When several people rushed back to Zhuoyu Villa in great exhaustion, it was already night.
I made a sword the day before, went through a battle at night, set out to suppress thieves late at night, rushed to the forest battlefield early in the morning, fought three battles until noon, rested for a while, and rushed back at midnight again. It took a whole day to go back and forth.
To be honest, this efficiency is not low, and it can be said to be a quick victory. You must know that if the battle is fierce, or one party is chasing and the other is escaping, escaping thousands of miles away, it will take ten and a half months, March or May.
It's just that for a sword-making conference, this time is a bit long. Most of the guests had a rest last night, enjoyed a luxurious breakfast in the morning, and were sent down the mountain before noon. Some of them had not fully enjoyed themselves and were on good terms with each other.
The guests arranged to stay in the mountains for a few days to enjoy more of the swamp scenery.
When Tang Zhao and others returned to the mountain, they first went to Jianlu, but there was no one inside. Deputy Ambassador Chi put down the cages in which the two important prisoners were imprisoned, and took care of them for the time being. Xingji and Tang Zhao went to find Junhou to return his orders.
Tang Zhao searched along the waterside and saw an old man and an old woman on the terrace at the end of the wooden boardwalk, drinking tea and chatting, seemingly enjoying the leisurely time of the sunset.
"Junhou. Master."
Tang Zhao saluted one by one. The old man was Xue Xianyun, and the old lady was of course Gao Yuanhou.
Marquis Gao Yuan said that casual is really casual. He was dressed more loosely than before. His white hair was loosely tied up in a fist, and he was blowing the powdered tea leaves carefully from a tea bowl. Anyone could see that she was an old lady who came to travel for health.
Xue Xianyun also looked calm, completely unable to notice the turmoil of the previous night.
Here, General Xingji reported everything about the encirclement and suppression of the turtle bandits to Marquis Gao Yuan, but Tang Zhao was more concerned about the outcome of Xue Xianyun.
"Master, that person..."
Xue Xianyun was a little less interested and said: "He left."
Tang Zhao's heart sank and he said, "How can he still leave?"
Xue Xianyun said: "He fled to the bottom of the water, but we still caught up with him and he was relieved."
Tang Zhao was startled for a moment, then he reacted and said: "It seems to be such a move."
Bingjie is almost suicide, at least physical death.
The end of the road to become a true spiritual official is to abandon the physical body, cultivate the spiritual form, and use the spiritual form to transcend the worldly world.
Speaking of which, Feng Zhilie had a bit of that idea now, but he had no choice but to make progress after turning into the spirit form. He became a sourceless water that could only be consumed and difficult to replenish. So he almost stopped doing anything and only
Focus on health care.
The true spirit officer needs to use weapons to dissolve the Yuan Xiang to achieve transcendence. After people change their spiritual form, it is like the Yuan Shen ascending in the novels about cultivating immortals. They just abandon the bad skin and have an infinite future.
"After he was defeated, he took advantage of his spiritual appearance to escape?"
Xue Xianyun sighed and said: "If he retreats on his own, I won't chase him. It's no longer interesting."
Tang Zhao thought for a while, and somewhat understood Xue Xianyun's "boring", and said: "Like Nezha?"
Abandon the body, repay previous debts, and eliminate all grudges.
Xue Xianyun nodded lightly and said: "You are really smart kid... I saw that all my flesh and bones were destroyed, so I really had no intention of pursuing it any further. Shenyi was still bent on chasing him to the ends of the earth, so I pulled him back. He didn't disobey.
, but I felt uncomfortable in my heart. I saw what he meant, saying that I was deceiving myself and others, which would lead to endless troubles."
Tang Zhao said: "Actually, I feel a little uncomfortable."
But forget it.
He and Jiang Shenyi both have clear-cut love and hate personalities, but he cares more about love than hate. Jiang Shenyi, on the other hand, has very strong love and hate, and he also has a tenacity. If he is allowed to pursue Shi Chunqing, he really wants to chase Shi Chunqing.
Chase until there is no scum left.
