In that small wooden house, Gu Zheng and Mo You settled down. There were two windows on the side that allowed them to see the surrounding scenery.
However, their place was rather remote. Their left and right were the edges of the camp. There were also a few similar wooden houses in front of them, but there was no one inside. It seemed that these houses were used to inspect the new members, but they were the only ones who had just joined.
When Mo You came in, he took the edge of a window and didn't take the initiative to talk to Gu Zheng. He only looked at Gu Zheng from time to time with a strange expression, as if he had seen Gu Zheng before.
However, whenever Gu Zheng wanted to get closer or look at him, he would stiffen, as if Gu Zheng was a terrifying demon king.
This made Gu Zheng a little depressed. He remembered that on the way here, although the other party was a little cold, he didn't look like he had seen a ghost. Later on, he simply ignored the other party and quietly waited. At the same time, he also studied the black gas in his body.
He felt that this black Qi wasn't that simple. Thinking of the methods used by Guan City to control it, he was afraid that there was something else.
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye. Mo You still maintained his position, and Gu Zheng also closed his eyes, looking like he was resting.
"Here's something for you."
At this time, a bare-chested man walked in from outside and threw a small box in through the window, then said impatiently.
After throwing it, he didn't even look at it and directly left.
"When can we leave here? How many days has it been?" Gu Zheng immediately opened his eyes and asked the man's back.
Although this place didn't trap them, and there was no surveillance, it seemed like they could leave at any time, but for safety's sake, Gu Zheng still didn't move.
"At most in these two days. The manager who checked you will come back." That person didn't even turn his head and quickly left.
Gu Zheng didn't care about the other person's attitude. Hearing that it was just a manager, his heart felt more at ease.
Especially since he had already comprehended the mark, his mood was even better.
The mark was just as he had guessed. Not only was it used to locate them, but it was also used to identify them. Furthermore, at the core of the mark, a special energy would spread out and slowly permeate their bodies.
Because these Goblin Souls were more like a whole body, the infected part was equivalent to lying dormant in the body, slowly changing some of their will to obey the orders of the caster.
Needless to say, this person could not be anyone other than Ma Nan.
Most likely, the reason why the three brothers from before had insisted on giving it a try even at the cost of their lives was because they had been influenced by this. But most importantly, they had succeeded.
However, as long as the other party didn't observe him carefully, they wouldn't be able to see through his identity. Even the array formation didn't notice anything wrong.
Moreover, it would take a long time for it to take effect, so he had plenty of time. As long as he wanted to get rid of it, it would be a very simple matter.
Gu Zheng opened the small black box. There were two ordinary Soul Stones inside. They were barely enough to sustain a person. He wasn't prepared to eat them. He turned to look at Mo You.
"These are for you. Take them."
After saying that, he threw them out. Mo You was stunned at first, but he still caught them in a fluster. When he heard Gu Zheng's words, he suddenly trembled. He couldn't take them, but he also couldn't not take them.
"Do you know me?" Gu Zheng looked at the other party's appearance and asked curiously.
"No, I don't know you. I've never heard of you." Mo You was greatly frightened when he heard this. He hurriedly said.
"How is that possible? You don't even know how to lie." Gu Zheng looked at him curiously. His expression changed, and he pretended to be angry.
"No, I haven't. I've never seen you before. I've only heard of you. That's why I'm afraid." Mo You actually knelt on the ground and lowered his head in fear. His entire body trembled, and the Soul Stones fell to the ground. He didn't even bother to look at them.
"Oh? Where have you heard of me before? "Gu Zheng had an idea, but he still asked.
"When I came here, I happened to hear your name. Please show mercy. I definitely won't say it," Mo You immediately shouted.
Originally, the timid Mo You didn't know Gu Zheng's identity. But when she heard his name on the way here, she felt that he was very familiar. When she remembered, she was so scared that she wanted to die. In order to prevent being silenced, she didn't dare to say anything.
Previously, she didn't want to go in. She wanted to leave this place. Even if she died, she wouldn't follow these people. In the end, Gu Zheng took the initiative to order her to walk in. She didn't even have the slightest thought of resisting.
"So that's how it is. I wonder what's going on over there. Tell me." Gu Zheng understood. Perhaps she had heard his name by chance and thought about it. He wondered if everything had been fine over there.
Facing Gu Zheng's question, Mo You didn't hide anything. She told him everything.
It was a pity that because she was timid, she had been hiding. She knew very little about the outside world. After asking a few questions, Gu Zheng lost interest and said to her directly.
"Don't worry, I won't harm you. Get up first. You just have to be at ease. Since you're here, it's your luck. Don't expose my identity. Take these soul stones," Gu Zheng said to Mo You.
Thinking back to Little Hou's evaluation, such a timid person was rare.
"I know. I'll definitely keep my mouth shut. I won't reveal your identity even if I die." Mo You, who had just stood up, immediately knelt down. The entire ground trembled.
"Alright, alright. Don't be like this. Treat me like an ordinary person. It's too easy for others to find out that there's something wrong with you. Remember that." Gu Zheng looked at the other party and felt a headache. He immediately said again, and at the same time, his tone became heavier.
