Chapter 101: Stalemate
Why is Zhou Ziheng here?
It all started with the first wave of strange bird attacks.
Zhou Ziheng took the car against the flow of people and went in the direction of Red Flame Fort. After crossing the mountain pass and walking for about 30 kilometers, I encountered the first wave of strange birds.
He walked a short distance further, catching up with the little monster bird that had slipped through the net. He made a decisive move and killed the little monster bird that slipped through the net one by one. Then, in order to avoid colliding head-on with the tide of beasts, the direction in which they were moving also turned to the west.
They went all the way to the west and continued to drive for about ten kilometers, and the second wave of beast tides came. Moreover, this time, not only the strange birds in the sky, but also countless monsters appeared on the ground. The mountains and fields were surging, like a black line of death, constantly approaching them. They immediately turned left again and headed for the bottom of the mountain.
Driving to the foot of the mountain, Zhou Ziheng unexpectedly found that the tower was lit up. The rapid-fire cannon inside began to shoot at the strange birds and monsters that slipped through the net.
Zhou Ziheng decided to immediately abandon the car and go up the mountain to take refuge in the tower. By the time they had climbed the hill and found the cave that had entered the tower, the tower was already empty.
However, Zhou Ziheng thought that if the Red Flame Fort was attacked by the beast tide, the people in the fort would most likely take refuge in these towers. It is very likely that the gang that kidnapped Wang Xiaotian will also come. Then Wang Xiaotian must also be among them.
In fact, Zhou Ziheng didn't know that Red Flame Fort had its own way to avoid the beast tide, and he didn't need to go to the tower to hide.
He would not have thought that in the Red Flame Castle, someone had taken Wang Xiaotian away from Xuanying.
What made him want to break his head even more was that the person who plundered Wang Xiaotian, as he guessed, was hiding from the beast tide in a certain tower.
He had no way of thinking that it was Xuanying and Mo Li who acted separately and went to each tower to activate the active defense mode.
But what is wrong is that these factors that Zhou Ziheng couldn't think of, let alone control, were combined, so that the conclusion he came to hit the truth directly!
In order to confirm his guess, Zhou Ziheng immediately entered a state of concentration. Through the characteristics of the Force, search for Wang Xiaotian.
The people he brought with him must be loyal, and they are all safe in the tower, so he dares to enter the state of concentration. If he's outside, he'll do it unless he's crazy.
Soon, Zhou Ziheng found out that Wang Xiaotian was indeed there, not far from here. He immediately ordered his men to wait in this tower.
As for himself, he opened the gate, stepped out of the cave in two steps, and flew directly into the sky, flying towards the place where Wang Xiaotian was.
When Zhou Ziheng opened the door of the cave in a hurry, he was stunned to find that the situation was a little different from what he imagined.
He had met with Xuanying before, and he also had information about Xuanying. When I saw Xuanying, I knew that she was the one who kidnapped Wang Xiaotian.
But who is the person confronting Xuanying......? Hmm, why is Qian Yuntang here? Who is that bearded Canaan Federation man with him?
Seeing Zhou Ziheng, Xuanying was also stunned. She didn't expect that Zhou Ziheng would come so quickly, and the two would meet in this state.
Albert was also stunned, he didn't know if Zhou Ziheng was Xuanying's helper. If he and Xuanying are in the same group, then he will be done today.
Tang Yunjin, no, Qian Yuntang was also stunned. He didn't expect Zhou Ziheng to catch up with him, and he was still holding the terrifying murder weapon - "Dawn".
This "Dawn" looks like the L115A3 sniper rifle of the old era, but the size has been enlarged a lot, and it looks extremely murderous.
"Dawn" is the treasure of the inspection institute, and theoretically it should be held by the president. However, Dean Li has always rarely made a move, and this murder weapon was handed over to his close confidant, Zhou Ziheng, for safekeeping.
The biggest feature of this gun is its high carrying capacity. Although, it can be used by a seventh-level Force Master. But even if an eighth-level grandmaster uses it, it will be no problem to send out a full force blow.
