[Wen Qing] Mountain guest

[-]. If you walk with Master, you will have meat to eat

The seventh day of November, Lidong.The water begins to freeze, the ground begins to freeze, and the pheasant enters the great water and becomes a mirage.

Taihua Mountain is covered with snow all the year round, and it is extremely cold in winter when it is frozen for thousands of miles, with knee-high snow.Every year when the beginning of winter comes, Qinghe will start to pack up and prepare to move to the warm south.

In previous years, he always left alone, taking a big dog with him.Added a little tail this year.

Qinghe didn't pack too many things, it was nothing more than some underwear, a sword, an old bamboo tube for wine, and some silver taels.Before he practiced Taoism, he was born in a family, and he was not short of money, and he never treated his life harshly with arrogance.In addition, he still has Xia Yize, which is comparable to a small bank, and he can take it as he wants, so how dare the royal family refuse to pay?

Rhubarb had to carry all the luggage, even if he was 12 unwilling.If he refuses to recite, Qinghe will not take him away.Compared to staying in the dark Taihua secret realm for a winter, it is obviously more cost-effective to swallow your anger for a while.

There has also been controversy about who will recite Xia Yi.

Xia Yi is still young, and has just learned Taoism and Jue, so it's okay to use Yufeng Jue to float in the sky for a while, don't think about rushing for a long time.Da Huang firmly refused to let Xia Yi climb on his back, and shouted at Qinghe angrily: "You are dreaming! He dared to climb on my back and I will throw him to death!"

Xia Yi, who was disliked by him, comforted himself. Rhubarb probably thought that a ferocious beast was being used as a mount, and it was a bit embarrassing.

Qinghe didn't insist, and squatted down facing Xia Yi: "Come here, I will carry you for the teacher."

Rhubarb jumped three feet high, and his voice exploded like thunder: "He dares!"

Xia Yi sighed in his heart, it turned out that Rhubarb had already protected food to this extent...

Qinghe didn't feel annoyed, with a smile in his eyes, he turned against the army: "Then what do you think?"

Rhubarb gasped heavily, barely lowering his body.Qinghe sat on his back, picked Xia Yi up and placed him in front of him.

Although this method was proposed by Rhubarb himself, both parties were very happy, but Xia Yi thought that it seemed that Rhubarb was fooled by his master again this time.

Xia Yi has short legs and Da Huang's back is too wide, so Qinghe had to let him ride on Da Huang's neck.Even through the thick fur, Xia Yi could feel the anger roaring in Rhubarb's flesh and blood.

Qinghe patted the hair on the bottom of the ferocious beast that was still angry: "Turn out of your true self and go on your way. Fly higher, don't scare the people."

Xia Yi grabbed the prickly hair on Rhubarb's neck, and suddenly felt that he was more than twice as high from the ground.

Rhubarb's body is very large, truly worthy of the title of a beast.But Xia Yi quietly looked at his ears, nose, mouth, and paws, and felt that rhubarb was still the most like a dog.

Qing He was sitting behind him, blocking his view, Xia Yi didn't even think about looking at Rhubarb's tail, so he didn't notice the eye-catching six-eyed nine-tail behind him.

As soon as the huge Cheng Huang leaped into the clouds, Xia Yi felt the mountains, rivers, trees and trees recede like flowing water, and the whistling wind in his ears made his face hurt.Qinghe asked Dahuang to take a break first, and found a blanket to shield him from the wind.

Xia Yi was wrapped so that only his nose and eyes were leaking out, Qinghe tucked him in the corner of the blanket firmly, and patted Dahuang on the forehead to let him start again.

What he said was: "Drive."

Xia Yi wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh, and felt uncomfortable all the way.

Rhubarb ran up to ride the wind and clouds, so fast that Xia Yi couldn't see his surroundings clearly, only felt a vast whiteness.After half a day, he slowed down and walked down on the clouds.Xia Yi looked down, and there was a thick forest under his feet, and sometimes a sudden mountain wall could be seen, which was actually red in color.

"Danxia Mountain." Qinghe casually pointed to the small town on the mountainside, "We will settle there."

Rhubarb moved his ears and landed on the edge of the town.In order to avoid attracting attention, he shrank into a big dog after landing.

The town has a common name, Taiping.It is one of the few places where Qinghe often comes to live in winter.

