C126 (1/2)
The man twirled his finger, then raised it and pointed to the south.
It is a branch of the Wuli River, and the river surface is not wide and surging, but there is a stone arch bridge above it. On the two sides of the stone fencing fence are a hundred and four observation pillars, and the one at the end of the bridge is big and straight. ”
The man laughed, glanced at the sun, and continued, ”At one o'clock in the afternoon, South Yi will cross the bridge and attack all twenty-four cities. The city guard general's name is Gao Mao, he's my subordinate.”
”Don't think that I'm just gossiping with you.” The man looked at Gao Lang's serious expression, and suddenly lowered his voice, ”All of this is to tell you, if you go, there's only death.”
”As for the person you are looking for, he is currently tied to the pillar at the end of Dingchuan River's stone arch bridge.”
Once the man finished, Gao Lang immediately rode on his horse.
Dust flew from the horse's hooves as the man behind laughed out loud three times. Then he said: ”Zhao Yao, let's see today, whether it is your horse's speed or South Yi's speed!”
When the sounds of the horse's hooves could no longer be heard, the man turned around and went back into the hall, and pulled Jin Xiaolou out from the clay statue of the Bodhisattva.
It was only then that Jin Xiaolou realized that the tip of this gigantic golden-body Bodhisattva clay sculpture had a big mouth.
However, this Bodhisattva statue was too tall, and it was difficult for an ordinary person to see the top of the statue from within the palace.
Only after the man untied the leather rope on Jin Xiaolou's hands and legs and took out the pockmarked core in her mouth did Jin Xiaolou gradually feel something.
When her hands had enough strength, she ran over to Zhou Shuli's corpse and picked up her blade and slashed at the man.
When the man raised his hand, he grabbed the back of the blade, causing Jin Xiaolou's body to tremble, the blade seemed to be stuck in a stone, he could not move at all.
Jin Xiaolou's eyes reddened in grief and indignation: ”Who the hell are you! ”Why would you do that?”
”Why would I do that, you don't know?” The man raised his eyebrows, ”Aren't you asking the obvious? I just want him dead!”
”Your foolish husband, Gao Lang.” ”I'm afraid you don't even know his real name.”
Jin Xiaolou took a deep breath, raised her trembling hand, and pointed at Zhou Shuli: ”What do you want Gao Lang to die for? Zhou Shuli and Huang Guizhi are both innocent people, they can't even get along with you, why are you so cruel to them! ”
The man threw up his hands. ”I didn't hurt them. They asked for it.”
”You asked for it?” Jin Xiaolou only wished that she was strong enough and not able to cut off Yue Yang's neck.
”I only left Huang Guizhi to eat and send you a note. My fish are just you and Gao Lang, the two of them broke off from their luck and wanted to rush into the net, but unfortunately, they met a group of bandits, so how can you blame me? ”
The man said it in a light tone and then laughed. ”Interesting. You guys fell into his trap one by one after casting an air bait. Today's show is really exciting.”
”Are you satisfied with the position I chose for you?” The man's eyes moved to the Bodhisattva. ”What I love best is the look of grief on your faces, and helplessness.”
”You are the Fifth Master that Gui Qi spoke of.” Jin Xiaolou's entire body trembled, ”So, the reason why you saved Gui Zhi was for Gao Lang!”
”Otherwise?” The Fifth Master said with a smile, ”Don't tell me you really think that good news will come from the heavens? The handsome and respected Young Master falls in love with a poor peasant girl? ”
”If you have to blame something, you can only blame Huang Guizhi for having ulterior motives. She wanted to seek wealth and seek for something that she was not worthy of. Otherwise, why would she use it for me?” Fifth Master played with his fingers.
”What's your name?” Jin Xiaolou let go of the blade, and stared straight into Fifth Master's eyes, ”I want to remember your name, and one day, I'll definitely avenge Zhou Shuli and Huang Guizhi, and I'll personally kill you!”
Fifth Master raised his head and laughed, ”You are not worthy of knowing my name. If you want to take revenge, you have to live until tomorrow first!”
Jin Xiaolou frowned.
Fifth Master said: ”You think I want to kill you? Don't worry, I won't do it myself. You are Gao Lang's bait, and Gao Lang is also your bait.
Fifth Master threw his blade and walked out of the hall.
Jin Xiaolou stood in the middle of the hall, and turned to look at the drooping eyebrows and merciful expression of the Bodhisattva.
For a moment, he didn't know what to do.
She walked over, untied Zhou Shuli's rope and placed him inside the hall, then reached out and gently closed his eyes.
Zhou Shuli still had a smile on his face. At least at the last moment, he thought Gui Zhi was safe, so he left with hope.
But Gui Zhi … Outside the door to the hall, he looked around and saw weeds everywhere. Where did the osmanthus branches go? How could he find them …
And there was also Gao Lang.
Jin Xiaolou's heart jumped.
He knew that there was a hell in front of him, but those who were worried were in hell. Even if they were destined to die, they had to go.
Even though he knew it was bait, he still had to bite down with his eyes closed.
Jin Xiaolou ran out of Bo Gu Temple and headed south. She bought a horse on the way and headed towards the 24 cities that Fifth Master was talking about.