Who is the master who comes here without invitation? A great gift. However, such actions are very different from your Taoist status." Guo Hao returned to his side safely, and Zhu Xuenian was worried. Although she cared about Guo Hao and did not think about it, she still saw the blue sword energy killing the puppet shadow pot. She was afraid and knew that the strong support had arrived and was very happy.&1t;/p> After hearing the Taoist Yizhen talk, he shaved his fingers on his face a few times and said, "You are so shameless. You are obviously insidious and shameless, and you used despicable means to sneak attack on the younger generation first, but you are still embarrassed to throw sewage at the good man who is righteous.&1t;/p>" />
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Chapter 258 Dao

People who practice Taoism use their own cultivation and rely on their immortal weapons.&1t;/p>

The energy of heaven and earth is used to move the energy of the world, thunder and wind, and control fire to drive the stones. The Taoist has reached the realm of Yizhen Taoist, and the six consciousnesses are clear, like a mirror. The perception of the changes of the energy of heaven and earth around him is particularly subtle, but he has not noticed that someone is casting a spell nearby, which is beyond his expectations. He insisted on calmingly and said: "&1t;/p>

Who is the master who comes here without invitation? A great gift. However, such actions are very different from your Taoist status." Guo Hao returned to his side safely, and Zhu Xuenian was worried. Although she cared about Guo Hao and did not think about it, she still saw the blue sword energy killing the puppet shadow pot. She was afraid and knew that the strong support had arrived and was very happy.&1t;/p>

After hearing the Taoist Yizhen talk, he shaved his fingers on his face a few times and said, "You are so shameless. You are obviously insidious and shameless, and you used despicable means to sneak attack on the younger generation first, but you are still embarrassed to throw sewage at the good man who is righteous.&1t;/p>

The legendary old man is not ashamed, and he is shameless in front of you, and he can only find a tree to kill him." The sweet face is like jade, and his smile is full of sarcasm, but Guo Hao, who is beside him, is indescribable and cute, and his big eyes are staring at her for a moment.&1t;/p>

Someone hummed in the dark, as if he saw something that made him very dislike.&1t;/p>

The Taoist Yizhen was angry and wanted to stab the girl with a poisonous mouth and tongue to death, but at this time, she really didn't dare to be careless and distracted. She stared at the damaged hole and was on guard, fearing that the man would continue to use his secret move. But after waiting for a while, no one answered.&1t;/p>

The expression of Taoist Yizhen was even more gloomy. What he saw just now saved Zhu Xuenian first. Guo Hao, who was also in danger, ignored it. This shows that this person also attaches great importance to this little girl. He couldn't help but even if the matter was leaked, it would inevitably attract countless people to covet and rob. Not to mention himself, even the sect behind him might not be able to protect himself.&1t;/p>

In order to eliminate future troubles, he was born with a bad plan and said, "Since you are unwilling to show up, don't blame me for being ruthless and taking the life of this little girl." He planned to use Zhu Xuenian as bait to lead the man into Yuheng Hall, and then kill him with the five-way demon soul array.&1t;/p>

Several night winds poured in through the big hole in the door. In addition, people were missing and silent. If it weren't for the cold snorting just now, it would have made people wonder if there was really someone outside the door.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen is also a person with a lot of identity in the Taoist cultivation. His words have been spoken, and if he does not do anything, he will be unreasonable in his face. The whisk ice thorn pointed directly to the sky, and the remaining five copper lamps were bright and loud, and the sounds were endless. On each lamp, there were huge fire balls rising in the air, swaying and undulating, floating and uncertain. After a moment, slowly took shape, and strange beasts and demon spirits with different expressions appeared one after another.&1t;/p>

Guo Hao Zhu Xuenian was not in Gai Xin. Taoist Yizhen still didn't give up and said, "As long as I give up, this young man and woman will be torn to pieces. Are you really indifferent?"&1t;/p>

With a sneer and full of disdain, the man finally spoke, "Rely on external forces to oppress the younger generation. The national master of the dynasty has grown a lot of white beards!" Yuhan sarcastically, but his tone was cold to the bones. The huge Yuheng Palace seemed to be a little colder.&1t;/p>

