Chapter 122

The dust settles, and this is the end of an accident.

But for Xuandu Mountain, the price they paid was painful.

Yu Ai died, and Tan Yuanchun's martial arts were all useless. The rest of his life was spent guarding the tomb, which was similar to death. Among the other six elders, four were seriously injured, including Liu Yue, because they had previously had a relationship with Tan Yuanchun. Fan fight, the internal organs were injured, I am afraid to retreat to cultivate, the other two are also more or less injured.

Not to mention the ordinary disciples, Le An and Yun Chang are okay to say that when Sang Jingxing and others went up the mountain, they went to inform the master, and they followed Kong Zeng over halfway. He was injured a bit when he fought with Xiao Se, but because the latter was unwilling to fight, Le An's injury was not serious. The remaining disciples were all seriously injured. One was shot by Sang Jingxing and fell off the cliff with his sternum shattered. Fortunately, when he fell off the cliff, he was stopped by a branch and hung there, dying until he was rescued. .

At first glance, it is simply old and weak soldiers, mourning everywhere.

But it was also after this incident that those who still had illusions about cooperating with the Turks finally saw the true face of the Turks, and finally realized that Xuandushan wanted to re-enter the WTO and rise in the Taoist sect. It is impossible to rely on external forces. No matter how powerful the assistance is, it can only add to the icing on the cake. In the final analysis, everything depends on oneself.

Shen Qiao took over the leadership of Xuandu Mountain again. This matter is almost indisputable. There is no need for him to mention it. The five elders other than Liu Yue took the initiative to come to the door and asked him to succeed him as the head teacher, and deeply repented. He had trusted Yu Ai before.

Before Yu Ai disappeared, Liu Yue and Tan Yuanchun competed for the position of head teacher. Now that Shen Qiao has returned, there is no doubt about this matter. Even if Liu Yue leaves the country, he will not be the head teacher. .

After Shen Qiao listened, he didn't speak for a while.

Seeing this, everyone was a little uneasy, only if Shen Qiao would have resentment in his heart, now that the enemy is retreating, it is naturally time to settle the account.

Unexpectedly, Shen Qiao opened his mouth and said: "The Sui Dynasty built a new building and wanted to befriend the Taoist sect. Emperor Sui gave me to build a Taoist temple in Chang'an, and issued funds to use it for the construction of Xuandu Temple. When I left Beijing, Xuandu Temple was built. It's nearly completed, and there will be a separate dojo in the Zifu of Xuandu. I have limited energy and can't take care of it. Therefore, I plan to let several elders take turns to take care of the Xuandu Temple in Chang'an every year. I don't know what you guys think. ?"

Several people looked at each other in dismay, but none of them thought that Shen Qiao would be talking about this.

You must know that after Xuandu Mountain reopened the mountain gate, although Yu Ai cooperated with the Turks and ordered new disciples to be recruited in the spring and autumn every year, the results were not good. There were very few people who came up to the mountain to worship the teacher's gate. Few, the elders were greatly distressed, and they did not know how to expand the influence of Xuandu Mountain in the minds of Taoism and the world.

If you can get the support of the Sui Dynasty and make a statement in Chang'an, all the problems will be solved naturally. Not only that, Chang'an is full of talented people. If several elders can take turns to go to Xuanduguan every year to sit in the seat, there is no need to worry about not being able to receive good apprentices. .

The teacher's sect can be carried forward, and its own inheritance is expected, so why not be happy?

Lian Shan was ashamed and said: "The headmaster is magnanimous and ignorant of previous suspicions, but we can't just ignore it and take turns sitting in Chang'an, so I don't need to be counted. I would like to spend the rest of my life teaching my disciples and helping with household affairs. One more step down the mountain."

Among the four elders who previously supported Yu Ai in taking charge of Xuandu Mountain, Lian Shan was the best friend with Yu Ai. After all, he was also selfish and hoped that by taking Yu Ai's power, he would gain more power.

But after all, Lian Shan is not a person who is a wicked person. In other words, Xuandu Mountain has been passed down from generation to generation. The selection of disciples is extremely strict, and the character is more important. Although there are occasional exceptions, they are only a few after all. Faced with such a situation, Lian Shan also realized his mistake. Seeing that Shen Qiao was generous, he felt even more ashamed, so he said these words to express his feelings.

Kong Zeng also said: "If I have to say, I am an elder, but I stay out of it, I don't care about the rise and fall of the teacher's school, I want to avoid things, and I am even more suspected of dereliction of duty. I also ask the headmaster to punish me, that is, let me go for the rest of my life. I am also willing to guard the tombs of the ancestors of all dynasties!"

When the other elders saw this, they all confessed their faults.

Shen Qiao knew that he had to say something, so he said: "To Yu Ai, I was also negligent, otherwise I would not have taken advantage of him. The only mistake is to seek skin with the tiger and harm the senior brother. Now that he is dead, it is useless to talk about many things. Since you have the will to change, you should follow what I said. Is it possible that you are immersed in your past mistakes and feel sorry for yourself, rather than obeying the palm of your hand. Is teaching orders still important?"

