These two days of rest were the happiest days for the soldiers since they entered the Alxa Grassland. There was no battle, no killing. Facing this picturesque scenery, everyone was intoxicated. Li Wuling, who had just recovered from his serious injuries, had recovered very quickly. Before they set off, he could already gallop on his horse.
Yu Jia, on the other hand, was very quiet. Occasionally, he would sit by the stream and stare blankly. Sometimes he would laugh, sometimes he would cry, but he never talked to Lin Wanrong. His cold attitude reminded him of the first time he captured her in Bayanhaote.
After two days of rest and replenishment, the five thousand soldiers continued to move forward. Even the Sea of Death had been conquered. What else could stop them from moving forward? After experiencing the tempering of life and death in the desert, the soldiers' minds were much firmer, and they were also full of confidence for the future.
The river they camped on was called Syr River, which originated from the highest peak of Sky Mountain, Tomur Peak. Together with Chu River and Yili River, they were the three jade belts of Sky Mountain.
Following the Syr River upstream, they gradually approached the eastern foot of Sky Mountain. The terrain became steeper and steeper, and there were very few people. The meadows on the high mountains were covered with moss, like a green carpet that stretched as far as the eye could see. All kinds of colorful flowers adorned the dark green grassland, like a brightly colored painting. Along the sides of the river, there were many ancient ice ridges, shining with colorful light under the warm sunlight.
Such a beautiful and moving scenery made people unconsciously reluctant to part with it as they walked, completely forgetting that they were marching and fighting a war.
Li Wuling, who had recovered from his injuries, led his horse forward. He looked around and exclaimed, "This is the legendary Sky Mountain? The weather is really nice, and the scenery is picturesque. If I can live here for a long time. It could be considered a wonderful thing. Right, Brother Lin, have you been to Sky Mountain before? Otherwise, how do you know that we can reach the foot of Sky Mountain after crossing Lop Nor? "
Lin Wanrong's performance could only be described as miraculous. From Yiwu to Lop Nor, he walked a silk road that no one had ever walked before. Although it was difficult, he miraculously crossed the Sea of Death. Even when he walked out of the desert and was almost lost, the antelope would lead the way for him. This was simply inconceivable. Everyone was shocked by General Lin's great wisdom.
Little Li's question. It could be said that he had raised a question on behalf of everyone. Not only did Hu Bugui and the others look at him. Even Yu Jia, who had been silent along the way, could not help but look at him a few times. He seemed to be waiting for his answer.
Lin Wanrong didn't even blink as he boasted shamelessly, "Tian Shan — I've been here, of course I've been here! You should have heard of the saying, 'Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.' That was specifically used to describe me. Sigh, I have always been a low-key person. "
Li Wuling looked him up and down a few times, then shook his head with a smile, "A low-key person like you, Big Brother Lin. It was really rare. But since you're so familiar with the Heavenly Mountain, you must have been here before. Brother Lin, where else have you been? "
"That's much better. Korea, Ryukyu, Japan, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Persia, let me tell you, as long as it's a place with people, I've left my footprints. "
How old are you this year? Even if you started to travel around the world in your mother's womb, you still can't go to so many places! Hearing him boast, everyone laughed heartily.
The higher they went up the mountain, the colder the weather became. As the altitude rose, the geological features of the Heavenly Mountain gradually changed. There was no grass or flowers, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated on the hillsides. The warm spring weather was instantly covered by the bitter cold. The glacial rivers were blocked by snow, and thick layers of ice had formed. The mountain was steep, and cracks crisscrossed between the layers of ice, as dense as a spider web. The largest was several feet wide and two feet deep, and one could faintly hear the roar of water.
So cold! Lin Wanrong unconsciously covered his ears, and his feet began to slip. The sound of teeth clenching came from beside him. Turning around, he saw Crescent Moon's clothes were thin, and her pretty face was red from the cold. Her hands were hugging her weak arms, and her body was shivering.
Lin Wanrong frowned. Before going up the mountain, she had already instructed everyone to be prepared for the cold. The officers and soldiers all randomly tore sheepskin leaves to cover their bodies to keep out the cold. Only this girl's clothes were the thinnest. How could she climb over the thousand-year-old snow on the top of Mount Tianshan?
