Chapter 42

Thus,

He bent down,

And said to it, "Hello."

Hearing his greeting, the eye narrowed even more. Its entire eye curved into an arc, as if it was smiling. The big eyeball turned left and right.

It was very lively,

As if it wasn't a pattern carved on the hilt of a knife,

But an eye that really grew on a person's body.

Seeing this, the corner of Hua Cheng's lips curled up,

And he said, "Brother,

It likes you. "

Xie Lian raised his head and asked, "Really?"

Hua Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes. Really. It doesn't like you,

It doesn't even bother to look at you. It's very rare for an evil spirit to like someone. "

Hearing this,

Xie Lian smiled at the evil spirit and said, "Then thank you very much." He then turned to Hua Cheng and said,

"I quite like it too."

Hearing this, the eye blinked a few times in a row.

Hanging on Hua Cheng's waist, it suddenly trembled. Hua Cheng righteously said, "No."

Xie Lian asked, "What's no?"

Hua Cheng said again, "No."

The evil spirit trembled again,

As if it couldn't wait to jump out of the scabbard. Xie Lian asked curiously, "Are you telling it that it can't?"

With a deadpan expression, Hua Cheng said to Xie Lian, "Yes. It wants you to touch it. I said no. "

Xie Lian smiled and said, "Why not?"

"What's wrong with that?" As he said that, he stretched out a hand. The evil spirit suddenly opened its eyes wide, as if it was looking forward to it. Xie Lian thought, "I can't touch here, it hurts my eyes." So he lowered his hand.

He lowered his hand and gently touched the curve of the scabbard. That eye completely narrowed into a slit and trembled even more violently, as if it was extremely satisfied and enjoying it very much.

Xie Lian felt very strange when he touched it. His physique could be considered to be liked by animals. In the past, when he touched some furry cats and dogs, they would feel comfortable. They would squint their eyes and burrow into his arms, humming and huffing. He didn't expect that now, touching a cold silver scimitar, the legendary cursed blade, would actually feel the same as touching a puppy. How was this a blood-sucking demon blade? An ominous blade?

Xie Lian originally didn't believe it. After seeing it with his own eyes, he directly threw these evil words into the "untrustworthy" pile of waste paper. With such a cruel evil method like blood sacrifice, it was impossible to refine such an obedient and lovely spiritual consciousness.

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The two of them appraised the famous swords and sabers in the arsenal for a while before Xie Lian came out in high spirits. He even took the initiative to hold Hua Cheng's hand as they returned to the Blissful Place together.

The youngster was also sent over after washing up and tidying himself up. He changed into clean clothes and had snow-white bandages wrapped around his face. Although the bandages were still tightly wrapped around his head and face, he looked brand new. His limbs were clearly slender, and his bones were delicate. He should have been an extremely good seedling, but now, he had a cowardly appearance of bending over and not daring to raise his head. It was truly a pity. Xie Lian pulled the young man to sit down and said, "Before Miss Little Ying died, she entrusted you to me, and I promised her. However, I still have to ask you yourself. From today onwards, are you willing to cultivate with me? "

The young man stared at him blankly, as if he couldn't believe that someone was willing to guide him in cultivation. He was both hesitant and expectant. Xie Lian continued, "Although the conditions on my side aren't that good, I can guarantee that you won't have to hide from place to place anymore. It's not a problem for you to steal food and get beaten."

As he spoke, he didn't notice that Hua Cheng was staring coldly at the young man. His gaze was filled with judgment.

Xie Lian warmly said, "Since you can't remember your own name, then give it a new one."

The young man thought for a moment and said, "Ying."

Xie Lian guessed that it was to commemorate Miss Little Ying, so he nodded and said, "Okay. That was a good name. You are from Yong An Country, the surname of Yong An Country is Lang, why don't you get a new name from now on, call yourself Lang Ying? "

The youth finally nodded slowly. Xie Lian understood that this meant that he was willing to follow Xie Lian.

The banquet began. This was a small banquet that Hua Cheng had specially prepared for Xie Lian. However, the extravagance of this banquet wasn't any worse than a large banquet that would host dozens of people. Dozens of graceful maidens each held a jade plate in their hands, and the plate was filled with all kinds of delicacies, fine wine, fresh fruits, and snacks. Their delicate steps were like a horse lantern as they leisurely walked around the main hall, and every time they passed by the Black Jade Couch, they would offer up the jade plate in their hands. Lang Ying only watched, but did not move. Xie Lian pushed a few plates in front of him, and only then did he slowly pick them up and eat.

