Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 103 Crossing the Mountains
The reason why Xiong Zhigang dared to suggest going to the Green Forest Village of Jade-faced Rakshasa to look for clues was naturally because he knew where it was.

This story begins with the last time he was dismissed and returned home.

The process was simple, he was "invited" to the village as a "guest".

That's why the Jade-faced Rakshasa recognized him at a glance.

In this regard, Chu Danqing could only say that this group of people were really arrogant.

Xiong Zhigang was a general with a large army under his command, but the court did not react at all. It can only be said that someone deliberately wanted to humiliate Xiong Zhigang and suppress the matter.

After attacking the village, this group of rabble was quickly wiped out.

Soon, several secret letters hidden in Jade-faced Rakshasa's room were found.

"It's hard to tell who it is from the text, but it has two purposes here."

"First, to occupy the advantageous area, and secondly," Xiong Zhigang said, looking at Yuan Shanhu: "It's targeting Senior Yuan."

"What? My dad?" Yuan Shanhu was a little bit unbelievable. She didn't quite understand why.

"Senior Yuan's reputation is considerable, but it's only spread among a few experts." Xiong Zhigang explained, "His influence isn't as great as that of the Chanluo Sect, and he's single and unattached, refusing to serve the imperial court."

"It's inevitable that I've become a thorn in the side of some people."

"The Qiutan Party disdains people from the countryside, let alone using women for important purposes."

"On the contrary, the criminal investigation agency is very flexible in hiring people."

"There's a high probability that this was done by the Investigation Bureau."

"Killing me is just to put the blame on the Qiutan Party." Xiong Zhigang quickly analyzed the reason.

As long as he died at the hands of green forest bandits, the police station had plenty of ways to shift the blame to the Qiutan Party.

All that’s left is to make things bigger.

Yuan Chong should just be a by-product.

"According to what you said, Mr. Bailang and his wife in the snow-capped mountains of the Western Regions might also be the work of the Investigation Bureau." Chu Danqing suddenly lost his mind and thought of this.

"It's quite possible." Xiong Zhigang said in a deep voice.

"Xiao Chu, people!" Dabao interrupted and rushed out without waiting for Chu Danqing to respond.

Soon, some sounds of fighting were heard outside.

Then Dabao dragged someone in and threw him in front of everyone.

"Come, eavesdrop." Dabao briefly described the process.

Xiong Zhigang was about to speak, but the man's eyes rolled back, black blood flowed from the corners of his mouth, and he died on the spot.

The whole process happened so quickly that Dabao had no time to stop it.

Zhao Mingqian examined her and said, "He committed suicide by taking poison. The poison was hidden under his tongue."

Then a secret letter was found on him.

He reached out to open it, but was stopped by Yuan Shanhu.

"Wait a minute, the letter is poisoned." Yuan Shanhu took the letter and began to remove it with her unique method: "My mother's kung fu is derived from poison skills."

"So there are quite a few similarities, and I know a little bit about the tactics."

As she spoke, Yuan Shanhu cleared the poison out of the letter, checked it twice to make sure it was correct, and then handed it to Xiong Zhigang.

Xiong Zhigang took it and looked at it, frowning.

"The Jade-faced Rakshasa is actually Li Wanwu's goddaughter." Xiong Zhigang revealed the identity of the Jade-faced Rakshasa.

Li Wanwu is the commander-in-chief of the Criminal Investigation Bureau and the sharpest knife in the hands of imperial power.

"I'm afraid there are many godparents like Jade-faced Rakshasa who are skilled in martial arts." Zhao Mingqian understood what Xiong Zhigang was going to say.

With the resources of the imperial court, the police station has no shortage of children. All it takes is enough time to train a large number of experts in batches.

In fact, the place with the most masters is not any sect or bandit, but the imperial court.

The special thing about the Jade-faced Rakshasa is that she is young. If she were twenty years older, no one would be surprised.

"The letter stated that Jade-faced Rakshasa was to kill Senior Yuan within a month, then destroy Yuanjiazhuang and put the blame on me," Xiong Zhigang continued.

"Xiong Jinglie, why are you like an egg with a crack? Why do all the flies come to bite you?" Chu Danqing said speechlessly.

"Of course it's because of the military power." Xiong Zhigang said calmly, "You can't just conjure up soldiers out of thin air."

If he goes back, he will have to share power, and everyone just wants to make money, so it will be very abrupt.

"Doesn't this mean that Emperor Taichang cannot fully control the Investigation Bureau?" Zhao Mingqian suddenly raised this point.

Xiong Zhigang said in a resounding voice, "So I must go back, wipe out the treacherous officials in the court, and restore order to the world."

"Then you have to kill Emperor Taichang as well. After all, he is the culprit." Chu Danqing's words shocked everyone present.

In an imperial society, Chu Danqing's words were simply treasonous.

The three of them remained silent, and finally Xiong Zhigang spoke up: "We can't continue to go to the capital by the same route, otherwise we will be dragged to death by them."

"I know a shortcut. It's a bit remote and dangerous, but it will save you at least five days."

"And if we change our route, we can escape their pursuit."

Xiong Zhigang was almost unable to bear the continuous targeting.

