In a small courtyard in the mountains, a man sat on a stool pounding medicine vigorously, and the sound of pounding medicine echoed in the forest. There was a bed in the back room of the courtyard, and on the bed lay a young man with a pale face.

The young man was asleep, but he seemed to be awakened by the sound of medicine outside the house, and he groaned and slowly opened his eyes.

Luo Yin woke up, he opened his eyes and saw the light of the world.

His mind went blank when he woke up, and it was only after a moment that he remembered what had happened before he fell unconscious.

Yes, he was bitten by a poisonous snake in the mountains, and struggled to Zhao Ping'an's house for help. Now that he is alive, it must have been Zhao Ping'an who saved him.

He opened his mouth and called out, "Brother Zhao, are you there?" The voice coming out of his mouth was very hoarse, hoarse as if it was not his voice at all.

The sound of pounding medicine outside the house stopped, and then there was the sound of hurried footsteps, and Zhao Ping'an walked into the house a moment later. He looked at Luo Yin, who had already woken up, and said happily: "You finally woke up, it really scared me to death, you have been in a coma for three days and three nights, and I thought you would never wake up again." ”

"Thank you Brother Zhao for saving my life, otherwise my little brother's life would have to be explained in this mountain. Luo Yin barely squeezed out a trace of an ugly smile and said.

"I'll show you first. ”

After Zhao Ping'an finished speaking, he sat down on the edge of the bed, looked at Luo Yin's eyes, and checked his pulse. Then he said: "It shouldn't be a big deal, as long as you take care of it for a while, you can recover." Do you remember what snake you were bitten by, was it a black-mouthed snake?"

Luo Yin thought back to the appearance of the snake for a moment and said, "Yes, that snake is blue, its head is triangular, and its mouth is black like night, which is unforgettable at first sight. I've never seen such a black-mouthed snake, and I never imagined that its poison could be so violent. ”

Zhao Ping'an patted Luo Yin's shoulder and said happily: "This snake is a unique black-mouthed snake here, it is extremely poisonous, and ordinary people will die after being bitten in a while." If you hadn't bled out most of the snake venom when you were bitten, and tied your arms with strips of cloth to prevent the poison from spreading, you would have died if you didn't even get to my house. ”

When Luo Yin heard this, he was also glad in his heart, fortunately, in his previous life, he liked to watch the popular science programs of the imperial court channel 10, and he had seen some self-help methods for being bitten by poisonous snakes, otherwise he would have seen Lord Yan before he walked to Zhao's house.

"How did Brother Zhao know that I was bitten by this black-mouthed snake?" Luo Yin asked suspiciously.

Zhao Ping'an smiled and said, "My family has lived in this mountain for generations, and I don't know how many years I have dealt with this blackmouth snake. According to my father, many of my ancestors died under the mouth of this black-mouthed snake, so in order to protect themselves, it took decades to find a cure for this black-mouthed snake venom. ”

"When I found out that you were poisoned by snake venom yesterday, I immediately thought of this black-mouthed snake, so I tried this antidote, but I didn't expect it to have an effect after trying it. If you hadn't come to my house to ask for help, there would have been no one who could cure this snake venom in a radius of hundreds of miles. ”

When Luo Yin heard this, he couldn't help but feel that he was still quite lucky, if he wasn't thirsty that day, he wouldn't have come to his house to ask for water to drink, and naturally he wouldn't know Zhao Ping'an, and when he was bitten by a poisonous snake, he wouldn't have thought of coming here for help.

A drink and a peck, it seems to be heavenly.

Zhao Ping'an stood up and said: "This snake venom is violent and abnormal, although the poison has been resolved, it still has caused serious damage to your body, plus you have many abrasions and bumps on your body, you need to recuperate now." I'll boil some medicine for you, and I'll bring it to you when it's better, and you'll get better faster after drinking the medicine. ”

Luo Yin said: "That's troublesome Brother Zhao." ”

Zhao Ping'an smiled and left the house, and after a while, brought Luo Yin a bowl to serve him to drink, and told him to rest well and not to move.

After another two days, Luo Yin was already able to move on the ground.

At this time, he was sitting in the small courtyard, watching Zhao Ping'an make medicine. After looking at it for a while, he asked, "Brother Zhao has already married a wife, why don't you see your sister-in-law?"

Zhao Ping'an raised his head and said with pride and happiness on his face: "The dog is seven years old this year, and he has just been educated, so he needs someone to take care of him." This school is outside the mountain, so Clumsy Jing is with him outside the mountain. My father and mother felt sorry for my grandson and went with them, so I was the only one left in the mountains now. ”

"With both parents at home and wife and children by his side, Brother Zhao is really the envy of his younger brother. Luo Yin heard him talk about his family and said enviously.

Zhao Ping'an stopped what he was doing and asked, "Looking at the age of Brother Luo, it should not be the age of the weak crown, and the parents at home must still be there, right?"

Luo Yin looked at the sky, and said gloomily: "My parents are still there, but it is difficult to see each other from a distance, so I am quite envious to see Brother Zhao's happy family." ”

"No matter how far away you are, you can always see it, and Brother Luo should not be sad. Take good care of your body, and go back to see your parents, right?" Zhao Ping'an saw Luo Yin's sad expression, so he comforted.

Luo Yin shook his head, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, the son wants to raise but the parent is not there, and he may never see it again in this life.

After another three days, Luo Yin saw that his body was about to be raised, so he thought about saying goodbye to Zhao Ping'an.

