Zhou Tong Detective Series

Chapter 87 Zhou Tong Detective Series IV: The Skinner (21)
"Well, I suspect that the death of his parents was not a simple accident. If we can find out this matter, maybe we can know why he cooperated with the skinner." Zhou Tong remembered what he said in the village during the day, and the village chief was afraid I knew it was a lie early on, but I didn't expose it face to face.If it wasn't for the little girl's reminder, I'm afraid something unexpected would happen to me.Now I want to solve the mystery about Liang Xiaowu, it seems that I can only find that little girl again.

"Ning Xi also came here, it doesn't seem to be a coincidence, I guess there may be something hidden in this snow mountain." Chang Ning looked thoughtfully at the top of the mountain piercing into the sky.

"All the things the three of us brought have fallen into the hands of the village chief. It is impossible to climb the mountain under the current conditions. Go down first, and then find a way." Zhou Tong thought that he was also in a hurry to come out, leaving behind all his backpacks and so on. At the village chief's house.

"We must go back to the village. They confiscated all our guns." Chen Siguo became annoyed when he thought about it, "Notify the headquarters and let the special police come to support!"

"Officer Chen." Zhou Tong guessed that Chen Siguo was confused, and couldn't help laughing: "There is no mobile phone signal here, and the car is detained in the village. I guess the village chief will arrange people to guard the way out of the mountain. How do you get there? Notify the headquarters for support? The most important thing is, even if all these people are arrested, what's the use?"

When Chen Siguo was asked such a question, he was also speechless, and finally calmed down.

Because of the avalanche, the mountain road became more and more difficult to walk. The three of them tried their best to get out of the snowdrifts and rocks after falling and climbing all the way.But then a bigger challenge appeared in front of them, how to go down the mountain?There is only one road up from the village, surrounded by rocky cliffs, snow-covered glaciers.And looking down from the current position, there are already villagers below who have begun to climb up to catch up with them.But if they continue to go up, it will not be easy.They have thin clothes and no food. Once the weather on the mountain changes, the wind and snow alone can kill them.

"Now we can either go back with these villagers, or go up for a fight, let's vote for it?" Zhou Tong said half seriously and half jokingly.

"You can still talk and joke at this time. From a psychological point of view, it means that you are sure to take us down the mountain." Although Chang Ning said so, the cold wind on the mountain had already started to make her shiver.

"Your title of expert is really not a trick." Zhou Tong smiled and said, "Let's go!"

Chen Siguo remained silent, but he wanted to see how Zhou Tong could make them fly down the mountain?
Although the avalanche created by Zhou Tong was a bit risky, he had indeed made a comprehensive plan.There is only one road up and down the mountain here, but there is a gentle slope not far above the platform, covered with snow, and there is a lake under the slope, and the lake is not frozen.He saw such a place on the tree that he dared to pry the boulder and roll it down, causing an avalanche.

But when it comes to the road up the mountain, it is not really a road at all, it can only be said to be a path that can be stepped down and is easy to climb.Moreover, this relatively easy route is only a few hundred meters long. If you want to go up, it is impossible to do it without professional climbing tools.

Fortunately, the weather is beautiful, although it is night, but the starry sky is bright and the weather is clear.The three of Zhou Tong were able to see the surrounding environment clearly, so they wouldn't be groping forward in the dark.

But even so, it was not easy to get to the snowy slope. Chang Ning almost stumbled a few times, thanks to Zhou Tong and Chen Siguo who held her firmly.

After arriving at Xuepo, Zhou Tong told Chen Siguo and Chang Ning about his plan.

"Slip down from here?" Chang Ning poked his head out and looked down at his feet, feeling dizzy for a while.

"Yes, this is the fastest way to get out, and those villagers never thought we would do this." Although Zhou Tong said it lightly, he was uncertain, and his legs trembled slightly.

"Below is the lake, there will be a buffer after falling, it is worth taking a risk." Chen Siguo also carefully observed the surrounding terrain, this is indeed the only place where you can go down the mountain.

"Moreover, if we go down from here, we can rush back to Keluodong Village by surprise. They never expected that we could go down the mountain so quickly." Zhou Tong continued to cheer Chen Siguo, Chang Ning and himself.

"But..." Chang Ning was a girl after all, she still shook her head repeatedly, and moved her feet back involuntarily.

Zhou Tong saw that it was not an option to drag on like this. Once those villagers came over, all his plans would be in vain.He put his mind to one side, hugged Chang Ning unexpectedly with one hand, covered her mouth with the other, and rushed down the slope together with her.

Chen Siguo was taken aback, but he didn't expect Zhou Tong to make a surprise attack. He looked at Zhou Tong and Chang Ning who were sliding rapidly, and couldn't help but smile wryly.He also took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and jumped down.

Zhou Tong's unexpected move shocked Chang Ning, but after a while, she completely forgot about her fear.The starry sky above, the glaciers in the distance, the white snow splashing around...everything became unreal, she was hugged tightly by Zhou Tong, feeling an inexplicable warmth, as if she had returned to Jiangnan, enjoying the summer sun.She even hoped that this moment would never end, that there would be no end, that it would keep sliding...

