Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 77 Iron Buddha Tu

A gust of night wind blew through the ruins of the inn, revealing it to be dilapidated and shabby. Add to that the numerous bodies lying scattered on the ground, and for a moment no one dared to approach.

Yun Yi suddenly looked up at the figure not far away and took the initiative to invite: "Come over and chat?"

Luo Tong didn't act pretentiously and walked directly into the ruins of the inn, vaguely forming a three-legged formation with Cui Wuming and Yun Yi. As soon as he saw Tie Hong, he immediately saluted and said, "General!"

Tie Hong shook his head and sighed, "Knowing it was useless, they still insisted on doing it, and ruined many brothers' lives in vain."

"If you follow him, you will die one day."

"The little emperor insisted on making me do this, I had no choice." Tie Hong looked depressed, sighed and said no more.

Cui Wuming sneered, "Luo Tong, you disobeyed the emperor's order, aren't you afraid that many people will die with you?"

Luo Tong stood straight, carrying the iron bow on his back. "It's not a pity for us to die, but the general must not be in danger. He must return to Crescent City alive!"

"As long as I'm here, nothing will happen to him. Even if something does happen, it might be a chance to help him clear his name."

"The general's life is closely related to the fate of the Great Xia nation. We cannot afford such risks."

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Yun Yi quickly interrupted and said, "Stop for a moment, I have something I want to ask."

Cui Wuming and Luo Tong both looked at Yun Yi.

"Has something happened in Crescent City?"

Cui Wuming nodded and explained, "Indeed, Crescent City has activated its protective formation, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. If you wish to force your way in or out, you must consider whether you have the strength to reach the Return to Void Realm."

Yun Yi added, "One of you wants to escort Tie Hong to Yueya City, and the other wants to rescue Tie Hong and take him to Yueya City. Aren't your goals exactly the same?"

Luo Tong said, "Cui Wuming's position is a mystery. If he wants to kill the general, he only needs to secretly send a message to the assassin on the road."

Cui Wuming raised his eyebrows. "What's my position? I belong to your Majesty in life and your Majesty's ghost in death. If your Majesty doesn't let me kill General Tie, I will definitely not do it."

Luo Tong obviously didn't believe it.

Unexpectedly, Tie Hong made the final decision at this time: "I'll listen to this young man. Luo Tong, you will also come with me."

"Yes, General!" Luo Tong quickly walked towards Tie Hong. After a careful inspection, he angrily said, "The Dragon Prison Chain is used on extremely vicious cultivators. How can it be used on a general of my Great Xia Dynasty?"

Cui Wuming spread his hands and said, "Why are you angry with me? I don't have the key."

"You... hateful!"

Cui Wuming ignored the furious Luo Tong and bowed to Yun Yi and Song Xinci. "I wonder what your plans are. If you are willing to help, I would be happy to assist you in your journey to Crescent City and in all matters after entering the city."

Yun Yi thought for a moment and analyzed, "But there are countless difficulties and dangers along the way. I'm afraid there are countless people who want Tie Hong's life."

Song Xinci didn't say anything. She held her cheek and looked up at the moon, wondering what she was thinking.

Yun Yi counted on his fingers and asked, "Who in the Great Xia Dynasty wants to kill Tie Hong?"

Cui Wuming was at a loss for words, but Luo Tong didn't care. He said, "Prince Duan and Prince Xian both want the tiger talisman in the general's hand, so they can control the three hundred iron pagodas."

"Who else outside the Great Xia Dynasty wants to kill Tie Hong?"

Cui Wuming could say, "It's naturally the assassins from the Great Yan Dynasty who heard the news and came here, as well as a few people from the Demon Sect who were commissioned to do so."

Yun Yi said, "You two should calculate how many enemies you have. Who would be willing to take this risk with you?"

Cui Wuming's face flushed, knowing his request was a bit excessive. Although Crescent City was now completely blocked, it was clear that the other party didn't have to go.

Yun Yi turned to look at Song Xinci, and the two exchanged glances. He didn't expect that his wife was planning to follow him for a while.

