Chapter 384

The door opened and White Tiger led the eight cloaked men into the hall.

The hall was brightly lit. Ji Xuan and his team, as well as the fourth-level secret agent of Tianji Palace in Yongzhou City, were sitting there.

Ji Xuan stood up and greeted him with cupped hands.

"Nice to meet you, seniors."

"Hmm", the leading Cang Dragon nodded at Xu Yuanshuang and Xu Yuanhuai, and then sat down. The seven cloaked men stood behind him in silence.

"Did you find that person?"

Cang Dragon asked. His voice was low and hoarse as if his throat had been injured.

"You should know that even if the Palace Master came personally, it would be difficult to find that person."

The fourth-level secret agent of Tianji Palace said lightly …

Cang Dragon nodded. A hoarse voice came from under the cloak.

"What about the host of Dragon Breath?"

"We're still searching," the secret agent of the Heavenly Mystery Palace replied.

After a moment of silence, Cang Dragon said coldly,

"I'm very dissatisfied with your efficiency. The Buddhist Sect, the Mysterious Heavenly Palace, and the few of you, after so many days, not only did you not find that person, but you didn't even find a single host of Dragon Energy."

"Is that person Xu Qian or Sun Xuanji?" Ji Xuan and the others thought.

"There are hundreds of thousands of people in Yongzhou City. Finding one person is like finding a needle in a haystack." The fourth-level secret agent said,

"It doesn't matter how long it takes. We just need to find the host of Dragon Breath before that person."

"Tell me your plan." Cang Dragon didn't say anything. He didn't want to dwell on this topic.

The secret agent of Tianji Palace said slowly,

"It's simple. Find the host of Dragon Breath that Young Master Ji Xuan met in Qingzhou City. He is one of the nine Dragon Breaths, which is enough to lure that person out. In order to be faster, the monks of Buddhism will patrol Yongzhou City day and night.

"He'll definitely hold back and hinder the progress of the search. We will take the opportunity to find the host.

"So far, Xu Qian has Renzong Taoist Head Luo Yuheng and Celestial Commissioner Sun Xuanji."

Cang Dragon raised his hand and interrupted.

"Does he know how powerful we are?"

"The Buddhist Sect has already alerted the enemy. He knows the number of Buddhist Sect experts. As for you … "Chen glanced at Xu Yuanshuang and said,

"He probably knows."

Cang Dragon looked at Xu Yuanshuang and said,

"In this case, it is more likely that he will give up this Dragon Qi. There are nine Dragon Qi. It is better to give up one that is almost impossible to get, leave Yongzhou and look for other Dragon Qi."

The secret agent of Tianji Palace smiled and said,

"No hunt is destined to return with a bountiful harvest. Therefore, the Seven Constellations of the Blue Dragon stopped all missions and hid in the Jianghu to track Xu Qian's whereabouts until they captured him.

"If he retreats in the face of difficulties, we will kindly accept the Dragon Qi and bring the host back to Hidden Dragon City. Obstructing the Great Consort from gathering the Dragon Qi is also our mission. The longer the Dragon Breath is outside, the more chaotic Daibun will be. "

Xu Yuanhuai said loudly, "Cang Dragon, when we hunt Xu Qian, I want you to kill him."

Cang Dragon snorted and said with a hoarse voice,

"His life is precious. Do you have a grudge against him, Young Master Yuanhuai?"

Xu Yuanhuai gritted his teeth and said, "Our grudge is as deep as the ocean."

Xu Yuanshuang lowered her head and put her elbow on the armrest of the chair. She held her forehead with her right hand and didn't want to talk.

She knew that Xu Yuanhuai was sure that she was tainted by Xu Qian and didn't believe her explanation.

No one would believe such a thing if they couldn't find a supporting explanation. It would only make things worse.

Xu Yuanshuang had given up.

Cang Dragon said lightly, "When we capture Xu Qian, Young Master can torture him as much as he wants."

His tone was relaxed and confident.

Qihuan Danxiang interjected,

"This man has strange methods and is proficient in many kinds of Gu spells. He is worth investigating."

Liu Hongmian giggled.

"Second-grade Arhat, Third-grade Vajra, and the Seven Constellations of Cang Dragon. With our help, we can surround Xu Qian. He won't be able to escape once he takes the bait. No one can save him."

Everyone agreed with what she said.

The main force of the hunt was the Transcendent Realm masters, but Ji Xuan's team and the Secret Intelligence Palace's fourth grade masters were equally terrifying.

Every Level Four expert was a famous existence in the Jianghu. They were definitely not small fries.

Ji Xuan suddenly said, "How can we guarantee that the Buddhists won't go back on their words and fight for the Dragon Breath with us?"

