Sargon?
Why am I in Sargon?
Zhou Jinru's memory lingered on his conversation with defender No. 004. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in Sargon, still wearing thick winter clothes, traces of Londinium in 1080.
The young man in front of him had a frightened expression on his face, and Zhou Jinru realized that there might be something wrong with his face.
Before he could think too much, he reached out and tore off a piece of cloth and wrapped it around his face, revealing only a pair of eyes. He looked no different from a Sargonian.
When the men in black who were chasing the young man saw someone intercepting them, they made a decisive decision to retreat. In the blink of an eye, they were gone without a trace.
"how so?!"
In the eyes of the young man, the person who tried to kill him was frightened by the disfigured mysterious man in front of him, and he couldn't help but begin to guess his identity.
Zhou Jinru was very confused. He started from Sargon and now returned to Sargon. Could it be that he has come to reality?
"What's this place called?"
The young man said truthfully: "Baisha Settlement."
An unfamiliar place name.
Zhou Jinru asked again: "How far is it from Talaat?"
"What did you say?"
The young man got up from the ground, suspecting that he had heard wrongly.
"Talaat, the famous oasis city in the wilderness of Sargon."
"I've never heard of it," the young man looked at the mysterious man with strange eyes, "I don't know where the oasis city you mentioned is, but if you want a person named Talaat, I will be Talaat."
Talaat, pasha, no oasis city of Talaat…
A ridiculous thought came to Zhou Jinru's heart. Could it be that he had deviated from his original trajectory and came to Sargon a hundred years ago? !
"What era is it now?"
"In the year 996, I am leaving. Come with me and agree to pay you gold. I will keep my promise."
Talat was an honest and trustworthy man, he always had been, and now that this eccentric man had saved him, he should be accounted for.
Zhou Jinru was shocked in his heart, he actually arrived a hundred years ago!
When he tried to activate the defender's power, he found that the energy was in a dry state and could not be used normally.
"Is it a side effect of my excessive use of light form in Vina's dream?"
Seeing that the man didn't move, Talat thought that he didn't agree to go with her, so he felt a little disappointed.
Zhou Jinru had no better way at this time. He was sure that he would not be able to find any help because the people he knew were either not born yet or did not know him at all.
Except for the old woman Kelsey, no one knew where she was, and naturally no one would place their hopes on the elusive big lynx.
"Okay, I'll go with you, remember to give me the gold."
First, Zhou Jinru was penniless and needed money.
Secondly, it was also to reassure the young pasha that he wanted something instead of seeking more.
Hearing these words, Talaat felt relieved. If the other party didn't want the gold, he would wonder if he had just stepped out of the wolf's den and into the tiger's mouth.
The two people stayed on the quiet roadside for a while, and then embarked on the road to leave together. On the way, Zhou Jinru had a general understanding of Talaat's current situation.
The young pasha obtained a territory, and he also had 800 people and a small number of guards. The problem was that he had to pass through the areas controlled by several strange princes. It was inevitable that someone would use their brains.
"I came to attend the local chieftain's banquet today, and I only brought three guards with me. I thought it was nothing serious, but I didn't expect that I was attacked."
From Talaat's annoyed expression, it could be seen that the fate of the three guards was not good.
The Sargon area once had a very powerful empire, but due to the vast territory and conflicts between the various tribes, it eventually fell apart and became what it is now.
There is still no harmony among the pashas, let alone the princes and chiefs below.
Therefore, it became normal for Talaat to be attacked. The question was why he went deep into danger with only three guards and almost died in the end.
The answer to this question is a bit difficult to tell. Talat didn't want to say it, and Zhou Jinru didn't ask. The two of them met for less than half an hour, so there was no need to talk in such an in-depth manner.
But one thing is clear. Talaat holds a token symbolizing the pasha, a legal document that can prove his legal status and the legitimacy of his territory.
I'm afraid his attacker also saw this.
After all, eight hundred citizens are nothing, as long as you think about it, you can easily get them.
The heads of Tallaght are worth much more than these.
