The sky gradually darkened. The three of them rested on the mountainside for the night. Chen Jingchou went to the stream to find a few frogs. He started a fire and roasted them. The three of them ate some. The next day, they continued their journey. They slowly climbed up a dangerous peak. They were careful along the way. When they reached the middle of the mountain, it was already dusk. Chen Jingchou led the way. Yu Xiaoxue suddenly said,"Brother Chen! Not good! Sister Tuoba fainted!"
Chen Jingchou was shocked. He quickly turned around and ran over to support Tuoba Yu 'er. Tuoba Yu' er was frowning. Chen Jingchou stretched out his hand and placed it on her forehead."It's so hot!" He gently shook Tuoba Yu 'er and said,""Yu 'Er, Yu' Er! Wake up first!" Tuoba Yu 'er slowly opened her eyes and fainted again. Chen Jingchou looked around and saw a small cave on the mountain path ahead. He hurriedly said,""Xiao Xue, let's send sister Yu 'er to the cave to rest before we deal with her.”He carried Tuoba Yu 'er on his back and ran up the mountain. Soon, they arrived at the cave. Yu Xiaoxue found some dead branches and leaves and spread them on the ground. Chen Jingchou carefully placed Tuoba Yu 'er down, took off his coat, and covered her up. Yu Xiaoxue took out a handkerchief, dipped it in water, folded it, and gently placed it on Tuoba Yu 'er's forehead. This repeated several times, and soon the water bag was empty. Chen Jingchou quickly ran to the stream on the side of the mountain, filled it with water, and rushed back to the cave. Tuoba Yu 'er finally fell asleep after four hours of work. Chen Jingchou heaved a sigh of relief. Yu Xiaoxue also felt sleepy and slept next to Tuoba Yu 'er.
In the middle of the night, Yu Xiaoxue woke up and felt a little cold. She reached out to tidy Tuoba Yu 'er's clothes and was about to sleep again. Suddenly, a mournful flute sound drifted into the cave with the wind. Yu Xiaoxue stood up gently and walked out of the cave. It was already late autumn, and the sky was filled with stars. The ground was hazy, and one could vaguely see it. Following the sound of the flute, they saw a person sitting on a protruding rock on the edge of a cliff in the distance. His clothes were thin, and he faced the abyss. The stars were shining above his head, and he was playing with his head lowered. The flute sound was deep and mellow, filled with desolation. When Yu Xiaoxue heard this, her heart was filled with sorrow. The cold wind blew, and she couldn't help but sneeze.
The flute suddenly stopped. Chen Jingchou turned his head and said,""Little Xue, why are you here?"
Yu Xiaoxue walked up and asked,"Brother Chen, it's so late and the weather is so cold. Why aren't you sleeping yet?"”
Chen Jingchou looked up at the hazy silhouette of the mountain in the distance, feeling depressed. After a while, he said,"I'm thinking about Master and Sister Yu 'Er. I wonder if Master is doing well?……Can Sister Yu 'Er survive..."
"Brother Chen, don't worry. Master and Sister Yu 'Er will be fine!" Yu Xiaoxue walked closer and said.”
"I hope so…It's just that half a year has passed, and we still have no clue about saving Master." "Sister Yu 'Er is seriously injured again…" After a while, he turned around and said,"I'm not sure.""Xiao Xue, it's all thanks to you taking care of Yu 'Er these days that she was able to tide over the difficulties. It's really hard on you! -- I'll take care of Yu 'Er tonight. Go back to sleep. It's not good to catch a cold.”
"Brother Chen, aren't you also very tired these days?" Yu Xiaoxue asked.”
"I'm fine, don't tire yourself out!" Chen Jingchou said. It's cold at night. Go back quickly!"
Yu Xiaoxue hesitated for a while and said,"Then, I'll go back first. Please go to bed early, Brother Chen!"”Chen Jingchou nodded. Yu Xiaoxue went back to the cave to sleep.
The next day, after Tuoba Yu 'er's injuries had stabilized, the three of them continued their journey. Chen Jingchou didn't dare to covet the distance. He set off at noon and stopped by a small stream in the valley at sunset. Chen Jingchou saw that there was a wooden bridge over the stream, so he laid down some branches on the ground beside the bridge and settled Tuoba Yu 'er down, preparing to spend the night there. He went to the stream to find some small fish and roasted them for everyone to eat. They went their separate ways that night.
Chen Jingchou lay in the forest by the stream until midnight, when he finally closed his eyes in a daze. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly heard a faint sobbing sound in the distance. Chen Jingchou got up, identified the direction, and walked forward for more than ten feet until he reached the stream. Starlight appeared in the sky, and the cold moon was like a hook, reflecting the clear stream. Under the faint moonlight, he saw a person lying on the grass beside the stream, crying softly. Chen Jingchou stepped forward to take a look and couldn't help but be shocked.""Sister Yu 'Er…why are you here?”
