Si Ruilin, the owner of the Si family, immediately thought of sending someone to look for it after hearing the news that there was an artifact in the Chiyan Desert. However, he was stopped by his own son.
"Huang'er, what are you doing?" Si Ruilin was a little puzzled when stopped by Si Huang, "Don't you know that this matter is urgent? Many elite disciples of the Song family have already gone to the Chiyan Desert. Also, this time, Song Huili personally led the team, which shows the authenticity of the news."
"Father, don't worry, I have never doubted the authenticity of this news." Si Huang said calmly, "But that doesn't mean we have to get in on it."
"What do you mean?" Si Ruilin looked at Si Huang and said, "Should we just let such a good opportunity pass?"
Si Ruilin is very satisfied with his son. Even, he never denied that this son was more mature than him in handling things. Now many things in the family have been handed over to this son to handle. In some major events, he will often follow his son's advice.
"This matter is definitely not as simple as it looks on the surface." After shaking his head, Si Huang said with a chuckle, "Father, you only saw that the elites of the Song family almost came out. Didn't you notice the movements of the other three families?"
After hearing Si Huang's words, Si Ruilin's eyes widened and he was shocked, and he couldn't help thinking of the movements of the other three families.
"None of them made any movement." Si Ruilin exclaimed.
"That's right, the other three major families didn't make any movement." Si Huang nodded and said with a smile, "Father, are the other three major families all fools? It's been so long since the exchange meeting ended. , the patriarchs of the other three major families must have returned to their own family, and none of them have made any movement, do you think this is an accident?"
"It seems that we are not suitable to be involved in this matter." After thinking for a while, Si Ruilin made such a decision, "It seems tempting, but I am afraid that the danger is not small. We still It's better to stay put."
"No, father, what we have to do is not to stand still." Si Huang smiled mysteriously, "In this situation, for us, it is a golden opportunity!"
"Huang'er, what do you mean—"
"Father, have you forgotten?" A complacent smile appeared on Si Huang's face, "Isn't our goal to become one of the four major families? Now is the best chance, Song family. If we come out of the nest, we will take the opportunity to suppress the Song family, and we will have a great chance to take that seat."
"You're right." Si Ruilin nodded, but there was still a trace of worry on his face, "But Song Huili took someone to the Chiyan Desert. If he brought back the artifact, the Song family would not We will be defeated. When the time comes, he will not let us go."
"Why should we worry so much now?" Si Huang said with a smile, "The artifact is not Chinese cabbage, how can it be so easy to obtain? Moreover, now that the Song family is going to be suppressed, do you think it is only our family? When facing so many opponents, do you think Song Huili is really busy?"
After hearing Si Huang's analysis, Si Ruilin calmed down a lot. He looked at Si Huang and couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, I'm really not as far-sighted as you! With your ability, the Si family will be here in the future. In your hands, it will surely flourish."
He is very proud of this son. It is because of this son that their Si family has been able to keep climbing.
After hearing Si Ruilin's praise, Si Huang smiled and said nothing more. In fact, in his heart, he also felt that Song Huili was really in a hurry this time to make such a decision. However, it's no wonder, probably because of what happened at the exchange meeting, Song Huili has lost his mind!
However, no matter what, this is a good opportunity for the Si family, and he must firmly grasp it.
Soon, Si Ruilin ordered to go on, and began to suppress the Song family with all his strength.
At this time, Song Huili, who was far away in the Chiyan Desert, did not know that the Song family had been suppressed by all parties at this time. Even if the time comes, he can really get the artifact, and after returning, I am afraid there is no way to turn the tide.
In the Chiyan Desert, Murong Qingyan and Huangfu Jue followed Beiying Chenfeng's team and had been walking together in the Chiyan Desert for almost half a month. During this time, they encountered several sandstorms. However, because of the protection of Huangfu Jue's profound energy hood, none of them died because of it.
It is also because of this reason that everyone's attitude towards Murong Qingyan and Huangfu Jue has also undergone earth-shaking changes. Although it is not a life-threatening friendship, it is still a friend.
During this period of time, every time a sandstorm appeared, Murong Qingyan tried her best to sense the location of the ghost fire. Now that half a month has passed, although the exact location of the ghost fire has not yet been found, she can feel that she is getting closer and closer to her destination.
