Yes, it is indeed gunpowder!
Li Yan was so excited that the hair on the back of my neck stood up.
Chen FaKui threatened with a gunpowder packet, and Zhou Pan died at the hands of New Style Firearm. Since experiencing these two things, Li Yan has paid special attention to gunpowder.
Kung Fu requires hard training, and techniques require diligent practice, but everyone can use gunpowder weapons. If you are not careful, your body and mind will be destroyed.
Fortunately, his nose is sensitive enough.
Soon, Li Yan found the target.
Near the mandala, in addition to the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect people, there are also some servants.
The so-called sidekick soldiers are simply logistics soldiers. They are not good at fighting and do chores such as feeding horses, chopping firewood, cooking, and digging ditches.
To build the mandala, the surrounding land needed to be leveled and some trees needed to be cut down. City God Temple was short of manpower, so we hired these people from the Yamen to do the work.
At the beginning of the ceremony, some of the servants stood solemnly with respectful faces, and some even knelt down directly, burned incense and knelt down, taking the opportunity to pray for their families.
There was only one person, pushing a wooden cart and approaching slowly.
The man was stout, with a stubble on his face, and looked foolish. The wooden wheel was filled with dirt and hay.
But Li Yan could vaguely smell the smell of gunpowder coming from the soil.
Pinch Yang Seal and smell it carefully, and it is indeed clearer.
The man was also alert. When he noticed Li Yan looking at him, he immediately increased his speed and his eyes became dark and fierce.
"Someone is causing trouble!"
Li Yan shouted and rushed out.
At the same time, he bent down to pick up a few stones on the ground and punched them out using the Flying Locust Stone technique.
He had just heard that Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect Bestowing Title to Mountain God was a kind act. Moreover, he had just received advice from others, so he naturally wanted to help.
But that's gunpowder!
To avoid accidents, he had to type Flying Locust Stone.
Whoosh whoosh!
Three stones flew towards the man's head.
The man also had extraordinary skills. He turned to one side, swung his head left and right, and easily dodged Flying Locust Stone.
At the same time, he stopped pretending. When he knocked the flint in his hand on the wooden cart, sparks shot out and ignited some hay.
There was also kerosene poured on it, and the fire expanded instantly.
"Fuck your grandpa!"
He exerted force with both arms, shouted loudly, and the flaming wooden cart rolled towards the altar.
At the same time, several Enforcement Hall Daoists also rushed out with their swords drawn.
"Be careful, it's gunpowder!"
Li Yan quickly issued a reminder.
However, although those Daoists looked shocked, they kept walking.
They guard the altar and will not retreat due to danger.
Two of them had Hidden Strength erupting from their feet, and their bodies flew out, their sleeves flying, they turned around in the air and kicked the wooden cart at the same time.
Wow!
The wooden cart immediately flew out upside down.
However, the debris from the car was also scattered, and several explosive packets fell down.
On the explosive bag, the match rope has been burned to the end.
Boom!
There was a loud noise and smoke filled the air.
At the same time, there was a constant buzz in the air.
Li Yan's complexion changed, and he turned over and lay on the ground.
However, there were many hidden weapons stuffed into the explosive bag. When it exploded, the hidden weapons were scattered like flowers from a goddess.
People in the nearest Enforcement Hall Daoist area bear the brunt of the attack.
They were very skilled in kung fu, and could block some with the long swords in their hands, but the hidden weapons were too dense, and when someone was hit, they let out a muffled groan.
"Ouch, you coward!"
At the same time, Sha LiFei also screamed.
They were far away. After Li Yan reminded him, Sha LiFei immediately grabbed Wang Dao Xuan and threw him to the ground, but he was still hit by a dart in the butt.
Those Enforcement Hall Daoists also pulled out their hidden weapons one after another.
To them, missing the vital point is nothing.
But after someone took out the concealed weapon and smelled it, his expression changed on the spot.
"Toxic!"
At the same time, the man turned around and ran away.
