The two confided in each other about the affairs after parting, and Ah Zhiyu retreated.

"Mu Yun, I'm so glad you came here." Ni took Yang Muyun's hand, "Come, I'll take you to meet my uncle." ”

"Uncle?" Yang Muyun was puzzled by this title.

"She is the high priest of the shrine and my grandmother's sister." Ni explained. "My aunt is in retreat and practicing, and now everything in the shrine is taken care of by my uncle."

"I see, do you call your aunt uncle?" Yang Muyun felt that this title was very awkward.

Nila led him into the main hall, and saw a magnificent hall inside, with a portrait on the dome of a monstrous flood that had submerged everything in the world, and two young men and women dressed in Miao costumes came by boat to a high hill, where they settled down to build a home, and then countless children surrounded them.

"They should be the legendary ancestors of the Miao people, right? It turned out that their ancestors also experienced the Great Flood, just like our ancestors of the Han people. Yang Muyun muttered.

The stone walls on both sides are statues of Miao warriors with masks as high as 10 zhang, holding various strange-shaped weapons, bending arms and legs, and in different postures, just like the statue of Garan Veda guarding the mountain gate in a Buddhist temple. In the center of the main hall is a statue of a girl carved from white jade, much larger than a real person, the girl has a smile on her face, her demeanor is all over, and her whole body exudes a holy brilliance, which is not to be blasphemed. Behind the girl, there are two huge butterfly wings, which are even more sacred and cannot be looked at.

"This is our great goddess, Mother Butterfly, who created everything in our world." Ni explained to Yang Muyun: "Muyun, come, you worship the great god with me." ”

Nila Yang Muyun stood still in front of the statue of the butterfly girl, lowered her head, folded her hands, and prayed silently.

Yang Muyun followed her example, lowered his head, folded his hands, and prayed silently in his heart. He was an open-minded scholar who never believed in the existence of ghosts and gods in this world, but in such a solemn hall, a solemn atmosphere forced him to restrain his mind and make a pious appearance.

......

"Mu Yun, what wish did you just make in front of the god of Wu? Can you tell me? Ni led him into a side door of the main hall, and the two of them walked up the stone stairs, she turned around and asked Yang Muyun curiously.

"I sincerely pray that the gods will bless you with peace and security in the future, and that you will not suffer any more dangers. ＂

Yang Muyun closed his eyes slightly and said seriously. After saying that, she opened her eyes and looked at Ni, who had a smile on her face, as if she had heard God. "What about you? What do you pray to the god of the gods? Yang Muyun asked rhetorically.

"It's a secret, I won't tell you. Ni's face flushed slightly, and she glanced at him, "It won't work if you say it." ＂

The stone steps zigzagged up layer by layer, and the two of them were silent for a while, and the deep passage was so quiet that they could hear their heartbeats. On the top and sides of the passage, a large number of frescoes and reliefs are painted, which shows how much manpower and material resources were required to build such a magnificent palace.

Ni led him to an arched passageway, turned around and smiled at him, and walked inside. Yang Muyun followed her closely, as if he was afraid that he would be lost if he was not careful.

The passage is long and the light is dim. Even though there are oil lamps lit at intervals on both sides of the passage, it still feels a little eerie and oppressive.

At the end of the passage was a large wooden door, flanked by two young girls in blue-purple dresses.

"Young Lord. The two girls saw Ni and hurriedly saluted.

"Is the High Priest in there? Ni asked.

"Back to the young master. One of the young girls said, "The high priest, the elders, the elders, and the elders are all waiting for the young lord inside," glancing at Yang Muyun behind her, "and Yang Gongzi." ＂

"Why are they all here? Ni whispered, glancing back at Yang Muyun.

The wooden door rumbled open, and Ni walked in with graceful steps, Yang Muyun stared at her back and hesitated for a moment before following.

Inside is a large hall, which is simply furnished, except for a stone table and a few stone chairs, and a statue of a butterfly girl in the middle of the hall. The statue was much smaller than the one in the main hall, and a woman wearing a moon-white robe with a silver crown on her head was worshipping in front of the statue with three old women dressed in black.

