Bright Moon and Cold Thousand Mountains

The body fell faster than the wind.

Before Liu Shiqi had time to review his short life, he was terrified by the heart-piercing fear of death.He heard Wendi's heartbeat was also fast, and it was right next to his ear.

He closed his eyes tightly and didn't breathe for a while, only feeling more and more cold, and his whole body seemed to be soaked in fog.

After a while, he heard an overwhelmed "squeak", and then, as if the grass was shaking, his back slammed into some strong and sharp board, causing him to grin his teeth in pain—but the expected blood and flesh flew all over the place and he was dying. When it came, Liu Shiqi found himself still panting for a while, and opened his eyes cautiously.

After just one glance, he was startled by the abyss next to him, and Liu Shiqi couldn't help shivering.He originally had some kind of indescribable fear of Xixiu Mountain, but he had no time to be afraid during this continuous day of tossing. Now when he saw the abyss and the sea of ​​clouds, and smelled the icy breath of snow, he was belatedly aware of it.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "I...are we still alive?"

There was a chuckle from the side, and Liu Shiqi realized that Wendi's hand was still around his waist, and they were on a flat rock protruding from the mountain wall.

Overhead was the crooked-neck tree that had saved their lives. Its leaves had fallen, and frost had condensed on its branches.If it wasn't for this tree, even if they jumped down and fell on the rocks, they would end up with broken legs and hands.

Liu Shiqi turned his head in a circle, and his whole body hurt so much that he couldn't control it, but fortunately, his limbs were intact.Several layers of white sweat appeared on the back of his neck: "...where is this?"

Wen Di let go of him, climbed to the inner seat and sat down, and said gently: "You didn't fall down, did you? I discovered this place by accident. No one in Xixiu Mountain has been here except me and Mo Ci."

Liu Shiqi: "Mo Ci?"

Now that it is safe for the time being, Wendi calls Shiqi to sit down beside him, covers his hands to keep him warm, and tells him in detail what he has experienced during the seven years he missed.

"Like most of Xixiu Mountain's disciples, Mo Ci came up to the mountain to practice martial arts by himself. He is young and popular, but it is a pity that he offended Uncle Fifth for some reason. You know him, and he likes to be around Young girl, it seems that she is also younger. Mo Ci didn't want to worship under him, but the master uncle suddenly became obsessed...he had other thoughts, and told Mo Ci to come up the mountain, saying that he had something important to tell him.

"He felt that there was a ghost, but he didn't dare to disobey. The brothers he was familiar with in the door were me and Yu Zheng. Yu Zheng went to Xuanwu Town to buy things for the Mid-Autumn Festival for Master, so Mo Ci came to me and said this. We I felt that it was really strange, but I didn't dare to follow him openly, so I told him that I would be behind him, and told him to rest assured.

"Aci, this child is two years younger than you. He is smart and delicate. He is liked by others, but he doesn't know it. Uncle Master... well, he wanted to do something bad to him. He was in a hurry and had nowhere to go. He jumped off the cliff by himself in front of his uncle."

Wen Di lightly omitted some details. He observed Liu Shiqi's expression and saw that he had no intention of pursuing it. He continued: "I was terrified at the time, and ran to the edge of the cliff after my uncle left. This is the nameless stream. Downstream of the waterfall, it was summer again, if Ah Ci fell into the water, he would be lucky enough to save his life. I tentatively called him, but I heard his response unexpectedly, the voice was very small, but it was indeed of."

Liu Shiqi interjected: "So you sneaked down and found this place... As long as you jump down and fall on that tree, you can't die, right?"

Wen Di showed a clear smile: "It's about the same, but it's hard to go up here. I think we might as well wait for three to five days before making plans. Now that Yu Zheng intends to rectify all kinds of bad phenomena on the [-]th floor, we can wait for him For a while—he knew no one would die here, but we agreed, and he pretended to be deaf and dumb."

If he had more minds, he would be able to hear Wen Di's charm in the open and in the dark right now, combined with Yu Zheng's attitude towards Mo Ci before, he could immediately draw a shocking conclusion.But Liu Shiqi nodded indifferently, and then began to check his hands and feet, trying to put the sprained ankle back in place.

Wen Di: "..."

Sometimes this person is so dull that people don't know what to say. Whether he is simple or indifferent, it is not suitable.

The dew turned to frost on the edge of the cliff, and when he landed just now, his cheek was scratched by a branch, and it was only when his whole body relaxed that he felt the pain.Liu Shiqi wiped off a string of blood beads oozing from the wound, and after adapting to the mountain wind, he turned to listen to the flute.He gathered his thin coat and said: "Just now you were hit by Xing Ruyu, what should you do if you get poisoned hair?"

