Gu Shengchao and Liu Ximei finished the tea soup calmly, took out a piece of silver and handed it to the tea shed owner. He was so frightened that he did not dare to pick it up. He waved his hands and said: "The two heroes gave too much, we can't bear it." Sheng Chao forced him to say, "After today, I'm afraid you won't be able to operate here anymore. You will have to pay for it when traveling to other places. Just think of it as our compensation."
"Thank you, thank you so much!" The boss accepted it and kept thanking him.
Just as Gu Shengchao and Liu Ximei were about to take their horses on the road, more than a dozen people armed with sticks surrounded them. The leader was the guy with the sinister face just now.
"It's them, they were the ones who bullied me just now."
Another person stared at Liu Ximei and said maliciously: "Is this the little lady who beat you?"
"That's her." The man was beaten by Liu Ximei and couldn't hold his head up in front of everyone.
Everyone burst into laughter, and another person came up to Liu Ximei and said with a sly smile: "Little lady, I'm itchy too, come and hit me!" He started laughing, and before his laughter stopped, he already received a blow on the face. Suddenly I felt dizzy, staggered a few steps, and fell down.
Those people were stunned. No one saw clearly how Liu Ximei took action. They only admired her graceful figure. They saw her take a step forward and one of them had already fallen. None of them dared to underestimate this seemingly delicate woman in front of them. .
"Come together." Someone shouted loudly, and everyone surrounded them with sticks.
Liu Ximei was a little timid. She looked at Gu Shengchao, who nodded encouragingly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
With Gu Shengchao by her side, Liu Ximei no longer flinched. When she saw someone waving a stick at them, she raised her arms to parry. There was a "click" and the stick broke. She stepped forward and punched the man, and the man was hit in the head and flew away.
Gu Shengchao was also surprised at the side. He did not expect that this "Iron Arm Magic" was so powerful that it could make a delicate and weak woman become as ferocious as a tiger descending a mountain. He took the opportunity to use the "Nine Heavens Blue Falling Palm", and was not in a hurry to attack. He mainly used entanglement to trap those people, and every time he deliberately left out one person for Liu Ximei to deal with.
Liu Ximei got into a fight and beat those people down one by one. In the end, the guy with a rough face saw that the situation was not going well and wanted to run away, but Gu Shengchao grabbed him by the collar and dragged him back. The man's mouth was unclean and he was swearing. Liu Ximei was so angry that she raised her leg and kicked the man in the crotch.
"puff!"
It seemed like something was broken and there was a sound of air leaking.
Gu Shengchao couldn't help but close his legs, as if there was a tightness between his legs, and there was a faint feeling of pain.
The guy with a sinister face let out a howl like a slaughtering pig, which resounded throughout the town.
Liu Ximei became more and more courageous as she fought. When she saw someone staggering and trying to get up, she was about to rush over and take action. Gu Shengchao hurriedly stopped her: "Auntie, stop fighting, or you will die if you fight again." Liu Ximei looked around and lay on the ground. More than a dozen people kept wailing, and three people fled desperately without looking back. The tea shed was in a mess and completely abandoned. People watching the excitement gathered in small groups to watch from a distance. One of them saw Liu Ximei looking over and shouted "Okay". Liu Ximei was also frightened at this moment, and hurriedly mounted her horse and fled with Gu Shengchao.
The two of them were far away from the town. Seeing that no one was chasing them, Liu Ximei still said: "It's really fun. It turns out that fighting can be so enjoyable."
It was as if Gu Shengchao was meeting her for the first time. He looked Liu Ximei up and down and said, "It's incredible that a talented woman who knows all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting actually said that fighting is fun!"
Liu Ximei stuck out her tongue playfully, "Maybe it was because my previous life was too depressing and I was too eager for a free life, so I couldn't adapt to it all of a sudden. I promise, I won't dare to do it again next time."
Gu Shengchao sighed and said: "In fact, there is no right or wrong in fighting. People have bullied you. You still have to fight when you should. You just have to know your balance and don't do anything random."
"It's up to you." Liu Ximei's face was flushed, and she had not calmed down from the excitement just now.
The two of them traveled all the way and returned to the Wuyou Escort Agency one day, only to find that the door was closed and there was a government seal on it. He asked the passers-by, but he just waved his hands and did not dare to answer. Gu Shengchao lied and said that he had an escort to deliver. Seeing no one around, the man whispered: "It can't be delivered. The escort agency seems to have committed something. The old shopkeeper was escorted to the capital by the government." , the young shopkeeper escaped and his life and death are unknown, alas, things in the world are unpredictable and unpredictable!" The man left with emotion.
