Chapter 285: Coriander Zhi leaves Liuding Mountain
Tai Hao quietly listened to Mi Hai's narration, and his eyes revealed a sense of curiosity and exploration. He seemed fascinated by the story and wanted to learn more. So, he asked softly, "I heard you say that you originally learned swordsmanship from her, but later changed to staff art, why is that?" ”
A trace of complicated emotions flashed in Mi Hai's eyes, and he took a deep breath, as if recalling that past. Then, he spoke slowly: "Actually, these are all later words. When I first chose to learn swordsmanship, it was out of a love and pursuit of martial arts. However, it is not suitable for men to learn the swordsmanship of the jade girl. Moreover, in the process of cultivation, I also found that I might be more suitable for other types of martial arts. ”
He paused, as if recalling that important moment: "Then, one day, I accidentally discovered the secret book of the Liuding Staff Method in the library of Liuding Mountain. I think it must have been created many years ago by a great hero who practiced on Liuding Mountain. I flipped through it and found that the martial arts concept in it was very much in line with me. So, I decided to give up swordsmanship and instead specialize in the Six Tripod Staff Method. ”
Speaking of this, Mi Hai's face showed a trace of pride and satisfaction: "Under the guidance of Master, I began to cultivate hard. Unexpectedly, I really practiced. Since then, I have focused on the cultivation of the staff method and have never looked back. ”
With a hint of respect, Tai Hao asked tentatively: "My ancestor Zhan Yin is known as a generation of martial arts masters in the rivers and lakes, and the "Cat Ancestor Divine Skill" compiled by him is even more famous in history. As we all know, there are nine volumes of "Mao Zu Shengong", and the first eight volumes were passed on to his eight senior disciples. But there have been many opinions about the ninth volume, do you know the mystery? ”
Mi Hai frowned slightly, as if recalling that dusty time. He took a deep breath and said, "When Master Chan Yin passed away, we were all there. He called the eight apprentices to the bed one by one, and then called Senior Sister Zhu Ying. Senior Sister Zhu Ying stayed in the room for half an hour, and when she came out, her expression was solemn. This made the other eight apprentices wonder, and they all speculated whether the ninth volume of "Cat Ancestor Divine Skill" had been passed on to Zhu Ying. ”
He paused for a moment and continued, "Finally, Master Chan Yin also called me to the bed. This surprised the other disciples even more, and they thought I was the one who taught the ninth volume. However, this is not the case. When Master Chan Yin was dying, he only instructed me one thing. ”
Taihao asked curiously: "What's the matter?" ”
A trace of emotion flashed in Mi Hai's eyes, and he said, "Master Zhan Yin asked me to take care of Zhu Ying and ensure her safety, that's all." His voice was full of respect and emotion, as if he was recalling that unforgettable time.
Just as Taihao was talking to Mi Hai, Coriander went down the mountain lightly, holding a heavy burden in her hand. Tai Hao saw her at a glance, and hurriedly shouted: "Coriander Zhi, has Aunt Zhu Ying finished explaining to you?" ”
Qian Zhi walked up to the two of them, smiled and said to Tai Hao, "Master has finished talking to me, Brother Tai Hao, we can go." Then, she turned to Mi Hai and saluted respectfully: "Uncle Shi, we are leaving Liuding Mountain, you must take care." ”
Mi Hai nodded and said with relief: "You can leave with confidence, I will take care of myself." ”
Tai Hao also said goodbye: "Mihai senior, I don't know when we will meet again this time, you must take care of your body!" ”
Mi Hai smiled indifferently and said, "Don't worry, my life is very big." Even if there are many people who want to break into Liuding Mountain, I can't die. ”
Hearing this, Tai Hao showed an embarrassed expression on his face, and hurriedly said: "Senior Mihai, let the past pass, there is no need to mention it again." However, he suddenly remembered something, and his expression changed: "By the way, what about the halberd?" He also came with the team today, but the poor two asked him to come up from the back mountain, and he has not seen him yet. If he comes up, won't he bring trouble to Liuding Mountain again? ”
Mi Hai didn't show a worried look, he said calmly: "With that halberd hero's ability, he can't climb to the top of the mountain from the back mountain. The back mountain is densely forested, and there are many mechanisms, so it would be good for him to get out alive. You two better leave quickly, there will be rain tonight, so don't delay too long. ”
After listening to Mi Hai's words, Taihao and Coriander glanced at each other, and they both felt a trace of relief in their hearts. They knew that the halberd male's ability was indeed not enough to break through the danger in the back mountains, so Taihao did not delay leaving with Coriander Zhi.
