Words must die [Comprehensive martial arts]

Xue Yiren became famous very early. The "blood-clothed man" 40 years ago, just like Ximen Chuuxue now, is known to almost everyone in the world.

He gradually retired after middle age, but his swordsmanship became more superb. It is said that in the past 40 years, no one has been able to complete ten moves under his sword.

But from the outside, he seems to be an ordinary old man.

He was wearing a plain cyan gown, his hair was completely white, and his face was wrinkled. Although his expression was a little cold, his body had no obvious sharpness, and he didn't look like a peerless swordsman.

Lu Xiaofeng subconsciously turned her head to look at Gu Shenyan who was walking beside her.

Well, look, this doesn't look like a transformed swordsman either.

On the contrary, he is more like a refined and noble son who does not know martial arts.

With a distance of tens of feet, Xue Yiren vaguely sensed a 'similar' aura, he turned his head and looked out the door, and met Gu Shenyan who had the same feeling.

A trace of suspicion quietly flashed across Xue Yiren's eyes.

Is this young man who seems to be only in his early twenties really a master of transformation?

The corners of Gu Shenyan's mouth were raised a little bit, and a burning light gradually appeared in his eyes. His steps were still calm, but the aura around him was slowly changing.

Yidianhong, who was following behind him, couldn't help tightening his hand on the hilt of the sword, and his heart felt turbulent.

Xue Yiren's eyes gradually brightened after Gu Shenyan's breath changed.

A little sword energy finally appeared on his body, and Zhui Ming, who was detailing the details of the killer organization with him, felt a chill down his spine, only then did he realize that Xue Yiren's attention had shifted elsewhere.

Zhui Ming was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously cast his gaze outside the door.

"I have admired Master Xue's name for a long time." Gu Shenyan stepped into the threshold, cupped his fists and bowed to Xue Yiren, "I am really lucky to see you today."

Lu Xiaofeng, who was originally walking side by side with Gu Shenyan, quietly took half a step back at some point, and stood behind Gu Shenyan with Didianhong, like two little followers.

Xue Yiren stood up, subconsciously took two steps forward, and focused his gaze on Gu Shenyan: "I don't know if your Excellency is—"

He has retired for a long time, and in recent years he has seldom paid attention to the affairs of the Jianghu, but occasionally an old friend visits, but he will subconsciously inquire.

He had heard of Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuuxue. The former was nearly 23, about half a step into the realm, and the latter was [-], still only first-class.

A master of transformation at Gu Shenyan's age...

"I, Gu Shenyan, are just an unknown person."

……really.

Xue Yiren was not surprised at all.

Based on Gu Shenyan's age and cultivation, unless he has not entered the arena, there is no way that there will be no news at all.

"Are you a swordsman?"

Xue Yiren was a little excited, because he hadn't met a swordsman of the same level for a long time. As the saying goes, it is lonely to meet a rare opponent even if you are too cold at a high place.

"Yes."

Gu Shenyan also felt the same way, the reason why he didn't want to step into the arena was the same as the reason why Xue Yiren retired from the arena.

When a person reaches middle age, his anger is cleared, and it is difficult to meet an opponent.

The two saw their own shadows in each other, felt the resonance, and couldn't help feeling a little bit of sympathy for each other.

"Brother Gu." When he spoke again, Xue Yiren had already placed Gu Shenyan on the same level as himself, "Are you willing to fight with me?"

"Of course."

Gu Shenyan nodded, looking very happy: "It's a great honor for Gu to be able to fight with Jun!"

Lu Xiaofeng: "..."

If Ximen Chuuxue and Xue Yiren were the people making the appointment at this time, Lu Xiaofeng would definitely be very worried. After all, decisive battles between swordsmen have always been about life and death.

But if it was Gu Shenyan, Lu Xiaofeng really didn't worry much.

He asked Gu Shenyan last night what magical move he used to deal with Xue Xiaoren's first sword, and Gu Shenyan roughly explained the role of Zhen Shanhe to him.

Can resist all attacks in a short time or something...

This is simply a life-saving skill!

But then again...

Lu Xiaofeng, who was also a swordsman when he was young, was asked to fight with Ximen Chuuxue when he first met, said that it is the routine of you masters of swordsmanship to make an appointment to fight as soon as they meet?

Neither Gu Shenyan nor Xue Yiren mentioned the time of the appointment.

But everyone knows that when Xue Xiaoren's matter is resolved, it's time for them to have a decisive battle.

After Gu Shenyan and the others took their seats, Xue Yiren returned to the topic.

He asked Zhui Ming: "You just said that the killer organization kills no matter who it is?"

