After returning to his room, Chen Zhuo did not force himself to practice anymore. After all, the sword test had consumed a lot of his energy, so he went to bed directly that night.
When he woke up the next day, Chen Zhuo found a letter in his room with a line of words written on it: "Evening, Maple Leaf Forest in the Back Mountain".
Chen Zhuo's heart moved, and Bai Luohua's graceful figure could not help but emerge in his mind. Many inexplicable emotions followed. He shook his head violently, silently chanted a few words of the Heart Purification Mantra, and finally suppressed the distracting thoughts in his heart.
Ever since he had shown his pride at Jianhua Peak yesterday, many people in the sect had subtle changes in their attitudes towards him as a menial disciple. Some people were increasingly disgusted with him, while others began to show signs of being friendly towards him.
Those who disliked him, though still looking at him with hostile eyes, were much more restrained in their actions.
Chen Zhuo's performance in front of the sword test stone was appreciated by Yuan Hong. Now, no one dared to approach Chen Zhuo easily because they could not figure out the attitude of the elders in the sect.
However, Chen Zhuo was also happy to be free, so he finished his chores early, avoided the sight of the disciples, and came to the back mountain of Yunhua Peak.
Bai Luohua was already standing in the fiery red forest. When he saw Chen Zhuo, he smiled and said, "The news has spread in the sect. People are saying that you left a five-inch deep sword mark on the sword-testing stone."
Chen Zhuo said calmly: "I just did an ordinary thing."
Bai Luohua chuckled and said, "I didn't expect you to be so calm. Not bad."
Chen Zhuo was a little embarrassed and said, "It's not as great as my aunt said."
Bai Luohua did not comment, but changed the subject and suddenly asked: "What do you think of your Senior Sister He?"
"Sister He?"
Chen Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then realized that Bai Luohua was referring to He Weiwei. Because he didn't know why Bai Luohua suddenly asked this, he didn't dare to say more, but just said: "I think Senior Sister He is a good person, approachable, and warm-hearted."
Bai Luohua sighed and said, "I mean, how far has your relationship developed?"
"ah?"
Chen Zhuo was startled. Bai Luohua's words reminded him of the beautiful memories he had on Minghua Peak a few days ago. An unnatural look flashed across his face.
Although this nephew hid it very well, Bai Luohua was still able to see clearly and understood that there must be something going on between Chen Zhuo and He Weiwei. He felt a little uncomfortable for no reason, as if the cabbage he had raised himself had been stolen. "These days you have been a couple and very close. When you had a conflict with Mu Zheng and others at Jianhua Peak, she also defended you everywhere. Is it really just out of concern for your junior brother?"
Chen Zhuo explained: "Senior Sister He has always been very caring towards me..."
Bai Luohua said, "From what I can see, He Weiwei is interested in you."
Chen Zhuo was shocked when he heard this. He Weiwei's smiles and frowns appeared in front of him. The pretty face that turned red with shame and anger after he took advantage of her lingered in his mind. Senior Sister He...
Does she really like herself?
Chen Zhuo had never thought about this kind of thing, but now that Bai Luohua pointed it out, it gave him a big shock. He whispered: "This... No way, I'm just..."
Bai Luohua interrupted, "Silly boy, there are some things that only women can understand. I have been paying attention to He Weiwei these days and I can see clearly. I can't be wrong."
Chen Zhuo felt mixed emotions, "I never thought that Senior Sister..."
Bai Luohua took in all the changes in Chen Zhuo's expression and said, "If you have any ideas about your Senior Sister He, you might as well give it a try. If you two can succeed in the future, I will help you propose to her parents when the time is right. What do you think?"
Propose marriage?!
This caught Chen Zhuo off guard. He had never considered these things before. The only thing that concerned him now was to find out the truth of what happened back then.
Now that Bai Luohua suddenly mentioned proposing marriage, he didn't know how to respond. He also felt that there was something else behind his aunt's words today, as if there was a sour taste in them, and he could vaguely hear some unhappiness.
He couldn't figure out why his aunt was unhappy. Could it be that she was not satisfied with He Weiwei?
Chen Zhuo was confused and didn't dare to answer easily, so he had to quickly change the subject: "I haven't considered what Auntie said. Right now, I have not yet avenged my great vengeance, so I dare not be distracted. But speaking of Senior Sister He's parents, Zhuoer is curious about something. I wonder if Auntie can explain it to me?"
Bai Luohua looked at him deeply and said softly, "Go ahead."
Chen Zhuo said: "Zhuo'er heard that several seniors in the Tongxuan realm in the sect went to the Western Regions together and have not returned for a month. Senior Sister He's parents are also on this trip. I wonder..."
Bai Luohua was silent for a while before he said, "It is said that this matter has something to do with the Tianli Sword."
"Tianli Divine Sword!"
Chen Zhuo seemed to have heard something very extraordinary, and said in a lost tone: "Could it be that we have found the whereabouts of the Tianli Sword?"
Bai Luohua nodded and said, "The sect master received news that the Tianli Sword had appeared in the Western Regions. After several investigations, the sect master believed that it might be true, so he entrusted five Tongxuan realm masters in the sect to go to the Western Regions to investigate."
Chen Zhuo couldn't calm down for a long time, and took a breath and said: "So that's it..."
Legend has it that six hundred years ago, a piece of divine iron fell from the Heavenly Gate and was obtained by Chen Tianhao, the founder of the Tianhua Sword Sect, who forged it into a divine sword. This was the Tianli Divine Sword that later moved the world. Subsequently, the Tianhua Sword Sect was born.
Chen Tianhao was originally a great immortal cultivator in the Chengtian realm, and with the help of the Tianli Sword he forged himself, he brought the Tianhua Sword Sect to the top position in the world.
