"A great cause? Ha, that's funny. Is it a great cause that is hidden in the light for fear of being discovered?"
Gu Yulan patted the Bluesilver Grass incubator at hand: "With this thing, will anyone believe your lies?"
Tang Xu's eyes were bloodshot and red, looking like a crazy beast: "You fart!"
"You idiots, this continent is in danger. Everyone is waiting to die in the final countdown. If it weren't for us..."
"boom!"
Just as Gu Yulan was about to extract the key information, Huo Yuhao was eagerly waiting to see if this disciple of the Haotian Sect could tell him some ten thousand-year plan or other plans that showed his astonishing wisdom, but he heard a sound of being hit hard on his head. There was a muffled sound when it hit.
The sound is dull and bouncy, embodying the power of technique.
Tang Xu, who wanted to slap these lackeys of the Sun and Moon Empire in the face with the sect's salvation plan, rolled his eyes immediately after being hit on the head with a heavy hammer and fell down dizzily.
A Clear Sky Hammer hit him hard on the head.
"Ah...ha..."
The main culprit of the evil attack on his companions, Tang Dan, who had cultivated as a Soul Emperor, had cold sweat on his forehead and was breathing heavily.
His soul power cultivation level was suppressed to an extremely low level, and just controlling the Haotian Hammer to hit Tang Xu's head, which was very close at hand, was already exhausting his energy.
Fortunately, Tang Xu's cultivation level was already lower than his, and now he was also suppressed. He could only rely on his physical body to carry it, otherwise he really wouldn't be sure to knock Tang Xu out with one hammer.
"You guys...that's enough..." Panting, Tang Dan raised his head and stared at Gu Yulan.
"Childish aggressive general...hehe, although it works just fine for A Xu, he may not be able to understand the too complicated moves."
"But do you think the trick you used once will work a second time? Stop dreaming, you can't pry anything useful out of us!"
Gu Yulan looked at this man with great interest, who had caused her to fall short just when she was about to succeed, and chuckled:
"Oh, what's wrong? You Haotian Sect always use your hammer when you spar, right? How come I haven't seen you immune to hammers in the past few decades?"
"I hate being asked to use my personal time to work overtime, and your fate... will not be better than the last person who made me work overtime all night."
Smiling and pointing at Tang Xu who was knocked unconscious, Gu Yulan ordered: "Take this little brother down, and I will talk to him alone later."
Looking at Tang Dan, who looked like he would rather die than surrender, and Tang Ming, who was trembling beside him, as if he didn't expect his elder brother to be so cruel and ruthless, Gu Yulan advised with some regret:
"Anyway, we are already behind bars. You might as well count on this little brother to cooperate and solve the case quickly so that he can be released from prison sooner with a smaller sentence."
When the three Haotian Sect disciples were dragged out of the tent and taken into custody, Gu Yulan sat back on the chair with a relaxed expression on his face.
"Sir Huo, come on, please take a seat." Gu Yulan said enthusiastically, pointing to the chair in the center of the tent.
Huo Yuhao glanced at the three chairs in the center of the tent with a complicated expression and shook his head.
"No trouble, I can just stand...sitting there always makes me feel like I've done something wrong."
Gu Yulan slapped his head, with an expression on his face that he was so stupid.
"That Tang Xu who is almost able to talk a little and get something done... can you continue to pry something out of his mouth?"
Huo Yuhao raised his chin and asked.
Gu Yulan shook his head repeatedly: "I'm afraid it's not easy to deal with. I don't know how to search for souls. To guide them just now requires the support and catalyst of a specific situation and atmosphere. If I ask them directly, the effect will be very unsatisfactory. "
Spreading his hands, Gu Yulan said helplessly: "Although I am a spiritual soul master, this soul skill is really a long story."
"The function of the first soul skill is to enhance one's concentration, willpower and perception acuity. It seems to be a quite normal amplifying soul skill. When making a soul guide, it has a good effect on oneself. The problem is that what happens later There’s a little problem.”
"The effect of the second soul skill becomes emotional guidance...or emotional amplification. Emotions such as fear, happiness, anger, and eagerness can be amplified exponentially under the guidance of this soul skill, and can affect oneself and others. On the body, there are quite a lot of uses developed through this, but no matter how you look at it, it deviates a bit from the position of a soul master..."
"Then there is the third soul skill. Its function is basically the opposite of the first soul skill. I call it the intelligence-lowering halo... It can only affect others, making the target's thinking speed and logic slow down, making the target more outspoken and reckless of the consequences. , it is difficult to suppress instinctive impulses.”
Knowing that the three soul rings he had just revealed probably aroused Huo Yuhao's curiosity, Gu Yulan simply told them directly.
