The night in Sword Hill was as dark as the lake surface and as quiet as the deep sea. There were obviously no corpses in the sword tombs all over the mountain, but there were always whispers about the soul in Murong Yan's ears.
Sometimes it’s a call without emotion.
Sometimes it is a song in an unknown language.
Sometimes there is a slight sigh of sadness.
Murong Yan went from resistance to relief in just a moment of thinking.
The early morning of Sword Hill came quickly, but disappeared even faster, because the religious group had received news early in the morning that the Taiping Taoists were rushing here. The vanguard troops who came to negotiate claimed that the reason was a religious dispute. Previously,
Taiping Taoists who leave Taiping Tao without any reason will be severely punished, and the sect will be ordered to hand over everyone within today.
In fact, everyone in the world knows that Taiping Dao's heart is that they only want to get Murong Yan's soul and body. As for other people? It doesn't matter at all!
The entire cult was busy arranging troops to resist the attack of the Taiping Taoists. Rangers from Crow's Nest came to help. Murong Yan's spirit became slightly calmer, but there were still many people who came to seek answers from her. Most of them were loyal believers of the Taiping Tao in the past.
, from worshiping the church to fearing the church, the change of one thought did not help them gain more in a short period of time, but caused them to lose the most "loyal reliance" in their hearts.
"Lord Saint, I don't want to go back, but I can't think of how to live."
"You asked us to leave, and now you say you don't know how to help us?"
"Lord Saint, please save us!"
Murong Yan, who knew she had lost her divination ability, didn't know how she was different from ordinary people. She was now more willing to believe that the voice of the soul was just an illusion, and that she was of no use except as a bait.
The people who came to pray went back disappointed. Of course, some of them had strong emotions and wanted to grab Murong Yan and offer it to Taiping Road in exchange for their own lives. Fortunately, there were rangers from Crow's Nest guarding Murong Yan.
Murong Yan showed confusion and asked the ranger who sacrificed his life to protect him: "Why do you still trust me? It's obvious that I can't help anyone anymore."
You Xia said: "The one I trust is not you, but Brother Tong and General Bai Feng. Murong Yan, who is deeply trusted by them, will naturally be respected by me."
Murong Yan hesitated for a moment.
"Murong Yan?"
"Murong Yan..."
"I am...Murong Yan."
The ranger thought that he had been offended and quickly apologized: "Holy Lady, please forgive me for being rude just now."
Murong Yan smiled happily and said: "It's nothing! I just suddenly remembered how I came all the way. How stupid, why did I only think of it now?"
"Lord Saint?"
Murong Yan's face cleared of gloom, she stood up and walked down the valley: "I am Murong Yan, please put down your weapons and leave your posts, and then follow me to the road and wait for the Taiping Taoists to arrive."
"Lord Saint! Please think twice. Isn't this sending you to death?!"
Murong Yan shook her head lightly: "Brother Feng said that we are not here to start a war. Trust me, I will lead you out of Jinyang safely."
Several rangers who were escorting him were stunned, but Murong Yan's figure had already drifted down the valley. They felt helpless and could only follow her all the way.
When Murong Yan arrived at the place where her followers were camping together, she never stopped. She personally invited others to follow her. She even did not forget the people who had shown hostility to her just now.
"Come on, everyone please come with me!"
After that, she turned around and continued to rush to the next camp. The breeze blowing her clothes gave off a faint fragrance, which was the smell of yarrow.
Soon, everyone came behind Murong Yan and stood outside Jinyang City waiting quietly.
Although everyone already had great trust in Murong Yan's decision, Su Qing was still confused and asked: "My Lady Saint, do you want to trade yourself for the lives of everyone here? I will never let you
If you do this, I will rescue you first, and I have no control over the lives of others."
He Ba Yu'er also agreed with Su Qing's words: "Instead of waiting here to die stupidly, it is better for us to take a step first. Anyway, the Han people will not remember the saint's life-saving grace."
Yu Ke had lived with Murong Yan for many years. She knew what Murong Yan was determined to do and no one could stop her, so she simply remained silent. However, Murong Yan could see her worries at a glance.
"Ake, do you think I'm going to die?"
Yu Ke's voice paused, concealing the distrust deep in his heart: "Sister Murong, I... no matter what, I will be with you."
"I'm not deceiving you. This is not a suicide attempt, but a carefully considered countermeasure." Murong Yan showed an extremely confident expression, which made people wonder, in the past, she could always create miracles out of thin air. Could it be possible that she can do the same thing today?
