Tomb Robber: I, Chen Yulou, am dedicated to cultivating immortality!

Laughing, scolding and angry.

The four of them took advantage of the fact that it was getting dark and went down the mountain from the Chunyang Palace on Aoshan Mountain.

Different from the unknown, expectation and confusion before climbing.

It has only been half a day in the mountains, but the harvest has far exceeded imagination.

Got to see several real people.

Glimpse of the trace of Xuande Cave.

He also found the real ruins of Caolou Temple and took out several treasures from them. Not only were there things that were of great benefit to his cultivation, but they also completed the Xuan Dao's Qi-transforming foundation-building skills.

Especially the latter.

Just for the Taixuan Sutra, their trip to Mount Zhongnan was worthwhile.

Looking at the lingering smiles on Partridge Whistle and the old foreigner’s brows, one could tell that they, the fellow disciples, had not even recovered from the huge surprise.

But compared to these.

What made Chen Yulou most gratified was the competition on Daxueping.

Hearty.

Benefited a lot!

Master Zhaohu is worthy of being the direct descendant of the Sword Immortal School. Although he won by a small margin in the end, he himself knows that his victory was not due to his swordsmanship but his realm.

There is a world of difference between the cave heaven and the golden elixir.

Master Zhaohu had only just condensed his golden elixir, but even so, he was still able to fight him for dozens of moves with his superb Pure Yang swordsmanship.

Even the last sword.

It still scares him to this day.

If he closed his eyes slightly, he could still seem to see a blazing white light in his mind and sea of ​​consciousness, the sword energy was like a waterfall, and the artistic conception was like the collapse of the sky and the earth.

No wonder there is a saying circulating in the cultivation world.

Among cultivators of the same level, there are no cultivators other than sword cultivators and thunder cultivators.

The sword cultivator's advantage lies in his sharpness, with an unmatched edge that can kill a dragon, while the thunder cultivator's advantage lies in his sheer power, and can crush the enemy with a force as powerful as the collapse of the sky.

but……

It is hard to find any trace of sword cultivators in the world.

I had a casual chat with Master Zhaohu before, and apart from the Chunyang Palace Sword Immortal Sect, there is only the Wudang Mountain Dan Sword Sect.

The rest, whether Huashan, Qingcheng, Emei, Hengshan or Songshan, are just martial arts sword sects, far from the level of Taoist swordsmanship.

As for Kunlun and Shushan.

There is a sword immortal inheritance.

However, over the past thousands of years, the descendants of these two schools have long disappeared from the world, and we can only hear of their names but never see them.

What about Lei Xiu.

It is even more shrouded in clouds and mist, and illusory.

Chen Yulou did have an ancient thunder talisman in his hand, but even he could only use it with the help of heaven and earth. It was difficult for him to control it as freely and completely as the Dragon Scale Sword.

At least in his opinion.

Even if there are people who practice thunder, they are ancient cultivators, and it is impossible for them to exist in this Dharma Ending Age.

and so.

A competition at Daxueping.

But not only did Zhao Hu Zhenren have an epiphany, he also gained a lot.

First is the Taoist swordsmanship.

It's anything but ordinary.

This means that the Taoist who took him into the mountains to practice Buddhism when he was young might be a prominent figure, and not just some charlatan who cheats and deceives people.

It is very likely the true path in some mountain.

It's just that they went down the mountain for some reasons, just like Master Zhaohu's fellow disciples, who did not want to see their inheritance cut off after going down the mountain and entering the secular world.

Or maybe the mountain gate is in decline.

I want to find a successor for my school.

It's a pity that during those years, Chen Yulou was only a few years old, at the age when he was naughty by nature. How could he calm down and focus on practicing?

Therefore, this time when he returned, he planned to find Uncle Yu and other elderly people who had lived in the family for many years, and ask them about the Taoist's visit to the village.

Maybe we can find a clue.

Besides.

the most important is.

After this competition, his understanding of sword has been qualitatively improved.

Sword moves, sword energy, and sword intent.

The moves are visible, the sword energy is invisible, and the mind is focused on the mountains and rivers.

These words seem simple.

But it is extremely difficult to fully understand it.

"call--"

"Shopkeeper, we're here!"

Walking through the mountains and forests, with strange peaks, jagged rocks, ancient pines and secluded pools, the scenery was beautiful, but Chen Yulou did not have much intention to appreciate the scenery, and kept responding to each move.

It seemed as if there were two figures facing swords in my mind.

It's like a game of chess.

Every step you take should be considered several steps ahead.

This process seemed boring, but it was actually very interesting. He was so unaware of the situation when he reached the foot of the mountain. It was only when Kunlun's reminder rang in his ears that Chen Yulou slightly opened his eyes.

There is a mountain road ahead.

It can be seen that there are many people coming and going on weekdays.

Looking across the woods, you can faintly see wisps of green smoke rising up. It should be the villagers at the foot of the mountain, making a fire and cooking before dark.

"If I remember correctly."

