Chapter 40 Chapter 40

Pei Jue was stunned for a while, and thought to himself: "Three days... Three days later, no matter what, I have to prevent her from harming her own life! Even if I want to break my oath, even if I want to be struck by lightning, I still want to save her life. Help her, let her find another meaning of life!" Turning her mind, she suddenly saw Ai Qing standing up, her hazy figure shook slightly, and a pair of slender palms struck Pei Jue like lightning. Pei Jue only felt a buzzing in his ears, and a blazing flame had penetrated into his heart. Then the flame gradually spread, from his heart, to his shoulders, arms, thighs, shins...

Finally, his limbs and bones seemed to be on fire. He let the flame burn in a daze and helplessly, a kind of pain that seemed to tear apart made him groan unbearably. The pain continued, as long as thousands of years. Then, the flames were suddenly extinguished, and his limbs were stretched out all around him, only feeling a warm and cool body tightly clinging to his arms. After the pain, there was a burst of indescribable comfort. His thoughts suddenly became chaotic, and all the obscene thoughts he had never dared to think of surged in his heart together. He restrained himself hard, and then, another burst of flames burned!

Another thousand years of long suffering! He moaned, rolled, and suddenly, a calm came like lightning, and he lay down tiredly. After a long while, he suddenly felt hungry—an unbearable thirst, and he would even trade his own life and death for a glass of clear water Or some food. Void... He felt as if he was about to be blown up by the wind, and all his energy and flesh and blood seemed to flow out with beads of sweat. Pain, comfort, demons, desires, emptiness... It seemed endless, constantly alternating, and there was a vague thought in his mind: "Three days... three days..."

But he has forgotten what "three days" is, he seems to have experienced thousands of years! Suddenly, everything stopped. He panted sharply for a long, long time...Suddenly, he remembered "three days", he remembered the meaning of "three days", he yelled and jumped up. The light in the cave was still hazy, as if nothing had happened, but... what about "Fairy Cold Moon" Ai Qing? His heart trembled, and he shouted: "Madam Ai, Ai Qing, you..." I only heard one echo after another, coming from the secret passage, but there was no response from all around.

He stood still, his heart was in a mess, he didn't know what he had experienced? The echo was silent. He suddenly heard a faint sound from the ground. "Jue'er..." His heart trembled, and he bent down anxiously. In the dim light, Ai Qing was lying softly on the ground, her bright eyes had completely disappeared at this moment, and her black hair had turned gray at this moment. He helped her up in panic and confusion, thinking secretly in panic and confusion: "Could it be...Could it be that I've been in a coma for many years? She...she's already old...Ah, what...what's going on here?"

Ai Qing, who was leaning softly and powerlessly in his arms, suddenly made another sound, whether it was a smile, a sigh, or a moan... She only heard her softly say: "Three days... have passed!" Pei Jue was shocked and said, "Three days, only three days, you...why are you old?" Ai Qing moaned: "You can leave after you bury us." Pei Jue shouted: "Bury...why should I bury you?...you're still alive, and you're going to live! Live forever." His voice was so loud.But Ai Qing didn't seem to hear it at all! She just said to herself: "I have given you all the energy and essence of my body. You...you have to be a good person, be a good person...I can help you...I am happy...!"

The voice stopped suddenly. Pei Jue's face was full of tears, and he hissed sadly: "You...you..." He finally fell on her body and burst into tears!He knew, deeply knew, that she was dead! From her words before she died, he knew that she had given all of her power to him in a wonderful way, and died due to exhaustion of energy and blood. He only felt that the body lying in his arms at this moment was so light, so light that it was almost empty; however, the burden on his heart at this moment was heavy. Incomparable kindness, incomparable gratitude, incomparable sorrow, incomparable pain... It seemed that his heart had stopped beating.

However, death is irreversible without any power! The tragedy is over! The footsteps in the secret passage, one after another, walking outside, the footsteps are lonely and desolate; Pei Jue's mood is also lonely and desolate! He gently placed the three corpses side by side, and he vowed to use an incomparably grand funeral so that they could rest in peace. At this moment, he was standing at the end of the tunnel, and he couldn't help turning his head back with attachment, casting a last glance at the gloomy cave. He knew that he couldn't see her at all, and he would never be able to see her bright eyes again; however, he firmly believed that if he looked with his heart, then she would appear in front of his eyes at any time!

