Embers of Sword

Chapter 180 Little Mountain Master, Little Shop Master

In the Da Chu Dynasty, in Zhongzhou, petals were falling and the sound of horses’ hooves could be heard.

It is a good time when the ice and snow melt and the flowers bloom.

A plain carriage, all black, was moving slowly along the mountain road.

The groom was wearing a bamboo hat, but he was a young man.

"Master... Little Mountain Master, how long will it take to reach the Great Chu Imperial City?"

Duan Zhao turned around and looked towards the carriage.

"Don't worry, it's almost there."

Xie Xuanyi sat in the car, closed his eyes and said calmly: "I estimate that we will arrive in two or three days... You can go slower."

"Slower?"

Duan Zhao said helplessly: "Aren't you bothered by the bumpy ride? Besides... I didn't see you seeing any scenery along the way."

"Fool, look at the mountains and water with your eyes, how far can you see?"

Xie Xuanyi opened his eyes and said helplessly: "You are a cultivator, of course you have to use your divine sense to see."

Although it was daytime, an oil lamp was lit inside the car.

It is the mountain and sea view that the incense master "gifted" me. After it is ignited with divine thought, one can see the feng shui of the mountains and the direction of fortune within a radius of several miles.

The journey to the imperial city was not in a straight line, but rather winding, following the direction of destiny.

The Taoist technique of "observing qi" is well-known throughout the world.

Xie Xuanyi has always been curious about this technique, but has never had the chance to learn it. Now that he has the "Viewing Mountains and Seas" lamp, he has discovered a lot of interesting things. The fortune of the mountains seems to correspond to the rise and fall of the towns, sects, and families at the foot of the mountains. The direction of the greatest fortune in this area of 100 miles must be the "Dasui Sword Palace."

A huge amount of luck emanated from the Sword Palace and spread in all directions.

It was falling into the towns and cities where Si Qi had cast the Sword Qi Order. Because these towns were close to the Sword Palace, their fortunes began to turn from decline to prosperity. A few days ago, he deliberately visited several families and "observed their faces" in person. He found that the lifespans of the people living in the mountains had been extended as a result.

It can be seen that the actions of the monks on the mountain will bring blessings to the ordinary people living below the mountain.

Correspondingly, the seemingly insignificant people in these small towns will also convey their "good thoughts" to the monks in the mountains through "incense".

Wisps of invisible incense spread into the sky, and when accumulated, they will eventually form a great trend.

at this point.

This further strengthened Xie Xuanyi's original idea. If Dasui Sword Palace wanted to turn the tide, it would need to send a large number of disciples down the mountain.

The itinerary these days has been quite complicated and extremely troublesome.

No wonder Duan Zhao felt a little resentful.

"Do you regret being this driver?"

Xie Xuanyi asked, "I didn't arrange this hard job for you. You could have stayed on Lotus Peak to practice meditation and exchange more with Xu Nianning. If you regret it, it's not too late to go back now."

"Let's not do that... That bitch surnamed Xu was really harsh on me."

Duan Zhao made a bitter face and said miserably, "I have been fighting on Lotus Peak for two months. A layer of skin has almost fallen off my body."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xuanyi smiled and shook his head.

The first two months.

After his sudden enlightenment in Xuanshui Cave, Duan Zhao had no choice but to follow Huang Su in practicing sword. The teaching method and way of dealing with people of his junior sister were exactly the same… There were no so many profound principles, sword cultivation was just a word.

beat!
So Duan Zhao carried the heavy sword and fought with Xu Nian Ning for two months.

No use of the warrior's physique is allowed.

The only way to determine the winner is through kendo.

In this situation... there is no suspense about the outcome. Although this little guy is extremely talented, he is several years younger after all.

To take a step back, even if the restrictions of the rules were relaxed and Duan Zhao was allowed to use his Vajra Realm physique, without exposing Wangyou Island's forbidden trump card, he would most likely not be a match for Xu Nianning.

So when he heard that Xie Xuanyi was going on a long journey, he followed him without hesitation, fearing that he would not take him with him. He immediately patted his chest and promised that he could take care of all the trivial tasks along the way...

It’s still because I’m too young.

Since Xie Xuanyi has already promised the Lord of Wangyou Island, he will definitely bring Duan Zhao with him on this journey.

More than ten days have passed since we stopped and walked along the way.

Putting aside observing the mountain's fortune and verifying the incense, Xie Xuanyi only did one thing along the way.

That is to teach Duan Zhao swordsmanship.

Although the two were not "master and disciple" in name, they were already in reality "master and disciple".

Remove the trivialities, remove the bumps.

The two of them looked at the mountains when they saw them, and admired the water when they saw it, and they lived a leisurely and comfortable life.

There are many mountains and rivers in the territory of the Da Chu Dynasty. Perhaps because the "Beihai Mausoleum" was destroyed, if you use the method of observing mountains and seas, you will find that the Da Chu Dynasty, which was originally withered and deserted, has welcomed a large influx of luck. The originally dry mountains and rivers have added a lot of "beauty". In a few years, this luck will really fall, and the vitality of the Da Chu Dynasty will surely be several times richer.

