The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#67. The Deathly Forest
It was early in the morning, but Gioro Kun's entourage had already prepared themselves to continue on, and after everything was ready, they simply waited for Gioro Kun to come out of the inn and ordered to continue the journey.
Gioro Kun also did not waste time to immediately leave for the city of Tainan with a big hope that their show will get a satisfactory result.
Their journey this time was very smooth and entered the city of Tainan before noon, and after passing the examination at the entrance of the city, they were allowed to enter.
"Mr Gioro Kun. we have arrived in this city, and now we have a little business, so we are separated here only" Chen Khu said shortly after they entered the city, according to the official website, then call Xie Annchi to leave the group.
"But sir, we only have this to pay for the services of the master who has protected us during the journey" said Gioro Kun then handed over several pieces of gold coins.
"Hahaha.tuan is too excessive.just think of what we did during the trip as our gratitude for having been given a ride up to here" replied Chen Khu refused the granting of Gioro Kun.. chen Khu's answer was indeed just as an excuse to refuse the gift of Gioro Kun, because actually if they use the science of lightening the body to go to the city of Tainan, it was only because, then they will arrive in just two days of travel.
Gioro Kun smiled wryly, feeling that the gift was too little so Chen Khu refused.
"Sorry sir, we beg yourselves " Chen Khu told Gioro Kun, and Gioro Kun simply nodded and did not forget to thank the pair of teenagers.
Chen Khu and Xie Annchi then left the entourage headed to the mayor's residence, which Chen Khu did not need to ask anymore to find the residence.
Arriving before the gate of a very luxurious house, his second step was stopped by the guard who was on guard.
"Sorry sir and Miss, what purpose did you come here for "asked the guard.
"We want to meet the mayor" Chen Khu replied briefly.
"Sorry sir, but the mayor should not accept any careless guest whose identity is not known "the guard said.
"Please tell the mayor.. Chen Khu and Xie Annchi wanted to meet him" Chen Khu said.
The guards whispered to each other and one of them immediately met the mayor to inform him of the two teenagers' arrival.
"What..?? Chen Khu and Xie Annchi are here..?? quickly tell them to come in. lest they wait long." said Ken who was surprised by the joy of hearing Chen Khu's arrival.
The guard immediately ran out to the gate to let the two teenagers in.. In his heart he justified the whispers of his colleagues if the two teenagers were not random people because they looked very confident in mentioning his name.
"Sorry sir and miss have made you wait.. The mayor is waiting for you " said the new bodyguard up to gasping for breath.
Chen Khu and Xie Annchi then followed the bodyguard to meet the mayor who had ordered his cooks to make a special banquet for both guests.
"Khu Chen... Miss... I did not expect you guys to come this fast.let's go in " said Ken who looks very happy to welcome his two guests, and as soon as possible invite his two guests to enter.
Ken took the two to a room that was specially prepared to welcome special guests. In the room there is a large table that has been filled with several types of dishes that are appetizing.
"I'm sorry if the dish is just as makeshift" Ken said and then invited his two guests to sit down.
"your journey must be very tiring.please enjoy the food to restore your physical condition" said Ken added, adding, and without saying a word Chen Khu and Xie Annci directly devoured the food that was very appetizing aroma.
"Don't overdo it Chen Khu. Just call me Ken.you know for yourself I haven't been here long but it's easy - hopefully I can answer all your questions" replied Ken.
"When on the way here.I heard that you recruited many young men to be soldiers..Is it a sign that the war is already going to happen..? " ask Chen Khu.
"From the information we have obtained.that the Qing Empire has already placed tens of thousands of its Soldiers near the border.we suspect they will attack us in the near future ".
"And not only that, we are also expanding the defensive fort beyond the city, and in the near future also.the cities close to Tainan will send its soldiers here, so we also had to prepare a special place for them "Ken's explanation stopped for a moment because he drank wine from his cup.
"Actually, the movement of the Qing Empire's forces had been going on for a long time.only, the previous mayor had never reported it to the emperor, either, so all our preparations are still not enough because everything is done in a very hurry" said Ken continued his explanation.
"Hmm.. is that why many robbers are wandering in your territory.On the way here I met some of them and lastly I faced the Lion of the Desert? " ask Chen Khu later.
Hearing the name of the Lion of the Desert makes Ken swallow because although not long ago in Tainan but the information he had received that the Lion of the Desert was a martial sect that often committed many robberies and had members very much so.
"I must admit that we were impressed to let the robbers down because of our limitations, we were busy preparing for an outside attack, and it turns out this is used by a group of people to do things like that.. "
Chen Khu nodded - nodding his head as if understanding the situation being faced by Ken was indeed quite complicated.
"Ken. I have a suggestion.. what if you asked the emperor for help to ask the alliance to form a small group of high-ranking warriors to crush the groups of robbers in your territory..? " said Chen Khu.
"A good capsule, I've never thought about it before. Moreover, with the existence of a high-level swordsman here would naturally make the Qing Empire to delay their plans " ken said with a confident smile.
"Mmm. and one more Ken on the way here.I also met some high-level warriors and they talked about an ancient book that became the target of many parties " chen Khu is back.
"Hmm. the ancient book was. I myself still doubt the truth of the news. only after the news spread. indeed this city was filled with many warriors from various sects, whether it's from a black stream or a white stream" Ken said then silent for a moment.
"From the information I got a few years ago, there was a forest that appeared suddenly - arriving after a loud bang.. the area where the forest appeared was originally an area that was always covered in thick fog and a few years before the loud bang was heard, many residents saw flashes of light from behind the fog.. and behind the newly emerged forest, according to ancient folklore that is now developing again that there is a sect that is very closed off from the outside side of the forest, the forest, and the sect was named the Skull Valley sect, just that.... "Ken held back his explanation for a moment while taking a deep breath..
"Just why Ken..?? "asked the impatient Xie Annchi waiting for Ken to continue his story.
"From the myth of the people here, if the forest was once there and then disappeared covered in fog for more than a hundred years before reappearing.. and according to the hereditary story that the forest was called the Forest of Death and no one had ever made it through the forest safely.. because according to the story that circulated that the forest was filled with demons - a hundred-year-old demon "Ken ended the story and returned to pour wine into his cup.
"Death Forest...??? "said Chen Khu was shocked and then looked at each other with Xie Annchi after hearing about the Deathly Forest.
"Why Khu er'. You seem so surprised to hear it.. Have you heard it before..?? " ask Ken who looks curious this time.
Xie Annchi seemed to want to tell Ken that Chen Khu had lived in the Deathly Forest but Chen Khu seemed to understand what Xie Annchi had in mind and prevented him from telling it by looking at Xie Annchi shook her head slowly.
"It looks like you guys are hiding something from me about the Deathly Forest" Ken said and repeatedly stared at the two in turn.
"Hmm. someday I'll tell you about Ken. But right now I want to walk the streets of this town myself. And I'm leaving Xie Annchi to you" chen Khu said as he tagged Xie Annchi with a gaze as if giving orders for Xie Annchi not to follow him.
Xie Annchi was only bowed to see Chen Khu's gaze even though in his heart he was eager to be with Chen Khu who would likely seek more information about the Deathly Forest.