Everything is difficult at the beginning, because the psychological shadow caused by the Yin soldiers is too big, and this place is located in the area where the Yin soldiers roam. Although we are now in the Judge's Temple, in fact, no one dares to take the risk, no one dares to look up first, until...
Chen Xiaoyao raised his head first.
The young man's behavior without warning startled the two people around him, but at least for Zhao Ping... Since Chen Xiaoyao couldn't calm down and raised his head first, isn't this a 'good thing'?
Spontaneously explore the path and voluntarily act as a pathfinder for others.
As if he had completely seen through Zhao Ping's thoughts, Chen Xiaoyao smiled after more than ten seconds, turned to the opposite side, still lowering his head, and the two of them chatted triumphantly: "Wow! This temple is really extraordinary! Who wants to see it?"
Zhao Ping naturally understood the meaning of Chen Xiaoyao's words. Sure enough, seeing that Chen Xiaoyao, who was the first to raise his head, was safe, the man with glasses immediately raised his head. As you can imagine, even Zhao Ping raised his head spontaneously, fearing that he would be tricked again and beaten early. Yao Fujiang, who had made up his mind, raised his head.
Finally, the three of them looked at the temple together and looked around.
Through observation, we can first conclude that this place is indeed the Judge's Temple. The best evidence comes from the high platform in front. On the top of the high platform is a stone statue about two meters tall. The statue looks like a man wearing official uniform. The beard and hair are spread out, the eyes are wide open, and he is wearing an official uniform and a black gauze on his head. He holds a book similar to an account book in his left hand, and a thick brush in his right hand. Although the red paint of the statue has lost most of its color due to age, but overall, It is still easy to see the identity of the statue. Regardless of appearance or dress, it is very similar to the image of the underworld judge in folklore, especially the thick brush. In the minds of most Chinese people, it is an iconic item that fits the image of the judge. .
Of course, the three of them came all the way to Yinshan not to see the statue. After confirming that the location was correct through the statue, Zhao Ping instinctively shifted his gaze and scanned the surroundings of the temple, but...
I looked at it for a long time, and even looked at the tops of the beams. However, no matter how I looked, except for some incense burners and the pillars used to support the roof, there was nothing else in the unobstructed hall, and there was no anything else. Something that grabs attention.
Seeing this, Zhao Ping's expression became slightly ugly, and his eyes were fixed on the face of Chen Xiaoyao who was still looking around. Finally, he frowned slightly and asked: "You said before that the Soul Calling Flag must be in the Judge's Temple. Right?"
Listening to the bespectacled man's question, how could Chen Xiaoyao not understand what he meant? However, the strange thing is that when faced with the man's unkind questioning, he did not defend himself. Instead, he turned his gaze to Zhao Ping, facing the other person's already gloomy face, and then nodded and replied with a smile on his face: "Yes. , I said, what’s wrong?”
The result can be imagined. After hearing the other party's answer, Zhao Ping's face became more and more gloomy. It was obvious from his expression alone that the man was already irritable. Even Yao Fujiang could understand why Zhao Ping's face became darker and darker. It was hard to see. There was no doubt that the answer came from nowhere. Nothing was found. There was only one main hall in the temple, and it was so big. Unexpectedly, after searching for a long time, I found nothing. Not to mention the man with glasses, even he himself was confused, anxious and uneasy at the moment. , I didn’t expect that at this time, Chen Xiaoyao would actually ask like it had nothing to do with him?
Looking at Chen Xiaoyao's expression, at this moment, Yao Fujiang experienced Zhao Ping's inner feelings for the first time. This man surnamed Chen really deserves a beating!
"So, where is the soul-calling flag you mentioned?"
Zhao Ping was naturally not the kind of person who was easily impulsive. Faced with the young Taoist priest's rhetorical questions, he remained silent for a few seconds and suppressed his anxiety. The man mentioned the key points and spoke out the issue that the three people present were most concerned about.
That is, where is the summoning flag?
As the bespectacled man asked again, Yao Fujiang quickly looked across the way, looking at Chen Xiaoyao who was still smiling. Xu finally felt the anxiety of his two teammates, raised his uninjured right hand and touched his hair, and finally Mansi Tiaoli grinned and said something, still in the rhetorical style: "What about the Soul-Calling Banner? Hey, before I answer, you two have to answer a question for me."
After a pause, he looked around on both sides, and then changed the subject and continued: "Do you think ancient people would easily place an artifact like the Soul-Calling Banner where it can be seen at a glance?"
Um?
After hearing this, Zhao Ping narrowed his eyes slightly, while Yao Fujiang walked up to him and asked curiously: "Huh? What do you mean..."
