When Yu Shu heard this secret, she couldn't help but be shocked.
She first heard about the Six Founding Weapons when she was a student of the Taishi Library. She was selected to be part of the procession on the day of the sacrifice. At that time, each of the six people held a fake bronze weapon, namely the Book, Sword, Ruler, Tripod, Compass, and Ruyi. It was said that the real weapons were buried under the Emperor's Mausoleum to suppress souls.
As the founding emperor of Da 'an, Emperor Anwu himself was a legendary figure, not to mention his mysterious Empress Ningzhen. It was rumored that Emperor Anwu used these six magic treasures to lead the revolutionary army and overthrow the tyranny of the Jins against the Han people.
Originally, such a legend was just a rumor. But Yu Shu got a fake Tai Qing Tripod from Xin Ya. She burned incense and divined. It allowed her to use the Six Lines Technique, which required a high qualification of a teacher. It completely ignored her poor root bone.
Furthermore, she had the black ring given to her by Daoist Qing Zheng, which came from the same place as the secret treasure on the Emperor's body. They were both stars carved out from another of the Six Founding Artifacts — the Seven Star Ruler.
A fake and a part had such a magical effect. How could the Six Founding Weapons go against the natural order?
Just thinking about it made people excited and couldn't help but want to bow down in worship. Now, Jing Chen actually told her that Shui Yun brought a real thing from Mount Longhu to the capital and handed it to the Great Tipping Point!
It was incredible!
"How do you know so clearly?" First of all, Yu Shu was suspicious of the source of Jing Chen's information. The Six Founding Weapons were antiques that made people want to kill and rob them. Would Mount Longhu's Righteous Sect be so generous as to return them to their rightful owners? Didn't they think of keeping it?
She didn't believe it.
Jing Chen looked down and said in a clear voice, "Do you remember that day when I met you in Yiyang? I used to carry two swords. "
"Yes." Of course she remembered. At that time, Jing Chen was pure like a handful of spring water in the mountain stream. He wore a white Taoist robe and carried two swords that were not unsheathed. Under the bright moonlight, he appeared in front of her. He was full of righteousness and didn't provoke the world of mortals.
"Of those two swords, one is my sword, and the other was handed to me by Master the night before I left the mountain. He asked me to bring this information to the Celestial Commissioner. At the time, I thought it was just a gift, but now that I think about it, it might be the reason why I was hunted down in Jianye. "
Yu Shu's eyes suddenly widened. Jing Chen's words were incoherent. Although she was confused, she still grasped the key point. "Didn't the people who attacked you in the south do it to stop you from entering the capital?"
From the beginning, they had identified the group of people who were chasing after Jing Chen as rebels and traitors. They had a clear understanding of Jing Chen's identity as a Da An calamity, so they ambushed him on his way to the capital in order to achieve their goal of destroying the fate of the Da An Kingdom.
Jing Chen shook his head. "I thought so too, until I saw Shui Yun returning the Chun Jun Sword to the Celestial Commissioner. I heard them talking. "
That was two months ago.
.....
Ever since Jing Chen and Yu Shu entered the Celestial Commissioner one after another, Shui Yun had some doubts. She had pressed Jing Chen several times to tell her who the person was, but Jing Chen was tight-lipped. She wanted to enter the Celestial Commissioner.
According to her first statement, she was entrusted by her master to help sort out the Taoist classics in the Celestial Commissioner. Jing Chen didn't think much of it. He only thought that she was deliberately testing his relationship with Yu Shu, so he didn't stop her.
One day, Jing Chen and the Great Teacher were talking in the Taixi Tower. The guard outside reported that Shui Yun had come. The Great Teacher asked him to hide behind the curtain. It seemed that there was something inconvenient for him to be present.
After Shui Yun came in, she didn't find that the wall was eavesdropping. She asked the accompanying attendants to leave, leaving only her and the Great Teacher. Then she said,
"This time, the head of the sect asked me to bring something to Uncle Zhu. Because I was seriously injured, I didn't come until now. I hope you don't mind. "
The Great Teacher asked her calmly, "I didn't hear the head mention it in the letter. What did he ask you to bring?"
Shui Yun smiled and said, "Uncle, you don't have to test me. Since I dared to bring it down the mountain, I must know the value of Chun Jun Sword."
Hearing the words "Chun Jun Sword", the Great Teacher's voice became solemn, "In that case, thank you, Miss Shui Yun."
"You don't have to thank me. But I have a presumptuous request. I hope you can promise me one thing since I took the risk to bring the sword."
"Oh? Tell me, as long as it is within my ability, why not? "
Shui Yun took the opportunity to mention that she wanted to become an official of the Celestial Commissioner. The Great Teacher agreed without hesitation. He didn't ask why she suddenly wanted to become an official of the Celestial Commissioner. He just cared about her health.
"Uncle, you don't have to worry about me. I haven't fully recovered now. When I get better, I will ask for a favor from you."
