Chapter 296: Hardship (I)
He and Qiao Zhengyu hurried overnight, and they had seen the danger of the Great Snow Mountain. Not to mention how steep and difficult the mountain is, the thick snow on the ground almost drowned the knees of the two of them, and it was very difficult to take a step, which really made the two of them suffer.
Qiao Zhengyu listened, and said on the side: "Yes, the scenery on this snow-capped mountain is very beautiful, if you don't experience it yourself, how can you know the fun of it." Although it was a bit of a blessing, it was a good trip, heheγγγγγγ Even though it was very hard, now that I think about it, it is also bitter and happy, and I can't help laughing.
Liu Yi understood and smiled. Although he and Qiao Zhengyu have known each other for a short time, they hit it off at first sight and understood each other. This smile can be said to be both recognition and helplessness, just acquiescence.
Let the two of them into the house and sit down by a brazier. Immediately, Liu Yi brought two more cups of hot water and beckoned the two of them to drink.
Ji Dan and Qiao Zhengyu were also not polite, reached out and took the teacup, and held it in the palm of their hands.
It was very cold on the snow-capped mountains, but the hut was as warm as spring and extremely comfortable. At this time, the two of them had a cup of hot tea in their hands, and they felt a lot warmer.
Qiao Zhengyu took a sip of hot water and looked into the hut with a pair of eyes.
There are not many items in the house, but the furnishings are quite exquisite. When I came in through the door, the first thing that caught my eye was the thick blanket on the floor, which was a little rough, but clean and tidy, and covered the whole room.
In the innermost corner, there is a small bed. Four thick logs make up the four legs of the bed, and the bed is covered with cotton wool and a quilt, which is warm and comfortable.
Not far from the bed, there is a square table, the four sides are flat and smooth, and the production is quite beautiful. On the table, there are some books, neatly stacked together, and the rest of the four treasures of the study are placed aside. Behind the table there was a chair with smooth armrests, clearly old.
Then there is the middle of the house, where the three of them sit around. There was a brazier with a lot of charcoal in it, and it was burning incessantly, and the fire was so strong that it reflected half of the hut.
Above the brazier was a thick log with an iron hook nailed to it, and a kettle hung from it, hanging from side to side. From the spout of the pot, a trace of white steam rises from time to time, soaring into the air and rushing straight to the roof.
Under the cover of white steam, the roof was already steaming, and it looked a little blurry. Although this is so, this does not affect Qiao Zhengyu's sight.
If you look closely, there are dozens of wooden beams above the roof, thick and sturdy, across the roof, forming a simple pattern. From top to bottom were tied some strings, all of which were tied with pickled animal carcasses, black and shiny, and from time to time they emitted bursts of fragrance.
Qiao Zhengyu took a deep breath, and felt that the aroma was fragrant, and the water overflowed, so he couldn't help wiping the corners of his mouth and continued to look. There were several paintings hanging around the walls of the hut, and the paper was fine rice paper, but the paintings were poorly made and the brushes were rough, and they were obviously not written by famous artists.
Qiao Zhengyu looked at the bottom of the painting, and sure enough, he confirmed his thoughts. There are pens on the bottom of those paintings, all of which have the word "Liu Yi", and it is clear that these paintings are all from Liu Yi's hand.
Qiao Zhengyu was amused when he saw it, it turned out that those paintings seemed to be at the beginner level, and he had also learned some Chinese paintings back then, although the level was limited, it was difficult to reach the realm of a famous artist. Now it seems that compared with these paintings of Liu Yi, I don't know how much better.
As he shook his head, he continued to look, but saw a sword hanging on a wall directly opposite. The sword is about three feet and two inches long, and the scabbard is exquisitely crafted, slender and straight, and it is inlaid with several red gemstones, which is dazzling and dazzling.
There is a red rope tied to the handle of the sword, which goes down vertically, and tens of thousands of thin whiskers are scattered from its top, the color is bright and ruddy, as if a red flower is dotted among the thousands of flowers, which is extremely noble.
"Well, it's a good sword!" Qiao Zhengyu nodded secretly, turned his eyes to look at Liu Yi, and said, "Brother Liu, I see that you have a high temperament and a wide range of hobbies, not like a person who can't think about it." How could you stay away from the city and live in such an inaccessible place?"
Liu Yi said: "Don't hide it from Qiao Shaoxia, although this snow-capped mountain has a harsh climate, few people usually come, but it is a quiet place. Although he sometimes fights and kills, he is a quiet person, so he comes to live in this mountain far away from the city. β
Qiao Zhengyu nodded and said: "Brother Liu is so elegant, this snow-capped mountain has a harsh climate and limited living conditions, so people who are not strong in their hearts can't live." Brother Liu can live here alone, which is enough to explain Brother Liu's personality. β
Liu Yi listened, smiled slightly, and said, "Brother Qiao has won the award, in fact, it is not only for this reason. The most important reason why I live here is because the rivers and lakes are treacherous and unpredictable, and staying away from the rivers and lakes is the best choice, which can save a lot of unnecessary trouble. β
As he spoke, his eyes glazed over, as if he were thoughtful. attracted Qiao Zhengyu, Ji Dan looked at each other and nodded slightly.