Tong Yan tried to carry Gao Zhuang, but in her current state, she couldn't do it.
She tried several times, but in the end she could only sit on the ground and cry helplessly.
Xiao Zhan was extremely vigilant and still did not show up.
Slowly, the sunset shed its afterglow, and night fell again.
This time Xiao Zhan finally came out of the grass where he was hiding and walked towards the hillside where Tong Yan was.
"who!"
There was a cry in Tong Yan's voice, and she obviously thought Xiao Zhan was Ai Shou and the black-robed swordsman who had returned.
Xiao Zhan lowered his voice and said:
"Ai Shou and the black-robed swordsman are probably looking for someone more powerful."
"If you don't leave now, it will be really dangerous."
Hearing Xiao Zhan's voice, Tong Yan suddenly burst into tears:
"Xiao Zhan, Ai Shou...that bastard Ai Shou, why did he betray us!"
"Gao Zhuang had one of his arms cut off to save him, why would he betray us!"
Xiao Zhan said nothing and allowed Tong Yan to vent.
Then Xiao Zhan walked to Gao Zhuang, picked him up on his back, and gritted his teeth and said:
"Let's go, get out of here first!"
A practitioner's body is as heavy as a mountain.
Fortunately, Gao Zhuang had exhausted all his energy before, so Xiao Zhan could carry it on his back.
But even so, the weight of his tall body was still a bit too much for Xiao Zhan.
Tong Yan was in a helpless state at this time, and could only follow Xiao Zhan, lifting Gao Zhuang with his hands to relieve Xiao Zhan's pressure.
It took Xiao Zhan and the others three full hours to advance less than five miles.
Finally, Xiao Zhan found a hidden cave and completely sealed the entrance, then lit up a fire.
There was a hint of warmth in the damp and cold cave.
Tong Yan's eyes were red and she choked:
"Xiao Zhan, do you think Gao Zhuang will die?"
Xiao Zhan didn't answer.
Because in his current state, there is no way to treat Gao Zhuang's injuries.
He took out the summons jade charm that Tong Yan had given him before, and motioned Tong Yan to summon her master for help.
But Tong Yan shook her head:
"My communication jade talisman was damaged in the previous battle, so I gave it to you as a token."
"Now I can't do the subpoena at all."
Xiao Zhan pondered for a moment and said:.
"Is there any way you can regain your strength as soon as possible?"
Tong Yan nodded:
"Three days. After three days, my strength will be restored, and then I can take Gao Zhuang back to Piaomiao Sect."
Xiao Zhan shook his head:
"Ai Shou and that black-robed swordsman shouldn't let you go so easily."
"Tell me first, why did they attack you?"
Tong Yan hesitated for a few seconds, and then took out a sealed scroll from the storage ring.
She looked at Xiao Zhan and said:
"There is very important information in this scroll, but I don't know what it is specifically."
Xiao Zhan frowned:
"Then Ai Shou and the black-robed swordsman will definitely not let you go so easily. They will definitely contact more people and intercept you near your Piaomiao Sect."
"It is not a wise move for you to go back now. The best way is to take Gao Zhuang to a safe place to hide, and then find a way to contact the strong men of your Piaomiao Sect."
Tong Yan wiped her tears:
"But how should I contact my master?"
Xiao Zhan thought again for two seconds:
"Do you know where the other disciples of your Piaomiao Sect are?"
Tong Yan thought for a while and suddenly said:
"Before departure, my master quietly told me that there was a senior sister in Azure City who was hurt by love many years ago and later quit the Piaomiao Sect.
, settled in Azure City, and said that if I encounter danger, let me go to my senior sister for help. "
Xiao Zhan's eyes flashed:
"Have you ever told Ai Shou about this?"
Tong Yan shook her head:
"I forgot about this matter before, so neither Gao Zhuang nor Ai Shou knew about it."
Xiao Zhan nodded:
"How far is Azure City from here?"
Tong Yan took out a map and looked at it, then told Xiao Zhan:
"It will take about three days to arrive."
Xiao Zhan said nothing, looked at the dying Gao Zhuang, sighed and said:
"We can't carry Gao Zhuang on the road."
"Recover some strength as soon as possible, and then rush to Azure City to find your world. I will stay and guard Gao Zhuang."
"But I don't know if Gao Zhuang can survive until the day you come back."
Hearing this, Tong Yan couldn't help but shed tears again.
"No, Xiao Zhan, can I ask you a favor? Can you go to Azure City to find my senior sister?"
"In this way, when my strength recovers a bit, I can still protect Gao Zhuang's heart. Maybe I can make him hold on until my senior sister comes over."
Xiao Zhan frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded and said:
"That's okay, but you have to give me a token to make your senior sister believe in me."
"Also, you should try your best not to let anyone notice that you are here. It is best not to leave."
Tong Yan nodded and took out a hosta from the storage ring:
"Master said that this was a gift that my senior sister once gave her. When my senior sister sees this hosta, she will believe you."
"Also, Master told me that Senior Sister lives in Azure City and runs a wine shop called Nian Huai."
"But the last time Master saw Senior Sister was ten years ago. I can't tell whether Senior Sister is still here or not."
