Tai Hao's gaze was slightly solemn, and he continued to explore Lotte: "Those seven regents, I don't know what their situation is now?" ”

Lotte sighed lightly, shook his head and said, "Brother Taihao, this matter of the court is really unpredictable. I heard that among the seven regents, except for Lord Du Tong, who was named prime minister, he still sat in a high position, and the other officials were dismissed. And the young spirit horse was reinstated as an official, and he was even named a hussar general, and his power was monstrous. ”

Tai Hao frowned, and said in a deep voice: "As the commander of the three armies, General Nanzhu is the pillar of the country, why was he also dismissed?" ”

Lotte sighed and said, "I'm afraid that only the high-ranking officials in the imperial court can know the reason. We, the local officials, can only wait and see from afar, and there is nothing we can do. ”

Tai Hao took a deep breath, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "It seems that this rebellion in the imperial court has affected the entire country. And I, the people of the rivers and lakes, although I have a martial arts, can only watch and can't get involved. ”

Lotte's voice was filled with a bit of sincerity and expectation: "Brother Taihao, those missing people, their safety affects the hearts of the entire Wurong City. If you were to investigate this matter, I would have much more peace of mind. Please. ”

Tai Hao bowed his head slightly, and a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes: "Lotte City Lord, you can rest assured." Since I have promised you, I will do my best to get to the bottom of this matter, and I will not tolerate any possible clues. ”

Their dialogue revealed a deep trust and tacit understanding. However, it didn't take long for Lotte to leave in a hurry due to his busy official duties. His figure disappeared outside the door, leaving Taihao alone in the room in contemplation.

It is Lotte's duty to find those people who have disappeared for no reason. However, he was worried about encountering a martial arts master, so he asked Taihao to help investigate. This is not Lotte's weakness, but his usual prudence and wisdom. He knew that although he was the lord of a city, he was still powerless in front of the martial arts masters. Therefore, he chose trust and dependence and handed over the matter to Taihao.

Recalling the scene when Lotte was the lord of Jintang City, he always handed over the affairs he had to do to Liqing, the deputy general of the city. At that time, he was so decisive and trusting. And now, he once again chose to trust and pinned the safety of Wu Rongcheng on Taihao.

Taihao is well aware of the weight of this trust, and also understands his responsibility. He is determined to live up to his trust, and he must find out the truth and restore peace to Wurong City.

Not long after the lord of Lotte City left, he saw eight officials in official uniforms hurrying in. They were neatly aligned, with serious expressions on their faces, apparently on the orders of the Lotte City Lord, who had come to assist Taihao in investigating the case of the disappearance of the people. Taihao looked at them, smiled slightly, and said, "Everyone, you don't have to go with me, just go back and tell the Lord of Lotte and let him wait for the news with peace of mind." ”

When the eight officials heard this, they looked at each other, as if they were a little puzzled. But Taihao's expression was firm and unquestionable, and they had to take the order and leave.

Subsequently, Taihao took Koji Yi to a dense forest on the outskirts of the southern part of the city. This dense forest is full of trees and foliage, as if it were a mysterious world. Tae-ho and Koji Yi looked around, carefully looking for any possible clues. However, after some searching, they did not find anything out of the ordinary.

At this moment, an old man walked slowly. He carried a bamboo basket in his hand, which was filled with dead paper. He walked among the trees, took out a wad of paper from the basket, and lit it with flint. As the paper burned, tears welled up in the old man's eyes, and he cried out loudly, "My son, where have you been? I'm looking for you so hard......"

