Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 289 Autumn Hunting
Yunzhou, Annan Marquis Mansion.

backyard.

There is a pond with withered lotus leaves and a few koi fish playing in it. Although it is autumn, the courtyard is planted with evergreen trees and is still full of lush greenery.

Yuan Dingting, Marquis of Annan, stood by the pond with his hands behind his back, his back to Wang Li.

"My Lord, this is the first time our mansion is holding an autumn hunt, so we should be cautious. I have selected two places in total."

Yuan Dingting hummed:
"Tell me about it."

Although Yuan Dingting did not turn around and could not see Wang Li's movements, Wang Li still bowed respectfully and then said:

"The first place is Xiazhao Mountain, which is a hundred miles away from Yunzhou. It is close enough to Yunzhou City, and it is convenient for transportation. In addition, the surrounding area is open, so if there is any demonic chaos, it can be detected in advance."

Wang Li was one of the four retainers selected from Yunzhou.

It was not favored at first.

But gradually, he became the only one among the four who could enter and leave the Marquis' backyard at will.

Yang Heng and Yan Qin were extremely envious of this.

Who can blame him for having too many capable fighters in this mansion?

But it was different for civil servants. Wang Li quickly gained the respect of the marquis by being cautious and prudent in his work.

Just finished.

Yuan Dingting's voice floated over:
"What about the second place?"

Wang Li then continued, "The second place is Qinghe. There is an open grassland at the foot of the Shiwan Mountains, where docile monsters often live. In addition, Qinghe has abundant martial virtues, and Lord Li is reliable in his work, so it is also a good place for hunting."

Done.

Wang Li began to watch his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, quietly waiting for Lord Yuan's decision.

He has always put himself in the right position.

He is just a person who collects and analyzes information. As for how to make a decision, he never says a word.

This is one of the reasons why he is valued by Lord Yuan.

About an incense stick of time passed.

Yuan Dingting then slowly spoke:
"Let's go to Qinghe."

After hearing the answer, Wang Li bowed deeply and said, "Yes."

Then he slowly retreated in small steps.

Only after leaving the yard did a smile appear on the corners of his mouth.

"Brother Li, when we get to Qinghe, you have to treat me to a meal."

The place for this autumn hunting.

All the information was reported by local government offices, and then screened by people from the Marquis' Mansion, and Wang Li was in charge of this matter.

Under Wang Li's secret promotion.

Yunzhou and Qinghe were quickly identified.

If it is said that he colluded with Li Rui, then it would be a wrong accusation against Li Rui and Wang Li.

Li Rui didn't mention it at all.

However, Wang Li was in tune with the situation and did it on purpose.

Of course, Qinghe was not chosen entirely for personal reasons, and Wang Li did not dare to do so.

Lord Yuan is such a great man, how could he be easily deceived?
When choosing a place for autumn hunting, besides the location, people are equally important.

Wang Li chose Qinghe because he and Li Rui cooperated better and he was more confident that he could make the autumn hunt a success.

It is for both public and private purposes.

The two are not in conflict.

The next step is to narrow the scope and eliminate some competitors, leaving Lord Yuan with only two options. The probability of Qinghe is very high. Even if Qinghe is not chosen, Wang Li will not suffer any loss.

But if I choose it, I can earn a favor from Li Rui for free.

You won't lose no matter what.

"Qinghe?"

Li Rui looked at the letter sent from Yunzhou and blinked.

It was indeed sent from the Marquis' Mansion, but it was not an official letter from the Marquis' Mansion, but a private letter from Wang Li.

It's funny.

He and Wang Li had only met once, but they became close friends.

Wang Li helped Li Rui a lot while in the Marquis' Mansion.

Obviously.

The fact that Qinghe was chosen as the location for this autumn hunting should have something to do with Wang Li, otherwise the private message received would not have been from Wang Li.

Li Rui certainly understood that Wang Li was giving him an opportunity.

Autumn hunting is the most important event for Marquis Annan since he was enthroned.

If it is well prepared, it will be a great achievement.

Rare opportunity!
"It seems that I can't keep those jars of good wine."

If you don't say that you have to have a good relationship with your staff, then the advantages will be reflected.

Previously, Wang Li asked him to investigate the case of Xu Chuan's death, and he helped Wang Li a lot. As a result, the two became pen pals. In addition, they were of similar age and both achieved success in old age, so they became close friends.

Of course, the main reason is that both parties feel the need to make friends.

Otherwise, with so many old men in the Marquis' Mansion, Wang Li had never become a close friend of any of them.

Li Rui went out immediately.

When he found Ning Zhongtian and heard that the autumn hunting was chosen in Qinghe, Ning Zhongtian was immediately overjoyed.

