Looking up at the mountain peak shaped like a drum-shaped boulder, Jiang Wen and his party slowly climbed along the ancient mountain road. They saw "Shigufeng" carved on the huge stone wall at the foot of the mountain. These three regular scripts with the style of Wei stele are free and easy, with extraordinary writing power. , I am afraid that very few people can write it.
The scenery along the way was beautiful. It wasn't until a few people passed through the countryside covered with bamboos, shrubs and wild thorns, and saw a few lonely stone houses, that Jiang Wen had an unpleasant feeling.
"Amitabha, the two benefactors will temporarily stay in the mountain house from now on until the abbot and senior brother arrange other residences."
Master Anren, who was wearing a dung-sweeping suit, was carrying the luggage of the two of them and their daily necessities. He was still able to walk quickly on the mountain road. His dark face showed no fear or worry, and he seemed to be happy with everything in front of him.
"Although this place is remote and cold, it is a first-class cultivation place in Jizu Mountain. It is also only a few feet away from the stone chamber medicine pond at the foot of the mountain. You two can stay here with peace of mind."
The shabby houses that appeared in front of Jiang Wen were extremely shabby and shabby. Even staying there during the day was worrisome, let alone late at night when the dew was heavy. Someone had been transferred from the Bamboo Forest Abode to this cold rock mountain house. Jiang Wen couldn't help but look at Luo Shuang'er with surprise, only to find that Luo Shuang'er had a cold face and said nothing, and her attitude was even more indifferent than usual.
"Ahem, Master Anren, do you usually live here? It's not that I want to find fault. There are so many places to live in such a large Sittan Temple. Why did Master have to choose this... this..."
Jiang Wen was shocked for a long time and finally spoke, carefully considering his tone and said, "Choose this treasure land with good wind and water?"
What Jiang Wen wanted to question most was whether Abbot Hongbian had abused his junior brother. Otherwise, why would there be such a huge difference between one living in an elegant and elegant house and the other living in a dilapidated house with leaky tiles?
To put it bluntly, it is understandable that Master Anren wanted to build a house and a cottage in such a lush and secluded place. However, these stone rooms are too simple and simple, and the desolation is in sharp contrast to the magnificence of the Sidan Temple. It's like two different worlds. Compared with Jiang Wen's own Dawangfeng, it's even more bitter and cold. It makes people think a lot.
"Amitabha, what do you mean by the donor's words?"
The old monk in front of him had a grimace on his face. His short hair had not been shaved, and it showed the mottled gray hair after exposure to the wind and snow. He said to Jiang Wen expressionlessly: "The wonderful path of all Buddhas in the past has always been there." Now, just because people in the world can do things that are difficult to do, and can endure things that are difficult to endure, all karma will persist."
Hearing what the old monk said, Jiang Wen became interested again and asked: "But Sakyamuni said that all sentient beings have the wisdom and virtue of the Tathagata, but they cannot achieve it due to delusion and persistence. As the saying goes, 'In the Holy Spirit' If it doesn’t increase, it won’t decrease in the ordinary world. What’s your opinion, Master?”
Master Anren said without moving, "Amitabha. Human beings and all Buddhas are ultimately equal in terms of their Dharma nature. However, in terms of things, humans are deluded and Buddhas are enlightened. Otherwise, why did the predecessors seek Dharma?" In practice, there are times when you stand in the snow and pray at night, or when you break your arm and seek Dharma? The old monk is just an ordinary person, how can he covet a good night's sleep?"
"The Master is wrong. The wonderful ways of the Buddhas are great virtues and great wisdom. Living alone in an empty mountain is just a small virtue and a small wisdom. How can it be regarded as true practice? If the Master really wants to live in the world and practice hard, he should move to the top of Kunlun, Qunyu. On the top of the mountain, in the ice and snow, you can personally experience the results of practice. Only then can you let go of your carelessness and arrogance, and be worthy of the seals of all Buddhas."
After listening to Jiang Wen's words, Master Anren looked a little thoughtful, but judging from his eyes, this thought was obviously not because of Jiang Wen's arrogant rhetorical questions, but because of him, the uninvited guest of Xitan Temple.
"Amitabha, you are very good. It seems that the old monk has slighted the donor. Please don't blame me."
Master Anren expressed his apology expressionlessly, but there was a slight change in his attitude. Jiang Wen also quickly clasped his hands and said to the old monk: "Master, you are telling the truth. After all, it was Jiang who lied first. Please forgive me." crime."
