In Ningzhou in February, spring comes earlier, and the nights in Jinling are still a little cool, but the nights in Ningzhou are no longer cool, and even a little sultry.
Luo Qingzhi looked at the window and then at the quilt on her body, feeling a little dazed.
Zhi Xin shouted several times, but got no response from her, so she simply walked over and patted her on the shoulder.
"Arlo, what are you thinking about?"
Luo Qingzhi finally came to her senses, shook her head and said, "It's nothing."
After receiving Luo Qingzhi's reply, Zhixin returned to her room happily.
Luo Qingzhi got out of bed and came to the window. Fu'an Inn had two floors. Feng Zinan covered the entire second floor. Luo Qingzhi's room was on the inside, and outside the window was the wall. She looked at the walls.
He looked at the black footprints and looked at the half of the footprints on the window coffin, thinking, "I told him clearly to remember to wipe off the footprints when climbing through the window to get into the house."
She closed the window, pretended she didn't notice anything, got back into bed, and fell asleep again.
After a good night's sleep, the next day I headed to Weibaoshan from the south with Zhixin Hefeng.
This mountain is a famous Taoist mountain. There are more than 20 Taoist temples from the mountainside to the top of the mountain. The three people traveled lightly and set out in the morning. When they arrived at the mountainside, it was almost noon.
Along the way, there are lush branches and luxuriant leaves, and the sound of spring water makes it look like a secluded place for an expert from outside the world.
"Young Master, it's already noon, why not go to the temple and have a fast meal." Feng Zinan said.
Luo Qingzhi looked up and saw the book Ling Palace written on the plaque. After staying for a while, she also smelled the aroma of food.
"Okay, let's go in."
After crossing the threshold and entering the palace, she was attracted by a giant tree. Luo Qingzhi walked forward. There were a few red camellias scattered on the branches.
"It's too late, this year's flowers have already withered." said the man in Taoist uniform.
Luo Qingzhi said: "Taoist Priest, is this a black tea tree?"
The man nodded, "Yes, it has been more than two hundred years. It's a pity that you arrived a few days late, otherwise you would have seen the camellias bleed red."
Luo Qingzhi disagreed and said, "Next year, I'll come early."
The Taoist priest smiled and said, "The flowers of tomorrow are very different from the flowers of today."
Luo Qingzhi thought for a while and replied: "Even though there are differences, the flower-viewers are the same."
The Taoist priest said nothing and asked, "Have you guys eaten yet? I happened to be cooking, so come and join us."
When Zhi Xin heard someone else's invitation, she immediately nodded and said, "Thank you, Taoist Priest. I'm glad you asked for it."
Luo Qingzhi saluted and said, "Thank you in advance, Director."
Several people arrived at the dinner table and found that there were many dishes, with as many as five colors. After they sat down one after another, the Taoist priest saw that no one moved their chopsticks and asked, "Why, the food can't be eaten by the eyes?"
Luo Qingzhi quickly explained, "Don't you have to wait for the other Taoist priests to have dinner together?"
The Taoist priest picked up a piece of cabbage and said, "There is only an old Taoist here."
Zhi Xin was a little surprised and asked: "You are the only one, how can you cook so many dishes?"
"No matter when and where you are, you should live your life well. I wanted to eat, so I did."
"I thought about it, so I did it..." Luo Qingzhi murmured to herself.
When the Taoist priest saw Luo Qingzhi deep in thought, he coughed lightly and said, "Eat quickly."
Luo Qingzhi nodded.
After the fast meal, the Taoist priest set up a table under the tea tree and began to make tea.
"If you're not in a hurry, come and have a drink."
Luo Qingzhi said: "I won't rush."
Zhi Xin couldn't believe what she heard, and whispered: "We are not investigating..."
"There's no rush." Luo Qingzhi said.
Feng Zinan moved the chair next to him and Luo Qingzhi sat down. Then he pointed to the chair next to him and said, "You all sit down."
Zhi Xin sat down obediently, but Feng Zinan refused to take her seat. Luo Qingzhi said, "Since you don't want to sit down, go and look around."
"Okay, young master." Feng Zinan said.
Seeing a series of actions of several people, the Taoist priest smiled and said, "It seems they are coming from the north.
The noble man."
Luo Qingzhi took advantage of the situation and said: "It is indeed the north. Below is Jiangzhou Yong'an Hall and Jiang Yunsheng."
"Yong'an Hall." The Taoist priest read and said, "But this great good man has been practicing medicine and medicine for these years."
"Don't know how old it is?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
"Xianyun."
Luo Qingzhi bowed her hands and said, "I have met Taoist Master Xianyun."
Zhi Xin also followed suit and bowed.
Xianyun pointed at the tea cup and said, "Try it, this year's new tea."
Luo Qingzhi took a sip, and the fragrance hit her nose and lips and teeth.
"Good tea."
Xianyun patted the big tree and said, "It's all thanks to it."
Luo Qingzhi raised her head, looked at the tea tree in front of her, then looked down at the teacup in her hand, suddenly feeling a sense of peace and quiet in the years.
"Master Jiang, are you here for an outing or to seek a path?" Xianyun asked.
"None of them." Luo Qingzhi shook her head and said, "I just happened to pass by."
"Oh." Xianyun said, "Really? That's not bad. It's all fate."
Luo Qingzhi smiled and said, "Yes."
Xianyun said: "It's not safe in the mountains at night. You have to go back around that time."
Luo Qingzhi nodded, "Thank you, Taoist Master, but it seems quite safe here. After all, there are so many Taoist temples."
