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Chapter 178 The Hideout of the Ancient Fierce Beast ([-]-character chapter)

Late that night, Nie Zheng and Jia Xiufang sat opposite each other in the study of Jinlin Garden.

At this moment, Jia Xiufang frowned slightly and said, "Marshal, have you sent a letter to Wuye Temple today?"

Nie Zheng nodded and said: "I have already replied to him. In the morning, Wu Sanren also sent someone to bring a letter, saying that we will meet outside the North City Gate early in the morning."

Hearing this, Jia Xiufang said with a worried expression: "On this journey, Commander, you must be careful."

Nie Zheng said disapprovingly: "Of course I know this. By the way, have you inquired clearly about what I asked you to inquire about these two days?"

Jia Xiufang shook her head, and said: "The subordinates have ordered people to ask many local old people in the past few days. They have never heard of such a place as Gulongkeng, including some villagers who grew up near Yangzhou outside the city. I don't know."

Nie Zheng frowned and said, "It seems that Gulongkeng should be a remote and top-secret place, and it's not near Yangzhou City. Otherwise, there's no reason for the local people not to know about it."

Jia Xiufang lowered her head and thought for a while, "Marshal, do you want to send some more people to follow you?"

Nie Zheng waved his hand and said, "No, if this Wu Sanren really has some kind of conspiracy, it will be useless even if we go there with more people. Besides, he can't figure me out. By the way, there is news from Shi Zheng's side." came?"

Jia Xiufang said: "Yes, they went to the seven counties to quell the chaos, and the progress went very smoothly. All the local ruffian bullies who gathered to make trouble and disobeyed the law were all beheaded for public display. Now, the chaos in the seven counties has begun to stabilize. They left troops to guard the law and order, and it won't be long before these seven county towns will be able to restore their usual peace."

Nie Zheng was very satisfied with the efficiency of the administration, and immediately nodded and said: "This administration is really clean and neat, and I am not disappointed. He should return to the city in a few days, right?"

Jia Xiufang nodded and said, "Well, they will go back to the city tomorrow."

Having said that, he paused, as if remembering something, and continued: "Marshal, Madam wrote again yesterday."

Hearing this, Nie Zheng couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and hurriedly asked: "Where are Hongyu and the others now? How long will it take before they can resist Yuanjiang?"

Seeing that Nie Zheng was so concerned about Shen Hongyu, Jia Xiufang couldn't help shaking her head and laughing: "Ma'am, they have already entered Diannan County. As long as they pass Wufeng Mountain, it won't be long before their team of horses and chariots can reach the south bank of Yuanjiang River smoothly." .”

"That's very good. During this period of time, you have to keep in close contact with Hongyu and the others. As long as their chariots and horses arrive at the south bank of the Yuan River, we must go to meet them as soon as possible."

"Yes, sir."

"Okay, it's getting late, you should go back and rest earlier. I will leave Yangzhou City early tomorrow morning. When the time comes, you should pay more attention to the things in the city."

"Subordinates retire!"

Looking at Jia Xiufang's leaving back, Nie Zheng pinched his chin and began to think.

Last time, when he learned from Wu Sanren that the place where Longmang appeared was in the ancient dragon pit, Nie Zheng secretly moved his mind. He wanted to find out the exact location of the ancient dragon pit by himself, and then quietly lead his troops there to hunt down the dragon python. , did not want to go with that unknown Wu Sanren at all.

But judging from the current situation, this plan cannot be implemented.

Ask Jia Xiufang to go around Yangzhou City for him, and inquire everywhere. In the whole Yangzhou City, no one knows where the ancient dragon pit is, and there are many local people whose ancestors have taken root in Annan County for generations. , They have never heard of such a place at all.

It can be seen that the place of Gulongkeng is somewhat mysterious.

It is estimated that except for Wu Sanren, others do not know its detailed location at all.

It seems that if you want to hunt and kill Long Mang, you still have to cooperate with Wu Sanren and ask him to take himself and others there.

Fifty depth charges should not be a big problem against a mere beast. Although this dragon python is an ancient beast, it can still be wiped out by Nie Zheng's modern weapons.

Thinking of this, Nie Zheng shook his head and sighed, and slowly went back to his room to rest.

Tomorrow morning, I will go to Gulongkeng with Wu Sanren, and I have to recover my spirit tonight.

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In the morning of the second day, Nie Zheng got up before the sky was completely bright.

At this time, Niu Meng had already led twenty elite dragons and tigers, waiting outside the door respectfully.

These twenty dragon and tiger elites were all selected by Xu Shijie from more than 3000 dragon and tiger troops. It is said that the martial arts strength of each of them is above the fifth rank, and some of them have even reached the sixth rank. Good samurai.

With such a guard force, there is basically no problem protecting Nie Zheng from going to the Gulongkeng.

