One person ascends to the Pure Huang Court

Unexpectedly, before she could open her mouth to welcome everyone, she was startled by Liao Zhong's scarred face when he took off his raincoat and hat.

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

Peacock was about to call the police.

Everyone tried their best to explain, but Peacock was still skeptical. It was not until Xiuwu took off his hat that Peacock finally believed that they were not bad people.

How could such a good-looking little brother be a bad guy?

Looking at the peacock circling around Hu Xiuwu, Liao Zhong once again despaired of this world where appearance matters.

Seeing Liao Zhong looking at him with regret, Kong Que hurriedly apologized to Liao Zhong, checked in everyone, and distributed room keys.

Everyone returned to their room, packed up 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 sat together involuntarily, and the rest of the people sat with Liao Zhong.

After serving tea to both tables, Peacock started chatting around the table with Hu Xiuwu and his friends.

The team leader said to Liao Zhong, "Boss Liao, do you really not need us to accompany you into the valley?"

Liao Zhong took a sip of tea and said, "No need, we are enough."

"In that case, we'll wait for you at Caiyun Inn."

At another table, Wang Kaixuan was bragging to Kong Que.

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

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

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

Wang Kaixuan took out his ID from his pocket and showed it off to Kong Que.

That’s right, their current identities are experts from the old city, the same as Professor Chen’s.

This is the fake identity that Nadutong made for everyone.

Actually, it’s not fake, after all, the certificate is real.

Although Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi no longer have the real tomb-grabbing talisman,

But they have proof now.

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

Peacock asked: "So what are you doing here this time?"

Hu Bayi was afraid that Wang Kaixuan might let something slip on the spur of the moment, so he quickly interrupted and said, "Oh, we are going to investigate Zhalong Mountain and Worm Valley. The terrain there is special and of great research value."

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

"Hey, Zhalong Mountain has been very popular recently. A group of guests went to Zhalong Mountain half a month ago."

Liao Zhong on the other side heard what Kong Que said and asked, "Oh, little sister, did a group of guests go to Zhalong Mountain before?"

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

Hu Xiuwu raised his head and smiled sweetly, and asked, "Sister, did a group of guests go to Zhalong Mountain before?"

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

Pfft,

The company employee who sat at the same table with Liao Zhong lowered his head and tried hard to cover his face with his hands to prevent himself from laughing out loud.

Liao Zhong:...

Kong Que looked at Hu Xiuwu and said, "Half a month ago, a group of people wearing Miao costumes came to stay at our inn. While we were eating, we heard them say that they were going to Zhalong Mountain."

"After they set out, something seemed to happen. When they came back, several of their companions were missing."

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

"Brother Xiuwu, let me tell you, I suspect that group of people may have grass ghosts!"

It is such a pity that the Wengding Wa Village was destroyed by fire.

Chapter 40: Grass Ghost Master

Hearing what Kong Que said, Hu Xiuwu frowned.

Before they came, Liao Zhong had sent people to give them extra lessons, cramming their heads with information about the forces that needed attention in the southwest region, as well as various customs and slang.

Grass ghost is what the locals call Gu.

The lady boss, who was counting the bills at the counter, heard what Kong Que said, put down her pen, and scolded Kong Que:

"Peacock, don't speak ill of the guests behind their backs. You saw those guests were laying gray lines (worms)."

Peacock muttered, "That's right. Those people are all dressed like strangers, and they look like they don't allow strangers to enter. They also don't let us clean their room. There must be a ghost."

Peacock's sister-in-law glared at her and said, "You dare to say that!"

Seeing that his sister-in-law was really angry, Peacock's head immediately shrank back subconsciously.

Kong Que still respected and listened to her sister-in-law, and she did not dare to talk about this matter anymore.

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

Peacock just treated this incident as a little story like a country ghost story.

However, Liao Zhong and Lao Meng noticed this incident, but Kong Que was ignorant and didn't understand the inside story.

But they knew that there really was a tomb of King Xian in Zhalong Mountain, and that the precious Zhuchen Pearl was suspected to be contained in the tomb.

It is not surprising that someone who looks like a Gu Master appears here.

Hu Xiuwu asked, "Sister, will that group of people come again? I don't want to be cursed by the Grass Ghost Master without knowing it."

Beautiful, Hu Xiuwu,

That's it, find out what this group of people's purpose is, Liao Zhong thought.

