Experienced coachmen drove some old wagons north, and in the early winter mornings, the land north of Sowaja was mostly covered with a thin frost.

The sparse weeds grew tenaciously, and the wheels of the carriage pressed over a strong white flower, leaving a shallow rut.

In the carriage, two people sat quietly.

Lance lifted the curtain and looked at the clouds in the distance. Winter in Sowaha is always a lot of fun, and the sky is cloudy, as if a blith could come at any moment.

In the volatile climate, mortals can only bow their heads and pray to the gods for protection, but users of mystical powers like Lance are much more transcendent.

At this distance, Reims could see the snow line halfway up the Hanshan Mountains, while higher up was shrouded in low dark clouds.

From time to time, a flock of geese flies across the sky, making a clear chirp.

"It's not easy to cross the cold mountains in early winter, but as long as you can be prepared, with your mana, you should be able to pass through the guò. ”

As if guessing the doubts in Lance's heart, Arashi explained in a low voice.

This time she traveled with Lance, and she deliberately dressed up in disguise, discarding the white clothes that the temple personnel had to wear, and replacing them with an elegant purple floral dress.

I have to say that this woman's appearance is indeed beautiful and refined, and her big watery eyes look particularly innocent. When any normal man sees him, he probably won't believe that this is a femme fatale.

Lance shook his head: "Tongguò Hanshan, there should be no problem." I'm thinking about something else. ”

"So, is it the City of Decay?" Arashi asked tentatively, "Are you worried that you won't find what you're looking for there?"

Lance smiled silently, "I was wondering what good it would be for you to go to the Black Lands. ”

Arashi said quietly, "I just answered your question truthfully. Actually, you don't need to be so wary of me all the time, that contract has weakened me, and I am unlikely to lie to you - not to mention, you are so wise that even if I tried to lie, you would have found out immediately. ”

"Look, what a sweet little mouth. It's a shame to use it as a maid for me. Lance looked at Lan with interest: "That's how you used this tone to communicate with the goddess of Yueqin before, right?"

Lan bowed his head slightly: "If you insist on me answering, then my answer is: yes." You should be well aware. I am a very realistic person. Now that I am your prisoner, if you ask me to do a thing, I will obey. ”

Lance was silent for a moment, squinting at Arashi's collar. The floral dress had obviously been improved by herself. The opening in the chest is very open. A large area of snow-white scenery is revealed.

"You're good at reading men's minds. Lance retracted his gaze, calmed down for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Actually, I've always been curious. Why do you have such a persistent desire to live? Before that, everyone I met, although they also cherished life, they also cared about something other than life. ”

"Is it dignity or arrogance?" Arashi looked directly at Lance and said unusually frankly, "It's very simple. ”

"Because I have a reason to live. For this reason, I have long sued myself that I will throw away other things. ”

"When I was twelve, I followed the old man into the alley opposite the orphan shelter in the Temple...... Twenty days later, I became a member of the junior choir. ”

"Since then, my world has been stereotyped. I can do anything to stay alive. ”

She looked at Lance and said calmly, "You are one of the most powerful people I have ever met, and now that I have betrayed the temple, there is no way back but to pin my hopes on you." It is my honor and opportunity to be your lady-in-waiting. ”

"Chance, you want to learn witchcraft?" asked Lance.

"I dreamed of it. Lan smiled lightly: "But now, I know that I must first do my duty as a maid." You don't trust me now, that's normal. But this qiē will change slowly. If one day, you are willing to help me, my efforts will not be in vain. ”

"Your words are frankly scary. Lance shrugged: "Let's wait and see what happens in the future." But for now, I do need you to lead the way. ”

"And I really need a maid to take care of the affairs of life. ”

......

Two days later, the carriage came to a slow stop.

"My lord, there is the Hanshan Mountain Range in front, and further ahead is the Hanshan Pass, the road is very narrow, and the carriage can't get in. The old coachman explained.

Lance nodded, and after two days of bumpy carriages, he had some back pain. He happily paid the fare and walked with Arashi to the mountains.

As far as the name suggests, the climate immediately became much colder when I walked into the vicinity of this mountain range.

Lance has an amazing physique, and is naturally not afraid of changes in temperature. And Arashi also seems to have a high resistance to the cold, she is wearing a thin purple pleated group, and her white calves are exposed, but she doesn't seem to feel the cold at all.

Lance thought about it and was relieved. Lan was the elect of the goddess Yueqin before, and although all her divine power was withdrawn at this time, her body was still transformed by divine power. It's definitely not comparable to Lance, but it's too much stronger than ordinary people. It's normal not to be afraid of the cold.

I heard that this is the only passage between Sowaha and the outside world, but it was blown up with black powder by Lawrence a few days ago. ”

Lance looked at Arashi, "How did you guys get here?"

