Midnight and dawn are the most sleepy and tiring times of the day. Apart from the experienced night owls, the only people who can move around in Ku Mu Territory at this time are a group of non-humans.
In the wilderness leading to the capital city of Fengming Kingdom, several earth rats were standing by a cave in strange shapes.
Led by a giant groundhog, they bathed themselves in the cold moonlight and shook their heads as if performing a strange ritual.
This scene is a bit creepy.
But if you look closely, it is not difficult to find that this nest of groundhogs is very smart. They stay quietly in the moonlight, swaying their bodies rhythmically.
The moonlight spots, like a thin veil of light, wrapped around them, and there were also tiny halos that seeped into their bodies bit by bit.
"Shua"
Two figures suddenly appeared in the wilderness, coming silently and startling the nest of groundhogs.
The leader rushed into the cave.
The others followed suit and hid in the cave, trembling.
They were terrified.
At the same time, they were afraid and cursing the guy who disturbed them from absorbing the moonlight and "practicing".
"I need to take a break."
In the wilderness, Cui Chenghuang took a breath and said to the silent Lao Jiang beside him:
"If we leave Fengyang County, my incense and vows will be reduced by half. Daoist friend, please wait for a few more breaths. The next time I move, I will be able to send you to the capital city."
Jiang Xia nodded.
He lit a cigarette in the night just before dawn, his eyes fell on the cave not far away, and he saw the groundhogs peeking their heads out.
This litter of little animals is quite interesting.
They seem to be absorbing the moonlight.
According to legend, after animals gain intelligence, they will instinctively bathe in the spirit of the spirits of heaven and earth, using a clumsy and primitive method to cleanse their bodies and minds.
After the spirit is fully awakened, there will be an opportunity to transform into a little demon and officially embark on spiritual practice.
The litter of rabbits raised by Shi Liu and the spotted tiger in Fengshan both developed intelligence in this way, but the litter of rabbits was luckier.
According to Pomegranate, they found some spiritual plants and ate them, which made them regain consciousness faster. After the monsters started practicing, they rarely needed to absorb the essence of the sun and the moon except for transforming.
Lao Jiang learned this knowledge from Liu Hui.
"I gave the Qingsi Armor to Ruyue for self-defense, and I only have the Zhanyan Sword and the newly made Lieyang Seal on hand... Alas, there are still too few magic weapons that can be used together.
The incident happened suddenly, I had no gun in my hands, and I was unsure.
I should have brought the silly monster along earlier. With it, I would have no worries about having a meat shield during a fight."
Jiang Xia complained in his heart.
The anger that had arisen when he learned that something was going to happen to Shi Liu had now calmed down, and his mind was working rapidly.
The City God of Gyeonggi is a deity of incense and worship at the realm of truth. Given the weak state of City God Cui now , and a cultivator like himself at the Qi training realm, he is no match for him even with magic weapons in hand.
After fighting with Song Fan at Mo Shuang Mountain before, Lao Jiang had already clearly estimated the limit of his current strength.
Something unexpected happened tonight, and there was no time to make further preparations. It seemed a bit reckless to just jump over it.
"You can't fight hard."
Jiang Xia blew out a puff of smoke, looked back at Cui Chenghuang, and asked:
"Besides Lord Huai'an, do you have anyone else under your command who can fight?"
“No more.”
Cui Chenghuang shook his head and said:
"The bandits are powerful, and the City God of Yanchi County cannot be trusted. I have not had much contact with the other eleven lands around, so I cannot determine their origins."
"What's going on with your Taofuyuan? And what's wrong with you, the City God?"
Lao Jiang took a long puff of his cigarette and said:
"There was a mole among my colleagues, but they didn't find another way to report it, and kept delaying it until now!"
Facing this question, Cui Chenghuang replied quietly:
“I arrived in Fengyang County seventeen years ago.
Do you know, my predecessor, how did he disappear? Do you know that after the previous City God disappeared, there was not even a ripple.
In the report document, there was only a simple sentence: 'died protecting the people.'"
"Um?"
Jiang Xia heard something ominous in these words, and he said:
"Shi Liu said that he had applied to his superior to be the chief inspector to investigate him, but his request fell on deaf ears. According to what you said, the superior you and Shi Liu had met in Taofu Courtyard was also..."
"have no idea."
Cui Chenghuang whispered:
"But I dare not gamble. Fellow Daoist, you must understand that I am also in trouble. If it were not for that gentleman... I would not have risked everything tonight and come to this muddy water."
“I understand.”
Lao Jiang threw the cigarette butt in his hand to the ground, took out two communication stones, glanced at Cui Chenghuang, and activated the first one first.
"Old Wang, are you asleep?"
His greeting was immediately met with Wang Liufu's angry response.
"I'm experimenting with Faraday cages and magnetic fields, don't bother me!"
This tone was very much like an engineering student who was trying to complete his graduation project before the deadline but was unexpectedly interrupted. Lao Jiang waited until Wang Liufu finished his criticism before saying quietly:
"Something happened. It's a big deal."
"How big?"
