Cold Priest VS Ancient Ferocious Beast

When we arrived at Jifeng City, the weather had become noticeably colder. The closer we got to Heisha City, the colder it became.

Mo Zhu's mood also became a little depressed.

"Brother Xiao Ma, thank goodness you prepared clothes for me." Jiang Liu'er huddled in a thick cotton-padded jacket, his face a little red from the cold.

"Then you're thanking the wrong person. It was the butler who reminded me to prepare the things. The specific things belong to the young master."

"Ah...ha...haha..." Jiang Liuer smiled awkwardly.

"You're welcome." said Mo Zhu.

"Can Black Hawk go to Black Sand City by himself?" Mo Zhu asked Jiang Liuer.

"Tsk... Senior Brother Yue will take it."

"Um……"

"Master Luo, you don't have to worry. The dogs our master has trained are top-notch."

"Isn't it cold now..." Mo Zhu was still a little worried.

"The dogs in our borderlands are very resistant to cold weather and are much more useful than humans."

"That's true."

"Master Luo, have you thought about what to do when you get to Black Sand City?"

Jiang Liuer is more worried about this than Black Hawk.

"I've thought about it, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Oh. There is a mountain about five miles ahead..." Jiang Liuer was ready to play to his local advantage.

"The miasma in Heige Mountain is very heavy in the morning and evening. We must pass through it before sunset." said Mo Zhu.

"how do you know?"

"I've been here before."

"Isn't that when you were little?"

"I'm incredibly talented."

"Tsk."

"Let's take a rest at the post station ahead and then set off again." said Mo Zhu.

"I'm fine." Jiang Liuer was afraid that Mo Zhu would have to take care of him.

"Let the horse rest for a while, it has been running for a long time."

"okay."

When we arrived at the Luo family's inn, the waiter brought us delicious food and drinks.

"Master, you have had hard work on your journey!" the waiter greeted.

"Fortunately."

"I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly, young master. I thought it might take another two days."

"The journey was smooth."

"You really don't want to stay here for one night before leaving? We have the room ready."

"No need, just rest for a while and then leave."

"Okay, you must finish walking up Heiger Mountain before sunset. Otherwise, it will be very dangerous at night."

"understood."

"Since this is your first time here, it would be much more convenient if you come with the caravan."

"It's okay, I learned about it before coming here."

"Oh, that's good, that's good. Enjoy."

After saying this, the waiter left.

Jiang Liu'er didn't hesitate and grabbed an elbow and started eating.

"Eat slowly, you won't be hungry on the road..." Mo Zhu said with a smile.

“This smells so good.”

"Then what did you eat on the way to Ningsi City?"

"Yes, I bought some buns and noodles. The young master gave me some silver, and I still have a lot left."

"awesome."

"It's okay." Jiang Liu'er ate without saying a word.

"Young master, after passing Heige Mountain, there are still 20 miles to our post station. Do you want to set off tomorrow morning?" Xiao Ma asked.

"If we don't leave today, the whole afternoon will be wasted. We'd better hurry up. At most, we'll arrive at the post station a little later."

"understood."

"In addition to the miasma in Heige Mountain, there are also many poisonous insects and snakes, so you have to be careful." Jiang Liuer reminded.

"Are you afraid?" Mo Zhu asked.

"Of course I'm not afraid. I'm just reminding you."

"understood."

"I'm quite familiar with this area. I can lead the way when we enter the mountains. I guarantee there will be no problems."

"Haha, Sixth Brother is both good at eating and fighting." Xiao Ma said.

"Just eat yours. We don't need the kids to lead the charge for now." Mo Zhu didn't buy it.

"I'm not young anymore."

"I understand..." Mo Zhu didn't say much.

When they really were about to enter Heige Mountain, Mo Zhu was in the front, Xiao Ma was at the back, and Jiang Liuer and Xiao Wu were in the middle.

"I've already said I'm very familiar with this place." Jiang Liuer felt that this arrangement was unnecessary.

"Ningsi City doesn't have the custom of letting children lead the way."

Mo Zhu walked forward on his own.

"Don't worry too much. If something poisonous approaches, the horse will know it first. You just need to control the horse then."

"Ah."

"This is the only way out of Black Sand City. Although there aren't many people going there every day, if you go there at the right time, it's not as dangerous as you might imagine."

"understood."

Jiang Liuer hardly stopped talking along the way.

"Is it because it's almost time that you're getting more and more excited?" Mo Zhu asked Jiang Liuer.

"We're not almost there yet. We'll rest for a night and arrive tomorrow night." Jiang Liu'er knew the route and time very well.

"Swish, swish, swish..." Mo Zhu's horse exhaled a few times and its steps became a little flustered.

Mo Zhu tried his best to control the reins.

"There might be something." Jiang Liuer reminded in a whisper with great experience, while carefully observing the surroundings.

"Wherever the horse hides, that thing is in the opposite direction." Jiang Liuer said forcefully and gently.

