Mysterious Martial Arts: The Record of the Swordsman

Chapter 175
In the midst of awe, Yuan Ziyi stood on tiptoe and looked around, apparently frustrated by the indifference of the host to him.

She searched around and decided to start with an acquaintance, and found Jiang Wen who was wearing a blue Taoist robe and asked in a low voice.

"Master Jiang, why aren't you talking?"

As a little red in the green bushes, Jiang Wen silently retreated half a step back, keeping a safe distance from Yuan Ziyi, so as to avoid strange glances from the surrounding martial arts people, but seeing Yuan Ziyi leaning forward with reluctance, this is what he did. Said in a low voice with a little helplessness.

"Miss Yuan, you two should have been preparing for the lion dance for a long time, have you worked hard on weekdays?"

Yuan Ziyi smiled at the charming girl not far away, and raised the lion's head in his hand slightly.

Jiang Wen continued: "You haven't mentioned this matter to others, and you have never asked others about the rules?"

Yuan Ziyi asked with some doubts: "That's natural, but I didn't even tell Sister Yan. What's wrong?"

"No wonder. You may not know that the rules of lion fighting in martial arts halls are that no swords, guns, swords or halberds can be used, because this is obviously contrary to the 'lion shape'. How can there be a lion in the world who beats people with a knife and a whip? Is it a snow mountain poodle?"

Jiang Wen continued to explain, "Even if the folk martial arts really want to do black hands, at most the lion horns made of bamboo strips will be replaced with iron wires, and the lion horns will be used as weapons to attack the opponent during lion sparring, and take the opportunity to break the opponent. Lionhead."

"So that's the case, no wonder the other teams of dancing lions don't look us in the eye."

Yuan Ziyi suddenly realized that he looked down at the soft silver whip on his waist, but his expression suddenly turned bad, and he didn't know what he was planning.

Jiang Wen hurriedly continued to explain: "Your lion dance is not in accordance with the rules, but it catches the other party by surprise, and it is a taboo for the other party to step on the lion's head in a hurry, so they are not good about you using the whip to roll people Pursue it, otherwise people would have kicked him out long ago."

Yuan Ziyi lowered his face in dissatisfaction and said: "Then they really lost to me. There are so many stinky rules in the first place."

"Do you really think the opponent is weak?"

Jiang Wen said with a little amusement: "Caishi just showed his intentional kung fu of using his legs as a knife. If he really uses his hands, life and death are still in between. It is definitely not as easy as you just felt. But you can take it with you. The eldest lady of the family fights in the arena, so it doesn't mean that the Luo family has been eliminated."

After chatting in a low voice for a long time, Jiang Wen realized that a young girl appeared beside him, blinking her big eyes and looking at him, so she hurriedly asked.

"This girl, Shu Jiang is here for the first time, and I haven't asked you how to call her?"

In front of the face, the charming girl also imitated her movements in a decent way, and bowed her hands to Jiang Wen and his party, but there was indescribable agility in her bright eyes, like a startled deer looming in the forest.

"My name is Luo Shuang'er, and the person on the stage is my father. Head Jiang, I often hear sister Ziyi talking about you."

Luo Shuang'er has a snow-white face with curved brows and small mouth, as well as a slender figure. She is not very conspicuous in the crowd, but her eyes are clear and transparent, as if shining with thousands of stars, which makes people feel good at the first sight.

It's just that her thoughts and words are a little jumpy, coupled with a bright and bright smile, she looks a little naive.

"Oh? Isn't your name Luo Bing... It seems that Yazi is not very smart..."

Jiang Wen said to himself, it was obvious that some inexplicable things were entangled, which made Yuan Ziyi confused, so he bumped him with his elbow casually, reminding Jiang Wen not to make trouble again.

"What are you talking about?!"

"Oh, it's okay, I just don't feel like..."

Jiang Wen came out of doubt after a collision, and after a little thought, she suddenly realized that she was not speaking clearly, but because she wanted to express three meanings in one sentence, which made the audience feel that her speech had no beginning and no end.

She answered her name in the first sentence, and the second sentence revealed her identity as the eldest lady of the Luo family, and the third round pointed out her relationship with Yuan Ziyi.The combination of these three sentences can just explain the pros and cons of today's meeting clearly, and it can also just answer the questions that ordinary people meet for the first time.

