Sudden credit grab
Everyone froze and remained silent for a moment, no one dared to touch that unlucky person.
Rong Yejin's expression relaxed, a smile played on his face, and he turned around and saluted the visitor.
Everyone realized what was going on and hurriedly saluted. Even Xie Jia and Jiang Jingbai just stood up and saluted silently.
Jiang Jingqian on the ground naturally did not move. He lowered his head slightly, with an unfathomable expression on his face, and did not even look at the person who came.
"Not bad, everyone." Jiang Jingjian laughed softly, "Everyone is here."
No one on the city wall dared to say a word.
Outside the city, a large group of people tilted their heads and looked upwards, unconsciously avoiding the figure in black.
The layers of complicated and solemn robes were dark, as if they were torn out from the sticky, dark and ink-like darkness.
It feels heavy and stuffy, and I feel suffocated and strangled as soon as my eyes meet.
The young men outside the city lowered their heads silently, and the large number of soldiers behind them seemed to be oppressed by heavy dark clouds.
Only Pingjiang Hou was shaking wildly all over, filled with anger and resentment, his eyes full of hatred.
Suddenly, a pair of clear and cold dark eyes turned to look over.
Pingjiang Hou's eyes flickered for a moment, and he lowered his head subconsciously. Then, as if he remembered something, his face became ferocious and angry, and he suddenly raised his head and opened his mouth.
Jiang Jingjian said lightly, "Marquis Pingjiang led his troops in rebellion and then made random accusations. He is unworthy of being the hero that was once praised by everyone in the northern border and the capital."
"Take it."
He looked at the young men standing in front of the large army outside the city with a half-smile and said.
He asked them to subdue and capture the Marquis of Pingjiang.
The young men froze in an instant, only their eyes trembled slightly, and they were frantically making decisions in their hearts.
Either you retreat again and again, be controlled and driven by others, or you die.
It seemed like a long time, but also like just a moment. They felt cold all over, and almost lost their judgment and perception of the outside world.
The young men gurgled in their throats, their eyes slowly shifting as they stared at the Marquis of Pingjiang in front of them...
Like a pack of wolves in the night, countless pairs of eyes are eerie and sinister.
A chill suddenly ran up his spine, and Pingjiang Hou strode forward fiercely:
"The Crown Prince relied on the Northern Territory to conquer the Lin Kingdom. In the end, the Northern Territory is no longer a frontier, and his glorious military achievements have become a death warrant—"
Behind him, the flashes of swords and sabers suddenly appeared in the darkness.
A murderous intent overwhelmed him, sending a chill down his spine. Marquis Pingjiang, without even turning his head, roared to the heights, "With a king like this, he's a worthless idiot. From now on, who would dare serve the crown prince?!"
A long sword with a cold glow pressed against his neck.
Pingjiang Hou stood still with a look of resentment on his face.
Behind him, in the darkness, a group of young men, holding swords, also stared with wide eyes in astonishment.
who? !
Someone wants to take credit for such a dirty thing??!
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The light soldiers hid in the dark night and moved forward rapidly. From afar, they saw the dim and swaying line between the sky and the earth, and the roar exploded in the sky and the earth.
"Leisurely!"
The wife of the Anshun Marquis turned around and called a young girl over.
Xu Youran rode his horse forward, raised his head slightly, and looked at the woman in front of him.
The wife of the Anshun Marquis smiled at her, her eyes showing relief, and whispered softly, "Good child, don't let us down."
The girl's clear and clean eyes were instantly filled with seriousness, and she nodded solemnly.
She turned her head, staring at the dim line of sky and earth in the distance, and at the roaring figure in front of the large group of people and horses. She gripped the reins tightly in her hands and spurred her horse out like thunder.
The wide sleeves fluttered, and a silver-white long sword fell out. The girl suddenly slapped the horse's back, turned over and jumped up, grabbed the long sword and flew over the army.
“Zheng——”
The long sword trembled and made a buzzing sound, and the cold sword body pressed against the neck of the roaring figure.
Xu Youran's eyes turned cold as he gripped the sword. He exerted force on his hand, and a bloody mark instantly appeared on Pingjiang Hou's neck.
Xu Youran raised her head and looked at the people above with calm eyes.
Almost everyone in the city and outside the city was stunned.
The teenagers opened their mouths slightly as they looked at the figure in front of them that almost fell from the sky.
Without the high priest's orders, they stood there for a long time, not knowing whether to advance or retreat, with their swords in hand.
“Boom—”
Suddenly, a huge rumbling thunder was heard in the distance, and it was getting louder and louder. A group of people and horses came galloping over. "The Marquis of Anshun has been ordered to come to our rescue and capture the rebels!" Countless voices roared in unison, and they surrounded the soldiers and horses outside the city neatly.
The young men outside the city suddenly became uneasy, and couldn't help revealing shock and panic on their faces.
Before the troops, the girl who had captured Pingjiang Hou suddenly smiled and said to the people on the tower:
"Anshun Marquis Mansion, Xu Youran."
The voice was light and smiling, humble and gentle but not timid.
Clear and resounding in the wind.
Behind the crowd, the wife of the Marquis of Anshun looked at this scene, and a smile of relief and satisfaction suddenly appeared on her face.
Good boy.
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"Zi Shi?!"
"How could it be midnight?!!"
Everyone around the campfire jumped up in fright, staring with eyes wide open, their faces full of disbelief.
Only Jiang Yi and Yu Linhuan remained sitting there, pondering in silence.
