In the valley, among the thorns, a swarm of frightened mosquitoes sprang up.
Tao Huayuan walked out of the thorn bush, her pretty face was red and swollen from mosquito bites.
There are a total of seventy-six valleys in the three hundred miles surrounding Wansheng City. Since being separated from Xu Zhiqiong, Tao Huayuan has explored fifty-eight of them one after another, but found nothing.
This is the fifty-ninth building.
Tao Huayuan, who was exhausted, sat on a bluestone, trying to pour out some powder to drive away mosquitoes, but the powder had already been used up.
The weather in August is that autumn has already entered Daxuan, while summer is still in Yu Xianguo.
Tao Huayuan was covered in sticky sweat, which stuck to the wounds all over her body scratched by thorns, and she was in unspeakable pain.
She set up a magic circle and got in touch with Taibu.
"Master, is this the valley?"
After waiting for a while, Taibu responded: "What's so special about this valley?"
"Yes!" Tao Huayuan was very sure, "The thorns here grow more lushly than elsewhere."
"Luxury..." Taibu pondered for a moment and said, "Go and look elsewhere."
Tao Huayuan was annoyed: "Master, please explain clearly, what is so special about the valley you are looking for?"
"This..." Taibu pondered again for a long time, "I don't know what is so special about it, but I don't know it, but it is by no means full of thorns..."
"You don't know anything, but when will you let me find it?"
"Disciple, don't be upset. That Kuangsheng has found out some information. I will ask him to help you tomorrow."
That thief is coming!
Tao Huayuan felt happy for a while, but she no longer resented her master. She found a mountain spring, washed away the mud and dirt all over her body, and used yin and yang magic to build a tent using branches and leaves.
Yu Xianguo's beast was very strong. Tao Huayuan arranged an original nine-lock chain formation outside the tent, which could subdue the beast no matter how big it was. She slept soundly inside the tent all night.
Near dawn, Tao Huayuan had a dream. She dreamed that she was running ahead and Xu Zhiqiong was chasing behind her.
"Taoer, Taoer!"
The thief chased him slower and slower, as if he had no strength left.
Tao Huayuan was afraid that he would not be able to catch up, so she ran slower and slower, feeling very anxious.
This little thief is usually so good at running away, why can't he do it today?
Is it possible for me to wait for him?
So you are not ashamed to kill someone?
I promised him that as long as he can catch up, I will give him...
"Taoer, Taoer!"
Tao Huayuan couldn't help but stop and looked at Xu Zhiqiong slightly angrily.
Why are his facial features a little distorted?
Are you tired?
Isn't that the case?
No, it's too twisted. Could this be a dream?
Tao Huayuan really didn't want to wake up from this dream.
But she found that the shouts of "Tao'er" were extremely real.
Could it be that……
Tao Huayuan suddenly opened her eyes and walked out of the tent.
But he saw Xu Zhiqiong lying on the ground with nine iron chains hanging on his body.
"Tao'er, you slept so deeply!"
Tao Huayuan quickly untied the formation and helped Xu Zhiqiong up.
Xu Zhiqiong moved his shoulders and neck and asked, "What kind of magic circle is this?"
"This is the nine-lock chain formation. I created it uniquely. In this barren mountainous place, it is inevitable that we will encounter... evil people. I will set up a magic circle to be on guard."
This magic circle was specially designed to deal with wild beasts, and Tao Huayuan did not dare to say it clearly for fear that Xu Zhiqiong would be angry.
"You have to teach me this magic circle."
"This magic circle is not easy to learn, and the formulas are very complicated."
"Then you teach me mouth to mouth, and I will definitely learn it."
Huoyang Mountain is to the east of Wansheng City, and this valley is to the west of Wansheng City. They are more than 200 miles apart. Fortunately, Xu Zhiqiong prepared a carriage.
This trip was a leisurely tour of the mountains and rivers. It was the time when the new king ascended the throne, and there were constant sacrifices and rallies in various places. After the sacrifices, there were rallies. Vendors from all over the country brought local products and sold them around the capital. During the day, there was a lot of traffic, and at night, there was laughter and singing.
