C4 Defensive Sword Villa

"Father, is the Defensive Sword Mountain Villa really a hundred years old? It's been so long, how come no one has been able to take it away?"

"No one knows what secrets this has. In any case, as long as the sword is there, the villa will never move away. It seems that there will be no unforeseen events." Here, have some dry rations. It won't be long before we arrive. "

"Dad, isn't he your friend? Why don't we just eat at his place? There should be a lot of food in his house, and eating this little bit of food is not enough for me to fill my teeth with."

Qi Wuyang was about to eat the incense when he heard him say this. He stretched out his finger and touched Qi Wuyang's forehead, "You only know how to eat. You're not allowed to laugh or laugh. If you don't listen, stay in the carriage. I'll go in alone."

Qi Tianyun's mouth was stuffed with food, and he mumbled, "I know, so dad's friends are all stingy. Last time, you had a friend who stayed at my house for a few days and ate what I wanted to eat every day, but none of you were willing to take it out. As a result, every time your friend came to our house, his hands were empty."

Qi Wuyang nearly spat out everything he ate when he heard that.

The carriage turned a corner and a small mountain village could be seen in the distance.

Qi Wuyang pointed into the distance, "We'll arrive after that village. You have to behave yourself later."

Qi Tianyun said in dissatisfaction: "Got it! Every time I work with my father, there is never a reward, and I still have to choose randomly! I don't know what to do with you.

When the carriage drove into the village, the villagers greeted them.

Seeing his puzzled face, Qi Wuyang explained: "I often come here to see him, so a lot of people here know me."

After walking for a while, a magnificent, high-walled courtyard appeared before his eyes.

"We're here, get off." The two of them jumped off the carriage.

Qi Tianyun looked up enviously. The wall was made of white stone, almost two people tall. The top of the wall was made of glazed roof tiles, and the four words carved on top of the middle entrance became a board: Defensive Sword Mountain Villa.

"Wow, she's so beautiful!" He ran in excitedly and looked around.

"Tianyun, don't wander around. Be careful not to get lost!" Qi Wuyang went up to stop him.

"Mr. Qi, you're here." A young servant in green came up to greet him, "Manor Lord is waiting for you, please follow me."

Qi Wuyang also cupped his fist and said, "Thank you." Ye Zichen dragged Qi Tianyun and followed behind him.

Passing through the winding corridor's eaves, a person wearing light yellow clothes was sitting in a small pavilion in front of a fake mountain. Although his clothes weren't extravagant, when looking from afar, it gave off a feeling of majesty. He sat there playing chess by himself, and everything in the world seemed to have nothing to do with him.

"Manor Lord, Mr. Qi is here."

"Understood, you can go down first."

"Yes."

That person stood up, "Elder Brother Qi! "I've been busy recently, and it's been so long since I've come to visit, what kind of crime is this?"

Qi Wuyang smiled quickly. "Why, Elder Brother Ximen, I'll just have to play chess with you, haha-ha ha-ha —" Then he pulled up his little boy, "Come on and see Uncle Simen," and introduced him, "Elder Brother Ximen, this is little Tianyun."

Qi Tianyun respectfully saluted the younger generation, "Greetings, Uncle Simen!" Then, he carefully observed it: thick jet-black hair hanging down, shiny black eyes, and an intimidating aura emanating from his body. He couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

"Elder Brother Qi, this is your mistake. You clearly mentioned him to me very early on, why did you bring him here today to see me. Could it be that you're holding a treasure and don't want to show it to me?"

Qi Wuyang smiled bitterly, "Cough, how can it be like this. Tianyun, go play on your own. I have something to say to uncle, so remember not to run around!"

Qi Tianyun immediately turned around and ran, "I won't run around!"

In the pavilion, Qi Wuyang finally spoke his mind.

"To tell Elder Brother Ximen the truth, I don't want him to know everything about the martial arts world. That's a place of conflict, it's better to not know about it. If it wasn't for him pestering me to follow him today, I wouldn't have let him come at all."

"I understand what you're thinking, but have you ever thought about whether you could care about him for a while, or even a lifetime? One day, he grew up and wanted to go out, so can you still use iron chains to lock him down?"

