The sun is rising.
There is a thin mist on the cloudy river, and the air is chilly.
The carriage slowly stopped by the river.
The two people in the car lingered in the car for a while before walking out.
Luo Qingzhou escaped from the carriage and walked towards the small boat by the river.
Aunt Mu and Aunt Jiu both took a look at him and found that his lips had been bitten and there were several teeth marks on his neck. He looked badly abused.
Nangong Meijiao, wearing a purple dress, stood gracefully in the carriage, looking at him reluctantly, and suddenly said, "Remember to come back early!"
Luo Qingzhou jumped onto the boat, turned around, waved his hand, and said, "Princess, go back quickly."
Nangong Meijiao suddenly jumped off the carriage, ran to the riverside with straight long legs, and said fiercely: "Also, remember not to get dirty, do you hear me?"
Luo Qingzhou nodded, turned to look at the boatman and said, "Let's start the boat."
"Okay, customers, be careful!"
The boatman agreed, picked up the bamboo pole, and slowly sailed away.
Suddenly, a thin mist appeared in Nangong Meijiao's eyes, like the surface of a lake, hazy and sparkling.
The boat gradually sailed towards the other side.
The figure on the bow gradually disappeared in the smoke on the river.
Nangong Meijiao faced the morning sun and the cold wind and stood by the river for a long time before she wiped her tears, turned around, and returned to the carriage in a daze.
"Auntie Mu, I want to stick to him forever, I want to merge into one with him, and never be separated..."
She sat in the carriage and cried.
Aunt Mu sighed softly and didn't dare to speak.
Ninth Nanny at the side tried to hold back, but still couldn't help but say, "Princess, girls should be reserved, so that he won't look down on you."
After a moment.
"drive!"
Aunt Mu drove the carriage back the way she came.
Ninth Nanny, leaning on a cane, followed behind with staggering steps, and said with a sad face, "Princess, please let me go up. I won't talk anymore. I am old and weak, and I can't run anymore."
As she spoke, she saw the carriage going away, so she had to follow behind at full speed, without stopping.
When Luo Qingzhou reached the opposite bank of the river, he did not rush up the mountain, but went to the house he saw last night.
We walked through the overgrown path and the lush wilderness, and soon arrived at the house on the river.
The front yard fence has been built, and it seems that some seeds have been sown in the soft soil.
The weeds in the yard were gone, and there was a bluestone path in the middle of the road leading to the courtyard inside the house.
The area under the eaves was kept clean.
The windowsills, railings, and stone tables and benches in the yard were all wiped clean.
A few sparrows had landed in the inner courtyard and were chirping non-stop.
Luo Qingzhou did not go in. He stood outside and watched for a while, then turned around with a complicated expression and left, going directly to the back mountain.
He took out the communication certificate and sent a message to Linghu Qingzhu: Uncle Master, I am here, in the back mountain.
Just after sending the message, he suddenly heard a familiar sound of a flute coming from the hillside not far away.
It turned out that she had been waiting for him there for a long time.
I don’t know whether he came here before dawn this morning or he didn’t go back at all last night.
Luo Qingzhou quickened his pace.
Soon, I saw a familiar figure in green clothes and holding a jade flute on the hillside.
Luo Qingzhou walked up the hillside and asked, "Master, you are here so early?"
Linghu Qingzhu looked at him and said coldly, "I have nothing to do today, so I came to the foot of the mountain to take a walk, but I didn't come here to wait for you."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Oh."
The two looked at each other in silence.
After a moment of silence, Linghu Qingzhu said, "I have found a house for you. Let me take you to have a look. If you are satisfied, you can move in anytime."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Forget it, let's wait and see next time, I want to go up the mountain to practice."
Linghu Qingzhu looked at him and said, "There is no need to rush to cultivate. It has only been a short while since you broke through. Do you want to break through again?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Of course I do."
Linghu Qingzhu said: "Although you are very talented and your training speed is very fast, you have already broken through two levels in a row. If you want to break through to the next level, it will be impossible without a year. So, there is no point in being anxious."
Luo Qingzhou nodded and said, "Master uncle is right. Cultivation cannot be accomplished overnight, and we must not be impatient. However, I still want to go into seclusion and practice as soon as possible. Master uncle, let's go up the mountain."
Linghu Qingzhu frowned slightly, looked at him again, said nothing more, turned around and walked towards the mountain.
Luo Qingzhou asked: "Uncle Master, nothing major has happened in the sect recently, right?"
Linghu Qingzhu said: "Apart from the Saintess of Xianyun Pavilion making a harsh statement that she will come to the sect to settle accounts with you, there is nothing else important."
