Chapter 44: The Eve of the Descent from the Mountain
The tense atmosphere on the main hall was still tense, but it was broken by the sudden sound of the bamboo flute, and the silence was restored, and everyone did not dare to make a sound.
Fortunately, Ji Xueqing opened his mouth and said: "Since the senior brother in charge has all the candidates for training, hurry up and announce the task of this trip!"
Xuanxu Daoist coughed, moistened his throat, and said with a true breath in his throat: "Okay, since the five people on this trip have arrived, then I will first talk about the current situation under the mountain." The Shenzhou Continent is now bounded by the Lechuan River, and there are three tribes: humans, demons, and witches. The demon clan has been recuperating for nearly twenty years, but recently there have been frequent commotions. Unfortunately, as early as half a year ago, the patriarch of the Wu clan sent a secret letter, informing him that the eighth day of the seventh month after March was the enthronement ceremony of the holy daughter of the Wu clan, and the relationship between the Wu clan and the demon clan did not need me to say more. This saintess of the witch clan has been guarding a secret of the Six Realms for generations, and although I don't know this secret, there are rumors in the rivers and lakes about the demon clan's sacred artifact, the Donghuang Bell, and the Luoshu River Map created by the Three Ancient Emperors!"
As soon as the names of these three artifacts came out, even the corners of Baicaosheng's mouth twitched slightly. These artifacts are all treasures of the flood period, and time has passed, and I can't imagine that I will still be able to hear such a name thousands of years later.
Chi Xiaozi, who was the leader, walked out of the crowd, stood in the center of the main hall and asked, "Senior Brother in charge, not to mention that this Eastern Emperor Bell was damaged in the battle between the Lich of Buzhou Mountain thousands of years ago. The Luo Shu River Diagram is just a treasure that only exists in legends, and no one knows whether it exists, and the Three Emperor Immortals have been gone for nearly a thousand years, and even if they exist, they may have long been lost in the world. Is this rumor still credible?"
Xuanxu Zhenren was silent, and Ji Xueqing on the side continued: "I don't know about the Luoshu River map, but as early as a year ago, when I sneaked into Wugu to find out the news, I found a relic secret treasure in a cave!"
"What kind of secret treasure is it?" Chi Xiaozi asked.
Ji Xueqing hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether to tell this secret in front of the disciples of the whole sect.
Bai Lianzi, who was beside him, saw the unspeakable hidden in it, and got up and said: "Longyuan tribe, meteorite iron falling from the sky! I'm afraid I don't need to say anything else, all the elders and above here probably know the importance of this meteorite to our faction!"
As soon as these words came out, not only Chi Xiaozi but also the other six sons, the four elders of the Qi Sect and Bai Caosheng all looked resolute, which showed the importance of this thing to the Tianshan Sect.
But how could ordinary disciples understand the mystery in these words, and they only heard someone discuss: "The meteorite that day should be a sword-casting material, why are all the elders so nervous?"
Seeing that the three or two disciples were discussing frequently, Xuan Xuozi coughed lightly and soothed: "Okay, although this thing is heavy, it is not within your reach, and there will be elders to protect it at that time." All you need to do is make sure that the Holy Witch Enthronement Ceremony is completed safely!"
"But although the Wu clan and our faction have no grudges, they also have no deep friendship, and the Wu Valley is even more of a realm outside the world, and others don't even know where the specific location of the Wu Valley is, and it is even more difficult for people from other tribes to enter, how can we sneak into it?" I saw a middle-aged man ask.
The man walked out of the crowd, this person was about thirty years old, dressed in white clean, neat and neat, with a pair of curved eyebrows, and awe-inspiring. Along the way, the disciples of the Sword Sect around him all gave him a debut. His gaze swept over the crowd, but he only paused for a moment on Lu Yu. The two looked at each other, and Lu Yu saw that his eyes were full of self-humility and concern, and he seemed to be a decent gentleman.
"Hey, Senior Brother Lu, do you know who this man in white is?"
Where has Lu Yu seen this person, he thought that he should be a senior brother with a high status in the Sword Sect, but he had an inexplicable good impression of this person, and he always felt familiar, and he had a feeling that he couldn't say anything.
Yun Yao leaned into her ear and whispered: "This person's name is 'Ming Chang', he is the senior brother of the Sword Sect, and he is the one who won the leader of this Sword Conference!"
There are many talents in the Sword Sect, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and it is even more talented to win the top spot from the Sword Conference, although he is peaceful and humble, white and pure, he can't imagine that his strength is so unfathomable.
