The formation of Mucheng Xizhen can be described as a legend. A little snake escaped into a small tree when being chased, and has been with the tree ever since.
Oak trees in the world can grow up to twenty or thirty meters high, but the white oak tree in Xizhen, Mucheng is more than fifty meters high, but this was thousands of years later, and the little snake has long since As big as a dragon. The little snake grew into a giant snake and had its own city. No one dared to bully it anymore, and the small tree that once served as its protective umbrella also became the object of its protection.
Hearing that Dong Muya analyzed that the materials arrayed in the wooden city were most likely the coffin of the city lord Xizhen, the two elders of the demon world felt a little sorry. They had the honor to meet this mysterious city lord once. He was really a great monster with unparalleled elegance. He had cloudy temples and phoenix eyes, an oval-like face, and his hair was combed high into a man's style, revealing the beautiful peak on his forehead. Although she has unparalleled beauty, she doesn't like red clothes and prefers weapons. She always wears men's clothes and puts on armor when she leaves the palace. As the city lord, she doesn't ride in sedans or cars, but rides the demon horse alone.
Regardless of whether they were men or women, everyone was attracted by her beauty and temperament, but the strange thing was that although countless monsters traveled thousands of miles to Mucheng to show their favor to her, she never fell in love with any of them. Coupled with her unwillingness to interact with others and the rule that outsiders are not allowed to enter the city for more than three days, she was labeled as a eccentric.
In the Yuheng Hall of Chenji Palace, Xia Qiu met Ouyang Xiaoleng and Qianqi, preparing to go to Xizhen, Mucheng together. Originally, Que'er was not going to go with Xizhen on this trip, because after all, she had just arrived here, and her identity was not very clear yet, but he still came with her.
In fact, Lingyu didn't want to get involved in the struggle between them and Qingyun. Previously, he was impulsive and was carried away by his loyalty. As a result, he lost the underground city of Paradise. This time he finally came to the royal city. And settled in Chenji Palace, he didn't want to make the same mistake again. But when he thought that if he didn't go, it would be like giving up the opportunity to get along with Ouyang Xiaoleng to Xia Qiu, after weighing it, he decided to go with them.
Mucheng Xizhen is located in the easternmost part of the demon world, and happens to pass through Dongyao on the way, so several young people planned to settle in Dongyao on the way. Xia Qiu had never been to Dongyao before, but had only heard Ouyang Xiaolen and Qian Qi mention it. The Tang Dynasty-style buildings there, the dreamy Amber Dragon Palace, and the unparalleled love affair between the Amber Dragon King and his wife had long filled her heart with expectations.
Before setting off this time, Ouyang Xiaoleng sent the stone demon's voice to guide Que'er to find his own demon horse in the demon horse forest, which was a small but strong gray demon horse.
"Are you sure this is a horse? Why does it look a bit like a donkey!" Qianqi joked. He had been somewhat hostile to Que'er since she called Xia Qiu an ugly girl in the dungeon. Now he finally found the way to tease her. Her chance.
Although Ling Yu was angry in his heart, he still pretended to be cute on the surface and said: "I think my little gray is quite cute, what do you think, Brother Demon King?"
Ouyang Xiaoleng glanced at him and then rode forward on his demon horse without comment.
Xia Qiu felt that Xiao Hui looked very smart, especially those eyes, which were very similar to Que'er's, so she smiled and said: "It's about the same size as my Qing Cui, just right for you!"
Ling Yu could see that she was praising his Xiao Hui from the bottom of her heart, but he still responded to her with a bit of arrogance: "Humph, my Xiao Hui must run faster than your Qing Cui!" Then he chased after Ouyang Xiao. It's getting colder.
Although Xiao Hui is not as fast as Ling several demon horses, he has amazing endurance and a somewhat naughty personality. He often slows down suddenly while running, or changes direction to cause trouble for other demon horses. Ling Yu is more certain why he chooses Himself, it really has many similarities with him.
They successfully arrived at the ferry outside Dongyao City, and Sanmu personally came to greet them on the ferry. The small ferry slowly sailed into Dongyao City in the green water. When the ship docked at the dock, the mermaids who had met Ouyang Xiaoleng when they arrived last time were already waiting there.
When the two mermaid greeters saw Qianqi, they almost half-crouched and half-knelt to greet him. When they reached the edge of the boat, they stretched out their hands to help him ashore, but Qianqi pushed him away.
"Young Master... you are finally back!"
After everyone came ashore, the leading mermaid, named Carp, half cried and half sang with excitement.
"Didn't I just leave not long ago?" Qian Qi looked at the others and reminded him in an awkward voice.
"I know my fault, I blame me for being too excited to see the young master! Demon King Fox, young master, please get in the car quickly!" Li said as he politely invited everyone to the car pulled by the jade-scaled horned beast. .
According to the original plan, several teenagers would rest here for the night. The most interested in the lively scene on the street outside the window were Xia Qiu and Ling Yu. Although the streets in Dongyao are not as wide as those in Yongchuan, it is precisely because of this that the commercial streets here appear more bustling and noisy. The shops sell all kinds of novelty gadgets, which is dizzying.
Before Xia Qiu had seen enough, the car had already arrived in front of the Amber Dragon Palace. As Qian Qi and the others said, this palace was like dew dripping on a lotus leaf, or like a pearl embedded in emerald. The Amber Dragon King stood in front of the main entrance of the palace, waiting for the arrival of the Demon King Fox Ouyang Xiaoleng. When a car carrying several teenagers stopped in front of him, he and the demon servants around him saluted deeply at the same time.