Returning to the temporary camp, a powerful Safra man immediately rushed over and said loudly: "Pasha, why did you come back so late? Where is your guard? Could it be..."
"Don't worry, Captain Camp Guard. Although it's a bit dangerous, I'm back and the result is good."
While comforting the captain of the guard, Talat pointed at Zhou Jinru not far away and praised: "Thanks to this warrior, he saved me. Now he is our friend. Get him a set of less conspicuous clothes." , and a mask, and he needs food and a place to rest.”
There had just been an attack and the place was no longer safe. Kemp originally wanted to persuade the Pasha to leave immediately, but Talat had no intention of leaving.
Zhou Jinru couldn't help but take another look at the young pasha, because staying now is the best choice. He can't leave his back to the enemy at any time. Moreover, he is a pasha, the supreme ruler of the region, how can he be subordinated? Did the royal chief scare away?
It looks like there is something good to watch.
Zhou Jinru collected his thoughts and left with Captain Kemp. He lived alone in a tent. Not long after, the Captain personally delivered some food and a set of clothes.
"I want a mirror."
After receiving such a request, Kemp was confused, but he still found a small mirror.
Zhou Jinru was the only one left in the tent. He looked at himself in the mirror quietly, his whole face melted, like a villain from a horror movie. Not only that, but also every part of his body was different. Degree of ulceration.
"It should be caused by the overload of the light form. My body cannot withstand such terrible power. What No. 014 said before is correct. Burning life force will gain more powerful power, so powerful that even I can't control it."
Zhou Jinru put on the mask silently. He couldn't see people with his face at all. Only a big-hearted person like Talaat was not intimidated.
After the self-examination, I sat on the edge of the low bed and ate, feeling the dry defender energy in my body.
Without the light form, the hole cannot be opened, and there is no way to return to his timeline.
In other words, he was trapped a hundred years ago.
"Just take it one step at a time."
After eating, Zhou Jinru lay on the bed, soothing his tense body. He didn't know how long it had been before he was woken up by a miserable cry.
what happened?
He stood up and opened a corner of the tent. It was dimly lit outside, and he could barely see anything.
Many guards gathered in the camp, everyone holding torches and surrounding them.
Among the crowd, Talaat was kneeling on the ground. In front of him were three corpses. They should all be the guards he brought to the banquet.
The young pasha burst into tears and cried: "Your Excellency, they were all sent by my father to protect me, and they died like this. I am sorry for my father!"
His cry was so loud that it saddened those who heard it and shed tears.
A middle-aged man standing opposite looked embarrassed. How could a pasha cry for his subordinates like this? It was as if he was slapping him in the face with the sole of his shoe. Moreover, such a rollicking behavior was neither persuasive nor persuasive. .
"Lord Pasha, take care of yourself."
Talaat was half crying, as if he was tired, and asked with sobs: "The weather is too hot, I can't take their bodies away, so..."
"I will take responsibility. They are all heroes. They have made great contributions to protecting Lord Pasha. They must be buried well!"
The young pasha nodded: "That puts me at ease. Your Excellency, three of my guards were killed. It's too unsafe here. I didn't expect that there were robbers near your mansion. Can you sleep well? He died yesterday." They are my guards, maybe they can break into your bedroom tomorrow, I am also worried about you."
Not to mention how disgusted the king was, he slapped the left cheek and continued to slap the right cheek. He could only move his face to slap the young pasha.
To blame, I can only blame him for not being able to kill this kid last night!
"You're right in your lesson. I really didn't expect the bandits to be so bold. I will send people to suppress the bandits immediately. For the safety of the people, I will do my best to suppress the bandits!"
There are so many bandits in the Sargon Wilderness that no matter how hard you try to suppress them, you can't wipe them all out, but you still have to say something. After all, the young pasha is also a pasha. With his status here, he can only recognize it by pinching his nose.
Zhou Jinru next to him watched with great interest. Talat Pasha was not that easy to fool. The royal chiefs here really underestimated him.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Talat patted his clothes and stood up. Regardless of the tears on his face, he said calmly: "Your Excellency, your Majesty, my subjects and I are planning to set off today. There will be no more robbers on the road." ?”
