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Chixue Mountain, is the most precipitous part of the Chixue Mountain Range, thousands of meters above sea level, covered with snow all year round, and the snow there is of course red, so it is also called "Soul Mountain". In fact, in the Demon Realm, red, white, and black snow are all very common, so this red snow doesn't mean anything, it's just a difference in color.

This red blood, for Tao Xiaozhi, Amu and the iron bucket who experienced it for the first time, there was an indescribable mystery, they were curious, surprised, and faintly afraid, but when they picked up this snow for the first time, they already felt that there was no difference from ordinary snow.

If Jiu Shengjun hadn't invited them to his home, I am afraid that they would have thought that it would be difficult for them to reach the blue sky in the Red Snow Mountain, and they would even be buried in the red dyed snow! Jiu Shengjun provided them with cold-resistant clothes, meat and wine to quench their hunger, and provided them with the necessary materials to cross the Snow Mountain. What's more, his daughter also personally acted as a guide and led them through the Chixue Mountain.

"When you cross the Red Snow Mountain, the weather and the route are very important, and if you don't choose well, you will be unlucky. Kukatsuo explained to them. In the event of severe weather such as heavy snowfall, even the most experienced climbers will be deterred, and the route should be chosen based on safety and speed, knowing the shape of the mountain, and avoiding places where avalanches often occur. Obviously, today's weather is warm and occasionally sunny, which is a good weather, and with Kukatsuo's many years of experience in crossing the Red Snow Mountain, the route she chose is also worthy of recognition. "If nothing else, in just two days, I will definitely take you through the Red Snow Mountain. ”

"How are we going to spend the night? I mean there are no houses on the hill。。。。。。。。。 "Silly Star's concern is not unfounded, because everyone is thinking about the same problem.

Kukatsuo smiled drunkenly, "If we can reach the top of the mountain before dark, nothing will be a problem。。。。。。。 I don't know where her confidence comes from, but everyone thinks it always makes sense.

They stumbled their canes, carried their burdens, and left a series of footprints in the Red Snow Mountain, and went all the way up to the top of the Azure Red Snow Peak, all the way without incident.

Not surprisingly, before dark, they successfully reached the summit of the lowest mountain in the Chixue Mountains. Although the high places were unbearable, and the air pressure made them almost breathless, they were still very happy—the mountains were full of air, the red snow was dyed, the cold wind was cold, and all the magnificent scenes were in full view, and the joy of conquering the mountains, could they have any reason not to be careful? Unfortunately, it was too early to dark, and these beautiful scenery were erased by the night, leaving a little regret. After reaching the top of the mountain, they finally understood where Kukatsuo's confidence came from—a sturdy wooden hut on the mountain that was buried in red blood! At first, the house was completely buried by thick snow, but after Katsuo Kusakatsuo instructed everyone to chisel out the ice and break the thick red ice, the door of the hut was finally revealed! The furnace pit and some simple daily necessities, but they still feel the warmth of home, especially after lighting a fire and taking a sip of wine, this feeling is even stronger! This small warm space can stand for many years in the cold storm and snow, which is also a great construction project!

According to Jiu Shengnan, this house was built by their father and daughter many years ago, to meet the needs of the Red Snow Mountain, and to leave a place for pedestrians to live in the Snow Mountain. But in fact, there are only a few people who go to the other side of the mountain all year round, and if they make it there alive, they will be impressed by this little cabin. Even the great unicorn knight smiled and stayed in this house, and left a poem on the wall: Watching the red snow at night

The red snow is dyed in the beautiful night, and the stars are shining in the depths of the blue sky.

I laugh at the sky and cry, but I shine the light on thousands of homes.

It has the signature and time of the laughing tour.

Tao Xiaozhi touched his chin and looked at it with interest, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as mysterious as this red snow.

"Do you see something?" said Kukatsuo, puzzled.

"No, it's just a habitual expression~~~" Tao Xiaozhi's smile was already incomprehensible, which was not strange in itself.

"In my opinion-" Jiu Shengnan said with a smile, "This poem is about the poet's night view of the snow-capped mountains, and it expresses the poet's strong feelings for the country and the people, especially the last two sentences, which show this feeling vividly。。。。。。。。 It's really good poetry and good feelings!"

