One day later, in the deep forest of Zhongnan Mountain.
"You just left her there? Isn't that unlike your style?"
Bathing lazily in the sunshine, Xiaoqing's winding snake body fell vertically from the tree branch, blocking Pei Wende's only path.
Since entering Zhongnan Mountain yesterday, Xiaoqing has separated from Pei Wende and acted alone.
This is of course because Xiaoqing couldn't stand Pei Wende's behavior and simply hid out of sight and out of mind.
On the other hand, Xiaoqing also wanted to see if there were any hidden dangers in the direction Rong Huazi pointed, and whether there really was a Taoist temple in the deep mountains and forests.
So after a night of groping and probing, Xiaoqing was finally sure that Rong Huazi was not lying.
There are indeed no enemies hidden in the nearby mountains and forests that are difficult to deal with, and Chunyang Temple is indeed located on a certain mountain that towers into the clouds.
Speaking of this night's search, the only thing that surprised Xiaoqing was that she actually found a spotted snake demon near Chunyang Temple.
It's a pity that the spotted snake demon was particularly vigilant. After it became aware of Xiaoqing, an outsider, it disappeared into the mountains and forests as soon as possible.
For most creatures, when they become monsters, being of the same kind is no longer the way for them to distinguish between themselves and their enemies.
Especially in the eyes of the spotted snake demon, beings like Xiao Qing are more of a threat than their own kind, a predator at the top of the food chain.
Fortunately, Xiao Qing had no intention of "settling" at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. After realizing the spotted snake demon's intention to avoid it, Xiao Qing just left some aura in the surroundings in a deterrent manner and ignored it.
This is a tacit understanding between monsters and the instinct of most beasts to survive and hunt.
At the very least, until the spotted snake demon has the courage to challenge Xiao Qing's majesty, this huge mountain forest will temporarily become her territory.
"Look at what you said so harshly. Those who don't know would think I have done something immoral?"
He rolled his eyes angrily and saw Pei Wende continuing to stroll forward while looking around at the surrounding mountains and forests where there were almost no paths.
"Rong Huazi and I have a transactional relationship. Now that I am sure that she did not lie and I have fulfilled my promise, I naturally assume that we do not owe each other anything."
When he said this, Pei Wende paused for a moment before continuing.
"Besides, as you said before, there must be other secrets hidden in Rong Huazi."
"So instead of continuing to go on the road with such an unstable factor, it is the best choice for us to say goodbye."
The reason why Pei Wende insisted on asking Rong Huazi to lead the way was, on the one hand, to facilitate the guidance of the other party, but on the other hand, he was worried that Rong Huazi would deliberately lead the way.
You must not have the intention to harm others, but you must also have the intention to guard against others.
Now that the goal has been achieved, separation has naturally become inevitable.
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"Have you left already?"
When Rong Huazi, who was sitting cross-legged under the big tree, opened her eyes, Pei Wende's figure had gone away, leaving only the chirping of cicadas and birds still echoing in her ears.
"As expected, he is as 'pedantic' as my father."
Staring in the direction where Pei Wende was leaving with a slightly complicated expression, Rong Huazi clearly knew why Pei Wende chose to leave.
However, it was precisely because he knew Pei Wende's choice that Rong Huazi felt that the other party was too pedantic.
It is obvious that his strength is far superior to his own, and he obviously has the kindness to teach him and solve his doubts...
As long as Pei Wende opens his mouth, Rong Huazi has no reason and no way to refuse any of Pei Wende's requests.
But what about Pei Wende?
After determining the specific location of Chunyang Temple, he unexpectedly chose to go there alone.
To take a step back, even if Pei Wende is really worried that Rong Huazi will become a factor of instability.
But it is undeniable that Rong Huazi's adoptive father does have a fate with Chunyang Temple. It is better to take her up the mountain than to go alone, right?
Therefore, no matter which angle we look at it, Pei Wende's behavior cannot be explained by the rhetoric of "nothing we owe each other."
"I never thought that besides dad, there would be such a 'pure' person in this world."
Whether it is said that Pei Wende keeps his promise or that he has his own persistence in his heart...
All this fell into Rong Huazi's eyes, and she couldn't help but think of her father who died in the "Spirit Boy Case" more than 20 years ago.
"It's a pity that such people often don't end well."
She didn't wallow in the sad mood for too long. Rong Huazi, who was no longer the helpless girl she was before, stood up, her expression looking indifferent and profound.
Boom!
The next second, a sarcophagus burst out of the ground behind him.
Different from the coffin that contained the undead corpse, this sarcophagus was made entirely of obsidian, giving it a seamless and natural feeling.
Not only that, many spell runes were engraved in relief on the surface of this sarcophagus, giving it an alternative eerie and strange feeling.
Even under the sunlight, this cold air cannot be dissipated for a long time.
"Although the process was a little different from what I imagined, I finally came to Chunyang Temple."
Looking at the endless mountain forest in the distance, Rong Huazi murmured to herself, and the sarcophagus behind her automatically opened at this time.
Click, click, click...
Accompanied by the harsh sound of stones rubbing against each other, the body of a straight man wearing simple robes and with a straight waist appeared naturally behind Rong Huazi.
Compared with the undead corpse that was full of suture marks, the corpse of the man in front of him was too "clean".
Not to mention normal wounds or suture marks, this man didn't even have the slightest trace of decay that a corpse should have.
If the bloodless face had not revealed the identity of the deceased, onlookers would not have suspected that this was just a scholar who was concentrating with his eyes closed.
The most important thing is that there is a lotus flower stuck on the man's chest.
Although the rhizome has been broken, this lotus flower is still so delicate and beautiful, and you can even see signs of dewdrops flowing on the lotus leaves.
This lotus is the "opportunity" Rong Huazi got in Lujiazhuang, and it is also the reason why the body can be preserved so well.
"Dad, I actually don't agree with your point of view."
"The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring of water, but the kindness of living is unrequited."
"You took the risk of being wanted by the government to save the Taoist priest, but there was no news about the Taoist priest after he recovered from his injuries."
"Especially since that guy obviously has such powerful magical powers, but he allowed you to be killed by those dog emperors. This is really unfair!"
"So, it's up to me to seek justice for you this time!"
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