Tian Huijiu didn't come back to his senses for a long time. He glanced at the wolfberry in his cup.
The water was still warm, and it had not been a cup of tea since he and Bai Mo had finished talking and agreed to enter the association's holy land for cultivation.
However, the strong smell of blood coming from the demon's head quickly brought him back to his senses.
"Bai Mo is a real god, I will take you to the secret realm of Xiaoxiang."
With a long sigh, President Tian looked at Bai Mo deeply, as if looking at the future A high-ranking official said immediately.
"It's troublesome, President Tian."
Smiling softly, Bai Mo did not put away the head of the Golden Armored Lord of the Earth Line. This was left to President Tian and the various organizations in Xiangcheng to explain.
While following President Tian outside, Bai Mo casually asked about Xiaoxiang's secret realm.
"I have never heard of this place in Xiangcheng. I wonder what is so special about it?"
"It is a secret realm. This is special enough. It is said that the secret realm of Xiaoxiang is very ancient. The human race left behind this piece of land, which is rich in magical elements and can support the cultivation of high-level mages.”
Since he agreed to Bai Mo to take him in, President Tian would not hide it and proudly introduced the Xiaoxiang secret realm.
"This secret realm is the treasure of Xiangcheng. Under normal circumstances, it will not be disclosed to the outside world. To be honest, I am also confused about how Bai Judgment knows about it."
Wen After saying that, Bai Mo glanced at the middle-aged man in Tang suit with a slightly impolite look.
In response to his doubts, he just smiled.
It’s better not to tell the truth, otherwise the president may understand that you may not be very smart.
At that time, he also speculated that Xiangcheng Magic Association had a secret realm, but when asked, President Tian admitted it without thinking.
During the conversation, Bai Mo followed President Tian to a staircase between the 11th and 12th floors.
After approaching here, with Bai Mo's space magic attainments, he vaguely sensed a distant and mysterious space fluctuation.
I saw President Tian reaching out and taking out a round, simple seal. The seal was earthy yellow.
After a vague fluctuation of magic energy, a strange rune flew out of the small seal and landed on the wall at the corner of the corridor.
Immediately afterwards, a deep space passage with silver swirl patterns opened at this corner.
"It's right here, please follow me."
President Tian said very politely, Bai Mo could feel it, after he took out the head of the Earthly Golden Armored Monarch, this The middle-aged man in Tang suit was very respectful.
Bai Mo didn't care about this change. He walked in with him and came to a secret realm in one step.
As soon as he came in, Bai Mo understood why this secret realm could be hidden here.
Because this secret realm is very small, only the size of an elevator space.
The shape of the secret space is also very much like an elevator, with a cylindrical shape.
Stepping into it, you can feel the very rich elemental energy.
"Why is this place called Xiaoxiang Secret Realm?"
A look of surprise appeared on his face, Bai Mo looked around and asked.
This small land that can be seen clearly at a glance is completely gray and dark, and has nothing to do with the word Xiaoxiang.
When the word Xiaoxiang is mentioned, as a native of Kyushu, there are undoubtedly many associations.
Whether it is the smoke cage, the cold water, the moon cage and the sand, or the sound of the flute in the bamboo forest, or the singing girl pipa, these two words are inseparable from the word Jiangnan.
“Because the Xiangcheng area was the land of Xiaoxiang in ancient times, we named it after it.”
Smiling slightly, President Tian naturally knew what surprised Bai Mo. He was also attracted by this name back then. Scammed.
"Now that we are here, I wonder what the trial needs to see?"
When he asked this question, President Tian also had a flash of curiosity in his eyes.
Hearing this, Bai Mo understood clearly and did not dwell on the name.
Walking around in this narrow space secret realm, without explaining much, he took out the Star Sun Bead and Zhen Ling, and injected magic energy into it.
Following the arrow of Xingri Pearl, Bai Mo looked towards the direction they came in, but Zhen Ling made no move.
‘Not here! ? ’
Frowning, he thought to himself, and walked closer. The arrow in the Star Bead was still pointing in the direction of the entrance where President Tian stood.