Liu Ximei sighed and said: "Forget it, Xiaochao, you have done your best. If you and I can't do it, just find a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. You can farm while I weave, and we can be happy and no longer have to worry about the troubles of the world."
However, Gu Shengchao discussed: "The capital is the prosperous place of my Dawu Dynasty. If you don't go there first and see it, your life will be in vain."
"Listen to you, it is said that the Qionglou Jade Palace in the capital is the most beautiful place in Yanliu. I have long wanted to go there to see the grand event. I just want to take a look when I have nothing to do." Liu Ximei agreed.
Here is the river, and you can reach the dock outside the capital by boat. The two of them boarded the boat and rented an independent cabin to stay. The huge sail of the big boat was raised high, and they rode the wind and waves down the river. That day, we came to a vast lake with misty waves. As far as the eye could see, billowing black clouds surged between the water and the sky. Not long after, the dark clouds covered the sky and the sun, and a sudden rainstorm came.
After the ancient sage Chao finished practicing his martial arts, he saw a strange phenomenon in the sky and said to Liu Ximei: "Now that Amei has reached the state of nirvana, why not take this opportunity to escape the tribulation, so that no one can know about the celestial phenomena."
Liu Ximei was a little hesitant: "After a life of nine deaths, many people would rather hold back when they reach the Nirvana realm than take the risk to try. My skills are shallow and I'm afraid I'll fall short, so let's forget it!"
Gu Shengchao pondered: "It was a coincidence that I forcibly overcame the tribulation that day. Firstly, I absorbed the pure spiritual fetus, and secondly, I was ignorant and fearless, and I got it wrong. But the situation now is different. You and I can be male and female, and with me The chances of winning should be better if you are there to protect you."
Liu Ximei hesitated for a moment. There was lightning and thunder outside, and the dull thunder shook the ship.
"Okay!" Liu Ximei nodded in agreement, "A strong general has no weak soldiers. I can rest assured that you will protect me."
The two people's yin and yang blended together, and Gu Shengchao continuously input his true energy into Liu Ximei's Dantian. Liu Ximei's true energy expanded and traveled in the meridians. Wherever the true energy went, the associated acupuncture points shone with crystal clear golden highlights one after another. , like a golden snake scurrying on the smooth skin.
On the lake, lightning struck from the thick clouds, causing curtains of water to rise. The ship was swaying through the water curtains.
Liu Ximei felt good at first, but soon she felt a pain in her abdomen. The true energy in her meridians stopped flowing and accumulated in her Dantian, which seemed to burst. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead, and her expression became distorted because of the pain.
Gu Shengchao noticed something strange and quickly withdrew the excess zhenqi, allowing the zhenqi in Liu Ximei's body to pass through his body, and then slowly return to Liu Ximei's body. This allowed the zhenqi accumulated in her body to circulate quickly and ensured the smooth flow of meridians. .
Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed, followed by thunder, which made both of them jump. Fortunately, Gu Shengchao hugged Liu Ximei with both hands to ensure that his cultivation was not interrupted, allowing Liu Ximei to tide over the difficulties with peace of mind.
After a stick of incense, Liu Ximei finally calmed down and her meridians returned to normal. She broke into a cold sweat and said, "It was so dangerous. I almost died just now. I will never survive another disaster again."
Gu Shengchao was also afraid. If he had hesitated just a little bit, they would have been separated from each other. The two hugged each other tightly. Although they did not succeed, they were not in danger. The happiness of the rest of their lives after the disaster is still unfinished.
The thunder and lightning outside the cabin gradually faded away, and tranquility returned to the world.
The ancient sage Chaoyue felt that something was wrong with the weather. Could it be that someone had really succeeded in overcoming the tribulation?
"Master!"
"Master!"
"My child! Why can't you think about it so hard?"
Some people exclaimed, some mourned, some grieved, and some cried.
Gu Shengchao and Liu Ximei dressed neatly and walked out of the cabin. At one end of the corridor, people gathered there. Before she even got closer, Liu Ximei smelled a burning smell even though she was wearing a mask.
Near the window of the open cabin, a man was leaning against the window. Half of his body was normal, but the other half was charred and burned beyond recognition. It was obvious that he would not survive.
