After Zhuang Hong left, Lan Linzhong's sixteenth concubine walked up to Lan Linzhong's back and started massaging Lan Linzhong.
After a while, the Sixteenth Aunt asked in confusion: "Husband, you are so busy every day, why do you take time to teach him the Beast Talisman? Just let him learn on his own, why do you work so hard every day?"
Lan Linzhong chuckled: "On the contrary, the time when I teach him the Beast Talisman every day is the most relaxing time for me, so I treat it as rest.
Moreover, I taught him that the Beast Talisman is not only about fulfilling the promise of the Beast Taming Conference, but also has other exchanges. "
Aunt Sixteen asked in confusion: "Exchange?"
Lan Linzhang sighed and said: "Yes, in exchange, this is also my helpless move. While I taught him the beast talisman, I sent people to build momentum for him in the team of beast trainers and improve his reputation, hoping that he would learn it. After using the Beast Talisman, go out and carry the banner of resistance against Ashes."
"I'm old. No matter what I do, I no longer have the energy I had when I was young. Now with my reputation, I can barely maintain some superficial stability. But if I lead everyone to fight against the Ashes, I will do it. It’s not here!”
"Furthermore, when the Ashes appeared, I have worked hard and tried, but I can't do anything about this raging disaster. I admit that I can't lead everyone to victory in this disaster.
I am building momentum for young people because I hope that everyone will not place all their hopes on me. I cannot afford it. Follow me and you will die. Let the young people do it. Maybe there is a glimmer of hope..."
Having said this, he closed his eyes and said: "In three months at most, I will let Zhuang Hong leave to fight against Ashes! But... there is little hope!"
Aunt Sixteen also sighed and showed a smile: "Husband, even if I die, I will stay with you, so that neither of us will be lonely after leaving."
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After saying that he should concentrate on his studies, Zhuang Hong really concentrated on his studies and ignored other things.
Apart from taking the time to give guidance on Yin Zizhong's martial arts practice, he was immersed in the study of the Beast Talisman.
No matter how many people from the White Dragon Legion clamored to see him outside the manor in the blue forest, he remained indifferent.
Even Lan Linzhong admires Zhuang Hong's determination, unlike ordinary people.
Before I knew it, another three months had passed.
Those people clamoring to see Zhuang Hong outside the manor gradually disappeared, and the entire Lingjiang City became increasingly deserted.
In the past three months, Zhuang Hong had basically completed the study of the Beast Talisman.
Nowadays, according to different species and brain structures, it is possible to select appropriate stencil master pictures for matching, and then use the beast talisman to fill in the content in stages to complete the control of the beast.
It's just that it's still a bit unfamiliar, and many of the beast talismans can't be understood, and the produced beast seal is very rough.
Of course, the rough beast steel seal is also a beast steel seal, so there is no problem in using it to control pet beasts.
This morning, after Zhuang Hong asked Lan Linzhong questions, he was about to go back to catch some small animals for experiments.
Lieutenant Lan Lin stopped him.
"Zhuang Hong, stay here for now."
Zhuang Hong asked doubtfully: "What else does Teacher Lan have to do?"
Lan Linzhong considered it and said: "Zhuang Hong, do you just plan to stay in Lingjiang City to learn the Beast Talisman? Don't you have any other plans?"
Zhuang Hong told the truth: "I don't plan to leave until I finish learning the Beast Talisman. I feel that I am just a beginner now. I am far from the level of mastery. There are still many unclear things that I need to ask Teacher Lan for advice."
Lan Linzhong said: "Not long after, I will move out of Lingjiang City."
Zhuang Hong said nonchalantly: "It's okay. Wherever you go, Teacher Lan, I can just follow you. It's the same everywhere for me."
Lan Linzhong coughed lightly: "I mean, what do you think of the Ash Disease?"
"You said Ash Disease... I have carefully investigated it before. This Ash Disease has a very special nature. I don't know what it is, and I have no way to solve it. But I plan to finish learning the Beast Talisman. Then, let’s investigate the source of the ash disease.”
Lan Linzhong shook his head and said: "Even if you are a rare genius, it will take you one or two years to master the Beast Talisman thoroughly. Maybe you won't be able to wait until that time."
Zhuang Hong: "Can't wait until that time? What do you mean?"
Lan Linzhong: “We did slow down the spread of Ash Disease by setting up isolation zones some time ago, but after we relaxed a little during the animal training conference, Ash Disease began to spread on a large scale again.
In addition, the further the ash disease spreads, the faster it spreads. It may not take two years before the entire world will be swallowed up by ash..."
