"It's not that simple." The dark-faced man sighed, shook his head, and said with a helpless look. He picked up the wine pot and poured it into his cup, and drank another mouthful of wine to drown his sorrows.
"Big brother, why not? Isn't the Snow Mountain determined to crack down on evil? Especially vicious people like them. They even harm their own people. I don't know how many people have been used by them."
The one who asked this question was the woman in white. She also had a look of unwillingness on her face.
"Yeah, the disciples of the Snow Mountain are known for their chivalry. I have met them before. Didn't I also admire them?" Another woman in red also said.
The other two relatively younger men looked at each other. Looking at the fierce words of the two girls, they also shook their heads helplessly. A wry smile appeared on the corner of their mouth. It seemed that they also knew the reason behind this and understood the concerns.
The dark-skinned man looked around and unleashed another wave of Discovery, stabilizing the unstable barrier before speaking to them.
"Actually, even if we ask for help from Snow Mountain, we probably won't make much progress. It might even put our lives in danger." The big man sighed again. It was as if there was an infinite amount of anger in his heart that he could not vent.
"Yeah, big brother is right. I guess only you guys haven't seen through it. Otherwise, you wouldn't say this."
"What's the matter, third brother, fourth brother? Did we say something wrong?" The man in blue said in confusion. The two girls also looked at the two men.
"Third brother, fourth brother, tell us what's going on. We are dying of anxiety. Since that time, I haven't slept well. "The girl in red said anxiously.
"Fifth sister, don't worry. Let big brother explain it to you. After all, he was the one who discovered it first."
"Big brother? Don't just drink. Quickly explain it to us. "The woman in white also said anxiously.
"Alright, Second Brother and Sixth Sister, listen carefully. Do you still remember that we were invited to go out of the city to pay our respects to that Lord? In the end, two mysterious people came, right?" The dark-faced man said slowly. Seeing that everyone nodded, he continued.
"Although the other party was wearing a mask and subdued us immediately, forcing us to take the poison, I also discovered a detail. When we were traveling in the Beise Mountain Range before, didn't we encounter people from the Snow Mountain Range by chance? In the end, I found a shocking discovery. At that time, I secretly told third brother and fourth brother. In the end, the two of them gave me the same judgment. The bronze masked man standing behind the silver masked man was a disciple of the Snow Mountain. "
"Hiss"
When the other three heard this, they all sucked in a breath. No wonder big brother didn't let them find the people from the Snow Mountain..
"Even if the Snow Mountain disciple is not from here, even if we succeeded........................................ and we.................................................................. I'm afraid it'll all be for naught. "
. "The more the dark-faced old man spoke, the deeper his frown. He was even discouraged.
"I'm sorry, big brother. I implicated everyone. I didn't expect this to happen. It wasn't like this at that time." Hong Yi said sadly.
"It's not your fault. You told everyone about it, and everyone agreed. We can only blame ourselves. We were blinded by greed." The dark-faced big brother comforted.
"Do we really have to help the evildoers?" The youngest sixth sister's face was pale. She was obviously very unwilling to help them.
"Sixth Sister, just like what Big Brother said at the beginning, now we can only take one step at a time. Fortunately, the other party hasn't given us any big tasks these days. Maybe if we wait a little longer, we can find an opportunity to get rid of their control." Another thin man said.
"Third brother, I hope you are right. These days, I can't think of any way. I can't even feel the poison in my body." Another slightly short and fat man said.
But they all knew that if they couldn't think of a way, could it be that there would be a turning point after a while? They were just comforting themselves.
After saying these words, they fell silent again. A worried expression appeared on each of their faces, and they returned to their most cheerful state.
When Gu Zheng heard this, he began to understand. No wonder the other party felt strange. It turned out that he had come into contact with the people of the Snow Mountain. However, Gu Zheng was certain that the blood curse on the other party's body was the work of the Fiends.
It was even possible that this snowy mountain stronghold had already been infiltrated by the Demon Race, completely eliminating the possibility of them being discovered. Moreover, they could also find out which people were suspicious of them through there. Gu Zheng should have thought of this long ago.
However, it wasn't too late to find out now. Gu Zheng had planned to go there in the afternoon to take a look. He planned to go later to avoid alerting the enemy. He would wait for the right opportunity to take a look.
Gu Zheng's thoughts turned a few times and he understood everything. However, he didn't ask about these four people for the time being. Gu Zheng didn't even leave a trace on them. As long as he was sure that the Goblin was in this city, then he would naturally have a way to find him. For example, he estimated that there would be a harvest at the snow mountain.
On the other side, Xu Wei quickly finished his meal and didn't rest much. He stood behind Gu Zheng with a loyal look.
Gu Zheng didn't care. He used his Divine Sense to pay attention to them while leisurely eating the food in front of him.
Unfortunately, after they finished talking, it was as if they were mutes. They didn't discuss this matter at all. They talked about other things and couldn't provide Gu Zheng with new information. They just silently ate their food. After a while, they directly left with gloomy faces.
