"Hahaha, it's quite fierce." Guan Heng smiled slightly, looked at the struggling demon woman and said, "I say, girl, don't move around anymore. Our two female companions finally helped you deal with it. The wound has been bandaged, but if you struggle again, the wound will burst."
"Human villains, I don't want you to pretend to be kind. Kill me if you can."
Hearing the other party's hoarse shouting, Guan Heng frowned slightly and said: "Girl, we really don't have any ill intentions. If we want to harm you, why bother to save you? And the Yishui Monster Clan has not always co-existed peacefully with the human race. ?"
"Peaceful coexistence? That was all in the past..." The demon clan woman just said this, suddenly raised her head, and asked sternly: "How do you know that I am a member of the Yishui demon clan?"
"It's simple, because I have friends in the Yishui Demon Clan..."
Guan Heng took out an animal bone token from his arms and handed it to the other party. He continued: "This was given to me by Bisang, the noble's 'messenger'. Do you know him? There should be one beside Brother Bisang." A black and white cat bear and a flat-billed red heron..."
"What?!" When the demon woman heard the name "Bisang", her face suddenly changed, and tears suddenly filled her eyes. She sobbed and said: "Brother Bi, Brother Bi is dead, and it was just three days ago." before."
"Eh? Bisang, he's dead?!" After hearing this, Guan Heng felt his body shake slightly, and a bit of sadness filled his heart. He and Bisang only met once, but they had a great time chatting with each other.
Bisang likes the culture of the three ancient countries very much. He often travels around the ancient countries to gain more knowledge. Otherwise, he would not have met Guan Heng.
Speaking of which, the encounter between the two was a bit strange. At that time, the elephant snake bird, the ghost-eating tiger had a fight with Bisang's cat bear, and the flat-billed red heron. Guan Heng helped them apply medicine and bandages without any grudge. Bisang's attitude towards Guan Heng also began to change after he took care of the two monsters.
You know, there has been a long history of fighting and hatred between monsters, monsters, and humans, but Guan Heng has no grudges and faces himself, the red heron, and the panda with complete ease. This is enough to show that Guan Heng can become friends. People, the premise is that they don’t betray or hurt, then everyone can naturally get along with each other easily and comfortably.
"Huh..." After a few breaths, Guan Heng recovered from the shock. He waved his hand and said, "Let her go first."
Qinghuang and Ruotao let go of their hands and let the demon woman wipe her tears with her sleeves. Guan Heng whispered at this moment: "Girl, my name is Guan Heng. Tell me your name. I want to ask, Brother Bisang." How did he die?"
"My name is 'Lan Su'..." Seeing Guan Heng's livid face, the demon woman felt that he was really grieving for Bisang, so she spoke truthfully.
The Yishui Monster Tribe is a well-known peaceful monster tribe and generally does not conflict with any humans or monsters. Therefore, their territory has also become a place for trade between the two sides, and people often come and go.
Five days ago, Bisang, who had just become an elder, led a few men to greet a group of human traders who came to Xianfeng Castle, but an unexpected surprise happened!
Only one demon clan member ran back to Xiefeng Castle covered in blood to report that Bisang and the others had just seen the other caravan and were attacked inexplicably. There were actually more than ten black energy tyrants in that group. Bisang The others were caught off guard and were immediately assassinated and seriously injured.
When the powerful warriors of the Yishui Demon Clan rushed over, there were only a few corpses of the same clan left on the ground, and an arm holding the bone blade. It was Bisang's left hand. That hand was on the edge of the cliff where traces of blood continued. Almost everyone who found it could conclude that Bisang had suffered misfortune.
Elders and fellow tribesmen were harmed by humans. This was something that the people of the Yishui Demon Clan could not tolerate. In the next few days, almost all human merchants were expelled from Xianfeng Castle.
Fortunately, the Yishui Demon Clan did not attack them directly. They only said that after finding the murderer, they would consider the matter of mutual trade. However, at this time, there is no place for humans in the territory of the Yishui Demon Clan.
"No wonder you had such a bad attitude towards us just now." Guan Heng glanced at Lan Su and then said: "Girl, from your tone, it seems that you are very familiar with Brother Bisang?"
"To be honest, I am, I am Brother Bisang's fiancée." When Lan Su said this, his face turned slightly red, and he paused for a moment before continuing: "We plan to hold the ceremony as soon as he becomes an elder. Wedding, who knows...wuwuwu..."
Thinking of the sad place, Lan Su covered her face and shed tears again.
"This is not the way to go."