A monk and a layman suddenly apologized to each other, which puzzled Luo Shuang'er who was following behind her. But today, she seemed much colder to Jiang Wen. She was full of doubts and no one could answer them. After biting her lips and looking around, it turned out to be He refrained from asking questions.
Then Master Anren fell into silence again, as if he had finished all he had to say today.
After he settled the two of them in the mountain house, he took them back down the mountain and returned to the stone room that was integrated with the mountain. He went in alone to check the situation everywhere and put the medicinal materials in fixed positions. , in order to maximize the efficacy of the medicine.
At this time, Jiang Wen and Luo Shuang'er were the only two people left outside the stone room, but Luo Shuang'er still stood aside with a face as cold as snow. She didn't say a word to Jiang Wen. She could only hear Jiang Wen say a series of death lines smoothly, and her expression was expressionless. There was no sincerity in his expression, and he had no intention of further explanation.
"Sister Shuang, you misunderstood me. You must listen to my explanation. Things are not what you imagined..."
What to explain? Jiang Wen didn't know either.
The disagreement between the two was not serious at all. It was just that they had not seen each other for three days while recovering from injuries. When Jiang Wen pestered the abbot to interrogate Princess Pingxi about Princess Pingxi, he happened to be overheard by Luo Shuang'er who was looking for someone at the door. Then Luo Shuang'er's attitude became abnormal. With Dan Mo looking like this, Jiang Wen didn't know how he had offended her.
The crux of the matter is, what exactly is he trying to explain?
On weekdays, Luo Shuang'er was cold and indifferent towards Jiang Wen, but Jiang Wen was just like Luo Shuang'er towards him. It was obvious that he had no affection at all. From now on, he just ignored him and followed him mysteriously, seeming to be a little intimidated. This is all. Because the other party's attitude is a little cold, you can't just go up and criticize yourself and say that you shouldn't inquire about other women, right?
Therefore, no matter what he wanted to do, it would be inappropriate. He would simply pretend that nothing happened and wait for the other party to show signs before making any plans.
"Two donors, everything for use is in the stone chamber. It is ready at this time. All you need to do is put the medicinal materials and light the stove fire. In the past few days, there will be no other monks coming or going under Shigu Peak. Every day Meals will also be delivered by dedicated personnel.”
Monk Anren walked out of the cave with sweat dripping from his back, took out the last debris to be cleaned, and told the two of them some things to pay attention to, "This cave has no second exit except the flue. When the two of you enter the stone chamber, the old monk will The stone door will be completely closed from the outside. As long as the door is locked inside, there will be no reason to push it open from the outside, so you can rest assured."
The old monk gestured at the internal structure. It turned out that the stone door could be locked from the inside to prevent outsiders from breaking in. It seemed that the original function of this deep stone room should be a place where eminent monks could meditate in seclusion, not a cell as Jiang Wen maliciously suspected.
But the more Jiang Wen listened to his tone, the more strange he became. He quickly grabbed Master An Ren by the sleeve of his monk's robe and asked, "Master An Ren, I don't need to soak in the medicine pool. Who told you that I want to enter together?"
Master Anren looked at him in surprise for a long time: "I see Donor Jiang speaking in a friendly manner on weekdays, so I thought the two of you were Kang Li, so that's why I said this... Could it be that the old monk misunderstood?"
As soon as he said these words, Jiang Wen felt that the coldness on Luo Shuang'er's body suddenly increased. He quickly got up and stepped aside, solemnly explaining: "Master has misunderstood. I am alone and unmarried. Sister Shuang is my fellow junior sister. The two of them Not a couple."
After this explanation, the cold air on Luo Shuang'er's side gradually dissipated. Seeing that the situation between the two of them was not quite right, the old monk quickly recited the Buddha's name and left, and suddenly they were left alone.
"Sister Shuang...please?"
The many inconveniences faced by women in the pure land of Buddhism are obvious. Jiang Wen stretched out his hand to signal Luo Shuang'er to come in, and stopped outside the stone gate in a regular manner, not daring to cross even half a step.
Not to mention Jiang Wen, there is probably no suitable candidate in the entire Xitan Temple to take care of Luo Shuang'er's medicinal bath, and it would be very difficult to do it. Abbot Hongbian was gambling with the good reputation of Xitan Temple. He had already carefully driven away the monks from this area in advance, just to avoid causing any trouble. At this time, when it came to the final step, Jiang Wen was naturally no longer suitable. Make more stops.
