Chapter 36: Alliances

Li Zi'an soaked in the metal liquid, looked at the top of the dungeon and said slowly: "The distribution of power in the Dark Metal Prison starts from the time it was discovered, and this involves the first batch of people who came here. ”

"How exactly the Dark Metal Hell came to be, no one knows. ”

"I only know that the five major forces, led by the Nine Heavens and the Soldier God Temple, sent a group of people here after discovering this. There wasn't a single person here, but there were seven huge metal cities. These seven metal cities are the seven prisons of the Dark Metal Prison, and the metal city where we are now is the third prison. ”

"When the first people discovered that there was an abundance of metals, as well as some precious metals that had never been seen before, they were ecstatic and wanted to take these things out.

But when they found that there was no other exit here, the only exit was the entrance to heaven, and they realized the seriousness of the matter. And among these people, there are many martial artists in the Qi Condensation Realm and higher realms, but without exception, they can't exert their original strength, and they can only exert the combat power of the ninefold body at the most.

They began to panic and desperately tried to find a way to get the news out, and also sent out some precious metals, hoping that the people outside would get them out.

However, after countless attempts, the five major forces found that they could not be rescued from the outside. So the five major forces no longer tried to save them, but decided to use this place as a small world for producing metal resources. Threaten their families and force them to give away the precious metals.

So the first people who came here formed mortal enemies with people from the outside world.

As the struggle continued, as time passed, both sides realized that fighting was useless, and that only interests could bring the two sides to an agreement. Both sides have their own needs, and the five major forces need the precious metals here. At the same time, the first batch of people also needed outside spirit stones and pills in order to maintain the state of the body and prolong their life.

In the end, the two sides reached an agreement to trade with each other, and the families and clansmen of the first batch of people were also taken care of by the five major forces, and the battle gradually subsided. ”

Gradually, the five major forces found that the metal resources here were so abundant, and they decided to send more people here and establish forces to send more metal to them.

The five major forces sent by their own most loyal disciples, disciples, and subordinates. Although these people can no longer go out when they come here, the major forces will take care of their families and descendants and give great compensation.

And some warriors who have made big mistakes and even implicated their clansmen can also choose to go to the Dark Metal Prison to atone for their sins and exempt the clansmen from punishment.

As a result, there are more and more people here, and the major forces will send some women to let the people here multiply, and the seven metal cities have also begun to become popular.

However, the living environment here is harsh and there are many dangers, so the population is still decreasing.

In order to ensure that the metal here can be continuously transported outward, the five major forces and some small forces that are willing to pay the price will have a certain quota every year to send some people down to supplement the population here.

Of course, these people also represent their respective forces, win more metal resources for their forces, and at the same time pass on some important news to their respective forces. This news is slowly becoming known to the major powers, which is why we are very familiar with the situation here for the first time. ”

Li Zi'an was silent for a long time, and let out a long sigh: "In short, the Dark Metal Prison is both a cage and a resource bank. ”

"The relationship between the forces of the Dark Metal Prison, and the relationship with the outside world, is only a relationship of interests. Both the people here and the outside world are fighting for profit. ”

Liu Cheng looked at Gu Yige and continued: "There were more than a hundred people when we came, and now only half of them are left, just because those people are all people from the major forces, and they have all been taken away by people from their respective forces. ”

"And the rest of the people are people of various small forces, who have no foundation here, no power to rely on, and can only go into the mines to dig metal and work as coolies. Of course, if you perform well, get ahead here, get reused, and you can also fight for the interests of your respective forces. ”

Gu Yige looked at the two of them and asked, "Then which force are you from?" ”

Li Zi'an smiled: "We are from the Moon Shadow Country, and of course we belong to the forces of the Moon Shadow Country. The Moon Shadow Country is not a big force, but because the entrance is in the Moon Shadow Country, you can get some places every year. But we have no roots here, no one to take care of, so we can only go to the mines to work as coolies. ”

Liu Cheng said: "If you really came here by accident, little brother, then among us, I am afraid that you are the only one who does not belong to any force." ”

Gu Yige pondered for a moment and asked Li Zi'an: "You just said that this place can transport metal to the outside world and deliver news, what the hell is going on. Why can metal be given out, but people can't? ”

Li Zi'an smiled, with an expression on his face that you really want to ask this question.

"It's no secret that every once in a while, some metal is sent out here. Everybody can watch it, and then you'll know why metal can be given away and people can't. ”

Liu Cheng patted Gu Yige's shoulder: "What we have to do now is to gain a firm foothold and survive here, there are also many dangers here." ”

Gu Yige looked at the two of them and said, "The two of you told me this news, and you don't know what you need me to do?"