"Well, you've been working hard these days. No need to slow down. Let's speed up. We should be in Caipu City in an hour."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and comforted him, "Let's go to Caipu City and have a good rest. We will continue our journey tomorrow. We won't take any detours this time. We will go straight to Dachu Imperial City in one go."

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Although he said so, Xie Xuanyi still couldn't help it. After watching the last stretch of the long mountain and water fortune, the two rushed to Caipu City, it was already late at night.

I opened an inn at random.

This time, Xie Xuanyi had enough money, so of course they would not share a room. He booked two good guest rooms. He wanted to personally prepare a bucket of hot water for Duan Zhao to soak the elixir, but unfortunately that person was not lucky enough to do so. He fell asleep before the hot water was ready, and in less than a moment, he was snoring like thunder.

Seeing this, Xie Xuanyi smiled helplessly and returned to his room.

There was a stack of storybooks on the table.

Xie Xuanyi glanced at it. This story book... had an elaborately painted cover, featuring a pretty Taoist nun holding a whisk and with a cold expression.

It obviously came from the imperial city.

"I'm sorry, I'm not very interested in this story..."

He looked outside the room and said calmly, "Thank you for taking the trouble to prepare. If you have something to say, why are you standing outside the door?"

Gently flick your sleeves.

The door suddenly opened.

Outside the door was a young woman who bowed all the way. She was wearing a white shirt and black hair, and was quite creepy.

Of course, the most bizarre thing was the pure white mask that was revealed after she stood up.

The woman wore a pale mask that concealed her facial features. Her figure appeared to be slim, but with the mask on, she looked like a ghost.

"Master Xie, I'm really sorry to bother you in the middle of the night."

She said softly: "Fangyuanfang has been waiting for a long time."

Fangyuanfang?
Xie Xuanyi didn't like beating around the bush, so the other party came straight to the point, which was in line with his personality.

He waved his sleeves, motioning for someone to come in and talk.

The woman in white took a step forward, and the door closed by itself.

"Fang Yuan Fang is very well connected."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled and said, "How did you know I would come to Caipu City?"

"It's not that Fang Yuan Fang has great connections, but the actions of Little Master Xie are really big."

The woman smiled and said, "These days, the news that Dasui Sword Palace has been sending out the 'Sword Qi Order' has spread all over the four regions. Not to mention Dachu, even Nanli has heard about it... At this juncture, you should leave the Sword Palace and explore the luck. You can't let Fangyuanfang not notice."

Xie Xuanyi immediately understood.

The gift of the Sword Qi Order from the Dashui Sword Palace has indeed caused quite a stir and will certainly attract the attention of many forces.

Because of observing the mountains and the sea, I follow the energy of the mountains and rivers.

Naturally, it was discovered by Fangyuanfang.

"At this point, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Young Master Xie is on his way to the Imperial City, and the only way he can pass through is through Cai Pu City."

The woman smiled and said, "Fangyuanfang has a good business, and I want to discuss it with Master Xie. So please forgive me for disturbing you so late at night."

"Good business?" Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows and sat back.

He did not ask about the business directly. Instead, he picked up the book and asked softly, "What is your name?"

On the way to Caipu City, Xie Xuanyi's heart was calm.

Just opened my mouth to test.

It wasn't that he felt the other party's aura... It was obvious that this was a Yin God Venerable, and he had no ill will towards him.

Because there is enough respect.

The two of them had this meeting.

"There are four small masters in Fangyuanfang, and I am one of them."

The woman spoke softly and slowly, "Outside, they all call me 'Snow Lord', but you don't have to call me that."

"Snow Girl."

Xie Xuanyi was not polite either. He asked directly, "Did you do the business of Xie Sheng's 'Sword Qi Ringing the Bell'?"

The Snow Lord was stunned.

She shook her head and said sincerely, "This business was done by 'Muzhu'... He has always been in Jiangning and has a very good relationship with the Xie family. He also introduced the incense master. This business has nothing to do with me, and I don't have much friendship with Muzhu on weekdays."

"That's good."

Xie Xuanyi heard the hidden meaning and smiled: "Although I am too lazy to argue with him, but doing business... also requires sharing."

He picked up the storybook and asked meaningfully, "It is said that Fangyuanfang's business is very big, from Nanli to Beichu. I think there must be a reason. What does this storybook you put on the table tonight mean?"

"Throwing bricks to attract jade."

The Snow Lord said seriously, "I came to Caipu City this time to meet with the young Xie Shanzhu. It was the idea of the Grand Master."

"Master Dabo?"

Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes.

The chief abbot of Fangyuanfang is an extremely mysterious character.

To be able to manage business to this extent... he is not a simple person. Both his brain and means are first-class.

The Snow Lord said respectfully, "The Grand Master said that for a smart person like you, as long as you reveal your Fangyuanfang identity and take a look at the storybook, you will understand the meaning of 'throwing a brick to attract jade'."

Xie Xuanyi sighed softly.

Of course he knew this.

Countless people in the imperial city are following the book.

