A hundred miles south of Dengzhou, there is a big river called Huanhua River, which winds in nine turns and goes straight to the sea. There is a branch of the river called Muxi, which gurgls down from the mountains, lingering among rocks and trees. The scenery is very beautiful.
It's the middle of winter, the rivers and streams are frozen, and the vast land is a silvery white. On the ice of the river, there is a young fisherman, wearing a raincoat, working. He cut through the thick ice and fished with one rod, sitting still and blending in with the surrounding snow scenery.
The fishing line trembled slightly, the fisherman lifted the rod, and a golden carp fell into the basket. The fisherman looked happy. He put the bait on and lowered the rod again, and the river surface returned to calm.
At this time, a man came slowly from the forest on the other side. He was dressed in snow-white, and his feet rustled, which attracted the fisherman's attention. He looked at the man from far to near, and stopped when he was more than ten feet away.
"Master Xu, you are indeed alive. Zhen Yan admires you very much!"
The fisherman was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Young Master, you have mistaken me. My surname is Xu Mingchen. I am just a fisherman. How dare you call me a master?"
Zhen Yan sneered: "Master, I'm not here to fight. I want to talk to you about finding the dragon."
"I've told you, I'm not a master. I've been married for many years, and my wife Cheng'er..."
Zhen Yan interrupted him with lightning eyes, "What tricks are you playing? Or have you really lost your memory?"
Xu Chen was a little frightened and hurriedly packed up his fishing gear, "Cheng'er said, I hit my head a few days ago and forgot something, but I have never seen you."
He picked up the fish basket and hurried away, leaving Zhen Yan standing in the snowy field to meditate.
Returning to the small wooden house by the stream, Xu Chen suddenly felt very warm as smoke rose from the kitchen. Pushing open the door, Xu Chen shouted happily: "I caught a rare golden carp today, which is just perfect for my wife."
Cheng'er was cooking, her face still pale, "My health is much better, husband, please don't work too hard anymore."
"Cheng'er likes to eat fish. I am willing to fish every day to replenish your health."
Cheng'er approached him with a smile, stars twinkling in her eyes, "My husband seems to have forgotten something?"
"How could I forget?" Xu Chen gently took her into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her lips. Cheng'er closed her eyes slightly, enjoying the tender moment.
Cheng'er was so beautiful, with a face like a flower. Every time at this time, Xu Chen felt a sense of inexplicable sadness besides happiness. In his memory, it seemed like they hugged each other tightly before parting or dying.
After being separated for a long time, Xu Chen said: "Although I have lost some memories, I will always remember how much I love Cheng'er. This love will last forever and will last forever!"
Cheng'er was so moved that she sobbed, and Xu Chen smiled and said, "You're so good, why are you crying? Oops, the rice is going to be burnt..."
It was uneventful for several days, and the doubts in Xu Chen's heart slowly dissipated. This morning, he decided to go fishing again. Before going out, Cheng'er carefully arranged the raincoat for her, leaning against the door and looking at her, her earnest gaze made him feel extremely warm in his heart.
The vast snowy wilderness is all silvery white. He cut through the ice and was about to set the hook when Zhen Yan appeared in front of him like a ghost, "Master Xu, it turns out that you have been deceived by the witch. Today I am going to do something serious to wake you up."
He suddenly showed his long sword, and the peak of the sword flashed with cold light. Xu Chen was shocked, turned around and ran away. After running a few steps, he hit an invisible wall and was bounced back.
"What kind of cover is this? What do you want to do?"
Zhen Yan didn't answer, but drew a powerful electric arc with the sword in his hand, weaving a dense grid within the barrier. The electricity made Xu Chen tremble all over and his hair stood on end. At the same time, the images in Xu Chen's mind flashed like a movie, and various voices roared in his ears. He covered his ears with his hands, convulsing in pain.
"It seems to be very effective, let's give it another dose of strong medicine!" Zhen Yan raised his long sword high, and the electric arc converged into a beam of light that hit Xu Chen's head directly. When the light shone, Xu Chen fell to the ground motionless.
Zhen Yan quickly stepped forward to check and saw that Xu Chen's eyes were closed tightly and he had no breath at all.