There was a strong light shining down on the tunnel, and he murmured, "It's daytime now!" Although he hadn't had water or rice for three days and three nights, he didn't feel hungry, thirsty or tired at all.He didn't know whether it was the sorrow that hurt his appetite, or the power caused by the miracle; he just quietly closed his eyes and jumped vigorously——he found himself floating up like a swallow! On the top of the peak, there are still clouds and mists that linger all year round. "Lenggu Shuangmu" sits cross-legged on the rocks. When the water drops fell, he couldn't help being horrified.

"Don't they also..." Unexpectedly, his thoughts changed, but "Lenggu Shuangmu" opened his eyes, the two brothers looked at each other, Lengkumu said slowly: "Have you finished your business?" Pei Jue sighed and nodded, Leng Hanzhu said: "Let's go!" The two brothers shook their clothes in unison, stood up, and really walked down the mountain, it seemed that Pei Jue had only stayed below for three or two hours, neither surprised nor asked. Pei Jue was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly followed and said, "Shouldn't we go over the mountain?"

Leng Han Zhutou didn't turn back, and said slowly: "I haven't eaten or eaten for three days and three nights, so I don't have the strength to climb mountains." Pei Jue sighed secretly, knowing that although the two brothers seemed indifferent on the surface, they actually cared about themselves for some reason! During these three days and three nights, the two brothers stayed there, never leaving a single step. The mountain road is still rough, but in Pei Jue's eyes, it seems to have become extremely flat, but he is full of confusion, he didn't notice the changes in himself, but followed "Lenggu Shuangmu" step by step, "Lenggu Shuangmu" Looking at each other, I was very surprised, and walked in silence for a long while, and finally couldn't help turning around, staring blankly at Pei Jue's footsteps. So the surprise on their faces became more obvious. Leng Hanzhu turned his gaze, raised his hand suddenly, and patted Pei Jue. Pei Jue was startled suddenly, and before he could think about it, he retreated three feet with just a slight lift of his breath.Lengkumu's eyes lit up, and said: "Sure enough!" Pei Jue was at a loss, and asked in surprise, "What's the matter?" Leng Hanzhu's face was as heavy as ice, and said: "Ai Qing, the fairy of Leng Yue, is already dead?" Pei Jue bowed his head sadly, and sighed, "Scholar with Thousand Hands and Fairy Leng Yue have both passed away." On the face of "Lenggu Shuangmu", there was a strange look on each of them.Pei Jue was still at a loss, and only heard Leng Hanzhu sigh: "There have long been rumors in the martial arts that both Buddhism and Taoism have a miraculous martial art that can break through a person's life-and-death gateway within three days, turning decay into magic. I never thought you would have such an adventure; it's just... cold Moon Fairy died for you, do you know that?" Pei Jue suppressed the sadness in his heart, and lowered his head to tell what happened to him. The faces of "Lenggu Shuangmu" changed slightly, and finally each of them let out a long sigh.Until now, the two brothers had just sighed in front of the third party, but they didn't know whether they were rejoicing for Pei Jue's adventure, or mourning for the fate of "Fairy Leng Yue". The three figures flew down Huangshan Mountain like a meteor, and Pei Jue's gait was able to keep pace with these two long-established martial arts masters. Furthermore, it was naturally because of the miracle that that unlucky generation of confidante had performed before she died. There are many inconceivable things in the universe, especially in martial arts, there are more such inconceivable things.Even Pei Jue himself could hardly believe that this miracle was real. If it wasn't for the deep sorrow and gratitude still in his heart, he might really be jumping for joy. This is like a long-blind person suddenly finding light, a long-poor person suddenly finding wealth, and a long-thirsty person suddenly receiving rain; he suddenly took a step on this rough and tortuous road of life, making his life change immediately In just three short days, he has surpassed a level that ordinary people can hardly surpass in their lifetime. "...But, I promise you, all the pain you have endured will be rewarded tenfold..." In an instant, this gentle and sad voice seemed to ring in his ears again, just like a wanderer who left home suddenly remembered the accent of his hometown; but the accent can still be heard again, what about this gentle voice? "Lenggu Shuangmu" tried their best to conceal the joy in their hearts; but the joy still slipped out of their eyes quietly, being happy for the