Volume 2: Tian Nan ? Xuan Qing Chapter 20 One life for you, drawing a prison on the ground

  Little sister Lin Meng'er grew up with Chu Jiu, and had never blamed him before. However, she always anxiously whispered: "Chu Jiu, Chu Jiu, we must not let the other senior brothers look down on us, we have to practice our sword skills well!"

  Only Lin Ruochi and Gu Baiyun treated all their disciples as if they were their own, yesterday, seeing Lian Rong's Tianxuan shattered wooden sword, they suddenly thought of the extraordinary bones and muscles that Chujiu had at birth. They also suddenly remembered that in these few years, they didn't have time to assess their several apprentices, it's possible that Chujiu's martial arts have made great progress, after all, the two of them knew about the old man Shooting Heaven's martial arts.

  "Big Brother Master, look at this sword..."

  Gu Baiyun knew what his junior brother was thinking, so he said: "At the grand ceremony of granting swords, there will be many disciples performing and competing. Let's just observe for now, if we can break through on the ninth day, we'll give it to him at the ceremony. Otherwise, we'll find another time to give it to him later."

  Lin Ruo Chi thought for a moment and indeed felt that this was the best approach. He nodded his head and said, "Elder brother's words are reasonable, let's do as elder brother says!"

  However, the two had been teaching and guiding Chu Jiu for nearly a decade, watching him grow up from a young age. By now, they regarded him as their own son, and naturally hoped that after four years, he would have transformed completely and be able to wield this sword in front of heroes all over the world.

  Therefore, the two of them specifically instructed Liu Chenfei that the sword on the ninth day must be presented at the grand ceremony of granting the sword, and when others ask for it, they cannot give this Tianxuan Fragmented Wood Sword to anyone else first.

  He had expected this, and sure enough, Lin Meng'er and Lian Wanruo went together to find Liu Chenfeng to ask for the sword.

  It wasn't until four years ago that Chu Jiu barely mastered the first eighteen moves of "Shooting Heaven Shocking Dragon, Thirty-six Steps" where yang is active in the nine heavens.

  He let out a breath of relief and ran in front of Shooting Heaven Old Man, saying: "Grandfather, I've finally mastered these eighteen moves!"

  The old man nodded and smiled: "Not bad, not bad, I didn't expect your progress to be two years faster than I imagined!"

  On the ninth day, he felt refreshed and rejuvenated, so he kowtowed and said: "I must also thank Grandfather for his guidance every night!"

  The old man Shooting Heaven was also happy, silent for a while, and then said: "Well, since I've passed on the first eighteen moves to you, I'll teach you the last eighteen moves too!"

  "Grandfather, are there eighteen more steps after this?"

  He has made little progress in his Cangjian Swordsmanship in recent years, mostly relying on the blessings of the Nine Heavens. Therefore, he felt a bit fearful and said.

  The old man shot into the sky and laughed: "I don't know how many martial arts masters in the world want to learn these last eighteen moves! I didn't expect you not to want to learn!"

  At the age of nine, he accompanied Shi Tian Lao Ren and knew that he was only doing it for his own good. He hurriedly said: "Grandfather, don't be offended, I am willing to learn, but Grandfather has worked hard to teach me!"

  The old man nodded, he also made a major decision after deciding to pass on the eighteen moves of the ninth day!

  Under the guidance of Shi Tian Lao Ren, at the age of 93, he began to practice the latter eighteen steps of quietness in the tenth land.

  The latter eighteen moves, however, are the opposite of the former eighteen moves, collectively known as "Yin Jing Yu Shi Di", emphasizing the use of stillness to control movement, observing quietly in front and striking later, which is close to the meaning of Dian Cang Sword.

  In addition, at this time, the "Shooting Heaven Heart Method" of the ninth day has also made some small achievements. He then practiced the 19th Road Swordsmanship and the orthodox heart method of the Cangyang Sect, "Cangyang Xuanqing Qi". Unexpectedly, while practicing the eighteen steps at the same time, the swordsmanship progressed amazingly. Lin Meng'er had spent a year cultivating the "Guanyin Swordsmanship", but on the ninth day, she was able to master it in just one month.

