treacherous world

The fish Xiao Sizi mentioned was of course not a live fish jumping out of the water, but a lifelike large catfish carved in stone.

Bai Yutang looked at Zhan Zhao in surprise, "Cat..."

Zhan Zhao smiled faintly, "I've never been here before!"

Bai Yutang laughed, "Then you remember, why? Born?"

"No!" Zhan Zhao told Bai Yutang as if he had finally figured something out, "I remember it, I've heard it!"

"Listen?" Bai Yutang was puzzled.

"At the end of the desert, there is a sea with boats moored. In the middle of the sea is a silver city floating in the clouds. The monarch in the city has ingenuity and talent that is hard to match in the world. There are treasures that cannot be found in the world. It is a place where only gods live, a real fairyland on earth."

Bai Yutang frowned slightly, "It sounds like words to coax a child."

"It's true that I heard it from my elder brother when I was young." Zhan Zhao said, "I was about three or four years old at that time, and I couldn't sleep when I was young, and my elder brother would tell me stories by my bedside, basically what the city was like. "

Bai Yutang frowned, "Is there anyone who would fool a child with such a boring thing?"

"So I don't have any impression." Zhan Zhao spread his hands, "He said that there is a sculpture at the gate of the city, which is the symbol of this city..."

"Catfish?" Bai Yutang had a complicated expression on his face, "How can a catfish be used as a symbol for such a beautiful city?"

Zhan Zhao couldn't laugh or cry, "Who said it was a catfish!"

"what is that?"

"It's the thing that catches the catfish!"

As soon as Zhan Zhao finished speaking, he heard the fourth son say again, "Eagle!"

I saw that the statue seemed to have collapsed, lying on the ground, and the first thing to be dug out was a fish. The catfish was in a state of struggling in the water. The pair of sharp claws on the back of the fish turned out to be a big bird with spread wings, which was grabbing and jumping out. Fish on the water surface.

But this bird... how should I put it, doesn't seem like an eagle.

"Jin'er, that's not an eagle." Xiao Liang said suddenly, "That's a falcon."

While talking, Xiao Liang took out the jade pendant he was wearing and showed it to the fourth son.This piece of jade pendant was left to him by Xiao Liang's parents, and it can be regarded as a token left to him by his clan. It is a treasure of the Falcon Department, but the appearance of the Falcon is slightly different, and the statue dug here seems to be a little more primitive.

With thousands of experienced diggers digging continuously for nearly two hours, a silver-white ancient city at the bottom of the sea of ​​bones appeared in front of everyone.

The nature of the clawed civet helped a lot. The stone and scissors first helped to loosen the hard ground, so the work was basically completed in a short time.

The ancient city in front of me is very complete, but at the same time there are some tilts. How should I put it, it seems to have fallen from a high place.People can't help but think of the spectacle in the mirage just now.If that ancient city suddenly fell from the clouds, fell into the sea, and sank to the bottom... it might have maintained this form.

"How could the city float on the clouds?" Zhao Pu stroked his chin and looked at the entrance of the city gate curiously.

Gongsun grabbed his sleeve with one hand to prevent him from sneaking in impulsively. This place is very evil, and Zhao Pu still needs to control the overall situation. Now that the enemy is in front of him, he can't be allowed to mess around.

Bai Yutang asked Zhan Zhao, "Did Zhan Hao tell you about this city in detail? Why would he know?"

Zhan Zhao shook his head, and said helplessly, "When I was young, I didn't like listening to him tell stories. As you said, every time he told something very boring, I prefer to listen to grandpa telling stories about Jianghu."

Bai Yutang was also a little helpless, it was not easy for Zhan Zhao to remember.

"I still remember some things." Zhan Zhao rubbed his chin and said to himself, "When my brother talked about this city before, he always said one thing."

"What?" Seeing Gongsun holding Zhao Pu's arm with both hands, Bai Yutang turned to ask them for help.

"Brother seems to always say, it's a pity that he was just a little bit short, otherwise he would definitely become a pearl that will be chanted forever."

