The treasure hunting team that Niu Jingang and the others encountered turned out to be a family.
To be precise, it was an old man with his son and several nephews.
Hearing this, Xu Yan couldn't help but start to frown.
There are often father-son partnerships in Tufuzixing, not only for the purpose of imparting experience, but more importantly for the issue of trust.
After all, in addition to the dangers of the Tufuzi profession, what's more important is the absolute huge profits. Under huge profits, people can easily become cruel and crazy, and things like friendship will appear empty and beautiful, and can easily be trampled on.
Therefore, the most commonly known thing is that when the son goes down to the cave, I guard the cave, so that the people who go down to the cave can safely hunt for treasures. After all, tiger poison will not eat its seeds.
But treasure hunters tend to be more cooperative. After all, the situations they have to face are more complicated. How can there be a father-son partnership?
Niu Jingang continued: "It was only after we rescued the senior that we discovered that the senior never left the tent after dark!"
"One night, we were attacked by wild beasts. By mistake, the wild beasts tore up the old gentleman's tent. As a result, we saw that... his whole body was stiff and he became like a stone man!"
"Originally we didn't think much about it and wanted to introduce them to you for treatment, but their people let it slip and we found out that it was a curse from their tribe!"
"Curse?" Xu Yan was stunned, and suddenly understood why Niu Jinjiang said that these people were of the same kind.
Niu Jingang nodded solemnly, "After some effort, we were able to be honest with each other and confirmed that they, like our Niujiadong, have also been cursed for generations!"
"They come from a place called Shiren Village. They can't leave the village for too long, but even if they don't leave, they will start to suffer from strange illnesses at night when they are in their fifties."
"But the difference is that our strange disease is the contraction of muscles and veins in the whole body, and theirs is as rigid as a stone man."
"So, like us, they have also received guidance from their ancestors, and they are all trying to find treasures of heaven and earth to escape the curse!"
Xu Yan frowned, feeling a little weird.
"That Uncle Shi has now reached the age of attack, but he is also the most powerful and experienced person in their village. He ran out at the risk, endured the torture of the night, and searched for him."
Niu Jingang took a deep breath and said, "The path into Shiwanda Mountain was found by them using a special method!"
"I didn't ask specifically, but I guess it's similar to our special martial arts."
"I've talked a lot with Uncle Shi, and it's basically certain that the seniors of our two clans have interacted with each other, but for some reason, they only said a few words and seemed to keep it secret."
Xu Yan was silent, trying hard to classify the situations of their two clans.
Niu Jingang took a breath and drank tea, but Honglian couldn't help but ask: "Actually, we doubt that our two tribes are competitors? Is that why the seniors of each tribe are reluctant to mention each other?"
"It's possible!" Xu Yuan came back to his senses, "Since you are all looking for heavenly materials and earthly treasures to save the people, then without knowing the specific nature, materials and earthly treasures, any high-level ones may be yours to fight for.
The goal."
"But it's not very reasonable. If they are really competitors, why don't your clansmen mention each other and be wary of each other?"
Niu Jingang and Honglian were both stunned.
"Yes, then why?"
The three of them fell into silence, and Honglian hesitated: "Is it possible, not sure?"
"What do you mean?" Niu Jingang was a little confused.
"Suppose there are more than just our two tribes, there are other similar people."
Honglian pondered and said: "Everyone is looking for heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but obviously, no one has found a way to save them."
"So, it's not a real competitive relationship. No one is sure. Maybe it's not mentioned so that we can determine this for ourselves?"
Xu Yan's eyes brightened slightly, "This is quite possible!"
"Firstly, there was too little contact. Secondly, there may have been mutual sympathy and competition."
"In this case, whether you are an enemy or a friend depends on whether these other cursed ones are willing to cooperate or compete."
"After all, it is difficult to obtain the treasures of heaven, materials and earth, and sometimes it requires cooperation. But similarly, even if the treasures of heaven, materials and earth are not used by you, they are of high value and represent interests, and they are still easy to fight for."
"So, the situation is difficult to explain. We can only rely on groping after encountering it."
Niu Jingang took a long breath and said: "This is the most reasonable, then I understand."
"To put it bluntly, the seniors just let us discover, contact and explore by ourselves. Whether we are helpers with the same disease or competitors with the same goal, we have to try our luck."