The all-out blow of the eighth-level Force Grandmaster, it is estimated that in the world, as long as you can breathe, you can't stop it.
None of the three parties dared to move. Because the three parties are not sure, and the relationship between the other two parties is friend or foe, they naturally do not dare to rashly express their stance or take action, so they can only fall into a silent confrontation.
The only one who knows the whole situation is Wang Xiaotian. He rolled his eyes, quietly took a step back, and shouted at Zhou Ziheng, "Master, it was the two of them who brought me out of Red Flame Castle. ”
Zhou Ziheng immediately analyzed many things in Wang Xiaotian's words.
First of all, Qian Yuntang's appearance here has proved that he is the traitor in the inspection institute, and Xuanying should have wanted to get Wang Xiaotian from Jinou City to Xijing City through him. It's just that by mistake, Wang Xiaotian was robbed by the brutes halfway.
Secondly, Wang Xiaotian said that Qian Yuntang and the two brought him out of Red Flame Castle. Qian Yuntang took Wang Xiaotian away, and he definitely didn't want to bring him back to the Eastern Chu Kingdom and hand him over to himself.
Because it's in the wrong direction. If Qian Yuntang wanted to bring Wang Xiaotian to himself, he should appear at Xikou Pass at this moment. Even if you don't reach Xikou Pass, at least it should be in the mountain pass where Zhou Ziheng and Ma Yi of the Golden Ant met.
In short, it should never be here.
Third, since Qian Yuntang took Wang Xiaotian away, since he didn't want to hand it over to him, what was Qian Yuntang's purpose? Could it be that the bearded man asked Qian Yuntang to do it? What did the bearded man want to arrest Wang Xiaotian for?
If it wasn't Qian Yuntang instructed by the beard, then what was the purpose of Qian Yuntang?
Zhou Ziheng combined with Qian Yuntang and left Xijing City in a hurry under the pretext of a business trip, and immediately guessed that Qian Yuntang's purpose of taking Wang Xiaotian away was mostly for money!
Because, Qian Yuntang and Xuanying should have traded before, and they should be considered partners. Controlling the important things of the partners in their own hands, the purpose is to really find nothing else except for money.
Thinking of this, Zhou Ziheng immediately said to Qian Yuntang: "Old Qian, I can no longer pursue the past." If you are willing to come back, you can go to the hospital to continue working, or apply for retirement to retire and retire for the rest of your life. If you don't want to come back, I can arrange for your family to leave the country. ”
Qian Yuntang's eyes immediately lit up, and he said, "Is General Counselor Zhou's words serious?"
Zhou Ziheng nodded slowly and said, "It's hard to chase after a horse." ”
Qian Yuntang was overjoyed and immediately said, "Thank you, General Counselor Zhou." ”
Then, Qian Yuntang said to Albert: "Albert, this General Counselor Zhou is my boss, let's help him." ”
Albert looked at Zhou Ziheng, then at Xuanying, and nodded slightly.
With Albert's nod, the original three-way confrontation situation became two to one.
Xuan Ying suddenly felt the pressure double. Especially the "dawn" in Zhou Ziheng's hand made her feel extremely dangerous, and her cold hairs stood on end.
Xuanying straightened out her thoughts, looked at Zhou Ziheng and said, "We don't have any ill will towards Wang Xiaotian. ”
Zhou Ziheng sneered, "If even kidnapping is not malicious, then what is malicious?"
Xuanying said: "The reason for the incident is that we want to invite him to go to a place with us. Whatever he offers, we can agree. ”
"It was only because he refused that we had to take him away. Moreover, we did not act harshly towards him along the way. At best, this can only be considered coercion, not kidnapping. ”
Zhou Ziheng snorted and said, "Any act of forcibly taking the party to a place he does not want to go against the will of the party is a kidnapping!"
Xuanying was helpless and said, "Okay." I don't want to dwell too much on this issue. If you say it's a kidnapping, that's a kidnapping. ”
"But, Mr. Zhou, are you planning to forcibly take Wang Xiaotian away?"
