The rain kept falling. It happened by chance, and Shen Kuo had no intention of staying too long.
When they met, it was originally a cooperation. After this cooperation, there was nothing too important and there was no need to see each other again.
But Fu Hong was quite happy to meet Mu Qian. He didn't have many friends, and Mu Qian saved his life. Many friends always lead to multiple paths.
"Fourth Master, I have to remind you that Lishan is an extraordinary mountain. If you are not in awe, you will be trapped by the mountain."
After saying this, Shen Kuo and Fu Hong disappeared from the entrance of the cave.
Mu Qian looked at Shen Kuo leaving, she felt it was strange when they met for the first time.
Shen Kuo has a strange temperament and is not moved by money. Although he has been wanted by the Department of Soul Retention for many years, he has not lived his life as a villain hiding in hiding.
He even lived more clearly than anyone else.
"You said he really came here just to escape from the world and practice hard?" Mu Qian asked doubtfully.
Chi Si touched her head lightly, "Everyone has secrets in their hearts. People like Shen Kuo will not let others know their secrets easily."
But it can be more or less guessed that Shen Kuo cooperated with Chi Si in the first place because of the things in his hands.
When the Yun family was forced by Xiao Yi to hand over the Golden Thunder Order, the information Yun Han gave to Qin Hui came from Chi Si.
Shen Kuo only came to the north after Xiao Yi's death. Some disputes between him and Shu Lingchu may not be over yet.
Soon Mu Qian returned to her body and dragged the person in front of her to speak.
"Did I faint just now?" she asked.
Otherwise, why would she not be conscious at all and just wake up in Chi Si's arms.
"You have encountered wild plants here. Its leaves have the effect of causing drowsiness, but fortunately you have not encountered many." Chi Si said and looked at the two leaves on the ground.
Mu Qian walked over doubtfully and reached out to pick up the leaves.
"I want to sleep again." Chi Si reached out his hand in time to pull the person over.
Mu Qian looked at the thing in front of her in a daze. This leaf looked like an ordinary leaf.
"Can you still walk?" Chi Si asked immediately.
Mu Qian rolled her eyes, "Who are you looking down on? Now, let's go."
The light rain stopped soon, but the mountain road became increasingly muddy, and the caves encountered along the way had traces of formation sacrifices left in front of them.
Some of these traces are new and some are old.
"Lishan is a sacred mountain, and people who live at the foot of the mountain are in awe of this place." Chi Si explained.
No matter how times change and years pass, only faith will not collapse.
"There were rumors in the Wuzhou Continent that Yelan is close to Beiyin, and Beiyin is the world of death where the souls are extradited for reincarnation. However, Yelan has a method that can bring people back to life, and it is the world of life." Mu Qian suddenly said.
The people of the Ye tribe have a long lifespan, and Yelan is a place where spiritual energy gathers, and they will eventually become the souls under the sword of Emperor Ai.
Everyone in the dynasty knew that Emperor Ai pursued immortality. He eventually made part of the spiritual roots of the Ye people into everlasting lamps and some of them into elixirs, but in the end he was unable to save his eternal life.
"It's just a rumor, not trustworthy." Chi Si looked at her and said, "If there really was a way to bring the dead back to life, I wouldn't have been unable to save you back then."
Mu Qian shook her head very seriously, "That's not because my spirit body was scattered."
People who die normally are said to be reborn in the night, but these rumors have become myths after being spread for a long time.
"Let's go." Chi Si held her hand and continued walking forward.
Shen Kuo and Fu Hong looked at them not far behind. Fu Hong was a little worried. Lishan was not an ordinary mountain range. Many things that happened here could not be explained by common sense.
In the eyes of all spiritual beings, Lishan is already equivalent to a sacred mountain.
He didn't believe in ghosts and gods before, but he did believe in the reincarnation of humans. If he crashed here and ended up in a situation of eternal destruction, it would really be a loss that outweighs the gain.
"How about we go and warn you? The further you go in, the more dangerous it becomes."
There are many large and small caves in the depths of Lishan Mountain, and most of them are swamps and mud hidden under the turf.
"Who do you think the person opposite you is?" Shen Kuo only glanced at him.
Chi Si was able to reach this stage and have such a status not only because of his background.
If such a person were to make a calculation, he would be able to do everything.
"Instead of worrying about them, it's better to go down the mountain to greet the guests at the bottom." Shen Kuo suddenly said.
