Sword from Hengshan

Chapter 198: Xiangshuiyan City
The fragrant breeze relieves the irritability and brings a new coolness, the lesser heat makes the mind clear and the summer lasts long. The intermittent cicada sounds spread through the distant trees, and the murmuring swallows chirp against the carved beams.

Late summer, sixth day, evening.

Yancheng Luosu Wharf is extremely bustling with boats coming in and out of the embankment, and the shouts of the boatmen drown out the summer cicadas lying on the willow trees along the shore.

There was a rumbling sound of wheels.

Wheelbarrows and horse-drawn carriages were pulling goods in and out of the city, and escort agency porters and members of various boat and horse gangs could be seen everywhere.

They each have their own livelihood, and they greet each other as farmers and helpers without disturbing each other, but they are all immersed in the bustling scene of the dock.

The newcomers and travelers were also shocked by the hustle and bustle of Yancheng.

The prosperous scene here with heavy traffic and crowds of people is truly impressive.

The wine shops and teahouses lined up along the embankment were also renovated and were packed with customers.

Wulin people wearing weapons can be seen everywhere, and farmers working hard at the docks make a living. In recent years, business has been getting better and better. The stability of Hengzhou Prefecture is very popular among merchants, and their lives have become much better.

However, the mood of the Wulin people when they came here was completely different from theirs.

In their eyes, Yancheng has a sacred feeling.

In the past, Dongfang Bubai was so powerful that people in the martial arts world dared not mention his name and would turn pale when talking about Heimu Cliff.

If that is a place that makes people feel cold and afraid, then Yancheng is a place that people yearn for.

Xiaoxiang Sword God is a righteous hero, generous and chivalrous, and famous far and wide.

When people from the martial arts world come to Xiaoxiang, they can feel the great influence of the Sword God on this place.

When you enter Yancheng, you will know many stories about the Sword God.

Even if it is a small matter, it is worth speculating about and leaves a lasting aftertaste to others.

At the early age of twenty, he was able to leave those chasing after him far behind and become the unattainable number one in the world.

Then there is reason to believe that the little things that the Sword God experienced in the past are also part of this achievement and have deep meaning.

Of course, if you are lucky enough to run into the Sword God in the city occasionally, even if it is only a one-time encounter, it is also a powerful asset for bragging to friends and juniors in the future.

When the world is in chaos and fighting continues.

This place is peaceful and although there are some aggressive and violent people, there are few thieves or robbers.

No matter how ruthless a character is, he suddenly becomes gentle, easy-going and polite when he arrives here.

The Luosu Wharf was already bustling enough in the past, and today a large number of martial artists gathered here to watch the fun.

Below the dike and near the river, beneath a few tall willow trees, gathered a group of neatly dressed and spirited warriors.

Everyone wears a long sword on his waist, just like the Misty Yanfeng.

It can be seen that they are all disciples of Hengshan!

The Hengshan Sect was once one of the Five Great Sword Sects, living in a remote corner. Although it was a major sect in the martial arts world, it was only at the bottom of the list.

It's just that there are few strong martial arts masters in the south, which makes its power apparent.

Now it’s a completely different picture.

The martial artists around looked at the Hengshan disciples with a bit of respect.

Firstly, the Hengshan School is no longer what it used to be and its status is highly respected.

Secondly, although the Hengshan disciples have different interests from many martial artists, many of them are chivalrous. At least what they have done in the surrounding prefectures is impeccable, showing the style of a great sect.

so.
Although the respect shown by the people in the underworld is partly out of fear of his power, much of it is also from the heart.

"They are all from Hengshan Sect, right?"

"Yes."

In the tea stall by the embankment, some martial artists who had just arrived started gossiping as soon as they took a sip of tea.

Sitting outside the tea stall, a man with a sun hat on his back was untying the thin string around his neck while whispering to his companions.

"The only one who can make the Hengshan disciples wait in such a formation is probably the Sword God."

"It's natural."