On this day, everyone was very tired from walking, and they happened to come to a small river, so everyone stopped to rest.
Speaking of which, there are not a few people who come to this Scarlet Flame Desert to find artifacts, but along the way, they did not meet anyone else. I don't know if it's because the Chiyan Desert is too big, or because of other reasons, anyway, I just haven't met other people.
However, this might be a good thing too! At least they don't have to conflict with other people.
But I don't know if it's because the fate is too deep, or the enemy's road is narrow. When they were resting by the river, they met a group of people, and they were still acquaintances.
"It turns out that the people of the Song family have also come to this Scarlet Flame Desert!" Seeing the embarrassed group in front of him, Murong smiled and said, "It seems that they are also here for this so-called divine weapon. "
That's right, what Murong Qingyan and others met was Song Huili and his party. However, unlike the majestic Song family head that I saw at the exchange meeting before, Song Huili's face was full of vicissitudes at this time, and the whole person looked at least ten years older than before.
Although Murong Qingyan didn't know what happened to Song Huili and his party in the Scarlet Flame Desert, he could predict that they must have had a very bad life these days.
Unlike Murong Qingyan, who was calm and calm, Song Huili's eyes were full of vigilance when he saw Murong Qingyan. He did not expect that he would meet Murong Yanyan in this place. However, as soon as he saw Murong's face, he couldn't help but think of what happened at the exchange meeting. If it weren't for Murong's beauty, their Song family would not have become what they are now.
"Murong Qingyan, why are you here?" Song Huili looked at Murong Qingyan with hatred in his eyes.
He didn't know what was the reason for Murong Qingyan appearing in this place. However, he was worried whether Murong Qingyan already knew about the artifact, and whether people from other families already knew about it.
If this is the case, then the situation will be very unfavorable for him. It has been so long since they entered the Scarlet Flame Desert, and they have not found any trace of the artifact, and now there are so many competitors.
"Hehe, Patriarch Song, what you're asking is ridiculous." After hearing Song Huili's question, Murong sneered, "This Chiyan Desert is not your Song Family's private property, why do you come here, I will Why don't you come? Also, I haven't asked why you are here?"
Seeing Song Huili's self-righteous look, she felt amused. However, looking at the past, many elites of the Song family seem to be here! In this way, the Song family should have been an empty city.
Thinking of this, the corners of Murong's face could not help but evoke an interesting smile. I don't know if my grandfather has started to suppress the Song family now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
"Why did I appear here, and what does it have to do with you?" Song Huili said with flickering eyes, "Hmph, she's just a yellow-haired girl who has the courage to break into this red flame desert, so she doesn't worry that she will bury her life here. ?"
He didn't know how much Murong Qingyan knew. However, he would never reveal a word of his tone. He can't take any risks.
"Patriarch Song, I will return the same to you." Murong smiled and covered her mouth, "However, I have a lot more than you, so I can tell you that my purpose here is the same as yours. of."
It can be seen that Song Huili does not want to reveal too much information. However, he shouldn't be really stupid, such a thing can be hidden!
After hearing Murong Qingyan's words, Song Huili's face suddenly became ugly, he snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, Murong Qingyan, you think that with your strength, this can be compared to our Song family so much. Is it someone? I tell you, don’t be fooling around here.”
He absolutely couldn't let Murong show his face and take away that divine weapon. If they didn't get the divine weapon this time, the Song family would really be defeated. He couldn't afford to fail.
"This has nothing to do with the Song family." Murong said lightly, "You should take good care of your Song family!"
It can be seen that these people in the Song family do not seem to be living very well these days. Although these are the elites of the Song family, none of them are still full of vigor. It seems that everyone seems dead, and they don't know what they have experienced these days.
Seeing the appearance of Murong's face, Song Huili was full of anger, he didn't even rest, he flicked his sleeves, and left with everyone from the Song family.
The appearance of Murong Qingyan sounded a wake-up call to Song Huili, that is, the news that there is an artifact in the Chiyan Desert, I am afraid that it will spread soon, and more and more people will come here. Looking for artifacts. If they don't take away the artifact before other people can react, then they really don't have any chance.
So, he decided that he didn't need to take any more rest, and now they must continue to search for the artifact immediately.
