Huang Ting

Bang, bang, bang.

A group of off-road vehicles were driving on the mountain road in the southwest,

Big raindrops hit the car window and mixed with the mud spots rolled up by the car in front, forming various strange patterns on the windows of the car behind.

But it was quickly washed away by the wipers and rain.

Hu Xiuwu sat in the car, listening to the sound of rain, feeling the bumps of the off-road vehicle, and looking at the scenery outside the car that was completely different from that in the north.

In the previous chapter, Liao Zhong called for a helicopter, and a group of people left in the helicopter. They planned to use a rope ladder to cross Zhelong Mountain directly and parachute into the Insect Valley.

Unexpectedly, before flying over Zhelong Mountain, the helicopter's control system would malfunction from time to time, and the further in, the worse the situation became.

In desperation, in order to prevent the plane from crashing, the pilot could only change direction and return to the predetermined return location in advance.

Since the helicopter can't reach the destination directly, we have to resort to stupid methods.

Liao Zhong called Hao Yi, the person in charge of the Southwestern Region’s MioTong,

Hao Yi was very enthusiastic. Hearing that it was a task from the headquarters, he knew the rules and agreed to help without asking any questions.

Off-road vehicles have been prepared for them, and employees who are familiar with the terrain of Zhelong Mountain have been sent over to act as their drivers.

Hao Yi also asked Liao Zhong enthusiastically if he still needed manpower. He could send his temporary workers over.

Hu Xiuwu discovered that after hearing Hao Yi’s words,

Liao Zhong's expression was very strange at that time, as if he heard something dirty approaching, and he decisively rejected Hao Yi's kindness.

Finally, they took the car provided by Southwest Region and headed to Zhelong Mountain.

However, the altitude of Zhelong Mountain is very high, and the nearby development level is not enough.

Vehicles can only drive through the foot of Zhelong Mountain, and the rest of the way can only be done on foot.

At the foot of Zhelong Mountain, there is an original village dedicated to receiving tourists and taking them to visit the snow-capped mountains and forests.

This was also their last place to resupply and rest.

Hu Xiuwu got out of the car wearing a raincoat and marveled at the scenery he saw.

This village is embraced by mountains. The entire village is made up of thatched houses, built according to the terrain. Over a long period of time, it has integrated with the surrounding nature.

In the distance, misty clouds connect to the silver top of Zhelong Mountain. The cliffs on the mountainside become colorful due to impurities and epiphytic climbing plants, like a giant mural depicting the vicissitudes of the ancient earth.

Shirley Yang also praised: "This place is like a place that only exists in fairy tales."

There was no Shirley Yang in the team list. After all, Shirley Yang is not a stranger either.

But Shirley Yang heard from Hu Bayi that they were going to find Muchen Zhu and insisted on going together.

(Liao Zhong gave Hu Bayi a cold look.)

Considering that Shirley Yang is a descendant of the ancestors of the Zakrama tribe, she has a natural intuition. In addition, she is a descendant of Banshan Taoist, and she also knows the tomb very well.

Finally, the researcher from the bunker also told Liao Zhong that he wanted Shirley Yang to join the team so as to form a control group with Hu Bayi.

After much consideration, Liao Zhong finally agreed to let her join the team.

Hu Xiuwu and Shirley Yang were still in the mood to enjoy the scenery, but Liao Zhong had already begun to worry again:

'This mountain is too high. If we climb over from here, I'm afraid it will take a lot of time.'

It's not a place to talk in the rain, and cars can't enter the cottage without a wide driveway.

Everyone could only unload all the equipment from the car, then carry one bag each on their backs, cross the terraces outside the mountain village, and enter the mountain village.

Both the inside and outside of the village are covered with cow skulls, and almost every house has a big cow skull hanging at the door.

After they walked through the stone steps covered with indigo, they arrived at the only inn in the village.

Caiyun Inn,

It's said to be an inn, but it's actually just a larger, two-story thatched house.

Shaking off the water stains on his raincoat, Hu Xiuwu followed Hu Bayi into Caiyun Inn.

