From Qionglong Snow Mountain to Shuzhou, it needs to cross the entire Yizhou, and it will pass through Kaiyang County, the capital of Yizhou. Anyway, it's not in a hurry, Xue Qing proposed to stay in Kaiyang County for two days before, and no one objected.

It's just that Xue Qing proposed to go to Kaiyang County at the beginning, but it was just a delaying tactic, and now that he has seen You Lie, there is no need. But after mentioning it, she was not happy to change her words, and it was good to go and play by the way.

Yizhou is mountainous, with undulating peaks and peaks, which is very magnificent. A few people hurried when they came, and they didn't have time to stop and admire it; Now that you have nothing to do, you won't miss the beautiful scenery again. The group walked slowly and leisurely, stopping from time to time to visit, as if they were going out for an outing.

Since opening her heart, there is a little woman by her side, and Bingyan is also a spring in her heart. Although he can see it and can't eat it, which makes him feel a little unsatisfactory, he still spoils his daughter-in-law.

On the way, whether on foot or on horseback, the two would often fall at the end of the line and quietly hold hands. Xia Hongying and Xiao Shuo just couldn't see it, but Xiaolong shouted that he was also looking for a daughter-in-law.

Although they walked very slowly along the way, they did not stop long, but only stayed in Kaiyang County for a day. After Bingyan accompanied Xue Qing to sweep away the snacks, they continued to set off.

They have experienced a lot along the way, and their initial goals have almost been achieved. What they need now is to settle down, improve their martial arts, and integrate their previous gains, so that they can compete with people from all walks of life during the sword test conference.

Since it is to settle down, as long as there is a fixed place, it is the same everywhere, then it is naturally a very good choice to live in Xia Hongying's courtyard, and there is no need to delay on the road.

During this period, Xue Qing said: "Brother Bingyan, in fact, your Wind Slashing Sword Technique is very powerful, and you can at least rank in the top ten in the world's Sword Technique. But I don't know why, your martial arts have not improved in the past three years, but have gone a little astray. ”

"Gone astray?" Ice Flame couldn't help but wonder, he had never thought about this question before.

"Yes!" Xue Qing affirmed, "The real advantage of Chopping Wind has not been brought into play, and the part you focus on practicing seems to be an advantage, but it is actually a disadvantage......

"How did you find out?" It's not that she is suspicious, but when she is seen through the weaknesses in the exercises, she always has doubts in her heart.

"When I was training with you in the Plum Garden." Xue Qing does not hide it.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Bing Yan was a little unhappy, this girl hadn't told him for so long.

Xue Qing flattened her mouth and said, "Do you believe what I said?" ”

Also, Bing Yan smiled helplessly: "Now I believe it." ”

"That's why I'm telling you now." Xue Qing thought for a while and said, "If you practice the wind to the extreme, you are a peerless master." Sang Ke practiced slashing wind before, and you should have noticed that the number of paths is different from yours. I'll also be a little bit of a chop, but chopping is not for me. After I changed it, the slashing style that suited me was still mainly light and spiritual, and it was not very powerful. ”

"Hmm." Ice Flame agreed, the slashing wind is strong and vigorous, and the emphasis is on breaking.

"Cutting the wind requires strong internal force. You have taken the Nether Flower, first improve and consolidate your internal strength, and then practice to cut the wind, Qiao Anping is not your opponent. Xue Qing's words were filled with confidence and pride.

"I've been consolidating for the past few days, and when I get to the red cherry blossom's courtyard, you teach me." Once Xue Qing is identified, Bing Yan has no more guilt for her, only trust.

"Hmm." Xue Qing secretly said in her heart: Integrating the essence of various swordsmanship into Chopping Wind and helping you become a peerless master is not my goal all along. However, in the past three years, although his internal strength has improved, his swordsmanship has not improved, and he has even deviated a little, which is a little strange.

Soon, they came to the border between Yizhou and Shuzhou, and through a small basin in front of them, they could reach the territory of Shuzhou, and to the right was Yizhou.

It was almost noon, and there happened to be a small restaurant on the side of the road, so a few people went in to rest.

It is said that this restaurant, wine shop, and tea house are really a good place to inquire about the news. No, during the meal, Xia Hongying and the others heard another amazing news.

It is said that there is a village in the small basin in front of it, and half a year ago there was a plague in the village, and the whole village died.

Because the village is hidden in the middle of the mountains, and that basin is the junction of Yizhou, Shuzhou, and Yizhou, it belongs to the three-regardless zone, so so many people died, and the government did not intervene.

However, some time ago, a merchant passed by and found that the village was haunted, and it was full of ghosts who had died of the plague, and they looked extremely horrible. The merchant was so frightened that he didn't want anything, and he crawled out of the village.

Later, some brave people went to the village, and they were all frightened and fled back, two of them died in the ghost village, and two of them died of strange diseases after returning.

Now, everyone is talking about a change of color, and they dare not approach, preferring to take a detour.

"Interesting." Xia Hongying put down the teacup and said.

