The sixteenth round: Passing the test through risk

Murong Yun really walked like this for a few more days, and the surrounding terrain became more and more precipitous, with peaks like knives, strange rocks, and even forest trees were rare. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

"Everyone in the world is difficult and dangerous, but they rarely know that they are handsome. Murong Yunzhen is always willing to look at things around him in a different light, probably because he is also optimistic, he is always more happy than sad in his heart.

Murong Yunzhen continued to move forward, and happened to encounter another business traveler, and the merchant saw that Murong Yunzhen was dressed as a young man, and he was also willing to walk with him.

"You can enter Shuzhong in three or two days. The merchant pointed to the side of the mountain and said, looking into the distance, he could vaguely see that the terrain in the distance was open and flat.

Murong Yun was really overjoyed, and when he entered Sichuan, he only had one trip left to Kunlun Mountain. What's more, I haven't seen the man in black and others chasing after him all the way, and the country of abundance has been rich since ancient times, so I will definitely be able to enjoy it this time. Coupled with the previous descriptions of Sichuan by business travelers, Murong Yunzhen couldn't wait.

Everyone walked all the way, but suddenly saw a huge granite stone across the pass in front of them, and a strong man was lying on it, blocking the way. The pass was surrounded by cliffs on both sides, and he couldn't walk at all, so if he wanted to get there, he had to move his position.

Everyone was surprised, you look at me, I look at you, and then look at the shirtless man lying down, completely at a loss.

"Brother, can you excuse me to wait?" said politely as a businessman stepped forward.

"Who is disturbing my dreams?" the man got up lazily, squinted at the crowd, and fell asleep.

"I'm waiting to go to Shuzhong, and I don't intend to disturb Brother Tai's sleep, but Hengshi is blocking the road, and I ask Brother Tai to make it convenient and let me wait for me?"

"Haha, it's easy to say, it's easy to say. The man then got up and sat down, cheering up and speaking.

"Then there is Brother Laotai. The merchant still said politely.

But the man got up, but did not come down, nor did he make any concessions, and the caravans did not understand what he meant.

"Since Brother Tai promised to let me wait, why did you ......?" asked Shang Lu puzzled.

"Hey, they're all unhappy people!" the man said suddenly angrily.

"Why am I so upset?" asked the merchant, puzzled.

"Since you said that you wanted to borrow from me, how could you ever say that the white wolf with empty gloves is only done by you. The man said angrily.

Only then did everyone react, it turned out that this person was going to collect tolls. Everyone is indignant, they don't know how many years they have been walking on the road to Shuzhong, and there are many filial piety along the way.

"I don't know which way Brother Tai is a brother? I'll definitely visit you another day. The merchant asked.

"I'm on this road, I don't have to visit another day, my rule here is to either give money or give me a pleasure, otherwise the king of heaven will not be able to pass. The man roared as he spoke, and suddenly the mountain shook, and the two walls of rocks kept rolling down, so that it was not scary. The sound shook the people's heads and their ears rattled, and they cried out in discomfort.

"Lion's roar!" exclaimed someone in the caravan.

"Yes, I only used three successful forces just now to shake this mountain rock down, and if I use all my strength, this pass will definitely collapse. The man said smugly.

The roar just now really made everyone understand the power of this person, and they had to promise to give money to the other party, after all, if they want to return the same way, they don't know how much time they will have to delay.

"I wonder how many taels of silver the hero will need before he will let us pass?" asked the merchant traveler.

"Haha, I'm nicknamed the Golden Blocker, as long as I leave a gold ingot, I can leave. The man said directly.

"A piece of gold, isn't this an open robbery?" the merchants were all amazed. It is important to know that some of them may not be able to earn so much money after traveling for more than half a year.

"Either give the money or go back. The man said fiercely.

The merchants hesitated, in fact, even if they took all the hearts on them, they might not be able to get together this ingot of gold, so everyone became anxious. Murong Yun could really see the embarrassment of the business travelers at the moment, and he couldn't be angry at the arrogance of this roadblocker, and after thinking about it for a while, he stood up.

