The so-called "Monster Catching Emperor's List" is a notice written by the Holy Emperor on the spot, that is, Taizong Li Shimin, calling on people in the world who can "get both" to capture the pig monsters that harm the people and poison all living beings. It is written on the imperial list, "Anyone who surrenders to the pig demon will be granted a fief of ten thousand households, and will be given ten thousand gold. He will be called 'the best exorcist in the world', and you can drink with me in the palace!"
In fact, the imperial list had already left Chang'an, the capital, two days ago. However, with the speed of ancient news spreading, it did not arrive at the commercial building until today. It was posted and widely publicized not long ago. Yin Kuang and others were busy preparing for the dinner, and no one was in the mood to go out, so they didn't know.
After a rough explanation, Mr. Kong Kong said: "How is it? This news about me is worth the price of this meal, right?" After hearing this, Qian Qianqian on Yin Kuang's side muttered: "If you don't tell us, sooner or later we will I know that too." She was very dissatisfied with Mr. Kong Kong. Because half of the roasted whole lamb she carefully prepared went into Mr. Kong Kong’s stomach, and Yin Kuang didn’t even eat many pieces. She cursed secretly in her heart: "Curse you to be not only empty and kidney-deficient, but also stomach-deficient."
Mr. Kong Kong gently shook his fan and said with a smile: "How about it? The title of ten thousand households, the reward of ten thousand gold, the title of 'No. 1 in the world', the honor of drinking with the Holy One in the same hall...are you excited?"
Li Shuangmu said: "To be honest, we have already experienced the power of that pig-gang hyena. We have to admit that even if all of us add up, we are not its opponent." Young Master Kong said: "Look? You are being humble, aren't you? Can you The ferocious demon Zhu Ganghye's soul has been forced out, and even I can't help but look at you with admiration." Yin Kuang pointed to the empty seats and said: "Did you see that? They are the price we paid. Young Master Kong Kong, do you think we will be stupid enough to deal with that pig-gang hyena again?"
The purpose of Mr. Kong Kong’s visit is already obvious. He didn't know where he got the news that Yin Kuang and others had fought against Zhu Gangxi, so he came to the door and lured them for profit, hoping that Yin Kuang and others would deal with Zhu Gangxi.
"Isn't there still me?" Mr. Kong Kong patted his chest confidently and said, "You have fought against the pig demon, and you know what it can do. And my master's sword skills are unparalleled. If we work together, we can't deal with the pig demon. Can you catch me?" Qian Qianqian couldn't help but said: "You? Are your injuries healed?"
"It's just a minor injury, why bother... ahem... Where are your teeth?" Mr. Kong Kong coughed a few times and said, "This dish is quite spicy, I choked, I choked!" Qian Qianqian rolled her eyes, "What are you going to do when your injury is healed?" Are you still sitting in a sedan chair? Why don't you walk by yourself?" Mr. Kong Kong said "tsk", "This young master's style is also... Alas, why do you have such questions? This great wealth is right in front of you. With all your abilities, It would be a great pity to miss it.”
Yin Kuang glanced at Li Shuangmu, and then asked doubtfully: "Are you really going to deal with that pig demon?" Young Master Kong Kong said: "Of course. This pig demon is causing trouble everywhere, it is really annoying, I won't take it down if you don't take it down Even the food is not delicious." Qi Xiaoyun said in a nonchalant manner: "Young Master Kong Kong is very active in dealing with the pig demon. Is it also for Li Shimin's reward?" Young Master Kong Kong shouted: "You vixen, you don't know etiquette. , How dare you call the Holy One by his name... It doesn't matter, monsters don't know any etiquette or numbers. I won't argue with you."
Qi Xiaoyun hummed twice, but stopped talking back to Mr. Kong Kong.
Yin Kuang said quickly: "Let us think about dealing with the pig demon. After all, we suffered a big loss at the hands of the pig demon a few days ago. Several of our companions died from the pig demon. We have to be cautious."
Young Master Kong Kong said: "That's fine. But you only have one night to think about it. No matter how you answer, I will set off at midnight tomorrow. If you agree, we can meet at the west gate at midnight tomorrow."
After saying that, he summoned the fourth aunt and left the Yuelai Inn amidst the complaints from the fourth aunt.
After Master Kong Kong left, the others looked at Yin Kuang. Pan Longtao couldn't help but said: "Yin Kuang, look..." Yin Kuang interrupted him and said: "We won't talk about these things today. We will talk about everything tomorrow." Pan Longtao nodded in understanding. Indeed, today's atmosphere is not suitable for such annoying business matters.
They had almost eaten and drank, and everyone was busy packing up.
After the banquet, everyone went back to their houses.
In the corridor, Pan Longtao said to Hong Zhong: "Old Zhong, what are your plans for the future?" Hong Zhong said "ah" and said with a wry smile, "What are your plans?" Having made up his mind to leave the university, Hong Zhong suddenly didn't know what to do. Without the threat and urgency of death, he felt more relaxed than before, and it was still a bit difficult to adapt to it. "Probably... just go to Chang'an. Buy a house, purchase land, marry three wives and four concubines, and become a comfortable local landlord." Pan Longtao gave a thumbs up, "I have ideals." Hong Zhongqian smiled and then asked: "Old Pan, can I ask why you didn't choose to stay?" Pan Longtao blinked, "Why? I can't seem to tell. I have a feeling." Hong Zhong nodded, stopped talking, opened the door and walked in own room.
