ghost city

In a dark night with no stars, only a waning moon looms across the sky.The night wind blew through with cold air, making the dead branches rustle.

The young man was sitting alone under a dead tree, his head raised proudly, his blue eyes were facing the cold moon.His face was as pale as ice, bloodless, as transparent as glass, and the dim moonlight seemed to be able to penetrate his face.

The noise over the forest gradually subsided, and the moonlit night returned to its original silence, but there was ambiguity surging in the oppressive darkness.

Knowing what was going on over there, the tightly pursed lips were slightly loosened, and the man pulled the corners of his lips uncomfortably, and tightened the white robe outside the silver armor, as if he was very cold.

It was a winter night in Chudi.

The man was still looking at the night sky, and smiled bitterly: Even if the moon in a foreign land is full, it is not as beautiful as the moon in the homeland, right?What's more, it's a waning moon?

Unfortunately, he can no longer see the full moon in his homeland.

"Young Master!" An impatient call came from the forest.

The man's thoughts were withdrawn, and he turned his head to look at the person who came: "Ah Yao?"

The footsteps of the visitor were very hurried, and the dead branches rattled and snapped when they stepped on them.His face slowly emerged from the darkness.The moonlight shone on a blue-black face, his eyeballs protruded slightly, his beard was knotted around his chin and cheeks, he was panting, but no cold air escaped.

"Young Master, why didn't you tell Meng Yao when you left? I searched the edge of the forest for a long time before I saw you." He bowed his hands to the man under the tree as a salute, and then stood up straight.

The man was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "The women in Chudi are so enthusiastic, why don't they have fun in time?" He looked at Meng Yao with a faint smile on his ice-like face.

Meng Yao froze in place all of a sudden, his face full of embarrassment, he hesitated for a long time before he stammered and said: "It's not like you don't know that Xiuying has been dead for more than ten years, how can I... "

The man waved his hand to block his words. He just asked casually and didn't care about Meng Yao's explanation.

"Sit down." He cleared a space.

Meng Yao shook his armor and sat cross-legged beside the man.He has followed the young master for many years, knowing that the young master doesn't care about etiquette.

"After clearing away the remaining ghost army in Chu, those women don't have to suffer anymore." The man said lightly, as if he didn't feel the joy of victory.

Meng Yao listened silently and didn't answer, he was just puzzled: the son has always been strict in military discipline, never allowing soldiers to harass the people, why is he so conniving today?

Of course the man understood what Meng Yao was thinking.

"The soldiers have been with me for a long time and have suffered a lot. Most of these women's husbands died in battle. Since they want to, it doesn't matter if they indulge once." "His pupils suddenly constricted, and a sharp look appeared on his face.

Meng Yao didn't reply, and the two were silent for a while.

"The land of Qin can't be moved yet. Except for the area of ​​Dai and Yanmen, the ghost troops from other places have been subdued. The next step..." Meng Yao suddenly said.

"That old thief Guo Kai will definitely play to the city lord and force me to attack Daidi. I'm afraid I will have to fight that man." The man clenched his fists tightly, with a ferocious hatred showing between his brows .

Speaking of Guo Kai, how could he not hate him?This traitor caused troubles in the Zhao country during his lifetime, and made waves in Youwang City after his death, trying his best to get rid of him.

"My lord, what countermeasures do you have?" Meng Yao leaned forward slightly, with worry appearing on his face.

"Let's withdraw the troops and go back first." The man sighed, then took out a piece of jade from his armor and spread it in the palm of his hand.

The jade looks very strange, some places are round, some places are sharp, it is hard to tell what shape it is, as if it is a broken corner of a large piece of jade.But it has a shiny luster flowing all over it, as if it contains some kind of hidden power.

Straits of white smoke appeared out of thin air, and then drilled into the jade like a vortex.The white smoke became thicker and thicker, constantly appearing and being sucked into the jade, the jade shook uncomfortably and made a strange buzzing sound, and the white smoke pouring in seemed to burst it.

