Embers of Sword

Chapter 137: Lotus Jade Order Investigation Results

The wind blew through the courtyard, and the dead leaves swirled and fell, swaying and circling, and after several circles, they fell into the small pond in the courtyard.

The calm pool water suddenly began to ripple.

There was a "click" sound.

Xie Xuanyi's fingertips fell gently.

Jiang Huang closed his eyes, his body trembling slightly, but the coldness in his heart did not continue to spread. After his fingertips fell, the familiar warmth, like a spring breeze, brushed across his meridians, brushed across his acupoints, and also calmed Jiang Huang's heart.

Jiang Huang was bewildered and slowly opened his eyes.

Xie Xuanyi did not grab back that half drop of warm immortal spring water.

He just nodded his forehead lightly.

Looking at the extremely twisted little girl in front of him, he sneered.

"Since I'm giving it to you, you should keep it."

Xie Xuanyi put his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Don't say such things anymore in the future."

"Xie Xuanyi..."

Jiang Huang gritted his teeth and his voice was choked.

After the Fountain of Immortality returned, her vision suddenly became blurry, as if her eyes were covered by water vapor.

Snap!
A loud and crisp bang hit her forehead, causing the girl to cry in pain!
"I have told you so many times that you have to call me 'brother' in the Sword Palace..."

Xie Xuanyi scolded angrily: "Change it quickly, what if you get used to saying it?"

"???"

Jiang Huang was stunned.

Her brain exploded, and the little gratitude that had finally arisen in her heart disappeared instantly.

She reached out and touched the smooth, white forehead.

There was a red swelling there.

The little girl was furious and rushed towards Xie Xuanyi with her teeth and claws bared.

"Xie, I'm going to kill you!"

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It was indeed a lively night.

At sunrise, dew condensed on the leaves. Xie Xuanyi slowly pushed open the door and stretched lazily.

Behind him, Jiang Huang was sleeping soundly on the bed.

Last night, the little fellow roared angrily, pounced on him with all his might, and then lost consciousness... This is what is meant by "much ado about nothing".

Later in the night.

Xie Xuanyi did not meditate, but leaned on the bed with his eyes closed to rest.

He hasn't slept for a long time.

Perhaps it was because of returning to the Sword Palace...

In just one or two hours, he not only fell asleep, but also slept soundly.

In his dream, he returned to the past, back to the days when he first started practicing at Lotus Peak.

Senior Brother, Miaoyin, Qi Lie.

These faces.

Now it is no longer an illusion that only appears in dreams.

Xie Xuanyi has seen them all.

He pushed open the door of the mansion.

A young man meditating with his back straight came into view.

"You finally came out?"

The young man opened his eyes and turned to look at Xie Xuanyi in surprise.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi was silent for a moment: "You haven't gone back yet?"

"It's boring to go back, you're more interesting."

The young man patted his butt, stood up, and was about to draw his sword: "Come on... continue!"

Xie Xuanyi glanced at him casually and found that this boy had a really good physique.

Or perhaps, the recovery speed of a warrior in the Golden Body Realm is already extraordinary, and the marks left by the sword energy on his fingertips last night have all healed.

The fact that he could stand up showed that I was too gentle with him last night.

"I don't have time to mess around with you."

Xie Xuanyi closed the door of the mansion and left straight towards Jin'ao Peak.

He had no time to deal with Duan Zhao.

I have to say, although this little guy is clingy, there is one thing that is worthy of praise, and that is his abundant "martial virtue".

It seemed that he would not give in, but unless Xie Xuanyi said so, he would not fight.

Duan Zhao carried the heavy sword and trotted along the way, following Xie Xuanyi, and laughed softly, "Why, are you scared?"

Xie Xuanyi looked at the young man as if he were a fool.

This little guy, doesn't he think this low-level method of provoking him will work on him?

Do not know why……

In Duan Zhao, he vaguely saw the shadow of the stupid tiger back then.

Where on earth did this kid grow up? He is already in the Golden Body stage at the age of sixteen. Apart from that, he is as plain as a blank sheet of paper.

Only people who are well protected can have such "character".

But... the young man's clothes looked ragged and tattered.

They don’t look like a wealthy family.

"I have already understood the sword you mentioned last night."

Duan Zhao was full of vigor and said, "If you touch my weak spot, I will change my moves to block it and transfer the sword energy to the tip of the sword."

"...What if the next step is to leave the position?" Xie Xuanyi didn't even raise an eyebrow.

"I thought about it too."

The young man chuckled, still full of vigor and vitality: "If you hit the off-position, it will be a sure kill, and the heavy sword's energy will be completely blocked. But it doesn't matter, at this time I will abandon the sword and attack, and use both fists to hit Huanglong directly!"

Xie Xuanyi laughed angrily: "You kid still say you are not a warrior?"

"Sometimes, martial arts are more effective than swordsmanship. As long as you can win, don't worry about so many rules—"

Duan Zhao added seriously: "These are what Xie Xuanyi said, I am just following his instructions."

"???"

Xie Xuanyi was dumbfounded. When did he say this?
"Thank you, Zhen."

The young man put the heavy sword back on his back. He did not continue to pester her, but asked curiously: "Thank you for your guidance last night. I really have a deep understanding. What my mother said is indeed right."

Xie Xuanyi stopped.

He narrowed his eyes, looked Duan Zhao up and down, and asked curiously, "What did your mother say?"

The young man grinned: "My mother said that if I come to Dasui Sword Palace and fight with the guy named Xie, I will definitely gain a lot."

"Your mother is right."

