After they were seated, some Taoist people served tea, while Qi Xuansu presented the gift given by Yao Pei, and then began to greet each other politely.
Zhang Guyan is just Qi Xuansu's clan uncle, not a serious uncle. He has no intention of intervening in Zhang Yuelu's marriage, and he cannot influence Zhang Yuelu's marriage. Naturally, he is happy to form a good relationship with Qi Xuansu.
Under Qi Xuansu's deliberate compliments, the two of them had a great conversation. They first talked about Yunjin Mountain and Yujing, and then slowly moved to the Wanxiang Taoist Palace. Qi Xuansu talked about his practice of the "Magic Sword", and took advantage of the situation to talk about himself.
When I was young, my dream was to become an unparalleled swordsman, able to dominate the world with ease and ease. Although I learned the magic sword, I still deeply regret that I could not learn the sword.
When Zhang Guyan talked about this matter, he talked as usual. He took the initiative to talk about several major sword techniques of Taoism and made many comments.
Qi Xuansu did not directly ask about "The Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Beidou", but asked very generally about some concepts of swordsmanship that were not too advanced or too simple. If you are a heavenly being who is proficient in swordsmanship, then these concepts have been infiltrated into your bones.
It's like instinct. If they don't specialize in teaching kendo, it would be difficult to distinguish what is basic entry content and what is more advanced content at the first time. They will even naturally mistake some advanced content for very basic content.
It's easy to expose flaws. What's more, if you just dabble in it and haven't experienced actual combat, your perceptions are completely different, and you can tell them in words. It's just what you see on paper that makes you realize it, and you know you have to do it in practice.
Qi Xuansu wanted to confirm first whether Zhang Guyan was a sword wielder, and then check others.
Soon, Qi Xuansu roughly confirmed that Zhang Guyan only knew a little bit about it and was still talking about it on paper, not an expert in swordsmanship. If these were all Zhang Guyan's disguises and he really deceived Qi Xuansu, then Qi Xuansu would also be convinced and would not lose.
injustice.
So Qi Xuansu didn't ask further, and talked about Qi Jianyuan's affairs from the way of swordsmanship, and then prepared to stand up and leave.
At this moment, Zhang Guyan said unintentionally: "When it comes to swordsmanship, I'm not good at it, but Hu teaches me to do it, so he hides it deeply."
"Hu Jiaoxi?" Qi Xuansu's heart moved, "Which expert is this?"
Zhang Guyan said: "Hu Jiaoxi's full name is Hu Jiaode. Like me, he is also a special Jinzi Jiaoxi. He is relatively solitary. I only know that he is a celestial being. As for the other details, I don't know anything about it.
It was by chance that I found out that he was proficient in swordsmanship. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival of the year before last. I went to Xingye Lake with my three or five friends to enjoy the moon, and drank a pot of "Drunken Life, Dreams of Death".
I went to Xunyuan in a daze. At that time, Xunyuan had not been renovated into a residence for preparing and preparing wine for sacrificial wine. I happened to stumble upon him practicing sword practice, and only then did I know that he was an expert in this way."
Qi Xuan Suruo asked unintentionally: "
So what kind of sword technique does this Coach Hu practice?"
Zhang Guyan frowned and pondered for a long time, and said with some uncertainty: "Our Zhang family has been friends with Cihang for generations. It is definitely not the 'Cihang Pudu Sword Code', nor our Zhang family's 'Dragon and Tiger Sword Art', nor is it the 'Dragon and Tiger Sword Art' of our Zhang family.
It can't be the 'Thirteen Swords of Taiyin' which is biased towards magic. I vaguely remember that the sword energy was awe-inspiring and overflowing with murderous intent. It was either 'Heaven-defying Tribulation' or 'Thirty-Six Swords of Beidou'."
Qi Xuansu was overjoyed, but he still pretended to be surprised: "Zhang Gaogong must have read it wrong, right? As far as I know, the Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper will shorten your life. Who would practice it?"
"That's not entirely true." Zhang Guyan began to think back as hard as he could.
Qi Xuansu is not surprised. It is not that the memory of heavenly beings is too bad. The key is that after drinking "Drunken Life and Dreams of Death", half-drunk and half-awake, the memory is inherently incomplete.
After a while, Zhang Guyan said again: "It's probably the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper'. I remember that when Professor Hu was practicing swordsmanship, he was mysterious and unpredictable. It should be the 'Xing Zhuan Dou Shi' technique, although it is called 'South Dipper'.
"The Twenty-Eight Sword Techniques" also contains the term "Xing Zhuan Dou Shi", but it is by no means so sharp, but more neutral and peaceful."
Qi Xuansu sighed: "I didn't expect that some people actually practice the 'Thirty-Six Swords of the Big Dipper', but then again, there are people who learn the 'Thirteen Swords of the Taiyin', so it's not surprising that they practice the 'Thirty-Six Swords of the Big Dipper'.
"
Zhang Kuqi nodded and said: "Speaking of which, Professor Hu is indeed a bit mature. His early hair is probably a hidden danger in practicing the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper'."
Qi Xuansu changed the subject and exchanged a few words before saying goodbye and leaving.
However, Qi Xuansu did not rush to see Yao Pei. Instead, he went to the library in Genyuan first, then returned to his residence, and did not go to see Yao Pei until late at night.
At this time, Yao Pei had returned from Yao Fuli, and as expected, he had gained nothing. In this regard, Yao Pei, who was good at observing the subtle expressions of others, was better at distinguishing between true and false, far better than Qi Xuansu, who relied on experience to test.
After Qi Xuansu recounted his experience, Yao Pei fell into deep thought: "Now it seems that the two people who are most suspicious are Hu Jiaode, who is suspected of practicing the 'Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper,'
It’s Zhang Guyan who got this clue.”
