"Your Majesty, we have found a total of 397 masked men, including 14 golden masked men.
Meng Bai said to Zhou Shu with a solemn expression, "In addition, we have never discovered the whereabouts of the blacksmiths you mentioned, Your Majesty.
I don’t know how many masked men this is. Since the war started that day, Huaxia Pavilion has united ten countries to carry out investigations for many days, and hundreds of masked men can be found almost every day.<
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When they really get serious, even if the masked man can hide his mask, he can't hide some relevant clues.
They simply can't escape.
While investigating the masked man organization, they also received orders from Zhou Shu and have been keeping an eye on the blacksmiths in Mizhou City.
On that day, Mizhou City was massacred, and Zhou Shu rushed there immediately.
When he checked Mizhou City, he found that the blacksmith, Shitou, Lao Zhao and others in the blacksmith shop where he briefly stayed were not in Mizhou City.
At that time, Zhou Shu suspected that the boss of the masked man organization had kidnapped them and used them to threaten him. Later, Diao Daocun did not mention this matter, and Zhou Shu did not have time to ask him, and then Diao Daocun was dead
Of course, even if Zhou Shu asked, Diao Daocun might not tell him.
As for leaving Diao Daocun for interrogation, Zhou Shu would not seek death. He was lucky enough to be able to kill Diao Daocun. If he wanted to spare Diao Daocun's life, that would simply be seeking death.
Once Diao Daocun regains his strength, let alone him, even with Zhan and Tianji, there will only be a dead end.
"You can't see people alive, but you can't see corpses after death?"
Zhou Shu frowned and said in a deep voice.
"There is indeed no news now, but the world is so big that even we can't search every corner. We don't know where they might be hiding.
Meng Bai was not sure what the relationship between those blacksmiths and Zhou Shu was, so he comforted Zhou Shu. In fact, he knew that although the world is big, there are only so many places suitable for people to live.
Their investigation this time has almost no blind spots. If those blacksmiths are still alive, no matter where they are hiding, the probability of being found is extremely high.
If we can't find them now, it only means that either they are no longer in their ancestral land, or they have died without any bones left.
"Continue to draw attention.
Zhou Shu pondered, "Have you found the traitor in Huaxia Pavilion?'
Meng Bai shook his head and said, "I secretly checked everyone, and there is nothing suspicious about them.'
Half of Huaxia Pavilion's weapon-making materials were stolen by others in a hundred years, which really made Zhou Shu very angry.
That's why he asked Meng Bai to investigate secretly.
Being able to steal half of Huaxia Pavilion's weapon-making materials is definitely not something that one person can do. A person who guards the warehouse does not have that much power.
If you want to do this without being noticed, someone must be covering it up.
Therefore, Zhou Shu was suspicious of all the senior officials of Huaxia Pavilion. He did not let the people of Huaxia Pavilion investigate, but asked Meng Bai to investigate. It was for this reason.
Meng Bai is mature and prudent, and he is completely trustworthy. Even if something is discovered, Zhou Shu believes that he can handle it well.
"I have interrogated those masked men. Their organization has almost no connection with each other, so I can't ask anything.'
Zhou Shu said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, is it possible that there is no traitor in Huaxia Pavilion?'
"I don't hope either.
Zu Di shook his head and said, "But in a hundred years, so many weapons-making materials cannot be stolen by one person. It is impossible for a Marquis Zheng Jiu to do it. He must have accomplices.'
Fan Yan nodded, he also understood this truth, but he secretly checked everyone in Huaxia Pavilion and found no clues at all.
This either means that there is no traitor in Huaxia Pavilion, or that the traitor is hidden too deep.
"I will continue to investigate. In this life, as long as there is a traitor, sooner or later they will reveal their flaws
Fan Yan said in a deep voice
"Your Majesty, that golden masked man is still outside-_'
Zhou Shu stopped for a moment and then spoke
Zu Di pinched his eyebrows. He naturally knew who Zhou Shu was talking about. Besides the golden masked man No. 1, who else could it be?
