Chapter 010: The Master and Apprentice Descend the Mountain

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Only then did I realize the tragic transformation of the legend, yet it was due to stopping the evil that I lost my esteemed mentor. Fearless of the headless charge, I am fortunate to have two women who understand me

Jicangsheng said: "Years ago, he strayed onto the wrong path, encountered a vendetta, and nearly lost his life. It was I who saved him. Grateful for my kindness, he willingly became my informant, gathering information about the martial world for me. On one hand, there are still old scores to settle; on the other hand, he fears that others will discover his relationship with me, so he has secluded himself here, always on guard. That tunnel was also dug by him, prepared for emergency escape."

As Wu Qiuyu turned around, he suddenly heard a loud explosion. The master and his disciple quickly turned back.

Wu Qiuyu had witnessed Ding Bu'er being trapped in a thatched cottage by the Tianshan Evil Ghost and Meng Kun using fire. He knew that the situation was extremely perilous, yet he was at a loss as to what to do. Wu Lao'er forcefully pushed Ji Cangsheng and shouted, "Hurry and leave, Doctor Ji!" Ji Cangsheng felt reluctant in his heart but still went to help him. Wu Lao'er cried out in pain, "If you don't leave now... I will... I will bite my tongue and end my life."

Qiu Huo said: "Forget it, Lao San. We have had our drinks, let's settle the bill and leave." Chen Kang took out a piece of silver and tossed it to the attendant hiding behind the earthen stove, saying loudly: "We broke a few bowls, consider the extra as compensation for you."

A voice from the side called out: "You little brat, are you deliberately trying to challenge me? I told you to get lost, didn't you hear?" Just as he was about to explode in anger, he heard Chen Kang shout: "Who is there talking nonsense?"

There are not many pedestrians on the road

The mass graveyard beyond a hundred steps

Ji Cangsheng unfolded the yellow talisman and saw eight characters written in blood: "Male and female dual monsters, Helan Yingxue"

"He Lan Ying Xue?" Ji Cang Sheng felt a stir in his heart as he looked at Wu Lao Er and asked, "Are you trying to tell me that He Lan Ying Xue has appeared again recently?"

Wu Qiuyu was greatly astonished. Ji Cangsheng said with a grim smile: "Brother, you have finally avenged yourself."

Ji Cangsheng also came up and said: "This was originally not a village. Many households banded together to escape disaster years ago, temporarily building thatched huts here to settle down. Later, when the war ended, people returned to their original homes, and this place was abandoned. They were grateful that their families survived in such chaotic times, so they pooled their money to repair this ancestral hall."

Wu Qiuyu seemed to understand yet not fully comprehend: "Is it really so difficult to be a person?" Ji Cangsheng glanced at him and smiled, saying: "If everyone could be like you, the world would be at peace. You have not entered the martial world, so you are unaware of its dangers. Once you leave the mountain, you must be vigilant in all matters, and learn and observe as much as possible." At this point, Ji Cangsheng paused and solemnly advised: "The Thirteen Techniques of Demon Subjugation that I have taught you should not be revealed lightly unless your life is at stake, to avoid unnecessary trouble. This is something you must remember."

The masked man said, "You came to summon the doctor, but who is it for?" Li Xiu did not expect him to ask this and could not answer truthfully, so she stammered, "I naturally have my reasons for calling the doctor. You must adhere to the order of arrival." The masked man laughed and said, "Even if you don't say, I already know. Haha. I am not here to summon the doctor." As he spoke, he waved his hand and said, "Go!"

The young man in white, who was just riding the red horse, sat alone at a table near the roadside, leisurely waiting for his tea to cool.

On the road, Ji Cangsheng remained puzzled: "Who exactly wants to harm me, determined to put me to death? In the past, Qin Quanhai from the Beiming Sect came to me, seeking my senior brother's martial arts secrets, with no intention to harm anyone. Today, they repeatedly call me 'Doctor Ji', which suggests they are not affiliated with the Qin family. Moreover, they even shot down the people from the Qingyi Hall of the Beiming Sect, so they should not be from the Beiming Sect. Who else would pay such close attention to my movements, intent on harming me?"

