I don't remember how long it had been since he came to a mountain stream, and there was a slight sound of a trickle.

Guo Hua was surprised and happy in his heart, and led the horse to the stream, and sure enough, a stream was meandering, and a stream of white vapor rose from time to time on the water surface.

Guo Hua laughed and led the horse all the way up the river to find the source of the spring.

After entering the valley and walking for about three or five miles, I saw that the white fog in front of me gradually turned into a dark color, and there were many shadows, and there were figures shaking in the black fog.

It was a group of figures shaking, as if a group of people were walking into the valley, to the depths of the valley.

"Is there something magical in the depths of the valley?"

Guo Yu's young heart couldn't help but ask, and his legs and feet naturally walked forward step by step.

It's closer, and it's better to see. Those black figures are just black figures, there are no people, only the shadows of a group of black people, constantly walking, and the place where they go is a deeper darkness.

Yes. A shadow seemed to see Guo Hua, and it turned its head, causing the other shadows to turn their heads one after another.

Guo Hua saw their eyes clearly, and they were two beams of green light emitting from their blurred faces.

Guo Hua was terrified. He forgot that there was a fast horse beside him, and turned around and ran away.

The strange shadows sprang into action, and at once overwhelmed his white horse, and after a few miserable neighs, the horse fell to the clamour on the cold ground.

Those strange shadows did not stop, chasing all the way, Guo Hua ran desperately.

Just when he was about to reach the exit of the valley, just as those strange shadows were about to catch up, the second brother chased after him on horseback, grabbed Guo Xuan, hugged him on horseback, and fled.

And those strange shadows chased out of the valley, and the black pressure was overwhelming, like the smoke of a tornado, and attacked the two of them.

It was also at that time that Master appeared. He was bringing a few disciples with him, and he seemed to have come prepared to drive away those strange shadows.

It was also on that day that Bukong King Kong accepted Guo Yu as an apprentice. And what happened that day, Guo Hua also promised the master that he would never talk about it again.

It was the wine, or the lonely snow, that drew Guo Hua's mind to a long time ago.

If it weren't for the care of the second brother, even if he had nine lives, I'm afraid he would have gone to see King Yama.

Soon after entering Yin, Guo Yao's henchman Ding Guo Xing came to Guo Yao's room, saying that he had already explored the surroundings of Guo's mansion, and there was no secret whistle, according to the meaning of the eldest young master, Guo Yao wanted to set off now, but he could wait at a tavern in Baqiaoyi first, and Dugu Huan would meet him there.

Guo Yuyi changed his appearance, pretending to be a chubby middle-aged man, with a mustache, which was difficult to hide.

also deliberately wrapped a white cloth in his clothes, regarded as the second brother Dai Xiao, wrapped a white fox cloak outside, and led the horse out of Guo's mansion.

Guo Hua could have gone straight to Baqiao by Chunming Gate, but in order to be careful, he still went around a few streets, and after making sure that no one was following, he took Yanxing Gate and went to Baqiao.

There aren't many pedestrians on the road, but after a heavy snowfall, it's hard to track a person in the wilderness or get rid of it. Guo Yu simply hurried and came to the agreed tavern.

It was a privately-run inn, not an official inn.

"Oh, guest officer, dare to ask you if you are going out in a hurry, the little one will feed you the horses alive. ”

Xiao Er'er's eyes were bright, and when he saw that Guo Hua was driving three horses, he knew that this guest was going to travel far away, and the time was very tight.

Guo Hua smiled and praised Xiao Er a few words, put out a piece of silver, asked for a few stews, two pots of soju, and rewarded Xiao Er with all the remaining money.

Guo Hua went up to the second floor and deliberately chose a place to sit by the window facing the street, the layout here is very favorable, the scene on the street and opposite is very clear, even if there is any change, you can also adapt to it.

Soon Xiao Er went upstairs with a smile on his face, and used a huge wooden plate, filled with wine and food, and placed it in front of Guo Miao.

"This master, you are so slow to use, today we have a master in this store, but the big guys are all waiting for you, if you have any orders, just greet the small ones. ”

After that, Xiao Er retreated with interest.

Guo Hua cut off a lamb chop, chewed and sucked the bone marrow of the soup, and ate it happily. The more you drink, the warmer it gets.

The snow stopped again.

Although it was already evening, the sky was still very bright due to the heavy snowfall.

This shop is not far from the city gate of Baqiaoyi, Guo Hua leans against the window, and can vaguely see the people entering and exiting the city gate, and can even distinguish men, women and children.

After a few glasses of wine, Guo Hua's face was slightly sweaty. At this time, I saw a group of people coming in outside the city gate.

At the head were two noble sons. Both wore hats and lowered the brim of their hats to protect them from the wind and snow.

But looking at the posture, one of them should be from the government.

Because he was waiting for someone, Guo Yu paid extra attention to it. Although he also knew that it wouldn't be Dugu Huan coming, with that man's character, he wouldn't be so noisy.

