Chapter 62: Flower Dew Hidden in the Mist
The meeting between Bai Yunxiu and Cao Jinxing was full of coincidences. The only ones who knew that she gave the [Anti-Poison Pearl] and [Holy Yuan Pill] were the disciples of Taiyi Sect of Xuanwu Mountain who were at the top of the mountain at that time.
In Miaojiang, if Bai Yunxiu had not informed the others in advance, no one would have known the connection.
His identity is credible.
but……
"How do you know it was me?"
Cao Jinxing was surprised and asked, "Although my trip is not a secret, she probably doesn't know about it. Why would she tell you in advance and ask me to prove it for you?"
Wen Yulin said, "The Five Immortals Sect has a clear order that if a disciple sends a token of trust to an outsider, it must be recorded in the book, even the Spirit Snake Envoy is no exception. You have the [Poison Avoidance Pearl] of our sect on you, and your appearance is so obvious. I actually recognized you at the inn last night."
"Oh it's you……"
Cao Jinxing suddenly realized, "I just felt something was wrong. It was you who hid behind Yanzhu and spied on us yesterday."
The aura was very faint and non-hostile, so he thought it was Gu Yanzhu at the time. But now it seems that it was Wen Yulin who was using Gu Yanzhu as a cover and hiding behind him!
"Your Excellency is very perceptive."
Wen Yulin praised: "Please don't be offended. Because of Wu Mengshan, the masters are very hostile to my sect, so I can only find another way. Fortunately, it is the masters who came, so I dare to show up."
Wan Tong has Qingming and Baidu by his side, so it is impossible for him to let the people from the Five Poisons Sect get close to him.
Peng Zongshun, Xu Qianhu, Tian Xingjue and their gang usually bully the Miao people and act tyrannically. If they had not considered the overall situation, they would have paid the price!
Even if you explain it to them, they won't believe it and it will easily alert them.
Wen Yulin had no other choice but to turn his attention to the reinforcements from the Pacification Office, hoping to explain things through him and find a breakthrough.
"The reason why I waited so long to show up was to confirm with Bai Yunxiu. She is not in Miaojiang now, and it took a lot of time to contact her using the Invisible Falcon. Fortunately, everything turned out as expected. With the adults here, I dared to show up."
Wen Yulin bowed again.
This is a blessing, otherwise it would take an unknown amount of time just to make the government troops trust him.
"Um."
Cao Jinxing nodded and said to Wan Tong and the others, "This man is indeed a disciple of the Five Poison Sect. I can guarantee him. Let's give it a try."
After listening to the conversation, the others almost understood it. Wan Tong said impatiently: "Time is running out, so let's ask this warrior to break the poison miasma!"
"Wait a minute."
Wen Yulin reminded him, "It's not difficult to break the poisonous miasma, but it's hard to climb the mountain and capture the thieves. Laer Mountain is now full of Miao people, many of whom are good at controlling insects and using poison. There are also bronze corpses guarding the mountain, which are extremely powerful. I wonder how you plan to fight?"
this……
In fact, Wan Tong also understood that Laer Mountain was high and densely forested, with countless poisonous insects. Even if the poisonous miasma was eliminated, it would just be back to the starting point. A forceful attack would inevitably result in heavy casualties.
Unless, you set fire to the mountain...
But if this is true, the Miao people will lose the foundation for their survival and the situation will get completely out of control!
By then, let alone collecting wood and repairing mountain roads, the people of Miaojiang will probably fight to the death!
The situation in the entire southwest will deteriorate rapidly and become out of control!
If you want to solve it, you have to seek help from experts...
Just like the one in front of you.
Wan Tong's promotion was not entirely due to his flattery. He still had some broad-mindedness. He put aside his airs and said to Wen Yulin, "You are from the Five... Five Immortal Sect. You are an expert in dealing with poisonous insects. Do you have any magic tricks to protect our soldiers from being harmed?"
Wen Yulin shook his head: "My sect's only treasure for avoiding poison is the poison-avoiding bead. But this bead is extremely difficult to refine. Only one can be obtained in three years. And it can only protect the wearer, not the army... "
Wan Tong sighed in disappointment.
Anxious and helpless.
The others were also at a loss.
"but……"
Wen Yulin changed the subject and continued, "Poisonous insects are not very intelligent, and they are driven by the sound wave internal force. As long as we blind their senses and make them unable to see or smell, they can also avoid the poison."