Originally found a small river, the disciples of the Song family thought they could rest here. Since these days, they have been on the road almost all the time, and they have encountered more and more dangers on the road. However, they hardly had any rest.
Although they are all cultivators, but they are not iron-clad, they will all be tired. However, the owner of the house doesn't seem to see their exhaustion at all, and just keeps blaming them every day.
This time, I thought I could stop and take a break and drink some water. However, with such an order from the owner of the house, they had to continue their journey again. Many people have resentment in their hearts, but they dare not speak out.
Seeing the Song family leave, Murong's face did not change.
"Mrs Huangfu, those are your enemies, right?"
Just now, when Murong Qingyan and Huangfu Jue were facing Song Huili and others, Beiying Chenfeng did not approach. Although they have gone through a lot together during this time. But he also knew that they hadn't reached the point of friendship. In the situation just now, he felt that he should not have stepped forward.
"Yeah." Murong nodded and nodded, "It should be considered an enemy! At least in their eyes, I am indeed their enemy."
As for her eyes, these people from the Song family are not qualified to be her enemies.
After Beiyingchenfeng nodded, he said, "Mrs. Huangfu, you can rest assured. At that time, if you really find the artifact, I will definitely be on your side."
After hearing Beiying Chenfeng's words, Murong Qingyan was stunned for a moment, when she looked at the other side, there was a hint of incredulity in her eyes, "Master Beiying, do you know what you are talking about? You came in this time. Isn't it also for the divine weapon?"
She really didn't understand what Bei Ying Chen Feng was trying to convey. He said that he would stand by their side, did he forget that although they are still walking together now, are they also opponents if they really say it
"Of course I know what I'm talking about." Bei Yingchenfeng smiled heartily, "Yes, the purpose of my entry this time is indeed to get the divine weapon. But it also depends on luck, I don't have any ambition to get it. Determination. Moreover, you have helped us a lot during this period of time. If it weren't for you, maybe I would have lost a lot of people! So, if I really find the artifact, I will not compete with you. "
He didn't just say these words casually, he only said such words after careful consideration. And, as long as he says it, he will definitely do it.
Murong looked at Beiying Chenfeng, and in Beiying Chengfeng's eyes, she saw that it was sincere.
She turned her head and looked at Huangfu Jue beside her. After seeing Huangfu Jue nod her head lightly, she knew that what Beiying Chenfeng said was the truth. It's not that she doesn't believe her feelings, she just thinks that Huangfu Jue should be able to see more clearly.
Seeing Beiying Chenfeng like this, Murong pondered for a while, and said, "Master Beiying, let me ask you, who did you hear that there are artifacts in the Scarlet Flame Desert?"
Since Beiying Chenfeng treats them with such sincerity, she feels that perhaps she should also give some sincerity.
"Actually, no one told me specifically, it's just that I heard the news from a lot of mouths." Although he didn't know why Murong Qingyan suddenly asked such a question, he still answered honestly, "Actually, everyone I don’t know how the news came out, but everyone knew it later.”
In fact, this news appeared inexplicable, but everyone came to this Scarlet Flame Desert to find artifacts, so he came too. However, he has never really considered the authenticity of this news.
Murong Qingyan nodded, then raised his head again, looked at Beiying Chenfeng, and said seriously, "Master Beiying, if I tell you now, in fact, there are no so-called divine weapons in this Scarlet Flame Desert. Believe it?"
"What?" After hearing Murong's words, Bei Ying Chen Feng exclaimed, he couldn't believe his ears.
He had been in for so long and had encountered so many dangers. But now someone told him that in fact, there is no so-called divine weapon in the Scarlet Flame Desert. This kind of news really gave him a severe blow.
In fact, not only Bei Ying Chen Feng, but the subordinates behind him also looked in disbelief. Although the distance is relatively far, those who can follow Beiying Chenfeng into the Scarlet Flame Desert will not have a low cultivation base. Moreover, when Murong Qingyan was talking to Beiying Chenfeng, she never thought about avoiding other people. Therefore, they also heard what Murong Qingyan said just now.
"That's right, there is no such thing as an artifact in the Scarlet Flame Desert." Murong Qingyan didn't go on beating around the bush, "Although I don't know how the news came out, it's really fake news."
"Mrs. Huangfu, since you know this news is fake, why do you still want to come in this Scarlet Flame Desert?" Bei Yingchenfeng asked inexplicably, "This place is full of dangers."
