The arc moon loomed in the sky, and the starlight was even more dim. And the rain ahead was rainy, blocking the way.

Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao stopped, picked up dead branches, and lit a fire for the night. came to Jiang's house, in order to save time on the road, he ran around day and night, and he didn't even carry a burden, so as not to be burdensome. Old lady Jiang sent two burdens to remind them, after a long journey, alone, with nothing on their bodies, and with a ring on their hands, it is easy to think that they are cultivators, and they will be wary in their hearts. In the past, I would carry a small burden to cover up, but this time I was in a hurry, and I was negligent for a while, and it was a mistake in my busyness. The two of them adjusted their mentality, and they no longer lingered on the matter of the spiritual root of the innate wood, and they were fortunate to have it, but they lost their lives, and they did their best to obey the destiny of heaven.

"God is good to us, I didn't pour it on my head, so that we two became soup chickens. It seems that we will have something to gain from this trip. Zu Zhenlin said firmly.

"I hope so. Li Cao smiled, "By the way, in the Jiang family cemetery, I see that you are interested in the flowers on the tree, is there anything special?"

"Big brother saw it, it's actually nothing, I happened to know that tree, that tree is called Sancai Tree, of course, Sancai does not refer to the tree, but to the flower......"

"Alas, isn't that flower snow-white?" Li Cao couldn't help but ask.

"The flower was white, but the stamens were three colors. Because the flowers were small and far away, I didn't see them at first, and it wasn't until I picked up one from the monkey that I was sure it was a three-colored tree. Zu Zhenlin explained.

"Ah, so the monkey was attracted by the three-colored tree, but I think the tree is very ordinary, and it doesn't exude a fragrance and aura like other exotic flowers and plants. Li Cao was curious.

"In fact, there are many strange treasures in the world that are as ordinary as the three-color tree, and they may understand that Taoguang is obscure, so that they can not be noticed and live for a long time. Zu Zhenlin said with a smile.

"As soon as I said this, I understood why Jiang Yunhong secretly observed the two of us, they should know the preciousness of the three-color tree. Li Cao said clearly.

"The eldest brother also found out, since people are on guard and unwilling to reveal the truth, then there is no need for me to expose it, not to mention the embarrassment, and the most important thing is to make the family unhappy. Zu Zhenlin said.

"It's no wonder that two strangers, when they meet for the first time, it is impossible for anyone to tell the secret related to the foundation of the family. Li Cao understood.

"Yes, that's why I followed Jiang Yunhong's words and said that the monkey was attracted by the mountain spring. However, I guess the Jiang family still doesn't know the true magic of the three-color tree. Zu Zhenlin said.

"What do you mean?" Li Cao wondered.

"The three-color tree blooms once every five years, and bears fruit for a hundred years, this fruit is eaten, the taste is bitter, but it can strengthen the body, prolong life, and the most important thing is to supplement it with medicinal herbs, refining it into an elixir, and taking it can improve the probability of refining the spirit seed in the body of a person with poor talent. Zu Zhenlin explained.

"I see that Old Lady Jiang and the two Old Men Jiang are in good health, they should have eaten the fruit, right?" Li Cao guessed casually.

Zu Zhenlin shook his head, "If you eat the fruit, you will at least increase your lifespan for a hundred years, and it won't be so old, and a tree will only bear one fruit, which is not enough to eat." ”

Perhaps they divided the fruit and ate it. Li Cao joked.

Zu Zhenlin was speechless for a while, "Uh...... When you think about it this way, it's really possible. However, the most likely thing is that they plucked the flowers and ate them, although they increased their lifespan, but they did not have a good effect on the fruits. ”

"That's fine, the fruit will grow anyway, but when the time comes, you can eat it, alas, will you throw away the fruit because it's unpalatable?" Li Cao said with a slight worry.

"Don't worry, the fruit won't grow. Zu Zhenlin said with a smile.

"Ah, why? Is it because I picked all the flowers?"

"Clever, but I think that's it, maybe it's the best for the Jiang family, it's not easy to attract attention, so as not to harbor a crime and lead to a catastrophe. The three-color tree is still relatively rare, and many sect families want it to refine the elixir so that they can help those unscrupulous descendants cross the threshold of cultivation. Zu Zhenlin said.

"Well, sometimes life is bliss. Li Cao agreed.

After a night, the rain cleared the sky and a rainbow was erected. Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao buried the fire with soil, and then continued on their way.

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The Zhuzhen Islands are located in Yunmengze, and there is a saying that it is named because there are many volcanic eruptions on the islands in the lake, and magma flows into the water. It is also known as the inland sea, because it is vast and boundless, just like the sea. However, the surrounding people prefer to call it another name - Daughter-in-law Lake, because it is calm all year round, without strong winds and waves, giving people a gentle feeling, like a virtuous daughter-in-law. So some people joke that the person who chooses the name is either to show off that he has a good daughter-in-law, or he has not married a wife at that time, and he does not know that there is a tigress in the world.

Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao drove for nearly a month and a half before they came to the vicinity of Yunmengze. Entering Yuezhou City, the buildings in the city are lined up one after another, and the pedestrians on the road are weaving, which is very prosperous and lively.

Near noon, the two found an inn, located in the middle of the city, and asked for two upper rooms. The shopkeeper smiled when he heard this, and hurriedly asked the man to serve him well, and prepared the barrel of hot water according to the requirements. The guy got the reward, and his legs and feet were quick, and he got it right quickly.

After Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao washed, they dressed neatly and asked the men to come in and carry the water away.

A clever guy flattered and asked, "Childe hasn't eaten yet, do you need to bring the food?"

"No, let's go to the vestibule and eat. Zu Zhenlin refused.

The guy was a little disappointed, and he wanted to be courteous and get some rewards, but he still didn't give up and said: "If the son has any orders, just call a small one." ”

"Yes, I see. Zu Zhenlin said softly.

After the guys cleaned up, Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao went to the vestibule to eat. The inn was doing a brisk business, almost full of people, all of whom were talking about it, showing that they were well-informed, and the most talked about was the situation of the Bamboo Needle Islands.

Seeing this, Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao looked at each other and smiled, right in the middle. The two of them had just arrived, they didn't know each other well, and after such a long time, they urgently needed to know what was going on with the Bamboo Needle Islands, and whether anyone had gotten that big chance.

The two of them found a corner and sat down, ordered four dishes and a pot of wine, and after Xiao Er brought it up, they ate quietly, listening carefully to what everyone said.

"Alas, don't you know, now all the masters who usually see the dragon and don't see the tail are gathered together, and they are discussing what to do?" shouted a stout man.

"Fart, what are they discussing? I saw a group of people fighting without saying a word, don't you see, the fight is too spectacular, flying sand and rocks, and the light is brilliant. Behold, this thing cannot be good, and in the end it is who is great, and who is precious will be treasured. A man with an equally strong body said.

"Hey, you're a fart, what are those people you see, they're all unpopular goods, a bunch of pig brains, they haven't even seen anything, so they're in a hurry to fight. What I'm talking about are all the heads of our top family sects, and they have come forward and said that they want to discuss, who would dare to oppose them? Besides, if these people don't come out, who can break the big array of the Bamboo Needle Islands?" the first man said with a smug expression.

"You ......" The second person was a little unable to get off the stage, and his face was full of anger.

"Okay, okay, everyone is friends, don't hurt the harmony. Both of you are capable people, and it is not easy for me to bring you together, and we must cooperate sincerely to make a profit. Come, come, drink, drink. The people at the table hurriedly appeased.

The five people at the table raised their bowls and drank bitterly.

Opposite Zu Zhenlin sat two men, one of whom was in his thirties from the outside, and his body was thin. The other was an old man with gray hair and wrinkles on his face. The young man frowned slightly when he heard the strong man's words.

"Father, if those family sects are really mixed in, as they say, it will be much more difficult for us to get good things. The young man spoke in a somewhat frustrated tone.

"It's okay, those people have very high vision, they don't look down on what we want, and they don't just rely on realm strength there, don't forget that Yao Mingyuan's predecessors can be regarded as top-notch figures in formation research. If we are lucky, maybe they will fight each other, and we fishermen will benefit, and the greatest treasure will fall into our hands. The old man said.

"But the strength of those wealthy factions is too strong, I'm afraid that the formation can't stop them, and then we can only pick up some of the leftovers, although they have a high vision, but who will dislike themselves with a lot of good things?

"Yes, you know how to make trade-offs, you know how to advance and retreat, and you are not carried away, I am more at ease that you will go into the world alone in the future. But you don't have to worry too much, Yao Mingyuan must have his plan to choose the Bamboo Needle Islands as his burial place, combined with some pen books about the Bamboo Needle Islands that his father specially checked, it is speculated that there should be an unknown spiritual vein here, and it is likely to be a top-level spiritual vein......"

"Father means that the Great Array on the Bamboo Needle Islands requires an endless stream of spiritual energy, and it is definitely not something that can be broken by brute force?" interrupted the young man excitedly.

"So to speak, so we can still get a piece of the pie with our ability. The old man said confidently.

......

Zu Zhenlin and Li Cao silently finished lunch, asked for another pot of tea, drank for a while, and listened to it for almost before the two returned to the room.

"Did you hear what the old man said? To be a man, we must know how to make trade-offs, know how to advance and retreat, and we both seem to be too greedy. Li Cao said softly.

"Why does the eldest brother regret it?" asked Zu Zhenlin.

"A little, but not over greed, I still want to give it a try. Li Cao confessed.

"Then let's give it a try. Big brother, let's discuss what to do next based on what we just heard. ”