Death Sutra

For seven or eight years, he will do the same dream almost every night:

In his teens, he lay on the ground, surrounded by flowers in the night, standing on a strange old man, short and tall, and his wrinkled face kept bleeding down, teeth in his mouth. Like two rows of sharp knives, the old man laughed and was about to rush to bite his flesh and blood.

He was terrified, and even in his dreams, he would make a sharp scream. At this time, the goddess would come.

The goddess exuded an inexplicable radiance, saying nothing, but showing a smile, it dispelled the darkness in the flower forest, and the demonic old man.

After waking up, he often thinks about this dream. He always feels nervous and afraid for no reason. A little noise behind him can make him jump. Slowly, he understands, he must go to find the goddess, only stay with her. Will regain security.

A command came from far away, and the country of Xiangji wanted to form a female army again and go to the Western Region to participate in the war.

At that time, he was fifteen years old and still not an adult. He wanted to join the army and was rejected. "No, you are too young, and you are a man, how can you mix in the woman's army?"

Instead of giving up, he went to lobby the teenagers of similar ages in the city. "We are no longer children. We can't let women protect the country of fragrance every time. We must do our part to form a man's army."

He was very prestigious among the teenagers, and the proposal was approved. The partners only made one request: there were too few teenagers in the city, and there were not thousands of people together. Let those who move in also join in.

The teenagers went to the parties and said to the foreign farmers who were starting the wasteland: "The Western Region is your hometown. There is a war there. The Shangguanjiao is one of them. She inherited the Dragon King's army, but she is currently in a weak position. If she is defeated, The country of Xiangji will belong to others. The land that Dragon King once promised to you will also be taken away. Choose whether to wait for a miracle or join us in the Western Regions."

The size of the men’s army in Xiangji County finally reached more than 5,000. The few Daxueshan swordsmen who stayed in China were invited to serve as officers. The officers were mostly old and disabled, but they had rich combat experience and were able to bring a group of teenagers and farmers as soon as possible. Training becomes a warrior.

The female army has a larger number of troops, with a total of 14,000. They quickly turned from suspicion to excitement, accepted male soldiers, and admitted that they were the main force of the army.

Nearly 20,000 soldiers set off. They did not catch up with the most critical moment in Saitama City, but they participated in the sweeping war that followed, and Anguo crossed the sea. In conjunction with a small number of troops from Shiguo, they jointly attacked the three countries of Kang, Sha, and Hui in the west, and they were able to avoid worries and concentrate on the Eastern Alliance.

It was under the strong pressure of this army that Kang Wang Shang Liao had to agree to the negotiations. He could not bear the three-party attack of Saitama City, Xiaoyaohai and Xiaowanguo.

After fighting for a year in the Xiaoyao Sea, he was finally granted permission to travel to Saitama City. Meet the goddess he has never forgotten.

"My name is Su Shi, Xuan Dufeng goes to the twelfth generation of the fortune, and the sixth generation of the high priest of Hua Hun Lin. I voluntarily give up these titles and only hope to be the leader of the Shangguan."

Shangguan still remembers Su Shi. He was once hijacked by the old man. It was her rescued. Only the child of that year has grown into a strong young boy. Although he is only sixteen years old, he has been tempered by the battlefield and has veterans. Perseverance.

Su Shi got his wish and became the commander of Shangguanru. Two years later, as a member of the mission, he also came to the capital of the Central Plains.

It was he who knocked at the door and informed that someone was looking for the Dragon King.

Gu Shen had forgotten the ritual child of the country of Xiangji. Even if someone introduced it in detail, he would not remember it for a while. So, after opening the door, he saw that he was just a tall young man with a mixed face. With two distinct temperament, young and calm, occasionally looking up, flashing the enthusiasm of seeking knowledge and thirst.

Su Shi’s interest in the Dragon King is even higher. Even if he speaks, he can only stare at the tiptoe of Gu Shenwei, and it also reveals the excitement that is difficult to conceal – he worships the Dragon King more than the native Snowy Mountain Swordsman.

"The person who called himself called Pang Jing, how did the Dragon King ask me to answer him?" Su Shi's attitude was more and more respectful.

Sitting in the house, Xu Yan’s mouth was getting higher and higher, and he said to his husband with a mouth shape: “Football.”

Fang Wen is shaking his head and smiling. Although his wife’s approach is a bit too much, he is more reassuring than he is happy. As far as he knows, Su Shi is very popular, especially for men and women from the country of Xiang Xiang. Young people are high priests of high status.

Gu Shen turned to ask Shangguan, "Can I borrow a room alone to see Pang Jing?"

"Of course." Shangguan said with a smile, "Let me think about it..."

"Just use me." Xu Yanwei rushed to say that she had already set the stage and was willing to do something for Gu Shenwei. "I will go to another room to be there."

This is the most convenient way. Fang Wen is the wife who personally supports the wide sleeves and goes out with Shangguan.

Su Shi went to meet Pang Jing, Shangguan pointed to his back and whispered: "This is my competent cadre, named Su Shi, who worships you in five bodies. You don't let us help, I won't force it, but I won't ask for it. Bring him, teach him."

