The sun rises high, and the coldness of the rainy night gradually dissipates.
In the woods to the west of the city, the beams of light are like Ruijin waterfalls, the remaining leaves are covered with bright shadows and mottled, and the grass everywhere is shining brightly.
Suddenly, a hunting dog ran up, causing leaves and sand to fly all over the ground, accompanied by a loud gasping sound.
Running into the forest, it suddenly stopped again, its two big black eyes looking around slyly. Then, he lowered his head, smelled the smell carefully with his nose, and moved forward quickly to look for something.
Not long after, I found a ground covered with fresh mud and started pawing with my paws excitedly. Soon, the tattered clothes hidden in the ground were dug out. Biting his mouth, he ran back excitedly.
Outside the woods, Luo Fan rested his head on his hands, lying on a branch of a tree with a leisurely posture. When I heard the hunting dogs running back, they flew down silently like falling leaves.
The dog chewed on the tattered clothes and ran all the way back to Luofan. He raised his head high, shook his body and tail excitedly, and turned in circles to please his master.
Luo Fan grabbed the tattered clothes in his hand, took out a piece of cooked beef he just bought from his arms and handed it over. The hunting dog carefully took the piece of meat into its mouth, then lowered its head and chewed it with satisfaction.
The newly cooked beef was delicious and juicy, and it only took a few bites before it was eagerly devoured. Then he shook his head and tail even more vigorously, like a spoiled child.
Luo Fan smiled and touched its head. He was very doting and praised: "What a good dog! What a good dog! You are much more sensible than humans!"
After simple training, this hunting dog has been able to act according to Luofan's instructions. Luofan led it to the outside of the backyard wall of the Chief Catcher. That's where Monk Wu'ai escaped last night.
Standing under the wall, Luo Fan took out the blood-stained clothes that the monk had left behind when he was being treated in prison, and let the hunting dog smell it. The dog was so alert that after smelling the scent, it became so excited that its limbs gathered energy and turned its head to bark wildly in one direction.
Seeing that the hunting dog had found its target, Luo Fan immediately untied the dog's leash. The moment the restraints were released, the hunting dog ran out with a "squeak" sound! Fast and fierce, like a black panther!
Luofan quickly followed behind, and smiled: "Hey! Brother Tao, you must not deceive me! His dog is really powerful!"
Luofan followed the hunting dog and walked through three streets before arriving at the residence of the city lord Sikong Ming.
Standing outside the high wall, the hunting dog spun around in circles, barking "Woof! Woof!" into the courtyard.
Luo Fan approached the courtyard wall and took a few glances. There are no traces on the wall, but there are clear footprints of a pair of monk shoes on the ground!
Miss Qiuwen also mentioned last night that the lord of Qi City, Sikong Ming, was returning to his hometown to visit relatives and would not be able to return until January. This monk knew the flag city well and naturally knew about this.
The second-rank city lord official is the highest official in the place, and he directly takes orders from the king of Tiandu. His mansion is naturally not accessible to ordinary people. Even Xue Yang didn't get permission and didn't dare to come in for a search. The monk was seriously injured and could not escape the pursuers, so it was a good idea to hide in the city lord's palace.
Luofan tied the hunting dog under a nearby tree and put the remaining beef in his arms on the ground to feed. Afraid that someone would steal the dog, he hung his bronze head-catching medal around the dog's neck.
Before leaving, he did not forget to lean over and touch the dog, and said comfortingly: "Dog! After you eat, lie down and sleep for a while! I will come back to pick you up later. Don't bark, and don't bite! Don't be like your master, be careful. Be a good dog!”
It's a pity that the hunting dog was enjoying eating the meat and ignored Luofan's earnest instructions and continued to gobble it up.
Luofan smiled: "Hey! You are a foodie among dogs."
Seeing no one around, Luofan raised his inner strength and jumped into the courtyard like a flying flower.
Almost all the people in the City Lord's Mansion followed Sikong Ming back to their hometown. Only a few old servants were left at home to look after him. Climbing over walls and houses, and hiding in silence are Luofan's special skills. Therefore, the presence of several servants did not affect his ability to move around and search.
The monk was seriously injured and took a weak woman with him, leaving many traces in the yard. Luofan followed the trace carefully, through the atrium garden, and then to the backyard. But after chasing him to the backyard, there was no trace behind him!
Luo Fan looked at all the rooms, warehouses, even huts and bushes in the city lord's mansion. Even so, he couldn't find the hiding place of Wu Ai.
