【Ice Autumn】Crossing Mountain Spring

Shen Qingqiu also nodded to him: "Young Master Gongyi."

Gongyi Xiao bowed to Shang Qinghua who was behind him, and said: "Seniors, please come with me, this area is under the formation I sent, if you don't move well, you may get lost."

Shang Qinghua was driven into the carriage by Shen Qingqiu, rubbed his shoulders that had been sore from driving for a long time, opened a corner of the curtain, and said to Gongyi Xiao, who took the rope in front of him: "Well, young hero Gongyi, I have a question. I really want to ask. What ecstasy soup did Senior Shen give you? You come to guide us, does your master know?"

Gongyi Xiao replied: "Senior Shang, Bailu Forest is not considered the area of ​​Huanhua Palace, it's just that the boundaries are connected, and there has been no sect to take care of it, so Huanhua Palace takes care of it. The two seniors handle things here, I am familiar with the boundaries, When Senior Shen speaks, he will naturally do his best."

Shen Qingqiu felt hehe in his heart.

The implication of this "caretaker on behalf of him" is to divide this area into his own territory, Huanhua Palace's fortune is huge, who dares to object?Bai Lulin is full of aura, and its output must have all been in the pocket of Huanhua Palace.

Only Gongyi Xiao, who is comparable to a foolish and sweet person, would believe this statement of his own sect.

Shen Qingqiu didn't move his seat, instead he sat side by side with Gongyi Xiao in front of the carriage, chatted with him casually, and pretended to be careless: "Master Gongyi, I remember when I was in Shuanghu City a few years ago, How is the Qiu girl who was with you now? Of course, if it is not convenient to disclose, it doesn't matter."

Gongyi Xiao thought for a while, and replied: "There is nothing that you should tell Senior Shen, but this matter is a bit strange. After that day, Miss Qiu was unconscious for more than three days. We thought she was frightened, so we took her away. When she was taken to the inn, the teachers and sisters took turns to take care of her every day. In the middle of the night on the fourth day, she woke up suddenly, but something... was wrong."

"Not right?"

Gongyi Xiao nodded slowly: "As soon as she woke up, she cried and kept repeating "it's not my fault", and some incomprehensible nonsense. The junior sister who guarded her wanted to kill her Pressed down, but was injured by her. After Miss Qiu injured her junior sister, she rushed out of the window, shouted and ran away, and there was no news since then... Everyone was resting at that time, waiting for the reaction , she has disappeared."

Shen Qingqiu frowned slightly, no matter what he felt, Qiu Haitang's state was quite similar to the state of the last life in the Holy Tomb.

Just as he was about to think deeply, he suddenly saw Gongyi Xiao was looking at him, with a hesitant expression on his face, hesitating to say nothing all the time.

Shen Qingqiu: "Master Gongyi?"

Gongyi Xiao finally seemed to have made up his mind, and said: "Senior Shen, after Miss Qiu came to Huanhua Palace, my teacher once... asked me to check some things. Senior, you must be cautious in the future."

Shen Qingqiu was stunned for a moment, his heart cleared up for a moment, and he smiled calmly: "I guess your master must have some complaints about me."

Gongyi Xiao said: "I believe in Senior Shen."

Shen Qingqiu teased him: "If you trust me, does that mean you don't trust your master?"

Gongyi Xiao was silent, showing a worried and disturbed expression, and after a long time said in a low voice: "Master, he is an old man, after all, he has the grace of teaching me..." As soon as the words came out, he immediately shut up and didn't say any more.

Shen Qingqiu sighed.

well.Every family has its cupboard.

I remember the Jinlan City incident in the last life, the old palace lord killed him as a scum, brought a wave of good rhythm, and made him the target of public criticism, but only Gongyi Xiao was still willing to believe that he was a person of noble character.

That is to say, Gongyi Xiao did not believe the charges he was accused of, even though his own master tried his best to testify against him.

At that time, Shen Qingqiu felt a little strange in his heart. Although the factors of Gongyi Xiao's closeness and respect for him came from nowhere, in the cultivation world where apprentices absolutely trust and obey their masters, Gongyi Xiao Xiao not only chose to believe him, but also chose to help him escape. This kind of behavior is actually equivalent to fighting against his master.

The old palace master is not a good person, there is no need to say that.As his favorite confidant of the first apprentice, Gongyi Xiao naturally often helps him run errands, and there may be some things that are not visible to the public.Although the old palace lord will definitely cover it up, or not tell Gongyi Xiao's real purpose, in order to maintain the head of the righteous sect internally and externally, but Gongyi Xiao has been by his side for many years, if he can't see the slightest clue, then he is not stupid White sweet, but really stupid.