Looking at the dejected appearance of the two women behind them, it seemed that they were also in a difficult situation. Their appearance of being forced to accept was very pitiful.
Seeing this, Gu Zheng quickly finished his lunch and took out some money to have Xu Wei pay the bill.
Soon, the two set off again, but this time Gu Zheng didn't walk because Xu Wei's body could only support him for a while at most. Lunch time simply wasn't enough for him to rest. Instead, he called a carriage and simply went around the area to familiarize himself with the surrounding terrain.
When it was dark, Gu Zheng and Xu Wei rushed back to the Xu Mansion.
Before they even entered, Wang Gui rushed up to Gu Zhengda with a fawning look on his face, trying to curry favor with him.
When Gu Zheng showed an annoyed expression, Wang Gui said, "Master said that when you come back, go to the living room. Master has something to tell you."
Seeing this, Gu Zheng asked Xu Wei to go back to the courtyard and inform Shuang 'er while he went to the living room alone. He didn't know why Xu Jing was looking for him.
When he arrived at the living room, Xu Jing still hadn't come, so Gu Zheng could only wait for him.
Fortunately, Gu Zheng didn't have to wait for too long. In less than an incense stick's worth of time, Xu Jing came over with red eyes and a haggard look on his face.
Gu Zheng was shocked. In just a day, Xu Jing seemed to have aged a few years, and there was even a lot of white hair on his temples.
"Xu Family Head, what's going on?" Gu Zheng stood up and asked.
"Don't mention it. Now I finally understand the Ye Family's intentions. They are going against their superiors, but even if I tell others, they won't believe me," Xu Jing said with a tired tone as he sat down on a chair.
"Is that so? Since it's like this, isn't he afraid of angering the world? " Gu Zheng deliberately said in surprise. In truth, he understood that the Goblin had been planning for so many years, and now it had progressed to this point. They were supporting their own people while hiding behind them.
If they really succeeded, then as long as they hid well and weren't discovered, no one would be able to do anything to them, and they would be able to enjoy themselves safely. Even at that time, no one would dare to kill the Ye Family, unless they started a war.
Even then, it would take thousands of years because who knew how many people would die in this calamity? It would be impossible to recover.
However, the other side had not succeeded yet, so there was still a chance.
These people simply didn't know the seriousness of the matter, nor did they know what the so-called organization to protect humanity was doing. Gu Zheng had slandered them countless times in his heart.
"But right now, there is a Prince. In order to celebrate his son's recovery, he is holding a banquet for us, but he has also invited the Xu Family. Like the others, he is also a key figure, and the Ye Family is also doing their best to rope him in. I want to take you there. Didn't you say you were looking for someone and wanted me to show you around?" Xu Jing explained.
"Oh, oh, right. When are we leaving? Let's go together." Gu Zheng just remembered what he had said, but he didn't expect it to be so soon. Although he already had some news about Zhao Man, after hearing about the importance of this Prince, he still wanted to go and take a look. The more power he had, the more hope he had in the end.
The army had already arrived, and he could not personally take part in the battle. The only thing he could do was to help them wipe out the demons behind them. He would help these people who were still fighting for the humans, break the obstacles that stood in their way, and help them achieve victory.
"The night after tomorrow. Don't forget, we have to leave early. At that time, I have to bring some juniors with me. Because it is said that the Prince worships immortals, he specially favored a powerful immortal cultivator to be his son's master. That immortal master also wants to accept some disciples, so there will be a lot of people." Xu Jing said briefly, his brows furrowed because of his headache.
"Okay, I won't go out for the next two days. Anyway, I'm not in a hurry. By the way, Xu Family Head, here is a pill. Take it, it will be good for you." Gu Zheng directly agreed, and took out a pill. This was the leftover materials from Shuang 'er's refining. He had asked for a lot of it, and specially prepared it for mortals.
"Thank you." Xu Jing knew that the other party wouldn't cheat him, so he swallowed it without hesitation.
A warm current appeared in his abdomen, and slowly flowed to every part of his body. His body immediately became warm.
Xu Jing suddenly realized that because there were too many things on his mind, his head had been aching. Although the pearl on his body alleviated a lot, it was now gone.
Furthermore, his tired body felt even more energized now. As the warm current disappeared, he could still feel the residual medicinal power healing him.
"These days, I haven't had a good night's sleep. Thanks to you, I can finally have a good rest." Xu Jing thanked from the bottom of his heart.
"Xu Family Head, no matter what, you have to take care of your body. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Gu Zheng cupped his hands and left.
When he returned to his courtyard, he didn't expect that the three of them were still waiting for him. This made Gu Zheng feel very touched.
"Master, you are finally back." Xiao Lan ran towards Gu Zheng and said to Gu Zheng, "Sister Shuang 'er said that she had to wait for you to come back. Also, that gigolo stayed here for the whole afternoon. So annoying."
