Luo Xiaoyao stood in front of a cave not far away. When he saw Chu Nanfeng and Xiao Muyun arriving, he walked over to greet him: "Xiaoyao has met the master."
Chu Nanfeng looked at the two children sparring in the field and said with a smile: "It's only been more than two months, and Xiaohu and Changshan's moves are somewhat similar, which is rare."
"The boxer's name is Meng Xiaohu, and he is a close disciple of Master Hua. The other one is called Chang Shan, and he is a close disciple of Master Wu. You followed me to Murakami yesterday, but you have never seen him before. If you go by seniority...if you go by seniority,
As a result, you and Xiaoyao will call these two little guys uncles." As he spoke, he walked towards the cave more than ten feet away.
"Master Wu and Master Hua are out of town and will return to the academy soon. You will know Mu Yun by then..."
Xiao Muyun saw that the entrance of the cave was about one foot high and six or seven feet wide. As Chu Nanfeng entered the cave, he saw that the cave walls were either convex or concave, and the passage in the cave was sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, with a length of more than ten feet.
I saw a stone door about three feet wide and nearly six feet high in front of me blocking the way.
Luo Xiaoyao stepped forward, removed the stone slab, and his eyes suddenly opened up. He saw a cave that was more than ten feet wide and more than three feet deep. Strange rocks hung upside down from the top of the cave. There was what seemed to be a passage on the left, with a wooden door hidden behind it. I think it was
Made by people in the academy, there are several low stone piers placed in front of the cave wall on the right side, and several overlapping futons on the ground.
"This cave is a place for daily Qi training. Behind the wooden door on the left is a wine cellar, which contains the wine that several masters love to drink. Oh, Xiaoyao... Mu Yun's identity must not be mentioned to anyone in the courtyard.
Especially Xiaohu and Changshan..."
Luo Xiaoyao was slightly surprised when he heard this. He thought he understood what Chu Nanfeng meant and nodded quickly: "Disciple understands."
Chu Nanfeng looked at Xiao Muyun who had a puzzled look on his face, and then briefly explained the incident of rescuing Meng Xiaohu and Chang Shan, "When I went north to pick up your aunt and her family, I met the Khitan soldiers who killed Chang Shan and Xiaohu's parents on the way.
Ma, we took the road south from Fenzhou, but we don’t know who led the troops... Hey, if Xiaohu and the others know that you are from the Khitan, they may feel unhappy in their hearts."
Xiao Yanbei once told Xiao Muyun about the cruel scenes of the battle between the two armies and the siege of the city, but he never mentioned the suffering of ordinary people. When he heard Chu Nanfeng's story, he was shocked, "Who is the master?"
When he rescued two martial uncles, Xiaohu and Changshan?"
Chu Nanfeng thought for a while: "The third day of August."
Xiao Muyun let out a long breath and said, "I know who led the troops, but I didn't expect them to be so cruel and not even spare ordinary people."
She knew that Xiao Yanbei took the lead in leading troops to Qinzhou in mid-July. When she concluded from the time that it was not the troops led by her father, she relaxed her nervousness.
Chu Nanfeng was slightly surprised: "Oh? How did you know?"
"When my father led the army to aid the Han Dynasty, the palace received a letter from King Yan from Youzhou. He said that it was the King of Yan who recommended Yelv Zongwu from Shuozhou to go to the aid of the Han Dynasty in order to gain a reputation for making contributions.
It seems that he must be the soldier led by Yelu Zongwu. He looks like a man to ordinary people, but he indulges his subordinates in killing unarmed people."
"This is exactly what the so-called military disaster is. The Khitan..." Chu Nanfeng was about to talk about how the Khitan soldiers burned, killed and looted wherever they went, but when he thought about Xiao Muyun's identity as a Khitan, he stopped and said instead: "Xiaohu and
Chang Shan is still young, and after this incident, he naturally thinks that all the Khitans are enemies, and I'm afraid you will have to suffer a little injustice if you get along with them in the future."
Xiao Muyun smiled softly: "They are my disciple's junior uncles, so it's okay to feel a little wronged."
Chu Nanfeng was very happy to see her being so cheerful and frank, with no grudges in her heart, and said, "Okay, if Lu Yitai knows that I have helped her gain a good disciple, she will be extremely happy."
