Xia Qian and Xia Lin hurriedly returned to Linyuan Pavilion, Xia Qian opened the drawer under the desk, took out a bunch of keys and handed them to Xia Lin, and instructed: "This is the key to Xia Lang's farmhouse, you keep it." ”

Xia Lin asked back, "How can you have this." ”

Xia Qian closed the drawer and replied: "I happened to find it yesterday, look at the word "minister" on the key, it is the best location in Xiangcheng. And this keychain is still so new, you can see that you bought it at a glance. ”

Xia Lin asked again: "How did you send the clues in the account book?" ”

Xia Qian said: "The day I first came to Xia's house happened to be the day after the He family returned the goods, I went to the treasury and found that there were still some treasures and other treasures left, but there was no cash silver. Xia Lang stole public funds, so he naturally wanted to show less of his feet, and he naturally wouldn't use such a tactful and troublesome method as pawning. ”

Xia Lin thought about it, the Xia family's financial power has always been controlled by Xia Lang, and the key to the treasury is also in his hands, even if someone finds the clue, there is no evidence, Xia Lang naturally has no fear, and it is impossible for the people of the Xia family to sneak into the warehouse like Xia Qian. He nodded secretly and suddenly thought of something, then raised his eyebrows, and said, "You found a rare treasure, and you returned empty-handed." ”

Xia Qian thought of the magic weapons in those boxes, hehe, when he took them out, others thought he was going to dance the gods.

Xia Lin put away the key and said again: "He is already a great elder, what is there to be dissatisfied." ”

Xia Qian snorted: "Who is the great elder of the Fallen Sect who is rare." Of course, I tried my best to leave a way back for myself. ”

Xia Lin didn't like him to say so contemptuously to the Xia family, and his face sank.

Xia Qian didn't read what he was thinking, he only taught him to come with his ear, whispered a few words in his ear, and sent him away.

Xia Yu happened to enter the door and passed by Xia Lin who was going out. Xia Yu came to Xia Qian, quietly handed him a brocade box, and remained silent.

Xia Gan's face became serious, and he asked him quietly, "Did he say anything?" ”

Xia Yu glanced around, making sure that no one was paying attention, and then said, "He asked you to wear this to see him." ”

Xia Qian pondered for a while when he heard this, and nodded. He said to Xia Yu again: "You pack up your things, we are going out in the near future." ”

Xia Yu asked, "Where to go?"

Xia Qian smiled and said, "Learn from the West." ”

Although Xia Yu didn't understand the meaning of his words, he still nodded obediently, and then exited the door and went to the dining hall to eat.

Xia Qian stared at the small iron box in front of him, which was not gorgeous in appearance, the gloomy tone of black and blue made people dare not open it easily, and there was a slender small snake coiled in the keyhole, wrapped in a lock. To open it, simply push the head of the snake into the keyhole.

It seems that it shouldn't be any valuables inside, but according to Xu Wuxin's identity, he doesn't need any special locks to keep things, because no one dares to open them.

Xia Qian hesitated for a long time, but still didn't mean to open it. He sat at his desk for a long time, from the bright midday sun to the dusk of the evening, thinking a lot and a lot. It wasn't until the little Taoist priest outside ran into the door in a hurry that Xia Qian's mind was recalled.

The little Taoist's immature face showed sorrow and panic, and he hurriedly said, "Sect Master, Senior Brother Xia Lin's sister, it's no longer possible. ”

Xia Qian stood up and ran to Xia Lin's place.

The side hall he had accidentally encountered was still the only place where the lights were lit in that corner. The atmosphere was the same as that night, but it was different. Several doctors of the Xia family withdrew from the room, showing pity and helplessness, which was the most feared look of the patient's family.

Xia Qian hurriedly arrived, and the doctors saw that he was coming, and before they could pay a respect, they were set aside by him. Xia Qian came to the door, calmed down, and stepped over the door frame cautiously. The bitter smell of the medicine and the smell of blood came at the same time. The smell of death enveloped the room.

