The cave wasn't big, only about 200 square meters or so. There were two simple beds and a table inside. Through the light from outside, it wasn't dark at all.
"Big Brother Ji, the two of us will have to rely on each other for a while." Gu Zheng joked.
"Little Brother Gu, you must be joking. Your injuries are much worse than mine. You have to focus on healing." Ji Yi's personality wasn't as carefree. It seemed like he was used to being an elder and wasn't used to this. However, he still tried his best to persuade him.
It seemed like Ji Yi's injuries were so bad, unlike Gu Zheng who could still talk and laugh all the way back. However, in reality, Gu Zheng was much worse than Ji Yi.
Ji Yi's injuries were only internal. He would be able to recover completely after some time. As for Gu Zheng, although his injuries weren't as serious, the damage to his spirit wasn't light. If he didn't recover properly, the consequences would be too great. He might not even be able to advance for the rest of his life.
There were too many such examples outside. Either they didn't have time to heal, or they were delayed by some matters. In short, it was too regretful.
Gu Zheng also understood and didn't say anything more. It was best to sit cross-legged on one bed and quietly close his eyes. Ji Yi did the same on the other bed and sat down.
In the cave, there was only the sound of their breathing. There was no other sound. It turned out that they had set up a sound isolation array at the door. If one wanted to call them, there was a bell on each table. Once it was pressed, the guards outside would know. Whichever bell rang, they would know who was looking for them.
Or they could directly come out and give orders. However, they probably wouldn't need anyone for a long time.
Although there was no change in the four seasons here, Gu Zheng still calculated the time. He had been in the valley for a year. During this year, he had completely recovered.
When he opened his eyes again, a bright light flashed in his eyes, illuminating everything in the cave. After this consolidation, he had already recovered to his peak state.
Walking out of the cave, he looked at the familiar scene outside. Thinking that he was about to leave this place, he felt excited.
"Brother Gu, you look pretty good today." At this time, Ji Yi, who was outside, was looking at Gu Zheng with a smile. During this year, Ji Yi and Gu Zheng had become good friends. However, he mostly regarded Gu Zheng as his own junior. The two of them would often exchange pointers to hone themselves and see if there were any hidden dangers within their bodies.
"That's right. This time, it took me more than ten days to fully recover." Gu Zheng was also in a good mood. Finally, he didn't have to stay here any longer. He felt like his bones were about to rust.
"Alright then. Come, let's have a simple competition to see if you've really returned to normal." Ji Yi came prepared and threw a long sword over.
"Alright, Big Brother Ji, you can be merciful." Gu Zheng caught the long sword. Some time ago, they would also exchange pointers, but every time they fought, it was very unsatisfying. He was very careful, afraid that he would worsen his injuries.
"I say, you're the one who should be gentler. My old bones can't withstand your torment."
"Big Brother Gu, you're in the prime of your life. I still have to respect the old and love the young. Don't bully me."
The two of them laughed and joked. However, their feet had already charged forward like lightning. The two swords were sandwiched in the middle. Gu Zheng and Ji Yi were face to face.
"You're not being honest." Ji Yi looked at that abnormally young face.
"Same here, same here." Gu Zheng chuckled. Both of them wanted to gain the initiative by striking first and suppress the other.
Ji Yi exerted force in his hand and Gu Zheng took advantage of the situation to retreat. The two of them separated again and collided again. For a moment, the two of them were tossing and turning. On this small empty space, the sound of swords clashing could be heard.
The two of them did not use their celestial power. They only used the strength of their hands and their moves to compete, afraid that they would destroy this valley. Especially the cave next to it, the two of them consciously distanced themselves from it.
Sword light flashed, dazzling the guards who were watching from the side. They did not expect that their moves would be so perfect. Not a single wave was wasted. Every time they stabbed at the other party, there was a deep meaning behind it. It was to attack where the other party had to go, to attack where the other party had to go.
