Early the next morning, Zuo Zhicheng and Xiao Lan went to the dojo together and asked for leave from Jiang Tien-cheng.
"You're going to … work on the ship?"
"Yes." Zuo Zhicheng said seriously, "Master, I can practice martial arts outside the dojo now, so I want to go out and earn some money. After all, there are many things that can't be done without money."
Jiang Tianzheng looked at Zuo Zhicheng. He had indeed taught Zuo Zhicheng everything he could. All that was left was for Zuo Zhicheng to work hard.
He nodded, "Alright, then you can go out and try your luck alone. Also, don't forget to practice martial arts every day. "Then he glanced at the training ground and said," How long do you plan to be gone? "
Zuo Zhicheng thought that with the psionic food and the cultivation of Taoist techniques, he would not have much time to practice in the dojo. So he said, "I plan to go on the ship and run some errands. I probably won't come back for a long time."
In fact, he would return to New Continent after exploring the ruins, but he would have more important things to do and would not have time to come to the dojo.
"That's good. In life, you should create a career that you want. You can come back and visit us when you have time." After a pause, he said, "Don't you want to say goodbye to Qinger and Xiao Lan? Why don't you leave after the New Year? "
"It's too troublesome." Zuo Zhicheng scratched the back of his head, "I'd better not say goodbye to them. I'm afraid that I won't be willing to leave if I say goodbye to them. It'll save me the trouble of crying and whatnot.
Also, things on the ship are urgent. We have to leave before the New Year. "
Jiang Tien-cheng smiled, "Then they'll be very angry. Next time you come back, you'd better bring enough gifts."
"Okay," Zuo Zhicheng looked at Jiang Tien-cheng and said, "Master, thank you for taking care of me during this time." After saying this, Zuo Zhicheng bowed deeply to Jiang Tien-cheng.
"It's nothing. By the way, wait here for a moment. I have something for you. "
Five minutes later, Jiang Tien-cheng took out a money bag and stuffed it into Zuo Zhicheng's hand. "You can't go out without money. Take it and return it to me when you come back."
Zuo Zhicheng didn't refuse. He squeezed the pouch and stuffed it into his chest pocket before quietly saying: "Master, I'll take my leave then."
Jiang Tien-cheng patted him on the shoulder. "If you're tired, come back and take a look."
…
In the evening, Zuo Zhicheng had already returned to the base. He put on his coat and mask and began to organize the equipment for this expedition.
More than a dozen small square pockets were sewn into the overcoat, and each pocket contained equipment or materials for spells.
He wasn't used to using the two swords, Red Dust Slayer and Slayer of Vulgarity, so he left them at the base and stuck the black dagger he made into his boots. There were also various potions, compounds, and materials for spells that Zuo Zhicheng had concocted himself. They were all placed in the pockets.
After finishing all the preparations, Zuo Zhicheng locked the iron gate of the base's entrance and stepped into the night once again, heading in the direction that they had agreed to meet.
In the middle of the night at the courier station in the western part of the city, several carriages were ready to set off. Qing Yueqiu and the people from the Shadow Corps were waiting for something beside the carriages.
Lin Gang Ho's subordinate, a woman with a graceful figure, said: "Boss, do you think Gui Quan will come?"
"He should come." Lin Gang Ho analyzed: "According to our speculations, Gui Quan's methods have the style of the military. Also, with his superb martial arts, stealth, interrogation, and intelligence gathering abilities, it's very likely that he used to belong to one of the secret forces of the imperial court. He must have known about it and even eaten psionic food before, so he understands the significance of psionic food.
But Xianghui, you have to be careful this time. You must protect Miss's safety. Although Gui Quan isn't hostile to us, because of the Underworld Sect, he's still on our side. But money moves people's hearts. Who knows what's in the ruins? "
"Got it." The graceful woman named Tang Xianghui said: "Miss's Shadow Corps is very powerful. With us by his side, there won't be a problem. Also, look at the people that Gui Quan killed. They were all chivalrous people. I don't think he's a bad person. "
"Sigh, I'm still a little worried. Miss is in too much of a hurry to get in touch with Gui Quan this time. It's a pity that I can't go this time. "
As the two were talking, Qing Yueqiu, who was standing at the front, suddenly turned her head and looked in the direction of the dark city.