He walked to the stone pier and sat down. After Luo and Xiao took the futons and sat cross-legged in front of them, they said: "Mu Yun, you have learned the Xuan Yuan Chu Sutra technique, and you want to understand the Tai Su Heart Sutra."
"It's not difficult. You should write down the instructions and formulas given by the teacher first... Xiaoyao, you can also understand and comprehend them."
Luo Xiaoyao and Xiao Muyun looked at each other, nodded, and listened attentively to Chu Nanfeng's explanation of the "Tai Su Heart Sutra" technique. Ma Xilan and Chu Nanfeng had a deep love for each other.
The exercises were exchanged and discussed with each other, but Chu Nanfeng never taught the Mahilan exercises to Luo Xiaoyao, so he was afraid of seeing things and missing others.
After arriving at Xuankong Temple and the group, they heard Wu Zhen's words and vaguely felt that Mahilan was still in the world, and his mood was different from usual. When Mu Daocheng hoped that he could accept Xiao Muyun as his disciple, he readily agreed and passed on the skills.
, so he taught Luo Xiaoyao together.
After hearing Mu Daocheng's insights on the exercises at Mingyue Villa, Chu Nanfeng also recognized them in his heart, and told Luo and Xiao about the exercises of the "Tai Su Heart Sutra" with more than a thousand words.
, but did not explain it in detail.
"Both of you are familiar with the Heart Sutra of superior exercises. Reading the Taisu Heart Sutra will lead to a lot less trouble than beginners. However, each exercise has its own essential meaning and must be understood slowly. If you have any confusion, you can find
Ask for the teacher."
"That's enough for this morning. Xiaoyao, you take Mu Yun to get familiar with the academy environment. Oh, there's one more thing..." Chu Nanfeng stood up and looked at Luo Xiaoyao, "About your meeting Chang Qingqing on the road.
Don't tell Chang Shan and the others... Hey, this little girl's life and death are unknown at the moment. Let Chang Shan know about it, for fear of causing trouble. If the people from Yaowang Valley find her, they will definitely come to the academy to inform them, and then tell Chang Shan and the others.
Not too late."
Luo Xiaoyao knew his hard work and nodded in response: "Disciple understands."
Xiao Muyun asked Luo Xiaoyao the reason. When he learned about Chang Qingqing's experience, he felt a surge of emotion in his heart. Although she and Xiao Siwen usually had disputes when they got along, the two of them really had a deep love for each other.
If he encounters a situation like Chang Qingqing's, Xiao Siwen will go to find her at all costs.
He expected Chang Shan to be like this, and thought that Chang Shan's brother and sister and Xiao Hu's parents had all died at the hands of Khitan soldiers. Although they were subordinates of Yelu Zongwu, they were still subordinates of his father Xiao Yanbei.
If I have the chance, I will definitely help Chang Shan find Chang Qingqing. When I think about this, I feel relieved.
Three days later, in the evening, when Chu Nanfeng and everyone in the academy were having dinner in the kitchen, Wu Wangbo and Hua Qianxing returned from walking in the snow. Zhao Yinshan hurriedly asked Uncle Yuan in the kitchen to add the dishes.
Wu Wangbo and Hua Qianxing were both surprised to see Xiao Muyun. After hearing Chu Nanfeng's introduction, Xiao Muyun hurriedly stepped forward to salute and greet him. They found out that she was Chu Nanfeng's new female disciple. Wu Wangbo was surprised.
But he was overjoyed: "It seems that the mountain chief has not only improved his martial arts, but his mood has also broadened. I am very happy and congratulated."
Chu Nanfeng smiled and said nothing. Hua Qianxing glanced at Min Zhenghua and said, "Is this boy Xingwu going back to the village again? Let him go to the mountains to collect some game and come back tomorrow so that I can satisfy my craving."
"Junior Brother Xingwu, I will be on duty tomorrow. Then I will go and hunt a wild boar with Master Hua."
Hua Qianxing was very fond of meat, especially game, every day of the year. He thought it was related to his practice of physical martial arts. After hearing this, he nodded, turned to Chu Nanfeng and said: "Shan Chief,
How was your trip to Youzhou?"
