Chapter 103: Helping

Qi Xuansu did not bother about Xie Qiuniang's original identity. He looked at the man who had been silent all the time and asked, "Who is this brother?"

Qin Xiang did not need to take the initiative to introduce, the man took the initiative to say, "Xijing Prefecture, Zhao Xuanting."

Qi Xuansu immediately thought of someone.

The Little Qin King of Qingping Society.

The first time Qi Xuansu met Li Qingnu, Li Qingnu told him a piece of news on Qi Niang's orders: he was being targeted by a group of people, and he had to be careful during this period. This group of people were all second-class members of Qingping Society, and their ci tune names were Little Qin King, Xie Qiuniang, and Hua Jianyi. According to Qi Niang's news, Little Qin King and Xie Qiuniang went to Zhongzhou, and Hua Jianyi had been sending people to keep an eye on him.

The group of scammers that Qi Xuansu met in Jinguan Mansion seemed inexplicable at the time, but later on, thinking about it, it was very likely that they were Hua Jianyi's subordinates.

This person, together with Xie Qiuniang, was surnamed Zhao and was from Xijing Prefecture. Before Daxuan died Dawei, before Dawei was Dajin, before Dajin was Daqi, Zhao was the royal family surname of Dajin, and Xijing Prefecture was the capital of Qinzhou, it is hard not to think of the little Qin Wang.

Qi Xuansu didn't show it on his face, just nodded: "It turned out to be Brother Zhao."

Qin Wubing saw that there was something wrong between the two men and two women, but as the person with the highest status among the people present, he had to come out to make peace: "Everyone, don't talk while standing, sit down."

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu exchanged glances, didn't say much, and sat down.

A round table, six people, three pairs of men and women, Qi Xuansu naturally sat with Zhang Yuelu, Zhang Yuelu next to Qin Xiang, Qin Xiang next to Qin Wubing, Qin Wubing next to Zhao Xuanting, and finally closed with Qi Xuansu and Xie Qiuniang.

Qin Wubing naturally led the topic. Last time he saved Qin Xiang, it was naturally impossible for Qin Xiang to stay in the barracks, and he had to send him back in the end. Qin Xiang's family couldn't remain indifferent, so they naturally had to thank him. And the degree of gratitude is closely related to one's status. If an unknown person saved Qin Xiang, maybe he would just give some money to settle the matter, but Qin Wubing saved Qin Xiang, which was a great favor. But this is not a bad thing. As the saying goes, favors come and go. With favors, there will be exchanges. Between the two families, they have a good relationship, and they can even go a step further and form an alliance on this basis.

This time, Qin Wubing returned home and passed by Longmen Mansion. Qin Xiang took the initiative to host a banquet for Qin Wubing and invited two friends to accompany him, namely Xie Qiuniang and Zhao Xuanting. Unexpectedly, they happened to meet Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu.

For Qin Xiang, he was naturally overjoyed. The two benefactors were all there.

In addition, the legendary exiled immortal Zhang Yuelu was an unexpected surprise.

But for others, it may not be a good thing.

Qin Xiang deliberately sat next to Zhang Yuelu and kept asking questions. Zhang Yuelu always treats people with bad intentions harshly, but when it comes to a relatively simple girl like Qin Xiang, she will not reject them from a thousand miles away, and can only deal with them helplessly.

Qi Xuansu has not said much, just observing Xie and Zhao. He is still unclear about Zhao Xuanting, but Xie Qiuniang's skills have left a deep impression on him. Even if he faces Xie Qiuniang now, he dare not say that he will win. If Zhao Xuanting is a little stronger than Xie Qiuniang, then he is a god.

After all, Li Qingnu said that both of them are B-level members, either of noble status or high cultivation.

Of course, when Qi Xuansu was observing the two, the two were also observing Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu, which was a bit like being afraid of both ends.

Qin Wubing took all of this in his eyes, but just pretended not to see it - he didn't want to get involved in these messy things, and both sides were not small, it would be best not to offend anyone.

In fact, Qi Xuansu's mentality was also very complicated. Qi Niang had told him long ago that the Qingping Society was not a monolithic entity, and it was common for members to fight each other. The two sides were in a hidden hostile relationship at this time, but Qi Xuansu was also worried that these two people would implicate his identity in the Qingping Society. After all, the other two people present, Qin Wubing and Qin Xiang, knew the existence of Wei Wugui.

At this time, Xie Qiuniang suddenly said: "Master Zhang is well-known. Although he is young, he can be said to have been famous for many years. He is the youngest deputy hall master and has a bright future. But Taoist Qi is rarely heard of. However, Taoist Qi can become a fifth-grade Taoist at a young age. I think he has something extraordinary."

