Chapter 7 Tracking

Burning incense valley.

Tianxiangju.

This is a quiet place in the depths of the Incense Valley, built close to the mountains. The three sides were wrapped in a towering wall, and only the main door was empty, so that people could not see the scene inside clearly.

Despite such great changes in the burning incense valley in the past few days, there are still no disciples of burning incense valley around here, because this is the residence of Yun Yilan, the owner of the burning incense valley, and it is also his retreat.

Since Yun Yilan began to close the customs, all disciples of the Burning Valley have been prohibited from entering here. Of course, the disciples of the Burning Valley on the periphery are naturally defensive like a copper wall and an iron wall. And those who can enter Tianxiangju, in addition to the Shangguan policy that has always been deeply valued by Yun Yilan, only his personal disciple Li Xun can go in and out of here and meet his teacher.

As for others, including the elders, such as Lv Shun and others, they are also prohibited from entering and leaving.

Even when the Xuanhuo altar of Burning Incense Valley was sneaked in and released from the nine-tailed Tianhu, which had been suppressed for 300 years, and even the legendary treasure of the Valley of Burning Incense Valley, could appear. Yun Yilan did not go out of the customs, but only let Shangguance preside over the overall situation

What kind of barrier is he closed in that small yard?

This question lingers in the hearts of many disciples of the Incense Valley from time to time.

The sky gradually lit up, and Shang Guan Ce gently pushed the door open in the slightly moist air in the morning, walked in, and then closed the door.

What appeared in front of him was a small courtyard that he was already familiar with. Several bodhi trees gently shook the branches in the morning wind. Except for a path in the middle, it was surrounded by green grass. Other than that, there is nothing.

The leader of one of the three great schools in the world, but his residence seems to be simple.

At the end of the path, there is a two-entry hut with white tiles and gray walls, built against the mountain, and the door made of tung wood is painted purple, which is also empty.

Shang Guan Ce walked over, pushed the door open, and closed it again.

The surroundings suddenly calmed down, as if the earthly disturbances had been locked out of the house between his hands.

There is no one in the room, only a few pieces of simple furniture, and there seems to be thin dust on the tables and chairs.

Shangguan calmed down, went straight to the inner room, came to a cabinet, opened the left drawer, and put his hand in as if he had turned something. After a moment, a low voice sounded from behind him.

The whole wall slowly retreated to the right, revealing the hard rock of the mountain wall and the dark path cut out in the middle for only one person to walk.

Shang Guan Ce did not hesitate and went in. Not long after his figure disappeared in the dark path, the door slowly closed, and there was no trace of it.

In the dark path, there are stones the size of pebbles that will emit light every other distance to illuminate. And when he was walking, he didn't feel stuffy. Naturally, there was another ventilation channel here.

This secret road was not long. He quickly went to his destination, a stone room about the size of the inner room outside just now. There was nothing in the stone room, but there was a screen in the middle, blocking his eyes.

Suddenly, an old voice came from behind the screen: "Is it Shangguan's brother?"

Shang Guan Ce took two steps forward, stopped four or five steps away from the screen, and said respectfully, "Exactly, brother, how is your body?"

That sound seems to be Yun Yilan, the famous owner of the incense valley. I just don't know why, the righteous giant who was as famous as Qingyunmen Dao Xuan Zhenren and Master Puhong of Tianyin Temple in the past. At this moment, the sound almost sounds like a lax and lack of energy. Dead old man.

He seemed to laugh in a low voice and said lightly, "My body? Is it okay? That's it. Just wait to die slowly.

Shang Guan Ce's face moved, and his expression was very complicated. He was about to say something, but he was cut off by Yun Yilan's weak voice: "How's going on?"

Shangguan Ce pondered for a moment and said, "It was probably found out that the fishman secretly provoked on the night of the accident was the golden bottle of the Mojiao Hehuan School. I think she was killed by the fishman in the middle of death, so she took revenge."

Yun Yilan was silent behind the screen for a moment, and her voice suddenly sank and said, "Then is she aware of the major event we secretly planned?"

Shangguan Ce suddenly paused slightly. In just a moment, the voice behind the screen was suddenly full of majesty.

"In my opinion, not yet."

"That's good," Yun Yilan was obviously relieved and said, "Otherwise, the matter will leak out, and many years of painstaking efforts will inevitably be lost."

