Chapter 215 Sword Dance in the Snowstorm
The road in the mountains is not easy to walk on.
The wind and snow made it even more difficult to travel.
The snow this year seems to be particularly heavy, exceeding that of previous decades.
Even when stepping on the bluestone road, the soles of your feet feel like they are sinking into thick snow cotton, making it difficult to exert force.
Occasionally, some ordinary people passed by, but they also walked with difficulty and almost fell down.
Seeing that some elderly people were having difficulty going down the mountain, Shen Xuanxi asked the guards to help support one or two people to avoid any accidents in the icy and snowy weather.
Several elderly people who came to worship the gods early in the morning expressed their gratitude repeatedly, saying that the daughter of the Shen family was a kind person and deserved to be blessed by the gods.
Whenever he heard these words, Shen Xuanxi would smile softly, his eyes gentle, yet deliberately with a hint of distance.
The posture shows the elegance of a great man.
When they reached halfway up the mountain, Shen Xuanxi felt a little tired. Looking at the maid and guards behind him, he sighed softly.
"A Ling, why don't you go back first."
She often went up the mountain to worship gods because she was coerced by the direct descendants of other families with moral speeches.
I just wanted to give her the four words "Shen's daughter" to keep up appearances.
I also want to take a walk in the mountains, avoid worldly eyes, stay away from all the disputes, and relax for a while.
The maid named A Ling stepped forward and held Shen Xuanxi's slender arm.
"A Ling is not leaving, and neither are our brothers!"
The maid called A Ling is younger and somewhat lively.
At this moment he shook his head and refused to leave.
Several guards also said firmly: "Miss, don't worry. We brothers will protect you!"
No matter how strong the wind and snow were, they dared not abandon their young daughter in the mountains!
Shen Xuanxi did not force it, and smiled gently: "Thank you for your hard work."
Several guards puffed out their chests: "Don't worry, Miss, you can hold on, and so can we!"
"Let those dandy young men from big families understand that even if our Shen family only has one daughter in this generation, we are still better than them!"
The guards perked up and spoke in loud voices.
A few people insisted on walking up the mountain again.
It usually takes half an hour to walk the mountain road, but this time it took more than two hours to finish the journey.
We came here early in the morning and it was already noon when we reached the top of the mountain.
Shen Xuanxi stretched out his white and soft hands, brushed off the remaining snow on his body, walked slowly and gracefully into the mountain temple, and bowed respectfully.
In the mountain temple, candles were lit brightly, making it slightly warmer than outside.
After the people who were worshipping gods in front left, Shen Xuanxi walked forward slowly and knelt on the cushion.
"Master Immortal God, I, Shen Xuanxi, sincerely bow to you."
She bowed slightly and kowtowed sincerely.
"I do not seek personal glory, nor do I enjoy all the wealth and luxury."
'I only wish that the world will be peaceful and the people will be at peace.'
Shen Xuanxi bowed three times respectfully, took the long incense from the temple abbot, lit it, and reverently inserted it into the incense altar on the altar.
When Shen Xuanxi pushed it open, the maids and guards also came forward and knelt down to offer their worship.
The Liangshan Mountain God has a high prestige among the people, and the people believe in him sincerely.
The maid knelt down and prayed in her heart:
"Master Immortal, please bless my daughter to be healthy and don't let her become a discarded child of the Shen family!"
'Also, please bless my family, so that they can enjoy wealth, longevity, happiness and health...'
The strong guards also came forward and knelt.
"Master Immortal, please bless my daughter of the Shen family! She is a daughter, and as the only daughter of the legitimate family, she has to bear too much pressure!"
"I also hope that the immortal gods will bless the turmoil to end and the Shen family will not fall!"
When the guards finished their respectful greetings, they turned around and found that their young lady was gone again.
The maid A Ling came from the side of the temple and looked at the guards.
"Miss wants to get me out of here, what can I do?"
A trace of helplessness flashed across A Ling's face.
The guards also shook their heads slightly.
"Miss, only in the mountains can you avoid the eyes of the world. Every time you stay there, you will feel better."
"It's just that the snow and wind are too strong today, and I'm afraid the young lady might get hurt accidentally!"
They hesitated and walked towards the bamboo forest.
However, following the footprints left by Shen Xuanxi in the snow, they finally stopped outside the bamboo forest.
"Fortunately, the young lady did not stumble and fall into the snowstorm."
"The bamboo forest...is the pure land in the young lady's heart. You and I will wait here."
A Ling stopped the guard and took out a delicate and small hand warmer from his arms.
There was heat coming out of the furnace and fine charcoal was burning.
A few people used hand warmers and hid under a tree to wait, which was not too cold.
Shen Xuanxi walked slowly in the bamboo forest.
The bamboo forest path that once existed is now covered with frost and snow.
"Will he... be there..."
Shen Xuanxi walked forward cautiously, thinking in his heart.
only......
She raised her head, looked at the green bamboo that was half bent by the wind and snow, and shook her head slightly.
In such a heavy snowstorm, if he is still wearing a thin blue shirt, it would be better for him not to be there.
To avoid catching a cold and suffering from frostbite.
Shen Xuanxi was wearing a conspicuous bright red long dress today. The dress was slim-fitting and brought out her graceful figure. In this vast snow and wind, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Gently pushing aside the bamboo branches covered with frost and ice, Shen Xuanxi walked along the path. After turning a few bends, he vaguely saw an open space in the bamboo forest.
Not sure why, Shen Xuanxi's steps quickened slightly, her beautiful eyes moving around, looking intently.
There seemed to be no one at the stone table, the snow on the ground was thick and no footprints could be seen.
For some reason, Shen Xuanxi felt a little uncomfortable.
In her impression, as long as she walked near this place, she would be able to see Li Yuan sitting alone at the stone table through the green bamboo.
"I'm actually thinking strangely. It's better for him not to be here in such a snowy weather."
Shen Xuanxi spoke in a low and soft voice, with a slight self-mockery, and continued forward.
But after taking only two steps, her sight passed over a few thick bamboos and she caught a glimpse of the familiar figure in green again.
My eyes couldn't help but tremble.
Today, Li Yuan was still wearing a thin green robe, with a tall and slender figure and a few snowflakes on his hair.
However, in the wind and snow, he stood in the middle of the open space, brandishing a dark sword.
Li Yuan's movements are sometimes gentle, like slow ripples on the water; sometimes violent, like bursts of thunder.
There are many sword styles, including stabbing, picking, chopping and slashing.
The sword edge swept across, shattering the tiny snowflakes; its force was so swift and powerful that it seemed to cut through the void, with incomparable sharpness.
The wind was blowing and the snow was white. Li Yuan was looking at the snow and got inspired to practice sword dancing in the bamboo forest.
He learned the 72 techniques of the Disha Dao, including the sword technique.
Now he was dancing with a sword in the snow, his movements were mysterious and obscure, yet they also carried a natural and smooth feeling.
In the path, Shen Xuanxi watched for a moment, looking at Li Yuan's skillful and natural movements, and couldn't help but applaud in his heart.
But when she looked at Li Yuan in his thin blue shirt, she couldn't help but frown, her eyes filled with worry, and she stamped her feet secretly.
"In such cold weather, even if you are skilled in martial arts, you can't treat yourself like this!"
Shen Xuanxi hesitated slightly, then turned and walked out of the bamboo forest.
The long skirt is bright red, like plum blossoms blooming in the snow.
Li Yuan was still dancing with the sword in the open space in the bamboo forest. He felt particularly relaxed in the wind and snow.