Chapter 251

"Clap, clap, clap—"

Everyone applauded.

Daoist Tuo Yan also came back to her senses. She wasn't angry, but looked at Cheng Xinzhan with a smile,

"Fellow Daoist Yunlai, you truly are a real person who doesn't show his face. I am willing to admit defeat and punish myself with three cups."

Cheng Xinzhan waved his hands repeatedly and said,

"Fellow Daoist Tuo Yan's sword intent is like the red sun rising on the sea, the morning rosy light covering a thousand miles in an instant, covering the sky and penetrating the sea. It is inherently a style that covers the enemy like a tide and sweeps away thousands of troops. How could it be fully displayed on this small wine table? If it were used to sweep away demons, my battle results would definitely not be as good as yours."

"Hahaha—"

Daoist Tuo Yan laughed loudly, toasted Cheng Xinzhan another cup, and said,

"Although I know Yunlai is being modest, I am still very happy."

Cheng Xinzhan clinked cups with Daoist Tuo Yan, feeling that the personality of this female Daoist in front of him was indeed likable, unlike any woman he had ever seen before. He drank it all in one gulp and said,

"It is not modesty, but the truth."

Daoist Tuo Yan wore a smile and said with feeling,

"In the end, it's just that I can't retract and release the sword rosy light freely. However, I know one person whose sword rosy light is truly powerful, condensed like the dazzling golden sun, and released like the vast blue sea."

Cheng Xinzhan felt a bit curious hearing this and asked,

"I wonder who that sacred person is?"

Daoist Tuo Yan smiled and said,

"Allow me to keep you in suspense. That person is extremely famous in Shu, and among the younger generation, no one can surpass her in the Dao of Sword Rosy Light. When Yunlai has the chance to meet her in the future, you will naturally know."

Cheng Xinzhan didn't pursue the question upon hearing this, just said "good".

At this moment, Daoist Mingding asked curiously,

"Yunlai, forgive this old Daoist for being talkative, but your Dao of sword manipulation looks very much like the flavor of our Shu Xuanmen. But I also remember you once said you had never entered the Shu region?"

Cheng Xinzhan had already thought of his wording and said,

"Mingding forgot that I am from Qingzhou. One can see the styles of the whole world there."

Daoist Mingding nodded,

"That's true. Qingzhou is a place of outstanding people and spirits, and it is also a place that this old Daoist yearns for. The two Upper Immortal sword immortals, Tieguai Li and Zhang Guolao, both preached the Dao in Qingzhou, and there is also Sword Immortal Gong Qixia who opened a mountain and established a sect on Mount Qiyun.

"These sword immortals often traveled between Qingzhou and the Ba-Shu region, and it is also the place where the East of the Divine Land and our Western Shu have the closest contact. For so many years, there has always been Sword Dao exchange."

Hearing this, Cheng Xinzhan's heart stirred. As the saying goes, the speaker has no intention, but the listener does. So it turns out the connection between Western Shu and Qingzhou is so close. So is it because of this foundation that True Person Miaoyi accepted Zhou Qingyun? Is that why Emei walks so close to Mount Huangshan?

And the saying that the speaker has no intention but the listener does also applies to others. After Daoist Mingding finished speaking, Daoist Tuo Yan said in surprise,

"Yunlai is from Qingzhou?"

Cheng Xinzhan looked at Daoist Tuo Yan and nodded,

"Yes, I wonder if there is anything strange about that?"

"No."

Daoist Tuo Yan shook her head and only said,

"It's just that in recent years, I feel there are more and more Qingzhou people in Shu, as if every sect has Qingzhou people."

Hearing this, Cheng Xinzhan's heart was shocked again. There is such a thing?

What does this mean?

Cultivators in Qingzhou have been flowing away, flowing to Western Shu.

This is digging up the roots of Qingzhou! It is also digging up the roots of the Eastern Daoist Sect!

This matter cannot be accomplished simply, especially under the current situation of East-West opposition. This is the local sect of Qingzhou deliberately guiding it.

Mount Huangshan? Apart from Mount Huangshan, who else? Did Mount Qiyun participate? Are there others?

