C11 The Mountains Are Trapped

March North of the city, on the lone hill, the first rain had stopped and the grass was green. In Wen Jinniang's memory, the lone mountain was the busiest place in a ten mile radius. Fishing new firewood, mushrooms, herbs, rabbits and pheasants. This year, however, it was a little deserted. A plague had caused everyone to panic. Everyone was in danger, let alone going out for a walk.

I hope there are some herbs that I want. Although this mountain is quite big, the amount of herbs I want is not small either.

"Sir." The two guards respectfully stood at the side and bowed to Liang Yuan. Liang Yuan nodded and looked at Wen Jinniang with a smile. "Let's go. The rain has just passed. Miss, be careful not to slip."

Wen Jinniang rolled her eyes. Liang Yuan's attitude towards her made Jinniang feel a little cold. Who did not know that Qing Shan City's County Magistrate was just and strict, and he was not smiling or smiling. Why did he smile at me every day?

"Civilian girls grew up in the mountains. It's common for them to go up trees and swim. I'm afraid that adults often can't keep up with their pace in the government." Then, he picked up Luo Qun and walked into the mountains.

The forest in the mountains was close to the stream. Even though it was early in the winter, it was still chilly. Jinniang rubbed her arms and continued walking along the stream. Most of the medicinal herbs she wanted to pick were Yin and resistant to cold. Most of them grew in damp and dark places. Although this desolate mountain was large, only this stream could grow.

Baizhi, Zisu, Orange-stalk... Bitter Dictum...

The first few were easy to find, but Bitter Dandelion was supposed to be the most flourishing in early summer. It had just entered spring, so she did not know if it was easy to find.

Four hours later, Wen Jinniang found a lot of Baizhi and orange stem, but just as she thought, she did not find a single stalk of Ku Diding Ding.

The forest gradually deepened and no one could be seen around. Seeing that the sun had turned to the west, the forest became a little more gloomy.

"Miss..." The guard at the side finally could not help but remind Wen Jinniang, "The sky is about to turn dark. In the depths of this desolate mountain, it is a little dangerous when it gets dark."

"No, although the plague this time is not easy to be infected, But the dozen or so people who are sick won't be able to wait for long. "

"If you want to go back, then go back. I can do it alone."

Wen Jinniang was a little anxious when she did not find the last medicine. She even started to panic. She did not wait for the three people behind her and quickly walked forward.

"Miss Wen!"

"Miss Wen. A pair of strong hands behind her firmly held onto Wen Jinniang's wrist. Wen Jinniang could clearly feel the temperature of the thick hands and could not help but feel a little hot on her face. But for some reason, her panicked heart was not as nervous as before.

"Miss Wen, I will accompany you. The people of Qingcheng County are my people, and I am also very anxious. Let's look for them together."

"Alright, why don't we split up and look for them? The chances are higher."

"No!" Liang Yuan's voice suddenly became much louder. Wen Jinniang even felt that there was some cold air around him. She was a little puzzled and wondered why he was angry again. Sure enough, a gentle and kind person could not pretend for a day.

"I have been walking around the mountain since I was young. I am familiar with it. You don't have to worry about me. There are no big animals in this desolate mountain. " If you and I split up, the people of Green City Mountain will have more chances to be safe. " Jinniang's eyes revealed sincerity and stubbornness. Even Liang Yuan was touched.

After a moment, Liang Yuan sighed and agreed. He told Jinniang to be careful and not act tough. If there was danger, inform him as soon as possible.

The two of them quickly separated.

The mountain path was muddy. Wen Jinniang's pair of embroidered shoes were already stained with black mud. Wen Jinniang did not care much and gritted her teeth and burrowed into the bushes not far away.

The short tree branch cut her clothes and knocked down Wen Jinniang's hairpin. Wen Jinniang used her hand to block the heavy leaves and carefully stared at the ground. She did not want to let go of any place.

This shrub was not big and passed through in just a few incense sticks of time. Wen Jinniang tidied up her clothes and became more and more calm.

The sky was already completely dark but there was no moonlight at all.

The bitter Ding... The poppy, the pangolin. Wild born in mountain ditches, wild grass, or gloomy wetlands at the edge of the forest. The leaves were long and slender, the purple flowers were shaped like orchids that drifted far away.

From the fringes of the forest, in the fringes of the forest, I've looked for them. Why? Is there really no grass? Wen Jinniang rubbed her forehead in distress. For a moment, there was no way.

Hiss... Hiss...

A strange sound came from the forest and Wen Jinniang's nerves immediately tensed up. The surroundings were pitch black and only then did Jinniang realize that she had unknowingly lost her direction and came to a place she had never been before.

Wen Jinniang looked in the direction of the sound and slowly retreated. Even her back began to feel cold. What Liang Yuan did not expect was that the former Wen Jinniang was indeed familiar with the barren mountains and was not afraid of the darkness. However, Wen Jinniang had long died because of that suicide. The current Wen Jinniang looked like she was not afraid of anything. In fact, she was afraid of the darkness to the bones.

She kept retreating, but the hissing sound was getting closer. Wen Jinniang picked up the tree branch on the ground and forced herself to step forward to push aside the bushes. A giant snake covered in flower spots rushed into Jinniang's eyes.

It was the Sobbing Viper! Wen Jinniang only felt her entire body turn cold as she retreated in shock.

The Acute Viper also had a familiar name, the Five Step Snake. It was rumored that if one was bitten by this kind of snake, one's heart would palpitate and die within five steps. Although it was an exaggeration to say that one would die within five steps, the toxicity of this snake could be seen. In the wilderness, taking a bite, one would probably be powerless to reverse the situation.

Fortunately, that snake was not annoyed by Jinniang. It was not interested in this human girl. It walked around and gradually left Jinniang's line of sight. Letting out a deep breath, Jinniang landed on the ground and was about to turn back.

Suddenly, the ground behind her foot was empty. Her body quickly descended and fell to the ground with a thud.

Wen Jinniang looked outside in a daze. She could only vaguely see a hole that looked like a bright moon in the sky. Her head hurt and she fainted.

It was pattering and pattering. The entire desolate mountain was covered in white fog. It was raining...

On the other side of the desolate mountain, Liang Yuan kept pacing back and forth. The two guards also met with him not long ago. However, Jinniang did not return for a long time.

There were no wild beasts or wolves in the mountain. It was not very dangerous. But Wen Jinniang was just a girl and it was hard to guarantee that she would not be surprised.

"Master, master..."

"Shut up!"

A trace of panic flashed across Liang Yuan's eyes. He stopped the two guards beside him and waved his long sleeves before entering the forest again.

Jinniang, don't let anything happen to you. Otherwise, what should I do...