As the western frontier of the Great Qin State, Yizhou is far less prosperous than other frontier towns because of its separation from the Qionglong Snow Mountain. The farther you go west, the more sparsely populated it becomes. The weather is getting colder, the sun is getting scarcer and less sunny, gloomy and dreary, and there are snowflakes falling from time to time.

When they arrived in a town closest to the border, they found an inn to stay in. Out of this town, there are no decent inns.

"Ice Flame, it's very dangerous to go to the Qionglong Snow Mountain, it's not early now, let's set off early tomorrow morning. Have a good night's rest today, and then see if there are any things that have not been added, and make up for it to make sure that nothing goes wrong. ”

As soon as she arrived at the room, Xia Hongying grabbed Bingyan and began to persuade him, for fear that he would be impulsive.

"Red Sakura, I know. I'll buy a map from the locals in a moment. Then ask some people who have been to the Dome Snow Mountain to inquire about the situation. ”

Xue Qing was packing up her things in the room, counting them all the same. Even if she wasn't allowed to go with her, she would have to help Ice Flame prepare all the supplies. She had already done her homework when she threw out the topic of Nether Flowers.

She compiled all the materials she knew related to the Nether Flower and the Dome Snow Mountain, and then made a list of materials to buy based on the materials. She also bought a lot of things along the way, and almost used up the bounty she got with Jin Xueyan last time plus her own private money.

Xue Qing counted the supplies again to make sure nothing went wrong. She also made two preparations, to go with and not to follow.

"A map is also needed." Xue Qing said to herself, "It's better to have a guide." ”

Xue Qing came to the street to inquire, the map is very easy to buy, and it is not easy to find a guide. Under the guidance of the locals, Xueqing left the town and came all the way to the border villages, and finally learned that there was an old man who had been to the Qionglong Snow Mountain many times.

However, the old man was not at home, Xue Qing waited there, and waited until it was dark before she saw the old man. Xue Qing saw that the old man was in good spirits and also had a certain martial arts foundation, so she put her mind at ease and explained her intention to the old man.

When the old man asked the reason for going to the Qionglong Snow Mountain, Xue Qing also honestly concealed it: "Old man, I won't tell you that I have a poison in my body, and only the Nether Flower can eradicate it. So this time I came to Yizhou and wanted to try my luck. ”

The old man stared at Xue Qing's eyes, as if he was examining something, and pulled Xue Qing's hand sharply, and put his fingers on her wrist. It was really poisoned, and the old man's expression became kind again.

Xue Qing gave all the silver taels on her body to the old man, no matter how she said it, it would be troublesome to others.

The old man was not polite and accepted it. The two made an appointment to meet the next day.

When Xue Qing returned to the town, the city gate had been locked, but this did not bother her, and she flew quietly and silently.

When she returned to the inn, sure enough, several men were waiting for her, and their faces were not good-looking.

Xue Qing was very conscious, and explained obediently: "Ice Flame is going to Qionglong Snow Mountain tomorrow, I went to find some people to inquire, and also helped buy some supplies, and also bought a map. ”

"Alright, let's eat, you should be hungry too." She was so conscious, Xia Hongying naturally didn't want to say anything, and motioned for everyone to eat.

"Oh, you don't say you don't feel it yet, but if you say it's really hungry." Xue Qing sat down and ate.

"But Xueqing, if you have something to do in the future, just tell us, or we'll go with you. You've gone out so quietly, and we'll be worried if you come back so late. ”

"Well, I won't be like this in the future." After Xue Qing finished speaking, she turned to Ice Flame and said, "Ice Flame, I'll give you the supplies and the map later." ”

"No, I've got it all set."

was rejected directly, and the eldest lady was unhappy and buried herself in eating. Bingyan ignored her, she wouldn't be happy if she wasn't happy, it was better than letting her go on an adventure in the Qionglong Snow Mountain. The atmosphere at the table cooled down, and everyone ate in silence.

Xue Qing returned to the room after eating, sorted out all the supplies again, divided them into two bags, and filled a book. Then she sat in the house and waited, and if Ice Flame came to her, she forgave him, gave him something, and offered to go with him. If he doesn't come, then I will secretly follow him tomorrow and wait until he leaves the town to reappear, so that he can't refuse.

Xue Qing waited until late at night, but did not see the ice flames, and ran to sleep in a daze.

The next day, when Xue Qing opened her eyes, it was already dawn.

"Not good!" Xue Qing got up as fast as she could, without freshening up, she ran out directly, and saw Xia Hongying and the others eating.

Because the eldest lady often sleeps lazy, when she is not in a hurry, they will not ask her to eat breakfast together.

"Red Sakura, where's Ice Flame?"

"He'll be gone in three minutes."

"What time is it?"

"It's been half an hour."

