Must go further south.
All the way south, to the country where Kami-kun's friends met the ancestor of Tengu, to find the fallen great demon. The corpse of the ancestor of the Tengu was sunk in the valley of the southern country. It was formed by splitting two mountains, which is the origin of the ancestors and the origin of the Tengu clan.
However, this place in this world is not their final destination. Even if they reach the valley, they must find spiritual veins and enter the gap between death and life to get to the true location of the Tengu Tomb. This place sounds mysterious, and in fact it is. During the gap between life and death, even the outside mirror cannot see the full picture inside. Because of this, even if Akatsuki wanted to provide more information, she was helpless.
During the discussion, Lord Shuangyue kept rubbing the bridge of her nose and temples. Everyone looked at her with some worry, worried that her condition was too bad and she would not be able to bear it. She shook her head, and finally patted her cheeks for a while to cheer herself up, and tried her best to calmly say:
"About the Tengu matter, I am as concerned as any other worry. I really want to go and investigate in person to see what is going on. Originally, I hoped to provide you with some help... However, in my current state, you cannot It is obvious to all, and regarding the mission, I need to ask that adult for instructions, not to act rashly without permission. Once I get permission, I will go to that land of right and wrong. As for what your plans are... you can tell me first. Maybe, What answer can I get from that adult? Of course, don't have high hopes."
"Then, where do you want to go? Can I go?" Wenying opened her eyes wide and couldn't help but look at the light coming from outside the door. She felt so novel about everything, "Besides, didn't my brother say it a long time ago, Is it time for me to leave home and experience more? I used to stay here to take care of grandma, but now that I have Xiao, I can go out with you!"
Her excited words were like pebbles bouncing into a pool of stagnant water, only to produce dull bubbles. Wenying's puzzled eyes swept over the faces of several people. Xiao was still calm as usual, and Lord Shuoyue was still exhausted both physically and mentally. This was nothing, but her brother and his two friends also looked sad. They clearly got important information, but they still hesitated, as if they were full of worries, which delayed their departure.
After a while, Xie Zhe put down the hand supporting his forehead, as if he had finally made up his mind after careful consideration.
"If you really have no clue... maybe there is really only one place to go to: Tengu Tomb. I know there are rumors that there is no return there, but we have no choice. Such a major event in the world should be the top priority."
"You - do you have a heart?" Han Shan stared at him in disbelief, "Have you forgotten Ling Yu? We haven't found her yet! And everything we say now is just speculation. Really? There is no evidence that Nightmare Dog, Wuyonglan, and Ye Lingyu are there!"
Xie Zhe frowned and asked with rare emotion: "How could I forget her? I care about her no less than you. I am concerned about her whereabouts and her safety day and night."
Han Chang raised his upper lip and showed a slightly sarcastic smile. Next to her, Wenying took a nervous breath, but she didn't dare to dissuade her brother who was not easily angered.
"I really can't see it. Aren't you planning to throw her aside for the sake of more important world affairs and for speculation based on insufficient evidence?"
"In the current situation, we still don't know where to look for her, let alone how to rescue her. But the Tengu issue is clear. Furthermore, if trouble occurs at the Tengu Tomb, the opponents we will face in the future will be even more terrifying." Thank you. Zhe's eyes were a little red, but he insisted, "The Nightmare Tengu, who is just the evil messenger of lies, has already hindered us everywhere and paid a heavy price. If there is another Tengu - or even a group of them, not only us, but also the whole world will have to pay a heavy price." What are we facing? Should we bet on the enemy’s weakness or mercy?”
"But what about Ling Huan? What should I do about Ling Huan?" Han Shang shook his head and looked at the people in the room one by one in despair, "Are we going to pretend she doesn't exist and turn around and leave? I can't do it, Lao Xie , can you really do it?"
Xie Zhe responded with silence. For a long time, he clenched his fists and sighed helplessly.
"Alas...have you forgotten that your brother might also be related to..."
Han Zhang slapped the table, and there was a crack on the table, and ferocious cracks appeared. But his expression was not angry, but one of unspeakable sadness. Did he really forget? How could it be possible? He was just too scared and tried his best to avoid talking about this topic. He originally supported Xie Zhe, but everything was Xiao's analysis and guess. Although based on his experience, these remarks were enough to serve as a reference for deciding the direction of the situation, he still felt a sense of sadness.
Is Wenying listening on the sidelines...
"Brother, brother?" Wenying's tone indeed changed a bit, "I never dared to ask you before..."
"..."
"Warm wine, he..."
Han Chang buried his face in his hands, feeling a faint dizziness that left him with no strength to speak. Xie Zhe looked at him and sighed again. The room suddenly seemed extremely small and cramped, and it was so stuffy that he couldn't breathe. He took a few hard breaths, stood up and walked out the door.
"...Let your brother tell you slowly. He has made up his mind to tell you and has no intention of running away. I'm going to get some air. We all need to think about it carefully and make a serious decision on this matter."
Jiao Mo stood up, patted Han Shang gently, and said to Wenying:
"Don't worry, your brother knows it well..."
