After the sound of the flute, less than half an hour later, Song Wenruo and Zhang Bei arrived on fast horses.

They were lightly armed and fast, and they had already followed Shen Shifang and a few people yesterday, secretly following not far away.

"The landlord. The two saluted.

Shen Shifang was in no mood to bother with them, so he asked anxiously, "Is there a sect or other forces here?"

Zhang apologized for a while, shook his head and said, "Except for some mountain people, there is no sect power here. ”

Shen Shifang said suspiciously: "No, what the hell is that?" Who did this?"

Song Wenruo saw the dead horses on the ground and asked, "Landlord, what's the matter?"

Shen Shifang said what happened to Shi Cai, and finally said, "Think about it carefully, are you sure that there is no sect power?"

Song Wenruo thought about it and said with great certainty: "It's really not." ”

"No, there is one. Zhang apologized and suddenly remembered, "This is a small mountain here, connecting Nanliu Kingdom in the south and Xiyun Kingdom in the north." In the border area, there is a force of horse thieves. ”

Shen Shifang said: "Let's talk about it specifically. ”

Zhang apologized and said: "I heard my father say that there is such a group of horse thieves in the border area of Xiaoqi Mountain, who committed crimes in the two countries and made a living by stealing horses and looting.

Due to the special geographical location and the relatively harsh environment, the two countries did not deploy border guards there. Therefore, once they commit a crime in Nanliu, they will flee to the country of Xiyun. If they are pursued in the Kingdom of Xiyun, they will flee back to the Kingdom of Nanliu.

As a result of this situation, the gang of horse thieves has been at large and none of them have been caught. This is also to blame for the two countries, they did not jointly manage the border security, resulting in rampant thieves. ”

Su Muxin said: "Maybe they don't know about this situation, otherwise they definitely won't care." ”

Song Wenruo said: "The main reason is that for many years to prevent the infiltration of the Shura Hall of the Eastern Qian Empire, ignoring the hidden dangers in the country. ”

Shen Shifang sighed and said, "Leave this aside for the time being, is there any other useful information for this group of horse thieves?"

Several people looked at Zhang Qiao, and the latter said, "Who is their helper, and what is their strength? I don't know any of this." It's just worth noting that they're all descendants of rebels. ”

Shen Shifang frowned and asked, "Rebels?"

Zhang apologized and told Zhang Shaowu eloquently.

That was more than fifty years ago. At that time, it was the half-brother of the former lord of the country who guarded the Xiyun border line, named Jiang Shan, and was named King Nanfu.

Due to the temptation of the throne and Jiang Shan's ambitions, he wanted to overthrow his imperial brother and ascend to the throne. Therefore, he pulled up the 100,000 troops guarding the western and southern countries, and rushed straight to Jingnan Mansion with great momentum.

It's a pity that because of his irritability and impulsiveness, he sometimes kills generals and soldiers, and before he arrives at Jingnan Mansion, half of his officers defect and put Jiangshan together.

Subsequently, the Nanliu Kingdom reacted and gathered the defenders of Jingnan Mansion and the surrounding areas to jointly encircle and suppress the rebels.

In less than half a month, the rebels surrendered and died, almost all of them were wiped out. And the mastermind Jiang Shan was pierced through the heart by random arrows, and he couldn't die anymore.

Only a few people who were in charge of the grain and grass in the rear fled with the grain and straw, retreated into Xiaoti Mountain, and disappeared.

At that time, the lord of the Nanliu Kingdom also sent people to pursue him, but he had no choice but to see that part of the Xiaoqi Mountain area was extended into the Xiyun Kingdom, and the relationship with the Xiyun Kingdom was not very good at that time.

So, the pursuit ended.

Later, I heard that this rebel army was living and working there in peace and contentment, and there was no idea of rebellion, so I followed him.

It's just that they never expected that the descendants of this group of rebels would use a large number of weapons back then to become horse thieves wandering around the two countries.

After listening to what Zhang apologized about, Shen Shifang said: "So, that means they are a horse thief with military training?"