"So...well, as you can see, my two soul skills basically have no direct combat effectiveness, but they are not considered auxiliary. After so many years, I found that I can still exert my self-worth by doing this kind of work."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao nodded repeatedly and asked thoughtfully: "Then...Sister Yulan, can you directly guide others to express their thoughts in their hazy consciousness? You don't have to be so overbearing as Soul Search. I think that Tang Xu The most susceptible to influence is a breakthrough point.”
Gu Yulan poured herself a glass of boiled water, gave Huo Yuhao a blank look and said, "How is that possible? I only have these three tricks. The hypnosis-like method you mentioned can almost be regarded as evil magic."
"Um...really?"
…………
Black, bottomless black.
Tang Xu felt that his conscious body was immersed in boundless darkness. The feeling of being disconnected from his body after entering a deep sleep and unable to move a finger made him extremely uncomfortable.
The memory of being shot with several rounds of paralysis rays before being tied up like a dead pig emerged from the depths of his consciousness, making Tang Xu feel like he was having nightmares one after another.
But at this moment when he was entangled in nightmares, a ray of light finally shone into the darkness, breaking through the barriers between consciousness and body, and refloating Tang Xu's drowning mind.
"Aha!"
Tang Xu suddenly woke up from his nightmare and sat up straight. His back was soaked with sweat almost as soon as he stood up.
The familiar scene in front of him made Tang Xu shocked and made him want to cry.
This... seems to be the quiet room of Haotian Sect!
Tang Xu only remembered that the last time he was awake, he seemed to be arguing with the agents of the Sun and Moon Empire... and then his head suddenly became dizzy and he could not remember anything.
When he opened his eyes and woke up, he was in the quiet room of Haotian Sect... Could it be that the elders of the sect finally took action and brought them back from the devil's cave of the Sun and Moon Empire?
"squeak……"
The wooden door of the quiet room creaked and was slowly pushed open. When he saw the familiar mask belonging to the Haotian Sect disciple, Tang Xu felt extremely relieved and moved.
"Tang Xu, are you finally awake?"
Behind the mask, the middle-aged man who seemed to be an elder asked gently.
"It's...me...where are the others? How is everyone doing?"
After sorting out his confused thoughts, Tang Xu subconsciously asked about his brothers.
The middle-aged elder's voice sounded reassuring: "Don't worry, we have rescued Tang Dan and Tang Ming. You can see them when you recover better."
"Thank you, elder! Can...can I ask how the sect rescued us?"
The middle-aged elder slowly shook his head and said, "Don't be anxious. When you recover from your injuries, you will naturally find out by asking other sect members."
Tang Xu's face couldn't help but turn red. He didn't expect that he would be so embarrassed this time. It seemed that everyone else knew about the embarrassing matter of being captured.
However, it is a good thing to be able to return to the sect safely...
At this moment, the middle-aged elder's tone took on a serious tone: "Tang Xu, there is something I need to let you know. Although the sect rescued you as quickly as possible,... you have found something on your body. Get the seed seal belonging to the evil soul master!"
"What?!" Tang Xu lost his voice with a face full of horror. He instinctively wanted to check his body, but his arms were so heavy that he couldn't lift them up.
"You still need to rest for your injury, don't move!" the middle-aged elder said solemnly.
"Although we all believe that you have always maintained your loyalty to the sect,... we have to guard against the evil soul master's seed seal. I hope you understand."
As he said that, the middle-aged elder raised Tang Xu's right forearm and rolled up the sleeve, allowing him to see clearly the mysterious and complicated patterns on it that were half the size of a fist and faintly revealed evil aura.
"How could this happen, how could this happen..." Tang Xuru muttered to himself with empty eyes as he was struck by lightning.
"I'm sorry, Tang Xu. In order to avoid the worst-case scenario of you being secretly manipulated by an evil soul master, there are a few questions that you need to answer truthfully to verify your identity." The middle-aged elder's voice became more serious than ever.
Tang Xu lowered his head and replied in a lost tone: "You...ask, I have never betrayed the sect, I have not been controlled by the evil soul master, I, I really didn't know anything and was..."
"First question, how many planting points have been arranged on the map given to you three by the sect?"
"One, two, three...nine!"
The middle-aged elder nodded, took out a leather scroll that looked like a rolled up map, shook it and said: "Very good, Xiaoxu, the first question is answered correctly."
"Second question, when you three were arrested, which numbered point on the map were you burying?"
"The fourth one! The fourth one!"
"Not bad." The elder seemed more satisfied.
"The third question is, when the sect sent you out to perform tasks, how many groups were divided into?" The elder's eyes stared at Tang Xu calmly through the mask.
