Chapter 9: Bright Sword
Zheng Meng said: "What do you say about Mrs. Sister-in-law?" After Jiang Zhao's attack was sent. Never returned. How. He had long since left Tarzan. ”
"Cliff Monster" Cao Zhengwu's eyes stood up. He snorted heavily: "He did such a thing." I don't want to fight out. Can you keep him? ”
Huo Qiuhai said: "Old swordsman." IMHO. I have a very good relationship with Jiang Zhaoxi. He also often came to my gossip door. As far as is known. The Jiang family is also a huge rich party in Qingzhou Mansion. Jiang Zhaoxian has always been polite. Common Knowledge. How can you covet the things of the dead? Guan Shao said that he opened the coffin and stole the funeral goods. It's too nonsense. ”
The heroes didn't believe it. Chang Sihao had heard it at the morning meeting of the Hundred Swords League. I have another idea in my mind. Knowing that Master Zheng Meng, they suspected that Taishan, the head of the house, was in charge of Mo Ye's death, and there was no hidden reason. Jiang Zhaoxun may have really gone to open the coffin. but not for stealing. Rather, it was for the autopsy. If someone holds down his hand at that time. It's a bit confusing.
Kong Jingxi took two steps forward. Said slowly: "Jiang Zhao attacked the name of 'Cloud Gate Sword Confucian'. Everyone in the rivers and lakes knows it. Old and untalented. It is the fifty-ninth generation of Confucius. Since childhood, he has abandoned literature and martial arts. The rivers and lakes have been walking around for decades. At that time, it was also looked down upon by all friends. At the martial arts hero, he wore flowers. got the nickname of 'Xia Ying Dongdai'. Suppose these two names are put on the scales. I don't know in Huo Menchang's heart. Which is more important. ”
Shi Benxiu smiled and said, "The old swordsman is joking. Fame is such a thing. ”
Kong Jingxi said thoughtfully: "Oh. I couldn't call it. Alas. Treat this false name as a real thing. It looks like the old decay is really confused. "The eyes glanced sideways and coldly. Of course, Huo Qiuhai understood who he was talking about. Their eyes met and shrank. Keep your head down. Kong Jingxi let out a long sigh. Said: "Although Mo Ye is the head of the Taishan faction. But he is also the nephew of our two old guys. Hongying, this child is filial. Knowing that white-haired people send black-haired people. It is easy to arouse sadness. Therefore, there was no message to the back mountain. Let's go over and offer our condolences. But such a big deal. Such a big movement. Can we still not know. Mo Ye, this child was picked up by Senior Brother Xu from Dalan Township. No father, no mother. Grew up around us. He's gone. We're uncles. I have to give it one last ride. ”
Although Kong and Cao are in good spirits. But they are all in their twilight years. Gray hair. The heroes listened to him say this. I can't help but feel desolate. Chang Sihao thought in his heart: "Ying Hongying's move is also filial piety." But the head passed away. The total notice is communicated. She blocked the news from the two elders. It's not because the death of the head of the house is really strange. I am afraid that the two elders will inquire. Thinking of this, he looked at Lord Zheng Meng, Jing Wenchong and others. They were all listening intently. Unmoved.
I only heard Kong Jingxi say: "When I accompany the sacrifice in the front mountain." Hongying is afraid that we will be tired. We were always scheduled to rest early. But people are getting older. Eat less, too. I slept lightly, too. Wake up that night. There is nothing to do. Lao Yu and Senior Brother Cao chatted about the past for a while. So he came out to look at the mountain view. I was going to go to the top of the Jade Emperor. Play a few games of chess to kill time. Drop by to catch a glimpse of the sunrise. But in the distance, he found that there was a black shadow moving in the mountains where there were no roads and no steps, and where the trees were covered. This man's whereabouts are secretive. Obviously not the right way. And it's amazing. The footwork is not a machine. Bro. You're going to give a show. ”
When the heroes heard this, they scattered. Exit an empty field. Cao Zhengwu divided his hands. Lean forward. The starting method is staged in the empty field. I saw him on his front knee with his chest up. Sweep the tip of the buttocks at the back foot flick. The head and neck are stretched forward like an eagle. The back of both hands is like a swallow. If you know something, you will recognize it at first sight. This set of light work footwork. It is the "landing phoenix" spread by martial arts. It's not unusual. However, on the occasion of Cao Zhengwu's drill. The head and neck of the forward probe are high and low. Every time he is about to fall, he raises his arms and rises again. There is a slight difference with the head and neck height must remain the same and walk in a straight line.
