Chapter 186: Gift from Phoenix Feather Mountain God
All the way from the mountain village back to the dangerous cliffs on both sides of the Phoenix Valley.
Luofu didn't even have time to breathe a sigh of relief.
He lowered his head and looked down.
A pair of eyes flickered, filled with anxiety.
However, it didn't wait for its sight to pierce through the thick fog barrier beneath it.
A deep gaze fell on it one step ahead.
“Where have you been?”
Chen Yulou smiled faintly.
There was not much emotion or anger in the voice.
He actually just woke up from his trance, but he knew Luofu very well.
This guy is usually unruly, but he has never been so uneasy. He knows with his toes that he must have made a mistake, otherwise he wouldn't be like this.
“No, I didn’t go anywhere.”
Luofu’s heart sank, he avoided looking and pretended to be calm.
“Oh?”
Chen Yulou's eyes smiled even more.
It just has the word lying written all over its face.
"I remember this place is called Phoenix Valley, and the village at the foot of the mountain has the custom of worshiping the divine phoenix..."
Speaking of this.
He suddenly changed the subject.
"Luofu, do you want to follow me for a walk under the mountain? Maybe we can get clues about the phoenix's remains from the mountain people. Tsk tsk... By then, we will be a little more confident about transforming into a phoenix."
“I don’t need to!”
Luofu was obviously shaken when he heard this, but he still pretended to be indifferent.
During this period in southern Yunnan.
It can be seen with your own eyes.
Both Yuan Hong and the old dragon under Fuxian Lake soared into the sky in a short period of time with the help of the mandrill and the remains of the real dragon.
Although it is proud in nature.
But it would be a lie to say that you are not moved.
Being born a phoenix, you must practice step by step.
But if there is a true phoenix relic close in front of you and you can observe it, the road ahead will be easier for it.
At least you won't go wrong.
It’s just...
I almost got into trouble in the village.
Once this happens back, the master will definitely see the clues based on his thorough mind.
“Really not necessary?”
When he heard the tone of his words, Chen Yulou still didn't understand.
Luofu secretly left the valley while he was in samadhi.
However, although it is unruly by nature, it has never bullied others because it has been raised by humans since it was a child.
The greatest possible.
It was mistaken for the sacred bird in the mountains.
"Of course..."
Hearing this, Chen Yulou shrugged, stood up from the bluestone, put his hands behind his hands and headed straight towards the camp at the entrance of Phoenix Valley, "In that case, it's late at night, let's go back and rest."
“We have to rush on our way tomorrow morning.”
“Huh?!”
Luofu was stunned for a moment.
It also thought the owner would persist.
Then he reluctantly agreed.
Unexpectedly, the development of the script completely exceeded its expectations.
"Don't worry about it. If there really is a phoenix, can its aura be hidden from you and me?"
In the blink of an eye, Chen Yulou has taken more than ten steps.
I saw no movement above my head.
He couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
How could he not see through Luofu's thoughts?
He just said it casually.
Early on the road, when I chose to camp here.
He had thought about it.
After all, there is a precedent in Longtan Mountain.
It’s hard not to wonder whether there is really a Phoenix left in the Phoenix Valley.
So, after arriving at the valley in the evening, while the guys were setting up camp and making a fire, he enveloped the entire Phoenix Valley with his spiritual consciousness, sensing it bit by bit.
What a pity.
There is a dragon in Longtan Mountain.
There is no real phoenix in Phoenix Valley.
It’s just that because the rift valley is shaped like a phoenix rising into the sky, the mountain people spread rumors from word to mouth.
Gradually it evolved into a rumor that a phoenix once lived deep in the valley.
"Also..."
Luofu was stunned for a moment, then smiled calmly.
There are so many good things in this world.
Its practice has advanced by leaps and bounds now. Even if it is a true phoenix relic, it will be difficult to catch up with it.
Looking back at the few dotted lights outside the mountain.
Thinking about the previous scene.
It couldn't help but have a smile in its eyes.
I never thought that one day I would be regarded as a mountain god.
During a brief trance, Luofu no longer hesitated, spread his wings and soared into the sky, turning into a stream of light. In an instant, he caught up with Chen Yulou who was skimming on the rocks on the rift valley river beach.
Fell on his left shoulder.
I glanced at it from the corner of my eye.
Seeing that Luofu's eyes were clear and calm, and he didn't feel too disappointed, Chen Yulou also felt relieved.
Take a deep breath.
The energy and blood in his body surged like a great tide.
There is almost no need to use the magic method, and the whole person rushes out like a stream of smoke.
After a while.
When he appeared outside the camp again.
The entire mountain forest was silent.
It seemed that Luofu's breath was felt, even the chirping of insects and birds disappeared.
Chen Yulou pointed to the ancient tree beside him.
Luofu understood immediately, spread his wings and landed on the treetops, stood on one foot and closed his eyes.
It seems that the previous fight was.
It also consumes a lot of money.
Seeing this, Chen Yulou did not bother him and walked through the tents with his hands behind his back.
While passing one of them.
He seemed to notice something, stopped and glanced inside.
