Chapter 07: Xishan Sword Garden

I truly admire Zhang the Madman. In my youth, I devoted myself to swordsmanship and aspired to cultivate immortality. However, over time, I gradually lost my enthusiasm. Alas, there is no way around it; my father has grown old, and now my family needs me to support them, leaving no room for me to act recklessly

"Dominant and imposing." Qin Yun smiled

The two individuals set the wine jug aside, leaped out immediately, and began to compete on the surface of the water amidst the lush green mountains and clear waters, right above the lake's surface

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Qin Yun was slightly taken aback

During their conversation, the two arrived at a lake at the foot of the Western Mountain on horseback. The lake was calm and still, resembling a vast emerald reflecting the Western Mountain. At the far end of the lake, there were pavilions and towers, where faint silhouettes of people could be seen.

Brother Ming, let us give it a try as well

Xishan Sword Garden, located at the foot of Xishan Mountain outside the city of Guangling County

On the other side of the lake, at the pavilions and towers, some young men were already drinking and chatting, and they also noticed this small boat

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The crowd nearby was drinking and watching the match, also pointing and commenting.

Now that they have all grown up, they bear the shackles of layered lives, which makes them appreciate the Xishan Sword Garden even more, where they can drink freely, duel with swords joyfully, and remain unconcerned with the mundane affairs of the world

"There's nothing I can do about my big belly," Tian Bo shook his head, "but my father is quite happy because I was born with a male organ"

The Young Master Wu Feng is indeed the most knowledgeable about enjoyment, " Tian Bo also said.

"Brother Yun, let's go!" Tian Bo immediately stepped out of the small boat, walking on the water, and sprinted over twenty zhang on the lake's surface before landing on the distant dock

Zhang Fengzi spent all his family fortune to pursue immortality and truly became a disciple of the 'Qishan Sect'. Unfortunately, he was unable to open the gates of immortality before the age of twenty, and thus he wandered the world...

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Qin Yun took it and smiled, "Come, come, come, let us drink"

Although several peers have died, in this era, the calamities caused by monsters are too common, and since the friendships are not particularly deep, Qin Yun can only sigh in lamentation

The boat, though small, is quite elegant, and the boatman is a beautiful young girl. The slender canoe glides across the nearly undisturbed surface of the lake, resembling a fairyland

"Brother Yun, long time no see!" said Tian Bo

In my youth, I also wished to travel the world like you, but with my limited abilities, I was frightened into submission after witnessing a few bloody massacres. I suppose I should obediently follow in my father's footsteps. I have recently taken over some of the restaurant businesses under my father's name. By the way, I just recently took a concubine. This year, my father has been urging me to marry quickly.

A group of young people approached, some carrying wine flasks, and one of them directly handed a flask to Qin Yun

Qin Yun listened with deep emotion

The servant had long prepared the horse, and Qin Yun rode off on horseback together with his friend Tian Bo.

"You first take a concubine, then marry a wife?" Qin Yun was astonished

"Oh, what a strange sword, it startled me."

Hahaha ... ...

The crowd sighed in lamentation

"Brother Yun." The bald, bearded man immediately broke into a smile, his voice booming as he exclaimed excitedly

Qin Yun and the other person rode leisurely on horseback, chatting along the way

All those present are masters of swordsmanship, generally having reached the seventh level of Qi Refinement, and they all possess a strong desire for cultivation.

"Why haven't the Luo Bing brothers come?" Qin Yun inquired

"Master Tian, you have only one son, and we are all waiting for you to expand your family lineage." Qin Yun teased

Brother Qin Yun, it has been a long time since we last met

"Brother Yun, how can you say that about me?" said the bald, bearded man Tian Bo, "That is too hurtful; it pains my heart!"

However, upon growing up, one is bound by the layers of worldly shackles, and only by reaching the ninth level of Qi Refinement can one have the opportunity to knock on the door of immortality. Among those present, there are only three or four who can reach the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to join a sect of cultivation.

I heard that the Jade Qing girl has also gotten married, and she married the sickly young master from the prominent family 'Guihai' of the Southern Ming.

Childhood companions make it easier and more comfortable to be together

The Xishan Sword Garden was originally the private estate of the eldest son of the prominent Li family in Guangling County, Li Wufeng. He had a passion for swordsmanship and established the Xishan Sword Garden when he was young, allowing only boys under the age of sixteen to join. Qin Yun was invited to join when he was only ten years old. Initially, the Xishan Sword Garden was created by the young master Wufeng to find companions who shared his love for swordsmanship. However, as these boys grew up, the Xishan Sword Garden gained some influence in the city of Guangling County.

"One transmits to ten, and ten transmits to a hundred." Tian Bo continued, "Hurry up, let's go, many old friends are waiting for you."

Did that proud young man really die just like that

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The two embraced tightly.

Laughter echoed from afar, "The Sword God has arrived, the Sword God has arrived, our Sword Garden's Sword God has come."