After a long time, the white smoke slowly faded, and the jade returned to its original appearance.

"Look, there is only one broken piece of my soldier talisman." The man stared at the jade in his hand, and said lightly, "Over the years, I have fought in the old land of the Six Kingdoms, and every time I subdue a ghost army, I have to follow the request of the city lord. , cut off a corner of the tiger talisman and placed it in the tombs of the kings of various countries, and already spent six yuan. I really don’t know what he intends to do?”

"But I know that the city lord has never believed me. If he wants to cut down my military power, why bother?" The man added. "Now I only have my guards at my disposal. They can't command the whole army, so what are they called foreign generals!?" His anger broke out again out of thin air, and he smashed his fist deeply into the hard ground.

Meng Yao looked at him, the corners of his mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.He knew that the new troops conquered over the years were incorporated into the city guard army and were under the control of the city guard Liao Qiang.In fact, Liao Qiang could only command the troops, but did not have the right to deploy them. On the other hand, the Tiger Talisman was in the hands of Guo Kai, the inner government.But as the foreign general who holds the highest military power, the young master can only control the army under his guards - those children from the old country who vowed to follow him to the death.Even the ghosts of the ghost army that Yushi had just subdued would fall into Liao Qiang's hands at that time.

"My lord, we can no longer be so submissive." Meng Yao thought for a long time before finally speaking.

The man was shocked when he heard the words, and suddenly turned to look at Meng Yao.He understood what Meng Yao was implying.

Meng Yao took a breath, lowered his eyes slightly, and continued: "Although Liao Qiang commanded the city guards, he was brave but not resourceful. He was greedy for small profits, and he has become Guo Kai's lackey. With the military power in our hands, everyone knows what we want to do next. We can no longer be passive."

The man's blue eyes kept staring at him, and after a while, he slowly said: "I just want to wait for him to act, I must seize this opportunity, otherwise all the humiliation three years ago will be in vain!"

The guards in black and heavy armor walked by outside Xianyang city, adding a touch of chill to Han Ye.The dim moonlight shone on the rough and thick city wall, creating a grayish black.The guards on the battlements also watched closely all around, alert to all intruders, and vowed to defend their empire to the death.

But there are always some people that these ordinary soldiers cannot guard against.No matter how tight the net is, fine sand will still pass through.

Upstairs, the night wind was getting stronger and stronger, blowing the boy's clothes, but it couldn't blow away his frowning brows.The strange prints on the face set off the blue pupils, which seemed to have a strange aura.He looked at the night sky with blank eyes.

He hates the starless night, especially the overwhelming arrogance of the silver moon, even if it is only a waning moon.

There was still a feeling of numbness in his right wrist, and he did not see any reaction in his hand after several exercises.

Gai Nie's sword cut off more than his tendons!

"Master Xinghun, he has already been brought here." The subordinate did not know when he had come behind him, and reported in a low voice.

"Go down." Xinghun ordered lightly, then turned and walked towards the inner room.

On a night without stars, the light on the top wall is also extremely dim.When the sky is full of stars, this inner room is also brilliant.But tonight, the whole room was only shrouded in hazy silver light, so dim that he could barely see the humble figure in the corner.

He walked quickly to the shadow and lifted her chin.

hateful!Her face was like soft fine sand in her hands, and she couldn't catch it at all as it slipped by.

The man seemed to understand his emotions and raised his head consciously.But in the blurred light, Xinghun seemed to be able to see her mocking smile.

"If you don't have light, you're nothing but a waste!" Looking at that face, Xinghun added evil words.

"This light is enough for you to recognize me, Master!" The girl's voice was a little hoarse, "It's just that, in front of you, I have always been a waste."

"After two years in Hell, you still haven't changed your nature!" Xinghun put down his hand and frowned in disgust.

"Hehe, that's right, Master!" The girl raised her blurred face and looked up at Xinghun, "But I guess, something must have happened to make you have to endure my temper. Otherwise, how could I, a felon Will it be released easily?" There was a hint of gloating in her words.