Contrary to Jiaohan's appearance, this kind of logic seems a bit abrupt because it is too meticulous and advanced.

However, just as Jiang Wen had thought through this sentence, Luo Shuang'er's thoughts had jumped to other places.

"Master Jiang, I heard that you are very good at martial arts, can you compete with me? I just came back from my studies, and I haven't had time to meet a real master yet."

Being stared at by a beautiful girl with big eyes, ordinary people can easily lose their defenses, but Jiang Wen's thoughts have always been very complicated, and he immediately found that the other party had two meanings.

The first level is that she now sees Lie Xinxi and wants to find someone to learn from, and the second level is that she has not seen a master since she learned the art.

The first sentence is easy to understand, so why haven't you seen a master?

It is said that there are so many people in the Luo family, and the martial arts conference is full of visitors. If Luo Shuang'er really intends to compete, is it possible that she doesn't pay attention to everyone, and she is even sure to defeat everyone?
This guess is a bit weird, so Jiang Wen squinted at Yuan Ziyi, and found that the other party was watching the conversation between the two with a look of excitement. He obviously didn't realize that he was also classified as an "ordinary person" in Luo Shuang'er's mouth. , I was underestimated by my good sisters unknowingly.

"Where do I know any kung fu? Ms. Yuan must be exaggerating. By the way, Ms. Luo, you are outstanding in martial arts at a young age. Isn't it the Luo family's kung fu? I don't know where I learned it from?"

Changing the topic is also Jiang Wen's unique skill, and now the only thing that can defeat a young man's competitive spirit is the young man's desire to show off.Inquiring about the origin of martial arts is a big taboo in the world, but Luo Shuang'er smiled like a flower, and was obviously happy to share her experience of learning martial arts.

"I have learned martial arts from my father since I was a child, but my father said that no matter how high the family kung fu is, it is like a pond, and no matter how clean the source is, it will also produce duckweed. Since ancient times, the tree that is easy to grow will decay quickly, and the skill that is easy to become will not last long. Only by letting go Only in the rivers, lakes and seas can they flow forever."

Luo Shuang'er said solemnly, "Later, I went to Dongting Lake and practiced martial arts under my mentor for four full years. Dad didn't agree to let me go home until I almost forgot all the boxing and saber techniques passed down in my family."

Jiang Wen nodded secretly. The kung fu that Luo Shuanger showed during the lion fight just now is indeed the shadow of Huhai Chuanquan, and the steps of the table and ladder between square inches are also solid, as if facing the turbulent wind and waves. After careful recollection, there is not only the strict military formation of the Louchuan Navy, but also the fierceness of the long bridge and the big horse in the Nanquan.

The origin of Chuanquan can be traced back to the spring and Autumn period when Wu and Yue fought for hegemony. Soldiers from the two countries broke their tattoos and moved like dragons, able to gallop across rivers and seas.

This kind of martial arts is both stable and light, like an arrow in the string, hand to hand combat, imitating water warfare, it really doesn't look like a woman should have the style when they first meet, so that everyone can't realize that there are actually two women in the lion quilt .

"So that's the case. It seems to be a famous kung fu hidden in the city. No wonder this kind of kung fu has never been heard of."

Jiang Wen respectfully bowed his hands and saluted, never mentioning the competition.

He took the time to look at the washstand of the golden basin. At this time, a pillar of high incense had been burned halfway, and the disciples of the Luo family were pouring water into the golden basin with the silver bottle. There was silence amidst the noise, and Luo Yuantong, who had white beard and hair, was like an old but still mighty mountain tiger, lying alone in a cave in the mountain forest, not afraid of the wind and rain.

It is hard to imagine that such a father who is eight feet tall will give birth to such a small and exquisite daughter in front of him. What is even more strange is that there are many similarities in the faces and facial features of the two. The eyes turn into almond eyes, and Micro Motion turns into Qiong nose. They are similar in shape but not in spirit, but they will not make people feel abrupt and repulsive.

Jiang Wen looked at the Luo family's father and daughter repeatedly, and finally thought of the most appropriate description, that is, a majestic tiger gave birth to a swift and elegant leopard. Anyway, they are all cats, which seems reasonable.

