Hearing the words, Chen Liqiu took a breath of cold air, "Are you sure you read it correctly?"
"I counted twice silently, and there are indeed twenty-seven people." He nodded.
"You don't have spiritual energy, so you are not allowed to see at night..."
Before Chen Liqiu could finish speaking, he interrupted him, "I really saw it right. Although I couldn't see clearly, they all had torches. That's where the man standing behind the tree relieved himself. I didn't even see him."
I saw you untwisting the waist rope, so you can’t mistake it.”
After saying that, everyone looked at each other in confusion. We had tried our best to keep all the enemies behind to avoid leaks, but now one of them escaped. Previously, people in the world only suspected that they had martial arts secrets on their bodies, but now this suspicion has been confirmed.
What will inevitably follow is a frantic search and countless overt and covert attacks.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?!" Chen Liqiu raised his hand and slapped his forehead.
"I…"
"I was the one who ruined the big thing," Tian Zhenyong felt guilty. "If I had successfully launched the battle, this kind of thing wouldn't have happened."
"I'll go after him." Li Zhongyong drew his sword in his hand.
"Forget it, don't chase me. This is all due to luck." Lin Taoist sighed and shook his head.
Li Zhongyong did not stop, holding a long sword and walking quickly westward.
"Second brother, I'll go with you." Tian Zhengong quickly followed.
After the two of them left, Taoist Lin turned back to Chen Liqiu and others and said, "There is no need to be anxious. When walking in the world, accidents can happen at any time, and fighting and killing are inevitable."
Nodding slightly, Chen Liqiu sighed helplessly, and Batulu clenched his fist and hit the ground.
At this time, although Batulu had taken the antidote, he was still unable to stand. In addition, Li Zhongyong and Tian Zhenyong went to chase the fish that slipped through the net, and everyone could only wait by the stream.
Taoist priest Lin sat cross-legged, holding yin and yang in his arms, breathing in and out and meditating.
At the second watch, Li Zhongyong and Tian Zhenyong returned in dismay. No need to ask, just by looking at the frustrated expressions of the two, we knew the result of their pursuit.
When the two came back, Batulu had already detoxified and recovered. Seeing that Daochang Lin, Chen Liqiu and all were injured, and some gangsters slipped through the net, Batulu was very angry and regretted his reckless poisoning, which had affected everyone. He frequently punched trees and vented his frustration.
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The same person as Batulu is thinking about Tian Zhenyumi. If she successfully lays out the Five Elements Formation, no enemy will slip through the net.
Seeing that everyone was in a low mood, Taoist priest Lin said in a deep voice, "Search their bodies and take away all their valuables."
Everyone may have never done anything like this before. After Lin Daozhang spoke, everyone turned to look at him and did not take action immediately.
Taoist priest Lin added, "The secret we have will definitely be leaked. I'm afraid I won't be able to get money for weddings and fortune-telling in the future. The stolen property is ill-gotten wealth, and it won't hurt your moral character to take it."
After hearing what Chief Lin said, Li Zhongyong and others just walked towards the body and searched for it individually.
Although weak from blood loss, he was still able to stand and walk. He held the torch in his right hand, walked to the corpse of the bandit who used the crossbow, and took down the quiver he carried. He did not know martial arts and could only fight against the enemy in battle.
Rely on external objects.
Naturally, the corpse would not look good, but this was not the first time he had seen a corpse. We were in troubled times right now, with years of drought and starvation all over the place. From time to time, victims of starvation and freezing could be seen on both sides of the road. He did not feel scared when he saw the corpse this time.
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At the third watch, everyone set out on the road, with the two wooden boxes still being carried by Batulu. Since Chen Liqiu and Chen Liqiu were injured, Taoist Lin no longer led everyone on the secluded path, but on the main road.
He didn't go far before he couldn't walk anymore. He lost too much blood and was very weak. Although he tried his best to hold on, his face was as white as paper and his back was covered with sweat.
Seeing that he was working so hard, Li Zhongyong wanted to carry him on his back. He was unwilling to do so, but Li Zhongyong carried him on his back without any explanation.
There was nothing to say all the way, but early the next morning, a city appeared in front of us. This city was much larger than Muping County. When we got to the city gate, we looked up at the writing on the gate tower and realized that the city was called Jimo.
After entering the city, everyone found an inn to stay in the relatively quiet Dongcheng. Director Lin called everyone together for an interview, "Since there are survivors left, it will be a matter of time for the news to leak out. But according to my estimation, before the news spreads, we
There are still a few peaceful days left. Next, I will go out for at least three days or as many as five days. You will stay in the inn to rest and recuperate. Of the eighteen ancient bamboo slips in the box, you will each choose a few and recite them by heart. Once
Memorize it and burn the secret books immediately. These martial arts secret books are the hard work and wisdom of the predecessors.
