Demon Gatekeeper [Unlimited]

Late at night, Dugu dreamed that he was in a strange place.

The sky is blood red, and there are endless ruins under the feet, and the surroundings are empty, with nothing.He sat alone on the top of the ruins for a long time.It's like being abandoned by the world.

It was a kind of loneliness that penetrated into the bone marrow.

Until a light appeared in the sky, as if someone opened a hole in the sky.

A man in a brocade robe landed in front of him, with a mask on, so he couldn't see his face.

He held out a hand towards himself.Almost without thinking, he took the hand.

"What's your name?" a voice asked itself.

"Jiuqing," he heard his own voice say, "my name is Jiuqing."

"where is your family?"

"I have no family."

"What's your last name?"

"I don't have a last name."

Sighing full of affection, a pair of gentle hands touched his head: "Then you are willing to follow me, I can give you my surname. From today on, your surname is Ling, Ling of Lingshuang and Aoxue. Ling Jiuqing."

"My name is Ling..."

The familiar name made Dugu wake up from his sleep, he sat up from the bed, panting heavily, his heart was beating so fast, his chest hurt a little.

"Did you have a nightmare?" Yu Yuan wrapped his hands around Dugu's waist and stroked along his back with a bit of sleepiness in his voice, seeming to comfort him silently.

"Hmm..." Dugu recalled the dream, the previous content has become very blurred, only remember the last sentence, the unfinished words, my name is Ling Jiuqing...

Dugu looked up at the ceiling and covered his eyes with his hands.

It's crazy.

After a few minutes of slowing down, Dugu's heartbeat gradually calmed down, but he didn't feel sleepy at all.He raised the pillow and leaned against the head of the bed.Lowered his voice and whispered to Yu Yuan.

"Speaking of which, we found a total of four Demon King fragments, right?"

"Well, maybe the fifth one is hidden in this world, but I don't know whether it will be a player or an NPC." Yu Yuan also sat up, sitting side by side with Dugu, and asked in a low voice: "Brother, did you dream of him?" ?”

"Probably, I can't remember." Dugu felt that he was in a cold sweat from being frightened, but the palm of his right hand was surprisingly hot. Fortunately, there was nothing unusual in the dark room. He suppressed the panic in his heart and turned over. Get out of bed: "I'll take another shower, you go to bed first."

Dugu locked the door of the bathroom, turned on the light, and the imprint of the rose flower on the palm of his hand had really emerged. He went to look in the mirror, and his pupils in the mirror were faintly dark red.

"How could this be?" Dugu stared blankly at himself in the mirror, unable to make sense of it.His bloodline has been a mystery from the very beginning. There are no clues, no references, and he dare not even mention it to others.

"By the way, killer!" Dugu thought of the killer who was chatting with him at night, and the other party suddenly told him so many secrets about the gatekeeper game, did he know something?Who was he, how did he know these things, and why did he tell himself?And his current changes, will he know something?

Cold water poured down Dugu's head.The blood has improved his physique, even if it is cold water, he doesn't have to worry about getting sick, on the contrary, such coldness will stimulate the brain to wake up.

Dugu wiped off the water droplets on the broken hair, sighed slightly, a little worried, if the color of the eyes and the imprint on the palm of the hand can't be removed tomorrow, there will be big troubles.

Back on the bed, Dugu didn't sleep all night, and almost as soon as the sun was shining, he hurriedly got up, hurried to Yu Yuan to open his eyes, and went to look in the mirror. His eyes were still a little red, but fortunately, it wasn't too obvious. Even if he was seen, it was still okay. It was explained as a problem of light, but the pattern on the palm of the hand cannot be ignored. Dugu thought for a while and found a bandage to wrap his right hand layer by layer, and tied a knot on the back of the hand.

After waking up, Yu Yuan quickly noticed the bandage on Dugu's hand, and frowned: "What happened to brother's hand?"

