Chapter 669 Secret
"Brother Shunzi, don't blame your uncle." The door opened and a tall man came in. He was so thin that only bones were left, and his left arm hung like a decoration. It was Cangcuo who had shaved his hand without blinking.
Nan Xiaomo took two quick steps and helped the man sit down on the bed. A few steps away, the man was already panting and his physical condition was not as good as that of the elderly Zhang.
"They should have noticed us a long time ago. We encountered them last time. This time, Xiaomo also said that the way they focused their gaze on him was abnormal. I'm afraid they recognized us," Cangcuo said calmly. "Instead of letting them come and confirm on their own, it's better to let your uncle do you a favor in exchange for your safety. It's a good deal."
"But..." Zhang Shun still felt it was inappropriate.
"It's nothing. If you hadn't saved us, we wouldn't have survived." After thinking he was going to die and living for so long, Nan Xiaomo's health has improved a lot. He held Nan Xiaomo's hand and rubbed it, feeling that it was worth it.
"You can't say that. We are relatives, so it's my duty to save you. Besides, if Xiaomo hadn't helped me this time, I would have been dead after falling from such a high place with my superpowers exhausted. There was no way I would have waited for the so-called rescue," Zhang Shun understood clearly.
He looked at Nan Xiaomo, "Your special ability has also been exposed, right?"
Nan Xiaomi didn't say anything. Old Zhang nodded and told Zhang Shun about the villagers' attitude.
Seeing that Zhang Shun was beginning to hesitate again, he said bluntly, "Now that things have come to this, let's stop worrying about right and wrong. Let's discuss how to proceed."
The three of them were silent, and Old Zhang continued, "I suggest that we run away secretly. We can't stay here anymore."
Cangcuo shook his head and said, "Uncle, you think too simply. Since you said it is a loan, Yuebanwan will not do business at a loss."
"Could they chase us for such a few crystal cores? I heard that their temporary base was attacked by mutant snakes, so they shouldn't have the energy to spare. Let's find a cave in the mountains for a while, and no one will be able to find us." What Old Zhang said was completely different from the righteous words he used when he promised to pay back the money.
"It's better to be safe than sorry. Now no one knows whether their base will send support. After all, the base commander is here," Cangcuo said, his eyes turning over the three people, "However, I can stay and tell them in detail about the situation of the Mountain God Base. You leave secretly, and I have the bargaining chips in my hand to prevent them from chasing you."
"Then you..." Zhang Shun frowned.
Then Cangcuo said calmly, "I won't live long anyway, so I'll just buy you some time."
"no".
"I won't leave."
The voices of Zhang Shun and Nan Xiaomo were heard at the same time. Nan Xiaomo did not make any explanation or plea, but she was firm in her attitude and would never leave.
"No matter what your bargaining chips are, as long as you are alone, even if the news is true, they will doubt its authenticity," Zhang Shun thought, "Why don't we take a gamble and use the information we know in exchange for them taking us away. Anyway, we won't be able to survive here if it leaks out."
"Yes, I am involved in this matter, and no one knows it better than me." Nan Xiaomi's fragile face was firm. Cangcuo wanted to say something, but was interrupted by her calmly, "I know what you want to say, and I also saw what happened back then."
Cangcuo sighed and held the person's hand tighter.
**
That evening, Sha Peng arrived earlier than Old Zhang's family.
After he tried the effect of the crystal core gun, he asked them if they could exchange for more guns. Wu Yue did not directly say that they did not have many left, but asked the other party if they had anything that could be exchanged.
"Let Mo Tiantian treat you for a while longer," Sha Peng replied without even thinking.
Wu Yue laughed, "What we get in return is to cure everyone."
Sha Peng, with his big head, scratched his hair, frowned and thought seriously. For a moment, he didn't know what else in their base was worth exchanging.
Wu Yue looked at Sha Peng, trying to figure out his character.
This man seldom spoke and always had a stern face, which was quite intimidating with his big body. But from the moment he touched the crystal core gun, he seemed like a different person, talking non-stop, especially at this moment, he couldn't let it go and didn't want to put it down at all. This made Wu Yue feel that this man should be only interested in the things that he cared about.
That……
Wu Yue pretended to be casual and said, "The power of this gun is limited. Now, the people in our base who go out with special abilities carry crystal core rocket launchers. When a single soldier fights, they can carry them on their shoulders. One shell is enough to destroy everything within a few hundred meters around. It is extremely powerful."
"So powerful?" Sha Peng's eyes were sparkling, which was strictly inconsistent with his body shape.
"This is nothing. Weapons are still based on scientific research. Your mountain god is more magical. He can enlighten people to have supernatural powers, which is completely beyond the ability of ordinary people." Wu Yue asked casually with curiosity, "I have never known what the enlightenment process is like. Is it painful?"
"Just take the medicine given by the Mountain God for a few days. The higher the level of enlightenment, the more uncomfortable it will be. This is no secret in the base." Sha Peng didn't know if he could see through his temptation. He didn't hide anything, but he obviously wanted to talk about something else. "Tell me about the more powerful weapons in your base."
