When He Zhizhou woke up, it was already dawn.

The rain from last night finally stopped, and a hazy fish belly white was reflected from the gaps between the mountains. The misty mountains were moistened by the rain and looked even more emerald. A bird's cry pierced the silence, bringing a faint glow of the sunset.

Mingkong's Vajra Shield was like a huge umbrella, emitting an obvious bright Buddha light, covering everyone present.

Many monks had not woken up yet, and were resting in various places, either leaning or lying down. Apart from him, there were only two awake people sitting side by side, seemingly discussing something.

They were Mingkong and Xu Ye.

He Zhizhou moved forward a little.

Mingkong whispered, "Changyue Peak is the deepest part of Xiaochong Mountain. Going further ahead, there is an endless deep sea. Perhaps it is because of this unique terrain that the extremely precious holy spiritual plant, the Silver Silk Fairy Leaf, was able to grow."

Xu Yi nodded in understanding, "So, everyone came here for the Silver Silk Fairy Leaf, but the black bird guarding this place would not let them go, so the young master set up this diamond shield to avoid danger."

He had made sufficient preparations before coming to Xiaochong Mountain, so he naturally knew about Changyue Peak.

The Silver Silk Fairy Leaf, like the Tianxin Grass, is a rare treasure from heaven and earth. Although many people know that the former was born in Changyue Peak, for some reason, a huge black bird has been hovering on the top of the peak, not allowing the monks who come to search for treasure to get close, so even after so many years, the silver silk fairy leaf has not been picked.

"All holy spiritual plants have spiritual energy. The reason why the black bird is guarding the silver silk fairy leaf is probably to absorb the spiritual energy and help it cultivate."

Mingkong lowered his eyebrows and looked down, and a few strands of scarlet hair fell on his long eyelashes. "Its strength is unfathomable. I'm afraid that even if we join forces, it will be difficult to win."

In fact, Master, you only know this move of Vajra Shield. Even if we join forces with you, it seems to be no different from fighting alone.

He Zhizhou ruffled his messy hair and interrupted with sleepy eyes: "What should we do next? Do we have to stay here and wait for the secret realm to be closed and automatically send us out?"

Xu Ye looked at him with a complicated look: "The hearing and smell of the black bird are extremely sharp. It can even sense the spiritual energy in all things. If we go out now, we will be caught by it immediately. But Master Mingkong Master, tell me..."

Mingkong looked at him and smiled leisurely: "Actually, there is one thing I didn't tell you."

As soon as he said this, He Zhizhou subconsciously felt something was wrong, and listened attentively to him continuing: "My spiritual power is limited, and this diamond shield can only support two hours at most."

He Zhizhou took a breath: "So after two hours, we will become charcoal-grilled human skewers for Xuanniao?"

"If it only needed to protect one person, the Diamond Shield could have lasted for a long time."

Xu Ye frowned, "But Master Mingkong distributed it to us, which greatly increased the load on our spiritual power, and that's why it couldn't last too long."

In other words, Mingkong had the chance to save himself, but he was willing to give up the chance to survive for the sake of the monks around him whom he had never met.

When the Diamond Shield was broken, he would have very little spiritual power left, and even if he ran away, he would definitely be the last one to run, and there would be no possibility of survival.

He Zhizhou originally thought that this man was just an unreliable little monk, but after hearing this, his heart shuddered: "How can this be! Then, then, then, then you let us out quickly! Are you really planning to play "And Then There Were None"? " "

I have told the donor that killing is useless and compassion is the best. I practiced the Vajra Body Protection Skills in order to save the world and stop killing. Now that I can fight for a glimmer of life for you, I have completed my "Buddhist Path."

Mingkong shook his head and smiled: "Endure hardship and labor, prosper and be of great use, keep your noble heart, and move forward steadily. Life and death cannot do anything to me."

Xu Ye was stunned when he heard this: "Young master, what do you mean by the last sentence?"

Mingkong's smile froze on his face.