"Dare to ask Brother Taigao's name?" Murong Yunzhen stepped forward and asked.

"Gao's surname is Wu, and his name is planted. The man said smugly.

"Is that I opened this road and planted this tree?" Murong Yunzhen asked with a smile again.

Wu Kaizhi was surprised, and hurriedly stared at Murong Yunzhen and said, "Amazing, amazing, you can see through the origin of my high surname at once." However, there are two sentences that you want to live from now on and leave to buy road money, but you didn't mention it, the fly in the ointment, the fly in the ointment. ”

Murong Yunzhen smiled, Wu Kaizhi looked at Murong Yunzhen quite puzzled, and hurriedly asked him what was ridiculous.

"You see, this ancient tree has grown for at least a hundred years, and this road has existed since ancient times. I think Brother Tai is only a year old, how can this tree be considered planted by you, and how can this road be opened by you?" Murong Yunzhen asked.

Wu Kaizhi couldn't answer, so he could only stubbornly say: "Don't talk so much, anyway, if you don't give money today, don't think about it." ”

Once Wu Kaizhi is arrogant, everyone can't do anything about him, at least the lion's roar just now has proved that he is good at kung fu, and he can't help it. But they asked for a mina of gold, but they would not.

Murong Yunzhen saw everyone's thoughts, and said to Wu Kaizhi unhurriedly: "We don't have a single ingot of gold. But I just heard that if we could make you happy, we'd let us go, right?"

"Exactly. But I've heard a lot of strange things in the world, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to make me laugh. Wu Kaizhi replied.

"If it can open your eyes, doesn't it count?" Murong Yunzhen asked again.

"If it's an eye-opener, it's fun. A daughter may not be able to buy this kind of music. Wu Kaizhi replied boldly.

Murong Yunzhen looked around, Wu Kaizhi and the business travelers couldn't figure out what he was going to do. Suddenly, Murong Yunzhen stepped on the Zongyun Gong and went straight to the cliff, and everyone was amazed, they couldn't imagine that this weak scholar had such excellent kung fu. After a while, Murong Yunzhen leaned down again.

"This light work is certainly very handsome, but flying eaves and walking on the wall is not an uncommon thing, and it is not an eye-opener. Wu Kaizhi said.

"I don't mean you to take it lightly. Saying that, Murong Yunzhen stretched out his hands.

But he saw that Murong Yunzhen was holding a poisonous snake with long horns on his head and a red body in his hand. Everyone was frightened, and they all took a few steps back, looking at Murong Yunzhen in panic.

Wu Kaizhi was also shocked in his heart, he had lived here for a long time, and he had already heard that this red snake was extremely poisonous, but it was rare to see it, and he didn't expect that this scholar would dare to catch it with his bare hands, and he could be regarded as courageous.

"I've seen a lot of snake catchers. Wu Kaizhi said disapprerovingly.

"I wonder how poisonous this snake is?" Murong Yunzhen asked.

"This snake is very venomous, and if it gets a little venom, it will make the skin ulcerate until the bones melt. Wu Kaizhi said solemnly.

"Yes, the old man is in the medicinal herb business, and he has long heard that this red snake is poisonous and invincible, and has a violent temperament, once he is disturbed, he must fight to the death, and the snake catcher must catch one dead person if he wants to catch this red snake. An old man among the merchants said anxiously.

"Ah, it's so powerful, I don't know if it's going to bite me. Murong Yun said lightly, and then carefully looked at the red snake in his hand, and occasionally teased it gently.

Everyone was terrified, and shouted that Murong Yun really let go quickly, and it was a big deal that everyone changed their route to Shu to finish the matter. Murong Yunzhen turned his head and signaled everyone not to speak loudly.