Guo Hao's heart moved: "How come this person's tone of speaking feels familiar?" His eyes turned involuntarily, and he was glimpsing Zhu Xuenianqiong's nose wrinkled slightly, and he couldn't help but suddenly think: "Although I feel a little different, when I first met Xiao Nian that year, wasn't she just like this cold look when she spoke on Tianjie Cliff that year?"&1t;/p>

At such a great age, it is not necessary to say that his practice is strong. At this time, he trapped Guo Zhu and the other two with the five demon soul arrays, and bullying the weak by relying on their strength. It is indeed a big loss of identity, and it is reasonable to be criticized by others. However, after all, he lived to be over a hundred years old, and there were few people who were so thick-skinned that he strongly argued: "There are countless methods of practice in the world, and the learning of magic arrays is also one of them.&1t;/p>

I have achieved success in the research and development for several years. If I don’t use it when facing the enemy, what’s the use of catching the souls of many strange beasts and demon spirits?” I have summoned the demon fox with the strongest demon power to guard his side, and beware that the man will take action again.&1t;/p>

Among the demon souls of the five directions, Wang Xiang looked like a child, and liked to eat people. At this time, he was free from the bondage of the copper lamp. He was very vicious and ready to move. Taoist Yizhen knew the demon nature and shook his hand to attract him. The demon soul flew out first, and was still in the air. A pair of red arms were already stretched out impatiently. Five feet away, he grabbed Zhu Xuenian radially. Seeing his evil shape, Zhu Xuenian was disgusted. Before his demon claws approached, the purple sword energy swept out immediately, and his momentum was like a tide.&1t;/p>

It seemed that it was powerful, and Wang Xiang did not dare to snatch his edge, moved several feet horizontally, avoiding a frontal blow. The demon soul moved so much, Zhu Xuenian had expected it, and he didn't care at all. As the jade wrist danced, the Immortal God Sword trembled and clear, and three sword energy appeared out of thin air.&1t;/p>

The demon soul of Wangxiang was ultimately limited by spiritual intelligence. How could he have thought that the Immortal and Netherworld Divine Sword changed so quickly, and hissing was quite panic. At this moment, the demon soul far behind was as black as ink and shaped like a dragon suddenly opened its lips, and the water spurted, hitting the misty soul of Wangxiang.&1t;/p>

Guo Hao was surprised, Zhu Xuenian also had a little slower sword, and he thought to himself: "This demon soul is heartbroken.&1t;/p>

Are you crazy? Why did you fight yourself?" The man outside the house said lightly: "Wang Xiang is a monster in the water. He is not his strength in fighting in 6 places, so he could have easily killed him. But if there is a dragon that can only spit out the clouds and spit out the water to help.&1t;/p>

But it's like a tiger adding wings." Still speaking coldly, as if it's not about one's own accent.&1t;/p>

Sure enough, two red lights appeared on Wang Xiang's head, blinked twice, fierce and vicious, and the red and black lights surged, almost returning to his life. Zhu Xuenian suddenly realized in her heart, and said, "I know everything about this, how can I use it.&1t;/p>

"Qu left hand flicked his index finger on the sword body gently. When he looked at the Immortal God Sword again, the purple divine beauty was converging. Zhu Xuenian faintly shook the sky and stabbed 18 swords in a row, but saw the clear light and the Xuanshui sword energy came out in the sky, as if it was soft and soft. If it was not the body of the soul, it would have occupied no physical body. I am afraid that this endless pressure would have crushed it into pieces.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen didn't expect this little girl to be young.&1t;/p>

Not only did he practice the Nether Thunder Sword Technique, but even the famous Wushui Xuan Sword Technique of the Huangyumen is so great. He secretly praised in his heart and shouted: "Three thousand mysterious waters, the phoenix bird is hard to cross, and the dragon is about to sink. What a girl with outstanding qualifications.&1t;/p>

It's really not simple!" With a palm, three dark yellow talismans floated into the air. The dragon that had just helped Wang Xiang jumped into the air and swallowed the yellow talismans into their belly one by one. In a moment, the black scales around them shone brightly, and a large yellow mist sprayed out from their mouths. For a moment, the smell of fishy smell made people want to vomit.&1t;/p>

Guo Haowei was stunned: "This demon soul just spitted water, but why did he now...&1t;/p>

