Chapter 235: What I Saw and Heard Outside the Valley
"Senior brother, what's wrong?"
Link immediately appeared and asked.
Senior Brother Shi was only slightly stunned by Link's way of appearance, and immediately accepted it.
After Hu Suqi agreed to his confession, the two really lived a good life without shame, met frankly and talked about everything.
From his girlfriend, Senior Brother Shi learned something he had never known for more than 30 years.
There are a lot of different things to see and experience.
Laugh when you're happy, and sigh when you're aggrieved.
In the process of their unreserved communication, Senior Brother Shi learned about the various miracles of his eighth junior brother.
Especially this elusive way of appearing, so it is not too shocking.
Senior Brother Shi continued to sharpen his knife and said calmly: "An angel came to the imperial court, and told Hu to supervise the army, ordering him to send troops to the Valley of the Dead, pick the longevity peach, and pay tribute to Emperor Kangqian. If you disobey the order, or fail to do it, it is a great sin for the three tribes. Most of the Hu family's relatives in Beijing have been placed under surveillance. Hu Dujun was strong, thought that he was in chaos, and did not obey, so he voluntarily went to prison. Su Qi and Hu Dujun's other children were imprisoned together. ”
"So, Senior Brother is planning to rob the prison?"
Link frowned slightly, feeling that this matter was not so simple.
In this world, the immortal martial arts and mechanical martial arts are in full swing on the bright side, and the associations of ancient witchcraft and evil witchcraft have not declined in the shadows, but the imperial court has always controlled the situation in the world in all directions, and there is no turmoil, and naturally has the most powerful power.
The angel represents the will of Emperor Kangqian, and it is a matter of course that the team carries masters, which is enough to suppress Hu Suqi and Hu Songqi.
But it doesn't mean that Hu Suqi and Hu Songqi don't have the ability to escape.
Especially Hu Songqi, who is half-hidden in the dark, and if the wind is not right, he can evacuate.
Link also doesn't think that Hu Suqi is a person who is tied up.
Therefore, Link did not approve of Senior Brother Shi's reckless plan to rob the prison to save people.
The death of one person is a small matter, but it is a big matter to involve the entire Baji Martial Arts Hall.
"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid."
Senior Brother Shi obviously knew what Link was worried about, so he washed and dried the sharpened knife, applied anti-rust oil, and did a maintenance.
"Then what are the plans of the senior brother to dress up like this?"
Link is said to be thoughtful, and there are no unusual emotions, such as guilt.
He still asked straight back, and he had a decision in his mind.
If the senior brother's plan is not outrageous, he still has to help and come up with ideas.
"I plan to enter the Valley of the Dead, find the so-called longevity peach, and see what kind of charm it has, so that Emperor Kang Qiandi can make such a disobedient order."
Senior Brother Shi's tone was very indifferent, but it revealed a strong hatred.
Hu Dujun is a person who does not discuss personal morality, but only talks about ability, and is one top and one strong.
The province used to be the stronghold of conservatives, not just Tianshui County, which strictly adhered to tradition.
Since Hu Dujun took office, he has established his authority with a seal handle in one hand and a knife in the other, and then relied on a money bag to lure people to successfully tear through the mouth of the conservatives and open up the situation.
Since then, in less than 15 years, the province has relied on the vigorous development of the machinery industry, and the economic scale has jumped from the bottom province to the top three provinces.
Thinking of this, Link said quietly: "Senior brother, has you ever considered that Emperor Kang Qian's conspiracy is to kill many birds with one stone?" ”
"What do you mean?"
Senior Brother Shi paused as he wiped the oil on the blade.
"The longevity of the peach is not imaginary, and there are many records in the official history and wild history. Emperor Kangqian is old and wants to prolong his life, this is one of them. ”
Link recounted his guesses.
"Second, tens of thousands of warriors are flocking here, this is a force that is not enough to accomplish things, but enough to do bad things, and must be controlled."
"Third, Hu Dujun has been rooted in this province for fifteen years, his official reputation is excellent, his authority is extremely heavy, and his power, money, and army are all in his hands, which is equivalent to the emperor of a province! Emperor Kang wanted to test whether Hu Dujun was still loyal to him. If you are not faithful, then kill. If you are faithful, then transfer. ”
After a pause, Link said something that was enough to support his suspicion: "According to what Senior Brother said, Hu Dujun was imprisoned voluntarily and did not resist. This is the great wisdom of Hu Dujun, who not only showed his loyalty, kept himself and his people, but also avoided the troubled waters of the Valley of the Dead. ”
"And so many doorways?"
Senior Brother Shi was directly stunned, he didn't think about it so much.
Hu Suqi asked him not to rob the prison, they would be released from prison safely, so it was.
"Senior brother still wants to enter the Valley of the Dead, find the longevity peach, and exchange it for Hu Suqi's family?"
