This third underground passage to find fire crickets should be the shortest one. It only takes less than five miles to reach the end. It may be related to the geological basin.
Yu Qing casually inspected the red underground space and returned with Tie Miaoqing.
Tie Miaoqing originally wanted him to rest near the end to prevent him from running around, but when the dignified Xuan-level monk thought of that unclean existence, the words came out of his mouth and he allowed Yu Qing to accompany him back.
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Passing by the uncomfortable place on the way, Tie Miaoqing could still recognize that the incense stick that Yu Qing had inserted on the cave wall had not burned out yet, and was still glowing with a little red light.
When the two came out of the cave, Zhu Shangbiao and Cheng Shanping had already finished cutting down the trees.
It's getting dark too.
A group of people rested on the spot, behind the vines hanging at the entrance of the cave, and we will talk about other things after they have rested.
Zhu Shangbiao and Cheng Shanping burned a bonfire outside the cave and chatted, which also meant they were on guard. They couldn't close their eyes while resting.
Halfway through the chat, Cheng Shanping said he would go to the mountains ahead to see what the night scene was like, but Zhu Shangbiao let him go.
Yu Qing slowly opened his eyes, glanced at the figure disappearing into the night through the gap between the vines, and then slowly closed his eyes...
Snap!
A stone fell from the sky and hit the river channel during the rainy season, which is now a ravine.
"who?"
The staff of Jianyuanzhai who were resting in the ravine jumped up in shock and yelled loudly. Deacon Cui You looked around coldly.
A hoarse voice called from the forest, "Cui You."
"Over there!" Someone pointed to the direction from which the sound came.
Cui You, who was smiling, stepped in front of the crowd, waved his hand to stop everyone who wanted to check, turned around and said: "It's none of your business, you can continue to rest." Then he flashed away.
Everyone was surprised, Wu Kuang was thoughtful, and knowing that it was probably the person who had been told by Deacon Cui to give the explanation, he immediately turned around to comfort everyone, "It's okay, it's okay, rest, everyone, rest."
It was a false alarm, but it was fine. Everyone had not yet recovered from their fatigue and felt comfortable, so they sat down one after another.
Cui You, who was rushing into the forest, saw a figure ducking towards the top of the mountain and immediately chased after him.
Two figures landed under a big tree on the top of the mountain one after another. One of them kept looking around, and the moonlight shining through the tree crown showed his face. It was none other than Cheng Shanping of Miaoqingtang.
Cui You smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous, no one is coming, it's just me."
Cheng Shanping glanced at the way his chest was wrapped after being injured, "It seems that my judgment is correct. It is you who are fighting in the old mandrill and old forest. Those 'non-monsters' are not vegetarians. How did you get from them?"
Escaped?"
Speaking of this, Cui You sighed and shook his head, "It's okay not to talk about this matter. I will naturally have my own way to escape. Let's get down to business. Did Miao Qingtang really find the Fire Cricket?"
Cheng Shanping frowned, "You didn't find it?"
Cui You sneered, with a self-deprecating tone, "I found it after looking for it, but my hands and feet were too short to reach it, and I couldn't catch one. Otherwise, why do you think I would lead my people day and night after receiving the signal you sent?"
Are you chasing after me? But it doesn’t look like you have succeeded where you are going, and it doesn’t look like you are going to return to Youjiao Port."
Cheng Shanping: "I haven't found everything yet, there's still one missing."
Cui You's eyes lit up and he said in amazement: "You caught two? Miao Qingtang actually has this ability, you didn't realize it! Tell me how you caught them."
Cheng Shanping: "Actually, Miao Qingtang didn't catch them. It was just a coincidence. On the way, I met two scholars who were going to Beijing to take the exam..." He gave an overview of the situation.
After Cui You heard this, he was stunned for a while, a little confused, "How could such a thing happen? Is there really some way to predict the future in this world?"
Cheng Shanping rolled his eyes and said, "Cui You, the two women over there are women, don't you think you have long hair and short knowledge? If you really had the ability to predict the future, would you still be in this situation? As soon as we met that kid
If he opens his mouth to deceive, it is not a good thing at first glance. He does some tricks and tricks, which is clearly some charlatanism, but Tie Miaoqing still believes in him. According to me, he should be using it.
The fireworks smoked out the fire crickets."
Cui You seemed to agree with the first words, but hesitantly heard the last words, "Is it smoke? I've tried this too, and it doesn't work."
Cheng Shanping sighed: "I have also smoked smoke here, but it has no effect. There must be something we don't understand. Judging from the signs, I guess there is something mixed in the smoke. I will catch him and torture him to extract a confession."
, naturally it will be clear to me, and then I will slap his mouth to see if he can figure out that he is in such trouble!"
Cui You waved his hand and said, "No matter what method he used, it is his ability to catch fire crickets. I just want to bring something back to the big shopkeeper to explain. Okay, no more nonsense, let's discuss how to start."
Cheng Shanping: "How else to start? Either go to the first litter and force that kid to help you find the third one. If I can force him to surrender, you can naturally do the same. Or you can wait and wait for that kid to find it."
If you catch the third one and then attack, it’s up to you.”
