At the end of the meeting, it was just a cliché. That's pretty much what should be said, and it's basically over.

The surrounding discussion gradually began to rise, and the room began to be noisy.

There are also enthusiastic people who will operate to find Gao Ming, say hello to Gao Ming, and say hello twice. Gao Ming also responded with a smile, his attitude was neither cold nor hot.

Finally, the old patriarch turned his gaze to Gao Ming: "Your guests may not know the situation here for the first time, but our Eight Dragons Mountain is a spiritual mountain and has spiritual energy. It's not uncommon for spirits to be born on the mountain. This time it's not the first time to make a monster, so don't take it seriously, and be careful.

To be honest, Gao Ming really didn't take it seriously, a monster or something, just a joke. However, hearing the patriarch say so solemnly, Gao Ming also thought about whether he should change his opinion.

Gao Ming nodded and agreed: "Okay, thank you Patriarch for mentioning it, I'll pay attention." ”

The patriarch nodded, and then asked, "I don't know where the distinguished guest came from?"

Gao Ming hesitated, but still replied: "Beijing." I'm traveling from the capital and I'm about to go back. I encountered some accidents on the way, and when I arrived here, I stopped for two days and left. ”

"Hmm. The patriarch said with concern, "It's better for your guests to stay a few more days." The missing people were all young men like the noble guest, and it was better for the noble guest to wait until the demon plague subsided before leaving. ”

Gao Ming thought for a while and said, "Then let's see the situation." My family is still waiting for me to go back. Go back as soon as possible, lest they worry. ”

The patriarch nodded and said, "It's okay." But don't worry, don't be in a hurry at this time, when you are traveling, safety is the most important. ”

Gao Ming nodded and said, "What the patriarch said is that I will see the situation clearly before making a decision, and I will not be reckless." ”

The patriarch said, "Okay. Then you can rest well when you go back. If there's anything you need, just let me know and I'll gather the village and try to satisfy you. ”

After speaking, he turned his head to Ding Basi and said, "Four boys, you represent our village and entertain the distinguished guests, but don't fall behind the etiquette of our village." ”

Ding Basi nodded in agreement.

The meeting has ended. Most of the villagers had nothing to do and chattered in the hall. Some people also got up and asked the patriarch for his resignation, and the patriarch nodded his head in promise.

Ding Basi was also ready to leave with Gao Ming's resignation.

Gao Ming thought in his heart, this patriarch is not all evil, but what he told him just now was sincere.

After hesitating, Gao Ming still asked the patriarch: "Are there often monsters in this mountain?

When the patriarch heard this, he smiled: "The government, the government won't deal with it." The government is far away, how can you care about us mountain people. We don't need the government, we can manage ourselves. ”

When the people around heard it, they also laughed: "The government? It's better to be on your own. ”

Gao Ming doesn't think like a wild villager. In the final analysis, it is the government that has the most power. Although they themselves say that they do not need the government to deal with it, when it comes to the power to deal with the problem, the government is more reliable. Those immortal masters they invited themselves, who knows what level they are?

The immortal masters on the rivers and lakes, nine and a half out of ten are liars.

Gao Ming thought, probably because the local government doesn't pay attention to it, if it can't even be handled by the government, who else can deal with it? If the government can't handle it, where else is the Hengyang Empire?

Gao Ming said to the old patriarch, "What if I can mobilize the power of the government?"

The old patriarch looked at Gao Ming twice, and said with a smile: "Oh, which son of the capital is the honored guest?"

Gao Ming thought for a while and said, "I'm not a son of a family, but I know some people from official families. ”

The old patriarch smiled and said, "Oh, that's not easy. Our land is remote, and the government is in charge of it, and it is thankless, and the government will not pay attention to it. It's just a formality, and it's not useful. ”

Gao Ming said: "I can try it and let them pay attention to it." ”

Seeing that the patriarch didn't care much, he didn't seem to believe too much in Gao Ming's ability. Gao Ming said again: "I live in the Xinwang Mansion, and I have something to do with the Xinwang Mansion. ”

The old patriarch frowned, suddenly became serious, looked at Gao Ming seriously, and asked, "Honorable guest, is it from the Xinwang Mansion in the capital?"

Gao Ming was a little strange: "Yes." ”

Is there any other place where there is a palace of the king?

The patriarch looked at Gao Ming with complicated eyes, restrained his smile, and suddenly became cold: "Don't bother with the distinguished guests, we can handle it ourselves." ”

This attitude changed too suddenly, and Gao Ming was a little baffled.

