It was okay not to mention the official family, but the mention of the official family immediately reminded Zhao Chuan of the family feud that destroyed his family. He was so angry that he used both palms to blast the two people at the front another ten feet away with their swords.
The black-faced little boss was so frightened that he fell to the ground and crawled to hide behind a tree.
"What kind of mountain monster are you? Why are you here to rob people? If you don't tell me, I'll beat you all to death!" Zhao Chuan screamed at the man who threatened Xiaoyue with a knife.
"Heroes, don't be angry, I will attack you! We are not monsters, we are human beings!" The man who threatened Xiaoyue hurriedly threw the knife.
Xiaoyue was frightened. She ran over as soon as she was free, and hugged Zhao Chuan tightly regardless of the difference between men and women. No matter how much Zhao Chuan pulled her, she trembled and refused to let go.
"My little grandpa is only 13 years old. He's not a hero. Speak slowly and I won't hit you if you make it clear." Zhao Chuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but looked back at Zheng Peng and found that he was staring at him in shock.
Zheng Peng was stunned. He didn't know whether it was because he was scared by the bad guys, or because Zhao Chuan knew kung fu, or because Xiaoyue held Zhao Chuan tightly and wouldn't let go. In short, Zheng Peng waited for a while before he realized what he was doing and pulled Xiaoyue to his side.
It turns out that these people came from Zhengyang County in Shannan. It is said that a few months ago someone saw a huge black divine bird falling from the Panlong Mountain. From the belly of the divine bird came several flying immortals from the sky. These immortals started fighting after they came down. , after a burst of thunder and fire, the gods dropped many priceless treasures. Those who picked them up either became rich overnight or were promoted to official positions.
"The prince of Zhengyang County also wants to pick up the treasure and present it to his superior for promotion, so let us try our luck. That person is the head of the county government, and we are the expropriated hunters."
Someone pointed at the black-faced guy hiding behind a tree and said that there were more than ten people there when they came, but now only these few are left.
"But why do you look like this? You are neither human nor ghosts." Zhao Chuan said in disgust.
"Back to the little grandpa, we were not like this, because that day we found the place where the sacred bird fell. There was a huge deep pit, and the surrounding areas were severely burned by lightning strikes and fires. We found nothing and had to return, but We got lost on the way back and wandered in the mountains for more than two months. Gradually we became like this..."
"You must have been poisoned." Zhao Chuan looked at the few people and said with a frown.
"You are right, young master. We think so too. Each of us is in a different state of poisoning. The worst thing is for the flesh on our body to rot piece by piece..." Someone said and opened his clothes, revealing the naked muscles, bones, flesh and blood underneath. , tearing off a piece of meat casually, he smiled and felt no pain.
Zhao Chuan was so frightened that he quickly took a step back and said, "You are all like this, but why are you trying to steal other people's girls?"
"Ask him, ask him!" The man pointed at the black-faced Yatou hiding behind the tree, "He said that eating the flesh of a little girl might make new flesh grow!"
"That's nonsense!" Zhao Chuan was furious. He had been studying medicine in a medical clinic for several years and had never heard such a statement from his husband.
Zheng Peng was filled with righteous indignation when he heard that his little girl was snatched away in order to eat her and grow new flesh. He walked over and dragged the black-faced Yamen out from behind the tree, raising his fists to hit her.
The black-faced Yatou was naturally frightened and begged for mercy, but before Zheng Peng's fist fell, the Yatou suddenly screamed in agony, his body was extremely twisted, and at the same time, bursts of mist continued to emit from his body. The stench was extremely fishy, and the skin and flesh on his face were visible. It melted slowly at a fast speed, and thick black dirty water flowed out of the clothes.
Zheng Peng was so frightened that he kept retreating. The others were also horrified and kept retreating. Xiaoyue was so frightened that she cried and rushed over to hug Zhao Chuan, trembling.
