Chapter 90: The Dungeon
Cheng Jun walked through the backyard to the southeast corner of the Taoist temple, walked forward from the corner, silently counted the directions, and stopped when he reached the ninth step.
It should be here.
Cheng Jun is very familiar with the crane feather view. Of course, it was the first time he had come here, but this was the view of the descendants of the Daomen. The world's Taoist temples are carved out of a mold, and there are very strict and even rigid regulations on what direction is very place. As long as you are familiar with one Taoist temple, all other Taoist temples will be familiar with it. There is no one who is not familiar with the rules in this Taoist temple.
For example, the place at Cheng Jun's feet is the prison.
With a kick of his foot, a lock fell in response, and the stone slab in the ground rose, revealing a downward staircase.
Cheng Jun went down the stairs and came to the innermost dungeon.
The dungeon of the Taoist temple is very regular, generally speaking, there are no more than two kinds of dry prison and water prison, this underground is a dry prison, in addition to being gloomy and narrow, it is still clean, but it is a little damp, and after staying for a long time, the bones are easy to hurt.
In the innermost cell, there was a man who was hung from the roof in chains, his toes just reaching the ground, it was a very tiring position, he couldn't get up or down, it was almost torture, it was very cruel, especially for a child.
Hearing the sound of footsteps, the child slowly raised his head, and could see that his already white face was already pale and unhuman, and his forehead and cheeks were covered with fine beads of sweat. After seeing Cheng Jun, the child's eyes showed a complicated look, and he snorted and did not speak.
Cheng Jun passed through the iron bar, and with a flick of his finger, a golden light flashed, and the iron chain was broken. The boy slammed and fell to the ground, and because his hands were still bound in chains, he could not borrow his strength, and fell to the ground.
Cheng Jun did not open the cell, but squatted down, looked at the child from above, and said, "You are really here, Jing Shu." ”
Jing Shu raised his head, his voice was somewhat weak, but it still sounded faintly like yesterday's calm shadow, "It's nothing that I'm here, the important thing is that you're here." After speaking, he paused and said, "Since you are here, then...... My master is dead. ”
Cheng Jun nodded and said, "Yes." ”
When Jing Shu heard this, he showed a hint of gloom, his eyes turned red, and he could faintly see signs of tears in his eyes, "Yes, he has also arrived...... It's ......."
Cheng Jun said: "Are you really sad for him, is it because you have always cooperated and had a happy relationship?"
Jing Shu's face turned pale, his eyes stared straight at Cheng Jun, and said, "You...... You ......" sighed heavily, and said, "You even see through this." Yes, I'm still alive, isn't that a good proof? Although I really hate him, in a way, we have always been partners, and I have done no less evil than him. ”
Cheng Jun said: "Your cooperation model is quite interesting. I see that you really resent him, but there is some kind of tacit understanding between you. You keep driving the dead to find him, and if he dies, you get what you want, but you don't care if those people die. You have joined forces to create a terrifying and inescapable atmosphere, forcing the monks into the trap little by little, and the end result is much the same, the man's blood pool has been added with new nourishment. ”
Jing Shu said: "I have really been waiting since the beginning, waiting for the person who can kill him to appear. Ever since my brother was killed by him, I want him dead. But my skills are low, how can I fight against him, if I am not careful, I can only be killed by him, just like he did to my senior brother. So I had to look for helpers, and I would help anyone who came to Guanli, as long as they could kill him for me. It's a pity that so many people came, not only did not one of them be his opponents, but their faces were also ugly. Didn't you see that pair of brothers yesterday? Most of the people here are like that. Gradually, I discovered that the only way to lure them is to lure them, because they are all a bunch of mercenary villains. At that time, I thought, it doesn't matter if this group of people die. ”
Cheng Jun listened, smiled, and said, "That's normal." There are only two people in the Taoist temple, and you are always facing enemies, and you have to worry about your own safety. How can you endure such a big pressure, not to mention that you are a child or an adult? Psychological distortion is already a trivial matter, and after a while, it is common for you to be really crazy. ”
Jing Shu said: "Yes, it turns out that I am no longer a normal person, and I still feel that I am weird and good." As he spoke, he showed a self-deprecating smile, maybe it was because Ming Sheng Lao Dao was dead, and a big stone that he was holding on to his heart was finally moved away, so his demeanor actually had a tendency to thaw, "I don't know why he didn't kill me." He pinched his brother to death just like pinching an ant to death, and used his brother to sacrifice his blood flag alive. I think it's only a matter of time before he kills me again, and if he doesn't kill me, maybe it's like raising a pig, and when he gets fat, he will slaughter it in one go. ”
Cheng Jun said: "To be honest, if he doesn't kill you, I can't figure out the truth." Is it that the friendship between you and the master and apprentice, after all, has not been completely severed?" This is actually really puzzling, even if the two of them have a tacit understanding, after all, Jing Shu and the old way are not of the same mind, and they can't tell when they will break the big thing of the old way. Although Jing Shu himself is smart and alert, he is a child after all, and he is not thoughtful, not to mention that he has hatred, where can he be used? It is also easy to accept a disciple of the Demon Sect to lure a Taoist priest passing by. From the general interests, it is impossible to see the inevitable surname of Jing Shu's survival, and it may only be attributed to the complex and unpredictable human heart.
