I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

The wind sweeps away the clouds, and the moon shines like a wash.

There was a beep, beep, beep, beep, beep from the fire, and Yu Lianzhou noticed that Pei Xiang was a little distracted, so she just thought she was sleepy, late at night.

"Nvxia Hu, you should rest first, I will guard here."

Pei Xiang hummed lightly, and studied Yu Lianzhou's expression by the light of the fire, but he couldn't see why.

——Probably because the night in this mountain is too quiet, and the flames are too hot and warm, which makes people become sensitive and thoughtful.

She temporarily suppressed the doubts in her heart, found a leeward corner and lay down, wrapped in a warm clothes.

Before falling asleep, Pei Xiang thought in a daze that the clothes still belonged to Yu Lianzhou.

The next morning, Pei Xiang squatted by the water to wash.A good night's sleep allowed her to put aside a certain guess that suddenly popped up in her heart last night, and concentrate on thinking about the destination of this trip.

At noon, Yu Lianzhou returned empty-handed again. After discussing with Pei Xiang, he didn't search for higher places. Instead, he walked to the steep cliff to the north of the pool and stopped to look down.

"Nvxia Hu, the sea of ​​clouds has dispersed."

Pei Xiang walked quickly to Yu Lianzhou's side, and looked at the scenery outside the cliff together with him.She took a closer look and reconfirmed that the landform here coincided with the information given on the animal skin map, and the secret cave should be here.

——Valley... Down... Down is the abyss, where there is a little trace of the valley...

——However, in the past few decades, there will definitely not be such great changes as the vicissitudes of life, so there must be something I have overlooked.

--down?cliff?Martial arts world?

Pei Xiang had a flash of inspiration, she stomped her feet lightly, looked around for a moment, and then tugged at Yu Lianzhou's sleeve.

"how?"

"Yu Erxia, do me a favor."

"Nvxia Hu, please tell me."

Pei Xiang pointed to a raised rock at the northwest turn and said:

"Yu Erxia, can you take me up there?"

Yu Lianzhou checked the distance and height with her eyes, and nodded firmly: "Yes."

After saying this, he wrapped his arms around Pei Xiang's waist, and carried her towards the diagonally upwards, and the two of them soon stood still on the raised rock that Pei Xiang pointed out.

"Yu Erxia, look over there, where we were just standing... Is there one, no, two big trees growing on the inside of that cliff?"

When Yu Lianzhou heard the words, his eyes sparkled, and he quickly discerned the growth of the big tree.

"There are indeed trees growing on the inner side of the cliff. The canopy of the two branched trees is very lush, and the branches are stretched. It's a bit strange... the grass and trees struggling to survive on the cliff should not be like this. These two big trees are like... It generally grows on fertile plains."

"The trees are luxuriant, and they are not afraid of the mountain wind, so there must be something unusual about the place where they grow. It is recorded in the handbook of Yu Erxia, the senior of the Tang Sect, that he first rescued a monkey who did not know where it came from, and then got a monkey. The ghost-faced tung flower. But the strange thing is, the two of us have stayed near this pool for two or three days, and you have searched the surrounding plants and trees, have you ever found any traces of monkeys?"

"No," Yu Lianzhou shook her head, and then said with some hesitation, "I have considered such a problem before, but many years have passed, and the monkey group may have left here for various reasons."

Pei Xiang smiled and said: "It is indeed possible. But you and I have no idea about finding the medicine at this time, so why not just guess, um, the group that the injured monkey belongs to has never left this area, and has been here all the time. So, where are they hiding?"

Yu Lianzhou pondered for a while, then combined with the two unusual twig trees, her eyes suddenly widened.

"Woman Hu, the branches of the trees are stretched and flourishing, and they are not afraid of the mountain wind between the cliffs. Their root systems must be thick and well developed. Obviously, if the cliffs are just ordinary stone cliffs, the vegetation growing in the gaps will not be so abnormally luxuriant."

Pei Xiang continued: "Yes, since there are no such big trees growing on ordinary cliffs, it means that there are secrets hidden under the cliffs. And assuming that the monkeys have not migrated away from here, and we have not been able to find them. Traces, can you boldly imagine that there is another world under our feet?"

"In the midst of this mountain?" A look of disbelief flashed across Yu Lianzhou's eyes.

Pei Xiang nodded with a complicated expression.

