After Xia Qiu and Ouyang Xiaoleng left, Qianqi and Lingyu also said goodbye and went back to rest. The Auxing Star Palace instantly became deserted due to the departure of the teenagers.
Behind the plum blossom screen, Ouyang Yong, who was smoking a pipe and pot on the Arhat bed, looked solemn, while Wang Yue and Ouyang Hongye, who were sitting opposite him, were also thinking. Only the warblers and birds outside the window are still tireless. Although it is almost evening, their calls are still coming and going, which can't help but be a little annoying.
In the end, Ouyang Hongye couldn't hold back what she was thinking, and said to Ouyang Yong: "Master Yong, that child Xia Qiu is not good at lying. Elder Cheng personally summoned her to see the stone demon Yanming and avoided others. The reason must not be like her. It was so simple what was said to us later.”
"According to Elder Cheng, what exactly the prophecy of Shi Yao Yanming is kept secret even from him. I think this is because only Xia Qiu himself can decide whether to tell others about the content of the prophecy. I taught you before Xia Qiu has been very familiar with her personality for some time, and I am afraid that this prophecy is related to whether she is willing to sacrifice her personal interests to fulfill the entire plan." Ouyang Yong is also troubled by Xia Qiu's affairs, and has experienced many challenges. After hearing Ouyang Hongye's words, he expressed his worries.
"If this is really the case..." Ouyang Hongye hesitated.
"The reason why she didn't tell the truth is probably because she didn't want her decision to be interfered with or hindered by others. Although she has not been a signator of the blood pact for a long time, her ability and awareness as a signator are obvious to all. All we can do is to protect her safety as much as possible, so you must personally take command of the overall operation this time." Ouyang Yong said with a solemn face. He knew in his heart that Ouyang Hongye's demon power had not fully recovered at this time, but so At the critical moment, only he can hold the position.
"Even if you don't tell me, I will follow them. The formations of strange formations are interconnected. If the formation materials in the last city are not removed, all the previous sacrifices and efforts will be in vain. Qingyun is very resourceful, can we Success depends on this chance, so just leave everything to me!" Ouyang Hongye replied with a firm look.
"Okay!" Ouyang Yong kept nodding, quite satisfied with Ouyang Hongye's answer. Then he turned to Wangyue and asked, "Based on your previous observations while lurking around Qingyun, do you think there is anything we need to pay attention to in our plan this time?" Where is it?"
When it was time to use his brain again, Mochizuki couldn't help frowning and holding it in for a long time, he finally said: "Chilemir is a desert city. If you want to enter the underground city, you must pass through the desert. Although I have not seen it in person, I have heard from other Qingyun people around me. My subordinates have mentioned monsters like Sand Ghost, saying that they are secret weapons specially prepared by Qingyun to prevent the Royal City’s army from attacking.”
As soon as Ouyang Hongye heard the name Sand Ghost, he immediately became nervous and asked: "Sand Ghost?! Is it that kind of monster with a body like a cone, wearing a copper ring armor, and is good at sneaking into the desert for sneak attacks?"
"Exactly! This kind of monster is transformed from the ghosts of monsters or animals that died painfully in the desert, so they have deep resentment. They have no eyes or noses and feed on sand, so they can move in the sand for a long time and appear and disappear. Well-known, let me think about how to deal with it." Ouyang Yong responded, stroking the beard on his chin.
Ouyang Hongye thought for a while and said, "I do have a person here who may be of use."
After hearing this, Ouyang Yong suddenly became energetic and asked: "Who is it?"
"Cang Scorpion from the intelligence team. As far as I know, the Scorpion Demon's ability to move and fight in the sand is not inferior to that of the Sand Ghost. However, he is definitely no match for the other party alone. He must be given some time to return to the clan to organize a team. A team." Ouyang Hongye replied quickly.
After listening to his words, Ouyang Yong smiled and nodded and said: "Your intelligence team is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. After successfully breaking through the formation from Fire City this time, Xiao Leng must let Xiao Leng reward them well!"
Mochizuki thought for a moment and added: "The terrain in the underground city is not complicated, so it is inconvenient to hide."
"This is both a disadvantage and an advantage to us, because it is difficult for us to hide, and it is difficult for the other party to set up traps." After Ouyang Hongye finished speaking, he looked at Ouyang Yong.
"That's right! My only worry now is that Qingyun is hiding some other incredible monsters besides the Sand Ghost." Ouyang Yong proposed another possible situation.
"This is exactly what I'm worried about! Fire City is his last card, and this guy is definitely not someone who plays cards according to common sense!" Ouyang Hongye said in agreement.
"I think the time has come to send out large-scale troops. You should select five hundred elites from the Royal City troops and the Demon Horse Cavalry Regiment to go with you. In this way, you can concentrate your efforts on dealing with Qingyun's generals, and Handing over the miscellaneous soldiers to them can also scare the restless elements in the royal city, and the best result may even make the other party fall into disarray." Ouyang Yong said without hesitation.
"How can such a large team cross the desert?" Ouyang Hongye was a little confused.
