[Datang Shuanglong] Aspiration

"Hey!" Kou Zhong rolled his eyes at Xu Ziling's back, turned to look at Song Shidao, frowned, and said: "There are only two or three hours left before dawn, is it too late for us to open the treasure house? With your current Can you hold on physically?"

"Didn't Young Master Ling tell us to continue our dual cultivation? We just do as he ordered." Song Shidao smiled easily.

Kou Zhong was startled when he heard that, he couldn't help but blushed slightly, and said angrily: "Time is so urgent, you still have that leisure time?!"

Song Shidao said innocently: "I mean, please help me recover my skills...Young commander, where are you thinking?"

Knowing that the other party was playing tricks on him, but it was not easy to get angry, Kou Zhong gave Song Shidao a hard look, and then sat cross-legged, the two palms faced each other, and the true energy flowed and flowed smoothly.

Don't look at Song Shidao's state of "powerlessness and lightness" recently, in fact, from another perspective, his internal strength has long been recovered, but it has been stored in Kou Zhong's sea of ​​energy.As long as they cooperate with each other and transfer that part of their internal energy back to Song Shidao's dantian qi sea, this Vietnamese military master who likes to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger will smoothly become a master of the peak master level...

Although this "pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger" made Song Shidao suffer a lot, he also gained a lot, and it is definitely not a loss——

The root cause is that Song Shidao lost his internal strength because of Fan Qinghui's sword, but it was also because of that sword that broke the Song family's kung fu that he had practiced. The pure zhenqi of longevity formula completely solved the huge hidden danger of the two internal forces conflicting with each other.

And if Song Shidao's dantian qi sea hadn't been emptied, he and Kou Zhong would not have discovered the magical effect of expanding the dantian qi sea when they double cultivated the longevity formula.During this period of time, Song Shidao took advantage of the "empty state" of his dantian to expand his qi sea capacity by more than several times, and created a more powerful meridian with the dual effects of Heshibi's ability and longevity formula true qi, He also took the opportunity to practice the day-changing method, which also requires "breaking and then erecting"... At this time, once he recovers his skills, he will really be "invincible under the great master"!

The human body is a treasury by itself. In the process of practicing martial arts, warriors up to the master level are still improving their own potential; only those above the grand master level can use the power of heaven and earth; Relying on a strong body as a medium, it is necessary to lay a good foundation before breaking through the realm of a great master, so that in the future, you can go further on the road of pursuing the ultimate martial arts.

Song Shidao's current foundation is so solid. After he breaks through the Grand Master, his strength will be able to compete with the seniors who have been Grand Masters for many years. That is an absolutely limitless future.

In addition to the gains in martial arts attainments, Song Shidao even used his "no internal strength" to hide from the eyes of many masters in Chang'an City and made various arrangements, including establishing quite good relationships with Li Jiancheng, Shang Xiufang and You Chuhong. It also includes deceiving Zhao Deyan... Song Shidao was unlucky to be tortured once, but Zhao Deyan would definitely suffer a lot if he took it lightly.

The star curtain in the sky gradually faded, and the dark sky also faded a little. Song Shidao and Kou Zhong tacitly closed their kung fu together, exhaled a foul breath, and both opened their eyes.

However, after an hour or two, Song Shidao's mental outlook was completely different. His eyes were full of light, his whole body was full of energy, and a powerful aura rushed out!

Unprepared, Kou Zhong was almost overwhelmed by the momentum and became dizzy. He immediately used his skills to resist, curling his lips and said: "You have gained a lot during this period. Once you recover, let me It feels like a lot of pressure.”

"For the rest of my life, I don't want to try the feeling of being powerless and at the mercy of others." Song Shidao sighed softly, felt the sufficient internal force in his meridians, and felt confident that he could fully recover his skills before dawn. very satisfied.He let out a long breath, put away the aura around him and the glare in his eyes, smiled at Kou Zhong, who was a bit unconvinced, and said, "Master Zhong, don't be nervous, I don't have enough time to 'squeeze' you now." once..."