Now?
Soon, the Taiping Taoists arrived as scheduled.
The leaders are Tianxuanzi and Tianjizi, two of the Seven Beidou Sons of Taiping Road, who appeared at the same time today. One is to clean up the family, and the other is to capture Murong Yan.
"Xianbei Witch, did you bring everyone here to fight to the death?" Tianjizi Li Keyong inherited everything from Tianji Taoist and was giving orders to the old people of Taipingdao behind Murong Yan: "Give up the struggle."
You can survive, but if you resist, don't blame us for not remembering our former friendship."
Some people were afraid of Li Keyong's majesty and gradually began to waver. At this moment, Murong Yan stood up and replied: "Two Taoist priests, can I talk to you face to face? I will follow you after you finish speaking.
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"No!" Su Qing immediately stopped him: "You can't go! I promised Brother Bai."
He Ba Yu'er also stood in front of Murong Yan. She made a habitual motion of drawing her sword, but she forgot that the sword had been removed in advance at Murong Yan's request.
"Damn it!" He Ba Yu'er said: "My lord Saint, it's still too late to leave now. Akko, you should also advise your sister."
"Yan..." Before Yu Ke could say anything, Murong Yan rushed out from the gap between the two people in front of her.
Of the hundreds of people behind her, no one dared to act rashly. Only Murong Yan looked calm and said, "I am the only one now, can I rest assured?"
Li Keyong got off his horse, and Tianxuanzi also stepped down from a sedan chair.
"Miko, what's the matter with you? Are you trying to plead for those people?" Li Keyong asked.
Murong Yan said: "I just want to talk about some past events, Taoist Tianji, do you still remember that when we first met, you and Master came to kill me? Why don't you do it now? Could it be that you
I have no idea why the previous Tianjizi wanted to kill me?"
"What...what does this matter have to do with now?"
Murong Yan said: "Actually, I only figured it out not long ago, because my respected master has long seen through Sima Tu's true thoughts. Taiping Road is just a tool for Sima Tu to gain power. His so-called unintentional politics is to control the emperor from behind.
Controlling the country? Taiping Road will only go to destruction under Sima Tu, and I, Murong Yan, and the legend of the Xianbei witch are his means of deceiving people."
"I think you are the one who confuses people!" Li Keyong stared at Murong Yan fiercely, and then Tianxuanzi also echoed: "Enough of the nonsense, come with us quickly."
Murong Yan continued: "Daozhang Li, does this Taoist Tianxuan know your past?"
"People in the Taiping Taoist community do not blame their fellow disciples for their past, no matter what the past is."
Murong Yan said: "Daozhang Li has always been worried about the death of his 'mother'. He always hopes that he can compensate his 'mother'."
"Why would she know such a thing?!" Tianxuanzi asked Li Keyong complainingly. She looked like a child and became sulky. She asked in an interesting way: "Did something happen between you two?"
Li Keyong immediately denied: "No, nothing happened to us!"
Murong Yan suddenly smiled gently and said: "It's just that a few years ago when I was raising a baby in the main rudder of Taiping Road, this Taoist priest Li was always close to me. I naturally knew these things. By the way, Taoist priest Tianxuan likes Taoist priest Li."
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"Like it? No, that's not the case!" Tianxuanzi turned her head in anger: "I'm just a Taoist monk, I can't say I like it..."
"Really?" Murong Yan said: "In fact, Daoist Tianxuan should have noticed very early that Daoist Li has always wanted a child of his own. For him, this is the best way to repay his mother. However, Tianxuan
Taoist Master Xuan can't do it, because he can't do it, so he doesn't dare to admit this feeling."
Li Keyong listened with his head bent and sighed: "Sure enough, you haven't changed. You are exactly the same as before, a quirky witch."
"Taoist Priest Tianji, you can't be deceived by her just a few words." Tianxuanzi denied sternly again: "The emotions between Taoist monks are far more noble than the love in this world!"
Murong Yan shook her head and hesitated before replying: "Actually, I don't want to talk about this, but...well. Taoist Priest Tianxuan, why did you join Taiping Dao?"
"None of your business!" Tianxuanzi became angry and prepared to order the servant to come and get him.
"You want your child-like body to grow up, right?" Before Murong Yan could finish her words, Tian Xuanzi almost hit her with a fierce palm, but fortunately Li Keyong intervened to stop her.
