Wu Ming played with a stone that was shaped like a walnut and had dark golden convex lines all over its body, and said with curiosity. Apex 23S.
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"I got this thing accidentally from the Ghost Faced Bat Cave before. Before I could find it out, I was met by Lei Kuang and kept asking for it from me."
Shen Xiaolan shook her head slightly.
It's a coincidence that this woman wanted to use three people to help her obtain the thorn fruit, but it's not easy to steal the skin of a tiger. She took every precaution and ended up being poisoned by a hidden poison.
If Wu Ming hadn't arrived in time, he would have died long ago!
"Ghost Faced Bat Cave!"
Wu Ming raised his eyebrows. All the map contents flashed through his mind, but there was no information about this place.
Based on what Shen Xiaolan said carefully, he described the places he passed one by one in his mind, and finally discovered that he was in the most dangerous area on the mountain, very close to the Ghost Valley!
It must be said that this woman was very lucky, and she escaped from the danger without any danger!
Of course, there is also the reason why Lei Kuang and the other three came to help!
Since he knew very little about the Ghost Faced Bat Cave, even Wu Ming could not guess what this treasure was, and the purpose of the three people was naturally impossible to know.
"What's Miss Shen doing here at Thorny Cliff?"
Wu Ming asked casually while looking through Lei Kuang's relics.
"I……"
Shen Xiaolan hesitated for a long time and said with a complicated expression, "A supreme elder in the sect promised that as long as I can collect high-grade thorn fruits and help his great-grandson lay a solid foundation in martial arts, he will help me negotiate."
"Oh!"
Wu Ming curled his lips.
Making false promises with three people is like seeking the skin of a tiger, and negotiating terms with a grand master-level being, isn't it?
Even if he is a genius, he is just a disciple of the artistic conception. Such a strong person will never quarrel with the Lin family. At most, he will say something!
As for the result, it is a matter of benevolence and wisdom!
"Please teach me, Your Majesty!"
Shen Xiaolan's pretty face turned pale, as if she had already sensed it, and she fell in submission.
"Miss Shen, please don't do this. Your third brother and I have an old relationship, and you and I are classmates. Just call me senior brother."
Wu Ming waved his hand, looked at the woman's insistent eyes, and sighed, "I also know a little bit about your affairs."
Expectation flashed in Shen Xiaolan's beautiful eyes, but they suddenly turned pale.
"Firstly, you and I are personal friends, but the marriage contract is approved by the family. Secondly, your teacher must have also intended to broker this matter.
I can't get involved in either emotion or reason, because Prince Wu's palace can't afford to offend the Grand Master now, nor can it offend the sect!"
Everything Wu Ming said is true.
Even if it is a dispute over the holy way, if there is no necessary reason, the existence of the Grand Master will never be easily offended!
If it were the Xuanlei Sect, relying on the fact that a great master had set up a martial arts trap before, he would dare to turn against him directly, just like killing Lei Kuang before without any scruples!
Even if it incurs revenge from the strong, there will naturally be someone who can take the lead!
"But... a great chivalrous person serves the country and the people! That's all I have to say, let the girl take care of herself!"
Just when Shen Xiaolan's eyes were filled with darkness, Wu Ming's words seemed to light up a bright light.
"A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people?"
Shen Xiaolan murmured to herself, her beautiful eyes getting brighter and brighter, and she kowtowed, "Thank you so much, Wang...Senior Brother Wu for your guidance!"
"Haha, I didn't say anything!"
Wu Ming smiled and waved his hands, secretly praising this woman for being smart.
Throughout the ages, the imperial court has regarded clan gangs as a cancer, and even with the help of Confucianism, the idea of "chivalry using force to break the ban" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
There are policies from above and countermeasures from below!
The sect sends out outstanding disciples to eliminate desperate bandits and corrupt officials everywhere. If they accumulate enough reputation, they will be supported by the people as - knights!
What he said was not to let Shen Xiaolan's slaves gain reputation, but to go to the border town to fight against the demons and barbarians!
Although it is dangerous, it is the only choice to solve the dilemma!
The sect and the imperial court have acquiesced in an unspoken rule, that is, the sect's children must not be prevented from joining the army.
Because protecting China is everyone’s responsibility, and no one can slack off!
However, in order to maintain its own mysterious and revered status, the sect did not explicitly say otherwise, but it secretly and subtly influenced the disciples.
Only disciples who have exhausted their martial arts potential and have no future will choose this path.
Shen Xiaolan was arrogant and had a strong temper. She was forced to run into Youxia Ridge. She didn't expect this, but she was affected by it!
And the military strategist will never allow the sect to interfere with the military affairs of the border town for any reason.
It's not because of Shen Xiaolan's talent, but because of the military strategist's appearance!
Just imagine, once a precedent is set, one person is needed today, and another person is needed tomorrow. Wouldn't border defense become a sieve, and how can we talk about arranging troops?
"Sure enough!"
Wu Ming pulled out a palm-sized book, flipped through it casually, and nodded with a smile.
The booklet is not a profound secret book, and Xuanlei Sect will not allow its disciples to carry it, even the inner disciples. It is Lei Kuang's cultivation experience, or portable notes!
At this point, "Thunder Hands" has been completed without any flaws, and Lei Kuang's experience and understanding of the subsequent exercises have laid the foundation for Wu Ming to deduct and practice them to a higher level.
"Map of Ghost Valley!"
Wu Ming found half of an ancient scroll among a pile of debris. He glanced at it and determined that it was just a corner of Ghost Valley, but it was far more detailed than what he had found before.
There are not only several safe routes, but also the locations of several specialty treasures, as well as the distribution of ghost strength and weakness.