"Sister Shuang, after you enter the medicine pool, remember to use your power to absorb the power of the medicine. I will patrol nearby and watch. Every once incense stick, I will come back and knock on the door. If you have nothing to do, just knock on the brick three times as a signal. "
But to Jiang Wen's surprise, Luo Shuang'er, who was dressed as white as snow and entered the cave, suddenly changed her previous attitude and said to Jiang Wen, "Can you stay and talk to me?"
Jiang Wen, who was about to move his feet, was stunned: "Ah? What did you say?"
Luo Shuang'er walked into the deep stone chamber and left behind the most obvious emotional wave of the day: "In order to heal your wounds, you didn't talk to me for three whole days. Do I have to be mute too?"
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Wen couldn't help but be shocked. It turned out that this was the reason for his temper.
To put it this way, I was a bit excessive. First I hid in Fayun Pavilion for three days without seeing anyone, leaving Luo Shuang'er in the monastery alone in a daze. Then I finally got out and went to find the abbot, but Luo Shuang'er caught me and saw that I had not done anything serious. I just kept asking about the news about a certain Qinhuai Eight Beauties...
"Sister Shuang, you misunderstood me. You must listen to my explanation. Things are not what you imagined..."
Jiang Wen started his expressionless and insincere defense again. At this time, the old monk who was hiding aside and protecting him was covering his face and sighing. Donor Jiang in front of him looked very smart, but why couldn't he tell the difference every time? What about the severity?
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As Jiang Wen slowly exerted his strength, the heavy door of the stone chamber was gradually pushed open, and it was so tight that no gaps were left. Only a few remaining rock crevices where the mountain rock layers overlapped, serving as a winding flue to communicate with the outside world. Traffic, and then heard a click of the stone bolt falling. At this time, unless someone could overturn the rock and dig out the stone veins, it would be absolutely impossible to break into it.
Jiang Wen, who was staying outside the cave, hesitated. After studying a mushroom at the door that seemed to have been eaten in a previous life, he decided to face reality.
Since Luo Shuang'er had asked him to talk to her, Jiang Wen, who still felt a little guilty in his heart, was embarrassed to leave at this time, so he found the rock crevice and said into the flue of the rock crevice: "Sister Shuang, can you hear me?" See you?"
It is difficult to transmit sound because of the mountains and rocks. Even if he is trapped inside, it is not easy to be discovered. Fortunately, Jiang Wen has many martial arts skills at his side. Yan Biyun concentrates his skills on the Tinggong acupoint of his ears, which instantly amplifies his hearing. Extremely, start listening attentively.
"I heard……"
Jiang Wen only heard Luo Shuang'er say the words "I heard it" with slight surprise, followed by the sound of rustling undressing and undressing, and the sound of ripples in the water. He quickly dispersed and waited for a while before continuing to talk. He said while leaning into the crack in the rock.
"Don't worry Sister Shuang, I'll be waiting outside the cave and won't go anywhere."
Jiang Wen spoke honestly, with a frank and lenient attitude, expressing his style of not being afraid of boiling water, "You asked me to talk with you, but I don't know what to say. I'm afraid that if I say the wrong thing, I'll let you down again." unhappy."
After Luo Shuang'er sighed slightly, a slightly helpless voice came: "...Then tell me, what are the meanings of those riddles you and Master An Ren just talked about."
The other party spoke little. When Jiang Wen saw Luo Shuang'er stepping down, a subtle smile appeared on his lips, he casually explained the previous story.
If you want to get along well, you have to go to some temple and recite some sutras, and if you want to deal with monks, you have to know something about them. Therefore, during the three days Jiang Wen spent in Fayun Pavilion, he did not sit idle and meditate on death, but I took the opportunity to read a lot of Buddhist scriptures and gain some knowledge about Buddhism.
Jiang Wen had experience in Taoist temples, and there were Buddhist classics of various sects and eminent monks' biographies collected by Abbot Hongbian in Fayun Pavilion. Therefore, he learned a lot of specious content from other sources, and he immediately recognized Master Anren. What it means.
The standing snow and the broken arm refer to the story of Bodhidharma, the first ancestor of Huijian, the second ancestor of Zen Buddhism. This incident is recorded in "Jingde Chuandeng Lu".
You must know that this "Jingde Chuan Leng Lu" is not about teaching people to cheat, nor is this story about being sincere in learning. It is about the fundamental purpose of studying Buddhism and practicing Buddhism, which wants people to "free themselves from life and death, and be liberated at ease."
