Pope Xuanyang is the fifty-sixth generation of the White Sect, and lives in the White Sect on the top of the Canaan Snow Mountain, the White Sect - the White Palace. Pope Xuanyang is ninety-six years old this year, his wisdom is thorough, he has mastered the secret exercises of the White Sect, and he is a god-like existence throughout the country. The Pope Xuanyang has an excellent relationship with Rongzhu, and often gives guidance to Rongzhu. The Canaan Snow Mountain is in Tairodo, but the Canaan Snow Mountain is ten thousand feet high, and the traffic road up and down the mountain is extremely inconvenient, even some hunters who are familiar with the mountain road need two full days to go up and down. Fortunately, the Xuanyang Pope once handed Rongzhu a box of ambergris and a snow jade incense burner for the White Sect, if Rongzhu has urgent needs, he only needs to light the ambergris and put it into the snow jade incense burner, and the Xuanyang Pope can ride his white deer to arrive in two hours at most.

Rong Zhu lit ambergris and put it into the snow jade incense burner, watching the white smoke of ambergris drift straight out of the window, so he got up and rushed to the post house, he planned to accompany Chun Tuo to eat together, in order to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. But when Rongzhu arrived at the post house, Chun Tuo did not show up in person, but just sent a Nangong guard to come out and say that Chun Tuo was unwell due to his bumpy journey, so he would not eat with the county guard. Such a blunt rejection of Rongzhu's hospitality is very unusual in officialdom. But Rongzhu didn't want to force it, and calmly turned back to the county government. By the time he arrived at the county capital, the Xuanyang Pope had already arrived on a white deer for a while.

The Xuanyang Pope has snow-white hair, fairy wind bones, and wears pure white robes. Rongzhu gave a detailed account of the holy decree read by Chuntuo, but out of an abundance of caution, Rongzhu did not mention the letter sent by the messenger. Pope Xuanyang listened quietly, stroked his snow-white long hair with his hand, and said, "Master Rong, I already know what you said. These are not big deals, people come and go, and the change of the throne is an inevitable law in the world, and there is nothing to worry about. I'm more worried that I'm afraid the world is going to be in chaos. ”

Rong Zhu nodded and said: "The situation in the holy capital is so turbulent, it is indeed not a sign of good luck." ”

Pope Xuanyang shook his head and said, "I don't mean just that. The reason why I say that the world is going to be in chaos is not because of the change of throne in the Holy Capital, nor because of the complicated and treacherous situation in the Holy Capital, but because I have obtained a clearer and more terrible omen. ”

Hearing this, Rongzhu stood up.

Pope Xuanyang continued: "The White Palace was built on the island in the middle of the snow pool on the top of the Canaan Snow Mountain. Recently, the water level of the snow pool has suddenly dropped by half, and the previously clear water has turned into a chaotic inky black. Rong Daren, Canaan Snow Mountain towers into the clouds, the snow pool is the closest place to the sky, it has always been the image of the fate of the world, if the snow pool has abundant water and clear water quality, then the world is governed. On the other hand, if the water in the snow pool is insufficient and the water quality is turbid, the world will be chaotic. The smaller the amount of water and the darker the water quality, the more serious and the longer the chaos will be. According to the Holy See's scriptures, the last time the water level of the snow pool dropped and the water turned black was more than a thousand years ago during the Hundred Years of Turmoil. ”

Rongzhu's brows furrowed even tighter, and he sighed, "Hey! Destiny is impermanent! The prosperous foundation that Emperor Longwu finally created seems to be unable to be saved. ”

Pope Xuanyang didn't answer Rong Zhu's words, paused slightly, and said, "Lord Rong, I originally planned to come to see you today. I'm leaving the White Palace for the time being. ”

"Oh? Did His Majesty also decree that the Pope should go to the Holy Capital? ”

"Oh, not really. There are bishops of the Holy Metropolis stationed in the Holy Capital, which is enough to deal with all kinds of religious affairs. I have informed the Holy Metropolitan Bishop of the changes in the snow pool through the secret method of the White Sect, and asked him to play in the imperial court. I left the White Palace because there was something more important. I'm going north. The snow pool is not only an image of the fate of the world, but also an image of the heart and mana of the White Sect Pope. The water in the snow pool is insufficient, the water is black, and my mental strength and mana are also insufficient, and my mind has been disturbed. I'm going to the north to find a clean, snowy retreat. We'll leave it at that. There will be a period later, Rong-sama. In the chaotic world, Rong adults should cherish themselves. ”

"The Pope is also self-cherishing. There will be a date later. Rongzhu clenched his fists and bowed.

