12dz Chapter 157 Heading to the Northeast Outside the Great Wall
Chapter 157 Heading to the Northeast Outside the Great Wall
"Old Taoist Priest, Lu Ci from Lujia Village has already set off for the northeast." Zhuge Qing said in a low voice, with a hint of urgency in his tone.
The old Taoist frowned when he heard this. He was still thinking about how to deal with the impending heavenly calamity, but he didn't expect that these two followers would bring such important news.
"Oh? How do you know?" asked the old Taoist priest, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
He looked up at Zhuge Qing and Li Qiankun, waiting for their answers.
Li Qiankun took over the conversation and said, "We've been secretly monitoring the situation in Lujia Village. Although Lu Ci's actions were secretive, we still discovered him. His purpose is unknown, but he's definitely after something important."
The old Taoist nodded in understanding. He knew that Lü Ci was a cunning man, one who never followed common sense. His sudden departure for the Northeast must have had ulterior motives.
"In that case, what are your plans?" asked the old Taoist priest, his eyes shifting back and forth between Zhuge Qing and Li Qiankun.
Li Qiankun took a deep breath and said, "Old Heavenly Master, I am willing to take charge of this trip to the Northeast. Last time we went to the Northeast, you accompanied me. This time, let me take a few of my fellow apprentices with me."
The old Taoist priest looked at Li Qiankun's determined eyes and nodded with satisfaction.
He knew Li Qiankun's character, and there shouldn't be any problem if he left this trip to the Northeast to him.
"Okay, then you'll lead the team to the Northeast," the old Taoist priest said, his tone tinged with approval. "Remember, you must be cautious and not act rashly. The situation in the Northeast is complex, so you must handle it with caution."
Li Qiankun nodded, indicating that he understood. He turned to Zhuge Qing and said, "Zhuge Qing, you stay here and help the old Taoist priest with other matters. There are still many things in the Taoist temple that need your attention, so you don't need to come with us."
Zhuge Qing nodded without saying anything more.
Although he felt a little disappointed, he also knew that this was for the betterment of the overall situation.
At this time, Zhang Lingyu was watching the conversation between Li Qiankun and the old Taoist priest, feeling secretly relieved.
He originally thought that he would be blamed for his previous mistakes, but now it seems that the old master did not mean to blame him. On the contrary, he was arranged to go to the Northeast with Zhang Qiankun to carry out the mission.
This surprised and excited him.
"Lingyu, you should also get ready and go to the northeast with Qiankun." The old Taoist priest suddenly said, interrupting Zhang Lingyu's thoughts.
Zhang Lingyu was stunned for a moment, then nodded to show that he understood.
Meanwhile, on Mount Wudang, Zhou Meng stood at the summit, gazing into the distance. Dressed in a turquoise robe, his long hair flowing in the wind, he looked like an immortal descending to earth. He recalled the scene when the monkey had departed, and a wave of emotion welled up in his heart.
"Monkey, are you still alive?" Zhou Meng murmured to himself, with a trace of nostalgia in his eyes.
He knew that Monkey had left Wudang Mountain for many years, but he still missed him. Time passed quickly, and so many years had passed in the blink of an eye. He didn't know where Monkey was now, or whether he was still alive.
However, on the top floor of a building in the Northeast, the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Xu Si and Chairman Ishikawa sat across from each other, both looking unhappy. In front of them sat a cup of unfinished coffee that had long since gone cold.
"The demon sword has been taken away, and the demon is beginning to affect our status." Xu Si said in a deep voice, with a hint of anger in his tone. He didn't expect the other party to be so decisive and dare to directly snatch the demon sword.
President Ishikawa sighed and said, "We miscalculated. We didn't expect them to be so decisive. We thought they would have some reservations, but we didn't expect them to act so directly."
Upon hearing this, Xu Si clenched his fists and his eyes flashed with anger.
He knew that this matter was of great importance and if not handled properly, it would have a huge impact on the entire organization.
"What should we do now?" Xu Si asked, looking at President Ishikawa.
Chairman Ishikawa shook his head helplessly and said, "What else can we do? Let's wait for the company's people to come.