Tuoba Yu 'er covered her face with both hands and cried,"" Ah Chou, I…I can't see anything…" Chen Jingchou walked over and helped her up. Tuoba Yu 'er flung her hand away." Go away! I…I don't want your help!" " Go away, I don't want you to see me like this…" She struggled to get up, but she slipped and fell to the ground again, crying bitterly. Chen Jingchou wanted to help a few times, but he was pushed away by Tuoba Yu 'er.
Chen Jingchou sighed and slowly turned around to walk away. He looked up at the waning moon on the mountaintop. The lonely goose chirped, and the cold wind blew. Tears flowed down his eyes as he said softly,"Yu 'Er, calm down and listen to me.”
Tuoba Yu 'er said," What else is there to say? I…I'm already a cripple. What should I do in the future?"”
"Sister Yu 'er, please believe me!" Chen Jingchou choked. No matter what you become, it doesn't matter if you're the Ye Sister Yu 'er from yesterday or today. In short, as long as you are Yu 'Er's sister, I will never abandon you.”
Tuoba Yu 'er wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. After a long while, she said,""Ah Chou, you, is what you said true?”
"Sister Yu 'er…no matter how beautiful your face is, it will fade away with time…as long as your upright and beautiful heart is still there, that's enough!"”
Tuoba Yu 'er stopped crying and faced the stream. She sat quietly on the grass beside the stream and said after a long time,""Ah Chou, you…you're not lying to me?”
"Why would I lie to you?" Chen Jingchou asked. " Please believe me. No matter what happens in the future, I will always take care of you and not let anyone bully you…" Tuoba Yu 'er seemed to believe it, but she didn't.
Chen Jingchou walked to her side and sat down next to her. He said,""Sister Yu 'Er, if you don't believe me, let's clap our hands and swear! If I go back on my word in the future, I'll become a fool forever.”
Tuoba Yu 'er chuckled and said,"Alright, then it's a deal!"”He slowly turned around and raised his right hand. Chen Jingchou also raised his hand and slapped her palm three times. Tuoba Yu 'er raised her chin and looked up at the sky.""Ah Chou…I can't see anything at night. Can you tell me?”Chen Jingchou's heart ached. He suppressed his sadness and described it in detail. Tuoba Yu 'er held her chin and listened with fascination. She said,""You said that the stream under the moon is very beautiful, and it's right in front of me. I want to…I want to see it!”Chen Jingchou quickly helped her up and slowly walked forward. Tuoba Yu 'er heard the sound of water and knelt on the ground. She could not help but stretch out her hands and gently soak them in the cool stream water. She said happily,"What a cool and beautiful stream! There must be a lot of small fish in this stream, right?”
Tears welled up in Chen Jingchou's eyes, but he forced himself to hold back his sobs and said with a smile,"" Yes, the stream in the mountains is very clear, and the fish like to swim here…Sister Yu 'er is also very beautiful…" Tuoba Yu' er turned around and said,""Ah Chou, from now on, you'll be my eyes. No matter what you see, just tell me as if I saw it myself!”
Chen Jingchou turned around and wiped his tears with his sleeve. He replied,""Alright, I'll be Yu 'Er's sister's eyes from now on!”After a while, he advised,"Your injuries haven't recovered yet. Go back and rest!" When you recover, I will take you to the north and south of the Yangtze River…to see the beautiful scenery of the Divine Great Land.”"Ah Chou, you can't lie to me!" Tuoba Yu 'er smiled.”He stretched out his arm and let Chen Jingchou help him back to rest.
On the second day, everyone continued their journey. Tuoba Yu 'er was blind and it was even more difficult for her to travel. In the next few days, they climbed over several mountains. Tuoba Yu 'er started laughing along the way. This evening, they arrived at the side of a dangerous peak. The three of them walked along the mountain wall. Beside them was a deep valley. After a while, the sky was already dark. Chen Jingchou cleaned up the dry floor and used his clothes to cover it up, allowing Tuoba Yu 'er to lie down. Then he went to find some birds and animals to feed everyone. Just as he came back, he suddenly heard Yu Xiaoxue say,""Sister Tuoba! What's wrong with you?" When Chen Jingchou hurried over to take a look, Tuoba Yu 'er's forehead was covered in cold sweat. She reached out and felt that it was boiling hot. She hurriedly asked Yu Xiaoxue to put a wet handkerchief on her forehead and took off her long robe to cover her. The two of them did not dare to take half a step away. They guarded the side until midnight, observing from time to time. However, not only did Tuoba Yu 'er's injuries not improve, but they also became more serious. Her consciousness was gradually becoming muddled. Chen Jingchou paced back and forth anxiously. Yu Xiaoxue said,"Brother Chen, what should we do? Sister Tuoba's body is getting hotter and hotter!”
