Chapter 268 Chapter Two Confidence Restored

Xiang Shaolong got into the carriage, and the carriage drove out. Mr. Longyang couldn't help being touched by half of his "delicate body", his "beautiful eyes" glowed, and he said excitedly: "The servant's excuse is to enjoy Zishui at night, and he has obtained a pass to go out of the city. As long as you get on the big boat and sail west, you will be able to go out of the city." No one can do anything to us." Xiang Shaolong was greatly surprised, frowned and said: "I heard that the river is still closed by ice and snow, how can we sail?"

Lord Longyang said: "My family sent someone to inquire clearly. Although the land route is difficult for people and horses, but the river just thawed yesterday, and there are ship owners coming to Zizi. Shaolong can rest assured." Xiang Shaolong was at a loss when he heard this, could it be that Xiao Yuetan was lying? According to the plan, if Lord Longyang colluded with Han Chuang to harm him, after learning that Cao Qiudao challenged him, he should immediately give up any plots and tricks, and first see if he would die at the hands of Lao Cao before making other plans. But looking at the seriousness of Lord Longyang now, it seems that he really wants to lead him to escape from Linzi, and his enthusiasm is not fake, what is it?

He has always been straightforward with his friends, and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't your majesty afraid of Han Chuang's threats?" Jun Longyang's "delicate body" shook violently, his face turned pale, and he lost his voice: "How did Shaolong know?" Xiang Shaolong said lightly: "Then it really happened." Long Yangjun was silent for a while, then sighed: "Marquis Chuang is also forced to do so, because someone under his command leaked the news to that traitor Guo Kai. But now that Shaolong reveals his identity, Guo Kai is thrown into chaos and loses ground."

Xiang Shaolong looked carefully at Longyang Jun's expression, and wondered, "Does Han Chuang know about our slipping away tonight?" Lord Longyang replied: "Of course I won't let him know. My family has made a desperate move, so why don't we let Shaolong die at the hands of Cao Qiudao. My family has seen this old guy make a move before, and his sword is indeed shocking. The power of ghosts and gods." Xiang Shaolong couldn't help putting his arms around his "fragrant shoulders", sighed: "Knowing that your lord has not betrayed me, the joy in my heart is beyond words to express, but I can't drag you down, let's drive back! "

Lord Longyang was shocked and said: "Shaolong, don't try to be brave. As far as I know, Han Chuang and others have met Cao Qiudao secretly and urged him to get rid of you, otherwise Qi will never have peace. So don't think that Cao Qiudao is willing." Show mercy." Xiang Shaolong smiled and said, "I heard that even the King of Qi can't control Cao Qiudao, so what kind of thing is Han Chuang?" Lord Longyang was stunned for a moment, then moved and said: "My family knows that Shaolong is thinking of me, but my family has its own means to deal with Han Chuang. In the end, he still has to rely on my family for many things, and he dare not really mess around."

He sighed again and said, "My family is not speaking for him, in fact he is also very embarrassed, he has a true friendship for Shaolong." Xiang Shaolong had no intention of slipping away at this moment, and said decisively: "If you want to leave, wait until after the battle with Cao Qiudao. In fact, I have fought against him before, and I snatched this treasured sword from that fight Otherwise, I don’t know that Han Chuang wants to kill me.” Jun Long Yang lost his voice and said, "Have you ever fought against him?" Xiang Shaolong said softly: "Your Majesty, first order someone to drive the car back, and then I will tell you the details!"

◇◇◇◇◇◇ When Xiang Shaolong woke up, it was just dawn. It was freezing cold, and he went to bed very late last night, so he was reluctant to get out of the warm blanket. Last night he hardened his heart and didn't go to Feng Fei's place because he didn't want the relationship between men and women to make things out of control. His wishful thinking is that after going through Lao Cao's ten tricks, Xie Ziyuan will arrange for him to escape, and Feng Fei will let Zhongsunlong and his son be responsible for her safe departure.Based on his prestige, this place is not Lu Buwei's territory, so the girls should not be in danger.