"Who cares if it's just a moment, what will happen in the future, who can predict?"

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Didn't you say earlier that you would be punished to play chess with me? Come, come. Since this is a punishment game, I will go first."

Qi Tianyun walked towards the high ground of the Manor. The further he walked, the more desolate it became.

"Daddy said the mountain is the tallest place here. Where should we go? This way, this way, that way, or … "Oh, there!" After looking around for a while, he finally found a mountain that was significantly higher than the surrounding area. It was behind the villa.

"It used to be pretty tall, but why isn't there a single person? Didn't they say that there would be a lot of people coming here to pick up their swords? Could it be that no one dares to come anymore? It shouldn't be possible, oh!" I understand now. Didn't father say that many people don't pick up their swords and just hide outside to snatch them? That would save me a lot of effort. You sure are clever. Wow! On the way up the mountain, there were also such beautiful stones. Father must ask Uncle Simen for some of them later. The road at home had been run over by a carriage, so once it rains, the muddy road won't be able to walk and your feet will be covered with mud. Sigh, we've reached the summit of the mountain. I would like to see just what kind of sword is really that terrifying. "

Although his father had described the appearance of the sword in great detail, he still felt very shaken when he saw it with his own eyes.

"Wah!" So beautiful! Stabbing me so hard I can't open my eyes. It is many times more beautiful than the bamboo sword I cut. Father's sword cannot be seen. Right, should we really be able to touch it? "

Qi Tianyun walked around it again and again, "Strange, why don't I find it scary? Does it not bully children like adults, or does it not put me in its eyes?"

Thinking of this, his heart was suddenly filled with anger, "Hey! "Don't underestimate me. In the future, I might even pull you out. Let's see if you can still be so arrogant!"

The red light flashed. Qi Tianyun quickly took a few steps back and assumed a cautious posture. He hated himself for being cowardly, so he shouted again, "You can't scare me. I was scared to death!" This time there was no flash of red.

He felt very proud, so he took a few steps closer, "Hng hng. You're scared too? I heard that you've been here for close to a hundred years, is that true? " The red light still didn't flash. He was stunned and kept scratching his head. "Yeah, it doesn't know how to speak human language. Well... Yes, there! "Yes, you just flick a little, no, you flick a little, do you understand?

This time the red light finally flashed.

Qi Tianyun was extremely happy, as if the red horse at home finally understood him and could understand his words.

"Uh, that … You've been there so long, and no one's going to talk to you. Can I come up and talk to you?

A red light flashed.

"Then, this is what you said. You are not allowed to act shamelessly!" He walked closer to the meteorite, his two hands groping around, looking for a foothold, "It's really troublesome, if I knew light arts, I could have flown up there all of a sudden, it's all father's fault. Hey, this is the perfect place to put my feet down, be careful, hey! Seriously, why is this stone so round, so slippery! By the way, just stick close to the bottom when you climb the mountain. "Let's begin now!"

After half a day of effort, he finally managed to climb up. He lay down on the ground and panted, "I'm so tired. Luckily, the mountain I climbed was shorter than the one I used to. Otherwise, why would I not feel tired? I used to have to rest for half a day to climb the mountain."

He stood up and saw that the red light was constantly flashing. "Is it because it is shining that I am not tired? But didn't many people get shot down by its light before this? "Un, I don't understand."

He went over and looked at it up close, more clearly than he had seen before, but he didn't find anything strange about it.

"I heard that everyone else is afraid of you. Is that true? Do you like scaring people that much?"

The red light flashed twice.

Qi Tianyun was very surprised. After beating his head for a long time, he finally thought of a question: "You didn't scare others. Don't tell me those people scared you?" The red light still flashed twice.

Qi Tianyun stopped and said, "Then why?" Remembering that it was not "of the same kind", he could not help but sigh at his own stupidity.

He kept patting his big head, and suddenly an idea popped up in his mind, "Is it because you're not the same type as us, so you don't like people coming close to you?"

This time there was only a flash of red.

