In the second chapter, blind in sight yet clear in heart, mute in speech yet full of strength
"You answer me a few questions first," Commander Song said, looking Yun Qing up and down with a serious expression
The grip of the man in white tightened, and Yun Qing's expression grew increasingly grim, yet the smile in his tone did not diminish: "Fool, do you know how many white-clad envoys like you have perished at my hands?"
Go find A-Mang! A-Qing said naturally, with a tone of childlike stubbornness.
Who are you, and what is the purpose of your visit?
Much better, thank you. Yun Qing's voice sounded more energetic than before as he lifted the blanket and sat up. Where is A Mang?
However, the child's behavior was completely opposite to that of the strong man; there was no sense of panic about him at all. From his escape to seeking help in Jiuming City, everything was handled appropriately. A-Mang also felt an unreasonable trust and obedience towards him
After noon, A-Mang and A-Qing, having eaten their fill, left through the North City Gate
I have already been in the capital during winter, what does the matter in the mountains have to do with me? Ah Qing still smiled cheerfully
The forest already bears a hint of autumn, with the tips of the leaves faintly tinged with frost red, while the bases remain lush and dripping with green. This interplay of red and green renders the entire forest vibrant and full of life
Yes, yes, yes! Liu Shu lowered his head and repeatedly said, he also knew that the matters of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains were not something people like them could involve themselves in
A Qing replied without hesitation: "I come from a small village in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains to the south. By the way, it is called Yun Family Village. This time, I set out from home to look for my father."
My father works in an official family in the capital. I wanted to see him, so I took A-Mang with me. A-Qing's expression remained calm and indifferent, and there was something about the atmosphere that felt off, yet I couldn't quite pinpoint what was wrong
"What is the matter?" Commander Song asked with a frown after being bumped by Yun Qing.
As the autumn wind rises, the vast sky stretches for miles without a trace of cloud.
A Qing smiled and said: "Naturally, it is good. It is just that with the arrival of autumn, the hunters have begun to prepare food for winter, and there are more people hunting in the mountains, resulting in a stronger smell of blood.
"Wait! Where are you going?" Liu Shu was startled by his movement and hurriedly stopped him
At some point, a small glazed lamp also appeared in Yun Qing's hand, and she made no move; it simply vanished into the hands of the man in white, just like how the man in white had escaped from A Mang moments ago
Yun Qing seemed completely unaware, with a faint smile still lingering on his face
Aman’s expression gradually became calm; he followed Yunqing’s mule at a swift pace, and the foolish look on his face did not reveal the fierce killing intent he had just displayed
A child who appears to be just over ten years old, a big man with a foolish expression, and a slow-moving old mule are making their way north at a leisurely pace
"The capital is not a good place either, be careful yourself, child." Uncle Cha did not respond, but handed the teapot to A-Mang and staggered away.
He really does not seem to be lying. Perhaps it is a village near the mountains. The children understand little ... ... "Commander Song's expression was calm, "Send them out of the city, and do not concern yourselves with this matter any further.
Although this man has been wailing non-stop, he has not actually spoken a complete sentence. At this moment, Uncle Cha suddenly points out that he is, in fact, a mute
This desolate city is very quiet, and there is no one to see them off. A Qing rides on an old mule secretly gifted by Commander Song, while A Mang easily follows behind him
Liu Shuzheng was lost in thought, while Yun Qing jumped down from the bed and walked towards the door
Beneath the thick layer of fallen leaves, the remnants of the white-clad figure and its blood gradually dissolve into nothingness
"Your father?" Commander Song frowned
Liu Shun could not help but take another look at this rather peculiar child. With an unremarkable appearance and an ordinary demeanor, he was just like any child from a common family. Upon entering a crowd, he would be instantly submerged, drawing no attention whatsoever. If there were to be any distinguishing feature, it would certainly be his pair of eyes that had never been opened.
"What happened to your eyes...?" Liu Shu could not help but ask
The man in white was seized by the neck by A'Mang, unable to break free; this brute was using deadly force, and had it been an ordinary person, their neck would likely have been snapped. Despite being held in such a manner, the man in white showed no change in expression. He took out a small glass lamp from his bosom and rubbed it with one hand.
Uncle Tea sighed, shook his head, and seeing the child’s carefree smile, could not help but ask: "You seem unconcerned about finding food this winter"
"Hahaha, that's really interesting." A Qing reached out to touch A Mang's head. A Mang was significantly taller than the child sitting on the mule, and he obediently lowered his head to allow the touch.
A figure in white stood atop the leaves, gracefully descending as they fell, diving towards the clouded sky. His expression was rigid and stern, devoid of any semblance of consciousness, only an unadulterated intent to kill.
