Embrace the blade

Even if Wei Min assured that there was enough space, a tunnel would not be very spacious after all.People from all over the village crowded together, with the rustle of poisonous insects crawling a few feet above their heads, and the painful groans of the wounded beside them, and the faint light of a few torches reflected the dignified faces of everyone. , After temporarily being safe, they all fell into deeper panic and worry.

"Lan Ze, why don't you sit down and rest?" Ji Xiuming asked puzzled.

Because they were not sure whether there would be another change, everyone sat on the ground and took the time to rest. Only Jiang Lanze was still standing, like a lone tree on the plain, which was both abrupt and strange.The half-grown boy lowered his head when he heard the words, kicked the gravel on the ground with the toe of his soft satin boots, his face full of perplexity: "This...how do you sit?"

Ji Xiuming was slightly stunned, then took off his robe, folded it and put it in the space beside him, and then called him: "Sit here."

Jiang Lanze thanked him in a low voice, and sat down next to Ji Xiuming on the robe.

Although the movement between the two was not big, it still caught the eyes of many people.

Jiang Li heard an elderly voice not far away sighing in a low voice: "Young Villa Master has become so spoiled like this. Old Master Jiang, you have disappeared without a doubt, and you have never recovered. Is your Guiyun Villa really the same?" If there is no successor, it will fall..."

Over the years, as the number one in the world, the name of Guiyun Villa has always been clung to by the word "decline".

24 years ago, when people in the world were eagerly awaiting whether the "Secret of Longevity" could really make people's youth last forever, the old leader Jiang Luming passed away suddenly.

It is rumored that the Seven Killing Clan fell apart after the encirclement and suppression that year. One of them got the magic power taught by the sect master. After many years of hidden practice, it finally took revenge and entered the villa at the critical moment of Jiang Luming's retreat.Everything happened and ended too quickly. In just one day and one night, the remnants of the Seven Killing Clan were wiped out with all their strength. However, Guiyun also paid an extremely painful price: Jiang Luming's forced exit caused a surge of internal strength, and finally died with the other party. Zhuangzhong's disciples were killed and injured countless times, and even his eldest son died here.

Guiyun Mountain Villa hangs a lot of curtains, as if it was covered with snow in early autumn.

When the various sects received the news, they only had time to sigh.Not long after, another voice sounded: Since Jiang Luming is dead, who should be the leader of the Shanhe League?Is Guiyun Villa still qualified to sit on the number one seat in the world?

So Jiang Xingzhou, the second son who succeeded the owner of the villa, set up a ring in the villa, dressed in mourning and sackcloth, with red eyes.He tried his best to defeat all the challengers, stabilized Guiyun Villa's number one position in the world, and became the second and current leader of the Shanhe League.

But what people in the Jianghu are most concerned about is another thing. In the competition, Jiang Xingzhou used the Guiyun swordsmanship that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and there is no trace of the "Longevity Jue" in his inner strength.

There was a lot of discussion for a while, some people speculated that Jiang Luming's death was too sudden, and he hadn't had time to impart the mind and sword skills, and it was even possible that the Seven Kills actually came for the "Longevity Secret". disappeared.

In any case, Guiyun Villa has indeed shed the mysterious glory of "The Secret of Longevity". The No. [-] villa in the world has lost some color, but its position is still stable.Unexpectedly, Gui Yun did not collapse suddenly at that time, but collapsed little by little. For many years, there has been no outstanding martial arts figure, only his son Ji Xiuming can be mentioned, not to mention Jiang Xingzhou. He was sick, and his only son, Jiang Lanze, obviously couldn't take on the big responsibility.

Jiang Li sighed inaudibly.

Qi Zhaoxi heard it with sharp ears, thinking that he was distressed by the current situation, and saw the young man bowed his head and lowered his eyes, without his usual indifference, he looked rather painful.Qi Zhaoxi couldn't help reaching out and gently rubbing the top of his head.

Jiang Li frowned fiercely, and turned his head to warn him to move his hand away, but when he met Qi Zhaoxi's eyes, the other party actually smiled at him, hiding some consolation inside.The words of warning rolled on the tip of his tongue, but he finally swallowed them back.

Forget it, Jiang Li thought desperately, anyway, touching it once or twice won't lose a piece of meat.

The three sects over there have discussed the solution since they sat down, but after much deliberation, they always get stuck on the poisonous insects all over the floor.If only Juyi Village was surrounded by the Prajna sect, it might not be impossible to break it with the strength of everyone, but right now the poisonous insects are everywhere, and there is not even a foothold, so how can we talk about fighting back?Few of them are so powerful that they can keep their feet off the ground, not to mention the wounded and servants who don't understand martial arts.

"Is there no way to deal with this bug?" Shen Duanxing said, "Second Brother, why don't you tear off your bug-repelling robe and give it to everyone to try?"

Shen Zhiyan shook his head: "Even if you tear me apart, it's not enough for so many people."

The quack who was drilled into his body by the bug no longer struggled, he was limp on the ground, his face was covered with a layer of lifeless black.Lin Kuangge felt for his pulse, and said anxiously: "He won't last long. We can't delay any longer, we have to find a way to leave as soon as possible."

"How can I leave?"

"I have a way."

There was a sudden silence in the tunnel, and everyone almost suspected that they had heard it wrong. Jiang Li met several surprised and happy eyes, and repeated: "I have a way."

Shen Shensi was the most calm: "Let's listen."

