"Commander-in-chief!"
At this moment, a female guard from the Fire Phoenix Battalion hurriedly walked in and handed over a piece of information.
Wu Zhi took a few glances at it, and his expression instantly changed.
Although Chen Jingzong really wanted to know the content, he did not show it on his face. He stood with his hands by his side.
"Pingshan Commandery Military Governor Qi Lin is critically ill … The Commandery Governor has great power, and there seems to be a mutiny!"
Wu Zhi said in a low voice.
"Critically ill? Mutiny? "
Chen Jingzong frowned. Although it was not a secret that Qi Lin had a chronic illness and would disappear for a period of time every year, it was too much of a coincidence now.
Especially recently, when Qi Lin showed that he was leaning towards their side!
"The spies in the town have sent news … This time, Qi Lin's critical illness is not that simple. There are people from the imperial court and the prefecture involved …"
Wu Zhi smiled coldly and handed over the information.
Chen Jingzong took a few glances at it, and his expression changed. "We must send people to stop it immediately!"
At this moment, the Southern Phoenix Army had no spare forces, but they could still send elite experts to support them.
"That's not necessary …"
When Wu Zhi said this, his expression became a little strange. "My husband has been quiet for a long time, and he has already left!"
"Is it Young Master Wu?"
Chen Jingzong immediately bowed slightly with a respectful expression. "If Young Master Wu is willing to take action, there will naturally be no problem!"
An expert who could suppress a region of River Earl! Chen Jingzong naturally knew how powerful he was.
Facing such a person, even if he recovered his strength, he would definitely not be a match for him. He also knew how terrifying the gap between them was!
"My husband is in Pingshan Commandery. What we need to do is to take down Mengxia Commandery!"
Wu Zhi smiled magnificently. "I can't be completely outdone by my husband!"
…
On the plains, two groups of people were chasing and fleeing. The cavalry behind them kept shouting, and arrows fell like rain.
Ge Jin wiped the blood off his face and whipped the horse quickly. There was even white foam at the corner of the horse's mouth.
"Master …"
He never expected that after the secret talk with him, Qi Lin would become 'seriously ill' again in just a few days! Moreover, this time, he was not missing like before, but he really could not manage anything!
As a trusted subordinate, Ge Jin naturally smelled something fishy.
However, he was a civil official. By the time he realized something was wrong, the other party had already taken the initiative and even dared to send people to kill him!
If not for his family and his own cultivation, he might not have been able to escape from the prefecture!
"Kill Ge Jin!"
"Don't let him go!"
"This person's head is worth a thousand taels of silver, a rank nine official's reward!"
…
The cavalry behind them roared continuously, but Ge Jin's mind was extremely clear. Even in the midst of fleeing, some things were quickly connected.
"To be able to convince the county governor and the lord to send so many people … there must be a powerful faction supporting them. Furthermore, they hold absolute advantage and status. It must be the imperial court!"
Even though the Great Zhou had declined, in theory, it was still the ruler of the nineteen prefectures!
Dynasty! Even though they were, it, they County, they Dynasty Dynasty was and.
If the other party had prepared in advance, planted spies in the various counties, developed for decades, and now had the imperial court's righteous network, it was understandable for them to launch such an offensive.
"I must avenge my lord!"
Ge Jin urged the horse to gallop. "My lord is poisoned now … The poison is strong, but I don't think those vile people would dare to kill her …"
Bang!
Just as Ge Jin was deep in thought, her steed let out a mournful cry. The horse lost its front hooves, and the huge inertia threw Ge Jin away, causing her to roll on the ground a few times.
"Haha! Fortune has fallen from the sky! "
A knight at the back saw an opportunity and immediately urged his horse forward, swinging his sharp machete.
Bang!
Light flashed as a fireball appeared, bringing with it searing heat as it smashed into the Cavalryman's chest.
Rumble!
Flames burst out in all directions, and the rider screamed as he fell off his horse. After struggling for a bit, he stopped breathing.
"Immeasurable Heavenly Sovereign!"
At this time, Ge Jin stood up and saw that the person who had come to save her was a Daoist with white hair and a youthful complexion.
"You are … Daoist Han Zhu?"
After recognizing that this person was a rather famous cultivator in the county, Ge Jin was even more puzzled.
He had only met the other party a few times, and only today did he know that the other party's Dharma was not afraid of the Blood Evil Army's Qi, and that the other party was a Perfected One. Why did he save her at all costs?
"The military of the Jiedu Prefecture is here! Those who know what's good for them, get out of the way! "
Several riders came up from behind and shouted fiercely.
"This person is not fated to die, but he can't fall into your hands …"
Daoist Han Zhu smiled and took out two earthy yellow talismans. With a wave of his hand, the Talisman ignited with a dazzling light. "Go!"
Bang!
The layer of earth split open, and black stone spears emerged, piercing through the ground from below.
Poof!
The warhorses cried out, and snowflakes exploded on their white bellies. After the spears pierced through the warhorses, they continued to stab the cavalrymen on the horses without hesitation.
In an instant, blood splattered, and five or six people were turned into beehives.
"Go!"
Seeing this, the cavalrymen at the back were in chaos. They turned their horses around and fled.
"Lord Ge? Are you alright? "
Han Zhu stepped forward and cast another spell, "Sweet Rain Spell!"
