The Xidu army first ransacked the Izumo caravan, then confiscated the goods, and then deported it. Naturally, this matter could not be concealed.
The next day, all the businessmen doing business in Xidu knew about it and made a fuss.
For merchants, stable order is the basis for doing business and making a fortune. After leaving the Izumo Caravan, the major caravans were naturally very nervous. Every one of them was in a panic, and everyone was afraid that King Xi would target them with the butcher knife.
For a time, rumors spread among the major caravans, and many caravans wanted to escape Xidu as soon as possible.
Yao Yun had already anticipated this situation and quickly began to refute the rumors.
When the caravans learned that the Izumo caravan was caught for spying on Xiguo's secrets, they breathed a sigh of relief and let go of their worries.
And soon, the news spread like wildfire that Xidu possesses mineral deposits of heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
Only then did the major caravans know that the Hundred-Refined Divine Weapon previously auctioned by the Xi Kingdom was made of a natural material and earthly treasure called "steel", and it was this "steel" mine that the Izumo caravan was exploring.
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For a time, all the major caravans were shocked.
This was shocking news. No wonder King Xi was furious. Not to mention confiscating the belongings of the Izumo caravan, even killing them all was not an exaggeration.
King Xi spared the people of the Izumo caravan, which was simply too tolerant and even a bit merciful.
Many caravan leaders were sighing, but they only sighed a few times, and their hearts were soon replaced by joy.
This is rare good news. If you bring this news back home and tell the king, wouldn't it be a great achievement?
So the major caravans worked hard to find out the news and found that there was indeed a mine in Xidu that was heavily guarded. Everyone was happy.
Sure enough, Xi Kingdom discovered a mine of heavenly materials and earthly treasures!
"No wonder King Xi is willing to sell the Hundred-Refined Magic Weapon. It turns out that Xi Kingdom has no shortage of such magic weapons at all. This is a big secret."
"Go back and report it to your Majesty. If the Xi Kingdom is weak, you will definitely be able to get a piece of his pie."
"That's right. The nobles in the country will definitely be moved by it."
The leaders of the major caravans had private discussions, and soon, all the major caravans left Xidu in a hurry, several days earlier than in previous months.
Standing on the city wall, Yao Yun watched the caravan leaving, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.
All the hustle and bustle in the world is for gain, and all the bustle in the world is for gain. If Xi doesn't have enough background, I'm afraid he has become a piece of fish on the chopping board and will be slaughtered by others.
Because the second elder Wu Tong needed some preparation time to perform his witchcraft, Yao Yun did not go to the witch temple to disturb him, and walked down from the tower to the palace.
Back at the palace, everyone seemed to know that Yao Yun was in trouble. They were all very well-behaved. Even Yaoyao Yunyun wanted to stick to her, but she was quickly pulled away by Xingye and Xiaocao.
Liusu, the nine-tailed fox, is very capable. Unlike other palace maids who do not know the situation outside the palace, she brought Qingzhu to Yao Yun.
"Dad, my cultivation level has reached the first level. I'll help you fight the bad guys. Don't be unhappy~" The little bamboo spirit jumped up and came to Yao Yun's side.
Yao Yun smiled happily. When Xiaozhu became a spirit, he had a profound knowledge. He was not far away from a first-class fairy. After Liusu's teachings intentionally or unintentionally, it was normal for his cultivation to gradually increase.
"So good~"
Yao Yun never hesitates to praise this cute little fairy.
Liusu also smiled and asked: "Your Majesty, do we in Xidu really have a kind of heavenly material and earthly treasure called steel?"
"have"
Liusu looked worried: "Now that the news has been revealed, wouldn't we be in trouble? Money and silk are very attractive, and these people will stop at nothing for their own benefit. It's so abominable!"
Liusu's words were sincere, and so was her worry. After all, she understood it deeply.
A few years ago, countless demon hunters flocked to Qingqiu Mountain to capture the nine-tailed foxes. No matter they were big or small foxes, they would not let them go. This made the nine-tailed foxes in Qingqiu Mountain restless and in panic all day long.
Recalling those miserable days, Liusu still has lingering fears.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. If they dare to come to Xidu to cause trouble, they will definitely be taught a lesson..." Liusu hesitated, but stopped what he wanted to say.
