Folklore: The baby starts the game, and the mother takes off her painted skin

After passing through the thick and cold clouds, we have actually reached the top of the Soul-Clearing Cliff.

After Liu Bai passed the old man, he looked up again and found that he was only fifteen or sixteen feet away from the top of the mountain.

The top of the Soul-Cleansing Cliff is a platform, which Liu Bai couldn't see clearly at first when he was at the foot of the mountain.

But when he got here, he realized that there was actually a figure on the platform at the top of the mountain, but he could only vaguely see the top of the person's head.

Wearing a sheepskin felt hat, it is difficult to tell whether he is a man or a woman.

Liu Bai sensed that the pressure was already very great at this point, and the gusts of soul-cleansing wind made his soul shiver uncontrollably.

This kind of coldness and pain has nothing to do with the body, but is a pain that penetrates deep into the soul.

But... I can still bear it!

Liu Bai felt that he had not reached his limit yet. If that was the case, he could go up a little further, preferably... to the top of the mountain.

Only by reaching the top of the mountain and taking a plant of Misang Vine can you maximize the effectiveness of this place.

"call--"

Liu Bai let out a long breath and started climbing again.

At this point, every time you take a step, you have to slow down for a while before you can take the next step, but it doesn’t matter.

Isn't this process of climbing a kind of sharpening of one's soul?

The more you hone yourself, the stronger your determination to attain enlightenment will become.

Liu Bai didn't know how much time had passed, he only knew that he went up to a height of about 25 feet. At this point, he looked pale and was about to fall.

He even thought about looking up at the person on the top of the mountain, but he couldn't do it.

It seems... this is all we can get.

As soon as the thought came to his mind, Liu Bai felt that the energy in his heart seemed to be dissipating, but at this moment, the door of the shrine and temple in his body suddenly opened.

His originally shaky body suddenly stopped because... his soul merged into his body, helping him temporarily block part of the soul-purifying wind.

He also breathed a sigh of relief.

Even raising my head wasn't that difficult anymore.

He slowly raised his head and saw the figure sitting on the platform at the top of the mountain...under the sheepskin felt hat was a skeleton.

This person has already passed away here.

Moreover, Liu Bai also saw bits of golden light on his white bones, indicating that the person who had passed away here was a person who had attained enlightenment.

Want to come here to break through to become a demigod.

But in the end he died here. Liu Bai looked closely and found that there were many golden spots on this man's body, which showed that he was definitely a top-notch strong man in proving the Dao.

Come to think of it, if one doesn't even understand the path to enlightenment, how can one dare to come here to seek the opportunity to ascend to demigod status?

But I don’t know how long this man has been dead here. Even the soul-purifying wind can’t blow away his bones.

Thoughts flashed through Liu Bai's mind one by one.

After resting for a while, his originally trembling soul returned to normal.

He also began to climb again.

With the assistance of his primordial spirit, the pressure was relieved, and Liu Bai came to the top of the Soul-Cleansing Cliff step by step.

At this point, the clouds are all below the mountain, and everywhere you look is a sea of ​​clouds.

It really made Liu Bai feel like he was looking down on all the other mountains, and he even wanted to shout from the top of the mountain.

But in the end, I still held it back. It didn't matter if I shouted.

If the old man below happened to sense a glimmer of opportunity to attain enlightenment, and was killed by my shouting, that would be a great sin.

After Liu Bai adjusted for a moment, he slowly walked forward to the white skeleton.

Judging from the traces of white bones on his body, he had obviously been sitting in meditation for a long time, but this sheepskin felt hat must be a good thing. After being blown for so long, it is still intact.

Liu Bai naturally wanted to take the sheepskin felt hat away. It would be better to recycle it than to leave it exposed to the wind and sun.

But when he picked it up casually, he found that the sticky hair did not move at all, as if it had taken root there.

Be particular about it.

No wonder this felt hat has been here for so long and no one has taken it away.

Liu Bai didn't take it forcefully, but squinted his eyes and looked at it carefully.

"Ok?"

Liu Bai just took a few glances and indeed found a row of faint handwriting in front of this person.

But it has been severely eroded by the wind and is difficult to see clearly.

Liu Bai also looked at it for a long time before he understood the sentence clearly.

"I, the Demon Lord of Life and Death, have been practicing walking in the Yin, refining the chessboard, crossing the creation, and working hard to prove the Great Dao for more than 2,600 years. In the end, I cannot resist the grinding and killing of the long river of time. What is the Great Dao? Alas, alas."

The handwriting became increasingly messy as the text went on, especially the two sentences "Alas", which showed the state of mind of the Lord of Life and Death before his death.