Wait! President Tian! !
His pupils shrank, and a flash of inspiration flashed in Bai Mo's mind, a guess.
Turn around again, with expressionless faces, they walked around to the left and right, and soon found that the arrow began to shake slightly from side to side.
The general target is President Tian standing next to the entrance.
Is it him? !
Tickling the corner of his mouth, it was a bit absurd, Bai Mo rejected the idea.
It is naturally impossible for a person to become an earthworm, so there is another possibility.
Something related to the earthworm is on him.
So, this raises the question of whether he is a totem guardian.
Unreasonable speculation is of no use. Bai Mo put away the Xingri Pearl, looked at President Tian and asked:
"President Tian, do you know about the Zhen Water Earthworm?"
"Zhen Waterworm? "
Hearing this, President Tian was quite surprised, and at the same time he understood slightly that Bai Mo might be looking for something.
The name sounds like a demon?
“What is that, a demon?”
“It seems you don’t know.”
Seeing his performance, I heard his heartbeat that did not speed up at all. , Bai Mo sighed.
I thought it would be easier this time, but who knew it would still be so confusing.
"The earthworm is a totem."
"Totem!" Upon hearing this, Dean Tian's pupils shrank.
He didn’t understand the water worm, but since the black snake appeared in Yuhang and a big tree appeared in the Demon City, he had a little understanding of the totem.
"Bai Judgment is saying that the waterworm is a totem, and it is in this secret realm?!"
Looking at this small place in surprise and horror, Dean Tian trembled said in a loud voice.
I was surprised and frightened at the same time. I wanted to hear a positive answer, but I didn't want to get it.
He didn't know what he was thinking for a while.
"I was just guessing, but unfortunately, there is no trace of it here."
Bai Mo's calm denial quickly calmed him down, but his next words made him suddenly shake. Opened his mouth.
“However, I found traces of earthworms on your body. Have you had any adventures? Or have you seen or collected any ancient objects.
That's right, I was entrusted by the Grand Speaker to keep looking for totems for the safety of the coastline. If you have any clues, I hope you can let me know. "
After being silent for a long time, President Tian felt surprised at first, and then denied.
After listening to Bai Mo's words, he began to recall his past, and felt horrified again.
So he said with a trembling voice, "I am the legitimate son of the Tian family in Xiangcheng. From the beginning of my training to becoming the president of the Xiangcheng Magic Association, I have done everything step by step.
Even going out to kill monsters is normal. The resources the demon received were also given by the family. He has never had any adventures with any ancient objects, or seen ancient things! ”
Hearing this, Bai Mo couldn't help but shake his head and glanced at him up and down.
I can’t see anything. The magic tools of the mage are all bound to the soul and are directly absorbed into the soul.
The magic weapon can be hidden in the place where it is worn.
Hey! Magic weapon! ?
With his mind spinning, Bai Mo began to carefully recall the instructions Xingri Pearl had given him along the way.
"Have you been to the 11th, 6th, 9th, 8th, and 2nd floors of the Xiangcheng Magic Association today?"
Hearing this, President Tian felt like the hair on his head was exploding.
"How do you know?"
"It seems so, President Tian, please take out all the magic weapons from your body and put them aside, let me take a look."
< br>Nodding slightly, Bai Mo felt a little sure in his heart, so he said politely.
"Why, Judgment Bai, although you are helping the Speaker, you can't be so unscrupulous!"
President Tian's beard suddenly flew up. He is the president of the Magic Association, not a prisoner. , how can you put your magic weapon out at will.
"Oh, that's right. I have a tool in my hand that looks for earthworms. I guessed that you might have a magic weapon related to earthworms, which is why I made a mistake in my judgment."
< br>Seeing this, in order to avoid too much trouble and misunderstanding, Bai Mo said truthfully.
Hearing this, President Tian’s eyes flickered slightly, and he rubbed his neck and said:
"Actually, I'm just the president of a small prefecture-level magic association, and I don't have any magic weapons."
