Said, Qi Musheng raised his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead, his face showed a deep sadness: "Before this, we never thought that the old locust tree would have a second mutation, it was It was always well disguised, and none of us found anything wrong, but as time went by, we found that the situation was much more serious than we thought."
"Look at our town now. There are no people on the streets. In fact, they are all at home. Now the big guys don't do anything. They make lucky bags and hang them on the old locust tree every day. The waist of the old locust tree will be covered bent..."
Qi Musheng was talking, tears welled up in his eyes, he wiped his tears, and said eagerly: "The people in the town are like a demon now, they have become completely different from the past, if we don't think about it It's going to get worse and worse if you save them."
Qi Musheng had already mentioned these situations when he was in contact with him before, Luo Xinghe was very clear about these situations, he nodded to show that he knew, then turned his head to look at his partners, and said: "Things That’s how it is. According to what Mayor Qi said and my judgment, it’s 100% sure that the mutation happened to the old locust tree, and this old locust tree has a history of more than 1,500 years. They have even lived through the Dark Era, which is enough to show their strength. According to the information we have now, the longer they exist before, the stronger their strength after the mutation will be. If you have a bad idea, it will be a disaster for human beings."
Indeed, the attack power of mutated creatures is extremely powerful. Ordinary people are no match for mutated creatures, especially mutated creatures that have survived for thousands of years. Not to mention their powerful attack power, the attack methods are endless, making it hard to guard against.
The oldest mutant creature they have encountered so far is the mutant peach blossom tree in Taohua Village, and its attack method is something they have never seen before—the mutant peach blossom tree can control the thoughts of ordinary people and make them obey its orders. And this kind of control is silent, and it is difficult for outsiders to detect it.
If Qi Wang hadn't discovered the method of mutating peach blossom trees, the villagers of Taohua Village would have already become puppets of mutated peach blossom trees.
This time, the situation of the old locust tree in Luoshui Town was very similar to that in Taohua Village last time, but the difference was that the village chief who sensed something was wrong had no way to deal with the mutated old locust tree, so he could only ask the guards for help.
After a brief understanding of the situation, everyone began to discuss. Their ideas were actually quite simple. They still followed the original plan to let Qi Wang and Taoyao rescue the villagers who were controlled by the bewitched people, and the rest of them dealt with it. Variant old locust tree.
"Qi Wang, Taoyao, what do you two think? The strength of the two of you is obvious to all. You were also responsible for solving the mutated peach blossom trees in Taohua Village. You must be familiar with doing the same thing this time. Waiting for you to rescue After getting rid of those villagers, come join us and deal with the mutated old locust tree together, what do you two think?"
Xiao Longfei said earnestly: "It concerns the safety of the entire Luoshui Town residents, and time is running out. We have to act as soon as possible. If the two of you have any objections, what about after everything is over? Of course, in order to compensate for your efforts, I will pay you an extra 20% of the proceeds this time, what do you agree with?"
The conditions Xiao Longfei offered were already very generous. According to common sense, Qi Wang and Taoyao would not refuse, and he also believed that the two of them should not refuse them.
Sure enough, the two of them did not refuse in the end, and nodded in agreement: "Yes."
Qi Shaoqin looked at the two of them with a thoughtful expression on her face. After a while, she took a step forward and said, "Captain Xiao, I think it's better for me to act together with my elder brother and the others."
After hearing Qi Shaoqin's words, Xiao Longfei turned his head to look at Qi Shaoqin, with a puzzled expression on his face: "Shaoqin, we are all used to cooperating, if you leave suddenly, it may be a great deal to us. Loss, Qi Wang and Taoyao are very strong, you don’t have to…”
The mutated old locust tree is obviously more dangerous than rescuing the residents of the town. One more person means more power. Qi Shaoqin suddenly changed his mind, which surprised Xiao Longfei, and couldn't help but persuade her.
