Chapter 326 Unexpected and Expected【5K】
At this moment, looking at the slender figure not far away, Qingshu, who had been away from home for many years, his mouth was slightly open, and he could hardly believe his eyes.
Under the light of the pale golden moonlight, I saw a familiar face that I hadn't seen for a long time, filled with a bright smile, and the perseverance between the dark eyebrows was exactly the same as Qingshu himself.
This person is none other than his sister Bai Guo, whom he has depended on since childhood!
"How is it possible? How come Ging Guo appears here?"
While having mixed feelings, the burly Qingshu couldn't help but have a puzzled expression on his face.
Directly opposite, the slender figure waved vigorously in this direction.
The familiar movements were exactly the same as when she said goodbye to him at the gate of Mailan Town a few years ago.
"Really Ginkgo?"
Seeing this scene, Qingshu's resolute face immediately showed a look of surprise and joy. He left the unaware squad leader aside and hurriedly rushed forward.
He never thought that the relatives he was missing in his heart just now would actually appear in front of him!
When he got closer, Qingshu, who was in high spirits, had not yet opened his mouth.
It was Ging Guo who took advantage of the darkness and was directly dragged to the other end of the building under the cover of a large group of soldiers and nearby buildings.
Since all this happened in the blink of an eye, even the confused team leader didn't see clearly what happened, and Qingshu had already lost track of him.
After a while, Ginguo and Qingshu arrived at the location that Lei Xiao had arranged.
In this position, although there was still a huge crowd, the people walking around were great swordsmen in plate armor and magicians in elf robes.
After standing up again, Qingshu first touched Gingo's head affectionately, and then said with a smile: "I didn't expect that my sister would grow so tall after not seeing each other for several years. She is taller than those who shout and kill all day long. Maid, more than one level better.”
Having said this, Qingshu, with a happy face, stretched out his hands, marked a distance of about one meter, and continued: "Remember when I left, you were only this tall."
"Brother, I was already very tall when you left home, okay."
Pouting his lips slightly, Ging Guo raised his cheeks and said with a hint of pride: "Brother, look at my breath, has there been any change?"
"Aura? A few years ago, didn't you just advance to the level of a second-level expert? Otherwise, you wouldn't have been selected into the City Lord's Mansion. I think you should have reached the level of a second-level senior expert by now..."< br>
However, before Qingshu finished speaking, his voice suddenly stopped, with a look of disbelief on his face.
At this moment, he was surprised to find out.
The sister he has not seen for several years is actually almost as strong as his third-level, two-star self!
"How is this possible?!"
Feeling extremely puzzled, Qingshu moved his eyes while fully opening his senses, and looked up and down the ginkgo again. After repeated confirmation, he still got the same result as before.
There is no doubt that his sister has indeed entered the palace of a third-level powerhouse.
This kind of strength is enough to be top-notch even among the elite Lengyan Royal Guards.
"Gai Guo's cultivation talent is indeed very good, almost as good as my elder brother. There is no doubt about this."
While feeling the joy of being reunited, Qingshu's heart was already filled with huge waves as he looked at his sister whose strength was soaring in front of him.
"However, when I left Mailan Town and went to the royal capital, Gingguo, who was still young, had just broken through the bottleneck and entered the level of a second-level powerhouse."
"And I have been wandering at the peak level of the second level for some time, and I am no longer far away from the strong level of the third level."
"However, it has only been a few years since I last saw Bai Guo reach the same strength as me at a rocket-like speed? You know, as the elder brother, I have been practicing for nearly ten years longer than her. ”
Just when Qingshu looked surprised, his eyes fell on the bright golden ring worn by Bai Guo's slender hand, and he was once again stunned on the spot.
For him who has been working as a guard in the royal capital all year round, this priceless ring is very familiar to him.
Undoubtedly, it is a storage ring that can only be seen on high-ranking nobles and members of the royal family!
"A storage ring is a precious item that we commoners from poor families would never dare to dream of. How could Ging Guo have this?!"
While his mind was in shock, Qingshu's eyes almost popped out of his head when he looked at the ring on Bai Guo's hand. He continued to think with his eyebrows: "Having said that, according to common sense, it is impossible for Bai Guo's cultivation progress to be so fast. ”
"Besides, she has been staying at the Lord's Mansion in Mailan Town, and it is unlikely that she will leave the city and encounter any adventures...The most likely possibility is that she has taken expensive potions that permanently enhance her strength."< br>
Qingshu's throat rolled, he swallowed involuntarily, and looked at Gingguo in disbelief.
"Not only does he possess a storage ring, but he also took many magic potions, so that he directly reached the third level."
"Such treatment, even to me in the royal capital, sounds extremely incredible. Could it be that behind my sister, there is a powerful figure with huge energy?!"
Thinking of this, Qingshu was so shocked that he almost didn't know what to say.
"Brother, what are you thinking about?"
Looking at Qingshu's shocked eyes, Baiguo smiled and said again.
"Nothing."
After being calm for a while, Qingshu shook his head with mixed feelings and said: "As an elder brother, I originally planned to earn a few more gold dragons in the royal capital and come back to improve your life. But now it seems that I You girl have become so promising, which makes me a little envious.”
