Half a day later, the originally bright sky began to darken.
Three figures walked out of the mansion, one at the front and two at the back.
"I'm so full, it's delicious. It's so much better than our place!" Yingshao said with satisfaction as she rubbed her slightly bulging belly.
Gu Zheng led them quietly on the streets. At this time, there were very few people on the streets. The curfew was still in effect. After a while, except for a few people, most of them had already returned home.
His mind was filled with thoughts of the sacrificial grounds. Since he and Xing Cai had been gone for more than ten years, they were probably already on their way. He really didn't know how they were doing now.
"Sigh, I can't not go!" Thinking of Xing Ba's faint hint, how could Gu Zheng not understand what he meant? Even if he didn't say it, he would still go.
He agreed on the spot, but Xing Ba didn't ask him to go immediately. Instead, he asked Gu Zheng to rest for a few days. At this point, there wasn't much difference whether he went sooner or later.
After rejecting the kind arrangement, Gu Zheng prepared to bring Yingshao and the others out of the city.
The higher-ups didn't discriminate against Yingshao and Luo Xin's identities, but the ordinary residents and even the servants in the mansion looked at them with hatred.
In this place, everyone could tell that they weren't humans!
After so many years of constant fighting, the hatred had long been engraved in their bones. As long as the other party was a demon, they couldn't wait for the other party to die! Even if it was a demon on their side!
"Lord Elder! You're finally out! "
As they were walking, an anxious voice suddenly sounded from the side.
Gu Zheng took a closer look. It turned out to be Sun Hu, who he had saved back then. When he saw him, he remembered that he had asked him to bring back those little fellows. He had almost forgotten about them.
"It's you? What a coincidence! "
"Elder, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Hurry up and come with me. Your little pets are in trouble!" Sun Hu shouted anxiously.
"What trouble? Hurry up and bring me to see them!" Gu Zheng's expression turned serious as he said in a deep voice. He had the elder's token. How could anyone dare to ignore him and provoke the pets he brought back?
Under Sun Hu's lead, the group hurriedly walked out of the city gate. Along the way, Sun Hu also told Gu Zheng about the origin of the matter.
Originally, when Sun Hu came back, he had the elder's token, so some people didn't dare to make things difficult for him. Later, Sun Hu found a temporary place for them outside and entrusted the patrol to look after them.
Of course, before this, he had already reported to Starlord and obtained his approval.
In order not to disturb them, Gu Zheng's command medallion was hung on their bodies.
They each had their own things, so they didn't have to worry about the problem of hunger. Moreover, the patrolling soldiers didn't ask them. When they saw them, they would deliberately avoid them to reduce the harassment.
That Jade Night Bird brought her children to recuperate in that territory all day long. Occasionally, she would bring the three little fellows to wander into the forest in the distance. However, she would also return and temporarily use that place as her residence.
Following that, before Sun Hu could continue with his mission, he noticed the other party's little tricks and did not go out again.
However, before the war, for their safety, Sun Hu placed them in an empty market in the city. During the war, all activities in the city stopped, and everyone stayed at home.
Originally, he had planned to wait until the war ended before taking them out. That Jade Night Bird understood human nature and settled down peacefully.
However, just because ordinary people couldn't walk on the streets didn't mean that soldiers couldn't. An elder's grandson happened to pass by when he was rushing to the battlefield and saw that Jade Night Bird.
He immediately liked her, but the elder's command medallion stopped him a few times. Later, Sun Hu found that he often went to harass the Jade Night Bird. Even if he told him, it was useless. Instead, he was scolded a few times.
After the war ended, Sun Hu was lucky enough to survive. He placed the Jade Night Bird in an even more remote place. What he didn't expect was that that person would follow him.
At first, the other party wanted to build a good relationship with the Jade Night Bird. At least it was harmonious. However, in recent days, Sun Hu found that the other party's patience had been worn out. It seemed that he couldn't bear it anymore. Coincidentally, he heard that guests were coming, so he went out of the city gate and rushed in the direction of the Jade Night Bird.
Sun Hu asked around a little and knew that Gu Zheng had come. He was waiting outside for them to come out.
Therefore, when Gu Zheng and the others had just left, Sun Hu approached.
As they went out, the city gate behind them was completely closed. After sunset, no one could open it without a warrant.
The group hurriedly walked to the side. After an incense stick's worth of time, they could hear a threatening roar. It was the cry of the Jade Night Bird.
"I'll go first. Hurry up and follow me!"
Gu Zheng's expression changed. His figure flashed and disappeared on the spot.
A few kilometers away, four people were surrounding a huge Jade Night Bird. In the sky, there was a huge black net suspended in mid-air to prevent the Jade Night Bird from escaping from the sky in desperation.
Outside the four people, there was a young man in a luxurious white robe. However, he was wearing a bronze helmet on his head. It was a little out of place.
"Be careful. Try not to hurt him. If the elder comes back and sees it, I'll make you take the blame!"
"Got it, Little Prince."
One of them said in a deep voice. However, his eyes were fixed on the Jade Night Bird in front of him. He was afraid that when the other party attacked, he would be injured because of distraction. That would be embarrassing.
