These days, the Golden Wing Tower has attracted the attention of many young warriors due to its rising reputation.
The number of participants available for filtering suddenly increases.
It's just that some people cannot fully abide by confidentiality guidelines after joining. They also need to be constantly reminded and supervised.
This kind of people can only be regarded as members of the auxiliary building for the time being.
As for the main members, there are only three people who have joined. They are all stable and tight-lipped types.
These three people shared the many chores of Qing Su and Bao Ning.
The codenames of the three people are Qingjiu, Red Jiu, and Black Jiu. Their martial arts are all above the fifth level.
There are local Wushan relatives behind them.
Such concern can further ensure his loyalty to Golden Wing Tower.
Just when Zhang Rongfang and Jin Xiu were discussing what they should buy first to prepare for the picnic.
In the shady locust forest.
In a dilapidated and gloomy Taoist temple.
Bang!
An embarrassed figure slammed into half of the door and rolled out.
The figure was covered in blood, and it could only be distinguished from the body curve that she was a plump young woman.
She was originally supposed to be wearing a hunter's leather outfit, but at this time, the dark brown fox fur coat was already stained with her own blood.
There were also cuts all over the black leather pants.
"Run! Run! The further away from here the better!!"
Chen Miaoxiang screamed in her heart, got up and ran away.
She never dreamed that she was resting in the city to prepare for hunting in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, after accidentally falling asleep, he woke up and found himself in the dark locust forest.
As soon as she woke up, she found that her original friends and bodyguards were gone.
She was alone, lying on her side in the corner of the dilapidated Taoist temple.
Moreover, there was a Taoist priest in the room where she was lying, with his back to her, his head lowered, meditating, and reciting some sutra.
She couldn't understand what the other person was saying, but her body instinctively felt a strong trembling sensation that kept stimulating her, causing her to run away quickly.
Without any hesitation, she quietly left the room and ran outside while the Taoist was chanting sutras.
It was only after she ran out that she realized that her body had suffered so many injuries without knowing when, and many of the injuries seemed as if she couldn't feel any pain at all.
This strong abnormality made her feel even more frightened about her situation.
After stumbling out of the Taoist temple, Chen Miaoxiang didn't run very far when she suddenly trembled and her steps stopped.
She stared blankly at the forest in front of her.
On the trunks of big trees, corpses with their chests pierced and nailed to the trees were hanging.
Each of these corpses does not look like an ordinary person.
They are tall and strong, and they carry more or less special waist bags that are used by Jianghu people.
Some even dropped some weapons at their feet.
But such a group of people actually died in such a deep mountain.
Chen Miaoxiang felt chills all over and felt that this was a nightmare from which she could not wake up.
She couldn't help but take two steps back.
"Xiang'er!" Suddenly, subtle shouts came from the distance.
Chen Miaoxiang became energetic and shouted hurriedly.
"I'm here!! Brother Ming!! I'm here!"
The sound of people in the distance stopped for a moment, and then it suddenly became excited. It seemed that a lot of people were coming.
"Xiang'er! Don't move where you are, I'll come to you right away! Don't move!"
The man named Brother Ming said loudly.
"I'll wait for you right where you are!" Chen Miaoxiang replied loudly with joy in her heart.
Just as the voice finished replying, she suddenly felt something was wrong.
Behind me, there seemed to be something blocking all the light...
A cold shuddering feeling surged through her body again.
Suddenly, she turned around and saw the mysterious Taoist from before, facing her, raising the iron sword in his hand high.
This man was wearing a metal helmet, and all exposed parts of his body were covered with metal.
For example, if you are wearing metal gloves on your hands, your neck will also be covered by the metal shell of the helmet.
Whoosh!
The whereabouts of the iron sword.
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Outside the locust forest.
Zhang Rongfang and Jin Xiu spread a large blue tablecloth on the ground, and then placed the food they brought on it one by one.
Then light a shot of mosquito repellent coil on one side.
Amid the lingering aroma, the two of them sat down on their knees, chatting and eating the snacks they had brought.
The place they chose was the busiest picnic area around Yinhuai Forest.
There are often hunters and herb gatherers coming in and out around here, and there is a military camp and post not far away.
So many animals and beasts dare not come near this place.
At this time, the weather turned fine, and there were many people who came to eat wild food like them.
Obviously they are not the only ones who have confidence in their own strength.
Zhang Rongfang picked up a piece of plum candy and put it in his mouth.
On the surface he was eating, but in fact he was paying attention to the chatter of other people around him and the sounds coming from the forest.
"Speaking of which, there have been very few bad cases reported in Yin Huai Lin since the last Lin Zhongying case." Jin Xiu took a sip of fruit wine, her pretty face blushing slightly.
"It is said that this place was taken over by a non-governmental organization in Wushan Prefecture called the Zhengming Society.
The presence of such organizations can indeed make the situation in Wushan better."
"Did any women come in here in the middle of the night later?" Zhang Rongfang asked.
"Yes, but many of them will be blocked by the Zhengming Society. But recently, speaking of it, there are some rumors that this place is starting to have problems again.
So when you first told me to come here, I was a little scared..." Jinxiu didn't pretend deliberately, but he was really a little scared.
