Different scenery

A group of people traveled together!

The city was bustling, but also extremely chaotic.

The group hadn't walked even a li before they witnessed four or five skirmishes.

Some were due to uneven distribution of spoils, others due to arguments, or even prices not being agreed upon…

Here, it seemed there were no restraints of order; everything was decided by strength.

Whoever had the bigger fist, had the louder voice!

The feeling it gave was one of chaos!

Zhong Qing considered himself well-traveled, having visited many places.

But he had truly never seen such a Chaotic Land.

Yet, this pathological chaos could evolve into a different kind of prosperity.

Perhaps this was the so-called imperfection being a kind of perfection, and distortion being a kind of normalcy!

After walking for about half a quarter of an hour, the group arrived at Tianxiang Tower.

Upon entering, people were coming and going.

People from all walks of life were present.

Some spoke loudly and freely, full of vigor.

Some whispered, seemingly discussing something highly confidential.

Others had deep gazes, constantly scrutinizing the surrounding crowd, wondering what they were plotting?

Zhong Qing and his group found a window seat.

They sat down.

Tiger Mountain quietly instructed the others, “Liehai City is extremely chaotic. When we are outside, we must maintain sufficient vigilance.”

These words were met with approval from Ou Zishu and the others.

Even Nian Nian, who usually seemed carefree, nodded her small face gravely.

Zhong Qing, however, looked out the window with an indifferent expression.

Tiger Mountain finished his instructions to everyone, then turned to Zhong Qing and said, “I must have made Senior laugh!”

“Our strength is not great, so when we are out, it's best to be careful and cautious.”

Zhong Qing shook his head.

“Everyone has their own way of surviving and dealing with things.”

“Being careful is correct. Taking responsibility for one's life is the action of a wise person.”

“What is there to laugh about?”

Soon, the food and wine were served.

The group chatted and drank, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Zhong Qing’s approachability greatly reduced the pressure on Ou Zishu and the others.

Ever since Zhong Qing displayed a glimpse of his terrifying strength, they no longer dared to treat him as a peer.

Moreover, his demeanor and speech were calm and composed.

He exuded an Aura of remaining unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, or the Yellow River burst its banks, giving everyone the feeling that this was the true bearing of a powerful expert.

For a time, everyone's respect for Zhong Qing grew even stronger.

It must be said, the wine at Tianxiang Tower indeed had its merits.

Zhong Qing drank his wine, occasionally surveying everything within his sight.

The world says Cultivators are good!

But Cultivators also have their own troubles.

On the street outside the window, countless pedestrians came and went.

Countless people were bustling about.

Ordinary people toiled for a few pieces of silver.

Cultivators busied themselves for cultivation resources.

In essence, there wasn't much difference between the two.

Additionally, Zhong Qing also observed a major local characteristic.

“The Heavenly Wind Squad wishes to explore the Secret Realm of the Lost Sea and is now recruiting a Tianxuan Realm expert to form an exploration team.”

On the long street, someone was waving a banner to recruit people.

“The Azure Eagle Squad wishes to recruit a Three Yin expert; remuneration is negotiable.”

“Five Elements Sect is recruiting a hundred people, ranging from Earth Mystic to Three Yin; first come, first served, recruitment stops when full!”

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There were countless temporary teams formed by various forces and Loose Cultivators.

Zhong Qing took a sip of wine, observing this myriad of life!

It truly had a unique flavor.

However, accidents and incidents are things you never know which will arrive first.

While Zhong Qing was watching the spectacle, he didn't realize that he, too, would become a spectacle in someone else's eyes.

“Kid, you look new. Is this your first time in Liehai City?”

As Zhong Qing surveyed his surroundings, from a table to his right in the winehouse, a burly man, nine feet tall, asked coldly.

“Didn't your elders teach you to be cautious when you're out?”

As he spoke, he immediately slammed the long table and said, “You looked at me three times just now, and your gaze made me extremely uncomfortable. Tell me, what should be done?”

As he spoke, he had already stood up and strode directly towards Zhong Qing.

As he moved, the six people at his table also moved.

“Now there's a good show to watch!”

Suddenly, the already noisy and bustling winehouse became even more lively.

Some people watched the scene with interest, looking as if they enjoyed a good show and didn't mind the trouble.

“This young man has actually been targeted by Shi Meng. Today, if he isn't completely extorted, I'm afraid he won't be able to leave this winehouse!”

“Isn't that right?”

“I still remember the last time that group of people who were targeted by Shi Meng not only had all their possessions plundered, but not even their underwear was left. In their shame and indignation, that group of people still wanted to resist, but what happened? Their necks were twisted into a pretzel!”

“And another time, a group of Sect Disciples were targeted by him. A few pampered youths even tried to use the might of their Sect to oppress others, but what happened? Their ashes were scattered.”

“It's likely that today, the notorious reputation of Liehai City's Seven Fierce Tigers will increase once more.”

Zhong Qing listened to the murmuring discussions of the crowd.

He pretty much understood that he had been targeted as a fat sheep.

In fact, ever since he came ashore, he had been targeted by countless people.

This group led by Shi Meng was not the first, but they were the first to jump out.

There was no helping it; Zhong Qing's Aura was too extraordinary.

Yet, he acted like a naive newcomer.

Such a person was clearly a fat sheep in the eyes of countless people.

“Kid, I'm talking to you!”

“Are you mute?!”

By this time, Shi Meng and his group had already arrived in front of Zhong Qing.

The former clenched his fist, as big as a cooking pot, and threatened with a ferocious expression.

“Your gaze made me extremely uncomfortable. If you don't come up with a solution that satisfies me today, don't blame me for twisting your head off and using it as a chamber pot!”

The excuse for causing trouble was truly beneath contempt.

However, this was the cultivation world.

The Law of the jungle was an unchangeable Law.

A bigger fist was truth.

Stronger strength was justice.

When the other party truly intended to plot against you, merely finding you displeasing could become a reason to act.

Zhong Qing unhurriedly took a sip of wine.

His gaze was already tinged with a coldness.

“Then what do you think would satisfy you?”

Shi Meng grinned, completely unaware that he was repeatedly dancing on the edge of the Underworld.

He still threatened with a ferocious face, “Hand over your Storage Pouch and all your cultivation resources, and I might consider sparing your life.”

“Otherwise, this day next year will be your death anniversary!”

Facing this blatant threat, Zhong Qing showed no reaction, but Tiger Mountain and his group could no longer sit still.

Zhong Qing was invited by them, but now these guys were extorting Senior right in front of them.

Although they knew Zhong Qing could easily crush them, these scoundrels were simply disgusting and played with people's minds!

Were they treating them as dead men?

Tiger Mountain immediately said, “Senior, these guys are not worthy of your attention. How about I deal with them and give them an unforgettable lesson?”

As he spoke, the Aura belonging to a Three Yin expert was released.

A powerful pressure instantly silenced the previously noisy winehouse.

“Heh heh, you want to teach me a lesson? Do you have the capital for that??”

Facing Tiger Mountain's powerful Aura, Shi Meng's expression remained unchanged, and his entire Aura was also released. He was indeed a Three Yin expert, and even a Three Yin Three Realm expert.

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