After arriving at Kunmo City.
The group of people was no longer in a hurry as before, but slowed down their journey slightly.
The ancient city is backed by Tianshan Mountain.
Even though it is the dead of winter, the scenery is rarely good.
Moreover, it coincides with the Tibetan Butter Lantern Festival, and all the Tibetans in the city parade around the streets like they are celebrating the New Year, wearing brocade clothes and carrying lanterns.
Especially lively at night.
Camellia, drinking horse milk, the sky lanterns are bright.
Just say Tashi Dele or Daza Dolma, and you can drink a bowl of hot butter tea, or dance around the fire with them, eat meat and drink wine.
A group of young people who missed the new year.
Suddenly seeing such a festive festival in a foreign country, they, who already love to join in the fun, would not miss it. In just a few days, they learned a lot of Tibetan.
Chen Yulou has no objection to this.
Handou Xing, originally made a living by going up mountains and seas of fire, with swords hanging on the neck. This trip, he finally escaped death and returned with a full load.
It doesn't matter if you take a break.
As long as you don't touch other people's beliefs or taboos, that's fine.
Take advantage of your time to rest.
He did not rest.
With Kunlun, who also dislikes excitement, the two of them have traveled almost all around Kunmo City these days, climbing Tianshan Mountain and admiring the lake scenery. When the mood strikes, they will bring a fishing rod and throw a few rods into the Pulei Sea.
Cold water fish.
Just dig a fire pit by the lake beach and bake it.
It doesn't require much seasoning.
Just sprinkle some salt.
The taste is so fresh that people will miss it endlessly.
As for the rest of the time, Kunlun used the Tianshan Lake to practice, while he was immersed in the way of talismans. It must be said that when he calmed down, his progress was rapid.
Having been prohibited from entering the country before.
But in just two days, he has obviously gotten a glimpse of the secret.
As long as you get started with this, the road ahead will be much easier.
Engraving and recording the talisman, and with the circulation of spiritual energy, it can rise on its own.
In the blink of an eye.
On the third day.
The Butter Lantern Festival is coming to an end.
They put their minds aside, changed the camel team into chariots and horses, and headed straight to the west of the river along the foot of the world.
As usual this New Year's Day.
Except for the merchants who went deep into the Western Regions to collect skins, there were not many camel caravans going to Central Asia along the ancient Silk Road, but they saw countless camels coming and going along the way.
Huamaguai and others were confused.
But I didn't think much about it.
Just think that in troubled times, it is difficult to survive. Even if the journey is difficult, it is better than having no business to do.
But Chen Yulou and his party, who were returning from Kunlun Mountain, knew what was going on.
After all, they noticed something was wrong that day.
I also asked about the specific situation from the merchants, and naturally I was not surprised.
Until the Black Mountain Range appears in sight.
The atmosphere in the team became obviously restless.
That day, the grandsons were forced to take the road through Mozigou. They all still remember this clearly.
They are all young and energetic.
In addition, they heard a lot about Tusi City when they were in the mountains.
Him of grudges and grudges, but hatred will not last overnight.
This is what Jianghu people do.
Now, everything is ready, all that is left is a hearty fight.
A group of bandits doing evil in the Western Regions.
They dare to bully the traffickers and pawns who pass by.
“Shopkeeper, the Xingxing Gorge is in front of you.”
“Do you want it?”
Seeing that the Black Mountain Mountains in his sight became clearer and clearer, Huama turned around and stopped, until Chen Yulou and others caught up behind him, then he lowered his voice and said.
Hand, he did not forget to make a subtle motion of slitting his throat.
“When did it become so murderous?”
Seeing this, Chen Yulou grasped the jade talisman and raised the corners of his mouth.
In the past, when a kidnapper was away from home, it was always better to do less than to do more. After all, the King of Hell was very troublesome, so if you could use money to clear the way, it was best not to have conflicts.
The name Changsheng Mountain is rarely used to use its power to overwhelm others.
Look at his posture today.
It would not be enough to vent one's anger unless they were all killed by those grandsons.
“Not murderous.”
“Shopkeeper, those people are really useless. These thieves are also well-mannered. People in the world must abide by the rules of the world. What's going on?”
"Besides, when did I, Changshengshan, suffer such a shame and humiliation?"
"Even if I can bear it, my brothers can't bear it!"
See what he said so seriously.
Chen Yulou has nothing to say.
“In that case, what are you waiting for?”
He shrugged and said, "Tell the brothers, even if you let go and kill, you are still doing harm to the people."
"this…"
Huama turned around, as if she didn't expect that the shopkeeper would agree so happily.