Mingkong: "I ate raw cabbage yesterday, it tasted pretty good. Are you hungry?" He

actually changed the subject directly! This change of subject was too abrupt!

He Zhizhou finally understood that although this man looked like an artistic young man, he actually knew nothing about those Buddhist literatures. Occasionally he would quote scriptures, but he just picked out some remembered sentences, and in fact he had no idea what they meant.

Three seconds ago, he was really stupid for thinking Mingkong was a little handsome.

"This won't work."

Xu Ye gripped the long sword at his waist, his brows locked: "I have already planned it. When the diamond shield is broken, I will rush out first to attract the full attention of the black bird. You can take the opportunity to escape, don't worry about me."

He took a deep breath and handed something to He Zhizhou.

It turned out to be a folded white paper, with a few large characters written on the outermost layer: The tenth draft of the suicide note.

Below that was a line of small characters that looked like dog crawling:

Senior Sister Su, don't be sad. Although I'm dead, I will always be by your side. When you feel lonely in the middle of the night, look behind you, and you may see my shadow accompanying you.

He Zhizhou: ...

If this sentence is translated, wouldn't it mean "I will not let you go even if I become a ghost"? How much do you hate this Senior Sister Su that you didn't forget to tell her ghost stories before you died?

He Zhizhou didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He took the suicide note with a complicated expression. Suddenly, he heard Mingkong say, "You two don't have to be so pessimistic. You can never become a Buddha by practicing in favorable circumstances. No one knows whether you can encounter new opportunities until the last moment."

Xu Yi was stunned: "Opportunity?"

The young monk raised his long eyelashes, and his black eyes were reflected by the morning sun, reflecting a white shadow on the horizon: "Isn't that it?"

The two sword practitioners beside him raised their heads at the same time, and showed very surprised expressions at the same time. He Zhizhou called out softly: "Ningning!"

I saw the sword light not far away getting closer and closer, more dazzling than the morning sun that cut through the yin and yang.

A young girl jumped off the sword and was slightly startled when she saw the two of them: "Why are you here? Didn't we agree to meet at the river where we ate fish before?"

"I'm not afraid of heights--"

No.

He Zhizhou stopped talking halfway and looked up at the sky reflexively.

The black bird's sense of smell and perception is far superior to that of humans. When he and Xu Ye first came here, it discovered their tracks.

Now Ningning came unprepared, and it was daytime... The beast would definitely come immediately after hearing the news.

Xu Ye obviously thought the same thing as him, and immediately lowered his voice and said, "Be careful! There are man-eating black birds lurking here, and they may have discovered you!"

Ningning raised her head and looked around the sky.

All she could see was the chaotic sky at dawn, with clouds moving slowly and the wind not even waking up. The surroundings were so quiet that it seemed as if time had stopped. There was nothing unusual.

"Did the donor bring any precious spiritual plants?"

Mingkong did not show any confusion, but smiled as usual. After seeing the other party nod, he explained slowly: "The black bird has a keen sense of smell and strong perception. The reason why it can detect our presence from a distance is because it can sense the spiritual energy in the body of each cultivator."

He paused, giving the dazed He Zhizhou some time to think: "And the holy spiritual plants will emit a richer aura than the cultivators, thereby completely covering up that part of herself - for the black bird far away, this donor is no different from the surrounding flowers and plants."

He Zhizhou suddenly realized: "Auspicious clothes!"

Xu Ye breathed a sigh of relief: "Why are you here? What happened in the ancient woods?"

He felt extremely guilty for being taken away by He Zhizhou when he was injured and escaped. Seeing Ning Ning was safe and sound, he finally let go of his worries.

"The thousand-year-old dragon blood tree in the ancient wood forest was invaded by evil spirits, but fortunately it has been solved by Pei Ji."

Ning Ning said briefly, "But he forcibly broke through the sea of ​​consciousness to stimulate his potential, and now the situation is very bad. Senior Sister Su Qinghan said that the silver silk fairy leaves here can save him."