Peacock said without a doubt: "They should come again. Before they left, they said they would come again. Before they left, they paid my sister-in-law an extra month's money so that we could keep their room."

Liao Zhong glanced at the driver sent by Hao Yi.

The driver understood and immediately made an excuse, saying that he wanted to go outside the eaves to smoke.

As a result, after he went out, he immediately found a secluded and deserted place, and then called his colleagues at the Southwest Headquarters, asking them to help investigate the identity of the Miao group who came to Zhalong Mountain a few days ago.

Kong Que and Hu Xiuwu then asked, "Brother Xiuwu, you are so young and you are here to do archaeology?"

"Oh, I was recommended by the school to join the team during the summer vacation to learn additional geology and history knowledge."

Peacock said with envy: "The schools in Sijiu City are great. You can come here to study and visit during the summer vacation. Then you should go to Zhalong Mountain."

"Yes."

"But can you climb over the snowy mountains?"

Hu Xiuwu raised his arms and made a strongman move to show off his biceps:

"Sister Peacock, don't look at me like this, I'm actually very strong."

Kong Que said worriedly, "That won't work. The group of people I mentioned are all tall and strong, but they all got into trouble in Zhalong Mountain. Why don't you stay here? I'll take you to visit our village."

Hu Xiuwu repeatedly rejected Kong Que's proposal.

Kong Que couldn't help him, and was worried that something might happen to Hu Xiuwu, so he thought of something in a hurry:

"Oh, I remember hearing from my brother before that there is a hidden passage at the foot of Zhalong Mountain that can go directly through the snow-capped mountains outside and directly into the interior of the Insect Valley. This is his secret. Through this secret passage, he can always find more prey and herbs than other hunters in the village."

Peacock turned to look at his sister-in-law and shouted, "Sister-in-law, do you still remember where the secret passage my brother mentioned is?"

Peacock's sister-in-law stood behind the counter, with a look of nostalgia on her face, and said uncertainly:

"I remember that it seemed to be an underground river, a tributary of the Snake River. That tributary passed through the underground cave of Zhalong Mountain and could directly lead into the interior of the Worm Valley."

Snake River is the local name for the Lankan River. This river runs through the southwest region, with a complex river network, chaotic water flows, dense lakes and swamps, and numerous tributaries.

Hey, yes, the tea was not drunk in vain. With this clue, I can save a lot of trouble.

Liao Zhong secretly rejoiced on the side.

The Southwest employee who had just gone out also returned to the inn.

Liao Zhong shouted, "Boss lady, please prepare some food. We are all exhausted. Let's have some of your special dishes."

"Here we go."

After agreeing, the proprietress of Caiyun Inn went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for everyone.

Seeing his sister-in-law going to work, the sensible Peacock stopped chatting here and got up to go to the kitchen to help his sister-in-law.

They were the only ones left in the inn's lobby.

It was still drizzling outside, and the inn would not have any new guests in the short term.

Liao Zhong asked the Southwest employee who had just returned: "How is it going? Do you have any clues?"

"My colleagues at the company have checked and found that the only people who took the train to Zhalong Mountain these days were from Lunan. There is indeed something fishy about where this group of people came from."

"Most of them have not been active in society in the past few years. They seem to be living in seclusion in the mountains. My colleagues are still looking for more detailed information, which will be sent to you tomorrow morning."

Liao Zhong crossed his arms and said, "Damn it! There is a secret organization in my territory that I don't know about. This is a slap in my face."

Liao Zhong stroked his chin, thinking:

"Well, let's divide the work now. In the next few days, I will take Xiao Hu, Xiao Pang, and Xue Li to find the hidden river that Kong Que mentioned."

Hu Bayi, Wang Kaixuan and the other two nodded in agreement, indicating that they understood.

Then he looked at Lao Meng and said, "Lao Meng, take the brothers from the southwest and Xiu Wu with you to keep a close eye on the mountain stronghold these days. If that group of people comes again, take them all down!"

Lao Meng replied weakly: "Let me try. I may not be able to get it all."

Liao Zhong chuckled: "Hey, Lao Meng. You are being modest. Others may not know you, but I do."

"You are the natural enemy of Gu Masters!"

After Peacock brought the dishes over, everyone tacitly stopped talking about this matter and started chatting about other things.

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