Chapter 536: Destiny is unpredictable
But on this long-dusty county chronicle, no matter how Chen Fusheng explores, he can no longer find a clue related to this "black storm", and the problem in front of the four people is how to resolve this potential crisis.
Before the four of them could speak, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door. Judging from the intensity of the sound, the person who came was by no means alone, and he was already extremely anxious. Because the people who came couldn't even take care of the basic etiquette, they threw themselves towards the gate of the county guard mansion with all their strength and fell outside the door of the inner hall.
Chen Fusheng didn't look up, Ran Junshou had already taken the lead and walked to the gate and opened it, and the door was already crowded with more than 20 people at this time, all of whom were captains or centurions of various departments in the army. At this time, everyone's face showed uneasiness and fear that could not be concealed. When they heard the door open, their eyes flashed together, as if they were holding a life-saving straw that could save their lives in this rough wave.
Ran Qi looked at the twenty or so people standing in the courtyard outside the inner hall, but he was a little puzzled, but there was also a faint trace of worry in his heart. The order just now stated that unless it were for force majeure, the people of this army would never be allowed to enter the county guard at the risk of being killed.
And the silence at this point speaks for itself!
At this time, Gu Xing and Chu Nanshuang, who were still in the inner hall, also walked out quickly, and lined up on the left and right of Ran Jun. Ran Qi nodded towards everyone, as if relieved, but didn't know how to speak. At this moment, a halberd lieutenant who had fallen down in front of the steps because he had just run so fast suddenly began to convulse all over.
And the people behind him retreated as quickly as if they had seen a plague, and even if they were already huddled together, they did not dare to take a step forward. And this halberd captain is like a withered vine held by a pair of invisible hands, twisting in an incredible shape in front of the steps, wailing mournfully.
Everyone knew that he was conscious at this time, but his limbs were twisting uncontrollably, which seemed to be from an external force, but it was a strange action caused by himself, which made everyone present gasp. The soldiers had not yet recovered from the shadow of the death battle, and there was still a burst of blood outside the city. And the scene in front of them is constantly playing out in the city, making them uneasy.
Because, no one knows. Will it be myself next......
It was an unspeakable torment, like countless thorns piercing the skin that could not be touched by both hands. can only endure the continuous accumulation of torment, one after another to hit every nerve that may be on the verge of collapse at any time. Ran Qi tried to reach out and grasp the arm of the halberd captain. As soon as he lifted it, he was pressed down by Gu Xing beside him.
Before Ran Qi could turn his head to look, Gu Xing had already taken out the fire fold from his arms, tore off a piece of clothing in his robe and lit it, and walked towards the man. Everyone's eyes were attracted by the sudden flame, as if it was like a warm sun that could be seen for a few days in winter, and finally fell on the body of the halberd captain and began to spread rapidly, until it was all over the body.
This ray of fire was not blown out by the cold wind, nor was it extinguished in the dark soldier. But it is like falling into dry wood, burning as hot, so full of life. The soldier struggled to get up, his body still struggling in pain, but the burning flames on his body did not alleviate his pain, but made it more difficult for him to bear.
Gu Xing clearly saw that clouds of pitch-black liquid writhed and glided on the soldiers' bodies. Like a huge black worm, so soft, so full of life. Eventually, the black liquid stopped sliding, and the soldier stopped twisting, and stood still until he was charred.
But to everyone's surprise, there was not a single wisp of smoke spilling out of the burning body, only sporadic fire points were thrown out in the soldier's painful struggle, falling into the snow and disappearing.
The eyes of the people crowded in the courtyard widened one by one, like ducks choked by the neck, and they subconsciously straightened their heads forward, trying to find out the truth about the black liquid. Just when Gu Xing wanted to pick up his gun and lift the innocent captain to the ground. Chen Fusheng shouted hurriedly from behind him, and this voice sounded like heaven to everyone at this time.
"I've found the answer! We've found out! ”
Chen Fusheng's voice made the already silent people even more silent, and added a little confidence to those who wanted to step forward. Gu Xing's raised foot took a step forward. At this moment, a few rays of sparks that were thrown forward shot out of the snow and rushed towards Gu Xing.
Gu Xing was still holding the fire fold in his hand at this time, and subconsciously raised his hand to block it in this electric light, enveloping the black beetle that was extremely difficult to catch with the naked eye in the sparks. The beetle did not die because of this, and continued to struggle in the fire trying to break free. But the body couldn't withstand the devastation of the heat, and was finally slowly burned to ashes.
Gu Xing only saw a wisp of green smoke disappear in front of his eyes, and the fire fold in his hand gradually dimmed and returned to its original state. Chen Fusheng had rushed to everyone at this time, he didn't pay attention to the charred corpse, he just kept waving the bamboo slip in his hand, and shouted excitedly, "We are saved!" ”
And the people who had been standing in front of them for a long time began to squeeze desperately towards the front, as if what Chen Fusheng was holding in his hand was the elixir that brought the dead back to life. Seeing that the situation was about to fall into chaos, Ran Qi suddenly let out an angry roar at everyone, "Stay where you are!" Everyone only felt that their eardrums trembled slightly, and then they woke up like a dream.
