Knife splashing

Chapter 186 Huashan is dangerous

"Thank God, you are finally here."

After seeing Li Yan, Manager Wan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked around, shook his head and whispered, "I led people up the mountain, and along the way, there was constant news. The bounty attracted many bandits, and they were looking for you everywhere."

"I have been very nervous these past few days and have been asking people to keep an eye out for news. I only found out last night that you guys went up the mountain."

Li Yan apologized, "I was delayed by something yesterday and didn't have time to look for Senior Wan. I hope you can forgive me."

"As long as we can get up the mountain safely, there's no need for any empty formalities between us." Shopkeeper Wan shook his head.

"Don't stand at the door, let's go in and talk." Li Yan smiled slightly, raised his hand and invited several people into Wangxian Temple.

Inside the side room, everyone met and naturally exchanged greetings.

Looking at this comfortable and elegant room, Yuan Ba ​​praised it with envy in his eyes, "Brother Li, you guys are living too comfortably here. It's a pity that we have suffered so much these past few days."

Li Yan was surprised: "The scenery of Huashan is beautiful and majestic, how can I suffer?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ba ​​complained, "There are so many people coming here. Those who come from the orthodox sect and the Dharma lineage can still have a place to stay. We are not welcome here, so we can only set up tents and sleep on the ground."

"Well, he's freezing cold every night, and my master has rheumatism..."

As he spoke, his eyes rolled and he said in a flattering manner, "Brother Li, I see you have a wide network of contacts. Can you arrange for us to move in as well?"

His master's face immediately changed when he heard this, and he scolded, "Shut up! You shameless thing."

Hearing this, Li Yan shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "To be honest, we are only staying here because of your friendship, and we don't want to trouble you."

Of course he would not say that it was because of suppressing the drought demon. After all, it was a serious matter, and Chunyang Palace certainly did not want the matter to be leaked and be gossiped about.

In the main hall in the front yard of Wangxian Temple, Yu Fengzi, who was burning incense and meditating, moved his ears slightly and heard everything they said.

Seeing that Li Yan was covering up the matter, he couldn't help but feel a great favor towards him.

Shopkeeper Wan took the opportunity to change the subject and said with difficulty: "I came to see Brother Li this time because something went wrong."

Li Yan frowned when he heard this and asked, "What's the matter?"

Shopkeeper Wan said helplessly: "We had originally made an appointment with that old friend, but he is ill and bedridden, so he can't come to Huashan. I guess he won't be able to open the furnace in the near future."

"Please tell that senior that his health is the most important thing." Li Yan said comfortingly, but couldn't help frowning slightly.

He has a lot to do when he goes up the mountain this time.

One is to purchase spiritual objects and help a few people re-make magical instruments.

The second is to build towers and pavilions with the help of the spiritual orifices in the caves.

Especially his weapon. After his family heirloom sword was broken, he had been using the sword he snatched from Yao San. Although it was forged from fine steel, it still felt a little uncomfortable.

This time, he wanted to make a magical sword.

Ordinary craftsmen could not take on this job, so Manager Wan helped to make the connection and invited someone, the old craftsman who had done the job when the God Tower was lifted.

We had originally agreed to go up the mountain together, but unexpectedly I fell ill. Now, I’m afraid the trip will be delayed.

But in this case, since others are helping us, how can we blame them?

Seeing that Shopkeeper Wan was still blaming himself, Li Yan consoled him, turned his head to look at Master Yuan Ba ​​and his apprentice, and said with a smile, "What are you two doing here?"

He had only met these two people by chance. Although he got the treasure from Yuan Ba, they had fought each other before, so their relationship was not close.

Now that he has come here, he must have other things to do.

As expected, Master Yuan Ba ​​clasped his fists and said in a deep voice: "I haven't been introduced yet. I am Quan Wanzhong, a branch of the Meishan lineage."

"This time I came to Huashan for a spiritual material called white copper. I want to establish the ancestral altar of the mountain gate and make it a branch of Meishan."

"Everything else is ready, but this thing is not in sufficient quantity. I am coming here with great indignation to ask for something. I hope you can show some mercy and allow me to buy more."

Yuan Ba, who was standing by, also bowed and smiled, "Master is a thin-skinned person. He was dragged here by me."

"Once this treasure house is opened, the orthodox sects and the Dharma lineage will take it first. I guess there won't be much left. If there is a random fight, the price will definitely go up."

"My master and I cannot bear this, so I beg you to show mercy. Otherwise, I am afraid this altar will be ruined."

"This matter can be of help."

Li Yan smiled and said, "To be honest, I can barely be considered a member of the Orthodox Church. I will be the first to enter and buy. I will do my best to buy as much as you need, senior."

Quan Wanzhong was delighted when he heard this and said hurriedly, "That's even better. I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Li. I need fifty kilograms. I'll go back and get the money and have it delivered before the cellar is opened."

After saying that, he said goodbye and left in a hurry.

