I smiled and nodded. I don’t know when, but I started to like listening to her arrangements. I felt that every word and every thing she said was just right, calm and appropriate, and I unconsciously felt dependent on her.
The booklet has a total of twelve pages, and indeed there is not a single word, all are simple white drawings.
The electric coffee pot was steaming. Gu Qingcheng took out two gold-rimmed coffee cups, saucers, spoons, and sugar cubes from the suitcase. He lowered his head and asked, "How many pieces of sugar do you want?"
Before I could answer, she had already lifted up her long hair and asked and answered herself with a smile: "A thoughtful person like you might like no sugar or just a piece of sugar, right? Because you need to keep your head clear at all times.
, and you want to be able to enter combat status at any time, right?"
She is right, as if wearing strange see-through glasses, she can see through all my thoughts. Whenever I encounter a major problem, I always like to drink coffee without sugar. The astringent feeling from the tip of the tongue to the base of the tongue will make
It gives me goosebumps all over my body, which is more effective than any refreshing drug.
"A piece of candy, thank you." I like this considerate side of Gu Qingcheng, which is similar to Su Lun, but more comfortable than Su Lun.
The booklet is thread-bound, and the paper used should be Xuanzhou paper, which was the most widely circulated between the two Song Dynasties. The quality is medium to high. From the analysis of ink marks, the ancestors of this generation of the Li family must be well-educated and knowledgeable people, and they even mixed it when painting.
Incorporating Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Lanting Collection", every detail depicted is uninhibited and free.
This senior's innovation and flamboyance would be a good thing elsewhere and would definitely be praised, but it just doesn't work here. Once the brushwork, beautification, and refinement of what he traced were changed, the difference from the original would be huge.
On the first page, the most eye-catching thing is of course the strange man with square eyes sticking out of the carriage. His eyes are about the same size as ordinary people, and they are square, as if they are forced into the eyes of people.
He picked up two gambling dice and deformed his good eye sockets.
In the records of strange events in various countries, there is no square-eyed monster, and except for the eyes, his nose, mouth, and ears are all normal. This situation is very similar to an ordinary person wearing a pair of square-lensed glasses.
generally.
The army's action team is very long, everyone is wearing ancient armor, and is advancing on the rugged mountain road. The painter's point of view is looking back from the left front of the weirdo in the carriage, and he can clearly see the other person's face.
"Feng, I am more concerned about the second picture. Although it is a bit far-fetched, intuitively, it is very related to this strange tunnel." Obviously, Gu Qingcheng had read through the album in a short period of time and had a comprehensive understanding of it.
opinion.
In the middle of the second page, there is a palm-sized five-pointed star with outward connecting lines on all four corners, leading into a slightly smaller five-pointed star, and then the second five-pointed star also has four outward connecting lines.
lines, with more subtle branches appearing again on each connection.
"Star-shaped extended structure?" I thought to myself. It is very laborious to describe this structure in words, so Li Kang skipped this section when describing it. Fortunately, it is only a planar structure, if it is an extremely complex three-dimensional star-shaped structure
, simply cannot be described in words.
"Look at the empty corner of the big star. There are patterns of guqin on the left and right. Wind, if we interpret it as the tunnel we are about to enter, is it barely feasible?"
Gu Qingcheng presented his thoughts layer by layer, and finally came the key point of the incident.
The tent's curtain was rolled up, and looking out diagonally, one could just see the empty tunnel entrance.
According to Gu Qingcheng's understanding, Li Kang's heirloom is related to the Afang Palace Su Lun is looking for, so this picture can probably be regarded as a road map for progress.
Gu Qingcheng suddenly chuckled: "I know my idea is a bit crazy. After all, it is almost an impossible task to create so many star-shaped passages in the heart of a mountain. It will cost a lot to use such a clumsy maze technique to prevent treasure hunters from entering.
It takes so much time and energy that it’s not worth it.”
I used a pencil to draw a small cross in the center of the big star, and smiled lightly: "Whether the star-shaped maze exists can be confirmed before noon. In this way, things will become more complicated and confusing." I did not deny her statement.
It’s just that everything needs to be verified. There are so many star paths, which one is the most correct?
When I turned back, in addition to seeing the huge "egg", I also discovered two strange things. One of them showed a python with its head held high.
A little further back, there is something like a pair of fish fins. Pictures of this strange snake have been seen in the American "Discover" magazine. The capture location should be the Mexican jungle in Central America, not southwest China.
Border.
The other picture shows two tall stone tablets and a horizontal plaque. The words on the stone tablets are "Langu" and "Tianti", while the words on the horizontal tablet are "Afanggong". The font used
It was adapted and created by Prime Minister Li Si after the Qin Dynasty unified the world.
Now I finally understand that the ancestors of the Li family who handed down these pictures were really illiterate, but they copied the characters on the stele and plaques without treating them as "characters" at all.
