Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 359 Giving Gifts
Outside Ruzhou, yellow sand rolled, and everywhere you looked were dry bones and corpses.

The team dressed in yellow was running forward along the rugged road.

I saw a huge carriage behind me being pulled forward by eight huge horses. The carriage was very large and was no different from a small house.

The smell of medicine wafted from the carriage from time to time.

Through the fluttering car curtain, you can see Huang Chao lying in the car, his body wrapped in gauze and his face looking terrifyingly gloomy.

Next to Huang Chao sat Wang Xian, the high priest of the Huang Zai Army.

"You are lucky this time. The Locust God has blessed you personally. Once you recover from your injuries, it won't be long before your strength reaches a new level."

When Wang Xian said this, his eyes were full of envy. In Wang Xian's eyes, being able to receive a blessing from the Locust God was nothing short of a great opportunity.

But Huang Chao was not happy about this. He stared at the roof of the car, and the details of the battle of Wancheng kept flashing through his mind.

Gao Yuting's sword fight, Xiao Ran's sneak attack, the army's defeat, and finally he was repeatedly plotted against by Xiao Ran, which led to his downfall.

"Master Wang!"

After an unknown amount of time, Huang Chao slowly spoke: "Tell me, can we win?"

The successive blows obviously shook Huang Chao's original belief. He lost too badly in Wancheng this time. He not only lost the battlefield but also his character.

This was a huge blow to Huang Chao, who had never been defeated since the beginning of the uprising, and it created a rift in his belief in invincibility.

Facing Huang Chao's question, Wang Xian did not answer directly, but just pinched his beard and said meaningfully.

"The dynasty's luck has run out. It's now like a house that's about to fall apart. If it's kicked a few more times, it's only a matter of time before it collapses."

Huang Chao frowned for a moment when he heard this.

Thinking about Master Wang's words, he suddenly sat up after a moment and looked forward.

"I was wrong."

“I was too careless. I thought I had the strength to enter the Dao, so I looked down on all the heroes in the world. I was too proud, too confident, and I cared too much about my own face.

I should have killed Qingnv with one sword at that time and not had any illusions.

I didn’t lose the battle of Wancheng unfairly. If I had marched my army into Wancheng earlier, even if Concubine Shuang had intervened at the end, it would have been impossible to change the outcome.”

Huang Chao thought about the mistakes he made in this battle, and Xiao Ran came to his mind.

"And the guy who used a knife was very good at it. I had a preconceived notion that he only knew how to use a knife, but he failed miserably. This time, I lost."

Huang Chao reflected on himself and counted the mistakes he had made this time, but his heart became stronger and stronger.

The aura on his body became stronger and stronger, but it was different from before. From the initial publicity, he gradually became restrained, and from the original domineering and unbridled behavior, he gradually transformed into the aura of a king.

This change was so sudden that Wang Xian, who was standing by, was surprised. He thought to himself, "As expected, he is someone that the Locust God values. No wonder he was chosen as the one who caused the robbery."

Originally he was worried that Huang Chao would never recover after this battle, but now it seems that his worries were unnecessary.

"Master Wang, what should we do next?"

At this moment, the domineering aura on Huang Chao's body has disappeared, replaced by a hidden aura that is ready to go.

This aura is even more terrifying, making people feel that the yellow tide at this moment is more like a volcano accumulating power, and no one can guarantee how terrible its next eruption will be.

"You can't go to Ruzhou. Your real enemy is not the people in Wancheng, but the governor of Ruzhou. If I'm right, this person is the one who was robbed, so your defeat this time is because of him."

"The one who is destined to be robbed? How could he appear so quickly? Isn't it said that the one who is destined to be robbed will only appear after the dynasty is destroyed?"

Huang Chao looked at Wang Xian with some surprise.

According to his idea, only when the dynasty is destroyed and the world is in chaos will the people who are destined to be robbed appear.

But the situation now is completely different from what he imagined.

"This one……"

Wang Xian was also very depressed. They believed that it was destiny that brought disaster upon themselves through their practice of Taoism. How could the person who was to be afflicted suddenly appear before the disaster even started?
This is like playing a game. Before the player has even upgraded, the World Boss rushes directly into the Novice Village.

But they couldn't think of the answer now, and it would be useless even if they did. They might as well think about what to do next.

"Since Ruzhou is blocked, we will temporarily cross the river and head south to meet up with Wang Zhong and his men. Then we will attack Raozhou and Xinzhou first, and then head north to Chang'an!"

