"Then I won't say anything." Mengqi chuckled. It was so easy to talk to an old fox. He didn't need to explain too much.
Duan Xiangfei, the old fox, had already restrained his astonishment. He put down his chopsticks and pointed to the table. "Master, please sit down."
Then he turned to the stunned Duan Mingcheng and said, "Go make a pot of good tea."
There was a stack of broad beans and a pot of yellow wine on the table. The latter was not suitable for serving monks.
"I wonder if there have been any changes in Destiny City after I've left?" Mengqi was not in a hurry to mention Transformation Strategy and Master Yuan Meng. He leisurely asked about the follow-up.
Duan Xiangfei picked up the fallen broad beans and put them into his mouth. He smiled and said, "I was quick to act. I told Luo Qing and others that you had ascended to the Pure Land of Buddhism with your bladesmanship. Cui Xu was Zodiac Dragon, the head of the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods and the Master of Snow God Palace. You saw through his plot to eliminate other grandmasters and killed him."
"Maybe they were shocked by the wonderful vision when you 'ascended'. Luo Qing's proposal to imprison Fei Zhengqing and others was not opposed by other martial artists. Later, we found a lot of evidence, which proved that they were the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods."
"Although there was no clue that Cui Xu was the Master of Snow God Palace, I provided a few suspicious things. Plus the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods were confirmed, so the Master of Snow God Palace was also 'confirmed'."
He said slowly with a smile, as if Cui Xu was the Master of Snow God Palace.
If Mengqi didn't know his background, he might really believe him. He couldn't help but praise him in his heart. When did he lie like an old fox? He seemed to believe it himself.
"Fei Zhengqing and the others have been killed?" Meng Qi's expression did not change. After all, he did not know these people.
Duan Xiangfei gently nodded. "Those who were identified as the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods were all killed. You Tongguang's property was distributed to his relatives who had suffered from the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods over the years. Cui Xu obtained the position of Castellan from the imperial court, so it was inconvenient for us to deal with it. We just killed Cui Jinhua, who helped the evildoer. Half a year ago, the emperor decreed that Cui Jinxiu would inherit the position of Castellan."
The grandmasters of this world had not reached the level of challenging thousands of soldiers and horses. However, after the Secret Chamber of Spirit was opened, they could walk freely in the palace unless the emperor could hire another grandmaster to protect them. Therefore, Jianghu and the imperial court had formed a delicate balance. The grandmasters would not be hot-headed enough to go against the imperial power. After all, they had families, businesses, and mouths to feed, and the emperor would not risk his life to eradicate the grandmasters of the martial arts world whose hands were stained with blood.
Because of this, if they killed Cui Xu with evidence, it would not cause a backlash from the imperial court. However, if they appointed the Castellan without permission, they would touch the dragon's reverse scale. Of course, Cui Xu's property was also taken away by the heroes of Jianghu as the "capital of justice".
"The emperor has been coveting Destiny City for a long time without choosing a man from the collateral families to inherit the position of Castellan." Mengqi turned the prayer beads in his left hand, maintaining his image as an eminent monk.
Duan Xiangfei looked at Mengqi in surprise. "Master, you are so insightful."
He had thought that Master Zhen Ding was only gifted, so he could make rapid progress in Martial Arts at such a young age, leaving others far behind. But now it seemed that he was not so knowledgeable in other aspects.
"Amitabha, I just read too many books." Mengqi looked indifferent and answered contentedly.
Duan Xiangfei sighed and said, "The change of Destiny City has caused turmoil in Jianghu. But master, as an otherworldly master, I'm afraid you don't care about this. Well, your friends are doing well. With the experience of traveling with you, no matter where they go, they will be treated with courtesy. If they are not stupid, they should be able to seize the opportunity to learn better Martial Arts and improve their strength."
"That's good." Mengqi nodded slightly. He had almost forgotten the names of the four friends. But as fate would have it, it was better to forget them.
Duan Xiangfei smiled and looked straight into Mengqi's eyes. "May I know why you are here?"
Mengqi's wicked interest was triggered. He smiled and said, "Guess."
Duan Xiangfei's face twitched, which was a rare occurrence. "You are a person who ascended to the Pure Land of Buddhism. How could an ordinary person like me guess? However, I have some thoughts. I'm afraid you are similar to the person who cut off my right hand's five fingers. You both appeared inexplicably and disappeared after doing something big. Is that true?"