After returning to Xianyang, he would never lead the army again.The only wish now is that Xiao Pan's identity crisis is just his own worry, but he faintly knows that this is just his wishful thinking and optimistic thinking. With Lu Buwei's shrewdness and the loopholes in this matter, there really can't be any luck. Suddenly there was a loud noise from the direction of the front yard, and then someone screamed in pain.When Xiang Shaolong was hugged and sat up in astonishment, Shan Rou rushed in like a whirlwind, grabbed him by the chest and shouted: "Get out of bed, lazy boy, you know you're going to face master the day after tomorrow, and you still can't get up."

Fei Chun, Lei Yun'er and others, whose faces were blue and swollen from being beaten by Shanrou, rushed into the room in a state of distress, seeing Xiang Shaolong, the majestic general of the Qin Dynasty, clutching the corset for this wicked girl with a helpless expression, Startled and stopped, at a loss. Xiang Shaolong introduced with a wry smile: "This is Mrs. Xie, who even Cao Qiudao has a headache. Next time we meet, everyone should know what attitude to take." Xiang Shaolong Zhuo Li was in the courtyard, his heart was in harmony with his spirit, the Hundred Wars Sword was slashed from different angles, each cut completely dispelled Shan Rou's sharp and flexible attack, making it difficult for her to organize a continuous attack, just like swiping a knife to cut off water , the flow of water is interrupted every time without possibility.

After the experience of moving to the battlefield in recent years, his knife skills have become more mature, and there are no traces of chiseling. Shanrou returned ten swords without success, finally exhausted, stepped back, stood with her sword horizontally, and stared at him fiercely with wide almond eyes. Apart from a group of generals, Feng Fei, maidservants and other concubines, Zhongsun Xuanhua and more than a dozen of his attendants were watching the battle.Everyone suppressed the urge to applaud and applaud, all because they were afraid of offending Shan Rou, a super villain. Shan Rouyu thawed suddenly, "Pu Chi" smiled and said: "You really have made a lot of progress, you kid! It seems that you should be able to take a few blows from the master."

