Cannon fodder apprentice reborn
Chapter 75 Trying the sword and sparring, the real body of the sword master.
Ruan Qiu came to Shifang City for more than half a month, and it was the first time he went back to the restaurant outside.
Xie Xiaoxiao kindly invited him, and Lu Mingfeng wanted to drink again. Ruan Qiu didn't want to spoil their interest. No matter how many people came here to find him, they haven't seen each other for a while. It's a rare reunion. Ruan Qiu was also happy .He was also aware of his drinking capacity, he just had a sip, and he didn't want to drink more than he said. Lu Mingfeng and Xie Xiaoxiao were actually congenial.
Xie Ying always hoped that Ruan Qiu could compete with him. After he returned to Zixiao Palace, he also had some insights. He retreated for a period of time, and his cultivation base also improved. Fangcheng City Lord is more interested.
Ruan Qiu never revealed the details of Song City Lord's condition to the outside world, but most of them had spread through the inner city, so he felt relieved to inform Xie Ying.Xie Ying couldn't hide her words, and she was full of envy and admiration inside and out. When the city was lit up with lanterns one after another at the beginning of the Xu Dynasty, the feast was over.
Ruan Qiu was more or less self-conscious of the host, reluctantly regarded this as a welcome banquet for several people, and went downstairs to pay.After all, Xie Xiaoxiao's drinking capacity was not as good as Lu Mingfeng's. After three jars of drinking, both of them became drunk, and Ruan Qiu and Xie Ying fought against each other and separated.
Brother and sister Xie Ying came to Shifang City, they were actually led by a senior, and Ruan Qiu also recognized that person, it was Yan Buping from Zixiao Palace.
At this moment, it was time for Yan Buping to rest at the inn with the disciples of Zixiao Palace.
If it wasn't too late tonight, Ruan Qiu would also like to visit, but to avoid disturbing the other party's rest, he still planned to make preparations before going.
Unexpectedly, after parting from Xie Ying in the restaurant, Lu Mingfeng, who was originally drunk, suddenly straightened up, pushed away Ruan Qiu's support, rubbed his shoulders and stretched his waist, how could he be half drunk in his eyes?
Ruan Qiu was stunned, "Second Senior Brother? You're not drunk...how can you pretend to be drunk?"
Lu Mingfeng spread his hands and said: "If I don't pretend to be drunk, that Miss Xie is very stubborn, maybe she will drink with me until dawn tomorrow." He sighed regretfully, "This Miss Xie is really a girl. Zhong Haojie... I knew I wouldn't drink with her, and I didn't have time to eat, but I was starved to death."
Ruan Qiu laughed helplessly, "Then the second senior brother will go back with me, my brother will cook some meals for me on weekdays, there must be something to eat at home."
Lu Mingfeng happily said: "That's good!" He rubbed his stomach and followed Ruan Qiu, "Even if you don't take me away, Junior Brother, I will follow you! This time Shifang City finally sent invitations to Xuanjizong, But Senior Brother Chu led the team, they haven't arrived yet, I came first, and I don't have a place to stay."
"Then stay with me for the time being." Ruan Qiu still has a few vacant rooms, the three of them live in a spacious room, and one more person will not be in the way.He thought for a while, and became a little curious, "Second Senior Brother, why did you come? Didn't you say you were going to retreat in the sect and prepare for the sword test in autumn?"
Lu Mingfeng chuckled, "Isn't it just that I heard that my junior brother became famous in Shifang City? It just so happened that the sect received the invitation, so why don't you follow me to see the excitement? How is the junior brother recently?"
Ruan Qiu smiled, "Fortunately, we are preparing for the auction of the Six Contract Spring Pavilion."
Lu Mingfeng rubbed his chin, "I heard that City Lord Song attaches great importance to this auction, and City Lord Song will also appear at the Huachaohui, right?"
Regarding this, Ruan Qiu was not too clear about it, and said in a hesitant tone, "I don't know either. But I didn't expect so many people to come from Zixiao Palace and Xuanjizong. The Song City Lord should also come forward."
Lu Mingfeng said with emotion: "I didn't expect that my junior brother really made City Lord Song let go of his prejudice and was willing to ease the relationship with my Xuanjizong."
Ruan Qiu smiled lightly: "It's not all because of me, it's because of Master."
The two brothers and sisters were talking, and walked all the way back to the small courtyard. Both Song Xinting and Axi welcomed Lu Mingfeng's arrival.Lu Mingfeng was really tired after driving all the way, and all the meals prepared by Song Xinting and Song Xinting went into his stomach.
After the meal, Lu Mingfeng got up and had a brief exchange of swordsmanship with Ruan Qiu.
Because Ruan Qiu had to go to Liutong Spring Pavilion tomorrow, he retracted his sword regretfully, and told Ruan Qiu to go back to rest.
Ruan Qiu settled his second senior brother and went back to his room. He wanted to inquire about Lu Mingfeng with his master, but the master only smiled and coaxed him, and let him fall asleep.Ruan Qiu always felt that Master was hiding something from him, but thinking that he would go to Liutong Spring Pavilion tomorrow, he obediently took a rest.
At dawn, the Flower Festival begins.
The Huachao Festival in Shifang City began in early February and lasted for seven days. The auction venue in Liutong Spring Pavilion was almost set up, and we were waiting for the auction to start on the third night of the Huachao Festival.
Ruan Qiu went to the pavilion early in the morning to make final preparations with Song Zixi. Song Xinting, Lu Mingfeng, and Axi went out to the outer city to enjoy the flowers together. Ruan Qiu made an appointment with them to go to Baihualou to find them at night, but Tang Xun came soon after sunset. I'm looking for him.
Tang Xun used to be the manager of Liutong Chunge, and Song Yantai's younger brother. Song Zixi had always had a good relationship with him. Even if the pavilion wasn't open, he led him in to find Ruan Qiu.Tang Xun didn't do anything else, he knew that Ruan Qiu was almost busy today, so he dropped by to give him a ride.
Song Zixi actually listened to Tang Xun very much, and asked Ruan Qiu to leave the rest of the finishing work to him, and asked Ruan Qiu to go to the outer city with Tang Xun.
Ruan Qiu had no choice but to sit in the Tang family's carriage, and Tang Xun specially changed into a new indigo dress today. He has a unique fondness for this color, but it is indeed very beautiful.Ruan Qiu looked at the wheelchair under him, feeling a little worried, "Master Tang, your injury is still not healed, do you want to go to Baihualou to enjoy the flowers?"
Tang Xun's body recovered well, but the injury was too deep, and his body was always sore and weak. The wheelchair prepared for him by the City Lord's Mansion is very good, even if he does not use spiritual power, he can control it at will.
He squinted at Ruan Qiu, and said in a bad mood: "It's not that I'm dead. The first day of the Huachao Festival is the most lively. I heard that many distinguished guests came this year because of your master. I also have a Jinxiu workshop to ask for." If you want to make a living, you have to meet these people too.”
Ruan Qiu smiled and said: "It's just that there are too many people, there will be collisions, Tang Li will look at it for a while, don't let people offend the shopkeeper Tang."
Tang Li was waiting on Tang Xun in the carriage, and he responded quickly when he heard the words.
Tang Xunhu glanced at them with a face, and then talked about the arrangement of the outer city for this Flower Festival, so that Ruan Qiu could not find his way after going out.