But after all, it is still the grudge between master and apprentice between Xue Xianyun and Shi Chunqing. If Xue Xianyun puts it down, it will be difficult for others to say anything. Even Jiang Shenyi didn't say anything, let alone Tang Zhao?
only……
"Then what was his emotion when the troops were disbanded? Was it relief or resentment? Has he put aside his grudges? Or is he just retreating and coming back?"
Xue Xianyun said: "I don't know either." He actually didn't want to say that when Shi Chunqing finally broke up, he had no intention of settling the old grudges. At most, he was afraid of being beaten and didn't dare to come. But if he succeeds in his cultivation in the future
, he may not think twice about it. "All our previous friendships and grievances ended last night. If he comes again, even if I don't take action, you can deal with him like other turtle bandits."
Tang Zhao said: "I understand."
After Xing Ji finished reporting the mission, Marquis Gao Yuan gave some instructions and smiled at Tang Zhao: "A Zhao, I talked to your master about things here before, and he agreed to work under our Yunzhou Marquis Mansion.
I am a guest swordsmith."
Tang Zhao said: "Oh, that's good..."
He just thought that Marquis Gao Yuan was just informing him. Is it strange that you, the two elders, have to inform him specifically about their arrangements?
Marquis Gao Yuan smiled and said: "So, your burden is light. You can think about what you want to do in the future."
Only then did Tang Zhao understand: In fact, he had come to Zhuoyu Villa early in the morning as a "commissioned trainee" of the Land Inspection Department, and had already booked his future position as a swordsmith in the Land Inspection Department. No matter what title he held, he would be
You must forge swords specifically for the Inspector General, at least a few, and repay your debt of training so that you can choose your future more freely.
Now Xue Xianyun took over the matter and first became the swordsmith of the Jiandi Division. This was an extra benefit for Marquis Gao Yuan and relieved Tang Zhao of some of his obligations. Although the more swordsmiths the better, if Tang Zhao
As a full-time swordsmith, the inspector must welcome you with both hands, but if he doesn't want to, he can still have an explanation.
For example, he can choose to temporarily put aside his identity as a swordsmith and talisman swordsman and fight like other swordsmen.
On the one hand, Tang Zhao was grateful for his master's care, but on the other hand, he was a little hesitant. Becoming a swordsman was his long-cherished wish, but once he got his wish, he was not particularly eager to fight, at least when there was no enemy in front of him that he could quickly eliminate.
He is not that eager to give it a try. It is not a bad idea to concentrate on forging swords for a while. It is also good to join the Jiandi Division as a swordsman. It is even good to go down the mountain and travel around the world first...
Seeing his look, Marquis Gao Yuan knew that he was hesitant and said with a smile: "You don't have to be in a hurry. The District Inspector is not in a hurry to ask you to work. If you really want to make a sword, you can redeem my lottery ticket first. Or maybe
If you have any unfinished personal matters, you can take care of them first. In this way, let Xing Ji stay on your mountain for a few days first..."
Tang Zhao looked at Xing Ji in surprise, and Gao Yuanhou said: "He is responsible for telling you about the swordsman's training experience. There are some things that you should know as soon as possible."
This is the secret of personal transmission. The so-called true transmission is a sentence, but the false transmission is thousands of books. How to become a swordsman is not a secret. Even Jianghu people know it. Just find a suitable sword, pick it up, and wait for the sword to take you out of your body. But
What happens after becoming a swordsman?
Once you set foot on that road, knowing how to climb up and pursue a higher realm is a secret that is not passed down by each family. The road leading to the swordsman is also rugged and steep. You have to explore it by yourself. It is a trivial matter to stop moving forward. There are still many obstacles to overcome.
Fatal. For example, like the Jubao Sword, it’s not uncommon for the sword’s core to collapse.
Although Xingji would be taught to Tang Zhao without having to be told by Marquis Gao Yuan, the meaning of Xingji's teaching directly assigned by Marquis Gao Yuan is different.
Tang Zhao was naturally grateful and said politely: "I'm afraid it will delay Mr. Xing's official business..."
When he thought about it, although Xingji was white, the kings and princes were coming to visit him, so his resurrection was just around the corner? If he was allowed to stay longer on the mountain, would it affect his official career?
