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Xu Xiao and Li Yishan sat facing each other, with a chessboard in front of them, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
"We received news yesterday that Nian'er has already entered the seventeenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion."
While Li Yishan was contemplating the game, Xu Xiao suddenly spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Li Yishan frowned and began to ponder the matter. "Your Highness, what do you think the young master's purpose is in seeking out the Celestial Mystery Immortal?"
"Rumor has it that Nian'er spent a million taels of silver and half of the Tingchao Pavilion's collection to inquire with the Celestial Mystery Immortal about who is the world's number one expert."
Xu Xiao said with a smile.
Li Yishan smiled, placed a white piece, and said calmly, "The death of the princess has always been a hurdle in the crown prince's heart."
Mentioning Wu Su, Xu Xiao's expression turned serious. "Do you think Nian'er will ask that question?"
"The Crown Prince must have asked the Prince this question more than once, right?"
“Since the prince refuses to tell him, he will definitely find the answer himself.”
Li Yishan said slowly and deliberately.
"Yes! Nian'er's personality is like mine; he won't let things rest until he gets to the bottom of it."
Xu Xiao revealed a relieved smile.
No one could have imagined that Xu Xiao, the renowned butcher of Beiliang, would have such an expression.
Li Yishan asked again, "Does His Highness wish for the Crown Prince to ask this question?"
Xu Xiao paused for a moment before saying, "Go ahead and ask. I also want to know who was behind her back then."
"The princess did not reveal who the mastermind was before she died, so this person must be extraordinary."
Li Yishan sighed.
"You mean Nian'er is in danger?" Xu Xiao asked, squinting.
Li Yishan nodded: "The young master acted too impulsively this time. The guards that the prince arranged around him are probably not enough."
Xu Xiao said, "If that's still not enough, then we'll have to ask that person to come out of retirement."
"If that person is willing to come out of seclusion, he will surely be able to ensure the safety of the Crown Prince."
Li Yishan answered affirmatively.
Xu Xiao nodded, looked at the only black piece left on the chessboard, and said, "This game is a draw. I have something to do, I'll play with you again next time."
After saying that, he got up and left without waiting for Li Yishan's response.
Li Yishan smiled and shook his head, looking back at the intricate chessboard. He said in a low voice, "Immortal of Heavenly Secrets, who exactly are you? You live in seclusion in a corner of the world, yet you can stir up the entire situation."
Xu Xiao walked all the way to the first floor of Tingchao Pavilion.
But instead of leaving immediately, he activated a mechanism and followed the hidden passage underground.
Even Xu Fengnian was unaware that there were three underground levels hidden beneath the Tingchao Pavilion.
Xu Xiao walked all the way to the deepest part of the third floor and bowed to a quiet room, saying, "Xu Xiao has come to visit the old sword god."
"Speak quickly, don't dawdle."
An impatient voice came from the quiet room.
Xu Xiao wasn't angry. He said directly, "Nian'er went to Snow Moon City of the Beili Dynasty. I'm afraid her life will be in danger. I want to ask the old sword god to come out of the mountains and save Nian'er's life."
After a moment of silence in the quiet room, Xu Xiao didn't urge them, but simply stood outside and waited quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, the door to the quiet room opened gently, and an old man with a missing arm walked out.
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This man was short and skinny, with slightly slanted eyes, a small mustache, and wore a tattered sheepskin coat. He was extremely slovenly.
Only those eyes, as deep as the starry sky, seemed to see right through people's hearts.
If the older generation of people in the Liyang Jianghu were here, they would definitely recognize his identity.
This person is none other than Li Chungang, the invincible swordsman who swept across the martial arts world sixty years ago.
Sword armor from the Thirteen Armors of the Spring and Autumn Period.
A swordsmanship genius that appears only once every five hundred years.
The only person in a thousand years whose swordsmanship can rival that of Lu Zu.
He is the universally acknowledged god of swordsmanship in the martial arts world of Liyang, a legendary figure who is difficult to ignore even three hundred years later.
There is also a consensus in the martial arts world that Li Chungang has been dead for sixty years.
Why did your son go to the Beili Dynasty?
Li Chungang asked impatiently, picking at his ear as he did so.
