Spirit rhinoceros

Chapter 52

"What are you doing here?"

Suddenly someone spoke in Mo Long's ear, his voice was crisp and familiar.Mo Long turned his head, and there was a silver-throated long-tailed tit sitting on his shoulder, with a chubby body like a small snowball, looking at him from the side.

"Is it you?" Mo Long guessed that it should be the little tit from yesterday, but he was not sure, there was more than one long-tailed tit in this valley, and in his opinion, they all looked exactly the same.

"it's me!"

The little tit tilted its head and combed its tail feathers with its small beak.

The conversation between the two sounded a bit inexplicable, Mo Long couldn't help but smiled, and asked, "Can you come down and talk? Seeing you like this makes my neck sore."

"You put your hands up."

Mo Long didn't understand what he meant, so he raised his hand.

The little tit shook its head, fluttered its little wings, flew off his shoulder, and then landed on his hand: "This way, your neck won't be sore."

Mo Long smiled and shook her head: "No, my arm is sore."

The little tit had no choice but to fly down from his palm, and when it landed, it had turned into the little girl from yesterday, tilting its head and looking at him with a smile on its face. It still had the expression of a sparrow, very cute.

"This is your first visit to our valley, let me show you around, okay?" she asked.

This remark hit Mo Long's heart. Although this little tit was smart, it was still young after all. He was confident that he could get some information about Tianjing Villa from her mouth, which was better than looking around for someone to inquire about.

Thinking about it, he said with a smile: "So, thank you girl."

"Old Fengkou, you have seen it before." The little tit raised her eyebrows, with an expression of knowing his whereabouts, and then asked with interest, "I didn't lie to you, isn't it cold? ?”

Mo Long nodded: "I didn't dare to get close, I already felt very cold from a distance."

The little tit picked up the hem of her skirt and led him forward with a hop: "So on weekdays we don't dare to get close to the old outlet. One time, Sister Yunque accidentally went a little deeper. Fortunately, there was Xuewu, who took good care of her. It took a long time to recover my life."

"Old wind... is it like this?" Mo Long asked, the chill he felt just now didn't seem like a natural chill, but it seemed to be deliberately made by someone.

Little Tit shook his head: "Anyway, this is what Laofengkou has been like since I was born."

"How old are you?"

The little tit stretched out two fingers and proudly said: "After November, I will be two hundred years old."

He is indeed still a child, no wonder he is so innocent and romantic, Mo Long smiled slightly.

"Look, there is Xue Jiu's house over there. There are many flowers and plants inside and outside the house. He is the best for plants. And there is Xue Wu's house over there. On the cliff is Tangshi..." The little tit said all the way. , the small mouth clicked, very light and melodious, "This is purple and white lilac, gladiolus, longevity hibiscus, Xifu Yunnan tea... all were rescued from the mustard garden by Xuejiu, and they were carefully cared for, and they finally survived Come down. When the lilac blossoms are in bloom, the scent is very pleasant, as if there is a small feather tickling in my heart, and I feel happy when I smell it. Shh... Xinghua can't hear this..."

Not paying attention to the others, Mo Long only noticed the word "Jet Garden" and asked, "Jet Garden? I heard that it was destroyed by a fire 300 years ago. It has not been extinguished for three nights."

"You also know?!" The little tit looked a little surprised, and then gave him a silent gesture, "This matter is a taboo in the valley, and your majesty doesn't like people talking about it."

Mo Long pretended not to understand: "Why is this, it's just a fire."

The little tit shook her head: "I don't know the reason. I was born late, and I heard about the fire in the mustard garden. You see—" she pointed to the northeast, "That is the mustard garden. Now it is Forbidden land, your majesty has set up a barrier, and no one is allowed to enter."

Looking around, Mo Long saw tall fir trees lined up in rows, with luxuriant branches and leaves. He couldn't see what was going on in the mustard garden at all. Occasionally, goshawks could be seen hovering over it. It is also very strict.

In a big fire, there should be a piece of ruins and coke inside, and it is impossible to say that there will be any valuables.Even if there is, Xuan Huan can just take it out, why bother setting it up as a forbidden area and sending people to guard against it.Could it be... is there any secret in the mustard garden?

Mo Long was suspicious, deliberately tested the little tit, and teased with a smile: "You never sneaked in?"

"Of course not!" Little Chickadee hurriedly said, "There is an enchantment, the enchantment of your lord can't be broken by ordinary people, let alone my cultivation base."

