Chapter 134

The night was boundless and a half moon hung in the sky. The white snow reflected a weak white light. In the quiet wilderness, a black dot like a bullet suddenly appeared in the distance and quickly shot towards the snow-covered mountains.

That black dot from time to time swept past the branches that stretched into the night sky and stepped on the thick snow without touching the ground. The branches swayed slightly but the snow did not fall. The snow that was stepped on only left a slight trace. Obviously, this was a very high level of Qing Gong.

It turned out that this was a night walker dressed in black.

The black clothed man's speed was very fast. Not long after, he had reached the bottom of the mountain. The black clothed man stopped at the bottom of the mountain and then shot up the mountain. His speed was not much slower than when he was on the plains.

Not long after, he came to a flat place. He looked around and ran towards a dark place. When he got close, the dark thing showed its outline. Wasn't it the mountain temple where Zhang Xiaohua stayed at at night?!

At this time, the black clothed man suddenly stopped. He took out something from his arms and slowly walked to the door. He stuck his head out and stared at Zhang Xiaohua who was sleeping next to a bonfire that was about to extinguish. After listening for a while, he walked in with heavy footsteps. When he entered the temple, under the weak light of the fire, the black dagger in the black clothed man's hand emitted a cold aura.

The black clothed man saw the young boy lying next to the bonfire and was slightly relieved. But his hand was still holding the dagger. He walked a few steps into the temple and picked up a small stone from the ground. He threw it at Zhang Xiaohua. The stone hit Zhang Xiaohua's hand. It was very light. Zhang Xiaohua was sleeping soundly at this time. How could he feel it?

However, it was precisely his lack of feeling and reaction that made the black-clothed man very surprised. He carefully stepped forward and tried to kick Zhang Xiaohua, but he still did not move like a dead pig. The black-clothed man heaved a sigh of relief. It turned out that this person was already dead.

The black clothed man used his finger to test Zhang Xiaohua's nose. "Hey, why is he still breathing?"

The black clothed man was puzzled. Then, he pushed Zhang Xiaohua with all his strength. But Zhang Xiaohua did not seem to feel anything. He turned over and went back to sleep.

When the person saw this, he ignored Zhang Xiaohua and casually picked up a few withered branches from the side and added them to the almost extinguished bonfire. The flames immediately circled around the branches and burned rapidly. The entire temple immediately lit up and warmed up.

Not long after, the black clothed man's eyes looking at the flame suddenly glanced up. He seemed to have noticed something and then stared at the temple door.

Sure enough, a black shadow rushed in from outside, bringing in a gust of cold wind. The bonfire swayed left and right. When that person stood still, it was a short and thin night walker. He also had a black cloth wrapped around his head, so people could not see his face clearly. The person who came later looked around the temple and saw Zhang Xiaohua beside the bonfire. He frowned and said, "Mei Laoyao, who is this boy?"

The black clothed man called Mei Laoyao smiled and said, "I don't know. When I got here, this boy was already sleeping here."

The black clothed man who came later said, "Then why don't you go to another place?"

Mei Laoyao said unhappily, "Do you think it's easy to find a hidden place? I tried just now. This boy is asleep. I can't do anything. He doesn't have any internal energy. He's probably a country boy who got lost. Shopkeeper Liu, you're too careful."

When Shopkeeper Liu heard this, he walked forward and said, "It's better to be safe than sorry. If I wasn't careful, how could I live until now?"

Shopkeeper Liu walked to Zhang Xiaohua and also looked at him. He kicked him twice. Just as Mei Laoyao said, there was no reaction. However, he was still worried. He used his internal energy and pressed a few acupoints on Zhang Xiaohua's body. He said, "Let him sleep. If I don't hit his sleeping acupoint, I won't feel at ease."

Mei Laoyao was still warming himself by the fire. He said, "Okay, you're finally relieved. Come and warm yourself."

Shopkeeper Liu sat beside the bonfire and asked, "Mei Laoyao, how did you find this place?

I've been in Misty Rain Town for so long. How come I've never heard of a mountain god temple here? "

Mei Laoyao said unhappily, "Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I came to Misty Rain Town for a mission two years ago and was discovered by my enemies. When I chased all the way here, I found it on the mountain.