I saw Luo Yuantong's tiger eyes slowly sweeping across the audience, and the heads of martial arts masters in Luo's mansion surged, including Tiedan Village, Xinghan Gang, Qingqi Gang, Songyang School, various martial arts gyms, and famous martial arts masters from all over the world. Holding his breath and concentrating, his mind was centered, and he looked at the Odaiba, which was built high in Fuchu.

At this time, the high incense is still burning, and the green smoke is soaring upwards, slowly disappearing into the fading sky.

Washing hands in the golden basin is a ceremony held when people in the martial arts world decide to retire. The person who washes his hands inserts his hands into the golden basin filled with clean water, and swears that he will never use fists or swords again, and will never intervene in the right and wrong in the martial arts world.

This kind of ceremony needs to invite martial arts fellows to observe and testify. Those who feel guilty usually say that they will put down the butcher knife in the future and sincerely repent of their sins.

Standing in the awe of the crowd, Jiang Wen's mind was wide open, and he suddenly recalled a scene deep in his memory. The middle-aged man, who was tired of the disputes in the rivers and lakes like a wealthy family, once invited heroes from all over the world to gather in Hengshan to hold the Golden Basin Washing Ceremony .

"Speaking of which, Lao Liu's death was really miserable..."

In the Swordsman Jianghu, Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan School also held such an idea and held a martial arts conference that put him in a desperate situation.

He was also like this at that time, he claimed that there is revenge for revenge, and those who have grievances say grievances. Today, he will respond face-to-face. After washing his hands, he will bid farewell to the swords and swords of martial arts, and will no longer care about the disputes of grievances and grievances.

For Liu Zhengfeng, this was supposed to be a happy event in his life, but just as the meeting was about to start, a leader's command flag suddenly appeared, which reversed the plot, and the Golden Basin Washing Hands Meeting quickly turned into a complete criticism General Assembly……

It was also the Golden Basin Handwashing Conference, Jiang Wen couldn't help but compare Luo Yuantong and Liu Zhengfeng.

Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan School was born in a rich family. Martial arts practice is just one of his hobbies. He obviously did some preparatory work before holding the Golden Basin to wash his hands, such as making friends, inviting colleagues, and donating a court As an official, I feel that both black and white have been dealt with, and there will be no accidents.

But he obviously has been a rich man for a long time, ignoring the particularity of life and death in Jianghu martial arts.Thinking that Liu Zhengfeng is famous in the Jianghu, he relied on the Hengshan Great Faction, relying on generous donations, and relying on the unimaginable Huifeng Luoyan Sword, but when he wanted to withdraw from the Jianghu, it was not just as simple as laying down his weapons up...

"But if someone comes to complain about their grievances, this old man will treat each other with sincerity!"

Luo Yuantong is tall and not angry, and he is still full of energy in his sixtieth year. From the outside, he has entered the sunset of his life, but from his burning eyes, Jiang Wen can see that The arrogance that is rising like the sun does not look like an old man who is determined to get away.

"Master, he is here to find someone to fight."

Fu Ningdie hid behind Jiang Wen, tugged on Master's sleeve and said, "Master, he complained straight away, did he want to kill all his enemies before washing his hands?"

Jiang Wen stroked her head and laughed.

"Fu Ningdie, you can't believe what people in the martial arts say. Most of them can kill your whole family if they want to save face, but if they tell you that they will pay back the money tomorrow, then you will pay the money. Don't even think about seeing it."

Nowadays, there are many theories about the reasons why the golden knife Luo Yuantong washes his hands in the golden basin.

Some people say that he is tired of the right and wrong in the Jianghu, and plans to spend his old age in Guangzhou; some people speculate that his retirement is related to Shang Kexi's retirement, after all, there has been an unclear relationship between the two since ten years ago; but more Some people have the same idea as Zhou Long, thinking that his move is just a way to retreat, to pass on his reputation in the world to the next generation, and to complete his historical mission.

Seeing is better than hearing a hundred things, and Jiang Wen is now leaning towards the third view, otherwise, this old green forest hero who is well-known in the southeast would never put on such an aggressive posture, as if anyone who dares to prevent him from washing his hands in the golden basin, he will Cut anyone into pieces.

