After confirming that it was correct, the man in black robe cleared his throat and said: "You all came here with the Black Jade Order, and so do I. However, my mission here today is just to activate your respective Black Jade Orders for you.
Order. Your real mission has just been unlocked in the Black Jade Order. You can read relevant information from the Black Jade Order at any time. If you are not a cultivator, you only need to put the Black Jade Order on your forehead.
We know the follow-up mission. As for the reward we agreed upon when accepting the mission, after completing the mission, you can take the Black Jade Order to the Wanbao Pavilion in the capital of Ruohan Kingdom to receive it."
"Aren't you the one who invited us here?" The little man named Hu suddenly spoke up, asking the question that was on the minds of many people present.
"I'm not." The man in black robe shook his head and said, "I just received the task to activate the Black Jade Order for everyone and arrange the itinerary for everyone. There are still three days before departure. It is recommended that everyone get to know each other first and cooperate in the future.
Cooperate. As for the rest, I don’t have any more information to tell you!” After saying that, the man in black robe ignored everyone’s gazes, gave everyone a clasped fist and saluted, then turned around and went to the inn to find shopkeeper Tong...
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After the man in black robe left, the eighteen people present couldn't help but look at each other, and no one spoke for a while. Although they were all guests who had stayed at the Juxian Inn in the past few days, the road in Jianghu was dangerous, and many people would not do it without reason.
There were too many interactions with strangers, so until the man in black robe called him out, everyone didn't even know that they were all here for the same mission.
Loose cultivators like Qu Wuming have participated in similar group tasks in the past, but the composition of the participants in those tasks was very pure - they were all cultivators. And among the eighteen people present, Qu Wuming could tell at a glance
, most of them are just ordinary people. Except for the new old man who can't see his cultivation for a while, the cultivation of the other few should be on par with his own, about the same.
After a while, the old man who was the latest to arrive was the first to break the silence. With a wave of his hand, he created a transparent soundproof barrier, covering all eighteen people inside, and then he raised his hands and said: "Since
The master of the Black Jade Order has given orders to the people arranged by him, so let me introduce myself first. My surname is Wei and my name is Yi Xian. I make a living by divination. I came all the way from Xianding City. This is my disciple Mo Tong.
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Sometimes, it's like this when strangers meet. As long as someone starts talking, the others will no longer remain silent.
The man surnamed Hu who wanted to tease Tong Xiangyu before said: "My surname is Hu, my last name is Ba. I come from Tianfeng City."
Not far away, three men with dark skin and weathered faces were startled when they heard this. One of them, the leader, clasped his fists and asked: "But Mr. Hu Ba, who is known as the 'Pangolin' in the world?"
"No talent, I'm the one below." Hu Ba cupped his fists and returned the greeting, "I wonder who this dear friend is?"
"I have admired you for a long time!" said the person who asked the question, "My surname is Chen and my given name is Yulou. These two are my brothers, Chen Baolou and Chen Bilou."
Hu Ba was shocked when he heard this, quickly put on a smiling face and said: "It turns out to be Xiling Sanchen! Disrespectful!"
At this time, another person on the side couldn't help but introduce himself to his family and said: "I have admired Pangolin Hu Baye and Xiling Sanchen for a long time! I didn't expect to meet them for the last time today! Our three brothers are Hou Jinfa and Hou Jinhai from the Xishan Sect.
,Hou Jinbo.”
After hearing this, Hu Ba and the three brothers of the Chen family looked towards the three people and saw only Hou Jinfa and Hou Jin.
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Hai and the other three are all of medium build and have ordinary looks, but their temples are bulging high and their eyes are shining. It is obvious that their internal strength has been cultivated to a good level! However, Hu and Chen know that this Xishan Sect
Although the Hou brothers are highly skilled in martial arts, they are not kind people. They may not be able to count the number of murders they have committed.
Hu and Chen returned the greeting with a somewhat perfunctory clasp of fists, not at all the same enthusiasm as when they greeted each other just now.
The three brothers of the Hou family couldn't see what those people were thinking. They felt that their hot faces were against their cold butts, and there was a trace of displeasure on their faces. Hou Jinhai muttered in a low voice: "They are all fucking tomb robbers, really.
Do you think you are a senior? Humph!"
At this time, several more people introduced themselves one after another. Although they were all from different parts of the world, they were all well-known figures in the same industry. Everyone quickly became familiar with each other, and some even joked: "We are a group of people."
If people gather together, they can sweep all the ancient tombs in the Eastern Continent, right? Haha..."
After a while, the old man Wei Yixian, who previously claimed to make a living as a fortune teller, interrupted everyone's greetings with a smile and asked: "I wonder what the names of these fellow Taoists are?"
When Qu Wuming heard this, he cupped his hands and said, "Qu Wuming."
"Han Ling'er."
"Yue Huaqun!"
"Mo Heng!"
"Zuo Songchan!"
"The poor Taoist Ding Xian."
After Ding Xian, the last one, had finished reporting his name, Qu Wuming bowed his hands to him and secretly sent a message to Han Ling'er beside him: "I'm afraid I really have to visit the tomb this time... Those four are all casual cultivators.