The bustling scene of Wuwu is no less than that of Wang'anjing.
The two walked for five full days before reaching Huoyang Mountain.
When we arrived near Huoyang Mountain, the crowds gradually became sparse.
This is the forbidden area of Yu Xianguo. The main traffic roads are guarded by officials. Except for the royal family, other carriages and horses are not allowed to approach Huoyang Mountain.
Xu Zhiqiong drove the carriage and came to a fork in the road.
A checkpoint was set up on the east fork road, guarded by about a hundred officers and soldiers. Unless it was a royal carriage, other carriages and horses could only go to the south fork road.
Tao Huayuan opened the carriage door curtain and said to Xu Zhiqiong, "What are you going to do?"
This matter is naturally not difficult for them, and there are two methods.
The first is to rush over directly. To Xu Zhiqiong and Tao Huayuan, these officers and soldiers are nothing like them.
Although it is simple to do this, it will not end well afterwards. The officers and soldiers will inevitably call for reinforcements and pursue them all the way. If the new emperor becomes angry, he may even have to hunt him down all over the mountain.
The second is to use the magic circle.
Tao Huayuan is the best at magic formations. Although she is a fourth-level practitioner, her magic circle skills are even better than those of third-level Han Chen.
Even without leaving a mark in advance, she could use the magic circle to move the entire carriage several miles away, directly past the checkpoint.
The idea was good, but Tao Huayuan was not familiar with the road ahead, and it was hard to tell where the carriage would end up after crossing the checkpoint.
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If it falls on a roadless hillside, the two of them have to find a way to lift the car up the mountain road.
"Why don't we just get rid of the carriage?"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Why go to all the trouble? Just rush through the trap."
Tao Huayuan frowned and said, "Why do you have to force your way in?"
"What about breaking in by force? After I broke in, I made sure they didn't dare to chase me. When we pass the jam, just stay in the carriage. If they don't let you go, get out of the carriage and face the sergeants.
Just take a look."
Tao Huayuan smiled and understood Xu Zhiqiong's intention. She could always guess Xu Zhiqiong's thoughts, and she even deliberately imitated the tone and accent in the carriage.
When the carriage arrived at the checkpoint and wanted to go east, a sergeant immediately stepped forward to stop it: "What are you doing? Who told you to go this way? Go south!"
Xu Zhiqiong took out the Qingluan gold medal given to him by Princess Yanghuan.
The Qingluan gold medal is made of pure gold. The image of the sacred bird Qingluan is engraved on the front of the brand, and the purpose of the gold medal is engraved on the back.
This gold medal is real. When Xu Zhiqiong asked for unimpeded travel in Yu Xian's country, Princess Yanghuan gave him this gold medal.
The sergeant saw the gold medal and hurriedly saluted Xu Zhiqiong. Xu Zhiqiong was about to drive away, but saw that the sergeant still did not remove the card.
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said in standard Yuxian Mandarin: "Why aren't you letting me go?"
The sergeant said with a troubled expression: "Sir, wait a moment, I can't make the decision on this matter. I need to inform our captain."
This Qingluan gold medal can ensure that Xu Zhiqiong can travel unhindered in the normal realm.
But Huoyang Mountain is obviously not within the normal boundaries.
A middle-aged man walked up, looked at Xu Zhiqiong and said, "May I ask, sir, who is sitting in the car?"
Xu Zhiqiong replied: "Of course it is Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"But this car..." This is obviously not a royal car.
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said, "It's not up to you to ask about this matter!"
The captain said: "No matter what, you have to let me see the princess..."
"You are presumptuous!"
The captain lowered his head and said, "Sir, don't be offended. This is how we behave, and Her Royal Highness also understands it."
Xu Zhiqiong pretended to be helpless and stuck his head into the carriage, pretending to discuss it with Tao Huayuan.
Tao Huayuan pointed to her lips silently, she couldn't speak Yu Xian words.
Xu Zhiqiong bowed his hands and signaled her not to speak.