He was just a little bit happy, but then he was troubled by another question, "But did you want to stay here all your life? "En, definitely not. Hey, I heard dad say before that swordsmith once told me that you were thrown here by someone from an unknown world in the Outer World, and you want to find someone who can understand the things from their world. Is it possible that someone brought you out to complete the test?"

The red light flashed twice.

Qi Tianyun was dumbfounded, "What, this is not enough, there are more tests?" He walked around and around the meteorite, and suddenly his eyes lit up. I remember now. Father once told me the principle of 'a three year old child holding ten thousand taels of gold in his possession once in a busy market'. Someone who isn't capable will not be able to defend a treasure, is it only these two tests? "

The red light still flashed twice.

"Ah, and, what else? Forget it, forget it, don't worry about it. Are you bored of staying there and wanting to get out of this big rock? Do you want me to get you out?" "It was just a casual remark, but what surprised him was that not only did the red light flash once, but it was also very intense." But how could I have that much strength? " However, the red light still kept flashing. It flashed again and again, at intervals.

Although Qi Tianyun didn't have that kind of self-confidence, he had almost no playmates since he was young. Although he had birds and beasts, but he was still unable to have any friends, so he could easily meet a friend that he could talk to. Naturally, he didn't want his "friend" to live a completely boring life like him. Aiya! Alright, alright, I'll just help you. Just say it in advance, if you can't pull it out, don't blame me for it! "

With a flash of red light, Qi Tianyun took another step towards it.

He crouched down and gripped the sword blade close to the ground with both hands. Ah! "Wow, it's so tight. Let's try again." When he lifted up his body, he crossed his arms and mustered his strength. His face was purple from holding back his anger, and beads of sweat dripped from his body. It was useless. Once he let go, he collapsed on the ground, unable to breathe. "I can't take it anymore …" I can't help you... Look for someone else... Hey! Stop evading, I really can't do it anymore, stop evading! " He jumped up to stop it, but found he was not tired at all. His whole body felt relaxed, as if he had not yet expended all of his strength. For the last time, if it still doesn't work, I don't care. You agree? "Remember, you are not allowed to go back on your words!" He took a deep breath, steadied his horse, and hugged it with both arms. "Rise!"

Ximen San put a black piece on the chessboard and picked up the white piece that Blackie had eaten.

"Hahahaha! How can Elder Brother Ximen be stingy? He's not willing to give up even a single one!"

"Elder Brother Qi isn't any better. Did you show mercy just now?"

"How can I generalize when I fight to the death? Yo! The sun is about to set. I should get back earlier so that my wife won't worry, Tianyun! "

"I can see that you are powerless to continue to fight, that's why you have to call the gong and retreat."

"Don't be complacent, I'll definitely let you suffer a crushing defeat next time! Tianyun! Tianyun! "Eh, where did it go?"

"He must be playing nearby. I'll get someone to help you find him."

"No need, I'll go look for it myself, Tianyun!" Tianyun! We're home, stop playing! "

Ximen San accompanied Qi Wuyang to search every corner of the villa, but they still couldn't find him. Unknowingly, the two of them arrived at the foot of the mountain.

"He shouldn't be here. Why did he run so far away?"

"Try shouting and see."

"Okay, Tianyun — — Tianyun — —"

"Father!" Hurry up and help! " The sound actually came from the top of the mountain!

Qi Wuyang's heart seemed to be stuck in his throat as he shouted anxiously, "Tianyun! Don't be afraid, Daddy is here! "

He quickly used his light arts to climb the mountain, while Ximen San followed closely behind.

Two strong gusts of wind blew towards the top of the mountain.

When he saw the scene in front of him, Qi Wuyang's mind went blank as if he was struck by lightning!

He rushed over with a shout, "Tianyun! Don't touch it! " However, before he could even run five steps, Ximen San's firm and powerful hand grabbed him by the shoulder and stopped him in his tracks.

"Elder Brother Qi, don't act rashly. Even if the two of us were to join forces, we won't be able to save him!" His voice was soft, but to Qi Wuyang, it was as heavy as Mt. Tai.

He whirled around. "Really?"

Xi Men Yu lowered his hand and said, "You and I have been friends for so many years, how could I joke around with you about such an important matter?"

Qi Wuyang's face was ashen.