"I have the antidote." Wendi's eyes softened a lot, and he took out a small paper bag from his closet, and unfolded it to reveal a little beige powder.

Liu Shiqi recognized Xing Ruyu's antidote, and watched him sit aside and exercise his kung fu after taking the medicine with peace of mind.

The location of the broken rock protruding from the mountain wall was not very large, and there was only about half a foot of space left after two people squeezed on it.

As if he was not afraid of the cold wind, Wen Di took off his outer shirt, then his middle coat, turned his back to Liu Shiqi, and stuffed a small bottle into his hand: "Apply the medicine for me. "

The vial contained the best Jinchuang ointment, the stars were sharp and poisonous, and the toxin could be removed by antidote, but the trauma could not.It is very cold here, if the medicine is not applied quickly, the wound will not get better after a long time, and there is a risk of deterioration.

Wendi's back has not seen the sun all year round, and it is sickly paler than other places.At this time, the spots on the top were scarlet red, inlaid with silver light, and the wound was as deep as an inch, bleeding gurglingly.Liu Shiqi didn't dare to be negligent, and stretched out his hand to stick to his back, and slowly used his internal force to force out the hidden weapons, sealed the acupuncture points and applied medicine, his hands were fast and steady.

Hearing the flute from the beginning to the end, there was only a short hum. Liu Shiqi looked up and asked doubtfully, "Brother Di, why are your ears so red? Did I hurt you?"

Wen Di: "It's okay, I...maybe the poison hasn't dissipated yet."

Liu Shiqi didn't doubt that he was there, said "Oh", and helped him put on his coat, then grabbed the outer shirt next to him and draped it over Wendi's shoulders.He shrank aside, looking around boredly.

There used to be a waterfall in Yanxue Peak, according to Liu Shiqi's hazy memory, it seems to be near the cliff, just now Wendi also mentioned this matter.He didn't know the exact location, so he subconsciously looked for it, thinking if he could find another way out if he went down the water.

He turned around and remembered that winter is a dry season, no wonder he didn't even hear the sound of water...

"Huh?" Liu Shiqi suddenly noticed an abnormality on the mountain wall, and patted Wendi on the shoulder, "Brother Di, look there!"

Wen Di looked in the direction of his finger, and it was just a foot away. If you don't look carefully, you will never find a small cave that is more than a foot square and can barely accommodate one person in and out——

Wen Di murmured: "It was covered by the waterfall, no wonder I didn't remember it last time..."

He stopped suddenly, thought carefully, and stood up: "It's cold and narrow waiting here and there, Shiqi, do you have the guts to go with me to see what's hidden in that cave?"

"No matter how bad it is, the wind inside should be smaller." Liu Shiqi said, with the corners of his lips briskly raised, "You go first, my lightness skill is better than yours."

Wen Di laughed and scolded "nonsense", but did not refuse.He visually inspected the distance to the cave. The entrance of the cave was as smooth as if it had been hand-chiseled, and the rock that was about to protrude was left on it, which seemed very deliberate.

His gaze was slightly lowered, and Wendi lifted his breath and jumped out lightly. With one foot on the branch, his arm propped up the mountain wall, and he leaped a few feet in an instant, his movements were dizzyingly fast.With only one breath, he hung his left hand on the rock, twisted his body, and quickly got into the cave.

After a long while, Liu Shiqi heard the sound of Wendi coming from inside: "The inside is dry and a little narrow. Be careful when you come in. Wait, it seems... There is light! Come quickly!"

He opened his mouth in surprise, not daring to delay any longer, he also followed the appearance of just hearing the flute, and swung away as lightly as a swallow.Liu Shiqi was still a little weak, and almost lost his grip. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, stepped into the entrance of the cave with one foot, took advantage of the force of the fall, and threw himself over, hitting his head on the inner wall of the cave. white.

Liu Shiqi raised his hand and pressed his temples to relieve the tinnitus. Hearing that the flute was not far in front of him, he said with a smile in his voice, "Qinggong is better than me, huh? You can brag."

I was too lazy to argue with Wendi, but fortunately there was no danger, Liu Shiqi turned around.The place is too narrow, if they were young enough to stand up straight and walk, but now that they are taller, they have to crawl forward on their knees in a state of embarrassment. Liu Shiqi sighed and followed without saying a word. After hearing the flute.

He saw the light he said over Wendi's shoulder, which was still far away, like a bright illusion, but he could really touch it.The cave is uneven, and it is inevitable to be bumped into hands and feet by the overgrown rocks, stumbling along the way, Wendi is not much better than him, he was cut several times while exploring the way ahead.

They seemed to have walked for a long time, and there was a long downhill in the middle, only the sound of rock rolling and breathing could be heard.