The green light landed on Ge Jin's body. Some of his injuries healed, and there was a warm current in his body.
"Damn you, Han Zhu!"
Ge Jin moved his arms, but he shook his head slightly, "Previously, you hid your abilities well. Why are you willing to take this risk for a mere person?"
"Hehe … Lord, you have a heavenly talent and long fortune. I'm just here to form a good relationship with you!"
Han Zhu bowed, "I'm the true disciple of the Suihan Mountain, Han Zhu. Greetings, Lord Ge!"
"Suihan Mountain? Suihan Dao?! "
Ge Jin was deep in thought, "No wonder!"
The Suihan Mountain was also a Dao lineage in Dingzhou. It was passed down 200 years ago. It was the Dao lineage of the itinerant cultivator Suihan Perfected Lord. Because it was not orthodox, its reputation was not very prominent. It was almost forgotten.
He was well-read and had outstanding skills. Only then did he recall a record that he had seen.
Such a small Dao lineage could not even compare to the Jade Pure Dao, much less a blessed place. It was somewhat similar to the Maoshan Dao that Wu Ming had previously impersonated. However, if he was lucky enough to complete the Dao, he might be able to soar into the sky!
Ge Jin thought back, but he still did not feel that he had anything to do with this Dao lineage. He smiled bitterly, "I'm now a fugitive. I'm no longer an adult!"
"That's not right!"
Han Zhu smiled, "Marshal Qi's prestige is still there. As long as he can recover and come out to manage, a mere clown is nothing to him."
"You want to help me?"
Ge Jin's heart thumped, and his expression suddenly turned vigilant, "What reward do you want? Wait … You're Wu Jiedu's man! "
After thinking this through, his expression softened a lot.
After all, Qi Lin and Wu Zhi had been quasi-allies before, and he had intended to help this woman. Ge Jin's escape this time was also with the intention of asking Wu Zhi for help.
It was just that he did not expect Wu Zhi to react so quickly and actually send someone over, and just happened to save his life.
"That's right!"
Han Zhu admitted frankly, "What's the situation in Pingshan County now? Please tell me in detail, sir! "
"I don't know much …"
Ge Jin closed his eyes, "The marshal was poisoned without warning, and the county governor took the opportunity to seize power. Fortunately, there was a group of loyal soldiers guarding day and night. The county governor was not popular, and he had to use the name of the marshal to order the civil and military officials under his command, so he was lucky to be alive …"
"Using the emperor to order the feudal vassals … Do you know what kind of poison it is?"
Han Zhu pondered and asked.
"It should be the New Year's Eve beast!"
"Such a ferocious creature!"
There was also the custom of New Year's Eve in this world. Every household lit firecrackers, stuck peach talismans, and gathered together. It was not for fun, but because of a terrible legend!
It was said that during New Year's Eve, terrible monsters would appear everywhere in the nineteen provinces of Dazhou. They were called 'New Year's Eve', and they were extremely ferocious. Therefore, every household had to work together, using peach talismans and firecrackers to resist the frightening monsters and ensure safety.
Of course, New Year's Eve was an ancient ferocious beast, and it was very rare at this time, but this custom had been preserved.
"So it's the poison of the Nian beast, no wonder it could make the provincial governor helpless!"
Han Zhu murmured, but he did not lose confidence on his face. Instead, he comforted him, "It is said that the poison of New Year's Eve is ever-changing, and the poison of a New Year's Eve beast can only be removed by the original New Year's Eve beast. If it is another New Year's Eve beast, it will only kill the patient … However, I already have the confidence. Lord Ge, please go back and contact your old subordinates. Within a few days, there will be good news!"
…
After sending away the skeptical Ge Jin, Han Zhu went to the peak alone and saw a huge rock on the edge of the cliff. There was a person sitting cross-legged on it, surrounded by a clear light, and his face could not be seen. The amazing spiritual pressure made him almost unable to suppress his body's instinct, and he knelt down and kowtowed, "Greetings, Senior Immortal! I have already saved Ge Jin according to your orders and gave her some pointers! "
"Good!"
The figure in the clear light said, "Qi Lin is also a member of my Blood Pact. Since he is in trouble today, I have to save him … New Year's Eve beasts only appear on New Year's Eve. At this time, it must be controlled by someone. Go down and find out inside information!"
"As you command!"
Han Zhu respectfully retreated and disappeared without a trace before long.
Only at this time did the clear light open to reveal Wu Ming's figure. "New Year's Eve beast poison? It looks like I have to kill the Nian beast that poisoned him and take its yellow treasure to save him … is it really killing a New Year's Eve beast to celebrate New Year? "
He had no intention of revealing his identity this time. He just wanted to disguise himself as a high-ranking member of the Blood Pact and, at the same time, consolidate the Blood Pact members in Dingzhou.
He could not use the identity of Gongshu Zhe, but it did not matter. At the beginning, a dozen of the high-ranking members of the Blood Pact had died at his hands. Now that all those who knew about it had been killed, there were plenty of people who could impersonate him. Even Gongshu Zhe was cunning and had prepared many identities for himself.
Now, Wu Ming had casually used one of them and had also called over this fellow member of the Blood Pact, Han Zhu. He could be considered a henchman and a vanguard for the king.
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