Siheyuan: I'm not happy, don't even think about having a good life

Seeing Ning Caichen's look, Hong Guan laughed. This kid has a kind personality, but he is not stupid. He also knows that if he doesn't follow him, something bad will happen.

The four of them set out together. Along the way, Xiaoqing teased Ning Caichen from time to time, and the atmosphere was still very cheerful.

After walking for half an hour, the four arrived at the foot of the mountain. The sky had already darkened, and the mountain looked pitch black. The trees were all dead and gray-black in color.

Ning Caichen peered from behind Hong Guan and asked, "Brother Hong, is there really a demon on this mountain?"

Xiao Qing laughed and whispered in Ning Caichen's ear, "Brother, there are not only demons on this mountain, but also ghosts, the kind that eat people. Are you afraid?"

Ning Caichen dodged to the side and blushed, "Xiaoqing, stop teasing me. I am scared, but you should protect me, right?"

Xiao Qing wanted to tease him, but Hong Guan raised his hand and said, "Brother Ning, don't worry. There are experts in Lanruo Temple on the mountain. As long as you don't commit suicide, there will be no problem."

After hearing what Hong Guan said, Ning Caichen relaxed and followed the three people up the mountain.

As soon as I arrived at the gate of Lanruo Temple, I saw Yan Chixia and Xiahou fighting with swords. The sword energy was so strong that anything that was swept by, even stones, was split in half.

Unlike in the movies, the sword skills of the two were not at all entertaining. They used powerful and vigorous moves, each one going straight to the vital points, which made Ning Caichen sweat profusely.

Bai Suzhen couldn't help but ask, "Brother Guan, the swordsmanship of these two people should be what you call the best in the world, right?"

Hong Guan nodded casually, "You are right, he is indeed the best in the world. But Yan Chixia has practiced Taoism, and his five senses are far superior to ordinary people. He has not used his true ability yet."

While they were talking, the two of them exchanged moves. Their swords collided, their clothes rustled, and they kept retreating.

But Yan Chixia obviously reacted first. He exerted force with his feet, leaving a deep footprint on the ground, then flew up and held out his sword. Xiahou fought hastily, but after three moves, his sword was knocked away, and the tip of Yan Chixia's sword was against his throat.

"Brother Xiahou, I'm grateful for your concession, but I have already retired from the martial arts world. You will be the best swordsman in the world in the future. Please don't challenge me to a duel."

Hong Guan laughed secretly in his heart, why don't you just quit the martial arts world? It would be fine if you lose a move or two. You picked up someone's sword and asked him not to come. You are just making trouble!

Xiahou showed an indignant look on his face. "Yan Chixia, I lost this time. But if you want me to not challenge you to a duel, it's wishful thinking unless I beat you!" After saying that, he picked up his sword and was about to leave.

Hong Guan spoke at the right time, "Brother Xiahou, I didn't expect that we would meet so soon. You guys just had a big fight and must be hungry. I have some good wine and food here. Why don't you have a meal before leaving?"

Xiahou touched his belly and said, "Okay, in that case, thank you very much, Taoist priest."

The four of them walked into Lanruo Temple and came to the main hall. There were many Buddha statues here, but the gold paint had peeled off and they were in a dilapidated state.

The two green and white snakes waved their sleeves and cleared a space. Hong Guan took out tables, chairs and benches, and also waved his hands, and more than 20 dishes appeared on the table.

Everyone sat down, and Hong Guan took out the tonic wine. Except for Ning Caichen who said a few polite words, everyone else sat down and started eating.

Xiahou and Yan Chixia took a sip of the tonic wine and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Good wine!"

Hong Guan laughed and said, "Drink more good wine, but don't drink too much."

Yan Chixia drank another cup and couldn't help but ask, "I saw that you just used the technique of turning a mustard seed into Sumeru. You must be a cultivator. Why did you come to Lanruo Temple?"

Xiao Qing moved her lips and spoke for Hong Guan, "Of course it's to subdue demons. Brother Guan said there's a ghost king here, so we can kill him and gain some merit."

Yan Chixia's expression changed. "This is the junction of Yin and Yang. Originally, there was a senior monk who led the monks to suppress it, but I didn't expect that this place is connected to the territory of the Black Mountain Old Demon.

During the Yulan Festival, the incarnation of the Black Mountain Old Demon came, bringing with him a ghost locust tree that grew in the underworld. It also had thousands of years of cultivation and destroyed the Lanruo Temple, which is how the place became like this.

The tree demon has taken root here. If it was just her, we could still deal with her, but with her master, Black Mountain, she is not something that ordinary people can handle."

Hong Guan laughed and said, "No wonder you, Yan Chixia, have been guarding here all this time, but you didn't hide from the tree demon's ruthless attack. It turns out that you are afraid of the Black Mountain Demon?"

"Yes! I am no match for the Black Mountain Demon."

Hong Guan drank the wine in his cup. "If it was in the underworld, I might still be afraid of the Black Mountain Old Demon. After all, he can even occupy the City of the Dead. But in the human world, he can only come with his clones. I am not afraid of him."

"Forgive my ignorance, but do you have any special abilities?"

Xiaoqing sneered, "You are indeed a little short-sighted. My sister is a disciple of Lishan Laomu, and has practiced for 1,700 years. I, Xiaoqing, have practiced for a thousand years. Brother Guan is only stronger than us. Do you think we are afraid of Black Mountain?"