Qi Xuansu is not stupid. He heard it clearly. This group of people is trying to test him. This group of people is targeting "Xuan Yu". Now they deliberately ask about his extraordinary qualities to confirm whether "Xuan Yu" has fallen into his hands.

Qi Xuansu was not polite and said directly: "Miss Xie is questioning me. Miss Xie might as well speak frankly. In the words of the martial arts world, please draw a line for Miss Xie."

Xie Qiuniang said lightly: "The promotion system of the Taoist sect has always been strict, and the suspension system is no exception for geniuses such as Li Changge and Yao Pei. If you want to be promoted by exception, you must make great contributions. Master Qi can be promoted to a fifth-rank Taoist priest. I think he has made outstanding contributions. How dare I, a little woman with no merit, question Master Qi?"

She paused slightly and continued: "It's just that I usually follow my teacher to practice the way of nourishing qi. Although the teacher has repeatedly taught that nourishing qi is not for fighting with others, I can't help it. When I see peers with high cultivation, I always want to learn from them."

Qi Xuansu said: "This is a bit empty. If nourishing qi is not for fighting, then many of my Taoist ancestors would not have died at the hands of Confucianism."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the table suddenly became cold.

Zhang Yuelu coughed lightly: "Those are all in the past. If it is not conducive to the unity of Confucianism and Taoism, it is better not to say it." Qi Xuansu followed the rules of good deeds: "It was my fault, so I will punish myself."

After that, he raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.

Xie Qiuniang said lightly: "Actually, I also agree with Taoist Master Qi's point of view. Carrying sharp weapons will naturally arouse the desire to kill. If one cannot achieve immortality with this kind of cultivation, it will naturally be used to fight and kill. There are thousands of Taoists in the world. , how many of them are running for immortality? Even the Immortal Immortal has a thunderous anger. Back then, the deposed Heavenly Master Zhang Jingchen secretly plotted against Mrs. Xuansheng. The Xuansheng Thunder was angry and turned the huge Yunjin Mountain upside down with one blow. , this is actually a fight with others.”

This statement is reasonable. Except for a very small number of the proud ones, most people will not aim at immortality. It is like being an official. After ten years of hard work, there is always a person who is satisfied with only one official position. Only when you become a county magistrate can you ask for a magistrate, and only when you become a magistrate can you ask for a chief envoy. No one is rushed to the prime minister from the beginning.

Xie Qiuniang continued: "The imperial court keeps men in black not only for decoration, but also for fighting. The sword should not be a ritual weapon, but a killing weapon. Swordsmanship is a killing technique. There are so many magical passages that cannot lead to immortality, but they can kill people." A person can live forever, and he can see the truth under his hands. So I have to meet with Taoist Master Qi today, and I want to join hands with him. What does Mr. Qi mean? "

Joining hands is a competition, and it is also a ritual in the world. The original intention of joining hands is to recognize that each other has similar strength. If two people let go and fight, both will lose, so they join hands to try their best to compete. Further, it has the meaning of announcement. The older generation openly joins hands with the younger generation, indicating that this younger generation has enough cultivation to pass on his mantle. It is a ceremony to announce to fellow practitioners in the world that the successor is established.

Qi Xuansu and Xie Qiuniang had no relationship with each other, so it was just a simple competition. In fact, Xie Qiuniang wanted to fight swords more, but because of the face of Qin Wubing and Qin Xiang, she chose to join forces.

Qi Xuansu said: "In Taoist terms, I was born as a wild Taoist priest. This word is very unpleasant. It means weeds, barbarians and savages. It means that I don't understand the rules and etiquette. What I am good at is dealing with life. We are fighting to the death and don’t know the rules of joining hands, but I want to ask for advice on how to join hands?”

Xie Qiuniang didn't speak, she just stretched out a finger and tapped on the table.

A chopstick flew up in response.

Xie Qiuniang caught the chopstick, held one end, stretched the other end towards Qi Xuansu, and said: "Back then, Buddhism opposed Taoism, and the two families went to war in the Western Regions. Taoism called it 'Buddhist Rebellion'. In the second year after the Buddhist Rebellion started, Donghuang visited Sheji Academy on behalf of Xuansheng. During the banquet, Donghuang took a chopstick and asked everyone present to break it. None of the people present said anything. Instead, after the banquet, they agreed with Donghuang about the alliance between Taoism and Confucianism. A proposal to quell the Buddhist rebellion. At that time, Donghuang said that if anyone could break this chopstick, he would immediately leave Sheji Academy and rush to the Western Regions. Today, I would like to ask Taoist Master Qi in the words of Donghuang, can you break the chopstick in my hand? This chopstick?"