Lord of Earth Fiend

"Want some water? What do you want to eat?"

Amidst the shouts, the long whip swung down and hit Ma Shengshen's head, making a crisp "snap" sound.

The inner factory fanzi, who was holding a whip in his hand, laughed and found it quite interesting.

Ma Shengshen's face was stained with stains and blood, and because it had not been washed for a long time, it emitted bursts of odor.

Fortunately, it is winter and the weather is cold. If it is summer, the smell will be even worse.

He raised his head and looked at the sky covered with lead clouds: it seemed like it was going to snow.

Seeing his appearance, Na Fanzi became even more angry and whipped him again.

Escorting prisoners is a hard job, especially those who are going to prison. There is basically no money to be made.

After being whipped twice, Ma Shengshen suddenly laughed: "You are going to die."

"I'm dying?"

Fanzi pointed at himself and couldn't help but burst into laughter. He wondered if this guy was so beaten that he went crazy and was talking nonsense here...

Suddenly there was a sharp sound breaking through the air, and then his companion shouted: "Enemy attack!"

Na Fanzi quickly turned his head to look, only to see a sharp sword light.

The next moment, he was dead...

Chen Jin, who was wearing a bamboo hat, seemed to be in an uninhabited land. He killed all the fans in a short time, then cut open all the prison cars, grabbed Ma Shengshen with one hand, and swept towards the forest on the left side of the official road.

Under the current circumstances, he could not rescue all the prisoners, so he could only break open the prison van and let the others escape on their own.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Chen Jin took Ma Shengshen to a stream in the middle of the mountain.

Putting it down, he found that Ma Shengshen's hands and feet were wearing a pair of black shackles, and his pipa bones were also pierced with finger-thick iron chains.

This is a cruel way to deal with martial arts masters.

Chen Jin took out the Conservation Sword, took a breath, penetrated the sword with Qi, and added Dharma thoughts.

With a clanging sound, all the iron chains were cut off.

Fortunately, this magical sword has gradually developed and developed a sharp edge. Otherwise, it would really be impossible to cut through these shackles and iron chains.

When the iron chain was pulled out, Ma Shengshen groaned in pain and clenched his fists tightly.

Chen Jin quickly gave him medicine.

After a while, Ma Shengshen looked at him: "I knew you would definitely come to save me."

Chen Jin took out the water bag and fed him a drink: "What happened?"

"Axiu is dead. He died of illness."

"Condolences."

Chen Jin sighed.When he was in Jiangzhou, Gu Leyou brought relevant messages, saying that Axiu was in poor health and that Ma Shengshen sought medical treatment everywhere, but he still couldn't be saved.

Thinking of that beautiful woman who was born blind but yearned for light and flowers in her heart, I felt a bit sad and sad.

Ma Shengshen's tone was unusually calm: "After she died, I devoted myself to working in the Patrol Department, killing thieves and monsters day and night. But in the middle of this year, some insiders came to Lingnan to arrest people. They wanted to arrest It’s none other than the governor, Mr. Yang Rongyang, and me.”

Chen Jin was startled: "Why did I arrest you for no reason?"

Ma Shengshen shook his head: "I don't know, it's probably related to the struggle between the inner factory and the patrol department. I heard that the heads of the patrol departments in various state capitals have been taken down."

Chen Jin suddenly realized that this was a big political reshuffle.When it comes to Gaozhou Mansion, Yang Rong, as the leader, will naturally not be able to escape.

But what about Ma Shengshen?
Because he was so popular, he was also on the internal factory's arrest list?
Probably.

Ma Shengshen continued: "Master Yang was unwilling to surrender, so he fought out and ran away. He originally asked me to run with him, but I did not agree or resist."

Chen Jin: "..."

I don't know whether to call him pedantic or stupid.

However, when he met Ma Shengshen's calm and unruffled eyes, Chen Jin suddenly reacted:

In fact, from the moment Axiu died of illness, Ma Shengshen had no intention of living alone.

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Later, he worked hard and did things, which was considered a mechanical behavior.

When he was captured by the inner factory fan, he was determined to die.

After all, Ma Shengshen's code of conduct has always been to "eat the emperor's salary, be loyal to the emperor, do things for the court, eliminate harm for the people, and be generous and selfless."

When the court wanted to arrest him, how could he resist?

Chen Jin sighed: "Brother Shengshen, what will you do next?"

"I do not know."

Ma Shengshen replied, looking a little confused.

At a loss, not knowing where to go, this is the look.

This is actually a good thing. It proves that when he was a prisoner and was escorted all the way north to Beijing, his heart was touched and shaken by what he saw, heard and experienced, and he was no longer in a state of despair.