Chen Jingchou said," It's all my fault. We've been on the road for the past few days, and I didn't let Yu 'er rest well…What should I do…What should I do?"”"Oh right, I saw a lot of herbs by the valley on the way here!" You stay here, I'll go down the mountain to pick herbs!”Yu Xiaoxue agreed. Chen Jingchou hurriedly took out the things in his pocket and rushed down the mountain under the hazy moonlight.
After more than four hours, Chen Jingchou finally returned to the mountain. He took out seven herbs from his bosom, including Spatholobus suberectus, Bitter Gall Wood, Red Leaves, White Herb Root, and Giant Knotweed. His hands were full of thorns and bloodstains. He hurriedly separated the various herbs and took out the Shennong Cauldron. He put in a little of each according to the dosage, poured half a bag of spring water, and started a fire under the cauldron. In the time it took for a meal, the decoction was ready. Yu Xiaoxue took out a small earthen jar and poured the soup into it. After it cooled down, she helped Tuoba Yu 'er up and carefully fed her the soup. The two of them waited quietly at the side. Although they were unusually tired, they did not dare to close their eyes. It was the fourth watch, and the surroundings were quiet. Birds perched on the treetops, and the wind stirred the treetops, occasionally startling the stars in the sky.
After guarding for nearly two hours, Chen Jingchou went over to take a look. Tuoba Yu 'er's forehead was still burning hot, and there was no sign of improvement. He hurriedly fed her the remaining half of the medicine. After a moment, he turned around to look. Tuoba Yu 'er's face was burning red. She quickly reached out to push him away. However, Tuoba Yu' er had already lost all consciousness and could not even make a sound. He stretched out his hand to feel his pulse, only to feel that it was light, moving ten times and slowing down once, intermittent. After a while, his breathing gradually weakened and the scene of his next life appeared. "Sister Tuoba, you must get through this…" Chen Jingchou paced back and forth anxiously. Suddenly, he grabbed the jar and threw it on the ground."Why? Why didn't he use the Primordial Divine Artifact? " Heavens…What should I do…What should I do…" She lay in front of Tuoba Yu 'er and started crying uncontrollably.
Yu Xiaoxue took a few steps back and walked to the Shennong Cauldron. She cried," Brother Chen..." Chen Jingchou suddenly turned his head. Yu Xiaoxue held a dagger in her right hand and aimed it at her left arm. With a click, a piece of bloody flesh was cut off. "Little Xue…you…what are you doing?" Chen Jingchou exclaimed.”Yu Xiaoxue dropped the dagger, covered her wound with her right hand, and knelt on the ground. She endured the pain and cried," I, I once heard from Uncle He that someone's mother was terminally ill…He cut off his own arm and boiled it for medicine…His mother's illness was cured…" Chen Jingchou hurriedly ran over, tore off his clothes, and bandaged her wound."Silly child, this is just a legend! Why are you doing this…"
"Brother Chen, Sister Tuoba is dying. Please let me try this method!" Yu Xiaoxue cried.”Chen Jingchou's heart was filled with grief, and his tears flowed down again. He said,""Little Xue…you told me, and I'll cut off the flesh on my arm…You're a girl, why do you have to make yourself so painful!”"But…I really like Sister Tuoba. I really can't bear to let her leave us!" Yu Xiaoxue cried.”
"Mm, alright then…let's give it a try!" Chen Jingchou comforted. "Perhaps your sincerity will move the heavens and make Sister Yu 'er recover…" With tears in her eyes, she placed the herbs and flesh into the Shennong Cauldron and started a new fire. A moment later, five-colored clouds slowly rose from the cauldron, emitting a fragrant fragrance. In a short while, light shot out in all directions like stars. "How…how could this be?" Yu Xiaoxue asked curiously.”Chen Jingchou didn't understand either. He raised his head and prayed silently. He turned his head and said,""Little Xue…your sincerity must have touched the heavens! The medicine brewed this time will definitely be effective, it will definitely be effective…"
After a meal, the smoke and light gradually dispersed. Chen Jingchou walked to the side of the cauldron and lowered his head to look inside. There was a blood-red pill inside. He hurriedly took it out and fed it to Tuoba Yu 'er with water. After busying for half a day, the sky was already starting to brighten. The two of them were so tired that they were sweating profusely. They sat quietly at the side and waited. The morning wind blew the treetops, and drops of autumn dew dripped down. Strangely enough, after Tuoba Yu 'er consumed the pill, the fiery red color on her face gradually dissipated and her breathing began to stabilize. Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue were overjoyed. After guarding for another two hours, Tuoba Yu 'er's lips moved slightly and she said softly,""Ah Chou…Xiao Xue…are you there? I, I'm so thirsty…" Chen Jingchou was overjoyed when he heard this and shook Yu Xiaoxue's hands. He quickly agreed and poured some spring water for her to drink. Tuoba Yu 'er rested for a while and said,"" Ah Chou, my head is so heavy. I don't know how long I slept…" Chen Jingchou said,""Sister Yu 'Er, sleep a little longer. It's only dawn now!”Tuoba Yu 'er said," Oh, the sky is already bright. We should set off, right?"”" No rush," Chen Jingchou said." We'll rest here for a few days and let you recuperate!"”"Thank you," Tuoba Yu 'er said."You should rest well too.”Yu Xiaoxue had been busy all night and was injured. She could not hold on anymore and fell asleep beside the mountain wall. Chen Jingchou looked after Tuoba Yu 'er alone. For the next few days, the two of them took turns to guard Tuoba Yu 'er. They waited until Tuoba Yu' er's body was better before they slowly set off.
