Chapter 144 Chapter 145, Jingzhai's successor, Yin Gui Saint, will fight
Shuanglong World, Luoyang, in a private room of a restaurant.
Shan Wanjing wore a white top with gold trim, a light gold pleated skirt with cloud patterns, a jade ring tied in her hair, and a long sword placed on the table. While picking up food for Ouyang Feng, she reported the situation:
"Sir, I have been in Luoyang for more than a month and have heard many rumors about the Heshi Bi. Although no one knows its exact whereabouts, one thing is certain. The information that Master Wei told us is correct. Cihang Jingzhai did indeed entrust San Zhenren Ning Daoqi to escort the Heshi Bi."
Ouyang Feng tasted the marinated meat, nodded without comment, and asked:
"Has the successor of Cihang Jingzhai appeared in Luoyang?"
Since the He Shi Bi was escorted by Ning Daoqi, no one could rob it, and it was even difficult to find Ning Daoqi.
Ouyang Feng didn't care about it.
Anyway, the Heshi Bi will eventually be sent to the "Jingnian Temple" on the outskirts of Luoyang for enshrinement. When the time comes, you can just go directly to the Jingnian Temple to get the treasure.
But the prerequisite is that Shi Feixuan has to show up.
Only when Shi Feixuan appeared in Luoyang and asked people everywhere about "the way to be a king" could it be confirmed that the Heshi Bi had been sent to Jingnian Zen Temple.
"It is said that the contemporary successor of Cihang Jingzhai, Shi Feixuan, has come out of seclusion. After coming out of seclusion, she first appeared in Bashu. It is said that she once traveled to the Three Gorges with the amorous young man Hou Xibai. However, we have not heard that Shi Feixuan appeared in Luoyang. Of course, it is also possible that she has come to Luoyang, but her whereabouts are secretive and no one knows her whereabouts."
"So we still have to wait?"
"Uh, we have to wait a little longer."
Shan Wanjing blinked twice, fearing that Ouyang Feng would be too lazy to wait and leave again, so she quickly threw out some news that might be of interest to him:
"Sir, after the news that the He's Jade will appear in Luoyang spread, all the heroes and masters are ready to make a move. In the next period of time, many masters will rush to Luoyang. If you want to find someone to fight with, you can find many opponents who are worthy of a fight."
Seeing her expression as if she was afraid that he would leave again, Ouyang Feng couldn't help but smile and said:
"Don't worry, you can stay a little longer this time."
The technique of transforming into a tiger has been mastered, so there is no need to stand guard by the altar anymore.
Although "Tiger Demon Bone Refining" and "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound" have not been successfully created yet, if one wants to create the skills, it doesn't matter which world one is in to ponder and comprehend them. It is not necessary to stay in the main world.
Since Luoyang will be a gathering place for many heroes and experts in the next period of time, Ouyang Feng really wants to find experts to exchange ideas with and enrich his arsenal, so he might as well stay here for a while.
By the way, I'd also like to keep Shan Wanjing company, so that she wouldn't always blink her eyes with resentment like an abandoned kitten.
"Wanjing, did you encounter any masters on your way to Luoyang this time?"
"I didn't meet any decent masters, but I did encounter a lot of rebellious soldiers, bandits, and local gangs who didn't know how to live or die. Sir, this trip to Luoyang didn't serve as any training at all."
Seeing Shan Wanjing's slightly resentful look, Ouyang Feng remained calm and said calmly:
"It doesn't matter if I didn't get any experience on the way. This time in Luoyang, I will try to defeat the current successor of Cihang Jingzhai."
"Defeat Shi Feixuan?" Shan Wanjing was stunned. "Can I do it?"
"Why not?" Ouyang Feng said leisurely, "Cihang Jingzhai has never produced the best in the world. Its current successor is about the same age as you. With your current martial arts skills, why can't you defeat her? Well, if you meet the current Yingui Saint, you can beat her as well. In this way, both the Jingzhai successor and the Yingui Saint will be defeated by your sword, and you will be worthy of being the best young master in the world."
Seeing that the gentleman was so confident in herself, Shan Wanjing couldn't help but feel a little eager to try:
"Okay, if I meet those two, Wan Jing will definitely challenge them! But sir, I have already beaten the heir of Jingzhai and the Yin Gui Saint, who are you going to beat?"
"The great monk of Jingnian Zen Temple, various famous heroes, masters, and even Queen Yin and Ning Daoqi... Since Luoyang is turbulent this time, with dragons and tigers gathering together, we can always find a suitable opponent."
"Sir, didn't you fight with the Yin Queen?"
"That fight wasn't very satisfying. We were just testing each other. She couldn't beat me, and I couldn't beat her either. But now, I want to try to see if I can beat her."
After chatting and eating dinner, the two left the tavern and strolled around Luoyang city.
Although the two of them visited Luoyang for a few days last year, they were in a hurry to go to Chang'an at that time, so they only had a quick look around Luoyang. Now they plan to stay for a while, so they have some leisure time and can slow down and appreciate the prosperity of Luoyang.
