The years when I explored the fairyland

When the war entered a stalemate, it seemed that the entire Yanshui City was suddenly stable. Except for the almost fixed and pretentious siege activities of the Qihuo Army, both sides were very calm.

However, this calmness was more like the calm before the storm.

Both the Qihuo Army and Yanshui City were trying their best to gather troops and masters at a crazy speed.

…

Yanshui City, East Gate.

Creaking...

Tap, tap, tap!

When the heavy gate was opened, a large number of heads were already stepping out from the end of the road.

The first ones were all infantrymen. They were wearing armor, holding swords and shields, and their steps were fairly neat. There was fear and excitement on their young faces.

In the distance, there were cavalrymen wearing heavy armor, longbowmen holding bows and arrows, and martial artists in various clothes and casual postures.

And the most numerous ones were the logistics baggage teams.

They pushed all kinds of carriages, carrying not only food, weapons and armor, but also artillery, crossbows, wine, firewood, rice, oil and salt, and everything Yanshui City needed.

This huge team moved forward on the official road between the mountains, winding like a long snake, seemingly endless.

On the top of the city,

an old man with long eyebrows came stepping into the void, and behind him, there were two masters, one fat and one thin, at the level of half-step grandmasters.

Chu Zhou stood on the top of the city wall, smiling, bowed and said: "Master Wanxiang Zhai, I have been waiting for you for so long!"

Master Wanxiang Zhai landed beside Chu Zhou, spread his sleeves, and bowed solemnly, saying: "I should thank Master Chu. If it were not for Xuanzhen Temple to coordinate the overall situation and charge in the front, Tianquan County would have been a purgatory on earth."

At this point, he sighed quietly: "The advantage of living a long life is that you have more experience. I have experienced those days when people were like ants and were in danger of losing their lives.

To be honest, I don't want to experience it a second time.

The reason why I took the lead and moved Wanxiang Zhai out of Bawang City was that I felt the situation was unstable and wanted to avoid disaster.

However, I don't know whether the current situation has been avoided or not!"

He said this It's quite interesting. Chu Zhou's eyes narrowed slightly and asked curiously: "How did the master know that the situation was unstable?"

"The wisdom of our ancestors!"

The master of Wanxiang Zhai hesitated a little, but still mentioned it, saying: "The world has been peaceful for decades, and the number of warriors has increased dramatically, resulting in the continuous rise in the prices of herbs and weapons.

But the land and wealth produced by Dayun are limited, there are only so many, and then, in order to grab the benefits, the conflict will become more and more intense."

At this point, he no longer said more, but said: "My ancestors of Wanxiang Zhai have recorded that whenever such a situation occurs, wars will break out, big or small, and the impact is wide."

The curiosity on Chu Zhou's face has turned into admiration. As expected, there are capable people in every world!

It's really novel that they have studied the laws of the development of things and used them for prediction.

He thought for a moment and asked, "So, has Wanxiangzhai compared the price increases of herbs and weapons?"

The owner of Wanxiangzhai was also a little surprised and asked, "How does the master know?"

"Haha, common sense, just common sense!"

Chu Zhou asked again, "Can you tell me how much it has increased?"

The owner of Wanxiangzhai hesitated again, but still said, "According to the statistics of my Wanxiangzhai, the current herbs and weapons have at least quadrupled compared to thirty years ago.

It's just that the increase is not big each time, so people don't feel it deeply.

In addition to herbs and weapons, firewood, rice, oil, salt and the like have also increased a lot. For mortals, all of these are the cost of living. Improved. "

After a pause, he said: "I can't reveal the specific number, it is the secret of my Wanxiangzhai.

However, it is also for this reason that I once mentioned to the master that one day, we may have to fight side by side.

Look, it's here!"

"What a foresight!"

Chu Zhou also laughed and asked: "It's a good thing that the master is here, but who is left to manage Wanxiangzhai?"

The master of Wanxiangzhai said: "I will let Zhu Xuan go back. He was injured in the battle with the martial arts master before, and I just let him go back to recuperate."

Chu Zhou knew better than anyone that Zhu Xuan's injury had healed long ago, and he treated it himself.

