Yu Ye slowly walked to the table, picked up the folded rag, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.
He calmed down a little, sat on the couch, and opened the rag.
On the rag, two paragraphs were written in charcoal.
Previous paragraph: The Heavenly Lost Divine Artifact, one is the Purple Star, the second is the Star Arrow, and the third is the Sea of Stars. The saint comes to the world, the three stars return together, the Nandou is reversed, and the underworld is opened.
The next paragraph: This is a verse on the wall, the price is ten jars of fine wine, you kid are not allowed to default on the bill, we are destined to meet again in the next life.
The two paragraphs are written in a sloppy handwriting, obviously written by Gui Yuanzi. When he arrived at Qimen Island, he was the last one to get off the boat. Was it because he wanted to leave this piece of cloth and the last words on it?
The verses about the cave walls were written in ancient script. Gui Yuanzi promised to decipher them before informing them. He did not forget this.
The last words of "see you in the next life" show that he already knew that he would die. Before, he pretended to be drunk and crazy, but it was just to hide his identity from others.
Was he really scared to death, and who scared him to death?
Yu Ye only felt tired and closed his eyes again.
"Jiaoying..."
"here I am!"
Jiao Ying responded promptly, his soft words filled with concern.
Although she taught Yu Ye the skills and helped Yu Ye embark on the path of cultivation step by step, she could not share the dangers on the way and was unable to help him in times of crisis. She could only care about him silently and accompany him silently.
"Have you seen the woman in red?"
"No!"
"Ah...she is dressed in red, holding a red umbrella, even her headband is red..."
"I saw that woman with you at the entrance of Qimen Island. She didn't say anything at the time, and I didn't pay attention to her."
"No, it was in front of the cemetery on the hillside. She showed up while I was drunk and said that Gui Yuanzi died of fright..."
"You were drunk and crazy at the time and burned Gui Yuanzi. I think you did it deliberately just to expose the truth about Gui Yuanzi's fake death, but no one else came close."
"how could be……"
Jiao Ying didn't see the woman in red. Could it be that he was drunk and became confused?
Yu Ye opened his eyes and gestured: "Let's see -"
"This is……"
"Do you remember that Gui Yuanzi found a stone carving in the cave? I asked him for advice at the time, and he was so mysterious that he refused to reveal a word, but before he died, he left that verse to me."
"The missing artifact, one is the Nine Stars, the second is the Star Arrow, the third is the Star Sea...?"
Jiao Ying pondered: "This passage means that God has lost three artifacts, namely Jiuxing, Xingya, and Xinghai?"
"Oh, are the three artifacts lost in heaven the treasures that the Qizhou monks are looking for?"
"The saint came to the world, the three stars returned together, the Nandou was reversed, and the nether world opened... The implication is that the saint found three artifacts, and the stars moved, and the nether world was opened..."
"What is a saint, what is the underworld, and what is the passage of time?"
"Saint is a title. Those who have perfect talents and virtues are called saints. According to ancient records, the netherworld is the realm of life and death, the realm of yin and yang, and the land of chaotic souls. Immortal cultivators break through life and death, pass through yin and yang, and are not affected by chaotic souls. If you are confused, you can reach the legendary fairyland. And among the stars in the sky, the North Dipper dies and the South Dipper lives. When the stars move, the netherworld may be opened. The so-called fairyland should be the pure land of heaven. All immortal cultivators yearn for it and spend their entire lives searching for it. …”
The ship sets sail again.
Yuye stayed behind closed doors.
No one knocked on the door, and no one called him to clean the pot or wash the dishes. He hid in the cabin alone and breathed, but he was always restless.
Exhausted cultivation can be recovered. And those who died are no longer here forever. The confusion and confusion in my heart are still hard to let go.
When he opened his eyes again, six days had passed.
After consuming two spiritual stones, his cultivation level has returned to its original state.
Yu Ye let out a breath, patted the spirit stone fragments from his hands, turned to hold his chin in his hand, and fell into deep thought again.
The rag left by Gui Yuanzi was still spread on the couch. Next to the rag, there are another piece of white cloth, a jade tablet, a broken sword, an incomplete jade slip, and a purple jade stone.
He didn't know what the so-called lost artifact was. It is also unknown what the Nine Stars, Star Arrows, and Star Sea are, and whether they are related to the treasures that Yunchuan Immortal Sect is looking for.
However, among the items he collected with him, there were also mentions of 'Nandou' and 'Netherworld'.
There is a passage in the jade slips from the Buddhist Scripture Cave in the Northern Qi Mountains: Flying stars enter the South Dou, and nine purples open up the netherworld.
Are there any connection between the two?
There is no doubt that Qiu Bo is an overseas monk. The purple jade he left behind is so powerful that people dare not play with it. Is it related to the treasure or artifact the Yunchuan Sect is looking for?
Qiu Bo also left a last message: To the south of the colorful clouds, the red bird flies north, the golden toad emerges from the water, and the secret of heaven can be found. Destined to be wild, not destined to providence.
There are also the words "天记" on the hilt of the broken sword, and the words "天记" and "和" on the jade tablet.
These items come from the Sutra Cave in Beiqi Mountain, the relics of Feng Laoqi and Qiu Bo, and the verses left by Gui Yuanzi. They seem to have nothing to do with each other, but they are always reminiscent of each other. .
"Brother Yu, the ship is about to dock——"
At this moment, Yu Xin's call came from outside the door.
The ship docked, which meant it had arrived in Qizhou.
Yu Ye took out a ring and kept the relics of Qiu Bo, Feng Laoqi and Gui Yuanzi together with the jade slips from the Buddhist Scripture Cave in the Northern Qi Mountain.
