Before walking very far in the direction of Cang Yue camp, Shang Jun found a strange rocky forest. It is neither in the Cang Yue territory nor in the East corner territory, it just straddles between the two countries. It is strange because it looks like a chaotic forest that is too ordinary to be ordinary. Under the baptism of the winter snow, the trees are somewhat withered, and it is a desolate scenery. The location of the piles of rocks outside is very particular. Those who put up this battle should not be underestimated.
Shang Jun didn't enter rashly, but walked around the periphery. He sighed inwardly, but he couldn't see what the formation was inside. Could it be that these dead trees and rocks on the periphery were just to cover up the more subtle formations inside? Is this the formation set up by You Xiao? Does he have the patience? Shang Jun pondered, and alertly found that there was a shadow not far behind him, staring coldly at his back.
Shang Jun's hand touched the soft sword on his waist and turned around slowly. After seeing the shadow clearly, his chilling air turned into a pleasant low voice, "Ice Soul?" Tame domineering, the horse in the world, and only it has such a momentum.
Shang Jun walked towards it, and Ice Soul finally recognized him. It still stood there proudly, but there was less vigilance and alienation in its eyes.
Shang Jun happily patted Ice Soul's back and said with a smile: "Ice Soul, long time no see." After so many years, it is still the same. And the habit of looking at people with the nose.
Ice Soul nodded lightly, snorted with his nose, and said hello. A pair of piercing eyes stared straight at the dense forest in front of him. Did it even sense the strange aura of this dense forest? Seeing that it was eager to try, Shang Jun hurriedly stopped in front of it and said in a deep voice, "It's very dangerous inside, you must not go in, you know?"
Ice Soul lightly stepped on the snow with his front hooves, looking disinterested, Shang Jun secretly had a headache, so he had to use his trump card, "Shu Qing is not in good health now, do you want her to worry?"
Shang Jun doesn't know whether Ice Soul can really understand human nature, but whenever he mentions Shu Qing, he can always make it compromise, just like now, Ice Soul turns around impatiently, chasing the wind, the direction is it The top of the beloved snow mountain.
Shang Jun breathed a sigh of relief, stood in front of the chaotic forest and thought for a moment, but finally did not step in.
"Fix it, early."
Early in the morning, when Qin Xiuzhi walked into the flower hall, he heard a gentle voice. After living in Misty Mountain Villa for a few days, he was already accustomed to the work and rest of the Shangjun. It seemed that he woke up early every morning and went to bed late at night.
"Morning." Qin Xiuzhi didn't see Shang Xiao's bright smile, and asked strangely, "Where is Xiaoxiao?"
"She is introspective in the cemetery, don't pay attention to her." Shang Jun handed Lang Yue's freshly prepared porridge to Qin Xiuzhi and said with a smile, "Let's eat, didn't you say you wanted to see the dangers of Long Canyon yesterday? I'll accompany you later. The scenery is beautiful there, but the bandits are rampant, so you must be more careful." Now the entire Long Canyon Feiying Village is the dominant family, and it does have arrogant capital. Fortunately, Leng Lie is a trustworthy person. It is good for him that Yingzhai dominates the Dragon Canyon.
He just mentioned it casually yesterday, but he actually remembered it? He still couldn't figure out what he thought about Shang Jun, Qin Xiuzhi said evasively: "No need, I've been bothering for so many days, I'm too sorry. You must be busy with a lot of things, I'll just go by myself, this time I'm back. , the family sent guards to accompany you, you don't have to worry about me."
Shang Jun didn't know what Qin Xiuzhi was thinking, he just thought he was embarrassed and said with a smile: "Xiu Zhi is polite, Shang Jun has regarded you as a friend, so don't mention those polite and false courtesy. I was going to go too. Dragon Canyon, go together, just right." The location of Long Canyon is right behind Xuanyuan Yi's garrison, I am afraid that You Xiao will do something, he also wants to inform Leng Lie to pay attention to Cang Yue's movements.
