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Knock knock knock!
In a deep and narrow secret passage.
The sound of horse hooves is getting closer.
Some people looked confused.
After all, in a secret passage like this, people of normal height have to lower their heads when walking.
Where did the horses come from?
However, those who were more familiar with the Blade Demon clan had already changed their expressions.
Valido shouted hurriedly:
"It's the Blade Demon patrolmen - judging from the footsteps, there are at least three bamboo beasts!"
"We have to get out of here first!"
He stared nervously at the leader of the Seraph Arms.
They blocked the way to the secret door.
"Go out and talk!"
Walido said stubbornly.
Unexpectedly, the leader shook his head proudly:
"The Demon Eye City will never be afraid of the cowardly Blade Clan."
"Speaking of which, the Blade Demons have not yet made an official response on whether they will join our camp. If they really come, I will have to question them."
Hearing this.
Walido's brows were almost twisted into knots.
He didn't expect that the people of Demon Eye City would be so arrogant.
Perhaps the success in hunting tumor dragons boosted their arrogance.
They are clearly already at war with the demon dragons.
This side actually wants to provoke the Blade Demon!
But considering that the other party dared to surround and kill the tumor dragon in this generation.
This is enough to prove that they don't take the Blade Demon, which has been in decline for many years, seriously at all!
Under the leader's orders.
All the Seraph armed warriors raised their weapons.
Ji Qiu noticed.
Their main weapon is a two-handed greatsword.
But there are three types of secondary weapons.
One of them is a hand crossbow that emits white light.
This hand crossbow has gone through many enchantments.
The lethality is quite good.
Under the aim of nearly 10 crossbows.
The guards of the sulfur caravan could no longer sit still.
Some held their shields horizontally.
Some people bent their backs.
More people looked at Walido.
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“Get out of the way!”
The Seraph leader roared rudely.
Valido gritted his teeth and stepped aside.
The people behind immediately made way for a narrow path.
After a few seconds.
Six red dots suddenly appeared in the darkness!
That red dot is the eye of the bamboo beast!
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The stick beast is a creature that looks like a spider.
Unlike spiders.
It has many more limbs.
Roots extend from the abdomen and back.
Resembles bamboo joints.
They have horse hoof-like organs at the ends of their limbs.
So when running.
A single bamboo beast can create the sound effect of thousands of horses galloping.
This is the case on flat ground.
Not to mention the secret passage that could easily cause echoes!
The back of the bamboo beast is bulging.
It is covered with barbs and bony fins.
The whole body is covered in a hard keratin shell.
In addition to the soft abdomen -
Because this place is the part where the Blade Demon is attached to the Bamboo Beast!
The Bamboo Beast is different from other mounts.
Although it runs fast, it has good endurance and is very flexible.
But the back is not suitable for riding.
The blade demon has been raising this creature for nearly a thousand years.
Finally, it discovered that it could adjust its shape and attach itself to the belly of the bamboo beast.
This is to gain stronger leg strength and the ability to navigate in complex caves.
It was also with the help of the bamboo beast.
The Blade Demon once established an unprecedentedly large empire in the underground world of the Endless Abyss.
And it has been improved from generation to generation.
The Bamboo Beast has also become dependent on the Blade Demon.
They have degraded all combat-related skills.
Just add points in leg strength and burst.
In the end, it became a harmless mount that could be taken out alone.
But their appearance is really scary.
When we first met.
Even Ji Qiu was stimulated and became more alert.
But it's getting close.
He then realized that these bamboo beasts had no organs or means of attack.
and.
He also discovered that all three bamboo beasts were injured !
The one with the most serious condition was bleeding from the lower abdomen.
When he ran in front of the people from the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce.
It can't stop speed.
Shot to death by an arrow from a Seraph warrior!
At that time.
There was a muffled thud.
The magic crossbow arrow shone through the light.
The bamboo beast, which seemed to have good defensive capabilities, was nailed directly to the stone wall of the secret passage!
Buzz buzz buzz!
A low buzzing sound came from the secret passage.
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"He really killed the Bamboo Beast!"
Some people in the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce whispered secretly.
More people frowned.
It is well known that Blade Demon is petty!
