Canaan Mountain is tall and steep. The Huguo Temple is built on the middle of Canaan Mountain. There is a bamboo forest behind it, which stretches all the way to the top of the mountain. Each branch is green and straight, lush and green, blocking out the sky and the sun. From a distance, it looks like a piece of bamboo.
When you get close to the sea, you feel like you have stepped into a paradise.
Xia Houshu climbed up the stairs along the bluestone path in the bamboo forest. While breathing in the unique fragrance of bamboo, he lamented that this so-called Buddhist pure land still has merit. Even the bamboo seemed to be contaminated with fairy spirit.
They look better elsewhere.
Maybe the sun is going down, or maybe it's because the terrain in the back mountain is higher, and it's much cooler here than in the temple. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes through the bamboo forest, bringing a little bit of coolness.
Xia Houshu walked along, paying attention to the scenery on both sides. Most of the trees planted here are thick and straight bamboos. The rainy season has just passed, and the bamboo forest is densely packed with bamboo shoots. The ones that grew early have already taken out their tender green branches and decorated them.
There are small leaves one by one, like the tips of hairs that have just been soaked in boiling water. The ones that grow late reveal a small pointed head, like a little monster hiding in the soil, poking its head out, looking very naive.
There is also a bamboo forest in Boyun Temple where she has stayed before, and she also knows that there is a kind of bamboo called Umbrella Bamboo, also known as Bamboo Bamboo. The young stalks of Bamboo Bamboo have white powder, and the sheath is an elongated triangle with a papery texture and a withered yellow color.
, with small brown or white bristles; it is not as tall as the bamboo shoots, but the newly grown bitter bamboo shoots can be eaten raw and taste pretty good. But she searched for a long time along the road but could not find it. But looking at the bamboo shoots all over the ground,
She couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that if such fresh bamboo shoots were cooked into dishes and served to the dinner table, they would probably taste very good and would definitely whet her mother's appetite. So she made up her mind to call Yunxi and Yunxi early tomorrow morning.
A few boys went up the mountain to pick some bamboo shoots and brought them back.
Although Huguo Temple strictly prohibits eating meat and fish, bamboo shoots are wild vegetables and are vegetarian, so they are not within the prohibition.
Just thinking about it, Xia Houshu seemed to have smelled the aroma of hot and sour fresh bamboo shoots, and felt happy.
Dang, dang, dang... there seemed to be some sound coming, sometimes far and sometimes near.
It was a quiet moment when the sun was setting on the western hills and birds were flying to their nests. This sound that did not belong to the mountains and forests seemed particularly harsh. Xia Houshu was a martial artist, so he was naturally more alert than ordinary people. He immediately stopped and listened carefully for a while.
The gentle evening breeze blew in my face, and the sound of "dang dang dang" seemed to be clearer.
After confirming that the sound came from deep in the bamboo forest, Xia Houshu quickened his pace and walked forward for half a moment. He vaguely heard a fierce fighting sound coming from the bamboo forest, which startled the birds in the bamboo forest.
The birds had no branches to rely on. After circling and calling in the bamboo forest for a while, they slowly subsided and flew to no one knows where.
Huguo Temple is a famous temple in Nanqi, with a lot of people coming and going. As Qingfang said, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. There are many strange people and strangers gathered, and it is inevitable that they will want to compete and compare.
Xia Houshu had a natural affection and admiration for martial arts celebrities. The first thing that came to his mind was that there were experts competing here. But after listening carefully, he felt that the sound of fighting was very confusing and did not sound like a duel between two masters.
, instead it was like a melee.
Huguo Temple is deeply trusted by the imperial court, and the imperial court is involved in all major and minor matters. What kind of people would fight in this place? Aren't they afraid of making things worse?
Full of questions, Xia Houshu walked quickly in the direction from which the sound came.
After walking for a long time through the dense bamboo forest, he heard the sound of fighting getting closer and closer, and became clearer and clearer. Xia Houshu slowly walked lightly, hiding the scriptures in his arms while looking for a place to hide in the bamboo forest.
Finally, he hid in a dense bamboo bush and observed patiently.
Deep in the bamboo forest, a dozen vigorous figures were fighting hard to separate themselves from each other. The knives and swords collided hard, and the sound was harsh and shocking.
In the dim dusk and the wind blowing in the forest, Xia Houshu squinted his eyes for a while and finally figured out that the two men being surrounded were two men, one green and one purple.
The man in green is strong and quick in reaction, and his face is as cold and sharp as the sword in his hand. Although the man in purple behind him did not take any action, he looked calm, like a tall pine tree standing in the chaos, not caring about himself at all.
Worried about being at a disadvantage.
There were fourteen people who attacked them, all dressed in black, holding large knives, and wearing black puppet masks on their heads. Only a pair of fierce eyes were exposed, which was very scary.
They were numerous and powerful, and each of them had extraordinary skills and could use their swords cleanly. The two men were in the center of the encirclement and suppression, like trapped animals, and the fight was fierce and lingering.
There was such a huge disparity in strength between the two sides, but it seemed that even after fighting for more than ten rounds, it was difficult to determine the outcome. Xia Houshu was both curious and admiring, and his attention was focused on the two men who were surrounded. Especially the man in Tsing Yi.
, his swordsmanship is extremely high, and he has mastered a long sword glowing with green light, as if the sword was originally a part of his body, and he can move it freely as he pleases.