However, Qi Shaoqin naturally has her own purpose. Now how can I say that she and Qi Wang are grasshoppers on the same rope? She can't just say that she wants to cooperate, but she doesn't show it in action. Let them know their sincerity.
What's more, there is nothing better than fighting together to establish a relationship and narrow the distance between each other. If she wants to advance, she needs Qi Wang to give wholeheartedly, and it is imperative to increase her favorability.
"I'm a little worried about Big Brother and Taoyao, not to mention I believe in your abilities."
Qi Shaoqin had already talked to this point, and they naturally couldn't say anything more, Xiao Longfei felt a little helpless, so he could only nod his head in agreement.
On the contrary, Luo Xinghe took a second look at Qi Shaoqin, and there was a little inquiring look in his eyes, as if he was wondering about Qi Shaoqin's choice, but he didn't say anything after all, pretending that he didn't find anything.
The matter was finalized in this way, Xiao Longfei took his team members to drag the old pagoda tree, to prevent Qi Huang and the others from causing any trouble when they rescued the residents, and Qi Huang took Taoyao and Qi Shaoqin to rescue those under control. resident.
After dividing into teams, Xiao Longfei pondered for a moment, and then said: "By the way, there is something I must tell you, we are not a regular army, but a free organization of the people, so some 'rules' are for us. Saying it doesn’t apply, if you encounter danger later, you should give priority to protecting your own safety, if it’s really not possible, you can give up rescue residents, compared with them, your own life is more important.”
When Qi Musheng heard this, the expression on his face changed slightly, but he quickly lowered his eyes and didn't say anything.
Although what Qi Musheng said was a bit cruel, it was justifiable, and Qi Wang could understand why he said that.
The escort team is not a rescue team organized by the state, and it treats the people in a completely different way. The rescue team organized by the state takes the safety of the people as the priority. If they encounter a life-or-death moment, they would rather sacrifice themselves than protect the people. safety.
But they are different, they are the rescue teams of non-governmental organizations, and there is an essential difference between the two. Within their capabilities, they try to rescue ordinary people as much as possible. Once encountering a life-or-death moment, they must ensure their own safety as the first priority. One priority.
This has nothing to do with selfishness or not. Everyone's life is precious. They are not members of state organs, so naturally they will not sacrifice themselves.
"I see, thank you for reminding me."
Xiao Longfei took a deep look at Qi Duan, but didn't say anything, but left with his team members, while Luo Xinghe was at the back of the team. Before leaving, he took a deep look at Taoyao , there seemed to be something strange in his eyes.
Tao Yao noticed Luo Xinghe's gaze, she was a little angry, and gave Luo Xinghe a hard look.
However, Luo Xinghe was not angry, but showed a bright smile towards Taoyao, and then he blinked at Taoyao again, with a slightly frivolous look on his face.
Tao Yao: "..."
If it wasn't for the wrong timing and the wrong occasion, she would definitely let this guy taste her strength. She has never seen such a greasy man like Luo Xinghe.
"Brother, that Luo Xinghe is really annoying, when you have time, you must teach him a good lesson for me."
Qi Wang patted Taoyao on the shoulder, signaling her to calm down, but when Taoyao thought of Luo Xinghe's expression just now, she felt uncomfortable all over her body. Everything outside was defiled by him.
Qi Shaoqin remained silent, she took a deep look at Taoyao, and began to think—should she continue to investigate Taoyao's identity? I always feel that there seems to be some terrible secret hidden in her body. Is it really because of her beauty that Luo Xinghe pays so much attention to her
No, that guy Luo Xinghe is very thoughtful and has many secrets in his mind. He won't do such meaningless things. It seems that he is also investigating Taoyao.
After hesitating for a moment, Qi Shaoqin still decided to hide this secret. He promised Qi Wang that he would not continue to investigate Taoyao's secrets, but the others did not agree. If Luo Xinghe's investigation finds something wrong, it has nothing to do with her. any relationship.