Old Wu Er nodded again, breathing lightly, and said intermittently: "A few days ago, while heading west... I inadvertently heard... about the dual monsters... seeking a doctor... willing to exchange for He Lan Ying Xue... Ah... I think... Doctor Ji... must be able to... I... I then sent a signal..."

At another table in the library sat three guests who had paid for tea but were not drinking it; instead, they were consuming wine from large bowls. Several wine jars had already been discarded nearby. These three individuals were known as the Three Wonders of the Countryside: the first, the great wanderer Qiu He, the second, the wild immortal Dr. Hu, and the third, Chen Kang, who was reputed to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. The iron shoulder pole of the hero Qiu leaned against the edge of the table, while Dr. Hu's medicine bag was tossed at his feet. The three of them drank and chatted, thoroughly enjoying themselves. The iron shoulder pole of the hero Qiu leaned against the edge of the table, while Dr. Hu's medicine bag was tossed at his feet. The three of them drank and chatted, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

The two master and apprentice traveled north from Lingqiu, passing through Guangling, navigating the narrow gap between Hengshan and Xionge Mountain, and arriving at the territory of Shuozhou after passing through Hunyuan and Yingzhou. Shuozhou is still under the jurisdiction of Datong Prefecture, located north of the Great Wall, and is relatively quieter compared to the area around Wutai Mountain

Ji Cangsheng snorted and angrily said, "Do you think Wu Laoer is already dead? Let me tell you, he is very lucky. You can no longer act shamelessly!" After saying this, he exerted strength with both hands and unleashed a move called "Opening the Mountain to Shock the Demons".

The less the master spoke, the more curious Wu Qiuyu became, eagerly hoping to reach the Mo Family Bay as mentioned by the master. Thus, he hurried ahead, running and stopping intermittently, constantly looking back to urge, "Master, let's hurry up."

No one responded, and Ji Cangsheng scolded, "Where are you hiding, and what shameful activities are you engaged in?"

"I will take you away. Are you still afraid that I cannot save you once more?" Ji Cangsheng said as he reached out to support Wu Lao Er. Wu Lao Er struggled to break free from his hand, gasping as he said: "This time is different... I am severely injured... and have been... have been given... chronic poison... there is no hope..."

In the midst of the chaos, Wu Qiuyu was just about to execute a move called "Dry Slap Ghost Shadow" when the horse charged at him. Wu Qiuyu had not yet exerted any force; his arm was pushed against the horse's neck, and he was knocked off balance, staggering several steps before managing to regain his footing

Li Xiu was taken aback and exclaimed, "What martial arts secret manual? Surgery? I am unaware of it. How did you come to say such a thing, esteemed senior?"

As Ji Cangsheng suddenly looked up, he saw dozens of people suddenly appear on the three walls, each holding bows and arrows, surrounding the area completely. The person who had just spoken stood above the courtyard gate, his face covered.

Wu Qiuyu listened attentively and understood that this person had his eyes gouged out and his legs broken to prevent him from revealing his master's whereabouts, which made his heart ache.

The gang members fell to the ground, wailing in despair. Chen Kang clapped his hands and laughed, saying: "If you can't withstand a beating like this, how dare you come out and act tough"

What is Helan Yingxue? Is it snow? Wu Qiuyu heard this name for the first time today

Chen Kang shouted, "Is the Iron Fist Sect really that formidable? Just call for the Iron Fist King to come and speak with the Three Wonders of the Countryside. I want to ask why the people of the Iron Fist Sect are so overbearing." After saying this, he raised his fist and shook it vigorously. The members of the Iron Fist Sect all retreated to avoid him

Li Xiu was also taken aback and asked in fear, "What do you... want?" Ji Cangsheng only became more cautious, quietly watching without saying a word

After a long while, the man gradually began to breathe. Ji Cangsheng fed him a pill. Wu Qiuyu hurriedly poured a bowl of water from the broken teapot on the table and handed it over. Ji Cangsheng sniffed the bowl's edge and noticed something unusual, which prompted him to pour it into the man's mouth. The man seemed to choke, coughed twice, and even spat out a bit of blood

Dozens of arrows were shot out from the three walls. Ji Cangsheng leaped back into the room, and before he could land, he raised his hand to push the door shut. There were several crisp sounds, and at least seven or eight arrows were embedded in the door.

