Chapter 121 People’s livelihood is so difficult, the king of the mountain
"Is he from the Black Lotus Sect?"
Yan Ming became vigilant and immediately looked at the Holy Envoy of the Blue Deer, secretly thinking that the people from the Black Lotus Sect were searching so quickly.
However, she saw that Qinglu Holy Envoy's face was still filled with surprise and uncertainty. Her ears were not as strong as Yan Ming's and she had not heard these slogans yet.
In contrast, she was extremely wary of Yan Ming, obviously aware of the power of the soul-moving technique just now.
Those who have specialized in spiritual mystical skills are really powerful. Yan Ming has used the soul-moving technique many times, and it has always been very successful. The Holy Envoy of Qinglu is the only one who can actively break free from it, and is also the only one who has noticed the existence of the soul-moving technique.
people.
As for the other people who were affected by the soul-transfer technique, most of them were very confused after being interrogated by him. They had no idea what happened. They had no memory of the information just revealed, and naturally they were not aware of the existence of the soul-transfer technique.
And the more this happened, the more Yan Ming was convinced that he had just asked the core question, and the Black Lotus Sect must be planning something very important, so much so that the Holy Envoy of the Blue Deer subconsciously resisted revealing it.
Yan Ming glanced at her, then directly used his true energy to seal the opponent's mute point, and stood up.
He had sharp ears and heard the movement in advance, but in fact the two sides were still some distance away.
Yan Ming stepped on the treetops with his toes and soon approached the place where these Black Lotus Sect slogans were chanted.
He was already ready to take action, wondering if the Black Lotus sect had used some secret method to search for him.
But after getting closer, he saw clearly the group of people coming, and his murderous aura slowly subsided.
Those who came were not the Black Lotus cult members as expected, but a group of civilians dressed in simple and even tattered clothes. They seemed to be from nearby villages.
It turned out that Yan Ming had been hurrying for a while and had gradually approached the edge of the dense forest and approached the path outside.
They were led by two hunters, followed by a few ordinary villagers. Their clothes were all patched, and their steps were careless when moving. It looked like they didn't know martial arts.
Moreover, the direction they were going was not where Yan Ming was just now, but they were walking along a winding path, muttering the slogans of the Black Lotus Sect as they walked.
The first two sentences sounded quite similar, but they couldn't remember them anymore, so a few people started talking nonsense.
"Black Lotus, Black Lotus, bless us to have enough food, and bless our hens to lay more eggs..."
"I said, Hao Laoqi, which one is more powerful, the Black Lotus Sect or the temple on the nearby mountain? Why don't we join it so that we don't have to be bullied in the future?"
"I didn't know that. Anyway, the big business owners and landowners from several nearby villages have joined. It's no mistake for us to follow."
"But it still costs money! Where are we going to collect the money? You can ask later if we can get some game from the mountain to offset it."
"Okay, I'll go back and ask."
Several villagers were chatting and having fun while walking.
But soon, a gust of wind blew in the face, and one of them stopped, raised his nose to smell, and frowned.
"No, there's a smell of smoke around here!"
As soon as these words came out, several other people stopped nervously.
They have been active in the mountains all year round and have rich experience. When they heard about it, they all noticed something strange.
"Is there a fire in the mountains? Or did someone start a fire?"
"Hurry up and have a look!"
After saying that, the group of people headed towards the direction where Yan Ming was before.
These villagers have lived here for generations and depend on the mountains. Of course they know the horror of wildfires and cannot let them go.
Yan Ming watched all their reactions in the dark, and then his body flashed and disappeared from the place like the breeze.
Yan Ming quickly returned to the Holy Envoy of Green Deer. Seeing that she only had a thin layer of clothing on her body, which was a little unsightly, he turned his almost dry coat over her body.
Soon, the sound of footsteps was heard, the bushes parted, and several villagers came out with their heads peeping out.
"Hey, there's someone there!"
The two leading hunters came over first and looked at the extinguished flames in the center of the clearing, which would not ignite the surrounding trees, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, who are you? Why did you come into this deep mountain? How dangerous it is!"
One person asked, but before he finished speaking, another person next to him tugged at the corner of his clothes, and then pointed at the saber on Yan Ming's body.
They saw that Yan Ming was a martial artist, and he must be a bit difficult to deal with.
At this time, Yan Ming turned the official's coat over the Qinglu Holy Envoy, so the other party did not recognize his identity.
"It's okay, it's not a wildfire!"
