In late autumn in the wild, the scenery is particularly unique.
The waxy yellow branches and leaves are still hanging on the tree, and the scorched yellow fallen leaves are guarding the roots of the tree and refuse to leave, but they have long since dried up and changed their shape.
The grass is much more tenacious than the dead leaves, and it enjoys the rest of its life peacefully, because it knows that its seeds have been buried deeply in the soil, and will be reborn again after the cold winter.
The river flows calmly, because it also understands that the cold will only bring it a layer of floating ice on the surface, which cannot completely block its progress.
The birds are chirping, knowing that the severe winter here is not too cold, so they are happily preparing to welcome the same kind flying from the north at any time.
The little Nian beast jumped up and down in front, Ying Zheng and Zhan Jian walked side by side, followed by Xu Fu.
Both the two beasts were attracted by this beautiful exquisiteness. They felt extremely comfortable and relaxed while walking freely in the deep mountains and old forests.
Needless to say, Bamboo Jian and Xiao Nian Beast have been confined to a specific area for many years, which is not much different from being in a cage.
Although Ying Zheng often travels around, he doesn't just hang around. Instead, he spends most of his time rushing, and has no time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and appreciate the customs.
Xu Fu was also trapped in the city all year round and almost never went out to play.
When you feel relaxed, you will naturally talk more and the topics will be relaxed.
"Master, the place you chose for them is really good." The little Nian beast walking in front waggled its tail and turned around and said, "It makes me want to settle here."
Ying Zheng smiled and said: "Okay, when I complete the task, I will be old by then, and then we will find a place like this to retire."
The little Nian beast curled his lips and said, "Who are you kidding? You won't be old in a few hundred years."
"That's true," Ying Zheng murmured, "I still don't understand why this Linggu Pill is so magical and can unlock the divinity of ordinary people and even dumb animals."
Zhan Jian smiled and said, "I think it's amazing too. When we stayed underground, we didn't feel anything bad, but when we came out, we realized we were like monsters."
Little Nian Beast answered: "It's not surprising, we also see humans as monsters."
Ying Zheng was visibly startled, thought for a moment and smiled: "Not to mention, what you said does make some sense. Of course different types of groups see each other as monsters, because there are many things that each other cannot understand."
"That's why I say that this entire planet is just a chessboard for the game between the Gods and the Dragons." Xiaonian Beast said, "We are just pawns at best. Although we can live without either of them, if one party has It’s going to change, but you have to listen to it.”
"You summed it up well." Ying Zheng nodded, "Sometimes I envy ordinary people. They don't have to worry about major world affairs, and they don't have to work hard to hide so many secrets."
Xu Fu sighed: "Although what you said is right, Your Majesty, it is not entirely right. Who knows if the people will be willing to help us share this burden? Just like me, after knowing so many secrets, I have become more active. Maybe there are Many people will be like me."
"Of course this is true for good people, but not necessarily for evil people." Ying Zheng said, "That's why I said that the Tiancheng lineage is quite strict in selecting talents. If you can join the Tiancheng lineage, it is considered a blessing."
"Hehe, it's thanks to the king's unique insight." Xu Fu said with a smile.
"Stop flattering me," Ying Zheng said. "If you don't do well, you may be in danger of being silenced."
Xu Fu: "..."
Little Nian Beast turned around and said, "You must be hungry. Let's sit down and have a rest. I'll catch some fish for you."
Ying Zheng thought: Why do you eat fish as soon as you come out? You can't change the taste. After finding a place under the shade of a tree, Ying Zheng and Xu Fu sat down and leaned against the trunk of the tree. Bamboo Shooting took out the bamboo they had just cut and began to chew it.
"The way you eat it, it seems like these bamboos won't last until you get home." Ying Zheng joked.
"Let's chop some more when we go back." Zhu Jian said, "I eat a lot, and these bamboos can be digested quickly.
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Xu Fu said: "But you can't bring too much, otherwise Twenty-seven will have opinions again." Xiu Shuzhu
Ying Zheng said: "Then bring more bamboo shoots back. If you grow some yourself, it will be enough to eat for a while."
While talking, the little Nian beast ran back with two fish in his mouth, dropped them and ran back again.
Xu Fu started to light a fire and collect the fish scales, while Ying Zheng followed the little Nian beast to the river with a cloth bag.
After a delicious meal, Ying Zheng lay comfortably on the slightly yellowed grass. Xu Fu extinguished the bonfire beside him, with the bamboo shoots leaning against the tree trunk, and the little Nian beast crawling at his feet.
Such pleasant days are indeed rare. Not only did Ying Zheng not want to leave, but the other three did the same.
As the sun went down, Ying Zheng stretched, stood up and said, "The repairs are almost done. We also walked around in a big circle and saw what we should see. We will find a bamboo forest and chop some bamboo shoots. Then Find a place to camp and go find Twenty-Seven tomorrow morning."
Xu Fu immediately packed his luggage and parcels. Bamboo shoots patted his full belly and stood up. Little Nian shook his mane and then jumped up to the hill to look at the situation ahead.
Since there are traces of hunters, they must not be allowed to see them.
That night, they found a bamboo forest to live in. This time, Bamboo Shoots not only had enough to eat, but also cut down enough bamboo joints and dug out a lot of bamboo shoots.
Early the next morning, Ying Zheng led the team back to the cave, met up with Nian Qi, and went directly to the Queen Mother Temple of the West in Kunlun Mountain.
It is still the source of the Yellow River, and it is still the secret passage.
