Hot as China, cold as snow

Since that day, after Leng Xuanyan left, Liu Muran and Xi Yuan had been silent for a few days. Hua Xi was running in the snow, free and cheerful, which made Liu Muran's heart itch.The sun was very good, and the Cangqiong Snow Mountain melted a lot of snow water, which flowed down from the top of the mountain continuously.

Seeing Xiyuan squatting in a daze at the water source not far away, Liu Moran walked over with a bucket to fetch water.The water was halfway scooped up, but was stopped by Xiyuan: "Don't hit it, there is something wrong with this water, you can't drink it."

Liu Muran looked at Xiyuan, only to see Xiyuan put his hands on the ground, listened for a while and raised his head solemnly: "I have seen it with spiritual power, and the water source of the entire Cangqiong Mountain is polluted, and it will leak out if you drink it. fatal."

"You are Xue Ling. If you have enough spiritual power, you can make the water on Cangqiong Mountain pure."

"I don't have such strong spiritual power, but if I do, it will take a year or two for the water source to clear up if the range is too large." Xi Yuan shook his head after listening to Liu Moran's suggestion: "What's more, I left Cang Qiong Mountain too not long ago. For a long time, it consumes a lot."

"I think we are going back to the Ziwei tribe. We are lower than them. The water flows through the Ziwei tribe before passing here. Something must have happened to the tribe after drinking this water. Xiyuan, we have to go back and find a way, even if there is no way for a while, with you The prestige in the Ziwei tribe can also make the tribe feel at ease."

Xiyuan nodded to him, agreeing.The two of them took Hua Xi, hurriedly packed their things and returned to the Ziwei clan.

Entering the barrier of the crape myrtle tribe, Liu Moran received strange looks from the tribe. Some were surprised, some prayed, and some were delighted. Liu Moran nodded to the passing tribe as usual. Xiyuan walked beside Liu Moran, not like Liu Moran. Just like Mo Ran, he walked all the way with a cold face, exuding a strong aura from his body, which was different from any other time. This aura showed that Xiyuan was extremely serious.

"Xiyuan is back~, oh, my God! Damn it, it's broad daylight."

"Don't talk nonsense, what the hell, the person who was sacrificed can show up alive, which means that the gods returned the person to us."

"I heard that some people have eaten their stomachs badly in the past two days, and the number of people with stomach pains and fevers has doubled this morning. They all suspect some infectious disease."

"It can't be a plague! It's a catastrophe for the Ziwei clan. Didn't it mean that it will be fine after the sacrifice? Why is this serious?"

"Hey, did you see that Liu Moran, the sacrificial priest, is back, together with Xiyuan."

"Let me just say, if there is no high priest Xiyuan, the priest will not be able to do it at all. The whole person looks like a dog. This is still an accident. But, don't you think Liu Moran went to heaven? How did he come back? Can't you bring back the decree of the Emperor of Heaven?"

"What a joke!"

"It's saved, it's saved. Aunt Wu is saved."

"Yan'er's father is saved." The woman shouted and rushed over: "Liu Moran, Xiyuan, please save Yan'er's father!"

"Yes, let's save the people of the Ziwei clan!" The people around also began to agree.From a long distance, I saw Uncle Zhang coming with Aunt Wu on his back. Uncle Zhang put Aunt Wu down, kowtowed to Xi Yuan and Liu Moran, and said, "Xi Yuan, show me what's wrong with her. She just died yesterday morning. My stomach hurts, I had a high fever in the middle of the night, I didn’t eat anything this morning, I just drank water and vomited.” Xiyuan took his pulse, checked his vital signs, wrote a prescription on the spot, and asked Uncle Zhang to take the medicine.

Liu Moran clenched his hands into fists, then let go, and let the people around step back and said: "Don't drink the water from Cang Qiong Mountain, the water is not clean, it will bring germs, and you will get sick if you eat it. In addition, we put the sick people together, we don’t know if the disease will be contagious, but it can be cured with Xiyuan.”

"Why is the water unclean? We've been eating it all our lives. Could it be a catastrophe?"

"Not allowed to drink water? Are you still alive? Can't you live?"

Liu Moran stretched out his hand to stop everyone's discussion: "This is man-made, not God's will. Someone poisoned the top of Cangqiong Mountain, causing the water flowing down from the top of Cangqiong Mountain to be unclean and eat people up."