Bai Yutang felt a little strange when he heard it, "What pearl?"

Zhan Zhao shrugged, saying that it happened too long ago, and he was young at that time, so he didn't know if there was any deviation in his memory.

"Marshal think twice!"

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At this time, He Yihang's bitter voice came from the front.Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang raised their heads, and sure enough, the poor butler's lieutenant general was pulling Zhao Pu who was about to enter the ancient city, "What should you do if you go in?"

Zhao Pu really wanted to kick him, "It's been sealed for 1000 years, so there are goblins inside?"

"What if there is!" He Yihang held on to prevent him from leaving while looking at Gongsun eagerly. At this time, only Gongsun can hold Zhao Pu.

Gongsun was so embarrassing, of course he also dragged Zhao Pu to prevent him from entering, but Zhao Pu was the commander in chief of the armed forces after all, and he belonged to his family members, if he said so in front of so many generals, he would listen to Zhao Pu, worse than the lieutenant general. Well, what that person has to say about Zhao Pu behind his back will affect his reputation.In fact, this is Gongsun thinking too much. In fact, no one in the Zhao family knows, and Zhao Pu listens to Gongsun without listening to anyone.

"Cough cough."

Just when everyone was at a stalemate, they heard the sound of coughing with majesty. He Yihang heard it was just the sound of nature. When he turned his head, under the dark night, he could only see the two white circles of his eyes...

Bai Yutang suddenly turned around and whispered to Zhan Zhao, "Is it my eyesight? Mr. Bao seems to be darker again!"

"It's indeed a bit dark, and you know it's too sunny along the way." Zhan Zhao nodded.

Bai Yutang was a little surprised, "Will it turn white if it's not exposed to the sun?"

Zhan Zhao suddenly held his chin and thought, "My lord, I don't know what it looks like..."

"Does the crescent moon on the forehead look weird?"

"It's true, and if it's white, it may be very majestic."

"Did you tan on purpose?"

"Cough cough."

Bao Zheng coughed again, and looked at Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang speechlessly. The two reunited after a long absence, obviously a little over excited.

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang immediately restrained themselves a little, exchanged glances with each other, turned their faces to look at the ancient city, and there was a smile on the corners of their mouths and eyes.

Don't tell anyone with bad eyesight, anyone with bad eyes can tell that Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang are in a good mood.

Everyone didn't see what happened to Bai Yutang these past few days, but Daxia Zhan was out of his mind all the way, his reaction was not a little bit slow, and he was forgetful, in short, he was depressed.

Bao Zheng was a little worried about Zhan Zhao, but today he saw one blue and one white mixed together again from afar today, and sure enough... he became much more lively, and Zhan Zhao was no longer in a daze.At this moment, they are pairing up with each other to talk poorly. Speaking of which, these two are usually serious people. Although Zhan Zhao has a cheerful personality, he is very kind, let alone Bai Yutang. It is normal not to laugh or make a sound for a few days However, when the two of them were sandwiched together, they looked like three and a half year old babies, noisy and naughty, without the consciousness of being a hero at all.

"Master Bao!"

He Yihang saw the savior, and knew that only Bao Zheng could stop Zhao Pu, so he hurriedly asked for help.

Bao Zheng also understood the truth, and said, "Your Highness has a noble status, so you shouldn't put yourself in danger."

"You are not allowed to risk yourself." Zhao Pu's ears were callused when he heard this sentence. Every time someone read him that way... But he was holding Chen Wang's gold medal in his hand, and the gate of the ancient city was ajar, allowing him to If you don't go in and check it out, how can you sleep and eat well?

"Let's go." Bai Yutang said, "I'm more familiar with the mechanism, and the cat also knows a little bit about it."

Zhan Zhao nodded.

"I'll go too." Xiao Liang understood Zhao Pu's intentions very well, "Master, no matter who is inside, I will get it out for you."

Zhao Pu felt relieved and nodded, "Okay!"

