A sword, a donkey, and a pot of wine

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Longyang Town is located in a remote area.

Otherwise, how could we allow this bandit to run rampant for so many years?

As soon as they arrived in town, Qin Qimeng said, "Xiao Ji, the fourth sword stone has been found. There's no need for me to stay with you anymore. You can walk the rest of the way on your own!"

Parting is always sad.

But this time, although Xu Tianjiao looked sad on the surface, she was actually very happy inside!

You want to ask why?

Just look at the bulge on the back of his head!

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Enjoy riding a donkey and drinking wine.

Xu Tianjiao sets out from Longyang Town!

Next stop, Zhongzhou!

The five major human territories in the Xuanhuang world!

In terms of prosperity, Zhongzhou should be number one!

Peach Blossom Sword God Li Bai once said.

"There are only a few beauties in the world, but Zhongzhou has eight of them!"

This shows how many beautiful women there are in Zhongzhou.

Where there are many beautiful women, there must be prosperity!

"Beautiful Zhongzhou, here I come!"

Xu Tianjiao rode on a donkey and galloped away...

"The closer we get to Zhongzhou, the richer the spiritual energy becomes!"

Xu Tianjiao couldn't help but feel a little emotional!

If there hadn't been an old Taoist priest in the Northern Frontier, Central China would probably have taken first place in martial arts!

After all, martial arts are extremely prosperous in Zhongzhou!

Yuehua City is a big city in Zhongzhou close to the northern border!

As soon as she entered the city, Xu Tianjiao was dazzled by the prosperity before her!

"Do all women in Zhongzhou like to show their thighs?"

Xu Tianjiao muttered to herself, but her eyes were involuntarily attracted by the women coming and going on the street.

They were dressed in various exquisite dresses, and the light gauze outlined their graceful figures as they danced.

It is very different from the conservative attire in northern Xinjiang and has its own unique flavor.

Although Xu Tianjiao claims to be a swordsman, he has no distractions in his mind.

But in this prosperous scene, there is inevitably a bit of worldly curiosity and appreciation.

He rode his leisurely donkey and moved among the crowd.

Occasionally, you can hear the cries of street vendors and the sound of stringed instruments coming from restaurants in the distance. Everything seems so harmonious and lively.

Xu Tianjiao secretly thought in his heart that this trip to Zhongzhou, in addition to looking for a breakthrough in swordsmanship, it would be a good idea to experience the worldly life and perhaps comprehend some artistic conception beyond the sword intent.

"Sir, come and try our sweet-scented osmanthus cake. It's sweet and delicious, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

A smiling vendor stopped him, holding a tray with several tempting golden cakes.

Xu Tianjiao smiled slightly, took the purse from the donkey's back, threw a few copper coins over, picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and tasted it. It was just as the vendor said, sweet but not greasy, and full of fragrance.

"Yes, thank you very much."

He nodded, thanked me, and continued on his way.

After crossing several busy streets, Xu Tianjiao came to a relatively quiet teahouse.

There is a couplet hanging outside the teahouse, the first line of which reads: "The universe is as vast as tea."

The second line of the couplet: "The sun and the moon are long in the pot."

The horizontal banner reads "Jingxin Pavilion".

He thought to himself that this would be a good place to rest, so he led the donkey in.

Inside the teahouse, several scholars and writers were talking in low voices, and the occasional sound of a musical instrument added a touch of elegance.

Xu Tianjiao found a seat by the window, ordered a pot of fine Longjing tea, and savored it quietly.

Outside the window, there are bustling streets and busy crowds, while inside the window, there is a moment of peace and tranquility.

"Have you heard? The Young Emperor has issued a decree, and the new generation of sword master, Fairy Qin, has initiated a new generation of martial arts evaluation. It will be held on the first day of August this year at Qianjue Ridge in Zhongzhou!"

The discussion at the next table caught Xu Tianjiao's attention.

"Who hasn't heard about this? It's spread all over the world!"

A tea drinker at another table took over the conversation!

"Then do you know why the Martial Arts Review Conference, which hasn't been held for nearly a thousand years, is suddenly being held this year?"

The man who had spoken originally asked back.

"I don't understand. How? Do you know?"

"Of course!"

"That's because of the Young Emperor!"

"Young Emperor, is that the Young Emperor Xu Tianjiao who killed dozens of thrones with one sword on Tianshan Mountain?"

"Who else could it be but him?"