The difference is that this time there is no need to let the little Nian beast swim.
Ying Zheng looked at Sun Jian and asked curiously: "Why did King Xi design the mechanism like this in the first place? If you really want to crack it, it's not that difficult."
"Maybe it's just a sense of ritual that can make visitors pay more attention to the source of the Five Elements." Sun Jian said.
"Then where does the water from the Five Elements Source go?" Ying Zheng asked again.
Zhu Jian scratched his head and said, "This is going to be difficult for you, but I have heard that the blueprints for building this place are hidden somewhere in the West Queen Mother Temple. If you can find it, you can get an idea."
"Then let's go back first."
We followed the secret passage to the source of the Five Elements, then passed the ladder to the West King's Pavilion, and then passed the ladder to the West Queen Mother Temple.
When Bamboo Leaf and Bamboo Ya saw their father coming back, they both jumped over and ran over.
Bamboo tip picked one up in one hand and kissed it on the left and on the right.
"Look, what dad has brought back for you." Zhan Jian put down the two children, took Xu Fu's package, and took out a few bamboo sticks.
The bamboo shoot leaves and shoot buds were happily picked up and handed to his mother.
"There are so many bamboos and bamboo shoots. It seems that your trip was not in vain." Bamboo Root said.
"That's how much." The bamboo shoot tip raised the tip of his nose and said, "This time I saw several bamboo forests in just one corner of Min Mountain. These bamboo shoots were specially planted by King Qin for us. After eating them for a while, we Just move."
"Where to move? That Minshan you were talking about?" Sungen asked.
Zhan Jian nodded: "That place is so good, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. We couldn't bear to leave, so we stayed there for one night before coming back."
Thinking of that beautiful picture, Zhan Gen felt fascinated unconsciously.
"If you have anything to say, we'll talk later. King Qin still has business to attend to." Sun Jian interrupted its reverie and led Ying Zheng towards the nine stone steps and onto the high platform.
The groove is still lying quietly in the hidden gap, still exuding a faint colorful charm, and has not changed much.
Ying Zheng looked around again and saw nothing unusual, so he ordered Xu Fu to take out the lead box containing the Third Eye.
The moment he opened the lead box, the Third Eye inside suddenly trembled, and then the colorful halo of the groove suddenly flickered.
"Look." Zhan Jian said loudly.
"It seems that they are echoing each other." Ying Zheng said, "This is indeed the base of the Celestial Eye."
Ying Zheng takes action
He took out the third eye from the lead box and carefully placed it on the groove. As expected, it fit perfectly.
However……
Nothing has changed.
"It fits so well, how come there is no reaction?" Xu Fu said.
Bamboo Jian said: "Wait a little longer, maybe it will take a while to react."
After waiting for a while, there was still no movement.
Ying Zheng picked up the Third Eye: "It seems that you need to open the Third Eye before you can see the changes."
Immediately, he turned the tip of the Third Eye and pressed inside. The next moment, the five pits of the Third Eye slowly emitted a faint light. The colorful light was very similar to that in the grooves.
"It should be OK now." Zhan Jian said.
Ying Zheng nodded and placed the activated Third Eye into the groove again.
The moment the Third Eye came into contact with the groove, the colorful halos instantly connected together, and at the same time, a low whistle-like sound emitted from the connection. xь.
Ying Zheng took them a few steps back while observing what was going on there.
Immediately afterwards, the base of the Heavenly Eye began to slowly rotate, supporting the Heavenly Eye, in the clockwise direction.
After rotating for a full week, the base and the Third Eye began to sink during the rotation, and the colorful halo that had been blocked flickered again, and it was more intense than before.
As the Third Eye slowly sinks, the groove below it has turned into a circular pit.
Suddenly, there was another muffled sound from down there, followed by a sound that was all too familiar to Ying Zheng - the sound of a tripod.
That is the unique sound of Jiuding, which is only emitted when combined with the activated Third Eye.
Could it be that there is a big cauldron hidden underneath?
If it really exists, it is not surprising. The big cauldron is the carrier of the Third Eye. Only when it is placed in the cauldron can the Third Eye play more roles. Otherwise, it is just a luminous stone.
Xu Fu didn't know what King Qin was thinking, so he asked anxiously: "Your Majesty, will this third eye be swallowed by that stone?"
Ying Zheng said: "Don't panic, even if it swallows it, we will dig three feet into the ground to dig it out."
Interestingly, the hole holding the Third Eye seemed to understand his words and suddenly stopped sinking.
Immediately afterwards, something seemed to be rising upwards from the pit.
Ying Zheng signaled them not to move, and he slowly leaned forward.
It turned out that what was rising slowly was a ring-shaped structure made of bronze. Judging from the texture on the edge, it was indeed a mouth tripod, but it looked much smaller than a nine tripod.
This cauldron rises a little slowly, perhaps because it is so old and the mechanisms below are aging.
Both the two beasts looked at the changes here and paid no attention to the movements in other places.
Finally, the small cauldron rose completely. It had round ears and a round belly, but the legs were triangular. The third eye lay safely in the belly of the cauldron, as if it had been bonded to the bottom of the belly of the cauldron.
Ying Zheng walked around to the side and saw three oracle bone inscriptions written on the tripod: Xiwang Ding!
He went around to the other side, and on this side it was written: There is a nest cast.
After going around in a circle, Ying Zheng knelt down to observe the bottom and feet of the Xiwang Cauldron.
Sure enough, there is a small mechanism on the inside of a tripod foot, which should be where the Xiwang Cauldron is opened.