"Senior Sister Su?" Xu Ye grinned excitedly, "Did you meet her? Where is she now? Didn't she come with us?"

Ning Ning shook her head, "She is taking care of Pei Ji."

Thinking of the situation in the ancient wood forest, Ning Ning's eyes dimmed.

At that time, her eyes were blocked by the demonic energy. She could only hear the strong wind and the roar of swords around her. The strong smell of iron and rust was like a sea of ​​blood. The moment the demonic energy disappeared, her eardrums were almost pierced by a sharp wail.

As the wail sounded, the terrifying scarlet in the ancient forest gradually dissipated and slowly faded into the familiar light green.

The blood mist faded away bit by bit, and every wrinkle on the branches of the dragon blood tree cracked open, and the endless sticky pulp dyed the whole tree red. The vines that were baring their fangs and claws were all powerless, and the disciples wrapped in them fell to the ground one after another.

Pei Ji, dressed in black, stood with his head down, almost covered in blood, very close to the Dragon Blood Tree.

It seemed that his internal organs were shaken, and his tendons and veins were severely damaged. The reason he could stand with his back straight was all thanks to the long sword inserted in the magic core.

Ning Ning couldn't understand why Pei Ji blindfolded her.

But according to Senior Sister Su, fortunately she didn't see the scene at that time, otherwise she would have nightmares for several days.

Why did the face on the tree trunk suddenly become furious? Why did the blood mist and vines in the whole forest rush towards Pei Ji? Why did Pei Ji's eyes and mouth bleed, and his expression was very scary?

In any case, this inexplicable mutation that had nothing to do with the original novel was finally resolved. But as the person who resolved the mutation, Pei Ji's situation was not optimistic -

in addition to severe internal injuries, the demonic energy in his body suddenly surged and occupied most of his body.

The bodies of righteous monks are filled with pure spiritual power, and Pei Ji is no exception.

However, this spiritual power is completely incompatible with the demonic energy, and they conflict with each other in the body, causing pain that is no different from blood vessels and bones being torn and smashed bit by bit. Ordinary people may not be able to survive even for a moment.

But Pei Ji actually gritted his teeth, his face pale as he endured it, waiting for Ning Ning to approach him cautiously, and even said in a low and trembling voice: "Don't bother me, get out of the way."

God knows how much effort he put into saying this. Even if it is an unfriendly sentence, it makes people unable to get angry.

The Tianxin grass in Ning Ning's hand can cure diseases and detoxify, and nourish spirit beasts, but it has no effect on demonic energy. After a moment's silence, Su Qinghan told her that if she could find the silver silk fairy leaf with natural fairy energy, she might be able to reverse the situation.

So after some discussion, Su Qinghan stayed in the forest to take care of Pei Ji, while Ning Ning went to Changyue Peak alone to try to find the silver silk fairy leaf.

"If you have Tianxin grass and have a certain concealment ability, maybe you can really get the Silver Silk Fairy Leaf."

Mingkong nodded and smiled after listening to the whole story: "If I were a dead deer in the mountains, I would definitely come back to life because of this touching friendship if I put myself in such a dangerous situation to save my fellow disciples."

He Zhizhou glanced at him expressionlessly.

This person should not be a Buddhist cultivator, he should be called Schrödinger's deer, who dies and lives again and dies again, and dies and lives again endlessly.

Quantum Monk is really high-end.

While everyone was talking, Mingkong suddenly moved his fingertips and said in a low voice: "The black bird is coming soon, Master Ning must hide well - I have a map of Changyue Peak with the location of the fairy leaves marked on it, you can take it."

Ningning nodded, thanked him, took the map, and dodged to the bushes on the other side.

The black bird came as Mingkong said, and saw that the diamond shield was still there, and hummed in disappointment.

It originally planned to take a look and leave, but it seemed to sense something unusual, and its orange-yellow pupils suddenly shrank, shaking its flame-like tail behind it.

