"The owner of Ghost Crow Village is called Luo Kuan."
"It has been here in Guiya Village for about ten years."
In the blacksmith shop at the innermost side of the village, the blind old man put down the hammer in his hand and put the red sword embryo into the sword pool nearby.
A burst of water mist rises from the door.
He turned his head, and Chu Qingxiao picked up the kettle on the side and handed it over very wisely.
Mr. Xu took the kettle, raised his head to the spout and took a sip, then asked: "Is Yue Jian's injury related to this?"
Chu Qingxiao nodded, but without hesitation, he immediately told everything that happened along the way. Of course, he deliberately concealed the matter about Zhu Yin Divine General. He just said that the other party showed his flaws and was careless.
Next, he was killed by himself.
After hearing these words, Mr. Xu was silent for a while. He picked up the water bottle and took another sip before speaking slowly.
"There is indeed something weird about Ghost Crow Village. Their leader, Luo Kuan Village, has been trying to absorb people from various villages over the years. It is very likely that he is doing it to practice some kind of magic skill."
"And the weird martial spirit in the bandit's body you mentioned may not be a martial spirit at all, but a demon seed!"
"Demon species?" This was the first time Chu Qingxiao heard this term. He frowned and was a little confused.
"There are all kinds of strange cultivation methods in this world, but most of them follow a step-by-step approach. However, most of the magic methods are famous for their rapid cultivation! Therefore, they can often attract many people who are eager for quick success and go astray."
"But there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. The reason why many demonic techniques allow practitioners to practice several times or even dozens of times faster than ordinary people is often because they find new ways to practice."
"Some magic sects use living people as sacrifices and rely on sucking flesh, flesh and soul to improve their cultivation. Although this kind of magic is crazy, there are often traces to be followed. However, a detailed list of the magic sects that are really responsible for the disaster and have caused serious troubles is
Most of them are related to demon species." Mr. Xu took a sip of tea slowly and then said.
"Beyond this world, there are many extraterrestrial demons who covet this world."
"But due to the presence of the Ancestral God, it was difficult for them to enter. Some of the extraterrestrial demons found another way to seduce the creatures in this world and make them become their believers, and rooted a ray of their energy into the bodies of these believers."
"Relying on this ray of energy, believers can get some help from the power of the demons outside the territory, and they can also condense something similar to the martial spirit, but stronger than the martial spirit, as a way to defend against enemies. This kind of thing is called a demon seed
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"It's just that this kind of power looks powerful, but in fact it uses the monk's own essence and blood as nourishment, which is like drinking poison to quench thirst."
"When the number of believers reaches a certain level, the demons from outside the territory can help these believers and come to this world. And often when this happens, it means that a land will be devastated..."
Chu Qingxiao felt a chill in his heart when he heard this. If what the old man in front of him said was true, the Ghost Crow Village has been entrenched in Taixuan Mountain for many years, and the arrival of the so-called extraterrestrial devil is something that may happen at any time. For those in the Cangying Village, including the
For the many Taixuan Mountain cottages in the area, wouldn’t it be possible that they would face disaster at any time?
"Then should we report this matter to the two state officials or let Tianxuan Mountain come..." Chu Qingxiao frowned and said.
"Ha." But before Chu Qingxiao finished speaking, Mr. Xu sneered: "Not to mention the capitals of the two states, as far as Tianxuan Mountain is concerned, Taixuan Mountain is less than five hundred miles away.
How could he not be aware of all these things? He would have been taken care of long ago. Do you really think that because others call him a well-known and upright man, he is really a chivalrous and righteous person who takes it as his duty to eradicate evil? "
Chu Qingxiao was speechless for a moment.
"This junior is acquainted with a peak master of Tianxuan Mountain. Perhaps we can go and intercede and see if we can invite people from Tianxuan Mountain to get rid of this problem..." Chu Qingxiao thought for a moment and then spoke again.
