"I guess it's a hallucination. ”

Feeling the unclear meaning implied in Mo Xuan's smile, the ghost shadow sighed secretly in his heart. His thoughts turned, and he found that Mo Xuan didn't show anything strange, so the ghost didn't think much about it.

Standing on a boulder, looking at the boundless golden desert like the sea in front of him, the ghost shadow sighed with emotion, how many years have passed, and he will come here again, I really miss it.

Turning his head, he saw Mo Xuan on the side, the ghost frowned slightly, Mo Xuan at this moment, his face was thick and heavy, and he didn't have a trace of curiosity to see new things and the liveliness that a teenager should have.

The ghost thought about it and felt that Mo Xuan might still be worried about the Mo clan and the patriarch, so he didn't take it to heart. Smiling, the ghost asked, "Young Master, how is it?"

Mo Xuan secretly exhaled, spit out the boredom in his heart, put a smile on his face, and said, "It's quite big, I've never seen a place like this before." ”

"This is the famous Kent Desert on the mainland, which is what we call Mobei. Don't look at the remoteness of this place, there are dozens of big families living here. The patriarch and I were here many years ago, but because it was so big, we had been here for almost a month before we came out. The ghost laughed.

Mo Xuan asked, "What did you do when you came here with your father?"

The ghost was stunned for a moment, smiled awkwardly, and said, "It's nothing, just passing by." Okay, let's not talk about that, young master, we are going to enter this desert next, the place we are going to this time is the Desolate Academy, the dean of the Desolate Academy and I know me, I am also much relieved to hand you over to him. ”

"Good. Mo Xuan nodded and didn't say anything more.

Glancing at Mo Xuan, the ghost thought for a while, and said, "Young master, now that you have arrived here, there is a sentence I hope you can keep in mind and never forget." ”

"What's that?" Mo Xuan was curious.

"Never trust someone else's words, especially a beautiful woman and a friend who calls you brothers. The ghost said solemnly.

Mo Xuan was puzzled and asked, "Why?"

"You don't need to know why, you just have to remember it. This sentence should have been said to you by the patriarch, but now I have to tell you in advance. The current continent is no longer the continent of the past, and the Mo clan is not the Mo clan of the past, because our clan is a branch of the ancient relics clan, and all the big clans are staring at the treasures in our hands, and they are thinking about how to eat us all the time. So young master, you must be careful here, don't trust others, although this place is very remote, but if something happens to you, then how sad should the patriarch be, and how should the Mo clan deal with the surrounding enemies? At that time, the Mo clan will definitely be divided by other big clans, and there will not even be any bones left. So young master, you must protect yourself, understand?" the ghost's face was soft, like an old man who was about to leave, leaving his last wish bitterly.

After hearing this, Mo Xuan paused for a moment and nodded heavily. "Uncle Ghost, don't worry, I am a descendant of the Mo clan, I know what to do, you just need to protect your father. ”

Mo Xuan said very seriously, and the perseverance in those words didn't look like a child at all.

After listening to Mo Xuan's words, the ghost shadow secretly felt astringent in his heart, and after thinking about it, he continued: "Also, young master, although I don't know if there are any enemies of my Mo clan here, but just in case, from today on, you will not call yourself a descendant of the Mo clan, and in the future, you will follow my ghost shadow surname, and you will be called Xuan Ying, okay." ”

Mo Xuan thought about it and nodded slightly.

"I don't know how long it will take me to return to the Mo clan this time. If it's nothing serious, I'll come back as soon as possible, and if the patriarch tells me to stay, then I shouldn't be able to come back anytime soon. As he spoke, the ghost shadow flicked his fingers, and a black scroll appeared in his hand, and said: "Young Master, this is the Shadow Technique, the Three Rank Source Technique, if you gather the ten veins during this time and condense the Martial Yuan, then you can cultivate according to this technique." This Shadow Technique is a universal source method, and it will not cause any negative impact on you, and after you awaken your bloodline and find out your attributes, then I will arrange for you to cultivate a source technique that matches your attributes. ”

Taking the scroll and looking at the three big words "Shadow Jue" written on it, Mo Xuan felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, hearing the ghost shadow's explanation like his last words, he had realized something, but he didn't want to say it, he didn't want to get in the way of the ghost and his father because of himself.

"Uncle Ghost, if you can't come back, I will avenge you. Mo Xuan whispered, rubbing the scroll in his palm, and a teardrop silently fell on the waistline of the scroll, splashing several lines of cold water.