Naturally, everyone dared not connect.

Shen Qiao: "Since this is the case, there is no need to say more."

Only then did everyone confirm that Shen Qiao really didn't mean to turn over the old accounts, and they were relieved and grateful at the same time.

Different from taking over the position of headmaster from Qi Fengge before, this time, Shen Qiao became headmaster with his own strength, and no one was dissatisfied and felt that his name was not worthy of his name.

Lian Shan said: "I once heard that the headmaster also accepted disciples when he was outside. Now that you are back, should the two nephews be brought back?"

He has always been a man and a man, and he has already considered what others have not thought of.

Shen Qiao was so busy that he almost forgot: "Thank you Uncle Lian for reminding me that Shifu and Qilang should be staying in Bixia Sect at the moment. I see that Le An and Yun Chang under Uncle Kong's family are doing their jobs safely, so why don't I ask them to go and take care of them? Bring it back?"

Kong Zeng nodded: "Just let them go out to experience the experience."

Everyone discussed some things again, roughly the decision and direction of Xuandu Mountain in the future. In the end, Shen Qiao decided to rebuild the sect and some guidelines for accepting disciples. He said to them: "When I came here, I met three people at the foot of the mountain. They came from thousands of miles to pay their respects, but they couldn't go up the mountain for some reason. Please send someone down to see if they are still there. Bring it up and evaluate it according to the rules. Also, in the future, the matter of accepting apprentices does not have to be limited to the two days of the spring and autumn equinox. As long as someone wants to apprentice, they can be evaluated at any time, but in the future, more and more people will come here, so The assessment must be stricter, especially the examination of the character and character, and I don't want to see the second time when the same sect cannibalize each other."

The two elders agreed, and Shen Qiao informed Duan Ying of the names of the three and the inn they were staying at.

After sending the two away, Bianbianmei came: "Shen Daochang is busy with personnel and has a lot of time to manage, so don't burn your body!"

Shen Qiao smiled bitterly: "Thank you for your concern, I see that you are an official in the court, dealing with many people, and you are easy to handle, calm and envious. If you were to be the head teacher, it would definitely be a hundred times more suitable than me!"

Bianyanmei said with a smile: "Shen Daochang is too famous. I have dealt with people all these years, so that I have wasted my martial arts and made no progress. The master is very dissatisfied. This is also a gain and a loss, so how can things in the world be perfect?"

Shen Qiao: "Is your injury better?"

Bianyanmei: "Thanks to Xuandu Mountain's wound medicine, it has been much better. Now that this matter is over, I won't bother you any more. I'm here to say goodbye."

Shen Qiao knew that he still had a lot of things to do in Chang'an, so he said: "This time I have helped a lot. Shen Qiao is very grateful. If you have any needs in the future, please let me know, and I will try my best to help."

Bianyanmei said with a smile: "Daoist Shen doesn't have to be so polite. If you want to thank me, thank my master. How can I make my own decisions without the instructions of the old man?"

Shen Qiao: "I don't know where the battle between Sect Master Yan and Hulu will take place?"

Bianbianmei shook her head: "I don't know, I'm afraid I'll have to go back and ask people to inquire."

Shen Qiao couldn't help frowning slightly: "Then in your opinion, does your master have a chance of winning this time?"

Bianyanmei: "I didn't go to the sword test conference that day, and I haven't seen Hulu Gu's skills, but I heard that his martial arts are superb, and there are few rivals in the world?"

Shen Qiao: "Yes, I have played against him before. Even if I try my best, within fifty moves, I will definitely lose."

Bianbianmei was terrified and moved: "It's so powerful? What's the matter? Master's flaws in the devil's heart have not been fully repaired!"

Shen Qiao hurriedly said: "How could this be the case, last time I heard him say that he has fully recovered, otherwise how would he win against Xueting?"

Bianyanmei sighed: "Did the master actually tell you that? In fact, that day the master fought with Xueting, and his vitality was hurt inside. It will take a year and a half to rest in peace. Who knows that Xuandu Mountain will change later. If no one can stop Hulu Gu, he will help his apprentice Duan Wenyang go up to Xuandu Mountain to find trouble for you, so Master has to make this decision. This time the engagement..."

I'm just afraid of bad luck.

He didn't go any further, but the worried look made it clear.

Shen Qiao's heart sank little by little with his words.

"There must be a way to connect you and Sect Master Yan? Can you try to find out where he is now?"

Bianyanmei: "It can be done, but what's the use of inquiring about it? This battle is imperative, and Taoist Shen doesn't have to feel indebted because of it. My master does things only if he is willing to do it, and no one can force him. "

Shen Qiao was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I know, but if I can't see him, how can I feel at ease?"

Bianbianmei sighed: "Since that's the case..."

Before the words were finished, a disciple outside came in and reported: "Headmaster, there is someone at the foot of the mountain asking to see him, claiming to be a disciple of the Huanyue Sect, Yu Shengyan."