Master Anren's words were actually meant for himself. He was deeply disgusted with Jiang Wen's behavior of casually creating karma, and eventually fell into the three lower realms. He wanted to be honest in his heart, and at the same time, he advised Jiang Wen to follow the right path without leaving any trace.
But what Jiang Wen said was not to defend himself, but to himself, so he asked the other party whether what he saw was everything.
You must know that according to Buddhist teachings, there are too many places and things that ordinary people cannot see with their naked eyes, and their existence cannot be denied just because they are not seen. For example, only the human and animal realms among the six realms can be seen, and the other heaven, Shura, hell, and ghost realms cannot be seen. But if you can't see it or say it, it doesn't exist. If you follow the Holy Word, you should be convinced that there are four ways.
In other words, Abbot Hongbian did not reveal that these were false, and Master Anren should not question everything like this.
After the two people had something to say, they both knew that the other person was a person who knew how to practice. Master Anren was worthy of being a eminent monk. He instantly abandoned all the prejudices in his heart and took the lead in apologizing to Jiang Wen.
"So that's it. I thought everyone in the temple was deceived by you. So, Master Anren actually lost the argument to you?"
Luo Shuang'er's whispers came along the cracks in the rock, mixed with the sound of water.
"Not lying is one of the five precepts that should be observed at least when practicing Buddhism. Who dares to play with the precepts and rules? I think no one in the Sidan Temple except Abbot Hongbian truly believes in me. Abbot Hongbian and Master Anren came from the same place It seems that there are not enough things to learn in one subject, one learns 'dusting the dust all the time', and the other only learns 'where to stir up dust', which is really interesting."
Jiang Wen said helplessly across the rocks: "Let's talk about winning or losing. Master Anren did not argue in the face of the argument. He only clarified that his mind was in all directions. He did it for practice and enlightenment, while I was quick to speak. In the end, He already sees me as a Buddha, but I see him as useless, who do you think loses and who wins?"
Luo Shuang'er was silent for a while, and the conversation between the two seemed to have come to an end. Jiang Wen then suddenly said, "Sister Shuang, I have told you some interesting things. You should also tell me some."
The two chatted slowly, and Luo Shuang'er's voice seemed to be thousands of miles away, floating in the Dongting landscape. Jiang Wen could feel that her mood became much lighter, and the emotions that had been gradually suppressed during this period gradually calmed down.
"Hey, Master said that people's hearts are unpredictable. I didn't believe it at first. I'm afraid you are also interested in this news - I'm telling you quietly, but you can't reveal it to others."
In the words that followed, Luo Shuang'er showed a bit of the coquettishness she should have at this age. After hearing Jiang Wen's repeated promises, she said to Jiang Wen seriously: "Actually, my father has met Chen Yuanyuan."
Jiang Wen, who was listening outside the crack in the stone, almost crushed a corner of the rock when he heard these words. His mind was buzzing and he couldn't do anything. The brothel Chu Pavilion and the libertine land along the Qinhuai River are connected together.
"Hiss... I didn't expect that Senior Luo was such a person and had such a romantic story..."
Luo Shuang'er's voice came intermittently: "When I was practicing martial arts in Dongting, my master would often talk to me across the waterfront like this, telling rumors about the world and the past, but he would not reveal his name - only once did he leak it. Mouth, I heard it was daddy."
"Master said that in the twelfth year of Chongzhen, the young master of the Luo family in Yuhang spent a lot of money to see Chen Yuanyuan, who was famous in Qinhuai. He lost all his wealth in half a month. After returning, he still talked to the master. Chen Yuanyuan's person was dull and rhymed, and he was full of charm, like a solitary oriole. "In the smoke', she is a strange woman he has never seen before."
Jiang Wen quickly asked: "Having said this, how did you know it was Senior Luo?"
"My father uses an official identity to meet me. I have seen that title card before when I was a child, so naturally I have to act according to the rules. It was this sentence that made me vaguely guess that the person master was ridiculing was my father."
Luo Shuang'er was silent for a long time before continuing unhappily, "...Besides, Yuhang is where the Luo family comes from. The master also said that the young master of the Luo family once asked Chen Yuanyuan if she wanted to leave with him, and he could be willing to spend all his wealth to redeem her. , the two wandered around the world together."
"Redemption for her????"
