The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 267 Hot Commodities

Especially that soft armor, which automatically shrank when Jing Rong wore it.

The barbs on the soft armor can also be hidden or raised to pierce the opponent's hand, depending on Jing Rong's will.

It's obviously a powerful magic weapon.

Now, Master Xuanming was truly envious.

Having a powerful older brother in the secret passage is great; you don't have to worry about cultivation techniques or magical treasures.

Then the old Taoist priest thought to himself, "This is my disciple."

Moreover, he will most likely become a closed-door disciple in the future.

Thinking about it this way, the old Taoist priest couldn't be more eager to give all the treasures in Li Jingxiao's possession to Jingrong.

However, Jing Rong actually liked the 'Wind Chasing Boots' the most. As soon as the little girl put them on, she felt that her movements suddenly became much more powerful.

Jing Rong was naturally gifted in light-footed skills and was also very active, using them to chase cats and sneak out to play.

Therefore, the progress in cultivating lightness skills is also quite high.

Of course, I care more about the 'wind-chasing boots'.

Using a simplified version of the Divine Speed ​​Technique, he flashed and appeared five or six meters away.

Suddenly, he was pleasantly surprised and began to leap and tumble around the main hall, his movements indeed much faster than before.

However, after watching for only a short while, the old Taoist Xuanming realized that Jing Rongshi's divine speed technique must be very good at dodging.

The old Taoist priest was even more satisfied now.
When Li Jingxiao was about to take Jingrong to the Dongting Dragon Palace, the old man was still a little reluctant to part with her.

He repeatedly reminded Jingrong about the matter of becoming an apprentice in seven days.

Jingrong received a tremendous benefit and naturally liked this master very much.

She nodded eagerly in agreement, and then urged Li Jingxiao to take her to the Dragon Palace to play.

Under the reluctant gaze of the old Taoist Xuanming, Li Jingxiao carried Jingrong into the sky, and soon they entered Dongting Lake.

They used a 'water-splitting spell' and soon arrived at the Dragon Palace.

The Dragon King and Jiang Boyan were waiting in the Dragon Palace early in the morning.

Unexpectedly, Li Jingxiao brought a little girl with him.

However, upon learning that this was Li Jingxiao's third sister, the two old dragons immediately revealed kind and gentle smiles.

They also ordered people to prepare more delicacies and rare fruits from the water, so that Jingrong could try them and take some back to eat slowly.

After the transformation, Jiang Boyan's appearance was no different from that of an ordinary person.

The Dragon King of Dongting Lake probably deliberately highlighted his agility, so although he was in human form, he had long horns, a thick nose, and large eyes, much like the dragon in the painting.

Therefore, Jingrong was very curious about the Dragon King, and stayed in Li Jingxiao's arms while eating fruits and melons from the water.

He kept stealing glances at the old Dragon King.

The two old dragons would occasionally glance at Jingrong.

The little girl had a purple-gold gourd hanging from her waist.

The Yellow Turban Warrior Summoning Bracelet on his wrist is made by the Dragon Palace because the Golden Bean of the Giant Strength Talisman on the bracelet is from the Dragon Palace.

Therefore, the Dragon King of Dongting knew the purpose of the necklace at a glance.

The other bracelet, sparkling brightly, must also be a magical artifact.

There's also the jade pendant around Jingrong's neck, with the jade carving of the Three Mao Ancestors being too obvious.

It's hard not to recognize them.

The boots on her feet looked unremarkable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one could see that they subtly emitted a precious luster.

As for the peach wood sword that Jing Rong casually placed on the table.

The Dragon King of Dongting Lake didn't feel anything yet, but that was because he was a proper Water God.

However, Jiang Boyan could easily sense the oppressive aura emanating from the peach wood sword, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

No one knows for sure, this peach wood sword must also be a powerful demon-slaying magic weapon.

He immediately began to look at Jing Rong with new respect.

Despite his young age, he possessed a wealth of magical treasures, which earned him Li Jingxiao's deep affection.

There should be something special about it.

It's highly likely that they possess exceptional talent, which is why they are qualified to possess such a collection of magical treasures.

The Dragon King of Dongting even thought that if his son could marry Li Jingxiao's sister after ten years, it would actually be quite a good thing.

Unfortunately, the old Dragon King dared not mention these words, but he dared not mention them at this time.

After all, it's obvious that Lee Kyung-hyo dotes on his younger sister.

If the timing is wrong, saying it will only create resentment.

After chatting for a while, we finally got to the main topic.

Li Jingxiao casually took out a green banner from his inventory.

Jiang Boyan and the Old Dragon King exclaimed in surprise at the same time, "True Water Azure Banner!"

The magic weapon that the Dragon King of Tianchi stole when he injured his own father, Jiang Boyan, was this green banner.

Therefore, as soon as Jiang Boyan saw the green banner, he was certain that Li Jingxiao had truly captured his wicked son.

Li Jingxiao smiled and locked that old mudfish in Tianchi in the Demon Locking Tower.

I thought that guy would hold out for at least a year and a half before he would hand over the treasure in his hand.