For the Huachao Festival, the outer city is the main venue. It is said that the transplanting of hundreds of flowers in the outer city has created a beautiful sea of flowers. The newly built Baihua Building is an excellent place to enjoy flowers.In addition, there are lantern festivals and flower boat parades on the moat, and a lampstand has also been built in the inner city. A huge and exquisite crystal phoenix sits in the center of the inner city, not far from Liutong Spring Pavilion.
It was only the first day, the curfew in the inner city was suspended, and under the sky full of Kongming lanterns, the crystal phoenix shone brightly, attracting many people to stop. Not so much.
Ruan Qiu and Tang Xun went to the Baihualou on the sea of flowers beside the moat.
Because there were too many people, the carriage couldn't get in as soon as it approached that street, so Ruan Qiu had to get out of the carriage first, and pushed Tang Shi over with Tang Li.
Not far away, I ran into the hidden guard of the City Lord's Mansion, who came to look for Tang Xun.
Tang Xun's face turned dark, "Didn't Song Yantai retreat? When did he leave? I won't go, I'm going to Baihualou."
The dark guard looked troubled, and before he could speak, Song Yantai, who was dressed in white and had hair as beautiful as a jade raised in a snowdrift, appeared, and he walked out of the crowd, screaming in surprise.
"You have limited mobility, I'm afraid you will be bumped into." Song Yantai obviously heard Tang Xun's words, and took the wheelchair from Ruan Qiu's hand, as if he could not refuse, "I also want to go to Baihua Building, the seventh floor is the best Viewing location, who is the younger brother dating, can it be more important than going up to the seventh floor to enjoy the flowers?"
"Who I have an appointment with has anything to do with you..." However, only distinguished guests can go up to the seventh floor, Tang Xun was still a little moved, he asked Ruan Qiu, "Do you want to go up and see?"
It can be seen that Song Yantai wanted to take Tang Xun to Baihualou, probably to ease their relationship, so Ruan Qiu didn't want to join in the fun, and said with a smile: "I have an appointment to meet downstairs, so I won't go .City Master Song and shopkeeper Tang go."
Song Yantai nodded and said: "As the chief steward of the Spring Pavilion in Liutong, you can also go up to the seventh floor. Then we will leave first."
Tang Xun didn't say no, but his mouth was a little awkward, and he curled his lips and said: "The person I'm dating is not on the seventh floor, forget it, who dares to refuse if the city lord has orders."
Ruan Qiu took his leave with a smile, watched Song Yantai, Tang Xun and others go to the Baihualou surrounded by lanterns in the distance, and then walked to the five-color magpie bridge not far in front of the Baihualou that Song Xinting and the others had mentioned.
Sure enough, he saw Lu Mingfeng and Song Xinting standing under the bridge and waving to him from a distance. Ruan Qiu stepped forward quickly, and was dragged away by Lu Mingfeng before he could speak, "You're here, hurry up, go to the ring to see It's hilarious! That kid Xie Ying has fought three rounds, and I don't know if he won this time!"
"The arena? Second senior brother, slow down!" There were too many people on the street and it was quite crowded, so Ruan Qiu had no choice but to follow Lu Mingfeng, looking at him and Song Xinting and Axi behind him with confused eyes, "What are you talking about?"
It was the festival, and Ah Xi, who had played with them for half a day, was still very excited, and followed them briskly, "It's a temporary arena built tonight, and it's because the first sects on the north and south coasts are here." People, and people from Cangyao Taiqing Palace also came, it is rare for young disciples from various families to gather together, so the city lord sent someone to build this arena, everyone can go up to compete, and it should be a fun."
Ruan Qiu suddenly realized.
Lu Mingfeng let go of him, and led them to the ring in front of Baihua Building, his tone could not hide his excitement, "Your senior brother, I also want to go up and try, but Chu Yue said that my end would be to bully others, let Xie Ying and Xie Xiaoxiao occupy It's really not reconciled to being in the limelight."
Song Xinting smiled and said, "Brother Lu wants you to play too, so go find your way back."
Ruan Qiu was helpless, "Second Senior Brother..."
Instead, Lu Mingfeng looked at him eagerly, "My junior brother has been famous for a while, so many people are waiting to see you. Junior brother, please do me a favor and let me get the credit too, won't you?"
Ruan Qiu laughed, "Just go and have a look."
Lu Mingfeng felt that he was half successful, so he raised his lips and smiled, "Let's go!"
Although it was built in a hurry, the arena is really not small. It was just downstairs in the Baihua Building, and the seniors of various families watched it, and they all agreed to the rule of "stopping". It also added a bit of festiveness to the festival.
Half a day has passed since the Flower Festival, and the disciples of each family have visited half of the outer city. Compared with the lively ones, who doesn't like to watch the more exciting arenas, and it is already crowded with people.Lu Mingfeng finally pulled Ruan Qiu and the others to squeeze in, Xie Ying had already left the field, and now it was Xie Xiaoxiao on the field.
Xie Ying was both frustrated and stared at the arena expectantly. When she saw Ruan Qiu approaching, she rushed over with the spirit sword in her arms, "Senior Brother Ruan!"
Seeing his disappointed face, Ruan Qiu suddenly thought of the injured puppy, and couldn't help but soften his tone, "I heard that you are here in the ring and won three games in a row. Why do you look unhappy?"
Xie Ying drooped her head.
Lu Mingfeng smiled, and put his arms around Xie Ying's shoulders carelessly, "Did you lose? I knew it. Your sister also played. I heard that your sister is already in the late stage of foundation establishment, and the one opposite is also in the middle stage of foundation establishment. She Looking for a place for you?"
On the stage, Xie Xiaoxiao was dressed in red, wielding a tiger-toothed spear vigorously in his hand, and his opponent was a man dressed in green clothes, who was quite elegant, and his weapon was also a folding fan, which looked quite suave.
However, under Xie Xiaoxiao's gun, the man looked a bit embarrassed to avoid it, and there was no smile on his mouth, and he was completely suppressed and beaten.
Xie Ying cheered up quickly, "That person is a disciple of the Taiqing Palace. It is said that he is a son of a noble family from Cangyao's family. My sister saw that his cultivation level was similar to hers, so she also tried the gun with an itchy hand."
"Don't tell me, my hands are itchy too."
Xie Xiaoxiao is gone, and Lu Mingfeng also wants to try his sword.
Just in time, that Taiqing Palace disciple came down, and Xie Xiaoxiao also saw them, waved his tiger-tooth spear, and walked towards this side with his back behind him.
"Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Ruan!" Seeing Ruan Qiu, Xie Xiaoxiao couldn't help lowering his tone, and his bold stance became awkward, but his eyes were full of anticipation. Let's compete again!"
At this moment, on the seventh floor of Baihua Building, the best place to watch it, on the banquet prepared by the City Lord's Mansion for the distinguished guests, all the parents and seniors are watching the arena downstairs.As the host of the Song City, he naturally sat at the top, and the first sects on both sides of the north and south were on the left.Chu Yue, the eldest disciple under the head of the Xuanji Sect, was placed a little below Yan Buping. In terms of seniority, it was reasonable to say that Song Yantai had a mediocre relationship with the Xuanji Sect. The city lord is equal to the venerable, Cang Yao Guoshi Lan Cui.
Seeing the disciples of the Taiqing Palace lose to Xie Xiaoxiao, Lan Cui swept the whisk lightly in his hand, put it on his right arm, and looked at Yan Buping with a smile, "Ms. Xie's marksmanship is dexterous yet domineering. If you don't rush, it's Palace Master Xie." A disciple taught by himself."