Having said that, she asked the Great Teacher to come forward and take out the sword box hidden under the wooden wheelchair. At this time, Jing Chen opened the curtain and peeked. He saw the Great Teacher holding a vermilion short sword. It was about two feet long and the sword body was black. It looked like it was made of bronze. It was an antique from a long time ago.
The Great Teacher examined it carefully. After a while, he heard Shui Yun ask him, "Is there anything wrong?"
He then sighed and said, "The Six Founding Weapons are not as good as seeing. It is exactly the same as what I saw on the map. It should be real."
Shui Yun heaved a sigh of relief. Then, with a doubtful expression, she asked hesitantly, "I have a small question."
The Great Teacher's attention was still on the sword, "What?"
"It is said that thirty years ago, we told the former emperor that Chun Jun Sword was in our sect. Why did the current emperor only ask for it now?"
The Six Founding Weapons were precious treasures. When the Daan imperial family heard the news, shouldn't they be in a hurry to get it back? Why did they keep it on Mount Longhu?
The Great Teacher turned his head and looked at her with a smile. He asked, "How do you know that the former emperor did not ask for it? Maybe Mount Longhu is not willing to return it?"
Shui Yun was surprised. She then understood and said, "I shouldn't have asked. I am being nosy."
The Great Teacher shook his head and put the Chun Jun Sword back into the sword box. He then suddenly said, "Does Jing Chen know that you brought the sword down the mountain?"
"He does not know." She frowned and her expression became serious, "I hope that uncle will keep his mouth shut. Do not let him know that I came to find you today."
The Great Teacher nonchalantly glanced at the figure hidden behind the curtain. He turned back and stared at her, "Why?"
"It was ordered by the sect leader. I am also not sure."
"Alright." The Great Teacher replied, "I will not tell him."
The sword was returned. Shui Yun got what she wanted and left in satisfaction. After she left. Jing Chen walked out from the darkness. He was puzzled and asked,
"Why did you let me hide and listen to this?"
The Great Teacher held the sword box and sat back behind the table. He looked up at him and said, "Have you heard of the Six Founding Weapons?"
"I have heard of it."
"The Chun Jun Sword is one of the Six Weapons. About three hundred years ago, Empress Ning Zhen passed away. Emperor Anwu ordered the Six Weapons to be buried with her. A hundred years ago, during the reign of Emperor Xizong, he had a prince who was very rebellious. He sneaked into the forbidden area of the Imperial Mausoleum and stole the Chun Jun Sword. He fled the capital and disappeared. "
"The Chun Jun Sword disappeared with the prince for decades. Thirty years ago, on a certain day, the Chun Jun Sword disappeared. On a certain day thirty years ago, the twenty-third generation sect leader of Mount Longhu sent someone to the capital to meet the emperor and inform him of the whereabouts of the Chun Jun Sword. It turned out that the prince who stole the treasure changed his appearance and escaped into Mount Longhu. He became a cultivator. Before he died, he repented and handed the Chun Jun Sword to the sect, asking the sect to return it to the imperial court. "
The Great Teacher explained the cause. After listening, Jing Chen asked the same question as Shui Yun, "It was said that it happened thirty years ago. Why did they only return the Chun Jun Sword today?"
The Great Teacher did not answer him perfunctorily. He stroked the flat sword box and said meaningfully, "Because at that time, the head of the Zhengyi Sect put forward a condition, but the former emperor did not agree."
Jing Chen thought and said, "Then why are they willing to return it now?"
"Of course, the condition that the former emperor did not agree to. The current emperor agreed to it."
"What condition?" Jing Chen asked subconsciously.
The Great Teacher smiled slightly, "A secret edict."
Jing Chen took two steps forward and asked again, "Why did you let me hide and eavesdrop?"
"If I tell you the truth directly, you may not believe it, right?" The Great Teacher looked at him with gentle eyes. He completely showed the patience that an elder should have.
"In fact, according to our agreement with Mount Longhu, you should have brought the Chun Jun Sword back to the capital. The emperor sent Prince Xiang to the south to pick you up, which was to protect you. He also escorted the Chun Jun Sword back to the capital. Who knew that the Zhengyi Sect did not give the sword to you, and you disappeared for no reason, so Prince Xiang came empty-handed. "
"Besides the emperor, me, and Prince Xiang, who else knew your whereabouts in the capital? Why were you intercepted on the way? Have you thought about it carefully? "
Jing Chen followed the Great Teacher's lead and continued, "Someone leaked my whereabouts. Except for you, only the sect knew where I was going. I am a big trouble. The head and master have no reason to harm me, so the one who leaked my whereabouts is … "
He did not say the name, but he already had the answer in his heart.