After comforting the fox brothers and sisters, she left the table and walked towards the door, as if she was going to catch up with Xie Ze.
Xie Zhe walked a little further in the snow, suppressing his chaotic thoughts. The sky was clear outside the house at this time, and the sunlight was flowing on the snow, giving off a golden color. Xie Zhe stared distractedly at the interlacing light and shadow in the snow. After a while, he heard the sound of stepping on the snow behind him.
"Do you think my proposal is too unkind?"
Xie Zhe turned his head and asked Jiao Mo who was walking behind him. The latter shook his head.
"On the contrary, I think what you said makes sense. I support your decision. Friendship is more important than a thousand pieces of gold, but the general trend of the world affects all of us. If we can't solve it, even if we rescue our friends, we will have to face a hundred times more dangers. The situation. Which is more important and which is more important is clear at a glance."
"When everyone comes to the conclusion of the discussion and you decide to go to the South Country, I can help you lead the way." Jiao Mo thought of this and smiled with some sigh, "After all, that's where I came from."
"Well, I have never been there. I wonder what we need to prepare and pay attention to if we want to go to the South Country?"
Jiao Mo looked back at the igloo. The igloo was also plated with gold by the sunlight, and it looked peaceful and peaceful.
"They seem to be still discussing something. If I have this time, I will talk to you first..."
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat depressing. At least Han Chang's feelings made him feel tormented.
This is of course not a problem with the house, but stems from an anxious state of mind. Not long after, Mr. Shuangyue called Wenying out, as if he wanted to carry out the heavy narration on behalf of Han Zhang. Xiao sat next to him and said bluntly:
"Your brother Wenjiu is currently with Wuyonglan, the evil messenger of lies." Han Chang nodded.
"Wuyonglan is the owner of the Nightmare Tengu. The matter we want to trace is related to the Tengu. You must have thought about what we should do if we encounter Wuyonglan and run into Wenjiu? We don't know what he will do to Wenying now. What kind of attitude? If we think about Wenying, he is an unknown and dangerous factor." Xiao's face was calm, but there was real worry in her words, "Wenying is a smart girl, but she is still a raw jade. She has never seen the world. As we have been together for a long time, I am also very concerned about her, lest she also make some improper judgments and cause trouble."
Han Chang still had a sullen face, and Xiao continued: "So, no matter whether you are still going to look for Lies or embarking on the road to Tengu Tomb, I suggest not to let Wenying follow you too early. As long as you cultivate As a junior, people will want to hone their courage and broaden their horizons. This is also the correct way for a person to grow up. However, the world is not peaceful now, and she cannot just let her take risks."
Han Chang was a little shaken.
"What you said makes sense. But this girl also has her own ideas. I don't know what she will think." As he spoke, Han Yang raised his head and glanced, "Well, is she out?"
"Well, I just took Mr. Shuangyue with me to visit grandma."
At this time, Mr. Shuangyue was walking in the long cave with Wenying. The light in the cave was dim, and there were some water stains on the ground. Wenying held her hand and carefully avoided the rough spots on the ground while explaining to her:
"Grandma doesn't like living in other people's houses. After all these years, she still likes to live in caves. She feels it is the most comfortable and peaceful."
Mr. Shuangyue expressed his understanding. It should be noted that, let alone the old lady among monsters, even the old lady among humans will have some old preferences when it comes to housing choices, which are not the same as those of her grandchildren.
They walked deeper and deeper, and in the end, Lord Shuangyue could no longer see anything. The surroundings were pitch black, and only the echo of footsteps could help her judge that she was still in a cave that was not wide. As they were walking, Wenying, who was pulling her, suddenly stopped, and she almost bumped into the girl.
"Grandma, I'm bringing someone to see you. Well, it's the Six Paths of Impermanence I told you before. I promise you, I'll bring her to see you when she's willing to go out for a walk."
Mr. Shuangyue opened his eyes in a daze, not so much looking, but staring in the direction he was facing. She tried her best to activate her senses and could hear rustling sounds in the darkness. Even so, she couldn't even tell whether the sound was the friction of human clothing or the ruffle of fox fur.
"Coming? My child."
What reached her ears was indeed an old and kind woman's voice. Just by relying on his voice, Mr. Shuangyue was able to outline an amiable image, as if he could personally see this grandma smiling and looking at him.
"Good boy, you have a contract with Tengu. You want to set it free, which is rare. You should go...go, follow your heart, and go to the farther south. Wishes and missions never count. In conflict with each other, punishing evil and promoting good have complemented each other since ancient times. The secret of the Tengu Contract is buried in the Tengu Tomb."
Wenying stopped saying anything, still holding her with her soft little hands, and listened quietly to her grandma's words with her. Mr. Shuangyue was a little stunned and couldn't help but feel curious:
"How many years have you lived in this world? Why do you know so much about the contract? I remember that this contract was made by the ancestors and the Tengu thousands of years ago..."
She heard no reply, only an old and friendly chuckle. In the darkness, Lord Shuangyue suddenly opened his eyes wide, showing an extremely shocked expression.
Chi Zhenzhu told the answer.
