After the two stood up after hearing the words, they also looked at Lin Yan with complicated eyes. They also did not expect that this young man actually kept his previous promise! This also means that they need to follow this young man, which is equivalent to compensating themselves.
Seeing that the two of them didn't move, Lin Yan said, "What, you want to regret it?"
Guo Toad said: "What did my benefactor say? Since you saved my two lives, then what you said before will count!"
Monk Chen on the side also said: "That's exactly what it is! A real man sticks to his word, spitting every nail and nailing it every time. How can there be any reason to regret it!"
Lin Yan said doubtfully: "If that's the case, then what are you..."
After hesitating for a moment, Monk Chen opened his mouth and said: "My benefactor, the two of us have a big grudge against the 'Bone Erosion Sect'. If the time is right in the future, I hope my benefactor will allow us to go and take revenge!"
Lin Yan nodded and said, "That's natural!"
The two of them breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Thank you so much, my benefactor!"
Lin Yan waved his hand and said: "Stop shouting 'Enemy!' My name is Yan Ling, and I am the captain of the Cangzhou Prefecture Jiazi Camp Cavalry Team. From now on, you will be my bodyguards!"
The two of them were shocked when they heard this and thought: "Such a young captain is really amazing!"
Lin Yan searched the hunchbacked man's body for a long time, but didn't find much good stuff. This guy's body was almost covered with all kinds of poisons, and Lin Yan didn't dare to move around, so he had to pack it up carefully. After all, it was a trophy!
The only non-toxic and valuable thing inside was a yellowing book. Lin Yan opened it and glanced at it briefly, and found that it was the general outline of a poisonous technique, which should be the "Bone Erosion Gate" technique.
As for the antidote, he didn't find anything. It seems that this guy is ruthless enough. Even if he dies, he will never let his enemy live! If they hadn't met Lin Yan, Monk Chen and Toad Guo would have really finished their fun!
Pulling the body of the hunchbacked man aside, it is estimated that wild wolves and other beasts will take care of it in the evening, and there will be no need to bury it. After all, he is not trying to impress his hypocritical person!
The three of them returned to the camp all the way, and then Lin Yan made some arrangements for Monk Chen and Guo Toad to rest. As for the strength of the two, Lin Yan asked them to keep it secret for the time being in case of emergency.
This is a cautious instinctive reaction. Lin Yan will not show all his cards in front of the enemy at once. He will hold back and may have unexpected effects when danger approaches.
The soldiers didn't pay much attention to the sudden appearance of two more people. After all, it was common to recruit new soldiers. Moreover, as Lin Yan is the leader of the team, it is not a big deal to arrange for someone to enter the military camp!
However, most of them were still a little envious of the two newcomers being able to serve as Lin Yan's bodyguards. When Lin Yan led them to eliminate the branch of the "Underworld Sect" and kill An Daoquan, these soldiers admired him and felt that they would definitely learn a lot by following the team.
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The border was still relatively peaceful for the next two months, but Chang'an City was caught in a huge storm. The prince and some ministers who were in close contact with them were assassinated.
Although the casualties were not very large, this sudden terrorist attack caused panic in the city of Chang'an. Some ministers even had to be fully armed when going out. In addition to sending people to accompany them for protection, they also wore soft armor and other items. , after all, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected, it’s always right to be careful!
The restaurants and chu taverns that the city's big shots often frequented were also in a sluggish business, and the red taverns were a little thinner without any support.
In the palace, Emperor Tang was summoning Prime Minister Huangfu Qi, and everyone around him retreated, presumably talking about some top-secret matters.
Since ancient times, the contradiction between monarch power and prime minister power has been irreconcilable! After all, there is a saying that "high achievements shake the master". As the head of a hundred officials, the prime minister has extremely huge power, which will naturally arouse the emperor's fear.
However, the relationship between Huangfu Qi and Emperor Tang is different. In the eyes of outsiders, the two of them had always been at odds, and even the Emperor of Tang had the idea of abolishing the prime minister several times!
But in fact, Huangfu Qi's loyalty to Emperor Tang was unimaginable by others. Even before the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty succeeded to the throne, Huangfu Qi was already a member of the Emperor's family. After that, he rose to prominence, and the two of them joined forces to stabilize the situation in the capital.
If we say "the leader of civil servants", then Huangfu Qi is well-deserved, not only for his official position, but also for his actual control!
His discord with the emperor was just a situation deliberately created just to show it to some interested people.
Tang Tianzi turned around and said slowly: "What do you think of this incident?"
Huangfu Qi cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I think someone may have lost control and wanted to take the opportunity to muddy the water in Chang'an City!"
Emperor Tang frowned and said, "Could it be Xuantian Sect?"
After Huangfu Qi pondered for a moment, he said: "On the surface, Xuantian Sect is the most suspicious! However, precisely because of this, this matter does not seem to be done by Xuantian Sect."
Emperor Tang asked: "Why is this?"
Huangfu Qi said: "The Xuantian Sect has been relatively quiet in the past few months since the last sudden attack. I also learned from some channels that their ancestor is in retreat, probably hoping to reach a higher realm!"
