Chapter 13 The Lone Fisherman Has Not Returned for a Long Time
In order to avoid the attack of those two terrifying shooters, Xin Chasing Tiger was in a hurry, and almost exerted his light skills to the extreme. In the blink of an eye, he went straight out of the bamboo forest outside Qiujia Village, and then fled along a mountain stream to the depths of the mountain......
Xin Chaihu is not a local, and what he doesn't know is that the escape route he chose is precisely called "Birdsong Stream" by the local mountain people—a name that of course comes from the large number of birds that inhabit both sides of the mountain stream. However, a place like this is definitely not a good place to hide and escape!
It was almost evening, and in the dense woods on both sides of the birdsong stream, many tired birds had gathered to their nests, and they were suddenly disturbed by the rushing Xin Chasing Tiger, and they all chirped incessantly...... Such a "jungle ensemble" is undoubtedly equivalent to providing the chaser with a signal of the runaway at any time, how can this be?
Xin Chaihu, who had been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, was very clever after all, and after walking a short distance and causing the birds to cry several times at the same time, he immediately realized that the situation was a little bad. So, he decided that it would be better to hide on the spot, so as not to continue to disturb the tired birds that had returned to their nests, and thus attract the tracking of his opponents.
As soon as this idea was decided, Xin Chaihu immediately made a sharp turn, changed direction and plunged into the dense forest. Unfortunately, the woods in this area were too dense, and although he tried his best to rush left and right, after spending a lot of time, he found that he was still spinning in the same place!
In such an urgent situation, Xin Chaihu calmly opened his eyes and found that under a hillside not far away, there was a dilapidated shack abandoned by a logger. He hurriedly ran into the shed, thinking that this place was still acceptable. So he picked up some branches and debris on the spot, and at once he covered up the old shack better.
Seeing that everything was in order, Xin Chaihu sat down on a wooden pier and breathed a sigh of relief for the time being. As soon as the man calmed down, he began to feel hungry, so he took out the dry food he had brought with him, and paid attention to the movements around him as he ate.
Seeing that the sky had gradually darkened, there was still not a trace of movement around at this time. Xin Chaihu couldn't help but feel slightly surprised: Could it be that those two violent birds of prey don't want to be wiped out?
Hiding in this dilapidated shack is indeed much warmer than outside, which makes Xin Chaihu, who has already filled his stomach, feel a little tired unconsciously......
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Ever since he inadvertently heard Kong Rong's few words of complaint in the morning, Song Che had quietly locked the focus of the investigation of the case in his heart. Now one of the questions he is concerned about is: As a sentry commander, why did he not come to the guard station for two consecutive days? And again after a major case just happened?
After thinking about it, Song Che felt more and more suspicious about the seed series, so he hurriedly ordered his subordinates to quickly rush to the surrounding area of the seed house to set up control. However, for the whole day, except for a cook who came out to buy vegetables in the morning, the door of the farm house was closed and there was not the slightest movement.
In the evening, Song Che felt that it would be the same if he waited any longer, so he immediately rushed directly into the breeding house with a group of subordinates. The scene presented to them was a strange one—in a huge mansion, there were only a few servants left. It turned out that the hostess went back to her parents' house a few days ago and has not returned, but what about the male host?
As soon as he heard the official ask about the whereabouts of the man, an old servant's eyes looked a little panicked, and he replied hesitantly: "My father-in-law...... Uh, it looks like we haven't seen each other in two days, right? With that, he looked at the other servants with an inquiring gaze.
Song Che didn't think the old servant was lying, but what he said was really unbelievable. Song Tuiguan, who has rich experience in investigating cases, immediately reacted: It seems that this kind of compilation should have some special habits on weekdays, or rather, he has a pastime that can be self-absorbed - but it may not be convenient to talk about it to outsiders.
In order to prevent the information from spreading, he decided to leave the simple old servant alone for careful questioning. Sure enough, a martial artist does have a unique habit on weekdays: he likes to go fishing alone, and he often fishes for half a day.
So, where does he usually go fishing? The old servant pointed to a riverside corridor behind the house and said, "That's it, my lord." ”
Under the guidance of the old servant, Song Che came to the back of the plantation house and found that the place happened to be backed by a small stream. The water in this creek is very clear, and it is supposed to be a collection of spring water flowing down from the mountain.
He has always had a habit of fishing alone, so he specially asked craftsmen to build a verandah behind the house near the stream, which could shelter him from the wind and rain. And when he is usually free, he will pick up the fishing rod alone and stay there to fish silently.
"That's right, the sentry chief is also a kind of Yaxing!" Song Che pretended to boast about the "quirk" of the seed album in order to hide the true purpose of his inquiry.
"Big ...... Your Excellency, do you think there is nothing wrong with this kind of behavior? The old servant was overjoyed when he saw Song Che, so he dared to ask.
"I think it's nice to have such a hobby!" In order to get more useful information, Song Che continued to pretend to praise: "I said, where is the favorite fishing spot of the sentry chief?" The old servant, who saw that his master had been praised, happily led the way to Song Che and pointed out the place where he usually spent the longest time in planting and fishing.
Everything presented at the scene is indeed as the old servant said - it seems that this is indeed the place where the seed album often comes to fish. However, what about people? Where the hell is that fisherman?
Rao was under the dim light, but Song Che, who was as careful as a hair, still found out - there were a few drops of old blood on the corridor railing! This not-so-good sign suddenly made Song Che's heart tighten.
After two consecutive days, the whole person is as if the world has evaporated, this situation is definitely abnormal! Could it be that the seed album escaped with guilt? Or has the person been killed?
For a while, Song Che found himself like a drowning man, who had just touched the shore, but was swept down by the rushing current...... No, I, Song Che, resolutely do not compromise on any difficulties and give in!
Song Tuiguan, who had regained his strength, immediately issued a arrest token in a hurry, and temporarily seconded some men and horses from the guard, and let several teams search along the stream at the same time - a large net was spread...... As long as Chongji didn't leave Soseki Town at this time, then he couldn't hide anymore!
"It has been raining continuously for more than ten days, causing the water level in the stream to soar, and many fish should have migrated to the springs in the mountains." A few people with rich fishing experience on the street are talking about "idle stories" after they have eaten their fill.
Soaring water levels? Fish migration? ——This is really a word to wake up the dreamer, the gossip just now inadvertently drifted into the ears of Song Che, who happened to be passing by, which made his heart tighten, and then his eyes lit up!