He turned around and shouted to his companions. Then the two of them looked at Yan Ming and then at the Holy Envoy of the Blue Deer. They couldn't help but wonder that this pair of lonely men and a woman appeared in the mountains. It didn't look normal.
"I'm sorry, I accidentally wandered into this mountain and accidentally fell into the water, so I dried my clothes here." Yan Ming explained.
Seeing that Yan Ming was easier to talk to, the two hunters became a little bolder, but they were still worried.
"There are ferocious beasts and miasma in this mountain, and it's easy to get lost. How did you get here? It's not very safe here. How about you two follow us and go to my house at the foot of the mountain to find you some clean clothes to change into."
"
One of them said.
These villagers are relatively simple and don't think too much.
"Okay, then it's hard work, and you will be rewarded when you get out."
This was exactly what Yan Ming wanted, and it also saved him the trouble of searching for a way in the deep mountains. As long as he went out to a populated place, he could contact his people.
Yan Ming thought that the overall situation in Ji Le Tower should have been decided now. Qing Qing, Lu Xiaofeng and others could completely handle the next matter, and then send people to look for him.
After the discussion was settled, Yan Ming came over to pack some things and helped the Green Deer Holy Envoy up. With just one hand, he was able to help him move and then walked out.
The two hunters were still uneasy, so they stepped over and covered the pile of ashes from the fire very skillfully, making sure that there would be no risk of re-ignition, and then they were relieved.
Soon, they came out of the bushes, met up with the others, and walked down the mountain along the bush-covered path.
Yan Ming did not reveal his identity, but wanted to hear information about the Black Lotus Sect from them.
On the other hand, several villagers following behind looked at the two of them with curiosity.
Yan Ming himself was not bad looking, and when they saw the appearance of Holy Envoy Qinglu, they were simply astonished and felt like a fairy. They did not dare to approach and only kept a distance to follow.
After walking for a while, we finally emerged from the dense forest. We could vaguely see a small village at the foot of the mountain, with several reclaimed farmlands nearby.
Not long after, they entered the village. The home of an Orion hunter was on the edge of the village, so they took Yan Ming over.
The others dispersed and went back to their homes to sort out the prey they had caught in the mountains.
"Mom, Xiaofen, we have guests at home. Do you have any clean clothes? Bring two out."
As soon as he entered the door, the hunter shouted at the top of his lungs.
An old woman and a little girl with braids walked out of the room.
There were very few outsiders coming to them, let alone people like Yan Ming and Qing Lu who had outstanding appearance and temperament, so their eyes were full of surprise.
The Orion told them what had happened, and the three of them gathered together and muttered for a long time. When they turned around, the old woman's face was already full of smiles, and she hurriedly entertained the two of them.
after a while.
Yan Ming and Qing Lu were sitting on some rocks in the courtyard. They had changed into coarse cloth clothes that were fully patched and washed until they were white but very clean.
Yan Ming's clothes were very loose, but Qing Lu's clothes fit just right. The simple clothes made her less aggressive.
Qing Lu now had a few acupuncture points unlocked and could move easily, but his hands and feet were still weak.
"Young man, where did you come from and why did you run into the mountains?" the old woman asked.
This was a bit difficult for Yan Ming to explain. Before he could speak, the old woman spoke again.
"It's okay. If it's not convenient to say it, you can just keep silent. Madam, I've heard about it before. There is a young man from a bodyguard agency in a nearby house who eloped with his sweetheart. Those people from the bodyguard agency just came to ask us yesterday.
Well, don’t worry, we won’t reveal what happened to you here.”
As the old woman spoke, she had a kind smile on her face. Her thoughtful gaze swept over Yan Ming and Qing Lu, as if she was recalling her own youthful days from them.
Is there such a coincidence?
Yan Ming knew that it seemed that the other party had misunderstood the two of them and regarded them as a couple who had eloped.
Qing Lu even rolled her eyes slightly and glared at Yan Ming. If she hadn't been tapped on her mute point, she would have wanted to retort immediately.
"You guys should rest here for a while and eat something. Don't run into the mountains. The pools in the mountains are very cold. If you slip and fall in, you may get sick. Girl, get you two something to eat."
"good!"
The little girl quickly ran into the house and ran out again, holding two rough woofou and a small bowl of marinated meat in her hands, which she handed to Yan Ming and the others.
But the little girl couldn't help but swallow her saliva when she saw this.