The speaker became angry and swung his fist towards Chen Kang. Without even raising his head, Chen Kang raised his hand and struck the wine bowl against the intruder's hand, splashing wine all over his face. The man rubbed his wrist and cried out, "Ouch" in a flustered manner

The three oddities of the countryside stood up, each gathering their belongings, and were about to leave

At this moment, someone outside the door inquired: "Is Doctor Ji Cangsheng inside?"

The four men who had just arrived dismounted, tied their horses to a nearby * map * book, and walked over to a table next to the "White-clad Young Master," taking a seat.

It is useful, it is useful. Ji Cangsheng could not suppress the deep sorrow in his heart, and tears welled up in his eyes

"You with the surname Han, you..." Li Xiu pointed at the masked man, but before she could finish her sentence, she was struck by five or six arrows and fell to the ground

Jicangsheng Dao: "The male and female dual monsters should be two individuals. According to Wu Lao Er, they must have contracted some illness, and if someone can cure them, they are willing to exchange He Lan Yingxue for it"

Ji Cangsheng excitedly grasped his hand and said, "I received it. But you... how did you end up like this? Tell me, who was behind this?" Wu Lao'er shook his head and sighed, "I don't know... I just signaled... Not long after... they came... They seemed to know... my background, uh... they interrogated me... interrogated me about Mr. Ji's whereabouts... They came... They seemed to know... my background, uh... they interrogated me... interrogated me about Mr. Ji's whereabouts... I... I didn't say anything... They... ah... my eyes... my legs... all..." Ji Cangsheng looked at his face covered with black cloth and his broken legs, feeling a pang of sorrow in his heart, tightly holding his hand, and choked with emotion, said, "Good brother... it is I who have implicated you."

Wu Laoer whispered a few words to him in a low voice. Ji Cangsheng looked at him and said decisively, "That won't do, if we are to leave, we must all leave together." Wu Laoer slowly shook his head and said, "I can't go anymore... I've lived enough these years... it's already enough... I can't be a burden... a burden to you all... ah... you all should leave quickly!"

Li Xiu noticed Ji Cangsheng's angry expression and sensed that something was amiss, so he became more cautious. When Ji Cangsheng actually struck out with a palm, Li Xiu hurriedly flipped backward. Although Ji Cangsheng was furious, he had not yet confirmed that the person before him was the mastermind behind the injury to Wu Laoer, and he intended to leave a living witness, so he only used ten percent of his strength. Li Xiu happened to retreat a few steps, which meant that the full force of the palm did not hit him directly. Even so, Li Xiu's left shoulder was still struck heavily, causing his entire arm to feel sore, numb, and weak. Just as he stood there in a daze, he saw Ji Cangsheng quickly approaching, intending to capture him.

The three oddities of the countryside continued to drink without even glancing at the newcomer. Chen Kang laughed and said: "Just now I asked who was farting over there, and you replied something about a white butt. As long as someone admits it, I don't care if it's a white butt or a black butt"

The fire grew increasingly fierce, causing the beams and tiles of the roof to collapse one after another

Ji Cangsheng let out a long sigh, choking back tears as he said, "Good brother. I am sorry, my old brother." After saying this, he lifted a wooden plank from the corner of the wall and jumped down with Wu Qiuyu.

Chen Kang, seeing that they were still entangled, couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. He kicked the bench aside and shouted, "Truly ungrateful!" After saying this, he unleashed his fists and feet, and in an instant, he knocked down a group of thugs to the ground. The young man in white clapped the table and exclaimed, "Excellent skill!"

On the road, Wu Qiu Yu asked, "Master, why are we in such a hurry to descend the mountain?" Ji Cang Sheng smiled and replied, "You little rascal, how many times have you asked? Once we arrive at Mo Jia Wan, you will understand."

The four men sitting at the table next to the young man in white exchanged glances and stood up

Watching the figures of the grandfather and grandson fade away, Wu Qiuyu recalled his childhood, when his great-grandfather often led him in the same way

"Little Mao, what just happened?" The old woman, unable to see, was still unaware of what had transpired. Little Mao, only two or three years old, did not understand the situation and timidly said, "Grandma, horse." "What horse? Oh, never mind, let's hurry along," she said, taking Little Mao's hand, using one hand to tap the bamboo pole as she continued on their way.

