Desert Journey 18

The holy temple is in the northwest of the oasis, the so-called holy temple is just a two-zhang wooden house, after everyone followed the old man into the wooden house, Xie Tong found that there was nothing worth noting here.

There was only one clay statue enshrined in the temple, and Xie Tong glanced at the statue lightly, but he didn't recognize who it was.

After the old man and Murong Longcheng bowed three times and bowed nine times, everyone sat on the ground in the temple.

The old man looked at Murong Longcheng, sighed and said, "What is enshrined here is the god of the grassland, and you must have known about the past of the Xue Yantuo family, so the old man will not repeat it."

Xie Tong nodded and motioned for him to continue.

The old man continued, "After our people were forced to migrate, they were divided into more than a dozen tribes, large and small, and each tribe had different ways of surviving, but most of them lived by looting. That is, what you call horse thieves, in fact, before the return of Dragon City, our department also relied on looting for a living. Until Longcheng returned from the extreme north, in the continuous migration, repelled the Turks, from that time, Longcheng is also famous in the desert north, after his father died in battle, he put forward the idea of living and working in peace and contentment, by chance, found such a piece of feng shui treasure in the desert, and our clan also settled down."

Hong Shan said, "Isn't it very good to be here? The environment here is beautiful, and it is located in the desert, and the safety can be guaranteed, if you cultivate your own land, you can completely live a happy life without fighting with the world, why do you want to go out of the oasis and cause trouble to the people!" Her voice sounded like a ghost in the empty valley, sounding in the quiet temple, making people sound quite pleasant.

The old man said, "Dragon City also planned to do so, but five years ago, the news of the oasis spread, some wandering horse thieves had visited here, learned about the situation of the oasis, and brought some news, it turned out that the Xue Yantuo clan has reached the point of exhaustion, the number of various ethnic groups due to perennial migration and fighting, the number has decreased sharply, and some people hope that the scattered tribes will be reunited together to resist the ******."

Cai Wei said disdainfully, "It's just that some people are ambitious, can't you see through this little trick?"

The old man looked at Cai Wei and said, "We know these motives, but we can't oppose them, any member of Xue Yantuo's clan hopes that their clan will have a moment of glory again, so although we know that some clansmen are scheming, we can't refute it."

Cai Wei was about to make sarcastic remarks, but when she saw Xie Tong glaring at her, she had to hold back.

The old man's voice sounded again, "But the position of the patriarch is a matter of opinion, everyone wants to do this position, and the Xue Yantuo clan is too weak, no matter what, it is difficult to compete with the ****** in the short term****** , but at that time, no one knew how to play politics, the tribes organized people to go to the Tang Dynasty, and brought beauties and jewelry, visited the leader of the Shi clan Sima Xuan, although Sima Xuan agreed, but never did anything, when the Huangchao cavalry rebellion, Sima Xuan in order to settle the outside and curry favor with the Turks, handed over the representatives of our people to the ****** national teacher Chongli, except for the Dragon City, no one survived. ”

At this time, there was silence in the temple, and they all hated such a tragic history and Sima Xuan's despicable behavior, and even Cai Wei showed pity.

The old man continued, There was such a big change, the clansmen began to shirk, but the revitalization of the nation has always refused to give up, and finally one day, I don't know where there were rumors, it was rumored that Cao Cao, the prime minister of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, after breaking Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao accumulated decades of gold and silver treasures in the bag, and buried it, used for future generations to use, this word came out, the entire desert was shocked, as long as the treasure can be excavated, then the revival of our clan is hopeful, when Yuan Shao was rich and rivaled the country, this treasure must also be an amazing number, and it is said that there are a large number of weapons in the treasure, Longcheng deliberately went to the Central Plains to inquire about this matter, confirmed to be true, but no one knows the whereabouts of the treasure map。 ”

Even Huo Zixin's eyes widened, and he, who had always loved money, suddenly cheered up, and said, "Ha, in this case, we can also join the industry of digging treasures, and then recruit troops and horses, enter Chang'an, and cut off Sima Xuan's stinky head as a urinal."

Xie Tong glanced at him and motioned him not to talk nonsense.

Hong Shan rolled her lovely eyes and said, "Then is there a whereabouts of the treasure map?"

The old man looked at Xie Tong and did not make a sound.

