After several days of trekking, Ai Li and Wulian finally arrived at Amphibious Ridge.

But before meeting the green mountains, like a majestic and mighty man, galloping heroically, a group around the mountains and clear waters, like a soft and amorous woman, lying on her knees. The green mountains and clear water are like the beauty of the gods, and the name of the amphibious ridge is derived from this.

Looking into the distance, the continuous mountain peaks rise from west to east, towering along the river. The mountains in the west are slightly gentle, gradually rising and falling in the middle, and the peaks in the east are suddenly steep and unusually steep.

Ai Li grabbed Ma and asked Wu Lian, "Where do I go now?"

Wu Lian pointed to the mountain peak and said, "Sister Ai, do you see that this mountain range looks like a giant dragon? The cliff in the east is the dragon's head with its mouth wide open, and the gentle and slightly warped place in the west is the dragon's tail, and those layers of mountains are dragon scales. ”

Ai Li followed his pointers, and the more he looked, the more he felt the shape. On the cloud-covered mountainside, a giant dragon seemed to be about to rise into the air.

Wu Lian said again: "The Tyrannosaurus that the master refers to is this mountain. ”

It turns out that the so-called tyrannosaurus rex is not a real dragon, but refers to a mountain.

Ai Li couldn't help but be surprised, "Could it be that the commander asked me to get rid of the dragon because he wanted me to cut off this mountain?"

"Exactly. Wulian nodded.

Ai Li frowned, "If it is still possible for the true dragon to be killed, how can this entire mountain be cut off?"

Wu Lian pointed to the east and said, "The east is the dragon head of the tyrannosaurus, and you can get rid of the dragon by cutting off the dragon head." ”

"How do you cut off the dragon's head?"

"The master once told me that if you want to slay a dragon, you should enter through the dragon's belly or dragon's mouth. At the place where the dragon head is connected to the dragon body, the dragon's spine can be seen. To cut off the dragon's spine is to cut off the dragon's head. However, the dragon's spine is extremely hard and can only be cut with a holy weapon. ”

The more Ai Li listened, the more confused he became, and his eyebrows furrowed even tighter.

Wu Lian rarely saw her like this, and smiled: "Sister Ai, you don't have to worry. No one else can do it, but you can. The Golden Flame Divine Weapon is an ancient holy weapon, and only with this knife can the dragon head be cut off. ”

Ai Li will be skeptical. Feng Shui is said to be a number of believers. But as a martial artist, Ai Li would rather believe in his Red Flame Farewell Sword. She has always believed that if you want to be clear, instead of believing in fate, it is better to rely on the power of everyone and kill when you encounter evil. But since you are committed to others, you must try your best no matter what.

"Then go up the mountain!" she didn't hesitate.

After a long day on horseback, the two came to the foot of the mountain to the east. From a distance, I only feel that this mountain is in front of me, and when I really walk it, I know that the mountain range is long.

At the foot of the mountain, there is a wide forest. Ai Li looked up, but saw that the mountain peak was towering into the clouds, and the peak was covered with clouds and mist, and he could no longer distinguish the dragon head and the dragon body as he did when he watched it from a distance.

She asked Wulian, "Shall we go?"

Wu Lian said: "It should be right. When I traveled with my master, I passed through this mountain, and my master went into the mountain to explore. He said that if you want to get to Longtou Peak, you must first pass through a forest and then through a valley pass. ”

Since the journey was correct, Ai Li took Wulian into the forest. However, their horses were not allowed to enter. The place is deserted, and the forest is not only unpaved, but also thick with fallen leaves. These fallen leaves are rotten like mud, and when you step on them, you will sink deeply, shallow below the calf, deep up to the root of the leg.

Ai Li said to Wu Lian: "You are watching the horses outside the forest. I'll pick you up when I'm done. ”

Wu Lian said dissatisfiedly: "Last time, the master also entered the mountain alone and asked me to wait for him. This time, Sister Ai slays the dragon, I have to go in and have a look anyway. ”

Ai Li said: "When the time comes, you won't be able to walk, but don't cry again." ”

Wulian assured her, "If I cry, you will throw me down and leave me alone." ”

Seeing that he was so insistent, Ai Li had to agree. She removed her bag from her horse, and after a short rest, set off again.