"Hmph, you are really not afraid of death, Azi." Xinghun sighed and said coldly.

The girl smiled coldly and didn't answer.

Xinghun stared at her face, although it was blurry, he could still see that her face was thin and haggard.The suffering of Hell is not something ordinary people can endure, but she was able to survive for two years.Obviously life is hopeless, what is supporting her?

"If you can't complete the task this time, you will stay in Hell until you die." The corners of Xinghun's mouth slightly curled up, with a cruel expression on his face, "I know that what you are afraid of is the cold and darkness all the time."

Hearing this, the girl raised her brows slightly, but then flattened them out again: "I'm just curious, what task can't even be handled by Luo Wang and the Yin Yang family? You want Master to release me, a humble Ying Mei?"

Xinghun suppressed his anger, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty is going to patrol the east. Meng Tian's Golden Fire Cavalry is stationed in Shangjun to deal with the Xiongnu, and there are not enough guards. I want you to go to Youwang City to invite Young Master Ling this time."

There was no response in the darkness, Xinghun was impatient, just about to ask, the girl's laughter suddenly sounded.

"Hehe, Master, I really don't understand your intentions. You don't know the identity of Young Master Ling, right? For decades, Youwang City has sent ghost troops for various countries, but it has never been for Qin State! Moreover, it's really interesting that you actually asked for help from the Yin Yang family's rebellion! I'm curious, is this really the order of Lord Donghuang?"

"Bang!" The dark and suffocating air suddenly exploded, and the howling air blade tore the girl's figure into pieces, but not a single drop of blood flowed out.

"There are some things you are not qualified to ask!" Xing Hun's cold and stern voice cut into his heart like a poisoned blade.

I don't know how long it took before the girl's figure slowly converged.This time she restrained her surly temper, and said slowly: "Master, if I go to Youwang City, I will die. Will Guo Kai let me go? There is no sunlight and moonlight, and I am completely at the mercy of others." .You don't have to go to such trouble to kill me."

Xinghun's pupils narrowed slightly, and he said in a cold voice: "Do you think there is anyone more suitable than you? After all, you are familiar with it. Don't worry, they won't recognize you now." His sharp gaze was directed at the girl , that oppressive feeling makes people breathless.

Looking at the purple-black pattern on the boy's face, the girl was silent for a long time.

Of course the girl understood what Xing Hun wanted.More than once, she spied him flying into Xuan Palace in the form of Xuan Yan.Of course it's not for the treasure box of phantom sound, but for the treasure of the yin and yang family that heralds the fate of the world--the mirror of later generations.

She is Yingmei, hidden in the darkness, Xinghun doesn't know.Of course, if there is no star soul, she will not be able to break the seal of Xuangong.She was just lucky enough to get a glimpse of the secrets of future generations - something that even Ying Zheng had never known.Although she only had a rough look, that was enough, enough to explain Xinghun's intentions.

Moreover, apart from being the national teacher, Xinghun is also the inner teacher of the prince Hu Hai together with Zhao Gao, which is also unknown.

Some secrets are really a person's most powerful capital, but they may also be turned into a sharp weapon to hurt the body.

"Give you this, you can protect yourself in Youwang City." Star Soul's fingertips slowly condensed a crystal bead, and before the girl could see clearly, he had already pressed the bead into the girl's eyebrow.

"Ah!" The girl exclaimed.The moment the beads stick to the center of the eyebrows, they have turned into water droplets and melted into the body.

It's Phoenix Tears!He is willing to do so!

"It will give you the light you need. I need you to fetch me one more thing from Paradise."

The girl leaned forward and saluted: "Azi takes orders!"

How long has she not seen the moonlight.

Azi stood quietly by the Ningbo Pool, she hadn't left Star Soul's courtyard yet.

A pool of clear water had condensed into ice, looking at herself reflected on the ice, she couldn't help laughing at herself.With a face of sixteen or seventeen, he actually wants to call a boy younger than himself Master!What absurdity!