Gu Yige is not stupid, these two people take the initiative to show goodwill, there must be some purpose, no one will come to help you for no reason.

Li Zi'an smiled: "I haven't asked the little brother what to call him." ”

Gu Yige looked at the two of them and said, "Gu Yige." ”

Li Zi'an didn't squirm either, and said, "Then I'll take care of you and call you brother." Ancient brother, your current performance has entered the sight of the upper echelons of the Third Prison. The bald man who was looking for you is the warden of the hunting prison, and he wants to transfer you to the hunting party. ”

"Hunting parties are dangerous, but they are a good place to strengthen and gather news. And you can also accumulate merit and earn precious metals, which has many benefits. ”

"We want to form an alliance with the old brother, and we have some wisdom below, and we also know the situation here, so we can help you with advice. Brother Liu used to be the owner of the cottage, and he is very experienced in how to survive and fight, and he is also a fourfold martial artist in the flesh, so he can be your help. ”

"The two of us and the old brother are united and support each other, so that we can have more vitality and more opportunities. ”

Gu Yige looked at the two of them and said, "Since this is the case, then we will join forces, I don't know if I have anything to help you now." ”

Liu Cheng said: "The idea of the two of us is that I hope that the old brother can join the hunting team and bring the two of us over at the same time. ”

Gu Yige nodded and said, "If I can do it, I will do my best, and one more person will have more strength." ”

Gu Yige got a lot of news from the two of them, and realized that escaping from the Dark Metal Prison was not something he could do alone. He needs more strength, his own power, and more news.

Then joining forces with these two and starting from the hunting team is undoubtedly the best choice now.

There was no word for the night, and everyone spent the night in silence in the dungeon. Because Gu Yige absorbed the energy in the metal pool, everyone rested well.

At dawn, Gu Yige and the others were let out.

When Ba Yihu saw Gu Yige, he changed his attitude yesterday and walked over with a smile on his face: "Little brother, you rested well last night!"

Gu Yige looked at the eight beards and said seriously: "The rest is very good, you can try it if you have the chance, it is very comfortable underneath, and it can also strengthen your body." ”

Gu Yige was telling the truth, not only did he rest well, but he also absorbed the energy of the metal pool and increased his strength.

But Ba Yihu thought that Gu Yige was sarcastic about him, and smiled awkwardly: "Don't be surprised, brother, I am also acting on orders." In the future, when it is useful to go to the place of my brother, you can just ask. ”

Li Zi'an was a little strange next to him and asked, "Why did your attitude suddenly change so much?"

"You don't know yet, the incident between the little brother and the high prison chief yesterday has been spread all over the third prison. A lot of people are rushing to get him under his command. ”

"I heard that the warden of the hunting prison has found the high warden and wants the little brother to go to the hunting team. It's a good place, you can get anything good, and I hope that my little brother will take care of it more in the future. ”

When the three of Gu Yige heard it, they realized that it was yesterday's performance that played a role.

At this time, Gao Feng walked in from the outside with dozens of strong men, his gloomy face could drip water, and he looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "After staying in the polar pool for a night, you are still so energetic, it seems that you should be locked up for two more days." ”

Gao Feng strode up to Gu Yige and stared at him tightly: "You think you are amazing, and you are favored by many people. Tell you, you can't go anywhere without my nod. ”

"Okay, now I'll go into the mountains to mine obediently. With a wave of Gao Feng's hand, the dozens of strong men began to escort everyone out.

Li Zi was puzzled: "Could it be that there is no important person on the hunting team's side, or because Gu Yige offended Gao Feng yesterday, and he will not let people go." ”

At this moment, Gao Feng suddenly shouted to Gu Yige: "You wait!"

Gao Feng stared at Gu Yige coldly, the atmosphere around him began to cool down, and when it was almost freezing, he suddenly said: "The warden over there in the hunting prison asked you to go to the hunting team, you go to the military camp outside the city to report now." ”

Gu Yige and the three of them were stunned, they didn't expect that the tense atmosphere just now, the strength of Gao Feng, but suddenly said the words of release.

Gu Yige nodded and said to Gao Feng, "I also want to bring two friends with me." ”

Gao Feng glanced at Li Zi'an and Liu Yan next to him, and said coldly: "I can release people here, as for whether the hunting team wants to do it, I don't care, but if you don't want it, don't come back to me, they have nowhere to go, and they don't have the right to survive here." ”

Gu Yige nodded and said, "Thank you Prison Commander Gao, we understand." ”