The water vapor in the air is getting heavier day by day.
Seasonal flowers poke out their buds until they are in full bloom. Some of them are impatient and have been soaked in the humid weather, wrinkled, showing a decline that is about to be defeated. Even so, if Ling Huan is still there,
, they will definitely be attracted by the still flourishing spring scenery and admire it. Unfortunately, there are only two old men left who are not so understanding of the style. They are too eager to rush to the goal and walk in a hurry, without paying much attention to this scenery.
As they headed south, the bright green grass along the road became darker and darker. Sometimes, they happened to encounter a town and could take a rest in an inn; more often, they were trekking, sleeping in the open air and eating insects.
Mosquitoes are not annoying yet, at night
The singing and chirping from far and near was already very lively. Han Sheng was used to this and was not bothered by it. He yawned, squinted his eyes and turned over, only to see that his companion still had his eyes open, staring, almost almost
Startled him.
"Why, is it so noisy that you can't sleep?"
Xie Zhe shook his head. They spent the night in the wild more than once and for all, and he was not a pampered person. It’s just that people tend to think a lot at night. Once they put aside the things they were worried about during the day, there was no need to tell the way.
Suddenly in the noise of insects at night
Amid the roar, I felt a hint of loneliness as spring is about to decline. No matter how loud the insects chirp, there are no cats chasing around at this moment, and there is no need to worry about whether the phoenix can bear the mosquito bites. There is nothing to think about, thank you.
Instead, it suddenly became difficult to fall asleep.
I don’t know where this girl is tonight, is she under the protection of the house, or is she looking up at the hazy crescent moon like them?
He didn't want to immerse himself in melancholy too much, so he changed the topic:
"I'm thinking, looking at the weather, it might rain in the near future."
"I can't say for sure, it's already rainy at this time of year." Han Chang turned over and looked at the night sky with his arms on his head, "I hope we are lucky and don't run into each other as soon as we hit the road tomorrow. If we walk a few more miles, there will be people.
You can also find shelter from the rain.”
Their luck is not bad.
Although the sky was thin the next day, it was only cloudy and misty, and it had not yet started to rain. In the moist light, the town gradually emerging in the distance seemed to be covered with a veil. Even so, the distinct black tiles and white walls were still clear.
Outlining the outline of the house made the two people who had been running around in the wild for many days subconsciously speed up their pace.
At a glance, this town felt familiar to them. The distinctive black and white wall tiles were quite similar to the Eoguang Que they had visited. However, as soon as they got closer, Xie Chehanzhang clearly felt that this place was different from the previous one.
The difference in the illusion. Maybe it’s because of the weather, and the pedestrians on the street
There are not many, but whether it is residents passing by in groups or people selling food across the street, they all carry a human atmosphere that cannot be found in Xiguang Que. Looking up close, the walls are not as white as in the illusion.
, but stained with real mottled yellowing marks eroded by wind and rain.
They still have fresh memories of the waterways extending in all directions in the Eclipse Palace. In contrast, there are no rivers here. There are more flowers than the Eclipse Palace, full of vitality and clusters of flowers. The two of them
Without taking a closer look, those sweet fragrances, either quiet or fragrant, are surging, and waves are brushing the tip of the nose, as if to persuade people to relax and savor it.
This subtle fragrance did not last long. As soon as he stepped into the town, a drop of rain fell on the side of Xie Zhe's face. The spring rain came just as soon as it came, and the sky was not even dark, and the patter of raindrops could be heard.
It sounded far and near, and the unique smell of rain diluted the fragrance of flowers and sunshine.
The rain was not too urgent, and it did not damage the flowers and leaves. Instead, it washed away the dust, making them more vivid under the trickling water from the sky. The spring scenery in the rain had its own charm, but the travelers had no time to appreciate it and were eager to find shelter. The two of them were there
They hurriedly walked through the shaded rooms with narrow eaves one after another. This was still the outskirts of the town. There were no tea houses or restaurants in sight. Fortunately, they soon saw a small shed on the side of the road and hurriedly ducked in.
There were already people there, and they seemed to be here to take shelter from the rain. They were standing at the other end of the shed. Maybe they saw them running towards them and deliberately gave up their footing. They shook their clothes, brushed off the water drops on their foreheads, and looked at their heads with cold eyes.
He looked at the sky and murmured:
"I wonder how long this rain will last."
This was more like a sigh than a question. None of them had brought rain gear. Although it was okay to brave the rain for the time being, they had to worry about the continuous spring rain getting more intense and never ending. The weather was not cold anymore, but neither the people nor the luggage were long.
It is not good to be exposed to rain, damp and cold for a long time, and it is not good to run on muddy roads.
"How far do we have to go? We only know that we have to go to the south, but the clues are too limited. It's like searching like a headless fly. Wherever we can find information along the way, we know very little about Wuyong's whereabouts."
The two were silent for a while, and Xie Zhe sighed. Han Chang patted him on the shoulder.
"But speaking of which, Lao Xie, have you noticed that along the way, it seems that we have never encountered a living corpse again? This is a good sign. Maybe it is not just our luck, but the situation is under control."
"Indeed... although there are still people who spread the word, those things have not been eliminated, but they are not as active as before." Xie Zhe pondered for a moment, "Since spring, the discussion seems to have been decreasing day by day. I don't know if it is related to the impermanence of the six paths.
It’s about hard work. Where we can’t see it, they must be doing their best for the country and the country.”