Although she also felt that it was a little unreasonable, but when she thought of the world she lived in, there were still unreasonable martial arts, so she didn't need to make a fuss about some things.

——Furthermore, how can one ignore the golden rule of the martial arts world that there must be adventures under the cliff?

Pei Xiang bent down to pick up a stone, and signaled Yu Lianzhou to throw it with all his strength in the direction of Lian Lishu.

Yu Lianzhou used the Wudang Jiuyang Kungfu, with her forearm forward and her wrist slightly tilted, attaching the pure internal force to the stone, and then used a Wudang boxing move "Meteor Rain" to throw it straight out.

But in the blink of an eye, the palm-sized stone rushed straight into the mountain, like a bolt of lightning flying towards the most lush part of the tree canopy.

"Whoosh-"

The stone was submerged between the thick green branches, and the thunder continued unabated. Both Pei Xiang and Yu Lianzhou listened attentively...

After a while, Pei Xiang blinked:

"There was no sound of impact, no stone debris flying after the impact, and no rebound and landing. Yu Erxia, which do you think is more likely? Are the stones falling silently in the canopy of the tree? Or is there a deep hole hidden behind it?" caves that let your thrown stones fly forward unimpeded."

After a moment of silence, Yu Lianzhou said softly:

"Yu is still a little sure about the strength of his inner strength, and the stone will not fall halfway."

"In this case, we can almost conclude," Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows. "These two big trees with luxuriant branches cover a hole. As for the size of the hole...we're not sure yet."

Yu Lianzhou pondered for a while, then bent down and picked up six fist-sized stones, and threw them one by one towards the distant branching trees.

In order to test the size of the hole, the landing point of each stone is different.The first four stones sank into the canopy without a sound, while the last two made a loud impact sound, and at the same time, they flew and cracked large and small stone debris.

"The edge on the left is determined, and then throw it to the upper right."

Although Pei Xiang couldn't mobilize her inner strength, she still had eyesight. While she was capturing the trajectory of each stone, she helped Yu Lianzhou record the order and distance of the flying stones.

However, just when the two were about to continue the test, the sea of ​​clouds that had just dispersed gathered again.Not long after, the outside of the cliff was like a fairyland, surrounded by clouds and mist, which not only blocked the sight of Pei Xiang and Yu Lianzhou, but also covered the two lush and verdant trees.

"It seems that we have to wait for the sea of ​​clouds to disperse again before we can continue to measure the size of the hole." Pei Xiang was a little helpless.

Yu Lianzhou knew that it was useless to be impatient, so she hugged Pei Xiang again and flew her back to the pool.

"I'm going to get some food, wait for me for a while."

"Wait, I'll go with you, I need to pick something, please identify it for me."

Yu Lianzhou nodded slightly, knowing that this was Pei Xiang's excuse, and she was actually fulfilling her previous promise—to find an opportunity to teach him to identify which plants can be used as medicine to detoxify, and which fruits can satisfy his hunger.

After that day, it took Pei Xiang and Yu Lianzhou another three days to finally confirm the size of the entrance of the hidden cave. At the same time, the two were also making various preparations for the next expedition.

"Let Yu go down and have a look first."

Yu Lianzhou tied a rope made of vines around her waist, and said firmly:

"If there is no danger below, I will shake the rope seven times in a row, and then you will climb down along the vine. The limit is one stick of incense. If Yu has not sent back the signal, please also ask Miss Hu to pull the rope on it. rope."

Pei Xiang nodded, and did not argue with Yu Lianzhou about who should take the lead.Because in her current state, it is not wise to go down the cliff first, and she will not act recklessly at such a critical moment.

"Don't worry, Yu Erxia, I will guard this vine firmly, and please be careful in everything, and don't take risks lightly. Whether it's rare herbs or secret caves, your life is not as important as yours."

Yu Lianzhou smiled slightly, the sternness in her eyes had long since disappeared.

After that, he didn't waste any more time, and when the clouds and mist cleared and the mountain wind was weak, he jumped down the cliff with one hand, dragging the vines on his body.

When Yu Lianzhou could no longer be seen, Pei Xiang began to guard the vine ropes on the ground, not only to prevent wild beasts, insects and snakes from making trouble, but also to prevent the self-made rope from being weak and in danger of breaking.

Fortunately, none of the dangerous and unexpected situations that the two of them had imagined in advance happened.