At this moment, sweat seeped from Cheng Xinzhan's palms.

His face remained as if nothing had happened, and he smiled,

"There are many idlers in Qingzhou and few great sects, while the scenery in Shu is good, the fame is great, and it is a sacred place for cultivating flying swords. It is not strange for people to come."

Daoist Tuo Yan nodded and didn't say anything more.

At this time, he heard Daoist Zhan Tao say again,

"Brother Yunlai, watching you fight swords with Tuo Yan, this poor Daoist also feels an itch. I also want to ask for instruction; I wonder if you can grant it?"

Cheng Xinzhan laughed it off, his wine-eyes bleary,

"The wine of you fellow Daoists is too fragrant and mellow. I am greedy and drank too much, and I am already a bit drunk. Let's leave the sparring with Brother Zhan Tao for next time. The days are long, and there will be plenty of opportunities."

Although a trace of disappointment flashed in Daoist Zhan Tao's eyes upon hearing this, he was a gentleman and naturally wouldn't force others. So he still nodded with a smile,

"Then we'll talk about it next time."

Subsequently, the group began to discuss the Dao of Primordial Spirit long-distance travel. When the wine had been served three times and everyone was a bit tipsy, the banquet came to an end, and Cheng Xinzhan also rose to say goodbye.

"Then fellow Daoist Yunlai, go back and rest well, and settle down in this Yanhuai Mountain with peace of mind. We will gather often, drink wine and test swords, and indulge in the mountains and rivers. Wouldn't that be beautiful?"

Cheng Xinzhan smiled and agreed, firmly refusing to let Daoist Mingding see him off, and returned by riding the wind himself.

And the six friends in the wine watched Cheng Xinzhan go away, and for a long time, no one spoke.

"He is an interesting person, and also a strong person."

Daoist Tuo Yan spoke first, with a smile on her face.

Daoist Zhouyue heard this and also smiled, looking at Daoist Tuo Yan, saying,

"Senior Sister seems very satisfied with this person. Previously, I always heard Senior Sister say that the current generation in Shu is weak in Yang and strong in Yin. Apart from Senior Brother Yan, there isn't a single good man, and you didn't even look at Young Master Qi and Little Zhuge. But today, you seem to value this Daoist Yunlai very much."

Daoist Tuo Yan didn't have the demeanor of a little girl and nodded generously,

"He is indeed not bad. He has strength, literary talent, is mad when he should be mad, and humble when he should be humble. Most importantly, he also loves wine. As for Young Master Qi and Little Zhuge."

Daoist Tuo Yan sneered,

"Heh, children raised in the palms of their mothers, full of feminine air, how can they compare to Yunlai? Moreover, I feel that what Yunlai revealed today is just the tip of the iceberg."

Speaking of this, Daoist Tuo Yan looked at Daoist Zhan Tao again,

"Blame Renying. I fought with him to see his depth and background, that's fine, but you followed closely and said you wanted to spar. We are all meeting him for the first time. You are so urgent; isn't the intention to probe too obvious?"

This Daoist Zhan Tao—Daoist Zhouyue called him Senior Brother Yan, and Daoist Tuo Yan called him Renying—so his true identity was about to be revealed.

This gentle and honest man, who looked like a green pine leaning on a jade mountain, was actually the head of the Three Heroes and Two Clouds of the Emei Sect, the eldest disciple of the Emei Sect Master, True Person Miaoyi—Yan Renying!

Hearing Daoist Tuo Yan say this, Yan Renying showed a bitter smile,

"It was my abruptness. However, Senior Sister doesn't know that I seem to have seen this person's sword technique somewhere, but I can't remember it for a moment, so I thought about sparring with him to see if I could remember."

If there were an outsider present at this time, they would definitely feel strange about Yan Renying's address. As the eldest disciple of the Emei Sect and the personal disciple of True Person Miaoyi, his seniority was already infinitely high. How could he call Daoist Tuo Yan Senior Sister?

At this time, Daoist Tuo Yan was a bit curious after hearing Yan Renying's explanation,

"You have seen it before?"

Yan Renying nodded.