"Brother, actually just a few days ago, I almost lost my life, and the reason why I am today is all because of the care of that adult..."
Next, Bai Guo did not hesitate and told Qingshu exactly what happened when he met Lei Xiao and his group in the alley that day to avoid being chased, as well as the whole story.
"It turned out to be like this."
Hearing this, Qingshu was stunned for a while, and then he spoke again: "No wonder you appear here, it turns out it's because of the adult from Kongqing Town..."
At this moment, Qingshu's heart was full of thoughts.
When Lei Xiao first arrived in Kongqing Town by airship, Ariel's words and deeds had already given Lei Xiao a great shock.
You know, when in the royal capital, even the most powerful princes and nobles looked like they were trying to flatter the princess when they saw her.
After all, what the princess represents behind her is the absolute ruler of this land: the Lengyan royal family.
In the face of such a powerful figure, he has only seen Lei Xiao, the Lord of Kongqing City, who still did not lower his head!
What made him even more unexpected was that the other party actually saved his only relative in this world. This action alone was enough to gain his absolute respect!
Just when Qingshu thought of this.
Surrounded by his subordinates, Lei Xiao, with a gentle expression on his face, appeared in front of the two of them.
After arriving in a quiet room, it took almost no effort.
The crisp sound of armor clashing sounded, and the convinced Qingshu knelt down on one knee and lowered his head deeply to Lei Xiao: "My subordinate Qingshu Randy is willing to swear allegiance to the lord to the death!"
"Let's start signing the contract."
Lei Xiao smiled faintly, his heart moved slightly, and a recruitment order suddenly appeared in his hand.
Immediately, a familiar prompt came to Lei Xiao's ears.
[Congratulations, the third-level two-star heavy swordsman Qingshu Randy has signed a master-servant contract with you and has become your new subordinate! 】
While lifting Qingshu up, Lei Xiao opened the opponent's attribute bar.
【Name: Qingshu】
【Occupation: Heavy Swordsman】
[Level: Level 3, Two Stars]
【Loyalty: 100】
[Skill 1: Shield Breaking Slash "Active" (physical single target attack, additional shield breaking effect and armor breaking effect)]
[Skill 2: Storm Spin "Active" (small range physical attack)]
[Skill Three: Epee Mastery "Passive" (When using the epee, the damage will be slightly increased)]
Lei Xiao, who closed the attribute bar and sat at the top of the room again, motioned for Qingshu to sit next to him, picked up the fragrant tea that A Ling had just made, and took a sip.
Next, it was naturally time to learn more about Leng Yan’s fifth princess, Ariel.
Lei Xiao slowly put down the tea cup in his hand, and without hesitation, Lei Xiao briefly described his conjecture about Princess Ariel's personal visit to Kongqing Town to Qingshu.
"Back to Lord, everything is exactly as you expected."
After listening to Lei Xiao's description, Qingshu bowed slightly and said: "As far as my subordinates know, the castle where Princess Ariel is located has indeed been infiltrated by top assassins many times, and the target is Princess Ariel herself. Fortunately, the danger is saved every time
However, my subordinates are only responsible for peripheral security, and the specific situation is not clear. However, my subordinates heard that after secret investigations, each time the assassin seemed to be related to one of the other three princes who were competing for power or gain. More or less contact. ”
"That's it."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "In other words, there is more than one prince who is eyeing Ariel's life? It's no wonder, although as the fifth princess of Leng Yan, Ariel's own power The weakest, but also has the right to inherit the throne. This alone is enough to give all other princes a reason to attack him. ”
"What the lord said is absolutely true."
Qingshu bowed his head and saluted, and continued: "In addition, before coming here, once when the princess was talking to two kingdom generals, the subordinates who were on guard accidentally heard with their own ears that the giant ax general Bert It was indeed mentioned that it was suggested that the princess take advantage of the opportunity to go to Kongqing Town for temporary refuge.”
"It seems that the main purpose of the other party's coming here is to avoid the power struggle in the royal capital."
Picking up the teacup and taking another sip of fragrant tea, Lei Xiao nodded and signaled A Ling to pour a cup for Qingshu.
"Thank you Lord!"
Taking over the steaming exquisite white porcelain tea cup, Qingshu pondered for a moment and then said: "As for whether the princess has other purposes, I have never heard of it. The only clue is that the lord mentioned "that "This is something that my subordinates have also heard from the princess and two generals of the kingdom. ”
"Oh? Do you know what it is?"
Lei Xiao leaned forward slightly and couldn't help showing a curious expression.
"Back to my lord, I don't know the specific details."
Shaking his head helplessly, Qingshu first took a sip of the steaming fragrant tea, and then said: "However, judging from the solemn expressions on the faces of the princess and the two kingdom generals at that time, the so-called incident must have been very serious. Important.”
"I understand. Let's leave this question to the maid Xing Hui who is closer to Ariel."
