Chapter Twenty-Eight: Doubts Arise
A white crow with white feathers suddenly appeared in the woods and began to command the crow flock to fight very cunningly.
As a result, we risked our lives, and the protective net that was finally formed was about to be completely broken, and everyone couldn't help but be anxious, especially the guide, who forced me to think of an idea.
I only thought that at this time, I should capture the thief and capture the king first, but I didn't expect that the elusive Second Master Duan would complete this impossible and arduous task and capture the white crow without knowing it.
The team immediately made the decision to execute the white crow on the spot, so as to set an example for the crow flock, but Zha Linger was firmly opposed and began negotiations with the white crow.
When the white crow heard Zha Ling'er's words, although he no longer struggled, he turned his head very disdainfully, completely ignoring Zha Ling'er in front of him.
Seeing the white crow putting on an arrogant and domineering attitude, and hearing the fat man's sneering voice, his anger suddenly rushed to the top of his head, and the small volcano in his heart immediately erupted. With her fierce hands, she twisted the white crow's body with all her might, completely losing the kind and loving appearance just now, raised her eyebrows, gritted her teeth and said to the white crow: "Little guy, don't toast or eat, eat and drink." When I speak to you, aunt and grandmother, you must have a correct attitude, and if you are more resolute and stubborn to the end, I will let these people around me pluck your hair clean, and then disembowel your belly, and pass a branch through your body, and set it on the fire to roast. You don't have to worry about your children and grandchildren, they will definitely rush to save you, desperately throwing themselves into the net. Then I will set a big fire and burn it along with the woods. So that they may be cremated with you, what do you think? ”
I never expected that. This white crow, who can only speak human language, is really the first to salute and then the soldier who was really checked. Even coaxed and frightened. Seeing that the feathers on its body were standing up, I knew that things had taken a turn for the better, and immediately gave Zha Ling'er an approving look.
Zha Ling'er immediately understood and took the opportunity to say to the white crow: "Smart and beautiful bird, I like to admire you very much, and I can't bear to attack you, why don't I think we will shake hands and make peace now!" After saying that, he asked me to hold the white crow's pink claws, and then said to the white crow, "This is our leader, that is, our leader." Now the two sides shook hands and made peace. Would it be nice to conclude a non-aggression pact? After speaking, he looked at the white crow with a strange smile.
I saw that the white crow seemed to be fighting a cold war, and then involuntarily nodded the white bird's head. Only then did Zha Ling'er be satisfied and said to the white crow: "The agreement has been reached, I will let you go now, you are not allowed to break the contract!" Otherwise, the next time I catch you, no one will be as kind as me to negotiate with you again. When the time comes. They will surely execute you on the spot without hesitation, and none of your children and grandchildren will be able to escape. After saying that, he gently stroked the white crow's head with great pity. Then he raised his hand with a smile on his face and released the white crow.
The teammates were very worried that the white crow did not understand Zha Ling'er's words, or that he understood but would turn his face and refuse to admit it. All of them looked nervous, watching the white crow flying into the air with full vigilance.
The white crow hovered in mid-air. He stood on the top of the branch, looking down at the people under the protective net.
Zha Ling'er raised her little face. Very friendly with the white crow kept waving.
The white crow nodded at Zha Ling'er, then flapped its wings and flew high, scraping twice. Then I saw all the black-feathered crows fluttering their wings and flying out of the woods. In the blink of an eye, all that remained in the woods were relieved and ached, as well as the withered yellow branches and leaves scattered everywhere and the satin-like black feathers. A terrifying and vicious battle ended peacefully.
Everyone was lying on the ground weakly, and I realized that my back was covered with cold sweat, and the wounds on my head and hands were painful like a cone.
At this time, it was almost dusk, and the team that had been injured a lot tonight spent the night resting in this meaningful grove.
At dinner, everyone was in great pain, and everyone's hands, when they were making nets, were pecked by crows to peel their skin and flesh, and after sprinkling trauma medicine, they were all wrapped in gauze like zongzi.
I couldn't hold dry food with my hands, so Zha Ling'er wanted to feed me, and I firmly disagreed. But he was covered with injuries all over his body, his hands were frustrated, and he had no ability to resist Zha Ling'er's arrogant obsession, so he had to open his mouth obediently. After a meal, I blushed like a monkey's butt.
Besides, Seventh Master Zha lost no time in saying to Zha Ling'er: "Your uncle and I can't eat, are you okay?"
As a result, before he finished speaking, Zha Linger took a whole package of compressed biscuits and tightly blocked his mouth.
The quiet night was bright with stars, and I was so aching that I couldn't sleep for a while, so I sat up from the hammock. Seeing that the fat man who was sitting under the tree and keeping vigil was dozing off, he called him to sleep and rest, and started a vigil for him.
