The rules of Tianshui City

Several days later!

Zhong Qing, accompanied by Ye Ji and Fire Enchantress, once again set foot on human territory.

They arrived in the Eastern Continent.

Compared to the wild lands of the demon race, human territory undoubtedly possessed a greater sense of civilization and offered a stronger appreciation for its charm.

Above the clouds!

Ye Ji, holding her sword with both hands, looked at the cities below, standing amidst the rivers and mountains, filled with the hustle and bustle of human life.

She said to Zhong Qing, “Young Master, we’ve been traveling for several days. Why don’t we find a place in the city below to rest for the night?”

“And while we’re at it, see if there’s any fine wine here that catches your eye.”

Upon hearing this, Zhong Qing was immediately tempted.

Although his swallowing sky gourd still stored over a hundred different flavors of fine wine, he still had a habit of collecting local wines wherever he traveled.

“Then, let’s go and have a look!”

At his signal, the group of three immediately flew towards the city below.

The city’s name was Tianshui City!

The entire city was not too large, but not small either, gathering cultivators from all directions.

As soon as they entered the city, they could feel a wave of worldly essence washing over them.

Cultivation, cultivation—what one cultivates is power, and equally, one’s state of mind.

Some prefer secluded cultivation, others prefer to comprehend the Dao in deep mountains, sensing the essence of nature’s mountains and rivers, and still others prefer to refine their hearts in the mundane world, observing the myriad aspects of life amidst the bustling world to temper their minds.

Of course, more cultivators, however, had no choice but to travel and work for cultivation resources.

In places dense with human activity, they conducted business among cultivators, earning the materials needed for their cultivation.

Every time he walked through human cities, Zhong Qing had different feelings.

To him, life was colorful, the world was splendid, and an unchanging life was undoubtedly dull.

Life needed different colors to adorn it!

Clearly, this human essence was a vibrant color in life that could not be ignored.

In the bustling market, the three walked along the street.

They felt the city’s clamor and experienced the local customs and characteristics.

They quietly watched the people come and go, the myriad states of existence!

This feeling, experienced occasionally, truly had a unique charm.

While Zhong Qing and his party were sightseeing in Tianshui City.

Tens of thousands of miles outside Tianshui City, a group of people were rapidly moving through the clouds.

They were uniformly dressed in sky-blue robes, with a azure badge on their chests, on which was carved a ‘Xuan’ character mark.

If anyone from the Eastern Continent saw this attire, they would surely be greatly surprised.

Because only those from Tianxuan Sect were qualified to wear this badge throughout the entire Xuan Realm.

And Tianxuan Sect was one of the three transcendent forces in the Eastern Continent of the Xuan Realm that had a Great Saint Realm expert overseeing it.

The leader was a man with a youthful face and white hair, a robust physique, and an imposing aura like a deep abyss, giving off a sense of unapproachable majesty.

He was precisely one of the three Great Saints of the human race in the Xuan Realm today.

The Heavenly Mystery Gate Old Ancestor—Yin Hao!

Tianxuan Sect originated from the Domain Lord and had been loyal to the Domain Lord for generations, virtually serving as the Domain Lord’s retainers.

Previously, when the Fengtian Hall envoy sent a message that a new Domain Lord would soon assume office in the Xuan Realm, the entire Tianxuan Sect had been ready to respectfully welcome the Domain Lord at any moment.

Later, when Zhong Qing first stepped into the Eastern Continent of the Xuan Realm, Tianxuan Sect, which had worshipped the Domain Lord for generations, sensed the Domain Lord’s Token on Zhong Qing.

Then, to show respect for the Domain Lord, the Heavenly Mystery Gate Old Ancestor personally led a group of high-ranking officials from the sect, traveling tens of thousands of miles to respectfully welcome the Domain Lord’s esteemed presence!

At this moment, after the Heavenly Mystery Gate Old Ancestor sensed that the Domain Lord’s Token was clearly getting closer to him, he waved his hand and ordered everyone, “Full speed ahead!”

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At this time, Zhong Qing was unaware that someone had traveled tens of thousands of miles to welcome him.

After touring Tianshui City with Ye Ji and Fire Enchantress, he arrived at the renowned Tianshui Pavilion, preparing to sample the local specialty wines and delicacies.

As the three appeared in Tianshui Pavilion, they instantly attracted the attention of many.

Nothing else, it was simply that the aura of the three was too extraordinary.

Zhong Qing’s aura was ethereal, like an immortal descending to the mortal world.

Ye Ji and Fire Enchantress were even more exquisitely beautiful, rarely seen in the world.

Such a configuration of one man and two women was the most eye-catching.

It made people secretly exclaim in their hearts, “What a refined and noble young master, and what a pair of peerless beauties, naturally enchanting and hard to abandon!”

Their appearance was like a beautiful scenic line.

Adding much color to the entire Tianshui Pavilion.

While some simply looked at the three with appreciative eyes, others harbored different intentions.

At this moment, a young man with a gloomy face sat at a long table.

He was toying with a piece of jade, and his gaze towards Ye Ji and Fire Enchantress was filled with a hint of fervent desire.

“In this world, there are actually such peerless beauties.”

“Uncle Fu, tell me, is there any way to acquire those two maidservants?”

Behind the young man was a one-armed old man.

The old man was unkempt, but simply standing there, he was like a mountain, giving off a powerful sense of oppression.

Upon hearing what his young master said, Uncle Fu scrutinizingly eyed Zhong Qing and the others with a sinister look.

Then he slowly said, “It’s not hard for Young Master to acquire people. The world bustles for profit, and the world moves for gain.”

“Even the prettiest maidservant is merely a man’s plaything. Since she is an object, she naturally has a value.”

“Young Master can give him some things and exchange for the two maidservants!”

Hearing this, the young man’s action of toying with the jade pendant paused slightly.

He said expressionlessly, “I want the people, but I don’t want to give anything. Does Uncle Fu have any ideas?”

Uncle Fu pondered for a moment, then said again, “That’s also simple. As the Young City Lord of Tianshui City, everything in this city belongs to you, Young Master.”

“As long as Young Master reveals his identity, I presume he wouldn’t dare to refuse!”

“If he truly doesn’t know what’s good for him, then this old man can only teach him the rules of Tianshui City!”

The two spoke in voices that were neither loud nor soft.

This caused many diners to look at Zhong Qing and the others with sympathy.

These people, being targeted by Luo Wushang, the Young City Lord of Tianshui City, were truly unlucky.

Anyone who had stayed in the city for a long time knew that the Young City Lord of Tianshui City was arrogant, unreasonable, and extremely ruthless; those targeted by him almost never came to a good end.

Someone showed an unbearable expression and secretly transmitted a message to Zhong Qing: “Brother, the Young City Lord of Tianshui City has targeted you. You should flee quickly!”

Such acts of bullying men and women were most despicable, but the identity of the Young City Lord of Tianshui City was too noble for ordinary people to offend.

Secretly informing was the limit; as for offering help, that was truly beyond their ability!

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