthus Island to Daoxuan Mountain and passing through Jiaolong Valley, he encountered a great disaster. Chen Pingan experienced a moment of emptiness, which was like Buddhism pervading the human mind. Chen Pingan was caught off guard and felt as if the world was almost empty. It was all malicious, and I spent a period of time depressed in the courtyard. After that, when I think of Osmanthus Island, there are only two touches of warmth. One is the Fan family painter who helped Chen Pingan paint three paintings, and the other is the painter who has read all kinds of things in the world. , Aunt Gui who is always in a peaceful mood.

Fan Er pretended to go to Zheng Dafeng's residence, but found that the exquisite portrait was not hanging on the wall.

Chen Ping'an and Aunt Gui were sitting outside in the lobby chatting.

In the room, Zheng Dafeng coughed and said calmly: "Recharge your energy, cultivate your moral character... and do less of such immoral things in the future."

At first, Fan Er felt that his tone was very similar to Mr. Fan's. The more he listened, the more something was wrong. Fan Er immediately became annoyed and regretful, saying: "It's also my fault that the painter misunderstood my meaning without permission. My original intention was a gentle lady. What a gentleman." "Since Mr. Sui wholeheartedly admires the beauty of Fairy Sui, as a disciple, I have to do something, so I told the painter about Fairy Sui's divine appearance and asked him to make a splash-ink freehand portrait..."

Zheng Dafeng was pleased that this disciple had finally left the profession.

Sui Youyou stood at the door at some point, with a sneer on his face, "This painter from the Fan family is really a master of painting. He can paint so vividly with just a few words from Mr. Fan."

Jin Su, who had always been silent, frowned.

Although she has no male-female love for Fan Er, Fan Er is the "best candidate" for the future head of the Fan family after all. Now Osmanthus Island is actually recorded in Fan Er's name. According to Chen Ping'an, this female martial artist carrying a sword was one of his retainers. At best, she was a member of the family's enshrined guest, and at worst, she was a bodyguard. But now that the situation in Old Dragon City is changing, Aunt Gui told her to be careful in her words and deeds. Although the woman surnamed Sui disrespected Fan Er, Jin Su felt a little dissatisfied, but she still didn't say anything more. She didn't have the right to say a New Year's greeting today. Jin Su knew this very well, even though she was the only disciple of "Mrs. Gui", one of the immortals in Old Dragon City.

Jin Su paid more attention to Chen Ping'an.

After three days of separation, everyone was treated with admiration, probably because this guy was no longer the young boy who loved to drink. The earthiness and childishness of the boy had faded away, and instead, there was a kind of... calmness.

There is a white jade hairpin in her bun, and she is wearing a snow-white robe, with a familiar vermilion wine flask at her waist. She is quite a bit taller, and her sitting posture is extremely upright. When speaking to others, she likes to look at each other, with a look in her eyes. There will be a sincere smile without any perfunctory meaning.

Then Jin Su also found a small black charcoal pestle next to Chen Pingan. This skinny little girl had huge eyes that turned very fast. She secretly looked at Jin Su, and even her master, Mrs. Gui.

Jin Su smiled at her.

Pei Qianbian also grinned at her.

In Pei Qian's eyes, these pretty sisters, from Yao Jinzhi to Sui Youyou to the one in front of him, are all big money bags. I heard Zheng Dafeng say that there is a gadget in the world called a money mover. , is one of the ghostly creatures, and Pei Qian feels that it looks a lot like him.

As expected, Jinsu arrived in a hurry, without any new year's money, and she didn't expect to meet such a little girl. However, Mrs. Gui had prepared a small sachet with exquisite embroidery. It was not simple at first glance. The sachet itself Not only does it exude strands of snow-white aura, but it also exudes bits and pieces of tender green light, which is fragrant and pleasant. Chen Pingan roughly guessed that it was the natal osmanthus leaf of the ancestral osmanthus tree on Osmanthus Island, so he dared to accept it. Pei Qian was now very good at observing people's behavior. When he saw that Chen Pingan was not willing to accept the new year's money, he had no choice but to laugh and shake his head. .

