Maer Mountain, Yaowang Temple.

There is a spiritual spring in the temple. Legend has it that when the Medicine King Sun Simiao was traveling, he passed by Maer Mountain and missed Sutou. He slept at the foot of Maer Mountain and then took a bath in the spring. From then on, the spring water was stained with the spiritual energy of the Medicine King. After drinking the spring water, the disease miraculously cured. Later, it spread to ten, ten to hundreds...

The reputation of Yaowangquan spread, and people built a Yaowang Temple next to Yaowangquan to worship.

However, no matter how delicious the spring water is, it cannot cure all diseases. After a while of popularity, it gradually returns to dullness.

Until now, although the incense continues to rise, with the turbulent times, Yaowang Temple has long since disappeared from its historical glory.

There is only one temple in the Yaowang Temple and two miscellaneous people, with a total of three people. Although the incense is not much, there are always three people, which is enough for them to make a living.

Yaowang Temple is also considered to be Liu Daba’s sphere of influence. The Tiger Cave has its own water source, but the water quality of this Yaowang Spring is pure and clear and sweet.

Liu Daba has been cultivating his character over the years, but he has fallen in love with some things that are full of style. This tea tasting is one of them, and it must be the spring water of the Medicine King Spring, so he sent people to get the water every now and then.

After a while, the temple Zhu naturally became familiar with Liu Dabu's people.

Dong Yihai has been here several times. To the temple, Dong Yihai is a noble person, so both sides have long been very familiar with each other.

"Master Dong, why are you here?" The temple Zhu felt a little strange. Liu Dabu celebrated his birthday today. As a son-in-law, Dong Yihai, who was not at home, did not greet guests. How could he come to the Yaowang Temple? He also pulled a coffin with a stack of people. Isn't this a strange thing?

"Old Zhu, this is a distant relative of mine. My family suffered a disaster and my husband died. Because of some reasons, people cannot be buried for the time being. I want to temporarily store the coffin here, but it is difficult?" Dong Yihai was anxious to go back to the mountain, and did not want to explain too much to the temple Zhu, so he said a vague reason.

"Coffin, Master Dong, I am the Temple of Medicine King, not the charity village, this..." Lao Miao Zhu suddenly became anxious. If he had placed a coffin in the temple, he would not dare to sleep that night.

"You mean, don't agree?" Dong Yihai's face suddenly became gloomy.

Lao Miaozhu was startled and swallowed nervously and said, "No, Master Dong, my Medicine King Temple is only one place in total. The Medicine King Temple is a place where believers burn incense, and it also worships the Medicine King. This is definitely not possible..."

"What about the side hall? Don't you have two side halls here?" Dong Yihai snorted coldly.

"It's OK to have a side palace, but it's been in disrepair for so long, and it was leaking a few days ago, if..."

It turns out that it's not impossible, it's just that I want to get some benefits.

Lu Shan gave Lei Dong a wink, and Lei Dong took out ten oceans from his pocket, walked over, and put them in Lao Miao Zhu's hand.

"These are some incense money, so please accept the Taoist priest. It's not long, and we will raise the coffin in two days!" Lu Shan Dao.

Lao Miaozhu's hand was squished and his mouth was involuntarily opened. How could he have the previous intention of resolutely disagreement?

With a lot of people and great power, the side hall was quickly cleaned up.

Lu Shan directed Lei Dong and others to carry the coffin into the side hall and put it in place. It may be a benefit of the ocean. Lao Miao Zhu also found an altar, got some offerings and placed it on it, and a copper incense burner.

After pretending to worship for a while, Lu Shan and others removed the white cloth from their waists, Bai Jing also changed into a plain robe, and the white flowers inserted on her temples were temporarily taken off.

After taking the guns and money from the coffin, Lu Shan gave a few more words to the old temple. Then the group left the Yaowang Temple and headed towards Liu Dabu's old nest Tiger Cave under the leadership of Dong Yihai!

Maer Mountain belongs to the remnants of thousands of mountains, with the main peak of more than 300 meters. The Tiger Cave is on the main peak. In Lushan's view, this is not a high mountain. However, although the peak here is not high, the mountain is steep, with a cutting depth of more than ten meters. The ridge is narrow and long, and many valleys extend to the peak. The valley is less than ten meters wide. The vegetation in the valley is dense and very deep.

