Early the next morning, Zhuo Zhan and his party, together with Chi, gathered in front of Feng Po's bed in the General's Mansion.

Amber, who happened to be on duty, was also there. At this time, he was wiping the towel Feng Po used to wipe his face in the copper basin and wringing it out.

Feng Po was lying upright on the couch, still unable to move from the neck down. But he felt much better after taking Jiang Xueyan's red dates yesterday, and with the care given by the doctor at his residence and the witch doctor of the shrine, he could now speak freely.

But before he could say a few words, he was interrupted by Zhuangzi.

Zhuangzi kept gesticulating with his hands, vividly describing how powerful his witchcraft was and how brave he was on the battlefield yesterday.

Zhuo Zhan and Duan Fei frowned and shook their heads helplessly, because Zhuangzi had been showing off non-stop since he came back yesterday, and their ears were almost ringing with noise.

"Hey, Brother Feng, don't you see how powerful it is? My nephew's beast power is indeed incredible! This infinite power is comparable to the Hulk. Hey... Brother Feng, you may not know about the Hulk, but you can

Ask my master.

My master and I cooperated at that time with a tacit understanding. Our fighting strength is not just bragging, it is equivalent to a battalion." Zhuangzi stared and spat eloquently.

"Hey, is it right, Master?" Zhuangzi turned and looked at Amber.

Amber could only nod helplessly, her impatience seemed to be visible on her face.

"Okay, okay, I know, how could I not be clear? At that time, Amber put me on the mountain road above, and I could see the entire battlefield clearly. Of course I saw your heroic figure.

If he were in the army, he would definitely have achieved military merit, and he would be promoted to a second-class officer. What do you think, brother Zhuangzi, are you interested in joining the army?"

Feng Po knew that Zhuangzi would not join the army because he was afraid of hardship, but he still deliberately teased Zhuangzi in a serious manner, because only in this way could he stop his endless bragging.

"Hey, Brother Feng, you can just attack Zhuo Zhan and Duan Fei. They are big shots. I'll forget it. You know... I eat more and do less. If I join your army, I will definitely gain more

You bear the burden..."

Feng Po's trick worked really well. Zhuangzi said a few words and then became silent again.

Feng Po also laughed twice, then turned his head and looked at Zhuo Zhan and Duan Fei seriously: "Zhuo Zhan, Duan Fei, it's all up to you two to save the feudal lord and defend Yangshan this time. If it weren't for

With you here, the consequences are really unimaginable... Although I cannot get up to pray, I would like to express my gratitude for this kindness."

"Brother Feng, what did you say? Didn't we all say it before? This is what we should do. Didn't you teach us Kung Fu? We haven't even paid the tuition fee. Helping us is not what we are learning now.

"?" the outspoken Duan Fei said cheerfully.

"Hey, when it comes to teaching you kung fu, with my current state, I'm afraid I won't be able to teach you in a while." Feng Po sighed heavily, with a look of helplessness on his face.

"You guys, if you don't have anything urgent, just stay here for a while, and I will teach you when I recover!

You two obviously have weapons at your side, but you have never brought them to Wanghaitai. Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. What else are you hiding from me?

Next time, when I can go to the ground, I will teach you how to use weapons. Zhuo Zhan, bring your good sword and Duan Fei's crossbow!"

Feng Po said frankly, full of enthusiasm. This feeling was like brotherly love, which made Zhuo Zhan and Duan Fei feel warm in their hearts.

"Brother Feng, it turns out you've seen it all. I can't hide anything from you." Zhuo Zhan smiled awkwardly.

According to Chishu, it would take ten days and a half for Feng Po to go to the ground. Zhuo Zhan knew that he would definitely not be able to stay until that time, but he still couldn't bear to refute Feng Po's kindness. Even if it was only for a moment, he still wanted to have this kind of brother.

The relationship between master and disciple can last a little longer.

"Haha, Brother Fengpo's suggestion is good. You guys, just stay a little longer. Let's go down the mountain to Qingcheng for some fun in a while. I was in a hurry last time and didn't take you to see a lot of delicious and fun things.