"Miss has psionic vision …"
"Gui Quan is here?"
As they were talking, Qing Yueqiu tilted her head again and looked behind the horse carriage. In the darkness, Zuo Zhicheng, wearing a mask, slowly walked out.
Lin Gang Ho, Tang Xianghui, and the surrounding Shadow Corps members all looked at Zuo Zhicheng in shock. They couldn't figure out how Gui Quan had appeared here.
In the face of his stealth ability, their defense was like child's play.
Cold sweat broke out on Lin Gang Ho's forehead. Previously, they had only been bystanders to Gui Quan's actions. They had already thought that Gui Quan's martial arts and stealth ability were ridiculously strong. But now that they were facing him, they realized how strong his abilities were.
He had seen masters whose martial arts were above the level of Qi Cultivation. He had even seen masters who had reached the level of Spirit Refinement and had achieved the level of Dharma Laws. But Gui Quan was the first to be able to sneak in without anyone noticing.
"If he had attacked us just now …" At this thought, Lin Gang Ho didn't dare to think about it anymore. But when he looked at Zuo Zhicheng, he was extremely cautious and full of admiration.
Lin Gang Ho looked around at Tang Xianghui and the others. Their eyes were filled with the same surprise.
Zuo Zhicheng said calmly. His voice was still hoarse and cold. "When are we leaving?"
"You're the last one. Since we're here, let's go."
Then, the group of people spent half the night in the direction of Dog Head Mountain. This mountain was located in the mountains to the west of the new port. Because it was too desolate, hunters usually didn't dare to go too deep into the mountains.
After midnight, the group of people, a total of five carriages, had gradually deviated from the main road. The path on the ground was becoming less and less obvious. By the time there were trees everywhere and the ground was covered with rotten leaves that were more than half a meter deep, the carriages could no longer move forward.
In the forest, Zuo Zhicheng and the others had no choice but to get off the carriages. Each of them carried their own equipment and moved forward.
Qing Yueqiu and Zuo Zhicheng were the leaders of the group. Other than the two of them, there were also eight warriors from the Shadow Corps, including Tang Xianghui. There was also a scholar who was responsible for looking for clues in the ruins.
Zuo Zhicheng knew this scholar. It was Liu Changding, who had helped him write the materials for the ancient characters. He didn't expect him to be so knowledgeable about the ancient civilization and history of the New World.
However, he was already old and his body was obviously not as strong as Zuo Zhicheng and the other warriors. Even though he was no longer carrying any equipment or food, it was still very difficult to walk through the forest. He had to take deep breaths from time to time. He had to let a warrior help him move forward.
As for the members of the Shadow Corps, other than Qing Yueqiu who could use Taoist techniques but didn't have Xiantian Qi in her body, everyone else had Xiantian Qi to some extent. The strongest ones were Tang Xianghui and a round-faced man called Tangyuan. Both of them had about 18% purple Xiantian Qi in their bodies.
However, the group's speed was also greatly reduced as they moved forward in the dark. However, in order to hide the existence of the psionic food, this operation had to be carried out secretly. Therefore, Qing Yueqiu chose to set off at night.
The dark forest, the silver moon, the various shadows in the forest, and the strange cries that could be heard from time to time formed a somewhat frightening scene.
However, the group, including Qing Yueqiu, were all experienced warriors who had experienced life and death battles. Naturally, they were not too afraid of the scene in the deep mountains. Only Liu Changding was an ordinary person. In this kind of deep mountains in the middle of the night, where there were no traces of people, he seemed to be a little timid. Especially after hearing the strange cries, he broke out in a cold sweat.
"What's that?"
The warrior beside him was called Ah Wei. When he saw Liu Changding's frightened look, he laughed and said, "Maybe it's a night eagle or a monkey or something like that.
Mr. Liu, you don't have to be afraid. With us here, these animals in the mountains are just a dish. "
Before he finished speaking, a shrill scream came from the depths of the mountains. The voice sounded extremely painful, as if it had been subjected to some kind of extreme punishment. Although it was only heard, there was an indescribable chill in the heart. It was like the scream of an evil spirit from hell.
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