Chapter 777: Joys and Sorrows of the Desert (2)
With Li Haitang's "Wangmei quenching thirst" as a guide, the originally slow camel team now only took half an hour to successfully arrive at the crescent moon.
The terrain of Crescent Spring is very low compared to the surrounding area, like a valley in the desert.
The surrounding sand dunes are lined up, ranging from a few feet high to a foot short, just dividing the team of hundreds of people into one independent "camp" after another.
Among them, the location of the crescent moon spring is the most hidden. Due to the lush vegetation around the spring, the sand is the most solid, and in the event of a strong wind, the wind and sand are the most insignificant.
For the sake of safety, Zhao Xin's tent was set up on the bank of the crescent moon spring without any suspense, and Pan Yuyin was in the same tent with her.
On the back of a low sand dune adjacent to the west side of Crescent Spring, there is the camp of Liu Xunyi, Li Haitang, Wu Chan, and Feng Tianba, and of course, Ding Qinghong's camp is also set up here.
On the back of the towering sand dunes a little further to the east is the camp tent of Su He and Long Yu.
Centered on three "camps", the tents of the rest of the sergeants were scattered in all directions, the farthest one a mile away from the Crescent Spring.
When the tent and defense were arranged, it was already approaching dusk.
On the horizon, a red sun finally showed its "compassion" in front of the world, and the heat gradually dissipated, giving a little relief to the suffering people.
The red sunset is quiet and silent, and the yellow desert complements each other.
In mid-air, the occasional vulture and raven soared and circled around the crescent moon for several weeks, as if dissatisfied with the occupation of their territory, but did not dare to plunder rashly, so they let out a roar full of indignation, and then spread their wings and went away.
Because the crescent spring has sufficient water, everyone no longer has to eat the dry food and dried meat of the hard state tonight, but can light a bonfire, boil water in the stove, and eat a rare hot meal.
The curling smoke slowly rises from the crescent moon spring, like the vast desert of no man's land today is rarely filled with wisps of human fireworks, in the empty and lonely desert, there is an indescribable leisurely mood.
"The bicycle wants to ask the side, and the subject country lives extends. Zheng Peng out of Hanse, return to the wild goose into Hu Tian. The desert is lonely, and the sun sets over the long river. Xiao Guan waits for riding, and he protects ...... In Yanran. ”
On the bank of the crescent moon, Zhao Xin sat on her knees, staring at the undisturbed clear spring, and chanted Wang Wei's "Make it to the Stopper" in a low voice. For a while, a thousand thoughts poured into my heart.
At this time, Feng Tianba, Li Haitang, and Wu Chan helped Pan Yuyin cook together.
Some people are fetching water by the springs, some are harvesting grass, some are fanning the fire, and some are picking dry food...... A few people come and go, talking and laughing, and they are very busy.
After a while, Liu Xunyi, who had his hands behind his back, walked towards Zhao Xin with a mysterious face.
As if disturbed by the sound of footsteps, Zhao Xin, who was stunned, quickly collected the sadness on her face, and replaced it with a gentle smile like a spring breeze.
"Looking for clothes, you're here......"
"Look!"
Before the words could be spoken, the mysterious Liu Xunyi suddenly stretched out his hands, and a snake with a thin arm and a fat wild goose appeared in front of Zhao Xin.
"Ah......h
Zhao Xin was startled by the sudden snake and goose, and subconsciously took two steps back while exclaiming.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid!" Liu Xunyi hurriedly handed over the snake and goose to Feng Tianba, and said comfortingly, "This is the game I just called, to help everyone fight the tooth sacrifice." ”
"Little monk, why don't you bake it?"
"Amitabha!" Knowing that Feng Tianba was deliberately teasing him, Wu Chan's face was still pale with fright, and he fled into the distance in a panic, not daring to approach easily.
"The monk is a vegetarian because he has never tasted the deliciousness of meat. Li Haitang joked, "Anyway, your master is not here, it is better to try it tonight, and I guarantee that you will never forget it for the rest of your life." ”
"We will keep this matter secret for you, and outsiders will never know. Feng Tianba smiled evilly and encouraged him again and again.