Although Mo Xuan's voice was soft, it was like a hammer smashing into the ghost's heart. The tip of his nose was sore, and the tears instantly swept his eyes, but they did not fall because of the ghost's joyful smile. The ghost shadow reached out and touched Mo Xuan's head, and said with a smile: "Silly boy, how can your ghost uncle die so easily, don't worry, when your bloodline awakens, I will definitely come back to pick you up." ”

"Hmm. Mo Xuan snorted and nodded seriously.

"Oh, yes. The palm of his hand was taken back from Mo Xuan's head, and the ghost figure touched it in his arms, and immediately took out a dark black short sword, this short sword was only the size of a palm, and it was as thin as a thick, there was no blade, and the sword body was engraved with strange lines, which looked like a plaything.

Handing the short sword into Mo Xuan's hand, the ghost said: "You put away this short sword, there is half a zhang space hidden in the sword body, after opening it, you can put precious things inside, which can be regarded as a small mobile locker." ”

Taking the short sword, Mo Xuan curiously looked at the lines on the sword's body, but he couldn't see anything strange. "This thing, how to use it. ”

"Try a drop of blood. The ghost laughed.

Mo Xuan cut off his finger as he said, and a drop of blood came out. Sure enough, when the blood fell on the body of the sword, the short sword, which was still dark, suddenly turned red, red like lava, and after a few seconds, it slowly dimmed.

Mo Xuan's face was full of surprise. The ghost said: "The finger pressed the 'Hui' shape on the hilt of the sword, and the heart opened silently. ”

Mo Xuan did so, and sure enough, he just pronounced 'open' in his heart, and the short sword actually split in two from the middle, revealing the hidden space in the sword body.

The hidden space was dark, and in the center of the darkness, there were a few rays of light. Mo Xuan took a closer look and found that the light was also a scroll, but the scroll was hidden in the deepest depths, and his palm couldn't touch it at all.

"Is this a scroll??How should I take this out?," Mo Xuan asked.

"It's very simple, you put the 'Shadow Trick' against the sword, and it will automatically be sucked in. If you want to take it out, just use your mind to feel it, and then you can take out what you need. The ghost said.

Mo Xuan nodded, and did it as he said, and it was really magical. After playing with the short sword twice in his hand, Mo Xuan put it away and inserted it into the shoe.

"This short sword contains a topographical map of the Kent Desert and the method of awakening your bloodline, as well as a scroll of source arts, although it may not be needed now, but I still leave them to you. In case I don't come back on time, this thing can at least help you at a critical time. The ghost said.

Mo Xuan nodded, took the short sword out of the shoe, and stuffed it directly into the "Shen Armor", he wanted to protect himself.

Seeing what Mo Xuan did, the ghost didn't say anything, stood up, clapped his hands, and said, "Okay, that's all I can explain, young master, what will the road be in the future, or you have to go by yourself." No matter how much I do, it's useless. ”

"Well, got it. Patting the short sword on his chest, Mo Xuan nodded and said.

......

One in one and one in less, standing side by side. Standing on top of the boulder, looking at the endless desert in front of them, the two of them bowed their heads from time to time and whispered, at this time the sun was high in the sky, and the heat wave was rolling, but the two of them had no intention of leaving.

"Alright, it's time to go into the desert. Patting Mo Xuan's shoulder, the ghost chuckled.

Mo Xuan nodded, and took the lead in stepping on the desert realm, walking all the way in the direction that Gui Yin said. The ghost shadow followed, although his steps were not slow or slow, but there was a trace of reluctance in his eyes.

Walking all the way, about ten kilometers away, there is a dune inn. Tucked away under the sand dunes, the inn is made entirely of yellow sand and gravel, and from a distance, it looks like a whole with the desert.

Walking towards the inn, before he got close to the inn, an old man came out of it. This old man has a white beard and white hair, a linen robe wraps his body very tightly, he holds a dead wood in his hand, he walks with a little trembling tail, and his white hair is a little messy from the flying sand and stones, and he looks embarrassed.

However, it was such an embarrassed old man, who really made his retreat spirit, because from this old man's body, he sensed a sense of danger.

The old man walked over slowly, stayed close to the ghost and shadow two, stopped, and asked softly, "Dare to ask the two, but are you a friend of Xiaoyou?"

The little friend in the old man's mouth is Mo Xun.

Hearing the old man's question, the ghost shadow clenched his fists and said, "Exactly, dare to ask the old gentleman...?"