"Alright, brother, you need not wait for me any longer. I fear I will be back quite late tonight," said Qin Yun

Good

In their youth, full of ambition, everyone has their own pursuits

In the beginning, some friends from the Xishan Sword Garden have traveled far away, while a few have already passed away

Where is Zhang the Madman? He has always sought me out for a duel, so why haven't I seen him this time? Qin Yun inquired

Qin Yun chuckled lightly and walked on the water, not deliberately showing off; he merely stepped on the surface of the lake, creating only ripples without splashing any water, as if he were strolling, and soon arrived at the dock

The playmates of my youth have all grown up

I don't know, since I turned eighteen, my hair has been falling out continuously, and getting anxious doesn't help. Tian Bo helplessly touched his head, saying, "There's nothing I can do; my father is bald, my grandfather is bald, so I guess I am too. Moreover, my beard grows wildly, but it looks quite imposing, doesn't it"

Qin Yun practices swordsmanship obsessively, earning him the nickname "Cloud Madman". The only ones truly close to him are "Little Bobo" Tian Bo and "Madman" Xie Lei, both of whom share a similar background.

Stop pretending, Qin Yun joked

"Young Master Tian, is this Young Master Qin?" a steward said enthusiastically, "Hurry and follow me, my master and several other young masters have been waiting for a long time."

Qin Yun and Tian Bo also dismounted, handing the two horses over to a servant standing nearby

Qin Yun stared wide-eyed, carefully observing the bald head and the thick beard, with only the facial features still recognizable: "You are Xiao Bobo? How is that possible? That shy and handsome young man has transformed into such a rough and burly man?"

Compare.

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Well, how could I possibly be afraid of you

Layers of shackles, unable to attain freedom

The two of them boarded a small boat under the guidance of the steward

As Qin Yun arrived at the entrance of the residence, he saw a bald, bearded man holding a horse, waiting at the door

In no time, groups of two or three began to step onto the water's surface to practice their swordsmanship.

The elder brother Qin An, who was also by the main gate, smiled and said: "Second brother, many of your friends are waiting for you, so you should hurry and go."

Second brother, let us compete again. I lost last time in the sword duel, so let us have another match this time

Drinking, engaging in lively discussions, and fencing

In an instant, the sword light flickered, and the figures of the two individuals intertwined and transformed on the surface of the lake

It has been six years, come, come, let us drink, I was truly afraid you would die out there, you are fortunate to have survived, finally you are back

The contest only concluded after one party was plunged into the lake, soaking them completely

"Where is Miss Yuqing?" Qin Yun asked again. Miss Yuqing is the only woman in their Xishan Sword Garden

Sword dueling is the most common practice at the Xishan Sword Garden! When the Xishan Sword Garden initially invited numerous young individuals to join, each participant was required to possess a certain level of skill in swordsmanship. This group almost represents the most accomplished young swordsmen of the Guangling County city.

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"Hurry, hurry, Brother Qin Yun, come over quickly, don't dawdle!" A group of people laughed and urged.

You too, you did not inform me of your return, I only learned of your arrival through the news from the Six Gates. The Young Master Wufeng of the Xishan Sword Garden has already gathered various parties, and today at noon, they will hold a welcoming banquet for you. Tian Bo smiled and said, "As for me, I volunteered to come and take you there."

Jia Wu also died, and his fate was even more tragic. On the way back to the county town from their Jia family's village, they encountered a monster, and the entire group perished.

Luo Bing has died. One night, he returned from a brothel with a friend, half-drunk, and was assassinated, resulting in his death. Now, no one knows who exactly killed him.

Qin Yun was also holding a bamboo wine flask, drinking with friends and chatting casually

Tian Bano's closest friends from his youth included one who was a year younger than him

I remember that back in the day, the boatman was still an old man, but now it has all changed to young girls

Her father has been transferred to Nanning County, and she has followed him. It will be difficult for them to meet again in the future

It has been a long time since we last met. Qin Yun released his good brother and then smiled, saying, "However, Xiaobobo, your appearance has changed so much that I wouldn't dare to recognize you if I didn't look closely."

The sword of the second brother, though seemingly clumsy, has increasingly displayed an extraordinary demeanor

The servants had long been waiting by the lakeside, eagerly anticipating, and upon seeing the two riders approaching on horseback, they hurried to greet them

Tian Bo chuckled softly

In his youth, Tian Bo was handsome and fair-skinned, and he was also quite shy

Now bald? Big beard? Stout?

"Welcome dinner?" Qin Yun was surprised, "You all are quite quick with the news"

More than twenty people gathered together to drink heartily

Although the brothers of the Sword Garden have a good relationship, among the nearly forty individuals at the beginning, there were naturally distinctions in closeness. They gathered once every few days, and over the years, some relationships became so distant that they hardly spoke to each other. Qin Yun joined the Xishan Sword Garden at the age of ten, at which time his father, Qin Liehu, was merely an ordinary constable. The group of young boys was still quite unfamiliar with one another, and they were more accustomed to judging based on background and lineage. The sons of ordinary constables and those of minor merchants were somewhat looked down upon. The group of young boys was still quite unfamiliar with one another, and they were more accustomed to judging based on background and lineage. The sons of ordinary constables and those of minor merchants were somewhat looked down upon.

The Guihai family is one of the most prominent aristocratic families in the Southern Ming region. However, I have also heard about that sickly young master; it is said that his health is very poor and he may not live for many more years

"By the way, where is Kuangren? Why hasn't he come?" Qin Yun asked Tian Bo, who was drinking nearby. "Has he gone to escort the goods?"