Dao Fruit

The north wind was biting, the cold air was pressing, and the ground was covered with snow.

In the Central Plains, it had only been autumn for a short time, but on the ice field, it was a winter scene, and from a distance, it was covered with snow.

The group of people walked slowly against the strong wind, wearing thick clothes, which were rustling in the wind, and the small ice particles in the wind hit them, making a rustling sound.

This group of people, consisting of Qiu Yan, the envoys, and the nobles of the Sanshui tribe, left the gathering place and headed for the North Sea.

Before, after Qiu Yan proposed the idea of ​​going to the North Sea to take a look, the Sanshui tribe did not dare to take it lightly, and regarded it as a top priority. They did not dare to delay for a moment and arranged for people to prepare.

After Qiu Yan and others had lunch, things were arranged properly. The old Khan Yebalu led the way in person, and Meng Qingbin and others also accompanied them.

The reason why the Da Rui envoys also came here was that after the previous events, Qiu Yan's weight had changed in their eyes. He killed Zuo Xian Wang and settled the Sanshui tribe. Even if he did not hold any official position, these two achievements alone were enough to shock everyone.

What's more, Qiu Yan already had an official position and was a new champion. He was in the emperor's heart. This time he came here because the emperor specifically asked him to open the door to convenience. Who could despise such a person?

Not to mention, Qiu Yan's cultivation methods were also beyond the general level. Most of the people present were mortals. Who would dare to really offend a cultivator who could live forever? Wouldn't that be a problem for his own descendants?

Although holding an official position, one's own bloodline would be contaminated with official aura and dragon aura, and mixed with the dynasty's luck. If a cultivator acted rashly, it would form a great cause and effect, which would be very detrimental to his cultivation and difficult to transcend in the future.

But if he left his post and returned home, and there were no more fate officials in his family, the luck would slowly recede. After waiting for decades or hundreds of years, they will be like ordinary people. At most, they will be more noble, but they will not be able to survive the monks. If they encounter those who will take revenge for the slightest grievance, it will not be too late for the monks to take revenge!

Besides, there are monks who have no hope of promotion, who give up on themselves and do not care about the cause and effect at all, and they will also be ruthless. This must be prevented. When the cause and effect are involved, he will be doomed, but his family will be in trouble after all. Who can judge?

Therefore, officials, even if they refute and exclude outsiders, often leave a line in their work and do not do things to the extreme. It is also good to leave some room for their families.

In fact, there are many officials who indulge in mountains and rivers and make friends with Taoists after retirement and resignation. In addition to expressing their feelings, they may also want to find a long-term guarantee for their families.

For these reasons, both publicly and privately, Qiu Yan. Meng Qingbin and others did not dare to treat them casually. In the entire envoy team, except Di Ai. Others were already in awe of Qiu Yan, including Zhao Can and Zhong Yan.

If they knew that Qiu Yan not only killed Zuo Xian Wang, but also injured two of the three saints of Rou Luo and one of them, causing Rou Luo to lose nearly half of its forces, and then communicated in time to let Maishan Hou Xiao Lan lead troops to defeat Zuo Xian Wang's army. In addition, he also took the opportunity to create a military classic.

Then this team would not be in awe of Qiu Yan, but would be shocked beyond words!

They were also trapped in Sanshui when they went north, and their lives were almost lost. If Qiu Yan hadn't come forward, it would be hard to say whether they could complete their mission. Qiu Yan was good, and he made such a scene alone. The court was talking about it, and it seemed that this envoy group was forgotten.

As for the Sanshui tribe, let alone, after the initial shock, they still couldn't forget to verify the truth, so they released a few falcons and communicated back and forth.

But this communication was incredible. Not only did it confirm the death of Zuo Xian Wang, the defeat of Zuo Xian Wang's army, and the scattered remnants of the army, but it also revealed the situation of the Three Saints of Rouluo. The old Khan was almost scared to death!

The Three Saints of Rouluo were named after Rouluo, but their reputation was not limited to Rouluo. Even before Rouluo rose, they were already powerful on the grassland. No matter which tribe gained power and became stronger, they would worship the three people and feed them with the luck of the black dragon to let them practice.

Such a person is like a living immortal in the hearts of the grassland people. Some tribes simply regard them as beliefs, worship them, and entrust them with incense.

But these three invincible people were broken by Qiu Yan. Two of them were unknown whether they were alive or dead, and one was seriously injured and sealed off. With such a big movement, the Rouluo people couldn't block the news even if they wanted to!

Even the immortals could be subdued. How powerful must Qiu Yan be?

From this moment on, the Sanshui tribe was so scared of Qiu Yan that they could no longer think of him. Even Subuai, who had the idea of ​​revenge, turned pale after learning about this. He was arrested by the old Khan, and tied with a bamboo stick, and put in prison, waiting for Qiu Yan to return from Beihai to perform a "carrying a thorn to ask for forgiveness".

For a while, the whole tribe was really scared of Qiu Yan.

On the contrary, the second prince Duolu was silent, and no one knew what he was thinking. However, after such an incident, how could the Sanshui people not see that the future Khanship was clear.

Subuai, who had offended Qiu Yan, could not ascend to the throne no matter what. Even if he wanted to launch a coup and ascend the throne, the Sanshui people who feared Qiu Yan would not be willing to serve him as Khan to avoid disaster.

