He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

Leyou hesitated for a moment and said:

"Sixth Brother, Yulou, you don't need to bring so many of your men."

"Just bring a few people."

"The same goes for the other nine gates; my soldiers are enough."

Chen Yulou said with a bewildered expression:

"Brother Leyou, I have some truly skilled men under my command,"

Black-backed Old Six echoed:

"Yes, sir. My group of Northwestern swordsmen are capable of taking on ten men each; they won't be a burden."

Le You quietly watched the two of them, then took a deep drag of his cigarette and said:

"This is for your own good."

I once encountered a giant snake there that was about to transform into a dragon.

Submachine guns and grenades were useless, let alone the knives in your hands,”

These words shocked everyone.

"What? How is that possible?"

"Hmph, just like how ordinary people wouldn't know about zombies in tombs, while you all take it for granted. What's impossible about that?"

Le You snorted coldly, and everyone fell silent.

"That's settled then. Send people to the country of Elao to gather information and ask the local people."

Let's set off now.

"it is good,"

After giving instructions to their subordinates, the group followed Chen Si's special operations battalion and headed towards the country of Elao.

蓉城

"Sister Xian, how are you? Are you alright?"

Huang Ying looked at Jing Xian, who was vomiting violently, and asked with concern,

"It's nothing, I just feel nauseous."

Jingxian touched her protruding belly and said affectionately.

"Baby, be good, okay?"

"Hmph, my brother is really something, so much time has passed since the New Year and he hasn't sent a single letter. Could he be out there..."

Huang Ying said angrily, throwing the rolling pin on the ground.

"Snapped"

Jingxian hit the back of his head with a large nose ring.

"How can you talk like that? He must be dealing with military matters right now, otherwise why wouldn't he have a letter home? Don't say that again."

Huang Ying picked up the rolling pin at her feet, looking aggrieved, and said:

"All you do is bully me! Mulan isn't coming back either. I'm practically your servant now! You wretched Leopard Qiang, better not let me find you again!"

Jingxian found it amusing to watch Huang Ying waving a rolling pin as she walked.

Slowly raising her head to look at the courtyard gate, she said softly:

Brother, are you doing alright out there?

"Our baby will be born in about two months, please stay safe and healthy."

……

After a month of marching, the weather gradually warmed up.

During this time, Le You sent a telegram to his superiors, reporting the failure of the secret order. He quickly received a reply, instructing him to remain in place until the special envoy arrived, and then immediately return to the military academy.

Leyou immediately smashed the oil lamp hanging nearby with a punch, and coldly spoke to the communications soldier,

Send me another urgent report.

"Several thieves have been apprehended, and it has been learned that an ancient kingdom's treasure lies in Yunnan, containing countless gold and silver treasures. We hope you will atone for your crimes through meritorious service."

Looking at the telegram that had been sent, Leyou silently smoked a cigarette, waiting for a reply.

"Tap tap tap tap tap"

A moment later, Leyou took the telegram written by the messenger and began to read it.

"Yes. Troops stationed in the surrounding area can be conscripted. If the number is excessive, one can be promoted to general. I hope you will strive for this."

"Humph"

Leyou crumpled the telegram into a ball and tossed it to the messenger.

"Brother Leyou, the brothers who went out have returned."

At that moment, Chen Yulou's voice came from the tent.

Leyou also hurriedly went out.

Looking at the crowd outside, Leyou hurriedly asked:

"Well, tell me quickly."

Chen Yulou paused and then said:

"This country is very ancient, dating back to the Warring States period. It has a large border, sharing borders with countries like the Elephant Kingdom and Myanmar."

Composed of an alliance of 78 tribes, known as the Dragon Kingdom, this is likely a legend. Its founding emperor was the tenth son of a dragon, who supposedly licked his back. It wasn't until the Eastern Han Dynasty that its culture entered Chinese society.

Emperor Ming established a prefecture here, but the country disappeared not long afterward.