Because of the battle with the martial arts master, there are still many experiences, and now is the best time to retreat.

He glanced at the two elders behind the master of Wanxiangzhai, one tall and one short, who were responsible for rewarding and punishing and passing on skills, and roughly understood the master of Wanxiangzhai's plan.

What "injured" and "recruiting" are just excuses.

However, this time it was Chu Zhou's turn to hesitate. He pondered for a moment and said, "There is something that needs to be discussed with the master. I have to get the master's consent."

"What is it?"

Chu Zhou looked at the sky and said, "This is not a place to talk after all. Can we go to the city?"

"Of course!"

The master of Wanxiang Zhai responded, and Chu Zhou led him to the city.

As for the people from Wanxiang Zhai, including the two inner door elders, Wei Jinkui led them to the station arranged for them.

At this time, Yanshui City was not only stationed with a large number of troops, but also the original residents were relocated.

If they stayed here, any aftermath of the battle would cause countless casualties, so it would be better to leave early.

And the empty houses were for the soldiers and warriors who came to support them to live in.

At this time, Chu Zhou found a large house of a wealthy family.

In the living room, Chu Zhou took out an ancient flying sword with his backhand and said, "The owner of the house should be familiar with this flying sword?"

"Of course I am familiar with it. I took out the secret treasure of Wanxiangzhai specifically for Zhu Xuan to protect himself. But why is it in the hands of Taoist Master Chu?"

"Before, Zhu Xuan used this sword to fight against the martial arts master, but it was taken away by Zen Master Jinhu, and I snatched it back.

Just because this flying sword is of great use to me, I want to discuss it with the owner of the restaurant to see what conditions the owner needs to sell this flying sword to me? "

Chu Zhou's words sounded nice, but there wasn't much room for change in his words.

He really wanted this flying sword. Although he already had it in his hand, Wanxiangzhai was his ally after all. He had to point to the master of Wanxiangzhai to help, so naturally he couldn't force it.

Upon hearing this, Master Wanxiang Palace knew that the flying sword could not come back, so he was not upset, but asked eagerly: "Master Chu, do you mean that you have a complete method to control these secret treasures?"

Chu Zhou nodded slightly and said: "I will give you a refining method to refine the secret treasure. You can only use it after refining it.

However, the body-protecting Gang Qi is not enough. You need another kind of power. I will give you another method of entraining Qi. With overlapping practice, you can control these secret treasures. "

"Then the circular mirror secret treasure that was damaged during our last battle can still be repaired?"

This time, Chu Zhou could only smile bitterly: "If it's broken, it's broken. There's nothing we can do about it."

After a pause, he added: "At least there is nothing we can do now!"

"The inheritance from the ancient immortals that the master has received is really extraordinary!" Master Wanxiang Zhai praised, the envy in his eyes was really unconcealable:

Chu Zhou said: "In that case, it's settled."

The master of Wanxiang Zhai waved his hand and said: "No, no, no, although the secret technique is good, it is not necessary for my Wanxiang Zhai.

Well, I would like to ask the master of the temple to help me optimize and improve the martial arts of my Wanxiangzhai, and use the concept of the secret martial arts of Xuanzhen Temple as a guide. "

"Hey, wasn't Zhu Xuan here when I performed martial arts last time? I have already said everything that needs to be said."

The master of Wanxiang Zhai couldn't help but rolled his eyes and said: "Master, my master, people are different. There are many martial arts secret books, but have you seen a few people who can become famous by following the secret books?" of?

The martial arts concept of Xuan Zhen Guan is very clear, and can even be said in a long way. But in practice, there are no matter how many problems, how many possibilities, how many methods. You have to try it over and over again, which consumes not only time, but also human lives. .

Do you know how many people envied the leader Bai who came to the door for a moment of bravery and now got the biggest advantage? "

"But if that's the case, do you have to open all the secrets of Wanxiangzhai to me?"

"Just take a look. Anyway, the martial arts innovation has begun, and the old secret books are no longer useful. On the contrary, if you can have a perfect body tempering martial arts one step earlier, you will have a huge advantage.

I think that in terms of optimization and improvement, no one is better than Guanzhu Chu. "

Chu Zhou thought about it slightly and said, "If this is your request, then fine."

