Starting from Luoyang, he went south along the river and then turned to the Ming Dynasty. He crossed thousands of mountains and thousands of rivers.
Half a month later, Su Xuan entered the Great Ming Empire and continued south to Guanzhong. It was September, the golden autumn. The mountains were filled with fruits and the fields were filled with busy farmers.
Smelling the fragrance of early autumn, he stepped on the slightly yellow grass, draped in colorful clouds, and rode on the Western Region's Dawan BMW. He traveled 1,000 miles a day and 800 miles at night.
They headed towards Qixia Town.
The setting sun was setting in the west, and the fire-like light sprinkled on the ancient town. It was as if it was covered with a layer of golden gauze, decorating the mountains. On the Xiliang River, the waves sparkled, and birds flew across.
Huge clouds of fire were floating in the sky, sometimes like a lying bull, sometimes like a galloping horse, sometimes like a flying dragon, sometimes like a phoenix, changing unpredictably.
In the ancient town, people shuttled back and forth. There was an endless stream of carriages coming and going, and farmers pushing small carts wiped their sweat as they returned home.
When the peddlers stopped to rest, they would also look up and look into the distance. Under the golden sunset, they would be lost in thought for a moment.
The couple who set up the stall packed their things. The woman carried a rattle drum in her arms, and the man carried a pole. The two of them whispered something funny and left through the path.
Wisps of green smoke rose several feet high and scattered in all directions when the night breeze blew, spreading the smoke and smoke throughout the world.
All the shops were ready to close their doors. Old Xing walked aimlessly on the street with a long saber.
"Old Xing is still patrolling the streets."
Shopkeeper Zhou of the rouge shop greeted.
"Yeah, Old Zhou, you're closing so early.”
"Business hasn't been doing well recently, so I might as well go home early and rest.”
Shopkeeper Zhou replied.
"Old Qian, why are you closing so early?”
Old Xing was curious.
"Sigh, don't mention it. Recently, my mother has been keeping a tight watch on me. She wants me to be home before dark, or else I'll be punished by the family.”
Shopkeeper Qian shook his fat head helplessly.
"This is a good thing."
"Madam Qian cares so much about you. Why do you look so unhappy?" Old Xing asked with a smile.”
The old man couldn't keep his face and hurriedly locked the door before leaving.
How could he care? If he came here every night, even a bull wouldn't be able to withstand it, let alone a human.
At Tongfu Inn, the noise could be heard from far away.
"Big mouth, one stir-fried pork sausage, one fish-flavored shredded pork, and one meatball vegetable soup.”
Lao Bai shouted in the lobby.
"Xiaobei, quickly go and bring a pot of tea."
"Shopkeeper."
"Shopkeeper."
Old Bai was too busy to handle it, so he called out to Tong Xiangyu. However, after calling her three times, he saw her come in from outside.
"You went to see Little Su again?"
Lao Bai was helpless.
"I'm just checking to see if he's back today.”
the shopkeeper replied.
"In ancient times, there was a stone to hope for a husband.”
Lao Bai teased.
"Nonsense."
Tong Xiangyu pouted. She could only hear the word " pretty ".
"Hurry up and serve the dishes and tea. It's just Xiaobei and me.”
Lao Bai complained.
"I'm here to help."
She rolled up her sleeves and ran back and forth, serving tea and water. Every evening was the best time for business in the inn, so there were many customers.
"We're all busy."
Old Xing walked into the inn with his saber and said with a smile.
"Aiya, Old Xing, you came at the right time.”
Bai Zhantang's eyes lit up and he hurriedly pulled Old Xing to help.""It just so happens that we don't have enough manpower now."
"What are you doing? I'm the only constable in this town.”
Old Xing was disgusted.
"Are you in?"
"If you don't do it, I'll dig out the account book later."”
"Yes, yes, yes."
Old Xing's expression immediately changed. He took the bowl and chopsticks from his hand and sent them to the kitchen. Then, he brought out the stir-fried dishes.
As the sky darkened, the number of customers in the inn began to decrease, leaving in twos and threes.