Gao Ming looked around, only to see that the surroundings were quiet all of a sudden. The people around him all stayed away. Even those who greeted Gao Ming before and expressed their enthusiasm also tilted their bodies away, turned their heads, and no longer paid attention to Gao Ming, as if they were avoiding the plague.

Gao Ming turned his head to look at Ding Basi, only to see Ding Basi looking at him in surprise.

Seeing Gao Ming looking over, Ding Basi asked in a low voice, "Brother Gao Ming, are you really from the Wangfu?"

Gao Ming was inexplicable: "Sort of, what's wrong?"

Ding Basi pulled his clothes and said, "Let's go back first, and then talk slowly when we go back." ”

Gao Ming obeyed, and the two got up and left.

The two returned to Ding Basi's courtyard.

Ding Basi asked Gao Ming: "Brother Gao Ming, what is the relationship between you and the Xinwang Mansion in the capital?"

Gao Ming replied: "I live in King Xin's mansion, Prince Xin is my senior." Now, I should be, or I can be said to be a member of the royal palace. ”

Ding Basi sighed: "Before, I only heard that you are from the capital, and I didn't want you to have anything to do with the Xinwang Mansion in the capital. ”

Gao Ming didn't quite understand, and asked, "Xinwangfu?"

Ding Basi looked at Gao Ming seriously, and his expression didn't seem to be fake. Then he asked Gao Ming: "Brother, you really don't know?"

Gao Ming touched his head inexplicably and asked, "What do you know?"

Ding Basi said: "Today's emperor is perverse, brutal, warlike and rejoicing, and conquers everywhere, all because he is held hostage by demons and bewitched by demons. ”

Gao Ming was even more surprised: "Ah? There is such a thing? I have seen the emperor today, it is not like this?"

Ding Basi looked left and right, looked at Gao Ming's face seriously, and said, "Brother, you tell me the truth, have you really seen the current emperor?"

Gao Ming couldn't laugh and cry, and said, "I've really seen it." Today's emperor is gentle and frugal, approachable, where does he seem to be a cruel and unscrupulous person, and the emperor is clear and full of energy, and he does not look like he is being held hostage by demons and bewitched by demons. ”

Ding Basi carefully examined Gao Ming's expression and saw that Gao Ming's expression was sincere, not like he was pretending to deceive. In addition, since they have been getting along for several days, Gao Ming does not look like such a hypocritical person, Ding Basi nodded immediately.

But he still didn't believe it, and asked Gao Ming: "Brother, how much do you know about the emperor?"

Gao Ming hesitated and said, "If you want to say that you understand, you really can't talk about it, we have only met a few times in total." It's just that he doesn't look like you're what you say. ”

Ding Basi immediately said: "Look, you don't know too much, right? That demon and demon skills are extremely high, and ordinary people have seen the emperor on both sides, how can they tell the difference?"

Gao Ming was stunned for a while, and after pondering, it seemed that there was some truth.

Could it be that he was really deceived?

Gao Ming suddenly remembered that he had heard the conversation between the emperor and Bai Sheng before, and Heng Sun Kingdom was indeed fighting everywhere. However, Bai Sheng dissuaded the emperor, and the emperor listened to it and accepted it.

Gao Ming saw that Ding Basi had a nose and eyes, and it was really difficult to make a decision for a while.

Gao Ming thought about it for a moment and asked, "Even if that's the case, what does that have to do with the Xinwang Mansion?"

I, Gao Ming, am not familiar with the emperor, what did the emperor do, why should I let Gao Ming take the blame for him in this poor and remote place?

I only heard Ding Basi say: "Brother, are you familiar with Prince Xin?"

Gao Ming was shocked, Prince Xin and I?

Gao Ming was a little unsure. This has also lived in the palace for a long time, Prince Xin is approachable, kind, and has the demeanor of a senior, but it is a bit unfathomable. Gao Ming was also a little unsure, whether this Prince Xin was what he knew?

Seeing Gao Ming's shocked and uncertain appearance, Ding Basi stabbed his arm and asked, "Brother, do you know who this demon who is holding and bewitching the emperor?"

Gao Ming was confused, his head turned a little for a while, and he asked stupidly, "Who?"

Ding Basi quietly approached and said, "Prince Xin is the demon!"

"Huh?" Gao Ming's heart trembled.