When they stopped out of breath, the scene in front of them shocked them all. It turned out that this place was like a courtyard, surrounded by mountains. The place in the cave where they stayed was like a wind and rain corridor in the courtyard. There is a few miles of mountainous flatland in the middle, and a large area above it is unobstructed. Standing here, looking up, you can see the blue sky and white clouds in the sky.
At this time, three blackbirds were fighting around a giant python with a head as big as a bucket, a body as thick as a vat, and a length of more than ten feet, and they were flying up and down. Not far away, there were three more blackbirds that were smaller than the giant python. The python turned over its white belly, which had been disemboweled by the black bird. Its internal organs were dripping all over the floor, and the smell was disgusting.
Although the giant python moves slowly, it is better because of its rough skin and thick flesh. Even though the blackbirds attack like crazy, it remains unmoved, with its head raised to the sky and its mouth wide open, as if it is looking for an opportunity to give the three blackbirds a fatal blow.
The old Taoist stared blankly for a while, and couldn't help but murmur to himself: "It seems that today is the day for this evildoer to overcome his tribulation. If he can defeat the three black dragons like Pindao, he will probably succeed in his tribulation and transform into a dragon." !”
Upon hearing this, Xiaodao Tong Tianji raised his face and said anxiously: "Master, if this monster turns into a dragon, his mana will definitely increase significantly. Why don't we go help the black dragon now and kill this monster before it turns into a dragon."
The old Taoist raised a palm in front of his chest with one hand and said: "Infinite Heavenly Lord, disciple, this is God's will. We cultivators must not go against God's will, otherwise we will definitely cause a bloody disaster."
Xiaodao Tong Tianji said anxiously: "Master, what will we do if our black dragon cannot defeat this monster?"
The old Taoist said slowly: "Always obey God's will in everything!"
As he spoke, the three blackbirds had already gained the upper hand. The giant python's long body was covered with flesh and blood cut open by the blackbirds' sharp claws, and its movements became slower and slower, like an old man in his dying years.
Xiao Daotong Tianzhu clapped his hands and shouted: "Master, look, the black dragon is about to win!"
The old Taoist sighed: "Oh, it's a pity that this evildoer has been practicing for so many years, and now it is ruined!"
Suddenly, the giant python seemed to know that the old man standing a hundred steps away watching the battle was the owner of the three black birds. The long python body shrank suddenly, and then suddenly let go, and the entire python body ejected. It rose up and turned into a giant arrow, which looked like a huge black hole at a glance, shooting towards the place where the three masters and disciples were standing.
The old Taoist was not a mortal, and he reacted extremely quickly. He immediately dropped the whisk in his hand, and holding a small Taoist boy in one hand, he flew forward more than ten steps away. At this time, he only heard a loud "bang" sound behind him, and the stones in the cave They fell like raindrops one after another, causing the group of men in black led by Escort Tian to run away with their heads in their hands, moaning incessantly.
Because Lao Dao dodges far away, the vibration force received by that place is also relatively weak. Only a few pieces of gravel fall from the top of the cave and he can easily avoid it.
At this time, I looked back at the place where I was just standing, and I couldn't help but feel frightened. The huge python's head hit the hard stone wall, and was smashed to pieces. It turned into a pile of minced meat. It seemed that the giant python's last blow was , using all the strength of the body.
The old Taoist was stunned for a long time, then trembled and said: "It's God's will. This giant python died because of us. I'm afraid we will be involved in a bloody disaster!"
Xiaodao Tong Tianji talked a lot, and immediately raised his face and said in confusion: "Master, it's not us who killed this giant python, why did the bloody disaster come to us?"
The old Taoist reached out and touched his little head and sighed: "Although Master did not kill the giant python, the giant python died because of Master. I am afraid this matter will not be rectified!"
The little Taoist boy Tianji couldn't understand what the master said, but he didn't dare to ask again.
At this time, Guard Tian covered his forehead with his hand, stumbled up to the three of them, bowed and said humbly: "Master National Master, I am humble enough to ask for instructions, should I continue to move forward, or should I go back and report to the commander before making a decision? "
The old Taoist waved his hand and said weakly: "Forget it, in my opinion, these pythons are the ones causing trouble in this ghost world, and now they have been killed! I think it is better to go back and join Master Ding and the others. Let’s go through this hell together.”
Upon seeing this, Li Shanwa hurriedly walked out from behind Escort Tian. First she bent down and bowed to the old Taoist, and then said hurriedly: "Master Tao, you have great power, can you help me find my parents?"
The old Taoist was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but look at Bodyguard Tian. Bodyguard Tian quickly told the old Taoist about Li Shanwa's origins with a smile on his face.
After listening to the words of Escort Tian, the old Taoist sighed helplessly and said: "Little boy, there is no need to look for it. Look at these pythons. Your parents have no chance of survival!"
When Li Shanwa heard this, tears instantly flowed out. Regardless of the rubble on the ground, she knelt down at the feet of the old Taoist with a plop, and begged: "Master Tao, please help me find my parents? Even if I'm afraid, Just finding a strand of their hair will be enough for you!"
The old Taoist bent over and tried to pull him up, but as soon as his hand was loosened, Li Shanwa knelt down again. The old Taoist looked at the little kid who stuck to him like a plaster, and was filled with helplessness, so he had to say to escort Tian: "Old Tian, You leave a few people behind and take this little kid to look for the python cave nearby."
"As ordered." Bodyguard Tian bowed and clasped his fists, and then left a total of eight people including himself.