Dugu has already thought of an excuse: "I was in a daze last night, and I accidentally scratched my hand by the wire exposed from the mop. I have already taken medicine. I just wrapped it with a bandage, it's not a big deal."

Yu Yuan took Dugu's hand, moved it to his lips and kissed it pitifully, carefully held Dugu's wrist, and didn't ask any more questions.

The third day's clue is Yun Private Honey.Although the process of searching for clues is dangerous, it is also getting closer to the truth.

In particular, Dugu already knows that cloud honey is the raw material of lollipops, and small lollipops are the food of the villagers, and the clues are forming a connection in some way.

"Boss, we want to visit the place where Yunmengxiang grows Yunsimi." The player found the innkeeper after breakfast.

"You said Yun Simi! That place is hard to find. It's in the valley behind the mountain. If you want to go, you probably have to spend the night in the mountain." The innkeeper's eyes were scrutinizing: "Are you really going?"

"It's rare to come here. Naturally, I want to see more. It doesn't matter if we live in the mountains. We just need to bring some food and warm clothes." Dugu insisted.

They wrapped some steamed buns and steamed them. They also took down jackets and sleeping bags, filled the large travel thermos with hot water, put on convenient shoes and were ready to go.

As eliminated players, Jiu'er and Miaomiao also asked to go with them. The reason was that they all came, so they naturally wanted to go around.He really looks like a competent tourist.

Under the introduction of the hotel owner, they paid for a local guide, a middle-aged man in his early forties.The other party didn't talk much, just leading the way dully.

The valley is located below the top of the mountain, and the way down the mountain is hardly a road. It is just a vertical rocky cliff. The guide did not tie a safety rope, and climbed straight down the gap between the rocks.

"Sister, are we going to go down like this? What about going up the mountain later?" Boss Meng asked worriedly.Her motor nerves are not bad, but the hundreds of meters of cliffs make her heart beat just looking at them.If you shake your hand and fall, it will be your life if you go down.

It's okay if you can use skills, but the key is that there are still audiences watching the whole process, even if you want to cheat secretly.

Xixi took out a bundle of thin threads from her backpack and tied them to a thick tree by the cliff: "What are you afraid of, I have a rope here, and I will tie you up at the top of the mountain later, so you can slide down without worry. "

When Boss Meng saw the thread, his eyes lit up, "Yeah, I'm going there, my sister has it here... that's great, don't worry about it now."

"Can this work?" Tang Xiaotian put on a white face. This thread is so thin, can it hold people?

Boss Meng scoffed unceremoniously: "I don't know the goods. Although my sister's thread is thin, it is stronger than steel wire. It is absolutely impossible to break. You don't have to sit if you are afraid. Anyway, you are all eliminated, so there is no need to join in the fun."

"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant. I'm just a little worried because the thread is too thin." Tang Xiaotian murmured and explained in a low voice.

Boss Meng waved his hand: "I don't care what you mean. The clues are first come, first served. My sister and I are offline."

As she said that, she reached out and grabbed the thin line neatly, stepping on the cliff and sweeping down.

Xixi didn't leave in a hurry, but stood by the tree until she heard Boss Meng's voice, and the tension in her eyes relaxed slightly.

Boss Meng said, "Sister Xixi, the rope is long enough, you can come down now."

Xixi didn't say much, she looked at everyone with deep meaning, then turned around and pulled the rope down.

Killer and Atu didn't wait any longer and chose rock climbing directly.

Other players chose the easier and safer rope.

"I'll carry my brother down." Yu Yuan squatted down halfway, turning his back to Dugu.

"No, it's just a small injury on the hand, it's already wrapped with a bandage, so it's fine." Dugu hid his hand back guiltily.

"Come up." Yu Yuan's tone was rarely tough: "There is no hospital here, what if the wound is torn and infected?"

When Dugu knew Yu Yuan's tone, it was very difficult to refuse, so he bent down and climbed onto Yu Yuan's back, with his legs and feet around his waist, and his hands on his shoulders.