This is a great opportunity to perform meritorious service.

Li Rui smiled and said, "Fourth brother, don't take it lightly. Bring a hundred elite soldiers with me to the foot of Shiwan Mountain to inspect it first."

"it is good."

Ning Zhongtian nodded.

He quickly ran to gather his men.

Li Rui took advantage of the free time to find Cao Wei and informed the chief officer of Anning Guard about the autumn hunt.

Cao Wei was also very happy.

When he heard that Li Rui was going to Shiwan Mountain, he did not fight for it, but took care of the affairs of Qinghe City.

When Lord Yuan comes for the autumn hunt, he must stop in Qinghe.

So Qinghe City is equally important.

The troops divided into two groups.

Ning Zhongtian arrived with his soldiers, and Li Rui led a group of more than a hundred people out of the city and headed straight for Shiwan Mountain.

The place was reported by Li Rui.

Naturally know the direction.

After only half a day's journey, we arrived at the enclosure.

A wide, crisp grassland appeared before everyone's eyes, and herds of cattle and sheep could be seen not far away.

Ning Zhongtian looked at the grassland and his eyes lit up:
"Brother, I never knew there was such a pleasant pasture outside Qinghe City."

Li Rui said with a smile:

"Fourth brother, you have never raised a horse, so it's normal that you don't know."

This grassland.

In fact, it has a great reputation in Qinghe, especially among farmers who raise horses and cattle.

Li Rui had been a groom for decades, so of course he knew this.

But not often.

Because it is too far from Qinghe City, I have only been here three or four times.

Although this place is considered to be the territory of Shiwan Mountains, it is actually more than ten miles away from Shiwan Mountains. As long as we arrange soldiers to follow in advance, there is no need to worry about a tide of monsters.

It is suitable for making an enclosure.

Paddock, paddock, of course we have to fence it in.

The royal Tiannan Paddock covers an area of ​​a hundred miles, and then they release monsters into the paddock in preparation for the autumn hunt.

As for Qinghe Paddock.

The specifications are certainly not that high.

According to Wang Li, it would only take about 20 miles to enclose an area, and then have a lookout point every mile, and then bring in the monster beasts, which would be enough for the autumn hunt in Yunzhou.

Although the specifications are not high, it is not a small project.

Otherwise, Li Rui would not have brought hundreds of soldiers to the Qinghe enclosure.

This is just a preliminary reconnaissance. The subsequent matters still have to wait for the construction of Qinghe, Anning Prefecture and even Yunzhou workshops to be completed.

"Ten people form a team and clear out an area of ​​20 miles."

Li Rui gave the order.

The small flag and the general flag led their men to disperse in all directions. There are many things to do in building an enclosure. It is not just a simple hunting. First of all, there must be a place for the marquis to live. Of course, the marquis is of such status that he cannot live in a tent.

In addition, it is necessary to clear away the clutter.

This includes both mountain people and monsters.

Find out the situation clearly.

Those who participate in the autumn hunting are all people of noble status, including some civil servants. If something goes wrong, no one can be held responsible.

Therefore, although there is still a month to go before the beginning of autumn, Li Rui started preparing early.

If you don't plan ahead, good things will turn into bad.

The soldiers dispersed.

Only Li Rui, Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu were left there.

At this time.

The little white dragon crawled out from Li Rui's sleeve.

"Brother, you are here in Shiwan Mountain, you can have fun as you please. If anyone dares to displease me, I will skin him alive!"

Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu looked at the little white dragon with its mouth chattering, a look of human-like pride on its face.

Tsk amazed.

It’s not like they haven’t seen monsters before.

However, this is the first time I have seen something as intelligent as the little white dragon.

The fact that Li Rui raises snakes has long been no secret in Anningwei. It is normal for the largest monster dealer in Qinghe to raise a monster. This is probably the same as it is impossible for a cattle breeder not to eat beef.

However, only a few people knew that what he raised was not a snake at all, but a dragon.

Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu are both in this minority.

"Xiaobai, don't take it lightly."

Li Rui smiled.

According to the little white dragon, the area north of the Ten Thousand Mountains is the territory of the old dragon, and the area south of it is the territory of a ferocious old ape. The two monsters are the undisputed overlords of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

He has the scales of an old dragon, and the little white dragon is of even more noble status.

This place is not deep in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

The risk of accidents is minimal.

Li Rui never does anything without confidence, and he had already thought about these things when he submitted the report.

"Let's take a walk."

He spoke to Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu beside him.

With a light shout, the demon horse under his crotch neighed and galloped towards the direction of Shiwan Mountain.