When sending the Xuanyang Pope out, Rong Zhu suddenly remembered the shooting of the leopard, there are so many peculiarities in the leopard, is it also an early warning, he wants to say that he wants to hear it with the Xuanyang Pope? But then I thought about it, such a small matter, compared with the complicated political situation and the first hint of human chaos, seems too trivial.

When Rong Zhu was hesitating, Pope Xuanyang keenly saw Rong Zhu's thoughts, so he asked, "Xuanyang dares to ask, does Lord Rong have anything else to say?" ”

"Oh. Not a big deal. It's a small thing, but it's just a little weird. I wanted to ask the Pope for advice, but it was too small, so I hesitated. It's not that I have any doubts, it's not that I don't have a relationship with the Pope, and I hope the Pope won't blame me. ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

"Yesterday, Ya'er and I hunted a leopard, snow-white and golden-spotted, which I had never seen before in Canaan. What's even more strange is that the leopard's bones are blue, as brilliant as blue tourmaline. There are also leopard eyes, which are actually two round and brilliant blue beads. I wonder if the Pope knows what kind of leopard this is? Is this also a harbinger of a strange calamity? ”

After speaking, Rong Zhu ordered someone to take the fur, bones, and blue beads of the snow leopard and ask the Xuanyang Pope to take a look.

After Pope Xuanyang inspected them one by one, he stroked his snow-white long hair and said, "Lord Rong is very blessed." Judging by the appearance, if my guess is correct, this is not your ordinary Canaanite leopard, but the Canaanite snow leopard. The Canaan snow leopard, the golden dragon in the sea, and the purple phoenix in the mountain are the three major divine beasts specially designed at the beginning of the formation of heaven and earth to highlight the beauty of heaven and earth. Among them, the golden dragon in the sea and the purple phoenix have never appeared, and they are only recorded in ancient times. The Canaanite snow leopard appeared at the beginning of the founding of our religion and became the mount of the first five generations of our religious patriarchs. After the first five generations of the founding popes of my sect were gone, the Canaanite snow leopard disappeared. Since the sixth Pope, no one has seen a Canaanite snow leopard in the world. The Pope's mount was no longer the Canaanite snow leopard, but a white deer. I had only read about the Canaanite snow leopard in the Holy See scriptures, but I had never seen it with my own eyes. If it weren't for the Rong Daren shooting one, I would have thought that the Canaan snow leopard would have disappeared like the golden dragon in the sea and the purple phoenix of the concubine. It's just that Xuanyang thinks it's strange that the Canaan snow leopard is the most spiritual thing in the world, like a god, extremely supernatural, and the Baijiao scriptures record many miracles of the Canaan snow leopard. The reason why the first five generations of popes were highly respected, and the successive generations of popes could not match, is inseparable from their mount, the Canaanite snow leopard. It is really a miracle that such a god-like beast can be shot and killed by Lord Rong and the eldest prince. It can be seen that this Canaanite snow leopard must have a strange relationship with adults. But so many strange spiritual objects that were unraveled from the Canaan snow leopard were unheard of in Xuanyang. Not even the scriptures of the Holy See contain a single word. ”

After listening to the words of the Xuanyang Pope, Rong Zhu was very ashamed, and hurriedly said: "Since the Canaan snow leopard is the spirit animal under the seat of the first five generations of the ancestors of the White Sect, then I have dealt with it too recklessly, and I should not have hunted the Canaan snow leopard, let alone dissected it." In addition, this Canaanite snow leopard also gave birth to a baby Canaanite snow leopard, which was originally intended to be fed by the child, so it seems that this is very inappropriate, and I will send it to the Pope immediately. Before the Pope was about to go north for his retreat, we got this little Canaanite snow leopard, which was not prepared for the Pope. Ask the Pope to take it away and let him help the Pope. When the Pope raises him, the Pope can adopt it as a seated mount. It seems that it was meant to be. ”

Pope Xuanyang smiled: "Lord Rong doesn't have to feel guilty. As I have already said, I think these two Canaanite snow leopards have a strange relationship with the county guard. The Canaanite snow leopard is a spirit animal that only meets people who are destined. Rong adult's kindness, Xuanyang accepted it. However, the White Sect pays attention to fate and cause and effect, and the Canaan snow leopard is really not related to my fate, so I dare not be ashamed. ”

Rongzhu said: "Then I will send them to the Holy See, how to deal with it, listen to the Holy See's disposal." ”

Pope Xuanyang waved his hand and said, "No need. If you want to reappear with a spirit animal, there must be a reason for reappearance. Since the Canaan snow leopard is a spirit animal, it is naturally impossible for people to shoot it casually, and it is impossible for its young son to fall into the hands of people easily. Therefore, Xuanyang thought that this was a fate given by God to Lord Rong, and adults could take care of it. As for what this fate is, Xuanyang's mana is limited, and he really doesn't dare to make a judgment. My lord, God has taken it, but it is to blame. It's better to melt adults and go with the flow. Of course, there is also the possibility that it may not be a Canaanite snow leopard, but just an albino Canaanite leopard. If so, then everything makes sense. ”

Rongzhu was helpless, so he had to nod.

