The dinner at Tianyi Jianshe was quite sumptuous. There was no shortage of delicacies from the mountains and seas, as well as Qingjianzhou’s most distinctive liquor, Chixueqiong, which was neatly filled up on a large round table.
This is anything but dull.
However, what Xiao Tingyu likes is this strong feeling, just like his character and his swordsmanship.
In the Four Seasons Sword Academy, in addition to the master Xiao Tingyu, there are also three of his friends, who are of course also swordsmen.
The boundary of the courtyard shields the wind and snow, but retains the perspective of viewing the snow scene, which is also elegant and graceful.
"Brother Xiao, you called us here just to look at the table full of dishes?"
One of the middle-aged swordsmen with a red nose said with some dissatisfaction: "If you have anything to say, just say it quickly and start eating after you say it. I'm already hungry."
"Red-nosed ghost, please be quiet. If you yell again, believe it or not, I will cut off your nose with a sword."
A young man in white holding a jade fan next to him glared at the red-nosed swordsman with dissatisfaction, "And can you change your southern accent? Otherwise, shut up, it will make you uncomfortable to listen to."
"hey-hey."
The red-nosed swordsman didn't refute, he just laughed.
The remaining man was wearing a red robe, and even his eyebrows had a hint of fire. However, he had the calmest temper among the three. He never spoke and just looked at Xiao Tingyu quietly.
"Two female swordsmen came to the sword house today, did you know?"
Xiao Tingyu walked around the courtyard a few times with his hands in his sleeves, then turned to look at his three friends.
"Know."
The red-nosed swordsman said happily: "I heard that one sword cut the sword measuring monument into three pieces, which is quite domineering."
Young Master Jade Fan chuckled lightly and said disapprovingly: "It's just to impress people. In the past hundred years, all major sword sects have not confiscated any talented female disciples. The origins of these two women are very suspicious."
"Can't they just be casual cultivators?"
The man in red robe spoke calmly and looked up at Mr. Jade Fan.
"Rogue cultivator?"
The look of disdain on Mr. Yushan's face became even thicker, and he said with great disdain: "What do you think of practicing? Without a massive supply of elixirs and spiritual energy, no matter how talented you are, it will be wasted.
The so-called casual cultivators are nothing more than useless people with poor qualifications who are not worthy of being valued by the sect."
These words are too hurtful. If spread, it will definitely cause an uproar of controversy, because there are many casual swordsmen living in the sword house.
The red-robed man chuckled and said sarcastically: "I heard that the founder of your Jade Sword Sect was a casual cultivator. Aren't you afraid of being expelled from the sect if you say so?"
"Chimeizi, what do you mean by this!"
Mr. Jade Fan put away the folding fan in his hand and looked at the man in red robe with cold eyes.
The man in red robe didn't think he had said anything wrong and said with a smile: "Did I say something wrong?"
"Haha, I haven't seen you for a few years. The color on my eyebrows has not increased much, but my temper has become much tougher."
Mr. Jade Fan sneered, and tapped the opponent with the tip of his fan: "If you are not convinced by Yu, you can seal the sword seal, and we will see how good we are in the way of swordsmanship."
The man in red robe said calmly: "I'll be with you anytime."
"Well, the snow is picturesque today. If you two are too angry, it will be too bad for the scenery."
Xiao Tingyu chuckled twice at this time and said: "Although Yu Qing's words are not pleasant to listen to, they are not unreasonable. Those two women are indeed very suspicious."
"There's something fishy about it."
In the end, the red-nosed swordsman couldn't help but drink. He opened the bottle of Red Snow Qiong and poured himself a bowl first. While drinking, he said: "It's just two women. No matter how high the swordsmanship is, how big the waves can be." Come."
Master Jade Fan quite agreed with Red Nose's words this time and said with a smile: "Yes, it's just that there are relatively few female swordsmen. It's just a curiosity for everyone, so there is no need to pay too much attention."
"You can't say that."
Xiao Tingyu waved her hands slightly and said solemnly: "Many calculations are defeated by these trivial details. Anything that goes beyond the plan must be taken seriously.
Because we all have countermeasures for everything in the plan, and it is precisely this kind of seemingly unimportant person who is most likely to cause variables."
The red-nosed swordsman poured another bowl of wine and looked at Xiao Tingyu sideways: "Then Mr. Xiao means to get rid of these two women in advance to prevent trouble?"
"I didn't say that."
Xiao Tingyu smiled and shook her head, "I just want to remind the three of you not to take it lightly, otherwise you will most likely fail in your success."
"Hmph, I don't believe that just two women can ruin our long-term plan."
Mr. Yushan still had a look of disdain on his face, "If we really want to kill them, there is no need for us to take action. I can just arrange for a few people to go there."
"The sword-bearing woman's swordsmanship is not low. She can defeat all heroes with one sword. Which one of your men is good enough?"
The man in red robe rebutted unceremoniously.
Mr. Yushan shouted angrily: "If it doesn't work, I will personally take action. Now you will have nothing to say."
"Don't argue either."
Xiao Tingyu smiled and poured a glass of wine for each of the two people, and said calmly: "I have already given the two women sword invitations and asked them to get together tomorrow evening.
If they dare to come, it will be a good time to touch their bottom."
"What if they don't come?"
The red-nosed swordsman asked casually.