"Catch it." Yu Yuan got up and walked towards the cliff, his movements were fast and steady.He didn't use a rope, just scrambled down the cliff face, on hands and feet.

In the process of descending, the clouds and fog gradually thickened, almost to the point where you can't see your fingers.A clear bird song rang out behind Dugu, and he felt the icy wind blowing from behind. He twisted his neck and tried to look back, but there was a white mist in his eyes, and he couldn't see anything clearly.

Dugu held Yu Yuan's hand tightly.He was comforted with a smile: "Don't be afraid."

Dugu pouted, wanting to say, I am not afraid, there is nothing to be afraid of climbing a rock.

But it was indeed the first time for him to be carried on the back of someone climbing rocks. His hands and feet couldn’t reach the ground, he could only climb on the abyss like driftwood, and he was afraid that his movements would interfere with the other party. To be honest, he was much more flustered than climbing by himself.

Dugu resignedly buried his face in Yuan's neck, and in front of his boyfriend, he should be cowardly once in a while.

Fortunately, it escaped from the range of clouds and mist and landed safely.

There is a large open space in the valley, with a clear stream in the middle and white flowers blooming on both sides.The flowers are like clusters of cotton, or clusters of clouds, forming a sea of ​​white flowers.

The guide was originally a villager who came to collect nectar, and he took them along just by chance, and ignored them after he came down, just took his tools and went to collect nectar.Because he had to wait for the guests, he set off later than usual. Many local villagers had already gathered here to collect nectar. Both men and women were in their prime of life.

This nectar is different from the other ones, it is a small piece of solid cloud silk embedded in the center of the flower, there is no need for the bees to collect honey, and the villagers do it for them.

They collect honey, but they don’t just collect honey, but use a knife to cut off the whole flower, and then deduct a small piece of hard nectar in the middle and put it in a porcelain jar, leaving the soft cloud silk in small balls Throw it into a cloth bag.

Boss Meng's first team has been asking about the clues related to the collection of Yunsimi, and Zhihe focused on Yunsihua.

He found a big sister who was in Tuan Yunsi: "What do you take these Yunsi back for?"

The elder sister replied with a hearty smile: "Make clothes."

Zhihe was slightly surprised: "Are all your clothes made of cloud silk?

After getting an affirmative answer, Zhihe asked curiously: "I haven't seen a clothing store on the street. Are these clothes made by everyone? How do you feel about wearing clothes made of this material? Are they comfortable?"

"It's not for yourself, it's for others." The elder sister shook her head, then looked at the paper crane again: "Do you want one, shall I give you one?"

"Ah, no, no, no need." Zhihe refused in a loud voice. He thought that the locals were reluctant to wear the clothes and only gave them away. It must be very precious. He pursed his lips and shook his head with a smile: What a shame."

"It doesn't matter, you are guests, and the clothes made of Yunsihua are originally for guests. I will give you one!" The eldest sister insisted enthusiastically, and stepped forward: "Wildflower has the blessing of the White Bird God, You can get the protection of the White Bird God by accepting the clothes, which is the most precious gift Yunmeng Township gives to guests. Wearing clothes made of cloud silk, you are one of us."

Gaining asylum by taking away the clothes?Zhihe was a little moved.Listening to Dugu's analysis of the game situation yesterday, he has been restless. He is not restricted by the live broadcast, and his life-saving skills cannot be released. If he can get the protection of the White Bird God, will he...

"Paper crane!" Dugu's voice interrupted Zhihe's thoughts, he walked over briskly, put his hands around Zhihe's neck: "What are you talking about with eldest sister?"

"I'm chatting about Yunsi." Zhihe didn't intend to eat alone: ​​"Eldest sister will give me a dress made of Yunsi, saying that if I wear it, I can gain the protection of the White Bird God."

Dugu was not as innocent as Zhihe, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Oh, there is such a good thing? Big sister, is it true?"

The eldest sister looked at Dugu kindly: "Yes, guest, do you want it too?"

"What kind of clothes are they, can I have a look?" Dugu asked.

