Chapter 3: In the Valley of the Red Flame
Su Mengling was stunned by the scene in front of her.
She had thought that this deep valley should be full of barren grass, tigers and leopards, and huge insects everywhere, and the miasma could suffocate people to death.
And those so-called dark vanguard army and the remnants of the Sun Worship Cult, they should hide in some dark tree holes or caves, drink blood, slash and burn, and live a primitive life of extreme scarcity.
But what did she see? The carefully leveled earth spread over the plains in the deep valleys, and the land was planted with all kinds of crops, and it seemed to be a good year.
Uniformly manicured wooden houses line the hills, and at noon, smoke curls from the chimneys of every house.
The sound of chickens and dogs can be heard in the room, and occasionally the sound of children chasing and fighting, and the shouts of women calling their children home for dinner.
Compared to the devastation beyond the valley, this deep valley is like a paradise.
Su Mengling pointed to the rows of wooden houses with a surprised face and asked, "These... Who are these people living in it?"
"Of course, there are some members of the Sun Worship Church who have voluntarily followed us here to escape the war. Boss Yin replied.
"How is this possible, I heard that the secret army burns and loots everywhere it goes, and the people are not living well. How could anyone voluntarily follow you to this wild place?" Su Mengling raised his head in disbelief and looked at Yin Tianqiu.
"Who said that we killed people at will? We attacked the city in order to seize the sacred relics in the hands of the Immortal Clan, and use them to open the barren Ding. Besides, after we entered the city, we only killed the rebellious immortal army, and also robbed those royal families and rich merchants, when did we move those people to a penny? ”
Yin Laosan said dissatisfiedly while unloading things from the cart.
"Yes! Many times when we arrived in the city, we found that the local officials and defenders had long since disappeared, and only some of the old and weak people had not escaped, and they were already hungry and fed. Seeing this tragic situation, the generals distributed part of the military rations to these starving people, so that they could survive. So, it's not surprising that someone came here with us voluntarily!" Yin Lao Er continued.
Su Mengling was silent, recalling the scene when he first saw Yu Changsheng, he was mixed in the long line of refugees, fleeing all the way from Nanyanzhou to Xiqizhou, how many sins he suffered on the way, but is all this really just because of foreign invasions?
She shook her head, wanting to throw out these strange thoughts, she was just an ordinary person now, why should she think about such a livelihood plan for that monarch god!
"Where do I live?" asked Su Mengling as she raised her head and glanced at the row of houses in front of her.
"This one, this big house was originally lived in by our three brothers, but not long after it was built, we took the mission and set off, and the things were still new. Mengling, you can live here!" Yin Laosan said earnestly.
"And where do you live?"
"Let's find another house nearby! This is the Sanzhi area at the junction of Zhongshenzhou, Xiqizhou and Nanyanzhou, and the place is big! In recent months, they have been building houses in this place, and there must be houses for the three of our brothers, don't worry!" Yin Laosan said with relief.
"Miss Su, you settle down first, we will come to you in the afternoon to see Lord Martyr and report the details of this operation, maybe your lord will have a heavy reward." After Yin Tianqiu finished speaking, he bowed to Su Mengling and prepared to leave.
Yin Lao Er hurriedly stopped him, and then said to Su Mengling with a smile: "Miss Su, I am going to see Lord Mortal in the afternoon, so don't lose that Huayang Pearl." This operation is difficult and difficult, if the holy relics are not guaranteed, it is estimated that a few of our heads will not be able to save it!"
Su Mengling nodded, and said lightly: "This is natural, I have kept it well all the way, I checked it before getting off the car just now, there is no problem, don't worry! ”
After saying that, he gave a salute and gently closed the door.
When they came to the house, the two maids had already arranged their belongings and made their beds. Yu'er came to Su Mengling with light steps, smiled sweetly and said, "Miss, the house has been tidied up, do you have any other orders?"
Su Mengling raised her eyes to look at this sweet-looking, clever and intelligent girl, and said, "Yu'er, I'm a little thirsty, help me make a pot of tea!"
"Okay!" Yu'er happily rushed out and boiled water to make tea.
Yan'er walked slowly, pouted towards the door and muttered: "I've been taught countless times, why are you still like a child, and when you arrive in a new place, you are happy and tight!"
Su Mengling smiled at the door and said, "I was originally a fourteen-year-old child! Three years ago, I was skinny than her when I was fourteen years old! After a few years, when I grew up, my heart was settled, and when I reached Yan'er's age, eighteen or nineteen-year-old people knew what to do and what not to do." ”
Yan'er just smiled faintly and didn't talk much.
"Help me with wide clothes! I'm a little tired!" Su Mengling yawned, stretched out her hands, and waited for Yan'er to give her wide clothes.
