The water was flowing, and the group lay down at the mouth of the cave to rest.
The forest was beautiful, and the evening breeze was gentle. When the weather was clear, it looked like a paradise, but it was not a paradise, and there were many mosquitoes living in it.
Dusk was the time when the mosquito activity was at its peak, and the stream was also the place where the mosquitoes were active. Therefore, lying at the entrance of the cave at this time, they became live targets. Who knew how many mosquitoes were flying around, and they would take a bite at any opportunity.
Li Du and the others were tired, and the group sat there to rest. They did not want to move anyway.
Brother Wolf said with concern, "Firecracker, go get some dry wood and make a fire. The fire will attract the mosquitoes. Don't let them bite the boss."
Firecracker said, "Captain, you are so kind to the boss, why don't you go yourself?"
Brother Wolf said impatiently, "I'm tired. Go. "
Firecracker cried, "But I'm more tired!"
None of them wanted to move. Markelov, who had been thrown by the stream, rolled his eyes and quietly moved his limp body. After the rest, his strength had recovered, and the effect of the anesthetic had been washed away by the running water. He had regained the ability to move.
As soon as Markelov moved, Brother Wolf's voice rang out again, "Behave yourself, unless you think you can move faster than my bullets."
Brother Wolf had two guns in his hands, and Markelov's shotgun was also in his hand. The black muzzle was aimed at him.
Markelov swallowed and said in a hoarse voice, "We have no quarrel. You don't have to chase me, do you?"
Li Du snorted. "No quarrel? Who said that? Didn't your companions tell you where the wounds on their faces came from? "
Big Markelov was stunned and asked subconsciously, "You did it?"
"Don't play dumb. You talk as if you don't know," Li Du sneered.
Big Markelov smiled bitterly. "I really don't know. They didn't say who hurt them, just that they messed with some guys. We didn't pay attention to their wounds. We don't know them well."
Li Du snorted again. "If you don't know us well, why did you follow us? Isn't it to avenge them and yourself? "
Big Markelov said, "It's not revenge. We have no supplies, no equipment, all left in the cave. We can't survive in the mountains like this. We just want to grab some supplies from you."
Li Du sneered, "Whatever you say, no one will believe you anyway."
Big Markelov fell silent. It was clear that he understood.
The sun went down, and the moon rose. The bright moonlight shone down, and the light was even better than in the evening.
Everyone was exhausted and only cared about resting. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was very gloomy.
Finally, Big Markelov spoke again. "Everyone, what are you going to do with us? My brother was taken away by you, right? "
Li Du said, "Yeah, but he's doing better than us now. I'm sure he's eating and drinking.
Big Markelov asked with concern, "What are you going to do with the two of us?"
Li Du said, "Give them to the police. What else can they do? They'll let you face the law. Your companions said that you killed someone …"
"F * ck, this is slander!" Big Markelov cursed. "These son of a b * tch worms, a bunch of cowards, villains! We haven't killed anyone, at least not since we came to the United States! "
"Haven't you done anything illegal?" Li Du asked.
Big Markelov sighed and said, "Of course we have. We came to the United States illegally. We had no ID, no shelter, no money, and we had to survive. But we only poached some animals and birds, nothing else!"
Li Du said, "Save those words for the police."
Big Markelov said anxiously, "Listen to me, sir, you can't give us to the police, or we will die, because they will send us back to Ukraine. We offended the rich in Ukraine, and it was to avoid them that we came to the United States illegally."
"We have not committed the death penalty. We just offended the rich and powerful. Please spare our lives. If you let us go, I can tell you a secret!"
Li Du was interested and asked, "Secret? What secret? "
Big Markelov breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the other side was interested in his secret, he would have a way out.
He swallowed his saliva and said, "You have to let us go. As long as you let us go and give us some food and tools, I swear I will definitely tell you this secret. This secret is related to an ancient ruin. You will definitely be interested!"
Li Du looked at him curiously and said, "Two questions. One, how can you be sure I will be interested? Two, are you not clear about your situation? You are in our hands now, and you have no right to bargain, understand? "
Big Markelov said, "Two answers. One, the appearance of this ruin can change the history of the United States, and it can bring you great fame and fortune. Two, I am clear about my situation, and I have the right to bargain. I know how good my offer is. If we fall into the hands of the police, I think it can be exchanged for our freedom."
His words did interest Li Du. A ruin related to the history of the United States? This thing sounded very mysterious.
Li Du said, "Two points. One, there is no history in the United States. Two, then you can go to the police in exchange for your freedom. If that works, why are you talking nonsense with me?"
Big Markelov replied, "Two points. One, I was wrong. It is the history of North America. Two, I am trading with you because I admire you. You are really powerful. I am willing to bow to the strong …"
Li Du was even more interested in his words. A ruin related to the history of North America? What could that be? He felt that the other side was not talking nonsense.
Firecracker interrupted him and said, "What are you doing? Reading the script? Boss, don't talk nonsense. Tie him up and call the police. I think this bastard is just talking nonsense! "
Big Markelov fought back forcefully, "Everything I said is true. If you don't believe me, then you will definitely miss a chance for fame and fortune!"
Firecracker clenched his fists and stood up. "Hey, idiot, it seems that you still don't understand the current situation. Are you still confused? Let me give you a good time to wake you up. "
Big Markelov was not afraid and sneered, "You'd better tie me up before you do it."
Li Du stopped Firecracker and looked at Big Markelov. "What's going on with this ruin? How do I know if what you said is true or not? "
Big Markelov said, "It is absolutely true, absolutely verifiable. It is an ancient ruin. I can tell you part of it. They are ancient rock paintings!"
Li Du looked at his expression in the moonlight. After some consideration, he said, "Tell me about your time in Ukraine. Who did you offend?"
Markelov sighed and said, "It's a long story. I have to start when we first joined the army. Maybe you can see that we brothers are soldiers …"
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