Determination 55

  Suddenly, countless rays of light shot out from the ground, like sharp arrows piercing the sky. He quickly pulled Autumn into his arms and retreated to the edge of the stone platform.

  These rays of light that shot up from the ground converged into a huge web of light, and those demonic creatures that came out later were all trapped inside.

  Autumn looked around and indeed they had temporarily escaped danger. She let out a long sigh of relief: "What a close call."

  Isn't this the legendary "magic high one foot, Tao high one zhang"? Yu Qing Zhenren had long planned to use this Heart-Devouring Demon as bait to lure out so many demons.

  Do these demons know this is a trap? No one can tell her the answer.

  Shi Er pulled on Qiu Qiu's hand and the two of them got down from the stone platform.

  "Scared?"

  "No..." Autumn replied, a bit nervously. It wasn't her first encounter with a demon, but the last time she had confronted one in front of Jade True Person, she hadn't even had time to be afraid; this time, however, she was so close to the demon.

  "Why did so many demons suddenly appear? Where did they come from? Originally, there was only one, but now a group has emerged. Later... will there be even more?"

  The child didn't make a sound.

  Yes, who can say for sure about this matter?

  The north wind wrapped in snowflakes blows on the face, making it impossible to open one's eyes and unclear about the road ahead.

  All they can hold onto is each other's hands.

  "Let's go take a look by the lake earlier." Qiuqiu said softly.

  She didn't suggest going to see the child at the first moment, because she was still unsure if there were any potential dangers or risks. What if there were traps or variables that would harm both of them?

  But things have changed now.

  Monsters suddenly appeared as if they were drilled out from the ground, and a large number of them emerged. These things happened in a place close to her, and she couldn't hide at all. Just like before, they almost lost their lives.

  At this time, you can't expect others, what about a sect? When disaster strikes, who cares about their lives and deaths.

  In such a situation, even adventure can't be helped. If that Moon Secret Realm can enhance their strength, then they absolutely cannot let go of the opportunity.

  He nodded: "Go back and prepare, we'll go tomorrow."

  Things to prepare always feel insufficient. Protective talismans, emergency medicine, and warning devices - Qiuqiu tried to put everything within reach, in case the dimensional bag was full of things and she couldn't get anything out when she encountered danger, which would be too unjust if she lost her life.

  While Shi Er was still staring at the painting, Qiu Qiu poured out all the things she had rummaged from that old antique shop and arranged them one by one beside Shi Er.

  In this regard, the child understood more than her and quickly picked out a few things.

  "Is it related?" Qiuqiu asked anxiously.

  Still don't know. Looks like it's been a while since we last met.

  Then there is hope.

  Even if these things can't provide more information about the secret realm, perhaps they can be used to make connections and discover a few more clues.

  Unconsciously, Qiuqiu had high hopes for that round moon secret realm.

  A lamp, two people. Qiū Qiū was picking up things, while the child sat there motionless as if in a trance.

  The wick jumped a little, and Qiuqiu bent down to cut off a small piece of the wick.

  He turned his head and glanced at her. The two people's eyes touched slightly.

  No need for words, but they have a deep understanding of each other.

  Although it's not as magical as the legendary mind connection, Qiuqiu feels that since she built her foundation and they met again, their intuition towards each other has grown stronger. It's as if even when Bai Tianyi is gone during the day, she can still vaguely sense his location and direction.

  Really amazing, really unscientific.

  But this feeling is really wonderful. It's also quite safe.

  That's right, it's a sense of security.

  There is someone in the world who is as close to you as this, so tacitly understood that nothing needs to be hidden from him. The two of them don't need to speak. Just eye contact can communicate quite well.

  For Qiuqiu, Dier is now and has this feeling. Others don't have it, including Shifu and Shijie, they also don't have this sense.

  He put down the old book in his hand and didn't seem to have found anything from it. He opened an old wooden box again. This box looked like nothing special except for being old. The paint on it had all peeled off, and the originally carved patterns were also worn out and unclear. The box was narrow and long, suitable for holding a fan or a pen. In short, it seemed to be something that should be placed in a study room of a landlord.

  Qiuqiu brought it back and looked at it, but didn't see anything. The child opened the box, covered it up, then opened it again, carefully examining both inside and out.

  Qiu Qiu couldn't help but ask: "Is this box also with the painting?"

  "Have you seen the painting?"

  Of course I've seen it, but Qiuqiu can't see what's so special about it. Besides, her attention is mainly focused on the painting, and the frame - she really didn't pay much attention to it.

  "Look at you."

  Qiu Qiu indeed went to take a look.

  The painting is made of wood, and it's no wonder that it has survived for so many years without rotting. It must be a masterpiece. Autumn didn't understand anything about wood, but after being reminded by Shi Er, she took another look at the painting and then looked at the wooden box again.

  "Like wood?" Qiuqiu looked more and more like it.

  "Not just wooden."

  Yes, Autumn took a closer look. The round end of the painting axis was also carved with floral patterns, slightly rounded, and felt uneven to the touch. Upon closer inspection, it seemed to be in the shape of a large goose.