After the first generation leader Chen Tianhao passed away, the Tianli Sword was left behind, and this sword left by the founder has since become the sacred object of the Tianhua Sword Sect.
For hundreds of years, no matter how dynasties changed, or how sects and factions rose and fell, the Tianhua Sword Sect always stood firm in all these ups and downs.
However, more than 150 years ago, the Tianhua Sword Sect suffered an internal conflict, nearly half of the sect's disciples were killed or injured, and the Minghua Peak and Muhua Peak sects were severely damaged and have not recovered to this day. The Tianli Sword also disappeared at that time.
Some people said that there was a sword spirit in the Tianli Sword, which was disappointed with the internal strife of the Sword Sect, and the sword disappeared on its own. Others said that the sword might have been damaged in the internal strife, and some even said that it was stolen by the evil sect during the chaos.
However, now, this magic sword has reappeared in the world.
Bai Luohua glanced at him and said softly, "Don't tell anyone else about this. Currently, only seniors above the Tongxuan realm know about this. After all, this is related to the Tianli Sword, so it's not appropriate to spread it within the sect before there is a definite result."
Chen Zhuo nodded and said, "Zhuoer knows the seriousness of the matter and will definitely not spread it."
Bai Luohua nodded and said, "Go back and practice."
When Chen Zhuo's figure could no longer be seen in the forest, Bai Luohua's beautiful eyes still looked in the direction where Chen Zhuo left, her gaze flickering slightly.
The identity of her nephew is not just as simple as the former young master of Tianxuan Palace.
Bai Luohua and her sister, Chen Zhuo's mother, belong to a little-known hidden sect.
Chen Zhuo is not only the product of the marriage between two major forces, but also has a very special identity in this hidden sect.
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Tiandu, inside the Qionglu Palace.
"Your Majesty, one month ago, the Tianhua Sword Sect sent five Tongxuan realm monks to the Western Regions. So far, they have not shown any intention of returning to the sect. I found this strange, so I sent someone to investigate."
Li Yutang, the commander of Tiance Mansion, bowed and said.
The emperor sat high up on a golden nanmu chair, his eyes as bright as the sun, so dazzling that Li Yutang, who had reached the upper level of the Tongxuan realm, dared not look at him.
"Have you found out what they were doing?"
Li Yutang said solemnly: "According to the information we have obtained, we speculate that it may be related to the Tianli Sword."
Ling Yun's eyes were as sharp as swords. "Is the Tianli Sword really in the Western Regions?"
Li Yutang broke out in a cold sweat under the emperor's gaze. He subconsciously buried his head deeper and said, "I dare not speak nonsense."
Ling Yun retracted his gaze and shook his head, saying, "Well, after all, Tianli Sword has been missing for more than a hundred years. It would be too difficult for you to explain it."
"What about other sects? What's going on?" He paused for a moment and asked again.
Li Yutang replied: "According to the Queen's wishes, Wuyou Palace sent some people to go with them. In addition, Yunlan Sect, Liangyi Sect and Yanyu Pavilion also went to join in the fun... However, they probably don't know the inside story."
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Now, the Western Region is really bustling."
Li Yutang said: "I will send more people to keep a close eye on the movements of these sects. In addition, I have something else to report to Your Majesty."
Ling Yun looked up at him and asked with interest: "Oh?"
"Four days ago, bandits started a riot in Baixi City, killing and wounding more than 20 people. The eldest son of Lingzhou prefect Kang Ming was also seriously injured."
Ling Yun tapped the chair with his hand and said, "Baixi City...is not far from Duanfeng Mountain."
Xuan stared at Li Yutang again and asked, "Have you found out the identity of the criminal?"
Baixi City and Duanfeng Mountain have extraordinary significance to Jing State. The two places are closely connected and are located at the junction of Jing State, Northern Qiang and Western Regions.
Broken Wind Mountain is strategically located and serves as a buffer zone for the three parties, while Baixi City is a private trading place for the three parties. Once a disturbance occurs, the impact will be significant.
Li Yutang lowered his eyes slightly and said, "According to investigation, these bandits came from Duanfeng Mountain, and the bandit leader has the cultivation level of the lower level of Condensation Realm."
Ling Yun said: "Let your Tiance Mansion handle this matter. It's rude not to return the favor, so dispatch some people to Duanfeng Mountain."
Li Yutang nodded and said, "I will obey your orders."
At this moment, the eunuch outside the Qionglu Palace said loudly: "Princess Yongming Lingchu has arrived!"
Ling Yun smiled upon hearing this and said, "Please invite her in."
Li Yutang saw this and said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."
As soon as Li Yutang left the Qionglu Palace, he stopped and looked towards the beautiful figure walking towards him.
Li Yutang, who had been in a high position for a long time, had seen too many women with outstanding appearances. Not to mention those from far away, the head of the Divine Supervision Division, which was on par with the Tiance Mansion, Mu Ying, was a rare beauty in the world. However, compared with this one, she was still two points behind in "moving the heart".
If Mu Ying is compared to a noble rose, then Ling Chufei is a bright rose.
Mu Ying's beauty lies in her inner and outer beauty, but Ling Chufei's beauty lies in her unintentional charm. It is said that she is born with a mysterious and charming body, which can exude an aura that seduces people from the bottom of her heart. It is hard to guard against it. Even if you just take a glance at her, you may fall in love with her.
However, her temperament is charming but not coquettish, and she has a dignified and elegant calmness.
It is a stunner.
Li Yutang lowered his eyes slightly, not daring to look directly at that stunningly beautiful face, and said, "Greetings, Madam Princess."
He didn't dare to look directly at Ling Yun, because he had the power of a dragon and the authority of an emperor.
