Chapter 24: The Guardian

On the way back to Hengguo from the night, Zhan Duxiao led Hezheng, Lonely Ling, Jiao Ying, and Yu Jie, and was staggered by Jing Hu and others who were following Xiu Yao and his party.

Zhan Duxiao didn't know if the group's hurried journey was related to Chan'er, and he was concerned about Chan'er's safety, so he caught up with him alone, but before he came forward to inquire, he could hear the discussion of Luo Dong, Qihong and others, so he was shocked to learn about Emperor Xuan's plan.

Aware of the existence of Zhan Duxiao, Jing Hu walked forward under the pretext of buying dry food, and met Zhan Duxiao face to face, and then explained it to the plate in order to seek a good plan. Zhan Duxiao then sneaked away, followed Jing Hu and Luo Dong to the treasure, and accidentally met his parents, and learned about the secret for many years.

After hearing from Jing Hu that Chan'er almost lost her life at the hands of the Yuan family, and the fact that Qu Hanyan saved her life, Zhan Duxiao realized for the first time that what she had been doing completely according to Chan'er's heart might really be wrong. Zhan Duxiao remembered Shen Xiao's daring, and remembered what he said, "Put her life and her happiness first, even if it goes against her will, even if she will not be forgiven one day, she will still move forward." At this moment, he suddenly understood that Qu Hanyan and Shen Xiao's approach was solving the problem, taking risks and responsibilities for Chan'er, and his consistent approach of thinking about Chan'er in everything was pushing Chan'er to the forefront, and Chan'er was resisting the pressure alone, and he was only waiting for her decision.

So this time, after learning that Chan'er entered the cave and witnessed her in the battle for the treasure, Zhan Duxiao did not want to be a silent waiter anymore, but chose to be the guardian who made decisions and took on everything for Chan'er.

Because she understands Chan'er's desire for peace, an arrow at dusk can only turn the treasure into a legend. And the ensuing resentment, he is ready to bear it.

It was only before the feather arrow hit the bulge on the left side of the mechanism that suddenly a figure rose in the air, using the power of his fingers to cause the arrow to the right, and in just one breath, it had produced different results.

"Third Master Yuan?" Zhan Qiguan saw it clearly, and couldn't help but whisper.

As the feather arrow hit the protrusion of the mechanism on the right, the roof of the cave roared loudly, and the top beam then turned into a giant disc and slowly fell, and when the disc fell to an angle within sight, someone suddenly exclaimed:

"It's coral!"

"Jade jade, diamond-encrusted treasure knife. ”

"And amber!"

Yuan Sanxiang's front foot landed, and Yuan Liujie had already flown up and found a book from the top of the disc.

"The so-called last-come, first-come, it doesn't matter if you come late, you can start with the key things. Yuan Liujie said proudly.

"That's the knife score of the swordsman Nache. The sand gull saw it really and said loudly.

"This is the only thing that can make our brothers fascinated. Yuan Wuzhen said.

"How you distribute the rest of the things is your business. Yuan Sanxiang looked at everyone and said. The moment she saw Chan'er, her eyes suddenly turned cold.

Zhan Duxiao immediately crossed between Yuan Sanxiang and Chan'er. Shui Ci then said loudly:

"What Yuan Liuye promised, can you count?"

"Hmph, the sixth master said that after the last time, the grievances were cleared, of course it was not nonsense. Although Yuan Liujie's tone was unhappy, he still admitted in public.

"The younger generation said more than that. Shui Ci said again.

"What else?"

"In the past, after Mrs. Shui healed Yuan Jiuye, the sixth master promised to give it a gift of gold, I'm afraid it's not a joke. ”

"What is your relationship with Lady Water?"

"The younger generation is resigned, and I don't dare to say that my grandmother is true, but I still know a little about the way of practicing medicine. ”

"This princess girl was saved by you. ”

"Exactly. ”

"Good, good. Yuan Liujie said two "good" words in a row before he said again, "Jin Shan doesn't, do you want the sixth master to help you take down this pile of treasures?"

"The sixth master is a promise, and the younger generation is very honored. Shui Ci smiled and bowed. The reason why he was willing to meet and win the help of the Yuan family was just to win the initiative for Chan'er.

"Sixth Brother Yuan. Shu Shao immediately stood up and said, "The three of them saw that Shu had passed on the treasure in time, can they still exchange gifts and give them treasures?"

"I know you fox don't have a good heart. Yuan Wuzhen sneered and said.

"After many years of old acquaintance, isn't Mrs. Shui still recommended by Shu. Shu Shao said, glancing at Shui Ci.

"Who else wants to fight?" Yuan Sanxiang couldn't bear to be disturbed, and simply shouted bluntly.

