The seventh episode, the first chapter, the hidden worries
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Zhang Xiaofan looked at the middle-aged scribe in front of him, that is, the "Ghost King" who is today's righteous confidant, and his mind was in confusion. Over the past few days, he had had small doubts about his past beliefs in his heart. In fact, they were all rooted in
A conversation at the tea stall at the foot of Kongsang Mountain that day.
Now, seeing his old friend again, his mood was so complicated that he almost forgot about his situation here and now.
But even if he forgets, the people next to him will not.
Xiao Zhou stretched out his hand to wipe the blood from his mouth, stood up reluctantly, and whispered to Zhang Xiaofan and Tian Linger: "This man is too high-minded and invincible. I will hold him back. You two leave quickly!"
After that, he stretched out his hand and thrust the "Seven Star Sword" that was inserted into the rock wall upside down and was vibrating slightly. As if it was summoned by him, it broke out of the wall with a "clang" and flew back to his hand.
The Ghost King looked at Xiao Zhou, nodded, with a smile still on his face, and said: "With your way of doing things, it seems that the young disciples of Qingyun Sect will be led by you in their generation. I didn't expect that Qingyun Sect, besides this Zhang Xiaofan, would have you as the leader.
There are actually talents like you, not bad, not bad!”
Zhang Xiaofan was startled, but found that his senior sister Tian Ling'er and Na Xiao Zhou were looking at him. Their faces felt a little hot for a moment, but they didn't know what to say.
Xiao Zhou took a deep breath and took a step forward. The Seven-Star Sword in his hand lit up, but the Ghost King did not make any move. He just stood there and looked at him with a smile. Xiao Zhou knew that this man was really the strongest enemy he had ever encountered in his life.
But there are fellow juniors and fellow disciples behind him, so he cannot abandon the fight and run away no matter what. He only hopes that he can hold him back and let the two fellow disciples leave first.
Unexpectedly, just as he was about to use his luck to control the sword, suddenly his heart and blood suddenly surged and poured up. He couldn't hold it in any longer, and he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wow" sound.
Zhang Xiaofan and Tian Linger were shocked and rushed forward to help him. Xiao Zhou's face turned pale, knowing that he had been struck by the ghost king, his internal organs were shaken, his meridians were injured, and he could no longer cast spells. He was horrified, half of which was
Knowing that they are in a desperate situation, the other half is shocked by the high level of this ghost king. The harm to the righteous path in the future will be incalculable.
The Ghost King looked at him and suddenly said: "You are trying your best to fight, but you want to hold me back for a while so that your two fellow disciples can escape?"
Xiao Zhou snorted and didn't answer, but Tian Linger stood up, stood in front of him, and said angrily: "Demon heretic, don't think that you are proud of being a better person, I'm not afraid of you!"
Zhang Xiaofan was shocked. Just now the Ghost King injured Xiao Zhou with one blow. Anyone could see that he was extremely skilled, and the three of them together might not be his opponent. Seeing Tian Linger's fearless appearance,
Feeling a little worried in her heart, she stepped forward and pulled her to signal Tian Linger not to be too impulsive.
Tian Linger hadn't reacted yet, but this move had already fallen into the eyes of the Ghost King and Baguio. Baguio's face was gloomy, he snorted coldly, looked at Tian Linger, then at Zhang Xiaofan, and suddenly said
: "Zhang Xiaofan, this is the senior sister Tian Linger you have been talking about, right?"
Tian Linger and Xiao Zhou were both surprised. Xiao Zhou frowned and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, do you know both father and daughter?"
Zhang Xiaofan was silent for a long time and whispered: "Yes."
At this time, Tian Linger suddenly shouted and said: "Ah! I recognized you. You are the demon sect witch who sneaked over that night. Later, we chased you to the small island outside, saying that you were looking for Xiaofan.
That person..."
Halfway through her words, she suddenly stopped talking and just stared at Zhang Xiaofan.
Zhang Xiaofan was in a state of confusion. In fact, what he had been most afraid of all along was the occurrence of such a scene. Now that it had indeed occurred, he still didn't know how to cope with it.
