During lunch, Mu Qing remembered something, looked at Huai Cao Shi and asked, "Uncle, have you been with Murong Xing this morning?"
Huai Cao Shi took a piece of meat and vegetables to Bai Zhi, turned her head to look at Mu Qing, and asked, "You want to ask if you can find your aunt, right?"
Mu Qing nodded: "My aunt said that you may need to go to get the clearest understanding of Uncle Liu's situation. But there is no rush to get a clear result today."
Huai Caoshi's eyes fell on Bai Zhi, who was immersed in eating, with a gentle expression, and said with a smile: "I have already gone to see the situation of the Liu family, but it is a pity that you were not there at the time, otherwise it would be the first time for my mother-in-law's family to visit."
Bai Zhi on the side was still immersed in Liu Yueshan's good cooking skills. When she heard what was going on at the dinner table, she subconsciously slowed down and pricked her ears.
Mu Qing's face was slightly uncomfortable, but he was still more concerned about Liu Chaoge's condition and asked: "Can Uncle Liu's disease be cured? I heard Li Miaozhen talk about his condition. He probably has a long-term weakening of his heart and soul, and his foundation has already been weakened. Decay.”
"When it comes to treating illnesses and rescuing people, Miss Li is actually better than my junior sister and I."
Huai Caoshi half-squinted his eyes, with some emotion on his face, as if he remembered something, shook his head and said, "But the situation of the Liu family leader is a bit strange."
"Strange?" Mu Qing's heart sank.
"It's a good thing that you don't need to be nervous." Huai Cao Shi comforted Mu Qing, frowning and said seriously: "I remember that when you were refining the Heart and Soul Pill, you mentioned the situation of the Liu family. The heart and soul are exhausted. The oil is exhausted, but today my junior sister and I have carefully examined his body. Although he is weak, it is not like the oil is exhausted, but there is a weak but tenacious vitality."
Mu Qing's face lit up with joy: "Is it because of Li Miaozhen's treatment?"
Huai Caoshi nodded, then shook his head hesitantly: "Although Master Liu's condition has improved unexpectedly, the meridians in his body are dry and the qi and blood are thin. I can guess that he has been in trouble for a long time. They are all receiving treatment passively, and Miao Zhen's ability to keep him alive is really a big help."
Mu Qing frowned, carefully understood the meaning of Huai Cao's poem, and said slowly: "But Miaozhen's treatment will not directly give him a new life?"
"Yes." Huai Cao Shi sighed softly: "The situation of the Liu family leader is similar to Murong Jing's to a certain extent, both of which are loss of vitality. And many of our methods are just to try to maintain the original vitality in the body, and then add a little bit Make up for it."
"According to Miaozhen, in the initial period, even the rare pills provided by the Lin family in Xishan could only maintain the remaining vitality in the main body of the Liu family. As for the current situation, it was never expected. It seems that this change only appeared after leaving Jinguan City."
"I never expected it, just never expected it, as long as the result is good." Mu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He did not intend to study the reason for this change in detail, and asked with a smile: "Then the Heart Soul Pill is still useful?"
Huai Caoshi nodded and said, "Of course it's useful."
"The biggest function of the Heart and Soul Pill is to replenish mental strength and spiritual consciousness. Everything was difficult at the beginning, but since the Liu family has taken the most difficult step, the next step will be much smoother. When the pill furnace and other spiritual knowledge are prepared there, Medicine, junior sister and I will first refine a batch of heart and soul pills to try out the actual effect."
Mu Qing nodded, and a delicate and delicate figure suddenly appeared in his heart, and asked calmly: "Will Senior Sister Ning and the others go to help?"
"Of course." Huai Cao Shi thought of the backs of Wan Hua Valley and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "My junior sister and I played a very bad leading role, but fortunately these children are all very talented. Naturally, we, Wan Hua Valley, will have to take the lead." I passed on all my alchemy skills to them."
"Uh..." Mu Qing said slowly, "Shaoyao may be a little busy."
When Huai Cao Shi heard this, he glanced at Mu Qing meaningfully: "Some of the things between you and Shaoyao have been criticized by us as elders, but when it comes to saying that Shaoyao is the most talented disciple in Wanhua Valley, she really Too busy?"
"I will ask that girl myself about this matter."
"Okay." Mu Qing smiled helplessly. His idea was actually very simple. He just didn't want Zhang Shaoyao to meet Liu Weirui and the others and end up causing trouble for himself.
At this time, a voice from the side suddenly came out: "Senior, can I follow you to help?"
"Huh?" Everyone on the table looked in the direction of the speaker.
Bai Zhi put down her rice bowl and took the rice grains from her mouth uncomfortably. She looked at Huai Cao Shi and said seriously: "I have to wait until my master goes to the north together. I can't live and eat in vain during this period."
