Until dawn, Tao Yiran was still tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
She kept telling herself that he was a staff member from Uptown. There were many "weirdos" in Uptown, and the old man just had unique clothes.
But at the same time, she had a strong feeling that the mysterious old man must not be an ordinary person.
So, as soon as she got up, she reported the situation to the battalion headquarters.
The battalion commander's deputy, a command sergeant major who was also temporarily transferred from the Central Army, listened to her report, but for some reason, she always felt that the other party was a bit careless, and the answers he gave her were also unsatisfactory.
Then she wanted to go directly to General Sorge, but was stopped by Li Xing.
Li Xing advised her that even though General Sorge had personally promised to transfer her to the headquarters after she graduated from the Central Military Academy, but now, after all, she has not graduated and has not been officially awarded a title, so she hastily decided to do so just because of an inexplicable guess. Alarming the top commander of the Central Army is really a bit of a fuss.
After some hesitation, Tao Yiran gave up this reckless plan.
Just like Li Xing said, no matter what, she had to at least make sure that the "mysterious old man" really existed and was not an illusion caused by excessive fatigue.
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In the next two days, more and more delegations from various civilizations or organizations arrived in Qishan, plus some unofficial organizations, chambers of commerce, and independent explorers. Media people swarmed in, and everyone involved in the reception was busy. They were all worried, including Tao Yiran.
No matter how busy she was, she always remembered that mysterious figure. When patrolling at night, she deliberately passed by the Well of Eternity repeatedly, but she never saw the old man again.
During the day, when she greeted the delegation at different turning points, Li Liang came in person three times. Each time, she had the urge to run over and tell Li Liang about the mysterious old man at all costs. Even she herself did not understand this. Where does the stock impulse come from.
It's a pity that every time she can find an excuse for herself and then "back down".
The first time was when a delegation from the Hedao royal family arrived. Li Liang bent over, holding the hand of the Hedao man and talking in a low voice. She noticed that the "Twin Gods" showed a rare expression of calmness, and even kept their bent posture, hanging down. The head was silent for a long time.
Although she didn't know the reason, she somehow felt that it was too cruel to disturb the "Twin Gods" at this time.
The second time, Li Liang greeted the Yodels, and the other party was General Poppy, whose status was second only to Prince Mass. As a giant who controls nearly half of the Yodle Federation’s military strength, General Poppy’s visit represented the Yodle civilization. The diplomatic trend was changing, and more media were present than at the Prince Mass.
In full view of everyone, if she rushes forward and yells that there is a mysterious old man in Qishan City, human civilization may become a laughing stock in the next day.
The third time, Li Liang held the hand of a little girl and welcomed a "motley group", including Sayad Succubus, Pulsar Exile, Saron, and a San Diego witch.
When the little girl flew into the witch's arms, she shouted "Mom", and the smile on Li Liang's face turned out to be a little "kind".
Tao Yiran was stunned, with only one thought in his mind. Could this be a family reunion?
However, Li Xing once swore to reveal that the Guards were nominally commanded by the temple, but the commander's position had always been vacant. In fact, it was left to Cain, one of the nine followers of the Twin Gods, and Cain was the "Twin Gods" partner.
What's going on with this witch?
Faced with a situation that could easily turn into a "family ethics drama", she didn't dare to "add to the chaos".
He became a "deserter" one after another, and in the end, Tao Yiran had to admit that even if the old man really had a problem, he did not have the courage to face the Twin Gods or General Sorge.
As long as she thought about it for a moment, the authority they exuded all the time was like a mountain, weighing her down and making her breathless.
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New Year's Eve.
Tao Yiran absentmindedly drove the mini patrol boat at a snail's speed along "Zhongjing Street". In the back seat, Li Xing and Tie Zhui were always staring out the window, chatting incessantly.
According to the entire opening ceremony process, by New Year's Eve, all delegations participating in the opening ceremony will arrive in Qishan City, and then the main members of each delegation will attend the "New Year's Eve Dinner". After the banquet, Qishan City will hold various activities to Display traditional Spring Festival customs such as "staying up late".
On the morning of the Spring Festival, the main members of these delegations will visit Qishan City accompanied by the senior officials of the legion. In the afternoon, some important people will follow the Twin Gods through the Gate of Spiritual Reason, visit the upper and lower cities, and return to Qishan City in the evening to attend the "New Year's Dinner" ”, and then the opening ceremony officially began.
At this moment, the Qishan Carbon Zone was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. Even the armed drones flying in mid-air were carrying red lanterns. The big shots in each delegation went to attend the "New Year's Eve Dinner", and the rest of the delegation members were basically all on the street. Wandering.
