The atmosphere instantly became stagnant.
The farmer was stunned for a moment, then he suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed a few times. Then, he pressed his head against the ground and let out a suppressed, muffled cry.
He did not know if it was because of Ah Zhang's death or because of something else that he could not believe or accept.
Xie Agui looked at Ah Zhang's corpse, a complicated look flashed across his eyes. In the end, he sighed and also kowtowed a few times. After getting up, he reached out to pull the farmer, but he could not move him.
On the other side, Kong Zhongwu and Sister-in-law Dan also sighed and bowed. No matter what grudges there were between the two, Ah Zhang had sacrificed his life to save them. Such kindness could not be ignored.
Sister-in-law Dan's face turned red when she saw Xie Agui's gaze, but she still walked to the farmer and helped him up. Only then did she hear the farmer say with a hoarse voice, "She … how could she do this, how could she do this …"
Xie Agui frowned and said impatiently, "If you are angry, then slap her. Why are you still acting like this?
Are you still a man? Why are you dawdling like this?
Get up! "
The farmer was rarely angry and said coldly, "What do you know?"
"Oh?
I don't know, but I know that every injustice has its perpetrator and every debt has its debtor. A farmer like you only knows how to kowtow to people. If you are a man, then go and avenge her! "Xie Agui glared at him." What are you looking at?
What are you going to do?
Do you want to fight? "
The two sides were at daggers drawn. Sun Lang shrugged. "You guys take your time talking, I'm leaving."
Xie Agui's spirits were lifted when he heard this. He pushed the farmer to one side and moved closer to Sun Lang with a bashful smile. Although Ah Chang had just resolved the threat of the Genesis egg, he still felt somewhat uneasy in his heart. If he wanted to settle this matter once and for all, the lives of his family would still be in the hands of this great master before him.
He smiled. "Where are you going, Master?
I am willing to serve you! "
Sun Lang glanced at him and smiled. "I am going to find that bitch to argue with her personality. Do you want to go first?
What if Ah Zhang's abilities are limited, or the bitch has other tricks up her sleeve and can still awaken the Source Egg? Then it would not be good for you to sacrifice yourself before the victory of the revolution. "
Xie Agui was a little scared, but when he saw Sun Lang's faint smile, he still gritted his teeth and said, "This lowly one's life was saved by my lord, so this lowly one should also be sold to my lord!
Since you want me to take the lead, this lowly one should do the same. I will follow your lead! "
Sun Lang laughed when he heard this. He nodded and said, "Sensible, you know how to talk. You're very smart."
Xie Agui nodded repeatedly and laughed bitterly in his heart. [Nonsense, you can kill me with a single finger. I have no choice but to repay your kindness. Let alone being the vanguard, even if you ask me to eat sh * t, I will still go …]
The ranger did not know what he was thinking and smiled gently. "You are a promising talent. It would be a pity if you died in the Novice Village. I like smart and motivated young people like you. Back in the day, I also cultivated many talents like you. For example, Ah Qiu, Xiao Song, and Zhuo Zai. I heard that they have now grown into mature and outstanding people. You have to work hard too and not lose to your seniors."
Although he did not know who these people were … but they could not be too bad since they had followed the Master.
Xie Agui nodded like a chick pecking at rice. Sun Lang thought for a while and nodded. "Yes, I think the bitch is so cunning that she must have some tricks up her sleeve. You have to be on guard. But in this battle, your ranks are restrained. If you go up against the bitch, you will only be sending yourself to death. The value of your existence is comparable to Alash's victory speech …"
Xie Agui was stunned. "Then what is it?"
Sun Lang showed a thoughtful expression. "To be precise … I don't know what it is either."
He thought seriously for a while but could not come up with a conclusion. He waved his hand impatiently. "Sigh, in short, you are a bunch of hindrances. Don't come and join in the fun. Stay away from Lu Zhen and do what you want. I am going to fight the boss. Don't come and make trouble."
