The sun was scorching in the sky, the mountain wind was howling, and a group of strong horses galloped on the desolate mountain road.
The sound of hooves could be heard in the mountains and fields, and people galloped through the forest, startling a flock of birds to flutter into the air.
Before they knew it, everyone had galloped several miles away on horseback, winding down the mountain road. The Eagle Castle behind them gradually blurred until it disappeared from sight.
The further you go down, the narrower the mountain road becomes. On one side is a steep and vertical cliff, as if you will slip and fall if you are not careful.
Not far ahead, there is a granite boundary monument with three elegant and powerful characters "Flying Eagle Castle" carved on it.
Obviously, arriving here has already left the boundaries of Flying Eagle Castle.
The pace of the group of people gradually slowed down, and the one running ahead was heading south. He had been working at Eagle Castle for ten years and was very familiar with the terrain here. He led the way and chose the route.
The road turned south, and when the horse stopped, he pulled the reins, looked back at the Eagle Castle hidden behind the cliff, and suddenly felt emotional, and sighed quietly: "Ten years! It's been ten years since I came here! Today! We can finally leave!" There was a deep melancholy between his brows.
Everyone behind him stopped and looked at him, then followed his gaze.
Xu Feng said slowly: "Does Zhuangshi Lu have any unresolved matters?"
Lu Xiangnan smiled bitterly and said, "Hey, maybe I'll never come back once I leave!" He sighed deeply, his words filled with an indescribable melancholy.
Everyone looked at each other, and there was a hint of sadness in their hearts following his expression and words.
Although I can't fully understand his mood at the moment, parting is always sad. Besides, this is the place where he has lived for ten years. Once he leaves, no one will inevitably feel reluctant to leave.
Everyone was silent. After a long time, Lu Xiangnan smiled sadly and murmured: "I have to leave after all, but I really can't bear to leave the brothers who have been with me day and night! I hope each of them can be well." It turned out that in his heart, he The ones I can't let go of are my brothers. There was a sad look on his face, and he suddenly showed deep attachment.
Xu Feng smiled lightly and said: "Zhuangshi Lu cares about his brothers so much. He is really a caring person! After you meet Ma Xiaoyun, won't you be able to return to Eagle Castle? But I don't know why Zhuangshi is so emotional?" Xu Feng She highly praised his thoughts and comforted him softly.
Liu Ruyan looked at the flowing water in the straight deep stream next to her. Some vigorous rock pines grew on the cliff in the distance, and clusters of rock grass hanging down like long hair hung from the cliff, floating in the mountain wind. .
Luo Xiangxue followed Liu Ruyan's gaze and asked doubtfully, "Why didn't we see this cliff when we came?" She had just been speeding along with everyone, but ignored the terrain and scenery along the way. Now she stopped. When I came down, I realized that this road was not the one I took when I went up the mountain before, and I couldn't help but feel doubtful.
She looked at the scenery far and near, then turned to look at Xu Feng, Lu Xiangnan and Lei Zhentian. Lu Xiangnan smiled lightly and said: "There are two roads in front of the mountain and the back of Feiying Castle. When you go up the mountain, you take the road on the front mountain. , this road is the secret road in the back mountain, and it is also the road closer than the front mountain, so most people in Flying Eagle Castle like to take this road."
After everyone rested for a while, Xu Feng raised his head and looked at the sky. The sunlight was still strong. He just raised his head and then lowered it. He said quietly: "Let's go down the mountain quickly while it's still early. If it's close to sunset, it will be difficult to travel!" "
Lei Zhentian also echoed: "Yes, let's hurry up as soon as possible! This mountain road will be difficult to travel after dark!"
Luo Xiangxue opened her eyes wide and suddenly said: "Uncle Lei is saying that there may be wild beasts in these barren mountains and wild mountains!"
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but laugh and said: "Yes, maybe there will be a big devil who kills people without batting an eye, a ghost that eats people's hearts!" After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but smile. He said this clearly to scare Luo Xiangxue on purpose.
Luo Xiangxue's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her body couldn't help but tremble. She was actually startled by what he said, and said with tongue-tied eyes: "Really, is there really some kind of devil or some kind of ghost? Oh, Brother Liu, please stop talking. All this is just to scare people!"
When everyone saw this, they all burst into laughter at the funny words of these two people. After laughing, Xu Feng said: "These days, in order to find brother Chu, everyone has tightened their heartstrings, especially nephew Liu, who has been feeling depressed. It is rare to see nephew with a cheerful mind, but he also has leisure time. Ah!" He twirled his beard and looked at Liu Ruyan with a smile.
Luo Xiangxue was filled with emotion and sighed quietly: "Yes, everyone has experienced too many hardships and obstacles along the way, and Brother Liu is often frowning. I'm really worried about what he will do!" She turned to Liu Ruyan stared at him quietly, her eyes full of pity.
Lei Zhentian pondered and said slowly: "Nephew Liu is a benevolent, righteous and filial person, so he is naturally worried about Brother Chu's safety, but I believe that Brother Chu is a good person, and nothing will happen to him. Nephew, please don't be too embarrassed. I’m worried!”
Xu Feng said: "From what Brother Lei said, those people were originally looking for Nephew Liu. The reason why they kidnapped Brother Chu must be to lure Nephew Liu to show up. They expected that Nephew Liu would definitely go to rescue the master. , presumably they won’t harm Brother Chu until they see Nephew Liu Xian again.”
Lei Zhentian said: "But no matter what, we must not mess up the situation, and we must not underestimate the enemy. I heard that this hell gate is also a place where dragons and crouching tigers are hidden, and we must not act rashly!"
Everyone was chatting away, feeling much more relaxed than before. The atmosphere is no longer as depressing as before, and gradually becomes more lively.
Liu Ruyan looked at the winding mountain road ahead, frowned and said, "It's getting late, let's leave quickly. We must get to the bottom of the mountain before dark."
Everyone looked at each other and nodded, tightened the reins, and let the horses run. The mountain road was rugged and it was not easy to gallop, so they had to drive the horses carefully and slowly, bypassing a ridge and walking slowly along the cliffs. The horses reached a dangerous point, and everyone Be more cautious. There is an unfathomable cliff next to you. If you are not careful, you and your horse will fall down. Everyone secretly sweated.
After finally getting through that dangerous road, I let out a long sigh of relief.
After passing this cliff, the mountain road in front becomes open and flat. There are dense trees on both sides of the mountain road, and the forest is covered with various exotic flowers and plants. There is a faint fragrance of flowers and plants floating in the air.
At this time, the group of people had descended halfway up the mountain and entered a wide jungle.
Lu Xiangnan suddenly said: "This is Xifeng Ridge, not far from the foot of the mountain! If we walk in a hurry, we can reach the foot of the mountain in another hour. We will rest at the foot of the mountain inn tonight!"
When everyone heard this, they immediately beamed with joy. Liu Ruyan said: "Brother Lu, where is this place under the mountain?"
Lu Xiangnan smiled slightly and said: "At the foot of the mountain is Dafengji, which is under the jurisdiction of Jianmen Pass. Although it is just an unknown and remote place, there are many traveling merchants coming and going, but it is also a lively place! Wine shops and inns There are quite a few!”
Xu Feng nodded and said: "Then we will settle down in Dafengji tonight! Everyone is hungry, so when we get down the mountain, we will find a good inn, fill our bellies first, and then stay overnight!"
Everyone cheered up and started galloping. The strong horse was galloping in the forest, the sound of hoofbeats was heard, and soon it ran a long way.