"There have been some changes. This Liu Gongwen is very involved and has a lot to do with the Khitan Guard House and the Guard Department. It was a little difficult to kill him for a while."
Wu Wangbo frowned when he heard this: "Oh, it's the Khitan Guards House again..." He glanced at the students who were still eating and stopped talking.
Chu Nanfeng guessed that he had something important to say and said with a smile: "The two masters have just returned. Let's have some wine and food first, and we can talk about it later in the hall."
"Okay, let's drink some wine to warm up first. This is strange. I have been in the mountains for a long time and I don't realize how cold it is in the mountains. But when I came back from Bianjing, I felt that it was cold in the mountains."
Hua Qianshan chuckled, "I think Brother Wu went out for a trip and saw the colorful world outside. He must be looking for an excuse to leave the academy, haha..."
Wu Wangbo glared at him: "If I weren't afraid that the mountain chief would be worried when he returns, I would really want to stay in Bianjing for a few more days."
After a stick of incense, Wu, Hua and Chu Nanfeng arrived in the main hall of the backyard. After sitting down, Wu Wangbo said: "Zhenghua must have told the mountain chief that Qiubai invited us to go to Bianjing."
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Chu Nanfeng nodded: "But find out the reason? Who did it?"
"There are no clues. Alas, two days after the two of us arrived in Bianjing, all those who were unconscious died."
Chu Nanfeng said "Ah", and Hua Qianxing continued: "There are no scars on the body, as if he died in a deep sleep. The old Khitan man who was dead when he was found was in the realm of Xiaocheng holding an elixir, only on his right shoulder
The blow on the upper body caused a slight blood stasis, but it was not a fatal injury. I think he died after being comatose for a long time. Neither of us can figure out what kind of technique caused it..."
"Brother Wu and I called Qiubai and asked him to lead the way to the Qinglong Mountain Canyon. When we arrived at the fighting place, we saw some clues. There was a tree that was broken in the middle, which should be a Buddhist symbol of subduing the dragon and subduing the tiger.
It is caused by the practice, so I can infer that this matter must be related to Buddhist disciples."
"There are several temples near Qinglong Mountain, the most famous of which is Ciyun Temple. So Jungui asked the magistrate of Gong County to follow me and went to each temple as a court official to inquire. We checked the records in the temple's register.
The list of monks shows that some monks have martial arts skills, but none of them have reached the realm of Ming Qiao."
"At that time, I thought of investigating the temples in Shaoshi Mountain. In terms of the profoundness of Buddhist martial arts, I would recommend Shaolin Temple as the leader. When I returned to Bianjing, I asked Jungui to invite Shaolin Abbot Huizhi."
"Hey, I don't know why, but the Shaolin Temple is only open to the public three days a month. The rest of the time, it can be regarded as closed. If you are not a noble, it is not easy to invite the abbot..." Wu Wangbo stroked his white beard and said:
"When Abbot Huizhi arrived at the camp and saw the dead guards, he chanted the name of Novo without saying a word. When Jungui asked him to see the cause of death of these people, he said that he could not know the truth."
"Perhaps due to the status of Prince Jungui, he took me, Brother Hua, Jungui and others to the Shaolin Temple and summoned Master Huikong."
Chu Nanfeng was shocked, but he thought that Master Huikong was highly respected by Master Yi Wuwei, and he was also known to have "fate knowledge". If he was willing to help, the truth of the matter should be revealed.
"When Na Huikong heard what Qiubai told him, he was greatly surprised. He immediately went to Qinglong Mountain with us, wandered for a while in the forest where the fight was taking place, and talked about the power of breaking the tree.
The Dharma is the Dragon Elephant Skill of Buddhism, but other things are also said to be unknown."
Chu Nanfeng was shocked at this moment. He immediately thought of Yan Zhongchang who disappeared after fighting with him in Yunzhou. He also thought that there were Khitan guards among the dead people. He concluded in his heart that this matter should be related to Yan Zhongchang. He thought
Here, he told Wu and Hua about the battle between him and Yan Zhongchang.
Wu Wangbo thought for a moment after hearing this and said: "It seems that this matter is related to the lion king mentioned by the mountain chief, but he was able to escape due to his skill or fighting with others in the forest..."
