Chapter 63: Asking for Directions
As the old saying goes, under the nose is the road. What should I do if I don't know the way to Yilan Mountain? It's easy to do, just ask someone.
It's just that you have to be particular about asking for directions. In fact, if you want to talk about it, there are not many, just two points. One is who to ask, and the other is how to ask people. The person who asks must really know how to go, and they have to be willing to tell you how to go. Be diligent in your own mouth, and be sharp in your mouth.
For example, those people in the Tianjiang Sect naturally know how to get to Yilan Mountain, but if you ask them, they won't tell you if you kill them.
At this point, hadn't Fang Shuo tried it a long time ago?
After just glancing at Yun Mengze's surroundings, Fang Shuo took the bamboo raft and sailed to the shore of the wind.
And that Sang Lao Dao and Yin Chengbi and more than thirty black-clothed monks, Fang Shuo didn't bother to pay attention to them anymore. Isn't there a saying, it is still permissible to do evil in heaven, and it is not permissible to do evil in yourself.
From the front of the bamboo raft, he stepped ashore, Fang Shuo first tied the bamboo raft back to the wooden stakes on the shore, and then walked towards the village in front of him.
"Alas, this big night, I'm afraid that all the boatmen are asleep, and I can't disturb them." Fang Shuo shook his head and sighed, muttering.
Along the way, the path under his feet was crooked, every house was covered with fences, and the snoring was incessant, and it was not surprising that Fang Shuo did not find a boat house to ask for directions.
Of course, the boat was naturally straight to the bridge, and it had just turned the corner here, Fang Shuo raised his eyes and saw that a child wearing a short-sleeved jacket and rolled trouser legs was lying on his back on the grass roof, looking at Yunmeng Daze in the distance.
Fang Shuo was about to speak, but before he could speak, he suddenly came to his senses, and a clear light popped out from his finger and hit the child's forehead.
The kid shuddered, touched his head, looked at his hand and muttered, "It's raining?" ”
He glanced casually out of the corner of his eye and found a figure standing in front of his house, which made him immediately straighten up.
Fang Shuo saw that the kid saw him, so he smiled and waved his hand at him.
With the help of the moonlight in the sky, the child saw Fang Shuo's appearance clearly, then he exhaled, leaned over, lowered his voice and asked Fang Shuo, "Who are you?" Why are you standing in front of my house? ”
"I'm nobody, just someone who comes to ask for directions. Child, do you know how to walk in Yilan Mountain? Fang Shuo responded to him with a smile.
"Shhhh Don't disturb my mother, when my mother sleeps, it is easy to wake up, and she can't fall asleep when she wakes up. The boy put his finger to his mouth and said.
Fang Shuo heard that he was wronged in his heart, his voice was obviously very small, but he didn't think about it, this kid still disliked his high voice. You say, if this were to ask for directions in a simple way, it wouldn't make the chickens and dogs jump.
He quietly made a wind mark, first sealed the grass hut, and then lowered his voice and asked the child, "Child, what is your name?" ”
"Everyone else calls me Liu Wazi, and you call me that." The kid replied.
This child is none other than Liu Wazi, who has returned home from the wind on the shore. Although he remembered Uncle Shuisheng's repeated advice, he still couldn't help the curiosity in his heart, so he climbed onto his roof and looked at Yun Mengze in the distance.
So, Liu Wazi happened to meet Fang Shuo who came to ask for directions.
"Hello Liu Wazi. My name is Fang Shuo, I guess I'm only a dozen years older than you, you just call me big brother. Liu Wazi, I just asked you, how to go to Yilan Mountain, do you know? Fang Shuo leaned forward against the wooden fence of the grass hut and asked him in a low voice.
Liu Wazi glanced at him and said softly, "Wait." ”
Following the ladder set up on the side wall of the thatched house, Liu Wazi climbed down slowly.
Coming to Fang Shuo, across the wooden fence, Liu Wazi raised his head and asked him, "Are you going to Yilan Mountain?" Yilan Mountain is a barren mountain, where are you going, what are you going to do? ”
Fang Shuo squatted down, winked at Liu Wazi, and said with a mysterious smile: "I heard that there is an immortal on Yilan Mountain who wants to accept apprentices, so I want to go over and see the excitement." ”
"Hmph, who are you fooling?" Liu Wazi glanced at him and said proudly: "How can there be immortals on Yilan Mountain, the immortals on the mountain are now on Yunmengze." ”
As soon as the words came out, Liu Wazi's face changed, and she said in her heart: "Oh no, I promised Uncle Shui Sheng not to tell this matter." But why did you tell him now? ”
Glaring at Fang Shuo, Liu Wazi hurriedly shouted to him, "I didn't say anything just now, and you didn't hear anything." If someone asks about it, don't say I'm telling you. ”
Fang Shuo "shh ”
When Liu Wazi heard this, she hurriedly covered her mouth and glanced back at the house. Seeing that there was no movement in the room, he turned his head and patted his chest and exhaled.
Looking at Fang Shuo, Liu Wazi whispered: "You go to Yilan Mountain, you want to go treasure hunting, I know it." However, you can't go there, and many people go there and don't come back. It is said that there was a man-eating monster on that barren mountain. I advise you, don't go there. ”
Hearing Liu Wazi's words, Fang Shuo was surprised. He originally thought that Yilan Mountain was just a place for the Tianjiang Sect to stay, but now it seems that this Yilanshan is not boring.
Now, Fang Shuo is going to Yilan Mountain to find out.
