Sword comes

The Big Dipper in the sky points to Bing, which is Grain in Ear.

The grass grown on the ground is planted during the Grain in Ear season.

The sun leaped out from the sea like an eternal and immortal golden elixir.

When they walked together, they looked like a dojo called "Sword Immortal".

The route to the Thousand-Step Corridor of the Imperial Palace was full of people. The nearby streets and alleys, walls, tall buildings, roofs, and even trees, all suitable for climbing and looking far away, were crowded with people. There were also many people standing on the chairs and stools moved outside the door. On the table, children sat on the shoulders of their elders... They all wanted to see who could take over the seal of the national teacher from Cui Luo and sit on the chair for the small court meeting in the imperial study. They were curious, yearning, and worried. Whether this person was young and vigorous or mature and prudent, could he bring greater prosperity to the Dali Dynasty and make the horses of the Dali border army resound throughout the wild world? Would he become the national teacher and completely overturn the established national policies during the Cui Luo period? Would he dare to go to the battlefield in person to meet those powerful and tyrannical wild monsters? Would the wild world feel completely unfamiliar with his name?

Logically speaking, the tops of the city walls are the best places to "enjoy the scenery", with a commanding view. If you want to use connections to get a position on the top of the city walls with a wide view and get close to the water, forget it, there is no room for negotiation. Today, the people who can climb the top of the city walls are not judged by their official positions or family backgrounds, but by their military achievements. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War jointly compiled a list for this purpose, all of which were reviewed and selected by His Majesty the Emperor. They are almost all old men, veteran soldiers of the Dali Frontier Army who have experienced many battles.

In addition, the armored warriors patrolling the city walls today were all replaced by various kinds of worshippers and monks. In order to prepare for today's celebration, the court has been busy for several months in all the ministries and departments of the capital. Before today, officials had privately complained. After all, there was no exact date for the celebration, so they had to be on high alert all day long. There could not be any mistakes in their respective jurisdictions. First, the inspection and evaluation were imminent, and secondly, everyone in the officialdom knew that any small matter in this major event could be heard directly by the emperor, and even a special decree could be issued. This was the fact. Before, the county town in the capital was not within the capital. It was said that a handwritten edict was sent from the imperial study to the county magistrate's office that night for the mass fight between the two martial arts sects.

Just at the top of the imperial city, a group of people who were not on the list suddenly appeared, but the court did not stop them at all, just because they were the new imperial teacher's own people.

In her own Aquarius Island, there is the chief lawyer of Luopu Mountain, Changming, whose Taoist name is Lingchun. She is tall but well-proportioned, with a unique charm. When she stands on the top of the city wall, she is like a statue of a goddess walking out of a temple.

Tongyezhou, the first leader of Qingping Sword Sect, Cui Dongshan, is a handsome young man with a mole on his forehead, wearing white clothes like clouds.

In Nanposo Continent, Madam Flunk Yan of the Dragon Elephant Sword Sect, wearing a pearl hairpin and brocade clothes, is a stunning beauty.

There is also the outsider Liu Tui from Tianyao Township in Fuyao Continent, an old Feisheng with the appearance of a young man, sinister eyes and a fierce aura.

Cui Dongshan asked with a smile: "Why did Qi Tingji change his mind at the last minute?"

Qi Tingji had already resigned as the leader of the Dragon Elephant Sword Sect, and given the old swordsman's usual temper, he really wasn't going to do such a supporting role. In fact, Qi Tingji and Liu Tui both had similar personalities, and they believed that there was no two suns in the same sky.

Liu Tui said casually: "Friend Qi still retains his status as a guest official. His appearance in the team is not worth making a fuss about."

During the trip to the north, Qi Tingji reminded him of one thing: after forming an alliance with Luopu Mountain, he must pay attention to Cui Dongshan and be careful. Liu Tui thought Cui Dongshan would show up at the celebration, but he didn't expect the young man in white to stay here to watch the fun with them.

Cui Dongshan said with a smile: "Objective is like the earth and mountains, while subjective is like floating clouds and flowing water. There is a world of difference between them."

Liu Tui knew that he couldn't fool Cui Dongshan, so he hesitated for a moment and said, "Qi Tingji has always regarded Qi Shou as one of the biggest regrets in his life that he is not worthy of Ning Yao, but when he saw Ning Yao and Chen Pingan become Taoist couples, Qi Tingji felt that it was reasonable."

