Standing on the ruins of the Du family's old site, the sun shines on each of our faces.
Yuan Tingfeng looked towards the sky, as if thinking about the future.
I spoke softly, breaking the quiet atmosphere: "Uncle Yuan, although this struggle has ended and Dujiang City has ushered in a new era, I still have unfinished business.
I must go to Yanshan to find my grandfather’s soul. "
Yuan Tingfeng turned his head, with deep understanding in his eyes. He nodded slowly to express his support for my decision.
Yuan Ling looked at me next to me, with a trace of reluctance and worry in her eyes. She knew that the road to Yanshan was extremely dangerous, but she also understood that I had to go.
After Qin Wuyan listened to what I said, he sighed softly and showed a firm expression. He said, "I have been delayed here for a long time, and it is time to go to Yanshan."
I looked at Qin Wuyan, my eyes full of joy, "Then let's go to Yanshan together. No matter how many difficulties and dangers there are ahead, we will face them together."
Yuan Ling stepped forward. Although she could not accompany him, her tone was full of encouragement, "You two, be careful. The road to Yanshan is dangerous. Remember to protect yourselves."
The eyes of the three of us met, full of unspoken trust and tacit understanding.
After Yuan Tingfeng was silent for a moment, he took a deep look at us and said, "Now that you have decided, prepare well. No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't forget that the Yuan family will always be your solid backing."
The sun gradually recovered its remaining rays from the ruins of the Du family's old site. Qin Wuyan and I stood in the bustle of the market, surrounded by stalls filled with various exotic medicinal materials and magical instruments.
What we need to prepare is not only food and water sources on the road, but also magical weapons and medicines to fight unknown monsters.
Qin Wuyan pointed to a stall in front of him, "Look at the talisman papers there. We need enough talisman papers to defend against evil spirits." I nodded and followed him to select the most spiritual talisman papers.
We then purchased several strong horses, as well as the necessary herbs and food.
When we returned to Yuan Tingfeng's mansion, the yard was already filled with our luggage.
Yuan Tingfeng came over and inspected it in person, giving instructions one by one to pay attention to. Then he took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to me, "This is the amulet of the Yuan family. If you carry it with you, it may save your life in times of crisis." .”
In the pre-dawn night, Qin Wuyan and I mounted our horses and galloped along, leaving only a trail of dust behind.
The sound of horse hooves echoed in the open wilderness, but my heart was filled with ups and downs. Along the way, Qin Wuyan told me the legends and precautions about Yanshan from time to time. His calm tone made me feel an inexplicable sense of peace of mind.
We passed through stretches of desolate land, and occasionally met one or two travelers in a hurry. Their eyes were full of vigilance, as if everyone was running away from something.
Qin Wuyan and I exchanged a look and did not stop, but continued to move forward more carefully.
A few days later, we finally arrived at a small town, which is said to be the only way to Yanshan.
The town seemed unusually quiet. The houses on both sides of the street had their doors and windows closed, and occasionally one or two pale residents could be seen hurriedly walking through.
We dismounted and stayed at an inn that looked fairly clean.
The owner of the inn showed a hint of imperceptible surprise when he saw our attire. He warned us that the town was not peaceful recently and it was best not to go out at night.
As night fell, I lay in bed, listening to the occasional strange noises coming from outside, feeling uneasy.
Qin Wuyan was sitting by the window, his figure looking particularly calm under the dim light.
It was late at night, and there was dead silence inside and outside the inn. Only the barking of dogs in the distance broke the silence intermittently.
I closed my eyes and tried to let myself fall asleep, but the uneasiness in my heart made me toss and turn.
Just when I was about to fall into a state of half-dream and half-awake, a sharp scream made me sit up suddenly. Qin Wuyan was already standing at the door of the room, holding the hilt of the sword in one hand.
"Something happened." There was no wave in Qin Wuyan's voice, but I could feel the urgency from his tight posture.
We quickly put on our clothes and stepped out of the room.
In the corridor of the inn, other guests were also awakened by the screams. They stuck their heads out in horror and asked what happened.
Qin Wuyan and I didn't answer, we just ran quickly in the direction where the screams came from.
After passing through a long corridor, we came to the backyard of the inn.
Under the moonlight, a blood-stained figure staggered in the center of the courtyard. Beside him, an overturned lantern emitted a dim light.
I nervously clenched the talisman in my hand, while Qin Wuyan pointed his sword at the figure.
"What is it?" I asked in a low voice.
Qin Wuyan narrowed his eyes, observed for a while, and then said solemnly, "I'm afraid it's a wandering spirit."
The figure suddenly raised his head, and we could clearly see his face - or rather, his former face.
His eyes were sunken, the skin on his face was tight, and the corners of his mouth were cracked, revealing strong teeth. That was not a human face, but the roar of a wraith.
He rushed towards us violently, carrying the sound of rotten wind and bottomless resentment.
I quickly threw out the talisman in my hand, and golden light trapped the resentful spirit. Qin Wuyan took the opportunity to step forward and pierced its heart with a sword.
The resentful spirit let out a shrill cry and turned into a ball of black smoke and dissipated in the air.
"It's so dangerous." I gasped, feeling weak.
Qin Wuyan patted my shoulder, "It's okay, go back and rest."
Although Qin Wuyan suggested going back to rest, the night was already late and the entire inn was shrouded in an ominous atmosphere. I knew I would never be able to sleep again.
I sat on the edge of the bed, holding the unused talismans tightly in my hands, and the cries of the resentful spirit just now echoed in my ears.
"Don't worry, supernatural events here are not common, but they are not unusual either.
This road is the only way to Yanshan Mountain. It has a strong yin energy and is often haunted by wandering ghosts. Qin Wuyan said and began to sort out the scattered equipment.
I nodded. Although I felt a little uneasy, Qin Wuyan's calmness made me feel a little more at ease.
We decided to take turns keeping vigil in case anything happened again.
The night was getting darker and darker, the surroundings were eerily quiet, and the occasional movement made people feel nervous.
I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly, a biting cold wind blew away the heating in the room. I shivered, and the torch in front of me seemed to be swaying due to the sudden chill.
I looked around and saw the bright moonlight outside the window, but there seemed to be something floating outside the window.
Just when I was about to wake up Qin Wuyan, a cold hand suddenly placed on my shoulder.
I turned around suddenly, only to find that it was Qin Wuyan. He motioned for me to be silent and pointed out the window.