Ji Cangsheng dragged Wu Laoer back a few steps towards the wall. Fearing that arrows might shoot in through the window, there was no time to prepare. Wu Qiuyu also followed him.

To reach Helan Mountain directly by heading west, one must pass through hetushu.com, going between Wutai Mountain and Hengshan Mountain, where the surroundings are bustling with activity. To avoid exposing his whereabouts and causing further trouble, Ji Cangsheng decided to take a detour

The red horse was evidently startled, rearing its front hooves and letting out a long whinny, nearly throwing the rider off. After regaining composure, the rider, a young man in white attire, settled back into the saddle. He was not tall, with delicate features that made him appear somewhat like a woman disguised as a man, though Wu Qiuyu could not discern this.

"Iron Fist Gate?" Dr. Hu said disdainfully, shaking his head. Qiu He and Dr. Hu exchanged glances, remaining silent.

Wu Qiuyu looked around and said, "Master, it seems that there is no one here"

The young man in white looked Wu Qiuyu up and down a few times before galloping away on his horse

Old Er Wu called softly: "Doctor Ji... come..." Ji Cangsheng squatted beside him, still on guard towards the doorway, and whispered: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Ji Cangsheng signaled him to stand still, then secretly gathered his internal energy in his palm and stepped towards the door. Wu Qiuyu stood there, watching his master enter the room, uncertain of what would transpire.

Just as Ji Cangsheng was about to speak, he suddenly heard someone outside calling out: "Brother Han, set the fire. They are hiding and not coming out, and our arrows are ineffective!" The man surnamed Han seemed to hesitate for a moment and then said: "Alright. Prepare the bows and arrows! Set the fire!" At his command, several burning torches were quickly thrown towards the house. The doors and windows soon caught fire.

The tea seller, having seen so many people fighting, had already hidden away and dared not show his face. At this moment, he picked up some silver coins, tremblingly crawled out, glanced at the fallen crowd, and then fled at full speed

The young man in white could not help but blush upon hearing this. However, the four strong men could not contain their laughter.

Mr. Han gazed at the house engulfed in flames and commanded, "They won't be able to hold out for long. Prepare the bows and arrows!" Someone nearby shouted, "Over here, seal off the roof."

Wu Qiuyu understood that the power of this palm strike from his master was formidable; the opponent would either be dead or severely injured if hit. At that moment, he did not dare to look and turned his face away

Suddenly, the voice of the common people could be heard from within the house, exclaiming: "Wu Lao Er! How did you end up like this? Wake up!" Wu Qiuyu hurriedly rushed into the room

Wu Qiuyu saw an elderly woman approaching from a distance, one hand holding a bamboo pole and the other leading her little grandson. The old woman had her eyes rolled back, tapping the bamboo pole on the ground, indicating that she was likely blind

The four strong men at the adjacent table glared at the newcomer, three of them barely able to contain themselves, but were stopped by another. It seems that this individual holds some status among the four.

After a while, four swift horses galloped by, raising clouds of dust on the road. Those riding on the horses were all burly men.

The main gate was slightly ajar, and it opened with a gentle push. Ji Cangsheng stepped into the courtyard and called out loudly, "Wu Lao'er, come out. Why is the door closed in broad daylight?" Wu Qiuyu was secretly astonished, as it seemed that the master had acquaintances here.

Suddenly, the sound of hooves was heard from behind, growing closer. Turning to look, he saw a red horse galloping like the wind, already charging forward. Wu Qiuyu hurriedly stepped aside to the roadside, and the horse brushed past him.

A young man in a green robe stood outside the door, carrying two bronze hammers on his back. He replied, "I am Li Xiu, a disciple under the leadership of Master Peng of the Qingyi Hall of the North Ming Sect. I pay my respects to the esteemed elder Ji"

There is an open-air tea stall by the roadside, with several tables set up.

The leader, Bai Pigu, was infuriated when he was referred to as "Bai Pigu" and shouted sharply, "Hit them!" The henchmen then unleashed their fists and feet, vying to strike at the Three Wonders of the Countryside. The Three Wonders of the Countryside, while defending themselves, continued to drink. Seeing the three act with such disdain, the thugs became even more enraged and attacked with greater ferocity

Upon hearing this, everyone rushed towards that table. Someone pointed at the leading figure and said: "This is Master Bai Pigu from the Bai family. Offending Master Bai could cost you your life. Those who know what's good for them should leave quickly"

Upon hearing the words "Beiming Sect," Ji Cangsheng immediately recalled the scene from years ago when the two elders of the Beiming Sect, Qin Quanhai and Lai Baochang, along with a small henchman, came to demand martial arts secrets. Instantly, a surge of anger welled up in his heart, and he exclaimed, "If you cannot find me, you resort to threatening my friends. How shameless of you. Are you here alone to demand martial arts secrets as well?"

