Chapter 539

Meng Gongyun explained: "although there is a map, there is only a route on the map, but there is no specific situation in the mountains. The local people know best where to go and where is dangerous. Many of them live by collecting herbs in the Kunlun Mountains. They wander in the mountains all the year round, and they are very clear about any changes in the mountains."

Rong Guocheng said in a low voice: "I heard that these local people regard Kunlun as a holy mountain. Can they take us in easily?"

"The climate here is bad, and many crops can't grow. Collecting herbs is the main source of their income. It's because this mountain is the foundation of their survival that they revere Kunlun. They really have many taboos about entering the mountains. Some things can't be done in the mountains, and they can't blaspheme the gods in the mountains. If we don't violate their taboos, there will be nothing."

"So it's not difficult to find a guide?"

Meng Gongyun smiles, nods, and says, "as long as the price is high, the local people are willing to be guides. After all, what they usually do is to go into the mountains. This time, they are just bringing a few more people."

Tang Feng looked at him and asked, "last time you said that only you and another person survived, did the guide you asked also die?"

If the local people had followed the expedition into the mountains in distress, the guide would be hard to find.

Meng Gongyun waved his hand and said, "he just sent us to the appointed place, and then he didn't want to go inside any more. In fact, these people didn't go deep into the hinterland of the mountain on weekdays. They just collected herbs on the periphery of the mountain for fear of disturbing the mountain spirit. I think the main reason is that they are afraid that the mountain is too dangerous."

Tang Feng just said "um".

"Isn't that where we're going, and the guide can't take us?" Lin Mengjia couldn't help asking.

Meng Gongyun said: "as long as he takes us to the standard position on the map, I will know the way ahead."

While several people were talking, Meng Zhong also entered the room.

As soon as he entered the village, he immediately said, "I've inquired in the village. One of the most familiar and agile medicine collectors here was hired two days ago and has entered the mountain."

"Is someone going to the mountain?" Rong Guocheng looked at Meng Zhong with some inquiry in his eyes, hoping that he could speak more in detail.

Meng Gongyun frowned and asked Meng Zhong, "who are those people?"

"The people in the village said that they were all adult men, aged between 25 and 40. They carried very professional equipment and seemed to have good skills. They didn't look like ordinary explorers or mountaineers."

Meng Gongyun took a deep breath, a touch of worry appeared on his face, and said: "I don't know who it is, but it's ahead of us."

Meng Zhong continued: "the local people say that it's not a good time to enter the mountain. Avalanches often occur in this season. No matter how high the price is, they usually won't enter the mountain."

"It seems that the price given by those people is very high, isn't it?" Xiang Chuan couldn't help muttering, "there must be brave men under the heavy reward, otherwise, we'll pay a high price?"

Meng Zhong said: "the other people in the village don't know exactly how they talked about it. However, everyone guessed that they must have paid a lot of money. Moreover, they were generous and gave a lot of money to the people who stayed in the village that night."

In his eyes, Meng Gongyun was even more worried. He looked at Tang Feng and said, "even if there is no best guide, ordinary people have to find one. They must know more about Kunlun mountain than us."

"No one knows Kunlun better than the eldest grandson." Chang Sun Ying suddenly opened her mouth.

It seemed as if she was showing off, but her eyes were drooping, her face was not proud at all, on the contrary, it was a bit gloomy.

For a moment, Meng Gongyun stopped talking and looked at Chang Sunying. He didn't know how to carry on the words.

Others are also a little puzzled. Qi Qi's eyes focus on Chang Sun Ying.

Chang Sun Ying's face showed a bitter smile of self mockery and said: "the people in Chang sun's family will come to Kunlun every year and know the path in the mountains, but what can they do? In the mountains, there is no return. "

Tang Feng heard her talk about those things in the family, understood the meaning of her words, nodded and said: "well, even if we are looking for a guide, we can't accompany us into the depths. If something happens, it's a drag, just us."

Meng Gongyun wanted to say something else. Tang Feng waved his hand and stopped him. He could only swallow what he said.

Zixuan agreed with Tang Feng's words and nodded: "the villagers are ordinary people after all. We may not be able to pass the road they can't take. We just follow the map. If there is any change, if we think about it again, there will be a road in front of the mountain. There is no need to worry about it."

Since it is decided in this way, other people will not have any objection. They just follow Tang Feng. Of course, they will do whatever Tang Feng says.

Lin Mengjia can't help but ask Tang Feng in a soft voice: "those people who came before, what conflicts will they have with us?"

Tang Feng did not answer, just slightly frowned.

At this time, he was also thinking about it.

Rong Guocheng said: "I guess it's an expedition. Just now I talked with the villagers. They said that people often come here and go into the mountain from here. Especially in recent years, Kunlun has become a popular place to punch cards. Many people go all the way here to make a circle of friends."

Wang Lihui echoed: "yes, I really convinced these people. It took at least three or five days for me to travel such a long distance. The cost of the journey, together with buying those professional equipment, cost a lot of money. When I get here, I just walk around the mountain, take some photos, and then go back home. It's really free."

Lin Mengjia is still thoughtful and looks at Meng Zhong.

Meng Zhong thought back for a long time and said, "the villagers who have met them all say that these people are different from those amateur explorers."

"Madam, don't think too much. Kunlun Mountain is also attractive to some professional teams. They are just close to the time when we came here, just by chance."

Rong Guocheng still feels that these people have little to do with himself.

After a while, they all looked at Tang Feng and waited for him to speak.

Tang Feng is noncommittal, only way: "early rest, tomorrow early up to start."