Zhou Linmo jumped off the horse, didn't bother to tie the horse, and broke into a room alone.

According to Zhou Linmo's judgment, Duan Youshu locked Concubine Zhao here, but when he went in, he was empty.

Zhou Linmo frowned, this is impossible, there will be no other place except here.

The houses in this neighborhood are very limited, and there are not many people living in them, so it is not difficult to eliminate them at all.

Zhou Linmo had investigated early in the morning, and this was the only house that was suddenly inhabited within a few miles, and it was obviously improvised and had a special purpose.

However, there were only two rooms here, and Qin Tianze checked them one by one, and did not find any places that might hide people at all.

Qin Tianze secretly said that something was wrong, turned around, and wanted to leave here as soon as possible, there would definitely be nothing good if he stayed for a long time.

The "Kala......" window lattice suddenly made a sound, and the window was opened, because it had been rotting for so long, and there was a rustling sound.

Qin Tianze glanced at it vigilantly, but only a cat appeared in the window, still looking at Qin Tianze innocently.

Qin Tianze was a little helpless, he knew very well that animals like cats were usually very dangerous, and there might be danger behind it.

No one can say for sure whether the cat appeared by accident or was a tool for disguise.

Qin Tianze drew his sword and slowly approached the cat, which jumped off the windowsill in a panic.

"Meow!"

Qin Tianze walked to the window and looked out the window, except for a dense and verdant forest, there was nothing else.

Just as Qin Tianze was about to leave, he saw a little boy under the windowsill again.

Qin Tianze couldn't help but be taken aback, he really didn't notice it, and he couldn't slow down for a while.

The little boy looked up at Qin Tianze, his eyes were confused and helpless, his clothes were also very tattered, and his face was covered with dust.

Qin Tianze couldn't help but wonder about the identity of the boy in front of him, why did he appear here?

Qin Tianze didn't take the initiative to speak, and he didn't dare to go too far, the sword was still in his hand, and the action of collecting the sword was too obvious, which would make this little boy misunderstand.

Qin Tianze unexpectedly took care of the child's mind, and even he didn't realize it.

As a soldier, the most dangerous thing is senseless sympathy and compassion, and you can't judge at all whether your momentary kindness will ruin everything for you.

Qin Tianze just looked at the little boy calmly and didn't say a word.

Until the little boy spoke, his voice trembled a little, and he sounded very weak and haggard. The little boy opened his mouth, his chapped lips trembling slightly, making Qin Tianze feel a little pitiful

"Brother......

Qin Tianze suddenly gasped sharply, especially the sword he was holding in his hand, which made him very helpless, and he responded in a slightly flustered tone.

"Uh, huh? What's wrong? ”

"What is my brother here for? There's nothing of value here......"

The little boy smiled tiredly, as if to remind Qin Tianze. Qin Tianze was stunned, and he was even more at a loss.

Are you being treated like a thief?

Qin Tianze coughed lightly in embarrassment, "No, I was just passing by." ”

"That's right......" the little boy seemed to believe, but nodded foolishly.

Qin Tianze wanted to turn around and leave directly, but after all, he couldn't bear it, so he still said more.

"Why are you here?"

"I ...... I, I'm homeless. ”

The little boy twisted his fingers, not daring to look up at Qin Tianze, and replied hesitantly.

Qin Tianze was silent, homeless? Is that why he's going to live here temporarily? I didn't expect to be completely in the wrong direction.

Qin Tianze sighed irritably, and put the sword back into the scabbard, thinking that Duan Youshu did have some means on the one hand, and on the other hand, he felt that the boy in front of him was a hot potato.

Qin Tianze can't be abandoned, he is a hero in the eyes of the people, he is not a cold-blooded and ruthless killer, he is the god of war who is loved by the people.

Qin Tianze walked out of the room and faced the boy directly, and then looked at him seriously.

The little boy is indeed a difficult look, and his eyes are also different from the melancholy and maturity of his peers. He looked at Qin Tianze uneasily, compared to Qin Tianze, he was too thin.

Qin Tianze withdrew his gaze and asked in a more cordial tone,

"How old are you?"

"Twelve......" The little boy replied obediently, still not daring to look up at Qin Tianze.

Qin Tianze squatted down so that he could make eye contact with the little boy, so that he would not have to feel so stressed.

Qin Tianze licked his lower lip and exhaled a little helplessly, his eyes flashing a trace of unbearability. He said to the little boy,

"Will you look up at me?"

The little boy reluctantly agreed, and slowly raised his head, his eyes were still dodging, looking around, but he didn't dare to look at Qin Tianze.

"What's your name?"

Qin Tianze was also helpless, since he really didn't want to, there was no need to force him.

"Shan Xia Yan." The little boy replied, not stumbling at all by pronouncing the awkward name.

Qin Tianze nodded thoughtfully, and seemed to be able to think of which words they were.

Qin Tianze's eyes were a little unfathomable, and he squinted his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

He smiled suddenly and asked with concern, "You said you were homeless, but you were willing to follow me?" ”

Shan Xia Yan raised his eyes to look at Qin Tianze with some surprise, his eyes were gradually filled with joy, and he nodded quickly.

"Of course I do!"

Qin Tianze nodded with satisfaction, and continued to look for Shan Xia Yan.

Along the way, Qin Tianze asked a lot about Shan Xia Yan and seemed to be very interested in it.

Shan Xiayan's parents were killed by bandits, and he escaped and survived because of the protection of his parents.

But a twelve-year-old boy became helpless, and he really didn't know how to survive except to find some wild vegetables and catch small fish in the stream.

And this cat is the only animal that can accompany him, and other than that, the only thing that accompanies him is loneliness.

Qin Tianze listened very carefully, nodding from time to time, indicating that he was listening to him.

Shan Xia Yan talked about the emotion, and shed a few tears.

Qin Tianze was unmoved, but said softly, "The man doesn't flick if he has tears." ”

Shan Xia Yan quickly wiped away his tears and nodded firmly, "I know!" ”

"Hmm." Qin Tianze only nodded, in fact, he had been thinking about things by himself.

"Brother, where are you going?"

Shan Xia Yan finally remembered to ask, and followed Qin Tianze for a long way without knowing anything.

Qin Tianze explained easily, "Where not to go, what about you, where do you want to go?" ”