novelaction Chapter 426 3 years
Chapter 426 3 years
After listening to Jiamu's legend about Qi Bo's disciples, Su Qing's heart was filled with thoughts.
The world-famous miracle doctor wrote a book, and it was in Xiqing Mountain...
This seems very similar to Grandpa Gong’s ancestor. It was Grandpa Gong’s ancestor who found the eight-hundred-year-old purple ginseng in Xiqing Mountain. Could it be that Grandpa Gong’s ancestor was the disciple of Qi Bo?
Although she had such a guess in her heart, Su Qing did not say anything. No matter whether Mr. Gong's ancestor was the disciple of Qi Bo, she did not intend to say it. Since the other party had been hiding his identity for so many years and had not revealed his identity, he must have his considerations. As an outsider, she would not get involved in this matter.
Thinking of this, Su Qing changed the subject: "How did you get caught by those tomb robbers?"
Jiamu said, "Three years ago, my father was seriously ill. I was unwilling to give up so I went into Xiqing Mountain to look for herbs, hoping to find herbs that could cure my father. However, because I had something on my mind, I accidentally went a little deeper. Fortunately, I found some herbs. Seeing that it was getting late, I planned to go down the mountain as soon as possible. As a result, I ran into the group of tomb robbers."
Jiamu was very angry when he talked about the past: "When those people saw me, they lied that they were a geological team that came to Xiqing Mountain to investigate the geology. They said they were lost in the mountains and wanted me to lead them. As long as I could find a place with water, they would reward me."
"Don't you have any doubts?" Su Qing asked.
"We had a geological team come here to investigate the geology before. When I met them, I didn't think much about it. I just believed what they said." Jiamu was also very upset: "I knew there was a water source nearby, but I was anxious to take the herbs home, so I said I would show them the way. However, the group of people didn't want to, saying that they were not familiar with the conditions in the mountains and would get lost. They insisted that I take them there. I thought that the water source was not far away, and it wouldn't take long to lead them, so I agreed."
"What happened next?" Su Qing asked.
"As a result, after I led that group of people to find the water source, they refused to let me go, saying that I was a local and familiar with the terrain of Xiqing Mountain. They insisted that I lead them in the mountains. I refused, saying that I had things to do at home. As a result, these people showed their true colors and took out a knife to threaten me." Jiamu said angrily: "It was only then that I realized that they were a group of tomb robbers who came to Xiqing Mountain to find the tomb of Qi Bo's disciples. The group said that I already knew their identities and gave me two choices, either lead them or die. I had no choice and could not break free, so I had to agree to lead them in the mountains."
"As a result, they stayed in the mountains for two or three years, and I was forced to follow them. I could not find a chance to leave. In these two or three years, I not only led the way for them, but also worked as a laborer." Jiamu said: "More than half a month ago, I finally found a chance to escape from them, but I accidentally fell off the cliff while escaping. Fortunately, the cliff was not very high, and I was lucky enough not to die, but I was seriously injured. I used my last bit of strength to find this cave and hide."
At this point, Jiamu looked at the gray squirrel with gratitude and said, "I know I was seriously injured, and I had nothing to eat at the time. Fortunately, I met Xiaohui and got some food to fill my stomach. Today you came to save me again. Thank you so much. I thought I was dead this time."
"It's nothing. It's your destiny." Su Qing smiled faintly. She looked at Jiamu's legs and said, "Why haven't those people found the tomb of Qi Bo's disciple in the past two or three years?"
"No." Speaking of this, Jiamu said with relief: "They forced me to lead the way, so I was naturally angry, so I often deliberately led them the wrong way. I thought that on the one hand, I could find a chance to escape, and on the other hand, even if the tomb of Qi Bo's disciples is in Xiqing Mountain, they must not find it, otherwise, they might do something bad."
Su Qing didn't expect that Jiamu, an ordinary villager, could secretly do harm to those vicious tomb robbers and find a chance to escape. She couldn't help but admire him and said, "I lived in your village before I went into the mountains. So, I will take you back to the village first. As for the matter of this group of tomb robbers, when you return to the village, ask your people to report it to the police as soon as possible."
Su Qing was also a little curious about the group of tomb robbers. They were so determined that they stayed in a mountain for two or three years just to find a tomb. But to be honest, the most valuable thing in the tomb of Qi Bo's disciple should be the "Xi Qing Miscellaneous Essays". Why were they so obsessed with this notebook?
After hearing what Su Qing said, Jiamu hurriedly said, "My legs are still weak now, I'm afraid I can't walk."
Jiamu hadn't been home for three years, so naturally he wanted to go home as soon as possible. However, looking at Su Qing, a girl, he, a big and strong man, although he had suffered a lot in the past two or three years and lost a lot of weight, he was still much heavier than a girl. How could he feel embarrassed to let Su Qing, a girl, help him go down the mountain, especially since this was a deep mountain. It would take at least two or three days to get out of the mountain.
Not to mention whether my legs can hold up, how would I feel good if something happened to the girl because of me?
"You don't have to worry about that." Su Qing said and turned to leave the cave.
Jiamu was a little confused, but he couldn't move at the moment, so he had to stay in the cave.
Not long after, Jiamu saw Su Qing dragging a stretcher into the cave. He took a closer look and found that the stretcher was made of wood, vines and leaves. It was dense and thick, and looked very sturdy.
"You...did you make this?" Jiamu was a little surprised. He didn't expect Su Qing to make such a stretcher in such a short time, and made it so well. Even if he did it himself, he was afraid he couldn't do it so well.
"Okay." Su Qing said, "Just lie down here and I'll drag you down the mountain."
"How can that be possible?" Jiamu said hurriedly, "I'm very heavy, and you, a girl, can't drag me."
"Don't worry." Su Qing said, walked forward, picked up Jiamu, and gently placed him on the stretcher.
Jiamu: ...Is it...that easy?
For the first time, Jiamu doubted his weight.
Su Qing didn't care what Jiamu was thinking. All she wanted now was to send Jiamu down the mountain as soon as possible, and then come back to continue looking for purple salvia ginseng. After all, since she had met Jiamu, if she just left him in the mountains, it would be a bit unfair to the enthusiasm and kindness of the villagers of Xiuma Village towards her.