The mountain road is extremely steep, and it can't even be called a road at all. Although the heroes have traveled all over the world and are well-informed, it is difficult to see such a dangerous place.
After walking for more than two hours, we still haven't reached the halfway point of the mountain. There are misty clouds at the top, and we can't see where the main peak is, let alone how high it is.
Qining's inner strength was deep, and he didn't feel tired at all. He just saw misty clouds on the mountainside, like smoke and mist, even with a hint of dark gray, like a haze.
Everyone originally thought that the Black Lotus Sect would definitely set up a trap to hinder the attack on the mountain. However, for more than two hours, not only did not a single person be seen, not even a single trap was set.
There were places where it was extremely easy to set traps, and the heroes were very careful, but they all got through safely.
There was silence in the mountains, and not even a sound of birds or animals was heard.
After walking for more than an hour, it was already noon. I don't know if it was because of the clouds and smoke lingering on the mountain, but the entire sky seemed gloomy and rather dim.
Unknowingly, Qining found that there was a faint mist surrounding the surroundings, but the mist was quite light, and hundreds of people could still see each other quite clearly.
Junior Brother Lan said softly: "Go up further and the fog will become thicker. Everyone must be careful as the local Black Lotus Demon sneak attacks."
Many people thought that no one was blocking them along the way. It seemed that the Black Lotus cultists were also worried that the sacrifice would be too great, so they wanted to conserve their strength. There was fog surrounding them at this time, and the Black Lotus cultists were very familiar with the mountainous terrain. , when you reach a high place, once the thick fog blocks your view, the Black Lotus Cult members will take the opportunity to make a sneak attack, so they must be careful.
The road up the mountain was no longer a road, but a jagged rock. Everyone could only spread out and climb up individually.
After Qining Rendu's two meridians were opened, his internal energy was connected and his body was as light as a swallow. Although he was not as good as a real Qinggong master, it was not too strenuous to climb such a steep mountain wall.
Among them there are many experts in Qinggong, who are agile in movement and can climb as fast as a monkey.
Although the purpose of this group of heroes is to encircle and suppress the Black Lotus Sect, they also have the intention of making a name for themselves. When they have the opportunity to show their strengths, they will naturally not be polite.
At one time, I saw only a dozen masters of Qinggong, who were like monkeys jumping between the mountain walls. Their movements were light and extremely fast, and they were able to show their faces in front of everyone.
Qi Ning saw this and thought that this time the Shenhou Mansion had summoned a group of tycoons from the world, and there were some powerful masters among them.
After all, each sect selects elites to come, and while they have lost the prestige of their own sect, people in the world are like carps crossing the river. Although those who come out this time may not all be top-notch players in the world, they can definitely be regarded as elites. Gather.
Although Qining could easily climb the mountain wall, he was still far behind the dozen or so experts in Qinggong.
Suddenly I heard a voice shouting from above: "Who is it?"
This voice came suddenly, and everyone didn't know who it was. They were almost all on guard subconsciously. They only heard the voice of Junior Brother Shenhou Fulan: "What's the situation?"
"There is someone there." Someone from above shouted: "It must be the Black Lotus Demon. We surrounded him first."
Qi Ning frowned, wondering whether the Black Lotus really really launched a sneak attack in the thick fog? Although the surrounding fog at this time could not be said to be extremely thick, it was already quite blurry from three meters away.
Qi Ning's eyesight was not weak, and he could vaguely see figures moving above him. He heard a few more shouts, and soon heard someone shouting: "Caught it, damn, it's a little brat."
Many people quickly climbed up, and Qining also climbed up quickly. When he reached a stone platform, he saw that the front was suddenly much clearer, but it was a large stone platform that was quite empty. Several shadows gathered there. He caught a glimpse of Junior Brother Lan. The shadow passed by and quickly followed. When he got close, he saw clearly that five or six people were holding weapons and surrounding the shadow.
The shadow squatted on the ground, and he couldn't look very carefully for a moment. Then he moved closer, and then he realized that it was actually a child.
The child was thin, wearing gray linen clothes, and had no hair on his head. He squatted on the ground, hugged his knees, and lowered his head. He seemed to be very afraid.
"Hehe, it turns out he's a little bastard." More than ten people gathered from behind. When they saw it was a child, someone immediately cursed: "There are black lotus monsters on the mountain. Just chop them off with one knife."
"Look up." Someone yelled, "You bitch, who are you?"
The child raised his head slightly, and everyone saw clearly that the child was only seven or eight years old, and his appearance was quite handsome, but his left eye was condensed into a scar, and when connected together, he only had one right eye.
Everyone looked at each other and felt very strange.
Junior Brother Lan looked at it carefully and asked in a deep voice: "Who are you and why are you here?"
The child's one eye blinked, as if frightened by the cold weapons all around, he was in a daze and did not dare to speak.
Junior Brother Lan's tone was slightly gentler and he said with a smile: "Little guy, you don't have to be afraid. We are not bad people. Do you live on this mountain?"
The child was still in a daze and said nothing.
A person on the side sneered: "It's difficult for us to get up from this place. It's impossible for a small child to climb here on his own. He must be the Black Lotus Demon." He took a step forward and put the big knife on the child's neck. He said sternly: "You little bastard, if you don't say anything, I'll chop your head off with a knife."