  In less than three years, he had fully practiced the eleven sword techniques passed down by Liu Chenfei, and among his contemporaries who had reached this realm, there were only three people: Master Shen Que, Lu Shaohang, and Second Master Lian Tian.

  He and the other two were naturally talented, and they worked hard to practice. After mastering the eleven sword techniques, they would often sneak into the "Mo Jian Shi" in the Xuan Qing Guan's back hall to observe and practice other sword techniques. However, Chujiu was still in a state of disbelief that he had already mastered the eleven sword techniques, so he didn't dare suggest entering the "Mo Jian Shi". It wasn't until he occasionally sparred with his fellow disciples in the trial sword hall that he slowly discovered that his martial arts skills were actually far superior to those of his peers. However, he didn't dare reveal this, and every time they sparred, he would pretend to lose.

  So up until now, all of his senior brothers and Fifth Uncle still believed that their own martial arts skills were far superior to those of the masses of junior brothers.

  However, what was surprising was that on the ninth day, he discovered that Lao Tzu actually understood the Qingcheng Swordsmanship. Every time he practiced his sword in the "Worry-Free Cave", he would receive guidance from Lao Tzu.

  It's worth noting that although the nineteen routes of Dian Cang swordsmanship each have their own internal energy usage and mental techniques for auxiliary cultivation, they all must be practiced on the basis of the "Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi" of the orthodox school of Xuan Men. The higher the attainment of "Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi", the more subtle the comprehension and application of swordsmanship will be. And that old man seemed to have a thorough understanding of all swordsmanship, if that's really the case, then it's hard to imagine just how high his attainment of "Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi" is.

  It was on that day, after practicing the "Twenty-one Swords of Chasing the Moon" in the "Canglang Swordsmanship", the old man casually pointed out some points, and surprisingly, they were all correct. Many of them were things that Jiǔ had been unable to figure out before, no matter how hard he tried. Suddenly, the old man remembered that Jiǔ was not one of his top ten disciples, and therefore could not enter the "Moxing Room" to practice other swordsmanship on his own. He thought that maybe it was related to practicing the "Shìtiān Heart Method", or the "Shìtiān Shocking Dragon, Thirty-six Steps". He also felt a bit guilty, and let out a light hum. Although he knew Jiǔ wouldn't mind at all, and didn't think it was strange, he still decided to teach Jiǔ some swordsmanship in the mountain cave after thinking about it for a few days. He taught him some of the later sword techniques from the Diāo Cāng Nineteen Road Swordsmanship. This naturally made Jiǔ respect the old man even more.

  On the ninth day, Dao said: "Grandfather, you seem to know all of Qing's martial arts, it's too incredible!"

  Xiang Tianlai laughed and said: "What's the big deal? The world's martial arts are now slowly flourishing, to master the world's martial arts is what's truly formidable!"

  Until last month, Jiu had already practiced seventeen kinds of swordsmanship. There were still two roads in the nineteen roads of Dian Cang's swordsmanship that he didn't know what kind of swordsmanship they were. The old man She Tian never mentioned them again.

  For the first time in seventeen years, Shi Tian Lao Ren scolded Chu Jiu loudly, saying: "From now on, you are not allowed to mention the names of these two sword techniques again!"

  On the ninth day, he was stunned and frightened, and never dared to mention it again.

  For over a decade, the Old Man of Shooting Heaven never mentioned his own affairs, but he would often listen with great interest to Chu Jiu's stories about the events that had taken place in Diancang and the Jianghu. As a result, he was extremely familiar with Diancang's disciples, especially Lin Bi'er and Lian Tian. Of course, more than half of the events that took place in the Jianghu were told to Chu Jiu by Lin Bi'er and Lian Tian. Lin Bi'er mostly heard them from her senior brother Shen Que, while Lian Tian learned about them through his own experiences on the Jianghu and from his parents.

  Shen Que, the eldest disciple of the sect, had been aloof and proud since childhood. The only thing he enjoyed doing was practicing swordsmanship. Apart from that, the only thing he liked to do was see his little junior sister, listen to her talk, or tell her stories about his adventures in the Jianghu. As long as she was by his side, he felt a happiness and satisfaction he had never felt before. Unfortunately, Lin Meng'er was only 16 years old and had never noticed her big senior brother's feelings, apart from following Chunjiu to run wildly in the mountains, and practicing swordsmanship with Lian Tian, Lian Yunrou, and Lu Lun.