Many confusions remain unknown and will be revealed in the future.
Yu Ye raised his feet from the couch, picked up the bamboo hat, then removed the restrictions and reached out to open the wooden door.
Outside the door, stood four Taoist disciples.
Yu Xin and Luo Chen's injuries were no longer serious. They, He Qingnian and An Yunsheng all changed into new clothes and looked energetic, but their faces were a little more weathered.
Yu Ye was still in his original clothes, covered in dirt and dirt, with a bamboo hat under his arm, looking like a complete country boy.
"It is inconvenient to disturb each other on the day of brother's retreat. Now that we have arrived in Qizhou, it is time to hand this thing over to you!"
Yu Xin handed over a gift ring.
He Qingnian, An Yunsheng, and Luo Chen nodded.
"This is……"
"Proceeds from the Battle of Qimen Island."
"No need!"
Yu Ye waved his hand and refused.
In the past, he would kill people and seize treasures. During the battle on Qimen Island, he did not pick up a single gift ring.
Ahu took Chen Biao down the ship's building and said with emotion: "It is not uncommon for Taoist disciples to board our Chen family ship, but those who encounter strong enemies and can defeat them and reach Qizhou are unique!"
Yu Xin and others raised their hands in greeting.
This time there were five members of the Chen family, and the friendship between them and helping each other was evident.
Yu Ye followed and walked to the bow.
The sun was setting in the west, and it was already evening.
Under the afterglow of the setting sun, a bay is just ahead. There are ships of all sizes moored in the bay, and there is a market town on the nearby hillside.
"This is Qihai Town, which belongs to the Qi State. Although it is not the original anchorage, it does not hinder the trade of medicinal materials. Please follow me to find an inn to stay, and rest for a few days before we discuss it!"
Ahu is familiar with the customs and customs of various places along the coast of Qizhou, and is familiar with the situation of Qi State.
"Qizhou is different from Daze. Five kingdoms coexist. They are Zhongshan, Xuanfeng, Qi, Wei, and Yun. Each country has its own leader and jurisdiction over its territory. There are many immortal sects in each country, varying in size. Qi has the largest immortal sect. It should be the Canghai Gate, but the specific location is unknown. Please do not offend the disciples of the Immortal Gate and the local city lord or town lord, so as not to get into trouble..."
"Thank you, Young Master, for your advice!"
"No need to see anyone outside!"
While talking, the ship sailed into the bay.
After a while, the sails were lowered, the anchor was lowered, the ship docked, and a springboard was put on the pier. There was someone on the dock to receive him, and Chen Biao stepped forward to discuss relevant matters. Everyone packed their bags and stepped off the ship one after another.
After four months, we finally arrived in Qizhou, but there was no noise, no laughter, and not even a smiling face in sight. Everyone silently walked onto the pier, and then walked silently towards Qihai Town under the leadership of Ah Hu.
Yu Ye and A Hu walked side by side.
"Ahu, can you tell us about Zhongshan Kingdom?"
"Are you going to Zhongshan Kingdom?"
"Um!"
"Zhongshan Kingdom is located in the hinterland of Qizhou, tens of thousands of miles away. Because of the distance, not much is known about it."
"When Daze Daomen disciples come to Qizhou, most of them take the Chen family's ships. Do you remember someone named Chenqi or Bai Zhi?"
"I have never heard of these two people..."
Leaving the pier, you will find Qihai Town located in the bay.
It's getting late and the lanterns are starting to turn on.
Pedestrians hurriedly walked on the street, and they looked the same as Daze, but their clothes were slightly different and their accents were slightly different.
A young man came over, who must be a clerk from the local warehouse. After chatting with Ahu for a few words, he led everyone to an inn called "Haifeng Inn" where the shopkeeper and waiters were waiting for them.
The inn is a two-story wooden building with a spacious yard.
Yu Ye, Yu Xin and others were arranged in the guest room on the second floor. After taking a short rest, he fetched a basin of water and was about to wash up, when Ahu suddenly came to the door.
"It's just a coincidence that there are two large trucks from the local warehouse heading to Qiongcheng overnight. It is said that Qiongcheng is not far from Zhongshan, so I would like to go with you. I asked the owner of the truck and he is willing to take you with him. What do you think? "
"When will you leave?"
"Starting soon!"
"Thanks!"
Yu Ye hurriedly wiped his face, put on his bamboo hat, and followed Ahu to the yard. There was a young man waiting in front of the inn, he exchanged hands with A Hu, and wanted to take Yu Ye away.
"Brother Yu——"
Yu Xin, He Qingnian, An Yunsheng, Luo Chen, and several Chen family disciples unexpectedly followed.
"Brother, why are you in such a hurry?"
"You should stay in Qi, why did you leave alone?"
"I heard that you are going to Zhongshan Kingdom. Are you not afraid that Yunchuanmen will cause trouble for you?"
"Stay, stay together, and have someone to take care of you. Why do you have to go to an unpredictable place alone..."
Everyone's condolences were sincere, and they were obviously reluctant to let him go.
"Everything happens for a reason, and misfortunes must have consequences. If we don't go to Yunchuan Gate, how can we save Daze from the fire and water!"
Yu Yefen said, raising his hand and giving a deep salute: "Ahu, all Chen family brothers and Taoist brothers, please take care of yourself!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the inn.
No one could keep him, so they had to send him off later.
Under the cold night, on an unfamiliar street, Yu Ye hurried away alone without looking back.
"Yu Ye, don't forget Huazhou Ahu!"
"The road is long and difficult, but the journey is steady and far-reaching. Brothers, take care—"
——End of this volume——