It should be passed down to future generations and inherited from generation to generation.”
After Lin Dao finished speaking, everyone nodded.
"Master, where are you going?" Chen Liqiu asked with concern.
Taoist priest Lin waved his hand, "I will leave immediately, you stay here and wait for my return."
After Lin Taoist finished speaking, he stood up and walked out the door without waiting for anyone to say anything, "There is no need to see me off. I live in a simple way and don't get into trouble."
Hearing what Taoist Lin said, everyone could only stand at the door and watch Taoist Lin leave.
No one knew where Lin Daozhang was going, but they all heard Lin Daozhang asking the inn clerk where fast horses could be sold. Taoists do not advocate riding horses. After all, galloping horses would be disrespectful to Taoists. However, Daozhang Lin actually wanted to ride a horse this time.
Riding a horse means that he has something extremely urgent to do.
In order to ensure safety and take care of each other, the five of them did not live separately. Batulu and Li Zhongyong lived in the same room as Chen Liqiu. Since they were young and there was no suspicion of men and women living together, they were taken care of by the fourth child, Mayumi, who lived in the same room.
Since they didn't have a good rest last night, everyone took a nap after settling in. In the afternoon, the three people living next door came to Wada Mayumi's house, opened the wooden box, and took out the bamboo slips of ancient books inside.
Most of these eighteen ancient bamboo slips contain martial arts secrets, as well as internal skills, mind skills, and light skills. The eldest, Baturu, has a poor memory and is excluded. The remaining four people each have four books. Wada Mayumi has a photographic memory, and many
The two of them recited and memorized the two novels.
As the saying goes, no one is guilty of carrying a jade. These martial arts secrets obtained from ancient tombs are the source of disasters. However, although these secrets have brought disasters to everyone, we can understand why Taoist Lin brought them from the ancient tombs in the first place.
Come out, as Taoist Lin himself said, these secret books are the hard work and wisdom of the predecessors, and they should be passed down to future generations and should not be lost.
For the next few days, everyone barely left their homes, spending all their time reading, reading, and memorizing. They were sure that they could memorize the secret book and destroy it. These magical skills should be passed down to the world, but they must not fall into the wrong hands.
In the past few days, the five of them were all worried and anxious. Worrying about Daoist Lin was the main one. After all, Daoist Lin had been injured by the hidden weapon Zhong Agen sent before his death. In addition, they were worried about the future situation. They took it with them.
Sooner or later, the fact that there are a large number of lost martial arts secrets will be widely known, even if the secret is destroyed
Even if they have no nationality, they cannot prevent people from the Jianghu from encircling and hunting them down.
Time passed day by day, and at noon on the fifth day, Taoist Master Lin finally appeared in everyone's field of vision amidst everyone's eager eyes.
Taoist Master Lin returned safely, and everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone hoped to judge whether his trip went smoothly through Taoist Master Lin's expression, but Taoist Master Lin's expression was as usual, without any emotion or anger. Chen Liqiu couldn't help but asked, and so did Taoist Master Lin.
Keep silent.
"The thing I was most worried about happened," Taoist Lin said in a very calm tone. "A member of the caravan actually escaped that night. This person has already spread the news, and there are many people who covet the secret book."
Lin Dao said for a long time, but no one answered.
Taoist priest Lin added, "The more advanced the martial arts training and training, the more difficult it will be. Achieving success in the martial arts you practice will not be achieved overnight. Now our situation is worrying. In order to protect ourselves, we can only temporarily
"Before you achieve mastery in martial arts, it is essential to have weapons at hand," Taoist Master Lin said. "We will set off immediately to equip you with swords and weapons."
As soon as Taoist Lin said this, Batulu and others all showed excitement. They were only confused. After thinking about it, they suddenly realized that before he followed the others, they had already explored many ancient tombs, and except for the secret book, Taoist Lin did not allow them to do so.
They took other things in the ancient tomb at will. Batulu and others probably encountered weapons they liked in the ancient tomb, but Chief Lin strictly prohibited it, so they had no choice but to give up.
Taoist Lin started to cough when he said this. After the cough subsided, he continued, "You guys pack your bags immediately. Later we will go to the market to buy a horse and a cart. The two horses will drive the shaft and we will try to be fast."
After hearing what Chief Lin said, Baturu and the other three immediately got up and went to the next room.
Seeing that Taoist priest Lin had been coughing, Tian Zhengong picked up the pot and poured a glass of water for Taoist Lin, and put it in front of Taoist Lin with both hands.
Director Lin took the water glass and took a sip, "Hurry up and pack your things and hit the road early."
"Master is so eager, but there are pursuers behind?" Tian Zhengong asked.
"There are no pursuers," Taoist priest Lin shook his head slowly, "It's just God's will that makes people come, and time waits for no one..."