Chapter 18 Going to Jiuyou Mountain
The night was getting darker, and most people were already getting ready for bed. The Xu family had just finished their meal. Mrs. Xu couldn't eat greasy food, so she only drank a bowl of wild vegetable soup, picked up a few chopsticks of meat, and left.
After the meal, Mrs. Duan took the initiative to take over the task of cleaning up the battlefield, and her eldest daughter-in-law Cui also helped clean up.
Before Xu Lao Er and Xu Lao Er had time to take a shower, Wei Xiaoman took Xu Fengnian to boil a few more pots of hot water.
Xiaobao and Erya were young and spent a lot of time running around during the day. After eating, they both yawned and fell asleep.
"Ah-ha-"
Wen Yu couldn't help but yawn, feeling a little sleepy.
Wen Yu wiped away the physiological tears from the corners of her eyes and touched her full belly. She felt a little doubtful that her eating behavior just now had damaged her image as a fairy, so at this time she deliberately tightened her face and tried to save some of it.
There is a cool breeze and a gurgling stream.
The moon shines on the mountain trees, and the fireflies glow faintly at night.
The rustling green leaves lull people to sleep.
Da Ya felt sleepy after a busy day. Seeing that her younger brothers and sisters were also feeling the same, she took the initiative to get up, hold Xiao Bao in hand, and beckon the children, including Wen Yu, to go to bed.
The Xu family takes great care of their children. They unloaded everything from the mule cart and found a place to put it away. They took out two carts and spread them with thatched bedding. The former one was for Mrs. Xu and Nuan Bao, while Dong Bao slept on the second cart.
In the car were Wen Yu, Daya, Erya and Xiaobao.
The adults used straw mats to find a flat ground nearby and lay down to sleep.
Not long after, the whole camp was filled with the sounds of snoring.
Only Chen Datie and Cui Er, who were responsible for keeping watch in the first half of the night, were still awake.
The moonlight was getting darker and I was speechless all night.
The next morning, Wen Yu was the first to wake up. Da Ya next to her was still in the same position as when she fell asleep. Er Ya had one arm and leg on her, and Xiao Bao had changed from the upright position before falling asleep.
Sideways.
Seeing this, Wen Yu carefully avoided several children and got out of the car. By this time, everyone else had woken up and started washing up and making breakfast.
The team cooked together when they were on the road. Now that they are resting, each family cooks their own meals, and the smoke is rising.
Mrs. Duan was setting up a table when she saw Wen Yu approaching. The honest woman wanted to say hello, but she didn't know what to say. Her lips opened and closed, but she couldn't utter a single word.
Wen Yu promptly shouted "Sister-in-law Duan" to break the silence, then rolled up her sleeves and followed Duan to set up the tables and chairs.
For breakfast, I used the leftover roasted rabbit carcass from last night to make a soup with some beans and rice. It was quite thick.
Xu Lao Er and Xu Lao Er had already had a drink and took Xu Guman and Xu Fengnian to take a look deep into the mountains and forests. They were accompanied by seven or eight men from the village.
Wen Yu was full after drinking more than half a bowl. Fortunately, she also knew that she had eaten too much last night and might not have much appetite in the morning, so she served less soup.
Just right!
Putting down the bowl, Wen Yu told Mrs. Duan that she was going out too, and the time would vary from half a day to two days, so that everyone would not have to wait for her to eat.
Duan was worried about Wen Yu traveling alone and intended to accompany her. Finally, Wen Yu relented after Wen Yu assured her that she could run away in case of danger and performed several tricks with a wooden stick.
After packing the dry food, Wen Yu headed towards Jiuyou Mountain.
The fleeing team planned to rest for a few days relying on water sources and would not pass by Jiuyou Mountain in a short time, so Wen Yu planned to go there today to find the little fox.
Even if there is no spiritual energy in the meridians, the body that has successfully introduced the energy into the body will still slowly absorb the spiritual energy in the air, improving the physical quality at a drop-by-stone rate.