Hearing her words, Mo Long smiled and said, "So you are very curious and want to sneak in to take a look, but it's a pity that you can't break the barrier."

The little tit sticks out its tongue: "I don't dare."

Mo Longfu took another look in the direction of the mustard garden, his eyes were heavy, unable to see any emotion, then he looked away, smiled at the little tit, "You took me to the villa, I should give something in return."

"Huh?" The little tit blinked at him, not knowing what it meant.

"I don't have much ability, but I can still cook a few side dishes, which taste good. If you are willing to do me a favor at noon, how about coming over to have dinner with us?"

The little tit was pleasantly surprised: "Really! Are you cooking for me?"

Mo Long nodded.

The little tit jumped up with joy: "This is the first time I have been invited to dinner! Is it served on individual plates? Or in a big pot, and everyone eats together?"

"Of course it's served on a plate." Mo Long couldn't imagine what it would be like for a group of people to eat around a large pot, but then he realized that when he saw bird feeders always put bird food on a large plate in the past.

The little tit jumped up and down with both legs, couldn't help it, and turned back to its original body, hovering around Mo Long's body, up and down, sometimes landing on his shoulders, sometimes landing on his hands, sometimes landing on his head , the cry is light and melodious, very happy.

In the town of Twin Shadows, inside the inn.

Dong Lichang was awakened by a rapid knock on the door as if seeking revenge, supported his head, and struggled to get out of bed to open the door.Yesterday he braved the wind and snow to run around in various inns, and he suffered from insomnia for half a night, his face is now so pale that it is a bit frightening.

When he opened the door, Nie Zhong and Nie Ji, who had rushed over overnight after receiving the message, were standing outside the door, their faces paler than his.Beihai's two attendants were right behind them.

"Say, what's going on?!"

Stretching out his long arms, Nie Ji grabbed Dong Lichang's collar and asked sternly.He had suffered from them in the capital of Qingyang, his body was restrained, he watched Lingxi slip away, and was injured by Mo Long outside the Peach Blossom Forest, so he was naturally furious at this moment.

Xia Houfeng and Bai Xi are in the next room, and Bai Xi is naturally easily startled, almost as soon as there is a knock on the door, he wakes up with a start, and quickly wakes Xia Houfeng.As soon as the two of them left the house, they saw that Dongli Chief was under the control of others. Xia Houfeng's head froze, and he rushed forward immediately, punching Nie Ji at each other.

Xia Houfeng boasted that his speed was extremely fast, but before his fist reached Nie Ji's face, he was restrained from the side. The man's hands were like iron tongs. He couldn't move for a moment, turned his head to look, and said angrily: "Let go of the old man, come to me if something happens!"

Grabbing Xia Houfeng with one hand, Nie Zhong said to Nie Ji with a blank expression on his face, "The connection is important, don't worry about getting angry."

Bai Xi hurriedly stepped forward to persuade: "That's right, as the saying goes, harmony between land and grass, harmony between people and everything is good. If you have something to say, let's talk it out, talk it out!"

Nie Ji let go of Dong Lichang, and cast a sidelong glance at Bai Xi: "Why are you everywhere... So you are with them!"

"No, no, it's a long story, we still... the Lingxi matter is more important!" Bai Xi hurriedly used Nie Zhong's words as a shield.

At the moment of the big event, Nie Ji really didn't have time to trouble him, so he pushed him into the house: "Come in, and explain the matter to me! How did Lingxi enter Tianjing Villa? Are you talking sweetly and fanning the flames?" Lied to her?!..."

"you……"

Xia Houfeng was about to be annoyed again, but Dong Lichang gave him a hard look: "What time is it, please be quiet!"

At the moment when everyone entered the house, Dong Lichang told the story all over again, from how Shibiquan met Lingxi in Xishan Mountain, how Changliu City helped her save Xiong Shi, to Luti Mountain and Peach Blossom Forest...all in detail. I said it in detail, but I didn't mention the matter of pressing the dragon's tooth blade.

After listening, Nie Zhong and Nie Ji looked at each other, Lingxi was someone they knew well, but they never realized that Lingxi would care so much about his elder brother Lingjun who had never met before, and firmly believed that Lingjun was still alive , so decided to go alone.

"This silly girl! Why don't you ask me to accompany her?"

