Chapter 333 Welcome to my world

Chapter 333 Welcome to my world

Chapter 333 Welcome to my world
The first one was burned to death... burned to death... Ma Yan was stunned.

At this moment, he stood in the chaotic courtyard, looking at the burning house in front of him.

In the dark night, the firelight illuminated a small patch of sky, covering his entire body in a layer of light gold.

"How could this be... Once a person dies, shouldn't the enchantment disappear?" Ma Dugong murmured. His past experience and understanding of the imperial teacher were shaken by the reality before him.

He had told Zhao Duan about this experience in the restaurant during the day.

But at this moment, experience... fails!

So……

Has the bewitching power that was attached to Zhao Duan really been completely eliminated?

He suddenly felt a little uncertain.

"Superintendent? Superintendent?" Haitang's urgent voice brought him back to his senses: "You came here suddenly. Did something happen to the other team?"

The female detective who is good at investigating cases has a unique sixth sense for women.

Ma Yan did not hide anything and immediately told the story of Kong Hanlin's death. The faces of the Jinyi guards present all changed.

Ma Yan took a deep breath, knowing that as the governor, he must not panic at this time and must stabilize the morale of the troops.

He glanced at everyone, his thin and cold face looked particularly three-dimensional under the light of the fire:
"However, this also successfully verified the scope of the demon's ability. Without revealing his true form, he can use puppets to bewitch mortals and completely influence them to commit suicide. But for a cultivator at the level of the Qianniu Guards' deputy general, he can only have a limited influence."

The greatest instinct of human beings is to survive.

The Imperial Master's murderous intent towards these three people tonight must have been strong enough, but he couldn't directly order his deputy to commit suicide.

He could only take a roundabout approach, making the deputy general go crazy and kill people indiscriminately, and then try to use the Jinyi captains hiding nearby to kill the crazy deputy general on the spot.

This result proves that the deputy general was not affected enough.

——At least, it is far from being able to suppress the instinct for survival.

The strategy that Ma Yan decided on tonight also kills two birds with one stone.

If the national master is reluctant to destroy the puppet all at once and chooses to "recycle" it, then you can follow and track it.

If there is no plan to "recover" them at all, the degree to which the three people were bewitched can be used to test the ability of the national teacher and provide experience support for subsequent capture or defense.

Of course, this latter intention can only be kept in one's heart and cannot be made public.

Ma Yan, nicknamed "King Yama", has never been a good person. As the person in charge of a violent organization, he would not really care about the lives of a few outsiders.

"Fortunately... In this case, even if Zhao Duan's bewitching behavior during the day has not been cleared, the impact will be limited." Ma Yan comforted himself.

Haitang also calmed down and analyzed:
"Both of them have had problems. It seems that the demon Taoist couldn't wait any longer and chose to attack multiple people at the same time tonight. I'm afraid that Priest Zhao of Dan Dao will not be able to escape either. However, with the strength of that priest, his resistance must be much stronger than the first two."

Ma Yan nodded, but was still about to go and take a look, but suddenly he heard the sound of horse hooves outside.

Soon, a lieutenant in brocade uniform from Lihua Hall rushed in. He was also stunned when he saw the scene in the courtyard, and then saluted towards Ma Yan:
"Master, our Zhao Jisi has discovered a suspected hiding place for the demon. Please go and provide support!"

Ma Yan was startled, his eyes suddenly sharp: "What's going on?!"

The man in brocade clothes quickly and briefly explained Lihuatang's actions tonight. When he heard that Zhao Duan and his men had successively removed a row of spies in a few hours and almost explored the entire intelligence network.

Everyone present was stunned.

Haitang's eyes widened. The female detective who was determined to compete for the top position couldn't believe it:

"How come we didn't know? Why wasn't there any news before the operation?"

The messenger Jinyi thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "Maybe the lord is worried that the operation will be leaked."

Ma Yan was too lazy to talk nonsense. He lifted the man's collar with his big hand, turned his back to the burning fire, and raised his cloak:

"lead the way!"

……

……

Rumble...

The street was very quiet in the night, with only the moonlight shining down, and a carriage galloping along the cobblestone road.

Except for Hou Renmeng who was driving the car, everyone else was crowded in the carriage. The curtain was lifted, and everyone looked at the "Banfang Theater" in the dark with different expressions.

During this time, the theatre no longer accepts guests, but there are still occasional rehearsals.

Therefore, some lanterns are lit and hung high in the octagonal buildings with unique styles, which are particularly eye-catching in the night.

"Sir, shall we go in directly? Or should we wait for the governor and the others?" There was worry in Qian Kerou's dark eyes.

Zhao Duan smiled and teased, "Are you scared?"

Qian Kerou shook her head, then nodded.

The secretary was one of the less troublesome people in Lihua Hall. She was worried:
"According to the rules of the government, our actions tonight should have been reported. Even if you are afraid of leaking the news, you should at least inform the governor first...

