Chapter 3545

"Okay, there's no need to say anymore.

Xiaoyao, help me look after the cave. This is a Thousand Miles Sound Transmitting Talisman. If you have any urgent matters, you can release this talisman. This Bronze Pillar Country is only two thousand miles in size. This talisman should be able to reach you. "Xiao Hua took out a Thousand Miles Sound Transmitting Talisman and gave it to Qin Xiaoyao.

Qin Xiaoyao received the Thousand Miles Sound Transmitting Talisman and carefully put it away. He then reminded, "Master, Jade Mountain is on the other side of the Bronze Pillar Country. It's more than two thousand miles away. Master must be careful."

"This old man knows!"

With that, Xiao Hua waved his hand and the pegasus flew out from the space. "Slurp slurp …" Once the pegasus came out of the space, it immediately emitted a faint white brilliance. The pegasus spread its wings and emitted a white light. It even raised its head and let out a long neigh that shook the surroundings.

"Master, take care!" Qin Xiaoyao hurriedly bowed and saluted, "This disciple respectfully sends Master off."

With a wave of Xiao Hua's hand, Liu Yi and Wang Bifei flew up from the ground and landed on the neck of the Heavenly Horse. Xiao Hua also got on the Heavenly Horse. Then, Xiao Hua patted the Heavenly Horse's neck. The Heavenly Horse's four hooves stomped on the ground as it flapped its wings and soared into the sky. Not long after, the Heavenly Horse's brilliance turned into a small dot. Only Xiao Hua's singing voice could be heard in the entire Black Cloud Ridge: "The Black Cloud Ridge's battle formation has been completed. From now on, the Dao Gate has a foundation.

"Respectfully sends Master off …" On the Black Cloud Ridge, whether it was seeing the pegasus' brilliance or hearing Xiao Hua's singing voice, everyone respectfully shouted.

"Aiyo …" Only Qin Xiaoyao raised his head from the ground and hurriedly raised his hand as if he wanted to remind Xiao Hua. Unfortunately, Xiao Hua's figure had already disappeared. Qin Xiaoyao could only mutter in his heart, "Master, you're flying in the wrong direction!"

Early morning several days later, on the other side of the Bronze Pillar Country's capital, the sun shone down. The city walls of the Bronze Pillar Country looked especially mighty under the sunlight.

Under the warm sunlight, teams of heavily armored soldiers patrolled back and forth with weapons in their hands. These soldiers had tense and serious expressions on their faces, as if a great battle was about to break out.

"Open the city gate …" Below the city wall, a loud and clear voice sounded. "Rumble …" The city gate made a heavy sound as it was slowly pushed open. The small merchants and peddlers who had been waiting outside for a long time were about to rush in with their wooden carts. The carts were filled with vegetables, chickens, ducks, and other things. They were all goods that these merchants relied on to make a living.

"Wait …" An extremely imposing roar sounded from within the city gates, followed by the sounds of horse hooves and armor. Several groups of soldiers wearing the same type of armor as those on the city walls rushed out from within the city gates under the lead of several mounted officers, blocking these merchants outside the city gates.

"Sir, sir, what are you doing?"

The merchant in front was an old man who was pulling a cart of vegetables. The vegetables on the cart were abnormally fresh, and there were even some sparkling dewdrops hanging on the leaves. "This little one has to deliver vegetables to Master Wang in the western part of the city!

He wants to entertain guests today. If this little one's vegetables aren't fresh and miss the master's feast, this little one can't bear the responsibility! "

"Shut up!"

The officer in front of the horse scolded, then raised his head and said, "This official is under the orders of the Ministry of War. From today onwards, this official will guard the east gate. Everyone coming in and out must be inspected by this official …"

"Sir!

Inspect what?

This little one passes through the east gate every day to sell chickens and ducks at the market in the eastern part of the city. If you don't believe me, you can ask the old guard at the gate … "Behind the old merchant, the middle-aged man pushing the cart of chickens and ducks was somewhat dissatisfied. Even the chickens and ducks on the cart started to quack.

For a moment, the entire area outside the east gate was in chaos.

"Pa!

All of you, shut up! "

The officer waved the horsewhip in his hand and said angrily, "Right now, we are at war. For the safety of our Bronze Pillar Country, and for your safety, the Ministry of War has ordered that not only the east gate, but also the other three gates of the capital city.

Maybe there are spies from the enemy countries among you, you … Is there a weapon hidden in your vegetables? "

"Aiyo …" "Sir!"

The old man's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly shouted, "Take a look for yourself. This little one is a native of the Bronze Pillar Country. How could I possibly do something that would let down the Bronze Pillar Country?"

"That's right, sir. This war isn't just a matter of a day or two. It's already been hundreds of days. What does it have to do with us?

I heard that the Jiang Country was already exterminated by the king. Who dares to go against my Bronze Pillar Country? "

"What is it?

You don't even dare to let me check? "

The officer looked at the noisy crowd and laughed sinisterly, "Instead of saying so much here, I've already checked it."

