Muchuan didn't know about the pursuers behind him.
After all, visibility in the desert is inherently low, and there is soft sand underfoot. Unless you listen close to the ground, you won't hear any footsteps at all.
No, after driving for a long time, Muchuan set up camp to rest again.
It's not that Muchuan can't bear it, he's just worried that Princess Mingzhu won't be able to bear it.
After all, Princess Pearl is a woman, so traveling for a long time would be a bit unbearable.
Those music slaves were actually quite grateful for Princess Pearl's return.
When Princess Pearl didn't come, Muchuan had never rested so frequently, and they were able to enjoy the bonus of Princess Pearl.
"Princess, we are going to Pibo City on this trip. Is it really okay with you?"
Muchuan asked slightly worriedly.
After hearing this, Princess Mingzhu looked a little ugly, but she still shook her head and said it didn't matter.
Pibo City was the previous royal city of the Tubo Kingdom. After Songtsen Gampo seized power, he moved the capital to Luoche.
This is due to the influence of the previous dynasty. Of course, the main reason is that Pibo City was massacred and was no longer suitable for living.
The war that year was no joke. Almost all the hundreds of thousands of people in Pibo City followed the old king to heaven.
In ancient times, the most miserable people when dynasties changed were the common people.
The more backward a place is, the more profound this tragedy will be, especially for a slave dynasty like Tubo, where every time the dynasty changed, it was all done with human lives!
The place Muchuan went to on this trip was Pibo City, the old royal city of Tubo.
Although Pibo City was massacred, the city was not bombed and is still inhabited by people today.
Of course, those who dare to stay in Pibo City now are extremely courageous people.
After all, hundreds of thousands of people have died here. It's almost like a ghost town. I heard that there are souls claiming their lives every night!
Muchuan went to Pibo City not for excitement.
Just because, if you want to go to the Holy Mountain, the fastest way is through Pibo City.
The reason why Pibo City is regarded as the royal capital is because it was built at the foot of the Holy Mountain and is known as the city closest to the gods.
All in all, Muchuan is a little worried now. He is worried that after arriving in Pibo City, Princess Mingzhu will see things and miss her emotions. If she gets damaged, it will be bad.
"My benefactor, it doesn't matter to me. I will go back to that place sooner or later."
Princess Mingzhu hesitated for a long time, and finally spoke what was in her heart.
She said: "My whole family died in Pibo City, and I was the only one who escaped. I have long wanted to go back, so I can see my family for the last time."
Hearing this, Muchuan also felt sad.
Princess Mingzhu went from being a little girl who didn't interfere with others to falling into a subjugated princess with her country and family ruined. The experiences she experienced are really not something that ordinary people can understand.
Muchuan couldn't help but recall that when he first met Princess Mingzhu, there was no life in Princess Mingzhu's eyes. She was just like an empty shell without a soul.
Fortunately, after Muchuan's care during this period, Princess Pearl has gotten much better. At least her eyes have the luster they should have, and they are no longer the painful death glow they had before.
"My benefactor, if it's convenient, could you tell me why you want to go to the Holy Mountain?"
Princess Pearl didn't want to continue this topic and changed the subject.
Hearing this, Muchuan shook his head helplessly and said: "I have told you many times, don't call me my benefactor. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Mu."
"Mu, Brother Mu"
Princess Mingzhu blushed and finally shouted.
This kind of endearment can only be called between husband and wife in Tubo.
This is a cultural surprise. It is a normal name in the Tang Dynasty, but it may have a special meaning in other places.
Muchuan didn't know this clearly, he just felt that it was more comfortable to call him this way than to call him his benefactor.
Princess Mingzhu was still blushing, biting her lips and said: "In that case, Mu, brother Mu, don't call me princess, just call me Mingzhu."
Muchuan nodded, naturally he would not be polite.
He had not wanted to call Mingzhu princess for a long time. After all, this kind of title reminded Mingzhu of her past all the time, which was really not good.
Regarding Mingzhu's question just now, Muchuan also gave an answer.
Mingzhu was quite surprised to learn that Muchuan was going to the Holy Mountain to collect herbs.
Indeed, as the highest peak in the world, the Holy Mountain holds countless secrets and naturally grows various magical herbs.
Rumor has it that in order to seek immortality, Qin Shihuang sent people to the Holy Mountain to find medicine.
However, the environment in the Holy Mountain is so harsh that even the Tibetans dare not go deep into the Holy Mountain, let alone outsiders.
Mingzhu also tried to persuade Muchuan, hoping that Muchuan could give up this idea.
You know, Mingzhu has lived in Pibo City since she was a child, and has seen too many people who enter the Holy Mountain and never come out.
Even the Tubo people who are very familiar with the Holy Mountain have a narrow escape from death when entering the Holy Mountain.
Muchuan was deeply moved by Mingzhu's concern, and he understood why Mingzhu was so worried.
Not to mention ancient times, even in modern times, with the aid of modern tools, the mortality rate of people entering Mount Everest is extremely high.
This is because those adventurers choose main roads. If they choose trails that no one has traveled, the mortality rate will be higher.
The reason why the Holy Mountain is so dangerous is mainly due to various reasons.
First, there is snow all year round, and avalanches occur from time to time.
A person is as fragile as an ant in the face of an avalanche, and it is almost impossible to survive.
Second, the temperature is extremely low. No matter how thickly you wear it, you will freeze like a dog. Once you catch a fever or catch a cold, you will definitely die.
Third, the route is complicated. Once you lose your way, you will definitely die.
All in all, although Muchuan understood the danger of the Holy Mountain, he had to go there anyway.
After all, the only hope to cure his sister Hua Henmu might be on the Holy Mountain, and Muchuan would have to take such a risk no matter what.
Of course, after arriving in Pibo City, Muchuan would ask Mingzhu and others to wait in the city while Muchuan would enter the Holy Mountain alone.
After all, Muchuan has ten times the physique. If he acts alone, there is basically no big danger unless he encounters a large avalanche.
Seeing that Mingzhu couldn't persuade Muchuan, she was so anxious that tears almost flowed out.
"Brother Mu, if you have to go, then take me with you!"
Mingzhu's sudden words stunned Muchuan.
Just kidding, Muchuan would certainly not agree.
With Mingzhu's physique, running to the Holy Mountain is not asking for death!
Mingzhu was very insistent and said: "Brother Mu has another reason to go to the Holy Mountain. Mingzhu can't persuade him, but Mingzhu also has a reason not to leave Brother Mu."
"Besides, I heard my mother say before that there is a map hidden in a dark room in the palace. This map can lead to the holy land of the Holy Mountain."
"There must be something Brother Mu is looking for there."
Hearing this, Muchuan was extremely pleasantly surprised.
If you have a map, it is indeed better than finding it randomly!
