Zhaixing Mountain, twenty miles south.

This is a low hill with many trees and lush greenery. There are many shrubs and thorns inside and outside the hill, so there are few people there.

But this day.

A group of people arrived, breaking the tranquility here.

"Xiao Er, are you sure this is today?"

‘Eight-handed Immortal Ape’ Cao An looked at the mountains and forests in front of him, then turned to look at the person behind him.

This person is none other than Chu Xiaoer.

A year ago, Chu Xiaoer left Xuanyue Lake. Relying on the adventures he had in the "Ghost Domain", he had a certain degree of bravery, so he wandered around Yizhou and the surrounding areas, familiarizing himself with everything in the world, and looking for reliable backers.

Finally, the Cao family in Xingzhou was chosen, and Cao An was chosen.

There is no doubt about the strength of the Xingzhou Cao family. There are many first-class masters in the family, and their influence in Xingzhou is not small.

But what Chu Xiaoer values ​​more is the reputation of the Cao family, especially the reputation of the ‘Eight-Handed Immortal Ape’ Cao An.

Compared with the "Three Gentlemen" of Mantuo Villa who are praised by each other in the Seven Mountains Alliance, Cao An is truly a humble gentleman. He has an excellent reputation in the world and has the reputation of "a promise worth a thousand pieces of gold".

Chu Xiaoer inquired in many ways, and finally chose to join the Cao family and become a disciple of Cao An.

Cao An had only one son and no other disciples.

The reason why Chu Xiaoer was able to make Cao An make an exception and accept a disciple was naturally not his talent, but the news about the 'Ghost Realm' and the piece of crystal jade he brought out from the Ghost Realm.

Needless to say, there is no need to say much about the 'Ghost Domain'. The Cao family has deep roots and knows more about the inside story. They know the value of this place far better than Shahemen.

As for the piece of crystal jade, it was accepted by Cao An and given to his only son Cao Jimin, creating a body that was invulnerable to all poisons.

This is also the main reason why Cao Jimin ran to Mantuo Villa.

The Cao family has a great cause, and Cao An keeps his word.

Chu Xiaoer presented the secrets and treasures, and Cao An accepted him as his disciple and taught him devotedly for more than six months, which made Chu Xiaoer feel that he had made the right bet.

If you fight alone and study hard alone, you will have no future.

Moreover, although the 'Ghost Domain' is good, it is also dangerous. In addition, it is occupied by Shahemen, so he alone will never be able to get it.

It is better to use it as a step to advance and gain a great career.

"This is the place."

Hearing Master Cao An's question, Chu Xiaoer nodded and said in a loud voice: "My disciple accidentally came here while hunting at this time last year. It was noon and there was heavy fog in the forest. I didn't dare to walk around in the forest. I waited until it was over.

After a while, the fog dispersed, and we had already entered the ruins."

What Chu Xiaoer said was true. The only strange thing was that he did not mention Chen Ah Shui who entered the fog and the ghost realm with him.

"Noon."

Cao An raised his head and looked at the sky through the branches and leaves. It was about the end of Si Shi, and there was still more than an hour before noon.

Beside Cao An, among the four first-class masters accompanying the Cao family, the old man whom Cao An called 'Nine Uncles', after hearing this, he looked towards the hills ahead and said with emotion: "There are dangers everywhere in the ruins, but...

There are opportunities everywhere. Unfortunately, my Cao family is still too weak to monopolize it."

This old man's name is "Cao Huan" and he is a generation older than Cao An. Because of his exquisite swordsmanship and his ability to break plum blossoms, people in the world call him "Plum Blossom Sword".

Cao Huan shook his head, his words contained both expectations and regrets.

Another person on the side, Cao Zhong, whom Cao An called "Ten Uncles", looked to be about the same age as Cao Huan. He stroked his beard and said: "There are only four stable ruins in the whole scene. This time our Cao family can

It's a blessing to be the first to know this place, so don't be greedy for too much."

"yes!"

"Can't keep it! Can't keep it!"

"Forcing reality is the way to disaster!"

Cao Kai, whom Cao An calls his 'fourteenth uncle', also shook his head.

They all know that the ruins are a golden mountain and a treasure house, but they are also a source of disaster. If it is a big sect like the Eagle Claw Yanxing Sect in the Bamian Mountain, it may be able to occupy a place.