"Lady Yu Jia, with your clothes, I'm afraid before you cross the mountain, you will be frozen into a popsicle." He stopped walking, looked at Crescent Moon, and said seriously.
Yu Jia faintly glanced at him, slightly shook her head, and continued to walk without saying a word, leaving him to the side.
What did she mean by not saying anything? Was she protesting silently?! He had good intentions, but he was met with a rebuff that was neither soft nor hard. At that moment, he was a little annoyed. Looking at Yu Jia's determined silhouette, he glanced around and saw the water bag hanging on her waist. It was round and full of clean water. At the mouth of the bag, there was a dried lip print that looked very familiar.
How could a broken water bag be repaired? He froze, and a special feeling rose in his heart. The life and death situation in the sandstorm, the Turkic girl snatching back the water bag in the wind, those scenes slowly appeared in front of his eyes.
What was there to care about with a woman? He shook his head and took a few steps forward. He pulled her back and said, "You, come here!"
She felt warmth on her body, and a robe that was still warm was placed on her shoulder. Yu Jia suddenly turned around, shook off the robe, and angrily said, "What are you doing?"
Lin Wanrong's face was cold, "Lady Yu Jia, my patience is not that good. Please do not anger me again and again. If you do not want to live, tell me directly! "
Crescent Moon threw the robe back into his hand and coldly smiled, "What, you are not worried about me playing that dangerous game? It is true that I want to live, but Yu Jia does not need your pity! Old Attack Daren, please conduct yourself with dignity! "
This Turkic girl's personality was truly stubborn. Looking into her clear eyes, Lin Wanrong could only helplessly say, "Fine, fine, I'll pretend that I didn't see anything. We will not provoke each other. You continue. Kindness is a f * * king sickness. I admit that I am unlucky. "
The bandit was really disheartened. He picked up his robe, turned around, and walked away with a determined expression. He had never seen such an expression before. Yu Jia bit her red lips, her expression dazed. Her small hands clenched and then loosened, loosened and clenched again …
As they went up the mountain, the mountain path became steeper and steeper. The ice and snow became more and more slippery, making the climb extremely difficult. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he suddenly felt his eyes brighten. A vast misty lake suddenly appeared in front of them. This lake was extremely large, long and narrow, and it stretched endlessly. The water was as smooth as a mirror, and as clear as the morning dew. The surrounding hills were filled with tall spruce, white birch, and willow trees. On the west side of the lake, there were several exquisite pavilions, which reflected the snowy peaks in the water. As the ripples swayed, it was charming and gentle, like a paradise in the mortal world.
Such a beautiful scenery. Everyone's breathing stopped. Gao Qiu said in a daze, "Damn. Could this be the legendary Nine Heavens Jasper Lake? "
"Brother Gao is indeed knowledgeable." Lin Wanrong laughed, "This place is the most famous Heavenly Lake in Heaven Mountain. It is also the legendary Jade Lake where the Queen Mother of the West held her Immortality Peach Banquet. It is said that three thousand years ago, King Mu of Zhou rode on the 'Eight Horses Carriage' to Heaven Mountain to attend this banquet. Later, there was a poem that said, 'The Jade Lake's Mother leaned against the window, and the yellow embroidered song moved the earth. The eight horses traveled thirty thousand li a day, why did King Mu come again? 'It means that the Jade Lake's scenery is so beautiful that even King Mu of Zhou couldn't help but come again. "
It really was the Nine Heavens Jade Lake. Hearing Lin Wanrong's explanation, everyone became even more excited. Even Yu Jia, who was shivering from the cold, had her beautiful eyes lit up. She couldn't help but look around. The pure Heavenly Lake was hidden in the white snow, like a mirror, reflecting the pure snowy peaks. There was snow in the lake, and a lake in the snow. It was a rare sight.
"How is it? How is this Heavenly Lake? "Lin Wanrong smiled and asked the people around him.