Xiang Shaolong was afraid that she would miss out on the agreement of ten moves, so he hurriedly embraced the knife and saluted, "Thank you Madam Xie for your guidance." Only then did the crowd dare to applaud and cheer. Zhongsun Xuanhua pulled out his sword, came to Xiang Shaolong and said with a smile: "Xuanhua's hands have been itchy for a long time, please give me advice from the general." Facing the most outstanding swordsman below Cao Qiudao in Qi State, Xiang Shaolong didn't dare to push himself too hard, he kept his sword in the center, and said with a smile: "Brother Xuanhua, please!" The onlookers were frightened by Zhongsun Xuanhua's prestige, and they didn't even dare to reveal their atmosphere. Zhongsun Xuanhua's expression was as calm as still water, he straightened his sword and took two steps forward, Xiang Shaolong immediately felt a fierce aura from his opponent, who dared to neglect, raised his eyebrows, and retracted his saber. Zhongsun Xuanhua's eyes were full of divine light, focused on Xiang Shaolong, suddenly shouted and raised his voice, and thrust out his sword quickly. Feelings welled up in Xiang Shaolong's heart. Zhongsun Xuanhua's swordsmanship was not inferior to Guan Zhongxie, but it was far behind Cao Qiudao.It can be seen that Cao Qiudao's talent in kendo is really a gift from God, and even his most outstanding disciple can only gain his form and lose his spirit. With a sound of "clang", Xiang Shaolong moved the knife to put it in place. Zhongsun Xuanhua was forced by the strong power of the Hundred Wars Saber, he couldn't use any follow-up changing moves, so he retreated. Xiang Shaolong didn't allow the opponent to reorganize the attack, he swung the Hundred Wars Saber, the shadows of the heavy swords rolled like waves, and attacked Zhongsun Xuanhua. Zhongsun Xuanhua was at a disadvantage because he couldn't figure out the way of the Hundred Zhan Baodao, and for a moment he had no choice but to parry, retreating steadily. Xiang Shaolong started to fight vigorously, suddenly opening and closing, long strikes and long range attacks, and after a while he dragged out the moves of close hand-to-hand combat, very dangerous with knives and knives.Everyone in the audience held their breath and seemed to forget to breathe. I saw that the blades of the two were passing by, there was no time to spare, and some of the women were trembling with nervousness, thinking that they were doing a fake show for real, and they wanted to take the opportunity to kill each other. Only those who are as clever as kind and gentle can see that Xiang Shaolong has controlled the initiative and kept a sense of proportion everywhere, so he seems to be relentless, and he just wants to indirectly test Cao Qiudao's attainments through Zhongsun Xuanhua's swordsmanship. At this time the situation changed again, Xiang Shaolong's every cut seemed extremely slow, but Zhongsun Xuanhua had more difficulty coping with it. At this time, Xiang Shaolong had completely regained the confidence that Cao Qiudao had scared him away, he advanced and retreated offensively and defensively, naturally, even though Zhongsun Xuanhua counterattacked repeatedly, they were quickly disintegrated by him, and he was too powerful to do so. In the eyes of everyone, even if they don't know swordsmanship like Dong Shuzhen's daughters, they can feel that Xiang Shaolong's swordsmanship is ever-changing, can be firm or soft, and has the aura of ruling the world and looking down upon the world. "Dang Dang Dang!" Xiang Shaolong stepped forward and struck three times in a row, each time he accurately slashed on the same gap in the sword in Zhongsun Xuanhua's hand, no matter how Zhongsun Xuanhua's sword changed, the result was still the same. The long sword was split and broken. Xiang Shaolong put the sword back into its sheath, and said with a smile, "Brother took advantage of the weapon!" Zhongsun Xuanhua is also a hero, he threw down the broken sword and said with a big laugh: "The general really deserves his reputation, younger brother, don't worry." Applause came from a distance. Feng Fei and Xiao Yuetan came hand in hand, the former happily said: "Feng Fei has prepared breakfast to entertain all the guests, please move to the front hall, please?" ◇◇◇◇◇◇ After dinner, everyone scattered their things. Shanrou hurried home to see her son, while Zhongsun Xuanhua, who was in the military, was busy with his business.The daughters of Feng Fei rehearsed for the birthday banquet two days later, leaving Xiao Yuetan and Xiang Shaolong to stay in the hall and talk secretly. Xiao Yuetan said in a low voice: "Cao Qiudao is worthy of a generation of masters, and he agreed to the promise of ten strokes at once. But judging from his appearance, it seems that he is sure to knock you down with ten strokes." Xiang Shaolong said with a sigh of relief: "Then it's ideal, if you kill me, you won't believe that you can't survive just ten swords." A strange look flashed in Xiao Yuetan's eyes, and Xiao hesitantly said, "It is imperative to be on guard against others. It is best for Shaolong not to withdraw his sword immediately when he has reached ten strokes. Maybe Old Ghost Cao will take the opportunity to slash two more swords." Xiang Shaolong laughed lightly and said, "It can't be like this! Old Cao is a generation of great masters of swordsmanship, so he will naturally keep his word. He just let me slip away that night, don't worry." Xiao Yuetan seemed to be a little anxious and said: "In short, you have to promise me to be careful, and treat it as a promise." Xiang Shaolong wondered: "Brother