"You're not so proud," Kou Zhong obviously understood Song Shidao's hidden meaning, and said with a puffed face, "After we leave Chang'an, we will try our best to compete, and you may not be able to beat me!"

Song Shidao chuckled lightly and said, "Okay, my little piggy."

"Pig your head!" Kou Zhong rushed forward and grabbed Song Shidao's neck, and said viciously: "You all call me a pig... It's too much, obviously you like to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger, I think you are Pig!"

Song Shidao let the other party pinch him, anyway Kou Zhong couldn't bear to use his strength, and said with a leisurely smile, "Only pigs can make a pair..."

The two of them joked with each other and relaxed their nervousness about the upcoming treasure hunt. Song Shidao took the opportunity to adapt to his state after recovering his inner strength. In the way Taeko instructed earlier, six mechanisms were twisted on the bridge and under the bridge—only a few clicks of the mechanisms were heard, and the whole bridge trembled slightly, and the river surface under the bridge also trembled slightly. Strange ripples appeared, and successive bubbles burst out and gurgled.

Just when the two were worried that they would attract the attention of others, the abnormality disappeared quickly.

The morning sun showed a blushing face in the far horizon, and the golden light that was not dazzling fell on the water of Yong'an Canal under the Yuema Bridge. A new day finally came, and the night of this day was New Year's Eve.

"After the new year, we will fight and kill, hey." Kou Zhong and Song Shidao walked back hand in hand, while complaining: "We have known each other for more than three years, and we have never had dinner together. Supper!"

"Aren't we going to be together this time? It's just that the New Year's Eve dinner is a bit special. Not only will there be a group of demons dancing, nuns and monks will also join in the fun, and the evil emperor's relic will be the main course... I'm sure it will be enough for us to have a big meal." Song Shidao pinched Squeezing Kou Zhong's hand, he said with a smile, "If everything goes well, starting from next year, we will spend every New Year's Eve with our family members, and we won't have to fight here and there anymore."

Song Shidao and Kou Zhong returned to the secret rudder of Tongxing Society, and ordered Gao Zhandao and others to prepare for the response—everything was ready, and now they just waited for Xu Ziling to come back, and they were going to the entrance of the treasure house of Xiji Garden together.

The mechanism on the bridge has already been opened, so they can't delay it for too long: firstly, Zhao Deyan has already set the time; That wouldn't be fun at all.

However, when Xu Ziling came back, he actually added a new trouble to them—"I have already notified Concubine Shixuan, no matter how much she believed, she would definitely not come tonight. However, I received another summons from Li Yuan." , Today is New Year's Eve, he specially invited Yue Shan to the palace to have a talk, it would be best to have a New Year's Eve dinner together..."

"What kind of New Year's Eve dinner? It's definitely a luxurious palace banquet... Ha, the relationship between Li Yuan and Yue Shan is really extraordinary." Kou Zhong made a grimace, and then said depressedly: "Then you won't enter the treasure house with us?"

Before Xu Ziling could speak, Song Shidao took the conversation away: "Young Master Ling has obtained Master Lu's true biography, how can he not enter the treasure house?" He pondered for a moment, his eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "It's not as good as this. Let's go to treasure hunting together, and I will pretend to be Yueshan and meet Li Yuan for a while."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were shocked, and they were both dumbfounded.

Song Shidao knocked on the heads of the two, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will come back in time to meet Zhao Deyan with you... I have also practiced Dafa in another day, and I have even learned Yueshan's Tyrannical Sword. I have also studied the volume, and it is definitely less likely to be exposed than Xiaoling."

When the sun is shining brightly, the streets are already decorated with lights and festoons, and the eyes are full of red makeup.