"Given the situation at the top of Yan Zhong's Mingqiao Mountain, and the fact that the old man who died was Baodan Xiaocheng, and many guards, he was killed on the spot without a fierce fight, or died in a coma for several days, and none of his body was fatal.
Scar, this technique is unbelievable, even if it is a Nascent Soul, a person with a golden body, it is impossible that even the two masters can't spot a clue?"
Hua Qianxing smiled bitterly, "It just so happened that we couldn't find out the slightest trace of this matter. I think that Shaolin Zen Master Huikong's puzzled look was not a sign of deception. If we want to find out the truth about this matter, we have to find Na Yan."
Zhongzhang is not allowed to ask..."
Chu Nanfeng nodded: "What do you mean by Jungui?"
"Jun Gui thinks that he knows that this matter is strange, but he heard someone from Si Tianjian say that the so-called auspicious aura has not been damaged by others. It seems that he has no intention of pursuing it in detail at the moment, but with his intelligence, he
I also thought that this matter is not simple, and I want to..."
Hua Qianxing on the side saw that Wu Wangbo was hesitant to speak, so he smiled and said: "As soon as I stepped on the mountain gate, he became hesitant in speaking. It's really strange. That Jungui meant to ask the mountain chief to help him, and there was no one around him.
There are no experts available, so we can only put aside our careful investigation for the time being."
Chu Nanfeng spoke quietly for a moment and then smiled: "Disciple will go to look for Luyi soon. The two masters can decide on the affairs of the academy. The king is noble and virtuous, and the current emperor has great talents and broad plans. If the world can be stabilized, the academy will be all meager."
There is nothing you can't do, and besides, this is also the original intention of the two teachers and master."
Wu and Hua, like Yi Wuwei, both joined the army in their early years. They both wanted to use their talents and martial arts to follow the Ming Dynasty to stabilize the country. One followed Huang Chao, and the two followed Li Keyong, but neither of them got what they wanted.
Then he hid in Taibai Mountain.
"Oh? The mountain chief is going to find the princess?" Hua Qianxing was stunned and looked at Wu Wangbo.
"According to Master Wuzhen's judgment, Xilan should still be in the human world, disciple..." Chu Nanfeng paused, "It has been seventeen years. I think she has suffered many grievances..."
Not only did he want to look for Ma Xilan, but he also wanted to find out the whereabouts of Yi Wuwei. He thought that Yi Wuwei had left a message with Mu Daocheng seven years ago. If there was any news about Ma Xilan, he would return to the academy within three years. Now there is no news, and he felt confident in his heart.
Worried, but afraid of force, the two of them became more worried after learning about it, and did not tell the real reason why Yi Wuwei left the academy.
Although the sad look in Chu Nanfeng's eyes disappeared for a fleeting moment, it was also seen by Wu Wangbo. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Knowing that he was the most sincere lover, he now had the opportunity to find Ma Xilan. Naturally, he was happy for him. Hearing this
He nodded and said: "Chief Shan, please go find the princess with peace of mind. You don't have to worry about the affairs of the academy..."
After pondering for a while, he added: "As for what you want...if the current emperor follows the way of heaven and wins the hearts of the people, I and Hua Laodi still have some strength in their old bones, so it is feasible to help him."
When Chu Nanfeng saw Wu Wangbo's silver beard fluttering and his expression solemn, he nodded, "That's very good. The two masters will have to worry about everything in the academy."
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The ice and snow scenery of Taibai Mountain is naturally different from the green grass of Liuling Mountain, but Xiao Muyun feels that it has a different artistic conception. For practicing the Taisu Heart Sutra, the vast and lonely environment may be more helpful for meditation. More than five months later, Xiao Muyun
It is stepping onto the threshold of returning to the true state.
After studying during the day, he and Luo Xiaoyao would go into the mountains with Min Xingwu and Meng Xiaohu and Chang Shan to catch birds and animals, or follow Min Zhenghua to practice medicine, or discuss various schools of thought with Jiang Wuya, but...
Everyone had their own experiences. Wu, Hua, and Chu Nanfeng naturally greatly admired his wisdom and wisdom.
