Chapter 390: Great Wei has a ghost town, Li Kui meets Li Gui(1/2)
Nanshi looks ordinary, but there is something different underneath.
There was a lot of noise inside, and there were many terrifying and strange auras lurking, which seemed both virtual and real, and even Ah Fu couldn't tell the difference.
"Sir, you are really good at it!"
Qiu Shiyuan praised in a low voice: "This Nanshi has quite a history, related to the previous dynasty."
"At that time, Emperor You of Wei was cursed to death on the battlefield. When the news came back, the royal family of Shendu dispersed. Some fled into the mountains incognito, while others fled to the south with their troops. However, there was a princess named Li Qianqiu who continued to defend the city."
"This princess, Li Qianqiu, is not simple. She is extremely talented, has amazing swordsmanship, and is proficient in mechanisms and formations. She is known as the Princess of Three Wonders."
"With her superb skills and royal family accumulation, this princess set up a large formation in the city of God and defended it for more than a month. Before the city was breached, she launched a large formation, sinking the entire southern city together with the tens of thousands of troops that invaded, and formed a ghost monster."
"Later, the Taiyi Sect gathered all the resources of the aristocratic families, reestablished the Shinto, and suppressed it with the Sheji Ancestral Temple in the sacred capital, and finally defeated the ghosts."
"But the formation set up by Princess Sanjue is connected to the earth in the south city. If it is destroyed, it will cause the earth dragon to turn over. The entire city of God will not be able to survive. We can only seal it and rebuild the city on it."
"Although the remains of the fallen soldiers have been taken out at that time, they are still scattered around a lot. Selling a pair of the armors on them can make a family have enough food to eat. Besides, there are also many store supplies, and there are countless people who secretly dig for them."
"The imperial court continued to ban it, and later even a black market was formed. After the thieves settled in, they took it over. Only then did a set of order form, and it was called the Ghost City of the Wei Dynasty in the capital city of the Wei Dynasty."
Qin Captou also nodded and said solemnly: "All the shady business in Shendu was carried out in this ghost city of Wei Dynasty. The imperial court also wiped it out. However, these transactions spread to various houses, which instead caused chaos in the security of Shendu. Later, a system was formed.
A tacit understanding.”
"Business in the ghost town must not disturb the people of Shendu. If there is a big deal, the thieves will help find someone..."
"I see."
Wang Xuan suddenly realized it, and then frowned and looked to the side.
While they were talking, Ah Fu became more and more anxious.
There was a strange winter-dong-dong sound that went from being barely audible to getting louder and louder, lingering in his ears all the time. Not only was it difficult to hear what was going on below, but it also made his blood-soaked soul restless.
"Afu, stop quickly!"
Wang Xuan was startled and quickly ordered in his heart, then patted the dog's head to comfort him.
Ah Fu also whimpered and tightened his ears.
Wang Xuan looked solemnly and looked forward.
I don’t know if there is any magic weapon in this ghost city in the Wei Dynasty that can break the magical power of Afu Tian’er. This is the first time I have encountered it.
The two Southern Jin spies also disappeared.
Xiao Zhongmou said in a deep voice: "Sir, what's wrong?"
Wang Xuan looked forward and frowned slightly, "Nothing, we are going to enter the ghost town to look for Mr. Qin, where is the entrance?"
Qin Captou hesitated for a moment, "Sir, the ghost town has its own order, and the entrances are guarded by the disciples of the thieves. We can't hide it when we enter with a face like this. We need the cooperation of the thieves."
"The Thieving Sect has an ancient history. Although the inheritance is mixed, its ups and downs have never been interrupted. In prosperous times, they are scattered like stars, and in troubled times, they are gathered like fire. They are fundamentally cut off. It is closely related to the witchcraft, the Yin Sect, the Paijiao, the Assassin Sect, the Red Lantern Boat, etc.
The Dharma lineage is inextricably linked."
"During the rebellion in this dynasty, the Thieves' Sect helped a lot, and many disciples of the Thieves' Sect joined the army. The current leader of the Thieves' Sect, Yan Guhong, has amazing moral conduct. His heart is like a spring, his mind is like the wind, and he is elusive. The family
No one in the Dharma lineage wants to be easily offended..."
Qin Baotou whispered in a low voice, his meaning self-evident.
Dayan Ghost City is a hornet's nest, so don't poke it indiscriminately.
If you find trouble with the Haizhou Chamber of Commerce, the fight will be limited to the upper echelons. Both parties have great interests, so at least they know how to weigh the pros and cons.
To deal with burglary, another method must be used.
Wang Xuan looked around. In a short period of time, many eyes were coming from all directions. The traders, soldiers on patrol, and even the Taoist priests setting up stalls and telling fortunes... all had alert eyes.
Now everyone knows what he is doing, and if they want to sneak in secretly, they can't do it.