Qi Xuansu said: "I think so too. Either we are very lucky and hit the target. Or Zhang Guyan deliberately diverted his attention to mislead us. He has this move.
machine."
Yao Pei tapped the table with his fingers: "Since you haven't seen any flaws in Zhang Guyan, let's test Hu Jiaode first, and we'll know after one try."
"Strike the grass to scare the snake. Use a stick to strike the grass to scare the snake out of the grass." Qi Xuansu said thoughtfully, "But how to test it?"
Yao Pei found Hu Jiaode's information from the roster and said, "I'm not from Beichen Hall. I don't know too advanced techniques, so I'll just get straight to the point."
"Okay." Qi Xuansu took out the Tiangang Hall's special outer belt, which is convenient for hanging various weapons, including the very heavy "Dragon Hand Gun".
Yao Pei still had his hands empty, showing his arrogance.
The two of them left Zhenyuan together and went directly to Hu Jiaode's residence.
This place is quite remote, but the key is that it is not too far away from the residence of the female instructor. In terms of distance, it is indeed possible for him to reach the place where Qi Jianyuan died as soon as possible.
Yao Pei didn't say anything nonsense and took the initiative to knock on the door. ??
Just no one responded.
Yao Pei said expressionlessly: "It seems that what is said on the roster is true. This person is withdrawn and refuses to be cared for by the Taoist people arranged by the Taoist palace. He does not want the assistance of low-quality Taoist priests and walks alone."
Qi Xuansu asked: "What's next? Do we break in?"
"Good idea." Before Qi Xuansu could react, Yao Pei had already exerted force on his hands. The two courtyard doors turned into ashes, and the talisman array was triggered. But before it could take effect, Yao Pei had already taken out a token and forcibly stopped it.
The operation of the formation.
Qi Xuansu said in surprise: "You copied Mr. Sun's token again?"
Yao Pei did not look at Qi Xuansu, but just looked at the dark courtyard: "This is not a replica, but a real token. Mr. Sun loaned it to me temporarily and allowed me to do things easily."
While the two were talking, a figure appeared in the courtyard like a ghost, looking at the two of them coldly.
"The stars change."
It is indeed the "Thirty-Six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper".
This is a man who seems to be about the age of Zhi Tianming. He has gray hair and a thin body, which looks quite old.
Yao Pei put away the token and said in a calm tone: "Hu Jiaode, your evil deeds have been exposed, why don't you just surrender? If you cooperate honestly, you still have a chance of survival. If you stubbornly resist, you will give up and follow suit."
If you go against it and persist in your stubbornness, you will be punished and there will be no room left."
Qi Xuansu thought that Yao Pei was just being modest when he said she had no experience in this field, but he didn't expect that she was not modest at all.
I'm telling the truth. I really don't have any experience at all.
Before he finished speaking, Hu Jiaode flashed the sword in his hand, and without any intention of defending himself, he attacked Yao Pei without saying a word.
The offensive was extremely ruthless.
Yao Pei did not use the "Gong Candle Staff", but floated back, raised his hand, and two cold lights shot out, hitting Hu Jiaode's shoulders and thighs respectively. They were two flying knives, and the blades were all engulfed.
Among them, only the handle of the knife is left.
It's just that Hu Jiaode didn't seem to be aware of this, and he was close to Yao Pei in the blink of an eye.
However, the expression on Yao Pei's face did not change at all. He continued to retreat, holding a flying knife with both hands, but did not draw it.
At this moment, Qi Xuansu slashed out with his sword and stopped Hu Jiaode.
It's one thing that Yao Pei can beat Hu Jiaode, but Qi Xuansu can't just watch. The two of them work together to win faster. Qi Jianyuan is not far away from Yin Jian, so he still strives for "stable".
Just as soon as they fought, Qi Xuansu realized something was wrong. Not to mention that the "Thirty-six Sword Techniques of the Big Dipper" were far more lethal than the "Twenty-Eight Sword Techniques of the Southern Dipper". As for the person who uses the sword, Hu Jiaode simply didn't want it.
Qi Xuansu would only fight for his life at the critical moment of life and death. He would fight for his life whenever he met. Therefore, Hu Jiaode put great pressure on Qi Xuansu, and Qi Jianyuan could not compete with him at all.
Comparable.
After only ten moves, Qi Xuansu was already at an absolute disadvantage. If he continued to fight, he would have to use his "Magic Sword" with all his strength to resist. However, his "Magic Sword" could not be retracted and retracted freely, and his relatives were not recognized.
If you are not fighting alone, the limitations are quite large.
Fortunately, he was not alone at this time. Yao Pei shot another flying knife at Hu Jiaode's heart. This was a critical point, forcing Hu Jiaode to block with his sword. This gave Qi Xuansu a moment of respite.
opportunity.
Qi Xuansu's right hand holding the sword trembled slightly, and with his left hand he pulled out the "Dragon Painting Gun" and shouted: "Hu Jiaode, do you really want to fight against the Taoist sect?"
Hu Jiaode didn't answer, as if he knew that he was no match for the young man and woman in front of him. Since he couldn't attack them, he turned around and ran away without hesitation.
Yao Pei frowned slightly, and fired another flying knife, hitting Hu Jiaode in the back of the heart. However, Hu Jiaode did not stop, but with the power of this knife, he disappeared into the vast night in the blink of an eye.
Qi Xuansu was not in a hurry to pursue him, but frowned and said, "He wants to escape? Now that the Wanxiang Dao Palace is closed, where can he escape to?"
Yao Pei was also thinking about this problem: "It's quite strange that this person didn't even say a word to defend himself and then ran away in a hurry."