Now the bamboo beast died here.
Everyone present is implicated!
Although the one who will be held accountable is definitely the Seraph warrior who committed the murder.
But it would be very troublesome if someone takes your anger out on you!
After all, no one knows how much of the once glorious Blade Demon's background and temper are left.
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“Times have changed…”
The Seraph leader said leisurely:
"The Blade Kingdom has been destroyed! Now the Demon Eye City rules the world!"
"If it were the rangers from the Blade Kingdom, I would be willing to have a chat with them, but since they are just three beasts, there is absolutely no need to show mercy..."
While talking.
Another Seraph warrior rushed over.
He killed the remaining two bamboo beasts quickly and efficiently.
A strong smell of blood filled the air.
The strength of Demon Eye City exceeded everyone's expectations.
Killing their beloved mounts right in front of the Blade Demons' territory.
This is not much different from getting slapped in the face.
Some deep-minded demons will consider more -
They would wonder if something broke out inside the Blade Kingdom and the news reached the Demon Eye City, otherwise they would not be so unscrupulous while they were at war with the Demon Dragon Clan!
But these speculations are of no help in dealing with the current situation.
Faced with the aggressive Seraph armed forces.
It seems that the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce has no choice but to compromise...
Resistance is unlikely.
The risk level of escort work is completely different from that of fighting against regular troops.
But the gap cannot be easily bridged even with more money.
I felt the determined gazes of everyone.
Walido swore twice.
Then he sighed deeply.
He looked at the other person helplessly:
"What do you want?"
"I've made it very clear!"
The other party was even more impatient than him:
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“Now you are stained with the scent of the death of the bamboo beast.
The Blade Demon will come to you sooner or later——
If the Blade Demon was still there.
Therefore, joining our camp is your only way out.
promise!
Everybody wear this badge!
It cannot be taken off at any time.
And when the will of the abyss asks your camp.
You must speak the name of the Magic Eye City without hesitation!"
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The Seraph leader spread his hands.
One by one, camp badges emitting pure white light flew in front of everyone.
"Put this on and you'll be one of us!"
He said fiercely:
"If anyone dares to take it off, I will definitely find him. You don't want to know what means I will use..."
Everyone looked unhappy.
But people have to bow their heads under the eaves.
In fact, everyone has already made plans to temporarily accept the faction badge.
Anyway, this kind of thing can be solved later.
Unless the Demon Eye City really achieved a crushing victory .
Otherwise, it would be a fantasy to use a badge to tie everyone present to the chariot of the Demon Eye City.
but.
Soon everyone discovered it.
The Seraph leader did not expect that this badge would allow them to stay in the Demon Eye City camp forever.
Because after wearing it.
An unlucky guy screamed on the spot.
Everyone saw an evil ghost with bared fangs and claws appear above his head.
The demon held an apple and a machete.
He held his machete to the hapless fellow's neck.
Then he put the apple in front of his nose.
Then he asked in the deepest tone:
"So... which camp do you choose to support? Are you really willing to fight to the death for it and sacrifice a soul mark?"
“I, I, I…”
The poor fellow looked terribly frightened.
At a loss.
"Answer as I say!"
The Seraph leader cursed.
"Magic Eye City! I support Magic Eye City! I do!"
The demon was originally a member of the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce's entourage.
The suitable position is also a relatively easy clerical job.
Therefore, it is inevitable that the mentality will be a little worse.
"As you wish..."
The evil ghost disappeared into the air.
Next second.
The apple was forced into the unfortunate man's mouth.
"Huh? My strength seems to have increased?"
The poor wretch gets up and stretches his muscles.
I found myself becoming much stronger.
His tail also had a pure white flame.
"This is a gift from the Demon Eye City!"
The Seraph leader said with satisfaction.
He looked at the crowd and said:
"You will also be questioned by the Will of the Abyss. Just answer like he did..."
Everyone's expressions improved slightly.
Only Valido was still unhappy:
"Has your war reached this level?"
"Are you guys trying to gain the leverage to influence the will of the abyss?"
The Seraph leader looked at him in surprise:
"That's right! You know a little too much... But it doesn't matter, as long as you do what I say, I'm not interested in anything else!"
