I was just collecting them casually, how did the disciples become emperors?

Lu Qianqiu was angry and annoyed. Surrounded by his men, he cursed the ungrateful perpetrator and ordered them to find an inn to change his muddy clothes.

Although her originally domineering appearance was now covered up by her embarrassment, the hatred in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest, and she hurried away with everyone.

Ye Xinghe looked at Lu Qianqiu's receding back, shook his head slightly, and then took Ximen Feixue directly into the mountains.

The Southwest Mountains are covered with dense vegetation, towering ancient trees, and shrouded in clouds and mist, making it look like a fairyland.

The master and disciple walked slowly along the winding mountain road, paying attention to the movements around them from time to time. Ximen Feixue looked around for any traces of ancient fallen leaves.

When they reached a relatively open valley, Ximen Feixue looked up inadvertently and suddenly caught a glimpse of a small figure climbing hard on the opposite cliff.

The cliff was steep and dangerous, almost vertical at 90 degrees, with only a few rock crevices and sparse vines for leverage.

The child was thin and looked even smaller in front of the huge cliff.

Ximen Feixue was startled and was about to shout to warn the child when he suddenly slipped.

His body suddenly lost balance and fell straight down from above a hundred meters like a kite with a broken string.

A sharp cry of surprise suddenly rang out in the valley.

Ximen Feixue didn't think twice, tapped the ground with his toes, and flew up like a flash of white lightning.

He twisted and turned several times in the air and quickly approached the falling child.

At this time, the child was extremely frightened, his face was as pale as paper, his eyes were closed, and his hands were waving wildly in the air.

Ximen Feixue stretched out her arms and caught the child steadily.

Then, using the momentum of the fall, he skillfully adjusted his posture and floated back to the ground.

The whole process was done in one go, just like an immortal descending to the earth.

After the child landed, it took a while for him to recover.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw Ximen Feixue in front of him. A trace of confusion flashed across his eyes at first, and then he was filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, brother, for saving my life!" the child said in a trembling voice, his little face still a little pale from fright.

Ye Xinghe walked forward, squatted down, and asked gently, "Child, why are you climbing such a dangerous cliff? This mountain is full of dangers. If you are not careful, you can lose your life."

The child raised his head and looked at Ye Xinghe: "I am here to collect herbs. Someone in my family is seriously ill and needs a precious herb to cure. I heard that there might be some in the southwest mountains, so I took the risk to come here to look for it."

Ye Xinghe's heart moved.

They were also here to look for herbs, and the child had just climbed up the cliff skillfully, so it seemed that he had been living in these deep mountains for many years.

"What herbs do you want to pick?" Ye Xinghe continued to ask.

The child bit his lip and said, "It's a herb called Lingyoucao. I once saw a record of it in an ancient book. It said it grows on the cliffs of the southwest mountain and has the power to bring people back to life. I know it's dangerous, but I don't want to watch my loved ones die, so I have no choice but to take the risk."

After hearing this, Ye Xinghe thought secretly in his heart.

He had also heard of Lingyoucao before. It was indeed an extremely rare and precious herb, but its growing environment was extremely harsh and it was extremely difficult to pick.

It is rare for this child to have such courage and filial piety at such a young age.

Ximen Feixue gently patted the child's head and said, "You are so brave, child. But don't take risks like this again. If something happens, your family will be so sad."

The child nodded sensibly: "I understand, brother. If you hadn't rescued me in time today, I'm afraid I would have..."

As he spoke, his eyes became slightly red, as if he recalled the thrilling scene just now.

Ye Xinghe stood up and looked around, saying, "This Southwest Mountain area is vast and has many medicinal herbs. Perhaps we can help you find the Lingyou Grass."

The child's eyes suddenly lit up and a surprised smile appeared on his face.

"Really? That's great! Thank you so much, Senior!"

Ye Xinghe hurriedly asked, "Child, you have been collecting herbs in this mountain for a long time. Have you ever seen a herb called ancient fallen leaves?"

The child blinked and answered innocently, "Yes, I have some at home. I was planning to take the ancient fallen leaves to town to sell after I had gathered enough Lingyou grass, and earn some money to treat my family's illness."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xinghe's face lit up with joy. He quickly took out two heavy ingots from his arms and said, "Child, I'm in urgent need of ancient fallen leaves to save someone. Can you sell me your ancient fallen leaves? These two ingots should be enough to compensate you."

The child looked at the two big ingots and hesitated.

Although he was somewhat tempted by the unexpected wealth, he nodded without hesitation when he thought of Ye Xinghe and Ximen Feixue who had saved his life just now.

"Uncle, since you saved me, you can take this ancient fallen leaf. I don't want any money."

Ye Xinghe gently touched the child's head and smiled, "Child, it's good that you have such a grateful heart, but there are patients in your family who need money for treatment, so you should accept this money."

The child took the ingot gratefully and put it away carefully.

Ye Xinghe continued, "Child, let's help you find the Lingyou Grass first. Don't worry, we are here and will do our best to help you find it."

He remembered seeing similar grass when he came here.

Into the depths of the mountains.

There was a light mist in the valley, and the surrounding vegetation was lush.

"there."

Ye Xinghe suddenly said with sharp eyes.

Ximen Feixue and the child looked in the direction Ye Xinghe pointed, and saw some dark figures swimming around the grass.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a dense mass of poisonous snakes.

Those poisonous snakes spit out their tongues and make a hissing sound, which is creepy.

When the child saw this scene, his body trembled slightly involuntarily, tears welled up in his eyes and he finally couldn't help crying.

"What should we do? There are so many poisonous snakes, how can we get through?"

Ximen Feixue quickly pulled the child behind him and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, child. I'm here and won't let these poisonous snakes hurt you."

Seeing the poisonous snake blocking his way, Ximen Feixue raised his eyebrows and drew his sword without hesitation.

The long sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and he accurately slashed at the poisonous snakes' vital points. The snakes were chopped off one after another before they even had time to react. Their bodies twisted on the ground, and their blood dyed the surrounding grass red.

The child's eyes lit up as he watched from the side. He was deeply attracted by Ximen Feixue's elegant and sharp swordsmanship. His big eyes were bright and clear, and he couldn't help but blurt out something.

"Brother is so awesome!"

Ximen Feixue smiled slightly, sheathed his sword, took the child's hand and walked slowly towards Lingyoucao.