CHAPTER XXIII

The entrance of the village is in distress

The content of the letter is similar to what Fang Xin imagined. First of all, a long list of thoughts and greetings, and thoughts and feelings about what heavenly life is. Fang Xin wasn't interested in this, what he cared about was whether the letter would mention what he wanted to know.

When he saw the last few lines of the letter, he froze, and his face changed suddenly, as if the sky had fallen all at once.

The people mentioned at the end of the letter are the two people he cherishes and cares the most. Unexpectedly, these two people were also involved.

After reading it, Fang Xin handed the letter to Shen Kuo, and then let out a long sigh. He looked up at the sky, his heart was full of mixed feelings, and he couldn't wait to fly to the two people immediately, and use all his strength to protect them.

Shen Kuo was puzzled at first, and after reading the letter, he was even more puzzled. He asked Fang Xin suspiciously: 'Who are Xiaolan and Xiaolian?' How have I never heard of it.'

Not only Shen Kuo, but several other people were also at a loss, looking at Fang Xin one after another, waiting for his answer.

Since the matter involved them, of course Fang Xin had to say: 'Their names are Gu Xulan and Gu Xuelian, and they are a pair of lovely sisters. I haven't been in touch with them for years, and I can't imagine meeting them again in this situation. They are my best, best and best friends, and the best sisters I miss day and night.'

'You know them well?' Du Zijuan tilted her head and asked, and she looked super cute.

Fang Xin said lightly: "Yes, it's very familiar. I can say that in the previous years, they were like family, a part of my life.'

The relationship between Xiaolan, Xiaolian and Fang Xin is only known best to Fang Xin himself. I think back then, before he got married, he ran to the two girls' houses when he had nothing to do. Sometimes, they even have the cheekiness to live there. Of course, he slept alone.

From the bottom of his bones, he likes the two sisters very much. The reason why he likes them so much is because he treats them as if they were his own sisters. For them, Fang Xin loves them well and takes care of them in every way.

Unexpectedly, his two most distressed good sisters were also involved. So, what can he do? All he could do was save them as soon as possible.

Shen Kuo shook the letter and said, "Based on the first three letters, it turns out that Xinyue's hint is correct. In this way, there must be a danger to some of your sisters.'

Fang Xin's heart was already very chaotic, but when he heard Shen Kuo say this, he was even more confused, and said extremely impatiently: "Wake up Shen Kuo, your Luo Xinyue is dead, you saw it with your own eyes. Do you really believe that there will be any heaven in this world? Stop dreaming. I told you, Shen Kuo, the person who wrote this letter must be a living person, and a person you know very well. Just like your wife Luo Xinyue, who is familiar with you, this person also knows you well. Otherwise, he would know so much about your whereabouts.'

Shen Kuo entered into contemplation, and after a while, he said without confidence: 'Who could it be?'

'Ask yourself!' Fang Xin said, 'Think about it when you have time.'

At this time, the letter had already reached Du Zijuan's hands. After reading it, she said anxiously, "Hey, hey, you're still arguing here. You are not saying that the contents of the letter are true, and in that case, I have to warn you. It has been less than an hour since Xiaolan died as mentioned in the letter. If you still want to save this poor little girl, you'd better hurry up.'

Fang Xin only then thought that there was still some distance from the time mentioned in the letter. That is to say, Xiaolan and Xiaolian have not had an accident yet, and there may still be time.

Time is life, Fang Xin thought of this, like a wild horse that had escaped from the reins, and rushed out of the villa. He knew Xiaolan and Xiaolian's home, and he had been there countless times.

Maybe his brain was so dizzy that he rushed out without even thinking about it. But he forgot that Xiaolan's home was still far away, even if he ran non-stop, the possibility of reaching it within an hour was still extremely slim.

Two horns sounded beside Fang Xin, and when he turned his head, he saw Liu Ting driving a car and greeting him. Shen Kuo on the co-pilot also poked his head out and said, "Hey, don't hurry up and get in the car. Thou shalt not be able to call thee, and thou shalt run like a hare.'