Kong Jingxi explained: "This step is absolutely a change in the height of the head and neck. Here's how to adjust your center of gravity. The key to moving the body from imbalance to balance, balance to imbalance. There is a name for this practice. It's called "phoenix wings falling". The difficulty is extremely high. Rare in rivers and lakes. Senior Brother Cao's demonstration was only slightly furried. than the thief. But it's not as good as that. As he spoke, he looked at Lord Zheng Meng. Cao Zhengwu also received the formula. Spin around and jump back into position. Let's look at it together.
Zheng Meng said: "The phoenix wings fall is the same as catching the clouds and falling in ghost steps. It is one of the 'three slumps in chasing dreams' in the alliance. Scholars are in high numbers. There are very few successes. Jiang Zhaoxian worked especially the 'phoenix wings falling'. Slightly more than his peers. Look at the rivers and lakes. There are not many people who can. ”
Kong Jingxi nodded: "The alliance leader will not avoid suspicion." It can be seen that the mind is open-minded. "Breathe a sigh of relief. continued: "Since the two of us saw it at that time. You can't sit idly by. He lifted his breath and followed down. The man made a big circle in the mountains. Sneak outside the mourning hall. Crawl down the courtyard wall and peek. But he never did anything out of the ordinary. Plus his face was covered with a black cloth. I can't see my facial features clearly. It's not easy for the old man to identify him as Jiang Zhaoxi.
At the time, I thought it was old. There are many special people on the rivers and lakes. Maybe this is a good friend of the nephew before his death. For a variety of reasons. It is inconvenient to show up to pay respects. also stopped Senior Brother Cao. I didn't come forward to ask. Unexpectedly. The next night. He was also found to have visited the mourning hall. And so on for three nights. That's all the same. The last night. The Spirit has been kept until the ninth day. The next day, he will be buried in a coffin. Only Hongying and our grandson Guan Yiyan were left in the mourning hall. Sun Xiaozi saw that his mother was tired. I feel distressed. Dead and alive. Persuade Hongying to go down and rest. Kneeling to the lamp and keeping a watch. The kid also couldn't sleep for several nights. The body has been boiled to the limit. Kneeling there and dangling. To avoid drowsiness. Every once in a while. I knocked my head a few times. Look at the hearts of our old brothers. It's also a burst of sourness. ”
The heroes looked at Ying Hongying's arms. I thought in my heart: "The identity of Kong Lao Swordsman is there." Words are sure to be true. This child is so filial. It's really rare. It looks like he said that his father and son were not on good terms. It's all rumored on the rivers and lakes. ”
I only heard Kong Jingxi say: "The masked man is observing from the wall. We, the old brethren, watched from afar. Guan Yiyan knelt in the hall. And so it went about half an hour. Just listen to the child's belly cooing. He couldn't eat or drink for days. I can't even remember the thatched house. The cold day has been kneeling on the ground for a long time. I guess I got a little cold, too. I had a stomach upset. You can see it. He didn't want to move. Endured for a while. It seems difficult to hold on. So he got up and ran to the toilet. The masked man moved as soon as he saw him go. Jump into the mourning hall. Open the lid of the coffin and put it in your hand. Senior Brother Cao was furious at the time. I just wanted to show up and stop it. But I heard a roar. The boy rushed in from outside the courtyard again. ”
Xia Zenghui looked suspicious. Interjection asked, "Old swordsman, please forgive." This man has come to steal. The speed at which the coffin was opened must have been quite fast. Why did the young man come back so quickly? ”
Guan Yiyan wiped away his tears and said, "I'm afraid that the ever-bright lantern will be blown out by the wind." So it's not far. Didn't go to the latrine. Squat only in the corner. The sound of the coffin lid was heard. So he hurriedly got up and came back. I didn't expect to run into this thief. He reached out in the coffin and was touching. Ate a scare. I grabbed my sword and tried to escape......"
When Kong Jingxi told the previous story just now. The heroes didn't hear him say that the masked man had a sword. I wonder to myself. Xia Zenghui came to his senses first. He asked, "The masked man's sword." It is a burial thing in a coffin. ”
Guan Yiyan did not answer. A beckon. A disciple of the Taishan Sect took off the package on his body. Step up to open. I saw a long sword inside. White snakeskin sheath with silver hooks. The sword grid is carved from a single piece of mutton fat jade. The stalks of the mother-of-pearl are stained with red spots. Gorgeous anomalous. Guan Yiyan struggled to stand up from his mother's arms. The scabbard of the sword was raised high with one hand. showed to the group of heroes: "Although this 'Mulberry' sword is not as good as the four famous swords of 'Ice River Inserting into the Sea, Warbler Complaining Poor Qi'. But it is also a good treasure soldier. My dad bought it with a lot of money in his early years. Exceptionally like. Therefore he was given a funeral. He pointed to the sword. "Choked". Flick the sword out of the sheath.
