C14 Crazy Daoist

He pushed open the gate with both hands, opened a gap, and squeezed in sideways. The space inside was very spacious, and the light was also very adequate. Duan Tianya raised his head and saw the sword technique engraved on the rock wall inside the cave. He wanted to read it a step further, but he sensed a cold light flash past.

Duan Tianya moved back and quickly drew his long sword. Facing the cold light, he swung his sword. Behind the cold light, a figure hid behind it and scuttled out like a civet cat.

The swords of both parties were very fast. The two swords danced up and down. The sharp light and the cold shadow slashed on the rock wall, creating sparks. The sound of the swords clashing echoed in the cave.

In the blink of an eye, fifty moves had passed. The two of them withdrew their moves and faced each other with their swords. Duan Tianya took a closer look and found out that the two of them were facing each other. His beard and hair were all white, and his eyes were bright. He was wearing a long robe, which made him look like a Taoist. Maybe it was because he didn't take care of his clothes that he looked a little messy. He held a sword in his hand. The sword was sharp and three feet long. The cold light was threatening.

Duan Tianya asked tentatively with the sword in his hand. "May I ask Senior's name?"

The old man didn't pay any attention to him. He waved his sword and thrust it at Duan Tianya. The two of them started fighting again. Duan Tianya praised in his heart, "This man's sword skills are peerless and his moves are strange. There are no opponents in the martial arts world. "

After another fifty moves, the old man thrust his sword diagonally. Duan Tianya dodged to the side and flew back. This sword was aimed at the old man's left leg. At this moment, he only felt a cold light flash past him. When he landed on the ground, he stabilized his body and the two of them looked at each other.

The old man took out a piece of fish scale armor from under his robe and said with a clear laugh, "Kid, good martial arts. If it wasn't for this fish scale armor, my left leg would have been hit. It's not easy to have such a sword technique at such a young age. "

Duan Tianya turned around and saw that his cloak had been cut open. He knew that it was the other party who showed mercy and did not hurt his flesh, so he smiled and said. "But I still lost. Thank you, senior, for showing mercy. "

The old man nodded with satisfaction. He pointed at the long sword in Duan Tianya's hand and said, "Can you let me see the sword in your hand?"

Duan Tianya threw the sword to the old man. The old man took the sword and looked at it. He exclaimed. "So you are his disciple? No wonder you have such good skills. "

Duan Tianya asked in surprise, "Senior knows my master?"

The old man said indifferently, "Of course I know him, but it was a long time ago, about 27 or 28 years ago. A long time ago! At that time, his swordsmanship was already unparalleled in the Jianghu. "

Duan Tianya could not help but ask again: "May I know Senior's name?"

The old man stroked his beard and said with a smile, "My dao name is Kong Mingzi. "

Duan Tianya couldn't help but be shocked. "Senior is Crazy Daoist!"

The old man laughed loudly after hearing this. "I didn't expect that there would be someone who would recognize my name. " As he spoke, he threw the longsword to the side.

Duan Tianya took the longsword, put it back into the sheath, and said, "My master often mentioned senior before, but he said that the Crazy Daoist had already disappeared twenty five years ago. "

Hearing this, Crazy Daoist laughed even more heartily. He said while laughing, "I was put under house arrest by my senior brother. He said that my hostility was too strong, and it was very easy for me to become someone else's killing tool. He told me to focus on enlightenment and cultivate my body and mind. "

Duan Tianya asked, "Senior, are you willing to be imprisoned?"

Crazy Daoist replied with a serious expression, "My senior brother has never lied to me in his entire life. " Then, he came to a realization and said, "I still don't know your name, kid!"

Duan Tianya got up and kowtowed. "I, Duan Tianya!"

Crazy Daoist asked in confusion, "Duan Junhou's Duan?"

Duan Tianya replied, "It was cut in half. "

Crazy Daoist nodded thoughtfully and asked, "So you are Yuen Xiaotian's sworn brother?"

Duan Tianya asked in surprise, "How did senior find out?" After asking, he muttered to himself, "I forgot that senior's senior brother is Kong Lingzi. According to seniority, senior is Mr Yuen's martial uncle. " After saying that, he smiled.

Crazy Daoist also laughed after hearing that. "Xiaotian is the one who takes care of my food and drinks here. Usually, Yao Guang will come to visit on time. If he has something to do, he will ask the steward of the prefecture to come and deliver some wine and food. "

Duan Tianya pointed at his feet and said, "I also came here to watch the footprints. "

The mad Daoist also looked down and said, "If it wasn't for this snow, you wouldn't have come here. "

Duan Tianya took over the words and said, "If it wasn't for this snow, I wouldn't have gotten to know you, Senior. "

Crazy Daoist said, "Other than Xiaotian, only Yao Guang and the housekeeper have come here. "

Duan Tianya was puzzled and asked, "The others have never been here before?"

Crazy Daoist laughed and said, "I will not allow anyone else to come here. "

Duan Tianya asked, "Do I count as one now?"

Crazy Daoist nodded and said. "You count as one. "

Duan Tianya said, "I'm very happy to be recognized by Senior. "

Crazy Daoist replied, "Such a good sword technique should be recognized. "

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "But I am not famous in the Jianghu. Even if I know my name, it is not a good reputation. "

After hearing this, Crazy Daoist stared at the sword marks left on the rock wall and said, "I have not asked about the trifles of the Jianghu for more than twenty years, but I have heard Yao Guang mention you in front of me. Do you really want to be someone's servant with such a good sword technique?"