As soon as I entered the forest, a strange smell came to my nose. It was the smell of the mildew of rotting leaves mixed with the fragrance of fresh leaves. Decay and rebirth are intertwined in one place, and there is a strange feeling to smell it.

Because there was no way to do it, the two of them had to pull their legs out of the piles of rotting leaves every time they walked, as if walking in a swamp. It takes a lot of effort to take every step. Ai Li was carrying martial arts, Shang Jue was difficult to leave, and looked back at Wulian, who was already sweating profusely.

Ai Li wanted to carry him forward. He resolutely refused, "Sister Ai doesn't have to worry about me." You're going to slay the dragon, so don't put too much effort into it. ”

Ai Li couldn't help but be impressed: he was squeamish on weekdays, but he was also tough at this time. She didn't want to touch him, so she quietly slowed down.

After traveling for a long time, Wulian, who has always loved to cry, has been gritting her teeth and silently following, and she has never said a word of bitterness.

Passing by a wide rock, Ai Li said, "Let's rest here for a while." ”

Although Wu Lian was panting like a cow, she shook her head stubbornly, "No, I can still go!" The master said that the forest at night is very dangerous, and we must pass as soon as possible. ”

Ai Li stared at him for a moment, and did not say anything more to persuade him, but said: "Step on my footprints and walk, it will be easier to walk." ”

It was getting late, the red sun was sinking into the west, and the forest was engulfed in great shadows.

Ai Li didn't dare to light the fire, there were dry branches and fallen leaves all around, and if it caused a fire, it would be impossible to escape.

The moon rose, and deep in the forest resounded like weeping. There was a faint green light all around, dotted with stars, and I don't know what kind of animal it was.

A cold, soft hand crept towards Ai Li and grabbed her hand. Ai Li was secretly amused, and he was angry for a long time, but he was still scared. She secretly used her internal strength to warm her palms for him.

Wu Lian was terrified, and was held by her rough but warm hand, and her heart suddenly settled down.

Suddenly, two green rays of light quickly approached, and a beast the size of a bobcat swooped down on it!

With a flash of red light, Ai Li pulled out the Red Flame Knife and split it in half.

The smell of blood rose through the forest, and several beasts pounced on the corpse, "squeaking" and chewing. In the dark night, it sounds especially terrifying.

Immediately afterward, another animal pounced on the two.

Ai Li picked up Wu Lian with one hand, and danced the Red Flame Knife with the other, quickly crossing the forest. One by one, the beasts that pounced on them kept falling under the Red Flame Knife.

Outside the forest, a rock wall as straight as a cut comes into view. Ai Li picked up Wulian on his back, grabbed the vine, and climbed up.

The beasts could not climb the rock wall, but gathered in groups at the foot of the mountain, raising their heads and roaring.

Looking up at the peakless peak, Ai Li hesitated where to go. Wu Lian behind her suddenly said, "Sister Ai, there seems to be a cave over there!"

Ai Li immediately climbed to that side.

The cave is about one person high, and the entrance to the cave is blocked by some rattans.

Ai Li ripped open the rattan and burrowed into the hole. She put Wulian down, took a few steps into the cave, and found that the cave was very deep, so she turned around and came back.

The moon has risen high. The moon is exceptionally bright tonight. The bright moonlight illuminates the entrance of the cave.

Ai Li sat down against the entrance of the cave and took out water and dry food from his bag, "Let's spend the night here tonight, and then go into the cave early tomorrow morning." ”

Goren sat on the other side of the cave and learned her to stick her legs out of the hole.

The two sat facing each other at the entrance of the cave and ate dry food by the moonlight.

Beneath the mountain wall, the beasts have not yet left. Looking down from the entrance of the cave, the green light is dotted, like countless faint sparks. It was thrilling just now, but at this time, it seems that there is a different scenery.

Wu Lian looked at Ai Li with admiration, "Sister Ai, you are really capable! ”

Ai Li said indifferently: "What's so difficult about this, it's just hard practice." If you want to learn, I can teach you. ”

"Really?"