Yan Buping raised his wine glass to pay respects from a distance, and replied with the same smile, "National teacher is polite, and the disciples of Taiqing Palace are also good, today is just a small test for fun, let my family Xiaoxiao wait until the sword test meeting, who will win?" It’s not certain who will bear the blame.”
Lan Chu also picked up the wine glass.
Hearing what the two said, Tang Xun, who was arranged to sit with Song Yantai at the table, became impatient. Who wants to hear these people boasting to each other here?I thought that the seven-story building would be a better place to enjoy the flowers, but who knew that this place was full of distinguished guests invited by Song Yantai.
He is not familiar with these people, and has never cooperated with Zixiao Palace of Taiqing Palace, so he really can't get in the way, and the only chief disciple of Xuanjizong Chu Yue he knows is also difficult to speak because of his seniority. After sitting for a while, I felt that the days seemed like years.
Yan Buping took a sip of the wine, then put down the cup, just in time to see Xie Xiaoxiao talking to a few people in the arena, seeing a familiar figure, his smile became a little more genuine, "The two disciples of Sword Saint Yin are here?" He looked at Chu Yue who was acting as a decoration, "If the two of them end today, there will be no chance for my two children to stand out."
Chu Yue had a modest smile on his face, and hurriedly said: "Senior Yan was joking, the two juniors are indeed diligent and gradual, and they are somewhat successful, but the disciples of each family are very good. In my opinion, Miss Xie's marksmanship is comparable to that of Palace Master Xie." True biography, the disciples of the Taiqing Palace are also good, even if my two juniors end up, they still have to expend a lot of energy and take it seriously."
Tang Xun also saw Ruan Qiu, and when he heard Chu Yue's words, he bowed his head and smiled.To be honest, he felt that the Taiqing Palace disciple was not as good as Xie Xiaoxiao. Xie Xiaoxiao should be able to fight against Lu Mingfeng, but Ruan Qiu...he felt that any ending was possible.
People who also had the same idea, and Li Yu, who was sitting next to Lan Cui pretending to be a disciple of the Taiqing Palace, saw a few people downstairs talking, and Ruan Qiu really played, so he couldn't sit down anymore.
Seeing him quietly getting up and leaving, Lan Cui raised his eyebrows and gave Pei Huan a wink behind him. Pei Huan, who was distracted looking downstairs, only came back to his senses after being reminded by a Taiqing Palace disciple beside him. He bowed his hands and hurriedly went downstairs.
Yan Buping was a little surprised when he saw that the person in Tsing Yi who appeared on the stage was actually a soft and gentle boy in his impression.
"He's really gone."
Lan Tue chuckled and said, "It sounds like Fellow Daoist Yan also recognizes this little friend."
Tang Xun also became curious, brushed away Song Yantai's silent hand holding the food for him, and looked at the two without a trace.
The five lords of Zixiao Palace and the national teacher of Cangyao Kingdom all know Ruan Qiu?
Yan Buping smiled, his eyes were gentle, "I used to recuperate in Xuanjizong, and I was lucky to meet this little friend, he has changed a lot now."
Lan Tue was puzzled, "Change? When I met this little friend, I didn't have time to say a few words to him, but this little friend has a very good face and demeanor, and once did me a little favor." He paused After a pause, he turned his head to look at Song Yantai, "Speaking of which, City Lord Song should also recognize this little friend. I heard that he also helped City Lord Song some time ago, and now he is still working and helping City Lord Song in Liutongchun Pavilion. I don't know City Lord Song Do you think this little friend might win under Miss Xie's gun?"
Tang Xun's eyes then fell on Song Yantai's face, a little playful.
Song Yantai was extremely calm, "Whether he wins or not, I don't think he cares, but since he is on stage, he should go all out. This match must be very interesting."
Tang Xun felt that what he said was as if he hadn't said anything, so he gave him a blank look, and then focused on looking downstairs, but saw Xie Xiaoxiao walked off the ring, replaced by a masked man in Tsing Yi who walked up.
"Why did Miss Xie step down? Who is that masked person?"
Tang Xun's exclamation also expressed the feelings of Yan Buping and Lan Tui.
Only Song Yantai glanced downstairs, and his white-skinned hands silently removed the wine cup in front of Tang Xun and replaced it with sweet soup in a porcelain bowl, with the expression on his face unchanged. "It's probably someone who doesn't want people to see the truth, and wants to test whether Ruan Xiaoyou's sword is sharp enough."
Tang Xun couldn't help but rolled his eyes again, isn't this nonsense?
And in the arena, when Xie Xiaoxiao invited them to compete, Lu Mingfeng was already moved, but when he was about to agree, he didn't know what to think, and the smile on his face collapsed.
He reluctantly said to Xie Xiaoxiao, "You and I have competed twice yesterday, and it is meaningless to compete again. Let's save it for the sword test meeting. As for my junior brother, you can compete with him now. Miss Xie, You've already played a game, why don't you come down and rest for a while, so that my junior brother can go up and have a look around, he can't be beaten by you before he wins a game, right?"
Ruan Qiu didn't think about going on stage, he was about to shake his head, Xie Xiaoxiao thought that Lu Mingfeng's words made sense, so he agreed, "Well, I'll come down first, and Senior Brother Ruan will also come up to practice, and we will formally compete later One match!"
Lu Mingfeng waved his hand and said: "That's it! Junior brother, you can play first, and now there are so many opponents for you to try, you can't waste this opportunity."
When he said this, Ruan Qiu began to waver. His talent in swordsmanship was mediocre, but his spells were not bad. He had practiced for so many years. Even if his temperament was not the kind of competitive one, there would always be people who wanted to become better. Stronger desire.
This trial opportunity is really rare, not to mention so many young monks gathered together, Ruan Qiu was among them, and suddenly remembered that he once wished so much to compete with other monks, compete in martial arts, or do something else.Now that he has done it, he will no longer hide alone in the dark, but he can blend into the crowd and play with everyone.
Ruan Qiu hesitated for a moment, then was pushed by Lu Mingfeng to the steps of the ring.
Lu Mingfeng said: "Go, go, I happen to have a friend from the rivers and lakes, and he also wants to compete with you. Junior brother, don't be polite to him, fight as you like, and you must win!"
Xie Xiaoxiao kept her word. When Ruan Qiu came up, she put away her gun. She was looking forward to the next match with Ruan Qiu. In her opinion, she didn't think that Ruan Qiu would not be able to win even one match.
"Senior Brother Ruan, let's compete again!"
Ruan Qiu laughed, and had no choice but to go up to the stage, "Okay, thank you fellow daoist, I will try my best and ask Zixiao Palace about the marksmanship in the next round."
Xie Xiaoxiao jumped off the ring neatly, causing many people in the audience to be puzzled. Fortunately, soon, a man in white wearing a unicorn mask, which is common at rallies, walked onto the ring with a sword.
At the first sight, Ruan Qiu felt that the man in Tsing Yi looked familiar, and almost shouted out a master, and then saw that although the figure was very similar to Yin Wuchen, the figure was tall and straight, and the back was as straight as a pine, but he was dressed in plain clothes. Tsing Yi, the sword in his hand is also an ordinary high-grade spiritual sword, with an extraordinary bearing, and a bit cold and proud, but...
How could there be someone with such a similar figure?But Master seldom wears Tsing Yi...
Watching the other party come to the stage, Ruan Qiu bowed his hands and looked straight at the eyes under the unicorn mask of the man, trying to see the flaws.
"Ruan Qiu, a disciple of the Xuanji Sect, what is the name of this fellow Taoist?"