The Great Teacher nodded lightly and said, "There are many experts in Mount Longhu who can predict good or bad luck. The elders in your sect probably predicted that you would be plotted against on the way, so they did not hand the Chun Jun Sword to you. Instead, they entrusted it to your junior sister and let her go to the capital with the Ninth Prince to secretly bring back the Chun Jun Sword. Do you know why that group of thieves captured you and severely injured you, yet they left you alive and didn't eliminate you once and for all? That is because their purpose was not to kill you, but to get the Six Founding Weapons that you are likely to have with you. "
"Do you remember, when I first met you in the Celestial Commissioner, you told me that your master wanted you to bring me a sword, but you lost it on the way. I did not expect it. Today, when I saw your junior sister, I just figured out what the elders in your sect were thinking. "
The Great Teacher's eyes were cold and he said in a deep voice, "Before they got the secret edict of the Emperor, how could they rest assured to return the Chun Jun Sword? They were worried that the Emperor would go back on his words after getting the Chun Jun Sword, or send someone to snatch the treasure. So they used you as a cover. Knowing that you will not be in danger, they did not care about your safety. Who would have thought that they would have the guts to use a big trouble like you to test the waters?"
Hearing this, Jing Chen finally understood. The Great Teacher asked him to hide in the dark and eavesdrop, to let him realize that the sect, which had been very kind to him, only regarded him as a chess piece.
It should have been a heavy blow, but Jing Chen did not feel very disappointed at the moment. It was probably because in his mind, Mount Longhu was no longer the home that sheltered him from the wind and rain.
"Why do you think your junior sister took out the Chun Jun Sword today? That was because the secret edict of the Emperor had reached Mount Longhu. She received the news and was relieved to return the sword to its original owner. And she was afraid that you would guess the truth and be angry, so she told me to keep it a secret before she left. "
Jing Chen stood in the same place. For the first time, he understood what it meant to be disheartened. Master always said that the Great Way was ruthless. Was it like this?
He looked bleak and whispered, "Can you tell me, as one of the six founding weapons, what is the use of the Chun Jun Sword?"
It was so important that the Emperor compromised. What was the amazing use of this sword?
The Great Teacher smiled and shook his head, "I will tell you, after you and the Life Breaker get married and have children."
.....
Back in front of her, after Jing Chen finished narrating this hidden story, Yu Shu did not know how to feel for a moment.
Was it sympathy for Jing Chen's experience? Was it contempt for the group of sanctimonious old Taoists in Mount Longhu? Or was it the last hint of the Great Teacher?
She rubbed her thumb with her index finger and fell into a period of contemplation.
"Do you think that the group of people who chased after you in Jianye City was Prince Xiang's men?"
Jing Chen looked up and met Yu Shu's dark eyes. He sighed and said, "I can't remember the process of me being chased."
So after getting the Chun Jun Sword, the Emperor summoned him to the palace to avoid Prince Xiang's eyes and ears. He asked Zhu Qingjue to diagnose him every day. He wanted him to remember that part, so that he could follow the clues and find the culprit behind the scenes.
Yu Shu frowned. She had long suspected that there was something wrong with Prince Xiang. After all, he was the one who went to the south to meet Jing Chen under the guise of sightseeing. In the end, he did not receive Jing Chen. After returning to the capital, he announced to the public that he lost a painting and used it as a question in the Dayan Examination.
But Prince Xiang had always acted like an idle Marquis. He did not care about politics. He did not have any real power in his hands and he did not form any cliques. He completely enjoyed his life and had no ambitions.
If it was really him who leaked Jing Chen's whereabouts and sent people to kill Jing Chen, just to take the Chun Jun Sword, what was he after?
Was he trying to usurp the throne?
Was there something wrong with his brain? Did he think that by stealing a sword, he could command the world?
"It's not like it's the Dragon Saber." Yu Shu whispered.
"What saber?" Jing Chen's ears were sharp and heard it.
Yu Shu waved her hand, "Let's not talk about this. From what I see, the Great Teacher let you know so many things. There are only two purposes. One is to weaken your sense of belonging to Mount Longhu and the other is to urge you to do it with me. Don't be fooled by him. Who knows which of his words is the truth and which is a lie."
"I know."
"Also, regardless of whether it was Prince Xiang's doing or not, from now on, you must be more vigilant. Don't fall into other people's trap." She casually reminded him.
Hearing this, a smile floated in Jing Chen's eyes and he nodded.
Yu Shu stared at him inexplicably, "I've been up there for too long. I'll go down first."
She went down the stairs alone and met Shui Yun who was being pushed into the hall in a wheelchair. When Shui Yun saw her coming down the stairs, she quickly frowned.
She raised her hand to signal the attendant to stop. When Yu Shu walked in front of her, she slowly said, "Is my senior brother upstairs?"
Yu Shu had just heard Jing Chen's confession. She pitied him for being a little cabbage that no one loved. Her malice towards Mount Longhu rose to a whole new level. Meeting Shui Yun, she was too lazy to put on airs. She smiled coldly and said,
"Don't you have long legs? Can't you go up and see for yourself?"
After that, she walked a few steps forward into her room and swung her hand to close the door. Opposite her, Wen Shaoan stared behind her and hesitantly advised in a low voice,
"Lord Shui's face is green. Your Excellency, you misspoke."
Yu Shu spat, "Am I afraid of her?"
What a troublemaker.
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