Zhu Tian: Starting from the World of Zongwu

I haven't had much contact with my uncle for long, but he's much easier to get along with than the Grand Palace Master. As long as he's willing to speak up for us, I won't say anything else. At least our child can survive!"

She slapped her head and said, "I'm so stupid, really! At the beginning, I kept calling you uncle, and he had a very good impression of me. If I hadn't dragged you away that day, but had gone directly to the imperial capital to beg for mercy, I wouldn't have had to be so frightened!"

Jiang Feng was very carefree. "You saved my life. No matter where you take me, I will stay with you for the rest of my life. If I can live, I will live. If I can't, I will just die!"

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Ten years of dreaming in Yangzhou, earning the reputation of being fickle in the brothel.

Compared with Yangzhou Prefecture in Mingzhou, Yangzhou Prefecture in Tangzhou appears to be more majestic, with city walls more than 20 feet high and warriors everywhere, all of which show that the people here are tough and the martial spirit is prosperous.

Qingyun Tower is a famous tower in Yangzhou City. It is twelve stories high, almost as high as the city wall. Most dignitaries like to come here to entertain guests and friends to show off their status.

On this day, the 12th floor, which is rarely open to the public, welcomed two special guests.

Song Xuan, wearing a Taoist robe, stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the bustling streets and the crowds of pedestrians in the city, and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

"Yang Guang, the governor of Tangzhou, dug the Grand Canal, which reached Zhuojun in the north and Yuhang in the south, connecting the north and south waterways of the prefecture and making Tangzhou's commerce more prosperous.

But the result was that the imperial court could not collect commercial taxes!

Isn't it ridiculous? "

Yao Yue, also dressed as a Taoist nun, stood beside him and whispered, "Husband, do you want to deal with Yang Guang?"

Song Xuan shook his head and smiled, "He has been deposed. His power has been usurped by the King of Wei and the aristocratic families in Tangzhou. He is now just a nominal governor and has long lost his real power.

There's no point in having a mascot like this."

After a brief pause, he continued, "According to the information gathered by your Yihua Palace disciples, Hua Yuenu and Jiang Feng were spotted in Yangzhou a few days ago. Do you need me to mobilize the Xuanyi Guards to track them down for you?"

Yao Yue shook her head, "The Xuanyi Guards of Tangzhou cannot be trusted. Since my husband is dressed as a Taoist priest, I think he intends to appear as a member of the Jianghu and doesn't want to reveal his true identity.

Hua Yue Nu's matter is just a small matter, so I should prioritize my husband's important matter first!"

When Yao Yue first received the news of Hua Yuenu's defection, she was naturally very angry and wanted to catch the eloping couple immediately.

But now, she is not in a hurry anymore.

It was a rare opportunity that Song Qian and Lian Xing, two annoying people, were not around, and she finally had some time alone with her husband. She wished Hua Yuenu could run away as far away as possible, and it would be best if they could wait until her husband finished his work in Tangzhou before showing up.

"That's good. This time I came to Tangzhou, there are indeed many things that need to be dealt with."

For example, Song Xuan must obtain the Secret of Immortality, which is known as one of the four great books.

There are records about the secret of longevity in the Xuanyiwei library, but only part of the content is recorded and it is not complete. However, even so, Song Xuanguan was quite inspired after reading it.

In addition, the Demon Sect's Tianmo Strategy and Cihang Sword Canon of Cihang Jingzhai are the targets of his trip.

Reading all the rare books in the world and integrating the supreme profound skills, this is the martial arts path that Song Xuan will take next!

Chapter 429: When you go out, prepare a few more vests

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Song Xuan practiced breathing exercises for half an hour before getting up.

This is a habit he has developed over the years. No matter how busy he is, he will take time to practice for a while. The time can be long or short, but it must be there, and the practice must be imprinted in his soul and become an instinct.

Feeling the surging blood and energy in his body and the vitality as vigorous and long-lasting as the morning sun, Song Xuan felt extremely happy.

The Pure Yang Wuji Boy's Kung Fu is a heavenly-level martial art created by integrating many unique skills. The effects achieved through its practice include some of the effects of the Changsheng Jue.

But this does not mean that Song Xuan no longer needs to read the Changsheng Jue technique.

The Secret of Immortality, according to the records in the Xuanyiwei Library, is listed as a rare book. It is said that it was written by Guangchengzi, a master of the immortal sect, who entered an extra-dimensional palace called Jingyan Palace by chance when the immortal sect still existed in this world a thousand years ago. He then read the first rare book in the palace, the Atlas of the God of War, and wrote it.

This book is written in oracle bone script and is profound and difficult to understand. The whole book contains 7,400 characters, but the Xuanyiwei Library only records more than 3,000 deciphered characters.

