Ten people traveled, but three of them lost their lives in just one day. This blow came so suddenly that everyone was caught off guard.
Lao Gui and the others were in a depressed mood and lost interest in traveling at night. They huddled in the ditch all night, silently licking their wounds. Except for Qin Zhong, Lao Gui and the others were all injured. Although not fatal, they were serious injuries.
It's quite heavy. If you don't practice it for seven or eight days, you won't be able to do it well.
Qin Chong was not sleepy, lying on the grass nest and looking up at the stars. Today, he killed someone for the first time, and he killed more than one person.
The strange thing is that he didn't feel any discomfort. I remember that when he saw the miserable scene of being tortured, he vomited. I don't know whether it was because his heart had become cruel, or because the shooting distance of the bow and arrow was too far. There was no such thing as killing someone with your own hands.
Strong impact?
The stars in the night sky are exceptionally bright at this moment, casting a faint light. The vast Milky Way seems to be really flowing.
Suddenly, a shooting star passed through the sky, shining with dazzling brilliance.
There were many legends about meteors in the past life. The most famous one is that a meteor flashes across, which indicates the disappearance of a life. It is also said that if you make a wish quickly when you see a meteor, it will surely come true. These legends can only be deceived by children.
That's all, Qin Chong didn't believe it.
He knew that these beautiful stars were just cold planets without any life on them.
How can the fate of the world, love, hate, separation, birth, old age, illness and death, be controlled by it?
But the next moment, he thought of Yun Ni. He sat up suddenly, closed his eyes slightly, clasped his hands together, and prayed silently.
Only with love in my heart, I would rather believe in nothingness and devote all my piety to it.
He and Yun Ni had nothing to do with each other and lived in two completely different worlds. If someone had told him before meeting Yun Ni that he had a baby marriage arranged since childhood, Qin Zhong would have been extremely resistant. However, at this time, he
I feel lucky that I have this extra layer of involvement with Yun Ni.
But because of this, I felt even more melancholy.
Because of the existence of Qingyun Sanren, the road ahead for him and Yun Ni is unclear. They are obviously lovers, but they are destined to not be smooth when they want to get together. It used to be easy to make bold promises, but to realize them, you must pay a lot of effort.
It's a big price to pay. At the very least, he has to pass the level of Qingyun Sanren first.
But now, Yun Ni borrowed Yu Ming's heart and attached all her emotions to Qin Zhong.
How could Qin Chong live up to him? Even if it means a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, he can just walk straight through it.
As he thought about it, Qin Chong felt hot and dry, as if there were insects crawling in his heart. No matter he was lying down or sitting, he always felt uncomfortable. He even felt a little stuffy. So he stood up and walked towards the distant place.
We walked up the hill. At this moment, the deserted ditch was as quiet as water, hundreds of insects were dormant, and there was not even a breath of wind.
A forest suddenly appeared on the hill, which looked wild and uninteresting. It was tangled with shrubs and weeds, and there was no road at all.
There is a blue haze between the sky and the earth, and it is difficult to tell which is the sky and which is the earth. The faint mountains, fields, and villages are crawling in the darkness, showing different scenes during the day. Looking at the vast world in the darkness, deep in my heart
, actually gave rise to an inexplicable fear.
A philosopher once said that human beings are afraid of darkness because they are born with it. Because you don’t know what is lurking in the darkness.
"You're here." Someone suddenly spoke in the darkness, which made Qin Zhong's hair stand on end.
"Who?" Qin Zhong turned around suddenly, crouching down like a leopard, ready to launch a fatal blow at any time.
Qin Zhong's heart was beating wildly, but when he looked around, he didn't see anyone. This time, Qin Zhong felt his scalp numb and became a little more nervous. It was late at night in the barren mountains and mountains, and he suddenly heard someone talking, but he was nowhere to be seen.
The human figure would scare anyone away.
"Little friend." The voice came from behind again, so frightened that Qin Zhong almost jumped up and turned around.
Under the starlight, Shi Shiran saw an old man standing with a white beard and white hair, wearing a moon-white Taoist robe. He had his hands on his abdomen and was looking at Qin Zhong with a smile.
Qin Zhong was frightened and resisted the urge to kick him, and looked at the man carefully.
"Who are you?" Qin Zhong asked cautiously.
"Haha, why don't you ask me where the ghost is?" The old Taoist laughed and sat cross-legged on the ground.
"Where are the ghosts in this world?" Qin Chong thought for a moment and couldn't help but sneer after hearing what the old man said.
"If you don't believe in ghosts and gods, why are you afraid of old people?"