Madam Fenyan was full of praise. She said it this way, and said it so well. Is that the end? Qi Tingji belittled his own descendants, praised Ning Yao, and praised Chen Pingan... Isn't the person Liu Tui really wanted to praise the old swordsman Qi's vision and magnanimity?

Cui Dongshan nodded and said, "It seems that Old Sword Immortal Qi has found a good friend with whom he can really talk."

Liu Tui smiled knowingly.

In today's chat, Cui Dongshan's opening remarks, calling him by his name "Qi Tingji", were actually setting the tone.

Cui Dongshan said, "If possible, Brother Liu, please help keep an eye on it. There might be a few people who are planning to cause trouble today. Even if they can't do anything, it's still okay to disgust the Dali Dynasty."

Liu Tui raised his eyebrows, "There are still people who don't know how to live or die like this? Do you really think Dali is a vegetarian and is not afraid of being destroyed, smashing the gods, destroying the mountains and cutting down the temples?"

Cui Dongshan said with a smile: "When one's blood is boiling and one is acting on impulse, one can ignore life and death. If one really cares about the consequences, then it is no longer an act of impulse."

Liu Tui's style of doing things was immediately revealed, and he said, "Give me a sign to facilitate passage, I want to go around."

As long as you become friends with me, Liu Tui, the benefits and face I give you will definitely exceed your expectations, no more, no less.

Madam Fenyan was stunned. Liu Tui was such a jerk. He was a clan leader, an old ascendant, and a top figure of a continent. He took the initiative to help others do chores? Madam Fenyan thought she could not learn it. As the old saying goes, a man of great courage dares to dethrone the emperor at the cost of his life. Was Liu Tui willing to sacrifice his reputation and help the emperor get back on the throne?

Cui Dongshan took out an old wooden sign from his sleeve. Liu Tui took the sign and asked curiously before leaving the city wall, "Since you are also a sword cultivator, why are you not in the team?"

Cui Dongshan blinked his eyes and said, "I am not a big deal. As the person in charge, the bystanders can also have an honor. Saints and heroes are responsible for compiling history books, and I am responsible for exegesis and annotation."

The Chief Lawyer joked, "Our Sect Leader Cui is the person mentioned in the word 'etc.' that we often see in books."

Cui Dongshan shook his snow-white sleeves, clapped his hands and laughed, "Wonderful, that's enough."

In the crowd on the street, a young man blushed and was very pleased. He said hurriedly, "It's him!"

He elbowed his friend next to him and said smugly and happily, "I told you. Do you need to guess? Who else could it be except him? Brother Yunqi, you have to argue with me, so stubborn, why don't you be stubborn anymore?"

His friend said helplessly: "I admit defeat and I'll treat you to a nice meal."

Unexpectedly, he smiled and said, "I'll treat you."

The bookish young man asked in confusion, "Why?"

"I will definitely pass the imperial examination this year. Brother Yunqi, you can't say for sure. I will serve in the same court as Chen Pingan in the future, ha. I will treat you to this dinner, I must treat you!"

Of course, everyone in the court and the public of Dali speculated that Chen Pingan was the most likely person to fill the position of the national teacher, but people could not help but have some doubts. For example, he was already a sword immortal who pursued immortality and enlightenment on the mountain top. Was he really willing to come out of the mountain? Moreover, he had already established a sect in Tongyezhou. Was he really looking to the Confucian Temple in the Central Plains, for example, to seek to become a deputy leader one day? For example, it was rumored that he and Song Mu, the vassal king who was in charge of the secondary capital Luojing, had been neighbors since childhood. Not only were they from the same hometown and age, but they were also uncles and nephews of the same literary tradition. Then, wasn't his relationship with His Majesty the Emperor very subtle?

There were many beautiful girls on the side, they were whispering to each other, with their long eyes like autumn leaves. They were also children of officials. The men were talking about fame and fortune, while they were watching the wind god.

"Chen Jianxian is indeed very young."

"Have you noticed that there are many female sword immortals in Luopu Mountain?"

"It seems to be no worse than Mi Jianxian."

As soon as I heard it, I knew he had known Mi Yu for a long time.

"He is so handsome, no wonder he had so many female confidants when he was young. It's true that a man should be romantic when he is young."

I can tell from the moment I hear it that you have read that travelogue.