He didn't dare look directly at Ling Chufei, for fear that he would be unable to extricate himself and commit the sin of disrespect.
Princess Yongming smiled but did not speak. When they passed by, she opened her red lips and said, "Commander Li is in charge of important military matters. Please do not be so polite."
The heavenly sound came with a fascinating fragrance, which made people tremble in their hearts.
Li Yutang took a deep breath.
When he raised his eyes again, the beauty had gone far away.
"What a monster."
He stayed for a while, then left.
If we talk about the most enviable woman in the world, it must be Princess Lingchu of Yongming County. Which girl doesn't want to have a stunning beauty that can turn everyone upside down? Doesn't she want to be born rich?
Concubine Ling Chu can be said to have both.
In terms of looks, she has already become the most beautiful woman in Jing State. Ordinary people naturally cannot see her, but all the princes and nobles who have seen her are completely fascinated by her.
In terms of status, Ling Yun has great trust in Ling Chu Fei's father, Prince Duan Ling Feng. Although "the imperial family is the most ruthless", Ling Yun and this brother born from the same mother have a deep friendship. Ling Chu Fei is also very good at dealing with people, and Ling Yun dotes on her very much.
In addition, Ling Yun had no daughter, only a seven-year-old prince. Over time, Ling Yun treated Concubine Ling Chu as his own daughter, and her status was equivalent to that of a princess of Jing State.
In addition, Ling Chufei's talent is also amazing. She is a rare innate sword embryo. Now she is also the saint of Wuyou Palace, one of the top five sects in the world. At the age of nineteen, she has reached the upper level of Condensation Realm. This talent is rare in the world.
Without letting Ling Yun wait for long, Concubine Ling Chu came to the Qionglu Palace. She bowed gracefully and respectfully, and said, "Yongming greets His Majesty."
Ling Yun waved his hand and said, "There are no outsiders here. Why should my good niece be so polite?"
Concubine Ling Chu smiled and said, "Then I will obey my uncle."
Ling Yun said with emotion: "As soon as I saw you, I felt relieved. All my worries were thrown out of my mind. Even my biological daughter would be no different."
Concubine Ling Chu replied calmly: "In my eyes, the emperor's uncle has long been the same as my own father."
Ling Yun laughed loudly, looking at his niece who had grown into a beautiful and charming girl with admiration. Although he had met her many times before, he still couldn't help but be amazed by Ling Chufei's beauty.
Although she is not yet 20 years old, she is already very mature and charming, and her body is truly amazing.
It was only because Ling Yun had the dragon energy that he could remain calm, otherwise even the moral principles would not be able to suppress this commotion.
The saying "beauty brings disaster" refers to women like Ling Chufei.
When anyone saw her for the first time, the first thing they noticed was not her level of cultivation or her inner beauty, but her flawless appearance.
But Ling Yun knew that this niece was very capable, and although she was young, her character was quite mature.
In terms of skills, she is no worse than Mu Ying, the female head of the Divine Supervision Department.
However, Mu Zhangsi's methods were fierce and decisive, while Ling Chufei's strength lay in her hidden ulterior motives.
She was good at taking advantage of situations, and she had been living like a fish in water in Wuyou Palace for a few years. Now, whether in terms of connections or cultivation, she had surpassed other geniuses in Wuyou Palace.
Concubine Ling Chu looked reluctant: "I came to see the emperor's uncle this time to say goodbye. Even though I am very reluctant, I am still the saint of Wuyou Palace. It is not appropriate to stay in Tiandu for too long."
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Well, cultivation is more important. I am here, not going anywhere. You can come back to the palace whenever you miss me. However, my niece misses me so much that she came to say goodbye to me before leaving, so I have to express my gratitude."
Concubine Ling Chu shook her head and said softly, "I came to Qionglu Palace just to see the emperor's uncle."
Ling Yun frowned and said loudly, "Why, I can't even give something to my niece?"
Seeing that the emperor was displeased, if it were anyone else, they would have been frightened and kneeled down on the ground, but Concubine Ling Chu was calm and said with a smile: "Since the emperor uncle said so, then I will respectfully obey your command."
Ling Yun burst into laughter upon hearing this and said, "That's more like it."
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People who practice cultivation need to pay attention to Dharma, companions, wealth and land. Except for companions, Ling Chufei has all the other three.
Ling Yun's reward was not gold, silver or jewelry, but miraculous elixirs and rare skills that attracted countless practitioners.
The imperial court is not a sect, but the resources it possesses are enough to support half of the cultivation world. The reward Ling Chufei received on this trip is not simple at all.
Ling Yun also doted on this niece very much. After Concubine Ling Chu accepted the reward, he specially ordered several experts from Tian Ce Mansion to bring a thousand cavalry to escort her.
Concubine Ling Chu walked into the carriage, which was made of top-grade red sandalwood and covered with snow-white luxurious mink fur.
The relief carvings overlap and are inlaid with gold and jade. At first glance, they are elegant, luxurious and extremely beautiful.
As soon as Ling Chufei entered the car, she lazily lay down on the brocade couch.
She stretched out her body gracefully, raised her long legs, and showed off her beautiful figure to the fullest in this solitary carriage.
Her waist was slender and boneless, and could be held in one hand without the need for a belt.
Her breasts were plump and erect, even when she was lying down, they were still round and firm, with two distinct breasts standing proudly, holding up the white and gold-embroidered skirt.
The protruding peaks and the hips wrapped in the dress together outline her blood-pumping body curves. She is truly a stunning beauty.
"I already have the three things: Dharma, friends, wealth and land. What am I still missing now? ..." she whispered to herself.