This is the love story of Chen Jingxuan, the national master of Da Chu, and Tang Fengshu, the master of the Taoist sect... Although the identities of the two are not clearly stated in the storybook, there are allusions between the lines. The compiler of this storybook is Qin Baihuang, and the leaker is Jiang Qihu. Both guys are Chen Jingxuan's "confidants", the kind that can be confided in with him.

It can become popular in every street and alley.

Of course there is a reason.

And at this moment, the appearance of the Snow Lord is linked to the storybook...the reason behind this is self-evident.

"You even do this kind of business?" Xie Xuanyi said helplessly.

“No matter how big or small the business is, Fangyuanfang only cares about profit.”

Snow Lord smiled and said, "However, the Grand Master did not make any money from this business. He just thought it was interesting, so he helped out... Printing and distribution all require a lot of money, and all this money was paid by Fangyuanfang."

"If this news gets out, it won't be good for Qin Baihuang."

Xie Xuanyi sneered: "This guy is so close to you, is he a traitor?"

"Little Master Xie is joking."

The Snow Lord still smiled: "In the Da Chu Imperial City, there are more than one person who is close to Fang Yuan Fang... Writing some stories is nothing."

"So what did you want to talk to me about?"

Xie Xuanyi spoke slowly.

"A lot of talk."

Snow Lord said softly, "The North Sea Mausoleum has been destroyed, and the great era is coming. Fangyuanfang will of course also get involved. The Northern Hunt is imminent, and the Grand Master hopes that you can take the 'first place'... Of course, if Little Master Xie is willing to nod, the Grand Master also hopes that you can continue to take the 'Sword Champion' and 'First Place on the Tianjiao List' after the Northern Hunt."

"..."

The smile on Xie Xuanyi's face gradually disappeared.

Listen to the tone of Lord Xue.

The chief abbot of Fangyuanfang seemed to be very sure that as long as he wanted, he could win the so-called first place.

"interesting."

Xie Xuanyi looked at the woman in white in front of him, smiling: "Can I pick this kind of thing just because I want to?"

"I don't know Xiao Xie Shanzhu, but I know Dai Fangzhu."

The Snow Lord said calmly: "If he thinks you can do it, then you probably... really can do it."

Xie Xuanyi raised the script in his hand again.

The implication is obvious.

What is the connection between these two?
"Although Qin Baihuang is the head of the Weapon Refining Department, he has been criticized by the Qin family for practicing the 'mechanism art'." Snow Lord said slowly: "Some time ago, the ancestor of the Qin family appeared and fought a great battle with Zhao Chunyang... After this battle, Zhao Chunyang and the ancestor of the Qin family announced that they would go into seclusion."

"At this point, the Qin family began to 'shake' because the ancestor's seclusion caused the competition for the next head of the family to be brought forward."

This truth is not difficult to understand.

For Dasui Sword Palace, all disciples are willing to believe that Master Chunyang's retreat is a good thing.

But for the Qin family.

The ancestor's retreat may not necessarily be a good thing.

After that battle, the dragon vein guarding the martial arts destiny near the Da Chu Imperial City began to tremble.

Qin Zu has lived for a long time...

Although everyone is reluctant to think about the worst, the worst possibility still exists.

"Logically speaking, Qin Baihuang should be the next head of the Qin family."

The Snow Lord sighed and said, "But unfortunately, he is rebellious by nature and does not follow the rules. He has been outside the control of the Qin family for many years, which has led to the other sons of the Qin family now having the 'opportunity to ascend to the throne'."

"interesting……"

Xie Xuanyi asked, "So the Fangyuanfang Master helped Qin Baihuang because he was optimistic about his ascension to the throne and becoming the new Qin family king of Dachu?"

"I don't know what the Grand Master's intention is in this matter."

Snow Lord said seriously: "But before this trip, the Grand Master deliberately told me that he hopes to make friends with you. Fangyuanfang is ready to bet a lot of money that you can top this year's "Tianjiao List". If you look up, Fangyuanfang is willing to offer a unilateral soul contract, and the Grand Master will do his best to help you solve the troubles ahead and behind."

"I'm sorry, this deal can't be discussed."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head and said with a smile: "If I'm not mistaken, if I agree to Fangyuanfang, I will inevitably have to fight with a bunch of unknown guys and get bloodied... If possible, I still hope for peace. What's more, if I get into trouble, why would I need you?"

Behind him is the Dasui Sword Palace!

"The Sword Palace is indeed powerful, but it can't solve every problem."

The Snow Lord smiled slightly, not surprised by the answer.

She said meaningfully, "We met tonight, and I am only offering a small gift. Master Xie, you don't have to rush to refuse. Even if the deal fails, there is still righteousness... The Grand Master hopes that you can consider it carefully. This business is a long one. There is no need to rush to discuss it slowly even if you wait until Beishou returns."

Xie Xuanyi frowned slightly, somewhat confused about the true meaning of these words.

"Thank you, Lord Mountain."

The Snow Lord retreated backwards, her snow-white clothes fluttering in the wind. Finally, she retreated into the darkness, leaving only a snow-white mask.

She bowed again and said sincerely, "It won't be long before we have another chance to meet again."

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