Chen Jin said in a deep voice: "Since you have nowhere to go, why not come to Beijing with me."

"Coming to Beijing with you?"

Ma Shengshen said: "Although I was rescued by you, the matter will soon spread to the inner factory. I am a wanted criminal, which will be a big trouble."

After the prisoner was taken into custody, the prisoner would be asked to have a painter paint a portrait of the prisoner. The painting looked very similar to the one in the prison, but it was in a different place.

When a prisoner escapes, the portraits are posted, creating a dragnet.

If the prisoner escapes to a remote place, or deep into the mountains and forests, he may be safe, but as long as he shows up in the state capital, he may be discovered immediately.

What's more, the place Chen Jin wants to go now is the capital.

Chen Jin smiled and said, "You're not afraid of me saving you, but why are you afraid of taking you to Beijing?"

After thinking for a while, Ma Shengshen shook his head and said, "Shou Heng, I can't go with you."

"Are you afraid of causing trouble for me?"

"Maybe."

Chen Jin looked at him: "Actually, I want you to go with me because I am in big trouble."

Ma Shengshen was startled: "What trouble are you in?"

Chen Jin explained: "I came to Beijing this time to take part in the general examination, but recently, there have been endless rumors about the situation in Beijing. There are all kinds of things. Therefore, I feel unsure and scared."

"You're scared?"

Ma Shengshen looked over suspiciously: "With your swordsmanship, what's there to be afraid of? Besides, isn't Gu Leyou with you?"

Chen Jin said seriously: "Brother Shengshen, do you think the Taoist priest and I can handle the big scene in the capital? What if there is a conflict with the inner factory? After all, I am going to embark on an official career. This It’s very likely to happen.”

Ma Sheng and Shen Moran knew that what Chen Jin said was true. No matter how good Chen Jin's swordsmanship was, it would be another matter after he actually entered the capital.

The power of an individual is really very small.

Chen Jin continued to persuade: "Brother Shengshen, I really need help, especially a master like you. If you are here, I will feel more at ease."

Ma Shengshen smiled bitterly and said: "What kind of master am I? My pipa bones have been pierced."

"The injuries, body bones, can be slowly recuperated and recovered. I was hit with the Divine Bone Transformation Palm a while ago, haven't I recovered?"

"The Palm of Bone Transformation?"

Ma Shengshen didn't know the origin of this palm, but judging from the name, it should be very powerful. After all, it could hurt Chen Jin.Speaking of which, Ma Shengshen is an authentic borderland person with swordsmanship passed down in his family. He had never left Lingnan before becoming a prisoner, so he didn't know much about the outside world.

He pondered for a while: "But in my current situation, how can I enter Beijing?"

Hearing his relaxed tone, Chen Jin smiled and said, "This is very simple."

He immediately told Su Xiaocheng that he was traveling with Su Xiaocheng. As Su Xiaocheng, it was not difficult to hide Ma Shengshen in the carriage and sneak into the city gate.

After entering the capital, the capital was so big that it was nothing to mention.

He added: "Although there is a portrait in the inner factory, looking at your current appearance and disguise, how can ordinary people recognize you?"

"How to disguise yourself?"

"Come on, I'll get it for you."

As Chen Jin spoke, he first took out clean clothes from Hutian and asked Ma Shengshen to wash himself and put them on.

Then tidy up your hair and face.

A quarter of an hour later, he took out another bronze mirror and said with a smile: "Brother Shengshen, look at yourself now."

Ma Shengshen took the mirror and took a look. What was reflected in the mirror was a rough and bearded face, which was very different from his previous self.

He used to have an O-shaped beard, which he groomed meticulously every day and was somewhat elegant. But now, with the growth of a full beard and a fluffy hairstyle, his whole person is completely different.

Chen Jin smiled and said: "After entering Beijing, you have to change your name, so I will call you Big Beard."

"Big beard?"

Ma Shengshen smiled brightly, which was quite appropriate.

Chen Jin continued: "When we meet up with the Taoist priests, I will change you into a Taoist robe. Tsk tsk, I guarantee you can hide it... In addition, I have other ways to disguise myself. In short, since I dare to take you to Beijing, everything will be fine." .”

Ma Shengshen said: "Okay, I will listen to you."

The two of them didn't stay too long. After handling the scene, Chen Jin carried him on his back and walked as fast as flying through the mountains, chasing the team.

Chen Jin went back to rescue Ma Shengshen. Gu Leyou understood this and naturally had to cooperate.He found an excuse to deliberately drag himself behind the team and walk slowly.

Stop and go.

Chen Jin and Ma Shengshen quickly caught up and hid in the carriage.

After cleaning up for a while, Chen Jin leaned forward and explained what happened to Gu Le.