The Seven Constellations of Cang Dragon were comparable to third grade masters, but they were far from the Buddhists in Yongzhou City.

Agent Chen answered,

"Don't worry about it."

He didn't explain.

Ji Xuan slowly scanned the crowd. He lowered his head and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

…

It was snowing heavily, and a thin layer of snow soon formed on the road outside the city.

Two figures in cloaks shuttled through the wind and snow, their soles making creaking sounds as they stepped on the snow.

"The city gate is closed."

The tall and burly Hengy Yuan raised his head and looked at the pitch-black city wall.

Between the closed city gate and the pitch-black city wall, two words were engraved: Yongzhou!

They followed the two seniors Tenzō all the way to Yongzhou.

After a period of hard work, Hengy Yuan finally mastered the Vajra Divine Art and advanced to fourth grade.

But the solemnity and sorrow on his face was increasing day by day.

Chu Yuanzhen summoned his flying sword and said, "Let's enter the city."

"Wait …"

Hengy Yuan looked at the city gate and whispered, "Someone's there."

He slowly approached. There were two figures curled up at the city gate, one big and one small, wearing tattered clothes. It was an old man with a wrinkled face and a skinny child.

They seemed to be a grandfather and grandson.

They hugged each other tightly in the cold wind and snow, the last remnants of their lives extinguished.

"Amitabha."

Hengy Yuan tried to separate them, but found that the grandfather and grandson were completely frozen, like cold, lifeless statues.

The monk was a warrior monk, but he had a strong heart of mercy. He used his hands to dig a hole in the ground, which was as hard as iron, and buried the bodies of the grandfather and grandson.

He sat in front of the grave and recited the Sutra of Expiation.

Chu Yuanzhen stood at the side and watched in silence.

They had encountered such things many times since the beginning of winter.

Every year, there would be people frozen to death, but this winter was especially difficult. Those who came from poor families could still struggle at death's door.

Those who had lost their homes, refugees, or beggars, could not survive the winter.

So, how many people would die this winter?

Chu Yuanzhen did not know, but he knew that such a shrinking population would have a terrible negative impact.

He also knew that all of this was just a prelude.

Winter had just begun.

And the whole winter was still a prelude.

"It's better to go back!"

Chu Yuanzhen said softly. It was hard to tell if he was saying this to the grandfather and grandson in the grave or to himself.

…

Green Apricot Garden.

Xu Qi'an woke up at the appointed time. Feeling the soft body in his arms, he subconsciously hugged the other party's waist and buried his face in the beauty's neck.

In the next moment, he opened his eyes abruptly and realized that something was wrong.

Last night's dual cultivation ended in the hot spring under the "conservative" Luo Yuheng's half-hearted refusal, which increased Xu Qi'an's "experience".

The degree of physical pleasure during dual cultivation in the water was no better than on the bed.

But the experience of dual cultivation, the stimulation of the senses, and the degree of satisfaction in the heart … Hehehe.

After returning to the house, Luo Yuheng did not let him in during the Sage Hour. Xu Qi'an was resting in the outer room.

So the question was, who was the woman in his arms?

It was Luo Yuheng!

In Xu Qi'an's sight, the national master's stunning face appeared. Today, she was like a lilac flower in the morning mist, with a touch of sadness.

"You're awake?"

Luo Yuheng smiled, rested her head on his shoulder, and said softly,

"Don't move, I want to lean on you like this, it's more reassuring."

With that, she closed her eyes, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly like cattail leaf fans.

Today's national master seemed to be a little different … Xu Qi'an observed the enemy, and the seven emotions quickly flashed through his mind. Fear, anger, and lust had passed. Among the remaining four emotions, which one was the current her?

After a long time, listening to the sound of snow outside the house, Luo Yuheng put her hands around his neck and said softly,

"Go to the attic to watch the snow."

…

There were many attics in the Green Apricot Garden, and the tallest was a four-story building.

There was a lookout on every floor, which was used by Gongsun Xiangyang to entertain his guests and to look into the distance.

In the restaurant on the fourth floor, on a soft mat, Luo Yuheng nestled in Xu Qi'an's arms. She wore a long Taoist robe, revealing half of her breasts, and her hair was messy.

Her face was flushed, and her eyes were charming. She was still immersed in the aftertaste of pleasure.

Xu Qi'an held a glass of wine in one hand, and put his other hand on the national master's shoulder. He entered the Sage Time, and looked at the gray sky emotionlessly. The snow was still falling.

Luo Yuheng took the glass of wine from his hand, and drank it in one gulp. She sighed faintly,

"I drink alone, and after drinking the flying snow, I am at a loss for another year.

"Xu Qi'an, do you know my age?"