The spot of light became brighter and brighter, as if reflecting the light of snow, Wen Di closed his eyes, turned to Liu Shiqi and said, "Soon." He got used to the darkness, but suddenly his face was hit by the bright light, and his eyes still hurt a little.

The stones under his feet gradually leveled off, and a strange smell of grass and trees began to fill the air - it was almost impossible to happen in this season of Xixiu Mountain, Wendi frowned even tighter.

He stretched out a hand behind his back, and Liu Shiqi grabbed it without much hesitation. The warmth from his fingertips told him that it was all true, and instantly relieved the uneasiness caused by the unknown.

Wendi took the last step, but was dazzled by the green rushing towards him.

"Oh my God..." Liu Shiqi, who was closely behind him, seemed to be emotional, and even more like talking to himself in disbelief, "Is this the hinterland of Xixiu Mountain? It's so warm..."

It seems that the long cold winter has ended in advance in this cave dug by someone, and the breath of early spring is ushering in.The entire fresh green area is like a valley opened in the middle of the mountain, surrounded by warmth, and there is some clean snow around it, which shows that no one has set foot here all year round.

A hot spring in the southwest corner was still bubbling, and Wendi shrugged his nose, and he smelled a hint of sulfur hidden under the fragrance of flowers—no wonder it’s so warm here, the hot spring is natural and independent, if it wasn’t for They hit and fell off the cliff by mistake this time, and I am afraid that no one will find out in another few decades.

It was quiet all around, with the rustling of stepping on the grass blades heard from time to time, and occasionally one or two distant birdsongs could be heard.

Wendi came back to his senses, and murmured: "There is no unparalleled road... This is really a bright light."

It took them about a stick of incense to figure out the scope of the entire valley. It was flat, and on the top they could detect the passage of time from the changes of the sun, moon and stars. too high.

Wendi drew his sword and trimmed the overgrown grass, then sat down on the ground and said, "I guess this place is under the waterfall again. If I walk just now, the location may be close to the Que Peak next to it. Que Peak is not high but dangerous. There is no one there on weekdays." It’s not fun to go there to find happiness, but someone did it deliberately when I saw it here. It’s strange that there is no record of the Zangshu Pavilion on the twelfth floor.”

Liu Shiqi squatted down by the hot spring, dipped his hands into the spring water to mess with it, and said, "The spring water seems harmless. I think we can nest here for several days, but there is nothing to eat..."

"Who said no?" Wen Di smiled, pointing to the side of the tree, where a few mountain rabbits were happily gnawing on the grass, "I still have flints. I'm glad they didn't search me at that time."

Liu Shiqi: "...what should I say, what do I want?"

The small animals living in the valley have never seen a human being. In their eyes, Wendi and Liu Shiqi seem to be just bigger. The mountain rabbit ignored them, and did not resist until they were picked up by their ears. .

Wen Di: "Seeing it is so defenseless, I suddenly can't bear it."

He grabbed the rabbit, felt it, put it on the ground again, and after a pat, the gray rabbit jumped a few steps.Wen Di turned his head and said, "Let's talk about it when you're hungry. Thanks to Mo Ci for bringing food the night before."

Liu Shiqi nodded approvingly, and wandered around repeatedly, trying to find an exit other than the cave on the mountain wall.

Except for the side of the hot spring that they flattened, the rest of the place is still covered with vegetation, and it is not as dense as in midsummer. The beautiful trees are beautiful and shady, and there is a strange tranquility.Liu Shiqi wandered around, feeling that the surrounding trees were exactly the same as those in Xixiu Mountain, but it was difficult to find a way out for a while.

Wen Di was calmer than him. He picked up a pile of dead branches that hadn't had time to rot, lit a fire in the center, took off his damp coat and baked it, wearing only a middle coat, which looked extremely thin.

"Since it's here, it's safe, don't wander around, is your foot fully healed?" Wen Di reminded.

Liu Shiqi said: "It's nothing serious, it's just that I suddenly... wondered if the seniors could find Du Xin Dan and keep it safe. There was a big misunderstanding back then, and everyone in the world probably thought it was a life-saving medicine."

Wen Di: "In a certain sense, it is indeed saving lives, but most of the people who survived the yin and yang reversal will end up with nothing good. The most important thing to do is the harmony between heaven and man. It stands to reason that Zhehuashou is the master of the twelfth floor. It shouldn't be like this. Didn't Song Min'er go to investigate? It wasn't like this in the beginning."

Liu Shiqi rested his chin and said, "The twelfth floor is really full of filth. Why didn't we find it when we were young?"

