Shen Luo quickly left the south gate and arrived outside the city.
Beyond the city gate, along the road there were many farmers and traveling merchants who had not been able to enter the city. They carried burdens and pushed carts and set up stalls on both sides of the road, selling various groceries, fruits and vegetables.
Shen Luo glanced around and soon saw a simple straw shed beside the road not far away. There was a white-faced scholar inside, holding a black pottery with a broken corner in his hand. Bowl, seems to be drinking tea.
He quickly walked over, sat down opposite the scholar, asked the waiter for a tea bowl, and also poured a bowl of tea.
As soon as he took a sip, he immediately wrinkled his face and sprayed it out with a "pop". He only felt a bitter, moldy taste in his mouth, which was very uncomfortable.
"Senior, can you drink such poor tea?" Shen Luo asked with surprise on his face, looking at the contented look on his face.
Ma Mian had a gloating smile on his face. He obviously knew what it was like. He held the chipped bowl in his hand and looked at Shenluo for a long time.
A smell of alcohol immediately rushed into Shen Luo's nose. He quickly asked for a bowl and drank it to dilute the taste in his mouth.
"Why did you ask me to meet here this time? Is the mission this time outside?" Shen Luo calmed down for a moment before asking.
"Hidden Wind Valley, do you know where it is?" Ma Mian glanced into the distance and asked.
"Hidden Wind Valley? Where is the mission this time?" Shen Luo heard this and said in surprise.
"According to my investigation, there have been frequent occurrences of spooky ghosts in Jianye City recently, and the source is likely to be there. So I plan to take a walk and go into the valley to see if there is really such a thing. If the ghosts are entrenched, eradicate them in one fell swoop." The charming horse nodded.
“It’s not a kind place there! If I remember correctly, the top one on the government’s ghost-hunting task list is to clear out the evil ghosts in the Hidden Wind Valley. It’s been so long. No one dares to take on this task," Shen Luo said with a frown.
"As long as I'm here, what are you worried about? This may very well be the last time I see you." Ma Mian rolled his eyes at him and said.
"That's right... let's talk about it first, how can I help?" Shen Luo said with a hey.
"Boy, did you know? The wind in the Hidden Wind Valley before was not the wind of Feng Shui, but the sharp edge." Guhun Mamian did not answer Shen Luo directly, but changed the subject and said .
"You really can't trouble me with this! I have paid attention to this mission before, and also looked through some local chronicles, and found that the reason why it is called Zangfeng Valley is because it was a stronghold in Jianye. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. There have been many tragic battles in history, and every time there were piles of bones and rivers of blood," Shen Luo said with some satisfaction after hearing this.
"Yes. This kind of ancient battlefield site has many lonely souls and wild ghosts stranded in the world of the sun, and there are too many evil spirits. It has always been a dangerous place. If the breeze of heaven and earth cannot clean away the evil spirits,Over time, evil spirits will breed. In addition, everyone from the government to the people in Jianye City is accustomed to treating the Hidden Wind Valley as a mass grave. A large number of dead bodies have been hastily buried here, which further aggravates this risk. "The seducing horse nodded and said.
"Senior, do you mean that this is the source of the ghost trouble in the Hidden Wind Valley? "Shen Luo asked.
"According to what I know, about nine months ago, the entire Hidden Wind Valley was suddenly shrouded in gray fog, and there were occasional bursts of strange noises, and then several people living nearby. People from this village began to disappear frequently. The government sent people to investigate several times, but they never returned. "Gouhun Mamian took a sip of tea and continued.
"No wonder the government wants to give such a high reward for this task. It seems that it wants to use the help of other immortal cultivating forces in Jianye City to clean up the Hidden Wind Valley. Bar. "Shen Luo suddenly realized.
"It doesn't matter what the government has in mind. Now the underworld also feels that the existence of this place is against the moral ethics and wants me to deal with it as soon as possible. The situation over there is a bit complicated, and I need your help. So, will you help me with this or not? "The seductive horse put down the black pottery tea bowl and asked.
"There must be a lot of ghosts in that place. Senior, you want me to use the thunder talisman to help you eliminate some of the little ghosts, so that you can concentrate on dealing with the big guys, right? "Shen Luo changed his mind and asked.
"Not bad. Your thunder talisman has miraculous effects even against high-level ghosts. "The soul-loving horse looked at Shen Luo approvingly and nodded.
"Of course I want to help, but my cultivation level is only at the fifth level of Qi refining, and my magic power is really limited. You can still use it, but the more powerful Thunder Talisman can only be used once at most. I'm afraid it won't be of help and will become a burden to the seniors. Otherwise, how about I draw more little thunder charms for you to carry? "Shen Luo sighed and said.
"I am the body of a yin god, and I am born to be in conflict with the thunder talisman of this supreme yang. If you don't go, even if you lend me the thunder talisman, I will Unable to activate. "Gouhunma said with a somewhat speechless face.
"Otherwise, you will wait for me for another ten days and a half? I am currently stuck at the peak of the fifth level. When I break through to the sixth level, apart from other things, I should be able to activate the Thunder Talisman twice, and I will be confident that I can fight you in the valley. "Shen Luo hesitated for a moment and said.
After hearing this, Guhunma Mian did not speak immediately. Instead, he frowned and gently turned the teacup in his hand, as if he was hesitating about something.
< p>After a moment, he suddenly frowned, as if he had finally made up his mind, and said:"Forget it! If I don't give you a little sweetness, you won't be honest. I have a Yin Ling Pill here, which is made from rare spiritual materials such as the essence of Huangquan water and pollen from the other shore. It can quickly improve the cultivation level of practitioners. With your current level of cultivation, it will only take you seven days at most to break through. ”
“Is there such a panacea? "Shen Luo was overjoyed when he heard this and said in disbelief.
"I don't know! "Gouhun Mamian said angrily.
"Hehe, although it sounds a bit like overkill, noBut since it helps the seniors complete their tasks, the juniors naturally dare not refuse. "Shen Luo chuckled and said quickly.
"Oh, not only is it overkill, it is simply a waste of natural resources. That's all, I'm just giving you an advantage..." Guhun Mamian sighed and said.
After that, he took out a white jade porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Shenluo.
With a smile on his face, Shen Luo quickly reached out with both hands, carefully took the bottle, and unplugged the red cloth cork.
As soon as the bottle mouth was opened, a smell similar to sulfur came out. The scent of it emanated from it. Shen Luo smelled it and said with some disgust: "This Yin Ling Pill doesn't smell like a panacea. You couldn't lie to me, right?" "
"If you don't want it, just give it back to me. "The seducing horse's face sank, and he feigned anger.
"It's just a joke, don't take it seriously! Let's find a place for me to retreat for a few days. "Shen Luo quickly capped the bottle, put the porcelain bottle into his sleeve, and said with a smile.
"Follow me. "After Ma Mian said that, he put a few copper coins on the table, got up and walked towards the official road.
Shen Luo also quickly got up and followed.