"Hey! Did you find it?"
The person asking the question was Tang Ping. She was looking at Qian Chao impatiently. In fact, not only Tang Ping, but also Li Jian, Yanxuan and Lu Pingchuan also looked at Qian Chao.
Qian Chao seemed slightly embarrassed, but did not answer in a hurry. He unfolded a leather scroll in his hands, with the geographical trends of mountains and rivers drawn on it. The scroll was made by himself from animal skins. At this time, the five of them were in On the top of the mountain, if the map was drawn on ordinary paper, it would be torn to pieces by the strong wind here as soon as it was unfolded. It was with this in mind that Qian Chao drew several maps with tanned animal skins before going out this time. He thought he could follow the maps to find out what he wanted after he came out, but he didn't expect to miss several maps.
One of the signs the five of them received at Jingshiyuan asked them to collect thirty old white branches outside the sect.
Speaking of which, this white branch is not a particularly precious spiritual herb. According to Yanxuan, it is used to refine some common elixirs, which is not unusual. However, the Keishiyuan's requirements for the age of this white branch are slightly strict. Just a few. Qian Chao had done enough homework before coming out. He had already asked the senior brothers around him about the distribution of some common spiritual herbs and ores. Cheng Qiantang had nothing to hide from Qian Chao. As long as Qian Chao asked He explained everything he knew to Qian Chao, which benefited Qian Chao a lot. Other senior brothers who were close friends with Qian Chao also told Qian Chao some things about the outside world. Regardless of anything else, Qian Chao marked five or six places on his map where the white branches grew.
When he first left the sect, Qian Chao confidently assured everyone that they would just follow him. However, when he excitedly took his four companions to several places, he failed several times. The white branches that can be found wherever he goes are obviously not old enough, and it is obvious that Yanxuan has no interest in those spiritual herbs, and has no idea of picking them, or the place where he goes is empty, although there are some other spiritual herbs. They were picked and collected by Yanxuan, but not half of the white branches were found. What's more, they did find traces of white branches growing in a place where white branches were supposed to grow, but it was obvious that someone had picked them up first. Some messy signs of fighting were also found there, which made the five people confused. People were nervous and alert for a while, but after some searching, they discovered that there should be white branches there. There might be some good things worthy of the care of some monsters. There was a fight with the monks who had taken the white branches before, but When Qian Chao and the other five arrived, the place was already empty. These scenes made Qian Chao feel a little frustrated in his disappointment.
At that time, Tang Ping, who couldn't keep calm, questioned Qian Chao, "Can you find a place?"
Qian Chao had no choice but to take out his leather scroll map and look for the next place where he could pick white branches. At that time, they were in a low-lying area with mountains around them, making it difficult to see clearly. Then they came to a high mountain in the air. The top of the mountain looked around while comparing the map in his hand.
Among them, Li Jian and Lu Pingchuan were not in a hurry. They were both brave and good at fighting. Li Jian was not in a hurry. It would be great if he could find it according to Li Jian's idea. Even if he couldn't find it, a few people would look for some difficult monsters to kill and bring them back. Returning to the sect and taking action would also be a source of income, so he was very interested in money. Chao didn't really care whether he could find a place to pick white branches. As for Lu Pingchuan, firstly, he was very relieved about Qian Chao and felt that Brother Qian would definitely be able to find the place where the grass was picked. Secondly, he went out this time as if he were playing. As long as he could come out and no longer be bored in the sect, he Just feel happy. ,
The two girls, Tang Ping and Yanxuan, were the ones who were worried. Tang Ping had a personality, and Qian Chao had boasted before, saying that if you followed him, you would definitely find the spiritual grass. However, you missed it one after another, so you started to hurry up. Only Yanxuan, she found that Qian Chao led the way, except for one time when he really rushed to nothing. The other times, either the spiritual grass and white branches were not old enough to be used, or they were not suitable for use. However, the five of them were one step behind the others. But at least it shows that wherever brother Qian takes everyone, spiritual grass grows. This gives Yanxuan a little more confidence in Qian Chao. Yanxuan is anxious to find the next place as soon as possible. Don't let others get it first.
