It's a strange thing for a mortal to have such a sense of oppression in his eyes. After a while, Su Xin felt a little unconvinced, so she raised her head and looked again.
Only then did he notice that several people were already carrying the deceased up the mountain. As night fell, several birds of prey were circling like black spots. Miao Xiang walked quickly to the edge of the pool.
The small flowing water is formed by the accumulation of impact over time. When it overflows, it flows out. After two or three feet, it stops flowing and seeps into the ground. The living water in the pool has no aura of death.
Back at the foot of the mountain, Miao Xiang was still thinking about the terrain near the temple. There were two water sources, one dead and one alive, one yin and one yang, symmetrical. The temple was in the middle, with a broad view in front, and the mountains on both sides were like dragons and tigers guarding it.
The jade belt passed through the mountains and connected to the huge lake, which was unobstructed and unobstructed, like a dragon's pearl. At the foot of the mountain, she looked up and saw that the corresponding mountains on the other side of the lake were rushing towards the table, like thousands of horses galloping.
She suddenly turned around and saw that the majestic peak behind the temple was independent and towering, with a solid backing.
The location of the temple is an excellent place for a tomb. The further they walked, the more Miao Xiang felt that the empty land between the giant lake and the temple was like a large tomb shrine.
Su Xin also saw some clues and carefully looked at the dispersed crowd.
"Master, I don't know who is enjoying the offerings. It's difficult to handle."
The one who knows this best is probably Feng Ling. As soon as Miao Xiang thought about it, a voice came from the front.
"Master, let's come!" There was still some distance from the lake. Feng Ling led Xiao Ye and came with a torch.
Perhaps not only to pick them up, many worshipers took out the torches they had prepared. Some gratefully lit the fire from the hand of the wind spirit, and then turned around to pass it on. The ground looked like fireflies scattered all over the sky.
As she got closer, Miao Xiang found that the entire lake was clean and empty.
"Everyone is resting and replenishing outside the mountain. They will not come over until dawn."
Seeing their doubts, Fengling explained and opened the courtyard door, calling Granny Xue and saying that she was back.
There is a fire pit on the ground with an iron rack on top. Beef and mutton are rolling in the pot. On the rack on the side, there are wild rice and other foods picked from the lakeside. They are placed in polished stone dishes. There are also three or four kinds of seven or eight pieces.
The fish was cleaned and just waiting to be put into the pot.
There was a large wooden shelf against the wall in the room, with various bottles and jars placed on it. Smell the smell, Miao Xiang felt like she had entered a kitchen treasure house. This meal was very rich.
It didn't matter that there were such abundant supplies in the cold land. What surprised her was that Fengling didn't seem to be taboo about eating beef and mutton flesh. This shouldn't be the case for people like Miao Zhu.
Those worshipers can only worship outside the temple gate. If she is stained with blood, do you have any objection to going to the temple to repair it?
When the food entered the mouth, it was so delicious that Ono wished he could pierce the bottom of the bowl and eat it until his tongues chattered. Feng Ling saw it happily and put the rice pail next to Ono.
Even a meal with four or five people can have such a lively atmosphere. Miao Xiang and Su Xin gradually let go of their doubts and ate openly.
There are many spices in the broth that are not produced in the snowy region. Miao Xiang's appetite is whetted. She can experience it while eating and match the taste with the bottles and jars on the shelf. This is a fun that she has never experienced before.
On the long table under the shelf, there was an exquisite bamboo basket. There were some parchment-like things inside that attracted her attention.
Judging only from the corners pressed by the scissors, the colors of those things looked very familiar.
How come this color is the same as the color of the map?
Fengling also ate happily. When she saw Miao Xiang looking over there, she explained: "These are all given to me by everyone."
Walking over with the rice bowl in hand, she happily introduced it.
She knew exactly where the various condiments from outside the mountains were sent by pilgrims and why.
Only at the end did she talk about the parchment scroll in the bamboo basket.
"We have a very hard life here, and fabrics and brocades are very expensive and cannot be used. So we scrape together various materials to copy scriptures, hang banners in the temple, and burn the prayer banners during the monthly bonfire festival.
, it will bring good luck and peace to the devotees of the tribute banner."
It was a rare opportunity and she was really interested. Miao Xiang also walked over and discovered that there were some linen cloth pressed under these cut parchments, and there were two yellowed ancient scriptures.
The size of these flags is exactly the same as that of the missing map, especially the parchment, the cloud patterns outlined on the sides are exactly the same as the map.
Does the enemy have anything to do with the temple?
Carrying a rice bowl and walking around was something that was unimaginable to Miao Xiang before. In this house, it has nothing to do with upbringing, it is pure and simple freedom.
The introduction was quickly finished, and Fengling had almost finished eating, so she put the bowls and chopsticks on the table, adding vegetables occasionally, and eating a little bit.
"Sister Miaoxiang, if you copy scriptures and hang banners in the temple, you can really make wishes. Do you want to give it a try?"
Originally curious about how to use these prayer flags and what was written in the two books, Miao Xiang naturally wanted to give it a try and agreed.
"Hehe, then I'll prepare clothes for everyone!"
With his belly full, Ono reluctantly put down his rice bowl and leaned back on the small chair.
"Sister Fengling, why do you need to prepare clothes? We have some in our bags."
"That's different. Eat more. These dishes won't be fresh tomorrow."
"Oh, okay, I'll rest for a while and then eat!"
