Longmen Mountain.
As Zhuang Sheng said, this mountain is majestic and steep. Although it is not as magnificent as the Buzhou Mountains, it is also a place that is difficult for ordinary people to set foot on.
But between these mountains, there is a long river that runs around it, even passing through the gate of Longshan, flowing down like a river of stars falling into the world.
What is truly magnificent is not the winding waterfall flowing down, but the large carp coming upstream from the water.
They cross thousands of rivers and mountains, and must pass through Longmen Mountain every fifteen years, flying over steep and strange passes that are sometimes several feet or even dozens of feet before they can complete one reincarnation.
In Gu Dan's understanding, this was probably a fish migration.
It's just that the scenery of this world is different, and it can't be completely compared. At least in Gu Dan's understanding, ordinary fish must be unable to cross the 'high wall' of tens of feet, no matter how hard they try.
In the eighty-ninth year of Xianlin's reign, it was the end of spring.
The fish leaping over the dragon gate once every fifteen years is coming.
Gu Dan and Zhuang Sheng came to the foot of Longmen Mountain hand in hand.
To Gu Dan's expectation, the foot of Longmen Mountain was very lively. There were many hastily built huts around, and even some wooden houses that had obviously just been erected, with carriages and horses tied in front of the doors.
There are even various vendors setting up stalls on both sides of the road.
"The foot of Longmen Mountain is not very suitable for camping. It is easily affected by floods. Otherwise, our ancestors would not have had to dig a hole in Longmen to divert the long river.
But even so, the flood problem still cannot be completely solved. It can only be said that it is much better than before, but it is not suitable for recuperation at the foot of Longmen Mountain. Even farmland cannot be seen within a few dozen miles. "
Everywhere Zhuang Sheng went, he would carefully introduce the surroundings to Gu Dan, detailing every detail.
His books are not free to read. They have a general knowledge of the local styles and people's worldly practices. With him explaining it by his side, it feels like Gu Dan has met a "everyone in the world".
"However, the spectacle of the fish leaping over the Dragon Gate is a grand occasion, and many people don't want to miss it. They even come a month or half a month in advance. Since there are people, there will naturally be various business travelers stopping there. Over time, Every fifteen years, a large number of people can be seen gathering at the foot of Longmen Mountain, and it is even very lively.”
Zhuang Sheng pointed to the large group of people at the foot of the mountain.
Among them were rangers holding long swords and wearing long robes; there were peddlers and footmen pushing carts hawking along the way; there were even temporary inns with plaques hanging out, inviting people to come in and have a drink.
Gu Dan even saw a large number of chariots and horses, and even the horses were covered by exquisite armor. There was a large area of empty space around them, whether they were ordinary people, wandering rangers, or occasionally ordinary people. Refuses to come near.
In addition, what surprised Gu Dan the most was that he also saw a boat at the foot of Longmen Mountain.
That’s right, it’s a boat!
The ships on land lay there majestically, giving people a sense of irony.
"When the big carp crosses the dragon gate, it is often accompanied by thunderstorms, which ordinary people call it a natural disaster. It is also commonly known as the sky fire burns its tail and transforms into a dragon."
Noticing Gu Dan's slightly strange look, Zhuang Sheng said with a smile: "But since there are big carps that can cross the dragon gate, there are also big carps that are unlucky and are caught and used as food and drinks. Many fishermen will take advantage of this season to gather Together, we work hard just to catch a few more big carps. With luck, we can save several years of hard work.
If there is a severe thunderstorm, the foot of Longmen Mountain will also turn into a marsh country. At that time, the ships will be useful. Not only can it carry things, but it can also be used to carry people, and the harvest is not necessarily smaller than catching a big carp. This scene of pushing the boat to land is not completely useless. "
Gu Dan took a quick look and roughly guessed that there were at least thousands of people at the foot of the dragon gate, which was already quite impressive.