In the first month of this year, Li Mi led the Wagang Army to attack Luoyang, first captured Jinyong City, then stationed troops in Mangshan, and marched straight to Shangchun Gate in Luoyang. At that time, Luoyang was in a state of panic, and many wealthy people and even powerful officials in the court secretly contacted Li Mi to plan a retreat.
However, after March, news came that a mutiny broke out in Jiangdu, Yang Guang was killed, and Yuwen Zhiji and other rebel generals led their troops back north. Li Mi then stopped attacking Luoyang and became wary of the movements of the 100,000 brave troops, fearing that they would be attacked from behind by the brave troops returning north, and thus end up in an unfavorable situation of fighting on two fronts and being attacked from both sides.
Luoyang City thus relaxed, and within a few days, it became prosperous again.
Until now, there is no sign of war at all.
"The Luoyang court recruited Li Mi last month. Emperor Huang Tai issued an edict, conferring Li Mi the titles of Grand Marshal, Minister of the Chancellery, Marshal of the Southeast Road, and Duke of Wei. He stated that if Li Mi could quell the rebellion and capture and kill the rebel generals who had mutinied and plotted to murder Yang Guang, he would be allowed to enter Luoyang to assist in the administration."
The "Huang Taizhu" that Shan Wanjing mentioned was Yang Guang's grandson who stayed in Luoyang, King of Yue Yang Tong.
After the news of Yang Guang's death was reported back to Luoyang, the imperial court in the Eastern Capital immediately enthroned Yang Tong as emperor. However, the military and political power had fallen into the hands of Wang Shichong. Even though Yang Tong had the support of a group of court officials and the Dugu clan, his power was pitifully small, and his troops were limited to a few guards controlled by the Dugu clan.
Therefore, Yang Tong issued an edict to recruit Li Mi, promising him high positions and generous rewards, and even allowing him to enter the court to assist in the administration, which was obviously a plan to kill two birds with one stone.
One is to use Li Mi to eliminate the Xiaoguo rebels, and the other is to use Li Mi to get rid of Wang Shichong.
This was a blatant conspiracy. In order to avoid being attacked from both sides, Li Mi could only pretend to accept the amnesty.
Now it can be said that Li Mi's threat to Luoyang has been initially lifted.
But once the external threat was gone, Wang Shichong's forces began to fight fiercely with the Dugu clan forces that supported Emperor Huang Taizhu.
Although it has not yet developed to the point of violence, there are undercurrents surging behind the scenes and the momentum is strong.
Shan Wanjing walked lightly beside Ouyang Feng, holding a long sword in hand, and talked to him about the current situation in a brisk tone. After listening for a while, Ouyang Feng smiled and said:
"You know quite a bit of information. Did you get it all from Shangguan Long?"
"Besides Shangguan Long, I have a good friend in Luoyang. She also told me a lot of news." "Dugu Feng?"
"Yes. After I came to Luoyang, she often came to me to learn swordsmanship. The place where I live now was also lent to me by her. The environment is quite good..."
The two chatted and strolled along the way, and when it was time to light the lamps, Shan Wanjing took Ouyang Feng to her current residence.
It was a house located on the north bank of Luo River - Luoyang City was divided into two by the Luo River that ran across the east and west, and there were many long bridges connecting the north and south cities.
The house that Dugu Feng lent to Shan Wanjing to live in is right on the bank of the Luo River. The environment is indeed very elegant. There is a large and quiet bamboo forest in the backyard. Standing on the terrace of the small building in the bamboo forest, you can also see the sparkling Luo River.
Shan Wanjing hadn't seen him for nearly two months, and she couldn't hold back her longing for him. When Ouyang Feng was admiring the scenery of the Luo River, which reflected the stars in the sky and the lights on both sides of the river, she took Ouyang Feng's arm and said in a sweet voice:
"Sir, it's getting late, it's time to rest!"
Although it was still very early and it had only been dark for less than an hour, seeing Shan Wanjing's flushed face and hazy eyes, Ouyang Feng still smiled and went back to the room with her.
Unfortunately, Shan Wanjing seemed to be under some kind of spell. Just as she returned to her room to warm up, a clear and pleasant female voice came faintly:
"Wanjing, here I am again! Are you back?"
Hearing this female voice, Shan Wanjing was instantly startled and quickly stood up, while hurriedly tidying up her dress, she raised her voice and responded:
"I just got back! Feng'er, don't come up yet..."
Before he finished speaking, hurried footsteps were heard on the stairs. It was obvious that the person coming was a man of impatient character.
Ouyang Feng asked with a smile:
"Dugu Feng?"
"It's her." Shan Wanjing said angrily, with a hint of gritted teeth.
Just as she had managed to tidy up her clothes, she heard footsteps outside the door. They knocked twice, then pushed the door open. A petite girl in black came in, with a graceful figure, skin as white as snow, and a beauty not inferior to Dan Wanjing.
Ouyang Feng had also seen this girl in black.
