Chapter 139 Saint Jade Butterfly (6k)
The girl's hands are crystal clear and moist, like mutton-fat jade, while You Su's hands are gentle and rough, in sharp contrast.
It was as if the girl had touched a man's hand for the first time. Her face turned into a pomegranate, and she was ashamed to speak.
And just as the hands were joining each other, the surrounding soundtrack changed to a different rhythm. The sounds of gold and stone became less and less, and the sounds of silk and bamboo became more and more. The tunes were lingering and pathos, and the atmosphere was tender and affectionate, making people seem to see something happening in the world. A couple who can't control their love in a sea of flowers. The remaining six dancers also retreated to both sides, leaving the stage entirely to You Su and the girl.
You Su has not danced since he was born, let alone the slowness caused by blindness. But the girl kept leading him very considerately. The shyness just now disappeared in an instant, and she turned into the confident and generous dancer she was at the beginning.
In fact, her self-confidence is not unfounded. Among all the dancers, she is the well-deserved queen.
Her silk hair is dyed with ink, and her colorful ribbons are flowing. Sometimes she raises her wrists and lowers her eyebrows, sometimes she lightly relaxes her hands. The delicate parts are like pink peach petals, and the posture is like an orchid.
Beside the Jade Ring Pond, she clearly has no cultivation, but she is the Misty Fairy who came from Lingbo.
You Su, who was in the middle of the Lingtai, looked clumsy in front of her like an ordinary person who was fascinated by the fairy on the shore.
But fortunately, You Su's sword training skills are still there, and his body is not too stiff. His reaction is very fast, and he does not lose touch with the girl's dance. Driven by the girl, he gradually entered a better state, his feet were light, his clothes were fluttering, Huo Ruyi shot the nine sunsets, and he was like a group of emperors flying dragons.
Yu Mengyu looked at the dance of the two people on the dance floor with fascination in her eyes. In their eyes, this pair, a pair made in heaven, are inseparable.
But the music took a turn for the worse, and the soul-stirring sound of the flute suddenly rose, sweeping away the affectionate atmosphere. The six invisible dancers dancing with long sleeves turned into a sea of flowers and enveloped the two of them.
You Su was at a loss, and his steps stopped in place. The girl seemed to be swept away by a sea of flowers, and her figure began to retreat continuously. She reluctantly held You Su's hand, as if she was saying goodbye to you even if the sky fell and the earth fell.
At this moment, the music stopped suddenly, and the two people’s fingers were suddenly separated like a string on a guzheng being broken.
From then on, the dance ended.
The maids who were watching all had expressions of sadness in their eyes, as if they were watching a tragic drama of love that cannot be achieved.
You Su was also stunned and lost. Although it was just a music and dance, he felt as if he had really lost a very important person.
After a long silence, the female concubines dispersed, and the girl emerged from the crowd. Her dark hair was draped down like a waterfall on the side, her pink smoked gauze skirt meandered to the floor, and she smiled lightly on her plain and elegant face. Even if a large area of skin is exposed, it doesn't look seductive at all.
"Young Master You, you are quite talented in dancing."
The girl laughed quietly, the sound was like a pool of water flowing under the moon.
You Su came back to his senses and bowed: "It was the fairy who taught me well."
"The first half may be the joint contribution of You Gongzi and the concubine, but in the second half, the hero is so panic-stricken It’s a feeling that Young Master You has performed to the extreme on his own, and it has nothing to do with my concubine.”
The girl covered her mouth and smiled softly, her eyes curved into a crescent moon.
You Su had a stern expression on his face, knowing that the girl was probably laughing at him for being too playful when he parted with her just now.
"Fairy, don't make fun of You Su. I'll tell you the truth, this is my first time dancing."
But the girl raised her eyes and tangled her fingers nervously:
"Young Master You misunderstood, I never meant to make fun of you! I really think You Young Master is good at this! Originally, I thought You Young Master would be as stupid as you said, but you are far beyond what I am capable of. Unexpectedly, I was so happy that I laughed."
You Su was slightly stunned, "The fairy is too praised, but You Su still knows himself."
The girl stretched out her jade arms. He said, "Young Master You, please don't belittle yourself. Please sit down and wait until I tell you the story of this dance. Then you will know why I said you danced well."
You Sushun She guided him and sat cross-legged in her seat, while the girl sat opposite him, and the refreshing fragrance of flowers drifted towards Yousu.