At this time, it would be difficult for a large town to gather so many people - and at least these people are people who have no worries about food. Otherwise, no matter how strange the fish leaping through the dragon gate is, they probably won't have the heart to come and see it.
"It's bitterly cold on the mountain, and Longmen Mountain is very steep. It rains from time to time, and the rocks are lubricated. People often slip down accidentally and lose their lives. Even if you want to get a glimpse of the wonderful scenery, it's not that easy. There are many People are waiting at the foot of the mountain, waiting for a big carp to leap by, and they will naturally know about it."
Zhuang Sheng asked: "Should we stay at the foot of the mountain for a few nights and wait for the big carp to leap, or should we go directly to the mountain to watch?"
"I'll go directly to the mountain."
Gu Dan was not interested in joining in the fun.
The physiques of the two of them are naturally not comparable to ordinary people, and the cold and slippery conditions in the mountains are nothing. If they want to enjoy the scenery, they don't need that kind of enjoyment.
At the moment, they did not linger too much in the bustling market at the foot of the mountain. The two casually chose a steep and uninhabited path, and while jumping, they could only take a leisurely look at the towering Longmen Mountain.
Leaping all the way to the mountain stream, you can hear the sound of rushing water rushing towards you from a long distance away. Although you can't see the water flow, the water vapor is already everywhere.
When he finally arrived at Longmenkou, Gu Dan couldn't help but lament the hardships of his ancestors.
I saw that a portal had been forcibly dug out between the mountains. The portal was quite long, more than a mile, but the two sides were very narrow and steep, barely enough for one person to stand on it.
Not only is it impossible without carriages and horses, but even if people are on top of it, they should be frightened!
Looking around, there is not much viewing area left around. The ancestors who were suffering from floods did not expect that a group of people would come here specifically to observe in the future.
As the saying goes, a man of skill is bold, so Gu Dan and Zhuang Sheng walked in the narrow place on both sides of the rushing river, as if they were walking on flat ground.
"This water flow is really extremely fast."
Gu Dan's knowledge of rivers can only be said to be very average, but the rapid flow here is enough to make him a little amazed. With such a rapid flow, what kind of big fish must be able to cross the dragon gate or even go upstream?
No wonder the sages said: If the barbarians are close, there will be many tourists; if the dangers are far away, there will be few visitors. The majesty, weirdness, and extraordinaryness of the world often lie in the dangers and distances, and they are rarely accessible to people, so only those with determination cannot reach them!
"The terrain dictates it."
Zhuang Sheng also nodded, and the two of them kept walking and soon reached the dragon's gate and looked down.
Longmen Mountain is actually not too tall. At least for Gu Dan, who has seen the Buzhou Mountains, it can only be said to be okay.
But for ordinary people, looking down at Longmenkou, it is already like a hundred-foot cliff. The rapid water flow is soaring down, the sound of the vast white river is deafening, and the water waves are roaring into the sky. It is indeed a unique experience. .
The waterfall under Longmenkou is not a flat river. On the contrary, there are many "steps of strange rocks" on it, which fall down layer by layer. Occasionally, there are a few "pools" that are washed over by the waterfall, and the rapids are surging. .
Seeing it with my own eyes, it is hard to believe that a group of large carp would insist on swimming upstream and crossing the dragon gate in such a dangerous place.
Zhuang Sheng's costume finally came in handy.
He sat down directly cross-legged, put the fishing basket in his arms, took out the fishing rod and swung it. He didn't even have any bait, but he was going to fish at the dragon's gate.
"Ha, you also like those who wish to take the bait?"
Gu Dan asked with a rather strange expression.
"Will you take the bait?"
Zhuang Sheng was startled, thought about it for a moment, thought about it, and said with a smile: "What I am fishing for is not the fish, but a part of the state of mind. It would be great if you have a wish. Even if you don't have it, you can still get it." The joy of fishing.”
"I'm being tacky. I just wanted to see if the famous Fish Leaping over the Dragon Gate is really so commendable."
