In a clean and elegant single-door courtyard, Xie Wanqing, dressed in elegant plain clothes, was sitting quietly at the door of the hall, looking at a garden with spring flowers in full bloom in the courtyard, lost in thought. A pair of autumn eyes revealed a touch of wistfulness.
And melancholy, I guess I am missing someone.
"Che'er has been in the Qingling Mountains for more than half a month. The mountains and forests are dangerous, and ruins have appeared again. I wonder how he is doing now?"
How can the experience in the Qingling Mountains give her peace of mind?
"Alas!" She sighed softly, turned her body and picked up an ancient scroll on the red nanmu table. Her eyes flashed slightly, as if she was reading, but in fact her mind was wandering to nowhere.
Thinking of the Qingling Mountains, Xie Wanqing's memories were involuntarily pulled back to the trial that she followed the Xie family's team to the Qingling Mountains more than ten years ago. There were dangerous deep forests everywhere, and countless ferocious and cruel monsters.
And the scene of being attacked by a leopard monster.
That was the turning point of her life, which put her in the most dangerous situation. She couldn't control her life and almost died. However, it was at this time that she met the most important man in her life.
That day, when the man fell from the sky and rescued the dying Xie Wanqing, the girl's heart had already secretly promised him.
That year, he was extraordinarily handsome and majestic, and she was beautiful and lovely. The two fell in love at first sight, from acquaintance to mutual understanding to falling in love naturally. In those days, Xie Wanqing was very satisfied and happy, and she knew that he was too.
Such thoughts. Although the time they got together was only a short month, it was enough for Xie Wanqing. She is a smart and beautiful woman. It is the greatest blessing in life to have a man who loves her. Moreover,
Through getting along with each other, she clearly understood that the man she admired was not an ordinary person. He was burdened with responsibilities that ordinary people could not imagine. How could she become a fetter and burden to him?
Love is both selfish and selfless, and Xie Wanqing chose the latter.
In the end, he left, leaving her with beautiful memories and a deeper bond.
Later, Xie Wanqing returned to Yuexi City and was expelled from the Xie family because she became pregnant out of wedlock. She gave birth to Xiao Che in a civilian area. Mother and son depended on each other until today.
Looking back on the first half of her life, it was a bumpy and exciting life. Sometimes, she recalled that if she had not gone to the Qingling Mountains and met that man that year, what would her life trajectory have been like? Marry into the Feng family and continue to live a life of food and clothing.
A worry-free, aristocratic life, or will you meet another outstanding man and join hands for a lifetime?
Thinking of this, Xie Wanqing shook her head and smiled. That kind of life may be smooth and without any hardships, but after all, it is not her life. In the past ten years, she has not regretted it, and she will not regret it in the future.
"I wonder where he is now?"
When that man left, he promised to come to her in ten years, but now that ten years have passed, the man has not come.
With a slight sigh, a touch of sadness appeared on Xie Wanqing's face, and there seemed to be scattered tears in her eyes.
Although he has never kept his promise, he is afraid that he will still wait.
"Mrs. Xiao, it's time to recuperate!" At this time, a maid in a green dress walked in from the courtyard gate carrying a mutton-fat jade box and saluted Xie Wanqing respectfully.
Her appearance immediately interrupted Xie Wanqing's thoughts and brought her back to reality.
"Yes." Xie Wanqing nodded slightly, wiped the mist from the corner of her eyes without revealing any trace, and then her eyes fell meaningfully on the mutton-fat jade box, and she smiled and said nothing.
The maid Qingluo carefully opened the mutton-fat jade box, and a strong fragrance of elixir hit her face. Surrounded by the spiritual energy, there was a bowl of soup made from spiritual flowers, which was crystal clear and full of beauty.
Bing Xinlian? Xie Wanqing's eyes fell on the soup, and she was slightly surprised in her heart, but on the surface she remained calm.
Taking the jade bowl handed over by Qing Luo, Xie Wanqing ate the soup made by Bingxinlian elegantly and calmly. With every sip she took, her complexion became warmer until she finished the soup. At this time,
Xie Wanqing clearly felt a warm and full energy flowing from her abdomen to her limbs and bones in her body!
At this moment, Xie Wanqing felt that the blocked meridians in her body were becoming active at this moment. In the empty sea of qi, traces of light golden light energy were condensed involuntarily.