At the foot of the mountain, several horses stood quietly, one of them was ridden by Tai Hao, and the other were ridden by the disciples of Kunwu Mountain. Those disciples had already been killed by the heroines of the Phoenix Pavilion in the battle of Liuding Mountain, and their horses had now become a means of transportation for Taihao and Coriander Zhi.
Taihao took a steed, gently handed the reins to Coriander Zhi, and said, "Coriander Zhi, you ride this one." His voice was full of love, as if he were his own sister.
Coriander took the reins, and she flipped onto the horse's back, with skillful and graceful movements. Immediately afterwards, Taihao also rode a horse, and Qian Zhi looked at this place full of memories, a little reluctant.
Just a short distance from Liuding Mountain, the sky suddenly began to drift with snowflakes. Taihao looked up, with a look of surprise on his face, and said, "Where is this rain, this is clearly snow." His voice was full of incredulity, as if he was shocked by the sudden snow.
Coriander stretched out her palm and gently caught the snowflakes falling from the sky. The snowflake fell into her hand and instantly melted into a drop of water. She looked at the water droplets in her hand, smiled and said, "That's right, it's snow, this is the first snow of the year." ”
Snowflakes were falling one after another, and Taihao and Coriander rode their horses through the snow. Their figures are particularly clear against the snowflakes, as if they are a beautiful picture. The snow, as if falling for their parting, added a different kind of romance and sentimentality to their departure.
Qian Zhi asked, "Brother Taihao, where are we going?" Her voice was particularly crisp in the falling snowflakes.
Tai Hao replied with a smile, "Let's go back to Wuqu City first and meet your uncle." ”
They hurried and soon arrived at Wuqu City. At this moment, the earth has been covered with snowflakes into a silvery white patch. When they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, it was already late at night, and the gate of the City Lord's Mansion was tightly closed. Taihao knocked lightly on the door, but after waiting for a while, no one came to open the door.
Tai Hao said slightly apologetically: "It's so late, presumably the city lord has already rested." Shall we spend the night at a nearby inn? ”
Coriander nodded lightly and agreed: "It's okay." ”
Braving the snowflakes, they found an inn not far from the City Lord's Mansion. After entering the inn, a junior came forward with a feather duster and said enthusiastically: "Wait a while, two guest officers, I will help you clean up the snow on your body first." He moved swiftly and skillfully, and quickly swept the snowflakes off their bodies.
After cleaning up the snow on his body, Xiao Er asked curiously, "Are the two guest officers from afar, do you plan to stay in the hotel or dine?" ”
Taihao asked politely: "We are here to stay, I don't know if there is a room?" ”
The shopkeeper replied enthusiastically: "Yes, there is only one room left, I wonder if the two of you are willing?" ”
Taihao looked outside the door, and the snowflakes were still falling one after another, showing no signs of stopping. He turned his head to look at Coriander and asked softly, "Coriander Zhi, we're going to have a moment tonight, right?" ”
Coriander nodded lightly in agreement: "Hmm! Her voice was short, but it exuded trust and obedience.
So, they decided to go down to the only room that was left. The shopkeeper led them to the room, carrying their baggage in his hand. Upon entering the room, they found that it was a spacious and clean room, warmly and tastefully furnished. They were secretly glad that such an environment was just right for them to have a good night's rest. They let go of their baggage and prepared to sleep peacefully.