Guan Heng winked at Qinghuang and Ruotao, who quickly comforted him, and Lan Su gradually stopped crying. He said at this time: "You said that everyone only found an arm of the same clan and Brother Bisang. Have you found the corpse of the human trader? Also, what happened to the corpse of the demon clan we just buried?"
"The body of the human trader? I didn't find it. When I arrived at the accident site with several elders and warriors of the tribe, we found only the remains of the same tribe and the hands of Bisang Ge. No other corpses were found." After saying this, Lan There was a bit of sadness on Su's face, and she was obviously deep in painful contemplation.
Then, she said: "Early this morning, we heard the news from the tribe that there were traces of a human trader who plotted against Bisang Ge a few days ago, so I took the tribesmen who are usually close to me and came to check, and the result was Here, we were first attacked by flying arrows, and then chopped down by a group of masked men."
Hearing this, Guan Heng's eyes suddenly narrowed: "Planning a sneak attack? Why must you be put to death?"
Qing Huang asked from the side: "Miss Lan, think about it, what are the characteristics of the guys who attacked you?"
"They all have their faces covered and their bodies are tightly wrapped, but they are all dressed like humans from the three ancient countries."
Lan Su was actually not stupid. Now that she thought about it, something felt wrong. She continued: "In the past few days, the more I think about it, the more wrong I feel, because Brother Bisang and the human trader have always been very good friends. Every time the other party comes to Yi, The Water Demon Tribe and Xianfeng Castle will come to visit us with a large number of gifts, so why would they suddenly turn against us and hurt others? This is not good for them either."
After hearing what she said, Guan Heng suddenly asked: "Lan Su, didn't you say you only found one of Bisang's arms? Why did you conclude that he was dead? Where is the arm at this time?"
"Because the arm was found on the edge of the cliff, and we searched at the bottom of the cliff several times, but there was no trace of the remaining bones, so I, I'm not sure whether Brother Bisang is really dead."
Lan Su said this, and then said: "By the way, I have soaked his arm in a jar with the antiseptic potion specially made by the elders of the Yishui Demon Tribe, intending to keep it, because if I can't find the other bones, I will just It’s time to bury this arm, Brother Guan, why do you ask?”
"I'm thinking that if you don't find Brother Bisang's body, it means there is a chance that he is not dead." Guan Heng said, "If the arm is still there, then I will be more confident in finding him."
"Brother Guan, is this true?"
Hearing this, Lan Su almost cried with joy. She whispered: "Originally, this year was the first time that Brother Bisang hosted the 'Spirit Enlightenment Ceremony' and the 'Evolution Trial' after becoming an elder, allowing the selected monsters to evolve. I became a demon clan, but now something like this happened, alas..."
Xiao Hei blinked at this moment, pulled Guan Heng's sleeve and asked: "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, do you know what the spiritual enlightenment ceremony is?"
"Oh, this is a special ritual of the demon clan. I heard Brother Bisang say it before..."
After hearing her question, Guan Heng told him what he knew. Bisang is one of the messengers sent by the Yishui Monster Clan to various places. Their mission is to find various powerful monsters and bring them to the Yishui Monster Clan to attend the annual "Monster Clan Evolution Trial". "Refining".
At a specific time every year, the Yishui Monster Clan will hold a special trial for new monsters to allow them to evolve into "human-like monsters." However, if the monsters want to evolve to the level of monsters, they must undergo special trials during this period. They have to endure a lot of pain, and they also have to smash the demon beads they have been smelting for many years, so not all powerful demon beasts are willing to evolve into demons.
However, there are also some monsters who hope to have a human-like appearance, live close to humans, break away from the ignorant and barbaric primitive life, and experience the taste of civilization.
Therefore, in order to increase the number of monsters and strengthen the group, "messengers" like Bisang appeared. They traveled around, watched the battles between monsters, and searched for those with good qualifications and those who wanted to evolve into The strong men of the demon clan introduce them to the clan to undergo trials.
Guan Heng explained this matter to the three girls in just a few words. Lan Su beside him nodded repeatedly: "Well, what Brother Guan said is absolutely right. This year, Brother Bisang and the other search envoys found several people." A monster with great power and potential, the opponent has already returned to the clan with the envoys."
"Sounds very interesting." Xiao Hei said from the side: "I really want to see how the monster beasts evolve into the monster clan..."
"Xiao Hei, I'm afraid this won't work." Guan Heng shook his head and said: "The Yishui Demon Clan's 'Evolution Demon Clan Trial' is a very secret inheritance ritual. If you are not an important figure in the clan, I'm afraid no one is qualified to do it at close range. Look, Lan Su, am I right?"
