Volume 1: Wind Rises in the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 98: No Return
Tianlong sent everyone forward, and the vendors behind them followed closely, as if they were leaving.
After leaving Wangxi Town and walking for less than an hour, the rocks on both sides of the mountain road became steeper, but the mountain road was still wide and there was no obstruction to traffic. Behind Lin Yi's carriage were four more inner disciples on horseback. Everyone's expressions also became solemn.
The mountain road is winding and rugged, with cliffs on both sides facing each other. It feels like the group is walking through the heart of the mountain. The carriages and horses cannot move very fast, so they can only meander along the mountain road.
"This mountain road is hundreds of miles long and quite difficult to navigate. It is called the 'Wangxi Road with a hundred knots of sorrow'. Look at this winding mountain road, it really looks like a hundred miles of sorrow. However, the name of this Wangxi Road is not very auspicious. ah!"
It seems that there is nothing in the world that Zhen Yuanzi does not know.
Lin Yi couldn't help asking: "What's the explanation?"
It was rare that this boy took the initiative to speak. Zhen Yuanzi was quite contented and said with a smile: "In the early years, there was war in Western Xinjiang. Soldiers traveled westward through here to fight in the frontier. The battlefields were tragic and the bones of the strong men were buried. There will be no survivors of those who went westward. First, few people turn around. Some people sigh, looking to the west, hesitating. A strong man will never return after a hundred battles! "
Lin Yi was silent when he heard the words, and Zhen Yuanzi sighed deeply.
A strong wind swirled through the narrow valley, making a sonorous sound, implying the meaning of fighting and iron horses, which made people awe-inspiring.
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Two hours later, the group had walked no more than a few dozen miles. There was a slightly larger valley ahead. Elder Meng waved for everyone to dismount and rest.
At this time, the pale yellow sun hangs above the head, and whirlwind blows around from time to time, with a whimpering sound like a ghost, which makes people feel uneasy.
Everyone from the Tianlong Sect formed a circle.
There is an indescribable weirdness in this valley, which makes it difficult to relax even in the daytime.
Lin Yi was leaning in front of the car, still holding the wine gourd, sipping, but looking where he was coming from.
Seeming to be in tune with Lin Yixin, Zhen Yuanzi also glanced into the distance from time to time.
The vendors behind them followed up and saw that everyone in the Tianlong Sect was taking a rest, each looking a little nervous, so they stopped moving forward. This group of people huddled together only seven or eight feet apart, huddled together like a group of country people who had never seen the world.
Everyone from the Tianlong Sect finished eating and drinking briefly, packed their bags, led their horses in the valley, walked back and forth in small steps, and made preparations before setting off.
Intentionally or unintentionally, Elder Meng and the inner disciples approached this group of traders.
Lin Yi looked around casually. Among the inner disciples, only Mu Qing'er and Senior Sister Xu stayed where they were. His heart moved and he couldn't help but look back at Zhen Yuanzi.
The old Taoist's eyes flickered and he nodded slightly.
Lin Yi raised his eyebrows and turned a blind eye to the profound meaning in his eyes.
Zhen Yuanzi cursed secretly, this brat!
In just a blink of an eye, Elder Meng and others had surrounded the group of traders.
The vendors noticed that something was wrong, and their cowering expressions disappeared in an instant. Their eyes became fierce and their expressions became violent.
"Hmph! Anyone with ulterior motives towards our Tianlong Sect will be killed without mercy!" Elder Meng suddenly shouted and took action first. The red robe he was wearing was replaced by ordinary clothes, but his skills were still fast and ruthless. The inner disciples also unsheathed their long swords in an instant, and the sword light was flying.
The traders knew that their whereabouts had been exposed and no longer hid. They tore the sleeves of their robes one by one and took out weapons from their bodies.
In the valley, swords and swords danced, and blood shone.
The whimpering wind was mixed with yelling and cursing, ghosts were wailing and people were howling, and it was shrill and shrill...