Time is pressing, because I was bitten by a poisonous snake, I had to delay for several days, I had to hurry on the road, otherwise I am afraid it will be difficult to rush to Qingyang Mountain at the appointed time.

He found Zhao Ping'an, who was busy in the courtyard, and said to the latter: "Brother Zhao, thank you for taking care of me all these days, my little brother is ready to leave, and I have come to say goodbye to you." ”

When Zhao Ping'an heard this, he hurriedly said: "Although your body has recovered well, it has not completely recovered yet, how far can you go on the road at this time? It is not too late to recuperate with me for a while." ”

"It's been delayed for several days, and the younger brother must be on the road, otherwise I'm afraid it will delay the time agreed with others. Luo Yin shook his head and said.

Zhao Ping'an stood up from the stool and said, "I've been delayed for many days, and I don't care about delaying for a few more days, after all, the body is the most important, otherwise it will be even more delayed to travel with injuries." ”

Luo Yin was unmoved, and still insisted: "The little brother has made up his mind, don't persuade the eldest brother anymore." As he spoke, he took out three taels of silver from his bosom and said to Zhao Ping'an: "These days have cost the eldest brother a lot of herbs, please accept these silvers and offset the herbs consumed." ”

"Hmph, I didn't save you for money, you put it away quickly, otherwise don't blame me for driving you out directly. You and I have a very happy relationship, and you and I have defiled your friendship with all this silver. Zhao Ping'an saw that Luo Yin actually took out the silver, and he was unhappy in his heart, and said with an ugly face.

Luo Yin saw that Zhao Ping'an's tone was stiff, his face was displeased, and he knew that he had done something wrong, so he hurriedly put away the silver and apologized to him repeatedly.

Zhao Ping'an listened to Luo Yin's apology, and his face calmed down. He understood Luo Yin's current physical condition, although he looked a lot better, it was not suitable to travel for a long time. He had to persuade him several times, but this kid didn't listen to anyone's persuasion at all and insisted on going his own way.

His heart moved, and he asked: "Brother Luo, I heard you say that you have an appointment with someone, I don't know who you have an appointment with, and where are you going, I don't know if you can tell me?"

Luo Yin thought about it for a while, and felt that this matter was not a secret that could not be said, so he said: "If I say it, please don't laugh at me Brother Zhao." ”

Zhao Ping'an heard this, and said with a smile: "Don't you have an appointment with a beautiful woman and want to go on a date with a beauty?"

When Luo Yin heard this, he almost didn't choke to death, and this Brother Zhao's associative ability was also a little richer, and he could even think of it. hurriedly explained: "It's not an appointment with a beautiful woman, but an appointment with an immortal." ”

"Immortals, what immortals?" Zhao Ping'an asked with a puzzled expression when he heard this.

Luo Yin didn't intend to hide it, so he said: "I once met an immortal, and the immortal promised me that if I could walk to his cultivation dojo with only my feet within three years, he would take me as a disciple and teach me the Dao. ”

When Zhao Ping'an heard this, he only felt that this Luo Yin Mo was not deceived, so he said: "Haven't you met a liar, although there are often legends of immortals in this world, no one has really seen it." Besides, you and I, the disciples of the Holy Companion, should not believe in such strange and chaotic things. ”

Luo Yin said: "The younger brother didn't believe in this immortal legend before, but it wasn't until I saw it with my own eyes that I had to admit that there were indeed immortals in this world, but it was difficult for mortals such as me to see it in the past." ”

As he spoke, he told Zhao Ping'an about the encounter with immortals two years ago from beginning to end, as it was. From the mountain village sheltering from the rain and encountering a strange village, to the demons that appeared in the village, to the immortal descending into the world, a thunder method to split the demon's soul away, and the immortal's promise to himself, etc., all informed Zhao Ping'an.

Zhao Ping'an was also a little speechless after listening to Luo Yin's story, he believed that Luo Yin would not make up a story to deceive him for no reason, and made it up like a story told by a storyteller.

He actually believed it in his heart, so he didn't persuade him anymore, but just asked: "Brother Luo has been away from home since he left, I don't know how many miles he has walked and how much time has it spent?"

Luo Yin pinched his fingers and calculated, and said: "When the junior brother met the immortals, it was the third day of the eighth month, and now it is the fifth day of the ninth month, and it has been more than two years, and there is only less than one year left to reach the three-year period. As for how many miles he walked, the younger brother really couldn't count it. ”

Zhao Ping'an said: "How many people can't touch the immortal thing in their lifetime, since you have encountered it, it is your fate, and you must take advantage of the opportunity." In the future, he will cultivate the immortal law and become an immortal, and now these sufferings are nothing. Go ahead, I won't stop you again. ”

Luo Yin gave a deep salute to Zhao Ping'an and said, "Brother Zhao's life-saving grace, the younger brother will never forget." I, Luo Yin, swear here, if I can go to the immortal place alive and learn the immortal method one day, when I succeed in cultivation, I will definitely come to meet Brother Zhao. At that time, if you have a wish, you will never give up. ”

Zhao Ping'an saw that Luo Yin had made an oath, and hurriedly helped him up and said, "I believe you will be able to get what you want." ”

After more than half an hour, Luo Yin packed his bags, took the dry food and some commonly used herbs that Zhao Ping'an had prepared for him, and left the Zhao family.

Before leaving, he said to Zhao Ping'an: "Brother Zhao, the younger brother is gone, you and I will definitely see each other again." ”

Zhao Ping'an watched Luo Yin leave and watched him disappear between the mountains and forests......