Changed?" Zhu Xuenian's cry came from his ears: "Brother Hao, this yellow air contains a very poison, and it is impossible to be ignored." Guo Hao was suddenly shocked and jumped three meters away. Unexpectedly, the yellow fog seemed to have determined him, and then followed him. Guo Hao had no choice but to retreat again. He thought the fog was amorphous.&1t;/p>

It is difficult to survive for a long time, and as long as it is delayed for a while, it will fade away. But after a stalemate for a while, the poison becomes stronger and stronger, even better than before. Guo Hao knew something was different in his heart, and he looked at the dragon with a flashing scale. He saw the demon soul floating in the foot, holding the demonic shape, and his strange eyes were as dark as a deep pool, and he was firmly locked on himself from a high point.&1t;/p>

I thought to myself: "Is this poisonous fog not dissipating for a long time? Is it still controlled by the demon soul? Wherever its eyes turn, the poisonous fog will hit there."&1t;/p>

In order to confirm the speculation in my heart, I suddenly jumped up and rose more than one meter high. I identified a pillar of a red lacquer carved dragon. The iron pestle poke out, and was piercing into the golden dragon's eyes. Although I had expected that the iron pestle was shattered and did not dare to use spiritual power to urge it, it was still like broken soil. It actually penetrated from the other side of the pillar, revealing the top of the iron pestle.&1t;/p>

The dragon's eyes remained close to Guo Hao, and followed the shadow.&1t;/p>

Guo Hao had no time to think about why this demon soul was furious. He pulled out the iron pestle and leaped half a foot higher again. Not far from the dome of the hall, he stuck out his left foot and climbed up the pillar with a light turn, and his body moving upwards turned horizontally.&1t;/p>

The transformation was extremely rapid. The poisonous fog hit the pillar, and a large yellow smoke suddenly appeared. Unable to hear the sound of sizzling, the stones and varnish fell off one after another, eroding and corroding. Guo Hao was secretly shocked: "What a powerful magic! If Xiao Nian hadn't reminded me in time, I might have been hit."&1t;/p>

Yi Zhen Taoist was in the five directions of demon soul formation, lying like the wind. He felt that the demon soul of the dragon dragon did not need to be deliberately urged by himself, and he was already showing his evil appearance. He believed that Guo Hao was chasing him relentlessly and was very happy. He didn't expect that at this moment, he heard the man in the secret saying contemptuously: "Idiot!"&1t;/p>

'The dragon was born for thousands of years, for Yinglong' You didn't even know about this and actually pierced the dragon's eye. Such a reckless behavior is undoubtedly the biggest insult to the family of Jiao who yearns for the transformation into a dragon for life. How could it not provoke it to be angry?"&1t;/p>

Guo Hao suddenly realized in his heart, grab it.&1t;/p>

Kong said, "Thank you for your advice." He turned over and fell to the ground, and felt regretful in his heart. Suddenly, the fragrance was swelling. But when he saw plain clothes like snow and beautiful face like jade, Zhu Xuenian came to his side. It turned out that Wang Xiang was strangled by her Xuanshui sword energy and was greatly damaged. Taoist Yizhen had to take it back to the copper lamp to nourish him.&1t;/p>

As soon as Xue Nian had spare time, she rushed to help Guo Hao. She said, "So what if you are angry if you are angry? Just kill it with one sword." Her voice was delicate, but extremely arrogant. While speaking, the Immortal God Sword crossed in the air, and purple light flashed continuously, cutting off the poisonous fog that was approaching again and then shook the air.&1t;/p>

The dragon cast spells so continuously, and it felt that the power of the future was difficult to continue. The soul shadow trembled slightly and stared at Guo Zhu and the others fiercely, but did not release poisonous fog immediately. I thought it was accumulating demonic power, and it was difficult to figure it again. Zhu Xuenian said:.&1t;/p>

"Brother Hao, although these demon souls are difficult to deal with, they are not difficult to eradicate as long as they are dealt with." Guo Haoxi said: "What good method did you think of?" Zhu Xuenian said in his heart: "I have no good method, it's just that person.&1t;/p>