Wu Qiuyu had no time to think much and hurried towards the old woman. After years of practice in the mountains, his wind-chasing skills had become more adept, allowing him to summon them at will, and in just a few steps, he had already surpassed the red horse.

Ji Cangsheng asked, "Wu Laoer, how are you?" The person, originally named Wu Laoer, heard Ji Cangsheng speaking, took a few breaths, and slowly replied, "Doctor Ji, I have finally been waiting for you." Ji Cangsheng said, "It is I, I have come. I received the signal you sent."

At that moment, a group of people arrived, shouting from a distance: "We have reserved those few tables, everyone hurry and leave."

Gazing at the raging fire of the Temple of Compassion, Ji Cangsheng felt as if his heart were being cut by a knife, and he sighed, saying: "Good brother, we can only meet again in the next life." Wu Qiuyu looked at a row of shadows on the wall, filled with hatred in his heart. Ji Cangsheng let out a sigh and said helplessly: "Let's go"

At the turn of spring and summer, the fields are lush and vibrant. In the distance, a village can be seen. Ji Cangsheng pointed to that place and said: "That is Mojiawan."

Upon mentioning Helan Yingxue, Ji Cangsheng immediately became excited, speaking animatedly: "Helan Yingxue is indeed a remarkable treasure, a rare and extraordinary flower that appears once in a thousand years. It originates from the foreign snow mountains, later introduced into the Helan Mountains by a herbalist from the Central Plains, and has fortunately survived for several seasons. Because its flowers are as white as the snow on an ice mountain, it was named Helan Yingxue. The herbalist also discovered by chance that Helan Yingxue possesses potent medicinal properties, capable of counteracting and resolving the poisons of various venomous insects and toxic plants in the Central Plains. As the news spread, it attracted martial artists who vied for it. Those who used poison feared that others would obtain it, thus rendering their poisons ineffective; those who did not use poison also hoped to have it for self-defense, no longer fearing others' poison. In the midst of a fierce struggle for possession, the herbalist met an untimely death, and Helan Yingxue vanished without a trace. For nearly several hundred years, there have been no reports of anyone having seen it, and who would have thought it would reappear now?" The words conveyed an infinite longing.

The young man in white grasped the riding whip with one hand, glanced at the newcomer, then set the whip down, suppressing the urge to speak. The three oddities of the countryside seemed to have heard nothing at all, continuing to drink and laugh.

Wu Laoer trembled as he reached into his bosom, wanting to retrieve something, but he lacked the strength, causing his shoulders to sag. Ji Cangsheng asked, "You something happened. You need to give it to me." Wu Laoer gently nodded. Ji Cangsheng reached into his bosom, following his hand, and took out a yellow talisman used by Taoist priests for rituals.

Mojiabian is located between Taibai Mountain and Lingqiu County. Most of the houses here have collapsed and been abandoned, giving the area a desolate appearance from a distance. However, apart from that expanse of ruins, there stands another building, surrounded by a low wall, which remains intact.

Old Master Wu calmly said: "Doctor Ji, fifteen years ago... you saved my life... and healed my eyes... I have lived longer... fifteen years... I have seen more... fifteen years... I thank you... Today, waiting for... your arrival... I have no more regrets... hopes... Helan Yingxue... is of use to you..."... I have no more regrets... hopes... Helan Yingxue... is of use to you..."

She glared at Wu Qiuyu, rode past him, raised the whip in her hand, and struck it fiercely on Wu Qiuyu's right arm. Wu Qiuyu covered his arm, remained silent, and only went to check on the old woman and the child

Two individuals approached the young man in white and said in a sarcastic tone: "Get up, kid."

Ji Cangsheng pushed aside the withered branches and leaves above his head and poked his head out from the tunnel entrance. After observing the surroundings for any danger, the two disciples finally crawled out.

