Chapter 176
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“No.”
Xu Taiping shook his head.
“What is the Red-haired Saber Ghost？”
Zhao Linglong also shook her head.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhi didn’t play tricks anymore and seriously told everyone：
“About two hundred years ago, a fierce ghost once appeared within the territory of Yunlu Mountain. This ghost had red hair and green eyes, was tall in stature, and was proficient in the art of the sword. It often appeared at midnight, specifically looking for lone disciples to test its sword skills.”
“In just over a month’s time, the number of disciples who died at its hands had already reached a dozen or so.”
“However, just as the Qingxuan Sect concentrated its manpower and was about to wipe it out in one fell swoop, this Red-Haired Saber Ghost seemed to have disappeared out of thin air and could not be found no matter what.”
“But it was from that year on that, from time to time, this Red-Haired Saber Ghost would appear for a period of time. However, it would no longer kill people at will but liked to select disciples who were also good at using the sword to test its skills.”
“According to legend, if you defeat it, it will also give you a precious treasure.”
“But whether it is true or false, no one can say for sure because all the disciples who have encountered the Red-Haired Saber Ghost have either died or been seriously injured. No one has ever defeated it.”
When Senior Sister Jiang Zhi said this, her tone gradually became serious.”
“Senior Sister, how can you be sure that the one Senior Brother Xi encountered is that Red-Haired Saber Ghost？”
Zhao Linglong asked in confusion.”
“Lao Xi woke up for a moment earlier. Although he doesn’t remember much about what happened last night, he is very certain that the one he encountered is the Red-Haired Saber Ghost.”
Qing Xiao answered on behalf of Senior Sister Jiang Zhi.”
“Well, Old Xi is very certain. Moreover, he said that the Red-Haired Saber Ghost seems to be looking for something and will definitely be frequently on the prowl in the recent period. He cautioned us to be more careful.”
Jiang Zhi nodded and added a sentence.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts couldn’t help but feel a bit of dread.
“That’s roughly the situation.”
After Qing Xiao and Jiang Zhi had related the general circumstances to everyone once, Zhao Qian’s voice suddenly rang out.
“Specifically gathering you all here is to make you all pay attention. Whether the one who injured Old Xi is really the Red-Haired Saber Ghost or not, in the recent period, it’s best not to go out at night. Regarding the matter of hunting down the Red-Haired Saber Ghost, I will discuss it with the peak masters of the other several peaks in advance and then make a decision.”
When Zhao Qian said these words, the expression on his face became extremely rarely serious.
“Especially those among you who use sabers.”
He then added another sentence, and at the same time, his gaze swept over Xu Taiping intentionally or unintentionally.
Xu Taiping immediately nodded repeatedly.
He knew that the peak master was warning him.
After all, among the people in the Seventh Peak who use sabers, there are only him and Senior Brother Xi.
“Jiang Zhi, Qing Xiao, Linglong, and Taiping, the four of you stay. The other people can go back first.”
Zhao Qian then dismissed the other disciples and only left Xu Taiping and the other three.
……
After there were only the four of them left in the hall, Zhao Qian then furrowed his brows and looked at Xu Taiping and said：
“Taiping, originally for this Seven Peaks Tournament, I didn’t plan to let you participate. But the incident happened suddenly, and Senior Brother Xi’s injury may not heal within a month or two. His position must be filled by someone.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Taiping was stunned for a moment, and then said with some worry：
“Peak Master, can I do it？”
He didn’t even know the rules of the Seven Peaks Tournament. Filling in the numbers was okay, but if he really had to play, there would definitely be problems.
“Little Junior Brother, don’t worry. Senior Brother Xi’s match only tests endurance rather than fighting against others. Moreover, there are four of us playing. Even if there are some mistakes on your side, the problem is very big.
Eldest Senior Sister Jiang Zhi said in an extremely gentle tone.
“That’s right. The match between Senior Brother Xi and us is also called ‘Constant dripping wears away the stone’. Like the last Seven Peaks Tournament, it was about using the art of controlling objects to move huge stones from a distance and then pile them into a mountain. Although we don’t know the specific topic this time, since it’s all about endurance, even if we lose at that time, you won’t suffer any damage.”
After learning that Xu Taiping was going to participate in the Seven Peaks Tournament with them, Zhao Linglong was also very happy at this time.
Thinking about losing before even starting the competition, do you want to drive me crazy?
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qian gave Zhao Linglong a look of hating iron for not becoming steel.
“Don’t tell me, Father, you still have some expectations for this Seven Peaks Tournament？”
Zhao Linglong said with a look of surprise on her face.
Zhao Qian was at a loss for words upon hearing this.
Zhao Linglong’s words just now had undoubtedly hit the nail on the head. In recent decades, their Haoran Peak really hadn’t truly won a single match in the Seven Peaks Tournament.
“Alright, alright, you all go back. I’ll go and check on Old Xi’s injuries again. Regarding the rules of the tournament, Qingxiao, you explain them well to Taiping later.”
Zhao Qian said helplessly, waving his hand.
“Oh right, Taiping, you’d better not go out at night！”
Halfway there, Zhao Qian suddenly turned around and looked at Xu Taiping, and then said in a very serious tone：
“This Red-haired Saber Ghost is not just a rumor. It really exists. For so many years, Qingxuan Sect has failed to eradicate it, which shows its ability.”
Just now, there were too many people, so he didn’t dare to say it first. Now that there are only the two of them left, Zhao Qian has no scruples.
The Qingxuan Sect cultivators of his age had all experienced the period when the Saber Ghost wreaked havoc in Qingxuan. So, as soon as he saw Old Xi’s wound this morning, he had already determined that it was caused by the Saber Ghost.
“Don’t worry, Peak Master. This disciple will stay in Qiyue Pavilion at night during this period.”
Xu Taiping solemnly promised Zhao Qian.
“You guys go.”
Zhao Qian waved his hand and walked towards the ward where Old Xi was.
“Taiping, let’s talk about some rules of this Seven Peaks Competition as we walk.”
Qingxiao came to the front of Xu Taiping at this time.
“Okay.”
Xu Taiping nodded heavily.
Although it was a bit sudden, after learning that he could participate in the Seven Peaks Competition, he was still more or less excited.
……
That evening.
When coming down from the Hundred Herbs Hall, because he saw that it was still early, Xu Taiping did not directly return to the Qiyue Xuan, but first went to the Laoyue Tan to practice sword for an hour.
Although it was only an hour, because his sword control technique was becoming more and more proficient, he still stabbed two or three thousand swords.
If it weren’t for the repeated instructions of the Peak Master Zhao Qian before, he estimated that he wouldn’t stop until he stabbed six thousand swords.
So when he returned to the Qiyue Xuan, the sky had completely darkened.
“Ping’an, Baiyu.”
After entering the courtyard, Xu Taiping casually shouted at the two of them, and then picked a bunch of grapes from the grape trellis and walked towards the backyard while eating.
“Xu Taiping！”
Before he could walk into the main room, the little monkey Ping’an rushed out of the main room, and then with a hint of horror in his eyes, he hugged Xu Taiping’s arm and said：
“Xu Taiping, there are ghosts outside, outside！”