Of course Fang Xin chose to get in the car, he was not so stupid, he didn't sit in a car.

After getting in the car, Fang Xin realized that Du Zijuan was also in the car, and Zhou Ya did not follow.

Come to think of it, in less than half a day, so many people died in the originally lively villa. Now that Zhou Ya is left, even if Liu Shenglong leaves hundreds of millions of family fortunes, what can he do.

When the car started again, Shen Kuo turned around and asked, 'Where is it?'

'Gangzi Village.'

'Gangzi Village?' Shen Kuo smiled bitterly and said, "Fang Xin, even if you can really make it to Gangzi Village, I'm afraid your two legs are almost the same, what else can you do to save your lovely sister. Do you think you're a marathon runner or a long-distance runner!'

Fang Xin didn't want to say anything, he knew that his behavior was too reckless, so he had to lower his head and say embarrassedly, 'I'm sorry!'

With a car step, of course, the action is much faster. In less than ten minutes, we have arrived at the entrance of Gangzi Village.

Speaking of Gangzi Village, I have to mention that this is a large village, and it is estimated that there are hundreds of households. Another point is that Gangzi Village is very wealthy. Everywhere you can see small villas and houses with large compounds. A small clear river that stretches from Taihu Lake to Gangzi Village. This small river is also named Gangzi River.

However, the Xiaolan family is an exception. Her family is not wealthy, and she is one of the poorer families in the entire Gangzi village.

The Gangzi River divides Gangzi Village into two, and Xiaolan's home happens to be on the other side of the Gangzi River. In this way, you have to pass through the Gangzi River to reach Xiaolan's home.

After driving for a long time, the car finally stopped by the Gangzi River. On both sides were three-story houses, one next to the other, but there was not a single person in sight.

There is a bridge over the Gangzi River that leads to the other end of the river. But now, Liu Ting had to stop the car. Because she saw that the bridge, which could have been driven, seemed to be broken. I don't know what the reason is, it was disconnected.

Fang Xin was the first to jump out of the car, he ran to the broken bridge desperately, and almost fell off the bridge into the river. Fortunately, Shen Kuo, who followed closely, grabbed him.

'You're dead.' Shen Kuo reprimanded him.

However, Fang Xin seemed to turn a deaf ear, knelt down on the side of the broken bridge in a dejected manner, and said sharply: "What are you doing? For what? What is the case? Even if God wants to punish, just punish me alone, why bother to hurt two innocent girls.'

Fang Xin was really extremely disappointed.

To get to Xiaolan's house, it's not that there is no other way to go. But then you have to take a long, long detour. At that point, everything that should have happened has happened, and what's the use.

Shen Kuo patted Fang Xin on the shoulder, he knew Fang Xin's mood at this time. He said, 'Don't worry, there will be a way. You see, the river is not wide, and the current is not fast. If there's really no way, it's a big deal for us to swim over.'

'Okay, what are you waiting for, that's it.' Saying that, Fang Xin was about to jump directly from the bridge, but was stopped by Shen Kuo: "You are crazy, you will die if you jump like this."

'So what do you say?' Time is running out, brother!' Fang Xin was very excited.

Du Zijuan, who got out of the car, stood next to the car, put her hands on her waist, and shouted to the two men on the broken bridge: 'I have a way!' As he spoke, he also went on the broken bridge. However, out of fear in her heart, she did not go to the disconnection, but stood far away.

The two men turned their heads and looked at Du Zijuan puzzled. Shen Kuo asked her, 'What can you do?'

'Hmph, look at the man.' Du Zijuan was unconvinced and said by the side of the bridge, "There is a minibus there, we can use it to cross the bridge."

From a distance, on the slope of the bridge, in the corner of a residential building, there is really a half-new minibus. However, they would never have imagined that this minibus had been frantically circling around the town of Fenshuilin for a long time. There were also Xiaoxue and Ruan Xiaotian in the car, which they were familiar with. They don't even know what happened to Xiaoxue and Ruan Xiaotian now?

