On the fourth day, the neatly packed Xiling disciples arrived outside the south gate again.
Blood Hall disciples, Xiling Xiangyin Branch's manpower, plus some people directly under Chen Yulou, Xiling dispatched a total of four to five hundred troops this time.
In comparison, Luo Laowai is different.
There were only 3,000 soldiers with guns, plus the directly affiliated guards and the "engineer digging battalion" specializing in digging graves, the number was nearly 4,000.
Two groups of troops marched toward western Hunan in a mighty manner.
Such a huge movement cannot be hidden from anyone.
However, after cleaning up some time ago, except for a few powerful people who escaped, most of them were imprisoned.
It was peaceful along the way.
Because there were so many people and the luggage was heavy, walking was very slow.
It took half a month on the road to reach Nuqing County, deep in western Hunan.
This place is less than a hundred miles away from Lao Xiong Ridge.
However, the mountain road is difficult to navigate and has twists and turns, so it is not easy to walk through it.
Moreover, if you go deeper, you will find the mountains and ravines that are inaccessible to people. Without a guide, if you lead a large army in, you may suffer heavy casualties.
"Commander Luo, after days of marching, we are tired of men and horses, and the brothers are already complaining. In my opinion, it is better to repair in Nuqing County for a few days, and when the brothers have eaten and drank enough, it will not be too late to go into the mountains."
Luo Laowai looked at the tired-looking subordinates behind him and nodded.
"I'll just take the lead and repair it in Nuqing County for a few days."
The order was passed and everyone cheered.
The traveling speed is also a bit faster.
Soon, a dilapidated county town appeared not far away.
The county magistrate is a local squire. When his immediate boss, Luo Laowai, arrives, of course he must entertain him attentively.
It is impossible for all of the more than 4,000 soldiers to enter the city and live there.
The same goes for those who are discharging mountains.
Most can only find an empty place to pitch their tents.
Of course, with Xu Rui's status, this is not necessary.
Money opened the way, so I rented a private house and lived in it.
In fact, the inn is better, but he doesn't like the crowds and distractions.
It is worth mentioning that under the pretext that it was convenient for him to cut off the hair and clean the marrow, the red girl also moved in. However, he tried to go to fifth base several times, but failed.
"If you act rogue again, I'll leave."
The red girl covered her high chest and said angrily.
"Who is acting rogue? It was just carelessness."
Seeing his lazy look, Miss Hong glared hard for a few times. Just as she was about to teach him a profound lesson, there was a knock on the courtyard door.
When he opened it, he saw two people standing outside the door.
One has his arms above his knees and is hunched over, resembling a giant monkey.
The other one is short in stature, with thick hands and fat feet, just like Wu Dalang when he was alive.
"A live monkey jumping on the ground?"
The red girl said in surprise.
"Palace Master Xu, Miss Hong, please let me go."
"Do you know why you're looking for us?"
"It seems to be something related to Pingshan. We brothers don't know the details."
He patted the red girl on the shoulder.
"Let's go, it will be clear when we get there."
After nodding, Xu Rui simply packed up his things and arrived at the best inn in Nuqing County, which had been booked by Chen Yulou.
Walking in with Miss Hong, several familiar figures came into view.
"Stop your head."
"You are here, come and sit down."
There were two empty seats at the banquet table, obviously reserved for them.
After Xu Rui saw clearly the person sitting inside, his eyes flashed, his expression remained unchanged, he stepped forward and sat on Chen Yulou's left hand.
The red girl sat down next to him.
Chen Yulou smiled as his eyes swept over the two of them.
"It seems that it won't be long before I have to drink your wedding wine."
The red girl's face turned red but she didn't say much.
"You will give me and Hong Gu a big red envelope when the time comes."
Xu Rui is thick-skinned and doesn't care about others teasing her.
"Haha, that's easy to say. I'm sure you'll be satisfied." The topic changed, "Let me introduce it to you."
Reach out and point to the opposite side.
"They are good people I have just recruited, and they know Pingshan quite well. They can help this time."
The words fell.
The young man sitting on the right side, wearing apricot robes, stood up.
"Zhang Wei has met Hall Master Xu, Miss Hong."
Xu Rui's eyes flickered.
He is no stranger to this person, and his 'Fireball Technique' is really amazing.
Immediately afterwards, a tall and strong man, who was similar to Xu Rui, stood up, clasped his hands in his fists, and spoke loudly.
"Liu Changfan has met Hall Master Xu, Miss Hong."
Wearing a navy blue robe, a tall and thin young man with small eyes and sharp eyes stood up.
"Zhou Mingwei has met Hall Master Xu, Miss Hong."
Looking at the tall Hall Master Xu opposite him, he always felt that he was somewhat familiar. But he just couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
After clapping his fists in return.
"Congratulations, young master, we have three more masters in Xiling."
Chen Yulou looked at him deeply and meant something.
"In the future, we are both members of the Xiling Clan, so we should look out for each other and support each other."
Xu Rui smiled faintly.
"What the young commander said is true."
After verbal warning, Chen Yulou did not deliberately say anything more and changed the subject.
"I have told Luo Shuai that we will organize a team of capable people tomorrow to pretend to be merchants and go to Lao Xiong Ridge to explore the road. Which of you wants to go with me?"
Xu Rui knows the plot of Nu Qing Xiangxi and is no stranger to it.
Just as Miss Hong was about to speak, she was interrupted by Xu Rui.
"Young leader, since we are exploring the road, there should not be too many people. In my opinion, since these three brothers know a lot about Pingshan, they must be brought with them. Kunlun is very powerful, but his body is too tall, which can easily arouse suspicion.
It’s not easy to follow.”
"Honggu has an outstanding appearance, and the seedlings in the deep mountains are always difficult to deal with. If she follows her, it will easily cause unnecessary trouble."
"And those of us who stay here in Xiling also need someone to lead us. The cooperation between Kunlun and Miss Hong is just right."
"The Master of the Flower Hall is proficient in the Miao language, is well-informed, and has extraordinary strength. He can come with us."
"In this way, sir, I, Hall Master Hua, and these three brothers will be safe."
Although Miss Hong was not angry with Xu Rui for excluding her, she was guarding so many people and it was hard for her to lose face.
Chen Yulou smiled and nodded.
"Brother Xu has thought carefully, so let's just follow your words."
"Thank you very much, don't be too trusting."
"Haha, we are all Xiling brothers, there is no need to be so polite."
"Okay, that's what I said. Come, let's raise a toast together and wish you a fruitful trip to Pingshan."
After eating, we dispersed.
Xu Rui was inevitably criticized by Miss Hong.
According to the original plot, it would have been okay to bring her along. But with the addition of the three people from the Ni'er Society, everything became unpredictable.
It's better to stay here while it's safe.
At night, after comforting Miss Hong, Xu Rui sat cross-legged in the bedroom.
His eyes were slightly closed, and five pure black mist masses were spinning around him.
Suddenly, five clouds of mist rolled toward the ground, revealing five translucent ghosts with different images.
"See you, sir."
Looking at them, Xu Rui's heart was filled with joy.
After studying it for many days, I finally got started with the Five Ghost Moving Technique.