Looking at that General Ji's iron waist, it was very standard. His body was really not weaker than these young people. And that Great General Gu, every strike of his was aimed at General Ji's vital points. What happened to respecting the old?
Gu Zheng, Elder Qin had already conferred the title of General on Gu Zheng. It was just a title, and there were no other privileges.
Just as he was clicking his tongue in wonder, he suddenly saw Wu Xiu coming from afar. He quickly stood still and looked ahead seriously, no longer peeking at the two of them fighting.
Wu Xiu could be said to be in charge of all the logistics. He was also under her control. He could not let her see him peeking at their fight. Otherwise, he would inevitably be scolded.
In fact, Wu Xiu had already seen him peeking inside. When she saw the situation, she knew that the two of them were fighting inside again.
Wu Xiu really had a headache. She had told them countless times, but they did not listen. They secretly fought again.
"Hello, Sister Xiu." When the guard saw Wu Xiu, he quickly shouted loudly, reminding the people inside that she had arrived.
How could Wu Xiu not know that there was something fishy going on? She glared at him fiercely. However, she had a high status, and her management skills were very good. Everyone was willing to call her that. At first, Wu Xiu was against it, but later on, she got used to it. She could not help it. Her mouth was on others, and she could not control it.
Wu Xiu turned the corner and saw Gu Zheng and Ji Yi standing at the side. The longsword in their hands was long gone. They were talking to a blade of grass in front of them.
"Big Brother Ji, look at this blade of grass. It is much greener than last year. It seems to be growing well." Gu Zheng said seriously.
"Yeah, it seems that the green liquid production in the valley this year is good. Otherwise, it would not be so good." Ji Yi agreed.
When the two of them were sparring, they accidentally left a hole on the side of the valley. This made Wu Xiu's heart ache. She didn't care about their status and hid from them for an entire day. That speech of reason scared the two of them. They couldn't win against each other, and they knew they were in the wrong, but they couldn't cover her mouth.
Wu Xiu looked at the two of them pretending. Then why were their clothes torn? What was with the small hole in the ground? Wu Xiu did not care about that. This time, she came out for business.
"You two, stop pretending. General Ji, Big Brother Gu, the elder is looking for you." Wu Xiu said unhappily.
Only then did Gu Zheng and Ji Yi embarrassedly turn to look at Wu Xiu.
"What is it? Did something happen?" Ji Yi had an anxious look on his face. In his memories, this place had already become his home, and he couldn't tolerate any danger.
"No, something else must have happened." Wu Xiu thought for a moment. This year, she had gained many new companions. She had not heard of anything.
"That's good. I got it. We will go over in a while." Ji Yi decided. He had stayed here long enough. If not for the fact that he wanted to wait for Brother Gu, he would have left long ago.
Wu Xiu told them the location of the elder and left in a hurry. Today, a few new companions had come, and she had to receive them personally. Now that there were so many things to do, she was worried about those people.
"Brother Gu, pack up and let's go." Ji Yi asked.
"Mm, okay. Wait for me." Gu Zheng hurried back to the cave. Looking at the small worm that was still in the shape of a cocoon, he thought for a moment and set up a spirit formation. If the worm woke up, it would hear his message.
After Gu Zheng came here, Elder Qin also sent the worm over. She was here with Gu Zheng, but the worm was still in the cocoon. However, her breathing was stable. He asked Big Brother Ji, but he really did not know what was going on.
Big Brother Ji heard the reason briefly and told Gu Zheng that she might have overexerted herself and fallen into a deep sleep. But don't worry, she would be fine. She would be fine when she recovers. There was no point in being anxious. If he woke her up now, it would be detrimental to her injuries.
Gu Zhengyi thought about it and decided to listen to Big Brother Ji. He placed Little Worm next to him and even built a small nest for her.
He did not know if there was a mission for him this time, so he left a message so that the worm would be at ease when she woke up.