There was also a wind lantern burning in the tent.
The fire flickered.
A figure sitting cross-legged is faintly reflected.
Chen Yulou's spiritual consciousness swept across, and the tent in front of him seemed to disappear in an instant, and his eyes fell on the figure.
Yuan Hong is still meditating.
At this moment, its demonic power is as majestic as a waterfall, flowing endlessly through its limbs and hundreds of veins.
A ray of black-gold light appeared on the chest, flickering on and off with each breath.
It is clearly a newly grown mandrill bone.
After merging with the remaining auras of the three mandrill bones, its whole person has almost completely changed.
It only takes one body and two hundred and six bones to complete their transformation.
Then it can be completely transformed into the mandrill bloodline.
It’s like a snake walking to scare away a dragon.
Seems ordinary.
In fact, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
It is almost impossible to succeed without great perseverance.
But now it seems that Yuan Hong has suffered too much and knows that all this is hard to come by, so he must seize this opportunity at all costs.
That’s why it is almost a crazy practice.
"Yuan Hong..."
Chen Yulou withdrew his gaze.
I can’t help but recall the scene when I was naming it in Chenjiazhuang.
To be honest, he really didn't think much about it at that time.
It was just a flash of inspiration.
After all, that Yuan Hongtianjun is also a white ape.
But after spending several months together, he suddenly had a strong feeling that Yuan Hong was like a dragon lurking in the abyss, and one day he would really shock everyone.
Feel the breath flowing inside and outside the tent.
Chen Yulou put away his thoughts and went straight back to his tent. After a while, others gradually fell into a deep sleep.
In a blink of an eye.
The night passed quietly.
It was dawn the next day.
The guys started to get busy, making fires to cook, mowing the grass and brushing the horses. The division of labor was very clear.
"As soon as possible."
"It's best to pass through the mountains and forests and enter the Yunnan and Guizhou area today."
Wait for the group to finish eating.
Chen Yulou spread out the map and ordered.
"Shopkeeper... I guess the war over at Duyun Cave is not over yet, so should we go around or not?"
The red girl seemed to remember something.
A trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
Listening to what she said, everyone around them suddenly recalled the thrilling scene when they passed through Laosicheng that day.
If not noticed in advance.
Otherwise, they would really be trapped in the city and involved in the war disaster between the two chieftains in Duyun Cave and Baima Cave.
"Detour?" Chen Yulou glanced at her with a smile.
The finger moves across the map.
“The whole of southern Guizhou is a territory of chieftains. If you want to make a detour, you have to go north or go south. But this detour will require walking hundreds of miles at least, and we can’t afford to delay it.”
“Yes, shopkeeper, I understand.”
The red girl also asked casually.
At this moment, I heard what he meant and nodded immediately.
The reason why I avoided traveling that day was because I was worried that it would delay my trip to Zhelong Mountain, but now Xianwangxuan Palace has ended.
What else can be avoided?
The eight-hundred-year-old Peng family chieftain’s mansion is indeed rich and powerful, but that is also for the mountain people in the mountains of southern Guizhou.
There are tens of thousands of people in Changsheng Mountain.
Lances and heavy artillery.
If we really want to fight, we may not be able to demolish Laosicheng.
Not to mention, although there are only fifty or sixty people in the team, their combat power is far better than the hundreds of soldiers in a city.
Listen to the indifference in his tone.
The group of thieves couldn't help but feel excited.
This is the leader of Changsheng Mountain.
Afraid of eggs.
They have always been ruthless people looking for food among the dead. Which one of them has not had some blood and life on their hands?
A few guys who rely on their ancestors.
If they really dare to think about it, they will risk their lives to die.
Let them also see that Changsheng Mountain, which sits firmly on the top of the thirty-six largest mountains in the world, is definitely not a freeloader.
“Let’s go!”
A low shout.
Chen Yulou turned over and jumped onto Longju's back.
He casually inserted the rolled map into the bamboo tube hanging on the side of the horse's back. In addition, there was also an eight-sided Han sword and a long golden whip hidden in it.
“Yes, from the shopkeeper!”
Dozens of thieves responded loudly.
The roar almost echoed through the entire Phoenix Valley.
Even Partridge Whistle and the others were infected by the aura of everyone.
He raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of fearlessness.
Chen Yulou nodded secretly, and without further delay, as soon as he got off his horse, the dragon colt immediately turned into a white sharp arrow, stepping on the fallen leaves and rushing out of the valley.
Everyone behind him rushed to catch up.
Wait for them to leave.
The Phoenix Valley gradually returned to calm.
I don’t know how long it will take.
A group of more than ten figures carefully pushed through the dense forest and climbed up from the valley with great difficulty.
They seemed to run across the entire valley.
The clothes on my body were already wet with fog.
The forehead was dripping with sweat.
"Wait..."
"There are traces left by someone."
A young man with a slender figure and dark skin walked at the front, waiting for him to climb over the cliff and push aside There was a thick bush of weeds in front of him, and he seemed to see something. He suddenly raised his hand and made a stop gesture.
"Is there anyone?"
Hear this.