"Feng, I've read these paintings ten times, and I can roughly clarify my ideas. The armor style of those armies is definitely that of the Qin Dynasty army. What's the point of them escorting this square-eyed weirdo into that egg?"
Gu Qingcheng held the coffee cup and fell into deep thought - she liked to ask herself a series of questions and then answer them one by one to clarify her thoughts. This scientific way of thinking was originally created by the famous American motivational expert Carnegie
, and then slowly spread to countries all over the world.
"Miss Gu, I must tell you that this booklet is just a copy, not the original. Li Kang said that the original had been reduced to ashes in the war, which is absolutely unbelievable. I know that he would hide the original on his body, but it is not convenient to reveal it immediately.
I hope he can take the initiative to hand it over." I believed in my own judgment. Li Kangqiqi's expression said everything, and I suspected that there would be more shocking secrets hidden in the original document. Otherwise, the price of 500,000 yuan would have been lost long ago.
Causing him to tell everything.
Gu Qingcheng softly said "Oh" and looked up and sighed: "We have received too little information. Facing the unpredictable tunnel, we may be severely hit at any time..."
She pointed to the page open in front of me: "Look, the snake with wings is very poisonous and will seal its throat when it sees blood. I remember that the Mexicans worship this kind of thing as the 'Longbacan God'. It is said that it has the ability to absorb human beings."
The strange abilities of the soul.”
I smiled and nodded: "Yes, I have read all that information. However, unless snakes can also have the ability to shift time and space, how can we explain that they come from far away Central America to Asia?"
Gu Qingcheng suddenly raised his eyebrows, showing an expression that was half a smile but not a smile. In an instant, I understood: "Ah, I'm sorry, I made a fundamental mistake - the discovery of flying snakes in Central America only happened a few hundred years ago, and
When the ancestors of the Li family drew these brochures, it was two thousand years ago, which can only show that this is the birthplace of the flying snake."
Without her timely correction, my thinking would definitely deviate and get further and further away from the right path. After a brief moment of embarrassment, I closed the book and quietly enjoyed the cup of coffee in front of me that was almost cold.
At ten o'clock in the morning, an hour and a half after Uncle Wei led the troops into the cave, he reported to us for the first time through the intercom: "The effect of using smoke for orientation is good. Everyone has abandoned the compass. The current position is one hundred meters away from the entrance of the cave.
Fifty meters. The ground and the cave roof no longer expand at an acute angle, but return to a horizontal state. The height of the stone pillars is about forty meters. There are no more than thirty-three pillars in each horizontal row, but the diameter is the thickest.
It reached three meters. It can be concluded that we are standing in a horizontal depression, like a flat-bottomed frying pan used on an induction cooker."
Gu Qingcheng briefly told him: "Be careful of unknown creatures on the ground. If you find any danger, retreat immediately."
Uncle Wei's tone was very confused: "We didn't find anyone who disappeared last night. Along the way, there were no traces that could prove the existence of large beasts. I will tell everyone to be careful."
The "frying pan" theory he mentioned made me feel uneasy. It was a bit like the ominous omen that the ancients often said: "Man is a knife and I am a fish."
"I want to talk to Li Kang—" Gu Qingcheng put down the walkie-talkie and stood up with a calm face.
I pondered: "I have already offered him a price of 500,000 RMB. Now I suspect that if he refuses to produce the original document, it is no longer a question of the price. Even if I raise it to 5 million yuan in one go, he may not be able to pay it."
Give us."
Gu Qingcheng stared at my face and suddenly changed the subject: "Feng, the ancients said, 'Man perishes for wealth, and birds perish for food.' This sentence will always apply to us people on earth. Regardless of birth, old age, illness, or death, as long as we are still standing
On this planet, if we still breathe in oxygen and spit out carbon dioxide, as well as the emotions and desires of men and women, we will definitely not be able to escape the scope of these two sentences.”
Her eyes sparkled with wisdom, and there was a faint sweet smile at the corner of her mouth, which was extremely elegant and luxurious.
I tried to keep up with her jumping thoughts: "What do you mean, Li Kang doesn't want money and comes with his own personal purpose? He is not just to earn the commission from Su Lun, but he wants to use the power of the expedition team
, to achieve your wish?”
Ancient caves in deep mountains, surrounded by snakes and insects, are often associated with gold and silver treasures. Every greedy and extortionate person in history will always leave a way out for himself before the power collapses, and bury the mountains of savings in advance.
.
Gu Qingcheng waved his arm, as if to drive away some chaotic thoughts: "Maybe! In life, if you don't have a passionate pursuit of value, who would travel thousands of miles to a deep ravine and have to
Are you always ready to challenge all kinds of extreme dangers? We should carefully guess Li Kang's thoughts next, he is the key to unlocking the mystery."
Suddenly there was a rapid tremor on the roof of the tent. Gu Qingcheng looked up and sighed in a low voice: "The north wind is getting stronger and stronger, which doesn't seem to be a good thing. Unfortunately, we don't have the ability of the ancients to tell good or bad luck from the wind, so we can only rest assured
Waiting for the news from Uncle Wei."