"It's a sin for the two donors to tease the little monks! Not only should the little monks eat them, but also the few donors. ”
"They're already dead, wouldn't it be a pity to throw them away in vain?" Li Haitang pouted, "Doesn't you monks have a saying, called ...... What is the 'Three Purifications'?"
"This pure meat is not the ...... of the other pure meat"
Seeing Li Haitang and Feng Tianba singing and harmonizing, Wu Chan took great pains to explain the scriptures to them, Liu Xunyi, Zhao Xin, and Pan Yuyin couldn't help laughing, laughing again and again.
"Brother Li, it was really an eye-opener for us just now. Pan Yuyin's words changed sharply and said in admiration, "The Crescent Moon Spring is so far away, you can actually see it from ten miles away, you are really born with a pair of divine eyes." ”
"My eyesight is not innate, but it has been cultivated since childhood. Li Haitang smiled, "Practice your eyes before practicing arrows, this is the rule." When I was a child, I had just started practicing, and Master did not teach me the art of archery, but put a lychee ten steps away and let me stare at it every day, from dawn to dusk. ”
"Why?"
"At first, I didn't know, but because Master strictly ordered me, I didn't dare to be lazy even if I was dazzled. Li Haitang recalled, "Later, Master couldn't stand my repeated questioning, and finally told me the truth. He said, 'I can only be considered effective if I look at this lychee as big as a hat.' ”
"This ......" Li Haitang said, which made several people speechless for a while.
"I watched lychees in ten steps, rain or shine, day after day, for three spring and autumn seasons. Li Haitang said with a smile, "Sure enough, the lychee became bigger and bigger the more I looked at it, expanding circle by circle, and finally one day it became the size of a 'hat'." But before I could be complacent, Master told me to take 90 steps back and look at the lychee a hundred steps away. As a result...... 'bucket hat' turned back into lychee. So, I used another spring and autumn season to see it as a 'hat', but Master asked me to take another hundred steps back. Look again, retreat, look again...... In this way, the lychee is constantly regarded as a 'hat', and gradually day and night, and it is another three years. ”
"No wonder your martial arts are so poor...... Feng Tianba said bluntly, and suddenly realized, "It turns out that you wasted six years of time just staring at a lychee." ”
"It's not a waste, six years later, I'm amazingly eye-catching. Although I dare not talk about it, at least ...... It is almost impossible for a target I am targeting within a thousand steps to escape my arrows. Of course, when you meet a real master, you will occasionally miss a miss......"
"Your master is Tang Xuan, and Tang Yuan, the head of the Tang Sect, is a brother, has he not taught you other secret weapons besides archery?" Liu Xunyi said curiously, "For example...... Tang Sect Secret Weapon?"
"I've taught it, but it's far inferior to archery. Li Haitang said helplessly, "Master said that 'there is a specialization in the art industry', and I am not allowed to be ambitious and half-hearted." ”
"As far as my knowledge is concerned, if you are the second in archery today, I am afraid that no one will dare to be the first. Liu Xunyi thought about it and seemed to sense Li Haitang's bitterness, so he spoke out of relief, "Your master is worthy of being from the Tang Sect in Shuzhong, not only is his ability to make hidden weapons amazing, but even the ability of his disciple is also unique. ”
"Master is a genius in the sky, but it's a pity...... Tang Men couldn't tolerate him. In the depths of his affection, Li Haitang couldn't help but feel emotional, "In contrast, the Holy Lord was eclectic and boldly entrusted the master with important tasks, so that his old man's talent could be displayed. ”
When it comes to chasing the moon in the clouds, Liu Xunyi's mood is very complicated.
He had sent Si Wudao to secretly protect himself for many years, and even saved his life more than once, Liu Xunyi knew how to repay his kindness, and he should be grateful to Yun Chasing the Moon.
However, when Liu Xunyi recognized Yun Jianping as his long-lost sister "Liu Xunyu" at the martial arts conference, he hated Yun Chaiyue who separated his brother and sister.
Now, Yun Chaiyue sent Li Haitang to live and die with him, which is another kindness.