Arashi pointed to the mountains to the west and said, "Take the path." It was long and circuitous, and there were many dangers along the way, so I took eight Templars with me, and two of them were broken on the path. ”

"Path?" Lance asked, "How long does it take?"

"At least three days. Arashi replied.

Three days? Lance didn't want to waste that time.

He looked at the cliff-like mountains on both sides and the collapsed canyon in front of him, and suddenly asked, "Is it just to cross this canyon?" You're going to be in the Storm Country?"

Lan nodded, a hint of curiosity in her eyes, "What are you going to do?"

Lance didn't speak, but groaned slightly, pulling out a large scarlet blanket from the Arcane Ring.

He spread the blanket neatly and laid it out in front of the canyon.

"Are you going to camp here today?" Looking at Lance's actions, the new maid was obviously a little stunned: "But it's still a long time before it gets dark, and we still have a long way to go." ”

"Come in. Lance stood first in the middle of the blanket and beckoned.

Arashi didn't hesitate and immediately walked in.

The two stood in the middle of the blanket, and Lance whispered, "Stand firm!"

Let's talk about it. A hurried incantation came out of his mouth.

The next second. The two of them only felt a tremor under their feet, as if the whole earth suddenly trembled.

A gentle force slowly lifted them up into the sky.

"This, this, this is a miracle!"

Arashi stood beside Lance and watched the soft magic carpet glowing faintly red beneath his feet. Slowly floated twenty feet above the ground. The face is full of shock!

Lance was also using a magic carpet for the first time. Although before that, he had already memorized the spells used by the magic carpet. But it's the first time to practice, let alone bring people.

So he reminded himself. It is essential to be attentive and careful at all times.

Under Lance's control, the magic carpet [Feitian No. 9] was slightly rolled up around it, forming a thin guardrail, enclosing the two of them inside.

"Let's go!"

On his first flight, Lance was also very excited. As soon as he had a thought, the magic carpet immediately accelerated violently and flew towards the Cold Mountain Pass!

"Ah......h

The sudden acceleration frightened Lan to scream again and again, and she subconsciously hugged Lance's waist, looking down and not daring to look in other directions.

The wind was blowing, and Lance's hair was messy. He opened the eagle eye, and the scene in front of him was unobstructed.

Feitian 9 continued to climb, and eventually, the altitude they flew was on par with the peaks on both sides of the cold mountain pass canyon that had been blown away!

"It's so high!" Lance stood on the magic carpet and looked down, a strange sense of accomplishment arose.

Little by little, his magic power was consumed, and the magic carpet accelerated sharply, and they made their way through the clouds, startling away a hovering eagle.

In the blink of an eye, the Cold Mountain Pass was already below them.

Lance's heart was full of satisfaction, and he was about to control the magic carpet to continue to accelerate, but who knew that at this time, a fierce wind suddenly blew in the sky!

The wind came suddenly and powerfully, and immediately blew Lance's magic carpet to the ground.

It was the first time Lance had driven the magic carpet in practice, and his skills were very poor, and he tried to stabilize the magic carpet, but with little success.

High in the sky, the scarlet magic carpet churned up and down, as if it was about to fall.

Lan closed her eyes tightly and hugged Lance tightly, she only felt that the heavens and the earth were spinning, and after a while, a huge impact was transmitted.

Luckily, Lance was in front of her, blocking most of the momentum for her.

The magic carpet gradually stabilized. She subconsciously opened her eyes, only to find that the magic carpet had been lowered.

She looked around, and all the mountains she had expected were gone.

"It's all down there. Lance gasped and whispered.

Lan was stunned for a moment, only to see the magic carpet resting on a huge stone, she climbed to the edge and looked down—

Although the thick clouds obscured her vision, she could still see the ant-like rocks below.

"We, we're on top of the rubble formed by the blown up Hanshan Pass now?"

"Not bad. Lance's face was a little pale, and just now the magic carpet got out of control, and he used all his strength to land safely in this place. "I had to take a break and practice a few more times. I've never had much talent when it comes to driving vehicles. Let's wait for the gust of wind to go away, and then we set off......"

Before he could finish his words, he felt a soft touch behind him.

"What are you doing?" said Lance's voice.

"What a maid should do. Arashi whispered in Lance's ear, "There's nothing to do right now anyway." And it's not the best occasion, but it's not the worst either. ”

She slowly unfastened Lance's clothes with both hands, and the latter turned sharply and pressed her against the magic carpet.

"I'm the master. He smiled and said.

Then he pounced.

For a while, the wind was cold, and the dress was flying.

Low murmurs and wheezing pierced the clouds. (To be continued......)