Chapter 145 Half a Person

In a corner at the foot of Shenjian Peak, a man in gray robe stood with his back on his back and his hands behind his back.

He stared at the mist-shrouded Divine Sword Peak. A layer of mist clung to his face and kept changing, making it impossible to see his face clearly. Only a pair of faintly exposed eyes showed indifference. Occasionally, the light swept over and he didn't know where he was. Think about something.

Suddenly, a rustling sound sounded behind him, and several monks dressed in black appeared. When they saw him, they all knelt down on one knee and saluted.

"Xuan Yi and the leaders of Xuan Zi have met Elder Di Zi!" The leader of the men in black said respectfully.

"Well, get up." The man in gray robe nodded gently without turning around. His neutral voice was unpredictable and could not tell the difference between male and female, making it impossible to guess his identity.

After hearing this, Xuan Yi bowed his head in thanks and stood up. After he stood up, the other black-robed people followed suit, showing their strict hierarchy and discipline.

After a long time, the gray-robed man's voice sounded again.

"My name ranks fifth. You can call me the Fifth Elder later."

"I've seen the fifth elder!" Xuan Yi and several men in black shouted respectfully.

The fifth elder nodded, his tone suddenly solemn.

"There are thirty-three people in Xuanzi Anzi. Of the thirteen people who participated in this operation, why are only a few of you here?"

Xuan Yi hurriedly lowered his head and clasped his fists: "Fifth Elder, the brothers who came this time are all brothers who can get away. Except for Xuan Shi, the other brothers were dragged away and couldn't get away. They were afraid of being noticed if they left forcibly, so they didn't Didn't come."

"Xuan Shi?" The fifth elder turned his head slightly and thought, "He is stationed at Feixue Peak, right?"

"Yes, it is An Zi who is stationed at Feixue Peak." He also seemed quite hesitant during the mission, and his actions were not as straightforward as before. Therefore, my subordinates were afraid that the plan would be leaked, so they did not inform Xuan Shi."

"Haha, the comfortable life of Taixu Palace has passed for so long that some people have forgotten how they came here and what their original intention was." The fifth elder's voice was gentle, but there was a coldness in the words.

Xuan Yi felt cold, exchanged inexplicable glances with the men in black beside him, and then looked at the fifth elder.

"How to deal with Xuan Shi, please let the elders explain clearly!"

"Alas, there is a strong wind and snow in Feixue Peak. Even if a monk is not careful, he will die. Poor Xuan Shi. He suffered such a misfortune at such a young age. It is really regrettable and lamentable." The fifth elder said in a sad tone, as if he was mourning. The song is generally very sentimental, making people want to cry.

Listening to his sad words, Xuan Yi and others felt chilled in their hearts. They knew that Xuan Shi had been sentenced to death within a few words of the Fifth Elder.

Taking a slow breath, Xuan Yi said in a deep voice: "Xuan Shi had a bad life and died young. It's really a pity. I have worked with Xuan Shi for many years and were as close as brothers. Today I heard about the death of my brother. Apart from being sad, I just hope that his family in Dayan can grieve after hearing the news and not get too excited and make any mistakes."

The fifth elder suddenly turned around after hearing this, his eyes faintly exposed in the mist stared at Xuan Yi, but Xuan Yi remained unmoved at all and stared firmly into the eyes of the fifth elder.

The few men in black around them were motionless, but they were covered in cold sweat under their clothes.

They are the secret agents placed by Dayan in Taixu Palace. Although the time is different in the morning and evening, and they are almost in single-line contact, the feeling of loneliness of being alone in the enemy camp makes them and Xuanzi, who leads everyone in Xuanzi, One is like a brother.

They almost don't know each other, but Xuan Yi is their recognized elder brother, the only person they can trust, rely on and confide in in this dangerous place where they are surrounded by enemies everywhere.

This time, Xuan Yi informed the Fifth Elder of Dizi about Xuan Shi's hidden secret. However, the shameless move that seemed to betray his brothers made several secret disciples have no objection and even supported him very much.

Because they are secret agents, the inner ghosts sent by Dayan to Taixu Palace, and they cannot see the light. If their identity is revealed, the seemingly peaceful Taixu Palace may not have any good fruits for them to enjoy.

And they all have more or less reasons to be caught in Dayan's hands. Once their identities are revealed and they are caught, if they spit out something that should not be said, then it will not be a matter of their own death.

Therefore, although they were a little sad when Xuan Shi was sentenced to death, they were just sad that the rabbit died and the fox died. If they had been Xuan Yi, they would have directly eliminated this hidden danger without reporting it. You must know that this is related to everyone's wealth and life.

At this time, seeing that Xuan Yi dared to put forward conditions to Elder Dizi at the risk of seriousness and wanted to protect Xuan Shi's family, the several Anzi were filled with nervousness and were extremely moved. They couldn't help but trust this "big brother" in their hearts. A few points.

The fifth elder and Xuan Yi stared at each other for a long time. Just when Xuan Yi's eyes were blood red and his body was shaking faintly, the fifth elder smiled softly and looked away.

"Haha, don't worry. Our Dayan Dynasty will naturally not treat its heroes poorly, especially those who died in the line of duty. Dayan will take good care of Xuan Shi's family, don't worry."

"The fifth elder is merciful. Xuan Yi will wait for Xuan Shi to thank the fifth elder!" Xuan Yi bowed to thank him, his aching head causing cold sweat to roll down his face.