When Liu Ximei thought about what she had experienced just now, she felt chilled and frightened, which was unbearable to watch.
There were two people talking quietly behind her.
"What happened to this man? How could he be burned like this?"
"Didn't you see that the lightning and thunder just now must have been caused by this person crossing the tribulation?"
"It's so dangerous to overcome the tribulation, why do so many people risk their lives to do it?"
"You don't know, the gap between us mortals and gods before and after transcending tribulation is the difference between us mortals and gods. Without transcending tribulation, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, you are still a mortal, reaching the top. But once you succeed in transcending tribulation, your future is limitless. Walking with a sword is all A very ordinary skill."
"So mysterious?"
"No, otherwise people would take the risk of choosing one in a million and still do it. There must be a reason for it. It's just that this tribulation is different from our business. We can only lose some money. If the tribulation fails, just like this Just like people, they also lose their lives. It’s a pity, it’s not worth it.”
Liu Ximei listened carefully to people's discussions. She took Gu Shengchao's hand and they returned to the cabin.
"Let me ask you, someone just said that after successfully overcoming the tribulation, you can fly with a sword, can you?" Liu Ximei asked impatiently.
Gu Shengchao smiled and said: "Don't listen to those people's nonsense. They just stand and talk without back pain. How can it be so cheap? I want to learn, who can teach me? Many things cannot be done overnight, so take your time."
Liu Ximei leaned on Gu Shengchao's arms and said softly: "I only know that you are good to me, but this is enough, regardless of whether he can fly or not. Don't you think so?"
Gu Shengchao raised his finger and scratched the bridge of her straight nose: "Yes, my aunt. When I learn to fly with a sword, I will be the first to take you to the sky. Let's see the famous mountains and rivers together and admire your ink paintings."
Liu Ximei clapped her hands and applauded: "That's great. People often say that wonderful brushwork brings flowers. I will definitely be able to draw unparalleled masterpieces."
The two were chatting and joking when they suddenly heard someone outside exclaiming: "The ship is sinking, everyone, jump off the ship and escape!"
Gu Shengchao hurriedly pulled Liu Ximei out. Before he could run out of the cabin, he felt that the entire ship tipped to the right, and the two of them fell together with everyone in the corridor. Gu Shengchao picked up Liu Ximei on his back and rushed out of the cabin. As expected, he saw that the right side of the ship was submerged in the lake. It would be a matter of time before it sank.
"What should I do? I don't know how to swim." Liu Ximei was so anxious that she was about to cry.
"Don't be afraid, I am good at water and can swim out." Gu Shengchao comforted her.
The crew on the boat also complained: "I didn't come early, I didn't come late, but I just got through the disaster at this time. Now it's better. Not only did you lose your life, but you also let lightning strike the ship, and all of us were buried with you."
When the nearby ships saw the disaster happening here, they all set sail and rushed over.
The big ship suddenly rocked violently again, and Gu Shengchao's footing was already soaked in the water. Seeing that the situation was not good, he reminded Liu Ximei: "Hold me tight." After that, he jumped into the water and swam towards the approaching ship. Not long after, a boat sailed nearby. The crew on the boat threw down the fishing net. Gu Shengchao pulled the fishing net and climbed to the rescue boat with Liu Ximei on his back.
The scene was chaotic, and rescue boats continued to rescue passengers who fell into the water. Seeing that there was no one in the lake, a middle-aged woman suddenly burst into tears: "My child, one of my children is still in the cabin and has not escaped."
Someone asked if she had made a mistake. She held the baby in her arms and cried: "It must be inside. I held the baby's hand and lost it when there were too many people while running. I wanted to go back but was worried." There was no one to take care of the second child, so he ran out." She hugged the child in her arms and cried loudly.
"Where did your child lose it?" Gu Shengchao stepped forward and asked.
"Just before leaving the cabin, there were so many people that the child was squeezed out." The woman looked very remorseful.
Gu Shengchao looked over and saw that the ship had all sunk and only the mast was still exposed. He calmly said to Liu Ximei, "Don't worry and wait. I'll be right back." After he said that, he took a deep breath and jumped into the water and dived. He lived in the rivers and lakes since he was a child. For a period of time, he helped people fish for a living and developed good water skills. In that inhuman environment, those with poor water skills were naturally eliminated, and only those with unique talents could survive.