Yan'er neatly took off Su Mengling's silk embroidered brocade robe and hung it in the closet.
Su Mengling only wore a shirt, the fair skin exposed on her neck, as she grew older, her breasts developed better and better, and she was no longer the ignorant and innocent girl she was before.
In the blink of an eye, in the afternoon, there was a soft knock on the door.
Yan'er glanced back at the sleeping Su Mengling, walked quickly to the door, and asked softly, "Who!"
"It's me!"
"Oh, it's the third master!" Yan'er opened the door carefully.
"Haven't you woken up yet?" Yin Laosan stuck his head in and looked in the direction of the inner room.
"No, eighty percent of them are tired in the past few days, and they can sleep soundly when they just arrive in a stable place. Yan'er replied.
"That's not possible! The eldest brother said, now I must go to see the adult!Otherwise, I will be punished for the crime of disrespect!" Yin Laosan was embarrassed, and the boss's words naturally had to be listened to, but if he rushed in at this time and disturbed Su Mengling's dream, the consequences...
Thinking of this, Yin Laosan unconsciously shrunk his neck.
"Who!" Su Mengling's lazy voice came from the back room, and Yin Laosan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sister, it's me! The eldest brother said let me take you over, and I'm going to see the adults later." Yin Laosan shouted inside with a grin.
"Got it! Yan'er, come and help me freshen up. There was a thin sound inside, and it seemed that Su Mengling had gotten up.
"It's here!" Yan'er replied inside, and then returned to the back room after bowing to Yin Laosan.
Yin Laosan smiled, closed the door lightly again, turned around and stood at the door, standing up like a door god.
It didn't take long for the door to creak open, and Su Mengling had already packed up, dressed in an elegant placket, embroidered with a row of light blue petals, and a few larks with their heads down to catch insects hidden in the middle.
"Why is the girl dressed so plainly today!" Yin Laosan asked.
"It's not good to go to see adults, and it's not good to dress up. Su Mengling said.
"The girl is right, the girl looks good in anything. Yin Laosanhan smiled and led the way in front.
Along the winding field road, after walking about two teas, I saw a wide wooden hall three or four zhang high.
The two came to the gate of the main hall and saw that the two brothers of the Yin family had been waiting here for a long time.
Yin Tianqiu saw Su Mengling coming, so he asked, "Is Miss Su resting?"
Su Mengling smiled lightly and replied, "It's quite down-to-earth." ”
Yin Lao Er stepped forward and asked, "Miss Su, don't be long-winded with me, can you bring Huayang Pearl?"
Su Mengling patted his sleeve and said, "Here!"
The three brothers of the Yin family all nodded, and then Boss Yin stepped into the main hall.
The light in this hall is not very good, and there are many torches around it. Because it was a wooden structure, Su Mengling's nose was filled with the scent of that wood.
There were not many people in the main hall, except for a few guards on both sides, there was a person sitting on the main hall, and there was a person standing next to it.
"The Yin brothers went north to Honglu Pass, captured Huayang Zhu and returned, and came to the general's account to hand over the errand. Boss Yin knelt on one knee on the ground, clenched his fists and said loudly.
Yin Laosan and Yin Laosan also knelt down in response, only Su Mengling was still standing in place, and Yin Laosan, who was kneeling on the ground, hurriedly pulled the corner of her skirt and signaled her to kneel quickly.
"That girl is not a member of the army, so there is no need to make this great gift. The general of the mountain in the palace waved his hand and said.
"General Xie. Su Mengling stood up straight with her legs, her upper body slightly bent, her right fist outward, her left hand inside, her hands clasped together in front of her chest, and she bowed to the high mountain general.
"I heard that this Huayang Pearl can be obtained this time, completely relying on Miss Su's heroism. Again, on behalf of more than 400 dark warriors, I, Shanyan, thank Miss Su. ”
After Yun Yan finished speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply towards Su Mengling.
Su Mengling hurriedly waved his hand, and said again and again: "How dare you!" and then handed the small wooden box containing the Huayang Bead to Yin Tianqiu from his sleeve.
Yin Tianqiu hunched his back, held the wooden box high with both hands, and respectfully presented it to the general of the mountain on the high platform.
Shan Yan reached out and took the wooden box, opened it and looked inside, and the brilliant holy relic immediately attracted him.
"Miss Su has made great contributions, but do you have any rewards you want? We have gold, silver and jade, celebrity calligraphy and paintings here. If the girl wants anything, just ask, even if it is not here for the time being, I will send someone outside to find it. ”
Su Mengling raised his eyes and looked at the general of the mountain martyr, and said word by word: "General, Mengling has nothing else to ask for, but to ask the general to let me go back to the Cloud Palace." I want to double all the pain I have endured to the so-called Star Monarchs who are high up in the Genting Heavenly Palace. ”
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