This was the first time Lu Ran saw Li Qi.
Li Qi, king of Xia Yafu.
The emperor's favorite youngest son, the most arrogant young prince in the Northern Continent, the Grand Marshal of the Hundred Flowers Army as Suitang calls him, and the commander-in-chief of the golden fleet at his feet.
Even a grassroots person like Lu Ran has heard of this name.
There are thousands of folk legends about his deeds, which are so short and long that a huge book can be written.
Now that he saw the real person, Lu Ran felt that this legend was probably true.
The tall man in front of him, about thirty years old, with disheveled hair hanging down his shoulders, half-closed eyes, and a look that seemed a little haggard.
He casually wore a crane-grey inner robe, half leaning and half lying on the high golden throne.
Like a flower that is about to bloom but is still in bud.
It looks simple and plain, but in fact it is gorgeous and gorgeous.
Five steps in front of him, one on the left and one on the right, stood two people in cross-dressing.
On the left is a middle-aged man, dressed as a general, with an angry look on his head, a leopard head and eyes, but he is wearing a peach-pink flower armor. If you look carefully, you can see that there are still a few drops of water on the petals of the armor.
The old man on the right should be a Taoist priest, with a yin and yang face. His hair, Taoist crown, and Taoist hairpin are also half white and half black. He wears a loose robe that is also divided into yin and yang and embroidered with stars.
The two of them stared at each other with solemn expressions.
There are only these three people in the hall, forming a "mountain" shape. There is indeed a sense of oppression from the majestic peak above, making people who come in can't help but lower their heads.
After the four teenagers entered the hall, they were still standing on the left and right. Lu Ran thought for a moment and stood before the young man in green shirt who was the only one who smiled at him.
"Boys."
King Fu spoke first, with a frivolous and joking tone, and a bit of impatience.
"I know that you are bored, and I am also bored. I have not been out of this palace for a month, and I have never seen my poor people again."
"However, I have finally found it, and it is now. But the secret must not be leaked. I can't say too much right now. Boys, you are looking forward to it. Today, you will get a big opportunity, a big fortune." Opportunity.”
King Fu chuckled and changed the topic.
"So, just follow orders and don't ask too many questions, don't talk too much, and don't be too troublesome. Understand?"
Lu Ran saw the four brothers and sisters exchange glances with each other. They were all hesitant to speak and full of suspicion.
But in the end they just sang, saluted, and retreated to the side to wait.
Without further words, King Fu stood up, waved his hand and said in a deep voice.
"let's start."
The yin-yang-faced Taoist priest standing by the side immediately ordered after hearing the news: "The time has come! Here comes the treasure!"
Sharp orders swirled around the main hall, and many star officials in red poured out from all directions. Their figures were like wandering souls. They were running around, moving objects, drawing talismans, sealing doors, locking windows... They arranged everything in a smooth and smooth manner, and then continued They all retreated and disappeared like ghosts.
At this time, the main hall of the ship building had become dark without realizing it, and all the lights were turned off.
The old Taoist priest chanted the mantra in his mouth and twisted four strings of flames on his fingertips. This was the "cold fire" specially used by Qigong practitioners for lighting. It only had light but no heat. The "cold fire" rose to a square inch in the middle of the hall, illuminating only about six steps (one step is six feet) square, as if it were a newly erected stage.
Lu Ran saw at this moment that there was a three-legged golden tripod in the middle of the "stage", with the inside and outside covered with inscriptions. A golden Feng Shui box is placed around the golden tripod according to the directions of the four fields (south, east, northwest). The golden color reflects the light of the "cold fire", making it look flashy and mysterious.
Golden, this is the style favored by His Highness Prince Fu.
The old Taoist priest with a yin and yang face had a serious look on his face. He took a step forward and said, "This thing is called the 'Four-faced Monkey'. Your four highnesses, please come forward and stand behind the gold box in order of age."
The old Taoist priest's name is Gu Xing. He is the star official of Xia Adam Dynasty. His age is unknown. Some people say that he is more than 300 years old.
Although his status and status were transcendent, facing these four royals, even though they were all juniors, he still slightly bent down and made a gesture of invitation.
The four young men all had doubts on their faces, but they all knew that the sinister-faced star official was very capable, so they did not resist at all and stood firm one by one in accordance with the law.
Gu Xing closed his eyes and paused.
The three-legged golden cauldron shimmers with golden light, wandering over the inscriptions, constantly circulating.
After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, and Lu Ran saw that in the blink of an eye, his whole body suddenly reversed its yin and yang, and the original black on his body turned into white, and the white turned into black.
He seemed to be another person, but also seemed not to be.
Gu Xing said: "The 'Four-faced Monkey' is the most precious treasure in the world. We can only meet each other in Guyue Valley and Tiangu. Only 'destined people' can meet each other. Your Highness, please open the box!"
His Highness, who was wearing a red robe, reached out to open the box and discovered that the gold box was actually made of gold foil and the walls were as thin as paper.
The lid was opened, and a small white beast came out of the box. It was only the size of a palm, with a snow-white body and a face as red as a heart. It was not afraid when it saw everyone and squeaked.
It's a white monkey.
If you look closely, you will see that there are a few strands of red hair on the white monkey's forehead, which look like a capital "东" (东). The white monkey is holding a jade sword in his hand, like a proud general, taking three steps majestically. Taking two steps together, he fell into the flowing golden cauldron in the center.
"Your Highness, please!" Gu Xing shouted again.
The young man in green shirt uncovered the cover, and it was also a white monkey. This one was smaller in size. Although it was thin, it held a golden sword in its hand, which was far longer than its body. Its face was a little melancholy, and it also had a long forehead. A bunch of red hair spells out the word "南".
It completely ignored the other people around it, only glanced at the East Monkey, then carried the big sword and entered the golden cauldron.
"Your Highness Sixth, please!"
The girl in purple clothes couldn't wait to open the gold box - another white monkey, with a strong and slender body and a very beautiful face. The word "西" on her forehead was shockingly red.
What a beautiful monkey! The girl in purple couldn't help but scream.
The monkey also held a weapon, a short black spear. Hearing the sound, he looked around, and finally his eyes fell on the golden tripod. His movements were the fastest, and he jumped in in the blink of an eye.
"Your Highness Thirteen, please!"
It was the turn of the girl in yellow. She was looking forward to it but also a little scared. She carefully opened the lid - this time, no white monkey jumped out immediately. This white monkey actually stayed motionless in the box.
Seeing that there was no movement for a long time, everyone looked at the general coming over.
"After all this hard work, there is still a dead monkey!" His Highness moved his red lips and became angry again.
He walked this way quietly.
Lu Ran saw that his hand had been placed on the hilt of the sword.
"No, it just fell asleep!" Lu Ran, who had been watching nervously and didn't intend to say anything, said now.
The girl also saw it clearly and quickly agreed: "Yes, it just fell asleep."
Sure enough, this white monkey was breathing evenly and had a peaceful face, as if he was asleep.
"Then wake it up!" His Highness had already arrived, and Lu Ran heard the sword make a "beep" sound.
The girl in yellow stepped forward and blocked His Highness's way.