Daoist Tuo Yan then said,

"It's not strange that you have seen it. Just now, Uncle-Master also said that this person's sword technique is swift and comes from Qingzhou, which inherently has commonalities with our Shu Xuanmen sword techniques."

However, Yan Renying shook his head upon hearing this,

"It's different, it's very different. It's natural for flying swords to be swift, but his sword technique changes are even more urgent and unpredictable.

"Senior Sister, you are already a person who has truly made a name for yourself in the younger generation of the Xuanmen. The 'Female Flying Bear' sweeps away demons; who doesn't know? Your Sword Rosy Light is something even Qingyun praises endlessly. How could it be easily broken?

"His sword technique is absolutely extraordinary. Senior Sister, you are also right; he definitely still held back. And I must have seen such a sword technique before, so even if I can't match the person, the impression of the sword technique itself is still very deep."

Daoist Mingding also nodded upon hearing this,

"Renying is right. This kind of sword technique looks ordinary, but the spirit is profound. This Shoumei, you should have the most experience, so this old Daoist couldn't help but be curious and asked Yunlai a question."

Speaking of this, Daoist Tuo Yan's identity was very clear. She was the current Senior Sister of the Biyun Nunnery branch of the Shu Xuanmen Emei Mountain, Wu Mei, nicknamed the "Female Flying Bear"!

The Shu Xuanmen didn't have the custom of using Dao names; they all directly used their secular names. Only those with one-character names would have a Dao name taken by their master, which was smoother and closer to call.

Mei means beautiful jade, so her master took the character Shou for her.

Wu Mei nodded upon hearing this,

"Uncle-Master's words are very true. His sword technique can indeed be called unpredictable, chasing the moon and the stars."

Being called Uncle-Master by Wu Mei, Daoist Mingding was not really the Daoist he claimed to be, but an elder of the Biyun Nunnery.

At this time, Daoist Mingding said again,

"Forget it, don't discuss it too much. Today you agreed to come over, and Yunlai only entered the mountain two days ago. I indeed formed a friendship with him across generations, and we talked happily. He is also a person who loves wine, so I made a temporary decision to invite him over. It is both to drink wine and make friends, and to welcome him. People came happily, but we were thinking of probing his background; it is truly impolite."

"Disciple is wrong, Uncle-Master forgive me."

Yan Renying said immediately.

How could he not understand? Uncle-Master inviting this person to drink was sincere, and Shoumei sparring with him was also a whim. Only his own invitation to spar was to probe the truth. So Uncle-Master said "we", but it was actually just himself.

Daoist Mingding waved his hand,

"No need to be like this. I know your temperament. There is no bad intention, just curiosity for a moment. In the future, when we meet again, just be wine friends and Daoist friends. Drink wine and discuss the Dao, don't probe the origin, don't mention other things."

The few nodded in unison.

Subsequently, Wu Mei said again with a face full of smiles,

"Not to mention magic power and sword techniques, this person's wine taste is extremely good. You think about his evaluation of our wine brews; which one didn't state the true meaning?"

After hearing this, everyone carefully savored Cheng Xinzhan's post-wine comments and nodded one after another.

"It is extremely true. Don't worry about where people come from. I, along with your Uncle-Master Shen and Uncle-Master Gu, three stray dogs of Biyun Nunnery, aren't we also changing our faces and becoming hermits here? Why probe others? In the future, we will all just be wine friends."

Hearing this, Daoists Tanbai and Huqing both nodded.

"Alas, we three old fellows are incompetent and have no virtue. The restoration of Biyun Nunnery still depends on you young people."

And as soon as Daoist Mingding said this, the three young people's expressions became fearful.

These three Uncle-Masters resisted Biyun Nunnery becoming an Emei branch back then and attacked Emei Mountain, almost being ground into dust by the Two Rituals Dust-Micro Array, and were barely saved by their master. From then on, they escaped into the White Dragon Flag. In this world, if you want to say who is most worthy of Biyun Nunnery, these three Uncle-Masters must be among them. How can they say they are incompetent and have no virtue?

"Uncle-Master, rest assured, Biyun Nunnery will definitely have a day of restoration!"

