two ears pricked up

Qilian Mountain is a frontier mountain range from Liangzhou to the northern region, with rolling mountains, high rocky cliffs and few birds.

The Northern Territory is barbaric. In the past few years, except for some natives and merchants, there were very few people who passed through this mountain range. The officers and soldiers guarding the pass passed the card road and no one guarded it. In the remote areas, there is no It would be too lazy for people to control those soldiers who eat official meals.

Although the Northern Territory is desolate, it is a small frontier city connected to several cities in the north. Liangzhou, which is connected to it, is a state in the south that has flourished in recent years.

Liangzhou focuses on business, and there is no door in the state that does not go to business. There are large merchants, hawkers, and more than a few merchants. The state is limited, and the business expands to the south and the south.

Qilian Mountain is just a gateway between Liangzhou and Beidi, but because there are few officers and soldiers guarding the pass, many small merchants are willing to take this side road and pay less customs duties. After gaining a piece of fat, after a long period of time, bandits from all walks of life gathered from the northern regions have been entrenched in the Qilian Mountains. , the loss outweighs the gain.

On a July day, a row of carts clung to the desolate mountain road one after another. The narrow carriages were full of people. They were plainly dressed, and most of them were children over half the age of their wives. They were visiting from the south to the north. Family members who do business.

Among the group of people, the person in white clothes is the most eye-catching. He looks like a teenager, drooping his head listlessly, with black hair falling on his side cheeks, leaning against the wall of the car drowsy, his pink lips parted slightly, the shape of his lips is like a flower, He was probably thirsty, his lips were a little dry, his brows were slightly wrinkled, and he seemed to be sleeping uncomfortably.

The carriage jolted in the stone pit, he opened his eyes from sleepiness, the water droplets in his almond eyes were crushed, and he looked at the person who lent him his shoulder to sleep on.

"Wu Ya, where have we been?"

Wu Ya is a 13-year-old boy. His family does some cloth business. This trip is to seek refuge with a relative who has been doing business there for five years.

While Bai Xi was sleeping, he kept looking at people secretly. After Bai Xi woke up, he moved his eyes away, his dark face turned suspiciously red, "Doctor Xiao Bai, we have arrived at Qilian Mountain."

"Oh...!" Bai Xi twisted his neck, showing a few white teeth and smiling, "Thank you Wu Ya, your shoulders are sore."

Wu Ya suddenly lowered her head, her tongue could not be straightened, "You're welcome, not sour."

13 years old, it should be the age to get married, and ordinary people get married no later than fifteen or sixteen.Wu Ya loves Dou late, and since Bai Xi cured her aunt of rubella, she has an inexplicable affection for him, and her heart is warm when she sees him.

He rubbed his head and smirked, "Doctor Xiaobai, you have worked hard."

Bai Xi is a veterinarian, and ordinary people can treat some common diseases. On the way, Wu Ya's mother suddenly developed rubella. In the wilderness, where can I find a doctor to see a doctor? Bai Xi emerged from the crowd and gave her Heal well.

Bai Xi didn't need half a penny to get in the Wu family's car, and he didn't have to squeeze into another sweaty car under the amazed and salivating eyes of a group of big men.

Women and children looked at him with amazement, but they didn't have the wretchedness that made him uncomfortable.

The inside of the car is sweltering, and the wind that leaks in is hot and sticky. Looking out through the small window, the road is surrounded by wild trees and wild mountains.

Bai Xi squeezed Wu Ya's shoulder, and the other party hid away with a smile, "You don't need to be polite, Doctor Xiaobai, I..."

The carriage slammed into the stone with a bang, and Bai Xiao's head thumped forward, crying out in pain.

Wu Ya helped him up with concern, then turned her head and asked outside, "Uncle, why did you stop the car?"

I only heard my grandpa's teeth clenched, but he couldn't say a word, "There are soil and bandits surrounding us!"

The carriage was surrounded one after another, and a group of ferocious-looking reckless men held big knives in their hands, and their loud voices made people's ears hurt, forcing everyone to get out of the carriage and squat down, and no resistance was allowed.

Some traders had experience in this situation, knowing that the gangsters would rob a lot of money and not kill them, so they flattered the bandit leaders, saying that they would hand over the money and let them pass.

Bai Xi mixed with a group of people and was pushed and pulled out. The group of bandits cursed and sneered lewdly when they met women, and beat them up and down. The men tried to resist and were kicked away.

"Dare to meddle in other people's business, be careful to cut off your hand, and you will not be happy living in the future!"