If the person mentioned was really Luo Yuantong, then Jiang Wen could only sigh that Luo Yuantong was worthy of being the leader of the green forest. He was a thief who was very particular about doing things, and he robbed people without even a disagreement.
Luo Shuang'er told Jiang Wen that Luo Yuantong was not a fallen bandit in the green forest, but a son of a well-known official in Jinling City. His grandfather was the right deputy general of the Shenshu Camp and the governor of the Left Army Dudu Mansion. He once led troops in Jizhou. Until Luo Yuantong, there were still hundreds of hereditary families here, and they were sitting on family wealth. It was only because of the decline of Jiashentian Qing's family that he was fortunate to live in the green forest and achieved another level of fame.
At this point, Jiang Wen could also vaguely guess the clues, because although Luo Yuantong behaved like a wealthy man, according to Luo Yuantong's familiarity with gold and stone antiques when he was a rhinoceros player, he could also chase after the ancient books. Digging out clues about Yixi things everywhere is definitely not something that someone with a rough background can do, but I didn't expect that he actually had an official status.
"I'm sorry, I didn't expect Miss Luo to be a queen of a famous family. I've actually heard a little bit about Yu Hang. I wonder if there's a Li family with good swordsmanship somewhere?"
"Well, if you meet dad, don't mention these things."
Luo Shuang'er's voice came intermittently, as if rippling across the water, like a dream, "Dad said that my grandfather kept vomiting blood when he was dying, and forced all his descendants to swear a poisonous oath to find the remains of the Nan soldiers who died. Therefore, dad worked hard to find them. I met General Wu's nephew and asked him about the "Jizhou Mutiny in the 23rd year of Wanli Period", and from then on he became disillusioned with the government."
Jiang Wen heard the words "Jizhou Mutiny" and thought about it carefully based on the relationship between the Luo family in Yuhang, and gradually understood what Luo Shuang'er was referring to vaguely.
This is not because Jiang Wen is a prophet, but when he was in Luo Mansion in Guangzhou, Luo Yuantong told him in a confidential manner that his ancestor was originally a general under Qi Jiguang, and he followed Qi Jiguang to fight against the Japanese in various places, and the so-called Wanli The Jizhou Mutiny in the 23rd year was undoubtedly the tragic incident involving the Qi Family Army.
In the eleventh year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1583), Zhang Juzheng was liquidated by Emperor Wanli one year after his death. Qi Jiguang was also impeached by the imperial censor because of his close relationship with Zhang Juzheng during his lifetime. He was eventually relegated to his home by Emperor Wanli and had his salary stopped. Finally, he suffered from hunger and cold. He died of forced labor, poverty and illness. In this world, people are tired of tea, and political power is at an end. After Qi Jiguang left office, the commander-in-chief of Jizhou Town was replaced by a northerner. The Qi family army was squeezed out everywhere and became the hardest hit area due to lack of pay. They had gathered together many times to ask for pay, so they were almost dismissed by their superiors. It's called "thorn head".
It was not until the 20th year of Wanli (1592) that the Japanese leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded North Korea with his elite troops. The King of North Korea was defeated and asked the Ming Dynasty for help. The Ming court decided to enter the North Korea to fight. The northern frontier troops recruited included powerful soldiers. Qi Jiajun.
In this battle, Wu Weizhong, Luo Shangzhi, and Li Bidi, who were originally under the command of Qi Jiguang, collectively known as the Third Battalion of the Southern Army, made outstanding military achievements. More than 3,000 Qi's troops in Jizhen led by Wu Weizhong participated in the battle bravely and became a pillar. "Records of Seonjo of Joseon" commented on the southern soldiers: "The southern soldiers marched forward regardless of life and death, and Wu Weizhong made the greatest contribution." "Guerrilla Wu Weizhong led the southern soldiers to attack the Midok Moranbong Cave. His military strength led to a particularly large number of casualties. "
In the second Battle of Pyongyang, the Qi Army fought fiercely all the way, and were the first to rush to the top of Pyongyang City, making the first contribution. However, Li Rusong, the commander-in-chief of the Ming army, deliberately favored the Northern army for factional reasons. He attributed all the credit for the first attack on the city to his relatives Yang Yuan and Li Rubai. Even Luo Shangzhi, who was seriously injured and defeated the enemy, was only rewarded with twenty taels of silver. , with the title of Deputy Commander-in-Chief, and the rest have not achieved even an inch of success.