Ling Chufei couldn't help but think of the marriage certificate that existed in name only. Her charming peach blossom eyes sparkled a little, and a sly smile appeared on her pretty face.
She moved her feet and took off her white embroidered shoes, revealing a pair of white and beautiful jade feet.
If any talented and romantic man had the good fortune to witness this scene, he would probably kneel down and kiss the crescent-shaped lotus feet.
The slender jade feet fell on the snow-white mink fur, showing the perfection of this pair of exquisite jade feet. In comparison, the gorgeous mink fur was eclipsed.
The curve of its dorsum is beautiful, its bones are thin and its flesh is soft, and its toes are like thin green onions, which is very cute.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
Counting it all, it has been ten years since we parted.
If that Mr. Chen saw me again, the expression on his face would probably be very interesting, right?
Unconsciously, it was already the beginning of winter. The mountain was completely bare and lifeless. Fallen leaves were floating down intermittently and landed on a rather luxurious carriage at the foot of Tianhua Sword Sect Mountain. The horse pulling the carriage was very strong and its entire body was covered with silver hair, which was quite dazzling and shiny as if it had been waxed.
The driver was a top-grade cultivator of the Condensation Realm who wore a long sword on his waist. His temples were slightly frosted, he was dressed neatly, and his back was straight.
He dismounted, came to the carriage, and said softly, "Miss, we have arrived."
If we say that facing the wind, stepping on the ladder, going down the steps, and getting into the sedan chair are the moments that can best judge a woman's cultivation,
Then the woman who came out of the carriage at this moment was impeccable.
I saw a graceful and slender hand like an orchid stretched out, slowly and steadily pulling open the curtain, with bright red fingertips and five fingers as white and slender as spring onions, full of a magical charm that made people unable to take their eyes away.
Next came a delicate face as white as porcelain, a forehead as white as snow with three pale red plum petals, eyes like peach blossoms, flowing with autumnal glances, revealing a sense of nobility and arrogance.
Her shoulders were covered with a white fox fur coat and she was wearing an exquisite red dress, which made her tall and voluptuous figure look charming and attractive.
She walked out of the carriage gracefully, looked up at the sect under the mist, and at the four majestic characters written on the stone wall.
Tianhua Sword Sect.
One of the top five sects in the world.
The arrogance in her expression was completely gone, replaced by a smile that made people feel like spring breeze.
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With the arrival of guests from Jiangnan Road, the Tianhua Sword Sect has become much more lively these days.
If it was an ordinary cultivator, it wouldn't make the disciples so excited. After all, this is the most top sect in the world, so it's clear that the identity of the visitor is not simple.
Jiangnan Province has a vast territory, abundant rainfall, and thriving agriculture and commerce. Its prosperity has always been praised by people.
There is a pavilion in Jiangnan called Yanyu, which has gained fame in recent years. Although its foundation is relatively shallow, it has a tendency to catch up.
This visitor is the only female disciple among the three disciples of the master of Yanyu Pavilion, Huang Caiting, who is known as the Pearl of the Sui Dynasty in Jiangnan. She is not only the pearl of Yanyu Pavilion, but also the woman that all the talented men in Jiangnan Dao admire.
The reason why Huang Caiting is so popular is that she is of noble status. In addition to being the last disciple of the head of the Yanyu Pavilion, she is also the eldest daughter of the Huang family, a wealthy family in Jiangnan Road. The second reason is that she has an outstanding appearance and excellent temperament.
Moreover, she is good at observing people's words and expressions, and can get along with everyone wherever she goes.
Just a few days after arriving at Tianhua Sword Sect, he has already charmed the arrogant disciples on Canghua Peak.
However, not everyone fell for this young lady. He Weiwei just didn't like her. Especially when Huang Caiting came to Yunhua Peak, she noticed that Chen Zhuo glanced at Huang Caiting more, and she became even more unhappy.
After sparring with Chen Zhuo today, He Weiwei couldn't help but say, "When that vixen first came to the sect, the disciples in the sect were completely lost. If the sect master hadn't been there, I'm afraid they would have pounced on her like a pack of hungry wolves, as if they hadn't seen a woman in a hundred years. It's really a disgrace to the Sword Sect."
Chen Zhuo was slightly startled, and then he realized that Senior Sister was referring to Huang Caiting who came from Jiangnan Road. He asked: "Senior Sister, don't you like her?"
He Weiwei said: "I think she is too scheming. Rather than being a monk, she is more like a businessman who is good at scheming."
Chen Zhuo smiled bitterly. Ever since Huang Caiting came here, He Weiwei, who was supposed to be one of the most beautiful women in the sect, has lost some of her luster. In terms of appearance, the two of them have their own merits, but the fullness of He Weiwei's chest is still the undisputed first.
However, when it comes to the seductive temperament and verbal skills that can attract the opposite sex, He Weiwei is far inferior. This Miss Huang not only has a pleasant voice, but is also eloquent. In the words of the underworld, she is "good at dealing with things". Compared with the outspoken He Weiwei, she is naturally more likable.
Chen Zhuo did not respond to the senior sister's words, but asked: "Yanyu Pavilion is a thousand miles away from our Sword Sect. What is she doing here in the sect?"
He Weiwei curled her lips and said, "It's not clear yet. A few days ago, the sect master dismissed the disciples and met with her privately. Who knows what they talked about. But Uncle Lin guessed that it might be that the Misty Rain Pavilion or the family behind her wanted to form an alliance with our Sword Sect, so they asked her to come here and look for a young and promising disciple."
Chen Zhuo nodded and said, "I see."
Seeing that this junior fellow didn't have any special reaction, He Weiwei hesitated for a moment before asking, "Tell me, if she fell in love with you, would you accept her?"
