Chapter 229: Midnight Tracking

Broken Arm said: "This is also true, because it is said that since ancient times, our locals have been very in awe of this perennial cloud-shrouded Lianyun Mountain. There was even a master of metaphysics who said that this Lianyun Mountain is where the wind vein water outlet of our Daibei City is located, and it is absolutely impossible for people to break the feng shui here. And the ghost cave hidden above the ghost god cliff is the most critical location, and it cannot be easily entered. In addition, it is said that in the Ming and Qing dynasties, there were several bizarre and strange things in this ghost cave, and there were certain casualties each time. ”

After a slight pause, the man with the broken arm continued: "So later, this place gradually became a forbidden place, and it was strictly forbidden to spread the legend of this treasure both officially and privately. This means that even the locals now only know this ballad, and almost no one knows the legend of this treasure. ”

The lone wolf said: "I see, then please continue to tell the story you just now, what happened to the man in white who jumped down the rattan?"

"After I waited on it for more than half an hour, the white shadow man finally returned to the top of the cliff along the rattan. To be honest, at that time, I also wanted to follow his example several times, first, to see if he really entered the mysterious ghost cave, and second, if he was really in danger, I would rescue him as soon as possible. But in the end, I held back, not because I was afraid that something would happen to me, but because I had lost an arm and couldn't do that kind of difficult climb. ”

As he spoke, he couldn't help but look at his empty right arm, and there was a helpless look on his face.

I saw him drink the tea in the tea bowl in one gulp, and continued: "After he returned to the top of the cliff safely, he still didn't find me hidden on the side, but just frowned and sighed heavily, as if he was very sad. At this time, I suddenly had a vague feeling that this person should not be what I had just imagined, at least he was definitely not a criminal who absconded from the case. Then, I saw that he put away the long rattan with great skill, and then carefully cleaned up the traces he had left behind. Finally, the rattan was wrapped in tarpaulin again, hidden under a nearby boulder, and camouflaged accordingly outside. In this way, it was definitely not the first time he had done so here, and there must be a great secret hidden in him. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "Then next, I guess the old man should not have taken him down immediately, but continued to follow him down to see if he still has any accomplices." You must have guessed that this person must have some relatively fixed hiding place around here, and you are always thinking of following the vine and tracking down his lair in one fell swoop before making plans. If he is still alone, then you will directly show up and capture him, if they are outnumbered, you will definitely not rush to startle the snake, but will choose to withdraw for the time being, and then make a safe plan. Of course, all this is just the random speculation of the younger generation, you must not be angry and blame, hehehe. ”

After listening to Xiao Qingfeng's words, the man with the broken arm couldn't help but look at him twice, and then smiled slightly and said, "Yes, it's really good, the reasoning made by your little brother is exactly the same as what I thought back then." To be honest, although I was already on the top of a nearby hill at the time, I was confident that I could completely capture him with my own skills. However, since I came back from the battlefield, I have always been cautious, never doing anything that I am not sure of, and I will not do anything risky. Of course, this is exactly what I got in exchange for this arm

Bloody lesson. Now that I'm not afraid of your jokes, this arm of mine was cut off by the Vietnamese devils on the battlefield because I was too strong. ”

At this point, he laughed twice as if he was self-deprecating, and then continued: "To be honest, this is really an experience that I have exchanged my own blood for, and there is no ambiguity at all. It's just that I didn't expect that you, a young brother, could have such insight, it seems that this time the dead man is quite discerning, hehehe!"

Xiao Qingfeng said: "The seniors are too polite, and the juniors are just normal reasoning." ”

took another sip of the tea poured by Xiao Qingfeng, and then continued: "In this way, I quietly followed him all the way, and secretly followed him to the edge of Wisteria Valley. It must have been that he was in a very bad mood, and he didn't even notice my tracking along the way. When he reached the middle of the Wisteria Valley, a large, inconspicuous black rock came to a halt. After looking around very vigilantly, I don't know how he fiddled with it, only to see that in the middle of this big black stone, a small portal slowly opened to both sides. However, when the small portal was wide open, he did not immediately enter it, but suddenly made a few quick circles around again. After he seemed to be sure that there was nothing suspicious, he walked in slowly and reassuringly. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "At this time, the seniors should follow up, I feel that he should not have anyone to answer here, otherwise he would not have repeatedly inspected the environment behind him." If he doesn't follow up at this time, as soon as he closes the mechanism of the portal here, then I'm afraid it will be difficult to attack from the outside. Because even if you can force your way in with external force, you have already fallen passive. Therefore, I speculate that the seniors will definitely suddenly appear and attack at this time, and then capture the opponent in one fell swoop with lightning speed. ”