There was something unknown mixed into the explosive bag, and the smoke was everywhere and had a pungent smell, which served as a cover.
The man's figure immediately disappeared into the fog.
Li Yan Hearing the poison, without saying a word, he turned over and chased after him.
Clang!
He drew his sword and ran wildly for a few steps. Suddenly, his legs Hidden Strength exploded, he jumped up with a squeaking sound, and slashed down with the sword.
This trick was learned from the Zhou family.
Red Fist is also known for his flexible movement. Under the powerful force of Hidden Strength, he jumped directly six meters away. At the same time, he used Guanzhong Quick Saber to slash down like a soul-hunting person.
With Olfactory Mystical Power, fighting at night is almost the same as during the day.
A little smoke is like nothing to him.
The man's movements were not fast, and when he saw the sharp blade coming from behind, he quickly turned around and intertwined his hands to protect his head.
Ding!
There was a crisp sound, and Li Yan frowned slightly.
After all, his skills were not good enough. He used Hidden Strength on his legs to fly into the air in one breath, but the Martial Power on his hands was much worse.
But Guanzhong Quick Saber doesn't rely on strength to win.
Even Transformed Strength is made of flesh and blood and will still bleed after being cut with a knife.
However, the opponent actually had an iron weapon on his wrist.
Guanshan Knife has cut the sleeves of his hands, revealing a series of copper rings.
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Iron Wire Fist?"
There was an explosion, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance.
Enforcement Hall's Daoists were caught off guard and were hit by poisonous darts, but Commandery Commandant Office still had nearly a hundred troops defending from the outside.
The man looked at Li Yan standing with a knife, and knew that if he didn't fight off this man, he would have no chance to escape, so he snorted and punched him.
Iron Wire Fist belongs to the Hongquan system, which is popular in the south. It pays attention to hard bridges and hard horses. Twelve Bridge Hands is used as the longitude and latitude, using both yin and yang to achieve breathability and extraordinary power.
This man has a strong body and nine consecutive copper rings on his hands. He is also a good Hidden Strength player. Although he has not reached the peak, he is much more advanced than Li Yan.
Phew! Phew! Phew!
His punches are fierce, he strikes in succession, every move is accompanied by the roar of the wind, coupled with Iron Wire Fist's unique sound of expressing the seven emotions, the power is truly astonishing.
Li Yan felt as if he was encountering a powerful warrior, with his fists like hammers, one after another, forcing him to retreat continuously.
The opponent's moves are not very fast, and there are even some flaws.
However, Li Yan just dodged and did not rush to use the knife.
His father once mentioned that although Iron Wire Fist is powerful, it is stronger defensively than offensively, and is good at turning weakness into strength.
These moves are all performed by bridge players. As the saying goes, "If there is a bridge, cross it; if there is no bridge, ask if there is a bridge." Those flaws are all traps. In fact, the opponent is quick but not chaotic, slow but not relaxed.
Moreover, this man also used Iron Wire Fist. This thing is very good. With a shake of his hand, he can use the gap in the iron ring to lock the weapon.
As long as he makes a move, the opponent will seize the opportunity and strike hard.
All he needs to do is hold the opponent back, why would he risk his life?
"Cunning little devil!"
Seeing that Li Yan was not fooled, the man spat, turned around and ran away.
"Hey, the punch is so hard, why are you running away?"
Li Yan sneered and stepped forward to draw the knife again.
His movement skills are sharp, and Guanzhong Quick Saber is also known for his speed. In the middle of his breath, the blade has been handed to the back of the opponent's head.
But this man seemed to have been prepared. He twisted his body at the same time, raised his fists, and struck Tiger Hidden Trace. The iron ring jingled and directly locked Li Yan's knife.
But when he saw Li Yan dodging, he pretended to run away to lure the enemy.
Now lock the weapon and move in to kill.
However, he underestimated Li Yan.
Li Yan may be slightly less skilled, but more thoughtful.
