After Xu Feng and Liu Ruyan and others parted ways, Xu Ziyi took Xu Feng and turned west into a mountain valley. The two riders quickly disappeared into the mountains and fields.
Liu Ruyan and the others watched them leave. It wasn't until the sound of horse hooves was far away that they spurred their horses and rushed towards another mountain road leading to Zhongnan Mountain.
Xu Feng followed closely behind Xu Ziyi on horseback, but his face was full of sadness. He wanted to rush back to Xianrenju to meet his wife and daughter, but this incident happened for no reason on the way. His former friend He was critically ill and wanted to see him for the last time. How could he refute his face? Besides, he didn't have much time left. He couldn't refuse such a situation no matter what.
Xu Feng's heart was churning: "After so many years of separation, I didn't expect Gu Zhi to still remember me, but I almost forgot about him. Alas! I'm really ashamed. When he was in danger at Yaozi Cliff, I happened to meet him and saved his life. He has always kept it in mind, which shows that he is kind and repays kindness. But that year, I was hunted by people from Flying Eagle Castle. It was because he was not afraid of powerful enemies and hid me in the secret room of his house that he managed to escape. Tribulation, alas, we can really be considered brothers in need!" As he galloped on horseback, his thoughts surged in his heart. Thinking of the high-spirited years of his youth, he couldn't help but lament the ruthlessness of time.
In a short time, the two of them rushed to an ancient mountain road. At this time, they had already traveled more than ten miles. The desolate and secluded ancient road extended from the foot of the mountain to the west, leading directly to the depths of the vast mountains in the distance.
The ancient road is very quiet, and there seems to be very few people. There are large rice fields beside the road. At this time, the fields are somewhat deserted, and no seasonal crops are planted. However, the puddles in the fields reflect the blue sky and white clouds in the distance, making it appear... Quiet and peaceful. There is a stone tablet standing on the roadside, with three powerful characters "Qingyun Realm" engraved on it.
The two people reined in and stopped in front of the stone tablet. Looking at the inscriptions on the stone tablet, they couldn't help but be startled: Qingyun Realm? It turns out that this is Qingyun Realm! Fast forward more than ten years, and I am here again without wanting to go round and round. It's a pity that she is already dead! ...I am sorry for you mother and son, I am the one who harmed you!
Xu Feng stared at the stone tablet for a long time and suddenly murmured: "I didn't expect that more than ten years later, I would come here again. What a trick of fate!"
Xu Ziyi asked in confusion: "Has Master Xu ever been to this Qingyun Realm?"
Xu Feng looked into the vast distance and sighed faintly: "Yes, I have been to Qingyun Realm many years ago. It was here that I met her!" He suddenly withdrew his eyes, flickered, realized his gaffe, and hurriedly closed his mouth .
Xu Ziyi was confused when he heard this, and asked in surprise: "Who is she?"
"Oh, no, it's a friend of mine from a long time ago! It's all old things many years ago." Xu Feng looked at him and didn't want to say too much.
"I heard from my teacher that Daxia Xu made many friends in the world in his early years. My teacher admires Daxia Xu very much! My teacher will definitely be very happy to see you this time." Xu Ziyi looked very excited.
Xu Feng mused: "This road is still the fortress leading to Kansai. It's still the same. The first time I left the country was fifteen years ago!" A faint smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Can we get to Huayin before dark?" Xu Feng asked.
"According to our current schedule, we can reach there before dark! Do you want to take a break, Master Xu?" Xu Ziyi said with concern.
Xu Feng looked up at the sky and saw a goshawk circling high above his head. The bright sunlight was dazzling. He couldn't look straight for a long time. He lowered his head and said slowly: "No, it's important to hurry! We have to climb over these mountains as soon as possible. If I don't If you remember correctly, you can reach Sangzi Village after passing the mountain in front." He turned back to look at Xu Ziyi.
Xu Ziyi frowned and asked curiously: "Xu Daxia also knows about Sangzi Village? I heard that it is a village where strange things often happen. A few years ago, five people got lost in it and could never come out again. .”
Xu Feng pondered for a while, then suddenly smiled at him and said, "Do you believe there are ghosts in this world?" He smiled kindly, and his broad forehead shone brightly in the sun.
"Hey, I don't believe in ghosts! There are no ghosts in this world at all. People always suspect that there are ghosts in the world. It's just that they are naturally timid and deliberately make up a set of excuses to scare others. Or there may be some good people who pretend to be gods and confuse others. Just all living beings
! "He said, looking at Xu Feng seriously.
"Yes, people in the world are always full of imagination and doubt about things they don't understand. I never believe in ghosts and gods. If there are ghosts in this world, who has seen them with their own eyes? What do ghosts look like? What does it look like?" He said quietly, "However, everything in this world is mutually reinforcing, but there are indeed some bizarre things that happen. We cannot speculate based on common sense." Xu Feng suddenly thought of something, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
Xu Ziyi untied a water hyacinth from his waist, presented it to Xu Feng, and said with concern: "Xu DaXia, can you drink some water? The sun is strong enough. When we get to Huashan, I will ask Tongmei to make some wine and food to welcome Xu Feng!"
Xu Feng waved his hand and said with a smile: "Shaoxia Xu, you are too polite. Your Majesty and I are old acquaintances. We are not outsiders, so why go to all the trouble! Come on, let's rush to Huashan!" He tightened the reins and the horse The child sneezed, shook his head, raised his front legs, and let out a light hiss.
The two of them galloped up the mountain road and passed through a green bamboo forest. The yellow leaves on the ground were lifted up by the horses' hooves. In the empty mountains and fields, only the clear and rapid sound of horse hooves echoed throughout the valley.
After running for more than ten miles to the west and circling the mountain road, the front suddenly became clear, and a piece of yellow land suddenly appeared in front of us. Ahead was a remote village located between two mountains. A row of low and dilapidated blue-tiled houses are scattered and hidden in a green bamboo forest. It seems that the shouting can be vaguely heard. .
Xu Ziyi turned around and said to Xu Feng who was riding on the horse: "Xu Daxia, this is Sangzi Village! There is a dirt road passing through the village. This village is very strange, we'd better go around it!" He pointed to the row of houses beside the bamboo forest. .
Xu Feng nodded and said: "I haven't been here for many years, and I didn't expect that there are still people living in this mysterious village. Tell me, how could those five living people disappear for no reason in broad daylight? There must be something wrong with it. A well-known secret."
Xu Ziyi frowned and said, "Xu Daxia is saying that these people did not get lost in the village, but had other reasons? Or, that they were all killed in the village?"
Xu Feng said: "Who can guess the strange things in the world! How far is this place from Huashan?"
Xu Ziyi replied: "There are still about seventy miles to go. If nothing goes wrong, we will definitely reach Huashan before dark."