Zhui Ming looked solemn: "That's right, these people don't distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil. People in the world are killed, innocent people are killed, and court officials are also killed. As long as they can afford the price, they will kill anyone."

Keeping the bottom line of non-aggression and non-interference, the court and the world can always maintain a delicate balance.

Once this bottom line is violated, the consequences may be disastrous.

"Such a killer organization really cannot stay."

Xue Yiren was well aware of the stakes involved, and his face was a little moved, but——

"Brother Sister Xiaoren is just... a idiot whose mind is less than ten years old, so how could it be related to this matter?"

Zhui Ming subconsciously glanced at Lu Xiaofeng.

When the doctor bandaged Xue Xiaoren's wound last night, only Lu Xiaofeng was present, and he and Gu Shenyan only knew Xue Xiaoren's identity and the fact that the other party had a 'madness' after the fact.

There are some words that only Lu Xiaofeng can understand.

"Alas..." Lu Xiaofeng sighed, and had no choice but to take up the conversation: "Dare to ask Senior Xue, is Xue Xiaoren born mentally deficient?"

Xue Yiren didn't quite understand why Lu Xiaofeng would suddenly ask such a question, but he still answered truthfully: "He wasn't like this in the first place, it was five or six years ago when he suddenly..."

"I heard that senior Xue invited many doctors to treat him. Have you ever seen the cause?"

"No, never." The expression on Xue Yiren's face was a little sad, "Even Zhang Jianzhai couldn't diagnose the cause of his sudden appearance."

Said they were brothers, but Xue Yiren was more than 20 years older than Xue Xiaoren.

He cares about Xue Xiaoren like a brother like a father, even more than his own children. He is naturally very sad to see Xue Xiaoren become what he is now.

Seeing this, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help showing a look of distress on his face.

He suddenly couldn't bear to continue talking.

Because what he is going to say next will definitely make this brother who loves the young brother very sad.

After a brief silence, in the end, it was Gu Shenyan who played the 'cruel' role: "Of course they can't diagnose the problem, because Xue Xiaoren himself has no problem."

Xue Yiren was really taken aback, showing an expression of disbelief.

"You... what do you mean by that?!"

"Xue Xiaoren was pretending to be crazy before." Gu Shenyan lowered his eyes, unwilling to see the expression on Xue Yiren's face, "He is the leader of this killer organization."

Xue Yiren subconsciously wanted to deny it, but the reactions of Lu Xiaofeng and others made it impossible for him to deceive himself.

"..." His originally tall and straight back suddenly became awkward, as if he had really turned into an old man in his dying years. After a long time, he said again: "The evidence is convincing?"

"unambiguous evidence."

After Zhuiming asked Gu Shenyan for permission with his eyes, he continued: "He was caught by us on the spot when he committed the crime. There were also many civilians present at the time, who can testify to this matter."

"Is it your hand?"

Xue Yiren suddenly looked at Gu Shenyan, and he said: "Laughing man's swordsmanship was taught by me alone. He already had a top-notch level a few years ago. Except for you, no one present here It has the ability to subdue him."

"That's right." Gu Shenyan looked back calmly: "It was me and him who fought."

Xue Yiren's eyes gradually turned cold: "Did you kill him?"

Thinking of Gu Shenyan's occasional blunt way of speaking that made people's stomach hurt, Lu Xiaofeng hurriedly explained to Xue Yiren before he could speak: "No, no, Brother Gu didn't kill me. Although Xue Xiaoren was injured a little, but Life is not at stake."

It's just that the position of the injury is a bit subtle, and it may become a real fool.

Lu Xiaofeng added silently in his heart.

Gu Shenyan glanced at him, and a warm smile faintly appeared in his eyes.

"Then why don't you dare let me see him." Xue Yiren glanced at Zhui Ming pointedly, with a hint of sneer on the corner of his mouth: "Could it be that you are afraid that I will suddenly make trouble?"

Hmm... that's true.

Zhui Ming touched his nose in embarrassment, and said in his heart that if he met you, a formidable peerless swordsman, anyone would be afraid, right?

Xue Yiren glanced at all the people present, and his expression gradually turned into indifference: "Now, you should feel at ease and let me see him."

Zhui Ming nodded with a wry smile.

He stood up and was about to lead the way, but he heard a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door.

A servant in a vermilion robe walked quickly to the door and respectfully reported to Zhuiming: "My lord, the prisoner in the backyard has woken up, do you want me to bring him in for questioning?"

What a coincidence.

Zhui Ming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but did not immediately answer the request, but turned to look at Xue Yiren: "I wonder if Senior Xue would mind this?"

Xue Yiren lowered his eyes, but sat back on the chair silently.

Only then did Zhui Ming command the yamen servant: "Go and bring the man here."