"President Tian, I don't want your stuff, I just want you to show it to me. I have a lot in my heart." One number."
"Hahaha, I'm not worried about Bai Judicial taking it, I'm just short of money, I really don't have any!" President Tian sighed and smiled rather bitterly.
"The Bai family can grant the Tian family the production and distribution rights for high-level double magic weapons."
Rolling his eyes, he cursed an old fox in his heart. Bai Mo naturally knew that this guy was looking for benefits.
But after all, he was begging for something, so it was hard to say anything.
You can't kill people to seize treasures. He is not a bandit leader.
Just come up with some benefits, after all, if it is really as he guessed.
Then what the Xingri Pearl has been pointing to is actually the totem device of Zhen Shui Earthworm.
Then it makes sense for him to exchange some benefits for a totem device.
"Hey~ Look at my memory, I'm really old. I brought a magic weapon with me when I went out today, haha, I'm so sorry."
President Tian slapped his forehead suddenly, pretending to just remember.
After watching the performance expressionlessly, Bai Mo tapped his chin to the open space beside him.
"Let me see if you have it first."
"Of course." President Tian nodded happily, "This is the Blue Sky Bracelet and the Changlin Necklace."
He began to take off the things he was carrying one by one, introducing them as he went.
It feels a bit like a roadside vendor.
Bai Mo held the Xingri Pearl in his hand and remained indifferent because the direction the Xingri Pearl was pointing was still the middle-aged man in Tang suit.
"This is a silk-wrapped ring. I got it from an auction in my early years. It can speed up my water system cultivation. Unfortunately, I have reached the super level now, and its function has become a bit useless."
Follow. Following President Tian's explanation, he took off the bracelet on his finger one by one.
Bai Mo also moved his eyes and looked at the ring. The arrow in the Xingri Pearl swayed a little as his hand moved.
This ring is a little strange. Strictly speaking, it is a thin silk thread that is wrapped around the finger in circles to become a ring.
The silk thread is translucent and does not look short.
When President Tian put it on the ground and wanted to get something out, Bai Mo shook his head, swept away the seven or eight magic weapons on the ground, and said:
"This is it. The silk-wrapped ring, President Tian, did you get it at the auction?”
"Yes, I remember it very clearly. This ring cost me 80 million. It was money I had saved for a long time. I got it as a mage hunter myself. It was quite heartbreaking at the time. Because of this, even though it doesn't mean anything to me now After using it, I kept it on my body." President Tian nodded slightly, his eyes far away, as if he was recalling the past.
"Do you remember where it was taken? Who is the seller?" Bai Mo nodded slightly and continued to ask.
"It's in Xiangcheng. As for the seller, I don't know, but I know the auction venue and organizer, I will write to you."
As expected, Bai Mo secretly said in his heart , bring the topic to the point.
"I need this ring."
"Here, after all, he has been with me for many years."
"The body of the Earthly Golden Lord is here for you."
"That's not what I meant."
"Ten warrior-level spirits."
"Hey, Bai Judgment, I'm really not that kind of person." President Tian trembled his fingers and said deeply.
"Do you want the Great Speaker to come to you for a deal?"
"How can I say this? As a member of the Kyushu Magic Association, I am also a supporter of the Great Speaker. What the Great Speaker has to do Things are what I want to do!”
The middle-aged man in Tang suit looked upright, stood upright, and said loudly and forcefully:
“It’s just a ring, it’s just me. It’s a gadget from my early years and it’s not worth much. Since Bai Judi needs it for work, I gave it to him as a greeting gift to me.”
As he spoke, he leaned down and picked up the silk-wrapped ring, then handed it over.
Bai Mo glanced at him steadily, reached out to take it, and put the ring into his personal space.
Then the silver light on the palm of the hand touched the wrist of the other hand.
Took off a bracelet and handed it over.
"Inside are the bodies of ten warrior-level spirits and the golden-armored monarch of the earth. President Tian is loyal to the country and the people, but he cannot treat himself badly."
"This is impossible, I want to learn from the Grand Speaker."