Sent off the Xuanyang Pope and returned to the backyard. After Rong Zhu repeated the words of the Xuanyang Pope to Mrs. Rong, Mrs. Rong said: "This is also a real adventure through the ages. If it is really as Pope Xuanyang said, the world will be in chaos. And those two snow leopards, although the Xuanyang Pope said that they may just be albino Canaanite leopards, I prefer to believe that they are real Canaanite snow leopards. Perhaps, those two Canaanite snow leopards are really a blessing from God. Tomorrow Ya'er is going to the holy capital, I think I just brought a Canaan snow leopard in the eyes of the spirit bead, with the blessing of this spiritual thing, Ya'er will be able to turn evil into good fortune and become auspicious in distress. ”

In the evening, before Rongzhu went to the post house, Chun Tuo sent someone over in advance and said: "Chun Tuo's hook and shield have not alleviated his physical discomfort, and there are signs of aggravation. The Chuntuo Hook Shield Order asks the lowly to come over and tell the county guard, please forgive the county keeper for not being able to receive the county guard's kindness, and the Chuntuo Hook Shield Order intends to rest early in the post house, and the county guard does not have to worry about going to the post house again, so as not to run in vain for the county guard, and the Spring Tuo Hook Shield Order will also be uneasy. ”

Rongzhu sent away the Nangong guards who came to report the news. The meaning of Chuntuo is actually in line with the wish of Rongzhu. Compared with that Chuntuo going around in the post house, Rongzhu is more willing to have a good meal with his family at home, and send a gift to Rongya, who is about to leave for the holy capital tomorrow.

Rongya was suddenly summoned to the holy capital to mourn for his father, and he could not send anyone to accompany him, nor did he explain the return date, everyone in the family was very worried, and the atmosphere of the family banquet was not cheerful. When Rong Yun took the spirit beads woven with cyan Yingluo to Rongya, Mrs. Rong told her family in detail what the Xuanyang Pope said about the Canaan snow leopard, and specifically said to Rongya: "Ya'er, Emperor Longwu died mysteriously and Prince Yongcheng succeeded to the throne, and the saints are not as good as before. When you go to the Holy Capital, you must wear this spiritual bead with you. I hope this orb will bless you with all your safety. If you have anything to do in the Holy Capital, you can go to your grandfather, King Xiangtingjun. Don't just look for anyone else. ”

Then he said to Rong Yun: "Yu, you have to wear it yourself." Then he said to Rong Yong and Rong Tanu, "You two have a bone pen and a bone flute, and you must also protect them." Anu, you still have a big cat, take good care of it, don't have a bad pool, it may really be a divine beast. Pope Xuanyang does not agree with us to give it to him, nor does he agree with us to give it to the White Sect, so we will stay in the county government for the time being. Pope Xuanyang said that the Canaan snow leopard only meets people who are destined, and it seems that the big cat is destined to be with Danu. A, you must feed it well. When the Pope Xuanyang comes back from the northern retreat, let's return the big cat to the Pope and see what the Pope does. ”

Rongya, Rongyun, and Rongyong all nodded, and Rongdanu didn't fully understand, but they also nodded. But there are some words, Rong Tanu still understood, he knows, the big cat is not a leopard, but a sacred beast Canaan snow leopard, and this big cat is destined for him, and his mother wants to take care of the big cat. Rong Tanu secretly made up his mind that he must raise the big cat well and return it to the Pope when the Xuanyang Pope returns.

The family is indispensable for some instructions and reluctance. Rongzhu finally said to the children, "Okay. The world is restless. Pope Xuanyang said that there may be a hundred years of chaos in the world. Whether Ya'er is in the Holy Capital or a few of you are in Tairodo, you must be more careful, be cautious in your words and deeds, and don't provoke right and wrong. Got it? ”

Several of the children said solemnly, "The child understands." ”

The next day, before dawn, Chun Tuo and the Nangong guards came to the county mansion and set off with Rongya.