The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 17 Crisis Resolved
Not to mention others, even Wu Chengyu was confused at this time. Even if Hao Laosi suddenly killed people, he should not kill his own men.

The other beggars were frightened and hid everywhere. Hong Qigong was surprised and did not take action immediately. Hao Laosi got up from the ground, slowly backed away, and was on full alert.

"Boss, Hao Laosi has followed you for many years and knows your temper well. If you do something, not only your old subordinates, but even your own son will lose his life.

Aren't you looking for those nine children? I've locked them up in a secret place, and no one knows where they are except me and the two guys just now.

Even if you, Hong Qigong, are a martial arts master, you won't be able to find them in three to five days. I didn't bother to bring them food last night. These children are young and weak, and some are injured. If they don't eat or drink for two days, I don't know how many of them will starve to death.

You, Hong Qigong, are the most chivalrous. How about using their nine lives in exchange for my one?"

Hao Laosi took out his short knife and placed it across his neck, saying, "If the leader is determined not to let me go, I will kill myself immediately, and the nine children will be buried with me. I won't lose anything no matter how I calculate it."

Hong Qigong remained silent, Wu Chengyu's eyes were subtle, and Lu Youjiao next to him shouted angrily.

"Hao Laosi, you actually dare to threaten the gang leader? I'm going to kill you."

"Hahaha, I've had enough of this shabby place, the Beggars' Sect. This doesn't work, that doesn't work. I've come here to be a beggar, why should I abide by those gang rules?

I just want to have meat to eat and money to spend. As long as I can live a good life, I dare to do anything.

"Boss Hong, Hao Laosi respects you, but what has he gained from following you through life and death for so many years?"

Hong Qigong's face flushed red. He was threatened by his trusted subordinates who had turned against him, and Huang Lao Xie's disciples were also beside him. He was really embarrassed today, but in his eyes, the lives of those children were more important.

"Alright, as long as you tell me the whereabouts of those children, I'll give you three days. Even if you escape, the Beggars' Sect will definitely hunt you down with all their might. Whether you live or die will depend on your luck. Put down your knife. I, Hong Qigong, keep my word."

"Three days isn't enough. That's nine lives. At least give it to me..."

"Boss Hong, please take action. This kind of person has already committed a crime that cannot be redeemed by death. How can you, a lifelong hero, be threatened by such a villain?"

Before Hao Laosi could finish his words, he was interrupted by Wu Chengyu who was watching coldly. The ten-year-old child said the coldest words.

"Boy, I told you that when I die, nine people will be buried with me." Hao Laosi roared at Wu Chengyu.

Wu Chengyu ignored him and turned to look at Hong Qigong and said, "I can find the whereabouts of the children."

As soon as Wu Chengyu finished speaking, Hong Qigong no longer hesitated. He moved slightly and disappeared from his original place. The next moment, he appeared in front of Hao Laosi. Before Hao Laosi could make any moves with the dagger in his hand, Hong Qigong's big hand had already slapped the Baihui point on the top of his head.

This time, Hao Laosi's head didn't explode immediately. Instead, blood gushed out of all his orifices. His whole body felt as if he had no bones, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

"You can really find the whereabouts of those children." The ruthless Hong Qigong only remembered to turn around and confirm at this time.

Wu Chengyu was too lazy to complain. The old man had already finished the fight, so what was the point in asking again?

"I have a naturally keen sense of smell. I can smell my sister A Ku here, but she was only here for a short time, so the smell is very faint. However, the smells of Hao Lao Si and those two unlucky guys are too pungent. Since only the three of them have been there, I'll determine the direction based on their scent."

Wu Chengyu pointed north of the City God Temple as he spoke. Outwardly, he seemed confident, but a surge of excitement surged within him. "Ah Ku, Brother Fang is here to save you." He combined the scents of the three men and found a direction only they had passed. He led Hong Qigong forward, followed by several of his followers, while Lu Youjiao remained at the City God Temple to guard the remaining rebels.

Judging from the direction, A Ku and his companions' hiding place was in the north of Gushan County. As they walked, Wu Chengyu's eyes became brighter and brighter, and the smell of A Ku was getting closer and closer.

There is an unnamed hill in the north of Gushan County. Taoist Mo once collected herbs here. There are a lot of vegetation and strange rocks on the hill. Apart from that, there is absolutely no place to hide people. Wu Chengyu followed the smell and gradually walked to the shade of the hill. There was a straight mountain wall covered with vines. If he wanted to walk under the mountain wall, he had to wade through a stream.

Wu Chengyu pointed at the mountain wall and said, "The smell disappeared at the mountain wall."

Hong Qigong did not hesitate. He grabbed Wu Chengyu's belt and easily jumped over the stream. He walked to the cliff, took a look at the vines, and started cursing.

"That Hao Laosi is truly cunning. Who would have thought there was a cave behind the vines? If I had sent people to search here, there would have been nothing but the mountain wall from the other side of the stream. There would have been no need to come over. If that had happened, these children would have starved to death."

After saying that, Hong Qigong pushed aside the vines and took Wu Chengyu inside. At first, the entrance to the cave was very small, and Hong Qigong had to bend his body to move forward, but it was just right for Wu Chengyu. After walking a dozen steps, the entrance to the cave gradually became larger, and a light source appeared in front of them.

Wu Chengyu suddenly grabbed Hong Qigong, signaling him to be silent, and then whispered, "There are 14 people inside, and Hao Laosi left 5 guards."

Hong Qigong asked in a low voice: "Is this what you smelled? Your nose is more powerful than a dog's. How come I can't smell anything?"

Wu Chengyu rolled his eyes as a reaction. Even as a beggar, Hong Qigong was extremely lazy. He had a lot of sour and smelly odor on his body. It would be strange if he could smell the odor on others. God knows how hard it was for Wu Chengyu to endure all this time.

“Not only can I smell it, I can hear the heartbeats of the people inside. There are 14 of them, no doubt about it.

The space inside was not small. Nine people were huddled together motionless as if they were tied up. They must be the children.

Of the other five, one had a slow heartbeat, as if he was sleeping, and the other four were probably drinking."

Hong Qigong looked at Wu Chengyu deeply without saying a word. His keen sense of smell could be a gift, but he was surprised that his hearing could reach such a level. When Hong Qigong channeled his internal energy to the Yifeng point on his ear, he could also hear the heartbeat of the person inside, but he could not distinguish it so clearly. However, Wu Chengyu definitely did not have such internal energy.

Wu Mianfeng was extremely intelligent, calm, and gifted, yet Huang Yaoshi actually broke his legs and kicked him out. What did Wu Mianfeng do to anger Huang Yaoshi?

Hong Qigong was thinking silently in his heart that Wu Mianfeng was no longer a child in his eyes, but a talented and beautiful person.

The two passed through the cave and found a small valley behind it. No one knew how Hao Laosi found this place.

The light in the valley was dim, and the people inside were caught off guard and did not notice the two of them suddenly breaking in. Among the five subordinates of Hao Laosi, one was sleeping against the stone wall, and the other four were really drinking. There were also nine children locked in a cage. Wu Chengyu saw A Ku at a glance.

Wu Chengyu took two steps to the right, signaling Hong Qigong to take action. Hong Qigong did not hesitate and pounced on the five villains.

Wu Chengyu walked straight to the cage, his eyes fixed on A Ku, but there was only joy in his heart. This life-and-death crisis was finally overcome.

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