However, when he comes, he will definitely help and will not sit idly by. He only speaks badly to Brother Hao just now, which is really annoying." I know that these demon souls are all domineering demons, and they are all very things. Even if their physical bodies are dead and their demonic power is greatly reduced, they are not something that I am weak and Guo Hao can handle. The reason why Brother Hao can kill the snow python just now.&1t;/p>

It is most likely that they took advantage of Wang Xiang himself. If you want to reuse the same trick again, it is really difficult. He said: "In addition to forcing such souls and souls to defeat them with their advanced cultivation, they are also particularly afraid of the soul-devouring magic and regard them as nemesis."&1t;/p>

Although Guo Hao was slow in mind, he was not a person who was unrestrained. His eyes passed by Chang Feng who was lying on the ground and said to himself: "In this way, although the technique of entering the body of the soul is not the right way, we can try it. We can only use this method to eliminate the soul of monsters.&1t;/p>

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It is not that I want to occupy other people's bodies, so I don't have to worry about being backfired like Changfeng." I was impatient and knew that I lacked understanding. Only Zhu Xuenian could understand the essence of it in a short time, so I did not say anything and attached it to her ear, and explained the short and dozens of soul-stripping formulas.&1t;/p>

Although I have never heard of it, with Zhu Xuenian's intelligence, how could I not notice that Guo Hao's formula was exactly the same as the Soul-Entering Body Technique that Chang Feng had just practiced. His eyes lit up and he whispered: "Brother Hao, where did you get this formula?"&1t;/p>

Guo Hao could not say what happened to the Nine Pulse of Tomorrow, so hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's... from the Ziyang Taoist Dharma." Zhu Xuenian was overjoyed and said, "I didn't take that scripture seriously, but I didn't expect there was such a wonderful method in it! I must see it with my own eyes when I turned around." Seeing that she was not suspicious, Guo Hao couldn't help but blushed, and he felt ashamed in his heart.&1t;/p>

As long as a martial artist has sufficient internal strength, any martial arts moves can be released with great power. Although the study of cultivation is more profound and profound, the truth is similar in this regard.&1t;/p>

Zhu Xuenian Taixu Secret Talisman practiced at an extremely high level, and she was smart and intelligent, so in just a moment, the methods of using the Yihun Entering the Body Technique were roughly understood. She smiled and said, "Brother Hao, now we don't have to be afraid of these beasts."&1t;/p>

On the other side, the Taoist Yizhen broke the demon soul of the snow python. Wang Xiang was severely injured and could not meet the enemy. In order to prevent the person from secretly attacking him again.&1t;/p>

Hold, stay.&1t;/p>

Aoyin obviously remembers that the snow python died miserably and did not dare to touch the iron pestle. After a "slip", the tongue of a squat was about 100 feet long and retracted into his mouth. The shadow of the Xumiao soul jumped up and pounced on Guo Hao's head. Guo Hao was not willing to be outdone, and the star moved, and his figure suddenly moved. In a moment, he had reached Aoyin's back, and penetrated one arm and smashed it down. Aoyin's soul body was originally known for its ethereal and unrestrainedness, but he was also caught off guard at this time and saw a flash of eyes.&1t;/p>

However, he suddenly screamed and the filthy clothes covered in ripples suddenly stretched out and fluttered in the wind like a broken flag. At the same time, the soul body shrank sharply to the size of a fist, hidden in a piece of dirty sleeve.&1t;/p>

Guo Hao's eyes were attracted by the torn clothes. When Ao Yin was missing, the iron pestle still hit the bottom without hesitation. He heard a puff sound, like a slut. He was hit hard. The extremely broken clothes suddenly dissipated into countless pieces, fluttering, and a strong smell spread around.&1t;/p>

It turns out that this audacity eats the human brain, and is close to that of humans. Over time, I don’t know how many innocent people’s brain blood is stained with. At this time, the old rotten smell dissipates and it is naturally difficult to enter the nose.&1t;/p>

Zhu Xue was protected by Guo Hao, and no longer worried about Aoyin. Her white wrist was swirling, her five fingers were as graceful as lotus and white jade, and countless green and dark lights were like stars and stars, turning into a flowing arrow in the sky, flying towards the dragon and demon.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen was shocked. Over the years, he was able to collect the demon souls of six strange beasts, including Wang Xiang, for his own use.&1t;/p>

