Liu Xiaoyu's voice echoed in the quiet space, and his eyes locked in the ancient notes in his hand, as if he had traveled through time and space and saw that distant story.
"It is said that after the family declined, Meng Tian's descendants flocked to a mysterious desert island. The huge treasure he left behind was hidden in the secret passage."
Liu Xiaoyu raised her head slightly, with a mysterious light flashing in her eyes, and continued: "This notation also records in detail the method of opening the secret passage, as if waiting for the person who is destined to uncover the mystery of this treasure that has been hidden for many years. But behind the treasure, there is a special requirement - the recipient must distribute it to the people of the world, and must not let it fall into the hands of corrupt officials, so that wealth can benefit the people, rather than encourage greed and corruption."
The soldiers beside him were already immersed in hearing this, and the shock on their faces became stronger and stronger.
They have fought for many years and have seen countless anecdotes, but such a story about mysterious treasures and family missions still caused great trouble in their hearts.
Liu Xiaoyu closed the notes gently, frowned slightly, and said softly: "But, the things recorded in this notes are old and difficult to tell whether they are true or false. Perhaps it is just a legend left by his predecessors."
A soldier couldn't help but feel curiosity and greed in his heart and spoke first: "If you want to know whether this matter is true or false, isn't that simple? Let's follow the method in the notes and find out the treasure."
His words were like a stone thrown into the calm lake, causing ripples in an instant. When the other soldiers heard this, their heart-warming light flashed in their eyes.
Liu Xiaoyu saw the changes in everyone's expressions. He raised his eyebrows and said bluntly: "What, do you want to take the treasure for yourself?"
This sentence was like a heavy hammer, knocking several soldiers blushed.
Such an idea flashed through them just now, and Liu Xiaoyu said it, and he couldn't help feeling ashamed and panicked.
Seeing this, Liu Xiaoyu's tone became more and more serious.
"I warn you not to think so. The notes are clearly stated that the treasures are to be distributed to the people. If you don't listen, I believe that disaster will come."
His voice was not loud, but it exuded an unquestionable majesty. After hearing this, the greed that had been ready to move in his heart was instantly replaced by fear.
After a moment of pause, Liu Xiaoyu raised it with a serious expression.
"We still have to find this treasure. If we give up on exploring it like this, if a greedy person comes here in the future, it is difficult to guarantee that we will not take the treasure for ourselves."
When the soldiers heard this, they nodded in agreement.
Liu Xiaoyu then said: "After finding the treasure, it will be handed over to the Prime Minister to deal with it. Let's see how the Prime Minister arranges it to determine the ownership and purpose of the treasure, so that he can ensure that the instructions in the notes can be followed and that the treasure will benefit the people, rather than cause disaster."
According to the notes, everyone worked together to dig holes in the designated depression.
Soon, a dull sound was heard, and cracks began to appear on the wall. Then with a "slam" sound, the wall cracked.
Everyone couldn't wait to step forward, and saw a few large boxes inside. The lid was opened, and the inside was full of gold, silver and jewelry, and it still shone brightly in the dim light.
Seeing this, everyone showed a look of ecstasy on their faces.
However, after a brief excitement, a difficult question was placed before them.
At this time, after all the twists and turns, there were only four people left.
Liu Xiaoyu glanced at the people one by one, and after thinking for a while, he made a decision.
He said to one of the soldiers: "You follow me and continue to search forward. The remaining two brothers, please help you guard these treasures here in case any unexpected situations happen."
The soldier who was named after him immediately responded, with a sense of firmness in his eyes. The two soldiers who left behind also knew that the responsibility of guarding the treasure was heavy, and nodded and responded, clenched the weapons in their hands, and were ready for battle.
On the other side, Wang Haipeng was half lying on the bed, his eyes seemed empty, but in fact he was thinking about it.
The injuries on his body were gradually subsided, and his physical strength had recovered most of his strength, but when he thought of the treasures mentioned by the robbers, he decided to continue to pretend to be weak.
Outside the camp, the footsteps and whispers of the soldiers came from time to time. He knew that if he stood up at this moment, the soldiers would definitely gather around to ask, and the secret of the treasure would probably be questioned endlessly.
He gritted his teeth, shrank his body into the bedding again, and deliberately showed a sick look on his face.
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei saw an inn in the darkening night.
Luo Xiaoyu raised her hand and said softly, "Madam is not far from her destination."
Gan Mei followed into the inn, looked around, and then sighed slightly.
"If it weren't for this, I would have been very difficult to go out."
Luo Xiaoyu just smiled faintly and asked for two rooms at the counter.
The two sat at the table in the corner of the lobby, and the waiter brought simple meals.
Gan Mei poked the rice in the bowl and said, "Actually, it's good to go out for a walk."
Luo Xiaoyu replied: "Well, I'll get to the destination after another journey tomorrow."
Gan Mei nodded gently, her eyes looked through the window at the blurry night outside, and she was both expectant and a little uneasy about the place she was about to arrive.
Luo Xiaoyu ate silently, thinking about the possibilities that came later.
