The high-pitched rooster crow came from the distance, waking up the sun and the sky was getting whiter.
The slanting morning sun passes through the shadows of the trees, casting patches of colorful scenery.
Listen to the whispers around you.
Although Zheng Xiu couldn't hear what they were saying clearly like Xie Luohe.
But ever since Zheng Xiu knew that the person he was pretending to be was "Xiao Buping", he knew what he was about to experience.
His reputation is too great.
In an era of closed information, it is not difficult to pretend to be another person in front of others.
There are no photos or videos, so the spread of "Xiao Buping's" deeds mostly depends on word of mouth.
"Thanks to you all for your honor, I came to Hidden Sword Villa to participate in the martial arts competition. Dugu is not talented and has the courage to preside over this matter. I hope you can compete in martial arts here, but I kindly ask you all heroes not to fight to the death, which will hurt the harmony."
In silence, unexpected things happen.
Zheng Xiu coughed twice and explained: "I've always heard a little bit about it, but seeing it with my own eyes doesn't mean I believe it."
He subconsciously wondered whether what this hero wanted to try was the swordsmanship of the Dugu family, or the great sword forged by the Dugu family.
For a moment, he thought Feng Bei was standing there.
On the high platforms, there are crowds of people. One by one, the martial arts warriors choose their seats. There is a long case in front of each person, and there are several cups of fragrant tea on the case. Three or two acquaintances sit at the same table, either quietly, or bowing their heads in meditation, or
They were whispering, but most of their eyes were looking at the center of the Sword Asking Platform, where a tall man wearing a feather crown and carrying a broad sword was facing a bronze tripod, holding three pillars of incense in his hands, and bowed in worship.
"The Hidden Sword Villa has three unique skills, which are well-known in the world. The first skill is the sword. The swordsmanship at the Hidden Sword Villa is unparalleled in the world. The second skill is the weapon. As we all know, the weapons forged in the Hidden Sword Villa can break the hair when blown, and can be called heirloom treasures.
The third best thing is tea. The tea 'Jianbeiyou' grown in the mountains behind Zangjian Villa has a fragrance that spreads for ten miles and is so fragrant that it is hard to buy even one or two for a thousand dollars."
The young man smiled and wrote the three words "Xiao Buping" on the wooden sign. Although he still looked neither humble nor overbearing when he spoke, Zheng Xiu was keenly aware that his frequent refills of tea seemed to have angered him. He was waiting.
Watching yourself laugh.
He has fully experienced Xie Luohe's pettiness and is particularly grudge-y.
Zheng Xiu took the hero sticker back with a headache. The two book boys secretly pushed back and forth, and after a secret fight, they made a decision. In the end, Xiaozhuang led Xiao Buping into the Hidden Sword Villa.
At the end of the stone steps, a green roof gradually appeared in Zheng Xiu's field of vision.
The road up the mountain is not even rugged and dangerous. There is a stone staircase leading directly to the top of the mountain.
Zheng Xiu calmly handed over the hero card.
Although Zheng Xiu often forgets that he is in a false world of memory because it is too realistic. But he will think of it every time at critical moments. When the waves in his heart rise, Zheng Xiu quickly calms down and quietly watches the scene while sipping tea.
Change.
"My lord, my lord."
"Xiao Buping."
This is the forbidden area of Hidden Sword Villa - Wenjian Terrace. Normally, only the head of the family, Dugu Xiang, and his elite disciples can go to Wenjian Terrace to meditate and learn the way of swordsmanship. Xiaozhuang said that this is the first time he has seen this in his thirteen years of life.
The sword-asking stage is so lively.
Dugu Xiang sat in the highest row, and sitting with him were four gray-haired old men, who seemed to be seniors of the Dugu family.
At first Zheng Xiu was a little worried about meeting Xiao Buping's acquaintances or enemies in the martial arts competition, but then he thought about it carefully and realized that Xie Luohe was not worried at all. He had nothing to worry about, so he relaxed and slowly walked up the mountain with a playful attitude.
Hearing this, the scholar suddenly realized. Zheng Xiu's words made him feel very comfortable. His words were somewhat flattering, but not flattering.
The tea has a sweet aroma, with hidden floral aroma, and a hint of intoxicating honey that lingers on the tip of the tongue and in the mouth, leaving people with endless aftertaste.
"When did she..."
