Take a Sigh

In the twelfth lunar month of winter, dripping water turns into ice, and the black cloud leopard pulling the cart is panting heavily, with white mist around its mouth and nose.

The body of the cloud car is gilded with black iron, and the beams are made of ebony. It draws an accelerated and frivolous formation. On the basis of reducing the weight of the body without affecting the defense, it will also speed up the speed of the black clouded leopard without delaying the journey.

The black clouded leopard walks in the mountains without a trace on the snow. They are completely black, like phantoms in the snow.

On the cloud car, Jiaojiao lay on the side and made Ling Shuangxue's pillow. The fur on her body was warm and comfortable, and Ling Shuangxue would not feel the slightest discomfort.

This was the second day that Ling Shuangxue took her disciples down the mountain, and they had already left the territory of Huanyue Xianzong.Originally, Shen Zhuo wanted to go directly to Shen's house, but Ling Shuangxue held him back.

Ling Shuangxue knew that he was homesick, and wanted to rush back to see his parents without stopping, but he hadn't returned for ten years, things changed, and the pattern of the mainland also changed a lot.Compared with the enemy's various calculations and foresight, he is more like the monk Zhang Er who is confused.

So there was the present scene. The master and the apprentice bought the cloud car and returned by land. They learned about the structure of the mainland and the division of forces. They also saw the attitudes of the various forces after the Shen family lost power.

Wuyun leopard is smart and docile, and does not need to be left alone to take care of it.Both Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue were sitting in the cloud car. After being honest with each other, Shen Zhuo didn't cover up in front of Ling Shuangxue as before.

He is no longer a wandering soul that wanders back and no one knows about him. His past and everything about him are in Ling Shuangxue's heart.They are mentors and apprentices, and they are also the bonds of each other.

The snow was falling outside the window, Shen Zhuo closed the brocade in his hand, and the seemingly inconspicuous handkerchief recorded all kinds of news sent for him by the small steeple, and sealed it with magic to facilitate his reference.

Outside the cloud car, Wu Yunbao ran out of the mountains and arrived at the foot of the city.

Shen Zhuo lifted up a corner of the curtain and looked over, the city towered majestically as if in the clouds.This is the largest city in the vicinity. There are many forces from all sides, and there are countless fairy gates.In comparison, Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue's cloud car seemed nothing more than ordinary.

The cloud car drove into the city and it was inconvenient to settle down. Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue got off the car outside the city. Shen Zhuo put the Wuyun leopard into the small world to settle down, so that they could have a good rest.Jiaojiao consciously turned into a larva and fell into Ling Shuangxue's arms to keep Ling Shuangxue warm.

The city gate was close at hand, Ling Shuangxue glanced at it, thought for a while, took out a veiled hat from the storage bracelet and put it on, the white veil fell on his shoulders, and the formation on it instantly covered his face, only You can see a tall and straight figure, as wonderful as green pine and green bamboo.

Shen Zhuo was a little surprised. Before he could ask, Ling Shuangxue took out a simple mask with a concealment pattern engraved on it and handed it over, saying: "There is no extra veil, you can use this to cover it up, so as not to be recognized by others."

It is not a secret that Shen Zhuo left the sect, many people know it.But when Ling Shuangxue left the sect, only Shi Yuanye knew that his identity was inconvenient to be too conspicuous outside, and before returning to Shen's house, he had to cover it up to avoid complications.

Shen Zhuo understood, took the mask and put it on, and said with a smile: "Master is still thoughtful."

After the Shen family lost power, the biggest reliance was Shen Zhuo's position in the Huanyue Xianzong.From the incident of being punished three months ago to the present Zongmen Dabi, it is impossible for there to be no rumors in the mainland.In such a situation where the enemy is in the dark, it is indeed inappropriate for him to show up in a well-informed city with a heavy face.

After paying the spirit stones and entering the city, Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue went to the inn first.It's not the first time for the two of them to come here, but there are still quite a few changes compared to now.

Shen Zhuo walked through several inns according to his memory, but to his surprise, they were all full and there were no extra vacancies.