Shen Qingqiu saw him fall into silence, and was about to change the subject, when he suddenly heard Shang Qinghua, who was leaning on the car window to watch the scenery and eating melon seeds, let out an exclamation: "What the hell!!!"

Gongyi Xiao reacted extremely quickly, and immediately drew his sword with concentration, only to be gently pushed back by Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu turned his head and lifted the curtain: "What's your ghost name?"

Shang Qinghua stretched out a hand and grabbed his arm tightly: "Snake!! Giant snake!!! Snake man!!! Grass!! Squeeze past under the wheel!!"

Shen Qingqiu freed his arm, and patted him reassuringly, "Good boy, it's just a monster, you haven't seen anything before. Sit down and eat your melon seeds."

Gongyi Xiao frowned and muttered: "Giant snake...a person?"

Shen Qingqiu asked: "What? Have you ever heard of this monster?"

Gongyi Xiao said: "I haven't heard of it. It's just that there are monsters in Bailulin. It's better to be cautious about this, so as not to hurt innocent people nearby."

Shen Qingqiu said: "Since I haven't heard of it, I think it never killed anyone. If it didn't do evil, is Gongyi also planning to take its life?"

Gongyi Xiao hesitated and said: "But this is a monster after all..."

Shen Qingqiu said: "Bai Lulin is full of spiritual energy. I guess it may have encountered some difficulties and wants to use Bai Lulin to live in peace. Or it just wants to use this place to cultivate. There is nothing wrong with it living in peace."

Gongyi Xiao thought for a while, nodded and said: "Senior said it."

There were many twists and turns in the Bailu forest, and there was still a way to go in the front, but the further back, the more difficult it was for the carriage to move forward, the three of them got out of the carriage and walked, Shen Qingqiu walked in the front and led the way, and soon saw a familiar cave.

Shang Qinghua glanced at the entrance of the black hole, and said resolutely: "The basilisk we met before may still be following us all the time, sneaking up on us when we are inconvenient in the cave. Senior brother Shen, young hero Gongyi , For the sake of the overall situation, I decided to guard the entrance of the cave to prevent that thing from sneaking in behind."

Gongyi Xiao nodded, Shen Qingqiu was speechless for a moment, passed Shang Qinghua, and greeted: "Master Gongyi, let me go. Be extra careful in the cave, in case that monster hurts people from behind."

Gongyi Xiao let out an "ah" and said, "Isn't Senior Shang out there?"

Shen Qingqiu said: "You just listen to me."

Even with Shang Qinghua around, I don't feel at ease!

hehe.Not to mention blocking the monsters, when the monsters are really in front of them, if Shang Qinghua doesn't just lie down on the spot and open the door to welcome guests, it is already an extraordinary performance.

Shen Qingqiu and Gongyi Xiao walked forward in the cave, one behind the other, Gongyi Xiao said: "Senior, why don't you let me go ahead and open the way."

Shen Qingqiu didn't refuse, but nodded, and the two changed positions.When turning a corner, Gongyi Xiao's figure disappeared, Shen Qingqiu stopped, slowly lowered his head, and looked at the limp pale tail wrapped around his ankle.

Shen Qingqiu was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice: "You followed me all the way, do you have anything to say?"

Most of the half-snake, half-human body was hidden in the darkness, and the sound of ho-ho was coming out of its mouth, with a trace of eagerness.As if knowing that Shen Qingqiu couldn't understand what he said, he desperately opened his eyes wide, trying to reveal something from his eyes.

Shen Qingqiu felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

For Zhu Zhilang, he has always held a complicated mentality.It's like a person insists on being nice to you, but keeps digging holes in front of you as you run forward.After putting people in the pit, I have to tell you sincerely that the front is too dangerous, it is better to stay in the pit.But there is no way to fight back, which makes people feel helpless and suffocated.

But after Zhuzhilang's death, Shen Qingqiu was indeed feeling a little lost from the bottom of his heart.What I thought was that it would be great if they could all survive.

Shen Qingqiu lowered his voice and said, "How do you know I will help you?"

The snake man didn't respond, and still looked at him with wide, dewy eyes.

That's right, Zhuzhilang's current form can't be close to the sun. It is estimated that no one has ever visited this cave. He finally met someone. Whether it's good or bad, he has to put all his eggs in one basket and try it out. It's better than staring at him year after year better.

It's just that I don't know how Zhuzhilang discovered this place, and that the Luhuazhi here has miraculous effects.

The voice of Gongyi Xiao came from the front: "Senior Shen? Have you followed?"

Shen Qingqiu leaned over and whispered: "Since you've been following me all the way, then follow closely and don't crawl around."

Zhuzhilang's eyes were full of splendor, and he silently pressed against the root of the black and wet rock wall, hiding himself.