"Oops, I used too much force and something happened!"
When Zhen Yan was at a loss, Xu Chen stood up silently, his eyes like lightning, completely different from before, "Jiu Huan Zhen Yan, if you still don't give up, what tricks are you going to play this time?"
Zhen Yan felt that the opponent's aura was so powerful that there was a suffocating pressure. This was exactly what Master Xu had.
Zhen Yan put away her past aloofness and bowed to Xu Chen, "The master has rescued him several times regardless of the past grievances. Zhen Yan is sincerely convinced. I am willing to follow the master and go on a journey to find the dragon with you."
Xu Chen smiled calmly, "It's a good thing that you found your way back. Unfortunately, Xu Chen is no longer a master. Please don't disturb me anymore." He lowered his head and packed up the fishing gear and waved his hand to disperse the barrier.
"Master, where are you going?"
"Of course I'm going home." Xu Chen turned around and left. Zhen Yan's call came from behind: "You were deceived by that witch. With your skills, you will wake up soon. Don't run away. I'm waiting for you!"
At night, Xu Chen fell into a nightmare. The dark river water was icy cold, and countless water plants wrapped around his body. He struggled desperately, and the water plants became tighter and tighter, and he fell into the dark bottom...
He woke up suddenly, Cheng'er's bare arms were wrapped around his neck. He gently broke away and sat up, staring at the beauty beside him. The moonlight was like water, shining on the beauty's jade-like skin. Her long hair was like a waterfall, and her two red lips were blooming like flower stamens. Every time he gazed at this celestial face, he felt so tender in his heart. Surging, unable to extricate myself.
His heart was in a mess, and his memories were slowly coming back to life, fighting repeatedly with his emotions, and his heart ached like it was being torn apart. He recited the Buddha's "Calming Mantra" silently in his heart, and his mood gradually calmed down.
Cheng'er wasn't asleep either. She had the ability to read minds and could sense every change in Xu Chen's mood. Seeing that the dream she had weaved was in jeopardy, she felt terrified and couldn't sleep.
The new year is approaching, and Xu Chen goes out hunting to prepare for the New Year enjoyment. He deliberately avoided the glacier and followed the path into the mountains.
The road is rugged, with white snow underfoot and deep forests on both sides. He climbed up the stairs and suddenly felt something strange. The surrounding scenery changed and became the steps in front of the main hall of Tianjian Temple.
Xu Chen knew what was going on and kept moving forward calmly. Senior Brother Guang Yuan hurried up to meet him and led the way, "Master was overjoyed when he heard the news that Mr. Zhen Yan brought his junior brother. He is in much better spirits and is anxious to see you."
Pushing open the door, the master was half-leaning on the head of the bed, his body was thin. He coughed violently before speaking, "Thank you sir for bringing me the news about my apprentice. I have run out of gas and the lamp is running out soon. My only wish is to see you before I die." As a disciple..."
Xu Chen couldn't bear it anymore and fell to his knees with tears streaming down his face. He knew it was an illusion, but the emotions in his heart were erupting like a volcano, out of control.
The illusion slowly dissipated, and the vast snowy wilderness returned. Zhen Yan came slowly, "Master, this is not an illusion. I went to visit the Master, and his situation was exactly like this..."
Xu Chen interrupted him sharply, "Why are you forcing me? I just want to forget, why can't I do it?"
Zhen Yan let out a long sigh: "I'll wait for you at the old place at noon tomorrow. It's time to make a decision whether to stay or go!"
At noon the next day, the weather was fine and the sun was weak. Zhen Yan stood on the glacier and saw Xu Chen coming from a distance, not in a hurry. Zhen Yan handed over to him, "Master, can you think carefully about whether to stay or go?"
Xu Chen said calmly: "Go, but where are you going?"
"Of course we are going to look for the dragon. The last battle spread throughout the world. The town of looking for the dragon is overcrowded. If there is a real dragon, we cannot let others get there first."
"Very good. Instead of letting you be buried in the belly of a dragon, it is better to bury your bones here. It is also a good place."