When I looked for you this time, I suddenly thought that such a secluded place would be the best place to see you. "

Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, "That's right. A place that even I don't know of is naturally very appropriate.

However, on such a snowy night, only someone as good as you won't leave too many traces on the snow. I can't do that. It's hard to guarantee that I won't be seen. "

Mei Laoyao sneered and said, "So what if someone sees us tomorrow?

Can he know what we talked about tonight?

Can he find your shop? "

Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, "You're right, little brother. I'm being overly cautious."

Mei Laoyao said, "There's no right or wrong. Once you enter the jianghu, you can't help yourself. There's a bloody disaster at any time. It's normal to be careful.

Oh, okay, let's cut the small talk. What's wrong with the Tan family? "

Shopkeeper Liu immediately stopped smiling and said, "The Tan family is managed like a family. I've sent spies to infiltrate them several times, but they all failed. In order not to alert the enemy, I didn't dare to try again. Now, as a jade shopkeeper, I have some connections with their third young master." Mei Laoyao didn't say anything.

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Liu didn't know whether the other was happy or sad. He said with a smile, "I know this is far from the requirements of the organization, but I do have some difficulties. You see, I've made friends with some low-level disciples. They can't get close to the core of the Tan family, and they can't find out anything useful. As for the core disciples, not to mention their eldest young master and second young master, who are all outstanding talents and extremely shrewd, even disciples like Tan Wen and Tan Wu, who are slightly from the side branches, have received strict training since they were young. They are strict with themselves in all aspects. It's very difficult to cater to their preferences."

Mei Laoyao frowned and said, "This is the truth. The organization also knows this. Didn't they let you come here because they liked your specialty?

That's why they gave you this tough nut to crack?

You have to display the spirit of not being afraid of hardship and not being tired. Bring out the spirit you used to be good at fighting battles. Strive to put a 'Kongming Lantern' in this difficult place! "

Shopkeeper Liu was stunned and said, "This … Brother Mei, what is a 'Kongming Lantern'?"

Mei Laoyao smiled and said, "Brother Liu, you're just a country bumpkin. A 'Kongming Lantern' is a lantern that can be placed in the sky. It's like you've made achievements that people look up to."

Shopkeeper Liu cupped his hands and said, "I'm impressed, I'm impressed. Brother Mei, 'a scholar who has been away for three days must be looked at with new eyes.' After your training at the headquarters, your level has improved greatly."

Mei Laoyao was also happy. He cupped his hands in a certain direction and said, "This is all a gift from the master. You and I must be grateful. If you do well this time, you might be able to receive the master's appreciation."

When Shopkeeper Liu heard this, he hurried forward and took out an item from his bosom. He carefully placed it in front of Mei Laoyao and said with a smile, "Brother Mei, this is an ancient jade that I received when I was in the countryside last time. It's warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's very unique. Please accept it and admire it when you're free."

Mei Laoyao looked at the item that Shopkeeper Liu handed over and accepted it carelessly. He said with a smile, "Brother Liu, you're so kind. I only have this little hobby, yet you've taken it seriously. Just based on this, it's impossible for me not to improve."

Shopkeeper Liu said modestly, "My insignificant skills are nothing. Compared to Brother Mei, it's like a firefly compared to the bright moon. I hope you'll put in more good words for me in the future."

Mei Laoyao rubbed the item in his hand and said with a smile, "The master is a master who can't tolerate sand in his eyes. Naturally, he will reward those who make a contribution and punish those who make a mistake. If Brother Liu can have some achievements, I'll also be able to benefit from it."

Shopkeeper Liu said, "Isn't that still dependent on the master's guidance and Brother's support?"

Mei Laoyao smiled and didn't say anything else. He just played with the ancient jade in his hand.

Shopkeeper Liu saw that his goal had been achieved and said, "However, I heard Third Young Master Tan talk about some things in the past few days. There are actually some clues."

Mei Laoyao made a sound of surprise and said, "Tell me about it. Perhaps you've made some new discoveries."

