Ai Zhong's face lit up. Among the three elders, he was the one who watched Qing Qing grow up and cared about her the most.
Seeing Qingqing wake up early, Ai Zhong immediately came to her side, grabbed her right hand and felt her pulse.
"Yes, the pulse is calm, and the qi and blood are full. It seems that the soul is just a little weak, but it's nothing serious. It will take a few days to recover."
"Thank you. Thank you Uncle Albert for healing me."
Qingqing spoke slowly, her lips were still a little white, and she had to use all her strength to speak.
At this time, Liang Yan also came over.
He looked at this frail little girl. Although she did not become a disciple, she was the one who taught her, so he still had some feelings for her.
"As long as you're fine, rest in peace." Liang Yan said softly.
"Brother Liang, I'm sorry, I shouldn't doubt you"
Qingqing woke up and realized that she had wrongly blamed Liang Yan. She tried to open her eyes with a guilty look on her face.
"Qingqing was so excited at the time. I didn't expect Sister Zilan to lie to me. She has been with me for hundreds of years. Apart from her somewhat hot temper, she is usually very kind. She doesn't even want to hurt some young spiritual beasts.
I didn’t expect she would be such a person cough cough!”
Qingqing tried hard to explain, but she was injured after all. She couldn't help but cough violently after saying so many words in one breath.
"You don't need to explain, it's all over."
Liang Yan's face was calm, with no intention of blaming him at all.
Although Qingqing made a wrong judgment, fortunately, Wuxin and herself were not affected by it. Instead, it was a blessing in disguise: Wuxin got an opportunity in the underground palace, successfully survived the "blood disaster", and she also obtained Shenxiao Mountain.
The "Shenxiao Seal" left by the founder of the sect.
Therefore, he couldn't hate Qingqing at all.
Qingqing coughed for a while, took a deep breath, leaned back on the chair, and said slowly: "I just heard you say that my father is missing?"
"good."
Ai Zhong did not hide it, but nodded solemnly.
"If you all can't find him, Qingqing has an idea."
"oh?"
Liang Yan and Ai Zhong looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
"Is there any way you can find your father?" Liang Yan asked.
"Use my. My enlightened beast."
Qingqing's voice was very weak, but she still insisted on raising her right hand and patted the spirit beast bag around her waist.
The next moment, the spirit beast bag opened, and a strange beast with a deer's head, a tiger's body, three tails, and silver hair flew out of it and appeared in front of everyone.
"Is this the enlightened beast?"
Many people in the meeting hall were whispering. Most of them had only heard of this kind of spiritual beast, but had never seen it.
There was once a ballad circulated in Langhuan Continent, which said: "There are strange beasts in the mountains, holding grass and offering fairy wine. There are hundreds and thousands of strands of troubled threads in the world. I will be drunk with a cup of bright moon. I will forget about the mountains and rivers again. The old man of the family will come to ask me and laugh."
He was in a dream, and there was no self in the world, so where could there be right and wrong?"
The strange beast described in the song is the enlightened beast!
It is said that the enlightened beast once appeared in Yunzhong Mountain, but no one has caught this strange beast. Even the monks of the Baisheng tribe, who are famous for controlling beasts, cannot reach a contract with the enlightened beast.
Only when the enlightened beast recognizes you, will it take the initiative to show up, hold grass in its mouth, offer wine, and become a confidant.
"I have heard before that Kaiming Beast is good at tracking. Maybe he can really find the mountain owner!" Someone in the meeting hall said softly.
After hearing this, Qingqing stretched out her hand and gently stroked the Kaiming Beast's head, and said with a smile: "Xiao Ming does have this ability. It once smelled his father's breath. As long as his father is still in Langhuan Continent, Xiao Ming can find him, right?"
"
The last sentence was asked to the enlightened beast. The spirit beast had already understood human nature. He nodded when he heard the words, and even rubbed his nose on Qingqing's face, looking very affectionate towards her.
When Ai Zhong saw this scene, hesitation appeared on his face.
After a moment, he raised his head and glanced at Liang Yan, and asked in a consulting tone: "Fellow Daoist Liang, what do you think of this matter?"
"You might as well give it a try."
Liang Yan's answer was very straightforward.
"Do you also think this spiritual beast can find the mountain owner?" Ai Zhong frowned slightly.
"Anyway, there is no other way now. Although the Enlightenment Beast only has the strength of Tongxuan Realm, it is extremely talented. Maybe it can really find fellow Taoist Shennong. Moreover, I trust more than the Enlightenment Beast." Liang Yan glanced at Qing
Qing, said with profound meaning.