Although Xie Agui felt that it was not very safe to entrust his life and fate to others, he also knew that Sun Lang was telling the truth. If that woman really had a way to reawaken the Source Egg, then wouldn't he be digging his own grave by foolishly following her to Lu Zhen?
A wise man would not do something like walking into a trap.
Therefore, he sighed and said, "Forget it. My life depends on my lord. I wish you victory. If I can escape with my life today, I am willing to be a pawn for the rest of my life …"
Sun Lang nodded. "The four of you should be careful. Take care of yourselves."
He was about to leave when Hei Xuan Dang, who had been in a daze all the way until now, suddenly quivered. She flashed to Sun Lang's side and opened her arms to block him. She shouted, "I want to go too!"
Sun Lang looked at her from the corner of his eyes. "… Apart from being separated by life and death or being taken as a hostage and making trouble, what positive effect do you have?"
Hei Xuan Dang's expression froze. She knew that she could not reason with the person in front of her, but she still said loudly, "I want to go!
If you don't take me, I will secretly follow you or go by myself! "
Sun Lang looked at her and sighed. "Sigh, I really don't know what to do with you …"
The snake beauty's face lit up. "You agree?"
The ranger showed a gentle smile. "Come with me. And Ape, get ready to work."
Ah Chang said that there was not much time left.
The three of them quickly left the cave and came out along the winding tunnel. The road was full of the corpses of the hidden rats. They were so densely packed that it was disgusting to look at them. With Hei Xuan Dang leading the way, the three of them left Bamboo Mountain. Sun Lang stopped and turned to look at Hei Xuan Dang with a warm smile.
The snake beauty's heart skipped a beat. She took a few steps back and said warily, "You … What are you doing?"
Sun Lang smiled and waved at her. "Come, change back to your original form."
"… What?"
"Just change back." Sun Lang smiled. "Do you think I'll eat you?
Don't waste time. Your master is in danger. Don't delay the important matter because of you. "
The snake beauty liked this the most. Bringing out Master Lu was simply an all-purpose panacea. Although she still felt that it was somewhat inappropriate, she still transformed into her beast form. There was a flash of light, and in an instant, a huge black python coiled up in the air. Its ferocious and terrifying snake head stared at Sun Lang. Her impatient voice rang out. "What are you doing?"
Sun Lang smiled. Then he raised his hand, clenched it, and gently hammered it.
With a bang, the poor black python fell to the ground and fainted.
Sun Lang smiled at the stunned Iron Head Ape. "You stay here and watch over her. Don't let her do anything stupid … Well, when she wakes up naturally, come with her to Lu Town. At that time, everything will be settled."
Iron Head Ape was puzzled. "Master, don't you need me to go with you?
Although my martial arts are low, my ability to control the monkeys is still useful.
For example, if necessary, I can help disperse the people … "
Sun Lang glanced at Hei Xuan Dang. He thought for a moment and shook his head. "No need. You have another task.
Take good care of her. Also, those four … I always feel that I have neglected something. It's better to be safe than sorry. If something really happens, remember to help them. "
After saying that, he flashed toward Lu Town like a flickering light and passing shadow.
Iron Head Ape watched Sun Lang leave. He suddenly remembered something and shivered. "Master said that he doesn't need me to disperse the people. Is it because he is confident that he can suppress the conflict to Herb Garden and not affect the innocent, or … he doesn't care about the lives of unrelated people?"
Sun Lang and others left in a hurry, leaving the four distresses in the cave. The farmer was still kneeling on the ground. His body was trembling slightly. He had not recovered from this blow. Shan Si Sister-in-law squatted beside him and comforted him softly.
Kong Zhongwu and Xie Agui looked at each other. "What should we do now?"
Xie Agui thought for a while and said, "The Lord has instructed us not to get too close to Lu Town, so we will listen to him. However, Bamboo Mountain is a strange place, and I do not want to stay here. Ping Qiao Village is too close to here, and it is not very peaceful either. How about this... we go east, and after crossing a few mountains, we will reach Wei Village. I am familiar with that place, so even if something happens, we will have the geographical advantage..."
