"It's no pity or pity. He doesn't agree with me. If you prefer freedom, then let him go." Qianqiu said magnanimously.
The strange frog looked at Qianqiu's expression and could still feel a hint of helplessness, so he asked: "Is this the first time you have succeeded without a contract?"
"How did you learn about this?" Qianqiu raised his head and asked in surprise.
"Because this is the first time I see a trace of disappointment in your eyes. You used to be full of confidence, but now it seems a little different." The strange frog said, "But what on earth is this lava pangolin digging here? ? You don’t want to dig into the mountains, but you come here to dig a hole in the ground. Aren’t you ready to explore this issue? "
Qianqiu shook his head and said, "If I had thought so fast, I wouldn't have let him go just now."
After all, Qianqiu was still curious in his heart. After saying this, he went back to the place where he dug the hole and took a look. After some exploration, he found that there was nothing special.
"Maybe it's to find food. It's getting late, let's go back." At this time, Qianqiu was distracted and had no intention of exploring anymore, so he said to the strange frog.
Seeing that Qianqiu was not in good condition, the strange frog had no choice but to give up.
After saying this, the strange frog returned to the contract talisman.
When Qianqiu left the Fire Maple Forest, the pangolin that had been hiding behind the trees jumped out. Seeing Qianqiu walking away, he smiled evilly again and continued to dig his hole.
The days on the mountain passed quickly. Qianqiu suffered some blows and did not continue to search for the spiritual beasts. Instead, he practiced with the Heart Demon Pearl day and night.
The day soon came to the seventh day of September.
In the morning of this day, everyone in the Eastern Faction became extremely busy, because the two commanders of the Qinglong Army sent by the imperial court were about to arrive.
"You guys go to the mountain gate to place some flowers. It's deserted at the mountain gate, so you don't mind it. The two commanders should arrive in the afternoon, so you should hurry up." Dan Hua directed at various intersections in the sect. .
"Senior Brother Danhua!" Xiao Wu trotted all the way and came over in a hurry, shouting as he ran.
Dan Hua grabbed Xiao Wu who was in a hurry and taught him a lesson: "Xiao Wu, how can you behave like this? You are already a senior brother of a certain age. Now that the junior brothers and sisters see this, you become a junior sister? So, what is going on? Are you so anxious?"
"The pathfinder disciples came to report that the imperial court's troops have arrived at Wangyue Valley." Xiao Wu said.
When Dan Hua heard this, he frowned and said: "I didn't expect that the Qinglong Army would move so fast. They might reach the mountain gate before noon. Xiao Wu, please go and inform the masters first, and then let the arrangements be made." Disciples, please hurry up and don’t ask for a grand ceremony, as long as it reflects our sincerity.”
"Yes, Senior Brother Danhua." After Xiao Wu said that, he ran away.
Danhua couldn't help but intensify his urging: "The guests will be arriving soon, do you hear it? Hurry up, hurry up!"
Xiao Wu ran all the way to Jiangmu Hall: "Master, master."
"Why are you so anxious?" Lian Bo also looked surprised. He didn't know what made Xiao Wu so anxious.
Xiao Wu calmed down and said, "Master, the guests are already at Wangyue Valley."
"Wangyue Valley? The journey is fast. Don't be in a hurry. Xiao Wu, please go and inform the other masters first. These are guests, not enemies." Lian Bo calmly ordered.
[Oriental Mountains·Wangyue Valley]
A reorganized team walked on the mountain road in an orderly manner.
There were about thirty people in the team, all wearing uniforms. Although they were on a rugged mountain road, the formation was maintained quite well.
The two leaders were riding two tall horses, chatting as they walked.
The person walking at the front with his head held high was a stout middle-aged man, more than nine feet tall, with a square face and a beard. His face was like a knife or an axe, covered with old scars. He was riding a horse while carrying a The giant axe, the giant ax was heavy, even the BMW he was riding was a little tired.
This person is none other than Xue Xuzhao, the commander of the Qinglong Army.
While riding the horse, Xue Xuzhao turned his head slightly from time to time to talk to a younger man behind him who was wearing a military uniform.
Although the man riding second was not young, about eight feet tall, he looked more like a scholar than a soldier. But even though he had some beard, he couldn't hide the heroic spirit between his brows.
At this time, he answered Xue Xuzhao's questions with a thoughtful look.
This person is none other than Han Shuangxue, a former disciple of the Eastern Sect.
"Brother Han, how many years have you not been back?" Xue Xuzhao turned around and asked.
Han Shuangxue immediately replied: "Brother Xue, I'm afraid it's been more than ten years." As soon as he finished speaking, his expression changed slightly, and his face changed slightly.
Xue Xuzhao laughed and said: "Brother Han, at your age and in your position, you have made some achievements. For example, when you return to your hometown in fine clothes, your masters and brothers will definitely treat you with great courtesy. You don't need to be too sentimental."
"What the elder brother said is that Shuangxue is just worried about what happened when she went down the mountain." Han Shuangxue frowned slightly and pursed his lips tightly.