"In this case, I will first send the Spark Judge to determine President Tian's background, and then inform the Grand Speaker as appropriate."
< br>Bai Mo said expressionlessly, pretending to take back the bracelet.
Hearing this, President Tian’s expression changed slightly and he immediately changed his tune.
“Hey, it doesn’t have to be like this. I still have a lot to learn. Let’s improve for a while and then go meet the Grand Speaker.”
Although he has never done any serious crimes, he has still received some small gifts.
Most of the Starfire Trialists are students from the academy who have just left campus and cannot tolerate sand in their eyes.
He didn't dare to tangle with these people. If he got into trouble with Bai Mo and just fired his property, it would be over.
Seeing him accept the bracelet, Bai Mo nodded slightly.
Everyone gets what they need, and just exchange benefits. If you have to be reluctant, then stop playing.
As for Chairman Tian’s scruples, he didn’t bother to expose them.
He did not come to the world to enforce absolute justice and advocate Haiyanheqing.
What he wanted was actually very simple from the beginning, a peaceful and stable environment.
As for issues such as corruption and bribery, it is not suitable for Bai Mo to deal with.
Leaving the secret realm, Bai Mo found the three Linglings and explained the information.
"There is an auction that you can find. It was seven years ago. Let me take a look."
Lingling said and immersed herself in her small notebook.
A few people automatically quieted down and provided her with a good environment.
After all, this is the only clue left about the earthworm.
If this clue is lost, they can only try their luck aimlessly and search for traces of earthworms.
However, this encounter also made Bai Mo understand that what the Xingri Pearl locked was not the traces of other Suzaku Qisu totems, but the totem devices of those totems.
In order to sense the burial location of the totem itself and the place where the remains exist, you need to find the approximate place and look at the totem token.
Thinking of this, Bai Mo took out the translucent silk-wrapped ring.
This is a ball of thread, very tough, but Bai Mo did not feel the feeling of cutting his hand, which means that it is not sharp,
it feels a little cold to the touch, like water.
When thoughts fall on it, a soul connection naturally arises.
Injecting magic energy, a faint red halo appeared on it. The red halo gradually deepened and gradually turned into an alternating color of gold and red.
Like a thread woven from molten magma.
But there is no special ability, Bai Mo didn't feel it.
Is it the simplest way to tie people up?
"The bow of the Winged Fire Snake." Seeing his confused look, Ding Yumian's eyes flickered slightly and reminded:
"Don't you think this looks like a bow string?"
Wen After saying that, Bai Mo was stunned for a moment, remembering the fire bow that was gathering ashes in his space backpack.
That thing requires multiple fire elemental owners to recognize its owner. He did not connect the two for a while.
Also, there is indeed no bow string on it.
But if this is really the case, then it undoubtedly means that the totem device of Nanfang Qisu is actually a set of combined magic weapons? !
"It's possible, let's try again when we go back."
Touching his chin and groaning, Bai Mo put away the Zhen Shui Xian.
"Bai Mo, give me a cup of inspiration."
The silver light flashed, and a cup of milk tea fell. Lingling took a nice sip and then raised her head.
It was now dark by the window.
Perceiving the movement, Ding Yumian and Mu Nujiao also woke up from their meditation.
Looking at Lingling expectantly, she only heard her say:
"I checked the seller information at the auction that year and found the person who sold Zhen Shuixian, but he was already dead. . "
Hearing this, the three of them felt their hearts skip a beat, but Lingling continued:
"But fortunately there was a video at the auction, and the video was not deleted. I knew from the video that Zhen Shuixian was from Nanyue Village, a village in Xiangzhou.
The seller was not from Nanyue Village, although I didn't know he was How did I get the Zhen Shuixian? But according to the auctioneer, it is an antique from Nanyue Village. "
The clear stream gurgled down from the distant Shitai Mountain, surrounded by green pines on both sides. Bamboo dyed green.
Longly walk through the river that existed thousands of years ago, cross the mottled stone bridge, and enter the village along with the earthen city wall that is unknown how many years ago, and then slowly exit.