Besides, that Wu Sanren only has the strength of a fourth-rank warrior, and any warrior among them can easily subdue him. Therefore, Nie Zheng is not very worried, that Wu Sanren will play tricks halfway.Even if they play tricks, they will not do anything until Long Mang is killed.

But if Nie Zheng hunted and killed the dragon python, it would be good if Wu Sanren didn't mess around. As long as he has any abnormal behavior, Nie Zheng will kill him without hesitation.

After putting on his robe, Nie Zheng walked out the door.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Niu Meng leading twenty elite dragons and tigers, bowing their hands respectfully. "I've seen the handsome man!"

"You are free!"

Nie Zheng glanced at the guards, nodded in satisfaction and said, "Niu Meng, Ma Sandan's snipers, are they ready?"

Niu Meng nodded and said: "The five of them have already prepared, and they are already waiting outside the North City Gate."

Hearing this, Nie Zheng frowned, and said calmly: "Could it be that Wu Sanren is already waiting outside the north gate?"

Niu Meng replied: "That guy was waiting outside the north gate half an hour ago."

Nie Zheng shook his head and smiled, "It seems that Wu Sanren is very impatient."

"Okay, since everyone is ready, let's go!"

Nie Zheng waved his hand, and immediately, under the guard of twenty elite dragons and tigers like Niu Meng, he headed straight for the north city gate.

Soon, Nie Zheng and his group galloped through the city on fast horses. Since it was early in the morning, there were not many pedestrians on the street, so they didn't have to worry about passers-by blocking their way. , just run wildly and accelerate.

A moment later, Nie Zheng, surrounded by Niu Meng and other guards, left the city gate, crossed the suspension bridge, and came to the other side of the moat.

At this time, on the other side of the foggy moat, Ma Sandan and other five snipers had already been carrying sniper rifles and stood respectfully beside their respective horses.

From a distance, Nie Zheng clearly saw that Wu Sanren in a yellow Taoist robe, carrying a green cloth bag, sitting on horseback, looking into the city gate from time to time.When he saw Nie Zheng leading the people out of the city, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly rode his horse to meet him.

"Pindao has met the handsome!"

"Scattered people are free!"

Nie Zheng rode his horse to the front of Wu San's horse, bowed his hands and said, "I've kept the San people waiting for a long time."

Wu Sanren smiled slightly, and said: "Don't be polite, Commander. This time, the poor have a request for the Commander. As long as the Commander agrees to help, it's nothing for the poor to wait for a while."

Hearing this, Nie Zheng nodded, smiled and waved his hands and said, "Since everyone is here, please invite some people to lead the way. Let's hurry up and start our journey."

"Okay, let Pindao lead the way. Let's head west, along the north bank of the Yuan River, and go up..."

Snapped! !

"drive!"

Wu Sanren suddenly raised his whip, and immediately, the yellow horse under his crotch let out a long neigh, and then it opened its four hooves, and galloped towards the distance as fast as the wind.

Seeing this, Nie Zheng and others rode their horses and whipped their whips, and followed closely.

In an instant, dozens of riders galloped away on the wilderness outside the north city gate, and smoke and dust filled the sky on the road behind them.

Under the watchful eyes of the dragon and tiger soldiers stationed on the defense of the northern city, Nie Zheng and the others disappeared into the wilderness in a short while.

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Under the leadership of Wu Sanren, Nie Zheng and other 26 riders galloped all the way. It didn't take long before they arrived at Xifengyuan. Keep running in the direction he pointed.

It has to be said that the terrain on the north bank of the Yuanjiang River is relatively wide and flat, which is suitable for galloping on horseback.

The crowd galloped along the wilderness towards the upper reaches of the Yuanjiang River. After about a day of rushing upwards, the terrain in front of them gradually became rough.

After the sun went down, Wu Sanren discussed with Nie Zheng that they would rest by the river for the night and continue their journey tomorrow morning.

After a day of galloping on horseback, Nie Zheng was already a little overwhelmed, and he deeply agreed with his suggestion.

So, under Nie Zheng's order, Niu Meng and others built a simple tent for Nie Zheng on the spot, and let the commander in chief rest better inside.

Taking advantage of the time when everyone was setting up tents, Nie Zheng rode on a horse and slowly observed the surrounding area.

This area should be the border area of ​​Annan County, at least hundreds of miles away from Yangzhou City.

When we got here, the flat and wide wilderness no longer existed. Nie Zheng stood by the river, raised his head and looked forward. He saw undulating peaks and mountains in front of him, a patch of green peaks and green mountains.

The upper reaches of the Yuanjiang River are jungles and mountains where people are extremely rare. Obviously, the destination Wu Sanren wants to take them to is within the deep mountains and old forests.

But where is the ancient dragon pit where the legendary dragon and python are hidden in the deep mountains and old forests ahead?
Nie Zheng had some doubts in his heart, but he couldn't get a specific location. They were wary of Wu Sanren, and similarly, Wu Sanren also had reservations about Nie Zheng and the others.