I saw that after Murong Yunzhen teased for a while, he reached out with his fingers and gently stroked the head of the Chiyan snake, but the Chiyan snake only dodged slightly, but did not bite him. Murong Yunzhen gently stroked the head to the tail of the Chiyan Snake with his fingers, and the Chiyan Snake had to obey obediently during the whole process. Murong Yun really dared to do this, it was completely when he found other poisonous snake poisons in Shenlong Ridge, and when he saw him, they all fled away, expecting that they must also know that their bodies were extremely poisonous, not to mention that the five-colored poisonous snake bit him and immediately poisoned him. Anyway, I'm full of poison, and I don't have much more. It's just that other people don't know the reason, and they think that Murong Yun is really bold.

Seeing this, everyone let go of their hearts that had been hanging for a long time. But Wu Kaizhi said: "It's really the first time I've seen the Red Yan Snake obediently. However, someone has also caught it, which is not an eye-opener. ”

Since this is the first time he has seen it, how can it be said that it is not an eye-opener? Everyone was indignant, but he curled his mouth and ignored it.

"If I let the Chiyan Snake bite it today, if I don't die, will it be considered an eye-opener for you?" Murong Yunzhen said to Wu Kaizhi.

"If you don't die, the sun will come out in the west. Wu Kaizhi said contemptuously.

"That's an eye-opener?" Murong Yunzhen asked again.

"Well, if you don't die, I'll let you go. Wu Kaizhi said firmly.

"Little one, may you and I be well. Murong Yunzhen said and put his finger in front of the Red Yan Snake's mouth. Everyone was shocked and shouted to stop, but Murong Yunzhen ignored it. But the red snake seemed to refuse to bite him, dodging Murong Yunzhen's fingers back and forth.

"Please, take a bite. Murong Yun really had no choice, so he begged.

But the red snake still didn't move. Murong Yunzhen had no choice but to pinch the head of the Chiyan snake and press it on his fingers, and suddenly Murong Yunzhen felt a piercing pain in his fingers, and couldn't help but scream.

Everyone turned pale, and it was too late to stop them. Wu Kaizhi was also surprised, with the courage just now, it was unparalleled.

Just when everyone was frightened, everyone found that the red snake was rolling on Murong Yunzhen's palm, and then fell down stiffly. This red snake is actually dead! On the other hand, that Murong Yunzhen, except for holding his fingers and enduring the pain, is not at all abnormal.

After another half an hour, Murong Yunzhen stretched out his hands and feet and signaled to everyone that everything was fine. Everyone was very surprised, and sighed again and again, "It's good if there's nothing, it's good if there's nothing." ”

Wu Kaizhi, who watched this scene just now, couldn't believe it, but if he said it first, he always had to keep his promise.

"The young man's martial arts are extraordinary, and he has divine skills, which is really eye-opening. After Wu Kaizhi praised it, he pressed the horizontal stone and pushed it hard, and the huge stone in the middle of the road slowly moved away.

Only then did the people get to the past.

"Why was the young man bitten by the Chiyan snake and unharmed?" asked the merchant who was in the medicinal herb business curiously.

"Actually, I'm already poisonous, and it's not too much. Murong Yunzhen said lightly.

The merchant couldn't help but tremble, and hurriedly pulled Murong Yunzhen's hand to take the pulse. But Yue Tan was also surprised, and his brows were already deeply furrowed. Everyone was nervously waiting for his result, but Murong Yun really didn't care about it, just watched around.

"The wonder of the young man's pulse has never been seen in the old man's life. The herb merchant said confusedly.

"I have been involved in many poisons in my body, and these toxins must be fought back and forth by you, and it is very lively. Murong Yunzhen actually made a joke.

"That's not the case, I just investigated, and found that there are multiple qi veins in your body swimming around a more powerful qi vein, and even being absorbed by this more powerful qi vein. The herb merchant continued.

Murong Yunzhen didn't understand much, but since Shenlongling ate the jade lingzhi, Murong Yunzhen gradually didn't feel uncomfortable with the poison in his body, but felt that his body was completely superb, as if everything was within his ability. The other businessmen didn't understand either, but they just asked whether it was good or bad.