Xiao Tingyu raised her eyebrows, and her tone suddenly became colder: "Then kill him. The sword test meeting is coming soon. I will never allow any accident to happen. The Fire Vein Divine Sword in the Sword Forging Villa can only fall into our hands. .”
...On the other side, among the pavilions of thousands of fragrant flowers.
Qiao Xiaoqiao and Gu Hanshuang were also having dinner. The food was light and there was no wine or tea.
The coachman Wu Jiu also came back from outside to inquire about the news.
"The Sword Trial Conference, also known as the Listening Sword Conference, is the most prestigious kendo gathering in Qingjian Prefecture. It is jointly organized by the Sword Making Villa and the City Lord's Mansion. It is held every sixty years."
After Wu Jiu, the coachman, summarized the information he had learned, he slowly reported to the two hostesses: "This sword trial meeting happened to coincide with the sword-making villa that was going to produce a peerless sword, so from Xianyun There are an unusually large number of immortal cultivators and swordsmen from all over the mainland, numbering over 100,000."
"One hundred thousand people?"
Qiao Xiaoqiao was not too surprised and said calmly: "It's almost the same as a large music festival on earth."
Wu Jiu, the driver, naturally didn’t know what the music festival was about, but he didn’t ask too much and just continued: “Every sword trial meeting will select a sword master, and the prize is the peerless sword.
Of course, after receiving the prize, the sword leader must make a promise to accept a person from the Sword Forging Villa as his direct disciple. This is the rule of the sword association."
"If Zhujian Villa wants to survive in the world, it naturally needs to cling to the strong."
Qiao Xiaoqiao was not surprised by this, "They were able to create magical weapons. If they didn't have strong power to protect them, they would have been destroyed long ago."
Gu Hanshuang asked at this time: "Is there any special person in this sword trial meeting?"
The coachman Wu Jiu thought for a moment and raised four fingers: "In this sword competition, there are four outstanding figures who are currently the most popular candidates to win the championship."
"tell me the story."
Qiao Xiaoqiao asked with a smile.
"The first one is the crown prince of Fire Cloud Kingdom, his name is Yun Qi Lie."
The coachman Wu Jiu's tone was still calm and unhurried, "Huoyun Kingdom has just been recovered by our country and has not returned home yet. It is always causing trouble on the border between the two countries. I came to fight for the divine sword this time. I think I have some evil intentions."
Qiao Xiaoqiao smiled lightly: "The unification of Xianyun Continent is related to the peace of eternal generations, and no one will be allowed to deliberately destroy it.
It would be fine if this person sincerely submits, but if he really has any objections, it would be better to get rid of him as soon as possible. Then he will become a county and directly merge into the territory of the Ji Dynasty."
Gu Hanshuang nodded. For such a major matter, they must kill without hesitation. Otherwise, when they go all out to deal with the Immortal Cultivation Alliance, these people will definitely stab them in the back.
"The second one is the son of Zhou Mu from Qingjian Prefecture. His name is Tie Ziyang, nicknamed Mr. Iron Sword, and he is a true disciple of the Iron Sword Sect."
The coachman Wu Jiu continued: "The third one is the first disciple of Qingtian Sword Field. His name is Ji Lingshen. He is known as Master Lingjian. He uses a heavy sword without an edge. It is said that it is made of ten thousand years of black iron. There are three
More than a thousand kilograms; the fourth one is called Xiao Tingyu, known as the Dragon-Slaying Divine Sword, he is a disciple of the Wuwu Sword Sect, and he seems to also live in this sword house."
"Haha, this person has already come to our door."
Qiao Xiaoqiao casually took out the sword seal, handed it to Wu Jiu, and ordered: "If you return this to the shopkeeper, tell us we don't accept any sword seal."
"yes."
The coachman Wu Jiu took the sword post and nodded in agreement.
Qiao Xiaoqiao took out another letter and a red jade medal and handed them to Wu Jiu, and said slowly: "You will give this letter to the Zhou Mu here later, and then you will become Sister Ji's
The special envoy stayed there, saying that he was here to inspect Qingjian Prefecture's preparation progress for the September Immortal Reversal Association.
In fact, I want you to keep an eye on him. During the sword test competition, if he makes the slightest move, you can kill him first and then show off, do you understand?"
"My subordinate understands."
Coachman Wu Jiu nodded.
"Okay, you go down."
Qiao Xiaoqiao waved her hand and said calmly: "I won't keep you here to eat. You can go to the City Lord's Mansion to have a good meal."
The coachman Wu Jiu took the order and retreated.
"Xiao Qiao, are you suspecting that there is something wrong with this state pastor?"
Gu Hanshuang couldn't help but ask.
Qiao Xiaoqiao smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "The resurgence of the cult from ten thousand years ago is not an accidental thing. There should have been clues for it, but these places have never reported it.
So whether there is a problem with it or not, there is a problem with it and it can no longer be used.”
Although Qiao Xiaoqiao has never governed a country, she is a well-known girl CEO in Jianghai City and has her own unique insights into how to employ people.
If someone like Qingjianzhou Zhoumu is inactive and is a senior executive in her company, she will also deal with them without hesitation to avoid future troubles.
"Especially now are extraordinary times."
Qiao Xiaoqiao added, "The truly powerful enemy we face is the Immortal Cultivation Alliance. There is no chance of trial and error, so we must not make mistakes in other matters."