Zhao Layue glanced at him and said, "You're here?"
Jing Jiu nodded and looked at a conspicuous place on the other side of the stream.
A dozen young disciples were standing there, calm and confident. They were all the students of the A class taught by Gu Han.
Jing Jiu only knew Liu Shisui, so he didn't know there were two new faces.
Jing Jiu glanced at him.
Liu Shisui turned his face away.
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When the disciples looked around, they didn't know they were also being observed.
On the cliffs, on the huge stone pillars, and on the top of the mountain covered by clouds, many eyes fell on the stream, and many people were taking notes with pen and paper.
The owners of those eyes, pens, and papers were all important figures in the nine peaks. They would decide which disciple would be chosen to inherit the sword and which disciple would be given up.
Aoyama Sect seemed to be lax in its management of the inner disciples, just like the outer disciples, allowing them to study the sword scripts themselves. In fact, all the peaks had been secretly watching the disciples' performance during the sword washing process, so they had a clear understanding of each disciple's temperament, inclination, state, and strength.
"We don't need to consider Gu Qing. He will definitely go back to Liangwang Peak."
"Liu Shisui's situation is different. Although he will definitely be invited to Liangwang Peak, he may be willing to learn sword from another peak first."
"Qi Yuanliang's state is a bit unstable, but he is quite talented in sword riding. He can be moved up. We should try."
"As for Sikong Yimin, I've already talked to his mother. Hmm, it's through the Platanus Sect. His mother promised that if we choose him, he will come to us."
"Xue Yong 'e will probably attend the next Inherited Sword Competition. His granduncle said that if we choose him next time, he can help us persuade Qi Feiying."
"Qi Feiying has been learning sword from Senior Brother Gu Han in the A class for the past two years. I'm afraid he won't be persuaded so easily."
"Again, we won't stop him from going to Liangwang Peak in the future, but he has to go as a disciple of our peak."
"Then we can move his position forward and place him behind Sikong Yimin."
Similar discussions took place among the cliffs.
The masters and direct disciples of the nine peaks looked at the young people by the stream and kept deducing all kinds of possibilities. They wrote down one name after another on the paper. Some names would be crossed out, and some would be moved to the front. The atmosphere was very tense.
This was the Inherited Sword Competition of Aoyama Sect.
Not every peak would be able to choose a disciple to inherit their sword, because they would very likely have to compete with other peaks.
Among the nine peaks of Aoyama, Tianguang Peak held the most special position. Usually, they would not reject the disciples they picked.
Shanghai Peak was in an awkward situation. Fewer and fewer young disciples were willing to take the initiative to choose.
Liangwang Peak could choose disciples from other peaks at any time, so they didn't have to make a decision at the Inherited Sword Competition. However, the situation this year was a bit different. The disciple named Gu Qing would go to Liangwang Peak directly. In order to prepare for the Plum Meeting in a few years, how could someone like Guo Nanshan let Zhao Layue and Liu Shisui go?
As a result, the choices of Yunxing Peak and Bihu Peak became even smaller. They had to choose carefully and make all kinds of plans in advance.
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Guo Nanshan was the principal disciple of the Sect Master, and also the chief disciple of Liangwang Peak. Over the years, he had led the young disciples to kill demons and devils in the world, and fought bloody battles with the demons of the Underworld and the monsters in the north. However, he didn't have a cold-blooded aura; on the contrary, he had a mild temperament.
He was a man of great talent and vision, and had a broad view. He didn't like or dislike many things in the world.
Looking at the two figures, one standing and the other sitting on the green rock, he said regretfully, "It looks like I can't do it."
There were two meanings in this statement.
A few days ago, after Zhao Layue returned from the Sword Peak, he had a long and serious talk with her.
But in the end, Zhao Layue didn't promise to join Liangwang Peak.
As for the second meaning, it naturally meant that Jing Jiu still failed to obtain the sword and could not participate in this Inherited Sword Competition.
"Even if it works, I don't think it will work."
Gu Han said coldly.