Mrs. Gui insisted on giving Pei Qian as a meeting gift, but Chen Pingan couldn't resist and had to let Pei Qian accept it. Naturally, he kept it for him. Pei Qian did not need Chen Pingan to say anything. After receiving the sachet with both hands respectfully, he bowed to express his thanks and began to say He made some happy remarks, such as wishing Mrs. Gui happiness, longevity, health and eternal youth. Mrs. Gui found it helpful. She rubbed Pei Qian's little head and said that your master Chen Ping'an already had a building on Guihua Island. In the house under his name, there is also a small villa called "Toad Palace" on the ferry, so I might as well give it to you.

Pei Qian's eyes widened, he was really frightened. Why, all the ladies in the world are so generous in giving gifts, and they give them to someone's house as soon as they meet? Do all the women in the world become more and more generous as they get older?

Chen Pingan smiled bitterly and said, "Aunt Gui, I really can't take over this house, no way."

Mrs. Gui glared, "Does it have anything to do with you if I give Pei Qian a house?"

Chen Pingan coughed and said, "Pei Qian."

Pei Qian immediately straightened his back and said in a childish voice: "Once you are a teacher, you are always a father. You don't dare to disobey the teacher's orders, otherwise it would be unjust and unfilial."

Mrs. Gui found it interesting, glanced at Chen Pingan, and asked with a smile: "Did you teach me this?"

Chen Pingan felt ashamed, "She probably learned from books by herself because she was asked to read and copy words every day, right?"

Pei Qian slipped his beard and flattered him: "Master taught me well!"

Chen Ping'an smiled and knocked down the chestnut.

Pei Qian held his head, looking aggrieved and confused.

After sending Mrs. Gui and her party away from the alley, Chen Pingan and Jindan old sword Xiu Ma Zhi walked side by side on the last step. They asked the Fan family for some advice on sword raising and sword refining techniques. Ma Zhi naturally Be honest and honest.

The ninth day of the first lunar month.

There is a custom in Laolongcheng called Tiangongsheng. Every household needs to prepare flowers, candles and vegetarian dishes, and worship the sky and pray for blessings in places such as courtyards, courtyards, and street corners where the head is not covered.

However, there are no people from Old Longcheng in Chenchen Pharmacy, but Zheng Dafeng is even more particular than the people of Old Longcheng. The man who doesn’t even pay much attention to the Chinese New Year personally prepares flowers, candles, fruits, and homemade vegetarian dishes in the backyard patio. Three incense tables, high and low, were set up. Finally, three sticks of incense were lit, and the rituals of three kneels and nine bows were performed. These specifications were smaller than the monarchs of secular dynasties worshiping heaven, but much larger than the worship of heaven by ordinary people. .

The Yin God of the Zhao family even stood with its hands tied, with a respectful expression. It did not burn incense and offer incense, but it knelt down and paid homage in a meticulous manner.

Pei Qian squatted under the eaves and watched with gusto. Chen Pingan took one look and didn't look at it again. In fact, this already involved the secrets of Zheng Dafeng and Yin Shen, but Zheng Dafeng didn't hide it himself, so Chen Pingan just pretended that he didn't see it.

After going to the counter and continuing to be the temporary shopkeeper and accountant, Chen Ping'an was fully prepared and would soon go to Yunhai to officially refine the watermark.

As for which semi-immortal weapon Fu Qi will come up with, it is worth looking forward to.

In the final analysis, it was Du Mao and Tong Ye Zong who caused trouble for Emperor Dali this time. The latter was determined to move northward from all forces in Old Dragon City. Chen Ping'an and Zheng Dafeng would not take the initiative to provoke them.