Chen Zhuo couldn't help but smile when he heard this. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered what Bai Luohua had said before and lost his focus for a moment.
He Weiwei saw Chu Chen was stunned for a moment, and for some reason she felt a little unhappy, and raised her eyebrows and said: "You are not really in love with that vixen, are you?"
Chen Zhuo came back to his senses and shook his head, saying, "Impossible. I am focused on cultivation and have no other thoughts."
He Weiwei's expression relaxed a little after hearing this, and she said, "I know you are not someone that can be seduced away by that vixen with just a flick of her finger."
Chen Zhuo was still subconsciously pondering Bai Luohua's words, and couldn't help but look at He Weiwei a few more times.
Noticing his gaze, the senior sister blushed slightly and whispered, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Chen Zhuo quickly looked away and said, "Nothing..."
He Weiwei's heartbeat could not help but speed up a few beats. She gathered her hair around her ears to cover up the situation and said evasively, "It's getting late. I'll go back today."
Chen Zhuo was not good at dealing with such situations, so after watching He Weiwei leave, he headed back home.
But what was somewhat unexpected was that when He Weiwei mentioned the young lady from Jiangnan Road, Chen Zhuo ran into her on his way back.
Although I have seen him several times in the past few days, I only saw him from a distance, not as closely as I did this time.
Although it hasn't snowed yet, night falls earlier after the beginning of winter.
The surroundings were dark, with withered leaves scattered, a bleak scene, but in such a world stood a graceful and beautiful woman, as if she had suddenly regained her brilliance.
Her red dress brought a touch of bright snow to the world, and the plum blossom pattern on her forehead looked even more stunning in this scene.
Chen Zhuoweiwei narrowed her eyes.
Huang Caiting looked at him. Although she knew that after the Tianxuan Palace fell apart, the former young master was practicing in the Tianhua Sword Sect, Huang Caiting did not connect Chen Zhuo with the Tianxuan Palace. She just thought that this young man was very handsome and had an extraordinary demeanor, so she became a little curious.
Huang Caiting took a closer look and found that he still had the cultivation level of the upper level of the Mingxi Realm. Although this level was not particularly outstanding in the Tianhua Sword Sect, which was full of talented people, it was not bad considering the young man's age. When she was his age, she was only at this level.
Thinking of this, Huang Caiting's heart couldn't help but move slightly.
"Miss Huang, you may not know that the person just now was Chen Zhuo, the former young master of Tianxuan Palace." Qin Hua said softly after passing by Chen Zhuo.
"Oh?" Huang Caiting's voice was filled with surprise and a hint of barely perceptible regret, "He is Chen Zhuo?"
Qin Hua nodded and said, "He was a talented person, but unfortunately he encountered a sudden change and I'm afraid he will never recover."
Huang Caiting didn't respond, but just said "hmm" softly.
In her opinion, if Chen Zhuo's identity as an orphan of the Tianxuan Palace was not too embarrassing, he would be a more suitable marriage partner than the talkative Qin Hua beside him. The Tianxuan Palace was once more powerful than the five major sects in the world, and its foundation was extraordinary. This young man should be more than what he appeared on the surface. It was a pity that the Tianxuan Palace had long been a thing of the past, so she could not choose this young man to be her bedfellow.
Today, Canghua Peak was bustling with activity, with disciples gathered together to watch their fellow disciples sparring.
The Sword Sect is full of martial arts, and competitions and sparring are commonplace. This time, they were able to attract so many disciples to observe, so the person who was sparring must be quite famous in the sect.
Huang Caiting's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked curiously, "Master Qin, do you know which fellow disciple was competing in the arena and caused such a sensation?"
Qin Hua walked forward a few steps, took a closer look at the faces of the people in the arena, and said with a smile: "It turns out that someone has challenged Senior Brother Cao Chenxiu. No wonder it's so lively here."
Ever since Huang Caiting came to Jianzong, Qin Hua gradually shifted his attention from He Weiwei to Huang Caiting.
Firstly, He Weiwei didn't like him that much, and Chen Zhuo messed up the situation.
Secondly, Huang Caiting's every move shows the elegance of a rich girl, and she is more feminine than He Weiwei, and it is very interesting to get along with her.
Huang Caiting asked: "Cao Chenxiu?"
Qin Hua nodded: "Yes. Although Senior Brother Cao's reputation in the martial arts world is not as shocking as that of Uncle Yuan Hong, he is quite famous in the Sword Sect. His cultivation has reached the middle level of the Condensation Realm. He is a very talented person. It's just that Uncle Yuan's amazing talent has suppressed his style, so few outsiders have heard of his name."
Huang Caiting's heart moved slightly when she heard this, and she said, "So that's how it is."
The disciples suddenly realized that this stunning beauty had also come here to observe, and they all made way for her, taking some of their attention away from Cao Chenxiu and focusing on Huang Caiting.
There are rumors in the sect that Huang Caiting came to Tianhua Sword Sect for marriage and came here to personally choose a suitable husband.
Although Huang Caiting seems to be very close to Qin Hua, she has never expressed her feelings, which means that everyone still has a chance to win the beauty's heart. Now that they have the chance, they all look eager to try.
Huang Caiting led this group of enthusiastic disciples to the venue, and only then did she see Cao Chenxiu clearly.
He was dressed in green, and the wooden sword in his hand was wielded gracefully.
Although she was a little inferior to Qin Hua in appearance, she was still pleasing to the eye, and Cao Chenxiu was even better than Qin Hua in inner qualities, which aroused Huang Caiting's interest.
Cao Chenxiu's moves were agile and his counter moves showed that he was very quick-witted and had a high level of understanding of the way of the sword, which was why he was able to overwhelm his opponent.