There are more than 20 native plants such as deciduous broad-leaved forests, locust forests, and oak forests on the mountain. The forests are dense, and you can hide one person at will, even if you have thousands of troops, you may not be able to find it.

There are naturally formed stone people, stone horses, Chaoyang Caves, shady caves, stone sheds, sarcophagus, and historical beacon ruins.

Most of the here are primitive forests that are rarely visited by people. Someone has encountered tigers here and was bitten by tigers.

But this happened decades ago. Since the tiger cave was occupied by humans, no one has seen tigers or tigers hurt people anymore.

There are no tigers in this Maer Mountain!

Lu Shan doesn't know if there are tigers, but it will definitely be very dangerous if you enter the mountains alone.

There is an animal whose danger is no less than that of a tiger, that is, a wolf, especially a pack of wolves!

Along the way, Lu Shan has discovered many traces left by wild wolves.

They set out from Kaoshantun early in the morning, delayed for an hour at Yaowang Temple, and then walked for about three hours before they could really come to the outer area of ​​the Tiger Cave.

The mountain road is not easy to walk. No wonder Liu Daba hid in this deep mountain. No one could do anything to him. Who would run into this deep mountain to suppress bandits?

Not to mention whether there is such a strong strength, even if there is, it will be enough to exhaust most of its energy along the way. The bandits are waiting for their work and occupy the terrain and terrain. What are the consequences of the officers and soldiers besides countless casualties?

"Brother Hai, how long will it take? My legs can't move anymore!" Lu Shan deliberately gasped, beat his calves, and complained.

"Brother Lu, hold on for a while and it will be here soon!" Dong Yihai was also gasping for breath. In fact, he did it on purpose. He suffered a big loss last night. Although he was compensated, he was resentful and wondered how to make it difficult for Lu Shan and others to have a hard time. So he deliberately took a few ways and walked several difficult mountain roads.

He was so tidying up, but he was not feeling well. He had to accompany him along the way, which was considered shooting himself in the foot.

Lu Shan could see that Dong Yihai was not broad-minded, but he did not expect that he would do such things that harm others and not benefit himself.

Dong Yihai led Lu Shan to another way into the mountain, and this time it was staggered with Anshun and Liu Yueru.

Moreover, this road is a circle, and few people usually walk on it, and not many people know it. It is considered a secret escape route for Liu Dabu, and only the confidant can master it.

"Dongzi, help me!" Lu Shan waved to Lei Dong.

Lei Dong immediately stepped forward and held up Lu Shan's arm. Lu Shan quietly ordered Lei Dong in his ear.

Lei Dong understood it. After helping Lu Shan, he quietly made a gesture to the team members behind him.

The team members had mastered the simple sign language commands, and soon the team quietly opened up and adopted the human-to-person tactic. As long as Dong Yihai had any abnormal movements, he would only have ten subordinates left to lose their lives immediately.

After moving forward for about an hour, Lu Shan raised his hand and looked at his watch. It was already past one o'clock in the afternoon.

Bai Jing, a woman who never left the door, endured her way without saying a word. At this point, Lu Shan had to admire this woman in his heart!

Calmness, wisdom, perseverance, these are all qualities of achieving great things. They all appear in a woman. It is said that God loves this woman very much!

In comparison, Xiao Xue is much worse. Lin Yuqin almost needed to take her away to keep up with everyone's footsteps.

After Liu Daba's 20 years of operation, the Tiger Cave is no longer the same as before. It has mountains, water, a few small fields, planting some vegetables, flowers and plants, and houses, most of which are made of local materials.

Outside the mountain gate.

When Liu Daba celebrated his birthday, the bandits on the mountain basically came out. The ones who welcomed the guests and those who received the birthday gifts were all more energetic than usual.

"Son-in-law, you are back, and the guests are much better. The young lady went out early in the morning, and the young master did not come back, now on the mountain..."

"Okay, this is Mrs. Song, the Song family in Shahepu Town. This time I am here to celebrate my birthday!" Dong Yihai waved his hand.