After a cup of tea, the hustle and bustle in the valley stopped and became suffocatingly quiet.
There were stumps of limbs and broken arms all over the ground, and blood was everywhere. It was too horrible to look at...
These inner disciples were not something ordinary people in the world could resist. More than ten traders were all found dead on the spot. But among the Tianlong sect, no one was injured or killed.
Elder Meng looked calm and arranged for his disciples to clean up the corpse. Seeing that he was calm and calm, and behaved in a measured manner, this robbery and murder must have been planned for a long time.
"Looking west, the road of no return, miserable! miserable! miserable!" Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and sighed.
"Did you know this would be the case?" Lin Yi asked with a frown.
In the world of martial arts, the Tianlong Sect has always been patient and forbearing, which made Lin Yiye mistakenly believe that the Tianlong Sect was following the right path and practicing benevolence and righteousness! Unexpectedly, this is just an illusion.
The tiger lies dormant, waiting for a thunderous strike! The Tianlong Sect is considered to be the best in the world for its ruthless behavior. Thinking of this, Lin Yi felt chills in his heart!
Zhen Yuanzi sighed quietly: "The world is full of profit-seeking people. Even if the old master knows about it, what can he do?"
"Aren't you also a member of the world?" Lin Yi frowned and asked.
"Yes! The old Taoist is also in the world, and he can't help himself. But the old Taoist's heart is not in the world, who can understand?" Zhen Yuanzi said with emotion.
Lin Yi silently looked at the busy people. He glanced at Mu Qing'er and saw her face was calm. Only Senior Sister Xu frowned slightly and looked intolerable.
"Boy, are you feeling compassionate?" Zhen Yuanzi walked to Lin Yi and said with a smile.
Lin Yi shook his head and said: "Since the blade is licking blood, what is the difference between killing and being killed?"
Zhen Yuanzi said: "What if someone wants to kill you?"
"Then kill him!" Lin Yi said lightly.
"Looking at your appearance, could it be that your kid has killed someone before?" Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and asked. Who could a rickshaw driver kill?
"Haha! The veteran is also ridiculous. How can you, a coachman, dare to kill people? However, being unmoved in the face of blood shows that you have good courage, haha!" Zhen Yuanzi chuckled.
Lin Yi closed his mouth tightly and said nothing.
There are no corpses left in the valley, only the blood-red patches on the ground are eye-catching, bearing witness to the massacre that just passed.
Meng Shan came to Zhen Yuanzi, smiled apologetically, clasped his fists and said, "I just disturbed the Taoist Priest. I got the warning yesterday and knew that this group of thieves had evil intentions, so I punished them today without informing the Taoist Priest in advance. Please forgive me!"
Zhen Yuanzi chuckled and said: "Elder Meng, why do you have to do this? The future is far away and full of twists and turns, which is what the old Taoist does not want to see. Those who spy on thieves must be punished severely to deter Xiaoxiao. Unfortunately, the old Taoist does not know what is going on and is hesitant. , failed to take action, but Elder Meng would laugh at me."
"The Taoist Master talks, Meng loves to listen!" Meng Shan put his hand on his short beard, laughed and left. Zhen Yuanzi's smile remained unchanged and his demeanor was calm.
Lin Yi secretly thought, this Elder Meng may seem rough and bold, but his scheming is not inferior to that of the old Taoist. None of these old people are easy to get along with.
Yao Zi carried the bloody long sword and walked past Lin Yi with his head held high. He waved the sword flower as if to show off and flung the blood beads over.
Lin Yi lowered his head to straighten the bridle, seemingly unintentionally, but he happened to avoid the blood staining his body.
Yao Zi looked slightly stunned, this brat is lucky!
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The car was moving slowly, and Yuan Feng and Yuan Qing couldn't bear the bumps, so they simply got off the car and walked. The two of them were very proud of themselves and disdained to interact with other people. Everyone in the Tianlong Sect also didn't like the two being arrogant. Yuan Feng and Yuan Qing could only guard the carriage of Master and Lin Yi.