The Ghost King stood there and saw Zhang Xiaofan's complex expression, but he still smiled and said: "Brother Zhang, we said goodbye at the foot of Kongsang Mountain that day. How have you been these days?"
Zhang Xiaofan was upset and ignored him. Xiao Zhou frowned and was really confused. Seeing the ambiguous expressions of the Ghost King and his daughter towards this junior brother, the relationship between them was probably very unusual. However, the Qingyun Sect had strict rules and regulations.
Associating with people in the Demonic Path is strictly prohibited. I don't know what the relationship between Junior Brother Zhang and the two of them is, but don't break the rules, otherwise it will be very bad.
But this was not the time to ask questions after all. The three of them were still in despair. Xiao Zhou reluctantly gathered his thoughts and turned to face the Ghost King. Just as he was about to speak, the Ghost King glanced at him and suddenly said first: "You force your true energy, secretly
I poured spiritual power into the Seven Star Sword, but you want to use the remaining power to hold me back so that your two fellow disciples can have a chance to escape?"
Xiao Zhou's body was shaken and his face was ashen. Unexpectedly, this ghost king was so thoughtful. With his way of doing things and being prepared in advance, he and the others were probably unlucky.
Unexpectedly, the Ghost King smiled slightly and said: "You don't have to be disappointed, I have no intention of making things difficult for you."
"What?" Xiao Zhou and Tian Linger asked in surprise at the same time. Zhang Xiaofan also looked at him with a surprised look on his face.
The Ghost King looked at Baguio, then turned to look at Zhang Xiaofan, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhang, that day under the Dead Soul Abyss of Kongsang Mountain, you showed true love to Yao'er in times of need, and we experienced life and death together..."
He was only halfway through his words when Zhang Xiaofan's expression changed. He even felt that Xiao Zhou and Tian Linger beside him were looking at him with strange eyes. He felt anxious and was about to say: "You, you are so stupid..."
At this moment, Zhang Xiaofan saw Baguio's eyes, and saw that there was a hint of sadness in her bright eyes. Suddenly he remembered that windy and rainy night, when the heaven and earth were in silence, but she was the only one accompanying him.
The scene of suffering made me feel inexplicably weak in my heart, but I could no longer say these words.
But the Ghost King's words still continued: "And that day you opened your mind to Yao'er and resolved the knot between our father and daughter for more than ten years. It can be said that you are kind to me." He smiled and said: "
Just for your sake today, I will let you three go. But if you return to Qingyun in the future, you will definitely be criticized by those old guys who don’t know right from wrong. Why don’t you join my holy religion? I will definitely take it seriously.
As for you, it would be nice for you and Yao'er to live together, wouldn't it..."
"Shut up!" He yelled, but Zhang Xiaofan couldn't bear it anymore, pointed at the Ghost King, and said loudly: "Kill me! Even if I die, I will not join your demon sect!"
Tian Linger breathed a sigh of relief, clapped her hands and said, "Well said, Xiaofan."
But Xiao Zhou next to him glanced at Zhang Xiaofan lightly, but his brows still did not loosen.
The Ghost King smiled and shook his head, saying: "That's all, that's up to you. Anyway, the days are long, so you can think about it slowly!"
After saying that, he pulled Baguio and the two of them flew out of the cave without stopping.
Baguio suddenly turned around in mid-air and looked at Zhang Xiaofan. When Zhang Xiaofan saw her looking back, he felt a sense of confusion in his originally angry heart.
Xiao Zhou stood aside and saw his expression, but his brows furrowed even more tightly.
The Ghost King and his daughter quickly disappeared into the darkness. After a while, there was a sudden noise outside, as if the righteous people were suddenly attacked by something.
Soon after, there were roars and sharp winds, and it seemed that many people were flying into the sky together.
I heard the powerful voice of Cangsong Taoist, which was heard all over the place, saying: "Who do you respect? Your Taoism is so profound, why don't you dare to come down and learn from this poor Taoist?"
