Sword of Coming

On New Year's Eve, I wrote Spring Festival couplets for Spring Festival couplets. Chenchen Pharmacy bought a lot of spring couplets on red paper, one on the side of the shop door, and three side rooms in the main house behind the shop, a total of four Spring Festival couplets.

Chen Ping'an, Pei Qian, Zheng Dafeng and Lu Baixiang each wrote one. They all copied the contents from a small folded Spring Festival couplet purchased in the market without paying much attention to it.

Chen Ping'an's writing was correct, Lu Baixiang's writing was elegant, and Zheng Dafeng's writing was actually very good. Pei Qian volunteered to write one, but he wrote it very carefully, but was disliked by others. Zhu Lian kept shaking his head. , even Wei Xian came up with a sentence that was quite good, but unfortunately he was afraid of comparison shopping. Pei Qian also felt guilty. He never thought that Chen Ping'an would just let it be, just to celebrate and don't care too much about the quality of the calligraphy. Pei Qian, Wei Xian, and the three people on Sui's right, the three new year gifts, were responsible for moving stools, setting up ladders, and getting the rice milk. , posting Spring Festival couplets, Chen Pingan and Zheng Dafeng were gesticulating on the side, standing and talking without pain in the back, Pei Qian thought that the Spring Festival couplets were not written well, so he had to post the correct Spring Festival couplets, which made the skinny little girl who wanted to atone for her sins full of hair. Khan, in the end Sui Youyou asked Chen Ping'an and Zheng Dafeng to shut up, and Pei Qian was done.

The character spring was written by Chen Pingan, and the character blessing was written by Zheng Dafeng.

Zhu Liandu was cooking the New Year's Eve dinner and had been busy for nearly an afternoon. Chen Ping'an and Pei Qian helped with washing, selecting and chopping vegetables, and doing chores. Sui You came to the door of the kitchen and stood for a while, then left again.

Finally, Zhu Lian served a large table of sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner with both meat and vegetables. It was full of color, aroma and taste. The hard dishes had a meaning of having more than enough every year. The main dish was a braised pig's trotters in a casserole. Chen Ping'an and Pei Qian used A pair of chopsticks helped to open it.

Zheng Dafeng sat in the most important seat, facing north and south. Lu Baixiang and Wei Xian sat on Zheng Dafeng's left hand side. Sui Youyou and Pei Qian sat on the right. Pei Qian secretly laughed and said that the sister on the right sat on the right. Being pinched by Sui's right ear, he immediately begged for mercy.

Chen Ping'an and Zhu Lian sat on the bench near the door.

The Yin Shen named Zhao was unwilling to come in and take a seat, so he had to give up.

The wine on the table is osmanthus wine produced on Fanjia's Osmanthus Island. It has a fragrant aroma, a sweet taste and an endless aftertaste.

Seeing that Pei Qian was greedy, Chen Ping'an had been working for a long time without rest. He thought that the sweet-scented osmanthus was neither spicy nor spicy, so he poured her a small cup and took two or three mouthfuls, just to remind her that it would be the Chinese New Year in the future. She can have a glass of wine. If she dares to drink secretly, don't blame him for punishing her. Pei Qian spent a meal pecking at the rice, and her dark face with a little more flesh was filled with the innocence and happiness that a child of her age should have.

At Chen Ping'an's insistence, Zheng Dafeng must be the first to pick up the chopsticks to pick up the food, so that others can use their chopsticks to touch the bowl and drink. Zheng Dafeng must raise his glass and say some polite words, just two or three sentences to express his feelings.

Zheng Dafeng, who was originally very thick-skinned, was so embarrassed that he hesitated for a long time before saying something about everyone having a good meal and drinking well and wishing all the best for the New Year celebrations. Pei Qian took a sip of the sweet-scented osmanthus wine, and his eyes Come on, there is such a sweet and delicious thing in the world? It seems that there are some benefits to growing up. At that time, she should be able to drink if she wants, right?

The dinner table was so noisy that it was difficult to have a quiet meal with Pei Qian around.