"At the moment, it's not a bad omen at all. The herb merchant said strangely.

"Then I can't die?" Murong Yunzhen asked in surprise.

The medicinal herb merchant nodded, but said solemnly: "Why should the young man talk about life and death? You must know that human life is very important, there are precious daughters, and ants still steal life, let alone us and other people in the world?"

The old gentleman's words woke up the juniors, and the juniors were really guilty. At this point, Murong Yunzhen put away the previous carelessness and said seriously.

After Murong Yunzhen listened to the medicinal herb merchant's teachings, he remembered that he actually had a lot of things to do, in addition to promising the sword guards to send the sword to Kunlun Mountain, he could also go to the exam. Although this year is definitely going to be missed, it will be okay next year. There are also parents and relatives who are watching at home, if they die easily, will it not be in vain to waste the efforts and expectations of their families?

Thinking of this, Murong Yunzhen suddenly felt embarrassed and scolded himself for being too selfish. But after some self-blame, Murong Yunzhen realized that he had to complete the things entrusted by the sword guard as soon as possible, so that he could do more beneficial things with his useful body.

Not long after passing the pass, he could already see the Sichuan Plain from a distance, Murong Yunzhen said goodbye to everyone and quickened the pace of entering Sichuan.

After the last battle against the Sword Guard, Zhong Xinghan and Hua Lengxian chased all the way west according to the instructions of the man in black. But the two had different ideas: Hua Lengxian thought that the sword guard was seriously injured and difficult to walk, and Murong Yunzhen had been hit by his own unique secret weapon and would definitely die, and planned to search carefully in several nearby mountains, while Zhong Xinghan thought that the sword guard was profound and not so easy to die, and insisted on chasing the way to Shu. After a dispute, it took most of the day, but no one listened to anyone.

"Hua Laosan, since Senior Brother has arranged for us to go west, we had better follow his wishes. Zhong Xinghan said.

"But if the Sword Protector dies nearby, won't the First Emperor's Sacred Sword be at your fingertips? If that's the case, you won't be able to get the Holy Sword even if you go to the Western Heavens. Hua Lengxian said angrily.

"In that case, then I will go west, and find it as much as you like in this neighborhood. Zhong Xinghan said impatiently.

"I'm the third, you're the fourth, I'm the biggest here, don't you listen to what I say?" Hua Lengxian asked contemptuously.

"Hmph, a female streamer is really tired of calling me long and short and giving orders. Zhong Xinghan finally told his grievances for many years.

"Then you're not convinced?" Hua Lengxian asked coldly.

"In terms of martial arts, I am even higher than you, you only followed the master a few years ago, but you often regarded yourself as an elder, how can you convince me?" Zhong Xinghan said bluntly.

"Shizun's Bat Knife is certainly extremely powerful, but his old man's Hongguang Holy Weapon is also a big killing, why don't you give it a try?" Hua Lengxian asked proudly.

Zhong Xinghan pressed the knife with both hands, and wanted to draw the knife out several times to teach her a lesson, but in the end it was settled.

"You and I are in the same door after all, and I can't afford to accidentally hurt you in this private fight. Zhong Xinghan said coldly.

"I'm afraid you're afraid of my Hongguang Sacred Weapon, and you can't beat me, right?" Hua Lengxian mocked.

"You...... Hmph! How can a man be as knowledgeable as a woman? With that, Zhong Xinghan put away the bat knife.

Hua Lengxian glanced at him disdainfully. Zhong Xing was angry, but he didn't want to fight with Hua Lengxian anymore, so he could only turn around and leave in a hurry.

"Where are you going?" Hua Lengxian asked.

"Of course I'm going all the way west, it's best to find Shuzhong. There is food and drink there, which is a thousand times more beautiful than this barren mountain and wild mountain. Zhong Xinghan replied lazily, and then walked away.