These words were obviously addressed to the Ghost King, but there was only a whistling wind and no one answered. It seemed that the Ghost King and Baguio were far away.
In the cave, it became quiet at this moment. Tian Linger looked at Xiao Zhou's pale face and said with some concern: "Senior Brother Zhou, your health is okay! Uh, I wonder which uncle you are a disciple of?"
Zhang Xiaofan looked at Xiao Zhou's shaky appearance from the side, and quickly ran over and supported him. Xiao Zhou glanced at him, and Zhang Xiaofan felt a little uncomfortable and lowered his head.
Xiao Zhou sighed softly, showed a smile, and said to the two of them: "Don't call me Senior Brother Zhou. This is the pseudonym I used to sneak into the Demon Cult. My surname is not Zhou."
Tian Linger said "Ah" and said, "Then you are..."
Xiao Zhou smiled, and at the same time his brows twitched, as if something hurt, but then he returned to normal, and said with a smile: "I am Qingyun Sect Tongtian Peak, a disciple of Master Daoxuan, my surname is Xiao, my name is Yicai
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"What, you are Senior Brother Xiao Xiao Yicai?"
Xiao Zhou, also known as Xiao Yicai, nodded with a smile.
Zhang Xiaofan and Tian Linger looked at each other. This name was a name they had admired for a long time.
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It's late at night, and the night sky above Liubo Mountain is filled with countless bright stars, twinkling and shining, illuminating the world.
Somewhere in a secret place, the Ghost King walked out slowly and saw Baguio standing alone on a hillside, staring blankly in the direction to the east of Liubo Mountain.
That is the place where people on the right path live.
The Ghost King sighed softly, walked behind her, and said softly: "Yaoer, you are exposed late at night, so be careful."
Baguio moved, turned around silently, forced a smile, and said, "Yes, thank you, dad."
The Ghost King looked at her expression and suddenly said: "Are you thinking about that boy Zhang Xiaofan?"
Baguio's face turned red but she said nothing.
The Ghost King showed a loving look on his face, patted his daughter on the shoulder, took two steps forward, and said, "When I saw him today, I found that since he went to the Fire Dragon Cave with you, his Taoism seems to have taken a step further."
Baguio was startled for a moment, with a look of joy on his face, and said, "Really?"
The Ghost King nodded and said: "I speculate that he probably had some understanding after reading the first volume of the 'Book of Heaven'." At this point, he turned his head and smiled and said: "Speaking of which, you gave me the blood from the Blood Cave.
After I read the general outline of the first volume of the Heavenly Book that I brought out, it was of great help to Taoist cultivation."
Baguio said happily: "Really?"
The Ghost King nodded and said: "Yes, there are four volumes of the Heavenly Book, and there is a fifth volume in the legend, but no one has ever seen it. But since ancient times, four volumes have been passed down in our holy religion, but unfortunately many of them have been lost. Our Ghost King Sect
The success we have today is mainly due to the fact that the previous generation of Ghost King Patriarch accidentally obtained the second volume of the Book of Heaven three hundred years ago."
At this point, he paused and then said: "It's just that in the second volume, although the Taoism is profound and mysterious, the general text and key formulas are closely followed from the first volume.
So for hundreds of years, our Ghost King Sect can only share the world with the three major sects of Hehuan Sect, Changsheng Hall, and Wandu Sect. But in the future, hehe..."
Baguio smiled and said: "Then I want to congratulate dad."
The Ghost King smiled and nodded, saying: "You have really made a great contribution this time. I originally sent you to the Kongsang Mountain Blood Refining Hall. In addition to letting you experience it, I just wanted to find out if the black-hearted old man could leave any magic weapon.
But unexpectedly, he brought back the Heavenly Book, which is ten times better than any magic weapon."
Baguio smiled, but his face suddenly darkened.
The ghost king looked at his daughter for a long time and suddenly burst into laughter.
Baguio woke up with a start, her face turned red, and she said angrily: "Dad..."
The Ghost King smiled and shook his head, saying, "Why are you so worried?"