Commander Ding was anxiously waiting outside the cave when he suddenly saw the old Taoist leading two Taoist boys out of the cave. He hurried forward to greet them and said with a forced smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Imperial Master. I wonder if the cave is passable. "
The old Taoist nodded slightly and said calmly: "It turned out that there were several giant pythons causing trouble in this cave, but now they have been destroyed by the three black dragons of the old Taoist."
When Commander Ding heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. He gave a thumbs up with both hands and praised repeatedly: "The Imperial Master is really a god, and the Black Dragon is really a divine dragon. Come quickly and get the wine. I want to drink three bowls with the Imperial Master." !”
After the words fell, no one behind him answered, "Huh! Tian Liu, are you deaf? Master said to bring some wine, didn't you hear?" Commander Ding turned his back and shouted.
At this time, a man in black walked timidly behind Commander Ding, bowed and said weakly: "Master, my disciple is incompetent. During the charge tonight, the wine bag hanging on the horse was shot through by an arrow. Now, There was only about less than a bowl of wine left.”
"Alas...!" Commander Ding sighed. Although he was upset, he couldn't say anything. It was common for people to die in battles, not to mention just a bag of wine spilled. He immediately said with emotion: "Today the Imperial Master helped me Qi Guoli I wanted to congratulate him with several bowls of water and wine for the great feat of throwing the sky, but I couldn't!"
After hearing this, the old Taoist waved his hands and said: "Hey, Commander Ding is really over-rewarded. The old Taoist only did a little work, and it can't even be counted as a small achievement. What a big achievement! I think it's better to keep this wine and wait for us." After returning to Lanling City, we can go to Dexian Tower and have a drink, so that we can stay drunk until we return! How about that?"
Commander Ding laughed and said, "There is no need to be too modest, Imperial Master. Although this place is not close to Linshan County, it should not be difficult to get some drinks."
Wang Jin came over and clasped his fists: "Commander, when I was escorting in Zheng State, I once passed by here and knew that there was a place selling fine wine. This wine is brewed by the store, and the taste is not inferior to the old wine in Lanling City. The tribute wine brewed by Yu Shengquan, the owner of the shop, is fragrant."
"Oh!" Commander Ding said happily after hearing this: "Tell me where this wine seller is now. If there is such a fine wine, your silver reward will be indispensable."
Wang Jin pointed to the entrance of the cave in front of him and said: "My lord, after passing through this cave, walk forward for three to five miles, then go up the official road, and then go down ten kilometers along the official road in the direction of our country of Qi." Here, there is a shop with a wine flag on the roadside."
Commander Ding laughed and said: "Okay, with this fine wine to accompany you, it is not in vain for me to have a meal and sleep in the open air!" Then he waved his hand: "Let's go through the cave."
Tian Liu quickly flattered him and said, "Master, I want to go ahead and bring you the fine wine for you to have a taste of it first."
Commander Ding stretched out his hand to wipe his mouth and smacked his lips: "Mom, if you don't have any wine to drink, your mouth will be like a bird. Go ahead, bring a few more people, and give me all the wine in his house. If you dare to show off, Teeth, beat me to death."
"Yes, Master!" Tian Liuyi raised his hand, turned around and called two more men in black, entered the cave and left.
The next step is to enter the cave in a horse-drawn train. A train is harnessed to three pack horses, and there are more than a dozen people on the side of the train to help. The entrance is smooth, but once inside the cave it becomes difficult. The reason was that there were too many gravels on the ground, which made the carriage stop and go, like a snail crawling.
In front of them, Tianliu and three others entered the cave alone, but it was no better. If they were not careful, their horses' hoofs would step on the gravel and they would stumble. Several times, they almost fell off their horses. After some discussion, they decided to Simply dismount and lead the horse forward, which will be faster than riding a horse.
Halfway through, they happened to see Bodyguard Tian and others returning with a sad-looking Li Shanwa. Bodyguard Tian and Tian Liu were uncles and nephews, so they immediately stepped aside, bowed respectfully, and shouted: "uncle."
Bodyguard Tian asked strangely: "Liu'er, why are you not with the commander? What are you doing alone?"
Tian Liu hurriedly told the whole story, and then he asked curiously: "Uncle, I heard from the Taoist Master that he asked you to take this little baby to find his parents. Have you found them?"
"Alas...!" After hearing the question, Bodyguard Tian couldn't help but let out a long sigh, then glanced at Li Shanwa and silently shook his head.
Tian Liu was very sensible and hurriedly raised his hand: "Uncle, nephew will go and get busy first."
Bodyguard Tian nodded and warned: "Well, go ahead and be careful on the road."
"Yes, yes, uncle, don't worry, my nephew is always cautious in doing things."
Watching Tian Liu and others disappear in the darkness of the cave, Guard Tian turned around to comfort Li Shanwa and said: "Little brother, be more open-minded. Life is determined by God, and it is not up to others. We all want to be soldiers." After a great war, the battlefield was littered with corpses, thousands of people died in the battle, parents lost their sons, and children lost their parents. The grief is simply beyond words!"
Li Shanwa lowered her head and choked with sobs: "Uncle, even though I am young, I know that parting after life and death is human nature. It's just that I feel sad. I have lost my parents and my home, and no one loves me anymore."
Hearing this, Bodyguard Tian knelt down, stroked Li Shanwa's head, and said emotionally: "Boy, will you go to Qi State with my uncle? Fortunately, you saved my uncle's life last night, otherwise he wouldn't know where he would be an orphan now." Where's the ghost? How about you give me a chance to repay you for saving my life?"