"Is there a small town over there in Taiping Valley?"

Retracting his gaze, Chen Yulou muttered to himself.

"Yes, Shopkeeper Chen, there is an ancient town. It's not big, but it's quite lively. Most of the merchants traveling to and from Qinling will stop by this town to stay for a while."

Yang Fang nodded.

He is quite familiar with this place.

After all, I've walked this alone before.

"That's fine. It's almost time for dinner. Let's go to the town to rest and have something hot before continuing on our journey."

He said this.

The remaining few people naturally would not refuse.

From last night till now, the group had hardly had any rest and had been on the road the whole time. Coupled with the trip to Mount Zhongnan, the physical exertion was even more astonishing.

Especially Kunlun and Yang Fang.

As a warrior.

If you want to maintain your physical fitness, every meal is essential.

During the climb, the two even prepared some dried meat and ate one from time to time to replenish their energy.

I heard that you are going to settle down in the ancient town.

How could the two of them refuse?

Chen Yulou walked in front with his hands behind his back, back and forth along the mountain road. Soon, a familiar neighing sound was heard.

"White Dragon..."

Called softly.

In an instant, a snow-white horse without a single spot of color came galloping towards him like lightning. It didn't stop until it was outside him, then lowered its head and rubbed his arm affectionately.

Seeing this scene, Yang Fang and others couldn't help but look envious.

Although their mounts are also rare species selected from hundreds of miles away, they are ultimately not as good as the exotic species in the dragon pit, which are well versed in human nature and extremely intelligent.

Even if he hadn't turned into a monster.

But I don’t want to go far.

Chen Yulou patted its head with a smile, then turned over and jumped onto the horse's back. He identified the direction and without any urging, the white dragon turned into a shadow and headed straight towards the ancient town.

Several people behind him also mounted their horses.

The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, causing the snow on the ancient trees on the roadside to fall.

Less than half a quarter of an hour.

It was already dark and the mountains were shrouded in fog. Sitting on horseback, the group of five looked into the distance and saw tiny lights lighting up one by one among the mountain peaks.

Floating in the clouds.

It looks amazing.

It was like entering a secluded market described in strange stories.

"That's it."

Yang Fang was delighted, "Shopkeeper Chen, Taipingyu Ancient Town."

Chen Yulou nodded. He had already noticed that this place was very popular. Now, looking from afar, he found that the entrance to the valley was surrounded by mountains on all sides and had an excellent location.

"Let's go find a restaurant and have a good meal."

Ever since he learned the Sixteen-Character Yin-Yang Feng Shui secret technique, Chen Yulou has become accustomed to observing the Feng Shui terrain almost everywhere he goes, and it has almost become an occupational disease.

only……

This can't be blamed on him. After all, the 800-li Qinling Mountains are the land of dragons, and no one can tell how many secrets are hidden in this deep mountain.

Watch the dynasties come and go and the world changes.

Emperors' tombs, generals' tombs, immortals' tombs, Taoist immortals, Confucian saints, over thousands of years, countless people have lived in seclusion here, or climbed to the top, worshipped the mountain, drank wine, and enjoyed the scenery.

In addition, the terrain of Taipingyukou is extraordinary.

From his superficial strategic perspective, if he had a few hundred men, he could make the ancient town impenetrable and solid, making it difficult for any number of people to break through.

With all sorts of random thoughts in their mind, and with the dim light of day, finally, after about ten minutes, the group rode into the ancient town.

Old houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties are built against the mountain.

The long bluestone-paved road can accommodate two or three horses.

What’s interesting is that most of the ancient buildings doing business on both sides of the old street have a front door and windows on the second floor. Tourists can come in to eat, and traveling merchants can do business on horseback.

I found a restaurant with decent business.

As soon as the few people got off the horses, the waiter who was greeting customers at the door came forward with a smile, took the reins, and led the horses to the backyard to feed and brush them. Another waiter welcomed the group into the store.

Found a seat by the window.

I ordered some local specialties at random.

Of course, drinks are essential.

Previously at the old dock at Shibalipu, the liquor sold in that store was so spicy and strong that it was difficult for anyone except Chen Yulou to swallow it.

Now I finally found a restaurant.

How could I miss it?

However, it was also because of that lesson that Yang Fang asked specifically.

Got repeated assurances from the restaurant waiter.

He felt relieved, then waved his hand, signaling the waiter to serve the wine and food.

"Brother Yang Fang, how far is this place from Fangjiashan?"

While waiting for the food, Chen Yulou looked around. Most of the people in the store were traveling merchants from all over the place, and all kinds of accents could be heard.

Listen to their chat about all sorts of things.

Chen Yulou asked casually.

"Based on our schedule, it will probably take another day and a half."

"That's not bad."

According to their plan, they would first cross the Qinling Mountains and enter Fangjiashan in Yang County.

Jin Suanpan took him to the mountains for many years.

The most important thing is that there are many acquaintances there.

