There was a team of not too big or too small, but some people were very far away and made a sound of surprise.
Guancheng is the largest city in this gathering area. The difference is that there is no so-called city wall here. It is completely open and can be entered from any direction.
Looking from the outside, you can see scattered houses. Under the silver light, they look lifeless and without any vitality.
But it's just the outer city. There is a huge lonely peak in the distance, and there is a miniature city below. However, no one can enter except for certain members. Most of the members who manage everyone and monsters are inside.
Of course, this is not just one city, there are three cities nearby, all with the lonely peak as the center and surrounding it. Except for a slight gap in the middle, it can be said to be a complete city.
So everyone collectively calls this place Guancheng.
After more than ten days of non-stop driving, they crossed a long distance and finally arrived near the official city.
Until this time, everyone took a rest where they were.
“Mr. Gu, we will separate after a while. The area we are in is in another place, relatively close to the back.”
Here, Chen Lai and Youyou had already come closer and said to Gu Zheng.
“Thank you, Mr. Gu!” Youyou also blushed and made a blessing gift to Gu Zheng.
“Haha, you also helped me, everyone is even, please pay more attention in the future.” Gu Zheng said with a smile.
That vein of minerals looks like it can still be used for a long time, and there is no opponent who can improve some quality after putting that mysterious thing.
“No one thought that I had already reported the matter, and I think more people would be sent next time.” Mr. Chen touched Youyou’s head and said kindly.
As he was talking here, a dozen figures appeared in the distance and approached quickly. Gu Zheng did not say the next words and turned his head to look over there.
Because there was an aura in that figure that was no less than his.
A dozen figures fell down at the periphery and spread out to stand in front of everyone.
The leader was a man with a very majestic face, wearing a black close-fitting armor. He took a step forward and shouted to everyone.
"I am in charge of the affairs of the outer city of Guancheng. Who among you is in charge here?"
Although his tone was to shout to everyone, his eyes were actually just staring at Gu Zheng, obviously regarding him as the leader here.
"They are the people I sent out before. They are probably coming to take over these prisoners." Mr. Chen whispered, and then walked out of the team.
“Sir, I am the person in charge of the South Mine, Chen Kai.”
Mr. Chen said as he walked towards the steward.
The steward waved his hand, and a light gray shrouded the scene. Soon, Mr. Chen repeated it again when asked by the other party.
After a while, Mr. Chen came back again, and a dozen people behind the steward also stepped forward and took Jiu Gui and his group away.
Awaiting them will be thousands of years of work.
However, the steward did not leave. Instead, he came forward and followed Mr. Chen until he came to Gu Zheng.
“Friend, are you new here?” The steward’s tone was much warmer, like a greeting between friends.
“Yes, I fell here by chance, and then I met a group of people and escorted them back, and you know what happened next.” Gu Zheng nodded and gave a brief introduction.
"Since it is fate to be here, it seems that you have passed the most dangerous period, why not come to our official residence." The steward directly extended the invitation.
After all, the fewer experts there are, of course they hope to have as many as possible.
"I was rude. I gave you this badge to enter our inner city. I will make arrangements for you and wait for your arrival." The manager glanced around and smiled without waiting for Gu Zheng's reply. He handed over a waist card.
Said the card.
"good."
There is no nonsense in Gu Zheng, just take it and put it away.
"Then don't bother me. You helped us get out of the crisis this time. Of course we will be grateful. You will be grateful later, so I will go back first."
When the steward saw Gu Zheng put it down, the smile on his face became even brighter, and then he left directly.
When the stewards left completely, Tietou and his group were the only ones left around Gu Zheng.
“Gu Zheng, you don’t have a place to live here, why not go to my place. Although it is small, it’s still a good place to rest.” Tietou came over and said.
“That would be troublesome.”
When Gu Zheng arrived for the first time, he only had a general understanding and agreed directly.
The reason why he accepted the waist card was because he thought that if he wanted to find Pan Xuan, he might really need the power of the palace.
"It's not troublesome, not troublesome at all, but a few brothers won't go in. They have some matters and they left with Mr. Chen just now. Let me say sorry to you." Tietou waved his hand and said quickly.
"You are making a fuss over this matter. Do you think I will blackmail you into doing something? I don't need you to repay your favor. It is fate that we are together. We all have things at hand. If I can't find the person I want to find,
, I won’t stay here for too long, I just hope you don’t reveal my identity.”
Gu Zheng naturally knew about the departure of those people. Hearing Tietou's cautious words, he couldn't help but became speechless, so he still said.
"Young Master Gu said it cheerfully. Although I am a demon and have done some unspeakable things before, I still admire you from the bottom of my heart. If there is really something, please directly tell the person you mentioned, and everyone will help you find out after he returns.
"
Hearing what Gu Zheng said, a demon clan behind him couldn't help the excitement in his heart and said to Gu Zheng.
Although the others did not speak, they were obviously very appreciative.
To be honest, Gu Zheng didn't think of using them. He just smiled and let Tietou lead the way and the group left here.
"Mr. Gu, let's leave first. We won't go in ahead. We'll go in another direction."
