"Guan City is right in front of us. We're finally here!"
It was a group that was neither too big nor too small. Someone exclaimed in surprise from afar.
Guan City was the largest city in this colony. The only difference was that there were no so-called walls here. It was completely open, and people could enter from any direction.
Looking from the outside, one could see scattered houses. Under the illumination of the silver light, they looked lifeless and lifeless.
However, that was only the outer city. There was a huge lone peak in the distance, and there was a small city below it. However, except for certain members, no one could enter it. Most of the members who managed all the humans and demons were inside.
Of course, there was more than one city here. There were three other cities nearby, and they were all centered around the lone peak. Apart from a slight gap in the middle, it could be considered a complete city.
Therefore, everyone called it Guan City.
After more than ten days of traveling without sleep and rest, they finally arrived near Guan City after crossing a long distance.
It was only then that everyone rested on the spot.
"Young Master Gu, we'll be separated in a while. We're in another area, and it's relatively close to the back."
On the other side, Chen Lai brought Pomelo over and said to Gu Zheng.
"Thank you, Young Master Gu!" You You blushed and bowed to Gu Zheng.
"Hehe, you guys helped me too. We're even now. You guys should be more careful in the future," Gu Zheng said with a smile.
That mineral vein seemed to be able to be used for a long time. After the other party put that mysterious thing in it, it could still be upgraded.
"No one expected it. I've already reported this matter. Next time, they'll probably send more people," Chen Lai said kindly as he patted You You's head.
While they were talking, more than ten figures appeared in the distance and quickly approached. Gu Zheng didn't say anything else and turned to look in that direction.
That was because there was an aura that was not inferior to his among those figures.
The figures landed neatly on the periphery and spread out in front of everyone.
The leader was a man with a square face who looked very dignified. He was wearing black close-fitting armor. He stepped forward and shouted at everyone.
"I'm Guan City's law enforcement outside the city. Who's in charge here?"
Although his tone was directed at everyone, his eyes were fixed on Gu Zheng. It was obvious that he regarded Gu Zheng as the leader of this group.
"They're the people I sent out earlier. They're probably here to take over these captives," Elder Chen said in a low voice before walking out of the group.
"Sir, I'm the person in charge of the South Mine, Chen Kai."
Elder Chen said as he walked towards the steward.
The steward waved his hand, and a light gray light enveloped Elder Chen. Soon, Elder Chen explained everything to the steward.
Not long after, Elder Chen returned. The dozen or so people behind the manager walked forward and took Wine Rule and the others away.
What awaited them was thousands of years of work.
However, the steward didn't leave. Instead, he followed Elder Chen all the way to Gu Zheng.
"Friend, are you new here?" The steward's tone was much warmer, as if he was greeting a friend.
"Yes. I accidentally landed here and bumped into a group of people. I escorted them back. You know what happened next." Gu Zheng nodded, giving a brief introduction.
"Since you're here, it must be fate. It seems you've survived the most dangerous period. Why don't you join us?" the steward extended an invitation.
After all, the fewer experts there were, the better.
The steward looked around. Without waiting for Gu Zheng's reply, he smiled and handed over a token. "I've been rude. Here, take this token. You can enter our inner city. I'll make the necessary arrangements and await your arrival."
"Good."
Gu Zheng didn't waste any words. He accepted the token and put it away.
"Then, I won't disturb you any longer. You've helped us out of danger, so we'll naturally thank you. I'll take my leave first."
Seeing Gu Zheng accept the token, the steward's smile grew even brighter. He then took his leave.
After the steward left, only Tie Tou and the others were left around Gu Zheng.
"Gu Zheng, you don't have a place to stay here. Why don't you come to my place? Although it's small, it's not bad for resting," Tie Tou came over and said.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
Gu Zheng had just arrived, so he only had a rough understanding of the place. Thus, he agreed.
As for why he accepted the token, it was because he thought that if he wanted to find Pan Xuan, he might really need the power of the palace.
"No trouble, no trouble at all. However, a few of my brothers won't be going in. They have some matters to attend to, so they left with Elder Chen. They want me to apologize to you." Tie Tou waved his hand and quickly said.
"You're making a mountain out of a molehill. Do you think I'll force you to do anything? I also don't need you to repay me. It's fate that brought us together. Everyone has their own matters to attend to. If I can't find the person I'm looking for, I won't stay here for too long. I just hope that no one will reveal my identity."
Gu Zheng naturally knew that those people had left. When he heard Tie Tou's careful words, he couldn't help being speechless.
"Young master Gu is straightforward. Although I'm a demon and have done some unspeakable things, I still admire young master from the bottom of my heart. If you really need anything, please tell us. Once we return, we'll help you inquire about the person you're looking for."
Hearing Gu Zheng's words, one of the Goblin behind him couldn't help but feel excited. He turned to Gu Zheng.
Although the others didn't say anything, they were clearly very impressed.
To tell the truth, Gu Zheng hadn't thought of using them. He only smiled and then had Tie Tou lead the way. The group left this place.
"Young master Gu, we'll be leaving first. We won't be going in the front. We'll go in another direction."
When they were nearing the outer city, more than half of the people said goodbye.