"Tianxuanzi, you can't kill her!" Li Keyong hugged Tianxuanzi directly for fear that he would not be able to stop her.
Tianxuanzi's little face turned red instantly: "What are you doing, let me go...there are so many people watching."
Murong Yan continued: "Taipingdao can't do anything about your illness, haven't you understood? Even if you become an immortal, so what, you will still have this body and it will never change."
"This disease cannot be cured." Tian Xuanzi's eyes were dull, and the anger just now disappeared, leaving only the endearing desolation: "Taoist Tianji, I may be like this in my whole life...
..."
"..." Li Keyong was speechless.
At this time, Murong Yan offered words of advice: "Daozhang Li, don't be so reserved, don't be so serious. Since we are attracted to each other, that means liking each other, that means falling in love. You deserve a better ending, not with Taiping Road.
Buried together with Sima Tu."
This is the love between a dwarf and the son of incest.
"According to your words, Bai Feng has already killed himself in front of the Heavenly Master?" Li Keyong asked.
Murong Yan did not answer directly, but nodded affirmatively: "I believe Brother Feng."
"Okay." Li Keyong removed his weapon and turned around to order the Taiping Taoists: "Sima Tu betrayed us! What he said was a lie from beginning to end. Tianxuanzi and I have decided to leave Jinyang. The rest
People, you can make your own decisions."
Li Keyong raised his hands to greet Murong Yan, and Tianxuanzi asked belatedly: "What are you going to do if it's not the two of us who come to arrest you?"
Murong Yan said: "The Seven Beidou Sons of Taiping Dao have been killed by Brother Feng. Only the two of you and Run Wentao are left to fight. If the person who comes is Run Wentao, then I will be more confident."
"I really lost to you..." Tianxuanzi frowned and smiled, a little helpless and sad, but still chose to elope with Li Keyong.
Seeing Tian Jizi and Tian Xuanzi's backs getting farther and farther away, the rest of the Taiping Taoists were also distracted. Some people chose to leave, some were confused, and some collapsed and cried. At that time, there were all kinds of things in the world.
Su Qing, He Ba Yu'er, Yu Ke and others all came to express their admiration for Murong Yan's wisdom and courage. No one except her could come up with such a clever plan. Of course, in fact, it is more due to the fact that the current situation has completely tilted towards Taiping Dao.
the other side of.
Just when Murong Yan was about to celebrate her victory with others, a group of Taiping Taoists who were determined to be evil suddenly gathered. The leader was the man who made such nonsense against Murong Yan in the valley.
"Brothers and masters don't want us anymore, Master Tianshi hasn't abandoned us yet! Capture Murong Yan, make her a god or a saint, you name it, kill her!"
As he spoke, hundreds of people in the sword array and the sword array charged in response. Countless rangers and warriors from the crow's nest stood in front of Murong Yan, and even chose to seize the white blade with bare hands, resigned to death.
During the escort process, He Ba Yu'er couldn't help but said: "Those people really don't remember the kindness of the Holy Lady, they are a bunch of wolf-hearted people!"
"To take away other people's faith in an instant may really bring despair." Murong Yan murmured and followed Su Qing to escape into the dense forest.
With hundreds of enemies, even Su Qing, who entered and exited the palace like a treasure hunter, had no idea at the moment. He asked He Ba Yu'er and Murong Yan to exchange clothes, and then Yu Ke protected Murong Yan and went to Jinyang to find Bai Feng.
, and he and He Ba Yuer acted as bait together.
"That's it. It's been decided. Now that Gao Yang is in battle in Jinyang, it's definitely safer than outside!" After Su Qing finished speaking, he took He Ba Yu'er and took another route.
"Lord Saint, please take care of yourself!" He Ba Yu'er said sadly.
Murong Yan seemed to have a premonition in her heart that this might be the last time she would see the two of them.
"Hurry up and go find Bai Feng! Tell him whether Su Qing is handsome or not!" Su Qing was still joking and gossiping, although everyone could hear that he was comforting Murong Yan.
"Okay, I will tell you." Murong Yan was crying, and Yu Ke was also urging her: "Yan'er, let's go!"
When the boy on Taiping Road saw the figures of Su Qing and He Ba Yuer, he was indeed attracted to the opposite direction of Jinyang. Murong Yan and Yu Ke took advantage of the opportunity to cross between the search lines, getting closer and closer to Jinyang.