Chapter 33: First Sight of the Old Immortal
Zhong Yuan didn't notice the change in their expressions, took out the things he bought before getting into the car, and ate them by himself.
Zhang Yue muttered to him: "Brother Yuan, your belly should be reduced." ”
Zhong Yuan didn't even look at him: "You know how much delicious I have eaten to have this belly, what a pity I lost." ”
Zhang Yue shook his head, Lu Qingping also smiled, took out the food and handed it to Zhang Yue: "Brother Yue, let's eat some too, when we get to the place, the conditions must be much more difficult." ”
Zhang Yue didn't care, took the food and stuffed it into his mouth: "What are you afraid of, I don't know how many times I've experienced wild training, and it's more than enough to take care of you two." ”
The high-speed rail is fast, but for these few people, there is really not enough time.
Got out of the car, it was already night. They immediately contacted the car rental company they had found in advance, paid double the money, and asked the owner to wait until they went to close.
The three of them drove to the mountains without stopping.
The mountain roads at night are not only rugged, some winding roads are not even protected, and occasionally small animals run out, and there are oncoming buses pulling tourists.
In terms of driving skills, Zhang Yue is not the best. The off-road vehicle was under his control, as if it had come to life.
Although Zhang Yue let the two of them rest at ease, Zhong Yuan and Lu Qingping couldn't sleep anyway. Along the way, the three of them talked a lot about each other's stories, and in such a situation, they got to know each other better.
Along the way, I don't know how many times I refueled, I don't know how many times I changed hands, and the three of them finally came to the last village and town before their destination when the sky was bright.
They found a hotel, set an alarm clock and slept for two hours.
It was already 7 o'clock in the morning, and there were still three hours left, and the live broadcast in the second room was about to begin.
Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping went out to buy breakfast, and by the way, they asked the local villagers about the way into the mountain, although it was not easy, and finally figured out the general direction.
Zhong Yuan played a clever trick by lying that he had lost his luggage and bought a few sets of outdoor clothes and some camping equipment in a tour group. Originally, he wanted to buy a DSLR, but unfortunately no one wanted to sell it to him.
After Zhang Yue and the others came back, Zhong Yuan said his thoughts: "We can pretend to be tourists who come to camp in the mountains, and if we arouse suspicion, we will say that we are lost." ”
Zhang Yue was completely defeated by his innocence: "Brother Yuan, what do you think about making a movie?" I ask you to know the danger you will face, alas. ”
Lu Qingping took the clothes and changed them without saying a word: "Brother Yue, Brother Yuan's method is also very good, no matter how you say it, it's much better than let's go like this." Look at Brother Yuan's belly, it's completely the boss who took his two little brothers to the jungle adventure. ”
Zhang Yue disagreed: "Hmph, I didn't expect you to joke with this stuffy gourd." ”
Zhong Yuan finally felt a little embarrassed, scratched his head and said, "You two, you always carry my stomach along the way, it's almost over." After eating, we set off quickly. ”
It is inconceivable that by this time, none of the three showed a sense of urgency.
After entering the mountain, Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping's quality was finally revealed.
Along the way, whether it is climbing or wading in the water, it seems to be easy.
Zhong Yuan carried it for an hour and almost cried.
Every step is a kind of torment, if it weren't for Lu Qingping's dragging, coupled with Zhang Yue's sneering stimulation, he didn't know how many times he would have to rest.
This is good, but the quarrel with Zhang Yue has become a kind of motivation for him.
However, he also secretly admired these two young men. Distinguish the direction in the jungle, predict the danger, and take care of him, a middle-aged fat man, who actually talks and laughs without panting.
In this way, after three hours of trekking through mountains and rivers, we finally approached our destination.
The three of them sat down by the brook and looked at the sparse people in national costumes from afar.
Zhang Yue took out the camping equipment, lit a fire, and Lu Qingping caught a few fish.
Zhong Yuan made tea for a few people, and waited for the fish to be roasted while drinking.
Seeing the place, they calmed down and rested unhurriedly.
It seems to be a tacit understanding that has been together all year round, no one questioned it, and they all understood that although they were anxious, it would only backfire if they rushed over to find someone recklessly.
Zhong Yuan took off his shoes and soaked his feet in the water. He didn't know how many blisters had been ground out on his feet, and his socks were stained with blood, but his face was still relaxed, and he jokingly complained about the difficult road and Zhang Yue's big mouth.
Suddenly, Zhang Yue was slapped on the back of the head.
His heart tightened, and he hurriedly turned around, and was about to fight back, but saw a familiar face.