Bai Zhi is actually quite familiar with the girl in front of recognized people. At the dinner table, Huai Cao Shi didn't even use Mu Qing to introduce her, but he got a lot of information from her mouth.
She narrowed her eyes, looked Bai Zhi up and down, and nodded: "Speaking of which, you and Jiahe are actually somewhat related sisters. It might be better for you young people to be together."
"Okay." Bai Zhi immediately smiled, "Senior, don't worry, I will definitely listen to everyone's instructions."
Huai Caoshi smiled and said: "Don't keep calling me senior, you can just call me uncle like Mu Qing and others."
"Ah?" Bai Zhi's eyes widened, "But, he is my master."
Mu Qing twitched the corner of his mouth and said expressionlessly: "Everyone can just say what they want."
Bai Zhi, the restless girl, was settled here. Liu Yueshan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked: "Brother, when are you going to the north?"
Mu Qing looked at Liu Yueshan blankly, and Liu Yueshan smiled at Mu Qing: "It's late autumn now. If you go to the north, I can't help you much, but I can prepare some thicker winter clothes for you."
"Actually..." Bai Zhi originally wanted to say that with Mu Qing's level, as long as the weather is not extremely extreme, it doesn't matter whether you wear thin or thick clothing, but the little girl quickly understood and did not finish her sentence. Instead, she stood up and packed up. Put the food on the table.
A sigh came from Huai Cao Shi's lips. She also stood up and helped Bai Zhi clean up. She said, "Since you don't plan to change your decision, you should tell the people around you now." say clearly."
Mu Qing looked at Liu Yueshan who could not hide his worry beside him, and nodded solemnly, "I know."
…
People were coming and going on the street, and the tavern not far away was even full of people.
Cao Jin followed Murong Xing impatiently, frowning at the messy street in front of him: "I thought you came here for something important, but you ended up standing here basking in the sun?"
Murong Xing withdrew his eyes from the lively scene in the tavern and smiled slightly: "My elder brother once taught me a method. If you want to see clearly the direction of the situation, it is far better to stand up and walk among the crowd than to sit and watch from a high place. look."
Although Cao Jin has been in the palace for many years, Ji Feng has heard this kind of words many times. He sneered: "It is true that you can see more clearly if you get closer, but does the superior need to do this? The emperor has always been in Baidi City. Doesn’t his informant still spread all over Jiuzhou?”
Murong Xing shook his head and said: "It's different. It doesn't matter how many people see whether what they saw is true or false. Even if he has figured out the overall trend, he will still be trapped in one city for many years and it will be difficult to see clearly the surge. The direction of the tiny lines."
Cao Jin's eyes became more serious, he looked at Murong Xing for a while, and said quietly: "You just want to say that the emperor cannot see the current situation in Suzaku City."
Murong Xing was noncommittal and asked sideways, "When you left the palace and came here, did you ever think that the situation would be like this?"
Cao Jin shook his head and said with a cold face for a long time: "I can't refute what you said. But one thing you should also know is that we are already in the game. Although we can see more things, we will be more or less affected by the environment. Outsiders may see the impact more clearly than I do.”
"maybe."
Murong Xing sighed softly and tilted his head slightly. All he heard in his ears were topics about starting life again. He couldn't help but smile and said: "The vitality of this city is beyond everyone's imagination. If Mu Qing can If he takes good control of this city, he may gain a lot.”
Cao Jin's face looked a little ugly. He squinted his eyes and looked around the noisy streets, and said in a serious voice: "The luck in this city is gathering faster and faster. Since that kid knows the method of breathing, he will definitely not miss this time."
Murong Xing glanced at Cao Jin, "Do you think our Majesty is happy or angry?"
Cao Jin looked serious and warned Murong Xing: "The emperor is a person who has the heart to expand the territory. It is best for you not to have too many irrelevant speculations."
Murong Xing didn't seem to notice Cao Jin's expression and continued: "Presumably he has successfully broken through, but is the price acceptable to him? Or will he stay in this corrupt situation? So that you can reach the next level?"
"Presumptuous!" Cao Jin's face was as gloomy as water. "Even if you know some things, it's best not to say them out loud."
Murong Xing looked at Cao Jin with a calm expression and asked calmly: "Are you loyal to the Mu Jin royal family, or are you loyal to your pursuit?"
Cao Jin narrowed his eyes, his gray beard and hair moving in silence, "What do you mean?"
Murong Xing turned around and walked towards the intersection on the street, "Your Zhenguo Sword has been lost."
Cao Jin swayed and stood there, looking at Murong Xing fiercely.
In the long and boring years of the past, Cao Jin stayed in the ancestral temple of the Mu Jin royal family, serving the country-preserving sword.