"I..." Before the fourth son could say "I want to go too", Gongsun mentioned his collar, "You are not allowed to go!"

The fourth son continued to pout, watching Zhan Zhao and the others light the torches and walk to the gate of the ancient city.

Zhe Ying and Zi Ying also lit torches to follow, and just as everyone was about to enter, Hui Ying landed beside Zhao Pu and whispered something to him.

"Oh?" Zhao Pu laughed when he heard it, "The news is really good."

Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang looked back at Zhao Pu, Zhao Pu nodded lightly, signaling them to continue and not to worry.

Bai Yutang poked around the entrance with a torch, and found that there was no trap ambush, so he glanced at Zhan Zhao.

Zhan Zhao said softly, "According to the description of the eldest brother, this is a palace. It is for people to live in, not a tomb. There is no mechanism or danger mentioned. It is only mentioned that it is beautiful."

Bai Yutang nodded, holding the torch, he and Zhan Zhao entered together with Ziying, Zheying and Xiaoliang, and Jianzi followed. It would be more convenient to carry it, and he would not be afraid of accidents like landslides.

When everyone entered, Zhao Pu smiled faintly.

Gongsun next to him couldn't help asking, "What happened?"

"Oh." Zhao Pu waved his hand, signaling Hui Ying to go back, and explained to Gongsun, "Hui Ying was letting the wind out, saying that there were fire lights in the outer circle, and there were people approaching, so he went to take a look. Liao, Xixia and Tubo were all I sent someone here, it seems that I have received the wind."

Gongsun nodded, Zhao Pu dug three feet in the sea of ​​bones, it is understandable that such a big movement alarmed the three families, but as Zhao Pu said, it was indeed a bit quicker.

"My lord." Bao Zheng asked Zhao Pu in a low voice, "The other party may also be looking for this ancient city..."

"It should be, but I don't know if the previous dispute has something to do with this city, so it's better to say something." Zhao Pu looked around as he said, looking for someone, and at a glance... saw that he was holding his stomach and climbing up with difficulty. Gao Po, Grand Master Pang who is walking over here.

The corner of Zhao Pu's mouth slightly raised a little, and he stretched out his hand to give him a hand.

Pang Ji originally went out with Bao Zheng. Mr. Bao is usually in good health and pays attention to exercise, so he walks with wind and at a fast speed.Taishi Pang is so fat... It took me a long time to get here.But Zhao Pu's help made Pang Ji feel flattered and frightened at the same time.He has dealt with Jiu, who was surnamed Zhao, and his son-in-law's surname is Zhao... This royal family of the Zhao family is usually absent-minded, but it's not good!Zhao Pu will help him, there must be something for him to do.

Taishi Pang also knows how to do it, so he hastened to say a few polite words.

Zhao Pu showed Pang Ji a general look at the ancient city, and Pang Ji was also taken aback, then Zhao Pu pointed to the distance again, and saw the lights and horses becoming more and more clear.

Bao Zheng poked Pang Ji and raised his eyebrows, "I want you to chat with others."

Who is Taishi Pang, as soon as he saw the cavalry, he knew what Zhao Pu wanted him to do.

Although they came to the border this time, the cause of the incident confuses everyone. Now that they have found the ancient city first, they can be regarded as the first opportunity. Of course, they must use this opportunity to bargain with others, and say When it comes to things like bargaining, cheating and abducting, of course Pang Ji will go out!

Pang Ji grinned, and patted Zhao Pu's hand that was supporting him, "Don't worry, my lord, I have a trick! But... the lord also needs to support me, so that I can act like a tiger."

The voice was quite loud, and the surrounding soldiers could hear it clearly, Bao Zheng shook his head - Pang Ji's flattery, it was the credit of Zhao Pu to get things done, he was just pretending to be powerful.All the soldiers of the three armies listened to it, and they didn't feel so disgusted with Grand Master Pang anymore.

