Endless route

Chapter 302 73. The truth about ghost dreams (Part 1)

Deep in the heavenly palace, the sea of ​​clouds is hazy, there are palaces in the mountains hidden in the mist, there are spiritual beasts hidden in the grass and trees in the forest, the bright moonlight shines into the steep green mountains, and the cries of fairy birds and monsters are long and melodious.

antique.

Full of fairy charm.

Song Wan and others did not know that the valley in front of them was the Immortal Valley, a dangerous place where gods and ghosts are buried. Countless evil objects from Tiangong since ancient times are buried there. It is Tiangong’s exclusive ‘trash can’.

Not to mention that some time ago, Zheng Yun had just thrown a few bloody corpses into the Immortal Burial Valley. This place was a real place for throwing corpses, and it could not be said to be a geomantic treasure.

They don't know anything.

But they think the scenery here is better than those they have been to before. Many tourist areas that feature ancient buildings are much more beautiful, just like the ancient sects in fairy tale TV series.

The biggest difference is that, at first glance, there are people living and taking care of it all year round. This can be reflected in many details. It is more humane than the closed ancient buildings in the museum.

"Don't ask too much, don't think too much. Rest here and see if the influence of ghost dreams will weaken. Don't go out and talk nonsense when you return to the camp."

Zheng Yun looked at the expressions of Huzi, Song Wan and others, reached out and patted Huzi on the shoulder, and gave Huzi a special warning.

The reason why Hu Zi was singled out was because although Song Wan and Xiao Hu were surprised, their expressions were still calm. They were just a little surprised, but overall it was expected.

But Huzi is completely different.

He opened his mouth wide as if he wanted to eat someone, his eyes were as wide as bells, and his whole body was shaking. Those who didn't know thought he was about to die suddenly due to a ghost dream.

"I promise not to talk nonsense."

Huzi immediately patted his chest and promised.

"It sounds like you have the ability to talk nonsense." Xiao Hu looked at Hu Zi and couldn't help but complain.

Although no one pointed it out from the beginning to the end, they had known for a long time that they had been converted into Yin soldiers by Hades Pavilion and became Zheng Yun's subordinates after he obtained the Ghost Seal.

As long as Zheng Yun gives the order.

They are simply incapable of talking nonsense.

"I feel a little better. Monsters no longer suddenly appear in front of me, but my heartbeat is still very fast."

Song Wan pinched her wrist and said.

"Let me take a look." Zheng Yun took Song Wan's wrist and counted ten seconds carefully. Her heart rate was still above 200.

It seems that there is still no relief.

There is still some effect, at least they no longer have hallucinations, but they have just come out of the ancient city of Nanze. Even if it has an effect, it will take time, so they should continue to observe and observe.

"Go get some sets of clothes." Zheng Yun took out a walkie-talkie and ordered the little Taoist priest through the walkie-talkie.

The little Taoist priests all gathered in the Sutra Pavilion to look for ancient books, so they didn't meet anyone along the way. They only saw a deaf girl washing clothes by the river in the distance.

Fortunately, Tiangong is already semi-modernized.

Intercoms and electrical appliances are all available, and if they listen carefully, they can hear the distant sound of an excavator.

"There are two attics in this courtyard. There is water in the building for washing. You can change your clothes and rest. If you need something, just use the intercom and someone will solve your problem."

Zheng Yun arranged accommodation for them.

"This place is so nice." Huzi sighed while sitting on a wicker chair in the courtyard, looking up at the sea of ​​clouds and the starry sky.

"I knew that the old foundation of our Jianghe Pawn Shop must be scary. The mountains and water here are like an ancient villa. Isn't Brother Zheng the heir to the villa?"

Xiao Hu smiled and made a joke.

"Then this villa is very valuable. Everything is antique. I think this blue and white porcelain tank that catches the rain is not simple!" Huzi stared at the water tank in the courtyard and began to calculate.

"This is Ji Dao's home. Ji Dao is the young owner of the village. You can rest. I'm going out now and will be back in a while. If you feel any discomfort, please contact me at any time."

Zheng Yun waved his hands and left in a hurry.

He had too many things to do, and it was impossible to stay with Song Wan and others all the time, but he still made corresponding arrangements.

As he walked out of the courtyard, he waved to the darkness.

Two ghosts will come out of the darkness.

"Keep an eye on the three of them, especially the girl. Once they show symptoms, knock them out immediately. Ji Dao's drug can also be used to make sure nothing happens to them."

Zheng Yun gave a serious order.

The two ghost generals were ordered to retreat into the darkness. They would hide in the corner of the other courtyard and keep an eye on Huzi Song Wan at all times.

Not long after walking along the stone corridor, the little Taoist priest hurried over from the front of the stone corridor carrying a lantern and carrying clothes.

"Did you find anything?"

Zheng Yun asked immediately.

"Master Immortal, not yet. Everyone who knows the ancient Chinese characters is looking for it, even the Immortal Demon Empress has gone there. But time is tight, so no records of ghost dreams have been found yet."