"The disciples of Hengshan have been waiting for several days, and they think that the Sword God will come back from the north. After the Junji Fengshan War, the Sword God went to Huashan to visit his friends. It is said that he is also friends with the old man surnamed Feng in Huashan. Someone saw a disciple of Hengshan in Huayin, so it must be true."

They were chatting at the table, and someone beside them interrupted. It was a rather old man with wrinkles on his face:

"Feng Qingyang was also a famous sword master in his early years. Although he is not well-known in the martial arts world, the top figures of the major sects are all aware of him. When Huashan Sect was still the leader of the Five Mountains, Feng Qingyang was the number one master of both the sword and qi sects."

"Only a master like this can make friends with the Sword God through swords."

A swordsman in a black robe spoke slowly, "It is true that Master Feng is also a master of the Miaozhi level, but at the peak of Fengshan, the Sword God's ten thousand swords returned to their origin, and thousands of sword energies swept through, and all those masters of the Songshan Yinpu who had gone astray died."

"The once powerful leader of Songshan Zuo also jumped off the cliff."

"Although Dugu Nine Swords is powerful, Dongfang Bubai cannot break the sword energy, and Elder Feng cannot be a match for the Sword God."

He added: "The Sword God spread the Yang Pu martial arts in Fuzhou, and held a sword contest in Hengshan, spreading sword skills to the world in Hengyang. This kind of courage and spirit is unmatched by others."

At this point, even those who were drinking tea nearby were not martial artists, but pricked up their ears to listen to this incredible and soul-stirring story.

And all those people in the martial arts world were shaken.

These days, they have heard many tea doctors and storytellers talk about the battle of Junji and Fengshan.

The Sword God versus Dongfang, it was an unimaginable peak showdown.

Eventually the undefeated legend was shattered, and the world of martial arts entered the era of the Sword God.

No matter where you come from, as soon as you take a look at Yancheng, you should ask yourself whether you have the ability to take on a sword energy.

Some people also commented:

“Although Master Feng of Huashan Sect is not as good as the Sword God, he is also a master of the Mysterious Truth. In addition, with Sect Leader Yue and Lady Ning, the younger generation of Linghu Chong also received Master Feng’s instruction and has made great progress in learning the Dugu Nine Swords. It seems that Huashan Sect will have a great chance to rise in the future.”

This topic has attracted a lot of attention.

After all, after the great battle between good and evil, the martial arts world is in the process of being reshuffled, and everyone in the martial arts world knows the present and future of each major sect.

This also determines their attitude towards these sects.

A local warrior from Hengzhou Prefecture said with pride:
"The three leading sects have fallen into silence and decay, and the Demon Sect is in decline after losing Dongfang Bubai."

"Hengshan has three great mysteries of the time, and the Sword God is feared by the world. There are also a group of masters such as Mr. Mo Da and the Four Friends of Jiangnan. Among the fourteenth generation of disciples, the Seven Sons and Seven Swords can also stand on their own, and the Sword God's little sister is also very talented."

"I heard that the Sword God will accept several disciples in the future to learn the Sword God's swordsmanship."

He said in a loud voice: "It can be predicted that the world's number one sect in the future will definitely be in Yancheng!"

The people of Hengzhou Prefecture were proud of it.

When they first traveled around the world, they claimed to be from the southern martial arts world, and others did not find it strange. In fact, the impression that the southern martial arts world was generally sparse was quite deep.

This regional prejudice really makes many southern martial artists feel unhappy.

Nowadays, when people mention someone, they say they are from Xiaoxiang, or from Hengyang.

All the people in the martial arts world immediately became solemn and were about to say, "That's where the Sword God is."

Once this name is made known, others will not dare to underestimate it.

therefore
The people in the Xiaoxiang area are naturally happy to see the Hengshan School become stronger.

There were many voices echoing this in the tea stall.

Although Wudang and Shaolin have their own foundation, the Sword God is obviously the founder of the revival. The Hengshan School has undergone such great changes in just a few years. In the next sixty years at least, we can get a glimpse of the grandeur of the world's number one school.

