Chapter 96: Lonely Men and Widows, Midnight Invitation
Two days later, the elite team that Lin Xi had worked hard to build set off early in the morning and embarked on a journey to the temple.
The team originally consisted of fifteen people, including Lin Xi and her maids and guards.
As they approached to set off, the "Peach Blossom Assassin" Yun Girl, dressed in emerald clothes, came uninvited, adding another touch of color to the adventure team.
But Jiang Chen was very distressed about this, because Miss Yun entangled him as soon as she came, and threw all her bags and baggage on him. Jiang Chen sighed all the way, becoming more and more listless.
"What kind of attitude do you have, do you feel so uncomfortable to see me?" Miss Yun tilted her head to look at him and asked with a smile.
"No, I'm so happy, don't you see the big word 'happy' written on my face?"
"Huh, really? Since you say so, then I will believe it. ”
The slow pace of the two gradually fell to the end of the group, and the hunters, intentionally or unintentionally, left room for the two of them to be alone.
Jiang Chen saw that the people in front of him had walked away, and said in a low voice, "Why are you still pestering me?" ”
Miss Yun's lips curled: "I miss my old lover, can't I come and take a look?" ”
"I really don't understand, you want to use me to get close to Miss Gao and sneak into the City Lord's Mansion to assassinate Chai Tianpeng, now that Miss Gao is gone, I can't make friends with Chai Tianpeng, why are you still pestering me?"
Speaking of Miss Gao, the smile on Miss Yun's face disappeared, and she said coldly, "It is precisely because Miss Gao is gone that I came to you." Hehe, do you think your charm is really great? ”
"I know I'm not that charismatic, that's why I think you're weird! Who are you trying to fool this time? Miss Lin? She's not as easy to deceive as Miss Gao! ”
Miss Yun said indifferently: "Whether she is good or not depends on whether you are willing to match." You'd better be willing, or else, hum ......"
Jiang Chen was about to say something, when he saw He Banxian in front of him walking over with a smile on his face.
Miss Lin asked Poor Dao to come over and help with the luggage. Didn't bother the two of you, did you? ”
"Nope."
He Banxian looked at Jiang Chen's large and small bags on his shoulders, and said, "Jiang Shaoxia is a little tired of carrying so many things, right?" Come, the poor road will share some of it for you. ”
"How does this work?" Jiang Chen said that he was embarrassed, but he quickly untied a burden with both hands and handed it to He Banxian.
He Banxian took the burden, and the unexpected weight made him stumble under his feet, and said with bared teeth: "This burden...... It's heavy! ”
"It's a little heavy, it's a long time to work!"
"Hehe, it's not hard, it's not hard......"
He Banxian secretly complained bitterly, and followed behind Jiang Chen with one foot deep and one foot shallow.
Seeing the pair of young men and women walking away side by side, He Banxian coughed and drew a rune on the bag with his fingers, and his steps suddenly became much lighter.
On the first day, I walked more than forty miles, and the journey was relatively smooth, and I didn't encounter a demon beast that didn't have long eyes. The mood of the people is quite relaxed.
In the evening, the people found a clearing and set up camp.
Hunters gather firewood to make fires, pick wild fruits, and talk about the next route around a campfire while roasting meat.
The women made another fire and sat together whispering, laughing from time to time.
Jiang Chen set up his tent and was about to hide in it to clean up for a while, when he heard someone knocking on the wooden frame outside.
He turned his head to see that Miss Yun was standing outside, with a look of displeasure on her face: "Where is my tent?" ”
Jiang Chenqi said: "How do I know about your tent?" ”
"Brother Chen, why don't you have any eyesight? Knowing that she is a weak woman who is powerless, and she doesn't know how to help, do you want me to do it myself? Why don't you go and settle me down! ”
Jiang Chen reluctantly got up and went to set up a tent for this murderous "weak woman".
Miss Yun didn't let him work alone, when Jiang Chen tied the rope, she held on to the stake and laid her hands beside her.
From a distance, it is a harmonious and beautiful scene.
The figures of the two fell in the eyes of Lin Xi who was by the campfire in the distance, and she said thoughtfully: "The two of them look quite compatible." ”
"It's a pity that the surname Jiang is a beast with a human face and a beast's heart, and that Yun girl will be abandoned by him sooner or later." The masked maid on the side spoke.
Lin Xi glanced at her unexpectedly.
This Yi girl was recommended by Lin Shuixian, saying that she was well-behaved, quick with hands and feet, and could serve people, so she came to be a maid for the eldest lady.