As we were approaching the outer city, most of the people said goodbye.
Gu Zheng did not stop him. After a few words, there were only four people left around him.
Tietou and Yingxi, as well as members of the other two teams.
“Why are they leaving? Isn’t it closer to go in from the outer city?”
Walking on the road, Gu Zheng suddenly spoke.
Because they had not left from this direction when they had taken away the wine cabinet, as if they had some scruples about the outer city in front of them.
"Master Gu, you don't have any scruples. It's just that the outer city in front of you is basically filled with people from the palace, such as some soldiers who participated in the battle, and their families. Although it looks big, it is actually deserted after all.
"
Yingxi and Tietou looked at each other, and finally it was Yingxi who spoke.
“Then who are you?”
“I am the captain of the 15th Squadron of the First Legion, and I am a frontal combatant.” Tietou said proudly.
“I am the captain of the third team of the Third Army, and I am an auxiliary member.” Shadow Creek also followed.
The other two people were also members of the second legion at the same time, but they were just ordinary soldiers, so they followed Gu Zheng. After all, their residence was in the outer city in front of them.
“It’s interesting, please introduce it to me.” Gu Zheng thought that because of the coming battle, everyone outside would have to go back to avoid being hurt, so he couldn’t help but ask with interest.
There are a total of three legions here. The first belongs to the permanent front-line battle order, while the second belongs to the reserve strength that is worse than the first. It is usually stationed in the front in rotation with the first.
The third legion has the smallest number of people. It is weak in frontal combat, but it can master special spells, which can cause damage to the enemy or provide defense for Party B. It is also stationed in front in peacetime.
The place in front of them is their base camp. It can be said that most of them are here.
It is simply divided into East, West and South, and the place they asked for is Dongcheng, because it is east of Gufeng.
Xicheng is said to be a city, but in fact most of it is deserted. Most of the places where they are located are temporary resting places for bandits. The palace does not send anyone to manage it, allowing the other parties to occupy it.
Gu Zheng knew there was something fishy about it, and of course he understood why.
As for Nancheng, most civilians like Chen Laoyouyou account for most of the population and can only be used as logistics.
Beicheng is a place where people who have not joined the army live alone.
Each place is clearly distinguishable.
The only thing that makes Gu Zheng a little strange is why those masters built such a place and worked together to fight against the demon spirits, just to protect themselves.
It’s just that I know too little and can’t see through it at all.
"Mr. Gu, you can rest here without disturbing me. I have to go back to the team outside. I'm afraid it will take a lot of time to explain these missing days. If I go out, except for daily patrols, there will be basically nothing here.
Someone will ask."
In a spacious courtyard, Tietou said apologetically after arranging Gu Zheng.
“You go ahead and don’t ask me.” Gu Zheng nodded.
As for Ying Xi and the other three, they said goodbye to each other halfway through the journey, and it seemed that they wanted to go and apologize first.
After Tietou left, Gu Zheng then set up a barrier, then came out of the black tower and began to study it.
It’s a pity that it only has half of the control rights. After studying Guzheng for a long time, I still have no clue. This thing can have other effects. It seems that it can only be used to hit people or swallow them.
However, Gu Zheng is not completely fruitless. At least he knows a way to steadily swallow up the opponent. If he cooperates well, at least he will be able to yin people, and he will be able to yin and yin accurately.
After putting the black tower away, Gu Zheng took out the Yunhuang Sword, placed it in front of his eyes, stared at the white beads on it, and then his spiritual consciousness soaked into it.
In the Yujuan space inside, it is still the same isolated island, not much changed from the beginning.
The only difference is that the spiritual guards who were originally scattered all over the place have gathered together and stand stiffly and neatly in the open space. In front of them is Yan Yufei, who is riding a white horse. He is standing in front of them, as if he is patrolling his army.
As soon as Gu Zheng's thoughts came closer, Yan Yufei noticed something and raised her head to look into the sky. Then she nodded and disappeared from the Yujuan space.
“Mother Yufei, there are things going on outside during this period, so I feel sorry for you.”
In Gu Zheng's room, Yan Yufei's figure suddenly appeared, and Gu Zheng immediately said apologetically to her.
“I can vaguely feel it. Besides, it’s bigger inside than the place where I cultivated before. There are also white horses and spiritual guards. I feel like you have a familiar aura on you.”
Yan Yufei didn't care. After all, she could be said to be disturbing Gu Zheng at this time. As she spoke, a familiar scent in the air suddenly reminded her of something. Then her face changed and she discerned the extremely gloomy scent more carefully.
I don’t know how many years have passed, and I don’t know how many people have passed by, but I still smell a different breath in that deeply hidden place.
“A familiar scent?”
Gu Zheng looked at Yan Yufei and closed his eyes, frowning and almost coming together. He didn't bother the other person with a sound, thinking in his mind how he could have the familiar smell of the other person.
It seems that after being pulled in, I felt a little more settled and didn't come into contact with anyone.
For a while, the room became silent again.
After a long time, Gu Zheng saw that the other party was still thinking hard, so he took out the black tower he had just put away again, wanting to see and study the ghosts inside.