Xie Xuanyi smiled: "But you are a little stupid, you found the wrong person."

"Oh?" Duan Zhao was stunned.

"You should go find the famous Jiangning Prince Xie Sheng!" Xie Xuanyi gave advice very sincerely: "That prince's swordsmanship is very high, and he has reached the perfect level of Dongtian. The entire Dasui Sword Palace is waiting for him to show up and use his sword... So you should go find him to ask for swordsmanship. Remember to use the 'Straight to the Yellow Dragon' move directly."

"I do not!"

Unexpectedly, this boy who didn't look very smart shook his head very firmly at this moment.

"I've seen Xie Sheng from afar. That guy is boring, not as interesting as you."

Duan Zhao said seriously: "The treasure my mother gave me only has a response to you, so I only ask you about the sword, and I only listen to your guidance."

Xie Xuanyi asked cautiously: "What treasure?"

The young man rolled up his sleeves, revealing a silver bracelet, which he shook to show off, and a sound of wind and thunder rose up.

Xie Xuanyi looked at it for a moment, but couldn't see the way.

"…What treasures, what inductions, it's all bullshit, your mother lied to you too."

He shook his head and said helplessly, "Please don't block my door anymore, okay?"

"Of course."

The young man smiled innocently and said, "Are you going to invite me to live with you?"

Seeing Xie Zhen fell silent.

Duan Zhao blinked and asked cautiously, "How about you teach me two more moves tonight? This time you teach me something a little more difficult, and I won't bother you for the next few days."

Xie Xuanyi sighed.

He stopped. Jin'ao Peak was not far away. A crowd of people was gradually gathering and some of their eyes were looking towards him.

The excitement last night was not completely “over” yet.

Now there are still many people waiting for the results of the Lotus Jade Order's investigation.

Today is the second day of the Sword Qi Ceremony, and it is still a qualification test, as well as a "duel" between those who passed the test on the first day.

In a moment, it will be the time for the Golden Ao Peak to be opened, and all the law enforcers will appear. At that time, the examiner Qi Lie will also appear...

The appearance of these people means that the results of Lotus Jade Order’s investigation last night will be announced.

"One move. I'll only teach you one move."

Xie Xuanyi raised a finger and said unhappily, "No bargaining allowed. If you can accept it, accept it. If you can't accept it, get out."

"Okay! Hook and Hang!"

The young man stood on tiptoe, made a deal with Xie Xuanyi, then rushed into the crowd with his heavy sword on his back and disappeared in a flash.

Xie Xuanyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The identity of that young man...is probably not simple.

He had some vague guesses in his mind, but he was not quite sure.

But one thing is certain.

After the young man left, my ears felt much quieter.

Unfortunately, this peace and quiet did not last long. A crowd gathered at the foot of Jin'ao Peak, and many people noticed Xie Zhen's presence.

The wonderful show that took place at the foot of Lotus Peak last night has spread throughout the Dasui Sword Palace.

Several brave young sword practitioners and children from aristocratic families came over and greeted Xie Zhen.

Prince Jiangning does have a strong background.

But... there are always people who don't get along with Jiang Ning.

Xie Xuanyi didn't really offend these people. He just chatted with them briefly for a few minutes, which could be considered as some "friendship".

With his personality in his previous life, he was naturally too lazy to do these useless superficial efforts.

However, now that he is using the name "Xie Zhen", what he does should be consistent with the background records in the library's case files.

In this Sword Qi Ceremony, Prince Jiangning clearly intended to use a public opinion offensive to "suppress" himself... Although Xie Xuanyi was aloof and arrogant, he would not reach out and hit a smiling person for no reason, adding to his own bad reputation at such a moment.

Never thought.

After just a few simple chats, more and more sword cultivators came to make friends.

Although the Jiangning prince is very powerful, he is not yet to the point where he can cover the sky with one hand.

After all, the Xie family only has some influence in Jiangning.

Da Chu is very big.

For a moment, the place where Xie Xuanyi was at the foot of Jin'ao Peak became a bustling and lively tourist attraction.

Many people came forward, wanting to join in the fun and see who the ruthless man was who had seriously injured Jing Qingming with a wooden branch last night.

"Everyone! Please make way!"

Just as the sound of discussion and noise spread.

Suddenly, the sound of drums was heard at the top of Jinao Peak!

Boom!Boom!Boom!
The solemn and majestic drum beats sounded three times in a row, magnificent and vibrating, stretching and spreading.

The formation pattern at the mountain gate lit up with brilliant golden light. From the depths of the clouds and mist, dozens of figures slowly came riding swords and landed in front of the open space at the mountain gate.

The crowd suddenly became silent.

Qi Lie, dressed in a golden robe, led the law enforcers of Jin'ao Peak and came to the crowd at the mountain gate.

The law enforcers of Jin'ao Peak lined up one after another. There was no need for any words. Just by standing there, an invisible pressure spread out, making people feel chilled.

Qi Lie looked around.

His gaze passed over the sea of people and fell on the young man in black who was surrounded by countless people at the far end of the mountain.

The noise was drowned out by the sound of drums.

To be precise...it was swept away by the sound of the drums.

Everyone's eyes fell on Qi Lie, and then following Qi Lie's gaze, they fell on Xie Zhen.

everybody knows.

If nothing unexpected happens, Qi Lie, with so many law enforcers gathered here, is probably going to announce the results of last night's investigation into the "Lotus Jade Order".

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(PS: The third update is finished, sorry for the long wait. Because the number of updates is really a bit too much, Panda writes slowly, so I have to stay up late. Please give me a monthly ticket~)

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