"Sir …" The old man in front of him smiled bitterly, "It's not that this little one doesn't dare to let you check, but the problem is that this little one's vegetables …" Alright, sir, please be gentle with them, just like how you treat your own wife, okay?

This is all copper coins … "

"Shut up for laozi …" The officer waved the horsewhip in his hand, but he was only threatening him and did not really whip him. Then, he ordered the soldiers beside him, "Quickly go and check!

Don't let go of the suspect … "

"Yes …" The group of soldiers responded and rushed into the crowd like wolves and tigers. These soldiers were not as kind as the officers. Immediately, the sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking could be heard. The seemingly fresh vegetables turned into ruins in a moment. The old man at the side was distressed to protect them, but he was not as strong as the soldiers. After the soldiers checked randomly, they waved their hands and let him pass. They then rushed behind the old man. The old man was about to cry and stood there without moving.

When the officer saw the old man blocking the city gate, he frowned and shouted, "Old man, why aren't you hurrying to deliver the vegetables?

Although this dish is a bit messy, it doesn't affect its consumption. Even if Master Wang doesn't want it, you can still sell it at the market! "

"Sigh, Sir!"

The old man said with a sullen face, "Vegetables can be sold at the market for thirty copper coins. This little one woke up so early to give them to Master Wang. He was kind enough to give this little one thirty-three copper coins.

Today, this little one has messed up Master Wang's matter, so don't think about sending food to him in the future … "

"It's only three copper coins, why are you complaining again?

Look at how you're blocking the people behind you! "A young officer at the side roared and was about to wave the horsewhip in his hand.

"Stop …" The middle-aged officer shouted and stopped the young officer's recklessness. He took out a few copper coins and threw it to the old man, "We're guarding here for the safety of our Copper Pillar State. There are many people entering the city, so we can't treat them as gently as we treat our wives. This is laozi's compensation for you. Take it and quickly scram into the city. Don't block the way.

Go and tell that so-called Master Wang that the vegetables today were ruined by Lieutenant Situ Ming. If he respects laozi, then you won't be in trouble. If he looks down on laozi, then laozi can't do anything about it! "

"Yes, yes …" The old farmer beamed with joy. He quickly picked up the few copper coins scattered on the cart and stuffed them into his pocket. Then, he hurriedly pushed his small cart and rushed into the city gate.

"Lieutenant Situ …" The officer at the side didn't understand, "Although the old farmer's vegetables were messed up and damaged, they can still be sold at the market after peeling off the leaves and sprinkling some water on them.

It's only three copper coins.

He's obviously … "

Without waiting for the officer to finish, Lieutenant Situ waved his hand and said, "No need to say more. It's just three copper coins. To you and me, it's pocket money. To this old farmer, it's just a day's worth of food. Giving it to a beggar is also giving it to him. At least he won't be blocking the city gate."

"Yes, Lieutenant is wise!"

The young officer complimented and then looked at the mess outside the city gate. He whispered, "Lieutenant, what's going on today?

Why did the Ministry of War suddenly want us to guard the four gates?

Aren't there still four military commanders above the four gates?

They have strong soldiers and strong horses. What kind of situation have they not seen before?

Furthermore, when the army left the country and my king personally led the army, the capital city wasn't so vigilant.

Could it be that something happened?? "

"This …" Lieutenant Situ hesitated slightly. He raised his eyes and looked to the left. Other than the two of them, there was no one else. He whispered, "Gao Peng, this is only for me to tell you. You can't say a word to anyone else!"

"Lieutenant Situ, don't worry.

Don't you know what kind of character I have? "

When the young man named Gao Peng heard this, his eyes lit up. He lowered his head and whispered a reply.

Lieutenant Situ nodded. "Actually … it's not considered a secret. Furthermore, it's been almost a hundred days. Although the six ministries in the imperial court requested for it to be kept a secret, paper can't hide fire. Even if I don't say it today, you will know sooner or later."

Lieutenant Situ's words made Gao Peng's heart itch even more. He anxiously asked, "What secret?

You actually want me to personally investigate the people who enter the capital city? "

"The Grand Tutor is dead!" Lieutenant Situ accidentally looked to the left and whispered.

"Ah??

What?

The Grand Tutor … "Gao Peng was indeed still a young man. His eyes flashed with an expression of disbelief as he cried out in surprise!

"Do you want to die!"

Lieutenant Situ raised his hand and covered Gao Peng's mouth that was beside his ear. He angrily said, "If you want to die, don't implicate me!"

"Lieutenant, Lieutenant …" Gao Peng hurriedly apologized and lowered his voice. "It's all my fault!

It's not that I was careless!

This news … cough cough, it's really too shocking!

The Grand Tutor's divine abilities are incomparable. He's already an immortal on the land!

How is this possible? "

"Hmm, not bad. You still have some knowledge. You didn't ask me if the Grand Tutor died of illness …" Lieutenant Situ nodded slightly and seemed to be praising him.

Gao Peng smiled and said, "I'm just too surprised. I'm not brainless.

Anyone who thinks about it, with the Grand Tutor's divine abilities and today's battle formation, how could he have died of illness? "