"Except for me, everything else is empty." Xianyun said.
The Spiritual Palace was the third palace that several people passed after going up the mountain. They didn't stop too much in front of it, thinking that it was all managed by someone. She asked, "Then, why didn't the Taoist leave?"
Xianyun said calmly: "This is my home. Who would leave their home?"
Feng came back from the south and whispered in Luo Qingzhi's ear, "Young Master, there is no movement."
Luo Qingzhi drank the tea in the cup and said, "Since the Taoist Master said the mountain is not safe, let's set off down the mountain now."
Zhi Xin was a little disappointed and said, "You're already here, why don't you take a look at the top of the mountain?"
"Next time." Luo Qingzhi comforted her.
Xianyun sent the three people to the door and watched them leave.
"Really not going up the mountain?" Zhixin asked quietly.
"Shh." Luo Qingzhi said.
The three of them walked to the corner. Luo Qingzhi stopped, bowed slightly, saw Xianyun entering the hall, and said, "There is a problem."
"What's the problem?" Zhixin asked.
Luo Qingzhi said: "Let's go, talk while walking."
Feng Zinan was leading the way, and Luo Qingzhi explained: "The stools on the dining table just now were warm. There were people there before we entered."
Zhixin said: "There is no temperature where I sit."
Feng Zinan also shook his head, "Neither do I."
Luo Qingzhi said: "Then, at least one person is watching."
Feng Zinan asked: "Young Master, should I go back and keep an eye on you?"
"...No need," Luo Qingzhi said, "It's getting dark, let's go down the mountain first."
"good."
The temperature in Ningzhou is moderate, but it is different in the mountains. There was obviously a little sunshine when we went up the mountain, but now when we go down the mountain, there is no sunshine, and there is even a trend of cooling down.
Luo Qingzhi looked at Zhi Xin who was wearing thin clothes, took her hand and hugged her to keep warm, "Let's go faster."
Birds flew away in front, and Feng Zinan stopped, "There is someone ahead."
"Is it much?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
Feng Zinan lay on the ground and listened for a while, "A lot."
Zhi Xin didn't know martial arts and was a little nervous for a moment. Luo Qingzhi comforted her, "It's okay."
"Is this the only way down the mountain?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
Feng Zinan looked at the path on the left, "There should be another way, but my subordinates have not explored it."
Luo Qingzhi sensed the approaching footsteps, and Feng Zinan said, "Young Master, please step back."
Zhixin held Luo Qingzhi's arm tightly, and the two retreated under a big tree. Meng came from three directions.
The masked man pressed forward instantly, and Feng Zinan was the only one to resist.
Two fists were unable to defeat four hands. Even though Feng Zinan tried his best, someone still got past him and attacked Luo Qingzhi.
Luo Qingzhi picked up the wooden stick on the roadside and resisted with difficulty. Seeing this, Feng Zinan made a leap and came to Luo Qingzhi. He solved it in an instant and turned around and said: "Young Master, I will tear open an opening. You guys go first?"
Walk."
After saying that, Feng Zinan activated his internal force and hit the two large rocks towards the crowd, leaving a short gap on the right side.
"Let's go." Luo Qingzhi took Zhixin's hand and ran out of the gap.
The man in black wanted to pursue him, but Feng leaped in from the south and blocked his pursuit.
Luo Qingzhi didn't dare to relax, grabbing Zhixin's hand and running forward.
Zhixin stumbled and fell to the ground. Luo Qingzhi helped him up and looked at Feng Zinan's back. Although she knew that Feng Zinan's martial arts were excellent, she still couldn't help but worry.
Luo Qingzhi pulled Zhi Xin, "Let's go, he will be distracted if we are here."
The two of them ran down the mountain. Luo Qingzhi helped Zhixin onto the horse and said, "You go first."
Zhi Xin naturally refused, but Luo Qingzhi patted the horse's back, but she couldn't help it.
Luo Qingzhi took off the bow and arrow from the other horse and turned around to go up the mountain.
When she returned to the scene of the incident, Feng Zinan had already killed most of the people. Luo Qingzhi did not hesitate, drew her bow and arrow, and hit every target.
Feng Zinan turned around and saw Luo Qingzhi coming back, with a surprise on her cold face.
Luo Qingzhi fired three arrows at once, killing the nearest person. She came to Feng Zinan, gave him the other bow and arrow, and said, "Let's go."
The two bows fired in unison, and the remaining people stopped attacking and looked for shelter one after another.
Feng Zinan put his arms around Luo Qingzhi's waist and left the place with a quick leap.
The two came to the foot of the mountain, mounted their horses, and ran away.
Back in Ningzhou City, it was completely dark, and there was no sound of horse hooves following behind. They both breathed a sigh of relief. Feng Zinan dismounted, came to Luo Qingzhi, supported her horse, and said:
"Young Master, are you okay?"
Luo Qingzhi dismounted and said, "I'm fine, are you injured?"
Feng Zinan shook his head, "My subordinate is fine."
Luo Qingzhi said: "It seems that they are coming for us. You can check it out later."
Feng Zinan nodded, "I'll take you back to the inn first."
"No need." Luo Qingzhi said, "While they haven't cleaned up the scene yet, you can still find clues when you go back now."
"Okay." Feng Zinan nodded and climbed up the mountain.
Luo Qingzhi stopped him and said, "Be careful."
"clear."
Luo Qingzhi led the horse and walked towards the inn. When she reached the inn, Gao Zhen squatted at the door.
"you....."
Gao Zhen heard the sound and looked up at Luo Qingzhi, his loving eyes striking her heart.