Peach Blossom Dyeing Jinge

"He came here in person," Lu Zhengqiu nodded and said, "He brought these snacks and said that we were exhausted all the way, so we don't have to rush and have a good rest for a few days."

Lu Dongqing was even more surprised, but soon frowned again, lowered her eyes, staring blankly at the food on the table.

The thin and soft puff pastry, the peanut stuffing wrapped in candied kernels, and the rice porridge sprinkled with sweet-scented osmanthus, these delicious delicacies were richer than any meal the two of them had eaten along the way.

"I guess you don't intend to obey." Lu Zhengqiu said, pointing to the purse on the corner of the table, "This is what you brought back last night. What's in it?"

What Lu Zhengqiu was referring to was the purse that An Qiming left in the hospital last night. Lu Dongqing deliberately put it on an inconspicuous corner of the table, but still did not escape Master's eyes.

He briefly explained what happened last night, and then said: "I thought that one of these keys might be able to open the warehouse where the medicine is stored, so I kept it privately. An Qiming's temperament is rough and informal, and maybe he won't for a while. Feeling out of pocket, we've got some time before he finds out."

Lu Zhengqiu nodded and said, "Are you going to steal Tianxiang leaves?"

"Yes," Lu Dongqing lowered her eyes and said, "Take some celestial scented leaves, then leave quickly, and return to Wutong Town to relieve the urgent needs of those friends, and then find another way to detoxify them."

Lu Zhengqiu seemed to have guessed his thoughts long ago, and didn't question him, but asked lightly: "Have you thought it through?"

Lu Dongqing nodded: "Originally we came to Yushan to track down the whereabouts of Fuyao Qingfeng, but Lingquan Valley has been cut off from the outside world for nine years, and has become a world of its own, and Fuyao Qingfeng came out only for nearly a year. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find clues, so there is no need to stay any longer."

Lu Zhengqiu sighed lightly, and said, "I'm not worried about this, but are you really planning to leave the Yushan people?"

"I..." Lu Dongqing frowned, and she couldn't help tightening her fingers on the table, as if she didn't dare to touch the bunch of keys, "I can only live up to their good intentions."

He didn't make another sound, but took out a folded letter and put it on the pillow.

"This is?"

"I wrote the farewell letter last night."

After returning last night, he wrote the letter with the help of a weak candle, and put the brand new clothes and utensils brought by Ren Lan back to the original place without moving any of them.

The last time he said goodbye, he burned everything in the house.This time farewell, he will keep everything as it is.

No matter which farewell, he will always go the same way.

Once this path is taken, there is no turning back.

"It seems that I underestimated you," Lu Zhengqiu patted him on the shoulder, "Now that we have made a decision, let's go."

It is not difficult to find the place where the Yushan people store the medicine.

Although the territory of Lingquan Valley is vast, the living places are all concentrated near the Jianjian Peak. There are only a few hundred clansmen performing their duties, and they are divided into farming, weaving, forging and guarding teams. A few days ago, Ren Lan took them to The crossbowmen at the pier were seven of the guards.

When there is no abnormality, the guards will wear weapons and patrol the valley every morning and evening.

The location they patrolled was naturally a place of great importance in Lingquan Valley.

The two masters and apprentices pretended to wander around, but actually watched every move of the patrol. They found the rooms where grain, rice, weapons, and scrolls were stored. Finally, the patrol team lined up and walked along the cable bridge to the goddess statue in the center. went.

The statue of the Goddess stands on a lone peak, surrounded by a flat altar, and the situation on the altar can be seen at a glance, so there is really no need for special inspections.

But the warriors on patrol lingered on the altar for a long time. They couldn't see clearly from a distance. They could only see them wandering and stopping sometimes, as if they were looking down the cliff, and they left after a while.

Lu Dongqing wondered: "Could it be that there is a mystery hidden near the statue?"

Lu Zhengqiu said: "You can only know by seeing it with your own eyes."

Lu Dongqing frowned: "But from here to the altar, there are only four cable bridges to go. If you walk directly on the cable bridge, it will definitely attract attention."

"The rope bridge is not the only way to go."

With a smile on his face, Lu Zhengqiu pointed to the cliff under his feet.

Half an hour later, the two stood at the bottom of the valley panting.

The terrain here is really low, and even the air is a bit cooler than on the cliff.The five steep and dangerous peaks are like five great swords descending from the sky, pierced obliquely into the deep ground, with only a small part exposed.

