The outline of the city in the distance appeared in front of everyone. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
In the past two years, bringing so many people with them had really exhausted them. Not only the villagers, even Hai Ming and the others had a relaxed expression on their faces.
The main reason was to speed up their journey. Gu Zheng and the others even released a large area of effect spell to help them speed up and relieve their fatigue. This time, they finally arrived at the periphery of the city.
"Well, you guys stay here and look after the people. I will take a trip to the city. With so many people, they certainly won't use the transmission formation inside." Gu Zheng said to Qing Xuan and the others.
"Don't worry, no one will dare to make a move here." Qing Xuan said with a faint smile.
Gu Zheng smiled and quickly walked towards the city.
After arriving at the city, Gu Zheng walked all the way to the main hall in the middle. There were obviously fewer people along the way. Moreover, at the back of the hall, a huge beam of light had already lit up. It seems like that place should be the transmission formation that was activated.
There was no obstruction along the way and soon, he arrived at the main hall. But what made him feel strange was that along the way, many people were looking at him strangely. This made him somewhat puzzled, but he didn't care. He went to the counter and said.
"I want to leave this place, but I also want to take some villagers with me."
This woman was the one who received Gu Zheng before. When she heard Gu Zheng's request, she quickly replied.
"Young Master Gu, I can't receive you here. If you need, please go to the northern district. Go along the west side of the square and you will arrive there. There is a special reception there."
"Thank you!" Gu Zheng had thought that they were going to apply here and had made a huge mistake. After knowing the location, he hurriedly walked towards the location she had mentioned.
When he arrived at the west side, a relatively spacious road appeared. Gu Zheng was sure that before, this was just a wall. This was because when the old man gave them the silver needles, they were standing in this position.
Walking along the path, the light pillar in the sky was getting closer and closer to him. When he passed through this long passage, a slightly smaller square suddenly appeared in front of him.
There was a kind of white jade on the ground in the entire square, and its grade was definitely not low. Just by standing at the periphery, the extremely dense spiritual energy spread over. There was even a layer of white fog below, which covered up to the calves. Everyone could cause a cloud of fog to roll as they walked.
In the center of the formation, there was a blue jade platform that was dozens of meters wide. The huge beam of light was coming from the platform. Below the platform, there were four old men with powerful auras standing together. They seemed to be the people in charge of the teleportation formation.
In addition, on the other side, there were several people who looked like Ancestral Gods standing there. They were talking to a person in a black Daoist robe.
"Captain Lan, Captain Lan!" Gu Zheng looked inside and saw that there was not a single guard inside. However, he found someone familiar and immediately shouted. Seeing that the other party was looking over, he walked over.
"What a coincidence, I can see you everywhere. Are you here to guard this place?" Gu Zheng said with a smile. However, when he thought about how strict this place was, it was impossible for the other party to not personally guard it. But still, he said so.
"You're finally here. Now you're famous!" Captain Lan also said with a smile. Seeing that Gu Zheng was puzzled, he immediately explained.
"Last time, you left without saying goodbye. As a result, your opponent in the next round might have felt that he couldn't beat you, so he actually made the same choice as you. He also left the stage. You know the result. Two people left, but no one appeared on the jade platform. What a spectacle. So far, such a thing has only happened three times."
"No wonder everyone looked at me strangely along the way. So that's what happened. However, I wasn't aiming for the final prize. After I got the quota, I directly gave up. Besides, the last battle was extremely difficult. I was also seriously injured and couldn't walk too far. In order to avoid embarrassing myself, I directly left. I didn't expect such a blunder to happen." Gu Zheng also understood.
"Is this teleportation formation going to be closed soon?" Gu Zheng pointed at the teleportation formation and asked.
"That's not it. From the beginning of the teleportation, it won't be closed for at least twenty years. It ensures that people who are far away can walk over step by step, so as to avoid running out of time if there are villagers who want to follow." Captain Lan explained.
"That's good. I also want to leave this place. However, I have a lot of people accompanying me. What should I do next?" Gu Zheng quickly asked.
"Don't worry. We've already considered all the situations. However, as for what to do, the villagers without cultivation will have an easier time. After leaving, the incense power in their bodies will slowly dissipate. However, anyone with cultivation above that level will have to take a Fragrance Cleansing Elixir to dissolve the incense power in their bodies. This includes any Ancestral Gods. However, you don't need it. I can see that there isn't any incense power in your body. I don't know how you figured it out." Captain Lan said a lot in one breath and finally looked at Gu Zheng with a strange expression.
"It's an accident. I have something else," Gu Zheng explained.
"That's fine. Everyone has their own secrets. We don't need to know. However, before that, we still have something to trouble you with. I don't know if you're willing. Of course, whether you're willing or not, we'll give you a generous gift," Captain Lan suddenly requested.
"Let's hear it. If it's convenient, I'll definitely not refuse!" Gu Zheng did not directly agree. Instead, he asked with interest.
For the other party to request something, it must be something big. Moreover, it must have something to do with his villagers. This was what he felt in his heart.
Sure enough, Captain Lan deliberated for a moment before telling him about their matter.