After making up his mind, Fang Shuo smiled and said to Liu Wazi again: "Okay, I'll listen to you and don't go treasure hunting." However, you still have to tell me the location of Yilan Mountain. You think, I just arrived here in Yunmeng, and I am not familiar with the place, what if I get lost in the middle of the road and turn into Yilan Mountain at once, then what can I do. So, you have to tell me how to get to this Yilan Mountain, I'm so avoided. ”
Liu Wazi lowered her head and thought about it, feeling that Fang Shuo's words still made some sense.
So, Liu Wazi said to Fang Shuo carefully: "Yilan Mountain is still quite far from here. Because it is a barren mountain, there is no avenue, and it is easy to get lost on the path, and it is quite easy to turn in. However, Yilan Mountain is leaning on Yunmengze, as long as you don't walk from the water's edge, you won't go into the mountain. Speaking of which, the mountain is still quite large and easy to identify, so you can rest assured. ”
Remembering what Liu Wazi said, Fang Shuo smiled at him and asked, "Liu Wazi, thank you for telling me how to walk to avoid Yilan Mountain." Unfortunately, I don't have anything to thank you for. Well, by the way, didn't you say that your mother didn't sleep well and woke up easily. I have a home remedy here, which is very good for your mother's illness, and I gave it to you. ”
As he spoke, Fang Shuo took out a small porcelain vase from his arms and handed it to Liu Wazi through the fence.
"No, no, I can't ask for this." Liu Wazi hurriedly put her two little hands behind her back, her head shook into a rattle, and Fang Shuo refused.
"Well, you can take it. This is my thank-you gift, and it represents my heart. If you don't accept it, it's against etiquette, then it's your fault. Fang Shuo said with a frown.
Liu Wazi was suddenly a little embarrassed, and she didn't know whether she should accept it or not.
"Take it with peace of mind, this medicine is very good for your mother. You don't want your mother to have no energy all day because she can't sleep well. Fang Shuo persuaded him again.
After hesitating for a long time, Liu Wazi finally stretched out her little hand and took the small porcelain bottle from Fang Shuo's hand.
He held the small porcelain vase in the palm of his hand, looked at Fang Shuo and asked, "If my mother takes this medicine, will it really be fine?" ”
"Don't worry, as long as your mother takes this medicine, she will sleep well, eat well, and be in good health." Fang Shuo said with a package ticket.
"Thank you, big brother." Liu Wazi said softly.
After smiling at Liu Wazi, Fang Shuo stood up and said, "Okay, you go back to the house." Remember to go to bed early and wake up early, which is good for your body. I should go too, or it will be too late. ”
After Fang Shuo finished speaking, he turned around and walked a few steps, then turned around and saw that Liu Wazi hadn't gone back yet, and had been looking at him. Shaking his hand at Liu Wazi, Fang Shuo strode out of here.
Returning the same way, Fang Shuo returned to the shore of the wind. According to what Liu Wazi said, he untied the rope tied to the stake, got on the bamboo raft, and drifted west along Yunmengze.
Since Yilan Mountain is a barren mountain, the rumors that there are treasures on the mountain are estimated to have also been spread by the Tianjiang Sect. Liu Wazi said that none of the people who went came back came back, could it be that they were arrested by the Tianjiang Sect? Now, they say that there are immortals on Yilan Mountain to collect disciples, what is this going to do? Is it because there were not enough people arrested before, and thousands more people need to be arrested?
But what's the use of asking so many mortals, could it be that they are working as coolies for the Tianjiang Sect?
The more Fang Shuo thought about it, the more strange he felt, and after standing on the bamboo raft for a while, he decided not to save his aura anymore, and carried the water character seal, which condensed into a water-shaped giant eagle.
At that moment, he abandoned the bamboo raft, stepped on the back of the giant eagle, and flew to the height of the sky.
Along the waterfront of Yunmengze, Fang Shuo was high in the sky, looking down at the woodland below. After a while, the giant eagle led Fang Shuo to a large mountain.
Not surprisingly, this big mountain is Yilan Mountain.
It's just that at the moment, this Yilan Mountain is not the barren mountain in Liu Wazi's mouth.
At this time, the hour has passed, and there should be no more light except for the moonlight. But the mountain under Fang Shuo's eyes is brightly lit, like day.
The original abundant forest has long been cut down cleanly, and the torches on Yilan Mountain are like dragons and seas, illuminating the top of the mountain and the mountainside without a trace of darkness. There are people guarding the foot of the mountain everywhere, not to mention five steps and one post, that is also to take care of the left and right, and there is a law.
Sure enough, there is a big problem with this Blue Mountain.
Quietly falling in the distance of Yilan Mountain, Fang Shuo collected the Dao method and swaggered up the mountain. As soon as he reached the foot of the mountain, he was discovered by the guards on the mountain.
"Stand still, who are you? Why come to Blue Mountain? ”
Fang Shuo replied calmly: "I came to Yilan Mountain, naturally I am looking for immortals. ”
"Looking for immortals? Oh, you're here to apprentice. Brother, what time is it, you're here now? What's the matter, do you think the gods don't need to sleep? The man guarding the foot of the mountain frowned.
"If the early bird gets the worm, how can I show my sincerity if I don't come early? This old brother, Mo Fei, are you a disciple of the old immortal? Fang Shuo asked him curiously.
"Well, of course, in terms of seniority, I'm your senior brother." The man smirked.
Fang Shuo stepped forward and said, "Oh, then what are you waiting for, hurry up and take me to see the old immortal." ”
"Hey, I said what are you anxious about?" The man looked at Fang Shuo and said strangely.
"Oh, indeed, I'm in a hurry." Fang Shuo nodded and replied.