After he chanted the incantation, the Vermilion Bird feather suddenly glowed with a bright red light. It turned into scattered light that gathered behind Han Xu. After the Vermilion Bird feathers completely dispersed, Han Xu felt a heat on his back. Two red lights whistled and spread out from his left and right, forming a pair of crystal clear ruby-like wings. The feathers on the wings fluttered in the wind, and they were as natural as Han Xu's body. Han Xu controlled his thoughts to make his wings flap gently. Instantly, his entire body left the ground and flew up with the wind. Han Xu was overjoyed. He was flying alone. No, it felt like he had transformed into a bird. He didn't feel uncomfortable controlling it at all. Instead, he became one with the freedom of the sky, and his mind was open.
After Han Xu's excitement subsided, he quickly composed himself and confirmed his position. Seeing his transformation, the Golden Swift was also extremely excited. It flapped its small wings and rushed to Han Xu's side, soaring with him.
Han Xu stood in the air, his gaze quickly sweeping across the surroundings, taking in everything beneath his feet. Han Xu took a look and was enlightened. The little sparrow jumping in the forest had already made him realize that this was Sparrow Sunshine Mountain, which was not far from Dragon City. Right now, he was standing on the lawn in front of the forest road.
"The flow of time at the peak of the Snow Region is different from the flow of time here. I don't know how much time has passed. I'm not in a hurry to go to the Shu Dao Sacred Mountain. I'll go to the Nangong Mansion to ask about the Nangong Twins.”Han Xu muttered to himself.
After making up his mind, a red light flashed past. Han Xu flew straight into Dragon City, and the Golden Silk Rain followed closely behind. It didn't take long for Han Xu to land on the Immortal Advent Platform to the west of Dragon City. He retracted his wings and the red light turned into a feather that flew back into Han Xu's hand.
Although the people of Dragon City were used to seeing people who could fly, Han Xu's wings seemed to grow on his body today, making the passers-by dumbfounded. Han Xu didn't care much about it, and he brought the Golden Swift along with him to the Nangong Residence according to the route he remembered.
Before Han Xu could walk into the Nangong Manor, he saw white lanterns hanging outside the Nangong Manor from afar. Two rows of servants in mourning stood at the door. Fu, who was leading the way, was crying loudly. From time to time, two or three people would walk into the Nangong Manor. Their faces were filled with grief. Coupled with the word "libation" on the white lantern, Han Xu felt a great sorrow in his heart and an ominous premonition arose.
Han Xu mustered up his courage and walked to the front door of Nangong Manor. He asked Fu, whose eyes were brimming with tears,""Fu, what happened in the residence?”
" Young Master, Young Master... They have all passed away..." Ah Fu said with a sob.
When Han Xu heard this, he almost fell to the ground. Although he had already prepared for the worst before asking, after hearing it for sure, he still could not accept it for a moment.
"I, I want to go in and pay my respects to Brother Nangong…"
Han Xu brought the Golden Swift along as he slowly moved around the outer residence. Every step he took was painful because he didn't want to face the news of their deaths so soon. However, reality was often the opposite of what he imagined. Soon, he arrived at the inner hall.
A huge " memorial " character was placed in the center of the inner hall. Nangong Qian and Nangong Kun's memorial tablets were clearly placed on the table. Nangong Rui and Liu Ruyan sat on both sides of the table. Their faces were pale and their expressions were dull. They had aged a lot. Nangong Ziyin and the people who came to pay their respects were extremely sorrowful. Their cries pierced Han Xu's fragile heart like blades. The entire room was filled with silence and loneliness. The laughter in the past had disappeared, leaving only endless sorrow and grief. There were many people who came to pay their respects on both sides of the Inner Hall. Han Xu recognized Honored Warrior Renwu in the crowd at a glance. Although he looked like he had recovered from his injuries, his face was full of sorrow. Huangfu Huang, who was beside him, also bowed his head in silent tribute. General Tang and Tang Wan 'er were also present. Tang Wan' er was dressed the same as Nangong Ziyin. She squatted beside Nangong Ziyin, occasionally throwing the Yellow Hell Paper into the brazier, and occasionally daydreaming. She was like a walking corpse. Her tears had already dried up, and she had probably cried her heart out.
Han Xu lit three incense sticks, piously prayed, and then inserted them into the incense burner that he had no idea where to start. He originally wanted to go and have a heart-to-heart talk with Nangong Rui and Liu Ruyan, but he felt a sense of guilt. If his mother's brocade bag could also bring them away, perhaps the current Nangong Manor would not be in such a desolate scene.
Just as Han Xu was feeling guilty, a figure in the crowd broke into his line of sight. "It's Brother Stone. Why is he here?”Han Xu could not help but wonder. Han Xu slowly walked closer to take a look. It was indeed Huang Shi. Like the people around him, he had a sorrowful expression as he silently bowed to the memorial tablets of the Nangong Twins.
"Brother Stone?" Han Xu asked softly.
That person really turned around and looked at Han Xu with a strange gaze.
"And you are?" Huang Shi asked, baffled.
"I'm Xiao Xu. Why? Don't you remember me?”Han Xu was shocked, wondering if he had recognized the wrong person. However, he had clearly turned around to reply to him, so there should be no mistake.