“Ah what, what a big deal, we have to rush to Jiayuguan tonight.”
“Go ahead and speed through, don't delay your trip.”
Waving his hand, Chen Yulou smiled lightly.
After receiving the order, Huamaguai couldn't suppress the smile on his face, "Shopkeeper, just take care of it."
While speaking.
He pulled the reins, and the red horse beneath him raised its hooves, let out a high-pitched neighing sound, and galloped to the front of the team.
Simply said something.
For a while, the mountain roar continued.
Although the guys didn't say it with their mouths, they were already thinking about it in their hearts.
A cloud of people follows an order.
The originally quiet mountain road was instantly broken by the thunderous sound of horse hooves. Amidst the smoke and dust, dozens of horses headed straight for the Xingxing Gorge.
"this…"
"Shopkeeper, will something happen?"
Seeing that they were so reckless, they did not send anyone to find out what was going on, nor did they form a siege. They just rushed in. Once the other party noticed it and already occupied the ground, it might lead to a situation of closing the door and attacking the tiger. .
After all, in the Xingxing Gorge, one man can block it and ten thousand others can't open it.
Although there are many of them.
But we can't be so messy.
"Won't."
Looking at Miss Hong's slightly frowning eyebrows, Chen Yulou just shook his head.
Not to mention that the Xingxingxia bandits had already gone to see the King of Hell.
With his current state.
With a sweep of his consciousness, there are no people or people on the mountain, and there is no way for demons and evil creatures to escape.
Seeing how confident he was, Miss Hong could only hide her worries in her heart.
Follow the team and stroll towards Xingxingxia Gorge.
A moment later.
Wait until they reach the pass.
However, they saw the kidnappers who had come up first, standing there with astonished faces, their faces full of surprise and confusion.
“What's going on?”
“Didn't I ask you to let go and fight?”
Chen Yulou raised his eyebrows, with a smile in the corner of his eyes.
“Something's wrong…”
Huamaguai is like waking up from a dream.
They searched the entire canyon several times along the way, but they didn't see even a ghost. However, the gang of sand bandits who blocked the road and built a den of thieves were still there.
The person seemed to have disappeared out of thin air.
“Gone?”
Listening to his narration, others were also surprised.
At Jiayuguan City that day.
They listened clearly to what those merchants said.
The sand bandits have occupied Xingxing Gorge and have caused trouble for many years. They have killed countless passers-by and made people panic, so much so that those who came later only dared to stay in the city and did not dare to take a step out.
As the pass from the Hexi Corridor to the Western Regions.
Xingxingxia is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
In the past, this was a battleground for military strategists.
Whoever occupies this place will have the initiative and advantage on the battlefield.
No matter how many people are involved, they will only be hanged.
I heard that the bandits had stolen countless goods in just a few years.
How could you give up such a good cornucopia so easily? “Could it have been wiped out?”
Hong girl looked around, thoughtfully.
She almost finished speaking.
A guy suddenly emerged from a low stone house under the cliff, clutching something tightly in his hand, and hurried to the crowd.
"Always in charge, spend time in charge."
“Look, this is what the villain found in the house.”
Hold something in your hand high.
Huamaguai looked back subconsciously.
The moment he saw it clearly, his expression changed. It was a shin bone.
Being from a family of writers, Guaizi is very familiar with human bones. The past events that his father told as stories since he was a child have been echoed in his mind many times.
Swipe at will.
He then saw that the tibia belonged to a middle-aged man. It seemed that he fell from something before he died and broke the leg bone. The most important thing is that he seemed to have been hit by a fire during his lifetime.
Fire?
How come? !
Huamaguai frowned and glanced around subconsciously.
There is no sign that this place has been burned.
“Have you discovered anything else?”
Withdraw your gaze and focus on the guy again.
“It...seems like there are still a lot of ashes.”
The guy hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and responded.
“Ashes?”
Hearing this, Huamaguai's face became even weirder. If he wanted to burn the corpse to ashes, ordinary fire would not be able to do it, unless it was... Luofu Phoenix Fire.
“Shopkeeper, this…”
Swallowing secretly, he suddenly turned back to look at Chen Yulou.
“It's okay, my mind is quite flexible, I thought of it so quickly.”
Feeling his gaze, Chen Yulou nodded and looked over with appreciation.
“It's really you.”
Now, Huamaguai still doesn't understand.
Those bandits didn't just disappear out of thin air, it was clearly the boss who took action.
"ah?"
“What's going on?”
“Are you always going to take action?”