Fang Xin and Shen Kuo looked at Du Zijuan very puzzled, waiting for her answer. But seeing Du Zijuan pointing to the minibus, she said confidently: "We can drive the minibus to the bridge and block the break. I saw that the break of the bridge is not long, and it can definitely stand up to a minibus.'

These words stunned everyone, Fang Xin really wanted to jump into the river and drown. Shen Kuo had a sullen face, and punched him in the chest, eager to strangle Du Zijuan to death on the spot. Only Liu Ting in the car, with a playful expression that sowed discord, said: "Du Zijuan, this is what you call a good idea?" It's ridiculous!'

And Du Zijuan didn't seem to understand the current situation, she said: 'What's the matter, isn't this a bad idea?'

Shen Kuo really couldn't help it, he had never seen such a stupid person. Pointing at Du Zijuan's nose, he scolded: "You have a problem with your brain! Do you think that's feasible? Let's not talk about whether this dangerous bridge can afford a minibus. I ask you, do you have the key? How do I start a minibus? Before you speak, don't use your brain.'

Du Zijuan also felt that her idea was super bad, she said aggrievedly: "Why are you so fierce, I can say whatever comes to my mind. No, I'll think of another way!'

After a small incongruous episode, Fang Xin stood up. He already had a decision in his heart, and this decision was one that he had thought of from the beginning. Now, he is even more determined that he must do it. Because, there is not much time for him to think and give him a choice.

Fang Xin walked off the bridge, and at this time, Liu Ting also got out of the car. Shen Kuo followed behind him and asked, 'What do you want to do?' What are you going to do?'

The long bridge slope couldn't stop Fang Xin's footsteps, and after he bypassed the bridge slope, he walked towards the bank of the Gangzi River. In it, there are several stone steps erected by the villagers because it is convenient to wash things, which extend into the river.

Of course, Fang Xin's actions were quickly recognized by others. Shen Kuo was the first to react, and he chased after him: 'You really want to swim across the river?'

Fang Xin tried the water temperature, and it was very cold. Of course, the river is cool in March, and it would be nice if it were June. But in any case, he must cross the river to save his good sister.

'Stay here, I'll go alone. The river is so cold that I'm afraid you'll not be able to hold on. You're not like me, there's no need to take that risk.' With that, Fang Xin walked down the stone steps and stepped into the icy river.

Shen Kuo followed closely and also stepped into the river. He said, 'What's going on in your head, what do you think of us?' Do you think we're going to put our friends' lives behind for our own selfish gains? You're underestimating us too. Since we are here, we have no intention of going back.'

Before Fang Xin could say anything, Liu Ting also went into the water. Because of the cold of the river, she let out a long swish. Then he said, 'Yes, there are blessings and hardships. We won't leave you alone.'

After struggling for a while, Du Zijuan finally mustered up the courage to go down to the river. She was not afraid of death, but of the cold water. I wanted to say something, but as soon as I got into the water, the two lips started fighting, how could I say a word.

Fang Xin looked at them with a sour look in his eyes. At the end, he only said two words: 'Thank you!'

Two simple words have encompassed all his feelings. Other than that, he didn't know what else he could say.

Shen Kuo patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, if you are numb, let's talk about it later. I have to remind you that we are running out of time. If you hesitate like this, it's really too late.'

The Gangzi River is not wide, swim at the most normal speed, and within ten minutes, you will definitely be able to swim to the opposite bank. In this way, it is still feasible to have a short rapid march after going ashore.

However, no one has swam across the river, and I don't know if the road is deep or shallow. For four bold intruders, this is extremely unfamiliar. The front is fierce or auspicious, and it is full of unknowns.

It didn't take long for the four of them to swim to the center of the Gangzi River. Shen Kuo suddenly stopped and stopped swimming forward. At this time, all four people clearly felt that the center of the river was very deep, extremely deep. What's even more incredible is that the river seems to be in a hurry. Moreover, there is a tendency to become more and more urgent.

When Du Zijuan swam past Shen Kuo, she asked him, 'What's wrong with you?' Why stop?'

