This is a completely different scenery from the desert.
The three of them seemed to be in a courtyard. The walls were as white as clouds in the clear sky, spotless, as if they had just been painted. The courtyard was well laid out, with rocks, water, flowers and trees. The flowers were either rare species, or
Common peonies, golden finches, peonies, etc., are colorful. Regardless of whether they are blooming in this season or not, it is rare to see such a special scenery in the desert. It should even be said... is this still the same desert as before?
?
Someone was watering the flowers not far away.
Han Chang held his breath, and each step was so light and silent. The other two people stood still for the time being, and he slowly moved forward alone. The person watering the flowers had long black hair, like a black cat's
The fur is so smooth. At first glance, the figure on the back looks like a woman, but if you get closer, you will find that he is actually very tall, with broad shoulders, and is obviously a male figure.
Although Han Sheng's footsteps were so light that they could be ignored, the man still turned around quickly. He was not surprised at all when he saw him, as if he was expecting it. The kettle in his hand was still holding it steadily. He was indeed a handsome young man.
,between the eyebrows
He exudes heroism and has a somewhat humble smile. His long coat is black, with an outward-turned collar, tied sleeves, and a waistband, outlining a solid frame. There are some golden smiles embroidered on it,
Overall it seems less gloomy.
One side of his front hair is very long, almost completely covering his right eye.
Now that Han Chang has been noticed by him, the two people behind him also stepped forward to salute. Han Chang opened his mouth, a little at a loss, but clearly wanted to say something or ask something. Before he opened his mouth, that
A man spoke first. He put down the kettle and asked:
"Who are you looking for?"
"Uh, I, let's find the Master of Hundred Skeletons..."
"What do you want to say?"
"I want to know the whereabouts of a monster."
"A monster?"
"Yes...a monster."
The man looked him up and down, turned his head and glanced at the two people behind him, his eyes lingering on the sword that had just been withdrawn from Xie Zhe's waist for a while. He turned his head again, looked at the surrounding environment, and then
explain:
"Since you have appeared from here, maybe someone has given you some advice. Since you are distinguished guests from the six realms of impermanence, Shi should treat you well."
"Are you the Master of the Hundred Skeletons?" Xie Zhe blurted out.
"Why, doesn't it look like it?"
With a smile on his face, Master Bai Skeleton folded the fan that appeared in his hand together and clapped it on the palm of his other hand. He moved the fan handle away, gestured to the side, and said:
"please."
The three of them were still in a daze, and unknowingly they had followed Shi Wuqi on the boat outside the courtyard. There were no streets outside the courtyard, only narrow paths connected with stairs, extending down to the waterway. The wide water surface was the street here.
, extending in all directions, pervasive
Enter. Shi Wuqi was holding the boat. It seemed like it could go very fast without much effort. There were buildings of different heights on both sides of the waterway, all with white walls and black tiles.
It's like admiring a long ink painting.
It's very quiet here, with no one around. It can be called an empty city - okay, maybe not that big, just a town. But the town stretches on almost infinitely, until the distance is vague and angular.
The shape of the place does not know where it ends. This makes this place look a bit weird. It is so big.
Apart from its owner, there is not a single living person in this place. When it comes to the atmosphere of life, they are not sure. There seems to be some activities here, such as farm tools, clothes drying racks, and fresh flowers that are being taken care of, but it seems that they are not rich enough.
, as stiff as a painting. After all, there are really no signs of life here.
But Xie Zhe felt something strange, and he couldn't explain it. Even in such a deserted place, he felt as if something was lurking in the dark, watching them quietly, and there were more than one. Although it was a bit ridiculous, and he couldn't find anyone to confirm this.
There are traces of his thoughts, but he just has such a weird feeling. Maybe this is... the so-called extreme things must be reversed, right? He glanced at the people walking with him, Han Sheng's focus was never on the scenery, and Ye Linghua was not at all
perception.
On the way, Ling Huan asked: "How...how did you know that we would appear there?"
"Water the flowers, just a coincidence."
Ye Lingquan glanced at Xie Zhehan, who was still confused, and then asked: "Then, how do you know that we came here through the recommendation of the Six Paths of Impermanence?"
"There are many roads leading to the Eclipse Palace. Each place can be reached from different places and in different ways. No matter who appears from somewhere here, I know where you are coming from."
As they said that, the boat passed the double palaces on both sides of the bank. The two palaces were very large, with very elegant bases, bodies, and roofs. They suddenly remembered that they had experienced such a pair when they walked out of the courtyard.