The dim lights were scattered on the table, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei were having a meal, and a middle-aged woman appeared in front of them without warning.
"Oh, this young master and this lady, my surname is Lin, just call me Sister Lin." The woman had a warm smile on her face and a cheerful voice.
Luo Xiaoyu raised her head, her eyes full of confusion, and asked, "Do you have something to do?"
Sister Lin seemed to have never heard of it, sat down at their table, crossed her hands on the table, leaning forward slightly, with an irresistible enthusiasm.
Gan Mei frowned slightly, with a hint of alertness in her eyes.
"As soon as I entered this inn, I saw you two. It looked very elegant." Sister Lin's eyes first looked at Luo Xiaoyu, then looked at Gan Mei, "Madam is so gentle, and the young master is also a handsome man. Where are you going?"
Luo Xiaoyu frowned, not wanting to reveal her itinerary, but just said perfunctorily: "Sister, we just walk around casually, there is no specific place to go."
Sister Lin seemed to be talking nonsense and said endlessly: "Oh, the world outside is so big. Sister, I have traveled around the world and seen a lot of things. You should be careful when you go out. On this road, you may encounter some troubles."
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes. They secretly guessed what Sister Lin was thinking about. Coming over so enthusiastically added some unpredictable variables to the journey that was not easy.
Luo Xiaoyu was already very disgusted with Sister Lin's abrupt behavior. Seeing that she had no intention of leaving, she lowered her face and said, "Sister Lin, we have understood your kindness. We know what we mean by ourselves. You might as well please."
However, Sister Lin not only did not get up and leave, but instead brought her body closer, lowered her voice and asked mysteriously: "Young Master, Madam, do you want to be an official? Or do you have relatives and friends who want to embark on the official career?"
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei were both stunned. They did not expect Sister Lin to suddenly raise such a question.
Luo Xiaoyu looked at Sister Lin vigilantly and replied: "Sister, we are just ordinary travelers and have no interest in being an official. You are afraid you have recognized the wrong person."
Sister Lin smiled softly, and there seemed to be endless meaning hidden in her smile, "Young Master, don't hide it from me. I have come and go in this inn and I have seen countless people. Judging from your behavior and behavior, I must be not ordinary people who travel around the country. I am a little trick in the capital. If I have such ideas, I might be able to help you."
Luo Xiaoyu was about to have an attack, Gan Mei hurriedly winked at him, then smiled and said to Sister Lin: "Sister, you misunderstood. He is my younger brother. If my younger brother really has the ambition to be an official, how can you help?"
When Sister Lin heard this, she felt energetic and her chest was slapped with a loud noise.
"For me! Don't underestimate me. I have a wide connection in the capital. To be honest, I also know Mrs. Xi Yu, Gan Mei, who is a powerful person. As long as I come forward, I recommend you and clear the relationship, the road to official career will naturally be much smoother."
When Gan Mei and Luo Xiaoyu heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, and they both saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
Why do some people claim to know Gan Mei and use this relationship as the reason for the conversation?
Gan Mei forced herself to calm down and continued to deal with Sister Lin.
"Sister, you said you knew Mrs. Ganmei, but what does this mean? How can things in the officialdom be so easy?"
Sister Lin disagreed and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Madam, you don't know anything. I know the tricks in it. As long as you can trust me, everything will be easy to discuss."
Gan Mei and Luo Xiaoyu fell into deeper confusion. They knew very well that in this foggy situation, they must be more cautious in order to deal with unknown dangers.
Sister Lin immediately said with a grim accent: "Young Master, you know that I don't have the ability to find a high-ranking official. But if you give me some money and let me manage some money, you can still get a small official position. To be honest, there are many people who have come to me to do this recently. This opportunity is rare. Once you miss it, you don't know when you will have to wait."
Luo Xiaoyu instantly understood Gan Mei's intention to wink, which was to explore the details of Sister Lin.
So he pretended to be happy on his face and echoed, "Oh? This is a good thing. But my brother and I have just arrived and don't know much about the details. Sister, can you tell me in detail? Who has ever found you? How did you operate?"
Sister Lin smiled proudly, pulled the chair closer, and said in a low voice: "There are people looking for me, from all walks of life, some of whom are rich businessmen who want to make a future for their children, and some of whom are down and out scholars who want to turn over. As for me, I have a few familiar officials and friends in the capital. As long as the money is in place, they will recommend it to the top at the right time, and the appointment of this little official will come naturally."
Luo Xiaoyu thought to herself that Sister Lin was not a simple person in selling her official position so blatantly, and there might be a greater force behind her.
He continued to ask: "Sister, what are the small official positions you mentioned? How should this price be calculated?"
Sister Lin stretched out her finger and listed it one by one: "The price of documents, chief clerks, etc. in the county is about a few hundred taels of silver. If it is a remote place, the price can be discussed again."
Gan Mei also interjected in time from the side.
"Sister, you are so powerful, don't you coax us siblings?"
Sister Lin suddenly became anxious.