After a few more days, they climbed another dangerous peak. Looking down, he saw the maple leaves all over the mountain were red like fire. After turning around the peak, a beautiful zither tune suddenly came from the front. Chen Jingchou listened attentively. The zither music was gentle and moderate, ancient and far-reaching. It seemed to have an extraordinary aura. The few of them followed the path and continued forward. After a few steps, they passed through the forest and turned around a huge rock. His eyes suddenly lit up as he saw a stone table and a few stone tables under a towering ancient tree. The two of them were sitting at the table. One of them seemed to be in his thirties. He had a bright and extraordinary appearance, but his temples were slightly white. He was playing the zither with his eyes closed. The other was an old man with a youthful face and white hair. He was also an old man with the bones of a pine tree. His face was red and his spirit was hale and hearty. He was thinking attentively while facing the chess game on the stone table in front of him.
The three of them walked to the side. "Seniors, are you immortals from the Celestial Mountain Island?" Chen Jingchou asked as he stepped forward to bow.”The old man who was staring at the chessboard quickly waved his hand and said," Don't talk…I'm thinking about how to break this move. If there's anything else, wait until I'm done playing…" Without even turning his head, he looked at Chen Jingchou and the others before lowering his head and thinking again. "Excuse me, old senior, do you know where the immortals of the Celestial Mountain Island live?" Chen Jingchou asked.”The old man seemed to have entered a meditative state. He knew nothing about what was happening around him, or he was unwilling to care at all. The young man was also focused on playing the zither, not even moving his eyelids.
Chen Jingchou could only walk back and say,""Xiao Xue, help Sister Yu 'Er to rest under the tree in front. I'll wait for them to finish playing chess.”Yu Xiaoxue agreed. Chen Jingchou stood by the chessboard and waited quietly. The wind rustled the branches, and the dead leaves fell into the forest. Before they knew it, the sun had set, and the sky was already dark. He waited until the moon was high in the sky, but he still hadn't thought of that move. The cold wind pierced through his bones, and Chen Jingchou couldn't help but shiver. Yu Xiaoxue came over and said,"Brother Chen, go back and rest first. Let me wait for you."”"It's fine, I can still hold on. Is Sister Yu 'er feeling better?" Chen Jingchou said.”Yu Xiaoxue nodded and said,"Sister Tuoba has already slept soundly."”"You've been tired for the whole day," Chen Jingchou said."Go back to sleep.”"Brother Chen, don't tire yourself out. You should also pay attention to rest."”Chen Jingchou agreed. Yu Xiaoxue turned around and went back.
The morning breeze blew gently, the waning moon was hazy, and the autumn dew was glistening. Unknowingly, it was already early morning. Soon, the red sun rose in the east and scattered golden light. Chen Jingchou felt extremely tired, he barely managed to raise his spirits and waited at the side. Yu Xiaoxue found some food and helped Tuoba Yu 'er to the ancient tree. The three of them shared the food. Chen Jingchou asked Yu Xiaoxue to help Tuoba Yu 'er back to rest. "Ah Chou, I…I'm also your companion. I want to wait here with you." Tuoba Yu 'er said.”Chen Jingchou couldn't argue with her, so he could only let her stand to the side. After a long time, the zither music suddenly stopped. The young man slowly opened his eyes and asked,"You've been thinking about this move for three days and three nights.”The old man stroked his white beard and said,"Wait, wait!" "I'll be able to think of a way to break your move soon…" After saying that, he began to ponder. The mountain peak was silent. The autumn wind blew past the treetops, scattering maple leaves and covering the ground in red. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the mountain top. The evening wind blew, and he waited for another day. "Xiaoxue, help Sister Yu 'er to rest first."”"Ah Chou, I…I'm not tired…I can wait a little longer." Tuoba Yu 'er said.”Chen Jingchou was afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold on, so he said,""Sister Yu 'Er, Xiaoxue has been standing for a day. If you don't rest, she won't rest either.”Tuoba Yu 'er was shocked and apologized." Ah, I'm sorry, Xiao Xue. It's all my fault…" She could only go back with Xiao Xue's help.
