But in the rivers and lakes

Mu Yunze explained: "According to what he said, he came to Wuxi this time to visit friends."

Mu Baichuan looked disdainful: "It's just to visit friends, why choose it on the eve of the Sword Passing Conference? Yun Ze, there are many people with ulterior motives in the world, you should understand the importance of this Sword Transferring Conference to my Wuxia Villa. If Xiaojian is lost, the century-old reputation of Wuxia Villa will definitely be ruined."

Mu Yun chose to look at the sword placed on the table, and said: "That's why Dad asked me to take this sword to Shaolin, in order to attract the attention of those lawbreakers."

Mu Baichuan nodded appreciatively: "That's right, Chixiao Sword is the safest way to let them look away from Wuxia Villa. According to your ability, Dad believes that you can handle this matter well."

Mu Yunze frowned and said worriedly: "The other people I met on this road are nothing to be afraid of. Even the man in black robe may not be our opponent in the villa. Only the person who instigated the five evil spirits of Xueling to spread the word is not even half ashamed." clue."

Mu Baichuan took a sip of the tea on the table, and said: "It doesn't matter whether it's bright or dark, they will show up on the day of the Sword Passing Conference. We just need to wait and see what happens. When that day comes, I'd like to see Let's see how many foxes will show their tails." He didn't seem to worry about Chi Xiaojian's safety at all, and his expression was the same as his hand holding a tea bowl, calm and showing no emotion.He raised his sharp eyes to look at Mu Yunze, and then said: "You don't have to worry about the others, but Shen Yun, you need to be careful."

Mu Yunze didn't think that Shen Yun came here for the sword, if he really wanted to grab the sword, he would have countless opportunities to do it in the forest.But along the way, he didn't even look at the sword, unless...

Mu Yunze's heart was suddenly startled.

Unless he had already discovered that the sword was fake!

That's right, the sword that Mu Yun chose to bring to the Shaolin Temple and attracted countless people to fight for it was just a cover-up of the Wuxia Villa, and the real Chixiao Sword never left the villa.

Mu Baichuan did this to prove to the world that the Scarlet Firmament Sword is indeed in Wuxia Villa, and secondly, he used this method to divert everyone's attention to ensure the safety of the sword before the sword passing conference.Rumors about the Scarlet Heaven Sword have been circulating in the Jianghu for many years, and this time its reappearance in the Jianghu is bound to cause quite a bloody storm.

The sky was getting brighter, and the east was showing a fishy belly. Mu Baichuan stood up and patted Mu Yunze on the shoulder and said, "You have been traveling all the way, go and have a good rest first, I will let Liu Tong take care of Wang Zhen and Luo Neng's affairs." .”

Mu Yunze nodded, picked up the fake sword on the table and left the inner hall, unaware of Mu Baichuan's deep gaze looking at his back.As the sole heir of Wuxia Villa, Mu Yunze had been placed with great expectations since he was a child. Mu Baichuan invited the best teachers to train him into a nearly perfect person.The current Mu Yunze is the proud son of heaven praised by everyone in the world. He is impeccable both in martial arts and in his conduct. If Mu Baichuan is dissatisfied with anything, it is that Mu Yunze is still too kind. If you want to achieve a great cause, how can you not kill and make decisions?

Mu Baichuan looked down at the scimitar in his hand, the cold light of the knife reflected in his eyes, and the light in his eyes became sharper.

No matter what happens, he will not allow anyone to disrupt the Sword Passing Conference!

The streets and alleys in the early morning are very lively. The shops along the street are already open for business, and the streets and alleys are also full of various small stalls.In the depths of the alley, Xiao Chen stretched out his hand and pushed open an inconspicuous wooden door. In the empty courtyard, an old tree with a crooked neck grew lushly. The stone mill was placed under the eaves, and the surrounding weeds were overgrown. It hadn't been pushed for some time.The path paved with gravel leads to a door that is not concealed, and there is a dull creaking sound when it is pushed. The window is open, and the spring breeze of Hexi fills the whole room. A figure was sleeping soundly with its hands behind its head, as if it didn't feel anyone coming in at all.

Xiao Chen glanced at him, raised his hand and threw the unopened wine jar over.The figure who was still sleeping soundly a moment ago suddenly stretched out his hand, held the wine jar firmly, and sat up with his body turned upside down, with a smile on his face: "I haven't seen you for many years, but you still understand my mind best."

Xiao Chen is the same as his name, he is a very silent person, knowing him for so many years, Shen Yun has hardly seen him smile, just like last night when Shen Yun knocked on his door, when reunited after a long absence, Xiao Chen's face It was as calm as before, as if he knew Shen Yun would come, and as if Shen Yun had never left.

Four years ago, Xiao Chen came to Wuxi City suddenly, bought this unremarkable small house in this remote alley of Guang'an Street, and spent more than 1000 days alone with the old tree in the courtyard. day and night.No one can endure loneliness and desolation better than Xiao Chen. Although Shen Yun doesn't like excitement, he is absolutely unwilling to live this kind of monotonous and boring life. Even if the world is full of unpredictable turmoil, at least he will be free and easy without restraint. In this place, Except for the fallen leaves from spring to autumn, there is only boundless loneliness left.