Shen Qingqiu followed, leading Gongyi Xiao towards the center of the grotto.Soon, I saw a large lake of clear water gathered by dew, and a small island in the center that was nourished by the sun for many years, with a small fairy white granulation growing on it.

Gongyi Xiao stared blankly for a while, then turned his head and said, "Is this the place senior is looking for?"

Shen Qingqiu said: "Exactly. Mr. Gongyi, I want to ask you to do me a favor."

Gongyi Xiao understood: "Senior He Lao's clothes are wet, I'll go and remove them for senior."

As he spoke, he put the sword on his waist, waded through the water and walked towards the lake.I feel that although the lake water is crystal clear, it is chilly through the muscles. The body soaked in the water feels nourished by the spiritual energy, and the coolness flows to the limbs and bones.

Gongyi Xiao walked slowly into the lake, picked out a few meaty mushrooms that looked thicker, and held them carefully in his hands.After thinking for a moment, he turned and walked back.

Turning his head, he saw Shen Qingqiu standing on the bank, with a pale and deformed snake-shaped monster at his feet, which looked like a human but not human. Gongyi Xiao was startled and was about to draw his sword.

Shen Qingqiu shook his head at him.Gongyi Xiao took a deep breath, with his hand still on the sword, and walked to the shore, seeing that Shen Qingqiu didn't respond, he couldn't help asking: "Senior Shen, what... is this..."

Since Gongyi Xiao came over, Zhuzhilang was extremely excited, his eyes almost opened wide, and he struggled to crawl forward.Shen Qingqiu stretched out his hand and patted it lightly on the head.

Zhu Zhilang fell silent, raised his eyes to see the person who was willing to put his hands on his head, and slowly curled himself up, covering his face with his body.Only a pair of clean eyes remained, still staring at Gongyi Xiao's hand.

Shen Qingqiu said: "I don't intend to hide from Mr. Gongyi, I came here this time just for this...cough cough."

"..." Gongyi Xiao said, "This...cough cough, is he an old friend of Senior Shen?"

Seeing that Shen Qingqiu was noncommittal and his expression was unpredictable, Gongyi Xiao Yinyin understood something, put his hand down from the sword, and said clearly: "Since he is an old friend of senior, I believe he must not have been like this before. These Ganoderma lucidum are Is there a good medicine that can help him recover?"

Shen Qingqiu nodded: "It must be."

Gongyi Xiao's gaze towards Zhuzhilang suddenly changed, he knelt down, and handed the meat cheese in his hand to Zhuzhilang.

Zhu Zhilang's eyes were extremely bright, he opened his mouth tremblingly, and carefully took it from Gongyi Xiao's hand.

When the three of them said goodbye, Gongyi Xiao handed the carriage to Shang Qinghua, and suddenly said: "Senior, I thought about it carefully just now, and I feel that this place, I seem to have seen it in a fragment of a manuscript of Huanhua Palace Pass."

Shen Qingqiu said: "Really? It turns out that someone from Huanhua Palace has already been to Lushui Lake?"

Gongyi Xiao said: "It seems so. I saw that handbook many years ago, and I can't remember it clearly. I just remembered it when I went to pick those Luhuazhi."

Shen Qingqiu said: "Since the people of Huanhua Palace have known about this place many years ago, how come no one has been here?"

Gongyi Xiao said: "Looking at the contents of the letter, it seems that the owner of the letter did not want this place to be destroyed, so he did not say it. It is said that the Ganoderma lucidum grown here has some kind of miraculous effect, but it has extremely strict requirements on the environment in which it grows. Seriously, if it is known by others, it will definitely be destroyed continuously, it is better to keep it hidden like this, maybe it will be useful in the future."

Shen Qingqiu thought to himself, the owner of that letter is quite foresighted.Many years later, the dewy lake he deliberately protected really played a key role.

Shen Qingqiu said: "To be able to discover such a hidden place, I think the owner of that letter must also be a chivalrous man who likes to find strange things."

Gongyi Xiao nodded and said: "Senior Huanhua Palace, I heard that it was true during his lifetime."

Shen Qingqiu: "Before he was alive? Has he already passed away?"

Gongyi Xiao said: "Yes. The owner of this letter is the second person in power of Huanhua Palace, Senior Su Xiyan."

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Note:

Su Xiyan is really a ruthless but wonderful person.

When they meet, they will take them to find all kinds of rare gadgets and go to various interesting places.The forbidden books that Zhu Zhilang couldn't find; the strange Ganoderma lucidum growing in a hidden cave, the flowing crystal-like dew lake; At that time, he disappeared for ten and a half months, and he couldn't see him at all.

——————— "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System" episode "Bamboo Branch Ci"