Chapter 404: Rumors
Regarding Mao Nai's description, Ding Qin also had a lot of doubts in his heart. Such a demon can actually exist in Luwang City for more than ten years?
"Could it be that in the past fifteen years, there has been no thorough investigation in the city?" Ding Qin couldn't help but ask.
"I checked, but there was no result. There are too few clues to follow. Every time the Brain-Eating Demon appears, the city will conduct an investigation, but often the demon will disappear after only one crime. When the panic it caused is forgotten, he will reappear. ”
Mao Nai sighed, "At the same time, since its appearance is completely irregular, we can't guard against it. The only way is to pray for more blessings for your own children not to be targeted by brain-eating demons. ”
Ding Qin thought for a moment, "You mean that brain-eating demons generally only harm one child at a time?"
Mao Nai nodded, "That's right. So far, there have been no multiple cases of victimization. ”
If this demon only harms one person at a time, he may only encounter this time during his treatment here, and even if he wants to help, there may not be anything he can do. However, Ding Qin still hoped that his thoughts would inspire Mao Nai, so he still asked in an inquiring tone, "Then, what use will this human brain have, and what medicinal value does it have?"
When he said this, Mao Nai was slightly stunned, as if he had thought of something. After that, he quickly returned to his normal state, "Well, you said that, that's a good question." In the past, people only thought that this brain-eating demon ate the brains of children, which is also related to the rumors that people have been rumoring for a long time. Your way of thinking is different from that of ordinary people. ”
He paused for a moment, as if to sort out his thoughts, "The brain is the center of people, the most core part. I don't know about human brains, animal brains are excellent supplements. Of course, according to the concept of what ordinary people say, it is not excluded that it is used to replenish the brain. ”
Ding Qin smiled. If you can change people's thinking and fundamentally find the truth behind the whole thing, it can be regarded as a contribution to this furnace prosperous city.
He didn't continue on the matter of the Brain Eater Demon, but said, "Mao Langzhong, what I said is just a temporary idea. As for whether it will help you guys, I can't guarantee it. It's better to treat me first, and in the process, if I have any ideas, I'll talk to you about it. ”
Maona also agreed, "Well, yes. ”
He took Ding Qin to a bed and brought a wooden box from the side. After opening the box, it was densely packed with gold needles of different sizes.
After that, Mao Nai used a special potion and applied it to Ding Qin's body. Wherever it has been rubbed, you will feel a very comfortable sensation of heat, and while this feeling is used, the golden needle has been pierced.
As the number of golden needles pierced into his body increased, Ding Qin's body began to slowly become numb. When the needles pierced into more than three hundred, almost three-quarters of the total, his consciousness was also a little groggy, and his eyelids slowly fought.
However, Ding Qin didn't want to sleep. He knew that it was dangerous to fall asleep, no matter where he was. Especially for him, before leaving Baifeng City's sphere of influence, there is always the possibility of encountering enemies.
By the time the last needle was inserted, the intense drowsiness was almost to the limit of what he could bear. Maona seemed to know that he would react like this, and said, "If you want to sleep, go to sleep." In your sleep, you may remember something. Of course, if you don't want to sleep, stick to it. It's just that when your body sticks to the limit, it will still sleep. ”
Ding Qin wanted to answer, but found that his body was completely numb at this time, and he couldn't even speak.
At the same time, the spiritual power in the body also became extremely slow at this time.
He was a little nervous, and even felt that it was a dangerous decision to undergo this treatment.
Mao Nai still seemed to see through his psychology, "Don't worry, it's absolutely safe to be treated with me." ”
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone outside shouting, "Is Mao Nalang here?" ”
Mao Nai turned around and answered, "Wait a minute," and then helped Ding Qin close the curtain in front of the bed, and walked out.
Ding Qin still insisted on not sleeping. He couldn't speak, but his hearing was not affected.
There were about four or five people from outside. They first expressed surprise at the existence of Song Renqing, but after hearing Mao Dun's explanation that it was a relative of a patient, they didn't ask too much.
And the purpose of the city lord's coming is naturally for the brain-eating demon incident.
He wanted to hear Mauna's analysis, and at the same time negotiate that Mauna should conduct an on-site investigation. The conversation between the two people is not shy about anything, and Ding Qin can hear it in bed.
It's just that Ding Qin still couldn't resist that sleepiness in the follow-up, and fell asleep in a daze.
When he woke up again, he was still lying on the bed, but the gold needles on his body had been removed. He didn't feel any pain, just a strange coolness to the place where the needles had been pricked, which made him feel comfortable and a little uncomfortable.