Song Shidao and Xu Ziling exchanged masks, turned into Yueshan, and walked straight into the imperial city from the central street. The guards of the Forbidden Palace not only did not stop him, but respected him, probably because Li Yuan had already ordered him.

The glazed golden tiles are dazzling, and the towering red walls are majestic and majestic. Song Shidao stepped on the white stone dragon bricks without looking away, and suddenly felt: Maybe at this time in the coming year, the people who will celebrate the New Year in this palace will be their family. ...

"Uncle-in-law—"

Song Shidao looked away, and saw Tang Prince Li Jiancheng approaching quickly, greeted him with a smile: "Father is very happy to know that Uncle Yue has entered the palace, so I asked my nephew to come and welcome him."

"Why does Xiaodao need to be so polite to me?!" Song Shidao laughed, imitating Yue Shan's domineering appearance, approaching Li Jiancheng with his hands behind his back, and praised: "His Royal Highness is a good boy!" Posture looks old-fashioned.

Li Jiancheng was rather pleased. In fact, he had always been afraid of Yue Shan. After all, this person could influence his father... Li Jiancheng was afraid that Cihang Jingzhai would interfere with it, making Yue Shan's attitude towards Li Shimin: What if this old man Talking bad things about Li Yuan in front of Li Yuan, or talking only good things about Li Shimin, would be enough to make His Royal Highness Li Jiancheng feel depressed.

Fortunately, now it seems that this "Yue Shan" has a good sense for him-Li Jiancheng suddenly has the idea of ​​​​wooing "Yue Shan".

"I am really happy to be praised by my uncle." Li Jiancheng was very tactful. He did not show any arrogance as a prince. He followed Song Shidao half a step behind and said, "Your whereabouts have been uncertain for many years, Uncle Yue. Miss, and often mention uncle's past and reputation with us brothers, so my nephew and I have long admired him."

The eloquence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty was really good. In just a few words, he not only showed his unsurpassed intimacy, but also hinted at some temptations: Where did Yue Shan hide after not appearing for so many years?And why did you come back during this time?

Song Shidao acted as if he didn't notice it, and said with a bold smile: "I'm a brash man in the world, and it's not in vain for us good brothers to be able to get a knife like this!" As he spoke, his expression became serious, and he said seriously: "Since His Royal Highness called me Uncle, there are some things I don’t want to hide from you. When I came to Chang’an this time, I received the definite news that someone from the Demon Sect would try to harm you, Li Tang! It’s just that I didn’t have any evidence before, so I didn’t want to let Xiaodao go for nothing. worry..."

Li Jiancheng's eyes flashed, he already had some connection with the Demon Sect, so he couldn't help but feel his heart pounding when he heard this, but he put on a look of pure anxiety, and asked: "Could it be that Uncle Yue has found some clues now? "Shouldn't it implicate him?If that's the case... The four characters "Kill to silence" suddenly whizzed past Li Jiancheng's mind.

"That's true," Song Shidao said solemnly: "People in the Demon Sect have treacherous thoughts. Even if they are friendly to you on the surface, they must have other poisonous schemes!" At this point, his sharp eyes have been thrown towards Li Jiancheng like sharp knives. superior.

His heart trembled fiercely, Li Jiancheng's eyes flashed with murderous intent, he lowered his head, forced a smile and said: "Uncle Yue's words, my nephew can't understand." Under the sleeves, Li Jiancheng's His fists were clenched tightly, and his veins bulged.

Song Shidao smiled on the ground, and said: "My nephew is extremely intelligent, how could he not understand?"

Seeing that Li Jiancheng's hostility towards him became more and more intense, Song Shidao said slowly: "Sooner or later, Li Tang's huge foundation will belong to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... It is impossible to ruin the future and ruin the foundation."

Li Jiancheng frowned slightly, and soon calmed down thoughtfully: Since Yue Shan has affirmed his status as the heir, he has no intention of going against him, so is this...a kind reminder?

