The sun is getting stronger and shining hotly on the body, and a gust of mountain wind blows by, making the empty mountain look even more lonely, with a vague sense of desolation.
Xu Feng's sincere words had made the old man lose his guard. Although he could only hear one side of Xu Feng's words, in the sharp eyes of the old medicine collector, he had read everything in the world and seemed to be able to gain insight into people's hearts.
The face of the old herb collector showed calmness and kindness, and he slowly put the scimitar in his hand into his backpack.
Xu Feng's thoughts changed, he stepped forward and said with a smile: "To be honest, my old friend's original surname is Xiong, and his name is Xiong Huaping. In his early years, he got into trouble with a mysterious organization in the world. Those people were cruel and vicious and wanted to kill him. He was quickly eliminated, and he has been living in anonymity since then. I learned from a friend that he was hiding in this mountain. So I came all the way to find out his whereabouts."
The old man who collected herbs had a solemn look on his face as he listened. He stroked his beard with his hand and nodded slowly, "Oh, I'm just a herb collector. His mission is to save lives and save lives. He doesn't know anything about what's going on in your world. However, I am familiar with the terrain in this Savage Mountain, and I can give some pointers to the strong men." He spoke very sincerely, with a smile on his old face.
Xu Feng thought to himself: This old man really doesn't look like a man from the world. He may be afraid of getting into trouble by talking like this. After all, people in this world are unpredictable, but he can't be blamed. Since he lives here often, he must also know about this hell gate. Why don't I go straight to the point and ask him about it! He is just a doctor, so he shouldn’t have anything to do with Hell Gate!
Thinking of this, he stopped talking in circles and said tentatively: "Old man, have you ever heard of a place called Hell Gate?" Xu Feng stared at the change in the expression on the old man's face.
When he heard the words "Hell Gate", the old herb collector was startled for a moment. Sure enough, his face changed slightly, but he returned to normal in an instant. He frowned and said, "Why are you asking about this place?"
Xu Feng sighed softly and said quietly: "To be honest with you, my friend was kidnapped by the Hell Gate. I came here this time just to find out what happened at the Hell Gate. Even now, I still don't know about my friend." Is he alive or dead? If he is really trapped in the gate of hell, I will definitely try to rescue him." After saying these words, he sighed with relief.
The face of the old herb collector changed again, he looked around, nodded slightly and said: "I see, it is fate that you and I can meet in this deep mountain and old forest. You can meet me today, it is considered that you have found the right person." Man." He slowly stroked his beard, his expression looking deep.
When Xu Feng heard this, he was secretly happy, knowing that the old man was willing to help. The old man pondered for a long time and suddenly said: "Since the strong man knows about the Hell Gate, he must have figured out the situation of the Hell Gate?" He said quietly, staring at Xu Feng's face.
Xu Feng looked around and said: "I don't know the situation of Hell Gate, but my friend left a letter and then disappeared. The letter said that he was kidnapped by Hell Gate, but it didn't elaborate on the reason. , so I came here with several other friends to inquire about his whereabouts, hoping to find his whereabouts. If he is alive, we will try to rescue him. If he is dead, we must also collect his body!" He said, with painful and firm eyes, It seemed like nothing could stop him from making this decision.
The old herb collector listened quietly to what he said, sighed, and said slowly: "Hell Gate is hidden in this deep mountain and old forest. Everyone around here knows it, but everyone knows that Hell Gate is a mysterious organization that is said to be brutal. It is vicious and murderous, and no one dares to get even half a step closer. I rarely see people coming out of it. Alas, I would like to advise heroes, this is a dangerous place, you must be careful!"
Xu Feng paced, nodded slightly and said: "Yesterday, a group of us arrived at Yangguan Town, ten miles away. Before coming here, we also asked the fellow villagers about the situation of the Hell Gate. Even if it is really a dragon's den and a tiger's den, we must break into it. Once I break in, if my friend really falls into their hands, how can I ignore it? No matter how much it costs, I will find my friend."
The old man collecting medicine nodded and said quietly: "No one knows about the Gate of Hell for dozens of miles around here. Everyone's expression changes when they talk about it, fearing that they will avoid it. You can risk your own life for your friends. It's really a good idea." Good man!" He looked at Xu Feng and nodded slightly, then said, "That's all, I'll make an exception today and point you to a clear path. Hero Xu, if someone from the Hell Gate asks who is leading the way for you, you can't do anything about it. You can’t say it’s me. I live at the foot of the mountain. I have opened a medicine shop here for more than 20 years. I often come to the mountain to collect medicine. People at Hell Gate will recognize me. I am not a member of the world, and I don’t want to be involved. The grievances of you Jianghu people." His words were sincere and full of deep sorrow.
Xu Feng smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Don't worry, old man. I am very grateful to you for guiding me today! I must keep my mouth shut for you and never reveal a single word. After you and I parted, I will just pretend that I have never met you, old man." !" After saying that, he bowed his hand towards the old man.
The old man collecting herbs held the bamboo basket in his hand and said to Xu Feng with a solemn expression: "Mr. Xu, please come with me!" After that, he turned around, pointed to a thick cypress tree in the west of the jungle, and said "Look at that giant tree. Is there anything special about it?"
Xu Feng stared deeply at the giant tree and said slowly: "Isn't this just an ordinary cypress tree? What's so mysterious about it?"
The old man collecting herbs smiled mysteriously and said, "Mr. Xu, you might as well take a closer look. What's the difference between this cypress tree and other trees?" There was a strange look in his eyes.
Xu Feng was stunned immediately, walked towards the giant cypress, came close, looked at it carefully for a long time, and then said: "This old tree must be hundreds of years old, with thick branches..." His eyes suddenly flashed, He seemed to have discovered something, and said slightly surprised, "Yes, the middle circle of bark has been peeled off, and by the way, there is also a red rope tied around it. Is this the secret?" He looked with curiosity on his face. Xiang Lao Langzhong.
The old man collecting medicine finally nodded slowly and said: "Yes, Zhuangshi Xu really has good eyesight, but you still noticed his brows. This tree is exactly the mark made by the people from Hell Gate. If you don't observe the details carefully, you can still see them." I really can't tell. This is the entrance to the Hell Gate. Walk five steps from behind the tree, then turn left into a path, walk forward ten steps, and then turn right into a path. , and a hundred meters further along this road, you will reach the cliff in the backyard of Hell Gate. This cliff is surrounded by deep ravines on three sides, and only a suspension bridge can pass through it. The suspension bridge is tens of meters long, and it goes straight to the backyard of Hell Gate behind the cliff. "He stated the specific location of the Hell Gate with a serious expression, with a deep sense of fear in his words.
Xu Feng nodded and said: "I didn't expect that this hell gate is in such a secret place. Without the guidance of the old man, it would have taken a lot of trouble to find it. Thank you for the old man for telling me, I will keep it secret and never say anything. I will disclose the identity of the old man to anyone. Just don’t worry, old man!” He cupped his fists and saluted the old man to express his gratitude.
The old man collecting medicine said solemnly: "I can only help you so much. The people in the Hell Gate have very weird tempers. Strong men must be careful!"
After Xu Feng thanked the old man for collecting herbs, he turned around and walked into the giant cypress. Following the old man's instructions, Xu Feng carefully moved deeper into the jungle.
