Chapter 645: A Different World
If it weren't for the faint sense of space, Tang Shidao wouldn't have felt abnormal. However, because the sense of space still has a very small effect, and there is a thunder eagle flying in the sky, Tang Shidao faintly feels that there is a layer of 'net' on the periphery of the planet. While not absolutely sure, I am sure that something is wrong.
Of course, neither affirmative nor uncertain can do much.
Now it's just the power of 'mortals', and even in the era of electric civilization, it's not easy to figure out space. The limited technology is much worse than the magic power of the gods. The human jade plane is a world that scarecrows have avoided, and its secrets may not be clear if you enter as a realm master.
Tang Shidao has been to the Mad God Plane many times.
I already knew in my heart that there were some special planes in the Mage Network that even the Realm Master couldn't handle, and it was difficult to say even a higher level.
So.
The anomaly in the sky is just remembered in my heart, and I don't think much about it anymore.
The two of them hurried.
See quite a few wild animals along the way. Unexpectedly, they live well and a little more than expected. According to the information, none of these wild animals are on the monsters' menu. Or that monsters rarely attack them, and generally only target humans. Halfway through, I saw only one monster: a crocodile with six legs and a spiny spiny back.
In addition to being larger, it is more bizarre than the average crocodile, as if it were a composite of several types of life.
Tang Shidao and Bai Bi both 'sniffed' its saliva was poisonous.
Because there are only wooden sticks and no steel weapons, I don't want to do anything in the face of a strange crocodile that is more than ten meters away. After all, there is only one type of transformation here, and there are no healing spells. That means you can bleed to death if you scratch a deep scar, and you won't have a chance to grow back if you break an arm. In this case, it's stupid to go to war with a crocodile that is half submerged in the water.
The strange crocodile also saw Tang Shidao and Bai Bi, and it didn't take the initiative to cause trouble.
It's obvious.
It felt that these two people were not easy to mess with, and that it might not be possible to please them if they went ashore from the water. In this way, Tang Shidao and Bai Bi passed by carefully, and it also stared vigilantly, and then the two sides staggered. Although the task of the Human Jade Plane is to deal with monsters, and the 'setting' of monsters is also to exterminate the human race, they are not brainless.
In general, monsters will choose to attack according to their strength or weakness.
Crowds are sure to charge vigorously, and those who fly alone often only attack weak passers-by.
"Bai Bi, have you noticed?"
"Well, it's absorbing the energy of nature. It feels like it's about the same as our physical gifts. Although the absorption effect is small and small, the energy is enough for them to survive without eating. Moreover, if they survive for too long, their strength may be further improved. Bai Bi had the same sense and could understand what Tang Shidao wanted to say.
"It's impossible for a monster to have the characteristics of a human physique, but it can be modified. I reckon that transforming into meteorites will affect them, making them more in line with the Extinction game's mode. It's not that it doesn't eat, and staying like this is more beneficial than eating. ”
"If that's the case, Brother Tang, then there's only one thing left for its biological instincts to do."
"Fight."
"Yes, if they don't need to eat, they only guarantee their own territory and rights, and there is only one thing left to fight. If genocide is the premise, there must be a voice telling them that humanity is the most likely being to destroy them. So, they do whatever it takes to strike first. Although we don't know what rules the human jade produces, this kind of setting will lead us to the point where it is impossible to tame them. "Bai Bi has learned a lot of things, and he has quickly adapted to his mortal identity.
Merely.
During the conversation, something happened to Bai Bi: Brother Tang didn't seem to be focusing on the task strategy, as if he was thinking about something else.
As a matter of fact.
In the Jade of Humanity quest, there are also many mages who only want to practice and are not interested in the task at all. But Brother Tang has promised, and he will definitely not ignore the task. As the most famous mission strategy expert on the Mage Network, he couldn't be intimidated.
Think about it.
Does Brother Tang have another strategy that is different from everyone's approach?
Or has he found some kind of key factor?
"We're almost there." Tang Shidao didn't explain when he saw Bai Bi frowning. Indeed, it is stupid to only do tasks in this one. Even if you are trotting, the sense of energy boost is very strong. Although the mortal body has not changed much, the other side is the mode of sponge absorbing water. In this case, the Human Jade Plane itself hides some kind of hint.
It's a pity that I still don't know much about this place, and Tang Shidao didn't catch it for a while.
"Sisters who have entered ancient dynasties have said that most of the people of ancient dynasties are not xenophobic. As long as it is the same human race, it will generally not refuse. Even if the face and skin color are a little different, as long as it is not a monster, it will not be repelled. I thought, we can go straight into town. "Bai Bi did check a lot of information.
Whether ancient or modern, she knows everything.
Between words.
The two walked on the main road and found that there were not many people coming and going. Even if there were, it was followed by a group of armor-piercing guards. There are no villages or small towns nearby, and the only buildings are ancient cities, ancient cities with high walls built of stones. There are also some tall watchtowers around the ancient city, which are distributed in different locations to monitor the surrounding situation.
Before walking to the ancient city.
In the distance, you can see the words 'Hushan City' engraved on the main gate of the ancient city.
Furthermore.