The other masked men would not be able to move around so freely after being discovered. They would either be killed on the spot or placed under guard.
"Your Majesty, when we arrested other masked men before, No. 1 helped a lot. Zhou Shu was silent for a moment and then spoke.
He must tell Zu Di the facts. As for how Zu Di decides, that is Zu Di's own business.
"General, do you think this number one can be trusted?"
Zu Di muttered.
"It's hard to say.
Zhou Shu thought for a while and said, "Judging from his behavior, it seems that he has corrected his evil ways and spared no effort to help us track down the masked man organization, and he has tried his best to help us several times. Without him, our operation this time would have been...
I’m afraid the damage will be considerable.”
"But he has always refused to show his true face. I think he may be someone we know, so I am not sure whether he can be trusted.
Zhou Shu is a veteran general. He has met countless people in his life, and has always been praised by others for his knowledge of people.
But even Zhou Shu couldn't see through the Golden Mask Man No. 1 this time.
It’s really that the mask on his face is so magical that it’s impossible to see through it.
"Forget it, General, call him in.'
Fan Yan pondered for a moment and then spoke.
Fan Yan nodded, cupped his hands towards the ancestral land, turned and left.
A moment later, a sneaky figure, slightly hunched over, appeared at the door. He looked inside, and a flattering smile appeared on his face
He is obviously wearing a golden mask, but his expression is lifelike.
"No. 1, why didn't I notice before that you are still such a naughty candy?'
Zu Di said angrily, "Are you pestering me?"
Even if you let him go, he won't leave. What do you think this is if he isn't sick?
He is in the realm of false Taoism. The world is so big, where can he go?
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Wherever he went, he was always a high-ranking figure.
Why do you have to suffer this injustice at the hands of Fan Yan?
If something goes wrong, there must be a monster. If it weren't for a very big plan, Fan Yan doesn't think he would be able to do such a thing.
“Good birds choose trees to roost in.’
The man in the golden mask said without any shame, "The opportunity is in my own hands, I
I am where I am today because I never gave up a chance.
"Your Majesty, I know that you can't believe it because of this mask on my face. It's so abnormal, and it wouldn't be the same if it were me.
The man in the golden mask No. 1 said sincerely, "It's not that I don't want to be honest with you, but I can't. Your Majesty, the time has not come yet.'
“Don’t you think that the more you smear, the darker you become?’
Zu Di said coldly, "I don't care. If you want to wear it, wear it. But if you still have a mask on your face for a day, you can't become a member of Huaxia Pavilion, and I won't recognize you as mine."
, Do you understand?'
Golden Mask Man No. 1 smiled bitterly.
This means that he clearly disagrees and does not accept it, and his efforts are in vain. If something happens, Huaxia Pavilion will not support him.
I was rushing to serve others, but in the end I was disliked by others.
No matter how you say that you are a high-ranking pseudo-Taoist, why should you be despised to such an extent?
"Lu Yao knows that Ma Li's strength has been seen in people's hearts for a long time. My lord, if you don't agree with it, don't agree with it. Anyway, I am here in Huaxia Pavilion. Sooner or later, you will see my clear heart.
Golden Mask No. 1 raised his head and spoke sternly.
Zu Di is a little speechless. It feels like you are doing something great. Are you so proud?
You are so shameless, even if you say there is no problem, you won’t even believe it.
Fan Yan doesn't think he is really afraid of being liquidated by the Masked Man Organization.
Diao Daocun is dead, and the Masked Man Organization is also being liquidated by Huaxia Pavilion. Even if this were not the case, there are probably not many people in the Masked Man Organization who can beat him. There is no need for him to take refuge in his ancestral land. p>
He can live a carefree life wherever he goes carefully. What is he doing here in his ancestral land suffering from anger?
"I don't agree with you if you want to stay here, but I'll be the first to say something ugly. If you ask me to say it
If you have any plans, don't blame me for being ruthless.