Guo Yu watched carefully, there were a total of nine people who came, two of them were masters, and the rest looked like family members. The clothes are very good, the clothes are fat, and they are not publicized.

Because of the hat, I couldn't see the specific way for a while.

After a while, the group of people also came to the inn where they were, and there was another noisy meal downstairs, and they ordered wine and food.

"I don't know who they are, but looking at their clothes, I always feel a little strange in my heart, as if I have seen them somewhere. ”

Guo Hua thought for a while. When the people downstairs quieted down, they hurriedly whistled and called Xiao Er up.

"Come, come, come, add two more pots of wine to the master. ”

"Oh no. You wait. The little two walked out of the staircase, answered, and planned to retreat.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk", Guo Miao's eyebrows were crossed, and the chopsticks slammed on the table, "What's the matter? ”

"Oh, this master, how dare you be a little one, you can't take care of it, you don't take care of it," Xiao Er hurriedly stepped forward, almost knelt down, and pleaded with a face, "You don't know, this is a hard stubble, a group of people are arguing there, uncle, you take care of it, take care of it." ”

"Who?"

"Oh, do you know, the two who came are the son of today's concubine, Dali Temple Shaoqing Dugu Huan Dugu, and the other is the sixth son of Guo Ziyi, Guo Lao Linggong, the first person in today's meritorious service, Guo Ziyi, Guo Lao Linggong's sixth son, you say how can we afford these two, I can't live in your place, you can bear with it." ”

When Guo Yu heard this, the person who came was himself. I almost didn't have fun, but fortunately, someone covered it with a skin mask, and others couldn't see the change in their faces.

"Okay, Uncle will stay in your store tonight, let's go and prepare a good guest room first. Let's go down. ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, he quickly nodded and retreated.

It's getting late. Xiao Er sent two candles, and the opposite street and alley were also lit up in twos and threes.

The drums announcing the closure of the city gates had been beating for a long time, and there was no longer a single figure in the market.

Duguhuan hadn't appeared yet, and Guo Hua couldn't help but feel a little impatient. He has never dealt with Dugu Huan, but he always looks at that person with an indifferent face, and he should be a rigid person. Why is there no one yet? Could it be that they will also play some kind of hide-and-seek tricks?

However, according to the eldest brother's explanation, the two just met in this inn and set off early tomorrow morning, without specifically explaining how to connect. It's too bad now, didn't the eldest brother forget?

The gates finally closed with a creaking sound. Guo Hua drank the last sip of wine in the pot and swayed downstairs.

The people downstairs were still noisy, shouting the wine order with their fists, and they had no intention of dispersing. The two people known as Guo Hua and Duguhuan were lined up at the same table, quietly enjoying the wine and a large pot of mutton.

Therefore, when Guo Hua swayed down and walked down, he soon saw the two of them.

One is Duguhuan. One is Guo Xuan.

Guo Hua's heart suddenly emptied, and the universe of heaven and earth suddenly receded, leaving only a boundless nothingness.

"Hehe, that person is Guo Xuan, so who am I?

Guo Hua took advantage of the strength of the wine and sat down next to a table, still swaying, squinting, pretending to be refreshed, and looked at the people in the lobby.

These people are all strangers. That Dugu Huan is also a disguiser. However, it can be seen that the other party still put a lot of thought into it, and the body shape and posture of the two are really similar to themselves and Dugu Huan.

"Haven't you seen your uncle eat wine?"

At the other table, a few entourages gathered around and shouted to eat and drink, and a young junior, with an arrogant and proud face, saw Guo Wu stunned there, looking in his direction, and shouted at Guo Yao.

Guo Hua smiled and waved his hand at the man, signaling that he didn't want to cause trouble, so he called Xiao Er to take him to the backyard guest room.

Guo Hua is also a big-hearted person, and he is a little drunk, so he simply washed his face, went to bed and lay down in clothes, and fell asleep. Thinking that I can't see Duguhuan tonight, I'll see you tomorrow morning.

The restaurant in the front yard gradually quieted down and closed the field.

The winter night in the north has a special crisp coldness. The snow was falling again. The cold wind howling outside the window, and the warmth inside the house is like spring, such a night should have been a good night's sleep.

Just when Guo Hua was sleeping deeply, there was a faint noise of noise.

At first, Guo Hua didn't want to pay attention to it, it was common for drunk guests to make trouble in the inn.

The noise intensified, and there was no intention of stopping, and occasionally there was the sound of swords clashing.

"No, it's the sound of someone fighting. Guo Hua suddenly lost his sleepiness, and suddenly remembered the task of his trip, which really shouldn't be careless.

Fortunately, he was lying in his clothes and rolled out of bed at the moment. The candle was probably blown out by Xiao Er, who sent him into the room, Guo Hua grabbed the two Yi knives in the dark, and carried the treasure bag on his back. Sneak up in front of the window.

The courtyard was silvery white, and the disc-like moon shone like snow as day.

A group of people I saw in the evening were fighting people in the courtyard. To be precise, the two of them in the siege battle circle. It seems that the two of them came to sneak attack and failed, but were trapped.