For this reason, Wu Weizhong dared not speak out on behalf of the Qi Army. General Wang Bidi, who was born in the Southern Army, directly criticized Li Rusong for being "unwise, trustworthy, and unkind." When he was seriously injured and returned to the rear to recuperate, he actively taught Koreans martial arts formations to fight against the Japanese.
But among these problems, the most serious one is the problem of non-payment of wages. In the late Ming Dynasty, arrears of pay were a common phenomenon. The Northern Army's solution to this problem was to concentrate resources to support a small number of elite cavalry. In the end, monsters like Guan Ning's cavalry were created. However, during the anti-Japanese war for a long time, the Zhejiang soldiers who had been treated equally by Qi Jiguang could not understand the behavior of accepting unpaid wages, so the conflict between the north and the south became more and more serious.
"No wonder Senior Luo has doubts about all parties. It turns out that after Zhongliang was deprived of all his merits, few people in the world knew that long before the bloody battle of Hunhe River, the Qi family army had already 'popular hearts were filled with anger, so few candidates were recruited' …”
History is here, and Luo Shangzhi made a joke.
As the war gradually moved towards victory, in the first month of the 22nd year of Wanli, Luo Shangzhi, who had recovered from his injuries, chose to lead nearly 500 southern soldiers to withdraw back to the country. He, who had been dedicated to mediating the relationship between northern and southern soldiers and China and North Korea, was stationed in Ji. In the prefecture, he was promoted to the right deputy general of the Shenshu camp and the governor of the left army governor's office. He thought that he could finally keep Qi Shaobao's legacy.
Unexpectedly, in the second year after he returned to China, Wang Bao, the commander-in-chief of Jizhen, with the support of the Northern Army, no longer had any scruples, and took action against the disobedient Qi army at the Shimenzhai station. There are only a few mentions of this in the "Records of Shenzong" A few sentences: "In October of the 23rd year of Wanli, at the end of the month, the navy soldiers threatened to threaten the two grains and made noise. The governor, Fu and Taoist officials of Ji Town captured those who advocated rebellion and rectified the law. The remaining party members drove back to the south. After hearing the Ministry of War's response, Repay me." Wandering outside the book are three thousand innocent souls who swore to die for the country, but died under their own swords...
"After that, my grandfather became ill with worry and anger. He heard that General Wu returned to his hometown again to recruit troops in order to fulfill Qi Shaobao's legacy. However, the response worsened. In the end, he withdrew in a false alarm during the Battle of Ulsan and was punished by the court. The descendants of the clan also lived among the people..."
Luo Shuang'er's voice was vague and indistinct, as if it was disturbed by something. Even if Jiang Wen used all the power in his ears, he couldn't hear clearly what she was murmuring like a dream.
"Until Daddy found the only remaining descendant of General Wu, he didn't expect that things had changed..."
Jiang Wen originally thought that Luo Shuang'er fell into silence because he was in a low mood, but his hearing, which was filled with all the power of his body, listened carefully for a while before he keenly caught a trace of an extremely unusual sound. It was a thin sound like bubbling liquid——
"Gulu...Gulu...Gulu".
This sound is strangely reminiscent of some unclear and incomprehensible words and syllables. It seems that someone is squeezing out of the stone wall and wandering in the stone room with strange steps. The footsteps are lightly treading against the common sense. The road was heading towards Luo Shuang'er, who was gradually drowning.
"What happened?"
Jiang Wen sensed something was wrong and shouted loudly towards the smoke cave, "Wake up quickly and tell me what happened inside?!"
What followed was the ultimate silence in the cave. It seemed that even the boiling of the medicine pool and the stove fire had come to a standstill. There was only an increasingly clear sound of "ho ti, ho ti, ho ti", like a strange sound from the throat of a bellows.
The sound gradually turned into a dark wind, blowing around in the stone room. The cold air had nowhere to vent, and even went up the flue and rushed straight to Jiang Wen's face!
Under the smoke of the dark black smoke, Jiang Wen's eyes stung and shed tears, but his vision seemed to merge with his hearing, which continued to amplify, and began to deflect and reflect. He was able to move forward along the winding, narrow and zigzag rock crevices, and saw that there was no place in the depths. Possible sights -
Two pieces of dried human skin, completely stained by blood, pus, and saliva, hang upside down from the top of the rock. The lines on the human body are stained by fire, chewed by cattle, gnawed by rats, and moistened with grease from the dead. At this time, the human skin is like wearing a pale hat and clothes made of birch bark, and it is turning like a whirlwind around the medicine pool!
