Nightwatcher

The courtyard door was opened, and Baihu led eight cloaked men into the hall.

The hall was brightly lit with candles, and there were Ji Xuan and his team, as well as the fourth-rank spies of Tianji Palace stationed in Yongzhou City.

Ji Xuan got up to meet him, and greeted him with cupped hands:

"Meet a few seniors..."

The leader, Canglong, gave an "um", nodded towards Xu Yuanshuang and Xu Yuanhuai, and sat down on his own, while the seven cloaked men stood silently behind him.

"Have you found that person?"

Canglong asked, his voice was hoarse and low, as if his throat had been injured.

"You should know that even if the Palace Master comes in person, it will be very difficult to find that person."

The fourth-rank spy of Tianji Palace said calmly.

Canglong nodded, and a hoarse and deep voice came from under the cloak:

"Where's the Dragon Qi host?"

"Still looking for it." The secret agent of Tianji Palace replied.

After a moment of silence, Canglong's tone was cold:

"I'm very dissatisfied with your efficiency. Buddhism, Tianji Palace, and you guys have been tossing for many days. It's fine if you don't find that person, and you haven't even found a dragon energy host."

Was that person referring to Xu Qian or Sun Xuanji? Ji Xuan and the others thought to themselves.

"Yongzhou City has a population of hundreds of thousands, trying to find someone accurately is like finding a needle in a haystack." The fourth-rank spy said:

"It doesn't matter how long it takes, we just need to find the dragon energy host before that person."

"Tell me about your plan." Canglong was noncommittal and did not dwell on this topic.

The secret agent of Tianji Palace said slowly:

"It's very simple. Find the dragon aura host that Mr. Jixuan met in Qingzhou. He is one of the nine dragon auras, which is enough to lure that person out. In order to be faster than the other party, Buddhist monks will be in Yongzhou city day and night." patrol".

"He will definitely cast a mouse trap and hinder the progress of the search. We will take the opportunity to find the host.

"Currently, it is known that there are Daoist Luo Yuheng and Tianjian Sun Xuanji next to Xu Qian."

Canglong raised his hand and interrupted:

"Does he know our combat strength?"

"Buddhism has already scared the snake, he knows the number of masters in Buddhism. As for you" Chen Mi Tan glanced at Xu Yuanshuang, said:

"Most of them know it well."

Canglong took advantage of the situation to look at Xu Yuanshuang, without asking any further questions, he said:

"Since this is the case, the chances of him giving up this dragon qi are greater. There are nine dragon qis. It is a better choice to give up one dragon qi that is almost impossible to obtain, leave Yongzhou, and look for the rest of the dragon qi."

The secret agent of Tianji Palace said with a smile:

"No hunt is destined to return with a full reward, so next, Canglong Qisu stopped all missions, lurking in the rivers and lakes, tracking Xu Qian's whereabouts until he was captured.

"If he retreats after knowing the difficulty, we will laugh at the dragon energy and bring the host back to Qianlong City. It is also our task to hinder the Dafeng from gathering the dragon energy. The longer the dragon energy is scattered outside, the more chaotic the Dafeng will be."

At this time, Xu Yuanhuai said loudly: "Canglong, when hunting Xu Qian, I want you to kill him."

Canglong let out a "huh" and laughed hoarsely:

"His life is very precious. Master Yuan Huai has a grudge against him?"

Xu Yuanhuai gritted his teeth: "The hatred is as deep as the sea."

Xu Yuanshuang next to him lowered his head, propped his elbows on the armrest of the chair, rested his forehead with his right hand, and looked like he didn't want to talk.

She knew that in Xu Yuanhuai's heart, she was determined to be defiled by Xu Qian, and she didn't believe her explanation at all.

There is no supporting explanation for this kind of thing, no one believes it, and it will only get darker and darker.

Xu Yuanshuang had already given up.

Canglong said indifferently: "When the time comes to capture Xu Qian, let the young master torture him, and save his life."

His tone was relaxed and confident.

Qihuan Danxiang interjected:

"This person has strange methods and is proficient in several Gu techniques, which is worth exploring."

Liu Hongmian giggled and said:

"The second-rank Arhat of Buddhism, the third-rank Vajra, and Canglong Qisu, and we will help form an encirclement. As long as Xu Qian takes the bait, he will be unable to escape. No one can save him."

Everyone agrees with her words.

The main force of the hunt is the masters of the Transcendent Realm, but the combat power of Ji Xuan's team and the secret agents of the Tianji Palace, these fourth-rank masters, are actually just as terrifying.

Every fourth-rank master is a well-known existence in the Jianghu, and he is by no means a mere fish.

