by Zhi Bai
He looked at An Zheng's back as he said this, then turned around and left.
After Embroidery Palace's people left, the other powers did not stay any longer. An Zheng had left looking like he was riddled with injuries, so he didn't bring anything from the Gao Family with him. Now that the old woman was dead, it would be difficult for him to find out anything more about the Gao family. Now that the most worrisome person of the Gao Clan was dead, these powers were relieved.
He'd always thought that the Gao Family would wait for the right moment to counterattack. But who would have thought that the Gao Clan was only that strong on the surface.
An Zheng and Du Shoushou supported each other as they walked back. It was unknown who clapped first, but the people who were cleaning the corpses of the children started clapping one after another. There were people from the Board of Justice, people from the Military Department, people from the Fanggu and even the people from the Tiantong Palace.
Du Shoushou held An Zheng's shoulder and asked: "Are your injuries serious?"
"It's not heavy."
"If it wasn't heavy, why did you push me down …"
"It has to look a little similar."
Du Shoushou: "If you use that lousy bell of yours to pin me down next time, I won't be finished with you."
"Where's the good old man?"
"In my arms."
"Sleeping again?"
"Meow ~"
good old man came out from Du Shoushou's embrace and touched An Zheng's body with his little claws.
An Zheng laughed: "Little thing, just you."
Du Shoushou asked: "What do you mean?"
An Zheng twitched his mouth at the Blood Pearl on his wrist. "Something fell into my hands, let's go quickly."
Du Shoushou: "Good stuff?"
An Zheng: "I don't know how good it is, we'll talk about it when we get back."
At the same time, in the Tiantong Palace.
In the Sky Protection Hall, An Chengli looked at Swallow King who was sitting on a chair and reading a report, and then looked at Nie Qing who was standing not one inch behind Mu Changyan. He kept having the feeling that these two people were very strange, especially Swallow King. Even though he looked very calm, there was something in his eyes that made him feel afraid. This was just a feeling, but it made An Chengli make a decision.
This was a decision that had never been made, no matter how dangerous or difficult it was.
An Chengli lowered his head: "Your majesty, this servant will take a look. An Zheng is over at the Gao Clan side, this servant is worried that something might happen to him."
Mu Changyan raised his head and looked at An Chengli.
Seemingly hesitating for a moment, Mu Changyan nodded his head: "Go … Tell An Zheng to take care of everything for him, and I will count on him in the future. "
An Chengli nodded his head: "This servant will be going now."
He took a bow and lowered his body. Then, he stood up, carefully looked at Mu Changyan once more, and then, he turned and walked out of the room.
The moment An Chengli left, Mu Changyan tilted his head and said to Nie Qing, "This guy actually hid his strength so deeply that even the empress dowager was tricked by him. Go, leave him be. Kill him first, then you can go and find An Zheng … He really did not expect that there would be such a great harvest. It turned out that An Zheng still had a Mu Family's bone blood descendant in his hands … Hahahaha, even the empress dowager didn't know. I must keep the child for the time being, and Her Majesty thinks I do not know what she thinks? You can use me now, so be nice to me. "When I'm useless, I'll die faster than anyone else."
"So... Nie Qing, we have to find a way out for ourselves. The child was a big bargaining chip, a priceless one. If the child falls into my hands, then I will have another choice. "
Mu Changyan laughed sinisterly: "A child, perhaps you'll tip the scales... Good news, great news! Kill An Zheng and bring the child back. "
Chapter 248 - Undying
An Zheng and Du Shoushou supported each other as they went back to the Heavenly Awakening Sect. On the way, An Zheng almost completely crushed Du Shoushou. Du Shoushou said that this scene was a little exaggerated when he reached the door. An Zheng said that it was fine, but next time, he would bring a bag of chili sauce and sprinkle it on it. Du Shoushou said that you think I'm stupid, but isn't the smell of chili sauce stinging my nose?
After the two of them entered the door, An Zheng made Du Shoushou find both Xiao Liu'er and Xiao Liu'er. Pulling the curtains, he had his men pretend to send water back and forth. After An Zheng washed up, he had his men pour the blood out, and there were probably a lot of people secretly watching Heavenly Awakening Sect.
"Oldman Huo, look at this."
An Zheng retrieved an item from the Blood Pearl Bracelet and handed it over to the Old Huo.
