Chapter 19 3. There are dragons in the mountains

After leaving the inn, I headed west all the way, but it ran in the opposite direction from the Yellow River Port. I couldn't help but wonder, since I said to visit the Dragon Palace, isn't it in the water? Just when he wanted to ask Xiao Zuo, who was galloping beside him, he said first: "The rain is slippery, you still look around, be careful not to fall." The short reminder, the deep voice, with an indescribable tenderness, suddenly made my heart feel cold, and my voice warmed up, "Don't worry, I'm good at riding." "Then, can you ride faster?" He asked quickly.

I was a little stunned, so I stared at him a little carefully, and couldn't help but be shocked—this is the first time I've seen a worried look on his brows since I knew him, and even the movements of whipping the horse were vaguely At a loss. Only then did I realize that not only him, but also the Yellow River Five Dragons couldn't hide their anxiety. Not only did they no longer smile in the inn, they didn't even say a word. If it was in the past, I would have asked aloud a long time ago, but at this moment I chose to be quiet, and only smiled and nodded at Xiao Zuo. Seeing a flash of gratitude in his eyes, I smiled at him again, and shouted, Hurry up.

A horse galloped up behind him, and it was the long-clothed scholar, who said to Xiao Zuo amidst the sound of horseshoes in the torrential rain, "He knew that you didn't notify him of your visit this time, so he must have something important to do, and he didn't want to delay you. Kung fu, but..." "Needless to say." Xiao Zuo interrupted him in a deep voice, "How is he?" The scholar was silent for a while, and when he spoke again, his voice was choked with sobs: "I'm afraid, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive tonight. If it wasn't for the fear that this matter would be leaked, I couldn't help it just now in the inn...but I still have to pretend to be happy. , I really hate it!"

I had made up my mind not to be that inquisitive, boring person, but I still couldn't resist my curiosity when I heard this, and couldn't help but glance at them. But seeing Xiao Zuo's complexion was very bad, he said for a long time: "As soon as I saw you coming, I knew something must have happened to him, otherwise I wouldn't have acted with you, but I never expected... You, alas! How could you Won't you notify me sooner?" Although the scholar had a handsome face, his temper seemed to be very violent. He immediately raised his eyebrows and raised his voice: "Are you so hard to find? If you didn't want to cross the river, who would have known that you had come to the Yellow River valley!"

When I heard this, I was even more curious. According to my heart, as long as people outcropped in the Yellow River, their whereabouts should not be hidden from them?After thinking about it, I think it is true. Since they are known as the Five Dragons of the Yellow River, their influence is naturally widespread in the Yellow River Basin. No wonder they came to us as soon as we showed up in Hancheng. Looking at Xiao Zuo again, he smiled wryly, and said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! Don't worry, I was wrong! Hehe, Shuhao, your nickname of 'Rujian' is really appropriate!" Angry Sword?This name seems to have been heard before, why can't I remember it at this moment... I frowned, and I couldn't help but look at the scholar a few more times, but from the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of Xiao Zuohu immediately rising into the sky, sweeping away like a cloud. Come over, lightly landed on the horse behind me, took the rein in my hand, and immediately embraced me.

"Can't you be more honest with such a horse speed?" His slightly displeased voice sounded in his ear, but soon changed to a joking tone, "How can Shuhao be as handsome as me? Just look at me." I was full of doubts in my heart, and I didn't care to argue with him, so I whispered: "The name Nujian is very familiar, but I can't remember it for a while..." "How can you not remember?" Xiao Zuo interrupted me, "If you only think about the Taihang Mountain area, you will be able to remember." Taihang Mountain?Could it be... I turned my head abruptly, stared at Xiao Zuo, and asked tentatively, "Stealing thousands of households at night, helping thousands of people every day?"

"That's right." He smiled, "That's him." I stuck out my tongue, glanced at Shuhao again, and said in a low voice, "It's really strange, when did the famous bandit in Taihang Mountain become the leader of the five dragons of the Yellow River?" Xiao Zuo said: "Can you sit upright first? I'm really afraid that you will move around right away...I'll tell you when you sit upright." "Of course you want to tell me, otherwise, I won't... I won't bite you to death!" I threatened him viciously, but I couldn't help but burst out laughing, and then I sat upright and leaned back slightly He said, "Let's talk."