While pondering, Wu Qiuyu beside him asked: "Master, how could the ancestral hall explode?" Ji Cangsheng replied: "It is likely that Wu Lao'er had previously laid down sulfur and gunpowder around the house and courtyard, intending to take his enemies down with him if they came for him." Wu Qiuyu was puzzled: "Does he have many enemies?"

Qiu Huo sighed, "The Iron Fist Sect is indeed a renowned family in Shanxi, yet it is unfortunate to have unworthy individuals like you among them, truly... sigh." After saying this, he stepped onto the main road. Chen Kang and Doctor Hu glanced at the crowd once more and also followed suit, leaving.

The young gentleman in white lifted the teacup, blew on it, found it to be cool, took a sip, and then gently set it down again

The master and apprentice stood in silence for a long time. It was estimated that in the great fire and explosion, Wu Lao Er had long since turned to ashes, leaving no ties behind. Suppressing their sorrow, they took a step forward and departed

Suddenly, I heard someone on the wall laughing and saying: "I knew it all along, kind words and good language cannot persuade Doctor Ji."

Wu Qiuyu nodded in agreement, then thought of another question and murmured, "Some people want to invite the master, while others want to harm the master. Why do these people all seem to be against the master?" Ji Cangsheng replied, "Those who seek me do so to ask for my help in saving others. Those who wish me harm are mostly afraid of my ability to save people. It seems they have already formed enmity with each other, and now they have just happened to cross paths. Our descent from the mountain was not originally intended for treating illnesses, yet unexpectedly, it has brought about trouble, resulting in the harm of Wu Laoniu. I hope that no further disputes arise from this point on.

Before the rider could clearly see, Wu Qiuyu had already wrapped his left arm around the old woman and lifted the child with his right hand, swiftly moving them to the side of the road. He himself had no time to evade and stood in front of the horse. The rider was startled, but the speed was too fast to control, and the red horse charged directly at Wu Qiuyu.

Only one person was seen lying horizontally on the ground, his face pale and devoid of color, with a black cloth wrapped around his eyes. Ji Cangsheng helped the man up, leaning him against his leg, and began to massage his chest and back. Wu Qiuyu stood by, staring blankly, feeling as if the person was already dead

Bai Pigu covered his face with one hand and shouted sharply, "Do the three of you dare to leave your names? Will the ones who attacked the Iron Fist Sect just get away with it like this?"

The old woman cannot see, the little grandson cannot speak, and they are still walking in the middle of the road. "Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" shouted the rider, as the horse had already galloped past.

Ji Cangsheng said to Wu Qiuyu: "I will step aside for a moment. You go ahead, and when you find a place to rest, you can stop and wait for me." Having said this, he went off to find a secluded spot.

Wu Qiuyu was taken aback and turned to look at his master. Ji Cangsheng helped Old Er Wuh slowly lie down, then stood up and walked to the door, glaring and asking: "Are you the one looking for Ji?"

The master and apprentice traveled northward, heading towards Lingqiu County.

Upon hearing this, Wu Qiuyu was also filled with curiosity, eager to see them at once. His master, well-versed in medical texts and having tasted countless herbs, should have no difficulty in curing the dual monstrosities with his skills. He thought that as long as he went to Helan Mountain and found the dual monstrosities, he would be able to see Helan Yingxue. Wu Qiuyu felt an indescribable excitement in his heart, and thus he walked joyfully ahead all the way.

Only the soil and stones erupted above the Ancestral Hall of the Senses, with flesh and blood flying in all directions, as several low walls along with the shadows of people on them were instantly reduced to ashes.

Wu Qiuyu was the first to run over, standing in front of the door. He looked up at the plaque hanging above the entrance that read "Gansheng Shrine" and turned back to ask, "Master, it seems there are no residents in the village. How could there be a... Gansheng Shrine? What is the purpose of the Gansheng Shrine?"

Where exactly are we going, Master? Wu Qiuyu recalled this question again. He had thought that once they reached Mojiawan, he would find out, but now that they had been to Mojiawan and had nearly lost their lives, he still did not understand the purpose of descending the mountain. Ji Cangsheng showed him the yellow talisman that Wu Laoer had written in blood. Wu Qiuyu read aloud: "The dual monsters of male and female, Helan Yingxue. What is that?"