allonlinenovel Chapter 205 Some are happy and some are worried
Chapter 205 Some are happy and some are worried
Some were happy and some were sad, but Yuan Zhiqiang was not as cheerful as Chiffon. He had a sad face and his eyes were narrowed into slits. He looked like a cat with its tail stepped on.
He secretly thought that the women and children under his command probably did not have the courage to climb this shaky ladder.
They are weak by nature, and some of them are determined to die. If they jump down halfway through climbing, they will become human meat dumplings and go to see the King of Hell on the spot.
Thinking of this, Yuan Zhiqiang forced a flattering smile on his funny face. He approached Tang Muyang and said in a humorous voice, "Brother Tang! Look at us, a group of old, weak, women and children. We are like a group of timid rabbits. This cliff is like a tiger's butt to us. We can't touch it!"
"Please have some mercy on us. Is there any other way to go? Even if it's just a small crack, we can squeeze through it like a mouse through a hole."
Tang Muyang originally thought he was just a coward, but seeing him like this, he couldn't help but laugh. After thinking for a moment, he nodded hesitantly: "It's true."
When Yuan Zhiqiang heard this, his eyes instantly widened like bells, as if he had discovered a treasure, and he almost jumped up with excitement.
Huo Jianjie was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan because the carriage couldn't get on and Huo Shuixian was still unconscious. When he heard that there was another way, he immediately floated over like a ghost.
Tang Muyang pointed to a patch of lush climbing vines at the foot of the cliff and said, "Yes, that's the climbing vine. We can get across by following it."
There actually is another way, but...
"Just what?" Yuan Zhiqiang's eyes were as big as copper bells, his face full of curiosity and confusion, his expression was so exaggerated as if he was listening to some shocking secret.
"But there is a group of naughty monkeys blocking the way. Those monkeys are very clever and will steal things from passers-by. There are also a large group of poisonous bees in the cave. Once you disturb them, it will be like stirring up a hornet's nest. Whether you can escape safely depends on your luck." Tang Muyang said seriously.
Tang Muyang did not mention this route at first because this group of monkeys and poisonous bees were too troublesome.
Back then, the Tang family suffered a lot at the hands of these little guys in order to open up a road. If they hadn't been tormented so badly by them, they wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to build a ladder and take the risk of walking on the road hanging in the air.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhiqiang's chubby face instantly fell. He smiled bitterly and said, "Oh my! I'm afraid my men will only be able to serve as clowns for those clever monkeys and as targets for the poisonous bees to practice their needlework on. What can we do?"
As he spoke, he scratched his head, looking like an ant on hot pan.
Huo Jianjie had no intention of backing down. As for the monkey, with Ling'er around, it should be fine. As for the poisonous bee, although it was troublesome, he believed that there were always more solutions than problems. He thought to himself that his eldest daughter would definitely be able to deal with it.
Thinking of this, Huo Jianjie turned around to look for Murong Ling'er, but saw Murong Ling'er walking towards him like a breeze.
Murong Ling'er didn't come here to ask for directions. She said to Tang Muyang, "I agree to your request."
It turned out that when Tang Muyang saw Murong Ling'er pull the dying Huo Shuixian back from the brink of death with just a wave of her sleeve, he immediately realized that her medical skills were amazing.
So, he asked with trepidation and expectation that Murong Ling'er could treat the members of the Tang family.
At that time, Murong Linger had just learned some shocking truths, and Huo Shuixian's condition was as unstable as a candle in the wind, so this topic was only mentioned briefly and not discussed in depth.
Murong Ling'er already had a good impression of the Tang family. When Tang Muyang told her about his life story, his sincere emotions and helpless past also moved her.
Moreover, as a kind of compensation for burning down the Fantasy Mist Forest, both morally and emotionally, Murong Ling'er felt that she should find out the reasons for the short lifespan of the Tang family members and examine their health.
After hearing this, Tang Muyang's face lit up with surprise like fireworks, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Thank you, Miss Murong, you are truly a fairy who has come down to earth to save people from suffering!"
Huo Jianjie was confused as he listened, like a completely bewildered monk, but he was very tactful at the moment and did not rush to interrupt.
Murong Ling'er gave Tang Muyang a few more detailed instructions, her gentle voice like a trickle of water.
Then, she waved her hand gently and asked Tang Muyang to take his men back first.
After Tang Muyang left, Huo Jianjie couldn't wait to ask, "Ling'er, what does Patriarch Tang want you to do for him? If you feel embarrassed, don't force yourself. The worst that can happen is you can just walk away."
Huo Jianjie frowned. He knew very well that his eldest daughter Murong Ling'er was a hot-tempered and decisive person, but the good deeds of the Tang family were like an unknown cloud, hanging over his heart.
He thought to himself that although Ling'er was stubborn, he definitely didn't want her to be swayed by the Tang family's favors out of gratitude and do something that went against her own conscience.
But he also understood that in this world, the person who could force Ling'er might not have been born yet.
"Dad, don't be so sad. Don't worry! It's not a big deal." Murong Linger raised her eyes and glanced at Huo Jianjie. Her tone was calm, but with unquestionable certainty.
She knew in her heart that this was not the time to talk about this troublesome matter. The atmosphere around them was already solemn, so why add a touch of gloom?
Just then, Chifeng hurried over. His eyes flickered between Murong Ling'er and Huo Jianjie, and he turned to Murong Ling'er and asked, "Miss Murong, what are you doing with the carriage? And the horses, they can't get in!"
Chifeng's eyes were full of heartache. These carriages and horses had accompanied them through countless hardships. If they were to abandon them now, it would be like cutting off their own flesh. However, the towering ladder in front of them seemed like a ruthless natural barrier that blocked them out.
Chifeng sighed helplessly, and the sigh echoed in the air, as if expressing his reluctance.
Huo Jianjie was about to mention this, but when he saw Chiffon asking, he quickly replied, "Just now, Patriarch Tang pointed out another way, but it's too dangerous."
"Where are you talking about, Brother Tang?" When Chifeng heard this, a glimmer of hope instantly ignited in his eyes and he asked anxiously.
"Hey! It's right there, the cave at the back of the mountain." Huo Jianjie pointed and his arm drew an arc in the air.
Murong Ling'er and Qi Feng looked in the direction he pointed, and saw that the area near the cave entrance in the middle of the mountain was lush and green, like a green curtain.
But right on that curtain, there were bees densely packed. Those bees were huge in size, and they were shining with a cold light in the sun. They were actually poisonous bumblebees.
Chifeng couldn't help but exclaimed: "Oh my God! What kind of bee is that? Why is it so big?"
"Tang Muyang said that the cave was full of bees and there were also monkeys."
Huo Jianjie told the truth, then turned to look at Murong Ling'er, his eyes filled with inquiry and respect. "Ling'er, you decide which route to take."
"Yes, Miss Murong, you decide!" Chifeng also echoed, handing the heavy decision-making power to Murong Ling'er.
Murong Ling'er felt two burning gazes staring at her closely. She lowered her head slightly and pondered for a moment.
This is not a decision that can be made lightly. If you choose a path blindly and encounter obstacles along the way, you will not only waste precious time but may also put everyone in danger.
After thinking for a long time, she opened her red lips and said, "You guys wait outside first. I'll go in and explore the way to see where this cave under the cliff leads to." She has always been cautious and would never act rashly.
Huo Jianjie was about to open his mouth, wanting to go with her, but Murong Ling'er was like a gust of wind. After she finished speaking, without waiting for their response, she took light lotus steps and walked straight towards the climbing vine.