Ten days later, at the foot of Hangxun Mountain.
There were still four people and one horse, roasting a wild cat around a bonfire. The firelight illuminated everyone's face, which was red and had a certain Jianghu charm.
Yu Qin's injuries have basically recovered and he is the same as before. Huang Shan has also improved a lot. Even though he has injured his bones, he still needs to be more careful and cannot fight, but there is no problem in walking.
The group of people walked north through the mountains and wild swamps, deliberately avoiding big cities. Big cities must have their sea fishing documents, and you are absolutely not allowed to go there. Along the way, they also saw many small villages scattered in the mountains and fields, but they did not bother them. After all, there were people everywhere, and it was better to do less than to do more.
There are no officers and soldiers in the mountains and forests, and the court also knows the importance. If there is a large-scale search, the troops will definitely not be able to concentrate. How can a few small soldiers go to die in front of a five-level sword cultivator? It is estimated that the head is missing without even being able to send out a signal.
After getting along day and night for a few days, everyone got to know each other a lot.
Huang Shan is a big drunkard, and he has a storage bracelet, which is a very mysterious thing. I have never told Xu Huaigu about it before. Although it looks inconspicuous on the hand, it has a foot-square space inside, which can store items. , and it has no weight. It is a very precious fairy treasure. Even Zuo Qiuxun is a little jealous.
That bracelet was one of the few relics left by his master. There were not many valuable items in it, but it filled a corner of the wine jar.
Zuo Qiu Xun spent most of his time admiring the scenery along the way, except occasionally practicing his sword. Sometimes he would play a pipa when he saw something rising. Xu Huaigu thinks this is the reason why Zuoqiu Xun plays the pipa so well. Her pipa music always contains real landscapes.
Zuo Qiuxun always makes Xu Huaigu feel that this is the real immortal cultivator, pursuing that little bit of freedom in the ruthless cracks of the great road.
The weather is about to enter winter, it has not snowed yet, but the temperature is also very low.
Huang Shan "without hesitation" took out a large jar of wine and three wine bowls from his bracelet. He first filled a bowl for the other three people, and then he drank directly from the wine jar with a look on his face. satisfy.
In this cold winter, wine is a good thing. After drinking it, your body is like a small stove, and you are not afraid of the cold.
When Xu Huaigu was in a small bandit village in Fengtou Mountain, he also saw bandits sometimes going up to the mountains to hunt in winter, and they would always bring a little liquor with them.
However, those wines were all sorghum wine brewed in the cottage. They tasted spicy and strong, and were really unpleasant to drink. It is only used to refresh people's spirits during the severe cold in winter or during night vigils. No one enjoys drinking.
Xu Huaigu never liked drinking. Even on the night when Yu Qin was taken away by the officials and Huang Shan invited him to get drunk, he didn't drink. But this time, he felt that he finally had a taste of the world, so he planned to drink a little more.
He took a small sip first and found that it tasted pretty good. It was a little lighter than the wine he drank before and had a more fragrant aroma. Then he took another big sip.
When Zuo Qiu Didn’t you learn any of Ye Xiu’s arrogance? It’s really ruined Ye Xiu’s face. Do you know that it’s because of Ye Xiu like you that the immortal family will look down on Ye Xiu. Last time, the little pot of wine was still Do you have any? We agreed to have some leftover. Even after rescuing Yu Qin for so many days, I still haven’t seen you take it out. Please hurry up and take a sip of it."
Huang Shan was nervous. He gave Zuo Qiuxun the wine last time because he wanted to leave a good impression on her because he was pretty. He drank more than half of the pot in one gulp. Huang Shan felt distressed when he thought about it. No matter how beautiful she was, he couldn't give her a drink this time.
He took a big sip of wine and said boldly: "What did Zuoqiu Sword Immortal say? I don't know about other wild cultivators, but I, Huang Shanhao, am not heroic, and everyone doesn't know? To tell you the truth, I drank all the wine last time." Oh, I really feel sorry for the Great Sword Immortal."