With this slash, I already knew what the opponent was going to do, so I let go and let go of the knife, Side Step Shoulder Shift, and kicked me to the side.
Bang!
This kick Hidden Strength exploded, and the man was kicked away directly.
He fell to the ground, groaning, and blood oozed from the corners of his mouth.
This is the battle of warriors, where success or failure is only a thin line between life and death.
Li Yan is slightly weaker in skill, but has a quick mind and ruthless moves. In addition, the opponent is eager to escape, so he is at a disadvantage.
Whoosh!
Just then, the flying Guanshan Knife flipped over and fell.
Li Yan caught it without even looking, sheathed the knife.
His kick was Hidden Strength so fierce that the opponent's internal organs were damaged and he couldn't escape far. Besides, he had no chance.
Sure enough, the sound of horse hooves sounded in the distance.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two Wolf Fang Arrow roared over.
There were two pops, blood spattered everywhere, and it was nailed directly into the man's legs.
Li Yan frowned slightly but said nothing.
The one who came is Commandery Commandant Office. This is their style. To prevent the enemy from escaping, they will first cripple both legs. As for whether the opponent will be left disabled, they are not considered at all.
The man was also stubborn. Although he couldn't help but scream, he then gritted his teeth and closed his eyes, as if he was waiting to die.
Hu Lulu!
The war horses neighed, and several people dismounted and strode forward.
The leader was none other than Commandery Commandant Office Baihu Chang Xuan. He glanced expressionlessly and said calmly, "Drag us down for torture. Stay away and don't disturb the Daoist priests."
"Wait a minute!"
At this moment, a person came running quickly, but it was the person Enforcement Hall just now. He said with a gloomy face, "The hidden weapon is poisonous, very powerful."
Before he finished speaking, he squatted down and groped around the man.
"Don't bother, I don't have an antidote."
The man was sweating from the pain and his lips were white, but he sneered, "If you are capable, you will detoxify. If you are not capable, just talk to Laozi!"
Daoist Enforcement Hall's eyes were sharp, "Ignorant and fearless, isn't it just Corpse Gu Poison? After the ritual is over, there will be someone who can understand it."
The man laughed and said, "I'm afraid you guys won't be able to wait!"
At this moment, Guan WanChe suddenly said in a cold voice, "As expected of the Maitreya Sect's fanatic, I just don't know whether you are tough with your words or Commandery Commandant Office is tough with means."
"Maitreya Sect?"
The man was obviously taken aback, and quickly shook his head and said, "Don't try to frame me, I am just being entrusted by others and have nothing to do with the Maitreya Sect."
Guan WanChe and Chang Xuan immediately exchanged glances.
Chang Xuan said calmly, "It doesn't matter whether it is Maitreya Sect or not. Using gunpowder is already a capital crime. If you put it bluntly, you will die happily."
The man took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Don't scare me Laozi. If I fall into your hands, I will kill or scrape you. Laozi begs for mercy. You raised me."
"However, someone asked me to tell you something. He has no intention of becoming an enemy of the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect, but he must take the things in the mountains."
"Either you stop performing rituals to save people, and the antidote will be given to you."
"Or, just die and accompany Laozi!"
At the same time, Luo MingZi had also returned. Seeing this situation, he said solemnly, "More than one group of people acted to interfere with the line of sight. Someone has taken advantage of the explosion and the gap in the defense line to sneak into the mountain."
Guan WanChe nodded and said, "It seems he is an old thief!"
After listening to several people talking, Li Yan has figured out the whole picture.
The opponent's methods are indeed extraordinary. They didn't plan to charge head-on at the beginning. Instead, they sent people to use explosions to disrupt the line of sight and use poison to injure people and threaten them.
Bestowing Title to Mountain God's scientific ritual once started, cannot be stopped.
Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect If Bestowing Title to Mountain God stops to save people, then their treasure hunt will not be affected. If it continues, most of the encirclement and suppression force will be lost, creating opportunities for them to escape.
