Qi Ning once again left the stone room and returned to the stone path he had just entered. Although he was used to bringing fire sticks with him when he went out, he only took three sticks with him at most. He had already used two before, but he only had the last one left in his hand. .
A fire stick can only last for more than half an hour at most. At this time, I suddenly realized that if I really have to use the cold blade to dig out the stone path bit by bit, I am afraid that I will have to work in a dark environment for a long time. .
The cold blade is indeed a rare magic weapon, cutting iron like mud, but in the end, it is just a weapon. Qining didn't know how long the blocked road was. He couldn't even be confident as he dug the stone path. In the past, the cold blade could remain safe and sound. Using this sharp weapon to dig hard rocks would definitely cause damage to the cold blade. Qining certainly did not want to take this tactic unless it was absolutely necessary, but the current situation could only be like this.
He inserted the fire stick diagonally into the wall, held the cold blade in his hand, and approached to the edge of the collapsed stone pile. Qin Ning knew without thinking that the collapse of the tunnel had been planned in advance, even if he did not pursue it tonight. When the holding treasure boy comes here, the other party will also find other ways to lure him out.
He found the right place and used the cold blade to dig on the pile of rocks. To be fair, the cold blade was indeed very sharp. The blade cut through the rocks very easily.
The biggest advantage of the cold blade is that it is a weapon that can cut iron as well as mud. It is also easy to carry on the body and is not easy to be discovered. However, at this time, the shortcomings of the cold blade are revealed again.
It was too small, and the area that could be dug each time was really limited. It was like using a small ax to chop wood when cutting mountains and rocks. It took Qining a while to dig out less than one step, and the ground was broken. Stones are already piled on the ground.
Qi Ning grimaced, knowing that he was too optimistic before. He remembered that he walked for a long time after entering the stone path. If it was blocked from the entrance, at the current speed, even ten days and a half would be enough. It may not be possible to dig the exit, and the most terrifying thing is that Qining remembered that he entered from the study room, and the stone steps were from downwards. In other words, if even the stone steps were blocked, he would have to dig upward. , which is several times more difficult than digging directly forward now.
Although he is not depressed yet, Qining also understands that his current situation is really dangerous.
Suddenly hearing footsteps coming from behind, Qining turned around and saw Mrs. Suying holding an oil lamp in her left hand and a bowl of water in her right hand.
"Master Marquis, take a drink first." Mrs. Suying was slightly surprised when she saw the blocked passage. She handed over the water. Qining reached out to take it and drank it all. He saw Mrs. Suying holding the lamppost in the stone room. He took down the oil lamp and asked, "Madam, is there any lamp oil down here?"
Mrs. Su Ying shook her head and said: "Every few days, someone will come down and add more lamp oil. I just took a look and found that there is not much lamp oil left. It can last for about a day."
Qi Ning smiled bitterly and said: "In other words, one day, we won't be able to see anything." Looking at the fire fold in his hand, there was not much left, and he couldn't hold on for a short while.
Mrs. Suying also showed a trace of worry on her brows and asked: "Master Marquis, can this road be opened?"
"It's very difficult." Qining said matter-of-factly: "I only have this weapon as a tool in my hand. I don't know how long it will last, and I don't know how far the blockage is."
Mrs. Suying's pretty face also showed distress.
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Madam, there is no need to worry. We are still alive and have enough food and water to last for a while. We can always find a way."
Mrs. Suying sighed quietly: "It doesn't matter to me, but Mr. Hou is trapped here, and there must be many people outside who are worried."
Qi Ning heard a hint of sadness in Mrs. Suying's words. He knew that Mrs. Suying had been like a bird in a cage these years. She had been in contact with too few people, and there may not be many people in this world. Relatives, otherwise her childhood teacher lost her father, so she should have been raised by her relatives, but she was sent to Fengjian Villa to live with others, which also proved that she did not have many relatives in this world.
Qi Ning thought for a moment and then said: "Madam, have you ever thought about it? The boy holding the treasure knew that Madam was also here, but he blocked the road. Although the purpose was to get rid of me, he also harmed Madam." After a slight pause. , then said: "Does the boy holding the treasure not care about Lu Shanghe's face?"
Mrs. Suying smiled calmly and said: "Master Hou just said that the boy holding the treasure is Ksitigarbha's. When they found Lu Shanghe, they were just using Lu Shanghe. Now that Lu Shanghe is plotting against the gang leader, he can't protect himself. Ksitigarbha can only I'm afraid that I have given up on Lu Shanghe, so how can the boy holding the treasure care about my life or death?" Youyou sighed: "No one in this world cares about my life or death."
Qi Ning originally wanted to mention Xiang Baiying, but he knew that Mrs. Suying had a lot of resentment towards Xiang Baiying, so he simply didn't mention it and said softly: "Madam, you don't have to think like this. You don't need too many people to care about you when you are alive. Even if there is only one person who cares about you, this life is enough."
