It was getting dark now, and the team was looking for a place to rest by the Blackwater River. After waiting for two mornings, Yu Lürang was ready to go.
The Wonderful Sound Bird returned, chirped for a while and then threw itself into the spirit beast bracelet. Yu Lu said: "The Dahuangxu disciples did not stop all the way. They are crossing the lush woody swamp in the north and will soon reach the edge of Cangming Ze."
Lin Hao said: "Will the devil pretend to leave and then kill him after I leave?"
Yu Lu said: "Although Jichong's excuse is far-fetched, it is intended to avoid conflicts. We will not pursue it for now. If he returns here, he will be regarded as an opportunity to start a war. That person seems to be very girly, but in fact He is extremely scheming and would never be so ignorant of the importance. Moreover, the Dry Mist Forest is full of Wonderbirds, so it is not easy for them to break through the surveillance defense line and go further."
Everyone thought carefully and realized that it made sense. Xia Lian said: "What should we do next?"
Yu Lu said: "Continue the inspection as originally planned. We will go northwest first, and then return to the garden when March is approaching."
The group of cultivators were quite upset about Yu Lu at this time, so naturally they had no objections.
At the edge of Cangmingze, "Ha, ha, haha." Ji Chong sneezed and said, "Don't try to get close to the dry fog forest. The Miaoyin Bird is the specially tamed ear and eye of Tongchenyuan. It is extremely difficult for outsiders who approach the forest to hide. Luo Wangshu's behavior has been consistent over the years without exception, and Luo Wangshu must not be allowed to take the opportunity to get angry."
Chen Xuexia asked: "It has been a long time since the Market Master and Deputy Market Master advanced to the Space and Ming Stage, so why are they still so afraid of Tongchenyuan?"
Ji Chong calmed down his motherly temper and said seriously: "Junior sister, I don't know something. The master of Tongchen Garden, Luo Wangshu, is a spiritual ginseng. He is extremely skilled in Taoism. I heard that he also knows the magic of the immortal world. Even among two ordinary people of the same level, Even when attacked by monks, he can come and go freely."
"Not only the market owner, but also the abbot of Jialan Temple, the headmaster of Huaqing Sect and other powerful monks treated him with great courtesy. Not to mention that Luo Wangshu was ruthless and ruthless, and no matter how extraordinary his supernatural powers were, he would not dare to offend him easily. Furthermore, Tong Chenyuan Zhang Jiaoyuan Muyun is also a person with monstrous magical powers, even the transformed infant girl Xiu Qingming, ordinary people dare not underestimate him."
Qiao Li said worriedly: "Tongchenyuan is extremely powerful, can he use our spying as an excuse?"
Ji Chong smiled and said: "Although Master has not explicitly stated what he is looking for, it is very likely that there is a certain valuable treasure wandering in Tongchen Garden. If the benefits are sufficient, what's the harm in taking some risks? In fact, Dahuang Ruins is not alone, Huanye The palace also sent people to operate near Yingge City, and the gang of bald donkeys in Jialan Temple also have evil intentions."
Qiao Li murmured: "I wonder what kind of treasure it is that it can make these mystics miss it."
Ji Chong said: "There is no need to make any assumptions. Just act according to Master's wishes."
The cultivators were not frightened, and nodded hurriedly in agreement.
Qiao Li said bitterly: "If that flat-haired beast hadn't suddenly appeared, Qiao would have learned Yu Lu's skills." He paused for a moment and sighed: "We lost two people in this battle, and Junior Brother Mu is at the door. It doesn't matter if he dies without a backer, but Song Jiwei...Junior brother Zhang, I heard that the old man Buxiu in the sect loves him very much, is this really true?"
The evil male cultivator said: "Song Jiwei is a descendant of that human race. He is afraid of falling when he holds it in his hands, but it is afraid of melting in his mouth. He is indeed extremely doting."
Ji Chong said coldly: "The fool surnamed Song is doing all he can to sow discord because he has a backer. Death is not a pity. Ji doesn't believe that the old man dares to come and question him."
