Knife splashing

Chapter 187 The Unknown Master
"Oh...what is it?"

Li Yan frowned slightly, his eyes full of curiosity.

He and this Taoist really had no connection. The other party was just leading the way on orders. Was he going to cause trouble?

Yu Fengzi looked down the mountain, first heaved a long sigh, then with a serious expression, he bowed and said: "I would also like to thank Mr. Li for showing mercy."

"To be honest, the Taoist you saw at the foot of the mountain before, whose Taoist name is Yuchenzi, is my junior fellow apprentice. He is actually a good person, but he comes from a humble background and has read some Confucian classics, so he attaches great importance to hierarchy."

"I did something wrong a few months ago, which displeased the master, so he was punished to guard the gate at the foot of the mountain. He was ordered to patrol the mountain, but he didn't even notice the fat man on the mountain, and he also clashed with the guests who came up the mountain... Alas~"

"If it weren't for Mr. Li's generosity, I'm afraid it would have caused a disaster."

"It's just a little effort."

Li Yan shook his head lightly, his expression calm, "Everyone is born different, and their concepts are different. I don't take it to heart."

To be honest, the incident at the foot of the mountain actually gave him a tempering experience. Coupled with the steepness and majesty of Mount Hua, it made him much more open-minded.

Naturally, I won't take such trivial matters to heart.

"Mr. Li has a broad mind, and I cannot help but express my appreciation."

Yu Fengzi showed a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and said sincerely, "There is one more thing, please forgive me, my supernatural power is the power of hearing, and I have heard all your previous conversations."

"Mr. Li wants to forge weapons and magical instruments?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yan's expression remained unchanged and he was not surprised.

After all, supernatural powers are good at detecting, and there are many Taoist monks on Mount Hua, so it is not surprising to hear some words.

Since he dared to speak casually, he was naturally not afraid of being known.

Thinking of this, Li Yan nodded and said, "I have this idea. I originally planned to ask someone to go up the mountain with me. After buying the spiritual materials, I would find a place nearby to forge the swords. But I didn't expect the craftsman to fall ill, so I had to think of another way."

Yu Fengzi raised his eyebrows, blinked and said, "Our Xiyue is a treasure land of Gengjin. In addition to spending money to open the cellar this time, most of the materials are metal spirit materials. The disciples of Chunyang Palace need craftsmen to practice swordsmanship."

"Mr. Li came to Huashan, but he found a swordsman from a side sect to practice swordsmanship. Isn't that a waste of time?"

I have asked Junior Brother Yu Hanzi to ask a senior for help. If you want to practice swordsmanship, just follow me."

"Oh? Thank you so much, Taoist Priest!"

Li Yan's eyes were full of surprise and he quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

"Don't be too hasty to thank me yet."

Yu Fengzi frowned slightly and shook his head, "To be honest, the senior I found for you is only staying in Huashan temporarily. Whether you can ask him to help you depends on fate. If not, you can only find the swordsmith in the palace."

"Remember, after you go in, don't ask any more questions, don't say anything more. Just answer whatever the senior asks you."

"Whether it can be successful or not, it all depends on fate."

So angry?
Li Yan was surprised and became more curious.

What kind of craftsman is he that even Chunyang Palace has to show such respect to him?

Yu Fengzi said no more and took him all the way to the South Peak, then went down the mountain for several hundred meters to a col.

All you can see here is a waterfall, with rushing water pouring down from a great height, splashing water like smoke and fog, and making bursts of roaring sounds.

Tall pine and cypress trees are lush and verdant all around, with branches and leaves intertwined to form a green sky. The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, creating mottled light and shadows, like a beautiful landscape painting.

There is a thatched cottage and a blast furnace beside the cold pond. Although it looks ordinary, Li Yan is keenly aware of its extraordinaryness.

The cold pond is water, the forge is fire, the thatched hut is wood, and the ground is covered with five-colored soil. If the gold used for forging is added, then all five elements are complete.

Moreover, its layout was quite exquisite. Although he could not see the key points, he could smell the flow of the strong energy, which created a unique situation.

Li Yan's eyes were filled with horror.

This place is actually the spiritual place of Huashan Cave Paradise!
He can occupy the spiritual orifice and live in a hut. And according to Yu Fengzi, he is not a member of Chunyang Palace, so his identity must be extraordinary.

On one side of the thatched cottage, the short and fat Yu Hanzi was waiting anxiously.

Seeing the two of them coming, he hurriedly trotted forward and said in a low voice, "The senior has already agreed, but he said he wants to see the person. After Mr. Li goes in, don't ask too many questions."

His expression was full of caution as he spoke.

This mystery made Li Yan more curious.

He bowed slightly to the two of them and walked into the thatched cottage.

Inside the thatched hut, the light was dim.

Li Yan thought it was nothing at first, but as soon as he stepped over the threshold, the hairs on his body stood up, and he suddenly felt a knife light coming from the darkness and piercing his forehead.

The knife flashed with murderous intent, as if it wanted to take his life.