The master has been running the business there for many years. If you ask around, you might be able to get some information.

"Come on, distinguished guests, the dishes are all served."

"I will be waiting beside you."

While talking.

All the food and drinks were served.

Kunlun nodded and calmly threw over a small coin. The guy had obviously never seen such a scene before, and he looked at a loss as he held the coin in his hand.

"Go ahead."

"I'll call you when I have instructions."

"okay."

Hearing this, the guy finally reacted, put the copper coin into his pocket, thanked Lian Lian, and then retreated carefully to a distance.

"To deal with the ways of the world, one must be 60% as skilled as a kidnapper."

"Kunlun, you have become a bad boy."

This scene could not escape Chen Yulou's sight, and he couldn't help but make a joke.

You know, in the past, this kind of thing would never have happened to him.

Kunlun scratched his head, "No way... I'm just not used to being stared at."

"Okay, let's eat."

Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.

This is not a bad thing. When you are out, being more worldly-wise can help you avoid a lot of trouble.

Kunlun’s character used to be too hard, like a rock, so only a few of them could get away with it. When they traveled around the world, they actually ran into obstacles everywhere.

Tried a few meals.

It can only be said that it is just okay, not particularly outstanding. Chen Yulou was not surprised. After all, it is just a small town in the mountains, and most of the people who come and go are traveling merchants.

Quantity is far more important than appearance, aroma and taste.

After just a quick taste, Chen Yulou turned to hold the porcelain cup. The wine in the cup was clear in color. He took a sip and it was similar to what the waiter said, a mellow type, more fragrant than strong.

His requirements for wine are much higher than those for tea.

This wine is just average.

However, Yang Fang and his companions liked it quite a lot.

Chen Yulou naturally would not spoil the fun, he just drank slowly by himself.

The meal went quickly.

Wait until the two jars of wine are empty.

The group of people went straight to the guy who was not far away.

I thought they wanted to book a room, but when he heard that they had to travel overnight, the waiter's face was full of surprise. He waved his hands and said that there were a lot of wild animals in the mountains, and there were also bandits.

"nothing."

"Just go to the backyard and get the horse."

Seeing his worried face, Chen Yulou didn't want to explain too much and just smiled.

"That……"

"Everyone, please be careful."

"If you really encounter trouble, just return to town. Those people don't dare to come."

Hearing this, several people couldn't help but smile at each other.

If we really encounter bandits, those people should be the ones to worry about.

Go downstairs to settle the bill.

When he walked out of the door, the waiter was already waiting outside with the horses. When he saw them taking the reins and mounting the horses, he realized that these guests were not joking, but really wanted to break into the Qinling Mountains at night.

"Thank you very much, little brother."

"See you someday if we are lucky enough."

After casually bowing, the group walked through the night with smiles, heading towards the end of the town.

Wait until you leave the ancient town.

The night grows darker.

The cold dew fell on the treetops and weeds. As the horse galloped past, the cold air splashed everywhere. The deep mountains were as silent as death. In the coldest days of winter, even birds were rarely seen. Only some unknown insects were chirping softly under the soil.

The thunderous sound of horse hooves broke the silence along the way.

Occasionally wild animals can be seen.

However, they didn't need to take any action. The animals that could sense their aura from afar and had a keen sense of danger fled early.

As for the bandits, they were not seen at all.

After all, it's such a cold night.

Who would rob people on the road?

I guess he went to bed early and fell asleep.

The five people in the group each had a lantern hanging on their horse's back, lighting up the night as they crossed mountains and ridges. Before they knew it, the lights burned out and the pitch-black sky turned into azure blue, but no one showed any intention of stopping.

Sometimes I feel really sleepy.

That is to pick up the kettle on the side of the horse's back, tilt your head back and take a sip of the liquor.

The clear wine churns in my stomach.

The fire rushed into the top of my head.

While driving away fatigue, the coldness in the body is also swept away.

After passing Huashan and Shaohua, the rolling Qinling Mountains were finally left behind the horses, and the endless waters of the Yellow River came into view.

I have seen many large rivers and lakes.

Until we walked along the bank of the Yellow River, there was mud and sand everywhere, and big boats were floating back and forth on the river. In the coldest days of winter, the men fishing on the small rafts were still shirtless, casting their fishing nets again and again.

The feeling of shock is simply beyond description.

There is only an indescribable feeling of desolation and heaviness.

No wonder Yang Fang always looked down on the Three Rivers and Four Lakes. Now that they have seen it with their own eyes, everyone finally understands the gap.

Among the four of them.

Only Partridge Whistle has been to both sides of the Yellow River.

Riding on horseback, his face was full of memories.

Along the Yellow River Ancient Trail.

We walked for another half a day.

Finally, the fishing boats on the river collected their nets and returned to the port.

They also arrived at the territory of Yang County.

"Everyone, let's go to the county first. Master Meng, who taught me boxing and kicking, lives in the east of the city. He and my master have known each other for many years, so maybe we can get some information from him." (End of this chapter)