Song Xinci transmitted a message, "The King he's referring to is named Su Xin. He's a disciple of the Demonic Sect's Buried Sword Valley, so technically he's my junior fellow apprentice." Yun Yi blinked, "How come I've never heard of this before?"

Song Xinci: "Follow him, I want to see what Su Xin is planning."

Since the lady had spoken, Yun Yi cleared his throat and said to Cui Wuming, "You have to pay more."

Cui Wuming's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty will definitely give me another generous reward." Facing the children of the immortal family, he didn't dare to say anything about reward.

"Don't make these vague promises. Are there any benefits that are more realistic?"

No one expected that Tie Hong, who had been silent for a long time, would suddenly say, "Send me back to Crescent Moon City, and I will give you half of the Tiger Talisman that can control three hundred Iron Buddhas."

Cui Wuming and Luo Tong were extremely surprised after hearing this, "General, you can't do that!"

Tie Hong said, "Why not? It's a hot potato to me, but I can't use it because of the emperor's order."

Yun Yi asked curiously, "What exactly is the Iron Pagoda? Why can the Tiger Talisman be controlled?"

"Back then, when Great Xia and Great Yan fought at Luofengyuan, three hundred of our soldiers fought against thousands of the enemy for three full days and three nights. A high monk from Fusheng Temple passed by and saw the murderous spirits of the three hundred men, which were difficult to dispel. To prevent them from bringing disaster to the world, he sacrificed their souls and refined them into the 'Iron Pagoda'."

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be impossible to be reborn, making it even more pitiful?"

"No, Luofengyuan was the site of years of war between Daxia and Dayan. Millions of bones are buried there, and it has long been a gathering place of yin energy. The three hundred heroic spirits were also affected by this yin energy, unable to be liberated and unable to enter the underworld. Therefore, the monk's action is the best option."

After hearing this, Luo Tong pounded his chest hard. Cui Wuming gave him a look as if he was a fool, but said nothing.

Tie Hong continued, "These three hundred Iron Pagodas are usually stored in the Tiger Talisman and can be summoned by consuming spiritual energy. They are all at the Spiritual Transformation Realm. I have been able to defend Crescent Moon City for many years because of their strength."

Three hundred gods are indeed an extremely terrifying force in the secular dynasty.

Cui Wuming was worried that Yun Yi didn't know the benefits of this item, so he added, "Moreover, the tiger talisman itself contains secrets related to the monk's cultivation. Many cultivators have coveted it and wanted to snatch it away."

Yun Yi became somewhat interested: "You just said you would only give me half a tiger talisman?"

"The other half is in Ye Ling's hands. The tiger talisman needs to be combined into one before it can be used."

"Ye Ling, the Crescent City Lord?"

"Exactly."

Yun Yi asked again, "What will you do if you give me the Iron Pagoda?"

Tie Hong sighed, "I've guarded the city gate for thirty years, and all I get in return is this set of Dragon Prison Locks. I'm tired."

Luo Tong stared at Cui Wuming, as if to say, it's all your fault.

Cui Wuming turned a blind eye and sighed, "Your Majesty also has his own difficulties."

Tie Hong seemed to admire Yun Yi very much and said, "Let's make it clear in advance. Crescent City is probably in chaos right now, and there are countless dangers hidden within it."

Yun Yi was nonchalant: "It's okay. If things get bad, just run away. I'm alone. Unlike you, I won't be dragged down by the interests of my country."

Everyone's expression darkened after hearing this, except Tie Hong, who was smiling: "That's why I want to hand over the Iron Buddha to you. They have sacrificed too much, and it's time for them to rest in peace."

At this moment, Song Xinci suddenly said, "Weren't you planning to go to the capital to take the imperial examination and contribute to the Great Xia Dynasty?"

The boomerang finally flew back.

Yun Yi said helplessly: "Don't destroy my stage."

Tie Hong laughed heartily: "So you are a scholar with great ambitions. Well, if you can collect the tiger talisman, I will tell you the great secret hidden within it!"

(End of this chapter)