After waiting for a long time, I didn't see the person behind talking. My heart moved, and I suddenly thought that if he really didn't tell me anything, would I really want to bite him?How can I bite him?Is it the shoulders or the neck or... the face? Bah bah bah!I'm really going crazy, how can I think about these shameless things! Just as he was thinking wildly, he suddenly heard Xiao Zuo sigh behind him, and muttered in a voice that was not too big or too small, but just enough for me to hear clearly: "I thought I would really be bitten." ah!This man!My face became hot, and this little bit of heat seemed to have consumed all the strength in my whole body. I was unable to turn my head back, and I was also unable to say anything. I could only lean softly on his solid chest, pretending that I didn't hear anything.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Zuo's voice sounded again behind him: "Why aren't you talking? Are you asleep?" Before I could answer, the voice suddenly sighed and said, "Oh, I wanted to tell her about Shuhao, but she fell asleep instead. If that's the case, forget it..." "Who said I fell asleep!" I suddenly straightened up and turned my head to stare at him. What greeted me was a sly smile prepared at the corners of my lips, and a pair of bright eyes with full confidence. "Since you haven't fallen asleep, why don't you sit down obediently and listen to me tell you slowly."

I gritted my teeth with hatred, but I still refused to give up my curiosity, so I had to "swallow my breath" and turned around. Fortunately, he didn't dawdle this time. As soon as I sat down, I heard him say: "You guessed it right, he is indeed the sword of the Taihang Mountain's "robbing thousands of households at night, helping thousands of people every day". As for why he came to Hancheng , the reason is actually very simple - because two months ago, he was recommended by me to worship a person." "Who?" "Dragon King." My heart suddenly rose, and after a while, I slowly turned my face and said in a deep voice: "Which Dragon King are you talking about?"