But then came the silent crying of countless people, they were iron-blooded men, who could throw their heads and spill their blood for their family and country, but they didn't want to die like this. Chen Fusheng took advantage of this moment, spread out the county ambition in his hand and raised it high, and said loudly: "Do you have Chen vinegar at home? ”
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, at this critical moment of survival, Chen Gongzi was still in the mood to laugh. Finally, someone in the crowd spoke, "Chen Gongzi, what did you say?" Not kidding, right? ”
Chen Fusheng stomped his feet and shouted again: "Chen vinegar, you need a lot of old vinegar now!" This time, the roar was infused with internal energy, so that those who were still confused and didn't know what to do finally calmed down. Ran Qi naturally knew that Chen Fusheng was not lying, and raised his hand to signal everyone: "Fellow comrades, go home quickly and bring Chen vinegar and gather at the market." ”
Although the soldiers were worried, they did not dare to delay for a moment, and immediately turned around and ran in the direction they came. Perhaps many people have begun to suffer from this inhuman torture when they have run all the way, but at this time, only faith can resolve the crisis in front of them.
It wasn't until there was no one else in the courtyard that Gu Xing hurriedly asked, "Fusheng, what's the explanation?" ”
Ran Junshou seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and sat down on the stone steps, his body slowly slumping down. When Chen Fusheng saw this scene, he didn't have time to explain, so he immediately looked at Chu Nanshuang and asked, "Girl, do you know, where is Chen Vinegar?" ”
Chu Nanshuang was such a shrewd person, he immediately rushed towards the stove room, and after a short time, he ran back with a jar of aged vinegar.
At this time, Ran Junshou's body had begun to tremble slightly, and his hands were raised uncontrollably, as if he had been dragged by someone and refused to let go. Chen Fusheng took the vinegar in Chu Nanshuang's hand, and without saying a word, he fell head-on towards Ran Junshou, and a disgusting sour smell came to his nose. But before Gu Xing and Chu Nanshuang covered their mouths and noses, Ran Junshou began to tremble, and black liquid continued to flow out from his eyes, ears, mouth and nose.
Gu Xing leaned over and saw that it was the black beetle that had been burned by the fire just now. Chen Fusheng saw that he had caught up, so he breathed a sigh of relief, "Fortunately, it's in time, if it's half a step late......"
Gu Xing squatted down and came to Ran Junshou's side, at this time, Ran Qi was in a half-dream, and there were sporadic black beetles falling from his body. Chen Fusheng's voice came faintly, "There is a record in the county annals, but this black storm is very strange, and it is a little confusing. ”
Chu Nanshuang also frowned, and said softly: "I have been here for eight years, but I have never heard of this matter. If I hadn't seen it today, I would have thought it was a charlatan. ”
Chen Fusheng raised his hand on his chin, thinking hard, and he couldn't understand it. Gu Xing put away the fire fold in his hand and said in a deep voice: "If it is not a natural disaster, it must be man-made." Fusheng, can it be mentioned in the county annals? ”
Chen Fusheng shook his head indifferently, but muttered to himself: "Natural disaster? Artificial? ”
Ran Junshou, who was sitting on the steps, suddenly stood up, patted his head vigorously and looked at everyone, and suddenly vomited a large amount of black water from his mouth, and then said in a trembling voice: "This method is really domineering!" At this time, everyone's hearts were at peace, and they hurriedly stepped forward to ask, Ran Qi told them all about their feelings just now, and everyone sighed, "Strange!" ”
Chen Fusheng put down the remaining half of the jar of vinegar in his hand, and looked at the three of them with eyes like torches, "This matter may be related to the old businessman Jia Xie Ge in the city, and you will know when you come to the door." Seeing that the two were about to go out, Ran Jun hurriedly said, "No, now you are killing yourself by coming to the door." This man could not shrink back when the city was attacked, and he must be on guard at this time. The most important thing right now is to save people! ”
Saying that, Ran Junshou stumbled and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Chu Nanshuang on the side stepped out to hold him up, and he was able to stand firm. Chen Fusheng suddenly took the small half jar of vinegar in his hand, and walked quickly towards the direction of the city market.
By this time, the market was already full of people, and the soldiers whose bodies had been twisted uncontrollably were trapped in a solid pile. The rest stood on the periphery, looking nervously and fearfully at the men, those who had been comrades......
And a jar of aged vinegar, this ordinary thing was placed between the two groups of people at this time, forming an insurmountable gap. Chen Fusheng rushed to everyone first, grabbed a jar of vinegar and rushed towards the people who were tied together.
No one knew what he was going to do, but everyone hoped for a miracle. Chen Fusheng poured the two jars of vinegar in his hand on one of the soldiers closest to him, and he was still howling, and he slowly quieted down, and the black liquid on his body continued to gush out, scattering in all directions.
At this time, everyone understood, and they rushed up to grab the vinegar and splashed it on the group of people. The rest also fell to themselves, because everyone wanted to live. No one asked, they just did it silently, doing what seemed ridiculous. Until Ran Junshou was supported by Chu Nanshuang and came to everyone, this redemption continued......