After that, Ding Shaoan obeyed the instructions and did not reveal his identity. Instead, he gradually gained the trust of the Eight Bears as a gang member, and finally led them out of the Black Mountain. The original plan was to follow Canglan eastward to Daizhou and seek support from Princess Chen.
But he never expected that at the first stop, he would meet Jiang Fan and the empress who were running away. From then on, he stepped into this vortex, and the subsequent development was even more unexpected. The Eight Bears were impressed by Jiang Fan and submitted to him one after another. During this period, Ding Shaoan racked his brains, but was still unable to reverse the situation. As a last resort, Ding Shaoan finally chose to surrender temporarily and then think of a solution. Of course, there is also an important factor in this. Ding Shaoan himself is also very heartbroken about Jiang Fan and the empress.
When he later found out the identity of the empress, Ding Shaoan suddenly felt that it was a rare opportunity for the Qin State to destroy Chen and take this opportunity to penetrate into the enemy and get to know the opponent deeply. So after several twists and turns, he finally returned to the mortal world.
It's just that he didn't fully realize at that time that he had been subtly changing his mind under the influence of Jiang Fan.
As Ding Shaoan himself said, he actually suffered from this innate responsibility and wanted his own life. As time passed, he completely fell in love with the life of a mortal. The atmosphere of freedom and trust made him slowly shaken, and he began to work for Jiang Fan sincerely.
Later, he fell in love with Alai, and everything completely changed from the starting point of Alai. Ding Shaoan began to truly regard ordinary people as his home.
After experiencing many ups and downs, and experiencing life and death in southern Xinjiang, Ding Shaoan completely looked away and abandoned the burden on his shoulders. Only then did he go to find the Eight Bears to explain the cause and effect, hoping that they would help him retrieve the Chen Guobao and end everything.
This simple eight-year-old man had already regarded Mortal Home as his home. Without thinking too much, he immediately asked for leave from Meng Yi and accompanied Ding Shaoan to Daheishan.
Everything went well at first. After Ding Shaoan brought eight bears to pay homage to General Xiong, he soon met the general's personal guards. When he followed the map to find the treasure, he didn't expect that the personal guards instantly turned against them and launched a siege against them.
Outnumbered, Ding Shaoan sacrifices his own life to order the Eight Bears to break out in order to save the Eight Bears. In desperation, Xiong Da led his seven brothers to fight a bloody road. In order to divert the pursuers, Xiong Da ordered Xiong San, the shrewdest, to flee alone to report the news, and they led the pursuers to escape into the Daheishan Mountains.
After Jiang Fan listened to the narrative, he thought quietly for a moment and asked, "Are those people the general's personal guards?"
Xiong San said: "Second brother knows many of them, it doesn't look like they are fake."
“Knowing many of them means there are still some you don’t know.”
Xiong San nodded: "Second brother said that some of them are indeed strangers."
Jiang Fan said: "Third brother has always been shrewd. From your perspective, those people's goal is the treasure, or is it Brother Shao'an."
Xiong San recalled for a while and said with a little uncertainty: "From the observations of my subordinates, they all seem to be more interested in treasures. But it is strange that when they besieged the second brother, they treated us differently. They seemed to have a sure-kill attitude toward us. However, for my second brother, I seem to want to capture him alive."
Jiang Fan's expression changed slightly: "Did Ding Shaoan talk to them?"
Xiong San shook his head: "Not much, but the commander has been emphasizing the hatred of Chen Guoguo and his family. The second brother has changed his mind and has not revealed his thoughts."
He said, reciting the surveillance and the conversation with the Guards from memory.
To others, it may seem like there is not much useful information at all. Although Jiang Fan's face was calm, his eyes fluctuated as if he had realized something.
"One question, the Guards don't seem to know where the treasure is, is that right?"
Xiong San nodded: "Yes, they only know that the treasure is in the Dahei Mountains, but the Dahei Mountains stretch for 800 miles. Only the treasure map in the hands of the second brother marked the specific location. Even we did not expect that the treasure turned out to be in our eight brothers. Underneath the martial arts field where people practice hard all year round.”
Jiang Fan said: "Have you seen the treasure with your own eyes?"
Xiong San nodded: "There are no less than ten million in gold and silver, no less than one hundred thousand sets of soldiers and armor, and a roll of rosters. According to the second brother, it records the strength of the people who were sent away to hide among the people before the fall of the Chen Kingdom. The second brother is When taking this list, the general's bodyguards and lieutenants suddenly appeared and led his troops to attack and kill him."
Jiang Fan nodded: "What happened to the other brothers when you left?"
Xiong San was a little sad and angry: "Except for the eldest brother, everyone was injured. Among them, the fifth, seventh and eighth brothers were the most seriously injured. The fifth brother... he lost an eye..."
Jiang Fan's heart tightened when he thought of that honest and lovely man.
"...Third brother, don't worry, Jiang Fan will definitely bring them all back."
Xiong San, however, said firmly: "We, brothers, regard the young master as our master, and we should die for the great cause of the young master. We have no regrets. I just hope that the young master will not be separated physically and mentally because of his birth."
Jiang Fan immediately said: "How is it possible? Third brother, don't look down on me, Jiang Fan. You will always be my brothers! On the contrary, I am afraid that my brothers will know my identity and leave me."
Xiong San laughed innocently: "Brother once said that when a man is born in heaven and earth, he should keep his word and promise a thousand pieces of gold. There is no reason to be capricious. Even though Chen Guo is the homeland, if we look forward, we are still citizens of the Zhou Dynasty. Not to mention Lian Shao Lord Bai An has also surrendered to the young master, and has told us the fundamental reasons for the demise of the Chen Kingdom, so we should not have other thoughts."
Jiang Fan was moved in his heart. Xiong Da was still the same Xiong Da. Although he stuttered in speech, he was decisive and heroic in his conduct.
Xiong San sat up and said, "I am under the protection of several brothers. My injuries are not serious. They are just superficial wounds. I can still lead the way. Young Master, please find a way to save them as soon as possible."
Jiang Fan turned to look at Sun Daotong, who nodded: "As long as I'm here, things will be back to normal in three to five days."
Jiang Fan shook his head: "I can't wait."
As he said that, he took out a meat bodhi from his arms and said, "Third brother, eat this and you will be fine soon."
Sun Daotong nodded: "This is flesh bodhi, a holy medicine for trauma. It should have immediate effects."
At this time, Xiong San didn't hesitate at all and swallowed it in one gulp.
Jiang Fan slowly stood up and glanced around the room, seeming to be considering candidates.
At this time, Ding Lang suddenly stood up and knelt down on one knee with his fists clasped: "Subordinate Ding Lang, please order me."
Jiang Fan looked at him: "You want to go?"
"Yes, Shao'an is my subordinate. Ding Lang must go there in person before he can rest assured. Please grant permission, Lord."
Jiang Fan seemed to be thinking.
But Ding Lang kowtowed heavily: "Lang knows that the Lord has doubts in his heart, so he is willing to accompany him. I sincerely ask the Lord to give me this opportunity to clarify."
Jiang Fan thought for a moment and nodded, but his eyes fell on Lu Hanting. Just as he was about to speak, a voice came from outside the door: "Boy, leave it to me."
"Uncle Woodcutter?" Jiang Fan was stunned when he saw Yan Zhonglou striding in.
Xiong San immediately struggled to get up: "Master."
The woodcutter nodded to him: "Well, my master heard it outside. He did a good job and his loyalty is commendable."
Then he said to Jiang Fan: "Mortals have no firewood to chop, so I happened to go to Dahei Mountain to chop a few heads."