The heroes only felt a white light dazzling. They all opened their eyes. People in the rivers and lakes all cherish the treasures. One is that martial people love the house and the black. Naturally, I like to play with weapons. The second is to walk the rivers and lakes. It is inevitable that there will be a killing formation. Weapons are good and can be taken advantage of. and will not help to win. It is also easy to save your life. Therefore, at this moment, he saw that this sword was richly decorated and had a pure texture. All of them showed envy. Secretly praised: "Good sword." ”
Guan Yiqian said: "Jiang Zhaoxian just learned that there was this sword in the funeral goods. before he started stealing. Bloody handprints on this. It's his. ”
That's when everyone understood. The red spot on that stalk turned out to be blood.
At this moment, the tip of the sword is against the sheath. Most of the blades are on the outside. Trembling and reflecting the natural blue. The bloody handprints that stand tall above are even more obvious. The heroes naturally know the intentions of Guan Yiyan. His gaze turned to Zheng Mengzhu and the others. In his heart, he said: "He is a sword in the alliance." The upper and lower people all love swords and are obsessed. If it is ordinary property. Jiang Zhaoxun didn't pay attention to himself. But it's this sword. It's hard to say that it won't itch in the heart. ”
Chang Sihao saw that Zheng Meng's face was also sad for the first time. Pondering: "The human heart is separated from the belly." I don't know how to do things. It seems that Jiang Zhao attacked this person. Uncle Zheng is not completely relieved. ”
Guan Yiyan raised his sheath to pick up the sword. Walked around the field. Brush and pull the sword into the sheath. Send it to the bottom of the platform of Sumeru for the people on the hill to see. With tears in his eyes, he said, "Venerable Master." At that time, I saw this masked man tampering with the coffin. His eyes were red. Regardless of everything. Rush up and punch and hit. The thief drew his sword and struck back. Only one photo. It's like a thousand tricks. I have nineteen large and small scars on my body. It is by his gift. Fortunately, Kong and Cao made a timely move. That's why I lost my life. At that time, I was hit by a sword and fell to the ground. I saw Master Cao make a ruthless move. I can't even take advantage of it for a while. Master Kong was afraid that he would lose. Hurt one of his arms together. That's when it was taken down. I didn't expect to press on the ground and take off the veil to take a look. This thief turned out to be Jiang Zhao. ”
The heroes know it all in their hearts. Jiang Zhaoxi's status in the Hundred Swords Alliance is not low. Martial arts cultivation is not easy. The two old swordsmen are old and virtuous. It is not a glorious thing to take two enemies and one big one. However, at this moment, Guan Yiqian was able to put it together. Apparently the truth is true. I saw him say this. Tilting his head and rubbing tears on his shoulder shirt. Breathed a sigh of relief. Said: "At that time, the season was fast. But the movement is not small. My mother, Uncle Jia, Uncle Xu, and Uncle Bai heard the news. I was stunned when I saw this scene. Jiang Gong was a noble envoy in the alliance. We dare not offend. Only take the sword back. Return him to his room. Wait until the next day. He and the few retinues he had brought with him were gone. ”
Cao Zhengwu's eyes widened and said, "It turns out that you didn't bombard him away." But he fled with shame himself. ”
Ying Hongying hurriedly said: "Uncle Shi is angry. If it was up to you at that time. I'm afraid that things will get bigger and bigger. It was Uncle Confucius who persuaded you to leave. Took care of the matter on its own. If you are angry. Blaming the niece is. ”
Guan Yiyan said: "Mother." It's the son who is afraid of things. That's when I went to ask Master Kong. What do you do for me? Today is today. The son's face has been lost enough in front of the heroes of the world. What else is there to hide. ”
When the heroes heard this, they thought, "Look at this situation. At that time, the old swordsman Cao must have been furious. Jiang Zhao's attack is either to fight or kill. The worst thing is to go down the mountain. Guan Yiyan was afraid of causing trouble to the Taishan faction. This is to calm things down. Grievances are grieved. At that time, the funeral was imminent. Everything is busy. Ying Hongying had no choice but to comply with her son's wishes. This happened just after her husband died. She is the widow's house. It's really hard to be. ”
The people on the hill have seen the bloody handprints. The complexion is solemn. He slowly handed the sword to the master of Zheng Meng. The heroes all stopped talking. Look forward in unison. Waiting for him to give an explanation.