What we can do now is to try to stabilize the situation and not let the other side take advantage of the opportunity to expand their advantage."
Just then, there was a noise outside the door.
Xu Si and President Ishikawa exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes. They knew that this matter had become a big deal, and if it wasn't resolved quickly, it would cause even greater trouble.
Elsewhere, Xiaodie sat on a chair, playing with the stolen demon sword in her hands. Her eyes gleamed with ambition, as if she had already seen the moment when she could avenge her previous shame.
"This time, we will make those who look down on us pay the price!" Xiaodie said to the people around her, with a bit of madness in her tone.
She knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and as long as she could make good use of it, she would be able to achieve her ambitions and goals.
Inspired by her words, everyone expressed their willingness to follow her. Among them, a young man in black said, "Xiao Die, we believe in you."
Xiaodie nodded with satisfaction. She knew that her plan was half successful.
Elsewhere, Zhang Chulan was sitting on a train, attracted by the snowy forest outside the window. He hadn't seen such heavy snow for a long time.
He couldn't help but say to Lu Linglong beside him: "Look, the snow is so white."
Lu Linglong responded with a smile: "Yes, it is indeed very white. Such a scenery is really refreshing." She leaned lightly on Zhang Chulan's shoulder. Although the conversation between the two was simple, it revealed a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
They all knew that the journey ahead might be full of danger, but at the moment they just wanted to enjoy this rare tranquility.
The train made a clanging sound as it passed through the snowy forest. Zhang Chulan looked out the window at the scenery, his heart filled with anticipation and curiosity.
At the same time, as the train approaches, various forces are secretly competing for control of the demon sword and the demon.
These forces include companies, families, Xiaodie's sect and other unknown forces. They each have different goals and plans, but they all want to use the power of demon swords and demons to achieve their own goals.
In a carriage, Wang Ye sat quietly, his eyes revealing a look of worry.
He realized that this dispute was no longer a simple struggle for interests, but concerned the safety of the entire world.
He looked at Zhuge Qing beside him, and their eyes met in mid-air. Zhuge Qing nodded gently, indicating that he understood Wang Ye's concerns.
They all knew that this battle was inevitable and they had to be prepared.
In another carriage, Zhang Lingyu and Li Qiankun were discussing the history and danger of the demon sword.
Zhang Lingyu said, "This demon sword is said to have great power and can control people's minds. Our mission this time is to find it and prevent it from falling into the hands of the wrong people."
Li Qiankun nodded and added, "That's right. But from what I understand, the demon sword doesn't control the demon, but rather amplifies the demon's desires and evil thoughts. Therefore, we need to find someone who can control it, rather than simply destroy it."
As the train continued to move forward, the scenery outside the window gradually became desolate.
Zhang Chulan looked out the window, feeling an inexplicable emotion surge in his heart.
Finally, the train slowly pulled into the outskirts of the Great Wall. The scenery here was completely different from the snowy forest; it was desolate and bleak. Zhang Chulan looked out the window, his eyes lighting up. "Wow, the snacks out there look so tempting! I'm going to try some when I get off the train!"
Everyone got off the bus, and Zhang Chulan couldn't wait to walk towards the snack stand.
When the small vendors saw this group of people coming down, they immediately surrounded them and enthusiastically promoted their products.
"Jianbingguozi, freshly-fried Jianbingguozi! Fragrant and crispy, guaranteed to leave you with an unforgettable aftertaste!" a vendor shouted.
"Chicken stewed with mushrooms, an authentic taste from outside the Great Wall! Have a hot bowl, it will warm your body and heart!" Another vendor was also trying to sell his wares.
"Candied haws, sweet and crispy candied haws! Children love it the most, come and try it!" A peddler walked towards Zhang Chulan and others with a candied haws in his hand.
Zhang Chulan couldn't take it all in. He took Bao'er's hand and said, "Bao'er, look at that pancake. It smells so good! And that chicken stewed with mushrooms looks delicious too!"
Baoer nodded and said excitedly, "Okay, let's go eat together!" The two of them quickly integrated into the lively atmosphere and began to feast on the food.