But if you really pierce the window paper, the so-called service is actually more like a parasitic relationship. He can live for such a long time because he absorbs the power of luck through that sword.
What makes Cao Jin feel even more fortunate is that although he has lost his sword now, he has found a more open and stable road.
Absorbing the power of luck through the method of breathing is far better than the previous crude practice of absorbing bit by bit.
He has even begun to fantasize about returning to the ancestral temple and using the real cauldron of national destiny to break through the barrier that has not been broken through for many years.
But Murong Xing's understatement directly reminded him that it might be difficult for him to return to the ancestral temple.
Cao Jin's robes were fluttering. Looking at Murong Xing who was still walking further and further away, he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He gave a soft drink and rushed forward.
When he got close to Murong Xing's back, he thrust out a palm, facing Murong Xing's back. However, Murong Xing acted extremely calmly and just moved two steps to the right to avoid Cao Jin's attack. .
Cao Jin wanted to continue attacking, but Murong Xing grabbed his wrist firmly. Murong Xing said coldly: "If we continue to fight, it will only attract more luck. Then let Mu Qing watch the two of us." That’s a good joke.”
Mu Qing has influenced Cao Jin too much. When Cao Jin heard Murong Xing mention Mu Qing, he restrained his anger.
He snorted: "Let go!"
Murong Xing nodded, let go of his hand and took a step back, "Now that you understand what I mean, we should be able to have a good talk."
Murong Xing didn't say anything else on the street. When the two returned to the second floor of the inn where they lived before, Cao Jin finally couldn't help but ask, "What do you want to do without telling the emperor?"
Murong Xing closed the window, turned around and heard Cao Jin say this. He couldn't help but move his eyebrows lightly and asked: "Why do you think I need to hide things from him? Do you still want to show your loyalty in front of me until now?"
Cao Jin had a cold face and sat aside: "We have something to talk about. Let's stay here for a while. Mu Qing may have negotiated with the people in Hidden Valley."
"That's really possible."
Murong Xing looked at Cao Jin who was obviously impatient, smiled slightly, and asked: "In your letters to the emperor, you have been urging him to win over Mu Qing, and now Mu Qing has led a behemoth Xishan Lin family behind him, you What do you think the emperor would think?"
Cao Jin's gray eyebrows suddenly moved, he raised his head and said, "Although I am older, I still don't like playing riddles with others."
Murong Xing nodded, sat in front of Cao Jin, and said in a calm tone: "You have lost the Zhenguo Sword, and you can no longer go back to the ancestral temple. And with the appearance of the head of the Lin family, I am afraid that in the eyes of the emperor, you no longer have much to trust. .”
Cao Jin said coldly: "Then did you guess that the relationship behind Mu Qing is the Lin family?"
The changes in Mu Qing's body in just six months had already aroused a lot of curiosity in the eyes of outsiders like Cao Jin.
Those rare and secret skills in him could never come out of thin air, so Cao Jin and the others had some relatively clear guesses a long time ago.
Mu Qinghui has a relationship with the Xishan Lin family. In Cao Jin's mind, it is far less reliable than the situation where Mu Qing is taken away by a mysterious and powerful existence.
It's just that things in the world are so absurd and bizarre that sometimes the answer is the first thing that comes to your mind. Unfortunately, the answer that comes to you in an instant is often ignored, so that it ends up being terribly wrong.
Murong Xing sighed softly: "I did have a guess before. After all, Mu Qing's surname is actually Lin, but I really didn't expect that he was related to the Lin family, and it was Lin Langtian, the head of the Lin family, who came here in person."
"but……"
Cao Jin's solemn expression was slightly relaxed, but after hearing this, he sneered: "You just want to say that the appearance of the head of the Lin family will make the emperor more cautious and think too much. But this still does not affect him. Trust me."
After Cao Jin finished speaking, Murong Xing just looked at him quietly. When the expression on his face became extremely stiff, he quietly said, "Do you really think so?"
Cao Jin snorted coldly: "You don't need to pile up unnecessary excuses. Just say what you have to say."
"Okay." Murong Xing nodded, looked at Cao Jin and said, "I guess if Mu Qing agrees to the conditions we gave, the emperor will keep you in Suzaku City, and then there is a high probability that we will act together. "
Cao Jin's eyes moved slightly and he said in a serious voice: "What do you want to do at that time?"
Murong Xing was silent for a long time this time before speaking: "I want Southern Xinjiang to become a place with the best order."
"Southern Xinjiang..."
Cao Jin subconsciously repeated.
So the most likely scenario
Now that the Zhenguo Sword is lost, can he return to the ancestral temple?
"Before this, you were just a rice worm living next to the Zhenguo Sword, living by stealing your luck. But now that the Zhenguo Sword is lost, your behavior is responsible for it."
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