Chapter 32: The Man in the Rivers and Lakes
"Old fairy?"
Zhong Yuan and Ye Shiwen heard this name for the first time, but there was a faint light in the eyes of the four people who came out of the small courtyard.
Yuan Li explained: "Lao Xian'er is one of the elders of the small courtyard, and we don't know when he joined, we don't know where he came from, how old he is, or even what his real name is, we don't know. However, he is truly a legend through and through. ”
When Yuan Li said this, Zhang Yue and the other three couldn't stop nodding.
Zhong Yuan asked curiously, "You say that this old fairy can gather information from multiple places at the same time?" ”
"Hmm", Yuan Li continued: "Jianghu is already a legend for our generation. Our ancestors may be familiar with the rivers and lakes and have feelings, but we are all a little skeptical. However, there is a unified understanding among us, the old fairy must be a person in the rivers and lakes. ”
Zhang Yue nodded, and then Yuan Li's words said: "The old fairy has a very wide face, all over the country. In places big and small, there are his friends, friends in the rivers and lakes. As long as you follow him on a mission, no matter where you go, someone will always arrange everything, and there is nothing to worry about. ”
Ye Shiwen asked in a low voice, "Hmm...... The rivers and lakes you are talking about, is it a black ......?"
"No, no, no", Yuan Li hurriedly interrupted her and said: "The rivers and lakes are not so narrow, maybe including the one you said, but by no means all. The rivers and lakes are a kind of human sophistication, so where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. ”
"Yes", Lu Qingping, who had been silent beside him, spoke, in a calm and firm tone: "Jianghu is not just a martial arts written in a novel. From peddlers and pawns, to wealthy businessmen, roosters and dog thieves, to righteous heroes, there are people in every industry and every field. ”
Zhong Yuan nodded and said, "It seems to be more like a world in the spiritual realm, a world with rivers and lakes in your heart, and a world that does things like rivers and lakes." ”
Everyone nodded in unison.
Zhong Yuan continued: "We can slowly understand the affairs of the rivers and lakes, let's talk about the old fairy." ”
"Oh, yes, yes", Yuan Li was a little embarrassed: "Off topic." Lao Xian'er has made friends with people in the rivers and lakes from all over the world, although they are mixed, good and bad, but most of them are still righteous people.
If he is willing to help us and ask the people in these places to compile the local police visits to investigate the missing persons, we will be able to sift through the answers we want. ”
"Great", Zhong Yuan's heart rose with hope again: "Without further ado, let's quickly ask this old fairy for help." ”
Zhang Yue asked Li Jing: "Didn't you go out with Lao Xian'er some time ago, where is he now?" ”
Li Jing replied in a low voice: "Brother Yue, Brother Yuan, Lao Xian'er went to the border to investigate a group of drug dealers, it didn't seem to go well, and he also injured a few of his Miao brothers. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back for a while......"
The more he spoke, the quieter his voice became, and at last he couldn't hear it himself.
Is the silver lining going to disappear like this?
Zhang Yue thought for a while and said: "If it's something else, you can contact him, but if it's a drug check, any phone call or text message may cause danger, and besides, he may not turn on the phone at all." ”
Zhong Yuan asked, "Isn't there anyone who knows where he is?" ”
Zhang Yue replied: "Maybe only Bai Lao knows something. ”
"Okay", Zhong Yuan immediately called Bai Lao.
The phone was connected, and Zhong Yuan got straight to the point: "Bai Lao, we need the help of Lao Xian'er's predecessors now, can you tell me where he is?" ”
Zhong Yuan's tone was so firm that he couldn't ask more.
Bai Yuanshan thought for a while and said, "I'll send you a place, it's up to you whether you can find him or not." ”
After speaking, the phone hung up, and in just a few seconds, Zhong Yuan received a message.
There is only the name of what appears to be the village, and it indicates the approximate location.
Zhong Yuan glanced at it, it was a place that he had never heard of.