Ni waited quietly for them to pay her respects

After turning, he pulled Yang Muyun forward and said softly: "High priest, three elders, this is Yang Muyun." ＂

Yang Muyun took a look at the high priest, she looked very young, at most thirty years old, her appearance was very beautiful, her eyes were deep, and she seemed to be able to see through people's psychology at a glance. He had already seen the elder and the elder of the three old women next to her, and the other should be the elder that the maid at the door said.

"Young Lord. After the high priest and the three elders saw Xiang Ni, their eyes fell on Yang Muyun.

"In Xia, Yang Muyun has seen the high priest and the three elders. Yang Muyun hurriedly stepped forward and waved respectfully at them.

"Young Master Yang doesn't have to be polite. The high priest smiled slightly and looked at Ni, "Young Lord, you and Young Master Yang, please take a seat." ＂

The high priest led Ni to sit on the main seat, and he sat beside her, and the three elders sat down under them in turn, and Yang Muyun sat down in the lowest position.

"Young Master Yang, we didn't protect you well, and we frightened you along the way. The High Priest smiled.

"Don't dare to be, the high priest is polite. Yang Muyun owed slightly.

"Young Master Yang, the young master was attacked that night, you lost your hands and were captured by thieves, but what injuries did you suffer? The high priest asked.

Thanks to the high priest's questioning, Mu Yun was escorted all the way by them, but fortunately Miss A rescued her, but fortunately everything was fine. ＂

"Yang Gongzi is safe, and I am relieved. The high priest glanced at Ni, "I wonder if Yang Gongzi can find out the origin of the thief?" ＂

"The group of people besieging me and Yu Chao was led by Miss Arnold. ＂

"Arnold? Arnold, the daughter of the lord of Chenxi Mountain? The elder's squinting eyes opened, "Sure enough, it's her." ＂

No wonder she offered to patrol the surroundings when she camped that night, and it turned out that she had connected with the thieves. The elder said hatefully: "Arnold's disobedience, it seems that Chenxitong has rebelled from the Divine Palace," looking at the high priest, "I also asked the high priest to tell each village to gather people and horses to crusade against Chenxitong." ＂

"Elder don't be impatient," the high priest's face was calm as usual, and he said lightly: "The matter has not been investigated clearly, so it is better not to draw conclusions lightly." ＂

"The crime of Chenxitong is clearly revealed, how can the high priest say...... Blood welled up in the elder's face.

"High priest," a maid came in and bowed.

"What's the matter? The high priest interrupted the elder.

"The moon messenger asks to see you. ＂

"Let her in. ＂

"Yes. The maid withdrew.

After a while, a woman in a light yellow shirt walked in, her eyes swept the people in the hall, and she bowed and saluted, "Chan has seen the young master, the high priest, and the elders. ＂

"Chan, did Arnold bring it? The High Priest asked in a calm voice.

"Back to the high priest, Chan went to Chenxi Pass and found that something big happened there. The tone paused slightly, "Mrs. Yu was stabbed and almost died, and she is now bedridden. ＂

"Oh? The high priest's eyes flashed with a strange color, "Have you ever found out who did it?" ＂

According to the story of the lady who woke up, she knew that Arnold had caused a catastrophe, so she wanted to take Arnold to the shrine to ask the god lord to punish the crime, but Arnold was so disobedient that he stabbed her in the chest with a knife...... ＂

Everyone in the audience let out an exclamation in unison.

"What happened? The high priest asked in a flat tone with the same expression on his face.

The lady fell to the ground with serious injuries, and Arnold threw down the knife and fled from the village. Chan continued: "The lord of Mao Huantong was furious when he heard this, and he has now ordered the whole village to arrest Arnold and send him to His Majesty the Divine Palace. ＂

"So, Arnold's whereabouts are unknown now? The high priest asked, staring at Chan.

Chan was silent for a moment, "The subordinates are incompetent and failed to bring Arnold back to the Divine Palace." ＂

"The encyclical to all villages in Miaodi must find out Arnold's whereabouts and escort him to His Majesty. The high priest said majestically.

"Yes, High Priest. Chan Yingdao.

"What about the elders? Don't have any news yet? The high priest asked.

"The elder's whereabouts are erratic, and his subordinate disciples can't tell where she is now. Chan said.

"Hasn't she heard of such a big thing happening to the young master? The high priest sneered, "If she doesn't show up for a long time, isn't she afraid of being suspicious?" His gaze swept to the elders around him.

