Chapter 59 Conflict

  It was after five o'clock in the afternoon that the group finally arrived at their destination, an ancient Miao village deep in the mountains of Guizhou.

  Compared with here, some tourist areas in southern Hubei and Guizhou have Miao villages that can no longer be called Miao villages.

  In the mountains, in a small basin surrounded by peaks, along the mountain range, accompanied by water, the entire Miao village stands here. Standing on the Miao village, overlooking the mountains below, layer upon layer of terraced fields. Compared to Yuanyang and Longsheng's terraces, this scenery is no less impressive.

  At the entrance of the village, the Miao king's big drum has also been brought out. Above the village gate, the words "Mong Wang Village" are prominently displayed. With the beating of the drums, the Miao people began their toast song. Bowl after bowl of rice wine was brought up. This represents the highest etiquette of the Miao people.

  "Little brother, you can cure me, why didn't you say so?" After entering the Miao village, Guo Zhonghua pulled Tang Zheng aside and asked in a low voice.

  Tang Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Zhonghua Ge, I don't know what happened between you and your wife. What if curing your Double Heart Parasite would harm her instead? Saving one person while harming another is not something Tang Zheng can do."

  After a moment of contemplation, Tang Zheng looked at Guo Zhonghua and said: "Zhonghua, you'd better tell me about what's going on between you and your wife. From my perspective, the feelings between you two are not like those of someone who wants to kill you. Moreover, with your conditions and financial resources, you could have easily taken her away. There must be some hidden reason behind this."

  After a moment of silence, Guo Zhonghua looked around and saw that no one was paying attention, then lowered his voice and said: "Eight years ago, after what happened with Xian'er, I brought up this matter. But Xian'er's grandmother refused to agree. Who knows what that old witch was thinking? I've been thinking about it too."

  As soon as the words fell, Mèng Xiān ér suddenly stopped about five or six steps in front of them and turned around to say: "It's because I'm the successor of our Mèng Wáng Zhài's ancient Miao medicine. In simpler terms, I am the successor of the legendary Gu girl. According to the traditions of our Mèng clan, I am not allowed to marry out."

  Upon hearing this, Tang Zheng's heart skipped a beat, but he suddenly had an idea and asked, "Sister-in-law, isn't it also not allowed to have a man you like?"

  Meng Xian'er didn't expect Tang Zheng to be so quick-witted. He quickly grasped the root of the matter. With a complex expression, he nodded and said: "Not bad. Originally, eight years ago, Guo Zhonghua was supposed to die. However, at that time, I threatened with death, and our clan let him off. But now, my ancestor is on her deathbed. If I want to inherit the position of the Huo Girl, then Guo Zhonghua must die. So, I couldn't hold back. More than three years ago, I started manipulating the Tongxin Huo in his body. I hoped he could find someone who could cure the Tongxin Huo. But what I didn't expect was that not only did the person who could treat him fail to do so, but they also brought him here together with them. This time, it's likely to be a matter of life and death. Tang Zheng, Guo Zhonghua, you shouldn't have come."

  "Xian'er, why? Why didn't you tell me these things. If I knew, I would never have allowed such a thing to happen, isn't it just a Miao village? I led the troops..." At this point, Guo Zhonghua couldn't go on speaking. With Xian'er's temperament, how could she bear to see her tribespeople die miserably and their village be destroyed?

  Tang Zheng's expression was calm and composed, with a faint smile: "Zhonghua Ge, sister, perhaps things haven't reached that point yet. The Gu Miao inheritance comes from the ancient Chi You. Legend has it that Chi You's hometown is in Shangmei County, south of Chu. Miao medicine and Gu technique are both inherited from the ancient Miao people. I dare not say more. However, when it comes to dealing with your Gu technique, I still have great confidence. What I want to ask now is, is there any way for you and Zhonghua Ge to be together forever? To live together?"

  Meng Xian'er was somewhat surprised, and Guo Zhonghua gave Meng Xian'er a very strange feeling. As a Gu girl, Meng Xian'er's intuition was very keen, and on Tang Zheng's body, there was a special aura circulating. Seeing the medical box, Meng Xian'er boldly guessed that Tang Zheng could treat Guo Zhonghua. Unexpectedly, it really was so.

  But now, what gives him such great confidence? It is said that the Miao women are mysterious, in feudal society, and even decades ago. Outsiders say that the Miao people change color, this is not without basis. The region where the Miao people live, in ancient times was a place of miasma and poisonous gases, where venomous insects roam. Therefore, this has allowed the Miao people to develop skills in using poison and insects. Those who are unfamiliar with these things cannot understand them at all.

  After a moment of contemplation, Meng Xian'er shook her head and said: "It's impossible. Since ancient times, there has never been such a precedent in the history of the Meng Wang village. For people like me and Guo Zhonghua, it's either we die together or one of us dies."

  As she spoke, Meng Xian'er's slender jade fingers pointed towards Guo Zhonghua.

  Guo Zhonghua, however, showed no fear at this moment. With a solemn expression, he nodded and said: "Xian'er, it's alright, I have no problem dying. I still have two older brothers and one older sister at home. My parents will be taken care of in their old age. If I can save your life, why should I fear death?"