Qiao Li said: "Senior brother, whether he is a high disciple of the market master or the beloved son of the Ji family, he is naturally not afraid. That old man has always yelled at me and others. This time I am afraid that I will inevitably suffer from cramps and skin peeling."
Ji Chong said: "Don't worry, Ji's handling of this matter will not affect you all."
Several people were happy when they heard this and thanked them one after another.
Ji Chong stared at him and said, "It's a little strange. No matter how bad the good-for-nothing surnamed Song is, he is dealing with monks of the same level. How could he be dealt with by that little thief in just a few seconds?"
Qiao Li touched his chin and said, "That little thief seems to have been on the battlefield for a long time and has extraordinary skills. Even with Qiao's ability, he won't be able to defeat him for a while."
Ji Chong was a little lost in thought and murmured: "I see, the female cultivator who killed Junior Brother Mu is also interesting."
Qiao Li said with a smile: "That woman is so pretty, does it mean that Senior Brother wants to keep her in his pocket?"
Ji Chong also smiled and said: "My fair lady, I long for her, but I can't get it. I sleep hard and want to be convinced. How can this be strange?"
Qiao Li said with a smile: "Senior brother, please don't miss him. Qiao will capture him in the future and give him to him as a companion for dual cultivation."
Ji Chong smiled slightly and immediately fell silent.
Cangmingze becomes more and more remote as you go west. There are countless monsters here, and you can encounter them every once in a while. Therefore, this huge area is inaccessible all year round, and even people from the Chenyuan sect rarely interact with them.
However, the more dangerous the place, the more unexpected the scenery.
The air here is fresh, the distant mountains are verdant, the green vegetation and the clear blue lakes make it particularly enchanting. Strangers who suddenly break in are stunned by this elegant and interesting landscape.
The cultivators were relaxed and happy, especially Han Bing, who particularly liked this place. He stopped several times to admire it, and Yan Ci urged him many times before reluctantly turning around and leaving.
On the next journey, we encountered a reed swamp. We first smelled the delicate fragrance, which was refreshing, and then we saw several graceful blood lotuses that were as red as fire.
The huge lotus leaves are spread in the water, as bright as the morning glow, and the delicate lotus flowers are swaying in the wind, with their tender stamens condensed into pearls, showing their noble charm.
Yu Lu let go of his mind and examined it carefully, then lowered his voice and said: "This thing is called Li Xue Lian. It takes sixty years of exposure to wind and sun, as well as severe cold and heat to grow. It is not suitable for use as medicine under normal conditions, but if mixed with iceberg grass and soaked overnight , blood-like droplets will ooze out from the surface of the lotus. This object is a sacred object for monks in the infant stage to instantly restore their mana."
Xia Lian's clear eyes moved slightly and asked: "Does it apply to us?"
Yu Lu said with a faint smile on his lips: "Li Ye's spiritual power is extremely abundant. If any monk below Huaying takes it, even the slightest bit of it may completely detonate the surge of magic power. It is extremely dangerous. You can exchange this lotus with the elders of the master for something that can be used together." "
He cautiously explored it again and continued: "There is a fire toad sleeping soundly under the water. You should retreat to a distance and wait until you pick the blood lotus for your brother."
After hearing the words, the four people quietly withdrew several miles away and waited. It took half an hour before they saw Yu Lu coming gracefully. He couldn't hide the excitement on his face, and he even shook out ten plants in the storage ring at one go. of blood lotus.
The monks were extremely pleasantly surprised, and Lin Hao said happily: "Hey, how could these many blood lotuses appear out of thin air?"
Yu Lu smiled and said: "Yu accidentally woke up the Fire Toad when he was taking the lotus. When the toad saw that the blood lotus was missing, he gave up his life and chased after it. My brother couldn't get rid of it for a while, so he took it around in circles."
"It's really good luck. I happened to encounter several blood lotuses a little further to the north. They were also guarded by fire toads. The two beasts seemed to have an old enmity. When they met, they started to fight with each other, and they let me pick them easily. Took four more.”