Clang!
Li Yan couldn't help but swing his sword to block.

However, when the long sword blocked it, it was empty.

Sweat broke out on his forehead. He looked carefully, but there was no flash of knife.

Just now, it was all my illusion!

The room was dim and dark. An oil lamp was placed on the earthen kang, and an old man was sitting on the kang.

Although the light was dim, Li Yan could see clearly.

The old man was tall and strong. It was very cold in the mountains, but he was only wearing a coarse cloth jacket. His body was muscular and his ribs were tight.

Its strange shape resembles the Vajra statue in the temple.

His facial features are sharp, his hair and beard are all white, and it is unknown how old he is. His face is full of wrinkles and his white hair hangs down to his waist.

There was no flash of knife just now; it was just the other party's eyes!
What kind of old monster is this?!
Li Yan was shocked and felt his mouth dry.

Just by looking at the eyes, one can create hallucinations in others. Even Dan Jin masters cannot do this. Could it be Gang Jin?

Li Yan couldn't help but secretly pinch the Yang Jue.

Sure enough, just like when he saw Jingxuzi before, he couldn’t smell any scent on the old man.

Li Yan didn't dare to act rashly. He pursed his lips and bowed respectfully.

But just as he was about to speak, the old man on the bed said in a hoarse and indifferent voice, "Stop talking nonsense, practice your sword skills and boxing skills, and let me see."

"Yes."

Li Yan didn't dare to say much. He took a deep breath and calmed his mind.

Swish!
He drew his sword suddenly and swung it with smooth movements.

What he practiced was the Guanzhong quick sword, combined with the military swordsmanship passed down by his grandfather. The sword moves sharply, emphasizing the use of speed to strike fast.

I saw his figure flashing, the sword light was like snow, and the wind was whistling.

After finishing the sword practice, Li Yan started practicing Pi Gua and Hong Quan, his fists and palms flying, sometimes long-range strikes, sometimes close-range strikes, with faint sounds of thunder, his posture is agile and his momentum is like a rainbow.

Whether it was swordsmanship or boxing, Li Yan gave it his all.

He had heard a legend that those powerful weapon forging masters all forged swords according to their personal martial arts habits and personalities.

With weapons forged by such masters, it is easier to achieve the state of unity between man and sword during practice.

Now it seems that this person is most likely the same.

After practicing a set of sword and fist techniques, the old man narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and said in a hoarse voice: "Considering your age, it's barely acceptable. It doesn't disgrace my skills."

"Come forward, let me see your arm." "Yes, senior."

Li Yan looked respectful and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. He walked forward in three or two steps.

As soon as he approached the earthen kang, his shoulders were instantly grabbed by a pair of large hands. The movements were so fast that he didn't even notice it.

Before she could react, the old man's big hands began to pinch and measure, his palms constantly changing, from shoulders to arms, wrists, and even palms and knuckles, pressing them one by one.

After doing all this, the old man nodded slightly and asked, "What is the inheritance?"

"This... can be considered a living ghost messenger."

Li Yan was somewhat helpless. He demonstrated the Northern Emperor's Yin Thunder Palm, shook his head and said, "I only inherited it occasionally, and I don't know where it came from."

His inheritance is too horrifying, and it concerns the gods. Given the old man's realm, he might know about it. Even if he can't refine the sword, he can't reveal it.

After reading it, the old man did not say anything more, just nodded lightly, and then looked at the Three Talents Demon-Suppressing Coin Blade Tassel on the hilt of his sword.

"Where did this come from?"

"Given by the imperial court, it's a family heirloom."

Seeing Li Yan's surprise, the old man's eyes flashed with nostalgia, "This thing was forged by my master. Come to think of it, so many years have passed..."

"Now that we meet again, perhaps it is fate."

"You practice Yin Lei, and your sword skills are full of evil spirits and fierceness. When the cellar is opened tomorrow, there will be a natural treasure inside. It is the copper essence of Shoushan. It was struck by lightning for a hundred years and turned into a natural treasure. It is also offered with incense in the cellar, and you can use it to refine the sword."

"Also, there is a set of coins in the cellar called the Twelve Yuanchen. If you can get it, I can also help you remake this knife tassel."

After saying that, he waved his hand and motioned him to leave.

It seems that he is too lazy to even talk.

Li Yan didn't dare to ask more questions and turned around and left the thatched cottage.

After I came out, I suddenly felt the air was fresh. Comparing the two, I realized how depressing the atmosphere was inside. For no apparent reason, a large area of ​​my back was wet.

Yu Fengzi gave a signal, and the three of them walked for a long time without saying anything. It was not until they reached the South Peak again that Yu Fengzi spoke again, "Don't ask too many questions, and don't tell anyone else."

Li Yan bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Taoist priests."

Yu Fengzi blinked and said meaningfully: "You helped Huashan solve the disaster. In fact, as long as you ask, Master will definitely agree. I am just reminding you."

Li Yan understood instantly and thanked them again.

