When passing by this woodland, Han Chang's expression became solemn from unknown time.
The weather has started to get colder, but I don’t know when it started to cool down. It seems like it was summer yesterday. The erratic climate always makes people particularly vulnerable to colds. Fortunately, these people are in good health. After all, three of them are monsters, and there is only one human being. In terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, if conditions permit, Xie Zhe will be quite decent and decent.
The phantom battle between Nanguo and the Python God consumed too much of their energy. They came back and rested for a long time before slowly getting back on the road. They don't want to dawdle, but they are too tired in the past and have no expectations for the future, which makes them lose their energy.
But Xie Zhe knew what he was going to do from the beginning to the end - he made an agreement with Han Sheng to find the missing Ling Huan and send her home safely. And the fox brother and sister also had another purpose: it was Han Chang's original purpose, and it was also the purpose why Wenying insisted on going down the mountain to follow him, and that was to find Wenjiu. In this case, Jiao Mo was the only one who had no reason to continue to act with them. But so far, she has not left.
They were not sure whether Wenjiu appeared in the southern country or in that swamp that day. It's not that they haven't discussed it, it's just that they haven't come up with any results. After that, they never mentioned it again. Mainly because Xie Zhe and Jiao Mo looked at the brother and sister with a tacit understanding. No one asked in detail what they saw in Maharaja's vision. To be precise, no one mentioned it. It is a hidden scar. No matter how close a friend is, he cannot reveal the bloody wound to others.
but……
This woodland—this vast woodland made Han Shang's expression so heavy. He smelled something, but he was not sure, so he just followed them without saying a word. Wenying didn't notice anything for the time being, but the atmosphere was too quiet, so she just followed the others through the forest. Just pass through this woodland and you can reach the nearest county town.
"...Ask Yingying?"
Han Chang stopped, and his sister beside him also stopped.
"What happened suddenly?"
Everyone else looked at him, unaware that his behavior was suddenly abnormal.
"Did you smell...anything?" He said, "A familiar smell."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Qianying didn't know what to say, "Is it food or people?"
Han Chang stood there, thinking for a long time, and pursed his lips slightly.
"The warm wine we saw in the South is probably not warm wine."
"Why did you suddenly..." Wenying was stunned for a moment, "Suddenly you said that? How are you sure...?"
"We left you on the mountain. You had little contact with him, and your impression of his aura was very weak. But I remember it very clearly. That time outdoors, the aura was too mixed, not to mention the evil spirit of the evil god almost enveloped the entire place. It's a swamp, I can't identify it. But I smell the smell now - it's so familiar to me that it's unmistakable."
"You, you mean to warm wine and he——"
Before Wenying could finish speaking, Han Chang suddenly rushed out to the right side of the path. His speed was so fast that the bushes he swept were smoked and almost burned. Xie Zhe and Jiao Mo only exchanged a look and hurriedly chased after him, but Wen Ying was still frozen in place. She was frightened because the topic was too abrupt and...
And if the warm wine was nearby, or at least left a trace, why didn't she smell... nothing?
Because she has been away for so long, doesn’t she remember?
She suddenly felt an indescribable pain in her chest.
Han Chang finally stopped. He didn't seem to realize at all that his strength and speed were fully capable of turning the forest into a field of fire. He came to a clearing where several large rocks from unknown sources were scattered. At the place where two boulders overlapped, Han Shan lowered his head and sniffed nearby.
Then, he put his arm into the gap and groped inside for a while.
Then he pulled out a rib.
Is this...a human rib? It was only half of it, but it was completely black, even the cross section was black. There was some meat stuck to it, but Han Chang couldn't tell whether it was meat. The smell of fresh meat or rotten meat was completely gone. It was just a mass of gelatin solidified on the bones.
He looked at it for a long time and determined one thing.
This is the bone that belongs to Lord Kisaragi.
He hasn't been in contact with Lord Kisaragi for too long, but he remembers this aura. This smell neither belongs to the living nor to the dead. It is a very special and identifiable smell. Although it's not very impressive, if he smells it again, he will definitely think of it. And now, it’s the so-called “one more time.”
However, it is this bone that has the smell of warm wine. He has been with him for many years and will never admit his mistake.
"What's wrong with you?" Xie Zhe finally caught up from behind, "You just ran away without even saying hello. What is that in your hand?"
"Kisaragi-kun's bones."
"...Is it even here?"
"It is indeed an unexpected place. I wonder what else is around here."
Jiao Mo finally caught up with them. She was panting and couldn't speak for a while. In her long life, the legs used for running were only used for ten years, as were the lungs used for breathing. She waited for a long time before she could catch up with the topic the two were still discussing. Before she could speak, she heard Han Chang say this.
"I have a bad feeling."
