When Taihao's questions filled the air, about whether there was an elixir of immortality in the world, Mr. Yan Fang flicked his beard and smiled leisurely, "In this vast universe, the pursuit of eternal life is the common dream of all things, and our cat clan is no exception. Whether it is a prince or a general, or a small people, they all hope to find eternal life in this earthly world. However, the world is like a dream, and in addition to our cat world, there is another world on this planet - the human world. Our people of the cat family can enjoy the lifespan of humans in the cat world, but in the human world, our people can only live for more than 20 years at most, and despite this, there is still a legend that 'cats have nine lives'. ”

Mr. Yan Fang stretched his frowning brows slightly, and sighed lightly, like a lonely lamp swaying in the cold wind, with a little helplessness and desolation. He turned his head to look at Taihao and said, "Taihao, do you know the deep meaning of this story?" ”

Taihao straightened his posture and responded to him with an expectant look.

Mr. Yanfang said slowly: "It is said that one day, the moonlight was like water, illuminating a small town in the south of the Yangtze River. In this silent night, a figure quietly appeared in an ancient temple. It was a cat, a snow-white cat, and its eyes were like bright stars, radiating a mysterious light. This cat seems ordinary, but it has an unknown legend. It is said to have been born on a snowy night to its mother, an ancient civet with nine lives. However, after giving birth to the cat, its mother exhausted all her life force and passed on her last life to it. As a result, the cat became a magical creature with nine lives. The appearance of cats caused a sensation in the rivers and lakes. Heroes from all walks of life have come to visit, wanting to get a glimpse of the mystery of the cat. However, the cat is not in vain, it is athletic and intelligent, whether it is a sneak attack or a head-on confrontation, it can easily deal with it. In a vicious battle, the cat encounters a mysterious swordsman named Yaksha. Yaksha swordsmanship is like a god, a sword is out, and the world is invincible. However, the cat, with his wonderful body and nine lives, forced Yaksha to be helpless. The duel between the cat and the yaksha shook the entire rivers and lakes. People began to rumor that this cat really had nine lives, otherwise how could it be so tenacious and break free from the brink of life and death again and again? The cat's reputation has intensified, attracting countless heroic challenges. However, all of them were defeated by the cat's nine lives miraculous feats. The cat is like a proud king, contemptuous of the heroes in the rivers and lakes. However, just when cats were in the limelight, an old legend was recalled: the civet cat with nine lives gathered the power of nine lives on the night of the full moon, and could be transformed into the legendary 'Nine Lives Demon Beast', invincible in the world. As soon as this legend came out, the rivers and lakes suddenly boiled. Countless heroes have gathered, wanting to reveal this myth at this moment. And cats have to face unprecedented challenges. At a party, the cat is besieged by everyone and puts her in danger. It took eight lives before it could barely escape the crowd. At this time, the cat has reached the limit of nine lives. People are waiting for the cat's ninth rebirth. It is said that it will be an extremely spectacular event. However, instead of waiting for the miracle of rebirth, they waited for a thrilling decisive battle. The cat and the Yaksha meet again, this time on a stormy night. The cat has drained eight lives and is still unable to defeat the Yakshas. When it is reborn for the ninth time, it will face an invincible enemy. On the night of the full moon, the wind and clouds meet. The cat and the Yaksha have a showdown like never before. The cat is incarnated as the legendary 'Nine Lives Demon Beast', with a body as strong as a dragon and infinite strength. And the Yaksha used the 'Moon God Sword Technique' of the unique martial arts, with a sword aura and boundless power. For a while, the entire rivers and lakes were shocked by this showdown. In the end, between rebirth and death, the cat exploded with unprecedented power. It single-handedly blocked Yaksha's sword of lore and defeated it. After defeating Yaksha, the cat chose to retire. It disappeared from sight, leaving behind only a mysterious legend. Some people say that it went to the ancient temple in the deep mountains, some people say that it retreats to the countryside, and some people say that it cultivates alone somewhere, looking forward to the resurgence of the rivers and lakes. And the heroes in the rivers and lakes, although they have lost the trace of the cat, will always remember this legendary story. After dinner, they will tell future generations about this civet cat with nine lives, and how it has left an indelible legend in the rivers and lakes. ”

After listening to the legend about the civet cat, Taihao was speechless for a long time. His heart fluctuated, and his heart was full of complex emotions. The civet cat with nine lives seemed to whisper in his ear, making him feel the mysterious aura that had been sealed for a long time. Although Taihao knew that this was just a legend, he could not deny the magic and wisdom of the civet depicted in the story.

Tai Hao's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he couldn't help asking, "Mr. Yanfang, what does the legendary story of that spirit cat in the rivers and lakes want to tell us?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang smiled slightly, looked into the distance, and seemed to penetrate the boundary of time and space, and saw the distant rivers and lakes. He said slowly: "Lord Taihao, this legend is actually about the mystery and eternity of life. The civet cat with nine lives symbolizes endless vitality, and the challenges and decisive battles it has experienced represent growth, perseverance and transcendence in life. Life is an endless journey, full of ups and downs and uncertainties. We will all face challenges and dangers, but as long as we have perseverance and wisdom, we can overcome all difficulties and constantly surpass ourselves. This legend also reminds us to cherish our finite life. No matter how long we live, we should experience and feel the beauty of this world with our hearts. The length of life is not important, what matters is how to live meaningfully. ”

Taihao listened to Mr. Yanfang's teachings, and his heart gradually calmed down. He understood that this legend was not just a fictional story, but a reflection and revelation of life.

