Chapter Twenty-Four: Life and Death Are With You
The Valley of Dreams is a place where the Dream clan has lived for generations, the terrain is relatively hidden, and it has always been isolated from the outside world, with a beautiful environment, like a paradise. At the same time, it is also the place where many cherished medicinal herbs grow. There are few people here who go out of the valley, and there are multiple barriers outside the valley, and those who have escaped are not allowed to leave again, and most of them have lived in the valley.
Mu Zhiyu quietly listened to Ye Shuang's narration of the things in the valley, and it seemed that it was really as he expected, and it was not so easy to leave.
"Sister Ye, don't you have a little yearning for the outside?"
Ye Shuang smiled faintly, "The environment of Youmeng Valley is beautiful, the folk customs are simple, we have lived here since we were children, as for the outside world, I have only heard those outsiders talk about it, and I have not experienced it myself, so I have not longed for it." Moreover, the patriarchs of previous generations have confessed that the people outside are sinister and treacherous, and there are conspiracies and calculations everywhere. Only here can people live without suspicion, without calculation, and at ease. ”
Although their ideas are generalized, why is it wrong? It has only been three years since he came to this era, and he has witnessed the meager and pitiful family affection, whether it is himself or Murong Lingche, they are just victims of power, why do you want a little fatherly love or mother's love? The most unpredictable thing is the human heart...
"But don't those outsiders want to go back?" I feel faintly uneasy in my heart, if those people don't want to go out, but can't go out, then their current situation will be even more difficult.
"Zhiyu, I know what you want to say. I'm sure you should also know that the Valley of Dreams is under a cliff, and even people with extremely high light skills can't go up there. And where the only passage out of the valley is, only the patriarchs of the past generations know, not even us. ”
Is that really the case? It seems that it is difficult to go out for a while, but he can wait, General Xiao can't wait, Murong Lingche can't wait, the only way is to let the patriarch tell him the way out of the valley, but even the people here don't know where it is, can he sue himself?
Before Mu Zhiyu could speak, Ye Shuang said with a stern face, "Zhiyu, there are many dangers outside the Dream Valley, and ordinary people can't enter at all. I don't know why you've come to Dreamvalley, I just want you to know that now that you're here, don't think about going out again. Because, the people here won't let you out, and you can't get out at all. ”
Mu Zhiyu only smiled slightly, and then did not speak again. I thought that Xanadu would only appear in Tao Yuanming's Peach Blossom Spring, but I never thought that one day I would be able to experience it myself. And what they do, how can they not understand, if outsiders are let out, the peace here will no longer exist...
Outside the Valley of Dreams.
The vine forest towered into the sky, dense, like a natural barrier, but it was quieter than it was four days ago.
Ling Yi held his sword in front of his chest with both hands and leaned against the tree beside him, his joy and anger were invisible, but his heart was extremely anxious. These days, they also tried to force their way into the vine forest, but these rattans did not move as wantonly as they did that day, but stood firmly in place, thick and thin, just blocking their way. The vine is high into the sky, and even if it is a light work, it is difficult to cross. Now that the princess's life and death are unknown, how can they be worthy of the prince's trust?
Ling San sat silently aside, his brows furrowed into twists, racking his brains to think about how to get past this natural danger.
Ling Ba walked around in front of the vine forest, looking at the listless appearances one by one, and couldn't help complaining, "You don't want to be like wilted eggplants one by one, but think of a way to see how you can rescue the princess!" ”
Ling Si flew down from the tree on the side, "Ling Ba, don't stand there and talk without backache." These days, we've tried everything we can, and those rattans are as hard as iron, and we can't hurt them even if we swing our swords, and we won't be able to get past them unless they attack us like they did that day. ”
"Then you can't wait here! When the prince comes, we will only have to receive the death..."
Ling Si glanced at Ling Ba, "What time is it, you are still thinking about your personal safety, the prince's deep affection for the princess, anyone with a discerning eye can see that if the princess has three longs and two shorts, our prince may become even more bloodthirsty than before..."
"I know all of this, and I'm just talking about it. Although the prince is cold-blooded, he treats us very well. As a secret guard, we should live in the dark, without the slightest emotion, but we can live like normal people. I'm just in too much of a hurry..."
"Ling Ba, we are all in the same mood as you, but we can't do anything now except wait, I hope there will be a way after the prince comes." Ling Yi on the side watched the two of them arguing and persuaded him.
Ling San looked at the way he came and said softly, "According to our skills, it shouldn't be a problem to go back and forth from the Imperial City here for four days and four nights, and the prince should be about to arrive." ”
Ling Si patted Ling Ba's shoulder and flew up to the tree again.
