Capítulo 585: Chapter 585: Dongfang Mosheng Returns
The few hired rcenaries all showed signs of difficulty, jostling each other.
“Elder Liu, we really can’t go down into this ditch.”
The male rcenary who earlier had entered the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce to arrest the Zhang brothers, Zhang Dafa and Zhang Erfa, ca over.
The surface of the water had already cald, and Zhang Dafa was tall, but as soon as he jumped into the ditch, he disappeared so quickly not even a hair could be seen, indicating the depth of this ditch.
Elder Liu, of course, was not willing to enter the water.
“So you’re telling that you so-called old rcenaries can’t swim? If you delay our young master’s important business, watch out for your lives.”
Elder Liu angrily rebuked.
To deal with the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce, the young master had spent a lot of money and effort to gain the help of the Soldier Inn. Yet these rascals from the Soldier Inn didn’t manage to catch either of the Zhang brothers after all that fuss.
“Do not be angry, Elder Liu, you do not know; this ditch is called a drowning pit, and anything that goes in can’t co out.”
The rcenary patiently explained.
Seemingly afraid that Elder Liu wouldn’t believe him, he casually picked up a leaf and threw it into the ditch.
Mid-air, the leaf floated gently down onto the inky black surface of the water.
But as soon as the leaf touched the water, it sank, as though it weighed a thousand pounds.
Only then did the rcenary begin to tell the story of this ditch.
The drowning pit, where anything that goes down cannot co back up.
One year, Qinghe City was pelted with relentless rain for days and nights, and all the city’s ditches were filled. People from Yue Mountain went to dredge the waterways; all the other ditches were cleared, and the rainwater receded, except for this drowning pit, which remained full.
At that ti, Yue Mountain had even sent people to clear it, but as soon as they and their boat entered the drowning pit, they sank straight down – no survivors were seen alive, and no bodies found dead.
After that, no one dared to ddle with this ditch, and it gradually beca a dead waterway.
When the citizens of Qinghe City saw this ditch, they all took detours around it.
This was known by everyone at the Soldier Inn and Qinghe City; Elder Liu and those from the Underworld Market had only recently arrived, thus they were not clear about this.
“Elder Liu, after Zhang Dafa jumped in, his death is certain, so you can be at ease. As for Zhang Erfa, we have already sent people to pursue him. The direction of his escape should be the Red Scorpion Desert. You need not worry about the desert either; I just received another ssage that the desert has been blockaded, and the participants that went in earlier for the Competition Among Ten Countries have not yet co out. People outside can’t enter the Red Scorpion Desert, so Zhang Erfa, even if he entered, would not be able to go deep, let alone make contact with others. As for the Phoenix Chamber of Comrce, our people have already seized it. As you said, the goods inside, correspondence, and silver notes have all been confiscated.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu finally turned his anger into joy.
In the Red Scorpion Desert at this ti, Feng Bailing was still unaware.
This was already the third night since everyone had entered the Red Scorpion Desert. Originally, they would have been able to leave this desert tonight, but the appearance of the ancient array had disrupted everything.
After drinking water and eating food, as night fell, everyone started to feel sleepy.
The competitors from various countries gathered in small groups, closing their eyes to rest.
Near the bonfire, the burning wood drove away the severe cold of the desert.
Feng Bailing gently patted Dugu Xiaojin’s back, and the little one soon fell asleep. Feng Bailing then laid him next to Baishan, who was also sound asleep, both boy and wolf sleeping sweetly.
Feng Bailing watched them, a hint of paternal love flickering in his eyes.
The firewood crackled, and Feng Bailing stood up. The nights in the desert were quiet, but Feng Bailing knew very well that beneath this tranquility lurked the rustling of imminent danger.
Everyone from the Ten Countries believed that the ancient array was only related to the inheritance of Tian Jizi, but Feng Bailing thought otherwise.
The chip dug out from Xiao Hong’s skull was still in Feng Bailing’s first-aid box.
Who exactly left that chip behind?
Whether it was Tian Jizi or soone else, Feng Bailing had no way of knowing.
Tonight, it was Feng Bailing’s turn to keep watch. She sat by the campfire while the rest of Great Chu Team B had already fallen asleep. At this mont, a faint rustling of clothes could be heard as Dongfang Mosheng approached.
It was only upon seeing Dongfang Mosheng that Feng Bailing rembered she had left him behind earlier.
She couldn’t help but smile apologetically.
“Why are you up? It’s my turn to keep watch tonight. You’ve been worn out these past few days, and Princess Anyang is not soone easy to deal with. You go back to rest; I’ll take care of things here.”
Dongfang Mosheng smiled and shook his head.
“I’ve always been a light sleeper.”
He sat down beside Feng Bailing.
“I almost forgot to thank you. After everyone else left, you were the only one to co back to find and Xiaojin.”
Feng Bailing expressed her gratitude.
To Dongfang Mosheng, Feng Bailing always maintained a polite deanor; after all, he was Dongfang Li’s good brother. Although in their past lives, Feng Bailing and Dongfang Mosheng hadn’t interacted much, in this life, Dongfang Mosheng had helped her several tis.
Even though she hadn’t accepted his help every ti, it was basic courtesy to express thanks.
“We don’t need to stand on such ceremony with each other.”
Dongfang Mosheng broke off a piece of firewood and threw it into the flas, causing the campfire to burn more brightly, illuminating his handso face more strikingly.
Feng Bailing couldn’t help but look towards Dongfang Mosheng’s eyes, shrouded in a gray mist, and felt a sense of emotion.
If Dongfang Mosheng hadn’t been blind, who knows what changes would have occurred in the situation of Great Chu.
“Why are you staring at my face? Is there sothing on it?”
Dongfang Mosheng, perhaps from being baked by the fire or a bit embarrassed by Feng Bailing’s gaze, showed a faint blush on his face.
Feng Bailing took another glance at Dongfang Mosheng’s eyes, seeing not a trace of spirit in them.
“Sotis I really doubt that you’re actually blind,” jested Feng Bailing.
“There are so things one doesn’t need eyes to feel, such as the goodness or evil in people.”
Dongfang Mosheng threw another piece of firewood into the fire.
“Actually, there’s a thod that might help you restore your sight, but…”
Feng Bailing stopped short.
Dongfang Mosheng’s movent with the firewood paused.
“Let it be, after we leave the Red Scorpion Desert, I will tell you more about it.”
Feng Bailing had wanted to go into detail, but at that mont, the Water Holy Seal within her stirred unexpectedly.
Feng Bailing beca alert, and hastily stood up.
“I need to step out for a mont.”
With that, Feng Bailing hurriedly left.
Dongfang Mosheng watched Feng Bailing’s retreating figure, listening to the even breathing of Dugu Xiaojin.
His gaze fell on Dugu Xiaojin, and he stood up, ready to walk over to Dugu Xiaojin when he heard the sound of footsteps crunching on sand—soone was coming.
Dugu Xiaojin suddenly woke up as if sensing sothing. He opened his eyes and looked at the person in front of him.
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