Yu Hongchen

Shang Lixing and his party arrived at the Qianzhong Yingbi at the border of Nanling in less than half a day.There are countless caves under the surface of the Nanling border. The caves stretch for thousands of miles and go deep into the ground thousands of feet.Because of its unfathomable depth, no one dared to enter easily since ancient times.On the thousand-fold screen wall, the mountains line up from north to south, high mountains and steep mountains are gathered, and the vegetation is lush, which can block the humid air from the sea.On one side is the vast sea, and on the other side is a fertile land. Since the demons were defeated and retreated to Hokuriku 290 years ago, this place has become a natural barrier to separate the two races of humans and demons. Qiushuimen even sent hundreds of loose cultivators to station here. Come and go to monitor, closely monitor every move of the demons.

The terrain at the foot of the mountain is flat, and Qiushuimen Sanxiu built hundreds of camps here, which are mighty and scattered scattered, patrolling at dawn and dusk to check the situation.As early as this morning, the casual cultivators had received the secret order from Shang Li Xing. When they saw his group coming, they came to greet him one after another and explained all kinds of trivial matters.Shang Lixing led the first group of casual practitioners into the camp, sat down in the middle of the main camp, and listened to the report of the situation.

There are more than [-] casual cultivators stationed at the border, divided into four teams, which belong to the inspection work of the four directions. Among them, the casual cultivator in charge of the eastern direction is named Qi Ruyi. Poisonous smoke is most suitable for exploring miasma-filled places on the east bank; the monk in charge of the west bank is named Fu Yangsheng, who was born in the famous Tianyan sect at that time. , mainly to explore the distant mountains and plains on the west bank; the casual cultivator who is in charge of the thousands of underground shadow walls and the steep terrain on the north bank is the same person, named Qi Huan, who is the youngest of the "nine sons of Fenglin", and has always had an out-of-control personality. No one listened to Shang Lixing's words, and he was leading a team to patrol the mountain at this time, but no one came.

After Fu Yangsheng reported the inspection situation, he stepped forward and bowed, and said to Shang Li: "Master, the people who go down to explore the road are ready, as long as they draw the topographical map of Qianchongyingbi, we will You can leave today."

Shang Lixing thought for a moment, waved his hands and said: "No need, let's go now, both of you will go with me."

Fu Yangsheng's expression was uncertain, and he asked doubtfully, "Sect Master, are you so urgent?"

Shang Lixing said seriously: "The demons have invaded Nanling for a long time, and the number of mortals killed is increasing day by day. The cause of the death of Elder Yun Xiang of the Yunshan Sword Sect is unknown. This matter should be done sooner rather than later."

That Qi Ruyi had a hulking back, an ugly face, but an extremely shrill voice. When he heard the words, his face was filled with displeasure: "Master, please forgive me. I have other missions on the east coast, so I really can't get away."

Fu Yangsheng sighed lowly, and said: "The Qianzhong Screen Wall is so precipitous, we really dare not go down easily unless we have to." He said, winking at Ji Qing who was beside Shang Lixing, saying The implication is that they want Ji Qing to be by his side to dissuade Shang Lixing from his risky move.

However, Ji Qing knew that no one could dissuade Shang Lixing from making a decision. He just stood on one side and turned a blind eye to Fu Yangsheng's winks. Without raising his head, without sweeping his eyes, he held his sword and stood there calmly.

Shang Lixing knew in his heart that although the casual cultivators were dispatched by him to guard the border, they still cherished their own wealth and life in comparison, and said: "I know what you are worried about, but if it is really serious under the thousand shadows For the passage of the demons, such a dark and unpredictable underground cave, I am afraid that ordinary monks will not be able to deal with the bloodthirsty demons if they go down, isn't this a waste of many fellow practitioners' lives?"

Fu Yangsheng and his two men were stationed at the border, and they had heard about the strange and unpredictable Qianzhong Yingbi for a long time. In fact, as early as when they received the secret order from Shang Lixing, they had privately discussed not to go into this muddy water, advocating that all matters should be left to the public. Qi Huan went to deal with it, they expected that Shang Lixing was always gentle and kind, and would not make things difficult for others, so they asked him to go.It's just that he didn't expect Shang Lixing to come so quickly, and he completely ignored their excuses, so he asked the two of them to go with him by name.Now that Qi Huan has not come back, they have no way to shirk, Qi Ruyi is unhappy, and dare not make a mistake in front of Shang Lihang, and only shows his dissatisfaction on his face; Fu Yangsheng was only appointed to the border station a month ago Compared to Qi Ruyi, who was exhausted and lazy, he still had a bit of enthusiasm in his chest, and his face turned pale and red after a few words from Shang Lixing, so he could only agree with him, and with an idea, he said: "Friend Daoist Qi and I I have been patrolling the east and west coasts, and I am really not familiar with the Thousand Shadow Walls, so why don't the sect masters transfer fellow Daoist Qi to—"

At this moment, there was a burst of cheerful and chaotic footsteps outside the door, interrupting Fu Yangsheng's words.The man had a bright voice and hurried footsteps, and in a blink of an eye he was near the door curtain, shouting loudly: "Really? My elder brother is here?"

