Feiyun left Li Yu to protect Liu E, and he took the good day and beautiful scenery to secretly protect Zhao Yuankan. A few days later, Liu Shui, Liangchen and Meijing came to the foot of a barren mountain. But he saw two roads ahead, one big and one small. The two asked the people nearby, and only then did they know that it was almost half a day's journey by walking the path. And the scenery on the road is beautiful, but occasionally there are strongmen blocking the road and robbing it.

Liu Shui and the three of them were naturally not afraid of any strongmen, and the two wanted to catch up with Zhao Yuankan and the others as soon as possible, so they left the main road and turned from the small road. They walked more than ten miles on the path at the foot of the mountain, and the scenery on both sides was indeed extremely beautiful, with overlapping mountains and green trees. It's just that there are few pedestrians, presumably for fear of encountering strong people, and most people prefer to walk more.

The three of them rode their horses while enjoying the scenery in the mountains. As he was walking, he heard the sound of a fight in front of him. Liu Shui and Liangchen glanced at each other, thinking that there was really a strong man. The two hurried over, trying to see what they wanted. When they got closer, they saw eight people in the scene fighting each other.

Liu Shui took a closer look and was shocked. It turned out to be a group of black-clothed masked people, and their opponent was none other than Zhao Yuankan's guards. Of the eight people who fought in the field, four were acquaintances of Liu Shui. They are Huyan Shouyong, Gao Jizhong, Murong Zaixing, and Zhang Ze, and they are each facing a masked man. Gao Yanmei, the county lord, Linglong, Linglong and a group of guards protected Zhao Yuankan.

It turned out that Zhao Yuankan and the others had not left the capital for two days, and they arrived under this barren mountain. When Zhao Yuankan and others arrived in front of the mountain, they saw the beautiful scenery of the mountain path, so they decided to take the path. The crowd couldn't resist him, so they had to take the risk and take the path. I didn't want to go far, but I was blocked by this group of people.

Zhang Ze immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Who are you, why are you blocking our way?" He replied, "You should know who we are and what we are here for." I am commanded to take you to my master. Zhang Ze looked at a few of them and said angrily: "You are simply dreaming, what skills do you have, just use them." ”

A masked man immediately jumped up and rushed straight at him with a knife. Zhang Ze hurriedly drew his sword and stepped forward to stop this person. The swords collided, Zhang Ze was shocked back two steps, but the other party just shook his body, obviously his internal strength was much higher than Zhang Ze. Zhang Ze thought to himself that if he fought hard, he was afraid that he would not be an opponent. So he used all his strength to fight with his sword. Zhang Ze's swordsmanship is known for its light and agile changes, and the other party has never encountered this arrow technique, so the two have reached a stalemate.

Seeing this, the other party hurried over again, and Gao Jizhong stopped him. The opponent's swordsmanship is proficient, and Gao Jizhong's martial arts are not weak, and the two of them come and go, and they only fight to a draw. Another masked man shouted, jumped up, and went straight to Zhao Yuankan, but was stopped by Murong Zaixing. It is estimated that this masked man knew Murong Zaixing and knew that he was not easy to deal with, so he waved his sword to meet him. Many parties knew Murong Zaixing, and knew that his Dou Zhuan Star Shift was extremely subtle, so he didn't dare to be careless, and he could only concentrate on the battle.

The masked man behind the other party, seeing that none of the three masters under his command had the upper hand completely, was annoyed in his heart, pulled out the wind knife, and rushed straight over. Lingli wanted to step forward to meet the enemy, Gao Yanmei hurriedly said: "Lingli, it is important for you to protect the prince." She knew that with her clever kung fu, she might not be the match for this person.

Then the masked man waved his knife out, and Gao Yanmei flew to greet him. The man hurriedly flicked his wrist and swept in the air. Gao Yanmei still raised her sword to block, only to hear the sound of the bell, the swords intersected, and sparks appeared. The two each took a step back. The man saw that his blade had been cut by the sword. The man was so angry that he scolded: "Cheap maid, with a sharp sword, what kind of hero is you!" Gao Yanmei smiled and said: "I am not a hero, let alone a hero." Are you a hero at your old age and bullying a weak woman? ”

The man was stunned for a moment, and said angrily: "Sharp teeth and sharp mouth! Look at the knives! Then he stepped forward again and fought with Gao Yanmei. However, although his internal strength and fighting experience are stronger than Gao Yanmei, Yanmei holds a sword in her hand after all, and her swordsmanship is exquisite and her body is light, and for a while, the other party can't help her.

