Penal colony.

Recruit training ground.

"According to my idea, you are only worthy of pigs. When everyone gathered on the word training ground, Lin Mang, the head of the recruit sect, said: "Your hands are born to only pick dung, and you are not qualified to hold a sword." But, stupid guys, you must have eaten shit, and the regular army needs to send more manpower, so I decided to let nine of you go and hand it over to Lord Yan Beixing to deal with. ”

He called out the names one by one, "Big ears, small eyes, black fat, short, thin, broken horse, pockmarked face, big black one," and finally he looked at Bu Yangying, "and wild seeds." ”

Small-eyed Musheng exhaled and excitedly threw his sword into the air.

Lin Mang glared at him viciously and said, "From now on, others will call you the Guardian of the Seven Kingdoms, but if you take yourself seriously, you will be the big fool of Tianzi No. 1." You are all milky little hairy heads, and you are all live targets on the battlefield, what I want to tell you is," he turned his head and swept over the nine people who were selected to become regulars one by one, and said solemnly: "One is to save your life, and the other is not to embarrass Lao Tzu." ”

After speaking, Lin Mang, the head of the recruit sect, turned around and left.

The other recruits immediately surrounded the nine promoted, laughing and scolding, and congratulating them repeatedly.

Mu Sheng slapped the black-bearded fat man's ass with the spine of his sword and shouted, "Now you are the Black Fat Man, the guardian of the Seven Kingdoms." Little Eyewood shouted that to become a Guardian, he must have a mount, and jumped on the shoulder of the Black Tower, and the two of them fell down at the same time, screaming on the ground.

Hu Han rushed into the tavern, and when he came back, he had an extra jar of daughter red in his hand, and Ma Tie also joined their drinking team, several people smirked like stupid melons, and turned around, and found Nalan standing alone under a bare tree in the corner of the square.

Bu Yangying took a bowl of wine and went over, "Do you want to take a sip?"

Nalan Invincible shook his head. "No thanks, Brother Shadow. ”

"You're alright. ”

"I'm fine, really. The fat boy lied, "I'm so happy for you." He tried to squeeze out a smile, but the lonely round face shook stiffly. "One day you will be the commander of the Rangers, and you will be the ghost of the Majesty Outside the Mighty Walls. ”

Bu Yangying saw the loss of Nalan's invincibility, and even the Black Tower, who had just arrived for less than a month, was transferred from a recruit, but the fat boy found nothing.

He was about to say a few words of relief, only to hear Ding Busan shout, "Good guy, do you want to swallow it alone?" The black-bearded fat man snatched the wine jar from his hand, and ran away with a smile, Ding Busi stepped forward to intercept him, and the black-bearded fat man threw the wine jar at Bu Yangying, who had no choice but to catch it, and was splashed with mellow wine.

By the time he returned the wine jar to everyone, Nalan Invincible had already walked away.

That night, to celebrate their promotion, the penal colony prepared a lavish dinner for them.

"Do you think they're going to put us all together?" asked the black-bearded fat man as they gobbled up happily.

Mu Sheng grimaced. "Hopefully not, I've had enough of your beard. ”

"How are you," said the black-bearded man, "and you must rush to the first one in battle, or your little eyes and Ben will not see the opponent there." ”

The crowd burst into laughter.

"I still want to join the cavalry. Heita said.

"That's for sure, everybody thinks the same way. Mu Sheng said.

Every member of the Guardian has the responsibility to protect the Seven Kingdoms, and if the enemy attacks, everyone must raise their sword to meet the enemy, but the cavalry of all the teams is the main force of the Guardian force.

Only they will ride north out of the high walls, sweeping the ghostly forests and snow-covered mountains around Doomsday Canyon outside the high walls, and fight to the death against the invaders.

"Not necessarily," said Dain, the Big Ear, "I want to be a craftsman, and what good is the Ranger if the gates fall?"

The artisan group consisted of stonemasons and carpenters who were responsible for repairing forts and towers, digging tunnels, breaking stones, and repairing high walls.

It is said that many, many years ago, craftsmen brought in large quantities of ice water from the Valley of Doom to soak the high walls, causing them to freeze like impenetrable walls of ice, which were so moist and smooth that there was no possibility of climbing.

However, countless years had passed since that time, and all they could do now was to follow the walls, mending the cracks along the way, and paying attention to the collapsed and loose places.