Wang Liufu replied impatiently.
"The Fengming Kingdom's capital city god has an affair with the Southern Wasteland evil cultivator. If I'm right, he has already defected to the enemy! There's a traitor in Taofu Courtyard, and the most troublesome thing is that I was caught in the act.
It’s too late to withdraw now.”
Jiang Xia took a deep breath and said to the other side of the communication stone:
"Can you contact the headmaster, Mo Jun? If that doesn't work, my confused master will do. At worst, Liu Chu will do!"
"What?"
Wang Liufu was stunned for several breaths before he asked fiercely:
"Are you sure? Junior Brother Jiang, this is not something you can just say casually. If it is true, then..."
"It's true."
Old Jiang glanced in the direction of the capital, and said with emphasis:
"I can guarantee my life. I have to go save people now. I don't trust anyone else, so I can only ask you for help. Please contact the head of the sect, Mo Jun, and ask him to intervene immediately."
"Why are you contacting the headmaster? You are really confused!"
There was a noise from Wang Liufu's side, which seemed to be the sound of a fat monk using a magical wooden kite to fly through the air.
He said to Jiang Xia:
"Do you think that the retreat of the great cultivators in the Seeking Dao Realm can be broken at any time? Even if the Sect Master wants to help, he can't withdraw his soul and return for a while.
Since this is an internal matter of Taofu Court, the people from Taofu Court should be investigated, and you should stay out of it to avoid getting yourself into trouble."
"You think I don't want to?"
Old Jiang glanced at Cui Chenghuang and replied helplessly:
"There is also a suspicion that there is a traitor among the top management of Taofuyuan. Don't worry about how I know this, but I don't believe them now."
"Then wait a minute, I'll go find my master."
Wang Liufu was silent for a few breaths, then said:
"Master has a friend at the Immortal Alliance headquarters, who is said to be all-powerful. But for a matter of this magnitude and with such groundless accusations, it could easily be considered slander.
It is equivalent to you directly offending the majesty of the Immortal Alliance. It is very tricky. If you can really find evidence, Master will not sit idly by. "
"evidence?"
Lao Jiang narrowed his eyes, and after a few seconds, he said decisively:
"Go find Jasmine and ask her to turn on the signal amplifier and the Fengshan relay station, and then wait for my news. Also, mobilize the outer disciples and go to the Yunhuo Cave in Huaidong Prefecture.
It can be basically confirmed that it is the local lair of the evil cultivators.
Since you want to do it, then just kill the rabbits while robbing the grass. Beat one and catch the other. Don't let them escape when they are desperate. Aren't you worried that the outer gate has no face and can't establish your authority?
This time, I will borrow the heads of those evil cultivators from the Southern Wilderness to exchange for some reputation for the sect."
"Someone from the outer sect?"
Wang Liufu thought for a few breaths and said with little confidence:
"I'm afraid they can't do it. Apart from the Ascendants under your command, the others have rarely fought. If they rush into battle rashly, I'm afraid..."
"No problem."
Jiang Xia picked up another communication stone and said to Wang Liufu:
“I’ll get reinforcements .
When our Fengshan Society was first established, we agreed to share the wealth and glory. This time we should all go into battle together. Remember to have the outer disciples go to Kunlun Square first to look for Liu Laosi and Zhu Li.
There are spirit-infused weapons prepared for them."
"good."
Lao Wang also knows that this is a time of crisis.
He was usually indecisive, but when he saw Jiang Xia personally taking action, he quickly made up his mind. The outer sect's business was delayed, and he, as an elder, felt ashamed.
Lao Jiang is right.
If we fight the evil cultivators this time and there are reinforcements, then it will be a good opportunity to improve our reputation.
When Wang Liufu lost contact, Cui Chenghuang asked in astonishment:
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, what are you doing? Didn't you say you were only going to rescue Supervisor Shi Liu? Why are you making such a big fuss?"
"Because I understand one thing: every crisis contains opportunities."
Old Jiang looked back at Cui Chenghuang and said:
"Since we are already at war with them, and they dare to kidnap my people this time, if I don't vent my anger, won't it make Kunlun Fang look incompetent?
Since the war has begun.
This time, we must eradicate them completely, break their heads, and scatter their ashes!
Furthermore.
Mr. Cui Chenghuang, you have good intentions, but this time you have dragged me into this quagmire and I can't get out.
Since there's no turning back, I'm going to give him a good beating. Even if it doesn't work out, as long as this matter gets out of hand, it won't be bad for either you or me.
besides!"
At this moment, Lao Jiang's tone suddenly became cold.
He pointed at Cui Chenghuang's nose without any hesitation, and said in a murderous tone:
"Although we have Mr. Crow as a guarantor, we are still considered family members, but Master Cui, if you play these tricks on me again next time, I will shoot you dead!"
The City God's expression changed slightly.
Just as I was about to refute, I heard Lao Jiang say coldly:
"I just don't believe you didn't know Shi Liu was going to Gyeonggi! Why didn't you remind me earlier? Why did you have to wait until now and calculate the exact time to come to me!