Perhaps he heard the noise coming from Huang Caiting's side, Cao Chenxiu forced the other party back with a sword, and then glanced to the side, and immediately saw Huang Caiting, who was surrounded by stars like the moon, with a graceful figure, snow-white cheeks and cherry lips, a red plum blossom on her forehead, and a pair of charming eyes staring at him intently.
For a moment, Cao Chenxiu was so amazed that he was a little distracted. Suddenly, he saw a trace of worry on the beautiful woman's face. His heart tightened and he suddenly remembered something.
A piercing sword light slashed over without warning, and Cao Chenxiu's expression became stern.
Fights between monks are always changing rapidly, and being distracted during a fight is a big taboo.
The winner is about to be decided.
There was a cry of surprise.
Just when everyone thought Cao Chenxiu was going to lose, he swung his hand and a burst of green sword energy suddenly burst out from the blade.
Countless sword shadows suddenly spread out in front of him, like a howling gale, knocking the long sword that was about to attack him away.
When the sword energy dissipated, he put away the wooden sword, stood tall, and said softly: "Junior brother, I'm grateful for your kindness."
Fortunately, I saw Cao Chenxiu use all his strength, and all the disciples cheered loudly.
Cao Chenxiu was not surprised by the praise or criticism, and turned to look at Huang Caiting, whose eyes were flickering. He moved his lips, but in the end, he still did not speak.
Huang Caiting saw everything, nodded slightly at him, and smiled softly.
Seeing Huang Caiting's reaction, Cao Chenxiu's calm heart was also stirred, and he thought to himself: "This Miss Huang... is really a beauty."
Seeing the winner, Qin Hua smiled and said, "It is said that a beautiful woman can overwhelm a city and a country, and Miss Huang is almost the same. Senior Brother Cao has always been praised for his seriousness and concentration, but now that Miss Huang is here, he is distracted for the first time, which shows how charming Miss Huang is."
Huang Caiting shook her head and smiled, saying, "Mr. Qin, you are too kind. I don't have the face to honor you so much."
Qin Hua did not comment, but asked: "I heard that Miss Huang is going to return home soon, why don't you stay here for a while? I just found some interesting things, and I hope to share them with Miss Huang."
Seeing that Cao Chenxiu had won the beauty's favor, Qin Hua immediately wanted to show off.
Huang Caiting said softly, "I appreciate Mr. Qin's kindness. I am very reluctant to leave, but my elders at home are urging me to go, so I can't delay any longer."
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Concubine Ling Chu returned to Wuyou Palace yesterday, rested for a night in her residence, Liuyun Pavilion, and then began to meditate and practice.
The reason why she was able to surpass the talented Buddhist disciple Juexin in Zhelong Valley, and even surpass the proud children of the major sects, was not because of her stunning beauty, but because of her talent and character that far exceeded that of ordinary people, and more importantly, the skills she practiced.
One is "Purple Xuan Sword Art" and the other is "Holy Lotus Wash". "Purple Xuan Sword Art" was once one of the thirty-two cultivation books stored in Tianxuan Palace, while "Holy Lotus Wash" is the supreme cultivation method of Wuyou Palace.
Wuyou Palace was founded by a couple of cultivators in the Divine Mind Realm five hundred years ago. It was not a well-known sect at the beginning, but after the appearance of Shang Yuqing, the goddess of Wuyou Palace, more than two hundred years ago, Wuyou Palace became a top sect. In addition, due to the close exchanges with the royal family of Jing State in recent years, it has become more and more prosperous.
The supreme skill "Sacred Lotus Washing" that Ling Chufei practiced was created by the goddess Shang Yuqing.
The goddess Shang Yuqing was the most beautiful woman in the world at that time. She was also a cultivator in the Chengtian realm who had set foot on great immortality. She was extremely beautiful and charming, and her brilliance overshadowed all the outstanding people in the world.
The Holy Lotus Wash created by Shang Yuqing himself is also extraordinary, and it takes a different approach to cultivation. After mastering this technique, a holy lotus can be formed in the dantian. This holy lotus is formed by the true essence of the life force, and it is usually nourished by spiritual energy. When fighting with others, it can stimulate the endless true essence from the holy lotus.
When a cultivator enters the lower level of the Condensation Realm, the holy lotus begins to form a bud. When the cultivator advances to the upper level of the Condensation Realm, the holy lotus begins to bloom, but it is still immature.
Only when a practitioner enters the realm of Tongxuan will the holy lotus fully bloom, and at that time it will be extremely beautiful and incomparable.
When one reaches the Divine Mind Realm, the True Essence circulates in the body on its own, and the gestation progresses further. The Holy Lotus will bloom more brilliantly, with petals growing one after another. The deeper the cultivation, the more petals there are. When one reaches the legendary Chengtian Realm, the Holy Lotus will produce ninety-nine and eighty-one petals.
The nine nines return to one, and the endlessness is endless. The higher the realm of Saint Lotus Zhuo, the faster the Saint Lotus generates true essence. When it reaches the Chengtian realm and produces eighty-one lotus petals, it no longer needs to rely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Just with the one Saint Lotus in the Dantian, it can already have endless true essence.
Such a miraculous technique has attracted countless disciples in Wuyou Palace for more than two hundred years. However, this technique is too difficult and tends to be feminine, so it is only suitable for women to practice.
When the Worry-Free Palace was first established, the wife of the couple of Divine Mind Realm cultivators accepted some female disciples. Later, the goddess Shang Yuqing appeared and attracted the whole world, so more female disciples came to admire her. To this day, male and female disciples in the Worry-Free Palace each account for 50%. However, in the two hundred years since the goddess Shang Yuqing, the only one who has truly mastered this technique is Ling Chufei.
