From the advent of the mountains and seas

Chapter 80
Birds soar from the forest.

Skimming over the leafy canopy, drilling into the misty clouds of mist lingering in the air.

There are mountains ahead.

Cliffs and cliffs are everywhere, and there are trees growing among the jagged rocks, and shrubs full of exotic flowers and plants occupy the gaps.

The birds flew to their nests on the mountain walls.

As a result, as soon as it got closer, a bloated arm stretched out, grabbing the bird's big mouth that opened into the bush.

The wings were flapping violently, and the birds were chirping non-stop.

As if hearing its cry for help, the frost swept over, and the bushes and the humanoid monsters hiding in it were frozen into ice sculptures.

Lu Qinghan stepped on the frozen bushes and continued to climb up, looking at the higher platform, while An Jing followed closely, smashing the palm of the monster with a knife, and rescued the birds that were about to freeze.

"This is not the place for you."

Glancing at the birds surrounding him, An Jing jumped onto the platform that Lu Qinghan built along the way.

This is how they climb mountains.

The mountains surrounding the palace where the Taoists live are too steep, and the tree man can easily climb up with its unique shape, which doesn't mean that An Jing and Lu Qinghan can do it too.

Since there is no clear and feasible route, they can only rely on Lu Qinghan's ability.

"Although this level of ability release does not consume much physical strength, multiple casts will also cause a lot of damage. I will need time to recover after I find the palace where the Taoist is."

Holding a long sword in his hand, Lu Qinghan still had a cold breath coming out of his mouth when he spoke.

"It's almost there, look at the silhouette in the fog over there. There is a suspended island in the middle of these mountains!"

An Jing stepped on the protruding stone platform and looked at the outline of the bottom of the island in the shape of an inverted cone among the high clouds and mist.

How did the Taoists manage to move an island in mid-air?
As the altitude continued to climb, An Jing soon discovered the key.

On the mountainside close to the peak, the number of plants has not decreased but increased, and a large number of alienated plants have begun to appear. Their scale and shape are completely different from those at the foot of the mountain, and they are obviously specially cultivated.

Not only that, starting from the mountainside area, the giant trees rooted in the rocks are densely visible to the naked eye.

Often in an area, there are several giant trees that need to be hugged by more than a dozen people to surround them. The trunks of dozens or even hundreds of meters lie in the air. Knot.

The two stepped on the rocks and came to an area densely populated with giant trees. Looking at the roots covering the mountain like a net, they fell into deep thought.

"The growth of plants needs nutrients. The barren mountain is no better than the land below. It is not suitable for the growth of too tall trees, let alone this kind of clustered state. It is impossible to happen under normal circumstances. It must be the arrangement of Taoists. .”

An Jing looked at the roots covering a hundred meters and exposed outside the mountain, frowned and said,

"Just what is the meaning of doing this, as an obstacle or to cover up the existence of the palace?"

"Traction point!"

Lu Qinghan suddenly opened his mouth, saw An Jing turned to look at her, then raised his finger forward,

"Look, there are a large number of extremely thick vines appearing on the crowns of all the giant trees. These vines are obviously growing towards the center of the ring mountain. I am afraid that the island where the palace is located is suspended in the air by them!"

In fact, the construction of this suspended island is somewhat like a sea-crossing bridge in the present world. The ring-shaped mountains are used as load-bearing columns, and the giant trees and vines are the traction ropes, suspending the island in mid-air.

The large number of vines hanging obliquely among the high clouds and mist is the best proof.

"So, as long as we follow the vines, we can land on the island. Now we'll see when the Ents arrive."

An Jing looked at the vines extending all the way to the depths of the clouds, and said in a deep voice.

The purpose of the two people this time is to sneak into the palace to find the secrets about the elixir, and by the way, to steal the qi refining method and rescue those who were captured as living pills. The head-on battle attracted the attention of the Taoists.

In any case, they had to wait for Nanzhen Fusi to collide with Taoists before they could start their actions.

"The tree man left a message on this map. After entering this area, he will make as much noise as possible, so that the people from Nanzhen Fusi can attract the attention of the Taoists, and pay attention to the loud arrows in the air. I told it in advance. contact method."

Holding a wooden map in his hand, Lu Qinghan tried to determine their current location.

According to the plan, the most ideal situation is undoubtedly that the tree man brings Nanzhen Fusi close to the ring mountain, creating a big commotion and attracting the Taoists in the palace to the foot of the mountain, so that their infiltration will be much smoother.