But Zhou Long also guessed that Luo Yuantong planned to recruit a husband for his daughter, Jiang Wen was not so sure about this.After all, judging from Luo Yuantong's voice when he raised it high and put it down gently, he doesn't seem to want anyone to pay attention to his daughter.

In the silence, footsteps suddenly sounded, but it was Fan Xinghan, with disheveled hair and wide mouth, who stood up and walked to the Jinpen sink to speak first.

"Old hero Luo, today's Golden Basin Washing Ceremony is a gathering of heroes, and the contacts are naturally friends. How can someone come to revenge and provoke? Even if you agree, everyone will not agree, so there is no need to fake it. Everyone just speaks out. gone."

Fan Xinghan came with only four disciples, but his posture showed a heroic attitude. Although he spoke to Luo Yuantong, what he said was only for people in the martial arts world.

"It turned out to be Iron Beggar Fan Xinghan. We have met since ten years ago, and finally we can meet again."

Luo Yuantong laughed loudly, and talked about the origin of the other party, "When I was traveling through Hankou, I heard that there were people in the market who did not lift their sticks, wore clothes and belly, and did not look hungry, and everyone called them 'iron beggars', so I was happy Only by going there for a while can I have the honor to meet you, really congratulations!"

Fan Xinghan said blankly: "I agree with the golden basin washing hands, who will object next?"

Jiang Wen knew it well, it seemed that the first person in charge of the platform was Fan Xinghan.

The right to speak is very important in this kind of martial arts conference. Jiang Wen thought of Liu Zhengfeng's Golden Basin Handwashing Conference back then. He was caught by someone who caught the political high-tension line of "goodwill with the Demon Cult", and he was doomed.

As Jiang Wen, who had witnessed it with his own eyes, he still remembered that the only one who stood up and spoke out was the hypocrite Yue Buqun who was criticized for a long time.

When he saw Liu Zhengfeng obsessively defending Qu Yang, the elder of the demon sect, he did not stand against Liu Zhengfeng without a bottom line like Linghu Chong, because he was the head of the Huashan sect, and his bottomless defense of justice was for himself, his family, his disciples and the entire Huashan. Pai is very unfavorable, and he will definitely not do such a thing that does no harm.

Just like when a person falls into the water, the correct way is to go into the water and rescue him ashore, but this is very likely to cost his own life, and it may not be possible to save him. If he does not save him, he will bear the reputation of not saving him.

Although Yue Buqun didn't go into the water, he threw a lifebuoy to Liu Zhengfeng, which was considered as a kindness. Liu Zhengfeng refused to use it, and waited to be salvaged, so others could only prepare fishing tools.

Yue Buqun first pointed out the stakes and interests to Liu Zhengfengqi. His original words were "everyone in the Demon Cult is evil-hearted, and the result must be to ruin your reputation and ruin your family." The scene of washing hands in the golden basin, and then said, "Isn't today's result the best example?" He can be called a righteous person in the yin and yang world.

And when the Songshan faction forced Liu Zhengfeng to kill Qu Yang, Yue Buqun stepped forward again to rescue him, and even volunteered to kill Qu Yang on his behalf. Regardless of his actions, such behavior can be called a real gentleman who helps the poor.

"Old hero Luo, I have been in the Northwest for a long time without any communication. Naturally, I can't comment on some things. However, some time ago, the martial arts comrades in Southern Shaolin were massacred by the people. Have you ever offered a helping hand? Have you ever violated the morals of the world?"

The second one to stand up was Zhou Zhongying, the old owner of Tiedanzhuang.He is older than Luo Yuantong, and his qualifications are naturally a bit older, so his tone of voice is not very polite.

"It turned out to be Brother Zhou, the famous 'Iron Brain'. You repeatedly risked your life and death in Ganliang Road, you killed 20 bandit camps and thieves. Hero, brother Lao came here today."

Luo Yuantong was still laughing loudly, he seemed to have no worries, and greeted him with a smile, and then he said seriously, "There are both foreign invaders and internal enemies in the matter of Southern Shaolin. Over the years, they have not strictly recruited disciples and have repeatedly caused troubles, and now they are finally dangerous. Luo has never made an inch of merit in helping people with difficulties, but he has never felt ashamed!"