seems quite sure that Lao Cao will regret the appointment?" Xiao Yuetan coughed dryly, looked at him and said calmly: "You have always trusted me, so you should trust me more this time!" Although Xiang Shaolong murmured in his heart, he didn't really doubt it.Changing the subject, he told him the situation of Li Yuan and Lord Longyang, and took the opportunity to ask: "You said that the river is still blocked by ice and snow, is the news wrong?" Xiao Yuetan was a little embarrassed and said unnaturally: "I just heard what people said, maybe the news from Lord Longyang is more correct." Then he changed the topic and said, "The story of you beating Ma Chengjia last night has spread throughout the city. Many people in the city who originally bet on you to lose have changed their bets on you to win, and the odds have dropped from thirteen to one. Paying five, it can be seen that your market has risen sharply!" Xiang Shaolong recalled the betting situation before the battle with Guan Zhongxie back then, and unexpectedly repeated it in Linzi, he laughed and said, "It's pretty good to pay five for one. But last night I won by chance and luck. It's strange , Touching the Baizhan Dao, my confidence returned immediately." Xiao Yuetan said happily: "The few knives you cut off Zhongsun Xuanhua's long sword just now are really brilliant and miraculous. No wonder the people who gamble in Linzi respectfully call you 'Knife Lord', and the sword master shines on each other. Nobody." Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly and said, "I know my own family affairs, and I, the Sword Master, is not an opponent of the Sword Master. If it wasn't for this ten-stroke agreement, I would have slipped away in the past two nights." Xiao Yuetan flashed a strange look again, and said solemnly: "Don't have such thoughts, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand ten swords. Have you drawn up a plan to leave Linzi? In my opinion, Zhongsunlong is more reliable now. " Xiang Shaolong didn't care about Xiao Yuetan's expression, nodded and said: "Don't worry! I already know this sword master very well. Although Zhongsun Xuanhua is inferior to him, he finally has a score, which benefits me a lot. " After a pause, he continued: "Last night, I told Xie Ziyuan and Zhongsun Xuanhua that they will arrange for me to leave here after the competition." Xiao Yuetan let go of his worries and said, "It's best to ask Zhongsunlong and his son to monitor the movements of Guo Kai and the others carefully, otherwise you will fall into the trap if you relax your mind." Xiang Shaolong secretly praised him for his scheming, and nodded in agreement. At this time, the servants came to report, and Boss Jin came to look for him, and Xiao Yuetan took the opportunity to say goodbye. Xiang Shaolong went out to meet him in person, and the old man Jin laughed when he saw him and said, "I thought a hero came out of nowhere, but it turned out to be Xiang Shaolong who is famous in the northwest. The general deceived me so hard." Xiang Shaolong said apologetically, "It's a last resort, Boss forgive me." Boss Jin walked into the hall holding his arm, and said in a low voice: "The general smashed Ma Chengjia's reputation last night, and everyone in Qi lost face. There must be people who are not afraid of death to provoke you these two days. The general must be careful." Then he said: "Those warriors outside don't seem to be Qi people's soldiers, who sent them?" Only then did Xiang Shaolong remember that Zhongsun Xuanhua wanted to send someone to be his attendant, and he replied, "It's the warriors of Zhongsun's family, I didn't even know they were here." After the two sat down, Boss Jin said earnestly: "Both Zhongsunlong and his son are not good people. Once the general loses the value of being used by them, they will turn their guns on the general at any time." Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly and said: "Lv Buwei has learned from the past, and I have already had a painful and unforgettable experience of it. The icing on the cake is the icing on the cake, and everyone is happy to do it. It is rare to be like the elder brother giving charcoal to the younger brother." Boss Jin blushed and said: "General, don't praise me, I just follow my temperament, and I can't change my character after repeated losses. That's right! After Sufang heard about your true identity, she felt very uncomfortable. I beg you to go and talk to her, she has a deep impression on you since the last time I went to Xianyang!" Xiang Shaolong wondered, Shi Sufang has always been honest with men, how could she be eager to see him. The meeting with her back then was arranged by Pu Ji. Now that Pu Ji has been executed for rebellion, it is really unreasonable for her to still show her favor to her. As Xiao Yuetan said, it is essential to be on guard against others, and it would be better not to see her. Boss Jin said again: "I know that before the decisive battle with Cao Gong, the general must recharge his energy and recharge his batteries. It is not suitable to have a banquet. Why don't we book the date for the evening after the victory of the general's flag? How do you respect the general?" Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that he had already slipped away at that time, even if he agreed, there should be no problem, as long as a message is sent, Shi Sufang won't blame him.I agreed with a smile. The two chatted for a few more words, and Boss Jin resigned tactfully. When Xiang Shaolong sent him out, unexpectedly, the second prince Tian Jian was accompanied by Xie Ziyuan.