However, what Liu Bai noticed was not this point, but the words "Demon Lord of Life and Death" and "Refining Chess Board".

The chessboard of life and death...

There is still a piece of it inside Liu Bai Xumi. Judging from the handwriting and the strength of this white skeleton when it was alive.

This person might really be the original owner of the chessboard of life and death, that is, the founder.

Liu Bai did not hesitate and took out the chessboard of life and death from Xumi. As soon as the chessboard appeared, it emitted a faint white light.

Liu Bai could even feel the attraction to the chessboard coming from the dry bones.

This chessboard was indeed made by the Demon Lord of Life and Death... When Liu Bai thought of this, he loosened his hand, and the chessboard in his hand fell into the arms of the skeleton with a "pop".

The light from the chessboard gradually grew stronger until it enveloped the entire skeleton.

Immediately, the line of words in front of the skull began to change gradually, and Liu Bai looked closely.

"I never thought that my descendants would come here. It seems that my chess of life and death has not been cut off after all. It's a pity that I have nothing to protect you. This hat on my head is still useful for practicing in the Soul Cleansing Cliff. You can take it."

The handwriting was then smoothed out by the wind, and Liu Bai could also feel that the sheepskin felt hat seemed to have a breath emanating from it.

He subconsciously caught the hat that was almost blown away by the wind, and then this white skeleton, which had been there for who knows how long, disappeared with a gust of soul-cleansing wind.

The only thing left was the chessboard that Liu Bai had just placed there.

The changes happened so fast that even Liu Bai was a little dazed.

He never thought that he would meet the owner of the chessboard of life and death here, and he never thought that there would be a chance here.

"Could it be that my chance to attain enlightenment is really here?"

Liu Bai felt a little more comforted. He looked at the felt hat in his hand and without any hesitation, he put it on his head with his backhand.

Then, the soul-cleansing wind that made his soul tremble seemed to become much gentler, but its soul-cleansing effect was not weakened at all.

It’s like I was feeling both pain and happiness before, but now after putting on this sheepskin hat, there is only happiness and no pain. It’s a good thing, really a good thing!

Even if Liu Bai put away his soul, it was still the same.

He let out a long sigh, walked a few steps to the edge of the Soul-Cleansing Cliff, and looked down at the road he came from.

The old man still sat there, motionless.

You can't even tell whether they are dead or alive. Apart from that, there is only a vast sea of ​​white clouds.

As for the other side, it's just a cliff.

Liu Bai looked for a while, and finally came to the place where the Lord of Life and Death had sat before. He took out another vine of misfortune and swallowed it into his stomach in a few mouthfuls.

But in the blink of an eye, the Vine was refined in his stomach, and his soul once again grew countless vines, spreading in all directions.

Liu Bai entered into a state of meditation like an old monk.

Compared to when he was in the Luo Family compound, he was now more calm and composed. …

On that day, in late autumn, the setting sun shone on the martial arts field at Majiazhuangzi in Huangliang Town.

At this time of day in the past, the martial arts arena should have been packed with people, but today it seemed empty, with no one there.

"Master Ma is so kind to them now. It's nothing like what he did to us back then. He could hardly come home once a month."

Hu Wei, who had grown into a handsome young man, squatted at the gate of Ma's village, looking at Huangliang Town in the distance.

Next to him, there was a fat young man standing by the door. After listening to what he said, he chuckled and said, "These idiots nowadays don't even know how to come up and compliment Master Ma on his birthday or give him some gifts."

"That's it, do you still want to go undercover in the future?"

"I'm afraid it's probably a dream."

Just as the two of them were whispering, a dull and hoarse voice came from behind them.

"Don't talk nonsense, Master Ma has repeatedly told them not to send anything."

Hu Wei did not look back at the six children, but just sighed, "Alas, Master Ma is really rich now. Back then, he would be very stingy when he asked us for a white bead. Now he is so lavish. Wow, it turns out that people who have gathered the five energies are different."

"What's wrong, Hu Wei, you son of a bitch!"

Mr. Ma, who was sitting under the eaves, tapped his pipe, glared, and shouted angrily, "You have any objections, right?"

Hu Wei patted his butt and stood up, "Come on, Master Ma, let's practice. We both gather the five energies, so who is afraid of who?"

"I should have slapped you to death against the wall right then!"

Master Ma pointed at him and cursed.

Liu Tie standing aside was naturally no longer the ignorant boy he used to be. Especially after having spent so many years in the provincial capital, he had already become a young man who knew everything.

So he could naturally understand what Master Ma meant.

After hearing this, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Hu Wei rolled his eyes and said, "Master Ma, you are so disrespectful, you actually said this to your own apprentice."

