The next day, Shancha went from house to house in the village and asked a lot of questions. The villagers were ordered by Master Youfeng to answer truthfully. But Shancha did not directly ask "Are you a bad person?" "Do you know
"If you don't know who the bad guy is," he has the ability to spy on people's hearts and can tell whether what the other party says is true or false, but this kind of clue cannot be regarded as direct evidence, at least in this case it is unconvincing.
This is not the court where Lord Gaotao is investigating, and Shancha has not revealed the original identity of the auspicious beast Xiezhi. The people of the Youfeng Tribe do not know his detailed origins. He only appears as a young man, and everyone calls him "Sir".
In order to show respect, it seemed that he was just Ziqiu's follower. Most of the things he was good at asking were trivial matters, such as family affairs.
Ziqiu left the village that day and went to unknown destination, and did not return until dusk.
On the morning of the third day, after breakfast, the villagers came to the open space in the center of the village. There was a big tree next to the open space. On the tree were engraved the "Five Punishments" compiled by Gao Tao, proclaimed by Boyu, and preached by Wu Yu.
, "Five Religions" and "Nine Virtues". There is a two-foot-square high platform under the tree, which looks like it should be an altar.
Ziqiu, Shancha, and Master Youfeng stood on the high platform, looking at the people who had gathered. When everyone arrived, Youfeng leaned forward and said: "Two sirs, everyone from this village has already arrived.
Coming."
Ziqiu asked, "Is there anyone else who shouldn't come?"
Master Youfeng immediately realized that there was something wrong with his words, and quickly explained: "Everyone is here, and there is no one who shouldn't be here. According to your order, even the nursing baby was brought here."
Shan Cha suddenly said: "One is missing!"
This village is the headquarters of the Youfeng Tribe, and it is also the largest of the five villages under the Youfeng Tribe. There are nearly 700 residents. Shan Cha just glanced at it and found that the number was one less. The Youfeng clan was not satisfied.
Answer: "Who is it?"
Ziqiu: "Check it yourself."
The Youfeng family immediately ordered people to count the number of people, and asked neighboring people to supervise and check each other. After checking for a long time, no one was missing, and the scene was a bit messy. Then suddenly someone shouted: "Youjin is still resting at home!"
"
Youfeng clan slapped his forehead and said: "Oh, there is really one missing person. How could I forget him? But it doesn't matter whether this person comes or not. Lord Ziqiu, if you are sure, you'd better quickly find out who the gangster is.
Who."
Ziqiu asked again: "Why does it not matter whether this person comes or not?"
The Youfeng clan quickly explained. Nayoujin was his nephew. He was also one of the leaders of the Youfeng tribe. He was regarded by many as the most outstanding young talent in the tribe. He once served as the hunting leader of the entire tribe and also
He is regarded as the most powerful contender to be the next king. Unfortunately, this was only a few years ago, and now Youjin is a useless person.
Many tribes in the Central Plains no longer have the custom of hunting, but after all, the Youfeng Tribe is in the Helan Mountains. Although they also cultivate fields, they still retain the tradition of hunting. They have fixed hunting grounds that have been passed down from ancient times.
During this period of time, the strongest members of the clan would form teams and go into the mountains to hunt.
Youjin has been physically strong since he was a child. He has been the leader of the hunting teams in these five villages since he was eighteen years old. He has a high status in the tribe. However, when he participated in the water control project a few years ago, he was accidentally injured by a falling rock and became lame.
One leg. What was more serious than the physical disability was the mental blow. From then on, he became depressed and stayed at home every day. He was almost completely disabled.
But after all, he had made great contributions to the tribe and was disabled for water control, so the Youfeng tribe still respected him. Although Youjin no longer participated in collective labor, he gradually rarely interacted with others and became extremely withdrawn.
But the tribe did not lack the support given to him so that he could live a peaceful life. Yujin no longer appeared at gatherings of the tribesmen after he became disabled, and of course he did not come today. Everyone habitually ignored him.
