After dinner that day, the sky was still bright, and the first glow after the rain was suddenly shining, which was particularly touching.

Huan Xiaobao asked Zhu Lin to ask Sima Yi and Lou Cang out, and everyone gathered in the lecture hall in front of Cuiwei Pavilion after dinner.

This is the place where the disciples gather in the morning, and there is a meeting at the beginning of every month, the middle of the month, and the end of the month, which are presided over by each cabinet master in turn, and now there will be a head of the house in front of the lecture at the beginning of every month. In the evening, the lecture hall was unusually empty and silent.

Huan Xiaobao and Situ Zixin were waiting in the lecture hall early, when the breeze gradually rose, and there was a lush fragrance of grass in the air.

Situ Zixin raised his hand and made a peacock head up posture, a gust of wind blew, lifting his clothes fluttering, Situ Zixin swirled up and down, his clothes flew and his temples were fragrant, as weak as a fairy, and he turned people gracefully. Huan Xiaobao was stunned, and when Zixin finished dancing, he was about to praise a few words, when he saw the three of them coming slowly from a distance.

Huan Xiaobao shook his hand and gestured to the three of them. When the three of them walked in, they saw that Lou Cang still had a cold face and kept an appropriate distance from Sima Yi, and Sima Yi smiled very kindly. Zhu Lin still has a kind face, which makes people feel down-to-earth. Huan Xiaobao watched the three of them walk in, and said with a smile: "You guys are here." ”

"I heard Zhu Lin say that Lizhu was stolen?" Sima Yi asked calmly.

"Not really." Huan Xiaobao said regretfully. "You and Lou Cang are also studying advanced coursework now, and they should know more about monster calligraphy than we do. Presumably Xiao Zhu should have told you that we met a big flower fox. She stole the pearls. Huan Xiaobao said seriously with wide eyes.

"We have spell enchantments everywhere in Taihe, how did the monster get in?" Situ Zixin asked.

"It's really confusing." Sima Yi looked at Lou Cang and asked, "I heard that you fought with that fox, it seems that someone secretly helped?" ”

"That person has a lot of skills, and I don't know how many of his martial arts skills are. However, he is so familiar with our Taihe, he must still be in the academy. Lou Cang's good-looking sword eyebrows were folded, and his hands were clasped around his chest.

"What I can guess so far is that someone is manipulating that demon fox. But who could it be? What is the use of what he wants Lizhu? Since the Lizhu has been stolen, why did the demon fox appear again and again. What is the purpose? Huan Xiaobao asked a series of questions.

"I've checked the records about the monster, but there is no record of the demon fox. Since she was able to move freely in Taihe Academy. Most of them should be regarded as spiritual creatures, without any cultivation. Lou Cang guessed.

Sima Yi also agreed, and continued: I heard that there is something that can manipulate monsters. It's unlikely, though.

Huan Xiaobao saw Sima Yi's cautiousness, and hurriedly asked: What is it? Sima Yi: This is not a writing exam, why are you so deliberate?

Sima Yi smiled and said, "Soul Lead." I heard that this was given to his close minister Shenwei General Bai Jue by the Demon Emperor Dragon Chapter, and this soul guide can manipulate many living beings in the world except people, especially demons with low minds. But since the capital city of the West Wok City was breached, he has killed himself, and no one has seen him since. Speaking of which, our Taihe ancestor Bai Ao is still his descendant! I heard my father and an old minister mention these things. ”

For the first time, Lou Cang heard someone talk about the old things in the capital of his country, and although he had seen many records about the West Wok in the book, he was still quite shocked when he heard someone talk about its past. remembered that his ancestors killed the Demon Emperor with the help of various princes and then established the Zhou Dynasty, but unfortunately the Zhou Dynasty only lasted for a short ten years. If his ancestors hadn't died young, wouldn't the world be a different place today? Thinking of the ancestors' iron horse Jinge, overcoming thorns and thorns, and being heroic, my heart suddenly boiled with blood!

