Chapter 1258: 1258
Fangzheng happened to be in Vietnam when he entered China . This was Fangzheng’s second visit to Vietnam . The last time was in the mountains, and this time… it was still in the mountains .
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There was mountain after mountain . Standing atop a mountain, all he saw were mountains…
Fangzheng mumbled helplessly, “When will this end? From the looks of it, I need to ask for directions . ”
At that moment, Fangzheng saw a figure at the foot of the mountain opposite him . Although it was very small and he couldn’t see clearly, he was certain that it was a person!
Fangzheng was immediately overjoyed . He jumped down and a tree’s branch automatically extended over to hold Fangzheng’s feet . Fangzheng jumped once again . The trees below kept supporting him .
Just like that, while others needed to circle a mountain path for a descent, Fangzheng rushed down like a nimble monkey .
“Brother, put me down . I can walk . ”
At the foot of the mountain, a young man was carrying a little girl with vertical pigtails, panting as he walked up the mountain .
The youth wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, “It’s nothing . I’m not tired . ”
The little girl said, “But you’ve sweated so much . ”
The youth said, “It’s good to sweat . It expels any toxins . ”
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The little girl wrinkled her nose and appeared very cute . She lowered her smiling face and leaned on the youth’s thin shoulders . She laughed and said, “Brother, are there fireflies on the mountain?”
The youth said, “Of course . This was what Grandpa Zhang said . He said that he saw a lot of fireflies on this mountain when he was young . It’s really beautiful . ”
When the little girl heard that, her eyes immediately turned bright . Unfortunately, if someone looked closely, they would definitely notice that although the little girl’s eyes were bright, there was no focus . Clearly, there was something wrong with her eyes .
“Brother, let me down,” the little girl said .
“Little Sun, be obedient . Just let me carry you . You can come down and walk by yourself when we reach the mountaintop . You can do whatever you want when the time comes . ” The youth was Little Sun’s elder brother . His name was Jin Jiatong . He was 12 years old this year . His skin was tanned and his eyes were bright like the sun . Every time he looked at Xin Xin, it would be filled with endless sadness and pity .
Little Sun’s name was Jin Jiaxin . She was eight years old this year, and her skin was also a little tanned . Her face was slightly chubby and she had two dimples when she smiled, making her look very cute . This little girl seemed to like smiling very much, and her big eyes turned into tiny crescents . Her small mouth would curve, revealing her teeth . She gave off very delightful and sunny vibes .
It was precisely because Jin Jiaxin liked to smile like the smiling faces people drew that Jin Jiatong loved calling her Little Sun . Little Sun became her nickname…
They lived in a village behind another mountain . This time, Jin Jiatong brought Jin Jiaxin over to see fireflies .
“Brother, remember to tell me when you’re tired . ” Little Sun wiped the sweat off Jin Jiatong’s forehead with her sleeve .
Jin Jiatong nodded vigorously . “Don’t worry!”
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The two of them did not notice a figure appearing on the crown of the tree . The white monk robes fluttered in the wind like a god .
Fangzheng had originally planned on heading down to ask for directions before immediately leaving . However, after listening to the conversation between the two children, he suddenly changed his mind . He did not head down to ask for directions . Instead, he silently followed the two children .
In the deep forest, even though there were few jackals and leopards, it did not mean that there were none .
Of course, in Vietnam, what was most terrifying wasn’t these, but the wandering wild elephants . Although wild elephants were a spectacle to behold, they were more terrifying than a lion or a tiger when enraged . Its massive body ran like a truck . No matter who it was, one would be crushed to death if they were stepped on by elephants .
In Vietnam, there were cases of wild beasts attacking people almost every year, and there was a high chance of death .
Fangzheng followed the two children to ensure their safety .
Secondly, he was touched by the relationship between the siblings . He wanted to follow them, protect them, and see if he could help them .
There were many mountains in Vietnam that had not been developed yet . There were no roads here and one could only rely on their legs . The mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk on . It was difficult for the boy to walk by himself . Furthermore, he had to carry his sister with poor eyesight?
Jin Jiatong’s sweat trickled down his face, but he desperately tried to slow down his panting . He was afraid that any accelerated panting would make his sister imagine that he was tired and insist on getting down . That would only exhaust him faster . The sickle in his hand slowed down a lot as well . He stopped to rest a few times, but when he looked up at the sky, he gritted his teeth and continued walking .
After Fangzheng followed them for about half an hour . When Jin Jiatong finally couldn’t move, he put down his sister and the siblings sat under a tree . They drank some water and chatted for a while before Jin Jiatong carried his sister away again .
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Little Sun shook her head and said, “Let’s forget it . You’re tired . I’m not going . I’ll walk with you; if not, I’m not going to see the fireflies . ”
Jin Jiatong said, “It’s nothing . I’m your elder brother . I have plenty of strength . I can carry you, Xinxin . ”
Little Sun shook her head firmly and took a few steps back . Only then did Fangzheng realize that Little Sun’s leg seemed problematic . She was limping!
Upon seeing this, Fangzheng finally understood why Jin Jiatong was so adamant on carrying her on his back . Her legs weren’t good, and her eyes weren’t good either . Climbing a mountain? It was too difficult for a girl with such a bad fate!
Just as the siblings were arguing, Fangzheng pressed his palms together . “Amitabha . Hello, Young Patrons . ”
The two children jumped in fright when they heard the voice of a stranger . Jin Jiatong instinctively stood in front of her and asked warily, “Who is it?”
“Look up,” said Fangzheng with a smile .
The siblings looked up and saw a monk standing on a tree . He took a slight step forward before falling to the ground .
“Be careful!” Although Jin Jiatong was vigilant, he still shouted out kindly .
Little Sun couldn’t see clearly, but she subconsciously tightened her grip on the corner of Jin Jiatong’s shirt .
Bang!
With a thud, Fangzheng landed on the ground with a calm smile . He pressed his palms together and said, “Amitabha . Young Patrons, don’t worry . This Penniless Monk is fine . ”
“Uh, Master, are you alright?” Jin Jiatong was truly frightened . He jumped down from a ten-meter-tall tree and landed straight on the ground . Yet, the monk was fine? Was he still human?
However, he was still a child after all . He was brave and his curiosity overpowered his fear . In addition, there had been many martial arts and fantasy dramas recently . Jin Jiatong’s ability to accept such matters was quite remarkable . He quickly calmed down and asked, “Are you a monk?”
Fangzheng spread his arms and circled the area before asking, “This Penniless Monk’s attire is that of a monk . If not a monk, could he be a Daoist priest?”
Upon hearing that Fangzheng was a monk, Jin Jiatong immediately heaved a sigh of relief .
Many Vietnamese were pious Buddhists .
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