Baguio gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, it's not like you haven't seen Zhang Xiaofan's treatment of his senior sister Tian Linger today. I'm just afraid..."
The Ghost King said: "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that he is infatuated and has no interest in you?"
Baguio lowered his head.
The Ghost King said calmly: "I think differently from you."
Baguio was taken aback and said, "Dad, what did you say?"
The Ghost King said: "From what I saw today, Zhang Xiaofan was indeed kind to his senior sister, but at the critical moment when you and Xiao Zhou were fighting, he couldn't control himself and screamed out without caring about his own safety. Just because of this
One thing, and in the past, you shared life and death with him, accompanying him all the way. In his heart, maybe he doesn't understand it yet, but your weight may not be much worse than that of his senior sister."
Baguio's face turned red again, and she looked even more charming under the night sky, but then her eyes moved, revealing a look of joy that could not be concealed.
The Ghost King saw her expression in his eyes, walked over and stroked her hair gently, his caring expression unmistakable, and said: "However, you can't be happy too early. First of all, he can't cross the different doors.
Moreover, it is impossible for his masters, uncles and uncles in Qingyun Sect to allow him to have any affection for you. That’s why before I left today, I deliberately made your relationship ambiguous. I think
That person named Xiao Zhou must have a high status in the Qingyun Sect. If he goes back to spread the word, the Qingyun Sect will definitely be suspicious of Zhang Xiaofan. In this way, the possibility of him joining our Holy Religion will be increased!"
Having said that, he seemed very proud of what he had done and laughed twice.
Baguio laughed at first, but soon after, he slowly put away his smile and lowered his head silently.
The Ghost King frowned and said, "What's wrong?"
Baguio hesitated for a moment and said softly: "I, I'm a little worried. If this happens, I'm afraid Xiaofan will suffer again!"
The Ghost King snorted and said: "If it is not sharpened, how will the sword be sharp? If he can't bear this little pain, let alone hand you over to him.
I look down on him too!"
Baguio nodded slowly, but for some reason, he was still worried. He couldn't help but look eastward, but he could only see the vast forest under the sky, blocking his sight, as if he were thousands of mountains and rivers away.
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Xiao Yicai's sudden appearance really caused a commotion in the Qingyun Sect. Cangsong Taoist and Tian Buyi were both surprised and happy. Moreover, from Xiao Yicai's mouth, they also learned that the Demon Sect seemed to be looking for someone to appear on Liubo Mountain.
He discovered the strange beast "Kui Niu" and unexpectedly learned that the Ghost King, one of the four major masters of the Demon Sect, had also arrived here.
At this moment, Xiao Yicai was lying on a temporary stone bed due to physical injuries, with his back against the stone wall. There were only Taoist Cangsong and Tian Buyi around him, and the other disciples had been temporarily sent away.
Taoist Cangsong nodded slowly, with a solemn look on his face, and said: "It turns out that man is the new generation of Ghost King of the Demon Sect's Ghost King Sect. He is indeed profound in his Taoism."
Tian Buyi frowned and said: "Yicai, how did you get into the Demon Sect?"
Xiao Yicai smiled and said: "On that day, I was ordered by my mentor to sneak into Kongsang Mountain to investigate the whereabouts of the Demon Cult. Sure enough, I found that there were remnants of the Demon Cult's Blood Refining Hall and others operating there. However, after my many secret observations, these blood refining
The remnants of the church are not serious enemies, so there is nothing to worry about. I just heard them talk about the holy religion many times, and it seems that there is some secret and big move in the demon religion. In order to find out, I changed my name to Xiao Zhou, and it happened that they were hiring people.
On this occasion, seeing that I still have some skills, I actually successfully joined the Demon Cult."
Having said this, he slightly apologized and said to Tian Buyi: "But Master Tian, when Junior Brother Zhang and Junior Sister Lu Xueqi from Xiaozhu Peak fell into the Dead Soul Abyss, I happened to be assigned to deal with Tianyin Temple on the other side.
Senior Brother Faxiang and others were unable to rescue him in time, and I feel a little sorry. But fortunately, Junior Brother Zhang is blessed with good fortune and is safe and sound, so I feel relieved."