Then it sniffed the air with its nose and slowly moved its claws to the right.

It was the direction where Ningning was hiding.

They couldn't protect themselves. If Ning Ning was discovered by the bird, she would be finished. He Zhizhou's heart rose to his throat, and he realized belatedly that it

was right.

Because two leaves were given to others, Ning Ning's share of Tianxin Grass... was only half!

With only two leaves left, her aura was naturally not as strong as before, and it could not cover up all her spiritual energy. Seeing the black bird slowly walking towards the bushes where she was, He Zhizhou took a deep breath and shouted, "Wait a minute!"

The black bird turned its head and glanced at him coldly, but in a flash, it looked away and continued to move forward.

For a powerful spirit beast like it, there is no difference between an ordinary Jindan-stage cultivator and the small flowers and grass on the ground. If someone's ankle was touched by a wild flower while walking on the road, they would definitely not care.

He Zhizhou was in a dilemma. In order to attract the other party's attention, he simply made up his mind and shouted louder:

"Don't go! In fact, I am from the Xuanxu Sword Sect...that, that Tianxianzi!"

Seeing Xuanniao's footsteps pause, He Zhizhou hurriedly pursued him: "I was injured in the battle between immortals and demons, and my cultivation was greatly damaged. Now I am almost healed. I can rule the world of immortals after recovering my spiritual power. As long as you don't touch us, I will give you a great merit and reward you with countless rare treasures in the future!"

Tianxianzi outside the black mirror was choked by the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and rolled his eyes and coughed.

This remark was really shocking. Xuanniao had never heard of the routine of "I, Qin Shihuang, pay money". Hearing this, he lowered his head and looked at He Zhizhou carefully.

Although it was in a secret realm, it had heard of Tianxianzi's name and deeds. Although the young man in front of him had a very similar temperament to him, he was not completely sure after all, and soon sneered: "You little brat, what evidence do you have?"

He Zhizhou thought for a moment, and took out his own bag that he used to patch up: "This is my bag, I've used it for five years."

He opened the hem of his clothes again, and where the belt should be, there was a bare vine wrapped around it: "This is my belt, I've used it for half a year."

Finally, he opened the bag, and inside it were a few crooked words embroidered: "Hold on, don't be poor."

Qu Feiqing outside the Xuanjing was the first to laugh out loud.

Then the surroundings laughed loudly, and the whole room was filled with a happy atmosphere.

"Nonsense! Is this me?"

Tianxianzi suddenly stood up from his chair: "Do I look like this?"

He was filled with righteous indignation, but he didn't expect the black bird in the secret realm to have round eyes and said in a very surprised tone: "You are really Tianxianzi!"

Tianxianzi:...

The black bird was still surprised. He Zhizhou exchanged glances with Ningning who was hiding in the bushes, suggesting that she should take the opportunity to find the fairy leaf and delay the time by herself. The little girl nodded after a moment of hesitation, and soon disappeared.

After coming to the other world for so long, He Zhizhou has never forgotten that he was once an actor. He

is still an actor who likes to add more roles to himself. Because of his outstanding appearance, he received all love scenes.

He also understood that the love scenes must be the ones that can instantly attract a woman's attention.

He has been lurking for so long, and finally he has the opportunity to show what professional expertise and the wisdom of the 21st century are.

Ningning, go with peace of mind! This bird will never leave here!

"I came here to find fairy herbs to treat my old illness. I never expected to meet you here."

He Zhizhou transmitted the message to Mingkong in secret, asking him to remove the diamond shield on his body, and he stepped forward step by step while enduring the trembling of his legs: "Do you need a reason to like someone? Do you need it? Do you not need it? Do you need it?"

This is "A Chinese Odyssey".

The plot was too unbelievable, and Xuanniao's face showed a trace of confusion.

However, He Zhizhou continued to approach it: "At least once in a lifetime, you should forget yourself for someone, not asking for results, not asking for companionship, not asking for possession, and not even asking for you to love me. I only ask to meet you in my most beautiful years."