Old Huo was originally in a daze, but after seeing that thing, his eyes immediately widened.
"You … This luck, why is there another Purple-Rank Divine Artifact? "
An Zheng shrugged his shoulders: "If I wanted to say that I picked it up, you wouldn't believe me. This is after all a fight, don't make it so easy."
Old Huo took it and read through it carefully. The more he read, the more surprised he became. "Tsk tsk tsk tsk."
An Zheng: "Master, speak your mind."
Old Huo said: "This is indeed a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact … and it's one of the earliest Purple-Rank Divine Artifact, the name of which should be "Undying to Beat". "
"What lousy name is this?"
Du Shoushou curled his lips: "It's not that I want to say it, even if it's a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact, this name is too rural."
The Old Huo laughed, and the more he looked, the more spirited he became: "An Zheng, did you use a Depressing Sword?"
An Zheng nodded, "Yes."
Old Huo said: "It is natural that this thing cannot defeat the Depressing Sword, because this thing is not used to attack but is used to escape. The old lady from the Gao family obviously didn't know how to use this item. However, in the entire world, there are less than three people who could tell its origin and use with a glance like me. One was living in seclusion while the other was serving in the Da Xi palace. That's right … If you say it like that, An Zheng, when will you give me a raise? "
An Zheng sighed: "My lord..."
Old Huo laughed complacently: "That old lady from the Gao Family used this thing to fight your Depressing Sword head on. That would simply be a waste of a natural resource. If she knew the use of this thing, you wouldn't be able to kill her. This thing should have been created over 900 years ago. The one who built it is called Xu Muyun. "
Qu Liuxi said: "I know, Xu Muyun was a master blacksmith 900 years ago, at that time, there was no one who was stronger than him."
Old Huo looked at Qu Liuxi with admiration: "That's right... 900 years ago … When our First Pin Hall was just established, Xu Muyun was one of the two founders of the First Pin Hall. However, because he had a conflict with another founder, he left in anger. After he left the First Pin Hall, he went sightseeing and was quite at ease. Afterwards, he met his confidant of his life, Guo Fanghe, at the Chicken Cry Mountain. "
Du Shoushou asked: "He's also an outstanding person, right?"
The Old Huo shook his head, "No, Guo Fanghe is a woodcutter. When he was young, he saved a red-crowned crane, and after it was treated, he released it. Everyone in the village calls him Guo Fanghe. Guo Fanghe was from a poor family. He had never attended school, nor had he ever read a book. His parents had left early, and he had grown up eating a hundred meals. However, this person was very knowledgeable. Since he was very young, he knew that he could not go to someone else's house for free. Thus, he had taken a machete to chop firewood when he was five or six years old. No matter whose family he goes to, he eats only one meal a day, and he pays for it by cutting wood a day. "
Du Shoushou could not help but give him a thumbs up, "This is a true man!"
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br /> The Old Huo continued to speak, "When he turned fourteen, Guo Fanghe no longer went to eat at the other families in the village. Instead, he went out to look for work. Every morning, he would go to the town to sell a load of firewood. After that, he would find some odd jobs in the town so that he could support himself. When he was seventeen, he met Xu Muyun in the market. At that time, Xu Muyun had eaten breakfast at the market, but had forgotten to bring money with him. Those who buy breakfast are not allowed to let him go. Xu Muyun put down a red rank treasure for you to exchange for breakfast? "
Du Shoushou sighed: "How willful."
The Old Huo laughed: "But the person who is selling breakfast, how could he possibly recognize a treasure of the Red Rank? He just thinks that he is a freeloader and won't let him go no matter what. Just in time, Guo Fanghe passed by, selling the firewood for five big bucks, barely enough for him to use for a day. Seeing that Xu Muyun had been stopped, he sold the five big bucks for breakfast. What kind of person was Xu Muyun? How could he just accept someone's favor for free? Thus, he took out that red rank treasure to thank Guo Fanghe. Guo Fanghe didn't say anything, he just took his carrying pole and left. "
Du Shoushou sighed again, "How willful."