"Lord Yan is not blind," the pock-faced bearded man said to Dane, "you are the material to be a stonemason, and our shadow brother will definitely join the cavalry team, he is the best at swordsmanship and the best at riding in our group." ”

Bu Yangying was restless and didn't have much to think about eating, so he quietly withdrew from the banquet.

Blacktower caught up. "Brother Shadow, what's wrong?"

"Did you notice it, Heta," he said to Heta, "Nalan Invincible didn't come. ”

"This guy doesn't look like he's going to miss a meal," Heta said thoughtfully, "Is he sick?"

"He's scared and frustrated, because we're going to leave him. Bu Yangying said slowly, "When we are assigned, we will have our respective duties, some may be sent to other places, there are dark posts and pillboxes in front and on both sides, some will be cavalry or infantry or archers, and Nalan is invincible, now he is only temporarily following Uncle Hai, he will continue to train as a recruit at any time, who will protect him?"

Heita frowned: "Don't think so much, you have done everything you can." ”

"But that's not enough, we can't keep him, he should be assigned duties. Bu Yangying said.

Bu Yangying turned around and returned to the barracks alone to bring out the white flash, feeling deeply uneasy in his heart.

The snow wolf followed him to the stable, and as soon as he entered, the appearance of the wolf frightened and uneasy the horses, and several horses reacted violently and kicked the rail, their ears erected.

Bu Yangying turned on his horse, rode out of the penal colony, and went south by the moonlight and night.

Bai Shan rushed forward, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Bu Yang Ying let it go, his wolf has a unique personality, and always creeps in when he needs it.

His ride was aimless, purely to blow the night breeze.

He walked along the stream, listening to the icy water flowing over the rocks, and then through the wilderness and on a dark path. road

The road stretched out in front of you, narrow, rocky, and overgrown, and it didn't seem like a path to light and hope.

However, this road gave way, and Yangying's heart was full of longing.

The North Underworld City is on this road, and if you continue to go forward, it will be a wide pipeline, and you will reach the City of Light, the Golden Crow City, and even the Wanghai City and scattered places where you can go to many more places, and he has never been there.

He guarded the northern end of the road.

Now, he has been confirmed to be the Guardian of the Seven Kingdoms, a sacred choice and a lonely journey.

He was not a lawbreaker and would be punished by law if he did not come to the penal colony.

He came here as free, and he can also leave as free...... As long as he wants.

Just continue riding along this road, and you can leave behind this lonely and remote place away from the prosperity of the world, and leave behind the cold and mysterious dangers here.

By the time the crescent moon was full again, he had returned to the North Underworld to reunite with his brothers after a long absence.

He thought of his mother and couldn't help but feel sad.

He wanted to know who she was and what she looked like, but he was afraid that his mother would be implicated in something dark and dishonorable, otherwise why didn't his adoptive father mention it?

Bu Yangying wept and made up his mind, he turned his horse's head and ran towards the exile again.

He had just climbed over the low hill when he saw the candle flame flickering in the distant tall tower Yan Beixing's residence, and white flashes appeared silently in front of him.

On the way back, Bu Yangying found himself reminded of Nalan Invincible again.

When he got back to the stable, he had an idea.

Yan Beixing's residence was in a sturdy wooden fortress, and his coughing sound could be heard from a distance, he was over sixty years old, and although his body was still able to support him, it seemed that he could only barely parry his career as a horse in the bitter cold land.

Bu Yangying entered Yan Beixing's room through the guard, his room was simply furnished, and he was dozing off on a rattan chair.

"Lord Yan, I'm really sorry to disturb you so late. Bu Yangying said.

"You didn't bother me," Yan Beixing said, "and I found that the older I get, the less sleep I need, and I'm already very old. I often wake up in the middle of the night and think about the past 50 years ago, as if it were yesterday. Therefore, the mysterious visitor in the middle of the night is also a good thing, Wu Ying, oh no, Bu Yangying, come to me at this time, what is the matter?"

"I would like to ask you to think about Nalan Invincible and give him an official identity. ”

"Is this the first time you've stepped into my room, or is it the middle of the night that you're doing it for a fat recruit, not yourself?"

"I have nothing else to ask for, only to come for Nalan to be invincible. ”

"Didn't he follow Uncle Hai well, why, Lin Mang told him to go back to training?"

"I'm afraid it's only a matter of time, he's still just a recruit, and he hasn't been officially announced, and I know very well what the consequences will be if he goes back to recruit training. ”

Bu Yangying told him about Nalan Invincible's experience of coming to the penal colony. "Without our protection, Invincible will never survive. Bu Yangying finally said, "He doesn't know anything about dancing knives and swords, even my sister Bu Yangnan can dismantle him, and she is only thirteen years old." If Instructor Lin Mang forced him to fight, he would be injured or even killed sooner or later. ”

"Haha, that kid Lin Mang will indeed do this, step up and shadow, maybe he can really turn Nalan Invincible into a real man. Yan Beixing said.

