Chapter 23 Going south again
Although Lin Fengsheng and Mei Ruoxue were faintly a little frightened by the secret weapon of Baicaoling, they couldn't let their seniors who were over the age of old travel with injuries.
Chen Laosi didn't want the mechanism left by the rebels to hurt others, so he insisted on going together, but Lin Fengsheng politely refused. After doing so several times, he had to give up, took off the gloves on his hands and said: "Little girl, the old uncle can't help you and your cousin break the mechanism, I am very uneasy, this pair of gloves is the old uncle's beloved thing, and I am not afraid of any sharp weapon in the world, so I gave it to you." As he spoke, he handed it over.
Mei Ruoxue was overjoyed, and hurriedly reached out to pick it up, Lin Fengsheng grabbed his wrist and glanced at her, meaning that she could not collect it. Chen Laosi did not show the slightest reluctance, but since it is said that it is a beloved thing, and there is a way that a gentleman does not win the love of others, although Mei Ruoxue is a woman, she should also follow this truth.
Mei Ruoxue was very reluctant in her heart, but she thought to Lin Fengsheng that she was obedient and rarely disobeyed, so she didn't lose her temper and play tricks, she just pouted and withdrew her outstretched palm.
Chen Laosi pretended to be displeased and said: "Little alliance leader, what do you mean by not letting this little girl accept the gift from the old man, do you think the old man looks like a stingy person?"
Lin Fengsheng hurriedly smiled and said: "Where is it, the predecessor is serious." The fact that the predecessors gave away such a precious treasure shows that they are generous and righteous. It's just that this thing is too precious, how can we win people's love? ”
Chen Laosi said with a smile: "I sincerely gave this little girl this thing, and this little girl really likes it, this is called a willingness to fight and a willingness to suffer, so don't worry about it." As he spoke, he grabbed Mei Ruoxue's bare hand and stuffed the glove into her palm.
Mei Ruoxue also said at the beginning that he was just casually talking, and his cousin would stop giving it as soon as he stopped it, and comforted herself: "Don't do it, don't do it, this pair of gloves is nothing great, saying that he is not afraid of any sharp weapon, but he is afraid that he will not be able to resist my cousin's bloody sword." ”
Although she thought so, her face was full of disappointment. Until this time, Chen Laosi stuffed the gloves into his hands, and was overjoyed, feeling a sense of loss and regain, and said happily: "Uncle Xie Lu, I will definitely treasure it." ”
Chen Laosi said: "This glove is actually not very useful, that is, it can come in handy when you enter the white blade empty-handed." However, this snow silk is not easy to collect, and it is extremely tough, and it does have its preciousness. ”
Mei Ruoxue couldn't stop thanking her, put her gloves on her hands and looked over and over again, happy and loved. Lin Fengsheng saw that Chen Laosi was sincere, so he didn't say anything more.
After taking a short rest, Lin Fengsheng and Mei Ruoxue said goodbye to Chen Laosi, crossed the Lishe River by zipline, and went south to Ailao Mountain.
Both of them were equipped with excellent light skills, and their feet were extremely fast, and they entered Jiming Mountain after crossing the river for half an hour. Lin Fengsheng said: "Cousin, I don't know if Brother Liu and the others are still on the mountain at this time, let's go to the cottage and take a look." ”
Although Liu Chengwu is in the green forest, he abides by the principle and never goes with other cottages. Since the farewell of Ailao Mountain, there has been no news, and Huyang Village has not sent a single soldier to follow Zhang Jieba to the north, which means that he is likely to have turned against Zhang Jieba and his gang. Lin Fengsheng admired him very much, but he was afraid that he had been retaliated against, so he was eager to find out.
The thieves of the mourning prison are several times in Huyang Village, if they really break their faces, Huyang Village is really difficult to resist.
Mei Ruoxue said happily: "Okay, Brother Liu is very righteous, and we can't be too distracted from other people's friends." "She is innocent and simple-minded, and she only said that her cousin is here to visit.
So the two of them started to fly up the mountain, and the two were invited to Huyang Village as a guest, so the road to the cottage is still remembered, and it can be said that they are familiar with the road. After a short time, they had entered the "Clamping Groove Road", and both of them couldn't help but secretly wonder, it stands to reason that there should be a patrol and lookout minion nearby, but in fact, there is no one to see.
Lin Fengsheng had a faint premonition in his heart that he didn't want to, and the true air rotation sped up. Mei Ruoxue also noticed something unusual, and chased after her.
The scene in front of him made Lin Fengsheng disappointed and sad, only to see that the houses in the cottage were still there, but they were lifeless and silent, not to mention human figures, not even living creatures such as chickens and dogs.
Mei Ruoxue sighed and said, "Brother Liu, where have they gone, there is no one here." Could it be that they have all gone to Ailao Mountain?" said him, jumping onto the top of a hut and looking around with his hands on the pergola.
Lin Fengsheng secretly exclaimed, and went straight to the meeting hall. The hall was empty, but there was not the slightest sign of a fight, and a thin layer of dust had accumulated on the ground. It can be seen that everyone in Huyang Village has been away for a while.
Lin Fengsheng was uneasy in his heart, and imagined all kinds of possibilities one after another, but he was confused and puzzled. If Liu Chengwu and others were attacked by the Ailao Mountain Bandits, and they were unable to resist and the whole army was wiped out, but it is not like that, even if thousands of people were martyred, they must have gone through a fierce battle, then it is impossible to leave no trace at all.