The men were helpless as the sky gradually brightened into daylight and they could see clearly, but they could not praise her appearance.

There is a temple of the God of Flowers with a long history in the capital. There is a custom of sending the God of Flowers during Grain in Ear. When spring ends and summer comes, it is considered as a way to perform for the God of Flowers who brought colorful flowers to the world. The people of the Dali Dynasty valued martial arts and never paid too much attention to the separation of men and women. Official ladies and young women from ordinary families would wear flowers in their hair, wrap themselves with colorful threads, and make up carefully before going to the temple fair together. Occasionally, there are some old antiques who have been obsessed with all their lives, and they will make an exception and take the initiative to let them go out to see.

The Temple of the Goddess of Flowers happened to be on a street that intersected with the north-south imperial road. Spectators crowded there, and by chance they could see the figures and faces of those sword masters.

The capital of Dali is a place with extremely well-informed information. Not to mention the dignitaries, even the common people here are no strangers to Chen Pingan and Luopu Mountain in recent years. Chuzhou itself is the native old state of the Dali Dynasty, not the new state that was merged into Dali after the Dali Iron Cavalry went south. Moreover, Chuzhou is the place where the original Lizhu Cave Heaven was broken and fell to the ground. Therefore, the young owner of Luopu Mountain is not only a native of Dali, but also his rise is full of incredible legendary colors. Just say that a kiln worker apprentice from a poor family, a pair of straw sandals in a shabby alley, how did he walk to the top of the mountain where immortals gathered, how did he walk through the inverted mountain, go to the Sword Qi Great Wall, and enter the summer palace? Just such a question makes people confused and unable to figure out the reason.

It doesn't matter, no matter what the reason is.

Only I, Dali, have iron cavalry, embroidered tigers, and hidden officials!

Being familiar with Luopu Mountain and Chen Pingan, one would naturally be curious about the Jianqi Great Wall and want to explore it. Being familiar with the Jianqi Great Wall, one would know some of the customs and practices of the Jianqi Great Wall. For example, the sword cultivators in the Jade Pu Realm there would not be called and would never call themselves sword immortals. It is said that the higher the realm of the sword cultivators there, the less they like to drink at the table. They would squat on the roadside with a bowl to drink, which is really strange.

"It is said that it was Mr. Qi, who founded the Shanya Academy, who accepted disciples on behalf of his master. Chen Pingan then became the last disciple of Mr. Wensheng."

Just like the Dali Dynasty, both the country and the people came from humble origins.

The young man in a yellow hat and green shoes has a gentle demeanor and is a modest gentleman.

The girl behind him with rosy cheeks and a sable hat was not tall, with flying eyebrows and a dagger hanging from her waist.

Pei Qian, who used to go by the alias "Zheng Qian", was well-known in the battlefield of the secondary capital and was one of the four great masters of martial arts in Aquarius Continent.

Mi Yu, a sword cultivator, shined in the battle of Old Dragon City. He was born into a lineage of sword cultivators from the hidden officials of the Summer Palace and was nicknamed Mi Danyao.

Jiang Shangzhen, alias Zhou Fei, is the chief worshiper of Luopu Mountain. For the monks of Baopingzhou, it is like picking up a gold nugget from the pile of shit in Tongyezhou. As for how the monks of Tongyezhou and Beijuluzhou view Jiang Shangzhen, what his reputation is, the Dali Dynasty does not care.

Young men and boys who yearn for the martial arts world and are familiar with the stories on the mountain finally have a place to use their skills. They introduce the identities and resumes of those sword immortals to their relatives and women, or the girls they like, who are not familiar with the temple and the inside story of the immortal family. They talk endlessly and know everything about them. Chen Pingan alone has a long list of names and sayings. He is the last disciple of Wensheng, the younger apprentice of Cui Luo and Qi Jingchun. The last hidden official of Jianqi Great Wall, the Taoist partner of Ning Yao. The owner of the seals of Baijianxian and Langjianxian. The great sword immortal who asked for swords on Zhengyang Mountain with Liu Xianyang of Longquan Sword Sect, the Zhijing warrior who is as famous and the same age as Cao Ci, and the master of Master Pei Qian Pei...

"What about the one over there, the one walking in the first row with Ning Yao, who looks younger than Chen Jianxian. He must be at a high level to be in the first place. How old is he? And the woman behind him, what's her name and what's her level?"