If there is only a Shenzhang actor inside, it is not bad, we can catch him, but if the demon is also there, or even... who can say for sure, how many people are there?"

As she said this, she glanced at Yunxi, who had turned evil, at the innermost part of the carriage, showing her clear distrust.

The meaning is obvious:

Who knows whether what this female traitor said is true or false? If she is deliberately lying, then it will be troublesome.

Shen Juan and Zheng Laojiu also nodded in agreement. They were not afraid of fighting, but they were worried that something might go wrong if they rashly went there.

At the same time, he also felt that his master's actions tonight were a bit rash. If Gongshu Tianyuan had acted together before, and the five disciples of Tianshi and Zhao Duan had worked together, the high-end combat power would have been sufficient.

However, although this rash division of the troops into two routes can indeed avoid empty attacks and save more time, it undoubtedly increases the risk.

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war. I know you are worried, but we don't know when the governor will arrive. We have arrested so many people in one go, I am afraid we have alerted the enemy...Okay, I know what to do. Park the car in the alley outside the theater. I will lead the way myself. If the situation is not right, evacuate immediately. This is the capital, the other party dare not really make a big fuss."

Zhao Duan said, without giving others room for rebuttal, and made the final decision.

Everyone had no choice but to nod, and Hou Renmeng parked the carriage behind the theater, close to the courtyard where the actors lived.

"I know that Wu Ling. He is quite famous. Actors of this fame all live in the private courtyard on the west side. Sir, we can..." Shen Juan said, and suddenly realized something was wrong.

He turned his head and looked back, and was stunned to see that Zhao Duan, who was originally awake, had closed his eyes at some point.

His head drooped on his chest, he made soft snoring sounds, and actually fell into a deep sleep!
"My Lord! Wake up! Wake up!" Qian Kerou was depressed, her face changed, and she said in panic:
"Something's wrong! That's right, that demon has a magic trick to invade dreams, right?"

Everyone was shocked and understood what she meant.

Zhao Duan suddenly fell asleep. Combined with the intelligence, it was very likely that the demon was indeed nearby and had noticed their arrival in advance.

Therefore, he used the method of devouring dreams and forcibly dragged Zhao Duan into the dream.

"What should I do?" Qian Kerou panicked.

They are all warriors and have no experience in dealing with magic.

Zheng Laojiu suddenly reminded:
"When Devouring Dreams casts a spell, the demon must have to concentrate on dealing with you, so he must be too busy to attack. As long as we find the demon's true form, we can interrupt his magic!"

"What are you waiting for?!"

Hou Renmeng, who was driving the car, was a man of quick temper. He drew out his sharp knife and rushed into the theater like an arrow from a bow, stepping on the high wall in a few steps.

Shen Juan was still hesitating, but seeing this, he gritted his teeth, drew his sword and chased after him.

"Ke Rou, you stay and protect the master!" Zheng Laojiu raised his hand and stopped the female warrior who was about to rush out. He gave her a look, indicating that she must stay. After all, there were still two rebellious female prisoners in the carriage!

After saying that, Old Jinyi moved like a rabbit, drew his sword and rushed into the yard, but was surprised to see that two people were standing in the courtyard, side by side and looking forward vigilantly: "Be careful!" Zheng Laojiu looked up, his pupils narrowed, and saw a young actor in colorful costumes slowly stepping out of the darkness.

Wu Ling had a blank expression on her face, and her costume fluttered in the wind as she walked out of the darkness.

There were command flags inserted behind his neck, and two long peacock feathers hung from the back of the crown decorated with beads on his head!
Holding a two-meter-long spear in his right hand, he blocked the three people, and spoke stiffly with his face covered with a paint mask:
"He who comes is stopped!"

……

……

Zhao Duan was in a daze, his consciousness suddenly dissipated like smoke, difficult to gather, and in his confusion he only vaguely remembered something.

When I arrived outside the Bafang Theater and was about to get off the car, I was attacked by a strong and fierce sleepiness.

When he "opened his eyes" again, he found himself on a busy modern street.

To be precise, it is the entrance of the subway station.

The time is night.

The city is shrouded in a sea of ​​night and lights.

The season seems to be midwinter.

He was no longer wearing an ancient robe, but a white printed mid-length down jacket.

Well, if I remember correctly, it was on the day when he got his salary after the beginning of winter. He carefully selected and placed an order on a certain Xixi. There was nothing he could do about it. He has a sense of frugality in his bones...

In front of us is the CBD area with brilliant lights. On both sides of the spacious pedestrian street are shopping malls connected together, and the glass curtain walls are trying their best to exaggerate the light pollution.

In the most eye-catching place in front, there is a huge billboard hanging. On the other side, in the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window on the second floor of the shopping mall, is the official store of Guozi.