The two walked along the trunk of the giant tree to the crown of the tree, and found a branch to sit down.

All we can do now is wait.

An Jing took out the food and water she was carrying, and gave some to Lu Qinghan.

Taking advantage of this short gap, they had to hurry up to recover their strength and prepare for the next action.

It was approaching noon, but there was no sunlight falling among the clouds and mist, but it looked a little gloomy.

The strong wind blows the crown of the tree, the branches and leaves rustle, and there is a strange whistling sound in the mountains.

The weather at sea is extremely changeable.

It was still sunny in the morning, but now there is a tendency for rain.

This is not a good sign.

Lu Qinghan was obviously aware of the deterioration of the weather, and his brows were furrowed. They were now at an altitude of several hundred meters, and they might have to step on the vines later. Braving the wind and rain would undoubtedly increase the difficulty.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming more serious, An Jing gnawed a mouthful of steamed buns, and took the initiative to say,
"Lord Lu, how did the imperial court discover this Penglai fairy island, as recorded in ancient books?"

"There are not many records about Penglai Xiandao in ancient books. A year ago, a lone boat suddenly appeared in the coastal area, carrying a dead body full of flowers. After causing a sensation in the local area, the news spread to the capital."

Looking up at An Jing, Lu Qinghan said after a brief silence,
"When the corpse was discovered, it was still alive. It was deduced from the clothes on its body and the ship that it was a person hundreds of years ago. That's why this search for the elixir began."

A lone boat, a corpse covered in flowers.

Their existence was indeed mentioned in the mission brief given by the Saha space.

Hearing this, An Jing seemed to have thought of something, and asked,

"Actually, you don't even know if there is any elixir on the island, right?"

When things got to this point, An Jing didn't hide anymore, and asked directly.

One of the main tasks is for him to find out the secret of the elixir, and now is undoubtedly an opportunity to obtain information.

Thanks to yesterday's fierce battle, An Jing gained not only Tang Ruosheng's trust, but Lu Qinghan's attitude towards him also changed subtly. He was no longer a clear-cut superior and subordinate, but a collaborator who could communicate on an equal footing.

"There is no ancient book that can clearly record the existence of the elixir, otherwise so many legends would not have been born."

The existence of the elixir has always been a mystery, and no one can give a definite answer.

"Since there are no detailed ancient records, how did you determine the location of Penglai Xiandao? It's not just luck, right?"

Penglai Island is far away from the land, and it takes nearly a month of sea voyage to reach it.

It would be too unreal to find this place just by luck, so An Jing decided that the court should have some information.

"You seem to be very interested in these things?"

Seeing that An Jing had the momentum to break through the casserole and ask the end, Lu Qinghan couldn't help being a little confused.

"Hey, I just don't want to be an unjust dead ghost. It's unknown whether I will live or die this trip. If there is an accident, I have to have an explanation when I go to Lord Yan. Of course, if you think it's confidential, don't tell me. also."

An Jing shrugged his shoulders and said calmly.

"Since we have landed on the island, the information cannot be called confidential. The scholars in the Qintianjian searched ancient books. Although they did not find detailed records about the medicine of immortality, they found it from the bamboo slips and oracle bones handed down hundreds of years ago. An alchemist named Xu Fu was sent to lead a fleet to sea in search of the elixir of life."

Looking at the sky where there was still no movement, Lu Qinghan didn't hold back, but revealed part of the information.

"Xu Fu mentioned Penglai Xiandao before going to sea, and recorded its location at the same time. We found it here by relying on these incomplete information."

"Did someone discover this island hundreds of years ago? In other words, the Taoists and those humanoid monsters on this island are actually people brought by Xu Fu or their descendants."

An Jing hugged Nuan Dong in her arms and said with a smile,

"I can actually know the route before going to sea. Is it based on divination or the master dance?"

"Who knew that it would be a bit funny if it was the same as when Xueshi Tang found the longevity flower in the morning."

Seeing An Jing laughing loudly, Lu Qinghan raised the corners of his mouth, making a rare teasing joke.

The two talked to each other, and the dignified atmosphere finally eased.

However, the easy time is always short-lived.

huh~
Accompanied by a whistle.

A large group of fireworks exploded in the air not far away.

Fusi Nanzhen has finally arrived!

　This afternoon I was busy running to the bank to get a mortgage, so the update is a bit late, sorry
　　there will be later
　　
　
(End of this chapter)