Everyone was talking and laughing.

suddenly
There was a lot of noise on the embankment, and outside the tea stall there were noisy footsteps. Many martial artists carrying swords were running towards the embankment.

"what happened?!"

Someone from the tavern next door ran out, and many gangsters in the teahouse also stood up and looked around.

At this time, someone outside was heard shouting excitedly:
"Look!"

"The Sword God has returned to Hengyang!"

This shout woke up all the people in the martial arts world.

Immediately, the people in the tea stalls threw down copper coins and shouted to pay the bill. They rushed out of the stalls, opened the straw curtains, and rushed to the river bank.

However, the banks of the dam were already crowded with people, gazing at the Xiang River.

As the sun sets, the summer heat has not yet dissipated. Looking through the willow branches swaying in the river breeze, I see the returning oars in the distance and another huge passenger ship going down the Xiang River.

Birds fly and fish leap on the river, and the waves are sparkling.

The setting sun spreads over the river, even more red than fire, and the sky is filled with fragrant breeze, which is mixed with a hint of moisture.

The ordinary merchants were just there to watch the fun. They didn't know who the Sword God was, but when they saw the crazy faces of the people in the martial arts world, they looked up excitedly, so they followed the crowd and looked up the river. They saw a man in green standing on the bow of the big ship.

His hair is ruffled by the breeze, his clothes flutter, his face is handsome, and his demeanor is definitely not ordinary.

Next to him was a white-haired old man carrying a sword, who was talking to the young man.

The disciples behind him, who were armed with long swords, had smiles on their faces.

When the people on the shore saw the man in green, their eyes widened immediately, and they knew who the person was.

Especially those who came here because of its reputation and visited Yancheng for the first time were very surprised and felt that they had hit the jackpot.

The Sword God rarely sees guests in the Hengshan Sect, and it is quite difficult to meet him.

The return of the Sword God to Hengyang this time is of even greater significance.

The Sword Gods of the North, East and South, the former battle for the number one spot in the world is no longer in suspense. This is the return of the Sword God after dominating the martial arts world.

This scene alone made many warriors imagine a lot.

The green shadow of the bow is engraved in my heart and is destined to be unforgettable in this life.

At the riverside, exactly one hundred Hengshan disciples came.

The leader was an old man with a sword on his waist and a crutch in his hand.

It was Lu Lianrong.

People originally said that Lu Lianrong of Hengshan was talkative and spoke harshly, so he was given the unpleasant nickname of Golden-eyed Crow.

Now he is the uncle of Sword God, and it is said that they have a close relationship, so others dare not show off and call him a bandit again.

He had to call him "Senior Lu" in person, and the Golden-Eyed Crow also became the Golden-Eyed Hero.

When the passenger ship approached the shore, a group of people from the martial arts world suddenly saw a green shadow flash on the bow.

Everyone's eyes blurred and they were horrified. They didn't know when the sword god had reached the shore and stood with Lu Lianrong.

"Big Brother~!"

The disciples of Hengshan were extremely calm and shouted loudly on the shore!

Just this one sound was enough to send shockwaves through the bodies of the onlookers, leaving them speechless with astonishment.

The Hengshan School’s powerful and majestic aura is overwhelming.

Zhao Rong nodded with a smile at his fellow disciples, glanced at the people from all directions, and took another half step forward to approach Lu Lianrong.

"How come Master Uncle is here too?"

Lu Lianrong fixed his bright yellow eyes on him, and after confirming that he was safe and sound, he revealed a slightly 'ferocious' smile.

"Big Brother dotes on you a lot. Even if it's not reasonable, he still listens to your arrangements. If you say don't welcome him, he won't."

"But I feel that I must welcome him."

His voice was not loud, and except for the Hengshan disciples around him, outsiders who retreated far away could not hear it:
"How can I, the Hengshan Sword God, return without much fanfare?"

"It just so happens that you are a quiet person who hates trouble, so some of the arrangements are inappropriate."

Zhao Rong smiled apologetically: "It's just that I was slow on the way and made Master Uncle wait for a few more days."

