The sun was setting low, and the golden sunlight was evenly sprinkled on the surface of the Luo River. Since Bei Que said goodbye to Luo Changchuan, the three of them have been sitting on the embankment of the Luo River in a daze.

"Nostalgia...... Before going to Songshan, I want to go to Luoyang. Yuan Yu picked up a stone and threw it hard at the surface of the water, and the stone floated on the water a few times and caused a ripple.

"Going to say goodbye, destination Wenluo Fang or Jiaqing Fang?" Huai Huang looked sideways at Yuan Yu and said with a smile.

Yuan Yu glanced at Huai Huang, knowing that he was ridiculing himself, and said disapprerovingly: "Of course it's to go to Wenluofang, Renzhao and I have known each other since childhood, except for you, he is my best friend." I don't know how long it will take to go to Songshan this time, so I want to say goodbye to him. Besides, he invited me to his house last time, so this time he went to an appointment. ”

"Then how are you going to tell him, do you want to tell him the truth?"

Yuan Yu shook his head, "Tell him what to do, I didn't even let them know about your existence. Their brothers and sisters are just ordinary hundreds, and Lintoe can be so insidious, I don't want them to wade into this troubled water. ”

I'm afraid that Ren Zhao and Chang Chu just want to break their heads, and they can't guess that they will be involved in such a thing as subduing demons and destroying demons, Yuan Yu thought secretly in his heart. But for himself, his desire to become a ranger is preliminarily achieved.

Huai Huang clapped his hands and stood up, looking at Huai Huang condescendingly, "Do you want me to accompany you to Luoyang? ”

Yuan Yu knew in his heart that Huai Huang was worried about his own safety, and at the same time he was worried that his existence would make Yuan Huang face the inconvenience of the Chang family brothers and sisters, so he also got up and said to Huai Huang:

"You go with me, but I may have to wronged you to stay in the Lotus Venerable for a while, and after I say goodbye to the Chang family brothers and sisters, we will go directly to Songshan to find Sizhen Dongtian. ”

Huai Huang smiled lightly when he heard this, "It's not a problem, I can just take a break in the bottle and have a good sleep, or I'll wait for you in the wine shop in Wenluo Fang, and you can go directly to the wine shop to find me after you say goodbye." ”

"That trail will also enter Luoyang with you, and after that, I will find a place to stay in Luoyang, so that I can keep an eye on the movements in the city at any time. That's right, Yuanjun. You put this thing away. ”

He Xuting, who had been talking for a long time on the side, flashed over, only to see him take out a golden cloth from his arms and gently stuff it into Yuan Yu's hand.

Yuan Yu carefully unfolded the cloth, only to see that it was densely filled with words he didn't recognize.

"What is this that the Dao Leader gave me?Talisman?" Yuan Yu asked He Xuting with a smile with his round eyes.

He Xuting slowly brushed the surface of the cloth with his palm, and in an instant a soft halo emanated, and the words on it seemed to be alive, and they slowly moved.

"This silk is written on the remote knowledge, if Brother Yuan Hu Lu has an emergency and wants to contact me, just take out this charm, find a dark place to call my name, you and I can meet through light and shadow. However, Brother Yuan must only use it in an emergency, and every time he uses it, his spiritual power will decay once. ”

"What do you mean by seeing each other through light and shadow?

Yuan Yu carefully looked at the spell in his hand, curious that there would be such a magical thing in the world.

He Xuting was amused by Yuan Yu's question, and hurriedly explained: "Brother Yuan is really good at joking, Yao Zhi will only make the phantom of the spell caster appear, you can see my face, hear my voice, I can also see Brother Yuan on the other side, this is a special spell developed by the General Xuan Immortal Mansion to facilitate the contact of the disciples, and it has no other effect." “”

"That's weird and amazing, I thought this thing could transform the Taoist leader with a 'whoosh', you cultivators always have some wonderful ideas. Yuan Yu touched his head and sneered embarrassedly.

He Xuting smiled and explained to Yuan Yu seriously. "This trip to Songshan, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse ahead, Xiaodao wants to stay in Luoyang, so I can't accompany Brother Yuan and Brother Hu Lu to go together, I hope Brother Tai can go all the way safely and arrive at Sizhen Dongtian smoothly. ”

Yuan Yu also had some sadness of parting, although he had only known He Xuting for a few days, but the Taoist in front of him gave him an excellent impression, Yuan Yu felt that he was enthusiastic and frank and did not lose his customs, thinking that he didn't know when he could meet, Yuan Yu was also a little reluctant in his heart.

"Now the situation in the capital is still unclear, and the Taoist chief should take care of himself in Luoyang......

"Okay, it's not life and death, what are you talking about so sadly? It's not too early, let's go back to our home in Qianjinli to rest, and then return to Luoyang City early tomorrow morning. ”

Yuan Yu and He Xuting were still immersed in the sorrow of parting, and they were embarrassed to laugh when Huai Huang said this, and the three of them dusted off their bodies, and then got up and went to Qianjinli.

The glow of the setting sun sprinkled on their departing backs, a peaceful scene.