Shopkeeper Liu said, "According to Third Young Master Tan, the Tan family sent out many disciples before and after the New Year. It seemed like there were many missions. Third Young Master Tan was a bit puzzled. Although the family usually had some affairs outside, they were all scattered at different times. He hadn't seen any disciples go out at the end of the year. He was very puzzled."

Mei Laoyao said, "Then did you ask him what kind of missions they were?"

Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, "How would I dare to ask such a sensitive question?

However, listening to his vague meaning, he also didn't know. Moreover, when he asked the family head, he was reprimanded. Heh heh, if he hadn't been reprimanded, he wouldn't necessarily have told me. "

Mei Laoyao asked again, "If Third Young Master Tan didn't know, then what about Eldest Young Master Tan and Second Young Master Tan?

Did they make any movements?

Did they also go out on missions? "

Shopkeeper Liu shook his head and said, "No, they're all staying at the Tan family's old residence."

Mei Laoyao frowned and said, "That's a bit strange. If something really happened, the eldest and second in the family would definitely go out to take care of the overall situation. They're all staying at home. Presumably, the Tan family suddenly encountered some trivial matters. You should carefully investigate and see if you can find anything."

Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, "Brother Mei is wise."

Mei Laoyao smiled and said, "Brother Liu, there's no need to be like this. Back then, we were all brothers who slept on the same kang. Although our positions are different now and we each have our own division of labor, this is still the need of work. You and I are both stones in the organization. We move wherever we need to. There's no need to be so polite in private."

Shopkeeper Liu said with a smile, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. I can't even run faster than you can walk. I'd better listen to you honestly."

Mei Laoyao smiled and didn't insist.

After a while, Shopkeeper Liu seemed to have thought of something and said, "That's right, Brother Mei, there seems to be one more thing. I don't know if it's useful."

Mei Laoyao smiled and said, "There's no harm in saying it. I'll also give you a reference."

Shopkeeper Liu said, "Some time ago, Third Young Master Tan vaguely said that his two older brothers used to often practice martial arts with him. In the past year, they didn't practice martial arts together with Third Young Master Tan. Moreover, they never sparred with Third Young Master Tan. Sometimes, when he was itching to spar with his two older brothers, they would use all kinds of excuses to refuse. He was very puzzled. Later, he seemed to eavesdrop on a disciple of an unorthodox school saying that his two older brothers' martial arts had improved greatly and were already among the best of the Tan family's younger generation."

Speaking up to this point, Shopkeeper Liu stole a glance at Mei Laoyao and said, "However, Third Young Master Tan scoffed at this saying. The three of them are the direct descendants of the Tan family. Their martial arts have been passed down in the family since they were young. It's normal for them to be among the best.

Brother Mei, do you think this information is useful? "

Mei Laoyao said, "Brother Liu, this information is very important. I'll definitely tell this information to His Majesty personally. You should properly record this merit."

Shopkeeper Liu said happily, "Then, many thanks, Brother Mei."

However, he immediately felt somewhat puzzled and asked, "Brother Mei, please understand the maze. This humble one doesn't feel anything unusual about this information."

Mei Laoyao said with a smile, "Hehe, Brother Liu, this is the difference between the central and local governments. The asymmetry of information naturally means that the estimation of information is different.

I'll tell you the truth. Do you know why you were specially transferred to this Tan family village from another place last year? "

Shopkeeper Liu shook his head blankly.

Mei Laoyao said in a low voice, "His Majesty has an old friend who isn't very close to him. In the past, he had quite a bit of conflict with Tan Yefeng. However, that Tan Yefeng's martial arts were quite different from his, so Tan Yefeng had always endured and didn't make a move. Who knew that at the beginning of last year, His Majesty received news that Tan Yefeng had fought his old friend and was actually killed by Tan Yefeng under Shadowless' feet.

His Majesty was very astonished. How did Tan Yefeng's martial arts improve so much?

That's why this brother found an opportunity to transfer Brother Liu here. "

Shopkeeper Liu suddenly understood.

Mei Laoyao continued in a low voice, "This matter belongs to the level of confidentiality. This humble one was also afraid that Brother Liu wouldn't understand and lose useful information for no reason. That's why this humble one told you the truth. I hope that Brother Liu can keep this a secret and pay more attention to this in the future. If you get credit, won't this humble one also be able to recommend you for merit?"

