Yuan Shi Tian

Chapter 68 Aftermath [-]

County government office, partial house,
A famous soldier, wearing black armor, with a solemn expression, stood with a sword in his hand.

Between one and two incense burners, wisps of green smoke and sandalwood drifted.

Xun Shaoyu's face was expressionless, his eyes were stern, and his coldness became clearer.

Between his eyebrows, he looked at the prisoner in front of him with a cold look, and said quietly: "Is he that bold gangster?"

Zhao Wenyuan and Zhao Xunan were on the side, standing respectfully, with no trace of the spirit of a general or a local history officer.

Xun Shaoyu's eyes flickered, and when he passed Zhao Xun'an, he froze for a moment.

Regarding Zhao Xunan, Xun Shaoyu felt that he had looked away.

In the past, Zhao Xunan was mediocre in his eyes and was not the choice of a capable minister. Moreover, under the observation of Shi Jingqi, he was not a person born with extraordinary destiny.

Shenbai Benming may be worth something in a village or a township.

For someone like Xun Shaoyu, who has already taken charge of a county and enjoys his own power and wealth, it is a bit useless.

If it weren't for the fact that he was very old, he was an 'old stick', and he was familiar with some affairs in the torture room.

Xun Shaoyu had long ago found a reason to remove Zhao Xunan from his position as the history of the torture chamber.

But today, Zhao Xunan was able to find the hiding place of the bandits in just a few hours.

Not only did he achieve a great feat, but he also allowed Xun Shaoyu to suppress other thoughts for the time being.

After all, not everyone can do it in less than twelve hours.In Nuoda County, with a population of tens of thousands, these gangsters were found.

This effort to find a needle in a haystack undoubtedly immediately gave Xun Shaoyu a completely new impression of Zhao Xunan.

As for Xun Shaoyu, he didn't mind that his subordinates would spend all day fawning over others, bullying their subordinates and flattering their superiors, and not doing their job properly.

However, this does not mean that he will tolerate his subordinates, who are all useless people who are just waiting to die and muddle along.

To deal with this kind of person, he would kick him away without hesitation and let them fend for themselves.

However, for those who are useful.Xun Shaoyu's tolerance will become greater than ever before, and even getting whatever he wants will not be a problem.

As long as it can be used for his own benefit, Xun Shaoyu never cares whether he is a treacherous person, a villain or a hypocrite.

"Fang Guoduan?"

Gao Tianbao was invisible and murmured.

This young man in front of me can make dignified officials and generals be so careful and respectful.

This status is really obvious.

Looking at the majestic posture of the young man, Gao Tianbao's eyes narrowed slightly.

Zhao Wenyuan pointed at Gao Tianbao and said, "It's exactly this beast!"

Gao Tianbao was wrapped in two or three iron ropes. At the other end of the iron ropes, there was a big iron ball dragging on the ground.

At first glance, this big iron ball is as big as a millstone and weighs at least two to three hundred kilograms.

Xun Shaoyu nodded slightly and said: "This beast can defeat the Xu family and kill the entire Xu family. It is also a capable person."

The Xu family is a large family in the county, with considerable wealth and wealth.He is extremely popular in Jiangning County and is known as the richest man.

In such a family, the people who look after the house and the courtyard will definitely not be all just a bunch of people, but they must be practitioners with some real skills.

However, even so, the one hundred and seven members of the Xu family were still not immune.

This was enough for Xun Shaoyu to treat him differently.

Zhao Wenyuan hesitated for a while and said: "Sir, this dog is fierce and stubborn, so don't underestimate it."

"When I humbly led the troops to capture this animal, I fought more than ten times and lost many of my brothers before I took this animal into custody."

This kind of person should not be taken lightly, even if he is equipped with anklets and handcuffs.

Xun Shaoyu's expression changed and he said, "What are the casualties?"

"It's tragic!"

Zhao Wenyuan's voice couldn't help but grow slightly lower: "The gangsters are fierce. If I hadn't been humble and used strong bows and crossbows without authorization, I might not be able to suppress these big bandits."

Xun Shaoyu looked solemn. Of course he knew that the bandits who dared to burn, kill and loot in Jiangning County were definitely not easy to deal with.

But being able to compete with the regular army under his command was a bit beyond his expectation.

You know, the Turer people swept across the sea and had unparalleled fighting power.

And the various rebel armies were able to survive the Turer people's encirclement and suppression, and develop and grow step by step.They were all killed alive from piles of flesh and blood.

The weaker soldiers had already been eliminated in several sieges by the Turer people.

Xun Shaoyu is also a soldier, of course he understands that it is impossible for some ordinary bandits to have such combat power.

This kind of combat power can be compared to some rural soldiers and county soldiers.

He mused: "So...really fierce!"

Immediately, Xun Shaoyu looked at this burly man carefully and asked: "Where are you from, where are you from, and how can you offend me, Jiangning?"

Gao Tianbao met Xun Shaoyu's gaze and sneered: "I am from Fengtai Mountain, Gaojiazhai... I don't change my name when I work, and I don't change my surname when I sit down. Gao Tianbao and Uncle Gao are the same!"

He said this with confidence and satisfaction.

He, Gaojiazhai, can be said to be the leader of the mountain people. The people in Nuoda Fengtai Mountain are all powerful local bullies and ground tigers.

Today, if anyone in Fang Guoduan dares to touch a hair on my head, in the future, when people from Gaojiazhai come down from the mountain, their spit will drown this small Jiangning County.