I understand that you have difficulties.
I can understand that you want to protect yourself.
But if my good friend Shi Liu is in trouble today because of you, City God Cui, Lord Cui, I will send you down even if it means turning against the Immortal Alliance.
Buried with it!"
Cui Chenghuang's lips moved.
But in the end, he didn't say a word of defense.
Obviously, his thoughts could not be hidden from Lao Jiang. Perhaps seeing that Shi Liu was very interested in investigating the case and wanted to do something big, he went with the flow.
I don’t know what kind of magic potion Mr. Crow gave him.
This shrewd City God thought that Lao Jiang could solve all the troubles he faced, so he used some tricks to drag Lao Jiang in as well.
"Alas, it is also my bad luck that I was born in this damn place called Fengming Country. It is really a small temple with big evil spirits. There are so many landmines buried in such a small area of ​​three counties!
And I have to step on them one by one!
What the hell!
Jiang Xia was also in a bad mood. After complaining, he grabbed the second communication stone and activated it. Then, the leisurely voice of Ma Tishu, the third bird who had stayed up late to practice Taoism, was heard from the other side.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, is there something going on late at night? Are you talking about the elixirs from the next market? Don't worry, I have already bought a new recipe for the elixir. Now I am fully prepared. I will never..."
"Old Ma, I need your help with something."
Lao Jiang interrupted San Quezi's good mood and said straight to the point:
"I would like to ask you from Sanque Mountain to go to Fengyang County City as quickly as possible. Kunlun Square has already prepared spirit spears, ammunition, and various supplies.
I would also like to ask you, Old Ma, who has a wide range of friends in the local area, to invite my righteous cultivators to go to Yunhuo Cave and intercept those evil cultivators in the Southern Wilderness.
I’m afraid you don’t know, fellow Taoist.
We have now confirmed that our Taoist Yunhuo is one of the demons of the Southern Wilds! He has been lying in ambush in my area for many years, and his intentions are very big. This time, we need your enthusiastic help.
When our Fengshan Association was first established, we said that we would share the prosperity, and now we should stick together.
Daoist friend, if you help me today, I, Old Jiang, will definitely reward you handsomely in the future."
"???"
Old Jiang's words left Ma Tishu with a lot of questions.
He knew that some evil cultivators had recently come to Fengming Country . Immortal Ma Tishu was also a local tyrant, and he even knew something about the Yunhuo Cave.
But he is very smart.
He did not intervene or speak out, obviously not wanting to get involved in this mess.
But now, Lao Jiang had made the matter clear, leaving Ma Tishu with no way of answering him.
Just accept it.
After all, Sanque Mountain is a small sect, and every disciple is trained with great care. If one or two of them are killed or injured, I'm afraid that Immortal Ma will be heartbroken.
But you shouldn't do it.
Jiangxia even moved the Fengshan Society out.
Sanqueshan had just started doing business with Fengshan Market. He and Lao Jiang got along well on weekdays. Moreover, Lao Jiang also gave him a magical medicine.
I owe someone a favor.
Faced with this dilemma, Sanquezi maintained an unspeakable silence.
The shrewd old Jiang, of course, knew what Sanquezi was worried about, so he added fuel to the fire.
He whispered:
"Don't worry about casualties.
This time, the elite outer sect members of my Mo Shuang Mountain will also join the battle. The elders of my sect will personally lead the charge, and my Kunlun Square troops will serve as the vanguard. Even if the enemy is powerful, they will never sell out you, Old Ma.
After this battle, no matter what the result is, all the proceeds from the sale of elixirs at Fengshan Market will be given to you, Old Ma, 10% of the profit!
I know you want to develop Sanque Mountain and officially join the Immortal Alliance, but if you just bury your head in cultivating immortals and work behind closed doors without any prestige...
How long will it take for Sanque Mountain to join the Immortal Alliance?
Everyone knows that wealth and honor can only be achieved through risk. That’s all I have to say.
Think about it yourself, Old Ma."
"Will Mo Shuangshan send an elder to support us?"
Upon hearing that a great cultivator from the Divine Realm had joined the battle, Matishu's tone immediately rose several degrees.
He no longer hesitated and said solemnly:
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, please do not underestimate Sanque Mountain. Although we are a small family, I can still see clearly the difference between good and evil. Don't worry, I will send a message to my fellow Daoists.
Our Fengming Nation's cultivation is not deep, but in this battle against evil cultivators, our Sanque Mountain will definitely not be absent!"
After he finished speaking, the light of the communication stone dimmed, and Lao Jiang finally felt relieved.
Cui Cheng behind him asked doubtfully:
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Wang didn't say just now..."
"Isn't Old Wang himself an outer sect elder?"
Jiang Xia said confidently:
"Could it be that the Outer Sect Elder is not my Mo Shuang Shan Elder? I didn't lie to Lao Ma, he just thought wrong. Well, don't waste time, take me to Jingji City."
"I don't know if that stupid pomegranate can hold on, but it has three magical powers, so I don't think it will be killed that easily, right?"