"Xinye Mu, Uncle Liu Huang, since you came here, the people are rich."

On the side of the street, there are bouncing children from time to time, singing local songs, which shows that Liu Bei's prestige has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

As an adult with a young face, who has been an official and a businessman in modern times, Wang Baoyu knows a truth, Liu Bei's so-called treacherousness, that is out of the needs of politics, but as long as he is good to the people, he is a good official.

When they came to Xinye City, Wang Baoyu and the others did not go in, but after a short rest, they went directly along the ring road and went straight to the Black Dragon Mountain in the east of the city.

Black Dragon Mountain, because the mountain winds like a dragon, the mountain is covered with black stones and gets its name, from the foot of the mountain, it really looks like a dragon, especially the two giant mountain stones on the top of the mountain that are a little red, live like the eyes of a dragon, it is natural, like a dragon staring at the world with wide eyes.

Now it seems that these black stones should be iron ore, and as for the reddish-brown appearance of some stones, it is also due to the oxidation of iron-rich ores.

The mountains are full of low trees, and because of the iron ore, the trees are also black and green, which makes Black Dragon Mountain look dead and silent from a distance.

"Baoyu, I can check first, and you wait where you are." Fan Jinqiang looked around, not to mention that there were no traces, not even birds had never been seen flying overhead.

"This is a bad statement, since you and I are brothers, we should share weal and woe, how can I sit back and enjoy it!" Wang Baoyu also said righteously.

In the end, the two agreed to go into the mountain together, and after stopping at the foot of the mountain, Fan Jinqiang found a hidden place, carefully hid the wheelbarrow, and then carried food and water in front, and took Wang Baoyu along a steep mountain road that only allowed one person to walk, and slowly climbed to the top of the mountain.

"Brother Fan, where is Heishui Tan?" Wang Baoyu asked as he walked.

"Over this mountain, in the middle of it." Fan Jinqiang said.

Wang Baoyu felt that the atmosphere here was a little strange, and there was a sense of depression, and he couldn't help but ask boredly: "Why are people so afraid of Black Dragon Mountain?" ”

"According to its legend, it is said that a dragon was trapped here for violating the rules of heaven and was punished. Thirsty for swamp water, hungry for black mountain stones, immortal all year round. It is rumored that the sound of the dragon can be heard at night on this mountain, and the rain never reaches. Fan Jinqiang said.

"Hehe, no wonder you poured so much water." Wang Baoyu said with a smile, he didn't believe in this kind of myth, if there was no rain, how could there be a swamp? Isn't that a contradiction! But swamp water is not drinkable, and Fan Jinqiang's move is also very thoughtful.

The higher you go, the steeper the mountain becomes, and you can only hold on to the branches next to it to avoid being fallen.

At noon, the two finally came to the top of the mountain sweating profusely, looked back, and saw that Xinye County was similar to a square box, which showed that the height of this mountain was enough to reach a thousand meters.

Looking ahead, Wang Baoyu couldn't help but be stunned, the shape of this mountain is too peculiar, it is actually similar to the crater of the moon, the canyon that Fan Jinqiang said is the central area of the crater, and a pool of black water like ink can be faintly seen.

The crater is extremely steep all around, throwing out a long ridge to the south, but it is very similar to the body of a dragon, but although this mountain has a peculiar posture, in the view of Mr. Wang Baoyu, Feng Shui, it is a big evil place, Feng Shui Feng Shui, emphasizing the word Feng Shui, this mountain is quiet and there is no wind, and the water is also a pool of stagnant water, and it is definitely not a place for people to stay.

Wang Baoyu doesn't know one thing, I don't know if it's because of this mountain, Xinye County has been a number of county officials, all of them have died of violent illness, it seems that Liu Biao is in the friendship of the same clan, let Liu Bei garrison here, but in fact, because of the lack of officials here, there is another reason, how can Liu Biao not know Liu Bei's ambitions, let Liu Bei come here, there is a great smell of cursing.

It's just that what Liu Biao didn't expect at all was that Liu Bei not only lived well when he arrived at this place, but also governed this place on a large scale and with a very high reputation, and he also added a son to middle age.

Wang Baoyu and Fan Jinqiang rested on the top of the mountain for a while, ate something, and then walked towards the circular valley. It is not easy to go up the mountain here, it is even more difficult to go down the mountain, and the four walls of the circular valley are even steeper, but fortunately, Fan Jinqiang also has some skills and strength, and he desperately grabbed the branches and Wang Baoyu, so that the two of them would not fall.

When going up the mountain, the two of them still talked and laughed, and no one dared to be negligent in this kung fu, because if they were not careful, they would fall down, even if they could not die, no one would come to save them, and they would still wait for death.

When the two of them were tired, they rested for a while against the sturdy branches of the slanted trees on the side of the mountain. Rock climbing consumes the most water in the body, Wang Baoyu poured a few sips of water when he was thirsty, and later found that Fan Jinqiang never drank water, only occasionally pursed his dry and peeling lips.

Wang Baoyu later realized that Fan Jinqiang was saving water, but he was too embarrassed to remind Wang Baoyu, so he had to save some drink. Wang Baoyu still persuaded Fan Jinqiang to drink a few sips, in case he collapsed, he couldn't get him out.

It took an afternoon, and it wasn't until it was getting late that the two finally reached the bottom, but in front of them was a swampy land with an unpleasant stench.

Fan Jinqiang picked up a wooden stick and kept trying, jumping from one raised grass knoll to another, Wang Baoyu also followed nervously, following in the same direction, for fear of falling into the swamp and unable to extricate himself, at the same time, he also felt very lucky, fortunately he brought Fan Jinqiang here, otherwise, it would be difficult to get here with his own ability.

After several tosses, when it was completely dark, the two finally approached the black water pool in the middle, which was as big as three playgrounds, the pool water was as black as ink, and it was a little sticky, and occasionally the air overflowed in the pool, and it took a long time to make a bubble.

Under this kind of water quality, most animals and plants are difficult to survive, that is, loaches, which can survive in the mud, can adapt. Fortunately, the black water pool is surrounded by a circle of black boulders, which is quite spacious, and finally gives the two of them a place to stay.

There was a dead silence all around, there was not even a bird chirping and insects, Fan Jinqiang took out the fire sickle, picked up some dead grass and branches, and lit a fire.

I can't fish for loaches tonight, I can only stay up here for one night, and I can't act until tomorrow morning, accompanied by Fan Jinqiang, Wang Baoyu doesn't feel lonely and afraid, the two of them drink wine and eat meat, and chat.

"Brother Fan, I once had a good friend who had the same name as you, also called Fan Jinqiang." Wang Baoyu said.