Su Xiaopei and Ran Feize were on their way to the Xuanqing School again. Su Xiaopei was confused and couldn't help sighing.
"Don't worry, girl, the wicked person who harmed you will definitely be found." Ran Feize comforted, but Su Xiaopei was even more troubled. The more they tried to find it, the worse it would be.
She nodded and didn't answer, and walked with a sullen face and lowered her head. After walking for a while, Ran Feize couldn't help but said, "If you have something on your mind, you can tell me." She nodded again, but still didn't speak. I really don't know what to say. She was like this, which made Ran Feize feel restless.
The two of them didn't speak any longer, and went all the way to the Xuanqing faction. Jiang Weiying listened to their intention and agreed immediately. It's not too late, make arrangements quickly, and we will set off on the next day.
As soon as Su Xiaopei and Ran Feize returned to their residence and sat down, Ji Jiawen came panting.
"Senior." The young man hesitated, his face a little embarrassed, as if he wanted to say something embarrassing.
"Don't be ashamed, say it properly." Ran Feize said. Su Xiaopei couldn't help kicking him secretly. Ji Jiawen's face turned even redder when he said that.
Ji Jiawen coughed, and said seriously: "Master agreed to let me go with me when I went to meet at the Seven Killing Village. Because I also entered the Linglong Formation and know the whole story, Master thinks it would be good for me to have more experience."
Su Xiaopei and Ran Feize nodded together, it sounded like a good thing, go ahead and blushed.
"That, senior's gifted sword, I have practiced every day, and I can make it smoothly. Master said, I can take the sword out. Although the Xuanqing School is a sword school, it does not stipulate that the disciples must use the sword, so he said that it is fine. The senior also said that since the senior gave it to me, I can carry it out. I, I just wanted to ask the senior, then, when I go back to the Seven Killing Village, can I carry the knife?" The day he returned the knife, He was taken away by Ran Feize again.
Su Xiaopei didn't understand, what a big deal, do you have to ask all the people if you take a knife or not
Ran Feize understood. Jianghu people, weapons are like identity, especially this special weapon. According to Ji Jiawen's seniority and seniority in the arena, that knife is indeed a very face-lifting thing for him. Of course, this is good or bad, and whether it can be sustained is another matter. However, Ran Feize had confidence in Ji Jiawen and felt that he would not humiliate the knife before giving him the knife. Now, if he carries the knife on his back, and he is going to a meeting between the martial arts sects, he will officially appear with his weapon, which is quite important for a Jianghu guest. Originally, Xiao Qi was the youngest person in the martial arts who possessed a famous sword. Now that Ji Jiawen goes out with his sword like this, he will break Xiao Qi's reputation.
Ran Feize nodded. For this young man, this matter is indeed extremely important, and it is no wonder that he is both anticipating and cautious. Ran Feize smiled: "Your senior brother is right. Since I gave it to you, this knife is yours. Use it when you need it, and carry it when you need it."
Ji Jiawen was overjoyed, "Thank you, senior." He was so happy that he didn't know what to do. After thinking about it, he ran to the backyard with a blushing face: "I, I'm going to chop wood for the senior."
Su Xiaopei watched him run away like a little rabbit, turned his face to look at Ran Feize, Ran Feize explained the matter, and Su Xiaopei had to praise him: "This child is really good, humble and polite, and dare to take responsibility. I think. Carrying this sword out to meet people is because of his pursuit of fame and fortune. In our native language, he has lofty ideals. But he did not blindly publicize it, and he also knew how to ask relevant people for advice. The consequences of carrying the sword out, he must also be I figured it out, dare to carry it back, and have a lot of courage."
"Yeah, this kid is really malleable."
Su Xiaopei smiled: "The strong man is drooling, is he tempted by this child?" He must have wanted to snatch him over to be his apprentice.
"Moving heart?" Ran Feize was stunned, can the word tempting be used like this? He stared at Su Xiaopei with a serious face: "I am tempted by a girl."
Su Xiaopei's heart skipped a beat, and he smiled, "I can't be shirtless and swing a hammer, I can't be a strong man's apprentice."
