Although the weather has warmed up slightly, the wind is still biting on the cloudy mountains. Feng Yanlang and Fang Lingyan supported each other, pulled the bushes on the cliff, and climbed up the rocks. Looking up, they saw either mountain peaks reaching into the sky or trees that covered the sky and the sun. They didn't know how high they were.
Originally, after Wan Shitong rescued Feng Yanlang and Fang Lingyan back to Jimu Villa to recuperate, he didn't want them to leave the village again. According to Wan Shitong's plan, he really wanted his grandson to take over the Jimu Villa.
But Fang Lingyan knew that after Xu Hao and his gang got the treasure map and the secret to unlocking the treasure, they would go up the mountain to hunt for the treasure. According to Li Rufeng's personality, this matter had already become his responsibility, and he would not let it go. As for himself, he could no longer let go of this matter, so he colluded with Feng Yanlang, stole away from Jimu Villa, and came to Hexi Fan.
It was also a coincidence that I found out important news as soon as I arrived in Hexi Fan.
It turned out that after Mingxiang and Xu Hao consulted the treasure map, they learned that the treasure was buried in Tianyuan Village, His Highness Tian Yuan. What's annoying is that Xu Hao actually holds the treasure map and the black iron sword by himself, and he is not allowed to participate. In order to disturb the situation, Mingxiang deliberately spread the news to the world and repeatedly delayed the process. As a result, the place where the treasure was buried became an open secret.
When Fang Lingyan and Feng Yanlang heard about the treasure, they immediately ran to Tiantang Village. When they arrived at Shengrentang Village, they learned that someone had arrived in the village, so they tied their horses and ran up the mountain. They faintly heard the sound of horse hooves behind them from far to near. , hurriedly ran to the roadside and hid in the woods. Soon I saw Ming Xiang's group galloping up, and after a while, I saw Xu Hao and Li Dakui's group secretly following behind.
Along the way, Mingxiang's group slowly walked along the mountain road, while Xu Hao led the rest of the group to follow them secretly.
Fang Lingyan and Feng Yanlang did not dare to follow too closely, so they had to hang far behind. Later, they found a stream on the side of the road, so they went down to the mountain stream and hid themselves from the stream.
Unexpectedly, not long after, Chen Quanzhong and Huicheng fell into the stream one after another. They followed them all the way and saw that Huicheng and Chen Quanzhong seemed to be plotting something.
After walking so slowly, the ravine finally disappeared along with the steep mountain. The two of them had no choice but to follow them from a distance, slowly climbing along the mountain and approaching the main road where Ming Xiang was.
After about an hour, Mingxiang and his group arrived at a mountain platform.
In the forest not far away, Huicheng said in a deep voice: "The place where they are is the Nantianmen, which is still ten miles away from Duoyunding. It is the most dangerous place under the summit. There is only a flat land in the northeast, and it is still. There are three forks in the road that meet here.”
On the platform of Nantianmen, there was already a group of people standing or sitting. It turned out that Li Dakui had already led more than a dozen masters to climb the rock secretly and was waiting for Mingxiang at Nantianmen.
As soon as they met, Li Dakui pretended to be panicked and said: "Oh, Ming Gong, I've finally waited for you... I wonder... have you seen my handsome man?"
Mingxiang smiled slightly: "What, Chief Li, is your commander lost?" These words were full of teasing, making it clear that he did not believe Li Dakui.
"I was about to tell Ming Gong that we encountered many ambushes along the way. The commander ordered me to go up the mountain first and wait here. Since Ming Gong has come and my commander is not here, I still hope Ming will do what happens next. Make it clear."
Ming Xiang thought for a while, but still doubted Li Dakui's words, and said: "We have encountered some young people along the way, and they are not the opponents of the commander-in-chief. According to my expectation, the commander-in-chief may have already reached Duoyunding. "Knowable"
"In Ming Gong's opinion, should we wait here or go directly to the top?"
"I wonder if Leader Li has a map?"
Li Dakui shook his head and said, "The map is not with me, but with Master Huicheng." He looked carefully behind Mingxiang, but did not see Huicheng.
"Huicheng? How could the commander give him the map?" Ming Xiang was quite annoyed after hearing this.
"Why, haven't you seen him?" Li Dakui suddenly looked confused.