Xia Lin stood on the edge of the bed, his shoulders shaking, and he sobbed softly. The woman behind the red tent rose and fell weakly on her chest, maintaining an aura of nothingness.

Xia Qian approached gently, and Xia Lin immediately turned his back, blocking his reddened eyes.

The woman on the bed exhaled with difficulty, and said intermittently: "Xia Lin, don't cry. Boys cry and show jokes. She turned her gaze faintly to Xia Qian and asked, "Are you Xia Lin's friend?"

Xia Qian saw the black and red scars on her exposed neck, which were like burnt scorch, and the blood flowing out was fine and densely coagulated on the edge of the slender scars, extending to her chin. He didn't look up again, and she probably didn't want to be seen with such a scarred face.

"Yes!" he replied firmly.

The woman stretched out her hand from the quilt, raised it tremblingly, and climbed towards Xia Qian. Xia Qian immediately possessed her cold and stiff hand.

Although the woman's voice is cold, the warmth of true affection is embedded in every word. She asked, "What's your name?"

"Xia Qian. ”

The woman breathed havoc, and the heaving of her chest was rapid. Her hand tightened, "You're the new head of the house." Forgiveness, I could not get up and salute. ”

"It's okay, I'm just a hairy kid with no real power. Xia Qian replied with self-deprecation.

The woman shook his hand: "No, ahem...... Xia Lin told me a lot about you. I can see that you have the talent to sit in this position. ”

Xia Qian's smile slightly. "Maybe. ”

"Xia Lin, Xia Lin, you come. The woman called.

Xia Lin heard her call him, and immediately turned around to catch her other hand. Right now, his face was in a serious situation, and his red eyes were full of tears. Seeing him like this, Xia Qian remembered that he was just a fifteen-year-old boy.

The woman squeezed Xia Gan's hand to attract his attention. She said: "My Xia Lin, who grew up being touted since he was a child, everyone said that he was talented and intelligent, and he was a rare formation genius, and he coaxed his temperament to be arrogant, looking like he was high and had no one in his eyes, but in fact, he was just a child's heart inside. I hope you will forgive me and don't bully him. ”

Xia Qian bit his lip, and bitterness spread in his throat. On the sidelines, Xia Lin gave up his last forbearance, cried silently, and ran out.

The woman's hand floating in mid-air did not let go for a long time, she looked at the door outside the tent regretfully, and muttered, "I still want to hold him for a while, so soon he ran away." ”

Xia Qian took her other hand and held it tightly. The hot palms of her hands wanted to warm her cold.

The woman curled the corners of her mouth with relief: "Your hands are so warm, presumably your heart must be very warm." My father and mother went early, and I was five years older than Xia Lin, and he was almost brought up by me. He always looks cold, and he can't get along with other Xia family disciples. I was worried about him at first, but now that I have you, I don't have to worry about it. I have a request that I hope you will grant me. ”

"You say. Xia Qian hurriedly returned.

The woman said: "When I leave, Xia Lin will definitely regard the Ren family as a mortal enemy, and I don't want him to live in hatred for the rest of his life." So, if he does anything out of the ordinary in the future, please stop him. ”

"I promise you. Xia Qian solemnly replied.

The woman let out a tired laugh: "Then I will hand over Xia Lin to you." I'll leave it to you, and I'll be relieved......"

The cold hands lost the last bit of warmth and slid stiffly on the edge of the bed, still smiling at the corners of their mouths.

I don't know when, the night came completely, and Xia Lin's loud cry fell at the door and spread into the room.

White silk was soon hung up at the door.

In the middle of the night, Xia Qian went up the mountain alone, and walked to the lake pavilion where he was apprenticed, and Master Wanjian was already waiting. Xia Qian stopped a few steps closer to the pavilion and stopped entering. He looked down at the stars reflected on the surface of the lake, and after a long time, he spoke: "Xu Wuxin." ”

Master Ten Thousand Swords turned around with his back hand, still with his usual unclear expression. He said calmly: "You know everything?"