Qin Xiu was stunned. Facing Shang Jun's clear smile, he couldn't say what he evaded. He secretly complained and smiled naturally, and replied, "If that's the case, let's go together."
Shang Jun nodded and only had a few mouthfuls of porridge. At this time, Yang Zhong stood respectfully in front of the flower hall with a post in his hand, and said, "Master, there is a small general from outside the village who has sent me a post, claiming to be a garrison in the East."
EAST garrison? Is it Xuanyuan Yi's subordinate? Shang Jun frowned, stretched out his hand, took the invitation, glanced briefly, and frowned more and more tightly. Xuanyuan Yi asked him to help, although he didn't say how to help, he also guessed that it was for the strange rock formation. Xuanyuan Yi would think of asking him for help, is that what Shu Qing meant
Shang Jun's face changed slightly, Qin Xiuzhi guessed that this post of worship should be related to Shu Qing, it seems that only she can affect his mind.
Handing the invitation to Yang Zhong, Shang Jun replied indifferently: "Return the invitation, Misty Villa only deals with business, not politics, and ask them to hire someone else." If the situation is unclear, it is better to refuse first, if it is really Shu Qing's Meaning, she naturally has a way to let him know.
"Yes."
He refused? Qin Xiuzhi was a little confused, but Shang Jun's expression was relaxed and natural at this time, as if the greeting did not affect him at all. According to what he saw when he sent Shu Qing to the military camp, Shu Qing and Xuanyuan Yi had a very close relationship, and Shang Jun refused to help. Is that because of this? He is not like that.
Looking at the sky, Shang Jun put down the tableware and said with a smile, "Let's go."
The two walked out of the village, and a man in black clothes led a horse and waited there indifferently. There were four people and four horses behind them, equally cold and solemn. Seeing Qin Xiuzhi coming out, the man in Xuanyi walked up to him without looking sideways, and respectfully clasped his fists and saluted, "Master."
Shang Jun raised his eyebrows lightly, this person is tall and strong, looking at his physique, you can tell that he is a person who has practiced martial arts all the year round, and he has an awe-inspiring aura. Is he the bodyguard that Qin Xiuzhi brought from the sea? It turns out that there are such fierce men in the sea. Shang Jun knew that with such a person accompanying him, Qin Xiuzhi's status in the sea area was naturally either rich or expensive.
Qin Xiuzhi said to the black-clothed man, "Ximu, he is my good friend, the owner of Misty Villa, Lord Shang."
It turned out that his name was Ximu, and Shang Jun nodded and smiled at him admiringly.
Xi Mu glanced at Shang Jun, nodded slightly, and said hello, and then stood respectfully behind Qin Xiuzhi and stopped talking.
Qin Xiuzhi looked at Shang Jun a little embarrassedly and helplessly, with a "forgive" expression on his face. In fact, he is not familiar with Ximu. Ximu is the most powerful secret guard around the mother. This time he came to the East, he did not expect that the mother would give him the secret guards led by Ximu. This may be because the mother emperor transferred his apology and guilt towards his father to him, but he accepted it a little reluctantly. He just wanted to drift freely in the world, why should such a group of elites be with him
Shang Jun didn't care about Ximu's indifference, and smiled at Qin Xiuzhi comfortably: "Xiuzhi rides a carriage or rides a horse?"
The weather was fine today, and the sun was shining on the snow-white ground. Although it was all white, it had a different aura. Qin Xiuzhi replied, "Since I'm going on a picnic, I'm naturally riding a horse."
"Okay." Shang Jun took the two golden and brown horses that Yang Zhong brought over, handed the reins into Qin Xiuzhi's hands, turned over the horse lightly, whipped the whip lightly, and laughed, "Xiuzhi, hurry, let's race one. Procedure!"
After he finished speaking, the horse was already driving away with its hooves.