The city is indeed lively, but this is neither a big day nor a peak season, so why is it suddenly full?

Shen Zhuo was a little puzzled, so he asked the waiter about it.

The clerk in the shop has seen visitors from all directions, and has long cultivated a smooth temper. He is also warm-hearted and does not go around in circles. He said enthusiastically: "This young man does not know something. He happened to settle in our city, so the city has been very lively these few days."

Wanbao Building has the largest auction house in Taoism. Sealing refers to the last auction held a few years ago. This auction is not limited to identity and background. Compared with the previous heavily guarded, it is a bit more entertainment in nature.The auction items are also different from those in the past, with all kinds of strange things, no reserve price, no limit, it all depends on the buyer's mood.

Generally speaking, the situation before the box sealing indicates the importance of the first auction after the year, so the importance of the auction after the year is clear at a glance who will preside over the box sealing.

Shen Zhuo knew that these years were randomly selected by the younger generation of the Duan family, and occasionally Duan Hanzhou or Duan Qiu came forward for important matters.

Duan Hanzhou didn't even show up this time, and the owner of Duan made an appearance in person. Could it be that the Duan family has an extremely valuable finale in the auction after the year?

Shen Zhuo was puzzled in his heart, there were not a few people who thought like him, no wonder the inns in the city were overcrowded, and their feelings were all directed at Duan Louzhu.It seems that some people can't wait to find out, and go back and think about it.

"Master, I don't think we can find the inn anymore." Shen Zhuo knew in his heart that the influence of the landlord Duan was enough for other people to gather here. Over the years, he has gradually retreated behind the scenes, and it is not easy for others to see him.

Ling Shuangxue was thoughtful, Shen Zhuo and the Duan family brothers and sisters had deep grievances, but these years the Duan family did not feel sorry for the Shen family because of this, on the contrary they helped the Shen family a lot in the open and in the dark, even the Shen family's business After being transferred to the dark place, it was also sold through the Duan family's store.

This shows how the Shens and his wife treated others, and it is not impossible for the Duan family to be Shen Zhuo's help.

"Aren't you planning to go to this last auction?" Ling Shuangxue asked.

Shen Zhuo shook his head and said: "There is nothing interesting about this auction. If Master is interested in this kind of thing, the dark field of Wanbao Building will be opened after the auction is sealed. The dark field only runs during the time of sealing the box. Strange things are more interesting. When we go back to Huajin City and meet our parents, I will take Master to have a look."

When he was young, he hung out with the brothers and sisters of the Duan family. Shen Zhuo was very clear about the business operation of Wanbaolou, and also knew some secrets of Wanbaolou.This auction is more for business than for things, and it is of little use for him to go there at the moment.

"It's not pretty, but Master Duan..." Before Ling Shuangxue finished speaking, she frowned, she hugged Jiaojiao indistinctly, moved to the side, moved her footsteps lightly, and changed her position.

After he avoided it, a figure slammed hard on the place where he was standing just now, his face was ashamed and blood was spitting out of his mouth.

He and Shen Zhuo had already left the previous inn, and reached the door of the next one during the conversation, but before they had time to cross the threshold, they were blocked by people who smashed over.

The commotion in the inn was interrupted by this change, and the sound reappeared after a few moments of silence. There was no persuasion, no help, no discussion, and it seemed that it was not surprising.

Shen Zhuo didn't want to be nosy, and was about to take Ling Shuangxue away, when the man suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed his shoes desperately, vomited blood and spoke hoarsely: "Young master, please have mercy, save me."

Shen Zhuo was in a dilemma for a while, he was hesitating whether to save him or not, when he felt a strong wind coming towards him, full of killing intent.Shen Zhuo was lucky, the beast fire condensed in front of him, directly blocking that attack.

It was just a commonly used teacup, which was infused with spiritual power and turned into a hidden weapon. Now the two forces collided and exploded directly, spilling the wine in the cup all over the floor.

"Young master, I just want to buy you a glass of wine, please act as if you haven't seen anything, why are you so on guard, wasting such a good drink for nothing?"

