Chapter Seven: Ascending Qiwushan Mountain

The female officer glanced at him and said, "Xia Xiaorong, but please call me Officer Xia"

He turned around and walked back a short distance when he encountered an old man carrying a hoe. He thought that perhaps this local resident might know other ways to enter the mountains, so he approached the old man and stopped him. Before he could speak, the old man took the hoe off his shoulder and held it tightly in both hands, looking at him and shouted, "What do you want to do?"

Oh, I have heard that Qiwu Mountain is majestic and beautiful. I wanted to come and see it, but the road has been blocked by you. I wandered around and ended up here.

Xia Xiaorong became alert and lowered her voice, asking: "What is the situation? Is there a wild beast?"

This morning when I went out, I saw someone going up the mountain. Was it a man and a woman

The middle-aged police officer did not hesitate, calling over several officers as they ran towards the small path leading into the mountains. Now, among the few police cars at the foot of the mountain, there were four or five officers besides the female officer. One of the younger officers was smoking by the roadside, occasionally glancing over at them. The female officer stood next to Nie Mo, seemingly afraid that he might run away. Nie Mo had considered making a break for the mountains at that moment; with his speed, those officers would not be able to catch him. However, he did not take that action. The female officer stood next to Nie Mo, seemingly afraid that he might run away. Nie Mo had considered making a break for the mountains at that moment; with his speed, those officers would not be able to catch him. However, he did not take that action.

Nie Mo hesitated as he paced back and forth for a long time before walking towards a nearby convenience store. After buying some food and filling his stomach, he had made the decision to head up the mountain

Comrade police, if it gets dark, it is very dangerous for them, as they are not familiar with the mountains

Nie Mo would certainly not reveal the true reason to him, and he also did not have an identification card. While he was contemplating how to fabricate a story, a few gunshots rang out from the mountain. Given the distance, it seemed to be somewhat far away. However, the fact that the gunshots could be heard indicated that the shooter was likely not deep within the mountain.

Following the female police officer, Nie Mo understood that he would not be able to enter the mountains today, and could only hope that Mo Zining would be favored by fate. He was taken to the entrance of the road leading to Qiwu Mountain, where a middle-aged man stepped out of a police car, appearing to be the leader or someone in charge.

Then I heard the one called Xiao Wu say, "Then I will go with you to https://m.hetushu.com, otherwise I won't feel at ease"

As he approached the foot of Qiwushan, he could see from a distance that several police vehicles were parked there, along with a military truck, indicating that the police had blocked the entrance to the mountain. He thought that such a large mountain should have more than one access point, but being unfamiliar with the area, he had no idea where the other entrances might be. He glanced at the sky and noted that it was past noon; if he did not enter the mountain soon, it would be too late. Therefore, he decided to take a detour to search for another way in.

Nie Mo smiled and said: "I understand, thank you. You just need to tell me, and I will find a way myself"

It is not advisable for you to go alone with someone whose identity has not yet been verified; it is too dangerous

Nie Mo's expression grew serious as he turned to the female police officer and said, "It is not completely dark yet. I am familiar with the mountain, so I will lead you up. Once night falls in these mountains, even those who are familiar must exercise caution. They have been gone for quite some time, and I fear the worst for them." What he said was not an exaggeration; it is indeed the case in the deep mountains, especially in such an extraordinary range.

Nie Mo finally understood, and said: "Yes, I explained the reason to that old gentleman, and I believe he should have informed you all."

Nie Mo Yi looked around and was stunned for a few seconds; this was hardly a narrow path, merely slightly wider than a crack in the rocks. Glancing at the steep cliffs on both sides, he found it hard to believe this was another entrance to the mountain. He was truly at a loss for words. Nearly two hours had passed since he decided to ascend the mountain, and considering that Mo Zi Ning and the others had set out very early, it was not only impossible for him to enter now, but even if he did manage to get in, the chances of finding them were slim. However, he could not just sit idly by and wait.