"Uh, thank you, let me have another pot."
Yeah, good tea.
In the distance, black smoke billows from the tops of the workshops, while nearby, there are rows of green eaves, with flying buttresses and half-curved bridges interspersed among them.
But Zheng Xiu smiled and didn't point it out.
Zheng Xiu couldn't help but feel a little worried in his heart.
When Xiaozhuang introduced the long history of Cangjian Villa to Zheng Xiu, they passed by workshops one after another.
The circular sword-asking platform building is surrounded by twelve sword pillars. This is obviously an ancient sundial, used for timekeeping. Zheng Xiu rubbed his chin and looked at it. He estimated that this historical relic was not built by the ancestors of the Dugu family, but was built earlier.
It exists, but the Dugu family discovered it earlier than others and occupied it.
"Let's take a look first."
Wearing a black outfit with moon patterns on the sleeves, her long black hair is tied up high, and the black hair on the right side hangs naturally. The well-fitting outfit highlights Xie Luohe's bumpy figure, but it does not appear delicate and charming, but has a sharp sword-like figure.
The woman's face is wearing a black "crow"-shaped mask, which adds a bit of ferocity and ominousness to her.
"Master Xiao, please."
The scene was orderly. Dugu Xiang left the center of the sword-asking platform and walked step by step up the steps to the highest floor. Soon someone moved a huge sign, which was covered by a red curtain.
Zheng Xiu's eyes didn't stay on Xie Luohe for too long. He quickly moved away and ruffled Xiao Tao's hair with a smile: "Don't look around."
He happily explained to Zheng Xiu what the "Three Absolutes" were.
"hiss."
For example, there were three women opposite, wearing peach-colored floral blouses and bulging waists. They seemed to belong to a sect that Chu Chengfeng had mentioned that was good at using soft swords and only accepted female disciples.
"Shu Tong Xiaozhuang,"
What he was worried about was not Xieluohe, but himself and Xiaotao.
In front of the eyes, twelve stone pillars are distributed in a clockwise manner on the sword-asking platform. There are circles of high platforms around the sword-asking platform, with the center sinking downwards, like an ancient fighting arena.
Zheng Xiu had been teased by Xie Luohe several times, and he did not think it was Feng Bei showing up, but firmly believed that Xie Luohe deliberately used this method to annoy him.
"This young master, please show me your hero card."
Zheng Xiu's reaction made the book boy slightly startled.
When the young man saw "Xiao Buping" tasting tea so skillfully and with a hint of nobility hidden in his eyes, he was surprised in his eyes, but he didn't say anything and quietly left.
Zheng Xiu asked: "Is Hidden Sword Villa famous for its forging of weapons?"
Zheng Xiu didn't expect so many people to come to the martial arts conference.
At this time, Xiao Tao secretly pulled Zheng Xiu's sleeve, blushed and pressed into Zheng Xiu's ear: "Look over there."
Xie Luohe definitely did not come to attend the conference, Zheng Xiu was very sure of this.
After all, most Jianghu knights are accustomed to eating and sleeping in the open air and having simple meals, so they have little interest in tasting tea.
Most of the legends about Invincible Seniors use this template.
It's really embarrassing. It's Xiao Buping who is being embarrassed. What does it have to do with Zheng Xiu?
Expensive? That’s right. Drink more.
Perhaps the description of Xiao Buping after dinner in the world is: tall and tall, handsome in appearance, shaking a folding fan with the four words "Happy in the World" written on it, and he will be surrounded by beautiful women, hand in hand to enjoy the world. Look.
, isn’t that exactly right? We can’t say they are similar, we can only say they are exactly the same.
After living for hundreds of years, he realized the ultimate in swordsmanship and "stepped through the void and ascended to the upper realm."
Xiao Tao subconsciously grasped Zheng Xiu's sleeve.
Although Dugu Xiang is known as the best swordsman in the world, he is not overly arrogant in his words and deeds. After speaking his opening remarks calmly, he clapped his hands.
As the saying goes, dogs... ahem, as the saying goes, bandits can't change their habits, Xie Luohe definitely has Xiao Jiujiu hidden in his heart, does she think she won't know if she doesn't tell him?
Hope everyone is okay.
Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao, how high your status is in the world is really difficult for me.
Whether in reality or in the world of Gongsun Mo's memories, Zheng Xiu rarely heard anyone mention "stepping through the void and ascending to the upper realm". It was too ethereal and sounded like bragging.
