Wanderer of the whirling world

Xin Ziqiu exhaled foul breath, grinned and said:
"Do I have any other choice now? Maybe from the day I was born, I was destined to prepare for this day."

Once he made up his mind, his face was full of the sunshine and chivalry of a young man, and he could not see the shackles on his body at all.

Ji Du remained silent, looking at the young man in front of him, through his body, he smelled the unique destiny hidden in the depths of his soul, and re-evaluated the determination and perseverance of this young warrior.

After a long time, he said softly:

"Some things are indeed destined and cannot be escaped, but you have to remember that people always have a choice. Now that you have made up your mind, I can help you. However, this body is not good, and the magic silver will suppress it. My strength. I need to find a body that works, and I have to arrange things."

"Then what do you want to do?"

"You don't have to worry about it, you can continue to look for clues, and when I am ready, I will naturally look for you."

Xin Ziqiu wanted to ask Ji Du about "Xin Zhai", but immediately put this thought behind him.

After all, these troubles that happened in another world have little to do with him, and he has enough things to deal with in front of him, so he nodded, put on the deer mask again and said:

"By the way, where did you hide that Westerner? If he disappears here inexplicably, he will cause me trouble."

Ji Du smiled:
"If you don't tell me, I almost forgot. I didn't want outsiders to know about our conversation, so I temporarily isolated that guy."

As he spoke, he waved his hand lightly, and a colorful and gorgeous opening was opened out of nowhere in the prison, James' body slipped out of it, and fell limply on the ground.

Xin Ziqiu leaned down, patted the "Dazhui Point" on James's back with his hands, turned him over, pinched him, and called out twice.

Sure enough, James' body was fine, and he woke up leisurely, his dull eyes slowly focused on Xin Ziqiu, and asked suspiciously:
"What's wrong with me?"

Xin Ziqiu frowned slightly:
"Mr. James, don't you remember what happened?"

"me……"

James' fair cheeks were flushed, but he couldn't speak a word.

He tried hard to think back, but found that he only remembered that he came to this cell to look for Ding Si under Zong Shaoqing's order, and everything else was blank.

It was as if one second he had just stepped into the dungeon, and then he was awakened by Ding Si. There was no feeling of time passing during this period.

"This this……"

Seeing the hesitating and inexplicable James in front of him, Xin Ziqiu understood that this must be Jidu's method. He subconsciously looked up, only to see the blond Aiden who had been tied up again and lay crookedly on the ground. In the corner of the prison, people are unconscious.

In the blink of an eye, everything returned to the way it was before, Xin Ziqiu's face flashed with astonishment, and he even doubted whether what happened just now was his own illusion.

He was puzzled in his heart, but his mind was not slow at all, and a lie came out of his mouth:
"Mr. James, you were too careless. When you were about to interrogate Xinzhai with the magic silver needle method, you were attacked by this prisoner. Don't you remember all this?"

James looked at Ding Si suspiciously, with a face full of disbelief. Even if he was unable to display his skills in this mithril dungeon, his imposing supervisor Tian Siqian, his instinctive reaction was far better than ordinary people. Xinzhai sneak attack?

It can be seen that the magic silver needle on the ground was indeed brought out by him from Jiantiansi's treasury just now. Although he had a lot of disbelief in his heart, he couldn't refute it.

"Okay, have you already interrogated this heart?"

Xin Ziqiu smiled and said:
"Of course not. James Qian was attacked, so I will treat you first. How can there be any reason to interrogate Xin Zhai alone? Besides, I don't know how to use magic silver acupuncture. How can I interrogate you?"

James shook his dizzy head, only then did he recall that Ding Si on the opposite side, who had rescued him in Chengqian Palace and killed the ancient shaman alone, quickly put on a smile and said :
"Thank you Master Ding for saving me, my kindness will never be forgotten."

Xin Ziqiu shook his head: "Mr. James Qian, we are both officials under Zong Shaoqing, so we should support each other. This is just my duty."

James nodded, picked up the magic silver needle, and was about to interrogate Aiden, but when he glanced at the unconscious blond man in front of him, he felt fear for no reason.

He frowned, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes, and said to himself:
"What is the origin of this Xinzhai? The courage to attack me on a sudden whim in this dungeon is not something ordinary people can have."