"It seems that I can only stay as a lady." Ran Feize continued to be serious.
Su Xiaopei's heart was beating wildly, but he was still smiling, just as he was trying to change the subject, a shout came from the backyard: "Bah, thief He Fang, look at the trick!" Then there was a bang bang bang bang.
Su Xiaopei jumped up: "It's the voice of the sixth, go and have a look." After speaking, he ran to the backyard.
Ran Feize was secretly annoyed, why every time he came back to this kind of time, he had to make some errands to disturb him. Does this girl understand or not? What's the point of running so fast, the guys are fighting, what's the use of her helpless girl? Ran Feize slowly walked towards the backyard. He had already guessed what was going on behind him. When he walked over, he saw that Bai Yulang and Ji Jiawen were fighting together. He has changed into ordinary people's clothes.
Su Xiaopei stood aside to watch the excitement, but he couldn't understand the doorway. Seeing Ran Feize coming, he waved to him and wanted to let him explain it live. Ran Feize passed by and was about to speak to her, but Bai Yulang called out, "Uncle Ran, this person is sneaking around in your backyard, he must be a thief."
"I'm not." Ji Jiawen's hatchet against the catching quick knife suffered a loss in the weapon and only dealt with it seriously.
"Aren't the thieves doing anything here?" Bai Yulang stepped up his offensive, but unfortunately he couldn't take advantage of it.
"Chop wood." Ji Jiawen blocked a knife and answered with a straight face.
"What are you doing chopping wood?" After asking this, Bai Yulang gave a sudden pause and raised his hand: "Wait." Ji Jiawen stopped immediately, and waited a moment seriously.
"Chop wood?" Bai Yulang was a little stunned.
"right."
"What are you doing chopping wood?"
"Boil rice and water."
Bai Yulang was even more stunned: "Are you a handyman hired by Uncle Ran?" Looking at him carefully, "No, you are clearly wearing Xuanqing sect clothes. Say, why are you Xuanqing sect sneaking in Uncle Ran's backyard?"
"Not sneaking, just chopping wood."
"What are you doing chopping wood?"
"Boil rice and water."
Bai Yulang's face is a little twitchy, is this kid playing with him? He was clearly asking him why the Xuanqing faction wanted to chop wood for Uncle Ran, was it too busy to eat enough
The other people on the side were also a little twitchy, holding back their laughter. Bai Yulang didn't notice, he was getting angry right now. "Ask you why the Xuanqing faction is hanging around in this backyard for no reason." He wanted to protect the eldest sister and find out the kidnapper, but he was serious. He came to quietly patrol the house on purpose, only to see this suspicious person at a glance.
"Senior is kind to me." Ji Jiawen answered seriously.
Bai Yulang frowned, then turned to look at Ran Feize for confirmation. Ran Feize smiled: "I gave him my knife."
Bai Yulang opened his mouth wide in shock: "Giving a knife? Uncle Ran, you think your knife is not easy to handle, so you can give it to me." How can you give it to this kid
"You make the sword more suitable." Ji Jiawen whispered.
Bai Yulang glared at him, "What did you say?" Did he deliberately run against him
Ji Jiawen whispered, but still said: "Your wrist is more dexterous and more steady, and your arms and waist are more suitable for sword use."
Bai Yulang was stunned, isn't it the same as making a sword and making a sword? Who are you fooling? When he didn't know, didn't he understand? He is the sixth master of Baijiazhuang in the martial arts! Bai Yulang reported his identity, and Ji Jiawen hurriedly saluted, saying that he was the eighteenth disciple of the Xuanqing School, the child of a blacksmith in Hulu Village.
Bai Yulang is a little confused whether he has been run on again. Ran Feize laughed, Bai Yulang wanted to shout that Uncle Ran would decide for him, but he felt that he had lost face in front of this young man.