Shang Guan Ce nodded and said, "Brother, don't worry."

Yun Yilan paused for a moment and said, "Have you found out the person who sneaked into the Xuanhu altar and let go of the nine-tailed sky fox demon?"

Shang Guan Ce said, "Last night, Li Xun's nephew and Ke Ruhui tracked down Jin Ping'er near Tianshui Village. I heard that he came back this morning to tell that the ghost of the Demon King Sect also appeared there and plotted, which led to Ke Ruhui being attacked and killed. Fortunately, Lu Xueqi from Qingyunmen, who came to Nanjiang last night to visit her brother's representative Dao Xuanzhen, passed by halfway and helped her, so she was able to get rid of the attack of the two demons.

"Ghost Fierce?" Yun Yilan's voice stopped for a moment and said, "Is it Zhang Xiaofan who betrayed Qingyun ten years ago?"

Shang Guan Ce nodded and said, "It was that person. In those years, the battle of Qingyun Mountain caused a sensation in the world. Zhang Xiaofan betrayed Qingyun. In just ten years, his road has made rapid progress. Now he is the first general under the Ghost King."

Yun Yilan snorted and said, "The old man Daoxuan is old, and his head is a little confused. With such a talent, he can't use it."

Shangguan Ce smiled and then said, "Li Xun's nephew came back and said that he suspected that the person who sneaked into the Xuanhu altar that night was a ghost, and he wanted to save the nine-tailed Tianhu. Without the magic of our secret spell of Burning Valley, only the Xuanhujian of the essence of all fires can In his opinion, I'm afraid that the mysterious fire is on the ghost.

Yun Yilan was silent for a while and suddenly said, "What do you think?"

Shang Guan Ce's face changed through the screen. After a moment, he said respectfully, "I also think it's possible."

Yun Yilan's voice came from behind the screen and said, "When I met Dao Xuan Laodao, he boasted to be famous and decent. He always held the idea of letting go and not killing mistakes, and praised me in this way. Do you remember?"

Shangguan Ce was stunned. I don't know why Yun Yilan suddenly mentioned such a long-term thing, but he only stopped and said, "Yes, I was also with my brother at that time. I remember clearly that Dao Xuanzhen really said so."

Yun Yilan smiled faintly and said, "But what was the mood when he hit the disciple named Zhang Xiaofan with the ancient sword of the Jade Dynasty ten years ago? I'm afraid it's better to kill the wrong one than let it go!"

Shangguan Ce was silent.

Yun Yilan smiled in a low voice and then said, "Go ahead!" You'd better host this matter.

Shang Guan Ce hesitated for a moment, and still asked, "That ghost..."

Yun Yilan's voice came clearly from behind the screen.

"It's better to kill the wrong than to let it go!"

The muscles on Shangguan's face moved, and then he nodded and said, "Yes."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Soon after, his figure disappeared into the dark lane. After a moment, the low sound of the mechanism sounded. Obviously, he opened the secret door and went out.

In the silent stone room, Yun Yilan's laughter suddenly sounded, with a trace of desolation and a trace of sarcasm: "You put all your thoughts on Xun'er, saying that he guessed it. Do you think I don't know? Three hundred years ago, you lost your duty, but three hundred years later, brother! You still haven't grown much!"

"Hehe, hehe..."

The desolate and bleak laughter slowly echoed in the cold stone room.

After leaving Tianxiangju, Shangguan Ce walked out of the door. Somehow, with his practice, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He calmed down, meditated for a moment, and then walked outside. Along the way, he came to a rather majestic hall. There were three words hanging on the plaque:

Mountain and River Hall.

This name is matched with this tall and majestic hall, which really smells a little like the world. I don't know if it was because when the ancestors of the incense valley built this hall to meet guests, I also thought that one day it would be the best in the world.

Shang Guan Ce thought so in his heart and slowly walked in.

There are people sitting in the hall. Except for the disciples of Fenxiang Valley standing aside, the guests here are mainly the right people who come to greet. There are about a dozen people, and Li Xun is sitting with them.

In the eyes of Shangguan Policy, the most important thing is actually the two people sitting at the top.

Lu Xueqi.

Law phase.

These two outstanding disciples of today's two famous schools come from the sect that represents the sect behind them, so although they are not as old as other old people, they are in the front.