Hearing his name, the crowd under the arena boiled up, and there was a lot of discussion. The name Ruan Qiu has been heard by people who have come to Shifang City these days. Isn't this the reason that they saved Shifang City some time ago? Is it someone from the city lord?
And this person is also an apprentice of Juggernaut!
Ruan Qiu hadn't paid attention to the crowd under the ring for a long time. He looked at the eyes of the man under the mask, and a sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.
But as soon as the man opened his mouth, he returned the salute with his sword, and said in an unfamiliar deep voice, "My name is Chen Yin, and I'm just a casual cultivator with no background or sect. I've heard about Fellow Daoist Ruan, and I'm here tonight to ask for advice."
It seems that it is really not Master...
Ruan Qiu couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he was still puzzled. He looked back at Lu Mingfeng who was under the ring, and seeing the latter clenched his fists to cheer him up, he became more and more suspicious. Isn't the person opposite him a master?
But Chen Yin didn't wait for him to say more, and drew his sword out of its sheath, "Fellow Daoist Ruan, please."
Ruan Qiu looked at the man who was very similar to his master drawing his sword at him, and he felt an unspeakable grievance in his heart, but he was soberly aware that he was in the ring now, so he told himself not to think too much, and be serious Get up, call out the jade sword and wrap it around your fingers.
"Please."
Chen Yin was not polite to him, and if he really drew his sword first, Ruan Qiu also became serious, and opened up his tricks when he saw it.But this person, who he couldn't see clearly, was not low in cultivation. The spirit sword in his hand deflected the sapphire sword flexibly, and the blade turned and pointed at Ruan Qiu's waist.
Ruan Qiu retreated in a hurry, realizing that the opponent's cultivation base must be no less than that of Xie Xiaoxiao, Lu Mingfeng and others, and he didn't want to think about it any more. Yujian turned from defense to offense, and took this competition seriously.
There was a burst of exclamation from the crowd, and Li Yucai came down from upstairs, picked an inconspicuous position, and stood under the ring to watch the battle.Not long after, Pei Huan came down and stared at the arena stupidly.
Song Xinting knows the way of swordsmanship. He changed from being reassured at the beginning to worrying now, "I don't think I can see his cultivation level, but although his sword moves are very simple, in his hands, they are very powerful. It should not be underestimated. Even if I am on the stage, I may not be able to stand under this person's sword for too long."
Ah Xi was worried when she heard the words, and elbowed Lu Mingfeng beside her, "Who exactly did you find for Brother Xiaoqiu?"
Xie Xiaoxiao and Xie Ying, the siblings, have been fascinated by the seemingly ordinary but amazing fight on the court. Hearing this, they all turned around and looked at it.
Those two pairs of strangely bright eyes made Lu Mingfeng get goosebumps all over his body, shaking his arms and said: "How should I say this, anyway, it's probably very difficult for you to have a chance to fight against him..."
Xie Xiaoxiao was puzzled, "Why?"
Xie Ying guessed, "Could it be that this person is very withdrawn and refuses to take action easily?"
Lu Mingfeng hesitated to speak.
Seeing him in a dilemma, Song Xinting suddenly thought of something, and was shocked at first, frowned, but he was really relieved.
If it is that person, nothing will happen.
And Ruan Qiu in the arena, also clearly sensed the opponent's unfathomable depth during the fight, and gradually noticed some abnormalities - this Chen Yin said that he was competing with him in sword moves, but it was not the case, he It's more like giving Ruan Qiu a trick, every time the sword edge gets close to Ruan Qiu, it will deviate by an inch...
Ruan Qiu had more and more doubts in his heart. He had an incredible guess, looked at the eyes under the unicorn mask that had never met him, frowned slightly, and suddenly made a decision.
He withdrew the jade sword that was supposed to block Chen Yin's spirit sword, and let the spirit sword in the opponent's hand stab at his chest. No one could guess his abnormal behavior, and there was a sound of gasping under the ring.
Ah Xi exclaimed, Xie Ying, brother Xie Ying and Pei Huan blushed anxiously, seeing that Li Yu couldn't stand any longer and was about to make a move——
But seeing that Chen Yin hastily withdrew his hand, while Ruan Qiu clenched the jade sword tightly and pointed at the unicorn mask on Chen Yin's face. Chen Yin bent back and looked up again to see Ruan Qiu also retracted the sword, with a complicated expression.
The eyes under Chen Yin's mask seemed a bit puzzled. While everyone in the arena breathed a sigh of relief, they also looked confused.
Why don't you fight?
Ruan Qiu bit his lip, turned around and flew down the ring, his figure was beautiful, as light as a wild goose, his toes touched the opposite eaves, and he didn't know where he was going, but he was amazing under the moonlight.
And that Chen Yin withdrew his sword, and for some reason, flew after him.
Song Xinting subconsciously wanted to chase, but Lu Mingfeng raised his hand to stop him, "Don't worry, Junior Brother has his intentions for leaving like this, that person won't hurt him, and nothing will happen."
Li Yu, who was not far away, heard this, and stopped Pei Huan who was about to chase out, looked at Lu Mingfeng, curled his lips, and walked forward.
Only the audience under the ring were left, looking at each other in blank dismay, full of doubts.
On the seventh floor of Baihua Building, Tang Xun was so anxious that he almost jumped up when he saw Ruan Qiu and Chen Yin put away their swords and left before finishing the fight.
"what happened?"
Compared with the noisy crowd downstairs, the seventh floor was much quieter. Lan Cui and Yan Buping also had somewhat surprised expressions on their faces. Song Yantai pressed Tang Xun, his expression still calm.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Tang Xun said anxiously: "How can I rest assured? Where did Ruan Qiu and the others go? Who is that person? Do you know him?"
He was anxious for a while, and his voice was a little louder. Lan Tui, Yan Buping, Chu Yue and others all looked over, but Song Yan did not change his face.
"I know him."
Tang Xun asked, and Song Yantai responded quietly, "You know him too, and everyone here knows him. I just don't know what kind of tricks he is playing with Ruan Qiu tonight. You don't have to worry about Ruan Qiu."
Tang Xun was stunned, "I know him?"
Lan Cui blinked and smiled, "So it's that person."
Yan Buping seemed to be relieved, and then his smile revealed a bit of confusion, "The sword master of Xuanji sect appeared, and he was actually competing with his apprentice?"
Lan Tue laughed and said, "I'm still wearing a mask on purpose, not daring to show my true face."
Tang Xun's eyes widened when he heard the words, "What, that person is Yin Wuchen!"
Speaking of Ruan Qiu who left Baihualou suddenly, he took the man in Tsing Yi who claimed to be Chen Yin, crossed the moat full of river lanterns, finally stopped, and landed on a quiet eaves.
The man in Tsing Yi flew down behind him, but before he could stand still, Ruan Qiu turned around and struck a sword. He didn't hide, let the sword point at the unicorn mask on his face, and didn't make a move.
The moonlight is long, as gentle as a cloud gauze.
On the deserted eaves, there is still a huge fish lantern leaping over the dragon gate behind. Ruan Qiu stared at Chen Yinxu for a while, and finally spoke.
"Take off the mask."
His voice was a little cold, showing a bit of displeasure, almost an orderly tone.But Chen Yin really raised her hand, took off the mask on her face, and slowly revealed a handsome face.
It was a very outstanding face, and it was also the face that Ruan Qiu was most familiar with.
Seeing those tender and smiling peach blossom eyes, Ruan Qiu couldn't control the indifferent expression he deliberately pretended, his brows and eyes curved, his lips curled into a smile, and the jade sword in his hand turned into a flash of spiritual light and was put away. Crash into each other's arms.
