Under Xiao Zhi's gaze, Teague's blue eyes gradually lost their lustre, their pupils gradually enlarged, and then those eyes that were once full of cunning expressions slowly closed, and even the faint ups and downs of the chest stopped.

Xiao Zhi drove the boat to a secluded place by the sea, then wiped Teague's tears, as well as his blood-stained hair and cheeks, and then quietly waited by his side to observe what happened next.

It is not an easy task for a living person to transform into an undead, and the right time, place and people are indispensable.

The time of day refers to the time of death. If it is in broad daylight, the yin will be dispelled by the warm sunlight, and the probability of successful transformation will be reduced.

Geographical location refers to the place of death. The dark and desolate Hessian and Borderlands are very good places. It is easy to gather dead energy and yin energy. If it is dead in a place like Brace, where even the floor tiles are marinated by light energy. , then most of them cannot become undead.

As for people and people, this is probably the most important part of the entire transformation process. Whether there are strong obsessions and resentments before death, and whether there are things that are unwilling to give up even in death, these will affect whether the deceased can eventually become the undead.

Even if these conditions are met, it still needs a little luck.

Whether it is to become an awakened corpse or a living corpse with no thinking ability, or to truly become an undead with independent thinking ability, there are some very subtle factors, even the undead are difficult to describe.

Xiao Zhi had talked with Lance and Dean, and they didn't quite understand the process.

To be honest, Xiao Zhi was not sure whether Teague could turn into an undead. He can only wait and see if he loses someone who could be considered a friend in the end, or gains a boost to help build Hesse.

Time passed little by little, Teague's corpse was quiet, except for the normal changes after death, there was no trace of transformation into the undead.

With the passage of time, the surrounding night has gradually changed, and after the darkest night, the sky has begun to slowly turn white.

Xiao Zhi couldn't help frowning. If the sky was bright and Teague had not woken up as an undead, would he bury people into the sea according to the tradition of the Xiyue Clan, or would he find a dark place to put Teague in and continue to wait? ?

Suddenly, Teague's corpse opened his eyes.

The blue eyes lost their vigor and looked a bit stiff. After a while, his eyes began to slowly turn, as if adapting to the current body.

After a while, Teague's fingers began to bend, and his movements were very slow, somewhat like the zombies Xiao Zhi had seen in movies.

Xiao Zhi felt a little nervous, don't be obsessed enough, and eventually become a walking dead, right? In this case, he can only make up for Teague and send him back to real peace.

In this uneasy atmosphere, Teague's movements finally became smoother.

He tried to prop himself up, then turned his head slightly. Xiao Zhi heard a crisp clicking sound from the bones on Teague's body, as if the old parts were put into use again.

Teague turned to look at Xiao Zhi with a smile: "It seems... I succeeded... Seven... Mr...."

Since he hadn't adjusted to his already stiff muscles, this smile was a bit of a smirk, and with his pale face and dead eyes, it looked ghostly.

In addition, he has not yet been proficient in using the pronunciation of his current voice, and the words he speaks are also intermittent, and his voice is still hoarse and erratic, which is strange and infiltrating together.

Even if Xiao Zhi was hanging out with the undead all day, seeing Teague like this suddenly made his heart skip a beat.

Xiao Zhi suddenly understood why the living people on the mainland were afraid of the undead. If anyone saw someone they knew become like this with their own eyes, most of them would feel terrible. The more familiar people are, the stronger this fear will be.

However, didn't expect Teague's obsession with politics to be so deep, deep enough to support him to become an undead in a short period of time.

Seeing that the sky was getting brighter, Xiao Zhi took out a spare black cloak from his backpack and put it on Teague, and before the first ray of sunlight appeared, he left the beach with Teague, who was still inflexible.

The newly born undead are very fragile, and since Teague is a scumbag, Xiao Zhi thinks it's better for him not to touch the sun first.

When the little star dolphin pulling the boat saw his guest leave, his ignorant little head didn't know what happened, but the guest left = work completed = you can go back for lunch!

Simple-minded, courageous, loves food and loves home, this is why the star dolphin was bred to pull boats and livestock.

The star dolphin swung its tail happily and swam slowly towards its master.

Following Teague's instructions, Xiao Zhi took him to a nearby dwelling.

This is not the same place that Xiao Zhi knew, but it is the same hidden and inconspicuous place. I don't know how many properties Teague owns. Could it be called "Three Caves of Crafty Rabbit"?

When he got indoors, Xiao Zhi tightly closed the curtains to block the light before he had time to communicate with Teague.

Teague was sitting on the sofa, moving his fingers that were incoherent. He asked Xiao Zhi, "Mr. Qi... What am I...?"

Xiao Zhi looked at it: "It's probably a zombie."

Teague: "I heard... zombies are... underground... buried for a long time... corpses..."