"Mrs. Song?"

"You can ask about Mrs. Song's identity, just let it go!" Dong Yihai ordered impatiently.

"Oh, right away!" Dong Yihai is Liu Daba's son-in-law. How dare the minion not listen to his words? Besides, who doesn't know that the son-in-law is worried about the birthday gift these days. Mrs. Song looks charming. Could it be...

Lu Shan and others passed the first level smoothly and stepped into the tiger cave with one foot.

It turns out that there is a unique world. Through a canyon called "Yiyitian", a valley suddenly appeared in front of Lu Shan and others.

"Brother Lu, today I have to greet guests on behalf of the old man. I can't accompany you anymore. I'll order someone to take you to rest first. How about I introduce you to you later?" Dong Yihai led Lu Shan and others to a valley. Dozens of wooden buildings have been built inside, all of which are hung with red flags and red lights. A platform was also set up in the open space in the middle, and a red carpet was laid. A huge embroidered gold longevity character was hung in the center of the platform.

"As for Mrs. Song, I have ordered someone to prepare another rest place!"

"Brother Hai, this is not good, madam..." Lu Shan thought to himself, Dong Yihai was indeed malicious.

"What's wrong with it? Mrs. Song is a daughter-in-law and has been exhausted all the way. She should have a good rest."

"Madam Song, what do you mean?" Dong Yihai asked Bai Jing.

"Since that's the case, let's follow the guests." Bai Jing glanced at Lu Shan, nodded slightly and said.

"Madam Song, please come here!" Dong Yihai smiled proudly, summoned a subordinate, and whispered a few instructions.

Lu Shan gave Lin Yuqin a look, and then entered a wooden building under the leadership of Dong Yihai.

This is a two-story wooden building. The first floor is simpler. It is for the followers of the guests who come to celebrate their birthdays. Upstairs is a simple living room, two bedrooms, and a guest room.

The small building that Lu Shan and others lived in was closest to the valley entrance, and all the guests should be greeted with the lowest status.

However, Lu Shan didn't care. The less conspicuous the better. Moreover, the small building where he was located had a good view. Standing on the second floor, you can see all the scenery in the valley.

It is a good place, a natural place to hide troops, easy to defend but difficult to attack. If you can gain a foothold here, there may not be any good development.

The only drawback is that it is too close to the Japanese stronghold, which can easily attract heavy Japanese troops to encircle them.

Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack on the terrain here, it is for traditional wars. The modern war, air, ground and sea trinity. It can only be said that this place only has a little traditional ground advantage.

There is nothing perfect in this world. Lu Shan knew in his heart that this place was already very good, and he ignored the ideal base farther away on the map. This is indeed a base for thinking!

Taking up this place, the branch line between Manchu and Shenyang and Benxi was just under his eyes and nose. This was one of the important branch lines of the Japanese railway artery. The coal and iron in Benxi were the energy and war resources that the Japanese urgently needed.

In addition, it can also threaten the branch line from Chenyang to Fushun, which is an important railway artery for the Japanese.

I'm afraid that the Japanese wouldn't feel relieved if Liu Dabu is here?

"Brother Shan, have something to eat." Lei Dong handed over a pancake and said.

Lu Shan reached out to take it, rolled it up, took a bite, and chewed, "Dongzi, tell your brothers not to eat the food and water sent by anyone here, and be more vigilant!"

"I understand, Brother Shan!" Lei Dong's expression frightened. Although he and Lu Shan were not long, they were already familiar with his cautious and meticulous style of dealing with things. And now they are in the bandit's nest, so being cautious is also what they should be.

"Also, don't go out at will. Try to act together. Observe the terrain more and look back and draw a topographic map of this valley for me." Lu Shan ordered again.

"I understand, I will do this." Lei Dong replied.

At this moment, a noise came from downstairs.

"I'll go and have a look!" Lei Dong handed the kettle to Lu Shan and said understandingly.

Soon Lei Dong came up and understood clearly. Dong Yihai sent someone to deliver food, including wine and meat, and it looked very rich.

"Are you envious?" Lu Shan came downstairs and swept everyone away. A long table was filled with wine and meat, exuding an attractive fragrance.
To be continued...