Nodding slightly, Lei Xiao thought for a moment and then asked: "By the way, the two kingdom generals who followed Ariel, the giant ax general Bert and the holy light general Ju Bai, each have their own subordinates. A legion of soldiers? Where are these soldiers now?"
"Back to my lord, due to the intensified fighting between the three princes in the royal capital, all the major fortresses leading to the royal capital have been closed and are under war and martial law. Moreover, it is said that the old king is seriously ill. Personally ordered that no one can mobilize the eight legions under the royal family."
Qingshu put down the dry tea cup in his hand and said with a solemn expression: "So, these two kingdom generals who are on the same front as the princess have no choice but to follow the princess alone. Otherwise, they will also be killed by several other generals. The prince got rid of the danger ”
"Has it reached a state of complete lockdown of the entire royal capital? No wonder the news is coming so slowly..."
Lei Xiao gestured to Ah Ling, who was standing respectfully beside him, to add some tea, and frowned slightly as he said, "What is the current situation in the capital?"
"Back to Lord, the situation is very bad."
Qingshu sighed softly, shook his head helplessly, and responded: "In the huge royal capital, undercurrents are surging and murderous intentions are everywhere. Struggles of all sizes occur almost every day, and rivers of blood flow everywhere."< br>
"The severity is so severe that even wide-area attack magic, which is prohibited from being used in the royal capital, is commonplace, causing a large number of buildings and civilians to be affected for no reason."
Having said this, Qingshu took another sip of tea and continued: "In addition to the royal capital, several affiliated cities around the Lengyan royal family, under the command of different princes, even went so far as to directly fight each other, making The area around the royal capital is filled with smoke, and legion-level battles often occur.”
"Good guy, is it already a mess?"
Hearing this, Lei Xiao shook the tea cup in his hand, looked at the ripples in the cup, smiled slightly and said: "However, this also gave me an excellent opportunity to develop."
"The lord is right. Now the three princes are red-blooded. In addition, the old king is seriously ill but lacks strength. The situation is indeed very beneficial to us."
Qingshu nodded respectfully and responded immediately.
"Okay, Qingshu, you shouldn't stay here for too long. Let's stop here for now."
After drinking all the tea in the cup, Lei Xiao said again: "As for the incident about meeting Ging Guo just now, just admit your mistake. Everything will be as normal when you go back. If you find anything new, please inform me at any time."< br>
At this stage, Lei Xiao naturally cannot allocate equipment to Qingshu, otherwise it will only cause unnecessary problems.
"Yes! Lord!"
After finishing speaking, Qingshu stood up and saluted respectfully, and left the room with Gingo's farewell.
"Next, it's naturally time to conquer the maid Xing Hui."
Smiling faintly at the subordinates beside him, Lei Xiao also stood up, stretched out, and said: "I think as the princess's personal maid, she should know what the so-called "that matter" is. What is it? ”
……
Around the main palace of Kongqing Town, there are idle buildings belonging to the Phytolacca Trade Fair.
Under the gorgeous night sky, people were coming and going in the lively streets, and there was joy and laughter everywhere, creating a peaceful scene.
As a commercial town, the flow of people in Kongqing Town is already very dense. Coupled with Lei Xiao's elimination of the evil mercenaries running rampant in the streets and the formulation of various money-spending investment promotion measures, the town has become increasingly prosperous recently.
In front of this rather luxurious building, A Ling and A Bing were standing at the door, accompanied by a young woman also wearing a black and white maid uniform.
Looking carefully, I saw this young maid, with a fair and delicate face and neat, short ear-length hair.
He was carrying a long sword at his waist, and his slender body exuded a good aura. He had obviously reached the third level.
This person is Ariel's personal maid Xing Hui.
As for why Xinghui appears here, we have to start with Ariel herself.
Ariel, who has been staying in the city lord's mansion since she came to Kongqing Town, can be said to be extremely bored.
I have found Ye Cang stationed here many times and asked to tell Lei Xiao if I could go out in disguise, but Lei Xiao ruthlessly refused.
This time, Lei Xiao naturally fulfilled the princess's wish.
But the condition is that they can only be accompanied by two kingdom generals, Ye Cang, Lin and Fang Hai.
Of course, there are also the Nanxing and Nanyue sisters who have been hiding in the dark.
In this way, with three fourth-level senior experts and four third-level peak experts by her side, Ariel's safety can be greatly guaranteed.
More importantly, five personal maids, including Xing Hui, were left in the city lord's mansion.
The next thing will be easy to handle.
As long as Xinghui is told that his family has returned to Kongqing Town, the other party will naturally find a way out on his own.
"Two sisters, are they...really inside?"
At this time, Xing Hui was standing at the door, his fair cheeks wearing light makeup full of expectation, and he said to A Ling and A Bing who were standing aside.
"Don't worry, that adult made a trip himself after learning about your situation."
Aling, who was also slender and tall, smiled and responded.
"I understand."
Nodding gratefully, Xinghui took a deep breath and slowly knocked on the door.
Ta-ta-ta-ta.
Immediately afterwards, there was a faint sound of footsteps.
The door creaked open, and a small figure appeared at the entrance, with a look of confusion on his face. (End of chapter)