If we go there, the terrain will be favorable. "Kong Zhongwu also knew where Wei Village was. He nodded in agreement. He turned to look at the remaining two companions." What do you think? "
Shan Si Sister-in-law had no idea. She pulled the farmer and whispered, "What should we do?"
The farmer raised his head and looked at Ah Chang's body floating in the pond. He said sadly, "I … I want to bury Mama Chang first …"
Kong Zhongwu sighed softly. Although they were on different sides and could still be considered enemies to a certain extent, she was already dead and their grudges were settled. There was no need to be too calculative. Moreover, Ah Chang had sacrificed herself in the final moments of her life to remove the Genesis eggs from their bodies.
"That's how it should be …" Kong Zhongwu frowned as he looked at Ah Zhang's corpse. This bloody, horrifying monster was floating in a pool of green water. It was disgusting and strange, and it was not pleasing to the eye. It made people instinctively feel disgusted. However, since Ah Zhang had saved his life, he could not care too much about it.
Making up his mind, he was about to help when Xie Agui reached out to stop him and gave him a look.
Kong Zhongwu did a double take. He did not know what was going on, but Xie Agui said, "If that's the case, we'll wait for you outside. We farmers live and die by fate. Don't take it to heart."
Dumbo Kong was rudely dragged out by Xie Agui. It was only after they were out of the cave that he shook off Xie Agui's hand and complained quietly, "Are you afraid of dirtying your hands?
Why did you have to drag me out then?
We owe her a debt of gratitude for saving our lives. Letting her rest in peace is also a way of expressing our gratitude. How can we be picky and complain about this and that? "
Xie Agui snorted. "You're a good man and I'm not an ungrateful wretch. What's there to be afraid of?
Still, didn't you see?
The farmer is in a bad mood. Compared to us, he was closer to Mama Chang and was more concerned about her death … let's have Fourth Sister-in-law console him so that he can think things through and resolve the knot in his heart … "
When Kong Zhongwu heard this, he looked at Xie Agui in surprise. "Didn't you dislike him?"
Xie Agui said coldly, "I'm not an idiot. Do you think I can't tell that Fourth Sister-in-law is interested in him?
That farmer may be a coward, but he's honest. Fourth Sister-in-law won't be at a disadvantage if she follows him. "
Kong Zhongwu glanced at his companions and smiled meaningfully, as if remembering something.
Xie Agui flew into a rage out of humiliation and shouted, "What are you looking at?!"
Leaving the argument aside, only the farmer and Fourth Sister-in-law Dan were left in the cave. The young widow noticed the meaningful look Xie Agui gave her before he left and felt a little nervous and shy. But before she could say anything, the farmer had already stood up and walked silently to the pool.
Shocked, Fourth Sister-in-law Dan hurriedly pulled him and said, "This pool looks weird. I'm afraid it's poisonous. It's better not to go in. Let's think of a way to pull Mama Chang's body over …"
Although the farmer still didn't say anything, he stopped walking. Fourth Sister-in-law Dan breathed a sigh of relief. After thinking for a while, she intertwined her hands and the cotton thread intertwined into a strong rope. With a light wave of her hand, the rope flew out like a living thing and nimbly tied itself to Ah Chang's body. With a light tug, she pulled the body over bit by bit.
When she pulled the body close, Fourth Sister-in-law Dan was already a little tired. The farmer stretched out his hand and held a part of the cotton thread.
The young widow instantly felt the cotton thread in her hand sink. She stole a glance. The hand was thick, clumsy, and cracked. It was the hand of a farmer. The farmer was very polite. The hand was far away from her and did not touch her at all. However, she still felt her palm heat up. It was as if …
Aiyaya, what was this indecent girl thinking ….?
She blushed slightly, but she didn't dare to think too much. The two of them used their strength together. The farmer wrapped a piece of cloth around his other hand and pulled Ah Chang's body out of the pool. Ah Chang's lower body soaked in the water was even more horrible and ugly. Fourth Sister-in-law Dan didn't dare to look at it again. But the farmer still didn't say a word. He placed the ugly monster in a proper position, then took off his robe and covered Ah Chang's body.
