"You, who are you?"
It rained last night, and the dark dungeon lost the sultry heat of the hot summer, but it became so humid that there was a faint musty smell.
Fang Xiao heard the footsteps of that person and asked again.
Gu Zhao stood in the corridor of the dungeon and looked at him calmly, as if he was looking at another person who had been related to him through him.
He just didn't speak from beginning to end.
The footsteps resumed, steady and gentle.
After the bloody battle in front of Bukong Mountain, Fang Xiao had not yet been sheltered by Yao Youshi, the Demon Daoist. In a dark dungeon.
But he didn't know who caught him.
At this moment, I heard the footsteps and wanted to leave again. The fear that had been suppressed for the past few days finally turned into an angry scream: "Despicable villain! Who are you! Who are you?! What do you want to do with me?"
In the empty dungeon, there was only one echo.
Gu Zhao's footsteps never stopped because of such an insignificant person.
After coming out of the dungeon, walking through a densely shaded corridor, passing a few lakes and rocks piled up like a freehand brush, you can see the fairyland-like scenery of Pengshan when you look up.
In the past few days, the guests who celebrated his official leadership of Pengshan have almost all left, and only a few friends who are a little more friendly still live in the guest room at the back.
Among them, Lu Feican, the new owner of Xiefeng Villa, is naturally included.
At this moment, the man was standing on the steps in front of the pavilion. Seeing that he didn't know where he was coming from, he felt a little doubt in his heart, but he just smiled: "Now, you are really busy with your work. Since taking over Pengshan, I have been looking for You have to ask three or four times, come here first and wait."
Lu Feichan's words were a bit sarcastic.
After all, the slaughter in front of Bukong Mountain a few months ago really revealed a strange smell that made people doubtful.
No matter what, Gu Zhao is too innocent.
The affairs of Xiefeng Villa are usually handled by her father, and of course the siege of Shen Du. Lu Feichan knew the news, but Lu Fan knew that she was on good terms with Shen Du, so he had her guarded at home early, not to let her Go out and make trouble.
So what happened that day, she didn't even know.
Lu Feichan only knew that none of the people from Xiefeng Villa and Tianshui Alliance survived, but all died, including her ambitious father Lu Fan and the equally calculating leader of Tianshui Alliance, Chi Yin.
Only the people from Pengshan and the Demon Dao remained.
Lu Feichan didn't know about the Demon Dao, only that the person who succeeded the Dao Master of the Demon Dao after Shen Du was actually a girl named Feng Xiao, who didn't know any martial arts; there were still a few people left in Pengshan, of course, because of Gu Zhao. exist.
The most widely circulated discussion on the rivers and lakes after the event was "a plan within a plan".
It is said that the Demon Dao used Shen Du's whereabouts as a bait from the very beginning, specifically to lead those who want to eliminate demons, defend Dao or have ulterior motives to wait for the rabbits in front of the Bukong Mountain, and the Demon Dao has long since invited the righteous and evil person. The owner of the Eight Arrays, Xuan Hesheng, helped and set up a formation and ambush a few days ago.
So after the fight, the result will be so tragic.
Even as powerful as Gu Zhao, he was also seriously injured, he was slashed several times, and he was in a coma for several days before he woke up.
In this way, although the strength of the demons was damaged, it was considered a complete victory. The Xiefeng Villa and the Tianshui League were all wiped out, but they lost their extremely important high-ranking powers. The rest of the small sects chased and killed Shen Du along the way. There has also been a huge loss, so the forces on the rivers and lakes have undergone a rapid reshuffle in the past few months.
There is Gu Zhao in Pengshan, and he is still aloof.
Xiefeng Villa suffered heavy losses, and Lu Feichan just took over as the owner of the villa. It is inevitable that some things cannot be handled well, so it is difficult to compare with the past; Needless to say, Tianshui League, after this battle, completely retracted into Shuzhong; On the contrary, Feng Xiao, the new Daoist of the Demon Dao who set up this game according to rumors, and Xuan Hesheng, the owner of the Eight Arrays who did a favor, made a big splash and became famous in the arena.
Lu Fan died, and Lu Feichan was actually not very sad.
