[Twelve Kingdoms] The dance of the vast sky in the mountains

? With a "whoosh", an object flew straight and quickly towards a person's head, but was cut off by a palm before hitting the bull's-eye.

Haoyi withdrew his palm in confusion, and looked towards the direction where the object was flying. A petite figure, after leaving an awkward sentence "I give you a peach, don't thank me too much!", then slid into the crowd twice , disappeared.

Hao Yi shook his head and looked away.This Zhao Xin, after learning the language with Shao Ting, his food intake decreased a lot as Ye Ming expected, but after a month, he found that his snacks were slowly deteriorating, and he obviously couldn't finish them before they completely rotted. , So, she began to generously give gifts to the people around her, so she also made friends with many people, such as Ah San in the guard team, Qing Wen among the students, etc., even the black line on the captain's face was reduced when he saw her. Quite a lot.At the same time, she has also practiced her language, and she can communicate with others almost unimpeded. I really don't know whether it is Shao Ting who teaches well or Zhao Xin who learns well.

As he thought about it, he suddenly felt that the object in his hand seemed a little weird.He looked around carefully, and finally confirmed the question in his heart:

This, no matter how you look at it... it should be Apple!

Ye Ming, who was passing by, couldn't help smiling when he saw this scene.It seems that Shao Ting made a mistake again. It is a miracle that Zhao Xin can improve to this point.Speaking of miracles, that Shao Ting should also be counted as one. Nearly a month since he joined, the escort team has not encountered any monsters (except for that cute marmoset).The captain had always been worried about the manpower problem, but it seems that there is still plenty.However, it seems a bit unbelievable to say that this is just luck. Could this be the so-called "riding on the wings of a roc"?If Fangguo had such a king, Zhao Xin wouldn't be the only one who would be troubled in the future, right?

"Ah!" Suddenly, Shao Ting sneezed loudly. He wiped his nose and looked up at the sky.Although it was almost dusk, there was not a single dark cloud, and there was no cold wind. How could he sneeze?

"You bastard..." With a low growl, he drew his attention back.What was in front of me was a girl with her head wrapped like a village girl's face with tense veins on her forehead, and an angry look on her face.Shao Ting couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat. Ever since he was ordered by Zhao Xin to catch the monster and threw the captain down, he was reprimanded by the captain for four hours in a row and warned that he would be expelled if there was another similar incident (not feasible, because too much After that, he kept keeping a respectful distance from Zhao Xin, and asked cautiously, "Ah, it's Zhao Xin. Yes, what's the matter?"

"You still dare to ask me!" Hearing this, Zhao Xin broke out completely, and she grabbed Shao Ting's skirt and shook it vigorously, "I gave you something with good intentions, so you just don't want it, (you even sprayed it on me) A snot, it's disgusting, do you know what you mean...)" Zhao Xin cursed selflessly, not realizing that her language had changed back to Chinese.

"Ah... that..." After finally finding a gap for Zhao Xin to speak, Shao Ting interrupted hastily. "Excuse me, you said you gave me something?" Huh...don't shake it...I'm so dizzy...

"This!" Zhao Xin stopped shaking as he wished, and stretched his right hand in front of Shao Ting's nose, holding a round object in his ruddy palm, the color of the mist, it turned out to be a skull!

"This...for me?" Shao Ting asked, very uncertain.

"Of course, how can there be no amulet in this kind of place where you may encounter disgusting monsters anytime and anywhere! Hmph, I originally wanted to give it to Haoyi as a prize, but why didn't that guy help me catch that cute monster?" Monster!" Thinking of that little "squirrel", Zhao Xin still had a moment of regret.

You should give it to Haoyi... Shao Ting thought about it, but didn't dare to say it. "That skeleton is a talisman? That... can I not? The skeleton is scary..." Seeing Zhao Xin's face getting darker and darker, Shao Ting automatically silenced, but still did not have time to stop Zhao Xin's roar: "No Yes! If someone gives you an amulet, you have to be careful and respectful. This is the most basic etiquette!"

"But, but, I think it's impossible for me to encounter monsters so easily..." Shao Ting was still making the last resistance.

"Stop talking nonsense! In short, you have to keep it for you!" She loosened Shao Ting's collar, stuffed the peach-core skull into Shao Ting's arms, and put on the big sister who hadn't seen for a long time. Imposing, ordered Shao Ting like ordering his younger brother, "Immediately find a river to wash it clean! Be careful not to lose it, even if it is not on purpose! What are you doing in a daze?! Go and come back! You must come back before dark!"

"Yes!" Shao Ting didn't dare to delay, and ran away without a trace.

Although he escaped from Zhao Xin's "claw", where can he find He?Shao Ting looked at the three winding paths in front of him with great nerves.He held his breath and listened carefully, but he couldn't figure out why, but there seemed to be a faint sound of running water in front of him, and he didn't know if it was his hallucination.After thinking for a while, he chose a random path and walked deep into the dense forest.

The last trace of the setting sun was ruthlessly devoured, and the night came quietly.The remaining warmth of the day fades silently in the dense night, until it finally disappears.

"Ah!"

"What's the matter, Zhao Xin?" Ye Ming, who was busy packing his luggage, asked, frowning slightly.Getting sick on the way up the mountain is almost tantamount to death, and any discomfort should be paid attention to.

"I don't know." Zhao Xin shook his head, "But it's nothing, it's just that I suddenly feel a little cold."

Ye Ming looked around and nodded. "It is indeed a bit cold. But why is it like this? These days are obviously sunny."