At this time, Liu Shui and the three arrived. Meijing drew her sword and wanted to come forward to help. Liu Shui hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Don't be in a hurry first, let's see the situation and then discuss, there are still people on the other side who haven't made a move." Later, if that person makes a move, I will help the county lord Yanmei, and you will help Zhang Ze. With your current skills, you should be able to tie with him. Just pay attention to his palms, his palms are a little weird. ”

Liangchen asked in surprise, "Young Master, do you know them?" Liu Shui said: "I don't know." I've seen them fight a few times just now, so I know a little about them. Liangchen said, "Then listen to you." Aren't you worried about the glamorous county lord? Liu Shui glared, and Liangchen stopped squeaking and looked at each other intently. The people in the field were watching the four or eight people fighting intently, so they didn't pay attention to Liu Shui and the others not far away.

The two masked men glanced at each other, and then jumped up together and pounced on Zhao Yuankan. Linglong hurriedly pulled out his sword and flashed in front of Zhao Yuankan, blocking the enemy. Hu Yan Shou also swung his sword to meet one. Gao Yanmei's sword collided with one of the opponent's iron rods, and Yanmei was shocked and took several steps back. Over there, Zhang Ze's sword was also swung away, and the other party took advantage of the situation and slapped Zhang Ze to the ground by flying a few feet backwards and falling to the ground.

Liu Shui hurriedly said, "Let's go!" Hurriedly jumped up and flew straight to Yanmei's side. At the same time, he also jumped in front of Yanmei, just blocking him. Glamorous eyes swept away, and when she saw that it was Liu Shui, she said, "It's you!" This person has a strong internal force, you have to be careful. Liu Shui said: "I know, I saw it just now." The other party originally thought it was a matter of nine out of ten, but he didn't expect two more people to come out.

A man in black said angrily: "You'd better stay away from here and be nosy, otherwise your lives will be lost!" Liu Shui said: "You blocked the road and did evil, I had to see the unevenness on the road and draw a knife to help." The man shouted, "Who are you?" Get out of the way, or don't blame me for being ruthless! ”

Liu Shui didn't answer, and waved the fan straight over. The man was furious, waved his Zen staff, and made a move "Mount Tai pressed the top", and smashed it straight to the top of Liu Shui's head. Liu Shui didn't dare to be careless, and hurriedly used his internal strength, folding a fan to protect himself. I only heard a clanging sound, and the opponent's Zen staff had been broken.

Liu Shui was unforgiving, and it was another trick of "lightning and stone fire", stabbing straight through. The man was not surprised, dodged and avoided, and then swept half of the Zen staff in his right hand, and split Liu Shui with his left palm. Liu Shui was secretly frightened, this person was indeed unfathomable in martial arts. Not only did he easily dodge his lightning strike, but he was able to quickly fight back.

Liu Shui folded the fan and sharpened the Zen staff, and at the same time waved it out with his left palm. The fan staff intersected, and the Zen staff shook again. The palms of the two of them also followed, and the strong palm force shook Liu Shui back a few steps before he stood firm. And the other party only took two steps back and stood firm. Obviously, the other party's internal force is much stronger than Liu Shui. Liu Shui secretly thought, it seems that he can only rely on the hardness of the folding fan to deal with him. In fact, it was not only Liu Shui who was surprised, but also the other party.

The other party had already exhausted the internal strength of his whole body with this palm just now, and he wanted to beat Liu Shui to death or seriously injured him with one palm. But Liu Shui only took a few steps back, and he didn't look injured at all.

At the same time, a masked man on the side was also at a loss in the face of Gao Jizhong. He saw that the people here were shaken back, and they couldn't restrain Liu Shui, and he knew that if they continued to fight, they might not be able to escape. After all, there are two more masters on the other side at this moment, and whoever those guards go to help casually, then the people on their side will definitely be defeated. Thinking of this, the man dodged out of the battle circle and returned to the back, letting out a scream.

As soon as the whistle came out, the four people who were fighting attacked two moves one after another, forcing each other back, and then turned around and rushed away. In a moment, the group disappeared into the woods by the side of the road. Gao Jizhong was about to catch up, but Liu Shui grabbed him and said, "Don't chase it, thank God if they are willing to retreat." ”

Yanmei hurriedly walked over and said to Liu Shui, "I didn't expect you to come so coincidentally." Liu Shui asked, "You're not injured, are you?" That man's martial arts skills are extremely high. Seeing that he cared about herself, Yanmei was overjoyed and said, "I'm fine." How have you been? I see you seem to have lost a lot of weight. Liu Shui said: "I'm fine." ”

Zhao Yuankan also walked over, bowed to Liu Shui, and said, "Shui'er, fortunately, you came in time!" At this time, Murong Zaixing and others also came over to greet Liu Shui, and Yanmei introduced them one by one. Yan Mei said: "Everyone, although this group of people retreats, we still have to be more careful. I think so, let's not get together. We were divided into three teams, one team in front and one team in the back. One team is in the center. Naturally, there was no objection.

