"There's no need to hold a banquet." From a distance, Cao Jinxing's voice came: "Business matters are more important."
The first sentence was still far down the mountain, but by the last word of the second sentence, everyone's eyes flashed, and Cao Jinxing had already arrived in front of them.
"I've met Shangguan."
Pei Yangchun cupped his fists and saluted.
The other disciples were stunned. They didn't know Pei Yangchun's plan, and they didn't even know that there was a thousand-year fire turtle hidden in the black turtle cave.
Apart from Pei Yangchun, only Xia Zheng knew about this. When he saw the master's salute, he knew he was coming from the capital and immediately followed suit.
Others didn't know what was going on, but Master and Senior Brother all did it, so they followed suit.
"Headmaster Pei doesn't need to be polite."
Cao Jinxing stretched out his hand to help: "I have a general understanding of the situation. The matter is very important, and I want to get the things in hand first to avoid further setbacks."
The Thousand-Year Fire Turtle is only about the size of a foot and is easy to carry. Cao Jinxing is not prepared to drag it down.
"Yes, sir, please come with me."
There may be a few people who know about the Thousand-Year Fire Turtle, but the only one who knows that he dedicated himself to the emperor in exchange for protection is his eldest disciple Xia Zheng.
Even if others dared to pretend to be Jin Yiwei, it was impossible for them to know the connection. Therefore, Pei Yangchun did not doubt Cao Jinxing's identity at all.
"Zheng'er, take someone to guard outside."
"Yes, Master."
Pei Yangchun turned sideways and led the way into the Black Turtle Cave. Cao Jin followed him with his embroidered spring knife.
Black Turtle Cave is a large naturally formed cave with a depth of more than 200 meters and the highest point of about 30 meters.
There is a cool breeze inside the cave, which is warm in winter and cool in summer.
Looking up, you can see a dazzling array of strange rocks rising up one after another, like pillars, towers, birds and beasts, in various shapes and forms, lifelike.
There is also a large river flowing through the cave, and there are many small turtles with pure black carapace crawling around the river.
This is the black turtle.
Black turtle is not a strange beast, but it has a strong effect of nourishing yin and replenishing yang, no less than century-old mountain ginseng. Regular consumption of black turtle can increase internal strength and strengthen muscles and bones.
Cao Jinxing nodded slightly: "With such a beautiful place, no wonder Ten Thousand Snake Cave covets it."
Pei Yangchun said: "The black turtle cave can breed poisonous snakes, and the flesh and blood of black turtles can also accelerate the growth of poisonous snakes. Of course these monsters can't bear it. May I ask the official's name?"
"Cao Jinxing."
"Master Cao, there is no need to worry about the other people in Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, but there is one person who must be guarded against."
"Are you talking about the pretender just now?"
Cao Jinxing said with a smile: "I heard him pretending at the foot of the mountain." If he hadn't been unclear about the root cause and worried that he had some strange poison, Cao Jinxing would have just wanted to do something about it!
"……yes."
Pei Yangchun smiled bitterly: "His name is Yang Wanli. He is the son of Yang Qiancheng, the master of Wanshen Cave. He became a disciple of the Five Poison Cult in his early years. He learned the method of controlling snakes and the Poison Technique and returned two months ago. It is said that he has entered the Black Dragon Pond."
"impossible."
Cao Jinxing said directly: "Black Dragon Pond is the holy land of the Five Poison Sect. It cannot be entered unless it is a true transmission. If he has really entered, it cannot be at this level. Hearing the voice is at least thirty years old, and the realm is still in the early stage of innateness. This is not like someone who has entered.
Look."
"I thought so too at first."
Pei Yangchun nodded first, and then changed the topic: "But he does possess the Black Dragon Pond Gu worm. It is a big white snake that can fly in the air. It is as thick as a bucket and more than five feet long! I saw it with my own eyes!"
"Orochi?"
Cao Jinxing paused and said in surprise: "Are you serious?"
Cao Jinxing's face became solemn: "Five Poison Sect, a big white snake, can fly, five feet long, and as thick as a bucket, this is no ordinary poison..."
The information he had read in the document library quickly flashed through his mind: "Could it be [White Dragon Gu]? But isn't that the poisonous Gu of the Five Poison Sect's Spirit Snake Master? How can Yang Wanli, who has become a monk halfway, be able to control it?"
Cao Jinxing frowned.
Miaojiang Gu insects are very magical.
The opening chapter of "The Classic of Ten Thousand Poisons" is about the Poison Technique: "...on the fifth day of the fifth month, gather hundreds of insects into an urn, ranging from big ones to snakes and small ones to lice, and make them eat each other. If there are any leftovers, keep them, and the snakes will
It is called snake voodoo, and the louse is called louse voodoo. It is used as an auxiliary secret medicine, refined with essence and blood, and used to kill people."
There are many types of poison, each with its own magical effects.
Gu worms are not difficult to train, but they are extremely difficult to grow, and each transformation consumes countless resources.
For this reason, all powerful Gu insects are passed down from generation to generation. The five strongest Gu insects in the Five Poison Sect are controlled by the Five Poison Holy Envoys of all generations.
The only one that fits this description is the "White Dragon Gu" of the Spirit Snake Envoy. Although it looks like a snake, it is actually a large Gu formed by three thousand snake Gu occupying the body of the alien beast "Heavenly Jiao".
It's small, but its scales are hard and hard to be damaged by swords!