Various forms of creatures are mixed together, and the main street hundreds of meters wide is blocked into a pot of porridge, especially when the knights of the Holy Knights of Makosik appear with the black dragon and the demon of Sayad riding the "rock beast". , It’s just like a chicken and a dog.
A black dragon or three rock beasts can paralyze "traffic" instantly.
That's all for these big guys. The most annoying thing is the people from Terenza. The ostentation on the street is amazing. Wuyang Wuyang's slaves clear the way. Even if they encounter Makosik's black dragon on the narrow road, they won't give an inch. They can only bump into each other. The chariot of the Yujing envoy in Shangdu restrained itself a little.
Fortunately, the carbon zone in Qishan City is large enough. Generally speaking, the situation is still under human control.
"Ti Xing's store is really full," Li Xing leaned on the porthole and looked down, "I heard that the Ti Fami people are planning to open another store on Wancheng Street."
Iron Hammer was lying on the other side of the porthole and said angrily: "Another dragon is flying."
"Ah? Where?" Li Xing looked over.
"Over there, it seems to be... South Fourth Ring Road."
"The drone has gone," Li Xing shook his head, "I really don't understand how those guys from Makosik have the nerve to call themselves knights. They are basically pendants on the black dragon's back."
Sudden.
The temperature in the patrol boat dropped sharply, and the three people's bodies stiffened at the same time, and their hairs stood on end. Everyone felt a breeze blowing across the back of their necks, and it was like someone exhaled a cold breath of death behind them.
After a few seconds, the strangeness finally disappeared and the temperature returned to normal.
Tao Yiran swallowed and asked in a low voice: "Leaving?"
"Well," Li Xing breathed a long sigh of relief, "Tao Yiran, don't be distracted. The system's range for detecting undead is very small. If you don't pay attention, we will have to bump into each other like just now."
"I know," Tao Yiran glanced at the rearview mirror, "Tie Hammer, are you okay?"
Tie Zhui's face was pale and his lips were trembling: "I, I, I... I am most afraid of ghosts."
Phew~
Li Xing hugged the little girl's shoulders and smiled: "What are you afraid of? Our twin gods are in Qishan. No ghost dares to bully you."
"sorry."
Tao Yiran rubbed his face vigorously, lowered the glass beside him, prepared to blow in the cold wind, and concentrated on driving.
The sound of loud music flooded into her ears, and she noticed that there was a colorful area not far ahead, and countless creatures of various shapes were moving there in groups.
"What is that place?"
"Koko Wonders," Pear Star's voice floated from behind.
"What is Koko?"
"Don't you remember? The consultant told me that in the spiritual world there is a famous independent adventurer, performance artist, and columnist of the "Makosik Times" who is as famous as Brian Bronzebeard and Captain Teemo..."
"Koko, oh, is that "Circus Koko"?"
"Haha, yes, circus," Li Xing laughed, "Every time Keko goes to a basic world, he will hold a 'Koko Wonder'. It is said that he will also sell some treasures that are rarely seen in ordinary times."
Tao Yiran wondered: "Didn't the consultant say that there is a high probability that Keke will not be able to come?"
"I heard that they came today at noon, and were greeted personally by General Li Anqiao. Keke's influence is no less than that of the Big Chief Band," Li Xing turned to Iron Hammer and smiled, "By the way, you don't want to go see the Big Chief Band. Is there a performance for you? I found out for you that they will have a performance outside the Tifami Embassy on Denali Street at noon tomorrow."
"Really?" Iron Hammer became excited again.
Tao Yiran, who was holding the rudder, had no interest in the Big Chief Band. His attention was completely attracted by the approaching "Koko Wonder".
"Circus" was the nickname given to "Koko Wonder" when I was listening to the consultant's lecture. However, judging from the consultant's description and the images shown, this nickname is quite appropriate.
The footprints of the great magician Keke have spread all over the spiritual world, the Dark Spirit General Territory, and the Central General Territory. It is even rumored that he has gone deep into the Void General Territory. In the extremely vast magical space of "Koko Wonders", "tourists" can not only come into contact with many unimaginable magical items, but also appreciate Keke's weird and elegant performance art.
Unfortunately, she has to patrol until early morning tonight, so she is destined not to be able to feast her eyes on it.
More than ten minutes later, the patrol boat finally arrived at the entrance of the Koko Wonders. Looking at the bright lights and the dark crowd of spectators, she couldn't help but envy her comrades who were responsible for maintaining order inside.
next moment.
Tao Yiran suddenly sat up straight and his eyes widened.
That is……
She actually saw the thin old man with his hair tied in a bun and a shabby robe following a Pangbotan man, walking like a ghost towards the entrance of the Coco Wonders.
Huh, damn old man, I got you!
