Sea Sky Territory, Shanhai Pass.
The Shanhai Pass had existed for a long time, even before the establishment of the Dragon Monarch Dynasty.
Shanhai Pass was the frontline against the invasion of the Sea Race.
A month ago, the Sea Race had launched a crazy attack on the Shanhai Pass, and it seemed like they wouldn't stop until they set foot on land.
The birth of the Sea Race was even longer than that of Shanhai Pass. Legend had it that the Sea Race used to be called the Immortal Cloud Tribe. They ruled the mainland for thousands of years. Later on, when the human race rose, they were driven into the sea and gradually changed from land to sea.
As time passed, the Sea Race's soldiers gradually lost the ability to stay on land. Only the strong could come and go as they pleased. However, the prosperity of the Dragon Monarch Dynasty made the Sea Race gradually give up on the idea of invading the mainland. Therefore, there had been no war in Shanhai Pass for a long time.
It was precisely because of this that he was caught off guard.
Shanhai Pass' general Qin Shouzhi tried his best to resist the invasion of the Sea Race while sending people out to ask for help.
Ten months had passed. Troops had been mobilized from all over the Sea Sky Territory. Unfortunately, they could not defeat the ferocious Sea Race.
The Dragon Monarch Dynasty's reinforcements were still on the way, which made Qin Shouzhi anxious.
Suddenly, a subordinate suggested, "Why don't we send someone to Buluo City to ask for help?"
Qin Shouzhi thought that Buluo City was not far away. If the Golden Crow Queen was willing to help, the Sea Race would not be able to gain any advantage, so he immediately agreed.
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Buluo City, Golden Crow Temple.
The temple was so vast that it was filled with jade pillars. It would take a lot of effort to count them one by one.
The Divine Hall did not lie in its size, but in its solemnity and solemnity. It lay in the sense of history that emanated from the ancient building, causing everyone who stepped in to involuntarily feel reverence in their hearts.
The jade pillars were decorated with three-legged crows. The stone tiles on the ground were as smooth as mirrors, shining brightly. Violet flowers were carved on each tile, and each cluster seemed to be an extension of the others. From the beginning to the end, it was as if they were all in full bloom.
Violet symbolized eternity. In the Golden Crow Temple, it meant that the Ancestral Shaman's Divine Fire would last forever.
There was a dark red carpet in the middle that led to the throne. Violet patterns were also carved on both sides.
"Every time I step into the temple, I feel a new sense of awe."
At the entrance of the hall, the current Golden Crow Queen slowly walked in.
Behind him was a retro gentleman in his fifties and an expressionless girl.
The archaic gentleman flashed a standard smile. "Oh, my queen, I'm all ears if you have anything new to say."
"Look at the carpet under our feet," said the Queen.
"What's wrong with the carpet?" the gentleman asked.
The Queen said, "Look at the patterns on both sides. Each pattern represents a talisman. There are at least a thousand talismans here, but their only purpose is to keep the carpet clean. Bu Luo City spends at least 100,000 taels of silver every year to maintain the normal operation of these talismans. "
Wherever the three of them passed, dust would fall and disappear without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The gentleman smiled and said, "This is exactly the privilege that the honorable you should enjoy. In your eyes, everything should be spotless. If there is even the slightest stain that dares to commit a crime, it must be because they don't want to live, so we can only change a group of people."
"I was just about to say," the Queen said lightly, "The annual salary of the attendants is too much over the budget. If the carpet is relaid every day, it will save a lot more than the cost of maintaining the charm."
"But this is Bu Luo City," the gentleman said with a smile.
The Queen suddenly laughed. Her laughter was delicate but not greasy, charming and extraordinary. "Yes, this is Bu Luo City. This is my palace."
Tang Sanghua, or Tang Buluo, was more mature than when she was in Shenzhou. She used to look like she was 17 or 18 years old, about the same age as Yan Li, but now she looked like she was in her early twenties. The only thing that had not changed was that she was still so beautiful and had a pair of bright eyes that could speak, like the clear autumn water.
Under the exquisite blue dragon palace dress, the most conspicuous part was still the slender waist and the magnificent and proud peaks, which still gave a strong visual impact.
The long skirt crossed at the calves and parted to the sides, extending layers of carved folds, winding on the ground like a cluster of flowers sliding on the carpet.
Two strands of her black hair hung down in front of her chest, and the rest were braided. Some were combed to the top of her head and tied with the upper comb in front of her forehead, forming a playful natural hair ornament. A golden hollow crown circled the hair ornament in the middle. Not only did it look playful and cute, but it also showed a natural dignity.
Tang Buluo walked to the front of the throne, and a palace maid who had been waiting for a long time came up and lifted the long skirt that was winding on the ground. Only then did she slowly turn around and sit down. "Is the list of the Heavenly Strategies Tower out?"
"Yesterday was the beginning of the month, Your Majesty," the gentleman said with a smile.
"I was so busy that I forgot." Tang Buluo laughed and said, "How is it? Is there any new change in our Empress?"
The gentleman smiled inexplicably and said, "Is Your Majesty really concerned about the Empress?"
"Is it not?" Tang Buluo glanced at him.
The gentleman said, "The Empress did not make any big moves in the Giant Deer Region."
Tang Buluo was about to speak when a guard strode in from outside the hall.
He knelt in front of the throne and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Tang Buluo waved his hand and said, "What's the matter?"
