Prologue: The story before departure

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There are mountains outside the mountains, and there are heavens outside the sky.

In the vastness of the universe, the number of stars in the Ganges changes surprisingly and endlessly.

On the land of China, splendid rivers and mountains, stretching for thousands of miles, there are countless magnificent mountains, thousands of peaks compete for the majestic, majestic and magnificent, the mountains are undulating, the sea of clouds is rolling and rushing, dotted between the great mountains and rivers.

Almost every mountain peak has a long history and all kinds of magical legends, the mountain is majestic, the peaks are steep, the proud bones are facing the wind, the momentum is majestic, and the hard backbone of this magnificent mountain and river is built.

It has been recorded in the legend that in ancient times, there were immortal strange people in the mountains, who held the supreme power, could absorb the aura of the mountain, swallow the clouds and spit out the moon, break through the mortal body, fly with the sword, and chase the wind and the moon! The sea of stars is flying! Under the sky, the sword qi is vertical and horizontal.

They hope to penetrate the eternal mysteries of heaven and earth in order to achieve the unity of heaven and man......

With the change of the times, human beings have gradually forgotten those ancient legends, however, when disasters and crises come, these heroes are still needed to stand up on the battlefield of the new era......

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Changbai Mountain is located in the northeast of China, is one of the ten famous mountains, the ancient trees in the mountain are towering, the flowers and plants are strange, the mountains are towering, the strange peaks stand in a forest, since ancient times, it is a collection of strange peaks, strange stones, hidden valleys, beautiful water, ancient trees, rare grasses as one of the scenic spots.

There is a big lake on the top of the mountain, called the heavenly pool, and the water of the summer melt pond is blue; The frozen ice surface in winter is white, surrounded by 16 mountain peaks, only there is a narrow channel between Tianhuo Peak and Guanri Peak overflowing, it is the source of the three rivers of Songhua River, Tumen River and Yalu River.

In the Changbai Mountain, the ravines are steep and narrow, and the streams are murmuring and quiet. The cave is deep, the rock ravines are majestic, the canyon is dangerous, and the pine and cypress are hidden in it.

Since ancient times, it is said that there are immortals on the top of the mountain, and there are more mythical beasts cruising in the heavenly pool, and you can hear the sound of drum music and sword practice, its broad and majestic style and the original artistic conception of the wilderness, deeply shocked the heart of the traveler, and attracted people to compete to climb and visit.

In August, it was the height of summer, Xing Yishan was a junior in a certain university, it was the age of youth and fantasy, and she was bored at home during the summer vacation, so she set off a few days in advance, wanting to visit this long-admired strange mountain in the last summer vacation of her college career.

As the car slowly stopped on the side of the road, she put down her travel manual and got off the bus.

In the scorching weather of August, the sun riveted in the sky and shone vigorously, shaking people to the point that they couldn't open their eyes, and the sun was shining brightly and scorching, and the sun hit the body like a whip, and it was hot and painful.

Xing Yishan only felt a heat wave coming, his cheeks were hot, and he suddenly felt a little dizzy, almost unable to stand.

After a moment of calm, she raised her eyes and saw a busy traffic at the foot of the mountain, a prosperous scene of people coming and going, the sound of selling, noisy, and the sound of merchants.

She frowned, stood in the shade for a long time before relieving herself, looking at the bustling scenic area, and suddenly regretted the trip.

"Brother, sister, do you want to stay? Air conditioning, with computer. ”

"Dude, look at your phone! Newly received! Cheap and cheap. New Love Crazy 76! ”

"Dude, do you want to smuggle shoes? Nike Adi has it, it's just behind the building......"

"Meat skewers, meat skewers, big skewers! It's not fragrant, it's not money! ”

Xing Yishan stepped forward and walked up the steps to the passage. But one suddenly jumped out of her side and shouted at her: "Changchun!" Shenyang!! Harbin!! One short, one short, there's a big seat! Get in the car and go! ”

Xing Yishan went around the big circle vigilantly, avoiding the driver who was soliciting customers, then turned around and glared at the man fiercely, and left in a hurry.

Before he could take a few steps, he was confronted by a teenager in a beach pants and vest blocking the way, only to see him staring at him, smiling brightly, and shouting in his mouth: "Eat, stay (xu), eat, stay (xu)." ”

Xing Yishan held the small bag, walked around his body in disgust, and glanced at the small shop behind him: Hongchen Inn.

What a vulgar name it is!

This young man looks a little childish, but he looks handsome, and he is a handsome guy. But why can't I even speak Mandarin, then read accommodation (SU), not live "Xu"!

Xing Yishan secretly sneered, but before she could take a few steps, she suddenly felt a cold in her lower abdomen, cold sweat broke out, and she trembled all over.

Broken!

Xing Yishan knew that he must have gotten up in the morning, and he was in a hurry to catch the car, coupled with the air conditioner that had been blowing on the bus all morning, so that he had some stomach chills and heat stroke.

Xing Yishan covered her aching lower abdomen, hesitated for a while, and could only turn around and ask the young man, "Can you cook here?" ”

"Yes, what are you doing with the store?" The boy said with a big grin.