Even though they are constantly fighting back, they will suffer if they make one mistake.

Chu Danqing was a little reluctant. Changing the route was indeed safer, but the income would drop significantly.

However, he did not object. He only had so much time anyway, and he might be able to earn more by going to the capital.

After everyone agreed, they set fire to the green forest village to prevent anyone else from occupying the place and causing trouble.

On the way, Chu Danqing found an opportunity to open Jade-faced Rakshasa's treasure chest. [You opened: Treasure Chest (Excellent), obtained: Skill Book (Basic Swordsmanship), Paradise Points ×2900, Paradise Points ×2900]

[Skill Book: Basic Swordsmanship]

【Type: Basic Skill】

[Quality: None]

[Effect: After use, gain the basic swordsmanship skills, increase swordsmanship damage and enhance swordsmanship combat skills]

He was very satisfied with the rewards. The combination of melee combat basics and swordsmanship basics was definitely not something an ordinary apostle could afford.

Only big investors can buy it.

But he was thinking about one thing, that is, what would happen if the basic skills were taught to Guo Ming?
Guo Ming's situation is a bit special. His fighting style is complex. In addition to close combat and swordsmanship, he also needs a foundation in long-range combat.

"If we can get enough, I won't sell it and will give it to Guo Ming," Chu Danqing said in a low voice.

The difficulty of the rank breakthrough trial is very high, so the stronger Guo Ming is, the more confident he will be in completing the five-attribute breakthrough.

Even if he sells it, he will become stronger, so it is better to skip this process.

The disadvantage of Blood Oath Covenant is that it requires a lot of money, but the advantage is that it is very economical.

He does not need to assume the resources of the covenant object.

If you can’t learn, just take it back and exchange it for resources.

"Can we really reach the destination in five days by crossing mountains and rivers?" Chu Danqing asked while clearing the way with the thorny vines summoned by the Nine-Section Green Vine Staff.

This equipment still has flaws, the vines that are summoned need to take root.

It certainly can't take root in Chu Danqing. He can't bear taking root every ten seconds.

So it took root in the nine-section green vine staff, and because it was a living creature with the desire to attack and the command to protect, Chu Danqing saved a lot of trouble.

Of course, if Chu Danqing was strong enough, he could also throw the thorny vines onto the enemy and cause them to take root, causing secondary damage.

The nine-section staff is similar to a walking stick overall, but because it is covered with thorny vines about two meters long, it looks more like a whip.

The attributes of the thorny vines are not very high. Fortunately, Chu Danqing has the summoning foundation and the Five Elements Spirit Beast Technique to help him, otherwise he would have to sit at the same table with the original ghost.

Thorn Vines

【attribute】

【HP: 100%】

Energy value: None

【Strength: 3】

[Agility: 1]

[Physique: 3]

【Spirit: 1】

【Perception: 2】

【talent】

【Protector】

【Skill】

[Whiplash (Passive) LV.10]

Chu Danqing was not dissatisfied. He could keep six summoned creatures permanently stationed without using any mana. Although there would be rotation, they were much smarter than the Five Elements Magic Orb in terms of attack and defense.

The Five Elements Magic Ball moves along a fixed trajectory when not being controlled, but the thorny vines are on full alert 24 hours a day, and can be controlled at will when rooted in the Nine-Section Green Vine Staff.

"Yes, I've walked this path several times before," Xiong Zhigang said. "Thank you, Mr. Chu, for walking this mountain path with us."

They couldn't even get on the horse, let alone ride in a carriage.

As for the horses and carriages, Xiong Zhigang asked the old servant to take care of them.

Therefore, there were only five of them who set out.

"It's okay, but I just want to ask, what's going on with that bird?" Chu Danqing looked up and pointed at a black dot in the sky.

"It's been following us since we crossed the mountain. Could it be tracking us?"

When everyone heard this, they all looked up and saw a black dot hovering above their heads.

"Mr. Chu, let the unicorn dragon take it down." Zhao Mingqian didn't care.

On the contrary, Xiong Zhigang looked at him carefully and felt that he looked familiar, but he also agreed with what Zhao Mingqian said.

Chu Danqing estimated the distance and shook his head: "It's too far, I can't hit it."

As if it had sensed their intention, the black dot circled a few more times before flying away.

Xiong Zhigang estimated Fei Li's location and said immediately, "If they are really sent to track us, they may be waiting for us at the foot of the mountain."

"This can also be leaked?" Chu Danqing was incredulous.

"I think I might have guessed who it is," Xiong Zhigang said. "Someone who knows this shortcut, can tame eagles, and knows me."

"There happens to be one among those who once served under me."

Xiong Zhigang's decision to change the route was a temporary one. It was impossible for the Qiutan Party and the Investigation Bureau to deploy personnel in every area. They did not have that much manpower.

"Tsk, General Xiong, in your current condition, I'm afraid you won't survive long even if you go to the capital." Chu Danqing complained. Even your old subordinates have turned against you, so what advantage do you still have?

"Perhaps they are here to pick us up." Xiong Zhigang smiled. "Mr. Chu, I was able to recover because of help from others, not just because of His Majesty's choice."

(End of this chapter)