The fifth elder smiled noncommittally and asked, "How is the search going?"

Xuan Yi knew what he was asking, and bowed and answered: "Back to the fifth elder, a total of fifty-nine suspects have been found in more than a year, and later after investigation, seventeen people were left. This time, I borrowed the opportunity of the Divine Sword Peak Tongtian Competition The opportunities were screened again, and finally there were eight and a half people left.”

"Eight and a half people? What's going on with the half people?" The fifth elder was full of curiosity.

"Back to the fifth elder, more than 70% of the half of the person is similar to what the intelligence showed. However, after investigation, it was found that this person was forcibly improved with the help of the power of elixirs, so he reached the elixir formation stage at a young age. Previously, he was originally Excluded, but today during the competition, one of my subordinates reported that this young man had defeated the monks in the late stage of Dan Jie with his cultivation in the middle stage of Dan Jie, so I included him as half of the list," Xuan Yi explained.

"It's interesting, haha." The fifth elder smiled softly, and his voice turned solemn, "Although the risk of adding one more person will be much greater, but this time the order came from the court, saying that it is at all costs. It is better to kill a thousand by mistake than to kill a thousand by mistake. Let one go, and the other half will be included. You can make the specific arrangements."

"Yes!" Xuan Yi responded immediately.

After thinking about it, Xuan Yi asked hesitantly: "Elder, we have chosen to take this action before the Tongtian Competition. Isn't the risk too great? You must know that the Tongtian Competition in Taixu Palace, the peaks of each peak, The Lord and the elders will come, and the leader Lu Heng will come in person. If they notice anything, I'm afraid..."

The fifth elder shook his head slightly: "Don't worry, I have my own arrangements. The most dangerous time is also the safest time. The reason why I chose to act at this time is because no one would have thought that we would take action at this time. As long as we do it in advance If you don't get discovered by them, that's half the battle."

"Then what if they discovered it beforehand?" Xuan Yi was still a little worried.

"Will not!"

The fifth elder shook his head affirmatively and smiled slightly when he saw Xuan Yi's puzzled face.

"Because the action is tonight."

"Tonight?!" Xuan Yi exclaimed in a low voice, and several Xuanzi Anzi behind him also made a commotion.

They didn't expect that the fifth elder would just do what he said and actually set the time for action tonight.

"Look, even you didn't think of it, let alone others. Tonight is the best time!" The fifth elder laughed, his voice a little proud.

Xuan Yi was a little hesitant, and after being silent for a long time, he asked: "Fifth Elder, do you want to wait a little longer? There are still too many target areas. If we act tonight, I'm afraid there will be accidents in multiple linkages."

The fifth elder shook his head and said in a low voice: "We can't wait any longer. Tonight is the best time. If we wait any longer, the elders and peak masters of the peaks, and even Lu Heng, will come, and then we will have no chance." It doesn’t matter if an accident happens. If you can take away one, just kill them if you can’t.”

Xuan Yi thought for a while and knew that what the fifth elder said was right. Now was indeed the best time, so he nodded in agreement.

After thinking for a while, the fifth elder said again: "Tonight's operation, you guys are only responsible for the leadership, and you will be responsible for arranging the disciples from the 20th onwards. You will be responsible for the specific arrangements. As for Xuan Shi, isn't there still half of us? , Arrange for him to go, a young monk in the middle stage of pill formation will not take much effort to inform the other disciples and deal with Xuan Shi after leaving Taixu Palace. "

"Fifth Elder, Xuan Shi's cultivation is advanced and his skills are even more impressive. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the disciples after number 20 to defeat him." Xuan Yi hesitated.

The fifth elder smiled softly, stretched out his hand and handed out a pill.

Xuan Yi took it and smelled it gently, his expression suddenly changed.

"Soul Gu?"

"That's right." The fifth elder chuckled and nodded, "Xuan Shi has been poisoned. This soul poison is the medicine guide corresponding to the poison in his body. As long as it is crushed near him, it can trigger the attack of the poison in his body. By then, let alone a monk, even an ordinary person can kill him with a sword."

Xuan Yi felt cold in his heart.

He knew that the Dayan Dynasty used different methods to control their dark disciples, and many of the dark disciples did not know what kind of ban they had been given until their death. At this time, when he heard that Xuan Shi had been planted with this extremely vicious soul poison, he couldn't help but feel sad in addition to feeling cold all over his body.

Once the soul Gu is activated, Xuan Shi's tragic end can be foreseen, and Xuan Shi can't bear to think about it.

The pain of not being like this would be as satisfying as killing him with a sword.

The fifth elder looked at Xuan Yi's face and the silent people beside him, and knew what they were thinking, so he smiled softly.

"Our Dayan dynasty has always been fair, with rewards and punishments for merit. As long as you serve me seriously, and retire after you have achieved success, I, Dayan, will naturally not treat you badly. But if you are so unclear with Xuan Shi He is greedy for comfort and endangers the comfort of other disciples. I have made it clear in the law of Dayan, so naturally I cannot spare him."

"Yes, we will follow the Fifth Elder's teachings." Xuan Yi and others hurriedly bowed in response.

The fifth elder nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to indicate that they could leave.

After everyone left, only the fifth elder was left. He turned his back again and stared at the Divine Sword Peak.

“After living here for hundreds of years, even I can’t bear to part with it, alas!”

After a long time, a faint sigh drifted away in the wind, and the fifth elder disappeared, as if he had never appeared.