Lonely Immortal

But Zhang Zhiwen didn't say anything. He just glanced at the old man and then walked back.

"Don't go, don't go...I tell you, I have a way to get you directly to the palace!"

The old man said suddenly.

This time, Zhang Zhiwen was quite surprised, but he just said lightly: "Oh? Do you know how to get to the palace?"

"Of course, of course!"

The old man nodded repeatedly and seemed to feel much better.

"Then since you know how to get to the palace, why are you still trapped here?" Zhang Zhiwen didn't believe what the other party said.

Yes, if this old man knew how to take shortcuts, how did he get caught in this place? Then he had already gone to the palace, why would he be reduced to this.

Another thing, this old man didn't say how long he had been here, or who he was, or revealed anything. He just said he knew such an amazing secret, so who would believe it.

"Oh, it's a long story, but don't worry, if you rescue me, I promise to take you to the palace!"

The old man still said with great certainty. Obviously, he felt that as long as Zhang Zhiwen rescued him, he would be able to take Zhang Zhiwen to take a shortcut and reach the palace directly.

And the old man was obviously holding back. He would not tell how he knew how to reach the palace until Zhang Zhiwen rescued him.

But why would Zhang Zhibo believe him? Besides, after Zhang Zhiwen came in, he found that he couldn't get out of here, right?

There is a sentry in five steps and a guard in ten steps. How can it be so easy to escape? The reason why Zhang Zhiwen is not very nervous is because he has the method of transformation. He has the confidence, and he can also try the Tianxing Dao. Whether the method can be used, he feels that there is a high probability that he can use it.

With these two life-saving methods, he wouldn't be too panicked, because if he was going to be locked up here until he died, it would be better to give it a try. At least there was still hope of survival.

The recruitment of servants has now turned into this situation. This is something Zhang Zhiwen did not expect. However, until now, Zhang Zhiwen has not complained about anything and has come, so let's find a way to solve the problem.

Therefore, he looked at the old man and asked, "If you don't tell me how you know how to get to the palace, how can I believe you?"

Zhang Zhiwen didn't beat around the bush with the other party, he just asked the other party directly what he thought and looked at the other party's attitude. With Zhang Zhiwen's experience, it was enough to tell whether what the other party said was true or false.

"Well, it's not that I didn't say it, but I did. If you go out and you don't take my words with you, wouldn't it be the end of me?"

The old man told the truth, and then he said, "Besides, I can't lie to you. We will be in the same boat by then. What good will it do me to lie to you?"

Hearing what he said, Zhang Zhiwen felt that it made sense. Therefore, Zhang Zhiwen nodded and said: "Okay, then how can I rescue you? You have also seen that this place is heavily guarded and there is almost no chance of escaping. of."

"No no..."

The old man seemed to expect that Zhang Zhiwen would say this. He quickly approached the iron fence and said mysteriously, "Listen to me, that's not the case. You can go out here!"

"Oh? Since you can get out here, why can't you get out?"

Zhang Zhiwen wanted to laugh in his heart. In fact, Zhang Zhiwen could see that this old man probably knew some secrets and probably knew how to escape, but he probably couldn't do it alone.

Sure enough, the old man sighed and said, "Actually, I can't do this alone. I need someone to cooperate."

"Is it possible that you have to dig a tunnel to get out?"

Zhang Zhiwen said slightly jokingly.

There are formations everywhere in this prison, and digging a tunnel is definitely not feasible, but he still has to tease the other party more or less, because the other party is also secretive and refuses to say the specific thing directly.

"No, no, that's naturally impossible. That's it. I won't beat around the bush with you. Anyway, if I tell you, it doesn't matter..."

The old man was teased a few times by Zhang Zhiwen, and it seemed that he couldn't bear it, so he directly told the situation.

Zhang Zhiwen listened quietly, and the more he listened, the more surprised he became.

"Eat people? Monsters? Are you sure?"

Zhang Zhiwen couldn't help but asked.

"Of course, otherwise what do you think they did to arrest us?"