However, Nie Mo felt very grateful to her, believing that he could not just stand by and do nothing. Moreover, Shen Cheng, who was by her side, was a coward and would be of no help in case of any trouble. Of course, the mountain was so vast that they might not encounter those bandits, and it was also possible that the police would catch those individuals soon.

As Nie Mo and the female police officer stepped onto the narrow path leading into the mountains, darkness enveloped the surroundings in no time, leaving everything pitch black. The female officer took out two flashlights and handed one to him. Nie Mo said, "What is your name? I am Nie Mo."

The middle-aged police officer pondered for a moment before saying: "What do you do? Let me see your ID. Also, what is your relationship with the man and woman who entered the mountain?"

The female officer clearly did not believe his words. She waved at him and said, "Come down quickly and come with me." Nie Mo was somewhat puzzled; could it be that this place was also sealed off by the police? He had not seen any signs of people when he arrived, and there was really no need to waste police resources in such a location.

Nie Mo smiled slightly, did not speak further, and continued to walk forward

The female police officer named Xiao Rong became anxious and said, "What should we do? It's getting dark soon. I'm not too worried about the armed police who went up, but what about the captain and the others? We are unable to contact them now." The other police officers also began to feel concerned.

The young police officer hesitated and said, "Xiao Rong, this may not work. The armed police who entered the mountain first in the morning were accompanied by local police officers. The director stated that this is a dangerous operation; those who are familiar with the mountain can go in, but if they are not relevant personnel, they cannot be allowed to enter the mountain."

The beautiful female police officer looked at him and said coldly, "Your identity has not been verified yet; you still want to enter the mountains? Just stay here honestly." Nie Mo glanced at the female officer, realizing that she did not like him. He thought to himself, I don't look like a bad person, do I? Just as he was about to speak, gunfire rang out again.

The middle-aged police officer said to the female officer accompanying Nie Mo: "They may have found it. I will take a few people to check it out."

I understand. Although she said this, she still really wanted to go up the mountain. She glanced at Nie Mo, hesitated, and then pulled the young police officer, Xiao Wu, to the side to speak quietly. Although their voices were not loud, Nie Mo could hear them clearly. The female officer said, "This way, I will go up the mountain with him alone, and you few will stay here to guard."

I seem to have kicked something" She frowned, rubbing her foot, feeling quite frustrated.

Do you know how many places there are to enter the mountains from Qiwu?" Seeing the old man's hesitant expression, Nie Mo added, "My friend has gone into the mountains, but I heard that bandits have entered the area, and I am somewhat worried. I want to go into the mountains to find them, but the entrance is currently blocked by the police.

The female police officer did not respond to him, but said to another officer, "Xiao Wu, you go to the town and find the relevant department, ask them to organize some locals who are familiar with the mountains to go into the hills."

After walking for quite a while, they entered a forest. The wind rustled the branches and leaves of the trees, creating an eerie sound in the night. Nie Mo found it difficult to discern the direction, but fortunately, he was able to adapt quickly even in unfamiliar surroundings. He looked up at the moon hanging in the sky and soon determined the path leading deeper into the mountains. After walking for over an hour, the female police officer noticeably slowed her pace. At that moment, Nie Mo suddenly stopped under a large tree and said to the female officer following him, "Wait."

Nie Mo did not expect that his actions had led to a misunderstanding, and he hurriedly said, "Sir, please do not misunderstand; I just wanted to inquire about something." The elderly man looked at him, and seeing that he seemed to have no ill intentions, his expression softened, and he asked, "What is it?"

The female police officer hesitated for a moment. However, the police officer named Xiao Wu said, "Xiao Rong, we cannot go up the mountain. The captain has stated that our task is to guard this intersection, just in case."

Although the female police officer was no longer as cold as she had been at the beginning, she still had no intention of allowing him to take them up the mountain. At this moment, Nie Mo was indeed a bit anxious, but he did not let the other party see it. He simply said: "Aren't we all the same? I am worried about my friend, and you are concerned about your comrades."

What happened? Nie Mo quickly ran over

Nie Mo had neither a mobile phone nor a watch, so he could only estimate the time by observing the sky. He glanced again at the so-called intersection ahead and decided to give it a try. He moved closer to the * map * and * book *, contemplating how to climb up with his bare hands. Just then, a sudden exclamation came from behind him, "What are you doing here?"