Zu Di said calmly.
"What plans can I have?'
The golden masked man No. 1 spread his hands and said innocently, "My lord, you can worry, I will never do anything harmful to you.'
Zu Di is non-committal. Just listen to what this kind of person says. Seriously, you are stupid.
"My lord, if you can't trust me, why don't you let those people take me away too?"
Golden Mask Man No. 1 asked tentatively.
Fan Yan raised his head and looked at the golden masked man No. 1, the sparkle in his eyes disappeared.
"Is your purpose here?'
Zu Di slowly said, "You also want to go behind the door with Zhan, Tianji and the others? Do you know what this means?
"I don't know, but I think it should be a good thing.
Golden Mask Man No. 1 said weakly.
"Of course it's a good thing.
Zu Di said calmly, "Otherwise, why do you think they would pay such a high price to go?'
"They almost lost everything in order to open that door, but you had a good idea and wanted to go with them without any money. Is there such a good thing in the world?'
The ancestral land seems to be smiling but not smiling.
The No. 1 golden mask man was a little embarrassed, "I just said casually, don't you think I'm an eyesore, my lord? I'll just run away so that you can never see me again. Isn't this a good thing?'
"You can run far without running behind the door.'
Zu Di said calmly, "As long as you don't appear in front of me, go away.'
"No, Your Majesty, let's talk again.
The No. 1 golden masked man shouted, "Look, they are going anyway. One more of me is not more, and one less of me is not a lot. I stay in Fan Yan, and you have to be on guard all the time, right? I know, with the prince
With your strength, it's easy to suppress me, but you are busy and you can't keep an eye on me, right? Just kick me to a place where I can never come back. Wouldn't that be the end of the world?'
Since Golden Mask Man No. 1 has exposed his thoughts, he simply stopped hiding them and pestered Zu Di.
"If you want to go, you can.
Zu Di said, "Leave the money to buy the road and you can go wherever you want.
Lien Zhan and Tianji had to leave enough money to buy the way, so Fan Yan would open the door for them. If the man in the No. 1 golden mask wanted to go there without spending a penny, that would be too nice.
The Five Heavenly Emperors, the ancestors wanted to kick them over, but the golden masked man No. 1 did not have this kind of treatment.
Having said that, Zu Di wants Golden Mask Man No. 1 to stay. If he stays, he can get more free labor. It is not easy to find a worker in the pseudo-Tao realm.
“Buy road money?’
The man in the golden mask said with a dry throat, "My lord, have you forgotten that not long ago, I spent all my wealth to buy my life, how can I have any money to buy it now?
"Look, I am so poor now that I only have a face.
He patted his golden face.
"Really?'
Fan Yan said calmly, "How did I hear that something is missing from the Wei Palace?
Golden Mask Man No. 1:
Is it really okay for a big shot like you to care about such a trivial matter?
"I have to eat too... I really didn't take much.
Golden Mask Man No. 1 said sarcastically.
"I don't care about that,
Zu Di waved his hand and said, "If you want to pass through that gate, you can. If you pay enough for the road, I can let you go with them.'
"Of course, if you can't come up with the money, then you can have some valuable secrets." Golden Mask Man No. 1 sighed, "My lord, you are really like a wild goose plucking your hair.
A wry smile appeared on his face, "If you guard that door, you will have a hugely profitable business.
"When I'm doing business, I'm sometimes willing to give in. If you don't want to, you can leave. I won't force you.
Zu Di looked at the golden masked man No. 1, thoughtfully in his heart.
Although this number one is trying his best to hide it, Fan Yan can also see that he may know some secrets about the door.
Otherwise, he would not have wanted to get close to Zu Di, and would have wanted to follow Tianji and the others through the door.
If he really knew nothing, how could he want to go with others after hearing this bit of news?
Doesn't he know that he, a fake Taoist, walks with a group of Taoists, and he is afraid that he will die without knowing how?