Tian Buyi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I can't blame you, you don't have to take it to heart."
Taoist Cangsong listened nearby and suddenly snorted.
Tian Buyi listened and ignored him.
Taoist Cangsong turned to Xiao Yicai and said: "But having said that, nephew Yicai, your move is too risky. You must know that the demon sect thieves are all insidious and cunning. If something goes wrong, you will suffer."
I can't explain to the head brother what kind of harm it is."
Tian Buyi also nodded and said: "Yes, before going down the mountain this time, the head senior brother has not heard from you for several months and is quite worried. He privately told us to pay attention to your whereabouts!"
Xiao Yicai's face darkened and he shook his head and said, "Oh! It's all my fault for making my mentor worried."
Taoist Cangsong smiled slightly and said: "You don't have to think too much. You have made a great contribution this time. When we wipe out the remnants of the demon sect in this place, after we return to the mountain, the head brother will definitely not blame you. I'm afraid we will return the favor."
Even if I want to reward you heavily, you can’t even tell me?”
Xiao Yicai's face turned red and he said, "Uncle Cangsong, you are joking."
Tian Buyi said calmly: "This is not a joke. You have indeed contributed a lot this time. But Yi Cai, please don't do such dangerous things again in the future. The head brother values you very much. In the future, he will become an adult."
After you become an immortal, the position of the head of the clan will most likely be passed on to you. You will have important responsibilities when the time comes, so don’t act willfully again."
Xiao Yicai solemnly said: "Yes. Many thanks to Master Uncle Cangsong and Master Tian for their teachings."
Cangsong Taoist nodded and said: "Okay then! I see you are tired too, so go to bed early! Fortunately, your injury today did not damage the basic meridians, otherwise you would be in trouble."
Xiao Yicai watched Cangsong Taoist and Tian Buyi both stand up, and wanted to stand up to see them off. Tian Buyi held him down, shook his head and said: "You are injured, just have a good rest. We are not in Qingyun Mountain for these customs.
If you can avoid it, then don’t do it!”
Xiao Yicai couldn't bear to disobey him, and he was really tired, so he leaned against the stone wall again and said: "Thank you two uncles, please forgive me for not sending it away."
Taoist Cangsong waved his hand and Tian Buyi walked outside. He was about to reach the entrance of the cave when he suddenly heard Xiao Yicai calling from behind: "Uncle Tian."
Tian Buyi was startled for a moment, turned around and said, "What?"
Xiao Yicai sat back on the stone wall and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, I almost forgot. When I visited my uncle at Dazhu Peak last year, my uncle Suru once mentioned that he wanted a big clam, which is a specialty of the southeast coast.
Pearl, it just so happened that I found one when I came to the East China Sea this time. Uncle Master, do you want to watch it now?"
Tian Buyi pondered for a moment, then looked at Xiao Yicai, laughed, and said: "Hey, if you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten about it. Fortunately, you have the intention, otherwise I will be killed by your master after I return to Dazhu Peak.
Uncle is so annoyed."
Saying that, he walked back with a smile. Cangsong Taoist paused for a moment, naturally not asking about the pearls, and walked out.
In the cave, only Tian Buyi and Xiao Yicai were left.
Tian Buyi walked over with a smile, but when he sat down in front of Xiao Yicai, the smile on his face had disappeared. He looked back slightly and said lightly: "Your Master Su's temper has always been both external and internal.
A hundred years ago, she ran to the East China Sea and found those big oyster pearls. There is no one around now, so if anything happens, you can just say it."
Xiao Yicai nodded, looked at Tian Buyi, and said: "Uncle, you are really smart. I kept you because I wanted to talk to you about your disciple Zhang Xiaofan and Junior Brother Zhang."
Tian Buyi frowned, slightly surprised, and asked, "What happened to him?"
Xiao Yicai coughed and deliberately lowered his voice. Tian Buyi understood immediately, leaned forward slightly, and listened carefully.
There was silence in the cave, with only faint whispers echoing softly at the moment.