"I, I don't know much about other people's situation... I only know that there are twelve groups arranged in the Sun and Moon Empire, and we are the seventh group..."
The middle-aged elder laughed: "That's right, the sect didn't disclose all the arrangements to you at the beginning. If you knew about it, you would have strictly scrutinized it, and you will pass!"
"Last question, why does the sect arrange for you to plant bluesilver grass that can be seen everywhere?"
Tang Xu blinked in a daze: "This... doesn't our 'tree species' have the power of blessing and be able to make up for the shortcomings of the mainland's origins?"
"The continent's origins have been overexploited and there is a deficit. It needs to be nourished by the tree species of the sect. This is what you said at the beginning!"
The middle-aged elder snorted coldly: "Nonsense, when did this elder tell you this? You are a disciple of the sect, and you can't even tell the difference among the elders?"
"Hey, I'm sorry, um...did I pass?" Tang Xu leaned his head on the bed and asked a little tiredly.
"It's just that you have passed this level, elder. Someone may come to ask you later. After all, the evil soul master's seed seal cannot be underestimated. But now that you have returned to the sect, this little thing is naturally not a problem."
"That's good..." Tang Xu said softly. He felt that his head was so tired and sleepy, and he really wanted to fall asleep again.
The middle-aged elder sighed softly: "Your mood is ups and downs, and it's the time when your energy is low. Go to sleep first. When you return to the sect, you can sleep peacefully."
"Thank you, elder..."
Watching Tang Xu fall asleep again, Huo Yuhao stood up from the chair beside the bed, took a few steps, opened the door and left the room. When the door closed, he took off the white hood on his head.
"It's done. Although some things are not very clear yet, a disciple of his sect can only squeeze out these things. If he continues to ask questions, it will easily reveal flaws and make him suspicious, but the questions he just asked are very valuable."
Huo Yuhao made a "yeah" gesture to Gu Yulan who was leaning against the wall, indicating that he could call it a day.
"It's unbelievable..." Gu Yulan looked at Huo Yuhao, who had just cooperated with him in the conversation, and felt that his knowledge was still a little shallow.
Her second soul skill "Emotional Guidance" is similar to "Brain Boosting" to a certain extent. It can make people amplify their inner desires and generate thoughts such as "The world should be like this", thus promoting the continuous growth of emotions. .
Huo Yuhao also revealed his third soul skill to her - the extremely rare illusion-type soul skill, Huan Hai Yimeng.
After various blessings such as Brother Tianmeng, the Gold of Living Beings, and the Second Sea of Consciousness, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power reserves and quality have completely suppressed Tang Xu, the five-ring soul king, and can extend the duration of the artificial illusion to a considerable extent.
Although Huo Yuhao has never been to Haotian Sect in person, it is okay to give Tang Xu an introduction based on the content in the comics he read back then. Anyway, give it a try, and there will be no loss even if you fail.
Huo Yuhao did not do more comprehensive environment creation. He did not understand the details and could easily be exposed. Instead, he left it to Gu Yulan to guide Tang Xu in brainstorming, allowing him to automatically complete the environment, and by the way, he was given a halo of intelligence to make it difficult for him to perform complex tasks. Thinking, while reducing the risk of exposure, it can also reduce Huo Yuhao's mental consumption.
This combination of "illusion guidance + self-brain supplement + intelligence-reducing aura" was surprisingly effective.
Sure enough, what you love is your life, and what you imagine is your world.
"Sister Yulan, now that Tang Xu has opened the door, the other two may also be able to gain something from this... We still need to continue to dig deeper from them, but now it is necessary to write to the Hongchen Hall Master Send back an urgent letter.”
Huo Yuhao frowned and said: "Twelve groups, their group alone has been allocated nine points. There may be hundreds of burial points in the entire Sun and Moon Empire, and Mingdu may not be able to bear it."
Gu Yulan nodded lightly: "I should write an urgent letter and send it back, but... Sir Huo, do you have any thoughts on what will happen next? Do you really want to announce the Haotian Sect's behavior to the entire continent? There is no room for change. Already..."
Huo Yuhao rubbed his temples: "I don't want to push the Haotian Sect into a corner all of a sudden. After all, a hidden sect of that level should give them the respect they deserve. But the problem is that apart from these three unlucky guys, we There is no contact information with the Haotian Sect at all, so we can’t let the Heavenly Soul Empire take the message..."
"Well, Hongchen Hall Master and I will try to find a way. No matter what, Haotian Sect is easier to contact than Noumenon Sect."
…………
Shrek Academy, vacation season.
"Ah, Xiao Xiao~"
Wang Dong carried his handbag and stretched his waist in the sunshine.