Ai Zhong's brows furrowed even deeper. He didn't understand the meaning of the second half of Liang Yan's sentence, but the first half of Liang Yan's sentence was right. There was really no better way now, but to treat a dead horse as a living horse.
"Since Brother Liang feels the same way, let's put our bets on this enlightened beast."
As the great elder of Shennong Mountain, Ai Zhong was also a decisive person. He just thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
"It's just a question of who to send. The place where the mountain master is must be dangerous. If my prediction is correct, the masters of the Yeming Sect should be there. If the people who go to rescue are not strong enough, they will just die in vain."
When Liang Yan heard this, he naturally understood what Ai Zhong meant. In fact, he himself was well prepared. Hearing this, he smiled slightly and said: "Elder Ai, you are the only one left among the three elders. You can stay and guard Shennong Mountain.
As for the task of rescuing fellow Taoist Shennong, you might as well leave it to me."
After hearing this, Ai Zhong's face was overjoyed. He held Liang Yan's hand and said, "Fellow Daoist Liang, as the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed, if you can really rescue the mountain owner, then you will be our great benefactor in Shennong Mountain. No matter what your request, we will accept it."
I can satisfy you.”
"hehe."
Liang Yan smiled slightly, his face noncommittal.
In fact, what he was thinking in his heart was: If I say that I want to borrow your "Shennong Emperor Sutra" to take a look, I wonder if you, the elder, can make the decision?
Of course, this request will not be made now. After all, the "Shennong Emperor Sutra" is in the hands of Shennong Hu, and the mountain master must nod his approval.
The most important thing now is to rescue the Shennong Husband and put down the chaos in Langhuan Continent. Otherwise, let alone cultivation, once Juntian City is breached and the Tiangong City army invades, it will be difficult for him to protect himself.
Thinking of this, Liang Yan smiled and said: "Elder Ai, it's too early to say anything now. Let's rescue Taoist Shennong first."
"right!"
Ai Zhong nodded repeatedly, thought for a while and then said: "It is really dangerous for fellow Taoist to be alone. I will send you the four direct disciples of the mountain master to go with you."
After saying this, he shouted: "Jia Yi, Ding Feng! Xu Da, Xu Er! Listen to the order!"
As soon as he finished speaking, in the meeting hall, the four great Transformation Tribulation Realm monks except Ai Zhong stood up at the same time, respectfully held their hands in their hands and said: "I'm waiting here, please give me your instructions, uncle!"
"The four of you, follow Fellow Daoist Liang to rescue the mountain master! Remember, Fellow Daoist Liang must be the leader along the way, and follow his orders in everything!" Ai Zhong ordered.
"this"
The four great Transformation Tribulation Realm monks did not agree immediately.
Two of them had the cultivation level to overcome the second difficulty and the third difficulty respectively. The faces of these two people were the ugliest because Liang Yan only had the cultivation level to overcome the first difficulty and was still an outsider. Now the four of them were asked to obey each other's orders.
, which made them a little confused.
"Master Ai"
Jia Yi had the highest level of cultivation among the four. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something tactfully, but as soon as she started, she was interrupted by Ai Zhong:
"Shut up! In extraordinary times, extraordinary things are done! Although Fellow Daoist Liang is an outsider, he is very powerful. Even if the four of you put together, you may not be his opponent! This rescue of the mountain master is related to the life and death of our Shennong Mountain.
, you must no longer have any doubts!”
This sentence was like a wake-up call. Although the four of them were still a little dissatisfied, they also knew the seriousness of the matter. At this time, they all lowered their heads and said with cupped hands:
"We realize our mistake. This trip will be led by Fellow Daoist Liang. Even if we are shattered to pieces, we must rescue the mountain master!"
"good!"
Ai Zhong nodded with satisfaction, looked at Liang Yan, and said solemnly: "Fellow Daoist Liang, I will hand over these four people to you. The life and death of Shennong Mountain will depend on you."
"Liang will definitely try his best." Liang Yan said solemnly.
He glanced at Qingqing, helped her up, let her sit on the back of Kaiming Beast, and said softly: "Qingqing, without further ado, if you can still persist, take us to find your father now!
"
Qingqing lay on Kaiming Beast's back, nodded weakly and said: "Don't worry, Brother Liang, I cough, I'm fine, let's set off now!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Qingqing put her mouth close to Kaiming Beast's ear and said something that no one could understand.
After hearing this, the enlightened beast neighed, its eyes suddenly turned orange, and then jumped out of the door of the council hall.
Liang Yan and others followed closely behind. As soon as they left the door of the meeting hall, they saw the enlightened beast rising into the sky and flying towards the southwest.
