We received a report from the public that someone had mysteriously disappeared in this area.

At this critical juncture, the significance of disappearance is self-evident.

Since they could not contact the young expert in solving the case, Qiao Yuan, the Qin City Security Bureau immediately sent a patrolman to the scene.

After visiting during the day, the young patrolman finally determined the final location from some records from the Sheriff's Bureau.

The missing people are all related to a temple.

At night, the young patrolman and a team of fully armed sheriffs arrived at the foot of a mountain.

"You wait here, don't go up. If I don't come down in half an hour, you leave here!" said the patrolman seriously.

There are many cases of disappearances. They may be man-made, or they may be caused by strange spirits or mysterious things. Of course, they may also be in mysterious places.

You'll know everything after you get in.

At the foot of the mountain, a team of sheriffs stood in a state of alert, watching the patrolman's figure slowly being swallowed by the darkness.

Half an hour later.

The patrolman did not appear.

An elderly sheriff hesitantly pulled out his walkie-talkie to ask.

However, the sound of wooden fish came from inside.

Dongdong… Dongdong…

It seemed particularly clear in the dead silence of the night, like a huge rock hitting the depths of one's heart, making one's heart beat wildly.

…

The next afternoon.

Whoosh

A man wearing a motorcycle helmet, a black backpack on his back and shorts was driving away at high speed.

The passers-by were dumbfounded.

"This guy is awesome, wearing shorts in the middle of winter!"

"Aren't you afraid of getting rheumatism?"

“It’s great to be young…”

An old man sitting in a wheelchair looked envious.

“…”

Qiao Yuan's look caused quite a stir in the small county.

Finally, the peculiarly shaped Qiao Yuan stopped in front of the local police station.

Stop the car, turn off the engine, remove the key...all in one go.

"Hello, who is Captain Sun?"

At this moment, in the sheriff's station, an elderly sheriff who was busy at work asked doubtfully: "I am, who are you?"

"I'm from the city. The Security Bureau asked me to ask you about the missing temple case."

Upon hearing this, the sheriff's expression immediately became serious.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war. After refusing the Sheriff's invitation, the Sheriff told the truth.

People in Xiaohe County are generally superstitious, so there are countless temples of all sizes here.

During every festival, the entire county would be shrouded in smog. However, after the above rectification in recent years, the situation has improved.

Some temples were abandoned one after another.

The disappearance occurred in a temple located on a mountain top that had been abandoned a few years ago.

As the sheriff continued to explain along the way, it was already dark when we finally arrived at the foot of the mountain.

…

Qiao Yuan has almost obtained the specific situation.

Now that the target location has been determined, let’s keep it simple and rough... first determine whether the hostage is alive or dead, and then go straight to the enemy!

"If I don't come down in half an hour, you can go back first." Qiao Yuan said.

Half an hour is enough to complete a battle. If you haven't come down in more than half an hour, it can only prove one thing.

I am addicted to the pleasure of brushing my energy points.

It must be very tiring for the sheriff to come with me so late at night, so I can't keep him waiting for long.

Elder Sheriff: "..."

Why does this sentence sound so familiar?

The previous leader sent here seemed to have said the same thing.

…

The night was quiet, with shadows of trees looming in the mountains ahead. A cold wind blew from afar, and the trees swayed, making a rustling sound. Against the backdrop of the night, it looked even more eerie and terrifying.

Following a dilapidated path, Qiao Yuan soon reached the top of the mountain and finally saw the temple hidden in the darkness.

The entire temple is made of wood, but because it has not been repaired, it looks a bit dilapidated and damaged. It is surrounded by bluestone slabs to form a circle.

The words on the plaque above are weathered and a little unclear.

I vaguely remember what sound it was and what temple it was.

Qiao Yuan stood at the temple gate and watched for a long time, then finally knocked on the door.

No one paid any attention.

Just when Qiao Yuan was about to draw out his cunning knife to alert the enemy.

The temple gate opened.

In the darkness, a bald head appeared.

An old monk wearing a monk's robe and with a compassionate face looked at Qiao Yuan while holding an oil lamp.

"Donor, what can I do for you?"

Qiao Yuan retracted the knife.

"Hello, Master. I'm a tourist passing by. I accidentally got lost. Can I rest here for a night?"

At this moment, Qiao Yuan had already pasted four "Concealment Talismans" on himself, so he looked like an ordinary first-level awakener.

"There are no vacancies here, please go back..."

After saying that, he wanted to close the door!

But Qiao Yuan reached out to stop him.

…

"Monks are compassionate. Look, it's winter now and I'm wearing shorts. If you don't let me in, even Buddha won't agree." Qiao Yuan said.

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The old monk took out the oil lamp and blocked the wind with one hand while looking at Qiao Yuan's thighs. They were indeed shorts.

Dongdong… Dongdong…

The sound of wooden fish came from deep in the temple.

After hearing this voice, the old monk opened the door and let Qiao Yuan in.

"Follow me..."

Then the old monk led the way, and Qiao Yuan followed quietly behind him.

The temple was pitch black, with only a dim oil lamp lighting it, which looked particularly eerie in the darkness of the night.

Finally, he took Qiao Yuan through many twists and turns and arrived at a monastery.

When you push open the door, a smell of decay and dust hits you in the face, making you frown.

The old monk lit another oil lamp, and suddenly there was some light in the dark room.

"You'll just stay here for one night."

After saying this, the old monk looked at Qiao Yuan again, then held up the oil lamp and prepared to leave the room.

"Wait!" Qiao Yuan said.

The old monk with a compassionate face turned around and looked at Qiao Yuan in confusion.

"Master, have you ever seen the real Buddha?"

The old monk held up an oil lamp, and the dim candlelight illuminated Qiao Yuan's face.

This man is laughing!

Showing a row of neat teeth.

"Buddha is in the heart." The old monk said after hesitation.

Qiao Yuan grinned

"If you have Buddha in your heart, everything you see is Buddha. Do you think I look like Buddha?"

The old monk shook his head and looked at Qiao Yuan as if he was a lunatic.

"Don't worry, old bald donkey, I'll add a special effect for you!"