"It's a deal!"

"It's a deal!"

Bang bang bang!

Master Wanxiang Zhai extended his hand, and Chu Zhou also extended his hand. They both high-fived and swore an oath, which was settled. They both smiled happily, as if they had made a lot of money.

Afterwards, Chu Zhou talked to the Master of Wanxiang Zhai about the specific situation of Yanshui City, his various arrangements, and the situation in the begging army.

Tianquan County has really fully supported this war.

Zuo Qiutong was stationed in Jiming Town, which was the core of the third line of defense. All the materials and manpower mobilized by Tianquan County were allocated to these three lines of defense.

Within the scope of these three lines of defense, the work of strengthening the walls and clearing the wilderness is already underway.

Even if Yanshui City is lost, within hundreds of miles, the beggar army will not be able to find a grain of food or capture a single common person.

There are cities that have been turned into fortresses, city walls that are constantly being raised and thickened, and armies and warriors who are ready.

Of course, the strongest and most numerous troops and warriors have been mobilized to Yanshui City.

For this reason, behind the three lines of defense, the vast area of ​​Tianquan County was almost completely drained, and there was not much strength left.

If the beggar army really penetrated the defense line, Quan County would no longer be able to fight back that day.

But there is no other way. It is already very impressive for one county to be able to do this.

Naturally, some people are dissatisfied with such a transfer.

In the rear, Fan Tiehu was in charge of military law, and Cao Bao was in charge of Jianghu. They really killed a lot of people. Some people have already nicknamed them "Killing Stars".

Of course, Tianquan County alone is not enough.

Therefore, Chu Zhou not only has extremely close contact with Caobang and Tiancang Sect, but also with the Ice Rhinoceros Sect in Hongde County, who are all discussing the alliance.

To say that this Ice Rhinoceros Sect is somewhat lucky.

Originally, they were almost defeated by the beggar army. The area they could control was only a quarter of the previous one, and their morale was low.

With just one last shudder, the Ice Rhinoceros Sect, which has been passed down for a long time, will have to flee to other places and become the lost dog.

But who would have thought that the beggar army would turn around and attack Yanshui City? !

As soon as this large force left, the Ice Rhinoceros Sect finally regained its composure, and then joined forces with the army to start a counterattack. They fought back and forth with the remaining beggar army, and finally stabilized the situation.

Furthermore, the four major county guard sects, Xuanzhenguan in Tianquan County, Tiancangmen in Dongli County, Caobang in Botou County, and Bingxi Sect in Hongde County, have already had contact with each other for a long time.

At this time, there is no nonsense, the alliance has been formed, it depends on the opportunity, encirclement from all sides, and this begging army of the Weeping King will be completely eliminated in the encirclement.

This plan is not a conspiracy, but a naked conspiracy, which is an open and aboveboard thing.

Both sides are mobilizing troops, gathering troops, calling friends, and accumulating strength, just waiting for the right opportunity to have another war!

Does the weeping king Ran Yongzeng know this?

Of course he knows!

So, at this moment, he is entertaining guests.

…

The begging army camp.

This is the most gorgeous tent, and the ground is covered with the softest blankets. It feels like stepping on the clouds.

Hanging on the walls are all kinds of rare calligraphy and antiques, which look high-end, but hanging them in piles, it feels like a nouveau riche.

The candlesticks on the table are made of gold, and the red candles as thick as arms are burning, illuminating the tent.

Because it is a tent, there are no tables and chairs, but soft couches and round tables are visited, which are filled with rich food and wine, which looks extremely delicious.

The top seat was of course honorable, but no one sat there. Instead, the second seats on the left and right were occupied by the red-haired old man Xie Daoyuan and the young monk Jinhu Zen Master.

Behind Xie Daoyuan, there were two more people following.

One was a woman wearing a light green shirt and a white scarf covering her face. Her face could not be seen clearly, but the whole person sitting there was the focus of everyone's attention.

Even if a group of martial arts masters had strong wills, they would be dazed and absent-minded when they looked at her.

But the woman did not show any coquettishness, but was unusually calm, gentle and charming.

