Shen Muzhi stared at the statue for a long time, and he didn't see what was different, but that strange feeling had always been there.

He just wanted to ask Xuan Cheng if he felt this way, but when he turned his head, he found that Xuan Cheng was searching Yan Bai's body.

Seeing this, he hurriedly said, "I've searched before and found this." As he spoke, he handed over the wooden plaque carved with plum blossoms he had found earlier to Xuan Cheng.

After Xuan Cheng took it and looked at it twice, he gave it back to Shen Muzhi, "Keep it first, maybe you can use it in the future." ”

Shen Muyi put it away and asked Xuan Cheng, "What about this person?"

Xuan Cheng thought for a while and said, "Keep it for now, and then talk about it when he wakes up." ”

At this time, Shen Wei walked over, and after greeting Xuan Cheng for a few words, he asked, "Did Daoist Xuan Cheng see those people under me before?"

Hearing that Shen Wei didn't know where the rest of the people were, Xuan Cheng frowned, and after thinking for a while, he said, "You don't have to worry too much, those people are all elite soldiers in the army, and their skills are also good. It's likely that I'm just stuck somewhere, and I'll be able to find it later. As he spoke, Xuan Cheng suddenly changed his words and asked, "It's just that this matter is so troublesome today, what to do next, have you ever thought about it?"

Shen Muzhi fell silent.

He naturally thought about it, but for a while, he couldn't think of any good way.

Today's trip to the City God Temple was a deliberate move with two purposes. First, it is to make some momentum and add a little bargaining chip to the safety of their group. Second, I also want to see if I can attract those people's shots.

Now it seems that at least the second purpose has been achieved. It's just that although their side seems to have suffered little loss, and the other side not only did not succeed but lost their troops, but for Shen Muzhi and them, the biggest enemy is not Yu Fucheng and those Jianghu killers in the backyard, but the old thing who has been hiding behind the scenes. Therefore, such a result is actually not ideal.

Whether Yu Fucheng and those Jianghu killers die or not is not very important to Shen Muzhi and them. Dead, it's just less annoying. Immortal, with the strength of Yu Fucheng's group, it is not enough to really threaten the safety of their group.

The only bad thing is that Yu Fucheng is dead, and they can't live in that house anymore.

Anding City is very large, and it is naturally not difficult for them to find a place to live. It's just that no matter how big the city is, there is no place where they can really be safe.

The old thing didn't make a direct move today, but there were also some means behind it, such as asking Wang Qi to lure Qingguo away, and through this matter, Xuancheng was also lured away from this City God Temple. Also, the disappearance of those people under Shen Wei must have something to do with him.

It's just that since he's already done these things, why don't he just do a little more?

Today's situation could have been made into a mortal situation, so why did he leave them a glimmer of life?

Is it really as Xuan Cheng said, he underestimated the enemy?

Or does he actually have ulterior motives?

Shen Muzhi couldn't understand this, so he couldn't make the next decision.

However, Shen Muzhi couldn't make a good decision, but Shen Wei and Shen Muping had already made a decision in their hearts. When Shen Muzhi was still pondering and hesitating, Shen Wei glanced at Shen Muzhi and said to Xuan Cheng, "We plan to go out of the city and return to Beijing." ”

Xuan Cheng frowned when he heard this, and after a deep groan, he said, "Wouldn't it be too risky?" Today's matter, although the other party didn't get any bargains, but that was because the old thing didn't really make a move. In the city, that old thing has some scruples, and can bear not to attack you directly, but if you leave the city and go to no man's land, it may not be. Speaking of this, Xuan Cheng looked at Shen Wei, and after a slight groan, he added in a deep voice, "If General Shen is counting on Xiaodao, then General Shen is counting on the wrong path." That old thing's strength is far above the trail. At that time, if he really wants to make a move, Xiaodao will barely be able to protect himself at most. ”

Shen Wei didn't show any unhappiness about Xuan Cheng's straightforward words, but smiled slightly, and said, "What the Taoist chief said, I understand." Dao Chang can rest assured, you can come all the way to help, and I, Shen, am very grateful. As for when the time comes, if the old thing that the Taoist chief said is really going to make a move, the Taoist doesn't have to be reluctant, just protect himself. Although my Shen family is not a family of several generations of loyal martyrs, it is not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. When the time comes, fight with that old thing. Whether it is life or death depends on the destiny of heaven. However, Shen was naturally not unprepared. My Shen family is in this stable city, and in fact, there are some industries. For some reason, these industries have only been operated in secret, and few people know about them. Before I arrived in Anding City, I had already secretly contacted the treasurers of these properties and made some arrangements. After entering the city, I rarely contacted him because I was afraid of being discovered. However, the preparations are ready. After we left the temple, we went straight to join them. There were five caravans of them, with more than 200 people, and when the time came, we would mix in with them and go out of the city and return to Beijing together. And as long as we can reach Sujiang safely, then we will be fine. Su Jiang has one of my disciples, and he has 3,000 soldiers stationed there, and he will be responsible for escorting us back to Beijing when the time comes. Although Shen is not very clear about the things on this mountain, he has heard more or less about the court over the years, so he knows some of the rules on this mountain. I don't think even if the Dao Leader said that he has the ability to reach the heavens, he probably won't directly start a war with my gold team, right?"