The rope moved slightly from side to side as Yu Lianzhou slid down, and gradually became tight from more than slack, but it was firm from beginning to end.

Pei Xiang stood on the open space silently counting the time while waiting for Yu Lianzhou to pass the signal.

However, as time passed, Yu Lianzhou never shook the rope.

Pei Xiang slowly frowned. She ran to the edge of the cliff to look down, but was blocked by a raised rock wall.

The time for a stick of incense is coming soon, Pei Xiang's heart sank slightly, and he began to organize the weapons and first-aid pills at hand.

At this time, the vines that had just been taut and motionless suddenly trembled, and as agreed before, trembled seven times without haste, and then stood still.

Seeing this, Pei Xiang felt relieved.She let out a slight breath, and immediately responded to Yu Lianzhou with the agreed secret signal.

After that, Pei Xiang also jumped down the cliff along the rope. She held a dagger in one hand and grabbed the vines in the other, and moved down following the traces left by Yu Lianzhou.

As soon as he walked around a protruding brown rock, Pei Xiang saw Yu Lianzhou standing on the top of the two Lianli trees, looking up at her intently.This person seemed to be afraid that Pei Xiang would encounter an unexpected situation, his whole body was tense, ready to go, ready to fly up to catch the person above him at any time.

Pei Xiang looked down at the abyss below him, then put aside all distracting thoughts in his mind, and concentrated on and cautiously searched for the next foothold.

Ten feet away from the canopy, Yu Lianzhou couldn't hold back the worry in his heart anymore, and didn't want to continue to watch that slender figure appear dangerous in mid-air, he tapped his feet lightly, and his whole body was like an arrow leaving the string , Fly up.

He stretched his arms, hugged Pei Xiang directly in front of him, and then protected her from moving and spinning without saying a word, wandering and falling several times, and finally landed on the branch of the Lianli tree.

"I should go up and pick you up." Yu Lianzhou's voice was hoarse.

Pei Xiang leaned on Yu Lianzhou to look at the situation around Lian Lishu, and said indifferently:

"The time for the sea of ​​clouds to disperse is very short each time. If you are tossing back and forth, we definitely don't have enough time. And, don't underestimate me, this level of danger is nothing. I used to collect herbs From time to time, I have taken risks on the cliffs, and I have developed courage and experience."

Yu Lianzhou's face straightened: "But you didn't suffer any internal injuries at that time."

Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows proudly:

"I didn't have so much internal energy at the beginning. When I followed Master to the mountains to collect medicine, I was still a young disciple, and my internal energy was so thin that it could be ignored. At that time, I used my nimble and agile skills to roam the mountains. "

This pride did not infect Yu Lianzhou, but he couldn't say much, so he had to keep silent.

Pei Xiang asked curiously: "Have you gone into the cave? What's it like inside?"

Yu Lianzhou said: "Just checked roughly, the cave is very spacious, but it is definitely not completely formed naturally, and there are traces of man-made repairs and chisels inside. Hu Xia, Yu thought that this place might have something to do with your seniors." relation."

"Sure enough," Pei Xiang's eyes lit up, and his tone was excited, "From this point of view, our previous analysis still makes some sense."

Yu Lianzhou nodded slightly, thinking that if it was only related to picking herbs, he would not let the other party take this risk no matter what.It was because he guessed that this might be related to Pei Xiang's master's inheritance that he didn't raise any objections.

The two of them entered the cave behind the Lianli tree while they were talking.

"The soil here..."

Pei Xiang knelt down and touched the ground, then carefully distinguished the soil near the roots of the tree trunk, and said clearly:

"Yu Erxia, the Lianli tree outside the cave should not grow wild. There are some medicinal herbs buried in the soil here, which can promote the growth of plants."

Yu Lianzhou was surprised: "After so many years, you can still tell the difference?"

Pei Xiang sniffed the soil on the ground, his eyes revealed admiration:

"This unknown senior is very powerful! The tree-growing prescription he prepared is very effective, and he has increased the efficacy of the medicine with the help of the special environment of the cave. Hey, even after ten or so years, this piece of soil can still be used by people outside. Trees provide a constant supply of nutrients."

"Since it's so powerful, Nvxia Hu might as well pack some soil and carry it with you, so that you can think about it after you go out. I believe that Nvxia Hu will definitely gain something with her intelligence."

"Alright." Pei Xiang frowned.

