Li Xunchou and Hanyan walked on the Huangchen Ancient Road, they each led a camel, but they did not ride, the camel carried a lot of goods, the most eye-catching are two large water bags.

"Li Daxia, after the pass in front, we are about to enter the desert, and we need to replenish some supplies there. ”

"Okay. Palace Master, how could you recognize such an ancient path?"

"I was actually born in the Western Regions, and Master took me to travel all over the world, and finally settled down outside the Guanwai. ”

"Oh. I see. Then this time you go back to find your roots. ”

"No, I'm going to the Western Regions for something special. ”

Li Xunchou saw that the face of the Hanyan Palace Master was a little ashamed, as if it was something unspeakable, so he didn't continue to ask.

The two of them walked for a long time and arrived at the Ketuo Pass. Although it is a pass, it is actually a small county town. It is a small town built in the middle of two large lakes, and its inhabitants are both local villagers and merchants. Beyond this pass lies a wilderness, with no place for supplies. There may be scattered villages along the way, but it takes a lot of luck to come across them.

Hanyan purchased some dry food, flatbread and bean cakes, as well as a lot of bacon. The most important thing is the water, but you don't need to buy it, you can ask for some from the villagers. Hanyan also bought two pieces of felt cloth and blankets. Li Xun was puzzled and asked, "Palace master, what are you doing to buy felt cloth?" ”

"Along the way, we inevitably have to eat and sleep in the open, and we need felt cloth to protect from the wind and snow, and blankets to keep out the cold. ”

"Oh. It's still the palace master's thoughtfulness. ”

Hanyan just smiled and didn't speak. Li Xunchou has not traveled far, and his journey from the coast of the South China Sea to the Central Plains is not close, but there are all towns and villages along the way, and the environment and climate are not bad. However, the northwest boundary is often deserted for tens or even hundreds of miles, and the environment and climate are extremely harsh. If you don't prepare for it, no one will dare to go on the road at will.

This wasteland town is very lively, and people come and go in the market, but basically they are all Hu people, and there are few Han people, but speaking of Li Xunchou and Han Yan are not orthodox Han people. However, the Hu people in this town also seem to be divided into many tribes in terms of clothing. There seem to be martial arts people among these people, but the blades are all heavy guys, such as sledgehammers and giant axes.

A burly man walked towards Li Xunchou and the two, and when they got closer, he opened his mouth and said, "Huli, Bang, Bang, Mani, Bang!"

Li Xunchou looked ignorant.

Han Yan covered his snort lightly and couldn't help laughing: "He asked us if we were knights from the Central Plains Martial Arts." ”

"Oh. Then you tell him it's not. We're from outside the country. ”

Hanyan said to him: "Nunnery, Zhonggu Gada!"

Li Xunchou couldn't help laughing out loud when he heard this, Han Yan wrinkled his nose, slightly embarrassed. Li Xunxi was stunned suddenly. I didn't even listen to the chivalrous grunt of the Hu man.

The Hu man took out something from his arms and handed it to Han Yan, and after the two said a few words, Han Yan took the thing to Li Xunchou, and she found that Li Xunchou was looking at herself, as if she was fascinated. Hanyan's face turned even redder, and she whispered, "Li Daxia, do you know this kind of weapon!"

Li Xunchou reacted and was very embarrassed. He hesitated for a while, and found that Han Yan took the thing in his hand, and found that it was a seven-inch flying knife, which was quite unique in appearance, red all over, with three tips and two edges, but the shape was very irregular, and it looked like a rising flame.

"I've never seen it, and it seems that this kind of strange hidden weapon has never appeared in the Central Plains Martial Arts. ”

"There's a text on it, do you know it? ”

Li Xunchou glanced at it again, and there was an engraved text in the center of the flying knife, "This seems to be an ancient seal script, it should be a fire character." ”

"Well, I look like a fire word. This secret weapon is the murder weapon of his father, his name is Gruul, and he has been looking for his father's murderer. ”

"Since the murderer can kill his father. And how is he the man's opponent? ”

"Who knows. Hu people have always been strong, and the things they recognize can be completed without fear of life and death. ”

"That's a man. ”

"Although I don't know this hidden weapon, I know the metal that makes it. This metal is called Chiyan Gold, and when hit on a person's body, it can release fire poison, and the wound is difficult to heal, and even a non-fatal wound can develop into a fatal serious injury. ”

"So wicked. It doesn't look like mortal iron. ”

"Li Daxia, are we going to tell him the truth!"

"Tell him. I think he is very pitiful. ”

"Hmm!"

After Han Yan said this, he turned around and talked to the big man named Guru, and Li Xunchou, who was babbling, couldn't understand it at all, but when it came out of Han Yan's mouth, Li Xunchou felt that it was very good.