"We inquired with the local people, and some claimed to be descendants of this ancient kingdom. The mountain range we are heading to is located in the center of this ancient kingdom."

Many people who went in never saw them again. They often heard roars coming from the mountains at night, like war songs, for about an hour at night.

The tomb of the King of Dian, which we are going to visit, is also from that period, but it wasn't as large as this ancient kingdom. It's related to Emperor Wu of Han, and it involves the Muchen Pearl that Partridge Whistle needs.

"What?! Are you serious?!"

Upon hearing this, Partridge Whistle rushed over, grabbed Chen Yulou's clothes, and shouted excitedly,

"Wasn't it supposed to be in Blackwater City? Thank goodness we didn't go."

Looking at Partridge Whistle, who was in tears, Chen Yulou said helplessly:

"Don't rush, this is just information we've gathered. We'll only know the specifics after we get there,"

"Brother Leyou, according to the people, the mountains inside Ailao are like man-eating mountains, and there are many jackals and tigers on the outskirts. They themselves dare not enter. Some old people also say that a remnant of Wu Sangui's troops went in and never came out again."

Leyou nodded and said:

"With so many of us and heavy weapons, we should be cautious."

Go and prepare mosquito and insect repellent powder; we'll be leaving tomorrow.

……

Half a month later, the more than 3000 people finally arrived at Mount Elao. Looking at the endless mountain range shrouded in thick fog, Leyou couldn't help but think of the dragon-like creature.

"My God, these endless mountain ranges are terrifying!"

Master Chen was seen pacing back and forth.

Hu Guohua took out a compass and began calculating with his fingers.

Even Qi Tiezui knelt on the ground, shaking the copper plate.

"what"

Hu Guohua suddenly shouted, and everyone rushed over.

All that could be seen was the cracked compass.

Iron Mouth picked up the coin that had been split in two and shouted:

"Ominous! This place is extremely ominous. Look, this is a place where nine out of ten will die, and even this one will only survive a third of the way."

Master Liaochen also came over and said:

"Since we can't find a specific entrance, we can only choose any path to get up the mountain."

Leyou looked at Hu Guohua and said:

"Old sir, you possess extraordinary skills; may I ask how?"

Hu Guohua said with a solemn expression:

"The feng shui is chaotic, this is an extremely inauspicious place, a place where yin energy gathers, and this mountain also gathers the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. It's strange, one link after another, it's already reached the top of the food chain, which means there must be five ferocious people or animals inside."

"There's another poison. Look at the miasma in the mountains. I wonder if you're feeling a little dizzy now?"

"You know what, I actually feel a bit dizzy and nauseous."

Iron Mouth slumped to the ground and slowly said,

Hua Ling, who was behind Partridge Whistle, stepped out, took a black pill from her pocket, stuffed it into Iron Beak's mouth, and slapped it hard on her back with her right hand.

The pill was swallowed directly.

"What are you doing"

"Hmph, the dignified Ninth Master of the Nine Gates, doesn't he carry antidote pills with him when he goes out?"

Qi Tiezui nodded, walked behind Zhang Qishan, said thank you, and then fell silent.

Leyou took out his binoculars and looked at the endless mountain range in front of him, saying:

"Nine people from the nine gates, four people from the four factions, and seven of the strongest members of the group, those with flourishing fires, will enter the mountain with me. The rest of you, retreat one mile."

"Jiang You, divide your troops to guard the area. No one is allowed to enter. Anyone who tries to force their way in will be killed without mercy."

After speaking, he hesitated for a moment and then said:

"Bring me my broadsword."

"Bring over 3 more rocket launchers, 3 grenade launchers, 3 flamethrowers, 3 light machine guns, 21 submachine guns, and 40 hand grenades. Prepare water bottles and rations for our 21 men for 7 days."

"Yes, sir"

Upon receiving the order, Jiang You turned and ran away.

……