The rest of the journey was much faster. Li Yan followed the two Taoists closely and arrived at Xifeng.

This is the Lotus Peak, which is named after the huge rock on the top that resembles a lotus petal.

There is an axe-chopped stone on the mountain, which is said to be left by Chenxiang when he saved his mother...

There is also the Jade Maiden Temple. It is said that Xiao Shi and Princess Nong Yu, the daughter of Duke Mu of Qin, got married here. It is known as the best bridal chamber in the world...

Of course, what is more important is that Chongyang Palace stands here, which is the place where the treasures will be purchased tomorrow, and the Emperor Xiyue is enshrined in it.

When Li Yan arrived, the ritual was still going on on the mountain.

Many Taoists from Chunyang Palace solemnly went up to the altar to pray, and there were also many monks watching the ceremony, including both people from the orthodox religion and masters of the Dharma lineage.

Many of them have an aura as deep as the sea and wear different clothes.

The whole scene was solemn and awe-inspiring.

Li Yan frowned slightly, not wanting to cause trouble. In addition, he was worried about other things, so he turned back in a hurry. After meeting up with Wang Daoxuan and the others, they returned to Wangxian Temple together.

"Brother Yan, what took you so long?" Sharifei asked curiously, "Did you come across something interesting?"

“Just wandering around…”

Since he had promised Yu Fengzi, he could not say anything careless on the mountain at least, so Li Yan had to be vague for the time being.

He blinked and gave a vague look. Wang Daoxuan and Sha Lifei immediately understood what he meant and stopped asking questions.

Back in the room, Li Yan couldn't wait to take out paper and pen and start writing and drawing, planning what to buy tomorrow.

The first thing is to spend money.

At first, he had no idea what this request for money was.

Wang Daoxuan had already made a plan. He needed a set of money for killing ghosts and spirits, money for exorcising evil spirits and bringing blessings, and a set of money for five days at noon.

Some are used to make money swords, and some are used to cast spells to suppress evil. All in all, there are at least a hundred of them.

At first, Wang Daoxuan suggested that he also get a set of coins for killing ghosts and demons. Although they were not as good as the Three Talents Coins for Suppressing Demons, the two had a compatible aura and could also increase the power of the sword tassel.

But with the old man's guidance, Li Yan naturally set his goal, which was the set of twelve Yuanchen coins.

But I think since the old man likes it, it must be worth a lot of money.

Then came metal.

For him, the most important thing was the Shoushan Copper Essence that the old man had pointed out, and the fifty kilograms of white copper needed by Quan Wanzhong and Yuan Ba, master and apprentice.

Besides, Sharifei also wanted to do less.

When the old man saw Lu San's bones, he felt itchy in his heart and wanted to make a flintlock rifle that could use new gunpowder.

I just have no idea and want to prepare some materials first.

As for the rest, they are relatively simple, consisting of commonly used ritual implements such as yellow paper, red rope, incense ashes and precious candles.

Li Yan also planned that if he could come across something similar to the Divine Tiger Order, he would buy one for Wang Daoxuan, so that he would not have to use disposable yarrow all the time in the future, and the power would also be greater.

Before I knew it, I had filled up a whole page.

This does not include the magical instruments he used to build the tower.

Seeing this, even though he had 100,000 silver coins, Li Yan still felt overwhelmed, wondering if the money was enough.

The next day, everyone got up early before dawn.

Of course, because there are so many people, Chunyang Palace stipulates that each team can only send one person to Nanfeng to participate in the cellar opening ceremony.

Wang Daoxuan, Sha Lifei and others were waiting at Chaoyang Peak, while Li Yan, with his pockets full of banknotes, followed Yu Fengzi to Lianhua Peak.

Compared to yesterday, there are obviously fewer people today.

The ritual was still going on. It was just dawn and the top of Lotus Peak was dim. The morning wind was howling and the surrounding sea of ​​clouds was getting dark and gloomy, making people feel like they had arrived in the netherworld.

Above the towering altar, the Dharma flag flutters in the wind.

Many Taoists dressed in gorgeous robes were chanting scriptures, and the incense seemed to be unaffected by the wind, swirling and flying straight up.

At this moment, the sun came out in the distance, as if a ray of brilliance tore through the darkness and shone onto the sky and the earth.

Many Taoists immediately stood up, brandished their magic swords, and chanted in unison.

Li Yan only felt his mind tremble. He could smell that, with the help of this pure yang energy, the innate energy on the top of Mount Huashan flowed along with it, guided by the altar, and gathered on the side of the mountain wall.

He looked up and saw that the mountain wall was covered with numerous holes, all blocked with mud, vaguely arranged in the shape of a Bagua.

The incense burner below was emitting curls of smoke and the incense ash piled up like a mountain, facing the first ray of morning light.

Finally, when the sun rose completely, the ritual was completely over, and the innate energy on the top of Mount Hua became stable.

At the top of the altar, a Taoist priest said in a solemn voice:
"The auspicious time has arrived, open the cellar!"

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