"Send stickers!"
Wang Xuan looked calm, "First follow the rules of the world. If that doesn't work, then follow the rules of the court."
Guo Luquan smiled and said: "What if it doesn't work?"
Wang Xuan's eyes remained unwavering, "Then follow the military rules..."
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The sky is covered with lead clouds and snow is falling all over the sky.
As the New Year approaches, Nanshi becomes even more lively. Not only do traveling merchants from all over the world gather, and people from Shendu buy new year goods, some wealthy businessmen also set up stages and invite entertainers to attract guests.
People in Shendu really know how to play.
At the door of the melon and fruit shop here, someone climbed up a rope and disappeared into the air. After a while, melons and fruits fell to the ground, indicating that their own fruits are better than fairy fruits...
Over there, in the field of cloth making, illusionists create beauties, gorgeous clothes, silks and satins that are constantly changing...
Even outside the butcher shop, there are masters who can use their sword skills to separate the flesh and bones of a monster beast in an instant...
To be honest, they are all common methods, but with the gathering of merchants in Shendu, the competition is more intense. Ordinary people who work in the world will not be able to survive in Shendu without special skills.
Wang Xuan naturally had no intention of watching.
Not long after Qin Captou handed over the post, a man came striding forward. He was tall, with a stubble on his face, dark skin and a bald head.
Although this man had a fierce look on his face, he spoke respectfully and politely. He cupped his fists and said, "Wang Duwei, I am a righteous man. I have been ordered to take you into the city. Please!"
Wang Xuan nodded slightly, "Thank you."
"Captain Wang, you're welcome."
The bald man Fengyi smiled boldly, "I have admired you for a long time, and Uncle Huo has mentioned you a lot."
Uncle Huo...Bingzhou Pirate Gate, Huo Chu Pavilion.
A tall figure quickly flashed in Wang Xuan's mind, and he nodded and said, "Master Huo is also in the capital of God?"
Huo Chuge was a famous thief. Wang Xuan had dealt with him and admired his character very much.
Fengyi sighed, "Master Huo's Qi blood is exhausted, he suffered from old injuries for many years, and he just had a funeral last month."
Wang Xuan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head slightly.
The monk will eventually have a moment of glory, but he cannot escape the uncertainty of life and death. When he was in Wuliang Mountain, he also inquired about the old Taoist Li Shouxin, but he only found a new tomb, a quiet barren mountain, and green pines for his company...
While talking, several people had disappeared into the crowd.
At the same time, the news spread to all parts of the city.
Some people are envious to the point of jealousy, because they see Wang Xuan relying on the support of the prince to act unscrupulously in the city of God. The Xiaoqi army does not care, the Luo family gives in, and even the thieves treat each other respectfully...
Some people praised Wang Xuan for his great love and loyalty. In order to save a fallen family friend, he ran around without caring about gains and losses...
But those who are well-informed and smart are vaguely aware that something is wrong...
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"Captain Wang, please come this way."
The man Fengyi led the way diligently, and everyone entered Nanshi, turned left and right, and arrived at a dyehouse warehouse.
Two old women who were busy glanced at it, picked up a huge wet red cloth, and shook it at the same time, causing water mist to fill the sky.
The door of the warehouse was open. It was originally filled with debris, but as the mist and light distorted, a stone staircase appeared that led directly to the ground.
Fantasy array…
Wang Xuan and others looked calm as they followed Fengyi into the warehouse and went down the stone steps. There were blazing torches on both sides. Every once in a while, there were men holding crossbows hiding in the dark.
These men have low cultivation and cold eyes.
There are mechanisms on the surrounding walls, hiding a violent atmosphere.
As soon as everyone saw it, they understood the key point.
These guys can't stop the masters at all, but unless they kill everyone in an instant, the entire tunnel will collapse.
The thieves have taken control of the ghost city of Wei Dynasty. It is self-evident who they are guarding against...
Wang Xuan was thoughtful and alert.
According to Qin Captou, Qi Luochuan seemed to have used this kind of arrangement after he assassinated Li Shilang and escaped...
After going down for about ten feet, you could faintly hear the sound of a large number of footsteps. Going further, your eyes suddenly opened up.
This is an excavated cave, surrounded by wooden beams for reinforcement, and there are many people setting up stalls on both sides.
The stalls are full of strange herbs, poisonous insects, bone powder and other items, and the smell is pungent.
People in the middle came and went, all with fierce and gloomy faces. After seeing them, they quickly lowered their heads and walked away.
"Is this the Ghost City of Wei?" Wang Xuan looked a little disappointed.
Fengyi, the thieves, chuckled, "Don't worry, Captain Wang, this is just a peripheral grotto, filled with shabby things. They are not qualified to enter a ghost town..."
With that said, he led everyone to continue moving forward.
Wang Xuan took a few glances and saw the clues.
To be continued...