"Little Xu? How is that possible? We've only been apart for a year. Even if you've grown up, it's impossible for you to have changed to the point where I can't recognize you.”Huang Shi's tone clearly did not believe Han Xu's words.
Only then did Han Xu realize that he had unknowingly spent three years on the peak of the Snow Region. Time was different from the outside world, so his appearance had naturally changed, which was why Huang Shi did not recognize him. Left with no choice, Han Xu pulled Huang Shi aside and told him about his encounter. He even used the jade pendant on his neck as evidence to convince Huang Shi.
"Heavens, how did you encounter such a bizarre thing? But at least the heavens have opened their eyes and allowed you to come back.”Huang Shi said excitedly.
"By the way, why are you here? Where's mother? Why isn't he with you?"
"Sigh, you might not know this, but I came to Dragon City to look for you this time because Mother felt that something bad would happen to you, so she came with me to find you. However, before we left the Bell House, we encountered a sneak attack from the Green Shadow Gorge. Mother was afraid that I would encounter danger, so she sent me out and asked me to come to Dragon City first. She would arrive soon after. However, I have already arrived for two days, and Mother still hasn't appeared. I've been staying in Lord Nangong's residence for the past two days. Lord Nangong and mother are old friends, and he said that he had seen you before. Naturally, I waited here for your news, but what I waited for was indeed the news of the death of the Nangong family's young master.”
"What is it? [You were attacked by the Blue Shadow Gorge. Mother hasn't heard from you for so long. Doesn't that mean that you're in danger now…No, we can't wait like this anymore. We have to go to the Blue Shadow Gorge to save Mother!]”Han Xu suggested.
"Not bad! But do you know where the Green Shadow Gorge is?”
" This…" Han Xu's face was filled with worry. Although he had heard his mother mention the Green Shadow Gorge, it was very rare, let alone the exact location. Now, finding his mother was like finding a needle in a haystack. "Right, just because we don't know doesn't mean that no one else does.”Han Xu had a flash of inspiration as he cast his gaze on the white-haired Honorable Ren Wu.
After the two of them made up their minds, they walked towards the Honorable Renwu.
"Venerable!" Han Xu called out to the old man who was sitting in a daze.
Honored Warrior Benevolence looked at Han Xu weakly and asked in a low voice,""And you are?"
"Venerable One, don't you remember me? I'm the Little Xu you taught!"
"Little Xu? "Why are you…Could it be…" Honored Warrior Renwu looked at the jade pendant on Han Xu's neck and immediately understood.
"Too many things have happened, I don't have time to explain to you in detail. My mother is in danger now, I want to go to the Blue Shadow Gorge to save her. I'll apologize to the Venerable One when Xiaoxu returns!”Han Xu's words were to the point and his tone was firm.
"The tail of the Azure Dragon and the heart of the Vermillion Bird were born in the stream and roamed the Great Void!”Honored Warrior Benevolent Martial didn't ask any more questions. After saying these four gatha, he closed his tired eyes and fell into endless contemplation.
"Thank you for your help, Venerable One!"
After Han Xu thanked them, he left the Nangong Residence with Huang Shi and the Golden Swift. Before he left, he even bowed deeply to the Nangong Twins 'coffins, expressing his gratitude.
After Han Xu and the others left, the Honorable Renwu slowly opened his eyes and looked at the door of the inner hall." Is this fate? Sad, sad…"
Han Xu and Huang Shi walked out of Nangong Manor with grief for the Nangong Twins. Although Han Xu was heartbroken, he couldn't be sad now. His mother's fate was still uncertain. He couldn't let this scene repeat itself. The most important thing now was to rescue his mother at the Green Shadow Gorge.
"Little Xu, where should we go to find the Blue Shadow Gorge?”Huang Shi asked blankly.
"I'm not too sure either. The secret hymn that Venerable One told us must have some other profound meaning. I think that as long as we solve this secret hymn, we'll be able to find the Blue Shadow Gorge.”
"The tail of the Azure Dragon and the heart of the Vermillion Bird were born in the stream and roam the Great Void proudly.”Huang Shi recited the gatha that Honorable Benevolent Martial had told him and shook his head helplessly. "I don't understand what this means at all.”
Han Xu's mind raced. He, who was already familiar with the 28 Lunar Mansions, naturally thought of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon and the Vermilion Bird. He clicked his tongue and said," Azure Dragon is in the east, Vermilion Bird is in the south, and one tail is in the middle. These are two completely different locations. Where exactly is this place…"
Just as the two of them were at their wits 'end, the Swift landed on Han Xu's shoulder with two crisp cries and rubbed its obedient little head against Han Xu's face. However, Han Xu was so anxious that he had no time to care about the Swift. Seeing that its master was ignoring it, the Golden Swift shrieked anxiously, but it still had no effect. The Golden Swift simply flew to Han Xu's arm and used its beak to hold his sleeve as it flew forward. The Golden Swift was a spirit beast that Uncle Huang had raised for many years, so it was naturally quite strong. Han Xu was unable to resist and was pulled forward.
"What is this little golden sparrow that looks so much like a little Bailing doing?”Huang Shi asked in confusion.
"I don't know either. It's usually obedient, but it's acting so strangely today. Could it be that it knows the place we're looking for and is taking us there?”Han Xu speculated.
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