Chapter 223: Preparations Before Sneaking Away
This time, Guo Chengling finally got paid.
Although Lin Xiaowan kept shouting that she was too tired, she didn't refuse too much physically. Guo Chengling naturally would not let go of such an opportunity, and asked for it a few times before and after, and then let Lin Xiaowan sleep contentedly.
After a few days, it's always hard to control.
It's just that Guo Chengling is not as pure as before. This time, he still had other plans in mind. At this time, he was lying flat on the bed, looking sideways at Lin Xiaowan's sleeping face, and whispered: "Xiaowan, you will definitely understand me and forgive me, right?" ”
The reason why he worked so hard was that he wanted to make Lin Xiaowan tired and then get a good night's sleep. In this way, he has enough time to make decisions and also prepare.
The fox still has to be caught.
Even if Lin Xiaowan didn't agree, he would go. I don't know why, this seems to have become an obsession, an obsession that must go, an obsession that knows that Lin Xiaowan will be angry.
It was as if something was calling him in the dark, and he couldn't refuse.
made up his mind, Guo Chengling just persuaded himself not to have so many worries in his heart, and it was a big deal to come back and ask for forgiveness. No matter what you kneel, you will be done by kneeling.
It's just that......
He had to do something else.
After calculating, listening to Lin Xiaowan's steady breathing, Guo Chengling's impetuous heart gradually calmed down, he lay on his side, staring at Lin Xiaowan, gradually adapting to the dark eyes, and under the starlight, he could also see the outline of Lin Xiaowan's cheeks clearly.
Just looked at her so contentedly, and unconsciously fell asleep.
Dream, still a good dream.
In the dream, Guo Chengling still secretly ran out without Lin Xiaowan, and came to the town outside the mountain that Feng Youcai said. As soon as he arrived, he was shocked by the crowd of people, he couldn't imagine that a town could gather so many people.
And they were all talking about the white fox.
They said: "Yesterday, the Hou Fujun had already discovered the white fox, which was about a mile into the mountain. ”
"Which Hou's government is it?"
"Which one else could it be? The Great Zhou Dynasty strictly forbade the Hou Mansion or other officials to set up a government army privately, except for one government. It is the Yong'an Hou Mansion. ”
"I've never heard of it."
"This is also a secret, and most people in the world don't know about it."
"Then how do you know?"
"All I know is this, but I don't know why."
"Then why did the Hou Mansion Army come to catch a wild fox? Could it be for the ten thousand taels of silver? ”
"How is that possible? The Yong'an Hou Mansion is never short of these 10,000 taels of silver. But the exact reason is not circulated. But some people speculate that if it weren't for the fact that someone in the house was seriously ill and needed medicine, or that the lady in the house was curious, it would be like this. ”
"This wild fox can still be used as a medicine?"
"Yes, with its hard work, it can cure many incurable diseases. What's more, it is rumored that it can be used to practice the elixir of immortality. ”
The words shocked Guo Chengling in his dream.
He weaved through the crowd and headed towards the mountain. On the way, I heard some more things.
Someone said, "I don't know why, there is a fog in that mountain, and it doesn't go away for a long time, and those who go in are all lost in it." ”
"Someone died, and the body was found. But the corpse was incomplete, and I don't know what wild beast had eaten it. ”
"There are even more bizarre ......"
They speak so vividly that they seem to have seen it with their own eyes. Someone saw him walking in the direction of the mountain with a bow and arrows on his back, stopped him and said, "Young man, don't go any further, you will die." ”
"Yes, that wild fox is no ordinary fox. The people who saw it said that they were probably seeking immortals, and it was just one step away. ”
"The fog in the mountain is the breath of its mouth."
Guo Chengling has always been unconvinced, as for the fog, it is just a common miasma in the mountains and forests, and it will naturally dissipate after a while. He said, "Thank you for your advice." I just walked closer and didn't go into the mountains. ”
After saying that, move on.
"Eh, don't go into the mountains." The man shouted from behind.
After walking a few miles along the main road, judging from the footprints on the ground, it was already at the foot of the mountain. Looking up, there was indeed some fog, but it had faded a lot.
After standing at the foot of the mountain for a long time, I finally suppressed my curiosity and did not enter the mountain immediately.
Just as he was about to leave, he saw two soldiers wearing cloth armor walking out of the mountain, which should be the Hou Fu army. The two talked as they walked: "The general just asked us to explore the way, not to die." ”
"But we haven't explored the road yet, have we?"
"I can't go in front of me, I'm afraid that there will be no return. Just go back and tell me first. ”
Guo Chengling's gaze followed the two government soldiers, and he didn't retract his gaze until the two walked away. Don't think much about it, turn around and leave.
When he returned to the town again, he was attracted by the sound of a commotion. He saw someone running wildly in the crowd, shouting, "Get out!" Get lost! Get out of the way! ”
As he ran, he looked behind him from time to time.
Behind him was a man in hot pursuit, shouting, "Don't run! Hold it! ”
Soon, the pursuit of the two came to Guo Chengling's approach. The people in front of him had all moved out of the way, but he stood there motionless. Looking at the people who were getting closer and closer, listening to his curses, still unmoved.