Duan Tianya did not answer, but asked instead. "Senior, are you unwilling to be put under house arrest by senior brother?"

Crazy Daoist nodded. "Yes. "

Duan Tianya said straightforwardly: "I won't hide it from senior. I am not willing to be his servant, but I firmly believe that master won't lie to me. And in these few years, I have been feeling more and more that master is right. "

The madman asked curiously: "What did your master say to you?"

Duan Tianya replied, "My master said before he died that he would not stop me from exploring the Jianghu. It is just that master has a request. Follow the Jianghu people and see how dangerous the Jianghu is. When everything is understood and seen clearly, there will be no right or wrong for me to do anything. "

The crazy Daoist nodded and praised, "That makes sense, but you need your disciple to be obedient. You listen to him very well. "

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "My master raised me since I was young. My life is his. I can't find any reason to lie to me. "

Crazy Daoist nodded his head in satisfaction and said, "I think you have already seen through it. "

Duan Tianya replied, "I have seen through the dangers and ugliness of the Jianghu, but I have not understood loyalty, courage, and benevolence. "

The mad Daoist smiled and said, "My child. Do you know why I allowed Yao Guang and the housekeeper to come to my place?"

Duan Tianya said, "Senior, please enlighten me. "

Crazy Daoist explained. "When Xiaotian wasn't famous in his early years, he had already taken in thirty-three disciples. One time, he was plotted against by a traitor, and he was severely injured and hunted down. All of his disciples, except for Yao Guang, had fled in all directions. The poor Yao Guang had been stabbed several times, and he was bleeding non-stop. If it wasn't for senior brother's timely arrival, I'm afraid that today's Dragon-scale Sword wouldn't have existed. "

Duan Tianya praised, "Truly loyal and brave!"

Crazy Daoist continued, "The family name of this steward in Yuen's Mansion is Wu. He once blocked a sword attack for Xiaotian and protected the safe return of Xiaotian's son. He has always been by Xiaotian's side in times of crisis and has no complaints. "

Duan Tianya praised again, "He is indeed righteous. "

Crazy Daoist continued, "All the matters in Yuen's Mansion, big and small, will be handled by these two people. Such loyal and righteous people are also allowed to come here. "

Duan Tianya was puzzled by one thing, so he asked, "Junior is ashamed. What I have done is not something that is loyal, brave, and righteous. I really can't be considered a person that senior allowed. "

Crazy Daoist said with a smile. "I know your master, your sword, your matters, and finally those who know you. You are one of them. How can I be ashamed of myself? Besides, the rules are set by me. I can say whatever I want. " After saying that, the two of them looked at each other and smiled.

The Mad Daoist pointed to a table of wine and wine on the stone table and said, "Little child, how's your alcohol tolerance? How about you accompany me to drink a few cups?"

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "I like to use bowls to drink, so it's fine if you don't have bowls and jars. "

Crazy Daoist was very happy when he heard that. He went forward and shattered the wine glass. He took out two jars of wine from the bottom and handed one jar to Duan Tianya. He said, "Last time when you smelled the aroma of the wine and meat at the inn, you had already made me drool. "

Duan Tianya suddenly said, "So it was senior who killed those assassins at the inn last time!"

Crazy Daoist drank a mouthful of wine and wiped his mouth with his hand. He said, "Of course it was me! But I didn't pay attention to your appearances at that time. " After saying that, he drank a few more mouthfuls.

The two of them drank for a short period of time, and the Mad Daoist's alcohol tolerance was quite good. But after all, he was old. If he drank a little more, he would not be able to handle the alcohol.

They chatted a lot, and they also chatted a lot, like old friends who had left for a long time, talking about the martial arts and sword techniques of various sects. They would also be like long-tongued women in the countryside, talking about some of the familial issues in the pugilistic world.

Duan Tianya talked about the knot in his heart to Crazy Daoist. When Crazy Daoist heard this, his eyes became slightly tipsy as he smiled and said, "Kid, it's very simple to think about women. If you can get it, just treat it as if she is the person you want to kill. If you can't get it, just treat it as if she wants to kill you. "

Duan Tianya thought for a moment and then smiled. "I didn't expect senior to be an expert in the mortal world. "

Crazy Daoist said disapprovingly, "Bullshit! A person who likes to eat fish might not be a good cook. " After saying that, he actually fell asleep, and no matter what, he could not wake up.

Duan Tianya walked out of the cave and took a deep breath. It was as if the heaven and earth had suddenly become wider.

The way back was very fast. Before he reached the entrance of Yuen's Mansion, he saw a few people being carried out from inside. They seemed to have suffered serious injuries. They went in to inquire more. It turned out that the person who came to challenge them had been defeated by Zhang Huaian and Lee Jiuzhong.

When they walked to the main hall, they heard Yuen Xiaotian cursing loudly. "Those people seem to be ordinary people with weak martial arts skills. Why did you still attack them ruthlessly?"

Zhang Huaian refused to accept it and said, "Those people don't know what's good for them. It's only right to give them some face. "

Hearing this, Yuen Xiaotian cursed angrily, "It's good that the martial arts competition is over. It's not like we are risking our lives. " After saying that, he flicked his sleeve and shouted. "The two of you go back and reflect on yourself. "

After saying that, the two of them bent their bodies and left the room. When they saw Duan Tianya, they acknowledged martial uncle and left. Duan Tianya saw that Lee Jiuzhong was alright. He felt a little guilty. Zhang Huaian, on the other hand, felt somewhat indignant in his heart. He could even feel a trace of resentment on his face.