Yao Yun felt warm in his heart when he saw Liusu's worried look. Apart from being annoying when seducing people, this nine-tailed fox monster was quite good, simple and clean, with a clear distinction between love and hate.
"Don't worry, Xidu is not a vegetarian either." Yao Yun comforted him.
Nine-tailed fox Liusu originally wanted to say that he could help the king, but seeing Yao Yun's confident look, nine-tailed fox Liusu chose to be reserved.
Yao Yun, the straight man of steel, naturally did not notice the thoughts of Liusu, the nine-tailed fox. After chatting for a few words, he went back to the practice room to practice.
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For several days, the second elder, Wu Tong, was preparing to perform witchcraft.
Yao Yun naturally cooperated fully and tried his best to prepare whatever Wu Tong needed. Finally, on the sixth day, the preparations for the second elder were completed.
In the courtyard of the witch temple, in front of the altar for worshiping the sky, the witch boys stood on both sides with solemn expressions. The second elder, Wu Tong, was kneeling on the altar, looking calm.
Under the sacrifice platform, there is a huge white dog ferocious beast. This ferocious beast is called Iron-backed Snow Dog. It is a first-class ferocious beast. Cangman led his army to capture it in the mountains in the past few days.
Beside the iron-backed snowdogs, there were eleven white dogs lying on the ground.
These dogs are sacrifices to heaven.
Wu Tong muttered something, and simple and obscure witchcraft spells poured out from his mouth, echoing in the audience; the witch boys followed tacitly into chanting.
The witchcraft turned into golden symbols, surrounding the altar, and an inexplicable power emerged unknowingly.
Soon, eleven white dogs gradually floated up, including the giant one-foot-long white dog beast, floating in the air and surrounding Wu Tong's head.
Immediately afterwards, the eleven white dogs changed. First, their plump bodies became withered, and then they disappeared out of thin air in front of Yao Yun's eyes.
The iron-backed snow dog did not escape its bad luck. Soon, like the other dog brothers, it gradually withered and died, as if it had never been to the human world, leaving no trace.
"White dog prayer!" Yao Yun murmured to himself. He heard the name of this ritual from the witchcraft.
Soon, chickens, cattle and sheep were brought out again, and their fate was the same as that of the white dog.
Finally, there are rice, corn, and jade.
The golden light witchcraft is like a greedy snake, swallowing up all the sacrifices.
After the sacrifice, Wu Tong opened his eyes.
At this moment, Yao Yun's whole body shook violently, and he felt an unimaginable terrifying force crawling out of Wu Tong's body.
Yes, climbed out!
It was a little snake, a scary little snake with a scarlet tongue!
thump!
All the shaman boys fell to their knees and said, "Meet the snake of the gods"!
Only Yao Yun was left in the audience, and the bald dragon did not kneel down.
Yao Yun was quite shocked and asked: "Second Elder, what is the snake of the gods?"
Wu Tong smiled and said: "It is the snake of gods, Your Majesty. According to the legend, the gods are so powerful ~ snakes, that snake is the snake of gods."
Hearing this, Yao Yun also remembered that the images of gods in the legends of this world are all holding snakes in their hands, which is exactly the same as Wu Tong's image at this time.
"Second Elder, are you a god?!" Yao Yun exclaimed, his face full of disbelief.
Wu Tong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No, this is the divine snake of a certain minor god. The old man just borrowed the seal to barely be able to use his magical powers."
Yao Yun suddenly realized this, but the shock in his heart did not diminish at all.
Wu Tong continued: "Your Majesty, the King of Izumo is the king of a country and is protected by merit. Even if I call out the snake of the gods, I can't hurt him. Therefore, I used the blood of the king to break his merit protection!"
Yao Yun naturally agreed and immediately cut the blood.
As soon as the divine color in Wu Tong's hand saw Yao Yun's blood, he immediately became excited, making a swishing sound, and kept sucking!
Seeing this, Wu Tong yelled, "Beast, don't be rude. Go to work after you're full. Kill Lord Izumo and you can be reunited with your master!"
"go!"
Wu Tong shouted loudly, raised his hand, and the divine snake in his hand rose into the air, turning into a stream of light and flying into the distance!