There are streams flowing in the valley, and the surging water source of Lingquan is divided into many trickles at the bottom of the valley, like pouring in all directions.The stream is not deep, and the stones at the bottom of the water are dotted all over, dividing the water surface into many pieces, and the white waves are accompanied by the sound of gurgling water, jumping endlessly in the field of vision.

The two stepped on stones and crossed streams one after the other.

On the shoals divided by the stream, there are many plants and trees growing. Lu Dongqing can recognize some of them, and some of them have only been seen in pictures in the Pharmacopoeia. These rare and precious plants grow on the fertile soil of Lingquan. The branches, leaves and roots are all used as medicinal materials. After processing, drying, boiling, and refining, they can be turned into good medicines for saving lives and healing the wounded.

They are all treasures of the Yushan people.

Lu Dongqing was fascinated, until the master who was walking in front of him stopped suddenly, raised his hand and pointed at the cliff: "Look, Dongqing."

Behind the stone statue of Xuannv, there is a step down, like the tail of a spirit snake falling between the cliffs.

At the end of the tail is a small platform, which is buried deep in the shadows and cannot be seen clearly.

Lu Dongqing suddenly realized: "It turned out to be here. It is covered by cliffs and statues. It can avoid the sun in all seasons. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is indeed a good place to store medicinal herbs...but how do we go up?"

"It seems that we can only climb up."

"Climb up?" Lu Dongqing looked at the straight rock wall as sharp as a knife.

Lu Zhengqiu teased him: "If you talk about climbing walls, you are self-taught."

Lu Dongqing wondered: "When will I pass without a teacher?"

Lu Zhengqiu said again: "You have forgotten how you used to dig out of Di's yard and secretly play in the market."

Lu Dongqing was stunned for a moment, then said in a panic, "You...have you seen it?"

"I've seen it more than once. At that time, you climbed over the wall and moved faster than a monkey. No wonder Mrs. Di can't catch you."

"Okay," Lu Dongqing spread her hands, "It's been so long, I don't remember it anymore."

His tone was careless, I don't know if it was to cover up his guilt, or if he really forgot those memories.

Lu Zhengqiu was a little confused, he was surprised that he could remember so clearly.

It has been nine years, and the torrential waves of time should have diluted and washed away the edges and corners of the memory.

However, there is always such a bright stroke, which not only cannot be erased, but becomes more and more clear in the washing day after day.From that stroke, his world slowly became colored.

Looking at Holly's back, he suddenly felt a little dazed. Fear was like a quietly growing vine, which took root at his feet and slowly climbed to the tip of his heart.

Lu Dongqing was already standing on the edge of the cliff, and said to himself: "Since the master said yes, then I will definitely be able to climb up."

The young man raised his head, his black eyes looked at the top of the mountain, his mouth was drawn into a line, as if he was trying to estimate where he would land.

His concentrated appearance caused Lu Zhengqiu to be stunned for a moment.

Dongqing noticed the strange silence of the people around her, she immediately turned her head, and said with concern: "Master, are you feeling unwell? I forgot that you were very tired last night and didn't have a rest today. Why don't you wait for me here."

He shook his head: "Let me go with you, so I can take care of you."

In the next few hours, they were like two lizards, with their chests pressed against the cold rock wall, their arms groping around for gaps, and they climbed inch by inch.

Being a chivalrous man is not just about wielding swords and swords, but often doing such aggrieved things.

If these things can bring some hope to the people of Wutong Town, he is willing to do them.

In such a world, hope is something more rare and precious than the herbs in Lingquan Valley.For this reason, he would not hesitate to be accused of stealing.

The master and apprentice finally stood on the cliff.

There is a cave in the shade, sealed with two heavy stone doors, the appearance is extremely simple, with bumps and holes on the surface, only the hanging lock between the door knockers silently announces the mystery.

Lu Dongqing took out An Qiming's key and inserted it into the lock.

Curiously, the cylinder clicked open and slid aside before the key could be turned.

His heart trembled, and he hurriedly opened the door.

After the hustle and bustle has passed, what awaits him is not hope, but a mess.

The warehouse made of caves seemed to have been swept by a storm, and none of the furnishings in the room were still in their correct positions.

Lu Dongqing was horrified: "The medicine here...was stolen?"