Several people behind him immediately stopped, their expressions full of astonishment.
Phoenix Valley, because of the rugged mountain roads, even hunters like them dare not go deep into it at will.
Why is there anyone in this place?
But when they looked at the crushed grass and the extinguished fire, their brows immediately furrowed into a frown.
“There is still warmth in the fire.”
"It looks like they left not long ago."
"They must have spent the night here last night."
The young man who found this place put his right hand into the fire and felt Among them, the temperature and expression on his face were even more solemn.
"How could it be possible? Last night the divine phoenix returned to the valley, and hundreds of beasts were dormant and thousands of birds were hiding. Who dares to stay here for a long time?"
"That is, if it is true, those people would be too bold. Big.”
"Could they be here for the Divine Phoenix?"
The remaining people spoke one after another.
"No matter what, the old patriarch is still in the valley. Go back first and let him know."
Just when everyone was uneasy.
An older man spoke decisively.
A simple sentence is like a magic needle that calms the atmosphere.
The group said nothing more.
Quickly return along the cliff that comes up.
When they descend into the deepest rift valley again.
I saw the old patriarch standing by the river from a distance, looking at something intently.
When they walked over, they discovered that it was a bluestone in the water broken into several pieces.
“Broken?”
“How?”
People who have been here recognized it immediately.
The river in Phoenix Valley flows continuously all year round.
This bluestone happened to be halfway up the river. Many of them secretly went into the valley when they were young, and often fished and hunted for shrimps in the river. When they were tired from playing, they would lie down on the back of the big bluestone.
The bluestone is as warm as jade and has an amazing cooling effect.
Especially in hot weather, it is more comfortable than sleeping on a bamboo mat.
“Look in the cracks in the stone.”
Faced with everyone’s surprise, the old patriarch did not reply, but pointed to the depth of the bluestone cracked from the top.
There is clearly a feather almost half a foot long stuck there.
"I'll get it."
A young man jumped into the river, arrived at the bluestone in a blink of an eye, and carefully took out the feather.
Everyone by the river saw this scene.
My breathing slowed down.
The same goes for the old patriarch. He didn't say anything, but from the blue veins popping up on the back of the hand holding the bamboo stick, you could tell how excited he was at the moment.
The group of young people dispersed in all directions.
Go and look for traces of the divine bird.
Because of his inconvenient legs and feet, he could only stay alone by the river in the valley.
Unexpectedly, he, who has always had bad eyesight, accidentally discovered the feather with a sudden glance.
Wait for the young man to wade back through the water.
The old patriarch took the feather and raised it tremblingly.
A ray of sunshine overhead passed through the cliffs on both sides and just fell on Fei Yu.
Pause time.
A dazzling and shocking luster of seven colors is reflected from the feathers.
"God..."
"This must be the feather of the divine phoenix!"
"The firebird last night was the phoenix."
"It's true, It must be, I know that the theory of the phoenix passed down from generation to generation is not nonsense."
A group of more than ten people stared blankly at the feather in the old patriarch's hand.
I just felt that the blood all over my body stopped flowing for a moment.
The pupils are dilated.
The expression on his face was full of shock and wonder.
"The return of the Divine Phoenix to the valley is a huge matter."
The old patriarch took a deep breath and seemed to have decided something.
An old face looked terrifyingly serious at the moment, and his eyes swept over the crowd coldly.
“We in Fenghuang Village have worshiped the divine phoenix for generations, and the good weather is all thanks to the blessing of the mountain god.”
“The scene last night was an oracle.”
“Lord Mountain God If you don't show up easily, you must not want anyone to disturb you, so please listen to me. Everything that happened from last night to today is rotten in my stomach, and I have restrained the mother-in-law and children at home. ”
“Did you hear that? ”
A group of young people, almost all the old patriarchs watched them grow up.
I have the impression that he is kind and kind.
I have never been so solemn as today.
I immediately swallowed secretly, not daring to hesitate at all, and agreed one after another.
“This feather is a gift from the Mountain God, and it is a top priority. If anyone leaks the news, don’t blame me for severely punishing it according to the clan rules.”
"I will invite you into the ancestral hall."
"In order to ask the mountain god to protect our Phoenix Village forever."
After giving the serious instructions.
The old patriarch then carefully and solemnly put away the feather.
The group held another sacrificial ceremony.
Only then did he exit the valley.
While they were returning to the stockade.
Chen Yulou and his party have left Shizong's territory.
Kunlun rode a yellow gelding horse, following closely behind the shopkeeper.
Because he was too tall, the yellow gelding under him carried a heavy load, so he didn't carry much weight on the horse, only a bamboo cage.
What is hidden in it is Luofu.
However.
In the past, when it was on the road, it slept most of the time.
Today I feel unspeakably agitated.
Walking back and forth in the bamboo basket.
Not because of anything else, but when he was combing his hair just now, he discovered that a feather had fallen off his tail at some point.
Although it is not the phoenix mirror feather.
But it also makes it quite depressing.
Kunlun didn't know what happened, so he could only comfort him with gentle words along the way.
“Forget it, I probably fell in the mountains last night...”
(End of this chapter)