The next morning, Chen Xiaobei, carrying the landmines he had made, re-entered the woods west of the village.
Just like in the many TV dramas he had seen in his past life, he had attached a small iron ring to the outermost part of the landmine's pull wire.
He first buried the landmine, then used a thin rope to pull this small iron ring, tying it between two trees.
Next, he used a thicker hemp rope to lead the trigger outwards for more than ten zhang. Chen Xiaobei hid behind a large tree and slowly began to pull this hemp rope.
One, two, three. Chen Xiaobei closed his eyes, slowly feeling the tension of the thin rope in front of him with his heart.
Suddenly, he felt a slack in his hand; the fuse must have been pulled.
Sizzle, sizzle. After a few short finger snaps, there was a muffled boom.
Instantly, a cascade of earth poured down. Fortunately, Chen Xiaobei was hiding behind a tree and was not harmed.
After the site fell silent, Chen Xiaobei got up to inspect. The area splashed with dirt was about ten zhang wide, with scattered fragments of cast iron.
Good. With this, the safety of the sentries could be effectively protected.
At the same time, burying it at the bottom of the steep slope could effectively injure and intimidate Sima Wushuang.
Thinking of this, Chen Xiaobei clenched his fists, "Sima Wushuang killed my brother Li Dong, I will make you pay blood for blood."
Returning home, Chen Xiaobei began to busy himself.
He needed to prepare more landmines to bury more on the mountain, striving to blow Sima Wushuang to death.
Meanwhile, Ju Ding Dao Ren had already arrived at Fengjia Town.
Early that morning, he tidied himself up, intending to eat something and then return to the capital. Su Dan Novel Network.
He walked into a small noodle shop, ordered a bowl of noodles, and was about to eat when two people rushed in from outside. They were Xiong Fei and Chen Ermao.
The two were travel-worn, their faces covered in dust, clearly having come from a long journey.
Upon entering, Xiong Fei waved to the shop assistant and shouted, "Two bowls of noodles."
Hearing about noodles, Chen Ermao next to him said with a mournful face, "Uncle Xiong Fei, can we have some meat? I'm starving."
Xiong Fei looked at him and lowered his voice, "Don't worry. Once we find Hou Liu and get your thing back, and hand it over to the Duke of Huguo's mansion, I guarantee you'll have fine food and drink."
The speaker meant nothing, but the listener was attentive. Hearing the two mention the Duke of Huguo, Ju Ding Dao Ren instantly perked up.
Chen Ermao continued, "Alas, what if we can't find Hou Liu? What if my thing can't be recovered?"
Xiong Fei chuckled, "That's simple. You're a villager from Hetou Village. As long as you explain Chen Xiaobei's matter to the Marquis, he will naturally reward you."
Villagers from Hetou Village seeking a reward from Liu Xiangnan. Ju Ding Dao Ren suddenly had an idea. If he could lure these two to the Grand Tutor's mansion and claim he brought them back with important intelligence to report to the Grand Tutor.
If Sima Wushuang were to return one day, he would have an excuse and reason.
Just as he was about to step forward to strike up a conversation, a few more people entered to eat noodles. Seeing this, Ju Ding Dao Ren had to give up.
When the noodles were served, Ju Ding Dao Ren ate them unhurriedly. He was waiting for the two to leave before he would chase after them from behind.
Soon, Xiong Fei and Chen Ermao finished eating. It was evident they were in a hurry to travel.
Estimating they had walked a few zhang, Ju Ding Dao Ren quickly tossed a copper coin and followed.
Ju Ding Dao Ren followed behind them, not too fast, and exited Fengjia Town. Only then did he quicken his pace, catching up to them and saying loudly, "Two benefactors, please wait a moment."
Xiong Fei and Chen Ermao turned to look at Ju Ding Dao Ren almost simultaneously.
Xiong Fei, having some experience in the martial world, cupped his fist towards Ju Ding Dao Ren and said, "Reverend, what can I do for you?"
Ju Ding Dao Ren laughed heartily, "I won't hide it from you two. I serve under Marquis Liu Xiangnan, the Duke of Huguo. I happened to overhear you two discussing seeing my Marquis in the restaurant just now, so I boldly came to ask, would you be willing to travel with me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ermao was overjoyed, "Really? Reverend, are you truly from the Duke of Huguo's mansion?"
Ju Ding Dao Ren nodded, "Monks do not lie. Could I deceive you two? If you two don't believe me, then we shall go our separate ways."
"By the way, if you keep walking straight ahead, you'll reach the capital in another hundred li or so. I bid you farewell."
Saying this, Ju Ding Dao Ren turned to leave. As he left, Chen Ermao became anxious and looked at Xiong Fei, "Reverend, don't go. Traveling together would be so good."
At this moment, Xiong Fei was also a bit flustered. After all, he had never been to the capital. He could only smile apologetically and say, "We two have never traveled far and don't understand etiquette. Please forgive us, Reverend."
Seeing that the two had taken the bait, Ju Ding Dao Ren stroked his beard and chuckled, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I'm also in a hurry to travel. Let's go together."
Ju Ding Dao Ren walked at a rapid pace. Xiong Fei, with his martial arts background, could keep up. This was torment for Chen Ermao. He had to trot to barely keep up. However, after traveling less than ten li, Chen Ermao was already panting and could no longer keep up.
He had to wave his hand and say to Ju Ding Dao Ren, "Reverend, please slow down. I really can't keep up."
Ju Ding Dao Ren turned his head to look at Xiong Fei and Chen Ermao, and after another dry chuckle, he called the two over.
When the two arrived, Ju Ding Dao Ren extended his arms, grabbed both of their shoulders, and with a soft shout, exerted force with his feet.
Chen Ermao immediately felt himself lifted more than an inch. His feet felt like they were grazing the ground but not truly on it.
However, his body felt much lighter, and he didn't need to move his legs at all; his body was moving forward rapidly.
Xiong Fei, being a martial artist, naturally understood that Ju Ding Dao Ren was carrying them forward.
The amount of strength required for this was astonishing.
A hundred li or so was child's play for Ju Ding Dao Ren. The sun had just set when they entered the capital.
As they walked, Ju Ding Dao Ren had already figured out the two's background. They had never been to the capital and had never seen what Liu Xiangnan looked like. This made things much easier.
Ju Ding Dao Ren led the two to the back door of the Grand Tutor's mansion.
Seeing that he had led them to the back door, Xiong Fei was slightly surprised. He cupped his fist and asked, "Reverend, why have we come to the back door?"
Ju Ding Dao Ren chuckled, "The front gate of the Grand Tutor's mansion is for the Emperor. Since you've come back with me, it's like returning to your own home, so naturally, we use the back door."
This explanation was flawless and made Xiong Fei and Chen Ermao extremely excited. They felt like they were being treated as family so quickly.
Ju Ding Dao Ren led them into a room and invited them to sit down, "Please sit here for a while, I'll arrange for someone to get you something to eat."
He then turned and left to arrange for the kitchen to prepare a simple meal for these two fellows, while Ju Ding Dao Ren himself headed straight for the Grand Tutor's study.
Upon seeing him return, the Grand Tutor's face was full of excitement, "Reverend, did you have any gains from your trip to Qingniu County this time?"
Ju Ding Dao Ren chuckled, "My harvest this time is immense. Not only have I pinpointed the location of the dragon's eye, but I have also brought you two treasures."