"Master, you are here!"
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Master is here!What's more, what!
Xie Xiaoxiao kindly invited him, and Lu Mingfeng wanted to drink again. Ruan Qiu didn't want to spoil their interest. No matter how many people came here to find him, they haven't seen each other for a while. It's a rare reunion. Ruan Qiu was also happy .He was also aware of his drinking capacity, he just had a sip, and he didn't want to drink more than he said. Lu Mingfeng and Xie Xiaoxiao were actually congenial.
Xie Ying always hoped that Ruan Qiu could compete with him. After he returned to Zixiao Palace, he also had some insights. He retreated for a period of time, and his cultivation base also improved. Fangcheng City Lord is more interested.
Ruan Qiu never revealed the details of Song City Lord's condition to the outside world, but most of them had spread through the inner city, so he felt relieved to inform Xie Ying.Xie Ying couldn't hide her words, and she was full of envy and admiration inside and out. When the city was lit up with lanterns one after another at the beginning of the Xu Dynasty, the feast was over.
Ruan Qiu was more or less self-conscious of the host, reluctantly regarded this as a welcome banquet for several people, and went downstairs to pay.After all, Xie Xiaoxiao's drinking capacity was not as good as Lu Mingfeng's. After three jars of drinking, both of them became drunk, and Ruan Qiu and Xie Ying fought against each other and separated.
Brother and sister Xie Ying came to Shifang City, they were actually led by a senior, and Ruan Qiu also recognized that person, it was Yan Buping from Zixiao Palace.
At this moment, it was time for Yan Buping to rest at the inn with the disciples of Zixiao Palace.
If it wasn't too late tonight, Ruan Qiu would also like to visit, but to avoid disturbing the other party's rest, he still planned to make preparations before going.
Unexpectedly, after parting from Xie Ying in the restaurant, Lu Mingfeng, who was originally drunk, suddenly straightened up, pushed away Ruan Qiu's support, rubbed his shoulders and stretched his waist, how could he be half drunk in his eyes?
Ruan Qiu was stunned, "Second Senior Brother? You're not drunk...how can you pretend to be drunk?"
Lu Mingfeng spread his hands and said: "If I don't pretend to be drunk, that Miss Xie is very stubborn, maybe she will drink with me until dawn tomorrow." He sighed regretfully, "This Miss Xie is really a girl. Zhong Haojie... I knew I wouldn't drink with her, and I didn't have time to eat, but I was starved to death."
Ruan Qiu laughed helplessly, "Then the second senior brother will go back with me, my brother will cook some meals for me on weekdays, there must be something to eat at home."
Lu Mingfeng happily said: "That's good!" He rubbed his stomach and followed Ruan Qiu, "Even if you don't take me away, Junior Brother, I will follow you! This time Shifang City finally sent invitations to Xuanjizong, But Senior Brother Chu led the team, they haven't arrived yet, I came first, and I don't have a place to stay."
"Then stay with me for the time being." Ruan Qiu still has a few vacant rooms, the three of them live in a spacious room, and one more person will not be in the way.He thought for a while, and became a little curious, "Second Senior Brother, why did you come? Didn't you say you were going to retreat in the sect and prepare for the sword test in autumn?"
Lu Mingfeng chuckled, "Isn't it just that I heard that my junior brother became famous in Shifang City? It just so happened that the sect received the invitation, so why don't you follow me to see the excitement? How is the junior brother recently?"
Ruan Qiu smiled, "Fortunately, we are preparing for the auction of the Six Contract Spring Pavilion."
Lu Mingfeng rubbed his chin, "I heard that City Lord Song attaches great importance to this auction, and City Lord Song will also appear at the Huachaohui, right?"
Regarding this, Ruan Qiu was not too clear about it, and said in a hesitant tone, "I don't know either. But I didn't expect so many people to come from Zixiao Palace and Xuanjizong. The Song City Lord should also come forward."
Lu Mingfeng said with emotion: "I didn't expect that my junior brother really made City Lord Song let go of his prejudice and was willing to ease the relationship with my Xuanjizong."
Ruan Qiu smiled lightly: "It's not all because of me, it's because of Master."
The two brothers and sisters were talking, and walked all the way back to the small courtyard. Both Song Xinting and Axi welcomed Lu Mingfeng's arrival.Lu Mingfeng was really tired after driving all the way, and all the meals prepared by Song Xinting and Song Xinting went into his stomach.
After the meal, Lu Mingfeng got up and had a brief exchange of swordsmanship with Ruan Qiu.
Because Ruan Qiu had to go to Liutong Spring Pavilion tomorrow, he retracted his sword regretfully, and told Ruan Qiu to go back to rest.
Ruan Qiu settled his second senior brother and went back to his room. He wanted to inquire about Lu Mingfeng with his master, but the master only smiled and coaxed him, and let him fall asleep.Ruan Qiu always felt that Master was hiding something from him, but thinking that he would go to Liutong Spring Pavilion tomorrow, he obediently took a rest.
At dawn, the Flower Festival begins.
The Huachao Festival in Shifang City began in early February and lasted for seven days. The auction venue in Liutong Spring Pavilion was almost set up, and we were waiting for the auction to start on the third night of the Huachao Festival.
Ruan Qiu went to the pavilion early in the morning to make final preparations with Song Zixi. Song Xinting, Lu Mingfeng, and Axi went out to the outer city to enjoy the flowers together. Ruan Qiu made an appointment with them to go to Baihualou to find them at night, but Tang Xun came soon after sunset. I'm looking for him.
Tang Xun used to be the manager of Liutong Chunge, and Song Yantai's younger brother. Song Zixi had always had a good relationship with him. Even if the pavilion wasn't open, he led him in to find Ruan Qiu.Tang Xun didn't do anything else, he knew that Ruan Qiu was almost busy today, so he dropped by to give him a ride.
Song Zixi actually listened to Tang Xun very much, and asked Ruan Qiu to leave the rest of the finishing work to him, and asked Ruan Qiu to go to the outer city with Tang Xun.
Ruan Qiu had no choice but to sit in the Tang family's carriage, and Tang Xun specially changed into a new indigo dress today. He has a unique fondness for this color, but it is indeed very beautiful.Ruan Qiu looked at the wheelchair under him, feeling a little worried, "Master Tang, your injury is still not healed, do you want to go to Baihualou to enjoy the flowers?"
Tang Xun's body recovered well, but the injury was too deep, and his body was always sore and weak. The wheelchair prepared for him by the City Lord's Mansion is very good, even if he does not use spiritual power, he can control it at will.
He squinted at Ruan Qiu, and said in a bad mood: "It's not that I'm dead. The first day of the Huachao Festival is the most lively. I heard that many distinguished guests came this year because of your master. I also have a Jinxiu workshop to ask for." If you want to make a living, you have to meet these people too.”
Ruan Qiu smiled and said: "It's just that there are too many people, there will be collisions, Tang Li will look at it for a while, don't let people offend the shopkeeper Tang."
Tang Li was waiting on Tang Xun in the carriage, and he responded quickly when he heard the words.
Tang Xunhu glanced at them with a face, and then talked about the arrangement of the outer city for this Flower Festival, so that Ruan Qiu could not find his way after going out.
For the Huachao Festival, the outer city is the main venue. It is said that the transplanting of hundreds of flowers in the outer city has created a beautiful sea of flowers. The newly built Baihua Building is an excellent place to enjoy flowers.In addition, there are lantern festivals and flower boat parades on the moat, and a lampstand has also been built in the inner city. A huge and exquisite crystal phoenix sits in the center of the inner city, not far from Liutong Spring Pavilion.