Hearing Pei Xiang say yes, Yu Lianzhou squatted down and wrapped a bag of black soil with the cloth handkerchief that he carried with him.

Pei Xiang looked at Yu Lianzhou's action of carefully preserving the soil, and suddenly said:

"Yu Erxia, although we met this time, although it was only a few days, it is not an exaggeration to say that we have entrusted each other with life and death and trust. If you call me 'Hu Nvxia' again, it will always seem a bit awkward. Rusty."

Yu Lianzhou froze for a moment, then felt soft in her heart:

"Miss Hu is right, there is really no need to be so polite and unfamiliar between you and me."

Pei Xiang smiled: "Then I'll call you Brother Yu too."

Yu Lianzhou suppressed the inexplicable joy in her heart, and responded lightly.

Pei Xiang looked at Yu Lianzhou's slightly raised mouth, knowing that he did not object to his closeness, so he clapped his hands happily and said:

"I took advantage of it. It is said that the Seven Heroes of Wudang are united in spirit and brotherly love. Today I recognize a second brother Yu, which is actually equivalent to seven more brothers. Walking in the rivers and lakes in the future will definitely attract many people. Envious."

Yu Lianzhou: "..."

For some reason, although Yu Lianzhou felt that this was quite right, she suddenly seemed not as happy as she was at first.

Pei Xiang didn't seem to notice Yu Lianzhou's subtle emotional change, and she looked around again.It was found that there were indeed traces of man-made excavation in the cave, coupled with the dispensing in the soil, this place everywhere shows that people have stayed here.

"Second Brother Yu, let's move on and see what's inside."

"Okay, I'll go ahead of Miss Hu."

The two left the cave entrance one after the other and walked deep into the cave.After walking a winding slope, both Pei Xiang and Yu Lianzhou smelled the faint fragrance of flowers, and the light in the cave became brighter and brighter.

"The front seems to be an exit. I feel the wind and the fragrance of flowers."

"I smelled it too, it might be..."

Yu Lianzhou was talking when suddenly his vision blurred and he staggered.Immediately afterwards, he realized that he was alone, and Pei Xiang, who had been following him just now, was gone.

At the same time, Pei Xiang watched helplessly as Yu Lianzhou suddenly took a step to the right, and then disappeared before her eyes.

"Huh? This is the Qimen Dunjia technique!"

Pei Xiang immediately stopped and began to observe the surrounding environment.

After a while, she breathed a sigh of relief, and took the first step cautiously...

After half a stick of incense, Pei Xiang found Yu Lianzhou who was frowning and thinking.The man was standing against the wall with a sword in his hand, and he didn't wander around. Obviously, he also realized that the environment around him was not normal, and it was better to be still than to move.

"Second Brother Yu!"

"Miss Hu, go slowly, watch your step! I took a wrong step before, and there is a sharp arrow flying from the opposite side."

"Thank you, Brother Yu, for your reminder. I'm fine. Don't worry."

Yu Lianzhou watched Pei Xiang turn around and took three steps away from him, but in the blink of an eye, she appeared opposite him.Then, Pei Xiang took half a step back, moved two steps to the left, and somehow appeared beside Yu Lianzhou.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Lianzhou felt her left hand being held by a soft little hand.

"Second Brother Yu, follow me next time, don't leave me more than one step away."

"Okay, Miss Hu, don't worry."

"Miss Hu knows the art of Qimen Dunjia?"

"It's just superficial knowledge. The formation we've encountered now is only the most basic. I have seen similar formation records in the classics of the master's school, so I can barely deal with it. If it is more complicated, I will just I can take you back the way you came."

"Your faction's inheritance is really inscrutable."

"It's a pity that it has fallen now, and many classics have been lost."

"Yu hopes that Ms. Hu can get her wish this time."

"I hope, Second Brother Yu, follow me closely."

So, the two held hands and walked for about a quarter of an hour.During this period, Pei Xiang suddenly changed direction several times. Sometimes, there was a wall in front of her, and she wanted to step over it. Yu Lianzhou followed her and bumped into the wall without hesitation.

Finally, after Pei Xiang pulled Yu Lianzhou to step on the first step of the stone ladder, his eyes suddenly opened up.

A valley with singing birds and fragrant flowers appeared in front of the two of them.

Standing at the entrance of the cave, Pei Xiang and Yu Lianzhou looked at the monkeys jumping up and down in the valley and an exquisite bamboo building, thinking in unison that this must be a paradise.