But before she had time to savor the beautiful moment, the icy cold lake water wrapped her up in an instant, almost suffocating her.

She suddenly found that the strong arm that had been holding her tightly had disappeared.She was like a rock falling into the water, sinking into the bottomless darkness.She struggled instinctively, but the cold lake water invaded her body everywhere, making her lose her direction.

Just when she was desperate and helpless, a force suddenly came from behind and lifted her up.In the blink of an eye, she surfaced.

"Are you a policewoman? You can't swim!" Zhou Tong hugged her and swam to the shore.When he rushed down just now, because of too much strength, he let go of Chang Ning by mistake.But when he jumped out of the water, he realized that Chang Ning hadn't come up, so he had to dive into the icy lake again and pull her up.

At this time, Chen Siguo also rushed into the lake, and with their joint efforts, they finally dragged Chang Ning to the shore.

The three sat wet by the lake, panting heavily, and Chang Ning was choked by the water, with snot and tears.

The three of Zhou Tong didn't have time to rest, and they immediately realized how painful it is for you to get wet all over in the cold night.Fortunately, they had reached the foot of the mountain, and there was a forest not far away.

The three of them quickly set up a bonfire in the woods and began to bake the clothes.

There is no wind at the bottom of the mountain, and sitting by the campfire, I don't feel so cold.

Chang Ning took off his outer clothes, leaving only his underwear, curvaceous and radiant.Zhou Tong and Chen Siguo were blushing and heartbeating, and almost burned the clothes in their hands.

Although the weather was cold, it was also dry. With the addition of the fire, the three people's clothes were all dry after a while.

"What's your next plan?" Chang Ning asked after getting dressed, looking at Zhou Tong.

"Go back first and find a little girl, maybe she can help us understand the secrets of Keluodong Village." Zhou Tong stood up while talking, and put out the bonfire.

"All our equipment was taken away by the villagers, and we happened to go back and 'steal' them back without anyone noticing." Chang Ning had recovered and smiled.

"Ningxi must be on this sacred mountain. Finding her may really solve many mysteries." Chen Siguo frowned deeply. He looked at the towering snow-capped mountain in front of him, full of thoughts.

"It's not too late, let's go." Zhou Tong left as soon as he said that, and took steps towards Keluodong Village.

Under the cover of night, the three of Zhou Tong sneaked back to Keluodong Village.

Sure enough, as Zhou Tong expected, most people in the village went up the mountain to look for them, but the village was quiet, with almost no one there.

"I'll go find that little girl, you go find your equipment, and split up." Zhou Tong said softly to Chen Siguo and Chang Ning.

The two of them nodded and walked from the corner.The village is not big, and they are anxious about the house where they are being held.

But Chang Ning walked a few steps, then turned around and said to Zhou Tong, "Be careful."

Zhou Tong froze for a moment, then smiled and made a victory gesture.

Only then did Chang Ning turn around and catch up with Chen Siguo.

According to Zhou Tong's thinking, the adult men in the village should be chasing them around, so the children, women and children should stay in the village.This is the best chance to find that little girl and find out about Liang Xiaowu and Keluodong Village.

But the only thing that gave him a headache was that he didn't know which house the little girl lived in. It was really not an easy task to find her.

Zhou Tong squatted in the grass for a long time, but he didn't think of any good solution. There was not much time, and if the people from the village came back, there would be absolutely no chance.

In desperation, he decided to try one room at a time, but just as he was about to take action, he suddenly felt someone behind his neck with a knife.

His heart felt cold, he thought he was discovered by the villagers, and he didn't dare to move, like a solidified wax figure.

"Don't be afraid, it's me." A familiar voice sounded in my ears, and the cold feeling on my neck disappeared.

Zhou Tong turned around and saw that it was Jin Duo'er, why did she suddenly appear here?Could it be that the esoteric people have been watching them secretly?Thinking of this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"How will you be here?"

Jin Duo'er didn't answer his question, but just said: "I'll help you."

"Are you helping me? Or plotting against me again? These villagers are all followers of your esoteric religion. How can you tell me to trust you?" Zhou Tong said bluntly.

Jin Duo'er didn't care, and said with a smile: "Because we have a common goal, to catch the skinner!"

Zhou Tong shook his head quickly and said, "Our goals are different. I want to bring him to justice. I'm afraid you have other goals."

"Maybe, but do you have a choice?" Jin Duo'er's words were threatening, but the expression in her eyes and face was different. She looked at Zhou Tong like a long-lost lover, full of tenderness and sweetness. meaning.

But Zhou Tong couldn't take it anymore, thinking of Jin Duo'er's actions that night, and her weird way of doing things, every time he saw this woman, he would shudder.But now Jin Duo'er did take the absolute initiative, and he really had no choice. Before rescuing the hostages, he had to seek skin from the tiger.And Liang Xiaowu's clue is currently the best way to find out the identity of the skinner.

"What can you do for me?"

"That depends on what you need?" Jin Duo'er almost fell into Zhou Tong's arms. Her provocative language and demeanor made Zhou Tong almost lose his composure.

After Zhou Tong thought about it, there is not much harm in cooperating with the secret sect for the time being, and time is running out, so it is not an option to continue entangled with Jin Duoer like this.