This remark is resounding, and it can be regarded as the first shot fired by the golden basin washing hands today, but this content can be said to be big and unreasonable. It is as outrageous as Jiang Wen's tearful review of his failure to provide humanitarian assistance in the Iraq and Syria wars.

Who wiped out Southern Shaolin?Qing court!If Luo Yuantong does not help, it is soft, and if he helps, he is anti, but anyone with a brain should be able to figure out this matter clearly, and it must be a choice between the two to pass the test.

For example, Zhou Long, who was half of the party involved, was learning quail at this time, and quietly replaced the Vajra Fist signboard with the flag of the Xinglong Escort Bureau to prevent people from being targeted inexplicably.

As for Luo Yuantong's next sentence, it really showed signs of preparation in advance.

"Muxiu is bound to be destroyed by the forest wind, and Luo also has sympathy for him, so he decided to wash his hands in the golden basin from today, dismiss the useless disciples in the mansion, and prevent them from causing trouble. From now on, all affairs will only be in the rivers and lakes, even if there is me Luo Yuantong's name, whether honor or disgrace, has nothing to do with me."

Luo Yuantong said meaningfully, looking at Gao Xiang who was left with only a sliver, his tone seemed to be deeply worried about the ending of Southern Shaolin's massive recruiting and buying horses, which led to its destruction, so he decided to withdraw from the arena.

And Zhou Zhongying who asked the question just now nodded slowly.

"So that's the case. This old man has already felt this way, and I'm afraid that he will withdraw from the arena soon."

Jiang Wen saw that their play was almost finished, so he secretly found Zhou Long—this must be a well-rehearsed play, because as early as in Zhangqiugang Village, Ying Laodao said that he asked Luo Yuantong to find it. The rush of help from the three factions shows that the three factions have lived in Luo's mansion long ago and conspired and planned everything together.

"Boss Zhou, do you know why Tie Danzhuang asked this question? Did the Luo family ever have any quarrel with Nan Shaolin?"

Zhou Long, who was learning from quail, raised his head slowly, with a trace of fear in his expression, he whispered when he saw that no one was paying attention.

"Master Jiang, you don't know. It is widely rumored that after the Qing government set fire to the southern Shaolin, the Luo family sent people to search and dig it, and even took something from the Zhao'an Changlin Academy."

Zhou Long put it clearly, "These are speculations, but after Abbot Zhishan came to Guangzhou City, he actually went to the Luo Mansion to beg for things but failed, which made the rumors continue to spread..."

Jiang Wen was slightly puzzled, and decided to focus on the most important issues.

"Oh? What did the Luo family take away?"

"Ha, some say it's a treasure map, and some say it's a martial arts secret book."

The round-faced Zhou Long stroked the stubble on his cheek, and said hesitantly, "But I heard my senior brother mention a few words, it seems that a piece of wood carved with black dragon's claws and raised to hide the sea was transported overnight. shaped monument..."

Ink Dragon Hidden Sea Map!
Secret Dragon Fist!
Jiang Wen thought of these two words like a flash of lightning in his heart. He didn't expect that the Luo family would have anything to do with that terrible martial arts. If this is true, then the Luo family might be another time bomb. I don't know. How many disasters will it cause.

With the two actors in place, the Golden Basin Handwashing Conference can finally continue according to the procedure. Questions about Luo Yuantong were raised one after another, and a few people finally talked about some rumors in the world and old things in the martial arts. The opportunity for the host to explain one or two.

However, among these people, more people still take this opportunity to express their admiration and gratitude. They all donated righteousness to save money, rescued each other, or said to reconcile and uphold justice, which is considered to be enough for the host.

During this process, Luo Yuantong's words vary in severity, but the only thing that remains the same is that he must first talk about the other party's name and deeds, and then recall the story of the first acquaintance. Obviously he never gets tired of it, like some old leaders who are on the verge of retirement.

Jiang Wenzheng's expression was uncertain, but Yuan Ziyi was still sulking from the sidelines, and said a little speculatively: "I don't know the cold reception just now from the Luo family, do they look down on me for not having a name?"

Jiang Wen said helplessly: "Old hero Luo is also a senior in the world, how could he be so snobbish? By the way, Miss Yuan, you should speak less to avoid sour taste."

Yuan Ziyi glared at him.