He didn't suspect that Murong Qingyan was lying, he was just curious. If it is clear that there is no divine weapon in this Scarlet Flame Desert, who would come in this ghost place!
Murong smiled and said, "Although there are no artifacts here, there is something I have always wanted to find, and only when I find such a thing can I save someone who is very important to me. people."
"Mrs. Huangfu, why are you telling me about this at this time?" Bei Yingchenfeng looked at Murong and said, "You shouldn't suddenly tell me this for no reason."
"Young Master Beiying, I will tell you this because of the fact that everyone has known each other and is considered a friend." Murong smiled and said, "Since you already know that there is nothing here at all. The so-called artifact, take your people out of this red flame desert! If you go further, you will only encounter more dangers. We can protect you once or twice, but it is impossible to protect you like this all the time."
If it wasn't for the fact that Bei Yingchen was someone he could befriend, he wouldn't have said these words. If Bei Ying Chen Feng is really smart, then he should listen to her words and leave this Scarlet Flame Desert as soon as possible.
After listening to Murong Qingyan's words, Beiying Chenfeng fell into deep thought. After a long time, he nodded, and then moved towards Murong Qingyan and clasped his fists, and said gratefully, "Mrs Huangfu, I really thank you. Your reminder, I will take my people out of this Scarlet Flame Desert after a while."
Since they already know that there are no so-called artifacts in this place, it doesn't make any sense for them to stay, so they might as well just leave.
Seeing that Beiying Chenfeng made a decision so easily, Murong Qingyan really didn't know what to say for a while, "Young Master Beiying, don't you worry, what I just said is all Are you lying to you?"
Although what she said was true, but Beiying Chenfeng believed her so simply, wasn't it too playful
"Hahaha, Mrs. Huangfu, since we are already friends, I will naturally not doubt what you said." Bei Yingchenfeng said with a hearty smile, "There should be mutual trust between friends. , even if you really lied to me, I just lost an opportunity. Even if you really stay, this artifact will not necessarily become mine."
Seeing Beiyingchenfeng with such an open heart, Murong Qingyan really didn't know what to say, she took out a few medicine bottles from her arms and handed them to Beiyingchenfeng, "There is healing here. Pills, there are also pills that can drive away demon beasts. With these medicines, it will be easier to leave the Scarlet Flame Desert."
Beiying Chenfeng didn't hesitate about Murong Qingyan's gift, he quickly accepted it, and then opened his mouth to express his thanks, "Young Master Huangfu, Madam Huangfu, I really thank you for your care these days. Yes. There are also these medicinal herbs, thank you too. If you are free, come to the Beiying family in the ancient city to find me, and I will definitely entertain you when the time comes."
"Definitely." Murong nodded in agreement.
Bei Ying Chen Feng didn't hesitate, he took his subordinates and left, and then walked towards the exit of the Chiyan Desert.
Looking at Bei Ying Chen Feng's back, Murong smiled without realizing it, she had never met such a person before. However, it should be a good thing to be able to become friends with such people!
Seeing that Murong Qingyan kept looking at the direction Beiying Chenfeng was leaving, Huangfu Jue felt that she couldn't bear it anymore. He stretched out his hand directly, held up Murong's face, and turned towards him, "Yan'er, what's so beautiful about that Beiying Chenfeng, if you like to watch it, just look at me!"
It is rare to see Huangfu Jue's childish appearance, Murong Qingyan couldn't help but chuckle, "Je, you know, I don't have any other superfluous feelings for this Beiying Chenfeng. It's just, I think , such a person, maybe really can still be friends!"
Although he didn't want Murong Qingyan to have too much involvement with this Beiying Chenfeng, Huangfu Jue wouldn't insist on Murong Qingyan or anything, he changed the subject, "Stop talking about this, Yan'er, next, we will In which direction are you going?"
Murong Qingyan could clearly understand Huangfu Jue's thoughts at a glance, but she didn't plan to fight against Huangfu Jue either, she pointed in a direction ahead and said, "Just keep going in this direction! It can be felt that the ghost fire is getting closer and closer to us."
Probably because she was very close to the ghost fire, so even if there was no sandstorm, she could still feel the breath of the ghost fire. However, for some unknown reason, she could always feel that the aura of the ghost fire was vague. Sometimes, she will feel very clear. However, sometimes, it seems that nothing can be sensed.