"There are only four dragon kings in Journey to the West," Xiao Zuo said lightly, "I know and you have heard of, there is only one." Yes, there is only one Dragon King that I have heard of. Of course, this dragon king is not the real dragon king. He was a man—a man who fainted at the sight of water. Such a landlubber is called the Dragon King, because he is the first in the rivers and lakes—and the only one who has taken all the more than 300 water rudder gangs up and down the Yellow River under his command. A person who does not know water skills can control the river pirates who are good at water skills, his methods and strategies can be seen to be extraordinary. Therefore, even though he is not really a dragon, he is still recognized as the dragon king by the people of Jianghu. What makes me feel unbelievable is that Xiao Zuo even knows such a big man, and he looks like he is very familiar with him! This guy, how many times does he have to surprise me before he's satisfied? "You won't tell me that the person we are going to meet now is the Dragon King?" "I said I would take you to the Dragon Palace, who lives in the Dragon Palace?" "Dragon King?" "bingo." "But, isn't the Dragon Palace all in the water? How did we get to the mountains?" "Other dragon kings live in the water, but our dragon king must live in the mountains." "Because he doesn't know water?" "Correct again!" If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, no one would have imagined what it would be like if the entire mountainside was hollowed out. Sitting in the hall of the Dragon Palace, which is even more luxurious than the palace, I couldn't help sighing: "I thought I would be able to enjoy the blessings, but I didn't expect this Dragon King to enjoy it better than me. However, he, the Dragon Palace, is afraid It's a little too cold." Wulong retreated after he brought us here. In the huge and resplendent palace, only Xiao Zuo and I were left, not even a servant. Xiao Zuo smiled, and said: "His usual ostentation is no less than that of your Gong family. Today's situation should be deliberately arranged... Are you thirsty?" As he spoke, he found two wine glasses on the jasper platform, walked to a small table carved from natural coral, took the golden wine bottle on the table and was about to pour it. Seeing his casual appearance, I couldn't help yelling in a low voice: "The master is not here, so don't mess with other people's things!" Xiao Zuo ignored my nagging, poured two glasses of wine, and handed me a glass. I had no choice but to take it, and after I took it, I took a sip. The smooth liquid seems to be alive as soon as it enters the mouth, and it is hard to stop... When I lowered my hand, the glass was already empty, but my eyes glanced at the wine bottle. "Continued Cup?" A seductive voice sounded in my ear, and I answered without hesitation: "Okay!" "Ha ha ha ha……" The overly wanton laughter spoiled my interest, and in my fury I still recognized that it was not Xiao Zuo's voice... Fortunately, I recognized it. Because, except for that uneducated Xiao Zuo, who dared to laugh like this in Dragon Palace could only be one person. ——Dragon King! I turned my head and saw him. Must admit, I was a bit disappointed. How could the Dragon King be so young and thin?In my imagination, he should be a tall and mighty old man. How could the Dragon King be so kind and amiable?In my imagination, he should be a high roller with sharp eyes. The most important thing is, how could the Dragon King laugh like that ruffian Xiao Zuo? However, whether it is the Dragon King or Xiao Zuo, there are times when they can't laugh... For example, when Xiao Zuo jumped up suddenly; for example, when he poured wine all over his body and ignored the time; for example, when he rushed straight to catch the pulse of the Dragon King... the Dragon King finally stopped laughing. Not only could he not laugh, but his eye sockets became wet all of a sudden, he held Xiao Zuo's hand lightly, and said, "Good brother, don't worry, Doctor Liu has already seen this poison, there is no cure for this poison, and it only takes one month after being poisoned." Well, today is the deadline—you should know that Dr. Liu is known as an 'iron judge', and what he said was definitely not meant to scare people." I was startled, only to find that the Dragon King's face was pale, and there seemed to be a little green energy between his brows, which was indeed a symptom of poisoning. Xiao Zuo slumped and took half a step back, but his hand was still firmly holding the Dragon King, and his eyes were red. I silently looked at the pair of affectionate and loyal friends in front of me, and suddenly felt uncomfortable, and subconsciously touched the Hualin lock tied around my waist... Although I have this Hualin lock, I can't undo the "no medicine" detoxified poison.Although Fengxiansu is a famous poisoner, he is not a master of medicine. Although many people think that there is no difference between the two, the fact is that unless he refines the poison himself, Fengxiansu is helpless. Xiao Zuo obviously understood this truth, so he didn't ask Feng Xiansu to come, because even if she came, it would not help the matter. In an instant, thousands of thoughts ran through my mind, only hoping to find a solution to relieve Xiao Zuo's grief. And he, at this moment, has obviously forgotten my existence. I don't blame him, his friend is dying, and it's hard for anyone to take care of others in such a situation of life and death. I can't