Pawn Crossing the River

After they were seated, some Taoist people served tea, while Qi Xuansu presented the gift given by Yao Pei, and then began to greet each other politely.

Zhang Guyan is just Qi Xuansu's clan uncle, not a serious uncle. He has no intention of intervening in Zhang Yuelu's marriage, and he has no influence on Zhang Yuelu's marriage. Naturally, he is happy to form a good relationship with Qi Xuansu.

Under Qi Xuansu's deliberate compliments, the two of them had a great conversation. They first talked about Yunjin Mountain and Yujing, and then slowly moved to the Wanxiang Dao Palace. Qi Xuansu talked about his practice of the "Magic Sword", and took advantage of the situation to talk about himself. When I was young, my dream was to be an unparalleled swordsman, able to dominate the world with ease and ease. Although I learned the magic sword, I still deeply regret that I could not learn the sword.

When Zhang Guyan talked about this matter, he spoke as usual. He took the initiative to talk about several major sword techniques of Taoism and made many comments.

Qi Xuansu did not directly ask about "The Thirty-six Sword Techniques of the Beidou", but asked very generally about some concepts of swordsmanship that were not too advanced or too simple. If you are a heavenly being who is proficient in swordsmanship, then these concepts have been infiltrated into your bones. It's like instinct. If they are not specialized in kendo teaching, it would be difficult to distinguish at the first glance which content is basic and introductory content and which is more advanced content. They may even naturally mistake some advanced content for very basic content, which can easily reveal flaws. . What’s more, I have only dabbled in it and have not experienced actual combat. My perceptions are completely different, and I can tell the difference in my speech. It's just what I learned on paper that I finally realized that I knew I had to do it.

Qi Xuansu wanted to confirm first whether Zhang Guyan was a sword wielder, and then check others.

Soon, Qi Xuansu roughly confirmed that Zhang Guyan only knew a little bit about it and was still talking about it on paper, not an expert in swordsmanship. If these were all Zhang Guyan's disguises and he really deceived Qi Xuansu, then Qi Xuansu would be convinced and would not lose unjustly.

So Qi Xuansu didn't ask further, and talked about Qi Jianyuan's affairs from Kendo, and then prepared to stand up and leave.

At this moment, Zhang Guyan said unintentionally: "When it comes to the way of swordsmanship, I am not good at it, but Hu Jiaoxi is the one who hides it deeply."

"Hu Jiaoxi?" Qi Xuansu's heart moved, "Which expert is this?"

Zhang Guyan said: "Hu Jiaoxi's full name is Hu Jiaode. Like me, he is also a special Jinzi Jiaoxi. He is relatively solitary. I only know that he is a celestial being, but I don't know any other details. It was only by chance that I found out that he was proficient in swordsmanship. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival the year before last. I went to Xingye Lake with my three or five friends to enjoy the moon, and drank a pot of "Drunk Life, Dreams of Death". I went to Xunyuan in a daze. At that time, Xunyuan had not been converted into a residence for preparing and preparing wine for sacrifice. I happened to see him practicing swordsmanship, and I realized that he was an expert in this way. "

Qi Xuan Suruo asked unintentionally: "Then what kind of sword technique does this Coach Hu practice?"

Zhang Guyan frowned and pondered for a long time, and said with some uncertainty: "Our Zhang family has been friends with Cihang for generations. It is definitely not the 'Cihang Pudu Sword Code', nor is it our Zhang family's 'Dragon and Tiger Sword Art', let alone It can't be the 'Thirteen Swords of Taiyin' which is biased towards magic. I vaguely remember that the sword energy is awe-inspiring and overflowing with murderous intent. It's either 'Heaven-defying Tribulation' or 'Thirty-Six Swords of Beidou'."

Qi Xuansu was overjoyed in his heart, but he still pretended to be surprised and said: "Zhang Gaogong is not mistaken, is he? As far as I know, the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper' will shorten your life. Who would practice it?"

"That's not entirely true." Zhang Guyan began to think back as hard as he could.

Qi Xuansu was not surprised. It was not that the memory of heavenly beings was too bad. The key was that after drinking "Drunken Life, Dreaming of Death", half-drunk and half-awake, the memory was inherently incomplete.

After a while, Zhang Guyan said again: "It's probably the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper'. I remember that when Professor Hu was practicing swordsmanship, he was mysterious and unpredictable. It should be the 'Xing Zhuan Dou Shi' technique, although it's called 'Nandou Shift'." "The Twenty-Eight Sword Techniques" also includes "Xing Zhuan Dou Shi", but it is not as sharp, but more neutral and peaceful. "

Qi Xuansu sighed and said: "I didn't expect that there are actually people who practice the 'Thirty-Six Swords of the Big Dipper', but then again, there are people who learn the 'Thirteen Swords of the Taiyin', so it's not surprising that they practice the 'Thirty-Six Swords of the Big Dipper'. "

Zhang Kuqi nodded and said, "Speaking of which, Hu Jiaoxi is indeed a bit mature. Having hair early may be a hidden danger in practicing the 'Thirty-Six Swords of the Big Dipper'."

Qi Xuansu changed the subject and exchanged a few words before saying goodbye and leaving.

However, Qi Xuansu did not rush to see Yao Pei. Instead, he went to the library in Genyuan first, then returned to his residence, and did not go to see Yao Pei until late at night.

At this time, Yao Pei had returned from Yao Fuli's place. As expected, he had gained nothing. In this regard, Yao Pei, who was good at observing the subtle expressions of others, was better at distinguishing between true and false, far better than Qi Xuansu, who relied on experience to test.