Fu Hong followed his movements and looked down. From a high position, he could see a few scattered families living at the foot of the mountain.
The small animals on the distant mountains became even more restless.
"Are these people here for them?" Fu Hong snorted.
It's pretty tight.
Seeing Shen Kuo walking forward, Fu Hong blinked and followed, "What do you mean, are we trying to help?"
Mr. Kuo is known as a person who never meddles in other people's business. If he stopped the people below, wouldn't he be helping them both?
Thinking of this, Fu Hong hurriedly chased after him.
…
Seventy-two Peaks, Yinjue Courtyard.
Since the students entered the practical training period, the entire college has suddenly become a lot cleaner. However, there are some students who return to the college to ask questions to their instructors.
After entering the deep winter, the mountains here will be closed for two months. The mountains are covered with thick white snow, and the rime scenery is famous throughout the continent.
After the mountain was closed, only students from the Yinjue Academy could enter and exit by using teleportation spells. There were traces of small animals looking for food everywhere on the snow.
On Wangyun Peak, at the door of a room that towers into the clouds, two people playing chess in the corridor hold chess pieces in their hands and fight on a chessboard.
In the end, Heizi was at a disadvantage and was strangled mercilessly.
"There's no point in losing if you can't play anymore." Mo Xiaoqi threw the chess piece back into the porcelain cup.
The person opposite took back his hand lightly and said, "Just right, I'm tired of winning too."
Mo Xiaoqi glared at him fiercely. Since the students started training, they gentlemen have also become idle.
Not to mention how boring it is to face a vast white mountain cliff every day.
"That Yun Muqian from your college hasn't come back yet." Yue Mi said and opened the folding fan in her hand.
Mo Xiaoqi glared at him, "There has been no news from him for more than two months, and the training period is about to end."
Hearing this, Yue Mi laughed out loud, "This training, our college has to win the crown again."
The most talented student among the students in the Beast Control Academy is Mu Qian. When she entered the school, Mo Xiaoqi was happy for several days. After all, there are not many students who can make great achievements after leaving the Beast Control Academy.
This is the first time for the students of this period that the two houses have taken exams together. The Spiritual Energy House has been ahead of the Beast Taming House for so many years. Of course, Mo Xiaoqi wants to take this opportunity to feel proud.
Unexpectedly, Yun Muqian never returned to the college since the Mid-Autumn Festival, and many things happened one after another in the Yun family.
Although people have applied to participate in practical training, the spirit beasts that need to be captured this time have never been seen except Yueling Mountain.
After the new year is the time of reckoning, this person may not be able to come back.
"I gave her such a good four-tailed black tiger beast in vain." Thinking of this, Mo Xiaoqi couldn't beat his chest.
"You should also be more open-minded. That child is a child of the Yun family and has won the favor of many people. Besides, I heard that he has gained a lot of fame now. What you want is a disciple who can be famous all over the world.
, she is the best candidate, isn't she?" Yue Mi replied, fanning herself.
Although they have been staying at the Seventy-Two Peaks all year round, they pay little attention to rumors about the spiritual world. They are almost in a state of being indifferent to what is going on outside the window.
But Yue Mi is not like Mo Xiaoqi who only thinks about cultivation all day long, and he is not completely ignorant of the news at the foot of the mountain.
However, the news coming from some channels required him to carefully consider it. There was news that Yun Muxian was the person who once broke into Jiazifeng and defeated them.
It is really unexpected that the little girl who feeds squirrels on the training ground every day can be Hong Zhi who has defeated countless masters on the Lingxu Ranking.
"I'm going back first." Mo Xiaoqi said and stood up, not forgetting to look at the fan in his hand before leaving, "Why are you so cool in the winter."
Yue Mi raised her eyebrows, closed the folding fan, and watched him leave.
Several children who were panting up the mountain in the distance happened to see Yue Mi, and smiles suddenly appeared on their faces.
"Mr. Yue Mi!!"
Nan Mu helped Luo Zhi to come to him, with several students from the college behind him.
"Why did you go up the mountain?" Yue Mi looked at the children.
Luo Zhi came over happily, "Mr. Yue Mi, can you let us go into the library in the courtyard to look for information?"
They have been tracking for almost two months and have found nothing. However, they have found many animal tracks that they have never seen before in the snow.
