Chapter 53: The Oath of Fire and Ice
The evening breeze was blowing, the waves were layered, Qin Mo was leaning on the railing next to the boat, several dolphins were chasing the waves opened by the Caria, and the seabirds sang a clear evening song to guide the captain. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info the sea and the sky in the glow, like a splendid oil painting, the sunset washed out a dazzling pillar of fire at the junction of water and sky, on which the clouds and smoke are just around, just like the smoke formed by the volcanic eruption in the air, above the clouds, a lonely snow peak suspended in the sky, not dyed orange by the glow at all, vaguely exudes a holy atmosphere.
"The Oath of Ice and Fire, I can't imagine that you have been bumped into a miracle twice when you come to sea. ”
It was Karia who spoke, I don't know when she came, she always looked a little unaccustomed, Qin Mo only then found that she was wearing a pair of high heels, which was a little taller than herself, but there was an indescribable charm. She put on an overcoat, put her hands in her pockets, and stood beside Qin Mo.
The strange thing that Karia said is the scene in front of her, and the one floating in the sky is the main peak of the Luoshen Mountain, which is generally invisible on the sea, and even if you do, it is foggy. The formation of a blazing pillar of fire under the reflection of the setting sun against the sea also requires a specific time and a specific angle, and the clouds in the middle are like the collision of ice and fire. People call this scene the "Ice and Fire Oath".
Hearing this name alone, Qin Mo would never have thought that the original origin of this word was a protracted and tragic war on the Eastern Continent, and the two sides of the battle were the Ice and Snow Tribal Alliance and the Demon Flame Tribal Alliance at that time, which is where the current Youxue Country and Cangyan Country are located, at that time, there were no countries, all large and small tribes gathered together, and the war swept the entire continent, and later the Northern Thunder Clan and the Southern Wind Clan were also involved, and no one could stay out of the matter.
The collision of ice and fire has never stopped, and the war has become more and more intense, and it should have been the season when a hundred flowers are blooming, but the corpses are everywhere, causing the civilization of the entire continent to lag far behind the world level. By the time people realized their mistakes, it was too late, and the vast land in the middle of the Eastern Continent, the center of the war, was lifeless, and the former homeland was dead and silent, and there was no grass to grow. The survivors moved to the edge of the continent, and the central part became a "death zone". Since then, the two sides have signed a pact never to invade each other, and if they do, they will let the snow and fire bury the earth forever.
It is only after the fighting has subsided that people appreciate the preciousness of life, and in the heart of what is now the embrace of the four kingdoms, a tall tower rises from the ground, partly to pay tribute to the souls of the deceased, and secondly to deter the wandering spirits. It was the only safe area in the middle of the Eastern Continent, and it was called the Floating Tower. Like the Cangling Ancient Tree, it does not belong to any force, but it can be said to be made of the flesh and blood of all races in the world, and every four years all countries meet here, which is the largest gathering in the world, and the countries use martial arts to resolve disputes. Since then, no innocent people have lost their lives due to war, and the Eastern Continent has risen rapidly, and there is a tendency to be on par with Saint-Elmo, but until now, the middle of the continent is still dark and silent, and the sun has never patronized again. Some say it's because it's a grudge, while others say it's a curse from God......
No wonder there is a large unknown area in the middle of the East Continent on the world map, and I can't imagine that there is such a history, and this quadrennial gathering is a bit interesting, like the Olympics, and there is also a sense of war turning into peace.
"What are you thinking?" Karya's words brought back Qin Mo, who was full of thoughts.
"Ah, it's fine. Qin Mo replied, "In the final analysis, it's because their strength is comparable, and no one can annex anyone, otherwise what kind of contract will they talk about." ”
"Who can say anything so far away?" said Karya, leaning back against the railing, as if thinking about something. "By the way, are you seasick, okay?"
Qin Mo smiled, saying that it was much better, and Caria also smiled, it is estimated that she had already seen Qin Mo's thoughts. The sun finally sank over the sea, the sky darkened, and the people on board returned to the cabin after admiring the brief spectacle.
Qin Mo, who was worried, also returned to the upper floor, and he would be able to go to the Eastern Continent tomorrow, where Yun'er went, although the distance was getting closer and closer, but he couldn't feel where she was at all, it had been a few months, and there was no news at all, even if something so big happened in Liekong Mountain, she didn't come back......
The door was actually open, and when I looked into the cabin through the crack in the door, I saw a sneaky figure rummaging through boxes and cabinets in his room.
"You naively thought that I would put Long Yuan in the room?"
Her body trembled, obviously frightened, turned around, and stared at Qin Mo viciously: "Bring it!"
"If I give it to you, what if you hit me?"
"Do you think I can't beat you now?" Yun Jiao'er limped into Qin Mo, the distance between the two was less than half a meter, and she just looked at him like that.