achievements of others, what a respectable sentiment!But the two brothers took it for granted, because they were convinced that Pei Jue was worthy of such an adventure. Leng Hanzhu glanced sideways at Pei Jue's expression, knowing that this kind-hearted young man was still immersed in sorrow, and he didn't want too much sorrow to hurt the young man's heart—because his own heart was hurt by sorrow. ——He pondered for a while, and said slowly: "Pei Jue, do you think that group of idiots are still down the mountain at this moment?" Pei Jue lost his mind, and replied blankly: "We have been up the mountain for four days, I am afraid they have already left!" Leng Hanzhu suddenly smiled and said: "I wish they hadn't left. With these people accompanying us, the loneliness in the journey was really less." Pei Jue's heart skipped a beat, it was really surprising that the word "loneliness" would come out of the mouth of the cold "Lenggu Shuangmu". He raised his head and saw the smiles on their faces again, so he couldn't help feeling warm in his already cold heart, and thought to himself: "Ah, the 'Lenggu Shuangmu' has changed!" So he couldn't help showing a smile on his face until he went down the mountain! Walking down the mountain, there were bursts of chaotic sounds, blowing with the wind, the three of them couldn't help being very surprised.Skimming over a rock and looking down, I saw crowds of people swarming in front of the mountain, laughing loudly, it seemed more lively than when they went up the mountain, and the aroma of wine and meat wafted along with the sound of laughter. The eyes of the three people crossed each other, suddenly feeling hungry and unbearable, they rushed down the mountain at the same time; but when they reached the foot of the mountain, the footsteps of "Lenggu Shuangmu" suddenly eased, and the smile on their faces had already restrained, Pei Jue's eyes turned , couldn't help sighing secretly, and thought: "Why are his brothers always so cruel to the world?" The sun was shining, and the ground was filled with a new vitality. Pei Jue raised his chest and strode forward. His figure was square, and there was a burst of strange cheers in front of the mountain: "Mr. Pei Da!" This deafening cry came from the mouths of hundreds of martial arts masters.Pei Jue was taken aback for a moment, he never imagined that he would have such power in the arena - he was always humble.He didn't know that in the world, only humility can win people's applause; but pride and arrogance can only get contempt and insult. The surrounding crowd immediately became commotion, but there were two people in the crowd, sitting opposite each other, motionless, one was tall and covered in red clothes, of course it was the rough man "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian, the other was With thin body and sunken eyes, it is his opponent "Black Donkey Chasing the Wind" Jia Bin! The shouts continued, and Pei Jue walked into the crowd with a slight sense of panic. Mr. Guan Er from "Flying Castle" and Yu Ping from "Langmang Villa" went up to meet them. The two had different looks of hope, Cautiously asked: "Has the winner been decided?" Pei Jue smiled slightly and said, "No." Although there is sorrow in his heart, he does not want others to bear the pain of his sorrow—sorrow is always only suitable for chewing alone. He just smiled and said: "I thought you had already left, but I didn't expect you to be so patient." "Second Master Guan" cheered up. He seemed to feel that it was indeed an honor for "Mr. Pei Da" to talk and laugh with him so cordially. Equal fellowship, it's just that in the past, others were unwilling to have equal fellowship with him! Yu Ping looked back at Bao Xiaotian, the "cockscomb" who was sitting upright, and said dully: "The little ones are going to leave too, but... But the escort Jia said that the three of you will definitely go down the mountain by the same path, so the villains are waiting here." He humbly called himself "little one", but Pei Jue couldn't help but sigh secretly: "Why are many people so strange? They either want to be crushed on others' heads, or they are willing to be trampled under their feet. Doesn't he know that human beings are born equal?" But he doesn't know his own miraculous "One step" is indeed too big. He followed the direction of his fingers, walked up to "Black Donkey Chasing the Wind" Jia Bin, smiled slightly, and was about to speak, but "Chicken Comb" Bao Xiaotian suddenly raised his arms and shouted: "Bring the wine, bring the wine—I'll drink a few bowls to my heart's content, and then I'm going to deal with Lord Hades!" Pei Jue frowned, and said to himself: "Why is he a dying person again?" He turned around and walked towards "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian, and