"What do you mean? It started again? Why didn't you see the reporter?" Zhang Rongfang frowned.
Since the strength of the Golden Wing Tower has been greatly reduced and most of its members have been reduced, his understanding of Wushan as a whole has also become much weaker.
"The missing people are all nearby women. Previously, the government said that the case was no longer a problem and was over. Now it has started to explode again. Isn't this a slap in their face? Naturally, they dare not make it public again."
Jinxiu said, "It's because I have a cousin at home who disappeared a few days ago. After searching for her to no avail, I found out that she went to Yinhuai Forest."
"In other words, women have started to disappear again recently?" Zhang Rongfang asked.
"Absolutely. Anyway, I've heard about it in the past few months." Jinxiu nodded. "But there are sentry towers set up by the government here, so most of them should be blocked, right?"
"Yeah." Zhang Rongfang looked deep into the locust forest.
The woods are like a shrouded mist, with no direct sunlight. From the outside, you can only see ten meters inward, and then it is blocked by darkness.
Giant trees that are tens of meters high form a huge and cold understory space.
'This place...why did Gong Shuyin let me come here? Is there anything I need here?'
Zhang Rongfang was thoughtful.
Since the disappearance of people has started again here recently, and it has lasted for several months.
That means that Wushan Mansion is already helpless here.
Or maybe they are unable to afford the cost of solving this problem.
"Perhaps we can make a fire here and make some milk tea or something?"
Jin Xiuer, who was on the side, saw several stalls not far away and had already started to light a fire for barbecue, and he was immediately moved.
"Yes, yes, but I didn't bring a fire cooker. The stove can be built with stones." Zhang Rongfang nodded, recovered and smiled.
He is currently recuperating and does not practice martial arts very much every day, but only practices literary skills for a while.
After feeling so relaxed, I immediately felt much more relaxed.
"Then I'll borrow some fire. Or you can just join the gang with others." Jin Xiuer suggested enthusiastically.
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Commercial House.
"That guy Zhang Rongfang went out with Jinxiu again?"
Lu Meisha was holding the almond cake she had just bought, and her eyelids suddenly jumped when she heard the news from her personal maid Xiao Shui.
Jin Xiu has taken various initiatives these days, and even her former best friend can see his intentions.
Seeing Jin Xiuer and Zhang Rongfang getting closer and closer, she became increasingly angry.
Moreover, what made her even more confused was...
Although Zhang Rongfang does meet all the requirements of Jinxiu, her beauty will not make her take the initiative to this extent.
That Zhang Rongfang is just an ordinary person who relies on her brother.
Even if you have some talent, it will take many years to develop.
Over the years, there have been too many variables, and no one can tell whether other changes will occur in the meantime.
Therefore, when I saw my best friend taking such initiative, I even ignored the girl's family's reputation and betrayed her.
This made Lu Meisha feel even more unhappy.
"Just the two of them going together?" she asked again.
"Yes, Miss. He said he was going to some forest outside the city, but I didn't hear him clearly. Master Rongfang also said he would come back later, so you don't have to wait for him to have dinner." Xiao Shui added.
"Yeah?"
Lu Meisha was not a fool. She had chatted with her brother once before.
Both of them could see that Zhang Rongfang was hiding something, but no matter what he was hiding, the elder brother believed that he would not harm his own sister, so he ignored it.
Originally, Lu Meisha thought so too.
After all, a martial arts genius who was able to become a Taoist at such a young age once walked hundreds of miles alone just to worship a Taoist palace and obtain a Taoist certificate.
It shouldn't be as simple as you think.
But now...
That guy can even fall in love with a snobbish girl like Jin Xiu...?
"Okay, I understand, you go down first."
Lu Meisha waved her hand, looking thoughtful.
She returned to the room and put down the snacks. She sat on the chair and her thoughts were racing.
‘I know Jin Xiuer’s character very well. He is extremely utilitarian and snobbish.
She must have discovered something profitable behind her being so proactive! Moreover, this matter is most likely related to Zhang Rongfang!’
Lu Meisha felt very bright.
'But Zhang Rongfang, even if he is somewhat hidden, even if he has great potential in the future, right now, he is still just a first-class martial artist. His talent cannot be used now, and he only receives a monthly salary from the government, and he doesn't have much money.
What is there about him that Jinxiuer values?’
She thought about it and suddenly thought that since Zhang Rongfang had gone outside the city...
Not as good as...
An idea suddenly rose in her mind like wildfire.
Immediately, she did what she thought of, got up, packed her things quickly, and went out to leave.
She did not go to her destination first, but went to another place.
After being prepared.
Not long after, she changed into another dress, put on a veil and hood, and came to Zhang Rongfang's house again.
'This is a great opportunity to find out what secrets Zhang Rongfang has!'
'If he really has a secret, I'll feel at ease if I find out.'
'If he has no secret and is just bluffing, I will reveal it to Jin Xiu. My best friend immediately. I can't let her be deceived and suffer a big loss.'
Immediately, she took out a key that Zhang Rongfang left with her sister, opened the lock, and pushed the door open.
At this time, in Zhang Rongfang's study, a little red bird was slowly flying on the desk, lowering its head to eat the grains sprinkled on it.
The bamboo tubes tied to the little red bird's legs are clearly visible in the daylight.