A new grave mound, with more than a dozen long swords stuck on the grave, standing tall and dense.
Li Muchan left behind the white bluestone sword.
This is a precious sword that can cut through stones like tofu. With just one stroke of the Qingfeng sword, a cut as big as a grain of rice was made.
With such a sword, coupled with his huge strength, it is easy to cut off a long sword in a sudden blow. This sword can save lives at critical moments, so he will not let it go.
He picked up the sword and returned to the path, picked up the scabbard, took the wooden box, and then walked down the mountain, straight through the small village, to Chengjing Temple, and changed into a new set of monk robes.
When he returned home, his murderous aura had subsided and his heart was calm again.
Seeing this box of silver, Qin and Li Zhuzhu were quite surprised, because Li Mufeng and they knew the rules of the Mei Mansion. Although the salary was generous, the salary was very meager in the first few years after joining.
Li Muchan smiled and explained that unlike his elder brother, he was a guard and his salary was much higher. How much was the monthly salary of a bronze-armored guard? The whole family was stunned.
Mrs. Qin then frowned again. It was impossible for steamed buns to fall from the sky. With such a high salary, it must be dangerous. It would be better to leave Mei Mansion early and come back to preside over Chengjing Temple!
Li Muchan shook his head and smiled bitterly. He also wanted to come back, but a drop of kindness should be repaid by a spring. Besides, he also wanted to live a more wonderful life in this life. In a few years, after experiencing the prosperity and feeling tired, he would come back.
It’s not too late to preside over Chengjing Temple.
Qin was helpless and stopped trying to persuade her.
He also said that he would go into retreat again, and the time might be longer.
Qin and Li Zhuzhu didn't doubt it. It was common for him to retreat into seclusion and they were used to it.
Li Muchan returned to the house. He didn't have time to look at the Nine-Yao Divine Sword, so he went straight into concentration and entered the Observation of Heaven and Human Spirits Sutra to repair his injuries. He had been injured for a while, and if he couldn't repair it properly, he would easily suffer hidden injuries.
As for the Nine-Yam Divine Sword, I’ll look at it later.
The next day, Li Muchan returned to Mei Mansion early and went directly to the Garden.
The birds are chirping and the air is exceptionally fresh.
In the martial arts training ground of Qiyuan, the sword light flickered and the air was cold. Two figures separated and came together, one in purple and one in white. Mei Ruolan and Gong Qingyun were sparring.
Both of them were wearing smart clothes, their hair was tied high, and they were neat and tidy.
The strong clothing is loose on the body and tied tightly at the wrists, ankles and waist. The waist is as slender as a willow, as if it could be broken by a gust of wind.
Madoka stood aside and watched with a smile. She was dressed in a pink outfit, with a dashing figure and her breasts becoming fuller.
Seeing Li Muchan coming, she took a few steps forward, tilted her head and asked with a smile: "Zhanran, you're here so early!"
Li Muchan looked at her with a smile.
Xiao Yuan's face turned red and she said angrily: "You are such a thief, what are you looking at!"
Li Muchan smiled and said: "Xiaoyuan, your clothes are nice!...When are you leaving?"
Xiao Yuan rolled her eyes at him, but smiled brightly: "Miss, there's no rush. We can just get to the next town tonight. The road is very close."
At this time, Mei Ruolan and Gong Qingyun sheathed their swords. The two women's faces were rosy, their cheeks were flushed, and they were as charming and bright as roses in full bloom.
Mei Ruolan came over and Xiaoyuan handed over the towel. She took it casually and wiped her forehead gently. Her forehead was as smooth as jade.
Her movements suddenly stopped and her eyebrows furrowed: "Zhanran, are you injured?"
Li Muchan titheed, nodded and said with a smile: "My lady's eye is like a torch, and she was struck by a sword on her left shoulder."
"What's going on?" Mei Ruolan asked with a frown.
Gong Qingyun came over Yingying, took the towel, looked at him lightly, and immediately turned her head to look at the scenery in the distance, but her small ears stood up.
Li Muchan said: "When I went back last night, I ran into Bai Qingshi."