Experts who often go to explore the secrets of ancient tombs. I heard that in the past they mainly moved around the East China Sea coast and the Kingdom of Buddha. They were all loners and rarely cooperated with others in the past. Unexpectedly, this time they were all recruited by the master of the Black Jade Order.
Come over here."
Han Ling'er sent a message and said: "I feel like I'm the worst in cultivation, and I'm still an outsider... Brother Qu, you have to take care of me!"
"That's natural." Qu Wuming said, "However, this combination is indeed a bit strange. It is rare to hear of monks and ordinary people teaming up to explore the secrets. Moreover, I have never heard of any ancient tombs in the vast desert.
It's a secret realm... I really don't know who the master of this Black Jade Order is. The mission given this time is very vague. Forget it, once it comes, let's make peace with it and wait and see!"
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Three days later.
I don’t know what kind of benefits the man in black robe promised to Tong Xiangyu of Juxian Inn. When everyone was preparing to set off at the agreed time, they saw shopkeeper Tong walking out with two cooks. Behind him, there were several big cars pulled by the waiters.
, the car is filled with various things for desert trekking.
"Huh? From the looks of it, is it possible that shopkeeper Tong wants to set off with us?" Hu Baye saw this and hurriedly approached with a smile on his face.
"That's natural." Tong Xiangyu was wearing a tights, showing off her slim figure to the fullest, making her even more heroic. Outside, she was wearing a huge hooded cloak with a style hanging around her waist.
A simple broad-edged sword. The two cooks behind him were also dressed for a long journey, wearing cloaks and each carrying a sword. "The employer said, let us ensure your food, clothing, housing and transportation along the way. Hu Baye will not
Do you think you can walk into this vast desert with just a package? Haha..."
Tong Xiangyu smiled, and the cool courtyard in the early morning seemed to be illuminated all of a sudden.
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A ray of sunshine came in, which made Hu Baye and many people behind him feel excited. Even Han Ling'er, who always thought that her appearance was unparalleled, felt a little ashamed. Hu Baye laughed and said: "That's great.
!With shopkeeper Tong accompanying us all the way, no matter how long the journey is, we will never feel bored!"
"How come your mouth always looks like honey? You have tricked many little girls, right?" Tong Xiangyu rolled her eyes at Mr. Hu Ba, then looked around at everyone and said, "There are dangers in the vast desert, and sand pirates are rampant.
, I also ask you to unite sincerely along the way, and avoid quarrels and disputes over trivial matters. I know that several of the team are masters of Taoism, so please take care of me along the way!"
As he spoke, his eyes fell on Qu Wuming intentionally or unintentionally, and then he cupped his fists and saluted several monks.
"Shopkeeper Tong is so polite!" Yue Huaqun, one of the monks, said with fists in his hands, "Don't worry, with us here, ordinary bandits in this desert are nothing to worry about."
"Then I'll help you all!"
Yue Huaqun looked at the carts of equipment and supplies in the courtyard. He saw that they were all buckets, dry food, wine barrels, firewood, tents, etc., but there were no horses or other camel beasts. He suggested with a smile: "Shopkeeper Tong, I
How about storing these supplies in my storage ring, and I take everyone into the desert on a flying magic weapon? This way, it saves time and trouble, and also avoids the pain of sandstorms."
"It's necessary!" The old man Wei Yixian waved his hands beside him and said, "If you want to go deep into the vast desert, you must not take a flying magic weapon. I specifically warned you about this during my mission."
"Huh? Is there anything else?" Yue Huaqun frowned slightly.
"Don't dare to deceive Fellow Daoist Yue." Wei Yixian said with a smile, "Besides, the master of the Black Jade Order seems to have made arrangements..."
As he spoke, Wei Yixian raised his hand and pointed, only to see that the man in black robe who had come to convey the mission had arrived in the courtyard. He patted the spirit beast bag on his waist, and after a flash of light, there were already twenty-one more people in the courtyard.
A sand camel beast.
I saw that those sand camel beasts were very burly, a bit taller than the horses that we usually see. They were covered with long dark yellow hair, and their four hooves were as wide as cattail fans. At a glance, they looked like they could be in the desert.
A strange beast that travels long distances.
The guys at Juxian Inn hurriedly stepped forward, carefully took away a few sand camel beasts, put reins on them, and tied the cart... At first, a few people were a little timid, fearing that these giant beasts would suddenly go berserk and hurt themselves. But
Soon after, it was discovered that these sand camel beasts were completely different in temperament and appearance. They were extremely docile and submissive no matter how they were manipulated. Then they let go of their hands and feet and started working. In a short time, twenty-one of them were put to work.
The sand camel beasts are all packed up.
At this time, the black-robed talents clasped their fists towards everyone and said: "Everyone, according to the requirements of the master of the Black Jade Order, I have a few words to remind everyone: whether you are a cultivator or not, you must act together on this trip, and do not take any unauthorized actions on the way.
Leave the team! As for guiding the way, I’ll leave it to Mr. Wei Yixian!”
"You're welcome, you're welcome!" the old man hurriedly said in return, cupping his hands.
"In that case, I wish you all a safe journey!"
Twenty-one sand camel beasts lined up in a row, striding forward, forming a rare sight in Juxian Town. The black-robed people and many ordinary people who had never seen such a sand camel beast in their lives,
I have been watching these sand camel beasts disappear into the desert on the horizon...