"Haha." Qin Zhong laughed, sat down on the ground, and said, "It's not fear of the old man, it's just a reaction to unknown dangers."
"It makes sense." The old Taoist nodded and asked, "If the old Taoist is dangerous, what should you do?"
"Will you hurt me?" Qin Zhong looked at the old man sideways and asked sincerely.
"No." The old Taoist raised his head slightly and said.
"What does that have to do with me?" Qin Zhong curled his lips.
"What if the old Taoist is a tiger?" The old Taoist didn't give up and asked again.
"Of course I'll kill him."
"Why did you kill the tiger instead of killing the old Taoist?" The old Taoist smiled slightly and showed great interest in Qin Zhong.
"Tiger is not harmful to people, but tigers are harmful to people's hearts." Qin Zhong said casually, but his eyes kept searching for Lao Dao, and he couldn't figure out what kind of person he was. He had nothing to do in the middle of the night, so he went to the barren mountains and ridges to find someone.
Nagging? But in my heart, I feel that this old man is not like ordinary people.
The spirit of immortality is pure, the clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and it is really a bit out of this world.
"My character is acceptable." The old Taoist stroked his beard and gave a comment. "But his cultivation is too poor, and he has wasted his natural power."
"Ah?" Qin Chong was stunned for a moment, in disbelief. "How did you know?"
"Haha, Shayuan Supervisor's little overlord, how could the old Taoist not know this?" The old Taoist chuckled.
"Have you known me for a long time?" Qin Chong smiled coquettishly. He did have such a nickname. But what was strange to him was that he had never seen this old man before. How could he know him so well and still chase him to this barren mountain?
At this time, Qin Zhong would not believe any chance encounter.
"The old Taoist taught you the meditation mantra, do you still remember it?" The old Taoist asked without comment.
"What is the meditation spell?" Qin Zhong looked confused and had no idea at all.
The old Taoist didn't say any more words, but closed his eyes. He made a hand gesture in the form of Ziwu, and slowly recited a verse:
In the eternal cold, all things are still; my heart should be calm and my spirit is alone;
When the mind and heart are united, the energy should follow each other; if they are in harmony, they will not be surprised by any change;
No delusion, no anger, no desires and no pursuits; no abandonment, no abandonment, no doing and no self.
.........
Qin Zhong's mind was at peace when the clear sound entered his ears. He vaguely remembered that he had heard this mantra. However, he could not remember where he had heard it. The words flowed through his heart, like a ray of ice spring soaking into his heart, and he felt his body and mind
Clear. The turmoil in my heart just now disappeared without a trace.
He adjusted his posture unconsciously, held Ziwu in his arms and hugged Yuan Shouyi, and gradually entered the realm of emptiness.
.........
When I opened my eyes again, it was already bright. Birds were chirping in my ears, the grass was green, and the barren mountains and ridges were full of life.
Qin Chong jumped up and looked around, but could not see the old Taoist figure.
Qin Chong couldn't find him, knowing that the old Taoist had left. He patted his body, but felt no discomfort. He took a deep breath again, and felt that the warmth in his chest and abdomen was very comfortable. After sitting quietly in the wilderness for half a night, not only did he not feel tired, but
I am full of energy and energy, and the meditation mantra is indeed magical.
Qin Chong had felt this way once, but he didn't pay attention at the time.
At that time, he was in jail. When he was upset, he heard a voice for no reason, which seemed to be reciting some mantra. When he woke up the next day, he was as full of strength as he was today. One of the government officials even hit him behind the back with a stick.
, but there was no pain at all. Instead, the yamen servant was so shocked that his arms became numb.
At this time, Qin Zhong suddenly figured out that the voice he heard in the prison was the meditation mantra taught to him by the old Taoist.
The Meditation Mantra was so effective, which made Qin Zhong extremely happy. He couldn't help but stand quietly, silently recalling the Meditation Mantra.
This time, the words of the meditation mantra were clear, as if they had been imprinted in my mind.
Back at the foot of the hill, the team was ready to set off. Today's destination is to reach Fuping County.
After a night, the condition of Lao Gui and others was not as good as yesterday. Especially Shi Yong, whose face was pale and his brows were furrowed, as if he was enduring great pain. Among them, he was the most seriously injured, being attacked by a sneak attack on his ribs.
Although the knife missed the vital point, it still made a half-foot-long gash.
Looking at the other people, everyone's steps were frivolous, and their movements when mounting were very stiff, and they were obviously holding on hard.