The eldest sister giggled: "I just wear it. The cloud silk represents the blessing of the White Bird God. If you wear it, you can gain the protection of the White Bird God just like us."

Dugu heard a different meaning.like you?Is it the same as eating nectar instead of eating?

Something flashed through my mind as quickly as lightning, and Dugu lowered his eyes in thought, and vaguely saw the vague connection behind it, but the clues were still far behind.

The eldest sister is still selling on her own.

"No." Dugu pulled the paper crane back a step: "I am quite satisfied with my current clothes, and the same may not be a good thing, thank you, big sister."

Then, without waiting for the other party to speak, he pulled the paper crane and walked away quickly.

After hearing Dugu's words, Zhihe gradually came to his senses: "Clothes are also a trap? If you agree to accept them, maybe you will become like Miaomiao and Jiu'er?"

"It should be." Dugu looked serious.

"Brother Ajia." Yu Yuan walked over with a cloud silk flower, and saw Dugu holding Zhihe's hand, his eyes fixed.

"Cough." Dugu quickly let go of the paper crane, and explained solemnly: "Just now the paper crane ran into a trap. A big sister wanted to give him clothes woven by Yunsi. I heard something was wrong, so I quickly pulled him back."

"Yeah." Yu Yuan pulled Dugu into his arms, with a calm look on his face that I wasn't jealous, but his movements were full of possessiveness.

Dugu didn't like being so intimate in public, he was thin-skinned and embarrassed.But considering that Yu Yuan was jealous, he didn't push him away, instead he pressed his strength into his arms, and while others were not paying attention, he quickly pecked Yu Yuan's face: "Did you hear anything? "

Yu Yuan, who was appeased, squinted his eyes, and the smell of vinegar dissipated from his body: "Well, the cloud silk flower is indeed a unique plant here, and according to the villagers, the reason why this kind of plant can grow here is because it is a white bird. He lives in the sea of ​​clouds above his head, and his divine power flows into the stream from Luoxia Spring to nourish this large cloud flower."

"Wild silk flowers bloom all year round, and villagers also come here to collect honey all year round. Simple processing of cloud silk honey can turn it into the lollipop we saw in the store, and cloud silk is said to be made into the villagers' clothing."

Yu Yuan pulled the cloud silk in his hand, the cloud silk was fluffy and soft, like a ball of cotton, except that it was more elastic, there was nothing special about it.

"So the divine power of the White Bird God has contributed to the growth of the cloud silk flower, and the cloud silk flower has fed the villagers here, and finally the villagers have sacrificed and supported the White Bird God for generations." The clues in Dugu's mind gradually became a string.He drew a circle on the open space: "This is a complete circle, but we are missing a few key clues, first, how did the people who ate lollipops and the people wearing cloud silk clothes become these the human kind?"

"Second, what are they and these villagers who are active now? Why can they only eat nectar, why do they sacrifice to the White Bird God, and how does the White Bird God protect them?"

"Third, what is that big lollipop used as a sacrifice made of?"

Suddenly there was a commotion in the distance, with huge quarrels, screams, and cries, making a mess.

Dugu and the other three turned their faces and hurried over.

Those who screamed were the villagers guessing nectar. They seemed to be frightened by the situation in front of them, and screamed and hid aside.

It was Boss Meng and Atu who were arguing, or Boss Meng was cursing unilaterally, but Atu didn't speak, but his expression was very dangerous.Boss Meng also had an undisguised killing intent in his eyes, giving people the feeling that he might rush forward at any time.

The one who kept crying was Tang Xiaotian. While crying, he grabbed Boss Meng and shouted, "Don't quarrel, don't quarrel. How could he kill someone?"

When Dugu heard the murder, his heart tightened. He looked down and saw Xixi lying in the flowers behind Boss Meng.At this moment, there was a big hole in her chest, which seemed to be punched out by a hot weapon. The blood slipped into the soil, staining the surrounding cloud silk flowers red, her face was pale, and she had no breath.