In the middle of the night, the weather was even colder. The withered grass on the ground had already begun to form white frost. Chen Jingchou moved his hands and feet to dispel the cold air. He was at a loss and didn't know how long he had to wait. After a while, the moon was already setting in the west, and wild geese were howling in the sky. In a daze, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and saw that it was Yu Xiaoxue. "Little Xue, it's already so late. Why aren't you sleeping yet?" Chen Jingchou asked.”Yu Xiaoxue took out some leftover dry food and said," I thought Brother Chen must be hungry, so I brought some food…" Chen Jingchou reached out and took it, saying,""Thank you... Is Yu 'Er's sister well?”"Yeah, I'm fine," Yu Xiaoxue said. Chen Jingchou said," Then I'm relieved. The wind on the mountain peak is strong at night. You should go back quickly!"”"Brother Chen, you must take care of your body. Don't catch a cold," Yu Xiaoxue said.”"Mm, I'll be careful. I'll have to trouble you, Sister Yu 'er!" Chen Jingchou said.”Yu Xiaoxue went back.
Chen Jingchou stood by the chessboard and felt his head grow heavier. He didn't know when the sun had risen. He quickly rubbed his eyes and braced himself as he waited quietly. After a while, Yu Xiaoxue supported Tuoba Yu 'er and brought some dry food over for Chen Jingchou to eat. The three of them waited quietly together. No one dared to make a sound, afraid that they would interrupt the old man's thoughts. If he recalled it from the beginning, who knew how long he would have to wait.
About two hours later, the old man finally spoke. He laughed and said,"Alright, this old man has finally figured it out!”The music stopped, and the young man opened his eyes slightly. He said,"" Oh, you figured it out?..."
"Hmph, don't look down on me every time!" the old man said.”He stretched out his index and middle fingers, grabbed a black piece, and threw it onto the chessboard. The chess piece drew an arc in the air and landed right beside the black chess piece on the chessboard without bouncing back. Chen Jingchou and the other two were slightly shocked. The old man smiled and said,"This step is wonderful enough!"”
The young man took out his folding fan and waved it a few times."Are you sure?" "I'm sure, I'm sure…Don't look down on me every time." The old man said with an unhappy expression.”The young man smiled and closed his fan. He gently tapped the chessboard with the handle of the fan, and a white stone flew out of the jar and fell into the chessboard. The old man looked at the chessboard and was stunned for a long time. He slapped his forehead and said regretfully," Aiya…Why didn't I think of this…" He kept shaking his head and blaming himself. The young man raised his head and said,"So, you admit defeat?"”"I'm not going to play anymore, I'm not going to play anymore…This is the 9,999th time I've lost to you…" The young man smiled."Thank you for your compliment!"
The old man turned his head and said to Chen Jingchou,""Now it's your turn, kids. You've waited here for two days and nights, and your sincerity is commendable.”Chen Jingchou hurriedly walked forward and bowed.""Old Immortal…I'm here to beg you to go to a mountain called Demon Subduing Mountain and save my master.”The old man looked surprised and said,"Go to the Demon Subduing Mountain to save your master?"……”"Yes, my master is trapped by a magical beast called Taotie," Chen Jingchou replied. He used an ice thread technique to temporarily seal himself and the Taotie, leaving him with only a year to live…I heard that the immortal on the island could defeat the Taotie, so I came to beg the immortal to save my master!”As she spoke, her eyes turned red.
" I see…" The old man pondered for a while and said," But if the opponent is Tao Tie, then things will be difficult!" What you have broken into should be the Cave of Taotie that Heavenly Emperor Hao spent a lot of effort to seal thousands of years ago.”"If the Taotie appears in the world again, it will be a great catastrophe…Your master sacrificed himself to seal it in ice. It was the right decision…"
Chen Jingchou knelt down and kowtowed, begging,""Old Immortal…I beg you to go and save my master. Otherwise, my master's life is really on the line!”Tears welled up in his eyes. The old man twirled his long beard and sighed." Silly child, don't kneel down so casually!" A man's knees are worth thousands of gold. Get up quickly!”Tuoba Yu 'er also walked over with Snowy supporting her. She said,""I beg you…Old Immortal! Please, please help my good friend..." Yu Xiaoxue also came forward to beg. "Sigh…what should we do?" The old man pondered.”Everyone didn't know what to do.
The young man turned his head and whispered into the old man's ear. "Yes, I understand."”He turned his head and said," You've been standing here for a few days. You should be tired…How about this? Go to the Beyond the Heavens Village at the foot of the mountain first. Find the Ranweng Residence and rest there." I'll go over in a while." Chen Jingchou and the other two agreed and slowly walked down the mountain.
After walking for about two hours, they finally came down the mountain. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, fields crisscrossed, and amidst the smoke and mist, a village was faintly discernible. The three of them walked along the small path and crossed the wooden bridge. After a few more steps, a bamboo fence and grass house came into view. Walking into the village, he saw that the houses were well-arranged and there were strange flowers everywhere. Although there were not many people, they were all leisurely and contented, a scene outside the world. Chen Jingchou asked for directions and found Ranweng's residence.
Walking into the courtyard, he saw a little girl dressed in green clothes with two strands of hair tied up on her head sweeping the courtyard. She sang,"The autumn leaves are yellow, the weather is cold, and the ground is covered in frost. The heart did not move, the leaves did not move, but the broom in his hand still needed to move!”