Old Huo rolled his eyes at him: "Xu Muyun felt that there was something different about this Guo Fanghe, so he followed him. The two of them chatted along the way. Although Guo Fanghe hadn't read any books, his speech and demeanor were very graceful. At that time, Xu Muyun was almost seventy, and Guo Fanghe was only seventeen years old … No one would have thought that a friendship between two people of such an age would end up like this. "
He looked at Du Shoushou: "Do you want to hear more willful things?"
Du Shoushou nodded his head as if he was pounding garlic: "Think about it, Oldman Huo, quickly tell me."
The Old Huo continued to speak: "Then, Xu Muyun actually stayed in Guo Fanghe's house. However, his status was too high in the past, so of course he wouldn't work part-time with Guo Fanghe. Guo Fanghe did not mind. Every morning, he would go out and sell his food to buy two people's meals. If they didn't have any income one day, the two of them would starve together. It didn't matter if it was raining or cloudy days, Guo Fanghe would never be lazy at home. It doesn't matter if it's raining or cloudy skies. As long as Guo Fanghe comes back, Xu Muyun will give Guo Fanghe a treasure. "
"He stayed at Guo Fanghe's house for 360 days. During this period, they starved together quite a few times. After all, at that time, he was still in the middle of the war, and his life wasn't something that could be found everyday. Since Xu Muyun didn't say who he was, Guo Fanghe didn't ask. As long as the two met, they would have endless words to say. Until three hundred and sixty days later, when the Great Xi Empire sent people to find Xu Muyun. "
"Xu Muyun told Guo Fanghe, if I sell the things I gave you, it'll be more than enough for you to spend for several lifetimes. Guo Fanghe said, "If you won't sell a single one, you will have to travel far, and you are old. It is impractical to travel back and forth for thousands of miles." Perhaps there will never be a day where we can meet again for this parting. Thus, I will keep all the things that you've given me. If one day I get married and have children, I will tell my children to keep them and pass them on from generation to generation. "
Qu Liuxi's eyes suddenly lit up, "Ah! So this is the origin of the three hundred and sixty treasures. "
Old Huo made a sound of acknowledgement: "Xu Muyun is even more respectful to Guo Fanghe and told him that since you're raising me for 360 days, why not follow me and support you for 360 days? Guo Fanghe was silent for a while before he said, "I'll go with you, but I don't need you to raise me. I can support myself." Afterwards, the two of them returned to Da Xi together. Guo Fanghe went out to look for work, and would stay at Xu Muyun's house at night. Only after arriving at Da Xi did he find out how high Xu Muyun's status was and how many luxurious homes he lived in. However, he still went out every day to find work to support himself. Even though he's eating coarse food, he still doesn't care about what Xu Muyun does. "
"360 days later, Guo Fanghe bid farewell and left. No matter how much Xu Muyun urged him to stay, he wasn't willing to. Xu Muyun then said, "You've lived here for 360 days. I've used 360 days to make you something that belongs solely to you." You must not show this to anyone, it will bring you trouble. Guo Fanghe nodded in agreement, and Xu Muyun gave him this. "
Old Huo shook the thing in his hand: "Don't die."
After drinking a mouthful of water, he continued, "This thing also has a name, Gao Yi Dao. There are two uses for it. The reason it can be considered a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact is because its greatest function is to replace it. "
An Zheng asked: "I have heard of this story before, I never thought that this would be the almighty law that has been rumored for a long time. I just heard that the person who can guarantee the use of this thing won't be beaten to death. However, we have never heard of its actual usage. "
Old Huo said: "Replacement is a substitute."
Gao Yiyi was an ordinary looking jade pendant. Perhaps it was because of Guo Fanghe's identity as an ordinary person, but Xu Muyun was worried that if the Purple-Rank Divine Artifact's aura leaked out, it would bring Guo Fanghe bad luck. As a result, when he was creating the Gao Yiyi Incantation, he hid his aura so that not even the average expert would be able to detect it. Looking at its shape, it was an extremely exquisite carved jade pendant shaped like a crane. It was very unique.
The Old Huo said, "The secret of this thing lies here..."
He pointed at Gao Yiyi's crane eyes. "A normal magical equipment needs to drip a drop of blood to recognize its owner. However, only Guo Fanghe and Xu Muyun knew about this. It wasn't a blood stain, but tears. If tears fall into the eyes of the crane, it can be considered as me recognizing you as master. "
He passed it to An Zheng: "Try it?"