But Jiang Wen also remembered that Luo Yuantong didn't seem to pay attention to him just now, could it be that he really looked down on the unknown?If you don't have a name, you don't see it. Are there really such boring people in the world?
Gao Xiang was finally burned out and turned into ashes all over the place.During this process, Jiang Wen also tacitly packed quails with Zhou Long. Anyway, he and Luo Yuantong had never had any grievances or enmities.

"Today, you can talk freely, and I can say everything. The past is vivid in my mind. I wish I could be young again, and once again dominate the rivers and lakes. But after a thousand days, there will be a difference. Today, Luo X who washed his hands in a golden basin The idea is made..."

Luo Yuantong said goodbye to his old friends one by one, with countless sighs and emotions on his face, but he had already resolutely ordered his disciples to bring the golden basin.

"After Jinpen washes his hands today, I will pass the knife on to my only daughter. From then on, all kinds of things in the world will have nothing to do with Luo. Everyone has a long life, and we will meet again by fate!"

Luo Yuantong saw that the process had come to an end, so he gave a speech of thanks, and along with the sound waves spread throughout the audience, announcing that the Golden Basin Handwashing Conference was coming to an end.

A red sandalwood box was solemnly brought to the stage, and Luo Shuang'er followed the road to the stage, and carefully lifted up her father's cuffs.

Zhou Long raised his head with a little satisfaction at this time, and whispered to Jiang Wen, "Master Jiang, look quickly, that is the precious sword sent by my escort, and you will be able to see the demeanor of the magic weapon later!"

Jiang Wen looked up and saw Luo Yuantong, who had already strode to the golden basin filled with clear water, and was about to dip his palms into it impatiently, hoping to push today's event to the next stage, so that his daughter who returned from school could take over the limelight. From today, it is also famous all over the world.

But at this moment, the sound of swords and swords clashing suddenly came from a distance, faintly rising and falling into one piece, even suppressing the sound of falling rain, which continued from the horizon to the front of the eyes.

"Wait a minute, old hero!"

Shouting and slowing down is not just one sound, but comes from different populations in high or low, thick or thin, and finally merges into one.

In this pouring rain curtain, several masters of lightness kungfu pulled the four corners of the red silk cloth soaked in grease respectively, withstood the rain and fog all over the sky, paved a red rainbow across the sky, and opened up An unprecedented smooth road to shelter from the rain, and only one person walked in the middle.

These masters are as light as swallows and have a leisurely posture. As soon as they show up, they can see that they are firmly in the top of the world. , This level of strength is enough to make everyone look sideways and shocked, worrying whether the opponent is an enemy or a friend.

The master paved the way in a short time, and suddenly the Luo residence was so quiet that a needle could be heard.Among the stars arching the moon, a nobleman wearing a white gown, with a face like a crown jade, and eyes like collapsed stars, was walking first. His steps were light and steady, and he obviously had profound martial arts skills.

I saw him standing in the Luo residence without a drop of rain or smoke on his body, holding his folding fan in his hand, holding his head high and speaking in a loud voice.

"Forgive me, old hero Luo, the younger generation is late in congratulating you today. I just couldn't speak because I still have a marriage proposal. I hope the old hero will agree!"

...A courtship? !

The masters in different costumes followed closely behind, lined up with wild goose wings, and stood respectfully behind them. Sure enough, they all held pearls, emeralds, gold, silver and antiques in their hands, and wore big red flowers on their chests.

Seeing that the other party used seven or eight first-class masters to make such a big show, this made the martial arts people present say the same evaluation-shameless.

Tiedan Zhuang Zhou Zhongying, who was going to propose to his son, was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, and Jiang Wen, who was overshadowed by the limelight, turned black decisively, and almost broke his own rules of sealing the sword and enlightening the Tao. Called out.

Don't think I won't hit you because you're handsome!
Seeing that the limelight was instantly snatched away by the white-robed young man in front of him, Luo Yuantong looked at him uncertainly.I don't know if it's from his heart, but the martial arts people only feel that there is a little bit of old Taishan in his words unconsciously.

"Who are you? Do you have a name in Jianghu?"

The white-robed young man was still as gentle as jade, humble and polite, and bowed deeply to Luo Yuantong.

"Junior Red Flower Society's new chief rudder leader, Haining Chen Jialuo, has met Senior Jindao Luo!"

(End of this chapter)