Ming Chang walked to the center of the main hall, even the head of Xuanxu looked at him differently, smiled at him and said: "Although the relationship between the Wu clan and our faction is not good, Senior Sister Ji was once kind to the Wu clan, and specially invited her to go to the Wu Valley to watch the ceremony on the eighth day of the seventh month. From now there are still three months until the eighth day of the seventh month, and there is still plenty of time, you go first, and when the time is ripe, Xue Qing Zhenren will answer you!"
"Well, it's not too early, the five people who have gone down the mountain to train this time have also been selected, the Sword Sect's are the top three of the Sword Conference: Ming Chang, Lian Ci and Kong Xian, and Qi Xiafeng's side are the two disciples of the Ji Palm Sect: Yun Yao and Lu Yu!"
Senior Sister Lian Ci walked to the center of the hall from the side, her face full of displeasure. Cui Yuzi walked out of a young man, a seat of silk, with a piece of family heirloom jade pinned to his waist, and the finely carved lines are probably priceless. He has a kind face, is very kind, and is a lively and optimistic person. Walking out of the crowd, he didn't look like a monk at all, he was angry, polite, and reasonable, but more like a scholar under the mountain, this person was the top three of the Sword Conference - Kong Xian.
Kong Xian also walked up to the center of the hall, said hello to Lian Ci beside him, and beckoned to Lu Yu on the side. Lu Yu also smiled at him when he saw this, the two of them were of the same age, and they were also the same age, and they had a good impression of him when they saw him being kind and polite. After all, in the future, we will have to rely on them to help each other in the future experience under the mountain, so naturally there can be no more estrangement.
Yun Yao also dragged Lu Yu to the center of the hall and bowed to the real person in charge. He turned around and saluted to the three senior brothers and sisters of the Sword Sect, and before he could bend down, his hand was raised by Ming Chang, only to hear him say: "Senior Brother Lu doesn't need to be polite, the five of us will walk in the same way in the next three months." At that time, we will need more care from Senior Brother Lu along the way!"
Seeing him so polite, he was a little embarrassed, scratched the back of his head and nodded frequently. Just turned his gaze to Senior Sister Lianci, but unexpectedly, she gave her a blank look, and she didn't dare to say anything when she was still angry. Looking at Kong Xian again, he put his hand on his shoulder, and said in a sideways ear: "Brother Lu, the two of us are the same age, and we cultivators don't have to live too much in these rituals, my Kong Xian loves to be good friends, and you and I will be friends in the future!" Although this Kong Xian looks literary, he can't imagine that he is a joker.
The eyes of the Xuanxu Daoist on the high seat swept over the bodies of the five people, and he was a little satisfied and relieved in his heart, and said: "Okay, the five of you are the leaders of this generation of disciples, and the future is also your world, but remember that the rivers and lakes are sinister, the clear knife is easy to dodge, but the hidden arrow is difficult to prevent, but be careful." By the way, there has been a sudden plague in Lingzhou City under the mountain recently, it is estimated that there is a demon road, you go by to investigate!"
Ming Chang has the most seniority among the five, so he is naturally the first to bear the brunt, takes a step forward, bends down and clenches his fists and says: "Yes"!
Seeing that everything was in order, he sighed and said, "Since the matter is over, let's all disperse!" Then he waved his robe, got up from his seat and walked to the apse.
Seeing that the real people in charge had left, all the disciples of His Highness also waved their hands and walked towards the outside of the hall one after another. Lu Yu stopped in place, saw the master coming, and hurriedly said: "Master, I have never come down the mountain, and this mission is so important, I am afraid that ......"
In fact, Ji Xueqing herself was very hesitant about this decision, whether it was right or wrong to take him up the mountain ten years ago, and whether it was fair to hide everything, she was so decisive in the eyes of everyone just now, but she was wavering in her heart.
Bai Caosheng also stepped forward, saw Ji Xueqing's concerns at a glance, and said with an open smile: "Haha, don't worry, boy, you have learned a lot of medical skills with me in the past ten years, although it is not thorough, but you can treat most of the incurable diseases in the world, I am very confident in you!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Lu, what are you afraid of? Aren't you still with me! I'm already eager to try!" Yun Yao also stepped forward to encourage him.
Ji Xueqing ignored it, walked in front of him, waved his sleeve robe and said, "Okay, don't think so much, you guys will go down the mountain fast this time, a few months or half a year." Let's go, I'll give you a ride!"
