Chapter 97 Shengtuo Town
Han You and Du Guhong wanted to go to the Han Palace first, and then go to the Western Regions to find the purple lotus. However, it was the middle of winter at this time. Although there was a fox robe, the imperial eagle flew in mid-air and was still cold. You can only go when the sun is shining at noon, and the rest of the time you are looking for an inn to rest. In this way, the journey will be slow. The two were afraid of missing the snow lotus bloom, so they discussed going to the Western Regions to find the snow lotus first and then take a detour to the Han Palace.
All the way, he rested for half a month. It was getting closer to the Western Regions, and the climate was even colder. The divine eagle was also a little depressed, and the terrain in the Western Regions was high. The southern wilderness where the divine eagle grew up and was not used to flying here. Han You loved the divine eagle, so he fostered the divine eagle in a reliable inn, bought two handsome horses in the Western Regions and traveled all the way to the west.
All the way to the foot of Shengtuo Mountain, the two couldn't help but be shocked. It turned out that the Shengtuo Inn at the foot of the mountain had long been overcrowded, and they were all kinds of tourists. After being inquired, they came for the purple lotus. Some are looking for their closest relatives, and some are eager to exchange for silver, all kinds of things.
Although those Jianghu guests are shocked by the romantic characters of Guhong and Han You, they have also seen the world, which is more calm than those ordinary people. There are also a few Jianghu guests. Han You once had a relationship, but the friendship was not deep. After a slight greeting, they broke up.
The two couldn't live in the inn, so they had to find a family in Shengtuo Town and asked for a room for some silver. The owner is a hunter and has some skills. Hearing that the two came for Zirui Xuelian, he advised, "You two are so young, but you have some ability. How can you compete with those Jianghu guests? It's better to go back to the Central Plains earlier!"
When he came, Fengchenzi said that this purple lotus grows on the top of Shengtuo Mountain. As soon as it blooms in 60 years, the flowers will fade in half an hour, which has the effect of rebirth to life. Therefore, there are a vast among seekers in the world. It seems that this is true. Look at the usually cold Shengtuo Town. At this time, people come and go, but it is extremely prosperous, which also attracts brokers and all kinds of people to come here to trade medicinal herbs, horses and so on.
Han You asked the hunter, "If so many people compete for the snow lotus, won't they make a big fight?"
"No, I heard from my parents that a round of fierce fighting on the top of Shengtuo Mountain every 60 years must be inevitable. It's just a little different this year!"
"What's the difference this year?" Han You said curiously.
The hunter replied: "Three years ago, a group of Jianghu visitors came to Shengtuo Mountain, known as the Purple Lotus Gang, which occupied Shengtuo Mountain for several years and has become a large gang hundreds of miles around Shengtuo Mountain. Now that a road defense has been built on the mountain, if you want to go up the mountain to find Zirui Xuelian, you must go through the territory of Zilian. Therefore, the Jianghu guests in this town are much more harmonious, all because of the Purple Lotus Gang.
Han You said calmly, "These Jianghu guests in the town are actually going to unite to deal with the Purple Lotus Gang!"
"Exactly, it's just that these Jianghu guests are leaderless. In addition, they broke the defense of the Purple Lotus Gang and couldn't help fighting after finding Xuelian. Therefore, no one can predict what this alliance will be like. There must be a powerful gang to lead everyone.
Hearing this, Duguhong couldn't help frowning. Although he knew that Zirui Xuelian was rare before, he didn't think it would be so rare. Thinking about it, the medicinal effect of this purple lotus to save life is really not easy, and it has attracted many people to compete for it.
Han You was appropriate and comforted Du Guhong and said, "We can't get it, and we don't have to ask Xuelian to save our lives. It's good to see how lively it is!"
Dugu Hong said grimly, "If you have come thousands of miles away, how can you get it? You must do your best!"
While talking, I suddenly heard someone shouting outside the door, "Is the room beautiful?" The hunter hurriedly put down the two of them. When he opened the door, he saw a big man standing at the door and asked, "Brother, do you have a room for rent?"
The hunter replied, "But unfortunately, only two have been rented!"
The big man was disappointed and was about to return and leave when he saw a person in the room running out and said in surprise, "Yan Yun!"
When Yan Yun looked up, he was also surprised and happy: "Your Highness, why did you live here?"
Then Yan Yun and the two warriors behind him connected to the room for a detailed description.
"Yan Yun, what are you doing to protect the emperor in the palace and run to this snowy mountain in the Western Regions?"
Yan Yun sighed and said, "A few months ago, the emperor's dragon was in poor health and had a serious illness. Now he is still lying in bed, and the palace doctor is in charge of the doctor. I'm afraid that this disease can be saved. It is also the emperor Hongfu Qitian, and the purple lotus that has been blooming in 60 years is about to open. Therefore, the last general came to find the snow lotus under the order of the prince!"
Han You heard that the emperor was seriously ill, and suddenly felt a colic in his heart. He lost his voice and said, "What are the symptoms of your father?"
"It's not good, sometimes awake and sometimes sleepy, and muttered the princess's name!"
Han You was even more sad. He wished he could go back to the Han Palace to see the emperor immediately, but Du Guhong said, "In this case, it is reasonable for us to assist General Yan to find Zirui Xuelian."