Old Xing and Old Bai began to clean up the leftovers on the table. Xiaobei sat on the chair and kept rubbing her shoulders and hands and feet.
The innkeeper would walk out of the inn from time to time and look into the distance.
"Old Xing, are you free recently? If you are, go to Guangyang Prefecture in two days and ask if there is any news about Little Su.”
Tong Xiangyu returned to the lobby and said to Old Xing.
"Alright."
He nodded." I'm resting the day after tomorrow. I'll go and ask. Manager Tong, don't worry too much. Little Su is so powerful. She'll definitely be fine."”
"I know that Little Su will definitely be fine.”
The shopkeeper frowned." But it's already been a few months, and there's still no news. I can't see him alive, and I can't see his corpse. How can I not be worried?"”
"Oh right, why haven't I seen Mystic Tiger for a few days?”
Old Xing asked.
"He should have gone to Cui Wei Mountain to play.”
Lao Bai grinned." Mystic Tiger is very strong now. He can smash a stone when it was the size of a millstone with a single slap.
Those claws are thicker than my thighs.”
"Mystic Tiger is very smart."
Xiaobei raised her head, her eyes sparkling."Last time, it even caught a rabbit for me from Cuiwei Mountain.”
Then, she thought of something and glared at Bai Zhantang."In the end, when I went out to play, I was stewed by Big Brother Bai and Big Mouth.”
"You speak as if you haven't eaten?"
Lao Bai rolled his eyes." You're the one who ate the most. Just a moment ago, you were saying that the rabbit was so cute. How could you eat it?"
The next moment, he picked up the two rabbit legs and put them into the bowl.”
"What's wrong?"
" Of course I have to eat more of the rabbit that the Mystic Tiger gave me," Mo Xiaobei argued." Besides, Big Mouth Bro made it so delicious."”
In the forest north of Cuiwei Mountain, a black shadow was running wildly in the mountain stream under the vast night sky. Its huge body could cover a distance of seven to eight zhang with a single leap. The fiendish aura on its body scared the birds and animals in the surrounding forest into trembling.
A jade plate slowly rose into the sky. The hazy moonlight penetrated the clouds and scattered on the ground.
"Boom!"
The black shadow rushed forward. Its four thick limbs were the size of a bowl, and it had pitch-black hair, sharp claws, and a pair of eyes that emitted a dark blue light. It was like a gem.
It was the Mystic Tiger. Its body was six to seven feet long, and the muscles on its body bulged. It displayed the dominance and strength of the king of ten thousand beasts.
Its eyes were looking at the foot of the mountain. There was a winding road leading to the north, which was the official road to Guangyang Prefecture.
"Roar!"
A fierce tiger roar echoed across the mountain peak, causing the grass to rustle. The mountain wind was biting cold. The Mystic Tiger's strong body leaped down from the cliff and landed steadily on a rock seventy to eighty feet below. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.
"Giddyup."
On the official road, the horse was galloping. The hazy moonlight shone on his body, and Su Xuan couldn't help but speed up.
The Great Wan steed under his feet ran away. Suddenly, a tiger's roar came from afar.
The Dayuan Horse beneath him neighed uneasily. Su Xuan's lips curled up slightly as he looked at Mount Cuiwei beside him.
He was too familiar with this howl. It was filled with joy.
However, he didn't stop. As the whip fell, the warhorse's speed increased. At this time, a black shadow appeared in his sight.
It was a black tiger that was running alongside Su Xuan in the forest beside the main road. It shuttled through the forest, its body sturdy and agile.
"Mystic Tiger, a little faster."
Su Xuan laughed loudly as he whipped the horse's butt. The horse neighed as the Mystic Tiger chased after him.
His four hooves were flying as he ran along the main road without caring about his life.
"Roar!"
The Mystic Tiger opened its bloody mouth and roared. The Dawan Horse ran even faster.
"Roar!"
Mystic Tiger accelerated and stepped on the stone. He leaped high and stretched his body, spanning more than a hundred feet.
"Boom!"
It landed steadily on the ground, its eyes wide open as it growled at the Dayuan Horse.
"Haha."