It was only the first day, the curfew in the inner city was suspended, and under the sky full of Kongming lanterns, the crystal phoenix shone brightly, attracting many people to stop. Not so much.
Ruan Qiu and Tang Xun went to the Baihualou on the sea of flowers beside the moat.
Because there were too many people, the carriage couldn't get in as soon as it approached that street, so Ruan Qiu had to get out of the carriage first, and pushed Tang Shi over with Tang Li.
Not far away, I ran into the hidden guard of the City Lord's Mansion, who came to look for Tang Xun.
Tang Xun's face turned dark, "Didn't Song Yantai retreat? When did he leave? I won't go, I'm going to Baihualou."
The dark guard looked troubled, and before he could speak, Song Yantai, who was dressed in white and had hair as beautiful as a jade raised in a snowdrift, appeared, and he walked out of the crowd, screaming in surprise.
"You have limited mobility, I'm afraid you will be bumped into." Song Yantai obviously heard Tang Xun's words, and took the wheelchair from Ruan Qiu's hand, as if he could not refuse, "I also want to go to Baihua Building, the seventh floor is the best Viewing location, who is the younger brother dating, can it be more important than going up to the seventh floor to enjoy the flowers?"
"Who I have an appointment with has anything to do with you..." However, only distinguished guests can go up to the seventh floor, Tang Xun was still a little moved, he asked Ruan Qiu, "Do you want to go up and see?"
It can be seen that Song Yantai wanted to take Tang Xun to Baihualou, probably to ease their relationship, so Ruan Qiu didn't want to join in the fun, and said with a smile: "I have an appointment to meet downstairs, so I won't go .City Master Song and shopkeeper Tang go."
Song Yantai nodded and said: "As the chief steward of the Spring Pavilion in Liutong, you can also go up to the seventh floor. Then we will leave first."
Tang Xun didn't say no, but his mouth was a little awkward, and he curled his lips and said: "The person I'm dating is not on the seventh floor, forget it, who dares to refuse if the city lord has orders."
Ruan Qiu took his leave with a smile, watched Song Yantai, Tang Xun and others go to the Baihualou surrounded by lanterns in the distance, and then walked to the five-color magpie bridge not far in front of the Baihualou that Song Xinting and the others had mentioned.
Sure enough, he saw Lu Mingfeng and Song Xinting standing under the bridge and waving to him from a distance. Ruan Qiu stepped forward quickly, and was dragged away by Lu Mingfeng before he could speak, "You're here, hurry up, go to the ring to see It's hilarious! That kid Xie Ying has fought three rounds, and I don't know if he won this time!"
"The arena? Second senior brother, slow down!" There were too many people on the street and it was quite crowded, so Ruan Qiu had no choice but to follow Lu Mingfeng, looking at him and Song Xinting and Axi behind him with confused eyes, "What are you talking about?"
It was the festival, and Ah Xi, who had played with them for half a day, was still very excited, and followed them briskly, "It's a temporary arena built tonight, and it's because the first sects on the north and south coasts are here." People, and people from Cangyao Taiqing Palace also came, it is rare for young disciples from various families to gather together, so the city lord sent someone to build this arena, everyone can go up to compete, and it should be a fun."
Ruan Qiu suddenly realized.
Lu Mingfeng let go of him, and led them to the ring in front of Baihua Building, his tone could not hide his excitement, "Your senior brother, I also want to go up and try, but Chu Yue said that my end would be to bully others, let Xie Ying and Xie Xiaoxiao occupy It's really not reconciled to being in the limelight."
Song Xinting smiled and said, "Brother Lu wants you to play too, so go find your way back."
Ruan Qiu was helpless, "Second Senior Brother..."
Instead, Lu Mingfeng looked at him eagerly, "My junior brother has been famous for a while, so many people are waiting to see you. Junior brother, please do me a favor and let me get the credit too, won't you?"
Ruan Qiu laughed, "Just go and have a look."
Lu Mingfeng felt that he was half successful, so he raised his lips and smiled, "Let's go!"
Although it was built in a hurry, the arena is really not small. It was just downstairs in the Baihua Building, and the seniors of various families watched it, and they all agreed to the rule of "stopping". It also added a bit of festiveness to the festival.
Half a day has passed since the Flower Festival, and the disciples of each family have visited half of the outer city. Compared with the lively ones, who doesn't like to watch the more exciting arenas, and it is already crowded with people.Lu Mingfeng finally pulled Ruan Qiu and the others to squeeze in, Xie Ying had already left the field, and now it was Xie Xiaoxiao on the field.
Xie Ying was both frustrated and stared at the arena expectantly. When she saw Ruan Qiu approaching, she rushed over with the spirit sword in her arms, "Senior Brother Ruan!"
Seeing his disappointed face, Ruan Qiu suddenly thought of the injured puppy, and couldn't help but soften his tone, "I heard that you are here in the ring and won three games in a row. Why do you look unhappy?"
Xie Ying drooped her head.
Lu Mingfeng smiled, and put his arms around Xie Ying's shoulders carelessly, "Did you lose? I knew it. Your sister also played. I heard that your sister is already in the late stage of foundation establishment, and the one opposite is also in the middle stage of foundation establishment. She Looking for a place for you?"
On the stage, Xie Xiaoxiao was dressed in red, wielding a tiger-toothed spear vigorously in his hand, and his opponent was a man dressed in green clothes, who was quite elegant, and his weapon was also a folding fan, which looked quite suave.
However, under Xie Xiaoxiao's gun, the man looked a bit embarrassed to avoid it, and there was no smile on his mouth, and he was completely suppressed and beaten.
Xie Ying cheered up quickly, "That person is a disciple of the Taiqing Palace. It is said that he is a son of a noble family from Cangyao's family. My sister saw that his cultivation level was similar to hers, so she also tried the gun with an itchy hand."
"Don't tell me, my hands are itchy too."
Xie Xiaoxiao is gone, and Lu Mingfeng also wants to try his sword.
Just in time, that Taiqing Palace disciple came down, and Xie Xiaoxiao also saw them, waved his tiger-tooth spear, and walked towards this side with his back behind him.
"Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Ruan!" Seeing Ruan Qiu, Xie Xiaoxiao couldn't help lowering his tone, and his bold stance became awkward, but his eyes were full of anticipation. Let's compete again!"
At this moment, on the seventh floor of Baihua Building, the best place to watch it, on the banquet prepared by the City Lord's Mansion for the distinguished guests, all the parents and seniors are watching the arena downstairs.As the host of the Song City, he naturally sat at the top, and the first sects on both sides of the north and south were on the left.Chu Yue, the eldest disciple under the head of the Xuanji Sect, was placed a little below Yan Buping. In terms of seniority, it was reasonable to say that Song Yantai had a mediocre relationship with the Xuanji Sect. The city lord is equal to the venerable, Cang Yao Guoshi Lan Cui.
Seeing the disciples of the Taiqing Palace lose to Xie Xiaoxiao, Lan Cui swept the whisk lightly in his hand, put it on his right arm, and looked at Yan Buping with a smile, "Ms. Xie's marksmanship is dexterous yet domineering. If you don't rush, it's Palace Master Xie." A disciple taught by himself."
Yan Buping raised his wine glass to pay respects from a distance, and replied with the same smile, "National teacher is polite, and the disciples of Taiqing Palace are also good, today is just a small test for fun, let my family Xiaoxiao wait until the sword test meeting, who will win?" It’s not certain who will bear the blame.”