He untied a purple gourd from his waist and said, "This is the [Mist Hidden Flower Dew] that I taught you to mix. It is colorless and tasteless, but it can confuse the senses of poisonous insects. Just drop a few drops on your body, and even if you stand in a swarm of insects, they will not see or hear anything."
Before anyone could show their joy, Cao Jinxing spoiled the mood by saying, "But?"
“…”
Wen Yulin smiled bitterly, "Lord Cao is a man of few words. [Mist Hidden Flower Dew] does have the effect of avoiding poison, but, as its name suggests, this potion is like morning flower dew, which dissipates easily and cannot be maintained for a long time. This full gourd was not easy to come by, but it can only allow thirty people to maintain the 'Mist Hidden' state for one hour, so..."
The implication of his words was clear.
We have to fight in small groups to capture the thief and the leader!
This is also the best solution at the moment. At least it will not increase casualties among the military and civilians and deepen hatred.
"In that case."
Wan Tong looked at the people below and said, "I intend to select talented people from the army, but I'm afraid that the ones who can take the lead will have to be the few present here. I wonder..."
Qingming and Bai looked at each other.
The two of them have the highest cultivation level, so they can't run away no matter what - Cao Jinxing has been staring at them, so they have no choice but to work hard, so they might as well stand up directly.
Just think of this.
Qing Ming clasped his fists and said, "There is no other way at the moment. Qing Ming is willing to do his best to capture the thief in the mountain! My lord, you can't be without people around you, so let Bai Du stay behind."
Wan Tong nodded: "In that case, thank you for your hard work, Mr. Qingming."
He set the example first, and the others naturally followed suit.
Peng Zongshun, Captain Xu and other officers had no choice but to force the issue: "We are willing to go with you too!"
"very good!"
Wan Tong was overjoyed and looked at Cao Jinxing.
Cao Jinxing turned to Tian Yingchao and Tian Xingjue who were hiding on the side and said, "My two lords, are you unwilling to contribute to the court?"
“No, no, no!”
The two were startled and quickly explained: "You are joking, sir. We are weak and we really have no power..."
"hehe."
Cao Jinxing smiled wryly and said, "You two are too modest. I know you two very well! When you were killing, robbing, bullying men and women, why didn't you complain about your own inadequacy?"
" !!!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the two men changed drastically.
The others couldn't help but show surprise. They didn't expect Cao Jinxing to directly tear their masks apart!
The four Jinyiwei looked calm.
Wen Yulin, on the other hand, raised his eyebrows.
"Master Wan..."
Tian Xingjue and Tian Yingchao quickly asked Wan Tong for help, they were all their own people!
But Wan Tong smiled and said, "You two are the local superiors, and you have the unique skills of Gu Shu. You should indeed do your part."
Um?
The two were really scared this time.
this!
What does it mean?!
Wan Tong looked at them, his gentle face and eyes as deep as the abyss: "Why? Everyone here is willing to do their best, but you two...are you unwilling?"
Under that cold gaze, the two of them trembled all over and suddenly understood something.
They became abandoned!
A discarded pawn used to quell anti-popular anger!
"I am willing to go..."
The two men shivered, bent over and lowered their heads, their eyes rolling around.
They have been abandoned by the government troops! Even if they succeed this time, they will probably be dragged out to give an account. They must find another way to survive!
Snapped!
Before they could come up with a conclusion, Cao Jinxing walked up to them, patted Tian Xingjue on the shoulder, and said, "Why be so angry? This is a good thing to be loyal to the country. Be happy! Don't act like you are being forced to die."
"……yes."
The two of them grinned with difficulty.
"That's more like it."
Cao Jinxing nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "But there is one thing I need to make clear to you two. When you are in the army, you must obey military orders. Those who disobey orders... will be killed, without pardon!"
The last three words are as cold as a knife!
The two of them were heartbroken!
The others were also shocked.
This is a warning!
Cao Jinxing looked at them coldly and said, "If you dare to desert, I will personally send you off!"
Tian Yingchao and Tian Xingjue's bodies went limp and they broke out in cold sweats out of fear.
Cao Jinxing ignored them, turned around, clasped his fists, and said to Wan Tong: "I will accompany you. Please select 20 elite soldiers. Time is running out, so why not set off immediately!"
"good!"
Wan Tong said happily, "Lord Cao is very decisive and I admire you! Baidu, quickly select 20 elite soldiers and leave this operation to Lord Cao for full command."
The emperor's personal army came from the central government. They were not three levels higher than the official, but some were one or half a level higher. Others did not dare to object and responded in unison...