Su Xuan pulled on the reins and dismounted. The Mystic Tiger immediately climbed up and placed its front paws on his shoulder. Its huge round head kept rubbing against him and it even licked his cheeks.
"Go, go, go. It's all saliva."
Su Xuan patted its head.
"How did you know I was coming back tonight?”
he said with a smile.
Mystic Tiger growled.
"You still rely on your instincts."
On the official road, under the bright moon, a man, a horse, and a black tiger were slowly heading towards Qixia Town.
Turning around the corner of the mountain and walking out of the valley, he could vaguely see an ancient town sitting quietly by the river under the moonlight. The moonlight was like a veil, and the lights were lit.
After the time for two incense sticks to burn, they arrived at the Xiliang River. The Seven Heroes Town was a few miles away from them. The imperial horse stepped onto the river. Wherever it went, it was as if it was walking on flat ground, and the waves dissipated.
"It's still more comfortable to stay in Qixia Town."
He muttered to himself. Luoyang was too noisy.
After crossing the Xiliang River, they followed the small path to the Su residence first. After washing off the sand and dust on their bodies, they left the front courtyard with Mystic Tiger and walked towards the inn.
The air was filled with the thick fragrance of meat, and Mystic Tiger was drooling. He took three steps and walked straight into the inn. In the lobby, the shopkeeper and the others were eating dinner.
"Mystic Tiger, why are you back?"
Tong Xiangyu put down her bowl and chopsticks. The Mystic Tiger walked over and rubbed her leg intimately. He raised his front paw and pointed at the door, nodding continuously.
The shopkeeper stood up and walked out of the inn in confusion. He happened to see Su Xuan walking towards him.
"Little Su."
She cheered.
Old Xing, Old Bai, Big Mouth, and Xiaobei immediately ran out.
"Everyone, long time no see."
Su Xuan smiled.
"You're finally back."
Lao Bai stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder. Everything was said without a word.
Surrounded by the crowd, he walked into the inn. Mystic Tiger had already taken out his bowl from the kitchen.
The two big eyes of the huge iron basin were staring straight at the big mouth.
"About that, I didn't prepare anything. Mystic Tiger, wait a moment. There's still meat in the kitchen.”
Big Mouth was embarrassed by its resentful gaze and immediately went to the kitchen to get busy.
"Hurry up and sit down."
Old Bai and Old Xing pulled Su Xuan to sit down.
"Big mouth, stir-fry a few more of Little Su's favorite dishes.”
Tong Xiangyu shouted.
"Alright."
Big Mouth replied from the kitchen.
"These few months, your Sister Xiangyu has been worried all day long.”
Lao Bai complained," It's not that I want to scold you, but if there's nothing else, you should at least bring us a letter. That way, we can be at ease."”
"That's right."
Mo Xiaobei also interjected," On the night we received the news, Big Brother Bai and Old Xing went to the Guangyang Prefecture overnight to find out more information. Later, Big Brother Bai personally went to the Heyang Empire and searched all over Tiannan County and Tianbei County.”
"Beggar's Sect, Six Fan School, I heard that even Western Liang has sent people to look for you.”
Lao Bai sighed,"Little Su, you're the one with the most face."”
"Quickly tell us what happened in the past few months.”
Tong Xiangyu's words immediately aroused everyone's gossipy heart. Even Old Xing and Xiaobei pricked up their ears.
"Now, in the martial world, there are already people who have ranked Little Su in the top ten sword techniques of the Nine Provinces.”
Lao Bai was envious.
"What are you guys in a hurry for?"
Su Xuan got up and went to the back of the stairs to get some bamboo leaves before sitting down. He said leisurely,""Actually, I almost died in Tianbei County this time.
After I left Wudi City in the East Sea, I prepared to return to Guanzhong. I passed by Tiannan County and was ambushed by the four grandmasters gathered by the Heyang Imperial Family at the crossing of the Great River.”
"The Green Bamboo Sword was destroyed in that battle, and even my Indestructible Body of Vajra was broken.”
"Hiss!"