Ever since Dai Huabin was humiliated in public, Wang Dong always felt that this bastard was full of malice toward him. He also spread rumors that he was a traitor to Shrek and helped outsiders deal with his classmates.
Tsk, the defeated dog really has a lot to do. If you are so embarrassed and angry, why don't you go to the Sun and Moon Empire to tear Huo Yuhao apart?
It's rare that Shrek Academy finally has its annual holiday season. Wang Dong plans to take another trip to visit his dear classmates, including Xiao Xiao, who are far away in Mingdu.
After all, no matter how good the relationship is, it will become alienated if there is no contact for a long time; ever since Xiao Xiao, a good friend, went to the Sun and Moon Empire to hide from him, Wang Dong's contact with her was limited to letters and they became pen pals.
As for the small matter of the Sun and Moon Empire issuing a nationwide ban on entry to the country...
As long as you don't get caught, doesn't it mean you haven't broken any laws?
What's a bit troublesome is that the Tianhun Empire, whether due to a guilty conscience or some other reason, has instituted a blockade at the sentinel point in the border area with the Sun and Moon Empire. Civilians without special permission orders are not allowed to leave the country, and every entry and exit record must be recorded. , Wang Dong had to take a long detour to the Star Luo Empire.
"Let's go~"
After leaving the area of Shrek Academy, Wang Dong opened the flying soul guide that he spent a lot of money to purchase and disappeared in a flash.
Fortunately, the exit permit from the Star Luo Empire was relatively easy to obtain, and it was not difficult at all to arrange one for her through Haotian Sect's channels.
There is a checkpoint somewhere on the border between Star Luo and the Sun and Moon Empire.
After handing over the passage permit to the border inspector of the Star Luo Empire and looking through it, Wang Dong entered the territory of the Sun and Moon Empire in one step.
"Permit." The border inspector of the Sun and Moon Empire held his face and stretched out his hand from the window with a bored expression on his face.
"Give."
After taking Wang Dong's permit and looking at the simple portrait issued by the Star Luo Empire, and then at the girl in front of him, the prosecutor frowned and subconsciously trembled all over.
The girl in front of her in a white dress has long pink-blue hair that reaches past her shoulders. Although she is wearing a pair of huge sunglasses, she is definitely a beauty judging from the bone shape of her face and nose.
"Wait a minute."
The border inspector said something, and then took out a slightly heavy memorandum from the drawer.
There are not many people who can file a ban on entry from the Sun and Moon Empire, and basically those who have been permanently deported are self-conscious. Even if they enter the Sun and Moon Empire, they know how to sneak across the border. Coming to the border inspection station is purely to deliver food.
Although the chance of use is very slim, regularly checking the information and portraits of persons prohibited from entering the country is a required course for border inspectors.
After quickly flipping through a few pages, the prosecutor quickly turned the memo to the page about the handsome boy who made her feel like she had a promising future.
Looking at the face of the little beauty wearing sunglasses in front of him, the middle-aged female prosecutor observed her expression and asked:
"Wang Dong, right? You are banned from entering the country. Be obedient and go home."
Wang Dong said without changing his expression: "You have recognized the wrong person. Please take a closer look at my pass."
"My name is Wang Qiu'er, and Wang Dong is my younger brother. I admit that I have some relationship, but you can't get involved."
The middle-aged female prosecutor said with a straight face: "Take off your sunglasses."
"uh-huh?"
The sunglasses were taken off, revealing a dewy and pink face, and the pink-blue eyes made the prosecutor feel that his old love, which had been dormant for a long time, couldn't help but cheat.
What a face that makes women jealous.
The prosecutor stuffed the pass back into Wang Dong's arms, pointed in the direction of the Star Luo Empire, and said one word calmly but firmly.
"roll"
…………
Star Luo Empire, in a hotel in a small border town.
Long-haired limited edition Wang Donger angrily punched the mattress.
"Damn it, where did my flawless disguise show its flaws?"
The guardian standing by the side suppressed the silence in his heart, cupped his hands and said:
"Young Master, I think you should be more serious... and respect other people's eyes and wisdom."
Wang Dong'er lay on the bed holding her head and sighed: "Obviously when I disguised myself as Wang Dong, none of my classmates or teachers could recognize my disguise. How come it doesn't work here? Is my family's disguise skills lagging behind the times? "
The guardian hesitated for a moment and then advised: "How about... can you take the disguise seriously again?"
"I also have wigs, rubber gaskets, etc.... Can you try using another pass after the disguise?"
Wang Donger rolled on the bed board and muttered, giving up on treatment:
"Well, forget it, you'd better take me to sneak in. When I get to Mingdu, I'll disguise myself carefully to avoid being caught by the law enforcement team of their college."
(End of chapter)
