Singing with a Sword

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! Which dog sweats the most? How do you guess this? Yi Ranxiao pondered deeply. In his previous life, he had seen many riddles and encountered many similar brain teasers, but none of them were about dogs sweating.

After thinking it over and over, he still couldn't find a clue. He looked at Huangfu Cheng behind him, who also shook his head. These kinds of brain teasers were not his forte.

Yi Ranxiao pondered for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out. So he decided to give up, since there was still a chance. "Tell me the answer, I can't think of it."

Xiang Wuju laughed smugly, "The answer is: Dogs don't sweat!" Yi Ranxiao was stunned for a moment. So this question was testing his biology knowledge! Dogs don't sweat! He miscalculated. He was very knowledgeable in his previous life, but biology was not his strong suit.

Huangfu Cheng was indignant upon hearing this. "This is clearly a scam!" he thought. Just as he was about to explode, he reconsidered. "These kinds of riddles are always designed to trick people!"

Xiang Wuju continued, "Hehe, brother, you'd better listen carefully to this fourth one." He coughed a few times and said, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening. Hint: insects."

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening." But what insect could this be associated with? Yi Ranxiao buried his head in thought, while Huangfu Cheng behind him pondered along with him.

Hearing the Dao in the morning, dying in the evening, this guy only lived for one day. What kind of insect in the world only lives for one day? Yi Ranxiao was stumped. Biological knowledge was really his weakness. Since that was the case, he would think about it from a different angle.

On a deeper level, this statement describes an urgent pursuit of truth or a certain belief. What insects in this world pursue their beliefs? Or rather, what insects have ever heard of the Great Way?

The roc and the peacock—could they be animals that had heard of the Buddha? Unfortunately, they aren't insects! The blue ox, Lao Tzu's mount, must have heard him preach, right? But the blue ox isn't an insect either!

Yi Ranxiao racked her brains, but she had never heard of any powerful figure in this world who was accompanied by insects. She glanced at Huangfu Cheng behind her, who shook his head, indicating that he couldn't figure it out either. Yi Ranxiao smiled helplessly and said to Xiang Wuju, "I'm giving up on this question too." Anyway, there are still others to figure out, no rush.

Xiang Wuji then revealed the answer: "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening. This is naturally knowing, knowing, knowing." Upon hearing this, Yiran Xiao suddenly understood, but then felt a sense of powerlessness. The answer to this riddle was truly unexpected, but once it was revealed, it seemed perfectly logical.

If you can't answer this question, then the next one will be the final, decisive one! Full of confidence, Xiang Wuju announced the next riddle: "One plus two plus four plus six, please guess a proverb."

Yi Ranxiao's expression turned serious. One plus two plus four plus six—what proverb could that be associated with? "One monk has water to drink, two monks carry water to drink, three monks have no water to drink?" But that proverb doesn't contain four or six, so that's not right.

He kept coming up with proverbs containing the numbers one, two, four, and six, only to reject them again and again...

Does this mean that the proverb doesn't actually contain the numbers one, two, four, and six? Instead, it contains their sum, thirteen? But what proverbs are related to thirteen? It seems there aren't any…

One plus two plus four plus six... one plus two plus four plus six... Yiran Xiao silently recited in her heart.

At this moment, Xiang Wuju said with ill intent, "Brother Yi, you'd better hurry up." Yi Ranxiao was deep in thought and ignored Xiang Wuju's words. Manager Qian also urged, "Brother Yi, if you can't guess, just forget it. Anyway, Brother Xiang is older than you. There's nothing shameful about calling him 'Big Brother'!"

The two kept disturbing Yi Ranxiao's mind, but Yi Ranxiao was still deep in thought. One plus two plus four plus six, one plus two plus four plus six... What proverb does this contain?

What is the relationship between one and two? What is the relationship between four and six? What is the relationship between these four numbers when they are put together?

Suddenly, Yi Ranxiao's eyes lit up. He had been focusing on the numbers that appeared in the sentence, so why couldn't he make some guesses about the numbers that didn't appear in the sentence?

Once you change your mindset, the answer becomes clear.

This statement contains the numbers one, two, four, and six, but skips three and misses five! The answer must be related to these two numbers!

Which proverb contains both three and five, and also expresses the meaning of lack? "In groups of three or five?" No, no, although it contains three and five, the meaning is incorrect...

"Brother Yi, hurry up, we're all getting impatient." Seeing that Yi Ranxiao was still not giving up, Manager Qian reminded him somewhat displeasedly.

Yi Ranxiao replied casually, "Almost there, almost there." Her mind raced, trying to figure out which proverb implied the absence of three and five.

"Quickly and in a few strokes?" No, that still doesn't convey the missing meaning! So which one is it?!

"Brother, hurry up!" Xiang Wuju said, somewhat angrily. Was this guy stalling for time? Was he really that shameless? "The wait is too long! Everyone's getting impatient!"

Yi Ranxiao's eyes lit up, her attention completely focused on the word "separated" in Xiang Wuju's words, and the answer immediately came to mind—

"Gentlemen, I've figured it out! The answer is—every three or five days!" Yi Ranxiao looked at Manager Qian and the others with a beaming smile. "One plus two plus four plus six, skipping three, missing five, so naturally it's every three or five days!"