"I can say whatever I want, what's it to you?"

Mr. Ma glared and stuffed another roll of tobacco into his pipe.

Liuzi was too lazy to watch the master and disciple bickering, so he casually put the pipe in his hand on his waist and went to the kitchen.

Seeing this, Liu Tie hurriedly followed and put his arm around Sixth Senior Brother’s shoulder.

As soon as he put his hand on it, Liu Tie felt Liuzi's body stiffen, and then quickly returned to normal.

"Today's mountain meat cost me half a month's wages, which is enough to buy several green beads."

"Although it's not as good as Junior Brother Liu's, we can only make do with it."

Liuzi laughed and said, "That's great, that's great. If I hadn't followed you guys, I would never have been able to eat such delicious mountain spirit meat in my life."

While they were talking to each other, Hu Wei and Master Ma were still arguing at the door.

But their voices became quieter and quieter, and by the end of the fight, neither of them had any interest in it. Mr. Ma was smoking a cigarette, while Hu Wei was eating melon seeds.

"I heard that two brothers in Huangpiziling have become ghost walkers? So, have they come to your place to pay their respects?"

Hu Wei asked casually.

"Come, of course you should come. You're almost begging me for help written all over your face." Master Ma said with his eyes wide open.

"That would make you so happy, do you agree?"

Hu Wei was being sarcastic as usual.

But fortunately, Master Ma was used to it and just shook his head calmly, "No, I don't want to cause any trouble to you."

Asking for help from Master Ma?

What is there to ask for? Although their strength has increased a lot, they are essentially all digging for food in the same pit.

What they really wanted was Hu Wei and Liu Tie.

Of course, if I knew Liu Bai’s strength, I would have to beg him even more.

Hu Wei's speed of eating melon seeds slowed down significantly. "What's the big deal? We're all from the same hometown."

The master and the disciple chatted casually, and when it was getting dark, Liu Tie came out and called them to go back for dinner.

Today is Mr. Ma’s 70th birthday, so he naturally sits in the main seat.

At this point, Hu Wei stopped talking nonsense, held up the wine bowl, and said many words of blessing to Master Ma.

After some polite exchanges, the three disciples and one master ate to their heart's content.

Especially after the three disciples took turns to toast, Master Ma became a little drunk. When these brothers got together, it was inevitable that they would bring the topic to another person who was not there.

"It would be even better if Junior Brother Liu was here."

Liu Tie took a bite of the food and sighed.

Master Ma waved his hand and said, "He is a big shot now, very busy, doing important things to save our human race from extinction."

The person who spread the fire in Yin City was called Liu Bai, and it was no longer a secret that he came from the Blood Food City in Yunzhou.

Naturally, Mr. Ma and the others knew everything they should know.

"Tsk, I wonder if Junior Brother Liu told them about my name, Hu Wei, when he was in a place like Yincheng."

Hu Wei picked up the wine, took a sip, and said expectantly.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present felt a little jealous.

Who doesn't want to become famous?

“Want to become famous? Just rely on your own abilities. Why are you always counting on that kid Liu?” Master Ma emphasized the three words “kid Liu”.

I feel a little proud when I talk about it.

"When I came back, I went to his house from a distance and took a look, but he hadn't come back yet." Liu Tie said sullenly.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about him. He's also busy."

Master Ma waved his hand.

"By the way, have you heard any news about Qiu Qianhai? I heard a few days ago that his family also moved to the capital city."

Liuzi interrupted for the first time.

Liu Tie shook his head and looked at Hu Wei again.

"Some news says that he has already raised a Yang God, and now he has gone to the west to deal with the evil spirits that have entered the pass."

"Well, this is great news, drink!"

Master Ma slammed the table and shouted.

His face was beaming with joy, and he looked really happy.

He seemed to have drunk a little too much, so he asked casually, "What about you two? What are your plans for the future? Liuzi and I will just stay here and live in Huangliang Town."

Liu Tie and Hu Wei looked at each other and both put down their bowls and chopsticks.

"Now that I'm married, I'll probably settle down in the capital. The job is good now, and I'm not good at fighting, so I should stay there until I grow old."

"As for me..." Hu Wei said with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, "I think after I cultivate the Yin Spirit, I will go out to find a small city and set up a small sect. Then I can hear others call me Hu the Ancestor."

Hu Wei chuckled.

"It's all good."

Master Ma raised his wine bowl again, and the four of them clinked their glasses together. As the wine splashed, he laughed heartily and said, "You all have a bright future!"

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ps: If I write about them again, it will probably be in the extra chapter. (End of this chapter)