noffsinger Chapter 360 The Miao Girl Appears, Snakes and Insects Retreat
Chapter 360 The Miao Girl Appears, Snakes and Insects Retreat
He looked in Li Meng's direction, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
As the saying goes: to catch a thief, first catch the king.
He only needs to kill the girl who is playing the flute first.
Then these poisonous insects will naturally be beyond her control and will disperse on their own.
But Li Meng seemed to be able to guess his thoughts.
Before Gao Kezi could take any action, Li Meng had already retreated to a safe area ahead of him.
But her flute playing continued.
She continued playing the flute as she retreated.
They always kept a considerable distance from Gao Kezi.
Her figure moved intermittently through the woods.
The rhythm played on the jade flute grew faster and faster.
This attracted even more poisonous insects from all directions.
The entire open space was submerged in the swarm of insects.
About fifteen minutes later, Li Meng's flute playing gradually slowed down, finally dissipating into a clear, lingering note in the forest.
She put away her jade flute, waved to Gao Kezi and the others who were surrounded by poisonous insects, and her clear voice carried a hint of cunning.
"Grandpa with the white beard, you all stay and play with these little ones! I'm off now, bye-bye!"
After saying that, she turned and leaped into the dense forest, her figure disappearing instantly.
Gao Kezi watched the direction she left, trembling with anger.
They have been constantly fighting each other since then.
This resulted in him having very little vital energy left in his body.
Dealing with these poisonous insects just now took up most of my energy.
Even if I wanted to pursue him now, I would be powerless to do so.
The surrounding poisonous insects were still attacking relentlessly.
The screams of Gu Xuanchao's warriors rose and fell in waves.
Some people even turned their horses around early, abandoned their companions, and ran away.
Another half hour passed, and the flute music was lost.
These poisonous insects gradually reverted to their original nature.
Some venomous insects began to bite each other, while others dragged the corpses of their companions into the bushes. Some venomous snakes coiled on trees, flicking their tongues and cautiously observing their surroundings.
If someone could understand insect language, they would probably hear some absurd conversations.
"Hey, your wife died? Serves her right, she always steals my prey!"
"Waaaaah, my brother was cleaved in two by that iron thing..."
"Hahaha, my stinky old woman is finally dead."
I can go find Xiaohong's shameless old days now!
Unfortunately, these subtle "insect whispers" are beyond the comprehension of humans.
As the last batch of poisonous insects disappeared deep into the forest.
The open space was littered with corpses and insect carcasses. The warriors of Gu Xuan Dynasty sat slumped on the ground, their faces filled with fear, their previous arrogance gone.
Gao Kezi stood in the open space, gazing in the direction Li Meng had left, his brow furrowed, muttering to himself, "How could the Miao people appear in the world..."
Gegentu stepped forward and asked, "Old Gao, should we... still pursue them?"
Gao Kezi sighed, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
"Pass down the order, and let the warriors of each city pursue them along the way."
But remember, you should only pursue them from a distance, and never engage them in combat.
"Yes."
Although Gegentu was somewhat puzzled, he dared not ask any further questions.
Gao Kezi added, "Also, spread the word that... the Miao people have appeared in the world."
"What?" Gegentu exclaimed in shock, "The Miao people have reappeared? This... how is this possible?"
Baliqiaobu chimed in from the side, "Old Gao must be referring to that little girl who was playing the flute earlier, right?"
Che Hele frowned: "Old Gao, isn't it rumored that the Miao people have sworn an oath never to step out of Miao territory?"
How could they let a little girl run out like that?
Gao Kezi nodded, then shook his head: "That girl is indeed a Miao person."
Her insect-controlling music and the exotic fragrance of the Miao region emanating from her were unmistakable. Only…
He paused, as if lost in memories.
“When I was a child, my grandfather told me a story.”
Everyone quieted down and listened to his story.
About a hundred years ago, the world was in chaos, and many countries were at war.
The Miao region, with its unique poisons and secret arts, has become the object of covetousness for various forces.
Several neighboring countries wanted to incorporate Miao territory into their territories and sent large armies to attack it.
Gao Kezi's voice carried a hint of remoteness.
"But the Miao people's various unexpected methods are indeed too powerful."
Not only are their poison techniques difficult to defend against, but their secret arts are also extremely strange and unpredictable.
Despite heavy casualties from various countries, none were able to set foot even a single step into Miao territory.
"In the end, all parties could no longer afford to drag it out and had no choice but to negotiate peace with the Miao people."
He continued, "The agreement stipulates that the descendants of the Miao people must not leave the Miao territory, and that no country may send troops to invade again."
To reassure both sides, the Miao people also deployed their best experts to lay down poisonous swamps at the entrances and exits of Miao territory.
The poisonous creatures in that swamp are even more potent than the swarm of insects from before; for outsiders to enter is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Similarly, the Miao people have established a tribal rule that, unless it is a matter of utmost importance, descendants must never step out of the swamp.
Chao Keda couldn't help but ask, "Old Gao, is this girl a member of the Miao ethnic group?"
Doesn't this mean... something terrible has happened in Miao territory?
Gao Kezi shook his head: "I can't say for sure either."
I've lived for eighty years, and I only met the Miao people once, thirty or forty years ago.
He was an old man who, it is said, risked venturing out of the swamp in search of a medicinal herb that only grows in the outside world, and returned home quickly afterward.
"It's quite unusual for a young girl like me to dare to make a move in the martial arts world today."
He looked at the bloodstains on the open ground, and then recalled the Empress and the children's martial arts skills, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes.
"Alright, do as I say. Send men to continue pursuing those people from the Ling Kingdom. Remember, only pursue, do not attack."
"Why?" Chao Keda couldn't help but retort, "Liu Lingzhen killed Serle and Naistai. I can't swallow this insult if I don't avenge her!"
"Liu Lingzhen is no longer alive."
Gao Kezi said coldly, "His internal organs were shattered by Chao Keda's double hammers, and he also took a blow from me. It's a miracle he's still alive. As for his sister..."
He recalled how the Empress had stubbornly fought against him, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"The brother and sister are indeed remarkable. They were hit by my palm and were able to fight me for so long."
He paused, then changed the subject: "However, compared to her, I care more about someone else."
The woman who saved her from me used the same style of martial arts as those children.
Do you know who that woman is?
Did she teach these children martial arts?
He looked at Baliqiaobu and asked again, "Did you guys see clearly just now what their formation and martial arts style were like? What school or sect did they belong to?"
Baliqiao shook his head: "This is the first time I've seen it either. The formation is indeed very ingenious."
The formation combines the internal energy of four minor realms.
It was actually able to block an attack from someone with the cultivation level of the Middle Yuan Realm.
Moreover, despite their relatively low level of martial arts skill, they gave the impression of being able to fight opponents far above their level.