Taihao and Koji Yi were attracted by this sudden cry, and they couldn't help but slow down their pace and slowly walked forward. I saw an old man, his face full of tears, his expression sad, as if he had suffered a great pain. A wave of sympathy swelled up in Taihao's heart, and he asked softly, "Uncle, why are you so sad?" ”

The old man raised his head and looked at them with red and swollen eyes, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. He said in a trembling voice, "Two knights, are you here to help me find my son?" He's been missing for days, and I've been looking around, but there's no news. I had to come here to burn some paper and pray that he would be safe. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, his heart moved. He realizes that the disappearance may be much more complicated than he thought, and that there may be hidden secrets behind it. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his inner emotions, and then asked the old man, "Uncle, how old is your son this year?" Are he sure he disappeared here? ”

The old man nodded, choked up and said, "He is Chinese New Year's Eve years old today, and it is a good time to start a family." A few days ago, he told me that he was going to the Marshal's Temple to pray for the safety of his family. However, he never returned. Some villagers saw him walk into the jungle and disappear. ”

Taihao frowned, and continued to ask, "Did he say anything special to you before he left that day?" Or is there any unusual behavior? ”

The old man thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I didn't say anything special, he just said that he went to the Marshal Temple, and he didn't say anything else." There were no unusual moves, everything was business as usual. ”

Taihao gently patted the old man's shoulder and comforted: "Uncle, don't worry, we will definitely try our best to help you find your son." Please go back and wait for the message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. ”

The old man was grateful, thanked him again and again, and left. And Taihao and Koji Yi continued to search for clues in this dense forest. Their hearts are full of doubts and anticipation, and they don't know what amazing secrets they will discover next......

They searched the forest for a long time, but no matter how carefully they searched, they still found no sign of anything unusual. Tai Hao's brows tightened, and a strong uneasiness surged in his heart. He said to Koji Yi: "Koji Yi, you are guarding here, if you find anything suspicious, don't act rashly, just observe secretly." I decided to take a trip to the Marshal's Temple, where I might be able to find some clues. ”

Koji nodded in agreement, his gaze firm and trusting, he knew that Master's decisions were always well thought out. So, Taihao went to the Marshal Temple alone.

In the southern suburbs of Wurong City, full of greenery and a quiet pastoral scenery, there stands a simple and solemn temple - Tiandu Marshal Temple. The roof of the temple is covered with blue-gray tiles, which have been covered with moss after the baptism of time, as if telling the vicissitudes of history. The temple is surrounded by green bamboos and several old trees, adding a bit of seclusion and mystery to this temple.

Taihao walked into the temple and saw the statue of Marshal Tiandu enshrined in the center of the main hall. He was dressed in a battle robe, holding a sword, his eyes were like torches, and he was heroic. On both sides of the statue, various ritual utensils and offerings are placed, showing the devotion and respect of the believers. However, at this moment, the temple was unusually quiet and empty, as if forgotten by the people.

Taihao looked around, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart. He walked up to the statue, bowed respectfully, and then began to look carefully for clues in the temple. He scrutinized each mural, trying to find clues about the missing people. However, the frescoes depict the legendary story of Marshal Tatsu and do not seem to have anything to do with the disappearance.

Taihao was unwilling to find nothing like this, and he went to the backyard of the temple to see if there were any other hidden clues. However, the backyard is also silent, with nothing but a few lush flowers and trees.

Just as Taihao was feeling disappointed, he suddenly noticed that a stone slab in the corner of the temple seemed to be a little loose. His heart moved, and he walked over and pushed the stone slab away, only to see that there was a hidden hole underneath.

A strong premonition swelled in Taihao's heart that this cave might be the key to solving the mystery of the missing people. He took a deep breath and cautiously walked into the hole, ready to take a look.

Tai Hao's heart beat faster, and he felt an inexplicable force pulling him, making him irresistibly walk towards the dark hole. The edge of the cave is covered with moss, and it has apparently not been discovered in a long time. He leaned down, trying not to touch the edge of the hole, so as not to break the secret that had been silent for so long.

As he progressed deeper into the hole, the air around him became more and more humid, mixed with an indescribably musty smell. He took out the fire fold he had brought with him and blew it lightly, the faint light of the fire swaying in the darkness, illuminating the path ahead for him.

The space inside the cave is much larger than expected, and the surrounding stone walls are covered with strange symbols and patterns, as if some kind of ancient text or incantation. Tai Hao squinted his eyes, carefully identifying the symbols, trying to decipher their hidden meanings.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew, making Taihao shiver involuntarily. He felt something peeking at him in the darkness, a deep sense of fear that made him quicken his pace.