Having said this, Lan Linzhong sighed: "At that time, all the beasts were infected with the Ash Disease, and everyone was infected with the Ash Disease. What can you do if you learn the Beast Talisman?
Moreover, a large area of ash death is spreading, and it is not far from Lingjiang City. A few days ago, many people infected with the disease were found in Lingjiang City..."
What Lan Linzhong still couldn't figure out was that he didn't feel a trace of fear in Zhuang Hong's eyes when he faced the ashes of annihilation.
Not at all.
Some people pretended to be calm, while others just pretended not to care, but none of them could conceal their underlying fear.
But Zhuang Hong is different. He is really not afraid. What is outrageous is that he is still eager to learn...
In his opinion, there are three possibilities: either he does not know the horror of ashes, he is born without fear, or he has a way to escape from the ashes.
In short, Lan Linzhong can't understand it.
Zhuang Hong frowned: "Can't you hold on for even a year?"
Lan Linzhong: "One year is just my optimistic estimate. The number of people infected now is relatively small, and we can still clean up in time. Once too many people are infected, the consequences are unpredictable."
Having said this, he paused and said: "To be honest, you learn very quickly. You have already learned all the knowledge about the beast talisman. Compared with us old guys, you only lack some more detailed skills.
But these detailed techniques cannot be explained in a short while, and you only need to explore more and experiment more, and you can gradually understand the beauty of it, and maybe you can learn it more proficiently and thoroughly than us old guys.
In other words, there is not much you can learn from me, and there is no need to continue to follow me in the future.
We don't have much time left, so just do whatever you want and don't leave any regrets in life.
but me……"
He opened his mouth but said nothing, but his eyes showed sadness. He didn't know what else he could do now except die generously.
He has worked hard all his life, acquired countless wealth, prestige, power, status, and researched the results with his painstaking efforts...
He, who was supposed to be famous throughout the ages, will now be destroyed by a sudden ashes disaster.
When he thought of this, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
I always feel that this world seems to have no meaning.
Lan Linzhong felt sad and sighed: "Everything we do now is just a struggle before death."
Zhuang Hong tried to put himself into the people of this world. He knew that the people in this world were desperate, but he still found it difficult to truly empathize with them.
He was silent for a moment and did not say any impassioned words to encourage Lan Linzhong not to give up...
After all, even he himself believed that the world was probably going to end, so how could he say, 'Don't give up, there is still hope'?
Finally, Zhuang Hong consoled him: "It's okay. If you all die, I will take your wisdom away."
Lan Linzhong laughed bitterly: "Take it away? Where can it be taken? Even an isolated island overseas cannot escape the end of destruction."
Zhuang Hong did not answer Lan Linzhong.
The two of them were relatively speechless.
After a while, Zhuang Hong suddenly said: "Since Teacher Lan said that I have basically learned the Beast Talisman and you are no longer interested in teaching me, then I will learn here for the time being, and I can learn the rest by myself. This period of time is very long." Thanks to Teacher Lan for your unreserved guidance.”
During this time, he has moved all the books in the manor into the world of Consciousness Sea, so there is no need to worry about any missing items.
Lan Linzhong asked: "What are your plans next?"
In his heart, he still hopes that Zhuang Hong can step forward and carry the banner of salvation...
Zhuang Hong said: "I plan to investigate the source of the ash disease, but I can't guarantee that I can solve the ash disease."
Lan Linzhong nodded and said: "It's time to go out. As long as you give the order, many people will come to follow you. After all, your reputation is extremely high."
"Teacher Lan misunderstood. When I said investigation, I didn't mean to lead anyone, but just myself to investigate deep into the Ashes and Death."
"yourself?"
"Well, there's also Xiaobai."
Lan Linzhong: "This... doesn't matter, you can go if you want. The important thing is not to leave any regrets.
I happen to have a blue-clawed giant eagle, which I can give to you as a pet. It will be more convenient for you to take it wherever you want to go. Even if you have to enter the Ash Death Land, you can fly high in the sky to avoid being infected by the Ashes. "
Zhuang Hong: "Okay, thank you, Teacher Lan."
Lan Linzhong said again: "If you don't find anything useful in the birthplace of Ash, come back and lead everyone to resist the Ash Disease first. It will take one day as long as it lasts. Maybe there will be a miracle, as long as it is not until the last moment. , can’t give up easily.”
Zhuang Hong nodded in agreement and said, "Does Teacher Lan have relevant information on the origin and spread of the Ash Disease? The more detailed the better."
Lan Linzhong nodded and said: "Since the discovery of the Ash Disease a few years ago, we have sent people to investigate. I have saved all the information. If you want it, wait here for a while and I will ask the housekeeper to get it for you. "
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