The owner of the inn is a young widow. After her husband died, she took her high school student sister-in-law Peacock and opened an inn here to make a living.

In the past few years, the domestic economy has developed very well, and more and more people are traveling, so the two of them are living a decent life.

The peacock wears Zhuang costumes and looks very lively and cute.

Originally, Peacock saw a crowd of people entering the inn and wanted to step forward to help.

Unexpectedly, before she could open her mouth to welcome everyone, she was startled by the scarred face of Liao Zhong who took off his raincoat and hat.

Peacock hurriedly ran to find his sister-in-law, thinking that a group of bad guys had come to the inn.

Peacock almost called the police,

Everyone tried their best to explain, but Peacock was still doubtful. When Xiu Wu took off his hat, Peacock finally believed that they were not bad people.

How can my handsome little brother be a bad person?

Looking at the peacocks flying around Hu Xiuwu, Liao Zhong once again despaired of this face-based world.

Seeing Liao Zhong looking at him with a sad look on his face, Peacock quickly apologized to Liao Zhong, checked in for everyone, and distributed room keys.

Everyone returned to the room, packed their equipment, took a hot shower, changed into dry clothes and returned to the inn lobby.

Everyone sat at two tables. Hu Xiuwu, Wang Kaixuan, Hu Bayi, and Shirley Yang couldn't help but sit together, and the rest of the people sat together with Liao Zhong.

After Peacock served tea to both tables, he chatted around Hu Xiuwu's table.

The captain of the convoy said to Liao Zhong: "Mr. Liao, do you really not need us to accompany you into the valley?"

Liao Zhong took a sip of tea and said, "No, that's enough for us."

"In this case, we will wait for you at Caiyun Inn."

At another table, Wang Kaixuan was bragging with the peacock.

Peacock, who had never left the nearby towns or traveled far, was very interested in the story told by Wang Kaixuan.

Peacock asked curiously: "Brother Wang, what on earth do you do?"

Wang Kaixuan said: "We are archaeological experts from Sijiu City. Look, this is our certificate."

Wang Kaixuan took out the ID in his pocket and showed it to Peacock.

That's right, their current status is that of experts from Sijiu City, which is the same as Professor Chen's status.

This is a fake identity that Nadutong made for everyone,

In fact, it is not considered fake, after all, the certificate is genuine.

Although Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi no longer have real gold-touching talismans,

But they have certificates now.

As the saying goes, archaeological evidence can ward off all evils.

Peacock asked: "Then what are you going to do when you come to our place this time?"

Hu Bayi was afraid that Wang Kaixuan would spill the beans on a whim, so he quickly interjected: "Oh, we are going to inspect Zhelong Mountain and Insect Valley. The terrain there is special and is of great research value."

"Don't be afraid of that fierce-looking man over there. He is a soldier sent by the organization to protect us. He is a good person."

"Hey, Zhelong Mountain is very popular recently. A group of guests went to Zhelong Mountain half a month ago."

Liao Zhong on the other side heard Peacock's words and asked: "Oh, little sister, were there a group of guests who went to Zhelong Mountain before?"

Looking at Liao Zhong's smiling face, Peacock was still a little afraid of him and did not speak.

Hu Xiuwu raised his head and asked with a sweet smile: "Sister, were there a group of guests who went to Zhelong Mountain before?"

Peacock looked at him, feeling healed, and blushed: "Yes."

Poof,

The company employee sitting at the same table as Liao Zhong lowered his head and tried his best to cover his face with his hands to prevent himself from laughing.

Liao Zhong:······

Peacock looked at Hu Xiuwu and said: "Half a month ago, a group of people wearing Miao costumes came to stay at our inn. During the meal, I heard them say that they were going to Zhelong Mountain."

"Later, after they set off, something seemed to have happened. When they came back, they were missing several companions."

Then Peacock sneaked into Hu Xiuwu's ear and said mysteriously:

"Brother Xiuwu, let me tell you, I suspect that there may be grass ghosts among those people!"