Jing Shu's face suddenly turned red, he struggled fiercely, and said angrily: "Who...... Who has a friendship with him? We are enemies who share the same heaven. After speaking, his eyes fluctuated even more, and anyone could see the clear water marks inside. "Maybe in the early years, but he's ...... now is so full of evil, even the senior brother has been killed...... After the death of Uncle Shi, there were only three of us left in the Taoist Temple, who were originally dependent on each other, and he turned his face ruthlessly, would I be lucky?"
Cheng Jun was silent, Jing Shu was clear about Mingsheng's old way, and he clearly had the love of master and apprentice. At least this feeling,It's far better than the feelings of those passers-by.,So every time he instigates people to do it with Mingsheng Lao Dao is contradictory.,On the surface, he believes that he hates Lao Dao to death.,But in the bottom of his heart, he actually hopes that Lao Dao wins.,So after every defeat,,There will be a hint of joy in the mood.,This is the reason why he is tired of this kind of game of driving away the wolf.。 However, there is no need to say these heart-wrenching words, and saying them will only make Jing Shu more painful.
I only heard Jing Shu ask in a dumb voice, "Hey, why didn't you kill me?"
Cheng Jun looked up and said, "What, this kind of thing has to be asked?"
Jing Shu said: "Old Dao Mingsheng is a bad person, and so am I." Don't look at me, it seems that I have reminded you repeatedly, but I am not uneasy and kind, so I don't want to help you. I said, I have created greater iniquity than him, why don't you kill me with me?"
Cheng Jun smiled: "Then let me ask you first, why are you locked up here?"
Jing Shu was speechless and said, "I'...... I ......"
Cheng Jun said: "You usually act like this, and I don't see how he treats you, this time you are punished so severely, isn't it because you have done something that violates the principles of your usual actions?"
Jing Shu showed a little stubbornness and said, "Not bad." I wanted to let you go, so he found out when he opened the door. But I'm not really good for you, I'm just ......" I raised my head slightly, revealing a little pride, "I've been watching for two years, and only when I see you, I really feel that you are the helper I've been waiting for." I think that if I miss someone like you, even if I wait another ten years, until I die, there probably won't be a better candidate. But you only met by chance halfway, and you didn't prepare carefully, after all, you suffered a loss. If you fail because you're not prepared, you've lost this great opportunity. So I'd rather let you go this time, and I know people like you will definitely come back. The next time you come, you'll be completely sure of it. ”
Cheng Jun said: "What if I don't come again?"
Jing Shu bit his lip stubbornly and said, "You will definitely come again, otherwise I will be wrong about you." After a while, he said, "Anyway, I didn't let you go because of my real kindness, don't be mistaken." ”
Cheng Jun couldn't help laughing, thinking that this stubborn boy was too interesting, although he was a little unhealthy because of the depression of the environment, but as long as this stubbornness was still there, it was possible to save it. laughed for a long time and said, "Okay, then I'll tell you, I won't kill you, and I want to let you go." The reason is just two words. ”
Jing Shu said: "What?"
Cheng Jun said: "No." ”
Jing Shu gritted his teeth and said, "You're fooling me?"
Cheng Jun said: "What am I doing with you? Do you remember that day in the wilderness, Chonghe asked you, is there a Taoist temple around here?
Jing Shu was stunned, and the scene from the previous one slowly emerged, how did he answer at the beginning?" Thinking about it, he couldn't help but say it.
Cheng Jun said: "Although it is not a big kindness, with these two words, it means that you still have a heart." It shows that except for the people who have been seduced by Mingsheng Lao Dao and have no way to escape, you are doing your best not to involve innocent others. What is sown is the cause, and what is the effect. Because of these two words, I will save your life. Come out. As he spoke, he gently clicked the lock of the door, and with a bang, a flame jumped in his hand, squeaked a few times, burned the lock, and opened the cell door.
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