What Song Xuan needs now is the original version of the secret of immortality.

It is not only to decipher the remaining characters, but also to comprehend the charm left by Guangchengzi when he carved these characters, and to comprehend the Taoism contained therein!

As for the Atlas of the God of War, this strange book that records the mysteries of the universe, Song Xuan has no intention of touching it before he reaches the realm of Grandmaster.

If your realm is not high enough, forcing yourself to comprehend the mysteries of the universe will only waste your opportunity.

...

In the morning, Yangzhou City became completely bustling.

The city was bustling with the noise of carriages and horses.

However, the atmosphere today was a little strange. There were a large number of soldiers and officers inside and outside the city, and checkpoints were set up everywhere, making everyone anxious.

But even so, no one dared to complain, because those officers and soldiers were not ordinary soldiers, but some of Tangzhou's elite troops, who were said to be from the provincial capital and directly under the provincial governor.

Song Xuan stood at the window and looked down, watching the rows of soldiers in black armor riding past, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Yao Yue's shadow flashed across the room before disappearing. When she reappeared, she stood beside Song Xuan and whispered, "I've checked. Today, a big shot arrived from the state capital. It's said his name is Yu Wenzhi, and he's the current head of one of Tangzhou's top families.

These Hei family troops in the city were nominally directly under the governor, but in fact they were controlled by Yu Wenzhi.

Yang Guang, the governor of the state, has lost all his power, whether it's appointing officials or holding military power, to those below him!"

Song Xuan nodded with a smile. This was good news.

Yu Wenzhi's entry into Yangzhou means that the plot of The Twin Dragons of Tang Dynasty has just begun. In other words, the secret of immortality that he needs for this trip is still in Yangzhou.

Holding Yao Yue's hand, Song Xuan smiled and said, "My lady, come walk with me!"

It’s a good time to go and see what the so-called twin dragons look like.

Walking on the street, Song Xuan and his wife were dressed in Taoist robes. Although it was the attire of people from outside the Taoist sect, their outstanding appearance still attracted a lot of people's attention.

Of course, they are just waiting and watching, but no one is so blind as to dare to come forward and cause trouble.

Martial arts are prevalent in Tangzhou, and there are countless masters. In Yangzhou City alone, there are more than ten famous martial arts schools and Taoist temples. Before knowing the other party's background, no one with a normal mind would rashly offend others.

Of course, this does not include idiots like Yun Zhonghe who can't even walk when he sees a beautiful woman.

"Hey, Taoist Priest!"

Not far away, a young man poked his head out from the crowd and shouted towards where Song Xuan was.

Song Xuan turned his head and saw that the other person's face was greasy, his clothes were tattered, and he was dressed like a little beggar. Fortunately, he had long and smart eyes, a straight nose, a wide forehead, and a sunny smile on the corner of his mouth, so people didn't feel disgusted with him.

"Young friend, are you calling me poor Taoist?"

The young man walked up to Song Xuan with a smile on his face, but he didn't dare to look at Yao Yue. This Taoist nun was so beautiful that he couldn't bear to look at her directly. If he looked at her for any longer, his eyes would be hurt.

"Master, just call me Xiaoling. I've been hanging out in Yangzhou City for years, but this is the first time I've seen such an outstanding person like you. I wonder where Changxianxiu is?"

"Xiao Ling?"

Song Xuan looked the young man up and down, thinking that this man must be Xu Ziling from Twin Dragons.

I have to say that he was born with a good appearance. Although he was dressed in rags, he had a kind of spiritual energy in his bones. If such a person had been taught carefully by a famous teacher in childhood, he would definitely be a good candidate for martial arts.

Unfortunately, I had no connections or background, and never met a mentor. I wasted my time until my teens, missing the best age to lay a foundation.

"I am Qingyunzi, from the overseas Qingyun Sect. Is there anything I can help you with?"

The name of Taoist Xuantian has been used many times, so here, Song Xuan has changed his alias. When going out to do things, it always helps to prepare a few more aliases.

"Master, can you tell fortunes? Can you help me with my fortune?"

Xu Ziling rummaged around a bit sheepishly, then pulled out two copper coins. He shyly handed them to Song Xuan, "I'd like to know if I have good fortune. If I do, can I give you the missing divination fee when I get rich later?"

Song Xuan chuckled, wow, you're just painting a pie in the sky, right?

"We are destined to be together. I and my friend do have some destiny!"

Taking the two copper coins from Xu Ziling, Song Xuan said with a smile, "Forget about fortune-telling. I'll just read your face!"

"Oh, good!"

