Lin Xiaotian was reminded like this, and he really recalled that when he was dealing with the robbers on the plane that day, he seemed to have seen a monk with a calm expression in the economy class. The monk holds a delicate golden box niche in both hands.

Zhou Bangguo continued: "This relic is the national treasure of our country, which was snatched by the foreign invading army of Dog Day in the past, and it took a lot of effort and money to buy it back over the years. Unexpectedly, before the things could be shipped back, those bandits actually put up their minds. ”

Lin Xiaotian also has some understanding of the history that Zhou Bangguo said, and the parietal bone relics of the Buddha in the past were enshrined in the Bao'en Temple in Nanjing. However, more than 100 years ago, during the invasion of China by the great powers, Nanjing was sacked. As a result, the relics of national treasures have fallen into the hands of some shameless people abroad.

If it weren't for the fact that Huaguo's status in the international community has become higher and higher in recent years, its voice has become more and more important, and it has paid a lot of money in negotiations, I am afraid that this Buddhist holy relic will have to stay in a foreign country for a few more years.

However, it was precisely because of these that Lin Xiaotian was even more puzzled, "Now that China's international status is no less than that of any superpower, how can anyone dare to take offense and snatch the treasure that we finally invited back?"

"It is said that the Buddha's relics contain powerful mysterious energy, and some people want to use the hands of these robbers to take the Buddha's relics for research. ”

Lin Xiaotian is a typical atheist, who does not believe in any crystals that cannot be explained by science after death, let alone any mysterious energy contained in such crystals, and is even skeptical about the real existence of Buddha relics. Hearing Zhou Bangguo say this, he immediately asked, "Old man, I know you don't believe in these gods and Buddhas, so you shouldn't use those gossip newspapers to fool me." You say, does this Buddha relic really exist, and is it really so magical?"

Zhou Bangguo shook his head, "In fact, whether the relics exist or not, whether there is really a powerful mysterious energy in them, these don't matter." The important thing is that it is the national treasure of our country, and at the same time, it is also a symbol, one of the magic weapons to stabilize the domestic Buddhist believers. So, in any case, it cannot fall into the hands of outsiders. ”

The ass determines the mind. Lin Xiaotian immediately understood what he meant.

"So as soon as the hijacking incident came out, our security personnel immediately went to investigate the whole story. It turned out to be something that we really discovered. Zhou Bangguo looked at him and said casually: "Do you know who those robbers are?"

"Who is it?" Lin Xiaotian asked.

"Judge Situ Yu. Zhou Bangguo's words made Lin Xiaotian's heart tremble, "You must be familiar with this name." ”

Lin Xiaotian was noncommittal, waiting for his next words.

"Those people were his men. Zhou Bangguo's words made Lin Xiaotian have some bad premonitions in his heart.

He thought for a moment and hurriedly asked, "What is he doing robbing the Buddha's relics, should he also believe the nonsense that the relics contain mysterious energy." ”

Zhou Bangguo shook his head, "It's not because of this. According to our department's investigation, he is supposed to have established cooperation with the Special Intelligence Service of the United States. He was helping the intelligence bureau to seize the relics. ”

America's Special Intelligence Agency, no wonder those bandits were able to bring guns on planes and be stupid enough to rob money on planes. It turned out that they were behind it. The doubts in Lin Xiaotian's heart were suddenly solved. Immediately, he thought of an important question: "On the plane that day, the bandits were all killed, and the relics should not have been lost." ”

"That's nature. Zhou Bangguo said, letting out a sigh, "But it's just a few more days by the side of that high monk." The relics were stolen the night after they were delivered to the temple. ”

Hearing this, Cao Yiting and Ah Tao seemed to feel guilty, and lowered their heads together.

"Why don't you keep such an important thing in the security department for safekeeping?" Lin Xiaotian was puzzled.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Zhou Bangguo's eyes, "It's also my fault for speaking of it." When the monk arrived at Mingzhu with the relics, I asked him to deposit the relics in the security department. However, the senior monk said that relics are sacred relics of Buddhism, and they are the beliefs of Buddhist disciples, and they should be stored in a more open place, so that the Buddha's light can bathe in more Buddhist disciples.

In the early years, he traveled all over the world and spread Buddhist culture, which had a deep influence in the whole of China and the world. Before I went to receive him, my superiors had personally told me that I wanted to give the monk as much freedom as possible. So when I heard this kind of request from the monk, I didn't refuse.

However, after all, the relics are the national treasure of our country, so in order to protect it. I still secretly sent a dozen or so security department experts to lurk around the Bao'en Temple to secretly protect it. I just didn't expect ......"

Speaking of this, Zhou Bangguo's eyes also flashed with regret, "If you could be tough at that time and let the senior monk store the relics in the security department, maybe there wouldn't be so many things." ”

Cao Yiting and Ah Tao heard the sound, and buried their heads lower.