When Chen Jingchou heard this, he was greatly surprised. He stepped forward and asked,""Little girl, may I ask if this is Ran Wengju?”
The little girl put down the broom in her hand and looked at Chen Jingchou carefully. She nodded and said,"This is Old Immortal Ran Weng's home. May I ask if you're from the chess pavilion?”
"A chess pavilion?" Chen Jingchou asked curiously. "You're talking about the chess place on the mountain, right?" We came from there."
"Old Immortal Ran Weng has been waiting for you for a long time, please come in!"”He invited Chen Jingchou and the other two to the main hall.
Just as Chen Jingchou and the others entered the hall, they saw Old Ran and that youth holding a wooden cane and waving a fan as they waited in the hall. Surprised, Chen Jingchou took a few steps forward and said,""Old Immortal Ran Weng, why did you come back faster than us?”Old Man Ran smiled and said,"This old man is using the sword control technique to return. Of course, I'm much faster than you. That's why I asked you to leave first!"”He turned to look at Tuoba Yu 'er and frowned.""Did this little girl lose her sight because her face was destroyed and her injuries gradually worsened?”
"Yes…Old Immortal, how do you know so much?" Chen Jingchou replied.”"It's not that I'm powerful, it's just that Immortal Gu Yue beside me told me!”Chen Jingchou hurriedly bowed to the youth. "Immortal Gu Yue's medical skills are unparalleled in the world," Ran Weng said. If you want to subdue that Taotie, you should be begging him! -- I'm afraid that I'm not strong enough to deal with that ancient demonic beast.”
Chen Jingchou turned around and begged,"Immortal Gu Yue, I'm sorry!" "We would like to invite you…" Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yue closed her folding fan and interrupted him." You don't have to beg me. I'm afraid I can't help you…" Chen Jingchou's heart turned cold when he heard this."Immortal Gu Yue…why?" Gu Yue shook her head slowly and looked out the window." In the mortal world, there has always been too much right and wrong…I have lived in seclusion here and no longer care about the affairs of the mortal world…""B-But…" Gu Yue said,"I'm not sure."This young master's master is willing to sacrifice himself. His spirit is indeed admirable. "But I've long left the mortal world and no longer care about the world. You don't have to waste any more time…" As he spoke, he strode out of the door.
"I beg you!" Tuoba Yu 'er said. "Immortal Gu Yue…Ah Chou searched for a long time before he found you…" Gu Yue was about to walk out of the hall when she suddenly stopped and turned around."The injuries on this lady's face will probably worsen in the next two days, and her life will be in danger…Tomorrow morning, go to the nearby Donghuang Ridge and pick a herb called the hundred-year-old Earth Twist Grass. Grind it into powder and apply it on the wound to stop the injury…Sorry, this is all I can help you with! Farewell!" Before Chen Jingchou could ask further, Gu Yue had already turned around and left.
Chen Jingchou returned to the hall and couldn't help but lower his head, his expression downcast. Old Ran walked over and comforted him." Sigh…This old friend of mine has always had such a strange personality since I met him. Please don't mind him too much."”
"No…Old Immortal Ran Weng, we definitely won't mind!" Chen Jingchou said.”
Old Ran nodded." Actually, he's a very warm-hearted person. It's fine if he doesn't help, but once he does, he'll definitely help until the end."”
"But…but why did he refuse to help us this time?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
Old Man Ran sighed and turned around, saying,""It's a long story…Twenty years ago, someone brought a dying boy to the island and begged him to save him. At that time, he had generously agreed and spent a large amount of true energy to save the child…Who knew that after the child grew up, he would become a person who harmed the world and killed innocent people…This matter had always made him feel extremely guilty! From then on, he was no longer willing to ask about the affairs of the human world. He would reject anyone who came to ask for his help.”
As they were talking, Tuoba Yu 'er suddenly felt dizzy. Yu Xiaoxue quickly held her. Chen Jingchou hurriedly walked over and shouted,""Yu 'Er, what's wrong?”He touched her forehead and said,"Why is it so hot?!"”Ran Weng came over to take a look and quickly pressed his hand on Tuoba Yu 'er's head.
After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Tuoba Yu 'er slowly woke up and said in a low voice,""I, I'm fine…Please don't worry about me!”"Sister Yu 'er, so you were afraid that we would worry, so you've been holding on all this while?" Chen Jingchou asked.”Tuoba Yu 'er was about to reply when she frowned and felt dizzy again.
"Don't talk to this child anymore," Ran Weng said."Quickly help her to the room and let her rest well.”Chen Jingchou helped Tuoba Yu 'er into the room and let her lie on the couch. He then pulled a blanket over her. Tuoba Yu 'er gradually fell asleep. "Old Immortal…I'm very worried about Sister Yu 'er's health. I…I want to ask you to bring me to the hundred-year-old Earth Twist Grass now."”