"Someone who cares about you?"
Qi Ning smiled and said: "As long as there is such a person, he will be happy for you when you are happy, and he will be sad for you when you are distressed. If something happens to you, he will protect you at all costs, even his life." , having this one person is better than having countless friends.”
Mrs. Su Ying murmured to herself: "Protect at all costs...!" After a moment of silence, she finally smiled with unparalleled grace and asked softly: "What did the Marquis mean by not at all costs? Is it to protect someone? , don’t care about good and evil?”
"This...!" Qi Ning was stunned for a moment, then sighed: "When you are deeply in love, you may have forgotten good and evil, and who can evaluate good and evil?"
Mrs. Suying nodded slightly and said, "Does the Marquis have such a person in his heart? Or... is there such a person in this world who cares about you?"
Qining thought for a while and finally smiled and said: "Maybe."
Mrs. Suying smiled lightly and said, "Master Marquis, go have something to eat first. Let's think about whether there are any other ways."
Qi Ning knew that apart from opening the passage, there was really no better way at the moment. However, he thought that if he really wanted to dig the passage, he would naturally have to make a good plan and save the food and water in the stone chamber. He nodded and said : "That's fine."
The two returned to the stone room. There were two oil lamps in the stone room. Qining didn't say much and went over to blow out the other oil lamp to save oil. Mrs. Suying understood what Qining meant and asked: "Master Hou." , should this lamp be blown out too?"
Qi Ning smiled and said: "There's no rush." He went over and checked the bucket in the corner of the room. It was full of water. The water source was sufficient. He saw the fruits and snacks on the table. Although they were rich, they were not much. If After opening the food, Qining believed that he could eat it all in one meal, and asked his wife: "Madam, is this the only food in here?"
Mrs. Suying nodded slightly: "They send some food here every two days, and they don't store food here."
Qi Ning thought that this was natural. After all, Mrs. Suying was Lu Shanghe's wife. Although she was imprisoned here, proper arrangements must have been made. The boy holding the treasure followed Lu Shanghe's instructions and sent people to deliver food every day. Very simple thing.
"Is there any sharp weapon here?" Qining said, "I'm just worried that this dagger won't be dug to the end."
Mrs. Suying shook her head and said, "I didn't see any weapons. Lord Marquis can look for them and see if there is anything we can use."
In fact, the situation in this stone room is clear at a glance. Qi Ning has observed it several times before and found no useful sharp blades at all. This is also reasonable. After all, this place is used to imprison Mrs. Suying, so naturally it is impossible to place it in it. What weapons.
He scanned around again and found that there was indeed nothing available. He was a little frustrated, but it didn't show on his face. Mrs. Suying put the oil lamp on the stone table, walked to the bed and sat down. Qining suddenly thought of something and squatted down. He lowered his body and looked under the bed. His gaze happened to pass by Madam's legs. At first glance, this action seemed a bit careless. Madam didn't know what Qi Ning was thinking, so she couldn't help but pinch her legs. Qin Ning noticed that Madam This action suddenly made her feel a little embarrassed. She smiled and said, "Madam, please don't misunderstand me. I... I just wanted to see if there was anything under the bed."
Qi Ning had checked almost every corner of the stone house, except under the bed. Although he knew there was little hope, in this situation, any extra discovery might help the situation.
Mrs. Su Ying finally understood, stood up, and said: "I haven't looked down here, but... there shouldn't be anything down here." But she still walked to the table, took the oil lamp in her hand, Under the bed was the darkest place, so it was natural to need an oil lamp to see clearly. Mrs. Suying was considerate and understood what Qi Ning meant, so she took the oil lamp in hand to help illuminate it.
Qi Ning saw Mrs. Su Ying pick up the oil lamp and immediately walked to the bedside and approached the stone bed. A faint fragrance filled the air from the clean bedding. He knew that it was Mrs. Su Ying's body fragrance left on the bedding and squatted down. Lowering her body, Mrs. Su Ying was about to squat down to help take the light, but Qi Ning stretched out her hand. Mrs. Su Ying hurriedly handed the oil lamp to Qin Ning. Qin Ning took the oil lamp and looked under the bed, and suddenly his expression paused. , Mrs. Su Ying observed the words and asked: "Master Hou, is there... something down there?" She couldn't help but lift up her skirt, squatted down next to Qi Ning, and looked under the bed.
There was indeed a lot of space under the bed, but Mrs. Suying saw at this moment that there was a package placed in the corner under the bed. The package was obviously very old and covered with dust. She didn't know where it was in the corner. How long it has been stored.
Qining and Mrs. Suying looked at each other and asked with a smile: "Madam, guess what will be in that package?"