The men didn't dare to speak anymore, and men and women were divided into two groups. Wuya's younger sister was only ten years old this year. When the little girl was pushed out by the bandits crying, Wuya was eager to protect her sister, and she had a fight with them regardless. He was trampled under the mud and could not move.

"Let go of me, what do you gangsters want to do to my sister!"

The bandits laughed and moved their crotch in an obscene gesture, "What do you think you can do."

"The man pays and leaves, the woman stays!"

More than a dozen women cried for help, Bai Xi was mixed among the men, and his shoulders suddenly tightened, causing the bandits to push him out.

"Look, Boss, here is a man who looks more beautiful than a woman!"

The bandits gathered in Baixi's direction upon hearing the sound, Wuya's eyes turned red, "Little Doctor Bai!"

Bai Xi was still calm, he folded his bag in his arms, glanced at Wu Ya's younger sister, like a calm Living Buddha, and said, "Take me for her, let her go."

The bandits roared with laughter, looking at the boy from head to toe, it was funny, "You tell us to let us go, it's just a dream, why not!"

Bai Xi pondered, raised his head and said, "I am prettier than her."

Wu Ya was about to cry, "Doctor Xiaobai, don't say..."

At least one can keep one.

Bai Xing said seriously, "I'm still a doctor." Although I'm a veterinarian.

"I can see your doctor and treat your injuries. If you don't trade me for her, I won't treat you even if I die."

After getting off the car, Bai Xi secretly observed this group of bandits. Although this group of bandits was vicious, half of them had injuries. The weather was hot. If the wounds were not cleaned in time, they would be infected with inflammation, and then fainted due to high fever. Human life, the Qilian Mountain area is desolate, where can I find a doctor.

Bai Xi's face was calm, but he was actually aggrieved in his heart.

Twenty-six years have passed, and Bai Xi has been looking for Huo Zheng for 26 years. He has searched all the cities and villages in the south, but he has not found anyone.He changed places and traveled to the Northland, intending to search for them one by one from the cities of the Northland. The world is so big, it is not easy to find someone in the vast crowd, and it will take a lot of time just to travel. There are half a month away.

The road was bumpy for half a month, but the place was not reached, and was hijacked by bandits.

Wu Ya's younger sister gave him half of the water not long ago, and he remembered the kindness in his heart. If he could replace her, he would be worth it.

Bai Xi said, "Catch me."

He stared straight at the bandit leader, his almond eyes sparkling.

The bandit leader's heart was throbbing, "Okay, I'll trade you for her!"

There are few women in the wilderness, and it is not uncommon for men to do that with men, but they have never seen a man as good-looking as Bai Xi.

Bai Xi was carried into the group of women by the bandit leader. Sister Wu Ya was too embarrassed to make a sound. After the exchange, there was a howling of horses approaching from a distance, and the neat sound of horse treading surrounded them from behind. The bandits panicked and said in surprise: "Boss, he's from the Huo Family Village!"

The wounds on this group of bandits were robbed half a day ago when they clashed with Huojiazhai. The bandit leader's face was ashen, and he waved unwillingly, "Let's retreat first!"

"Then these people..."

The bandit leader shouted: "Run first, this account will be settled later!"

A group of bandits ran away in desperation, while another group rode on tall horses, watching them condescendingly.

"Master, how should we deal with this group of people?"

Huo Qianjun, the leader, rode around them on horseback, and said arrogantly: "Our Huojiazhai will not make things difficult for you, as long as you leave some road money, everyone can cross the road. If you are willing to pay more, our Huojiazhai can send brothers Let us protect you to get out of Qilian Mountains safely."

Huojiazhai robbed wealth, but it was a little different from other cottages.

Someone said: "That woman..."

Huo Qianjun said: "Woman, if you want to stay, then go back with us."

After saying this, no one would dare to stay, they lined up to pay the money, and hurried out of Qilian Mountain.

When everyone was in a hurry to pay, Bai Xi, who was standing in the crowd, was stunned, the small bag in his arms fell to the ground, and his head was raised high. Although he and Huo Qianjun had only met once, he vaguely remembered the other person's appearance .

This is Huo Zheng's elder brother who died of illness on the day of his marriage in his previous life.

Huo Qianjun ordered his men to count the tolls one by one, when his trouser legs were suddenly pulled.

He lowered his head, and saw an exceptionally handsome young man in white looking at him with tears in his eyes, his pink lips pursed into a particularly aggrieved arc, "Brother, you, you take me back to the village."

Huo Qianjun had a square face with thick eyebrows and tiger eyes, quite fierce.He grinned happily, and after laughing, he dissipated the intriguing ferocity.

"Strange, this is the first time I heard that someone was rushed back to the village, little brother, are you out of your mind?"