Xu Ziling was delighted and quickly stood up straight, waiting for the Taoist Qingyunzi from overseas to read his fortune.

Song Xuan looked at the other person's face for a moment in a pretend manner, then frowned.

"My friend, this is the sign of a doomed star!"

Wow~~

On the street, some people had gathered around to watch the excitement, but when they heard Song Xuan's words, the crowd immediately dispersed, fearing that they would be contaminated by Xu Ziling's bad luck.

"A star of misfortune?"

Xu Ziling's face turned pale. "Is he the unlucky star that brings misfortune to his father, mother, and relatives?"

Song Xuan nodded and handed a copper coin to Xu Ziling. "You are born with bad luck. You will be in trouble wherever you go. I have just blessed this copper coin. Please keep it. It can slightly suppress the bad luck in you."

Although I can't change your fate, I can prevent you from being killed by the evil spirits!"

Xu Ziling took the copper coin with a confused look on his face. He didn't really believe in ghosts and gods, but seeing that the two Taoists Song Xuan were too outstanding, he casually asked if he could try to get a chance.

Who would have thought that this encounter would bring him a fate of being unlucky.

As expected, there is no good thing that comes cheap. You wanted to get something cheap, and now you see, this is your retribution.

What a misfortune!

I have no parents and no relatives to take care of me. Could it be that I was killed by him?

Chapter 430 Just tell me, has it been consecrated?

"Thank you very much, Taoist Priest!"

Xu Ziling was originally in a good mood, but now he completely lost interest.

He and his good brother Kou Zhong were just two small hooligans hanging around in Yangzhou City. They had no special skills and made a living by stealing people's money.

But at this moment, after knowing that he might be doomed, he no longer even wanted to find a fat sheep to steal the money bag, and just wanted to leave this place quickly.

Seeing Xu Ziling about to leave, Song Xuan whispered, "My friend, you will encounter a bloody disaster in the next few days. When you don't know where to go next, you can come to the mountain temple outside the city to find me!"

After that, Song Xuan said no more and turned to leave with Yao Yue.

After returning to Qingyun Tower, Yao Yue looked at Song Xuan with a strange expression, "Master Qingyun, can you read faces?"

"will not!"

Song Xuan said frankly: "But I can fool people!"

Yao Yue couldn't help but laugh, "You're the commander of the Xuanyi Guards, yet you're trying to trick a kid like this... Is there something special about this little guy?"

Song Xuan nodded, "He has a reserved spirit and is a good candidate for martial arts."

"But I'm a bit old, and I started late. I missed the best time to lay the foundation. Even with your guidance, I estimate that I will only stop at the Xiantian realm in the end."

Yao Yue asked doubtfully, "Could it be that the boy has some advantages that I don't know about?"

Song Xuan laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. I was just doing this for fun."

After meeting Xu Ziling, Song Xuan no longer deliberately looked for who had the secret of immortality, because no matter who had it, it would eventually fall into the hands of Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong.

All he had to do was wait in the mountain temple outside the city for these two little guys to bring the secret of immortality to him.

First, he was stunned by the news of the evil star, and then he would be hunted everywhere by Yu Wenzhi's army. Xu Ziling was just a small gangster, and if he wanted to survive, he would not give up the opportunity to go to the mountain temple to seek help from Taoist Qingyunzi.

......

Xu Ziling left the street in a daze and met his good brother Kou Zhong. The two of them sat side by side in a quiet alley in the east of the city.

"Let me show you something I stole from a teacher."

Kou Zhong took out a book from his bosom mysteriously. Xu Ziling opened it and saw that it was filled with dense scribbles that he couldn't understand.

He said disappointedly, "Next time you're digging, don't look for those teachers. This strange book, full of ghostly scribbles, is even more difficult to understand than the Book of Heaven. Doesn't your Master Zhong often boast about his vast knowledge? Tell me what's written in it?"

Kou Zhong said proudly, "I could tell at first glance that this must be a martial arts manual from ancient times. Once mastered, one can become invincible. Just look at these human-shaped images and you'll know they're the secret to circulating qi through the meridians. Haha, I've found a treasure this time!"

Kou Zhong rubbed the book proudly and asked doubtfully, "Have you ever seen this strange paper? It seems to be untearable!"

"By the way, Xiaoling, did you gain anything from your trip?"

"I?"

Xu Ziling's heart trembled. You may not believe it, but I went out and got the fate of being unlucky. Tell me, is the gain big or not?

He muttered this in his heart, but still didn't dare to say it.

Taoist Qingyunzi's words only affected his mood. He did not believe them completely. If he said them out loud now, he was afraid that Kou Zhong would think too much.

Kou Zhong teased, "Young Master Ling, don't say you didn't find anything!"