I looked at her profile and asked about the topic: "Miss Gu, since everyone has a goal to pursue, why did you come all the way from Hong Kong Island?"
Gu Qingcheng smiled and did not answer me immediately. Instead, he took out a delicate black paper box from the suitcase. After opening the lid, he found a three-inch revolver wrapped in white satin. It was a brand new pistol.
It is an American black pistol. The blue color on the barrel exudes a faint cold air. Two identical stars and stripes are engraved on both sides of the gun handle.
"This is my weapon. Of course, in front of a master of martial arts like you, it may not be considered a self-defense weapon. It can only be used as a mini toy, right?"
She was very modest, opened the paper box next to her, took out six yellow bullets, and slowly filled them into the magazine.
"Ms. Gu, you haven't answered my question yet - can sixteen guqins or unknown treasures move your heart? As far as I know, Mr. Gu's bank deposits and collections are worth enough to squander for three generations. I don't believe it.
You will run for money again." There is no exaggeration in my words. I remember that during the Hong Kong Island Government's property declaration operation the year before last, official data showed that Gu Zhijin's personal property was twice that of the Queen of England. He is definitely an enviable person.
Crazy super rich man.
"Those, aren't they enough?" She smiled half-heartedly, returned the wheel to its original position with a "pop", slowly raised it, and aimed toward the door.
This reason is not sufficient. Her expression tells me that there must be something hidden in it, but as long as it is a question that a girl is unwilling to talk about, she will definitely keep it secret, and no matter how much I ask, there will be no results.
"Okay, then let's verbally sign this gentlemen's agreement for the time being. All the proceeds from the expedition will belong to you, and Su Lun and I will not get a penny of it. Of course, I believe you have a way to transport certain contraband across the border.
"
The hour hand pointed to twelve o'clock at noon. After I flipped through the album for the second time, I felt it was necessary to talk to Li Kang. I believe in my sixth sense, and Gu Qingcheng's argument is basically the same as mine, and I think he will be right.
This expedition process played the most important role.
"I will always guard the walkie-talkie and contact you at any time." She put the pistol on the table and leaned side by side with the walkie-talkie.
Before leaving the tent door, she added with concern: "Wind, be careful."
The north wind has indeed strengthened, and all the tents were blown by the strong wind, making random noises.
Four doors to the right is Li Kang's tent. When I walked to his door, Tang Xiaogu's laughter came out: "You lost, and you cheated again. You asked me to draw a turtle on your face."
…”
Tang Xiaogu, who joined halfway, has become a burden to the team. Fei Ying complained several times, wondering how he could send her back to Tangmen safely.
I opened the door curtain and went in. Tang Xiaogu was dancing and dancing on the mattress with his bare feet. He was holding a colored pen in his hand, and his head and face were covered with red streaks. I didn't know he drew them.
It was still written by Li Kang.
Although Li Kang kept smiling, his smile was extremely bitter and devoid of happiness. His eyebrows were furrowed, probably because he was trying his best to think about a certain problem, so that when he saw me coming in, he was a little confused.
I was confused for a moment and a little surprised.
I once carefully recalled his luggage when he moved from the Concubine Palace to He Jishang's village. Except for a small black travel bag, there was nothing else. So, where would the original be placed? Like the kind that has been circulated for two years.
Thousand-year-old linen must be very fragile. Even a slight collision and friction will turn it into a pile of useless scraps.
"Mr. Feng, are you looking for me?" He stood up, his hands hanging neatly beside his trouser pockets.
Tang Xiaogu looked at me sideways, bent her knees and jumped off the mattress, shaking her two braids, and protested loudly: "He is playing with me, he can't go, he can't leave!" Her eyes were 100% pure and innocent.
, if there are good people in the Tang Sect in Central Shu, she must be one of them.
"The adults have something to do, little sister, go out and paint by yourself, and be obedient." Li Kang was very good at coaxing children. He took out two pieces of white paper from his bag and stuffed them into Tang Xiaogu's pocket.
Tang Xiaogu stared, shook his braid in dissatisfaction, and ducked out from under the door curtain.
"The little girl is very cute, isn't she?" Li Kang straightened up and looked at me with some hostility.
I smiled and nodded: "Yes, if her life experience has nothing to do with the Tang Sect in Sichuan, she will definitely be more popular than she is now. You are not a person in the world, and you don't understand the high horror of those four words."
Apart from the satchel, he had no personal belongings, but such a narrow and cramped bag could never be used to store extremely fragile linen. In less than a minute, I had quietly observed the entire tent, but
No target found.
Li Kang smiled bitterly: "Mr. Feng, I'm not lying. Our family really doesn't have that original copy. Otherwise, as long as we can sell it for more than 100,000 yuan, my father and I's life will definitely be greatly improved, and we won't have to work for others so far away."