You Su sat upright, waiting for the beauty to speak. The girl smiled lightly, her lips parted lightly:
"Young Master You doesn't know that this dance is called 'Jade Immortal Benching Pond', but its allusion is not fictitious. , but a true story that happened in the history of Yuhuan Pool. There has always been a saint in the pool. Although she is not the head of the family, she is still of great status and is regarded as the projection of Yuhuan Pool in the world. "< br>
You Su nodded slightly, "Well, I have heard a little about it."
During Yu Hazy's narration in the daytime, he also had a little understanding of the Holy Maiden of Yuhuan Pond. There will only be one saint, chosen through a special method. Each one has unparalleled talent and beauty, but they often die young, like a stunning flower with a very short flowering period.
“There is a saint in history who has been crowned Yuhuanchi since she was born. She is even more talented and has high hopes for Yuhuanchi. Although the saint of Yuhuanchi is unparalleled in the world, as a symbol of Yuhuanchi, The saint could never leave the Yuhuan Pond, but she couldn't help but fall in love with someone she shouldn't have fallen in love with, a fisherman who accidentally entered the Yuhuan Pond. "
"She knew the relationship between her and the fisherman. There would be no good outcome, but this could not erase the love that sprouted in her heart. One day, she escaped from Yuhuan Pond to meet him. She turned into a mortal woman and married the fisherman, thinking that they would. They grew old together like this, but Yuhuanchi Immortal still found her. She was unable to resist her fate, so she flew across the silvery Yuhuan Lake in front of the fisherman and returned to Yuhuanchi to continue her mission."
"And the fisherman was deprived of the qualification to sail. He could only play the flute music he and the saint had composed together on the bank of Yuhuan Lake every night, looking forward to the return of his lover until he died. That night the saint did not die. To be able to hear this flute music that she could never tire of hearing again, she flew to the center of the lake, leaving behind this strange dance based on the flute music that contained joys and sorrows, and then she fell into the lake and passed away forever."
The girl spoke eloquently, her tone was not sad, but the maids around her were about to burst into tears.
Although the story is not new, the true love will never die. You Su also said with emotion:
"Obviously there is only a lake separating us, but it is like an insurmountable natural chasm, making the two fall in love. It’s really sad to see people separated forever.”
If it were just a lake, it would be easy to cross it, but Yuhuan Lake symbolizes the irreparable gap between immortals and mortals. Therefore, in this world, it is rare for immortals and mortals to fall in love. The black-haired person gives the white-haired person a gift, which is a regret and relief for the white-haired person, but the black-haired person will be trapped in emptiness and torture for the rest of his life.
"Young Master You is right. As a first-time dancer, you perfectly demonstrated the panic and powerlessness of the fisherman when they parted ways. If you were really a great dancer, you wouldn't be able to perform this charm. So, Only I can say that Mr. You is a good dancer."
The girl raised her wine glass, and the wine in the glass was fragrant. She said:
"I have been talking to myself for a long time, and I have forgotten it. Introduce yourself, Mr. You, don’t blame me. My name is Yudie, and I am the Lotus Saint of Yuhuanchi’s generation. Yudie punished herself with a glass of wine and apologized to Mr. You.” After saying this, she raised her head. , drink the wine in the cup in one gulp.
She seemed to be drinking too much, and it actually got stuck in her throat. She coughed quietly, and the fullness in her chest also fell. By the time I finished drinking, my face was already tinged with beauty.
Although you couldn't see, You Su quietly turned his head. He also raised his wine glass and said:
"You Su didn't know the identity of the Jade Butterfly Saint, and rashly danced with you. It was also a fault, and You Su also punished himself with a drink. "
You Su also drank the wine in one gulp, and the fragrance filled his chest instantly, as if there were warm coals burning in his belly. Only then did he realize that this was no ordinary wine, but a wine that could intoxicate an immortal.
Can this Jade Butterfly Saint have no cultivation at all, can she still drink this kind of fairy brew?
"Young Master You is indeed as described in the book. He is a clear young master with a bright jade as bright as the pine moon." Yu Die glanced at You Su without noticing and praised softly.
"The saint is ridiculously praised, and the wild books cannot be trusted. They are all untrue and empty words."