He couldn't help but be curious about the identity of this golden masked man.
Logically speaking, as a person living in Fan Yan, he would have no chance to come into contact with that door.
You must know that the existence of that door, even in ancient heaven, is a secret that only a few people are qualified to know.
If it weren't for chance, Fan Yan might not even know about the existence of that door.
How did you know about this golden mask man?
Also, how did Diao Daocun lead the people in the world behind the door to be distracted?
Is there any relationship between the two?
This masked man organization really hides a lot of secrets.
"I've already spoken openly. Then, Prince, please give me a price. How much money will it cost to let me go?'
Golden Mask Man No. 1 gritted his teeth and said.
Zu Di looked at Golden Mask Man No. 1 with some surprise. He just said it casually, but he didn't expect that Golden Mask Man No. 1 actually took it seriously.
Not to mention, he really opened up Zhou Shu's thinking.
The only thing that can possibly open the door now is the spear in his hand that is made of branches from the spiritual root of heaven and earth.
What is this called?
What a rare place to live!
In other words, no matter who wants to pass through that door, he must pass through his ancestral land.
How about setting up a toll booth in front of the door to send people there?
This is also a very good fee-based project. Maybe it will be more profitable than being a weapon builder
Fan Yan touched his chin and started thinking. Although he was curious about the world behind the door, he had no plans to go there.
Zhan wants to go there because he wants to find out some truth, and he wants to live forever. Tianji wants to go there because behind the door is his hometown.
Golden Mask Man No. 1 wants to go over, maybe because he wants to become stronger.
Ancestral Land does not have these obsessions. He is just curious and does not want to take risks. He is living well in Fan Yan, and his current cultivation level has not reached the bottleneck and can continue to improve. There is really no need.
Venture to the world behind that door.
Who knows what is going on on the other side of the door?
Even if he really wants to go there, he will have to wait until he has strength comparable to Tianzun before he can go there.
He has not forgotten that before, just a ray of distraction possessed Diao Daocun, which almost wiped out their entire army. The masters in the world behind the door are beyond imagination.
If he doesn’t have enough strength, Zhou Shu doesn’t want to go there and seek abuse.
"No. 1, don't say that I don't take care of you.
Zu Di pondered and said, "If it were anyone else, no matter how much money I paid, I would not give them a chance. You have to know that door, there were countless strong men in ancient heaven, and only one could open that door.
I can count them on my hands.'
"You have seen Zhan and Tianji, right? They are serious Taoist realm experts, many times stronger than you. Don't they have to beg me honestly?' p>
"Do you think they are willing? They have no choice. In today's world, the only person who can open that door is me.
"To tell you the truth, I once helped Qitian of Gutianting pass through that door before. You may not know Qitian, but I can tell you that he is a strong man who has surpassed the Tao realm. He is like you.
Your breath can kill hundreds of people.
The ancestors talked freely, but once their identity changed, the attitude of the ancestors also changed.
Now the golden mask man No. 1 is a customer. He is now providing services to customers, so his attitude is naturally better.
"So, you know, it's not that difficult to pass through that door. If it were anyone else, there wouldn't even be a chance.'
"Seeing as you have done a lot for me, I will give you this opportunity. As for the price, I will give you a 20% discount.
Fan Yan spoke slowly.
The golden masked man No. 1 rolled his eyes inwardly, but put on a grateful look on his face. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of me.'
The man in the golden mask No. 1 said, "Your Majesty, you'd better quote the price directly." Acting is really unnecessary. None of us are good birds. Who doesn't know how to say nice things?
If you can give me free money, I can praise you for ten days and ten nights!
No matter how much you talk, won’t you still have to give money in the end?
I will give you as much as you want. These days, who out there doesn’t have a cunning rabbit with three holes? Doesn’t have a small treasury?
"Uncomfortable.
Fan Yan clapped his hands and said, "I hate cheerful people like you. I don't want much, just silver or equivalent weapon-making materials.