Luo Qingzhou asked: "Do you know when she will come?"
Linghu Qingzhu said: "It should be these two days."
Luo Qingzhou shrugged and said, "Then I will just admit defeat. I will practice in seclusion after I go up the mountain. It will take at least three days. When she comes, my uncle can say that I am afraid of her and that I have admitted defeat."
Linghu Qingzhu stopped, turned his head and looked at him and said, "You are a man, and the only disciple of the sect master. Can you have a sense of responsibility? Do you think that your competition with her is just a matter between the two of you?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "But I really need to practice in seclusion."
Linghu Qingzhu was silent for a moment, then asked, "You are in a hurry to practice and move. Did something happen in Kyoto? Were you found out about killing the Jinyiwei?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Uncle Master, please don't wrongly accuse me. I have never killed any Jinyiwei."
Linghu Qingzhu snorted coldly and continued walking towards the mountain, saying: "Then just assume that they disappeared on their own. Regarding the Saint of Xianyun Pavilion coming to find you, I am just delivering a message for the Sect Master. Whether you want to compete with her or not is up to you to decide. I have no right to interfere."
Luo Qingzhou said, "Anyway, we don't know when she will come, so I can't just wait for her on the mountain. Uncle, I will start my retreat tonight. If she comes, let her wait. After all, she is the one who is looking for trouble with me, not me. If she doesn't want to wait, she can just leave. Our Lingxiao Sect is not weaker than her Xianyun Pavilion. As the direct disciple of the Sect Master, why should I give in to her?"
Linghu Qingzhu turned his head and looked at him, saying, "Why are you so stubborn now? But I want to tell you that we in Lingxiao Sect really can't afford to offend Xianyun Pavilion. That's why the Sect Master wants to facilitate this marriage."
The two of them talked and quickly went up the mountain.
Linghu Qingzhu took him directly to Jianfeng, found him a cave, and said, "You will practice here in the future. If you have any problems, you can come to me directly."
This cave is close to the cliff, very close to her cave, separated only by a pile of rocks and a small path.
There is a cliff in front of the cave, many colorful flowers are planted behind it, a bamboo forest on the left, and a steaming hot spring under the mountain wall not far away.
Linghu Qingzhu said, "No one usually uses that hot spring. If you want to take a bath, you can go there. If you want to find your sister, take the path on the left. Su Feng and Su Yu don't live far away, just behind the flower garden. Anyway, you can wander around Jianfeng, but it's best not to go too far. I haven't told others about your coming to the mountain yet."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Thank you, Uncle Master."
Linghu Qingzhu gave a few more instructions, and said, "I know you are anxious to practice, so I won't disturb you. I will go to the main peak to tell the sect master so that she can be prepared. If the saint girl from Xianyun Pavilion really comes, we will help you block her first. But it still depends on the sect master's decision."
After saying this, she left the cave without lingering any longer.
After seeing her leave, Luo Qingzhou looked around the cave again, then walked out and walked around the area. He found that the hot spring was indeed a good place.
The hot spring is located under a rock wall, surrounded by lush flowers and plants. It should be very quiet if you take a bath there.
He thought about it and didn't go to look for Sister Dao or anyone else.
He came to Jianfeng to practice, not to talk and chat.
His time is limited and he must get back quickly.
After returning to the cave and going to the stone chamber next to it, he first practiced his internal skills for a while, and then began to practice the "Vajra Explosive Fist".
The stone chambers are specially made and can withstand great impacts and remain unscathed.
Therefore, when he practiced the "Vajra Exploding Fist", he did not hold back his strength, but directly started with the most ferocious move.
After a set of boxing, I feel refreshed.
By noon, after practicing for a long time, his clothes were soaked with sweat and his internal energy was completely consumed.
This set of boxing techniques is quite similar to the previous "Vajra Fist" moves, but it has stronger explosive power. When it is cultivated to the seventh level, the condensed fist light can be shot out directly, instantly exploding the energy contained in it with amazing power.
After resting for a while in the cave, he went to the hot spring at the back and took a comfortable bath.
While sitting in the hot spring, his internal energy was completely consumed and began to recover rapidly.
Practicing like this every day, draining out the energy in the body and then recovering it quickly, over and over again, can greatly expand the meridians and acupoints. With the coordination of internal energy, breathing techniques, the body will gradually be transformed, allowing the various organs, flesh, bones, skin membranes, etc. in the body to be tempered and become stronger.
Until the final transformation and advancement again.
He felt good about his training today and decided to use the Spiritual Transformation Pill that Sister Yue had refined for him tonight, hoping to successfully break through and advance.
My whole body was wrapped in warm water, as if every pore was breathing, and I felt so comfortable that I felt sleepy.