In this regard, Xiao Zhi knew a little more: "Buried underground for a long time, accumulating yin and resentment is one of the ways to transform into zombies."

"Actually, as long as any of yin qi, resentment, and obsession are sufficient, it is possible to transform. However, the zombies transformed in this way are not as strong as the ones transformed over time, but the advantage is that consciousness will accumulate more than yin qi and resentment. The zombies that come out are very awake."

"Oh..." Teague seemed a little disappointed, but he didn't expect that he was still a scumbag when he became an undead.

Xiao Zhi said: "As time goes by, you slowly absorb death energy, yin energy, and resentment. If you accumulate strength, it will become stronger."

"Really? How long will it take?" Teague looked at Xiao Zhi in surprise.

Xiao Zhi nodded and evaluated it in his heart: "It will take about a hundred years or so, and you will be able to see the initial effect."

Teague: "..."

Why is the world always so realistic and cruel?

Teague pointed to the big hole in his chest and asked, "At that time...my injury...will it be okay..."

As a beauty-loving Xiyue clan, it was a little unacceptable for him to have such a big hole in his perfect body. This hole was too lacking in beauty.

Xiao Zhi thought about all kinds of people in Hessen who died strangely, and said regretfully, "Probably not, but you can put on a change of clothes to cover it up, as long as you don't lose your arm, break your leg and lose your head, it's not a big problem. ."

Teague: "..."

Is this the Hessian style? So rude and casual...

After a while, Teague could finally smooth his tongue, and he asked Xiao Zhi: "Mr. Qi, I heard that Hessen's secretary is an undead? And it is rumored that he is a Xiyue clan."

Xiao Zhi took out the soul crystal of the dead and showed him one-click death. Then, with Teague's terrified eyes, he calmly replied, "It is certainly not credible to hear such a thing."

Teague: "..."

The powerful Mr. Qi not only deceived the entire continent, but also let the Xiyue Clan take the blame for him.

Xiao Zhi said: "The reason is a long story, and it is not convenient for me to explain it for the time being, but I hope you can help me keep it a secret."

Teague nodded: "Okay."

His dream of becoming an official was still pinned on Mr. Qi, and Teague didn't want to go against Xiao Zhi at all. He felt that as long as he dared to do so, Hesse would definitely not be able to get in in the end.

It's too miserable to wander the continent as an undead, let alone an undead who fights five scumbags.

Xiao Zhi asked Teague about the Dolly Alliance incident.

Teague said: "The recent reappearance of Kernas City has aroused great concern from the top of the Dolly Alliance. But they also have differences because of this. The faction represented by Duke Sharona believes that it should actively contact the Yuan people, and Help them fix Kernas, and then achieve a win-win situation."

"But Archduke Warren's faction doesn't think so. They think that the current Xiyue clan is no longer what it used to be. After the experience of landing on the mainland, the Xiyue clan's combat power and power have increased a lot, and there is no need to do it again. Treat the Yuan clan so kindly. They advocate sending troops to invade the First Sea, conquer the Yuan clan, and become a vassal of the Xiyue clan."

The First Sea is the name given to the new map "11111" by someone on the mainland after the war between heaven and man during this period of time. Once it was launched, it was widely accepted and disseminated by everyone, and gradually became a default name. Probably this is their last stubbornness as a cultural person.

Xiao Zhi said that it didn't matter, it was just a name anyway, so he didn't need to worry about it.

After hearing Teague's words, Xiao Zhi's impression of this Archduke Warren was a little worse.

He was the one who took his anger on Eugene and tried to kill him before because his son was killed by a political opponent. Now he wants to attack the Yuan clan and trample the former protector under his feet. This person is really cruel and full of aggression.

Teague continued to say while moving his body: "During this period of time, Duke Shalena and Archduke Warren have had a lot of conflicts on various occasions. Recently, Duke Shalena has united with Duke Fushil to prepare to work together. The vetoing of Archduke Warren's proposal on the agenda angered the tough Archduke Warren and planned an attack on Duke Sharona at the banquet."

Xiao Zhi asked, "How is Duke Sharona now?"

Teague thought for a while: "I don't know, I saw that Duke Sharona was stabbed in the chest by an assassin at the banquet, but she reacted quickly and avoided the fatal point. The guests attacked, and all I saw was her chief butler, Sutter, jumping out of the window with her, and then I ran for my life."

Xiao Zhi: "Is this Sartre reliable?"

Teague nodded: "He was a slave that Duke Sharona rescued from the black market, and gave him the opportunity to execute his enemies himself. For the next ten years, Sartre has been loyal to Duke Sharona, looking at her. more important than your own life."

Xiao Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, Duke Sharona was still alive, and there was still hope for the Barry Requiem he was looking for. If Duke Sharona dies, the whereabouts of Barry's Requiem will be difficult to say.