But if it wasn't for him, I'm afraid I would still be a lowly assassin in the trap.If it wasn't for him, how could she join the Yin Yang family, and be called the "Shuang Shu of the Empire" together with Shao Si Ming?

Anyone who knows her will call her "Miss Zi", even though those people can't hide the contempt on their faces.She didn't mind at all, how could the humble background of Luo Wang be compared with the noble blood of Shao Si Ming.

She doesn't quite remember how she became Yingmei, and how she joined the net?However, she remembered very clearly how to get out of the trap.

That time, it was also by the Ningbo Pool.She just sent a letter to Xinghun under Zhao Gao's order.Before leaving, he was called by that young man: "You are a talent, it would be a pity to stay in the net."

At that time, her whole body trembled, and after she calmed down for a while, she slowly said, "A Zi is stupid, please enlighten me, my lord."

The young man didn't answer, closed his eyes for a moment, and said calmly: "Tomorrow is not the time, go to the manglin outside Xianyang to meet you, and a nobleman will appear."

The summer sun was extremely hot, even if she was hidden in the shade of a tree, she would still feel drowsy.

Not long after, the gradual sound of horseshoes broke the suffocation.Getting closer and closer, the rush is like a tight drumbeat, and there is more than one horse.

She saw clearly that the leader was a white-clothed young man in a slow robe and light fur.Isn't that young master Fusu?

The people who were chasing after him were all armed with long knives, and they were pressing each other to death. She understood their intentions.

Just when the life-seeking knife was about to cut Fusu's neck, a dead branch passed through the assassin's throat.Then she heard the sound of half a dozen dead bodies falling—in the same way.

She sighed and shook her head: Such a poor assassin also came to assassinate Fusu?How stupid.

Fusu is a smart person, and when she bowed down to salute, she saw the spider print on the back of her neck.

"You are the assassin of the net? What's your name?" Fusu asked calmly after recovering from the panic.Although she couldn't see his expression, she could still feel the majesty on his body - that was the heir apparent of Daqin.

"Azi." She replied respectfully.She knew that Fusu was going to give her a reward, and the laws of Daqin were strict, those who made meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and those who committed crimes must be punished.

"Go back and report to Mr. Zhao, and you will be rewarded." There was no gratitude in Fusu's words.No wonder, she is just a lowly snare assassin, defending the royal family is her duty.

Instead of thanking her, she raised her face and said word by word: "Can I choose the reward I want?" This time, the humility faded from her words, and each word was sonorous.

Fusu was stunned for a long time when he heard this, a trace of displeasure and surprise rose in his heart: What a rude woman!It was the first time he met someone who dared to negotiate terms with him.

His face gradually turned cold, and he said coldly, "You are not qualified to negotiate conditions."

"Since the Shang Dynasty, the Great Qin has rewarded military merits as a system, respecting the virtuous and respecting the soldiers. That's why the talented and good generals spared no effort to defend the Great Qin. Naturally, I dare not call myself a virtuous person. I just want to get what I deserve, which is not too much. "

Fusu stared at her for a moment, then said: "Speak."

"I want to get out of the trap and join the Yin Yang family."

Later, she became Star Soul's apprentice.

She just didn't understand why Xinghun made a big detour before letting her into Yinyang's house.

Xinghun read her memory and said with satisfaction: "Such deep hatred is exactly what I want."

Plus, what she saw in Xuangong later made her gradually understand Xinghun's intentions.

Xinghun told her to abandon the clumsy martial arts in the trap, and taught her the real shadow magic technique-Phantom Thousand Kills and Concentrating Light Strings.

Using light as a blade is of course inferior to gathering energy into a blade, and it is impossible to use it in the dark.But this is also a hundred times better than the martial arts in the net.

And more importantly, she got rid of the snare, the organization she had always been ashamed of.She has her own pride and dignity, how can she sink into this dirty Shura field for the rest of her life?

