The guard hesitated. "It's much more powerful than gunpowder, but it doesn't seem to be gunpowder. It's too dark to see clearly. It's a pitch-black thing..."
It was the same as if he hadn't said anything. King Nan Gu gritted his teeth and said, "Waste!"
"Go! Tell them all to wait inside the hall!"
This "they" refers to the elders and ministers who rushed over after hearing the news.
The guards quickly retreated.
King Nan Gu tidied his clothes and paused before going out. Instead of going into the hall, he went to the side.
Erzhu Huaji and Tudola were imprisoned inside.
After hearing the news of the high priest's death, Tudora's last hope was shattered. She lay on the bed with a dead heart, as if waiting to die.
If Erzhu Huaji had not forced her to eat every day, Tudola would have died long ago.
King Nan Gu strode in without even glancing at his daughter whom he had once doted on like a treasure. He simply waved his hand, and the guards behind him immediately stepped forward and subdued Erzhu Huaji.
"Father?"
A look of doubt flashed in Erzhu Huaji's eyes, but King Nan Gu had no intention of explaining to him and left without saying a word.
The guards dragged Erzhu Huaji out.
"Father? What are you doing? Tudora..."
"She'll catch up in a moment."
The voice of the Southern Gu King sounded extremely cold and eerie. Erzhu Huaji felt his heart tighten and dared not speak again.
He was forced all the way into the hall. He heard the noisy sounds and saw the panic expressions on everyone's faces. Erzhu Huaji's ominous premonition became stronger and stronger.
What on earth happened?!
A man stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, according to the people along the way, they are heading towards the dense forest and will probably arrive by daylight tomorrow."
"We've also investigated the hidden Apocalypse people. They all came in when we were looking for gunpowder. The miasma in the dense forest was still thick at that time. It's impossible for them to get in alone. Someone must have led the way for them!"
Who can lead the way for them?
There was only the witch doctor who suddenly came back and disappeared again.
Moreover, it was he who brought the envoy of revelation to see the high priest that day.
Bai Yan!
He shouldn't have withdrawn his men at that time!
King Nan Gu clenched his teeth.
There was no point in being furious at this moment. King Nan Gu suppressed his anger and said, "The city gate has been breached, the army has already caught up, Shan Tai is dead, and the army cannot be without a leader."
Everyone hung their heads in dejection again.
But this time, they didn't have the right to choose. The Southern Gu King said directly, "Gongta, you have the most experience under the Great Elder. This time, when you lead the troops, you must..." He paused for a few seconds before saying, "You must cease fire."
???
Everyone raised their heads in unison, trembling with fear.
What is needed? A truce?!
Shouldn't we make sure to take the heads of those two people?
King Nan Gu said calmly, "When the Tianqi envoy first arrived, he said he just wanted an explanation. Erzhu Huaji and Tudola will go with you. As long as they agree to a ceasefire, Nan Gu will not pursue their lives or deaths!"
!!!
Erzhu Huaji, who was being pressed aside, suddenly raised his head.
Does this mean you should give up on them?!
"Father! They killed Clo and the high priest! If you ask for peace now, wouldn't that be...?"
The guards serving on the side raised a cloth and covered Erzhu Huaji's mouth.
Nan Gu Wang was initially reluctant to leave, but Erzhu Huaji's accusations dispelled his feelings. He stood up and said, "This matter is urgent. You must leave immediately."
He took a few steps and paused. "Oh, right, it will take some time to get there and back. To avoid any accidents, I'll take care of Amusa myself. You can go with peace of mind."
Gunta's hands hanging at his side suddenly tightened, and the snake on the crutch also raised its head slightly, with its pupils erect.
"……yes."
…
Having witnessed the power of gunpowder in front of the city gate, the Nan Gu army did not dare to get too close, and Jiang Zhiyu and others also slowed down.
After taking Jiang Zhiyu's detoxification pills, Casas' will has returned to clarity.
However, his body had not recovered fast enough, so he could only ride on the same horse with Jiang Wenjing for the time being.
Everyone kept silent in tacit agreement.
The scene on the city wall was blocked and could not be seen clearly, but judging from the attitudes of the people in Nan Gu and the poisonous insects attracted by his dripping sweat, Jiang Wenjing could basically imagine what Casas had experienced before.
No wonder he didn't care and even looked forward to Nan Gu's demise.
They arrived at the entrance of the dense forest in silence. Xiao Mingye and his companions had been waiting there for a long time. Just when he thought Bai Yan had betrayed them, a soldier exclaimed in surprise, "Here he comes! Is that Censor Jiang?!"
Xiao Mingye looked up and heard the rumbling sound of horse hooves. A group of people were galloping towards him.
"Line up!"
The army immediately took up its stance.
Xiao Mingye's expression, which was originally somewhat vigilant, gradually softened as the troops approached.
Everyone stopped in front of the army. Xiao Mingye was about to speak when he saw them turn their horses' heads, as if waiting for something.
After a while, the sound of chaotic horse hooves could be heard.
The Nan Gu army had already drawn their crossbows, but their pupils suddenly shrank when they saw the dark crowd on the opposite side.
How is that possible?!
How did they get out of the dense forest? !
The unbelievable fact made them take a few steps back. Without a leader, they were like a group of dragons without a leader, and they moved their steps hesitantly.
"Retreat! Report to the king!"
One person spoke, and everyone immediately retreated.
Only when the Nan Gu Army disappeared from view did Jiang Zhiyu and the others dismount.
"What took so long? What happened? Why didn't you take action just now?"
Xiao Mingye couldn't help but ask.
"It's a long story. I didn't take action because I had to prepare first. Otherwise, when the fight started, I'd be cursed and not only would I have to deal with outsiders, I'd have to deal with my own people as well."
Xiao Mingye: "..."
He shut his mouth.
He had already experienced the horror of the dense forest once, and he didn't want to experience the horror of the poisonous insects again.
"What are the casualties?"
Xiao Mingye sighed softly: "Before the battle even started, we've already lost a hundred people."
Only Bai Yan led the team. The miasma in the dense forest was pervasive. Even with multiple protections, there would always be people who could not make it out.
There is nothing anyone can do about this.
If the dense forest was really that easy to enter, Nan Gu would probably have ceased to exist long ago.
Jiang Zhiyu nodded.
Several people entered the main tent together.
Casas knew his identity and did not follow him in. He just found a stone and sat down.
He took a deep breath, his face looking happy. After a moment, he lifted up his robe and looked at the tattered clothes with regret.
If I had known that, I wouldn’t have worn this that day!
but……
Casas' eyes were fixed on the patrolling soldiers.
The clothes they are wearing look pretty nice too, I want them!
The patrolling soldiers walked without looking around, but they could all feel a pair of eyes following them like a shadow.
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