Mixed in this river and lake, whether you stand on the right side or the evil side, the most surprising thing is life and death. People can die at any time, but all Jianghu people should have this kind of consciousness.
It's just that there are some things she still can't figure out.
If the Demon Dao is really so strong, with Gu Zhao's never-ending feud with Shen Du, how could Feng Xiao, the new Dao Master who was loyal to Shen Du easily let him go
Neither her father nor Chi Yin escaped the disaster, so Gu Zhao's luck is so good
This is one of doubts.
In the past few fights, Gu Zhao was always on the verge of Shen Du, and usually he couldn't see any clues, but this time Bukongshan reminded Lu Feican of the Yongjia Pass battle. It's also related to Shen Du, and it's the same way that everyone else was wiped out, and it's the same way that only Gu Zhao was left with a mouth to explain black and white at will.
Is it a coincidence that it happened twice in a short period of time
This is the second doubt.
And not long after the incident, there was no news about Xuelujian and Fang Xiao. It took more than a month before the Demon Dao said that their previous Daoist, Shen Du, repented and gave Xuelujian to him. Fang Xiao, asked the other party or others to take a sword to find him when they wanted to take revenge on him, but Fang Xiao disappeared.
Demon Dao tried his best and could not find any trace of him, so he wanted to mobilize all the power on the rivers and lakes, and use the dead horse as a living horse doctor.
But to this day, no one knows where Fang Xiao is.
Things become interesting. If the news released by the Demon Dao is true, and Gu Zhao was definitely present when the incident happened, why didn't he make it known to the outside world
This is the third doubt.
Standing on the steps leaning on the railing and looking into the distance in a plain dress, Lu Feichan gave a cool smile: "I used to be hypocritical at the banquet, but now I've finally seen each other, it's time to congratulate you in person, and finally take charge of Pengshan. "
"Shortly after the funeral of the master, he is in charge of Pengshan, and there is nothing to congratulate." Gu Zhao is still wearing a blue shirt today, and his voice is also light, "You always go to the Three Treasures Hall without anything. I thought that there are a lot of things going on in Xiefeng Villa, you will rush back after the banquet, but I didn't expect you to stay, what's the matter?"
"It's true that I have something to ask for." Lu Feichan was not shy and shy, and immediately said bluntly, "I heard that Tianmu Mountain red lotus bloomed not long ago, and I got four bottles of red lotus seeds, all of which fell into your hands, Pengshan. I don't know if they still stay How much? If there are any, I want to ask for two bottles to save people."
save people
Gu Zhao didn't need to ask anything else, just by hearing these two words, he knew who Lu Feican wanted to save.
It's just that he couldn't give the answer the other party hoped for.
He just shook his head and said: "The red lotus seeds in Tianmu Mountain are quite effective in treating sinister wounds, and there were four bottles of red lotus out in total, all of which were used as medicine to treat my injuries. If you had two earlier It's been a few months, or there may be more. It's too late now."
"late?"
At this moment, Lu Feichan's mind was buzzing, and she was in a trance for a while, and she didn't know how to react next.
She came to Pengshan this time, mostly for this medicine.
But at this moment, Gu Zhao actually told her that the red lotus seeds were gone
"You want to save Shen Du, right?" Gu Zhao's eyes fell on her face that was originally bright, but now a little pale, "I heard that Ni Qianqian went to your house not long ago to be a guest, it seems that there are With a little glance, it can cure Shen Du's illness. Thinking about this red lotus seed, it should be an important medicinal material in the prescription. "
Lu Feichan suddenly turned her eyes and looked back at Gu Zhao. It was true that she wanted to use this medicine to save Shen Du, but the news of Ni Qianqian's visit to Xiefeng Villa was extremely secret, and she had given strict orders not to leak it out.
But Gu Zhao knew so clearly!
Her beautiful pupils tightened slightly, and she couldn't help sneering: "It is indeed the number one immortal in Pengshan, with great magical powers, I'm afraid that I will be no different from your own backyard in your eyes?"
"...I found out by accident."
Because of Shen Du, Lu Feichan and him have always had a bit of a rift, so Gu Zhao didn't care about the other party's suddenly cold tone.
