Peach Blossom Dyeing Jinge

When he said these words, Lu Dongqing had already prepared for the worst.

He didn't expect to impress the people in front of him with just a few words. If he wanted to knock on the closed door of Lingquan Valley, he had to throw all the chips in his hand.

His identity is his only bargaining chip, and there is nothing else to do.

As long as the Yushan people know his identity, they will definitely treat him differently, even if they hold hatred and disgust, it is better than turning a blind eye.

After hearing his words, the woman really gave up the idea of ​​leaving, and turned to him again, her gaze was so hot that it seemed to burn him through.

After a long time, she finally said, "Your eyebrows and eyes are indeed somewhat similar to hers."

Lu Dongqing's heart couldn't help but tremble: "Have you seen her?"

"Of course," replied the woman, "I ask you, what did she name you?"

"Holly," he confessed.

The woman's shoulder moved inadvertently, and the fingers on the handle of the knife trembled slightly: "Do you know why she gave you such a name?"

Lu Dongqing shook her head.

The woman let out a slight and long sigh: "Because the holly herbal medicine is sweet and refreshing, it is not afraid of severe cold, and it will survive the winter without withering. Uncle Jiang used to be the best at refining medicine with it."

"Uncle Jiang...?" Lu Dongqing couldn't help being stunned, "Are you...?"

He didn't finish his sentence, and the second half of the sentence was blocked in a soft embrace.

Under his surprised eyes, the woman threw the knife aside, jumped into the boat, opened her arms, and gently hugged his shoulders.

"My name is Ren Lan, and I'm your senior sister," the woman whispered next to his ear, "Welcome back, Dongqing."

Lu Dongqing could hardly believe her ears.

Her tone was kind and gentle, completely different from the sharp and stern posture when she held the knife just now.

Lu Dongqing raised her head in a daze, and found that the crossbowmen she brought had also retracted their arrows one after another, untied the half-moon array, turned to the side of the pier, and hurriedly pulled the thick rope on the boat pile, trying to fly away. The boat pulled towards the shore.

Ren Lan held his hand, led him to the shore, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Great, we all thought you were already... Anyway, come back to the valley with me, everyone must really want to see you."

Lu Dongqing had already stood firm on the pier, and instinctively turned around to grab Master's hand, only to hear Ren Lan's questioning voice: "Who is this?"

Her tone became cold again, and the smile on her face disappeared.

Lu Dongqing hurriedly said, "This is my mentor."

Lu Zhengqiu also reported his name, politely cupped his fists and said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

Ren Lan was indifferent to his etiquette, but said coldly: "Our Lingquan Valley does not welcome outsiders."

Lu Dongqing immediately explained: "Master and I are as close as family members, and we are by no means outsiders." Seeing the other party's doubts, he continued, "Master and my mother are old acquaintances. Nine years ago, thanks to him, I was rescued from the turmoil in the capital. I was rescued, and I escaped unharmed."

Ren Lan's face softened a little, she bowed to Lu Zhengqiu, and said, "Sorry, I can't make a decision about your matter, I have to report to the patriarch before making a decision."

Lu Zhengqiu still had a pleasant expression: "It's okay, after all, I broke your rules, and I also want to meet the patriarch, so I can accompany you face to face."

Ren Lan was slightly taken aback, and there seemed to be a look of shame in her eyes, she quickly turned around and said, "Then you two will come with me first."

Not long after leaving the pier, Lu Dongqing's eyes suddenly brightened.

Although Lingquan Valley is called "Valley", it is much wider than the previous narrow narrow road. The rough rocks under the feet are replaced by flat meadows. The terrain gradually goes up along the slope, and five peaks can be seen from a distance. , arranged in a half-fan shape, looking at each other at intervals, as if being split by a sword blade falling from the sky.

As Ren Lan walked, she introduced to Lu Dongqing beside her: "These peaks are called 'Sword Test Peaks'."

She only said a short sentence and then fell silent, her eyes drifted to Lu Dongqing from time to time, and then moved away in a panic.

Lu Dongqing also cast her eyes frequently. Seen from a close distance, her appearance is really beautiful and dignified. The slanted hair on her forehead is neatly gathered behind her ears, and a long braid hangs on her back. Her behavior can also be called clumsy. Does not seem to be good at words.In front of this junior who fell from the sky, he seemed to be a bit cautious.