Ma Hua laughed. Some fine lines appeared on his chubby face. "No means no," he said.
So the final conclusion was that it was impossible.
Jing Jiu couldn't.
Lin Wuzhi walked over from the bottom of the cliff.
Guo Nanshan nodded.
Lin Wuzhi also nodded.
Both of them were the direct disciples of the Sect Leader, but for some reason, they seemed a little cold.
Lin Wuzhi suddenly stopped and said, "Jing Jiu signed up."
After a moment of silence, Guo Nanshan said, "That's a good thing."
Gu Han said coldly, "What is this guy trying to do now?"
Ma Hua narrowed his eyes, still smiling innocently, but a streak of cold light flashed across his eyes.
"Senior Master Mo has always wanted him. Now it seems that his vision is indeed much better than that of us juniors."
Lin Wuzhi said while looking at him.
Guo Nanshan said, "I also have high hopes for this young man."
"Really? I don't think so. "
Lin Wuzhi glanced at Gu Han and said with a faint smile.
"Junior Brother Gu just wants to sharpen him."
Guo Nanshan said, "He is too proud. Moderate pressure will help him grow."
Lin Wuzhi said with emotion, "After so many years, I still can't get used to your way of talking to yourself."
Guo Nanshan said, "That's because you have never understood your student."
Lin Wuzhi raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I'd like to hear the details."
Guo Nanshan looked at the green stone in the stream and said, "The so-called laziness is actually a kind of attitude. He has no love for anything in the world and is condescending. This kind of extreme pride means nothing to our Aoyama Sect and to the people in the world. If he can't clearly understand this, he is not qualified to come to our Liangwang Peak."
Lin Wuzhi said with a slight mockery, "Have you never thought that he might not want to go to Liangwang Peak at all? What's the point of doing this except to make him unhappy? "
"It is an honor for every disciple of Aoyama to be a disciple of Liangwang Peak. He will understand this one day."
Guo Nanshan looked at him and said gently, "Junior Brother, if you are not unwilling to be defeated by my sword, shouldn't you be standing by my side now?"
Lin Wuzhi looked at him in Silence and suddenly said, "I think you may be disappointed today, and … twice."
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The green stone in the stream was very conspicuous.
Many people fixed their eyes on it.
Everyone was paying attention to Zhao Layue, but a lot of attention was drawn to the person next to her.
The youth in white sat on the green stone, his lazy look very attractive, because he was so good-looking.
"Is this Jing Jiu? He is indeed very good-looking. "
"Fourth Sister, did you really not see him when you went to the South Pine Pavilion two years ago? That's a pity. "
The female disciples of Qingrong Peak discussed excitedly while looking at the stream.
This was the first time they had seen Jing Jiu. Though they had heard many rumors about him, they didn't know until they saw him in person that they knew he was famous.
Jing Jiu was so good-looking.
"Will he participate in the Inherited Sword Competition today?"
The disciples of Qingrong Peak looked at Senior Master Mei Li hopefully.
Mei Li shook her head and said, "Maybe next time."
The disciples of Qingrong Peak were somewhat disappointed.
Mei Li felt the same way.
Jing Jiu's sleeves moved with the wind, but it was obvious that he didn't hide the sword in them. It seemed that the miracle didn't happen, and he still didn't get that sword.
Mei Li was more concerned about Zhao Layue's choice.
Among the nine peaks of Aoyama, Qingrong Peak and Xilai Peak had the most female disciples, especially the former, which was mostly made up of female swordsmen.
In her opinion, Zhao Layue, a rare female with natural Dao quality, should naturally come to Qingrong Peak to inherit the sword.
Of course, she thought a handsome youth like Jing Jiu should also come to Qingrong Peak.
The gentle wind blew away the clouds and fog, revealing a corner of the curtain.
A clear voice came from behind the curtain, "Little Layue still didn't agree?"
Mei Li said respectfully, "Yes, Peak Master. But I heard she didn't agree with anyone else, so we still have hope. "
"Hmm … who is the youth in white beside her?"
"That's Jing Jiu."
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