"Well, okay, then let's cross the river and head south first!"

Huang Chao himself was also a scholar, and he knew that the Jiangnan region was the richest place, and that once in Jiangnan the size of Huang Zai's army could be rapidly expanded.

He stepped out of the carriage, turned his head and glanced in the direction of Ruzhou, snorted coldly: "Today's revenge will be repaid tenfold tomorrow..."

……

The words are divided into two parts, each expressing one branch.

Early this morning, festive sounds were heard on the main road of Ruzhou City.

Many people leaned their heads out to look, and saw a team lined up in a long dragon in the distance, marching forward along the street with music and dance, and from time to time scattering copper coins and candies along the way, creating a festive atmosphere.

"Whose house is this?"

The people had not seen such a festive scene for a long time, and they couldn't help but ask questions.

After careful inquiry, I found out that it was the Shen family.

The Shen family is not a big family, but the Shen family escort agency has been doing very well in recent years, and people in the underworld are willing to give face to the Shen family.

During this flood, the Shen family relied on their high walls and numerous bodyguards to survive, and were the family in Wancheng that suffered the least damage.

"It looks like the Shen family is heading for the Gao family."

"Oh, I heard that the girl from the Gao family is very beautiful, but she was born with an eye disease. I heard that she has been arranged to marry several times, but none of them worked out. It seems that the Shen family is planning to marry into the Gao family."

"I had the honor of meeting that girl once. She was really pretty. What a pity."

Gao Lan's affairs were no secret in Wancheng. After all, she was blind. Any family with some financial resources would be willing to marry such a girl.

As for ordinary families, it’s not that the Gao family looks down on them, but they can’t afford to marry them.

If you marry a blind woman, who will take care of your children, cook for you and do your laundry? At that time, a man will have to be both a father and a mother. How can you live like that?

Therefore, the eldest daughter of the Gao family is in an awkward situation where the rich do not like her, but the poor cannot afford to marry her.

Now that the Shen family is actually willing to do so, it is obvious that there are many benefits behind this.

"Are you sure it's okay?"

On the rooftop not far away, Xiao Ran and Gao Yuting were looking at the team below. Gao Yuting turned around and looked at Xiao Ran.

"It's not a big deal. I'll take care of everything."

Xiao Ran smiled and gave Gao Yuting a thumbs up, but he was actually feeling quite nervous.

My original plan was to get Lu Cheng to act quickly and intercept it in advance. But after I put on my pants and went to find Lu Cheng that night, Lu Cheng just nodded, as if he didn't take it to heart.

Xiao Ran originally wanted to have a good talk with him. You are the one who is looking forward to getting married, but why are you not in a hurry at all now that your wife is right in front of you? ?

Unexpectedly, Lu Cheng just smiled at Xiao Ran, and then quickly left the city with his men.

Xiao Ran was also confused by this.

"No, if you don't come to propose marriage, your crystal will be stolen. Why are you still running out to hunt in the wild?"

Xiao Ran had no idea what Lu Cheng was thinking, but he had already made preparations. If Lu Cheng did not show up in time, he would simply do it himself and kill Shen Xuanjun first.

Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Xiao Ran's eyes.

It takes about the time of an incense stick.

The team has arrived at the gate of Gao's house. Shen Xuanjun specially wore a festive red dress today.

He was going to get engaged, but with the smug look on his face, if you didn't know better, you would think he was going to pick up the bride.

The Gao family’s gate was also decorated with lights and colorful decorations.

Gao's father and others looked at the huge betrothal gift behind them with smiles on their faces, their mouths unable to close.

Of course, they are not short of money, but this is a great honor for the Gao family. Who would dare to say that their girls can't get married in the future?

The most important thing is that with the Shen family as their connection, the Gao family’s grain team will no longer be robbed by bandits, and their business will surely be taken to a higher level.

"Uncle, aunt, Shen Xuanjun is polite."

Shen Xuanjun jumped off his horse with an imposing appearance, which immediately attracted many onlookers to start commenting.

"He is indeed a rare talent, extraordinary."

Xiao Ran and Gao Yuting jumped down from the roof and walked to the gate.

Gao Yuting's face was as ugly as it could be. Looking at Shen Xuanjun's smug look, she wished she could kill him right now.

"Uncle, aunt, I came here today on the orders of my parents to propose marriage. These are my feelings, but they are definitely not all. I fell in love with Miss Gao at first sight and I will never regret it. I only hope that you, uncle and aunt, will accept my sincere heart for my sincerity."