An Zheng shook his head, and handed it over to Xiao Qi Dao: "This is a new toy for you."
Du Shoushou laughed, "You sure are willful enough. A nine and a half year old child with a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact hanging on his body."
An Zheng said: "Didn't Oldman Huo say it? This secret art's Qi is concealed, ordinary experts will not be able to discern it. Besides, who would have thought that there would be a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact hanging on the wall in Xiao Qi Dao. "Come, teardrop, this is your exclusive toy."
Xiao Qi Dao was a little worried. "What if I can't cry?"
Du Shoushou suddenly raised his hand and pressed down on Xiao Qi Dao's nose. This action made Xiao Qi Dao feel uncomfortable, and tears flowed down his face. Qu Liuxi and Gu Qianye then stopped Du Shoushou and started to beat him up. Du Shoushou laid there hugging his head and said: "Hurry up, otherwise fat grandpa's beating would be useless."
An Zheng held onto Gao Yifeng as he caught the Xiao Qi Dao's tears. A moment later, Gao Yiyou released a faint purple brilliance. However, that brilliance quickly disappeared and did not last for even a second. Furthermore, even during the instant that purple light surrounded them, the aura of a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact did not appear. Xiao Qi Dao rubbed his nose and ran over to stop Gu Qianye and Qu Liuxi: "Don't hit Big Brother Fatty, he's doing this for my own good too."
Gu Qianye straightened her hair: "I know he is doing this for your own good, if there's nothing else, we can call him for a bit more …"
Qu Liuxi retracted her hand, "Mn, mn … "I was just playing for a bit …"
Old Huo allowed the Xiao Qi Dao to hold onto the profound formula: "Take this, you don't have to do anything else, of course you don't need to take it, as long as you carry it with you. The probability of it being triggered is one hundred percent. Otherwise, how could it be called a Purple-Rank Divine Artifact? "
Then he pointed at the Xiao Qi Dao and said to Du Shoushou: "Hit him."
Du Shoushou: "I won't!"
Old Huo: "Could it be that I can let you injure Xiao Qi Dao?"
Du Shoushou straightened his clothes a
nd stood up: "Then no!"
The Old Huo sighed, "Then I'll do it myself. You guys have spoiled Xiao Qi Dao too much."
He fumbled in his sleeve and pulled out a dagger. It looked shiny and shiny. He told Xiao Qi Dao to come over, then suddenly stabbed at Xiao Qi Dao's stomach. Although the few of them knew that Old Huo wouldn't really hurt him, they were still shocked.
But right at that moment, the Xiao Qi Dao disappeared.
A "pu" sound was heard.
Old Huo's dagger stabbed into a piece of wood. No one knew where that wood came from.
Chapter 249 - Nie Qing
Everyone was stupefied as they stared blankly at the human-shaped piece of wood.
Du Shoushou swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty: "This thing is a divine tool, if in the future Xiao Qi Dao were to take a woman like Xiao Yezi, he wouldn't be afraid of getting beaten up."
Gu Qianye glared at Du Shoushou, causing him to immediately submit and shrink back: "But you're beautiful, beauty is justice, no matter how bad your temper is, you're still beautiful."
Gu Qianye: "Heh … "Heh."
Du Shoushou: "Rice Flower Sesame, Thousand Layer Cake, Fried Cake, Sugar Gourd, Five Spiced Beef …"
Gu Qianye's eyes slowly narrowed into a curved line: "Alright, I'll forgive you if I buy every single one."
Du Shoushou: "I'll buy it all. You can even buy my shop if you want me to."
An Zheng: "I suddenly don't want you to manage the money for me anymore."
Du Shoushou: "Can you be more loyal?"
An Zheng: "Buy one more copy."
Du Shoushou nodded immediately: "No problem!"
An Zheng pointed at Qu Liuxi: "Give it to her!"
Du Shoushou snickered.
Old Huo shook his head and laughed at them. "You youngsters …."
An Zheng: "But Oldman Huo, where did Xiao Qi Dao go?"
Old Huo slapped his forehead, "Aiyo, I forgot about something important. This secret technique is of the wood attribute. Take a look around the courtyard. "
Before he could finish his words, the Great Mother Ye led the Xiao Qi Dao in: "Um … What was going on? How did the Xiao Qi Dao suddenly come to my room? "