Listening to the vague conversation between the two, the people around them who were still in the dark couldn't help but look at each other.
“Shopkeeper, what's going on? Aren't you always with us?”
Facing the red girl's beautiful eyes filled with confusion.
Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.
Didn't explain too much.
Just pointed towards the sky.
Everyone subconsciously looked up, but could see almost nothing except the blue sky and the mist.
The next moment.
The sound of a phoenix that penetrated the clouds and cracked the rocks came from the clouds.
The flowing fire falls.
“For God's sake, what is that?”
“It's not a meteorite, is it?”
“You kid, don't talk nonsense, that's Lord Luofu.”
“Luofu...it's really Luofu.”
Seeing that the fire was getting closer and closer, the terrifying fire was overwhelmingly shrouding the sky. The uninformed gang members felt that they could not open their eyes, fear was surging, and they were so horrified that they wanted to die.
This was the first time they saw Luofu.
But there are a lot of rumors about it on the mountain.
Some people even said seriously that it was an ancient alien species, a descendant of the phoenix. Others said it was Qingluan, Huo Peng, and so on.
It's just that a month and a half has passed before and after this moment.
They have never seen Luofu.
So, I never thought that it would suddenly fall from the sky.
At this moment, feeling the terrible pressure like the collapse of the sky, the timid person closed his eyes and prayed to the gods and Buddhas in the sky for the blessing of his ancestors.
Fortunately.
Wait until the raging fire appears in the sky several feet above your head.
Disappeared suddenly in an instant.
The pressure on everyone suddenly disappeared.
Open your eyes boldly and look.
That's when I discovered…
There is always a mysterious bird on my head and shoulders.
He is covered in colorful feathers and his eyes are burning.
Looks like the legendary phoenix bird.
Facing everyone's awe or curiosity, it seemed as if it didn't see it. It just combed its feathers on its own without looking at them.
“It's still not quite right.”
“Brother Chen, I didn't seem to notice the aura of Luofu before I came here.”
See it suddenly appear.
This is not surprising to Partridge Whistle, as it has long been commonplace.
But now that he has built the foundation, it stands to reason that such a big movement on the Xingxing Gorge should not be hidden from his awareness, but from beginning to end, he has not noticed anything.
These words together.
Huamaguai and others also looked over with puzzled faces.
Although they are not as good as partridge whistles and can see clearly in all directions, their five senses are far superior to ordinary people. The appearance of Luofu is so shocking, and the attack is even more terrifying.
Plus this trip to the plains.
The fire here in Xingxing Gorge is like a sea, and it cannot be hidden from everyone's eyes and ears.
“That's because…”
“Luofu had already taken action as soon as he left last time.”
Chen Yulou smiled faintly.
The gentle words made everyone feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
"this…"
The group of people looked at each other.
Finally I understand why I didn't notice anything along the way.
What's even more frightening is that he has never mentioned it for so long.
“Well done!”
"How many people have been harmed by these grandsons? The rift valley in front is full of bones. They must be all passing traders who died in their hands."
Huamaguai was the first to react.
They were the first to come.
There is only three feet left to dig into the Xingxing Gorge.
The pit of bones did not escape their search.
Even those who eat the food of the dead feel chills when they see it.
“That's right, it's a pity that we have to start early, otherwise the brothers will definitely be angry today...”
As soon as the words fell.
The guys who reacted also spoke one after another.
Everyone was filled with indignation.
Although Changshengshan was also born in the green forest and was said to be a bandit, he never disdained killing people, setting fires, or robbing homes and homes. These grandsons all defiled the word Jianghu people.
Hear the words.
Chen Yulou didn't say much.
In troubled times, there are countless such things.
Changsheng Mountain is under his control, and he has done many things like smoking, eating, drinking, and gambling in the past. It can only be said that he can only guarantee that one-third of an acre will not bully the market or rob civilian girls. thing.
"Let's go. There is Jiayuguan City a few dozen miles ahead. We need some supplies and get on our way as soon as possible."
Think of this.
Chen Yulou breathed out.
It's still early in the morning, and at the speed they're going, there's absolutely no problem reaching Jiayuguan before dark.
No more than that.
This time he did not plan to enter the city again.
He wanted to pass through the Hexi Corridor as soon as possible, pass through Xiliang, and then cross the Qinling Mountains to visit Lantian Longling.
This is also the way to go.
Commitment to Yang Fang.
“Yes, from the shopkeeper.”
Following his order.
Everyone put their minds aside.
The team stopped at the pass of the canyon without further delay and headed straight into the valley like a black dragon. (End of chapter)
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