Mao Nai sat in front of him, saw Ding Qin open his eyes, and turned his head to look at a pillar of incense on the side, "Well, the time is just the same as estimated." How do you feel?"
Ding Qin sat up from the bed very comfortably and tried everywhere, "It's okay." It's just that it doesn't seem like much of a memory has been recovered. ”
Mao Nai smiled, "No hurry, no hurry." This treatment is a step-by-step process. The first treatment is more about improving your adaptability, and the subsequent treatments will be more complicated each time. ”
Ding Qin inadvertently glanced at the window, it was already full of sunshine outside, and it turned out that it was already evening, and he had been lying in bed for a day.
He got out of bed and saluted Mao Nai, "On this day, there is Lao Mao Lang. I don't know what kind of remuneration I need to prepare to be worthy of Lang Zhong's treatment today and the next few treatments?"
Mao Nai waved his hand, "Eh, don't be so worldly. To be honest, this method is the first time I've used it, and it's a test on you. Therefore, I take nothing. If it works well and you regain your memory, then we're all happy. If it doesn't work well and you don't recover your memory, don't blame me. ”
He said it very sincerely, and Ding Qin did not insist on remuneration anymore. After saying goodbye to Mao Nai, he took Song Renqing and others back to the inn and met with Mo Hafei and others.
The operation of the caravan was also quite smooth. Since many of the things they brought were rarely found in Luwang City, they were also sold for a good price, or exchanged for better supplies.
The next two days were uneventful. It wasn't until the third day, the morning of the day Ding Qin was ready to be treated with the Golden Needle Recall Method, that Ding Qin got another piece of news.
The Brain Eater has reappeared and killed a child in the night!
For the first time in fifteen years, this is the first time that a brain-eating demon has committed two crimes in a short period of time. The panic in the city was noticeably stronger, and many people began to restrict their children from going out, and some at night, two adults took turns sleeping in order to take care of them, and even worse, they moved directly out of the city to take refuge from relatives' houses outside.
As for the investigation, it is still fruitless.
On the cusp of this storm, the day before Yu Dingqin was ready for the third treatment, another child was killed!
The whole fryer in Luwangcheng is up.
In ten days, three shots!
A shadow of terror hung over the entire city, and at the city gate, people who were ready to leave with their children were already lined up.
And on the way to Maonai, Ding Qin heard another statement.
Some people suspect that the brain-eating demon has something to do with outsiders.
In particular, what is more, the connection between the Brain Eating Demon and Ding Qin's team has been directly established!
The analysis of these people is simple. As soon as Ding Qin's caravan with a large number of people came, there was an incident of brain-eating demons harming people. And during the caravan's stay, events continued.
Some people also analyzed that Ding Qin's caravan sold a lot of rare and exotic goods, and I am afraid that it may not be a normal way to come. In addition, those people of the Ailan tribe have more or less an exotic atmosphere, which makes it easy for people to associate with the bad guys.
When he arrived at Mao Nai, Mao Nai asked Ding Qin to wait for the first time. Ding Qin asked what he was doing, and he simply replied and sorted out some information.
His behavior obviously dodged Ding Qin. This made Ding Qin sigh in his heart, could it be that Mao Nai also began to doubt himself?
After holding back in his heart for a long time, Ding Qin still asked directly, "Are you also suspicious that the brain-eating demon incident is related to me and my team?"
Maonai's tone was very strange, "You can say that, or you can't say that." Truth be told, I'm collecting all the information I have. From the first time the Brain-Eater Demon appeared, I'm going to check if there's any record of a caravan or any special outsider. ”
"So, you're still suspicious of me. Ding Qin smiled bitterly, "I don't know if it's my bad luck." ”
Mao Nai looked at Ding Qin, "I said, it's not all suspicion. If I can prove that not all Brain Eaters appear at the time of their appearance, then of course your suspicions will be much lessened, or even eliminated. However, if there are outsiders every time, I'm afraid your situation is not optimistic. ”
Ding Qin sighed, "People are not afraid of crooked shadows. I have a clear conscience. ”
Mao Nai's work came to an end, and Ding Qin was treated. It's just that after three treatments, Ding Qin's memory has not recovered significantly.
Leaving Mao Nai's residence and walking back, Ding Qin's mood was quite complicated. He knew that there could be no relationship between the Brain Eater Demon and himself, nor could there be any relationship with the Ailan tribe. As for Song Renqing, there is nothing possible, because any of them do not have such strength.
But who is doing this, and at the same time pointing the finger at himself?
When he arrived at the inn, his train of thought was interrupted. The situation in front of him has exceeded his expectations.