Also, according to Guan WanChe, someone from the Maitreya Sect is also here?
Luo MingZi on the side said in a deep voice, "Keyi will not stop. If I guess correctly, after one compromise, you will only push for more and make more demands."
The man saw that he couldn't reach an agreement and stopped talking.
Chang Xuan said in a cold voice, "Did you know that this is a serious crime of confiscating homes and exterminating clans?"
The man chuckled and said, "No worries, it doesn't matter."
Chang Xuan said, "The world is just a source of income, is it worth it?"
The man's face was calm, "I will pay for it with my life!"
After that, he closed his eyes.
Chang Xuan nodded, "What a pity."
Poof!
One person stepped forward and pierced his heart directly.
The other party is already determined to die, and it is just a waste of time to press further.
Everyone returned to the altar, and sure enough, the imperial ceremony had not stopped yet. Qing YangZi and several Old Taoist were still on the altar, with solemn faces, and were carrying out the rituals in a serious manner.
Next to it, all the injured people had moved back to their tents.
Each of their faces turned gray, their eyes were closed tightly, and their breathing was weak. In a short period of time, their whole bodies exuded the smell of corpses.
Among them, Sha LiFei is also included.
There was a Lotus Lamp lit around everyone, talismans were attached to their chests, and a strange fragrance was burning in the tent.
Li Yan can smell that the smell of incense is constantly suppressing the stench of corpses on everyone's bodies.
"This is Corpse Gu Poison."
Luo MingZi said in a deep voice, "Only evil sorcerers who have been dealing with corpses all year round have this method, and the solution is ever-changing depending on the conditions of the crypt where the corpse is buried."
"Only Uncle Qing YangZi can cast spells to forcefully expel the poison, but only one person can do it at a time. We can suppress it with spells and we should be able to survive until tomorrow..."
"Daoist priests, don't worry."
Chang Xuan suddenly said, "Since they have entered the mountain, let's catch turtles in a jar. If we catch people, we will naturally have an antidote."
Li Yan glanced at the unconscious Sha LiFei and said solemnly, "I'll go too."
The matter was urgent, and Luo MingZi was not polite, "Well, my junior brother who is also good at Nose Mystical Power has been poisoned. With the help of Xiaoyou Li, we will definitely catch these people."
At this moment, a Commandery Commandant Office Xiaoqi hurriedly walked in, clasping his fists and saying, "Reporting to you, sir, we caught three alive!"
When everyone came out of the tent, they saw three people being thrown to the ground. They were all shot in the legs by arrows, bleeding profusely, and their eyes were filled with fear.
These three people were not as tough as the previous men. They didn't need to press, and they spoke tremblingly, "Sir, spare your life, we are just being coerced."
"I was poisoned by Mo LaoWai..."
"Who is he?"
"An old thief who robs graves."
"I was forced by Beggar Leader Mountain Lord..."
It turns out that these people are also bait.
They were poisoned and Commandery Commandant Office was lured away from all directions.
According to them, there were mainly two groups of people who took action. One was the famous tomb robber Guanzhong, and the other was the escaped Xi Xing Beggar Leader Mountain Lord.
There was a conflict between the two sides at first, but later seeing that Mass Burial Grounds was well-defended, they got together temporarily and went into the mountains together to retrieve the treasure, each relying on their own chance.
The person who put the poison was none other than the old tomb robber Mo LaoWai.
Upon hearing that it was these two people, a trace of disappointment flashed in Chang Xuan's eyes.
And Li Yan suddenly remembered the old man in black he met when he was looking for Zhao the Donkey, and said solemnly, "That person is still Mystery Seeking Lineage Treasure Hunter. I have a friend who lives in seclusion in Shangyi Village Mountain God Temple. He is also Treasure Hunter. Maybe he can detoxify."
"Mystery Seeking Lineage, no wonder..."
Luo MingZi nodded to the side, as if there was a Daoist boy riding away.
After everyone made arrangements, they also headed towards Mass Burial Grounds...