Watching the change in the bespectacled man's expression and listening to Yao Fujiang's urgent inquiry, Chen Xiaoyao pretended to be cautious, nodded and added: "Think about it from another person's perspective, if you were an ancient person, where do you think it is safest to hide things? ?”
………
Time returns to two minutes ago.
Yinshan Mountain, inside the Judge’s Temple.
Humans have a variety of ways to deal with darkness. Apart from electrical equipment that has become increasingly popular in modern times, flames are the eternal means for humans to fight against night and dispel darkness.
After entering the Judge's Temple and confirming that there was no danger, Chen Xiaoyao lit two candles that he carried with him and placed them on the incense table. Under the candlelight, the interior of the temple was clearly visible.
Unfortunately, after looking for a long time and groping for a long time, I found nothing. No matter how I searched, no matter how I searched, I couldn't find anything similar to the soul-calling flag, not even a bamboo pole. Faced with such a result, the three People were often surprised, especially Zhao Ping and Yao Fujiang. The expressions of confusion on their faces became more and more intense. After all, the news that the Soul-Calling Banner was located in the Judge's Temple in Yinshan came from Chen Xiaoyao, and these people had indeed gone through all kinds of difficulties and dangers. After arriving here, I have been busy for a long time, but unexpectedly found nothing. What if...
If there were no soul-calling flags in the Judge's Temple from the beginning to the end, then the trap would be too big!
The more they searched, the more anxious they became, and the more impatient they became. In the restlessness, whether it was Zhao Ping or Yao Fujiang, the eyes they looked at someone began to become suspicious and unkind.
He seemed to feel the change in the gazes of his two teammates. Right in front of him, Chen Xiaoyao couldn't help but beat a drum in his heart. To be honest, he also heard about the news that the Soul Calling Banner was located in Yinshan from his master, and he personally also heard about it. It was the first time he came here. At first, he believed in what Master said. However, the development of the situation gradually exceeded his expectations. He thought that when he entered the temple, he would naturally get the soul summoning flag. Unexpectedly, it backfired. He broke through the obstacles and reached the finish line. However, as the judge of the finish line, The temple was empty!
This, is this him...
(Oh my god, how could it not be there? After searching for so long, I didn’t even see the shadow of the soul-calling flag? Master, you old man, please don’t lie to me. It was you who told me that there was a soul-calling flag in the Yinshan Judge Temple. Flags, not only are there soul-calling flags, but you also said there will be other good things inside. Now I have taken the risk and brought people here. If everything you said is false...then, then this joke will be too big. Let’s not forget it. I can't save He Fei, and I guess my own life will be in danger next! Once my teammates find out that I have been deceived, they will never let me go! If it doesn't happen, let alone return to the cursed space, I guess the people around me will These two guys will fall out with me on the spot...forget it, let's look for it again...)
(Don’t panic, stay calm first, and you must look confident first!).
While wailing in his heart and praying in his heart, feeling the two pairs of unkind eyes behind him, Chen Xiaoyao forced himself to calm down and disguised himself with his superb acting skills.
The description is like this, and the reality is also like this. Although the more he thought about it, he became more and more panicked, but he himself never showed any panic expression. Not only did he not panic, but he showed a confident look to the two people around him. Maybe the performance really had some effect. , seeing the young Taoist priest smiling happily, Yao Fujiang's doubts faded a little, but...
Only a certain man with glasses maintained a cold expression from beginning to end, and his suspicious eyes were staring at the back of the young Taoist priest from beginning to end!
(What's going on? Why do I suddenly feel a chill on my back? Did Zhao Jingjing see something and suspect me? It's impossible, my performance is so professional and perfect... It seems that I have to rely on my feelings. Please be kind! Bless me, my master, and hope that what my master said is true. The bless soul flag is right here. If I don’t find it as soon as possible, Zhao Jingyan will never let me go.)
(Huh? Wait, the Soul-Calling Flag is considered a good thing anyway. Although it is not a worldly artifact, it can still be regarded as a rare object. How could such an important item be placed randomly? Could it be hidden? Well, it's possible , it’s very possible, okay, Quan Dang is hidden. If it’s hidden, where is it hidden?)
At the same time, just as Chen Xiaoyao was thinking quickly with his back turned to others, Zhao Ping's questioning voice came from behind: "You said before that the Soul Calling Flag must be in the Judge's Temple, right?"
"Yes, I said it, what's wrong?"
"So, where is the soul-calling flag you mentioned?"
"Do you think ancient people would easily place a sacred weapon like the Soul-Calling Banner where it can be seen at a glance?"