Wu Yue told him about some advanced things in the base, and Sha Peng also revealed a lot of things that he thought were unimportant, many of which were about the so-called mountain god Bai Lu.
Wu Yue also learned from him that Bai Lu had not appeared since the last time Zhou He and the others left.
Their master Qi Le was also taken into seclusion by Bai Lu and there has been no news of him since.
The two of them tacitly did not bring up the core issue. It was more like an information exchange meeting than a chat, communicating what they wanted to know.
**
The appointment with Old Zhang that night was delayed until seven o'clock, after Sha Peng left.
In addition to Zhang Shun, the old man was accompanied by Cangcuo, Nan Xiaomo and eight-year-old Zhang Nannan.
Old Zhang looked like he had really come to thank people, carrying large and small bags in his hands. Zhang Shun and Nan Xiaomo were even carrying half of a bloody prey. They walked along and openly explained the purpose of their trip to everyone, as if they were afraid that someone might not know the truth.
"Uncle Zhang, you're here." Wang Bao had been waiting for him since he sent Sha Peng away, and he immediately went to greet him.
"There's nothing good at home. This is the new prey I caught today. Let you have a taste." Old Zhang bent his head, looking old and harmless, and said words of thanks to Wang Bao happily.
"Thank you for your generous donation," Zhang Shun also handed over the things.
"It was also because we exhausted Mo's healing power first, otherwise, Envoy Tan would definitely not stand by and watch us die." Wang Bao gave Tan Yun some eye drops at the right time.
"Haha" Old Zhang sneered twice and said nothing, but his meaning was very clear.
Wang Bao didn't say much. He looked at Cangcuo and Nan Xiaomo, nodded and greeted them, then led them into the house.
The wounded soldiers needed to pay attention to their diet, so porridge was cooked in the house and they could smell the delicious aroma as soon as they entered the door.
Wang Bao saw that the little girl couldn't help but look towards the kitchen. She kept swallowing her saliva and asked someone to bring some food over.
They have no shortage of seeds, so they grow rice and vegetables all by themselves. When they are stewed together, they have a unique flavor.
"Uncle Zhang hasn't eaten yet, right? We are all grown men here, so we can just eat something simple." Wang Bao asked everyone to sit at the table and called Wu Yue over.
The purpose of their visit was clear to both parties, and Old Zhang did not beat around the bush. He waited for Wu Yue to come over, greeted him, and then had a meal together.
After dinner, he asked someone to take Zhang Nannan out to play, and then he talked about the trip.
Wu Yue turned his gaze from Zhang Shun and Cangcuo. He didn't expect that Nan Xiao would be the first to speak.
"I will tell you the source of the supernatural power in the Mountain God Base. Can you send us away?" Nan Xiaomo asked bluntly.
"leave?"
"Yes, we definitely can't stay here. I don't ask to go to your base, I just want to leave here smoothly." After Nan Xiaomo said this, he glanced at Cangcuo and hurriedly added, "Let the doctor check Cangcuo's body."
Wu Yue looked at Cangcuo. Completely different from the rumors, this man looked like a sickly person, not at all as brave as the rumors said.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Nan Xiaomo tried her best to stay calm and give herself more weight, "In the entire Mountain God Base, except for Lord Mountain God, no one else will know the news I told you."
"oh?"
"About the true identity of the mountain god."
As soon as Nan Xiaomo finished speaking, not only Wu Yue, but also Old Zhang and his son looked over in disbelief. Only Cangcuo looked calm, and it was obvious that he had known about it for a long time.
Wu Yue looked at the expressions of the two men, pondered for a moment, and nodded in response.
If Ai Ping and others let them go, it means they felt their revenge was sufficient, and their survival was their own destiny. There was no need for Wu Yue to judge them.
As for taking them away from the Mountain God Base, if they can leave smoothly, it will not be difficult to take them with us. If they can't, then... it's not a loss either.
"When we leave, you can come with us," said Wu Yue.
"You must ensure our safety," Nan Xiaomo said anxiously.
Wu Yue laughed, as if mocking her naivety. He stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation towards the door, "In today's world, no one can guarantee anyone else's safety."
"I can help you out if you're in trouble, but if I want to risk my life for you..." Wu Yue shook his head, "The door is over there, be my guest. Also, please return the crystal core as soon as possible. It's not easy to owe a debt to Yueban Bay."
“……” Nan Xiaomi pursed her lips and didn’t speak for a long time.
It was Cangcuo who patted her shoulder and took over the conversation, "Just take us away from here safely."
As for where to go, that was something they would consider after leaving. Just based on what they had done before, if Wu Yue had promised to protect their safety along the way, he would have suspected that the other party had ulterior motives and might have wanted to kill them to silence them after leaving.
Seeing that it was so straightforward and clear, Cangcuo felt at ease.
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