The twin towers are just much smaller. Could it be that every twin tower is an entrance? Just sitting on the boat, there are several such buildings along the way.
"So that's it... We were still in the desert at the beginning, and the mirage suddenly became real, like a dream. How did you achieve such a superb illusion?"
Shi Wuqi turned back from the left, glanced at Ling Huan, smiled, and said:
"You will know in a moment."
He stopped the boat and led a few people ashore. These buildings had the same style, so they couldn't even find any difference here. After walking through the long corridor, the four of them walked into a small building and came to the living room.
, then walked around a screen, and Shi Wuqi invited them to take a seat. The air was filled with a fragrant smell, which actually came from the brewed tea on the small table. The tea was still there.
It was steaming, and there were small flowers floating inside. I didn't know what they were, but the scent was refreshing. But there didn't seem to be any trace of someone coming here. Shi Wuqi was with them before, and he didn't seem to have any contact with anyone.
So who prepared these drinks? Could this be some kind of magic of his? This is even more amazing than Lord Gaoyue pouring tea with a spirit butterfly.
Shi Wuqi sat behind a long table, covered with a cloth. The table looked like a storyteller's podium in a theater, with some messy things piled on it. Most of them seemed to be mineral fragments, and some they called
No name. Xie Zhe looked at the moved screen. The cabinets and shelves nearby were also filled with rare objects for decoration, mostly ores. There was no way of knowing their prices, but both of them looked like models.
Presentable, not sentimental.
There was also a small silver incense burner on the table, emitting fine white smoke and dissolving into the air. Could it be that the sweet fragrance they smelled did not come from the tea, but from the stove? But Ling Huan took a sip of the tea and felt sweet.
Yes, it seems that the smell is correct.
"Is that...one of the seven magic weapons?"
"Oh? This young master is really discerning." Shi Wuqi patted the incense burner gently, as if introducing his proud child, "To be honest, the entire building is built on water, including the waterway.
The light tower is just an illusion of this platinum silver incense burner."
"It's really ingenious to hide your residence in a place like this."
"It was indeed placed in the real world before, but I like it here more now. Think about it, the poor people who have the ability to come here to entrust me must have encountered difficulties that they can't do anything about. Shi Mou also has
What’s the reason not to lend a helping hand?”
Han Chang smiled bitterly and said, "If you say this, it seems that our efforts are a bit ordinary."
"No, as the saying goes, everyone who comes is a guest. Since you are all sitting here, why not tell me your request first. If I am not mistaken, among the three of you, only Brother Fox is a real monster. Rules
...you should know, right?"
"We all know that I am the only one who needs help from you. I am ashamed to say that ever since I met these two companions, I have always been spotted by all kinds of people. As a result, I have always questioned my own behavior.
Have you slacked off in your form skills?"
"You're joking. It's just luck. I always meet some powerful characters."
When talking to the Master of the Hundred Skeletons, I feel more relaxed than in the Death Shadow Pavilion. Regardless of the differences between the two hosts, just because of the change in environment, those with experience will naturally prefer the latter. Although the courtesy is similar.
, but as expected, such a style full of humanistic sentiment is more cordial.
Hanshang quickly introduced himself to his family, and also introduced his two human friends. He summarized his purpose of coming in a familiar manner, and also mentioned Lord Gaoyue who recommended him to come here and Lord Mutue who led the way. Shi Wuqi was patient.
He listened quietly, occasionally tinkering with the bits and pieces in front of him. After Han Chang finished speaking, he stopped polishing a piece of jade.
"In other words, you want to know about your junior brother Zhongli Wenjiu?"
"Exactly."
"Um……"
Shi Wuqi pondered for a while, then raised the half-polished blue stone and looked at it with one eye. He didn't know what he was thinking. After a while, he put down the things in his hands and took a deep breath.
"I have indeed heard about this person. I learned from the visiting monsters that this person is quite famous in the monster world. Just talking about where he is now...I am afraid I will disappoint you. It is not too much.
That's a lot of news. But there is something that may be helpful to you. I'll get it for you."
After that, he stood up and walked towards the screen behind him. There was another room there, and the three people at the table heard some rummaging sounds coming from inside. Soon, Shi Wuqi reappeared with something else in his hand.
It was a short sword, and the scabbard was polished with some kind of black ore, inlaid with golden edges and patterns. He walked over, held it in one hand, and handed it to Han Chang. Han Chang stood up in advance and took it with both hands.
, held it in his hand and looked at it carefully for a while.
"I just thought that this sword might have flowed into the Eclipse Palace just for me to give it to you in the first place."
