#1272 - Chapter 1272 Powerful

Wow, this system is really powerful today!

Ye Kong also heard the difference. This time, it was a designated reward! That is to say, he could have whatever he wanted.

The world is vast, and he can choose whatever he wants.

It's just that last time, after that mission was successful, the system gave Ye Kong the entire treasure pavilion.

Now that he thinks about it, Ye Kong doesn't really need anything urgently.

Then, let's temporarily store it. Ye Kong can take it whenever he wants.

The most important thing now is to get out of the Border City first.

Ye Kong looked at the Four Divine Beasts, who no longer had any intention of resisting, and couldn't help but smile. Before leaving, he reinforced the sealing barrier again.

Moreover, it can also be regarded as a confinement. Only Ye Kong can release them.

Now it seems that these Four Divine Beasts are really obedient. They are not as aggressive as they were the first time they met, and their eyes are full of fear when they look at Ye Kong.

The glory of the past is gone, welcoming their new king.

So many years have passed, and this road has been completely abandoned. If someone wasn't leading the way...

Heh, Ye Kong asked the person in front of him who was silent.

"Why, when your elder sent me in, didn't he think that I, Ye Kong, would have a day to come out?"

The person in front was leading the way.

As for the reason why he was so obedient.

If it wasn't for Ye Kong feeding him the Soul-Seizing Powder, plus a dagger across his waist.

But this little minion maintained a tight-lipped attitude, leading Ye Kong to this place, and refused to move forward no matter what.

The exit is extremely hidden, and it hasn't been opened for many years. It is unknown what dangers lie inside. Moreover, this is the last exit to prevent the Four Divine Beasts from escaping, so it must be even more dangerous than inside.

The guide put on a look that he would rather be killed than take another step, which made Ye Kong laugh and cry.

"Life is but a single thread. You will die whether you send me out or not. But you could have given yourself a chance to live. If you send me out, I can give you the antidote and send you to a safe place," Ye Kong promised.

"Impossible. Under the heavens, there is nowhere outside the reach of the Hanlin Academy's spies." The guide finally opened his mouth. Now, his only way to survive is Ye Kong's death.

This practice of exchanging one life for another has always been the tradition of the Hanlin Academy.

Even so, there are still so many people who follow each other and sell their lives for it. Ye Kong couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness and sorrow.

He was actually a little sad. Ye Kong was suddenly surprised by the change in his attitude. He had never cared about these things before.

Who cares, let them fight for hundreds of years, never-ending.

I am a carefree cloud, detached from the world.

This kind of obedience from the bottom of his bones is not something Ye Kong can change with a few words. Ye Kong took out the antidote from his sleeve, gave it to the guide, and plunged into the path without looking back.

Just before walking in, Ye Kong heard a very small voice.

Pay attention to the light.

Ye Kong turned his head, but there was nothing behind him. The faint sound just now was like a murmur.

After walking in, the entire path was completely dark.

Fortunately, Ye Kong could roughly identify the road ahead through his divine sense. In addition, Ye Kong had also been "blind" for a period of time, so he couldn't say that he was completely unfamiliar with this kind of completely dark road.

It's just that it was too low, so Ye Kong could only lower his head and bend half his body, and even crawl forward in a section of the journey. The air in the confined space was thin, and Ye Kong quickly crawled to the first intersection.

Here, Ye Kong saw a glimmer of light.

Seeing light in the darkness was like sending charcoal in the snow. Ye Kong almost wanted to crawl towards the light immediately.

But suddenly, the words rang in his ears.

Pay attention to the light.

Ye Kong paused for a moment, then changed direction and walked to the other side.

Along the way, Ye Kong encountered several forks, all with this kind of light, and Ye Kong avoided them very carefully. Only the whistling wind was in his ears, indicating that Ye Kong was getting closer and closer to the exit.

Getting closer and closer.

Ye Kong stretched his hand out. Through the fence in front of him, Ye Kong touched the fresh air of the outside world.

The long-lost feeling made Ye Kong couldn't wait to tear open the fence and step out.

After Ye Kong tore open the fence, Ye Kong suddenly felt something prick his hand.

Tsk.

Ye Kong withdrew his hand.

There was nothing on his hand.

Ye Kong ignored it and stepped out of the Border City.

The huge rumbling sound behind him was completely blocked by the re-covered wall.

Ye Kong walked aimlessly on the road until a large teahouse appeared in front of him. Ye Kong stopped and went to the teahouse to rest.

The shopkeeper brought a pot of tea that was brewed just right and poured a cup for Ye Kong. After drinking a cup of tea, all the bitterness and fatigue disappeared instantly, and the whole person became radiant. Ye Kong took the teapot and poured another cup for himself. This time, the blockage in his throat disappeared. Ye Kong cleared his throat and started chatting with the shopkeeper.

"Why is there only one teahouse within a hundred miles?" Ye Kong asked.

"Isn't it normal for there to be few people?"

The shopkeeper turned around and continued to boil water and make tea, busy.

"This place doesn't look like there are any people. Shopkeeper, how is business?"

"A little business is barely enough to make a living." The shopkeeper replied.

It's a bit strange to do business with so few words. What's even stranger is that he doesn't seem surprised at all by Ye Kong's sudden appearance.

"Then what is this place, and which family's territory is it?" Ye Kong asked.

"Pingxiang." The shopkeeper replied crisply, "As for the family, these are all scattered people here, not restricted by any family, so naturally it is not the territory of any family."

Looking at the entire place, it is ruled by people from various families. To say that no family is involved at all, there are only one or two places.

Ye Kong understood.

Taking advantage of the good sunshine, Ye Kong drank the entire pot of tea, put down the money, and prepared to leave. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by the shopkeeper.

"What's wrong? Is the money not enough?" Ye Kong asked.

The shopkeeper first nodded, and then shook his head.

"Speak directly." Ye Kong knocked off the shopkeeper's hand.

"The reason I opened a teahouse here is not so much to make money, but to prepare sacrifices. Since you have drunk my tea, you must come with me." The shopkeeper directly attacked Ye Kong.

"Oh? You're a trained martial artist." Ye Kong met him, raised his long sword, and aimed it at the shopkeeper's throat.

"Then you can be the sacrifice this time!"