"Could it be that you want to say..." Jiao Mo glanced at the bones in his hand, "Could it be——"
Han Chang pointed at this section of ribs and pointed two fingers at them to indicate some small cracks.
"Look here, it was caused by the impact of the explosion, and here... it was caused by burning. Although it is burning, it does not necessarily require high temperature. Foxfire can do this. These small ravines are filled with the breath of magic. , and this belongs to the person I am most familiar with. The bones are hidden under the stone and are not easily visible, so they have not been taken away and no wild animals have eaten them."
As he spoke, the two people looked and listened carefully. Their expressions became more solemn.
"Based on the information we know, could it be said that... it was really Wen Jiu who did it?"
"He is a gentle man, and I don't believe that he would do such a heartless thing... But if the scene of Master's accident was not exaggerated, then these cruel methods seem to be similar. I don't believe them at first. Description, but based on the strong blood I smelled, I calmed down and thought about it afterwards... Probably, he really went that far." Han Chang looked at them with eyes filled with sadness that no one could describe. He paused and then said: "You know that I have such a brother, he must be very disappointed in us all."
"Don't talk nonsense." Xie Zhe frowned and said, "To this day, we walk slowly and explore slowly all the time. I never know Wenjiu, but I know you, and I believe in these things you insist on. I was not optimistic about monsters at first, I just thought that all monsters in the world might be like the warm wine in the rumors. Now, I may not believe him, but I believe you."
Jiao Mo also sighed softly: "Oh... that's right, Master Zhongli. Think about it, you are fully capable of obtaining this evidence, then hide it, not tell any of us, and deal with junior brother's affairs alone. But you still tell the truth. Tell us everything, including what's on your mind. This trust deserves our respect no matter what."
These words made the burden in Han Chang's heart lighten a lot, and he was a little moved. At this moment, Wenying also arrived. Her hearing is naturally excellent, and she heard their words when she got close to here.
"But, but - why would he do such a thing? I don't believe it!" But her tone weakened again, "I...can't believe it. Why?"
"There is a possibility," Xie Zhe said, "Maybe he was told to do it by Tie."
"Lies? This is... it's really not impossible." Jiao Mo put the knuckle of his index finger to his mouth and nodded slightly in agreement.
"It must be him!" Wenying said firmly, "I'm afraid Wenjiu has no reason to spontaneously attack Liu Dao Impermanence... He has been silent for so long, how could he suddenly do such a radical thing at the risk of being discovered? "
Han Chang looked at Wenying with somewhat surprised eyes. Originally, he thought his sister's retort was because she didn't want to believe some... bad things. However, she analyzed it so carefully, which was beyond his expectation. Wenying has grown up unknowingly. In addition to her size, her mind has also become more mature. He didn't know if she was always like this or if she had grown up after going down the mountain.
"You're right." Han Chang nodded, "Since he cooperated with the Wuyong clan, I'm afraid he just listened to their arrangements. In this way, the target of the blame will be this disappeared monster. After so many years, many People must have forgotten him a long time ago. By borrowing his hand, he chose a sharp knife, but the real murderer will not be splashed with blood and will not be suspected by anyone. "
"Then again...why would Lili do this?"
Jiao Mo's question caused the four people to fall into silence again. Xie Zhe thought about it again and said tentatively:
"He should... want to get Lord Kisaragi's body." He scratched his head, "That's what I think. The Wuyong clan is very capable and has so many experienced disintegrators. To deal with Lord Kisaragi, they It may be overwhelming, and the target is too big. If only a part of it is taken away, it will be enough for them to study... It is equivalent to them using a seemingly revengeful vendetta to cover up a long-planned conspiracy."
The other three people all nodded in agreement. From this point of view, what Xie Zhe said is the most likely situation. At this moment, a swift bird suddenly flew across the sky. It suddenly snatched away the ribs in Han Chang's hand, and then flew very far away. Its speed was so fast that several people could not react at all.
"what happened?!"
"who?!"
"It seems like...a falcon."
A man was walking not far away. On his arm stood a heroic falcon.
"Don't be so nervous...we are all old friends."
Taking the black bone from Falcon's hand, the gorgeous guy walking towards him turned out to be Kong Lingbei.
"Is it, is it you?" Han Chang's face didn't look good, "Why are you robbing me?"
"Your stuff? Make no mistake, this is Kisaragi-kun's stuff."
Kong Lingbei still had the same mean expression. He slapped half a rib into the palm of his other hand, shook his head and said:
"You guys are really related to these troubles."
Xie Zhe took a step forward and asked, "Why are you here? Are you also... here to look for the bones?"
"Almost, it's a long story. If you are interested, you can follow me to the county seat outside the forest. Uoyuki-kun is also there...she is waiting for you."
"Does she know we're coming?"
"She knew you were coming."