Xun Shaoyu said quietly: "Gaojiazhai... How come I haven't heard of it? There is such a village on Fengtai Mountain?"

Zhao Wenyuan's expression calmed slightly. In terms of combat power, a group of bandits could directly face the bandits who defeated the regular army. One can imagine the great threat they pose.

On the side, Zhao Xunan's face twitched a few times, and he quickly stepped forward two or three steps and asked Gao Tianbao, "But the Gao family in Erxiong Ridge, Fengtai Mountain?"

Xun Shaoyu and Zhao Wenyuan were not natives of Danyang, so of course they didn't know Fengtai Mountain.

How could Zhao Xunan, an old Danyang native, not know the power of those mountain villagers on Fengtai Mountain?

"Hmph... Since you know the reputation of my Gao family, I won't let you go, Uncle Gao."

Gao Tianbao's strong body dragged the iron rope with an unruly expression.

Xun Shaoyu pondered for a moment and said, "Is this Gao family very troublesome?"

This sentence was asked without beginning or end. Of course Zhao Xunan understood that this was what he was asking.

Zhao Xunan said: "The Fengtai Mountains cross Danyang Prefecture and pass through several counties along the way. The wild people in the mountains live in groups, hunt and patrol the mountains, fight tigers and drive away wolves. Most of them are tough men."

"Mountain people have lived in the mountains for hundreds or hundreds of years, and they have gathered in large numbers to form an earthen village."

"There are many native soldiers in the village, sometimes hundreds, sometimes thousands."

Xun Shaoyu said lightly: "Gaojiazhai is one of them?"

Zhao Xunyuan: "Yes...and it is the most powerful family in the mountain."

Xun Shaoyu sighed softly: "Really?"

He unhurriedly pulled out a simple sword from the waist of a soldier beside him.

"General..."

Xun Shaoyu's next move made Zhao Xunan suddenly startled and exclaimed.

Xun Shaoyu looked at Gao Tianbao with wide eyes, bulging eyeballs, and an expression of disbelief. With a 'pop' sound, the blade of the sword was drawn out, leaving a trail of blood.

"General..." Xun Shaoyu's sudden killing spree left Zhao Xunan almost at a loss for what to do with the bloody scene in front of him.

Xun Shaoyu said leisurely: "Trouble?"

"He's fast, so it won't be a problem!"

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Fengtai Mountain, Erxiong Ridge,
Inside an ancient cave, candlelight is brightly lit.

Laoxiang, which is as thick as a child's arm, is inserted into a three-eared beast cauldron.

Around the cave, there are ancient stone statues one after another. They all show their teeth and claws, with terrifying expressions. Some have multiple heads, hands and arms, or bodies with multiple eyes, or have a strange haze.

A black cloth flag was inserted into the hole.The flag cloth is covered with drawings like children's graffiti.On both sides of the flag handle, there are relief carvings of snakes spitting out messages and strings of copper bells hanging from their mouths.

On top of the bell, there are densely packed totems, each of which is different and unique.

An old man with white beard and hair, a thick body, exposed arms, and tangles.Wearing an old gray shirt, he sat cross-legged under the black flag.

With his eyes slightly closed, he exhaled and inhaled for a very long time, faintly echoing inside and outside the cave, echoing for eternity.

clang--

Suddenly, there was a slight vibration, I don’t know when it sounded.The bells jingled and collided, and dozens of bells shook and trembled for a while.

Looking closely, one of the bells was shaking violently, and it was also causing two strings of copper bells to tremble non-stop.

The old man opened his eyes and stared at the copper bell that was constantly colliding.

"who is it?"

He whispered to himself, his eyes twinkling and his expression stern.

This cloth flag is no small matter, it is a magical artifact inherited from the ancient Taoist sect.

Although it is not as magical as a treasure of luck, and can control the qi of a family, it is not comparable to ordinary top-notch tools.

The secrets of the Tao are so subtle and profound that not all people who have not yet realized the truth can get a glimpse of it.

It is precisely with this top magic weapon as a foundation.His bloodline can last for hundreds of years and remain prosperous.

"Whose soul bell is it?" He seemed to have been silent for a long time, so when he spoke, his voice seemed to be rubbing back and forth like saw teeth.

click - click -

On the copper bell, tiny gaps are spreading.In a moment, the surface of the copper bell was riddled with holes.With a slight shock, a cloud of fine powder gradually fell down.

Looking at the bell that turned into copper powder, the old man's eyes suddenly became very sharp.

"Is he a direct descendant of the clan?"

From the moment he is born, the descendants of his lineage will have their elders take action to remove a ray of Qi from the newborn.Integrate into the treasure flag and create a soul bell.

If the soul bell survives, the vitality will exist; when the deadline is reached, the soul bell will collapse!
The old man stood up slowly and said indifferently: "It seems that since I have not been out of the mountain for a long time, everyone in my Gao family can bully me!"

A trace of air flow, more and more concentrated, held but not released.

The moment the old man stood up, there were whistling and mournful sounds, lingering around.

Above the black cloth treasure flag, there is a cloud of turbid blackness flowing, like a dark cloud covering the top, similar to the gathering of thunder, thunder, wind and clouds.

The hands are not as thick as those of an octogenarian. The five finger joints are thick and have a strong sense of strength.

The old man held the black flag, and the familiar power filled his whole body.Deep and vast, elusive.

(End of this chapter)