Zheng Dafeng and Chen Ping'an didn't talk much about Lizhu Dongtian and Longquan Town.

Zheng Dafeng asked more about the strange people and strange things in Lotus Flower Blessed Land. The four people in the scroll were also very interested in Ding Ying, the best person in the world before Chen Pingan. Then there was Jiang Shangzhen, the relegated immortal. Chen Pingan chose Speaking of these things, it was not until here that Zheng Dafeng took advantage of the situation to talk about the inside story of Dongtian Paradise and mentioned Lizhu Dongtian.

Generally speaking, there are ten major caves and thirty-six small caves. The reason why the caves are caves is that they are full of spiritual energy and are the best in the world. It is said that the caves reach directly to the sky. They all have various opportunities left by the ancient immortals who either fought or ascended. It is the first choice place for immortals to practice and get twice the result with half the effort. For example, the Wutong Small Cave of Tongye Sect is monopolized by Du Mao, and only a share of the pie is given to the upper five realm monks in the sect.

However, there are some exceptions. Daozu's Lotus Cave Heaven connected with the Lotus Flower Blessed Land, and of course the Lizhu Cave Heaven. The latter is naturally rich in spiritual energy and is not known for its treasures of heaven, materials and earth. It is truly coveted. , or the people in the small town are born with outstanding cultivation qualifications. In other places in the world, after the land gods come down from the mountain, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack. They work hard to find a good seedling. It can be said that they will never find it even if they find a good qualification. It may not be suitable to be accepted as a disciple, or the character is not in line with the master's teachings, etc. In the end, it may be all in vain and return home disappointed. In the Lizhu Cave Heaven, there are many beautiful jade cultivators who are expected to reach the fifth level of the middle level. Ordinary children of a pair of gods and immortals may not be able to have this qualification.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, everyone changed into new clothes. Wei Xian was not willing to wear new clothes at first, but if it didn't work out, he would just wear the dragon robe. New clothes always felt unfit and uncomfortable, so give Pei some money. After struggling for a long time, he agreed to change into new clothes and boots. In order to meet the occasion, Chen Ping'an also temporarily took off his golden robe and changed into a green gown that Pei Qian and Sui Youyou helped select.

Chen Ping'an gave Pei Qian and the painting scroll a piece of New Year's money each, each with a piece of snow and wrapped it in red paper.

Pei Qian knew that this fairy coin was worth a thousand taels of silver, and he was so happy that the other four people accepted it. Naturally, they would not be in the same mood as Pei Qian.

After this comes the vigil.

In the end, Chen Pingan, Zheng Dafeng and Pei Qian were left sitting around the fire until dawn.

Chen Pingan raised one leg, and the little lotus figure sat on his instep. Chen Pingan shook his leg, and it rose and fell. The little guy was overjoyed.

Chen Ping'an didn't dare to drink more of the small medicinal wine in Yangjian Gourd, and he and Zheng Dafeng drank it all night long. It was only half a pound of sweet-scented osmanthus brew each, so they ordered as much as they could.

Zheng Dafeng chatted with many people of the same age as Chen Pingan in the small town, such as Ma Kuxuan, Song Jixin, Zhao Yao, Lin Shouyi, and the younger ones, Li Baoping and Gu Can.

What I least expected was that you, Chen Pingan, not only survived, but also made it to this point.

Pei Qian actually fell asleep in the latter half of the night, so he didn't hear these stories about Lizhu Cave. Zheng Dafeng took the initiative to ask about Chen Ping'an's natal porcelain. Chen Ping'an smiled and said it was a white porcelain paperweight, roughly the name of Chi. In the shape of a dragon, he left behind some relics of broken porcelain, not many, which he kept secretly squishing into pottery pots in the corner of his ancestral home on Mud Bottle Lane. Unsurprisingly, once it is fired, it will not be placed as an imperial tribute on the study desk of Emperor Da Li. It will most likely be secretly hidden in the Xian family's mansion on a certain mountain, because according to the sword energy of the Great Wall boss According to the Sword Immortal, Chen Pingan should have the qualifications of an Earth Immortal.

