Chapter 3: The Boundless Blade of Kansai

A month later, the Governor of Qin Province, Fang Yun, will meet the esteemed scholar Zhu Zhaolian at the First Normal School

The Ge Lao Society is a branch of the Tiandi Society, which has its origins in the Tiandi Society and the Bagua Sect. The society's poem states: "Heavenly prosperity supports the sun's red, the earth reveals the sky, the meeting of yin and yang, eight brothers bowing at the mulberry tree, the hexagram commands the sun and moon, teaching children to establish the oath." The first character of each line combines to form "Tiandi Society, Bagua Sect"

Brotherhood

This stick originated from Baonan Mountain and fell into the hands of the Hong family, thus it is used to punish traitors

He felt a bit dizzy after finishing his drink

However, as a consumable, Xu Xing would not concern himself with such matters

In the next moment, a cluster of green bamboo, as thick as a wrist, in the courtyard, instantly snapped four or five stems all at once

As Xu Xing stepped into the hospital, her eyebrows couldn't help but twitch slightly

Is it not a historical period

After drinking this bowl of wine and paying homage to Lord Guan, you shall henceforth be our sworn brother.

Master Ma's knife skills are renowned in the Kansai region.

Rough singing lyrics echoed in his ears. As he walked slowly forward and looked, he saw a simple room with a blackwood altar in front of him, on which was enshrined the closed-eyed Guan Sheng Di Jun.

The liquor is of poor quality, with a strong smell of alcohol.

However, within the courtyard, on the loess.

In an instant, a new world emerged

Suddenly

Three feet and six inches fear no change, four pounds and eight ounces are not for separation

My knife technique is called... ... the Kanto Wuji Knife

Several brothers stepped forward and placed large coarse porcelain tea bowls on the offering table. Master Ma, holding a wine jar, filled each tea bowl with yellow wine in turn, then handed a cup of wine to Xu Xing, and said in a deep voice

Those with the ability will certainly bring down the dog emperor Chongming

The young man is practicing with a sword, which is a Guanshan knife, a type of simple sword similar to the Song dynasty's broadsword, but with a shorter handle than the broadsword

A maid, who does not care for herself, instead feels pity for her master who lives in luxury and comfort. This is purely a sign of a troubled mind

After Xu Xing stood up, Master Ma looked around at everyone and spoke about the recent important matters that the Qin Fengshan Filial Piety Hall had been secretly plotting

Xu Xing, kneeling on the ground, was overwhelmed by a flurry of thoughts in his mind

Entering the world of the Heaven and Earth Society, believing in the teachings of the Eight Trigrams

Brother?

Opposing the Qing dynasty is undoubtedly a matter of great righteousness

Yes, Master Ma

Nevertheless, no matter how many words are said, he has now become a brother. If he were to refuse to drink this cup of wine, the Master Ma, a red stick of the Filial Piety Hall in front of him, would probably draw his sword immediately and take his life

You certainly have a good capacity for alcohol

A sharp flash of a blade cut through the air

Moreover, the roles of the robe-wearers and the swordsmen largely overlap

The sudden disappearance of over three hundred warhorses without a trace was something that a minor official like him could not possibly orchestrate; any official with a modicum of insight could surmise this. Nevertheless, the Chongming Emperor still imprisoned him in the celestial dungeon and sentenced him to death

This information is clearly recorded in the memories of Xu Xing in this lifetime

... ...

The eyes open and close

By singing this red stick verse, from this moment on, you shall be my brother in the Qin Fengshan, and also a disciple of my Xiaoyi Hall

His demeanor exuded an innate authority without anger; as he turned to look over while walking slowly, his eyes seemed to transform into two sharp blades, as if in the next moment they would slice through flesh and bone.

But to sacrifice one's life for this... Moreover, this is merely a replica of the cycle of reincarnation, which is not worth it

Perhaps this was an unavoidable measure taken by Emperor Chongming to ensure the stability of the government

Later, the two tigers guarded Chang'an, and the two tigers were swordsmen

Xu Xing was taken aback, as memories surged in his mind like a tide. In this life, he was born into poverty and nearly starved to death during the drought in the fifteenth year of the Guangxu era in Qin Province. Fortunately, he encountered a group of swordsmen and believed that by serving them in tasks such as leading their horses and preparing their meals, he could survive the perilous situation.