"Who allowed you to talk nonsense here." Elder Yuan Ai appeared at the right time, leaning on a dragon-headed crutch, and pointed to Liu Moran and asked, "Who are you? How dare you pretend to be Liu Moran, a throwback from the Ziwei clan?"

Liu Moran smiled contemptuously, and pointed to his own blue hair: "This is Liu Moran, as if it were a fake. If you don't believe me, there is also a birthmark on my body to prove it."

Elder Yuan Ai shouted: "Don't deceive me, I will preside over it personally on the day of the sacrifice, and Liu Moran has already dedicated it to heaven and earth." Yuan Ai asked, as if he had just seen Xiyuan, "What happened to Xiyuan?" thing."

"As you can see, I brought Liu Moran back."

Elder Yuan Ai was very angry, and put a cane on the ground: "Nonsense! Xiyuan, you are an old man of the Ziwei clan, how can you be so nonsense."

"Yuan Ai, I remember that I once told you that you are not allowed to move Liu Moran without my consent. Why did you hold a sacrifice when I left on the front foot. I don't remember who I took as an apprentice. I really don't know about sacrifices. Who will be the high priest." Xi Yuan's tone changed: "Oh, yes, I heard it was Kang Cheng."

"That's right, you told me that it's not time for the sacrifice yet. But old lady, I was there to save the Ziwei clan. Xiyuan, you can't listen to other people's nonsense. At that time, the clansmen knew that there was a vision in the sky, and I had no choice but to do it." The sacrificial ceremony was just held, and I really can't wait for you to come back."

"I very much doubt whether the vision in the sky is man-made or God's will?"

Yuan Ai pointed to Xi Yuan and said, "You doubt me, old lady. Everyone in the Ziwei clan knows that I, Yuan Ai, have dedicated my whole life to the clan and died!"

"Take back your hand, don't tell me that you died after you died. Who in the Ziwei clan, old and young, doesn't know that I, Xiyuan, have stood up. I, Xiyuan, have guarded the Ziwei clan for thousands of years since I had the Ziwei clan. Ancestors There is a decree that I, Xiyuan, have the right to become the acting patriarch when the Ziwei clan is in crisis, and make decisions on the fate of the entire Ziwei clan. I, Xiyuan, act as the acting patriarch and decide the overall situation of the Ziwei clan. The sacrifices of the Ziwei clan have always been performed by me, and only I can be effective as the high priest, so I have always been the only high priest of the Ziwei clan."

An old woman stood up tremblingly: "I can testify that more than 70 years ago, I remember that I was a little girl of seven or eight years old. Xiyuan is what it is now, and it hasn't changed in so many years. I have been the acting patriarch for several years. , until Su Heng appeared."

"That's right, Xiyuan is usually kind to people. Dahuo has almost forgotten Xiyuan's age and seniority. There is indeed a saying passed down from the ancestors. Xiyuan is the patron saint of the Ziwei clan. Everyone can't move." Some people around started go along.

"Yuan Ai, who is the bold one? Dare to disobey my orders. Everyone in the tribe knows that I, Xiyuan, as the high priest, as the wise military advisor of the Ziwei tribe, is a person who can see through the future. I have a special existence in the Ziwei tribe. I said Liu Moran is a throwback to the ancestral clan chosen by heaven to save the Ziwei clan, the Ziwei clan will experience a big disaster, and the disaster has not yet begun." Xi Yuan opened and closed his mouth, and read an inscription, and the people around He frowned in pain, some people covered their chests and others blocked their ears. Liu Moran didn't hear the difference. These inscriptions seemed to be the same as what Liu Moran had learned, but Kang Cheng read them, but listening The effect was different, Xiyuan stopped reciting: "Have you heard that! Such an inscription is an effective sacrificial inscription, which penetrates deep into people's hearts. How is Kang Cheng's recitation?"

A strong man next to him said: "The last time I went to Wuyin Mountain, Liu Moran recited like this. It made people feel sad and touched their hearts."

"Yes, I remember, the last time I was ambushed while passing through the Yunnan border, it was Liu Moran who played the sapphire flute, the secret treasure of the Ziwei tribe, and repelled the enemy with colorful rays of light."

"That's right, Liu Moran is the Qingyudi who recognizes the master."