That's right, in terms of strength, Qin Mo didn't dare to say that he was above Yun Ji'er, and that day he was able to win purely because of his secret weapon and her kindness, in fact, he didn't know that the home field of Dragon God Peak had taken a big advantage.
Qin Mo wasn't too worried about himself, he was even more afraid that this woman would burn the boat by playing with fire, most of the Caria on this grand scale was wooden, which was also something Qin Mo found incredible, such a large wooden ship was comparable to the legendary Noah's Ark. Yun Ji'er was brought by him, and after a while, he burned such a beautiful ship, and those followers of Kariya did not cut themselves off.
"In this way, if you give it back to me, I'll tell you a secret about Kariya, how about it?" Seeing that Qin Mo didn't speak for a long time, it was rare for her to make concessions first.
Qin Mo looked at Yun Ji'er in surprise, thinking to himself, how do you know that I want to hear this, my mind has been seen through so quickly?
"There are all kinds of men in the world, and I have seen a lot of your virtues. ”
"Then please go back, love to say it or not. ”
"You!" Yun Ji stomped her foot angrily, and pulled out her staff to act.
"Watch your feet, don't you get married when the time comes. Qin Mo pressed her hand and said, "I can't figure it out after I told you, and when I master its mystery in the future, I'll put the fire out and return it to you." ”
"Don't worry about it!" she bumped into Qin Mo and went out, quite strong.
After a day's voyage, the Karia stopped at Liyungang, the closest place to Gushu Port in the Eastern Continent. The buildings here are all made of white stone, and you can see the white square lighthouse in the distance, with the mountains behind it, and the top has been covered with snow. This port city is located on the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, backed by mountains, the so-called relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and the water to draft, this should be a prosperous place.
As soon as the ship got off the boat, a large crowd gathered around, and people wondered who had made this "city on the sea", which had not been docked for a long time, stay here for a while. After a brief farewell to Karia, the two walked down the long staircase.
"Do you need a guide?" asked a girl with a smile.
"No, thank you. Yun Ji'er said.
It turned out to be a tour guide, and when I saw the two of them, I thought they were tourists. I didn't expect that this place has developed tourism, and it is indeed beautiful to look at this city surrounded by mountains and rivers.
"Okay, excuse me. Unexpectedly, she was not upset or stalked because she didn't get the business, but smiled back and left, with a sincere smile. With such a welcoming local and such an attitude, it makes the newcomers feel very friendly and it is difficult to think of it without spending money.
After a full meal in the bustling neighborhood of Liyungang, Yun Ji'er led Qin Mo towards the mountain outside the city, it is said that after turning over that mountain, it is the center of the Youxue Country, and the large and small city-states are gathered behind that mountain.
"If you don't take the road, why do you come to these places?" Qin Mo stepped on the rocks all over the ground, and occasionally bypassed a few plants that came out of the stones. Obviously, there is a road outside the city that goes up the mountain, and Yun Ji'er has to go around a long way, and she has to go to this place where there is no one else.
"You know what?" she said, pulling out something in the shape of a bamboo tube, unscrewing the lid on it and facing the sky.
A bright flame swooped into the sky, blooming like a firework with colorful light, unlike fireworks, it did not disperse in the air for a long time, and finally condensed into a delicate firebird, waving its huge wings, undulating in the clouds.
"Alright, let's go. Yun Ji'er looked at the sky and smiled with satisfaction, she didn't reluctantly endure her leg injury and walked, she directly put one hand on Qin Mo's shoulder, urging her to walk in the direction she said.
Qin Mo carried Yun Ji'er to a hillside in the distance, where there were several thick trees and towering stone piles, and the two of them were lying on the slope, and they could see the snow on the opposite mountain without looking up.
"What are you doing with a turkey in the sky?" Qin Mo asked puzzledly, not even understanding why he was lying behind this hillside.
"What turkey, that's the totem I use to communicate, I think you're like a dirt dog!"
The Red Flame Qingluan, a kind of blue bird with a burning flame all over its body, has a delicate neck, exquisite wings, and a slender tail that forks into five. This is not its real body, but a kind of fire magic, sealed in a cylinder, which can send signals even if the magic cannot be used for special reasons, such as serious injuries. It can usually exist in the sky for about ten minutes, and its light can penetrate clouds and mist, and people from thousands of miles away can see it. Because fire magic is forbidden in the Snow Country, Yun Ji'er must find a place where no one is around, and also hide in a hidden place far away from the place where the signal is sent, the characteristics of the firebird contain different messages, only they can understand, according to the characteristics of this firebird, Yun Ji'er found the specific direction waiting for "rescue".
Something like a signal, if the enemy sees it and rushes to it, and you still stay in place stupidly and wait for rescue, it is a self-throwing net, and this Red Flame Qingluan solves this problem, according to different characteristics, only the internal people know the specific location of the sender.