Laughter came from the inn, and there were people sitting at a table in the middle of the main hall. They were wearing the same splendid robes, with large auspicious clouds embroidered on the hem, and an alchemy furnace held on top of it.

This kind of clothing logo is too conspicuous, and Shen Zhuo matched the information given by the Minaret in an instant.After the Shen family lost power, there was a sect called Danxinzong who rose up rapidly, and made things worse for the Shen family, stepping on the prosperity of the Shen family.

Xu Qi suspected that the Mo family was behind this group of people, otherwise he would not have dared to attack the Shen family.

In the car just now, Shen Zhuo wondered when he would meet someone from Danxinzong, but he didn't expect to meet him so soon.He lowered his head and looked at the people under his feet. He was covered with scars, and he was not wearing the clothes of Danxinzong's disciples.

"Wine is good wine, but the person toasting is not very good." Shen Zhuo said lightly, showing his disdain for Dan Xinzong.He bent down to help the monk who was holding on to his shoe, looking like he was about to 'mind his own business'.

"I think you are looking for death, you will not eat the toast and you will be fined." The disciples of the Danxinzong changed their expressions, and one of them was very angry, and the pill in his hand turned into an arrow, and flew towards him.

Shen Zhuo didn't dodge, but the monk who asked for help looked terrified and grabbed Shen Zhuo's hand nervously.Shen Zhuo frowned slightly, but he didn't shake him off, but waved his sleeves, brushed away the attack at will, and comforted him: "Your Excellency, you don't need to be afraid of such an unrealistic alchemy technique."

The monk looked around in fear, and saw that he was really unharmed, so he was relieved, emotionally took Shen Zhuo as a life-saving straw, and begged: "Young master, please save me, they captured me alive and treated me as a livestock domesticated, and wanted to break my limbs, put on the chains, and let me climb to the door of Wanbao Tower."

"Wanbaolou?" Shen Zhuo frowned, and said, "Is this to provoke the Duan family?"

The monk showed horror and shook his head frantically.

The people of Danxinzong laughed loudly, and said: "I heard that Shen Zhuo and animals are not allowed to enter in front of Wanbao Building. After so many years, no one has tried it. Shen Zhuo is an animal, and humans and animals are also animals. Shen Zhuo can't get in, but humans and animals can do it." ?”

The sign in front of Wanbao Building is written by the young master Duan Hanzhou himself. There are in front of Wanbao Building in every city. It has never been removed over the years, but it is also a taboo of Wanbao Building.Duan Hanzhou put down his words, but no one was allowed to mention them.

Danxinzong's people's hearts are higher than the sky, relying on the support of the Mo family to be lawless, this is to make trouble for Duanzhu during the sealing of the box.

Shen Zhuo's heart suddenly became angry, and the monk was also troubled because of him. He protected him from the side, and looked at the disciples of the Danxin Sect with cold eyes, hiding killing intent.

Danxinzong was not afraid at all, the person in the first seat played with the teacup and said arrogantly: "Whoever is present here is willing to help, I, Yan Luobing, owe him a favor."

The people in the inn who were secretly looking at the situation were stunned. Yan Luobing was a well-known genius in the Danxin sect, and he was just around the corner to become the medicine sect.That's why they turned a blind eye to this behavior and pretended not to know it.

At this moment, it is worthwhile to exchange such a favor for a human life.

"Mr. Yan is polite, the old man is willing to give it a try."

Some people stood up and echoed, and then more people stood up and geared up.They have different levels of cultivation, and there are so many of them, it seems difficult to deal with them.

Ling Shuangxue's eyes were dim, and she was about to make a move when a cold snort came from the private room on the second floor.

The voice was inappropriate and abrupt, and everyone couldn't help but look up.

The curtain of the private room was rolled up at some point, and Duan Yanchun, the owner of Wanbao Building, was sitting by the window, watching the farce downstairs indifferently.

The author has something to say: I found that my revision of the first volume does not affect my writing of the second volume (laugh)