Xie Tong's heart suddenly surged, the rumors have gone through so many years, they have not disappeared, it seems that the treasure is not a fictitious thing, and in the past few hundred years, it is rumored that the world of the Qingyu Sword has a lot to do with it? According to legend, the Qingyu Sword was not originally owned by his Huangtian faction, but the personal sword of Cao Cao, the prime minister of Wei, Cao Cao was defeated in the Battle of Chibi, and the sword was also lost, and he disappeared without a trace, tossing and turning before falling into the hands of his Huangtian faction, and for hundreds of years, disappeared.

Xie Tong was slightly excited, his guess was extremely likely. Otherwise, a sword that sharpens iron like clay will not get the attention and favor of so many people. Nor would there be so many people fighting for a sword, which is much more than the value of a sword.

Cai Wei asked, "What's next! Is there any news of the treasure map?"

The old man smiled and said, "The rest is Dragon City!"

Huo Zixin completely forgot about the contradiction with Murong Longcheng, and he urged, "Murong Longcheng, hurry up, what news did you find out when you went to the Central Plains!"

Everyone pricked up their ears and waited for Murong Longcheng's answer.

Murong Longcheng smiled bitterly and said, "This news is not inquired, but speculation, I stayed in the Central Plains for three years, secretly searched all over the Central Plains, and never had any clue, according to the speculation of time, the time when the treasure was established should be broken Yuan Shao, and the time of defeat of Chibi was the highest probability of Xuchang, but Xuchang was explored by myself, and there was still no discovery." I didn't return in vain. Until last year, it was rumored that the descendants of the Huangtian faction re-entered the rivers and lakes, causing a sensation in the rivers and lakes, and the major sects sent masters to chase and kill, after Xie Yang's death, his division fell into the hands of Huang Chao, and Huang Chao held a Mandate of Heaven Conference with the Qing Yu Sword, at this time, I remembered a sentence that has been circulated in the Central Plains for many years, the world of the Qing Yu Sword is the same as the statement of Cao Gong's treasure, therefore, I conclude that the Qing Yu Sword has a great relationship with the treasure, and it may be the key to uncovering the treasure."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was moved, and their eyes turned to Xie Tong.

Xie Tong took out the Qingyu Sword from his back very calmly, handed it to Murong Longcheng, and said with a smile, "I just had this guess, ha, such an important thing, Xie Tong has been carrying it for so long, but he doesn't know it, it's really a tyrannical thing."

Murong Longcheng looked at Xie Tong flattered, he didn't take the sword, but asked, "Does General Xie trust Longcheng so much?" Although he asked, the joy on his face was difficult to hide.

Xie Tong smiled: "Xie has long regarded you as a brother!"

Murong Longcheng saw that Xie Tong was very sincere, and hurriedly took the sword carefully, he gently pulled out the sword, and a piece of silver suddenly illuminated the real holy temple, covering the faint oil lamp.

He stroked the sword lovingly.

Huo Zixin scolded with a smile, "Boy Xie, you are really an idiot, you don't think about it with such a precious sword, but let this kid from Murong Longcheng peek through the secret, ha, if we dig up the treasure, we will all be rich and rival the country."

Murong Longcheng put the sword into the sheath and handed it to Xie Tong's hand, saying, "To be able to witness the world's number one divine soldier in his lifetime, Longcheng is content."

Xie Tong said, "What, don't you want to dig up treasures to revitalize the nation?"

Murong Longcheng smiled and said, "It's a brother's thing, how can Longcheng be so selfish and keep it for himself."

Xie Tong suddenly laughed and said, "Since we are brothers, then why not!" All of you here are my Xie Tong's friends of life and death, if you find the treasure, you will definitely get what you deserve, including Brother Murong's revitalization plan."

Murong Longcheng suddenly became embarrassed, he lowered his head and was speechless.

Huo Zixin said angrily, "Looking at you like this, I'm afraid it's really not suitable to be the leader of a clan!"

Murong Longcheng suddenly hugged his fists and said, "Brother Huo, Longcheng was offended a lot before, and I ask Brother Huo to forgive me."

Huo Zixin also became shy, and said with a smile, "It's easy to forgive you, you teach me your kung fu that killed you, and we'll settle it."

The crowd burst out laughing.

The old man suddenly said, "This matter is a matter of great confidentiality, please prevent you from leaking the news!"

Hong Shan frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's difficult to do what my predecessors wanted, many people have had the idea of fighting swords before, and I have heard of it." ”

The old man said, "Is there such a thing?"

Xie Tong said, "When Shan'er said this, Xie remembered a few people, including Cao Pingyang, Shi Jingjiao, and Nightingale."