"The poisonous insects can't be dealt with, so we should avoid them. As long as we have a foothold, it will be much easier to leave." Jiang Li said, "We can tie a cloth belt to the arrow body. It should be long enough. One end is tied to the pillar, and the other end Shooting an arrow into the courtyard wall is like a spider spinning a web, pulling out a web in the village. Anyone who knows some lightness skills can use it to move on it. And when one end of the web is lit when leaving, the whole village will be shocked Then burn it, and the poisonous insects all over the ground will be eliminated."

"Sounds very powerful." Shen Duanxing couldn't help but said, "But the most important thing is, where can we find so many such long cloths?"

Jiang Li didn't answer, his eyes fell on Wei Min.

He remembered that Zhaoyue once mentioned that Wei Min had a silk business under his command.

When he heard that the manor was going to be burned, Wei Min's expression was a little off, but he has been in business for many years, and he naturally understands the reason why the green hills are here. Life is more important than anything else, so he gritted his teeth and put on a smile to cooperate: "It's not a problem. The warehouse in my village is full of silk and satin, and there are enough bows and arrows."

"However, my legs and feet are not very flexible, so I'm really afraid of dragging you down." He reached out and patted Wei Ke, "Let the dog take you to get it."

Wei Ke was shuddered when he was photographed. It was the first time he had encountered such a scene when he was so old.

Seeing that the father did not dare to take risks, but instead pushed his son forward, the corners of Qi Zhaoxi's lips curved into a mocking smile.The Qingshan faction felt guilty for letting Wei Min lose his money, but he felt that it was his own fault. In the final analysis, if Wei Min hadn't tried his best to hold a famous sword competition, how could he have caused such a disaster?

"Okay, then it's decided." Shen Shensi glanced at the crowd, "Who is good at archery and would like to come with me?"

Others still hesitated, Xue Le said first: "I would like to do my best."

Qi Zhaoxi looked at the bloodstains on his shoulders and asked in a low voice, "Is it all right?"

Xue Le smiled softly: "Small injury."

At this time, a hoarse voice sounded: "Please take me with you."

Everyone was shocked, even Shen Shensi was taken aback, several disciples of Tianmen Sect hurriedly dissuaded, Du Heng even held Meng Sifan down: "Brother, you are like this now, you should stay and rest!"

When he got off the ring that day, facing his bloody right eye, the doctor shook his head helplessly.Now that Meng Sifan's right eye is wrapped with snow-white gauze, he is still in good spirits, so he pulled Du Heng's hand away: "Don't worry, I'm not useless yet. Besides, with one less eye, wouldn't the arrow be more accurate?"

Xu Shi was impressed by his firm attitude, and four or five people joined in.Shen Shensi nodded: "How should I leave next?"

"In my opinion, it's best to divide the troops into two groups." Ji Xiuming pondered, "The number of people that the Prajna Teaching can bring is limited after all. If the martial arts master breaks through the main entrance first and attracts the opponent, the rest If more people fight out from the weakly surrounded side door, the possibility of success is even greater."

"There is one more question." Shen Zhiyan suddenly said, "Where will we go after we leave Juyi Village? The Prajna Sect will not let us go easily. If we go to Dongting City, I'm afraid it will hurt innocent people."

Everyone was silent for a moment.Wei Min hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Through the forest outside the village, I have another villa on the mountain more than ten miles away. It's not as spacious as this one. If you don't mind, just follow me there."

The key problem was easily solved, and the plan was quickly finalized. However, at the end of the explanation, it was discovered that in order to be safe, someone needed to attract the attention of the Prajna Sect at the main entrance from the very beginning.That is, before the net is formed, the person is required to have high lightness kung fu.

Everyone invariably remembered the figure of Qi Zhaoxi who blocked a sword in an instant in the arena, but the three families of the Shanhe League thought about the rejection last time, so they stopped speaking rashly.

In this delicate atmosphere, it was Qi Zhaoxi who saw something, and suggested: "If there is one person missing, why don't you let me have a try?"

Without waiting for others to respond, Jiang Li suddenly said, "I'm with you."

Qi Zhaoxi was slightly surprised, and smiled noncommittally: "I don't usually notice that you are so clingy to me?"

Jiang Li looked directly at him, didn't try to defend himself, just repeated stubbornly: "I'm with you."

When he said this, he obviously had no expression on his face, but there was an indescribable movement in his chest, Qi Zhaoxi stopped joking, looked at him quietly for a while, tilted his head and said in a low voice: "Then follow me closely."

Seeing that everyone was getting ready, Shen Zhiyan also stood up, and wanted to tear off the outer robe covering the entrance of the cave, and distribute it to those in charge of archery for protection.The moment he stepped on the stone steps, Shen Shensi suddenly grabbed his arm and asked in a voice that only two people could hear: "Are you really willing?"

He understood the endless sentence, and Shen Zhiyan even showed a faint smile: "Life and death are at stake right now, brother, don't worry, I can tell the difference."

Shen Shensi didn't answer, but just let go.

Wei Ke was caught between several people nervously, reviewing the route of the warehouse over and over again in his mind, and someone patted him on the shoulder: "Relax."

Wei Ke looked back and said anxiously: "Young Master Meng, I..."

"Huh? What did you call me?" Meng Sifan interrupted him.

Wei Ke was stunned for a moment, remembering that he was going to enter the Tianmen sect, he said uncertainly, "...Elder brother?"

"You know it's senior brother, so don't be nervous." Meng Sifan's eyes moved to the stone steps.

Shen Zhiyan took a last deep look at the blood on his clothes, and finally drew his sword out of its sheath, with the sound of silk being torn.