Chapter 398: Suicide by jumping off a cliff in grief
One of the men, with a burly figure and a resolute face, stepped forward and shouted, "Who is making noise outside and disturbing our concentration on cultivation?" Dare to trespass on this immortal cave mansion, it is really audacious, I don't know whether I am alive or dead! His voice echoed through the valleys like a flood of bells, awe-inspiring, as if the whole world were trembling.
Seeing this, Taihao's heart tightened, knowing that there must be another bloody storm next. He took a deep breath, gently placed Ruoshui on the ground to make sure it was safe, and then arched his hand at the four men: "In Xia Taihao, it is really helpless to stray into your land. Dare to ask the heroes with their high surnames, and I would like to hear them in detail. ”
The four men looked at each other and gave their names in turn.
"I am the eleventh son of Longzhou, and the people in the rivers and lakes are called the worms."
"In the twelve sons of Xialongzhou, the people in the rivers and lakes are called Jiaotu."
"A certain is the thirteenth son of Longzhou, and the people of the rivers and lakes are called the heads."
"I am the fourteenth son of Longzhou, and the people in the rivers and lakes are called roaring towards the sky."
After the four brothers reported their home, the atmosphere became more and more tense. Suddenly, the grub's gaze fell on the gluttonous corpse on the ground, his face changed, and he exclaimed, "Tenth brother! ”
When everyone heard this, they all looked at the gluttonous corpse, and a trace of shock and anger flashed in their eyes. Jiao Tu roared even more angrily: "You dare to kill my tenth brother, you really deserve death!" Take your life! As he spoke, he was about to rush forward and fight with Taihao and the wind.
Taihao saw the four brothers besieging him, and although he was not shocked in his heart, he immediately put on a posture to meet the battle. However, as soon as he exchanged two moves, he felt a strong pressure attack, these four men who had just come out of the retreat, their martial arts were so evil and so deadly, that they were unguardable.
Seeing this, Blower was very anxious. He knew that although Tai Hao was strong in martial arts, he would inevitably have some difficulty facing these four strange opponents. So, he quickly took out a pack of "Phantom Soul Scatter" from his arms, ready to help Taihao.
He saw the opportunity and violently scattered the "Phantom Soul Scattering" towards the four brothers, namely the Worm, the Jiaotu, the Cockroach, and the Roar to the Sky. The powder drifted through the air, instantly turning into a cloud of misty smoke, enveloping the four brothers.
Seeing this, Taihao hurriedly dodged to the side, secretly glad in his heart. He knew that this "phantom soul scattering" was so powerful that once he inhaled it, he would lose his power and couldn't extricate himself.
Sure enough, after a while, the four brothers fell down one after another, as if they had been frozen, motionless. too
Seeing this, Blower breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Fortunately, there is this 'Phantom Soul Scattering', otherwise it will be difficult for us to get out today." ”
Taihao nodded, but there was a wary glint in his eyes. He knew very well that the rivers and lakes were sinister, and although the four brothers had temporarily lost their combat effectiveness, it was difficult to guarantee that there would be no other accomplices peeping in secret. To be on the safe side, he decided to take a look inside the cave to see if there were any other potential threats.
At this moment, Jiaotu struggled to open his eyes, his face full of confusion and anger: "What kind of poison did you use?" Why are we like this? His voice was full of reluctance and anger, obviously unable to accept that he had been poisoned.
Gu Feng sneered and said lightly: "You have fallen for my 'Phantom Soul Scattering'. ”
When the four brothers heard this, their faces suddenly changed greatly. As people in the rivers and lakes, they naturally know the power of "phantom soul scattering". For a moment, their hearts were filled with fear and despair.
However, Taihao did not have the slightest intention of staying. He knows that time waits for no one, and he must find Ruoshui's child as soon as possible. So, he walked straight towards the Immortal Cave, and every step seemed firm and powerful.
Seeing this, the worm hurriedly shouted, "Taihao, don't enter the Immortal Cave!" We have no grievances with you, why did you kill our brothers? His voice was full of anger and confusion, as if he wanted to stop Tai Hao's actions.
However, Taihao didn't listen to him. He took a deep breath and resolutely walked into the Immortal Cave.
After entering the Immortal Cave, Taihao saw this Immortal Cave, which was mysterious and unpredictable, as if the secrets of heaven and earth were hidden in it. When Taihao stepped into this room, he felt a cool breath coming to his face, mixed with a faint fragrance of mountains, rocks, plants and trees, which was refreshing.