Speaking of.
He waved his hand impatiently:
"Anyone wearing a good badge can go now!"
Everyone in the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce breathed a sigh of relief as if they had been pardoned.
But before everyone could move a few steps.
The Seraph leader blocked Valido's way:
"The goods are left behind..."
His tone was very strong.
Valido's face suddenly turned the color of liver:
"We have done as you said!"
"Then continue to do as I say!"
The leader said indifferently:
"You don't really think I'm going to spit out what I've already swallowed?"
"This is the treasure of Shaqiri Castle! I can't give it to you!"
This time, Valido mustered up unprecedented courage.
He stopped in front of the prisoner-like vehicle:
"If you really insist on having your own way, then the Sulfur Chamber of Commerce will protect our private property at all costs!"
Clank, clank!
Several loyal guards had already drawn their weapons.
The rest are still hesitating.
Only Ji Qiu, who retreated to the corner, showed a hint of suspicion.
These days.
He has had a lot of dealings with Walido.
I'm somewhat familiar with this guy's personality.
Walido is a businessman through and through.
It is simply impossible to fight for so-called private property with one's life.
What's more, his current actions are a bit too fake.
I don’t know if it was Ji Qiu’s illusion.
This guy seems to place particular emphasis on the word treasure!
So much so that a long-lasting echo was formed in the secret passage.
Considering that this escort mission is so important.
It is impossible for the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce not to carefully study the route of the convoy.
In the context of the war between the two tribes, they still chose to pass through here. Even if it was the only way to go, didn't they consider the possibility of encountering the troops of one side?
Ji Qiu shook his head secretly.
Walido must have considered it.
So this scene now seems more like a play!
"What on earth does he want to do?!"
Ji Qiu became more and more curious.
It's time.
The conflict between the two sides became increasingly intense.
They formed a standoff with the prison van as the center.
Several hot-tempered guards had already started shoving and shoving the Seraph warriors.
This action was met with a violent response from the Seraph militia.
Those guards were knocked out immediately.
One of the guards was thrown onto the prison van.
The barrier on the prison van was shaken.
A corner of the magic cloth behind was lifted.
Ji Qiu took a closer look.
There was indeed a figure in the prison van.
And that outline looks very familiar!
A dark shadow.
White flowery pieces of cloth.
If this isn’t Bandage Brother, then who is he?
Ji Qiu stared at him.
The latter seemed to notice Ji Qiu's gaze.
So he turned around.
Bandage looked at Ji Qiu gently.
Somehow.
Ji Qiu also saw a hint of smile in his eyes.
"Why is it you?"
Ji Qiu hurriedly asked in secret using telepathy.
"I, I, I volunteer..."
"The great devil in the castle found me - she told me that she was willing to provide me with enough cursed items that could temporarily offset the power of the curse on me..."
"She also said that she found a place that is especially suitable for me to live in. It is a real cursed land that can absorb the curse power in me... If the curse power in my body is suppressed, even if it is only a little bit, it may be possible to calm down this war that should not have broken out. So I agreed to her invitation..."
Listen to the bandage brother's soft explanation.
Ji Qiu couldn't help but stand in awe.
He really wanted to tell the other person.
The war between the two races may not have been caused by the curse.
But there seems to be no point in doing so.
At the same time, he couldn't be sure that the curse power on the bandaged brother would not affect the game at a higher level.
On the other hand.
It would be fine if City Lord Xia Qirui's goal was just to move the time bomb left in his territory away.
It would be troublesome if there is a deeper conspiracy behind this!
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"I know what you want to say, but I'm used to being used... Conspiracy is commonplace to me!"
Bandage comforted Ji Qiu and said:
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“But I have to try, right?
What if what he said this time was true?
fine!
It couldn't have been any worse for me!
You guys should be careful around me..."
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The words haven't finished yet.
The sounds of fighting ahead became more intense.
Bandage looked at Ji Qiu with some concern.
Ji Qiu's face was full of determination.
He said to the bandage:
"Take care of yourself!"
Then, he disappeared into the shadows in the other party's astonished gaze.
He just ran away deep into the secret passage!
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