said with a pleasant smile, "What can't be resolved in my friend's mind, so—" "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian opened his eyes and said loudly: "Is there something in my heart that cannot be resolved? I am very happy in my heart; it's just that I lost the bet with this surnamed Jia, so I must die! Hehe, it's quite interesting to think about dealing with Lord Yama." Although he spoke resoundingly, he was actually afraid of death in his heart. Even his usual complacent laughter became very forced at this moment. Pei Jue was taken aback for a moment, and said, "It's a bet again, why did you bet?" "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian said: "The one surnamed Jia said that you will definitely come down the mountain from the same road. I waited for two days, but you couldn't even see your shadow. We made a bet. He said that you will definitely come within five days. , I asked him what he was betting on, and he said 'bet on the head'! Well, bet on the head, bet on the head, hehe... the head fell off, but it was just a hole the size of a bowl, what's the big deal? Hehe...get the wine, Bring the wine!" His blunt speech is just the true character of a reckless hero, Pei Jue thought: "This man is a man!" My heart was filled with pity!I saw that "Second Master Guan" came over and said with a smile: "If it wasn't for the betting between the two of them again, the heroes here would have left long ago! Sigh... Jia Biaotou really has the ability to predict the future, even I couldn't believe it at first." Pei Jue turned to "Black Donkey Chasing the Wind" Jia Bin with a smile, and saw that although this man was dry and thin and unattractive, his eyes were shining brightly, and he stood up with a smile at this moment. Pei Jue bowed to the head, and he quickly returned the salute.Pei Jue said: "Your Excellency must be Captain Jia. My servant, Pei Jue, grew up in the 'Flying Dragon Bodyguard Agency' in the past, but never met Captain Jia. It's really a pity." Jia Bin clasped his fists and said, "Brother has been in the Jiangnan branch, so naturally the young master won't be able to see him." Most of the heroes around did not know that "Mr. Pei Da" had a connection with the "Flying Dragon Escort Bureau". At this moment, they were all surprised, and only heard Pei Jue say: "Old Escort Tan, I have always been called my father, and your Excellency is also a young man." Terrible senior!" The words of "Mr. Pei Da" were so humble, and the heroes couldn't help being amazed.Jia Bin even said "I dare not", Pei Jue sighed and said: "Xiao Ke usually has no right to interfere with your affairs, but Xiao Ke always thinks that human life is at stake, and I hope you can see Xiao Ke's thin side and laugh the bet away. Xiao Ke is really grateful." The group of heroes couldn't help whispering and applauding again, none of them thought that "Mr. Pei Da" would ask others so humbly and sincerely for this matter. "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian was even more stunned, feeling ashamed in his heart, deeply ashamed that he had spoken so rudely to him just now! "The Black Donkey Chasing the Wind" Jia Bin's eyes flickered, and his heart seemed to be deeply moved.After pondering for a long time, he burst out laughing a few times, walked up to "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian, and said with a smile, "Are you really going to die?" "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian coughed dryly and said, "Naturally." "Black Donkey Chasing the Wind" Jia Bin laughed and said: "If you are really going to die, then you are considered an idiot. You know, although I bet with you, I am not sure in my heart. I have already prepared it. After losing, I just walked away. Anyway, you also Can't catch up with me—haha, just now when I saw Mr. Pei going down the mountain, I almost jumped up in love." "Cockscomb" Bao Xiaotian stared at him blankly, and suddenly said loudly: "Okay, since you said it honestly, I have no choice but to die honestly, and don't want to be called an idiot by you after I die." Although his mouth was tough, his eyes were full of gratitude; the words of this person he hated at this moment not only saved his life, but also saved his face—especially the latter, which made this rough man even more angry. The boorish man is always grateful in my heart. Pei Jue sighed secretly. At this moment, he was more convinced that the world was full of human kindness and warmth after all, and he couldn't help secretly hoping that the bet made by the "magic hand" Zhan Fei could be resolved as gently as at this moment. However, he didn't know that the difference in identities and the disparity in status had created an insurmountable distance between the two bets.