Along the way, he only said that the Gulong Pit was within the Desolate Mountains in the upper reaches of the Yuanjiang River, but he didn't say exactly where it was in the Desolate Mountains.
Of course, even if Wu Sanren told Nie Zheng the exact location of their Gulong Pit, they probably wouldn't be able to find it in this vast mountain jungle.

Secluded, the place where the dragon python hides is really secluded enough.

It is estimated that apart from Wu Sanren, few people in this world know where the Gulong Pit is.

But what makes Nie Zheng curious is, where did Wu Sanren know that the hiding place of the ancient fierce beast dragon python is probably from a certain ancient book.

But judging from his familiarity with the road, Wu Sanren should have been to Gulongkeng more than once before, otherwise, he would not be so proficient in the route to Gulongkeng.

Thinking of going into the vast mountain in front of him early in the morning, Nie Zheng was vaguely looking forward to it, but also had some inexplicable worries. He couldn't say what he was worried about specifically.

Maybe it's because the legendary dragon python is too mysterious.

Throughout the ages, there have been countless talented people who have risked their lives just to obtain the legendary dragon python blood egg.

The dragon python, a mysterious ancient fierce beast, may be a desirable but unattainable fetish for some ordinary warriors, but for some powerful people with extreme cultivation, the dragon python is not just a beast. It is an extremely ferocious ancient beast, and at the same time, it possesses a heaven-defying effect that turns decay into magic.

A mere dragon python blood egg can make a warrior with ordinary qualifications improve by leaps and bounds, and have the opportunity to step into the ninth-rank heavenly rank. If it is those martial arts masters who are already top-notch, if they have blood eggs, It is estimated that the strength will improve again, so that there is a chance to touch the legendary "gate to the other side" leading to the way of heaven.

The temptation of the dragon python is so great that it is simply unstoppable.

For an ordinary person like Nie Zheng, after learning about the magic of the dragon python, he was extremely moved. He wanted to hunt and kill it, and then use the blood dragon marrow in its body to change his physique, so that he could also become a kind of dragon python. Famous martial arts master.

Like those stronger masters, it is estimated that Long Mang is more tempting to them. However, without extreme strength, no one has the courage to dare to fight Long Mang, because it is undoubtedly sending them to death.

The reason why Nie Zheng rushed to fight Long Mang's idea was because he had something to rely on.

If he was just an ordinary warrior without the golden finger of Arms Commercial Street, it is estimated that even if Long Mang was lying in front of him, he would have no choice but to turn around and run away.

It's different now, fifty depth charges have already been prepared in the Arms Commercial Street, as long as the dragon python dares to show up, it is guaranteed to float up like a dead fish.

Thinking of this, Nie Zheng smiled lightly, and then rode away from the river bank, ready to go back to see if Niu Meng and his tent had been set up.

At the moment when he turned his horse's head, he suddenly heard a slight sound of footsteps behind him. He turned his head and found that Wu Sanren had come to the shore at some time.

Nie Zheng rode his horse to Wu Sanren's side, pointed to the deep forest in front of him, and asked, "Is the Gulong Pit that Sanren mentioned is within that desolate mountain?"

Wu Sanren nodded and said with a slight smile, "That's right, we'll go into the mountain tomorrow, and we only need to walk through the forest for five days to reach Gulongkeng."

Hearing this, Nie Zheng said calmly, "Sanren have been to Gulongkeng before?"

Wu Sanren turned his head to look at Nie Zheng, sighed softly, and said: "I have been there a few times and saw the birth of the dragon python with my own eyes, but at that time, the poor Taoist only dared to watch from afar, and did not dare to approach at all, because , the breath and coercion it exudes is really terrifying. This is a rare total solar eclipse in a hundred years. It will be much weaker than usual when it is born this time. As long as the commander uses those overwhelming firearms, he will be able to make it It can’t devour the blood eggs with peace of mind, at that time, as soon as the solar eclipse is over, it will definitely escape into the ground, we just need to send people down to pick up the blood eggs.”

Nie Zheng lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said: "Those firearms of mine are so powerful, I'm afraid that when the time comes to shatter those blood eggs, why don't I go back empty-handed?"

As soon as this remark came out, Wu Sanren shook his head and smiled: "You don't have to worry about this commander, dragon python blood eggs are the most flexible things in the world, they can only be blown away, but they can't be shattered, you will understand when the time comes. "

Seeing how miraculous he said the blood eggs, Nie Zheng was very surprised, "After listening to Sanren say so, I am getting more and more curious about the dragon python, and I really want to see it quickly."

Hearing this, Wu Sanren's eyes flashed an imperceptible light, and he murmured: "You will soon see its magic, and you will never be disappointed..."

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(PS: This chapter is [-] words, and the two chapters are merged into one chapter. My father-in-law is a guest at home, so I have to accompany him later. If I have time in the evening, I will point it out)

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