Ran Feize laughed enough, came over to talk to Bai Yulang about the Linglong Array, and said that Ji Jiawen was a good boy. After patting Ji Jiawen's shoulder, he said, "Good eyesight, he is indeed more suitable for sword making." Ji Jiawen was praised, scratched his head and smiled shyly, "Then I will finish chopping the firewood."
Heh, still pretending to be diligent. Bai Yulang glared at Ji Jiawen quietly, it was really uncomfortable for this kid to be pampered and praised.
Ran Feize pulled Bai Yulang into the room and told him that he was going to the Seven Killing Village with Su Xiaopei tomorrow. Bai Yulang naturally clamored to go, he said that he and Liu Xiang were ordered to be here, and it would not make sense if they did not follow along to guard them. Ran Feize knew that he must have said so, and he didn't want to trouble them to stop them, so he only asked to wear ordinary people's clothes, not to mention that he was a fast catcher, Bai Yulang agreed.
The next day, Bai Yulang and Liu Xiang set off with Ran Feize. And Hao Wei stayed in Kaizhen to investigate clues, and when Du Chengming and Qin Dezheng came back, he could explain to them the whereabouts of the others.
Hulu Town, where Seven Killing Village is located, is two days away from Wu Town. Hulu Village below Hulu Town is Ji Jiawen's hometown, so Ji Jiawen is very familiar and excited about this journey. Bai Yulang flirted with him from time to time, fighting with anger, but unfortunately Ji Jiawen was honest and couldn't fight, which made Bai Yulang a little regretful. Su Xiaopei was recovering from a serious illness, and it was a little hard to travel by horse and carriage for a long time. Fortunately, everyone took good care of her, and Ran Feize was even more attentive, so there was no trouble along the way.
Although the name of Seven Killing Village is very exciting, in fact, the meaning of establishing a village is extremely righteous. Killing the evil, killing the evil, killing the foolish, killing the unfilial, killing the unrighteous, killing the unfaithful, is called the seven killings. The deceased Fang Tong was the fourth owner of the village. The first wife died early and did not leave a child's interest. The latter married another wife when he was forty-five years old. Three years ago, a son was born, and the couple are in harmony.
When Ran Feize and Xiao Qi were on the road, they told Su Xiaopei everything about the Seven Kills Village and everyone. Su Xiaopei listened carefully and took notes in a booklet. In order to avoid some of the words in her records causing suspicion, she still wrote in English, saying that it was the language of her hometown, and Xiao Qi didn't say anything.
The group quickly arrived at Hulu Town. Jiang Weiying and others went to the inn to settle down first, and then brought Su Xiaopei and others. They went directly to the Seven Kills Village and knocked on the door without handing over the invitation in advance.
The concierge of the Seven Kills Village was very surprised, but after seeing Fang Ping and Fu Yan, Su Xiaopei knew that they were psychologically prepared. Fang Tong's widow, Fang Li, also came out to meet the guest. She was a young woman in her twenties.
After the chat and the salute, everyone finally sat down and drank tea and turned to the topic.
Jiang Weiying took the name of the leader on one shoulder, and said that the death of Taoist Jiuling was strange. They contacted and visited all the comrades who had entered the Linglong Formation to find clues and verify the cause of death.
Fang Ping and Fu Yan responded politely, and answered questions such as where they were at the time, and whether they saw anything. Fang Ping said that he was injured and had been sitting still. Fu Yan said that he was originally with Fang Ping, and then heard the head of Cao calling him to help arrange the vines, so he went over. It was foggy at that time, and the surrounding situation could not be seen clearly. They didn't see it until someone shouted that they saw the corpse of Taoist Jiu Ling.
Su Xiaopei frowned slightly when she saw the expressions of the two of them talking. She whispered a few words to Ran Feize, and Ran Feize asked Fu Yan how old he was, his hometown, whether he was married, who there were relatives at home, how old he was, and other trivial questions. Although everyone was surprised, Fu Yan patiently answered them one by one.
Su Xiaopei looked at the way he spoke with his eyelids lowered, but he didn't move. Everyone talked about some topics again, Su Xiaopei suddenly said that she wanted to see the place where Fang Zhuang was killed, and wanted Fang Ping to lead the way.