"What's interesting? You don't want to go to the village again! Xue Qing said dissatisfied, she didn't find it interesting. This girl's family always trembles when she hears this kind of ghost or something.

Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo also felt infiltrated, and Xiaoshuo suggested in a low voice, "Red Sakura, let's take a detour." ”

"I don't believe there are ghosts and gods in this world." Xia Hongying chuckled, "Since the government doesn't care, then we'll take care of it." When she said this, Xia Hongying exuded a kingly aura.

"Okay, then we'll take care of it." Bingyan smiled and expressed his support for Xia Hongying's decision, his expression was also full of self-confidence, and he held Xue Qing's hand again and said, "Don't be afraid, everything has me." ”

"Hmm!"

He said so, and Xue Qing no longer objected.

Seeing this, the others were busy chatting with other topics, not looking at them, for fear of having a needle's eye. These two don't think about the feelings of bachelors at all.

After bringing dry food and enough water, the group continued on their journey. Coincidentally, when they arrived at the village, the sun was setting.

Xiao Shuo walked at the back and proposed, "Red Sakura, I'll walk a little longer, and then find a place to rest." ”

"Just rest in the village. Believe me, Shimmer, it's all about someone pretending to be a ghost, and we're going to find him out today. Xia Hongying then comforted, "Moreover, your current martial arts have also made a lot of progress, and you have reached the level of ordinary martial artists, much more powerful than ordinary people, what are you afraid of!" ”

"But there is still the plague ......"

"Xiao Shuo, it's been half a year since there was no human population, and the plague is not terrible." Xue Qing explained, "But just in case, let's not touch the contents and only eat our own water and dry food. ”

At the entrance to the village stands a broken plaque that reads "Bujia Village".

Xia Hongying took the lead into the village, Bingyan pulled Xue Qing to follow, and Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo walked at the back.

Although the village is now dilapidated and depressed, it can still be inferred from the scene that it was once relatively prosperous.

The whole village is not large, but it is scattered.

Outside the village is a large field, but unfortunately it is now barren and overgrown with withered yellow weeds. A row of simple fences encloses the village, like a big family, and you can imagine the scene of the villagers building their homes in full swing.

A road that can carry two horse-drawn carriages in parallel extends from the entrance of the village to the end of the village, and the divided path also has the width of a horse-drawn carriage, extending in all directions, connecting every household, it can be seen that there are ox carts in the village, and there are many families with horse-drawn carriages.

A small river perpendicular to the main road separates the village in two and winds its way into the distance. There are small bridges over the river.

The village is dominated by thatched huts and wooden huts, with a few tiled houses. In the middle of the village, there is a large tiled house, which has been burned to the ground, and it can be inferred from the location and size of the structure that it should be an ancestral hall.

Xia Hongying walked into a tiled room near the ancestral hall, the room was not big, and it was enough for five people to shelter from the wind and rain. The furniture in the room was all available, but it was covered with a thick layer of dust, and cobwebs hung from every corner.

Seeing so many cobwebs, Xue Qing's heart began to tremble again, and she held Bingyan's hand tightly, and Bingyan held her back to express comfort. After choosing a place to rest, he cleaned all the cobwebs in the vicinity and wiped the stools clean. These subtle movements warmed Xue Qing's heart.

Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo found some firewood outside. I'm afraid, but since I've already come, I'll be at peace with what I've come. This is destined to be a sleepless night, such a cold weather, add some firewood to warm up, and a little brighter so that the ghost does not dare to approach.

The weather was very dry, and when the firewood was lit, the flames quickly rolled up the firewood and engulfed it, and the fire burned brightly. Fortunately, Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo prepared enough firewood, even if it was burned overnight.

After a few people had eaten dry food, they chatted a little and assigned who would keep vigil, and the others sat and took a nap.

It is said that they take turns to keep vigil, but in fact, the ones who can really keep vigil are Bingyan and Xia Hongying.

Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo's martial arts are not enough, and they can't find any danger, and they can't warn them in time; Even if you find out, you don't necessarily have the ability to deal with it. Xue Qing is a girl, and she is the woman that Bingyan and Xia Hongying like, so naturally she is reluctant to arrange her vigil.

Knowing that Xue Qing would accompany Bingyan, Xia Hongying thoughtfully chose the second half of the night and let Bingyan guard the first half of the night.

Everyone else had already fallen asleep, and Xue Qing accompanied the ice flame to keep vigil. Afraid of disturbing the rest of the rest, neither of them spoke, just leaned quietly against each other.

It didn't take long for Xue Qing's eyelids to start fighting, and she suddenly came to her senses, sat up, and looked at Bing Yan with a serious expression. Ice Flame had already sensed that something was wrong, and was looking at her with the same expression. The two nodded in agreement.

It's not normal, it's so abnormal, it's only been long before everyone has fallen asleep, even if Xiaolong and Xiaoshuo will fall asleep so quickly, Xia Hongying shouldn't be. And now it's just time to arrive, how can they be drowsy when they keep vigil.

"Red Sakura, Xiaolong, Xiaoshuo, wake up!"