This is "Love Notebook".

"You wake up."

Xuanniao was finally stabilized by him and stopped the steps that were about to leave: "You are a human and I am a demon, and humans and demons are different."

He Zhizhou chuckled, and his mellow voice like wine was particularly attractive.

Everyone inside and outside the Xuanjing heard him say: "What if I, Tianxianzi, like this?"

Finally, someone couldn't help laughing, and the laughter was like a rooster crowing.

Tianxianzi hardened.

Fists hardened.

In between words, Xuanniao's eyes moved slightly and gently flapped its wings.

After a gust of wind, the originally huge bird body suddenly disappeared. Instead, a young woman in red and gorgeous appearance appeared.

"I didn't expect that the famous Elder Tianxian would be like this. He is really a pretty boy."

She smiled nonchalantly, stretched out her right index finger, and lifted He Zhizhou's fair chin: "I have been single for many years, but I like children. I have been wanting a new child these days... Since Elder Tianxian is also interested, why don't we give it a try?"

Great, He Zhizhou thought, he is still a pretty boy for now.

I hope he won't capsize in the end and become a pretty male corpse.

"Want a child?"

Seeing the woman getting closer and closer, He Zhizhou's smile became more and more stiff, and the alarm in his heart was ringing wildly. But adhering to "The Self-cultivation of Actors", he still insisted on reciting the lines: "This is very easy to achieve! Otherwise... I will fulfill your wish now?"

This time even Xuanniao was stunned for a moment: "Now?"

"Now?!"

A Mei Xiu who was woken up by He Zhizhou turned pale and felt a trembling awe for this man who was famous all over the world.

What sin did he commit?

When he woke up, he saw He Zhizhou of Xuanxu Sword Sect confessing his love to Dayiao, and now he even wants to -

Cangtian, why is the disciple of Xuanxu Sword Sect like that?

The others were frightened again and again, only Xu Ye hesitated and frowned.

Ever since He Zhizhou said he was the Tianxian elder, he wanted to ask -

the Xuanjing was a new device added this year. Senior Brother He, he, he must know that the elders would monitor the situation in the secret realm through the Xuanjing, right? !

Outside the Xuanjing, a female cultivator blushed and looked away: "As expected of the Xuanxu Sword Sect, it is really one of the best."

Others were stunned: "In order to delay time, they actually did such a great feat, which is really beyond the reach of ordinary people! I admire you, I admire you!"

After a moment, no one spoke again.

Dozens of eyes in and out of the mirror stared at the man and the demon who were gradually approaching with complicated eyes.

They saw He Zhizhou hug the woman in red.

Then he opened his mouth with a wow sound, his throat so sharp that it could poke a balloon: "Mom!" He

paused, and then said even louder: "I'm so hungry, so jealous, I want to eat. Oh."

Xuanniao: ...

Xuanniao's expression can no longer be described as "weird". If I have to describe it, it should be "colorful black".

Tianxianzi: ... Tianxianzi

's expression reminds people of the time when he was cheated out of 100,000 spirit stones and was so poor that he had to eat watermelon, pumpkin and orange peels.

"Very envious elder."

Qu Feiqing laughed so hard that she almost died. She leaned on the armrest of the chair and sobbed: "You people from the Xuanxu Sword Sect, can you be less dramatic like you are with your money?"

Before she finished speaking, she heard someone else say: "Look, the black bird turned into a bird and flew away!"

"This... Could it be that young Taoist He relied on his unique talent to make a high-level spirit beast run away out of disgust?"

"It seems that this bird doesn't like fried food either. Tsk tsk."

"Wait."

Only He Xiaochen, the head of Liuming Mountain, frowned. He leaned forward a little, trying to see the picture in the black mirror more clearly: "Looking at the trajectory of the black bird, it should be planning to go to Xianye, right? Then wouldn't it be... a direct collision with Ningning?"