Chapter 176: West Out of Yangguan
Hearing this, everyone was furious, Tang Xiyao asked: "Little sister is puzzled, dare to ask Brother Yang, what kind of enmity does Wang Yifeng have with Guizhuang, and he would do such a poisonous move?" ”
Yang Chong sighed and said, "It's not just my father, as I know now, in the past few months, more than forty martial arts people have died at his hands. Now that I think about it, I'm afraid it's because earlier I and other heroes in Guanzhong responded to the call of the leader of the Haoqi Alliance, Xie Meng, and prepared to gather in Nanping Mountain, intending to attack with the Haoqi Alliance and exterminate the Valley of the Wicked in one fell swoop. My father once said that now not only Guanzhong, but most of the sects in the Central Plains have also taken action. It's time to clean up the knot of the Valley of the Wicked, the root of all evil. Behold.... Who knows that the world is unpredictable, and before the trip is completed, my father has already suffered an accident. And it's hard to say whether my brothers and I can survive tonight" Seeing Yang Chong's lonely expression, Ye Suiyun, who was gradually speaking less after amnesia, also comforted: "Brother Yang, don't worry, we will help you." ”
Yang Chong was full of gratitude, and told everyone that he had moved away the women and children in the family, and he planned to lead the children in the door to stay behind and fight to the death against the murderers. He also said: "Although the younger brother is angry, he also has self-knowledge, my father is not the opponent of this evil thief, not to mention that the younger brother is stupid, and the martial arts he has learned are not enough for even my father's seventy percent of the fire." I wanted to ask for help from other friends on the rivers and lakes, but it was really difficult to catch up with the round trip within three days, but how could the revenge of killing my father shrink, I was already desperate, but I didn't expect God to help and send Brother Yan here. ”
Yan Wuwu laughed and said: "You kid really doesn't know Taishan, you only know how to stare at me." Don't you know, among the people in this line, it is my old goose who has the worst kung fu. Yang Chong was dumbfounded, and several people couldn't help but laugh.
That night, Leng Xiaoxiao, the geese were worry-free, Xiao Ning'er guarded three sides, and Ye Suiyun guarded the gate alone. Yang Chong, Tang Xiyao and Murong Yunqing, led all the disciples to sit in various places in the village, ready to support at any time. Everyone was apprehensive in their hearts, thinking that they might be facing the Snow Demon King's relic, and they were all like facing a great enemy.
In the middle of the night, Xiao Ning'er, who was sitting on the west wall, was closing her eyes to recuperate, when she suddenly heard a whistle in the dark, and then someone jumped onto the roof. She shook her body and followed closely, and she vaguely saw several figures in the night, all holding swords.
Xiao Ning'er said, "Get down." The few people on the other side were taken aback when they heard the woman speak, and they all approached quickly. Xiao Ning'er went up to meet it, and couldn't help dodging in the face of the bright and flickering knife shadows that were slashing indiscriminately. After a few temptations, he couldn't help sneering in his heart, raised his foot and kicked and kicked several people. One of them got up and said, "Damn, why did Yangjiazhuang suddenly have such a powerful master, go and tell the boss." ”
At this time, there was also the sound of fighting between the north and the south, and Xiao Ning'er was about to go to help, but she heard a sound behind her, and several people came. I had no choice but to turn around and fight, and when I started to move, I noticed that the martial arts of these people were much stronger than before. She drew her twin swords, unfolded her body, and fought evenly for a while.
Suddenly, a voice said, "Get out of the way." "I saw a burly figure rushing over with a strong wind, Xiao Ning'er knew that it should not be underestimated, and used the 'Complex Sound Rapid Festival', and the double sword circled out. Unexpectedly, the opponent's internal strength was extremely strong, and he ignored the threat of sword moves, broke through the sword circle, and took Xiao Ning'er's face with his fist.