"So in the eyes of Mr. You, the Holy Mountain Chao Bao is also considered a wild book? The sacred mountains The Chao Bao is written by the Cardinal Pavilion who specializes in collecting information at the gate of the Immortal Ancestor Pagoda. It is the most widely circulated and authoritative book and newspaper in the Holy Mountain. It is published every seven days and writes everything about the Holy Mountain in the latest seven days. In a volume, it was put on the cover of the Chao Bao, which made it shine."
Yudie smiled and said, "Since she was born, Yudie has grown up by the Yuhuan Pond. Having met an outsider, this newspaper is an important channel for me to get to know people outside the pool. I can't bear to read every publication. Now that I have really seen the person in the book in real life, Yudie can't help but invite Young Master You. Let’s dance together, please don’t blame me.”
No wonder this saint is so enthusiastic, it turns out to be true.
You Su Qian said:
"The saint is worried too much. You are also a legendary figure to You Su. It is a blessing to see you today."
"You Su The young master can’t even lie. Yuhuanchi has been hiding from the world, and his reputation has been reduced a lot, let alone a saint like me who has no cultivation level. What legend can I have outside?"
You Su? I was slightly stunned, and even more curious in my heart. Aren't these saints all extremely talented people, regarded as the mainstay of Yuhuan Pool? Why is Jade Butterfly a mortal?
“Okay, let’s not talk about this anymore.” Yudie filled herself up with wine again and said with a smile, “Young Master You came from afar, and the three heads of the family wanted to greet him in person, but they all decided to I have something important to do, so they specially asked me to entertain Mr. You well, so I held a banquet in Xiaochi Palace. I hope Mr. You likes it, so I offer you a drink."
As she spoke, she raised the jade wine glass again.
You Su was a little hesitant. It is very easy for ordinary people to become drunk after drinking immortal wine.
Seeing the hesitation, Yudie looked a little sad and said: "The court newspaper said that Young Master You was born blind, but he never took the initiative to say that he was blind. Instead, he regarded himself as an ordinary person. Some people don't understand You. Yudie can empathize with the young master's behavior. Among the monks, how can Yudie, a mortal, be born with a disability? Everyone cares about me in every possible way, but Yudie doesn't want others to look at me with a normal heart. ? I thought Young Master You would be sympathetic to my problem, and I have never treated you like a blind person, but I didn’t expect Young Master You to be just like everyone else..."
Her voice was choked with sobs at the end of her words.
You Su felt a chill in his heart and secretly sighed that he was actually a 'good person' who labeled others as weak without permission.
He then raised his glass and said loudly:
"What the saint said is very true. It is difficult to find a true friend, but I respect the saint."
Jade Die heard it As soon as I spoke, my eyebrows brightened and my eyes widened, just like the snow melting in spring. She couldn't wait to raise her glass again, clinking it with You Su from a distance, and then drank it down in one gulp. She was not used to alcohol, so she couldn't help but cough softly after drinking.
You Su swallowed the flower wine and reminded: "The fairy wine has a strong taste, so it is better for the saint to drink it slowly."
Yudie wiped away the remaining water droplets from the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. , with a rosy complexion, apologized: "Young Master reminds me that it's the Jade Butterfly that's too big. Although the wine is good, we shouldn't neglect these delicacies. Yu Meng Yu Hao, come and cut the fish for Young Master You."
Hearing her greeting, the twin sisters standing at the side leaned forward and opened the wooden box on the chopping board in front of the table.
A faint frost rose up, and what was in the box was a piece of processed fish meat. The fish meat was white to transparent, like a crystal clear ice brick. "This is the best fish belly from the white dragon carp in Yuhuan Pond. If the white dragon carp is too small, the meat will be tender but easy to get greasy. If the white dragon carp is too big, the meat will be tight but bland. Only the hundred-year-old white dragon carp has the best taste. This one is just right. One hundred years old, extremely rare. Mr. You, please try it.”
I didn’t expect that just a plate of fish has so many details.
You Su lamented the material luxury of these immortals, while Yu Meng Yulong had already put on special gloves made of fish maw, and carefully sliced the fresh fish for You Su.
The two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, picked up a piece of fish, dipped each in a secret saucer, and then fed it to You Su with their own hands. The warm fragrance throws you into your arms, and it is difficult for anyone to refuse.
You Su sighed lowly and was about to stop them, but Yudie said coldly first:
"Yu Mengyu Yulu! Don't go beyond the rules!"