Tuoba Yabu would not have been an enemy of Chan'er, but Xiuyuan became a weak person for a while, and it was inconvenient to say more. Only Zhan Qiguan opened his mouth to remind:

"There are cracks in the roof of the cave, and the collapse of the alleyway is in a moment, and life is at stake, how much can be taken away from these many treasures?"

"My Yuan family is a good talker. Yuan Sanxiang then ordered, "Fifth brother, you take thirty treasures from the disc and escort Shu Shao's people to take them away." Sixth brother, you also take thirty pieces and help the boy of the Shui family move away. ”

"Thank you Third Brother Yuan and Fifth Brother Yuan. Shu Shao said, motioning to Sha Ou, Vulture, Liao Chen and others to step forward and take a hand.

"Thank you, seniors. "On Shui Ci's side, there are also Jing Hu, Huang Feng, and Alai who came to help.

After each of them had gained, Xiu Yao and his party still walked in the same direction, intending to exit from the entrance of the cave, but Xiu Yao and his party silently kept a distance and followed. Shui Ci and Chan'er wanted to return to the exit of the cave, and Zhan Duxiao's family and Qi Fan, Yuan Han, Tuoba Yabu, Shan Yugong, etc., chose the same direction, and Luo Dong and Yang Xin were worried about the whereabouts of the treasure, and they also chased after them from afar.

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Shui Ci and Chan'er returned to the stone chamber where they met Xiuyuan and the others along the same road, but the rock wall of the roadway leading to the exit of the stone chamber had collapsed and could not allow one person to pass through. Seeing this, Qi Fan said:

"There is a secret passage on the side of the stone room, and there is a gap in the wall, just smash it open. ”

"I'll come. Shan Yugong held the knife in his backhand, and struck hard at the gap in the wall with the handle of the knife, and the soil and rocks around the gap were loosened, and a doorway hole three feet square was expanded.

"Brother be careful!" Within Tuoba Yabu's field of vision, he suddenly saw a large stone falling from above and smashing into Shan Yugong.

Shan Yugong raised his head when he heard the sound, hurriedly protected his hands on the top of his head, and caught the boulder hard, so that its momentum was a buffer, and the four people of Qian, Kun, Zhen, and Xun immediately rushed forward and moved the boulder away together.

"Uh......" Shan Yugong raised his arm and couldn't help but snort in pain.

"How's that?" asked Tuoba Yabu.

"It looks like my shoulder is dislocated. Shan Yugong said, "Don't care so much about it first, you go quickly, let's go out." ”

"Go to the left. Qi Fan instructed at any time.

"Seniors beware. Seeing that Yuan Liujie's hands were occupied by coral bonsai, Zhan Duxiao immediately raised his hand to block the broken stone chips that were still collapsing.

Although Yuan Liujie did not answer, there was no hostility in his eyes when he looked at Zhan Duxiao. Chan'er followed the sound and glanced at each other with Zhan Duxiao, their eyes were full of concern for each other.

While carefully dodging the falling rocks, the group walked left and right along the dark passage, and after a short time, they walked to the next door between Qi Fan and Chan'er.

"This door requires six people to shoot arrows through the round hole in the door at the same time. I'm counted as one. Qi Fan said, looking around and said, "Zhan Dusk, Brother Tuoba, King Fu." ”

Zhan Duxiao nodded, and then said:

"Shui quit the door, and there is also an arrow technique of 100 steps through Yang. ”

"The righteous brother is injured, otherwise he is a good archeryman. Tuoba Yabu said almost at the same time.

Shan Yugong smiled helplessly, turned his eyes, saw Chan'er, and said:

"Sister Chan'er can. ”

"Chan'er is doable. Qi Fan remembered the scene of discussing archery with Chan'er in Hengguo Palace, and couldn't help but smile.

Chan'er immediately looked at Yuan Han, Zhan Duxiao, Shui Ci, and Tuoba Yabu, and saw that there was the same trust in the eyes of several people, so she immediately strengthened her confidence and nodded.

The six people took the bows and arrows handed forward by the people, pulled the bow and shot at the next door, only to see six feather arrows and shoot out in a straight line, and at the same time through the six round holes, the next door was raised, and the road ahead was unimpeded, and there was a stick of incense, and then there was a stick of incense, and you could leave the cave.

"The front is connected to the outside, but it's still a problem to climb up. Fortunately, there are many people, and there is always a way to borrow from each other. Shui Ci took a step aside and said, "The alley is narrow, Brother Tuoba might as well go first with Brother Shan Yu and leave time for Brother Shan Yu to connect the bones." ”

"Senior Brother Shui has a heart, thank you. "There is no time to delay, and Tuoba Yabu immediately responded.

Zhan Duxiao then asked his parents and Qi Fan to take care of them in front, Yuan Han and Yinyin walked in the middle, and he accompanied Chan'er, and followed Shui Ci and Yuan Liujie behind.