The four of them fell silent for a moment, and the forest became quiet.
I don't know how long it took, but I only heard Ling Ba's joyful voice coming, "Look, Lord Wang, they are here!" ”
Murong Lingche was dressed in a black python robe, his face was cold, and he hurried over in stride.
"The subordinates were ineffective, failed to protect the princess, and were willing to accept the guilt." Ling Yi and the others hurriedly stepped forward and knelt on the ground, and Ling Qi walked out from Murong Ling Che and knelt on the ground as well.
The cold eyes swept the five people kneeling on the ground, waved his robe, and the raised palm stopped in mid-air, and he withdrew his hand in a moment, and his voice was as cold as ice, "This king will let you go for the time being, and when the princess is rescued, we will settle the account together." Get up first! ”
"Thank you, Lord Wang." The five of them stood up and followed behind Murong Lingche.
Murong Lingche used the internal force of his whole body to high-five the vine forest, but unexpectedly, the rattan only shook slightly a few times before it returned to its original state. Using too much force, consuming a large amount of true qi, Murong Lingche's face turned white, and he stood in place with his chest clutched, looking at the front with a fierce look in his eyes. No matter how difficult it is, I'm going to save you...
Suddenly pulled out the sword in Ling Yi's hand on the side, left his feet off the ground, flew towards the rattan, gathered all the true qi of his whole body into the sword, and waved it hard, only to hear the violent sound of the sharp blades colliding, a dazzling white light pierced everyone's eyes, and just when everyone thought that hope was coming, a huge air flow hit Murong Ling Che, shaking him out of a foot.
"Lord Wang!" The Nine Dark Guards were all here, looking at Murong Lingche and shouting loudly.
Murong Ling Che fell to the ground, and immediately spat blood from his mouth, but he held the sword in his hand tightly, supported the ground, pushed away Ling Yi's hand that was supporting him, and stood up tremblingly, wanting to cut towards the vine forest again.
"Lord Wang, you have to take care of your body to save the princess!" Ling Yi and the others knelt in front of Murong Ling Che, wanting to stop him from continuing to commit danger.
"Whether it is life or death, this king will go with her." Ignoring the pleas of the crowd, he flew into the air again.
Everyone looked at him like this, their hearts were painful and shocked, their prince has always been a great hero in their hearts, and their unforgettable love for the princess made them even more admired. Then they all picked up the swords in their hands and slashed at the stubborn rattans.
Again and again he was shaken to the ground, spitting blood from his mouth, and swinging his sword again and again...
Not far away, a strange man quietly engraved this scene in his eyes, standing in the wind in white, his handsome face full of shock and disbelief. He has always disdained the love between men and women, but today he was deeply touched, is there really the deepest and purest love in this world? At this moment, he seems to understand the master's determination to give up a qiē and follow the master's happiness in the rivers and lakes...
A clear voice resounded through the forest, "If King Ling insists on going his own way again, not only will you take your own life, but you will also not be able to save your princess." ”
Murong Lingche half-knelt on the ground weakly, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and turned his head to look at the source of the voice.
After Ling Yi and the others saw the man in white, they subconsciously stood in front of Murong Ling Che and watched cautiously as he approached little by little.
When the man in white saw the scene in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh at their loyalty, and immediately laughed, "King Ling's Nine Dark Guards are really loyal, but if this son really wanted to be unfavorable to you, he would have done it just now..."
He actually knew about his Nine Dark Guards?
"Get out of the way."
Ling Yi and the others had no choice but to step aside, but they didn't let down their guard.
"The reason why this vine forest is called a natural barrier is because no matter how strong a martial artist is, he can't cross it. There is only one hour of the day in each month, and these rattans move on their own, that is, only at that time, those who come here can cross the vine forest and enter the Valley of Dreams. ”
"Who are you, how do you know so much?"
"You will know who I am. I just want to tell you that with your princess's ability, you will enter the Valley of Dreams safely. And you, just have to be patient. Don't blame me for not suing you, if you are reckless, you will definitely die first. The man in white smiled evilly, and then remembered Mu Zhiyu he had seen that day, and he believed that she would definitely be able to live up to his hopes and come out of the valley...
He glanced at Murong Lingche with a smile again, and his figure flashed, and he disappeared into the forest.
Ling Yi wanted to follow, but was stopped by Murong Ling Che.
"There's no need to chase it, his light skills are very human."
"Lord Wang, is his words credible?"
"The king believed what he said...", and believed her... With her wit and intelligence, she will definitely be fine.