"It seems that under the influence of alcohol, your brain is quite bright~~"

Jiu Shengnan poured a few sips of warm wine and laughed: "Actually, I 。。。。。。。。 I don't know how to read, my dad told me. ”

"Don't be modest, if you are too modest, you will become a hypocrite!" Tao Xiaozhi said, "I still remember that you wrote me a note to tell me the news of the old man who forgot about it。。。。。。。。。 Don't try to fool me!"

Speaking of this topic, how did Jiu Shengnan know the news of the old man who forgot his feelings? Tao Xiaozhi threw this question to her.

Jiu Shengnan explained that because Jiu Shengjun and Bu Feiyun, the owner of Waterfall Villa, are also old acquaintances, so she often goes to the village to take a turn, so she learned the news of the old man who forgot his love.

"What if a blizzard comes tonight?" "The bucket couldn't believe that the little cabin could withstand the blizzard winds, just as he didn't believe that the lamb in the house would fill his stomach.

"Then you'd better pray~~" Kukatsuo sneered.

Tao Xiaozhi said: "Don't worry, since this hut can stand on the top of the mountain for several years, it always has its reason." ”

The silly star curled up in Lan Hao's arms, not only because of the cold, but said with an uneasy expression: "I heard that there is a snow monster on the Red Snow Mountain, with a very big mouth, and it will run out at night to find someone to eat。。。。。。。。 Apparently she grew up listening to stories like this, and even though she understood that the story might be made up, now that she was there, it felt different.

"What's there to be afraid of, aren't there demons and monsters everywhere?" In the eyes of the iron bucket, in this demon world, even the stupid stars belong to the category of "demons and monsters".

"For you, you are not afraid of anything but hunger。。。。。。。。 After Silly Xingxing said this, the hunger of the iron bucket hit, and he quickly stuffed a few pieces of cured mutton that had not yet been heated into his mouth, so as not to be "afraid".

"Sister Katsuo, is this story true?" Silly Xing leaned closer to Ku Katsuo's side, taking her hand, desperate for the answer.

"It's said to be true。。。。。。。。 Kukatsuo took a few sips of wine and sighed, "However, I've never encountered 。。。。。。。 Hope to see you tonight。。。。。 Then she laughed drunkenly, scaring Silly Star into Lan Hao's arms.

Tao Xiaozhi raised his glass and said: "After drinking this glass of wine, there are no fucking demons and monsters - sleep well, the sky will be bright, cheers!"

Cheers !!

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Although the wine warms the heart, it also numbs some nerves, and the fire continuously delivers heat, but they don't fall asleep as quickly as they imagined, and only the dead can sleep on this damn cold night! In this cold state, everyone shiveres as if they can shake off the ice! But a person sleeps peacefully, that is, Tietong, with his thick protective layer, his snoring sound shook the sky, and every breath shook the ice strip on the roof, which was another reason why they couldn't sleep.

Tao Xiaozhi pushed Amu next to him: "Have you seen the stupid star, why isn't she here。。。。。。。。。 ”

Amu muttered sleepily, "It seems convenient to go out。。。。。。。 Then he closed his eyes again and went back to sleep.

Tao Xiaozhi waited for a while, but there was no movement, and the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became: since she was afraid of some snow monsters, how could she dare to go out? So, he pushed Jiu Shengnan and said, "Silly Xingxing has been out for a long time, you can go out and see her。。。。。。。。。 ”

Jiu Shengnan's drunkenness was not gone, and he said vaguely: "She will come back after throwing up。。。。。。。。 Come on, come on, do this again。。。。。。。。。 "Apparently she's still in another world.

Tao Xiaozhi got up and was about to go out, but there was a scream outside, and it was soon blown away by the cold wind - it was a stupid star!

Tao Xiaozhi broke out of the door, the red snow was flying outside, in the night with a slightly bright forehead and in the cold wind, it was red and miserable, and he couldn't tell where the sound came from!

"Silly star, where are you?" there was no response, only the whirring wind. He looked around and couldn't find her, where to find her on a snowy night?

Silly Xingxing didn't come out, but Huoxing angrily ran out with a fly swatter, and scolded at him, "Where did you hide my dear cousin?"