On the stone wall in the cave, the water droplets drip, emitting a crisp and pleasant sound, like the sound of nature, and like the ancient bell ringing, echoing in the depths of the cave. On the stone wall, there are more naturally formed lines, like ancient paintings, telling thousands of years of legends and stories.
As the depth of the cave, the light in the cave gradually dimmed, Taihao lit the fire, only to see the surrounding stone walls, flickering faint fluorescence, like stars, dazzling. These fluorescents seem to have spirits, swaying with the movement of Taihao, like a fairy dancing, beautiful.
Finally, in the depths of the cave, Taihao found a stone platform. On the stone platform, a quaint cheats lie quietly, on the cover, the four big characters "Drawing Tigers by Cats" are vigorous and powerful, which is the original cheats of "Painting Tigers by Cats" obtained by "Nine Sons of the Dragon" from Ruoshui. Taihao said: "Finally lost and regained!" ”
Taihao carefully put the cheats into his arms, and his heart was excited. He looked around to make sure there were no other anomalies, and walked out of the cave with confidence. However, just as he stepped out of the cave, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.
I saw Ruoshui holding a hairpin in his hand, and walked towards the four brothers of the beetle, the pepper map, the cockroach, and the roar towards the sky with an expressionless face. Her movements were swift and decisive, each stab stabbing into their necks with unerring precision, splattering blood in an instant.
Blower stood aside, did not make a move, just quietly watched Ruoshui take revenge on the four brothers. His eyes were complicated, as if he was thinking about something.
Seeing this, Taihao was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly shouted: "Ruoshui, stop!" However, his voice didn't seem to have any effect, and Ruoshui continued her actions with cold disappointment.
After a while, the four brothers all fell in a pool of blood, and Ruoshui also stopped what he was doing. She turned to look at Tai Hao, with a sneer on her face: "Tai Hao, I'm sorry for you, but I have to avenge my child!" ”
With that, she turned and walked towards the edge of the cliff. Taihao's heart tightened and he wanted to step forward to stop it, but it was too late. I saw Ruoshui jump off the cliff without hesitation, leaving only a mournful cry echoing in the valley.
"Ruoshui! Ruoshui! Taihao shouted loudly, but all that answered him was the echo of the empty valley. He hurried to the edge of the cliff, only to see that Ruoshui's figure had disappeared into the clouds, leaving only a desolation and grief.
Taihao stood on the edge of the cliff, his heart full of endless pain and self-blame. He knew that he had not been able to protect Ruoshui and her children, who had suffered such a tragic fate.
When Blower saw this scene, the whole person seemed to be frozen, his eyes were round, and he muttered to himself, but he couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time. He had never seen such a decisive and tragic scene, and an indescribable fear and shock surged in his heart.
And Taihao did not hesitate at all, he only had one thought in his heart - save Ruoshui! He quickly scanned his surroundings, looking for a way down the mountain. The mountain road was rugged, but he was like walking on the ground, and in a few ups and downs, he had already rushed down, and his figure shuttled between the mountains and forests, so fast that only afterimages remained.
Only then did the wind come back to his senses, he hurriedly chased after him, and shouted as he ran: "Taihao hero, why did she jump?" His voice was full of confusion and concern.
Tai Hao replied without looking back: "Blast Hero, now is not the time to ask these questions. Hurry up and follow me down the mountain to see if Ruoshui is still alive. His tone revealed an unprecedented solemnity and anxiety, as if the weight of the whole world was weighing on his shoulders.
They galloped all the way to the edge of the cliff at the bottom of the mountain. I saw that the clouds and mist below were shrouded in mist, and there was no bottom in sight. Tai Hao's heart tightened, he knew that the chance of surviving from such a high place was very small. But he didn't hesitate to jump down the cliff.
Seeing this, Blower also jumped down after him. They spread out in the air and swooped down towards the valley floor like two large birds. They all have only one thought in their hearts - find Ruoshui and save her life!
After a thrilling search, Taihao and Blower finally found Ruoshui in a hidden bush. She lay there quietly, like a withered flower, her face so pale that it was almost transparent, and there was no breath left.
Taihao knelt beside Ruoshui, his hands trembling and stroking her cheeks, tears streaming out of his eyes. He cried out in anguish: "Ruoshui, why do you want to do this, why do you want to leave me like this? His voice was filled with endless grief and despair, as if it was about to tear the whole world apart.
