12dz Chapter 139 Black Figure
Chapter 139 Black Figure
From Meixian to the next provincial capital, Guicheng, there are more than 300 miles without any villages or county towns.
In addition, the population is sparse, which is very conducive to some people doing certain things that can't be seen by others!
What are these activities that cannot be seen by people?
They have walked more than a hundred miles, and now there are still more than two hundred miles from Meixian to Guicheng. They believe there will be some clues.
However, the closer they are to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes for them!
Lu Qingqing immediately said to everyone: "We should try to walk along the edge of the official road. Unless there is a special situation, we will not go deep into the woods."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, Liang Pei, who was leading the way in front, suddenly turned his head and said:
"It's impossible not to go into the woods. We have to pass through the woods ahead."
And there were no other trails to choose from, so walking through the woods was inevitable.
Liang Pei's words made everyone look unhappy.
After experiencing the incidents with the wolf pack, Yaowan and Old Lady Mu, everyone was very sensitive and knew that the journey from Meixian to Guicheng would definitely not be peaceful.
However, I didn’t expect that trying to avoid it wouldn’t work, but I would have to go deeper into it!
Lu Hu immediately asked everyone to rest on the spot, and then asked Lu Qingqing to take out the map to see if they could take a detour without going through the woods?
Without even Lu Hu's instructions, Lu Qingqing had already taken out the map and spread it on the ground to look at it!
Everyone gathered around, looking at where they were and then at the road to the next city. Their faces looked unhappy and disappointed.
There is a way to go around it, but it requires passing through a high mountain!
The mountain was extremely steep, and even people were afraid to walk up it, let alone carry a bag and a black horse.
The only viable way is to go through the woods.
Lu Qingqing put away the map amid everyone's disappointed gazes.
Seeing that it was still early, they could get through the woods before dark. Lu Qingqing said:
"Uncle and aunt, I'm exploring the way ahead. If there's a situation I can't handle, I'll yell immediately. If you hear something's wrong, retreat immediately and don't come in again."
Too dangerous!
Lu Hu was the first to disapprove of Lu Qingqing going:
"Qingqing, let Zheng'er go. If something happens, he can hold on for a little longer."
Yang Liuqing also agreed with Lu Hu's proposal: "Yes, Zheng'er runs faster than a rabbit, let him go!"
Lu Yuanzheng also said: "Qingqing, since my parents are optimistic about me, then don't argue. I'll go, and you and Liang Pei stay here."
When Yang Liuqing heard him say this, he raised his hand and patted his head, saying unhappily:
"What do you mean everyone is optimistic about you? As the eldest brother, isn't it your responsibility to go?"
"That's right. Qingqing has always been the one taking the lead in everything these days, making you forget that you are the eldest brother, right?" Lu Hu also glared at his son fiercely.
Lu Yuanzheng felt aggrieved and cried out for justice:
"Dad, Mom, I didn't!"
"If you don't have it, then go ahead!"
The three of them denied Lu Qingqing's idea of exploring the route one after another, and Lu Qingqing didn't even have a chance to interrupt!
Lu Qingqing hurriedly dragged Lu Yuanzheng, who was about to go explore the road, aside, and finally persuaded her cousin to let her go!
In fact, she didn't say anything, she just asked her cousin three questions!
"Brother, are you as good at archery as I am?"
"No."
"Can you shoot the opponent in the head with one arrow?"
"No."
"Aunt Second doesn't know that if we talk about who runs faster, I actually run faster than you, right?"
"Correct."
Hearing the satisfactory answer, Lu Qingqing suddenly stood up:
"Then what are you fighting for?"
Lu Yuanzheng was speechless for a moment when he heard this.
In fact, Lu Qingqing is the most suitable person for this job.
She is bold and careful, and is good at martial arts and archery. No matter how many people there are on the other side, they may not be able to get away with it.
Lu Yuanzheng patted her shoulder and said, "Qingqing, be careful."
Lu Qingqing had already walked inside, "I see. By the way, go explain to your second uncle and second aunt."
Lu Yuanzheng suddenly felt a headache. He turned his head to look at their faces which were already completely black, and the pain suddenly became even worse.
Lu Hu and Yang Liuqing knew that Lu Yuanzheng did not stop Lu Qingqing, but instead let her go in to explore the way.
The two men were so angry that they pulled his ears and slapped him on the face. Fortunately, Liang Pei stopped them in time and prevented them from going any further!
Lu Yuanzheng touched his red ear, feeling extremely aggrieved, but he was also worried about Lu Qingqing who was going out to explore the road alone!
Lu Qingqing, who was exploring the way ahead, had already entered the depths of the woods.
In the woods in late spring, the flowers have bloomed and the grass is growing extremely lush.
Looking around, there are mountain flowers everywhere and green grass. The breeze blows gently over their heads, and a scent of flowers mixed with the fresh smell of grass hits your nose, which tastes a bit sweet!
These flowers and plants were all common types. Lu Qingqing stood by and smelled them. When she found nothing unusual, she looked up and continued walking forward.
As we walked forward, there were more woods, starting with low bushes and then towering trees.
The view gradually changed from bright to dark, and the temperature suddenly became much colder.
Lu Qingqing was wearing a single summer coat and was so cold that the hairs on the back of her hands stood up!
There was no one around, so she quickly took out an autumn coat from the space and put it on, and then she felt less cold.
Lu Qingqing quickened her pace and kept an eye on the movements around her.
Along the way, apart from the increasing number of trees and the occasional chirping of unknown birds and mountain frogs, there was nothing else unusual!
Lu Qingqing also confirmed that there were no large wild beasts living in the deep woods.
Because when she was very young, she heard the elders in the village say that if there were no insects or birds chirping in the deep mountains, it would be best to turn around and leave immediately and not go there.
Usually, in addition to miasma, such deep mountains are also the territory of large ferocious beasts. Once humans enter such deep mountains, most of them will die.
Lu Qingqing thought about the past as she walked. After a while, she passed the towering forest in front of her. The road in front of her was the same as before she entered the forest. There were only some grass and mountain flowers on both sides, and the whole place was empty and boundless. The temperature had also risen.
Lu Qingqing took off her autumn clothes and held them in her hand, her dark eyes looking at the relatively straight official road ahead.
She stood there and watched for a while, but didn't find anything unusual, so she turned back to inform her second uncle and the others.
However, shortly after she returned, a black figure suddenly appeared on a small slope on the straight official road.
The figure's eyes were as sharp as a wolf's, staring closely at the direction where Lu Qingqing disappeared, and suddenly he raised his black robe.
After a while, the figure disappeared on the small hill, and Lu Qingqing, who had already returned, knew nothing about it.