Wu Sheng: I can adapt to evolution

Chapter 72: Ghostly Stars Cover the Moon, Celestial Phenomena Change (Part )

"We shouldn't know each other."

"Maybe I'm overthinking it. It's okay. You don't have to worry about it."

Lu Mengzhi shook his head, but his reaction made Lu Ming feel weird. The Riddler was really annoying.

When I leave the military camp, the first thing I will do is to read your mind.

With Lu Ming's current telekinesis, he is capable of forcibly reading a person's memory, but the fate of those whose memories are read by him will not be good.

Even if he doesn't die, he will suffer from dementia.

"By the way, I came to see you because I want to ask you for help with something."

Lu Mengzhi didn't say much about this matter and changed the subject.

"I am only temporarily serving as the captain of the vanguard camp. I am here this time just to cooperate with the Marquis' Mansion and the Armed Forces to destroy the Huitian Palace and wipe out the Huitian Cult."

"I came to you because I hope you can protect me when I control my magic weapon."

Lu Mengzhi spoke slowly.

She had heard of Lu Ming's battle record, how he had defeated a fifth-level martial arts divine weapon host without even refining the weapon. Shan Wuji was quite powerful, on par with herself. Even if Lu Ming's strength was exaggerated due to rumors, it shouldn't be much worse.

"It is my duty to share your worries, Lord Commander. Please rest assured, as long as I am still alive, I will definitely keep you safe."

When Lu Ming heard this, he patted his chest and expressed his loyalty.

Whether it can actually be done is another matter, but the words spoken must sound nice.

"Okay, if this battle is successful, I will step down from my position as captain and recommend you to be the captain, in charge of a battalion."

A commander of a region is already a seventh-rank official position, which is enough for many people to climb for a lifetime.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir!"

Lu Ming cupped his hands, showing some excitement.

……

"A noble lady from a marquisate, yet she is so dedicated to wiping out the Huitian Cult."

"If there's nothing fishy going on here, I'd never believe it, even if you kill me."

After Lu Mengzhi left, the bright smile on Lu Ming's face faded.

However, he had no interest in the calculations behind this. If there were any benefits in the process of eradicating the Huitian Sect, he would definitely grab them. If this benefit conflicted with Lu Mengzhi's interests, then I'm sorry, even the noble lady of the Marquis' Mansion would have to give way to me.

"There's a dark hole ahead. That must be the thief's lair. Let me rush over and kill him completely!"

Lu Ming hummed a little tune, shaking his head, not taking Lu Mengzhi's words to heart at all.

The days in summer always seem long. It is only in the evening that the air begins to feel a little cooler.

Everyone dragged their tired bodies to take off their sweat-soaked armor. The kitchen sent dinner early, and just as Lu Mengzhi had promised, although the training had been increased, they also had an extra meal of meat every day.

Not only is there a big bucket of pork soup, but there are also greasy slices of fat meat, which looks very appetizing.

Everyone was very hungry, so they picked up their bowls and started to eat. No one was in the mood to communicate, but the sound of eating could be heard continuously.

Lu Ming had no interest in these crude foods. He just leaned against a wooden fence and enjoyed the slightly cool evening breeze.

Although the sunset in the distance has not yet completely set, a dim moon has already risen in the east.

The moon at this moment looked like a translucent illusion, looming among the clouds. "This moon...why does it seem red?"

Lu Ming was holding a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth. The moon, which was translucent at first, was now faintly covered with a layer of red.

At first I thought it was an illusion, but as time went by, the moon became redder and redder, and there was even a circle of red light spreading outward, like a burning fireball, or like blood spreading in the water.

Lu Ming opened his mouth slightly. It was such a pity that he couldn't take a picture of such a magical scene with his mobile phone.

"The ghost star is covering the moon. The celestial phenomena have finally changed. It seems that finding the Heavenly Palace will only take a few days."

When the moon turned red, Lu Mengzhi rushed out of the tent immediately. She looked at the red moon in the sky, and a burning look flashed in her eyes.

"Pass the order down and have all the captains come to the main tent to discuss the matter."

She quickly put on her armor and asked her personal guards to pass on the order to Lu Ming and others.

Lu Ming thought he could take a break after dark, but he didn't expect Lu Mengzhi to send a military order. He didn't know what trouble would happen.

"puff."

He spat out the dogtail grass in his mouth, straightened his clothes and armor, and walked towards the captain's tent.

Lu Ming was the last to arrive. By the time he entered the tent, the others had already sat down.

"Everyone, I'm sure you've also seen the moon turn red."

Lu Mengzhi didn't chat with everyone and went straight to the point.

Everyone nodded. They had heard of celestial phenomena like the moon turning red in some legends, which were usually related to disasters, but they had never seen it with their own eyes in their lifetime.

"This astronomical phenomenon is called the Ghost Star Obscuring the Moon. According to astronomical officials, every forty-nine years, a star called 'Ghost Star' appears. Its shadow obscures the moon, turning it a blood-red color."

"It is said that during this astrological period, many people's mental states will be affected, and they will become irritable and unstable."

Lu Mengzhi knew much more than everyone else, so he spoke directly.

Everyone nodded, but they didn't know why the captain suddenly mentioned this. At worst, everyone could stop training for a few days and recuperate in the tent to avoid conflicts and camp quarrels.

"During the period when the Ghostly Star obscures the Moon, many evil people will use this astrological phenomenon to perform rituals, attempting to gain the power of a breakthrough from the stars."

"The Huitian Cult has always attempted to develop the human bloodline with the help of external objects. Their headquarters, the Huitian Palace, will certainly not give up this opportunity to seize the [Ghost Yaoyue Power]."

"As long as they hold the ceremony, the location of Huitian Palace will be revealed. That will be the best opportunity for us to wipe out the Huitian Cult."

Lu Mengzhi spoke calmly.

She has been waiting for this day for a long time, and her foundation has been consolidated very firmly. As long as she wipes out the Huitian Palace and obtains the [Dengmo Relics], not only will her true energy be generated immediately, but she will also have great hope of opening the Heavenly Gate and achieving [External Scenery] in the future.

"For the next few days, please stay in your armor at all times. If anything happens, we will immediately mobilize."

She is determined to wipe out Huitian Palace.

"Yes."

The captains looked serious. They saw Lu Mengzhi's determination and did not dare to slack off.

"This damn Ghost Yao Zha Yue can develop the human blood vessels. I wonder if it will have any effect on my body."

Lu Ming touched his chin, and was very interested in this sudden appearance of Ghostly Light covering the Moon.

(End of this chapter)