The author of the book "The Book of the Dead"

Chapter 217 A Hundred Years of Willow Green, A Thousand Years of Green Mountain Garden.

"Is there anyone in Dongshan who can cure diseases?"

Liang Changyun thought to himself.

It's possible. Although he's not an Outcast, he knows of their existence. If technology can't save them, perhaps the mysterious Outcasts have the ability.

"I can't go out, otherwise I might alert the enemy."

Liang Changyun still doesn't know who is trying to harm him, and that his every move may be being monitored.

Any action can trigger a lot of speculation.

This is not an exaggeration. As the head of a multi-trillion-dollar conglomerate, he also holds controlling stakes in several large companies and banks overseas.

Liang Changyun's influence is no less than that of the president of a medium-sized country.

His death could even cause economic turmoil in the region.

Thinking of this, Liang Changyun looked at the young man not far away, and then asked his subordinates to call his granddaughter.

"Xue'er, help Grandpa go to Dongshan to find someone."

"Dongshan?" Liang Xue frowned, puzzled. "Is anyone living in Dongshan? I've never seen it before?"

"Go and see."

"Then what benefits will I get?" Liang Xue'er's eyes darted around, and she smiled slyly as she began to bargain.

"after……"

As he spoke, Liang Changyun began coughing violently again.

Liang Xue sensed something was wrong, and her eyes flashed with golden light—it was the Mystic Eye, one of the Eight Secret Techniques.

Upon seeing her grandfather's true condition, Liang Xuehua paled, her eyes welled up with tears, and she quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Grandpa, you... I'll call a doctor for you."

Liang Changyun waved his hand and said, "The doctor is useless. Grandpa said there's no need to spread the word about the clues to treating the illness in Dongshan..."

Although Liang Xue is young, she possesses the wondrous Heavenly Eye and is a genius of the Transformation Realm. She is Liang Changyun's choice to inherit the empire.

The wondrous divine eye can not only perceive all things, but also sense human emotions to a certain extent.

Liang Changyun wasn't afraid of death; he simply hadn't paved the way for Liang Xue.

"Is Dongshan a place with people or treasures?"

"Some people are looking for people, and treasures are looking for treasures."

Liang Changyun was also unaware of the specifics.

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Liang Xue changed into sportswear, calmed herself down, and then went out as if nothing had happened.

On the way, they ran into Zhu Yu, a friend from the scientific expedition team.

"Xue'er, where are you going?"

"Want to go to Dongshan to relax?"

"also."

The Zhu and Liang families had a very good relationship due to an ancient legend.

Since the direct descendants of the Liang family moved out of Penglai, the Zhu family has been of great help in helping them settle in Kuaiji.

The two drove to the foot of the mountain and then walked briskly up the mountain.

Both of them had practiced internal martial arts, so climbing mountains was not a big deal for them.

Liang Xue seemed to have a purpose, looking around as if searching for something.

Zhu Yu noticed something was wrong, but instead of pointing it out, she helped him search for it.

Dongshan is a famous mountain in Kuaiji. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, Xie Anshi, Xie Lingyun, and Liang Shanbo all lived in seclusion here.

Due to years of disrepair and the chaos of war, most of the buildings have long since collapsed. There are no historical sites or scenic spots; it is merely a place for nearby residents to hike and explore outdoors.

Liang Xue had visited the mountain dozens of times since she was a child, but she had never heard of anyone living on it.

The dense forest is secluded and rarely visited by humans.

The dense shade of trees and shrubs makes it impossible to distinguish east from west.

Liang Xue's eyes flickered; the plants and trees here seemed rather strange.

They walked deeper into the bushes, where there was nowhere else to step.

"Should we go back?" Zhu Yu suggested, having second thoughts.

"Let's see..."

Suddenly, a bamboo grove appeared on the right.

Bamboo shadows sway, and fallen leaves flutter.

Behind the bamboo grove, buildings with black tiles and white walls can be faintly seen.

The two women exchanged a glance, and both could see the excitement in each other's eyes.

Is the person Grandpa was talking about here?

He lives in seclusion, leaving no trace; he is clearly a hermit.

Zhu Yu's reaction was that the expedition team had found another clue.

Kuaiji has always been a place where legends of immortals and gods abound in the south. The hermits and sages here may know about the past.

Passing through the bamboo forest, a sea of ​​flowers blooms in front of the house, filling the air with a unique fragrance. Countless butterflies flutter in the wind, and tea sets are placed on the stone table and chairs. The tea soup is emerald green and still has a trace of warmth.