Gu Dan also sat down cross-legged, but he closed his eyes and rested, waiting for the big carp.
The two of them were enjoying themselves. Except for the sound of the surging water, the surroundings were quiet. It was too early at this moment, and those who wanted to watch this spectacle together had not yet climbed up to this point.
The sun rises and sets, the moon is cold and the sun is warm.
Three days passed in a blink of an eye.
Gu Dan looked at the gloomy sky and noticed something.
It is going to rain.
It is said that spring rain is as precious as oil. During the late spring and early summer, there is also a lot of rain in Longmen Mountain.
However, it was raining at this time, and the people at the foot of the mountain who wanted to watch the fish leaping over the dragon gate were suffering.
The mountain road is already difficult to walk, and if there is rain water, it is a blessing if you accidentally fall. If you lose your footing, you will really regret it.
While thinking about it, I vaguely heard human voices.
Gu Dan turned around and saw a man walking with strong hands. His face was upright and majestic, a very common Chinese character face. He had a jade pendant and a sword hanging on his waist. He was walking on the steep banks of the river as if he were walking on flat ground.
Although he is not a master-level figure, he is still an accomplished viscera practitioner.
The man probably never thought that there would be someone waiting here who was even faster than him. He glanced at them in astonishment, noticed Gu Dan's probing eyes, and slightly raised his hand, which was regarded as a slap in the face. He said hello, but did not say anything, and came to the other side of the river bank.
On the contrary, behind him, a woman's voice echoed in the mountains: "Dad, wait for me, why are you running so fast!"
Before anyone arrives, the sound is heard first.
Not long after the sound came over, another figure jumped over. Looking at it, it turned out to be a woman, dressed in red.
But what really surprised Gu Dan was that the little girl looked quite immature, probably only thirteen or fourteen years old, but her energy and blood were quite strong, and she was even close to practicing internal organs.
Even in such a dangerous place, there is no unfamiliarity or fear. With a tap of the toes, he leaps forward like a dance. It looks like he is surrounded by dangers, but in fact he is very familiar with it. His martial arts skills are extraordinary and can be called a rare martial art. Wizard.
"Ah! How can anyone be faster than us?"
Just after climbing up, the little girl glanced around and saw Zhuang Sheng and Gu Dan sitting there fishing, and said in surprise.
"Lian'er, don't be rude."
The sound of the water is so fast that the middle-aged man's voice can be heard loudly in order to suppress the sound of the roaring river water.
The little girl rolled her eyes, but instead of looking for her father, she walked toward Gu Dan without fear.
When the dangerous road seemed to be smooth under her feet, she rushed over in a hurry, until she was in front of Zhuang Sheng. After smelling the fishy smell on his body, she covered her nose with her red sleeves, curious. Asked: "The water here is so fast, how can we fish?"
"That's wrong. If you're fishing, where can't you catch a hook?"
Zhuang Sheng said
“But it’s obvious that you can’t catch fish here!”
The little girl squatted down next to him, even stretched out her hand to cushion his fishing basket, and said, "Look, let me tell you, you can't catch fish here!"
Those big round eyes were rolling around, as if they were looking at a big fool, which was a bit cute.
"Eh."
Zhuang Sheng shook his head and said seriously: "Is fishing just for the fish?"
“If it’s not about fish, why fish?”
Instead of being stopped by the question, the little girl immediately asked back, snorted, pinched her waist with both hands, "Mysterious!"
"What I fish for is the peace and ease in my heart, not the fish that can be seen in the water. Although I don't get anything from fishing, I still have the joy of fishing. Doesn't this mean I can fully enjoy the beauty of fishing? If I fall into the shape of things, I will naturally lose it. That fun.”
Zhuang Sheng started talking with great interest.
"If you can't catch a fish, you can't catch a fish. I'm not laughing at you. Dad said that the people he despises the most are those who fail to do what they want and still make excuses for themselves!"