Previously, I saw Huicheng Mingming joining Mingxiang's team at the foot of the mountain. Originally, according to the commander-in-chief's plan, Huicheng was to lead Mingxiang in front with the treasure map to find the treasure place first, so that the Jianghu forces attracted by Mingxiang could besiege him, and he himself Then at the back, light turns into darkness. Unexpectedly, Huicheng disappeared. If the treasure map fell into the hands of others, it would really be a waste of money.
"Hmph...that guy can't run very fast." Ming Zongxia said rather disdainfully.
"Run away?" Li Dakui was even more shocked. So Huicheng had other plans. What a shame, Mingxiang was attacked by the White Lotus cultists at the foot of the mountain before. Could it be that he took the opportunity to escape at that time?
"In that case, what's the use of climbing to the top?" Li Dakui couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Mingxiang asked again: "You really don't know where the commander has gone?"
"I really don't know." Li Dakui had to continue to pretend to be confused at this time, thinking that he could only find a chance to see Xu Hao before talking.
Mingxiang sighed and said: "In my opinion, it is better for us to rest here for the time being and send people to the top to check before composing. At the same time, I also ask Leader Li to continue sending people to look for the commander-in-chief."
"That's very good. Please Ming Gong make arrangements as soon as possible." Li Dakui said, cupping his fists.
Ming Xiang called Mingliang and said a few words, then saw Mingliang heading towards Duoyunding alone. Li Dakui also called someone and said a few words, and that person was ordered to go to the top of the mountain.
Everyone then sat on the ground and watched the beautiful scenery of Tiantang Village on Duoyun Mountain. Only saw:
Flood dragons soar into the mist from the mountainside, and green mountains reach into the sky.
There are several stubborn rocks competing for birds and beasts, and a stretch of flowing clouds turns into a fairy bridge.
The flying eagle plummeted three thousand feet, and the spiritual ape leaped half a building high.
The world only knows that Xihua is dangerous, but the mountains that come from it are even more arrogant.
When I was in high spirits, I suddenly heard singing coming from far away. Just listen to the song:
Cigarettes are cut under the black cloud rock, and loud songs are sung by the ivy road.
There are lotus trees and winding mountain paths, and there are many pieces of wet clothes in the morning.
I unintentionally sang "Follow the Flowing Water", and I chanted happily to caress my dead body.
The sky was dim and the wind couldn't stop it, so I went back to lie down in front of the stove and laughed.
The singing sounded from far to near, and a man emerged from the skew carrying a load of firewood. Looking at that man, he was in his forties and clearly dressed like a woodcutter. The load of newly cut firewood should have weighed more than a hundred kilograms, but when I saw him carrying it and walking, he was as light as a swallow, with no sweat stains on his face. As he walked, he sang, and his singing voice was smooth and graceful. No stagnation. To a discerning eye, he is definitely not an ordinary woodcutter.
With Ming Xiang's cultivation, he would not miss these details. When he saw the man approaching, he stood up. When he passed by carrying firewood, he lost his balance and fell down, and grabbed a man behind him. Bundling firewood, I thought to myself, if that person was really a master, he would definitely not let anyone tear the firewood away.
Unexpectedly, this pull directly tore the bundle of firewood to the ground. The woodcutter also stumbled forward because the bundle of firewood behind him fell, and the tip of the load was unbalanced, and he fell on the bundle of firewood in front of him.
Mingxiang stared at him closely and said politely: "Brother, I'm really sorry. I was so anxious that I tore off your firewood. You were not hurt."
The woodcutter was not angry at all. He stood up, patted the dust on his body and said, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." He then asked casually, "Are you a few guests, are you going to go to the mountains to play?"
Mingxiang said: "Yes, I don't know why brother is here."
"Oh, I will live in this mountain in the next life. Not far ahead is a humble house. If you don't mind it, you can go and rest for a while."
Ming Xiang looked in the direction he pointed and saw that the shape of the mountain there was no different from other mountains in the area. He thought, could anyone really live in such a majestic and steep mountain? Are you kidding me? But seeing this man's expression, he didn't seem to be lying, so he became curious for a moment. In addition, he was indeed a little thirsty at this time, so he said: "I have been hiking for half a day, and I am indeed a little sleepy, so I am sorry."
Ming Xiang turned around to look at everyone, and seeing no sign of objection, he left one person here to wait for Mingming, and led the rest along a path with the woodcutter.