Qin Chong frowned, how can this be done? After all, except for Shi Yong who is younger, these people are all quite old.
"Master." Qin Zhong walked to Shi Yong and said, "How about we go back to Longyang Town and find a doctor?"
"No need." Shi Yong became stubborn and stood up straight with his chest raised.
"Shi Dutou, don't be stubborn, you are not helping him." Liu Hou came over and reached out to support Shi Yong.
"Let's talk about it when we get to Fuping." Shi Yong felt sweat on his forehead and had to speak in two sentences.
Everyone was speechless, but most of their expressions were unnatural, revealing the annoyance in their hearts. They were originally in high spirits and insisted on traveling to the northwest. Who would have thought that they would be ambushed and almost ruined as soon as they left Dali County. Their bodies were no longer as good as those of their youth.
After a while, the injury will probably be better after a night's sleep.
Now, instead of being able to help Qin Chong, he has become a drag. How can they cope with this?
"No." Qin Chong became determined and said, "What should I do if I encounter an ambush again?"
Shi Yong was at a loss for words, sighed and sat down on the ground again. They had been thinking about this problem all night. How would a group of old, weak and remnant soldiers deal with an ambush again? Should they stretch their necks and wait to die? I'm afraid that not only their own lives would not be saved, but also
He wants to drag Qin Zhong to death.
"Long Yang can't go back, there's chaos there." The old ghost pondered for a long time, and finally stood up. "I'll go to Fuping today to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment."
"Okay." Everyone agreed with the old ghost's opinion.
At that moment, several veterans sat down on the ground again and re-applied dressings and bandages so that they could support them longer.
Looking at the medicine bag prepared by the imperial army, Qin Zhong suddenly remembered that there was medicine for wounds in his baggage, and he quickly dug it out. Holding a bunch of bottles and cans, he handed them to Shi Yong. Xiao Nizi said,
The medicines Yun Ni gave him were all good wound medicines and could save lives at critical moments.
Shi Yong was slightly surprised, wondering where Qin Zhong got the wound medicine. He took a bottle, opened it and smelled it, and suddenly raised his eyebrows.
"Old Liu, come here and smell this medicine." Shi Yong called Liu Hou, with a strange look on his face.
"Where did you get the medicine?" Liu Hou asked, taking the medicine bottle and putting it to his nose. The next moment, Liu Houhuan shouted, "Haha, this medicine is good."
Liu Hou knows herbal medicine. If he says it is good medicine, it must be life-saving medicine.
Everyone gathered around, each one showing a look of joy. These days, there is always a shortage of medical treatment.
In the past, if someone was injured on the battlefield, even if they came back alive, they would not be able to wait for medical treatment. First, there were too few medical officers, and they were all focused on treating the generals, not caring about the soldiers; secondly, there were too few medicines for injuries, and they always needed to be treated.
To take care of seriously injured patients, those with minor injuries who generally cannot die immediately can only be carried by themselves.
Countless wounded soldiers were carried from minor injuries to serious injuries, and then whether they died or lived depended on their personal destiny.
There is also a bigger problem. The wound medicines provided with the army are also divided into three, six and nine grades. Generally speaking, lieutenants and generals in the army naturally use good medicines. If they are first-class, they can also use them. When it is the turn of the lower-level soldiers, they are already using them.
The most inferior medicinal powder will have a greatly reduced natural medicinal effect and is better than nothing.
"This is life-saving medicine." Liu Hou checked a few more bottles of medicine, and the joy on his face disappeared, and he said solemnly.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then became quiet. They all understood that this was a life-saving medicine. Since it is a life-saving medicine, of course it can only be used when it is necessary to save a life. By then, maybe a bottle of medicine can be a life.
It would be too wasteful to use it now.
"Since it's a good medicine, use it quickly, use it quickly." Qin Zhong didn't notice the expressions on everyone's faces and urged himself.
"Keep it, it's for life-saving use." Shi Yong pushed the medicine bottle away and stood up with force.
"Master?" Qin Chong was very surprised and didn't understand why the master had medicine but didn't use it.
"There's no need to persuade him. Keep the medicine and don't lose it." Liu Hou handed the medicine bottle to Qin Chong and sighed.
"Why?" Qin Chong finally realized that everyone's expressions were wrong, and it was hard to understand for a moment.
"When you have experienced the battlefield and died once, you will understand." The old ghost patted Qin Zhong on the shoulder and said in a deep voice.
"Me?" Qin Zhong opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
He once thought he knew the veterans around him very well. However, he discovered today that he was far from understanding the emotions of the veterans.