Yu Die Meng Yulu was frightened by the young lady and quickly retracted her hand. The two looked at each other and could only apologize in a low voice. In my heart, I thought involuntarily that feeding fish to fish is a prescribed courtesy for entertaining guests. The lady should know better than them. How can this be considered an violation of the rules?
The young lady was so excited, as if... she was jealous.
You Su secretly thanked Saint Jade Butterfly for her thoughtfulness, and then picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks. His mouth was full of fat and had a refreshing taste. It was indeed the best fish belly. No wonder Lao Yu regarded it as a treasure that day.
"Young Master, how does it taste?" Yudie asked eagerly.
You Su nodded, "I have endless aftertaste. If I eat this fish often, I'm afraid I won't even need to practice anymore."
"I've eaten so many white dragon carp, but I still can't get close. "Yes." Yudie's tone was a little sad, and she resumed, "There are many delicacies behind, Mr. You, you have to try them all, but you won't be able to eat them again after leaving Yuhuan Pond."
Table. On the board, there are indeed a dazzling array of delicacies: meatballs made of fresh fish roe, and drunken shrimps and crabs marinated in flower wine...
The most peculiar thing is a glass tall cup. , there was a cup of very light vinegar, and in the vinegar water, there were small transparent fish swimming, and they could only be distinguished by their eyes and the golden thread on the fish's body.
“This is a very special kind of small fish in the Yuhuan Pond, called the jade tendon fish. This size is already its mature size. Eat it directly with this golden fruit vinegar, and the taste will be wonderful.”< br>
Yu Die patiently introduced each one to You Su.
You Su took a brief sip, and the jade fish jumped and tumbled in his mouth. He gently bit it down and it was as crisp as chewing ice. The splash of fish juice blended with the sweet and sour fruit vinegar, leaving a fragrant fragrance on his lips and teeth. What's even more amazing is that the golden thread seems to have a special effect. After eating it, you can immediately feel the meridians on your body becoming active.
“The delicacies in Yuhuanchi are truly the most amazing that Yousu has ever tasted.”
You Su commented like this, but his tone was no longer as novel and exciting as it was at the beginning.
Yu Die was very keenly aware of You Su’s reluctance to limit the topic to food, and took the initiative:
“Far beyond the fine wines and delicacies, everything in the Yuhuan Pond is incomparably mysterious. . Master You has his own purpose in visiting Yuhuan Pond. I wonder what the purpose of Master You’s trip is?” Grasp the most appropriate scale during the conversation.
"I came here on the orders of the third elder of Xuanxiao Sect and Venerable Bihua, and I want to exchange treasures for a lotus root heart."
"Lotus root heart?" Jade Butterfly's beautiful eyes flickered, "Is Venerable Bihua the Master of Spiritual Plants? It is said that she attained enlightenment under an old tree. Not only did the old tree take on new life, it also evolved into a unique sacred tree in the world, named 'Illuminating the Past and the Present'?"< br>
“It’s her.”
“What does Venerable Bihua need Lotus Root Heart for?” Yudie was a little curious.
You Su shook his head, "I don't know that either."
"Venerable Bihua is unparalleled in the world in the way of spiritual cultivation. She wants the lotus root heart. Could it be that she wants to do it again?" Cultivation of a lotus pond?" Yudie speculated to herself, admiring with a look of fascination, "She is really a powerful woman with ability and ambition... Yuhuanchi will not reject her, we Agree to exchange.”
You Su was a little surprised. He didn't expect things to develop so smoothly:
"The saint didn't ask the third elder first what he wanted in exchange for it?"
Unexpectedly, Yudie smiled brightly, " If the third elder is willing to exchange it, can he exchange it for a treasure inferior to the lotus root heart? In that case, why bother asking? "
This eighteen-year-old girl seems to have a spirit that transcends her age. Smart and free-spirited.
"The saint is right, then when will I be able to exchange lotus root hearts with Yuhuanchi?"
Yudie looked a little guilty and replied:
"To be honest, lotus root hearts are one of the rarest treasures in Yuhuan Pool. A batch will only grow and mature every hundred years, and only two or three of these batches are useful, and they are extremely difficult to preserve. Therefore, Yuhuan Pool also I can't get the goods to exchange with You Gongzi, but fortunately, the next batch of lotus root hearts will mature in ten days."