The three elders met her gaze, but remained silent.

"High Priest," Ni interjected, "Mother-in-law is alone, and she has not been able to receive a message from the Divine Palace in time for a while, so it is possible that the road is a little slower. ＂

"I hope as the young lord said," the high priest's voice remained grim, "how could Arnold dare to do such a rebellious thing at such a young age, if it were not for the words of someone behind him." If the elders of the four directions do not gather, how should this matter be investigated? ＂

"There is a sound outside the strings," Yang Muyun moved in his heart when he heard this, "If this elder doesn't show up again, won't he be suspicious out of thin air?" Looking at the faces of the elders, seeing that none of them had the intention of defending the elders, he couldn't help muttering in his heart: "It seems that this elder's popularity is not very good, and there is not even a single one to intercede for her." ＂

After a turn of thought, I remembered the mysterious woman who was talking to Arnold in the cave that day, and secretly thought: But it is true that there is someone behind Arnold, and Arnold calls her the master, and this person may really be an important person in the palace.

"Chan" The high priest stared at the moon envoy and said: "At the same time, I will tell all the villages in Miaodi that if you find an elder, you will quickly order him to return to the palace to discuss major matters." ”

"Yes, High Priest." Chan raised her head and paused for a moment, and when she saw that the high priest had no other orders, she retreated.

The high priest's face softened a little, and he said to Yang Muyun: "Young Master Yang, you are a distinguished guest invited by the young master, we dare not slack off, but unfortunately, our Lord Divine Lord is practicing in retreat, and he can't see guests for the time being, so please understand Yang Gongzi." ”

"The high priest is serious, Yang is beyond his strength, because Ni's matter offended the elders, and he is terrified, so he has specially asked the god of your palace to ask for guilt."

"Oh?" The high priest glanced at Ni, and Ni had a narrow smile on her face, and she immediately understood. "I can't make the decision on this matter, so I'd better wait for the Lord Divine to come out and make a decision!"

She asked Yang Muyun some more words, and Yang Muyun answered truthfully one by one.

Finally, Ni stood up from her seat and blinked, "High Priest, if there is nothing else, I will go down with Mu Yun." ”

The high priest smiled slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

Ni happily picked up Yang Muyun and walked out of the door, walking not far, as if she had thought of something, she stopped and turned around.

"What? Is there anything else to do with the young master? The high priest asked, somewhat surprised.

"High Priest," Ni hesitated, "do you suspect Mother-in-law ......?"

The "Young Lord" High Priest looked at the three elders present and said categorically: "When the matter is not settled, anyone may be suspicious," and said this in an aggravated tone, "Including me"

The two walked silently in the passage.

"Why did you end up asking the high priest that?" Yang Muyun said.

"Maybe I don't think they should be suspicious of their mother-in-law." Ni smiled faintly, "When I was a child, my mother-in-law often led me to play, and often told stories to amuse me, except for my mother-in-law, she was the best for me," her eyes drifted into the distance, and her thoughts seemed to go back to the past, "But her temper is a little weird, and she doesn't get along well with anyone, and sometimes even my grandma dares to contradict her." He glanced at him, "Do you think she's the most suspicious?" ”

"Now it's not a question of whether she is suspicious or not," Yang Muyun smiled slightly, "but in the eyes of others, will this suspicion fall on her," Jianni listened very carefully, and continued: "No matter how much discussion is at this time, it is useless, if she doesn't show up, how can this matter be clarified?" He glanced at her and saw her disapproving look, and then said, "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that Arnold would have brought people to besiege you that night." ”

As soon as these words came out, Ni's delicate body couldn't help but be shocked, and she said for a while: "Mu Yun, why do you say Arnold did that?" Since she was a child, she grew up with me and my sister in the shrine, and apart from my sister, she was the closest to me. What exactly is she doing this for? ”

"The only answer to this is for her to tell you when she finds her." Yang Muyun shook his head helplessly and asked her, "Now where are you going to take me?" ”

"A good place, of course," Ni smiled mysteriously at him, "and you'll know when you get there." ”

"Can't you tell me first?" Yang Muyun hooked the corners of his mouth curiously.

"Can't!" Ni refused very simply, "It's not interesting to say it." ”