Everyone nodded in agreement. Manager Qian's face twitched a few times; this guy had actually guessed it?! How could that be! Xiang Wuji, on the other hand, was stunned for a moment, then looked at Yi Ranxiao with some disbelief. He had actually lost to this guy?

Yi Ranxiao smiled and said, "Gentlemen, I have won." After saying that, she stared intently at Xiang Wuji, thinking, "You think you can toy with me? You don't have the strength. You are no match for me!"

Xiang Wuji was furious and embarrassed that he had actually lost! Although 100,000 gold coins was not a small amount, the Divine Fist Gang could still afford it, but the key issue was face!

So many people witnessed it firsthand, and they actually lost to Yi Ranxiao, even after being fully prepared and having the upper hand. They watched helplessly as this victory, which seemed within their grasp, was easily snatched away by Yi Ranxiao!

"Hmph, let's go!" Xiang Wuji couldn't swallow his pride after all, and he led his men to leave.

"Wait a minute," Yi Ranxiao stepped in front of Xiang Wuju and said with a smile, "Brother Xiang, you haven't given me your 100,000 gold coins yet."

Xiang Wuju was furious. "Ten thousand gold coins? Hmph, Yiran Xiao, you killed our Divine Fist Gang's Chief Zheng. I haven't even settled that score with you yet, and you still dare to ask me for money!"

In a fit of rage, he actually brought the matter to light!

Yi Ranxiao's expression suddenly turned cold, and he said in a chilling voice, "Master Zheng came to kill me. I killed him in self-defense! But I haven't settled the score with you yet for the blood feud between you and the Divine Fist Gang who killed our sect's disciples."

In an instant, a chilling murderous aura permeated the beautiful garden.

"Yiranxiao, you're only at the sixth level of the Transcendent Realm, while I'm already at the peak of the eighth level. How dare you challenge me?!" Xiang Wuju's pupils widened, and he roared, "You're courting death!"

Boom~

A huge fist slammed into Yi Ranxiao's face!

In that instant, a gigantic beastly claw descended from the sky, directly grasping Xiang Wuju's fist! It was Huangfu Cheng, standing beside Yi Ranxiao, who had been constantly on guard against Xiang Wuju's sudden attack. Just as Xiang Wuju made his move, he summoned his other spirit beast—the Giant Ape Warrior!

A huge and hard claw blocked Yi Ranxiao's way and gripped Xiang Wuju's fist tightly!

However, it is worth noting that this giant ape warrior is at most at the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm, while Xiang Wuju is at the peak of the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm. So how could the giant ape warrior possibly withstand Xiang Wuju's punch?

the reason is simple!

Because, right in front of Xiang Wuju's throat, the tip of a blue sword emanated a chilling killing intent, and the person wielding this blue sword was none other than Yi Ranxiao! In that split second, Yi Ranxiao also made his move!

The Divine Thunder Sword Technique, swift as lightning! The unparalleled speed of the green sword was directly delivered to Xiang Wuju's throat!

Therefore, Xiang Wuju stopped his punch, his expression becoming extremely solemn! Yi Ranxiao's sword was incredibly fast! And what was even more serious was that Yi Ranxiao was accompanied by a master at the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm! Yi Ranxiao himself was also a sixth-level Transcendent Realm expert. Meanwhile, the people he had brought were only at the fifth level of the Transcendent Realm. If a fight broke out, his side would definitely be at a disadvantage!

Yi Ranxiao and Huangfu Cheng were fearless. Huangfu Cheng even said domineeringly, "Xiang Wuji, if you have the guts, then fight us. I am a cultivator at the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm, and I am not to be underestimated."

Xiang Wujue's eyelids twitched violently a few times. Damn it, this is blatant provocation! Normally, I'd tear you to pieces, but now—

Yi Ranxiao's green sword moved forward a few millimeters, a chilling sensation spreading across Xiang Wuju's throat. Xiang Wuju could only swallow his anger, unless he wanted to die!

"Haha, haha," just then, Manager Qian suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Brother, I told you, you probably don't know Brother Xiang very well. Brother Xiang always likes to joke, everything he just told you was just a joke! Brother Xiang has always been a man of his word, he would never renege on his debts."

Shopkeeper Qian walked up to Xiang Wuju with a grin, then brushed aside Yi Ranxiao's green sword and said to Xiang Wuju, "Brother Xiang, so many people are watching. You should just pay Brother Yi the 100,000 gold coins!" As he spoke, he kept winking at him.

Although the Divine Fist Gang is not a prestigious sect, the most basic thing is to keep your word. You can't break your promises. Even if it hurts your reputation, you must protect your credibility!

Xiang Wuju snorted and said, "Yiranxiao, you're ruthless! But I only have 50,000 gold coins in my storage bag right now. I'll send someone to deliver the remaining 50,000." With that, he threw his storage bag to Yiranxiao, glared at her fiercely, and left with his men.

Yi Ranxiao took it and looked at it; sure enough, it was filled with glittering gold. Fifty thousand gold coins! What a huge number! Yi Ranxiao was so excited that she almost forgot about the loan. Fortunately, Huangfu Cheng reminded her, and she managed to borrow one hundred thousand gold coins from Qian Debao.