"It's like this. Because of your contribution, Master has gained some insights. After integrating some of the previous things, he simply made a small thing. This is it!" Captain Lan took out a tri-colored ball like a magic trick. There were three colors — blue, red, and white — constantly flowing on it, changing its position at any time. It was as if it was invading Dou Fang's territory.
"This thing can be integrated into your magic weapon. In this way, the magic weapon can act as a statue outside. Not only can it continue to transform the power of incense, but it can also release the power of blessing like here. There are as many as three kinds, but there are some restrictions. Your villagers are test subjects. Of course, people above the Jin Xian stage can only control the power of incense with that magic weapon."
"Who is your consciousness? Will my magic weapon be stripped out?" Gu Zheng roughly understood what the other party meant. However, the last sentence attracted his attention.
"Yes, and it's also very regrettable because this thing needs to be connected to us. However, under our operation, it won't bring you any harm. Moreover, we will also compensate you with a new magic weapon. You can choose the type. It will definitely be stronger than yours. Of course, we can't take out a congenital magic weapon to exchange for it," Captain Lan added on.
"The only good news is that with it, all your villagers can at least retain their strength. However, they can't break through the Jin Xian stage. Moreover, if you leave, you can give this magic weapon to others as long as you continue to let us experiment with it. Or you can directly give it to us for safekeeping. We will continue to experiment with it."
"Can outsiders go in?" Gu Zheng suddenly asked a question.
"No, only their descendants can continue to cultivate the power of incense. However, I will prepare enough Fragrance Cleansing Pills for you to turn the people you want into ordinary people. If you don't have them, you can come back here to get more. Your magic weapon is a proposed transmission array. It can transmit hundreds of people at the same time." Captain Lan really said everything without leaving out a single detail. He could see that Gu Zheng was already a little tempted.
"I think I understand. This matter will only benefit me and not harm me. Of course, there is no reason to refuse." Gu Zheng laughed. He was really worried that these people would have no one to tie up a chicken and live a difficult life after they went out. This was great. For them, it was just a change of illusion. As for the future, it was not something he could ask about.
Their situation was much better than here except that they had to face more danger. "Not necessarily.
"Not exactly. At the very least, you have to escort them to a safe place. Anywhere is fine, as long as you can ensure that they continue to survive. Of course, it's better if the environment is worse. That way, you can gather more information. If they're in a safe place, it's going to be very bad!" Captain Blue still listed out some of their conditions.
"I will accept this task. It's just a small matter. I will help you!" Gu Zheng said happily. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that this power was given to him by the other party. It was as if everything was tailor-made for him, and it had resolved some of the worries in his heart. The Tai Shi was very understanding, so how could he not accept it?
Originally, Gu Zheng did not want to take these people with him. However, after thinking about it, these people had been trained here. Even if they lost all their cultivation after they went out, the strength of their bodies would not change. One must know that most of them were warriors that he had personally trained. They believed in him. Coupled with the desire in their hearts, they followed him without hesitation.
Originally, after he went out, he was going to prepare a set of cultivation methods for these Celestial Immortal experts. After they had a foundation, it would be easy for them to cultivate back. As for these warriors, even if they did not train, they would still be qualified warriors. If he let them continue to cultivate the cultivation methods of the outside world, they would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
One must know that these people were warriors that were carefully selected here. No matter what, they had some talent. Especially after being brainwashed here, they were more loyal to Gu Zheng. If he took them out, they might be able to help him. Because there did not seem to be many people on Xing Cai's side. If he brought them over, they would definitely increase their strength.
It could be said that it was a win-win situation for both sides.
Needless to say, they would definitely be able to help him. Moreover, although they seemed to be restricted a lot, it had greatly increased their safety. They also had a strong backing. Even if he was not there, they would be safe.
After all, they all believed in him, which was why they wanted to go out with him.
"That's very good. Take out that magic treasure of yours. I will help you modify it. You can even appoint someone to be the user of the magic treasure. When you are not there, they can use the power of the magic treasure for you. I hope you can use it well." Hearing Gu Zheng agree, Captain Lan also smiled.
"Here!" Gu Zheng took out the Nine Dragons Shield. He did not feel distressed at all.
This was Young Master Qi's magic treasure. Who knew if there were any traces of the Qi Family on it? He could not detect it with his cultivation. This was also the reason why he did not hesitate to refine it here. After he went out, he would not use it. He did not want to be detected by that old man.
Now, it was even better. He believed that after the transformation here, there would definitely be no traces left. However, it could only be used as a defense. After all, it could not leave a certain range of the villagers.
After the Nine Dragons Shield, Captain Lan said to the yellow-robed Taoist next to him, "Taoist Huang, come with my friend. Go take a look at all their missions. Also, draw a guiding array for them. I will be there later."
"Okay, I will go now!" The yellow-robed Taoist agreed readily.
At this time, the few people in front of them had already left. They were all under the transmission array. One of them was already standing on the transmission array. Below, one of the old men was constantly waving a strange hand gesture. As the sky suddenly brightened, the people on the transmission array disappeared without a trace. It seemed a little troublesome.