Looking at this youth, a scene appeared in Xie Lian's mind.

It was also a youth whose face was covered in bandages. His entire body was filthy, and he was squatting on the ground with an offering plate in his hands. His head was lowered as he wolfed down the fruits on the plate.

At this moment, a graceful maiden wearing a purple muslin dress brought up a cup of wine. Hua Cheng raised his hand and poured a cup for him. He said, "Gege, drink a cup?"

Xie Lian had something on his mind just now, so he was distracted. He casually took the cup and put it in his mouth. As soon as it entered his mouth, he knew it was wine, so he turned his gaze back. Who knew that when he turned around, he just happened to see the maiden behind Hua Cheng giving him a flirtatious look.

He immediately spurted it out. "Pu — —"

Fortunately, he had already swallowed that mouthful of wine, so he didn't spurt anything out. He only choked on it and coughed incessantly. Lang Ying was also startled by him, and the pastries in his hands fell onto the table. Xie Lian coughed as he said to him, "It's nothing. It's nothing. "

Hua Cheng gently patted his back and said, "What's the matter? Is this wine not to gege's taste? "

Xie Lian hurriedly said, "No! The wine is very good. It's just that I suddenly remembered that in order to cultivate my Dao, one must abstain from alcohol. "

Hua Cheng said, "Oh? Then it's my fault. I didn't think about this and caused gege to break the precepts. "

Xie Lian said, "It's not your fault. It was me who forgot. "

He rubbed the space between his eyebrows and turned around. Without leaving a trace, he glanced towards the center of the main hall.

The maiden who brought up the wine had her back facing him as she gracefully walked forward. Her posture and gait were truly amorous. Hua Cheng only cared about the matter at hand or was completely focused on Xie Lian. He didn't even spare a glance at these beautiful maidens. Naturally, he also didn't pay attention to the faces of these maidens. However, Xie Lian's unintentional glance just now allowed him to see them clearly.

That graceful maiden who brought up the wine, wasn't she the Wind Master, Qing Xuan???

In order to sneak into the Extreme Happiness Workshop, the Wind Master actually didn't hesitate to disguise himself as a woman and sneak in … … Xie Lian was really quite startled by that charming glance. In his heart, he wanted to say, "You should bring the wine so I can suppress my shock." At this moment, he heard Hua Cheng casually say a few words. He said, "Cultivating the Dao, I used to think that it was about seeking freedom and happiness. If you want to abstain from this and that, then it's better not to cultivate. What did you think? "

Xie Lian quickly regained his composure. Acting as if nothing had happened, he said, "That depends on what Dao you cultivate. Some sects don't pay attention to these things. However, when cultivating my Dao, the convention is to abstain from alcohol and sex. Alcohol can be used occasionally, but the latter must absolutely not be violated. "

When he said the two words "abstain from sex", Hua Cheng's right eyebrow slightly raised. It couldn't be said whether it was a happy expression, or an expression of feeling that it was a bit troublesome.

Xie Lian continued, "Actually, there's another thing to abstain from anger. For example, when one is in a casino, it's extremely easy to get angry, so one should also abstain from it. However, if one can control their mind and not worry about winning or losing, then there's no need to deliberately abstain from gambling. "

When Hua Cheng heard this, he laughed out loud. "No wonder gege is still interested in going to the casino to play."

After going around and around, Xie Lian finally naturally brought up the topic of the word "gambling". He said, "Speaking of which, San Lang's gambling skills are truly godly."

Hua Cheng said, "There's no other reason. I was just lucky."

"… …"

Compared to himself, Xie Lian couldn't help but feel sad. He said, "I'm really curious. San Lang, don't tease me. Is there really a secret method to throwing dice?"

If there wasn't, Hua Cheng wouldn't be able to throw as many dice as he wanted in the casino. That Xuan Yue Shi definitely wouldn't be able to throw two sixes in one go. However, Hua Cheng laughed and said, "How could I dare to tease gege? Naturally, there are secret methods. However, it's not something that can be learned in a day. Even if there's merit, not everyone can learn it. "

Xie Lian had more or less expected this answer. However, he heard Hua Cheng say, "However, I can tell you a quick method. Gege Bao will be able to do it with ease and win every battle."