In an instant, a scene appeared in their minds.

The white-haired Taoist priest, who lives a secluded life, consuming the essence of the heavens and earth, remains untouched by worldly affairs and karma.

"Is there anyone?"

"Excuse me, is anyone there?" The two called out for a long time, but received no response.

Liang Xue was worried about her grandfather, so she went to the door, which was slightly ajar, and gently pushed it open.

The main hall was empty, but faint sounds could be heard from behind.

"anyone there?"

After calling out twice more, Liang Xue led Zhu Yu to the back hall.

A thin figure sat in the courtyard.

Her hair reached her waist, and her jet-black hair was casually draped over her shoulders. Her clothes resembled those of a scholar from the Ming Dynasty.

The man turned around, and his handsome and refined face startled the two women.

There are plenty of handsome men, but those who are handsome and also have charisma are one in a million.

Of course, what shocked the two of them was his youth.

I thought he was an old man with a white beard, but he turned out to be a young man.

The television in the courtyard was playing a melodramatic web series, instantly bringing this refined young man down to earth.

"Who are you...?" Liang Yue asked knowingly.

He paused for a moment when he saw the woman beside Liang Xue.

That face bore a striking resemblance to Zhu Yingtai.

Is this a direct descendant of the Zhu family?
"I am Liang Xue, and this is Zhu Yu. May I ask if you possess medical skills, sir?"

Without any pleasantries, Liang Xue stated her purpose directly.

"I have a little knowledge of medicine."

"It's like this, my elderly relative is ill. If you can cure him, I will definitely reward you handsomely, or you can name your price."

Liang Xue didn't trust the person in front of her, but she trusted her grandfather's judgment.

However, he was unwilling to reveal his true identity, lest the information be leaked to the outside world, and also fearing that this person might have malicious intentions.

After hearing this, Liang Yue laughed and said, "Ten billion."

"A billion?"

"Families who can ask for any price must have no shortage of medical resources. Since you've come all this way, you're just trying anything, so you have no choice but to trust me."

"One billion... If you can cure Grandpa, money is not a problem."

"No, even if it can't be cured, I still have to pay. It's a basic respect for doctors. It's not about the money. I don't need a billion or two."

He really is rich. The account that Liang Daoxuan opened for himself back then is now worth at least tens of billions.

I just don't want to bring it out for now.

Seeing Liang Yue's attitude, Liang Xue was so angry she wanted to bite him.

Zhu Yu quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Calm down, let's leave it at that for now. This gentleman should go see a doctor first, and we can discuss the money later."

"also."

Liang Yue nodded in agreement, thinking that it would be fun to tease future generations when he had nothing else to do.

The three set off down the mountain.

This is the first time Liang Yue has descended the mountain since regaining consciousness.

A rugged SUV with an unfamiliar logo was parked at the foot of the mountain.

Liang Xue drove angrily, the vehicle bumping along the rugged mountain road as if it were about to fall apart at any moment.

Liang Yue remained motionless, his expression calm, his gaze sweeping over the buildings outside the window.

Zhu Yu frequently sized up this mysterious young man.

"parking!!"

Zhu Yu saw the members of the scientific expedition team standing by the roadside, so she quickly asked Liang Xue to stop the car.

"Huh? Zhu Yu? Where did you guys go?"

Some people curiously looked at Liang Yue behind the car.

On the other side of the van, Zhu Hongtao closed his eyes to rest. If he opened his eyes and turned his head, he would definitely see Liang Yue's face, which looked exactly like his old friend from back then.

"You guys go back, I'll come back by myself."

"also."

The group chatted briefly before parting ways.

The vehicle traveled all the way to a riverside manor on the outskirts of the city.

Spring light shines like threads, and willows are lush and green.

In Liang Yue's eyes, it was as if time itself was changing.

This road has evolved from muddy fields to narrow official roads, and now to hard concrete surfaces.

This road has been in use for 1,700 years.

boom!
Thunder rumbled suddenly, followed by a continuous drizzle.

Along both sides of the road, century-old willows stretch endlessly.

When I left, the willows were swaying gently; now I return, the rain and snow are falling heavily.

The familiar yet unfamiliar manor gates reappeared.

It took Liang Yue a thousand years to reach this point.

"I am back."

For a hundred years, Yangliu has been green; for a thousand years, Qingshan Garden has been lush.

(End of this chapter)