Zuo Qiuxun didn't bother to take out a jug of good wine from this iron cock. He glared at him contemptuously and drank it.
Yu Qin has only seen wine, but never drank it. Her father told her that only men could drink, not women. However, when she saw Zuo Qiuxun drinking, she curiously picked up the wine bowl and put it to the tip of her nose to smell it.
A fresh fragrance came in, tempting her. She really wanted to take a taste, but thinking of her father's words, she was a little hesitant.
All alcoholics have one thing in common: they like to persuade people who don't drink to drink.
Huang Shan is obviously in this category.
He looked at Yu Qin's hesitation with a smile, tried his best to persuade her to drink, and said: "Yu Qin, wine is a good thing. Drinking wine can make you more beautiful, just like Zuoqiu Sword Immortal."
Unexpectedly, Zuo Qiuxun did not refute, but responded: "That's right, sister Qin'er, drinking wine will make you beautiful. By then, there will be a lot of men who like my sister, and I will be so angry with that surname. Xu’s.”
Yu Qin didn't quite believe it, frowning and wondering: "But why did my father tell me that women can't drink?"
Zuo Qiuxun was eloquent and immediately replied: "Silly sister, your father is of course afraid that you will be seduced by some man when you become beautiful, so he won't let you drink it. Now you can drink it."
Yu Qin was naively deceived by them and actually took a big sip. When the wine enters the mouth, the fragrance spreads between the lips and teeth, which is indeed wonderful. She also wanted to taste it carefully, but the wine seemed to have changed its taste in her mouth. It was spicy and pungent, which was really unexpected to her. She quickly swallowed the wine, choking and coughing several times.
Zuo Qiuxun and Huang Shan both laughed loudly, as if they were drinking the most beautiful and mellow wine in the world.
Xu Huaigu just laughed dryly. After this period of time, he and Yu Qin became somewhat alienated.
Yu Qin is a very shy person and clearly expressed her feelings, but Xu Huaigu did not reply. The relationship between the two is a bit subtle.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Huang Shan pretended to be casual and said, "Actually, Yiyun came to me to see his father before we left Xingqing. Her father's soul was incomplete and was taken away by a ghost. She wanted us to help her. How do you decide?"
Xu Huaigu and Yu Qin had more contact with Yiyun, so they were naturally inclined to help her. Thinking of the catastrophic disaster that had hit the Yi family and the decline of their family fortunes, it was not easy for Yi Yun, who was thirteen or fourteen years old, to support the family by herself. If given the chance, they are all willing to help Yiyun.
Zuo Qiuxun looked at Huang Shan with penetrating eyes, making him panic.
Zuo Qiuxun said: "The ghost that steals people's souls is already a big ghost that can transform into the world. It can survive without relying on the human body. It has to be in the sixth or seventh realm. Huang Shan, what do you think?"
Huang Shan was a little anxious: "That's not necessarily true. Some low-level ghosts can also capture people's souls after acquiring certain special skills. We can go and take a look first, and we can make a decision then."
Zuo Qiu Xun saw him showing his little tail, and he understood in his heart, and said: "Okay, Huang Shanren, don't you just like that girl? Why do you have to be so coy as a grown man?"
Huang Shanggang was about to defend, but she waved her hand to signal him to shut up and said: "When I break through to the Sixth Realm and find a suitable natal flying sword, I will go there again, otherwise there will be no discussion."
Huang Shan was relieved. As long as he had her promise, no matter what the conditions were, there was always hope. Otherwise, if he had to go alone, he would really be going to hell.
Yu Qin drank wine for the first time, her face flushed, and asked: "Sister, can I also practice?"
Zuo Qiu Give it to my sister."
Huang Shan felt unhappy.
To be fair, Huang Shan's method is already relatively advanced in the world of spiritual practice. What Zuo Qiuxun said was like rags. How could he have such a high vision?