"I think what heroic and heroic the princes of all walks of life should have besieged Xiwok City back then." Zhu Lin looked yearning. "Xiao Zhu, what's so heroic, bleeding and wailing. It's better now, the four seas are relatively peaceful. Huan Xiaobao said disapprovingly.

"Do you think it's possible that our ancestor has passed on his soul to our previous deans," Huan Xiaobaohu asked Sima Yi suspiciously

"I didn't say that. That demon fox should only be a spiritual creature now, not a real demon. Because there is no karma, the charm enchantment in the courtyard can't trap her. Sima Yi explained.

"I just don't know what the use of the person behind the Lizhu is? This bead has no effect on people. I don't know if the person behind it is used to practice evil arts? Let's Taihe or it's not too peaceful! Huan Xiaobao guessed. And they were silent.

"The most important thing at the moment is to catch that flower fox," Huan Xiaobao said with high morale.

"That flower fox won't show up for a while." Lou Cang said calmly.

"Then we'll wait for the rabbit. I will design a mechanism so that she will not return. Huan Xiaobao said confidently.

"What if she doesn't show up all the time? Anyway, Lizhu has already been stolen by her. The manipulators behind her should be on the lookout. Lou Cang continued to strike.

"We can go to her in the woods. My jade should be able to protect everyone when it matters. Situ Zixin proposed.

"Sister Zixin, if only your jade could fly with everyone all the time. This makes it much easier to find the fox. Huan Xiaobao's gaze moved to Situ Zixin's side and sighed regretfully.

"The dean has just ordered that you are not allowed to set foot in the forbidden land, and those who violate it will be expelled from Taihe." Zhu Lin said worriedly.

"What Zhu Lin said makes sense," Sima Yi agreed.

Huan Xiaobao always felt that his heart had been suddenly sudden recently, which was very bad, and he always felt that the forbidden land seemed to have become stronger.

That Lilong has a rebirth curse, and ordinary people are not killed, and Long Yu, the founding monarch of the Shang State in the past, can only suppress it in the forbidden land. This Lizhu is the treasure of the Lilong, and if you pull him out, the Lilong should become a lot weaker. Why does the power of the forbidden land seem to have become stronger? Could it be that the power to protect the barrier has weakened? Huan Xiaobao thought in his heart, and happened to meet Sima Yi's eyes, "Lilong, Lizhu, I think we should go to the forbidden land again" Huan Xiaobao proposed.

"Xiaobao, since Sima Yi thinks it's inappropriate, let's wait and see."

Huan Xiaobao saw that Sister Zixin, who had always been on her side, said so, so she had to hold back this idea, after all, life is the most important. But I don't know why, I always feel that something big will happen in Taihe.

"Since the dean came out of the customs, the pavilion masters seem to be very busy. Presumably because of the monsters in the forbidden land, there are abnormal movements. Huan Xiaobao, your martial arts are so poor, don't do your best to send you to death. Lou Cang suddenly said coldly, Huan Xiaobao raised his head to meet Lou Cang's cold gaze and smiled evilly: "Naturally, measure your strength." Lou Cang, I suddenly found that you are particularly handsome and dashing today, and the jade tree is in the wind? Sure enough, Lou Cang's face was embarrassed when he heard this, "What nonsense, it's not serious." "After that, I made an excuse and left." Lou Cang remembered that after the Chinese Valentine's Day, don't forget what we said last time to guide our swordsmanship. Huan Xiaobao shouted behind Lou Cang. I was quite proud in my heart, and I had the pleasure of grabbing someone's little whip.

That Sima Yi felt funny in his heart, but then he thought that he also felt that there was something strange in the forbidden land monster. Now their advanced coursework has set up a demon recognition technique, that is, how to mobilize the existence and energy strength of the demon to perceive in their hearts, and how strong is his real strength?

Zhu Lin, who was a little sluggish, said with some puzzlement: Why did he leave so quickly. Can we only wait for that demon fox to show up now?