On the other hand, Duolu has been trying to mediate between the two parties from the beginning to the end, and seems to have a friendship with Qiu Yan. If such a person becomes the Khan, it will be a guarantee for the people of Sanshui.

The changes within these tribes occurred extremely quickly. In just one noon, the power structure within the tribe had undergone earth-shaking changes.

Following that, Lao Khan Yebalu decided to lead the way in person regardless of his illness, while Duolu and Zhu Sanshui nobles were accompanying them. However, this time, facing the Central Plains envoys again, their arrogance had been completely defeated. , I no longer have the confidence to speak.

"The North Sea is located above the ice sheet. It is as cold as winter all year round. The further you go inside, the colder wind becomes sharper. After you cross the North Sea, if you go further north, even if you wear a thick cotton coat, you can't stop the cold air, and even the blood It will all be frozen, making it difficult for mortals to set foot inside. Only monks who have cultivated inner fire can enter."

On the road, Old Khan and many nobles were silent, but Duolu still spoke as usual. He walked in front of Qiu Yan and introduced him to the characteristics of the ice field.

Qiu Yan listened to the introduction, nodded and said: "I see, I have mentioned in the book that to the north of the desert and beyond the black ridge, there is a land of ice and snow, which is difficult for a mortal body to set foot on. It turns out that there is also this reason, even The blood will freeze, and the coldness can be imagined. The blood has condensed, which means that there is no heat in the body and death is not far away. "

Duoluze said: "Yes, there are very few errors or omissions in the classics handed down from the Central Plains. It can be seen that the sages in ancient times could reach things that ordinary people could not reach, but it is already difficult for people today to reach them. However, the monks are not hindered. It is said that the Ice Palace The location is deep in the ice sheet..."

Qiu Yan shook his head: "Where the ancients were able to reach, people today may not be able to do it. Don't be arrogant or belittle yourself."

At this time, among the traveling envoys, someone suddenly swayed, slipped, and almost fell down. Fortunately, the person next to him had quick eyes and quick hands to hold him up.

But as soon as he helped him, he realized that although he was wrapped in a thick layer of animal skins, his whole body was cold. He was obviously suffering from the cold. Someone immediately called out, and a noble from Sanshui went over, took the wine bag and gave it to the man. Take a sip.

Wine is strong alcohol. In Mobei and the Ice Plains, strong alcohol is indispensable. It can drive away cold and fever, and can even save lives at critical moments. Hundreds of years ago, the Central Plains Dynasty attacked the grassland from the north and defeated a tribe that dominated the grassland. The soldiers fled north and went straight into the ice fields. Because the soldiers in the Central Plains were not well prepared and did not have strong alcohol to warm themselves up, they eventually lost their troops and had to retreat.

After drinking the wine, the man opened his eyes, and someone patted and kneaded his limbs again. Only then did he regain his composure. Qiu Yan walked over, stretched out his hand and pressed it on his chest, passing through a burst of true energy, dispersing it. The severe cold in human limbs and bones.

"Thank you Qiu Xiuzan." With the true energy to drive away the cold, the man finally recovered and quickly thanked him and stood up.

Zhao Zhao saw him and flattered Qiu Yan first, and then sighed: "We just walked a few steps and felt the bitter cold. Back then, Su Gong was forcibly detained by Xiong Bei and forced him to graze here. It’s so sad to think about what a situation it is.”

After hearing this, others also looked sad. Thinking about what happened to their ancestors hundreds of years ago, they couldn't help but feel hatred. Their mood also changed a little, and the eyes they looked at the people of the Sanshui Tribe changed slightly.

At this time, Dolu spoke at the right time, interrupting the brewing of emotions, and heard him say: "You can see a little flash of light ahead, it should be coming."

"Huh?" After hearing his words, everyone couldn't help but look forward, looking through the fierce north wind and ice particles, and sure enough, in the mist, they saw a little light, like the sunlight reflected by a bronze mirror.

"Is it really coming?"

"Where Su Gong shepherds his sheep!"

"This reflection is like sunlight shining on a bronze mirror. The entire North Sea must be frozen."

Such thoughts were common among the envoys, but when they actually came to the water's edge and took a closer look, they discovered that this vast stretch of water located in the ice sheet and deep in the wind and snow was actually calm and without any knots. The ice is crystal clear. With a glance, you can even see fish swimming in the water. Looking further, you can see the end of the water and the sky.

Wind and ice are flying in the sky and underground, but there is a clear water surface on the ground. The sunlight shines down, and the light is scattered in the layers of wind, snow and ice crystals. The light and shadow change, falling on the water and turning into sparkling waves.

"It's so vast that it deserves the word 'sea'!"

"Is there such a wonder in the world?"

"It's a marvelous workmanship! It's beyond the reach of human beings!"

Vocals of praise came from the mouths of the envoys, and some even became so enthusiastic about poetry that they wanted to compose poems and inscriptions.

Qiu Yan was not fooled by the beautiful scenery. He glanced around and concentrated his mind. He saw a stone statue at a low-lying cave entrance by the lake. He clearly felt that the stone statue contained indescribable and powerful literary thoughts! (To be continued...)

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