Gu Zheng didn't stop them. After saying a few words, there were only four people left.
Tie Tou, Ying Xi, and the members of the other two teams.
"Why are they leaving? Isn't it closer to enter from the outer city?"
On the way, Gu Zheng suddenly asked.
Previously, when they took Jiu Gui and the others away, they didn't leave from this direction. It was as if they had some misgivings about the outer city.
"Young master Gu, there's no misgivings. It's just that the outer city in front of us is basically filled with people from the palace. For example, some soldiers who participated in the battle and their family members. Although it looks big, it's actually quite deserted."
Ying Xi and Tie Tou looked at each other. In the end, Ying Xi spoke.
"Then you are?"
"I'm the leader of the 15th team under the 1st Legion. I'm a combat member," Tie Tou said proudly.
"I'm the leader of the 1st team under the 3rd Legion. I'm a support member." Ying Xi followed.
The other two people were also from the 2nd Legion. However, they were just ordinary soldiers. That was why they followed Gu Zheng. After all, their residence was in the outer city in front of them.
"Interesting. Introduce them to me." Gu Zheng couldn't help but ask with interest. He thought that because of the battle, everyone outside had to go back to avoid getting hurt.
There were a total of three legions here. The first one was the combat team that was stationed at the front line, while the second one was the backup team. Their strength was slightly weaker than the first one. Normally, they would be stationed at the front line with the first one.
The 3rd Legion had the least number of people. They were the type that was slightly weaker in frontal combat. However, they had special spells that could cause damage to the enemy or enhance the defense of the other party. Normally, they would be stationed at the front line.
The place in front of them was their base camp. It could be said that most of them were here.
Simply put, they were divided into east, west, and west. The place they wanted was the East City because it was to the east of the lonely peak.
Although the West City was a city, it was mostly deserted. Most of the places were occupied by bandits. The palace didn't send anyone to manage it and allowed the bandits to occupy it.
Gu Zheng knew that there was something fishy about it. Of course, he understood why.
As for the South City, most of them were civilians like Chen Lao You. They also accounted for more than half of the population and could only be used as logistics.
The North City was where the others didn't join the army and lived alone.
Every place was clearly divided.
The only thing that made Gu Zheng a little strange was why those experts would build such a place and work together to fight against the Demon Soul. It was just to protect themselves. It didn't make sense. There was probably more to it.
It was just that he knew too little and couldn't see through it.
"Young Master Gu, you can rest here. I definitely won't disturb you. I still have to go outside and return to the team. I'm afraid that I'll have to properly explain these missing days. It will take a lot of time. If you go out, besides the daily patrols, basically no one will ask about it."
In a spacious courtyard, Tie Tou arranged Gu Zheng's room and said apologetically.
"Go ahead. Don't ask me." Gu Zheng nodded and said.
As for Ying Xi and the other two, they said their goodbyes on the way. It seemed like they were going to report first.
After Tie Tou left, Gu Zheng laid down a barrier. The Black Tower came out and he began to study it.
Unfortunately, he only had half of the control rights. Gu Zheng studied it for a long time, but still didn't have the slightest clue. This thing could only be used to smash people or swallow them.
However, Gu Zheng wasn't completely without gains. At least he knew a way to steadily swallow the other party. If he cooperated well, at least he could trick people.
Keeping the Black Tower, Gu Zheng took out the Cloud Desolate Sword and placed it in front of his eyes. He looked at the white pearl on it and then immersed his divine sense into it.
In the space of the Jade Dragon, it was still the same isolated island. There wasn't much change from before.
The only difference was that the Spirit Guards that were scattered all over the place had gathered together. They stood in a rigid and orderly manner in the open space. In front of them was Yan Yufei, who was riding on a white horse. She was standing in front of them, as if she was inspecting her army.
As soon as Gu Zheng's divine sense approached, Yan Yufei sensed something. She raised her head and looked at the sky. Then she nodded and disappeared from the space of the Jade Dragon.
"Goddess Yufei, there were some matters outside during this period of time. Sorry for the inconvenience."
In Gu Zheng's room, Yan Yufei's figure suddenly appeared. Gu Zheng immediately apologized to her.
"I can vaguely feel it. Besides, it's bigger than the place I used to cultivate. There are also white horses and Spirit Guards. I feel … Hmm, there's a familiar aura on you."
Yan Yufei didn't mind. After all, she had disturbed Gu Zheng at this time. As she spoke, a familiar aura in the air suddenly reminded her of something. Then, her expression changed as she tried to identify the extremely faint aura more carefully.
After an unknown number of years and an unknown number of people by her side, she still smelled a different aura in that hidden place.
"A familiar aura?"
Gu Zheng saw that Yan Yufei had closed her eyes and was frowning so hard that her eyebrows were almost touching. He didn't say anything to disturb her. He was thinking about why he had a familiar aura.
He seemed to have calmed down a little after he was pulled in. He didn't come into contact with anyone.
For a moment, the room fell silent again.
After a long time, Gu Zheng saw that she was still thinking hard. He took out the black tower that he had just put away. He wanted to look at the ghost inside and study it.