Yan Chixia bowed and said, "So it's the master who's here. I'm so sorry for my disrespect!"

Hong Guan smiled and continued eating without further explanation.

Xiahou was a little red from drinking and asked, "Master, why can't I beat Yan Chixia?"

"Haha, Xiahou, you asked the right person. The reason is very simple. Yan Chixia has practiced Taoism. His five senses are far superior to those of ordinary people, and his body is also stronger.

Although your swordsmanship is powerful, you are still a mortal. How can you possibly defeat him?"

Xiahou grabbed a chicken wing, chewed it until the bones were broken, and looked at Yan Chixia fiercely, "I knew you were cheating and had no moral principles!"

Yan Chixia looked embarrassed and did not make any further excuses because Hong Guan was telling the truth.

After eating and drinking their fill, the blue and white snakes completed their clean plate operation, but Xiahou still insisted on going down the mountain and could not be stopped.

"Brother Xiahou, since you insist on going down the mountain, I have a piece of advice for you. Be careful with women, otherwise you may be in danger of death."

Xiahou was a little drunk at this time, and nodded nonchalantly, "Thank you, Taoist priest. As long as I have a sword in my hand, I am not afraid of any evil spirits!"

Hong Guan nodded indifferently. Since Xiahou had brought his own death upon himself, he could only respect his fate.

An incense stick later, Xiahou came to the foot of the mountain and washed his face by the stream. Suddenly he heard the sound of water being stirred. He looked up and couldn't take his eyes off it. A woman in white was bathing in the stream.

Unconsciously, Xiahou walked into the stream. "Girl, why are you here alone? It's so dangerous!"

The woman in white looked back and saw Nie Xiaoqian, who looked 70% similar to Bai Suzhen.

She pretended to be scared, which made people feel pity for me. "Hero, I'm lost. I'm so scared. I can't find my way home. Can you protect me?"

This excuse was so lame, but Xiahou was already so confused that he couldn't tell the difference. He walked over and took Nie Xiaoqian into his arms. "Don't be afraid. The water is cold. Let's go ashore first. I will protect you!"

Nie Xiaoqian automatically leaned on Xia Hou's chest and said, "My hero, you must keep your word and protect me!"

The two men got ashore, and somehow, Xiahou took the initiative. Just as they were getting intimate, a tongue, like a big snake, swam over quickly and wrapped around Xiahou's neck.

When he wanted to take the sword, he found that Nie Xiaoqian had already hidden aside with his sword. Xiahou remembered Hong Guan's reminder to him and felt regretful. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

A scarlet tongue was inserted into his mouth, and soon Xiahou's body was sucked dry. He was thrown where he was with his eyes open.

In Lanruo Temple, Hong Guan took out a small stove and let Ning Caichen read by the firelight. The three of them gathered with Yan Chixia to discuss how to deal with the tree monster.

"Hong Guan, what do you think? Now the entire mountain is covered with the roots of the tree demon. If you want to kill her completely, you have to remove all the roots, which is not easy to do."

Hong Guan pondered for a moment and said, "I have a kind of kerosene that will not go out when it comes into contact with water. When daybreak comes, you can sprinkle it on the mountain and ignite it, setting the entire surface of the mountain on fire.

Then the three of us will control the water and pour it into the entire mountain, wrapping up all the roots and pulling them out. What do you think?"

Yan Chixia nodded and said, "You can try. If it doesn't work, we can think of other ways!"

"Okay, then we'll rest for a night and start tomorrow morning!"

Two hours later, everyone had rested, but Ning Caichen was still reading. In ancient times, scholars were definitely among the top people who could stay up late the most.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew, the gate of the temple opened, and Nie Xiaoqian, who had just finished a job, floated in and was about to approach Ning Caichen.

Hong Guan suddenly appeared behind her and patted her shoulder, almost scaring her to scream.

"Xiao Bai, why don't you take a rest? The exam is coming up soon. Don't disturb Brother Ning from studying."

Nie Xiaoqian turned around with an embarrassed expression. When she saw Hong Guan, she felt like she was facing a wild beast and immediately wanted to retreat.

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep, so I went out for a walk. I saw Master Ning reading, so I came over to take a look."

Hong Guan laughed in his heart, but still did not expose it. "I see, don't bother Brother Ning anymore, go back and have a rest. We still have to kill the tree demon grandma tomorrow!"

"Okay, I'll go back and rest now."

After that, he walked towards the back hall. Hong Guan's voice came again, "I knew you were not a good person. Xiaobai was not in the back hall at all."

Hearing Hong Guan's words, Nie Xiaoqian knew she was exposed and flew to run. The Thunder Sword appeared and stabbed at Nie Xiaoqian's back. When it was about to stab, a tongue appeared and wrapped around the Thunder Sword.

Hong Guan laughed, "How dare you take my weapon so easily? Thunder!" The magic thunder exploded from the Tianlei Sword, instantly blowing off the tongue, causing the tree demon who was hiding somewhere to scream.

Bai Suzhen appeared at the door of the temple and swung her magical sword. Nie Xiaoqian screamed, her body was shattered and disappeared.

Hong Guan watched but did not stop her. Don't say that Nie Xiaoqian had her own difficulties, but the karma in her body could not be faked. If she hurt others, she hurt others.

Besides, her urn was in the hands of the tree demon. Her ghost body was broken up, but her soul was not destroyed. At most, she was seriously injured. Those who were deceived by her actually lost their souls.