They are all members of the national security services, and the fact that national treasures have been stolen under their noses is something that would really make them lose face.

"Can you find out who did it?" Lin Xiaotian asked.

"Situ Yu is the biggest suspect. Zhou Bangguo said, "He entered the country a day later than you, and then disappeared from under our eyelids for a while." When it reappeared, it was already in Gangnam. Just last night, we found out that he was going to make a deal with the U.S. Special Intelligence Bureau recently, and the place of the transaction was in Jinling. ”

The last thing Lin Xiaotian wanted to hear was this result.

He didn't know what to do next.

He rubbed his eyebrows and thought for a moment before saying, "Since you all know so much news, what are you looking for me to do." Wouldn't it be better to just wait until Situ Yu and the American gang make a deal and send a large number of elite people to wipe them out?"

"It might work at a different time, but at this point in time, it really doesn't. Zhou Bangguo was also a little helpless, "You may not know that there is an important Buddhist festival recently, and Bao'en Temple is preparing to invite Buddhist monks from all over the world to hold a grand event to exhibit the Buddha's relics and promote the interpretation of Buddhist wisdom." At least tens of millions of Buddhists across the country are now paying attention to this event. If they knew that the Buddha's relics were stolen, it would cause great social unrest. ”

Lin Xiaotian agreed. It's absolutely unimaginable for religious believers to go crazy. And if tens of millions of religious believers go crazy, then the whole country of China is afraid that it will be in turmoil.

"After all, you and Situ Yu have stayed together in the defenders at the beginning, and have cooperated many times, so they should be very familiar with each other. So I want to ask you for your help in getting the relics back from him. Although Zhou Bangguo didn't want to say what would make Lin Xiaotian uncomfortable, for the sake of the country's stability and national righteousness, he still said it ruthlessly.

Lin Xiaotian's gaze suddenly dimmed.

Zhou Bangguo also knew about the entanglement between Lin Xiaotian and Situ Yu, so he could naturally understand his mood at the moment.

Seeing that Lin Xiaotian's eyes were empty and he didn't respond for a long time, he knew that he was moved with emotion, "I know that it is difficult for you to make a decision in your heart, and I also know that it is very difficult for you for me to make such a request." But I think you should also understand how far-reaching this event can be.

I know who you are, although you seem to be very arrogant on the surface, and you are like a mustard, no different from other mercenaries. But deep down, you have a deep national complex, and you will never be confused about major issues of right and wrong and matters involving national righteousness. ”

Lin Xiaotian leaned on his seat weakly, looking indescribably struggling.

Zhou Bangguo didn't force him anymore, just drank tea silently.

After Lin Xiaotian thought about it for about two minutes, a trace of loss finally flashed in his eyes.

Whether it is for the defender's brother, or for the defender, or for the current national righteousness, he can be said to have no choice.

Although he had already thought of this outcome when he learned that Situ Yu wanted to treat the defenders as death, he was still unwilling to accept it. It was only now, when the brotherhood and national righteousness overwhelmed him that he had to make this decision ruthlessly.

"I'll help you retrieve the Buddha's relics, but I won't care about anything else. His voice was a little hoarse.

Zhou Bangguo knew that the other things he said meant arresting or killing Situ Yu, and said softly: "If you can promise me, the old man will be very grateful, and I will keep this favor in mind." ”

Lin Xiaotian did not speak.

Zhou Bangguo glanced at Cao Yiting and Ah Tao next to him, and ordered: "Tingting, Ah Tao, from now on, you will fully assist Lin Xiaotian in regaining the national treasure relics." Until the mission is accomplished, you are all under his command. As for the completion of the task, it will be done in accordance with the regulations of the department. ”

Lin Xiaotian's heart was filled with bitterness. When the old man said this, the meaning of his words was obvious. Before the task is completed, he can restrict Cao Yiting and Ah Tao's actions and prevent them from killing Situ Yu. But once they seized the relics, then they could arrest or kill Situ Yu in accordance with the regulations of the department. When the time comes, he does not limit their full strength.

However, it is clear that he has no intention of bargaining with Zhou Bangguo.

Zhou Bangguo seemed to see through his sadness, and personally poured him a cup of hot tea.

Looking at the tea, Lin Xiaotian didn't care about the fact that the tea was close to the boiling temperature, and sent it directly to his mouth and drank it all.

Cao Yiting didn't expect him to do this kind of self-harm, and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

She had no idea that when the hot tea burned her tongue, throat and stomach wall, Lin Xiaotian's mind would be occupied by pain, and she would temporarily forget the pain of giving up her brother who had lived and died together because of a certain choice.

Zhou Bangguo understood his feelings, but he didn't say anything, just followed him and poured a cup of hot tea.