Upon leaving the hotel, Nie Mo gazed at the majestic Qiwu Mountain in the distance, feeling quite hesitant. He longed to leave this place and return home as soon as possible, but thoughts of Mo Zining filled him with great concern. Although he had saved her, it was only then that she had given him money.

Nie Mo was truly at a loss whether to laugh or cry; it seemed that the other party still did not trust him. However, the female police officer ultimately decided to accompany him up the mountain. If Nie Mo were indeed a bad person, she would be in trouble. Nevertheless, her bold action was quite in line with his intentions, as it allowed him to enter the mountain.

"Stop being so fussy," she said, then walked into the car to grab some things. She approached Nie Mo and said, "You will come with me up the mountain. Don't try any tricks; you lead the way in front."

"What is it, you scoundrel?" She angrily took several steps back, thinking that if it weren't for this place, she would have run far away. After a while, she heard Nie Mo urinating; although it was dark, two red clouds rose on her face, filled with both shame and anger, as she kept cursing Nie Mo, who was not far behind her, and forcefully kicked at the weeds under her feet. "Ah," she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her foot, as if she had kicked something hard.

The middle-aged man looked at him for a while before asking: "Did you ask an old man passing by for directions into the mountains"

Nie Modao said, "Comrade police, I will go into the mountains with you. If you go alone, you might easily get lost since you are not familiar with this area. I have been up there twice and am relatively familiar with it." His words were, of course, false; he merely hoped that the other party would take him into the mountains.

No, I need to urinate, please step back a little.

"I have a gun, what is there to be afraid of?" Upon hearing this, Nie Mo almost laughed out loud

Seeing that he had made up his mind, the old man did not say much more. He informed him that on the right side of the mountain, there was a narrow passage, but it was generally impassable for most people. Only by climbing up the stone walls on either side and crossing the passage between the giant rocks could one proceed.

Captain, I will go with you

"Do not use www.hetushu.com, just stay here," he said, glancing at Nie Mo.

The female police officer glanced at the remaining officers and said, "If you go with me, there won't be enough people left behind. I can manage on my own."

Nie Mo turned around to see a female police officer, about the same age as him, dressed in a complete police uniform, looking quite spirited. Perhaps due to the journey they had both taken, her beautiful face was flushed with a hint of red, making her quite alluring. The female officer, noticing that he had been staring at her for a while without responding, became somewhat irritated and said, "I asked you what you are doing here"

Nie Mo expressed his gratitude to the old man and walked towards the direction he mentioned. After walking for nearly forty minutes, he finally arrived at the place the old man had described. At the foot of the mountain, there was a small stream, and the water flowed down from the narrow path the old man had pointed out.

Yet the police murmured, "If something happens to you, how will I explain it to the director"

Time passed second by second, the sun dipped in the west, approaching dusk. However, not a single person was seen coming down from the mountain. The female police officer and several other officers were growing somewhat impatient. She had used both her walkie-talkie and mobile phone, but there was no response. Once a person ventured deep into the mountains, these devices were of no use. Moreover, Nie Mo felt that Qiwu Mountain was not an ordinary mountain.

In fact, the concern was not limited to them; Nie Mo was constantly thinking about Mo Zining. At this time yesterday, they were nearing the foot of the mountain, but today, even if she had not encountered those wanted individuals, he was uncertain whether she would descend the mountain before nightfall, always harboring a sense of foreboding.

"Indeed, old man." The elder put down the hoe in his hand, thought for a moment, and then said: "There is another place, but it might be difficult to access; it is very steep. Young man, if you want to enter the mountains, you should first discuss it with the police to see if they agree. Taking another route is quite dangerous."

In this deep mountain, the visibility of such a small flashlight is quite limited, only allowing them to see a few meters ahead. Fortunately, the moonlight is good tonight, but the two of them are still moving relatively slowly. As night falls, it becomes increasingly perilous for Nie Mo and his companion, who are not familiar with this mountain.