"I'm afraid that's not the case, his father Nalan Gangfeng has already used a method that is a hundred times more terrifying than Lin Mang's sect leader, Nalan is invincible or cowardly and timid, he is naturally gentle and kind. ”

Yan Beixing thought for a while and asked, "How is this friend of yours hunting?"

"He was afraid of blood. Bu Yangying had to admit it.

"Then will he plough the fields?" Yan Beixing asked, "What about the carriage?"

"No, it won't. ”

Yan Beixing was speechless for a while.

"I know of one thing, Nalan Invincible does better than anyone else. Bu Yangying said.

"What is it?"

"He can assist you and be your brainchild. Bu Yangying said, "He knows how to count and is good at reading and writing." Invincible read all of his father's books, he was analytical, he could read between the lines, and he was at first sight with my wolf. Guardians need every kind of person, and instead of abolishing one, they don't know how to do a good job. ”

Yan Beixing closed his eyes, Bu Yangying was worried that he had fallen asleep for a while, but finally he opened his mouth: "Bu Yangying, it seems that you have benefited a lot from following your father Bu Yangchen all these years, and your mind is as sharp as your sword." ”

"You mean ......?"

"I'll think about your words carefully," Yan Beixing told him in a firm tone, "Well, now, I'm ready to sleep." ”

The next morning, Bu Yangying was concentrating on breakfast.

Nalan sat down on the bench with a plop, "I'm going to the library hall," he whispered to Bu Yangying with unconcealed excitement, "Can you believe it? ”

"Don't believe it, it's true?"

"Really, really, I was sent to assist Uncle Hai, he needs a helper who can read and write," his excited mouth foamed at the mouth and flew to his face, "You should really take a look at Lin Mang's expression when he informed me of this." ”

"I'm sure you're happy to do it. Bu Yangying said with a smile.

Nalan Invincible looked around uneasily, "It will be officially announced soon, whether it is time for us to go, it is best not to be late, lest they change their minds." ”

As they walked through the weedy courtyard, Nalan's invincible fat body jumped.

The weather was warm and clear, with crystal droplets of water cascading down the thatched eaves and ice glistening in the sun.

In the hall of the exile, the morning light poured in through the window on the south side, and when Mu Sheng saw Nalan Invincible, his mouth suddenly opened, everyone was surprised, but no one dared to speak.

The high-ranking officials of the penal colony arrived together. The think tank of the penal colony, Uncle Hai, the cavalry commander Su Dingfang, the infantry commander Han Jianshi, the archers commander Wang Wanli, the chief of general affairs Dai Yafu, and so on.

Sect leader Lin Mang took a piece of paper from Yan Beixing and began to announce the division of labor of the guardian who had just turned into a regular guardian.

"Dain, join the craftsmen," he began to read, only to see Dane nod stiffly and excitedly, "Ma Tie, join the cavalry." Black Tower, join the cavalry. Mu Sheng, join the cavalry. Hu Han, join the archers. Chao Meng, join the infantry. Ding Bu San, Ding Bu Si joined the infantry. Heita looked at Buyangying and smiled at him. "Nalan is invincible and joins the think tank. Nalan Invincible let out a sigh of relief, and hurriedly took out a silk scarf to wipe his forehead. "Bu Yangying, join the housekeeping team. ”

For a moment, Bu Yangying couldn't believe his ears. It must be that Yan Beixing's old eyes are dizzy and he has made the wrong person.

He was about to stand up in protest and tell them that they were mistaken, but he saw Lin Mang examining himself, his eyes shining like obsidian, obviously telling him not to mess around.

Everyone followed their respective leaders and left, one after another.

Bu Yangying stood in place in disgust.

General Affairs Chief Diav rubbed his fat hands. "Nalan is invincible, you go and help manage the letter crow and the library pavilion, go and clean up an empty house by yourself, and take good care of Uncle Hai's daily life. He is very old, and he is even more precious to us. ”

After arranging Nalan Invincible, he smiled and turned his head to look at Bu Yangying, "Bu Yangying, the leader of Yan Beixing specially designated you to be his personal housekeeper, and you will sleep in the room downstairs from his bedroom." ”

"May I ask what my duties are?" Bu Yangying asked sharply, "Do you want to help Lord Yan take care of three meals, serve him to change clothes, and take a hot bath for him?"