He obeyed the orders, relying on the ability of Yi Soul to enter the body and seize the soul. Now that this wonderful method suddenly appeared from others, why didn't he be deeply surprised? I was afraid that Zhu Xuenian had extraordinary achievements in this magic, so the dragon demon soul would be very likely to rebel against him, be subdued by her, and attack and kill him in turn.&1t;/p>

Self.&1t;/p>

His concern was not completely unreasonable. After all, he wanted to be the four demon souls of the fox, wolf, and dragon, and his mind was dispersed, which was difficult to be the same. Zhu Xuenian's skills were more than inferior, but he only had to do his best to deal with the soul of the dragon, "六", "/p>

It is impossible to subdue her. However, there is one thing that Taoist Yizhen could not think of, that is, for Zhu Xuenian, the Soul-Easy technique is just a first-time use, and is very unfamiliar. Even if she is extremely smart, she is still.&1t;/p>

It is impossible to understand the various mysteries and subtleties of it thoroughly and use them well. It is just that the Taoist Yizhen took preconceived ideas, and naturally he was afraid and refused to be careless. He took out ten small yellow flags from his arms, raised his hand and threw them out. The small flag was rising in the wind, and in the blink of an eye it turned into more than three feet, surrounding the souls of the dragon and demons, rotating like the wind, dancing violently. If it weren't for the vast area of ​​Yuheng Palace, the dome.&1t;/p>

The top was extremely high, and it had to be stretched open and broken by these ten large flags. Then the Taoist Yizhen shouted loudly: "Cover." In the blink of an eye, yellow fog rose, covering the surroundings, and the traces of the dragon demons were invisible. Zhu Xuenian's magic tricks were empty.&1t;/p>

She slapped her mouth and sneered, "I'll show off just a trick, let's see how I break you." The Immortal God Sword suddenly came out of the sheath, and saw that a yellow flag was spinning slightly slower, and then he stabbed the sword.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen secretly shouted: "Little girl has such a sharp eye." Her mind moved slightly, and the other nine big flags came forward one after another, blocking her in front of the Immortal and Nether Sword.&1t;/p>

Zhu Xuenian smiled sly and said, "I was just suspicious in my heart, but seeing you so tightly, the dragon monsters are indeed hiding behind the flag."&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen then realized that her sword was intended to test, and secretly cried out, and snorted: "Don't be proud, the little girl is just better luck."&1t;/p>

Zhu Xuenian was smart and unyielding, but she didn't argue much at this moment, and only asked back: "Is this true?" The purple light of the Immortal God Sword skyrocketed, and countless purple sword energy condensed in a moment, densely packed, covering the void.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen thought without fear: "Hmph! Do you want to attack with strength? My ten-sided flag formation is known for being solid as a rock. It depends on how you can break it with your ability?"&1t;/p>

It was slow, but it was extremely fast. Zhu Xuenian used his left hand to control the Immortal and Nether Sword, and used the Yi Soul Skill with his right hand. His heart was divided into two parts. At this time, a pair of jade palms suddenly joined together. The countless green and dark lights that had just been blocked by the yellow flag suddenly moved and flew backwards, surrounding the countless sword energy released by the Immortal and Nether Sword Sword. Go, purple light was misty, the sword energy rose, and there were also two blue and green colors flashing alternately, and the three colors were colorful, dazzling.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen was slightly stunned. Even though he was knowledgeable, he had never seen the use of the secret technique of Yihun. His eyebrows were slightly frowned, and his expression became a little more solemn.&1t;/p>

At this moment, Zhu Xuenian shouted: "Brother Hao, let's retreat!" The delicate body flew up like an arrow leaving the string. After the words came, the person had arrived at the door. Guo Hao also heard the sound and immediately abandoned Aoyin, who didn't know where he was hiding his shadow, and jumped outward.&1t;/p>

The two met at the door. Guo Hao turned his head and saw Taoist Yizhen look a little stunned. He obviously didn't think clearly about why Zhu Xuenian pulled away. The change suddenly arose. The green light continued to approach the purple Qi sword, and then it actually penetrated into it. The purple Qi sword swelled up like an air, and was supported to the boss&1t;/p>