But they are still far from the Cao family in Xingzhou.

This time may be the only opportunity to have it all.

In the future, once the news gets out, the Cao family will not be able to protect it.

even.

Even this time, they may not be able to monopolize it.

Cao An listened to the discussion of several people, he didn't think much, just focus on the present: "Excuse me, my tenth uncle, my ninth uncle, my fourteenth uncle, my second brother will lead people to investigate the surrounding situation to see if there is any trace of 'Thunder Knife' Ye Kai, or if it is

For others, I will take precautions."

On this trip to the Ghost Domain, in addition to Cao An, the Cao family members who came here also included four first-class masters including Cao Huan and Cao Zhong, as well as thirty-eight Bone Tempering Realm masters.

It can be said that the lineup is strong.

But they kept a low profile and came quietly, arriving only one day in advance, and even when they arrived, they didn't make much noise.

It wasn't until today, when it was time to get ready, that they all moved out.

This is to prevent those masters and forces who have no knowledge of the ghost realm, especially the hostile forces of the Cao family, to prevent anyone from coming over to take a piece of the pie.

The Cao family would never be able to occupy such a treasured place as the ruins for a long time.

Therefore, this time is probably the only opportunity to monopolize it, so the Cao family is naturally cautious.

But this is preventable.

There are also things that cannot be prevented.

For example, Ye Kai, the ‘Thunder Sword’ who destroyed Shahemen.

Another example is the young master of Shahe Sect, Wang Rong, and the elder Wei Jianshan who escaped.

They probably all know the news about the ruins, and the Cao family has to guard against them.

"Especially 'Thunder Blade' Ye Kai!"

Cao An emphasized: "The Jianghu General is said to be exaggerated. He can fly to the sky and escape the earth, call the wind and rain, and attract thunder. There must be some exaggeration in his words, but they are not necessarily groundless. You must be careful!"

"Do not worry."

“As soon as anything happens, ring the arrow and contact us immediately!”

‘Zhemeijian’ Cao Huan waved his hand and immediately led a few people in a direction to investigate.

The remaining Cao Zhong, Cao Kai and "second brother" Cao Bi also took their own people and left.

Only Cao An is left in charge here.

Cao An then sent out many of the Bone Tempering Realm people who were accompanying him to keep a lookout.

Arranged like this.

Not long after.

On Cao An's side, a member of the Cao family who was in charge of lookout suddenly jumped on the tree trunk and hurriedly reported: "Sixth uncle, there is a group of people coming from the northwest, sixteen people in total."

"Northwest?"

Cao An's heart moved. While gathering the clan's children, he secretly guessed: "'Thunder Sword' Ye Kai? Or is it Wang Rong of Shahe Sect, Wei Jianshan and others?"

Cao An is not sure.

But he was cautious and did not dare to be careless. He immediately said to Cao Jimin: "Send the ringing arrow!"

"yes."

Cao Jimin was serious, he took out the sounding arrow and shot it into the sky with a swish, the sound was harsh in the forest and in the air.

Not long after.

The four masters of the Cao family who dispersed half an hour ago quickly returned.

…

Another part of the hill.

The two of them were hiding in the dense forest. Through the bushes, they heard the whistle of an arrow, and then the group of people who were investigating quickly retreated, and both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

If Zhou Yan were here, he would definitely be able to throw it out. These two people are obviously Yan Liang and Hua Chaoyang, the two public servants he met in Bamian Town.

The two of them actually came here.

Hua Chaoyang listened carefully to the noise, and when he heard the group of people leaving, he lowered his voice and said, "Why are the Xingzhou Cao family coming here in such a large array?"

"Xingzhou Cao Family."

Yan Liang was also frowning and thinking.

In the past few days, he had inquired about the 'Green-winged Bat King' in many ways and reported it to the Ministry of Punishment for filing, but he was still unable to find the root cause. On the way, he heard about the appearance of another hero at the Shahe Gate of Zhaixing Mountain in Yizhou, and he also appeared suddenly.

Also wearing a mask, Yan Liang guessed that there should be a connection between the 'Thunder Knife' and the 'Blue Winged Bat King', so he took Hua Chaoyang to Zhaixing Mountain again.
To be continued...