The little girl put her hands on her hips and scolded her like an adult, "It's not the right time to fish here. The thunderstorm is coming again. You should leave quickly. Be careful not to catch it if you fall!"
"ha"
Gu Dan, who had been listening on the side, couldn't hold back and finally laughed.
She didn't expect this move from him, but instead attracted the little girl's attention, and actually scolded him along the way.
"You too! Your friend is fishing here. You know you can't catch anything, but you don't know how to persuade him."
The little guy scolded him without any courtesy at all.
Gu Dan thought for a moment, "Is this what your father taught you?"
"I figured it out on my own!"
The little girl raised her chin and said proudly: "Birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together. Two weirdos get together and do nothing serious!"
While they were talking, the middle-aged man finally rushed over, and without saying a word, he grabbed the little girl Destiny by the scruff of her neck and lifted her behind her.
"Both of you, I'm sorry. My girl rarely goes out and her temper is lively. I apologize for any offense."
The middle-aged man said very politely.
"It's okay, the little girl is quite cute."
Gu Dan waved his hand and said by the way: "However, her energy and blood entered the state too quickly, and she has not yet fully developed. This is not necessarily a good thing for her own growth."
This girl is only thirteen or fourteen years old, but she has such strength, and her talent can be considered excellent.
However, in everything, too much is never enough, and the same is true in martial arts.
With such a rapid improvement, her body has not fully grown. With such constant sprinting forward, the bones of her body have already been sharpened and 'shaped' before they have grown, which is detrimental to herself.
"this"
The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He never expected that someone could see his daughter's strength at a glance. He didn't dare to stay any longer. He just bowed again, cupped his fists and saluted, "Thank you for your advice."
"Um?"
On the contrary, his daughter, after hearing Gu Dan's words, glanced at him in great surprise, as if she wanted to climb over the mountain of her father and come over to him.
However, Dad's Wuzhishan was too powerful, so he grabbed her arm and ran to the other side of the river.
Until this moment, among the mighty sound of water, Gu Dan could still clearly hear the voices on the other side of the river.
"Dad, why are you holding me back! The person who spoke must be the legendary hidden master, right? He saw my strength at a glance! I said, with my talent, I can I need a great master! The people you hired are not enough for me, so I have to find a master myself!"
The little girl's voice still seemed somewhat energetic even amid the turbulence of the river waves.
"Shut up. Your companion is like a tiger, how can you and I approach such a person rashly?"
Immediately afterwards, a voice of reprimand came, with a stern tone.
"Being with you is like being with a tiger."
As he murmured these words, Gu Dan laughed.
Yes, being with a king is like being with a tiger, but if a monarch wants to kill his ministers, he at least needs a reasonable reason. Whether it is unfounded or not, most of the time there must be a reason.
But for the strong, no reason is even needed in many cases, and it is more terrifying than a tiger.
Whether it is chance or sinister, it all depends on the thoughts of others.
This is also the reason why Gu Dan left the Buzhou Mountains.
No matter what weirdness there was in the Buzhou Mountain Range, whether it was aimed at him or not, he didn't want to stay there. Maybe he had similar thoughts.
Before the two tigers fight, countless animals in the mountains are unlucky.
If you don't want to cause trouble, apart from the fact that you are strong enough, staying away from him may not be a wise choice.
As the middle-aged man and the little girl named Lian'er climbed the mountain, people began to climb one after another, and almost all of them had martial arts skills.
After all, in such a dangerous place and when a thunderstorm is approaching, even if most people have the courage, they don't have the strength to appreciate the wonders of this place.
"It seems that the big carp is about to arrive. The land should have received the news first, and then rushed to the foot of the mountain to inform those people."
Zhuang Sheng finally put away his fishing rod - of course, he didn't catch anything.
The big carp goes upstream from Longmen, and of course there are traces along the way. But if you want to see the spectacle of fish leaping over Longmen, you can only wait here.