Qin Xiuzhi was infected with Shang Jun's good mood, and he mounted his horse neatly, chasing the white shadow galloping on the snow in front of him. On the snow-covered official road, two golden brown shadows chased after them, galloping in the cold wind. Qin Xiu's morning entanglement disappeared at this moment.
In front of the Dragon Canyon, Shang Jun faced the winding canyon like a jade belt and said with a smile: "The Dragon Canyon is in front."
No wonder it is called the Dragon Canyon. When viewed from the mouth of the valley, it looks like a winding dragon. Qin Xiuzhi sighed, "As expected, the terrain is dangerous and the peaks are stacked on top of each other."
Shang Jun took the lead in riding his horse and said with a smile: "When you are in it, you can feel its charm better, let's go!"
After entering the canyon, Qin Xiuzhi had to admit that what Shang Jun said was right. Due to the terrain, the outside of the Long Canyon is covered in snow and the wind is cold. Inside the canyon, there is no cold wind at all. The grass and trees in the canyon are still lush, and when you look up, you can only see a small piece of sky above your head, and the surrounding peaks block all sight.
Qin Xiuzhi sighed at the beauty of the scenery, but Ximu watched the surroundings vigilantly. The terrain here is complicated, and they are at the bottom of the canyon, so the location is very unfavorable. Xi Mu gave the four people behind him a wink, and immediately two of them flew up, standing three or four meters above the rock wall, observing the surrounding terrain. The other two guarded Qin Xiuzhi in the middle one after the other.
When Shang Jun saw it in his eyes, he sighed inwardly, such a cautious and thoughtful person.
Holding the horse, Lord Shang walked leisurely at the forefront. Qin Xiuzhi rode the horse with him and asked, "Mr. Shang is familiar with this place?"
Shang Jun chuckled lightly, and replied lightly, avoiding the seriousness: "Fortunately, between Dongyu and Cang Yue, it is inevitable to enter and leave here."
Going to the bottom of a dangerous peak, Shang Jun turned over and dismounted, pointed to the top of a dangerous peak and said: "The top is the emperor's industry, which is the most dangerous place in the Dragon Canyon, but the scenery is also the most beautiful, and it is the only place in the canyon where you can see the sunrise and sunset. place."
Although it is not easy for those who do not know martial arts to climb up, Qin Xiuzhi dismounted and replied cheerfully, "Then you must see it."
After speaking, he rolled up the hem of his clothes and started to climb up in earnest. Shang Jun looked at his staggering back and couldn't help chuckling. In order to encourage him to pursue business, Shu Qing once said that if you are very good at one thing and succeed in doing it, it is only a matter of course; Even more admirable.
The person in front of him is doing something admirable. For the first time, Shang Jun did not use light work, but accompanied Qin Xiuyi to climb up little by little. Ximu, who was standing at the foot of the peak, stared at the back of the person who was moving up a little bit on the rock wall. The corners of his lips that were originally tense also slightly curved.
However, it was a hundred feet high. Qin Xiuzhi climbed for almost half an hour, and finally reached the top of the peak. He immediately sat down on the rocky ground, gasping for breath. In the twelfth lunar month of winter, there was still a thin layer of sweat oozing out from his forehead. .
Qin Xiuzhi couldn't help sighing bitterly. He was also climbing up the mountain. He was in a state of embarrassment, but the people around him looked refreshed. His white shirt was even spotless. of unrestrained ease. Looking at such a businessman, Qin Xiuzhi felt that his heartbeat, which was already chaotic, was even more frantic at this time.
Seeing Qin Xiuzhi's strange expression, Shang Jun asked worriedly, "Xiuzhi, are you alright?"
The low-pitched voice made Qin Xiuzhi quickly look away, what is he doing? Shang Jun is a man, man! They are friends, and only friends! Qin Xiuzhi kept reminding himself in his heart, his mind slowly calmed down, and he smiled unnaturally: "I'm fine, I'm just a little tired."