The old man touched his beard and replied, "I am the dean of the Desolate Academy, Gu Qiuyi, I have been waiting for the two of you here for more than a long time. ”

"Gu Qiuyi, what a familiar name. The ghost shadow thought secretly in his heart, and then suddenly, he was a little surprised: "Desolate Saint King Gu Qiuyi, I heard that the Desolate Saint King was far away from the world, but I didn't expect you to be here, and you became the dean of the Desolate Academy, this is really unexpected." ”

Desolation Saint King Gu Qiuyi, a peak martial king in the early years. This old gentleman was born with only six veins, but with his own efforts, he stepped into the rank of martial king. This kind of great perseverance is unsatisfactory to everyone on the mainland. Moreover, Mr. Gu naturally likes to study medicine, and there are countless people who have been pulled back from the brink of death by him, and it is precisely this kind of reason that has also created Gu Qiuyi's reputation.

But in recent years, Gu Qiuyi has rarely appeared on the mainland, and some people even suspect that he has passed away, but they didn't expect to be here.

"Hehe, what a barren saint king, everyone is just love, the old man is just here to have a leisure. Gu Qiu touched his beard, his eyes swept over the ghost shadow and Mo Xuan, and asked, "Is this young man the child that Xun Xiaoyou said?"

"Yes, his name is Xuanying, and he is the son of a friend. But because I need to go out recently, I can't take care of it, so I hope that he can temporarily live in the Barren Academy, and when I finish my business, I will come back and pick him up immediately, and ask Mr. Gu to agree. The ghost shadow patted Mo Xuan on the shoulder and said.

"I see. Gu Qiuyi touched his long beard and said, "Since it is entrusted by Xiaoyou, then the old man will definitely do his best." But there is one thing that the old man dares to ask, dare to ask what is the relationship between you and Xun Xiaoyou?"

"I've known each other for many years, and I'm a good friend. The ghost was brief.

Gu Qiu nodded and said, "Well, people who value love and righteousness, my Desolate Academy will definitely not refuse to go a thousand miles." Don't worry, Xuanying is placed here by the old man, I see that he is still young, if he likes it, the old man can arrange for him to study in the academy, of course, this has your consent. ”

"This relationship is good, then thank you Mr. Gu. The ghost smiled and hugged his fists in thanks.

"It is just a matter of being entrusted by others and being loyal to others. Since the old man agreed to follow Xiaoyou, then he will naturally do it, and it should be regarded as repaying him for helping him many years ago. Gu Qiu smiled indifferently, and said: "Okay, standing here and talking is inevitably a loss of hospitality, it's not early, let's hurry to the academy, the sand bandits here have been making a lot of noise recently, if you go back late, I'm afraid there will inevitably be a toss." ”

As he spoke, Gu Qiuyi turned around directly to lead the way.

The ghost shadow thought about it, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Old Mr. Gu, I won't go to the Barren Academy, and Xuanying will trouble the old man in the future." ”

Gu Qiu paused, looked at the ghost, nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then you guys can say a few words, I'll wait in front." ”

Gu Qiuyi whispered softly and walked towards the sand dunes in the distance.

Looking at Gu Qiuyi's back, after he was far away, the ghost squatted down, looked at Mo Xuan, and said: "Young master, you must say goodbye to you for a thousand miles, I will send you here, and after entering the academy, listen to Mr. Gu's words carefully, the old man is kind and kind, and he should not bully you." But people who guard against people are indispensable, and all the things of the Mo Clan, don't tell outsiders, and don't reveal your identity, so as not to be hurt by others, understand?"

"Don't worry, Uncle Ghost, take care of yourself along the way, I'll take care of myself. Mo Xuan nodded and said.

"Very good, this is the courage that my Mo clan children should have, with your words, I am much more relieved. The ghost smiled, patted Mo Xuan on the shoulder, and said: "Also, after entering the academy, cultivation can't be left behind, in order to prevent others from identifying the identity, try not to practice the source method and source technique of the Mo clan, first learn the things in the 'Shadow Sword', I think it should be enough to cultivate for a while." ”

"Good. Mo Xuan nodded.

Looking at Mo Xuan's little face, the ghost sighed and said, "Okay, that's all I need to say." It's not too early, you can go to the Barren Academy with Mr. Gu now. It's time for me to return to the clan too, and there are still many things I need to deal with, the patriarch. ”

"Okay, Uncle Ghost, take care. Mo Xuan nodded, glanced at the ghost with a calm face, and then turned around and walked towards the sand dunes in the distance.