"You know very well, then I won't waste my tongue. Dai Yafu listened to Bu Yangying's tone and frowned. "In addition to that, you have to run errands for him, light a fire in his room, change the sheets and blankets every day, and other things that Lord Yan wants you to do. ”

"Do you think I'm a subordinate?"

"Boy, don't be ignorant," Uncle Hai next to him said, "Everyone here is the guardian of the Seven Kingdoms, please accept your division of labor." ”

Bu Yangying tried his best to restrain himself, so he didn't turn around and leave. His biggest dream is to go to the battlefield and fight, not clean the room. "May I leave?" he asked stiffly.

"Yes, you can do whatever you want, but don't forget about your work. Diaf replied.

Bu Yangying walked out of the hall with Nalan Invincible and Dane. They walked back to the square silently, and Bu Yangying looked up at the high wall shining in the sun, the melting ice water flowed down like a thousand slender fingers, and he was so angry in his heart that he wanted to smash the high wall at once, and he didn't care if he lived or died in the Seven Kingdoms.

"Brother Shadow, don't go so fast," Nalan Invincible gasped and chased, "Wait for us, can't you see their intentions?"

Bu Yangying turned his head angrily. "This must be Lin Mang's ghost, he wants to tease me, and now he has fulfilled his wish. ”

Dane also said: "It's really unfair, even Ma Tie went to be a cavalryman." ”

"Nonsense, I'm much better than him in both sword and horseback," Bu Yangying was still angry, "but I'm going to wash someone's feet." ”

"This old man is the chief leader of the Guardian Legion," Nalan Invincible reminded him, "and you will be with him day and night. Yes, you are going to help him with the washing of his feet, but you will also send him letters, accompany him to meetings, and be his attendant in battle. You'll be inseparable from him, you'll know all the things going on in the penal colony, and even what you say will affect their judgment...... What's more, Dai Yafu said very clearly, you are the person specially designated by Yan Beixing!"

Bu Yangying was stunned for a moment.

"If I can do the work you will do, my father will never drive me here, think about it, who is usually around your father? After saying so much in one breath, the fat boy Nalan Invincible took a breath, "I bet, Brother Shadow, that's what Lord Yan meant, otherwise why would he personally appoint him? He is old, and he wants to train you to be his successor." ”

Bu Yangying didn't think of this layer.

Indeed, when he was in the North Underworld, his father often stood next to him.

Could it be that what Nalan Invincible said is true?

"I don't want that, I want to fight on horseback. He said stiffly.

"Fighting on horseback, you think you can hide, you will lead the brothers here to fight on horseback. "Nalan is invincible and hits the nail on the head.

Suddenly, Buyangying woke up like a dream.

He looked at Nalan Invincible, this fat boy who was trembling when he first arrived, although he was not yet able to play swords and swords, but now he had the courage to accept his fate like a man, and gradually showed his ability.

In a place like the penal colony, if you want to get any kind of treatment, you have to prove what kind of ability you have.

Will he, an illegitimate wild seed, really one day lead the brothers here to fight bravely and defend the Seven Kingdoms?

He pressed his hands on Nalan's invincible fat shoulders and said with a smile: "My good brother, one day, you will be indispensable in the penal colony, the future wise man." ”

With that, he turned and left.

"Brother Shadow, where are you going?" shouted Nalan Invincible from behind.

"I have my job, I have to go and get my lunch for Lord Yan Beixing. ”

When Bu Yangying arrived at Yan Beixing's residence, Uncle Hai was also there.

"I thought you picked your son and left," Yan Beixing said angrily, "What, I wronged you?"

"No, my lord, it's my pleasure. Bu Yangying smiled awkwardly.

"I'm not old enough to be served," Yan Beixing glanced at the lunch box that Bu Yangying had returned, and then said: "I'm afraid you're going to go on a long trip, let's see, how capable is your kid?" ”

Bu Yangying looked at Uncle Hai, not knowing what arrangements were made for him.

"Boy, you have to go to the East, I'm afraid it's a long way. ”

"East, what are you going to do there?"

"Go and save someone. ”

"Who?" asked Bu Yangying in surprise, but an answer awaited him that surprised him even more.

"Qingqiu is sick. Uncle Hai said leisurely.

At this time, his mother Murong Ke kidnapped Qingqiu to be sick and sent him to Penglai Lingxian Pavilion, which was known to the world.