Seeing this, Xin Ziqiu secretly admired him. Jidu's method was really clever, which not only made James lose his memory, but also left doubts in the heart of this Westerner.

He said lightly: "Could Mr. James have forgotten that you knocked down and captured this man with magic silver bullets at that time. I'm afraid he had some resentment towards you before and wanted to take revenge. But I didn't expect you to come here in person this time." Come."

James pondered for a moment, then said to Xin Ziqiu:
"Master Nading, how do you think this should be dealt with?"

Xin Ziqiu thought for a while and said:

"This Xinzhai is wild and unruly, and it's a bit tricky. With his courage, I suggest that he should be strictly guarded first, to sharpen his temper, and wait for a trial. After all, although this place can restrict the abilities of different people, the magic silver needle Once the method is cast, there is no guarantee that he will not go berserk again."

Facing Aiden, James shuddered for no reason, put down the magic silver needle uneasily, and nodded slightly:
"That's good. Xin Zhai is so bold, there must be other accomplices. I think that monk may be with him. We might as well try another day. Mr. Ding, although we are serving the country, we must be careful, there is no need Take the risk."

Xin Ziqiu responded, but he was thinking about how to deal with Xu Xingzi.

Although Ji Du verbally promised to help him, Xin Ziqiu felt that Lingshan's promise was more trustworthy. Therefore, he was going to let Xu Xingzi go and continue to maintain a cooperative relationship with Lingshan, but obviously, he did not intend to tell Ding Junjie about it. Count things.

James nodded in satisfaction, and waved to the guards behind him, ordering them to guard the dungeon, while he left with Xin Ziqiu.

The two were walking in the dark corridor, James suddenly asked: "Master Ding, I heard that your religion has a lot of research on Xinzhai, what do you think of these two prisoners?"

Xin Ziqiu was silent for a moment, then replied in a low voice:
"If Zong Shaoqing and Zong Muqian suspect the identity of the Mi Po Sect in Xia, just ask directly, why bother to test me again and again?"

James was taken aback:
"Ding...Master Ding, where did you start talking?"

Xin Ziqiu snorted softly:
"Lord James is well versed in the magic silver needle method, which is obviously more suitable for interrogation of criminals, but Zong Shaoqing asked me to come to the dungeon alone, and just happened to send you to help me in the middle of the trial, I am afraid that the co-trial is a fake , Surveillance is real."

James knew that he had been discovered, but he couldn't remember what happened after arriving here, and he couldn't help but feel worried.

He knew that the Mipo sect worshiped the faceless God, and that there were all kinds of weird spells. The fact that he was knocked unconscious and lost his memory was probably the result of Ding Si, and that he was attacked by Xin Zhai. It's just an excuse made up by this person.

Now, he is full of jealousy towards this powerful but unpredictable weirdo. Seeing that the other party is outspoken and wants to explain but can't make up nonsense, he can only say stubbornly:

"This...how could it be?"

Xin Ziqiu was pressed for time and did not have time to face Jian Tiansi's constraints, so he was ready to speak clearly. He thought for a moment and said calmly:

"Your Majesty James, you can tell Zong Shaoqing that I have no interest in fame and fortune, nor do I want to get involved in the disputes between the court and China. As long as Jian Tiansi does not target me, I will never oppose Zong Shaoqing. Even if Jian Tiansi wants to Surveillance and stalking, as long as it doesn't hinder the official's work, that's fine. All in all, Zong Shaoqing and James Qian have a lot of time to deal with, so there is no need to waste time on mere subordinates."

He has said this outright, which is equivalent to admitting that he is not a Mipo believer, but he also made it clear that if he wants to stay with Jian Tiansi, since he has the emperor's backing, Jian Tiansi can't do anything to him, as long as he doesn't Come to touch his bad luck, and everyone can live in peace.

James understood immediately, looked at the expressionless deer head mask, and said with some anxiety:

"Master Ding is quick to speak, I understand, I must finish the book, Bingming Zong Shaoqing. This... There is one more thing, Zong Shaoqing needs your help about the upcoming Supervising Division Conference."

Xin Ziqiu nodded and said:

"My lord Zong has ordered me to do my duty as a subordinate. If you have anything to do, you might as well wait until I see him tomorrow."