Shopkeeper Liu hurriedly bowed and said, "I understand, Brother Mei. Now that I have a general direction, I won't fish in troubled waters. I believe that with Third Young Master Tan as a breakthrough point, I definitely won't disappoint His Majesty's expectations and Brother Mei's recommendation."

Mei Laoyao also nodded.

The two of them talked a little more. When the sky was a little brighter, they went down the mountain separately.

The two of them were discussing such confidential matters in a temple in the wilderness, but they only hit Zhang Xiaohua's sleeping acupoint and treated him as a dead object. They didn't avoid him at all. Moreover, when they left, they didn't do the shady business of cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots. They just patted their butts and left.

In fact, that wasn't the case. The man in black who came first, Mei Laoyao, didn't intend to let Zhang Xiaohua live until the morning. Therefore, he didn't look at Zhang Xiaohua's face at all. He was just a little Boy who was lost. When he left, he casually hit his dead acupoint. How could he have a chance to live?

However, the man in black who came later, Shopkeeper Liu, was cautious. He hit Zhang Xiaohua's sleeping acupoint first. He knew Shopkeeper Liu's strength. It wouldn't dissolve by itself without twenty-four hours. The bonfire in the temple had been extinguished when the two of them were talking. They didn't add any dead branches. Who could survive a day in this winter when a drop of water would turn into ice?

In the minds of Mei Laoyao and Shopkeeper Liu, no matter why this child came to this mountain temple, it was his bad luck. They were virtuous not to hit his dead acupoint. There was no reason for him to go out alive. He would definitely be frozen to death.

Before Mei Laoyao left, he also wanted to give him a kick. Unfortunately, Shopkeeper Liu let him go first. How could he have the nerve to doubt Shopkeeper Liu's way of handling things in front of him?

He could only go out first and act like a leader who trusted Shopkeeper Liu.

In their eyes, killing people to silence them was as easy as slapping their hands to kill a fly. They didn't take it to heart. However, they didn't think about it. A young man was lost in a barren mountain. It wasn't easy for him to find a place to sleep. He was sleeping soundly. What did that have to do with them?

How could they just hit his sleeping acupoint and freeze him to death?

If that was the case, it would be better for him to die at that time. He would have to suffer such torture before his death.

Unfortunately, heaven helps the worthy. After the two people left for a long time, the sky gradually brightened. A ray of sunlight flashed across the mountain temple. Zhang Xiaohua, whose sleeping acupoint had been hit, suddenly opened her eyes. As usual, a ball of light flashed in her eyes. She stretched her body and sat up. She looked around and saw the ashes of the bonfire that had lost its heat. Only then did she remember what happened last night. She stretched herself and secretly rejoiced. If she didn't have this temple, she didn't know how to get through the long night.

After wiping her face with the snow outside, Zhang Xiaohua pulled herself together and started practicing her fist and sword techniques. She only stopped when her body was completely comfortable. She ate some dry rations and prepared to go down the mountain to find a town.

But when she left the mountain temple and looked at the snowy mountains, Zhang Xiaohua frowned. The Shitai Shitai was really harmful. What kind of secluded place was this? She had walked for an entire day before arriving at this mountain range. How should she proceed from here?

Just as she was hesitating and cursing in frustration, Zhang Xiaohua's eyes suddenly lit up. She could see a few rows of footprints in front of the steps of the mountain temple!

Those small footprints were naturally Zhang Xiaohua's own. There were also a few rows of larger footprints beside them. Needless to say, they were definitely left behind by others who came to the mountain temple.

Zhang Xiaohua was excited. When she came here yesterday, it was already dark, so she naturally didn't see them. Now that it was daybreak, they pointed her in the right direction. This mountain temple was really efficacious. No wonder there were still people coming here even though it was so remote.

However, there didn't seem to be any idols in the mountain temple.

But why would Zhang Xiaohua care if there were idols or not?

After thanking this inexplicable god in her heart, Zhang Xiaohua packed up and prepared to follow the footprints to find a town.

At the very least, she should be able to find a place with signs of human habitation.

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