Xiao Ning'er's anger surged, urging the internal force, the double swords strengthened, and kept cutting back. The other party didn't expect this woman's moves to be so clever that he had to withdraw his hand and shrink to avoid it. After standing still, he saw that although his arm was fine, his cuffs had been shattered by Fang Cai's sword qi, and he couldn't help sneering and said, "The girl's kung fu is good." ”
Xiao Ning'er said: "You are Wang Yifeng?" ”
The man said: "The little girl is not only sharp in swordsmanship, but also has good eyesight. Xiao Ning'er listened to his acquiescence and asked: "I have heard that the Snow Demon has an arrogant temperament and has an empty eye, but I have never heard that you are a person who kills innocents indiscriminately, why are you killing people like this now?" ”
Wang Yifeng said: "These people want to take refuge under Xie Yuan and fight against the Valley of the Wicked, Wang is just the first to strike, and he can't talk about killing innocents indiscriminately." He glanced at Xiao Ning'er playfully, and then said: "Originally, I didn't expect the Yang family to find any decent helpers, so it was only set for three days, but I didn't expect your little girl to suddenly appear, it's a pity." ”
Xiao Ning'er asked, "What is a pity?" ”
"It's a pity that a good seedling is going to die here." As soon as the words fell, Wang Yi's robe blew up, and a strong force struck. Xiao Ning'er suddenly felt that she couldn't breathe, and wanted to dodge, but her feet seemed to be nailed to the ground for half an inch, and her heart was pounding, as if she was about to jump out of her chest. hurriedly resisted, but felt the strength of his body leak out of his limbs like quicksand.
At this time, Yan Wuwu just arrived, and when he saw this situation, he didn't dare to hesitate, and stabbed at Wang Yifeng with a sword, but when the sword was halfway through, it was intercepted by the five wicked Gu bandits who were waiting beside him, and they were entangled together in an instant. As soon as they fought, Yan Wuwu knew that although he could win, it was not a matter of time, but seeing Xiao Ning'er's complexion change suddenly, he couldn't bear it anymore. When he was in a hurry, he saw that Leng Xiaoxiao also arrived, and Yan Wuwu shouted: "Save Miss Xiao." ”
There was no need for him to shout, Leng Xiaoxiao had already blasted out his fists, driving the internal force to drum in the meridians of his body, falling like a torrential rain. Wang Yifeng saw that it was like a thunderbolt and could not be ignored, so he had to draw a circle with his arms to block it. The huge force locked on Xiao Ning'er's body like Mount Tai suddenly disappeared, and she suddenly loosened her body, supported the ground with her sword, and gasped for breath.
After Leng Xiaoxiao's swift fist rain, Wang Yifeng snorted coldly, seeing these masters who came out of nowhere appearing one after another, he secretly thought that he had to cut through the chaos quickly, so as not to have too many dreams at night. With his hands crossed, a white mist emanated from his mouth and nose, and then his right hand pushed out, and he heard the hissing of the palm wind, which was terrifying.
Leng Xiaoxiao couldn't avoid it, and he also mustered up his real strength, and hit out with one fist against the opponent's palm, and the two of them touched each other's hands, Leng Xiaoxiao only felt that every hair from his arm to his chest seemed to burn, he knew that this was the image of the opponent's palm power invading his meridians, as long as the other party exerted force in the next moment, he would either die or be injured. Hurriedly urged the internal breath to push forward with all his might, and wanted to retreat. Unexpectedly, the fist seemed to be sucked by the other party, and it was difficult to pull it out, so I couldn't help but be shocked.
In a critical situation, I listened to a person: "Small, exert force." Leng Xiaoxiao felt that someone pushed her back shoulder, and a scorching air flow poured in from Yangbai's acupoint, passing through her arm and rushing straight to Wang Yifeng, and the two of them immediately separated their hands.
The one who came was naturally Ye Suiyun. I saw Wang Yifeng retreat slightly, and then waved his palm. Ye Suiyun pulled away Leng Xiaoxiao, who was already half numb with one hand, and hit 'Qinglong Fetch Water' with the other hand, just listening to the crisp sound of banging, the two of them fought together, and Wang Yifeng finally stopped and stopped stepping forward.
At this time, Yan Wuwu also forced several enemies to retreat, and stepped forward to help Leng Xiaoxiao and Xiao Ning'er, although both of them were covered with sweat, their faces had recovered, and their injuries were unhindered. Ye Suiyun stood at the front, staring at Wang Yifeng, but seeing that the snow demon in front of him was terrifying to the world, most of his body was covered by the night at this moment, and he couldn't see it really. But it is burly and exudes a terrifying murderous aura.
After a moment of confrontation, Wang Yifeng snorted softly, his clothes disappeared into the night with a soft sound, and his subordinates also left. Yan Wuwu was about to chase after him, but Leng Xiaoxiao hurriedly said: "Don't chase, beware of an ambush." ”
Ye Suiyun asked, "Is this person the Snow Demon King's relic?" It's amazing. It's just different from what I imagined. Although the four people present all knew the name of Wang Yifeng, no one saw it in person, and they couldn't answer for a while.
