Tai Hao and the city lord of Cha Rong immediately led a team of capable servants and quickly rushed towards the broken temple that Lu Yi said. Their steps were hurried but firm, and their hearts were full of dedication to justice and responsibility for the safety of the people.

When they arrived at the ruined temple, they saw the dilapidated temple door swaying in the wind and making a creaking sound. Tai Hao and Zha Rong glanced at each other, and then motioned for the officials to disperse and surround the broken temple. They cautiously pushed open the temple door and walked inside.

The ruined temple was dim, and there was a damp and decaying smell in the air. Tai Hao and the city lord of Cha Rong clenched the weapons in their hands and watched around vigilantly. Step by step, they walked to the depths of the ruined temple, secretly praying in their hearts that they could find Tu Poison Mo and the kidnapped little girl.

Just as they were about to enter the deepest part of the ruined temple, there was a sudden faint noise. Tai Hao and the City Lord Cha Rong immediately looked in the direction where the sound came from, only to see a black shadow rushing out of the corner and quickly fleeing towards the exit of the ruined temple.

"Poison Ink!" Taihao and Cha Rong City Lord shouted at the same time, and they immediately chased after the black shadow.

But before Taihao and the city lord of Cha Rong chased a hundred meters away, two quick-eyed servants had already pounced forward like cheetahs and firmly pressed the black shadow to the ground. In the dust, they uncover the true face of the dark shadow, which turns out to be a middle-aged man. He was dressed in tattered plain clothes, unclothed, with his hair disheveled and dusty, and he had obviously been wandering for a long time. His appearance was very different from Tu Poison Ink, and at first glance it was clear that he was not the target they were looking for.

The city lord of Cha Rong stepped forward and carefully identified it by the faint moonlight, and then showed a look of surprise: "Kong Er, why are you?" How did you end up here? ”

The middle-aged man who was pressed to the ground raised his head, revealing a haggard and bitter face. He struggled to stand up and respectfully saluted the city lord of Cha Rong: "Adult, forgive me, little Kong Er, the house at home unfortunately caught fire, and there was nothing to burn, and there was nowhere to live, so I could only temporarily shelter in this ruined temple. ”

The city lord of Cha Rong frowned, obviously sympathetic to Kong Er's plight, but he had not forgotten the purpose of his trip. He continued to ask, "Kong Er, how long have you been living in this ruined temple?" ”

Kong Er lowered his head, and his voice trembled a little: "Lord Hui, today is the seventh day." ”

Taihao's brows tightened, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He asked in a deep voice, "Kong Er, did you see a strange-looking old man in this temple in the early hours of this morning?" ”

Kong Er's expression suddenly became nervous, he swallowed his saliva, and said in a trembling voice: "See, he almost killed me." ”

Taihao's heart moved, and he immediately asked, "Tell me quickly, what's going on?" ”

Kong Er took a deep breath and began to tell about his experience: "This is going to start from yesterday, yesterday I was asleep in this temple, and suddenly I heard a noise. When I opened my eyes, I saw a strange-looking old man walking into the temple with a young girl. The old man was dressed in a black robe, his face was full of wrinkles, and he looked terrible. He tied the girl to a pillar in the temple and asked me to prepare some food for her. I didn't dare to disobey, so I had to do it. In the early hours of this morning, the old man came again, and he took the girl away. Before leaving, he was going to kill me, and I pretended to be dead before I got over. ”

After listening to Kong Er's story, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He asked in a deep voice, "Kong Er, have you seen where the old man went with the girl?" ”

Kong Er shook his head, with a bit of helplessness in his voice: "I don't know where they went......"

The city lord of Cha Rong was silent for a moment, as if weighing various possibilities and pros and cons. His gaze flickered in the dim light and shadow of the ruined temple, and finally said slowly: "If he didn't return to Quchuan City, then it was very likely that he went to Michuan City. It's just that there are still many urgent matters in Quchuan City that need to be handled by this official personally, and for a while, I'm afraid I won't be able to go to Michuan City to chase them down in person. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, a trace of firmness and decisiveness flashed in his eyes. He pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Since the city lord of Cha Rong is busy with affairs, then I will personally go to Michuan City to make sure that Tu Poison Mo is arrested and brought to justice, and the woman is rescued safely." ”

When the city lord of Cha Rong heard this, his face showed gratitude. He knows that Taihao's martial arts are strong and resourceful, and with him personally on the horse, the matter will be solved smoothly. He said solemnly: "Then there is Master Lao Taihao." When you arrive in Michuan City, Lord Taihao still needs to be more careful. ”

Tai Hao nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He immediately said goodbye to the city lord of Charong, turned around and left the ruined temple with Koji Yi.

Before embarking on the journey to Micheon City, Tae-ho specially visited Baehyun's home again. He sat quietly across from Baehyun's mother, listening to the tangled grievances between her and Tu Poison Mo.

