The stone sculptures of Zhuri Dharma King and the Four Hutuktu were erected in front of Zhuri Temple. Qining knew the status of these people in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom.
When the cavalry arrived at the square, they dismounted one after another and knelt on the ground, not daring to take another step forward. The cavalry leader ordered Ximen Wuhen and the others to get down from Mabei Mountain, and then took off the sabers on their bodies. , walked onto the square and went to the Temple of the Sun.
Qi Ning knew that the leader was going to make a report, and seeing that he didn't even dare to bring weapons with him, he was naturally in awe of the Sun-Chasing Temple.
After crossing the square, one had to climb the stone steps to reach the main entrance of the temple. The main entrance of the temple was open. Qining saw from a distance that there were four guards in golden armor guarding the main entrance. He thought that the guards of the temple were indeed Unlike ordinary soldiers, he looks majestic.
After a while, Qining suddenly heard a burst of music. He was surprised when he saw two rows of lamas walking out of the main hall. These lamas were all wearing yellow clothes, but they were holding musical instruments like suonas in their hands. , but it has many advantages over the ordinary suona. The two teams of lamas came out neatly and orderly one after another, and went directly to the outside of the main hall. The music was not very beautiful, but the music played had a sacred feeling.
Immediately, several more people came out of the main hall. The first one came out wearing golden monk robes and a banxia on his head. He was slender and followed behind him were more than a dozen lamas in yellow clothes, with different shades of color.
At this time, he saw the cavalry leader who had entered the palace rushing towards this side like flying. Before he got close, he was already waving his arms. Qining couldn't understand what he meant, but the cavalrymen who had been kneeling on one knee reacted. Coming over, several people rushed forward and hurriedly untied the ropes for Qi Ning and the others, but they all knelt down respectfully.
Qi Ning was greatly surprised, but Ximen Wuhen moved his arms and walked towards Zhuri Temple without any nonsense.
Hongmendao and Qining looked at each other, and both sides saw surprise in each other's eyes. The big lama in yellow over there led the lamas down the steps, and it seemed that he was coming to greet Ximen Wuhen.
When both parties reached the center of the square, they both stopped. The great lama in yellow clasped his hands and bowed deeply to Ximen Wuhen. Qi Ning was even more surprised when he saw this, and Ximen Wuhen also bowed with his hands together.
Qining frowned, but suddenly he saw a lama looking at him next to the big lama in yellow. He took a closer look and was shocked. The lama was none other than Gongzashi.
The last time Qining saw Gongzhaxi was in Xiangyang. He attended the Qingmu Conference of the Beggar Clan in Gulongzhong, Xiangyang. At that time, Beitang Feng also fled to Xiangyang. Gongzhaxi and his group chased them all the way to Xiangyang. Since then, they have There was no news about Gongzashi, but it turned out that he had already returned to Guxiang.
"Lao Wu, this is shouting Tuktu!" Ximen Wuhen didn't look back.
Hongmendao knew what Ximen Wuhen meant and immediately bowed his hands to the great lama in yellow.
Qining thought that this person was the Great Hutuktu Asidala. He knew that this person had an extremely noble status in the Ancient Xiang Kingdom. Ximen Wuhen had also said before that every word this person said was remembered by the ancient Xiang Kingdom. The Elephant Man regarded it as the decree of Dharma King Zhuri, and this person even had the power to depose the king of the Ancient Elephant Kingdom. This shows that in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom, besides Dharma King Zhuri, this person had the most noble status.
But such a noble person actually came to greet Ximen Wuhen in person. Could it be that this person had already guessed that the person coming was the Divine Marquis of the Great Chu Divine Marquis Mansion? But even so, there is no need for the temple's great Hutuktu to be so respectful to the gods of Chu.
But one thing Qi Ning was already sure of was that Hutuktu and Ximen Wuhen must have known each other for a long time.
Ximen Wuhen and Asidala said a few words to each other in ancient elephant language, and then raised their hands to invite Ximen Wuhen to enter the temple. Ximen Wuhen shook his head, and then looked up at the snowy mountains behind the temple.
At this time, we are close to the foot of the mountain, and we can feel the majesty of the Snowy Mountains even more. It is still in the afternoon, the sun shines on the Snowy Mountains, and they are covered in silver.
No matter how burly a warrior is, he looks like an ant standing in front of the Sun-Chasing Temple. However, the magnificent Sun-Zhui Temple is not worth mentioning under the snow-capped mountains.
Shouted Tuktu Asidala understood what Ximen Wuhen meant, glanced at Qining, his eyes looked extremely deep, and then turned to look at Gongzashi beside him, as if to confirm something, Gongzashi But he nodded slightly, a smile immediately appeared on Asidala's face, and he saluted Ximen Wuhen again.
Qining felt terrified when he saw this Asidala, but he instantly understood the key to it.
Asidala showed great respect to Ximen Wuhen. Of course, it was not because of the Shenhou Mansion. After all, Asidala’s status in the Ancient Xiang Kingdom was one person below ten thousand people. In comparison, His status was only higher than that of Ximen Wuhen. It was a great honor to photograph other Hutuktu coming out to greet them, so there was really no need for him to go out personally.
Since he came out, of course he values other things.
Of course Qi Ning now understands that Asidala was able to come out to greet him only because Ximen Wuhen brought him here, and Asidala confirmed to Gongzhaxi, which also showed what he was in Asidala's eyes. It doesn't matter, what matters is that he is the one who stole the Youhan Pearl.