Taoyao's anger came and went quickly, Taoyao calmed down after Luo Xinghe didn't get in the way of her eyes, she turned her head to look at Qi Duan, saw that he was talking to Qi Musheng, Taoyao stood obediently On the side, there was nothing more to say.
Qi Musheng was retained. As an ordinary person, and at such an age, he is no longer suitable to follow Xiao Longfei and the others to deal with the mutated locust tree. However, he has been the mayor of Luoshui Town for so many years. Knowing everything in the town well, it is only appropriate for him to lead Qi Wang and the others to find the residents.
"Mayor Qi, when did you realize that everyone has become different from the past? What do you rely on to judge that those people are being controlled?"
Qi Musheng sighed, and said: "I'm just an ordinary person, I can't compare with you spiritual powers, but I have lived such a big age, I still have a good eye for people, most of these people in the town are my eyes. I grew up with them, I know exactly what kind of character they have, what kind of habits they have, it may be a bit too fantasy, but it is the truth, I can see who is normal and who is not. .”
According to Qi Musheng, the changes of the residents are very clear to him, as long as he observes more, he will know that something is wrong with them.
"Young man, as you know, after the second cataclysm, it was almost a catastrophe for a small town like us that relies on tourism to survive. Without outside guests, our meals became a problem, and everyone was anxious." I can understand, this person, once he is in a hurry, he can think of any tricks... "
According to Qi Musheng, everyone was quite normal at the beginning, but as time went by, there were no tourists in the town, everyone's income was getting lower and lower, and life became more and more difficult. They started to get anxious.
"I don't know who came up with the idea. I started to tie lucky bags on the old locust tree, praying that the disaster will pass sooner, and that someone will come to the town to travel sooner, and everyone's life will be easier."
At the beginning, maybe only one or two people did such a thing, but after a long time, everyone had no other way, so they started to follow the trend blindly, hanging lucky bags on the old locust trees one by one.
"There are a total of more than 10,000 people in our town. Each person hangs a lucky bag one by one, that's more than 10,000, and they don't hang one by themselves. They go to hang the lucky bag almost every day. The old locust tree was tossed. Hey, you can’t ask for any branches or anything, and thanks to the old locust tree’s strength and toughness, otherwise it would have been tossed to death long ago.”
Speaking of this, Qi Musheng showed a sigh of relief on his face: "I think that old locust tree is also quite old, how can it bear such tossing every day?"
Qi Wang patiently listened to what Qi Musheng said, and after he had finished speaking, Qi Wang said: "Mayor Qi, I hear you seem to sympathize with that old locust tree? Don't you think that the mutated tree is Is the old locust tree very bad? After all, it attacked humans and hurt them, so do you still sympathize with it?"
Qi Musheng sighed, and said helplessly: "How can you not be sympathetic? After all, the old pagoda tree has been here longer than us big guys. This is his home. We can't feel that we are human beings. They invaded our territory, right? If we really wanted to talk about it, it was because we invaded their territory, and they had no choice but to fight back. Think about it, if it was you, someone would hang heavy things on you every day, you Can you bear it?"
"So I didn't invite you here to destroy the old locust tree. I just wanted to ask you to save the big guy. After all, the old locust tree hasn't lost control yet. Maybe it's just a small punishment. You help save people, and then Let's have a good talk and see if we can coexist peacefully, or find a way to coexist peacefully."
Tao Yao heard the words and couldn't help but said: "Come on, there is no way to coexist peacefully. Even if the mutated old locust tree can tolerate it, it is impossible for human beings to tolerate the existence of the mutated old locust tree that has a history of hurting people."
Speaking of this Taoyao, she has a deep understanding. After all, she is the unlucky mutant peach blossom tree. If she hadn't met Qi Huang, she would have been killed by the guards long ago.