Xiao Zhi asked, "Do you know the whereabouts of Duke Sharona?"

Teague was keenly aware: "You... are you looking for Duke Sharona for something?"

Xiao Zhi didn't hide it: "Yes, something I want is in her hands."

Teague showed a self-deprecating smile: "I'm just a guy who is only qualified to enter the banquet of Duke Sharona after following a lady. I'm not even a formal guest. How could I know her whereabouts."

"But..." Teague thought for a while, "I guess Duke Fursil should know that the two of them had a good personal relationship. This time, they are teaming up to fight against Archduke Warren. Duke Fursil is very likely to know. ."

Teague said this, with a trace of worry on his face: "But I'm worried whether she will really keep Duke Sharona with all her might."

Xiao Zhi: "How do you say it?"

Teague: "Politicians' positions are the easiest to sway. The alliance between Duke Fushil and Duke Sharona basically collapsed when Duke Sharona was assassinated. It is very difficult for the seriously injured Duke Sharona to continue to fight against Archduke Warren. ."

"In this way, Duke Fusil will face the situation of supporting alone, and her power is the weakest among the three, and it is difficult to win. Then, she is likely to choose to hand over Duke Shalena's. fall, and then completely fall to the side of Archduke Warren, or seek outside support."

"And Chiba has always implemented a policy of non-alignment, so most of them would not consider cooperating with Duke Fushil, and Hesse would not care about anyone. I think the most likely partner she chooses to cooperate with is-Brace. It's probably not good news for you."

Xiao Zhi couldn't help frowning, the situation seemed to be worse than he expected.

If Duke Sharona loses its value, it is difficult to say whether her life can be saved, and correspondingly, the whereabouts of Barry's Requiem Stone is even more difficult to say.

He had checked the address book while waiting for Teague. There was very little information about Barry's Requiem. The one in Duke Sharona's hand was already the clearest clue. No matter what, he would meet Sharon. Duke Na will do.

Moreover, it would not be good for Hesse if Brees had one more collaborator. As Hessian's secretary, Xiao Zhi didn't want to face this situation at all. Hessian had just been built, so Blaise shouldn't be doing anything wrong at this time.

I have to find Duke Fushil.

And as soon as possible, before she and Brace work together, or vote for Warren.

Xiao Zhi asked, "Can you show me Duke Fuhir?"

Teague thought for a moment: "I know the residence of Duke Fusil, but I am not close to her qualifications."

Xiao Zhi said: "Let's lead the way. As for how to approach her, we can think of a way when the time comes."

Teague looked at Xiao Zhi curiously: "How will you convince her then?"

Xiao Zhi smiled: "I think, under the current situation, she might consider cooperation with Hessen."

In normal times, Fushil would probably reject Hesse out of fear of the undead. But at this critical juncture, in the face of the pressing Archduke Warren, between Blaise who surrendered and did not know if he could reach a cooperation, and Hesse who offered to cooperate, Duke Furshir should be fine. Balance it out.

After all, Brace is almost a religious country, and it does not respect business at all, and has always been less interested in the Dolly Alliance, which has developed trade.

As long as she starts to think about it, it is Xiao Zhi's chance.

Xiao Zhi followed Teague's instructions and came to the residence of Duke Fusil.

As a real power boss in the Dolly Alliance, Duke Fusil naturally lives at sea.

Unlike the residence of Duke Sharona, which is full of pearl shell decorations, looks high-profile and luxurious, and looks like a treasure, Duke Fushi's residence is much more elegant and uses a lot of light blue gauze as decoration.

Perhaps this difference in style also represents the difference in personality between the two.

There are many guards patrolling on the sea, presumably Duke Shalena was assassinated, which made Duke Fusil feel a sense of crisis and strengthened the security near his residence.

But this also made it difficult for Xiao Zhi and Teague to approach.

Xiao Zhi could only dive into the water with Teague, watching from a distance while waiting for an opportunity.

Xiao Zhi activated the soul crystal of the dead to facilitate underwater activities.

Although Teague has been converted into the undead, the underwater talent from the Xiyue tribe still exists. His speed in the sea is still very fast, even more flexible than on the shore, and he can lead Xiao Zhi forward quickly.

Both of them wrapped themselves tightly in cloaks, which looked like two black unknown objects.

The two lurked in the water, quietly waiting.

Wait until it gets completely dark.

Xiao Zhi, who felt that he was about to soak his hair, finally saw a suspicious movement. A figure in a cloak quietly left an inconspicuous small door in Duke Fuhir's mansion, and went all the way to a certain direction. go with.

It looked sneaky and suspicious.

Xiao Zhi and Teague looked at each other, and the two quickly followed, and followed them all the way, trying to find the man's purpose.