It is said that she has a scar on her face, so she wears a veil on weekdays and looks a bit maverick. However, Lin Xi didn't care about this little thing.
This Yi girl was as silent as a mute a few days ago, why did she come to her senses as soon as she mentioned Jiang Chen? Could it be that there is also an unknown relationship between her and Jiang Chen?
This Jiang Shaoxia is really suave, attracting bees and butterflies......
"Oh?" Lin Xi responded seemingly casually, but in fact, he had already kept his mind, "Why do you say that?" ”
"Because he ......"
The masked maid just got up, and was suddenly interrupted by Lin Shuixian on the other side, "Xiao Yi! Don't speak ill of people behind your back! ”
The masked maid lowered her head and returned to her silent appearance.
Lin Xi was aroused by curiosity and asked: "It's okay, it's still early anyway, let's listen to it, just treat it as a relief after dinner." ”
The masked maid hung her head and said softly: "The one surnamed Jiang is a beast in human skin!" He has a fairy-like appearance and a demonic heart......"
……
Jiang Chen finally set up a tent for Miss Yun, and was about to go back to rest, but was stopped by Miss Yun: "Don't leave yet, I have something to tell you." ”
"Oh?"
"Come in and close the door."
"It's not good, it's going to be misleading......"
Miss Yun glanced at him playfully: "Is there anything else that can be misunderstood about our current relationship?" ”
As soon as Jiang Chen heard it, just because of this guy's trouble at the banquet the day before yesterday, everyone who should have misunderstood was misunderstood, and it didn't matter how deep the misunderstanding was.
He walked in and closed the curtain of the tent: "Yun girl......"
Before the words fell, a sense of crisis suddenly appeared in his heart, and he hurriedly leaned back and flashed sideways.
I saw a snow-white hand poking out of the darkness and grabbing at his face like lightning.
Jiang Chen was horrified - is this girl crazy, how can she say that she will do it?
Before he had time to think about it, after dodging this claw, he immediately raised his hand and slammed his right hand into the opponent's wrist lightly. I hope to be able to counterattack and force the opponent to retreat.
Who knew that Miss Yun's skills were even more than he imagined, Jiang Chen's movements were agile enough, but Miss Yun was faster than him, and her palm was separated from him as soon as she touched him, Jiang Chen felt like he was passing by a slippery swimming fish, not only hitting the air with his strength, but also almost letting the other party catch the pulse.
Jiang Chen's mind tensed for a moment, listening to the wind to distinguish the position, and fighting with Yun Maiden in the dark, the two of them dismantled dozens of moves like lightning in the small tent, only to hear a dull bang, but the sound was extremely small, and it did not attract the attention of anyone outside.
"Alright."
Miss Yun spoke suddenly, and then withdrew her palms.
She sat down cross-legged on the simple bedding and said lightly, "You have performed well, you have made great progress in the past few days, you have passed the test, and you are qualified to know my real name." My name is Yun Su, you can call me Yun Er or Su Er, so that you can be more intimate in front of them. ”
Jiang Chen suppressed his wheezing, and he had not yet recovered from the thrilling battle.
His mind was full of the scene when Yun Su had just made a sneak attack, although it was only a few breaths of fighting, it was the most dangerous battle since he stepped into the fifth-order "marrow cleansing".
I don't know how much force Yun Su used, but Jiang Chen clearly felt that there were several times when the footsteps of the god of death passed by him......
Jiang Chen lowered his face coldly and said in a deep voice: "If I don't pass the test, what will happen to the result?" ”
"You won't have a chance to know my name, or be my true companion." Yun Su replied.
"I'm so flattered to have the honor to know your name, Su'er!"
"The tone is too high, it's unnatural, and when you hear it, it's not from the heart." In the darkness, Yun Su seemed to bend the corners of his mouth.
"After all, it's the first time I've shouted, it's a little rusty, so I'll practice first. As for being your companion...... Let me think about it. Su'er, if there is nothing else, I'll go first. ”
"Wait."
Jiang Chen said impatiently: "What else is going on?" ”
Yun Su didn't answer immediately, she tilted her head slightly in the dark, as if she was pondering, and seemed to be listening to something.
After a while, she said: "For the sake of you being obedient, I will give you a kind reminder: there are many people who want to deal with you, you better be more careful." ”
"I see." Jiang Chen turned around and exited the tent.
There was no need for Yun Su to remind him, and Jiang Chen would not let down his guard against Jing Feng and the others. Even if he had the chance, he would have taken the initiative to become that villain.
