"I also want to know, since it is a task for death row prisoners, what kind of good thing can it be?" another prisoner leaning against the corner of the wall said sullenly, "I heard that except for the old, weak, sick and disabled, there are also women and children, everyone else has to participate!"

As he spoke, he saw a prisoner suddenly freeze his breath in his palm and buckle down on his arm hanging by his side. Strings of flickering spiritual power sparks flowed one after another, and the sound of tooth-aching arm bones shattering also sounded at the same time.

"What are you looking at me for?" the man grinned in pain, and in the face of everyone's shocked or suspicious gaze, he spat angrily to his side: "It's better to be crippled than to lose your life!"

At first, this person's behavior was indeed absurd to everyone, but as the time approached, especially when they were in fear, their brains made up more and more frightening pictures, as if tacitly, everyone began to follow suit, and all kinds of strange injuries appeared.

"When the time comes, it will be said that he was injured in a fight in prison......"

There was a fat man who was anxious, but he didn't have the courage to be ruthless to himself, so he finally mustered up the courage and hit the wall hard, just because he hesitated, he didn't even bleed several times, and he cried his father and called his mother in pain.

Leng Qi also followed the trend here. Using his palm as a blade, he lightly cut his right arm, and then immediately tore off the placket of his shirt, so that the blood completely soaked the strip of cloth, and then he firmly tied the wound.

Just after lunch, the notice for everyone to gather was given. The entire prison, except for the women's prison, the inmates of each cell had to line up in the square, ready to welcome the arrival of the mysterious "big man".

Originally, Leng Qi and the others were still secretly rejoicing in their strategy of "pretending to be injured", but when they lined up, it turned out that the others were not stupider than them, all of them were stumps and broken legs.

After waiting for about half an hour, the gate on the other side finally opened, and a group of men in black robes walked in slowly, their steps solemn, like a march. The leader's clothes are the most luxurious, with nine gold edges embroidered on his chest, young and handsome, but he exudes a gloomy atmosphere for no reason, which makes people subconsciously fearful.

In the ranks of prisoners, the long gray hair was scattered, and the eyes of the old man were faintly straight. He is really familiar with this kind of costume......

“…… Nine Shades Palace!"

Forget Dongliu's voice was silent, but when he said it at this time, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in the team. In the group of prisoners, there was a commotion.

The name of the Nine Shadows Hall has been heard of even by the most unheard of people, but this force has always been known for its ferocity and brutality, and countless cultivators have died in their hands for thousands of years. I didn't expect that this time the operation was organized by them...... Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, as if half of their feet had stepped into the coffin.

A Nine Shadows Holy Envoy took a step forward, quickly looked around with his eyes, and shouted in a deep voice: "Quiet!" The prisoners were immediately silent, and the Nine Shadows Holy Envoy seemed to be very satisfied with the effect he had caused, and he spread his hands towards the leader and shouted to everyone: "This is the Ninth Venerable of our Nine Shadows Palace, why don't you come and pay a visit?"

When all the prisoners heard this, they were stunned for a moment. The Ninth Venerable of the Nine Shadows Palace, this is probably the biggest person they have ever seen in their lives. When they recovered from this shock, they didn't know who took the lead to bow down first, and everyone followed suit: "Meet the Nine Venerables!"

Although the voice is uneven, the awe contained in it is fully visible.

The Nine Shadows Holy Envoys in the rear all straightened their waists in cooperation, while the Nine Venerables Chu Tianyao still looked as usual and accepted the salute calmly, and then raised his right hand lightly and made a "up" gesture.

"Friends, I know that everyone in the outside world is burdened with different crimes. The deity is benevolent and righteous, and is willing to give you a chance to regain your freedom. Now there is a task here, you will help you as you wish, whether it is successful or not, I guarantee the Nine Shadows Palace, and all the charges on your body will be written off. ”

The Nine Venerables' unexpectedly pleasant face really surprised everyone, but many people were secretly scolding in their hearts: "That's a good thing to say." Then we have to be alive after we carry out the mission?"

Chu Tianyao continued: "Due to the danger of this mission, all those who are old, weak, sick, and disabled do not need to participate, and they will be unified to the right side. Next, if you volunteer, please step forward. ”

As soon as the words fell, the empty space on the right side, which was originally empty, suddenly "hula", and a large number of people rushed over. Entering this circle, it was as if safety was guaranteed, and each showed the injured parts of their bodies, and their faces showed a flattering smile of "Nine Venerables, look, I am sick".