At the beginning of April, the weather in Taibai Mountain was getting warmer. One morning, Chu Nanfeng called Luo Xiaoyao, "Your master once got a sword when he was marching and fighting, and it sank in the Taibai Sea. Today, I will find it."
I will hand it over to you, and you will go up the mountain with me as my master."
Luo Xiaoyao looked at the soft-looking Meng Nanfeng and thought of the ten-year appointment with his father Luo Hanshui. He felt that his master, who usually kept things quiet, was about to leave. He looked dazed and said in a trembling voice.
: "Master..."
Chu Nanfeng did not say a word, but stood up and walked forward. Luo Xiaoyao had no choice but to follow. Along the way, the spring was full of green pines, birds were chirping, and the water was flowing softly. Luo Xiaoyao had no intention of admiring it, and was confused.
Looking at Chu Nanfeng's figure as he walked, he unknowingly came to a trough valley to the north of Baxiantai. He saw a large lake in the valley. The mist on the lake surface seemed to be blown away by the wind. Thin ice floated on the lake, and the lake light was like a mirror.
It's like things are being sucked in, and a thick fog is filling the air, surrounding the body and making it impossible for the eyes to penetrate.
Chu Nanfeng stood by the lake and stared at the lake for a moment. Suddenly, there was a slight whistle, and the fog within dozens of feet dissipated. However, he stretched out his hand to explore and raise, and a qi machine escaped into the lake. In an instant, a circle of ripples on the lake surface rippled slightly, and then returned to the lake.
The water splashed, and suddenly there was a sound like a dragon's roar. Amidst the cold light, a sharp sword broke through the water. It paused for a moment three feet above the lake, then suddenly dropped to a foot above the lake.
As soon as Chu Nanfeng withdrew his right hand, the sword flew into Chu Nanfeng's hand. Luo Xiaoyao suddenly felt chilled to the bones, and the temperature around him dropped sharply. He heard Chu Nanfeng sigh: "I have heard about this famous name for a long time, more than forty years, and I just got it today."
We have met, I am really lucky, Shuilongyin... The coldness has not chilled my heart, but my breath has penetrated my bones, good, good."
After staring at the sword body for a long time, he turned around and handed the sword to Luo Xiaoyao, "More than forty years ago, your master sank it into this lake. At that time, I had not yet started learning. Later, I heard your master mention it and I learned the name of this sword."
Summon the water dragon’s chant.”
"Master once said that this sword has a very murderous aura, so he submerged it into this lake to rest and nourish its nature. This sword came out of the lake today, and the mist was taken by its god and dispersed. It shows that master has succeeded in cultivating the sword, haha..."
Luo Xiaoyao took the sword and felt the coldness at first, and the light of the sword was like a mirror. After a breath, he felt that the roar of the water dragon was like the scorching sun and ice, and the pearl was covered with dust. He only heard Chu Nanfeng say: "The scabbard is shaking the Xiantai master."
You can find it on the rock behind the house where your ancestors lived."
After saying this, he straightened up and disappeared in an instant. He only heard a voice coming: "The peak reaches the heavenly realm and the fog is hundreds of feet away. The lake is full of immortal energy and water dragons roar. If we can enjoy peace and quiet, I will be drunk and unwilling to wake up."
Luo Xiaoyao murmured and repeated Chu Nanfeng's poems, and was stunned in place for a moment. A cloud of mist came over, and his figure disappeared in an instant.
Xiao Muyun returned from practicing in the back mountain and entered the backyard courtyard. He saw Cheng Rou entering from the front courtyard door with tears in her eyes. When she saw Xiao Muyun, she rushed over and said in a trembling voice: "Where is uncle? Are you with me too?"
Say goodbye and leave..."
When Xiao Muyun heard it for the first time, he felt like a thunderbolt. It took him a while to come back to his senses and asked, "Rou'er, what did you say?"
"My uncle just said goodbye to my grandpa. He said he was looking for... my aunt. He promised Rou'er that he would send Rou'er to Chanzhou. Woo, woo..." Cheng Rou was already sobbing.
It turned out that the Chu family had gone to Chanzhou with Jiang Qiubai's family, leaving Cheng Rou who was practicing martial arts in the academy. Chu Nanfeng had promised to send Cheng Rou to Chanzhou, but unexpectedly she left to look for Ma Xilan.