This question had a rough answer. Xu Yan came back and said: "So when you come back this time, do you want to prepare for going to Yunzhou Shiwanda Mountain?"
Niu Jingang and Honglian looked at each other and nodded in unison.
This is to be expected. After all, the Hundred Thousand Mountains are known as the Mountain of Death among treasures. This shows that in addition to dangers, there are also unimaginable treasures of heaven and earth.
For the people of Niujiadong, if there is another kind of natural treasure, there will be more possibility of being rescued. Naturally, they cannot refuse.
What's more, they didn't have enough strength to break through before, but now thanks to the appearance of people from Shirenzhai, they have found a path and can go in to pick up treasures. Why not?
"We are mainly worried!" Niu Jingang said truthfully: "Why do these fruits work better near the place where they grow?"
"If this is the case, will it be possible that even if we find suitable materials and treasures, we won't be able to bring them out?"
"After all, we are not sure whether the medicinal properties of these heavenly materials and earthly treasures brought out have also weakened!"
Xu Yan smiled and said, "So, you want me to follow you?"
Niu Jingang grinned sheepishly, and Hong Lian also pursed her lips, eyes full of anticipation.
"You guys should recover from your injuries first and then talk about it!" Xu Yan smiled, "Just in the past few days, I'll try the properties of the medicine you brought back."
Niu Jingang and Honglian were overjoyed and quickly resealed the wild fruits and natural treasures at low temperature for storage.
Just after they were installed, there was a noise downstairs. Several people looked over and found that Er Gou and Lao San were actually quarreling with Fu Dongliu, Wu Yan and the others, and they looked like they were going to fight.
It turned out that Wu Yan and the others wanted to go upstairs, but they were stopped by Ergou and the others, and naturally they started to quarrel.
Xu Yan quickly handed over everyone and gave a brief introduction.
At this time, Master Lingbao happened to have finished his work and came out of the cubicle with a strange look on his face.
"Everyone is here, sit down quickly and have tea!"
Layman Lingbao greeted everyone, put a plate of things on the table and said, "Doctor Xu, I have sorted these items into some categories. Can you also help me with the palms?"
Xu Yan glanced at the several qi machines in the tray, waved to Wu Yan and the others: "Just in time, the opportunity to practice has come!"
Wu Yanlin Xiao was immediately eager to give it a try, and came closer to start an analysis.
But there was no Qi-gazing technique, no precious light ring, and the precious light eye technique had not been practiced. The two of them were almost blindly looking at the things in the tray.
Later, Fu Dongliu couldn't stand listening anymore and came up to give some advice.
"It's all wrong. There are no ordinary things here. It's either a spiritual thing or a nightmare thing!"
"However, the level of this spirit is not high, and the nightmare is not pure either. It looks like it came from the same place?"
"As for the cutting sword at the end...is it a nightmare? I can't tell the difference."
What he said was quite certain. Layman Lingbao gave a thumbs up and said cheerfully: "I can't tell the difference between the last one."
Niu Jingang and others were greatly surprised. They looked at Fu Dongliu and asked, "Who is this senior?"
Fu Dongliu immediately stood proudly with his hands behind his back, and put on the posture of an outsider, "I'm not talented. I came from a Taoist sect and have gained experience, and now I'm working with Dr. Xu!"
"From the Taoist sect?!" Niu Jingang and the others were very surprised. They had never been in contact with the Taoist sect, but they had also heard that the real Taoist sect, Shenlong, was very capable of seeing the beginning but not the end!
"Guys, guys, this matter is suspicious!" Wu Yan couldn't help but muttered: "Anyway, we are suspicious of his identity. We think he is more like a magician!"
Fu Dongliu felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, "Why are you two like this? We are not brothers anymore, how can we undermine our own family?!"
Lin Xiao said cheerfully: "It's okay, Lao Fu. Don't be angry. After a few days together, your image of a superior person will continue to collapse!"
Fu Dongliu was heartbroken, beat his chest and complained about his careless friendship.
But Niu Jingang and the other four were very surprised. They didn't know when Xu Yan had such a weird guy next to him.
However, although he seems unattractive at the moment, since he comes from a Taoist sect, he was indeed quite good at appraising treasures just now. It seems that he really has some real ability!
Sure enough, there was no simple person around Dr. Xu... of course, except for the two people next to him, the little fat man and the young master.