"Let's go too!"
Liang Yan shouted low and turned into a ray of light soaring into the sky. Seeing this, the four major disciples of Shennong Mountain looked at each other and also made a gesture to fly into the air, following closely behind Liang Yan.
Everyone followed the Enlightenment Beast and fled all the way to the southwest. During this period, it changed direction twice and flew continuously for three days and three nights.
On the morning of the fourth day, when it was just dawn, the Kaiming Beast changed its direction again, suddenly sank downwards, and soon submerged into the jungle below.
When Liang Yan and others saw this, without any hesitation, they also pressed down the escape light and entered the jungle.
I saw a swamp in the middle of the jungle. The quagmire was rolling in it, countless bubbles were emerging, and a smelly smell came to my face, which obviously contained highly poisonous gas.
At this time, the enlightened beast stopped at the edge of the swamp, lying on its front legs, its orange-red eyes blinking, staring at the poisonous swamp in front of it.
Everyone landed near the enlightened beast one after another. They released their spiritual consciousness almost at the same time and carefully checked the surroundings. They found that the surroundings were deserted and there was not even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual power.
After searching for a while, several people looked at each other.
"What's going on? Why did the enlightened beast stop? Could it be that its ability is limited and it can't find the mountain master at all?" Among the four, Ding Feng was the first to express doubts.
Although the other three people did not speak, their faces were gloomy. It was obvious that they did not trust the enlightened beast and felt that their trip was a bit ridiculous.
At this moment, Liang Yan's voice suddenly sounded: "Everyone, maybe the enlightened beast has found the mountain master."
"Um?"
The four disciples from Shennong Mountain all turned their heads and looked at Liang Yan.
"Fellow Daoist Liang, what do you have in mind?" Jia Yi cupped his hands and asked in a respectful tone.
"Haha." Liang Yan smiled slightly and pointed at the swamp in front of him: "Far away in the horizon, but close in front of you!"
"You mean, the mountain owner is trapped in this swamp?" Jia Yi narrowed his eyes.
"Impossible!" Ding Feng shook his head and said: "I just checked this swamp. There is only poisonous gas in it, without any fluctuations in spiritual power. Let alone hiding people, even a poisonous insect cannot exist."
"Is there a possibility that what you are examining is only the swamp itself, but there is a cave underneath the swamp?" Liang Yan said slowly.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
In fact, it is not surprising that Jia Yi and others did not expect that they are all members of Langhuan Continent, and the biggest taboo in Langhuan Continent is the art of escaping from the earth!
Therefore, when they thought about the problem, they subconsciously excluded the underground space and did not think in this direction at all. Only Liang Yan, an outsider, could naturally guess what the Ye Ming Sect was thinking.
"Fellow Daoist Liang is right. These outsiders will not abide by the iron laws of Langhuan Continent. They may have opened up a small space below." Jia Yi nodded slightly.
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go down and take a look now." Ding Feng shouted.
Jia Yi did not speak, but looked at Liang Yan, obviously waiting for him to make a decision.
Liang Yan had already come to Qingqing's side at this time, touched the latter's head, and said softly: "Thank you for leading us. Let us leave the rest to us. You can't deal with the poisonous gas here. Come first."
Take shelter in my gourd for a while."
"Um"
Qingqing nodded obediently, hugged Liang Yan again, and whispered: "I was ignorant before, brother Liang, don't be angry, please rescue my father, please."
"Don't worry, it will be fine."
Liang Yan patted Qingqing's back, and then pinched her with his magic skills and put her into the Taixu gourd.
After placing Qing Qing, Liang Yan came to the edge of the poisonous swamp with a calm expression.
"Let's go."
Liang Yan didn't hesitate at all. A layer of protective light flashed around him, and he was the first to sink into the swamp.
When the four major disciples of Shennong Mountain saw this, they did not hesitate. They each used their magical powers and followed closely behind Liang Yan.
The five of them were monks in the Tribulation Realm. Although the swamp poisonous gas was powerful, they could do nothing about it. They all sank cautiously. After about a quarter of an hour, the surrounding chaotic quagmire suddenly disappeared and was replaced by a black hole.
The black hole rotates slowly, and the poisonous gas around it cannot get close at all, and no breath leaks out of it.
"There is indeed a barrier here. No wonder we can't detect it outside. It turns out that the breath is hidden!" Jia Yi looked at the black hole not far away, with a mixture of joy and sorrow on his face.
I am happy that after three consecutive days of searching, I finally got some clues. I am worried that this place is so mysterious and there are many dangers in the black hole. I don't know if I can successfully complete the mission of this trip.