Xiaozhuang looked at Zheng Xiu in surprise: "Xiao Daxia doesn't know the 'three unique skills' of Hidden Sword Villa that are unique in the world?"
They held a plate in their hands.
Zheng Xiu looked at the two reactions in confusion, his thoughts were outrageous.
Zheng Xiu was just about to say no, but then he thought about the role he played, and asked: "I wonder if Chu Chengfeng, the third young master of Plum Blossom Villa, is here. He and I have been old friends for many years. We haven't seen each other for a long time and I am very worried about him."
The young man lowered his head and wrote the words "Xiao Buping" hard on the wooden sign.
Zheng Xiu didn't really want to find Chu Chengfeng. He knew very well that Chu Beard was now so destitute that he was working as a bandit in Yunhe Village.
Zheng Xiu saw towering stone pillars standing upright.
hehe.
Zheng Xiu smiled slightly.
Xiaozhuang, the scholar, pointed to the sword-asking platform and lowered his voice: "The master of the family has begun the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, asking for God's protection, and please Daxia Xiao not to disturb the master of the family's recitation."
The first two tricks made Zheng Xiu lose interest, but the third trick made Zheng Xiu's eyes light up and he said happily: "Then I really want to have a taste."
While drinking "Jianbei Tour", Zheng Xiu felt at ease when he met Xie Luohe. Along the way, Xie Luohe was just like Fengbei back then, establishing an "invincible" image in Zheng Xiu's heart. It was really hard for him to imagine that this
What kind of opponents can such a cheating person encounter in this era?
After tasting it carefully, Zheng Xiu opened his eyes and praised: "The rumors are true!"
In the center of the sword-asking platform, Dugu Xiang finished his worship. Several people left the stage and moved the bronze tripod away.
A white crane with a bright red crown spread its wings and flew up, landing on the flying buttress, like a golden rooster, proudly independent.
Isn't this very similar to the deeds of the Sword Master boasted by [Heaven and Earth come together as one sword]?
Xiao Tao lowered her head, understanding in her heart. She knew that Zheng Xiu's behavior was just pretending to be flirtatious, but this intimate behavior still made Xiao Tao feel a surge of moisture in her heart, which was difficult to calm down for a long time.
The reason why he is called "Dugu Wuming" is because the family genealogy is lost, and only the legend remains, without leaving a name, so he is simply called "Dugu Wuming".
Zheng Xiu was dumbfounded.
She is a little nervous.
Zheng Xiu laughed when he heard this.
Zheng Xiu's eyes lit up, he opened the tea leaves with a tea separator, and poured a cup for himself and Xiao Tao respectively.
After sitting down, the young man quickly presented a pot of hot tea on a saucer.
Zheng Xiu thought silently.
When looking at Zangjian Villa from a distance, the scattered buildings look like a tiger lying on the mountain.
The two teenagers put their heads together, and the moment they saw their names, they simultaneously sucked in a breath of moist, cool air filled with mist.
The look on his face was as if Zheng Xiu didn't know the "Three Secrets" of Hidden Sword Villa, which was so incredible.
After a few glances, Zheng Xiu couldn't recognize the origins of most of the knights, so he could only give up.
"She did it on purpose!"
Not long after, Zheng Xiu shamelessly asked for another pot.
The heavy bronze cauldron suddenly lifted off the ground under the combined efforts of the four people. The four people's lower body was solid. This inadvertently exposed hand caused several cheers to be heard from the high platform.
Zheng Xiu also didn't know the details about Dugu Xiang.
"I've met Mr. Xiao."
After crossing an exquisite small bridge, the sound of gurgling water was particularly pleasant. Following the path towards the mountain, there were only a few people on the road. The boy explained that Daxia Xiao came late, and among the two hundred people invited, there were already 167 martial arts masters.
The master arrived at Hidden Sword Villa, and Zheng Xiu happened to be the 168th person.
This person's identity is estimated to be the younger generation of the Dugu family. His expression is gentle and polite. He did not check the hero's post or verify Zheng Xiu's identity.
With people you know well, you should drink tea with them.
The space of the Wenjian Platform is very spacious, and there are many empty seats. Originally, Dugu Xiang invited more than 200 people, but the actual number of people who came was not as many as expected.
"hiss."