"Master, how do our martial arts compare with these disciples?" Yuan Qing couldn't help but ask. Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and said: "If you are eager to win, you will lose first. Even if your martial arts is not bad, but your mind is impetuous and unstable, how can you display your full strength? In this way, you will lose before you win! "
Yuan Qing's face turned red and he said, "Master's teachings, please remember them!"
"Master, you must be fair! Don't weaken your own mind. If there is a mental blockage, it will not be conducive to the improvement of the disciple's martial arts!" Yuan Feng said unconvinced.
Zhen Yuanzi said in a deep voice: "Those who practice Taoism must be different from the people of the world, and they should have clear mind. When the white clouds sweep away, obstacles will appear as soon as you work. When the bright moon comes into the pond, you can create enlightenment in the empty realm. The obstacles in the mind will arise from If you have the intention, why do you have no reason to seek trouble? To be fair to the teacher, your martial arts skills are not inferior to any of them, but your character is inferior to those of monks. !”
Yuan Feng scratched his head and smiled: "Disciple knows his mistake!"
"If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good! Old Taoist, you have accepted two good disciples!" Lin Yi said something out of the blue, making Zhen Yuanzi dumbfounded. Such a young coachman, yet so old-fashioned, helped him teach his apprentice a lesson.
Yuan Qing's eyes widened: "Boy, do you have the right to speak?" Yuan Feng also looked angrily and glared at Lin Yi coldly.
Lin Yi sat in front of the car, neither raising his whip nor riding his horse. He shook his head along with the car and said softly: "I am talking to the old Taoist, why do you interrupt?"
Zhen Yuanzi's face was a little stiff, showing bitterness.
"How can you compare to what kind of person my master is!" Yuan Qing said angrily.
"Didn't your master just teach two apprentices? Isn't that all?" Lin Yi muttered. He was used to bickering with the old Taoist along the way, and he was even more unfaithful towards the two apprentices.
"You are a coachman, how can you know the demeanor of a master in the world? My master is admired by everyone in the world!" Yuan Qing mentioned his master with an expression of arrogance and pride.
"Then I also have a disciple! I am also an expert!" This Yuan Qing was different from ordinary people in the world. He had a much more straightforward temperament. Although Lin Yi spoke coldly, he was teasing.
Yuan Qing laughed, shook his head and said, "You kid, you're full of nonsense. I've never heard that a coachman has a disciple!"
Lin Yi hummed: "Believe it or not!"
But Zhen Yuanzi twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Boy, you have a disciple, the old Taoist may believe it. But, how big is your apprentice now? How does it compare with the two incompetent disciples like the old Taoist?"
Seeing that his apprentice couldn't take advantage of his clumsy tongue, Zhen Yuanzi had no choice but to take action from his master and make fun of him.
Lin Yi rolled his eyes at Zhen Yuanzi and said: "My apprentice is eleven years old this year. Compare your apprentice who is in his twenties with my eleven-year-old apprentice. Old Taoist, you are worthy of being a master. However, Don’t be complacent. In four or five years, you two disciples together will not be my disciple’s opponent!”
Hearing what Lin Yi said was true, Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help but turn around and said, "Do you really have a disciple?"
Lin Yi shook his body, curled up the corner of his mouth, and said, "I, Lin Yi, have never told a lie. Only an expert like you, the Taoist, can listen to the truth as a lie!"
Yuan Feng on the side scolded sternly: "Don't disrespect my master and treat my senior brother as if he is not here?"
Lin squinted from the corner of his eye and hummed: "Your master claims to be an expert, what do you do to me? My name is Lin Yi, and I don't call myself a brat. Not to mention how much your master and apprentice have taken advantage of me, you still call me Chong Tian Qu." Come on. How can you bully me like this when my apprentice is not around?"
Zhen Yuanzi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Lin Yi just didn't speak, but he didn't forgive others when he spoke. He turned out to be a young man of sixteen or seventeen years old, and his power of words was not given to others.
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