It's just that the Great Li Dynasty obviously underestimated the cost of a great monk in the Ascension Realm who left the mountain in violation of regulations, as well as the reward he wanted to get. Therefore, no matter how much gold and copper coins Emperor Dali gave, Chen Pingan would only receive too little rather than too much.

The first bag of gold and copper coins presented by Zheng Dafeng had all been "eaten into the stomach" by Jin Li's robe. The robe was embroidered with a golden dragon in the center, and the "Li Pearl" of unknown material it held contained spiritual energy. It is becoming more and more abundant. Not only has it been repaired like new, but the quality of this robe has also improved. According to the Yin Shen named Zhao, as long as he keeps eating gold essence and copper coins, this golden wine can definitely become a semi-immortal weapon robe.

Chen Ping'an was not very happy. On the one hand, he felt sorry for the hard-earned gold and copper coins. On the other hand, Zheng Dafeng had long said that once he entered the three realms of martial arts and refining the gods, including the golden body, the far journey, and the top of the mountain, the immortal family on the mountain would External possessions will become increasingly useless or even become a burden.

The tenth day of the first lunar month.

Laolongcheng also has a local name of "Shi Fudong", and there is also an allusion of a mouse marrying a girl.

Although Pei Qian is very afraid of ghosts, he likes to hear these things the most.

Pei Qian has learned to copy books early every day, and no longer lingers until bedtime. This probably has something to do with Chen Ping'an staring at her copying books every day.

While taking a break while copying books today, Pei Qian suddenly asked Chen Ping'an a question. He said that the book advises you not to eat fish in March and advises people not to kill birds in spring. Will we no longer be able to fish in spring?

Chen Pingan did not give an answer at that time. He smiled and asked Pei Qian to finish copying the book first. After Pei Qian finished writing the last word, Chen Pingan, who had been silently brewing for a long time, told Pei Qian that this was a very encouraging word, but When a person still needs to work hard to survive, he can't care about these things, and he must not care about them. But if a person has no worries about food and clothing, believes in Buddhism, and has a compassionate heart, then he can do it. But if you see other people catching fish and birds in the spring to feed themselves when they are hungry, and you run to tell them this truth, it is wrong. You don’t even have compassion for people, so how can you have compassion for the bad things in the world? Heart? So in the final analysis, the truth is still the same, but things come first.

Pei Qian nodded and said that she probably understood.

Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "If you don't understand, you just don't understand. Keep it in your mind first and think about it slowly."

Pei Qian laughed out loud, "I lied just now, but I still don't understand."

So in the first month, Pei Qian ate another chestnut.

On this day, the dusty medicine shop was still cloudy and breezy, and Pei Qian was watching Chen Pingan practicing six-step walking in the yard.

Chen Pingan suddenly stopped, called Pei Qian to the front shop, and asked Yin Shen named Zhao to help isolate a small world.

Only then did he begin to teach Pei Qian the formula for the Eighteen Stops of Sword Qi, its operation path, and the most exquisite rapid and slow transitions. Then he took out a drawing, on which Chen Pingan densely drew the names of the acupoints of the Qi Palace of the human body, and Pei Qian pointed them out one by one.

This is A Liang's modified sword energy formula.

Among the young sword cultivators on the Great Wall of Sword Qi, only a handful of them, including Ning Yao, learned the Eighteen Stops of Sword Qi that A Liang had perfected.

Since Pei Qian can't bear the hardship of practicing martial arts, let's try this path that is not too hard on the body and only depends on the level of swordsmanship talent. Whether she can go. As for how far she can go, Chen Ping'an has no extravagant expectations.

Pei Qian's memory is even better than that of Chen Ping'an. The four people in the picture scroll have already learned this.

So after Chen Ping'an taught him twice and explained all the precautions, he asked Pei Qian to take the picture and study it by himself.

In the evening of that day, Pei Qian felt very guilty and went to Chen Pingan, saying that she was indeed a little stupid. For such a trivial matter, she had practiced for so long before she could reach the third stop of her sword energy. If she wanted to move forward, she would Can't do it anymore.