Sitting under the tree, I enjoyed the silence of the night, to ward off the tiredness of my body and mind.
Suddenly, a man came out from behind the tree, came to me and sat down, and I turned my head to find that it was King Zhuge Locksmith.
Ever since entering the swampy wetlands, the team has either been tired of marching at a rapid pace, or forced to face a sudden and fierce battle, except for Zha Ling'er and You Gui, I have rarely spoken to anyone else, and I have never spoken to the King of Zhuge Locksmith, or even to the face of the face. He came to my side at this time, knowing that he must have something to say, so he smiled and said to him, "Can't you sleep?" ”
King Zhuge Locksmith nodded, and I asked him with concern: "Is it because the wound on my body hurts, so I can't sleep." The fat man's backpack has two pots in it, do you want to drink two sips to help you sleep. ”
King Zhuge Locksmith shook his head, and then said to me with some hesitation: "Master Wen, I have something I want to ask you. ”
I saw that the locksmith king's expression was very strict and tangled, and I secretly speculated in my heart that he wanted to ask me. I just think it must not be easy, or he wouldn't have picked a time when no one was around, and asked me so solemnly. But I still softened the tension with a smile and said to him, "The locksmith king can say anything to him, and if he can help, I will definitely do it, if not."
Before I could finish speaking, King Zhuge Locksmith immediately interrupted me and said to me with great certainty: "Master Wen, this matter is very simple, you will definitely be able to do it." ”
I didn't mind the locksmith king's hurried interruption of me, but still smiled and said to him, "Then you might as well tell me to come and listen, I will do my best." ”
King Zhuge Locksmith first looked around and saw that everyone was asleep, so he licked his lips that were dry due to nervousness, and said to me: "Actually, I just want to see the jade pendant with the map drawn, and this matter is not difficult for Master Wen." ”
The appearance and expression of King Zhuge Locksmith were very eager, and I could see that he had this idea for a long time, but he had always hidden it in his heart and did not reveal it.
I didn't understand why King Zhuge Locksmith suddenly wanted to see the jade pendant made of seven and a half pieces of jade, so I had to explain to him honestly: "The jade pendant is inconvenient to carry, and I didn't bring it." The pattern of the mountains and water veins decorated on it has already been deeply remembered in my mind. The specific location of the tomb is also clearly marked on the northeast map, if you want to see the detailed location of the tomb, I can show you the map. ”
After hearing what I said, King Zhuge Locksmith frowned slightly, but immediately stretched out, and said to me with a seemingly peaceful expression: "In this way, forget it." When he had said this, he told me that he was sleepy, and got up and went to rest in the hammock.
Now I understand that the purpose of King Zhuge Locksmith is not to know the location of the tomb, but to see the jade pendant. But I really didn't carry the jade pendant with me, first, because the jade pendant is fragile, and it is very unsafe to carry it during the adventure; The second is that I have memorized the acupuncture points and mountain directions above in my mind, so I don't need to bring cumbersome jade pendants at all.
But what I didn't understand was why King Zhuge Locksmith wanted to see the jade pendant, which only drew a hidden map on it, marked the acupuncture points, and nothing else. But the King of Zhuge Locksmith is not concerned about the acupuncture points, can it be said: There is a secret on the jade pendant that I don't know, but King Zhuge Locksmith knows the secret hidden in it, so he wants to find out. From this, it can be judged that the reason why he participated in the long journey to the north and west was actually for seven and a half pieces of jade pendant, but it just so happened that I didn't bring the jade pendant with me, so his plan fell through.
Zhuge Locksmith Wang's attitude just now, obviously did not believe that I did not bring the jade pendant, he must have thought that I was lying, so he must have guessed that I also knew the secret of the jade pendant, and he would definitely be wary of me. Then it will be very difficult for me to find out the wind from his mouth again, which makes me vaguely curious, desperately trying to break free from the cage.
I sat under the tree, thinking about the conversation with the King of Zhuge Locksmith, and couldn't help but draw inferences from one after another: If the purpose of King Zhuge Locksmith is not to go north to find a cave, then the other people in his team might as well have the same purpose as him, so as to respond to the call of the stranger.
I remembered that when I was in the swampy wetlands of the Sanjiang Plain, the location of the first tomb was vacated, and it seemed that only the fat man and the monkey complained at that time, and no one else expressed too strong indignation. At that time, I thought that everyone was hindering the face of the stranger, and I didn't express obvious dissatisfaction. But now that I've thought about it carefully, maybe everyone's purpose at the beginning was very different, so there would be no complaints about the failure of the first fight. In this regard, I couldn't help but feel a little worried, and I couldn't help but think in my heart, what is the purpose of everyone in the team going north? (To be continued......)