Yuan Ai's face was pale, and he couldn't say a word: "Then how did Liu Moran escape from the fire? How do you explain those visions? Today's water source is poisonous."

With Xiyuan's cold voice, he opened his arms, turned around in a circle, and said loudly to the Ziwei tribe: "The gods descended, show me the way, and brought Liu Moran to me out of thin air, and entrusted me with a dream He brought it back. The gods take care of the Ziwei clan." Xi Yuan lowered his raised arms and looked around the crowd: "Visions, there are real and fake, real and fake are intertwined, do you really want me to tell you? Yuan Ai!" Yuan Aimo Without making a sound, his face was pale, and sweat was seeping on his forehead.

Seeing that it was almost done, Liu Moran said, "The problem of the water source, as I said before, now everyone can send people to search on the mountain, and I guarantee that we can find artificial evidence." He glanced at Yuan Ai: "Elder Yuan Ai You have worked hard for the Ziwei clan all your life, and it is inevitable that you will make some mistakes when you are old, but fortunately, you did not make a big mistake, so you can forgive it. But when you are old, it is better to step back and give way to young people."

Xiyuan chimed in at the side: "Just do what Liu Moran said." Just after the crowd dispersed around him, he heard sobs crying, looking back, Qu Wu was standing far away, and saw Liu Moran Seeing it, he ran over and cried, "You are a big villain, why did you lie to me? Where have you been these days? Brother Ran, do you know how much Qu Wu misses you!" , raised his face full of tears and looked at Xiyuan again: "Brother Xiyuan, why didn't you come back earlier, you don't even know what happened, I lost my brother once."

"Hey, weird Qu Wu, don't you think I'm right in front of you?" Liu Moran comforted Qu Wu, but Qu Wu was never willing to leave Liu Moran anymore, he was really afraid that losing Liu Moran would be like losing himself Like his mother, Liu Moran followed wherever he went.

Liu Moran and Xiyuan had no choice but to take Qu Wu, the three of them and one fox into Xiyuan's yard, before they had time to rest, Liu Moran said: "We have to hurry up and tell everyone what happened, so we can make preparations."

"Wait a minute, wait for someone to find evidence before talking about this matter." Xi Yuan couldn't stand still and was about to fall, Liu Moran hurriedly supported him: "Xi Yuan, what's wrong with you?"

Xi Yuan closed his eyes, waved his hands and remained silent for a while before saying, "I saw something just now."

"what?"

"I think we're afraid we'll have to relocate."

Liu Moran asked: "Moving the family is a big thing, not to say that we can accommodate it. What's more, where should we migrate and which way should we go in such a hurry?"

Xiyuan said very seriously in a cold voice: "It's Mount Xutu."

Liu Moran took a deep breath: "What did you see?"

Xiyuan laughed, and said: "Tianji. But I can tell you that the people of the Ziwei clan are safe."

"Okay!" Liu Moran didn't question at all, and immediately took out the map and started to study the migration, the roads traveled, the places visited, how long it took, how much money, and how much food.

At this time, someone came to report: "I found a kettle and a paper bag on the top of the mountain. I have already seen it. It is evidence of water pollution." Xiyuan nodded and went out of the room to start treating the injured, but he saw Yuan Ai, who stood outside and refused to leave for a long time, pleaded guilty.

Xiyuan went outside and ordered the people below to do it, and he came back soon after finishing what should be dealt with. When he came back, there were already several people standing in front of Liu Moran, some were dealing with backup resources, and some were in charge of handling horses and animals .

Xiyuan said: "Okay, it's ok, I will inform everyone to make preparations and prepare to move to Mount Xutu. Where are you?"

"Most of it is done, just go with the old and frail. It will take longer. I don't know if there are enough backup materials. I am calculating. I have already notified Leng Xuanren. He will meet him on the road, set up stations along the way, and use The forces under Yun Che's subordinates far away in the holy city, including Hua Manlou, Xing'er and Yue'er will also help."

"That's good."

"Wait a minute." Liu Moran hesitated and said, "Come on, call Elder Yuan Ai in! She is old and has stood outside for a long time, knowing her mistakes can make a big difference. What's more, you also said that Elder Yuan Ai is fine. Well, it’s just that she is too fond of the Ziwei clan, she is right in saying one thing, she has been contributing to the Ziwei clan all her life.”