One positive and one negative, one favor and one hatred, which makes Liu Xunyi's feelings for Yun Chasing the Moon more and more complicated. To this day, even he himself can't tell whether he is 'grateful' or 'hateful' to Yun Chasing Yue.
All this, maybe when Liu Xunyi sees Yun Chasing the Moon and asks him all the mysteries face to face, he can get the final answer.
"It smells so good!"
"It's almost baked, how about you taste it first?"
"Little monk, do you want to eat?"
"Amitabha! Sins!"
"Brother Li, cut the snake meat for the princess and Miss Pan, and then cut a goose wing for Lord Liu, which is charred on the outside and tender on the inside. What about wine? No banquet without wine, how can you do without wine? hehe......"
"It's hot!It's hot!...... haha."
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With the banter and ridicule of a few people, the crescent moon spring gradually became lively.
Before you know it, it's night, and the blazing bonfire reflects everyone's smiling faces, which are red and cute.
In the midst of frolic and chaos, they compete for food for a while, add grass to the fire, sing about wine, and dance with their hands...... Sometimes they gossip, sometimes they laugh.
That night, most of them were drunk, the princess was no longer unattainable, the novice was no longer cautious in her words and deeds, the officials were no longer conformist, and the little woman was no longer sentimental......
Several people were full of excitement and enthusiasm, and laughter and laughter echoed in the endless dark desert, which could not be dispersed for a long time.
Maybe Liu Xunyi has long forgotten how long he hasn't eaten and drunk and laughed like tonight?
"Brother Liu!"
Just when a few people were pushing the cups and changing the lamps, Su He's voice suddenly sounded not far away.
"Brother Su?"
Liu Xunyi got up in a hurry, and because of the drunkenness, he couldn't help but stumble under his feet, but fortunately he was caught by Su He in time, otherwise he would have to trip.
"Brother Su, you're finally here!" Liu Xunyi hooked Su He's shoulder, stuffed his wine bowl into Su He's hand, and urged, "I've been waiting for you." ”
"Brother Liu, don't be busy drinking. Su He took the wine bowl, backhanded the drunken Liu Xunyi, hesitated again and again, and then reluctantly asked, "I'll ...... I want to tell you something. ”
"What's the matter?" Liu Xunyi looked at Su He with a complicated expression in his drunken eyes, patted his chest and promised, "Your business is my business, you can say it!
"Actually...... It's not a big deal. Su He pondered it repeatedly, "Or, it's not a ...... thing."
"What the hell is going on?" Liu Xunyi pretended to be displeased, "Brother Su, you swallow and vomit again, and you will be fined three glasses of wine!"
"Three glasses are not good, three altars of wine will be punished!haha......" Li Haitang took the opportunity to coax.
"...... here" Su He didn't seem to dare to look at Liu Xunyi, and said intermittently, "This is the Crescent Spring ......"
"I know, you told us. Liu Xunyi joked, "This is the Crescent Spring, not the Crescent Spring, not the Star Crescent Spring......"
"Do you know why I know this is Crescent Spring?" Su He ignored Liu Xunyi's nonsense and continued, "Not only because I've been here, but also because ...... The crescent moon spring is a symbol. ”
"What symbol?" Liu Xunyi smiled and looked at the quiet spring water, and couldn't help but gag, "The symbol of the moon? Or the symbol of teeth?"
"Neither, but the symbol of 'Khan City' and Lin!"
"...... and Rin"
Su He's outspokenness attracted Liu Xunyi's blurted out.
However, as soon as he spoke, a terrifying light flashed through Chaos' mind, causing his muffled voice to cease abruptly, and his heart suddenly contracted.
In an instant, the blood in Liu Xunyi's whole body seemed to be cold.
At the same time, the noisy and bustling crescent moon spring gradually fell into silence, quieter than the dark desert.
"He Lin ......" Liu Xunyi's lips and teeth trembled, he knew it but still pretended to be ignorant, and forced a smile, "What do you mean?"
"Meaning...... When you arrive at the Crescent Spring, it is equivalent to going to the 'Khan City' and the forest. Su He said word by word, "If there is no accident, we will leave early tomorrow morning and have lunch...... It will be enjoyed in Warin. ”
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