Qian Chao stared at the map in his hand and didn't care about Tang Ping's urging. The place on the map where there might be white branches seemed not that far away, but when he looked around at the vast mountains, he didn't find a mountain range similar to the one on the map. , and said, "Wait for me." He flew up in the air and looked down from a higher place.
After a while, Qian Chao slowly lowered his body and said to the four of them: "I found it, come with me."
As soon as they heard this, they flew into the air and followed Qian Chao. Tang Ping was worried and asked Qian Chao: "Hey, can you make a mistake this time?"
Qian Chao said, "It's relatively secretive there, so I can't go wrong."
Under the leadership of Qian Chao, the five people flew all the way down from the mountain top, turned around several mountain ridges and mountain valleys, and after startling countless forest birds, finally landed in the forest near the foot of the mountain.
"Is this here?" Tang Ping looked at the surrounding trees hesitantly, and the other people also looked around.
"It's not here, the entrance is near here," Qian Chao said and walked towards the depths of the forest. When they saw it, several people followed him.
Qian Chao walked and walked, and finally found a mountain spring in the forest, and followed the spring toward its source, finally stopping in front of a mountain wall.
"What place is this?" Tang Ping walked suspiciously and couldn't help but ask.
The mountain wall was covered with lush shrubs and vines, and the mountain spring flowed from it. It was obvious that there should be a spring behind the vines.
Qian Chao didn't say anything. He moved closer and pulled the vine covering the mountain wall to one side, revealing a dark cave behind. As the vine was pulled apart, a cool breeze blew out from inside. When Lu Pingchuan saw it, he was worried that there might be a beast in the cave, so he stepped forward to inspect the cave.
"Do white branches grow in caves?" Tang Ping asked when she saw it. Nowhere she had gone before was such a dark and humid cave.
Qian Chao smiled and said, "Just go through this cave." After saying that, he turned around and walked in.
"I'll come first." Lu Pingchuan stopped Qian Chao and stepped in.
In the cave, Qian Chao released a piece of talisman paper. The yellow paper floated above the heads of several people and emitted a warm yellow light, allowing them to see clearly the surroundings under their feet.
This cave was at least fifty or sixty feet long, winding and rugged, with several mountain springs accumulating into pools. The five of them floated past, and the further in they could hear the sound of rushing water, as they walked into the cave. Deep inside, the light was not dim but bright. Moving forward, the five people saw the exit of the cave and knew where the sound of rushing water came from.
This cave is not the source of the mountain spring. The source should still be somewhere on the mountain. However, the spring water flows from top to bottom. A bright curtain of water droplets is hung at the entrance of the cave, and the sound of rushing water comes from there. Separated by the crystal curtain of water drops, outside the cave is a small valley hidden in the middle of the mountain. In the valley, you can catch a glimpse of the flowers and green trees through the water drops.
Lu Pingchuan was the first to step through the water drop curtain, followed by Qian Chao, followed by the two daughters Tang Ping, Yanxuan, and finally Li Jian from the rear.
"Hey, this place is really hard to find!" Lu Pingchuan said, shaking off the water drops on his head.
Li Jian and Qian Chao also brushed off the water stains on their robes, and then looked around. Li Jian looked at it curiously, and couldn't help but nodded, secretly thinking that the scenery here was worth a look. Qian Chao still felt a little uneasy in his heart. He was still not sure whether he could find the spiritual grass called Bai Zhizi in the place he found based on his map.
Yanxuan and Tang Ping each took out their silk handkerchiefs, and while wiping the water droplets on each other's skirts and temples, they looked around. Tang Ping asked Qian Chao uneasily, "Hey, boy Qian, can you find that person in this place?" Planting spiritual grass?"
This Qian Chao didn't dare to guarantee it. Among the five people, only Yanxuan was the most familiar with the spiritual grass. He could only say: "Then I'll ask Sister Yan to come and take a look."
Yanxuan finally helped Tang Ping sweep the water droplets from her temples, and then put away the silk handkerchief. He did not forget to scold Tang Ping, "You are so impatient. We just got here, so we have to look for it." After saying that, he took her hand and looked at Kotaniuchi as he walked away.
