The next morning it was foggy and rainy.
The paper crane flew in the air, squeaking and swaying like a drunken man.
"What's going on? You said you were going back early in the morning, and you're still so depressed?"
Tao Fengnian stared at the listless Jiang Yuebai and asked with concern.
Jiang Yuebai let out a long sigh. Last night Wan Niang smashed the phoenix crown and died with a smile. Hong Tao, a seven-foot man, beat the ground and cried bitterly.
Wan Niang's words about not seeing her in the next life and Hong Tao's heart-wrenching cries are still in my ears.
"Grandpa, do you think the Dao should be sentimental or ruthless? Why do people from Wuweishan say that the Dao is ruthless, but Senior Brother Hong..."
Jiang Yuebai paused. Although she was young, she also knew that Wan Niang's words about not seeing her in the next life meant that Hong Tao should not die and continue walking.
Tao Fengnian thought about seeing Hong Tao buying coffins from a distance in Fangshi this morning, and he probably guessed what was going on.
After thinking for a moment, Tao Fengnian said, "As a monk, practicing qi is just the beginning, and building the foundation is the real entry into the Tao. If you want to build the foundation, you must first cut off the worldly ties. Only when the worldly ties are gone can you move forward without any worries."
"Although I don't know what happened to Hong Tao, in Grandpa's opinion, attaching too much importance to worldly fate can easily lead to inner demons. At that time, Grandpa failed to build the foundation because of the inner demons."
Tao Fengnian recalled the two times he built the foundation. He saw his wife at the last moment and told him about the vows made when they got married, asking him to enter reincarnation with her and renew their relationship in the next life.
He knew that this was all because he couldn't let go, and because he hadn't yet found a reason to persist regardless of everything.
But it's different now. Tao Fengnian looked at Jiang Yuebai with the corners of his lips slightly raised. He would definitely succeed in building the foundation for the third time.
Jiang Yuebai frowned, "Does that mean that the great road should be ruthless? But I don't think it's right. I think that although Senior Brother Hong is heartbroken, he is more determined than before and will definitely succeed in building the foundation."
"You are still young. There are some things that you will naturally understand when you grow up and experience more."
Jiang Yuebai was silent. Tao Fengnian did not disturb her thinking and silently took out the flying nuclear boat that Jiang Yuebai gave him.
Most of the seventh-grade magic weapons are used by foundation-building monks. He has perfected his Qi training, and it still takes a few days to practice it. However, he only uses this thing temporarily, and will return it to Jiang Yuebai when she reaches the advanced stage of Qi training.
Jiang Yuebai thought for a long time, couldn't figure it out and didn't think about it anymore. He took out the glass bottle and continued to practice the Ice Beetle King. He practiced it again this time and it was done.
It's just that with her current level of consciousness, it's very difficult to control the ninth-grade strange insects. She can only activate the ice armor or freeze once.
Paper cranes flew high and low, flying close to the top of the forest for half a day.
The sky is dark, the fog is getting thicker, and the wild wolves are roaring in the forest.
After Jiang Yuebai finished practicing the Ice Beetle King, a chill ran straight down his spine, and he suddenly shivered.
"wrong!"
Tao Fengnian looked stern, took out a golden bell talisman and threw it up.
Before the talisman light rose, several thorny green vines shot out from the woods below.
boom!
The paper crane fell apart among the vines. Tao Fengnian protected Jiang Yuebai and fell from the sky, hitting the moss-covered ground heavily.
The woods were dark, and Jiang Yuebai was in severe pain. Before he could see the situation clearly, he saw Tao Fengnian taking out the cigarette rod and taking a deep puff, spitting out a large piece of white smoke, which instantly enveloped the two of them.
"grandfather?"
"Do not talk!"
The wooden box was stuffed into Jiang Yuebai's hand, and she was protected behind Tao Fengnian. She watched him throw a small flag out of the storage bag, which turned into golden light and disappeared into the white smoke.
Then he took out a chained sickle from the storage bag and held it in his hand with full vigilance.
Jiang Yuebai swallowed his saliva, hugged the wooden box, and clutched the glass bottle hidden in his sleeves. The surroundings were filled with white smoke, and he couldn't see anything.
A deep and sad tune suddenly came, and the air flow swirled, ripples appeared as the tune rose and fell, and the white smoke dispersed.