The four people were all at the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm. It was easy to kill or subdue the bird in front of them. However, if they were not injured, it would be very difficult.
"I want the green one. Don't catch the wrong one!"
The Little Prince outside looked at the Jade Night Bird baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. His cultivation was only at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal Realm. He estimated that the other party's attack would be enough to make him suffer.
As he spoke, he looked back, afraid that someone would come over.
Originally, he had enough time and did not need to use force. However, when he heard that an elder had come back today, he felt that his master had come back. However, that little Jade Night Bird was very compatible with his cultivation method. If he had it and raised it from a young age, it would definitely be his greatest help.
Because of his previous actions, he was afraid that the other party would not agree. He took the initiative and forcibly signed the link. In this way, even if he was imprisoned for hundreds of years, it would be worth it.
The three birds that had grown bigger could no longer hide on the big bird's body. They could only hide under it and rely on their mother's wings to block the other party's attack.
However, the seemingly threatening Red Sect did not deter them at all. Instead, how to not hurt them was the most troublesome thing for them.
They had been wasting time here for half a day. They could only pray that the elder would stay in the city for the night because the Jade Night Bird in front of them was already a little tired. If they delayed a little longer, the other party would not be able to hold on.
However, the opportunity came faster than they thought. Faced with the harassment of the four of them, the Jade Night Bird's energy was clearly depleted faster. As it turned around, its body swayed and a little bird leaked out from under its wings.
That green wing was the little bird that the little prince had requested. The eyes of the person at the side lit up. He took a big step forward and reached out to grab the green bird.
As for the little bird's beak that was already pecking at his palm, he did not care at all. Its attack power was not enough to break through his defense. As for the Jade Night Bird, it was completely unaware. It was still vigilant against the enemy in front of it and protecting its child.
However, at this moment, just as the human was about to grab the green bird, a hand grabbed his wrist. Before he could react, he was lifted into the air and landed on the black net above.
The black net suddenly shrank and surrounded him. Countless black thorns stabbed at him from above.
Fortunately, he still had his body. A layer of light rose from his body and blocked the black thorns.
"Put me down!" Although he temporarily blocked it, the light barrier around his body was constantly shrinking. The Dharmic powers in his body were leaking out like water. He could not hold on for long.
As soon as he finished speaking, the black net released him. He flipped over and stood on the ground. Only then did he have the chance to look at the person who had suddenly appeared.
His tall and straight figure stood there like a mountain peak, and the Jade Night Bird was already hiding behind him.
A pair of black eyes were coldly looking at them. The moment their eyes met, he subconsciously looked away. At that moment, his heart started beating rapidly. It was as if he was afraid of the other party from the bottom of his heart.
"Squeak squeak."
The little bird flapped its wings and jumped onto Gu Zheng's shoulder. It kept chirping. Its little head kept gathering around them.
Gu Zheng raised his hand and stroked the little bird on his shoulder. He said to the people in front of him indifferently, "Who are you? Why are you harassing my pet?"
This put the group of people in a difficult position. If they didn't know the other party's identity, the elder's token was still hanging on the Jade Night Bird. However, if they wanted to force the other party's little pet, that would be blatantly robbing the other party. For a moment, they were stunned.
"I'm sorry, Lord Elder. I'm Xing Yunxing, a relative of the Lord Patriarch. I heard that these little pets are ownerless. The elder deliberately kept them for us juniors to test us. That's why I came. Look, they are not hurt at all." The brocade robed man squeezed up from behind and said to Gu Zheng with a respectful tone.
Although he had Xing Ba to rely on, he also knew that if you really made a mistake, he would not recognize anyone. He was willing to do it to his own daughter, let alone others.
"There's nothing ownerless. You can go back. If we see anyone coming to cause trouble again, don't blame me for being angry!" Gu Zheng snorted coldly. He knew that it was an excuse, but he did not argue too much with the other party.
On one hand, the other party seemed to be Xing Cai's relative. On the other hand, he did not see any injuries on the Jade Night Bird. It was just a little frightened. Otherwise, even with his identity, he would have taught the other party a lesson.
"Thank you, Lord Elder. I will remember this in the future! And I will give everyone a warning. " Feeling the faint killing intent of the other party, a drop of cold sweat fell from Xing Yunxing's forehead. He quickly promised.
"Leave this place quickly!" Xing Yunxing whispered to the people beside him. His plan had failed. He was just a little bit away. What a pity.
However, he wasn't too upset about it. He wasn't fated to be with the other party. If he really dared to snatch it away, then Starlord wouldn't even need Gu Zheng to make a move. This was also the reason why he had been trying to reform the little bird and only made his move today.
Because he liked it too much, he was already prepared to be punished.
As the few of them left, the Jade Night Bird calmed down and gently rubbed against Gu Zheng's waist.
She did not awaken her intelligence. In the future, without a great opportunity, she would not awaken and transform into a human. However, it did not mean that she was stupid. Her beast instincts still existed.
After comforting them a little, three figures flew over from afar. It was Yingshao and the others.
"Ahhh!"