Zhang apologized and said: "Ten are **, the strength must be strong." ”

Song Wenruo mentioned a key point at this time and said, "However, have you ever thought that they are three days away from here. I rushed for three days, just to ambush the landlord here? But obviously not. So what's the purpose?

First, it is not to rob gold and silver for blocking the road, and second, it is not to murder the landlord to get a reward, otherwise how could it be a few arrows to divert the tiger from the mountain?

Again, Situ is small

It is not yet known whether they left on their own or were captured. Therefore, whether it is this gang of horse thieves or not, we can't be sure. ”

It makes sense for a few people to think about it.

If this gang of horse thieves was targeting Shen Shifang, then how could he get the news to ambush here?

Shen Shifang was shocked and said secretly: "Could it be ...... Is it really as Lao Tian said, is it Li Qiuniang?"

He was terrified when he thought about it! It was exactly what Li Qiuniang suggested that he would go to Xiyun Country by himself, and only she could know the route.

Of course, Shen Shifang was just guessing and didn't have an accurate answer.

If it weren't for Li Qiuniang, then this gang of horse thieves would not have worked hard to make such a show for gold and silver!

Isn't it simpler and more effective to directly block the road with 100 people? Why bother with a hidden arrow and a trap, and play the game of turning the tiger away from the mountain.

If the purpose is Situ Jie or someone else, then the identity of the sneak attacker is much more.

The more Shen Shifang thought about it, the more anxious he became, and hurriedly said, "In this way, I will follow the car marks first, and the three of you will secretly follow behind." ”

Zhang apologized and said: "Landlord, you are too dangerous alone, I promised my father that I can't let you have an accident." Why don't I come with you?"

Shen Shifang waved his hand and said, "No, this matter is too mysterious, if there is a trap in front of us, we will be served in a pot, and it will be over." ”

Zhang apologized and wanted to say something, but Shen Shifang made a gesture to him in a position that Su Muxin couldn't see.

Zhang apologized and looked back and said, "It's okay, it's okay if the three of us are in secret." ”

After that, Shen Shifang had already held the thorn cloud in his hand, stepped on the snow to find plums, and left with the traces.

Shen Shifang was vigilant while pursuing, who knew if there would be a trap on the other side of the jungle?

As it turned out, his concerns were not unreasonable.

I saw a rejection of the horse in front of me, and it was in the middle of the road.

Shen Shifang stopped and observed his surroundings.

This is already halfway up the mountainside, but there are not many weeds around, but there are many fruit trees, which seem to be planted artificially.

Shen Shifang picked up a stone the size of a human head from the side of the road, and with force in his hand, he smashed it towards the rejection horse.

"Smack. ”

The rejection horse fell, and two cold rays popped out on both sides of the road, cutting towards Shen Shifang's waist in unison.

His pupils shrank, and he decisively used the snow to find plums, and jumped up.

In mid-air, for a split second, he saw something strange on the ground in front of him.

After landing, I looked back and saw that these two cold rays were two bamboos, each with a blade tied to its tail and a rope attached.

Shen Shifang understood at this time, this bamboo is connected to the rejection of the horse, once the rejection of the horse is passive, these two blades will be cut off by the person who moves the rejection horse in the future.

What a cruel trap!

Shen Shifang was glad that he kept an eye on it, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to avoid this trap just now.

He reached out and destroyed the bamboo with a thorn cloud, letting the three people behind him know that the trap had been destroyed.

Then, Shen Shifang carefully carried the stone just now and threw it on the road ahead.

I have to say, this is also quite useful.

I saw that the middle of the road in front of me instantly collapsed into it, revealing a hole that could accommodate two people to fall into it.

Shen Shifang took a closer look, and the entrance to the cave was covered with a thin wooden plank, and the surface was covered with mud, so it didn't seem to be much of a problem.

But if you look closely, it's too obvious.

Shen Shifang rubbed his earlobes, thinking that Lian Kongling and they must not have left by themselves, because if this trap was not slowly stuck in the edge position, it would definitely not be able to pass.

Not allowing him to think, Shen Shifang continued to follow the rut traces, which were not the way to the Xiyun Kingdom, but to the peak of Xiaoqi Mountain.

