Chapter 37 Challenge

"ah……"

Yichen was stunned when he heard this, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. It turned out that this senior who was as powerful as his master had passed away. It was really a pity.

I talked a lot with the old man, but before I knew it, it was getting late. Although Yichen wanted to spend more time with this lonely old man, he was afraid of being scolded if he went back late, so he smiled and said, "Uncle, I'm going back!" I’ll see you next time!”

"Go ahead."

"Yeah!"

As Yichen stood up and walked back and forth, the sun set, and the long figure behind the old man could no longer be seen. It was not until Yichen left for a long time that another sigh seemed to be heard in the empty valley, "Asking is difficult, it is difficult to reach the blue sky... …”

It was already dark when we returned to Zixiao Peak. It was the twelfth lunar month in winter and the night was even colder. Yichen went to Yaoguang Hall and saw his master sitting there cold and cold. For some reason, he felt something bad and whispered. "Master, I'm back..." ♦

"Where did you go this afternoon?"

Ling Yin raised his head, his eyes were as cold as the frost outside at this moment, and he didn't dare to move. Today was the day when the elder Chuan Gong would test the disciples' Taoism, but he left early in the afternoon. , the two elders are so disgusting that they came to the master so quickly.

"I'm asking you something, why don't you answer it?"

Ling Yin looked at him and asked again. Yichen pouted and walked over slowly, pulling her sleeves and shaking her gently, "Master, I don't want to go to Tianchi Valley anymore, it's not good at all..."

"Nonsense!"

Unexpectedly, Ling Yin's eyes became even more stern and said, "Our sect has stipulated that you must practice the sect's Taoist methods for three years after entering the school. Why don't you go! How dare you skip the test!"

The reason why Xuanqing Sect has this rule is naturally reasonable. Firstly, practicing the Taoism of this sect can consolidate one's own cultivation. Secondly, when accepting disciples from the Immortal Sect, they must look at qualifications and conduct. Qualifications are easy to see, but conduct must be judged. Observing his words and deeds for a long time, Xuanqingmen's Taoism can not only consolidate his cultivation, but more importantly, it can also temper his mind, so that disciples can clearly distinguish between good and evil in the future, and will not go astray.

"Master..."

Yichen gently shook her sleeves. He looked mature outside, but in front of the master, he always looked like a child. Lingyin glanced at him and said, "No need to say more, I will go to the two elders tomorrow to accompany me." There will be no evasion of the test in the future.”

"Oh, okay..."

Yichen pursed his lips and slowly loosened her sleeves. After a long time, he asked again, "Hey, Master, let me ask you something."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"Well..." Yichen thought for a while and said, "Master, does he know that there is a person named Shen Cangming?"

Ling Yin's eyes immediately turned sharp, and his voice became much lower. "Where did you hear this name from?"

Yichen was startled by her appearance at this time. He scratched his head and was speechless for a long time. Ling Yin had already guessed something when she saw his hesitant expression at this time.

Yichen grinned and said slowly, "I was bored today, so I ran to Lianfeng Terrace, and then I met an old uncle who was sweeping the floor. Huh? Master, do you know that that uncle also who is it?"

Ling Yin didn't say anything, got up and walked out of the palace. When he was approaching the palace gate, he turned his head slightly and said, "Don't mention this name again in the future, especially in front of your master."

"oh……"

Yichen looked at her leaving figure, and became more and more curious in his heart. The master knew clearly, but why didn't he tell him who this Shen Cangming was, who the old man sweeping the floor was, and what happened before at Zixiao Peak. What, that's really weird.

Returning to the room at night, even though Yichen knew that no matter how much he practiced, he was not very good at Taoism, he still took out the black bronze mirror, washed away the fatigue from the day, and began to concentrate on practicing.

But during this time, he didn't know why. It seemed that since many strange words appeared in his mind, his practice became even weirder. Sometimes he would inexplicably absorb the aura of Zixiao Peak outside. The strange thing is that it can be absorbed into the body.

Time flies, and another month has passed. In the first three months, at the end of each month, the elders of Chuan Gong will test their cultivation. Last month, Xiao Yichen escaped from the test and was scolded by the master. This month, he only I can bite the bullet and come here, otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to "ask the master" this time.

"As expected, it's been two months, and you can see that he hasn't changed at all. This time, Master Miaoyin really didn't miss him and picked up a 'treasure'."

In the valley, many disciples were talking in low voices, casting contemptuous glances at Xiao Yichen from time to time. The two elders Songbai outside also frowned. They did not expect that after two months, other disciples would be more or less angry. There has been some progress, but this boy has not changed at all.

The two of them looked at each other, with a layer of sadness hanging between their brows. If they had known it, they would not have told Yao Guangzun about Xiao Yichen's escape from the exam last month. It would have been better for him to escape from the exam than to be caught here. Ridicule, these disciples are ignorant and don't know how to restrain their words. With such nonsense, wouldn't they have offended Lord Yaoguang? The two young elders who are just teaching Kung Fu cannot afford it.