Yanmei immediately asked Murong Zaixing and Zhang Ze to open the way in front, and let Gao Jizhong and Hu Yanshou answer in the back. She, Liu Shui and others followed closely by Zhao Yuankan's side. In this group of people, Liu Shui and Yanmei's martial arts are the highest, and they can naturally ensure the safety of the prince.

After walking for a long time, he saw Murong Zaixing coming over, saluted the prince, and said, "Tell the prince, it's getting late." We have already booked a room at an inn in front of us, and we ask the prince to rest for the night and set off tomorrow. I wonder if it's possible? Zhao Yuankan said: "You are extremely thoughtful. Then listen to you! Murong Zaixing admitted: "Then please go slowly, and I will inform the chief of the guard." After saying that, he turned around and performed light skills, and ran forward quickly.

Liu Shui looked at his light martial arts and felt extremely familiar, but he couldn't remember for a while, where he had seen it. Seeing that he was silent, Yanmei asked, "Brother Shui, is there something wrong?" Liu Shui was stunned for a moment and said, "It's nothing, I just think he's quite mysterious." I saw his light exercises just now, and it seems that I have seen them there, but I can't remember them for a while. ”

Yanmei said: "You also have such thoughts? In fact, for several of them, his identity is quite mysterious, and according to his own description, it is basically difficult to find anyone who can prove his identity. Liu Shui asked puzzledly: "Maybe he wants to climb the dragon and attach the phoenix, right?" ”

Yan Mei smiled: "Maybe! Liu Shui muttered: "But with his prestige in the rivers and lakes, coupled with the identity of the Murong family, it is indeed a little incomprehensible. Yan Mei said: "Of course, we also hope that he will sincerely help the imperial court." Among these people, he is better in all aspects. ”

After a while, the four of them came to the inn. Murong Zaixing had already prepared everything. After everyone had eaten together, the prince said to everyone: "Everyone has worked hard today, so rest early." Tomorrow, please ask Gao Jizhong to open the way in front, I don't know if you want to? Gao Jizhong responded: "This is my honor!" And they all agreed, turned and went out, and went back to their rooms, and stayed at this inn that night.

Early the next morning, Gao Jizhong set off first. The crown prince and Liu Shui still walked in the middle, and Murong re-established the palace. The people set out separately and headed north.

As Liu Shui walked, Yanmei asked, "Yanmei County Lord, why doesn't the prince take the waterway by boat?" Isn't that fast and comfortable? He refused to ride in a carriage, but had to walk on foot. Yan Mei smiled: "In that case, he will not be able to truly understand the suffering of the people." Although it is hard to go this way, you can know more about folk things and make some suggestions to the emperor in the future. Liu Shui said: "The prince has a heart. ”

Yan Mei sighed and said, "Yes, I hope he gets his wish." If he can ascend to the throne of God, it should be a good thing for the people. Liu Shui said: "If he really becomes the emperor, he may not be able to think the same as now." You're thinking too optimistically. Yanmei said: "I believe in him." He said that once he ascended the throne, he would prepare for the Northern Expedition, recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and fulfill the unfulfilled wishes of his ancestors. ”

Yanmei is smart and clever, and when she saw Liu Shui's expression, she knew that she didn't want to talk about these things, so she turned around and asked, "Brother Shui, how is Sister Hongying lately?" I miss her. Liu Shui said: "She is still in Taoyuan and has not come to the capital." You won't hold a grudge against her for disrespecting you in the first place! Yan Mei smiled: "Am I so stingy in your eyes?" I had a good conversation with her that day. I really like to fight with her, and she looks very cute when she gets angry. ”

Liu Shui also smiled: "Then you can be careful, my sister is usually used to being willful at home." But I'm afraid that after returning to the capital, you will have the opportunity to meet. She's with my aunt now. Yanmei said: "It seems that you have a good relationship." Liu Shui said: "That's nature." Yanmei suddenly asked: "Then who is more important in your heart, me or her?" Liu Shui blurted out: "Naturally, it's ......" As soon as the words came out, he felt that it was wrong, so he immediately stopped talking.

Liu Shui turned around and asked, "County Lord, how is Ling Zun doing?" Yanmei said, "He's all right." Sometimes I ask about you! I just heard from my brother that he has seen you, but unfortunately I don't know where you live. Otherwise, I would have sent someone to invite you to my house a long time ago. After all, you helped us when we were in Tanzhou. Liu Shui said: "It's just a trivial matter, why bother." Besides, I was originally ordered by the prince to go to Tanzhou. Yanmei asked, "Brother Shui, how can you be so familiar with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Judging from his attitude, he is very respectful and trusting of you! ”