If it is said that the people of Huyang Village are forced to go to Ailao Mountain due to the situation, with Liu Chengwu's person, they will never be willing to join the thieves such as Zhang Jieba. Liu Chengwu had a bad relationship with the government, and he definitely would not go down the mountain on his own. All possibilities were overthrown, and everyone in Huyang Village disappeared as if out of thin air.
Mei Ruoxue rushed in and said, "Cousin, where do you say Brother Liu will go?"
Lin Fengsheng shook his head and said secretly: "Brother Liu, I hope you are auspicious and natural, and don't have any accidents." ”
Mei Ruoxue hurriedly said: "You speak, are we looking around or then rushing to Ailao Mountain?"
Lin Fengsheng hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Rush to Ailao Mountain first!" As he spoke, he turned around and left, tears couldn't help but welling up in his eyes.
The two were silent, went down Jiming Mountain, and returned to the mountain road leading to Ailao Mountain. Lin Fengsheng was upset, and said, "Cousin, haven't you always wanted to test your foot strength with me, and today our brother and sister will compete." ”
Mei Ruoxue was very excited when she heard this, clapped her hands and said: "Wonderful, wonderful, there are no others here, and it doesn't matter if you lose." Cousin, how do we compare the law?"
Lin Fengsheng said: "Each shows its ability, does it with all its might, with a limit of thirty miles, whoever arrives first will win." Whoever loses these days will be paid for the food and lodging. ”
Mei Ruoxue nodded and said, "Okay, that's it." If I admit defeat, you will stop and wait for me, but you will not leave me alone. ”
Lin Fengsheng nodded in agreement, the two of them each took a deep breath, and at the same time galloped with their feet, only to see two figures chasing each other, fleeting, really galloping, faster than the galloping horse. Lin Fengsheng borrowed the grass, trees, mountains and rocks on both sides of the road, and fell together a few feet away, while Mei Ruoxue secretly raised her true qi and ran quickly, her steps were light and she walked away.
The two of them ran out for more than ten miles in one go, Mei Ruoxue was already a few feet behind, and suddenly saw a group of people dressed as ordinary people coming slowly on the road ahead, walking in a hurry, and the wind and dust were served.
Lin Fengsheng immediately stopped, and Mei Ruoxue chased closer: "Cousin, why don't you run away, I haven't admitted defeat yet." Then he noticed the crowd in front of him and unconsciously slowed down.
Seeing Lin Fengsheng and Mei Ruoxue coming in the opposite direction, an old man asked, "This little brother, where are you two going?"
Lin Fengsheng was about to answer, but Mei Ruoxue had already preemptively said: "This old man, where are you going to go if so many of you drag your family and your family?"
The old man said, "We are going north to join our relatives." ”
Mei Ruoxue smiled: "Since you are going north, we are just the opposite, then we are naturally going south." ”
The old man's face was full of surprise, and he shook his hand and said, "I can't go, I can't go, the old man persuades the little brother and the girl to go back quickly." He and everyone also stopped when they heard this, and they all spoke to persuade the two, and their faces were shocked.
Lin Fengsheng arched his hand and said, "I don't know when you were so panicked, but the thieves are doing evil again?" Except for Zhang stammering and a group of thieves, who can make the people fear like snakes and scorpions, he can't think of a second person.
The old man nodded again and again: "Exactly, I heard that Zhang Jieba attacked Olu City and lost the battle, and he was ready to retreat to Ailao Mountain to defend the old nest, so in the past few days, he has sent people to loot grain and grass everywhere, and there is no living mouth left in any place where they have been." We can't go to the south, so let's go back with us. ”
A middle-aged man scolded: "This damn Zhang stammered, if he has the ability, he will win the battle, but if he loses, he will come to take out the anger of the people, it is really inhumane, and pigs and dogs are not as good!" As soon as these words came out, many people scolded the thief for his inhumanity and inhumanity.
Lin Fengsheng was indignant and said, "Everyone, hurry up, as long as you cross the Lishe River, you will be safe." The two of us still have important things to do, so I won't accompany them. As he spoke, he picked up Mei Ruoxue and walked quickly. Along the way, I met people who migrated north.
Lin Fengsheng was in a very heavy mood, and Mei Ruoxue had some meals in the town where he had stayed before, and after a short rest, he continued on his way. At dawn on the second day, they arrived near Baicaoling, and the two went to the broken temple where Lin Fengsheng had lived before.
Mei Ruoxue asked, "Cousin, what should we do next?"
Lin Fengsheng said: "Without further ado, we can only go up the mountain as soon as possible." Although it is easy to expose the tracks during the day, it is easy to guard against traps, and we will act as soon as the morning dawns. ”
Mei Ruoxue said: "I'm afraid it's not appropriate to break in during the day, once the thieves find out our whereabouts, I'm afraid that they will hurt Sister Zhengyu." ”
Lin Fengsheng nodded and said, "I have also thought about this, so I need to use their own people to go up the mountain." ”
Mei Ruoxue wondered: "With the help of their own people?"
Lin Fengsheng nodded and said, "Haven't you heard that thieves have been coming down the mountain to loot lately, and it is these minions that we have to rely on." ”