Shang Lixing heard the hurried footsteps, and knew who was coming. He sat on the seat and couldn't help smiling. Then the curtain was lifted, and a person rushed in from outside the door. His figure flickered, and he was about to crash into Shang Lixing's arms.Shang Lixing had no choice but to send the long staff in his hand forward, and cut off the embrace that was suddenly thrown by him a foot away, and asked with a smile in his eyes: "How old are you? Are you not more stable?"

The person who came was a young monk, his eyes were bright and bright, his face was full of joy, he couldn't see the people and scenery around him, he just stared at Shang Lixing, his voice was full of joy. The coquettish meaning: "Brother hasn't been here for a long time, I miss him so much."

Shang Lixing laughed and said, "We've only been away for more than a month, how long has it been?"

That young monk was Qi Huan, one of the "Nine Sons of Fenglin".Qi Huan snorted unceremoniously, and hugged Shang Lixing's arm, almost leaning on his shoulder, with a soft voice: "People say 'one day is like three autumns', how many autumns have passed since my eldest brother, Every day, I count on my fingers how long my elder brother has been away, and how long he hasn't sent me a message."

Shang Lixing gently pushed him away, Qi Huan pursed his mouth, shook his head, moved his arms, and wanted to stick him up again, Shang Lixing said softly: "Don't make trouble, there are so many people watching." Qi Huan didn't care He let him go willingly, but still only looked at Shang Lixing, and did not say hello to Ji Qing and He Suowu who were also "Fenglin Nine Sons" standing on the side.He Suowu had always hated Qi Huan's sticky appearance, and his face became even colder when he saw this.Ji Qing looked at it with great interest.

Seeing Qi Huan's intimacy with Shang Lixing, which was quite different from his usual haughty look, everyone in the room laughed inwardly, so Fu Yangsheng had the opportunity to continue the conversation: "Qi Daoyou came back just in time, just said I realized that Fellow Daoist Qi has a deep understanding of Qianzhong Yingbi, so he must be the most suitable candidate."

Qi Ruyi also acted as if he was bitter and bitter, and sighed: "Oh, fellow Daoist Fu and I intended to go with the head of the sect, but we really don't have the skills to escape, so we can only make fellow Daoist Qi work hard." It's been a trip."

Shang Lixing didn't expose their little tricks: "Since you two have something to do, then stay here for now." He originally thought that the situation was urgent, and he urgently needed to find out whether Qianchong Yingbi had any solidarity with the demons. , that's why Fu Yangsheng and Qi Ruyi were asked to go, and now that Qi Huan just came back, and he was much more familiar with Qianchong Yingbi than these two, it just happened to let Qi Huan lead the way.

Qi Huan let out a low voice: "Ah, so you guys are going to Qianchongyingbi? Okay, then I will go with you. I am very familiar with the place." His eyes were bright, and he grinned and looked at Shang Lixing, with a very proud expression.

When Qi Ruyi and Fu Yangsheng heard that they were not needed to appear on the stage, they both felt relieved and rejoiced. Suddenly seeing Qi Huan turn around and face them, his expression changed, and he snorted coldly: "Brother has a big heart, you don't need to worry about it." I can’t do you little tricks like this, I just want to ask you two, how many times did I not go out on missions when you are guarding this border? Which of the most dangerous places is not guarded by me—”

Shang Li was displeased and stopped: "Qi Huan!"

Qi Huan, on the other hand, was aggressive, and he kept talking without stopping: "Don't think that I don't know what kind of dirty thoughts are hidden in the hearts of the two of you. I let you disregard the lives of all living beings... Huh! You have a good job for nothing, so you are so free and at ease." He had a look of contempt on his face, his eyes were wide open, and the brows were raised high, like a bird. A majestic, head-thumping big cock.Qi Ruyi's face turned purple, her chest heaved violently, Fu Yangsheng was too ashamed to look up.

Shang Lixing ordered from the side: "Qi Huan, be careful with your words!" Ji Qing also hurriedly advised: "Qi Huan, don't talk about it, Fellow Daoist Fu and the others can't help themselves, they are really busy."

Qi Huan was stationed in the most difficult and dangerous border area, and he didn't see Shang Lixing, so he already had a lot of complaints in his heart. This time, relying on Shang Lixing by his side, he simply vented his grievances for many days, not only to vent his heart Being dissatisfied, and letting Shang Lixing see his great achievements and hard work, he felt pity in his heart, so he became more and more carefree in what he said, even shaking out such exaggerated words like "dirty thoughts", only listening to the presence The faces of all the people are different and colorful.

Shang Lixing emphasized his tone and reprimanded him sharply: "Shut up! Qi Huan!"

Qi Huan was stunned by his harsh words, and immediately looked at Shang Lixing with aggrieved eyes: "Brother..."