As soon as they got close, Yingshao suddenly screamed and pointed at the little bird on Gu Zheng's shoulder.
"What's going on?" Sun Hu looked at the scream and was puzzled.
Could it be that three little birds scared him?
However, Luo Xin now understood a little and said helplessly.
"Don't be surprised. Yingshao is just happy to see the little birds."
As soon as she said that, Yingshao pounced towards Gu Zheng. However, when she got close to Gu Zheng's chest, she stopped and looked at the little birds excitedly. It was as if she had seen something rare.
Those little birds didn't feel any fear. Seeing her body so close, the most courageous green bird actually jumped on top of her head.
"Hehe, Young Master, what are they called? They're so cute!" Yingshao felt the softness on her head and giggled. This was the first time she had seen such cute creatures.
"This is Little Green. Do you see it? Green is the most eye-catching on its tail. The ones on my shoulder are Little Red and Little Blue!" Gu Zheng did not know their names. However, when he saw their tails, he had an idea and gave them simple names.
"Nice names. Little Blue, Little Red, Little Green, Big Blue, Red Green. Hello!" Yingshao greeted them with a smile. When she saw the Jade Night Bird and saw its tail, she also greeted him cleverly.
"She's their mother. Her name is Little Ye!" Gu Zheng was amused when he heard such an awkward name and corrected her.
"Oh, so it's Big Sister Little Ye!" Yingshao leaned towards the Jade Night Bird and reached out to touch her head.
"You remember that very clearly. However, you can't just call every one of them Big Sister!" Luo Xin muttered softly.
Gu Zheng took the jade pendant off his body. After checking that he had enough things, he let Yingshao play with them.
Luo Xin also took out some things and prepared to set up a few simple campsites.
After Sun Hu helped, he went back. Even if he could not enter the city, he had a way to find a place to rest.
Three days later, everything here was dismantled. Gu Zheng said to them helplessly.
"Did you hear that? If there's any danger, immediately activate this thing. That way, I can put all of you away."
"We'll definitely be obedient. We won't cause you any trouble!" Yingshao smiled sweetly at Gu Zheng. On her head and shoulders, there were three little birds.
On the back of their hands, there was a blue light in the center. Once activated, their bodies would immediately be sucked back into the cauldron pagoda.
Originally, Gu Zheng wanted to settle them down here and go to the so-called sacrificial ground alone. However, Yingshao refused to agree. Even Luo Xin did not want to stay here because they were too afraid. Without Gu Zheng's protection, they did not even dare to step out of the door.
Originally, Gu Zheng would not bring them along no matter what. After listening to Xing Ba's introduction, the threat was too high. Who knew if there would be any strange things inside after this? He could not guarantee that he would be able to enter. He was already prepared to fail.
However, at the critical moment, Yingshao took out a strange blue Dharma treasure from her jade pendant and handed it to Gu Zheng.
On top of that thing was the shape of a pagoda. It covered the four corners of the pagoda like a cauldron. What was even more amazing was that although it was a Dharma treasure, it could be used separately.
Gu Zheng studied it. The top of the pagoda was only in the shape of a three-story pagoda. It could trap some demons inside. Although it could only suppress them, it would be extremely difficult for them to escape.
The blue cauldron below could emit a dense fog. Not only could it fuse with the pagoda and refine the people inside, it could also be released to confuse other people's divine sense.
Moreover, both of them could be released to block a defensive Dharma treasure. However, overall, the trapping function was the most powerful. The others seemed to be auxiliary.
In order to follow Gu Zheng, Luo Xin personally went to the pagoda and described her feelings inside.
Once you entered the pagoda, you would lose 90% of your cultivation. Basically, you would only be able to move. It was simply a huge prison. You could only wait in vain for the pagoda's master to control you.
However, the pagoda was big enough. Using Luo Xin's words, if they squeezed together, it could hold almost 500,000 people. She really didn't know why it had to be so big.
This also gave them a chance. Gu Zheng could completely store the group of transvestites into the cauldron. Once he put away the cauldron pagoda, he could ensure their safety.
However, if Gu Zheng died, they wouldn't be able to last long inside. If the Dharma treasure was destroyed, they would also die. Their fates were all in Gu Zheng's hands.
In order to follow Gu Zheng, they didn't have to stay here. They were really going all out.
As for Xiao Ye and the others' opinions, they could be ignored. Since there was a pagoda, they could also be brought along.
However, if they wanted Gu Zheng to personally suck them in, it would be troublesome. If he didn't make it in time, they would be in a higher danger.
However, there was no other way. If he put them here, no one would look after them. Gu Zheng was really afraid that someone would think about it.
In the next few days, Gu Zheng simply sacrificially refined it. He had a little understanding of the combination of the cauldron pagoda. After collecting it, he found that he could put the pagoda in a special state. This was even more in line with his wishes.
Time was tight. The sooner they came out, the better. Moreover, he had to go to the Black Dragon City. Only there would be the key to the human sacrifice.
In other words, if you didn't have that thing, you would absolutely not be able to go inside.
"Well, let's go find Xing Clan Leader. We'll leave here now!" Gu Zheng led them towards Foundation Stone Village.
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