"But it's too late to know, otherwise I know you want, and I will keep the red lotus seeds for you."
"Will you stay for me if you know I want it?" Lu Feichan couldn't believe it for a while, "I'm afraid it's because you know I want to save him that you tell me now that you don't have this medicine in your hands, right? ?"
"Master Lu has misunderstood Gu."
The address in Gu Zhao's words suddenly became unfamiliar and polite, but the smile on his face remained the same, and there was no change in the slightest.
"Gu's life is open and upright, and Shen Du has already avoided entering the Tianji Temple, and he will never return to Jianghu, because I had a lot of grievances with him in the past, and there is no need to pursue it. Therefore, if Gu still has red lotus seeds in his hands, There's no need to hide it. It's just a mere medicine. If it can be given, it is Gu's heart's desire to save a demon and exchange it for a friend like the owner of Lu Zhuang."
Gu Zhao, the first immortal of Pengshan, is always calm and calm, no matter whether he is facing slander or danger, scolding or plotting, few people can see him lose his temper and panic.
Lu Feichan was no exception.
Even more often, you will feel that such a person is very sincere, always treats the things in front of you calmly, has his own principles and likes and dislikes, but is not too uncomfortable.
Including what he said at the moment.
Even if Lu Feichan didn't think he liked him very much in her heart, but listening to his words, she was really reasonable, but she did have too many undeserved prejudices.
At this time, my heart became complicated.
The thick shade under the eaves covered most of Pengshan, she stood at this high place and looked at the Tianyue Building on the other side, and after a long silence, she spoke again: "Gu Zhao, in fact, these past few months, I have I've always wanted to ask you, Shen Du was able to escape into the Tianji Temple successfully, did you really not put it in?"
Gu Zhao laughed: "Why do you think so?"
Lu Feichan also laughed, and seemed to be laughing at how she could come up with such a ridiculous idea.
But since it has been mentioned, it is natural to be more absurd.
"Because I always feel that what others see is not really you. You have the nickname 'the first fairy of Pengshan', and you have not changed your face for many years, you should be an ambitious person. The status is so detached that even people with no ambition like me have thought about what will happen if it gets involved in the disputes between the rivers and lakes one day? "Shen Du, a demon and Taoist master who had sinned deeply and murdered like numbness, entered the Zen courtyard, what does it mean?"
Gu Zhao listened, but did not answer.
Lu Feichan didn't even look at him, she just looked further into the distance with that vague and disappointed expression, and said lightly, "The egg has to be knocked out to make it move. Shen Du is the gap in the Tianji Temple. , it can be an excuse for those who are determined to deal with the Chanyuan. If I am an ambitious person, I will not miss such an opportunity, even if I risk the world to give up the hatred of the past, I must let such a person advance to the Chanyuan. Yes. That big fool... "
"Big fool" was of course Shen Du, but Gu Zhao laughed when he heard it: "Shen Du is not stupid at all."
How could he not know this
It's just that he has nothing to fear, and he is not afraid of accidents at all.
Everything is a guess without any reason or evidence. Lu Feichan said that he said it, but no matter what he thinks in his heart, he will not take it seriously: "It's not early, as you said, there are still many things in Xiefeng Villa today. The matter is waiting for me to take care of it, and I have to leave today. The world will meet again another day."
After speaking, he said goodbye to Gu Zhao and walked down the steps.
Just two steps out of the way, she stopped again, turned around to look at Gu Zhao, and said to him: "Gu Shaoshan, your hands and eyes are open to the sky, if there is news of red lotus seeds in the future, please send someone to let me know. After all With a flaw like Shen Du, it's more useful to live?"
"… it is good."
Gu Zhao responded calmly, and then watched Lu Feichan walk away slowly.
The sun has set in the west, and there is a bit of twilight.
Gu Zhao bypassed the corridor and pushed open his door.
The furnishings in the house should be as neat and rigorous as his whole person feels, and there is a bit of indifferent elegance.
On the desk were the books that were not read last night. The ink in the inkstone had already dried up by half, leaving only a few traces of water. A snow-blue long sword with a sheath was casually placed on the desk, not fully sheathed. , a somewhat clear cold light leaked out between the hilt and scabbard.
