The next day, the image processing master contacted by Shi Tao had the result, and a re-restored photo was placed in front of us.

And when we put our eyes on the photograph, our eyes can't move anymore.

When this photo was clearly presented in front of us, it brought us too much shock and confusion, and we were so surprised that we even forgot to breathe!

In this photo, we basically saw the appearance of everyone, and the person I thought was Wenmo at the beginning was really not him. Although they looked similar in the original blurry photo, there is a clear difference in their appearance in this photo.

However, I always felt that this man was somewhat familiar, especially his eyes, which I seemed to have seen somewhere.

But this is not the most surprising to us, because we see another person in the photo, this person is standing next to half a stone pillar, looking through a notebook in his hand, although the photograph is many years old, and the person in the photo is old at this time, but we can still see at a glance who this person is, because this person is so familiar to us at this time!

"It's Tang Zhendong!" Several of us called out this man's name in unison.

At that time, Tang Zhendong was still very young. But the emaciated face highlights a kind of fierceness.

I turned my gaze to a few other people, and I didn't seem to have any impressions, except for one half-turned person, and I had a sense of déjà vu that I should have seen this person.

Who the hell is it? I closed my eyes and began to recall some of the people I had seen recently, faces familiar and unfamiliar, flashed in my mind one by one, and suddenly, a face froze there.

I opened my eyes and looked at the half-turned person in the photo, yes, I was sure that this person was Yuan An!

This discovery made me a little confused, could it be that the Yuan family and the Tang family cooperated back then? So what were they doing at the time?

At this time, Kong Xue picked up the photo and looked carefully at the traces in the lower right corner, "These words should be able to be distinguished, this first word seems to be, yes, ancient characters!" ”

Shi Tao also leaned over to look at it, then reached out and took the photo, took out a pen, walked to the window, and retraced those traces in the sunlight, "This seems to be written with a name." ”

Hearing Shi Tao's words, I Huo Ran got up, walked quickly to his side, took the photo and looked at it, and immediately banged in my head.

Because that line is clearly written: Gurban, Zhuoqiuye. 1991.12。

It turned out to be the name of the second uncle! Could it be that the person who took the picture was the second uncle? It turns out that the second uncle was also involved back then?

In other words, twenty years ago, Tang Zhendong, Yuan An, and Second Uncle once organized a group to go to the Gurbantunggut Desert! But why did they go there at the time? For what, exactly?

I can't help but think that it was twenty years ago. Twenty years ago, a terrifying incident occurred in the camp in Qilian Mountain, which was what Uncle Kong personally experienced. At the same time, thousands of kilometers away, Second Uncle, Tang Zhendong and Yuan An are exploring in a ruin in the desert, is there any connection between them?

I put the picture on the table and sat on the couch, and things got more and more complicated, and more and more things came to the surface. Each one of them is extremely unusual, and what is even more terrifying is that they seem to have some kind of connection, from the summit of the Qilian Mountains, to the depths of the sea in the east, to the endless desert in the northwest, across the east and west ends of China, spanning thousands of kilometers, what secrets are hidden behind these things!

Seeing my expression, Kong Xue asked softly, "What's wrong with you?" Did you find anything? ”

I pointed to the half-turned person in the photo and said, "This person, I also know, his name is Yuan An, and he is from the Yuan family." ”

Shi Tao and Kong Xue were shocked when they heard this, "The Yuan family of the four major families? ”

I nodded, "That's right, I followed my second uncle and them to the sea some time ago, and among them was this Yuan An." ”

Kong Xue nodded, "You told me about going to sea, it turns out that this person is the Yuan An you said." ”

"Not only that," I pointed to the words in the lower right corner of the photo, "Zhuo Qiu, it's my second uncle's name!" ”

"What!" These Kong Xue and Shi Tao almost didn't jump, "Your second uncle was also involved in the things in the photo?" ”

"It looks like this." "But why did they go to Gurbantunggut as to what really happened back then?" These are all mysteries. ”

Kong Xue looked at the photo in front of him fixedly, "Now that the two statues of horses and snakes point to the Gurbantunggut Desert again, will there be any connection between these two things?" ”

I shook my head, "I don't know! I sank my body deep into the couch, as if this would make me feel safe, there were so many things around me that I didn't know, and every single one of them didn't seem to have much to do with me, but I always felt that everything had some connection with me, and this strange feeling made me extremely distressed. Maybe it's because I'm mentally sensitive, but every time I want to get out, I can't help but be pulled back.

