Chapter 68 Baicaotang, What Is the Red-Haired Sword Ghost?

"No."

Xu Taiping shook his head.

"What is the red-haired sword ghost?"

Zhao Linglong also shook her head.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhi stopped talking and told everyone seriously:

"About two hundred years ago, an evil ghost once appeared in Yunlu Mountain. This ghost had red hair and blue eyes, was tall, and had great sword skills. He often appeared at midnight, specifically looking for lone disciples to test his sword."

"In just over a month, more than a dozen disciples have died under his hands."

"But just when Qingxuanzong gathered his manpower and prepared to kill him in one fell swoop, the red-haired sword ghost seemed to disappear out of thin air and could not be found."

"But starting from that year, this red-haired sword ghost would appear for a period of time every once in a while. However, it would no longer kill people at will. Instead, it would choose disciples who were also good at using swords to try out the swords."

"There are rumors that if you defeat him, he will give you a treasure."

"But whether it is true or not, no one can tell, because every disciple who meets the red-haired sword ghost is either killed or seriously injured. No one has ever defeated him."

When senior sister Jiang Zhi said this, her tone gradually became serious.

"Sister, how can you be sure that the fourth senior brother encountered the red-haired sword ghost?"

Zhao Linglong asked puzzledly.

"The fourth child woke up for a while before. Although he doesn't remember much about what he encountered last night, he told us with certainty that he encountered the red-haired sword ghost."

Qing Xiao answered on behalf of senior sister Jiang Zhi.

"Well, the fourth child is very sure. He also said that the red-haired sword ghost seems to be looking for something. He will definitely appear frequently these days. He warned us to be more careful."

Jiang Zhi nodded and added.

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a little scared.

"That's probably what happened."

After Qing Xiao and Jiang Zhi told everyone about the general situation, Zhao Qian's voice suddenly sounded.

"I specially called you here because I want you all to pay attention. Regardless of whether the person who injured the fourth child is the red-haired sword ghost or not, during these days, it is best not to go out at night to round up the red-haired ghost. Regarding the sword matter, I will discuss it with the peak masters of other peaks before making a decision."

When Zhao Qian said this, the expression on his face became extremely serious.

"Especially those of you who use swords."

He then added another sentence, and at the same time glanced at Xu Taiping intentionally or unintentionally.

Xu Taiping nodded immediately.

He knew that the Peak Master was warning him.

After all, he and the fourth senior brother were the only ones using swords in the Seventh Peak.

"You four, Jiang Zhi, Qingxiao, Linglong, and Taiping, stay here. The others can go back first."

Zhao Qian then dismissed the other disciples, leaving only the four of them, Xu Taiping.

…

When only the four of them were left in the hall, Zhao Qian frowned and looked at Xu Taiping and said:

"Taiping, originally I didn't plan to let you participate in the Seven Peaks Competition this time, but something happened suddenly. The fourth child's injury may not be able to heal within a month or two, and his position must be taken by someone."

Xu Taiping was startled when he heard this, and then said worriedly:

"Peak Master, can I do it?"

He doesn't even know the rules of the Seven Peaks Competition. It's okay to increase the number of people, but there will definitely be problems if he really wants to go on stage.

"Junior brother, don't worry. The fourth junior brother's competition was about endurance rather than fighting against others, and there were four of us on the field. Even if you made a mistake, it's not a big problem."

Senior sister Jiang Zhi said in an extremely gentle tone.

"That's right, this battle between the Fourth Senior Brother and us is also known as dripping water piercing through stone. It is like the last Seven Peaks Competition. The competition is to use the art of controlling objects to move huge rocks through the air and then pile them into mountains. Although this time the specific I don’t know what the title is yet, but since the competition is all about endurance, you won’t suffer any damage even if you lose.”

After learning that Xu Taiping was going to participate in the Seven Peaks Competition with them, Zhao Linglong was also very happy at this time.

"You're thinking about losing even before the competition. You're going to piss me off, right?"

When Zhao Qian heard this, he glared at Zhao Linglong as if he hated iron.

"Is it possible, Dad, that you still have any expectations for this Seven Peaks Competition?"

Zhao Linglong said with a surprised look.

Zhao Qian was speechless for a moment after hearing this.

What Zhao Linglong just said undoubtedly touched his sore spot. In the past few decades, Haoran Peak had never really won a game in the Seven Peaks Competition.

"Okay, okay, you all go back. I'll go check on the fourth child's injury. Regarding the rules of the competition, go back to Qingxiao and give Taiping a good talk."

Zhao Qian waved his hands helplessly.

"By the way, Taiping, you'd better not go out at night!"

Halfway through, Zhao Qian suddenly turned around and looked at Xu Taiping, and then said in a very serious tone:

"This red-haired sword ghost is not just a rumor, it is a real existence. For so many years, Qingxuan Sect has not been able to eradicate it, which shows its ability."

There were so many people just now that he couldn't speak directly. Now that there are only these four left, Zhao Qian has no worries.

Qingxuan Sect monks of his age have all experienced the period when the sword ghost brought trouble to Qingxuan, so when he saw the wound on the fourth child this morning, he was sure that it was caused by the sword ghost.

"Peak Master, don't worry, this disciple will stay at Qiyuexuan during this period and at night."

Xu Taiping assured Zhao Qian very solemnly.

"You go ahead."

Zhao Qian waved his hand and walked towards the ward where the fourth child was.

"Taiping, let's talk about some rules of the Seven Peaks Competition while we walk."

Qing Xiao came to Xu Taiping at this time.

"Okay."

Xu Taiping nodded heavily.

Although it was a bit sudden, he was more or less excited to learn that he could participate in the Seven Peaks Competition.

...

In the evening of that day.

When he came down from Baicaotang, because it was still early, Xu Taiping did not go back to Qiyuexuan directly, but went to Laoyuetan to practice sword for an hour.

Although it was only an hour, because he became more and more proficient in sword control, he still stabbed two or three thousand swords.

If it weren't for the repeated instructions of the peak master Zhao Qian before, he would probably have stabbed six thousand swords before he was willing to stop.

So when he returned to Qiyuexuan, it was completely dark.

"Ping'an, Baiyu."

After entering the yard, Xu Taiping casually called the two of them, then picked a bunch of grapes from the grape rack and walked to the backyard while eating.

"Xu Taiping!"

Before he entered the main hall, the little monkey Ping An rushed out of the main hall, and then with a look of fear in his eyes, he hugged Xu Taiping's arm and said:

"Xu Taiping, there is a ghost outside, outside!"