Shang Lixing didn't look at him, but only looked at Qi Ruyi, who was blinded by his scolding, and Fu Yangsheng, who was ashamed. In March, I went to Zangshu Pavilion to study books in March, because I am about to leave, the punishment is suppressed for the time being, and I will receive the punishment after I leave the Thousand Shadow Wall."

Qi Huan looked at him in disbelief: "Brother, you, you actually punished me?"

This time, not only Qi Huan was stunned, but also Qi Ruyi and two more. Qi Ruyi was at a loss, standing on the spot, and a word slipped to his lips, but he didn't know how to start it. Fu Yangsheng also lowered his head and muttered: "The door Lord, you, you shouldn't punish Qi Daoyou, he is right."

Shang Lixing waved his hand to stop his words: "Fellow Daoist Fu, don't say any more. Qi Huan is my younger brother who is sworn brother. He has made mistakes in his words and deeds. Naturally, I need to discipline him. The younger brother has nothing to do with offending the two of you. Shang will act on his behalf. I apologize to you two." As he spoke, he bowed his body in a gesture, showing a very thoughtful etiquette.

Qi Ruyi didn't dare to accept his gift at all, so she hurriedly took a step back in fright, and said, "Qi Daoyou is still young, and his words and deeds are ahem, it's normal for him to have bad words and deeds, the sect master won't do it, he won't do it."

Fu Yangsheng also had a face full of shame: "Master, you really ruined the two of us."

Shang Lixing finally looked at Qi Huan: "Qi Huan, can you admit your mistake?"

Qi Huan is used to his gentle and laughing appearance on weekdays. When he saw his cold and heartless side, he was immediately annoyed, his eyes gradually turned red, and his whole body trembled. Shang Lixing repeated: "Qi Huan, Do you know what's wrong?" No matter how unwilling Qi Huan was, he could only clenched his fists secretly, lowered his eyebrows, and nodded unwillingly.

Ji Qing made a sound at the right time, and came out to smooth things over: "Okay, okay, since Qi Huan also knows he was wrong, the head of the sect shouldn't force him anymore, let's focus on the important things."

Fu Yangsheng also responded immediately: "Yes, yes, sect master, the two of us are going to organize the casual cultivators in the sect, and go down with the sect master!" Qi Ruyi wanted to struggle against it again, but was elbowed by him After blocking it, I could no longer say the words of rejection, so I could only nod indiscriminately, and said yes casually.

Shang Lixing said: "No need, we can go in with Qi Huan, you two should stay on top."

But Fu Yangsheng only thought he was being polite, and wanted to say more, so Shang Lixing had no choice but to explain: "The movements of the demons are unpredictable, and the situation of the Thousand Shadow Walls underground is also unknown. For a long time, you stay on top, so there will be a response."

Qi Ruyi immediately said: "Since that's the case, the two of us will wait for the sect master to return triumphantly." Fu Yangsheng also said: "Oh, that's all, the sect master, you have to be careful all the way, that kind of place, don't come across it." Fortunately, when encountering demons, it’s best to avoid them if you can.”

Qi Huan was full of impoliteness, and sneered: "We have a big brother here, and we are still afraid of a few demons from him. Fellow Daoist Fu will really destroy his own prestige." Rebuttal half a sentence.

Shang Lixing said: "Don't worry, Bai Xuan has prepared enough pills for us when we go out this time, so we should be able to return without any worries."

Even though Qi Ruyi was lazy, she also knew that her previous selfishness was really being treated generously by Shang Lihang, so she simply invited herself down, went to prepare all the necessary things for going down the cave, and called hundreds of casual cultivators to join her. Waiting outside the door for Shang Lihang to dispatch.

So in addition to the eight/nine casual cultivators who came to the border with Shang Lixing, Qi Huan and thirty or forty casual cultivators under him were ordered, making a total of seven to seven 49 people. Fu Yangsheng watched outside the door, Worried: "Master, is this manpower enough? Do you want to send a few more people?"

Shang Lihang looked at the dozens of casual cultivators standing in front of him, and said indifferently: "Soldiers are more expensive than elites, and the underground caves are narrow and low, so it's not suitable to bring too many people."

At this moment, Qi Huan came over with a change of clothes, and said cheerfully: "Brother, I'm ready, I can go." He seemed to have completely forgotten the previous unpleasantness, and he looked so soft again, Fu Yangsheng looked at him tsk tsk Surprised, he sighed secretly in his heart: Only the sect master can control this kind of capricious little devil.

After Ji Qing finished counting the manpower, He Suowu with a cold face, grabbed Ji Qing's sleeves and took the lead, hurriedly ran towards Qianchong Yingbi. He asked curiously again, "Why is Fellow Daoist He in such a hurry?" Shang Lixing said with a smile, "Because he is in a hurry to go home."

Qi Huan didn't like that Shang Lixing talked too much with Fu Yangsheng, so he followed Shang Lixing step by step, and kept urging: "Brother, let's go." Shang Lixing had no choice but to say goodbye to Fu Yangsheng, let He took it away.Fu Yangsheng cordially sent him off behind him.