Unexpectedly, the old mudfish only endured the beating for about ten days before it started to give out.

After presenting this 'True Water Blue Banner', he only asked that Li Jingxiao stop finding various excuses to beat him up every day.

Li Jingxiao, of course, couldn't give up on gaining experience, so the two agreed to have three matches every day.

As for what to compete in, we'll think about that later.

You can choose any weapon, sword, spear, halberd, martial arts, or Taoist magic, but you must fight three times every day.

However, Li Jingxiao also planned to use fine wine and food as stakes; if the demons imprisoned in the Demon Locking Tower won, they would get to eat good wine and food.

They lost. Anything that could pique Li Jingxiao's interest was acceptable.

Although over time, one inevitably grows tired of the competition, the old saying still applies: every extra day is a day gained.

What if the imprisoned demon suddenly awakens and wants to repent and start anew?

That can be considered a good deed.

If you can't think straight, then you might as well die.

Jiang Boyan and the Dragon King of Dongting Lake now truly believed that Li Jingxiao had imprisoned the Dragon King of Tianchi Lake in the Demon Locking Tower.

As for the two of them going into the Demon Locking Tower to confirm it themselves, the Dragon King of Dongting Lake wasn't worried about not being able to get out.

But Jiang Boyan didn't have that confidence.

Jiang Boyan knew best what he had done in the past.

He was worried that if he went to Maoshan, he wouldn't be able to get out.

They even suspected it might be a setup.

Fortunately, this guy isn't completely stupid.

He knew that even if it took more than a dozen old Taoist priests from Maoshan, Li Jingxiao alone could capture him and bring him back to Maoshan.

So Jiang Boyan stopped worrying about these things and bowed to Li Jingxiao.

For Jiang Boyan, locking up that rebellious son was indeed the best outcome.

Although he sometimes wished he could beat that unfilial son to death, Jiang Boyan still hesitated when it came to actually doing it himself.

Li Jingxiao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You're too kind. I've also received payment."

"If the two Dragon Lords have any good fortune in the future, please take good care of this humble Taoist priest."

Jiang Boyan and the Dragon King of Dongting smiled and nodded hurriedly. Although Li Jingxiao charged high fees, he had indeed handled the matter properly.

Since Li Jingxiao had brought Jingrong along, he agreed to have lunch at the Dragon Palace.

During the luncheon, Ao Qingqing kept toasting him and adding to his charm.

Even Jing Rong could tell that this woman harbored ill intentions towards his elder brother.

So right after she finished eating, the little girl started nagging that she wanted to go home.

Li Jingxiao also took the opportunity to say goodbye, and under Ao Qingqing's reluctant gaze, he carried Jingrong out of the Dragon Palace.

They flew all the way back to Beijing.

As soon as he landed at home, Jingrong suddenly said, "Big brother, I only like three sisters-in-law."

Li Jingxiao was taken aback, then rubbed his little sister's head and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, big brother understands." Jingrong then jumped down from Li Jingxiao's arms with a smile.

Carrying the two baskets he brought back from the Dragon Palace, he hurriedly ran to Qin Keqing and the others to claim credit.
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Seven days later, at the ceremony where Jingrong became a disciple of Maoshan.

Not only Qin Keqing and her sister-in-law, but also Jingxi and Jingyue, the two older sisters, went to Maoshan with Li Jingxiao.

Even my second uncle and aunt attended the ceremony.

The ceremony for the sect leader to accept a disciple was indeed very grand.

Not only did Taoist priests of all ranks from Maoshan return to the mountain to attend the ceremony.

The Celestial Master's Mansion, Gezao Mountain, and several other Taoist sects also sent important figures to attend the ceremony.

Li Jingxiao naturally became the focus of everyone's attention.

The people of Gezao Mountain probably already know that the Demon-Subduing Mace wasn't just something he found and brought back.

They used some unknown means to not only repair the Demon-Subduing Mace, but also to strengthen this divine weapon.

So they were incredibly hospitable to Li Jingxiao and repeatedly invited him to visit Gezao Mountain.

Li Jingxiao verbally agreed, but he wasn't really interested.

Of course, if someone is willing to pass on their powerful Taoist techniques or unique skills.

I wouldn't mind making more friends.

Unfortunately, building good relationships and trust is not so easy.

Li Jingxiao wasn't in a hurry; he was still young and had plenty of time.

To Li Jingxiao's surprise, after the apprenticeship ceremony, his second uncle and aunt actually wanted to stay in Maoshan to enjoy their old age.

Incidentally, it will also give me more time to take care of Jingrong.

But Li Jingxiao immediately guessed that his second uncle wanted to seek the Dao and live longer.

Li Jingxiao hesitated for only a moment before nodding in agreement.

If he truly has talent, then it is my second uncle's opportunity and destiny.

If you don't have talent, then that's just fate.

The elders and the sect leader of Maoshan were more than happy for the two of them to stay on Maoshan.

As Jingrong's parents, they will stay in Maoshan from now on.

This means that Jing Rong, and even Jing Xi and Jing Yue, will definitely come to visit from time to time.