Zhen Yan heard something strange in his tone and was a little surprised. Xu Chen suddenly transformed into Cheng'er, "It's true that you bewitched my husband and made him leave me. Today I want to take your life!" She was dressed in black, and her murderous aura and charm coexisted, giving her a unique flavor.
Facing such a beautiful woman, Zhen Yan's heart skipped a beat, but at the critical moment of life and death, he concentrated his efforts and dealt with it carefully. "Where is Master Xu? Why didn't he come?"
"He is enjoying the tenderness in the fragrance of my lips. Moreover, I have hidden his divine sword, and he will not leave me."
"It's not sweet if you force yourself to do it. If you do this to keep him, you won't be able to keep his heart."
Cheng'er was furious, drew his sword and slashed wildly. The sword energy shot out, tearing the ice apart and flying like boulders. Seeing the terrifying momentum, Zhen Yan did not dare to confront him head-on, and flew back into the woods by the river. He summoned the "Nine Heavens Illusion", and suddenly there were pavilions and pavilions surrounded by fairy clouds.
The sword in Cheng'er's hand swept across, and the sword wind destroyed everything. The illusion disappeared, and Zhen Yan was shocked.
"These little tricks of yours are worthless to me!"
Cheng'er's attack was as heavy as a mountain. Zhen Yan had nowhere to hide, so he had no choice but to bravely raise his sword to meet him. The weapons collided, and the sound of the sword was deafening. Zhen Yan was pushed back more than ten feet by the huge force, knocking down many large trees one after another, and a ditch was shoveled under her body.
Who is this woman? Why is it so strong? Zhen Yan had no time to think as his opponent swept across the entire army with another move and threw him up several feet. Zhen Yan was tired of running for his life and could only run away with his head in his hands. He prayed in his heart that Xu Chen would appear quickly, otherwise his life would be in danger.
Cheng'er chopped down like a mad tiger, and large tracts of forest were razed to the ground.
"Fight like a man, don't act like a monkey. Just watch my 'Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls' move and I'll send you back to the west!" Cheng'er said, and the sword in his hand suddenly flew out and turned into nine circling black dragons, swimming in the woods. Keep shrinking the circle of encirclement.
She shouted "break", and the nine dragons gathered together and turned into sword blades, stabbing Zhen Yan from all directions. With nowhere to hide and no way to resist, Zhen Yan could only put up a shield to defend himself.
However, his shield was instantly broken like a bubble. The nine swords approached but stopped suddenly. Zhen Yan did not dare to move. The sword approaching the throat was filled with sword energy, and his blood seemed to have solidified.
Cheng'er came slowly, her murderous aura still fierce. "Who do I want to see? How can he seduce my husband?"
Her face was close, her wonderful eyes were wandering, and at the critical moment, Zhen Yan was filled with lust and wild thoughts.
"He's a wonderful young man, but it's a pity that it's useless. Cheng'er will send you back to the west right now!" She lightly twisted her fingertips, and the sword advanced another half point. It's just that his eyes are tangled and he can't make up his mind.
"It's all my fault that my husband talks about being compassionate every day, and I've been assimilated. Forget it, I'll spare you first, and get out of here as far away as you can." Cheng'er complained like a little girl, she waved her sword and withdrew her sword, Zhen Yan said like a fool. In general, they forgot to escape.
"Remember, you owe me a life, you have to pay me back!" Cheng'er said. Just as she was about to leave, suddenly five-colored rays of light from the distant mountain peaks shot into the sky, blooming like fireworks. "Ah, the Divine Sword!" Cheng'er screamed and flew away into the clouds.
Zhen Yan regained his life, and it seemed like a lifetime ago. He stood there blankly, at a loss.
At this time, a figure flashed, and Xu Chen appeared in front of him with a gloomy face. He only glanced at Zhen Yan and waved his finger, "Let's go, Xunlong..."
Cheng'er found the place where she hid the sword. The rocks collapsed and the sword was gone. She escaped and returned to the cabin, but the building was already empty. Cheng'er felt sad and furious, "Why? Cheng'er loves you with all his life and all his tenderness. How can you be willing to leave?"
Dark clouds gathered in the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared. She let out a loud roar, her strength leaked out, and the huts and trees were turned into powder...