Don't look at those human beings who usually love them, but human beings are selfish in their bones. Once they encounter a danger, they sexualize the other party. In order to prevent possible danger, they will completely destroy the other party. .
"It's your own idea to want peaceful coexistence. Even if the mutated old locust tree is willing to coexist peacefully, can you guarantee that all the town residents will be happy? At that time, the big guys will clamor to kill the mutated old locust tree, Where can it survive?"
As she spoke, Taoyao thought of her body that had been killed, and suddenly felt heavy in her heart, and she was a little out of breath.
"Forget it, you don't have to dream anymore, the mutated old locust tree will not survive, but I don't know if it can have..." I am so lucky.
Before finishing the rest of the sentence, Qi Wang interrupted: "Taoyao, you don't need to go on, let's see the situation."
Even though she has been a person for such a long time, Taoyao sometimes forgets her current human identity and speaks a little more freely. Is she afraid that her identity will not be known by other people
Tao Yao closed her mouth resentfully, her whole body became listless, and she couldn't lift her spirits up.
Qi Musheng smiled wryly and said: "Oh, let's do our best to obey the destiny. I think everyone grew up under the watchful eye of the old pagoda tree. The reason why our town is prosperous today is also inseparable from the old pagoda tree. If it continues to develop, it shouldn’t be driven to extinction.”
Probably because he knew that the idea was a little unrealistic. After being pointed out, Qi Musheng felt a little depressed. He took Qi Wang and Taoyao along the bluestone path in the town, and his back was still straight. At this time, he became rickety.
"It's too troublesome to find someone for each family, and it also takes time. Let's go to the broadcasting room, and I will broadcast a broadcast to call everyone to the square."
Qi Wang asked: "Mayor Qi, didn't you say that they are all under control? Then how could they listen to the radio and come to the square to gather?"
Perhaps because his back was facing them, Qi Musheng's voice became hollow, making it a little unreal.
"It's okay. Although I was controlled, I didn't completely lose my mind. If I broadcast the broadcast, everyone will come too. Just don't worry, it's all for the people in the town. I won't lie to you."
When Qi Wang heard the words, she didn't say anything more, but Qi Shaoqin, who was following behind, hesitated to speak, but saw that Qi Wang and Taoyao were both silent, she thought for a while, and then closed her mouth, and said nothing again. Shout out.
Although Luohe Town is only a medium-sized town, it covers a large area. In addition to the scattered houses, there are also a lot of landscaping. These landscaping are deliberately made to feel old-fashioned. When walking in it, it is as if you have traveled through time and space and returned to hundreds of years ago.
"Actually, it was even more beautiful here in the past, but too many things happened later, and the scenery has also changed. The former beauty can never be found again."
"A few months ago, there were still many plants here. The flowers, plants, and trees were lush and beautiful, but a second change happened later, and those flowers, plants, and trees also disappeared. Although they are still beautiful now, they are always beautiful. It’s because it feels less lively and not as good-looking as it used to be.”
Qi Musheng walked and talked, and coughed twice from time to time, obviously he looked like a very strong little old man before, but now he looks a little old, he feels like an old man who is dying.
Seeing him like this, Taoyao always felt a little uncomfortable. She frowned and said in a low voice: "Is there something wrong with Mayor Qi's situation? He was fine just now, why is it so bad now?" look like this?"
And there was a word Taoyao didn't say, she felt that with the changes in Qi Musheng's posture, there seemed to be something else on him, giving people an indescribably weird feeling.
Qi Wang took a look at Taoyao and said, "Maybe it's because you're tired. As you get older, you will always have various problems with your body. Mayor Qi is not a person with mental strength. It's normal to be in poor health. "
Tao Yao doubtfully said: "Is that so?"
She didn't think it was like this, but Qi Wang was so convincing, Tao Yao didn't say anything more.
Along the way, they didn't meet a single person. After walking for about half an hour, Qi Musheng brought them to the broadcasting room.