Naguru was really very excited when he heard this, and bowed to the cold smoke on his chest, very respectful. Han Yan turned around and discussed with Li Xunchou again: "He wants to go to the Western Regions with us." It just so happens that the purpose of my trip is in the production area of this metal. ”

"If he is together, we will not have enough supplies. ”

"It's okay, he'll figure it out himself. ”

"Then take him with you. ”

Hanyan got Li Xunchou's affirmation and continued to communicate with Guru, who bowed again and again after hearing this, and then left.

"Li Daxia, Guru needs to prepare for a day. We're here for a day of rest. ”

"It's good!"

The two discussed properly and came to the big car shop to rent two rooms, and explained that Xiao Er had fed the livestock.

"Palace Master, let's find a place to eat. ”

"Good. Li Daxia, don't call me the palace master in the future, just call me Hanyan. ”

"It's fine. Then don't call me a hero. Li Xun smiled honestly.

"Well, then it's good for me to call you big brother. ”

"Good. ”

The two of them had a good meal in the shop next to the big car shop, broth, bread, and vegetables, but most of them were dried vegetables, and when they ate, the hot water was boiled, and the diced meat was fried, which was really fragrant.

The meat is mostly lamb, but there is also a small amount of camel meat.

In the northwest, camels are the most important means of transportation, and no one will slaughter camels for meat, but some camels that die naturally are reluctant to throw them away, so they have to peel their skins and eat meat. This desolate place is scarce and nothing that can be used is wasted.

During the meal, Li Xunchou found another problem, Hanyan's appetite was very large, and he hadn't paid attention to it before, after all, most of the time the two of them ate dry food. At this time, when I saw Li Xunchou, I was a little uneasy.

Han Yan ate a total of three breads, two bowls of broth, stewed mutton and several large pieces, and there were basically no stir-fried dishes left, a total of three plates, but because Li Xunchou also ate these, he couldn't see how much Han Yan ate. Anyway, he only ate one bun, only drank one bowl of broth, and stewed mutton, which is the size of an egg, and ate two.

Hanyan saw Li Xunchou's eyes again, and this time Li Xunchou quickly dodged it. Han Yan said a little embarrassed: "Brother Li, I haven't eaten well for a while. Makes you laugh. ”

"Ahh Oh. It's okay, it's okay. Should eat more, eat more. ”

"Brother Li, come to my room after dinner later. I'll tell you something. ”

"Oh. Ah, can't you say it here? ”

"It's not convenient here. ”

Han Yan got up and left, Li Xunchou secretly pondered, not knowing what Han Yan wanted to say to him. He got up, laid a piece of broken silver on the table, and followed.

The two entered the house, and Hanyan closed the door casually. She took a throwing knife from her waist bag, and it turned out to be exactly the same as the one from Gruul.

"Brother Li, it's inconvenient for me to say more in front of the public. Look!"

"This, how can you have such a throwing knife. Li Xunchou saw Han Yan return the flying knife to Guru.

"This throwing knife is the murder weapon that killed my mother. I'm guessing it's the same person who killed my mother's mother and Guru's father. That's why I decided to take the Gruul with us to the Western Regions. Now I can tell you, the place I'm going to is Flaming Mountain. ”

"Flaming Mountain. I know it's like a mountain that burns with fire all year round. Are you going there to find your mother's killer!"

"No, no. Han Yan was very anxious, stood up and waved his hand.

Li Xunchou saw her eager appearance and persuaded again and again: "I believe you, don't worry." ”

Hanyan sat down again, and Li Xunchou asked again: "The revenge of killing your mother is not the same as the sky, and it is only natural that you want to take revenge." Why are you in such a hurry? ”

"I—I'm not looking for you to help me get revenge. I'm afraid you're mistaken. ”

"What's wrong with that. Even if you're going to take revenge, it's human nature. I'll help you. ”

"Nope. I'm not going for revenge. My master told me that when my mother was dying, she told me to live a good life and not to avenge her. My master once told me that the person who killed my mother had outrageous martial arts, and my master couldn't do more than three moves under him. ”

"Wow, that's amazing. ”

"This red flame gold was born on the Flame Mountain, it has been condensed by fire for countless years, it has its own fire poison, it is very hard and difficult to melt, and it is absolutely a weapon material that ordinary people can forge. ”

"Hmm. In this case, it seems that the master should be a monk at the same level as my master. ”

"I'm going to Flaming Mountain this time for my life. It's hard to talk about, but I'm going to tell you about it after all. I'm going to a hot spring in the Flaming Mountains and soak there for seven days and seven nights. My master said that this was my mother's confession. I was born with a peculiar illness in which my meridians would get a faint chill that would get worse over time. The internal skill I learned was a fire-attribute exercise, which could warm the meridians and suppress those cold poisons. But you also need to go to the hot spring to completely expel the cold poison, otherwise you will be troubled by it for the rest of your life. ”

"In that case, then why did your master take you to live in seclusion in the snowfield? ”

"That's the mystery of toxicology. The cold weather can suppress the cold poison in the body. In the snowfield, it is only the body that is cold, but it is the soul that is frozen when the cold poison occurs. ”