He handed the mobile phone to Ye Shiwen and said, "Wenwen, you can help me check it immediately, the fastest way to get to this place." I went over with Zhang Yue and Qingping. ”
Li Jing and Yuan Li also wanted to go together, but were stopped by Zhong Yuan: "Old Yuan, you and Li Jing are here, waiting for our news with Wenwen." Once there is progress, I need you to act together. ”
After speaking, he said to Li Jing again: "As long as Wenwen locks down the specific city and even digs out the true identity of this guy, I need you to grasp his whereabouts immediately." Only you can do it, and you have to keep your strength in the best condition. ”
Li Jing nodded, her eyes resolute: "Don't worry, Brother Yuan, I will definitely not let him go." ”
"Hmm", Zhong Yuan pursed his lips, and said to Yuan Li: "Old Yuan, when I am not there, you must grasp the situation, not only let Wenwen delay as much as possible, but also arrange your own action plan, please." ”
Zhong Yuan was right, among these people, only Yuan Li had this ability. In terms of calmness and meticulousness, Zhong Yuan is the most reassuring person.
Yuan Li nodded in agreement, and had already begun to calculate various possibilities and countermeasures in his heart.
Ye Shiwen booked the high-speed rail tickets for the three of them, and wrote down the car rental plan, route, and hotel closest to the target place after getting off the train.
Zhong Yuan took it, took Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping, and went straight to the high-speed rail station.
No goodbyes, no superfluous exhortations, as if everything was taken for granted.
Obviously, they are a group of people who can't talk about tacit understanding, but they are tied together by the emergency situation and the belief in saving people.
They have no choice but to trust each other.
On the high-speed train, Zhong Yuan asked Zhang Yue: "Xiaoyue, is there any way to find the old fairy as quickly as possible?" ”
"Huh?" Zhang Yue was stunned: "You brought us out so confidently, it turns out that you don't have a score in your heart?" ”
Lu Qingping also had a long mouth, with an expression of disbelief.
Zhong Yuan laughed: "Is there any other way than to set off immediately?" Since he couldn't look for us, we had to go. In case he has already left by the time we arrive, he will definitely contact Bai Lao, and he will still call us when the time comes. ”
"What a mess this is", Zhang Yue felt dizzy for a while, and said weakly: "Brother Yuan, the joke is too big." ”
Without waiting for Zhong Yuan to speak, Lu Qingping spoke first: "Brother Yue, I think it's good to do this." We can't help Wenwen and them over there, so instead of waiting, we might as well take a gamble. Anyway, I can't sit still. ”
Zhong Yuan patted Zhang Yue with a smile and agreed with Lu Qingping's statement.
Lu Qingping said to Zhong Yuan again: "However, Brother Yuan, I didn't expect you to bring us out first without any plan." Are you trying to figure it out on the road? ”
Zhong Yuan shook his head: "It's more dangerous here, Wenwen can't do without the computer, she needs to gather information for us in a safe place." Li Jing is a master of tracking, once he has a clue, he must rush over as soon as possible, Yuan Li is thoughtful and can arrange everything according to the situation, and it is the most reasonable choice for them to stay in the hotel. ”
Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping glanced at each other, and couldn't help but lean forward a little.
Zhong Yuan continued: "To ask the old-timers in the rivers and lakes for help, we also have to show some sincerity, since he is in a dangerous place, it would be better if he could help." I've seen the skills of the two of you, even if I'm a layman, I know that you have the ability to surpass ordinary people, with you by your side, I dare to try anything. ”
Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping sat up straight again, leaning back on their chairs in a daze, not knowing what to say for a while.
They were very touched by this trust, and at the same time, they couldn't cry or laugh.
Because this trust came so easily, they didn't even know what basis Zhong Yuan had and where he got his confidence.
Zhang Yue sighed: "Alas, Brother Yuan, if you believe in our brothers, we are naturally happy, but just run to a remote mountainous area, on the border to find someone, and find it immediately, isn't it too hasty......"
Lu Qingping also said: "It's not just sloppy, it's a bit reckless......"
"I know", Zhong Yuan grinned, "However, there really is no other way." There is a silver lining, and we have to try too. To the extent possible, do everything we can, do everything we can, and have no regrets even if we fail. ”
His cynical expression completely lost his usual calm appearance, but the smile on his face clearly revealed confidence and hope.
Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping's minds flashed a thought at the same time: "Isn't this the young version of Bai Lao?" ”