  Half a year ago, Shi Tian Lao Ren heard from Lin Cang Er that Lin Ruo Chi had invited Lian Ri Feng to forge a sword for the tenth disciple of Diancang, and was preparing for the grand ceremony on August 19th this year. Knowing that Chu Jiu couldn't get the sword, he suddenly remembered the "Tian Xuan Fragmented Wood" left over from years ago in the "Shen Mang Mountain Villa". The previous master of Shen Mang Mountain Villa had always wanted to throw it away but couldn't bear to, and didn't dare to make up his mind to forge a sword. It seemed that Lian Ri Feng should also have this kind of psychology.

  So, on the ninth day of the first month, Lian Tian asked Lian Ri to cast a sword with the Tianxuan fragment wood, and Lian Ri had been obsessed with casting swords for decades. He had long wanted to cast this Tianxuan fragment wood into a sword, which happened to meet Lian Tian's urgent request. In the end, he finally succeeded in casting it, although reluctantly, and sent it to Diancang Mountain.

  Occasionally, Chu Jiu asked about the matter of Lian Tian's nineteen routes sword technique. Lian Tian said he didn't know either and mentioned that in the "Mo Jian Shi" room, there were only seventeen sword charts hanging on the large wall, but there were twenty positions for sword charts, with an empty space in the middle and one missing chart on each of the last walls on both sides. He also said that he had asked Shen Que and Lu Shaoxing before, and all three were equally perplexed. They decided to wait until they finished practicing the seventeen sword charts in the "Mo Jian Shi" room before asking their master and mistress again. Now, Lu Dashi has started practicing the fifteenth route of the "Ling Quan Sword Technique", considered the first among the sect's disciples.

  Lian Tian finished speaking and asked: "Little Shidi, why are you asking this?"

  On the ninth day, Meng was busy and smiled to cover it up: "Although we little Shidi can't enter the Jianjian Temple, it's okay to ask questions!"

  Lian Tian Papi smiled and said, "Who says you can't? Wait until your martial arts skills improve greatly, then you'll naturally be able to enter!"

  At the beginning, Jiǔ would never reveal in front of others the fact that he was taught martial arts by Shè Tiān Lǎo Rén, nor did he dare to ask anyone about Shè Tiān Lǎo Rén. In these few years, both his master's senior and junior masters were extremely busy and had no time to ask either.

  It seems that on Mount Diancang, the Fifth Master and his disciples, including Eighth Master Huang Koufu, only know that there is an old man guarding the tomb in the back mountain, who needs to be sent food by Chunjiu once a day.

  As for why Chu Jiu had to live alone in the thatched hut on the back mountain, it was also a decision made by Lin Ruo Chi and She Tian Lao Ren when he was ten years old. The specific reason, even Chu Jiu himself did not know.

  Fortunately, the thatched hut where Qingyu lived was not far away, and there were stables in between. There was also Xia Qiuzi, who had four legs to play with, and Lin Bi'er, a young nun who saw her every day, so she wasn't afraid or lonely.

  Time slipped away year by year, and the young people slowly grew up. As for the origin of Shi Tian Lao Ren, in the past, Chu Jiu gradually forgot to think about it, to ask about it. Chu Jiu only unintentionally heard Master Bo and Shifu mention something when he was very young: "...back mountain... drawing a prison on the ground..." He was young at the time and didn't understand what it meant. Now that many years have passed, he's probably already forgotten.

  So now on the ninth day of the lunar month, he heard Lin Daiyu and Xiangling laughing together in a carefree manner, and he couldn't help but smile too.

  "Where's Wan Rou? Why didn't she come today?" Chu Jiu suddenly remembered that Xiao Shimei and Wan Rou were on Diancang Mountain, usually inseparable, but today she didn't see her come together, so he asked.

