Chapter 214 Taking the blame "It's confirmed, it's a local herbalist." Miao Zhichang's voice became deep.
After confirming that the deceased was not Hu Zisheng, the brother and sister did not look relieved at all.
The loss of another life turned the threat in the mountains into a bloody reality.
The burden on their shoulders suddenly became heavier.
Hu Zisheng must be found as soon as possible, and the tragedy must be prevented from happening again.
Miao Zhichang said solemnly, "Antelopes are ferocious... I'll go with you."
The young police officers following him tried to dissuade him: "Commander Miao, let us go and rescue them. Don't take any risks yourself."
Miao Zhichang was adamant: "I'm a local. I grew up at the foot of Mount Yu. I often go into the mountains to collect herbs, so I'm very familiar with this place."
He looked at Ji Shuyun and Xia Zhining, his tone unquestionable: "The two generals are going into the mountains. I must accompany them personally to ensure your safety."
So, the brother and sister and Miao Zhichang set out on the journey into the mountains.
As soon as we entered the mountain pass, the air instantly became moist and cool. The towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and there was a thick layer of humus under our feet, which felt soft to step on.
The sun shines through the dense branches and leaves, casting mottled spots of light on the mossy stones.
As they entered the woods, they heard a familiar squeaking sound above their heads.
Looking up, Song Keke and Song Baobao were squatting on a high branch, swinging their big furry tails.
Xia Zhining smiled and took out a few nuts from his pocket and gently placed them on the small stump in front of the squirrel brothers: "I know you are waiting anxiously, these are supplies for the supply team~"
She reached out and rubbed King Lihua's chin, then, like a magic trick, pulled out a small dried fish. "Your Majesty, calm down. Look, I'm here to pay tribute to you."
Miao Zhichang watched Xia Zhining interact intimately with these little animals, rubbed his eyes in a trance, his face full of surprise and disbelief.
The tabby king gnawed on a dried fish and said, "Is this new uncle also my younger brother?"
[Follow me, I'll protect you!]
Miao Zhichang vaguely felt the cat looking at him and pointed at his nose uncertainly: "Did it, was it talking to me just now?"
Xia Zhining couldn't help laughing: "The king said that since you are a reliable person, he promised to protect you."
"Ah?" Miao Zhichang stood up straight, flattered, and subconsciously saluted the Lihua King. "Thank you... Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Miao Zhichang only realized what he had done after he finished speaking. His whole face turned red and he hurriedly straightened his already neat collar.
At this time, Ji Shuyun had already squatted down and spread the map on the rock: "According to the information provided by He Ying, his father went into the mountains to complete the order for lapis lazuli and safflower pigment."
Ji Shuyun pointed his finger at a certain spot on the map. "Let's go to the area where the raw materials are distributed, based on the principle of proximity."
He turned to Miao Zhichang and asked, "Commander Miao, where is the body of the herbalist we found earlier?"
Miao Zhichang pointed to a nearby valley. "That's right there. Judging from his injuries, he must have fallen from the cliff above. He died about four days ago."
Xia Zhining looked in the direction and frowned slightly. "Strange, this area is not the takin activity area marked on the map."
"They usually live deeper in the mountains. This is the outer area, so it should be relatively safe for herbalists."
Ji Shuyun put away the map and said, "Let's search along the planned route first. With the little animals leading the way, we can at least avoid a lot of danger."
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