Chapter 1215 - The Great Snow Mountain
The stone carvings of the Sun Chasing Dharma King and the Four Great Hutuktu stood in front of the Sun Chasing Temple, and Qi Ning knew the status of these people in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom.
When the cavalry arrived at the square, they dismounted one after another, knelt on one knee and did not dare to take a step further.
Qi Ning knew that the leader was going to Tongyu, and seeing that he didn't even dare to bring a weapon with him, he was naturally in awe of the Temple of the Chasing Sun.
After passing through the square, you have to climb the stone steps to reach the main gate of the temple, the main entrance of the temple is open, Qi Ning saw that there are four guards in golden armor on the left and right of the main gate, and he thought that the guards of the temple are really different from ordinary soldiers, and they look majestic.
After a long while, suddenly heard a burst of music sounded, Qi Ning was surprised, and saw two rows of lamas coming out of the main hall, these lamas are all dressed in yellow, but they are holding suona-like instruments in their hands, but they are much stronger than ordinary suona, the two teams of lamas came out one after another in a neat and orderly manner, and went straight to the outside of the main hall.
Immediately, several people came out of the main hall, and the first one was dressed in golden monk's robes, wearing Banxia, with a slender figure, followed by more than a dozen yellow-clothed lamas, with different shades of color.
At this time, he saw that the leader of the cavalry who had entered the hall before rushed to this side like a fly, and before he got close, he had already waved his arm, Qi Ning couldn't see what it meant, but the cavalrymen who had been kneeling on one knee reacted, and several people rushed forward, hurriedly untied the rope for Qi Ning and the three of them, and knelt down respectfully one by one.
Qi Ning was surprised, but Ximen Wuxian moved his arm, and he didn't talk nonsense, but walked towards the Temple of the Chasing Sun.
Hong Men Dao and Qi Ning glanced at each other, and both of them saw a look of surprise in each other's eyes, and the big lama in yellow over there led the lamas down the steps, and it seemed that he had come to greet Ximen without a trace.
When the two sides arrived at the center of the square, they both stopped, and the big lama in yellow folded his hands and bowed deeply to Ximen Wuji, Qi Ning was even more surprised when he saw this, and Ximen Wuxian also returned the salute with his hands together.
Qi Ning frowned, but suddenly saw that beside the big lama in yellow, a lama was looking at him, he took a closer look, and his heart sank, that lama was none other than Gong Tashi.
The last time Qi Ning saw Gong Tashi was in Xiangyang, he participated in the Aoki Conference of the Beggars in Xiangyang Gurung, but Beitangfeng also fled to Xiangyang, and a group of Gong Tashi chased them all the way to Xiangyang, and since then, there has been no news of Gong Tashi, but he has already returned to Guxiang.
"Old Five, this is Dahu Tuketu!" Simon did not look back without a trace.
Hongmen Dao knew that Ximen had no trace, and immediately saluted the yellow-clothed lama.
Qi Ning thought to himself that this person was the Great Hu Tuketu Ashidala, knowing that this person's status in the ancient elephant country was extremely noble, and Ximen Wuxian had also said before that every word this person said was regarded by the ancient elephant people as the decree of the king of the ancient elephant law, and this person even had the power to depose the king of the ancient elephant country, so it can be seen that in this ancient elephant kingdom, in addition to the king of the sun and the sun, this person's status is the most noble.
But such a noble person actually came to greet Ximen Wuxian in person, could it be that this person had already guessed that it was the god of the Great Chu Shenhou Mansion who came? But even so, the temple did not need to be so respectful to the gods of the Chu State.
But one thing Qi Ning is sure of is that this Dahu Tuketu and Ximen Wuxian must have already known each other.
Simon Traceless and Asidara said a few words to each other in ancient elephant language, and then raised their hands to invite Simon Traceless to enter the temple, but Simon Traceless shook his head, and then looked up at the snowy mountain behind the temple.
At this time, close to the foot of the mountain, you can feel the majesty of the snowy mountain, or in the afternoon, the sun shines on the snowy mountain, covered in silver.
No matter how burly the warrior is, standing in front of the Temple of the Sun is like an ant, and the magnificent Temple of the Sun is under the Great Snow Mountain, but it is not worth mentioning.
Huhu Tuketu Asidara understood the meaning of Simon Without a Trace, glanced at Qi Ning, those eyes looked extremely deep, and then turned his head to look at Gong Tashi beside him, as if to confirm something, but Gong Tashi bowed slightly, Asidara immediately showed a smile on his face, and saluted Simon Without a Trace again.
Qi Ning was furious when he was looked at by this Asidara, but he instantly understood the secret.
Asidara respects Ximen without a trace, of course, it will not be because of the gods of the Shenhou Mansion, after all, Asidara's status in the ancient elephant country is above 10,000 people under one person, in comparison, the status is only above Ximen without a trace, and it is already very face-saving to shoot other Hutu Ketu to greet him, and he really doesn't have to work for him to go out in person.
Since he came out, of course, he valued other things.
Of course, Qi Ning now understands that Asidara was able to greet him only because Simon Traceless brought him over, and Asidara confirmed it to Gonzashi, which shows that it doesn't matter what he is in Asidara's eyes, what matters is that he is the one who stole the Cold Pearl.
Ashidala's salutation to Simon without a trace is naturally because of the cold beads.