"Eh? Weird, weird. " Ximen San asked in a slightly surprised tone.

"What's strange?" Qi Wuyang raised his head and stared at him, as if he was staring at a ray of hope.

"Take a look for yourself." Ximen San stared straight ahead without moving an inch.

Qi Wuyang looked carefully, also stunned: Qi Tianyun was sweating profusely as he drew his sword!

"Ever since I can remember, every time someone came to the Manor to pick up a sword, I would clamor for my father to bring me there, but no one has ever been able to stand on that meteorite, let alone get so close to it." Ximen San tilted his head and turned to Qi Wuyang, "Elder Brother Qi, has your son practiced any kind of strange martial arts before?"

"Wonder martial arts?" "Never," Qi Wuyang shook his head, "All this time, I only asked him to go hunting with me, and often let him practice some kung fu. Until now, he should have about 70 to 80 pounds of strength, but if he can use kung fu, I won't be too confident myself."

"Was it predestined?" Ximen San turned around, "Could it be that the Sword of Outer Space is about to have a master?"

Qi Wuyang stood there like a dumb chicken.

Qi Tianyun was still shouting: "Dad! Hurry up and help! " He waited for a while but did not reply. He was a bit upset. "I'll solve it myself!" Once he made up his mind, he began to relax. His muscles didn't use any strength as he slowly gathered his strength. "Yi — — Ya — —" The two people in the distance were extremely shocked.

The ground began to slightly tremble, gradually becoming more and more intense. Tiny cracks appeared where the sword stood, and they slowly extended outwards. The cracks grew more and more numerous and thick, to the point that people in the distance could clearly see them.

When the gap under the sword was large enough to not be able to let the heavy sword stand still, Qi Tianyun felt the sword's body loosen up. Qi Tianyun relaxed for a moment and gathered all the strength in his body, "Ah —" The gap continued to expand.

When the tremors started to increase, Clang — — The heavy sword began to graze against the meteorite, and as it slid out, the tremors also increased. The whole mountaintop shook, and the sword emitted a more intense red light than before, enveloping Qi Tianyun.

Clang — — The heavy sword finally left the meteorite, and the shaking finally disappeared. Qi Tianyun fell on the meteorite and gasped for breath, his whole body seemed to be exhausted. But after a while, he recovered his strength, and the red light on the sword dissipated. He stood up, walked to the edge of the meteor and sat down, his back pressed against the stone as he slid down.

There were many cracks left on the meteorite, and there was even a deep pit. At this moment, it had become a broken meteorite, and it was no longer the throne of the divine sword in the eyes of the people.

Qi Wuyang opened his eyes wide as if he was in a dream.

Ximen San was shocked, truly shocked.

Even when he was young, he had seen so many martial arts masters, but he had never been truly shocked because the strongest among them was only around the same level as his father or his ancestors. How could he not be shocked when he saw so many martial arts masters being able to accomplish something that many martial arts masters couldn't even be achieved in their entire lives?

"Father!" Your legs can't walk, and I wouldn't ask you to help me, really. " Qi Wuyang still couldn't say a word.

Qi Tianyun walked in front of Ximen San with sword in hand and presented it to him with both hands, "Uncle Simen, this is for you."

Ximen San was surprised at first, but then he kindly asked, "Tianyun, why did you pull it out? Aren't you afraid of it?"

Qi Tianyun was stunned for a moment, then said, "Uh, it's getting bored up there. I'll help it move its nest."

A series of nearly ridiculous words caused them to look at each other.

"From today onwards, this sword is yours. Take it away." After some thought, Ximen San suddenly made the most important decision in his life.

"Ah?" Give it to me? " Qi Tianyun was stunned.

"Elder Brother Ximen, you can't do this. Tianyun is still young, how can he take on such a big responsibility?" Qi Wuyang was as anxious as a burning house.

Now that the sword had found its owner, the hard work of the past few generations of Ximen Family had finally paid off in his lifetime. The promise his ancestors had made, had finally been fulfilled, and he felt indescribably gratified and relaxed. He looked up at Qi Tianyun. "Tianyun, you'll be his master from now on. Use it well, remember!"