"Got it. Remember!"
Only then did Mo You stand up. Although she said that, she still couldn't help but feel afraid. It was as if it was carved into her bones.
"Alright. Since I have some time, I'll help you."
Gu Zheng sighed. The other party really didn't give him any peace of mind. However, there were some benefits to having someone who would listen to him.
At least he could always be with her. If you don't believe me, you can ask her.
Just as Gu Zheng was instructing the other party, on the other side, the manager, who had just hurried back, picked up two black crystal objects in front of him. They were sparkling and translucent, and looked more like two pure black crystals.
"Are these the memories of the newcomer?" The manager asked below.
At this moment, the black-robed man in the wooden house was standing below. After hearing the manager's words, he didn't say anything. He just nodded his head affirmatively.
"It's all thanks to you guys. Otherwise, how could we have found the hidden nail inside?" The manager chuckled. Then, he picked up the black ball beside him, activated it, and prepared to check it.
The moment he activated it, some blurry images appeared in mid-air, as if it had just woken up from the ground. However, it was in the first-person perspective. Then, it became clearer and clearer.
At this time, they could clearly feel the image trembling. Then, they ran wildly. After a long time, these somewhat crazy actions stopped. They wandered aimlessly on the road. Then, not long after, they bumped into Little Hou's group. Then, they wanted to escape, but they were forcibly caught by Little Hou's group. Then, they stopped there.
Gu Zheng's side was similar to this place. However, it was surrounded by the other party. From the image, one couldn't see any flaws.
After a full half a day, the inspection was completed. The two black crystals also turned to dust after the image was played.
"Thank you for your hard work. No problem. I'll go down and inform them. Please take care of that side at all times."
To be able to be the manager in charge of this part, he was definitely Ma Nan's absolute confidant. However, his words also had some respect for the black-robed man.
"No need. Everything that should be collected will not be taken less."
The black-robed man wasn't moved at all. After leaving these words, he left directly. The manager smiled bitterly and left one after another.
Two days later.
Gu Zheng's side had completely made this timid Goblin obedient. At least in front of him, it wouldn't have any other reaction. Otherwise, it would be too easy to arouse the suspicion of others.
Just as he was resting, he saw Little Hou personally appear here. Of course, what greeted him was Gu Zheng's somewhat ugly expression and Mo You's worried expression.
Anyone who had been left here for so many days would be angry. Even if it was to this extent, they wouldn't be at the mercy of others.
"No problem. Everyone will be a family in the future. Don't be angry. Only in this way can I truly trust you. You should know that we also have enemies." Little Hou explained politely, making Gu Zheng's bit of unhappiness disappear. Both sides once again thawed.
"I know. However, since Lord Hou came personally, I don't have any resentment in my heart. I just hope that there won't be a next time." Gu Zheng's face was smiling. The previous unhappiness was completely thrown to the back of his mind.
Gu Zheng knew that he couldn't blindly curry favor. After all, with his cultivation, he still had to be reserved. Otherwise, it would be too abnormal.
"Definitely not. There hasn't been such a process in the past. It's only been recently. Let's not talk about this for now. Let's leave this place and go to our team's encampment first." Little Hou immediately invited.
Soon, the three of them left this place. In another direction, there was a clearly good house. The previous team members were also there. After a simple welcoming ceremony, after each of them introduced themselves, they were considered as a group.
Then, everyone started chatting in the small open space to deepen their relationship. However, everyone was clearly very enthusiastic towards Gu Zheng, and only ordinary towards Mo You.
No matter where it was, strength was the most important. Moreover, Mo You looked so timid that the others more or less looked down on him, and were even more unwilling to greet him.
Mo You was like an outsider, watching them become more and more enthusiastic. Soon, Gu Zheng temporarily blended in. This was a simple beginning.
In order to help Gu Zheng recover his memory, he even took out some pure high-grade Soul Crystals and received Gu Zheng's gratitude.
After chatting for half a day, the others went back, leaving Little Hou and another person behind to introduce this world in more detail, so that it would be easier for them to blend in.
After introducing this world, they only rested for a short while. Then, Little Hou pulled the two of them to walk around this simple encampment, which made them more familiar with this place.
"This is just one of the places where we cultivate, but it's also the main place …"
Little Hou led them and at the same time, gave a simple introduction of this place. Of course, it was also to let the surrounding people familiarize themselves with Gu Zheng and Mo You, so that they wouldn't encounter any problems in the future.
One had to know that the mark in the body could only be distinguished by those above the Grand Heavenly Immortal Realm. They could only use simple facial features to distinguish them. Now, they were still unfamiliar with them. However, as time passed, everyone was more or less familiar with them.
Everyone came here in the same way. Therefore, most of the operations were carried out in teams. Those were the people they were most familiar with.
"Yo, isn't this Little Hou? Why are you guys missing as well? I remember that you guys didn't go the previous time, right? "
While they were on the way, a person came over and greeted Little Hou directly. However, anyone could tell that there was a strong smell of gunpowder in his tone.