After calming down a bit, Qin Xiuzhi realized that the scenery in front of him was shockingly beautiful. The tops of the dangerous peaks were almost equal to the peaks. At this height, every mountaintop could be clearly seen, as if he was stepping on the edge of the forest sea. With a slight lift of your feet, you can walk among the peaks. Qin Xiuzhi couldn't help sighing: "Sure enough, the infinite scenery is on the dangerous peak."
The location of the peak is not large and can only accommodate five or six people. Now there are only two people on the peak, he and Xiuzhi. Shang Jun felt that there was a change in the opposite peak forest, and someone should be lurking in it. Ximu, who was guarding at the bottom of the peak, also noticed the abnormality, and immediately flew up, protecting Qin Xiuzhi behind him, and staring at the opposite mountain on alert.
Shang Jun originally thought that he was from Feiying Village, but upon closer inspection, it didn't look like the person who came from Feiying Village was obviously much better in martial arts than those from Feiying Village. Could it be from You Xiao
Shang Jun took a step forward and stood on the edge of the peak. The low drink containing inner strength reverberated in the Dragon Canyon, clear and steady.
"Who is coming?"
Not only the person hiding in the dense forest on the opposite side was shocked by such a strong internal force, but even Xi Mu, who was standing behind Shang Jun, looked at him in amazement. So deep!
The opposite side was silent for a while, and suddenly no longer hiding, dozens of men in black walked out of the bushes and stood on the rocks, all holding long bows, pointing directly at the dangerous peak. The four people who were guarding at the bottom of the peak wanted to come up to protect Qin Xiuzhi, but they were blocked by the rain of arrows. The two brown horses brought out by Shang Jun neighed and ran away. All the other horses on the mountain road were shot. die.
Shang Jun lowered his head and looked down. Although the four of them were agile and tried their best to dodge, facing the condescending long arrow, they didn't know how long they could resist. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the middle-aged man standing in the middle opposite, with a long and narrow face, a thin body, and a pair of sinister eyes. After the middle-aged man and Shang Jun looked at each other for a moment, they stared at Qin Xiuzhi and said, "Hand over the things."
The cold, high-pitched voice sounded as disgusting as a snake wrapped around its neck. Shang Jun frowned, they were well prepared and had been in ambush for a long time. It is understandable to choose to ambush him here, but why did they know that Qin Xiuzhi would come to the Dragon Canyon today? What are these people looking for? They need so many people to surround a Qin Xiuzhi who does not know martial arts
Want something again? What are they looking for? Qin Xiuzhi really didn't know. After his father died, people kept chasing him; after returning from the sea, people kept looking for him for things! He has nothing at all! Qin Xiuzhi said apologetically to Shang Jun's tall and straight back: "Shang Jun, they should be coming at me, and they will hurt you again."
Shang Jun turned around and smiled nonchalantly: "What did Xiuzhi say, I haven't moved my muscles for a long time, and I just moved today."
Shang Jun smiled freely, but Qin Xiuzhi's expression changed, he stepped forward and pulled him behind him, his always gentle face was full of seriousness, "Although I don't know what they want from me, at least I can be sure, They won't kill me until they find something, you don't have to worry about me. They are all skilled in martial arts, you must be careful." He knew that Shang Jun's martial arts are very good. It's dead, but today is different. The Shangjun knows the terrain of the villa like the back of the hand, but there is no cover here. Dozens of longbows are facing them.
Shang Jun looked at Qin Xiuzhi who was nervously protecting him behind him in a trance. What was he doing? Don't you know it's dangerous to turn your back to the arrows like this? Qin Xiuzhi's hand hurt a little. He never thought that one day he would need someone who doesn't know martial arts to protect him. It's always he who protects others. It's ridiculous, isn't it? Shang Jun's heartbeat is unsteady for no reason, what kind of feeling is this
Seeing that he didn't speak, Qin Xiuzhi shook Shang Jun lightly, and said anxiously, "Promise me, don't fight them head-on, okay?"