Luo Zhi comes from a family of beast masters, and her knowledge of spiritual beasts is already among the best in the academy. It is rare for even her to recognize footprints.
"The library will be closed every year during the training period. If you want to enter during this period, the permission needs to be granted by the dean. You can go find the dean." Yue Mi said.
Nan Mu and Luo Zhi looked at each other and walked towards the courtyard where the dean lived in perfect agreement.
"This little girl is quite energetic." Yue Mi said while looking at the students slumped on the ground opposite him.
However, there were quite a lot of people here today, probably because it was getting colder and colder in the mountains and some of them couldn't bear it anymore.
It's been so cold these two days that I heard less of them fighting.
Everyone has learned to coexist peacefully as they come and go.
Fu Yunliu was lying on the rocking chair, covered with the plush blanket of the bed. The charcoal fire beside him was burning hot, and the flames jumped out and floated several times in succession.
Fu Chenling knelt down and put the cold kettle back on the stove for him.
Fu Yunliu, who was always in high spirits during this period, didn't know why, but he looked much older.
He vaguely felt that his grandfather's change might be related to the recent events in the imperial capital, but he never liked to talk too much, so he didn't ask any more questions.
"How did you complete your mission?" Fu Yunliu asked with his eyes closed.
Fu Chenling answered obediently, "Half of it is already done."
After listening to his words, Fu Yunliu opened his eyes and looked at him, with some disappointment in his eyes.
"Only half?"
Fu Chenling was silent. In his grandfather's heart, he was already the most talented child in the entire Fu family, but he was still far from a real talent.
Especially after Yun Muqian appeared, Fu Yunliu openly expressed his love for Yun Muqian and his appreciation for his talent.
"How's your practice going?" Fu Yunliu asked immediately.
Fu Chenling lowered his head and responded, "It's already 80%."
The disappointment in Fu Yunliu's eyes was even greater, "Speed up a bit, it's good to go slow."
His grandson is also diligent, but his talent is really lacking. If it were Yun Muqian, this formation might not be so difficult.
"Dean..."
Suddenly, a man came down from the roof and brought pieces of snow to the ground. He came to Fu Yunliu's side in a hurry.
After Fu Er said something, the old man who was still lying peacefully on the recliner suddenly sat upright and stood up.
"What did you say?"
The man looked solemn and nodded very seriously, "Yes, I have entered Lishan."
Fu Yunliu's face, which was originally not a good one, completely collapsed at this moment.
"What is the purpose of going to Lishan?"
The person in front of him shook his head and explained the situation.
"Yun Muqian and Chi Si entered Beidi, and they were followed by two groups of people. One group was from Qin Hui, and the other group was unidentified, but seemed to be from Beizhou."
Fu Yunliu flicked the sandalwood bracelet on his wrist, his brows and eyes moving in thought.
He thought that after Yun Han died, he would be able to sit back and relax, and now the World Honored One was also under his control, but he forgot that the Yun family had an omnipotent Yun Muqian.
That girl looks harmless, but she has many evil ideas, and with her abilities, she will never be obedient no matter where she is.
She couldn't suddenly go to a dangerous place like Lishan for no reason. It could only be what Yun Han said to her before he died.
Thinking of this, Fu Yunliu, who had been calm for so many years, suddenly became impatient.
A secret that has been hidden cannot be changed by anyone.
"Grandpa?" Fu Chenling asked in confusion.
Fu Yunliu stared at his grandson and suddenly thought of the reason why he chose to keep Hong Zhi.
The little girl who had defeated all the masters in single combat has now become the most famous master in Nanzhou.
Thinking of this, he gently patted his grandson on the shoulder.
"On behalf of grandpa, do something."
Raising an army for a thousand days and using it for a while. If Hong Zhi must die this time, then her death must play a certain role.
"What happened?" Fu Chenling asked.
Fu Yunliu just looked at him steadily and said, "Go to the north and bring back Hong Zhi's body."
Fu Chenling was slightly surprised. Could it be that the Hong Zhi her grandfather was talking about was the one who became famous in Xunji and defeated Qiu Yuerong and Yan Ji.
"Don't be afraid, they will follow you. No matter what the process is, I only want the results. Do you understand?" Fu Yunliu looked at his grandson.
After a while, Fu Chenling nodded slowly.
In the corner of the yard, two figures slowly moved out.
The footprints just left on the snow gradually disappeared, as if they had never appeared before.