Then, he squatted beside Ah Zhang, took out his tobacco pouch and lit it up. Sparks flew out, lighting up his face that was as silent as a withered tree. No one could tell what he was thinking at that moment.
But Fourth Sister-in-law Dan knew … Ah Chang was killed by someone. And in this murder case, the identity of the victim and the murderer combined together was a cruel reality that the farmer absolutely didn't want to accept.
She hesitated for a moment, then gathered her skirt and squatted beside the farmer. She said softly, "I don't know how to persuade you … But in Ah Chang's heart, I'm afraid, pity is more than resentment …"
The farmer looked at her and didn't say anything.
Fourth Sister-in-law Dan showed a sad expression and whispered, "I can understand … Because, I used to be a mother.
Ah Chang probably also treated your eldest daughter as his own daughter. No matter what her daughter did to her, no matter how angry and resentful she was, there was still an instinctive motherly love that hasn't been erased … "
She looked at Ah Chang's twisted face and sighed, "At the last moment of her life, she still asked herself if she had done something wrong to deserve this kind of torture. She didn't want to believe that her daughter would become such a cruel and evil person. She wanted to understand, wanted to forgive, but she couldn't. Only at the last moment of her life, she was freed, love overcame hatred …"
Fourth Sister-in-law Dan smiled and said, "Bao 'er, my son … I couldn't protect my husband. He died. I thought that I would have to raise Bao' er. Life was hard at that time, but as long as he was by my side, as long as he called me 'mother', even the cotton yarn I spun was meaningful and alive …"
"I thought, I couldn't protect my husband, but I had to raise my son. I wanted to earn more money. When he grew up, I sent him to the martial arts club. I looked at him and wondered if he would be successful when he grew up. It would be best if he could eat the food of the Shangguan Family. If he really wasn't cut out for that, it would be good if he could be like his father, selling wontons …"
She sighed, but a smile appeared on her face. She seemed to be recalling those hard but practical days, "But he can't become an unfilial ruffian in the marketplace. Every day, he would take things from his parents and use them as gambling capital … I thought, if Bao 'er became like that, it must be because I didn't teach him well. So I taught him to be sensible and filial. I counted on him, I raised him, I wanted to see him grow up, but I didn't expect …"
Fourth Sister-in-law Dan's eyes were a little red. She wiped her tears and said softly, "I didn't expect that I still couldn't protect him. My husband, my son, I couldn't protect them …"
The farmer seemed to want to comfort her, but he was a dull person. How could he know how to comfort others?
But Fourth Sister-in-law Dan had already wiped away her tears and said softly, "So, most of the mothers in the world are the same. I think, before Ah Zhang died, the most important thing she thought about was to protect her daughter, and then revenge. We are all indebted to her … so we have to fulfill her last wish, right?"
She looked into the farmer's eyes and smiled, "So, after burying her, let's do what we have to do."
The farmer was stunned for a moment and finally nodded hard, "Okay."
He looked around and frowned, "This place … is not good.
It's not good to bury Ah Chang like this. Let's take her out, cremate her, and bring her ashes back to her hometown. "
Fourth Sister-in-law Dan nodded, "We'll listen to you."
The two looked at each other and felt that they had a thousand words in their hearts. The farmer smiled for the first time and reached out to help Ah Chang up, "I'll carry her all the way. It can be considered as sending her off …"
Crack.
Before he could finish, Ah Chang, who was helped to sit up, suddenly lowered her head.
Her head was soft as if she had no bones.
The two looked at each other for a moment. Fourth Sister-in-law Dan obviously didn't know what had happened.
Then, the farmer raised his right hand like a madman and tore the flesh on Ah Chang's back with his fingers like an eagle's claw.
Fourth Sister-in-law Dan saw the farmer suddenly go berserk and was stunned for a moment. She didn't know what had happened. When he tore open Ah Chang's back, the young widow took a look and instantly fell into an ice cave. The blood in her body almost froze.
In the blooming flesh and blood, there was a huge flying centipede that had been dead for a long time!