"Then let's continue in this direction!" Huangfu Jue said.
"Yeah." Murong nodded.
Soon, the two of them held hands and continued to walk forward together.
Walking with a large group of people before, now they are walking alone, it seems that it is not so lively. However, Huangfu Jue obviously prefers this look. Although there was still no smile on his face, the softened expression and the joy in his eyes were enough to show that he was in a good mood at the moment.
The two kept walking forward without encountering any danger along the way. In the evening, the two did not continue their journey, but stopped in place to rest.
At this moment, Murong Qingyan was leaning on Huangfu Jue's shoulder, and a fire was lit in front of them. Although the Red Flame Desert at night looked a bit infiltrating, it did not affect the warm atmosphere between the two at all.
"Je, speaking of which, we haven't been so quiet for a long time, the two of us have been together." Murong said with a light smile, "Actually, it's not bad for the two of us to go together!"
"Well," after hearing Murong Qingyan's words, Huangfu Jue stretched out his hand, scratched Murong Qingyan's little nose, and said, "Take it as your decision to go with Beiying Chenfeng and the others."
"Actually, I just want to know some information from their mouths." Murong stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "In the future, I will always go to the ancient city, that's why I think We need to inquire about the news from Beiyingchenfeng. Moreover, Beiyingchenfeng also told us the news in the Chiyan Desert!"
"The news of the Chiyan Desert, Beiying Chenfeng is just hearsay." Huangfu Jue said coldly, "Just for such a news that I don't know if it's true or not, I rashly brought people in, really. It's utterly stupid."
Anyway, Huangfu Jue couldn't like Beiying Chenfeng any more.
"Actually, it's not just Beiying Chenfeng. After hearing this fake news, many people hurriedly entered the Chiyan Desert!" Murong said with a light smile, "You know, artifacts give people The temptation is too great. Even if you don’t know if it’s true or not, everyone still wants to try their luck!”
"Stupid." Huangfu Jue said in a cold voice, "I don't know whether it was the idiot who spread such news first, and let so many people come to the Chiyan Desert one after another to seek death."
It is conceivable that during this period of time, many people have left their lives here when they came to the Chiyan Desert to find artifacts.
"It's very likely that rumors were spread and it finally turned into such a rumor!" Murong said with a smile on his face, "Actually, many times, the rumors have been spread too much, and they have changed. During this period of time, because of The changes in the ghost fire caused the occurrence of these abnormal conditions in the Scarlet Flame Desert, so everyone has such rumors."
"It's because of these rumors that so many people are attracted now." Huangfu Jue frowned, "Although I haven't met anyone else, there should be quite a few people here."
"The reason why we haven't met anyone is probably because everyone's direction is different!" Murong said with a light smile, "We have a very clear direction, but others don't have any direction, like Just like a headless fly, walking around everywhere."
When talking about this, Murong Qingyan couldn't help feeling a little strange, "Je, you said, those people have been looking here for so long, but they have no purpose, not even the shadow of the so-called divine weapon, Don't they doubt it at all?"
I heard the inn's shopkeeper and the second shopkeeper say that since these days, the people of those big families have been moving forward one after another. Is there no one who has doubts
"Even if there are doubts, those people should not be able to give up the temptation of the divine weapon!" Huangfu Jue said with a sneer, "As long as there is a one in ten thousand chance, they all want to fight. Everyone thinks, I might be the last victor."
"Hey, I really don't understand what these people think." Murong shook his head, "However, I really didn't expect that the Song family would come here too."
In the daytime today, she was a little surprised to see those people in the Song family. At the beginning, she originally thought that only those hidden families in the ancient city would know such news. Now that I think about it, the news should have spread!
"Probably to save the face lost at the exchange meeting!" Huangfu Jue said, "Besides, he left before the exchange meeting was over, so he should have known the news earlier than other families."
"Grandfather and the others probably know the news now." After thinking about it, Murong covered his mouth and smiled, "However, I don't think grandfather and the others will send anyone here. Before coming here, he knew that I would come here. Fire Desert, so he knows what to do."
