Chapter 2239

When Xu Youzhi said this, he probably didn't even believe it.
After all, you are the one who deceived the police once, and Hu Peng did escape under the cover of Xu Youzhi. Now that you say that you don't know the whereabouts of Hu Peng, Xu Youzhi probably has no idea if you say this.
Seeing everyone's solemn expressions staring at him, Xu Youzhi continued to explain: "Really, I didn't lie to you."
"Xu Youzhi." Lao Zhang is a little annoyed now, after all, being played around by Xu Youzhi, especially about sabotaging surveillance, Lao Zhang doesn't intend to reconcile with Xu Youzhi.
Now that Xu Youzhi refused to confess, Lao Zhang threatened directly: "If you don't want to go to our Hushan Town Police Station to drink tea, then I advise you to confess quickly."
"Hu Peng, where is it?"
"I..." Facing Lao Zhang's aggressiveness, Xu Youzhi was very depressed now, as if he felt that he had been greatly wronged.
He stomped his feet anxiously and said, "Oh, what am I going to do? You guys are willing to believe it? I just want to help Hu Peng."
"After all, he was nice to me before, I just don't want him to suffer."
"But now, his life safety may have been threatened." Here Xu Youzhi is still chattering away from him, while Gu Chen has already stepped forward and came to Xu Youzhi.
Xu Youzhi's expression was blank: "You... What did you say? Your life is threatened?"
"That's right." Seeing Xu Youzhi's unclear expression, Gu Chen simply explained to him:
"The case Hu Peng is involved in is somewhat complicated, and it is the most unfavorable for his situation at present."
"If he is found by those people, then he can only die, and he can only survive this catastrophe under the protection of our police."
"Not only that, but if he can assist our police to successfully crack this case, then he will be safe in the future, I say that, do you understand?"
Gu Chen's last sentence was very meaningful.
But Xu Youzhi's gaze was dull at the moment, as if he hadn't recovered from Gu Chen's narration at all.
Police officer Xiaoxuan couldn't stand it any longer, and also reminded him: "Xu Youzhi, did you hear clearly?"
"I... I heard clearly." Facing Officer Xiaoxuan's reminder, Xu Youzhi took a deep breath at this moment, and then said slowly:
"If the matter is really as serious as you say, then I can tell you where he is going."
"How do you say it?" Seeing that Xu Youzhi knew the situation, Lu Weiwei also asked.
And Xu Youzhi was no longer entangled at this time, he could only slowly say: "Actually, he came to Hushan Town to hide from people."
"I also asked him, who did he offend? But he didn't say, he just told me that he can't afford to offend him now, so he can only hide."
"And then?" Officer Wang asked again.
"Then?" Xu Youzhi sighed faintly, and said in a bad mood, "Then he said that it is impossible for him to stay in Hushan Town."
"Because once others know that Hu Peng is hiding in Hushan Town, then he will be hard to fly."
"So what will he do?" Hearing this, Yuan Shasha also felt that Hu Peng seemed very smart, and he also knew what he should do.
Xu Youzhi thought about it for a few seconds, and then he said: "He said that he was going to walk through the mountains of Hushan Town to the brother city."
"What did you say? Trekking?" Hearing this statement, Lao Zhang was stunned.
Since Gu Chen didn't know much about the terrain of Hushan Town, he hurriedly asked Lao Zhang:
"Zhang Suo, how long will it take to walk from Hushan Town to the brother city on foot?"
"Under normal circumstances, it will take two days." Lao Zhang said.
"So long?" Lu Weiwei couldn't believe it when she heard the words: "That is to say, this Hu Peng probably escaped from Hushan Town and Haidong City on foot?"
"En." Old Zhang didn't deny it, he could only nod slightly.
Police officer Wang hurriedly asked: "So, which city can we reach through the mountains from here?"
"Hainbei City." Officer Xiaoxuan said, "Our Hushan Town in Haidong City and Haibei City are separated by the mountain range on the side of Hushan Town."
"Anyone who wants to cross this mountain range on foot must go to Haibei City, because there is a wild road in it."
"You mean... the wild roads for outdoor hiking?" Gu Chen said.