"Who knows..." Zhao Xin seemed a little absent-minded, and after a while, she asked sullenly, "Hey, Ye Ming, have you seen Shao Ting?"

"Shao Ting? So, it seems that he hasn't been seen since the evening. At this time, he should teach you the language?"

A moment of silence.

The light has completely disappeared, only the light of the bonfire jumping under the curling smoke not far away.The mountains and forests in midsummer should be lush and lush, but they look desolate under the withered yellow light from the firewood.A gust of wind came quietly, but stopped abruptly, which was very strange.

"Isn't he lost?" With a clear cough, Ye Ming broke the suffocating silence, but seeing Zhao Xin staring straight at the bonfire not far away, he couldn't help asking: "What's wrong?"

"Ye Ming," it was rare to add the word "small", "Is that fire burning too much? The captain will scold people."

"The captain is not here now." Haoyi, who came over from the campfire, heard the words, "In order for everyone to have a good rest, and then rushed up to Pengshan in one breath, he just took a few people to patrol around. Because it is about to Arriving at Pengshan, the students of Taixue were a little excited and said that they would celebrate it," he said, his face flushed slightly, showing a rare bit of liveliness that should be expected at his age, "They want me to invite Shao Ting, I want to thank him for the good luck. By the way, where is Shao Ting?" He asked, looking around.

There was another silence.There was no wind, but Ye Ming could clearly feel the sudden chill around him.

Sighing, facing Hao Yi, Zhao Xin spelled out what he wanted to say word by word, without the usual urgency, but with a sense of oppression. "Haoyi, go and tell them that Shao Ting is teaching me the language and I can't get away. Also, tell them that luck is not everything. Well, even Shao Ting has encountered monsters three times, or four times, and This is the Yellow Sea, not to mention four times, just one time may wipe out our entire army. We can’t fall short, and we can celebrate after crossing the rich gate of Pengshan Mountain.” She thought for a while, and then said, “Please tell me They, are these words sent by the captain, or his words are more powerful. Then, just put out the fire and leave the necessary part."

Hao Yi looked at Zhao Xin in confusion, but Zhao Xin turned to Ye Ming without explaining. "Ye Ming, go find Ah San and ask him to sneak a message to the captain and say that Shao Ting is gone."

Ye Ming nodded and left quickly.Haoyi finally understood what happened, so he quickly followed Zhao Xin's advice.

After explaining everything, Zhao Xin looked up and saw that it should be a clear night sky, but for some reason, half a star was missing, and the thick black night enveloped the earth without leaving a single gap.

Finally... is it here?

Everything is like a game, a real and cruel game, a game that cannot be repeated.When meeting Shao Ting, it's like finding a hidden high-level prop, and you can easily pass several levels in comfort.But none of the games will allow players to skip the final boss and usher in the ending.

She already knew.

So at this time, it should feel relaxed, but, no matter what, it can't be relaxed.

"Zhao Xin." After an unknown amount of time, Ye Ming came back and sat beside Zhao Xin, looking at his unusually quiet companion with a complicated expression on his face. "I have already informed the guards. Everyone is ready. Although the manpower is tight, everyone will do their best and will not leave a single companion behind."

"Oh... Is there any news from the captain?" Zhao Xin still asked listlessly.

"No." Ye Ming shook his head, "Ah San has been gone for half an hour, but there is still no news."

"Half an hour is..." Zhao Xin thought for a while, "One hour, is it so long? If you say that, there is no news from Shao Ting..."

"Zhao Xin, you don't have to worry, Shao Ting will be fine." Ye Ming comforted, looking at the shadow under his feet, the messenger was no longer there, and she was sent out to find Shao Ting.

"En..." Zhao Xin snorted sullenly, and after a pause, she suddenly said, "Shao Ting was sent away by me."

"what?"

"He stained the amulet I gave him, I ordered him to clean it, and then... disappeared."

Ye Ming's heart sank.Zhao Xin's state is very dangerous. If he encounters a monster, even a moment's absence will be fatal.She patted Zhao Xin on the shoulder, "Zhao Xin, you don't have to blame yourself, it's not your fault."

"Of course it's not my fault!" Zhao Xin glared at Ye Ming as if suddenly awake, "Xiao Yeming, don't frame him casually. Hmph! It's Shao Ting's idiot, he can get lost in such a small forest! He even made people dirty Giving him an amulet of kindness! Unforgivable!"

Seeing Zhao Xin gritted his teeth, although he felt a little sorry for Shao Ting, it was really nice of Zhao Xin to say that.But Zhao Xin didn't say anything after complaining a few words, staring into the distance in a daze.

Ye Ming breathed a sigh of relief, and sat next to Zhao Xin.Neither of them said a word, watching the dusk gradually become gloomy.

"My lord." I don't know how long it took, the sky was completely dark, and there was a sudden movement in the shadows under his feet. Ye Ming glanced at Zhao Xin, who was not sure whether he was thinking or dozing off, and got up gently and walked into the woods.

"Kun, how's it going, did you find Shao Ting?"

"No." Wucai Lingyu shook, "Captain and the others were attacked by monsters."

"What?" Ye Ming was startled, "Where is it? What's the situation?"

"In the west, the direction we came from. When I came back, they were fighting. Although there were no casualties, there were too many monsters, and the situation was not optimistic..." Before Kun could finish speaking, there was an exclamation from the campfire: "Ah Three, it's Ah San! Why did you get hurt so badly..."

"My lord." Kun called Ye Ming who was running towards the people.

"what's up?"

"Please don't forget that you are the king of Qiao Country, and your safety is related to the lifeblood of Qiao Country."

Ye Ming nodded slowly, and ran towards the bonfire.