Fang Ping naturally knew that their purpose was to find out the cause of the villa owner's death, so he hesitated and agreed. Fu Yan was about to get up, but Su Xiaopei waved his hand and said that Sect Leader Jiang still had some questions and wanted to ask Master Fu for advice, it would be good if Master Fang led the way. Jiang Weiying understood, and immediately opened her mouth to leave a statement.
Fang Ping took Su Xiaopei and Ran Fize to the back courtyard, and Bai Yulang followed. Ran Feize took a long cloth bag and wrapped it tightly, like a knife. Fang Ping took two more glances and said nothing. On the way, he met a servant and Fang Ping to report how something was done. Fang Ping stopped. Su Xiaopei and Ran Feize stood by and waited for him, while Ran Feize quietly asked her, "What do you mean by asking me to ask those questions?"
"Just wanted to compare the subtle expressions of his telling the truth and lying."
"How? Is what he said true or false?"
"He all lowered his eyes and didn't move. This was on purpose to prevent me from distinguishing." Su Xiaopei pursed his lips: "He didn't speak like this when he was in the Linglong Array. Strong man, this person is not simple, although it is unreasonable, but I still think that Someone taught him." During Linglong Formation, although Fu Yan was vigilant, he did not take such precautions, and he was very confident in his self-control, and he would directly observe other people's reactions. Now he hides himself well, and doesn't even let her determine the baseline of the reaction. This progress is too fast.
Su Xiaopei couldn't say more, Fang Ping turned back. He walked all the way to Su Xiaopei and the others, introducing the layout of the village, where he went to the study, and what route. Su Xiaopei said: "Then let's go back to the road that day."
Fang Ping did not refuse and led them away. Passing through the flower gallery, walking through the stone path, there is a row of small trees with bird cages hanging on the trees. Fang Ping said this and stopped in front of the birdcage.
"Master Fang, that day|Did you tease the birds? When you were walking by, you saw such lovely birds, did you stop to take a look at them?"
Fang Ping was a little stunned, he couldn't remember. Su Xiaopei's voice came softly and softly, like comforting: "How was the weather that day? Is there any sun?"
"Yes." He remembered that the sun was a little harsh, and he walked along the shade.
"This tree is very fragrant. Is it the fragrance of flowers on it? Did Fang Daxia smell it that day?"
"Yes." Fang Ping pulled down a branch and smelled the flowers on it. He remembered that a branch hit him in the face that day, and he smelled very strong flowers. Then, the bird cage is in sight.
"I teased the birds," he said. The scent of the flowers was strong, and he saw the bird jumping about in the cage, and he stopped and teased it. very good mood.
"What about the birds? Did you walk slowly to the door of the study, or did you run over?" As he said, he walked slowly to the door of the study.
"Come slowly." At that time, he was still thinking about the cute appearance of the birds jumping around, and he walked over with a relaxed smile.
"Then you knocked on the door and called Fang Zhuang?"
"Yes." After Fang Ping finished his answer, after thinking about it, he changed his words: "No." He should have heard the bell of Jiu Ling Zhan.
"Master Fang." Su Xiaopei was very patient, and his voice was still very calm and soothing: "You came slowly, didn't you?"
Fang Ping hesitated, if he heard the bell, it should be quite loud, he should not walk slowly, he should be running over.
"You walk in the shade, smell the flowers, the birds are right in front of you, and you tease the birds, don't you?"
Fang Ping didn't speak, yes, that's what he remembered.
"The fragrance of flowers is still there, and the birds are very cute. Are you walking slowly?"
He was, he remembered he was walking slowly, he didn't rush. But he should have heard the bell. Fang Ping's face became more and more ugly, and his forehead was sweating. He also tried the magic needle many times, and every time the magic needle told him that he did not hear the bell, but it was not right, he clearly heard it.