Lin Hao put his palms together and said with a smile: "What a fisherman to make a profit!"
I was so excited that four more blood lotuses appeared out of nowhere, and each person could get two. This was undoubtedly the icing on the cake.
The group of cultivators seemed to have great luck all of a sudden. In the next few days, they often encountered elixirs and herbs.
Although there are monsters guarding many kinds of precious grasses, several people have good moral skills, magic weapons, and mental skills. When encountering monsters, they either swarm them or circle them and attack them. After spending many efforts, each of them finally accumulated more than ten spiritual grasses. , it’s really a worthwhile trip.
On this day, the group of cultivators unexpectedly found a piece of purple-leaf orchid that had just matured. Lin Hao was overjoyed and went to pick it regardless. As a result, a strange monster with a body like a pig and a horn on its forehead was surprised.
This beast is ugly, with rough skin and thick flesh, but it has the power to shake mountains and seas, especially when its sharp horn rushes forward, its fierce energy cannot even be withstood by Yu Lu.
The strange beast picked up pestles from east to west, causing the cultivators to flee in panic. If the beast had not flown at a slightly slower speed, it would have been easy to add five more corpses to Cangming Ze.
After tremblingly escaping hundreds of miles away, the group of cultivators finally got rid of the monster. Lin Hao felt deeply guilty and apologized to the others one by one with embarrassment and annoyance.
Although the cultivators were still in shock, they did not make things difficult for him. Yu Lu only told him to be careful next time and did not blame him for his rashness.
After many days of getting along, the team chatted and laughed constantly, and their relationship gradually became closer.
The group modifies the age when love begins, and feels that the slightest ambiguity and even the slightest embarrassment in the team is quite useful.
Yan Ci looked at Han Bing's flowing hair and charming appearance with a sweet smile. Warmth surged in her heart. She felt that if Han Bing was not around, everything would not be as interesting as imagined.
The hateful thing is that Lin Hao also seems to have a secret affection for Han Bing. He often looks for opportunities to talk to Han Bing or hides behind his back and peeks at her secretly.
Han Bing was slightly aware of it, or because he was kind-hearted and didn't want to embarrass Lin Hao, he could only deal with it in a perfunctory manner.
Yan Ci felt suffocated and cursed endlessly. Yu Lu and Xia Lian saw this scene in their eyes and laughed secretly.
Time flies, winter comes quietly, the sky above Cangmingze is covered with thick clouds, and the biting north wind blows all night long, rolling up heavy snow covered with swan feathers.
Snowflakes are falling in abundance, bringing with it the unique dullness and inexplicable loneliness of winter.
Yan Ci likes to watch snow. When he was young, the snow was like a white quilt, warm and magical.
When I was young, the snow was like an elf, elegant and comfortable.
At this time, the beauty of childhood is gradually lost. The snow is just snow. There is no such meaningless sigh except saying "cold".
The entire swamp was covered in silver, the vegetation was wilted, and all the monsters and beasts hid in grass nests to avoid the harsh winter.
As March approaches, the team turns south and embarks on its return journey.
Half a month later, when I returned home, I felt the cold wind invade my skin. Luojia Mountain was covered with snow, the pines, cypresses and green bamboos were bent under the weight of the heavy snow. Ice picks hung under the eaves of the corridor, crystal clear and sharp, like the fangs of strange beasts.
The sparse branches of the green plum forest are slanting horizontally, the plum blossoms are blooming, and the refreshing fragrance floats in the cold wind.
There are very few people in the mountains. I occasionally encounter a few snowmen, who are extremely fat and cute.
The time we get together is short, but the separation is profound. We have shared life and death for several months, and the friendship is by no means ordinary. There is sadness in the eyes of the group of practitioners, and the atmosphere is very dull. Although they are practicing in Luojia Mountain, they are living in seclusion during the time when they meet each other. Still far away.
Yan Ci said goodbye one by one, and returned to Didui Courtyard with Lin Hao in a depressed manner.
