Chapter 31 (1/2)
Baihu Town --
”brother Wu, what is the situation in the town now After Zhang Tianshi and others returned to Baihu town and found Wu Shenkun, Zhang Tianshi asked Wu Shenkun.
”Today, after observing every house in this town, I found that there was no one.” Wu Shenkun replied.
”Sure enough, we went to the White Tiger Temple... (in the white tiger temple we learned about the situation of White Tiger Town),” Zhang Tianshi said.
”How could it be Wu Shenkun said in surprise.
”We have already discussed on the way back. We have decided to go to Baihu mountain to check on the situation. We'd better find the mountain bandit camp, and then we can discuss it after the officers and men of Yangzhou city come.” Zhang Tianshi said.
”Well, then I will go with you.” Wu Shenkun said.
”Well, where's the lion girl and the leopard?” Zhang Tianshi asked Wu Shenkun.
”I don't know. Since you went to the White Tiger Temple, they have disappeared.” Wu Shenkun replied.
”Well, let's go to Baihu mountain first.” Zhang Tianshi said.
Then Zhang Tianshi and others went north from Baihu town for half an hour before they arrived at the foot of Baihu mountain.
When they arrived at Baihu mountain, it was already noon. Although it was early autumn, the sun was particularly bright, so it seemed a little spicy.
When they looked up from the foot of the mountain, they saw that the trees of Baihu mountain were dense and mottled with yellow and green, which was no different from that of ordinary mountains.
Then, when Zhang Tianshi and others were ready to go up the mountain, a voice came from behind him, ”wait, I'll go with you.”.
”Isn't this the winter return to master? Why are you here? ” Zhang Tianshi turned to the White Tiger Temple monk Dong GUI, who was running towards the crowd.
”You can call me back in winter. Are you going to mount Baihu? Let me lead the way. I grew up here since I was young, so I am familiar with the terrain here Donggui replied.
”This...” everyone looked at the winter monk who came alone, then they had some doubts in their hearts.
”I'll tell you the truth. What these mountain bandits have done to the people in Baihu town has made our disciples of Baihu Temple look down upon. However, the abbot refused to let us go up the mountain, saying that we had to wait for the officers and soldiers to come to deal with it. But I think those officers and soldiers are all a bunch of bread and drink bags. They came twice but failed. But I didn't expect to see all the disciples of Shushan today. You are not only highly skilled, but also willing to help the people in Baihu town. That's why I secretly ran out to lead you up the mountain without fear. ” Donggui said with a little excitement.
”That's why. As disciples of Shushan mountain, we can't ignore this kind of bullying behavior. Since brother Donggui is familiar with the terrain of Baihu mountain, we should be very grateful.” Zhang Tianshi said to Donggui.
”You are welcome. Have you asked your name?” Donggui asked Zhang Tianshi.
”I'm Zhang Tianshi, this is... (introducing other people),” Zhang replied.
After everyone knew each other, Zhang Tianshi and others began to go up the mountain under the guidance of Donggui.
”The surface of Baihu mountain is no different from other ordinary mountains, but in fact, when you get to the mountain, you will find that the road is complicated and it is easy to get lost. Moreover, the more you go up the mountain, the more it is. So everyone should keep close and don't stray.” When they had gone about an hour or so, Donggui said to them.
”It's not only getting denser and denser, but it seems that there's something special about it.” Wu Shenkun looked at the compass in his hand and said.
”It seems that the white tiger mountain is really not simple. We should be careful.” Zhang Tianshi, who has always felt something wrong, said.
”It's said that there was a white tiger beast living here in Baihu mountain, so that the name of the mountain and the town at the foot of the mountain came from it, including our white tiger temple. Unfortunately, the god beast is not here now, otherwise, these mountain bandits will not occupy the mountain to harm the people.” Donggui said.
”No wonder the temples in Baihu town worship white tiger statues.” Said Yin Chenglan.
...
then Zhang Tianshi and others suddenly found that there were bursts of white smoke around after walking for another incense stick.
”Be careful. I'm afraid the smoke is not right.” Zhang Tianshi said.
”No, the smoke is poisonous. Let's go!” When Wu Shenkun realized that the smoke was not right, he immediately called out.
Then Zhang Tianshi and others ran out of white smoke, and after a while, Ren Yifan and Yin Chenglan stopped because of physical discomfort.
”How are you? Are you all right? ” Seeing this, Zhang Tianshi immediately stopped to check on Ren Yifan and Yin Chenglan.
At this time, a voice ”ha ha! ha-ha! I open the road and plant the tree. If you want to pass this way, you should leave the road to buy money, otherwise! ”.
”Who is playing tricks here?” Fang Weixue cried out.
”Otherwise! One knife, one scratch, one kill, no matter bury As soon as the voice fell, a group of mountain bandits broke out around Zhang Tianshi and others to surround them.”It turns out to be you hateful mountain bandits!” Donggui shouts to the mountain bandits.
”No! no no Brothers, are we? ” The second leader asked aloud.
”White tiger hero! White tiger hero All the other mountain bandits on the scene replied with one voice.
”Second leader, we are not here to rob this time, right? Why did you say that just before you came out? ” A mountain bandit next to the second leader asked.
”It's easy to say... Get out of here! I want you to take care of what I say The second leader replied.
”You are the leader of the mountain bandits. Let all the people in Baihu town free!” Donggui shouts to the second leader.
”Ha ha! Let it go? If you have the ability, go! Ha ha The second leader laughed.