Later, she was recommended by Fusu as Ying Zheng's personal bodyguard.After Jing Ke, the people who assassinated Qin continued to come and go, although the methods became more and more secretive, but no one succeeded, most of them were forced to retreat outside the hall by her shining blade.But she can't kill them.Many of them were cooked by Star Soul.

"You have to know how to measure yourself! No matter how mischievous you are, I can't save you." Xinghun warned her more than once.

She just raised her lips and said nothing.

But it was the luthier-Gao Jianli who really brought her disaster.

Donghuang Taiyi didn't believe her. Yingzheng's main hall had the seal of the Yinyang family just to prevent her phantom thousand killing.

But who would have thought that the blind luthier could put all his eggs in one basket and throw a lead-filled building at Ying Zheng?This yin and yang family can't guard against it at all, and it can't be imagined.

And no one knew that she was the one who guided Gao Jianli to King Qin's position in the dark!Although this is not her original intention.

That day the hall was dimly lit, King Qin listened intently and did not notice her actions.The light condensed into a transparent silk string in her hand, tied to the luthier's wrist, she was in the corner, watching that thin figure send an earth-shattering blow to King Qin!

Unfortunately, it is still biased.The lights in the hall were dim that day, she couldn't control the light blade freely, and the condensed silk strings were faint and powerless.

Later, Gao Jianli was executed, and she was also imprisoned for failing to protect King Qin.Being imprisoned in Hell was a lighter punishment for Fusu after pleading for mercy, but to her, it was something more terrifying than death.

The cold corpse water and darkness are what she fears the most.Xinghun has read her memories, knows the most unbearable part of her past, and also knows what she hates and fears.

But as long as she's alive, there's hope.

The cold wind blew across the back of her neck, drawing her back from her thoughts. Looking at the clear water that had condensed into ice, the memories deposited in her heart were suddenly recalled. She raised her hand, and the moonlight had been twisted into a light blade by her, splitting the girl on the lake. smash.

The brand mark on her neck was painful again, she was furious, and chopped off at her neck!

"Azi!" A sharp cry made her hands freeze in mid-air.

Fusu hurried over with a gloomy and terrifying expression: "You're crazy!"

Azi was slightly surprised, why did Fusu come here?

"I tried my best to recommend you out of Hell, how can you humiliate yourself like this!" Fu Su stared at her with anger in his eyes.

Azi smiled, and thought: I'm just a shadow charm, so the light blade can't kill me?

But she said: "You are for His Majesty the Emperor?"

Fusu's face froze, and he didn't hide it: "Father is about to tour the east, and Meng Tian is in Shangjun, and the empire doesn't have a suitable guard. After thinking about it, I still trust you. So let Xinghun take you out of prison. This time I'm here to explain to you." There was a certainty in his eyes, which made her heart warm.

But her face was still cold, and she said slowly: "Young master Fusu, isn't the matter of Gao Jianli a warning? Are you afraid of trusting the wrong person?"

Hearing her tone, Fusu's face was slightly angry, but he still held back: "What happened last time was beyond your expectation, I don't blame you. If you have the intention of murdering the emperor Xin, why wait for a blind luthier to assassinate Qin? This east tour, you must not take it lightly! Otherwise, I will not be able to save you."

"Just call me a guard, it seems that he really doesn't know Xinghun's plan. Also, how could Xinghun let him know?" She thought to herself.

"Obey." Azi saluted and said calmly.

"When the father returns from his east tour, you can be my bodyguard. In a few years, when the situation is stable, I will help you find a good family to settle the matter. A woman cannot walk on the edge of a knife for a lifetime." Fu Su As he spoke, a warm smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Azi's eyes suddenly turned cold, she took a step back, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes, but it disappeared quickly.

She paused, and said with a sneer, "My lord, have you forgotten that I'm just a shadow charm?"

A gust of cold wind penetrated into his clothes, Fusu couldn't help shivering, the smile on his face was instantly taken away, and he murmured: "Yeah, I actually forgot, I actually forgot."

In a trance, the girl has drifted away like a swallow, leaving him with a lonely back.