Officer Xiaoxuan nodded silently: "That's right, there is a wild hiking trail that can cross the mountains. I heard it from some friends before."
"However, it is said that the terrain of this crossing route is extremely dangerous. Although there is such a road, the conditions for crossing are not yet mature."
"Not very mature? What does that mean?" Yuan Shasha didn't seem to understand what Police Officer Xiaoxuan meant when she heard the words.
Officer Xiaoxuan was not in a hurry, and tried to explain to everyone: "I also heard from my friend. It is said that only a small number of experienced travel friends know about this route."
"The novice Xiaobai wants to challenge, it is basically impossible, because it is very likely to get lost in the hinterland of the forest."
"What's more, this hiking route has not been traveled by many people, so there are not many hiking enthusiasts who venture to cross here."
"The most important thing is that since there are no outdoor hiking tourists, there are no supply points for the entire crossing road here."
"In this way, if you are an experienced traveler who is going through a deep outdoor crossing, you also need to carry a lot of dry food and water, otherwise it will be difficult to sustain it."
As soon as Police Officer Xiaoxuan finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Xu Youzhi.
Gu Chen asked Xu Youzhi: "Do you know that Hu Peng is a senior traveling friend?"
"I don't know, but I saw him take out a large hiking bag from the trunk of the vehicle, and he also brought two sticks."
"Alpenstock?" Officer Wang said.
"Uh...it should be. Anyway, it looks like it's about to go out for a long time. The bag is bulging, and it seems to contain a lot of food and water. Anyway, I'm just guessing."
"What's in it? I don't know very well, but I know that there should be food in it."
"Is there a tent there?" Gu Chen said.
"Ah? Tent? Can he still carry a tent? The tent is so big, how can he carry it?" Xu Youzhi didn't seem to know much about this kind of equipment.
I just feel that when the tent is propped up, it looks quite large.
If people are carrying it, they will not be exhausted.
Of course, it is understandable for Xu Youzhi to think so. For those who don’t know much about outdoor hiking equipment, it may be hard to imagine that experienced outdoor travel friends can combine so many things perfectly.
Seeing this situation, Gu Chen hurriedly explained to Xu Youzhi: "Then did you see that there is still a stack of cuboids hanging under his mountaineering bag?"
"Ah? It seems there is." Hearing what Gu Chen said, Xu Youzhi also seemed to think of something? Quickly nodded and confirmed:
"Yeah, I did see something like that hanging under his knapsack."
"This is a moisture-proof mat." Seeing that Hu Peng was carrying this, it means he also has a tent, so Gu Chen said again:
"Is there a bulging cuboid burden on Hu Peng's backpack?"
"Yes." After thinking for a few seconds, Xu Youzhi nodded to confirm: "There are those things too."
"That's right." After confirming Hu Peng's basic equipment, Gu Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"This Hu Peng is carrying heavy equipment, and he is carrying a tent."
"And considering the complicated situation in the forest here, I feel that Hu Peng may be camping in the mountains."
"That's a bit interesting." Seeing that Gu Chen said so, the result is probably the same.
After thinking for a few seconds, Lu Weiwei said slowly, "That is to say, this Hu Peng parked his car in the large yard where Xu Youzhi's waste was purchased, and he actually wanted to ask Xu Youzhi for help."
"Of course, Xu Youzhi also did some things for Hu Peng, but now, Hu Peng, carrying heavy equipment, is traveling so far outdoors."
"Then it's obvious that he won't be able to go very far. Maybe he will take a short rest in the mountains and forests, and then live in a tent in the mountains."
"Then we should be able to chase him in time, right?" Yuan Shasha also said anxiously.
In this situation, everyone has no idea.
The reason is also very simple. Faced with the complex mountain terrain and this crossing route, it has not been developed, and the possibility of getting lost is very strong.
However, if it is a senior travel friend who has a variety of outdoor survival skills, Yuan Shasha still believes that such a senior travel friend is very likely to cross the entire mountain range, but it is still very easy.
Lu Weiwei frowned slightly, and crossed her chest in thought: "If we want to catch up with Hu Peng, it will definitely take a long time."
"The reason is also very simple. First of all, we don't know the way."
"Secondly, from here to Haibei City through the mountains, the journey is far away, which is not conducive to search."