What he didn't know was that when he first walked into the tent, he had already attracted the attention of Lin Xi and Lin Shuixian.
Watching him and Yun Su enter the tent one after the other, the eyes of the two women changed.
"What are they doing...... Closed the door? Could it be ...... It's shameless to ...... so early Everyone's not sleeping yet! Lin Shuixian lowered his sleeves and exclaimed.
Lin Xi's eyes were low, and he said softly: "People are not better than newlyweds, so don't make a fuss." ”
"Hmph, shame!" Lin Shuixian pouted.
Lin Xi smiled slightly, and was about to say something, when he heard Lin Shuixian shouting excitedly: "Ah, he came out so soon!" It's too fast! Bai has a handsome face, but he is a silver-like pewter spearhead......"
Lin Xi's face flushed, and he quickly reached out to cover Lin Shuixian's mouth, so as not to say more vulgar and rude words.
But Lin Xi saw the silver-armored warrior "Splendid Tiger" Wei Ji next to another pile of bonfires suddenly get up and walked straight towards Jiang Chen.
Lin Xi secretly exclaimed.
This young man of the Wei family has a full sense of justice, he listened to the cry of the masked maid just now, and was called over by Jing Feng to whisper, Jing Feng must have fanned the flames in his ears and instigated him to find trouble with Jiang Chen.
Lin Xi let out a low shout: "Wei Ji! ”
Wei Ji pretended not to hear, strode in front of Jiang Chen, and shouted with a straight face: "I want to duel with you!" ”
Jiang Chen was inexplicable: "Brother Wei, do you have a fever?" ”
He glanced in the direction of Jing Feng, thinking that it was only the first day, Master Jing Da wouldn't be so breathless, right?
Even if I want to kill you in my dreams, I know the truth of judging the situation!
Wei Ji said sharply: "I'm not joking! Go get your weapon, I'll be waiting for you here!" ”
Jiang Chen glanced at the top of his head and tugged at the corners of his mouth: "Brother Wei is so confident?" Could it be that you want to change to a new jade crown? ”
Wei Ji remembered the shame of being taken off the jade crown in public a few days ago, and his face turned red: "Last time I was empty-handed, today I will compare with you with a weapon!" Go get your weapons! ”
Jiang Chen waved his hand: "Forget it, Brother Wei, you really won't pick the time, I have eaten too much today, my stomach is uncomfortable, I will ask you for advice another day......"
Lin Xi, who came over, thought with a strange expression: When you got into the Yun girl's tent just now, your movements seemed to be very sharp, and it didn't look like you were eating at all......
Wei Ji became more and more annoyed, raised the tip of the gun and pointed it at Jiang Chen, and his handsome face became very sharp: "The surname Jiang, do you only bully the soft and fear the hard?" It's useless for me to treat you as a man, but I didn't expect that I didn't even have the guts to do this-"
"Wei Ji, stand down!" Lin Xi's slightly angry voice interrupted the second half of Wei Ji's words.
Wei Ji's momentum stagnated, and his anger could not be vented, so he had to forcibly swallow his evil anger and glared at Jiang Chen fiercely.
"I'll be waiting for you on the eastern hillside tonight! Hope you look like a man! Wei Ji took the words from between his teeth, turned and strode away.
Jiang Chen squinted his eyes and silently looked at the figure of this silver-armored warrior, thinking that since your brother couldn't wait to stand in line, he should also arrange a scene for you as soon as possible.
Lin Xi was also frosty.
She now understands that Wei Ji is respectful to her on the surface, but in fact, he is only hindered by the order of the city lord Chai Tianpeng, and in his heart he treats her as a daughter who needs to be taken care of, and he does not obey the control at all.
She remembered what she told Jing Feng before she set off, Jing Feng obviously agreed, but in the end, he was still making small moves in secret, and he didn't come forward, but he incited Wei Ji to stir up disputes and ignore the overall situation!
And that's just the first day! If this is the case in the future, I don't know how many twists and turns will be caused by the trip to the temple!
Lin Xi felt bored for a moment.
She is the proud daughter of the sky, the first heir of the Lin family, the first beauty in the world, even in the star-studded Holy City Star Academy, she is also the moon sought after by countless talented and handsome people.
When she said a word casually, she was regarded by countless people as a golden and jade good word and a fairy sound oracle, and with a casual order, countless people wanted to do things for her......
Even if she doesn't use supernatural powers, what she says is almost to the extent of "following her words". To exaggerate, as long as she wants, if she has a dream the night before, someone will fulfill it for her the next day.