"Hehe, what's wrong? Could it be that you have lost so many people and don't have any place to replenish them? Don't try to take advantage of us. We've already distributed them to us. "Little Hou said with a fake smile.
"Of course I know. I just wanted to tell you guys not to be complacent for too long. Next time, you guys will be in for it."
The person laughed and left after leaving behind some provocative words.
Gu Zheng couldn't understand the conversation between them at all. However, he didn't intend to delve into it. He just needed to endure these few days and then he would be completely liberated.
"Previously, they were fighting with us for the next opportunity to enter the city. They have already lost, which is why they are jealous of us. After some time, we will enter the city directly to exchange some things." Little Hou looked at the back of the other party and snorted.
"Can we go and take a look? Previously, you said that the local Demon Soul here is on good terms with us. Are we going to the other party's place? I haven't seen them before." Gu Zheng's eyes lit up and followed along.
"You guys are newcomers. Theoretically speaking, it's impossible for you guys to go." Little Hou hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I know. Isn't this troublesome for you, Lord Hou? You even brought us so much trouble. It's just a small token of appreciation." Gu Zheng gave Little Hou a deep look. The other party understood the meaning behind it.
If it weren't for the fact that they were surrounded by people and couldn't hide, they would have already handed over the things in their hands.
Mo You's eyes widened. She didn't expect that such a murderous god would have such a scene. She felt that it was unreal. She knew Gu Zheng's true cultivation, but she didn't know why he wanted to hide it. She didn't dare to ask, nor did she dare to say. She just watched silently from the side.
Little Hou hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, you guys are also considered one of us. It's fine to bring you along. Besides, you have some things in your hands that can be exchanged for many good things. I'll talk to the leader later and see what he thinks."
"I understand. If the leader didn't show mercy, how could I have so much left? Naturally, I'll show my filial piety to the leader. This is what we should do." Gu Zheng immediately understood and whispered.
One had to know that the other party had only taken away more than half of the things he had prepared. He didn't expect the rest to come back. Originally, he thought that the other party had taken everything, and he couldn't say anything. However, it seemed that there were some rules. Unless the other party didn't want him to join and directly killed him to snatch the rest.
Fortunately, Gu Zheng's strength made them somewhat wary. In addition, Gu Zheng wasn't weak at that time. They were afraid that he would be injured, so that kind of thing didn't happen.
One had to know that the battle between them was different from dealing with Demon Souls. When they fought with each other, it wasn't as crazy as Demon Souls. In addition, they were all naked, so it was easy to be killed.
"If that's the case, it will definitely work." Little Hou heard Gu Zheng's words and directly assured him.
After that, there was nothing else to do. After taking them for a stroll, they returned to where they were.
Gu Zheng took the opportunity to take a stroll and indirectly patrolled the area. There weren't any tall and beautiful buildings here. They were all Ma Nan's subordinates stationed here.
Thinking of the other bases, Ma Nan probably wouldn't stay here. This made him very disappointed.
Moreover, the trace of connection in his heart didn't appear. That thing didn't seem to be here.
After returning, everything was peaceful. The others also rested in their own rooms. Gu Zheng also occasionally came out to take a look and chat a little.
However, he didn't ask about anything irrelevant. There were other secrets about the previous battle. Even if he heard, he wouldn't continue.
The only change was that they were directly given over a hundred high-quality Soul Stones. It was enough for them to use for a long time.
After a few days, the captain who had disappeared returned and gathered everyone together.
"This time, we'll go to Border City with the other teams. Our people have already contacted Soul Alliance people. This time, everyone can exchange as much as they want."
The team leader's name was Xi Xian. He stood in the middle of everyone and spoke to the surrounding members.
One had to know that if they wanted to enter, it would probably take over a thousand years before they could enter once. After all, their only goal was to exchange for a few things from Soul Alliance and Demon Souls.
These opportunities were all fought for by Lord Ma. However, if they wanted to collect enough items to exchange, it would take a very long time. Every time they wanted to enter, they would have to wait for a very long time. If they didn't have enough items, they wouldn't be able to enter.
Compared to Xi Xian and the others, they often recruited new people and had many items in their hands.
"Last time, I forced myself not to exchange. This time, I have enough to exchange for a decent Soul Tool." One of the team members said excitedly.
"Unfortunately, last time I exchanged for quite a bit. This time, I don't have enough. We can only look."
"Although I didn't keep much, it's enough to exchange for a few things."
Although the other members were already prepared, when they heard this, they were still excited and continuously discussed.
"Ok, in three days, we'll leave together. Same as before, don't cause trouble inside. Otherwise, if you die, don't blame others." Xi Xian gestured with his hand and said to them.
This wasn't their first time going in, so they naturally didn't need to say more.
"Team leader, don't worry. This time, I'm bringing two new people. They definitely won't cause trouble for everyone." The adjacent Xiao Hou also quickly said.
"Ok, it's best if you prepare everything. If you forget later, don't blame others. If you can't carry it, I can carry it and give it to you when we get there."
After Xi Xian said one last time, everyone dispersed.
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