The guard said, "The Shanhai Pass General sent a special envoy to ask for help. He said that the Sea Race suddenly launched an attack and they can't hold on any longer."
The gentleman said in surprise, "That's strange. The Sea Race has not set foot on land for many years. What's going on all of a sudden?"
Tang Buluo said coldly, "The Sea Race is attacking Shanhai Pass, not Buluo City. Tell them to get lost."
"Yes." The guard immediately left.
Not long after, another person strode in. It was a young man who looked very handsome. There was a divine brilliance flowing between his eyes, making people remember him at a glance.
He knelt on one knee in front of the throne and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I'm back."
"How's the investigation?" Tang Buluo asked.
The young man said, "According to the information leaked by the unknown person, I found out that the Cao Gang took in a mysterious person five years ago. This person is very likely to be Gong Wanlin. After he stole the Witch God's Precious Mirror, he used the powerful Cao Gang as a cover in order to avoid the pursuit of Buluo City. This is very likely."
Tang Buluo's beautiful eyes shot out an astonishing cold light, "He caused me to become the first Witch King in the history of Buluo City to lose the Witch God's Precious Mirror. It's best if he lives. If I don't cut him up with my own hands, how can I dispel the hatred in my heart!"
The young man said again, "I also found out about another matter."
"What is it?" Tang Buluo asked.
The young man said, "Five years ago, there was a strange case."
"What strange case?" The gentleman said.
The young man said, "The Cao Gang lost a ship of goods. That ship of goods was suspected to contain the Witch God's Precious Mirror. It's said that the Cao Gang's leader, Shangguan Jinhong, spent a lot of money to find that person, but he didn't find anything for five years. Recently, there was suddenly news that the bandit appeared. It's a guy called Yan Sheng. "
"Oh?" The gentleman said.
The young man said, "Shangguan Jinhong bought Yan Sheng from a famous constable in Jinyang at a high price. I don't know how the news got out. It's said that the thing he stole is now in the hands of a person called Gu Guanlan. "
"Gu Guanlan?" Tang Buluo said, "What kind of person is he?"
The young man said hesitantly, "He's ranked forty-eighth on the Heaven's Chosen List. He killed a disciple of the Heaven's Chosen List. According to the evaluation of the Heavenly Policy Tower, he's a new star in the way of the sword with unlimited potential."
"Killed a disciple of the Heaven's Chosen List?" The gentleman said with a smile, "That's not bad. There aren't many people in this world who can kill a disciple of the Heaven's Chosen List."
The young man laughed bitterly and said, "No, this person broke through the realm during the battle. He's only in the initial realm of cultivation."
Tang Buluo raised his eyebrows, "There's such a person?"
The young man said, "Your Majesty, many people are saying that the Witch God's Precious Mirror is in his hands. They're preparing to snatch it."
The gentleman said with slight mockery, "Obtaining the Witch God's Precious Mirror would allow one to resist the Golden Crow's True Flame. Obtaining it is equivalent to obtaining the death-free gold medal of Buluo City. Who doesn't want it?"
"What do you think?" Tang Buluo looked at the gentleman.
The gentleman said with a smile, "We can't rule out all possibilities."
Tang Buluo thought for a while and said, "Shangguan Jinhong is a very cunning person. This matter can't be easily concluded. How about this, we'll split into two groups. Zi Gui, you're responsible for investigating Gu Guanlan and see if the Witch God's Precious Mirror is with him. If it's with him, kill him and take the mirror back. If it's just a rumor, bring him to Fei Peng Fort. "
The young man said, "You want to go to Fei Peng Fort?"
Tang Buluo stood up, "Whether Gong Wanlin is in Fei Peng Fort or not, I want to personally confirm this matter."
…
Gu Guanlan, or Yan Li, had already put on the Thousand Silk Mask, changed into a set of traveling clothes, and swaggered out of the inn.
Since the Dragon Emperor Mansion wanted Yan Li, he would act as Gu Guanlan. Although Shopkeeper Wen was right, it would save him a lot of trouble. In order to deceive others, he specially bought an ordinary long sword to carry. It seemed that he was no different from an ordinary cultivator.
Like an ordinary cultivator, he bought a few steamed buns and walked to the port while eating them. Last night, he had already inquired about it. In an hour, a merchant ship to Jin Yang would set sail.
If it was only for two days, he could still bear it. Anyway, he couldn't see water in the cabin.
Time was short, so he could only prepare some simple food. However, he had prepared a lot of clothes, which were all put in the Qiankun Bag, which was very convenient. Otherwise, carrying a big bag would be a burden when fighting.
Just as he was about to leave the city, two Taoist priests, one big and one small, walked toward him.
Yan Li saw that it was the pair of swindlers. He found it funny, but he didn't bother to argue with them.
Sure enough, the Taoist priest didn't recognize him at all. Seeing his shabby clothes, he didn't even pay attention to him.
Suddenly, he noticed that the Taoist priest stopped walking.
For some reason, he was very concerned about the Taoist priest's movements. As soon as the Taoist priest stopped, he turned his head and looked at him.
The Taoist priest suddenly pulled the little girl and ran toward a narrow alley. It seemed that he was running for his life.
Not long after, a golden-haired woman appeared in the crowd.
Yan Li turned his eyes. Sure enough, a monk was following them from a distance more than ten steps behind them.
"What are you looking at? Do you want to die?"
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