Before Bianmei could react, Shen Qiao said, "Quickly invite someone to come up!"

He had a happy expression on his face, and even his voice had a rising tone.

Bianyanmei also smiled and said: "It's good now, don't bother to inquire about the contact, the junior brother must know where the master is now!"

After a while, Yu Shengyan followed the disciple who led the way to ask for an interview. Shen Qiao saw him entering, and actually got up to greet him.

In terms of martial arts status, he didn't have to do this. Seeing him stand up, Bian Mei, who had not planned to get up, could not help but follow behind, thinking that Daoist Shen must have been disturbed by his words just now.

Yu Shengyan came all the way and saw that although everyone looked desolate and everything was in order, he knew that Xuandu Mountain had just passed the catastrophe and the crisis had been resolved.

"Congratulations to Taoist Master Shen for regaining the position of headmaster. I think I was the first to go up the mountain to congratulate me? The Taoist priest must give me a big red envelope!" Big, hurriedly cupped his hands, and made a small joke.

Shen Qiao couldn't smile: "Thank you, where are you from?"

Yu Shengyan saw the fringe Mei winking at him behind Shen Qiao, and was a little confused for a while, so he didn't dare to answer randomly: "From, from Chang'an!"

He remembered the purpose of this trip, and took out a small bamboo tube from his arms: "Master brought Xue Ting to Tiantai Sect, and exchanged a fragmentary copy of "Zhu Yang Ce" from Tiantai Sect Master, and asked me to bring it to Master Shen."

Shen Qiao took it, unscrewed the bamboo tube, and took out a piece of silk and silk, which was densely covered with text.

Silk films are of little weight, but for some reason, Shen Qiao felt that he was holding a hundred catties of gold, so heavy that he could barely lift his hands.

He squeezed the silk tightly, and his heart was full of mixed feelings, which was indescribable.

"Then you know, where is your master now, and where is the battle between him and Hulu estimated?"

Yu Shengyan: "This battle is set at Banbu Peak."

Shen Qiao was startled.

The place where he fought with Kunye that day was Banbu Peak, and then he fell seriously injured and was rescued by Yan Wushi, and everything started from there.

Now it's a half-step peak.

Yu Shengyan said again: "Huanyue Sect is not far from Banbu Peak, there is a different village, I think Master should arrive early and settle down there."

No need for him to say more about that villa, Shen Qiao also remembered that after he was brought back from Banbu Peak by Master Yan Wu and his apprentice, he rested in that villa.

In the dark, there was a cycle of reincarnation.

Speaking of this matter, Yu Shengyan was a little embarrassed, because when he saw Shen Qiao losing his memory, he deceived him as a disciple of Huanyue Sect and coaxed him to call his brother.

Yu Shengyan's face and cultivation skills are definitely not as good as his teacher's. If Yan Wushi is here, not only will he not be embarrassed, but he will shamelessly say something that will embarrass Shen Qiao.

Shen Qiao thought so, he just thought it was a little funny, but he couldn't laugh. He held the silk film in his hand, and he already had a plan in his heart.

But they said that Duan Ying and the three had traveled thousands of miles to come to apprentice, but they were so frustrated that they couldn't even go up to Xuandu Mountain. They were disheartened. After wandering around for a day, Zhong Bojing left first. After all, Chunyang Temple is also a famous Taoist school.

The remaining Duan Ying and Zhang Chao didn't know whether to go or stay. While they were hesitating, someone came to the door. The other party was dressed in the Taoist uniform of the Xuandu Mountain disciple and claimed to have come to lead them up the mountain to accept the entrance examination.

The two were dubious, but reluctant to give up this glimmer of hope. They hurriedly followed the visitors up the mountain, passed five levels and cut six generals, finally passed the assessment, and received the personal witness of the elders of Xuandu Mountain. After Zhizhangchao was brought to the house by the senior brothers in the door, Duan Ying was brought to Shen Qiao by another elder.

Shen Qiao had already packed her luggage and was about to leave for the trip. She wanted to explain some things to the disciples. She took time out of her busy schedule to meet Duan Ying and asked him, "Would you like to worship under my door and be my disciple?"

Duan Ying had already been stunned by this great opportunity. After being reminded by the elder, he realized that the gentle and good-natured Taoist whom the three of them met at the foot of the mountain was actually the headmaster of Xuandu Mountain, one of the top ten masters in the world. One Shen Qiao!

Seeing him staring in a daze, Shen Qiao repeated the words and said warmly, "If you don't want to, it's okay to worship at the elder's door."

"I am willing! I am willing! I am very willing!" Duan Ying came back to her senses, her face flushed, and she wanted to say this sentence a hundred times.

Yu Shengyan saw this scene next to him, and couldn't help but pouted, thinking that Daochang Shen's eyesight for accepting disciples was not very good, and seeing the other party's stupidity, he was far worse than him.

Just after thinking about it here, he saw his senior brother Mei Bai glanced at him.

Yu Shengyan was inexplicable: what did I do to me?