"The Song family's decision this time is very bad." A hint of sarcasm flashed in Huangfu Jue's eyes, "For this so-called artifact, Song Huili, the head of the family, actually brought so many elite disciples from the family here. At this time , the Song family's defense is the weakest."
"It's not that Song Huili doesn't know it's dangerous, but he has no other way." Murong smiled and shook his head, "What happened at the exchange meeting is enough to wipe out the good reputation that the Song family has accumulated over the years. Besides, he also offended the Long family and the Chen family, and the two will definitely join forces to attack the Song family. If he wants to continue the glory of the Song family, he can only find another way. "
The appearance of the artifact gave him the greatest hope. Therefore, for this hope, he can only gamble.
"It's too much." Huangfu Jue said mercilessly, "If there really is an artifact, relying on their people to compete with the people of the ancient city's clans is like hitting a stone with an egg."
"Actually, when we met today, I could tell that the people of the Song family were not doing well." Murong Qingyan recalled today's situation, "They all look tired, Song Huili should be very anxious. already."
"Okay, let's not talk about them." Huangfu Jue grabbed Murong Qingyan's shoulder and said, "After you get the ghost fire, what are your plans?"
"After getting the Nether Ghost Fire, the next step is probably to go to the ancient city!" Murong looked at Huangfu Jue and said, "You didn't say that before, only in the ancient city can I be possible. Did you make an elixir?"
"Yes, when the time comes, I will find a way to attract a touch of immortal energy to you, and then let the medicinal pill transform into an immortal pill." Huangfu Jue nodded and said, "However, before that, you must be skilled first. At that time, the time to attract immortal energy is very short, if you miss it, it will be difficult to do it again."
"I know, I will definitely succeed." Murong Qingyan said firmly, "I will definitely refine the recovery pill to wake up my mother. Also, I don't know if my father is in the ancient city now. , In the past, my grandfather once said that my father and my mother went to the ancient city together. But it was only my mother who came back later, and she was seriously injured. "
"Don't worry! He'll be fine." Huangfu Jue said in relief, "You and your mother are still here, he is reluctant to leave."
"Yeah." Murong Qingyan nodded, "Actually, I'm also very worried, if something happens to my father, if my mother wakes up then, I don't know if she will be able to accept such a big blow. "
"Don't think too much." Huangfu Jue patted Murong's face on the back and said, "Even if you are so worried now, you can't do anything. When we arrive at the ancient city, we can take all the Everything has been checked. When the time comes, you can do whatever you want."
At that time, even if Murong Qingyan wanted to lift the ancient city, he would do it for Murong Qingyan. As long as Murong is happy, everything is enough.
"Okay, then, I will be able to find out all the truth." Murong nodded with a smile, and then seemed to remember something, "By the way, Jue, when are you going to return to the devil world!"
"Do you want me to leave so much?" Huangfu Jue stretched out her hand, pinched Murong's cheeky nose, and said angrily, "It's really a girl with no conscience, you don't want me to stay with you. by your side?"
"Of course I want you to stay by my side all the time!" Murong stretched out her hand, wrapped her arms around Huangfu Jue's waist, and said softly, "But I also know that you are not an ordinary person, so don't look at you staying like this all the time. Stay with me by my side. There are still many things in the demon world that you need to deal with."
"Don't worry!" Huangfu Jue hugged Murong's face tightly, her eyes full of pampering, "I can handle everything in the devil world. Even if you don't go back, it's okay. During this time, I will always be with you. around."
If possible, he really wants to turn the little person in his arms into a little one, and then carry it with him all the time, no matter where he goes, he always takes this little person with him.
Murong leaned her face in Huangfu Jue's arms, listening to Huangfu Jue's heartbeat, she felt a kind of happiness.
She has known this man almost since she came into this world. Before you know it, so many years have passed. Although the two get together less often, but time has not worn away their feelings, on the contrary, with the precipitation of time, the feelings between the two have become deeper and deeper.
It was probably the greatest luck in her life to meet such a man! In the future, she will also become stronger and walk hand in hand with this man.
She will let everyone know that only her Murong face is worthy of Huangfu Jue.
Thinking of this, Murong's eyes flashed with determination.
After resting for a night, when the sun rose early the next morning, the two continued on their way.
As she continued to move forward, Murong Qingyan could feel that the breath of the ghost fire was getting closer and closer, and she could even feel the breath that was about to move.