How did she get to such a poor backcountry, and her words didn't work?
Could it be that these heroes and heroes in the countryside are so unruly and untamable?
Lin Xi reluctantly squeezed out a smile at Jiang Chen, and begged in a low voice, "Can you not go at night?" ”
She didn't have much hope, but Jiang Chen nodded very happily: "I'm not free." ”
He didn't bother to pay attention to Wei Ji's brainless minions barking, even if Lin Xi asked him to go, he wouldn't go.
Lin Xi was stunned, his expression finally relaxed, and the corners of his mouth slowly hooked up a smile: "Thank you." ”
Jiang Chen waved his hand and turned to get into his tent.
Lin Xi returned to the bonfire and saw Lin Shuixian and the masked maid sitting together whispering, and the displeasure just now came to his heart again, and he said lightly: "We all got together for a common goal. I want everyone to work towards this goal and not do superfluous things until they achieve it. No matter what grievances you had before, let them go for me for the time being. ”
The masked maid bowed her head and returned to her silent appearance.
Lin Xi accentuated his tone: "If you are reluctant, it's still too late to withdraw from the team." ”
The masked maid was awe-struck and said softly, "Yes, Miss." ”
Midnight.
Jiang Chen sat cross-legged, quietly experiencing the feeling of majestic qi and blood surging in his body.
He knew that outside the hillside to the east, someone was waiting for him.
Wei Ji paced anxiously, looking at the sky from time to time, and then turned his head to look at the movement in the camp, hoping that Jiang Chen would come out and fight him.
But this is just wishful thinking on his part. He was doomed to disappointment tonight.
Jiang Chen had never regarded Wei Ji as an opponent, and he didn't bother to pay attention to his invitation to fight.
What's more, there's more important things to do tonight.
The moon is full tonight.
Jiang Chen had a whim, and he had a hunch that this moment was an opportunity to break through the "marrow washing" physique.
People have three marrows: bone marrow, spinal cord, and cerebral marrow.
"Washing the marrow" is to wash these three marrows, and then remove the dirt of the five organs, so as to achieve the effect of taking off the mortal womb and replacing it with an immortal body.
Similar to the realm of "quenching bones", among the three marrows, the cerebral marrow is the most dangerous; The spinal cord is secondary; The bone marrow is the second, and it only needs water grinding to make it.
The difference is that the danger of the cerebral marrow is only in an instant, and there is no need for the long process of refining the skull.
The cerebral marrow is connected to the spiritual platform, which is the bridge between human life and the divine soul, even if Jiang Chen can go out of the body with his divine soul, he cannot fully peek into the whole picture of the "obstacle of life and death".
Fortunately, the moonlight was bright tonight, and the bright flowers were spreading, which caused his heart to surge, and he had a glimpse of what was going on in an instant, and took that crucial step.
After the cerebral cord, there is the spinal cord.
With the help of the power of the moon, Jiang Chen sensed the Yin God and the Yang Body, and completed the process like a bamboo.
The moonlight receded like a tide, hidden behind dark clouds.
But Jiang Chen no longer needed external stimulation, his soul returned to his body, and he slowly washed his internal organs.
The second stage of "molting" hair removal removes the dirt of the skin; The fifth-order "marrow washing" anti-bones, draining the poison of the five organs.
After the completion of these two stages, the impurities in the body will be completely cleansed, and from then on, the five internal organs will be harmonized, the meridians will be smooth, and the flow of qi and blood will be unhindered, which can be said to be the foundation for ascending to the immortal and becoming holy.
Jiang Chen looked inward, only to see that the bone marrow was like frost and snow, without a trace of dirt and impurities, before he opened his eyes and gently exhaled a breath of black and turbid smell.
This breath contained the poison of the five internal organs, and after it was eliminated from the body, it meant that his "marrow washing" physique was completely complete, and he was about to enter the sixth-order "blood transfer" realm.
Since then, it has been full of vitality, increased its longevity for hundreds of years, and greatly improved its recovery ability. Even if you are seriously injured, as long as you don't die immediately, you can recover quickly.
The benefits of being unsullied in the flesh and cutting the hair and marrow are not only that, even if some sixth-order masters are eighty or ninety years old, they are still fierce and vigorous, and they are old and strong, no less than teenagers, which makes many descendants envious.
Feeling the scene of the true yuan circulating and vigorous in his body, Jiang Chen clenched his fists and a smile appeared on his face.