"No, of course not. If you are worried, I will send a team of guards to protect your safety!"
Talat looked at the royal chief with doubtful eyes: "Your army is going to suppress the bandits, but do you still have the energy left to do other things?"
The king opened his mouth, but didn't say the last half of the sentence, and walked away dejectedly.
Everyone dispersed and began to prepare for departure. Zhou Jinru, who was idle, was discovered by the sharp-eyed young Pasha.
"Last night late last night, thank you for your help. I haven't asked you how to call me..."
"Mr. Four, just call me Mr. Four."
Talat cleared his throat: "Okay, Mr. Fourth, your reward is ready. Please come with me."
The two people walked to a carriage one after another. Talat took out a wooden box and took out a bag of coins and placed it in front of Zhou Jinru.
"Here are twenty Sargon gold coins in circulation, which have extremely strong purchasing power on the black market in any wilderness settlement."
Zhou Jinru weighed it in his hand. It felt a little heavy. Before he could speak, the young pasha took out another gold coin and threw it over.
"This is an ancient coin from the Sargon Empire. It is given to you. You can sell it for about eighty to one hundred gold coins in circulation, or you can keep it for collection. It is a token. You can bring it to me and I can help you. You realize a wish within your reach.”
desire?
Zhou Jinru said in a hoarse voice: "I'm not interested in wishes."
The money was collected, and the verbal agreement between them ended.
But the young pasha continued: "Mr. Fourth doesn't look like a Sargonian, and he doesn't understand the local environment?"
The man's chuckle came from under the mask: "You want to recruit me?"
"It's not about solicitation,"
Talat jumped off the carriage, put his hands behind his back, took two steps, and turned his back to the rising sun: "Mr. Fourth, you see, I still have some status in Sargon, at least on the surface, they You have to be respectful, and if you need a guide, I should be able to do it, too...
It must be unsafe along the way. There are so many of us and it is safe to walk together. Therefore, we have a mutually supportive relationship, and I have a lot of money. "
It's good that he is a pasha, but a dead pasha has no dignity. Only alive can he have a future.
Late last night, this man defeated six enemies with extraordinary skill and strength in one move.
If another force had sent him to kill him, he would have died long ago.
Talaat was not sure whether this fourth gentleman was an outsider, but he was certain that he was by no means a cruel person.
Such a God-given opportunity, if you don’t hurry up and get him by your side, what are you waiting for?
However, the young pasha's words were automatically filtered into Zhou Jinru's ears into two words: solicitation.
There is only one purpose for saying so much, I hope I can stay, and I will definitely try my best to recruit them on the way.
Talaat has tried his best to control his thoughts, and the conditions offered are tempting enough, and he has taken the initiative to put both parties in the same position. From the perspective of the lord, he is qualified.
What Zhou Jinru needs now is cultivation, and then extracting energy from the source stone to restore the defender's energy. He doesn't want to be trapped a hundred years ago.
The young pasha is a good backer. Even though this sapling is not strong enough, it is better than nothing, right?
Putting the money bag away, Zhou Jinru was silent for two seconds and said calmly: "Okay, I will go with your convoy for the time being. I am not a person who likes to eat idle food. I am a surgeon by profession and have done some research on Originium Disease. You can come to me if you have any questions.”
Talat was overjoyed. He was still worried that he was too obvious, but he didn't expect Mr. Fourth to agree immediately. He was also a doctor and a surgeon specializing in the field of Originium Disease.
This solves an urgent need.
Doctors are very important everywhere!
That afternoon, Talaat set off again with his eight hundred people. The local royal chief did not come to see him off, nor did he send any escort team.
Their destination is only one, a deserted oasis on the map.
It stands to reason that wherever there is an oasis, there is water and life, and it is only right that desert people flock to it.
But this oasis has no ruler.
"Because a group of wandering horse bandits controlled this oasis. They robbed tribes, traded people, burned, killed and looted. It happened that my father designated this area as my territory."
