The days flew by, and another ten and a half years passed.
During these ten and a half years, Xu Huaigu stayed in the Water God Palace, writing letters and consolidating his realm. Of course, with his temperament, he naturally went outside for a walk.
It is said that the place where the Water God Palace is located is also a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. The Luhua River here is close to its source. The river is clear and sweet, carrying the chill brought from the snow-capped mountains. It is very similar to the Lingjiang River in Xu Huaigu's hometown. A few days ago, Xu Huaigu felt like having fun, so he walked upstream for a day and night. He saw an extremely high mountain range in the distance. The high mountains were covered with white snow and black ice, which was the deep and deep mountain range. Pale blue. qs
Xu Huaigu really wanted to go up to see the scenery, but Luzhu had persuaded him not to go up the mountain before. Of course, nothing would happen in the Luhua River, but if she went to the mountain, it would not be the territory under her jurisdiction. That mountain range can be said to be the ancestral mountain of Feiyu Continent, known as the origin of Feiyu Continent’s dragon veins. There is a great mountain god of the Tenth Realm occupying it. If Xu Huaigu goes there, unnecessary trouble will inevitably arise.
Staying in the Water God Palace would have already caused trouble for Luzhu. After hearing this, Xu Huaigu gave up the idea of climbing the mountain. It's better to stay in the Water God Palace, otherwise if you don't even go back to East Fuyao Continent, there will be another turmoil, and the return home will be delayed again.
Today is July 16th. At night, Xu Huaigu prepared things in his room, planned the route, and prepared to set off back to Dongfuyao Island the next day.
Luzhu's news about the situation in the south of East Fuyao Continent came yesterday. It was said that the formation on the border had been attacked by monsters several times. Although the formation is still functioning normally, there are reasons why the demon clan just wants to test. If they are really determined to attack, the formation will have very limited effect. This is at least a warning. The demon clan is already ready to move, and a general attack may be launched at any time. Correspondingly, the armies of the four major countries in East Fuyao Continent have also been deployed and stationed on the border, and war is about to break out.
After Xu Huaigu heard the news, he couldn't sit still with worry. No matter what, he must dare to return to East Fuyao Continent before the demon clan launches a general attack.
Qingling is the place closest to the border. Once the demon clan attacks, Qingling will inevitably fall first. And that was his hometown. He had been wandering away for too long, and many beautiful memories were still there, waiting for him to pick them up again. If he can't go back to Qingling again, he will regret it for the rest of his life.
But Luzhu was a little embarrassed because her investigation work had not been completed yet. Things that were originally expected to be solved in ten days have been delayed for ten and a half days and have not been completed. The Luhua River is really too long, and it is not the beginning of the year. The water gods in various places are busy with affairs. Either this one cannot leave, or the other one has a favor and will come a few days later. It dragged on and on, and Luzhu couldn't arrange the time well, so it took so long to finish it.
Regarding this matter, Luzhu also felt a little guilty towards Xu Huaigu. I originally wanted to give him a satisfactory thank you gift, but I couldn't get away from it. But at this time, Xu Huaigu no longer cared about the thank you gift. When he knew that the war was about to be provoked, he was eager to return to East Fuyao Island as soon as possible.
In fact, there was nothing to pack. The most important thing for Xu Huaigu was just a few swords, and the other things were placed in his robe. The so-called things that need to be sorted out should be more about my own emotions.
It is said that the feeling of being close to home is timid, but for a wanderer who has not returned home for twelve years, this emotion will probably be particularly strong.
Without telling Lu Zhu, Xu Huaigu walked out of the Water God Palace alone and headed towards the river.
He was walking along the river bank, looking aimlessly to the distant west, which was the direction of East Fuyao Island. It's strange to say that East Fuyao Continent is obviously the westernmost continent in the Central Region, why is it called East Fuyao Continent? In fact, this problem has been in his mind for a long time, but it sounds a little ridiculous.
It's just a matter of naming, maybe it's just a random thing. Where does it come from so much care?
At night, there was a strong wind on the river. The rustling sound blows across the river and through the treetops, blowing away the heat of the summer night. The sky is filled with stars, dotted like a chess game. Then the two people sitting in the sky talking hand in hand must be extremely high immortals.
Xu Huaigu continued to walk forward, but saw no one in front of him.
There seemed to be a small figure sitting on the river beach in the distance. The figure's robes were loose, but its frame was small. It looked like the shadow of a girl. There was a jar in front of it, and I didn't know what it contained. She was looking up at the moon.
Xu Huaigu looked up with her. The moon was huge, faint yellow, and its shadow was clearly visible. It is said that the moon on the fifteenth day is sixteen round, and this is true.
Xu Huaigu didn't want to disturb the girl's mood, so he took a detour and prepared to pass her through the woods. The leaves on the trees were blown loudly, and the girl's laughter was like silver bells: "Xu Huaigu, I've been waiting here for you for a long time, but you decided to take a detour. Are you angry with me?"
Xu Huaigu stopped abruptly, glanced at the girl again, and suddenly felt that he was confused.
What kind of girl is this? Isn’t this Lu Zhu’s voice? After a few more glances, the figure suddenly looked like a green bead.