Zhan Duxiao briefly explained the reason for lurking in the shadows to Chan'er, and Chan'er also briefly analyzed the truth to Zhan Duxiao. Zhan Duxiao has made up her mind to protect Chan'er, and Chan'er also has an impeccable haven, and Chan'er's heart is full of dependence on Zhan Duxiao, which is a privilege that Shui Ci can't get in her life.

Shui Ci knew it was time to let go.

After that, Zhan Duxiao will accompany Chan'er back to the Dadu Palace and Moge, and he should also return to the night capital to attend Qu Yuehuai's enthronement ceremony.

When Shui Ci immersed himself in his thoughts, the crack in the rock wall of the roadway suddenly extended to his and Yuan Liujie's feet, Shui Ci barely stood firm in a panic, but Yuan Liujie fell into the crack with the coral bonsai. At this moment, Zhan Duxiao and Chan'er, who were closely behind the two, stepped forward quickly, and each of them grabbed Yuan Liujie's sleeve tightly with one hand.

"Senior, throw away the coral, grab our hands. Chan'er hurriedly said.

Yuan Liujie took a deep look at Chan'er, and then did so, but Chan'er's arm strength was overwhelming. Seeing that the rift was expanding again, the scene on the edge of the cliff in Zhongnan seemed to be about to be repeated, and at the critical moment, Shui Ci stretched out his arm, worked hard with Chan'er, and rescued Yuan Liujie with Zhan Duxiao. Subsequently, the four of them retreated to both sides of the crack in the ground, and finally there was no danger.

"You two jump here. Shui Ci then said.

Zhan Duxiao immediately held Chan'er's hand, and the two of them jumped with light skills and landed firmly beside Shui Ci, and the three of them couldn't help but smile at each other.

"Thank you......" Yuan Liujie said.

"Do it from your heart, seniors don't need to be polite. Zhan Duxiao said.

"I'm almost seeing the exit. Chan'er said, turning around and looking, "I don't know if Qirui and Luo Dong can get out." ”

"With Qirui and Qihong's style, don't worry. Shui Ci said, "Let's go quickly." ”

When the group met at the entrance of the cave where Shui Ci and Chan'er fell, Tuoba Yabu had already attached the shoulder bone to Shan Yugong. The crowd is using their weapons and clothes to build a ladder, trying to climb the rock, and then looking for a sturdy tree vine to replace. After making sure that the ladder was safe, Tuoba Yabu was in an orderly manner, arranging Yinyin, Chan'er, and Mrs. Zhan to go first, followed by Zhan Qiguan, Yuan Liujie and the wounded, and a group of young and strong men broke off until everyone left the cave.

"Master, is there a ladder left?" asked Alai, asking Tuoba Yabu.

"There's still someone in the back, keep it. Tuoba Yabu said.

"Yes. ”

Hearing this, Chan'er bowed slightly to Tuoba Yabu, and then said:

"To avoid trouble, it is not advisable to stay here for a long time. ”

"Do you want to go back to the country?"

"Well, I'll walk with you. ”

"What are the plans of Uncle Zhan and Auntie?" Tuoba Yabu asked again.

"Our mission has been accomplished, and we should always go back to the Demon Palace to have a look. Mrs. Zhan said, "But let Twilight accompany Chan'er, I can rest assured." ”

Zhan Duxiao smiled, glanced at Chan'er, and then said to Yuan Liujie:

"The seniors are still waiting for the two brothers, and the juniors and others are leaving first. ”

Yuan Liujie looked around and said:

"Thirty treasures, now there are only twenty-five left, the Yuan family is true to their word, and they will find a way to make up for it in the future. ”

"The coming day is long, seniors take care. Shui Ci said, looked at Zhan Duxiao and Chan'er, and said, "Now let's go our separate ways." ”

"Are you going back to the night?" asked Chan'er.

"The big event of the fourth brother's accession to the throne cannot be missed. Shui Ci nodded and said.

"Say goodbye today, see you next month. Zhan Duxiao then said.

"Hmm?" Shui Ci didn't react for a while.

"Layue, we'll see you in Yicheng. Zhan Duxiao said again.

"Good. Shui Ci understood that Zhan Dusk would go to worship the ancestors of the Shui family this year, and he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

"Uncle Sanhuang, are you going back to the palace?" Chan'er asked Yuan Han.

"Last time I said goodbye, I injured Yuting...... Today's lonely capital is the Longtan Tiger's Den, and I have to go back to see her. Yuan Han said, looking at Yinyin, "We're together." ”

"You can ask Brother Qi to help and let Sister Youting go back to Hengguo. ”

"It's not hard. Hearing this, Qi Fan nodded.

"Avoid it for a while, after all, you can't avoid it for a lifetime. Yuan Han said with grief.

"At least wait for me to go back to the lonely country and face it with you. ”

"Good. New Year's Day, I'm waiting for your news. ”