After a while, Teague said, "He's going in the direction of Bryce's D.C. in Dolly's Union."

The special zone is an area set up by the Dolly Alliance for every country that has diplomatic relations. As long as it does not violate the special zone law of the Dolly Alliance, what happens in this area can be handled by the country itself, which is a special preference.

It seems that Duke Fusil finally chose to look for foreign aid. This person should be a messenger who is responsible for conveying her willingness to cooperate. This was the best situation for Xiao Zhi.

Xiao Zhi and Teague said, "Go after him, let's catch him."

Although Teague is a scumbag, his swimming speed is not ambiguous at all. Even because he has become an undead, his physique has been strengthened a little. It is not difficult to bring a fuel bottle like Xiao Zhi.

Soon, the two caught up with Duke Fusil's messenger.

"Who is it?!" The messenger suddenly found something strange behind him, and immediately planned to turn his head to see clearly.

Being able to be selected as the messenger, his reaction was very sharp, Teague and Xiao Zhi were already found a distance away from him.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhi teleported a flame illusion behind the messenger.

Before the messenger could see who was following him, he suddenly felt a pain in the back of his head, and then he lost consciousness and sank.

Teague looked at the Soul Chaser in Xiao Zhi's hands in awe. Does he remember that this is not a staff? Can a wand still be used like that?

Soul Chaser's physical attack, used to say good.

Although Xiao Zhi is only a mage with weak melee ability, who called this messenger a Xiyue clan with even worse melee ability? In this kind of battle, Xiao Zhi, who had Soul Chaser with high physical attack, naturally had the advantage.

Xiao Zhi didn't notice Teague's emotion, he skillfully took out the rope, tied the messenger, and then together with Teague, took the person to another hideout of Teague.

The location of this residence is more remote, and it is closer to the residence of Duke Fusil.

After entering the room, they found a token on the messenger. According to Teague, this is the exclusive use of Duke Fushil's subordinates, and if you have it, you should be able to enter Duke Firsil's residence.

They couldn't find the letter on the messenger, nor did they see anything similar to a storage ring. Probably this person was just sending a message, and Duke Fushi didn't want to leave any evidence.

After that, Teague disguised himself as the messenger with his years of successful experience of getting out of scams, and even his voice was very close.

They hid the unconscious messenger in the basement of the room. According to Teague, this basement is made of the highest level of soundproofing materials, and even if the people inside are singing late at night, no one will find it.

After doing all this, the two went to the residence of Duke Fusil again.

But this time, Xiao Zhi changed into the secretary's dress in the cloak.

Once again, came to the mansion of Duke Fusil.

The guard in charge of the patrol frowned and looked at the person who had left and returned: "Didn't you just leave? Why are you coming back?"

With years of experience as a liar, Teague answered fluently: "Your Excellency the Duke, if there is a special situation, report it to her immediately. Now is a special situation, and I must bring this gentleman to the Duke immediately."

The patrolling guards are only the outermost personnel, they know nothing about the internal secret orders, and they are a little hesitant to see this.

Teague looked serious again: "Or you can report the news to your superior first, but your actions will delay the Duke's important business. I don't know if she will be angry because of this..."

The guard hesitated for a moment, checked the token again, and took a closer look at the courier's appearance, which was the same as before. After confirming that there was no problem, he put the two in.

Teague led Xiao Zhi all the way.

He often goes in and out of various noble houses, and is very familiar with the structure of noble houses. In addition, he has accompanied the ladies to several times at Duke Fuhir's mansion to participate in various parties. The layout is basically clear.

Now, as if he had lived here for many years, he approached the place where Duke Fusil should be. At such a critical moment, Duke Fushier mostly stayed in the study where he usually handled government affairs.

To the attendants and guards along the way, Teague was also able to deal with it easily, without revealing the slightest flaw, and it was almost impossible to see that it was a fake.

When a liar, he is a professional, even in death.

The two went all the way smoothly to the place near the study.

"Mulani, wait." A gentle female voice sounded, but her tone was somewhat unquestionable.

Teague heard that this was the voice of Catherine, the female officer beside Duke Fusil. At the same time, she was also an excellent water mage.

Teague stopped, although he didn't know the name of the messenger, but the current situation saw that the person Catherine called was him.

Catherine approached the two step by step. Her voice was still gentle, but Teague felt a chill behind her: "Tell me, why is there a dead energy in you?"

The author has something to say: Xiao Zhi: Today we are going to tell the story of "Sleeping Beauty". A long, long time ago, in a dark forest lived a princess with long silver hair who could kill a cow with one punch, and many strong subordinates. One day, the evil memory slate made the princess fall into a deep sleep, and she could only wait for the prince to kidnap the mage, sneak into other countries, and overcome all odds to wake him up.

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