"Why don't you call me! It's really messy, how can he go to the Qionglong Snow Mountain without bringing everything! Xue Qing was anxious, "Red Sakura, I'll go find him, you guys are waiting for me here!" ”

Xia Hongying hurriedly stood up to stop: "Xue Qing, don't go and make trouble." Your internal strength is not enough......"

"No, I have to catch up with him and give him these supplies, otherwise he will be in danger in the mountains for so long!"

"Then I'll go with you."

"No, Sakura, you keep it, take care of Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo. You're here, and if something happens to us, you can pick us up in time. ”

"Well, you have to be careful yourself, you must pay attention to safety." Xia Hongying had ten thousand worries in his heart, but he also knew very well that he couldn't go.

Xue Qing grabbed the prepared baggage and rode straight out of the city, not seeing the shadow of the ice flame along the way. There is only one way into the mountains, and as long as you don't go deep into the mountains, you don't have to rush.

Xue Qing went to the old man first, sharpening the knife and not chopping wood. The old man didn't say anything because she was late, but also took a thin horse and ran with her towards the snowy mountain.

On the way, Xue Qing explained to the old man that her future husband secretly entered the Qionglong Snow Mountain without her knowledge in order to treat her. She hoped that the old man would speed up his pace and help her find the Ice Flame. The old man didn't say anything, and Xue Qing knew that he had agreed.

At the foot of the mountain, I had to abandon my horse and walk. Xue Qing saw Ice Flame's horse not far away, and temporarily put her mind at ease. The old man took her and left the horse in a house. This family is an old man who makes a living by helping people in the mountains watch horses.

In addition to the Netherworld Flower, there are many precious medicinal herbs in the Qionglong Snow Mountain. From time to time, healers arrived, wandering around the outskirts of the mountain. The Nether Flower is deep in the snowy mountains, and few people will pass it.

The old man who brought Xueqing into the mountain is also a doctor and a martial artist, so he enters the mountain more often.

The old man took Xue Qing into the Qionglong Snow Mountain, and some footprints could be seen along the way, as if they were left by ice flames. Not long after, snowflakes fell in the sky, and Xue Qing put the hat on her cloak.

The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and it doesn't stop at all. Xue Qing began to get anxious in her heart, this snow method will soon completely cover the footprints of Bing Yan, how can she find him.

The old man could see that she was anxious, and her steps were also fast, without the slightest pause.

Xue Qing followed the old man and walked for more than two hours according to the map, but she still didn't see the figure of Bingyan. The further they went, the stronger the wind became, and the snow had completely covered the footprints of the ice flames, leaving only a white expanse, and they could only continue to follow the map.

After walking for a while, the old man stopped, unwilling to go any further: "Girl, it will be really dangerous if you go any further." ”

"Old man, I must find Brother Ice Flame!"

"Girl, you listen to the old man's advice. Although I have been to this vault snow mountain many times, I have never been to the depths of the snow mountain. It's almost time, and if you don't hurry down the mountain, you won't be able to get out when it gets dark. At night, there is no place to rest in this snowy mountain, and you will freeze to death. ”

"But, I'm gone, what should I do Brother Bingyan......"

"Girl, we can't see the young man's footprints now, maybe he's gone back."

"No, if he can't find the Nether Flower, he won't go back."

"But you can't find him now, staying in this snowy mountain will be useless, and you will die in vain."

"Old man, I'm not going back." Xue Qing said firmly, "You go back first, no matter what, thank you." ”

The old man was helpless, so he took out a map and an object from his arms and gave them to Xue Qing: "Little girl, you and the young man have a deep relationship, and the old man is very moved, but the old man can't move forward anymore." This is a map I have drawn based on my experience of going up the mountain many times, and it is slightly more detailed than what I bought elsewhere in town. And this compass, you put it away, in this ice and snow, you can only rely on it to discern the direction. ”

Xue Qing took the map, returned the compass to the old man, and said gratefully, "Old man, thank you." I also have a compass, so you can keep it for yourself. Hurry up and go down the mountain, if you can't find Brother Bingyan, I won't go back. ”

"Take care of yourself, girl. Remember, when you don't know the road, look for one direction and you can always get out. ”

Xue Qing turned against the wind, opened the map given by the old man, found out where she was now, and walked a little further, and there was no sign on the map.

Look in one direction, I'm sure Ice Flame will think the same way. When I got to a place where there was no road, I decided to go in the direction of the most central part of the snowy mountain. Xue Qing stuffed a mouthful of dry food into her mouth, and carried the light gong all the way forward.

It is a very dangerous thing to consume internal strength in this icy and snowy place, but Xue Qing can't care about it so much. If Ice Flame can't be found before dark, the chances of finding him later are even slimmer.

The snow is clear, the snow is clear, and the heavens still favor her. After touching it for about an hour, the snow gradually became lighter and slowly stopped.

Xue Qing walked for a while, and some footprints could be faintly seen. She was overjoyed, picked up her light work again, and ran forward.