Marquis Gao Yuan said politely: "He has no official business." Seeing that Xue Xianyun also joined the Prosecution Department as one of her own, she had no scruples and said directly, "I originally planned to ask him to go to the front line and stay for a while to get rid of his crimes, but I didn't
I thought that after half a year, this kid developed that kind of messy swordsmanship again. As you can see, his swordsmanship is clearly aimed at people. How can he go to the front line to fight against the devil? Even the inspection department is not suitable for me.
It’s really nerve-wracking to find a suitable position for him now.”
Xing Ji returned to the state of pretending to be deaf and dumb.
Tang Zhao thought to himself: It seems that the devil really can't follow the steps, or else specially send the chief criminal to hunt down the turtle bandits?
However, it was not his turn to comment in the official position of Xingji, so he had to accompany Hua Ran.
Marquis Gao Yuan said: "I do have an idea, but now is not the time. I still have to go to the court to do some work..."
At this moment, Deputy Chi, who had been staying in Jianlu to guard the important criminal, hurried over and crossed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial convict Zhou Chengzhi wants to see you."
Marquis Gao Yuan looked at him quietly, waiting for him to explain - never mind the criminals, Marquis Gao Yuan did not just see him if he wanted to. Even that Prince Sheng was the same. Deputy Chi was not a person who did not know the importance of matters. Since he came to report, there must be a reason
.
Deputy Chi took a step forward and whispered: "Junhou - that man said that there is a major conspiracy of the turtle bandits in Yunzhou that he wants to report, but he will not tell you until he sees the king in person."
Marquis Gao Yuan showed a hint of doubt, and Deputy Chi continued to explain: "The prisoner Zhou Chengzhi was actually deceived and coerced by the turtle bandits. He is not a direct descendant of the turtle bandits. He has just recognized the true face of the turtle bandits, so his words are somewhat credible.
"As he said this, he briefly explained the path of Zhou Chengzhi's hometown to destruction.
Marquis Gao Yuan stood up and said, "In that case, I'll go see him."
She and Deputy Chi went there without calling anyone else, so Xingji and the others were naturally inconvenient to follow.
Tang Zhao glanced at Xing Ji. Although Xing Ji was muttered a few words by Gao Yuanhou, he didn't care at the moment and said: "Then I'll stay for a few more days, which would be good. When I get my lazy muscles back, I'll give it to you."
I don’t even want to be a first-class official.”
Tang Zhao would not be disappointed and said: "Welcome. You can stay as long as you like. Mr. Ping, Mr. Guan, and Feng Zhen are also there to guard them. It would be better if everyone stayed a few days longer."
After chatting for a few words, Marquis Gao Yuan did not reply for a while. Tang Zhao remembered something and said: "Master, what should you do with your 'sword'?"
This sword was originally cast for Shi Chunqing, but now that Shi Chunqing has left, and has lost his body, it is impossible to follow the path of a swordsman. What's more, even if he stays, there is no way to match it with the sword, so this sword will be idle. Such a good one
It would be a pity to keep the sword in a high cabinet.
Moreover, there may still be a hidden danger. This wave of turtle bandits has retreated, so how can they know that they can't come back again? After this battle, the turtle bandits suffered heavy losses. I wonder if they are discouraged and give up temporarily, or are they becoming more courageous with every setback and pressing forward in a big way?
Xue Xianyun looked lonely and said: "What else can I do? I asked the disciples to try it, but none of them matched. I have no intention of wasting a sword, so I might as well sell it to the Inspector. Gao Yuanhou is still
Generous."
Tang Zhao pondered: "How about changing it to a usable one? Give it to Senior Sister?"
Xue Xianyun said: "It's good to be able to change nature. How can there be such a coincidence that the right one happens to be suitable? It's all fate. Ye Yu's inspiration is not too high, and the range of choices is not wide... I don't know what she is suitable for.
.”
Tang Zhaodao: "Actually, I have a guess, maybe..." He asked Xing Ji: "Mr. Xing, what did you do with Jie Ya's sword before?"