As soon as Ximen San turned around, he was stopped by Qi Wuyang. "Elder Brother Ximen, this..."

"Elder Brother Qi, the meaning of Defensive Sword Mountain Villa exists for today, and now it is time for it to be dissolved, all of this is destined by the heavens, no one can change it, I am glad that this sword did not fall into the hands of a young person, as for now it will depend on his good fortune, when the time is right, I will help him, but, the way, he has to walk on his own."

Qi Wuyang was extremely conflicted and he released his hand.

Qi Tianyun was completely confused by their conversation. However, before he could think it through, he was startled by a loud and clear whistle: "Woo —!" It came from Ximen San's mouth. After a short while, a group of disciples and servants holding swords rushed over from the foot of the mountain, they cupped their fists and bowed, "Manor Lord! What orders do you have? " Ximen San walked over, "From today onwards, Defensive Sword Mountain Villa will be withdrawn. All the farmland at the foot of the mountain will be returned to the villagers. After everything is properly tidied up, we will move out of this place. From today onwards, there will no longer be any Defensive Sword Mountain Villa in the martial arts world. The crowd looked at each other, dumbfounded.

"Manor Lord, does the sword have a master? Otherwise, how could it be in such a hurry? Exactly who has the ability to do so?"

"Yeah, no one has been able to do it for so many years. Could it be that an unrivalled master has already appeared?"

"Could it be Mr. Qi?" Everyone's gaze turned towards Qi Wuyang, who had his back towards them.

Qi Wuyang slowly walked to the side. Everyone saw Qi Tianyun whom they had blocked earlier, and they were stunned when they saw him carrying the famous Sword of Outer Space in his arms. No one dared to believe that it was true.

"Isn't that Mr. Qi's son? How can he be so capable? Or is it that Mr. Qi is deliberately mystifying us?"

"It's not the first time Mr. Qi has been here. If he could have done it earlier, he wouldn't have waited until today."

"But how can this child do it? I don't believe it!"

Ximen San raised his hand and everyone quieted down, he turned his back and looked towards the distant red sun, "This is the young man who took down the sword," the crowd was even quieter than before, you could hear the drop of a needle, "Everyone should remember the teachings of our ancestors, don't tell the martial arts world who got the sword, do you remember?" A deafening voice rang out, "Subordinate will keep Manor Lord's instructions in mind!" Ximen San raised his hand again, "Retreat!" A strong wind blew down the hill, leaving the three of them alone.

Qi Tianyun looked at the two of them and finally understood something.

"Elder Brother Qi," Ximen San turned around, "In the future, you have to nurture him well and don't let him control this sword. If he does, there will be endless trouble in the future."

Qi Wuyang sighed, "Elder Brother Ximen, farewell." "Tianyun, let's go back." They headed down the mountain.

"Father!" Hold it for me, it's so heavy, Dad! "Father!" Qi Tianyun shouted.

Qi Wuyang left without a word.

"Tianyun, only you can wield this sword, because only you are its master." Qi Tianyun's eyes widened as he looked up into Ximen San's calm eyes. After a moment, he hugged his sword tightly and left the mountain.

All along the way, Qi Tianyun saw many people bustling about in the villa. All those who saw him walking past raised their eyes in surprise, admiration, doubt, or jealousy. Young Master Qi. Please follow me out of the manor, your father is already waiting outside. " The green-clothed servant who had guided them earlier led him out of the Manor. Qi Wuyang was straddling the carriage and waiting for them.

"Tianyun, get in the car." Qi Tianyun sat down obediently, his heart pounding in the carriage. He felt like something was going to happen, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

Suddenly, someone called out, "Elder Brother Qi!" Qi Tianyun opened the curtain and took a look. He did not know when Ximen San had come out. He cupped his hands and said, "Take care!" Qi Wuyang stared at him from the carriage for a while before saying, "Take care of yourself too!" With a flick of the reins, he shouted, "Jia!" The red horse ran away in pain.

"Dad, slow down. Why are you walking so fast?" Qi Tianyun was thrown into disarray.

"Tianyun, sit tight. We have to go back earlier today." The bay horse had never suffered so much.