"Don't be impulsive, the most important thing now is to get your dear cousin back!" the words woke up the fire star like a slap, and he rushed into the snow like crazy, howling all the way.

By this time, the people in the house had already woken up (and if they didn't wake up, they would have been woken up by the cold wind blowing from the door), and they all came out. Ask what happened.

Tao Xiaozhi said: "The stupid star is gone." ”

Jiu Shengnan said: "What's going on。。。。。。。。。 ”

"It's easy for her。。。。。。。。 Then I heard her scream。。。。。。。。 I don't know what's going on。。。。。。。 ”

"Could it be for the snow monster。。。。。。。 The iron bucket couldn't go on, he didn't believe it at all before, and now he began to waver.

"No way, there are no snow monsters on the mountain at all, they are all made up by those boring people!"

Kukatsuo denied this claim.

"Don't be verbose, everyone will definitely find Little Star if they follow me!" Lan Hao interrupted their discussion and began to sniff with his nose - don't forget, he is a werewolf, he has a nose as sensitive as a dog, and if you give me some items from Silly Star, you will definitely find her whereabouts.

Lan Hao's gray face turned iron-blue, and he gritted his teeth, as if he had "sniffed" out what was going on—"Uncle Lan, where is the stupid star?" said Huoxing as he tugged at Lan Hao.

"Don't worry, just follow me!"

In a cautious manner, they left the iron bucket and Jiu Shengnan behind, and if the stupid star suddenly returned, they would also have a response.

Under the guidance of Lan Hao's nose, they walked towards the snowy night with stone lamps and torches. Tao Xiaozhi never doubted the sense of smell of dogs and wolves, but he questioned the route Lan Hao took: "Are we going in the wrong direction?"

"How?"

Tao Xiaozhi touched his chin and said, "It stands to reason that we should go to a place where there are footprints。。。。。。。。。 "No matter whether the stupid star ran away by himself or was taken captive, he would always leave footprints, and he would not be covered by snow so quickly, but Lan Hao walked to a place where there were no footprints, this is where Tao Xiaozhi was puzzled.

"Apart from our own footprints, have you found any other ones?" Lan Hao asked rhetorically.

Except for a few footprints left by the stupid star in front of the door, there was no trace of any other person or beast, why was that? Could it be that some flying man (orcs, monsters, etc.) had taken her captive?

"You don't understand, just follow me!" Lan Hao continued to explore the way with his nose.

Crossing several higher hills, Lan Hao suddenly stopped, prostrate on the ground, his gray nose against the snow, his eyes rolling around, and then wandering around blindly.

"What's wrong?" Amu asked, puzzled.

Lan Hao gritted his teeth and said, "The smell is gone!"

Huoxing jumped on Lan Hao, grabbed his shirt and said, "This 。。。。。。。 How the hell is going on?!How could it have disappeared all at once。。。。。。。。 ”

"I don't know, all of a sudden, it's gone。。。。。。 ”

"If you sniff it again, maybe it's because the wind is so strong。。。。。。。。。 ”

"It's weird。。。。。。。。 Lan Hao said uneasily, "Even within a few hundred meters, I could smell this smell, but it suddenly disappeared。。。。。。。。。 It's like being wrapped in something。。。。。。。 ”

She was swallowed by a snow monster?

"Could it be that your nose is frozen?" At any time, Amu never forgot to show his humor.

"Where are you, dear cousin?" said the cries of the fiery stars in the wind, and there was no echo.

"Don't worry, little star, she's fine. Lan Hao sighed.

Huoxing said angrily, "How do you know?!"

"Let's go back, it's useless to look for it。。。。。。。。 ”

"How can you say such a thing?!" Huoxing jumped on Lan Hao again, pulled his shirt, raised the fly swatter, and no longer took his rank in his eyes, "If you dare to talk nonsense, I will beat your face like a pig's head!"

"You can't beat me back。。。。。。 Lan Hao's expression was quite complicated, with uneasy fear, but there was no worry。。。。。。。。

"Do you know where she is?" Tao Xiaozhi asked suddenly.

"I don't know。。。。。。。。 Lan Hao looked thoughtfully at the dark sky, "But I know who captured her—"