The master and his disciple left Wangxian Temple. Not long after they left, Yuan Ba ​​suddenly asked, "Who is this Li Yan?"

"Not only can I live in Wangxian Temple, which is only for the elders in the inner courtyard, but I can also be the first to enter. Many orthodox disciples are still crowded in the big bunk bed."

Hearing this, Quan Wanzhong slapped him on the head and scolded him, "How many times have I told you not to meddle in other people's business when you are out there in the world?"

"Especially when it comes to other people's privacy, don't ask around. Young Master Li has a way, that's a favor, you can find a way to repay it in the future. If you keep talking, maybe this friendship will turn into hatred."

"Yes, yes, yes... Master, what you said makes sense!"

Yuan Ba ​​agreed with a grin.

"Ah~" Quan Wanzhong looked at him and shook his head.

To be honest, he himself was not good at dealing with people, so he wanted to have someone who could talk after he settled down and established the ancestral altar.

But he didn't expect that this apprentice was talking nonsense and becoming more and more shameless.

I just hope that with more experience in the future, I can be more prudent in what I say and do.

……

In the wing room, after Master Yuan Ba ​​and his apprentice left, Shopkeeper Wan's face suddenly became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "I have another important news this time, and I have to tell Brother Li."

"I'm afraid the Fire Bear Gang incident isn't over yet!"

"Although Xiong Baodong is dead, there are several officers of the Metropolitan Commandery standing behind him. The Fire Bear Gang is actually the secret money bag of the Metropolitan Commandery."

"It is precisely because of this support that the Fire Bear Gang has been able to be so arrogant in Chang'an for so many years. Now that Xiong Baodong is dead, the capital's money bag is gone, and they will definitely take it out on you."

"I happened to hear some rumors that the Fire Bear Gang and the Qiao family offered a hidden reward. I'm afraid those officials are behind this and fanning the flames."

"Brother Li, please be careful."

After hearing this, Li Yan looked relaxed and smiled slightly, saying, "It's okay. After the trip to Huashan, we will leave here and travel around Shenzhou."

"No matter how long his commanding officer's arm is, he can't find us."

"So good."

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Wan heaved a sigh of relief, his eyes full of envy, and said with emotion: "When I was young, I also wanted to travel the world, travel thousands of miles, and see all the beautiful scenery in this world."

"What a pity, alas..."

"When I was young, I was obsessed with making a fortune. When I was middle-aged, I had a family business and had to take care of a lot of people. Now, I can't walk anymore." "Brother Li, while you are still young, go out and walk around more."

After some sighing, Manager Wan said goodbye and left.

He brought a group of people with him up the mountain. They were all craftsmen from Chang'an. This time, they also wanted to buy some spiritual materials, and they had a lot of things to do.

After Manager Wan left, Yu Fengzi, who was meditating in the hall, seemed to be thinking about something. He slightly turned sideways and whispered something to Yu Hanzi beside him.

Then he got up and walked towards the wing room.

Arriving at the door, Yu Fengzi knocked lightly a few times. After receiving a response from inside the house, he pushed the door open and walked in. He bowed and smiled, his eyes full of enthusiasm, "Laymen, the cellar will be opened tomorrow."

"Since you have finally come here, why don't I accompany you to see the scenery of Mount Hua?"

"So good."

Li Yan smiled when he heard this and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Nowadays, many masters from the orthodox sects, Dharma lineages and unorthodox sects have gathered on Mount Huashan. They don't want to cause trouble, so they are waiting here for tomorrow's ritual.

But if Yu Fengzi is with me, there will naturally be no trouble.

When they heard that they were going to visit Mount Huashan, Wang Daoxuan and Sha Lifei both readily agreed. After all, it was not easy to make the trip.

Yan Jiuling was even more excited and quickly stood up and prepared.

Huashan is a strategic point of the Xuanmen sect, guarded by the Chunyang Palace, and a gathering place for soldiers and horses in Guanma Pass. Except for large-scale national sacrifices, pilgrims are usually allowed to go to the North Peak at most, and are not allowed to go any further.

Especially now that the cellar is open, and no one is allowed to enter starting from the Qianchi Building, it would be worthwhile to follow everyone on the tour.

Only Lu San shook his head and refused when he heard that there were many people on the nearby mountain. Rather than dealing with people, he would rather stay in the house and fiddle with his gourd and falcon.

Li Yan did not force it and took the others to follow Yu Fengzi away.

Not long after leaving Wangxian Temple and going around a few stone slopes, the view in front of us suddenly opened up and a wide platform appeared.

Huashan is a huge rock with ups and downs, so the platform is not smooth and has high and low levels.

More than twenty Taoist children were practicing sword skills on it. They were all practicing the Pure Yang Sword. Their figures were flying, swords were flashing, and they were galloping and jumping between the rocks at a very fast speed.

In the distance were cliffs and sea of ​​clouds, and it looked like one could fall off the cliff at any time, which was quite dangerous. However, these Taoist children had already mastered the basic sword techniques and were extremely skilled in their body movements, so they were not afraid at all.