Shan Cha's face darkened and he said: "Master Ziqiu wants everyone to come, including him of course. I didn't see this person yesterday, but those who have come here are not the criminals we want to arrest. Since there is still time
One, just call him quickly."
Master Youfeng was surprised. None of the people who had come here were the same. If the villain was really hiding in the village, then it could only be You Jin? But no one should be suspicious of You Jin. He was already a useless person.
, how could he do evil for no reason? But now that Master Shancha had spoken, he quickly ordered someone to call You Jin.
Even standing under a big tree, one could clearly hear the people sent banging on the courtyard door of a certain house in the village, and finally called You Jin out. Everyone was a little puzzled, should You Jin be called out?
When he came, he took the initiative to make way for him. Nayoujin also looked a little confused. It seemed that he hadn't woken up yet and was being forcibly called. He looked like a boss who was unwilling.
Although Ziqiu did not have the gift of observation, he felt something was wrong when he saw this person. He could notice flaws that ordinary people might not notice. I just heard the introduction from Mr. Youfeng that Youjin is twenty-five years old.
But he looks to be at least thirty years old. It doesn't matter if he looks older than his actual age. The key is that this person's beard is very neat, and his hands and face are also very clean.
Perhaps because he has been staying in the house for many years without seeing the sun, Youjin's face is a little pale. But there is no dirt even in the wrinkles, indicating that this person has just cleaned his body very carefully, and he also pays attention to cleanliness on weekdays. Although he
His clothes appear to be disheveled and he deliberately looks unkempt, but his beard is trimmed more neatly than most of the men present. It is by no means the appearance that a down and out person should have.
Although Youjin's expression was a little confused and reluctant, deep in his eyes, there was a strange expression that flashed away, which could not escape Ziqiu's observation. The expression was one of surprise and a hint of reluctance.
There was a hint of indifference, as if he looked down on the people of the surrounding tribes, and he was not in awe of the adults on the high platform.
Although Youjin was once one of the leaders of the tribe, he was just an ordinary villager in the village. Where did he get such a mentality and confidence? It means that he may have some unknown reliance.
Youjin has arrived in front of the high platform, holding a crutch made of tree branches with one hand. Master Youfeng looked at him and said: "Youjin, the two adults specially called you here. You should have something to ask.
You must answer truthfully."
Youjin just nodded, but did not bow down. He said with a surprised expression: "I wonder what you two adults want to ask about this good-for-nothing like me?"
This man had a physical disability and was just not polite. Ziqiu didn't care. He glanced at Shan Cha next to him. Shan Cha asked: "You Jin, you broke your leg on the construction site. Do you still remember that time?"
The scene?... After you woke up from the coma, who did you curse and said you wanted to kill him?"
Youjin's expression suddenly became excited: "My leg was used to control floods. Now all the people are celebrating, and Lord Boyu has become famous, but I have become a waste that no one wants to care about! Back then,
I don’t remember what happened, so don’t ask me again.”
Hearing what he said, the villagers next to him were shaking their heads and sighing. Even Master Youfeng looked a little embarrassed. But Ziqiu said: "I went to the other four villages of Youfeng yesterday and found out
A list of people who have disappeared without reason in the past few years. After you were injured, the name of the first person to disappear in the Youfeng Department was Niudan.
When you were injured, Niu Dan was by your side. You thought he accidentally accidentally caused your injury, so you yelled at him and threatened to kill him... A few months later, Niu Dan disappeared."
Ziqiu's words also involve a hidden story from the past. Niudan is also a strong and powerful man, two years older than Youjin, and is regarded as the most powerful competitor for the hunting leader of the Youfeng tribe. If it were not for Youjin,
Niu Dan is the leader of the hunt. Niu Dan is not inferior to You Jin in ability, but who calls You Jin the nephew of the king?