Asidala's salute to Ximen Wuhen was naturally because of the Youhan Pearl.
He knew that the Youhan Pearl seemed to be very important to Zhuri Dharma King, but Qining did not know why Dharma King Zhuri wanted the Youhan Pearl.
Now that he has a new understanding of the situation of the Zhushu Temple, he knows that the Dharma King Zhushu is not in this temple. The owner of this temple is actually the Great Hutuktu Asidala, so is it possible to get it? It’s not actually Dharma King Zhuri who is looking for Youhanzhu, but this person who calls Tuktu
What's the use of calling Tuktu for the Youhan Pearl
The biggest function of the Youhan Pearl is either to cure diseases or detoxify. Apart from that, Qining can't figure out why they want to get the Youhan Pearl. If it's about detoxification, look at this big Hutuktu. It looked like he was poisoned, and if he had been poisoned, it is estimated that Asidala would not have been able to survive until now. In this case, we can only guess that Asidala wanted the Youhan Bead to cure his illness, but The big Hutuktu in front of him had a ruddy complexion, and he didn't seem to be suffering from any illness.
He felt strange, wondering if someone else was sick
However, the Youhan Pearl has been integrated into his blood. Even if he brings himself here, how can he heal the patient
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Ximen Wuhen already saying to Hongmen: "Lao Wu, you stay here at the temple, I'm going to the snow mountain." He looked at Qining and said, "You follow me to see the Dharma King."
Qining looked up at the snow-capped mountains and frowned: "The Dharma King is on the mountain?" He thought that it was already freezing at the foot of the Snowy Mountains. If he went up the mountain, it would be even colder. If the Dharma King Zhuri stayed on the Snowy Mountains, wouldn't it be possible? Is it to practice in seclusion
If he practiced in seclusion, he probably wouldn't be able to meet Ximen Wuhen.
Hong Mendao said in a low voice: "Honor, I would like to go up the mountain with you, so that you can take care of me."
"I have been to the Snow Mountain before." Ximen Wuhen finally said: "I am very familiar with the roads on the mountain. Just stay here."
Asidala whispered a few words to Gongzashi beside him, and Gongzashi turned around to give instructions to the lama behind him. The lama returned to the temple, and not long after, he came out with two people, each carrying two large cloaks. The other person was carrying two packages. Asidala smiled and said a few words to Ximen Wuhen. Ximen Wuhen bowed deeply, and the two people came forward and handed the cloak to them first.
Qin Ning knew that this was something he prepared for going up the mountain. It was too cold on the mountain, so he prepared a big cloak to keep out the cold. At this time, he had no choice but to go up the mountain. He took a big cloak and wrapped it around his body. It was really warm and tight. Another lama handed over the package. The package was not big. Qining took it and opened it. In addition to a bag of water, there was also some dry food inside. Naturally, it was for going up the mountain.
Qining carried the package, and Ximen Wuhen also put on his coat and carried the package. Then he saluted Asidala. Asidala ordered some horses to be brought over, and gave Gongzhaxi a few instructions. Gonzashi showed great respect to Asidala, obeyed his orders, and went over to get on a horse. Two other lamas also got on a horse each, leaving just two horses.
Ximen Wuhen got on his horse and then looked at Qining. Qining knew that Gongzhaxi and others were supposed to be guides, but none of the three lamas were wearing big cloaks or preparing food. They didn't seem to be going up the mountain.
He walked over and got on the horse. Gongzashi shook the horse's reins, and the horses started to move immediately.
The five people bypassed the Zhuri Temple and headed south. Although the Zhuri Temple was at the foot of the mountain, it was still more than ten miles away from the Snowy Mountains. The horses were galloping, and it didn't take too long to reach the real place. At the foot of the mountain, I saw a winding road leading to the Snow Mountain.
Under the snow-capped mountains, Qining was greatly surprised to see the steep peaks and sparse vegetation on the blue-black rocks.
There was only a steep and winding road from the foot of the mountain to the mountain. Ximen Wuhen got off his horse and said to Qining: "You can't ride horses on the mountain. You and I can climb the mountain on foot."
Qining also dismounted, and several lamas dismounted and saluted Ximen Wuhen. Gongzhaxi glanced at Qining, with a strange smile on his lips, as if he saw his prey entering a trap.
Qi Ning sneered inwardly. Ximen Wuhen didn't waste any time and followed the winding path up the mountain. Qi Ning hesitated but followed.
After Gongzhaxi and others saw Ximen Wuhen and Qining going up the mountain, they waited for a while before riding away.
The path on this mountain was smooth at first, but after walking for more than an hour, it became more curved, with cliffs on one side, both sloping and steep.
In just a few moments, we were already above the snow line, but there was no green in sight anymore, and everything in our eyes was silvery white.
After walking for more than an hour, the mountain road suddenly opened up, and we walked onto a large natural platform. This platform was as if someone had cut off a section of the mountain peak, forming a natural open area.
When I reached this platform, I looked back and saw that the bottom of the mountain was already vast. At this time, I felt a sudden cold wind. Even though I was wrapped in a big cloak, it still sent chills to my bones.
After walking forward for a while, they reached the end of the platform and found another snow peak in the distance. But connecting the platform and the snow peak was a narrow stone path in the air. Below the stone path was an empty and deep snow valley. Qining walked When I got to the edge of the stone path, I lowered my head and looked down. I felt that the vast mist beneath my feet was really a sea of silver, with flying ice and snow, and gusts of cold wind.