Huan Xiaobao patted Zhu Lin on the shoulder and said: Yes, but if that person is really from our Taihe, he didn't know how to investigate but instructed the fox to steal, and it is estimated that the matter of our going to the forbidden land will not be investigated. For now, let's just wait and see what happens, the sky is falling, there is a tall man on top, let's just do ours.

After agreeing with Sima Yi to instruct the swordsmanship, everyone went back to rest. Before leaving, Huan Xiaobao suddenly thought of something and said to Zhu Lin: Is there anything special about that Ouyang Shu sleeping except for fart? For example, what kind of incense do you like to wear?

Zhu Lin thought about it seriously, and he really didn't find anything. Huan Xiaobao whispered a few words to Zhu Lin. Zhu Lin said, "It's not good" Huan Xiaobao said: What's wrong with this. If you take advantage of his sleep to observe him, maybe it is the key to catching the flower fox, and if you catch the person behind it, it may be the hero of Taihe. That Zhu Lin felt that it was quite meaningful when he heard it, so he did not object.

After returning to the house, I saw Situ Zixin asking: Xiaobao has you thought about what clothes to wear the day after tomorrow?

"Isn't it the iron-red robe that we usually wear in our courtyard?" Huan Xiaobao is still buried in what he is drawing on the case.

"Silly girl, the day after tomorrow, we can put on homely clothes" Zi Xin replied expectantly, and the excitement that could not be concealed in her words continued: "The silver candle is cold and autumn light paints the screen, and the blue sky is clear and the night is quiet." Spider silk embroidery needle, dragon musk deer burns gold tripod. Celebrate the Chinese Valentine's Day in the world. Lying down to see the morning glory Vega, the moon turned over the shadow of the sycamore tree. ”

"No wonder everyone is so excited," Huan Xiaobao said without much interest.

"Xiaobao, what are you drawing?" Zi Xin leaned over and asked.

"This is the mechanism map, maybe it will come in handy." Huan Xiaobao said with interest.

"You're still thinking about that demon fox" Zi Xin snatched the mechanism diagram that Huan Xiaobao had just drawn, and a spin was as light as a butterfly.

"I always feel that something big will happen to Taihe, catch that demon fox early, and you can figure out the truth early." Huan Xiaobao is a serious way. Suddenly thought of something and said to Situ Zixin with a smile: "Sister, where is my sachet?" ”

"Here you go" Zixin took out a green purse embroidered with Huan Xiaobao's name from the drawer under the dresser, and threw it at Huan Xiaobao casually, "You can put away the purse, use your favorite wild chrysanthemum with a little air-dried jasmine." The smell of wild chrysanthemum alone is too bitter, and it will be better to add some jasmine. I really don't understand that there are so many flowers in the world, why do you prefer such ordinary flower embryos? ”

Huan Xiaobao took it, hurriedly approached and sniffed it, and said with satisfaction: "Although the wild chrysanthemum is ordinary, it smells like a mountain and is as free. Although this flower is as ordinary as an ant, it is as depressed as a god, just like us people, although we are as small as dust in front of the vicissitudes of life, we can be as beautiful as a god. Between heaven and earth, there is no change in temperament. * The branches are cold. Don't let the wine glass dry in life. Before the wind, the flute blows the rain obliquely, and the hairpin flowers in the drunken crown are upside down. Laughing at the great river to the east, discussing the world in ancient and modern times. This is the unbridled life I envy the most. ”

"Could it be that our little treasure also wants to be a reclusive immortal?" Situ Zixin said with a smile, his eyes still carefully looking at the mechanism diagram drawn by Huan Xiaobao.

"I don't go into hiding, how interesting the red world is. I like the undercurrent in the ordinary, the tension that converges in the simplicity. Huan Xiaobao drank the tea in his hand and said leisurely.