"Madam, I've been in this inn for a day or two. I have a reputation and reputation. How can I deceive you? If you don't believe me, you can go and inquire."
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei exchanged a look, and both knew very well that the truth behind Sister Lin would probably take some effort to completely reveal it.
Gan Mei nodded slightly and said softly: "Sister, this is indeed a rare opportunity. It's just that this matter is very important, and my brother and I need to think about it carefully."
Sister Lin responded readily: "That's natural, you brother and brother will discuss it slowly. You will rest in this inn tonight, and it will not be too late to tell me the result tomorrow morning."
Gan Mei smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Then I'll bother my sister, we will definitely give you a reply tomorrow."
Sister Lin smiled with satisfaction, got up and left their table, and walked to other tables in the inn.
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei pretended to chat, but their eyes were followed by Sister Lin.
I saw her whispering to other guests, with a faint mystery and cunning look in her expression, as if she was planning something exactly the same.
After the meal, the two hurried to the backyard.
Luo Xiaoyu couldn't wait to ask, "Mrs. Gan, what do you plan to deal with this matter?"
Gan Mei and Liu's eyebrows were raised and their faces were full of anger.
"I don't know that old woman before, and she acts so blatantly under my banner! If I had been living in seclusion, I would probably be kept in the dark, and I didn't know that there was such absurd thing in this world."
Luo Xiaoyu frowned slightly and analyzed: "Or it may be that there is a force behind her to support her, making her feel fearless."
Gan Mei was walking in the same place, unable to calm down.
"No matter what, we must not let it do anything wrong. I must find out her details and expose her scam so that more innocent people will be deceived."
Luo Xiaoyu frowned and slowly analyzed: "Madam, do you think this behavior of Sister Lin is related to Wang Henghua, who makes things difficult for us at the checkpoint? Maybe Wang Henghua doesn't know you, and he is also acting in your name."
Gan Mei shook her head gently, with a serious expression.
"It is not clear about the entanglement. Wang Henghua set up a card to stop him. Now Sister Lin has come forward to mention the official position and says that it is too strange to know me. If there is really a connection, there may be a carefully planned conspiracy behind them, and we have to be more careful."
Luo Xiaoyu nodded and said, "That's right, no matter what, let's start with Sister Lin to see if we can follow the clues and find out the truth."
Gan Mei gritted her teeth, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.
"Xiaoyu, I think it's better to knock Sister Lin out and take her to find my husband. My husband is knowledgeable and will definitely be able to handle this matter properly."
Luo Xiaoyu thought for a moment and then responded: "It's good that way. Since my wife has this plan, I should obey the instructions. After meeting Sister Lin tomorrow morning, I will act according to the plan, knock her out and take her away from here. However, in this process, I need to pay attention to the people around the inn and do not cause unnecessary trouble."
Gan Mei nodded slightly: "This is natural. We must be cautious in our actions and do not lose the big picture because of the small. After solving this matter of Sister Lin, we can continue our journey with peace of mind and find my husband as soon as possible."
In the long secret passage, Liu Xiaoyu and the soldier groped all the way, and the footsteps echoed in the cramped space.
I don’t know how long I walked, a ray of light finally appeared in front of me. They accelerated their pace, and at the end of the secret passage, a ladder stood up.
Liu Xiaoyu showed joy on her face and couldn't hide her excitement: "It's great, it's finally over!"
The soldier also looked relieved, took a deep breath and said, "Yes, it's considered going out."
After saying that, Liu Xiaoyu took the lead in stepping on the ladder, held the steps firmly with both hands, and climbed up step by step.
The soldiers followed closely behind, watching the surroundings with vigilance.
The ladder was a little old, and it made a slight creaking sound every step, which seemed particularly clear in the silence.
As they kept moving upwards, the exit above their heads became closer and closer, and the light became stronger and stronger.
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers climbed along the ladder and finally reached the top.
In front of me, a large but dilapidated and deserted temple appeared. The temple was deserted and spider silk was everywhere.
Liu Xiaoyu crawled out of the secret passage and found that it was already dimly dark outside.
"It seems that this is the territory of Youzhou." Liu Xiaoyu said softly, looking around with a hint of searching.
The soldiers beside him nodded and agreed.
"Since you've come here, why not go out and inquire about the situation with the locals, and maybe you can get some useful information."
After thinking for a while, Liu Xiaoyu nodded decisively.
The two walked out of the abandoned temple carefully, and the coolness of the morning came to their faces.
Outside the temple is a winding path, surrounded by staggered houses. Curling smoke has just risen from the chimneys, adding a bit of fireworks to this strange land.
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers were in a hurry and soon stepped into a quiet village.
In the village, a family was selling breakfast with smoke rippling in cooking.
At this time, there were only a few diners, and they walked straight into the store. The owner was an old man over 60 years old. Seeing a stranger visiting the door so early, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
However, the old man quickly greeted him enthusiastically.
"Two guests, it's early! Come in quickly, want to try what breakfast we have here?" The face was filled with smiles, and there was no slightest retardation because of their strange identities.
Chapter completed!