Lan Chu also picked up the wine glass.
Hearing what the two said, Tang Xun, who was arranged to sit with Song Yantai at the table, became impatient. Who wants to hear these people boasting to each other here?I thought that the seven-story building would be a better place to enjoy the flowers, but who knew that this place was full of distinguished guests invited by Song Yantai.
He is not familiar with these people, and has never cooperated with Zixiao Palace of Taiqing Palace, so he really can't get in the way, and the only chief disciple of Xuanjizong Chu Yue he knows is also difficult to speak because of his seniority. After sitting for a while, I felt that the days seemed like years.
Yan Buping took a sip of the wine, then put down the cup, just in time to see Xie Xiaoxiao talking to a few people in the arena, seeing a familiar figure, his smile became a little more genuine, "The two disciples of Sword Saint Yin are here?" He looked at Chu Yue who was acting as a decoration, "If the two of them end today, there will be no chance for my two children to stand out."
Chu Yue had a modest smile on his face, and hurriedly said: "Senior Yan was joking, the two juniors are indeed diligent and gradual, and they are somewhat successful, but the disciples of each family are very good. In my opinion, Miss Xie's marksmanship is comparable to that of Palace Master Xie." True biography, the disciples of the Taiqing Palace are also good, even if my two juniors end up, they still have to expend a lot of energy and take it seriously."
Tang Xun also saw Ruan Qiu, and when he heard Chu Yue's words, he bowed his head and smiled.To be honest, he felt that the Taiqing Palace disciple was not as good as Xie Xiaoxiao. Xie Xiaoxiao should be able to fight against Lu Mingfeng, but Ruan Qiu...he felt that any ending was possible.
People who also had the same idea, and Li Yu, who was sitting next to Lan Cui pretending to be a disciple of the Taiqing Palace, saw a few people downstairs talking, and Ruan Qiu really played, so he couldn't sit down anymore.
Seeing him quietly getting up and leaving, Lan Cui raised his eyebrows and gave Pei Huan a wink behind him. Pei Huan, who was distracted looking downstairs, only came back to his senses after being reminded by a Taiqing Palace disciple beside him. He bowed his hands and hurriedly went downstairs.
Yan Buping was a little surprised when he saw that the person in Tsing Yi who appeared on the stage was actually a soft and gentle boy in his impression.
"He's really gone."
Lan Tue chuckled and said, "It sounds like Fellow Daoist Yan also recognizes this little friend."
Tang Xun also became curious, brushed away Song Yantai's silent hand holding the food for him, and looked at the two without a trace.
The five lords of Zixiao Palace and the national teacher of Cangyao Kingdom all know Ruan Qiu?
Yan Buping smiled, his eyes were gentle, "I used to recuperate in Xuanjizong, and I was lucky to meet this little friend, he has changed a lot now."
Lan Tue was puzzled, "Change? When I met this little friend, I didn't have time to say a few words to him, but this little friend has a very good face and demeanor, and once did me a little favor." He paused After a pause, he turned his head to look at Song Yantai, "Speaking of which, City Lord Song should also recognize this little friend. I heard that he also helped City Lord Song some time ago, and now he is still working and helping City Lord Song in Liutongchun Pavilion. I don't know City Lord Song Do you think this little friend might win under Miss Xie's gun?"
Tang Xun's eyes then fell on Song Yantai's face, a little playful.
Song Yantai was extremely calm, "Whether he wins or not, I don't think he cares, but since he is on stage, he should go all out. This match must be very interesting."
Tang Xun felt that what he said was as if he hadn't said anything, so he gave him a blank look, and then focused on looking downstairs, but saw Xie Xiaoxiao walked off the ring, replaced by a masked man in Tsing Yi who walked up.
"Why did Miss Xie step down? Who is that masked person?"
Tang Xun's exclamation also expressed the feelings of Yan Buping and Lan Tui.
Only Song Yantai glanced downstairs, and his white-skinned hands silently removed the wine cup in front of Tang Xun and replaced it with sweet soup in a porcelain bowl, with the expression on his face unchanged. "It's probably someone who doesn't want people to see the truth, and wants to test whether Ruan Xiaoyou's sword is sharp enough."
Tang Xun couldn't help but rolled his eyes again, isn't this nonsense?
And in the arena, when Xie Xiaoxiao invited them to compete, Lu Mingfeng was already moved, but when he was about to agree, he didn't know what to think, and the smile on his face collapsed.
He reluctantly said to Xie Xiaoxiao, "You and I have competed twice yesterday, and it is meaningless to compete again. Let's save it for the sword test meeting. As for my junior brother, you can compete with him now. Miss Xie, You've already played a game, why don't you come down and rest for a while, so that my junior brother can go up and have a look around, he can't be beaten by you before he wins a game, right?"
Ruan Qiu didn't think about going on stage, he was about to shake his head, Xie Xiaoxiao thought that Lu Mingfeng's words made sense, so he agreed, "Well, I'll come down first, and Senior Brother Ruan will also come up to practice, and we will formally compete later One match!"
Lu Mingfeng waved his hand and said: "That's it! Junior brother, you can play first, and now there are so many opponents for you to try, you can't waste this opportunity."
When he said this, Ruan Qiu began to waver. His talent in swordsmanship was mediocre, but his spells were not bad. He had practiced for so many years. Even if his temperament was not the kind of competitive one, there would always be people who wanted to become better. Stronger desire.
This trial opportunity is really rare, not to mention so many young monks gathered together, Ruan Qiu was among them, and suddenly remembered that he once wished so much to compete with other monks, compete in martial arts, or do something else.Now that he has done it, he will no longer hide alone in the dark, but he can blend into the crowd and play with everyone.
Ruan Qiu hesitated for a moment, then was pushed by Lu Mingfeng to the steps of the ring.
Lu Mingfeng said: "Go, go, I happen to have a friend from the rivers and lakes, and he also wants to compete with you. Junior brother, don't be polite to him, fight as you like, and you must win!"
Xie Xiaoxiao kept her word. When Ruan Qiu came up, she put away her gun. She was looking forward to the next match with Ruan Qiu. In her opinion, she didn't think that Ruan Qiu would not be able to win even one match.
"Senior Brother Ruan, let's compete again!"
Ruan Qiu laughed, and had no choice but to go up to the stage, "Okay, thank you fellow daoist, I will try my best and ask Zixiao Palace about the marksmanship in the next round."
Xie Xiaoxiao jumped off the ring neatly, causing many people in the audience to be puzzled. Fortunately, soon, a man in white wearing a unicorn mask, which is common at rallies, walked onto the ring with a sword.
At the first sight, Ruan Qiu felt that the man in Tsing Yi looked familiar, and almost shouted out a master, and then saw that although the figure was very similar to Yin Wuchen, the figure was tall and straight, and the back was as straight as a pine, but he was dressed in plain clothes. Tsing Yi, the sword in his hand is also an ordinary high-grade spiritual sword, with an extraordinary bearing, and a bit cold and proud, but...
How could there be someone with such a similar figure?But Master seldom wears Tsing Yi...
Watching the other party come to the stage, Ruan Qiu bowed his hands and looked straight at the eyes under the unicorn mask of the man, trying to see the flaws.
"Ruan Qiu, a disciple of the Xuanji Sect, what is the name of this fellow Taoist?"
Hearing his name, the crowd under the arena boiled up, and there was a lot of discussion. The name Ruan Qiu has been heard by people who have come to Shifang City these days. Isn't this the reason that they saved Shifang City some time ago? Is it someone from the city lord?