Zhou Ziheng said: "If you can obediently let Wang Xiaotian go, then it's the best." ”
Xuanying thought for a while and said, "Mr. Zhou, it's not that I'm afraid of you, so I don't want to fight with you." I just don't want to be involved, Wang Xiaotian and this tower. ”
"Presumably, Mr. Zhou came all the way and saw those waves of beast tides. ”
Zhou Ziheng nodded.
Xuanying said: "If it weren't for the fence defense system, the beast tide would have become a disaster for all mankind. ”
"If we fight hard here, it will inevitably affect this tower. Once this tower is destroyed, this area will become a defensive vacuum, and the beast tide will drive straight into the Eastern Chu Kingdom from here. ”
"By then, how many people will die, how many homes will be destroyed, and how many will be displaced. I think Mr. Zhou should be able to figure it out. ”
"I'm part of humanity too. I don't want such a tragedy to happen either. So, I propose, let's lay down our arms and have a good talk. ”
Although Zhou Ziheng really wanted to give Xuanying a shot to vent the anger in his heart. However, he is a sane man. What Xuanying said is indeed very reasonable.
So, he said, "Yes." I agree that we should all put away our weapons. ”
Xuanying nodded, "Okay." I believe that Mr. Zhou is a man of his word. As she spoke, the twin guns in her hands vanished.
The "dawn" in Zhou Ziheng's hand also disappeared, and then he said, "Say, what do you want to talk about?"
Xuanying said: "About Wang Xiaotian......"
Zhou Ziheng interrupted her and said, "Xiaotian must go back with me." ”
Xuan Ying said patiently: "Mr. Zhou, we have no ill will towards Xiaotian. We would rather sacrifice ourselves than let Xiaotian be in danger. ”
Zhou Ziheng shook his head and said, "Xiao Tian will go back with me, and whether you have any ill will towards Xiao Tian or not, these are two different things." ”
Xuanying stretched out a white and slender finger, "One month, we only need a month." What conditions are needed, you can just say. ”
"If you are not at ease, you can arrange for someone to follow us throughout the process, and if you are not at ease, we can also arrange for the hostages to be handed over to you until Wang Xiaotian comes back safely. ”
Zhou Ziheng still shook his head, "No." First of all, Xiao Tian has no power to protect himself at all now, as his guardian, I must not let him take unnecessary risks. ”
Xuan Ying was about to say something, but Zhou Ziheng waved his hand and stopped her roughly, saying, "And, just like what just happened, have you ever thought about it before? Also, this time the beast tide broke out before you left, it can be said that you are very lucky, what if you encounter it halfway?"
"You said that you would rather sacrifice yourself than let Xiaotian encounter danger. That's just wishful thinking. If you really encounter a danger that you can't handle, even if you are sacrificed, Xiaotian will be difficult to escape. ”
"Secondly, even if Xiao Tian has the power to protect himself, you must listen to his advice. Xiaotian, would you like to go with her?"
Wang Xiaotian immediately shook his head like a rattle.
Seeing this, Xuanying sighed and said, "I'm sorry, we were reckless this time. As an apology, we will compensate you and Xiaotian. I'm sorry. ”
Xuanying said, bowing deeply to Zhou Ziheng.
Then, she turned to Xiao Tian, bowed deeply to him, looked at him and said, "Xiao Tian, if you have any needs, whether it is cultivation or anything else, just tell me. If one day, you change your mind, you can always come to me. ”
Wang Xiaotian nodded.
Xuanying turned to Zhou Ziheng again and said, "Xiaotian's matter is solved. I'm going somewhere else and activate the tower's auto-defense mode. I took my leave. ”
Zhou Ziheng suddenly said, "Please wait a minute." I have something to ask about the beast tide. ”
Xuanying nodded and said, "You say." I must know everything, I must know everything. ”
Zhou Ziheng said: "How long will the beast tide last, and what will be the worst outcome?"