Suddenly, he heard Yu Wenyi and Helian Changji shouting loudly. They were about a mile away in the north. Chi Yan had no choice but to go back. He walked quickly through the stone forest based on his memory. Suddenly he remembered something. When he saw a small loose stone pillar, he pushed it down with all his strength.
, for a while smoke and dust were everywhere in the stone forest.
Chi Yan pushed and ran in the direction of Helian Changji, and soon found the distressed two people. They had lost their way in the stone forest. Yu Wenyi was even more afraid that his soldiers would lose their way after entering the stone forest.
Chi Yan said to Yu Wenyi: "You just went to a high place to call, right? We have only gone four or five miles deep. You can continue to climb higher and let all your soldiers retreat. Those who are lost should stay where they are and listen to our call."
Then exit together."
Yu Wenyi had no choice but to climb up a stone pillar more than 20 feet high and shouted loudly according to Chi Yan's request. Helian Changji saw Chi Yan returning empty-handed at the foot of the stone peak. He knew something was wrong, but he still asked without giving up:
"Master, didn't you catch me?"
Chi Yan said: "Well, that horse is much better than our Tianju. I was careless, but I sent a flame dart, and the thinner one was hit by my dart. It seems that it is not going to work. The other
One of them ran away, and I guess that horse may not be able to get out. We knocked down all the stone pillars that could be knocked down along the way, trapping them to death!"
"Master, can you think of another way to capture that taller guy alive? I found that the inner energy he used is very similar to my Hua Zhen Gong, and he also has superb swordsmanship. If you really catch him, maybe you don't have to fight anymore.
My sick master is troubled, and my father's wish may come true soon!" Helian Changji still wanted to seize the last glimmer of hope.
Chi Yan shook his head and said: "It's too risky. The stone forest inside is denser and higher. If you continue to follow it, you will probably be trapped in it. Even if you can get out, it won't take a day or two. We still have important things to do that the emperor has told us to do."
, I can’t afford to delay! When I entered the valley just now, I left footprints on the ground with every step I took, and the stones on the ground became harder the further in, so I can’t leave any traces with each step!"
Helian Changji said sadly: "Then let them fend for themselves inside? What if Tianju finds a way out of the mountain?"
Chi Yan said with a straight face: "Exit first." The three of them followed Chi Yan's footsteps when he came in, while calling the soldiers rushing in from the surrounding area, and slowly exited the stone forest, not forgetting to knock down the loose stone pillars along the way.
This makes the road in the stone forest here even more difficult.
The three of them took hundreds of soldiers who had entered the stone forest and retreated outside the inclined gate, and asked the soldiers who were laying the slope to climb over the stone wall to stop what they were doing. Yu Wenyi counted the number of people and then reported to Helian Changji:
In two days, a total of 127 people died and 46 people were seriously injured in the Yulin Guard. The food and grass they carried were sufficient. Although they could not be replenished by the Keji people, because the number of people traveling with them decreased, there was still enough food left.
The people walked to the first small country in the Western Region four hundred miles away. It was still within the sphere of influence of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, so obtaining supplies would not be a big problem.
Both Yuwen Ge and Zhan Tiancheng's injuries were not serious. When Helian Changji came out, they had finished bandaging everything on their bodies like rice dumplings. Fortunately, the two of them had deep internal skills, and most of the sword energy that had entered their bodies had already been wrapped.
After being forced out, except for the excessive bleeding and a somewhat disfigured face, I should be able to recover my skills within a few days.
It was also because they were too trusting. If they could work together to build a barrier immediately, they wouldn't be in such an awkward situation. But what they regret most now is not wearing protective armor! Thanks to He Qizhou and Xu Mu's weak skills.
, if each of them had another connection, after this move, there would be almost no hope for the two of them to survive.
Helian Changji saw that the two of them were fine, so he came over and said: "Those two thieves escaped into the stone forest with the help of Tianju, but one of them was killed by Lord Chiyan, and the other one was probably injured quite a lot.
Now that piece of stone forest has been sealed by Master, the little thief who escaped is extremely important to me, Da Zhou, because I have to lead a team to the Western Regions, so I hope one of you can stay and capture him alive and bring him back to the capital! I
I’ll ask you for merit in the capital!”
Yuwen Ge immediately said: "Junior brother Tiancheng, please stay. Although senior brother is seriously injured, as the deputy head of the Fire Hall, I should continue to run with the prince!"
Zhan Tiancheng didn't want to stay and take risks. It was obvious that Nan Qi had discovered the way through the mountain. If a few more masters appeared, he would have no chance of survival. He hurriedly said: "Brother, how dare I compete with you for credit? Besides, my skills are low.
, if two or three of the Nan Qi masters who escaped in came out, I wouldn't be able to defeat them. The Huo Hall is the main attacker, and the Jin Hall is the main guard, you see..."
Yuwen Ge's expression changed and he said: "I am just the deputy leader of the Fire Hall. Naturally, I cannot call you, the captain of the Jintang. Let the prince make the decision. I will obey the prince's instructions!"
Zhan Tiancheng said hurriedly: "I am willing to listen to the prince's orders!"
"Then it's up to you, Mr. Ganzhan. If you need anything, just tell General Gongsun. We'll be waiting for your good news when we come back." Helian Changji said harmoniously.
