After a night of quiet contemplation and being alone, the five people had calmed down a lot when they met again the next day. There is no doubt that everyone has accepted Yang Ji's statement, that is, the news was leaked from within the Iron Crown Sect.
, not among the five of them.
This statement, even if the relationship between the five people is preserved, can also explain the bloody melee among the five people last night. At least deep down in the heart, this statement is acceptable to everyone.
"Senior Brother Chen, last night you said you knew the identities of these people. But then you stopped at it and didn't go into details. - Senior Brother, who are these people?"
Before setting off, Fang Bai inserted the big whip into the riding crop and suddenly turned around and said.
This question was a bit unexpected. Chen Shien was obviously startled. Others also stopped and looked over inquiringly.
"I actually don't want to talk about this issue."
Chen Shien hesitated for a moment and pulled back his right leg from the stirrup:
"Do you know the Tianyin Sect?"
"Tianyin Sect?"
Fang Bai looked surprised.
Meng Shenji frowned, looking thoughtful.
"I seem to have some impression, but not very clear. From the name, it doesn't seem to be the right way."
Jiang Jianqing also frowned.
No one noticed that when Yang Ji heard these three words, his whole body trembled, as if he had been struck by thunder.
"Tianyin Sect?! Hasn't Tianyin Sect been destroyed? Why does Senior Brother Chen still mention this?"
Yang Ji was shocked.
After being away from Pingchuan County for a long time, Yang Ji never thought that after joining the "Tieguan Sect", he would hear the name of this cult again.
In my ears I could only hear Chen Shien's voice continuing:
"You don't know about the Tianyin Sect, but you should at least know that something happened in Pingchuan County. The imperial court sent out a large army to annihilate a group of evil god believers, right?"
"I know that."
Jiang Jianqing nodded. Meng Shenji and Fang Bai also expressed that they had heard about it.
This matter is not widely spread. In fact, in every place, there is this kind of court hunting believers of evil gods. Various secret evil religions and organizations compete for the power of faith. This kind of thing happens from time to time, but it is not the only one.
"Tai Yizhou".
Among the five people, Yang Ji was actually from Pingchuan County, but no one connected this incident with Yang Ji.
Because the annihilation of this group of evil god believers was an action of the imperial court and a large army was dispatched. No one thought that Yang Ji would get involved in this matter.
"That group of evil god believers believes in the Tianyin Sect."
After Chen Shien finished speaking, everyone said "ah" one after another.
"The elder mentioned it to me before us. This time we went down the mountain to respond to the imperial court's conquest order, it is very likely that it has something to do with the Tianyin Sect. But before the matter is confirmed, the elder does not want me to say more."
"But, Senior Brother Chen, didn't you just say that the Tianyin Sect has been destroyed?"
Yang Ji said suddenly. Although he was surprised in his heart, his face remained calm at all.
The collapse of the Tianyin Sect was something he personally participated in. It was precisely because of this contribution that he was strongly recommended by the imperial court and entered the "Iron Crown Sect". And once he joined the sect, he was close to the level of "disciple who teaches martial arts"
treatment.
"oh?"
Chen Shien blinked and noticed that it was Yang Ji, and was not suspicious:
"Before this, the imperial court thought so too. It was not until later that it was discovered that something was wrong. This Tianyin Sect is extraordinary, and there seems to be a huge force behind it. And the group that Pingchuan County exterminated was just a part of them. I started
I didn't think of what the elder said until the group of men in black retreated and shouted the slogan of the Holy Cult. Only those in the cult would call themselves that..."
"boom!"
Hearing Chen Shien's words, Yang Ji let out a roar, as if he was struck by a thunderbolt. Whatever he said next, Yang Ji stopped listening.
"How can it be?"
Yang Ji was shocked in his heart. He never expected that the "Tianyin Sect" would actually have such a back. The thousands of cultists he helped the court exterminate in Pingchuan City were only part of the real power of the Tianyin Sect.
.
——What a surprise!
"Pingchuan County Tianyin Sect... Langya County Tianyin Sect..."
At this moment, Yang Ji's heart was filled with turmoil. In the dark, he suddenly had a feeling that the evil god organization would retaliate. If what Chen Shi'en said was true, with his reputation in Pingchuan County, the Tianyin Sect would never let him go easily.
!
"Junior Brother Yang...Junior Brother Yang?..."
A sound that seemed both far and near sounded in his ears. Yang Ji was startled. When he came back to his senses, he saw Jiang Jianqing holding the horse in front of him, looking at him in surprise.
"Junior Brother Yang, what are you thinking about? It's time to set off."
Jiang Jianqing smiled.
Only then did Yang Ji realize that everyone was basically sorting things out and getting ready to get out.
"Haha, I got it."
Yang Ji smiled lightly, raised his right foot, put it into the stirrup, and climbed onto the horse's back easily.
The night attack of the "Tianyin Sect" was just an interlude. Neither Chen Shi'en nor Meng Shenji and others took it seriously.
Mounting their horses, the group of people galloped non-stop on the top of the mountains, heading all the way to Langya County Mansion.