In order to catch up on the delayed progress of the project, the Youfeng Ministry mobilized elites from each village to dig the river. The most elite ten or so warriors formed a team, led by Youjin. While digging through a rock formation blocking the river, the top
Suddenly a large boulder fell, and Yu Jin couldn't dodge and was hit in the right leg.
Niu Dan was standing next to You Jin at that time, and he was the one who made the last blow. You Jin believed that Niu Dan was deliberately trying to harm himself. When he just woke up from the coma, he didn't know how serious his injuries were.
He yelled at Niu Dan, and then he realized that he would be disabled for life, and he wanted to kill Niu Dan.
Many people in the Youfeng Department knew about this incident a few years ago. When Master Ziqiu suddenly mentioned it, did he mean to suspect that You Jin had secretly harmed Niu Dan? You Jin sneered and asked, "It is indeed the case.
It's true, what I said at that time was just angry words, does that make you doubt me, sir?"
Ziqiu continued unhurriedly: "The strong team you led at that time had a total of twelve people. Niu Dan was the first one to disappear. Apart from you, the remaining ten people have all disappeared for no reason over the years.
Missing. It seems that someone not only harbors a grudge against Niudan, but also vents his anger on other people present. Youjin, how do you want to explain it?"
Everyone present was suddenly startled and subconsciously moved away from Youjin, leaving an open space in front of the high platform. This was a situation that no one was aware of, but Ziqiu found it out. The twelve people who originally dug the rock formation together.
Among the elite warriors, except for the permanently disabled You Jin, Niu Dan and other eleven people, all of them have disappeared in the past few years.
The reason why no one has discovered this is that no one has connected all the scattered accidents after a long time and found out the connection between them. Moreover, there have been more than eleven accidents in the tribe in the past few years. At this moment
With Ziqiu's words revealing it, people had no idea whether to doubt You Jin or not. Even if he was not the murderer, at least it meant that this person had some ominous omens.
Master Youfeng was startled again. He glanced at Youjin who was holding a stick, but he couldn't believe that he was the villain. He said in a reminding tone: "Master Ziqiu, Ahong and Ahuai are...
What's going on? They are not..."
Ahuai is Ahong's husband. He went out a few months ago and has not returned yet. He doesn't know where he went. Some people say that he went to the village down the mountain. Anyway, his life or death is unknown. He and Ahong are not the same people as before.
Why do people in the elite team disappear for no reason?
Shancha interrupted him and said: "I also asked around in the village yesterday. I learned that Youjin was interested in Ahong and wanted to marry Ahong. Later, he was injured and became a cripple, so Ahong followed Ahong.
Huai. Youjin also came to question Ah Hong, but Ah Huai kicked him out of the yard. From then on, his temperament became more and more withdrawn. Is this the case? "
When he said this, the villagers all realized that this was really the case. It was an old story, and no one mentioned it anymore. Although Youjin was attracted to Ahong back then, there was no engagement with Ahong.
It doesn't seem to make sense to go and question others under such circumstances, but people will sympathize with Yujin's misfortune to a certain extent.
But now that this matter is mentioned again, everyone feels frightened. The expert sent by the emperor is so clever. It only took one day to find out this mysterious case that seemed to have no clues. In just a few words
The suspect was caught in public.
But You Jin narrowed his eyes, raised his head and asked: "Even if there is such a thing, what can it prove? You two adults want to say that I am the villain who harmed A Hong, and I am related to the disappearance of many people in this tribe. May I ask?
What evidence? And I also want to ask you two adults, how can I, a cripple who can’t even walk, do this?"
This is correct. Everyone looked at the stage with doubtful eyes. Shancha looked at Youfeng and said, "My Lord, did you get anything special after Youjin was injured?"
Before Youfeng could answer, someone in the audience shouted: "Yes, the fur of that big tiger beast!" Xu Gongzi Shengzhi said that he was really embarrassed and had something to do that delayed him for several days. Double update today,