Mei Ruolan's expression changed: "Bai Qingshi?...an elder of Bai Mansion?"
Li Muchan nodded.
Mei Ruolan's face was covered with frost, her eyes were blurred and changing, she lowered her head and pondered.
After a while, she shook her head and sighed: "I was negligent!"
She was secretly upset that Zhan Ran had saved He Nanshan by pulling out its teeth from a tiger's mouth. This tiger was Bai Qingshi. With Bai Qingshi's temperament, how could he just let it go?
Besides, if Zhan Ran is such a genius, how can the Baifu allow it to grow?!
I only blame myself for being careless. Zhan Ran has always been a master of wisdom and has a superior mind, which is better than his own. She trusts him too much invisibly. She never thought that he would be in danger and did not send anyone to secretly protect him.
Thinking of this, a thick layer of cold sweat formed on her back.
Xiao Yuan was anxious: "Bai Qingshi actually...! What a despicable guy!... Zhanran, how did you escape?"
Li Muchan smiled and said: "I was lucky enough to kill him."
With that said, he presented the long sword to Mei Ruolan.
Xiao Yuan's bright eyes suddenly widened and she looked at him blankly. Then she clapped her hands fiercely and exclaimed: "Good kill!"
Mei Ruolan raised her eyebrows, looked him over, took the sword, and nodded: "What's going on? Please tell me carefully."
With that said, he handed the sword back.
Li Muchan took the sword and recounted the incident, hiding only the flying knife. After a few sentences, he spoke calmly, as if it was a trivial matter.
Gong Qingyun looked at him deeply, then turned her head, knowing in her heart that he must have used the flying knife.
When I think of flying knives, the past comes to mind, vividly, sweetness, sourness, resentment, melancholy, all kinds of feelings are mixed together, and complex tastes come to my heart.
She stared blankly into the distance, her expression confused.
Finally, Li Muchan said: "I'm lucky this time... It's hard for the Bai Mansion to follow the instructions, so the safety of our Mei Mansion disciples is at risk, so Miss, we should be more careful."
Mei Ruolan nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "I will send additional guards."
Then she frowned: "Why didn't you send a signal when you met Bai Qingshi?!"
Li Muchan smiled: "I'm not afraid of running away if I can't beat him... He's in the first grade of junior high school, and we're in the fifteenth grade too, right?"
Mei Ruolan looked at him deeply and hummed: "You are indeed brilliant in Qinggong, but there is a world outside the sky, and there are people outside the world!"
"Yes, miss, I will send the message first next time!" Li Muchan nodded and smiled.
The eldest lady showed no emotion or anger, and was as cold as water. She looked angry. She was obviously blaming herself for being bold and failing to send a signal, implying concern.
She pondered for a moment, then turned and walked towards the small courtyard, saying at the same time: "Xiaoyuan, let the third young master come over!"
"Yes, miss!" Xiao Yuanjiao responded, turned around and walked away.
Li Muchan and Gong Qingyun followed into the small courtyard. Mei Ruolan entered the house and changed into a snow-white gown. Her whole demeanor suddenly changed, becoming as holy as snow.
Gong Qingyun went out and came back soon, wearing a sapphire blue gown and a melon skin hat, looking like a handsome young man, as handsome as Song Yu Pan An.
Li Muchan couldn't help but glance at it, but Gong Qingyun ignored it and pretended not to know, but her pink cheeks slowly turned red.
Before anyone could see him, he heard a burst of laughter coming from outside the door: "Haha, eldest sister, you are so anxious to find me, what are your orders?"
Mei Ruohai strode in, Li Muchan bowed and Gong Qingyun slightly nodded.
He was dressed in dark green attire, and his whole body was steaming with heat. He was full of energy when walking, and his momentum was extraordinary.
"Oh, Zhan Ran is here too!" Mei Ruohai cupped her fists and smiled.
Mei Ruolan said calmly: "Third brother, Zhanran was attacked last night and it was Bai Qingshi who did it."
"What?!" Mei Ruohai was startled, and then became furious: "This old thief has never done anything like giving birth to a son without an asshole!"