Xiao Zhan didn't waste any time. He took the hosta out of the cave and completely blocked the entrance. Then he looked at the direction and ran away.
However, Xiao Zhan was also very tired at this time, so he could only pick some wild fruits in the mountains and forests to replenish his physical energy.
By the time Xiao Zhan arrived at Blue City, it was already seven days later.
Tong Yan said three days, but she needed three days. Xiao Zhan could get there in seven days, so he was already on his way.
By the time he entered Azure City, Xiao Zhan had lost a lot of weight and was on the verge of collapse.
When he stood at the door of Nianhuai Winery, he finally couldn't hold on any longer. His eyes darkened and he fell at the door of the winery, losing consciousness.
By the time Xiao Zhan woke up, it was already late at night.
He opened his eyes and saw the starry night sky.
Xiao Zhan felt extremely sore all over his body and had no strength to get up. He could only turn his head slightly and glance at the surrounding scene.
He was lying in the corner of the yard, surrounded by wine jars, and the yard was full of grass.
Apparently, this wine shop had been abandoned for many years.
Suddenly, Xiao Zhan turned his head and saw a woman sitting on the roof next to him.
She looked up at the moon, holding a wine bottle in her hand, looking extremely melancholy.
"woke up?"
The woman looked back at Xiao Zhan.
In the dim moonlight, Xiao Zhan couldn't see the woman's face clearly, but subconsciously felt that her voice was familiar.
The woman's figure flashed, leaving a string of shadows in the air, and then stood next to Xiao Zhan. With a wave of her hand, a soft energy led Xiao Zhan to sit up.
"Your body is about to collapse. What could happen that would make you even risk your life?"
"Also, how did you know I was here?"
Xiao Zhan finally saw the woman's face clearly.
He shouted in surprise:
"Shopkeeper."
Zhou Yuqin lifted the wine jar, poured a sip into his mouth, and asked again:
"answer my question."
Xiao Zhan didn't say anything, but took out the jade given by Tong Yan from his arms.
hairpin.
Zhou Yuqin's eyes flashed, and the hosta flew into her hand.
Her body trembled a little, and she asked after a long time:
"Why is this hosta in your hand?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately knew that Zhou Yuqin was the senior sister Tong Yan mentioned.
What a coincidence!
Immediately, Xiao Zhan told the story about Tong Yan and Gao Zhuang.
Some time ago, when Tong Yan and Xiao Zhan took Xiao Zhan to stay at the inn, Zhou Yuqin did not show up upstairs. Obviously, he did not know what Tong Yan and three people had been there.
After listening to Xiao Zhan's description, Zhou Yuqin didn't hesitate at all. He took out a silver-white flying sword, stretched out his hand, and flew high into the sky with Xiao Zhan's sword.
Just an hour later, the two returned to the cave where Tong Yan and Gao Zhuang were hiding.
However, at this time, the entrance to the cave was in ruins, and there were no childlike or tall figures inside.
Zhou Yuqin’s eyes flashed:
"There are four auras left here. Tong Yan and Gao Zhuang must have been kidnapped."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan walked into the cave. After searching, he found the sealed scroll in a gap in the cave wall.
Then Xiao Zhan handed the scroll to Zhou Yuqin.
A flash of surprise flashed in Zhou Yuqin's eyes:
"It turns out to be the special seal of the Piaomiao Sect. It seems that the information in this scroll is extremely important."
Zhou Yuqin thought for two seconds, put the scroll into the storage ring, and then flew out with Xiao Zhan's sword.
An hour later, both of them saw the flying carpet flying far away in front of them.
Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice:
"It's them!"
Zhou Yuqin's figure flashed, holding a sword to roll up the sword energy in the sky, and blasted towards the flying carpet in front.
Xiao Zhan was carried by a gentle force and fell into the forest below.
The next moment, there was a violent explosion, and the fierce wind blew the entire mountain forest as if it was about to be uprooted.
After a short battle, Zhou Yuqin landed next to Xiao Zhan with two corpses, Gao Zhuang and Tong Yan.
Zhou Yuqin checked Gao Zhuang's injury and took out the elixir to heal him.
Tong Yan had woken up at this time. After seeing the situation clearly, she cast a grateful look at Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan shook his head, "You have helped me before, so I should help you."
Zhou Yuqin had already begun to check the situation of the black-robed swordsman.
She found a black crescent moon mark at the swordsman's right hand, and her eyes suddenly turned cold:
"A member of the Black Moon Sword Sect."
Tong Yan exhaled a thick breath:
"Senior sister, we must rush back to Piaomiao Sect immediately and inform Master of the situation."
Zhou Yuqin frowned and said nothing. After a long time, she took out a pen and paper, wrote a letter and handed it to Tong Yan, and then said:
"Tong Yan, take Gao Zhuang and Xiao Zhan back to Piaomiao Sect."
"Give this letter to Master with your own hands."
With that said, she took out the scroll and handed it to Tong Yan.
Tong Yan was stunned:
"Senior sister, won't you go back and see Master?"
Zhou Yuqin smiled bitterly:
"I don't have the shame to go back and see Master."
After saying that, Zhou Yuqin rose into the air and left with his sword.