Usually they are only willing to eat steamed buns made from rice bran, which taste very bad and are difficult to swallow. Only now are they willing to take out the noodles made from mixed noodles.
You should also save on eating the prey you catch in the mountains.
The old woman's face was full of apologies: "You two, you are used to eating well and wearing good clothes. We don't have any good things here. Don't dislike it. Only by eating can you gain strength."
The girl named Xiaofen also answered the question: "It would be great if all the prey my brother brought here could be kept."
"Xiaofen, don't say anything else in front of the guests," the old woman reminded.
Yan Ming asked curiously: "Are you going to give all the prey you hunt to others?"
"Yes, there is the landowner Liu in the village. During the drought last year, our family lent him a few buckets of rice and we have not paid it back yet. The land they leased also belongs to their family. By the way, there is also the king from the nearby mountain who regularly
They all come to collect things, and recently I have to save things to give to the Immortal of the Black Lotus Sect, but the Immortal said that I only want money, not stuff."
Xiaofen was outspoken and spoke out in one breath.
Although she was used to this in her tone, Yan Ming still frowned upon hearing it.
In just a few words, one can hear the hardship of his life.
Hearing that the Black Lotus Sect was involved, even Qinglu fell silent. He lowered his head and looked at the nest in his hand, and then at the bowl full of holes.
"Why do you want to join the Black Lotus Sect?" Yan Ming asked.
"Because all the wealthy people nearby have joined. The immortals of the Black Lotus Sect are very magical and know everything. Moreover, if you join the Black Lotus Sect, you can be protected by the immortals. If you are sick, you can pay less tribute to get treatment, and you don't have to be trapped in the nearby mountains.
The kings bullied me."
The little girl introduced it very excitedly, but immediately she looked a little embarrassed.
"But the Immortal of the Black Lotus Sect said that we need five taels of silver to join. We won't be able to save so much money for several years. My brother is going to see if he can go to Mr. Liu's house to get a ten-year marriage contract on credit. Otherwise,
I was sold to be a maid..."
"Okay, don't talk anymore." The smile on the face of the old woman next to her had disappeared. She stopped Xiaofen and looked a little tired.
"You two, you need to eat something to cushion your stomach first. You're welcome."
After saying that, Xiaofen helped the old woman go back to the house to rest.
Yanming and Qinglu both had sharp ears and eyes, and heard their conversation.
"Actually, it's okay not to join. Anyway, I don't have many years to live, old lady."
"That won't work. Mother, you have worked so hard to raise us. It is our duty to treat your illness. Only the immortals from the Black Lotus Sect can cure your illness. Moreover, if you don't join us, the next time the kings from the mountain come down, they will be cured.
If you want to embarrass my brother..."
"well……"
With a long sigh, the room fell into silence.
Yan Ming flicked his fingers and released Qing Lu's mute point with a blast of Qi.
But the other party didn't scold him, but looked at the cornbread in his hand.
This thing is so rough that Qinglu wouldn't even look at it, let alone eat it.
But now, Qinglu hesitated for a moment, broke off a small piece and put it into his mouth, chewing it twice.
Suddenly, a look of embarrassment appeared on her face.
This is too delicious!
Qinglu swallowed it hard.
He raised his head and met Yan Ming's eyes.
"What do you think I am doing? The Black Lotus Sect here is not under my control, and I don't know about these things."
Qinglu said, and then he let out a long sigh and uttered four words.
"People's livelihood is so difficult."
Yan Ming also nodded beside him. This was a rare consensus between the two of them.
"Then what do you think of the practices of your Black Lotus Sect?" Yan Ming asked.
Qinglu hesitated for a moment and then spoke.
"There is no way. You are a smart man, Mr. Yan. You must also know how difficult the world is. Even without us, the Black Lotus Sect, their situation is still not much better. If you want to change all this, you must change the way you live!"
When Qinglu Holy Envoy said this, his eyes became firm.
"Only the birth of the Black Lotus and the birth of the Holy King can change all this, and what we do is for this goal."
"Um?"
Yan Ming was speechless for a moment. This Qinglu seemed to have been brainwashed too.
Yan Ming naturally felt that he should do something for these ordinary people, and even make some changes in the world, but he would definitely not rely on this holy king.
But before the two of them exchanged a few words, they suddenly felt the ground tremble slightly, and the rumble of horse hooves could be heard outside the village, from far to near.
Both of them raised their eyes and looked in that direction, and then heard someone in the village shouting: "The king of the mountain is coming!"