There were also many poisonous insects around Tong Wen Yao. They were hiding under the thatch and in the cracks of the bricks, and were shivering.
Even she could feel Guaiguai trembling slightly. Tong Wenyao couldn't help but wonder who the person opposite was. Of course, there were more poisonous creatures than just scorpions and rats, there were also some poisonous spiders and snakes, all of which crawled out from behind the old man, trying to find a safe place.
The soldier who was eavesdropping nearby did not react in time and was bitten on the thigh by a poisonous snake. A poisonous spider spun silk down from the ceiling above and began to gnaw on the soldier's head. A large number of poisonous insects crawled out of the dungeon. Seeing this, the soldiers ran away directly, and some even ran to tell the high priest.
Even Tong Wenyao began to experience sporadic attacks from Gu worms. The poison she carried was like a deadly lure, attracting even more Gu worms. She realized this and simply tossed the poison into the aisle. Suddenly, a pile of Gu worms gathered there, licking the poison. This brief respite gave her a moment's rest.
She wanted to open the dungeon and escape, but it was locked and she couldn't get out. After the poisonous insects finished eating, they looked at her with gleaming eyes. She had no choice but to take out poison from the space and sprinkle it on the aisle.
This went on for a while before the poisonous insects retreated quietly. However, the poisonous insects that had just escaped from the dungeon had not yet eaten their fill. They bit anyone they saw and gnawed them madly. When the high priest arrived, he frowned and looked into the dungeon. He found that most of the ones that came out were new poisonous insects, so he was not so worried. He was just worried that the older poisonous insects inside would crawl out.
The elderly are beyond his control and are even prone to violent outbursts.
"Ah, ah!" The painful sound beside him brought him back to his senses. He hurriedly patted the antlers of his white deer, and then let it go forward to control the poisonous insects. He muttered a spell, and the hair on the white deer gradually turned black with the spell. Every step it took would leave a black mark on the ground.
Those poisonous insects had already felt the oppression in their hearts and were trembling. The black deer began to swallow the poisonous insects one by one into its mouth. The color of its body would become darker, and even the antlers on its head would slowly grow.
In prison,
Tong Wenyao originally didn't want to bother with the old man, but when she saw him pounding his fists against the wall, she frowned, her heart broken, yet she also lamented the unfairness of fate! She couldn't see if there was any bleeding, but she could smell a sweet scent. Even Guaiguai almost couldn't stand it and wanted to crawl over her hand.
The poisonous insects that had originally calmed down rioted again because of the old man's blood. This time, the poisonous insects did not flee from the old man's position, but instead crawled to the place where the old man smashed the wall. The faint candles in the cell illuminated the space. Under the wall of the old man's cell, there was a group of poisonous insects snatching the old man's blood. This scene shocked her greatly.
Although the poisonous insects also fought for the poison just now, it was not as intense as this. Some poisonous insects would die at any time and anywhere just for the blood dripping from the old man's hands.
But the old man suddenly fell down for some unknown reason.
Seeing this, Tong Wen Yao could only take out tools from the space, unlock the door, and walk out. The straw in his cell was moldy, and the poisonous insects all moved away from her when they saw her come in. When she got closer, she found that the old man's hands and feet were tied with iron chains. Looking at the chains sticking to his skin, it was obvious that he had been bound by these chains for at least several years.
She was on guard as she took his hand to feel his pulse. What surprised her was that even when she shook the old man's hand, the iron chain didn't make any sound. This made her curious about what kind of iron chain it was that made no sound.
He reached out to wipe the smooth iron chain, and after carefully looking at the patterns on the chain, he discovered that the chain was made of basalt. Who on earth was the old man in front of him? That man actually used the finest basalt to make an iron chain for him?
This basalt is hard to come by. Sometimes it is due to weather reasons, proportion problems, or poor materials. All three are indispensable, otherwise it cannot be cast. The finished product is also called dumb iron, which is liked by people in the martial arts world. Many people also like to use basalt as hidden weapons because it is not easy to make noise, and the chance of assassination will be greatly increased.
The old man's hands were withered and bony. She placed her hand on his wrist and felt his pulse, frowning. He had been malnourished for a long time, and his body had been severely damaged. Logically, he should be in his forties, but looking at his appearance, she thought it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was in his fifties or sixties! Furthermore, being in this prison for so long made him prone to illness.
However, just when she was a little confused, the old man lying on the ground suddenly opened his eyes and looked at her, which startled her. She realized that the old man's eyes were white. After waving her hand in front of him, the old man suddenly said, "I can see, you have something to eat!"
After the old man started talking, Tong Wenyao took out a cake from her pocket. This was something she had taken from Huawu's residence. She was worried about being caught, so she didn't panic because she had food on her. The old man saw that she was taking her time to take the food, so he snatched the cake from her hand and quickly stuffed it into his mouth, filling his cheeks. As he ate, he sighed, "I haven't had such delicious cakes in a long time." After saying that, he said with a smile, "It would be even more perfect if we had a roast chicken like this."
Tong Wenyao really couldn't understand the old man in front of her. He seemed cool and carefree, but who knows if he would commit suicide next time! But she thought, if she stayed alone in such a dim room, she might go crazy.
The old man glanced at her, then at the lock on the corridor, and asked, "Can you open the lock?" Tong Wenyao didn't answer him. She stood up, patted her clothes, and said, "What is your relationship with the man who controls the black deer outside?" The old man looked strange, and said with a hint of regret, "That's my apprentice!"
She was not surprised when she heard it. She only realized it after entering the prison. She remembered that when she was in Bailu County, she was unconscious because she encountered someone who could control the poisonous insects. Now she met a person who raised poisonous insects on the island. It was hard not to think of the time in Bailu County. However, she was a little disappointed. The old man in front of her was not the one who controlled Xuanlu, but someone else.
However, she thought that if the person in front of her was raising poisonous insects, then there must be someone on this island who could control them, so she opened her mouth to blast him.
She had been staying in Hua Wu's residence making medicine for the past two days and had not gone out to inquire about anything. She just opened her mouth to test it, but she didn't expect the old man to tell her directly.
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