The stone pillar is long and narrow with a sharp end. It looks like a stone sword holding the sky. It has cracks and moss marks on it, which shows its age.
"Senior, there is no need to worry. If Senior Xiao does not want to reveal his strength, when it is Senior's turn, just wait quietly for the gong to ring three times. At this time, it will be defaulted that the other party wins. Of course, with Senior Xiao's status in the world, it is natural for him to
I don’t want to be greedy for the false reputation of this weapon catalog, but the master of the family has ordered this, and I hope that the seniors will not embarrass the young man."
Whether it was intentional or accidental, her lips lightly brushed against Zheng Xiu's earlobe. She quickly moved half an inch away, and the next second she took a deep breath of fragrant hot air. Zheng Xiu smiled and said, "It's ticklish." She lowered her head.
Look, Xiao Tao's hand is pointing in one direction under the table.
When Zheng Xiu looked around at the entrance, Xiaozhuang stepped back, and another young man, who was a few years older than Xiaozhuang and carried a wooden sword, stepped forward to greet him.
Because she knew very well that the young master was playing the role of another "celebrity" in the world.
Zheng Xiu noticed that there were three or two knights wearing uniform costumes and they seemed to be from the same sect.
The two teenagers clasped their fists and shrank back.
At this time, many young people carrying wooden swords filed in and walked towards each high platform respectively.
Although he was frightened by Xiao Buping's reputation in the world, after taking a few steps and seeing that Xiao Buping had no evil intentions against him, he gradually let go of his anxiety. Along the way, he introduced Zheng Xiu to the layout of Hidden Sword Villa that could be released to tourists.
No wonder Xie Luohe pretended not to know them. Once she did something bad, he and Xiao Tao would not be implicated.
Xiaozhuang looked nervous and walked ahead.
The ancestor of the Dugu family was a swordsman known as "Dugu Wuming". A long, long time ago, that swordsman became famous in the world with one man and one sword.
The person who came to Zheng Xiu was still the unknown young man who led him in. The young man made a "click" sound in his mouth, as if he was gritting his teeth. But he had a warm smile on his face, nodded in response, and then asked: "Excuse me
This senior has a great surname."
Although Xiao Tao has never been in the world, he is not stupid. In the eyes of others, the iron fan beast is openly flirting with the young woman in broad daylight, making him fly. Secretly, Zheng Xiu understands Xiao Tao's meaning and does not move.
Looking around, he was stunned when he spotted the figure of Xie Luohe on the next row of high platforms.
The young man on the left side of the station door first saluted Zheng Xiu and Xiao Tao with fists clasped.
Zheng Xiu frowned: "I didn't say I was going to participate in the martial arts competition."
"Hero, please come this way."
Concerns about the Sierra Leone.
Xiaozhuang proudly told his lonely and nameless deeds.
"Shu Tong Xiaoli,"
Not long after, Zheng Xiu, under the guidance of Shutong Xiaozhuang, came to an open space on the top of the mountain.
When there are still about ten steps to reach the Wenjian Platform.
"Wait! I have a question!"
A middle-aged man's loud reading came from inside.
There was a sonorous and powerful sound of iron striking inside.
Legend has it that the senior master held a sword at the age of three, became famous at the age of six, fought with invincible opponents at the age of twelve, sealed the sword in a tomb at the age of nineteen, and sought defeat alone at the age of thirty, becoming invincible in the world.
Zheng Xiu nodded and led Xiao Tao inside.
Someone stood up, shouted loudly to Dugu Xiang on the high platform, and made suggestions.
He never imagined that Zheng Xiu's handsome skin hid a refined soul.
Beside the imposing gate, stood two young men wearing plain robes, with their hair in hair, and with clean facial features.
The terrain of Zangjian Mountain is not steep, it can only be regarded as a small hill.
"how?"
The young man was suddenly stunned. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment. He seemed to remember the identities of all the visitors. He quickly denied Chu Chengfeng's presence and politely apologized.
As the knights competed in light kung fu footwork, Zheng Xiu almost fell at the end.
It turns out that Hidden Sword Villa has been run by the Dugu family for generations.
"Master of the Dugu family, why do you, the Dugu family, have to rearrange their weaponry? Do you think that your Dugu family is really the supreme martial arts master and can lead the heroes?"
Yo.
Zheng Xiu suddenly sat up straight, his eyes gleaming.