Why is my master always lost and swollen? !

As the innkeeper said, nothing happened.After soaking in the hot spring beautifully, Mr. Baohe and the young man returned to the hotel.

As soon as he entered the room, Mr. Baohe spread out his diary and recorded his experience just now.Including the color and smell of the spring water, the depth and width of the spring pool, the walking distance from the inn, and the expected curative effect, etc., I wrote like a fly and kept writing.Because this information will come in handy when writing guides in the future.But in the middle of writing, Mr. Baohe suddenly stopped writing and looked at the young man, as if he wanted to say something.

"Don't worry sir, I will definitely find out the secrets here tonight."

After Mr. Baohe had actually soaked in the hot spring just now, he found that it was no different from the hot springs he had seen on weekdays, and felt that nothing strange should happen.Therefore, he nodded and smiled at the young man to express his gratitude.The young man's face turned red all of a sudden, he lowered his head, his eyes didn't know where to look.

After nightfall, rows of green bamboos stand in the shadows.Holding the lantern, the young man walked forward along the road under his feet, which was still the same road during the day.However, just because it was dark, the impression was very different.

Is the mountain road leading to the hot spring so long?The young man felt that no matter where he went, there was a boundless bamboo forest in front of him.

Finally, white mist rose up ahead, and the bamboo forest came to an end.It's just that the water vapor is thicker than in the daytime, and the road under your feet can hardly be seen.The young man held the lantern in one hand, and carefully climbed the rocks with the other, trying to avoid falling. Finally, he finally arrived at the hot spring.

It was extremely quiet all around, not even the sound of insects.After taking off his clothes, the young man dipped his feet into the water, and he couldn't even hear the sound of the rippling water clearly.The dense water vapor covered the entire night sky.The scenery on the other side of the hot spring also melted into the white mist.The bamboo forest and the cliff behind him, which should have been in sight, were all gone.Perhaps because it was approaching the fifteenth day, even though it was far away from the lantern, the white water mist shone with a hazy soft light as a whole.

At first, the young man was both nervous and excited because of the innkeeper's words.However, after actually soaking the body in the hot spring, it doesn't matter at all.Soaked in spring water, the skin is slippery all over the body, which is very comfortable.From the fingertips to the back of the neck, the body warmed up from the inside out.Soaking in the water, the young man remembered the scene of bathing with Mr. Baohe during the day, and thought of his black and shiny long hair, round shoulders, slender neck, and exquisite facial features... Just when the young man was immersed in his own imagination, he couldn't extricate himself. Suddenly, I heard the sound of water beside me.

"Sir, is that you?"

No one answered.Under the steam, the other party's face and figure were all hazy and indistinct.The young man felt itchy in his heart, so he stood up, splashing the water while approaching the figure.The bottom of the pool suddenly became slippery, and people had to pay attention to maintain their balance.

There were more and more people, and the young man found that there were three or four people in the pool at this time.Some were immersed in the spring water motionless, while others stood or moved.None of them said a word.Occasionally, there was a whistling sound, as if someone was whispering, but it was still inaudible.

The young man suddenly noticed a strange thing.The figure farthest from him seemed to be immersed in the spring water, but according to the width of the spring pool seen during the day, that location should be on the opposite side of the cliff.The other side of the hot spring disappeared...

Looking back, the young man couldn't find the rock where he put his clothes, and the light of the lantern was also extinguished.The front, back, left, and right sides are filled with thick white mist, and the hot springs are right under your feet.That's all.

terrible!However, the feeling of soaking in the hot spring is as comfortable as ever.The young man wanted to escape, but the first thing he did was to dip his shoulders in the spring, "Ah..." he let out a satisfied sigh.

There was a figure in the hot spring, and there were two coughing sounds.Cough, cough, cough, as if coughing and spitting.Cough twice, rest for a while, cough twice.The young man has some impressions of this coughing method. When his father was alive, he would cough like this every season.