.”

When Chi heard that Feng Po told Zhuo Zhan and the others to stay a little longer, he was very excited, and his eyes were filled with shiny crescents.

"You, you just want someone to accompany you to fool around, but I don't know you yet?" Feng Po seemed to be angry, but in fact he scolded Chi Chi lovingly, with smiles and contentment in his eyes.

When Feng Po was counting Luo Chi, his eyes just happened to drift to Jiang Xueyan. He couldn't help stretching his neck and smiled politely: "Miss Jiang, thank you for bringing us red dates yesterday. After taking the red dates, your health is much better. Feng Po is here

I can’t thank you enough.”

"General Feng is so polite. It's just a small effort and not worth mentioning. By the way, today's red dates have just been handed over to Amber. Just grind them and take them before going to bed at night. As long as I am still in Yangshan, I will drink them every day.

Send one here, and you can rest in peace and recover." Jiang Xueyan said calmly, with a very grand gesture.

"Then it's better for me to be respectful than to obey. However, there is no need to bother Miss Jiang to deliver it in person. I will send amber to you every day to pick it up. If you refuse again, I will deserve the red dates." Feng

Po said sincerely.

"Okay, then I will tie the knot every morning and wait for Brother Hubo to come and pick it up." Jiang Xueyan nodded and said with a smile.

"General Qi!" Hei Yao, who was guarding outside the door, came in, cupped his fists and reported: "I wish you to see Grandma Yao from the palace."

"Please come quickly!" Feng Po turned his head and looked at the door with seriousness.

I saw a middle-aged woman in purple with slanted eyebrows walking in with her hands clasped and her back arched. Her steps were light and silent, as if she was floating in.

She raised her hands and bowed, and her voice was hoarse and low: "Dian Zhu Yao has worked so hard to meet General Feng."

"Dian Zhu is too polite. Feng Po can't move and can't return the gift to Dian Zhu. I hope Dian Zhu Haihan will do it." Feng Po raised his head slightly and nodded in return.

"Don't worry about general sealing. The shamans of the shrine have never been so particular. The general just needs to be at ease." Granny Yao said as she raised her eyes to look at Zhuo Zhan beside her.

"Dian Zhu is here this time?" Feng Po asked doubtfully.

Feng Po had such doubts because the status of the palace lord of the shrine was equal to that of the feudal lord. Moreover, according to the rules of Nanshan, the shrine never interfered in political and military affairs, and there was no habit of visiting him on weekdays.

Even if there were sacrifices, prayers and other matters that needed to be discussed, Chishu would send people to the shrine. Without special reasons, the shrine would never send anyone to visit.

"The battle of Yangshan is of great importance and has wide implications. Although the shrine is not involved in political affairs, it is also worried about the suffering of the people due to the soldiers. I came here this time because I was ordered by the great witch Zhu to invite Mr. Tou Gongzhuo to the shrine.

Let’s talk.” Grandma Yao said solemnly.

"Master is looking for brother Zhuo Zhan?"

Duan Yue murmured in a low voice and looked at Granny Yao with suspicion. Based on her understanding of the great witch Zhu Yuchun in the past few days, he should not be interested in meeting a foreign boy with his withdrawn and surly personality.

"Oh, well, we've been bothering you here for a long time. Brother Feng also needs to rest and rest. Let's go to the shrine with Granny Dianzhu." Zhuo Zhan patted his front, stood up, pulled Duan Fei and Zhuangzi with him.

Going out.

"I made it very clear just now that the Great Witch Zhu only invited Mr. Zhuo to one person!"

Grandma Yao shouted sternly, her rickety back suddenly straightened up, and her squinting eyes shone like sharp knives, making people shudder.

Everyone was frightened by the fierce shouting and looked at each other, but they didn't know what to do.

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Zhuo Zhan followed Granny Yao into the East Hall and went straight to the Shrine.