"Then can you cook me a bowl of ginger soup, put more shredded ginger, and I'll give you more money." Xing Yishan remembered the trick his father had taught him, and began to discuss it with the young man.

"Okay, come in, come in, the sun is so poisonous outside, come in and rest." The young man welcomed Xing Yishan to the inn and sat down, and smiled at him, "Wait, it's okay right away." ”

As soon as the young man turned around and slipped into the back kitchen, Xing Yishan began to look at the small shop.

It is a simple house, a small two-storey building with a dining room on the ground floor and a kitchen at the back, and an iron staircase leading to the second floor.

The equipment in the inn can be said to be simple, but it is also quite clean, with root carvings, calligraphy and paintings dotted on the wall, bringing some artistic atmosphere.

Xing Yishan sat in the inn and rested for a while, facing the wind, which was a little more refreshing.

After a while, the young man walked out of the back kitchen, and a bowl of ginger soup was served, the color was orange and red, and there were many ginger shreds in it, all as thick as a hair, and if you didn't look closely, you could hardly make out it.

Xing Yishan gulped down the ginger soup, fine beads of sweat appeared on the tip of his nose, his stomach gradually warmed up, and the pain disappeared little by little, and then he regained his spirit.

There is a hint of sweet taste in the ginger soup, the soup juice is thick, sweet and sour and slightly spicy, and it has a unique flavor, Xing Yishan never thought that a bowl of ginger soup could be so delicious, she raised her head with satisfaction, and saw the young man's gentle smile.

"How much?" Xing Yishan asked.

"No money."

"How's that going to work?" Xing Yishan suddenly became a little anxious.

"A bowl of ginger soup doesn't take much effort, if it costs money, it's a joke." The young man waved his hand nonchalantly and wiped the table next to him.

"This ......," Xing Yishan thought for a while, "I really don't know how to thank you." ”

"Hehe, no thanks, no thanks." The boy looked up a little embarrassed.

"That'...... Can you stay here? Xing Yishan couldn't think of a way to repay this young man, so he could only take a detour.

"Yes, there are rooms upstairs, and the bedding is changed every day, absolutely clean and hygienic." When the boy heard that someone was staying, he immediately became refreshed.

"Then I'll stay here tonight." Xing Yishan immediately made a decision, and then pointed to the menu on the table with a smile and asked, "Well, I still want a bowl of beef noodles, you must charge for this." ”

"Okay." The rag in the young man's hand flew and landed on the edge of the sink, and he walked into the back kitchen without looking back.

Xing Yishan watched this nimble boy walk into the kitchen, and couldn't help but smile, feeling much better.

She looked out the door to the bustling landscape, the vicious sun still shining, and on the other side of the window behind her, there was an elegant and quiet mountain field.

A bright sunlight shines in through the window, and as far as the eye can see, the sky is as blue as a wash, the white clouds are drifting leisurely, the mountains are green, the four fields are covered with green, and the flowers and branches are spread by the small river not far away, and the emerald green is like shade.

On the grass behind the shop, grasses and flowers grow vigorously and are covered with greenery. Graceful and colorful, together weaving a splendid mountain scenery.

The small flower beds built with broken bricks at the back of the building are also full of flowers, bunches, patches, bushes, doves, pine grass, lilies, quinoa, poppies, purple and red, full of life.

The place where a trail behind the mountain extends, is full of towering trees, the grass is still clinging, the tender green is dazzling, the green trees around are thick and straight, crawling full of green vine branches, intertwined and entangled, climbing up.

In the distance, the cliffs of the various peaks and cliffs stand tall, accompanied by the ethereal white clouds, covering the mountain with a hazy veil and adding infinite mystery.

You can faintly see a waterfall in the mountain, like Bai Lian, flying down, agitating the direct current, splashing up the waves like smoke clouds, like the heavenly maiden scattering flowers, the water vapor is filled with mist, as if "the Milky Way falls a thousand piles of snow, and the waterfall flows thousands of wisps of smoke".

The tranquility is so quiet, it really seems like a dream is not a dream, like a flower is not a flower, it is intoxicating, Xing Yishan almost feels as if he has come to a fairyland, and suddenly feels that the trip is worthwhile.

"Here comes the noodles." With a shout and a large bowl of noodles placed on the table, Xing Yishan turned around, carefully picked up the bowl, and took a sip gently.

The young man on the other side smiled and asked, "How is it?" ”

Xing Yishan picked up the chopsticks, sucked a noodle and slipped into his stomach, nodded at the young man, and smiled into two crescents with his eyes: "Well, it's delicious!" ”

"It's delicious, it's not blowing, it's ten miles and eight villages, you can't find anything more delicious than the noodles I ordered!" The boy boasted as he picked up the rag again.

"Well, you're just going to take care of the storefront by yourself?" Xing Yishan was eating noodles while chatting casually.

"yes, it's not much business."

"Didn't go to school?" Xing Yishan suddenly felt that it was a pity that such a clever young man didn't go to school.

The boy raised his head: "You're a college student, right?" ”

"Well, junior."

