Wang Shan said that Miao villages are different from each other, and some villages do have canteens.
He didn't know whether to sell chewing gum, but if he wanted to determine the identity of the other party based on the chewed gum, this was obviously not advisable.
"Don't be fooled." Ji Qinghe shrugged and said, "There are many monkeys in the mountains, jumping around. Your sight is blocked by weeds and branches. It's normal for you to admit your mistake."
Tieshan shook his hands and twitched the corners of his mouth: "Can monkeys chew gum?"
"Yes, the monkeys in Kunlun Mountain can also eat melon seeds." Ji Qinghe said seriously: "If you don't believe it, you can ask my senior sister and Pei Chuan. Monkeys are smarter than you think."
"I remember that Master Baiyou once raised a white monkey. He ate and drank water and imitated Kunlun disciples in sword practice. It was very impressive."
"Even my father praised it for its spirituality and said it was not an ordinary thing."
Pei Chuan nodded and said, "There is such a thing, but after the death of Master Baiyou, the white monkey disappeared."
Tieshan sneered, flicked the chewing gum away, and said calmly: "Then tell me where the monkey's chewing gum comes from."
"You can steal it." Ji Qinghe quickly replied: "Monkeys are agile and silent. Is it difficult to steal some food from the village?"
"Don't say that ordinary people can't guard against it, but my father is very powerful, right? The monkeys in Kunlun Mountain stole the Dragon Tiger Pill he refined and ate it as candy. He knew nothing about the whole process and even suspected that I took it for fun."
Tieshan waved his hand and said: "That man was wearing a blue coat and his hair is longer than mine. I saw this with my own eyes and there is no way I can be wrong."
"In addition, Pei Chuan and I found footprints where he hid and stayed."
"Don't tell me that the monkey stole the chewing gum, and also stole the clothes and shoes, and they still fit so well."
"This..." Ji Qinghe couldn't refute, frowning in thought.
Pei Chuan said: "Okay, the boat will go straight when it reaches the bridge. No matter whether the other party is following us intentionally or encounters us accidentally. If he really wants to harm us, he must take action?"
"Water comes to cover it, and soldiers come to block it. Whether it's a mule or a horse, you won't know until it slips away."
"Sister, what do you think?" Pei Chuan looked at Lingxi.
"Well, keep going up the mountain." Lingxi said nonchalantly: "The purpose of our trip is to help Su and Xiao Yuer find their relatives."
"Those who have no grievances or enmities should not attract hostility even before they arrive at Mojiazhai."
"Perhaps it's just like Qinghe said, it's just wild monkeys in the mountains misbehaving."
Lingxi secretly blinked at us, turning his head away from the gray-faced Wang Shan without leaving any trace.
This guy was holding a woodcutter in his hand and showed fear on his face, as if he was retreating.
Tieshan understood and immediately shouted: "Damn, I didn't sleep well last night, I must be hallucinating."
"What about the blue coat? It's probably because the leaves are mixed together and it affects my vision."
"Yes, yes." Pei Chuan responded: "The footprints, I think those footprints are blurry and not like today's at all."
Wang Shan raised his head and looked at us, his pale face recovering slightly.
He took a long breath, forced a smile and said, "Then, continue up the mountain?"
"Let's go, don't waste time." Pei Chuan pulled Wang Shan enthusiastically and deliberately changed the subject: "Brother Wang, your old cigarette is good, how does it taste? How about you lend me a few puffs?"
"Sure, as long as you don't mind it." Wang Shan handed the tobacco stem to Pei Chuan generously and boasted: "I grow the tobacco leaves myself and can't buy them on the market."
"It looks rough, but it's very smooth when you smoke it. It doesn't sting your nose, it doesn't feel bitter, and it's no worse than your 180-yuan filter."
"Here, I'll mix some mint leaves for you and take one bite into your lungs to cool your heart."
Wang Shan lit his pipe proudly and signaled Pei Chuan to take a few puffs.
"Well, I didn't lie to you, did I?" Wang Shan asked expectantly.
"Oh, not bad, it's really good stuff." Pei Chuan exhaled smoke and said with a contented expression, "Brother Wang, you clear the way in front, I'll enjoy it from behind."
"Hahaha, then you smoke." Wang Shan smiled happily when he received Pei Chuan's approval.