Fa Xiang is still a moon-white monk's robe, with a kind smile on his face, talking to Li Xun with a smile, and dealing with it decently. Li Xun and Fa Xiang have known each other for a long time, and they are also a little happy to meet each other. They talk happily, but between talking and laughing, his eyes glanced at Lu Xueqi, who was sitting next to Fa Xiang from time to time.

Shang Guan Ce saw this situation in his eyes. At this time, when everyone saw him enter the hall, they all stood up one by one. Shangguan Ce returned the salute with a smile and went to the upper seat. He also looked at Lu Xueqi and Fa Xiang unexpectedly.

The two people saluted him at the same time. Lu Xueqi was still silent, and Fa Xiang smiled and said, "I haven't seen him for many years. Uncle Shangguan is as healthy as before. It's really rare."

Shang Guan Ce shook his head and said with a smile, "I'm old, I'm old, and it's useless." After saying that, he reached out and asked everyone to sit down.

He turned his mind. Over the years, Faxiang's reputation between Tianyin Temple and the right path in the world has been in full power. All parties believe that he is the next successor of Tianyin Temple, so it is not unexpected that he came on behalf of Master Puhong of Tianyin Temple.

But in terms of Qingyun Mountain, it seems that Xiao Yicai, a disciple of Changmen, is the most valued young disciple by Dao Xuanzhen. Of course, Lu Xueqi has also been very dazzling and strong over the years. Coupled with her peerless beauty, she is talked about by the monks in the world.

Shang Guan Ce turned his mind and secretly speculated that Qingyunmen sent Lu Xueqi here. Could it be any other intention, but naturally it would not be revealed on his face. As usual, he smiled and said to everyone, "Gentlemen, I would like to thank you very much for your concern for your concern. A few days ago, the volcano erupted It's the normal change of heaven and earth. Thank you for your blessings. There is no damage to the valley.

Fa Xiang smiled and said, "Amitabha, this is the best. However, after hearing this rumor, Elder Yun Yilanyun, the owner of Burning Fragrance Valley, seemed to have something wrong. My mentor, Master Puhong, has always made friends with Elder Yun, so he asked me to come to greet him.

As soon as he said this, he said the thoughts of most people here. After all, the action of Burning the incense valley is strange, especially when such a big thing happened, but Yun Yilan, the owner of the valley, never appeared, which is really strange.

For a moment, everyone echoed and gathered their eyes on Shangguan Ce.

Shangguan Ce smiled and said, "Actually, to tell you the truth, I just came from Tianxiangju, the owner's residence."

The voice of everyone's "ah" and "oh" suddenly sounded. The superior officer treated everyone a little calmly. He stood up, arched his hand to everyone, and said with a smile, "You care for beauty. I have reported to the Lord of the valley one by one, and the Lord of Cloud Valley is very grateful. It's just that Brother Yun is indeed at a critical time. He comes out to see guests in any way. It's rude. Please forgive me.

After saying that, he smiled and hugged his fist, and Li Xun, who was beside him, also stood up and saluted with him.

Everyone looked at each other in consterance. After a while, Fa Xiang stood up, smiled and said, "Since the Shangguan benef has said so, Elder Yun must be in good health, and we are also relieved. I'm really sorry to bother you."

Shang Guan Ce and Li Xun said at the same time, "Where, where."

Fa Xiang glanced at Lu Xueqi beside her, but saw that the woman beside her was expressionless, almost like ice, especially her face, almost pale and transparent, with a faint trace of depression.

Fa Xiang smiled bitterly in his heart and knew that Lu Xueqi would not take the initiative to speak anyway, so he had to tell Lu Xueqi's share for her and said, "Elder Yun is in good health, that's the best. In addition, Brother Li Xun just said that there seems to be a demon demon to mess with ghosts this time. I don't know if there is anything we can help with?

Shang Guan Ce meditated for a moment and said, "The demons have many tricks, and they love to fall into the well. It's really hateful to take advantage of the natural disaster to secretly attack the valley. Fortunately, we defended them closely and drove them out of the valley. Although we can't give up on this matter, but now we can't find them for a while. Fenxiang Valley has sent out many disciples. To this day, in addition to some little people, only Li Xun's nephew and Lu Xueqi's daughter Lu tracked down the golden bottle of the magic religion, but unfortunately let her run away. Now I don't know how to track it down?"