"How lucky?"
Jade Butterfly. He smiled restrainedly and said, "Young Master You is a genius. He has his own destiny. You just need to wait patiently." Not much left. Instead of coming back after returning to the clan, it is indeed best to wait here.
"Then You Su will be bothering you for ten more days."
"Young Master You's coming here should be regarded as a visit, but how can it be regarded as disturbing? Now that the task is worry-free, Young Master You's business is done, so it's time to relax You should concentrate on enjoying the beauty of Yuhuan Pond. Yuhuan Pond cannot escape from the world. There have been no guests for a long time. It is up to You Gongzi to remind the world of Yuhuan Pond."
"Then You Su really has a heavy responsibility. "You Su took a sip and said thoughtfully, "I'm just a little curious, why..."
"Young Master." Yudie raised her glass and interrupted You Su, "Young Master is the only one. It’s your first day at Yuhuan Pond, so don’t be impatient. There’s still a lot of time ahead. Whatever you want to know and get, Yuhuan Pond will definitely satisfy you.”
You Su was stunned for a moment, and then it was over. Returning to his natural state, he smiled and said:
"What the saint said is, I offer you a drink, and the saint can just taste it."
Yudie Qiao smiled beautifully and looked at You Susha However, her beautiful eyes were shining like a drinking fairy. She drank the glass of wine for the third time and said:
"Young Master You, how about we also make a deal?"
"Holy It doesn’t matter if you say it.”
“You have questions, but I can’t tell you them all for no reason. How about you do me a favor and I’ll answer you a question?”
"The holy girl has a body of ten thousand gold, what kind of work does she need You Su to help with?"
Yudie stood up, the cool evening breeze seemed to blow away the drunkenness on her body, she saw Looking out the window of Xiaochi Palace, I feel almost lost in thought.
"There is a lot of help. They are all afraid of me and protect me, but Mr. You is different...you are the special one, so only you can help me."
You Su She was startled and followed the girl's gaze to look out the window. The calm Yuhuan Pond reflected the stars. In the girl's eyes was an irrepressible desire to leave the lake that imprisoned her.
But he knew very well that a smart person like Yu Die would not really expect him to take her away, otherwise he would not directly tell him a story with obvious metaphors like 'Yu Xian Ben Chi' , and let him personally visit it.
This is precisely her sober and distressing performance. She is hinting to You Su that the experiences of her predecessors are tragic and she will not become like that. She also hopes that You Su will not give birth to unrealistic children. fantasy.
Her life has long been integrated with this lake. She cannot leave here at all. She just hopes to have a stone like You Su to bring some ripples to the calm lake.
"Saint Jade Butterfly...what do you want me to help you with?"
Jade Butterfly turned around, her skirt fluttering, she sat down again and looked at You Su with bright eyes:
"Young Master You, please tell me all your legendary stories in Xuanxiao Sect."
"Why is the saint interested in this experience of mine?"
"There are only a few descriptions of Mr. You in the newspaper. Although it is vivid on the page, it ultimately lacks some personal experience. Shocking. Now that the person in the book is in front of me, I am certainly willing to hear the details."
"I'm afraid the saint will be disappointed."
"Don't worry, sir, what kind of story is in Yudie. It sounds like it will be interesting." The girl slapped the table and said, "Yu Meng! Go get some more wine!"
You Su Jian frowned, but he wanted to refuse. On the lips, it turned into a long and leisurely narration...
Yudie felt that every word coming out of his mouth seemed to be addictive, making her fascinated by it. Every time she talks about something exciting, she can't help but widen her eyes and clap her hands in response. You Su was also influenced by her and became more and more energetic as she spoke.
Unknowingly, the glasses were mingling, the candlelight was flickering, and the stars were changing.
You Su was lying on the ground drunkenly with Mo Songjian in his arms, muttering something vaguely in his mouth.
Yu Die directly lifted the wine cup and drank deeply. The wine went down her goose neck, slid over the delicate collarbone and flowed into the ravine.
She looked at You Su’s face, not hiding the obsession in her eyes:
"Young Master You is drunk...Yu Meng, Yu Lu, please help Young Master You go back to rest."
Yu Meng glanced at Yudie playfully and said tentatively:
"Miss, why not Take advantage of this opportunity..."
"Yumeng, this is just the first day. He can't be anxious, and neither can we..."
(End of this chapter)