Chapter 18: The Hidden Secret
I didn't look back at the footsteps that sounded far behind me, because without looking back, the person coming had already started talking loudly: "It seems that I was really in time this time, you haven't entered the water yet."
It's Xiao Chengqian, so I don't have to look back.
Everyone knew about Xiao Chengqian's arrival, so no one was surprised, including Tao Bai and Lu Shan, who didn't say a word and remained silent.
Xiao Chengqian walked to me and sat down next to me, joking and saying, "Are you waiting for me?"
"Waiting for you? No! It's because we have to wait until after 11 o'clock in the evening before we can move. It's a bit cold at night." As I spoke, I looked at the watch on my wrist. The current time was 10:03, and there was less than 10 minutes left.
I'll be in the water in an hour.
As for the other candidate to enter the water, the one currently decided is Brother Chengxin.
Xiao Chengqian stood up indifferently and said: "Because the place is too sensitive, there is only one chance to enter the water. It is normal not to wait for me. However, since I am here, let me take a step to speak."
After saying that, Xiao Chengqian walked towards the deserted side. I followed, but was stopped by Tao Bo. He still lowered his head and said to me in a somewhat embarrassed tone: "You can't go there.
say."
"What do you mean?" My face darkened. If I can accept covert surveillance, I absolutely cannot tolerate this blatant restriction of personal freedom.
Although my attitude was like this, Xiao Chengqian's attitude was more direct. He said: "Don't use chicken feathers as arrows. Go aside. I won't be polite if you block me again."
Facing the attitudes of Xiao Chengqian and I, Tao Bo lowered his head even lower, and his voice became even more timid: "Don't avoid talking to us, it will be difficult for me."
He looked like a child who lacked confidence and was a little afraid of others, but he didn't move away even an inch, and he was embarrassed to lose his temper again. At the same time, Lu Shan also walked over.
"What's going on?" Lu Shan asked. Brother Chengxin and the others also noticed this.
The expression on my face was not very good, and I lit a cigarette with some annoyance. I understood that Xiao Chengqian must have a secret that I wanted to know, and he was ready to tell me.
But Tao Bo and Lu Shan are blocking me like this. Are they really trying to force me to fight with them?
Xiao Chengqian probably lost his temper. Facing Tao Bo, he took out a special phone and rang it at him. He said, "I'll call your superiors myself and ask them if Cheng Yi and I are allowed."
Let’s talk alone for a while.”
Lu Shan remained calm, but Tao Bai silently picked up the phone, walked aside and made a call, which he actually did.
After a cigarette, Tao Bo came back, handed the phone back to Xiao Chengqian, then tugged on Lu Shan's sleeve, and the two of them retreated.
Throughout the whole process, Tao Bo didn't say a word, but his attitude was very obvious. Apparently, the superiors allowed me to communicate with Xiao Chengqian alone, which made me even more doubtful. Fortunately, Xiao Chengqian and I finally had time to communicate alone.
Just wait and ask for clarification.
We walked a long distance in silence with Xiao Chengqian, and when we reached another mountain top, we stood on the top of the mountain. The mountain wind at night was very cold, making Xiao Chengqian and I's hair fly. The quiet moonlight reflected in Tianchi, making the whole world seem very quiet.
"Why are you allowed to talk to you alone?" I asked.
"All forces are intertwined, and there is no clear distinction between black and white. Since I can know where you have taken your actions and get your secret phone number? Do you think it is strange that you allow me to talk to you?"
Xiao Chengqian said with a smile.
I was silent, suddenly feeling that I would be a fool to ask any more about this. Xiao Chengqian would not have the patience to explain to me how the forces are entangled and who are their people in the department. I just need to know that the forces of Xiao Chengqian and his organization can influence
Just go to the department.
"Do you remember that deserted village? The first time we met." Xiao Chengqian suddenly started talking about this.
I nodded, how could I forget everything in the deserted village?
"At that time, we took a helicopter directly to the deserted village, obtained the purple plant, and took Yang Sheng away. Do you still remember?" Xiao Chengqian continued.
Of course I also remember that the figure of Yang Sheng leaving is still one of my clearest memories, but Xiao Chengqian looked at me deeply, and the implication was not that simple.
I looked at Xiao Chengqian strangely at first, and then I thought of a possibility, and at that time, some words that Master vaguely mentioned to me, I suddenly understood something, and looked at Xiao Chengqian in shock; "
Is there support from the department behind you?"
"I can't say too much. The only thing I can tell you is that there is not just one force that supports us. Some things have been discovered since the 1960s. There have always been people who are very fanatical." At this point, Xiao Chengqian was really
There was nothing more to say.
In fact, I have no intention of caring about the purpose of those forces and how they are entangled. The only issue I care about is Jiang Yi. I asked: "Does Jiang Yi have anything to do with the whole thing?"
"Him? I don't know. Do you think I can know this with my current position in the organization?" Xiao Chengqian shook his head and said directly and helplessly.
Yes, not to mention that my master took away many elders from their sect, but as Xiao Chengqian is a junior, the core secrets he can access are limited.
I was silent for a while and then said: "In that case, there are so many complicated things behind it. Why do you still call me when you know that my phone is being monitored?"
"That's the reason I told you not to go into the water. There is something in the water. If you bring it up recklessly, the consequences may be serious." Xiao Chengqian said seriously.
"What is in the water?" When I asked this, I had already thought of a possibility and looked at Xiao Chengqian in disbelief.
"A place with that thing can never be too peaceful. The old village chief is the best explanation, so it has been kept. What do you think is in the water?" Xiao Chengqian looked at me seriously and said.
"Purple plant." After getting Xiao Chengqian's affirmative answer, I calmed down. I vaguely understood the meaning of the three chains left by the master, but at the same time, I was also confused, why did Tao Bo tell me about water?
Didn't find anything down there?
"In that case, do you still want to go into the water after knowing it? There are legendary water monsters in this X pool, which are not naturally grown, and there are many underwater puzzles, such as where are those water monsters hiding? If they are as powerful as the old village chief
, do you think you have the ability to resist underwater? Not to mention, if you bring that purple plant up, it will arouse how many coveted forces will covet you.
We can't keep it with our strength at all! If you hand it over, can you guarantee that it will fall into the right hands? The only way is to destroy it, but since I know about the purple plants underwater, you
How many people do you think know about it? If you destroy it, you will be the target of public criticism! Back then, your master also failed to do this." Xiao Chengqian told me seriously.
"What did you say?" I was shocked. Looking at Xiao Chengqian, I knew that Xiao Chengqian must have a secret. I didn't expect that he knew so much.
"This matter is like a bureau. It's just using you to complete it. You have no choice whether to advance or retreat. The only way is to be firmly tied to the department. Do you think your master didn't know that there was a purple treasure hidden in the deserted village?
Plants? If we hadn't come forward to take away the purple plants back then, your master would have been in this dilemma." Xiao Chengqian said to me.
I looked at Xiao Chengqian in surprise. Was there such a secret back then? But my question suddenly popped out of my mouth: "Why are you taking advantage of our Lao Li lineage?"
Is there any hidden secret in this?
Faced with my question, Xiao Chengqian suddenly laughed and said to me: "As a person of Lao Li's lineage, don't you know that your lineage is the biggest?
Chapter completed!