  Tang Zheng was also shocked by the true feelings of the two at this moment. There are many beautiful loves in the world, but how many people can die for love with such calmness and composure? Looking at Guo Zhonghua, Tang Zheng said: "Zhonghua brother, even if you are willing to die, I'm afraid your wife will not live alone."

  Meng Xian'er also nodded and said: "Guo Zhonghua, if I have to die, I will die with you."

  Along the bluestone road inside Zhaizi, all the way up. At the very top is the core venue of Meng Wang Village. This is where the people of the Yi ethnic group gather on ordinary days to discuss important matters.

  After Meng Xian'er brought Guo Zhonghua and Tang Zheng up, in the middle, on both sides of an old woman about 80 years old, were the leaders of Meng Wangzhai.

  One of them, with a majestic appearance and angry eyes wide open, looked at Guo Zhonghua and said in a deep voice: "Guo Zhonghua, you have broken the rules of our Meng Wang Village. Since you've come here this time, I'll tell you the truth - this time, you must die! Men, take Guo Zhonghua away!"

  "Who dares? Dare to catch our boss. Let me tell you, the knives and guns in our hands are not for show." Before the people of Meng Wang Village could react, the six bodyguards accompanying Guo Zhonghua blocked his way. The muzzles and crossbows were also aimed at the front. This posture, whoever dares to move, they will definitely dare to fire.

  However, it's clear that such words can't intimidate these people. Dozens of Miao people have stood up and formed a circle around them.

  In front of him, eight Miao women walked out. Seeing this, Tang Zheng's eyebrows furrowed, and he walked up, the medical box already open. The Jiuyang wooden needle was taken out. On the hands of six bodyguards, it pricked once. A drop of black blood dripped from the fingertips of each person.

  After doing all that, Tang Zheng slowly said: "Several big brothers, this is not modern society. Knives and guns are useful, but how many can you kill? Just now, you have already been put under a spell. I know you want to protect your master, but this is not something you can solve. Go down and just watch."

  Guo Zhonghua also nodded and said: "Liu Xiong, take the brothers and retreat. This matter has nothing to do with you. This is my order."

  "Who are you? How dare you interfere with our Meng Wang Village's affairs?" The leading majestic man, however, furrowed his brow and spoke in a deep voice.

  Tang Zheng's gaze remained fixed on the old woman who sat motionless. At Tang Zheng's current level of cultivation in the Yin Yang Heart Scripture, he wouldn't be afraid of poisoning or demonic possession himself. However, whether Guo Zhonghua could be saved was uncertain. The others were not a concern. What worried him most was this old woman. If she made a move, Tang Zheng wasn't confident that he could completely save Guo Zhonghua.

  For men's words, Tang Zheng was very disdainful. Turning around, he said in a low voice: "You don't need to know what kind of person I am. You just need to know that I'm the kind of person who likes to interfere with others' business. I'm puzzled. Is it worth it for just one Gu girl's inheritance? In these eight years, I believe that Xian'er and her husband may have already cultivated a successor. Since you've all waited for eight years, what's wrong with waiting another eight years? Besides, what era is this now? The 21st century! You're still holding onto the old ways. Have you seen the outside world? Do you know about mobile phones, computers, and TVs? People can't just stick to their old ways. They need to progress. If everyone were like you, guarding the old things, would society be able to develop to what it is today? What's the difference between now and several thousand years ago?

  Tang Zheng's words are without any error, every word penetrates deep into the bone. The years are changing. The people of the tribe are also changing. Although Meng Wang Village is isolated from the world, there are still many young people in the village who yearn for life outside, and many have left. After experiencing the outside world, today's Meng Wang Village has already become different from before.

  This time, forcing Meng Xian'er to be so urgent, there is a meaning of killing the chicken to scare the monkey. Unfortunately, Guo Zhonghua's chicken is not an ordinary chicken. More importantly, it also brought Tang Zheng this old tiger.

  Looking at all the Miao people in front of him, Tang Zheng continued: "I really don't know what you're asking for? Is inheritance so important that it's more important than the happy life of your tribesmen? Here, I'm afraid there isn't even electricity. Instead of holding onto these ancient things, why not think about how to improve the lives of your tribesmen? Inheritance, having some is enough. These eight Miao women should be the guardians of the Hu woman, right? I think they can fully take on the role of the Hu woman."

  As soon as this was said, everyone's face changed color. Including these eight Miao women, the Gu girl asked to never marry for life. The protector is not included in this list.

  "Look, it's your turn and you don't want to. You, the headman, if your daughter were to become a shaman, would you be willing? No, you wouldn't. Why do you want to build your own ambitions on others' suffering? Isn't that too overbearing?"

  As the voice fell, a low voice rose from behind the crowd: "Young man, you said so much, no more than wanting to let Xian'er not be this Gu girl. Then it depends on whether you have this ability. I don't know whose descendant you are?"

  The ancestor in Meng Xian'er's mouth? Tang Zheng's expression changed, and he said solemnly: "The descendant of the medical ancestor Qi Bo, Tang Zheng!"

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