Shen Xuanjun spoke very loudly, wishing that everyone on the street could hear him clearly.

Looking around, he naturally saw Gao Yuting standing behind the crowd. There was nothing he could do because her white hair was too conspicuous in the crowd.

When Gao Yuting saw Shen Xuanjun looking at her, she simply turned her head away.

"This guy, although his words sound nice, he clearly has ill intentions. When are you going to take action?" Gao Yuting turned to look at Xiao Ran, and it was obvious that she was getting anxious.

Xiao Ran frowned and looked at the painter, archer and tiger in the crowd.

They were wearing wide robes, but underneath the robes were the clothes of the Huang Zai Army.

As long as they attack, Shen Xuanjun will definitely not be able to resist alone. When the time comes, he will tear his clothes open and shout: "Heaven repairs equality!!"

People would only think that the remaining Huang Zai Army took the opportunity to cause chaos, and all the blame would be put on the Huang Zai Army.

Just when Xiao Ran was about to take action.

Suddenly his ears moved and he looked up to the other side of the street.

I heard the sound of horses galloping towards this side.

"Da da da……"

The sound of horse hooves stepping on the crisp stone slabs made a clear sound like firecrackers, which was hard not to attract everyone's attention.

Shen Xuanjun was just about to hand over the gift list at this time. According to the procedure, as long as the Gao family accepted the gift list, the matter would be settled.

But at this moment, hearing the hurried sound of horse hooves, he couldn't help but look sideways, with an unhappy look on his face.

The fast horse rushed to the gate of Gao's house in a moment, and a soldier wearing heavy armor jumped off the horse.

Even from a distance, everyone could smell the blood.

The man walked up to the threshold of Gao's house with big strides, exuding a murderous aura that made everyone feel short of breath.

The visitor bowed to Gao's father and said, "My general sent me here to give Miss Gao Lan a gift. Please come out and receive this gift in person."

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment when they heard this. Father Gao pretended to be brave enough to step forward and ask, "Sir, I don't know which general it is and what the gift is. It's inconvenient for me, so please tell me the gift and I can deliver it."

However, the other party ignored Father Gao and said with a stunned face: "Since my general wants to invite the young lady out, please trouble the young lady to come out."

Father Gao was helpless for a moment and looked at Shen Xuanjun.

But Shen Xuanjun's eyes were evasive. He naturally recognized the identity of this soldier. He was the Ruzhou army that defeated Huang Zai's army.

Then the general he was talking about was naturally the governor of Ruzhou, but he didn't understand why the governor of Ruzhou suddenly wanted to give Gao Lan a gift? ?
But Shen Xuanjun didn't dare to step forward rashly. This governor rarely showed up since he came to Wancheng, and only a few people could see him on weekdays. His father asked people to find connections several times to get a meeting with him, but it was not possible. How could he dare to offend him rashly?

"Go ahead and ask the eldest sister to come out. There will be something interesting to watch."

Xiao Ran smiled and pushed Gao Yuting. Seeing this, Gao Yuting's eyes lit up and she immediately walked in quickly.

Not long after, Gao Lan, dressed in a rosy dress, came out with the support of Gao Yuting.

When everyone looked, they found that except for their hair color, the two women looked exactly the same when standing together, both of them were beautiful.

Just a white hair and a blind eye made everyone feel both amazed and weird.

Upon seeing this, Shen Xuanjun stared at the two women with his eyes wide open, the heat in his eyes could hardly be concealed.

"The two Qiao sisters are locked up in Tongque during the deep spring..."

Just as Shen Xuanjun was absorbed in his thoughts, he heard Gao Yuting walk up to the soldier and say:

"My eldest sister has come out. What gift did your general send? Take it out quickly so I can have a look."

The warrior raised his head and saw Gao Lan, then immediately turned around and took a box from his horse.

He knelt in front of Gao Lan with the box in his hands and raised the box above his head.

"Miss, this is the first gift my general has given you."

After saying that, he opened the box.

Everyone looked forward.

Before everyone could see clearly, Mrs. Wang, who came over, screamed "Ah!!" and almost fainted.

Everyone then looked clearly and saw that there was nothing else in the box but a bloody human head.

When Shen Xuanjun saw the head, he was shocked and his face turned pale. He couldn't help but screamed, "Uncle Li!"

(End of this chapter)