After saying that, Huangfu Qi raised his head and glanced at Tang Tianzi without leaving any trace. He knew the reason why the Xuantian Sect ancestor went into seclusion, and Emperor Tang naturally knew it too. The opportunity was the half of the "True Dragon Spirit" that was snatched from the imperial city last time. This has always been a thorn in Emperor Tang's heart!
Go back twenty years, no, ten years, and Emperor Tang would definitely send troops to level Xuantian Mountain at all costs. But now, he has too many things to worry about, but he no longer has that energy and courage.
The Xuantian Sect would definitely not feel comfortable if they were really defeated, but the Tang State could not withstand the all-out attack of a transcendent force. There may be a tragic victory in the end, but there is a high probability that the Tang Dynasty will be severely damaged and will be eroded or even annexed by its covetous neighboring countries!
A moment of bloody courage is refreshing, but the consequences are huge. Others may not consider this series of chain reactions, but as the emperor, he cannot but consider it!
The cost of war is too great!
Tang Tianzi took a deep breath, calmed down his restless emotions, and said, "Continue!"
Huangfu Qi said: "Yes! I thought that it would be a matter of time before the Xuantian Sect was so ambitious that it would attack our country, Tang Dynasty, but this is not a good time! Their ancestors were in seclusion, and the overall strength of the sect was not in its heyday. If it were If I say it, I will wait until the ancestors break through, then use unrivaled power to intervene forcefully and completely turn our country, the Tang Dynasty, into their puppet!"
"Moreover, if Xuantian Sect really wants to take action, the number of casualties will definitely be more than this. The strength of their warriors is no joke! Over the years, whenever Xuantian Sect takes action, they rarely make mistakes, except..."
Following Huangfu Qi's words, Emperor Tang also thought of a person. He was a young man, and he was also the only person who had made Xuantian Sect miserable in these years!
He was from Tang Dynasty, and he had planned to meet him, but he was forced to death by Xuantian Sect!
Emperor Tang slowly unclenched his fists and said, "Xuan Tian Sect has become more and more arrogant in recent years. We need to prepare early!"
Then he changed the topic and said: "You have to handle this matter personally. In addition, the person behind this incident must be found out as soon as possible! Recently, there has been some chaos in the city, and some people's thoughts have begun to move in places they shouldn't! "
Huangfu Qi was shocked when he heard this. Emperor Tang left this matter to himself instead of "Cobweb". This seemed to vaguely reveal a message, that is, Emperor Tang had already doubted Zhao Zhong!
As we all know, "Spider Web" is not only good at assassinations, but his intelligence capabilities are also first-rate. However, before Xuantian Sect raided Chang'an City, Emperor Tang didn't receive any news in advance. This is very strange!
Although when dealing with the prince, the "spider web" also played a big role. But what kind of person Tang Tianzi is, in his eyes, this is more like a way to win his trust, in order to hide something, something he doesn't want him to know.
Huangfu Qi calmed down, nodded in agreement, and then slowly retreated...
Shortly after Huangfu Qi left, the news reached Zhao Zhong's ears through the young eunuch.
"Oh? Are you saying that the Prime Minister was arguing with His Majesty about something and ended up unhappy?" Zhao Zhong took a sip of tea and asked.
"Dear Mr. Zhao, yes!" The kneeling little eunuch was trembling and did not dare to look up.
Sitting in front of him was the leader of the "Spider Web", the king of the dark night! Although saying this is a bit disrespectful, in fact, Zhao Zhong's power is so great that he is not afraid of the prime minister who is known as the "head of civil officials"!
This legendary figure is said to be extremely evil among the people in the market. It is said that he has three heads and six arms, a green face and fangs, feeds on human blood, and his evil reputation is enough to stop a baby from crying!
However, the Zhao Zhong in front of him is different from the legend. He is wearing a dark purple shirt embroidered with complicated cloud patterns, exuding a sense of nobility. His black hair is tied up casually with a hosta, his temples are frosty white, his face is fair and beardless, and his eyes are It is profound and contains the vicissitudes washed away by the years.
Such a person who looks elegant, handsome, deep and introverted, has really good temperament and appearance. He doesn't look like the rumored and notorious leader of the "Spider Web", the "King of the Night"!
He put down the tea cup in his hand and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a crisp sound. And the little eunuch kneeling below him was even more afraid to express his anger, for fear of accidentally causing death!
"Okay, you go down!" Zhao Zhong stopped knocking and said.
The little eunuch, as if he had received an amnesty, left cautiously.
The attendant beside him said: "Mr. Zhao, the Prime Minister and Your Majesty have a conflict. This is a good thing for us!"
Zhao Zhong glanced at him and said, "That's for me to see! Our Majesty is very smart!"
The attendant was shocked when he heard this and said: "You mean..."
Zhao Zhong interrupted him and said: "Silence! Be careful that the walls have ears! Get everyone out and let me see what this old guy Huangfu Qi will do next!"
The attendant said: "Yes!"
Everyone around him left, leaving only Zhao Zhong sitting alone. The flickering candlelight reflected in his dark eyes, which seemed uncertain...