Zheng Dafeng did not continue.

Chen Pingan did not put Zheng Dafeng in trouble.

The implication is too deep.

It just so happens that Chen Pingan has enough patience and perseverance.

Zheng Dafeng finally pointed to the outside of the house, "Old Zhao is the ancestor of Zhao Yao's branch in Lizhu Cave. After his death, his soul was collected by our old man. He is half god and half evil. If you are lucky, you can throw it out. , became the god of a mountain in the Great Li Dynasty in one fell swoop. However, it is absolutely impossible to expect Wei Bo to reach the sky in one step, directly from a small mountain god to the Beiyue righteous god in half a continent. However, like Gu Can's father, he was able to rule over thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. With luck, there is a chance.”

Chen Pingan nodded and said, "I guessed it."

Mr. Qi once left three rays of spring breeze in him, namely Chen Ping'an, Zhao Yao and Song Jixin.

Zhao Yao failed to keep the most precious spring seal back then, but Mr. Qi said he was never disappointed. Chen Ping'an didn't understand it at first. Given Mr. Qi's temperament, it was definitely not because he had high hopes for Zhao Yao that he was not disappointed. , in fact, Mr. Qi still valued Zhao Yao more before Zhao Yao and Song Jixin. Thinking about it now, Mr. Qi actually hoped that Zhao Yao would take this opportunity to completely distance himself from his cultural background. Zhao Yao Whether he sets up his own business or joins another family's cultural tradition, Mr. Qi may be able to live a stable life, and Mr. Qi will be happy.

Chen Pingan believed that he could not be as open-minded as Mr. Qi.

Maybe it will be possible to read more and know more people in the future, but it will definitely not be possible today.

Regarding the identity of Ma Kuxuan in Xinghua Lane, Zheng Dafeng revealed a little secret. He said that the white cat who depended on Ma Kuxuan had a great origin and great opportunity. Compared with the Dragon King Basket and the Golden Carp of Sui Prince Gao Xuan, , the fire dragon bracelet on Ruan Xiu's wrist, Zhao Yao's wood-carved dragon, Gu Can's little loach, and Song Jixin's four-legged snake, all are better than the last five, but different from the last five, the white cat sneaked into Lizhu Cave, He will only recognize Ma Kuxuan as his master.

Chen Pingan then talked about the two fights between Ma Kuxuan and him, one at the Immortal Tomb in his hometown and the other on the main street of Caiyi Country.

Zheng Dafeng couldn't stop laughing and didn't take it too seriously. He said that every thousand or five hundred years in the Li Zhu Cave, a pair would appear, either mortal enemies or close friends. The latter was like Cao Yuan Shuangbi from the Great Li Dynasty. This time, Maybe it’s the two of you, Ma Kuxuan from Xinghua Lane and Chen Ping’an from Mu Ping Lane.

Chen Ping'an turned to look at the sky outside the house. It was early morning on the first day of the first lunar month.

At this time last year, he was still wandering around in Lotus Flower Blessed Land like a lonely ghost. It really felt like a world away.

After Pei Qian woke up, he immediately went to the alley outside the drug store to set off firecrackers. However, maybe because he was a year older, he was very well-behaved. He first asked Zhao's Yin God if setting off firecrackers would scare it, and the Yin God He smiled and said it didn't matter.

Listening to the continuous sound of firecrackers in the alley, Zheng Dafeng suddenly said: "Pei Qian can restrain certain instincts by staying by your side. What will happen if I leave you in the future?"

Chen Ping'an thought for a moment, "Try to teach her the difference between good and evil before leaving me. Only by doing this can we talk about good and avoid evil. Otherwise, she will be confused no matter what she does."

Chen Ping'an drew a circle on the ground with his toes, "There are no rules without rules. She is still young, and when I help her draw the circle, she can do whatever she wants, but there is nothing she can do." I'll knock on this circle and tell her some truth. Take your time, don't do it all at once. After the New Year, the child who is only eleven years old is doing quite well now."