However, as soon as he took the black tower in his hand, Yan Yufei had already leaned over, his eyes staring at the black tower in Gu Zheng's hand.
There were some surprises and some puzzlements, but more importantly, he was excited. Gu Zheng was moved in his heart and spoke.
“Could this thing belong to that person in your family?”
“No, this is not his thing, but the other person must have been in contact with it and spent a lot of time together to leave a trace of breath on it, and it is almost gone.”
Yan Yufei took a few steps back, took a few deep breaths, and stabilized his somewhat swaying figure. Then he looked at Gu Zheng and spoke seriously.
"I don't know. After I fell from the top, I was plotted by others. When I woke up again, I had fallen into the tower. After a lot of hard work, I conquered the black tower, but only half of it.
If you want to completely control it, you need a weapon spirit, but I don't know where the other party is. In fact, I also need to find that weapon spirit."
Gu Zheng briefly talked about what he had encountered, and did not hide anything. He even shared some of his guesses.
“Hey, you can’t force it.” After hearing what Gu Zheng said, Yan Yufei said with some disappointment, his eye circles were slightly red, because he could know some information about the other party, and he was a little excited.
“No matter what, at least I got the information from the other party. I happen to be going there too, and I will help you search for it if possible.” Seeing this, Gu Zheng said comfortingly.
"That's really troublesome. I wonder why Mr. Gu called me out?" Yan Yufei put away his thoughts and asked.
"There's nothing wrong. I'm just worried that you'll be bored in there. It's safe here now, and I want you to come out and get some air. I don't know if it's appropriate for you to stay here. The territory of the demon spirits here is somewhat different from that of the prehistoric times. Right
Yes, there is this thing, can you use it?"
When Gu Zheng heard the other party's question, he remembered his purpose. Finally, he took out some of the soul sand he had retained. There were at least dozens of grains in his small palm.
Although these things seem to be useful for the soul, they are actually useless. He has already tried them and the contents inside cannot be absorbed at all.
"It doesn't look like much here. You may not notice it until you stay for a while. As for me, I don't feel bored in there. Sometimes I meditate. When I have nothing to do, I gather the spiritual guards and train them. Although it is useless, but
At least let me find something to do." Yan Yufei said as he picked up a few grains of soul sand.
“Can you still lead the army?”
This is very surprising to Gu Zheng. Before, the other party was just joking. Hearing the confidence in the other party's tone, he was obviously very confident.
“Of course, my husband and I were leading an army together at that time, and some people even called me the Goddess of War, but that was all a long time ago.”
Speaking of the past, Yan Yufei sounded a little proud. It was obvious that his previous achievements must have been brilliant. At the same time, he picked up a grain of soul sand and swallowed it directly.
Seeing Yan Yufei swallowing the soul sand, his body was motionless, his eyes were dull, and he seemed to be fully observing the situation inside his body. Gu Zheng did not speak to disturb the other person, but waited quietly on the side.
After half a stick of incense, Yan Yufei finally came back to his senses. Seeing Gu Zheng looking at him worriedly, his heart warmed and he spoke.
"The power contained in this thing is indeed different, but for me, there is an invisible barrier on it. If you want to absorb it, at least 90% will be wasted, and the remaining 10% will be less than 10% effective for me.
And it’s very labor-intensive, and the gain outweighs the loss. If you practice it a little bit, it might have some effect.”
Yan Yufei said carefully. She understood the meaning of Gu Zheng and spent some effort to analyze it carefully from the inside out. Unfortunately, for her, it tasted tasteless.
"Whether this thing is good for your injury or not, I will try to get some pure soul crystals for you to try. If it is more effective, it will be better." Gu Zheng felt a little regretful and collected the remaining soul sand.
Said again.
"I already understand the core of this thing. It may be useful. Of course, it is probably the same as this. It is not a purity problem. It is probably related to the environment here." Yan Yufei did not refuse, but still said.
“It doesn’t cost anything to try anyway. We have nothing to do now, why don’t we go for a walk to relieve our fatigue?” Gu Zheng invited.
This was his original purpose. If he was bored in that small world all day long, he might really go crazy. And since the other party's injuries were not healed, she might not be able to withstand any golden fairy that came to him.
If you leave, you must not leave her outside, otherwise the danger will be too great. While you have nothing to do now, you should take a look around to see if you can find any traces left by Pan Xuan.
Given the other party's intelligence, if she doesn't want others to see through her traces, no one will be able to catch her. In this regard, he is quite confident.
"Well, I haven't been out for a long time. I didn't expect that the first time would be in this ghost place. Could it be that there are other people in the ghost place." After just a moment of thought, Yan Yufei readily agreed.
Gu Zheng and Yan Yufei left Tietou's residence one after the other. In order to prevent Yan Yufei from being seen through, he was also covered up by Gu Zheng. He looked like an ordinary civilian without anything outstanding.
Walking on the cold street, there were only two of them on the whole street, it was like a dead city, there was no bedding on the ground, and it looked very simple.
Thinking about the route Tietou roughly mentioned, they walked towards Nancheng.