Lu Lianrong said, "That's nothing."

"Even if I wait for you here for a year, I will be happy."

He looked old, with wrinkles all over his face when he smiled, and his eyes always seemed to be scrutinizing, giving him a fierce look.

But Lu Lianrong didn't say anything polite.

Back then, he was timid and submissive in Songshan and spoke politely to Alliance Leader Zuo. Zhao Rong was his family, so he could say whatever he wanted.

He glanced up and down at Zhao Rong a few more times, and Lu Lianrong's eyes were full of pride and admiration.

The best in the world.
The Hengshan School is the best in the world!

What our ancestors and uncles never dared to imagine was realized so magnificently.

Lu Lianrong greeted Mr. Gu, and followed the Hengshan people into the city under the watchful eyes of many people in the west of the city.

In addition to the Hengshan disciples who came to greet them, there were also many subordinate forces along the way.

People like Long Changxu, the chief escort of Changrui Escort Agency, and Shang Yukang, the leader of Red Wolf Gang, were all acquaintances of Zhao Rong. They each led their core men and waited outside the city.

Although no one came forward to say hello, they also stood by to greet him.

In the eyes of ordinary people, these escort gang bosses are already considered top figures.

Through these people, ordinary people can also understand the weight of the word "Sword God".

There was a great commotion in the west of the city, and soon the news that the Sword God had returned to Hengyang spread throughout the city.

Immediately, carrier pigeons became busy, and the news spread rapidly to Hengzhou Prefecture and then to several surrounding prefectures.

Zhao Rong arranged for Xiang Da Nian, Mi Weiyi and others to go to Liu's house to visit Uncle Liu, and he returned to the mountain gate with Uncle Lu.

When he returned to the sect, the Hengshan disciples were also excited and celebrating.

"Master."

In Qinxuanya, Zhao Rong saw Master Mo again.

Mr. Mo Da smiled with satisfaction, looked him up and down, and said "OK".

Asked again:
"Ah Rong, how is Dongfang Bubai's martial arts?"

Zhao Rong commented truthfully: "His martial arts skills are extremely high, his skills have surpassed the scope of the Sunflower Manual, and he can fight against my sword energy with his flying needle and thread."

"If my internal strength wasn't more advanced, it would be very difficult to defeat him."

Zhao Rong wondered if his master would say "practice more" again.

However, at this moment, Mr. Mo Da smiled and spoke slowly:
"You have already walked your own path. From now on, just follow your heart and do what suits your nature."

"Master," Zhao Rong smiled, "I'm not used to you suddenly talking like this."

"How can you not get used to it?"

Zhao Rong pretended to be disappointed: "Master, are you no longer urging me to practice more?"

Mr. Mo Da stroked his beard and smiled: "Ah Rong, there is a limit to the world."

"My teacher's life is filled with sorrow, and the only thing he has is a song called Xiaoxiang Night Rain. My teacher's sorrow will never happen to you again."

"I have urged you strictly in the past, hoping that you can achieve great things and take your destiny into your own hands, so that you will not go down a path of tragedy."

"Now that you have reached the pinnacle, the road ahead is smooth and broad. I, your teacher, do not need to urge you on any more."

At the end of his words, he felt a little lonely.

And then he said faintly:

"In fact, I am not used to it either, but this is always a good thing."

Zhao Rong knew his master's good intentions and felt deeply moved at this moment.

"Master."

He shouted again and kowtowed to the old man respectfully.

The master taught him everything he knew, and his current achievements would definitely be due to the master's help.

Mr. Mo Da sighed and helped him up with a smile.

"As a teacher, I have no regrets in my life to have you as my disciple."

He added:
"Ah Rong, now that you have won the title of No. 1 in the world and returned to Hengyang, are you in the mood to listen to a song played by your master?"

"Of course, I am willing."

"it is good."

Mr. Mo Da said "OK" again.

Then, he took out the huqin
Soon, another piece of music, Xiaoxiang Night Rain, was played in the Hengshan School's Qinxuan.
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