At that moment, he heard a faint voice, as if someone was whispering. He immediately stopped, pricked up his ears and listened. The sound grew clearer and clearer, as if coming from deeper into the cave. He took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and continued walking.

As he went deeper, the light in front of him grew brighter. He saw a large stone chamber with a stone platform in the center, on which something important seemed to be placed. And around the stone room, there are some clothes and ornaments scattered around, which are the belongings of the missing people!

A strong excitement surged in Taihao's heart, and he finally found the clue of the missing people!

At this moment, a majestic man's voice came from behind, resounding like thunder in the silent stone room, "Who are you?" ”

Taihao's heart froze, and he turned around suddenly, only to see two figures slowly walking out under the dim firelight. They were dressed in black suits, their faces were grim, and their eyes flashed with a sharp light, like two sharp swords out of their sheaths.

Although Taihao was shocked in his heart, he was silent on his face. He stared at the two men and asked in a deep voice, "Is the disappearance of the people in Wurong City related to you?" ”

When the two men heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in their eyes, and then they glanced at each other, and the corners of their mouths hooked up a sneer. As soon as one of them moved, he attacked Tai Hao like a ghost, and his palm wind was fierce, directly taking Tai Hao's vital point.

Seeing this, Tai Hao's body was slightly sideways, barely avoiding the palm, but the strong wind still made him feel a surge of qi and blood. He was secretly surprised in his heart that this person's martial arts were so strong that he was almost unable to resist it.

Seeing this, another man also joined the fight. The two of them work together tacitly, and their moves are weird, sometimes attacking violently like a storm, and sometimes being as flexible as a dragon playing in the water. Although Tai Hao is strong in martial arts, he also seems a little stretched under the joint attack of these two people.

He was anxious, knowing that this was not the way to go. He must find out the flaws of these two men as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable if he loses his strength.

So, he took a deep breath, focused, and began to carefully observe the moves and movements of the two men. Gradually, he discovers that their moves, though weird, are not untraceable. They seem to be following a certain pattern, and as long as they find this pattern, they may be able to crack their martial arts.

At this moment, the two men launched a fierce attack again, and their palms were like knives, directly approaching Taihao's door. A trace of determination flashed in Tai Hao's eyes, he was short, dodging the attack, and at the same time, his hands were out together, and he attacked one of them with a move "without a trace".

With a loud "bang", the palms of the two men collided in the air, stirring up a wave of qi. Tai Hao took advantage of the situation to retreat, while secretly observing the reaction of the two men. I saw a hint of surprise flash in their eyes, as if they didn't expect Taihao to be able to crack their martial arts.

Taihao was overjoyed, knowing that he had found a way to crack it. He took a deep breath, ready to launch an even more violent attack. However, at this moment, he suddenly felt a strong internal force attacking from behind, and he was shocked in his heart, and it was too late to dodge......

I saw two more black shadows suddenly burst out from the darkness, silently appearing behind Taihao like ghosts. They struck quickly and fiercely, knocking Tai Hao to the ground with a single blow. Tai Hao only felt that the sky was spinning, and his whole body lost its balance as if it was swallowed by a huge wave.

The four men gathered around, smug smiles on their faces, and they were talking.

"He's Taihao, right? It doesn't look very good either. ”

"Hmph, don't underestimate him, if you can find here, your martial arts will definitely not be weak."

"But it's still not our opponent, look at his embarrassed look, hahaha."

"That's right, our four brothers join forces, how can he fight back."

Taihao tried to support his body and wanted to stand up, but found that his whole body was weak and he couldn't exert any strength. He knew in his heart that he must have fallen for the plot of these two men, and he was now a lamb to be slaughtered.

A man walked up to Tai Hao, squatted down, and said coldly: "Tai Hao, I heard that you have obtained a few volumes of cheats in the "Cat Ancestor Divine Skill", if you know each other, hand them over, otherwise you will ......"

Before he finished speaking, there was already a ball of hemp rope in his hand, and he tied Taihao fiercely. Taihao wanted to struggle, but he couldn't, and could only watch himself being restrained.