Finally Leng Xiaoxiao said: "Although I am also quite confused, but it is really difficult to disguise a person whose skills can reach this realm." What's more, I just fought with him, and his true power can actually invade my meridians, I know that this is the legendary Red Dust Martial Arts, and it can't be faked. Speaking of which, even my stepfather didn't have that kind of skill. ”
Yan Wuwu said: "I subdued a few thieves just now, and they have been handed over to Yang Chong to guard. Let's go and ask now. ”
"No need to ask." Tang Xiyao and Murong Yunqing walked out at this time and said, "The dozen or so captives you captured just now have all killed themselves with knives, and none of them are alive. ”
Several people were stunned when they heard the words, and they all wanted to marry the Valley of the Wicked today, but they were afraid that it would be even more difficult to get the antidote. Thinking that the other party's captured people did not hesitate to kill themselves, the ruthlessness and determination revealed were really terrifying. can't help but cast a shadow on everyone's trip to the Valley of the Wicked.
Leng Xiaoxiao and Xiao Ning'er were not seriously injured, and they recovered after three days of recuperation in Yangjiazhuang. Several people said goodbye to Yang Chong and hit the road again. On the way, Yan Wuwu said: "We have done it with Wang Yifeng this time, but we are afraid that we will have to run in vain when we go to the Valley of the Wicked." Not to mention the number of fights to come. Tang Xiyao said: "This is the only chance to treat Brother Ye, I have to try it no matter what." ”
Yan Wuwu stuck out his tongue and said, "Then you don't need to say, of course you have to go." ”
After walking for more than a month, passing through Chang'an, Tongguan, Jincheng and Liangzhou, this day arrived at the remote town of Guazhou in Jinchang County. In order to replenish the water, the group planned to enter the city, but when they cleared the customs, the soldiers at the gate heard that their accents were not locals, and they saw that several of them were not very old, so they deliberately made it difficult and asked them to pay more for the customs clearance. Tang Xiyao and Murong Yunqing suddenly became angry, the two girls rolled up their sleeves and were about to come forward to theorize, Leng Xiaoxiao hurriedly stopped, but had no choice but to show their official credentials, the soldier was startled, and hurriedly invited everyone to rest in the rest on the side. After sitting down, everyone kept teasing, saying that if they went out on a long trip in the future, they would have to be accompanied by a cold little to feel at ease.
Soon after, I saw a person in an official uniform hurrying to greet him, and it turned out to be Taoyangshan, the prefect of Guazhou. After some greetings, a banquet was held in the county government welcome living room that night to entertain everyone. During the banquet, Tao Yangshan asked Leng Xiaodao: "Guazhou is already the boundary under the jurisdiction of my Celestial Empire, and then to the west is Yumen Pass, and after leaving the customs, it is even more vast and deserted. ”
Leng Xiaoxiao said: "It's just some private affairs, adults don't have to worry about it." ”
Tao Yangshan said: "Since the general said so, the lower official should not say more. But outside the gate, bandits were rampant, there were many horses, and they killed people and overcame goods lawlessly, which was extremely dangerous. Although Xia Guan has also heard that General Leng is strong in martial arts, as the saying goes, two fists are hard to beat four hands, not to mention that there are three young girls who are walking with the general, really... ”
Yan Wuwu couldn't help but snatch the conversation, pointed at the people on the table with his hand, and said: "The prefect is too worried, I will wait for a few people to go out of the customs, the ones who are really afraid should be those bandits, they had better pray to God and Buddha not to meet us." Otherwise, I decided that they wouldn't even be able to keep their pants, and they would exchange all their belongings for money and drink. Several people burst out laughing. Ye Suiyun raised his wine glass and said, "The arrogance that Carefree said should be a full drink." The two touched each other and threw their heads up. Tao Yangshan only thought that he was a young man who didn't know the severity, and he couldn't help but shake his head secretly.