Xiao Muyun was stunned when he heard this and had mixed feelings in his heart. Like Cheng Rou, she was born in a family of officials and was favored since childhood. After leaving home, she became Chu Nanfeng's teacher, entered Taibai Academy, and followed Chu Nanfeng.
, Yu Sheng gets along with his family, like a father, like a mother, like a teacher, like a friend. He left Chu Nanfeng without saying goodbye, and felt very sad in his heart.
After being stunned for a moment, he seemed to have thought of something, and then ran towards the wooden house where Luo Xiaoyao was staying. He opened the door but there was no one there. He felt even more panicked. He stood at the door and said hurriedly to Cheng Rou who was following him: "
Is Senior Brother Luo also traveling with us?"
But seeing Cheng Rou shaking her head and crying, but not answering, she suddenly felt sad, her eyes were moist, and tears fell silently.
Wu Wangbo sighed at Hua Qianxing from a distance, "Brother Hua, is the mountain chief affectionate or ruthless?"
"The mountain chief taught Xiaoyao for ten years, perfected the friendship between Han Shui and him, accepted Mu Yun as his disciple, and ended the fate of Mu Daocheng teaching swordsmanship. He has no worries. If the princess is still alive, the mountain chief should find her.
She...hey."
It was already noon when Luo Xiaoyao came down from Baxian Terrace. When he saw Cheng Rou and Xiao Muyun standing at the entrance of the academy with tears in their eyes, he knew that Chu Nanfeng had left the academy. He felt sad in his heart. He was silent for a moment, and suddenly he looked up to the sky and howled.
Everyone in the courtyard stood up when they heard the sound, but seeing Luo Xiaoyao, Xiao Muyun, and Cheng Rou in their current state, Zhao Yinshan and Jiang Wuya looked at each other, knowing that Chu Nanfeng had left without saying goodbye, so they all remained silent.
Luo Xiaoyao lost his mother when he was young, and when he was eight years old, he was sent to Chu Nanfeng by Luo Hanshui to practice literature and martial arts. Luo Hanshui also sent someone to bring Luo Xiaoyao back to the main pavilion of Tongbao Pavilion for a month and a half reunion every year to enjoy family happiness.
When Luo Hanshui was 20 years old, Luo Hanshui married Yan. Yan also loved Luo Xiaoyao very much. Perhaps because she was not the biological mother and son, Luo Xiaoyao finally felt a little reserved and did not want to return to the pavilion. On the contrary, Luo Xiaoyao
In Hanshui, Mrs. Yan came to Taibai Academy to see him.
In the past few years, he and Chu Nanfeng have been almost inseparable. If Chu Nanfeng went out, he would tell him his whereabouts. He had never left without saying goodbye. In his mind, he remembered the words Mu Daocheng said in Mingyue Villa, Master Yi Wuwei
I left the mountain just to look for Mahilan, but she was nowhere to be found. I felt that Chu Nanfeng had left this time, and I didn’t know when I would see him again. I felt very sad at the moment.
Looking at the creek not far away, he stood there for a moment, then suddenly drew his sword and stood up. Everyone heard a sword sound like a dragon's roar, and a dazzling cold light. Luo Xiaoyao had already jumped into the creek and struck out with his sword.
The water splashed, and a water curtain more than ten feet high rose up. The colorful water droplets illuminated by the sun were seen falling over the creek. The sword light was dazzling, and it had merged with Luo Xiaoyao's body.
The light and shadow, the leaves by the stream, and the mountain flowers flew away from the branches one after another with the sword intent, flying all over the sky with the sword intent.
It was already April, and everyone outside the courtyard felt that the sword energy was chilling, and the sadness in the sword style was disturbing. Wu Wangbo, who had arrived at the entrance of the academy, sighed: "A sword is full of frost."
Academy, good sword, good sword moves."
The moves used by Luo Xiaoyao were actually the seven sword moves created by Chu Nanfeng when they married and lived in the Jade Emperor Pond. These seven moves were created by Chu Nanfeng because he missed Ma Xilan deeply, and the moves were made with the utmost affection and intention.