However, considering that she is in her early twenties, she has cultivated in the fifth realm, and her skills must be excellent. Could she be a disciple of a large sect?
But even if he is a disciple of a large number of sects, at this age, the five realms are the direct descendants of the sect master, right? Of course, the major sects in Huang Shan's eyes were only sects like Zixia Fuyao. As for Sun Xiang, a Taoist priest from Mount Taihua who had entered the Seventh Realm at the age of twenty-four, they were still incomparable.
But why would a large number of disciples assassinate court officials? How could they be mixed up with miscellaneous fish like us? She must have another chance.
Xu Huaigu didn't chat with them, he was still thinking about Yu Qin.
He is usually quite smart, so why is he stuck in this situation and unable to get out?
He really couldn't think of it, so he simply didn't want to think about it and looked up at the stars. I don't know why, every time I see the starry sky, I feel a sense of intimacy. It's like all the burdens have been lifted off your shoulders, and it's unparalleled ease.
There was a cool feeling on my forehead, and small ice crystals fell down and turned into melted water.
Xu Huaigu cried out in surprise, so the other three people looked at him.
Zuo Qiuxun also noticed the snow, and his mood suddenly became better.
The first snow of this year, wrapped in friendship and beauty, has arrived just like this.
There was a bonfire and small snowflakes were falling all over the sky. The chirping of birds sounded for no apparent reason, as if celebrating the holiness of the first snow. He even smelled the fragrance of fallen leaves and pine resin, which was refreshing.
His whole body was dripping with joy, and something crazily penetrated his body, dispelling the fatigue.
The three of them were surprised to see Xu Huaigu undergo a strange change.
Huang Shan frowned and asked, "Is he... breaking the boundary?"
Zuo Qiuxun's eyes flashed with appreciation and he said: "Yes, he is breaking through the realm."
Huang Shan was even more puzzled: "He didn't do anything, how come he broke through?"
Zuo Qiu It’s easy to break through.”
She paused and then added: "However, his method is indeed a bit strange. It is not a pure sword cultivation method. It seems that there is a bit of Taoist connotation in it."
The Taoist connotation is actually the golden shuttle talisman in Xu Huaigu's heart.
Yu Qin looked at his peaceful face quietly, feeling sincerely happy. I didn't break the situation for him, but I felt sorry for this face that I hadn't seen for a long time and had forgotten all my troubles.
Xu Huaigu is still breaking through the realm, spiritual energy continues to pour into his body, and Xu Huaigu's inner lake is gradually taking shape.
The most critical factor for a monk to break through from the second realm to the third realm is because of the theory of the Heart Lake. Once the inner lake emerges, one's personal talents are highlighted.
Huang Shan said expectantly: "I don't know how big the heart lake created by Xu Huaigu is. I think when I was in the Third Realm, there was only a small puddle. Xu Huaigu's talent is quite good. It should be as big as a small pond."
When he was in the third realm, the size of the heart lake was already a small pond, which was already a very high evaluation. Thinking about Huang Shan's current state of the fourth realm, the heart lake was just a small pond.
Zuo Qiuxun shook his head and said, "He won't open up the inner lake."
Huang Shan wondered: "How is it possible? Aren't all monks in the three realms born in the heart lake?"
Zuoqiu Xun didn't answer, but suddenly looked at the darkness behind him and whispered: "Someone is coming."
Huang Shan also looked into the darkness, as if facing a formidable enemy.
If you meet someone in the wilderness and come to your door, it's bound to be up to no good. He's either a robber or a madman, which is really troublesome.
Zuo Qiuxun said seriously: "Huang Shan, you deal with it first."
She then jumped up into a tall tree.
Yu Qin looked nervously at the dark place, the wind and snow seemed to be getting worse.
A gentle male voice came from the darkness: "The snow is falling on my head, the wind is biting my heart, it's so cold. Brother, it's our destiny to meet in the world. Can you warm me by the fire?"