Zheng Dafeng smiled and said, "Can I compete with you?"

Chen Pingan smiled and said: "Why do you want to compare with me? Pei Qian is Pei Qian, and Chen Pingan is Chen Pingan."

Zheng Dafeng said with emotion: "Pei Qian is lucky to meet you."

Chen Ping'an turned to look at Zheng Dafeng, "How is it different for you, Zheng Dafeng, when you meet me? I just passed by Old Dragon City twice, and I was both your preacher and your protector. It's very tiring, okay? ?”

Zheng Dafeng clicked his tongue and said: "My role as a preacher is just okay, but your role as a protector is really not that good."

Chen Ping'an laughed loudly, cupped his fists and joked without sincerity: "Forgive me, a fifth-level martial artist, you can't do any better."

Zheng Dafeng rolled his eyes and complained to himself: "How will I find a wife in the future?"

Pei Qian took a feather duster and put it on his shoulder, saying that he wanted to give the hiking pole a rest. When he got to the backyard, he said good things to everyone he saw, saying that he hoped that Old Wei would find a beautiful little wife soon, and that Xiaobai would play chess. Become more and more powerful, and strive to be the best in the world. I hope the sister on the right will get younger and younger and never have wrinkles in her life. I hope Zhu Lian can make more delicious meals this year. I hope that Grandpa Zhao’s realm will soar higher and he will take her to play in the sky in the future. I hope Zheng Dafeng’s shop will prosper.

Pei Qian's last wish was that in the new year, Chen Ping'an would have a steady stream of money that could not be stopped, including gold and silver treasures.

It was obvious that she no longer wanted to be a loser in the new year.

I don't know if Pei's money was transferred or something, but he changed from a little crow's mouth that even Zhu Lian was afraid of, to a golden mouth that was open and efficacious on the same day.

On the first day of the first lunar month, according to the custom of Aquarius Island, people stand on their broomsticks, do not welcome guests, do not travel far, do not work, and just eat, drink and have fun. However, Fan Junmao still came to Chenchen Pharmacy in the morning. In addition to asking Chen Pingan when he will go to Yunhai again to refine his life. In addition to the things, he brought Chen Ping'an three bags of gold and copper coins, one bag each for pressure, support and spring coins, accumulating more than thirty coins. They were all paid by the Emperor Song of Dali himself, and he promised that they would continue to do so in the future. Yes, because as the horses of the Great Li cavalry go south, not to mention the obscene temples banned by the courts of various countries, there are also some mountain gods who do not understand current affairs. A golden body can be broken into pieces, and the fragments can be used to cast gold essence. Copper coins.

Chen Ping'an looked at Zheng Dafeng, who was also confused, "It's similar to Lizhu Dongtian's burning of natal porcelain. Isn't it that gold and fine copper coins are no longer minted now?"

Fan Junmao sneered: "So this is the sincerity of Da Li Song's apology. Otherwise, how can we appear to be generous?"

Zheng Dafeng thought for a while, "Unless the old man put pressure on Emperor Song, the Great Li Dynasty would not cut off the flesh like this. It would be more cost-effective to collect these golden body fragments and use them to apply gold to the remaining three mountain gods in the future. "

Chen Pingan nodded in agreement.

Zheng Dafeng was a little confused, "It doesn't look like an old man's style."

Fan Junmao said angrily: "Previously, a cross-continental ferry going south from Beiju Luzhou was not supposed to stop at Longquan Ferry. As a result, a man dropped it directly from the sky to the ground. Now, so many forces have taken root in the mountains to the west and built The mansion is crowded with people and the news has spread in the north of Aquarius Continent. Everyone knows that besides Song Changjing, there is also a legendary ten-level warrior in Aquarius Continent."

Zheng Dafeng wiped his face and said: "Li Er is undoubtedly there, but I don't know when he will arrive at our old Dragon City."