"En." Xi Yuan nodded, "It's fine for you to be the master." Then he said to the people next to him: "Call Kang Cheng in by the way. Call in Uncle Zhang and those big guys who followed to Wuyin Mountain last time. I have Let’s talk.” Soon everyone came in.Several elders of the Ziwei clan, including Yuan Ai, were shown their seats. They were silent for a while, and they all looked at Liu Moran and Xiyuan seriously.

Xiyuan looked at Liu Moran and signaled him to speak, Liu Moran said: "Everyone has a certain understanding of the matter. The water source of Cangqiong Mountain is polluted, and it will be difficult to purify it in a few years. I see, although it is not contagious, but if you touch the water, you will get sick, if the water is not clean, you will not be able to get rid of the disease, if you stay here any longer, you will just die, and the only solution is - to migrate." Liu Moran stopped, The people below began to discuss in low voices, but Yuan Ai remained silent.The voices to be discussed became quieter, and Liu Moran asked: "Any objections? If not, tell the clansmen about this, so that everyone can be prepared."

"This migration is a major event, how can we just leave!" an elder asked below.

Yuan Ai interrupted suddenly: "I agree to the relocation. Elders, stop raising objections. Some elders have just been called in. I can see clearly from the outside that more than half of the people in the house are involved in this relocation plan. Xiyuan and Liu Moran's plan was very thorough, and he even found the people outside. You can trust me." After Yuan Ai's words, everyone fell silent, and all looked at Liu Moran and Xi Yuan.

Liu Moran said: "Elder Yuan Ai's actions are all for the Ziwei Clan, regardless of people, from now on, the past things will be revealed, everyone in the Ziwei Clan is of one mind."

"Since Liu Moran has said so, and acting patriarch Xi Yuan also agrees with this matter, let's do this! But when are we leaving!" Uncle Zhang asked below.

"Let everyone pack up for the day. Don't bring heavy and big things, but bring more necessary items. The elderly and children should carry lighter loads. Adult women and men should carry more. Those with more males will help those with fewer males. Tomorrow morning The cock crowed three times, gathered under the crape myrtle tree, and set off on time. When we arrived at Xutu Mountain, we were building a new home." Liu Moran made the final decision.

Everyone withdrew, Xiyuan stopped Kang Cheng, reached out and handed him a book that looked very old, Xiyuan said: "Take it."

Kang Cheng took it in doubt, and after seeing the words clearly on the book, he was overjoyed, and immediately knelt down to Xiyuan and kowtowed three times, and said loudly: "I pay homage to the master, thank you master for passing on the unique book."

Xiyuan didn't even look at him: "You don't need to call me master, I never said I would accept you, and I handed over this lonely book to you, just to see that you have roots of wisdom. Go, study hard, and have a chance to become a real Ziwei tribe. High Priest." Kang Cheng didn't say anything but kowtowed three more times before leaving.

Everyone went to do their own business, this matter was settled like this, Liu Moran raised his head and everyone left, but Elder Yuan Ai still stood where he was, and Liu Moran said: "Elder Yuan Ai, you can go."

Yuan Ai hesitated: "I know the time is urgent, but can you listen to me?"

Liu Moran and Xiyuan put down their work, Liu Moran said, "Yes."

"Now is the time of crisis for the Ziwei clan. I know I was wrong to make my own decisions and disrupt your plans. I'm sorry Liu Moran for almost killing you. I'm sorry Xi Yuan. I'm just worried about the future of the Ziwei clan."

"I know." Xi Yuan nodded.

"Let me make a long story short. Xiyuan has investigated this accident and found out that it was indeed man-made. It was done by Ghost Eater and the Tong brothers with the remnants of the Yunnan Realm. But I heard that Su He escaped. Ghost Eater It is a very good example, you have to kill the enemy, be careful of Su He, this woman is not simple, in a short period of time, the two places, Dian and Ming, have turned their backs on their heads."

Liu Moran sighed: "I don't have time to talk about Su He now, I know what you said is the truth, so take precautions first!"

Yuan Ai didn't say anything, but said sincerely: "What else can I use my old lady, just say, as long as I can do it, I will do my best." Then she turned around and walked away tremblingly, This figure suddenly aged nearly ten years.Yuan Ai stood outside the bamboo fence in Xiyuan, looking back: Liu Moran, I really admire your broad-mindedness, my wife, and hope that under your leadership, the Ziwei clan can go on the right track.