Cui You nodded, pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "Listening to what you said, it is very likely that he will find the third one. In this case, there is no need to make extra trouble, so just wait until he finds the third one.
Three, if you send the signal again, I will take action immediately."
"Okay." Cheng Shanping agreed, but he made a request, "You can take the fire cricket, but you must ensure the safety of Miao Qing Hall when you do it. I don't care about other people. People in Miao Qing Hall cannot die."
Cui You sighed: "The sword has no eyes, I can't absolutely guarantee it!"
Cheng Shanping immediately reminded sternly, "I'm warning you, if something happens to Sun Ping and Zhu Shangbiao, Tie Miaoqing will definitely fight tooth and nail to ruin the good things of the big shopkeeper. Ask yourself if you can explain to the big shopkeeper... You can hold me hostage and force me to do so."
Tie Miaoqing handed over the fire cricket."
Cui You thought for a while and said, "Okay, I understand. I will try my best to control it when I do it."
The two continued to whisper to each other for a while. Cui You wanted to control the situation just in case and not let the people from Miao Qingtang escape. After Cheng Shanping informed him of the detailed location, the two parted ways.
Upon returning to the station, Cui You immediately summoned everyone to get up, interrupted everyone's rest, and set off in the dark with a group of people.
It didn't take long for the group to reach the foothold of Miao Qingtang and others.
Hiding in the forest, you can see the bonfire at the entrance of the cave, and you can also see Cheng Shanping and Zhu Shangbiao sitting by the bonfire, talking and laughing.
Wu Kuang, who was accompanying Cui You and observing, was greatly surprised when he saw the two people beside the bonfire. He whispered: "Zhu Shangbiao and Cheng Shanping from Miaoqingtang? Deacon, are we tracking people from Miaoqingtang all the way?"
Now that the matter has come to a point, Cui You can no longer hide it completely from him, and reminds him in a low voice: "Brothers, please keep an eye on me, we are counting on Miao Qingtang for this mission, we are picking peaches!"
Wu Kuang suddenly realized, and then he was puzzled, "We can't catch those three bugs, what can Miao Qingtang do?"
Cui You: "I will tell you how to do it then, and you will know it naturally. It is estimated that it will take half a day to get the results. Now, let everyone take turns to rest and stare, so that you can be energetic enough to take action. Remember, be careful.
Point, don’t alert the enemy!”
"Understood." Wu Kuang nodded, but was reluctant to leave and get ready. He rubbed his hands and said hehe, "Deacon, I have an unkind request."
Cui You stared at the movement on the other side of the bonfire, "Stop talking nonsense, just talk."
Wu Kuang said hey, "I heard that the proprietress of Miaoqingtang is also here. You know that woman, with her appearance and figure, she is truly a beauty. She was just a flower in Youjiaobu back then, but she took advantage of that pretty face of Yan Xu.
How many men regret it? In Youjiao Port, everyone abides by the rules and dare not mess around. Now this woman comes here... Deacon Cui, look, I have been running around with you in this barren mountain for so long.
There is hard work even if there is no credit. How about I ask Tie Miaoqing to take care of that woman for one night?"
"Ha." Cui You smiled but looked back and stared at him, "Do you still know Yan Xu? Then do you know what Yan Xu is like now?"
Wu Kuang chuckled and said: "I heard that he seems to have been poisoned and his life is hanging by a thread. I heard that the people in Miaoqingtang tried their best to keep him alive. Tiemiao has delicate green skin and tender flesh, and can
I personally came to the Ancient Tomb Wasteland just to complete Youya's mission and save my husband."
Cui You hummed, "Then do you know why Yan Xu ended up like this?"
"Uh..." The bearded man was stunned, hearing something different from the other party's words. He instantly thought of the mark left behind Miao Qingtang's group, and immediately understood something, with a look of surprise on his face.
Cui You raised his hand and patted his shoulder, "Wu Kuang, there are many beautiful things in this world that everyone wants, but most people can only think about it in their hearts. To really get it requires strength. Temptation
Behind people's things, there are often risks hidden. Don't reach out easily. At worst, you will be humiliated, and at worst, your life will not be saved. For the sake of your safety during this period, I would like to advise you, just think about it in your heart.
Don’t touch it, understand?”
"Hey, what Deacon Cui said is, I understand. Well, I'll make the arrangements." Wu Kuang smiled dryly and stepped back.
Cui You shook his head and stared in the direction of the bonfire again...
It was not until late in the night that Yu Qing, who had regained his energy, stopped and stood up. He glanced at Cheng Shanping for the first time, and then looked outside where insects were chirping from time to time.
After he had rested, the Miaoqingtang group immediately started moving around him.
Cheng Shanping and Zhu Shangbiao began to transport the chopped wood inside, fearing to disturb Yu Qing's rest.
Sun Ping then brought the food and drink that he had prepared, and the last five bags of spiritual rice were boiled.
After eating and drinking, Yu Qing raised his hand to smooth his ponytail and went deeper into the cave alone.
The four people in Miaoqingtang replaced Cheng Shanping and Zhu Shangbiao to take a rest, Tie Miaoqing and Sun Ping were on guard, and Xu Fei and Chong'er were still hanging out.