This Ice Heart Lotus is indeed a warm and tonic elixir that can reach the earthly level! She was amazed in her heart, but she never showed it. She looked at the maid Qing Luo who was clearing away the bowls and spoons, and said with a faint smile: "Miss Qing Luo, from today on, you don't need to
If you don’t give me these tonics anymore, you don’t have to serve me anymore!”
Hearing this, the expression on Qingluo's little face was stunned, and then a trace of panic appeared, and she hurriedly said: "Mrs. Xiao dislikes Qingluo and doesn't take good care of her?"
Xie Wanqing looked at the nervous look of the little girl in front of her, shook her head, took her little hand, and said softly: "Miss Qingluo, I didn't mean that. It's just that my body has recovered, so naturally I don't need you to serve me anymore."
Having lived in a civilian area for many years, I have long been accustomed to being self-sufficient, so being served by others makes me a little uncomfortable."
Hearing what Xie Wanqing said, Qingluo understood that it was not because of herself, so she couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and then she shook her little head like a rattle and said: "This can't be done. It is my duty to serve Mrs. Xiao, and every day she warms her up."
The elixir for nourishing the soul was what the master ordered before leaving for the Qingling Mountains. How dare a mere maid in Qingluo make her own decisions?"
"Is this really what your master ordered?" Xie Wanqing smiled meaningfully.
"Of course, these elixirs are the master's private possession. How can we servants dare to make our own decisions without his permission?"
Zhang." Qingluo nodded as expected, then picked up the jade box and left.
"Miss Qingluo, please wait a moment."
Xie Wanqing stood up, walked slowly to the cubicle, wrote a few words on a small piece of paper, then folded it and put it into the mutton-fat jade box in Qingluo's hand.
"Mrs. Xiao, what are you doing?" Qing Luo was a little confused.
Xie Wanqing smiled and shook her head, saying: "You just return the jade box as usual, there is no need to worry about anything else."
"Yes." The maid Qing Luo left in confusion.
Xie Wanqing watched her leave, her eyes shining brightly, and then she sat down again, holding the ancient scroll in her hand, and read it carefully.
When she had been reading for less than half an hour, a girl's figure appeared again from the gate of the courtyard. Her peripheral vision glanced at the beautiful figure, and a gentle smile appeared on her beautiful and charming cheeks.
Emerge slowly.
"You girl, you are finally willing to come to see Aunt Qing..." Xie Wanqing raised her eyes slightly, her loving and gentle gaze fell on the girl, and then a stunning expression suddenly appeared.
The girl in front of her was wearing a simple plain dress on her delicate body. Her clothes were as white as snow, and her clothes were slightly fluttering in the wind. She looked like a fairy from Guanghan above the nine heavens, standing with her eyes fixed.
A small piece of uncarved jasper was tied around her waist. When it dropped slightly, it made her waist appear slimmer and slimmer. Her jet-black hair fell quietly, only being bound by a simple white ribbon. The breeze blew gently, and her black hair was fluttering.
It moves, revealing a bit of spontaneity and freedom.
Her eyebrows are exquisite, as deep and lively as the waves of autumn water. Under her pretty nose, her small mouth looks like a new water chestnut, her lips are not dotted with red, and her beautiful and beautiful little face has a bit of childishness and a hint of vagueness.
Shy, adding a bit of cuteness and cuteness.
The girl stood there quietly. She was only about thirteen or fourteen years old, but her stunning appearance and perfect graceful figure had already begun to appear. She also had an aloof and indifferent temperament about her body.
It is like a green lotus blooming in its first bloom, like a collection of beauties between heaven and earth, which makes people forget to see it!
"What a peerless beauty!" Xie Wanqing's beautiful eyes were full of wonder. She is also a rare beauty in the world. Even though she is no longer young, her beauty can still make everyone fall in love. But seeing the flawless appearance of the girl in front of her
Her appearance and temperament were both a bit amazing in her heart, and she was afraid that she might not be as good as her younger self.
"Qingyao has met Aunt Qing!" Lin Qingyao stepped forward Yingying and saluted Xie Wanqing. Her clear voice was as sweet as a spring in an empty valley.
Xie Wanqing stood up quickly, stretched out her hand to help her into the hall, looked at her with loving eyes, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for five years, but you are so beautiful?!"