After forcing himself to calm down and using what he had just thought, Chen Xiaoyao still answered calmly with a confident look. Finally, he pretended to be more careful, nodded and added: "Think about it from another person's perspective, if you are an ancient person, Where do you think it’s safest to hide your stuff?”
………
A stone stirred up thousands of waves, and a word turned into thunder. Although Chen Xiaoyao was just guessing, it actually made some sense to the ears of Zhao Ping and Yao Fujiang.
The two of them were stunned at the same time. After a moment, Zhao Ping stared at the young man, staring at him. Sure enough, because he knew the man now, seeing the bespectacled man put on such an expression, he knew very well that Chen was already angry in his heart. Xiaoyao was startled on the spot, and quickly waved his hand and explained: "No, no, no, no, senior Zhao, don't be angry, I won't be shy anymore, I'll just say it, I'll just say it!"
After saying that, he paused for a moment, then pointed to the ground and explained: "I suspect that the soul-calling flag is most likely hidden underground. Let's all kneel down and search carefully to see if we find anything!"
(Well, ancient people usually hid things underground. I hope my guess is correct...)
Leaving aside how the young Taoist priests prayed in their hearts, after receiving the reminder, Zhao Ping and Yao Fujiang both lowered their heads and looked at their feet. As mentioned before, the floor of this temple is not soil, but composed of stone slabs. There is indeed nothing but stone slabs under their feet. things. .
After watching for a moment, as his thoughts shifted, Zhao Ping first bent down and squatted down, and then observed the floors under his feet more carefully. Of course, not only him, but Yao Fujiang and Chen Xiaoyao also followed closely and squatted down. Look frequently.
As mentioned above, because all the information came from what the master said, Chen Xiaoyao knew nothing about the Soul Calling Flag except that it was located outside the Judge's Temple, let alone the exact location of the Soul Calling Flag. Fortunately, he had a sudden idea and after some thinking, The young man gradually became convinced, and then became convinced that the Soul Calling Flag could not be taken away in other places, let alone at any time. The reason was very simple. The tens of thousands of lonely souls scattered all over the Yin Mountains and the large number of Yin soldiers in front of the Judge Temple were enough to convince him. If anyone is afraid of this, it is estimated that only his master is the only one in the world who has the ability to travel back and forth freely in Yinshan Mountain. Anyone else, no matter who they are or how many people come, once they step into Yinshan Mountain, they will be sentenced to death, and they will die as many as they come. , In addition, the master had clearly told himself that the summoning banner was in the Judge's Temple. In this case, since the master had not taken it away, then the speculation about whether the summoning banner was taken by others first will not be established, and the summoning banner is currently eight out of ten. Jiu still exists in the Judge's Temple, at best it is just hidden.
(Can’t be wrong, absolutely can’t be wrong!)
The more Chen Xiaoyao thought about it, the more profound the truth became. The panic in his heart gradually faded a lot, and his confidence doubled.
Inside the Judge’s Temple.
Under the candlelight, at this moment, in this abandoned ancient temple that no one has set foot on for hundreds of years, three figures are busy swaying.
Boom, boom, boom.
Accompanied by bursts of slight knocking sounds and mixed movements, everyone became busy. Zhao Ping, Chen Xiaoyao, and Yao Fujiang were walking around and searching everywhere. They squatted in different positions and began to knock one by one, tapping the ground with their fingers one by one. Everyone was concentrating on the stone slabs. What Chen Xiaoyao said earlier was not just nonsense. The temple is so big, and all the surrounding furnishings are clearly visible, but nothing was found. Since the search on the surface failed, then only the underground was left. , all began to wonder if there was a hidden compartment hidden underground. .
Yes, hidden compartments are just like the scenes that often appear in movies and TV dramas. In an era when there were neither banks nor vaults, the ancients often had traces of hiding certain valuable things, and they could identify them by tapping with their fingers and listening to the sound. Position is also an effective way to search.
What were the test results?
The knocking continued, and the short man moved around. Over the next period of time, the three of them knocked on dozens of stone slabs. Unexpectedly, the results were disappointing. No matter which stone slab, the knocking sound was dull, confirming that the bottom was solid, and the three of them could not help but feel excited. Come on, after all, there are only nearly a hundred stone slabs in the entire temple. At present, about half of them have been knocked and tested. If nothing is found...
Thinking of this, gradually, a certain emotion called disappointment began to spread and began to echo in the hearts of the three of them.
And as one attempt after another failed, the hearts of several people gradually became heavy, and Chen Xiaoyao was sweating on his forehead...
Bang.
A crisp sound full of echoes went straight into the eardrums!
