Quick Wear Dream Qiqi

Episode 183 Demons and Monsters 27

The crowd sped along, raising a cloud of dust.

As we approached the valley, a thin layer of mist filled the air, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.

Gong Shangjiao became alert and signaled his men to slow down.

Suddenly, a melodious flute sound was heard. The melody seemed familiar. Gong Shangjiao's heart trembled suddenly. He was sure that this had nothing to do with Meng Qiqi.

As the sound of the flute got closer, a figure gradually emerged from the fog.

Gong Yuanzheng widened his eyes, and when he saw who it was, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

"Shangguan Qian? Why is it you here?" Gong Yuanzheng tightened the reins and the horse pawed its hooves restlessly.

Shangguan Qian held the jade flute in her hand and said with a smile, "My two lords, how are you?"

Gong Yuanzheng asked anxiously, "Why are you here? Have you seen Meng Qiqi?"

Shangguan Qian shook her head gently: "No, I was just passing by here, and when I heard some noise, I came over to take a look."

Gong Shangjiao looked at her carefully: "Are you telling the truth?"

Shangguan Qian bowed slightly: "Of course, I have no connection with Meng Qiqi, how could I know her whereabouts."

"However, this valley is full of dangers. It would be inappropriate for you to come here rashly."

Gong Yuanzheng's face was filled with disappointment, but he still refused to give up: "We must go in and look for it."

Shangguan Qian sighed: "In that case, I won't stop you. I just wish you good luck." After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.

Gong Shangjiao looked at Shangguan Qian's departing back, with doubts in his heart. He always felt that things were not that simple, but at this time his brother only wanted to go into the valley to look for people, so he could only put aside his doubts temporarily and slowly walk into the depths of the valley with his men.

After Shangguan Qian came out of the valley, he found an extremely hidden bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest is dense and lush, with layers of bamboo leaves stacked on top of each other. When the sunlight shines through, only specks of light are cast.

She walked along the path through the bamboo forest, her steps light and slow, as if she was looking for something.

Suddenly, she stopped and saw a small bamboo house in front of her. The house looked old and was covered with vines.

Shangguan Qian's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile. She walked closer to the bamboo house and gently pushed open the creaking door.

The room was simply furnished with only a wooden table and a few chairs.

However, there was a booklet on the table, a brand new one.

She picked up the booklet, opened it, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

It turns out that this booklet contains some long-lost martial arts secrets and strange formations.

Shangguan Qian thought that if he mastered these, he would be more confident in the future whether facing the palace gate or other opponents.

At this moment, there was a slight noise outside the house, as if someone was approaching. Shangguan Qian became alert instantly, holding the flute tightly in his hand, ready to deal with unknown danger.

As soon as Meng Qiqi got outside, she noticed that there was someone in the bamboo house.

She approached the bamboo house cautiously and looked inside through the gap. When she saw that it was Shangguan Qian, she pushed the door open.

Shangguan Qian was also stunned when she saw Meng Qiqi, and then she smiled.

"Sister Qian, I haven't seen you for many years. Why are you here?" Meng Qiqi looked Shangguan Qian up and down, her eyes full of curiosity and confusion.

Shangguan Qian chuckled and replied, "I just happened to pass by here and found this bamboo house seemed extraordinary, so I came in to take a look. I didn't expect to get a treasure book. But you, why are you here too?"

Meng Qiqi walked to the table and sat down. She picked up the booklet and looked at it. She said, "This is where I used to live. I noticed something unusual in the nearby valley, so I left for a while. I didn't expect to see you when I came back. The things in this booklet are not simple. Do you want them?"

Shangguan Qian played with the flute in her hand, her eyes determined. "Of course I want to study hard. The situation in the martial arts world is so unpredictable these days, and more strength is needed to better protect myself. Will you give it to me?"

Meng Qiqi frowned slightly and thought for a moment before nodding: "I have other things to do, but since we met today, it can be considered fate. I give this amulet to you. Maybe it will be useful in the future."

As he spoke, he handed Shangguan Qian a faintly glowing amulet.

Shangguan Qian took the amulet and thanked him.

Meng Qiqi turned and went into the inner room. After a while, she came out holding a set of exquisite tea sets.

I saw that she was very skilled in washing and brewing tea in one go. The tea leaves expanded in the water and the fragrance of tea gradually spread.

Meng Qiqi picked up a cup of brewed tea, handed it to Shangguan Qian, and said with a smile: "Try this tea. It's wild tea I picked from the back mountain a few days ago. It has a unique flavor."

Shangguan Qian took the teacup, sniffed the tea, and praised, "It is indeed a good tea."

After saying that, he took a sip and felt a fresh feeling going down his throat, making him feel much more comfortable.

Meng Qiqi watched Shangguan Qian sipping her tea and spoke slowly, "Sister Qian, I'm afraid the turmoil in the martial arts world will be difficult to quell. If you hold that booklet, you'll probably get into a lot of trouble."

Shangguan Qian put down the teacup, a hint of amusement in her eyes, and said to Meng Qiqi, "What are you afraid of? We can fight against the enemy with our troops and block the water with earth. But just now, I saw Gong Yuanzheng outside, looking for you everywhere."

Meng Qiqi paused, a barely perceptible smile flashing across her face, but she quickly regained her composure: "Why did he come to see me? Is he trying to come up with some trick to trick me again?"

Shangguan Qian shook her head slightly. "I don't know, but he looked so hurried, as if he had something important to do. Perhaps he's here to accuse you of concealing Wu Feng's identity at the palace gate."

Meng Qiqi understood: "Who told him to be so innocent? If I don't take action, someone else will."

Shangguan Qian's lips curled up into a faint smile. "You'd better be careful. Gong Yuanzheng is not someone you can easily mess with right now. Although you are skilled in martial arts, he is also very cunning."

Meng Qiqi waved her hands nonchalantly: "I'm not afraid of him. If he dares to cause trouble, I will make sure he never returns."

As Meng Qiqi was speaking, her eyes suddenly became a little blurry and her thoughts drifted away.

She recalled the scene where Shangguan Qian and Gong Shangjiao were talking about love at the palace gate, and the scene unfolded before her eyes like a scroll.

That day, she followed Gong Yuanzheng to Jiao Palace. Shangguan Qian's gentle smile, Gong Shangjiao's occasional doting expression, and the seemingly unintentional but affectionate interactions between them, each scene was like a small hammer gently knocking on Gong Yuanzheng's heart.

The sunlight was shining on them at that time, as if giving them a layer of golden light.

Everything around them became a backdrop, and only the love in each other's eyes was clearly visible.

Gong Shangjiao raised his hand and gently brushed the hair off Shangguan Qian's cheek, his movements as gentle as if he were treating a rare treasure.

Shangguan Qian raised her head slightly and looked at him, her eyes full of trust and dependence.

Meng Qiqi sighed unconsciously, came to her senses, and saw Shangguan Qian, who was puzzled in front of her. Meng Qiqi smiled awkwardly, picked up the tea and took another sip.

Meng Qiqi put down her teacup, leaned closer to Shangguan Qian and jokingly said, "Sister Qian, if you say so, then you saw Gong Shangjiao just now, and there weren't any ripples in your heart? Are you really done with it completely?"

Shangguan Qian rolled her eyes at her and said, "Don't talk nonsense, girl. Everything that happened in the past was just a show."

Meng Qiqi raised her eyebrows. "Oh, can you act so passionately just for fun? I think Mr. Jiao is still thinking about you."