Before coming to Longmen Mountain, the big carps also knew how to 'recuperate' and save their energy, which gave people enough time to pass the news to the foot of Longmen Mountain, so that the group of people who wanted to take a peek at the wonders could take the lead. Climbing and waiting.
"Boom!!!"
There were constant muffled thunders between the sky and the earth, and dark clouds spread all over the fields. The clouds were thick and the sky was low, and even the air seemed extremely stuffy.
At some point, there was a wind blowing in the indistinguishable sky.
Immediately, rain fell from the sky. It slowed down at first, like a drizzle, and then suddenly became strong and swept over everyone, as if to drive away this group of ignorant mortals.
With the heavy rain, most of the people who originally climbed the mountain were reduced.
Although the scenery is wonderful, personal safety is more serious.
It was an unfortunate thunderstorm this time. In the next fifteen years, the spectacle of carps leaping over the dragon gate will still be staged again. There is indeed a day for reopening, so there is no need to regret it.
However, there were also people who were not afraid of wind and rain. They quickly came to Gu Dan and Zhuang Sheng's side. They occupied the best viewing position. This was the advantage of starting first.
Even if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, you have to occupy the spot first.
The first person to come to them was a knight-errant in a smart suit with several iron chains around his waist. After arriving, he did not greet Gu and Dan, but stared at them with piercing eyes. Longmen Mountain Pass is not disturbed by external objects.
Even if the rain washes down, it still stands there like a rock, unshakable.
The rain blurred my vision, but it was hard to worry about it.
When the rainwater was about to touch his body, it would naturally bounce away, as if it had touched an invisible barrier. There was wind and rain all around, and lightning and thunder in the sky. But around him, there was only one thing under his feet. A little bit of moisture to prevent rain from getting on you.
On the contrary, Zhuang Sheng did not use his true energy to protect his body, and allowed the rain from the sky to fall on the raincoat, each enjoying its own beauty.
However, this thunderstorm seemed to be extraordinary. It was getting heavier and heavier. The sound of thunder in late spring and early summer shook the fields and echoed endlessly in the mountains. The dazzling thunder light traveled across the sky and the earth, like a magic weapon thrown by a giant and revealed for a moment in the world. Deafening and dazzling.
There were sounds of wind, rain, and thunder all around. Even if they knew someone was around them, everyone seemed to be a lone traveler in the world at this moment. It was difficult to see even half an inch in front of them. The thunderstorm seemed to have become a prison. The cage holds everyone equally.
Those who are not strong enough may have fallen into the river a long time ago during such a violent rain.
Finally, during the almost long wait, Gu Dan looked through the layers of rain curtains. Even with his eyesight, he could only see something bouncing in the distance. A small figure.
No, they are not small, they are just so far apart that distortion is inevitable.
If there was anyone who was most excited during this heavy rain, it was probably the sea of creatures that seemed to be a continuous sea.
A big carp jumped up excitedly in the river, and its huge body hit the water, causing countless waves to splash.
They came rushing upstream, and when they got close enough, Gu Dan was finally able to see clearly.
I finally understand why they are called big carp.
The big carps at the front were all yellow and turbid like mud. Their bodies were huge, at least several feet long, and they hardly looked like things in the river.
Their heads were quite large, their bodies were slender, and their scales had the texture of the word "X" intertwined with each other. They were somewhat similar to the carps he knew, but they were also different.
Every time the powerful tail flaps, it can stir up huge waves. From a distance, it seems that the entire river is boiling, like a raptor making waves in the sea.
The deafening thunder between heaven and earth seems to be music for them, but the pouring rain is their best paradise.
During the countercurrent, the group of big carps finally gradually approached the Longmen Waterfall. The difficulties they had to face at this time were just the beginning. The thousands of miles of swimming would be completely in vain if they could not cross this pass. .
When others were finally able to notice it, the spectacle of the carp leaping over the dragon gate was suddenly in front of everyone's eyes!
(End of chapter)