"What method?"

Hua Cheng raised his right hand. The third finger that was tied with the red thread was this right hand. That red thread was tied into a small butterfly knot on the back of the hand. It was extremely bright. He said to Xie Lian, "Give me your hand."

Xie Lian didn't understand, but since Hua Cheng said to give it to him, then he gave it to him. Hua Cheng's hand didn't have any warmth, but it wasn't ice-cold. He held Xie Lian's hand for a while. After a moment, he faintly smiled. With a flip of his hand, he threw out two dice and said, "Try it?"

Xie Lian silently said 'two sixes'. He picked up the dice and threw them. As expected, there were two bright red 'sixes'.

Curious, he asked, "What method is this?"

Hua Cheng replied, "It's not a method. I just lent a bit of luck to gege. "

Curious, Xie Lian asked, "So luck is the same as mana. It can also be borrowed?"

Hua Cheng smiled and said, "Naturally. Next time gege wants to gamble with someone, come find me first. However much you want, I'll lend you. I guarantee that my opponent won't be able to turn the tables for a hundred years. "

The two of them faced each other and randomly played a few dozen rounds. After Xie Lian confirmed that this was indeed the case, he said that he was a bit tired. Hua Cheng first ordered someone to help Lang Ying settle down before he personally brought Xie Lian to rest.

After watching the figure in red slowly walk away, Xie Lian closed the door and sat at the table, holding his forehead. The more considerate Hua Cheng was, the more Xie Lian felt guilty. He thought, "San Lang really treats me impeccably. I hope this matter really has nothing to do with San Lang. After I find out the truth, I'll immediately apologize to him. "

After sitting for a while, he heard someone calling faintly from outside the door, "Your Highness … Your Highness … Your Highness the Crown Prince …"

Hearing this voice, Xie Lian immediately went to open the door. The person outside the door suddenly jumped in. Sure enough, it was Shi Qingxuan with a female appearance.

She was still dressed in the ghost world girl's attire. She wore a light but not vulgar gauze dress, and her waist was very slender. As soon as she came in, she rolled on the ground and turned back into a man. She covered her chest and said, "Suffocation! Suffocation! My god, I'm going to be strangled to death by this thing! "

Xie Lian closed the door behind him. When he turned around, he saw a man wearing a bewitching purple gauze dress lying on the ground and tearing his chest and waist. He couldn't look straight at him, so he covered his eyes and said, "Master Feng … Master Feng! Can't you change back to your original white Daoist robe? "

Shi Qingxuan said, "Am I stupid? Wearing a bright white Daoist robe in the middle of the night, to be a target for others to hit? "

Xie Lian thought, "No … You're dressed like this, in a sense, you're an even more eye-catching target that people want to hit!"

He squatted down and asked, "Master Feng, how did you sneak in? Didn't we agree to gather in three days? "

Shi Qingxuan said, "What can I do! I asked around on the way, and everyone said that Your Highness the Crown Prince was sent to the Paradise. Isn't this Paradise the nest of the Ghost King? When I heard this name, I felt that this place was definitely a den of debauchery. I was worried about your safety, so I spent a lot of effort to sneak in. I was really unlucky along the way. I was either dragged by aunties and little sisters to make faces, or I had to endure humiliation and dress like this. I've never made such a huge sacrifice before. "

Xie Lian thought, "Master, you're obviously enjoying it …" He said, "Where's His Highness Tai Hua? Master, leave him alone outside, don't let anything happen to him. "

Shi Qingxuan tore off his chest and finally caught his breath. Paralyzed on the ground, he said, "Don't worry! I ordered him not to move as a senior, so there shouldn't be any more accidents. Speaking of which, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you're really lucky! "

"Huh?" Xie Lian said, "Me? I'm lucky? "

Shi Qingxuan said, "Yeah, Qianqiu and I are so miserable in the Ghost City. Either we're hung up and humiliated, or we're wandering outside like dogs and can't find a place that's willing to take us in. You eat, drink, and live well. You even have Blood Rain Tanhua as a companion!"

… … Compared to this, it was quite miserable. Shi Qingxuan finally got up and said, "So, Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you still remember our mission in the Ghost City this time?"