The blind old man Xu had an intriguing look on his face when he heard this: "Most of the nine peaks of Tianxuan Mountain are old men and women over sixty years old. How can we be old acquaintances with you? The only possibility is probably the Qingque Peak.
Is it Zhao Nianshuang?"
Chu Qingxiao was silent and didn't know how to explain this for a while.
But fortunately, Mr. Xu didn't ask any more questions, and then said: "No problem, if you really have such a face, you can give it a try. After all, having such a thing as a neighbor is really not a reassuring thing.
"
Chu Qingxiao was stunned by Mr. Xu's cheerful attitude. He asked with a strange expression: "Senior, it seems that you don't hold any grudge against Tianxuan Mountain?"
Chu Qingxiao already knew that Xu Xiazi and Yue Jian were both from Jianyue City. They fled all the way here, but Yue Jian was extremely hostile to Tianxuan Mountain, but Xu Lao in front of him seemed to be indifferent to this.
Mind you, even before, when Yue Jian was in trouble between Chu Qingxiao and Chu Zhaozhao, he was the one who spoke out against each other.
The two people's completely different attitudes towards Tianxuan Mountain made Chu Qingxiao a little confused.
"I am just a blacksmith. Apart from making swords, I know nothing else. I have to bear grudges here and there. Hmm, if you really think about it, half of the people in the entire Yu world deserve to die. Is it possible to really kill them?
Kill them all?" Mr. Xu asked with a smile.
From the expression on his face, Chu Qingxiao couldn't tell the slightest trace of deep hatred. He felt increasingly weird in his heart. After all, he couldn't suppress this doubt. At that time, he asked: "Back then, Jian Yuecheng..."
"In the end what happened?"
This is a very straightforward question.
The straightforwardness lies in the fact that he is not only spying on the past that Mr. Xu and Yue Jian do not want to talk to the outside world, but also that he reveals their identities in one sentence.
Logically speaking, such a sudden piercing of this layer of window paper would make the person concerned somewhat worried or secretly frightened.
But Mr. Xu in front of him replied calmly: "This is no secret. Xu Zhiru, the lord of Jianyue City, attempted to rebel, but was suppressed by King Wu with his troops. Jianyue City was almost wiped out, and only a few tribesmen are still absconding.
"
"If you look for an older person, they will probably know this."
Chu Qingxiao frowned: "I have naturally heard of these things that everyone else knows. What I want to know is the truth!"
"Or does it mean that senior doesn't trust me?"
"If I don't trust you, how can I let you stay in Goshawk Village?" Mr. Xu asked rhetorically.
Chu Qingxiao was stunned for a moment and heard the hidden meaning in the other party's words.
"When did senior know about it?" he asked with a strange expression.
"From the time the little girl gave me the rusty sword for inspection." Xu Laoyan said, his tone as calm as ever.
"Their sword intent remains on that rusty sword. Although it is weak, I will not admit it."
"Recognize each other? Then what?" Mr. Xu asked again: "Tell you that we in Jianyue City bear a blood feud, and let you, a boy of only one level at that time, help us avenge you?"
Chu Qingxiao was speechless again. The way the old man surnamed Xu spoke was really unpleasant. Every sentence was thorny, but you couldn't find any fault with it.
"Even if the juniors are weak, don't the seniors want to know how the Xizhou Sword Armors are doing now?"
When Mr. Xu heard this, he smiled and said: "With the temperament of that little bastard from Song Guicheng, if he were still alive, he would have led his men all the way from Muzhou back to Jianyue City. If he didn't come back, he wouldn't be able to come back."
"But what happened and how they died...don't you want to know, senior?" Chu Qingxiao was still a little confused about Mr. Xu's attitude.
"I only have one person and two hands. The hatred of Jian Yuecheng has already made me very anxious. How can I care about that little bastard Song Guicheng?"
"Their hatred is your business. It's good for both of us to do our own things. So, don't ask me what happened in Jianyue City. That's my business."