"Bang!"
"Get out of here!"
With a curse, the man reached out and pushed Guo Chengling away. Guo Chengling's body was hit by a huge impact and flew backwards uncontrollably.
Boom!
The body fell to the ground heavily!
Call......
The next moment, Guo Chengling woke up from his sleep, and the last picture appeared in front of him. He lay on the bed and breathed steadily, his mind full of images and conversations from his dreams.
Guo Chengling frowned, thinking: How could he have such a dream, and how could there be such a conversation in the dream.
No more sleepiness.
Guo Chengling got out of bed, got dressed, and went out softly. Sitting in the yard, listening to the sounds of insects and birds around from time to time, I began to calculate. At the same time, I was curious if it would really be like this dream.
It's so bizarre.
It is said that there are thoughts during the day and dreams at night. Guo Chengling had indeed been thinking about catching foxes, but that town, with the people in the town, and those conversations were impossible for him to think about. And, how could he have so many ideas out of thin air?
The fox's brainchild is used to make medicine?
Moreover, can you still refine the elixir?
How is this possible. Even in a script, it is impossible to write like this. Moreover, I have never heard of the rumors of alchemy immortality in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
As for the medicine introduction, he didn't dare to say it. But thinking about it, it's just a home remedy, maybe it's just used to deceive those businessmen and wealthy people, so that they spend a lot of money to find it and make huge profits from it.
No matter what, Guo Chengling thought, as long as the ten thousand taels of silver are real, it will be fine. Once he can catch it, he will have a lot of money.
Look at the sky, it's not too late, it's not too early. Look at the east side is already slightly white, and it will soon be bright. Guo Chengling knew that if he wanted to go out, he had to go out before Lin Xiaowan woke up.
He didn't want to delay, for fear that the Hou Fujun would move too fast and catch the fox.
Moreover, he also wants to go early and return early.
As for preparation......
He had to wait until dawn, or he could go now. After a few rooster crows, Guo Chengling began to take care of the things he wanted to bring.
Bows and arrows, ropes, knives, and a large cloth bag.
And he prepared some spices, and brought some silver.
After thinking about it, what use would it be to bring the homemade little hoe with you, and keep it even.
I have prepared some other things, packed up, and it has been a long time. Looking at the porcelain vase that was put away by Lin Xiaowan, Guo Chengling picked it up, took a cloth bag to load the small electric drill, and walked out of the gate together and walked towards Lin Zhen's house.
Looking at the time, the old couple should have gotten up.
Guo Chengling went over, knocked on the door, and shouted: "Dad, mother!" ”
Soon, footsteps were heard.
The door opened, Lin Zhen looked at Guo Chengling outside the door and asked, "Chengling, why are you here?" ”
Guo Chengling said directly: "I have something to tell you and my mother...... Is my mother up? ”
"Get up." Lin Zhen said, then pointed to the cloth pocket in Guo Chengling's hand and asked, "What did you take early in the morning?" ”
"Oh...... It is a porcelain bottle with ointment. Guo Chengling opened the bag and showed it to Lin Zhen and said, "I want to engrave it." Xiaowan was still asleep, and I was afraid of disturbing her, so I brought it with me when I came over. ”
Seeing the electric drill in the cloth pocket, Lin Zhen said: "This, I'm afraid it can't be seen by others, right?" ”
Lin Zhen asked, Guo Chengling reacted, there are still other people living in this house, and there is a movement, judging from the temperament of those three, they must come to see clearly and ask clearly.
Immediately, Guo Chengling said: "You can't let others see it." Then just talk about things, and don't engrave words. ”
Lin Zhen still didn't understand, if he carved words, when Xiaowan woke up, he would carve it at home, why did he come here early in the morning? And there is something to come and talk about so early.
But he didn't ask deeply, and said, "No one is here now." I got up early in the morning and helped with the cooking. After eating, I wanted to go out for a walk, so I took your mother out. ”
"I guess it will be a while before I come back, so you can do it first."
Guo Chengling hurriedly closed the door and then plugged it in. I sat down in the courtyard and carved the words without a moment's delay.
Lin Zhen looked at his impatient appearance, and he was even more puzzled. Just ask him, "You haven't eaten yet, have you?" I'll go serve you some porridge. ”
"Don't be busy, Dad." Guo Chengling stopped, but didn't raise his head, and then said, "I'm in a hurry to finish it, I don't have time to eat...... Sit down, I'll talk to you about it. ”
Lin Zhen sat down according to his words, and then said, "Say it, I'll listen." ”
"That's right, Daddy......"
Guo Chengling told Lin Zhen about the white fox, as detailed and true as possible, and then he said: "Now, Xiaowan doesn't agree with me to catch this fox." But I didn't want to miss this opportunity. ”
"You should understand, Dad. Xiaowan is making more and more money, and I, a man, have always been like this, and I always feel sorry for Xiaowan. That's why I wanted to give it a try this time. In this way, Xiaowan doesn't have to work so hard. I can do more for her. ”
"I'm telling you that, I mean...... Afterwards, you can help me persuade Xiaowan, otherwise I am afraid of ......"