Where is Kisaragi-kun now? "
After a few days of rest, they asked Xiao this question.
Sometimes they could see Akatsuki, sometimes they couldn't, and whether he showed up or not depended entirely on his own mood. Even an artifact like Yun Waijing was enshrined without any special treatment and was just placed in an empty room. There are no additional guards there, so occasionally there are young disciples who are yearning for it after hearing the story and want to see what Yun Waijing looks like. But the house is always locked, and the key is with Chi Li. The lock was specially made by people in the industry, and ordinary methods would never be able to pry it open.
Although the mirror is located in an independent space, the fusangshen named Xiao can show his face from any mirror in the world. There is a small round mirror hanging around Chili's neck. It is usually closed and sometimes opened. Regardless of whether the mirror is exposed to light or not, he can have a normal conversation with Chi Li. Today, Chi Li opened the door with the strange key and "invited" him to come out to meet the guests. She has a lot to do herself, and she also has to communicate with Mo Liang and Xi Yu about what happened before. Therefore, the four of them were left to follow Akatsuki around in a deserted place. It's not that I can't meet people, it's just that I'm afraid that they will be out of curiosity and surround me, making it impossible for these people to say a word.
Akatsuki led them through the sparse grass forest. On the way, Shi Wuqi asked this question. He must make sure that what Lord Kutsutsuki said is absolutely correct. If he plays some tricks, no one may be able to bear the consequences.
Xiao was exactly the same as before, with short white hair, a pale green foreigner's right eye, and a small half of a rusted green bronze mask with complex patterns covering his left eye.
"I think it's useless to ask him." Dai Luan cooed, "Last time Shanhai and I asked him, we really couldn't tell where you were. We couldn't even see where you were."
"I can only see things in the human world." Xiao smiled generously, not minding the harmless sarcasm, "Believe me, I still know where Ruyue-kun is. But I can't rush this issue. Answer. Before that, please follow me to a place."
In fact, they had been following Akatsuki unknowingly, and he seemed to have already planned it. No matter how much Yun Waijing wouldn't harm anyone, they felt free to follow him. Until we came to a secluded path, through the layers of trees in the mountains, the sunlight shining here was very sparse, very little, and the coldness of winter was already felt in autumn. However, the air here is very unique. It has a light and refreshing smell, not a simple fragrance of flowers and herbs. This brought back a trace of memories in Mu Wan's heart, reminding her of a place deep in her memory.
Snow inkstone pool.
Walking through the woods, everything suddenly became clear. This scenery is not beautiful, but it is breathtaking. The sunlight is scattered directly on the lake, like shining on a large piece of black crystal. Dai Luan ran forward a few steps, but soon slowed down and walked forward blankly. The entire water was black. She squatted carefully on the shore and tried to pick up a handful of the strange water with her hands. But not a ripple was stirred, because her hand was blocked by a thin layer of ice.
"I really miss it." Mu Wan couldn't help but sigh. She couldn't help but feel a little relaxed, not only because she came to this place she hadn't seen for a long time, but also because
"The Snow Inkstone Valley is rich in spiritual power, but I didn't expect it to be so heavily deposited."
Shan Hai couldn't help but sigh. Dai Luan then asked:
"There must be spiritual veins in this place, right?"
"No, no." Xiao shrugged lightly, "There is only one spiritual vein inside and outside Xueyan Valley. Here, the spiritual power will only accumulate and cannot circulate, so spiritual veins cannot be formed."
"Ah, I understand!" Dai Luan hit her left palm with her right fist, "It's like a pool. The speed of adding water is greater than the speed of draining it, right? But this pool is never full and is about to dry up or overflow. When the time comes, it will be adjusted.”
Xiao nodded approvingly: "Yes, Aluan is really smart. However, this kind of thing happens occasionally, so some spiritual veins are also time-sensitive. Like here, there is nothing but this pool. It It’s called Snow Inkstone Pool, and when viewed from a distance, it looks like a puddle of snow.”
After saying that, Xiao raised his hand and pointed to the center of the pool. The shape of the snow inkstone is of course not a standard circle, but an irregular oval. The center was equally calm, making it difficult to see anything.
"What's wrong?" Shanhai asked, "Is there anything there?"
"Just look carefully," Xiao said. "The shadows of the mountains on both sides can wrap around this water area all day long. There are only very few hours of direct sunlight in the year."
So they calmed down and carefully observed the lake surface. Today is the time when Snow Inkstone receives direct sunlight. They looked at the lake and gradually realized that the water was slightly reflective in other places, but not in the central part. If you think about it for a moment, you'll realize that the ice in the center is starting to melt.
"Miss Liangqiu probably doesn't want to talk." Xiao looked at them and said, "In this case, I will say it for her. This place is very suitable for storing incense burners. An Xin, this matter, I, Lian Chili, She won’t tell, only those of us who can count on one hand know. She won’t even ask. Besides, there are very few people here.”
"I'm afraid your hands don't have six fingers."
There was a chuckle not far away, but several people were not very vigilant, and were just naturally a little surprised. Lord Ruyue walked out from under the shade of the tree without making any sound. The forbidden steps around her waist swayed and became transparent when exposed to the sun.
It turns out that she is already here.
"You know things like a god." Shanhai saluted her.
