Cang Mountain was desolate and the sea of clouds was floating.
In winter, the vegetation on White Cloud Mountain withered, giving off a desolate and dilapidated smell.
The stone path was steep and long, extremely strenuous to climb.
Li Shinian's footsteps were swift and agile. Her many years of practice of 'The Art of the Breaking Body' allowed her to trek mountains and rivers like walking on flat ground.
At first, Cui Xiaoxin was able to keep up, but as she walked, she began to gasp for breath, relying on the support of Taohong and Liulu to barely move forward.
When Li Shinian saw that Cui Xiaoxin's physical strength was exhausted, she no longer coveted speed, but returned to accompany Cui Xiaoxin.
Song Tao followed behind Cui Xiaoxin and Li Shinian. Seeing the graceful figures of several young girls walking in the depths of the clouds between the mountains, he felt that it was a pleasing thing.
However, seeing that Cui Xiaoxin was struggling more and more, he stretched out his hand and said: "Xiaoxin, the two maids have no strength, they can't take care of themselves, let me lead you."
"No need. We support each other, we can persevere together. Otherwise, if I can't go up, Xiao Hong and Xiao Lu also won't have the strength to go up. "Cui Xiaoxin tactfully refused.
Song Tao understood that Cui Xiaoxin was unwilling to accept because of the distance between men and women, so he said aloud: "How about I summon my fire cloud horse and let it carry you up the mountain?"
Fire cloud horse was a horse breed, a hybrid descendant of a firebird and a ferghana horse. Fire cloud horse could adapt to long distances on land, and could also soar in the sky like a firebird.
Of course, fire cloud horses were produced in Tianjiang, and were rare in the world. Only Song Tao, with his unspeakably noble identity, could own such a horse, which was an extremely dazzling thing in Tiandu. It was much more awe-inspiring than those rich children who rode around on a hummingbird.
"No need." Cui Xiaoxin refused, saying: "Walking shows sincerity. Since I have something to ask of you, how can I leave it to chance? "
He raised his head and looked into the distance, looking at the mountain path that pierced the clouds. He said, "Perhaps, these steps are the Bodhisattva's test for the common people. You don't even have the strength to walk to see him. What reason does he have to fulfill your wish? "
Song Tao sighed softly and said, "All right then. I'll go with you. If you need any help, just let me know. Don't stand on ceremony with me. "
"It's okay. Shinian is with me. "Cui Xiaoxin looked at Li Shinian with a smile, and then looked at Song Tao to express her thanks:" Thank you Third brother. "
Song Tao nodded his head and did not say anything. Being overly courteous meant that the distance between you and the other party was still very far. This is not something to be happy about.
The team was divided into two groups. One group stayed at the foot of the mountain to guard the carriages, horses, and luggage, while the other group followed their masters up the mountain.
Li Shinian only had Li Muyang as a cart driver. Li Muyang was honoured to be a member of the crowd, carrying Li Shinian's luggage and walking behind the crowd.
Li Shinian had told Li Muyang that the reason why Cui Xiaoxin came with him to Thousand Buddha Temple today was to pray for his safe return.
Seeing that in order to show her sincerity, Cui Xiaoxin refused Song Tao's Pegasus and crawled with difficulty, Li Muyang's heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Sour, sweet, it was a feeling of joy. He did not expect Cui Xiaoxin to care about him so much. In her heart, there was still a place for him. But no matter where that place was, it was always a mark in her heart, wasn't it?
Bitter, bitter, it was grief and indignation. The beauty was right in front of him, but for various reasons he could not acknowledge her. Even saying a word was an extravagant hope. How could this not be a kind of torture?
"Li Mu." Li Shinian suddenly shouted.
Li Muyang was immersed in his own sadness and did not respond to the name Li Mu.
"Li Mu, are you deaf?" Li Shinian rushed to the front of Li Muyang in two or three steps, blinked at him and said, "Walk faster, follow behind me and don't fall behind. The mountain road is steep, and you must protect me at all times. Don't let me be in any danger, understand? "
Li Muyang nodded blankly and said, "I understand."
He thought that with Li Shinian's physical fitness, climbing such a mountain road should not be a problem. She insisted on pulling him behind her because she saw Song Tao flattering Cui Xiaoxin and was dissatisfied. She was worried that he would feel uncomfortable, so she wanted him to get closer to Cui Xiaoxin.
But what was the point of this?
What was Song Tao's identity? What was his identity?
Song Tao's pursuit was open and aboveboard, and the two of them together would be praised by the world as a match made in heaven. He could not even reveal his true identity. Did he have to pursue Cui Xiaoxin as a cart driver?
However, his younger sister also had good intentions. If he could get closer to Cui Xiaoxin, it was something worth looking forward to for Li Muyang.
Therefore, Li Muyang followed behind Li Shinian, almost walking side by side with Song Tao.
Seeing Cui Xiaoxin close at hand, as long as he stretched out his hand, he would be able to touch her skirt and her waist. Li Muyang felt his breathing become rapid.
The long-suppressed feelings buried deep in his heart were awakened, like a seed that was about to burst out of the soil and bloom a tender bud.
Li Muyang clenched and loosened his fists to vent the throbbing in his heart.
The guards were scattered around, surrounding their respective masters in the middle. Seeing Li Muyang, a cart driver, mixed into the inner circle, although they were dissatisfied, they also saw that it was Li Shinian who personally asked him to come in. Their master did not object, so they naturally did not dare to make the decision for their master to expel Li Muyang.
Song Tao glanced at Li Muyang. Seeing his ordinary appearance, coarse clothes, and his identity as a cart driver, he quickly shifted his line of sight.
With his status, he naturally would not do something like expel him. That would only be abandoning his identity.
What was there to be angry about with a cart driver?
The mountains were getting higher, the clouds were getting thicker, and the wind was getting stronger.
The dew was increasing, and even the steps had water stains.
At this moment, Cui Xiaoxin's foot stepped on empty air and fell backward.
"Ah — —" Cui Xiaoxin exclaimed.
"Ah — —" Taohong and Liulu were scared silly, standing there, not knowing how to move.
Song Tao was bowing his head in thought, when he heard Cui Xiaoxin's cry, he immediately identified the location and rushed toward the place where Cui Xiaoxin fell.
Whoosh — —
A figure leaped up, grabbed Cui Xiaoxin's waist, and rushed toward the inside of the stone path.
Cui Xiaoxin was safe.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, very quickly, everyone's brows were tightly knitted together.
Because Cui Xiaoxin was lying in the arms of a man, in the arms of the cart driver.
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