long night fire

"Well done."

She turned to talk about some of her suggestions, such as opening a grain store, such as trying to cooperate with some merchants in the port after a certain amount of accumulation.

Finally, she emphasized:

"Remember to exercise and practice marksmanship."

"En!" Su Na and the others nodded heavily.

After leaving the wolf den, going down to the first floor, and returning to the street, Long Yuehong looked back at the seventh and eighth floors where Su Na and the others lived, and said emotionally:

"They're really driven, and they know the good and the bad, what to do and what not to do."

Bai Chen looked at the jeep not far away and said:

"In the beginning, they always had good expectations for the future. After experiencing more difficulties and setbacks, I hope they can still remember their feelings and thoughts today."

On the gray soil, there are actually very few who can stick to themselves, very few.

Long Yuehong fell silent, not knowing what to say, Gnava said:

"In Tarnan, there are actually quite a few people who can at least not hurt others."

"That's because the robot guards are watching." Bai Chen smiled slightly, and glanced at Long Yuehong.

This was blackmailed by the locals.

While talking, they returned to the jeep.

At this moment, several security guards in gray-blue uniforms ran over from the corner of the street with pistols.

After seeing Long Yuehong and the others, the short and fat man in the lead slowed down and asked:

"Did you see a person go by?

"Wearing a thin black overcoat, brown hair, green eyes, and a scarf like yours, but covering your mouth."

He pointed to Bai Chen.

Bai Chen pulled the elegant and thin scarf around her neck, and replied frankly:

"No, we just came out of the building."

The short and fat man didn't ask any more questions, and led his men to run again.

"Did that guy commit a crime?" Long Yuehong looked at the backs of the security guards and muttered.

"Maybe." Bai Chen opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat.

……

Golden Apple District, Civic Street, No. 18, General Phocas' Mansion.

Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao went through at least three temporary inspections on the way here in a gray off-road vehicle. Fortunately, they did not bring military exoskeleton devices or heavy weapons, and they behaved like the safest kind of relics hunter.

"Who are you two looking for?" The guard at the door stopped them.

Phocas is the most experienced and famous general in the "First City". When Ole died and the "First City" split, he stood firmly on the side of the Senate and commanded the army to suppress the rebellion. The first time to clear up the "unintentional ones", abnormal creatures and other forces, opened up many settlements for the original city.

He is now in his fifties, past the prime of his life. He is the kind who puts half of his foot in the coffin on the dusty soil. He has gradually faded out of the list of legion commanders and is only in charge of a part of the city defense army. Of course, he also entered senate.

Facing the guard's questioning, Jiang Baimian smiled and said:

"We made an appointment with the general to discuss the cooperation of a batch of books."

After asking for instructions, the guards got out of the way, and Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian, led by the butler, walked into Phocas's study all the way.

Phocas' home is covered with marble, with different statues standing on the stair railings and other places, and the walls are decorated with exquisite murals, which looks very luxurious.

The same is true of his study, rows of books bathed in golden sunlight.

Seeing Phocas for the first time, a word immediately appeared in Jiang Baimian's mind:

"lion"!

Regardless of his appearance or his imposing manner, this general is like a lion watching its prey.

However, probably because of his age, his khaki hair is quite thin, which makes him feel a little more funny for no reason.

Wearing a straight general uniform, Phocas standing by the window moved his yellow eyes slightly, glanced at Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao, and asked in a deep voice:

"Are you the relic hunter team that discovered the whereabouts of the 'Anti-Intellectual Cult'?"

Shang Jian Yao nodded first:

"Yes, they also sponsored us 50 Ore."

Phocas frowned, a little puzzled.

Chapter 44 The Eternal Draw

Jiang Baimian hurriedly helped Shang Jianyao round up the words:

"Investigating this matter gave us an extra 50 Ore."

Phocas, nicknamed "The Lion", nodded:

"Tell me about your investigation process in detail."

He walked back to the desk step by step and sat down.

During this process, he didn't ask Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian to find a seat by themselves, as if they were just two subordinates who came to report.

It's really not easy to earn some money... Jiang Baimian cheered up and started talking about how he and others "met" Zhao Yide and took over this task, all the way to waiting for Shen Kui, subduing him, and confirming that it was really "" "Anti-Intellectualism" is playing tricks.

As for how to find out which ones are "strangers" from Zhao Shouren, the steward of the Zhao family, and how to get Shen Kui to tell the truth about the situation without taking the initiative to expose the fact that he was caught, Jiang Baimian only vaguely mentioned "We There are some tricks", dignifiedly put on a stance that we have secrets in this regard.

