The three of them traveled towards the morning and stayed overnight, heading west. More than one day, I came to a stream. The three men released the donkey and walked up the river along the bank. Lin Xue said to Xiang Yan as he walked: "The Valley of Jueqing is upstream of the stream. Let's go upstream to the end of the stream. We will reach the Valley of Jueqing not long after walking." Xiang Yan responded: "Yes."
But after seeing the twists and turns of the stream, the three of them came to a very narrow stream at the west end. There is a large bush of trees covering the entrance of the stream, making it difficult for outsiders to find the path without someone to guide them. After walking a few miles, there were nine large rocks standing in the middle of the stream, like screens. Not long after jumping over the stone screen, we reached the end of the stream. The three of them walked along the path towards the deep valley. There was only one mountain path, so they could not go wrong. However, the mountain path got higher and higher and became more and more rugged. No wonder it’s hard for outsiders to discover Jueqing Valley, and people in the valley don’t like to go out. It’s not easy to get in and out of this valley even once.
The three of them walked for a long time, and as it got darker, they finally reached the top of the mountain. There is a flat area on the top of the mountain, and a huge fire is burning. After walking a few dozen feet closer, it was clear under the firelight that there was a stone house behind the fire.
The three of them came to the stone house, and Lin Xue said, "Is Miss Gongsun here? We are here as promised." The door of the stone house opened slowly, and two people came out, a man and a woman. The man is middle-aged and wears a high crown. The woman is seventeen or eighteen years old, with extremely white skin, extremely delicate and clear eyes, a small black mole at the corner of her mouth, and a green silk belt fluttering in the wind around her waist. Both of them are wearing the same green robe, the colors of their clothes are strange, and they are different from the attire of other people.
The two of them bowed and saluted, and the girl in green shirt said, "Senior, I came from afar, but I didn't come far enough to greet you. I'm really sorry." Lin Xue said, "Miss Gongsun, you're welcome." The girl in green shirt said, "Everyone, please come in." Lin Xue and Xiao Longnu. Walking into the stone with Xiangyan
The house was empty, with no furnishings except a few tables and chairs. The man and woman in green shirts followed them inside and sat in the main seat.
Lin Xue introduced the girl in green shirt to Xiang Yan: "He is the one who competed with your father." "This girl is Gongsun Zhi's daughter? His daughter is so old and he still wants to snatch Li Mochou from me? This is too much. !" Xiang Yanyi thought angrily. The girl in green shirt looked at Xiang Yan, a look of disappointment flashed in her eyes, and said, "You all have come a long way, so you must be hungry. I will wait for the juniors to serve you a meal."
The two of them went into the kitchen to get the food and dishes. After a while, they came to see a pot of green vegetables, a pot of tofu, and a pot of bean sprouts. There was no fishy smell at all, not even a hint of oil star. He took out a large porcelain vase and filled it with a bowl of clear, white water in front of Lin Xue, Xiao Longnu and Xiang Yan.
Xiang Yan frowned slightly: "This food is comparable to the food in Emei. Is Jueqing Valley also a place for Buddhists and vegetarians like Emei?" However, Lin Xue and Xiao Longnu did not raise any objections, and Xiang Yan did not dare to say more. Talk, lower your head and start eating. The two men in green shirts also exited and did not come in again.
The two men and women in green shirts are young, but their words and deeds are very pedantic and reserved. Since talking to them, I have never seen either of them show a smile or have a slight change in their expressions. I feel like they are just like Zhao Min. Same when together.
That night the three of them slept peacefully in the stone house, with only a few straw mats on the ground. Xiang Yan slept on the straw mat, while Lin Xue and Xiao Longnu took out the rope from their pockets, hung it horizontally in the room, lifted it up gently, and lay down on the rope. They actually used the rope as a bed, and then waved their left palms. The wind blew everywhere and the candles suddenly went out. Xiang Yan was greatly admired.
Xiang Yanheng couldn't sleep, feeling uneasy all the time. After enduring it for a long time, he still couldn't help but ask Lin Xue: "Master, you are heartless.
The people in the valley didn't seem to welcome us very much. "
Xiang Yan has also visited many homes, but except for Emei, he has never seen a host serving guests with vegetarian dishes and water, and he has never seen a host who always treats guests with a cold smile. How much do these two disciples from Jueqing Valley hate us? Not even willing to do superficial things? Although as Gongsun Zhi's love rival, I can understand that Gongsun Zhi doesn't like me. But since he already hates us so much, will he really give me a fair fight? Will he or his men plot against me before the competition to increase his chances of winning?
Lin Xue's voice came from the darkness: "They have always been like this, don't think too much about it."
After listening to Lin Xue's words, Xiang Yan couldn't sleep anymore. I had previously thought that the two disciples from Jueqing Valley were indifferent to me because of Gongsun Zhi's revenge, but I didn't expect that they had always been like this, which was frightening.
Zhao Min was very indifferent to others, but at least he could eat meat when he was with her. Although the brothers and sisters in the Emei Sect were vegetarians, they would not be so cold and never smile. Lin Xue said that she would live in seclusion in Jueqing Valley in the future, and the life of seclusion would probably not be easy. Lin Xue and Xiao Longnu have always been as cold as ice. They may be able to adapt to the atmosphere of the Heartless Valley, but Xiang Yan feels a little sad. Fortunately, Xiang Yan can only stay in this world for a short time.
Xiang Yan said: "If Mochou really won't marry anyone other than the master of Gongsun Valley, then why don't we make it so that she doesn't have to compete in martial arts!"
Xiang Yan had a deep fear about his married life with Li Mochou and Xiao Longnv. He was afraid that his married life with Li Mochou and Xiao Longnv might not be very happy. In this case, why should I commit evil and ruin Li Mochou's relationship for the sake of a marriage that may not be very happy?