Speaking of the nightingale, Hong Shanqiao's face sank, obviously having a deep opinion of her.

Huo Zixin said, "Who the hell is it, there are so many people escorting the sword, and I'm afraid that I won't be able to rob it!"

Xie Tong said, "The matter of the treasure is put on hold for the time being, the top priority is how to help King Wu arrive in Mobei, according to the news from the Khitan tribe, this unprecedented unity outside the Saiwai will not allow us to arrive safely."

Murong Longcheng said solemnly, "This matter is true, before you go to the outside of the Saiwai, all the clans have already received the news and reached an agreement, and they will never let the Tang Dynasty's demon grasp extend to the outside of the Saiwai, therefore, this time it is indeed difficult, but Brother Xie has defeated the Turkic wolf army, and he has already become famous in Mobei, I am afraid that no one will confront you head-on, and even I will admit that I am not your opponent." However, open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to defend, Brother Xie is still careful!"

The old man suddenly laughed and said, "Longcheng! Why are you so ignorant! General Xie is already your brother, and when he is in trouble this time, how can you stand by and watch and not fulfill your brotherly feelings! This time the general will go to Murowei, and our clan will send a thousand soldiers to escort the general!"

Murong Longcheng's old face flushed, obviously he didn't expect so much.

Xie Tong hurriedly shirked and said, "Seniors must not, the guards of this oasis need more troops, although Xie Mou is small and outnumbered, as long as he and King Wu converge in one place, it is still a force that cannot be underestimated."

Huo Zixin said, "Yes, such a good oasis, if it is taken away, the gains outweigh the losses, if your clan really has the heart to help, send Murong Longcheng to go with me, with him, this desert can also suffer less." ”

The crowd burst into laughter again.

Xie Tong and the others stayed in the oasis for a while, decided to replenish the grain, grass and water sources, and then set out on the road to meet King Wu on the second day.

Although it was late at night, Xie Tong couldn't sleep anymore, there were too many things that had happened in the past two days, especially the Qinggang Sword that contained such a big secret, which made his surging heart unable to calm down for a long time.

Seeing Huo Zixin sleeping like a dead pig, Xie Tong got up with his clothes closed and walked out of the wooden house, intending to swim in this beautiful oasis for a night.

Surprisingly, Hong Shan and Cai Wei didn't sleep, seeing the two of them constantly shuttling in the wooden house in the oasis, happy like a butterfly, Xie Tong felt a faint sense of loss in his heart, all along, the two gave up a more superior life for him, and accompanied him to the desert to suffer hardships, but they didn't complain at all.

Xie Tong suddenly felt that he was particularly selfish, he should not let the second daughter continue to accompany him in danger, after all, the road ahead is long and full of infinite crises.

Cai Wei was the first to spot him, she pulled Hong Shan's sleeve, and said, "That nasty guy is here!"

Hong Shan saw that Ai Lang also had this Yaxing, and hurriedly beckoned him over.

Xie Tong walked up to the two of them and said with a smile, "Why don't you sleep so late?"

Hong Shan complained and said, "Thinking that tomorrow is about to leave, I don't know if there will be a chance to see this beautiful scene in this life, Shan'er can't sleep well, how can she sleep without feasting her eyes?"

When Xie Tong heard this, his heart moved, and he said with a smile, "Since you love this place so much, why don't we live here after taking revenge in the future!"

"Really", Cai Wei also exclaimed, and then she put away her joyful look and pretended to be nothing.

Xie Tong looked at it in his eyes, obviously they were all very yearning for this matter, and he smiled and said, "Of course it's true, when the great revenge is avenged, we will live here forever, reproduce offspring, and live a life without quarrel with the world!"

Hong Shan lowered his head, thinking of his father who was murdered, although he was a stubborn and ineffective person, but after all, blood was thicker than water, Hong Shan's eyes couldn't help but turn red, yes, revenge, but to whom to take revenge! Song Wenyuan? Kill him, what should my sister Hong Ye do?

There is also Sima Xuan, who is in power and the opposition, with their current strength, they can't compete with it, revenge is an unattainable thing, even if they get the treasure! Seeing that Ai Lang was implicated in his father's matter, he felt a little guilty in his heart. It's better to give up!

Live here forever.

Xie Tong seemed to see her thoughts, and said with a smile, "Since you like it here, why don't you stay for the time being, and wait until I return from Murowei to pick you up!"

The two girls shook their heads at the same time. (To be continued.) )