While talking, the two had already reached the door of the dungeon. Xin Ziqiu was in no mood to chat with James. He felt that the effect of the mithril-limiting spell had disappeared. It disappeared in an instant.

The two parted ways, and James looked at the other person's leaving figure with a complicated expression in his eyes.

……

It was almost dawn at this time, and the night tour of all ghosts was over, but in the capital, how could there be a night of peace?
At this time, in the second prince's Yuqing Palace, in an elegant study room, the fresh air of incense was flowing in the air, but it couldn't cover up the heavy atmosphere.

The second prince, King Yan Zhu Xiaojun, was wearing a green robe and sitting on the main seat with an expressionless face.

Sitting next to him were several powerful officials, including Zong Jing, who supervised Tiansi naturally.

Everyone's faces are not very good-looking, the capital has been very uneasy recently, but at this juncture, the battle for the heir apparent between the crown prince and the second prince has intensified, even to the point of blatantly tearing one's skin apart.

First, the second prince was inexplicably attacked by sorcery and almost lost his life, and then there was an assassination incident in the prince's Chengqian Palace. Anyone who is not a fool can see that the two have long been incompatible, and the so-called brotherhood is also true. There is nothing left, and there is no room for turning around.

The final result can only end in the complete failure of one party.

This also means that once the crown prince becomes the Great Treasure, all the confidantes of Yuqing Palace will face ruthless purge and massacre. This battle for succession is already a battle of life and death.

Under such circumstances, no matter how loyal the subordinate is, it is inevitable that he will feel uneasy. The study room is completely silent at this moment, everyone has their own thoughts, and no one speaks for a while.

"Zong Shaoqing, I want to know, is that Ding Si one of yours?"

The second prince's words finally broke the deadlock of silence, but his tone was a bit sharp and uneasy.

Zhu Xiaojun had to admit that he made a very stupid mistake.

Although he had just narrowly escaped death and saved his life from the attack of sorcery, even in a fit of rage, he should not rashly send the ancient shaman to Chengqian Palace to assassinate the prince. Reckless and irresponsible.

Fortunately, Xin Zhai, who had been silent for a long time, reappeared in the capital recently, and Jian Tiansi and Zong Jing were able to attribute the assassination of the ancient shaman to Xin Zhai's chaos and cover up the past. Otherwise, even if the assassination of the ancient shaman was successful, he would not be able to escape. Emperor Xi's thunder was furious.

But after this incident, Zhu Xiaojun carved a new name in his heart.

Mi Po teaches, Ding Si.

He has seen the skills of the ancient shaman with his own eyes. It is no exaggeration to say that if you look at the entire world of strangers in the Ming Dynasty, you will find few opponents. Even Zong Jing, the top master of Supervisor Tiansi, will probably have to submit to him. .

This is also the confidence for him to let the other party go to Chengqian Palace to assassinate.

But never expected that a small person of the "Ding" generation of the Mipo Sect could kill the ancient shaman by himself. This kind of strength is enough to look down on the world.

Such a master was unknown before, and had never been recruited by any force, it was simply inconceivable.

Zhu Xiaojun's intention is Dabao, so he is naturally a person who loves talents. After hearing about this, his first reaction was to take Ding Si under his command.

If such a top master can join his camp, he will definitely be a force that cannot be ignored.

Zong Jing raised his head, looked into the eyes of the second prince, immediately understood what he meant, and replied:
"Your Highness, Ding Si is indeed a talent that I have only recently accepted. Sending him to Chengqian Palace in the name of Supervisor Tiansi is also a test for this person. Unexpectedly, it ruined the mission of the ancient shaman."

Zhu Xiaojun waved his hands and said generously:

"It doesn't matter, there is no need to mention the past. Since this Ding Si has such abilities, I hope to capture this person and make him serve Yuqing Palace. Zong Shaoqing, what do you think?"

Zong Jing shook his folding fan lightly, thought for a while, and then said:
"Your Highness is very good if you are thirsty for talents. However, although Ding Si is powerful, he is good at the method of controlling thunder and ghosts. He is definitely not a member of the Mipo Cult who serves the faceless god. , his identity, and his motives for joining the Tiansi, are worth deliberating over and over again. I think it's better to find out his details first, and then try to win him over, otherwise it's easy to lure wolves into the house..."

... (end of this chapter)