Fa Xiang frowned, and everyone else was speechless, and the magic religion is now powerful, and Jin Ping'er is a famous hot-handed woman in the world. Some righteous people with low Taoism may not want to provoke her.

And here in the incense valley, for various reasons, in fact, I don't want other factions to intervene.

At this moment, Shangguan Ce winked at Li Xun. Li Xun agreed, took a step forward, arched his hand and said, "Thank you for your kindness here, but Burning Valley will do its best. Although it takes time to investigate this matter, so don't bother you..."

"Slow down!"

Suddenly, a cold word came from him.

Everyone was stunned. Looking back, it turned out to be Lu Xueqi, the frost woman who had been silent.

This cold woman, who is high in the eyes of the world, has a cold face, but in her cold eyes, there is a faint glide at this moment, and she doesn't know what she is thinking in her heart?

"Those demon demons," her voice echoed in everyone's ears. "I mostly went to a place called "Qilidong."

Other people suddenly talked about it one after another. Only Li Xun's body was shocked, and there was a strange look in Lu Xueqi's eyes.

"When I fought with those demon demons last night, my brother Li Xun and I heard the demon girl Jin Ping'er..." Her voice said to this, paused for a moment, and then returned to normal, and said, "To the ghost of the demon demon king sect, "Qili Thong" three words."

Shangguan Ce frowned and looked at Li Xun. Li Xun somehow did not tell himself the news.

On the hall, everyone's eyes fell on the incense valley and other people for a moment. Shangguan's mind turned around, and then smiled and said, "I didn't expect Miss Lu to have a clue. In this case, I immediately sent someone to investigate. As for your peers, in fact, you don't have to go. After all, I came to greet our owner. So your heart, I'm so humble.

Everyone agreed.

In the voice of the crowd, Li Xun quietly stood behind the superior officer and looked at Lu Xueqi. Last night, he tracked down Jin Ping'er. First, Jin Ping'er's Taoism was no less than him. Second, Jin Ping'er had always been deceitful, and finally got rid of him. When he was angry, he remembered that Lu Xueqi was still in the Tianshui abandoned village and confronted the ghost of the Demon King Sect, he hurried back.

Unexpectedly, halfway, he met Lu Xueqi, who came back with a sword. After meeting, he couldn't help but be shocked. At that time, Lu Xueqi seemed to have lost her soul. Her face was pale without a trace of blood, and her white clothes were a little red, which was the traces of blood.

In panic, he shouted repeatedly, which seemed to call Lu Xueqi back from the strange mood, but he just looked at him silently and went straight back to the incense valley.

What happened to this cold woman and the ghost who used to be with her in the abandoned Tianshui cottage?

Is it a fierce fight? Is it a speech?

Somehow, once Li Xun thought of this in his heart, an inexplicable anger surged up in his heart.

His face changed with his mind, and these did not escape the eyes of the superior policy and the law.

It's just that these two people didn't say a word, smiling and talking happily.

Finally, the sects who decided to give other greetings turned around. Because of the deep friendship with Fenxiang Valley, and the news was provided by Lu Xueqi, Lu Xueqi and Faxiang stayed and went to Qilitong with the people sent by Fenxiang Valley to have a good look.

And almost at the same time, Gui Li and Xiao Bai appeared in front of Ma Tou Mountain with Xiao Hui.

Looking at this high mountain shaped like a horse's head, Xiao Bai smiled and said, "It is said that there is a deep hole in this mountain, and there is a dog god believed by Miao people. There is a narrow mountain road at the foot of the mountain, which only accommodates one person to walk. When you walk in, it is Qilidong where the Miao people live.

Gui Li looked at the mountain in front of him with no expression on his face, walked forward silently without saying a word. From last night until now, he hasn't said a word.

Xiaobai stood behind and looked at his back, but there was a faint smile on the corners of his mouth. He turned his head and patted Xiaohui lying on his shoulder and said with a smile, "Then let's go. "

Xiaohui squeaked twice, grinned, suddenly jumped off her shoulder, ran three steps and two steps, rushed to the ghost's shoulder, sat down, turned around and waved to Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai shook his head slightly and smiled, and followed.