Guan Yiyan "fluttered". Fall to your knees at the bottom of the steps. Crying: "Uncle Zheng." The funeral is over. My mother has always been worried about this matter. I will definitely go to Beijing to find you a justice. The little nephew used his injuries as an excuse. Dragged on and on. Persuasion and persuasion. I couldn't beat her in the end. Only then was he brought into Beijing. There was a lot of conflict in her words just now. You're a big man. Don't blame ......," he said and cried. Lord Zheng Meng stepped down to carry it. He hurriedly rubbed his knees and retreated. Crying: "Uncle is the great sword among people. Little nephew He De how can he be. Come and receive your bow. This is the end of the day. Everything has been explained. The little nephew had nothing else to ask for. There was only one reluctant request. I hope my uncle will be perfected. ”
Zheng Meng said, "Please speak." ”
Guan Yiyan said: "The sword is in the ground." There is inevitably a sigh of burying gold. And word has spread about it. Then bury the sword. I am afraid that there will be thieves and thieves digging graves. It made my father feel uneasy. We practice martial arts and love weapons. Meet the Treasure Soldiers. It is inevitable that it will not be tempting. I think that Jiang Zhaoxi is also a person who loves swords. Deliberately do the wrong thing on the fly. It's also understandable. What is fair and unfair. Needless to say. The little nephew was injured under the sword of this 'Mulberry'. See this sword every day. I felt my heart beating. Restlessness all over the body. At all costs. I can't keep it with me anymore. Now I wish to send it to Jiang Gong. Ask your uncle to collect and transfer it on your behalf. ”
That's a wonderful statement. Zheng Meng held this sword in his main hand. Neither is it. Not yet. A dilemma. Just listened to Guan Yiyan and continued: "The little nephew has the intention to give up the position of the head of the house. Exit the rivers and lakes. But my mother expected a lot from me. The little nephew did not dare to be rebellious. I had to take care of my thoughts. Hit the spirits hard. I hope that in the future, the Taishan faction can be taken care of. Flourish. Live up to the expectations of my mother and uncles, the cultivation of the two masters and the spirit of my father. ”
Xia Zenghui high-fived and praised: "Okay." Good boy. Filial piety and responsibility. The heroes were led by him. has also changed their views on Guan Yiyan. Hello twice. Guan Yiyan turned around with a nod on his knees. Bow down and thank you. There was a thump on the ground. This move came out. Immediately, the applause of the whole court rose. The mood of the group is even more enthusiastic. Ying Hongying saw this scene. I can't help but cover my sour nose. Smile with relief. Tears glistened in the corners of his eyes. Eyelashes are shining.
Jing Wenzhong and the other swords all frowned. Originally, the position of the head of Guan Yiyan was not justifiable. Let's do it according to this situation. He's sitting down.
The applause rang out for a while before it subsided. Xia Zenghui stepped forward with a smile. Helped Guan Yiyan up and said: "Guan Shaojian is young and promising. Take charge of the Tarzan Portal. It will be able to magnify the original faction. Famous rivers and lakes. Old decay represents the point of the sky up and down. Full support. Later. We want to be more close and closer. Bai Shiying said: "Good boy." Our martial arts decency has always been to convince people with virtue. As long as you have this heart. You can do anything. If you encounter something difficult in the future. Give you a note for Uncle Bai. Your fourth uncle took the Songshan faction. The water comes and goes. The fire comes and the fire walks. You must not be wronged. "Kong Jingxi and Cao Zhengwu are beside them. Each nodded in satisfaction. Jia Jiucheng of the Huashan faction and Xu Jiansan of the Hengshan faction also had good words of encouragement.
"Thank you for your support. Guan Yiyan waved around. Lift your spirits. Lang said: "Back then, the patriarchs of the five factions made an oath with Wei Lao Swordsman. Together, everyone will come. If you don't agree, you go. The practice of the Hundred Swords Alliance today is very different from that of Wei Lao Swordsman back then. Previously mentioned. Needless to say. Zheng Mengzhu is highly talented. Self-organised. Acting far beyond the conventional habits of martial arts. Although the younger generation can't understand and can't agree. But he didn't dare to make a decision. What can be done. Just wait and see the blessings. Today's events are out. It is inconvenient for my Taishan faction to take the corpse seat in the Hundred Swords Alliance anymore. He paused. Eyes are excited. Suddenly raised his breath and said: "Taishan sent disciples to listen to the master's orders. ”
As soon as this statement came out. Taishan sent everyone together with Ying Hongying. Even Kong and Cao Erlao. All of them were immediately solemn. He said in unison: "Listen to the master's orders." ”
Guan Yiyan faced everyone. The halberd points to the sky. He said sharply: "From today." Tarzan faction. Officially withdrew from the Hundred Swords Alliance. ”