Xu Xiao smiled and said, "The old swordsman has been staying under the Listening Tide Pavilion for too long and is unaware of the changes in the martial world. Nowadays, Snow Moon City of the Beili Dynasty is a place where heroes from all over the world gather."
Then he recounted everything that had happened after the Celestial Immortal became famous.
Li Chungang initially didn't pay much attention, but as he listened, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, and he exclaimed in surprise, "The Celestial Immortal? There really is such a person in the world?"
"Although this Celestial Immortal appeared suddenly, he is extremely capable."
"Our Imperial Observatory in Liyang has many celestial deities enshrined, and some of them are quite magical."
"But when it comes to the ability to see through the secrets of heaven, I think it is still inferior to this Celestial Immortal."
"I don't know what that child was thinking, but he ran over there all by himself and actually met the Celestial Immortal."
“There are countless people watching Li Yang. This time, his intrusion into the seventeenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion is a challenge to their bottom line.”
“Those people are capable of anything when they go crazy.”
Xu Xiao sighed, feeling helpless at Xu Fengnian's recklessness.
"Interesting, this is quite interesting."
Li Chungang stroked his beard and paced back and forth in the secret room, appearing very interested.
"Has the old swordsman agreed to come out of seclusion?"
Xu Xiaoxin asked happily.
Li Chungang nodded slightly: "I have stayed under the Tingchao Pavilion for thirty years, and it is time for me to go out and take a walk. Moreover, I have some things I would like to ask the Celestial Mystery Immortal."
"I entrusted my safety to the old sword god that year."
"The journey to Snow Moon City of the Beili Dynasty is long. What does the Old Sword God need to bring? I'll have someone prepare it right away."
Xu Xiao said crisply and decisively.
Li Chungang waved his hand: "No need for all that fancy stuff, a carriage will suffice."
"Then I'll have Ning Emei lead a hundred Phoenix Battalion cavalry to escort the old sword god."
Xu Xiao made a decision.
The two walked out of Tingchao Pavilion together.
Having not seen sunlight for thirty years, Li Chungang instinctively covered his eyes with his hands.
Suddenly, his expression changed.
Through the gaps between his fingers, he saw a girl in white taking a walk by Tingchao Lake.
"Who is that girl?"
Li Chungang pointed at her, completely mesmerized.
Xu Xiao looked in the direction he pointed and hesitated before saying, "Her name is Jiang Ni, she's a maid in the manor, is there anything special about her?"
"She is as beautiful as an angel and is also a natural talent for swordsmanship. I never thought there was such a genius in the world."
"With her talent, it's a waste for her to be a maid. How about she become my apprentice?"
Li Chungang said directly.
Xu Xiao said, "If she could become the old sword god's apprentice, that would be a wonderful thing. I'll go talk to her about it."
After saying that, Xu Xiao walked towards Jiang Ni.
Li Chungang stood still and snorted, "Does a maid need to be discussed? Did you think I was just standing here at Tingchao Pavilion for nothing?"
He could tell at a glance that this woman was no ordinary person.
After a while, Xu Xiao returned and said, "Jiang Ni is willing to go to Snow Moon City with you, but she still needs to think about whether she will become your apprentice."
Li Chungang was so shocked he almost jumped up.
I never expected that my first attempt to take on an apprentice would be met with such a cold reception.
"Interesting, let her come along then."
Li Chungang thought about it and became even more interested.
He believed that once Jiang Ni saw him make a move, she would definitely cry and beg to become his apprentice.
Thinking of this scene, Li Chungang smiled even more happily.
Time flies.
Before they knew it, the day arrived for Su Chen to tell fortunes.
Snow Moon City was bustling with activity, and the streets were filled with martial arts practitioners dressed in the clothes of other dynasties.
Many people even came from remote areas far from the Beili Dynasty.
At this very moment, on the seventeenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion.
Su Chen was having breakfast with several maids, and there were more than a dozen exquisite dishes on the round table.
Tian Nv Rui, Si Kong Qian Luo, and Jiang Yu Yan, who had just joined a few days ago, sat on either side of him.
Which man wouldn't be envious of this scene?
"What about Ruoyi?"
Su Chen took a bite of the fragrant pancake and asked curiously.