"However, this matter needs to be agreed by the commander. ”

"I don't know when I'll see the master. Wulian pursed her mouth.

Ai Li smiled lightly, "Didn't the commander ask you to go to the capital to find him after completing this matter?"

Wu Lian pulled her sleeves, and said with bright eyes: "Sister Ai, will you accompany me to the capital?"

"It's such a big person, do you need someone to accompany you when you go to the capital?" Ai Li shook his head helplessly. Ever since he called himself his sister, he has become more and more coquettish.

"Aren't you going?" Wulian lowered her head in disappointment, "The capital is far away. What if I run into a bad guy on the road?"

Ai Li flicked his head and teased him: "You are a monk who is afraid of bad people." If you meet a bad person, tell him that you are a monk and have no money or wealth. Bad people don't like to kill monks, what else can they do to you. ”

Wulian hung her head and said nothing, her mouth raised high. Like a light moon shining on his delicate and beautiful face, like an elf left in the world.

Ai Centrifugal moved, why hadn't he noticed it before, in fact, Wulian was very good-looking. Glancing at him dotingly, she said: "When the things here are done, I have nothing to do anyway, and it is interesting to go to the capital to visit." ”

"Great!" said Goren jumped for joy, but forgot that there was a cliff below and almost fell. Thankfully, Raai was quick to leave his hand and grabbed him.

Ai Li glared at him, "You're not a child anymore, why do you still teach people to worry so much!"

Wu Lian patted her chest in shock, leaned her head on her arm, and rubbed it a few times coquettishly, "Sister Ai is the best! I hope Sister Ai can always be by my side." That way I will never be afraid of the night again. ”

"Why are you afraid of the night?" Ai Li touched his fluffy head.

Wu Lian secretly glanced around, and said hesitantly, "Because that kind of thing will appear in the night." ”

"You have become a monk, and you are still afraid of ghosts. Ai Li laughed.

Wu Lian said unconvinced: "Who said that if you become a monk, you are not afraid of ghosts?

Ai Li stopped laughing and said quietly, "I'm not afraid of ghosts. ”

Wulian looked up at her, "Are you really not afraid?"

Ai Li bowed slightly, and looked at the faint green light under the cliff, "Because someone once told me that life is my person, and death is my ghost." If there really is a ghost, he will turn into a ghost and see me. ”

Wu Lian was shocked, "That person is dead?"

Ai Li let out an "um", and his faint sad gaze lingered under the cliff.

Wulian asked in a low voice, "Then have you seen his ghost?"

"Nope. Growing up, I haven't seen a single ghost. Ai Li shook his head regretfully, "I think there should be no ghosts in this world." Otherwise, why didn't he come to me? So, I don't believe in ghosts, I only believe in myself, and in the sword. ”

Wulian lowered her head and said, "But I have seen many ghosts. ”

"Really?" Ai Li was surprised.

"Well, in a dream. Wulian nodded.

The corners of Ai Li's mouth were slightly hooked, "That's because you are afraid, that's why you dream about it at night." ”

Wu Lian looked up at her, "Sister Ai, you've never been afraid, have you?"

"Of course I'm scared. Ai Li stroked his head, "When I was a child, I was as afraid of ghosts as you, but then I was no longer afraid. For I have found that the sinister human heart is more terrible than the ghosts. But when I grew up, I was no longer afraid of the wicked. As long as you are more fierce, more ruthless, and less afraid of death than him, you will be able to defeat the wicked. ”

Wu Lian looked admiring, "Sister Ai is the most powerful! I want to be like you, not afraid of anything!"

"I'm not great, and I'm scared. Ai Li's eyes darkened suddenly.

"Sister Ai, what are you afraid of?"

"I was most afraid of losing my loved ones, of their sad and disappointed eyes. ”

Wu Lian pressed her head tightly to her arm, "Sister Ai, I have no relatives for a long time. Would you like to be my relative?"

Ai was soft, hugged him and said, "Okay, I'll recognize your younger brother." I will always be your sister if you want to. ”

Wu Lian raised her head and said seriously, "You are not allowed to go back!"

Ai Li smiled: "Why do you want me to hook up with you?"

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