Boxian's mother spoke softly, and her voice revealed a faint sadness: "When I was ten years old, I met Tu Poison Mo. At that time, I lived in the north with my grandfather, Tu Yaomo was like a big brother next door, we ran together on the grassland, frolicked together in the snow, and those days were carefree and full of laughter. However, as Tu Poison Mo grew up, he became obsessed with martial arts, and after several years of his absence, the connection between us gradually became scarce. ”

Baehyun's mother paused, as if recalling the past, and continued: "Later, I moved to Taichuan City with my grandfather and got acquainted with Bogu in Taotangshan. We were attracted to each other and fell in love. At that time, I thought I had found my own happiness. However, after Tu Poison Mo learned about my relationship with Bogu, he began to frequently go to Taotang Mountain to compete with Bogu. He was hell-bent on proving that he was stronger than the man I loved, but my life with Bogu was torn apart by his intervention. ”

"I had a miserable time. On one side is the beloved Bogu, and on the other side is the poison ink of my childhood sweetheart, I am caught in the middle, and I am in a dilemma. In the end, I chose to leave Bogu and returned to Quchuan City with Boxian. I know, I'm sorry for Bogu, and I'm sorry for Tu Poison Mo. This grudge has always haunted me and made me unable to let go. ”

Baehyun's mother finished speaking, tears glistening in her eyes. Tai Hao listened quietly, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Tai Hao asked softly: "Tu Poison Mo is a key criminal pursued by the imperial court, and this time he even arrested your granddaughter, ...... Will they hate him? His voice was gentle and deep, like a spring breeze blowing through a wheat field, with a hint of concern that could not be ignored.

Baehyun's mother didn't answer immediately, but quietly continued the movements in her hands, the silkworm babies squirming happily in her hands, and she carefully placed the tender green mulberry leaves in front of them. Her movements are gentle and skillful, as if each mulberry leaf carries her thoughts and expectations for her granddaughter.

Taihao looked at her, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes. He knew that this problem was undoubtedly a double-edged sword for Baehyun's mother. Hate may allow her to find an emotional catharsis, but more likely, it will plunge her into deeper pain and struggle.

Baekhyun's mother finally stopped what she was doing, and she raised her head with a determined glint in her eyes. She looked at Tai Hao and didn't answer his question directly, but said softly: "Tai Hao hero, do you know? Hate is actually a very weak emotion. It can't let me rescue my granddaughter right away, and it can't let Tu Poison Mo be punished as he deserves. Tu Poison Mo has been discussing with me for the past few days, he wants to take my little granddaughter away and pass on her martial arts, although I have always refused, he still snatched my little granddaughter away. Perhaps, it was precisely because I had expectations and trust in Tu Poison Mo that he embarked on this road of no return. But no matter what, I will not give up on finding my granddaughter, nor will I give up on the pursuit of truth and justice. ”

Tae-ho listened to Baehyun's mother's deep and firm words, and an indescribable sense of respect welled up in his heart. He felt the tenacity and greatness of this mother's heart, she faced the hardships of life with tolerance and kindness, and dissolved the shackles of hatred with love. Her eyes reveal endless longing for her granddaughter, and at the same time, she also conveys a firm belief in justice.

Tae-ho gave Bae-hyun's mother a deep look, and her eyes were full of gratitude and respect. He knew that the courage and wisdom shown by this mother would be an indispensable source of strength for his trip to Mikawa. He nodded silently, then turned and left the silkworm room with a firm and powerful step.

Taihao and Koji Yi mounted their horses and galloped away in the direction of Michuan Castle. The horses' hooves made a crisp and powerful sound on the bluestone pavement, as if announcing that they were about to embark on a journey full of challenges and justice. The scenery along the way quickly passed in front of their eyes, turning into vague shadows, but their hearts were full of unprecedented clarity and firmness.

Michuan City and Quchuan City, the two cities are not far apart. Taihao and Koji Yi rode horses, galloping along the winding official road, the horse's hooves on the bluestone road to a crisp rhythm, accompanied by the sound of horses' hooves and the wind, they marched all the way to Michuan City.

The scenery along the way is flying in front of you, the mountains are undulating, the fields are vast, the villages are scattered, and the vivid pictures unfold in front of Taihao and Kojiyi. They felt the vitality and vitality of this land, and also felt the hardships and difficulties of the life of the Li people. These scenes strengthened their conviction in the pursuit of justice, and they knew that only by bringing to justice those who committed crimes could they bring true peace and happiness to the people of this land.

As time passed, they got closer and closer to Michuan City. Taihao gently lifted the reins, and the horse quickened its pace, rushing towards the gate of Michuan City like a bolt of lightning. At the city gates, they slowed down and carefully observed the guards of the gates and the people who came and went. They found that although the gates of Michuan City were tall and majestic, the guards were lax and sloppy, and the people entering and leaving were not strictly checked. This made Taihao and Koji Yi can't help but feel a little vigilant in their hearts, they understand that Tu Poison Mo will easily enter Michuan City.

The afterglow of dusk sprinkled on the walls of Michuan Castle, gilding it with a faint layer of gold. Taihao and Koji Yi rode their horses and slowly drove into the city shrouded in twilight. The shops on both sides of the street are lit up, and the dim light swaying in the breeze adds a touch of warmth and tranquility to the city.

They didn't rush into action, but first found an inn in the center of the city to stay. Although the façade of the inn is inconspicuous, the interior is unique. The spacious courtyard is filled with a variety of flowers and exudes a faint fragrance. They were greeted warmly by the owner of the inn and arranged a spacious room for them.

The room is simply and elegantly furnished, with a lush bamboo forest outside the window, and the breeze blows and the bamboo leaves gently sway and rustle. Taihao and Koji Yi sat in front of the window, sipping hot tea and enjoying the beautiful scenery outside the window.

"How are we going to do tomorrow?" Koji asked softly.

Tai Hao pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "Let's inquire around tomorrow first, don't bother the government for the time being, if there is no news about the slaughter of poison ink, then go to the government to report to the official." ”

As night fell, the entire city of Michuan gradually immersed itself in tranquility. Taihao and Koji Yi did not feel the slightest sleep, their hearts were full of anticipation for tomorrow.