When he used the "Mirror of All Heaven" to illuminate Shan Wanjing in the main world, he had seen Shan Wanjing fighting with her with swords.
It was Dugu Feng, who was listed as one of the four great young masters of the contemporary era along with Shan Wanjing.
Dugu Feng's appearance and temperament seem a bit cold, and her skin, which is made particularly white and translucent by the black clothes, gives people a frosty feeling, like an ice doll. However, that is just her natural appearance. She is not cold by nature. Instead, she is a lively martial arts fanatic.
She walked into the room with a sword in hand, and was about to speak after seeing Shan Wanjing, but then she saw Ouyang Feng sitting on a low couch, looking at her calmly. A look of vivid surprise suddenly appeared on his pretty face that was as cold as ice.
Looking at Shan Wanjing, who still had a blush on her cheeks and was pretending to be serious with a tight face, Dugu Feng tilted his chin slightly, raised the corners of his eyes, opened his mouth slightly, made a meaningful expression, raised the corners of his lips, and smiled silently:
"Sorry, I'm here at the wrong time... Sorry to bother you, please continue..."
As he said that, he pulled the door handle and backed out the door.
Shan Wanjing rolled her eyes at her and said:
"Now that you're here, why are you pretending? Come in."
Dugu Feng immediately stopped, smiled, walked in boldly, looked at Ouyang Feng curiously, and bowed:
"My name is Dugu Feng. I wonder who this gentleman is?"
"Ouyang Feng." Ouyang Feng nodded and said.
"Ouyang Feng!" Dugu Feng's eyes widened in surprise. "He fought Yu Wenzhi head-on, shocked two demon elders by himself, beheaded hundreds of warriors in Dongping County in a moment with a single sword, forced the Yuwen clan to withdraw the bounty, and together with Wan Jing, he wiped out tens of thousands of bandits, and killed Cao Yinglong and other four major bandits in battle. Ouyang Feng?"
"Exactly."
"So it's you! No wonder you're with Wanjing..."
Dugu Feng pretended to realize something, and looked at him excitedly, his eyes full of eagerness to try:
"Master Ouyang, I have never been interested in anything else in my life except martial arts. Today I came to Wanjing to learn swordsmanship, but since you are here, could you please teach me a thing or two, so that I can experience Master Ouyang's extraordinary skills?"
Seeing that Dugu Feng challenged Ouyang Feng as soon as they met, Shan Wanjing was worried that Ouyang Feng would be unhappy, so she helped her friend explain:
"Sir, Feng'er is a martial arts fanatic. She is cheerful and outspoken. Whenever she sees a master, she wants to learn from him, so..."
"I understand." Ouyang Feng nodded slightly and said to Dugu Feng, "Since Miss Dugu is Wanjing's good friend, I will give it a try with you."
Dugu Feng smiled brightly. Her appearance and temperament were originally cold as ice, like an ice doll, but when she smiled, it was like the spring breeze thawing the frozen snow, giving people a very strong contrast of beauty.
"Wan Jing is my good friend, and Master Ouyang Feng is Wan Jing's... well, anyway, Master, there's no need to be polite, you can call me Feng'er or Miss Feng."
"Okay." Ouyang Feng nodded slightly and said, "I have also heard of Miss Feng's reputation. She is one of the most outstanding warriors among the younger generation in the current martial arts world. In this case, I will not be arrogant."
Ouyang Feng reached behind the couch with his backhand, pretending to take something out from there. When he pulled his hand out, there was a snowflake iron knife in his palm - when sparring with others, of course he could not use the "Blood Drinking Knife" which was too murderous.
Ouyang Feng sat upright on the couch, made a knife dance, and said:
"No matter how many moves you make, as long as Miss Feng can force me to get up from the couch, Miss Feng will be the winner."
Sit down and fight with me?
There is no limit to the number of moves I can make. If I force you to stand up, I will win?
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Dugu Feng's eyes.
Of course she knew that Ouyang Feng was a master of martial arts, but in this world, victory is not guaranteed just by having high martial arts skills and strong abilities. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is also very important.
If you practice Qinggong while sitting, all your body movements will be wasted, and many moves that require coordinated footwork will not be usable. Your ability to respond to emergencies in battle will be at least half wasted.
You're fighting me with less than half of your ability, and you still call that not being arrogant?
This is underestimated!
Dugu Feng snorted softly, pouted her rosy red lips, raised her hand and pressed the hilt of the sword. Her aura suddenly became calm and restrained, and she became like an iceberg hidden deep under the water, making it impossible to predict her depth.
Ouyang Feng sat calmly, with his long sword on his knees. His eyes were calm and deep, and he was unperturbed, waiting for Dugu Feng to make a move.
Shan Wanjing quietly stepped aside to give the two of them enough space.
After a moment of silent confrontation, Dugu Feng suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath. He leaped forward, and the sword in his hand turned into a streak of crystal light, and flew towards Ouyang Feng at lightning speed.
(End of this chapter)