"However, there is no other way."
"Let's find a guide." Officer Wang stepped forward and said.
Gu Chen nodded silently: "That's what I mean, you can find a local person to ask about the situation in the mountains."
Here Gu Chen's voice fell, and everyone began to discuss heatedly.
Finally, everyone turned their attention to Lao Zhang.
Police officer Xiaoxuan also hurriedly asked: "Old Zhang, do you know any guides here? The kind of guides who often shuttle between the mountains?"
"If there is, can you introduce us to him? I really want to learn from him, and he can lead us in the jungle."
"this……"
Feeling a little embarrassed for himself, Lao Zhang hesitated for a few seconds, but chose to compromise: "Let me ask, anyway, if you go to catch up with Hu Peng on foot from here, you must pack lightly, or only bring dry food and water."
After the words were finished, Lao Zhang came to Xu Youzhi again and said, "How? I'll give you a chance to make meritorious service and introduce us to a senior guide."
"I... I am." Listening to what Old Zhang said, Xu Youzhi blurted out directly.
This made everyone suddenly alert again.
The reason is also very simple, Xu Youzhi deliberately concealed the truth from everyone, it can be seen that the other party is an old fox.
From the very beginning, many people were played by Xu Youzhi.
But now, Xu Youzhi took the initiative to reveal the whereabouts of Hu Peng, and began to enthusiastically want to help everyone.
This turn was too fast, and everyone's thoughts couldn't keep up with the rhythm for a while.
Officer Wang was also in disbelief: "Are you sure you want to be our guide? Are you sure, do you really know that road?"
This is also Police Officer Wang's voice, Xu Youzhi quickly explained to everyone:
"To be honest, I used to travel in this mountain forest a lot before, because I am also a native of Hushan Town. It can be said that many of our children in Hushan Town walked the mountain road."
"For the mountain road, we have a special attachment, so I will be the guide for you, that is the most suitable person."
After a pause, seeing that everyone was unmoved, Xu Youzhi was obviously a little disappointed, but he still asked with a forced smile: "Is it okay, please give me a word."
"I hope you don't play tricks." Lu Weiwei stepped forward and gave Xu Youzhi a warning.
Xu Youzhi also chuckled: "I mean, comrade policewoman, even if I damage the monitor in the supermarket, I'll just pay for it? You don't need to look at me like that, do you?"
"I also hope that Hu Peng can be found as soon as possible. I am really afraid that Hu Peng is in danger."
"And, as you said, there are still a group of people looking for Hu Peng. If those people are the first to find Hu Peng, then, I think, Hu Peng's life may really be in danger."
Taking a deep breath, Xu Youzhi slowed down his speaking tone, and continued to communicate with everyone in a soft and pleading tone:
"Give me a chance, I'm also a veteran donkey."
Here Xu Youzhi's voice fell, everyone immediately looked at each other, and began to re-examine Xu Youzhi in front of him.
If you want to call him a chicken thief, he really looks like an old fritter, an old fox, but he is a junk collector after all.
Helping Hu Peng is out of gratitude.
In the same way, now helping to be a guide and helping everyone find Hu Peng is also out of gratitude to Hu Peng.
It is a good idea not to want Hu Peng to fall into the hands of the enemy, at least for now, it is very attractive.
Lao Zhang also hesitated again and again, and then he came to find Gu Chen and said, "Gu Chen, or, I think, let Xu Youzhi be the guide."
"After all, where do you want me to find someone now?"
"Okay." Seeing that Lao Zhang had already said this, Gu Chen couldn't say anything more, so he hurriedly asked again:
"We need to buy a lot of food and water, and we need to be ready to sleep in the forest at any time."
"Hu Peng has time to prepare his own equipment, but we don't. We are looking for someone. To be precise, we are chasing someone."
"In terms of time, we are at a disadvantage, but we need to catch up with Hu Peng as soon as possible, so food and water are the key."
"Understood, it will take at least a few days to go to the mountains, and there are no supplies along the way. You can bring nothing else, but you definitely can't do it without food."
After the words fell, Xu Youzhi took a deep breath, and then said again: "I have to go immediately to buy food and water, and then set off immediately to find Hu Peng."
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