"Could it be..." Thinking of this, the young man carefully observed the other figures.The one who was immediately recognized was the one with the missing arm.Even though the outline of the body was shrouded in mist, it was obvious that the man had no arms.This person must be the friend who met the robbers on the road the winter before last.When his body was discovered, his left arm had been cut off. It is estimated that he was unwilling to let go of his belongings when he was dying, so the robbers chopped off his arm in a rage.The young man stared at the figure, and saw him standing up. Through the water mist, he could vaguely see that he was holding the broken arm with the other hand lovingly.

Then, the young man heard someone humming a little song softly, the voice was very low and weak, and it was almost inaudible if he didn't listen carefully.Ah, is my little sister here too?The young man immersed himself in the spring water, thinking.That tune is exactly what the little sister who died of smallpox many years ago often talked about.

By this time, the original fear and uneasiness in the young man's heart have all dissipated.On the contrary, I really want to say hello to those figures one by one.

"Hey, everyone, long time no see!"

The young man said hello and slowly approached those figures.At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in the ear.

"No, Zizai."

Mother... The young man recognized the voice immediately, and tears flowed from his eyes childishly.

"How old are you and still shed tears, not ashamed."

The young man took another step closer to the figure in front of him.The mist lightened slightly.The other party's wet hair, the shape of the ears, and the eyebrows and eyes that belonged to the mother gradually became clear.It's a pity that the mother suddenly opened the distance between her and the young man.

"Don't come here, this is the world of the dead. Well, go back quickly!"

The youth did not give up and wanted to move forward.Suddenly, a familiar voice called his name from behind.It's Mr. Baohe!

The young man was suddenly stopped by a burst of panic, and hurriedly ran towards the direction of the voice.The spring water was rippling and rippling.After finally wading to the shore, the clothes and the lantern that had just been taken off were still in place, but the candle in the lamp had been extinguished.When Mr. Baohe saw him, he hurriedly approached him, explaining that seeing him not coming back, he was worried about something unexpected, so he came to look for him to go back.

It was already dawn, and under the blowing of the morning breeze, the fog cleared away, allowing us to see the whole picture of the hot spring.The spring pool has been restored to a size that can only accommodate five people for bathing.The young man found that apart from himself and Mr. Baohe, he could not see anyone else around.The figures who had soaked in the pool just now, as well as the mother, all disappeared together with the water mist.

"So, what the hell did you see there?"

"Probably those who have died. Thinking that no matter whether my parents, family or friends with a broken arm, they are all in the other world, so I couldn't help but want to see the faces of the dead, and walked towards them rashly. What happened? ?If my mother hadn’t stopped me, I would have walked to the other side of the water mist because I wanted to see their faces clearly. Maybe it’s like what the innkeeper said: I will never come back. Looking back now, the body I couldn't help but feel a chill. But having said that, I really want to take another look at their faces..."

"I have been to a place where there is a technology that can transfer what you see in front of you to paper like a sketch. The locals will use this technology to record the beautiful scenery and the appearance of their loved ones. It is said that it can be preserved. long time."

"How can there be such a magical technique? Could it be black magic? Don't try to fool me, sir."

"The world is so big, there are no surprises..."

"Speaking of which, sir, it's better not to include this hot spring in the guidebook."

"The quality of the spring water is good, and the surrounding scenery is also good. Unfortunately, there are dead people in the pool, but I can't write about it. You have come back alive, but not everyone can have such good luck. Alas, if you write strange stories and the like The book is a reference."

Mr. Baohe felt a little regretful.

The two stayed in the village for another night, and decided to leave early the next morning.If the travel schedule increases, the cost will also inflate. This time, Liu Zian, the big funder, did not come with him, and the bookseller who invested in the time will definitely not have a good face.

