Pan Meng said slowly: "Baozhitang!"
Everyone's eyes lit up because what she said was true. Baozhitang was one of the few forces that dared to go deep into the Valley of the Dead.
Moreover, after so many years, Baozhitang has never reduced its exploration of the Valley of the Dead, because every time they can bring out unimaginable treasures from it.
Therefore, Baozhitang has been passed down for hundreds of years. Instead of flourishing and declining like other powers, it has become stronger and stronger. Even the Zhou royal family paid high respect to it.
"This is almost a way for Baozhitang to make money. Are the people from Baozhitang willing to take us in?" someone asked doubtfully.
Xuanwu and Wang Cheng seemed to have a clear understanding of each other, and looked at each other.
"Pah! Pah!"
Pan Meng clapped his hands, and then a middle-aged man walked out of the door.
He was dressed in fancy clothes, had a somewhat chubby figure, and had a signature smile on his face. He would nod when meeting people, and he felt like "we are all brothers from all over the world."
It is Qian Shan, the manager of Baozhitang!
When Xuanwu and Wang Cheng saw this person appear, they felt as if they had eaten a dead child, and their hearts were filled with panic.
They have a big feud with Qian Shan. It seems that they will work together next. How can this be accepted?
Qian Shan came to Pan Meng's side and saluted everyone: "I have met you all, sir."
Except for Xuanwu and Wang Cheng, everyone else returned the gift.
This scene naturally did not escape Pan Meng's eyes. She cleared her throat and said: "I know some of us have issues with Shopkeeper Qian, and I have issues with him, but when it comes to the safety of Mr. Hou, everyone must work together. !”
As he spoke, he secretly raised three fingers to Wang Cheng, and then retracted one.
Wang Cheng's face improved a little.
"Shopkeeper Qian, I heard that you have been in and out of the Valley of the Dead many times. Please tell everyone about the situation in the Valley of the Dead." Pan Meng said to Qian Shan.
Qian Shandao: "The Valley of the Dead is a well-known evil place and a dangerous place in the world, so it goes without saying. But what the world doesn't know is that the Valley of the Dead is also a treasured place!"
Seeing everyone's doubts, he explained: "Due to the unique geographical environment, many precious medicines, elixirs, and even magic medicines grow in the Valley of the Dead!"
"We all know this, just tell us the specific situation!" Xuanwu said angrily.
Qian Shan stopped talking nonsense and said: "According to Baozhitang's hundreds of years of exploration, the Valley of the Dead is composed of four parts. The entrance and exit is the "Tiankeng", after passing the Tiankeng is the "Misty Forest", and behind it is the "Death Swamp" , and further in there is the "Black Dragon Pond"."
This is the first time that everyone understands the true face of the Valley of the Dead. It turns out that the Valley of the Dead is actually divided into several areas.
Every area can be called a dangerous place, a desperate place, and people with low cultivation level would be looking for death if they go in there to find treasures.
After Qian Shan finished speaking, everyone shut their mouths honestly.
Pan Meng said at this time: "This time we are exploring the Valley of the Dead, shopkeeper Qian will serve as an acquaintance. The two adults, Baihu and Xuanwu, will act as the leading Sima, and each will lead the five Xuanwei captains."
She then looked at a middle-aged man in the crowd and said, "Mr. Liu, the Bing Cao must select soldiers well and make up for the missing three Xuanwei captains immediately."
"Follow your orders!" Master Liu said.
Pan Meng looked at Mr. Hu again and said: "Sir Hu, you must verify everyone's credit. All those who went to the Valley of the Dead to investigate this time, those who disappeared or died in battle, and their families, old and young, will be raised by the Hou Mansion. Those who come back alive will be promoted to one level and receive a reward of one thousand taels. Those who have made meritorious deeds will be given specific rewards."
"Follow your orders!" Master Hu said.
Pan Meng said loudly: "My lords, this operation is related to the safety of the Marquis. We can only succeed and not fail. Please!"
She bowed to everyone and stood up after a long time.
Everyone left the hall with heavy faces. Wang Cheng deliberately walked at the back. When Qian Shan came out, he suddenly stopped him.
Qian Shan was startled, but still kept smiling and said: "Master Wang, do you have something important to ask me?"
"Shopkeeper Qian is such a noble man and forgets things! It turned out that those things you promised me were harming me, and that old smoker almost killed me!" Wang Cheng said fiercely.
At this moment, Qian Shan didn't know that Lao Yanzhanzi had been killed, so he was frightened when Wang Cheng came to his door.
Even though he is now under the command of Ninghou, Wang Cheng is now not only the captain of Xuanwei, but also a lieutenant, the core of Ninghou Mansion.
Who is he?
As an outsider who has never done anything for Ninghou, unless this operation is successful, he will never be able to compare with Wang Cheng in Ninghou's mansion.
Qian Shan quickly apologized: "Mr. Wang, I have no intention of deceiving you. It is true that the old smoker is really nothing. When he saw me being imprisoned in prison, he actually embezzled the property!"
Wang Cheng was overjoyed. He didn't expect that he just had the idea to try Qian Shan, and he really tried out a lot of things.