"What are you going to do next?" Kong Xue asked.

I glanced at Kong Xue, "I came to Linxia this time, mainly because I was worried about your safety, now that you have returned safely, what I hope most now is that the second uncle can wake up." ”

Kong Xue nodded and smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Second Uncle Fuda has his own blessing, and he will definitely be fine." ”

"What about you? What are your plans? I asked Kong Xue, but a hint of uneasiness suddenly appeared in my heart.

Kong Xue lowered her head, "What can I do, stay here and deal with what my father left behind." Kong Xue said in a low voice, and I knew that this must not be her words.

I can guess what she thinks, Kong Xue's next plan must be to go to Gurbantunggut!

Kong Xue is a girl who is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, from the last time she was in Qilian Mountain, I could see that the things and people she valued, no matter how much she paid, she would protect them, just like Uncle Kong who disappeared at that time, and like the relics of Uncle Kong who have been taken away now.

In addition, there is another reason, which is also an important reason that attracts Kong Xue to Gurbantunggut, and that is the legend about this desert: the fountain of life hidden in the depths of the desert!

"This spring water can allow the dead to cross time and space and return to the world from the spring!" This legend about the Fountain of Life has a fatal attraction for Kong Xue, a girl who has just lost her father.

Maybe a few months ago, I would have laughed when I heard such legends, but now, I have seen so many things that are more magical than legends. I don't even think the legend of this fountain of life is groundless. Kong Xue probably thinks so.

The reason why Kong Xue didn't admit that she was going to the desert was because she was taking into account my feelings. I used to think that if I had nothing to worry about, maybe I would really accompany Kong Xue into the desert, but now that my second uncle is still lying on the hospital bed, this makes me worry all the time, I really can't leave him alone, but is this really a reason, or am I afraid to face something.

On the same day, I had dinner at the Kong family's villa and stayed here. This reminds me again that when I lived here for the first time, at that time, I also decided to help Kong Xue, who met Kong Xue for the first time, and went to Qilian Mountain for the sake of face.

And now, Kong Xue and I should be very familiar, if it weren't for my own affection, maybe we would have gone further than familiarity. knew that she was going to risk, but she could only pretend not to know. Throughout the day, including dinner and chatting, Kong Xue never mentioned that she was going to the desert, which made my heart twist even more.

In fact, it was not too late, but I really couldn't face Kong Xue and her clear eyes, so I fled to the guest room upstairs early, and I kept secretly scolding myself for being cowardly.

Lying on the bed, I kept tossing and turning. I felt a burst of tightness in my chest, and even began to have some difficulty breathing. So I put on my coat and went downstairs to the courtyard.

I slowly walked to the small garden next to the villa, the air was still very cold on the winter night, but it was this cold air that made me breathe a lot easier.

Suddenly, a slight footstep appeared behind me, and I turned my head, only to see Shi Tao standing not far behind.

"Brother Tao? Why are you here? I asked curiously.

Shi Tao looked around, "I habitually make a round every night, but I didn't expect to see you here, so I came over to have a look." Shi Tao smiled and said: "I heard Xiaoxue say that your hearing is excellent, so I was curious just now like I tried it, but I didn't expect it to be worthy of its reputation!" I hope you don't feel bad. ”

I shook my head, "It's okay. ”

Shi Tao walked up to me and lit a cigarette, "Come on?" ”

I waved my hand.

Shi Tao took a deep breath on his own point, "Xiaoxue is going out, do you know?" ”

I nodded, "I can guess that she wants to go to Gurbantunggut, right?" ”

"That's right," Shi Tao said, "you're very smart!" I guess she didn't tell you the reason, you know that, right? ”

I nodded and didn't speak, "It's just me ......"

Shi Tao waved his hand to interrupt me, stared at me and said, "I heard about your second uncle, you can't go, I understand, you can't help yourself, but I just want to ask you, if it weren't for your second uncle's matter, would you go with Xiaoxue." ”

I looked at Shi Tao, and then nodded.

Shi Tao threw the cigarette on the ground and stepped on it, "After coming back this time, I will care more about her." After saying this headless sentence, Shi Tao patted me and smiled, "Rest early!" ”