Shen Yun would not ask Xiao Chen why he stayed in this place. Everyone has the freedom to choose their lives. No matter what, they are always in the rivers and lakes, but there are many kinds of rivers and lakes, and Xiao Chen's rivers and lakes, Perhaps it was this little house.Shen Yun respects Xiao Chen's choice, even if Xiao Chen is at the peak right now, if it's for this altar of wine, he is willing to risk his life to be with him, to drink the wind and moon together.

The mud seal was lifted, and the aroma of the wine was diffused. Shen Yun raised his head and took a sip. The wine dripped from the corner of his mouth and soaked his sleeves. He didn't realize it, and only praised loudly: "Good wine!" He threw the jar to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen raised his hand to catch it, took a sip silently, and threw it to Shen Yun again.After going back and forth for several rounds, the jar of wine has been drained in a blink of an eye, and the aroma of the wine is filling every corner of the room. Even without a word, the friendship between each other has already fallen into the belly.Shen Yun likes wine, the more he drinks, the brighter his eyes and the better his spirit.Xiao Chen is a person who rarely drinks, but no matter how much he drinks, his expression is still so calm, and his eyes are always so calm.Shen Yun never got drunk, but Xiao Chen never got drunk.

After drinking a jar of wine, Shen Yun was in a good mood, and Xiao Chen finally asked, "Why did you come to Wuxi City this time?"

Shen Yun took out a crumpled piece of paper from his body and handed it over: "For him."

This is a wanted notice posted by the government, with a portrait of "Flying on the Grass" Zhu Ba painted on it, and the place where the reward of 500 taels is circled by cinnabar, which is particularly eye-catching.Xiao Chen opened his eyes and took a look, before saying after a long while: "You shouldn't have come to Wuxi City at this time."

Shen Yun smiled and said: "If I don't come, how can I catch him."

Xiao Chen said: "You should know that the current Wuxi City is a place of right and wrong."

Shen Yun understood what he meant, because of the Chixiao Sword, Wuxi City had already become the target of countless people, and the closer it was to the Sword Passing Conference, the less peaceful it would be.But Shen Yun was not worried about this matter, he only said: "Every place in the rivers and lakes is a place of right and wrong, besides, I didn't come here for the sword."

Xiao Chen looked at him and said, "Even if you didn't come here for the sword, once you arrive in Wuxi City, you will never be able to stay out of it."

Whether it's a decent family invited to participate in the Sword Passing Conference, or a crooked demon plotting evil, or someone who just wants to join in the fun, each of them is here for the Akasaka Sword.What Xiao Chen said was right, as long as someone stepped into Wuxi City, no matter what the purpose was, he was already in the vortex of struggle.

Shen Yun sighed, and said: "Actually, I met the young master of Wuxia Villa last night, and helped him repel the sword grabber."

A trace of surprise flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes: "It is said that the Scarlet Sky Sword is in the hands of the young master right now."

Shen Yun said: "Yes, he does have a sword in his hand."

However, Xiao Chen said again: "Mu Baichuan will not let Chi Xiaojian leave Wuxia Villa before the Sword Passing Conference."

Shen Yun smiled and said, "So the sword in his hand is fake."

Xiao Chen looked at the lazy smiling face in front of him, and suddenly felt a headache: "Since you know, why do you have to go to this muddy water? Wuxia Villa is full of grass and trees, and others are avoiding it. Take trouble on yourself, now you are probably on the black list of Wuxia Villa."

In the city of Wuxi, there is no one who does not know Wuxia Villa. The high-walled and heavily guarded house is an extremely mysterious existence to ordinary people. Steps, cast admiring gazes at the four big characters in black paint and gold.The Wuxia Villa's family has a long history of education and richness beyond rivals. It is known as "the first family of martial arts". It can stand on the rivers and lakes for a hundred years and its reputation has not diminished.The current owner of the villa, Mu Baichuan, is just, strict, calm, and well-known in the Jianghu. Sell ​​him some face.

Xiao Chen lived in this remote house, he seemed to be no longer in the Jianghu, but he was always in the Jianghu, because people are the Jianghu.He avoided all the blood and rain, not looking for peace, but he had something to do, and he didn't tell anyone about it, including Shen Yun.

He knew that if one day the door of this house was knocked open, the person who walked in must be Shen Yun.

So when he saw Shen Yun, he was not surprised at all.

What surprised him was that Shen Yun would actually help Wuxia Villa repel the sword grabber.

Who is Shen Yun?

He is a famous ranger all over the world, and he is an unrestrained prodigal son. His sword skills are as unpredictable as his whereabouts. It is said that he has never been defeated, because when his sword is out of its sheath, the opponent has already lost.

Xiao Chen knew Shen Yun well, they were friends who lived and died, and there would be no second person for him to trust unconditionally, so he was even more convinced that Shen Yun had no reason to help Wuxia Villa.

Facing Xiao Chen's weird eyes, Shen Yun still had time to joke: "That Master Mu Shaozhuang is a nice person."