"I have been prepared for this. During this time, I have used my connections to mobilize more than a thousand Shatuo beasts. They will be waiting on time at the edge of the Chilemir Desert for your use." Ouyang Yong replied calmly.
He had long thought that Qingyun might have thought that Wang Cheng did not dare to send troops rashly, and he had taken considerable risks in making this decision. When the second elder Shi Wangcheng came to him that day, he had told him his thoughts and persuaded him to join him in guarding the royal city while the Demon King Fox and part of the army left.
After a detailed analysis of other possible situations, they set the departure date in three days.
During the entire operation, Xia Qiu will be at the center of the large team, and Ouyang Hongye will also provide special protection for her together with Wang Yue and several teenagers; the detailed topographic map of the dungeon was also drawn by Ling Yu and Wang Yue and copied into several copies. The portions are distributed to each department; the Demon Horse Cavalry Regiment, which is good at fighting while riding, will serve as the charge team, with Ouyang Xiaoleng and others in the center, and the elite troops of the Royal City behind.
The only thorny issue is whether Cang Scorpion can recruit enough warriors from the clan within three days. Although the scorpion demon clan is aggressive, it is difficult to control it. But if they really encounter a sand ghost, their help is indispensable.
Ling Yu's tail feather has been healed and reborn, and Yu Xiujin has been able to use it again. He may be more eager than others to return to the dungeon this time. The guilt towards Leng Ai has become his heartache these days, and he is also worried that the entire Paradise will be implicated.
Qianqi was still depressed because of the closer relationship between Xia Qiu and Ouyang Xiaoleng among Qingyang's party. He simply locked himself in Ouyang Yong's library and looked for ways to enhance the power of weapons formed by hydration devices, although it was nothing. Harvest, but the whole person became calm because of it.
Ouyang Xiaoleng and Xia Qiu had already returned to the Demon Realm King City the day before departure. Their date that day made them blush every time they thought about it. After leaving the amusement park, they went to the Huayu Western Restaurant where they had been to celebrate Ouyang Xiaoleng's birthday the previous year. They were still sitting in the same seats, and the boss recognized the young couple at once. He deliberately I gave Xia Qiu a green rose.
This was the first time she saw green roses, so she asked her boss: "What is the flower language of green roses?"
My wife said kindly: "It is said that green roses are flowers that only exist in the sky, and this flower also symbolizes the eternal love that exists in the sky. Bless you!"
The music playing in the restaurant was so romantic all night, and the boss even gave us dessert after the meal. Everything is like the fragrant green roses in the hands of Xia Qiu, so dreamy and beautiful, and therefore a bit unreal. The kiss before parting is no longer as brief as a dragonfly touching the water. Ouyang Xiaoleng kisses his soul mate for a long time for the first time, Indulge in each other's sweet scent. The little fox doll was left at home by Xia Qiu. She wanted to stay more concerned about this world, so that she would redouble her efforts to return here.
The departure deadline came in a blink of an eye, and everyone was ready to go, but there was still no reply from Cang Xiezi. Just when Ouyang Hongye wanted to discuss with Ouyang Yong whether to postpone the departure time, Lao Liuhua Pigeon of the intelligence team flew to Chenji Palace to deliver the news that Cang Xiezi had gathered a team and would fight with the Wangcheng army in the Chilamir Desert. Together, everything is considered ready at this point.
These days, the army's frequent formations and training in the royal city have attracted attention, and everyone is speculating on which city such a large-scale operation is targeting. Although he had already ordered all departments to keep quiet, it was still difficult to stop the news from spreading like wildfire. Ouyang Hongye was not worried about this. He had tried his best to adjust his condition to the best. Before getting on the demon horse, he, Ouyang Xiaoleng and others said goodbye to Ouyang Yong who came to the gate of Chenji Palace to see them off.
"My king is entrusted to you!" Ouyang Yong said, patting his shoulder heavily.
"Yes!" Ouyang Hongye slowly moved his head. He felt how much trust Ouyang Yong placed in this hand, and he would never let down this expectation. He flew onto his horse, turned around and asked Ouyang Xiaoleng beside him, "Can we set off?"
"Let's go!" Ouyang Xiaoleng grasped the horse's rein and responded.
As soon as he finished speaking, the departure horn sounded. In the royal city, both sides of the road they passed were crowded with the residents of the royal city who came to find out. They were all shocked by this mighty team. One by one, Amazement written on his face. The large flag with a silver fox-shaped totem held by the Demon Horse Cavalry Regiment at the front of the team flew wildly in the morning light and made a loud banging sound, like a marching drum beating on everyone's heart.
The young men on horseback smiled at each other, and Xia Qiu's heart was no longer filled with the previous pain and entanglement. In Ouyang Xiaoleng's eyes, she felt the power that was constantly coming from him. Qianqi's clenched fists waving towards her and Lingyu's charming eyes narrowed were both so inspiring to her. Her companions were by her side, and miracles might be like every one. He appeared in front of her when she was on the verge of despair for the first time, giving her a light to break through the darkness.
She told herself that she would.