Zi Xin looked at Huan Xiaobao's eyes with light, like the rising sun. I feel that my little treasure is always a little unpredictable, it is an innate noble but warm temperament, I always feel that any difficulties with her can be solved, and my heart is always very warm. Suddenly, I remembered Xiaobao's life experience. When her uncle-in-law caught her in the river, she didn't have a strand on her body, only less than five years old, but unfortunately she didn't remember anything, but this was the best gift God gave to the Huan family and herself, and she was her dearest sister in the world.

"Sister Zixin, what are you thinking?" Huan Xiaobao shook his hand in front of Situ Zixin's eyes

"Xiaobao, what are the pictures on the left and right of this picture? If we use this mechanism on the fox, how can we prevent our own people from not triggering the mechanism? Situ Zixin asked, pointing to the picture.

"There are springs on both sides, and according to the weight we stepped on, they lifted and turned to open the mechanism. The fox was a cripple, and Lou Cang said that she walked on both feet like us, but when she walked, she dragged her left side along with her right. There are no cripples in our academy, and everyone has been strictly taught to walk. Because the fox is a cripple, when she walks into my mechanism, due to the unequal gravity of the two feet, the left foot just steps into the spring and turns on the mechanism, if the right foot does not step on the right spring with the same force, let the right spring close the mechanism that is about to start, then she will fall into the trap we have set. We normal people walk every step very solidly, and the strength is quite natural and harmless. Huan Xiaobao patiently explained.

"Xiaobao, you are amazing. In this case, none of our Taihe organs can trap you! Situ Zixin exclaimed.

"Generally, you can't trap me, Sister Zixin, you said that it would be great if we Taihe had a course in mechanical arts," Huan Xiaobao said.

"Why do you say that," Situ Zixin asked puzzled.

"In this case, I think the dean will definitely ask my father to teach us. In this way, don't we have a backer in Taihe? Huan Xiaobao's face suddenly had a different kind of light, and in an instant, he returned to a flat and said: When will Master Li Xun come back? That Lu Fuzi really made Taihe have more rainy days than in previous years. In a few days I will be dead in the knee.

"Do you want my sister to make you a knee pad, so that you don't have to be afraid when you kneel," Zi Xin quipped, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.

"Yes, I still want to live a few more days, your knee pad has been discovered, and I guess I will suffer again." Huan Xiaobao's eyes rolled and said helplessly.

"I can't imagine that our Xiaobao still has people who are afraid," Situ Zixin said in a rather unbelieving tone.

"I'm not afraid, I'm enjoying the abuse. Just when I was unlucky, I ran into such an old angry young man. Know that history always waits patiently for the victory of the abused. Hmph"

Zi Xin saw Huan Xiaobao's face fluttering with a smart light, and suddenly realized in her heart: it turns out that shameful things can also be so personal.

Suddenly, I feel that the rules and regulations that once constrained me don't seem to be so important, the key is to make the heart feel enjoyable. Is this what freedom feels like?

Huan Xiaobao was taking a bath in the bathhouse, and before he could get dressed, Zhou Zheng was robbed by that Xiao Ziwu.

"Xiao Ziwu, are you dislocated your braincase? If there is something, just say it quickly. Huan Xiaobao scolded hatefully, and his hands were busy tying his clothes.

"It's not like I haven't seen that little thing on you," Xiao Ziwu said contemptuously, a mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Look at your virtue, you know that it must be no good," Huan Xiaobao straightened his clothes and scolded. She had a vague feeling in her heart that this Xiao Ziwu seemed to be very used to bluffing people like this.

"I'm going down the mountain the day after tomorrow, that Tan Ci is quite temperamental, I have to go there myself." That Xiao Ziwu looked out the window, his expression uncertain.

Huan Xiaobao listened to the faint sigh of the person, if he didn't have some skills, he probably wouldn't have heard it. Originally, I already had the idea of fighting with that Xiao Ziwu, but why did my heart suddenly become a little heavy, this feeling was like a dream with some vague memories, as if I was the person in the dream, and it seemed to be just a bystander. Recently, the monsters in the forbidden land seem to be very restless, and they can't sleep well when they are disturbed, so they have to let Sister Zixin sew chrysanthemum sachets to help them sleep.