If such a disposition were to appear in the offspring of a prominent family, it would be understandable; however, this Yun Qing is clearly just a child from an ordinary family
"Hand over the items, and I will spare your life!" In the next moment, the man in white appeared before Yun Qing, gripping his neck tightly, his tone devoid of any fluctuation, sending chills down one's spine
Hand over the items, and I will spare your life
Liu Shu noticed that he spoke these words in a calm and ordinary tone, as if it were just a casual conversation. This made Liu Shu inexplicably feel that the child was somewhat strange, just like his eyes that had never been opened; who could tell what terrifying things were hidden behind his quiet and fragile expression
"Are you feeling any better?" Liu Shu placed the medicine bowl on the small table and glanced at the boy curled up in the blanket
Unexpectedly, I collided with someone head-on
A Mang's somewhat foolish face revealed a fierce and angry expression, and he let out an excruciating wail, grabbing the white-clad man's arms and tearing them off with sheer force
Let us go. Yun Qing remounted the startled mule, covered his mouth to cough, and said, "Otherwise, we will be caught up again"
"Old fellow, I would like to ask, how is the Ten Thousand Great Mountains... now?" Uncle Tea squinted his eyes and walked over
The man in white was momentarily taken aback when he saw him disappear. When he finally caught sight of Yun Qing again, a tall figure had already blocked his path.
Upon hearing this, Amang's expression grew increasingly pained and anxious. He crushed the glass lamp in his hand, threw the man in white to the ground, and stomped heavily on his head.
From beginning to end, that man from the Han dynasty displayed an extremely frantic demeanor, clearly sensing the urgency of the situation. In reality, the circumstances were indeed dire; although it was merely a cold, the child was weak, and it was uncertain whether he could hold on for another half a day before preparations for a funeral would be necessary
Just as I was about to ascend the official road, I heard an elderly voice calling from behind: "Little child... stop!"
Yun Qing nodded slightly and then asked, "What is the problem?"
Commander Song truly could not discern any flaws in his expression and had no choice but to step aside and let him pass out
"How do you know that Amang is mute?" A Qing did not reach out to take it, but instead asked while touching her hair
This ... ... Liu Shu could not explain why, as he had not yet received the orders from Commander Song, it was naturally inconvenient to let him go
"Amang, are you well?" Yunqing jumped down from the mule, standing in the shadow of the trees, making it difficult to discern his expression
Yun Qing coughed a few times in pain, but when he spoke, there was a hint of a smile: "Do the people of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains only know how to greet with this phrase?"
Aqing happily ran out to find Amang, but the two remaining in the tent exchanged glances, both seeing concern in each other's eyes
"Do not go out!" Liu Shu quickly stopped him
A Qing exclaimed in surprise: "Of course not, there are only my father and me at home, how can that be considered running away from home?"
The small glazed lamp emitted a faint white glow, and then the figure in white unexpectedly vanished from the spot.
At this moment, they were walking on a small hill outside the city of Idle Flowers, with A-Mang leading the way and Yun Qing riding a mule behind him
Ah... indeed. Uncle Tea sighed again, handing over the small teapot in his hand, "It is not easy for you, one deaf and one blind, so I will give this teapot to the child."
I want to find A Mang! Yun Qing saw him in a daze, and without looking back, he ran out of the military doctor's tent
"Isn't the Ten Thousand Great Mountains... where did the village come from?" Liu Shu asked somewhat cautiously
"Amang, let us go. You should hang the kettle around your neck."
A Qing turned around and saw an elderly man in tattered clothing waving his hand behind him, holding a small teapot. This person was none other than the tea uncle from Jiuming City.
"A Mang." Yun Qing detected the smell of blood and couldn't help but frown
Why? Yun Qing raised his head, his expression somewhat bewildered, his eyes still closed.
When those thieves set their sights on us, they recognized that A-Mang was extraordinary, so they poisoned the upstream in an attempt to take A-Mang down. The child was slightly taken aback and immediately replied, "Unfortunately, A-Mang is robust and was not affected at all. Instead, I could not withstand the toxicity and gradually lost my vision."
A loud explosion erupted, and the man in white was stopped by A Mang with a single hand, the force of the dive sending A Mang flying a distance away. After crashing into several century-old giant trees, A Mang shook his head and stood up in a daze, surprisingly unscathed.
Jiuming City stands like a solitary island in the south, surrounded by a lack of even a larger town, let alone a city. The cities in the south seem to be always far apart, lacking the prosperity found in the north. Once they left Jiuming City, Yunqing and Amang continued along the mountain path, without even encountering a well-paved official road.
In an instant, the vitality in the air dissipates, and the aura of death surges forth
Are you running away from home
What happened? A Qing did not turn back, but sat on the mule with her head tilted, looking at the old man. A Mang imitated her, tilting his head to look at him as well
I want to go see Aman. " A Qing rubbed her forehead and said, " We need to continue on our journey.