Without the scimitar hanging on her back, Lu Dongqing could hardly believe that she would be able to put on the valiant and awe-inspiring martial posture just now.

Lu Zhengqiu walked on the other side, and said slowly: "If I remember correctly, this is the place where the Nine Heavens Xuannv sacrificed her sword."

Ren Lan's eyes quickly turned to him, and her mouth opened slightly: "You...do you know?"

Lu Zhengqiu nodded and said: "Back then, Xuannv Jiutian tried her sword here, and the sword light she released was overwhelming, splitting the rock into five pieces. She was very satisfied with her performance, and thrust her sword into the ground, and the raging spring water flowed from the crack in the rock. It rushes out of the water and merges into a torrential waterfall, which is the Yushan Lingquan. This is really a famous story in the rivers and lakes."

"Really," Ren Lan lowered her head, "I haven't been out for a long time, so I don't know what the world is like outside."

In the distance, on the highest and farthest peak among the five peaks, there really is a waterfall pouring down, hanging above the solitary and steep cliff, as if the water of the Milky Way is falling from the sky.

Such a cliff was actually split by a sword.

Such a spring was actually excavated by Jianfeng.

What a majestic scene it would be if the ancient gods led troops here.

Ren Lan listened blankly to the sound of water coming from a distance, she obviously lived in the picturesque scenery, but there was no smile on her lips, and there was a bit of loneliness in her silent side face.

The sound of water in my ears is getting closer and closer, and the terrain under my feet is getting higher and higher.

Everyone followed Ren Lan's footsteps and came to the top of one of the five peaks.

Although the five peaks are steep, they are not constricted. The top of the mountain is flat and wide, and there are scattered houses of the Yushan people.The mountain tops are separated by deep valleys and connected by long cable bridges.

There is a round altar on the most central mountain peak, which is vast and flat, and can accommodate at least a hundred people. In the middle stands a stone statue, with a tall and straight figure, holding a sword in his hand, and a heroic black bird resting on his shoulder. The tail feathers are stretched in the air, and the lines on the feathers are clearly identifiable.

Obviously it is a cold stone sculpture, but the mysterious bird seems to have life, as if it will take off and soar into the sky in the next moment.

Lu Dongqing raised her head and murmured, "Is that the Nine Heavens Profound Girl?"

"That's right, that's our patron saint." Ren Lan replied, "Let's go, let's go to her. I want to ring the Changning Bell."

Coming to the foot of the stone statue, Lu Dongqing finally saw the "Changning Bell". It was an old copper bell. Over the past thousand years, the lines on the surface were already mottled, but the body of the bell was very clean. It must have been cleaned and wiped frequently. result.

At that time, it was almost dusk, and there was no barrier on the high platform. The sound of the bell was scattered in the twilight, like waves rising in the middle of the sea, broadcasting far, far away.

The waves shattered the setting sun in the sky, and shattered the golden afterglow into thousands of pieces, which were sprinkled among the mountains and rivers of Lingquan Valley.

The treetops, eaves, stone statues, copper bells, and even distant waterfalls here are covered with a layer of golden phosphor powder, which shimmers slightly in the setting sun.

"Master," Lu Dongqing couldn't help opening her eyes, "it's so beautiful here. Look, there seem to be fireflies flying in the pool under the waterfall."

Lu Zhengqiu followed his gaze, and indeed saw sparkling spots at the bottom of the pool in the distance, like a group of shining flying insects.Flocks dance on the water.

Lu Dongqing was fascinated, and murmured: "It turns out there is such a beautiful place in the world."

It's not just the hazy sky blocked by the imperial city.

Not just a desolate village surrounded by mountains.

In the rivers and lakes he longed for, there are still such magnificent and magnificent mountains and rivers.

He had no other thoughts in his mind, as if he had returned to the past, when he was a carefree young man, he sketched in his heart a distant scenery that he had never seen before, and hoped that one day he could see it all with his own eyes.

A strange voice brought him back to reality.

"Master, Master, I suddenly have a stomachache, it hurts like hell, can I ask for a leave this time..."

The speaker's tone was urgent, and his voice carried the recklessness unique to young people.

He was answered by another steady voice: "The bell rang seven times, it's a signal that something important is happening, just bear with it for now."