.Guo Hao's eyes widened, and he was surprised. Suddenly, a ray of light flashed out, and the crackling sound continued. The thousands of qi swords released by the Immortal God Sword exploded almost at the same time.&1t;/p>

For a moment, purple lights flashed, green lights rushed, green lights danced wildly, and the entire Yuheng Hall became a glorious world.&1t;/p>

The Immortal God Sword and the Soul-Easy Secret Technique are combined, and their power is of course not limited to this.&1t;/p>

As the three colors rays raged, the demon soul apo kept screaming from the dragon and the demons, sometimes in the north, sometimes in the west, sometimes in the left, sometimes in the right, in this Yuheng Hall, no matter where they escaped, they would inevitably be affected by the Immortal Sword Qi, which incorporated the secret art of soul stripping.&1t;/p>

Especially the secret technique of soul-stripping is the nemesis of the soul. Even if you only need to touch a little bit, the two demon souls cannot bear it. They run away in pain, wailing and wailing, and eventually gradually weaken, screaming and returning to nothingness, obviously the soul is gone.&1t;/p>

Zhu Xuenian felt suspicious: "Why can't I hear the movements of Taoist Yizhen and the other two demon souls? Is it because there is another hiding place in this palace?"&1t;/p>

While thinking, a rustling sound at his feet suddenly started, and he quickly set off the Immortal Sword and swelled up in the air. Guo Hao was not as fast as her spiritual hand, but he was one step slower. When he was shocked, a piece of fox tail had already wrapped around his neck, wrapped tightly, and dragged it backwards. Let him struggle desperately, but the collar on his neck became tighter and tighter, and it was difficult to breathe.&1t;/p>

Zhu Xue Nianfang was shocked and was about to come forward to rescue him, but the fox tail that had just lost its life emerged from the slant. Zhu Xue Nian waved his sword and cut it.&1t;/p>

With Yi Zhen's intentional calculations, Zhu Xuenian was too late to recall the Immortal and Underworld Sword immediately, but she was not afraid at all. Her pretty face was tense, her left hand was raised high, and she was holding a blue one between her index finger and thumb.&1t;/p>

The ancient bronze ring, the water-green light suddenly appeared, covering the void. I heard the "spicy" sound, and the fox tail that I grabbed first seemed to be burned by fire, and then a ray of green light was like fire and flames, igniting.&1t;/p>

The shrill whine resounded throughout the hall, and it was the mouth of the demon fox soul hidden in the dark, which seemed to be even more painful than before.&1t;/p>

At the steps in front of the palace, the void swayed and gradually became clear. Two figures appeared. Who else was not the soul of the Taoist Yizhen or the demon fox? The fox demon had turned into a woman's shape, and his sharp claws poked out, tearing the injured fox tail off. He said in horror: "Yanjie Jade Seal! How is this possible?" The eyes were originally empty, but now they showed deep fear. He grabbed the sleeve of the Taoist Yizhen beside him and said: "Master save me!"&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen didn't know where the ring in Zhu Xuenian's hand came from, but this nine-tailed demon fox has been around for thousands of years and has a wide range of knowledge than himself. At this time, I couldn't help but feel shocked when I heard her say this. I had no time to think about him and lifted up my feet.&1t;/p>

Kick the demon fox to the side and shouted sternly: "Monster, don't harm me." The demon fox showed a ruthless and resolute look on his face, and howled: "Thieves, you have enslaved me for more than 30 years. Today, I will never save you if I die, and I can't spare you even if I die!" The nine fox tails rolled like an angry dragon, rolling wildly.&1t;/p>

How could Taoist Yizhen expect that this monster was on the verge of death and actually retaliated against the old master. The whisk ice thorn pierced out with anger. The two were very close to each other, and the demon soul could not avoid it, and the ribs were stabbed transparently.&1t;/p>

It was created by the Spirit Ring, and was determined to die. It did not retreat. It thrust forward suddenly. The whisk ice thorn penetrated half a foot deeper. The fox kiss was reaching the neck of the Taoist Yizhen, and bit it down fiercely.&1t;/p>

Taoist Yizhen was so scared that he was so stunning that he was smart enough that he twisted his body aside in a hurry. This happened to avoid the vital points of his throat, but his shoulder blades were sucked.&1t;/p>
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