Perhaps because of the sufficient heating, there were a lot of customers inside. Looking up from the outside, you could clearly see the girls inside using the glass as a mirror to check their makeup.

"Is this... entering a dream?"

Zhao Duan was in a trance for a moment, and his expression became strange.

This kind of dream, which seemed like traveling through time and space, was obviously unusual. If nothing unexpected happened, it was the work of the evil Taoist priest.

At the small court meeting, he learned that the demon devoured dreams and would drag the target into the deepest dream of his memory.

Zhao Duan was very curious at the time and wanted to know what was the memory that left the deepest impression in his heart.

"It is indeed this familiar world."

Zhao Duan smiled, showing no surprise.

Even though he had been in Dayu for half a year, the dreams he had most often at night, other than when he was practicing, were still of modern cities.

Zhao Duan once heard a sentence in his previous life, but he couldn’t remember the details.

The general idea is that when you are in your own country, you feel that this and that are not good, but when you go abroad, any small encounter with your hometown will make you burst into tears.

He didn't quite understand at the time, or rather, he couldn't empathize with her.

But after arriving in Dayu, he had a real understanding of hometown? If one can return after going abroad, then this separation across two worlds, across life and death, is the real eternal farewell.

He once thought that he would never have the chance to "go back", but unexpectedly, at this moment, under the control of the magic of the demon, he unexpectedly got the experience of limited-time return.

Even if... it's just a dream.

but……

It was also a very real dream.

"Please make way." A stranger's voice came from behind him. Zhao Duan then hurriedly apologized and made way, no longer blocking the subway entrance.

Instead, he walked into the bustling crowd, subconsciously avoiding the street vendors who were selling flowers and small gifts to young couples. Zhao Duan put his hand into his down jacket and suddenly felt something hard.

He was stunned for a moment, took out the phone from his pocket, his face became very interesting, and he muttered:

"It's so real... Such a huge amount of memory, are you sure you can handle it..."

Blinking, he suddenly slapped his head, walked through the crowd and delved into his memory, to a nearby snack street decorated in ancient style.

Scan the code and pay.

After a while, Zhao Duan came out with several snacks. He even took the time to draw a lottery ticket from the lottery machine, but he didn't win!

"Just think of it as charity." Zhao Duan walked on the pedestrian street in winter, eating a box of takoyaki with a toothpick, feeling the real changes on his taste buds. He even hoped that the demon could last a little longer.

There were some light snowflakes falling from the sky.

Zhao Duan mixed in the bustling crowd, following the sound of music, walking towards a temporary music performance venue outdoors. He looked around but could not find any trace of the demon.

"Where is the dream-devouring world you promised me? Where did the people go..."

……

At the other end of the CBD area, on the street opposite to Zhao Duan.

The State Master Guhuo stood blankly on the snow.

He was still wearing the black and white checkered robe and had his hair in a Taoist bun. Even the peach wood sword on his back was the same as in real life.

However, that slightly three-dimensional face no longer had the calmness and composure of the past, and even the evil spirit that usually appeared at the corner of his mouth had completely disappeared.

The old Taoist priest entered this dream a quarter of an hour ago.

However, everything he saw next was completely beyond his expectations.

He first appeared on a long street with a dark and flat ground and white lines drawn on it. On both sides of the street stood huge "candlesticks". They had no flames but released strong and dazzling light.

Then, the Taoist priest heard a shrill roar and was nearly hit by a speeding car. He dodged hastily and attracted the driver's Zuan greeting.

The old Taoist felt dizzy for a moment and was finally pulled out by a traffic policeman who was dressed strangely and wearing a yellow vest.

I was dazed and stumbled for a long time like an ant in this strange complex of buildings that towered into the sky. All I saw in front of me were men and women wrapped in down jackets.

When he followed the strange and restless music and arrived at the center of the shopping street, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and saw an incredible scene.

I saw an outdoor stage in front of me, surrounded by countless men and women who were recording videos with their mobile phones.

Surrounded by lights and sounds, on a cold winter day, on the stage there was a row of women in scantily clad clothes and smoky makeup twisting their waists.

"Dangdang..." Master Dayu took two steps back in panic and bumped into a young man.

The latter looked at him dressed as a Taoist priest with a strange look, and kindly pointed in a direction: "The coser is over there..."

Then he left with his girlfriend, muttering, "This old man is quite fashionable..."

Master Dayu frowned and looked in the direction the young man pointed. He saw a long line of cosplayers walking home from get off work walking out of the mall gate.

They have colorful hair, some carry big swords, some wear plush wings, and they talk and laugh as if no one is around.

Seeing the old Taoist priest, he could not help but look at him curiously, saying, "This dress must be very expensive..."

What the hell is this place... The face of the Great Yu State Master changed, and he put his hands together. The peach wood sword behind him flew out and slashed at the opponent:

"Hey! Witch, look at the sword!"

……

Cavan
(End of this chapter)