"His Highness has agreed to see you," Xu Zhiqiong turned around and said to a group of sergeants, "Stand back and salute!"
The sergeants stepped back one after another and bent down to salute.
Tao Huayuan walked out of the carriage.
The captain who guards Huoyang Mountain has a very special status, almost equivalent to that of a general.
He has met most of the royal family members and naturally recognizes Princess Yang Huan.
When he looked up at the carriage, he saw Princess Yang Huan standing next to the carriage, looking back at him with dignity.
The captain quickly lowered his head. He knew Princess Yanghuan's power and her bad temper.
Tao Huayuan returned to the carriage, and the school captain quickly ordered someone to let her go.
After the carriage had gone away, the sergeant asked: "Why did Princess Yanghuan suddenly want to go to Huoyang Mountain?"
The captain sighed: "Perhaps I feel aggrieved and want to go to my ancestors to complain."
"Why are things aggrieved? Is it because of the new king..."
The captain glared at the sergeant, who quickly shut up.
A soldier commander stepped forward and said, "Do you want to report this matter to the emperor?"
The captain said angrily: "What are you telling the emperor to do? What does this have to do with us? Just follow the rules!"
…
Tao Huayuan said in the carriage: "You little thief, you just used illusion, right?"
Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said, "Can't even you tell the difference?"
Illusion is a type of yin and yang. Tao Huayuan is a fourth-grade yin and yang practitioner. There are not many illusions that can deceive her.
Tao Huayuan pursed her lips and said, "You are not very good at other spells, but this is the only magic trick you can do."
"Want to learn?"
"I've taught you the Nine Locks Chain Formation!" Tao Huayuan really wanted to learn it.
"Yes, it's taught through mouth-to-mouth," Xu Zhiqiong admitted, "but my unique illusion technique is not just a skill of words. It requires the Qi to travel throughout the body from head to toe. It cannot be operated by yourself. It must be
I have to guide you!"
Tao Huayuan blushed and said: "Whoever cares, forget it if you don't teach me!"
My dear Tao'er, it's not that I don't want to teach you. This is my Housekeeping Kungfu Grand Goulan Realm, which is mixed with the power of imagery from the Judge's Way. You can't learn it.
The carriage drove from noon to dusk the next day, passed three checkpoints, and finally reached the halfway point of Huoyang Mountain.
The mountain is getting steeper and steeper. Although there is still a road, it is no longer possible to take a horse-drawn carriage.
Tao Huayuan looked at the terrain, made a wind formation, and took the two of them up the mountain.
For Tao Huayuan, riding the wind is considered the foundation. She used to throw a handful of peach petals, but now she even omits the petals. She waves her sleeves, holds Xu Zhiqiong's hand, and pedals her feet, stepping on the wind.
Flying up.
"Want to learn? Use your illusion skills in exchange!" Tao Huayuan said with a playful smile.
In the wind, Xu Zhiqiong looked at Tao Huayuan, her hair flying, and her slightly blushing cheeks, but she was so beautiful.
After ten breaths, the two fell back to where they were.
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Tao Huayuan affectionately: "Tao'er, are you going to..."
Tao Huayuan turned her face away: "Don't look at me like this and mess up my technique!"
Xu Zhiqiong also turned his face away from Tao Huayuan.
Tao Huayuan once again took Xu Zhiqiong to ride the wind.
After ten breaths, the two of them fell back to where they were without looking at each other.
"Tao'er, what are you..."
Tao Huayuan turned her back and said, "The wind is a little lighter today."
A strong wind suddenly came, causing their clothes and hair to become messy in the wind.
"Tao'er, it's windy."
"Okay..." Tao Huayuan gritted her teeth. She took Xu Zhiqiong and flew three to five feet. Suddenly, her magic power failed and the two of them fell back to where they were.
This is the third time.
This is too embarrassing!
It's just a wind formation, there's no reason to miss it!
Tao Huayuan stopped trying. There was an abnormality in this mountain, and her magic could be restricted here.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Tell the fortune teller that we should be at the right place."