Fan Junmao knew it well, "Based on the Longquan ferry schedule, if you are willing to spend money and go south to Old Dragon City quickly, it should be within these few days."

Zheng Dafeng counted on his fingers and said with a smile: "It was quite a rush from Luzhou in Beiju to the Great Li Dynasty in the north of Aquarius Continent, and then to here in the south, but I guess the old man stopped me."

Zheng Dafeng asked softly: "Where is Tongye Sect?"

Fan Junmao sneered: "How dare these useless immortals from Old Dragon City dare to cross the sea and wander around Tongye Continent to find out the news. Aquarius Continent is originally a dwarf, and Tongye Sect is the most domineering mountaintop in Tongye Continent. No one I am willing to provoke. At most, only the Fu family will know a little bit about the inside story. The other major surname families are almost like blind people when it comes to the movements of the Tongye Sect. However, I guess there is a big problem with the Tongye Sect. , otherwise the Fu family would not have brought out three bags of gold and copper coins in the Great Li Dynasty. In addition to the old dragon cloth rain pendant, Fu Qi also took out something that I could not have imagined, and asked me to hand it over to Chen Pingan. Fu Qi also said that the Fu family ancestral hall still needs to discuss the matter, but he will try to pass the agenda. When will Chen Pingan leave Old Dragon City and when will he be delivered? You two, why not take a guess?"

Chen Ping'an quickly called Pei Qian to his side in the yard, briefly talked about the situation of Fu's family, and then said seriously: "Come and take a guess, guess what's better."

Pei Qian thought about it carefully and said timidly: "Could it be a semi-immortal weapon?"

Fan Junmao was speechless.

Chen Pingan and Zheng Dafeng looked at each other and laughed.

The fifth day of the first lunar month.

Except for the foreign old man who stayed at Chenchen Pharmacy, eating melon seeds and chatting, Pei Qian accompanied him and chatted with him, one old and one young, each bragging without any delay.

The drug store has another customer today.

A short and muscular man walked into the alley. The old man sitting on the bench at the doorstep couldn't help but take a few more glances. However, the man in front of him was much rarer than the Jade Purity monks on the mountain.

Although the four people in the picture scroll had not seen this person with their own eyes, they felt terrified almost at the same time. The feeling of being a pure martial artist. The four people in the backyard, Wei Xian and Zhu Lian, when the man slowly walked towards the medicine shop, they felt... It was like seeing a huge dragon squeezing into a stream and ditch.

Is there such a warrior in the world?

After discovering that Chen Pingan and Zheng Dafeng were not nervous, the four people in Picture Scroll felt relieved.

Wei Xian rubbed his chin with his palm, Zhu Lian's eyes were hot, Lu Baixiang and Sui Zui stopped to talk about the chess game, and Sui Zui's right finger tapped a free chess piece in front of him.

Chen Pingan and Zheng Dafeng walked to the front shop together.

Zheng Dafeng hunched over and looked left and right. The first thing he said was, "Why isn't my sister-in-law here?"

The man looked at Zheng Dafeng, his dull face expressionless, "If master hadn't asked me to wait, I would have been at the top of Tongye Zong Mountain by now."

Zheng Dafeng scratched his head and said nothing.

Then the man looked at Chen Pingan, clasped his fists and said: "Chen Pingan, during that long trip, Li Huai became much more sensible, and it can't be learned from books. I, Li Er, have to thank you. Mr. Qi back then You taught Li Huai well. Mr. Qi is gone and you taught well. I actually have to call you Mr. Chen. Today I have to rush to Tongyezhou to demolish Du Mao’s ancestral hall, so I won’t talk more. Okay. Anyway, just a few rough words here. Usually I, Li Er, only punch when my family members are bullied. But I promise, in the future, if you, Chen Pingan, ask someone to send someone a message, I will rush to kill anyone who wants me, Li Er, to hit them. If you go over and hit anyone, frown, I’m not Li Huai’s father!”

Holding his fists again, Li Er said in a deep voice: "Let's go!"

The man just left.