This will not only enhance Jingrong's sense of belonging to Maoshan, but it's also possible that Jingxi and Jingyue will join the Maoshan sect as well.

I used to think that only Jing Rong had good talent.

But when I saw Jingxi and Jingyue at this apprentice-acceptance ceremony...

It was only then that the dozen or so old Taoist priests noticed Li Jingxiao's two cousins.

One of them possessed magical power far exceeding that of his peers and was also proficient in medicine.

Furthermore, by the age of fourteen, he was already proficient in drawing exorcism talismans, fire-controlling talismans, and lightning-controlling talismans.

There are also the Golden Light Talisman, the Three Lights Talisman, and the Invisibility Talisman.

Especially the latter three talismans; even among the direct disciples of Maoshan, very few can master all three.

The other one doesn't seem to be as good as Jingxi and Jingrong.

But his swordsmanship talent is indeed exceptional.

Jing Yue has indeed grasped the essence of the Quanzhen Sword Technique.

This is probably related to the necklace and ring that Li Jingxiao gave her to increase her comprehension and physical constitution.

Moreover, in terms of internal strength, Jing Yue is actually a little stronger than Jing Xi.

In terms of lightness skill, he is already more advanced than Jing Rong.

Jing Yue usually doesn't show off, but only when Jing Rong makes a mistake and she brings Jing Rong back will she reveal her already very advanced lightness skill.

Therefore, the old Taoist priests of Maoshan were also very envious of Jingxi and Jingyue.

The dozen or so old Taoist priests had fought several times in private over who should be the sisters' master.

The sect leader was directly excluded by these elders.

Master Xuanming also knew that if he took Jing Rong as his disciple, taking Jing Xi and Jing Yue as disciples would indeed provoke jealousy.

So I didn't compete with my fellow disciples.

But like a dozen or so old Taoist priests, he was also eager for Jingxi and Jingyue to join Maoshan.
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Because Jingrong had just become an apprentice, no matter how unwilling he was to stay in Maoshan, he had to stay on the mountain for a while.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao told me that he flies to Maoshan every day to deal with matters in the Demon Locking Tower.

Only then did the young girl agree to stay in Maoshan.

A few days after Li Jingxiao returned from Maoshan with his wife and two sisters, Zhao Junming suddenly came to his door.

It is said that someone delivered a letter to the Left Garrison Command.

The letter was specifically addressed to "Lord Li" and signed "Su Mei".

Li Jingxiao immediately thought of the fox spirit he had encountered in Japan.

Instead of opening it immediately, I put it into my inventory.

He directed the game character to open the letter.

Once everything was confirmed to be alright, I took out the letter to read it.

After reading it, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

That monkey Toyotomi Hideyoshi not only decided to invade Goryeo, but even boasted that he would conquer the Great Zhou and retire in Quanzhou.

After reading the letter, Li Jingxiao inwardly mocked the monkey's arrogance and overestimation of his abilities, but suddenly felt that this was actually an opportunity for him.

It was satisfying to kill the Tatars back then, but what if the enemy was a Japanese?

That would definitely be even more satisfying to kill.

I wanted to report this to the emperor immediately, but then I thought that Japan had not yet officially sent troops.

No matter how much he says, the court officials and the emperor may not believe him.

Even if they believe it in their hearts, it doesn't necessarily mean they will send troops.

When the army moves, it's worth a fortune.

Upon further reflection, Li Jingxiao even felt that the emperor and his court officials probably shared his thoughts.

It's actually a good thing that Goryeo has been weakened.

The Tatars have been very well-behaved for the past two years, and their threat to the Great Zhou has decreased.

Therefore, the weakening of Goryeo, a vassal state, would also be a good thing for the Great Zhou.

Moreover, only when Goryeo is severely defeated will it become increasingly grateful to the Great Zhou in the future.

Therefore, after receiving the letter, Li Jingxiao pretended not to know anything about it.

As for Su Mei saying that there were still important matters that needed to be discussed in person,

After thinking it over, Li Jingxiao flew to Japan that very day.

When they were still hundreds of miles away from the cliff where he first met Su Mei.

Hovering in the sky, it activated its third eye and observed carefully for a long time with its all-seeing eye.

After confirming there were no ambushes, they landed.

Soon a letter appeared, pressed under a rock.

Upon opening it, I found a letter asking me to leave a message and arrange a meeting time.

Three days later, Li Jingxiao returned to the spot, where Su Mei was already waiting on the cliff.

This woman's attire this time was noticeably simpler than last time.

But even in a simple kimono, her beauty was not diminished; instead, she appeared approachable.

Li Jingxiao realized after a moment's thought that this kimono was definitely prepared on purpose.

The purpose is simply to appear more approachable.

Li Jingxiao smiled, not only refraining from saying anything but appearing even more enthusiastic than before.

Su Mei couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

After a few pleasantries, Su Mei cut to the chase without further ado.

They not only talked about the various levels of Japanese society, but also mentioned that Japan was already preparing to invade Goryeo.

They also mentioned someone who surprised Li Jingxiao.

(End of this chapter)