"Master Fang, can we go in?" Su Xiaopei's words shocked Fang Ping. He nodded a little awkwardly, opened the door, and led Su Xiaopei and the others in. Su Xiaopei looked at the study, it was very big, and now it was neatly organized and clean, and there was no murder at all. Su Xiaopei said a few words to Ran Feize, and then said flatly: "Master Fang, how about we go out and walk the road just now?"
Fang Ping was surprised, but agreed anyway. Ran Feize threw the cloth bag to Bai Yulang and went out with Su Xiaopei. Su Xiaopei was surprised, and Ran Feize shrugged: "The old sixth can do the job, so I'd better stay with you."
Su Xiaopei had no objection, her attention was still on Fang Ping. They started from the tree-lined avenue again, and before they reached the birdcage, they heard a bell from the study, very clearly.
Fang Ping's face changed: "This is?"
"We brought Jiu Ling Zhan."
Fang Ping closed his mouth and squeezed it tightly. After a long time, she called out "Miss Su", but she didn't know how to go on. How can he say he doesn't believe in himself anymore? If Jiu Ling Zhan was really there that day and he heard it right here, then he shouldn't tease the bird, walk slowly, or knock on the door lightly.
"Miss Su." He called again.
"Master Fang." Su Xiaopei responded. She looked into Fang Ping's eyes. She did not accuse false memories or expose his guilt, but said to him, "We will definitely catch the killer who killed Fang Zhuangzhu. We need Your help. It's up to you, it's up to you."
Fang Ping suddenly felt encouraged, "What should I do?"
Su Xiaopei and Fang Ping sat in the study. Bai Yulang was sent outside to watch to see if anyone came to disturb him. Ran Feize still stayed by Su Xiaopei's side, accompanying her to talk to Fang Ping.
"Master Fang, before you help us, I want to tell you something. In this way, you will know what you can do."
Fang Ping nodded. Take a deep breath, a little nervous.
Su Xiaopei smiled, "It's nothing major, just some stories. If Fang Daxia knows these stories, he can help us."
"Please speak, girl."
So Su Xiaopei began to say: "My father once told me about a case, which was a study by a very wise Taoist priest on memory matters. He asked his disciple to go home to deceive his younger brother and tell him that he had I got lost in the lively street market. The younger brother believed it to be true. When I talked about it later, the younger brother remembered the details of the time when he got lost. Two days later, the younger brother also remembered his fear at that time. On the third day, the younger brother remembered A conversation between him and his mother. After that, he was convinced that he had been lost in the street with his family when he was a child. A little hint from his elder brother blossomed in his younger brother's memory. "The famous psychologist Loftus" "Mall get lost" experiment, Su Xiaopei had to change it into this description.
Fang Ping was surprised and a little dumbfounded.
Su Xiaopei continued: "Afterwards, the Taoist priest found twenty-four people for another kind of trial. She prepared a file and gave each of the twenty-four a copy. The file recorded four records of those people when they were young. Of the things that have been experienced, three of them are real events provided by the families of those people, and one of the events that they lost in the street market city is false. The master asked these people to recall the things on the file, if they can't remember If you can remember, write down the situation at that time. As a result, 25% of people suddenly remembered that they had indeed been lost in the market, and even recalled many details. It was all fiction and they were all very surprised."
Su Xiaopei looked at Fang Ping and said softly, "I am very surprised that Fang Daxia is like this now."
Fang Ping stared at her and said nothing for a long time.
"Afterwards, there was another equally intelligent person who did something similar. He was very good at implanting memories in others, and he convinced nearly 50% of those who were tempted to believe that they were attacked by violent movements as children. Of course, It actually happened." That was the experiment of another psychologist named Porter.
Fang Ping gritted his teeth, he already understood Su Xiaopei's intention. If what she said is true, then...
"I remember hearing the bell of Taoist Jiu Ling and seeing a corner of the Taoist robe..."
"It's not true, it's just that you think it actually happened."
"So… "
"If someone implanted these memories into you, finding this person would be an important clue."
Fang Ping's face was pale, he thought he knew who this person was.
The author has something to say: For the memory experiments mentioned in this chapter, I refer to the book "The Greatest Psychological Experiment of the 20th Century".