"Teach him what?" Gu Shen is stunned, and everything he sees seems to be unsuitable for normal people.

The people outside are about to come in. Shangguan Ruoke smiled at him, didn't answer, and chased the front square smell and Xu Yanwei.

Gu Shenwei has already thought of the reason for rejection: Su Shi is also a member of the Yuyu State Mission. With his inconvenience, the Central Plains Court will not easily allow it.

Before the arrival of Pang Jing, Gu Shen settled down and moved her thoughts to something more important.

Princess Huaping’s Hummer is not as good as it was six years ago. He just disappeared in the desert for the sake of betting. Today’s Pang Jing is like a handsome young man who is not talented. He is full of grievances, “Dragon King.” He stood. At the door, don't chill and whisper.

Gu Shenwei did not stand up, "Dragon King is not in this room."

Pang Jing’s face sneered in a stiff voice, and everything in his hands was destroyed in the hands of this person. It doesn't matter what it is called.

"Pang Ma, please stay with Gu Gongzi here. I will let people send tea immediately." Su Shi solved the problem of calling, so for a while, he actually knows that the name of "Dragon King" is out of date, Gu I can't help but be surprised.

"You're welcome." Pang Jingtou said, "I will only talk a few words with ‘Gu Gongzi, and I will leave immediately.”

"Yes." Su Shi gently closed the door from the outside.

Pang Jing walked two steps forward and didn't sit down. "Gu Gongzi is still the same as before. Do you like to have something to say?"

"Ok."

"Very good, I came from the order of the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager is the sister of Pang Jing. The relationship between the two is not intimate. It was still very tense at the time. However, it was not the past, and Pang Jing, who had no hope of losing his career and lost the trust of the princess, had to find a backing for himself. Compatriots are always the best and easiest choice.

"I have been waiting for the Queen Mother's message."

Pang Jing went back to the door and confirmed that no one was outside. He turned and said: "I have to say something about myself. I am sorry about the encounter with Lin Xiaoshan. But it is not my idea to arrest him. I am escorted to go to Luojiazhuang and have nothing to do with me. I am just...have been ordered to act."

"Those things, let Lin Hill think about it."

Pang Jing heard the threat, and his heart could not help sinking. Then he despised his timidity. Here is the Central Plains capital. The Dragon King is bigger, and he can't do as he wants in the Western Region. Then his voice became cold again. "The Empress Dowager gives you ten days."

"Ten days? This is not enough."

"It's not enough. It's ten days. No one can help you. This is the mouth of the Empress Dowager. I just said it."

"Well, then?"

"From today, until the tenth day, you have to find out the group of killers, as well as the behind-the-scenes ambassadors. If you can't pay the people after the expiration - you are the murderer, and there are also sects, because they are purple. Hezheng people provide you with a guarantee, and there are disciples to participate in the assassination."

This is not like negotiation, it is like an ultimatum.

"The Empress Dowager throws me into the tiger's den, I hope she can at least give me a tiger stick."

Pang Jing was silent for a moment, then opened up with difficulty. "I am your tiger stick. The Empress Dowager has just appointed me as Zong Zhengqing. You want to see who you are, and whoever you check, will be accompanied by me."

Zong Zhengfu specializes in the emperor's family, Zong Zheng's post is served by the royal family, Zong Zhengqing is his deputy, the grade is not low, but Pang Jing is still very ashamed, he would rather take the job or the position is slightly lower but the head of the department Official position.

Gu Shen’s thought is another thing: the Empress Dowager is also skeptical that the masters behind the killers are members of the royal family.

"very good."

"Who you want to see tells me at least one day in advance, so today I can only waste."

"Well, let me think about it, start from the hardest time. I want to see Princess Huaping tomorrow morning and Xiao Wang in the afternoon."

Pang Jing's face was blue, and he expected such an embarrassing situation. The Empress did not seal his official position at this time. He probably used his husband and wife relationship. "Good." He squeezed a word from his teeth. Immediately added: "I can't guarantee that you will see these two people."

"Dear to be righteous, I believe that the princess and Xiao Wang understand the importance of this matter, they will not see them, and others have reasons to refuse."

Pang Jing’s heart surged in his heart, but he said: “There is one more thing. You are not a Zhongyuan person now, so it’s best not to go around, especially at night, living in the Huaixi Pavilion. What’s the matter? I will send the message here."

Pang Jing turned and left, not even leaving a message, secretly admonishing himself: This is an opportunity to endure the humiliation of today, with a day in the back.

When Shangguan came, he again asked Gu Shen to "receive" Su Shi and pointed out the fact: "Don't forget, you owe me a lot of people, and always have to do it once in a while."

Gu Shen buryed the reason for the rejection, and agreed with Shangguan’s recommendation. In fact, he will immediately take Su Shi out.

He didn't want to waste the first day. It was like a war. Before he launched the charge to the royal array, he had to solve the worries. "Let's make friends with several people in the Central Plains." He said, still don't understand. Su Shi wants to learn from himself.