Xiao Ye didn't recognize him at all, rolled his eyes, got up and moved the small chair, went down and sat next to Granny Xue, put one of the old man's hands on his own, and put the other hand on the back of the old man's hand.
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"Mother-in-law, I still want to hear stories!"
With a friendly tone and a natural expression, Ono gently leaned on Granny Xue's arm.
"Don't want to eat?"
"Yeah, I'm full."
"To grow, you need to eat more. Only when you are full can you run and jump."
Grandma Xue spoke very slowly and coherently. It was clear that she wanted to speak faster and in a relaxed tone, but she was too old and could not speak fast.
She also likes Ono very much.
It was natural and uninhibited. When Feng Ling entered the room again, Miao Xiang and Su Xin put down their chopsticks and had a real meal. They no longer dared to treat Feng Ling as an ordinary person.
Seeing Fengling coming in, Xiaoye's eyes turned sharply, he quietly looked at his belly that was not visible under the thick clothes, and carefully put the old man's hand back.
"Hehe, mother-in-law, I'll wash the dishes first and then listen!"
In the past two or three hours, she had become very familiar with the five or six rooms in the yard. Fengling was a little surprised, but she nodded with a smile.
"Slow down. If you break the bowl, you won't be allowed to leave. Let the sisters hold you down here."
"Huh, Ono is so awesome that he wouldn't do that." She packed up quickly, as if she had already been familiar with these household chores. Miao Xiang was surprised by her abnormal behavior every time since she got here.
"Sisters, you need to take a bath and change clothes before copying the scriptures. Well, if you are afraid of trouble, I can copy them by myself."
"You have to do things after eating. As for my sister, where can I take a bath?"
"Hey hey hey, can't you see there is such a big lake outside, my good master!" Ono carried the pots and pans to the fire room on the other side, smiling mischievously.
"Yes, don't worry, it's safe." Fengling smiled, turned around and picked up a bamboo basket outside the door, which contained the clothes he wanted to change.
The two of them felt strange and walked out without thinking too much.
In just one meal, the stars have fallen over the plains, leaving only faint outlines of the mountains. Tonight, there is only a trace of the crescent moon, and the wilderness is quiet.
The breeze stirred up the water waves, making a slight sound on the shore. Far away, a wolf howled was heard, and Miao Xiang looked for the sound.
"During the day, the lakeside belongs to the believers. At night, all kinds of animals drink from the water. The two sides do not invade each other, so it is very safe."
Not far away from them, black shadows flashed under the starlight. After seeing them, several wolves moved away from the lake without showing their ferocious looks. It felt as if they had given them the watering place.
After the three people passed by, they returned to the lake. Some drank water, and some lay on the grass and looked into the lake. Their postures were casual and relaxed, without the alertness of wild beasts.
Both Miao Xiang and Su Xin can sense these without asking.
When they reached a place with lush water plants and a simple trestle, Feng Ling placed the bamboo basket on the ground and began to take off her coat.
this?
Miao Xiang was not afraid of people peeking, but it was just that the sky was wide and there was no obstruction, so bathing in the lake really made people feel insecure.
"Sisters, come down!"
The freedom of the wind spirit is contagious. This was the first time that Miao Xiang turned around and began to undress.
"Master, I..."
"You also go into the water." Su Xin originally wanted to stay on the shore to enjoy the wind, but when she saw a torch running towards her from the yard, she had no choice but to follow her into the water.
The stars were sparse and the night was hazy. Feng Ling looked at the two people in the water with a lustful expression.
The night gauze, hazy and embossed, makes it more mysterious and tempting. With one hand wrapped around it, it blocks the beauty of the peak. Miao Xiang dives sideways into the water, and Feng Ling can't see anything.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, it looks like a forest on one side and a peak on the other, Master, it's so spectacular, hehehehe."
"Hey, you girl!"
Being teased by her apprentice, Miao Xiang's face turned red and she simply became more generous.
Su Xin followed down, and Feng Ling pointed to the water surface not far away.
"Xiaoye, are you really not going to come down?"
"Hey hey hey, I won't come down, wow, hey hey."
The little girl's voice had no good intentions, and she teased Su Xin: "Someone has a round belly, I'm sorry."
"Hahaha!"
"Oh, you bad guy."
Being teased, Ono beat his chest and stamped his feet with an exaggerated expression, but he just wouldn't come down.
"Then you take a good breather. Don't be afraid if you can't see us anymore."
After signaling to Miao Xiang and the others, Feng Ling swam towards the lake.
The farther they swam, the mist rose at night, and Ono soon lost sight of them.
Feng Ling stopped, and the two felt that the water temperature here was completely different from that of the lake. There was no life under the water, and it was warm.
"Sister Fengling, are there any hot springs near here?"
"Hehe, no, sisters, look at this."
Feng Ling got out of the way. Near the water, there was a high platform made of stones, with a single log stuck in the middle. There were ropes tied to the log from all directions, extending underwater, and the ropes were covered with colorful strips of cloth.
, solemn and mysterious.
This was a place similar to a place for sacrifice and prayer. Miao Xiang subconsciously looked towards the temple.
"A long time ago, when this lake was not as big as it is now, people could often see a woman appearing here from a distance. She was very mysterious. People could hear her talking, but they didn't know what she said. Out of awe, people would
Built this cairn.”
"Gradually, some people began to pray to God here. After discovering that their wishes could come true, more and more people came to make wishes."
"But the woman seemed to be bored, so she walked into the mountain. People thought they were too greedy to anger her, so they built a temple at the place where she disappeared."