"Then let me see if you are really capable. I want to find a little girl in so many houses in a short period of time. What's your best idea?" Zhou Tong asked in one breath.

Jin Duo'er smiled easily when she heard the words, as if this was not a difficult task at all.

"Could it be that you really have a way?" Zhou Tong wanted to embarrass Jin Duo'er, but seeing her expression, she was confident.

"Which little girl are you looking for first?" Jin Duo'er actually took out a booklet, on which were neatly pasted photos of the villagers, and beside the photos were detailed information such as name, gender, and date of birth. .

Zhou Tong looked around and soon found the few villagers he had met, including the village chief, his son and the little girl.

"It's this little girl!" Zhou Tong pointed to one of the photos and said.

Jin Duo'er looked at the photo he pointed to, and then took out a map.

Zhou Tong leaned forward to look at this map, which was a topographic map of the entire Keluodong Village, with each house and village facilities marked on it in detail, giving a clear view.

Jin Duo'er tapped on the map, pondered for a moment, then pointed to the sign of a house on it with certainty, and said: "Her name is Luoxi, she is an orphan in the village, and she lives in this house."

"We are here now..." Zhou Tong was good at reading the map, and he quickly pointed out where they were now.But Jin Duo'er didn't wait for him to continue to find out the little girl's location, but interrupted him very directly.

"Follow me." She put away the map, pulled Zhou Tong and left.

After a while, the two came to a wooden house.

"It's here." Jin Duo'er pointed to the wooden house.

"Let me take a look first." Zhou Tong took the opportunity to shake off Jin Duo'er's hand, then quickly ran to the window, opened a gap, and looked in.

Sure enough, Luoxi was in the wooden house. She was sitting on the ground with a pile of colorful stones in front of her.She seemed to be playing a jigsaw puzzle, swinging the stones back and forth, with a smile on her face and a frown at other times.

"Is that right?" Jin Duo'er asked behind Zhou Tong.

"That's right, it looks like she's the only one in the house, let's go in." Zhou Tong looked around carefully again, but there was no one around, so he and Jin Duo'er pushed the door and entered.

Luoxi suddenly saw Zhou Tong and a woman barging in, with a surprised expression on his face.She stood up nervously, ran to the door to have a look, then closed the door, held Zhou Tong with a pair of small hands, and said in Tibetan: "Why are you still here, go quickly, they are coming back soon."

"Don't worry, we are here to find you." Jin Duo'er hurriedly said to help Zhou Tong.

Luoxi looked at this strange woman, and then at Zhou Tong, with obvious vigilance in her eyes.

"Friend, friend, friend!" Seeing Luoxi's doubts, Zhou Tong hurriedly said in the simple Tibetan language he had learned.

"We are here to help you, to help Nima Tsering." Jin Duo'er showed a kind smile, and gently stroked Luoxi's head with her hands, with a gentle and sweet look.

When Luoxi heard the name Nima Tsering, concern appeared in his eyes, and tears even began to roll in his eyes.

"Is brother Tsering really dead?"

Jin Duo'er didn't answer her, but just translated her words to Zhou Tong and asked him to answer.

Zhou Tong nodded, he didn't want to lie to this innocent little girl.

Luoxi's tears finally rolled down like short-term pearls.

"Nima Tsering is my friend. He is an excellent policeman. He is now dead. I hope to find out the truth and catch the bad guys who killed him. So, I have a lot of questions to ask you, okay? ?” Zhou Tong said while looking at Jin Duoer, he knew very well in his heart that Nima Tsering was killed by someone from the Esoteric Cult.And whether Jin Duo'er would accurately translate what he meant, he was not sure.

But Jin Duo'er didn't play tricks, she faithfully translated Zhou Tong's words to Luo Xi.

Luoxi nodded, looking at Zhou Tong and Jin Duo'er with watery eyes.

"Can you really help me?"

Jin Duo'er nodded quickly, but Zhou Tong hesitated, he was also asking himself in his heart: "What happened to this little girl, can I really help?"

Zhou Tong and Jin Duo'er took Luoxi and left the village. They met Chen Siguo and Chang Ning in a forest under the mountain.

Chen Siguo and Chang Ning also got all their luggage and equipment, but when they saw Jin Duoer, they were stunned for a moment.

Zhou Tong didn't tell Jin Duo'er's true identity, but told them that she was a Tibetan friend of hers.

With Jin Duoer's help, Zhou Tong finally learned about Luoxi and Nima Tsering.

According to Luoxi, Nima Tsering returned to Keluodong Village eight years ago to investigate the truth about the fire at home.

But what he didn't expect was that the people in the village were warm to him on the surface, but secretly rejected him very much. He had no way of knowing any information about the fire that year from the villagers.

During the time when he returned to the village, he was depressed and depressed.By chance, he went to climb Gangrenbuqin Mountain and met Cuona who went up the mountain to collect herbs.Tso Na is Luoxi's father.Because of his carelessness, he accidentally stepped on a piece of gravel and fell off the cliff. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, grabbed a protruding rock, and hung in midair.

(End of this chapter)