Seeing the fear in the child's eyes, Qi Ning said in a deep voice: "Stop." He squeezed forward from the crowd, frowned and said: "Put away the knife."
When the man saw Qi Ning wearing the clothes of an official in the Shenhou Mansion, he frowned slightly, but still sheathed his sword.
The heroes didn't know Qining's true identity, but Junior Brother Lan knew it. Naturally, they didn't dare to say anything. They saw Qining approaching and said with a smile: "You live in this mountain, and then you got lost here?"
The child nodded, then shook his head, raised his hand, pointed at his mouth, and said "Ah" twice. Only then did everyone realize that the child was actually mute.
"Then do you know the way up the mountain?" A person next to him asked with a smile, taking out a piece of broken silver from his arms, "If you lead us to find the way up the mountain, this piece of silver will be yours."
The child looked at the silver and was in a daze.
Junior Brother Lan pondered for a moment, then suddenly reached out and grabbed the child's wrist. The child was startled. Junior Brother Lan pressed a finger on the child's hand, then quickly let go, saying: "He has no internal strength, absolutely It's impossible to climb over the mountain wall to get here. There must be a road nearby. Let's look for it." He added: "Be careful."
Now everyone was in groups of five, looking for a path around the big stone platform. Not long after, someone came back quickly and said: "There is a trail over there. It is very narrow. It must be the way up the mountain."
"That's very good." Junior Brother Lan said solemnly: "Although there are small paths, we must be careful and beware of ambush."
"This kid must be a member of the Black Lotus cult." Someone said from the sidelines: "He ran here in a daze and was hit by us."
Suddenly someone said: "Everyone, is it possible that this child is a young child captured by the Black Lotus Sect?"
Junior Brother Lan raised his head and asked: "Qiu Gang Leader, how do you say this?"
The person who spoke was an old man over fifty years old. He stroked his beard and said, "I heard that there are some evil sects that specifically look for young children and train them to become killers. This Black Lotus sect is extremely sinister, and it may not necessarily be true. It can't be like this. You see, this child is blind in one eye. He was obviously injured by someone. In addition, he can't speak. If he is not born unable to speak, he is probably poisoned."
"What Gang Leader Qiu said makes sense." A person next to him immediately said: "Everyone still remembers the Seven Blood Alliance. Back then, it was a crooked and evil sect that made people talk about it in the world. It cultivated many powerful killers who specialized in killing people to earn money. Silver. I still remember that the Seven Blood Alliance specializes in abducting young children and training them to be killers." Pointing at the child, he said: "Is it possible that this child is a young child captured by the Black Lotus Sect and tortured? This time Black Lotus The teaching was just trying to deal with us, but this kid took the opportunity to escape?"
As soon as this statement came out, many people around him nodded slightly, thinking that it was very possible.
One person sneered: "Don't underestimate this little brat. There are no good people on Qianwu Peak. Even if this brat is really a child captured by the Black Lotus Sect, I'm afraid he has been tamed by the Black Lotus Sect." , leaving him behind will be a disaster after all. In my opinion, he will be killed immediately to avoid future troubles."
Several people agreed at the moment, and some said: "Clan leader Qiu is just guessing. I think this brat is a family member of the Black Lotus Sect. He is lost here. There are no good people in the Black Lotus Sect, so I would rather kill him than let him go."
Qi Ning frowned and said: "The reason for attacking the Black Lotus Sect is that they caused harm in the capital and killed many people. The original intention of the Shenhou Mansion was just to find out the real culprit and bring him to justice. Even if the Black Lotus Sect is guilty, , their families should not be implicated either.”
Junior Brother Lan said: "Exactly. We are all righteous people in the world. Of course, the Black Lotus Sect should be killed, but their families do not need to be implicated. When the time comes, the Black Lotus Sect will be annihilated and their family members will be arrested and brought to justice. There will be a god of their own. Waiting for punishment."
When everyone saw that Qi Ning and Junior Brother Lan, two officials of the Shenhou Mansion, said this, it was hard to argue anymore.
After a brief discussion, everyone arrived at the path leading to the mountain. They saw that the road was narrow and winding up the stone wall like a long snake winding around the mountain. People were still sent in front to explore the path, and everyone followed behind. Children were also brought along.
The group of people walked quickly and cautiously along the path to the top of the mountain. As they walked higher and higher, the gray fog around them was thick, and the distance they could see was getting shorter and shorter. It was already warm spring, but the surroundings were getting colder and colder. Fortunately, The heroes were strong and able to withstand it. After walking for more than an hour, there was still no Black Lotus disciple. The road was getting wider and wider. A row of pine trees suddenly appeared on the road ahead, and there were even stones placed on the side. The tables, stones and chairs, among the misty clouds and mist, give it a somewhat otherworldly artistic conception.
Everyone went over to check and found no trace of anyone nearby. Junior Brother Lan immediately ordered everyone to take a rest and eat on the spot. Before setting off, everyone brought some dry food. Even Qining also received a dry food package. Junior Brother Lan arranged for people Being on guard all around, the rest of the people ate by the pine tree.