The next day, at three o'clock, Wenluo Fang

"Knock knock. Yuan Yu stood in front of the door of the mansion and gently knocked on the door, followed by a sound of small footsteps in the courtyard.

"Who's outside?" came the crisp and lovely female voice, which was Chang Chu's voice.

"Chang Chu, I'm Yuan Yu, is Renzhao at home?" said Yuan Yu softly to the crack in the door.

The vermilion door creaked open, and the beautiful girl leaned out half of her body, and saw that the person in front of her was Yuan Yu, and her round apricot eyes were full of surprise: "Brother Xuanhui! It's you! Come in quickly." ”

Chang Chu opened the gate with all his might, then turned his head and shouted happily into the courtyard: "Brother, look who is coming." ”

"Don't shout so much at the girl's house, what's the system! Who is here?"

As soon as the words fell, Chang Renzhao walked out of the house while tying his turban with his hands. Seeing that the person standing at the door was Yuan Yu, he strode over in surprise and held Yuan Yu's hand.

"You're really a rare guest, the last time I went to Qianjinli to invite you to be a guest, it took so long to come, come into the house. Chang Renzhao was overjoyed, and pulled Yuan Yu and walked into the house.

Chang Renzhao and Yuan Yu took their seats in the hall, while Chang Chu hurriedly went to the inner room to prepare sencha snacks.

Yuan Yu was also overjoyed to see his friend, "Didn't Renzhao go to the silk store in Beishi today? I thought I wouldn't be able to meet you if I visited my home directly." ”

"Hey, don't mention it. It's also strange to say, two days ago, the water of the river suddenly swelled, and all the wharves in North City were flooded, so I moved the silk to higher places overnight, and now the whole North City is closed, so I can be idle at home. Chang Renzhao spread his hands and sighed.

"But there hasn't been any rain at all in the past two days, why has the water risen so well?" Yuan Yu asked with a frown, after a series of events in the past, he suspected that this matter was not as ordinary as the rising water of ordinary rivers.

"No one can tell, there is suddenly more water from the upstream, especially the shops near the wharf have suffered heavy losses, and there are rumors that there are water monsters running down the river into the North Market, which makes several nearby Fang people panic, and I don't know if it's true or not. ”

Chang Renzhao had a sad face, and said as he made a sencha for Yuan Yu, "Do you want to add a little pepper?"

"Ah...... I don't want pepper", Chang Renzhao called several times in a row, and Yuan Yu woke up in shock, "Water monster...... Has anyone ever seen a so-called water monster?"

Hearing Chang Renzhao mention the water monster, the first thing that came to mind in Yuan Yu's heart was the mullet spirit Qingyu, but Qingyu just had a misunderstanding with him before, and the misunderstanding has been solved, so this legendary water monster should not be him.

"Where anyone has seen it, it's just a rumor. It is estimated that the water will recede in three or two days, and then the North City will be able to reopen. By the way, Xuan Hui, there is one thing I have always wanted to discuss with you, I was thinking that after the autumn, can you come to the silk store to help me take care of the store, the next batch of silk in Dingzhou and Zhenzhou is about to arrive, and I am really too busy alone. Chang Renzhao's eyes were sincere, and he cautiously tested Yuan Yu.

Yuan Yu understood Chang Renzhao's kindness in his heart, he had been living in poverty, and his friend wanted to take this opportunity to help him. But now that he is on a mission, he is about to go to Songshan, so he plans to confess to Chang Renzhao.

"I shouldn't have refused Renzhao's kindness, but I just ...... Actually, I'm here to say goodbye to you this time?" Yuan Yu glanced at Chang Renzhao and muttered.

"Farewell?!Where is Brother Xuan Hui going?" Before Chang Renzhao could react, Chang Chu, who was preparing refreshments outside the door, heard Yuan Yu say this, and couldn't help but run into the hall and exclaimed.

Chang Renzhao also frowned slightly, looked at Yuan Yu and asked seriously, "Where are you going?"

"I've been in Luoyang for so long, and I've never been far away, so I want to go outside and travel to Qilu or Hebei Jiangnan. ”

"That'...... How long do you plan to go now?" Chang Renzhao handed the teacup in his hand to Yuan Yu, raised his eyes and asked.

Yuan Yu lowered his head and took a sip of tea, the faint tea aroma was mixed with the spicy smell of dogwood, which made him almost choke on tears, "It's not clear, maybe it's only a year and a half at most." ”

If it is really as Luo Changchuan said, one year in Sizhen Cave Heaven is only equivalent to one month in the world, if he really goes for a year, wouldn't he have to take twelve years with him? Yuan Yu muttered in his heart, it shouldn't be that long......

"And when are you going to leave?" Chang Renzhao continued to ask.

Yuan Yu was just about to speak, when he raised his eyes, he saw Chang Chu standing on the door frame, only to see that her eyes were slightly red, and there were already tears rolling in her eyes.

Looking at the girl's sad appearance, although Yuan Yu had mixed feelings in his heart, he was more frightened.