The yellow-robed Daoist saw Gu Zheng's gaze and immediately explained, "This Ancestor God, don't be fooled by how troublesome it is to teleport. The main reason is that the other party specifically wants to return to their previous location. That's why we need to cast a spell to locate them. If we directly return to a fixed location in the city above, it would be much more convenient."
"So that's how it is. Thank you for your explanation. Let's go. There are still many people outside who want to leave with us." Gu Zheng also came to a realization and sent an invitation to him. As for Captain Lan, he had already left.
"You are too polite. It is what I should do!" The yellow-robed Taoist cupped his hands and said very modestly.
When Gu Zheng returned, the villagers had just settled down. Qing Xuan and the others did not expect Gu Zheng to return so quickly.
"Young Master Gu, is everything okay?" Qing Xuan looked at the yellow-robed Taoist beside her and asked.
"Yes, we will leave here soon!" Gu Zheng did not tell them what he had promised them. Because other than Man Tian who had clearly said that they would still follow him, the two of them had already decided to leave.
The yellow-robed Taoist did not say much. After asking Gu Zheng for a personal item, he took out a yellow crystal from his hand. It was only the size of a fingernail. He began to arrange it in the periphery. He wanted to set up the location where Gu Zheng had last seen his aura.
Along such a large area, he would put down a crystal at every long distance. At the same time, a ray of light would fly out from his hand and scatter into the air.
Gu Zheng could not understand what the yellow-robed Taoist was doing. He only knew that a layer of faint spatial fluctuation was slowly rising around them. It seemed that the yellow-robed Taoist was trying to locate their location.
After a whole seven days of walking and stopping, the yellow-robed Taoist finally circled around from another part of the area.
"Young Master, I have finished my task. You just need to wait here. When City Lord Lan comes, he will be able to teleport you out of here." The yellow-robed Taoist said to Gu Zheng while panting slightly.
"What did you call him? He is the City Lord here? "Gu Zheng was moved. He pulled the yellow-robed Taoist who was about to leave.
"Of course. Our City Lord Lan has been waiting for you for a long time. He specifically told me to do everything well." The yellow-robed Taoist said with a smile.
"Thank you. It's fine!" Gu Zheng said subconsciously.
He thought about how the yellow-robed Taoist would appear in all kinds of places strangely and how others would treat him with respect. He also thought that the yellow-robed Taoist was his master. Previously, he had thought that the yellow-robed Taoist was a person with high authority. He did not expect that the yellow-robed Taoist was second only to one person and above thousands of people.
The yellow-robed Taoist's master seemed to be a Sage-to-be.
It was really unexpected.
Half a month later, Gu Zheng and the others continued to wait here. Finally, they saw Captain Lan coming from afar.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. This thing is a little difficult. Yes, it took some time!" Captain Lan said with a smile.
"It's okay. We don't care about this little bit of time anyway." Gu Zheng did not expose the yellow-robed Taoist's identity. He just thought that the yellow-robed Taoist was a Captain Lan.
"I'll give this to you first. You know how to use it, so I won't say much." Captain Lan took out Gu Zheng's Nine Dragons Cover. In fact, on the second day after it was given to him, Gu Zheng had already lost his sense of the Nine Dragons Cover. However, with the yellow-robed Taoist's brilliant technique, he did not suffer any backlash.
"Well, when do we leave this place?" Gu Zheng asked straightforwardly after putting it away.
"You can leave now. However, you have to take this. After all, we're doing some experiments. We can't let you pay for it out of your own pocket. In the future, we'll cover all your expenses!" Captain Lan handed over two rings with a smile.
Gu Zheng accepted it without hesitation. He knew that the yellow-robed Taoist was rich and imposing. Moreover, he was indeed the yellow-robed Taoist's test subject. Therefore, he did not hold back.
With a slight inspection, he found that the two rings were not only filled with a huge amount of materials, but also many magical treasures and weapons. There was everything from the Celestial Immortal Stage to the Mortal Stage. Moreover, all of them were of high quality. It was enough to arm all the middle-aged men several times. They had indeed spent a lot of money.
"This really ensures that we won't have to worry about anything for quite some time." Even though Gu Zheng knew that the yellow-robed Taoist would spend a lot of money, he was still shocked.
"Of course, with our relationship, this is nothing. When we have time in the future, I'll look for you to drink and chat. Just don't reject me!" Captain Lan laughed.
"Well said, well said!" Gu Zheng replied with a smile. He knew that the yellow-robed Taoist was just being polite. He did not know when the yellow-robed Taoist would have time to guard this place. At that time, he did not know where he would be. Once they parted ways, it would be up to luck if they wanted to meet again.
"Alright, I won't take up any more of your time. This time, according to your request, we'll be transported directly to your location. We'll meet again if fate allows!" Captain Lan said to Gu Zheng. Then, he retreated.
At this moment, in the sky above, a huge beam of light faintly flashed in the air. Countless yellow fog flickered around it. When the light reached a certain level, a beam of light that reached the sky instantly enveloped all the people below.
When the beam of light disappeared, the huge crowd below also disappeared.
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