"Weasels lay mice, and a nest is not as good as a nest." Wen Di joked humorously, "The so-called uprightness of a famous family is what others say, and what they can see is of course all appearances. Since the heads of the previous generations, the Twelfth Floor Gradually, the taste changed, and it became more and more crazy after Zuo Nian's generation..."

Liu Shiqi said nothing, and said in his heart: "Famous and decent? What is 'righteous' and what is meant by 'evil'? Both are black and white, so the righteous way is just empty words. In this way, one only needs to do what one wants to be a human being." Wouldn't it be alright?"

"Seventeen? What are you thinking about?" Wen Di called out to him, and put his coat back on his body.

After Liu Shiqi said perfunctorily "No", he said with emotion: "Now I'm a little thankful that Master abolished the Heaven and Earth Kungfu... I used to think that the twelfth floor was a paradise, but this time I only feel horrible when I come back."

Wendi patted his head, stood up and wanted to find some dead branches to add to the fire, and was thinking about replying, when he was suddenly attracted by a tree - it stands to reason that no one has set foot here, the growth of the trees must be similar , but this green pine tree is a bit shorter than the ones next to it, so it can't be "malnourished" for no reason, right?

He walked over, carefully observed the tree, squatted down after a long while, and began to dig up the soil around the root of the tree.

"Brother Di, what are you doing?" Liu Shiqi couldn't help asking after seeing Di's abnormal behavior.

Wen Di paused, and said: "I suspect there is something here." There is nothing wrong with the left and right, there is nothing unusual on the ground, so it doesn't mean that there is nothing strange hidden underground, this strange place itself is a big secret.

Who built it?What was it built for?Is it guarding Feng Shui, or is something important buried?

The most important thing is that since it is in Xixiu Mountain, why does it seem that no one on the twelfth floor knows where it is?

The soil is soft and can be dug with only hands. Occasionally, when encountering stones, Wendi took off his short knife and continued digging.He was concentrating on his work, and Liu Shiqi followed after a while, squatting beside him to help.

"Hey?" Wendi couldn't help frowning when his fingertips touched something hard.

He cautiously groped in the mud, and brushed away the top layer of soil, and after a while, a square outline was revealed.Wen Di and Liu Shiqi looked at each other, and their movements accelerated a lot. He used a short knife to carve out the boundary along the blurred outline. He touched down along the corner, his eyes widened slightly: "It's a box!"

Liu Shiqi: "Take it out and have a look?"

Wen Di's heartbeat quickened, and he had a strange premonition that the things inside must be related to the twelfth floor anyway, maybe they had a lucky break, and there was a way to crack the flower-folding hand written in it.

No one said much, and all attention was focused on the box buried by someone.Sweat dripped from Liu Shiqi's forehead. He raised his hand and wiped it, but he didn't notice the muddy marks all over his face. He stared at the box until the pattern gradually appeared, and was finally scratched by Wendi. come out.

The box is no more than half a foot wide. It is a rectangular iron box with a small lock on it. There are exquisite patterns engraved on the four sides. If you look closely, it looks like a scene full of flowers blooming. Grab a lot of them, like extra custom only this one.

Wendi scoured the hot spring water to wipe off the wet soil on it, and marveled at the pattern: "It's really beautiful."

Liu Shiqi couldn't appreciate it, so he urged him to open it.Wen Di had his own way of picking the lock by sliding the door. He glanced at Liu Shiqi helplessly, took off the plain hairpin that tied the other's hair, and tugged at his braids with endless interest.

The hairpin was made of wood, Wen Di took a short knife to sharpen it, and lowered his eyes to fiddle with the lock.The material of the lock is different from that of the box, and it is hard to tell what kind of metal it is, but it has not rusted after being placed in the ground for so long.Wendi's hands were steady, and his breathing was long and calm, and Liu Shiqi, who was next to him, also became calmer.

With a roar of "click", Wen Di let out a soft breath: "Open."

As soon as the lid of the box was opened, one could easily smell a strange fragrance, which was somewhat similar to the smell of Du Xindan.Liu Shiqi said "hey": "This... what is this?"

There was a bunch of things wrapped in white silk in the box, but there was nothing else.

Wen Di fumbled around the inner wall to confirm that there was no mechanism, then carefully lifted the white silk, revealing the true face of the secret that had been buried for so many years.

It was actually a roll of bamboo slips.

When Wen Di picked it up, the bamboo slip was cold in the hand, and it was quickly infected by moisture after touching the air, forming a layer of fine water droplets.He wiped it vigorously, then spread it out.

The bright red characters seem to be written with cinnabar, which is particularly shocking against the backdrop of snow and green trees.

When they saw the last four characters clearly, Wen Di and Liu Shiqi froze for a beat at the same time, completely shocked.

—— "Heaven and Earth Kungfu".

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There must be something good in the cave of martial arts novel routines.