Lu Qingping on the side was so shocked that he couldn't speak. In such a wide place, surrounded by plants and flowing water, a person can sneak around them quietly and make a sneak attack, if it is an enemy, the consequences are unimaginable.
Zhong was about two or three meters away from them, when a man suddenly appeared, startling him too. He stood up and prepared to go over, but the man seemed to be ignoring him.
After hesitating, I heard Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping shouting together: "Master Xian'er." ”
Zhong Yuan was startled and began to look at the person in front of him.
He has long hair unkempt and unkempt in his shawl, a thin face with a beard, a height of about 1.7 meters, a thin figure, with sleeves rolled up and barefoot, wearing national costumes, just like a peasant in the mountains.
Could it be that this person is the legendary "old fairy"?
The person who came was very impatient: "I've always called me Lao Xian'er, what kind of politeness is this time." ”
"It's really him", Zhong Yuan suddenly felt nervous, but he couldn't find a chance to introduce himself for a while, so he could only give Zhang Yue a look.
But at this time, Zhang Yue was still bowing his head and didn't look at him at all.
But the old fairy turned around and said to him, "You are Zhong Yuan." Come with me first and wrap your feet with herbs. ”
"Ah, yes, yes", Zhong Yuan hurriedly replied, "Hmm...... How did my seniors know that my foot was broken? ”
"Hmph", the old fairy glanced at him: "It's a miracle that you can come here with your size, how can you still be intact?" ”
"Seniors are really seniors, Pei ......"
"But!" Before Zhong Yuan could finish speaking, Lao Xian'er interrupted him: "You can bear it, are you pretending to be a tough guy, or are you afraid of injuring two children?" ”
Zhong Yuan smiled and replied, "If I go back to my predecessors, there are not so many reasons, I'm just afraid that they will laugh at me." ”
The old fairy paused, did not speak, only nodded, and seemed to be quite satisfied with this answer.
Zhang Yue was on the side, and found the opportunity to interject: "Uncle Xian'er, how did you know that we were here?" ”
The old fairy gave him a blank look: "My friend said that there were a few people pretending to be camping, and I didn't know what to do, so I came over to take a look, but I didn't expect to see you two monkeys." ”
Zhang Yue was about to joke a few words, but the old fairy suddenly made a straight face: "Don't talk nonsense first, what's the matter with coming to me?" ”
Zhang Yue's face was straight, and he said the matter briefly and concisely.
Lao Xian'er raised her hand and gave Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping a look at each of them, and said angrily: "Bastard, why don't you say this kind of thing as soon as possible." Quick, get back to town right now. ”
After speaking, he glanced at Zhong Yuan again, shook his head and said, "Wait." ”
After a while, the old fairy went and returned, carrying a plastic bag in her hand and a simple stretcher on her shoulder.
He asked Zhong Yuan to sit down, and without saying a word, he pulled up his feet, took out some herbs from the plastic bag, put them on his feet, and reached out and pressed them on his legs, confirming that he was fine, and said to Zhang Yue: "You two, carry him and follow me!" ”
Zhong Yuan blushed and said, "I'm fine, I can go by myself." ”
The old fairy glared at him, held back her anger and said, "If you don't be strong, don't hold back, you're helping us." Is your face that valuable? ”
Zhong Yuan was told the central matter, although he was embarrassed, but he immediately suddenly realized: "What the predecessors taught me is that I just do it." ”
After speaking, he lay on the stretcher and said to Zhang Yue: "Xiaoyue, Qingping, I'm sorry for you." ”
Zhang Yue and the others agreed, and then lifted the stretcher.
The old fairy didn't speak, turned around and left.
Although the road led by the old fairy is winding, there are many fewer ditches and bumps than when he came, and there are not so many uphill and downhill slopes.
Along the way, the old fairy carried her hands behind her back, and her upper body barely moved, but she walked like the wind. The mountain was full of mist, and Zhong Yuan lay down and watched, as if an immortal had descended to earth.
Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping were solemn, trying to adjust their breathing, and followed the pace of the old fairy step by step, although they were a little struggling, they tried their best not to let their breath disorder, and gradually, they began to unconsciously follow the rhythm of the old fairy, lifting their legs and landing on their feet, and they relaxed little by little.
Although Zhong Yuan didn't understand the mystery, he closed his eyes and could actually feel the air flow, as if Zhang Yue's footsteps were just keeping up with the air flow that the old fairy was wading in front of, just like a flock of geese wintering.
He tried to put his hands on either side of the stretcher, and by feeling, with occasional swings, he was able to keep up with the rhythm of the three of them perfectly.
This time, not only Zhang Yue and Lu Qingping, but even Lao Xian'er was a little impressed by this middle-aged fat man.