"Shuang 'er, don't be so late in the future. It is normal for me to go out for a few days." Gu Zheng patted Xiao Lan's head, indicating that he understood.
"I know, Young Master. Didn't you tell Xu Wei to come back and tell us? Anyway, I have nothing else to do, so I waited for you." Shuang 'er nodded gently and said softly.
"By the way, Young Master, you haven't eaten yet, right? I still have some food in the house. It should still be hot now. I will bring it to you. Eat some." Shuang 'er was like a good wife and mother as she nagged.
Gu Zheng didn't say anything. He just looked at her and turned to sit outside.
.....
In the following time, Gu Zheng didn't go out. Instead, he continued to guide them in their practice while waiting to go to the Prince's house.
When Luo Wei saw that Gu Zheng was at home, he shamelessly stayed here. Even if Xiao Lan and Ah Shuu looked at him with disdain, he still shamelessly stayed here for the whole afternoon.
At noon the next day, just after lunch, Xu Jing sent someone over and asked Gu Zheng to wait for a while before going to the living room to gather.
After a brief explanation, Gu Zheng hurried to the living room. He didn't need to prepare anything. He just needed to follow.
But relatively speaking, he was a little late. In the living room, there were already a few talents inside. When they saw Gu Zheng come in, their faces unconsciously twitched. They knew that he was going to follow them.
This time, the Prince who sent the invitation was also famous in Feng City. People called him "Prince of Prestige." Although he was a member of the royal family, he was forthright and had a wide range of friends. He was kind and charitable. He had a good reputation in Feng City.
Whether it was the Ye Family or the Xu Family, he was willing to make friends with them. He was willing to make friends with rich merchants. He even had many friends with cultivators who walked the Jianghu.
It could be said that he was a typical neutral party. There were many people following him. So for the Xu Family and the Ye Family, as long as he was on one side, he could bring a huge advantage to the other.
Of course, he was only a member of the government. In order to avoid suspicion, he almost didn't make friends with any military officials.
When everyone had gathered, Xu Jing came in from outside. To Gu Zheng's surprise, Young Master Wei was also in the group. He was not a member of the Xu Family, just like Gu Zheng. There were a total of five young people, including Gu Zheng.
But this time, Xu Jing also brought his own bodyguard. He should be the strongest among the four. It seemed that he wanted to take him to see the world and see if there was a chance.
The Prince's Mansion was not in the Imperial City. It also lived in the Northern District. The few carriages drove for four hours to reach the Northern District. They were equivalent to going around half of Feng City.
The buildings here were obviously different. Most of the buildings were the same. They looked awe-inspiring, very imposing, and very official.
Because the residences here were built by the Lan Nation, they were strictly divided according to the rank of the officials. The higher the rank, the more luxurious the house was.
Moreover, no one was allowed to expand at will. Otherwise, their official status would be directly cut off.
As a relative of the Imperial Family, Prince Wei's mansion was naturally very big. It could be said that it was one of the best in the Northern District.
When Gu Zheng arrived at Prince Wei's door, he realized how powerful the other party was.
They arrived early. At this time, there was still some time before the sky turned dark. But now, there was an endless stream of carriages in front of the Prince's house. It was like a market, with people lining up to enter.
But of course, with Xu Jing's noble status, there was no need to line up. The sharp-eyed butler jogged over with a smile and personally led the way for them.
"Lord Xu, you're early. Prince Wei just mentioned you to me."
Their carriage passed through the crowd and came to the front of the Prince's house. Gu Zheng saw the outer gate of the other party and praised it in his heart.
The gate was about five feet high and wide enough for seven or eight carriages to go in side by side. It was wrapped in an unknown metal sheet that looked like brass. There were dozens of small luminous pearls inlaid on it. It was very luxurious and gorgeous.
Anyway, no one would dare to steal from here. Not to mention the constant patrols, if anyone dared to steal it, they would be caught in less than two hours.
On both sides of the steps, there was a ferocious bronze statue. It looked like a tiger, but it was not. It was very lifelike and looked unusually fierce.
Of course, this was all on the surface. There were dozens of bodyguards in heavy armor outside maintaining order. They looked out with murderous intent, causing some of the rich families to tremble in fear. It gave them the illusion that they would rush up and kill them in the next moment.
Gu Zheng looked through the window and saw many well-dressed people exchanging greetings outside. Everyone seemed to be of high status. When they entered, they were discussing the Xu Family in low voices.
And in the other carriages, Gu Zheng also saw many young disciples. There were even immortal cultivators with different levels of cultivation. It seemed that everyone wanted to give it a try and see if they could have the opportunity to be related to the Prince.
But more of them were here to congratulate the Prince's son on his recovery.
The butler was already eagerly leading Xu Jing and the others down from the carriage. The others followed suit. As for the gifts, the servants of the Prince's Mansion took note of it and put it away.
Although Gu Zheng did not know the rank of the others, he could see that everyone was smiling respectfully at Xu Jing. Obviously, his position was the highest here.
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