Xia Houshu has seen many men with swords, including her second brother Xia Houyi, who occasionally wields a long sword and swings it a few times in his yard to enjoy himself. But compared with Xia Houyi's sharpness and briskness, the man in Tsing Yi is more powerful in terms of momentum.
One chip, like a rainbow piercing the sun, is extremely powerful and powerful.
Despite this, the man in green clothes was ultimately outnumbered, and he had to protect the man in purple clothes behind him. He was constrained by many factors and basically relied on defense. Although he was not injured, he could not gain the upper hand.
It was only then that Xia Houshu realized that the unruly man in purple didn't seem to know any martial arts, and he didn't even have the skills to defend himself.
After more than two dozen people came back, the man in green gradually revealed his flaws. The dozen or so men in black just saw this opportunity, gave each other a secret signal, and then jointly attacked again.
Many people who practice martial arts admire the heroic spirit of drawing out a sword to help when the road is rough, and Xia Houshu is no exception. Seeing the majesty of the man in Tsing Yi with a small number of enemies, she admired him in her heart. She also saw that he had many worries and lacked skills, and she wished she could
She immediately jumped out to help him. But then she thought about it. She made a big splash when she went up the mountain today, and many people remembered her face. If she acted rashly, her identity would be exposed. Moreover, the opponent had too many people, and their strength should not be underestimated. He also
It may not be her opponent. What's more, she even knows who the opponent is and why they are fighting here, so she definitely doesn't dare to act rashly.
She carefully moved to the dense part of the bamboo forest so that she could continue to watch the battle.
In the midst of the flash of swords and shadows, several men in black took advantage of the man in green's distraction to strike eastward and westward. Some of them continued to pester the man in green, leaving him unable to do anything, while others swung their swords to attack the man in purple behind him.
Although the man in purple had a good temperament, he didn't have the time to get close to him, and he couldn't dodge in an emergency. Unsurprisingly, his arm was scratched by the man in black, and his face changed drastically. Although it didn't hurt any vital parts, it was still shocking.
The whole thing turned red.
Xia Houshu focused his whole body on the two men who were besieged, silently waving flags and cheering for them. At this moment, seeing that the man in purple was suddenly injured, he felt anxious and inadvertently slapped his hand on the bamboo next to him, alarming the people who were fighting.
Everyone.
"who!"
A man in black shouted loudly, quite angrily. Then his eyes swept over and quickly locked on Xia Houshu, who was squatting in the bamboo forest with a confused look on her face - the red dress on her body looked particularly special even in the dusk.
Conspicuous.
It is said that those who watch the excitement do not think it is a big deal. That is because the matter does not happen to them. If it really happens to them, then they are no longer curious and novel. They just want to find an underground tunnel to escape immediately and pretend to be there.
Zuo had a nightmare.
Xia Houshu sighed secretly. In this situation, she didn't want to be a heroic heroine, she just wanted to protect herself and escape. So without much hesitation, she got up and ran back while holding up her skirt.
The ground in the bamboo forest was uneven. Xia Houshu was busy hurriedly leaving this place, but he didn't pay attention to his steps. In addition, the getting late in the day affected his vision. After a few steps, he tripped over an exposed bamboo root and fell to the ground.
If you fall down, the dog will eat its shit.
Just as she let out an ouch, she heard a burst of close footsteps behind her. When she looked back, she saw three men in black who were unwilling to let go and were slashing at her with dazzling silver swords, as if she was the one waiting for her.
Stupid lamb for slaughter.
Curiosity killed the cat! She came over to see what the fight was about. Wouldn't it be better to stay in the meditation room, read a book, and take a nap?
Sure enough, if God does evil, you can still violate it; if you do evil by yourself, you can't ignore it.
The ancients never deceived me!
Xia Houshu was full of regret, gritted her teeth and slowly stood up. Seeing the three men in black with fierce eyes chasing them closer and closer, with sharp swords and murderous intent, it was absolutely impossible for her to stay away from the incident.
Strike first and control others later.
Xia Houshu, who was born in a family of generals, has been exposed to this since he was a child. At this time, he would not stand helpless on the spot as meat on the chopping board and let others slaughter it.
Since you can't escape, you can only fight.
Xia Houshu put aside her original self-blame and without any hesitation or hesitation, she quickly pulled out the dagger hidden in her boot and called to the man in black. By the time the other party reacted, she had successfully scratched one of the black men.
Clothes man.
The few men in black who rushed up looked at each other. They never expected that this weak woman, who seemed to have no strength to restrain a chicken, was not only weak, but also agile and vicious.
Realizing that they had underestimated the enemy, the men in black were shocked and angry. One of them stared at Xia Houshu and asked coldly: "Who are you?"
Xia Houshu looked at the men in black, smiled brightly, and said calmly: "Will you let me go if I tell you who I am?"
of course not.
The men in black simply heard a huge joke. One of the men in black snorted coldly from his nose and said in a strange way: "What a coincidence, there are actually people who are here to die!"
"Death?" Xia Houshu sneered. She had been thinking about how to live her whole life, but she had not yet thought about how to die. She pushed the scattered hair behind her ears, then raised the dagger in her hand and smiled brightly.
: "Then you have to ask the dagger in my hand if it will answer!"
"You are not overestimating your own capabilities!" The leader of the man in black was completely angered. He waved his hand to his companions to reorganize their formation, and said in a cold tone, "Kill her!" This chapter has been completed!