This Gu is extremely powerful and is the most precious treasure of the Five Poisons Sect. How could it fall into the hands of a miscellaneous fish?
Even if you give it to him, he won’t be able to use it!
"what's the situation……"
Cao Jinxing frowned more and more: "Is it possible that he has any other adventures?"
Pei Yangchun whispered: "Shangguan?"
Cao Jinxing came back to his senses and said: "It's okay. If it's true as you said, I'm afraid I have to think long term and kill the Gu master alone."
Pei Yangchun breathed a sigh of relief and said to himself, I thought you were giving up.
"Since he has this kind of weapon, why didn't he use it just now? As long as you let the white snake hold you down, the rest of the people will be able to deal with it without the help of Ten Thousand Snakes Cave."
Cao Jinxing noticed that Pei Yangchun's disciples...can't be said to be bad, anyway, they would definitely not be able to withstand the tide of snakes.
"It seems to be shedding its skin..."
Pei Yangchun hesitated and said: "Half a month ago, there were frequent movements in the Coiled Snake Cave. I went there to check it out in person, and accidentally saw the people from the Wanshe Cave feeding the big snake. It had already shed half of its body at that time. Maybe it was too weak.
It is large, and it is difficult to shed its skin. It was rolling and making a big fuss in the cave, causing the earth to shake. Two people were directly beaten to pulp by its tail. The scene was very tragic. At that time, some people estimated that it would take until the complete molting is completed.
It’s been a couple of days.”
If it weren't for something wrong, Taiyi Sect might have ceased to exist!
"Um……"
Cao Jinxing nodded and sorted out his thoughts: "It's not advisable to fight forcefully. It's better to seize the time and destroy Yang Wanli first!"
Pei Yangchun bowed deeply: "Thank you very much."
"No need."
Cao Jinxing said: "This is a deal, you should do your best."
In a blink of an eye, the two of them arrived at the depths of the Black Turtle Cave.
In the innermost part is a deep pool.
At this time, the mist is hazy, like a hot spring.
"The Fire Turtle is a variant of the Black Turtle. It was last discovered one hundred and fifty years ago. It reappeared during this catastrophic time. It is still a thousand years old. God helps the Taiyi Sect."
There is a raised stone platform in the center of the deep pool, and the fire turtle lies on it.
Pei Yangchun got out of the way.
Cao Jinxing saw the fire turtle.
It is truly a rare thing.
It is no more than a foot long, its entire body is fiery red, and its heat is overwhelming. The steaming pool water evaporates, and you can still feel the high temperature hitting your face even though it is far away.
Cao Jinxing nodded repeatedly: "Good stuff. Good luck to Master Pei."
Pei Yangchun: "It was originally dormant in the mountainside, but I used smoked wax to lure it out and force it here. Fire tortoises are afraid of water, and the pools on all sides are the best cages. Now I leave it to the adults."
"Um."
Cao Jinxing was fully prepared, but he was worried that there would be nothing good to catch the fire turtle, so he spent money to buy a cold jade box to hold it.
With his current internal strength, he can melt water and freeze ice, but it would take a lot of internal energy to maintain it all the time. It would be better to spend money to buy a box to save trouble.
——I will reimburse Liu Zhenyuan when I get back.
Cao Jinxing flashed, came to the stone platform, and took out the cold jade box from his waist.
When the fire turtle noticed someone, he immediately opened his mouth and spat out, and the fire gathered in his throat!
"Still want to resist?"
Cao Jinxing pointed at it directly: "Be honest!" The sword energy of "Xuan Tian Lian Sword Fingers" was cold and bone-chilling. Before the fire turtle could spit out the fire, he struck it on the head first!
Like a basin of ice water being poured on the head, the fire turtle shuddered, the fire in its mouth went out, and it quickly retracted into its shell and pretended to be dead.
Turtles are far less intelligent and flexible than civets. Even if they are a thousand years old and have a little more intelligence, they will not pose much of a threat.
Cao Jinxing activated the "Cold Toad Skill", condensed the ice energy into his hands, grabbed the fire turtle and threw it into the box!
"Hiss! It's quite hot!"
Cao Jinxing quickly sealed it and put it away, and the whole process went surprisingly smoothly.
Pei Yangchun looked at his hands that were almost transparent and ice-like, and was shocked in his heart, such pure inner strength.
Immediately, an idea flashed in his mind, could it be that... he was the one who had the connection with [Xue Po]?
Just when I thought of this, I suddenly heard Cao Jinxing say: "Master Pei, do you have any other strange animals in this pond?"
"Other strange beasts?"
Pei Yangchun couldn't figure it out.
Wow…
Cao Jinxing's ears moved slightly and he listened carefully. He heard the strange sound of running water coming from the bottom of the deep pool, as if something was swimming quickly and approaching!
"wrong!"
The sound is getting louder and louder!
Cao Jinxing's face changed slightly, and without saying a word, he slapped his palm on the water, and the entire surface of the cold pool instantly froze!
"Get out quickly!"
Cao Jinxing kept walking, dodged and rushed out.
It was only then that Pei Yangchun heard a strange noise under the pool, followed closely by the sound of the ice cracking and exploding!
He looked back and saw a white dragon breaking through the ice!
"Roar!"
It was the huge white snake that was five feet long and as thick as a bucket. It floated in the air, like a curled real dragon. Its body was white, its scales were slightly open, its eyes were wide open, and its roar shook the sky and the earth!