Han Chang said "Huh", as if he thought of something, and suddenly asked:
"Have you ever thought that the thing about living corpses must have something to do with the Wuyong clan? After the living corpses, there will be a proliferation of puppets, and the puppets have their hands and feet. You also said that the eyes and hair of the puppets may come from
For those dead people, so..."
Before Xie Zhe had time to think about his answer, another voice suddenly intervened in the conversation between the two.
"Excuse me for excusing me... I seem to hear you guys talking about the Wuyong family?"
They were all a little stunned, and stayed stunned for longer than usual when they heard someone interrupt. The voice was very strange, very young, and very... pleasant. Such feelings appeared in their hearts involuntarily, and they even subconsciously wished that the other person would be more careful.
To put it bluntly, it's like hearing a light, soft and clear sound played by a precious instrument, and I can't help but want to hear it play another moving piece of music.
Naturally, they would not be blinded by such thoughts. It would be too rude to ignore the other person and wait for him to speak again. Besides... Xie Zhe Hanzhang quickly turned to the other person under the awning, the one who had previously made room for them.
A woman in her own right.
To be precise, a beautiful woman.
Her long hair is strange, well-proportioned gray, and it doesn't look like it's mottled by age, but more like it has an unusual hair color itself. However, she still looks a little older, with some subtle lines.
. She bowed to them and smiled, quite understandingly, as if she was used to people's reactions when they heard her voice. She behaved as if she came from a famous family. She was not gorgeous and arrogant, but she was well-mannered, dignified and noble.
The two of them quickly returned the gift. Xie Zhe took a few more hidden glances. The clothes the women were wearing were of pure white and seemed to have dark lines, but they couldn't be seen clearly under the gray sky. Covered in the white clothes, there was a shadow.
The slightly shorter layer of blue satin complements the background color perfectly.
, made this woman look like a graceful and elegant piece of blue and white porcelain. Xie Zhe felt familiar inexplicably, and the workmanship seemed to be similar to that of Gui Hai's clothes. Could it be... just similar? After all, Gui Hai's clothes were
Long Xiao, what could this be?
"Yes, madam...my friends and I were discussing Wuyongshi. Do you also know about them?"
Han Chang responded to her question with some surprise in his heart. Is the notoriety of this group of people so well known to every household that even such a noble lady has heard about it?
"The Wuyong Family, they are notorious among monsters and monsters. It's not just a matter of a day or two." Madam nodded slightly.
Han Chang opened his eyes slightly and looked at her doubtfully. It was difficult for him to judge her identity. From what he could tell, this lady did not look like a monster... at least, not like any monster he had ever seen.
Xie Zhe beside him couldn't recognize it either, but he frowned and felt a little worried. The lady gave him a strange intuition, which seemed human but not human, and seemed like a monster but not a monster. This made him uneasily think of the evil messenger, but the woman and him
The evil angels he had seen were all very different. Could it be that she was a half-demon? That was not right. In his perception, Long Miao and her were like two different types of characters. He asked tentatively:
"It sounds like you know a lot about monsters."
"I have some friends who are monsters and have mentioned to me the evil deeds of those people." The lady sighed softly, "Anyone with a conscience who has heard about it will find it difficult to forget such ugly things.
"
There are many people in the world who regard monsters as aliens, but few people are like the Wuyong family, who persecute creatures with intelligence and emotions in a planned and regulated manner in a crueler way than they do to birds and beasts that have not yet developed their intelligence.
It is common practice for them to raise monsters, restrict water and food, and beat them with irons. They will frustrate the spirit of the monsters and harm their bodies and minds until they are forced to obey and be used by them. The Wuyong family knows the monsters well and is familiar with the characteristics of each monster.
Likes and dislikes, using non-stop noise or light to torture those with sensitive sensory nerves, or applying spells to the most vulnerable parts of monsters, and practicing repeatedly, these things are easy and common for them.
They also understand the softest point in the hearts of monsters. Not only will they not sympathize with it, but they will use it even more severely. Those who value their spouses will use their partners to coerce both parties; those who value their companions will use their siblings as bargaining chips; more importantly, they will use their siblings as bargaining chips.
Yes, it is convenient for them to threaten their parents with their children, which often works. There are also young monsters who have been treated harshly since childhood. When they were at their weakest, Wuyongshi burned the fear deeply into their hearts, until they were
Even when they have the strength to resist, they can no longer escape the shadow, and they can only obey the people of the Wuyong family. Like a calf who was timid about short whips when he was young, even when he reaches a strong age, his front hooves can break human bones, and his legs can break.
The horns can penetrate human flesh, but they are still afraid of the weak and weak whip rope of their childhood. Even if the whipping on them now is just an itch, in their eyes, it is still worth the fear like a nightmare.
In addition, the strength of the Wuyong family is strong enough to support them to use force to suppress those who do not follow. At first, they only designed to round up young or lone monsters in the wild. Then, they tried to use them to lure out the victim's own race.
Relatives and friends either coaxed or forced them to work for them. These seemingly fair transactions gradually disappeared with the growth of Wuyong's power, leaving only the servitude of one party absolutely over the other.
In the end, even with all these means, Wu Yongshi was no longer satisfied. It was time-consuming and laborious, and a lot of materials had to be lost. The ambitious Wu Yongshi was stingy with many efforts and wanted to achieve greater results with smaller efforts.