After Qi Xuansu recounted his experience, Yao Pei fell into deep thought: "Now it seems that the two most suspects are Hu Jiaode, who is suspected of practicing the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper,' Zhang Guyan got this clue.”

Qi Xuansu said: "I think so too. Either we were lucky and hit the target. Or Zhang Guyan deliberately diverted his attention to mislead us. He has this motive."

Yao Pei tapped the table with his fingers: "Since you haven't seen any flaws in Zhang Guyan, let's test Hu Jiaode first and we'll find out after one try."

"Strike the grass to scare the snake. Use a stick to strike the grass to scare the snake out of the grass." Qi Xuansu said thoughtfully, "But how to test it?"

Yao Pei found Hu Jiaode's information from the roster and said, "I'm not from Beichen Hall. I don't know too advanced techniques, so I'll just get straight to the point."

"Okay." Qi Xuansu took out the Tiangang Hall's special outer belt to facilitate hanging various weapons, including the very heavy "dragon-painting gun".

Yao Pei still had his hands empty, showing his pride.

The two of them left Zhenyuan together and went directly to Hu Jiaode's residence. .

This place is quite remote. The key is that it is not too far away from the residence of the female instructor. In terms of distance, it is indeed possible for him to reach the place where Qi Jianyuan died as soon as possible.

Yao Pei didn't say anything nonsense and took the initiative to knock on the door.

Just no one responded.

Yao Pei said expressionlessly: "It seems that what is said on the roster is true. This person is withdrawn and refuses to be cared for by the Taoist people arranged by the Taoist palace. He does not want the assistance of low-quality Taoist priests and walks alone."

Qi Xuansu asked: "What's next? Do we break in?"

"Good idea." Before Qi Xuansu could react, Yao Pei had already exerted force on his hands. The two courtyard doors turned into ashes, and the talisman array was triggered. But before it could take effect, Yao Pei had already taken out a token and forcibly stopped it. The operation of the formation.

Qi Xuansu said in surprise: "You copied Mr. Sun's token again?"

Yao Pei did not look at Qi Xuansu, but just looked at the dark courtyard: "This is not a replica, but a real token. Mr. Sun loaned it to me temporarily and allowed me to do things conveniently."

While the two were talking, a figure appeared in the courtyard like a ghost, looking at the two of them coldly.

"The stars change."

Sure enough, it is the "Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper".

This is a man who seems to be about the age of Zhi Tianming. He has gray hair and a thin body, which looks quite old.

Yao Pei put away the token and said in a calm tone: "Hu Jiaode, your evil deeds have been exposed, why don't you just surrender? If you cooperate honestly, there is still a glimmer of hope. If you stubbornly resist, you will give up. If you go against the will and don't realize it, you will be punished and there will be no room for it."

Qi Xuansu originally thought that Yao Pei was just being modest when he said she had no experience in this field, but he did not expect that she was not modest at all and was telling the truth. She really had no experience at all.

Before he finished speaking, Hu Jiaode flashed the sword in his hand, and without any intention of defending himself, he attacked Yao Pei without saying a word.

The offensive was extremely ruthless.

Yao Pei did not use the "Gong Candle Staff", but floated back, raised his hand, and two cold lights shot out, hitting Hu Jiaode's shoulders and thighs respectively. They were two flying knives, and the blades were all engulfed. Among them, only the handle of the knife is left.

It's just that Hu Jiaode didn't seem to be aware of this, and he was close to Yao Pei in the blink of an eye.

However, the expression on Yao Pei's face did not change at all. He continued to retreat, holding a flying knife in his left and right hands respectively, but did not draw it.

At this moment, Qi Xuansu slashed out with his sword and stopped Hu Jiaode.

It's one thing that Yao Pei can beat Hu Jiaode, but Qi Xuansu can't just watch. The two of them work together to win faster. Qi Jianyuan is not far away from Yin Jian, so he still strives for "stable".

Qi Xuansu sensed something was wrong as soon as they fought. Not to mention that the "Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper" were far more lethal than the "Twenty-Eight Sword Techniques of the Southern Dipper". As for those who use swords, Hu Jiaode simply didn't want them. Qi Xuansu would only fight for his life at the critical moment of life and death. He would fight for his life whenever he met. Therefore, Hu Jiaode put great pressure on Qi Xuansu, and Qi Jianyuan could not compete with him at all. Comparable.

After only ten moves, Qi Xuansu was already at an absolute disadvantage. If he continued to fight, he would have to use his "magic sword" with all his strength to resist. However, his "magic sword" could not be retracted and released freely, and his relatives were not recognized. If you are not fighting alone, the limitations are quite large.

Fortunately, he was not alone at this time. Yao Pei shot another flying knife at Hu Jiaode's heart. This was a critical point, forcing Hu Jiaode to block with his sword. This gave Qi Xuansu a moment of respite. opportunity.

Qi Xuansu's right hand holding the sword trembled slightly, and with his left hand he pulled out the "Dragon Painting Gun" and shouted: "Hu Jiaode, do you really want to fight against the Taoist sect?"

Hu Jiaode didn't answer, as if he knew that he was no match for the young man and woman in front of him. Since he couldn't attack them, he turned around and ran away without hesitation.

Yao Pei frowned slightly, and fired another flying knife, hitting Hu Jiaode in the back of the heart. However, Hu Jiaode did not stop, but with the power of this knife, he disappeared into the vast night in the blink of an eye.

Qi Xuansu was not in a hurry to pursue him, but frowned and said, "He wants to escape? Now that the Wanxiang Dao Palace is closed, where can he escape to?"

Yao Pei was also thinking about this problem: "This person didn't even say a word to defend himself, and then ran away in a hurry. It's quite strange."