After Shen Wei said this, Shen Muzhi and Xuan Cheng were a little surprised.

None of them expected that Shen Wei had quietly made these arrangements.

Shen Muping, who was sitting in front of the statue not far away, also heard these words, but he was not surprised. Obviously, Shen Wei should have communicated with him.

After thinking about it carefully, Xuan Cheng said to Shen Wei again, "It's not that your method is not impossible. It's just that from here to Sujiang, according to the speed of the caravan, it will take at least two days. In these two days, you will pass by many deserted mountains and wilderness. The rules of this mountain do not allow monks to do anything to ordinary people. But if this old thing is a well-behaved person, then he will not be involved in this matter at all. So, it's hard to guarantee that he won't do it when the time comes. If you do it, let alone 200 people, even if it is 400 people, you can't stop it. But if I stay in the city, I'm still somewhat sure that I'll be able to protect the safety of a few of you. General Shen, let's think about it carefully. ”

Shen Wei smiled bitterly and said, "Dao Chang is kind, Shen understands." It's just that the momentum in Beijing is not waiting for anyone. If Shen can't rush to Beijing before Chinese New Year's Eve, once there is a change in Beijing, no matter what the outcome, even if our father and son save their lives today, they will be settled by the autumn queen. When the time comes, I will be guilty of the crime alone, and I will be beheaded all over the house. Therefore, the situation is not up to others, and this capital must be returned. ”

The information in Shen Wei's words, Shen Muzhi had actually mentioned it to Xuan Cheng yesterday. Hearing it again at this moment, Xuan Cheng had no choice but to sigh helplessly and said, "Okay, then let's do as you say." So, wait a little now in this temple, and I will go and find the others. When I find you, I'll pick you up again. ”

Shen Wei bowed his hand, "Thank you, Daoist." ”

Xuan Cheng hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him, "General Shen doesn't have to thank me, if you want to thank me, thank yourself for having a good son." With that, he turned his head and glanced at Shen Mu.

Shen Muzhi was beside him, and his expression couldn't help but be sneering.

Shen Wei also turned his head to look at Shen Muyi, and nodded with a smile, "It's really good, I, Shen, have no regrets in my life!"

Xuan Cheng smiled, didn't answer again, and after signaling to Shen Muzhi and Shen Wei, he turned around and prepared to go out.

Shen Muzhi followed, "Dao Chief, I'll send you." ”

The two walked out of the hall together, and after a little farther away, Shen Muzhi lowered his voice and asked Xuan Cheng, "That old thing seems to be very interested in Qingguo." What is he going to do with Qingguo?"

Xuan Cheng turned his head to look at him and said, "In addition to being good at raising Gu, Yun Zezong also has an ancestral secret technique - refining beasts."

"Refining beasts?" Shen Muzhi wondered.

"The so-called refining beast is to capture the spirit beast, refine it with secret methods, erase its spiritual intelligence, and turn it into a killing beast that only obeys the orders of its master. It's just that this kind of secret technique is the secret of Yun Ze Sect, and that old thing did not worship Yun Ze Sect since he was a child, but joined halfway, and he may not be able to obtain this secret technique. Therefore, one of the possible purposes of his catching green fruits is to refine medicine. ”

"Refining medicine?" Shen Muyi thought that the cute and intimate green fruit might be refined into a pill, and it was as if someone had stabbed him in the heart. In an instant, his breath became short, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth and said angrily, "Even if I die, I can't let Qingguo fall into that person's hands!"

Xuan Cheng rolled his eyes and sneered, "If you die, he can just pick up Qingguo's corpse to refine medicine." ”

Shen Muzhi's body was shocked, and he looked at Xuan Cheng in a daze, a little at a loss.

Xuan Cheng saw him like this, smiled, and then said, "Don't worry, your green fruit is a very rare phoenix bird." That old thing wouldn't be willing to take her to refine medicine. And if he knows about the contract between you, it is very likely that he will only spare your life in order to save the life of the phoenix bird. It's just that if that time really comes, I advise you to be decisive and break yourself! His tone was flat, and this matter of life and death seemed to be an understatement.

But Shen Muzhi knew the weight of this, and his expression became extremely solemn.

"Alright, I'm leaving. As they spoke, the two of them had already walked to the gate. After Xuan Cheng glanced at Shen Muyi, he opened the door and walked out.

Shen Muzhi stood by the door, and the moment the door opened and closed, he saw the opposite street, and there was a person standing on the opposite side of the street, although he had only seen it once, but he would never forget it—an old thing.

He also saw Shen Muzhi in the door, the corners of his mouth hooked, and he smiled slightly.

That smile is so kind and gentle, without any edge.