Seeing this, Leng Xiaoxiao said: "Cheng Daren cares, this friend of mine likes to laugh." Tao Yangshan only smiled. Leng Xiaoxiao asked again: "Listening to what the adults said, is it possible that there are lawbreakers rampant in this Guazhou territory." ”
Tao Yangshan looked nervously outside the dark hall, as if he was afraid of being heard by someone, and whispered: "Not only is it rampant, it is almost about to rebel, especially the Valley of the Wicked... When several people heard this, they couldn't help but stop talking, and Leng Xiao was puzzled: "You said the Valley of the Wicked?" ”
Tao Yangshan slapped his thigh and said: "Isn't it, if those small bandits and horse thieves in the past, but often do some more active and murderous things, the lower officials have nothing to worry about, after all, there is no such thing." But now the Valley of the Wicked Man suddenly went against the norm, plundering the merchants and pedestrians of the past, and never left a living. What's more, several villages and towns inside and outside the Guanxi have been washed away with blood, and women, children, and the elderly have not been spared. The scope of the crime has gradually approached Guazhou, and the lower officials are hanging their hearts every day, begging God to bless them not to come. ”
Several people were shocked and angry after hearing this, Tang Xiyao asked: "In this case, as a parent, does the adult care?" ”
Tao Yangshan's eyes widened, and he said, "Tube? The girl really loves to laugh. It is reported that there are 200,000 people in the Valley of the Wicked, and each of them is extremely vicious. My county seat in Guazhou is located in a remote area, there are few soldiers, and there are only about 100 people including the government service, and it is difficult to save the fire from far away, and there is no imperial court to send troops, should I let my men go to death? ”
Everyone was depressed, and Leng Xiaoxiao asked for details, it turned out that a few months before the fight, a large number of bandits from the Valley of the Wicked went east in groups, wandering around to commit crimes, not only plundering merchants, but also attacking nearby villages, slaughtering everywhere they went. At present, more than a dozen villages and towns have been poisoned. Tao Yangshan, as a local official, was frightened and powerless. Several people recalled the experience of Lei Gun Gate in Zhuozhou, and they all wanted to do such nonsense in the Valley of the Wicked, and it is no wonder that the crowd is excited at the moment, and all sects and factions have responded to the call of the Haoqi Alliance.
Tang Xiyao said again: "Even so, then the highest-ranking local official should be responsible for the security of the people." ”
Tao Yangshan said: "That's nature, but... He looked at Leng Xiaoxiao, with a look of embarrassment on his face, and snorted: "The Northwest Prefectures are located in Longyou, speaking of which, they should be under the control of General Leng." When everyone heard this, they remembered that Leng Xiaoxiao was appointed by the emperor as the envoy of the Longyou Festival three years ago, and the northwest military defense was under his control. All eyes brushed over the past, Leng Xiaoxiao explained with a wry smile that he had asked the emperor to resign when he left Beijing two years ago, handed over military power, and now he does not have any military position, and said: "The struggle for military power that day was more due to the situation of party contention between the DPRK and China. ”
Tao Yangshan said: "This section is also clear, but General Leng doesn't know anything, since you resigned, the post of Jiedu envoy has been vacant, and no further arrangements have been made." Therefore, today's military affairs in the northwest are decided by Liu Qingyuan, the defense envoy. The lower officials had already sent him more than a dozen reports, detailing the situation here, but they were all sunk into the sea, and there was no response. I'm afraid that even if those bandits rush into Guazhou City and cut off my head, no one will know. He sighed for a while.
Leng Xiaoxiao secretly thought that Liu Qingyuan would not dare to be so bold, and he must have been instructed by Li Linfu. Now that the Valley of the Wicked is in turmoil in the world, isn't it right in Li Linfu's hands, and it may not be far from the time for him to really act.
On the second day, a few people set off again, and Tao Yangshan tried his best to send a whole cart of drinking water, as well as camels, and sent three porters to be responsible for transporting them. The group left Guazhou without stopping. After walking for a long time, I saw a large lake in the distance, surrounded by lush reeds.
The porter in charge of the lead, Tamu, a local Uighur, told the crowd that the lake was called Lake Abi, the last oasis water source before leaving the country, and that beyond that was the desert. Leng Xiaoxiao asked about the direction of the Valley of the Wicked, Tamu was afraid, and shook his head again and again, saying that it was where the devil lived, and he had never been there, and he didn't dare to ask, so he didn't know where it was. This trip was entrusted by the prefect, and at most, he could only send Leng Xiaoxiao and others to Longmen.
Walking further, I gradually came to the lakeside, and saw that there seemed to be an old man sitting and fishing not far away. Yan Wuwu said: "Brother Leng, why don't you ask, maybe the locals can point in a direction." Leng Xiaoxiao nodded yes, and the group headed towards the fisherman. At this time, Tang Xiyao turned around and found that Ye Suiyun, who was walking last, had a flushed face, and seemed to be a little wrong, and asked, "Brother Ye, what's wrong with you?" ”
"Nothing." Ye Suiyun smiled and replied.
After walking for a while, close to the fishing Yu, Ye Suiyun's breathing gradually became heavier, and his face became more and more ugly. Tang Xiyao was terrified in his heart, secretly wondering how he was fine just now, why he suddenly seemed to be seriously ill, took his hand, noticed the unusual fluctuation of his pulse, and said hurriedly: "What do you think?" Ye Suiyun sweated like rain, and said in a trembling voice: "I have a terrible headache, and my chest seems to be squeezed." ”