Ji Xuan suddenly said: "How can we ensure that Buddhism will not turn back and compete with us for dragon energy?"

Canglong Qisu's combat strength can be compared with that of the third rank, but compared with the Buddhist forces in Yongzhou City, it is still far behind.

Detective Chen replied:

"Don't worry about it."

He didn't explain.

Ji Xuan scanned the crowd slowly, lowered his head, and slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

Heavy snow fell one after another, and soon a thin layer of snow accumulated on the official road outside the city.

Two figures in cloaks shuttled through the wind and snow, with a soft "creak" sound from the soles of their feet.

"The gates are closed."

The tall and burly Heng Yuan raised his head and glanced at the pitch-black city.

Between the closed city gate and the dark city head, there are two words engraved: Yongzhou!

They followed the two seniors of Tianzong all the way to Yongzhou.

After this period of painstaking training, Hengyuan finally mastered the Vajra Divine Art, and his combat power entered the fourth rank.

But the solemnity and sadness between his brows are also increasing day by day.

Chu Yuanzhen summoned Feijian and said, "Go into the city."

"etc."

Heng Yuan looked in the direction of the city gate and said in a low voice, "There is someone."

He approached slowly, and there were two figures curled up at the gate of the city, one big and one small, wearing ragged clothes, an old man with a wrinkled face, and a skinny child.

It seems to be a pair of grandparents.

They hugged each other tightly in the cold wind and snow, and the embers of life had already been extinguished.

"Amitabha."

Hengyuan tried to separate them, but found that the grandparent and grandson were completely frozen, like cold, lifeless sculptures.

This monk, who was obviously a monk, but with a strong compassionate heart, used his hands to dig a hole in the ground that was mixed with icicles and as stiff as iron, and buried the corpses of his grandparents.

He sat in front of the grave and recited scriptures for salvation.

Chu Yuanzhen stood aside and watched, silent.

This kind of thing has happened to them many times since the beginning of winter.

Every year there are bones frozen to death, but this winter is particularly difficult, and those from poor families can still linger on.

It is basically impossible for the displaced, or refugees or beggars, to survive this winter.

So, how many people will die this winter?

Chu Yuanzhen didn't know, but he knew that such a population reduction would bring terrible negative effects.

He knew even more that all of this was just a prelude.

Winter has just begun.

And the whole winter is still a prelude.

"It's better to go back!"

Chu Zhuangyuan said softly, it is unclear whether he said this to the grandparents in the grave or to himself.

Green apricot orchard.

Xu Qi'an woke up regularly, felt the soft and tender body in his arms, subconsciously hugged her waist, and buried her face in the beauty's neck.

The next moment, he opened his eyes suddenly and realized something was wrong.

Last night's double cultivation ended in the hot spring under the half push of the "conservative" Luo Yuheng, adding another point to Xu Qi'an's "experience".

Double cultivation in water, the degree of physical pleasure is no better than that in bed.

But the experience of dual cultivation, sensory stimulation, and the degree of satisfaction in the heart. Hehehe.

After returning to the house, Luo Yuheng of the sage's time did not let him in, and Xu Qi'an rested in the outer room.

So the question is, who is the woman in the arms?

It's Luo Yuheng!

In Xu Qi'an's sight, there appeared the stunning face of the national teacher. Today, she is like a lilac flower in the morning mist, bearing a touch of sadness.

"woke up?"

Luo Yuheng smiled, rested his head on his shoulder, and said softly:

"Don't move, I think it's more reassuring to just lean on you like this."

As she spoke, she closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly like cattail fans.

Today's national teacher seems to be a little different. Xu Qi'an observed the enemy's situation, and the seven emotions quickly flashed in his mind. Fear, anger, and desire have passed away. Among the remaining four emotions, which one is her now?

After an unknown amount of time, listening to the sound of wind and snow outside, Luo Yuheng hooked his neck with both hands, and said softly:

"Go to the attic to watch the snow."

There are many attics in Qingxingyuan, the tallest is a four-story building.

There is a watchtower on each floor, which is where Gongsun Xiangyang used to entertain guests and climb up to look far.

In the restaurant on the fourth floor, on the soft seats, Luo Yuheng was nestled in Xu Qi'an's arms, wearing a long Taoist robe, her breasts were half exposed, and her hair was messy.

Her face was flushed, her eyebrows and eyes were charming, and she was still immersed in the aftertaste of joy.

Holding the wine glass in one hand, Xu Qi'an held the national teacher's shoulder in the other, and entered the sage's time, looking at the gray sky with neither joy nor sorrow, the heavy snow is still there.

Luo Yuheng took the wine glass in his hand, drank it down in one gulp, and sighed faintly:

"Raise a glass and get drunk alone, after drinking Feixue, you will be dazed for another year.