At the foot of the city, sharpened wooden stakes protruded like sharp teeth, covering everything except the main gate of the avenue. Occasionally, there was a small gap, and a rope and a bamboo basket hung from the top of the wall, apparently for the sentinels in an emergency. There was also a faint smell of blood on these stakes, both animal and human blood.
On top of the city walls, there are huge crossbows at intervals.
The soldiers of the city, each carrying a crossbow machine, only a very few carried bows and arrows. These soldiers always had swords and shields on their bodies, and they did not take off their armor when they were on patrol. Surprisingly, most of the soldiers' armor was made of animal skins, and some were inlaid with scales.
The design of the main entrance of the ancient city is somewhat peculiar.
It's easy to close from the inside, but it's hard to push away from the outside. The gate also has a thick layer of iron and steel, and some shallow scratches remain on it.
On each side of the main entrance were two rows of soldiers of 5 people each.
It's not like what you think.
They don't collect taxes or check their identity. Standing on either side, they only do one thing: look at their faces. Some people who look weird, or who have strange bodies, will be blocked. As long as it is confirmed that it is human, they will definitely not be embarrassed, whether you are rich or beggar.
"Bai Bi, is there a humanoid monster?" Tang Shidao was strange.
"There are some, like lizardbasims or water monsters. It's impossible to blend in in broad daylight, but it's not difficult to sneak in in when you're in a war, wearing people's clothes and covering your face. In size, they are about the same size as humans. Bai Bi explained, and he could see what the soldiers were checking.
The two walked as they spoke.
Suddenly.
A hawker was pulled out and locked up in the blink of an eye.
"I'm not a youkai...... I'm not a youkai......" the vendor shouted loudly, but the people next to him were careful to stay away.
At this time.
The soldiers on the city walls had turned their crossbows and aimed at the scene of the incident. The soldiers guarding the gate drew their swords and raised their shields, ready to go to war at any time. In the next second, the soldier who locked the man waved his hand: "No, he is not a monster, there is no danger." But his arm has been poisoned by the demon, which has the potential to infect others. So, either please leave Hushan City; Or, we'll chop off your arm. ”
"No, no, it's fine...... I'm fine...... Don't cut off my hands, I still have to feed my family. The peddler begged for mercy, a sly glint flashed in his eyes, and in a blink of an eye he turned into sadness.
"I know it's not fatal. However, this poison emits a stench that will attract kobolds. ”
"No, I can't live without hands."
"Then please leave the city."
"No, I can't live outside when I go out. I've got a demon poison in my arm, and the kobold will definitely find me. No, don't drive me away. I still have a little money, sir, a hundred, no...... Two hundred dollars, let me in, okay? The peddler prayed.
"No, I can't. You say, go or cut? ”
"Two hundred and fifty...... No, how about three hundred, three hundred? ”
The peddler continued to plead when the soldier drew his knife and slashed him in the neck. The soldiers and people next to them all had a flat face, as if this was normal. In their eyes, those who fall for this kind of evil poison are a scourge. If you encounter it in the field, you will be cut without saying a word. Being able to ask your opinion at this time is already a chance for you.
People who don't know how to advance or retreat.
Rather than chopping off a person with a grudge in his heart, it is better to cut it off with a knife and save the other inhabitants from being affected...... Human life in this world is not valuable.
The bodies were taken away and burned, and people continued to be examined and entered the city.
Soon.
Tang Shidao also approached in small steps: "May I ask, how was the demon poison of that vendor infected just now?" ”
The soldier Shi Chang glanced at it strangely, and was still stunned when he saw Bai Bi with a dirty face, and exhaled heavily before calming down, and slowly responded: "There is no wound on his arm, he must have been accidentally poisoned by turning over the skin of the kobaur monster without permission." ”
"Don't you prohibit this kind of business?"
"Forbidden. Not only is it forbidden, but we will burn it all together. However, there are always people who are crazy about money and want to take risks to do it, even stealing the youkai we killed. Normal people generally do not get infected with this poison, and if they do, they are infected by soldiers when they are fighting. Shi Chang explained.
"I see. Thanks, we're all right? ”
"Yes. Childe, your little wife is so beautiful, and it is still very eye-catching to paint flowers and stain her face. You'd better be careful, there are no youkai in the city, but there are quite a few 'youkai'. In this world, some people's inferiority is worse than that of monsters. "Shi Chang kindly reminded.
"Someone is looking for trouble, can we fight back?"
"Absolutely. If you dare to fight back, you better kill each other. We only protect this city, and we don't have time to protect anything else. I don't know where Childe is from, and I don't want to ask. Suffice it to say that there is a code here, but no one enforces it. Here you either rely on your clan or on your own. If you have money, you can find a monster hunter to protect you, and if you have the strength, you can bring a sword to defend yourself. No money, no strength, hehe, then I have a suggestion. ”
"Oh, you say."
"Take a knife and scratch your little wife's face." Shi Chang really took out a knife and said that I can borrow you if there is no knife.
"Huh." Tang Shidao smiled, knowing that the other party was not malicious but kind: "Hearing you say that, the city is also very dangerous." Thank you for the reminder, my name is Tang Shidao, may I ask who you are? ”
"It's useless to have a relationship with me. But coincidentally, my surname is also Tang, Tang Hu. ”