Lao Bai gasped, and the others 'expressions changed. Although Su Xuan didn't say much, how many people in the world could destroy his sword and divine arts?
One could imagine how much danger there was. Fortunately, he had endured it.
"Xuankong Temple, the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor, the Internal Court, and the head of the Wang family, the leader of the three counties.”
He said," Two Celestial Phenomenon Realm grandmasters and two Profound Finger Realm grandmasters. In the end, I traded my injuries for their lives. They were all buried at the crossing of the river.
We crossed the river by boat and met the 3,000 elite soldiers of Tianbei Commandery."
"Then, there was the legend of using a withered branch as a sword and shattering 3,000 pieces of armor.”
"This battle has completely established your name in the martial arts world, Little Su. You are now recognized as one of the top ten sword grandmasters in the nine provinces.”
"This sword has emptied out all of my true qi.”
Su Xuan continued." After walking for a few dozen miles, he fainted by the roadside. If not for the fact that he was rescued, he might have already died under the pursuit of the Heyang Imperial Family.”
"Who is it?"
The shopkeeper was curious.
"Ahem, it's not convenient to disclose this for the time being.”
He shook his head.
"Tsk tsk, looking at Little Su's expression, I think she's a beauty.”
Old Xing teased,"In ancient times, heroes saved beauties. Today, beauties save heroes."”
"I didn't say anything, so don't make wild guesses.”
Su Xuan chuckled.
"Come, let's drink."
"To celebrate Little Su's safe return," Lao Bai said.”
He picked up his wine glass and took a sip. Then, he picked up his chopsticks and put a piece of meat into his mouth.
After drinking two to three cups, the big mouth was finally ready. He first poured a large basin of mutton for Mystic Tiger.
Apart from Xiaobei, everyone else was drinking, including the shopkeeper. He was drunk and his eyes were blurry. He grabbed his arm and kept saying,"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back.”
"The martial world is too dangerous. Little Su, you don't lack money now, so why do you have to wander around?”
"Can't Anxin and your Sister Xiangyu manage the inn together?”
"After a while, I will personally find a matchmaker and choose a marriage for you.”
"Ignore her. Let's continue drinking."
Lao Bai rolled his eyes, picked up the wine jug, and filled it up one by one.
Manager Tong really cares about you."
Old Xing was also half-drunk and burped.""Every morning and evening, when I'm free, I go out to see if you're back.”
A warm feeling flowed through Su Xuan's heart, but he didn't show it on his face.
"I heard that Old Huang died. Is it true?”
Lao Bai asked.
"Yes."
He nodded." He used Sword Nine to force Old Monster Wang to use both his hands. After a few dozen moves, he died.”
"Hey."
Lao Bai sighed." Since ancient times, many heroes have been unable to escape this fate. Once they enter the martial world, they will stay in the martial world for life. How many people can have a good ending?"”
"Everyone has their own aspirations. We can't force them."
"If someone like me were to become a rich man, I'd probably die of boredom." Su Xuan smiled.”
"That's true."
Lao Bai grinned." I'll toast you. I hope you can become the number one in the world soon and become the strongest swordsman."
I don't have any ambition. Now I just want to live a stable life. It's not bad to be a waiter in this inn.”
"I think you don't just want to be a buddy.”
"I'm afraid he still wants to be the owner of Tongfu Inn." Old Xing curled his lips.”
"Nonsense."
Lao Bai stole a glance at Tong Xiangyu who was sleeping on her stomach."It's nothing."
"Don't think that I'm a fool.”
"My eyes are like a pair of fiery golden eyes," said Old Xing.”
"Bullshit."
As they joked and joked, they drank a lot of wine. Old Xing and Big Mouth were the first to fall.
In the end, it was Lao Bai and Su Xuan who drank until midnight.
"I can't, I can't. I have to get up early tomorrow to open the door. If I drink any more, I definitely won't be able to wake up tomorrow morning.”
Lao Bai shook his head frantically.
"Then I'll leave first."
Su Xuan got up and brought the satiated Mystic Tiger back to his residence. Instead of cultivating, he fell asleep.
He had been too tired these past few days. He needed a good rest.
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