"Xu Qi'an, do you know my age?"

Xu Qi'an tentatively asked: "Forty?"

Luo Yuheng didn't speak, the sadness in his eyes grew stronger.

"What is this? After you pass the catastrophe, you will become a land immortal with a long lifespan and eternal youth. Even at four hundred years old, she is more beautiful than an eighteen-year-old woman."

Xu Qi'an immediately sent sweet words.

Luo Yuheng shook his head slightly, "My age is more than enough to be your mother, Mu Nanzhi is right."

She had a sad face: "I know that you are not a good match. If it spreads, it will be easier to make people laugh."

This... The corner of Xu Qi'an's mouth twitched, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

This national teacher is a female literary youth!

Talking to female Wenqing, an unintentional mistake may touch the sensitive part of the other party's heart.

Xu Qi'an would not pay any attention to other female literary youths.

But since he is the national teacher, his heart moved, and he said affectionately:

"Love knows no age or race. I agree with the National Teacher, so why should I care about other people's eyes.

"Life is precious, love is higher.

"The national teacher is in my heart, higher than life."

When it comes to sweet talk, Xu Baipro's rank is actually no worse than Shengzi.

It's just that the women who are related to him are all high-ranking, sweet talk is not very effective, only framing will make you happy.

The reason why Xu Qi'an said these words was because he wanted to drag the National Teacher Society to death.

Taking advantage of her current youthful state, encourage her to say something that will make her roll all over the floor in shame when she thinks about it in the future.

Life is precious, and love is more expensive. Luo Yuheng murmured several times, his face flushed strangely, and said softly:

"It's not in vain that I have worked hard for twenty years and did not compromise with Emperor Yuan Jing. When your trip to the rivers and lakes is over, we will officially become Taoist couples."

Xu Qi'an earnestly and kindly said:

"Just say you love me."

Luo Yuheng blushed and said angrily, "I hate it."

"Call Xu Lang quickly."

"Xu, Xu Lang."

Xu Qi'an shivered, with goosebumps all over his body, but his heart was extremely excited.

Haha, National Teacher, you also have today. When the double cultivation is over and you return to the original state, you must be rolling all over the floor in shame when you think of the experience of these seven days. Let's see how you put on airs in front of me in the future.

Luo Yuheng was shy for a moment, but was suddenly replaced by sorrow, sighed and said:

"On that day, Jinlian told me that you have good fortune and are the best object for double cultivation. I resisted if you could help me extinguish the fire of karma.

"Double cultivation means becoming a Taoist couple, but at that time, you were just a small silver gong.

"But later you gradually emerged. After the Chuzhou massacre case, I actually recognized you in my heart. I thought that if you grow up, it's okay to be my dual monk.

"Since then, I have been thinking about how to improve our relationship with you. But I am old enough to be your mother. I am both a national teacher and a Daoist leader, so I really can't hold back my face. I have been troubled for a long time.

"Just to give you the talisman sword, I have hesitated for a long time. Later, when you went to Chuzhou, I still only sent the talisman through Chu Yuanzhen. Actually, I wanted to give you the amulet in person.

"Later, you had to ask me for help because you wanted to check Yuanjing. I was secretly happy at that time."

The more Xu Qi'an heard, the more something was wrong. Hearing this, he suddenly panicked.

National Teacher, National Teacher, please shut up, please.

I just want you to die, not looking for death.

Luo Yuheng has spoken out his inner experience, what does it mean?

It means that when she recovers and remembers this passage, there is a high probability that she will slash him with a sword and kill him.

"What's wrong with you? Your heartbeat is so wild."

Luo Yuheng frowned.

"No, nothing, just a little scared."

Xu Qi'an pulled the corner of his mouth stiffly.

Having said that, he also confirmed that Luo Yuheng did have a good impression of him, and he didn't just use it.

The "sorrow" personality inherits a good impression of him, but the probability is magnified. The real Luo Yuheng's affection for him is not so exaggerated.

However, this was before.

After this double cultivation, this affection will more or less qualitatively change.

At this moment, Luo Yuheng frowned slightly, and looked outside: "Someone is attacking the barrier."

She immediately wrapped her robe and fastened her belt, covering the naked spring light.

And Xu Qi'an had already got up, strolled to the observation deck, and looked down.

Downstairs in the vast expanse of whiteness, Li Lingsu stood on the path, manipulating the flying sword to continuously impact the barrier.

He didn't seem to notice Xu Qi'an on the observation deck.

Until Luo Yuheng withdrew the talisman, Shengzi felt something in his heart, looked up, and said loudly:

"Senior, the Gongsun family has sent a message, and found the boy you are looking for."

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