Jiang Yuebai's head was buzzing, and it was difficult to concentrate amid the music. He could only feel the sky spinning and the trees double-shadowed.
"This is a method of music cultivation. Don't let up on your resistance."
Tao Fengnian tapped his eyebrows, Jiang Yuebai woke up in an instant and hurriedly activated his spiritual energy with all his strength.
Looking around, Jiang Yuebai saw a stern female cultivator in black standing on a big tree ten feet away. Her body was surrounded by thorns and vines like snakes. She was holding a xun in both hands and playing quietly.
Under the tree, there was also a scarred-faced male cultivator wearing leather armor and carrying a broadsword. He was standing next to the gray-haired demon wolf, glaring at him with evil intentions.
The woman in black has practiced Qi at the seventh level, the man with the scarred face has practiced at the ninth level, and the demon wolf has the strength of the seventh level.
Before the other party could say anything, Tao Fengnian said: "You are robbing people for wealth. I will give you all the things I have on me. There is no need to hurt people's lives."
As soon as he finished speaking, the scar-faced man looked up at the woman in black.
The woman in black raised her eyebrows and said, "After so many tribulations, this is the first time I've seen you so smart. It doesn't matter if I hand over all my belongings and let you go."
Jiang Yuebai looked at Tao Fengnian with wide eyes. Tao Fengnian neatly threw the storage bag, cigarette rod and hand-locked sickle at his feet. The surrounding golden light was looming, like an upside-down bowl, protecting the two people and their things.
"All my belongings are here. When we go far enough, this formation will dissipate on its own."
The woman in black lowered her eyes and glanced, her eyes falling on Jiang Yuebai, "Hand over hers too."
Tao Fengnian turned his head and looked over. Jiang Yuebai gritted his teeth and struggled for a while. Finally, he resigned himself to pulling out the storage bag from his clothes and threw it on the ground. He only hugged the wooden box tightly.
She knew that there were flowers in the wooden box. Although she didn't know what flowers they were, Tao Fengnian hugged them while sleeping, which meant that they were very important.
"Put down the wooden box as well."
As soon as these words came out, Tao Fengnian tensed up.
"There is nothing more than a worthless flower in the wooden box."
Tao Fengnian opened the lid of the wooden box and revealed the contents to the woman in black.
"I am a spiritual cultivator of the Tianyan Sect. This thing was found by a Nascent Soul Lord from the sect who loves to grow flowers and plants. It just looks a little weird and there is nothing special about it. I will give all my property to you. There is no need to add extraneous matters.”
The woman in black really couldn't see what was special about the flowers and plants, and she was a little apprehensive when Tao Fengnian revealed his identity.
At this time, the scar-faced man under the tree pointed his sword and said, "Stop talking nonsense. If you are asked to pay, please pay as soon as possible, or I will chop you down to feed the wolves."
Tao Fengnian's resistance was obvious, and the woman in black suddenly became suspicious.
"Old man, are you playing tricks on us and deliberately giving us some rags, when in fact the real value is the flower?"
Tao Fengnian sighed, "Since you insist on wanting it, I'll give it to you."
Tao Fengnian turned to face Jiang Yuebai and said quickly while placing his hands on the wooden box: "Stay in the formation and don't move."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tao Fengnian turned around and smashed two fiery red beads.
boom! boom!
As soon as the fire started, Tao Fengnian picked up the lock sickle on the ground and threw it out.
Zheng!
The sound of fighting came, and Jiang Yuebai saw Tao Fengnian's hands tightened with the scythe, and he was pulled forward and staggered forward, almost falling.
Looking ahead, the fire light dissipated. In front of the woman in black, the charred vines turned into ashes and fell. The scarred man held his sword in front of him, with the sickle hooked on it. The demon wolf beside him had red eyes, bared teeth, and was drooling.
"Old guy, you're looking for death!!"
The scar-faced man pulled hard, and Tao Fengnian flew up. The demon wolf roared and attacked, right in front of him.
"grandfather!"
Jiang Yuebai dropped the object in his hand, quickly made a hand gesture and fired with his fingers, Gengjin's sharp edge flashing with lightning speed.
Poof!
Blood splattered, the demon wolf whimpered and hit the ground, and its entire eyeball was shattered by the sharp edge.