He knew that the Shadow Bead seemed to be very important to the King of the Sun, but why the King of the Day Hunting King wanted the Shadow Bead, Qi Ning did not know.
Now that he has a new understanding of the situation of the Sun-Chasing Temple, he knows that the Sun-Chasing Dharma King is not in this temple, and the owner of this temple is actually Dahu Tuktu Asidara, so is it possible that it is not the Sun-Chasing Dharma King who wants to get the Frost Bead, but this Dahu Tuketu?
What's the use of this big Hu Tuketu asking for a cold pearl?
The biggest effect of the Youhan Bead is either to cure the disease or detoxify, in addition, Qi Ning can't understand what the purpose of getting the Youhan Bead is here, if it is said to detoxify, look at this Dahu Tuketu does not look like poisoning, and if it is really poisoned, it is estimated that Asidara will not be able to survive until now, so it can only be guessed that Asidala wants to get the Youhan Pearl, but the face of this Dahu Tuketu in front of him is ruddy, and it does not seem to have any disease.
He wondered in his heart, wondering if someone else was sick?
However, the cold bead has been integrated into the blood by itself, even if it is brought by itself, how can it heal the patient?
was thinking to himself, but he heard that Ximen Wuxian had already said to Hongmen: "Old Five, you stay here in the temple, and the old man wants to go up the snow mountain." He looked at Qi Ning and said, "You go with the old man to see the Dharma King." ”
Qi Ning looked up at the snow-capped mountains, frowned, and said, "The Dharma King is on the mountain?" "I thought that I was already feeling the cold at the foot of the Great Snow Mountain, and if I went up the mountain, I was afraid that it would be even colder, so the Dharma King stayed on the Great Snow Mountain, was it for the purpose of retreat and practice?
If you practice in retreat, I am afraid that you will not receive Ximen without a trace.
Hong Mendao said in a low voice: "Shenhou, the disciple wants to go up the mountain with you, so I can take care of it." ”
"The old man came to the Snow Mountain back then." Ximen Wuxian finally said: "The old man is very familiar with the road on the mountain, so you can stay here." ”
Asidala whispered a few words to Gong Tashi beside him, Gong Tashi turned back and instructed the lama behind him, the lama returned to the temple, and it didn't take long for him to come out with two people, one carrying two large rooms, and the other carrying two packages, Asidala smiled and said a few words to Ximen Wuxi, Ximen Wuxian bowed deeply, and the two people came forward and handed the big qi to the two of them first.
Qi Ning knew that this was something prepared for going up the mountain, the mountain was too cold, so he prepared a big piece to keep out the cold, and at this time he couldn't help but go up the mountain, so he took a big piece of rice and wrapped it around his body, this big body was really warm and tight, and another lama handed over the package, the package was not big, Qi Ning opened it and saw that in addition to a bag of water, there were also some dry food, which was naturally ready to go up the mountain.
Qi Ning carried the package, and Simon Wuxian also put on a big coat and carried the package, and then saluted to Asidala, who ordered someone to bring a few horses over, and gave a few words to Gong Tashi, who was very respectful to Asidala, bowed down and obeyed, and went straight to get on a horse, and the other two lamas also got on a horse each, just two horses left.
Ximen turned over his horse without a trace, and then looked at Qi Ning, who knew that Gong Tashi and the others should be used as guides, but these three lamas did not wear big hats, let alone prepare food, and did not seem to be going up the mountain.
He walked over and got on his horse, and with a flick of the reins of his horse, the horses set off at once.
The five of them bypassed the Temple of the Chasing Sun, and then went south, although the Temple of the Chasing Sun was at the foot of the mountain, but it was still more than ten miles to the Great Snow Mountain, and the horses galloped, but it did not take too long, and they came to the foot of the real mountain, and saw a winding road leading to the Great Snow Mountain.
Under the snow-capped mountains, seeing that the peaks on the mountains are steep, and there are sparse grass and trees on the blue-black rocks, this is a big surprise to Qi Ning.
There is only a steep and winding road leading from the foot of the mountain to the mountain, and Ximen turned over and dismounted without a trace, and then said to Qi Ning: "You can't ride a horse on the mountain, you and the old man hike the mountain." ”
Qi Ning also dismounted, several lamas all turned over and dismounted and saluted to Ximen without a trace, Gong Tashi glanced at Qi Ning, and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he saw the prey entering the trap.
Qi Ning sneered in his heart, Ximen did not delay without a trace, and went up the mountain along the winding path, Qi Ning hesitated, but still followed.
After Gong Tashi and the others saw Ximen Wuji and Qi Ning going up the mountain, they waited for a while before riding away.
The path up the hill was smooth at first, but after an hour or so, it became more curved, with cliffs on one side, sloping and steep.
In a few moments, he had already reached the snow line, but there was no green to be seen around, and his eyes were full of silver.
After walking for more than an hour, the mountain road suddenly opened up, and walked on a natural huge platform, which seemed to have been cut off by someone to form a natural open area.
Walking to this platform, and then looking back, I saw that the mountain was already a vast expanse, at this time I only felt that the cold wind suddenly rose, although it was wrapped in a big cloud, but it still made people ooze chill in their bones.
After walking forward for a while, he had reached the end of the platform, and found that there was another snow peak in the distance, and between the platform and the snow peak was a narrow stone road in the air, and below the stone road was an empty and deep snow valley.