Xia Qian nodded.

A breeze blew on his face, raising his long eyebrows and beard. "So, you hate me as much as they do?"

Xia Qian lowered his head and was silent for a long time, letting the night wind blow in his ears and make a whimper. He raised his head, his eyes were bright, and the sun, moon and stars were not as bright as his eyes.

"Nope. ”

Master Wanjian smiled: "Why? Xu Wuxin is a murderous maniac with no heart and no virtue, you are not afraid of being bitten back?"

Xia Qian replied: "The murderous demon Xu Wuxin has been dead for many years, and what is standing in front of me is just a demented old man from the Yumen Library Pavilion. With a smile in his eyes, he deliberately fooled him around.

"Hey, can't you tell you you're scolding me?" Master Ten Thousand Swords couldn't help but smile under his beard.

Xia Qian walked into the pavilion in the lake.

"Why didn't you tell me who you really were in the first place? ”

Master Wanjian rolled his eyes at him: "How do I know if you have a big mouth, if you say it, won't the hiding place I managed to find be gone?"

"That's right. Xia Qian opened a teacup and poured him a cup of tea: "It is rumored that you were killed by Xia Yunling, but not only did you not die but also hid in the Xia family, I think the reason for this must be very interesting." ”

Master Wanjian took the teacup without hesitation, took a sip, and said improperly: "Actually, the two of us played hide and seek, I hid from him, and he retired when he lost." ”

Xia Qian snorted coldly, completely unconvinced: ", I don't believe that there are people who are as boring as you." ”

Master Wanjian said: "Really, if you don't believe it, you can ask him." ”

Xia Qian hurriedly answered: "Eh, don't say it, I'm about to look for him." I'll have to ask when the time comes. ”

"Really, I'm not going to lie to you. Master Wanjian suddenly said seriously, although he couldn't see his expression clearly, his upright posture said everything.

Xia Qian bent his lips and shrugged. He staggered away from Master Ten Thousand Swords, and just took a few steps before pausing, "I may have to leave for a while." You can stay here with peace of mind, and no one will trouble you. ”

Master Wanjian snorted lightly: "I Xu Wuxin can worry about you, I can't protect myself yet?"

Xia Qian replied to him: "Don't disobey the old. Anyway, with me, I'll take care of you. ”

"I'm the same too, the head of the Xia family. He turned his head and smiled at him, raised his right hand and shook it at him, two strange rays of light on his fingers.

Master Wanjian's eyes lit up.

In the past, Xu Wuxin created a ghost trick by himself, killing countless people, and he was extremely cruel. There are many righteous people who are jealous and hateful, and want to get rid of him as soon as possible. However, it also gave birth to several followers, and there were anonymous followers who looked up to his prestige and made two rings for him to wear on his thumb and middle finger.

At that time, Xu Wuxin woke up and saw a brocade box and a note resting on the bedside. He gladly accepted it, and put it on in style. From then on, he reappeared in front of people, and when he used that magic trick, the two rings shone brightly. Over time, as long as someone appears with a two-finger ring, it will cause a panic, and it is known as the fear of quitting.

These two ghost rings have also become a symbol of the murderous demon Xu Wuxin.

In the center of the silver ring are two dark blue gemstones, one as blue as the abyss of the sea and the other as deep as the night and the sky. The ghost ring circled Xia Gan's thumb and middle finger very well.

"Boy, I'll give you a word. As long as you are strong enough, you can kill anyone, and you can trust anyone. ”

Xia Qian glanced back at him, "Don't miss me too much." He left these words and went down the mountain.

Master Wanjian stood on the lake for a long time, looking up at the sky and the stars, smiling, and feeling a little in his heart. After a long time, he muttered, "How did you go back?"