On several hills outside the valley, some senior brothers and sisters were also watching, and most of them smiled. I thought Master Yaoguang had accepted a very talented disciple three years ago, but he didn't expect him to be such a mediocre person.

On the top of a mountain in the distance, there was another person standing. The person was wearing a long and fluttering light red dress. It was Ruan Fuling who had played against Liu Chengfeng last time. She had a good impression of Xiao Yichen, but she never expected that this junior brother How could his Dao Xing be so shallow? But if his Dao Xing was so shallow, others didn't know that time, but she could see it clearly in the square. This junior brother could clearly withstand the shock of Liu Chengfeng's profound power. At such a close distance, Even she may not be able to bear it...

In front of the basalt stone, Yichen slowly retracted his palm, turned around and walked out. He didn't care about the gossip of the people nearby. After this month, no matter how hard he practices, even if he works ten times harder than others, he still can't change it. After a little improvement in Taoism, maybe even he himself became discouraged.

But at this moment, there was a ball of anger in his chest. It didn't matter what others said about him, but these people were clearly talking about the master, but he could only endure it because he didn't know any Taoism and had no ability. Go teach these people a lesson.

"Junior Brother Xiao, wait a moment."

At this moment, a man's faint laughter suddenly sounded from behind. The man was about twenty years old. He was wearing white clothes and was quite handsome. He walked out of the crowd and Yichen stopped. He turned his head slightly and said lukewarmly, "Are you okay?"

The man smiled faintly, "I am the swordsman, and I am a disciple of Master Xuanyang Zun of Xuanyang Peak. I am going to have a trial in a month, and I would like to ask my junior brother for advice."

As soon as these words came out, everyone nearby started talking quietly. It was indeed the trial of the Seven Peaks disciples a month later. However, Ren Jianzhi was a senior brother. He had become a disciple of Xuanyang Master five years ago. Just because of that He had missed the three-year test, so this time he was with the new three-year disciples. He had started two years earlier and his qualifications were not bad. Of all the people here, except Nishang, he had the highest cultivation level. What happened to Xiao Yichen? Maybe his opponent?

Next to her, Zhao Ying'er's expression changed slightly, and she immediately shook her head at him, indicating that she should be quiet. Although she had joined Xuanyang Peak, she did not dare to go against Xiao Yichen anymore. After all, he was already the disciple of Lord Yaoguang. .

Unexpectedly, Ren Jianzhi didn't care at all. Zhao Ying'er didn't dare, but why didn't he dare? Although Xiao Yichen was a disciple of Qizun, he also directly became a disciple of Qizun. If you really want to talk about it, he still felt that his master He should be Ling Yin's uncle.

The atmosphere suddenly became more solid, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Yichen and Ren Jianzhi. At this time, the two elders Song and Bai came up. Elder Song looked at Ren Jianzhi, frowned and said, "Next month Elder Bai and I will arrange the trial. Just practice Taoism well this month."

Ren Jianzhi smiled. He was a direct disciple of Master Xuanyang. Obviously, he didn't take the elder of Tianchi Valley to heart. He smiled lightly and said, "What the two elders said is absolutely true. It's just that the disciple remembers that every three years." If both parties are willing, then the elders are not allowed to interfere."

The frown of the two elders deepened, and the atmosphere became more solid. Ren Jianzhi looked at Xiao Yichen again, "The emphasis is on communication among fellow disciples. What do you think, Junior Brother Xiao?"

No one spoke in the entire valley. Yichen squeezed his fingers tightly. At this moment, his feet were as heavy as a huge boulder tied to them, making it impossible for him to move forward. At this moment, he suddenly heard a smiling voice. "Senior Brother Ren, how about I come and spar with you?"

Everyone was startled again, but they saw Nishang sitting on a tree, dangling her little feet leisurely. Ren Jianzhi immediately felt a chill on his back. What can this girl do for this kid if she has nothing to do? Just as he was about to continue saying something, he heard Yichen leave a cold sentence: "No need, Xiao accepts the challenge."

After that, Yichen walked out of the valley and never looked back. Not far away, the two elders frowned deeply. Elder Song said, "In this case, you are not allowed to compete in private before the trial. Once discovered, no matter where you are, All the distinguished disciples will be severely punished!”

All the disciples nodded after hearing this. This sentence was obviously because they were afraid that someone would trouble Xiao Yichen in advance. Although it was the kindness of the two elders to protect him, it just hurt the young man's little self-esteem.

If he was at Pingyang Peak three years ago, he could run away from the battle, he could mess around in the martial arts arena, and he could even be beaten until his nose was black and his eyes were purple. But now, he is no longer the disciple of Pingyang Peak three years ago. The master's apprentice.

Returning to Zixiao Peak, Yichen punched a big banyan tree in the yard, causing the leaves to fall. He was not angry at anyone else, but at himself for not living up to expectations and making his master no longer respected by those people. !

Why? Why is it that while others are making progress, my own path has always stagnated? Three years have passed, three years have passed, and in another three years, Tianmen will compete in martial arts. Do I really want to embarrass my master?

That night, he could not calm down to practice, nor could he sleep. Suddenly, he thought of a place, and with a sway, he went outside the yard.