He remembered the method of cultivating sword power taught to him by Uncle Linghu, closed his eyes, tried it, and quickly got into the state.
Just as he was imagining the sword shadow appearing in his body, his soul suddenly felt a breath approaching.
He opened his eyes immediately.
In front of the hot spring pool, Linghu Qingzhu, dressed in green, was standing there quietly and silently, looking at him expressionlessly. When he saw him wake up, he said, "Don't practice sword skills in the water, especially in hot springs. You will forget the time."
Luo Qingzhou was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and looked up at the sky; it was actually dark!
He quickly stood up, and with a "whoosh" sound, he squatted down hurriedly and said, "Uncle Master, please don't look at me. I'm getting up now."
Linghu Qingzhu turned around, walked to a nearby place, and said, "The Sect Master said that you can decide for yourself. If you want to admit defeat and don't want to compete, that's fine too. You can tell them yourself when the time comes."
Luo Qingzhou got ashore, quickly put on his clothes, and said, "Uncle Master, I admit defeat. I will practice in seclusion tonight. If she comes in the next few days, please tell her for me, uncle master."
Linghu Qingzhu turned his back to him and said, "I won't help you speak. If you want to speak, you speak for yourself."
Luo Qingzhou came behind her, touched his stomach and said, "Uncle Master, is there any food? I'm hungry."
Linghu Qingzhu paused, walked forward, and said, "Let's go to my cave."
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment and followed.
At this moment, the communication token on his body suddenly vibrated.
He took it out immediately, and after a careful look, he found that it was indeed sent by the princess.
However, what appeared on the surface of the jade was not news, but a photo - a photo of the princess and Miss Qin II taking a bath in a bathtub!
There is a line of small words attached to it: A bathing couple, are you envious
Then another message came: Take a photo of the people around you too.
at the same time.
In the back garden of a courtyard, a beautiful girl in a snow-white dress was sitting quietly in the pavilion alone, with her head slightly lowered, looking at the jade in her hand, as if waiting for something.
After a while, the message appeared.
Luo Qingzhou: Princess, I am practicing in the cave, and there is no one around me. By the way, aren't you taking a shower? Why are you only taking pictures of your face? Is your face the only thing you like
Xiao Meijiao: Where do you want to see? Just tell me.
Luo Qingzhou: Hand
Xiao Meijiao: Hypocrisy! Don't change the subject. I know there's someone next to you. Who is it? That Zhuzhu
Luo Qingzhou: Princess, let’s stop chatting. I want to practice.
Just as I was about to put away the message, Sister Yue suddenly sent another message.
Sister Yue: Have you used the Hualing Pill
Luo Qingzhou immediately replied: I haven't used it yet, I'll use it tonight, Sister Yue, thank you
Sister Yue: What are you doing now
Luo Qingzhou: I just finished taking a shower and am going to eat.
Sister Yue: Alone
Luo Qingzhou: No, there is also my uncle. I came to my uncle's place today. I plan to take the Hualing Pill and practice in seclusion for a few days. Sister Yue, is there anything wrong
Sister Yue: No
At this time, Linghu Qingzhu took him into the cave.
There were bright lights on in the cave, and exquisite dishes were placed on the stone table. An enticing aroma wafted into the air.
Luo Qingzhou's stomach suddenly growled a few times and he sat down without any hesitation.
At this time, Sister Yue sent another message: Take a picture of yourself and the environment around you, so that I can see if you are suitable for cultivation.
Luo Qingzhou said: Sister Yue, I am now in my uncle's cave, preparing to eat. I will take care of you when I return.
Sister Yue: Just shine it on you, let me see your complexion.
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment and said: Okay, Sister Yue, wait a moment.
He immediately turned around, raised the jade in his hand, pointed it at himself and the dishes on the stone table, took a picture, and sent it over.
Linghu Qingzhu frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
Then he said coldly: "Did your wife ask you to take the photo?"
Luo Qingzhou quickly apologized: "Uncle Master, I'm sorry, I..."
"Let's eat."
Linghu Qingzhu interrupted him, sat down, and said coldly: "Your wife is afraid that you will have affairs outside, so she always wants to see what you are doing. I understand."
Luo Qingzhou opened his mouth and wanted to explain, but then the message came back.
Sister Yue: You are in good spirits, keep it up. Remember, these few days are crucial, don't waste any physical and mental energy. Also, you must abstain from sex, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted.
Luo Qingzhou: Well, Sister Yue, don't worry, I will definitely remember it.
Sister Yue: Then you can eat. Let me remind you again that you'd better not eat that dish of donkey meat.
Luo Qingzhou: “…”