Old Man Ran said," Silly child, the sky is already dark, and the mountain is very steep…You guys should rest well first. I'll bring you up the mountain to pick herbs tomorrow morning. It won't be too late then."”Hearing this, Chen Jingchou could only nod in agreement. "Oh right, I still have something to do tonight, so I have to go out. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."”Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue bid him farewell. Old Ran turned around and left.
In the evening, the girl brought the dishes to the room. Yu Xiaoxue scooped some porridge and fed it to Tuoba Yu 'er. Chen Jingchou moved his chopsticks slightly. How could he eat? "Brother Chen, you still have to go up the mountain to pick herbs tomorrow. How can you not eat?" Yu Xiaoxue advised.”Chen Jingchou could only eat a few more mouthfuls. Yu Xiaoxue also ate some and asked the girl to take it back. The oil lamp was dim. Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue stood by the bed, feeling tired. Leaning against the wooden wall, Chen Jingchou closed his eyes in a daze.
He slept until midnight when he suddenly felt someone pushing his arm. Chen Jingchou slowly opened his eyes and saw that it was Yu Xiaoxue. He asked," Xiaoxue, what's wrong?..."
"Oh no…Sister Yu 'er's face is burning!" Yu Xiaoxue said anxiously.”
"What?" Chen Jingchou was shocked. He quickly got up and walked to the wooden couch. Under the dim yellow light, he saw Tuoba Yu 'er's face burning red and her brows tightly furrowed. She was clearly in extreme pain. He quickly reached out and touched her forehead, feeling as hot as burning charcoal. He stood up and wrung his hands.”He paced back and forth and suddenly said,"I wonder if Old Immortal Ran has returned. Perhaps he has a way."”Walking into the hall, it was dark all around, and he didn't know which room Old Man Ran lived in. After hesitating for a while, he couldn't care anymore and shouted,""Old Immortal, Old Immortal…are you back?”After a while, the room was silent. There was no movement at all. Chen Jingchou shouted a few more times. The lights in the west room lit up, and the little girl walked out.
"Little sister, is the old immortal back?" Chen Jingchou asked.”"The old immortal went to the South Sea," the girl said."I think he hasn't returned yet."”Chen Jingchou thanked her and rushed back to his room. He looked at Tuoba Yu 'er and saw that her fever had worsened. After a while, he steeled his heart, pulled out his dagger, aimed at his left arm, and slashed with all his might. "Brother Chen!" Yu Xiaoxue exclaimed. He ran over. "Silly Xiaoxue…you sacrificed so much for Sister Yu 'er last time. This time, it's my turn!" Chen Jingchou laughed bitterly.”Fresh blood gushed out, and his clothes turned red. "Brother Chen…you, you!" Yu Xiaoxue cried.”
"Little Xue…let's not talk about it for now," Chen Jingchou said. Quickly take out the Shennong Cauldron. We'll use the same method as last time to help Sister Yu 'er tide over tonight's difficulties. I'll go up the mountain to pick herbs tomorrow morning!" Yu Xiaoxue agreed with tears in her eyes. She took out the Shennong Cauldron and put the remaining herbs in the bag. However, no more five-colored mist rose from the cauldron. Not long after, the pill was refined and Yu Xiaoxue fed it to Tuoba Yu 'er.
The two of them waited quietly by the side. However, two hours had passed, and Tuoba Yu 'er still did not get better. Yu Xiaoxue stepped forward to take a look and said anxiously,"Brother Chen…Sister Tuoba's body temperature hasn't dropped at all. Instead, it's getting hotter and hotter!"”
Chen Jingchou quickly went forward to take a look and saw that Tuoba Yu 'er's arm was already burning red. She stretched out her hand to feel her pulse and it was extremely chaotic. She was already in danger. "The method that worked last time was obviously effective. Why didn't it work this time?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"Brother Chen, what should we do?" Yu Xiaoxue cried.”Chen Jingchou gritted his teeth and said,"Damn it…If this continues, Sister Yu 'er won't be able to last until dawn!" Xiaoxue, you stay here and watch. I'm going out for a while!”As he spoke, he turned around and strode away. When the girl heard the voice, she asked in the room,""Big brother, where are you going?”Chen Jingchou did not reply and hurriedly left the courtyard.
Yu Xiaoxue waited for more than four hours, but Chen Jingchou did not return. She was anxious. At this moment, Tuoba Yu 'er had lost her consciousness. She was breathing out more than she was breathing in. She was about to die. Yu Xiaoxue was so anxious that she wanted to cry but couldn't. She made up her mind and ran to the chess pavilion on the top of the mountain alone. After climbing to the top of the mountain with great difficulty, his hands and feet had already been cut by the thorns. The moon was bright and the wind was cold. The ground on the mountain peak was covered in a layer of white frost. A person stood alone on the edge of the cliff with his hands behind his back. He looked at the vast land and lowered his eyebrows in deep thought. Yu Xiaoxue walked a few steps closer and recognized Immortal Gu Yue. She did not dare to disturb him, only to hear him slowly chant,""I can't bear to be separated from the world by the smoke of chaos. I feel the wind blowing away, and the clouds slowly surround the immortal mountain.”