Hearing this, Lin Qingyao finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then she felt a little funny. She was just here to meet an elder she hadn't seen for many years, but she felt as nervous as an ugly daughter-in-law meeting her mother-in-law for the first time.
"How did Aunt Qing know that I was back? Could it be that Bing Xinlian today aroused your suspicion?" Lin Qingyao said with a smile.
Ice Heart Lotus is a quasi-earth level elixir of warmth and nourishment. It has unimaginable miraculous effects on regulating the body and warming and nourishing the true energy. Its origin is in the extremely cold zone and is rarely found in Yuexi City. It is more effective than ordinary earth-level elixirs.
To be rare, even big families such as the Xie family may not be able to produce one. Lin Qianshan's wealth is a bit far-fetched, plus these days, the daily elixirs and supplements are all above the spiritual level.
How could Xie Wanqing not be suspicious of the elixir?
Xie Wanqing smiled slightly and said: "You really think that Aunt Qing is confused. Not to mention Bing Xinlian, when the demon wolf attacked the civilian area, the two sparrows that protected me are probably your credit, right?"
Lin Qingyao stuck out her pink tongue and said with a smile: "I can't hide anything from Aunt Qing."
"Yao'er, you took the trouble." Xie Wanqing sighed suddenly, holding her delicate little hand, her eyes full of gratitude. Her heart was like a mirror. If it hadn't been for the protection of the two sparrows that day, she might not have been able to survive at all.
Xiao Che hadn't arrived, so this was nothing more than a life-saving kindness.
"Aunt Qing, why do we need to talk about our relationship like this?" Lin Qingyao smiled lightly, her bright eyes curved into crescent moons, looking bright and cute.
Seeing this, Xie Wanqing shook his head and smiled, keeping this kindness in his heart, but did not mention it too much. He changed his words and asked: "Did your father go to the third-level ruins in the Qingling Mountains?"
She didn't leave the house, but her maid Qingluo often told her about major events happening outside, so she didn't have a lot of news.
"Well, grandpa and father are both gone." Lin Qingyao said obediently.
"I wonder if that kid Xiao Che also went to the ruins. I heard that these ruins are full of traps and dangers?"
Sensing the worry in Xie Wanqing's words, Lin Qingyao comforted: "Don't worry, Aunt Qing. Brother Xiao Che may not go to the ruins. Even if he goes, with his talent and strength, he will definitely be able to turn danger into good and get the result."
I’m afraid it’s not difficult to inherit the relics!”
"With your words, I feel relieved a lot." Xie Wanqing said with a smile.
Although they hadn't seen each other for five years, there was no physical connection between the two of them. After a few words of greeting, they started talking, but they couldn't stop for a while.
Time passed slowly, and it was already dusk when Lin Qingyao got up and left the courtyard where Xie Wanqing lived.
After sending Lin Qingyao out of the courtyard gate, Xie Wanqing's mood seemed to become more complicated. During the conversation with Lin Qingyao, she learned the reason why the latter did not meet Xiao Che for the time being, and also the reason for her return this time.
While Xie Wanqing was in a complicated mood, Lin Qingyao was also a little upset. Thinking of the setbacks Xiao Che had experienced in the past few years, she couldn't help but feel a little heartbroken.
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Looking up at the crimson sunset on the horizon, Lin Qingyao sighed softly, with a wry smile on her beautiful face. Aunt Lian Qing had guessed her return. How could her thoughtful brother Xiao Che not know? Maybe,
He deliberately didn't expose it, so he probably didn't know how to face himself!
Just when she was in confusion, a clear voice rang in her ears.
"Sister, what are you thinking about?" The cute girl with braids jumped to her side, feeling her troubles, and asked curiously.
"It's nothing, Luan'er is back." When Lin Qingyao saw the little girl, she immediately put away her previous worry and changed the subject without leaving any trace.
Luan'er nodded her cute little head, looked at her again with her bright big eyes, and said with a smart smile: "I know what sister is thinking. Are you thinking about that brother Xiao Che again?"
"Mind your own business, let me ask you, have you found any news about the ruins?" Lin Qingyao said with a smile.
"Of course, when have I, Luan'er, ever disappointed my sister with my work? But my sister has to tell me if she is thinking about brother Xiao Che, otherwise I won't say anything!" Luan'er pouted, turned her head, and secretly looked at her clever little eyes.
He looked carefully at Lin Qingyao's expression.