Standing in the backyard, Luofan thought doubtfully: "There is no trace in the backyard! There is no place to hide people here. Could it be that there is a secret secret room in this mansion? No, there really is a secret room. How could you escape me? Eyes! Go back and check again!"
Just as Luofan said to Zhao Xue in the morning. Every step, every heartbeat, and every thought of the murderer is what he wants to figure out. Now, the clue is gone. He could only go back and check again. Trying to deduce the true thoughts behind the monk's actions through the traces left by his anger!
Returning to the atrium garden, I suddenly saw a mud puddle under a rockery stone.
Luofan just passed by in a hurry and didn't pay attention. Now, looking at it again, it is obvious that this mud puddle is not naturally formed, but was left by the evil monk when he destroyed the footprints.
Luofan suddenly became suspicious: "There are so many traces along the way, but the monk didn't cover them up. Why did he just erase this one footprint?"
Immediately use the Zhanwang Qi Jue to take a look! With a flash of his eyes, he saw that the mud puddle should be a pair of footprints standing side by side.
Standing on both feet? This is strange.
When a person walks, his feet must be in front of one another. The two feet stand side by side, which shows that the monk has stood here before, or that he has stood and exerted his strength. Taking a closer look at the rockery, I saw a hidden trace of blood.
Luo Fan smiled coldly: "This monk is so smart. He walked here and put Xue Yuran down. Then, he deliberately led the traces to the backyard. In this way, even if someone is chasing him, they will be misled. And here is his real hiding place Land. Fortunately, the rain stopped early last night, otherwise I would have been deceived by him. It seems that there is a ghost behind the rockery. "
There are many dangers in the world, and wealthy families often build secret passages and secret rooms in their homes to avoid dangers. As the lord of a city, it is not surprising that Sikong Ming has a secret escape route in his mansion.
Following the blood traces left by the monk, Luo Fan pushed hard against the rockery with both hands. Sure enough, the rockery slowly moved away, and a wide secret passage appeared underground.
Luofan also smoothed his footprints with his feet. Then, he pulled out the steel knife to protect himself and walked into the secret passage.
Holding a steel knife in hand, he quietly entered the secret passage. When I walked in, I found that the secret passage was very wide, even big enough for a carriage to run. The brick walls on both sides are neat and lined with many luminous fluorite. Although it is not very bright, it is very convenient to move forward. And looking forward, this secret passage is so far-reaching that you can't even see the end at a glance!
The road is smooth and the vision is wide. Luofan no longer has any scruples and runs after him.
In this way, after running for half a stick of incense, I suddenly saw white light shining down in front of me, like a patio!
Looking closer, I saw that the wooden board that originally covered the exit had been opened. There were two broken thin iron chains hanging on it, and an unopened lock was left on the ground. There seemed to be blood marks on the iron chain, which should have been left when the monk forcibly broke it.
Luo Fan climbed out of the secret passage. When I came outside and took a look, I saw shady trees and winding hills.
Luo Fan pinched his waist and sighed: "It's amazing. This secret tunnel actually leads directly to the Dead Husband Mountain in the north of the city. It seems that Sikong Ming must have something evil in his mind after taking so much trouble to dig such a long secret tunnel. The monk is seriously injured and needs to rest urgently. Hide nearby. Keep chasing."
Immediately, hide your body and continue to follow carefully.
After the rain, the sandy soil on the mountain is moist, and the rain and dew on the vegetation are still wet. There are many traces along the way.
Not long after Luofan chased him, he found Wu Ai sitting cross-legged and regulating his breath in a hidden mountain col.
Xue Yuran's hands were tied and he was sitting on the ground blindfolded.
Just like last night, although Xue Yuran was a prisoner, his face was calm and he did not look distressed at all. The peach blossom white dress last night has been replaced by a lotus nightgown. Apparently, she was kidnapped from the bed by the monk.
Luo Fan smiled: "This Xue Yuran is a strange woman! She doesn't panic when encountering danger. However, does this monk have any big grudge against her? Don't forget to take her with you when you run for your life!"
Although Monk Wu'ai was seriously injured, he had profound internal strength after all. Luofan was not sure whether he could kill Xue Yuran without hurting him. I can only hide in the distance and wait for the opportunity.
Monk Wu'ai practiced his kung fu for several days, sorted out his stagnant muscles and veins, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing nothing unusual around me, I felt relieved. He moved his injured arm a little and tightened the wound on his tights. The tearing pain all over his body made him even more irritable and restless.
Staring in the direction of Qicheng, his eyes were filled with hatred, he gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "You thief! When I recover from my injuries, I will repay this pain a hundredfold!"