After arranging everything, Gu Zheng and Ji Yi came to the top of the valley. They went up a steep path on the side.
Elder Qin was usually here alone, guarding the green liquid above. There was a small pond here, and Elder Qin sat in a pavilion beside the pond, waiting for him.
It was Gu Zheng's first time coming up here. He could see very far from here, but most of it was covered by dense trees. He could not see the bottom.
The pond was filled with green liquid, and some of it was produced at every moment. No one knew how it worked, and no one wanted to see what was at the bottom of the pond. No one dared to take the risk in the place where the green liquid was produced.
The life energy in the air was even denser here, but it was all absorbed by the pavilion and refined into drops of green liquid. It seemed that the green liquid was really precious. Even a little bit was not spared.
"Elder Qin." Gu Zheng and Ji Yi called out at the same time.
"Mm, you're here. First, congratulations on your recovery." Elder Qin first congratulated them, then said seriously, "However, there is a very important thing that I need you to do."
"Please instruct us, Elder," the two of them said in unison.
"There is a secret mission that I need you to carry out. Take this." Elder Qin handed over two black balls. "Hang them on your waists. Don't lose them. There are only two of them. Don't attract attention, and don't make too much noise."
"Elder, what is this?" Gu Zheng looked at the glass ball-sized ink beads in his hand. They felt good, but why did he have to hang them on his waist?
"I need you to find a person, or a snake," Elder Qin said seriously. "If there is any trace of him nearby, this ink bead will light up. The closer you are to him, the more frequently it will light up."
"Why do we need to find him?" Gu Zheng raised the ink bead in his hand, wanting to explore its structure. Unfortunately, his divine sense did not return. Gu Zheng was so scared that he did not dare to try again.
Elder Qin glared at Gu Zheng. "Why do you have so much to say? Can't you let me finish? You can ask after I finish. Look at Ji Yi, he's so steady. Has he asked anything yet?"
"Okay, okay, Elder, hurry up and say it." Gu Zheng quickly copied Ji Yi and stood still, looking like he was listening attentively.
"If the other party is not in his right mind and attacks you, then throw the bead in your hand to him. He will swallow it. If he is still conscious, then tell him directly and ask him to go to Xuan Feng. He will naturally know."
"Remember, do not try to fight with him. He is stronger than me."
Elder Qin finished in one breath. "Do you have any questions? You can ask now."
This time, it was Ji Yi who spoke first. "Elder Qin, where is he? Is he in the middle or here? He might even be on the opposite side. He might not be here anymore."
Ji Yi immediately threw out all the questions in his heart. Gu Zheng also nodded at the side. These were all questions that he wanted to ask. This space was so big, so how could he find them? If the other party was hiding in a corner, how could he find them?
"Don't worry about that." Elder Qin said with certainty. "He won't be there. He can only be here or in the middle of the forest. Also, you will leave your scent when you search. He will find you if he knows, so you have to leave the bead outside."
"Got it." Ji Yi retreated. Gu Zheng stepped forward and asked, "Are you two going to search separately? Or can you bring the others with you? "
When Gu Zheng asked this question, he wanted to go out with Wu Xiaofeng. This way, they wouldn't be delayed.
"You have to search separately. The fewer people who see this, the better. If someone asks you what you are doing, just say it's a secret. Got it?"
"Oh, okay." Gu Zheng looked like his wish had failed.
"Good. I will give you three days to pack up. Then you will leave. Now that the base is empty, you don't need to carry out any big tasks." Elder Qin gave the final order.
"Um, Elder." Gu Zheng still asked one more question.
"Speak." Elder Qin looked at Gu Zheng's fawning face and said impatiently.
"That little bug is still in the cave. Help me take good care of it." Gu Zheng continued to beg for the sake of the little bug.
"Don't worry. Even if you don't say it, I will take good care of it." Elder Qin turned around and ignored them.
Seeing this, Gu Zheng didn't have anything else to ask anyway, so he went down with Ji Yi.