  "Lu Zhihan, the senior brother, is determined to practice his sword skills. Master Shibo ordered Lian Tian, the second senior brother, to spar with him. Wan Rou, follow your brother and Sixth Senior Brother as well!" Lin Meng'er had been with Wan Rou since early morning, they only parted ways before the ninth hour, so she naturally knew what was going on and replied accordingly.

  Xiao Qi Zi laughed and said: "This is indeed a strange thing, in the past, Wan Rou sister would always come to the back mountain to find Chu Jiu Xiao Shixiong as soon as she went up the mountain, but today it's unexpected!"

  On the ninth day, he smiled slightly and said, "You little devil doesn't know what you're talking about. Yan Ruo and Second Brother being together is also a pleasure."

  Lin Meng'er also agreed, saying: "On the ninth day of the New Year, Xia Qiuzi, why don't we go take a look too?" As soon as she spoke, Chu Jiu and Xiao Qiuzi both chimed in agreement, and the three of them stood up to leave.

  On the ninth day, Shi Bo let Lian Tian and Luo Zhihan polish their martial arts skills together. Of course, it was to let Lian Tian wholeheartedly guide Luo Zhihan.

  Among the three people, Shen Que, Lu Shaoxing and Lian Tian, who were at the peak of their martial arts skills, Shen Que was deep and profound, while Lu Shaoxing had a proud and aloof personality but was passionate by nature. However, he was not good with words. Only Lian Tian was gentle and warm-hearted. With the addition of the kind-hearted Lian Wanrou and the enthusiastic Lü Lun, Lian Tian naturally went all out to guide Luo Zhihan.

  Gu Baiyun watched these disciples grow up, how could she not understand their personalities? However, it was only after discussing with the second master and obtaining Lin Ruoqi's consent that she made such arrangements.

  He asked Lin Ruochi last night: "Master's younger brother, is it appropriate for me to arrange like this? Do you have any other opinions?"

  Lin Ruo Chi smiled and said: "Elder Brother's reputation for chivalry is renowned throughout the land, such actions are naturally a model for our peers!"

  Gu Baiyun let out a soft sigh again, and Lin Ruoqi hastily asked: "Big Brother Master, why the sigh?"

  Gu Baiyun said: "My brother just remembered the 'Heavenly Demon-Slaying Swordsman' of years ago, Ah! What a heroic figure!"

  Lin Ruo Chi was young at that time, but also had a deep impression, and couldn't help feeling sad. It's really been thirty years, and people and things are no longer the same!

  Gu Baiyun had always been a man of his word, and since he had promised Zhao Yin Feng on his deathbed, he would not go back on it. However, as Luo Zhi Han was a disciple of the Nanhai Sword Sect, Gu Baiyun needed to cultivate disciples from other sects, so naturally, he had to get the approval of the sect leader first, which was why he came to discuss it beforehand.

  Gu Baiyun had only seen Luo Zhihan's moves in the dark that night, and knew that although his physique was good, his martial arts skills were not high. Letting Lian Tian guide him first would be enough, and she could make more detailed plans after she finished with the Sword Conferring Ceremony.

  Lin Ruo Chi also nodded in agreement: "Not bad, for the time being, Tian Er is indeed the best candidate, Master's words are truly wise!" Lian Tian was his most favored disciple, seeing Gu Bai Yun also held him in high esteem, he was naturally overjoyed.

  On the ninth, Lin Meng'er, Xiao Qiuzi entered from the back door and came to Guan. As soon as they arrived, they heard the sound of sword practice and the voices of Lu Lun and Lian Wanrou coming from the side courtyard. The three of them exchanged a smile and quietly walked over, stopping at the edge of the flower woods outside the side courtyard. Lin Meng'er let out a soft "hush" to Chu Jiu and Xiao Qiuzi, and the three nodded in understanding before crouching down, peeking through the gaps in the flowers and trees into the center of the courtyard.

  At that time, Lian Tian had his hands crossed in front of his chest, focusing intently on Luo Zhihan practicing swordplay in the middle of the courtyard. Lu Lun occasionally chatted with Lian Wanrou, but he also carefully observed Luo Zhihan's sword moves. Lian Wanrou's beautiful eyes were completely fixed on Luo Zhihan.