Tai Hao said to Coriander gently: "Coriander Zhi, you can sleep in bed, I will lay the floor for one night." ”
However, Coriander did not respond to his words. She walked up behind him softly, suddenly stretched out her arms and hugged him tightly. Her voice sounded softly in her ears: "Brother Taihao, I miss you very much." ”
At that moment, it was as if all time and space had frozen. Coriander Zhi's embrace was like a warm current, instantly pouring into Taihao's heart, making his heart feel an incomparable comfort and satisfaction. It was a feeling that I had never felt before, as if all the exhaustion and distress had dissipated in this instant.
Taihao's heartbeat began to accelerate, and he could clearly feel his blood rushing through his body, as if it was about to set his entire body on fire. A happy smile unconsciously appeared on his face, a smile he had never had before, as if all his worries had been washed away in this moment.
They embraced each other silently, as if this moment was an eternity. Taihao gently closed his eyes, enjoying this sudden happiness. He knew that this moment would become one of the most precious memories of his life, and he would always remember the emotion and joy.
Tai Hao also gently hugged Coriander back and said affectionately: "Coriander Zhi, I miss you too." His voice was full of tenderness and sincerity, as if every word contained deep emotion.
For Taihao, he has not been so close to a woman for many years. At this moment, he was holding the coriander that he loved deeply, and the joy and excitement in his heart were indescribable. He felt as if his soul was filled with a warm current in an instant, as if he was in a sea of flowers, surrounded by a feeling of happiness.
Hearing Tai Hao say that she missed herself very much, Qian Zhi couldn't help but burst into tears, and two lines of hot tears slipped down instantly. Tai Hao gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Coriander Zhi, they have locked you up in the Chivalry Tower for three whole years and made you suffer. ”
Coriander shook her head, didn't speak, and still cried. Taihao gently wiped away her tears and continued: "Coriander Zhi, don't cry, have a good rest tonight, and we will go to see your uncle tomorrow." ”
After a while, Qian Zhi wiped away her tears, looked at Taihao and said, "Brother Taihao, where have you been all these years, why did you come to me now?" ”
Taihao took a deep breath and said, "There have been so many things that have happened over the years, but I miss you every moment......"
Coriander Zhi let go of Taihao's embrace, frowned slightly and said, "Then you...... Did you come here with your wife, Sister Maoru? ”
Tai Hao shook his head lightly and said, "I don't have a wife now, there are too many things that have happened over the years, and I will tell you about it slowly in the future." ”
Hearing that Taihao now has no wife, Qianzhi's face showed a trace of surprise and disbelief, "You don't have to lie to me, how can you be alone as a man like you?" ”
Tai Hao smiled lightly and said, "It's a long story, Qian Zhi, go to bed quickly." He didn't explain much, just gently urged her to rest.
Qian Zhi shook her head and said, "Brother Taihao, it's too cold on the ground, let's sleep in bed together, right?" Sleeping on the floor is prone to getting sick. ”
After Coriander made a request, Taihao fell into a brief contemplation. He knew the importance of this decision, after all, their relationship had just been re-established, and he didn't want to ruin the beauty because of his impulses. However, he also understands Coriander's worries and concerns, and knows that she just wants to be closer to him. So, after much thought, he nodded lightly and agreed to her request.
They lay together on the bed, close enough to each other to feel each other's breathing. However, Taihao didn't do anything excessive, just lay quietly beside her, making her feel her presence. They are all too tired, have gone through too many twists and turns, and just want to have a good rest at the moment.
Lying in bed, they begin to reminisce about the past. Those laughter and tears seem to be reproduced in front of you. They talked about each other's upbringing, and shared their hopes and visions for the future. In the process, the affection between them deepened, as if there was an invisible bond that bound them together.
I don't know how long it took, but sleepiness hit, and they gradually fell asleep. In the dream, they continued their unfinished conversation and explored the depths of each other's hearts. It was as if the whole world had disappeared, leaving only the two of them snuggling up to each other.