The Taoist priest sighed, speeded up, and caught up with the vehicle in front.

Su Awu rode up and asked with concern: "Uncle, Master Gu, are you okay?"

Gu Leyou said: "It's okay, just go on your way."

At noon, there was a loud sound of hoofbeats in front of them. It was a group of black-clad and black-armored inner factory cavalry who were approaching fiercely. They blocked the way.

Came so fast.

Gu Leyou, who was sitting on the carriage shaft, couldn't help but feel his heart tightening and asked in a low voice: "Scholar, what should I do?"

Chen Jin observed it and said calmly: "It doesn't matter, Uncle Su will negotiate with them."

Sure enough, after verifying Su Xiaocheng's identity, the inner factory cavalry did not search the team, but roared away.

Gu Leyou breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "These internal minions are so overbearing and arrogant."

Chen Jin said: "The land of Gyeonggi is the headquarters of the inner factory. The closer we are to the capital, the higher the chance of encountering the opponent. We must be careful."

The experiences of the trip in the next few days proved this point, but with Su Xiaocheng around, he could get through safely every time without encountering much trouble.

On this day, we finally arrived at the outskirts of the capital.

But seeing a majestic city rising from the ground, it is magnificent. Just looking at the tall city wall can give people a sense of oppression coming towards them.

It is truly the most majestic city in the world.

In fact, on the way, Su Xiaocheng introduced Chen Jin to the main situation in the capital.

The capital is not just a city, but a city within a city, divided into an outer city, an inner city, and an imperial city.

In the imperial city, there is also a Forbidden City!

At this count, there are four cities, like matryoshka dolls.

In layman's terms, the Forbidden City is the home of the emperor; the imperial city belongs to the royal family; the inner city is occupied by various officials and dignitaries; and ordinary people at the bottom mainly live in the outer city.

The hierarchies are distinct, orderly and clearly divided.

Before entering the city, Gu Leyou discussed with Chen Jin whether to settle in the outer city first. After all, there was a mixed crowd in the outer city, so it was best to hide people and avoid the first wave of limelight.

Chen Jin denied it. His plan was to enter the inner city.

As the saying goes, "The more dangerous the place, the safer it is." Darkness under the lamp is a good choice.

Don't forget, because of his status as a test taker, if he deliberately goes to live in another city, he may attract suspicion.

Candidates who come to Beijing from all over the country to take the examination all choose to settle in the inner city.Firstly, the environment is better; secondly, it is close to the examination room of Gongyuan.

Chen Jin doesn't want to become a special one.

Gu Leyou didn't have any objection, he was used to having Chen Jin follow his lead.

In fact, there is another option, which is to continue to follow Su Xiaocheng and live together.

Su Xiaocheng also invited him again and again, he hoped so.

However, after Chen Jin thought about it, he still declined, saying that he wanted to find a quiet place outside and take advantage of the last moment to review his lessons.

Continuing to be with Su Xiaocheng will cause all kinds of inconveniences and may even implicate the other party.

Chen Jin was unwilling to drag Su Xiaocheng into the water.

So, it is better to separate.

After hearing what he said, Su Xiaocheng had no choice but to give up. He thought that the future was long, so he was not in a hurry. After Chen Jin passed the exam, if he was named on the gold medal list, he would probably become a colleague, and there would be plenty of opportunities to work together.

Entering the city gate was also smooth, and we walked for a while, passed through the outer city, and entered the inner city. When they came to a crossroads, Chen Jin and Su Xiaocheng said goodbye and went their separate ways.

Su Xiaocheng left Chen Jin his address and said he could go to him anytime if anything happened.He belongs to the "old people" in Beijing and has a house and property in the city.

As for the place where Chen Jin will stay, we can't provide it because it hasn't been decided yet.

"Scholar, where should we go next? We can't stay in an inn."

Gu Leyou looked around with interest, taking in the surrounding situation.

Chen Jin said: "Find an inn to stay first and rest for two days. Then we will definitely have to rent a house. After all, after entering Beijing, we will stay for at least two or three months."

With enough money on him, he was in no hurry. The key was to find a suitable place.

If you are new here and are not familiar with the place, even if you find a dental clinic, it is impossible to say that it will be done in a day or two.

Observe first.

"Row."

Gu Leyou agreed and continued to drive and walked along the street: "Hey, why is there a Yuelai Inn here?"

Chen Jin looked up and said with a smile: "This is a time-honored brand, a chain industry, and there are branch stores in various state capitals."

When Gu Leyou heard the word "chain" for the first time, he thought it was new, but the meaning was very straightforward and understandable, just like Heng Baofeng Bank: "Then we will live here first." (End of Chapter)