With the style of forgetting in vain, he would not have cheated with this group of people. But after he passed on the power of his whole body to Xilingchen, he was already aging rapidly, and he was a real old man at this time, and he walked slowly to the "safe area" on the right.

In a short time, there were only about a hundred or so people standing in the field, and after looking around, these people all took a big step back in unison.

Seeing this, a Nine Shadows Holy Envoy was furious, and shouted at the jailer standing on the side, "Why is the cell here full of wounds?

In the team on the right, Leng Qi's mind was racing, and he took the initiative to stand up, bowed sharply, and said respectfully: "Nine Venerables, it is my honor to serve the Nine Shadows Palace, although I was a little injured in the brawl a few days ago, but this little illness and pain, I can completely overcome it!" As he spoke, he ripped off the strip of cloth on his upper arm, turned behind him and beckoned: "You all come here, don't you want to serve the Nine Shadows Palace?"

When he saw that most of the people were injured, Leng Qi knew that this plan of pretending to be sick might not be able to be mixed. A sick person in a group of healthy people may be given special treatment, but when everyone is sick, no matter how light or serious the illness is, it is no longer special. Especially when he heard that the other party was from the Nine Shadows Palace, he began to think about other things in his heart.

Since he is also going to leave the prison, instead of currying favor with the county officials at the prisoner drill meeting, why not go directly to curry favor with the Nine Secluded Palace......?

The prisoner on the right saw his standard dog-legged appearance, and he was secretly scolding in his stomach, but on the surface, he could only hold up a smile that was more than cheerful, indicating that "we can overcome it too", and then rushed over.

Chu Tianyao nodded slightly, Leng Qi observed his words and looks, and his heart was happy. As for how he would offend those fellow inmates, he didn't care at all. When I asked them for help, who took care of me?

However, he made a special trip to pull a group of people into the water, not only to take revenge, but more importantly, to let this group of people act as substitutes for the dead ghosts, so that he would have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters......

When the fat man with a huge scar on his head also walked over, one of the Nine Shadows Holy Envoy pushed him impatiently: "You are too fat, you don't need to participate." ”

The fat man wanted to cry without tears in an instant, he knew it would be like this, and he didn't have to work so hard just now. I almost knocked myself into a concussion, and now I have double vision when I see everything......

Chu Tianyao smiled faintly, and took the initiative to step forward and comfort: "This friend, you have this heart, and the deity is grateful to you." Later, I will go and say hello to my county office, and your sentence will be halved. ”

The fat man was stunned, and then nodded in gratitude. When the onlookers saw the words and deeds of the Nine Venerables, their fear gradually subsided, and they had some good feelings one after another.

Although those Nine Shadow Holy Envoys were indeed bullying, this Nine Venerables were quite good...... Maybe the rumors are wrong, but in fact, the Nine Shadows Hall is not so terrible?

Only a few people can see clearly where these nine Venerables are naturally benevolent, and they are clearly scheming. Selling some small favors here that don't cost money, you have to make everyone die for him......

……

The barren mountains are lonely, and there is a silver moon hanging high in the sky, and the sky is like ink, and there is a kind of bleak coldness.

In the depression below, there is a conspicuous pit, and a few white bones are scattered at the bottom of the pit, like an ownerless lonely grave.

The Nine Venerables and their entourage were standing on the plain not far away, and their ranks were constantly expanding. In addition to the neat queue of people in the Nine Shadows Hall at the forefront, whether it was the prisoners in prison uniforms in the rear or the villagers who were gradually escorted over, they were all hesitating and frightened.

By the time they arrived, it was already dark. At the same time, they also began to know that they were not the only ones selected in this mission. However, in such an atmosphere, a large number of people does not strengthen courage, but will also make individual lives cheaper and cheaper because of the expansion of the overall base.

"This place, called the Aragami Tomb, has not been opened for thousands of years. Chu Tianyao looked at the lonely tomb below, and said lightly, "Later, when everyone arrives, the deity will cast a spell to break the seal, you just need to go around this ancient tomb, and then report the situation inside to me truthfully." How, it's easy, right?"

Listening to his understated tone, everyone was worried in their hearts. If you want to enter a dusty ancient tomb, I don't know how many traps and beasts will be trapped in it, and if you enter it without any preparation, you are simply sending you to death......!