Xu Huaigu hurriedly walked towards Lvzhu and explained: "The night was too dark, so I didn't look carefully. I just assumed that some girl was enjoying the night, so I didn't dare to disturb her."
Lu Zhu giggled: "You are a gentleman, but I don't know which girl dares to watch the moon alone by the river in the wilderness? She will be eaten by jackals. If someone is really like this, I'm afraid they lost their mind somewhere. I have the intention of throwing myself into the river, and things like this often happen in my river."
While talking, Xu Huaigu had already walked to Luzhu's side and found a stone slab to sit on. The smell of wine came, and he realized that the jar in front of Lu Zhu was filled with wine.
Speaking of which, I have been drinking less recently, perhaps because I am lacking people to drink.
Xu Huaigu asked her: "Aren't you very busy these days? I can't even see you for several days. Why do you still have the time to admire the moon? Everything is done?"
Lu Zhu felt a little ashamed after hearing this. She handed the wine jar in front of her to Xu Huaigu and said with an apologetic smile: "Look, you are really angry with me. Isn't this a special apology for you? Let me tell you, this is a real fairy wine. I broke it." You just got it from the mountain god on the mountain you are going to. He is also a heavy drinker. In order to make those jars of wine, he even planted crops on his mountain and collected the dew from the white dew and the frost-dropped dew. White frost is brewed by mixing the rainwater from the first rain of the year and the residual snow on the plum blossoms. I can't bear to take a few sips of it on weekdays. Seeing as I have been begging him for so long, you should calm down, right? "
Xu Huaigu was not angry with her in the first place, so how could he calm down? He just smiled and took the jar of wine and asked, "Do you drink it?"
Luzhu shook his head and replied: "I don't like drinking. It's not like I haven't drank before, I'm just not used to it."
Xu Huaigu nodded and said, "Since you won't drink it, and this wine is so precious, I'd better keep it first and drink it slowly later."
Luzhu glanced at him with a smile and said, "I know that you are going back to East Fuyao Island and will inevitably meet some old friends, so I give you a jar of good wine. There is nothing more wonderful than sitting down and drinking with old friends. "
Xu Huaigu smiled and said, "You are so considerate, why do you make me so angry?"
Lu Zhu covered her mouth and smiled, and then said: "Don't worry, I won't give you a jar of wine, there are plenty of things. Although there are still many things to deal with in Jiangli, it can't be all done in a short time. I It won’t hurt if I spend the whole night with you.”
After that, she took out two brocade bags embroidered with gold and silver from her arms. The kit is about the size of a palm, shiny and exquisitely made.
Luzhu handed the two brocade bags to Xu Huaigu's hands and said, "These two brocade bags are for you. One contains twenty colored beads, and the other contains an excellent sword sharpening stone. The level of the magic weapon is an ancient thing. If you fight with monsters in the future and kill too many monsters, the edge of the sword will be worn. It is excellent to use this whetstone to sharpen the sword."
Xu Huaigu took it without shirk, put it into his robe, and thanked him: "Sister Luzhu is interested."
Lu Zhu teased, "You called me girl a few days ago, but now you call me sister. You really think I'm getting old, don't you?"
Xu Huaigu laughed hurriedly and said: "Where did this come from? Even in a hundred or two hundred years, when I am too old to be old, my sister will be as beautiful and young as she is now. It's just that my sister is a senior, so calling her a girl would be a bit frivolous. I mean, I didn’t think it through before.”
Lu Zhu curled her lips and said, "You can call me whatever you like. Anyway, your mouth is cute. By the way, you are going to East Fuyao Island tomorrow. How are you going to go?"
Xu Huaigu replied: "Get ready to go west. Take your sword to the west coast of Feiyu Island, then find a big city and take a ferry across the sea to return to East Fuyao Island."
Luzhu said: "If you are willing, I can take you to the mouth of the Luhua River. There is a big city over there. It will be safer for you to take a ferry from there and return to Dongfuyao Island via Zhongtu."
Xu Huaigu shook his head and said, "That's too far. We may not be able to get there in two or three months. I'd better go west."
Luzhu lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then warned: "If you go to the west, I won't be able to protect you. You can use your sword if you want, but remember to fly above the clouds, otherwise others may notice you. You know it well. , your current identity cannot be exposed in Feiyuzhou."
Xu Huaigu nodded in agreement, and the two stopped talking. It was almost time to say goodbye.
Xu Huaigu suddenly remembered something and asked her, "You don't drink, how about tea?"
Lu Zhu smiled and said, "I don't like it either. No matter what I drink, I don't like it. Maybe I'm full from drinking river water all day long, and when I see anyone carrying water, I consciously give in!"
Xu Huaigu laughed, and so did Luzhu. The two sat opposite each other and chatted all night, and before they knew it, the sky was getting brighter.
Luzhu stood up and said solemnly: "Then, please take care on your way back home."
Xu Huaigu also stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Take care, see you in the future."
He used his natal flying sword, which carried him into the clouds. Green Pearl helped him cover up the sound of the flying sword taking off.
One person flew into the air, and the other person dived into the bottom of the river again.
Luzhu secretly thought that maybe when the two of them meet again next time, he will already be famous all over the world, just like the previous owner of Longquan Sword.