After Nie Ji said this, he immediately understood why Lingxi didn't tell anyone.Because Ling Jun has been missing for hundreds of years, Donghai has sent hundreds of people, and even Qingyue went ashore to search for him for three years, but they have not found him.With the change of Lingjun's name on Yukui, they all thought that Lingjun was dead.How can they believe Lingxi based on his own words without the slightest evidence.

Nie Zhong sighed: "This child, usually does not seem to have such serious thoughts."

"We should have thought of it, Lingjun is the same way." Nie Ji blamed himself.

At this time, Nie Zhong raised his head to look at Dong Lichang and the others, and his tone softened a lot: "Speaking of which, I also want to thank you for taking care of her. Donghai is very grateful, and there will be a great reward."

Hearing that he mentioned heavy rewards, Dong Lichang felt a little guilty, and said silently in his heart: As long as the Dragon Yaren incident happened, don't get angry, how dare you ask for heavy rewards.

Nie Ji was not as polite as Nie Zhong, but he was still angry and said angrily, "You still thank them. If they hadn't helped Lingxi all the way, Lingxi would have been taken back to the East China Sea by me."

"Yes, yes, it's all our fault..." Dong Lichang hurriedly took over the conversation, "The most important thing right now is how to get them out of Tianjing Villa without offending Xuan Huan Shangxian."

Nie Zhong and Nie Ji looked at each other, and after a while, Nie Zhong said: "Tianjing Villa is an unusual place, I'm afraid the eldest princess must be invited here."

Nie Ji nodded. Although he and Nie Zhong had official positions in Donghai, if they want to climb the threshold of Tianjing Villa and want to get people out, the Eldest Princess Qingyue must come forward in person. As the person in charge of Donghai, she Only this weight.

"Third brother, go back to Donghai quickly and report the details to the princess." Nie Zhong ordered.

Nie Ji agreed, and was about to leave, as if thinking of something, he turned around and told Nie Zhong uneasy: "Second brother, these people are very cunning, don't look at their honest appearance, they are all ghosts Ghost. I'm not here, so be careful not to fall into their tricks."

Hearing this, Dong Lichang could only smile wryly. He had offended Nie Ji earlier, so now he can't blame him at all.Xia Houfeng snorted, but finally remained silent.Bai Xi tried her best to make her smile look sincere and humble, which made her cheeks sore.

"Don't worry, I'll wait for you here." Nie Zhong said to Nie Ji.

Nie Ji nodded: "If there are no accidents, I will be back before dark." Then he turned and left.

Lingxi leaned curiously against the door of the kitchen, watching Mo Long busy inside.This time Mo Long didn't ask her to help, even though she volunteered, he refused her.

"This meal is very important, you should not interfere." He was carving wax gourd with a carving knife, carefully and earnestly.

"Why is it important?" Lingxi was puzzled.

The carving knife twirled around in her hand, and Mo Long gently shoveled off a piece of wax gourd skin: "I invited people to dinner, so naturally I have to work hard."

Lingxi became more and more curious: "Who? Is it Xue Xinting?"

Pausing her hand slightly, Mo Long cast a sideways glance at her: "Why are you thinking about him?"

"We just came to the valley, so we only know him."

"It's not him, it's that little tit from yesterday."

As soon as Mo Long finished speaking, the sound of chirping birds came from behind Lingxi.Lingxi turned her head and saw the little tit landed behind her, with a smile on her face.

The little tit raised its feet, poked its head, passed Lingxi's shoulder, and smiled at Mo Long: "Am I early? It's the first time someone invites me to dinner. I really can't wait."

Mo Long smiled and said, "It's a bit early, but it's okay, you know how to peel peanuts? Come and help me peel some peanuts, okay?"

"I will, I will!"

The little tit jumped into the stove.

Lingxi hurriedly volunteered: "I can also peel peanuts."

"No, you are too strong, you accidentally crushed it." Mo Long didn't think too much, and handed the small bamboo plaque containing peanuts to the little tit.

While peeling, the little tit asked curiously: "What kind of dish can peanuts be made from? Don't you just eat them as soon as you peel them?"

"This is for peanut sweet soup."

Hearing that the two of them were chatting just right, Lingxi couldn't intervene or speak, so he could only turn around and leave silently, staring at Xuefeng from behind the house for a while, then lowered his head sullenly.Mo Long said last night that he would think of a way, but today he was only concerned with inviting the little tit to dinner.The little tit is lively and smart, I think she is very cute when I look at it, so it is no wonder that Mo Long also likes her...

(End of this chapter)