"it is good!"

Li Yan couldn't help but cheer in a low voice.

Chunyang Academy is indeed a major Taixuan Orthodox sect.

The Chunyang Palace in Huashan is just one of them.

Before, at the foot of the mountain, he had already been amazed by the Taoist children. He did not expect that there were so many of them here. Any one of them would be an impressive and pillar-like figure in the martial arts world.

While practicing sword skills in such a dangerous place, their sword moves were unconsciously imbued with the charm of Mount Huashan, which was elegant and steep, and had the murderous aura of Mount Gengjin, the Western Peak, which was quite extraordinary.

Yu Fengzi smiled and stroked his beard, saying, "We are all new disciples. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Mr. Li."

After saying that, he took a step forward and led them to a ridge.

This is a dangerous path leading to other peaks. The terrain is extremely steep, like walking on a thin blade. There are ravines thousands of feet high, and sea of ​​clouds rolling on both sides, as if walking on the back of a dragon.

At this time, the sunlight shines through the thin clouds, giving the sea of ​​clouds a layer of golden edges, making it look like a dream.

The howling wind made everyone's clothes flutter, which gave off an extraordinary aura of immortals, yet also made people feel creepy.

Just as Yu Fengzi was about to introduce him, Yan Jiuling's eyes widened and he asked in surprise, "Could this be Canglong Ridge?"

Yu Fengzi nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth raised, his eyes full of admiration, "The layman has extraordinary insight."

"Don't dare."

Yan Jiuling was in a good mood because his mother's illness had improved. He smiled and explained to everyone, "It is said that when Han Yu visited this place, he was so frightened that he could neither go up nor down. So he wrote a suicide note and jumped off the cliff to ask for help."

“Hahaha…” Sharifei said happily, “This Han Yu, a great writer of his generation, is not very courageous.”

Li Yan glanced at him sideways, his mouth curled up, "Uncle Sha, can you stop shaking your legs when you say this?"

"If you are afraid, go back first."

"Joke! Am I afraid?"

Sharifei stiffened his neck and pretended to be calm, but his body was very honest. He turned his head away and avoided looking, not daring to look at the cliff below.

He had also climbed Mount Taibai, but for some reason he felt frightened from the bottom of his heart when he arrived there.

The surroundings were filled with clouds and mist, and it was bottomless. As soon as he leaned over to look, he felt like diving in, and his heart was in his throat.

Seeing this, Yu Fengzi said nothing, but a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes.

After passing Canglong Ridge, the terrain suddenly became flat. After reaching a peak, Yu Fengzi said with a smile: "This is Chaoyang Peak, a great place to watch the sunrise."

"In the past, the ancestor Chen Tuan played chess with Emperor Taizu of Song here and won three games in a row. As a result, Emperor Taizu exempted Huashan from taxes."

"Everyone, the journey ahead is going to be a bit difficult."

After saying that, he led a few people to a cliff, jumped down, climbed down the rope on the cliff, climbed to the edge, and turned over in the air.

At this moment, the clouds and mist were rolling, and Yu Fengzi was truly like his Taoist name, with a light and graceful figure, as if he was riding the wind in the clouds.

Yan Jiuling's scalp suddenly went numb when he saw this, and he looked a little uncomfortable: "This is the place where the kite turns over, I really don't have the strength to pass through, so forget it."

Sharifei stretched his head to take a look, then turned his head away, waving his hands repeatedly, and shouted: "Forget it, forget it, let's go back. It's just a trip to the mountains. Don't lose your life here."

The terrain here is much more difficult than in the previous life, and the snow is slippery, so we can only rely on a few hemp ropes tied to the stones.

Moreover, all the famous mountains and rivers in this world are shrouded in innate qi, which makes the sea of ​​clouds churning. Although it has a fairy-like atmosphere, it also looks more thrilling.

Li Yan shook his head and smiled, "The Taoist priest was just joking with you. Look around, there should be other ways to go around."

He had been to Huashan in his previous life and had walked through Yaozifanshen. He seemed to remember that there were other roads, but he didn't know whether this world had been opened.

However, Sharifei shook his head like a rattle, and refused to go over. He held Wang Daoxuan tightly and said, "Master, let's watch the sunrise here."

Although Wang Daoxuan was tempted, he saw that Sha Lifei and Yan Jiuling were not leaving, so he stroked his beard and smiled, "That's fine, I feel dizzy just looking at you."

"Then you wait for me here."

Li Yan had no choice but to jump down like Yu Fengzi.

He was as agile and nimble as a clever monkey. He easily performed a somersault and disappeared into the vast sea of ​​clouds in an instant.

"Why do you want to tease us, Taoist priest?"

After catching up with Yu Fengzi, Li Yan asked with a smile.

Yu Fengzi was standing on the cliff, the mountain wind blowing the sleeves of his Taoist robe fluttering. He smiled and said:
"Don't blame me, Mr. Li, but there are some things that need to be discussed in private..."

(End of this chapter)