Seeing this, Link directly broke Senior Brother Hu's unspoken plan.
"Hey!"
Senior Brother Shi sighed and put the knife into the sheath, "I don't want to." ”
According to what Senior Brother Lin said, breaking into the Valley of the Dead, nine times out of ten, he will not be able to help Su Qi, but will fall into it.
Don't let Su Qi get out of prison by then, he will die in the valley instead.
After these days of communication, Senior Brother Shi was deeply fascinated and didn't want to leave regrets.
"Senior brother, go back to Fuli County, please ask Master and Master to recall all the disciples who are outside, and go to the Mingxin Sword Sect together to avoid it."
Link suddenly thought of a possibility, and immediately said in a deep voice.
"Huh?"
Senior Brother Shi was a little puzzled.
Is this worried that he will give up on the surface and secretly still want to enter the Valley of the Dead?
Seeing this, Link guessed what Senior Brother Shi was thinking, and explained: "The imperial court has already sent angels, of course it is impossible to end it hastily. I estimate that the warriors who gather outside the valley now will be used as pathfinders. If the Valley of the Dead is indeed as terrifying as the legend says, it is estimated that all those warriors will fill it in. So ......"
Speaking of this, Senior Brother Shi had already reacted, and after taking over the conversation, he sighed with emotion: "So the imperial court will definitely send someone in to explore the way again." Either gather a large army, or recruit famous warriors in the rivers and lakes, such as a semi-reclusive master, right? ”
"Yes."
Link nodded, affirming Senior Brother Uh-Shi's statement.
"I'll go."
Senior Brother Shi didn't dare to delay, and immediately got up and walked out.
The preparations for entering the Valley of the Dead can just be used for Senior Brother Shi to quickly return to Fuli County.
Link watched Senior Brother Shi leave in a hurry, and he didn't stay long, his figure flashed, and he appeared in the boudoir of Hu Suqi's courtyard.
Sniff, sniff ......
The smell in the room was somewhat unfriendly.
Especially for a "single dog" like Link, it's really a big stimulus.
"Gan oh!"
Link rarely burst into a foul mouth.
With a thought that lowered the sensitivity of his sense of smell, Link searched the room.
He didn't flip through it with his hands, but scanned it with mental power.
Hu Suqi, as the founder of the "Witch" organization, has a very high attainment in ancient witchcraft.
It's really like Link's conjecture, leaving some clues, and nine times out of ten, they are left by ancient witchcraft.
Sure enough, Link found a trace on the dresser.
Sisters are worthy of being sisters, even if they are half-siblings and have not been together for long.
Both Hu Suqi and Hu Songqi like to make arrangements on the dresser.
Of course, this may also have something to do with the fact that ancient witchcraft and witchcraft often used mirrors and powder as casting mediums.
A small drawer was opened in the air, revealing a small round vanity mirror.
Link's mind moved slightly, and the small round vanity mirror was suspended in the air, aligned with the center point of the large square vanity mirror that came with the dresser.
A beam of light shot out of Link's right hand and landed on the small round vanity mirror, reflecting back into the generous vanity mirror.
Hu Suqi appeared in front of Link in the form of a holographic projection.
"You're here."
"I'm coming."
"You shouldn't have come."
"I'm here anyway."
This projection has a very high level of sanity, as if it were a real person.
Link was curious about Hu Suqi's technique to achieve this effect.
In the tome given by Hu Suqi, there is no record of magic that can achieve such an effect.
Either it is pressed to the bottom of the box, or it is newly created recently.
The former is a bit more likely.
Hu Suqi said at this time: "This turmoil, my Hu family will definitely be able to survive safely, watch your senior brother, don't let him do stupid things." ”
"Don't worry, I've been persuaded to do so."
Link replied lightly.
"What does he want to do?"
Hu Suqi was stunned when he heard this, and asked with concern.
"He wants to enter the Valley of the Dead, find longevity peaches, and exchange your safety."
Link didn't hide it and told it truthfully.
"What a stupid!"
Hu Suqi scolded softly, but a happy look appeared in his eyes and face.
It's nice to have someone who is willing to give her all and soul.
At this time, Hu Suqi's projection fluctuated, and there were some signs of unsteady.
She hurriedly left a word of advice, and then disappeared: "Don't go into the Valley of the Dead until the fifteenth day of July." ”
"July fifteen?"
Link muttered to himself as he looked at the direction of the small round vanity mirror that had turned to ashes and dissipated into the air.
July 15, Midyear Festival, also known as Ghost Festival.
In this place where Taoist culture has been influenced, there is a custom of this festival.
Linking the time node of Halloween with the formation of the Valley of the Dead and the evil of the longevity peach tree, Link instantly had some conjectures.
But none of this has much to do with him now.