This one was Xiang Wenjun, the green-clothed fairy of the Demonic Palace.

The Dayun Dynasty was most famous for the three evil cults, but it did not mean that these three were denounced as cults, but because they were the strongest.

This Demonic Palace was also considered one of the evil ways. The cultivation method needed to be nourished by evil spirits, and it also committed a lot of murders.

However, their activities were relatively fixed, mostly in Jiuyuan Prefecture, which was guarded by the Ancient Temple Sect. As a result, their reputation in other places was not so loud.

And this green-clothed fairy was the daughter of the master of the Demonic Palace. She became a martial arts master at a young age and was highly sought after by the evil ways.

Everyone knew that if he married this girl, he might have to work less for thirty years.

I just don’t know what kind of relationship Xie Daoyuan had to invite her?

And below Xiang Wenjun was an old handsome man in his fifties, with gray hair on his temples, but with a casual and unrestrained manner.

His eyes did not wander around the crowd, but instead hesitated with those calligraphy and paintings.

This one, the leader of Xiaoyao Sect, Hao Yilin.

Xiaoyao Sect is also one of the major sects in Tianyuan Prefecture. Although its strength is not very tyrannical, its skills are unique. There are martial arts masters in every generation, and it is also very prosperous.

But in the face of the attack of the Qihuo Army, he had to commit himself to the thieves in order to protect the old and young in the sect.

This time, she was also "invited" by Xie Daoyuan, so she had to come.

As for the side of the Golden Fox Zen Master, there was a nun and a Taoist priest.

The nun was quite old, wearing gray clothes, holding a whisk, with a dull expression, as if she didn't care about anyone.

However, when her eyes occasionally passed over the face of the green fairy Xiang Wenjun, she flashed a bit of jealousy.

She called herself "Nanhai Shenni", and her specific name was unknown. When she was young, she was also a highly regarded beauty in the world and was sought after.

But time is the most unforgiving. When she was old and her beauty faded, the men around her ran away, and she became more and more radical, both good and evil, and killed as she wished.

She hated to see women flirting in front of her, and she would often destroy them when she saw them.

Therefore, "Nanhai Shenni" was her title when she was young, and "Old Immortal Nun" is her current name.

Of course, as a martial arts master, her strength is not weak, especially without the burden of the sect, and most forces are unwilling to offend her.

The Taoist next to her is older and has a head full of white hair, but should a Taoist have an immortal style?

That is not the case, but rather a kind of charlatan temperament.

He eats and drinks with his right hand, and pinches his fingers with his left hand. When he looks at each person, he seems to like staring at the other person's face. His left hand moves slightly, and the fingers fly, as if he is fortune-telling for people.

On the table in front of him, there is a long sword, the scabbard is gorgeous, inlaid with several gems, and looks flashy.

But as long as the senses are sharp, it is impossible to ignore the sword energy in the scabbard.

This one, a famous master of the evil way, is called "Tian Gang Guan Ri Sword" Chi Xiaofeng, and his actions are also both good and evil, and it is difficult to guess.

However, compared with the title of "Tian Gang Guan Ri Sword", he is actually better known for his ability of "blind fortune-telling".

He is clearly a great master who can rely on robbing, but at ordinary times, he likes to tell people's fortunes, and his predictions are not accurate, which is the most criticized.

There are six martial arts masters in this banquet, which is really a big deal.

As for the weeping king Ran Yongzeng, he can only sit at the last seat, and from time to time, he holds a wine pot and pours wine for everyone.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, he hurriedly found a topic and said, "With all the martial arts masters here, it is only a matter of time to take over the Yanshui City.

Let's celebrate, celebrate, everyone drink this cup!"

After this, no one raised the cup, but the South Sea Goddess asked, "If that's the case, why are we still waiting here?"

"This..."

"It's not convenient to say?"

"Not really!"

The red-haired old man Xie Daoyuan took over and said, "Some people haven't arrived yet, we have to wait for a while."

"Who is it? Such a big face makes us wait?"

“Of course it’s an old guy who suffered a great loss!”

I found out that whenever I asked for tickets, no one would give me one. Even if I didn’t ask, there were still many left. It’s really…