Zhao Pu nodded with a smile. Pang Ji is worthy of being a sycophant, a benchmark among treacherous ministers, knowledgeable, witty, smart and tactful, capable of doing things and talking. No wonder Zhao Zhen smiled when he saw him. Close one eye.Even Bao Zheng, who is so upright and upright and can't rub the sand in his eyes, is lenient towards him because he knows that this big crab is a rare crooked talent and has great usefulness.

Pang Ji puffed out his chest, and the score was put on, and he walked forward with his belly straight.

Zhao Pu asked Ouyang to send [-] elite soldiers to block the road at the other end of the sea, so that the other party could see the movement here but not the ancient city.

When the formation is set up, the opponent is basically nearby.

Zhao Pu led the crowd to set up a few chairs opposite the sea of ​​bones, and watched the scenery while sitting on the moon. By the way, he asked the soldiers to barbecue for supper, so that the bonfire should not be wasted.

Sitting on the stone back, the fourth son stretched his neck and looked into the distance, only to see someone approaching.The fourth son found out that he knew each other, and stretched out his hand to say hello, "Little mouse!"

Zhao Pu gave a dry laugh.

The Xixia people on the opposite side came the fastest, and Li Yuanhao was leading the team.The king himself ran out, Xixia is not close to here, it can be seen that he himself is wandering outside.Li Yuanhao is a person who can't get up early without profit, and Zhao Pu knows him very well, he is cruel and insidious, and he is more greedy for pleasure.What is it that requires him to be so active and personally involved?Getting more and more curious.

Li Yuanhao naturally saw the situation here, and the fourth son, chubby, waved to him, and he also nodded to him as a greeting.The little fourth son's fame in the desert is second only to Zhao Pu. Everyone knows this baby. He has heard of the name even if he has never seen a real person. It is another kind of legend...

Arriving with Li Yuanhao, Han Changzai and Princess Yan, representing Tubo, and on the other side... Yeluming, who is busy with the world.

Seeing Yeluming, the fourth son became even more excited, and waved his hands, "Eggy!"

The nickname Yeluming was given by the fourth son, and of course it came from Zhao Pu's mistreatment of him.Yeluming and Gongsun Zhaopu have some grudges, it happened many years ago, and it's not a secret.Under the vigorous publicity of the fourth prince, everyone in the desert now thinks that the fourth prince's real name is Yeludan.Yeluming shook his head, seeing that Zhao Pu was well prepared, it seemed that this time would be difficult.

Gongsun asked Zhao Pu in a low voice, "The three families are all here, guess what the grand master said?"

Zhao Pu shook his head, carried the fourth son over and put him on his lap, Bao Zheng also found a chair and sat down, and smiled at the two of them, "Don't worry, Lao Pang can't do anything else, he will take the second place and no one will take the second place." One, let's wait and see a good show."

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"What kind of stone is this? Why is it this color?" Ziying looked around as she walked.

There is some damage at the entrance of the ancient city, but the exquisite murals on both sides of the long corridor are still very clear. The most amazing thing is the texture of the ancient city. There seems to be some silver powder in the white stone, so the whole city will give people a sense of beauty. Silvery feeling.This stone city has been buried underground for so long, and the sand and soil nearby are a little damp due to groundwater, but the strange thing is that the walls are clean and brand new, not to mention moss stains, not even a little dust, which is really incredible.

Bai Yutang stretched out his hand and touched the wall lightly, and it also felt smooth and smooth, as well as cool.

"I've never seen this kind of stone." Zhe Ying stretched out his hand, but before his fingers touched the wall, suddenly, he heard a "click" from the end of the dark corridor ahead.

"What sound?" Ziying frowned

At this time, Xiao Liang suddenly tugged on Zhan Zhao's sleeve, and pointed to the scissors beside him.

I saw that Scissors was squinting his eyes at this moment, looking at the end of the dark corridor ahead, a bunch of hair on his back was standing up, ears were also standing up, and his expression was concentrated.

"It can't be so evil..." Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang.

Bai Yutang stared at the end of the dark corridor for a long time before saying, "Someone..."