"Ancestors of the Mo clan, bless this kid more. The ghost sighed in his heart, looking at Mo Xuan's thin back, full of worry.

Mo Xuan lowered his head and walked, and when he walked to Gu Qiu's side, he suddenly turned around and shouted at the ghost: "Uncle Ghost, go back, don't worry, I will take your words to heart, and I will take care of myself." Also, you have to talk your word, I'm here waiting for you to pick me up. ”

Mo Xuan's voice echoed between the sand dunes, a smile on his face, but his eyes were already full of tears.

Seeing the little boy waving to him in the distance, the ghost couldn't help but feel a little reluctant, and his eyes were slightly red.

"Uncle Ghost is a good talker, and as soon as the matter is over, I will come back to pick you up and take you home immediately. ”

As the words fell, the ghost turned around directly, and walked towards the road he had come from without looking back.

Standing on the high ground of the sand dunes, looking at the back of the ghost, Mo Xuan's gaze did not shift for a moment. The ghost shadow walked farther and farther, and the back became smaller and smaller, until it turned into a little bit, and Mo Xuan withdrew his gaze.

"Uncle Ghost...", murmured softly, and Mo Xuan's tears rained down.

Gu Qiu looked at it, walked over, patted Mo Xuan's shoulder, and said, "Your ghost uncle loves you very much, and the fact that he can send you to me is enough to show that he cares about your safety." In that case, then how can you cry? You will only make your ghost uncle more worried. Wipe away your tears and smile, only if you take care of yourself, your ghost uncle won't be worried, understand?"

Gu Qiu comforted peacefully.

When Mo Xuan heard this, he wiped away his tears directly, looked at Gu Qiuyi, and said, "Old man, you are right, I can't cry, I want to be fine, I must not let Uncle Ghost worry about me." ”

As he spoke, Mo Xuan turned his tears into laughter, although the smile was still a little reluctant.

"That's right. Gu Qiuyi smiled and said, "Let's go, let's go back to the academy." From now on, you will be a student of my Deserted Academy, and there are many children of your age in the Academy, and I think you should be able to have fun there. ”

"Well, I'll trouble the dean in the future. Mo Xuan thanked him.

Hearing this, Gu Qiuyi was slightly surprised, looked at Mo Xuan, and said with a smile: "I know such an accident at a young age, yes, I am a good seedling." It's a pity that the strength is a little lower, if the cultivation can keep up, then I'm afraid that my barren academy will have more 'red clothes'. ”

Gu Qiuyi whispered, his gaze rolling back and forth on Mo Xuan, his expression deeply interesting.

"Dean, what are you talking about in red?" Hearing Gu Qiuyi's whisper, Mo Xuan asked curiously.

"It's nothing, it's just a status symbol of my Deserted Academy, you don't need to know it now. Gu Qiu smiled, stretched out his hand to the sky due north, and said: "That direction is the direction of the Barren Academy, six hundred miles away from here, let's hurry now, I hope there is still a sword in the station, otherwise with our foot strength, we can only sleep in the desert tonight." ”

"Is it the kind of beast that looks like a unicorn?" Mo Xuan asked.

Gu Qiu nodded and said, "That's right, but the calves here are all domesticated, they are very fast and extremely durable, so they will be used as vehicles here." ”

"But Dean, why do you want to use the Qiang to travel instead of flying with the Imperial Qi? I think with your strength, the distance of six hundred miles should not be that far. Mo Xuan asked curiously, the head of the hall, even if the strength is not strong, then how can he have the strength of the martial sect level. Six hundred miles away, although not far but not close, since you are in a hurry, why give up flying and choose to travel by car, this is really incomprehensible.

Hearing this, Gu Qiuyi glanced at Mo Xuan deeply and said, "You are young, but you know a lot, I think you should not be an ordinary child." ”

As soon as Gu Qiuyi said this, Mo Xuan instantly secretly said that it was not good, but he didn't expect that before he stepped into the gate of the barren academy, he would be suspected of his identity, it seems that he must be cautious when speaking in the future.

"Woe comes from the mouth, and you will pay attention to it in the future. Mo Xuan thought to himself.

"No matter who you are, as long as you don't target me for the Desolate Academy, I won't interfere. Seeing Mo Xuan's nervousness and embarrassment, Gu Qiu laughed, and then said: "Xuanying, you should be here for the first time in Mobei, and you don't know a lot of things here." Others may not be important, but there is one thing that you must keep in mind and never forget. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Don't try to fly over this desert, or you'll be miserable. ”

"Why?"

"Because there's a curse here. ”