As a result, Ling Chufei naturally became the Saint of Wuyou Palace, and her future achievements were immeasurable.
She has now reached the upper level of the Condensation Realm. The spiritual energy in her Dantian is full, and a holy lotus is blossoming, surrounded by a faint purple aura. It looks like it is about to bloom. It can be seen that she is only a step away from the Tongxuan Realm.
Suddenly, there were several knocks on the door. Ling Chufei slowly opened her eyes, exhaled, and said softly, "Come in."
A young girl in a pearly white silk dress came closer. She was only about seventeen or eighteen years old. She had a long sword with a white sheath hanging from her waist. A red string was tied to the hilt of the sword. The other end of the red string was tied to her delicate white wrist.
Her beautiful eyes were shining, and her light brown pupils were looking at the stunning beauty who was sitting on the couch with her long legs crossed and her hands shaped like orchids on her knees.
The girl smiled and said, "Sister, you just came back yesterday, and you have been practicing hard today. It seems that you will soon be able to enter the realm of Tongxuan. You are worthy of being the saint of our Wuyou Palace. When your magical power is perfected, you will be the best in the world and become the second goddess."
When Ling Chufei saw the girl, she smiled and said, "Junior sister, you are being talkative again... Tell me, what's the matter?"
This junior sister's name is Ke Mengxue, and she has reached the upper level of the Mingxi Realm. At this age, it is not easy to reach such a high level.
She was the youngest daughter of the current master of Wuyou Palace, and also a rare beauty, but she was slightly overshadowed by Concubine Ling Chu, who was like a star surrounded by the moon in the palace.
Ke Mengxue said: "The Tiance Palace expert Yu Duwei who escorted you back earlier has gone back again."
Ling Chufei's expression changed, "Leave and come back?"
Ke Mengxue smiled and said, "Yes, I heard that he has important news to bring to Senior Sister."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chufei stood up from the bed and said, "Bring him to see me."
The daughter of the Palace Master of Wuyou Palace was led to the side hall by the Commander-in-Chief and then left first.
Yu Duwei knelt down and said respectfully, "Your subordinate greets the princess."
Concubine Ling Chu raised her jade hand and said, "No need to be polite."
Yu Duwei stood up and lowered his eyes, saying: "We received news from the secret agent on the way back to Tiandu."
Ling Chufei narrowed her eyes and asked, "What news... is so urgent?"
Yu Duwei took out a secret letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands, "Please have a look, Princess."
Ling Chufei looked down and saw the black wax on the secret letter, and she was startled.
The messages sent by Jingguo's secret agents are divided into five levels. The more confidential, the darker the color of the wax. This secret letter is obviously the highest level of confidentiality.
She opened the secret letter, then frowned slightly, as if she was a little surprised, and finally sighed with regret.
"You can have a look too."
"I dare not."
Ling Chufei shook her head and said softly: "It doesn't matter. The contents of this secret letter will soon be known to the world. It is not a secret."
Hearing that Huang Caiting was going to leave the Sword Sect, many young disciples could not sit still and tried their best to show their affection to her.
Miss Huang, who is known as the Jiangnan Suizhu, enjoyed herself but her attitude was always ambiguous. Although it caused some gossip, she turned a deaf ear to it.
Today, Huang Caiting went to Jianhua Peak to take a look at the legendary sword-testing stone and then returned to her residence. She rested her hand on her cheek and thought about her lifelong affairs.
Huang Caiting was very clear about the purpose of her trip. At present, whether it was Yanyu Pavilion or her family, they needed an opportunity to make further progress.
Becoming friendly with the Tianhua Sword Sect is such an opportunity, and the best way to become friendly is through marriage.
She came to the Tianhua Sword Sect to take a look and find a young and promising leader.
Huang Caiting didn't mind the sect and family using her. She would do anything that could benefit the sect and family. Moreover, she was much better than some women who had no choice. At least she could choose her partner.
Although some people in the Sword Sect complained about this, Huang Caiting gained something. After all, the Tianhua Sword Sect was full of talented people, and there were still a few young disciples who caught her eye, and one of them made her a little moved.
This person is Cao Chenxiu, a talented disciple from Canghua Peak.
In terms of cultivation, Cao Chenxiu has already reached the middle level of Condensation Realm, which is higher than himself and Qin Hua who are only at the lower level of Condensation Realm. However, he is not so eloquent, and his appearance is not particularly outstanding. It is not as interesting to get along with him as Qin Hua.
What made Huang Caiting regretful was that she had heard that there was a swordsman in Tianhua Sword Sect, who had reached the upper level of Tongxuan realm at the age of thirty. Not only was he extremely accomplished in swordsmanship, but he was also a well-known talent, a rare talent. It was a pity that she had no chance to meet him.
If she could make him fall in love with her, then she would no longer need to hesitate, and this trip would be considered a complete success.
However, this is just a thought, fate cannot be forced, and at the moment, Cao Chenxiu is more suitable than Qin Hua.
Suddenly, a figure flashed through her mind.
Chen Zhuo.
After meeting him briefly that day, he learned from Qin Hua that he was the former young master of Tianxuan Palace, so he was a little concerned. He asked the accompanying coachman He Zhi to secretly investigate and found that Chen Zhuo was indeed not as bad as Qin Hua said.
He defeated Li Xuan, a disciple of Canghua Peak, on Jianhua Peak, and later had the courage to fight Mu Zheng, leaving a five-inch sword mark on the sword-testing stone.
Its extraordinaryness is obvious, but it's a pity...
She glanced at the sky outside and estimated that the Sect Master should be free, so she put aside her thoughts and prepared to leave.
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The clan leader Liu Yanping looked like a middle-aged man in his thirties, with black hair hanging down behind him, only slightly gathered at the sides. He had a handsome, quiet and elegant face.