Xue Xuzhao was a rough man and didn't understand Han Shuangxue's deeper meaning, so he could only comfort him by saying, "In my opinion, Brother Han doesn't need to worry too much. After all, everything is over."
"That's what the elder brother said." Han Shuangxue smiled quickly and replied.
"Brother, ahead is my Wangyue Valley in Dongfang Mountain. Let's take a rest with all the brothers. After all, we have been traveling for so many days." Han Shuangxue suggested.
When Xue Xuzhao heard this, he curled up his face and said, "A soldier cannot be made effective without being sharpened. Remember back then, my other brothers and I fought overnight for half a month and arrived at the cross river. We fought for another three days and three nights before we had to rest. Judging from the intensity of traveling these past few days, if you ask me, it’s almost like traveling. Don’t you think so?”
When the soldiers behind heard that it was the commander who spoke, they naturally replied enthusiastically: "Yes!"
Han Shuangxue knew in her heart that the soldiers behind her were not feeling well, so she said: "Brother, although the spirits of our brothers are as good as yours, the water in Wangyue Valley in front is famously sweet. Let's take a break and taste it. water and then continue on our way.”
When Xue Xuzhao heard this, he felt that it made sense, so he ordered: "One mile ahead, you can drink water and rest freely by the stream."
Sure enough, as soon as Xue Xuzhao spoke, the people under his hands cheered and flew towards Wangyue Valley.
Xue Xu took a look, with some dissatisfaction on his face. Just when he was about to explode, Han Shuangxue said hurriedly: "Brother, the brothers of the Qinglong Army have been fighting for years. Now we finally get a chance. It's time to relax."
After hearing this, Xue Xuzhao didn't have an attack. After calming down for a while, he and Han Shuangxue walked towards Wangyue Valley talking and laughing again.
The two found a flatter stone and sat across from each other. Someone among their men filled a kettle with some stream water and handed it to the two commanders.
"Commander Xue, this place is still half a day's journey from the Eastern Faction. I don't know when we need to arrive?" his subordinates asked.
Xue Xuzhao drank a few large mouthfuls of stream water, "Wow", burped comfortably, and said: "Don't talk too much, Vice Commander Han used to be a disciple of the Eastern Sect. Do you know this place better than him? Retreat. Get down, get down, and go rest.”
"Yes, you are too talkative. Of course Deputy Commander Han knows better than us." After the soldier finished speaking, he and the two commanders bowed before retreating.
"Brother Han, I still don't understand what this sect competition is all about." Xue Xuzhao peeled an orange and swallowed it in one bite.
Han Shuangxue said: "Brother, I don't know. In the past, our cultivation sects would hold this kind of grand gathering to test the cultivation results of disciples every year. Firstly, it was to test the achievements of this year's cultivation, and secondly, it was to select disciples to participate. Next year’s Ten Martial Arts Competition.”
"I know about the Ten Martial Arts Competition. This is known as the first trial of our human race. Brother Chen of the White Tiger Army was the army selected by His Majesty after coming out of the Ten Martial Arts Competition." After hearing this, Xue Xuzhao suddenly understood a lot, so said.
Han Shuangxue nodded and continued: "Brother is right. The Ten Martial Arts Competition can be regarded as the most grand gathering of practitioners today. All the strongest young talents of the human race will appear at the Ten Martial Arts Competition."
When Xue Xuzhao heard this, he curled his lips and nodded, and said: "As you said this, I became a little interested in the sect competition of the Oriental sect. I think back then, the Oriental sect was also the most prosperous sect in the world! Later, due to the masters leaving the sect, The strength has been greatly reduced. However, having said that, when His Majesty sent you and me here, I was not happy. But now that I am here, I think about it. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. This trip will definitely not be boring. .”
"This way, my eldest brother has seen the beautiful scenery of the Dongfang Mountains, hahaha." Han Shuangxue said.
Xue Xuzhao was even satisfied with what Han Shuangxue said, and said: "The outstanding people in the Eastern Mountains have gathered a lot of spiritual energy, which is much better than the battlefield of Lao Shizi."
"Brother, I have one more thing to tell you." Han Shuangxue said.
Xue Xu looked after him and said, "Brother Han, it doesn't matter. You and I have worked together for so many years. Don't you still understand my temper? Is there anything else you can't say?"
When Han Shuangxue heard this, she smiled softly and said, "Brother, have you ever heard of the Eastern Sect's Heaven-Lifting Cauldron."
"Of course you know that you and I cannot be where we are today without the help of the contract talisman. Without the help of those brave and capable spiritual beasts, how can we do anything about those monsters?" Xue Xuzhao waved his head and said.
Han Shuangxue continued: "Yes, brother, have you ever seen this treasure from the Oriental Sect?"
"That's not true. How could outsiders like me see that kind of thing? According to legend, the Heavenly Cauldron was kept by the current head of the Oriental Sect, Senior Yi Guzi. He is a sage of magic. Who dares to make that idea?"
"Brother, if you can have a heaven-lifting cauldron, I think you will be more than just the commander of the Azure Dragon Army. General Dongbai, the Thousand Machine General in front of the palace, will also be your brother." Han Shuangxue finally began to explain his purpose in a vague way. come out.
