Ben Wang Zai Ci / The Legend of Shen Li

Chapter 61 Madam Jin

 The cold wind was howling, and a huge stone gate was embedded in the valley, blocking all the roads up the mountain. Many people were waiting in front of the mountain gate, either closing their eyes and concentrating, or talking quietly in groups.

"Cold?"

"What do you think?" Shen Li took off the fox fur cloak that Xing Zhi put on her and put it in Xing Zhi's arms, "You can wear it yourself. I think the temperature is just right."

Shen Li's words aroused the sidelong glances of the people nearby. The people who come to do business in this snowy mountain all have some level of cultivation. Some of them are monsters who want to dominate, and some are masters of the sect of cultivating immortals. Their bodies are naturally hundreds of times stronger than ordinary people, but the cold here is different from other places. The wind and snow seem to have a bit of magical power, which is piercing the bone marrow. Even the magical barrier cannot stop it. There is no need for external objects to avoid the cold here. It is indeed too eye-catching.
 
Xing Zhi took the fox fur and put it on himself politely, but Shen Li got a little impatient with the wait. Looking at the huge stone door in front of her, she asked: "Didn't they say that the door will be opened when it gets dark? The sun has already set for I don't know how long it is, why haven’t they let anyone in yet?”

Xing Zhi looked at the sky: "Maybe the master... forgot."

As soon as he finished speaking, the fire automatically lit up the mountain gate. The mountain gate creaked and opened inward. The stairs inside went up step by step. The torches on both sides of the road were lit by themselves. The crowd slowly walked inside. The long mountain road was endless, and Shen Li raised an eyebrow: "What is the origin of this snow-capped mountain golden snake demon? It has such a high profile. How come I haven't heard of it before?"

Xing Zhi smiled: "That only means you don't like the treasure trade." Xing Zhi said, "This demon may live longer than me. You must be respecting your elders by following the arrogance she puts on."

Shen Li was a little surprised: "Older than you? He is actually a demon from ancient times!"

When Xing Zhi heard the four words in front of Shen Li, he stiffened, turned his head slightly, frowned slightly, and stared at Shen Li's face for a long time. Shen Li was horrified by what he saw and looked back. After finally confirming that Xing Zhi was staring at her, Shen Li was about to ask him what was wrong, but suddenly realized that she had just blurted out something she shouldn't have said... …

"Uh..." Shen Li thought for a while and comforted, "I don't think anyone of your age can look like you..." This didn't seem right... Shen Li scratched her head, she is good at using cruel words to kill people, but she is really unable to do it when it comes to comforting people. "I mean...actually... no one can tell your age unless you tell them."

Seeing the movement of Xing Zhi's brows, Shen Li held her forehead and sighed: "Okay, I'm sorry I said the wrong thing." Sure enough, going roundabout ways to comfort people doesn't suit her at all!

"Do you mind?"

After being stared at by Xing Zhi for a long time, he asked calmly.

Shen Li hurriedly waved her hands: "I don't mind, of course I don't mind." When she raised her head, she met Xing Zhi's eyes with a slight smile. The slightly curved eyes, the smart eyes with dancing firelight, made her smile. Shen Li's heart trembled, and her heartbeat was somewhat disordered.

Xing Zhi no longer dwells on this topic: "The mountain road is too long. It's better for you to get hurt. It's not suitable for climbing. I'll carry you up."

He stretched out his hand. Shen Li was stunned for a long time, and suddenly came back to reality. She staggered a step back: "This, how can this be done? I can just walk this way myself."