The East Palace usually has a high door and a deep lock. It is difficult to take a peek inside. This is the first time Zhuo Zhan has seen what is inside the walls of the East Palace.

The buildings in Chishu's mansion are all simple and practical wooden structures, majestic and not too luxurious, but the shrine in front of them is different.

The tall and large cylindrical stone building is a bit like the Temple of Heaven in Yanjing today. However, there are no windows visible in the surrounding wall, and only a row of egg-sized ventilation holes are left at the top near the eaves.

Even if someone wanted to see what was going on inside, they would never be able to do it by relying on Qinggong alone. Because there are no trees or plants around the shrine, and there is no grass growing for miles around.

The outer wall is covered with vermilion clay. The clay is strong and thick, and is not afraid of wind, rain, thunder and fire. The temple coated with clay is like a huge shelter, armed and airtight.

The pointed and steep roof towers into the clouds, and is covered with translucent azure tiles. It looks like a tough sword, showing its sharpness. Let alone climbing over eaves and walls to eavesdrop on the roof.

The slope of the roof makes it difficult to stand firmly.

Zhuo Zhan thought to himself, how afraid of being peeped and eavesdropped is the great witch Zhu De of this shrine. He is so mysterious and secretive. Is there really any hidden secret, or is this the case for all shrines in this generation?

Full of doubts, Zhuo Zhan and Granny Yao came to the door.

It was an extremely narrow and low copper door. People of normal stature would probably have to turn sideways or bend over to get in. At this time, Zhuo Zhan seemed to have figured out the reason why Granny Yao's back was rickety.

Grandma Yao took out three keys of different shapes and opened three locks in a row, and then the copper door opened with a faint "squeak" sound.

Grandma Yao had no intention of going in, but turned sideways and stepped out of the door, squinting and whispering: "Mr. Zhuo, please."

It took a lot of effort for Zhuo Zhan to squeeze through the small door, and he felt like his bones were about to fall apart.

He thought to himself that it was really difficult for Duan Yue to come to a place like this every day to practice with a weirdo. Even though Duan Yue was relatively petite, he had to get through this little door every day, so he might have already mastered the bone-shrinking technique.

As soon as Zhuo Zhan entered the hall, he heard the copper door slam shut again, followed by three "clicks" of locking. It seemed that Granny Yao had locked herself in from the outside.

The unknown is the scariest thing. Zhuo Zhan, who didn't know the situation, felt terrified at this moment, but now he could only bite the bullet and move forward.

The internal structure of the shrine is not complicated. A small red felt carpet leads straight to the altar in the middle.

The circular walls are lined with rows of candle holders filled with flickering candles, illuminating the temple like thousands of stars.

It's just that the roof is too high and too deep, so the candlelight can't shine on it, and the darkness above the head is as oppressive as the weight of a huge stone, making people breathless.

Not long after, Zhuo Zhan walked to the altar in the center of the circle.

In the middle of the altar is a large bronze cauldron with Nine Beasts and Heavenly Roar, which is covered with thick incense ash. In front of the bronze cauldron is a narrow table, with a few half-old magical instruments and a pile of tortoise shells scattered on the table.

piece.

Next to the table there is a witchcraft crystal supported by a copper frame, but this witchcraft crystal is only about the size of a football, and its size cannot be compared with the one I saw in Chuanshanji before.

Then there are the twelve circular mats surrounding the cauldron and table, neatly arranged in a ring.

Zhuo Zhan looked around, but did not find the figure of the Great Witch Zhu, but Granny Yao had locked the door outside, so there was no doubt that the Great Witch Zhu was inside the palace.

Zhuo Zhan was wondering in his heart. The Great Witch Zhu invited me to see me, but he didn't show up. What was his intention? Did he just want to lock me here?

Just when Zhuo Zhan was puzzled, he felt a cold wind coming from above his head, approaching with threatening hostility.

Zhuo Zhan immediately looked up and saw a man in black swooping down from the dark shadow on the roof.
Chapter completed!