However, when he took the black tower in his hand, Yan Yufei had already leaned over. Her eyes were staring at the black tower in Gu Zheng's hand.
There was surprise and confusion, but more than that, there was excitement. This made Gu Zheng's heart move.
"Could it be that this thing belongs to that person in your family?"
"No, it doesn't belong to him. However, she must have come into contact with it. Moreover, they must have been together for a long time. That's why she could leave a trace of her aura on it. It's even about to disappear."
Yan Yufei took a few steps back and took a few deep breaths to stabilize her swaying body. Then, she looked at Gu Zheng and said seriously.
"I don't know. After I fell from above, I was ambushed by others. When I woke up again, I was already in the tower. After a lot of hardships, I finally subdued the black tower. However, it's only half. If I want to completely control it, I need a tool spirit. However, I don't know where it is. In fact, I also need to look for that tool spirit."
Gu Zheng gave a simple explanation of what he had encountered. He didn't hide anything and even told her some of his guesses.
"Sigh, you can't force it." Hearing Gu Zheng's words, Yan Yufei was a little disappointed. Her eyes were slightly red. Originally, she wanted to know some information about the other party. However, she was a little excited.
"No matter what, at least I got some information about the other party. It just so happens that I'm also going there. If possible, I'll definitely help you look for it." Gu Zheng comforted her.
"Then I'll have to trouble you. May I know why Young Master Gu has called me out?" Yan Yufei put away her thoughts and asked.
"Nothing much. I'm just afraid that you'll be bored inside. Now that it's safe here, I want you to come out and get some fresh air. I don't know if it's suitable for you to stay here. This place is the territory of those Monster Souls. It's a little different from the Wilderness. Oh right, there's also this thing.
Can you use it? "Gu Zheng only remembered his purpose after hearing the other party's question. In the end, he took out some Soul Sand that he had intercepted. There were at least a dozen grains in his small palm.
Although these things seemed to be useful for souls, they were actually useless. He had already tried, and the things inside couldn't be absorbed at all.
"There doesn't seem to be anything here. Perhaps you'll only notice it after some time. As for me, I don't feel bored inside. Sometimes, I'll meditate. When I have nothing to do, I'll gather the Spirit Guards and train them. Although it's useless, at least it gives me something to do." Yan Yufei said as she picked up a few grains of Soul Sand.
"You know how to command an army?"
Gu Zheng was very surprised. Previously, he was just fooling around. Hearing the confidence in the other party's tone, it was clear that she was very confident.
"Of course. Back then, my husband and I led an army together. Some people even called me the Goddess of War. But that was a very long time ago."
Speaking of the past, Yan Yufei's tone was a little proud. Clearly, her past achievements must have been glorious. At the same time, she picked up a grain of Soul Sand and swallowed it.
Seeing Yan Yufei swallow the Soul Sand, her body didn't move. Her eyes were blank, as if she was trying her best to observe the situation in her body. Gu Zheng didn't say anything to disturb the other party. He waited quietly at the side.
After half an incense stick's worth of time, Yan Yufei came to her senses. Seeing Gu Zheng looking at her worriedly, she felt warmth in her heart and spoke.
"The power contained in this thing is indeed different. But to me, there is an invisible barrier on top of it. If I want to absorb it, at least ninety percent of it will be wasted. As for the remaining ten percent, it's not even ten percent effective for me. Moreover, it's very taxing and not worth the loss. If I refine it, it might be a little effective."
Yan Yufei carefully explained. She understood Gu Zheng's meaning and also spent a bit of effort to analyze it from the inside out. Unfortunately, it was of little value to her.
Gu Zheng felt that it was a pity. He put away the remaining Soul Sand and said, "I'll find a way to get some pure Soul Crystals for you to try. It would be even better if they are effective."
Yan Yufei didn't refuse, but still said, "I already understand the core of this thing. It might be useful. Of course, it might be the same as this one. It might not be a matter of purity. It might have something to do with the environment here."
"In any case, it won't take much to try. Since we have nothing to do now, why don't we go out for a walk to relieve our boredom?" Gu Zheng invited.
This was his original goal. If he was cooped up in that small world all day long, he might really go crazy. Moreover, her injuries hadn't healed yet. She might not be able to handle even a random Jin Xian.
If he left, he definitely couldn't leave her outside. Otherwise, it would be too dangerous. Since he had nothing to do now, he wanted to take a look and see if he could find any traces left behind by Pan Xuan.
With her intelligence, if she didn't want others to see through her tracks, no one would be able to catch her. He was quite confident about this.
"Alright, I haven't been out for a long time. I didn't think that my first time would be in this damned place. Could it be that there are other people in this place of Demon Souls?" Yan Yufei agreed readily after thinking for a while.
Gu Zheng and Yan Yufei left Tie Tou's residence one after the other. In order to prevent Yan Yufei from being seen through, she was also covered up by Gu Zheng. She looked just like an ordinary commoner. There was nothing special about her.
Walking on the cold street, there were only the two of them. It was like a dead city. There wasn't any covering on the ground. It looked very simple and crude.
Thinking about the route that Tie Tou had given them, they walked towards the southern part of the city.
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