In fact, Ye Linghua had no reason to follow them any longer. In terms of quality of life, she had helped the two of them a lot, although what she provided was no longer of the necessary level. Although the road ahead was no longer so dangerous, Xie Zhe still
He suggested that she go back home. Lian Hanshang also said that it was all his own business from now on and he could no longer trouble Ling Huan to accompany him.
"But... even the coachman should go home for the New Year. The journey is long, how should I go back?"
They were discussing this issue during lunch. When Ye Linghuan said this, the two of them were speechless. Indeed, the Chinese New Year will be coming in less than four or five days, and the only ones who are still busy making money are the vendors selling New Year's goods.
.Although there are still many coachmen, most of them have made appointments with other returnees long ago, and there is no room for Ling Yu.
"Indeed. And this year Feiyue City is colder than in previous years. It was already snowing heavily when she came out. I wonder if the roads are closed now. If she goes back directly like this..."
Xie Zhe recalled the scene when they first met.
Han Chang asked with a smile: "You are obviously not from Feiyue City, but you know a lot about it?"
"No. The last coachman returned home and only took me to Feiyue City. He said that he didn't expect the snow to fall so early this year. In the past, snowflakes only fell at the end of the year. But he introduced me to
Another coachman was able to escape from Feiyue City in order to make a harder living. Before setting off, Miss Ye caught up with him."
"I thought no one was in the car at the time." She smiled sheepishly.
Han Chang joked: "That's fate."
"Then you meet a monster halfway, which is bad luck."
"Hey, I don't like hearing this anymore."
Although they said this, the relationship between the three of them has become much more relaxed than at the beginning, and these little jokes will not be taken seriously at all. After eating and drinking, they also tentatively determined their next plan: Miss Ling Huan
It’s better to follow them and go snowing together
Yan Valley, inquire about the whereabouts of Yun Waijing. After the New Year, when they arrived at Xue Yan Valley, Ye Lingquan had to be sent home by two friends, regardless of whether Yun Waijing was here or not. She said that the two friends must
They naturally agreed to stay at home and have a meal before leaving.
For Ling Huan, the most important thing is that she also wants to use the cloud mirror to find the whereabouts of her cousin. Although she knows that she is responsible for the six paths of impermanence, she is no longer worried, but if there is such an opportunity to ask, she will always
There is no loss.
Xie Zhe was willing to go with Hanzhang, just to see what the legendary Yun Waijing looked like. He was far away from his hometown and traveling around the world just to increase his knowledge and help the people on the way. This was also what Mu Yuejun wanted. He
Although the mother at home was a little reluctant to give up, the righteousness of the world in the hearts of father and son were too similar, and she was unwilling to dissuade them.
In addition, he was also quite concerned about where the monster named Wenjiu was.
If he really becomes a man-eating monster, will Xie Zhe sit idly by and do nothing? He doesn't know, but he must think clearly before doing so. Han Sheng seems heartless, calling everyone he catches his brother, but he doesn't know how to deal with Wen.
How will Jiu's behavior react? Is it shielding or hostility? Ruo Hanshang indulges without considering the life and death of human beings. Xie Zhe knows that he is
At least the Six Paths of Impermanence will not turn a blind eye, but if they really become enemies because of different ideas... brothers turning against each other is not what Xie Zhe wants to see. He has found opportunities to mention this matter to Han Shang several times, but
They were all fooled by him. This guy was not pretending to be stupid, but had other plans. Regardless of the pros and cons, he had to keep an eye on him first.
However, this does not prevent them from becoming friends - at least for now. Only after things happen, can you think about how to make a decision.
When checking out, the shopkeeper took the money and said casually: "Business is getting harder and harder."
"Indeed, after sitting for half an hour, we were the only customers at the table. The store was too quiet, and we didn't dare to speak loudly."
The shopkeeper nodded to Ling Quan, and continued: "The door was open until noon, and only two tables of food were cooked. In the morning, a mother and daughter came. They looked like you, from a foreign country. They wanted to turn over the food in front of them.
Shan, I advised them not to go, but they just didn’t listen.”
The three of them were stunned. Han Chang asked him why.
"Oh, you three are also going to the town on the other side of the mountain, right? I thought that mother-in-law looked like a charlatan, so I asked a few more questions, and you were also heading there? Don't go there, I
This business is not doing well because of the trouble over there. I heard that there is a plague over there and the road to here is blocked. Now go there, but
There is no return." The shopkeeper looked worried, not joking at all, "It would be inconvenient to continue walking north. Even if you take a detour, I'm afraid the disease will have spread. There are no guests coming now, so the locals
All the young people working there have returned to their hometowns. There is no business left, so my shop is going to close tomorrow.”
"What kind of disease is it?" Xie Zhe became concerned.
"I don't know! The control was not strict half a month ago. Some people escaped from there. Everyone listened to what they said. It seems that at the beginning of the illness, it was just like ordinary typhoid fever, with chills, coughing, and weakness in the limbs. Question
No matter what medicine you take, it won't get better. It will only change over time.