"Huahuajiangshan will naturally attract ambitious people to covet it." Song Shidao said with emotion: "Even my brothers will turn against each other because of this, let alone those tigers and wolves outside the Great Wall?"

Facing Li Jiancheng's shocked gaze, Song Shidao said in a low voice: "The Demon Sect has another conspiracy. The Turkic people have bad intentions. They may attack Guanzhong in the near future. Your Highness must be prepared."

Li Jiancheng stared intently, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle Yue, for reminding me." Although Li Jiancheng wanted to use the power of the Demon Sect to fight against Cihang Jingzhai and Li Shimin, he couldn't let the Turks take advantage of it no matter what Yue Shan said was true or not. , he will inevitably raise his vigilance.

"Nephew, isn't it too far-fetched to say that?" Song Shidao sighed with a smile, then raised his head and chest, and said with great vigor: "We people in Jianghu talk about loyalty!"

—— "Is there anyone more loyal than me in this world? I'm afraid we are really going to die together this time, Young Master Zhong!"

Just when Song Shidao "kindly reminded" Li Jiancheng to guard against the Turks and seek opportunities to deal with Zhao Deyan, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had already opened the mechanism from the North Well of the Dugu Clan's Xiji Garden and entered Yang Gong's treasury.

In this treasury of organs step by step, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, who had obtained Lu Miaozi's true organ learning, were at home like ducks in water.Unexpectedly, after they pressed a certain "should have been correct" button, the two of them were suddenly thrown into a huge underground cavity, and even caught in the air by fishing nets!

At this moment, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were close together, tightly bound by the net... The sound of the underground river flowing and gurgling sounded in the dark space.The net wobbled, turning left and right, as if it would never stop, making the two of them dizzy and blood churning.

Hearing Xu Ziling yell with a wry smile, Kou Zhong replied in a contemptuous tone: "No matter how loyal you are, I'm not interested in dying with you, stop being sentimental!" He proudly continued: "Survive death and let nature take its course. Old man Lu's mechanism is nothing more than adhering to this kind of thinking. We Shuanglong together are much smarter than old man Lu. How can it be broken here?"

"Okay, then I'll be affectionate again, and lend all my intelligence to you, Master Kou, to crack the mechanism...By the way, I remind you, you must hold your breath. Mouth is enough to make you dizzy."

"My mother, old man Lu is really ruthless! No wonder I'm so dizzy now. I was thinking just now, how could mere fishing nets make me dizzy, an expert..."

Compared with Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling who "went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers to find treasure", Song Shidao's task seemed to be much easier. He just wanted to pretend to be Yue Shan to talk to Li Yuan.

But is it that simple?If something goes wrong, the siege of thousands of troops is definitely much more terrifying than Lu Miaozi's mechanism.

For Song Shidao, who "doesn't get up early without benefits", if it is meaningless to come to see Li Yuan, if there is only danger, he must have been directly rejected by Xu Ziling early in the morning - just because Song Shidao was so heartbroken after hearing Li Yuan's invitation. Nian Dian felt that this would be a good opportunity, and it could even be regarded as leaving an extra way for them to retreat.

What's more, if it is done well, Song Shidao's trip to enter the palace will not be less rewarding than Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's treasure hunting trip.

"Brother is finally here, come in and sit down. After completion, you go back first, and tell the guards outside the hall to stand far away." Li Yuan's tone was quite warm and familiar, and he did not regard "Yue Shan" as an outsider at all. manner.

When Li Jiancheng respectfully answered "Yes" and retreated, Li Yuan then withdrew his gaze from his eldest son, turned to Song Shidao, and asked casually, "What do you think of my son?"

Song Shidao stared at him, then cast a sideways glance at Li Yuan, and said coldly, "Xiao Dao, why don't you just ask me, which one is better, your eldest son or your second son?"

——Nephew Shimin, if "Uncle Yue" speaks ill of you, what else can you do besides swallowing this bitterness for nothing?