He looked at Mr. Yanfang firmly and said solemnly, "Mr. Yanfang, I understand. I will cherish my life and pursue my own meaning and value with my heart. ”

Mr. Yan Fang smiled and nodded, he knew that Taihao had understood the deep meaning behind the story. He said gently, "Very well, Lord Taihao." Life is a practice, and we need to constantly explore, grow, and refine ourselves. No matter what difficulties and obstacles we face, we must stick to our beliefs and move forward bravely. ”

At this moment, the sky was gradually swallowed up by twilight, and a guard humbly whispered to Tai Hao: "My lord, ahead is the territory of Qichuan City, should we consider taking a short rest there tonight?" ”

Taihao replied: "It's okay, I'm tired after a day's journey today, I think I'll rest there, I don't know what Mr. Yanfang thinks?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang muttered, "It seems more secure for the old man to completely obey Lord Taihao's arrangement, but to find an inn outside the city as a temporary shelter tonight. After all, for the purpose of this trip, we can still mention it less meaninglessly, and we will have less unnecessary trouble. It's important to be cautious and keep safety at the forefront. ”

After hearing this, Tai Hao couldn't help but be suspicious, and said, "Is Mr. Yanfang too worried?" It's just a night's rest, is there any danger? ”

Mr. Yan Fang glanced behind him, the luxurious carriage carrying the crown prince's treasure, and said softly: "It's better to be cautious." ”

Tai Hao said to the guard: "According to what Mr. Yan Fang said, it is necessary to find an inn outside the city to rest, and we must not reveal the purpose of our trip. ”

The guard said, "Oh! ”

In a few moments, they had come to the outskirts of Qichuan City. At this time, the night is hazy, and the surrounding scenery is looming. Not far from the city gate, a brightly lit inn stands on the side of the road, and the quaint plaque reads "Qidong Inn" four big characters, which is quite heroic.

The procession stopped in front of the inn, and as Tai Hao walked into the inn, he was surrounded by the warmth that greeted him. The interior of the inn is quaint and spacious, with several tables of eight immortals arranged in a staggered manner in the lobby, and several guests dressed in coarse cloth clothes are chatting and laughing at the tables.

"Guest officer, how many rooms do you need?" A little er with a smile on his face asked enthusiastically.

"How many rooms do you have here?" Tai Hao asked indifferently.

"Returning officer, we have twenty rooms left here today." Xiao Er replied respectfully.

"Then we'll all have it!" Tai Hao said in a resolute tone.

Originally, Taihao planned to vacate these three rooms, so that Mr. Yanfang, Prince Xuanbao and himself could each enjoy one room, and the remaining rooms would be ten rooms for the maids and seven for the guards, and if they couldn't stay, they could set up tents in the backyard of the inn. However, Mr. Yan Fang said to him: "There are many dreams at night, and the lord and the prince will sleep in the same room tonight, just in case." ”

Taihao knew that Mr. Yanfang's wisdom was as deep as the sea, and his words must have deep meaning, so his face flashed with sadness and asked, "Could it be that there are many crises hidden here and here tonight?" ”

Mr. Nobukata replied, "Caution is paramount. ”

Listening to Mr. Yanfang's suggestion, Taihao and Xuanbao glanced at each other, and a trace of doubt flashed in each other's eyes. However, none of them refuted it. Perhaps, it is out of trust in Mr. Yanfang; Perhaps, it was an expectation that they were not aware of.

In an elegant and calm manner, Tai Hao let the maids freely choose ten rooms to accommodate their tired bodies. He carefully arranged for the guards to stay in eight of them, and because of the limited number of rooms, a dozen or so guards had to pitch tents in the backyard and watch over the carriages and horses. Mr. Nobukata was given a luxurious suite to enjoy the dignity and tranquility alone. And Taihao and Prince Xuanbao share the last room, showing intimacy and trust.

The corridor on the second floor of the inn is spacious and bright, as if leading to an unknown and wonderful world. The rooms are arranged along the corridors, and each one is full of warmth and comfort. The clean and tidy environment reflects Taihao's strict requirements for details, and a small wooden plaque is hung on the door, engraved with the corresponding room number, which provides convenience and guidance for the guest officers staying in the hotel.

Through the open windows, the verdant rice paddies swayed in the wind, as if to tell people about the vitality and abundance of the earth. The fragrance of flowers and plants fills the air, gently brushing the cheeks, making it refreshing. Sunlight pours into the room, illuminates every corner, and warms the heart of every traveler. Taihao feels like a haven, a haven where you can relax, feel the peace and well-being.