The old man looked horrified and did not look like he was lying, but this did not surprise Zhang Zhiwen because he had also guessed that there should be a lot of monsters in the boundaries of Prince Zhao's Mansion, and then he These foreign monks caught and ate them, that was exactly what they wanted to do.

Just think about it, how can there be a monk who can easily grasp the golden elixir cultivation outside? But there are a lot of them here, and these golden elixir monks have lost the power to resist. The strength of these monsters does not require much strength to capture these golden elixir monks.

Of course, whether this was done openly or covertly, or how many people here knew about it, or how many people believed it, is another matter.

But now it seems that the monsters have invaded Prince Zhao's Mansion very deeply. Their traces are everywhere, even in every corner. For example, if this mansion does not know what to do for a living, there must be monsters. Latent.

But since a monster is lurking, how to escape?

What the old man said is interesting, that every time two monks are taken away from here, after these two monks are taken away, the monster does not come to eat the monks directly, but releases the blood essence of the monks, and then Just put it back.

"Then why not just bleed in prison?"

Zhang Zhiwen couldn't help but ask.

"Hey, think about it, why I said there is a monster in this house is because this kind of thing is shameful. If people here spread the word, think about it, what kind of reaction will it cause?"

The old man seemed quite shrewd and had guessed the monster's thoughts. Zhang Zhiwen agreed with this.

Therefore, Zhang Zhiwen said nothing more and continued to listen to the old man.

"Every time two monks are taken away, the guy who was with me last time is dead. Now you and I are left. We should be in a group, but now I have exhausted my blood and essence, and I am no longer able to escape. Shengtian, but you are different. I also have a pill to restore cultivation. When the time comes, take it and kill the guard, and we can take the opportunity to escape! "

The old man said.

This time, Zhang Zhiwen frowned, because on the surface it seemed like there was no problem, but if you think about it carefully, you will know that there is a problem, because if the old man has a pill to restore his cultivation, then he Why not use it in the first place? Does it have to be used only at this time?

Secondly, if he doesn't need it, he can give it to the monks in the same group. There is no need to wait until now.

Therefore, Zhang Zhiwen did not say anything, but there was obviously a trace of doubt in his eyes, and the old man seemed to see Zhang Zhiwen's doubts, and he quickly explained: "You must have misunderstood here, but listen to me, what I just said When I came here, I didn’t know there was a tunnel in their backyard leading to the palace!”

"oh?"

Zhang Zhiwen's eyes lit up. This time, he felt that the old man must not have lied. The old man must have finally discovered the secret after being tortured repeatedly for so many years and having his blood extracted.

"But you probably don't know that is the palace tunnel, right? You haven't been there either, right?"

Zhang Zhiwen immediately asked a question.

"Yes, I have never been there, but people here have been. They have all said this, but I only mentioned it once by chance and I heard it!"

The old man explained quickly.

This time, Zhang Zhiwen was silent. Obviously, what the old man said might be true. As for what this tunnel was used for, Zhang Zhiwen didn't know, and the old man probably didn't know either, but he knew that they had such a secret tunnel. Go underground to the palace.

This kind of thing doesn't seem to be an aboveboard thing. It must be something secretly done, and it must be caused by monsters. But no matter what, this tunnel is shady and almost extremely secretive.

How did the old man know? Zhang Zhiwen didn't know. He should have used some kind of magical auxiliary elixir. He could hear the movement in the distance. Of course, the old man carried some elixirs with him. Unlike Zhang Zhiwen, who seemed to know everything. People who don’t understand.

But now it seems that this method is feasible. As long as you kill the guards and then escape into the tunnel, you can reach the palace directly.

But this old man looks very old. Is there any need for him to go to the palace? Even if he goes to the palace, he must be safe. Maybe this is his purpose?

Therefore, Zhang Zhiwen nodded and said, "Okay, then I can help you."

"Haha, okay...it's a deal!"

The old man was extremely happy. Obviously, he had been locked up here for a long time. He was naturally extremely happy when he thought that he could escape.

But Zhang Zhiwen said: "But I have helped you so much, how can you thank me?"