Taihao's mind repeatedly recalled the years they had experienced together. Those laughter and laughter, those days of fighting side by side, have now become sharp blades that pierce his heart, slashing his heart one by one. He remembered the youthfulness and innocence when they first met, and the days they spent together in Wenchuan City.
"Ruoshui, do you remember? We met on the official ship to Wenchuan City and spent unforgettable years in Wenchuan City. Taihao's voice choked, and tears kept slipping down.
Blower couldn't help but step forward and comforted: "Taihao hero, let's mourn and change." If the water girl is in the spirit of heaven, she doesn't want to see you in such pain. ”
At the moment, Taihao buried Ruoshui at the foot of Shude Mountain with a heavy heart, and the bleak scene was heartbreaking. He picked up a handful of loess with his own hands and gently sprinkled it on Ruoshui's tomb, his heart full of endless grief and reluctance.
Blower stood aside, looking at Taihao so sad, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He patted Taihao's shoulder and said softly, "Taihao Hero, can we go back to Thousand Winds City?" ”
However, before the words fell, a cold light flashed, and a sharp sword suddenly rushed in, piercing the left chest of the blast. The wind was caught off guard, and he fell to the ground on the spot, blood staining the hem of his clothes.
Tai Hao was shocked, and hurriedly turned around to look, only to see the fierce and negative men pressing towards him menacingly. There was also a person tied up behind them, it was Xuanliu. The negative man was still holding Xuanliu's Xuantie kitchen knife in his hand, and the cold light was shining, which looked extremely dangerous.
The anger in Taihao's heart was surging like a raging storm, he clenched his teeth, his eyes glared angrily, and a roar shook the surrounding grass and trees. He struck with his fists, and his fists were like dragons, approaching the fierce and negative. For a while, the confrontation between them became more intense, with heavy fist shadows, sword qi and momentum.
Although the fierce and negative men were extraordinary, they had to retreat again and again in the face of Taihao's fierce offensive. Taihao's every punch and kick contained infinite power, as if it was about to tear the entire world apart.
After a fierce battle, Tai Hao finally forced the fox and the negative to retreat a few feet away. He gasped and stared at them coldly, as if trying to see them through.
At this time, Taihao had only one thought in his heart - to save Xuanliu. He shouted at the fox and the negative, "You guys let Xuanliu go!" Otherwise, I will make you pay with blood today! ”
He sneered and said, "You killed so many of our brothers on Shude Mountain, how could we let you go so easily?" If you know each other today, you can be arrested obediently, otherwise you will blame us for being polite! ”
The negative man took the Xuantie kitchen knife, pressed it tightly to Xuan Liu's neck, and threatened: "Taihao, if you dare to act rashly again, I will kill him immediately!" ”
Tai Hao's heart froze, he knew that the negative man was never joking. He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, trying to calm himself down.
Tai Hao took a deep breath, a trace of firmness and determination flashed in his eyes, and he slowly spoke: "Fierce and negative, your brothers are dead, do you think that you can compete with me with just the two of you?" His voice was low and powerful, as if with an irresistible majesty.
A trace of anger flashed in his eyes, he clenched the Xuantie kitchen knife in his hand, pressed it against Xuanliu's neck, and said sharply: "Don't talk nonsense, Taihao!" If you don't tie your hands today, I'll cut off Xuanliu's neck immediately! ”
Xuan Liu's face was pale, but he was not afraid, and shouted loudly: "Lord Taihao, leave me alone!" My fifth brother is dead, and it's not interesting for me to live, don't be subject to them because of me! ”
Taihao felt a pain in his heart, but he knew that he couldn't be impulsive at the moment. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and firm: "Negative, I will be tied up and will not resist anymore." You let Xuanliu go and arrest me. ”
The negative and the fierce looked at each other, and a trace of doubt flashed in their eyes. They didn't expect Taihao to give up resistance so easily. Although he didn't believe it in his heart, the kitchen knife in his hand loosened slightly.
Seeing this, Taihao's heart moved, and he knew that his words had already worked. He continued: "I know you hate me to the bone, but Xuanliu has no grievances with you, let him go." I am willing to trade my life for his life. ”
The negative and the relict hesitated for a moment, and finally the negative and nodded and said, "Okay, let's let him go." But you must be restrained and there must be no resistance. ”
Taihao nodded, signaling that they could release him. The negative carefully let go of Genroku and pushed him aside. Although Xuanliu was rescued, his eyes were full of guilt and self-blame, and he knew that he had affected Taihao.