Leng Qi also looked at the ancient tomb, swallowed his saliva, and after a short period of psychological struggle, he finally stepped forward and bowed down and said, "Nine Venerables, I will definitely go all out for this mission! But if it can be successfully completed, can you give me a recommended quota for the Tiangongmen assessment?"

"Stinky boy, do you dare to make an inch?" a Nine Shadows Holy Envoy immediately stiffened his face and shouted sharply.

Chu Tianyao waved his hand lightly, looked at Leng Qi with a smile, and nodded slowly: "You are very ambitious and courageous, and you appreciate it." Well, if you can complete the task, I can give you a chance to participate in the primary, and you can compete on an equal footing with the children of those famous families. As for whether you can get the final spot, it's up to you. ”

Leng Qi was overjoyed, and slammed it to the ground: "Thank you, Nine Venerables!"

Behind the trees, the three figures stood silently, their eyes staring at the people of the Nine Shadows Hall in front of them.

"The one at the front over there is the Nine Venerables. Feng Qiu pointed a little and whispered to Ye Shuo.

Ye Shuo raised his eyes, and after seeing the other party's eyebrows clearly, he was so shocked that he almost couldn't close his mouth: "That's the Nine Venerables?!"

"What's the matter, do you recognize him?" Feng Qiu turned his gaze strangely.

Ye Shuo clenched his teeth, trying to restrain the spiritual power of the riot, his expression at this time was very weird, like shock, like hatred, but there was a kind of crazy joy.

"That's a ...... I swore that I had to kill someone. ”

Feng Qiu frowned, listening to Ye Shuo's meaning, it seemed that he not only had old acquaintances with the Nine Venerables, but also had old grudges, but he had no intention of delving into them, so he only bowed his head and said: "That's fine, didn't you also say that the ban on my villagers can only be lifted by killing the Nine Venerables?" Then let's do our best to take the lives of the Nine Venerables!"

"Nine Venerables, it's almost time. On the other side, a Nine Shadows Holy Envoy whispered to Chu Tian.

Chu Tianyao nodded, waved his hand to signal everyone to step back, and then quickly sealed his hands, and one after another complex purple-black light tricks quietly took shape, slamming down towards the ancient tomb below.

"Broken!"

When the beam of light was about to touch the direction of the ancient tomb, a semicircular dark blue film was suddenly erected from the inside of the pit, which was also the defensive barrier that belonged to this place. Although the attack beam was temporarily blocked, with the addition of Chu Tianyao's spiritual power, the beam became brighter and more dazzling, and an obvious pit could already be seen in the middle of the enchantment.

Chu Tianyao's eyes sharpened, and the seal in his hand flipped over, and he thundered down again.

"Break it for me!"

The light of the enchantment flickered, flickering and dimming, like a dying struggle. On both sides of the pit, spiderweb-like cracks spread out. Finally, in the unprecedented grandeur of the beam, with a "boom", a large number of dark blue fragments exploded, and a narrow and gloomy passage also appeared in front of everyone's eyes at this time.

"Get ready to go down. Chu Tianyao accepted the seal and ordered with an expressionless face.

Through the gloomy passage, I don't know if it is psychological, everyone actually felt a chill that went straight to the bone marrow, rising from the ancient tomb, and even faintly could hear the ghostly ghost crying. In this situation, who dares to take the lead?

A prisoner's legs trembled and kept retreating, and after hitting the figure next to him, he suddenly seemed to see a savior, and hurriedly pushed him forward, and said with a dry smile: "Leng Qi, what you kid said before is so powerful, can you go down first?"

The prisoners were united as never before, and they all echoed it. Leng Qi raised his gaze and met Chu Tianyao in mid-air, and after getting a nod from him, Leng Qi gritted his teeth, mustered up the courage to step into the deep pit, and stepped up the narrow stone steps that seemed to lead to the ground.

Naturally, the pathfinder couldn't be the only one Leng Qi, after he entered first, the other prisoners did not escape the bad luck, and the group standing at the forefront also followed tremblingly under the threat of the long knife of the Nine Shadows Holy Envoy.

The atmosphere, a deathly silence.

Whether it was the people of the Nine Shadows Hall or the three of Ye Shuo on the other side, they were all nervously waiting for the final result.

(End of chapter)