They were invited into the palace and walked down the stairs to the legendary Dragon Palace at the bottom of the lake. The lake water, which was isolated by magic, rippled outside the corridor, with waves of light, and various fish swimming by from time to time. Ling Yu clung to Ouyang Xiao Leng tightly, not giving anyone a chance to get close to him until they took their seats in the main hall of the Amber Dragon Palace.
The demon servant served hot tea and fruits to relieve the fatigue of the young people from traveling all the way. The Amber Dragon King also sat on his throne and chatted happily with several young people. He particularly noticed the human girl Xia Qiu, because Qian Qi had mentioned her to him more than once. As a father, he could easily feel his son's deep affection for her.
This human girl has a unique temperament. She always smiles and her eyes are clear. Although she is slender, she is not weak. As a human, the strength in her bones is pitiful. He She finally understood why her son liked her.
"Father, have you ever heard about Blue Snake Xizhen, the lord of Mucheng?" Qianqi remembered that he had never heard his father talk about this lord in the past, so now was a good time to ask him.
"She once invited me to Mucheng once, and I had a brief contact with her!" Amber Dragon King thought for a while and answered, after all, it was a long time ago.
"What kind of person is she? It's hard to find records about her anywhere!" Qianqi continued to ask.
"She can be said to be a hero among women. Although she is a woman, she manages the entire city in an orderly manner. And with her strength, Xizhen, Mucheng, has been stable and peaceful for thousands of years!" The Amber Dragon King showed admiration in his eyes.
Before they had even talked for a while, the banquet had already begun. In order to give the teenagers more time to rest, they did not arrange for the mermaids to perform songs and dances for them, but only asked them to help with toasts. Yuchan begged the mermaid in charge of the singing and dancing department for a long time before he allowed her to be sent here. She arrived at the main hall with a plate containing wine bottles and wine glasses and jumped like a bird. Her heart was filled with joy, and she finally had the opportunity to see her again. How could she not be happy when she saw Ouyang Xiaoleng, the young man she longed for day and night.
Coming to the Amber Dragon Palace again, Ouyang Xiaoleng was suddenly brought back to the memory of the first time he came here. When watching the mermaid dancer perform, he actually missed Xia Qiu and had the illusion that she was among them. Then he thought about how many people there were. Very shy.
He looked at Xia Qiu through Ling Yu and saw her holding a wine glass and listening carefully to what the Amber Dragon King said. It's been a long time since he looked at her profile so carefully, but it wasn't because he was angry with her or anything. Perhaps it was the thought of sucking her blood that made him want to suck her blood when he was weak from the serious injury. Intentional or unintentional alienation. And when he looked at her quietly like this again, his whole heart felt like it was about to melt.
Yuchan always surrounded Ouyang Xiaoleng to pour him wine, but found that his eyes never stayed on her for a moment, he just stared blankly at the other side. She couldn't guess whether he was looking at Que'er or Xia Qiu, but she felt that his eyes were full of tenderness that he had never shown to her.
After having enough wine and food, everyone was led to the guest room to rest. After taking a bath, Xia Qiu still wanted to go to the promenade to see the scenery at the bottom of the lake close at hand. If she stretched out her hand, she could reach into it through the lake water blocked by the barrier. The lake water is extremely cold in winter, but it also feels more solid like water. Once you put your hand inside, you won't want to take it out again.
At this moment Que'er appeared next to her. In fact, Lingyu wanted to find Ouyang Xiaoleng, but he met Xia Qiu on the corridor and had to stop.
Xia Qiu felt that this was a good time to clarify the doubts in her heart, so she turned around and said to him: "I don't know what your difficulties are, and I don't know if it is appropriate for me to ask you this, but I already know that you... actually don't. Not a girl!"
Ling Yu stared at her with wide eyes, as if he were looking at a monster. He thought that he had not exposed himself in front of her, but why did she guess it. He suspected that she might be deceiving him, so he pretended to be stupid and asked: "What did you say? I can't understand you!"
"First of all, I must say sorry to you. I have a special ability called soul separation, which means that my soul will leave my body from time to time and act alone. So far, this ability of mine is not completely under my control. It should be said that I didn't mean to pry into your secret, but I accidentally saw the fact that you are a boy!" Xia Qiu said calmly. She felt that since she wanted him to solve the doubts in his heart, she should not hide it from him. .
"Have you told anyone else?" Ling Yu asked.
"No, I think you must have some difficulties, so I shouldn't be the one to explain this matter to everyone." Xia Qiu looked directly into his eyes and said every word.
"Now that you know my true identity, isn't this your best opportunity? Haven't you noticed my intentions towards Ouyang Xiaoleng? If you don't eliminate me as a competitor now, what are you waiting for?" Ling Ling It was difficult for Yu to understand the way of thinking of the human girl in front of him.
"I think everyone may have a side that they don't want others to know. And I don't want my words and deeds to influence Xiao Leng's choice. Even if he chooses you instead of me, I can only wish him the best!"
Hearing Xia Qiu's categorical answer, Ling Yu was still in disbelief and asked, "Blessing? I don't believe humans have such a broad mind!"
"This does not mean that I have a broad mind. It is simply because of my feelings for him. As his blood pact, I hope to be his pillar of support. For this reason, I must support all his decisions!"
Xia Qiu's words had an unprecedented impact on Lingyu, because he understood the feelings of girls, so he understood how much the girl in front of him liked the new master of the demon world. Her feelings for him had reached a level of selflessness. For the first time, he no longer felt jealous of this girl, but began to envy Ouyang Xiaoleng. Why had no one ever liked him like this? .
"I will find an opportunity to tell the truth!" Ling Yu said after a moment of silence, and then told Xia Qiu his real name: "My name is actually Ling Yu!"
"Lingyu, what a good name, it suits you better than Que'er!" Xia Qiu smiled with relief, and then turned his gaze to the lake.