The old man was stunned. He didn't expect Zhang Zhiwen to bargain with him at this time, but the old man still smiled and said: "Well, you don't say thank you for a favor, right?"

Zhang Zhiwen smiled faintly, and then said: "I'm sorry, then I might as well find someone else to cooperate. Anyway, I also have the elixir to restore my cultivation. I can break out of the dungeon at any time!"

"..."

The old man was speechless. He really didn't expect Zhang Zhiwen to be so treacherous. Zhang Zhiwen seemed to be honest and loyal. This appearance could indeed deceive many people. The old man was also mistaken.

But the old man suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "Then I have nothing to repay you with!"

"That's not necessarily the case. How about this? Tell me what you know about this place. You've been here for so many years. It's impossible that you don't know anything, right?"

Zhang Zhiwen asked casually. He actually didn't care whether the other party reciprocated or not. In other words, it was just a matter of words. On the contrary, this matter was also good for him. Everyone was mutually beneficial. There was nothing to say. It was just that he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get something from the old man. More information, especially about monsters.

You know, Zhang Zhiwen came to Prince Zhao's Mansion not without any purpose. He has a mission. He wants to investigate the situation of monsters. This mission is not very urgent, but who knows what Lin Jingyuan and his gang will think. ?

If Lin Jingyuan and the others lose their patience, it will be a big trouble then. In this case, Zhang Zhiwen naturally wants to get as much information as possible so that he can communicate with Lin Jingyuan, even if it is just a matter of dealing with it. OK

As long as time drags on, Zhang Zhiwen can gain a foothold in the Zhaowang Mansion, and then find ways to get rid of the control of Lin Jingyuan and others little by little, then he will basically be fine.

Therefore, Zhang Zhiwen must know as much as possible about this dungeon and monsters from the old man.

Hearing Zhang Zhiwen say this, the old man was also a little helpless. Although he planned to say nothing at first, he didn't know that Zhang Zhiwen would get a lot of things out of him. This is where Zhang Zhiwen is powerful. He is not in a hurry to force the old man. He just slowly grinds with the old man, and he doesn't say what his purpose is.

This is a natural means and ability of Zhang Zhiwen after experiencing so many hardships. Of course, the old man was easily controlled by Zhang Zhiwen.

Therefore, the old man began to tell his story.

It turned out that the old man had come here more than 30 years ago. When he first came, he was just like Zhang Zhiwen, he knew nothing. After he came in, he was also chased by people, but he was lucky. After several chases, he escaped and escaped from the territory of Zhao Wangfu.

But he was unwilling to give up. He thought that he couldn't be chased in vain. He got nothing. Therefore, he prepared things next year and planned to break into Zhao Wangfu again.

This time, he was well prepared, but even so, he was still surrounded and suppressed. This time, he had no way to escape, and was locked up in this place.

After being locked up, he didn't know anything. He spent a few days in a daze, and then he was taken away and bled. At that time, he was very confused, why did the people here take his blood, but after he asked, he was just beaten, so he didn't dare to ask again.

As time went by, his cultivation level was increasingly exhausted, from the Jindan stage directly to the foundation building stage, and then from the foundation building stage to the Qi refining stage. Now, even if he recovers his cultivation level, he is just a cultivator in the Qi refining stage.

Hearing this, Zhang Zhiwen also felt a little emotional. This guy was really unlucky, and these cultivators who were caught and locked up were also very unlucky. This was almost the same as being raised as animals.

Then, the old man wanted to escape, but this place was full of guards and formations and restrictions, and it was almost difficult to escape. The only chance to escape was when he was taken away for bloodletting. It seemed that this kind of thing was shameful, so there was almost no strict guard.

The reason why the old man knew that this was related to the monster was that he heard some words about the monster drinking blood.

Zhang Zhiwen naturally understood that the things the old man said should be true, and at this time, someone came outside.

"Everyone, get up!"

The guards came here and planned to take the old man and Zhang Zhiwen away to bleed them.

"No, no... don't..." The old man pretended to be terrified, but the guards didn't care and dragged him out directly. Zhang Zhiwen didn't have to do that and walked out on his own.