Pan Longtao murmured: "Pursuing a real enjoyment in a false world can only be done by people with brain problems."
On the other side, Qi Xiaoyun knocked on Tang Rouyu's door. The two girls sat opposite each other, their faces flickering in the flickering candlelight.
"I'm sorry, eldest sister," Qi Xiaoyun said after a moment of silence, "I know, I let you down."
Tang Rouyu smiled bitterly and sighed, "There is nothing to be sorry for. I am very incompetent as the eldest sister..." Qi Xiaoyun said: "No. In my heart, you have always been a good eldest sister. It's just that we... don't know how to cherish it, forever. Like a child who has not grown up, he only blames others and blames God for injustice when he makes a mistake, but he never knows how to find the reason in himself. It is because we are too naive."
Tang Rouyu sighed heavily and laughed at herself: "Think of the five sisters back then, but now... I am the only one left. Dead and scattered... Who am I to be a good big sister?"
"I have to stay!" Qi Xiaoyun said resolutely, "No matter what others think of me, whether they say I'm timid or greedy for life and afraid of death. Zhongli... It's my fault. It's me who is showing off my temper and irritating me again and again. Him. If it wasn't for me... If it wasn't for me, he wouldn't have died. I'm sorry for him... So, I want to stay. No matter how difficult it is, I want to find his reincarnation. I want to apologize to him personally and compensate him. he!"
"Xiaoyun..." Tang Rouyu smiled, stood up and walked to her side, holding her in her arms, "You have finally grown up. In this way... my sister can finally feel relieved..."
Qi Xiaoyun said "Wow" and burst into tears in Tang Rouyu's arms, "Sister... I miss him... I really miss him... Why, why does God do this to me... Wow wow wow..."
"Cry, you will feel better if you cry." Tang Rouyu patted her back, feeling sad.
After a while, Qi Xiaoyun stopped crying, "Sister, do you think we can meet again?" Tang Rouyu nodded and said, "Yes. As long as we have faith, we will definitely meet again."
"Um… "
A night of silence.
Early the next morning, everyone in Class 1237 gathered at the entrance of Yuelai Inn.
Qi Xiaoyun, Qiu Yun, and Hong Zhong still packed their bags and each took a horse.
"Take care along the way!" Yin Kuang raised his hands to the three of them.
"Take care!" Li Shuangmu said lightly.
"Have a safe trip," Qian Qianqian said.
Wang Ning said: "Don't die too early before you enjoy enough, otherwise it won't be worthwhile."
After talking to each other, Qi Xiaoyun and the others got on their horses, then handed over their hands to Yin Kuang and others for the last time, said "drive", and drove away with their whips raised.
It wasn't until they disappeared at the end of the street that everyone stopped watching.
Yin Kuang said: "Okay! They chose their path and walked on without hesitation. But the road in front of us is even more bumpy and bumpy, and we can't do it without the awareness of fighting for our lives. Come on, let's go in and discuss the next step. How to take the road."
With a "squeak" sound, Yuelai Inn closed its door again.
Let's say that Qi Xiaoyun and the other three came out of Shanglou City together. After galloping for a while, they came to a fork outside the forest.
Hong Zhong pointed to the official road in the northwest and said, "I want to go to Chang'an." Bai Xue pointed to the south and said, "I want to go to Miao territory." Qi Xiaoyun said, "I also want to find a blessed place to practice well. So. I’m heading southeast.”
"...Then, let's part ways here." Bai Xue said, "If we are destined..." Qi Xiaoyun said, "See you someday!"
Hong Zhong said: "Take care, classmate."
After bowing their hands to each other, they rode away.
"Finally... liberated!" Hong Zhong whipped his whip and shouted loudly.
However, at this moment, a black shadow suddenly burst out from the forest in the northwest. Hong Zhong on horseback was instantly alert. He turned around and saw a tiger-shaped black shadow rushing towards him with a gust of black wind.
Lightning fast!
"No… "
Hong Zhong screamed in his heart, opened his mouth, and even in order to breathe out, the tiger-shaped black night jumped over his head.
As soon as the tiger-shaped black shadow landed on the ground, it was suddenly a black tiger with dazzling eyes, and its entire body was burning like a flame. And in its mouth, it holds a human head...
"Crunch!"
As soon as the tiger's mouth closed, red and white fluid spurted out from between its teeth. Without chewing, he swallowed it into his stomach with a "gulu" sound.
Roar! !
The black tiger with dazzling eyes stretched out its body and raised its head to the sky with a thundering roar. The huge roar spread in circles, and the surrounding trees fell to the side.
Behind it, a headless corpse fell from the horse.
"what happened!?"
In Shanglou City, Lieutenant General Zhang, who was dressed in armor, was lying on the female wall and looking into the distance. His eyes flashed with light for a moment, and then he opened his mouth and roared, "Alarm! Sound the alarm! Monsters are attacking the city! Sound the alarm! Monsters are attacking the city! You , go and inform 'General Cheng'! You, go and summon all the city defense troops! You, go to the 'Exorcism Mansion' and inform 'Sanguang Taoist' so that he can be prepared! You... go to Kongkong Thatched Cottage and have a look, if If Master Kong is here, you must invite him here! Sons, instead of throwing away your lives, just fight for your life!!"
After yelling, Vice General Zhang lay on the female wall again, and saw a black cloud slowly moving towards this side in the distance, feeling deeply horrified and worried.
"Why...why do demons attack the city in large numbers!?"