And this person is also an apprentice of Juggernaut!
Ruan Qiu hadn't paid attention to the crowd under the ring for a long time. He looked at the eyes of the man under the mask, and a sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.
But as soon as the man opened his mouth, he returned the salute with his sword, and said in an unfamiliar deep voice, "My name is Chen Yin, and I'm just a casual cultivator with no background or sect. I've heard about Fellow Daoist Ruan, and I'm here tonight to ask for advice."
It seems that it is really not Master...
Ruan Qiu couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he was still puzzled. He looked back at Lu Mingfeng who was under the ring, and seeing the latter clenched his fists to cheer him up, he became more and more suspicious. Isn't the person opposite him a master?
But Chen Yin didn't wait for him to say more, and drew his sword out of its sheath, "Fellow Daoist Ruan, please."
Ruan Qiu looked at the man who was very similar to his master drawing his sword at him, and he felt an unspeakable grievance in his heart, but he was soberly aware that he was in the ring now, so he told himself not to think too much, and be serious Get up, call out the jade sword and wrap it around your fingers.
"Please."
Chen Yin was not polite to him, and if he really drew his sword first, Ruan Qiu also became serious, and opened up his tricks when he saw it.But this person, who he couldn't see clearly, was not low in cultivation. The spirit sword in his hand deflected the sapphire sword flexibly, and the blade turned and pointed at Ruan Qiu's waist.
Ruan Qiu retreated in a hurry, realizing that the opponent's cultivation base must be no less than that of Xie Xiaoxiao, Lu Mingfeng and others, and he didn't want to think about it any more. Yujian turned from defense to offense, and took this competition seriously.
There was a burst of exclamation from the crowd, and Li Yucai came down from upstairs, picked an inconspicuous position, and stood under the ring to watch the battle.Not long after, Pei Huan came down and stared at the arena stupidly.
Song Xinting knows the way of swordsmanship. He changed from being reassured at the beginning to worrying now, "I don't think I can see his cultivation level, but although his sword moves are very simple, in his hands, they are very powerful. It should not be underestimated. Even if I am on the stage, I may not be able to stand under this person's sword for too long."
Ah Xi was worried when she heard the words, and elbowed Lu Mingfeng beside her, "Who exactly did you find for Brother Xiaoqiu?"
Xie Xiaoxiao and Xie Ying, the siblings, have been fascinated by the seemingly ordinary but amazing fight on the court. Hearing this, they all turned around and looked at it.
Those two pairs of strangely bright eyes made Lu Mingfeng get goosebumps all over his body, shaking his arms and said: "How should I say this, anyway, it's probably very difficult for you to have a chance to fight against him..."
Xie Xiaoxiao was puzzled, "Why?"
Xie Ying guessed, "Could it be that this person is very withdrawn and refuses to take action easily?"
Lu Mingfeng hesitated to speak.
Seeing him in a dilemma, Song Xinting suddenly thought of something, and was shocked at first, frowned, but he was really relieved.
If it is that person, nothing will happen.
And Ruan Qiu in the arena, also clearly sensed the opponent's unfathomable depth during the fight, and gradually noticed some abnormalities - this Chen Yin said that he was competing with him in sword moves, but it was not the case, he It's more like giving Ruan Qiu a trick, every time the sword edge gets close to Ruan Qiu, it will deviate by an inch...
Ruan Qiu had more and more doubts in his heart. He had an incredible guess, looked at the eyes under the unicorn mask that had never met him, frowned slightly, and suddenly made a decision.
He withdrew the jade sword that was supposed to block Chen Yin's spirit sword, and let the spirit sword in the opponent's hand stab at his chest. No one could guess his abnormal behavior, and there was a sound of gasping under the ring.
Ah Xi exclaimed, Xie Ying, brother Xie Ying and Pei Huan blushed anxiously, seeing that Li Yu couldn't stand any longer and was about to make a move——
But seeing that Chen Yin hastily withdrew his hand, while Ruan Qiu clenched the jade sword tightly and pointed at the unicorn mask on Chen Yin's face. Chen Yin bent back and looked up again to see Ruan Qiu also retracted the sword, with a complicated expression.
The eyes under Chen Yin's mask seemed a bit puzzled. While everyone in the arena breathed a sigh of relief, they also looked confused.
Why don't you fight?
Ruan Qiu bit his lip, turned around and flew down the ring, his figure was beautiful, as light as a wild goose, his toes touched the opposite eaves, and he didn't know where he was going, but he was amazing under the moonlight.
And that Chen Yin withdrew his sword, and for some reason, flew after him.
Song Xinting subconsciously wanted to chase, but Lu Mingfeng raised his hand to stop him, "Don't worry, Junior Brother has his intentions for leaving like this, that person won't hurt him, and nothing will happen."
Li Yu, who was not far away, heard this, and stopped Pei Huan who was about to chase out, looked at Lu Mingfeng, curled his lips, and walked forward.
Only the audience under the ring were left, looking at each other in blank dismay, full of doubts.
On the seventh floor of Baihua Building, Tang Xun was so anxious that he almost jumped up when he saw Ruan Qiu and Chen Yin put away their swords and left before finishing the fight.
"what happened?"
Compared with the noisy crowd downstairs, the seventh floor was much quieter. Lan Cui and Yan Buping also had somewhat surprised expressions on their faces. Song Yantai pressed Tang Xun, his expression still calm.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Tang Xun said anxiously: "How can I rest assured? Where did Ruan Qiu and the others go? Who is that person? Do you know him?"
He was anxious for a while, and his voice was a little louder. Lan Tui, Yan Buping, Chu Yue and others all looked over, but Song Yan did not change his face.
"I know him."
Tang Xun asked, and Song Yantai responded quietly, "You know him too, and everyone here knows him. I just don't know what kind of tricks he is playing with Ruan Qiu tonight. You don't have to worry about Ruan Qiu."
Tang Xun was stunned, "I know him?"
Lan Cui blinked and smiled, "So it's that person."
Yan Buping seemed to be relieved, and then his smile revealed a bit of confusion, "The sword master of Xuanji sect appeared, and he was actually competing with his apprentice?"
Lan Tue laughed and said, "I'm still wearing a mask on purpose, not daring to show my true face."
Tang Xun's eyes widened when he heard the words, "What, that person is Yin Wuchen!"
Speaking of Ruan Qiu who left Baihualou suddenly, he took the man in Tsing Yi who claimed to be Chen Yin, crossed the moat full of river lanterns, finally stopped, and landed on a quiet eaves.
The man in Tsing Yi flew down behind him, but before he could stand still, Ruan Qiu turned around and struck a sword. He didn't hide, let the sword point at the unicorn mask on his face, and didn't make a move.
The moonlight is long, as gentle as a cloud gauze.
On the deserted eaves, there is still a huge fish lantern leaping over the dragon gate behind. Ruan Qiu stared at Chen Yinxu for a while, and finally spoke.
"Take off the mask."
His voice was a little cold, showing a bit of displeasure, almost an orderly tone.But Chen Yin really raised her hand, took off the mask on her face, and slowly revealed a handsome face.
It was a very outstanding face, and it was also the face that Ruan Qiu was most familiar with.
Seeing those tender and smiling peach blossom eyes, Ruan Qiu couldn't control the indifferent expression he deliberately pretended, his brows and eyes curved, his lips curled into a smile, and the jade sword in his hand turned into a flash of spiritual light and was put away. Crash into each other's arms.
"Master, you are here!"
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