C70 (1/2)
It was day, and the sky finally cleared up. Under the reflection of the pure white snow, the entire world seemed to be shrouded in crystal.
After only two days in the Mausoleum of Feng Ling, the crowd was slightly reluctant to part with it. In Murong Yu's words, ”there's good food, wine, warm beds, and beautiful scenery”, and inviting three to five good friends to admire the winter snow. Every person who came to the Wind Ridge would stay there for a few days. With the Peach Blossom Sesame and Peach Blossom Wine, it was normal for them to not think about the future.
This time, the usually active Murong Dawn was at the back of the line, because he had brought too many delicacies with him from Madam Peach Blossom: three boxes of Peach Blossom Soup, two jars of aged Peach Blossom Soup, three roast geese, and a bag of Peach Blossom Cake. They were all carrying a heavy burden as they walked forward. Looking at how he was holding the reins of the horse, everyone could not help but laugh.
I want to see how long you can keep laughing. When I taste it alone, just wait for me to drool!” ”Humph!
Of course, Yu Yin wasn't one of those people who were happy and excited. Meeting Madam Peach Blossom was the beginning of her worries. The secret she kept in her heart: Why the scarlet birthmark on her left shoulder? Why did that birthmark appear on his left shoulder? Why was this happening? To know her background in such a way was obviously unexpectedly cruel and painful, though she was not prepared for this moment.
”Yuyin, what's wrong?” Shen Jingyang gently grabbed Yuyin's arm and looked at her with concerned eyes, ”In the few days at Wind Ridge, your complexion has always been bad and your mental state has always been poor. Did you get sick?”
Normally, this kind of unprecedented concern on Shen Jingyang's part would have made Yu Yin feel ecstatic and moved, but at this moment, she only wanted to avoid his eyes, ”It's fine, I'm just feeling a little uncomfortable. I'll be fine in a few days, there's no need to worry …” Her faint voice hid the disarray and pain in her heart.
After a while, they reached Xuanyuan Yan. Yun Jiuchang and Shen Jingyang were pleasantly surprised and expectant. If they were to make a slight detour, they would pass by Yi An's residence and pay a visit to Dugu Jiuyi who was like a roaming crane.
”If we were to talk about Xuanyuan Yan, we can take a look at him. However, that master is usually proud and aloof, he doesn't like strangers, and you guys aren't familiar with him, so I'm afraid that if I go in, you guys can only stand outside,” Murong Yu said as he waved his hand, ”Forget it, I'd better not disturb that old man.”
”Yi An Zu Dugu Jiuyi?!” Yun Jiuchang, Shen Jingyang, and Gu Xueluo asked at almost the same time.
Surprised, Murong Yu asked, ”What? You all know each other …”
Shen Jingyang finally gave him a look of contempt and coldly said, ”Humph! We are his guests. ” Finished speaking, he led everyone towards the direction of Yi An's residence, leaving behind a stupefied Murong Dawn.
Before Yi An and the others arrived at the entrance of the house, they heard the melodious sound of a zither as they stepped on the snow, complementing each other's footsteps. Flowers flashed out from the door, and a plain white gauze dress caught everyone's eyes, giving off a fresh and refined beauty.
This flower had only arrived at Yi An's place a year ago. Her life was quite miserable, and a year ago, she had come to Yi An's house on a cold night. Dugu Jiu was deeply moved by her miserable life, so he left her to live in peace. As time passed, Dugu Jiuyi discovered that she was cheerful, diligent, pure, and lively. She was just like a young girl in her youth, and since he was alone, apart from a few female servants, he had no one else to accompany him, so he took in flowers as his foster daughter. In fact, a person like Dugu Jiuyi, who had sharp eyes, had seen through Hua Hua's true identity at the beginning, but he did not turn his back on her. He did not hate her, nor did he feel disgusted by her, because all the people in the world had different identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Murong Yu excitedly jumped in front of the line, his eyes brimming with pleasant surprise. ”Hey, little girl, did Old Dugu already know we're here and prepared a sumptuous meal? This Old Dugu is truly considerate. ” There was a strange smile on his baby face, like a clover swaying in the wind on the top of a wall.
”What time is it now? Is it not time to eat yet?” Hua Hua stared at the stranger in front of her, surprised at his exaggerated expression and his peculiar voice. She timidly took two small steps back, bent her head and turned towards the people behind her.
Under Flower Flower's lead, everyone slowly entered Yi Residence. Murong Ming wasn't willing to follow and said, ”Obviously, I'm also being invited.” As he said this, he hurriedly stepped forward with his short legs swaying as he joined the group.
Actually, it was not that Dugu Jiuyi had god-like foresight. Ever since the news of Yun Jiutang voluntarily going to the Great Sea to kill beasts had appeared, Dugu Jiuyi had been secretly paying attention. After the six realms were selected and the list of Beast Destroyer Fairies came out, they realized that the last time they had tried to kill a beast, they had encountered a fierce attack from a Flying Blood Bat. They had expected that they would not take the same route as last time, so the second route would definitely go past Xuanyuan Yan and then they would be able to live in peace and wait for them …
When everyone entered the courtyard, Dugu Jiuyi was already standing at the entrance of the hall. Although it was a biting cold, his face did not show any signs of weariness, coldness, or fear. Instead, it was bright and radiant, as if he was waiting for the class teacher's victorious victory.
Before anyone could say anything, Dugu Jiuyi walked to the center of the courtyard and said in a clear voice, ”The spirit warriors of the six realms are still my best friends. This time, it is you brave young warriors who will go to dangerous areas together for the safety of the six realms. With that, he bowed.
Yun Jiu Tang and Shen ying hurriedly stepped forward and held on tightly to Dugu Jiuyi, allowing him to straighten his slightly bent legs. What virtue or ability do we have to make Mister pay his respects like this? Isn't this just trying to kill us? ”Yun Jiuchang released his hand, tidied up his clothes that he had not bothered to wear for the past few days, and said with a solemn expression,” This time, we have made a detour around Xuanyuan Yan and hope Mister can give us some pointers on how to get rid of beasts. ”
After chatting for a while, everyone sat down in the hall. The fragrant tea and simple snacks were placed on the table. Dugu Jiuyi scooped out some sweet snow from a porcelain pot and poured it into a copper pot on top of the charcoal stove. Then, he boiled the tea and poured the tea onto the table.
Old Dugu, you still haven't forgotten about me, right? ”Murong Ming came over and looked at Dugu Jiuyi with a smile. He spoke in a low and mysterious voice,” I'm now also a member of the Beast Elimination Team.