After a long while, one of them swallowed, looked at the employer's lady not far away, then looked at Jiang Yi. His expression relaxed, but he still said nervously, "But, but we also saw midnight not long after we came up..."
Another person also said with a grim expression: "It was midnight then. It can't be that after so much time has passed, it's still midnight, right?"
Everyone nodded seriously and nervously. They felt like two or three hours had passed!
Jiang Yi remained silent.
Yu Linhuan on the side also tilted his head slightly, thinking about something.
Everyone immediately sat down by the campfire one by one, staring at it in deep thought.
Suddenly, someone pursed his lips and asked hesitantly, "Is the magic weapon disturbed or broken, or is there...something else going on here?"
There is no way to judge for now, let me think of a way to make a simple judgment and have an idea in mind... Not far away, Jiang Jingyuan lowered his eyes and thought.
Jiang Yi raised his head, looked at his employer not far away, and asked, "Employer, should we leave now, or should we wait another hour or two to see what the situation is like at dawn?"
"Wait."
Jiang Jingyuan responded almost the moment he finished speaking.
Walking now, aimlessly, would be nothing but a waste of energy. Waiting a little longer wouldn't hurt; I could just take a break.
Upon hearing this, everyone at the Longyin Pavilion by the campfire paused before responding.
They lowered their heads, estimated the time, and roasted themselves by the fire, murmuring to themselves.
Their employer always gave people the feeling that he hadn't thought about it at all, otherwise how could he agree so quickly...
The bonfire crackled and everyone sat quietly with their eyes closed for a while.
It seemed like more than an hour or two had passed. When everyone opened their eyes, they saw the night beyond the flickering bonfire, with no sign of getting any brighter or grayer.
There is a problem today.
This thought popped up in almost everyone's mind.
Immediately, everyone turned their heads and looked aside, "Employer, what do you think we should do next?"
Jiang Jingyuan was stunned when he heard this, thinking, "Isn't this what you guys are supposed to be thinking about?"
Just like before and before, they made suggestions and plans, and she decided.
Jiang Jingyuan paused and looked at Jiang Yi, "What's your proposal?"
Jiang Yi was silent for a moment, then suggested, "Should we split up a few people and go explore the way first?"
Jiang Jingyuan said "hmm", "Okay."
Jiang Yi immediately turned around and pointed at the group of people one by one. With serious and vigilant expressions, they walked into the forest.
Jiang Jingyuan closed his eyes again, but did not fall asleep, letting his mind wander.
Amidst countless scattered thoughts and images that had yet to be translated into clear words, an exceptionally clear memory suddenly flashed through his mind.
It was a scene in the Diqu City of Yuan State, with figures walking in the dark night.
Jiang Jingyuan came back to his senses, his mind settled, and he thought thoughtfully, "He's not missing..."
It's hidden.
She thought about the people inside and outside Diqu City at that time, and her mind fell silent.
"Or I might as well not go back then..." Jiang Jingyuan thought silently.
Especially Jiang Jingqian, Jiang Jingsui, and Jiang Yin... they were all caught in one fell swoop.
It shouldn't be a problem, right?
Jiang Jingyuan fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, a scream was heard from outside. Jiang Jingyuan paused in thought and opened his eyes to look.
Everyone who was originally sitting around the campfire stood up, their faces showing either panic or solemnity, all staring in one direction.
Yu Linhuan also climbed up a tall tree and looked in that direction.
Jiang Jingyuan blinked and followed their gaze. It was a dark forest isolated from the fire.
What's there?
Jiang Jingyuan had just begun to wonder when a maid came over and whispered, "Miss, the scouts haven't made any movement or response."
"Huh?" Jiang Jingyuan paused and nodded.
The maid stepped aside, and Jiang Jingyuan turned his gaze back to the people in front of him. The people in Longyin Pavilion panicked for a moment, then frowned and calmed down. They turned to look at Jiang Yi, "Boss Jiang, what do you think?"
Jiang Yi turned around and asked, "Employer, should we act together or should I send someone to check it out?"
"Together."
Jiang Jingyuan replied, slowly stood up from the chair and walked over.
The maid behind her put away the tables and chairs, followed her with a gentle smile on her face.
Everyone withdrew their gaze and took out their magic tools and talismans.
They paused for a moment, then silently put away their magic tools and talismans, took out the pills, ropes, and knives, threw them into the bag, tied it around their waists, and also put swords on their waists.
If you can use spiritual power, you can put it in the storage space and use it instantly. If you can't use spiritual power, there is no point in holding it in your hand.
Jiang Jingyuan only took out some more pills and earnestly instructed Xu Qinglin: "Xu Qinglin, take advantage of this opportunity to take some more spiritual energy and store it well."
In his mind, Xu Qinglin responded sullenly.
Everyone turned their heads to look at the bonfire, and Jiang Yi said, "No need to put it out, just leave it here." Everyone immediately withdrew their gaze, and instead became alert, holding lanterns or candles, and went deep into the dark forest.
The candlelight flickered slightly and was almost motionless. Apart from the sounds of footsteps and the friction of fabrics, it was completely silent, like a ghost walking in the dark forest at night.
"Was it a sudden accident?" Jiang Jingyuan thought silently, "So there was no time or opportunity for reaction or news to spread."
This situation...
Jiang Jingyuan seemed to be lost in thought. Why did it feel so similar to... the situation when he had explored the tunnels in Dongling before?
Those people suddenly became quiet, and the spirit ropes were suddenly untied.
But the person who went down the tunnel to explore the way finally returned safely, so the person who went into the woods to explore the way this time...
Will you be able to walk back to the campfire smoothly in the end?
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