Mo Zhu controlled the horse with one hand and placed the other hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Jiang Liuer looked at it intently for a while and said, "You are too tall!"

Then he dismounted lightly.

"Kid, come up!" Xiao Ma shouted from behind, but didn't dare to be too loud.

Jiang Liuer stretched out his hand behind him, signaling Xiao Ma not to speak.

The whole air suddenly became very quiet, even the sound of the wind seemed to have stopped.

"Ah! You can still hide from my eyes!" Jiang Liuer suddenly pounced into the bushes.

Almost at the same time, a thick snake tail more than two meters long quickly coiled over.

Mo Zhu drew his sword and chopped the snake's tail into two pieces, but the broken tail was still flapping its wings.

Mo Zhu, Xiao Ma and Xiao Wu all got off their horses. "Who told you to rush forward like this?" Mo Zhu picked up Jiang Liu'er from the bushes.

"It's not alive..." Jiang Liu'er's hand was covered in blood, and the dagger was stuck in the snake's head. He had to use a little force to pull the knife out.

"Okay, Sixth Brother." Xiao Ma said.

"Bring some water to rinse it." Mo Zhu ordered.

"Come." Xiaowu went to get some water.

"Winter is coming soon, and it's preparing for a big meal." Jiang Liu'er followed Xiaowu to wash his hands as if nothing had happened.

"Don't get off your horse if anything happens later," said Mo Zhu.

"You don't understand this, do you? Do you see anyone fighting snakes on a horse? You have to be short enough, like me."

Jiang Liuer was even proud.

"This is the first time I've met someone who is proud of being short." Mo Zhu smiled.

"I still have a lot of growth to do. People in the borderlands are tall, so I'm not in a hurry."

"Okay, Sixth Brother, you are the most handsome in this wave. Come and wipe your hands." Xiao Ma handed over a handkerchief.

"It's just a small matter."

As they spoke, they mounted their horses and continued to move forward.

"It's quite good this season. We encountered that snake because it hibernated late. If it was hotter, it would be more dangerous."

Jiang Liuer was in a good mood when he was about to leave the mountain.

"The sun is still there, so we can say that everything is going very smoothly." Jiang Liuer said again.

"That's all thanks to Sixth Brother." Xiao Ma teased him.

"It's easy to talk about."

After crossing Heige Mountain, the road ahead was a little easier to walk on, but the temperature difference between morning and evening was large, and it was still a bit difficult to walk such a long distance at night.

Jiang Liuer shuddered, his hands became a little frozen, and he hissed unconsciously.

"Are you cold?" Mo Zhu asked.

"A little bit. I don't think I've ever traveled at night before. I didn't know it was so cold at night."

"Well, it'll be a while before we get to the post station, so hold on a little longer."

"I know, I can do it!" Jiang Liuer shook his head to clear his buzzing head from the cold.

After walking in the dark for an unknown amount of time, Jiang Liuer said weakly, "Why do I feel like I'm going to die..."

"Ah?" Mo Zhu got off the horse, and Xiao Ma and Xiao Wu hurried over.

Mo Zhu carried Jiang Liu'er off the horse and touched his face, "It's too cold."

But there is no village in front and no shop behind, so we can only keep moving forward.

"He and I will ride on the same horse. I will cover him for a while, Xiaowu, you lead his horse." Mo Zhu made a decision quickly.

"it is good."

Several people got on their horses again. Mo Zhu asked Jiang Liuer to sit in front of him. He untied his cotton robe, wrapped Jiang Liuer in his arms, and tied her tightly with a belt.

"Hold on, we'll be at the post station soon."

"Hmm..." Jiang Liuer snorted.

"Speed ​​up." Mo Zhu shouted.

"Yes!"

Several people accelerated and disappeared into the night.

Everyone was in a hurry when they arrived at the post station. The waiter was also very anxious when he saw the child who was about to faint on the pony's back.

"Master, the stove in the room is ready."

"Well, bring some more quilts."

"Yes!"

Mo Zhu quickly put Jiang Liuer on the bed.

"Where does it hurt?"

"Cold and a little dizzy."

Mo Zhu touched Jiang Liuer's face and forehead, then took his pulse.

"Wind chill."

"Master, the quilt is here."

"Cover him up."

"Yes."

"Go make some ginger soup."

"Yes."

Mo Zhu moved the stove closer to the bed.

"Get some sleep first and warm up. I'll call you when the ginger soup is ready."

"It's okay...you guys go to sleep..." Jiang Liuer was a little annoyed that he was a burden to everyone.

"We in Ningsi City don't have the custom of leaving sick children to sleep alone. Just close your eyes and go to sleep."

"Master, shall we bring the meal here?" Xiao Ma said.

"Bring it next door."

"Yes."

Xiao Ma and Xiao Wu went out to make arrangements.

"Well, I'm holding you back." Jiang Liuer said.