It becomes more serious. After that, they will have a high fever, talk crazy, and can't get out of bed and walk at all. Some people will burn out their brains and start biting people everywhere, and they have to be chained up like crazy dogs. Some people just faint from the fever.
, I can’t wake up no matter what. Do you think it’s scary?”
Seems a bit...alarmist? Ye Linghua glanced at his friends whose faces were as heavy as his own. They obviously knew nothing about the situation ahead. Linghua felt a little cold, rubbed his arms and said: "It seems...
…It’s pretty scary.”
"There are more scary stories, but I don't really believe it." The shopkeeper waved his hand, "I don't know if it was transmitted by rats or insects at first. Anyway, they said that if someone with a fever bites someone, he will be bitten.
That one will also get sick. This is not nonsense
?I still believe the first part, but it’s hard to say the second part. But it’s really unsafe over the mountain... Although you can set off now and arrive in the afternoon, what if you really get sick? Even if you’re not sick, the whole town will be infected.
Even under martial law, I can’t get out..."
At this time, Han Chang suddenly stretched out his arms, put them on the shoulders of his two friends, hugged them hard, and said to the shopkeeper:
"We appreciate your kindness. Thank you for telling us in advance. Don't worry, we are aware of it. See you later."
His smile continued until he turned the corner and "turned" the two friends out of the store before putting it away. Snowflakes fell from the sky, not big, and they had just fallen. After all, it hadn't snowed yet when they entered the store.
.Han Chang stretched his arms back
, and caught a snowflake in front of his chest with his hand. The tiny white dot melted out of sight the moment it came into contact with the warmth of his palm. At this time, his expression and mood began to become consistent: his eyebrows were downward, his brows were downward.
Slightly locked, looking gloomy.
"If there really is any disease, I can't help you get in. It's cold, so you're prone to diseases."
"..."
Xie Zhe and Ling Huan looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Han Zhang continued:
"Why don't you rest here first, wait until I finish inquiring about the information... and then come back to you?"
"Don't be kidding. From here to Xue Yan Valley, it will take at least twenty days without a spiritual pulse. We have to spend years on the road. By the time you come back, it will be spring next year. What is the difference between this and leaving us alone and walking alone?
?”
"Yeah... we still have some gauze left from last time. Cover your mouth and nose, and keep distance between people. It shouldn't be so easy to get infected, right? As long as he said biting someone is not true...
"
"It's hard to say. The world is so big and full of wonders, and there have always been a lot of misfortunes and illnesses in history." Han Chang just shook his head, "If anyone gets really sick on the way, we can't bear the responsibility."
"Then what will you do if you get sick alone?" Xie Zhe also frowned, "Have you never thought that if you get sick on the road, who will collect your body?"
Ling Huan quickly said: "It won't be like this!"
"...Then you have to go. It's okay, I'm a monster, so I don't take this minor illness seriously."
"That's easy to say. Not to mention humans, even if a mad dog opens its mouth, no matter it bites a human or an animal, something will happen."
The two of them started to argue with each other, and Ye Linghua was in trouble. They argued for a while, but Linghua pushed her away. She stood between them, with her hands on her hips, and she got angry for some reason.
"We haven't arrived yet, and things haven't been done yet. Why are you arguing first? Just say a few words. Listen to me: That's it. Let's at least climb up this mountain with Han Shang and see it from a high place.
Look at what's going on in the town below. If the situation is really serious, it won't be too late for us to discuss it. We don't know anything yet, so you're asking us to back off? You're too mean."
Han Zhang didn't expect Ling Huan to say that. He was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer. Xie Zhe didn't expect that this girl would be angry, and he felt somewhat sorry for the argument he just had. He first looked at Han Zhang
Han Chang cupped his fists and bowed as an apology. Han Chang opened his mouth and said with some embarrassment:
"Hey, why are you faster than me? Logically speaking, I make decisions for you two adults. It's also my fault."
After saying that, he returned the gift to Xie Zhe and then bowed to Ling Huan. Then she smiled again and said, "That's right."
"Let's go," Xie Zhe turned around, "I don't know when the snow will stop, so don't delay."
Ling Quan's method is indeed a solution. As long as they don't walk too slowly, if the situation goes bad, they can at least turn back before nightfall. There is no need to waste time, and the three of them immediately set off towards the mountain trail. Except for them
, there was no one else on the road, not even the shadow of animals was seen. I wonder if the little guys here are more alert.
Snowflakes are gradually accumulating, although the snow has not changed. Although the sun is in the sky, it has no temperature at all. It is like a decoration, looking at the earth indifferently through the sparse snow shadow. At this moment, Ye Lingyu stopped
footsteps, says:
"Is there anyone in the bushes to the northeast?"
"Really?" Han Chang felt incredible, "Your ears are really good, I didn't even notice."
They walked in that direction. Pushing aside the snow-covered bushes, there was a lamb there. Its hair was a little dirty, somewhat similar to the mottled snow that was not completely covered.
"Is this a domestic sheep? Why is it here?" Xie Zhe felt strange.
As soon as they finished speaking, the goat noticed them and turned around slowly with its limbs. I wonder if it was frozen. It was breathing heavily and could be heard even from a distance.