Mei Ruolan frowned.
Mei Ruohai waved her hands hurriedly and said with a smile: "Sister, I made a mistake! ... I am so angry that he, the dignified elder of the Bai Mansion, actually took action against a junior, and he is not afraid of the ridicule of the world!"
Mei Ruolan said calmly: "Killing Zhanran, without anyone noticing, who would laugh at him?!"
Mei Ruohai pounded his palm with his fist and said bitterly: "The Bai family is really getting better and better, and they can do such things!"
He quickly turned to Li Muchan: "Zhanran, are you okay?"
"I was hit by a sword, not bad." Li Muchan said with a smile.
Mei Ruohai suddenly brightened up and laughed loudly: "Okay! Being able to escape from Bai Qingshi's hands is indeed worthy of being the number one master in our Seven Houses!"
Xiao Yuan said: "Third Young Master, Zhan Ran killed Bai Qingshi!"
"Kill?" Mei Ruohai was startled, looked at Zhan Ran, then turned to look at Mei Ruolan and Gong Qingyun.
Li Muchan smiled and said, "It's just a fluke."
Mei Ruohai took a step forward and patted Li Muchan's left shoulder with his big hand: "What a Zhanran!"
Li Muchan hunched his shoulders and took a step back, avoiding his big hand, and said with a wry smile: "Third Young Master, I was indeed lucky. I used the technique of burning with both jade and stone... and got hit by a sword in the left shoulder."
"Haha, Zhanran, your fierceness is really worth it!" Mei Ruohai laughed loudly and said, "Being able to defeat Bai Qingshi is a great achievement!"
He turned around and said: "Sister, how can I reward Zhan Ran for his great achievements?"
Mei Ruolan said lightly: "Zhanran doesn't have a place to stay in the city, right?...There is a small plum forest courtyard to the east of the house, and it will be yours from now on."
Li Muchan was startled, then shook his head.
Mei Ruolan said calmly: "Bai Qingshi is one of the three masters of Bai Mansion. If you kill him, your merit is not small. A courtyard is nothing."
Li Muchan nodded slowly.
Jinyang City is prosperous and land prices are extremely high. With my elder brother's savings over the years, I can buy a small courtyard, but if I want to buy a larger courtyard, it is not enough.
I don’t know the size of this Meilin courtyard, but even a small courtyard is considered a huge investment.
Mei Ruolan turned to Mei Ruohai: "Third brother, please pass on the order. After I leave, no disciples of the Mei Mansion are allowed to go out. If they have to go out, they will send gold-armored guards to follow them secretly!"
"Yes!" Mei Ruohai nodded vigorously.
Mei Ruolan added: "It's disrespectful to come and not return. Please ask Guard Zhang and Guard Chen to go out in person and snipe and kill ten elites of the White House."
Mei Ruohai hesitated: "Sister, it's better for Zhang Huwei and Chen Huwei to go as you please!"
Mei Ruolan shook her head: "They stay!"
"Alas..., it's all my incompetence!" Mei Ruohai sighed heavily.
Zhang Huwei and Chen Huwei are golden-armored guards. They are both top experts. With them in charge of the mansion, the Bai Mansion does not dare to bully them.
Mei Ruolan smiled: "Don't worry, Bixue Hall is not that scary."
Mei Ruohai lowered his head and rolled his cheeks, gritting his teeth secretly.
Li Muchan was secretly surprised. The two were supposed to be rivals, vying for the position of the head of the Mei Mansion, but they didn't seem to be competing at all.
Mei Ruolan is the eldest daughter of the eldest family member, and Mei Ruohai is the eldest son of the second eldest family member. Either one of them can be the head of the family. At this time, when they should be competing openly and covertly, the two of them have no such attitude at all.
Li Muchan has a keen sense and a fine grasp of people's hearts. It is difficult to hide from his discernment and see that the two people are not inseparable.
Mei Ruolan said calmly: "Okay, don't act like a child,... let's go!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the path, followed by Li Muchan and Gong Qingyun Xiaoyuan.