"Is college interesting? I'm going to college next month too. ”

"The university?" Xing Yishan asked curiously.

"Northern Normal University."

"Ah, then we're alumni!" Xing Yishan exclaimed in surprise.

"It can't be that coincidental, right?" The young man stood up, took out an admission letter from behind a fan hanging on the wall, handed it to Xing Yishan and asked, "Are you sure it's this university?" ”

"Yes, hey, I didn't expect to meet the shop opened by my junior brother while traveling." Xing Yishan suddenly became excited, "If you go in the second half of the year, you have to call me senior sister, and it won't be in vain, I will invite you to dinner when the time comes,...... Well, what's going on at school, I'm covering you too! ”

Xing Yishan patted his chest and began to make a wish.

"Hehe, that's great. Senior sister is full, let me add you vegetables? The boy was obviously a little surprised, and immediately asked with a smile.

"Eat enough, eat enough, don't need it." Xing Yishan hurriedly refused, "...... But it's only the second half of the year, and by next year, I'll have to go to an internship. ”

"Oh, you have to do an internship to go to college...... the teenager couldn't help frowning when he thought that he could only get along with this new alumnus for half a year, "Where do you go for an internship?" ”

"Well, I majored in librarianship, and I applied for an internship at the Dag HammarskjΓΆld Library of the United Nations in the first half of the year, and they told me a few days ago that I had passed." Xing Yishan proudly straightened up and announced with a little pride.

"Joint ...... UN. The young man on the other side opened his mouth and looked frightened, and then patted his head, "You are too fierce, senior sister." ”

"It's not, it's so chaotic in the United States now, and the number of applicants is not as large as in previous years, so I'm just picking up a leak." Xing Yishan blushed a little embarrassedly and explained.

"Where's that library?"

"The headquarters of the United Nations in New York."

"America......" The young man looked up at the blue sky and sighed, looking fascinated.

"You set up shop here, how do you go to school?" Xing Yishan hurriedly asked a question that he had been wondering about for a long time.

"Oh, I'm not idle after graduating from high school, help my aunt look at the store." The boy said casually.

"Oh." Xing Yishan lowered his head and glanced at the name on the admission letter, Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao finished his work, and came over again and asked, "Look at your face when you entered the store, you blew the air conditioner a little bit before you got off the car just now, right?" ”

"No, when I woke up in the morning, I wore less clothes, and I was shivering on the bus just now, but there are so many people, and I'm embarrassed to say." Xing Yishan said complainingly.

"Hmm." Qi Xiao nodded diagnostically, then he turned around, took out a thin stick more than three feet long from behind the counter, and gently touched Xing Yishan's shoulder.

Xing Yishan only felt that a stream of air spread from the tip of the small stick, and then bloomed along the veins of his limbs in an instant, and the clear and compelling air flow was as refreshing as the flowing water on this Changbai Mountain.

She suddenly felt a touch of coolness seeping into her bone marrow, and she couldn't help but shiver all over, and then she felt refreshed, the fatigue of the journey was swept away, and her spirit was also shocked.

"This ...... This is? Xing Yishan stood up blankly, experiencing an incredible feeling.

"A home remedy for heat stroke." Qi Xiao smiled, got up and walked back to the back kitchen.

"This, this is a home remedy?" Xing Yishan looked at her palms, only feeling that she had never been so healthy and energetic, she stared at the figure hidden by the blue cloth curtain in the back kitchen in disbelief, her heart was full of doubts and shock.

She must know that Qi Xiao, who answered the phone behind the door curtain, was also full of shock at this time!

"What?"

"Why?"

"It's not...... Why is this? ”

"What are you doing, this day is a day, let no one live!"

After a loud noise in the kitchen, Qi Xiao muttered and turned around with an unhappy face.

He looked at Xing Yishan a little depressed, and said faintly: "Senior sister, this bowl of noodles doesn't need your money, can you please help me look at the store for a while, and my aunt will come over in a while." ”

"I can't seem to go to this university!" Qi Xiao let out a long sigh and grabbed a long sword hanging from the wall.

"Look at the store, what's going on with your university?" Xing Yishan stood up in confusion.

"Because-" Qi Xiao held the hilt of the sword, gently pulled out the long sword, and suddenly a clear cold light burst out, which was a little dazzling, "The sword is out of the sheath." ”

In an instant, Xing Yishan suddenly felt a kind of power rising in Qi Xiao's body, and his temperament changed drastically, it was like a proud eagle, looking around, invincible momentum in the world.

"Senior sister, it seems that I am going to go one step ahead of you, let's see you in New York." Qi Xiao put away the long sword, turned around and smiled at Xing Yishan, turned around and left through the back door.

Xing Yishan was confused when he heard it, and he didn't know why, so he immediately didn't care about it and hurriedly followed.

When she arrived in the backyard, she saw that the empty mountains were lonely, covered with flowers and plants, and there was still the shadow of Qi Xiao?

Xing Yishan raised his head suspiciously, but saw a shining light flashing under the clear blue sky, thousands of miles in the sky, and the sword qi was vertical and horizontal.

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