The little Taoist priest shook his head.

"Okay, you go ahead. They are distinguished guests from outside. Take good care of them and prepare a few bottles of blood elixirs as well as Ji Dao's panacea. Use them whenever they have symptoms."

"Don't be stingy with Ji Dao's elixir. Your mission is to save their lives for me at all costs. I will go to W-07 in a moment. If you have any questions, come to me there immediately."

Zheng Yun nodded and asked the little Taoist priest to leave.

Holding on to the stone railing and looking at the night view of the Tiangong, the entire Sutra-Depository Pavilion was brightly lit. Zheng Yun sighed softly. There was no need to go to the Sutra-Depository Pavilion now. He could only wait for Ji Dao's reply.

Look around.

This row of courtyards was used exclusively for receiving guests in ancient times. There is also a row of courtyards deep below that are used for house arrest. There lives Nia, whose vital signs are stable.

Suddenly I thought of this woman.

Zheng Yun turned around and headed over there.

Nia was born in the British Royal Museum. The purpose of exploring the floating city in the deep sea is to find the key to the ancient city of Nanze. Maybe she will know something about ghost dreams.

When entering the courtyard.

Nia hasn't fallen asleep yet.

Wearing an antique dress of the same style as a deaf girl, she sat quietly on a lounge chair under the eaves, flipping through several ancient oriental books. When she heard the sound, she looked up at Zheng Yun.

Most of the bandages on her body have been removed, but the original explosion made it difficult for her to walk on her lower limbs. Even if she was completely healed, she would never go out for adventure again in this life.

"Master Zheng, long time no see."

Niya watched quietly as Zheng Yun walked into the hospital from the dark outside with his guards, and said hello to Zheng Yun calmly.

"Looking good."

Zheng Yun saw her for the first time after she took off her bandages, and also saw her face for the first time. She had a very delicate, blond, Western face, and she was almost the same age as him.

It can be described as delicate.

She looks very much like an ancient Western aristocratic lady. She has a slender figure and fair skin, like a doll. Considering her athletic ability, she is actually not suitable for adventure.

Kedester had also previously found out that Nia was a descendant of the original Western explorers who went to the extremely cold mountains. The reason why he hated Triton was because he killed his father.

It's a pity indeed.

You can also understand her motivations.

But Zheng Yun has nothing to say. Every criminal has a reason for committing a crime, and reasons can never reduce their sentence.

"It's okay. What problem did Mr. Zheng encounter? You should have arrived at Nanze Ancient City. Did something happen to Nanze Ancient City?" Nia put down the ancient book properly and asked.

Zheng Yunlai had asked her about the ancient city of Nanze before. She also knew the exploration window period of the ancient city of Nanze. By doing some rough calculations, she could calculate Zheng Yun's current location.

"You are very smart, do you know about ghost dreams?"

Zheng Yun sat on the stone bench and looked at her.

Next to Nia's chair is a pair of bamboo crutches. The workmanship is a bit rough, and it seems that she made it herself.

Ji Dao seemed to deliberately embarrass Nia. Her legs were inconvenient, but Ji Dao did not give her a wheelchair, forcing her to make a pair of crutches, which made her look a little embarrassed and pitiful.

But she also has a lot of backbone.

It seems that he and Ji Dao are going to fight to the death.

Zheng Yun also had nothing to say about this matter. Ji Dao deliberately tormented Nia, and Ji Dao also had his own reasons.

This girl Niya is not an ordinary person. She is the only person who has almost assassinated the leader of the Supervisory Immortal Division in such a long time. She almost killed Zheng Yun.

This is also a deep hatred.

Jidao, a person with deep-rooted ancient thinking, did not kill or punish her, but only embarrassed her in every detail. He already listened to Zheng Yun very much.

"I know about ghost dreams. This theory has been around since last year. Our team has been studying it and trying to find a way to control it." Nia nodded and explained seriously.

"It seems you didn't find it."

When Zheng Yun heard this, he stood up and planned to leave. He thought that he was overthinking it. Niya had been to the ancient city of Nanze, but it was at least last year. How could he possibly know the clues.

Moreover, two Western expedition teams had accidents at the Sunken Lake site, and they were both connected to the Royal Museum. If the Royal Museum finds a way, will they still have accidents?

"No, we actually found it."

Niya looked at Zheng Yun's back and made a plea to stay.

Zheng Yun looked back at her. She put the ancient book on her lap, folded her hands on the ancient book, and sat upright, looking at herself quietly with a pair of light blue eyes.

The light in the courtyard is dim.

An oil lamp was lit on the antique table beside her, and the wick swayed gently with the night wind. The light of the flame flickered left and right, making her shadow intertwined in the courtyard and under the eaves.

This scene is combined with her words.

Zheng Yun was slightly shocked.

"Have you found it?" Zheng Yun frowned.