"Chang Chu...... You...... What's the matter, don't cry. He wanted to get up, but his legs seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and he wanted comfort in his heart, but he didn't know what to say.

Chang Chu raised his sleeves and wiped the corners of his eyes, and said with a smile: "I didn't cry, but I heard that Brother Xuan Hui was going out to travel, and I was worried that you would suffer outside, so I was a little worried." ”

Yuan Yu heard that the girl cared about herself so much, and hurriedly explained: "Chang Chu rest assured, I am so strong, I will not suffer outside." ”

Chang Chu wanted to speak and stopped, and after hesitating for a moment, he just hummed and stopped talking, and then turned around and walked out of the hall.

"Chu Chu just cares about you, since the last time I went to deliver you clothes, she has been talking about why you haven't come yet. Chang Renzhao looked at the back of Chang Chu leaving, and said to Yuan Yu with a smile.

Yuan Yu's face turned red, and he lowered his head and muttered: "Hmm...... I know I'll take care of myself when I'm outside, so rest assured. ”

"I haven't answered the question I asked you just now, when do you plan to leave, and when the time comes, I will go to Jianchun Gate to fold willows to see you off. ”

Yuan Yu hurriedly shook his head and refused, "The time of the trip has not yet been decided, maybe in the next two days, maybe in some time, I came to visit today to say goodbye to Ren Zhao and Chang Chu, if you insist on sending me, I will not be able to go in my heart." ”

Chang Renzhao saw that Yuan Yu's attitude was resolute, so he no longer insisted on seeing him off, "That's fine, although the people in the world are peaceful now, but Xuan Yan still has to take care of himself outside, if he has had enough, he will go back to Luoyang as soon as possible, no matter what, the outside is not as good as the capital." ”

The two sat together and chatted for a long time, and Yuan Yu thought that He Xuting and Huai Huang were still waiting for him in the wine shop in Wenluo Fang, although they were quite reluctant, but they still had to leave in the end.

"It's not early, and I still have to go to Nanshi to buy some things, so it's inconvenient to stay for a long time. Renzhao, let's leave it at that. ”

When Chang Renzhao heard this, he tried his best to stay: "Xuan Hui should stay with me for one night, it's rare to close the market and I have free time at home, you and I should have a good chat, tonight we will talk at night with candles, and we will rest when we get drunk."

Yuan Yu stood up and clapped his hands, stepped forward and hugged Chang Renzhao gently, "When I come back, I will share my experience outside with Tongrenzhao, and then I can stay with you for a few more days." ”

"Now that Xuan Xuan has made up his mind, what else can I say?" Chang Renzhao grabbed Yuan Yu's arms, "You wait a while, Chang Chu and I will go and prepare some entanglements for you." How can I go here and bring some silver clothes?"

Yuan Yu pulled him away, and said with a smile: "I don't need you those, don't I have this little silver shirt?" Renzhao will embarrass me too much, and if I come empty-handed and take my things, how can I come to visit in the future?"

Seeing Yuan Yu's resignation like this, Chang Renzhao couldn't continue to insist, so he had to laugh and give up.

Chang Chu heard outside that Yuan Yu was about to leave, so he hurriedly walked in to stay: "Brother Xuanhui is leaving so soon? It's still early, so let's eat before leaving. ”

"Yuan Yu still has important things to do, when I return from Qilu Hebei, when Chang Chu will make delicious Yanyue wontons for me, I must eat three bowls in a row!"

"But...... All right. The girl is still endlessly sad, and she seems to be unable to say a thousand words in the face of Yuan Yu.

Half an hour later, at the door of Chang's house.

Yuan Yu turned around to say goodbye to the Chang brothers and sisters, and saw from a distance that Chang Renzhao was still waving his hand, while Chang Chu hid behind his brother's back and secretly wiped his tears.

Even though Luoyang City is prosperous, in this vast sea of people, in addition to Huaifa, only the Chang brothers and sisters are like relatives. Thinking of this, Yuan Yu wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, and the thoughts in his heart continued to expand.

At this time, Yuan Yu thought of another person in his heart, he seemed to have a 'friend', maybe he didn't know if the other party could be called a 'friend'.

"Do you want to go and say goodbye to Jiaqingfang and Yuanduxu?"

Yuan Yu was hesitating in his heart, the other party had saved his life twice, although he said that he would definitely repay him, the future of this trip was unknown, and Yuan Yu didn't know if there was a chance to see Yuan Zheng again. However, since Yuan Yu knew the identity of Yuanzheng's Dali Temple, the estrangement in his heart could not be eliminated.

"Forget it, Yuan Sizhi may not care where I go, let's hurry up and go to Huai Huang and He Daochang, presumably they are also in a hurry. Yuan Yu muttered, and then made up his mind to go to the cross street in Wenluo Fang to find Huai Huang and He Xu Pavilion.

The house of Chang Renzhao's family is in the easternmost part of Wenluofang, which is about a quarter away from Fangzhong Cross Street, and it is almost noon when Yuan Yu arrives at Chuntaoju who has made an appointment with the two of them.