"Huh?"
Link suddenly noticed something strange and turned his head to look in the direction of 9 o'clock.
His eyes sparkled, piercing through the curtains, walls, and space, and directly into the Overseer's Palace.
I saw an old Taoist priest wearing a Taoist robe in a courtyard, who was opening the altar.
Strange fluctuations poured out in all directions, probing the entire provincial capital and beyond.
Is this to search for all the hidden warriors or warlocks in and out of the city?
"Taoism?"
Link didn't care about the purpose of the old Taoist, he only cared about the method used by the old Taoist at the moment.
"Who!"
The old Taoist priest who was doing the practice was on a whim, and his heart was horrified, and he only felt that a pair of eyes were watching him, and he couldn't help but let out a loud shout.
"It's a bit of a doorway."
Link retracted his gaze in time, cutting off all traces of his existence in Hu Suqi's bedroom, and his figure quietly disappeared.
With just one glance, Link could see a lot of things.
The Taoism that the Jingxu real person said does exist, and it is also the same as the previous life (?) in Link's memory. There is not much difference between the Taoist methods of stepping on the bucket and pinching the mantra.
"It's getting more and more interesting."
Link's whole body shape disappeared and appeared outside the Valley of the Dead, recalling the sound attack technique contained in the old Taoist's loud shout, and let out a sigh of emotion.
Human Immortal Martial Arts, Mechanical Martial Arts, Ancient Witchcraft, Evil Witchcraft, Taoism, Fangshu.
The transcendent way of this world is quite complicated.
And......
The history of successfully ascending to the upper realm without any news, and the great array like the Valley of the Dead, have shown many extraordinary places worth exploring.
Thinking of exploring the Valley of the Dead, Link couldn't help but cast his gaze below.
More than 1,500 exploratory robots sent by a certain force of the Mechanical Martial Arts successfully cleared the fog that filled Taniguchi.
However, after a few days, some distance was advanced, and it also paid a great price.
At a cursory glance, about 1,200 robots have been completely reimbursed, and only more than 300 scarred robots remain, still barely working.
Those mechanical martial arts warriors of the Second Realm who control the robots are under the custody of the imperial army, forcibly squeezing themselves, directing the robots to explore roughly, and triggering traps.
The group of warriors gathered outside the valley has been completely controlled by the strong army brought out by the Hu Dujun.
The cannons were erected, and the army was formed, not to mention that there were only more than 3,000 warriors with different realms, or more than 3,000 more, as long as they dared to resist, they would only be slaughtered.
Even a peak martial artist like Li Shuwen who came to the Cave Void Realm could be strangled by the army that formed a formation.
Even the imperial army will pay a high number of casualties.
"Who?"
In the barracks of the warrior group outside the Detention Valley, a thunderous rebuke suddenly sounded.
Bang.
A military general in full armor broke through the camp gate, flew over the barracks, and searched in all directions.
In the barracks, there was an immediate reaction.
Groups of heavily armed soldiers quickly formed a small formation with extremely skillful movements and great speed.
The smoke of the qi and blood wolf rose up, and the true qi and true yuan surged wildly.
In an instant, I saw the light and shadow of a colorful giant tiger summoned by the newly formed small army formation in the large army array, roared, and landed on the side of the armored general.
Link, who was not discovered by the generals, actually had a feeling of being targeted.
It's not creepy, but it's also a bit sharp.
Apparently, the Giant Tiger of Light and Shadow has spotted Link.
"He Fangxiao is small, he dares to peep into my Dayong military camp, and he should be punished for his crimes!"
The armored warrior immediately followed the sight of the Giant Tiger of Light and Shadow, stared at the void where Link was standing, raised the green dragon halberd in his hand, shouted, and slashed down the halberd in the air.
Drinking is a sound attack technique, like a tiger's roar, shocking people's hearts.
The light wave of Zhengang generated by the split of the green dragon halberd really resembles a green dragon.
Attack Link in unison.
"Huh!"
Link actually had time to let out a chuckle, but he didn't dodge it, and he was forced to be yelled at and slashed.
By the time the figure was discovered, Link had already used the technique of clone and shapeshifting.
The one who stayed behind was just a doppelganger who died miserably.
As for Link's real body, after getting rid of the lock of the Giant Tiger of Light and Shadow, he "personally" experienced the attack strength of the armored general.
"If the senior brother comes, I'm afraid he will already be dead."
After pondering and comparing, Link made a judgment in his heart.
The armor-clad generals also cultivate the human immortal martial arts, and they are all in the early stage of the Guiyi Realm, just like the senior brother.
However, with the help of the military array, it can unleash an attack comparable to that of the Cave Realm.
This is only a battalion of partial generals, and the rank is not high.
The Dayong Dynasty dominates the world and lives up to its name. (End of chapter)