Qinghe has been renting a small courtyard in the west of the town all year round. The wooden house is about three feet above the ground and protected from moisture.In front of the gate is an old sycamore tree with twisted roots and branches, the canopy of which covers most of the roof, and a few rows of vegetable beds behind the courtyard are quiet and elegant.

The only problem is that the yard is too small.When Qinghe rented it in the early years, he never thought that he would accept apprentices, so there were only two bedrooms except the hall.

Xia Yi carried her small package, glanced at Master and then at Rhubarb, who was baring his teeth threateningly, and resignedly walked towards the smaller bedroom.

The small courtyard has not been lived in for a long time, and a thick layer of dust has already fallen on the objects and utensils.Probably Qinghe cast some kind of spell on the small courtyard, but not many insects and ants were seen, and the beams of the house were fortunately not occupied by spider webs.

Two people and one beast were busy cleaning up the place.Rhubarb was reluctantly assigned by Qinghe to carry water. When Rhubarb walked through the streets with two large buckets on his back, the residents of the town knew it was the Taoist chief who had come to spend the winter again. .Some people even came to the small courtyard with some food and knocked on the door, enthusiastically expressing their gratitude to the Taoist priest for driving away the spirited wolf demon for them last winter.

It can be seen that Qinghe is quite popular here.Even rhubarb was praised: "The dog raised by the Taoist priest is so powerful."

Rhubarb turned his head in disdain.

There are also some dog lovers who don't know what to do and come over to discuss with Qinghe, and let their bitches come over to borrow a breed from Rhubarb when the spring begins.I was so frightened by Dahuang's loud roar that my legs went limp, and I never said anything about it.

Qinghe quickly tidied up his bedroom and hall, bent over and took a broom to clean the courtyard.Xia Yi was still waving a rag and fighting in his small room.Even though His Royal Highness the Third Prince lived in Taihua Mountain all day long instead of being clothed and well-fed all the year round, he had rarely been exposed to these tasks.

Qinghe didn't intend to ask for help, so he let him toss his face with shame, and smiled calmly: "When you go out in the rivers and lakes in the future, even if you are a teacher, you won't be able to help you."

So Xia Yi continued to wring the rag without complaint.

Da Huang cocked his tail, swaggered past him easily, and walked into the room where Qing He lived.Qinghe laid out a place for him to sleep on the ground, and without even glancing at the corner of his eyes, he jumped straight onto the big bed covered with quilts, sleeping in a rather unclely position.

Qinghe never treats herself badly when it comes to living.He can't be regarded as meticulous in terms of basic necessities of life, but without exception, he will make himself comfortable and comfortable.

For example, he knows the seemingly inconspicuous dishes in the only two small restaurants in the town that are very delicious, and he also knows that there is a single old man in the town that makes good local wine, and he also knows where the bend in the valley is. The most plump big fish can be caught in the basket.The winter here is warm and cozy, revealing a kind of lazy.Xia Yi, on the other hand, kept self-denial in the imperial palace, meditated and cultivated on Taihua Mountain, and lived his days in a strict manner. The place Qinghe brought him was casual and idle, and the pace of time was stretched long enough that he could almost hear them pass by. The empty echoes of the stone-paved long street.

Xiayi always has a feeling that compared with Taihua Mountain, this is the place that is really suitable for a peaceful life.

Even Rhubarb's ferocity seems to have been softened by the leisurely life here, and he rarely challenged Qinghe again.When Qinghe was sitting in the shade of the phoenix tree, reading a book or cultivating, Rhubarb would lie beside him and flick his tail to drive away mosquitoes. It was rare for a person and a beast to look a little harmonious.

If Xia Yi accidentally broke in, Rhubarb would immediately jump up violently, with a haughty expression on his face, "I didn't chase away mosquitoes for anyone", completely destroying this illusion.

Qinghe also has good cooking skills, but he thinks it is troublesome and doesn't do it easily.Most of them usually eat Baijia rice, and Qinghe can always know which family in the town has delicious food.The people in the town welcome him to come with a person and a dog to Cengfan, because besides paying enough for the meal, Qinghe will also give a piece of animal repelling charm drawn by himself.

Taiping Town is located deep in the mountains, and there are many ferocious beasts in the lush forests. Almost every household has to go into the mountains.At some point, this animal repelling talisman will be a lifesaver.Therefore, everyone is very happy to see Qinghe come to the door.