For many relic hunter teams, this is not too uncommon—everyone has the ability to settle down that cannot be known to outsiders.

Phokas raised his hand and touched his chin, and asked a question abruptly:

"Why don't you go to monitor the area near Zhao's Manor, but choose a road farther from there?"

Sure enough, it was the person who broke through the mountain of swords and the sea of ​​blood. He has a very keen sense of smell... Jiang Baimian replied with a smile:

"We are worried that the 'anti-intellectual church' will pay special attention to the points around the manor that are easy to monitor."

Phokas pondered for a few seconds, then laughed and said:

"The hunter team that found out that there were strangers coming in and out of the manor before was really lucky."

"Yes." Shang Jian Yao deeply agreed.

Seeing that General Phocas easily noticed the question he deliberately posed, Jiang Baimian heaved a sigh of relief and said:

"'Anti-intellectualism' has precedent."

She then gave a general account of the action planned by the real "priest" in Wild Grass City.

After listening quietly, Phocas showed a slightly sarcastic smile:

"Are they plotting against me?"

Before Shangjian Yao and Jiang Baimian could answer, he stood up imposingly:

"I'd love to see what they're trying to do.

"You guys, do you recognize all the suspicious 'strangers'?"

"Yes." Shang Jianyao replied frankly.

Phocas laughed:

"That's good. Two days later, at nine o'clock in the morning, come here to meet my guards, and we will go directly to arrest people!"

He didn't seem at all worried about stepping into a trap.

"Don't you choose an auspicious time?" Shang Jianyao asked back.

Auspicious time is a word in Huitu language. Since Shang Jianyao is speaking Honghe language and doesn't know if there is an exclusive vocabulary, he uses "lucky time" to express himself.

"Lucky timing?" Phocas asked suspiciously.

"For example, two or three o'clock in the morning, when everyone is asleep." Shang Jianyao gave an example.

Phocas laughed out loud:

"No, they don't have the qualifications to deserve my treatment."

Saying similar things often has no good ending...General, don't be cynical...Jiang Baimian tried hard to change the topic:

"After participating in this operation, will we be able to get the corresponding reward?"

While speaking, she glanced at the two guards on duty in the study.

"It's not for me to answer, it's up to your employer to decide." Fukas said confidently, "But I think it should be fine."

Before Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao could ask again, he sat down a little tiredly:

"You can leave now, remember the time."

Shang Jian Yao looked surprised and said:

"Aren't you staying with us for lunch?"

Phocas looked him up and down a few times, then suddenly smiled and said:

"Is this the price you paid?

"When the operation is successful, I will invite you to the celebration banquet."

"It's a deal!" Shang Jianyao replied with piercing eyes.

Then, he and Jiang Baimian left Phokas's general's mansion and returned to the gray off-road vehicle.

Jiang Baimian glanced at the rearview mirror while driving:

"I even wondered if he was related to you by blood, so he chose to be reckless."

Shang Jian Yao raised his hand and stroked his hair:

"Probably not. If you really need it, you can have it."

Jiang Baimian suddenly laughed:

"You want to inherit his family property?"

"I will let his property be used in more meaningful places." Shang Jianyao replied sincerely.

Jiang Baimian sneered and said:

"Like, to fill your stomach?"

Before Shang Jianyao could answer, she turned the steering wheel and said seriously:

"At that time, we will definitely not be the main target. Even if something happens, it will be within the scope of being affected, and the degree of danger is not too high. Well, let Lao Ge put on a cloak and follow, most of him will be awakened The nemesis of the enemy."

Having said that, Jiang Baimian smiled:

"Phocas is reckless, and his strength should be very strong.

"Zhao Zhengqi should have mentioned to him that you are an awakened person, but when he saw us, he only arranged for two guards.

"Either the whole house is under the watchful eye of a strong man, or he is that strong man."

A strong man at that level should disdain to pretend to be a guard in the study, and he can sit next to Phocas without hesitation.

"He is very arrogant." Shang Jianyao expressed his opinion, "But he is not bad, and he agreed to treat us to a big meal afterwards."

Jiang Baimian said "hmm" twice, and let the gray off-road vehicle drive to the checkpoint on the street ahead.

……

Green Olive District, Rue Rabe, Hotel Ugo.

Jiang Baimian brought Shang Jianyao back here and asked the boss for the latest situation:

"Was there a case of 'no heart disease' yesterday?"

Ugo shook his head:

"No.

"If there are no cases in two or three days, you can move back."

He looked as usual, without any abnormalities.