help him, at least I can not bother him at this moment. The room fell into dead silence for a moment, and after a while, it was Xiao Zuo who broke the silence first. He suddenly raised his head, with a strong murderous look in his eyes, and said coldly: "Who poisoned you? You just say it's okay! Don't talk about mountains of swords and seas of fire, even if I go to heaven and earth, I will not let him go!" The Dragon King smiled, and said lightly: "I have killed countless people in my life, and I will not know until my death is imminent. It turns out that death is really scary... I can kill others, can't others come and kill me? I call you Come here, I just want to see you, as for the words of revenge, don't mention it again." I couldn't help admiring in my heart, very few people can face death so calmly, this gentleman really deserves to be a dragon and phoenix among men! Xiao Zuo opened his mouth, as if he wanted to hold on a little longer, his eyes froze, and he closed his mouth again. I just saw a beautiful woman coming out of the inner hall. I saw her walking gently to Sea Dragon King, frowning and saying: "Even if you are rushing to meet friends, you can't just come out in such a little dress! You, you always don't know how to take care of yourself." After all, he put a coat on his arm and put it on the Dragon King. The Dragon King grasped her hand immediately, and laughed loudly: "I'm happy for a while, so I don't care about it!" He looked at Xiao Zuo and said, "Come on, let me introduce you, this is my wife, her maiden name is Li, and her boudoir name is Qing...Qing'er, he is the one I often mention to you..." Li Qing didn't wait for him to finish speaking, and said with blessings: "Master Xiao, my husband often mentions you, I am very polite." "Xiao Zuo met Mrs. Sister-in-law." Xiao Zuo forced a smile, "It's a pity that I couldn't drink your wedding wine." "My concubine's family is poor, and her parents have long since passed away, so I don't want to make trouble. Master Xiao, don't take offense." Li Qing replied. "So that's the case, I said that you are not so stingy that you don't even have a wedding banquet." Xiao Zuo's eyes flickered, and he asked in a casual tone, "I don't know where my sister-in-law is from? Judging by her body style, she seems to be from Shandong." The iron door' is somewhat similar." Before Li Qing could answer, the Dragon King rushed to say: "She is weak and sick, she has never learned martial arts, you may have missed her this time." Then, he turned to his wife and said softly: "You are weak, it's not warmer here than inside, so don't accompany me anymore, go in and rest." Li Qing got up obediently, bowed slightly to Xiao Zuo, and went back to her room. As soon as she left, Xiao Zuo and Sea Dragon King stopped talking, and naturally I couldn't interrupt. After being silent for a while, Xiao Zuo just looked at the Dragon King with waiting eyes, the Dragon King couldn't help but smiled wryly, and slowly said: "I know you are full of doubts, you are a smart person, do you have to force me to say what I don't want to say? " Xiao Zuo said lightly: "I don't want to force you, but I also don't want to see my friend die without knowing why." Dragon King said: "It's you who don't understand." Although his smile was bitter, his eyes were full of tenderness, and he said slowly: "I don't feel any regrets about being able to die at the hands of my beloved. I only hope that after I die, she can eliminate the hatred in her heart and live a good life... Don't persuade me, if you fall in love with someone, you will know how I feel right now." Xiao Zuo glanced at me suddenly, sighed, and said: "Man is not as good as God... The iron door was clearly destroyed by you, but now a woman appeared and became your wife again... Could it be God's will... ..." The Dragon King smiled and said: "Everything in the world is God's will, especially when people get together. It seems that you understand this truth to some extent now." Then, he raised his eyes to look at me, and made a bow to me, He said, "I haven't seen Brother Xiao for many days, and I was so passionate for a while that I ignored such a beauty, and I hope Miss Gong will forgive me." I really admire his demeanor of using death to offset hatred, and said with a smile: "You are friends who take care of each other with all your heart. When you first meet, naturally you have no time to take care of other things. It's human nature, what's wrong with you?" The Dragon King immediately raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, looked at me carefully, then at Xiao Zuo, and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad." "It's not bad." Xiao Zuo suddenly smiled, and his usual indifferent eyes became more meaningful. Feeling hot on my face, I quickly lowered my head, bit my lips and said hesitatingly: "You guys, I think you have something to say. I want to go somewhere else, is it convenient?" Before the Dragon King expressed his position, Xiao Zuo rushed to say: "Okay, you go, but don't go too far. Talk to him a few more words, and we should go back." I knew he wanted to spend more time with the Dragon King and his wife, so I said "Yes", smiled at the Dragon King, and walked out. As soon as the beaded curtain in the living room was lifted, Xiao Zuo said to the Dragon King behind him: "Actually, I chose to disembark in Hancheng this time because I was looking for you." "You are looking for me, but you want me to help you identify something..." "That's right. No one in the world can compare to you in terms of your eyesight to distinguish objects." I paused, hesitated for a moment, and finally turned my face away, just in time to see Xiao Zuo taking out an object wrapped in black cloth from his arms, and handing it to the Dragon King who was sitting opposite him. Since he was facing me, he saw me looking back, first raised his eyes and smiled at me, then waved to me with a frank face. My heart suddenly relaxed, and I thought it was funny to myself, even if he had some secrets, it would definitely not be against me, otherwise, along the way, he really had countless opportunities to harm me, so why wait until now? I really don't know what to doubt here! Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling guilty towards Xiao Zuo. At this time, the Dragon King had lowered his head, because his back was facing me, so I could only see the movement of his hands unfolding the package, but I couldn't see what was inside the package.In this situation, if I keep looking around, I feel embarrassed, so I can only walk out quickly, as if this can express my reassurance for Xiao Zuo. After leaving this hall, there is a brightly lit long corridor. Jasper platforms are erected on the left and right walls, and various treasures are displayed on it. Voice: "Water ghosts in the Yellow River Basin... have never used this kind of water to rely on... If they use this kind of water to rely on, even if they appear in the Yellow River, they must be foreigners... As for this bracelet..." bracelet?OK!Xiao Zuo still has this kind of thing for women hidden on his body? I curled my lips, and suddenly saw a beautiful and gorgeous phoenix crown on the jasper platform in front of me. I didn't want to listen to it anymore, and rushed forward like a gust of wind... I just walked and watched, and I didn't need a cup of tea. I felt bored. Fortunately, at this moment Xiao Zuo caught up with me from behind, and he just said "Go back" and walked out of the palace. I saw his grief-stricken face, heavy breathing, knowing that he must have bid farewell to the Dragon King in advance, so I couldn't help but feel a little depressed, and silently walked out of the Dragon Palace side by side with him. "Master Xiao..." There was a soft call from behind, and I turned around to see that it was Li Qing, the wife of the Dragon King. Seeing Xiao Zuo, his already ugly face became even more gloomy, and he said coldly, "Sister-in-law is so excited, are you running out to enjoy the mountain breeze?" I saw Li Qingjiao's beautiful face with an unconcealable sadness, she said quietly: "I am waiting here to thank Lord Xiao, thank you for coming to meet him in time..." Xiao Zuo interrupted her with a sneer: "Sister-in-law is very polite. If I really want to say thank you, I should thank you. You have been married to him for only a few months, yet you take such good care of him. My brother treats you so well." , I am really grateful!" Although I know that he has a deep friendship with the Dragon King, and I also understand his feeling that he knows that the poisoner is in front of him but can't do anything, but I am still shocked by his knife-like sharp words. Once this man got angry, he was like a sharp sword out of its sheath, with suffocating pressure exuding from his whole body. Facing Xiao Zuo's aggressive aura, Li Qing still kept her composure, as if everything was expected, she said lightly: "Master Xiao has extraordinary eyesight, my concubine has just met you and I can tell you are The descendant of the iron door. May I ask, even if the concubine is careful to hide it, can she deceive the husband who lives with her every day?" "The Dragon King has excellent eyesight, no less than me. Of course, he has already seen your identity." "Then, I dare to ask Lord Xiao, since he already knows my identity, why would he rather be killed by me?" "That's because..." I added thoughtfully, "He loves you, doesn't he?" Li Qing's eyes suddenly blurred, she lowered her head slowly, and did not speak, but the tears fell to the ground drop by drop. Just when I thought she would never answer me, she suddenly spoke. "That's right, because he loves me. However, how can the word 'love' compare to the 'hate' that he exterminates me? With this hatred of exterminating my family, why did I meet such a true heart? God fools people, how has it ever given people a choice?" She smiled sadly, looked up at me and said, "Girl, you won't understand." Do not understand?I sighed for a long time, turned my eyes to look at Xiao Zuo, and happened to meet his eyes, and our eyes were so fused and glued together, inseparable... Yes, who would understand if he hadn't experienced it himself? Li Qing let out a faint sigh and wished us a blessing, saying: "You two go slowly, forgive me not far away, I am going to accompany my husband." After speaking, she walked into the Dragon Palace without looking back . Seeing her thin body gradually disappearing from sight, I couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Everyone in the world says "poisonous flowers are the most beautiful, and strong wine is the most fragrant", so love is probably more beautiful than that poisonous flower, and more fragrant than that strong wine... ...I slowly turned my face, looked at Xiao Zuo again, looked at his handsome face amidst the green mountains, and vaguely, a sentence emerged from the bottom of my heart——When the golden wind and the jade dew meet, they are better than countless people in the world.