  Look at the wooden box again, the flower pattern on the lid is no longer clear, but the flowers carved at both ends of the box -

  Qiu Qiu's eyes widened! The peony is like a flower.

  "Is this carved by the same person?"

  "Maybe."

  Qiu Qiu became excited: "It must be."

  There is no signature or seal on this painting, and it's impossible to find the identity of the painter. The clues are really too few, but the appearance of the box undoubtedly adds a glimmer of hope.

  Is this big goose a special mark for this person? Many famous craftsmen will leave their own unique marks on their works, some people directly leave their names, which are easy to recognize. Some people have their own unique way of leaving marks, and generally, those who are not in the industry cannot distinguish them.

  "Which senior likes to use wild geese as markers?" Qiuqiu started desperately recalling the miscellaneous books she had flipped through, but for a while, she really couldn't remember.

  This is indeed a case of "when you need it, there's not enough".

  "Come to think of it, maybe Old Man Huang or Master Jinglu might know?" Qiuqiu suggested: "After all, they are more familiar with alchemy. Old Man Huang shouldn't be around, otherwise I'll go ask Master Jinglu for guidance."

  Since this space appeared in Xiuyuan Mountain, these paintings and antiques also appeared in Heshan Town. The owner of the painting may be Wulou Sect or a predecessor of Xiuyuan Mountain. Wulou Sect is famous for its elixir, nothing else is well-known. So, it's more likely to be a predecessor of Xiuyuan Mountain.

  Perhaps Jinglu Shixiong and Huang Zhanglao can provide something useful.

  "I'll go ask Jinglu Shixiong." Qiuqiu hastily stood up: "You wait for me here."

  Jing Lu Shixiong hadn't slept yet and was organizing the materials he would use tomorrow. Qiuqiu knocked, and he responded with a voice from inside the room, then came over to open the door.

  "Quiet Autumn, sister? Why aren't you sleeping so late?"

  Qiu Qiu couldn't show his eagerness, and smiled: "While I'm rummaging through things, there's something I'd like to ask Teacher Xiong."

  "What's going on? I'm sure Master will tell us everything."

  "Senior brother, do you know if any of our Water Sword Sect's ancestors or seniors like to use a wild goose as their symbol?"

  "Wild Goose?"

  Qiu Qiu nodded slightly.

  Jing Lu Shixiong grasped his ear. He raised his head and thought for a moment: "I know that among our predecessors, some like to leave behind two curved lines, resembling a river flow, such as the Double River True Person's instrument refinement method. There are also those who leave behind an orchid flower, hmm, it seems there are also those who prefer to directly leave behind their name and seal imprint. However, many people don't have any particular preferences, for example, Huang Changlao doesn't leave any marks at all."

  Qiu Qiu felt a slight disappointment, thinking that it would be great if the person who painted was a senior from their own sect. This strange space that appeared in Xiuyuan Mountain, if a senior had discovered it earlier and left behind clues, should indicate that there were great opportunities within. Moreover, after entering, there was no danger to one's life.

  Although Jinglu Shixiong didn't hear any specific news here, however, Shi'er and Qiūqiū have already made up their minds to set off early tomorrow morning.

  The night is long and dreams are many. Who knows what other monsters are waiting for them ahead? Going a little earlier, they might be able to get their hands on something that can protect their lives a little earlier.

  Two rush pads were placed side by side, and Qiuqiu and Shier continued to practice together. Although it wasn't as intense as yesterday, Qiuqiu still felt that she had gained a lot from the experience.

  After their spiritual powers converged, Qiū Qiū felt it. She seemed to have subtly touched a deeper place in Shí'ér's soul.

  That feeling can't be expressed in words either.

  The spiritual power of the child guided her, little by little, as she moved forward.

  The front should be a very wide, inclusive and bright place. Just like this person. In front of her is open and real. Although it appears cold on the surface, his inner world should be extremely rich.

  Qiu Qiu could feel Xi Er opening up her defenses, she was getting closer to him and he was also getting closer to her.

  Unfortunately, it was too short-lived, and before Qiu could perceive more, that realm was like the scenery by the roadside, flashing in her eyes, and then suddenly being thrown far away.

  After finishing, Qiuqiu still couldn't bear to part with it, wanting to come again and experience it once more.

  The child shook his head, and his eyes clearly told her that too much is as bad as too little, and it's best to follow the natural order of things.

  Okay, Qiuqiu also knows that forcing is not good, if you want something too much, it will not be achieved.

  It just feels too good...

  This is the charm of Xiuzhen, infinite unknowns, a bright and beautiful prospect, attracting countless people to rush forward like moths to flames.

  But the path of cultivating immortality is long and arduous, and those who can finally attain it are extremely few.

  "Rest now, there's still something important tomorrow."

  Qiu Qiu responded with a sound, she originally thought that tomorrow had such an important thing, and might not be able to sleep at night. But on the contrary, as soon as she touched her pillow, drowsiness came flooding in almost instantly, completely overwhelming her.

  ps：

  In Guilin, the air is humid and the sky feels quite blue. Had a meeting in the morning and went for a stroll in the afternoon... hehe...