Shen Kuo gave a very surprising answer: 'Don't you feel it, there seems to be something in the river. Just now, it touched my foot.'

Everyone had to stop and look at Shen Kuo with surprised and frightened expressions. But after waiting for a long time, nothing happened.

Liu Ting gasped and said, "Cousin, don't be suspicious. What else can there be in this river besides fish? Maybe it's a big fish coming for a walk in Taihu Lake and it happens to bump into you.'

'No, I can't be wrong.' Shen Kuo said firmly, "The one who just swam past is definitely not a big fish. I can feel it, it's huge, unimaginably big.'

Shen Kuo's words scared the other three a lot. The face that was already white because of the river water was even whiter.

The four of them cautiously continued to swim across the river. Suddenly, Fang Xin, who was swimming at the front, shouted: 'Look, what is that?'

It turned out that in the east of the Gangzi River, that is, at the mouth of Taihu Lake, I don't know when the road started, and there were huge waves.

The white waves are big and terrible, and the big ones are amazing. The highest point was at least five or six meters, and with a monstrous roar, it surged towards the four people.

The Gangzi River is not big, so there is no place to hide when such a big wave hits.

Fang Xin shouted: "What are you still doing in a daze, hurry up and swim!"

So, the four of them swam desperately to the shore. They always hope that with their own strength, they can escape this catastrophe. However, how could they have imagined that human beings are so small in front of nature. So much so that it is vulnerable.

They didn't swim far before the huge wave completely submerged the four of them at once. It's like a super big beast, with its mouth wide open, and it easily swallows up four people.

After the big waves, the river suddenly became calm again. It's like nothing happened.

Let's talk about Fang Xin, after he was caught in the water, he quickly adapted. Because in the Grand Canal of Watershed, he also had this experience, and he did not panic because of it. On the contrary, he is very calm.

The water of the Gangzi River is still relatively clear, and after the danger, he opened his eyes and was able to see some things in the river.

However, what he didn't expect was that not far from his eyes, there was a large black shadow in the haze, and it was still active.

This made Fang Xin think of what Shen Kuo said before. Could it be that there is really a big water monster in the Gangzi River? And the monstrous waves are the work of the big water monster?

Thinking of this, Fang Xin's body was even more cold. After spitting out a few blisters in his mouth, he struggled to swim upstream. Because he saw that at this moment, the huge black shadow seemed to be swimming towards him. The other three are nowhere to be found.

Finally poking his head out of the water, Fang Xin took a long breath and looked around. However, on the calm waters, there was no one but himself.

'Shen Kuo, Liu Ting, Zijuan......' Fang Xin kept calling their names, and after a long time, no one answered. Fang Xin's heart suddenly cooled.

Could it be that all three of them have an accident? Fang Xin couldn't believe it, and he was unwilling to accept such a fact. He kept calling the names of the three people, looking for traces of the three people. However, any effort seems to be futile. There was calm above the water, nothing at all.

Just when Fang Xin was disheartened and decided to give up. Suddenly there was a huge bubble on the surface of the river, as if something was breaking through the barrier of the river and breaking free.

The water level began to rise continuously, and Fang Xin had to swim some distance into the distance. He didn't know what was going on, he could only watch.

The river began to overflow and gushed out in all directions. And in the middle of the river, something seems to bulge.

At first, it is not easy to see, and it is somewhat similar to the shell of a turtle. The top is uneven and like irregular hard rock. It didn't take long for the area exposed to the water to grow larger and larger, occupying almost half of the river.

The river turned into a flood at this time, flooding almost all the houses on the bank.

What surprised Fang Xin even more was that the three missing companions were actually standing on top of what looked like a turtle shell.

Before Fang Xin could react, another thing rose from the river. Much smaller than before, but with two rows of sharp fangs.

This time, Fang Xin finally understood that that thing was the behemoth he had seen in the water. What came out before was the body, and what appeared after that was the monster's head. Although it is much smaller than its body, it is not a problem to swallow a person in one bite. Just from the sharp fangs of the inverted triangle, you can tell that it is an extremely difficult fellow.