Zhao Chuan ignored Xiaoyue and bent over in disgust and began to vomit.
After half a stick of incense, all that was left of the black-faced Yatou on the ground was a pile of clothes, bones, and a puddle of black water.
When Zhao Chuan finished vomiting and straightened up, only Xiaoyue and Zheng Peng were left beside him, and the others had disappeared.
Zhao Chuan said, "You can't stay here for a long time," and the three of them left quickly.
At dinner time the next day, Dazhu came back from the town outside the mountain and said that there were crazy rumors in the town that there were many demons in Jiangdong of the Panlong Mountains who came out to hurt people.
The Panlong Mountain Range is eight hundred miles long from north to south and five hundred miles long from east to west. Although the mountain is not too steep and beautiful, it is said that this mountain has been around since the beginning of the world. There is a river in the middle of the east-west mountain range, and there is also a river in the middle of the north-south mountain range. Jiang, so since ancient times, the four major places have been called Jiangnan, Jiangbei, Jiangdong, and Jiangxi.
There are monsters in Jiangdong, and there are many more? Zhao Chuan didn't believe it. He had never heard of this before. It's strange that sperm can't be produced in a day or two, and it's not like an old hen lays an egg and it comes as soon as it reaches its buttocks.
Zhao Chuan glanced at Zheng Peng and said it was just a rumor. He might have seen some ugly beasts and spread rumors.
Dazhu said it was true. Some people were seen hurting others, and the government also posted notices asking everyone to be careful when going to Jiangdong Territory Mountain. Then he described the appearance of those monsters in detail, which was obviously not the appearance of the poisoned men who kidnapped Xiaoyue.
But what happened yesterday was a bit strange, and now when Dazhu heard about it, the family sat around the table worriedly, obviously frightened.
The barren mountains and remoteness of this place, a few people who were ignorant, couldn't figure out what was going on even if they tried their best to figure it out, but fortunately, the family had no danger and saved their lives safely.
As a result, Zheng Peng wanted to buy a house in the town outside the mountain as soon as possible. As soon as he opened his mouth, his son Dazhu hurriedly said that he had been eyeing a yard facing the street in the past few days. It only cost 300 taels. The yard was big and the house was good. , the location is good, it is perfect for starting a family and doing business.
300 taels? Zheng Peng's head sounded a little big. He said that he had worked hard and lived frugally in the past few years to save more than 100 taels. Most of it was from collecting herbs and selling them with Zhao Chuan in the past year. He might not be able to afford the 300 taels in a large yard.
When Dazhu heard this, he became even more anxious. He said that a yard with such a good location is not often found. There are several buyers interested in it. If the purchase is too late, there will be no chance. He must quickly find a way to raise money.
Zheng Peng lowered his head and said nothing, just eating in silence.
Xiu'e said that there was no need to rush the matter. 300 taels was too much and there was no way to get it together.
Dazhu was anxious, glanced at Zhao Chuan who was lowering his head to eat, pointed at Xiaoyue and said, isn't this a ready-made method? Just get married quickly and accept the bride price, that's enough.
Xiu'e said that since ancient times, marriages have been between well-matched families. Children from poor families also marry poor people. Which family can afford a bride price of several hundred taels of silver?
"Why not? Wang Laoliu is also a herbal collector. His daughter got married a few days ago and received a gift of 200 taels of silver. Is this the case?" Dazhu said with a red face.
"Nonsense! Wang Laoliu married his little girl to a lame man from town, who is older than me. The old man is a blacksmith and has saved his money all his life. Do you still want your sister to live?" Zheng Peng pushed his job away. .
"I don't care! Without this big yard, I can't build a family or open a shop. How will I live in the future?" Dazhu also threw the bowl and left.
Dinner ended unhappily.
In the quiet night, Zhao Chuan sat on the wooden bed in the Zheng family's cabin, feeling a little complicated. After a long time, he sighed: It's time to leave the Zheng family!