Xu Qi'an asked tentatively, "Forty?"

Luo Yuheng did not say anything, but the sadness in her eyes became more intense.

"That's nothing. When you pass the Heavenly Tribulation, you will be an immortal on earth, with a long life and eternal youth. Even if you are 400 years old, you will still be more beautiful than an 18-year-old girl. "

Xu Qi'an immediately said some sweet words.

Luo Yuheng shook her head slightly. "My age is more than enough to be your mother. Mu Nanzi is right."

She looked sad. "I know that I am not a good match for you. If word gets out, I will be a laughing stock."

"This …" The corner of Xu Qi'an's mouth twitched, and he did not know how to respond.

This national master is a female scholar!

When talking to a female scholar, a careless remark might touch the sensitive part of her heart.

If it were any other female scholar, Xu Qi'an would not want to talk to her.

But since it was the national master … He had a thought, and said affectionately,

"Love is regardless of age or race. The national master and I are in love, so why should we care about what others think?

"Life is precious, but love is even more valuable.

"In my heart, the national master is more important than life."

When it came to sweet talk, Xu Baihuo's level was actually not lower than the saint's.

It was just that the women who were involved with him were all high level, so sweet talk was not very useful. He would only be happy if he was framed.

The reason why Xu Qi'an said this was because he wanted to drag the national master society down with him.

While she was still in the state of a scholar, he encouraged her to say something that would make her roll on the ground in shame in the future.

"Life is precious, but love is even more valuable …" Luo Yuheng muttered a few times, and a strange flush appeared on her face. She said softly,

"It was not in vain that I endured for 20 years and did not compromise with the Yuanjing Emperor. When your trip to the pugilistic world is over, we will officially become Taoist partners. "

Xu Qi'an said patiently,

"Say that you love me."

Luo Yuheng's face turned red, and she said angrily, "You're so annoying."

"Call Xu Lang."

"Xu, Xu Lang …"

Xu Qi'an shivered, and he had goosebumps all over his body, but he was extremely excited.

"Haha, national master, this is what you get. When the dual cultivation is over and you return to normal, you will definitely be rolling on the ground in shame when you think about what happened in the past seven days. Let's see how you can put on airs in front of me in the future …"

Luo Yuheng was bashful for a moment, but it was suddenly replaced by sorrow. She sighed and said,

She sighed and said, "That day, Jinlian told me that you have providence and are the best partner for dual cultivation. You can help me extinguish the karmic fire, and I originally resisted.

"Dual cultivation means that we will become Taoist partners, but at that time, you were just a small silver gong.

"However, after you gradually rose to prominence, and after the massacre in Chu Zhou City, I actually acknowledged you in my heart. I felt that if you grew up, it would not be impossible for you to be my Taoist partner.

"Since then, I have been thinking about how to improve our relationship. However, I am old enough to be your mother. I am both the national master and the Taoist Master, and I can't bring myself to do that. I have been troubled for a long time.

"I have hesitated for a long time just to give you the talisman sword. After that, when you went to Chu Zhou City, I still only sent the talisman through Chu Yuanzhen. I actually wanted to give it to you in person.

"After that, because you wanted to investigate Yuan Jing, you had to ask for my help. I was so happy at that time …"

The more Xu Qi'an listened, the more he felt that something was wrong. When he heard this, he suddenly panicked.

Imperial Tutor … Imperial Tutor, please shut up, I beg you.

I just want you to die, I don't want to die.

Luo Yuheng had told him what she had been through. What did this mean?

It meant that when she recovered and remembered what she had said, she would most likely kill him with a sword.

"What's wrong? Your heart is beating so fast. "

Luo Yuheng frowned and said.

"No, nothing. I am just a little scared."

The corner of Xu Qi'an's mouth twitched.

Speaking of which, he had also confirmed that Luo Yuheng did have feelings for him, and she was not just using him.

The "sorrow" personality had inherited her feelings for him, but it had been magnified. The real Luo Yuheng's feelings for him were not so exaggerated.

But that was in the past.

After this dual cultivation, there would more or less be a qualitative change in their relationship.

Then, Luo Yuheng frowned and looked outside. "Someone is attacking the enchantment barrier."

She immediately wrapped the robe around herself and tied the belt to cover her naked body.

Xu Qi 'an had already stood up and walked to the observation deck. He lowered his head and looked down.

It was a vast expanse of whiteness downstairs. Li Lingsu stood on a small path and kept controlling the flying sword to attack the enchantment barrier.

He did not seem to notice Xu Qi'an on the observation deck.

When Luo Yuheng removed the talisman, the Saint sensed something and looked up.

He said loudly, "Senior, the Gongsun family has sent a message. They have found the kid you are looking for."