Xiao Xi walked out of the village happily and met a group of people. Their bright eyes reflected their beautiful appearance.
Bai Mo admired the village in front of him. It completely met his definition of an ancient village in the south of the Yangtze River.
“Nanyue Village is a tourist-oriented village. The city walls around the village and the wasteland on the side are buildings from thousands of years ago. It is precisely because of this that this village is larger than average.”
Lifting up her straw hat, she spoke out the information about Nanyue Village in a lively voice.
“It seems to be very prosperous, but if this place is developed, will there be no traces of the earthworms?” Ding Yumian said.
“Let’s go in and have a look. It’s such a small place, and we won’t have much trouble finding it.”
As soon as the group of people entered the village, a smart and enthusiastic aunt realized that they were here for an outing.
Immediately gave guidance: "We only have one hotel here, just at the east end of the village. It is opened by the village chief's house. The village chief's house is great. If you are not used to living there, or if you encounter trouble, we can help you. Find him."
"Thank you, Auntie."
The people readily accepted the aunt's suggestion, but they did not rush to find a place to live, but wandered around the whole village first.
This village is already relatively large, and there is no shortage of tourists dressed similarly to them on the road.
But no matter how big it is, it's only 1.5 square kilometers.
"Nothing was found in the village. Let's go take a look at the ancient building ruins outside." Bai Mo put away the Zhen Ling in his palm and said calmly.
The three of them naturally had no objections. As they walked, Mu Nujiao said:
“I feel like there is something strange here. I don’t know if you have noticed, but the organization here is very complete.
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The Magic Association, the Tribunal, the Hunter Alliance, the Security Department, the Bank, and even the newly born Spark Network all have specialized branches here.”
After a pause, she added, "It's just a bit small."
He helped Leng Qing deal with things on Xinghuo.com for a while, and even led a team to investigate some things personally.
These experiences have made her observation very detailed now, and she can notice things that seem like nothing but are actually wrong.
"I saw the Hunter Alliance. The Magic Association, but I didn't pay attention to the others." Lingling's little eyebrows narrowed.
“This village is very big.” Ding Yumian said, the implication being that there are some official organizations that are not difficult to understand.
"But it is a village after all. This is a doubtful point, but it seems to have nothing to do with our search for totems. Let's go to the ancient building ruins nearby first."
Bai Mo shook his head. I also feel that something is wrong, but there are many possibilities behind this phenomenon.
For example, maybe the village chief has connections above, and special care is given here.
And through phonological detection, he found that the public's evaluation of the official organization here is pretty good.
It shows that the organization here is not sent down by the above to do some profit-making activities.
The four people walked out of the village. The ancient building ruins on the side are said to have been dug out by the villagers.
Passing through the pits one after another, you can vaguely see the living environment and urban distribution of the ancient people here six or seven thousand years ago.
Up to now, only the outline of the civil construction can be seen vaguely. I was just looking at the scenery all the way, and the token in my hand did not respond.
Frowning his eyebrows, Bai Mo couldn't help but have doubts in his heart.
“No.”
Facing the questioning looks of several people, he shook his head.
“Is the clue wrong?” Mu Nujiao couldn’t help but ask. Lingling also had a serious gaze, somewhat doubting whether her investigation was inaccurate.
"Yes, where are you looking?"
Suddenly, Bai Mo reached out and pointed to a place in the pit.
A few people looked along his finger, and their eyes immediately showed a bit of joy.
It was an altar, and the things placed on the altar had long since turned into dust.
But a pattern on the surface of the altar has been preserved.
Part of that pattern coincides with the totem pattern on Zhen Ling.
"It seems that this is here. This village is probably inherited by the original Zhen water worm guardian."
Taking out Zhen Ling for comparison, Bai Mo nodded affirmatively.
On the side, Lingling also exhaled and said:
“Since there are no ancient building ruins, maybe there is still a sacrificial tradition circulating here, or there are still places like altars and temples, but they are not in the village. Here, let’s go back to the village to inquire about the situation and we’ll find out.” (End of Chapter)