When Wen Yu set out, the sun had just exposed half of its glowing red cheeks. Taking advantage of the early morning sun, which was still bright, he moved forward quickly, resting for a quarter of an hour every hour. When he was hungry, he took out a pancake and took a few bites, and when he was thirsty, he took out a piece of cake.
Take a few sips from the water bag you prepared for me.
In this regard, Wen Yu only had one idea:
Wangshan is so right when he says that the horse will run to death!
Not to mention horses, people will also run to death!
It wasn't until mid-afternoon (three to five o'clock) that Wen Yu arrived at the halfway point of Jiuyou Mountain.
With her legs and feet sore, Wen Yu rested against a tree trunk as thick as a person, breathing heavily.
After regaining his breath, Wen Yu had no intention of continuing, but spoke to the vegetation and air in the mountains.
"I have arrived at Jiuyou Mountain, where are you?"
"You are the one asking for help now. At worst, if I wait ten days and a half, I won't need the treasures of heaven and earth to repair the meridians."
"So, Xiaobai, can you hear me?"
After sitting there and waiting quietly for a moment, Wen Yu heard an extremely subtle voice, which was the same as the voice of the little fox in the dream.
"On your right, there is a branch road. Go straight. There is a thatched house at the end. I will be there."
Wen Yu looked as he was told and found that there was indeed a fork in the road that he hadn't noticed. The intersection was blocked by a few weeping willows, so he didn't notice it for a while.
Walking along the path, Wen Yu didn't notice any danger. He still maintained a leisurely pace. The road was not long. After walking for about a quarter of an hour, Wen Yu saw the thatched house mentioned by the little fox.
Not only that, there is a plowed field in front of the house, but it is now overgrown with weeds and has obviously been neglected for a long time.
In front of a wooden door is a golden talisman paper with the words "Om Mani Padme Hum" written on it.
Wen Yu's eyes flashed and he asked in the direction of the thatched house.
"Then what? What danger are you in? How do you want me to save you?"
Maybe he saw hope, the little fox's voice became a little stronger, and his tone became less calm.
"There is no danger. This talisman is only useful for monsters. You can just tear it off."
"When that stupid bald donkey saw me, he decided that I was a demon and wanted to suppress me with a talisman!"
"I'm furious!"
It could be heard that the little fox was deeply resentful about this. Wen Yu did not take any action, but a smile appeared on his face. It was himself who took the initiative now.
"What about the treasures of heaven and earth you mentioned? What if I save you but find out that you are lying to me, or turn against me?"
"How can it be!"
The little fox expected to be filled with embarrassment after being questioned.
"Zha Zhong and I promised to be a good demon! And you see, I have a mountain god certificate, and I am a serious official!"
Following the little fox's words, a seal image appeared above the thatched house, and the characters "Jiuyou Mountain Mountain God" could be vaguely recognized.
Wen Yu was thoughtful. According to her understanding, the Zha Zhong mentioned by the little fox was the founding emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty eight hundred years ago.
"Back then, that bald donkey didn't even give me a chance to show my official seal, so he locked me up here. Now I have nothing but my official seal, and I have to wait until I get out to give you the treasures I promised you!"
"Then why did you choose me? It would be easier to seduce a mortal through dreams."
Wen Yu continued to ask questions.
"No, I'm sealed here and can't contact the outside world at all. Only you are special."
"After you entered the Jiuyou Mountain Territory, I noticed a bright spot appeared in the dark perception. There was a familiar aura on you. I guess it was because of this thing that I was able to communicate with you."
A familiar scent?
Wen Yu thought about the things he was carrying. The only thing that was special was the white jade hairpin.
So Wen Yu took out the white jade hairpin he carried with him and signaled.
"Is it this hairpin?"
"Yes, that's it!"
What's weird about this hairpin?
It's obviously something from the world of cultivation, but it still makes the little fox feel familiar?
Putting away the hairpin, Wen Yu carefully considered the little fox's words, combined with her previous dream experience, and chose to believe it.
After all, when she first heard the little fox's voice, Wen Yu's instinct told her that the little fox had no ill intentions towards her.
Chapter completed!