Yan Renying said decisively.

Daoist Mingding smiled. Either join the Emei Mountain main altar, stay behind at Biyun Nunnery—which is now the Emei branch—or escape the world and not come out. These were the only three paths placed in front of Biyun Nunnery disciples back then.

And coincidentally, among the six people present today, Renying was forcibly taken into Emei, Wu Mei and Cui Qi stayed at Biyun Nunnery, and he brought Shen and Gu to escape the world together, gathering these three choices.

"Uncle-Master believes in you."

Daoist Mingding looked at Yan Renying and said.

Indeed, from the current point of view, only Renying has this hope.

As long as that person ascends, with Renying's talent and current status in Emei, it is very possible to succeed as the Emei Sect Master. At that time, not only will Biyun Nunnery be restored, but even reorganizing the Xuanmen atmosphere will not be impossible.

"What about Sect Master Senior Brother? Any news about him recently?"

Daoist Mingding asked.

Yan Renying, Wu Mei, and Cui Qi all shook their heads.

"There has been no news of Master for a long time."

Yan Renying said.

"Alas."

Daoist Mingding sighed,

"Biyun Nunnery was taken as a branch of another sect; no one is more sad than Sect Master Senior Brother. He is a person of temperament. After experiencing such changes, I don't know how much he will torture himself."

The three young people's expressions dimmed. How could they not know the temperament of their own master?

Now on the streets of Chengdu, you can no longer see that drunken Daoist who drinks wine, writes poetry, and plays in the red dust.

Subsequently, the few chatted about their recent situations and agreed to meet again next time, and the banquet dispersed.

Wu Mei, Yan Renying, and Cui Qi said goodbye and left. After leaving White Dragon Flag Mountain, they traveled east all the way. After entering the Shu region, Yan Renying separated from the two women. Emei Mountain is south of Chengdu, while Biyun Nunnery is in the western suburbs of Chengdu.

"Alright, Junior Sister, stop looking; you can't see him anymore."

Seeing Cui Qi still staring at the direction Yan Renying left, Wu Mei couldn't help but remind her.

Cui Qi came back to her senses, slightly shy,

"I know, Senior Sister."

Wu Mei couldn't help but shake her head,

"Why can't you be persuaded, little sister? In Renying's heart, cultivating the Dao and the sect are the first priority. Even when it comes to romantic feelings, he only has the Qingsuo Sword in his eyes. You are so infatuated, why bother?"

Cui Qi smiled lightly upon hearing this,

"Zhou Qingyun is indeed a strange woman, and it is not surprising that Senior Brother Yan is infatuated with her. However, I know that Zhou Qingyun has no admiration for Senior Brother Yan.

"Senior Brother Yan is the fallen flower of Zhou Qingyun, but he is my flowing water. But what does this matter? Senior Brother Yan has never entangled with Zhou Qingyun, and I have never entangled with Senior Brother Yan.

"We only keep our love in our hearts and have never affected others. We only interact as fellow disciples. As long as we can meet, there is joy in our hearts. In the end, it is just a personal matter. What does this matter?"

Wu Mei couldn't understand this at all upon hearing it and only said,

"I don't care what you think in your heart, but you are not allowed to delay your cultivation. If Biyun Nunnery is restored in our lifetime, I will be the Nunnery Master, and you will come to be my Deputy Nunnery Master. If you delay your cultivation because of personal feelings and die of old age, I will not spare you."

Cui Qi smiled,

"If there really is such a day, I will have already transformed into a crane. How will Senior Sister not spare me? Find a cage and lock me up?"

Wu Mei was angry and wanted to pull Cui Qi's ears, saying,

"I will lock you up, I will lock you up."

Cui Qi dodged and flew toward Biyun Nunnery, still laughing,

"Senior Sister, I see you sending autumn waves to that Daoist Yunlai today. Could it be that you have also moved your mortal heart? If you can't pursue him and end up like your little sister, then no one should laugh at anyone!"

Wu Mei was greatly annoyed upon hearing this,

"Who sent autumn waves! Today I must pull your ears off!"

After speaking, the woman turned into a rosy light and chased forward.

(End of chapter)