"Yes, but that is just a way to control ghost dreams. It is a road. It does not mean that someone has reached the end of the road, nor does it mean that we have really controlled ghost dreams."

Nia changed the subject and explained.

"What method?" Zheng Yun continued to ask.

"You haven't heard of this method? Your team from the National Palace Museum found this method first. We just stole it from the old museum and made improvements."

"It seems that you don't know, because after all, you are not a person from Gubo. You are a descendant of the Great Minghai Guard Immortal Division. They are guarding against you and did not tell you all their findings."

Nia's lips curled up into a smile.

"What is the method? Maybe I already knew it?" Zheng Yun ignored Nia's sowing discord. This low-level trick had no way of disturbing Zheng Yun's emotions.

"You may know the right way. After all, you are the Immortal Supervisor, and Nanze Ancient City is actually your territory. As long as you are willing to spend time looking through ancient books, you will definitely find it."

"But you must not know the method we used with Gubo, because this method is crooked. It can also be said that this method is so stupid that it makes people laugh."

"But I won't tell you. You can go find it yourself. I'll give you a hint. Think about what Huang Bo and Gu Bo are doing. Have they done anything stupid?"

Nia shook her head confidently.

She smiled with bright eyes, raised her chin slightly, and her delicate face reappeared with pride and vitality.

It seems that through this method, she can find a sense of revenge for being an enemy of Zheng Yun. As long as she can defeat Zheng Yun, the 'enemy who killed her father', she can make her feel that she is still alive.

"Speak directly."

Zheng Yun gave the order directly with Guixi.

What a mess, how could I have time to go around in circles with a little brat like her, when I was in a hurry to save people.

Moreover, Zheng Yun has never been a person who cares about appearance. Whether Nia is beautiful or not has nothing to do with him. No matter how smart or powerful she is, she is just a shady soldier now.

"You're boring."

Nia's expression changed, her smile disappeared without a trace, and she returned to her previous calm expression. She could not disobey Zheng Yun's order and could only explain in detail:

"The key to controlling ghost dreams is probably an object in the ancient city of Nanze, but no one knows where it is. We can only start from the basic laws of ghost dreams."

"Everything about ghost dreams is related to human consciousness. Everything that appears in dreams cannot be beyond the scope of human understanding. At best, it is a distorted patchwork of existing cognition."

"You just scare yourself."

"So ghost dreams are about scaring each other with what everyone fears most. If a group of modern people went in, the content of the ghost dreams would be nothing more than a hodgepodge of modern horror movies."

"It can really scare people to death."

"But it's actually pretty easy to understand."

"Did you know that a large number of explorers were killed in the ancient city of Nanze last year? That was a tragedy caused by Guimeng."

"But last year's large-scale ghost dream was different. At this time last year, the Royal Museum investigated the dreams of all Western survivors and made a detailed summary."

"Then we discovered that a lot of ancient oriental monsters appeared in last year's ghost dreams, many of which have never been seen on the current section of the Endless Route."

"There are even people who dream of ancient battlefields in the ancient East in some special places. The Ming army is fighting fiercely with countless unknown monsters in unknown places."

"Do you know what this means?"

"Why do those scenes that no one has ever seen appear in ghost dreams? Can't ghost dreams only be contagious to each other? How come those weird scenes appear?"

"If the basic rules of ghost dreams have not changed, it means two things. One is that Ming Dynasty may have been to the other end of the endless route, and the other is that there are living ancients in ghost dreams."

"Those images of ancient battlefields come from this living ancient man, and this man has been to those ancient battlefields. It is what he fears most. We just mistakenly entered his dream."

"In order to answer these mysteries, last year, Gubo and we actually made an attempt to have the most elite expedition team specifically search for ghost dreams and enter ghost dreams."

"They want to find answers in their dreams."

"Because people in dreams can communicate with each other, they want to find the 'source' of these unknown fragments and find the 'ancient person' who is suspected to be alive and ask them directly."

"This is the way."

"It's a sound rules-based approach."

"Don't look at me with disappointed eyes. I told you just now, it's just a method."

"Isn't it stupid? Ghost dreams happen at night. They want the expedition team to go into the depths of some ruins specifically at night and bear the risk of entering ghost dreams to find people."

"The ghost dream is as vast as the vast ocean. They use this exhaustive method to search bit by bit. When will they find the 'ancient Ming man' who may not exist?"

"..."

Zheng Yun frowned and remained silent.

Nia's words really made people realize it suddenly. Many questions were answered at this moment...

"Does this matter have anything to do with you finding the key? Why didn't you tell me last time?" Zheng Yun asked again.

"It doesn't matter, what I'm looking for for the key is not ghost dreams, and you didn't ask me. As long as you asked this question, of course I would answer directly, but you didn't ask."

Nia answered.

"Very good. I will give you a mobile phone and record all the information you know about the ancient city of Nanze in voice. I will find someone to copy it onto paper later."

Zheng Yun nodded and suddenly gave the order.

This time he also used Guixi.