Well, three guys who don't know the severity are still standing on people's backs. Are they bold enough not to be afraid of death, or are their heads dizzy?

Fang Xin couldn't care about this, he shouted at the three of them: "Don't stand stupidly, it's dangerous there. Jump into the water and swim to shore.' As he spoke, he didn't care if they heard or not, so he began to paddle desperately and swim towards the shore.

After a few swims, I heard three falling waters. It seems that they heard and understood the current situation. It's not safe in the water, and the only way to get to the shore is to get to the shore.

But the good times didn't last long, and soon all four of them realized the imminent danger.

The water monster behind him suddenly hissed, raised its head high, and opened its mouth large enough to swallow several cows. However, perhaps it is because the size of the water monster is so large that it is impossible to turn around in the small Gangzi River. It binds all its strength into a small space.

The water monster couldn't make much movement in the narrow river, and with its head raised high, it finally fell down again and fell into the water.

The river was quickly raised again, and with a huge wave, it struck the four people. And at this time, the four of them were not far from the shore. The sudden wave just pushed them to the shore, and although they choked on a few mouthfuls of water, they finally came ashore, which was a great blessing in misfortune.

Such a huge volume of the water monster should come from Taihu Lake, and it is definitely not a product of the Gangzi River.

At this point, it seems that the water monster has lost its best time to hunt. Quietly sinking its head into the river again, followed by its entire body.

The water surface was calm again, and the water monster seemed to move away silently. However, it is not difficult for anyone with a discerning eye to see that the bridge over the Gangzi River may be the masterpiece of the water monster.

The four of them went ashore, and they didn't care about the chill brought by the river. Running frantically to the dense housing area, perhaps only in this way can you get spiritual satisfaction.

After running down the long and narrow alleyway, Fang Xin took the lead and turned a corner, only then leaned against the wall and gasped and asked, 'Did that thing come along?'

Shen Kuo walked behind the wall, he leaned against the wall, looked into the depths of the alley, and also gasped and said, "No, that thing should only move in the water and can't climb ashore."

Hearing his words, the crowd let out a long sigh. Finally, there is no danger to survive this catastrophe.

After a while, I saw that everyone's emotions gradually calmed down. Fang Xincai said: 'Let's go, Xiaolan's home is not far ahead.'

And everything that just happened was on the roof of a three-story building somewhere on the bank of the Gangzi River. There is a man who has seen all the things in his eyes. He didn't move, and after Fang Xin and the others walked away, the man smiled slightly.

The silence of the moment was shattered by the ringing of the phone like a ghost crying. The man pulled out his phone and connected it. He said indifferently, 'What is the matter with you looking for me?'

'Hehe, Jiang Han, Jiang Han, what I want, when will you give it to me? I'll tell you, my patience is limited. If you don't do what I want, don't come to me on your knees when you regret it.'

'Are you threatening me?' Gu Xudong, have you forgotten the agreement between us, have you forgotten the mission of our existence? Tell you, I'm the head.'

'Hahaha, Jiang Han, tell me what the is the mission. This thing can be eaten as food, or can be spent as money. You remember, I, my father, my grandfather, three generations of our family, all because of this bullshit mission. But as a result, my father and grandfather died on this so-called mission, and in the end they got nothing. I don't want to go on like this, I don't want to work hard for this bullshit mission anymore. Listen, I just want money, lots and lots of money.'

'What are you doing in front of me, Gu Xudong, I think that at the beginning, the rest of our group of people swore an oath. Now you want to jump out and go it alone, and there is no door.'

'Well said, our bunch? Jiang Han, Jiang Han, don't think I don't know what kind of medicine you sell in your gourd. Let me ask you, did you kill Hang Haiyan? Did you kill Feng Junkai? Yes, you didn't do it yourself, but you instructed it. What you did was so arrogant that everyone knows it! Who else do you want to kill next? Is it me, or Zheng Chuchen? You did this to kill all the people who knew the secrets of the Dao, so that you could swallow the treasure alone.'