It turns out that Qian Shan didn't know that Lao Yan Ganzi was killed, and mistakenly thought that Lao Yan Ganzi was taking action against the people he sent out in the past few days.
However, this matter could be hidden for a while, but not forever. He had to think of a countermeasure, otherwise Qian Shan would definitely search the property himself.
So he continued to say harshly: "Then what do you think we should do? Are you planning not to give it to me?"
"Don't dare!"
Qian Shan quickly waved his hand, and then thought of a countermeasure, and said: "Those things are in the hands of Lao Yanzhuangzi, why don't we two cooperate and make Laoyanzhuangzi, and the treasures will be divided equally, what do you think, Mr. Wang?"
"Hey! Do you think I still believe your nonsense? I will tell you today that I can get those treasures without you. Just wait!"
After saying these words, Wang Cheng turned and left.
Qian Shan watched the figure walking further and further away, his expression uncertain.
For some reason, he actually believed Wang Cheng's words in his heart. The old smoker may not be Wang Cheng's opponent. No matter how powerful Lao Yanzhi was, how could he deal with Wang Cheng, who had thirty Xuanwei in his hands, as he was only one person?
He had to find a way, otherwise those things might really be taken away by Wang Cheng.
Unfortunately, although he has been released now, he is not allowed to leave Ninghou Mansion and is still under supervision.
How can I do?
Returning to Guanghu Beiyuan, Wang Cheng immediately summoned all his men, including Yang Si who was guarding the treasure.
Wang Cheng told the story of setting off to the Valley of the Dead and emphasized the danger involved.
He stood in front of everyone, looking at the blank, hesitant, and worried faces, and said: "I know that everyone doesn't want to go to the Valley of the Dead, but the order is here, and we have to obey!"
"Everyone should write a suicide note immediately. Say goodbye to your wife, children, and children tonight. Let's set off on time tomorrow at 10:00. Let's all go!"
Everyone left with a look on their face.
Yang Si, Xu Chao, and Long Tao were still left in the room. They were all Wang Cheng's confidants.
"Sir, the Valley of the Dead is a desperate place. Can we come back alive?" Xu Chao asked worriedly.
Wang Cheng could only say: "It all depends on people. It's not like no one has come out of the Valley of the Dead alive in so many years. Besides, with people from Baozhitang leading the way this time, there should be a greater chance of survival."
These words did not make the three of them relax their vigilance. Everyone living in Tiandu Mansion knew the horror of the Valley of the Dead.
"Well...can we leave halfway?" Yang Si thought of an idea.
"Don't even think about it!"
Wang Cheng glared at him and continued: "The two guardians who are leading us this time are Baihu and Xuanwu. Do you think you can run away?"
Yang Si opened his mouth and closed it again. The two guardians not only led them to move, but also prevented them from escaping.
"Do you have enough money on you? It's best for each of you to buy yourself an armor!"
Mentioning this, Wang Cheng himself also remembered that he still had a spiritual weapon that he had yet to receive.
He told Yang Si: "Don't keep the gold in your hand. Replace it all with elixirs, weapons, armor and other life-saving things. If the person dies, it will be useless for you to keep the gold."
Although Yang Si was in pain, he didn't act foolishly this time and nodded in agreement honestly.
The next day.
The sky is overcast.
Hundreds of figures gathered in the courtyard of Ninghou Mansion, each wearing black armor and holding sharp weapons. Standing next to them were tall horses with all black coats.
A completely dark place.
Pan Meng, Tang Cheng, Wang Cheng, He Wushuang, Huang Meiren, Zhang Wentao, Hu Yan and the three alternate Xuanwei captains stood at the front of the crowd.
A total of ten Xuanwei captains!
Behind them, each stood thirty Xuanwei. Counting them, there were exactly 310 people.
It can be said that Xuanwei is fully mobilized!
On the general stage, Ninghou Zhou Zhaoguang was dressed in a black python robe. After so many days, he finally appeared.
Today, there was no trace of illness on his face, he was radiant and full of energy.
Looking at the 310 people below, he said loudly: "It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes only a short time to deploy it. Soldiers should die in the field, so why should they return their bodies wrapped in horse leather? Gu's men are only heroes who face danger head-on, and cowards who live in an ignoble way. You guys. He is a soldier who has fought hundreds of battles and is the strongest soldier in the world. Are you afraid of death?"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
…
At this time, no one would say it even if they were afraid of death, and everyone's emotions had been aroused.
Zhou Zhaoguang pressed his hand and said: "I know that the Valley of the Dead is a desperate place and no one wants to go there. But if you don't even dare to go there, who else in the world will dare to go there?"
"No!"
"No!"
…
Zhou Zhaoguang nodded and said: "I hereby promise that if you unfortunately die in battle, I will build a monument for you, and your descendants will be raised by Gu. I will do whatever it takes to make them adults and talents. Your name It will be passed down forever!"
Seeing that everyone's emotions had been completely aroused, he casually pulled out his sword and stabbed it into the sky.
"Go to war!!!"
At this order, everyone got on their horses and left the Hou Mansion under the leadership of Bai Hu and Xuanwu.
There was only the sound of horseshoes, and there was no extra sound, because no one knew whether they could come back alive!