"Guess." How could Mengqi answer this kind of question? He stopped teasing Duan Xiangfei and smiled. "I'm here for two reasons. First, I want to learn Transformation Strategy. Second, I want you to take me to Changhua Temple. The Little Jade Buddha is related to the secrets of Buddhism. I have to pay my respects to Master Yuanmeng. Third, my bladesmanship is rusty and I want to learn from a grandmaster."
"It doesn't matter." Duan Xiangfei thought for a while and said, "Master, you should call me 'Old Duan'. It doesn't show that I have a friend who can connect heaven with a bladesmanship."
"Haha, Old Duan, you are so funny." Mengqi did not stand on ceremony.
At this time, Duan Mingcheng came up with a pot of tea and two teacups. The steam was rising and the tea was fragrant.
"Good tea." Mengqi praised. He warmed the teacups and poured the tea in a natural manner. He did not look like a guest.
"Master, you are really out of this world." Seeing Mengqi pour the tea slowly, Duan Xiangfei could not help but praise him. Duan Mingcheng sat next to his father and waited on them.
Mengqi took a sip of the tea. After the bitterness, his mouth was full of fragrance. He said, "Old Duan, I want to ask you about Transformation Strategy."
"I wonder how far you've cultivated the Transformation Strategy?" Duan Xiangfei had seen Mengqi's bladesmanship and knew that he had a mysterious background. He did not want to keep it to himself. Anyway, he had already told him the whole text of Transformation Strategy.
Mengqi put down the teacup and said slowly, "It has been some time since I started practicing."
"It has only been more than a year!" It was Duan Mingcheng who cried out in surprise. "How could you achieve the primary level of Transformation Strategy in a year? My kung fu is low, don't lie to me!"
More than a year? Mengqi calculated the time. It had been about half a year since he left this world. The time flow was three to one? That was not right. The last time he came here to complete a task, it was only a dozen breaths in the main world.
Could it be that the time flow was controlled by the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms?
Duan Xiangfei was also surprised, but he was very shrewd. He put his left hand down and said to Duan Mingcheng with a smile, "Master Zhen Ding, at such a young age, is able to connect heaven with the bladesmanship and break the void. It is nothing for you to achieve the primary level of Transformation Strategy in a year and a half."
Mengqi smiled but did not say anything. He took a sip of tea and said, "In the world, one truth leads to a hundred truths. Donor Duan, please enlighten me."
He did not call him "Old Duan" in this sentence. After all, he was asking for advice, so he could not be rude.
After that, the two of them discussed the Transformation Strategy. Duan Xiangfei's rich experience helped Meng Qi solve many problems that required time to ponder, while Meng Qi's casual words made Duan Xiangfei surprised and doubtful, happy and confused, because he seemed to be pointing to the essence of the Transformation Strategy!
"Master's view on Transformation Strategy is really beyond our predecessors' imagination. It is thought-provoking." After the exchange, Duan Xiangfei let out a long sigh and said sincerely, "This is not something that can be achieved by ordinary people. Only immortals who have broken the Man-God Boundary can have such insight by looking at Transformation Strategy from a strategically advantageous position! I have practiced Transformation Strategy for decades and reached the consummation many years ago. But today, I know that I am a frog at the bottom of a well. My understanding of the essence of Transformation Strategy is just so-so! "
"Well, this is the accumulation of tens of thousands of years in the world of Taoist Primogenitor and Buddha. I am also offering Buddha with borrowed flowers …" Mengqi said in his heart, with a hint of pride on his face. He accepted Duan Xiangfei's praise.
Duan Mingcheng, who also practiced Transformation Strategy, was fascinated by Master Zhen Ding's words. He felt that Master Zhen Ding had opened a new door for him. Behind the door was a colorful world that led directly to the Man-God Boundary. At this point, he no longer had any doubts about Master Zhen Ding's previous feat!
Mengqi also gained a lot. With the help of Duan Xiangfei's experience, the continuous practice of the Chapter of Muscle and Muscle Changing and Bone Forging, and the Heavenly Thunder Energy and Qi to strengthen his body, it would not be long before he reached the consummation of Transformation Strategy. Maybe two months would be enough.
"Master, didn't you say that your bladesmanship is rusty and you want to learn from a grandmaster? I am also a grandmaster, so I would like to have a try." Duan Xiangfei had gained a lot just now, so he wanted to learn from each other to see if he could gain more insight.