Lin Qingyao had a wry smile on her face. Even she was a little helpless in the face of this eccentric sister.
"Okay, okay, Luan'er guessed it right, Luan'er is the smartest, now you can say it!" Lin Qingyao said with a hint of flattery.
"That's pretty much it!" Luan'er raised her little head, flicked her delicate little hand lightly, and a piece of blue-gold feather appeared out of thin air in front of them.
The blue-gold feathers are not shiny, but have fine lines on the surface, which seem to contain strange magic power. They are still shining under the afterglow of the setting sun, and actually reflect a faint multi-colored halo.
"Feng Ling has arrived at the entrance to the ruins of the Qingling Mountains with another Azure Feather. Now we only need to use this feather to see the scene there." As he said that, Luan'er stroked lightly with his small hand again.
A trace of blue light jumped, and then under the colorful halo of blue-gold feathers, an illusory image gradually appeared in front of the two women.
As the halo continued to ripple, the image became clearer and clearer. A green mountain peak was clearly visible. On top of the mountain peak, no less than ten huge emerald-like light pillars rose from the ground.
Lin Qingyao's bright eyes stared at that scene motionless, with a strange flash of light in her dark pupils.
"This is the spiritual door." Although Lin Qingyao is young, her knowledge is unmatched by even the masters of the Fusion Realm in Yuexi City.
"Yes." Luan'er responded nonchalantly, stroking the flowers in the flower garden. "The third-level ruins can have a psychic door. The owner of this ruins was considered a strong man during his lifetime. However, this ruins seems to have some kind of power.
Due to the restriction, wind spirits cannot enter it. Otherwise, through the connection between the two azure feathers, we can also see the world in the ruins, and we don’t know if there are any good things in it..."
Luan'er kept mumbling, but Lin Qingyao didn't seem to hear her words, and her eyes were still fixed on the affecting scene.
The Azure Feather Feather is quite magical. It has the effect of a spiritual mirror for viewing images, but what is even more wonderful is that the images transmitted back through it are not only scenes and scenes, but also the atmosphere of the ruins.
Therefore, even though she was separated from an image, Lin Qingyao still felt the distant and simple atmosphere in it.
"The aura of this ruins doesn't seem to be as simple as the third-level top ruins?" Lin Qingyao looked suspicious. For some reason, she always had some special feelings in her heart, and even had a bad premonition. This premonition is that only close relatives can come to her.
A soul feeling that is triggered only when the one you love is about to face danger.
And in this ruins, she has her closest relatives and loved ones. When she thought of this, Lin Qingyao couldn't think about it anymore. Suddenly she closed her eyes, and a pale golden line suddenly spread between her eyebrows, and between the lines.
There are wisps of silver light looming on it, exuding a strange and mysterious opportunity, which does not seem to be a natural life force.
"Huh!" Sighing out a breath of fragrance, Lin Qingyao suddenly opened her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were filled with light golden light, which shone so brightly that people dared not look directly at it.
Luan'er on the side was shocked when she saw Lin Qingyao's move. She didn't dare to play anymore and waited quietly by her side.
"Is there any clue about this ruins? I actually asked my sister to use the Eye of the Hollow!" Luan'er was confused.
Lin Qingyao stared closely at the scene in front of her. Her two pale golden eyes seemed to cross the barrier of space and went straight to the entrance of the ruins. After a moment, she showed a look of sudden realization.
"Sure enough, it's not a third-level relic!" Lin Qingyao muttered softly. She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she had returned to the original ink-stained color.
Before she could explain anything to Luan'er, she took hold of the latter's soft little hand. As soon as her figure flickered, a pair of green-gold wings appeared behind her. They fluttered up and the two figures suddenly flew up into the somewhat gray sky.
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Lin Qingyao knew very well that the place where everyone in Yuexi City was heading was not a treasure land, but an extremely dangerous demon cave! Because it was not a third-level ruins, but a higher-grade fourth-level ruins!
Although there is only one word difference between the third-level ruins and the fourth-level ruins, the difficulty is absolutely different. One is a low-level ruins, and the other is an intermediate-level ruins. The treasures and opportunities in the latter are naturally far beyond
The former, but its relative danger is by no means comparable to the former.
You must know that the terrible thing about the intermediate ruins is that even if a strong person in the first level steps into it, there is a possibility of death!