And at the tip of the torn corner, a messy ball of thread is drawn, most of which is also missing.
Although they were just talking about the incomplete patterns drawn with a few strokes, Wu Ming's eyes lit up and he took out the previous stones and compared them carefully, and found that they were indeed somewhat similar.
"Look at the location drawn on this map. It's very close to the center of the valley. Is it for the Golden Horned Lotus?"
Wu Ming looked confused. Although this possibility was possible, it was extremely unlikely.
The demon barbarian is so powerful that even if he doesn't count Li Li, I can't think of anyone who can compete with the tiger barbarian Chi Xiu!
"Liu Yixue!"
Suddenly, a beautiful figure in white clothes and snow flashed in Wu Ming's mind, and he couldn't help but stand up.
Although this woman is not on the list of geniuses, there is no doubt about her talent. She has also practiced quietly in Yue Nu Palace for several years, and her cultivation is definitely among the best among those who enter the valley.
"No, even if she has a sect mission, it is impossible for her to do such dangerous things. It is impossible for the saint of Yue Nu Palace not to know the strength of the disciples sent by Yaoman."
After thinking about it, Wu Ming was obviously relieved, although he was still a little worried.
But care leads to confusion, and he forgot that Liu Yixue was even more stubborn than Shen Xiaolan, otherwise she would not have guarded her mother's relics for many years at her young age.
"Senior Brother Wu, the battle on the top of the cliff is almost over!"
Seeing him in a daze, Shen Xiaolan lay down bored and kept staring at the movement on the top of the cliff.
"Let's go, don't you want to pick thorn fruits? Now is the best opportunity!"
A bright light flashed in Wu Ming's eyes. After thinking for a while, he stood up and shook his body, making a crackling sound.
"Forget it, that supreme elder may not go all out to deal with the Lin family, and... after leaving the valley, I will go to the border town to join the army."
Shen Xiaolan shook her head slightly and smiled bitterly.
"You don't think that you can easily get rid of the sect with your own strength, do you? Although the supreme elder cannot help you with all his strength, but he has the affection to do so, he will at least ensure that you leave Huayun Sect safely. From now on, the sky will be high and birds can fly!"
Wu Ming smiled.
"But it's too dangerous!"
Shen Xiaolan suddenly realized it and immediately shook her head.
"Don't worry, the guy above is an old friend. I've always wanted to talk to him! And we're not the only ones rushing up now!"
Wu Ming said mysteriously.
"Could it be that Lei Xu and others are catching up?"
Shen Xiaolan was extremely smart and came up with the idea in a flash.
She and Lei Kuang were making excuses all the way and were always on guard in secret. They had long been vaguely aware that the other party was contacting other people in some unknown way.
Just as she can leave a secret message for Wu Ming, others can naturally do the same, but Wu Ming arrived early!
"Walk!"
Wu Ming's eyes showed appreciation, he nodded and took the lead.
In fact, when I was looking through Lei Kuang's relics, I sent Yu Yan to explore the way, and did not return until the extreme distance. I happened to find Lei Xu and his party of six people, rushing here as fast as possible.
At first, they could barely hide their whereabouts, but later on, for dozens of miles, silver snakes and copper snakes appeared one after another, making the two of them tired to deal with it.
Fortunately, no golden-threaded snake appeared, otherwise we would have really fought hard. As we went higher, it seemed that we were overwhelmed by the power of the three powerful men on the top of the cliff, but not a single snake was seen.
"That's it, you wait here, I'll be back as soon as I go!"
Wu Ming found a secret place, which was only about ten miles away from the top of the cliff. He went out and laid out some traces to lead to the top of the cliff, and then returned.
Rumble!
At this time, the entire top of the cliff roared incessantly, like thunder piercing the ears, and the roaring and shrill screams resounded throughout the sky, accompanied by flying sand and rocks rolling in, like clouds and mist covering the sky and the sun!
Up to now, the battle between the three powerful men has been going on for most of the day. The movement has changed from continuous at first to intermittent now, indicating that the battle is about to come to an end.
"Senior brother, who is the old friend you are talking about?"
Shen Xiaolan couldn't help but ask.
With her intelligence, she could naturally tell that this old friend was not that friend, otherwise she wouldn't have come here with the intention of taking advantage.
"Xiongmanbagulu!"
Wu Ming did not hide it.
"Monster? With such strength, it is very likely that he is a great demon candidate with the blood of the emperor. Then..."
Shen Xiaolan's red lips were slightly open, and her beautiful eyes were wide open.
"This guy was in King Beijin's tent back then. He was a first-rate savage and murderous, but he was never interested in the weak.
The feud with me may not be big or small, but when I killed his sixth brother at the foot of the mountain, the feud became big!"
Wu Ming said casually.
Shen Xiaolan was immediately speechless.
"Coming!"
While chatting and watching, Wu Ming's eyes narrowed slightly and he saw through Yu Yan that six warriors of different shapes were moving to the top of the cliff very carefully following the traces he had left before.
"What if there's no fight?"
Shen Xiaolan said nervously.
"Yes, as long as Bagulu doesn't change his vegetarian diet, there will definitely be a fight!"
Wu Ming nodded firmly. When he saw one of them and discovered that he had hidden a palm-sized bone that was as white as jade and covered with dense khaki lines, and showed it off as if he had found a treasure, a wicked smile appeared on his lips.
It is the secret bones of Xiong Man Tie He!
Shen Xiaolan seemed to be aware of it and glanced at Wu Ming quietly. Her heart skipped a beat and she instinctively took a step away.
At the same time, the battle on the cliff top finally comes to an end!