Mountain Patrol Military Officer
Chapter 222 - 199: Where Are Your Nine Colonels? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 222: Chapter 199: Where Are Your Nine Colonels? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Do the two lords wish to venture into the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

Pei Yanhu’s expression turned stern.

The implication was clear without words.

The Ten Thousand Mountains were now notoriously perilous and unpredictable.

The elder in the white robe saw what Pei Yanhu was thinking from his expression, his voice imbued with a trace of distance and vicissitude, "Grandmaster, Grandmaster, this is precisely our duty."

Taichang Temple, dedicated to ceremonies, offerings, and foreign relations.

They were to hold the Standard and make a mission to the Demon Country.

"We are more aware of the dangers there than you; Demons have far longer lifespans compared to our Human Clan’s Great Divine Ability Users. Some ancient beasts may still be lurking in this world. The Court is now like a great ship riddled with holes, and we, who partake in the ruler’s bounty, must share his worries, hoping only to prolong this time by a little."

As he spoke, the elder’s drooping brows lifted, "Moreover, those creatures have been trapped in the harsh cold of the Ten Thousand Mountains for so many years, their vitality has not fully recovered."

"They would not willingly engage us in a fight to the death."

"Besides, things are getting increasingly unsettled in the Western Soil, even your Generals will not be able to hold on for very long."

As he spoke, the elder in the white robe glanced at the tall, thin elder next to him and chuckled, the murky calm in his eyes now surging,

"As for the two of us, near halfway to the grave, we have nothing to lose."

Upon hearing these words, Pei Yanhu’s eyes revealed a complex emotion, bowing deeply to the two elders.

Then he thought of the powerful aura of the group outside, which did not seem to belong to people of the Taichang Temple, and casually inquired:

"May I ask, lords, who are those people outside?"

The white-robed Chamberlain’s eyes flickered, "Some youngsters hoping to gain some benefits. Their families have some prestige in the Court. They got the news and sent them to make contact with the Devil Race, following us all the way from the Central Plains."

"Benefits?" Pei Yanhu’s eyebrows raised.

"Of course, now that the Devil Race has broken through the Prohibitions, the Luck that was used to seal them will naturally return to Shu. You have now reached the Tao Fruit Realm, haven’t you felt the slow changes in this world? Give it time, and you’ll find that cultivation in Shu will steadily become faster, and the chances of making further progress will also increase!"

"The Great Dao is formless, nurturing all things; this is just the beginning. In time, this destitute and dangerous land will show more vitality, and more and more people will receive the news, flocking from all parts of the world to vie for this ephemeral Luck."

"This is also one reason why we must prevent the Devil Race from advancing northward."

"In time, you shall understand!"

"I am enlightened," Pei Yanhu felt a shiver in his spirit from the revelations of the Chamberlain, and he respectfully took the lesson, clasping his hands in gratitude.

"Then may I ask when the lords plan to depart?"

"The two of us old folks have been traveling far too long; after resting for a day, let’s set off tomorrow!"

"Yes!"

Soon after, Pei Yanhu gave the orders to arrange for the two Chamberlains to rest in a side residence on the mid-mountain of the main peak.

And arranged for the ten young men from the Central Plains, associated with the Court, to stay in another side residence.

.........

Shortly after those ten were settled in, within that side residence,

Three men stepped out of their rooms, seemingly acquainted with each other.

One of them, with raised eyebrows and a smile, said, "Although Shu is remote and far from the Central Plains, its mountains and rivers are indeed a delight to behold. Brothers, why not take a stroll in Jingguan City? Perhaps it may hold a different charm."

"Not a bad idea, it suits me," a man dressed in a green-patterned python robe holding a folding fan nodded.

"Or perhaps, we can also invite Miss Qin along?" suggested the last one, his eyes twinkling.

Hearing this, the other two showed keen interest, "Brother Zhou has a fine suggestion, you go."

"No, you two go!" Yet, the man hesitated, shaking his head.

The two exchanged a speechless look, and then the man in the green-patterned python robe with the Jade Crown, looking somewhat refined and elegant, smiled and snapped open his folding fan. Following the corridor and around a few corners, he arrived in front of a room’s door.

He put away the folding fan and knocked on the door.

"Dong"

"Dong"

"Dong"

Then, the door creaked open.

As the door opened, a woman dressed in multicolored garments with skin as white as snow and eyes like whirlwind copper pools slightly furrowed her brow.

"What is it?"

The man, with the folding fan held behind his back, smiled warmly and said,

"Miss Qin, we are going to visit Jingguan City and would like to invite you to join us!"

"No, thank you."

After that, with a "snap", the door closed.

Then, one could see a flash of Spirit Light passing over the surface of the door, clearly sealed by a prohibition.

Leaving behind the man outside, whose smile gradually stiffened on his face.

At that moment, the door beside opened.

A man wearing a black robe embroidered with white cloud patterns walked out.

Thirty years of age, with thin lips and a rugged face, long hair casually draped over his shoulders, an obscure yet powerful aura circulated around him.

This man stood there like a towering mountain.

The man holding the fan did not expect someone else to come out from next door, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but seeing that it was this man, he felt a slight chill in his spirit.

This person was one of the three most powerful among the ten, at the Heavenly Pass Tao Fruit Realm.

So, pretending as if nothing was amiss, he held the fan, steadied himself, and performed a courtesy,

"Brother Li, we are going to take a stroll in Jingguan City, would you like to join us?

After all, an extra friend means an extra path."

No sooner had he spoken these words than the figures of the two from earlier appeared,

One of them, the man who had suggested going to Jingguan City, called out, "Brother Wen, come here."

The other sent a surreptitious glance his way.

However, at this time, the rugged man dressed in a black robe with white cloud patterns, smilingly spoke, "I have other matters to attend to, please feel free to proceed, gentlemen!"

Saying this, he walked in a different direction, quickly vanishing from sight.

And at that time, the two youths from the Central Plains families walked over, looked at where the man had disappeared,

One of them, with a trace of arrogance mingled with some wariness, said:

"There’s no need for Brother Wen to deal with that person; don’t tarnish your status for no reason. That man is the house servant of the Li family’s Sima, a knife wielded by them, engaging in unscrupulous deeds. It’s best not to get too close to such people, lest you harm yourself."

Having said that, seemingly unconcerned, "Let’s go, we never expected you to be able to invite Miss Qin anyway, no need to mind!"

Talking thus, the three of them set off together to visit Jingguan City.

Meanwhile, at the corner of the corridor just passed by, the rugged man halted, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.

Then, the man left the courtyard through another door and saw an Armored Soldier guarding the entrance; he slowly walked down the steps and then approached an Armored Soldier, speaking indifferently.

"I am new here; young brother, may I trouble you for a moment?"

The Armored Soldier’s eyes flickered with confusion, but as this was a guest whom the superior had ordered to be well-received, he did not dare to neglect.

"What would you like to know?"

"I’ve traveled from the Central Plains to Shu, passing through Tianxiong Pass, and I’ve heard of the majesty of Ninth Mountain’s Colonel. Could you tell me where I might find the Nine Colonels? I would like to pay a visit!"

"The Nine Colonels are not at The Overseers, they have gone to Guang’an Prefecture!"

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