This road can be said to be neither long nor short, neither fast nor slow, the heart is pure, but every time you take a step closer to the way down the mountain, there will be more distractions.
A group of people came to the mountain gate of Cangyun Peak, accompanied by Chi Xiaozi, Qinglianzi and Cui Yuzi, it seems that they are also a little worried about their beloved disciples, no wonder this trip is dangerous after all......
Ming Chang has the deepest cultivation among the people, and he has the most experience in the rivers and lakes, and Chi Xiaozi has repeatedly told him to take care of several other junior brothers and sisters. Ji Xueqing also stepped forward and asked: "I have also seen your strength, Master and Nephew Mingchang, these two apprentices of mine are the first time to go down the mountain to practice, and I bother you to take care of it!
Ming Chang took the bag and put it into his clothes, hugged his fists and said: "Xue Qing Sect Sect don't worry, Senior Sister Yun Yao and Senior Brother Lu are not ordinary people, besides, I will definitely protect them both!"
Seeing that everything was in order, the people breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he wanted to turn around and leave, Bai Caosheng stopped Lu Yu with a shout.
"Wait, boy, I have a word of warning for you when you go down the mountain to practice!"
"Uncle Shi, when?" Lu Yu was still a little puzzled.
"Boy, don't you remember that in this troubled world, the healer can be the guardian of all living beings in the world, but ......"
"But what?"
Bai Caosheng pondered for a moment and sighed: "Your medical skills may be able to save many people, but you can't save yourself, this is fate, so you must stay away from strife and forget hatred!"
Lu Yu didn't seem to understand it, and he didn't know the true meaning of it, so he nodded and responded: "Yes, the teacher's teachings will never be forgotten!"
Stroking his thick white beard, he laughed a few times, took out a green bamboo flute and a small box from his arms, and handed them to Lu Yu.
At first, everyone didn't think so, but Kong Xian was the only one who read the classics, recognized the green bamboo flute at a glance, and exclaimed: "This thing is the Shennong bamboo flute!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes stopped on Lu Yu's hand, the bamboo flute was small and chic, emerald green and flawless, and there was no elaborate carving, it was cold and cold in the palm, and it didn't look like a magic weapon.
"Haha, this little student has a good vision, yes, this thing is indeed the Shennong bamboo flute, and the Qiankun Mountain and River Fan, Liuyue Qin, Soul Bead and other things of the ancient seven artifacts are out at the same time!"
Lu Yu's palm couldn't help but tremble slightly after hearing this, although he didn't know the origin of this thing, but he had seen the power of the Qiankun mountain and river fan. On that day, in Lingzhou City, the Qiankun Mountains and River Fan was able to compete with the Master's Snow Moon Divine Sword, and was still undefeated. Unexpectedly, the little green bamboo flute in his hand looked ordinary, but it had such magical powers.
Cui Yuzi, who had been silent for a long time, also sighed after seeing this thing: "When the flute sounds, all things are born." The sound of the flute, everything from. The flute is extinguished, and everything is silent. This rumor has been circulating since the time of the flood, I can't imagine that this thing does exist in the world, and it is fortunate to have three lives when you see it!"
Bai Caosheng looked up to the sky and laughed and said: "This thing was given by the Qingxu real person more than fifty years ago, and today I pass it on to you, you must take good care of it! There are also elixirs in the box, which I have refined recently, and you should not use them at will until you are alive or dead!"
Lu Yu never thought that the two items he was holding in his hand were so precious, and he didn't know what to say for a while, so he knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times in a row and thanked him: "The grace of the master and uncle, the disciple will die and will not be rewarded!"
Bai Caosheng finally looked at Lu Yu and Yun Yao in a somewhat chic manner, and whispered in his mouth: "In the future, without you two little dolls, I can enjoy Qingfu for a few more years!" After speaking, he left without looking back, but his eyes were a little red......
Ji Xueqing saw that he had a trust, and also advised: "Lu Yu, don't forget why you went up the mountain to learn art and the oath you made outside the incense tower back then! The rivers and lakes are stormy, and they can't be taken away, so don't fall deeper and deeper into cultivators, and think more about what is written on the Pure Heart Mantra if you have distracting thoughts......
Along the way, the master didn't explain anything to himself, but when he parted, he had something to ask for, and nodded gratefully and vigorously.
Everyone had already been entrusted, looked at each other, and turned into a few wisps of green smoke one after another and left one by one. There were only five people left next to the empty mountain gate: Ming Chang, Lian Ci, Kong Xian, Yun Yao, and Lu Yu......