Dawn of a New Era

Three o'clock in the morning.

The alarm clock suddenly rang harshly.

Chen Shouyi opened his eyes, quickly pressed the alarm clock, got up and got dressed.

After washing in the bathroom, he took Shell Girl with him, picked up the sword and went out and went downstairs.

Before Zhu Xueqing came out, Wang Lie had already got up.

At this time, he was in the living room, practicing the thirty-six exercises for warming up, which was the second-optimized version of the book of knowledge he passed on.

Chen Shouyi was a little surprised, he didn't expect someone to practice at last.

After finishing a set, Wang Lie breathed a sigh of relief. When he came back to his senses, he saw Chen Shouyi next to him. His face couldn't help being a little unnatural, but he quickly adjusted his mentality, and humbly asked, President Chen, please give me some pointers.

You've practiced very well. Chen Shouyi said casually, feeling that his attitude was a bit perfunctory, so he continued, It's just that the connection of movements is not smooth enough. Don't practice in one routine, the effect will be better if you connect them together.

Wang Lie's eyes lit up, and he tried it immediately, but he was interrupted before half of the practice, and said self-deprecatingly: The Chen-style body training method you modified is too difficult, and I just practiced it not long ago. !

Chen's body training method?

Chen Shouyi's eyes lit up, the name was good.

I used to be like this, just practice more!

The two chatted while waiting, and within a few minutes, Zhu Xueqing also finished washing and came down.

A few people ate some supper brought by the soldiers, and then went out in the dark.

...

The wind was biting cold outside, and occasionally snowflakes fell.

The road surface is hard, as if solidified into a solid stone.

Shankui Province is located in the northwest, and its winter is colder than that of Jiangnan Province.

Especially now that it is still late at night, almost thirty or forty degrees below zero, it is completely freezing.

Fortunately, the weakest martial artist here is also a martial artist with strong vitality, so he is not afraid of this kind of wind and cold for a short time.

The crowd covered their heads and went on their way,

From time to time, they pass by uninhabited villages.

In order to curb the spread of terrorist forces, just in case, the population in the fringe areas has been relocated on a large scale, and even the nearby mountain peaks have been burned. It looks deserted and desolate, with no trace of popularity.

The people did not take the main road, but moved quickly along the rural trails.

I met a shadow creature in front of me last time! Zhu Xueqing reminded.

Chen Shouyi heard the words and looked forward. There was darkness in the distance, and nothing could be seen at all?

However, within half a minute, Chen Shouyi keenly felt a trace of malice. He turned his head suddenly, and saw a blurry figure hiding in the shadow of the corner not far away.

It lay on the ground like a beast, and its body seemed to have become a little blurred, merging with the shadow.

If you don't pay attention, it is easy to be ignored.

What the hell is that?

He took a single step and walked more than ten meters away in an instant. The shadow just wanted to escape, but it was already too late.

A big hand easily grabbed its neck and lifted it up.

Its body is covered with scales of black halo, which is extremely permeable, with sharp black claws on its hands and feet, a pair of gray-yellow eyes, with a kind of tyranny and ferocity, exuding evil and horror all over its body breath.

Almost like a monster in a nightmare.

It has no resemblance to humans at all.

If he didn't know that this was a human change, Chen Shouyi would have thought it was another species.

At this time, Zhu Xueqing and Wang Lie also quickly came over.

That's what we saw! Wang Lie said.

I hope it's all like this. Chen Shouyi said in a deep voice.

It let out a hissing scream and struggled fiercely. Chen Shouyi let go of his hand, and the monster fell to the ground. Before it could escape, a big foot stepped on its head, and with a slight force, there was a crisp bone cracking sound.

The head was crushed instantly.

...

Not long after, everyone rushed to Guangcheng County.

Guangcheng County, a small county with a population of 400,000 to 500,000, is no different from an ordinary county.

It was still dark at this time, and the steam trucks loaded with goods were driving by the side of the road in an endless stream, coupled with the patrol soldiers passing by from time to time, gave Chen Shouyi a vague illusion, as if this was not a dangerous place at all, but An ordinary county town that couldn't be more normal.

Everyone hid in a corner, quietly waiting for a group of soldiers to pass by.

Wang Lie asked: Should we go directly to Tuo'an City, or check the situation here first.

Tuo'an City is the source of everything and also the final destination.

Stay for a day or two and see the situation! Chen Shouyi pondered for a moment, then said cautiously.

For some reason, Chen Shouyi always felt that the whole city was filled with a gloomy and manic atmosphere.

Be careful there is no big mistake.

Okay! Wang Lie didn't have any objection.

It is a customary rule that warriors are strong. If you want to fight for power and profit, you must be prepared to be in danger, and others will not help you, or even throw yourself into trouble.

This is not psychological darkness, but the wisdom of survival.

An old martial artist like him understands this truth better.

It was getting brighter.

Several people actually found an open hotel on the side of the road.

Three private rooms?

An obese young woman wrapped like a zongzi glanced sleepily at the three of them, covered her mouth and yawned, and said, Bring me your residence permit, fifty for a single room, and a deposit of one hundred for each person.

Is it okay if you don't have a residence permit? If you have an ID card, can we add money? Chen Shouyi said.

In order to prevent the wanton spread of cults, the population cannot move freely nowadays, and a letter of introduction from the unit is required to go to other places.

The fat young woman lost all sleepiness, and immediately turned her face and said, Go, go, don't hurt me, people who confiscate their residence permits will not be confiscated here!

Is the investigation here very strict? Wang Lie stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

Are you from outside? The obese young woman showed a hint of vigilance on her face.

We are from the government, and we are here to investigate the situation here. I hope you can cooperate honestly. Wang Lie took out a martial artist certificate and said seriously.

Wang Lie's burly and powerful figure, combined with the golden national emblem on the martial artist certificate, immediately bluffed the young woman.

I... I can't say, you can find someone else, and go! the young woman said incoherently, her face pale.

Why can't you say, is someone threatening you? Chen Shouyi asked from the side.

No...no, I don't know anything...I'm just an ordinary person, don't ask me... She stepped back, looked around suspiciously, then turned and ran.

Several people looked at each other, with helpless faces, and exited the hotel.

Same as the villager last time! Zhu Xueqing said solemnly.

They seem to be afraid of something? Wang Lie said, Do you think it's those shadow monsters?

It should be the source of fear! Chen Shouyi said, feeling inexplicably depressed, he let out a breath: Since the order here is still there, go directly to the county government here!

Alright! Wang Lie said.

Several people were walking on the street, Chen Shouyi looked up, the sky was all red, and the bright red light in the morning was like a fire.