If there is any place in Qinghe Paddock where an accident is most likely to happen, it must be near Shiwan Mountain. This is the focus of the inspection, so of course Li Rui has to go and see it in person.

This is a wilderness, and the speed of the demon horse can be exerted to the extreme here.

The four hooves were galloping, the surrounding scenery turned into shadows and retreated, and the vast Hundred Thousand Mountains were getting closer and closer.

It only takes a moment.

We have already arrived at the foot of Shiwan Mountain.

Although the demon horse could also walk in the mountains, Li Rui still tied the horse at the foot of the mountain and walked up the mountain.

The demon horse makes too much noise.

They came to investigate the situation, which might easily alert the enemy.

Shiwan Mountain is too big.

Even though Li Rui had been here several times, there were still too many places he had never been to.

Even the little white dragon that grew up here is the same.

Since they were going to hunt in a confined area, those coming were all precious talents from major clans and families, so safety was of course the top priority. Wang Li had safety in mind when he recommended Qinghe. If too many people died, Lord Yuan would lose face.

By then, Li Rui would have lost both his merit and hard work, and might even be punished for it.

That's why we need to investigate more.

Ever since entering the Shiwan Mountains, the little white dragon has felt like he was back home, feeling relaxed and contented.

From Li Rui's wrist, he prepared to climb down his trouser legs.

Ran away without a trace.

Li Rui didn't care about it.

Who said Xiao Bai Jiao had already returned home, so he didn't have to worry about anything. Here, Xiao Bai Jiao was more like a fish in water than the three of them combined.

"Brother, I heard that there is an old dragon in the Shiwan Mountain. It has caused a wave of monsters before. You have to be extra careful."

Ning Zhongtian looked around vigilantly.

"Yes, I heard it is the realm of earthly immortals."

Tan Hu also muttered.

When the autumn hunt comes, with Lord Yuan in charge, we are of course not afraid of the old dragon. But now Lord Yuan is still thousands of miles away. It will be troublesome if we are unlucky enough to run into the old dragon out for a stroll.

Li Rui was the calmest.

The matter of the old dragon was too complicated, so he didn't tell anyone.

Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu only knew that Xiaobai Jiao was a Jiao, but they didn't know that Xiaobai Jiao was the son of Lao Jiao, and that he was the guest of honor appointed by Lao Jiao.

One hundred thousand mountains?
It’s about as dangerous as walking on the streets of Qinghe.

He comes to Shiwanshan.

It is to clean up those monsters that are too rebellious and refuse to obey the old dragon.

As the three of them continued to go deeper——

Suddenly, the little white dragon came back and came to Li Rui's feet.

"Brother, I think I found something interesting."

"interesting?"

Li Rui raised his eyebrows slightly.

Little White Dragon was a little confused, and said vaguely: "I can't explain it, but I feel it is familiar. Big brother, you are knowledgeable, please help me take a look, maybe it is some extraordinary treasure."

"it is good."

Li Rui nodded.

He immediately took Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu and followed the little white dragon straight into the depths of the forest.

Ning Zhongtian saw that they had to go deeper.

I just wanted to stop it.

But seeing that Li Rui had already set off, he had no choice but to follow him.

The little white dragon led the three of them through ten miles of forest.

Finally they stopped in front of a cave.

Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.

The front of the cave is covered with vines, but there is a big hole in the middle, which is obviously man-made, and it is very likely that someone has been here.

The little white dragon looked at the cave:

"Brother, the things inside give me a familiar feeling."

After saying that, he went in.

Li Rui and the other two looked at each other and followed him in.

The cave is not big.

However, the area within a radius of ten feet was even more desolate, with nothing but bare rock and earth walls.

Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu were wondering why Li Rui came here.

But he saw Li Rui's face change.

His expression became solemn.

'There is some residual fairy spirit.'

It is incredible that such an ordinary cave actually has some remnants of fairy spirit.

As a warrior, his eyesight is far superior to that of ordinary people and he can see in the dark.

After careful observation, Li Rui soon discovered that there was a sudden groove in the corner of the cave. Something must have been placed there before and was taken away by someone.

A light bulb went off in my head.

"It's a spirit-testing stone!"

The shape of the groove was exactly the same as the spirit stone in Xu Chuan's hand, and then there were the messy footprints on the ground of the cave.

Basically can be sure.

The Black and White Devils and Xu Chuan should have found the spirit-testing stone here.

The little white dragon practiced with him day and night and became extremely sensitive to spiritual energy, which is why he was able to discover the abnormality in this cave.

Li Rui's eyes suddenly lit up:
"This place is most likely the immortal's cave."

(End of this chapter)