"That's what I was thinking." Mengqi laughed and landed in the yard. He turned the Red Sun Evil Blade around and faced Duan Xiangfei with the back of the blade to show that he had no intention to hurt him.
Duan Xiangfei floated in the yard and raised his palms, "Master, please."
"Amitabha, the guest follows the host's wishes." Mengqi saluted with one hand, then raised the Buddhist Commandment Blade and chopped at Duan Xiangfei. Although it was a strange change, it had a dignified momentum and a lingering charm.
This was one of the moves that Mengqi derived from the first change of the Ananda Oath-breaking Bladesmanship by combining the bladesmanship of Five Tiger-like Bladesmanship and the Blood Bladesmanship. It was a small step in his mastery of bladesmanship.
Duan Xiangfei did not hesitate. His body split and suddenly turned into seven figures, pouncing on Mengqi from all directions.
At this moment, Mengqi lost his lock on him. He knew that his senses were affected again and he was hallucinating. Therefore, his mid-brows swelled and Will-projecting, he used Transformation Strategy to fight against Transformation Strategy. At the same time, his eyes shone brightly and he used his Eye Apertures to see through illusions.
However, Mengqi's Transformation Strategy was a level lower than Duan Xiangfei's, and he had only opened Two Apertures. He could only vaguely see that one of the three figures in front, left and right was Duan Xiangfei's real body.
Therefore, he bent his Buddhist Commandment Blade and changed his bladesmanship. He chopped out horizontally, pointing at Duan Xiangfei in front and covering the one on the left.
Puff! The one on the right crossed his palms and slapped at Mengqi's side. Since Mengqi was prepared, he slipped and dodged Duan Xiangfei's attack.
Although he was a little embarrassed, Mengqi was in a good mood. After confirming Duan Xiangfei's real body, his ability to see through illusions had improved greatly. Now, he only needed to pretend that he was facing three enemies at the same time and did not need to be flustered.
Feeling relieved, Mengqi continued to use his exquisite bladesmanship. Sometimes it was hard and fierce, showing the common side of bladesmanship. Sometimes it was strange and unpredictable, and sometimes its trajectory was mysterious and unpredictable.
Duan Xiangfei fully activated Transformation Strategy, but faced with Mengqi's outstanding bladesmanship, he still could not break through his defense, and was almost hit in the real body several times.
The figures floated and the light of the blade became a mass. When the two fought to their hearts' content, Duan Xiangfei roared, "Master, watch my palm!"
He divided into seven figures again, each making a palm gesture and slapping at the same time. The surroundings suddenly became cold, as if the hot summer had come to the cold winter.
Mengqi had seen the Snow God Palm before, so he did not dare to neglect it. He used the best movement of his derived bladesmanship. The Red Sun Evil Blade slashed in front of him, seeming to cover the world in front of him.
Under the light of the blade, the seven figures were broken one by one. Duan Xiangfei suddenly appeared above Mengqi and slapped down on Mengqi's left shoulder.
The Buddhist Commandment Blade came again, and Duan Xiangfei flew backward. A palm print appeared on Mengqi's left shoulder, but it could not penetrate the Buddhist Commandment Blade.
Mengqi's Qi and blood fluctuated with a slight chill, as if his blood was frozen. But with the flow of genuine Qi, it recovered immediately. He understood that the Snow God Palm could only penetrate the fifth level and hurt him with two or three palms. Of course, it could also be that Duan Xiangfei had held back some of his strength for the sake of learning from each other. But no matter what, even if Duan Xiangfei used all his strength, he could only hurt himself at most, and could not break the fifth level of Golden Bell Shield in seven or eight palms.
Duan Mingcheng, who was next to him, was very focused on the fight because he was not specifically affected by Transformation Strategy. While praising Master Zhen Ding's wonderful bladesmanship, he murmured to himself, "Wonderful as it is, it is only at the level of a mortal. Being suppressed by my father, what about the so-called bladesmanship connecting heaven?"
"Could it be that the bladesmanship connecting heaven is an excuse made up by my father?"
While thinking, he suddenly heard Master Zhen Ding laugh and say,
"It's impolite not to reciprocate. Old Duan, watch my blade!"
With a wave of the blade, the light of the blade rose, and the world of mortals was entwined.
Duan Mingcheng stared at the blade with his eyes wide open.
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