"Immortal, Immortal…" Gu Yue raised her head and looked at the faint starlight."Oh, is it a white-haired little girl? Why are you here so late at night?" Yu Xiaoxue sobbed,"Immortal…Tuoba, Sister Tuoba is dying. Please go and take a look!" Please…save Sister Tuoba!”
"You can go back…I know what I'm doing. I can't make an exception!" Gu Yue shook her head.”
"Immortal!" Yu Xiaoxue cried. Suddenly, he fell to his knees and kowtowed."Immortal, I beg you…I beg you to save Sister Tuoba! I don't want her to die…I don't want her to die…" She was already sobbing.
"Let me ask you…where's your male companion?" Gu Yue asked.”
"I…I don't know!" Yu Xiaoxue shook her head. "Brother Chen…Brother Chen hasn't returned since he left…" After saying that, he kept kowtowing.
"You can get up first…" Gu Yue turned around.
Yu Xiaoxue raised her head and said,"Did the immortal agree to save Sister Tuoba?"……”He still knelt down and refused to get up. "Do you know that your female companion was a peerless beauty before her appearance was ruined?" Gu Yue asked slowly.”
Tears rolled down Yu Xiaoxue's cheeks as she said,"I know…so…so Sister Tuoba must be in more pain than anyone else now that she's disfigured and blind!”
Gu Yue looked at Yu Xiaoxue and said,"With my medical skills, not only can I save her, but I can also restore her appearance and eyes to their original state. But do you know what the consequences are for you?"”
"I, I don't know…" Yu Xiaoxue was stunned.
"Deep down, you actually like that male companion of yours, don't you?"”
Yu Xiaoxue blushed and lowered her head."I…I…didn't…"
"I've lived in this world for thousands of years, and I've seen the world for a long time…" Gu Yue smiled faintly."How could I not see through your little girly thoughts?"”
Yu Xiaoxue did not know how to answer.
"If that lady recovers her light and looks, it'll be of no benefit to you. She'll most likely be the first person to snatch away the person you love!" Gu Yue raised her head and said sternly. Besides, she is destined to die on this island, and this is not your fault…If you save her, you will only be harming your own happiness, do you understand?”
Yu Xiaoxue heard this and hesitated for a moment before saying,"I…I…"
"You'd better think about it carefully," Gu Yue said.”He turned around and walked a few steps away.
Yu Xiaoxue suddenly kowtowed and cried," Immortal, I beg you…I also like Sister Tuoba very much, so I beg you, you must save Sister Tuoba…"
Gu Yue's expression changed slightly. She stopped and turned around, about to speak. Suddenly, a person hurried over from the side of the mountain, holding a walking stick. It was Old Ran. He was carrying a youth in his other hand. He walked to the pavilion and placed the youth on the ground before turning to Gu Yue."Ah, so you have a silly girl here? I also have a little fool here!"
Yu Xiaoxue turned around and exclaimed,"Brother…Brother Chen!" He hurriedly rushed over. Chen Jingchou's eyes were tightly shut, his body was covered in blood, and he was on the verge of death. " Brother Chen…Brother Chen…Wake up, wake up…Don't leave me alone!" she cried.”
Old Ran frowned and said to Gu Yue,"This silly kid…he actually climbed the Eastern Emperor Ridge in the middle of the night and fell off the cliff! Look, there's a huge wound on his arm. How dare he climb the cliff in the middle of the night! -- If this old man hadn't coincidentally met him on the way back, this kid would have lost his life long ago!”When Gu Yue heard this, she lowered her brows and remained silent. The folding fan in her hand was actually trembling back and forth.
Old Man Ran stopped Yu Xiaoxue and turned to Gu Yue. He sighed and said,"Sigh, these little kids are really…just like you when you were young. For the sake of the people you cherish, they would disregard their own lives!”
Yu Xiaoxue knelt down again and cried,"Immortal…I beg you!" Save Brother Chen and Sister Tuoba…I beg you!”
Gu Yue pondered for a moment before saying,"You can get up…" Yu Xiaoxue was still unwilling to get up. Gu Yue waved her folding fan and Yu Xiaoxue felt a gentle force lift her up gently. Gu Yue raised her head and sighed for a long time before saying,"Sigh…the human world is more sentimental than the heavens! I've been defeated by you kids today!……”When Old Ran heard this, he chuckled and said,""Little white-haired girl, hurry up and thank the immortal!”Yu Xiaoxue was surprised and delighted. She quickly wiped her tears and bowed to Gu Yue."Immortal, thank you…thank you…"
"Hmm…then let's return to Ranweng Residence first!" Gu Yue said. Don't worry…since I promised you, I will definitely cure them.”
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