Occasionally, when Qinghe is in a good mood, he will think of cooking and spend a long time cooking some delicate but not hungry food.Usually at this time, Xia Yi couldn't grab the rhubarb.

Rhubarb's appetite has doubled recently.It stands to reason that he will not be hungry, as long as Qinghe still has spiritual power, he can survive without eating.Xia Yi patted his half-filled belly and protested a little.

Hearing this, Qinghe smiled a little: "He is about to transform."

Transformation is a threshold for monsters to practice.It's not dangerous, but it takes a lot of energy.

Rhubarb's spiritual power is rapidly drained, although he doesn't feel hungry, it is quite uncomfortable to be empty in his stomach.He hadn't drank blood for many years.It is inevitable to be a little manic at such a juncture.

It is night, the moon is like a hook, and the stars are shining.

Da Huang strolled out of the house lightly and deftly, jumping over the courtyard wall.He was running in the quiet alley, as if he was chasing some kind of breath.A figure quickly caught up, Qinghe folded himself in front of the beast, and said in a clear voice, "Where are you going?"

"Fuck you." Da Huang shook his head angrily, "I don't steal or rob, what's wrong with shopping?"

Qing He raised his brows slightly, and took a step forward, with hidden anger: "You promised me back then that you would never hurt anyone again. Do you want to go back on your word?"

"Hey, I keep what I say." Rhubarb cocked his neck and said roughly, "I only said that I wouldn't hurt anyone, and I didn't promise anything else!"

"They are both monsters, why do you make things difficult for them?" Qing He sighed, closing his eyes, "Come here."

He rolled up his sleeves, raised his hands to calm down, and cut a wound on his forearm.The blood immediately meandered down, dripping and forming shallow depressions on the stone slab.

"Drink." Qinghe took a deep look at him.

Da Huang's pupils shrank suddenly, and his eyes were like needles piercing him.

A breeze came into his arms, raising the corners of Taoist's wide sleeves.

The bloodthirsty beast jumped lightly, landed on Qinghe's side silently, and stretched out its tongue to lick the gurgling blood.Luscious, sweet, warm, with a familiar smell of blood.The fierce beast's tongue swept Qing He's arm again and again. Although the barb on the tip of the tongue had been withdrawn, it was still very rough, grinding the wound painfully.

Qinghe was very measured in his actions, and the bleeding from the wound gradually stopped after a while.He put down his sleeves to cover it, and prepared to go back to the small courtyard and apply some medicine to himself.Da Huang looked at his back when he turned around, the expression in his eyes turned a few times, and he said awkwardly, "Qinghe."

Qinghe almost thought he had heard wrong.

Rhubarb rarely called him that on weekdays, it was more shocking than landslides.

Qinghe looked back at him with a serious face: "Did you get into some trouble? Did you bite someone or beat my apprentice?"

"Fart!" Rhubarb suddenly lost his voice, and the rare awkward feeling disappeared immediately.He raised his head and said: "I just want to say, even so, I still don't like you."

Then flicked his tail and walked away.

Qinghe didn't care, just laughed silently.

This Cheng Huang was the first blood deed monster he had collected, and it was also the only one.He has no experience in raising monsters, and he is not in a hurry to demand the loyalty of monsters. It is good enough to follow the fate and follow the fate.

All the causes and effects related to this monstrous beast began with his single thought, and will definitely end with him.

Cheng Huang has a lifespan of two thousand years, and as a cultivator, he lives far longer than ordinary people.In the endless years to come, anyone may leave him, only the existence of that monster remains unchanged.

This is an inseparable companionship even between life and death, branded in flesh and soul.

This is true for Yu Qinghe, and it is also true for Yu Chenghuang.

After running far away, Rhubarb quietly looked back.

The moonlight is like practice, clear and cold, as if covering the body of the Taoist with a layer of silver gauze, even his expression is infected with softness.He was obviously just walking, but the night wind blowing against his face made his robe sleeves swell like clouds, as if he was stepping into a fairyland with the wind and the sword.At this time, the ferocious beast didn't slander secretly as usual, it only remembered the words "Taogu Xianfeng" suddenly, feeling quite shocked for a moment.

He hesitated for a moment and stopped, waiting for Qinghe to follow.

In a trance, what Qinghe walked slowly seemed to lie between them, a far and unfathomable abyss.