"I'm afraid someone should be paying more attention to your whereabouts, right?" After Huan Xiaobao fastened his clothes, he finally felt like a normal person.

"This time I'll be traveling in secret. It's just that my father is seriously ill, and Guo Ba has repeatedly written to serve the sick. There are bandits on the border of our Chu country to disturb the people. My uncle has already sent half of his troops to suppress the bandits, and I am afraid that there will be changes in the imperial city recently. Xiao Ziwu turned her head and drove Huan Xiaobao, this time she didn't laugh, but asked very calmly, "Huan Xiaobao, you are resourceful, I don't know what good plan you have?" ”

"Xiao Ziwu, if we hadn't had an agreement before, I wouldn't have waded into this troubled water." Huan Xiaobao put on a serious demeanor and said.

Xiao Ziwu was not annoyed, but bowed to Huan Xiaobao and said, "Please be good." ”

Huan Xiaobao looked at this Xiao Ziwu and wanted to talk a little, but when he saw that the person had changed his attitude, he said, "What you are worried about is nothing more than Guo Ba and Gongsun Chou." Although Gongsun Chou has many soldiers and generals, he is a small man, indecisive and not afraid. As for that Guo Ba, it's still a little tricky. After that, he looked at Xiao Ziwu and said, "I heard that he loves Tian Ji the most now." Your uncle's subordinate Xue Li has something to do with Tian Ji, so you can send someone to hold Xue Li's handwritten letter to see Tian Ji Xiaozhi reasonably, and let Tian Ji first entangle Guo Ba to stay in his fiefdom. Although his two generals, Chen Jue and Huai Antuo, are now stationed outside the imperial city, Chen Jue's wife is jealous and greedy for money, which can make people use discord to discord between the two.

"If Gongsun Chou led his subordinates to attack, wouldn't it help him?" Xiao Ziwu asked rhetorically.

"You don't have to worry about this, Gongsun Chou is hesitant, his subordinate advisor Shangguan Hong has some relationship with your mother's clan, you might as well make the secret letter of the powerful person and let him persuade Gongsun Chou to watch the situation for a while and take advantage of the fisherman. That way he won't act rashly. ”

"Huan Xiaobao, these are all what Old Man Bao told you?" Xiao Ziwu said suspiciously.

"The art of war is cloudy: know yourself and know your opponent, and never slack off in a hundred battles. I just learned about them through the news. After that, looking at Xiao Ziwu, there was an imperceptible trace of melancholy on his face, and it flashed. Thinking that her trip must be a desperate gamble, I thought in my heart that if she could resist, she would definitely be a famous emperor in the future! But what's so good about being an emperor? It's a heavy responsibility. The four countries had to have transit documents to communicate with each other, and the people of Chu were in dire straits, but they could not flee to the other three countries. Naturally, the other three kingdoms could not deeply understand that the people of Chu were suffering from the flames of war outside of their own peaceful and prosperous world, and although that Master Lu Gao was a little pedantic and disgusting, there was also something pathetic.

"If you go well on this trip, you can stop by the bandits, in the name of your future prince. Those who can be used can be handed over to Tan Ci for training, and when you come back, you will have your own troops. At present, Guo Ba and Gongsun Chou have sent troops to suppress bandits, so you can keep an eye out for anyone available for the future. Huan Xiaobao added.

Xiao Ziwu smiled, a little determined.

Huan Xiaobao saw that it was late at night, and Shu Yaju was about to fall into lock, so he got up and said goodbye. Before leaving, Huan Xiaobao turned around, only to see Xiao Ziwu's back image of a lonely gray cloud standing there abruptly, looking particularly lonely and desolate. It was a hot weather in July, but there was some bleakness in autumn. Huan Xiaobao sighed in his heart, thinking that tomorrow Feige would pass a book to Old Man Bao to urge him to secretly protect Xiao Ziwu and pay close attention to the movements of Chu State. I don't have any money, but I can promise him to make a Harrier for him.