Chen Ping'an shook his head again and lectured with a straight face: "When learning something, don't aim too high, but be down-to-earth!"

Pei Qian yelled, ran back to his house, and continued to "play with fire."

She has been able to grasp the movement of that small stream of fire, and it can go wherever she wants it to go. It runs very fast in those so-called acupoints and meridians, and it is very well-behaved. The fourth stop of the sword energy is temporarily impossible, but If you don’t want to stay here, you will have your own place to stay, so go somewhere else to play!

She didn't know that Chen Pingan was in the front shop, alone, talking about it for a long time.

The eleventh day of the first lunar month.

A rare visitor came to the dusty drug store.

The women of Taiping Mountain are crowned Huang Ting.

As a result, when she saw an old man from a foreign country squatting at the door and eating melon seeds with two libertines, she was stunned on the spot.

The old man winked at her.

Huang Ting stretched out his hand and rubbed his eyebrows. You, an old master of the Immortal Realm of the Jade Gui Sect, are you joining in the fun here?

Huang Ting had to pretend not to recognize the old man.

In terms of seniority, the person squatting at the door is half taller than Lao Tianjun from Taiping Mountain where she is, and is about the same seniority as Du Mao, the Ascension Realm of Tongye Sect.

In terms of cultivation, now there are no bones left of Du Mao, the avenue has collapsed, and it is hard to say whether there is any soul left. The old man in front of him, as the most powerful immortal in Tongyezhou, Yu Guizong has inexplicably become Tongye without doing anything. The greatest immortal family in Yezhou, the status of the old man has risen even more.

What an old man who knows how to lie down and enjoy himself.

Huang Ting's impression of this senior on the mountain was neither bad nor very good. After all, his temperament was very different.

Seeing Chen Ping'an who was greatly surprised, Huang Ting said bluntly: "With clues and some intuition, I have found an ancient palace deep in the earth's veins. Following the route, I stood on the dragon-locking platform. But the old beast who deceived his master and destroyed his ancestors was still nowhere to be found. It seemed as if he had completely disappeared from the world. Later, the sect master Feijian sent a message saying that there was no need to look for it. He hurriedly returned to the master's gate, and then received the piece you mentioned. The Jade Tablet passed down from the Ancestral Hall, Lao Tianjun, Dafu Academy, and a Yin Yang monk came to the conclusion that the chaos in the central part of Tongye Continent was caused by the Nascent Soul monk who died while carrying the Taoist crown in Taiping Mountain. , we in Taipingshan are naturally ashamed and ashamed of this. God has no face to see anyone, so he asked me to come to Laolongcheng. I hope I can find and beat you in time. Nothing else, I just want to apologize to you. , after all, Taipingshan's vitality is severely damaged now, and he really can't afford to make a fool of himself. Well, in fact, God intends to give some compensation, so he just wanted to stop me. Chen Pingan, if you want to scold me, just scold me. Don't blame me. Taipingshan is dishonest and petty. In the past, this would never have been the way he behaved."

Huang Ting said this with a rare bitterness, and said: "The demons in the prison escaped in all directions, and my fellow disciples went down the mountain to subjugate and eliminate demons. This battle was really miserable."

Chen Pingan felt heavy and nodded: "I can imagine it."

Huang Ting suddenly laughed and said: "Tongyezhou has suffered eight lifetimes of bad luck. He provoked a swordsman and cut off Du Mao's path to ascension. Within a few days, there was a ten-level warrior who fought all the way from the foot of the mountain. On the top of the Ancestral Mountain, the Ancestral Hall was demolished. From the beginning to the end, except for the offensive of a few Jade Pu Realm monks from the Jade Gui Sect, all the other middle five monks, including that man, stood still, casually They threw it on me, scratching it, and I was very happy to see it. Jiang Shangzhen of Jade Guizong was even happier. He directly built a loft ferry, hovered over Tongye Sect, held a banquet, and entertained guests from all directions. "

Chen Pingan quickly drank a sip of wine to calm down his shock.