'You fucking bullshit, you don't understand the situation at all. I do this for my purpose. If I really wanted to kill them all, do you think you'd still be alive until now? No kidding, the first thing I'm going to kill is you.'

'It's a good sound, as if you were pitiful. Do you think I still believe what you say? Jiang Han, you are too despicable. I'm still the same sentence, give me something. Otherwise, you're welcome.'

'Gu Xudong, why are you forcing me? At the beginning, didn't we all say that we would go together to find the treasure. What's more, there are still too few clues to open the treasure. Even if I give you that piece of silk, what can I do? Can you unravel the mystery?'

'Don't talk about being smart, I'm not stupid than you. Just because you can't solve the mystery of silk doesn't mean I can't.'

'Well, as you said. So, what about the bronze gates? Neither you nor I have seen it with our own eyes, where is it? In what way to unravel it? Do you know all this? Do you know it all? Gu Xudong, I have said again and again that we must be united, and only by uniting together can we solve all the mysteries.'

'Hehe, aren't you talking about four bronze seals!' Although you didn't tell anyone, I know whose hand the bronze seal is on. I also know that the bronze seal is the key to opening the bronze gate. You don't have to worry about that, you just have to give me the silk. I won't bother you with anything else.'

'What if I don't give it?'

'Hmph, I guessed it a long time ago. It's okay if you don't give it, you can collect the body for your sister! Jiang Han, Xiaoxue is in my hand. If you can't satisfy me, let's finish together. I'm not alarmist, I do what I say.'

'Gu Xudong, I warn you, don't mess with me. I told you before that light snow plays a vital role in our ability to find treasures. Without her, we wouldn't have been able to open the bronze gate behind the closest. What do you take for my words, do you think I'm scaring you?'

'Oh, that's a nice thing to say. Jiang Han, I won't believe any of your words or words anymore. Or, you hand over the silk . Or, none of us will ever want to get that treasure.'

At this point, the other party hung up the phone ruthlessly. The figure wanted to say something, but all he could hear was busy. The figure shook his hand fiercely, eager to smash the phone in his hand.

But he held back and muttered, 'A bunch of fools!' Then he disappeared and disappeared without a trace.

And Fang Xin on this side, after getting a short respite, finally calmed down.

Du Zijuan said, 'What is that, it's terrible.'

Liu Ting recovered from the panic, and she also said: 'Yes, yes! It looks like a thousand-year-old turtle, but it's not that big!'

Fang Xin waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, the matter has passed. We don't have time to discuss this now, it's Xiaolan's house in front of us, let's hurry over!'

So, the four of them got back on the road.

They were already very close to Xiaolan's house, probably seven or eight families apart.

Fang Xin was familiar with this, but when Shen Kuo, Liu Ting and Du Zijuan saw Xiaolan's home, they were still surprised. They would never believe that Xiaolan's home would be like this.

Although it is a two-story building, it is very short and very short. Compared with the surrounding two-story buildings, it is still a lot shorter. Not only that, but the exposed walls were also tattered, like weather-beaten old men, showing yellow and white rocks.

The door was closed, but Fang Xin knew that the inside of the house was not much better. The ground is full of potholes, and you can't see the original concrete floor anymore.

The furniture is also old, as if it has been used for thousands of years. It would be a miracle if you could find something new.

This is Xiaolan's home, a dilapidated home.

Fang Xin just wanted to push the door, but the door was suddenly opened from the inside. Immediately after, a figure crashed into Fang Xin's arms. Fang Xinyi grabbed it and looked at it, it was none other than Xiaolan's sister Xiaolian.

Xiaolian looked very panicked, and Fang Xin hurriedly asked, "Xiaolian, what's wrong?"

Xiaolian seems to have just seen who she bumped into. Seeing that it was Fang Xin, she said almost incoherently: "Brother, sister, she ...... Sister her, she's dead!' (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (biquge.info) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, and your support. That's what motivates me the most......)