Fang Yun was a prominent official in the Qing Dynasty's border regions, responsible for the defense of the northwest, and was a staunch royalist. Several years later, when the Empress Dowager traveled to Chang'an, it was Fang Yun who personally escorted her, firmly establishing him as a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty

Most swordsmen are members of the Brotherhood.

Beside the shrine stood a burly man dressed in a tattered leather coat, with dark skin and his hands partially concealed in the sleeves. At his waist hung a long knife, sheathed in a black scabbard.

"Proceed slowly, follow me."

Moreover, it is said that the Baguazhang sect has another purpose. During the Tongzhi era, the Tianli sect, a branch of the White Lotus Society, infiltrated the imperial palace and nearly succeeded in rebellion. The Baguazhang sect is also a branch of the White Lotus Society, and the members of the Brotherhood proclaim themselves as followers of Baguazhang, which undoubtedly reflects their firm resolve against the Qing dynasty

Without fighting, one has already instilled a sense of fear in the hearts of others by three parts

Master Ma inquired about poetry, which is fundamental knowledge that every member among the brothers must be able to recite. If one recites it incorrectly or mispronounces it, they will face disciplinary punishment according to the rules of the hall

At this moment, there stood a young boy of about half-grown, whose attire was not much different from that of Master Ma, both wearing tattered leather coats

Xu Xing took the tea bowl and downed the yellow wine in one gulp

From the early years of Xianfeng to the end of the Qing Dynasty, whenever there were natural disasters or human calamities in Guanzhong, the affected people would turn into swordsmen. West of Tongguan, the swordsmen persisted despite repeated prohibitions. With a Guanshan knife tucked under their arm, they dared to venture out into the world

He is petty-minded

Master Ma has commenced his martial arts instruction

Xu Xing thought to himself in the dark

Drink

But in that instant, the bronze ancient mirror in his mind trembled slightly, and the state of intoxication immediately dissipated, restoring his clarity of thought

Master Ma observed that Xu Xing was not drunk, praised him, and then asked: "What society do you belong to? What religion do you follow?"

Sprinkling fine dust on the ground

In the true annals of history, even though there is the kendo master Michiaki who practiced iaido to slice bullets with a sword, setting a Guinness World Record.

He knows what the Ge Lao Society in Qin Province is engaged in, which is the significant business of uprising against the Qing dynasty. Following the Ge Lao Society will inevitably lead to a tragic end. Although some of the Pao Ge may ultimately benefit, this has nothing to do with the minor characters.

Eight years have passed in the blink of an eye, and he has gained the recognition of Master Ma, a prominent figure in the Xiaoyi Hall. Today, he is initiated into the Ge Lao Society, becoming a brother in the brotherhood

It is known that the older the bamboo, the greater its resilience

After leaving the venue, Master Ma led Xu Xing to the backyard alone, speaking as he walked.

The tea bowl arrangement known as "Pao Ge" has a specific method regarding the placement and order of each tea bowl

You have now joined my brotherhood, from this moment on we shall be as close as family, I will now impart to you the art of swordsmanship

The brothers in robes clink their cups together and drink the wine in one go

This is the rule

Xu Xing, startled, quickly replied

The elder does not set out tea cups, only tea bowls

Although Fang Yun is a Mongolian, he has always respected Confucianism. This time, he will certainly not bring a large army into the Normal School. When that time comes, it will be our opportunity to assassinate Fang Yun

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He is currently kneeling on the ground

Several brothers raised their voices and nodded in response

At this moment, he recalled that Master Ma's son was named Hai Ge. If he remembered correctly, this Hai Ge was a character from a movie, capable of wielding a sword with his breath, able to defeat a sword immortal with a single strike.

No matter how formidable a martial arts master may be, it is impossible to wield energy to control a blade and sever so many bamboo stalks with a single stroke

The bamboo fell with a rustling sound