Zheng Dafeng, Zhu Lian and the old man from other places on the side listened to the news and glanced at Huang Ting.

In terms of beauty, the female crown Huang Ting who returned to the vast world in the skin of a relegated immortal in the land of lotus flowers is more outstanding than Sui Youyou, Fan Junmao and Jinsu.

Chen Pingan asked Huang Ting about her future plans. She said that she originally wanted to visit the Middle-earth Divine Continent, but the Lord Tianjun refused to agree, saying that if she dared to go, he would dare to hang herself, as long as she stayed in Aquarius Continent and Beiju. Choose one of Luzhou. Huang Ting was outspoken and told Chen Pingan that she felt that Aquarius Continent was too small and there were so many swordsmen in Julu Continent. If she went to sharpen her sword, she might be able to join the Jade Pu Realm. She couldn't let someone like Aquarius Continent. The sword cultivator Wei Jin appeared in a small place and caused all the sword cultivators in Tongye Continent to lose face.

Huang Ting acted vigorously and resolutely. After talking about the matter, he prepared to go north with his sword.

But he accidentally saw Pei Qian practicing peerless swordsmanship in the yard. Huang Ting felt unhappy thinking that he still owed Chen Pingan. After learning that Pei Qian was Chen Pingan's "first disciple", he asked the little girl Do you want to learn Tongyezhou's fastest swordsmanship and knife skills?

Pei Qian asked back if it hurt.

Huang Ting laughed and said it didn't hurt.

Pei Qian turned to look at Chen Pingan, who smiled and nodded.

Huang Ting stayed for one more day and taught Pei Qian a set of sword skills and a sword technique.

The white ape carries the sword with his back, and the white ape drags the sword with him.

Before leaving, Huang Ting patted Pei Qian's little head, then stretched out his fingers to pinch the little girl's cheek. He shook his head and said regretfully: "What a smart kid, why is he so unattractive?"

As a result, Pei Qian was extremely sad.

I have been depressed all day long, even with the yellow paper talisman on my forehead, I am still listless.

When Chen Ping'an looked at Pei Qian like this, he thought of the little girl in a red cotton coat who liked to call him his junior uncle.

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In the eyes of everyone at Cliff Academy, the little girl in the red cotton jacket is a bit strange. She lives alone every day. She likes to carry a small bamboo box and go to school alone. After leaving school, she is still alone, climbing mountains, trees, roofs, and climbing. Climb down, or squat alone by the lake and stare at the fish, watching them swim around with their tails swung. As soon as she got the chance, she left the academy and wandered around the streets and alleys of the capital. The little girl was always alone in and out of the academy, and others seemed to feel a little lonely after watching her for a long time.

But the strange thing is that the little girl is very polite. Whenever she meets the masters and gentlemen from the academy on the road, she will always stop suddenly, bow and salute to say hello, and then run away with lightning speed.

At first, the masters would stop, smile and say a few words of instruction, but the red figure was no longer there. Later, they got used to it and responded with a smile. Finally, they shook their heads with a smile and kept walking. Move on.

Li Baoping felt that his life at Cliff Academy was just fine.

Although Li Huai and Lin Shouyi are rarely seen anymore. And Yu Lu and Xie Xie were rarely seen, and even if they were, they seemed to have nothing to talk about.

After talking to Cui Dongshan on the branch on the mountain top, she no longer took these things so seriously.

They didn't miss her junior uncle so much anymore. It didn't matter. She would just make up for their share. She would think about her junior uncle more by herself.

The days go by like this day by day. After the new year, even the first month is almost over.

Soon it will be the Lantern Festival with the red lanterns hanging high, and the little girl is a little homesick for her parents, grandparents, and older brothers.

Of course, there is also the junior uncle.

Junior Junior Uncle hasn't sent a letter to the academy for a long time.

This made Li Baoping a little sad.