Shang Jun lowered his eyebrows and stopped looking at Qin Xiuzhi's Shen Ruo Shenhai eyes, he was afraid that he would sink in. Shang Jun calmed down a little and looked at the well-trained enemy on the opposite side. Qin Xiuzhi was right, there was nothing to gain by confronting them head-on. Dozens of bows and arrows were aimed at the dangerous peaks, even if they did not want to kill Xiuzhi, the random arrows Next, he and Xi Muke can protect him who is not skilled in martial arts? what can we do about it? Looking around the peaks, the corner of Shang Jun's mouth suddenly raised a flying smile, and asked softly: "Xiuzhi, do you know why this place is called the Emperor's Industry?"
"I don't know." Qin Xiuzhi was puzzled, why he said this at this time with such a pleasant expression.
Shang Jun suddenly leaned forward, almost sticking to Qin Xiuzhi, the very low voice only he could hear, "That's right, I will let them prove it to you. You will stand here later, don't walk around. ."
Qin Xiuzhi could clearly feel that Shang Jun's lips were right next to his ear. The warm breath, if there was a faint fragrance, made Qin Xiuzhi feel like he was under a spell. He held Shang Jun's hand because of Tension and unconsciously grasp.
"Xiu Zhi?" Shang Jun was in pain, what happened to him
Qin Xiuzhi regained his senses, let go of his hand in a panic, and replied, "Okay."
Shang Jun's figure flashed, and he ran to the edge of the cliff at a very fast speed, and said loudly: "The enemy is outnumbered and our strength is disparate, so I will not go into the muddy water and take a step first. Ximu, I will leave it to you to repair it. "After speaking, he jumped up without looking back. With his superb light work, Shang Jun easily jumped more than a few feet.
No one thought that he would suddenly run away, Xi Mu glared at that elegant back, a greedy man who feared death! The star-shaped poison dart hidden between his sleeves has been buckled at his fingertips. Xiu Zhi recognized it as Ximu's unique hidden weapon, so he quickly suppressed his hand and said urgently: "Ximu stop and focus on fighting the enemy."
The man in black on the opposite side was taken aback for a moment, and then he immediately released his arrow. Xi Mu had to put away his hidden weapon and waved his machete to block the powerful arrow. After Shang Jun jumped out, he directly climbed over the mountains beside the dangerous peak, and his figure immediately disappeared in front of everyone.
The middle-aged man raised his hand and motioned to stop shooting arrows. The man in white had such a high level of martial arts. It would be fine if he left. Even if he was going to move and rescue soldiers, he would not be afraid. Long Canyon is more than a hundred miles away from Linfeng Pass. Captured people. The high-pitched voice sounded triumphantly again, "Give you one last chance, don't blame me for being rude if you don't hand over your things."
Facing the insidious eyes on the opposite side, Qin Xiuzhi was really puzzled and asked, "What exactly do you want?"
"Don't pretend to be stupid, where is the profound stone?" With so many people dispatched this time, if he still can't find the profound stone, he will die when he goes back!
What is Profound Stone? Qin Xiuzhi was certain that he had never had any profound stones, so he replied frankly, "I don't have what you want."
Don't eat or drink for a toast, and wait for him to be punished, don't be afraid that he won't say anything! The middle-aged man really stopped talking nonsense, and gave an order mercilessly: "Release the arrow!"
The long-awaited longbow is full of bows, and their goal is to attack Mu.
"Attack!" Qin Xiuzhi whispered.
The arrows with long feathers were powerful, and they flew to Ximu in an instant. Ximu slashed sharply with a machete, and the arrows were all over the ground, but the top of the dangerous peak was not big, and dozens of arrows shot at the same time. Even if he went to attack Mu, Qin Xiuzhi still couldn't escape the rain of arrows. While standing in front of Qin Xiu, Xi Mu said, "Master, I'll carry you down."