"You haven't slept yet? What's the point of being a drag? Everyone gets sick sometimes. You're young, and when you're as old as us, you won't get sick either."

"Um……"

"You saved me at Heiger Mountain. Without you, I might have been eaten by that snake."

"Hehe... cough, how is it possible..."

"That's hard to say. After all, I've only played in hunting grounds before. If we're in the real wild mountains and wilderness, I'll have to rely on you."

"That's true." Jiang Liu'er felt much better.

"Okay, go to sleep. The most important thing for you now is to get enough rest. Only then can we set off."

"No, no, no, no..." Jiang Liuer almost sat up from the bed, but she had no strength and the quilt was too heavy, so she had to lie back down.

"Don't delay, we'll set off tomorrow morning."

"Sure, you should recover from your illness tonight."

"Then how can we raise them well..."

"Stop talking and go to sleep. Regain your energy, understand?"

"Oh……"

"Well, in Ningsi City, it's not popular to let children worry about adults' affairs. I will arrange everything. You can go to sleep."

"Um……"

Jiang Liuer's eyelids had been heavy all the time, but now he relaxed and gradually fell asleep.

"Young Master..." Xiao Ma called softly from outside.

Mo Zhu walked to the bed, looked at Jiang Liuer, then turned and walked out.

"The ginger soup is cooking. The waiter will bring it up soon," said Xiao Ma.

"Ah."

"Young Master, eat first." Xiao Wu handed over the chopsticks.

"Is the child seriously injured?" Xiao Ma asked.

"If it doesn't get worse tonight, it won't be serious."

"So tomorrow...?"

"Let's see tomorrow."

"Well, Master, after dinner, go and rest. Xiao Wu and I will look after him."

"No need, you two go and rest. If there's anything to do tomorrow, you'll have to run it again."

"We can run tomorrow even if we don't sleep for one night."

"Okay, but not that much. There are only four of us now, so we have to be frugal."

"But……"

"Don't worry, take these away after dinner and then go to bed."

"Yes...then call us if you need anything."

"Oh, when have I ever been polite to you?"

"It seems that there is not..."

"Well, let's eat quickly."

"Yes."

After the division of labor, everyone had a hot meal and Jiang Liuer's ginger soup was also cooked.

"Let me do it. Prepare hot water tomorrow morning. The child may need a bath." Mo Zhu said to the waiter.

"Yes. Uh... Master, how about letting me..."

"No, there's nothing to do here tonight. I'll watch him."

"Yes, yes, if you have anything to say."

"Ah."

The night finally fell silent, with only the burning charcoal fire still awake.

Mo Zhu walked gently to Jiang Liuer's side.

"Kid, wake up."

"Hmm..." Jiang Liu'er knew how to respond even in his dream, but he didn't wake up.

"Little kid..." Mo Zhu continued to call.

Jiang Liuer still didn't respond.

Mo Zhu touched Jiang Liuer's forehead.

It was so cold before that my whole body was icy, but now my forehead is hot.

Mo Zhu took away two quilts to prevent overheating from worsening the condition.

The child was too weak, so Mo Zhu didn't insist on waking him up. He just sat by the stove in a daze, occasionally adding charcoal to keep the fire burning.

It was dawn, but Jiang Liuer was still not awake.

"Young Master, come next door for breakfast." Xiao Wu quietly pushed open the door and said to Mo Zhu.

Mo Zhu first glanced at Jiang Liuer lying on the bed before standing up and leaving.

"Are you still not awake?" asked Xiao Ma.

"Ah."

"Is it getting better?"

"Yes, the fever is not as severe now, but it is still there."

"Then today..."

Mo Zhu was silent for a moment, "Postponed departure."

"Okay, I'll tell the waiter later."

"Well, let's eat."

"I asked the waiter to cook some porridge for the child. If he wants to eat it later, just heat it up."

"Ah."

The breakfast was tasteless.

"Master, since you've decided not to leave, you should take a rest. Xiaowu and I rested well yesterday, so we'll watch him today."

"no need."

"No, Master, we feel that you have been, cough." Xiao Ma deliberately lowered his voice. "Since you lost your memory, you have become thinner and thinner..."

"Master, you haven't recovered your memory yet?" Xiao Wu asked lightly and gossipingly.

"What do you think?"

"I don't think so..." Pony shook his head.

"why?"

"If you recover your memory, at least it will be better than now..." Xiao Ma was searching for the right words.

"May the sun be brighter." Xiaowu said.

"Yes, yes, yes." Xiao Ma agreed.

"Am I really dark now?"

"No, it's just that you were more brilliant before."

"Got it. Stop guessing every day. I'll tell you when I regain my memory."

"Yes. That kid...?"

"Just watch him. If he's not awake yet, let him sleep. When he wakes up, give him ginger soup first, then porridge. Touch his forehead occasionally. If it gets hot, call me."

"I see. We have also taken care of younger brothers and sisters. You can go to sleep without worry."