"Don't forget to go to the logistics department to get some things before you leave. They are all prepared for you." Just as they started to go down the mountain, Elder Qin's words floated over.
"You didn't even finish your sentence. How rare would I want it?" Gu Zheng muttered in his heart. "But it would be a waste if I don't take it."
Gu Zheng definitely wouldn't save Elder Qin's money. He found Wu Xiu, who was still busy in the logistics department. He briefly explained the purpose of his visit, and Wu Xiu asked someone to bring them the things that were already prepared.
Two small bags were handed to the two of them. Wu Xiu asked curiously, "What did Elder arrange for you to do? Why are you being so mysterious?"
Gu Zheng raised a finger and shook it. "It's a secret."
Wu Xiu was so angry that her teeth itched. "Big Brother Ji, tell me."
Ji Yi told her the truth. "The Elder ordered me not to tell anyone. It's a secret."
Wu Xiu looked at Gu Zheng, who looked like he already knew this was going to happen. She wanted to bite Gu Zheng to death.
However, she still took out two bottles and gave one each to Gu Zheng and Ji Yi. "These are some small things that I prepared for you. They are very helpful for your recovery. It's best that you don't use them."
Wu Xiu knew that since Elder Qin had sent the two of them here, there must be a special mission. She had to prepare some healing pills just in case.
"Thank you." Gu Zheng knew that Wu Xiu was worried about them.
"Hurry up and go. Come back early. I still have work to do." After saying that, Wu Xiu used this as an excuse to pack her things.
Gu Zheng and Ji Yi left together. Standing at the door, Ji Yi looked back.
"She's a good girl." Ji Yi suddenly said this.
"What? Old Ji, don't tell me you like her? You're so much older than her. Besides, you're not her cup of tea." Gu Zheng was shocked by Ji Yi's sudden words. He didn't say 'Big Brother Ji' and directly pointed out their age.
Although the age difference wasn't a problem, Gu Zheng still felt that something was wrong.
Ji Yi saw that Gu Zheng was looking at him with a face full of fear. It was like an old cow eating young grass. That middle-aged man couldn't keep his face straight. "How old am I? How can I not know? I only treat her as my granddaughter. I'm talking about you. Don't let her down, okay?"
Gu Zheng looked at the flustered and exasperated Ji Yi and felt that he had overreacted. However, when he heard Ji Yi's words, his reaction was even more excessive. He immediately jumped far away.
"Old Ji, you have to be responsible for your words. What do you mean I've let her down? You make it sound like I've done something bad. Don't ruin my reputation."
Ji Yi approached Gu Zheng step by step and looked into Gu Zheng's eyes. "You know what I mean. Don't pretend to be deaf and dumb."
Gu Zheng looked at the serious Ji Yi. It seemed that he really treated Wu Xiu as his own granddaughter. He had a lot to worry about.
Gu Zheng lowered his head and didn't say anything. It was unknown what he was thinking. He knew that Wu Xiu had a good impression of him, but he really had his difficulties and didn't know how to say it.
Gu Zheng sighed and said with a bitter smile, "Big Brother Ji, I also have my own difficulties, but I really can't say it out loud."
He heard a soft cry. He looked up and saw that Wu Xiu was hiding at the door and eavesdropping. However, when she heard this, she couldn't help but run back to her room. Her undeveloped heart withered just like that.
Ji Yi continued to look at Gu Zheng. He didn't really believe him, but feelings couldn't be forced. It was better to let his lass know earlier.
"It's true. Maybe I won't have a result in this lifetime." Seeing that Ji Yi didn't believe him, Gu Zheng explained again. Because he was using his master's body to achieve his goal, if they were to be combined, then the torrential wheel of history would roll over and crush the other party.
Some things were destined to have no result, and some things were destined not to be done. Even if he knew, he couldn't and didn't dare to do it. If he tried to stop it, he would directly disappear from the world without waiting for the saints to make a move.
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