This time, the road was much calmer. After experiencing this incident, the five of them were all more vigilant. The places they passed were the kind of places where it was not easy to leave footprints.
However, the "Tianyin Sect" seemed to have suffered a lot, as no trace of them was seen for several days.
Seven days passed without any danger. Standing on the top of the mountain from a distance, everyone finally saw the "Langya County Mansion".
"What a big city!"
Seeing the majestic and majestic city on the horizon, Yang Ji was secretly surprised. Seeing this famous city, Yang Ji's first feeling was that it was huge.
Yes, huge!
Compared with the "Pingchuan City" that Yang Ji had visited, "Langya County Mansion" was at least ten times larger. The outer city walls shone with metallic light and were taller and more solid, enough to make most people
The top "warriors" are intimidated by this. Never think of crossing over the city.
And inside the city, there are many buildings, terraces, halls and pavilions, which are more simple and thick, giving people a sense of history.
Seeing this city, even those who have never left the county will immediately know what "the head of a county" means.
But what surprised Yang Ji the most were the huge "blast furnaces" that were hundreds of feet in diameter. They towered over the majestic city one by one, reaching straight into the sky and spitting out thick black smoke.
"Hey, is this your first time seeing Langya County? Is it spectacular? Have you seen those city walls? This is different from those in the county and township. During the construction process, the city walls here were specially blended with steel. Even warriors can't even think about it.
You can't move at all. After committing a crime, it's even more impossible to fly over it."
Fang Bai said hehely, looking very familiar, obviously he had been to Langya County before.
"Brother Fang, what are those blast furnaces?"
Yang Ji suddenly pointed to a towering chimney in the city and said curiously.
"Ha ha……"
Fang Bai smiled and was about to speak when he heard Chen Shien's voice next to him:
"That's a steel furnace. It's the place where the imperial court refined steel. Counties in various continents can produce huge quantities of high-quality refined iron because of this steel furnace, which saves a lot of manpower and time. The steel produced by this steel furnace
After that, it will be hammered by skilled and large numbers of craftsmen, and a large amount of fine iron will be produced in a short period of time."
Chen Shien has the reputation of "Wu Xiucai". He has been to Langya County, so he is as familiar with it as Fang Bai. He has even been here more often.
"It turns out this is a steel furnace."
Yang Ji was secretly surprised.
The quality of the "fine iron" in the county is better than that of wild blacksmiths in the countryside, and the quality of the "fine iron" in the county is better than that of the county. But in Zhoufu, the grade and texture of the "fine iron" are
It's higher.
Everyone knows this.
When Yang Ji came to Jin'an City, he once heard the merchants who traveled north and south saying that the reason for this phenomenon was that the county government had the secret of special refined iron and steel.
As for what it was, they couldn't explain it clearly. Yang Ji didn't expect that it was because of these "steel furnaces".
Looking up again at the large chimneys spewing smoke, Yang Ji's eyes suddenly became different.
"The military department of the imperial court is in charge of the Steel Furnace. It is heavily guarded and a large number of strong men are stationed there. The imperial court has ordered that anyone who approaches the Steel Furnace rashly will be killed on the spot, regardless of mistake. - Every place has
There are some taboos, and the Steel Furnace is a forbidden area in Langya County. So when you are in Langya County, you must not approach that place easily."
Chen Shien's expression was serious, and there was a warning in his voice.
"Yes, senior brother."
Everyone responded quickly, even Fang Bai.
"Let's go, this mission is no small matter. I guess people from other sects have arrived in advance. Let's go quickly."
Chen Shien pinched the horse's belly and galloped away.
…
"Langya County" is no small matter. The official road alone is extremely wide and can accommodate more than eight carriages driving together at the same time.
The merchants on the road came and went, and the Luo Posts kept coming, like a colony of ants.
Yang Ji slowly rode his horse, observing as he walked.
Although "Jin'an City" belongs to "Langya County", speaking of it, this is the first time Yang Ji has arrived at the county seat of Langya County, and it is impossible not to be curious.
The prosperity of Langya County is far inferior to that of Jin'an City or "Pingchuan City". It is several levels behind.
"That merchant put the things away without even covering them or covering them up, yet what he sold was just fine silk."
Yang Ji was secretly surprised when he saw a carefree businessman sitting on the front of a carriage.
In counties and villages, all that is sold is cloth. The better ones are cloth decorated with flowers and colors, which is called "brocade". I have never seen any high-quality silk like this.
Rumor has it that these fine silks are spun from the finest silkworm species, and top craftsmen are selected to weave them one by one. The process is very complicated and meticulous.
One meter of cloth often requires skilled craftsmen to weave for more than three months.
This kind of thing is very exquisite, rare, and very expensive. Generally, only extraordinary dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and businessmen can afford it and use it.
And this person just pulls a cart and doesn't care. It seems that what he is selling is the most common thing.
Moreover, Yang Ji glanced around and saw at least several such businessmen.
"This is the county government's confidence!"
Yang Ji sighed secretly.
This kind of thing may be rare in counties and villages, but in a county where the truly wealthy gather, it is an extremely common best-seller.
"A county's government really has the atmosphere of a county's government. It cannot be compared with other places."