In order to prepare for the restart tomorrow, Mr. Baohe planned to take another hot spring bath while it was still bright.The young man didn't want to go with him, even if it was safe during the day, he still had the fear of the night before in his heart.No way, Mr. Baohe had to go by himself.

The young man was bored in the house, so he decided to take a walk in the village alone.This mountainside village reminds young people of their hometown.There are terraced fields on the hillside, and farmers are cultivating between the ridges.Bypassing the bamboo forests that can be seen everywhere, the paths under your feet are winding and winding.The sun hid in the clouds, and the weather looked a little gloomy.

While walking, the young man was thinking about Mr. Baohe.During this period of time, the two stayed overnight, talking and laughing constantly, and getting along more and more harmoniously.The young man seemed to have a vague hope in his heart: "It's best that this trip never ends." But he didn't dare to think about this idea. As soon as he thought of it, the voice and smile of his husband appeared in his mind, and he felt ashamed. But I feel that I am an ordinary person, and being able to accompany him for several months is already a blessing, how can I ask for more?But when he thought that his husband would leave him behind one day, the young man couldn't help feeling panic.How can I make my husband remember me forever?This question fills the hearts of young people.

The young man was a little tired from walking, so he found a stone and sat down to rest.I saw an old man leading a horse coming from the opposite path.The villagers of this village probably hate travelers.When the old man passed in front of the young man, he glanced at him in disgust and muttered something in his mouth.From the point of view of mouth shape, [-]% is not a good word.

The young man felt a little pain in his head.That's right, from a certain point of view, he didn't get enough rest last night, but soaked in the hot spring all night. It's lucky that he didn't catch a cold.

The young man decided to go back to the hotel to catch up on sleep.On his way back, he met a group of children.As soon as the children saw him, they hid in the grass by the side of the road, chirping and whispering, and peeped at him from the gaps in the grass blades.The young man listened carefully, and said a few words, "How could there be such a person..." or "If he grows up to be like him...", his tone seemed to be full of sympathy.The young man was so angry that he pushed aside the grass, wanting to reprimand him, secretly hoping to scare the crap out of these little guys.Unexpectedly, he stood in front of them aggressively, but the children were not afraid at all, and stared back at him without blinking.

Then, in front of the hotel, the young man met a woman with a baby in her arms.He thought to himself that it was okay for the people in this village to be strange, so it was better not to deal with them any more, so he lowered his head, intending to pass by her silently.But who would have thought that the woman deliberately walked up to the young man, looked at him worriedly, and said, "Your parents must be very disappointed." The young man suddenly became angry, and said viciously, "Don't meddle in your own business!" But he saw the woman suddenly turned into a ghost, staring at him firmly.Taking a closer look, the baby in her arms turned a frighteningly red color at some point, and made a strange "quack" sound when it cried.

The young man rushed back to the hotel, but he didn't expect that the disaster was not over yet.A wild dog ran into the room. As soon as the young man opened the door, he saw a black, dirty, and muddy dog ​​squatting on the ground.The dog was already skinny and bony, and looked like it was about to starve to death. It exuded a rancid smell, and it made people regret that they had a nose.The wild dogs messed up the luggage, and there were a bunch of black footprints on the quilt.The young man yelled loudly and wanted to drive it out of the room. The dog watched him and shed a tear, and then ran into the depths of the bamboo forest.

What a nasty village!maddening.

When Mr. Baohe came back from the hot spring, he was also taken aback by the horror in the room.The footprints left by the wild dogs also had a rancid smell, which lingered for a long time after cleaning.

The dinner made by the proprietress is still mixed with gravel, which makes it taste like a toothache.The young man and Mr. Baohe spit out the pebbles and put them on the table one by one. There were as many as 44 pebbles.There are also some unidentifiable foreign objects mixed in the boiled vegetables, and they will wriggle when poked with chopsticks.The young man was so disgusted that he didn't even move.Mr. Baohe picked up his chopsticks, paused for a while, and silently spit it out.