"Both of us, you don't bother me, and I won't bother you. We each perform our duties and take our revenge, how about that?" Mr. Xu said casually.
"But..." Chu Qingxiao still felt that something was wrong, and he was about to say something more.
"People, don't think too much of yourself. Many times it's too hard for one person to do one thing."
"If you really have the ability to do two things, where did the injury on your face come from?" Mr. Xu said again at this time, his tone becoming a bit joking.
Chu Qingxiao's face turned red when he heard this. He touched the bruises on his face and secretly thought about Chu Zhaozhao's murderous appearance yesterday, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
But then he felt something was wrong and couldn't help but ask: "Senior, aren't you blind? How do you know...couldn't this be what others told you?"
"That little girl of yours is so powerful. Everyone in the village made a fuss yesterday. Everyone in the village could hear clearly. The old man is not deaf, so he could have guessed that your kid was wearing a colorful hat today. But I didn't expect that.
, she really slapped her in the face?" Mr. Xu's tone contained a hint of pride after his little trick had succeeded.
Chu Qingxiao also knew that he had come unintentionally, so he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
"Don't think too much. If you are really serious, then seek justice for Song Guicheng and the others. And if after doing this, the old man is still alive, it will not be too late to tell you the truth about that year." Mr. Xu
Speak again.
Although Chu Qingxiao didn't quite agree with the other party's absurd reasoning, he could tell that the other party had made up his mind. He finally gave up his interest in further entanglement and nodded with a frown.
"Okay, after the small talk, it's time to get down to business." Mr. Xu also stood up at this time. After saying this, he turned around and tremblingly took out a Zangfeng from the wall.
The sword in its sheath was handed over at that time.
"Where is the sword I promised to forge for you?" the old man said.
The reason why Chu Qingxiao came to Mr. Xu's home early this morning was because he asked Fang Xuer to inform him to come and get the sword.
When he was in Wuling City, what Chu Qingxiao envied most was that those Xizhou sword armors had their own exclusive swords, and according to them, most of these swords were made by several blacksmiths named Xu in Jianyue City.
Although Mr. Xu never said it clearly, Chu Qingxiao also guessed that the other party should be one of the blacksmiths named Xu in Jianyue City.
Holding the sword handed over by the old man, Chu Qingxiao couldn't help but feel a little excited.
He didn't hesitate, he immediately took the sword out of its scabbard and looked at it intently.
That is a very special sword.
The feeling in hand is a bit heavier than that of an ordinary sword. The sword body and hilt are both black, but they are shiny, and the material cannot be seen. When you reach out and touch it lightly, you can vaguely feel the slightest coolness on the sword.
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"What a sword!" Chu Qingxiao said.
When he said these words, the old man beside him turned to face him and asked quietly: "What's so good about it?"
"Uh..." Chu Qingxiao's expression changed and he was speechless for a moment.
He couldn't tell whether a sword was good or bad, but he just felt that this situation, without saying anything, seemed a bit embarrassing.
But obviously, he was even more embarrassed at this moment.
He could only lick his face and smile: "Things made by seniors are naturally good."
"Hmph." Such words could not deceive Mr. Xu. He snorted coldly: "Whether it's good or bad, this is the only one."
Chu Qingxiao, who heard Mr. Xu's dissatisfaction, laughed dryly and quickly changed the subject: "Then I wonder if I can ask senior to give this sword a name?"
When Mr. Xu heard the words, he pondered slightly, and then spit out two words from his mouth: "Lin Yuan."
"Lin Yuan?" Chu Qingxiao frowned slightly, confused by these two words.
At this moment, the old man turned his head to face Chu Qingxiao, and his empty eyes seemed to be bright for a moment.
It has insight into everything and also sees through Chu Qingxiao's soul.
He said in a deep and meaningful tone.
"Those who travel a long road should be like facing a deep water and examine themselves step by step."
"In this way, although the road is long and difficult, it can be achieved."