"Ah, not really. I have been practicing medicine nearby for a long time. I just guessed that you still have to come here. There are also some other odd jobs."
"Master, Master!" Dai Luan grabbed her wrist and shook her arm vigorously, "Tell us quickly, how was the competition between you and Cheng You? We heard that one won and one lost, right?"
"Yes, one wins and one loses."
"Then the third game is for drawing skills, right? When will you compete?"
"I'm really impatient."
Lord Ruyue smiled, untied the forbidden steps from her waist, and gave them to Dai Luan to play with. Look carefully, this forbidden step is really too detailed. The hollow patterns carved on the jade are meticulous, and the tiny golden threads are also woven regularly, holding the small jewelry fruits. Dai Luan held it and looked at it for a while, reluctantly, and then asked.
"You tell us."
"Although the time is unlimited, that adult negated our rules."
"Why?" Mu Wan couldn't help but ask.
"The lifespan of the Six Paths of Impermanence is endless, but the life of ordinary human beings is very short. Even if Cheng You takes various life-prolonging and beauty-preserving medicines, if something unfortunate happens one day, he will not have the privilege of coming back to life. Although he firmly believes that no one can kill him. Himself, but that adult said that it is better to be careful than to predict the odds. So, he set a deadline for us, asking us to come up with our paintings in the next spring to decide the winner."
"Then, it was actually pretty quick. Did he agree?"
"Yes. Mr. Cheng thought about it and happily agreed."
"I always feel like there's something fishy about it. So do you think you're sure?"
"Who knows?"
After the conversation ended, Shi Wuqi asked the question he had been doubting for a long time. Lord Ruyue actually recognized the time and method of refining the soul-returning incense, as well as the seemingly strange rules. She also smiled and said that she didn't expect Kuchtsuki-kun to be so kind as to tell them.
Shi Wuqi only felt more confused. Can Mr. Kutsutsuki be so honest? What a hell.
"It seems that you already know where it will be placed. I thought I wouldn't be able to tell you until we meet again. Ah, by the way, next year, you have to vote for me."
"Absolutely." Aluan agreed, "But...where are you going to exhibit it? Why not come to Dailuan City, and I will ask everyone I know to vote for you."
"Yeah. Dailuan City has a large population, so it sounds like a good idea."
Several other people felt something strange, but couldn't explain it. It stands to reason that Kisaragi-kun is essentially a person who advocates fairness, but she did not stop this behavior that was obviously like a behind-the-scenes operation. It seems that she doesn't care how many people can support her. Is it because she is confident enough, or because she doesn't care about Aluan's little connections? But no matter how you say it, you are still the princess of a city, and the people who can control it are also gone, which will definitely affect the final result. Maybe, two peerless paintings can amaze everyone, leaving people in a dilemma.
But Lord Ruyue just smiled gently. Even though that smile, as always, shows no warmth, it can still reveal a hint of "gentle coolness". They could never see through her.
Shanhai has deeper concerns. He knew very well that Dailuan City was not safe enough. Could it be that Lord Ruyue agreed to her proposal because she was not interested in drinking, and she would find a way to take care of her apprentice? Anyway, he had pledged his life to the city lord. If the daughter was sent back with missing arms and legs, it would not be a pity to be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts.
He wanted to ask Kisaragi-kun directly, but her eyes always conveyed a kind of confidence that was "not in words".
Xiao pursed her lips at the pool.
"Well, why don't you put it in? Ah, speaking of which, the winter sun also shines on the ice, but the air is a bit cold at that time. Although it is not easy to detect in Xueyan Valley, the ice will not melt. Of course, This kind of ice is easy to smash even if it is directly smashed. No matter what, it’s up to you.”
"Yes." Wu Qi nodded, "Not today, let's choose a lucky day."
Lord Ruyue raised her eyes and focused her gaze on Mu Wan. She felt a little uncomfortable and asked:
"Excuse me, Lord Kisaragi, do you have something to tell me?"
"Ah, it's nothing." She shook her head gently, "I just suddenly remembered that a girl came to see me. You may know her."
"What's it like? What's it called?"
"He is a disciple of the Tang Sect."
"Girl...?" Although when the Tang Sect disciples were mentioned, their first reaction was some notorious killer, but since she is a girl, Mu Wan also had a candidate in mind, "Is her name Tang Huailan?"
"That should be the case." Lord Ruyue raised her chin, "I remember that she was originally registered at Zuofenmen."
"Ah, that must be Huailan! How is she? Is she sick when she comes to you?"
"It's nothing. She was parasitized by plants in the water, but I have already taken out the roots. This girl is really cruel to herself. The way to slow down their growth along the way is to dig her own flesh. Alas, it hurts to hear it. It stands to reason He said that she should press the left fold, but for some reason she pressed the right fold like an ordinary person. I don’t know if there is some mission to hide her identity.”
Mu Wan's first feeling was that she had left Zuo Jinmen. At least she wasn't at their beck and call anymore. She glanced at the others, and her companions also looked at each other, as if they could guess a little bit.
Lord Ruyue raised his head and looked at the sky that had become a little gray at some point.
"Go back quickly, I'm afraid it's going to rain soon."
Indeed, Aluan, who was still wearing late summer clothes, sneezed, and the mountains and seas felt a little cold.
It's getting colder.
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