Hua Leng stomped her feet straight, in all fairness, if it wasn't for Zhong Xinghan's jealousy just now, she would definitely not be Zhong Xinghan's opponent when the two fought, and now Zhong Xinghan insisted on not listening to her, she was helpless. Compared with this deep mountain and old forest, Hua Lengxian certainly hopes to go to Shuzhong for a pastime, but since he said it, he can't change his hexagram immediately, right? Hua Lengxian can only search in the nearby mountains.

But after all, the wilderness is inhabited, and there are often fierce beasts in the mountains, Hua Lengxian felt bored and a little frightened, so he said secretly: "It is impossible for anyone to come to this ghost place." ”

After a rough investigation, Hua Lengxian hurriedly withdrew and chased Zhong Xinghan.

After the sword guard fell off the cliff to search for no avail, the man in black hurriedly released a carrier pigeon, and the carrier pigeon flew far away to the north of the Saibei and went straight to the Youtian Cave in Helan Mountain. Not long ago, an old man with sparse yellow hair stood on the bank of the Yellow River. The wind was blowing on the empty Yellow River, and the old man looked up to the sky, letting the wind blow his emaciated body.

After waiting for a long time, I finally saw a ferry coming from the river. The old man then stepped forward and asked.

"Can the boatman take me across the river?" Although the old man was very old, he spoke clearly and full of energy.

The boatman looked at the old man, but said that it was too late today and he was going home.

"Haha, it's only afternoon, and the boatman won't be able to make a living, but I'm afraid that my old man won't be able to afford it?" the old man suddenly laughed loudly.

The boatman was shocked, his little abacus was exposed by the other party, and he immediately said embarrassedly: "For the sake of your age, I will give you a ride." But well, this Yellow River is turbulent and difficult to walk, and I need to charge you ten taels of silver for a trip, do you have it?"

The old man put down his burden, and the boatman was overjoyed to see a few ingots of white silver inside.

"Old man, get on board, get on board. The boatman said excitedly.

After the ferry had gone for a while, it was almost in the middle of the Yellow River, but the boatman suddenly stopped. The boatman said to the old man: "You see that this river is turbulent and dangerous, and the ferry is really laborious, and now I have to go through it for a hundred taels." ”

The old man just glanced at the boatman lightly, but did not speak. Seeing that the old man did not show any signal, the boatman repeated it loudly.

"The human heart is not enough to swallow the elephant, I think you want all my net worth, right?" said the old man with a smile.

Since the boatman was recognized by the old man, he simply stood up and said: "Old guy, you are also old, and living is also a drag on future generations, why don't I give you a ride today." ”

Before the words fell, the boatman stepped forward to take the old man's burden. But seeing that the old man's body was slightly on one side, the boat spun around in the river. The boatman suddenly lost his center of gravity and carried a heel fight fiercely. Of course, the boatman wanted to snatch the old man's burden again, but it was strange that the ship was spinning straight like a spinning top, and he couldn't get up at all. In a few moments, there was a torrent of waves outside the ship.

"Stop, old fellow, for if this continues, the ship will sink. The boatman said anxiously.

"The old man hates people who don't keep their promises the most. The old man still said calmly.

"If you don't want to live, I still want to live. The boatman said angrily.

After that moment just now, the boatman knew that this old man was very good at kung fu, and it was impossible to rob, so it was important to escape, so he jumped into the rolling river.

But when he saw the old man leap up and point out his finger to the surface of the water, a small piece of water in the river suddenly condensed! The boatman who jumped into the river was frozen in it, and I was afraid that he would have to keep this swimming posture forever. At the same time, the old man exerted force with his other finger, and the ferry boat suddenly burned in the river. The old man, at the moment of falling into the water, exerted a few fingers, and in an instant, the waves under his feet solidified into ice, circulating back and forth, and half of the river surface had formed thick ice floes. The old man walked peacefully on the frozen waves to the other side of the Yellow River. On the Yellow River, the lit ferries burst into flames until they burned to the ground.