"Yes, Bisang has participated twice before. Ordinary tribesmen like me sometimes never see it once in their lives." Lan Su saw Xiao Hei was a little disappointed, so he added: "Actually, I guess there is nothing interesting to see. "
Hearing this, Xiao Hei was a little strange: "Why do you say that?"
"Oh, those trial ceremonies will be held in the back mountain of Xiefeng Castle. At that time, there will be screams from the back mountain, making people unable to sleep at night." Lan Su said: "This time you Understand?"
Xiao Hei stuck out his tongue: "Oh, in that case, it's okay not to look at it."
"Okay, stop talking nonsense." Guan Heng immediately interrupted her and said to the demon girl: "Lan Su, let's go to Xiefeng Castle immediately. We stay outside the castle and wait while you go and cut off Bisang's body." Get the arm, and everyone immediately go to the cliff to look for Bisang."
"Brother Guan, won't you come with me into the castle?" Lan Su said: "Although humans are not very popular in the territory now, but you have the animal bone token in hand, no one will make it difficult for you."
After listening to her words, Guan Heng shook his head: "No, I will not enter Xianfeng Castle before I find Bisang. Moreover, your actions must be fast and secretive. It is best not to let anyone know that you are going back."
Lan Su's heart moved, and she seemed to understand something. She was a thoughtful girl, so she immediately nodded and led everyone forward.
"A Heng, you asked Lan Su to hide her whereabouts, are you worried that...someone in Xianfeng Castle will do harm to her?" As soon as Qinghuang's words came out, Guan Heng nodded: "Yes, that's exactly the case."
After a slight pause, Guan Heng continued: "From the time Bisang led his people to greet the caravan and was attacked, to when he lost his arm and disappeared, and then Lansu and the dozens of people were led to a place far away from Xianfeng Castle and assassinated. It all seems to have been pre-planned by someone, all interconnected and watertight, just to get rid of Bisang and the people related to him."
"Yes." Qinghuang nodded slightly: "After listening to Lan Su's narration before, and what you said, it does make sense."
"Sir, do you suspect that there is something wrong with the people within the Yishui Demon Clan?" Guan Heng said calmly: "Ruotao, it's too early to say this now. I think it doesn't matter whether Bisang is dead or alive. , as long as we find him, we will definitely have the answers we want to know.”
Everyone walked while talking, and the more than ten miles of mountain road was completed in a while. A corner of Xiefeng Castle was visible in the distance ahead. Lan Su stopped at this moment. She turned around and said: "Brother Guan, I'm going in right now..."
"Wait a minute." Guan Heng subconsciously touched something in his arms, and then said to the three women: "I'm still worried about letting Lan Su enter the castle alone. Let's do this. I'll go with her."
"Brother-in-law, aren't you afraid that those demon tribesmen will make things difficult for you?" After hearing Xiao Hei's words, Guan Heng smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter, because I have this thing."
After saying that, Guan Heng took out a fake animal skin face and put it on, then whispered: "And I have a 'Beast Totem' on my body that can assimilate the aura of the demon clan people, so they will not doubt it."
With that said, Guan Heng waved his hand: "The six ghosts will stay with you. Remember, don't wander around. We will come out and join you soon."
Qinghuang and Ruotao nodded, and Guan Heng said again: "I won't worry about you, just keep an eye on Xiao Hei."
"Hey, it seems like I am always disobedient." As soon as this sentence came out, Xiao Hei stuck out his tongue towards Guan Heng's leaving back.
While walking towards the gate of Xiefeng Castle, Lan Su said: "Brother Guan, in fact, even if there are people in the castle who want to do harm to me, they would not dare to do anything in the clan, so you don't have to follow me."
"No, I thought about it just now. I don't want to stick close to you to protect you, but I want to follow you secretly and observe."
Guan Heng said at this time: "Just think about it, the other party assassinated you and dozens of clan members, and they must have thought you were dead. Now that you appear in Xianfeng Castle without any problems, the other party will definitely be surprised when they see you, and then take action. "
"I understand. On the surface, I act as if nothing has happened. I greet acquaintances when I see them. If they look normal, then there is no problem. If there is a surprised and panicked expression on their face, it proves that they have something to do with the person who attacked me!"
"Not bad, not bad. I didn't expect you to be quite smart." Guan Heng smiled and nodded: "You can enter the castle first. I will secretly ask the bodyguards to follow you."
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