Xie Lian sternly said, "Of course I remember. Just now in the Bliss Palace, I was preparing for our mission. "

Shi Qingxuan doubtfully said, "Really? What did you prepare in the Paradise Palace? I only remember that you and Blood Rain Tanhua were playing dice. Wasn't it fun? One moment you were touching his hand, the next moment he was touching yours. What kind of new game is this? "

"…" Xie Lian said, "Wind Master, don't make it sound so strange. We were just comparing notes. I found a little clue in the Paradise Palace and am investigating it. If you want to continue investigating, you still need a little luck. "

He raised his right hand and tightly clenched it as if he could catch something in his hand. Frowning, he said, "I borrowed it."

The two of them quietly left the door. After the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, they successfully found that room.

Xie Lian arrived in front of the portrait of the court lady and took out the two dice that Hua Cheng had given him. He held his breath for a moment, then gently threw them. Only a light 'thump thump' sound could be heard. Sure enough, there were two bright red 'sixes' in one throw.

Xie Lian let out a sigh of relief. However, when he thought about how this luck was previously lent to him by Hua Cheng in the Paradise Palace, he felt even more upset in his heart. Seeing his guilty expression, Shi Qingxuan patted his shoulder and said, "Now that things have come to this, let's get over it. However, if I were you, I wouldn't have accepted even if the Emperor begged me this time, so as to avoid making things difficult for myself. "

Xie Lian shook his head. In his heart, Shi Qingxuan didn't really understand Jun Wu. Xie Lian was indeed in a difficult position regarding this matter, and Jun Wu also knew that he was in a difficult position. According to Xie Lian's understanding of Jun Wu, in this kind of situation, Jun Wu wouldn't mention this matter to him at all. Instead, he would directly send another Heavenly Official to carry out the task. However, Jun Wu clearly knew that he was in a difficult position, yet he still asked for his opinion. This could only mean one thing: Jun Wu could no longer find another suitable candidate to make this trip. He only came to ask him as a last resort.

Moreover, the missing Heavenly Official had sent out a distress signal seven days ago, and Hua Cheng had also left seven days ago. This coincidence was very noteworthy.

Sighing, Xie Lian put away the dice and pushed open the door. Behind the door, it was no longer that ordinary and unremarkable small room from before. Instead, it was a pitch-black hole. A flight of stairs led to the depths of the ground, and a cold wind blew from the bottom to the top.

Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan looked at each other and nodded. The two of them, one in front and one behind, walked towards the depths of the hole.

Shi Qingxuan walked in front. With a snap of his fingers, he held up a palm flame, illuminating the steps under his feet. Xie Lian gently closed the door and brought up the rear.

While walking down the steps, Xie Lian inquired about something from Shi Qingxuan, "Lord Wind Master, in recent years, has any Heavenly Official been demoted? I mean, other than me. "

Shi Qingxuan said, "There is, but why are you asking this?"

Xie Lian said, "Because I saw that the Ghost City's Crescent Moon Envoy had a cursed shackle on his hand. This can only be a Heavenly Official from the Heavenly Courts. "

Shi Qingxuan was shocked, "What? Cursed shackle? Blood Rain Tanhua took a Heavenly Official who was originally from the Heavenly Courts as his subordinate??? So arrogant??? "

Xie Lian said, "It can't be considered arrogant. Since they no longer belong to the Heavenly Realm, then where they go is their personal choice. Originally, there was no need to ask too much. It's just that the Ghost Envoy's movements were strange and unsettling, so I wanted to ask Lord Wind Master, do you have any thoughts on this person's identity? "

Shi Qingxuan thought about it and said, "In recent years, there was indeed a Western Martial God who was demoted. At that time, it was quite a big commotion."

Western Martial God? Wasn't the Western Martial God that Quan Yizhen?

Shi Qingxuan continued, "However, I don't think that His Highness will come to the Ghost Realm to be a Ghost Envoy! Because his background is very orthodox, his temperament is also not the erratic kind. "

Since that was the case, why was he demoted? Xie Lian wanted to ask again, but at this time, the two of them walked down more than sixty stone steps and finally stepped on flat ground.

This was a one-way tunnel that could accommodate five to six people side by side. There was only one path. The front was pitch-black, and the back was a staircase that led to the ground. On the left and right sides were thick walls. Therefore, there was no need to worry about how to walk, they just needed to walk forward.