Half an hour later, Shen Shifang came to the peak of Xiaoqi Mountain. Along the way, he encountered more than a dozen traps, all of which he destroyed.

The road is full of potholes, and it is miserable to see.

Now where Shen Shifang is standing is a ...... In front of the sturdy "border gate".

That's right, he's in one right now

Before the walled city that resembles a city gate.

He saw a crowd of people on the walled city, flags fluttering, and several large unidentified objects in a few corners.

In front of the walled city, there is a moat dug by hand, but there is no river water, but it is full of nails and thorns, and there is no chance of survival if it falls.

Leading to the walled gate was a suspension bridge, already rising in midair.

Shen Shifang couldn't help but admire: "Majestic!"

In this small mountain, there is such a majestic pass, which is unexpected.

Shen Shifang withdrew the thorn cloud, and his gaze fell on the people on the head of the city.

Because those people also stared at him like a great enemy.

"Who is here? ”

Word came from the city.

Shen Shifang raised his mid-qi and shouted, "Passers-by, come and look for companions." Dare to ask if you are waiting to be taken captive?"

Straight to the point, I asked if you did it?

"Tell your name. ”

Shen Shifang said: "There is no one in the bottom. If it is true that you have taken my companions captive, please hurt them. If you want silver or gold, I will give it. ”

At this time, they can't be too tough, in case they hurt the lives of a few people, and then they will regret it.

"Wait, wait until we find out, and we'll let your companion go. ”

Shen Shifang thought to himself that it was really they who captured Lian Kongling and a few people, and the stone in his heart was finally put down.

The so-called unknown is the most terrifying, Situ Jie and the others disappeared quietly, which will make people think about it, and there are many possibilities.

Now, knowing that there is a debtor and a debtor makes Shen Shifang feel at ease.

But who are these people, and why are you building such a majestic walled city here?

"Could it be...... The puppet supported by the Shura Temple? Just like the Hundred Ghost Village? No, I have to go in, and waiting is not the way to go. ”

The more Shen Shifang thought about it, the more worried he became, took out the green sword, and wrote a few words on the ground, and finally the payment was the sign of Qianli Tower.

When everything was done, he took ten steps back. Then, an accelerated sprint, stepping on the snow to find plum blossoms, jumped ten meters high, and landed right on the top of the suspension bridge.

Then, slide down the slope and reach the city gate at once.

Shen Shifang's action in one go amazed the people in the city, but they were more frightened, and they all opened their bows and arrows.

Shen Shifang took a few steps back, cautiously observing the surrounding situation.

What surprised him even more was that the unidentified objects on the head of the city made a sound like the howl of a beast, turned and aimed at him.

Immediately afterward, the city wall was originally ten points vertical, and at the sound of an order, the city wall actually moved like a scale armor, and turned out the head of a spear with a cold light.

This scene made Shen Shifang swallow his saliva, looking at the hedgehog-like city wall, he didn't dare to move, and his scalp was even more numb.

"Half a step forward, there is no mercy. ”

Shen Shifang pretended to be calm and said, "I don't know who you are, why do you want to arrest my brothers?"

"We are the people of the Little Cry Mountain, and we suspect that you are horse thieves. ”

Horse thieves?

Shen Shifang couldn't cry or laugh.

How can there be a horse thief who looks like a flower and jade? Then Situ Jie and Hua Whispering don't look like horse thieves! Besides, how can a few horse thieves dare to come and rob?

However, this also made Shen Shifang very angry.

If it weren't for some of his own skills, he would have been sent to the Nahe Bridge by the rain of arrows.

Innocent passers-by are treated like this, and they are not good birds.

Shen Shifang shook a sword flower with a green sword and said coldly: "Again, I am not a horse thief, and my companion is not. If you don't release him quickly, don't blame me for being rude. ”

"What else can you do? Could it be that you can fly? Besides, even if you can fly, what can you do alone? haha!"

The piercing laughter made Shen Shifang's face calm, but there was a cold glow in his eyes.

"I can't fly, but ...... I will walk through the snow in search of plum blossoms. ”