Broken Arm said: "Yes, little brother, you thought of going with me at that time." When I saw that he was so cautious in the middle of the night in the barren mountains, I had already judged that he should be alone. Moreover, I had already seen clearly in the grass on one side that the dwelling he had opened was a small stone chamber, less than ten square meters in it at best. Not to mention that there were people hidden inside, except for a simple stone bed and some extremely simple stone tables and stone benches, there was almost nothing to be seen. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "This is a bit strange. ”

Severed Arm Human: "In particular, what kind of abode is this, it is more like a retreat place. I took a closer look outside at the black portal he had just opened, and found that it was a stone door, but with a kind of black vegetation attached to it. It doesn't look different from the ancient vines all around, but it's just heavier in color. Especially at night, if you don't look closely, you think it's a complete stone wall. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "It is estimated that the seniors should show up at this time." ”

"Yes, just as the man in white was about to enter the stone room, I suddenly jumped out of the side. When he saw me, he was shocked and looked a little caught off guard, but he immediately calmed down and seemed to be unusually calm. When I saw that he was so calm, it was not good to attack first. In this way, the two of us held each other for seven or eight minutes, and in the end he spoke first. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "It seems that this senior is by no means an ordinary person, he should know very well that you can chase after you silently."

If he comes here, then he is definitely no match for you. Even if he fought hard, it was just a humiliation, so he wisely chose to brake quietly, wanting to explore your way first. And you are also a self-respecting identity, since you disdain to attack with a greater chance of winning, you will naturally not be the first to strike. And you've long since stopped seeing him as a fugitive villain, and more just curious about his bizarre behavior. ”

Broken Arm said: "Yes, after the two of us held each other for a while, he actually invited me into his stone room very politely according to the understanding of the rivers and lakes." Seeing that people were so honest in their invitation, I naturally followed in unceremoniously. When I had sat down, he took a bottle of liquor and two small bowls from a corner of the stone chamber, and poured two bowls of wine. Then he didn't say a word at first, he directly picked up the bowl of wine in front of him, and drank it in one gulp without even looking at me. I knew very well at the time that he was just trying to prove that there was no poison in the wine. At that time, I followed his example and drank the liquor in the bowl in one gulp. After I drank it, I immediately knew that there was indeed no poison in the wine. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "In this way, it is estimated that he will naturally take the initiative to tell his true identity without you asking, and help you solve all the mysteries." Because by that time, the two of you have become friends. ”

Severed Arm said: "Yes, before I could speak, he told everything himself. Maybe as you said, he has regarded me as a trustworthy friend, probably because I didn't assassinate him earlier, or maybe I entered his secret room and drank his wine without suspicion. All in all, he already considered me a friend. And I intuitively saw that not only was he not a general, but he was also a very lonely person like me. But in any case, I have let down my guard against him, and even gradually regarded him as a friend with the same fate. ”

Xiao Qingfeng said: "In this way, the predecessor is also a temperamental person. ”

Broken Arm Human: "Maybe it's because of this, I haven't told anyone about this for so many years, which can be regarded as a respect for this friend." Even the old man with whom I have a close friendship, I have never revealed a word to him. But for some reason, I've been a little nervous for some time now, feeling as if something big is going to happen. Moreover, I also have a strange premonition that this secret, which has been sealed in the dust for many years, may no longer be kept. I happened to meet you today, and after knowing your identity, I can finally tell this secret with peace of mind, and I hope it can help you. ”

Speaking of this, I only heard the man with the broken arm sigh faintly, and then told everyone in detail.

It turned out that the ancestor of the White Shadow Man turned out to be an important leader in the early days of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and the righteous son of Feng Yunshan, who later worshiped the King of the South, named Wuqing.

Originally, they have been medicine pickers in the mountains of Guangxi for generations, especially this Wuqing, who has practiced a good light body kung fu in the mountains with his father and ancestors since he was a child. Although it can't be said that he is like a real master, stepping on the snow without a trace, but it is not a problem to walk on the wall, especially good at climbing the cliff.

Long before the Jintian Uprising, by chance, Feng Yunshan took a great risk from the Qing soldiers to save the lives of his family. Since then, in order to thank Feng Yunshan for his great kindness, Wu Qing's father asked Wu Qing to lead the young Zhuang in the clan and began to follow Feng Yunshan's left and right, always protecting the safety of Engong.