"The 20 forbidden soldiers brought by the last general this time are all first-class masters, but I heard rumors all the way that Shengtuo Mountain taught the Purple Lotus Gang, and I was really anxious. Yan Yun made a poisonous oath to leave the palace this time. If she doesn't have purple lotus, she will not return to the Han Palace!"
In this way, the situation has changed sharply. Originally, the purple lotus snow lotus was not available, but now it is a must. Let's not mention the Purple Lotus Gang, which is full of Jianghu guests in Shengtuo Town, which is extremely difficult to deal with. The more Han You wants to become more and more impatient. He settled down and asked Yan Yun, "How's Xiuxiu?"
"Xiuxiu Shanghao, just misses the princess and often urges me to speak well in front of the emperor, and the Pope issued an edict to return to the palace. It's just that the emperor lives a simple, and even the last general can't serve him all the time. Now there is nothing else to say except Mo's brothers and sisters. In his words, he was very dissatisfied.
Dugu Hong said, "Now it's important to think about how to win the snow lotus!"
"When I just entered the town, I heard everyone talking about going up the mountain. First, except for the Purple Lotus Gang, the rest of the people will rely on their own luck. Whoever finds the snow lotus first will belong to whom, and others can't compete for it. Having said that, it's just that it involves life, I'm afraid..."
"Do you know the period of the alliance?"
"Three days later, at Shengtuo Inn."
Han You thought for a moment and turned to the hunter and said, "Big brother, can you rent this with us and find another family and friends to live in?"
The hunter was embarrassed for a while and promised, "I don't care if I go into the mountain to hunt for a month or two. It's just that the wife and children are not easy to deal with. Well, I took them back to my mother's house to stay for a while. Just...just this rent?"
Of course, the rent is not a problem. Yan Yun found a large amount of gold, which is enough for hunters to have no worries about food and drink. The hunter smiled and pretended to take his wife and children away. Han You ordered again, "Don't reveal our identity!"
The hunter naturally agreed: "Who will leak it to? Before the beginning of spring next year, it will be yours!"
Now the situation is dangerous, and it is necessary to be cautious. Han You has been wandering around the world for three years and has some experience, let alone the appearance of an ignorant little girl.
Yan Yun recruited warriors to transform the hunter's house. Except for Han You to live alone in the bedroom, the rest were all Datong shops, and more than 20 people crowded ordinary houses.
After living for three days, at the time of the Jianghu Guest Association, there was a sea of people around the Shengtuo Inn. Han Youyanyun and others were among them. I saw an old man with silver beard standing on the inn platform and said loudly, "All heroes, Zirui Xuelian is a god-given, which can be obtained by anyone who is predestined. Now the Purple Lotus Gang occupies Shengtuo Mountain, blocking the road and preventing us from going up the mountain to find lotus. How can a good man agree? I am the owner of Chujiazhuang in the Central Plain and come to ask for medicine for my mother. Now that I see this unhungrate thing, even if I give up my mother's life, I will ask Zilian for justice. I only hope that all the heroes will work together. First, except for the Purple Lotus Gang, and then by fate, whoever finds the purple lotus will belong to him. Do the heroes think this method is feasible?
Everyone was reasonable, and the owner said, "The country can't be without a king, and the army can't be without a general. Zilian Gang has operated Shengtuo Mountain for several years and has a wide foundation. If it is coaxed, it is bound to teach you to break through. Lao Qiao's opinion, but choose a leader. How about everyone act according to the order? Old and talented, self-recommended leader, can you accept it?"
As soon as this statement came out, it was a group of heroes, and they were not convinced. Unexpectedly, a mean man sneer said, "You also have a silver beard. That old mother is 90 years old and has died. What is the waste of purple lotus?" Lord Chu Zhuang was furious when he heard the words, so he wanted to jump down and fight with the mean man.
It was chaotic for a moment, and Han You and others shook their heads.
After two hours of direct discussion, there was no result. Everyone was also discouraged and was about to disperse. Suddenly, I saw a handsome horse coming, and the man on the horse was holding a flag. On the flag was a blooming purple snow lotus. Some people said, "This flag is the flag of the Purple Lotus Gang, and the flag is painted with purple lotus."
Before the disciples of the Purple Lotus Gang ran into the inn, they shouted and asked, "Who is the leader?"
The heroes were silent, and no one could refer to. When the man saw this, he took out something from his arms and said loudly, "The master of the Purple Lotus Gang has an order to give this matter to your leader. If there is no leader, he hangs on the inn to teach the world to know!"
After saying that, he immediately flew to the eaves of the inn and shook the thing. It turned out to be an eight-foot-long silk, with eleven big characters in the book: The woman who got the Condor Heroes, got the purple lotus!
He also said, "The master has an order. If anyone sends the Condor Heroes to the Shengtuo Palace, he will send the snow lotus. Otherwise, those who go up the mountain privately will be killed!"
All the world visitors know the name of the goddess chivalrous woman, but there are not many people who know it. Now they look around to inquire. Han You quickly lowered his head and hid behind Dugu Hongyan Yun. But in my heart, I wonder that the leader of the Purple Lotus Gang has never known him for all his life. It's really strange to exchange it for himself with the purple lotus. Dugu Hongyan Yun was also shocked and did not dare to talk about it. He quickly protected Han You and walked back to the hunter's house.
However, Han You suddenly thought that when he arrived in Shengtuo Town three days ago, he met Jianghu guests!