"Great, great." Little Li clapped and laughed, "Brother Lin, you must bring Aunt Xu here when you have time. When you have time, you must bring Aunt Xu here to have a look. She loves to travel around mountains and rivers. If she knows that there is such a Nine Heavens Jade Pool, she will definitely jump for joy. When you get married, build a wooden house here. Every year, take some time to come and stay here. I can also come and take a look. Hehe. "
This kid had just recovered from his injuries, and he was back to his old self. He even dared to joke with Military Advisor Xu. Everyone knew what was going on between General Lin and Miss Xu. Seeing that Li Wuling had pointed out this matter, everyone laughed heartily, beaming with joy.
Thinking of Xu Zhiqing in Helan Mountain, thinking of Zang Sha's oath, Lin Wanrong's heart couldn't help but tremble. There was also Qing Xuan, Ning Er, and the others who were far away in the capital. They were probably counting the days on their fingers, waiting for him to return safely. He sighed, and his eyes became wet.
Yu Jia tilted her head and quietly looked at the vast Heavenly Lake. Listening to Lin Wanrong's long breathing, her heart beat faster and faster. Her eyes became more and more confused.
She had heard of Xu Zhiqing's name before. It turned out that the bandit and the female military advisor of China were related. She gritted her teeth, and her heart beat fast and slow. She couldn't control it.
The roving bandit, this person, was really the strangest person in the world. He looked sneaky, as if he didn't have much knowledge, but everywhere he went, he would always be able to explain a few things, tell a few moving stories, it was as if he had it at his fingertips, yet it was captivating. This trip through the desert and over the Heavenly Mountain was like a bizarre sightseeing trip. She experienced sandstorms, watched mirages, looked at the Heavenly Lake, and listened to the strange stories he told along the way. Time flowed by like flowing water. No matter how much pain and fatigue she suffered, she was completely unaware of it.
She was in a daze. Her heart was cold and warm. She didn't know why, but tears fell.
Gao Qiu and the others looked at the tearful Crescent Moon. They blinked and giggled as they pulled Lin Wanrong to the side. "Brother Lin, it's a happy occasion, a happy occasion!"
"Where does the joy come from?" Lin Wanrong couldn't help but shiver as she looked at the lecherous smile on Old Gao's face.
Gao Qiu pouted and whispered into Lin Wanrong's ear, "Brother, you are really good. Looking at Yu Jia, her body and mind have probably fallen. With your noble identity, if you go and defile this Tu Jue woman, wouldn't that be a happy event for her? "
So it was a happy event. Lin Wanrong shook his head. "Brother Gao, do you think this Yu Jia is noble?"
"Noble!!!"
"Smart?!"
"Smart!!!"
"That's right," Lin Wanrong said slowly. "This Yu Jia's identity is not ordinary. You already know it. A proud, noble, beautiful, and intelligent woman, especially a woman as outstanding as Yu Jia, how could she fall so easily?! "
He hadn't thought about this. Gao Qiu murmured, "Others might not be able to, but with Brother Lin's charm, it's a different story."
Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder and said solemnly, "Brother Gao, one must be humble. Other than being a little handsome, a little knowledgeable, and a little better character, I have no other charm. I really don't deserve your praise. Don't spread it everywhere, just let these few thousand brothers know a little. Low-key has always been my standard. "
Brother Lin was really humble and low-key. Gao Qiu nodded, sweating. "Then, this Miss Yu Jia, what is going on?"
"I also want to know the answer to this question." Lin Wanrong spread his hands and sighed. "But based on the current situation, not only do I not understand, even she is confused. Tell me, is there anything more troublesome than this?"
As expected, he was hard to deal with. Gao Qiu looked at him sympathetically. Meeting a woman like Yu Jia, only Brother Lin could fight her for more than ten rounds. If it was anyone else, they would have surrendered long ago.
With a lot on his mind, he passed through the Heaven Lake and went straight to the peak. There was more and more ice and snow, and ravines. Lin Wanrong was only a few thousand feet away from the peak. She raised her head and looked into the distance. Far away in the blue dome of the sky, she could vaguely see a green mountain veil. It was ethereal and illusory, and she couldn't see the end of it.
Hu Bugui stood beside him and said excitedly, "General, that is where we are going?"
"Yes." Lin Wanrong waved his hand. "That is the Altai Mountains. From here, the Chinese cavalry will trample the Turkic imperial court! "
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