The sword is naturally the Snow Deer Sword.
Ever since the search for Fang Xiao failed to make the "death promise" made by Shen Du on the day of the rivers and lakes, countless people have been looking for Fang Xiao and this sword. Being able to really dominate Shen Du's life, he would slaughter this once-a-lofty demon and Taoist master under the sword.
Gu Zhao's slender fingers rubbed the delicate cast pattern of the scabbard little by little, and his eyes were stained with ink marks, but there was a bit of confusion that should not have been there.
In fact, Lu Feichan didn't think wrong.
With an existence like Tianji Temple, how many of the giants in the arena are not afraid? He was even more afraid for a long time.
Anyone with ambition wants to move it.
But in any case, he is the first immortal of Pengshan, and he is the righteous path praised by everyone in the rivers and lakes. How can he target Tianji Temple for no reason
So you have to be famous.
Shen Du is this "name".
All these Lu Feicans had guessed, or they might have thought that Gu Zhao, the first immortal of Pengshan, was the real murderer behind the scenes, the one who manipulated everything from start to finish.
It's just that she shouldn't have guessed—
No matter how "resourceful" and "outrageous" he is, he is just a "mantis" in this game.
"Tianji Zenyuan, the wise monk is good..."
Closing his eyes slightly, Gu Zhao recited the name silently again, only a kind of unprovoked depression surged into his heart, causing the hostility in his heart to slowly grow.
The killing Buddha relic that could save Shen Du's life was sent to Pengshan directly by this monk from Tianji Chanyuan, and the name and surname were to be handed over to him! It seems that he just wants to save Shen Du's life, and he will stay in Yeta from now on, ignoring the outside world.
But in fact, outsiders didn't even know that Shen Du was in Pengshan!
This wise monk, not only knew, but also directly sent the relic...
He was clearly convinced that Shen Du would go to the Chanyuan to find him if he knew it, and he also clearly saw through his ambitions and deliberately put the flaw of Shen Du in front of him!
One is the ambition that has been pursued for half a lifetime, and the other is the emotion that has not yet been detailed. It is impossible to have both.
So even if he is crazy with anger, he can only choose one.
A great opportunity is in front of you. As long as Shen Du enters the Tianji Temple alive, it will be a flaw. His ambition forces him to give up Shen Du, and he has to work hard to ensure that he enters the Zen Temple...
Shen Du said, you must take the word "love" very seriously in your heart, right
Shen Du said, if you take off your clothes, how many scars can you see
Shen Du also said that you can't beat him.
Gu Zhao thought about it and couldn't help laughing out loud, just because he didn't accept it at first, but now he has no power to refute it. It's just that he didn't lose in any intelligence and insight, he only lost in—
In addition to liking Shen Du, he also has ambitions.
Apart from Shen Du, Shanzai has no desires and no desires, but he still desires and desires.
With a soft click, he gently opened a small square box on the desk, two clear glass bottles stood inside, and the red lotus seeds contained in the bottles could be vaguely seen. This is a small box that can hold four glass bottles, but at this moment, the place on the right side where the other two bottles should have been placed is empty except for two shallow circular dents.
Gu Zhao suddenly felt that kind of loneliness.
A kind of loneliness finally disappeared from the rivers and lakes.
In addition to ambition, Shen Du is the first.
In private, this person always scolded him for being hypocritical and cunning, more evil than demons. People on the rivers and lakes were all blind, and he actually called a person like him "the first fairy of Pengshan". If one day he lost his mask. Now, everyone wakes up, afraid that it will be wonderful.
But Gu Zhao didn't think so.
Sometimes people on the rivers and lakes don’t understand, but they have been intriguing and deceiving for a long time, but they will have hope for some beautiful things. Even if one day, like Lu Feican, they will notice the signs of its unbearableness, and they will only ignore it lightly. , leaving room for somewhere in the heart.
just
evil
Gu Zhao let go of his hand gently and let the lid of the box fall and close it again. He only remembered what Fang Xiao, who was locked in the dungeon, had asked him before.
"Who the hell am I..."
He is no one, but this is all martial arts and a good dream.