"Yes, I humbly accept my order." Zhan Tiancheng glanced resentfully at Yuwen Ge, who was pretending to be nonchalant, and respectfully replied to Helian Changji with clasped fists. However, both arms were wrapped with gauze ribbons. After moving a little, his face twitched exaggeratedly.
Live up.
Helian Changji just pretended not to see it and said: "Okay, Mr. Zhan, I will treat you as if you have issued a military order. You should take good care of your injuries first and don't rush in immediately. Remember, we must capture that person alive!"
"
Zhan Tiancheng secretly cursed and farted. After you leave, I will pat my butt and leave. Chi Yan can't do anything. Oh, let me catch him? The worst is to change the court in the future. There is really no way to be like Yuwen Pavilion in the future.
A conscientious guy to work with.
However, Zhan Tiancheng understood that he still had to pretend, so he limped towards Gongsun Yi, who was busy directing the soldiers to prepare their equipment, and asked the other party to allocate him fifty soldiers and sufficient food, water and grass.
Gongsun Yi waved his hand and gave him only a horse that had been captured from the Keji people. He said that with this horse, he would not be afraid of getting lost in the mountains. Then he gave him half a month's worth of grain and grass, and the rest.
None at all.
This was also expected by Zhan Tiancheng. He pretended to be embarrassed and turned around to leave. But halfway, he was stopped by Chi Yan. Zhan Tiancheng asked with a smile on his face: "What are the instructions from the Imperial Master?" Tianlong Sect
The protector also held the title of National Master in the Zhou Dynasty, so Zhan Tiancheng honored him with this title.
Chi Yan said: "Captain Zhan, I'm afraid that the young prince didn't make it clear. I'll tell you again. If you don't capture the escaped man alive, it will be very detrimental to you!"
Zhan Tiancheng's heart sank and he asked, "What do you think the Imperial Master said?"
Chi Yan asked: "Think about it, if the Yulin Guards suffered such heavy losses this time, do they need to find someone to punish them?"
Zhan Tiancheng said hurriedly: "Then what do you want me to do? The masters of Nan Qi are very powerful, and He Lianshun has pushed the Nakeji tribe too far..."
Chi Yan said: "If you and Yuwenge can restrain Li Zhong early, if you can rush up the stone beam quickly and don't let others push down the boulder; if you can prevent the other party from using that sword move... what do you think of us?
Will there be such a big loss?"
"But, but why does it have to be me?" Zhan Tiancheng asked unwillingly with cold sweat breaking out on his back.
"Then are you going to let the young prince take the blame himself, or are you going to accuse me and Gongsun Yi in front of the emperor?" Chi Yan asked in a dark voice.
"I, that's not what I meant."
Chi Yan said: "Are you talking about Yuwen Pavilion? Didn't you say that the Golden Hall is the main guard and the Fire Hall is the main attacker? The responsibility of guarding the young prince during this trip should have fallen on your Qinglong Temple Golden Hall! Besides, you don't want to think about it.
How many people in the court are named Zhan? How many are named Yuwen? Do you think he is only half a rank higher than you?"
"But, if we really want to punish someone, even if the Yuwen family is extremely powerful, it's impossible to accuse me of a higher crime than Yuwen Pavilion, right?" Zhan Tiancheng was already a little panicked.
"This sentence is a bit funny coming from the mouth of you, the captain of Qinglong Temple. Don't you see this kind of thing rarely? Remember that your family members are all in the capital. Don't use any tricks. You might not be able to catch anyone.
Someone will be killed!" Chi Yan threatened.
"But, Gongsun Yi only gave me a horse and half a month's worth of food and grass, and he didn't even give me a soldier. How can I say that a few small soldiers are of no use? You can see for yourself if I can give you dozens of them."
?'Such words make me angry. How can I find him in such a big mountain in half a month? Imperial Master, why don't you talk to General Gongsun again..." Zhan Tiancheng begged.
Chi Yan said: "I can give you the food and grass for another half month, and I can also point out the direction of their escape. There are my footprints in the first five miles as a mark, but you have to explore the rest by yourself. Don't you Qinglong Temple look down on Nan Qi?
Jinyiwei and Wuchasi? Let us see the true capabilities of Qinglong Temple!
Let me tell you this, if you catch that man, his horse, sword, and inner armor will all be yours. If you exchange anything for money, it will be enough for you to enjoy for a lifetime, and the young prince will also give you another reward, Yu Lin
We will not hold you responsible for any of Wei's failure.
But if you can't do it, then I'm sorry, someone will always bear the responsibility for the loss of personnel! Also, the reason why I chose you instead of Yuwen Pavilion is because the young prince is more willing to trust you. The Yuwen family has to plug in everywhere
One kick, the young prince will not give him such an opportunity."
When he thought of Tianju, the sword and the indestructible armor, Zhan Tiancheng, who was originally extremely disappointed, suddenly his eyes lit up. He had worked hard step by step to get to this position. How could he obtain these treasures without working hard?
But there was still a trace of unwillingness in his heart, and he asked: "Then why does the young prince still want to ask Yuwen Pavilion?"
"Hmph, it's just to give the Yuwen family a little face. I've been verbose with you so much just to make you understand one thing. The young prince will not raise useless people, nor will he treat meritorious ministers badly. If he is not in a hurry
Hurry, I will keep this opportunity for myself!" The last sentence was exactly what Chi Yan was thinking, and he was extremely regretful that he could not capture those two people alive.