Just standing there, one would feel a sense of peace and tranquility. It was hard to imagine that he was a cultivator of the upper level of the Divine Mind Realm.
Liu Yanping looked at Huang Caiting who came to visit him and asked with a smile: "Miss Huang, are you still used to living in the Sword Sect these days?"
Huang Caiting smiled gently and said, "Your sect's disciples are so warm and hospitable, I am really flattered. Although I am in a foreign land, the Sword Sect makes me feel like I am in the Misty Rain Pavilion."
Liu Yanping smiled and nodded, saying, "I feel relieved after hearing what Miss Huang said."
Huang Caiting said: "I am very grateful for your hospitality these days. However, I have some important matters to attend to at home, so I cannot stay for long. I will leave early tomorrow morning and come here to say goodbye to the master first."
Liu Yanping smiled and said, "In that case, I can't persuade you to stay. Whenever Miss Huang wants to come over again, just let her know in advance."
Huang Caiting said respectfully: "Thank you, Master."
After watching her leave, Liu Yanping turned around and looked out the window with his hands behind his back.
Normally at this time of year, the sky at the top of Canghua Peak should still be filled with the afterglow of the setting sun, but now it was completely dark, with dark clouds pressing down, as if a storm was brewing.
The cold wind came from nowhere, blowing up the hair on my temples.
Soon, the wind started to blow all over the building.
Liu Yanping's robe fluttered in the wind, and he muttered to himself: "This weather phenomenon indicates that a storm is coming..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he frowned and turned around, only to see his fellow apprentice Lin Zhe rushing over.
"Brother, there is news about the Tianli Sword, but..."
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That night, there was a sudden commotion in the Tianhua Sword Sect.
Huang Caiting was about to write a letter to send back, but she stopped and looked out the window. The cold wind blew away the dead leaves on the treetops outside. It seemed that something big had happened. The disciples passing by the door were talking about it, and their expressions showed enthusiasm and excitement.
Her eyes sparkled, and she was about to go out to take a look, but her driver He Zhi had already pushed the door open and said without even greeting her: "Miss, the whole sect has spread the news that the Tianhua Sword Sect's sacred sword, the Tianli Sword, has reappeared in the world at Duanfeng Mountain. Not only did the Sword Sect know about it, but other sects also got the news, and the whole world was shocked."
Huang Caiting looked shocked and asked, "What happened? How was the Tianli Sword discovered? Who has it now?"
He Zhi said: "It is reported that in Jingguo, at the border of Beiqiang and the Western Regions, there are bandits causing chaos in Baixi City. The eldest son of Lingzhou Governor Kang Ming was also seriously injured by the bandits, which alarmed the court. Six days ago, Tiance Mansion sent experts to investigate the matter, but they were defeated by the bandits, with heavy casualties, which angered the court."
Huang Caiting gasped. It was incredible that they could cause the Tiance Mansion to fall into the gutter. "Who are those bandits?"
He Zhi continued, "It is rumored that those bandits came from Duanfeng Mountain, which is less than fifty miles away from Baixi City. The bandit leader is Wu Zexu, the leader of Tengying Village in Duanfeng Mountain. He has the cultivation level of the lower level of Condensation Realm. He was once a martial arts cultivator, but three years ago he robbed the birthday gift of the left prime minister Zhou Yan, and then became a bandit."
Huang Caiting's eyes flickered, and she asked, "Could it be that the Tianli Sword is in the hands of this bandit leader Wu Zexu?"
He Zhi nodded and said, "Miss, what you said is right. The cultivators who can enter the Tiance Mansion are definitely not ordinary people. The reason why they fell into the hands of Wu Zexu was because of the Tianli Sword. The Tiance Mansion has always been known for its watertight work, but this time they did not expect that Wu Zexu actually had the Tianli Sword in his hand. In the battle to suppress the bandits, Wu Zexu, who was only at the lower level of the Condensation Realm, killed everyone with the power of the magic sword. His strength is comparable to that of a cultivator in the Tongxuan Realm. No wonder the Tiance Mansion suffered a great loss. And some cultivators in the Tiance Mansion recognized the sword and reported it to the court afterwards, but the news leaked out as soon as it left Lingzhou. It is said that an aide to the Lingzhou governor Kang Ming accidentally said it out after drinking, and then everyone in the world knew about it."
Although Huang Caiting had already guessed it, she was still shocked when she heard He Zhi say this. She had heard about the power of this magic sword a long time ago.
But I didn't expect that he could be so overbearing that he could force a low-grade cultivator of Condensation Realm to cross a major realm and rival a master of Tongxuan Realm. If such a magical weapon fell into the hands of a small bandit from Duanfeng Mountain, it would be so terrible. If it fell into the hands of a master of Tongxuan Realm or even Shennian Realm, wouldn't it be even more terrifying?
It is truly worthy of being the divine sword that has protected the Tianhua Sword Sect through hundreds of years of wind and rain.
Just when Huang Caiting was having trouble calming down, He Zhi glanced at her and asked, "Miss, what are you going to do next?"
Huang Caiting narrowed her beautiful eyes. If nothing unexpected had happened, she would have been on her way back by this time tomorrow. However, such a big thing had happened, and she couldn't just go back so easily.
The original intention of coming here was to seek opportunities for Yanyu Pavilion and her family. The reappearance of Tianli Sword was a great opportunity sent to her by God himself.
Huang Caiting put down her writing brush and said softly, "Let's see how the Tianhua Sword Sect handles it first, and then we can make plans."
Suddenly, a loud rumble broke the gloomy silence of the thousand-mile gloom, and amidst the thunder and lightning, heavy rain fell.