nycdaug Chapter 451: Listen to what outsiders have to say
Chapter 451: Listen to what outsiders have to say
Chapter 451: Listen to what outsiders have to say
Moreover, they are not prepared to give up easily.
Because everyone knows that the demon race would not mobilize a million elite troops in such a grand manner for a few pieces of land on the edge of the eastern border that are not even enough to fill a tooth gap.
A catastrophe that will sweep across the entire Xuan Tian Realm may be quietly approaching.
This made Gu Heng realize the importance of cultivation even more deeply.
If you don't want to be swept up in the chaos of the world like an ant and then crushed, you have to hurry up and become stronger.
However, when Gu Heng last heard about the demon army, the situation seemed to be turning in favor of humanity... Several extraordinary forces in the Eastern Frontier prioritized selecting the remaining major forces, such as sects and families like Thousand Sound Valley and Heavenly Talisman Sect, to form a united front to jointly defend against the enemy!
It is said that the advance of the demon army has been slowed down.
Gu Heng thought of that girl, Liu Yu.
She is now the successor to the Valley Master of Thousand Sound Valley, but now is also the time for her to be trained.
Having some achievements in hand will make her position as the successor of the Valley Master more secure in the future.
The Liu family of that Yan Dynasty had naturally moved away long ago.
"Hehe, this demon army is indeed coming in with great force; many people are going to suffer..."
Jin Qian took a sip of tea.
Fleeing?
That kind of nonsense would be hard to fool even a ghost.
He certainly didn't believe that the master and apprentice would need to flee.
No matter how many millions the demon army numbered, they could be easily annihilated by a True Immortal with just a couple of moves, leaving not a single survivor. Thinking about this, Jin Qian became even more wary of Gu Heng's intentions.
This guy is most likely up to no good!
Of course, it's also possible that he didn't want to reveal his strength, so he chose to keep a low profile.
In fact, it wasn't just him; as far as Jin Qian knew, those bastards from "Xu Xian Tian Di" were also hiding behind the scenes, secretly manipulating the entire Xuan Tian Realm, never revealing their true forms.
Despite their elaborate scheme, the demon race still decided to attack humanity...
This is clearly not what those guys from "Virtual Immortal World" wanted to see.
It can only be said that the manipulation wasn't very effective.
Thinking about it this way, Jin Qian felt a little more at ease.
Those bastards, relying on their ability to obtain "immortal power," actually think they're the rulers of the Xuan Tian Realm. Seeing them get their comeuppance, no one in this desolate city is unhappy.
"Manager Jin, my master and I have decided to settle down in this desolate city. We'll probably see each other often in the future, so let's get to know each other first!"
I don't want to talk about these things about fleeing. We're going to start a new life here. Gu Heng poured tea for Jin Qian as a toast to him.
It seems like there isn't even a waiter in this Jin-manager's inn, even though it's such a beautiful place.
But the food was indeed delicious!
Jin Qian was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
"Are you planning to stay here permanently?"
“It’s quiet here, and we don’t like going to other places, so let’s just stay here!” Gu Heng said.
This place is absolutely perfect.
It's peaceful and sparsely populated, and war won't affect them for a while, so they can cultivate in peace!
Moreover, the environment here is indeed very lush and green.
Gu Heng couldn't understand why outsiders said this place was desolate.
He suspected that someone with ulterior motives was deliberately spreading rumors that the place was barren and desolate, making it seem sparsely populated and giving it a bad reputation.
"Very well... Since outsiders are willing to settle here, our desolate city naturally welcomes them!"
Jin Qian smiled on the surface, but in his heart, alarm bells were ringing like drums.
Will they come back to settle down?
This desolate city is not a place where outsiders can just come and go as they please.
There are so many secrets here. If it were affected by the Bewitching Illusion Array, this place should appear desolate and barren, a place no one would want to live in. Jin Qian felt that this young girl definitely thought so.
She is not very strong.
Therefore, the "Bewitching Illusion Array" must be useful to her.
But what her master saw was definitely a completely different scene!
Therefore, Jin Qian began to suspect what Gu Heng's purpose was. If it was good intentions, that would be fine, but if it was malicious... then he would have to be taught what it meant to be ruthless.
As for what these two, master and disciple, were really thinking... we'll see.
With that thought in mind, Jin Qian picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Then I'll congratulate you both in advance and wish you all the best here!"
"Thank you for your kind words, Manager Jin." Gu Heng smiled slightly.
……
Deep within the desolate city, in a certain courtyard, pavilions and rockeries are arranged in a well-organized manner, and garden corridors meander, exuding a sense of tranquility and luxury, giving people a sense of elegance and uniqueness.
The tables and chairs in the pavilion are all made of spirit wood, smooth as a mirror, with intricate carvings so delicate that they seem to refract various colors of light with just a slight shake.
A woman is sitting alone on a stone bench, holding a paintbrush, carefully depicting the fish playing in the pond.
A maid stood to one side, grinding ink and laying out paper for her.
"What brings you to such a refined mood today, Miss?"
Looking at the beautiful scenery of the lake, the maid couldn't help but ask.
"Having nothing else to do, I simply made a painting."
Yin Xueling answered calmly, her slender, jade-like fingers lightly picking up the brush.
"Although this place is small and not as grand as the 'Immortal Realm,' it is still a unique paradise. Unfortunately, time has passed, and if one continues to live here, no matter how beautiful it is, it will only make one weary." With that, she put down her pen.
The ink was not yet dry, but a lifelike picture of swimming fish had already been painted, a finishing touch that was quite beautiful.
It is truly a masterpiece.
"Miss's painting skills are becoming more and more exquisite!" the maid exclaimed. "If we talk about attaining enlightenment through painting, I'm afraid there is no one in the Xuan Tian Realm who can compare to you."
"Nothing is absolute, Xiaoqin."
"And you've forgotten my grandfather."
Yin Xueling shook her head. Then, she saw Yuan Chou pass by the courtyard gate and stood up with a smile: "Grandpa Yuan."
"Xue Ling, you just painted another beautiful painting. May I have a look?" Yuan Chou asked with a smile as he stepped into the room.
"of course."
Yin Xueling stood up and handed the scroll to Yuan Chou, a smile playing on her lips: "It's just a few casual strokes, nothing special." "...Good! Good!"
Yuan Chou took the painting, examined it carefully for a while, and became more and more fond of it. In the end, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.
"It has some of the charm of your grandfather's pen."
Hearing this, Yin Xueling's eyebrows gleamed with pride: "Grandpa Yuan is too kind. I only know a little bit, it's nothing to brag about."
"Xueling, humility is a virtue, but being too humble is hypocrisy. Don't underestimate yourself. I believe in you!"
Yuan Chou became happier and happier as he talked.
But he didn't come to find Yin Xueling, the junior, but to find that "elder".
"Girl, your grandfather shouldn't be painting, right?"
Yuan Chou still needed to ask beforehand.
Although Yin Rufeng, the "painter," is a refined and elegant person, he is not when he is painting. If you accidentally interrupt him, he will fly into a rage.
"No, Grandpa is quite free today. Is there something important you need to see him about?"
"It's nothing major, but I'll let you know first. Some outsiders have arrived in the desolate city, and they seem to be quite extraordinary. I need to consult Elder Hua to see how to proceed."
Yuan Chou's expression was solemn.
Before coming here, he first went to see "Old Master Shu" Si Chen, whose opinion was "I will listen to Old Yin".
Therefore, he hoped that he wouldn't hear Yin Rufeng spouting nonsense like "I'll listen to Si Chen."
But it's very possible.
"So what if some outsiders come?"
"With the illusion array in place, outsiders can't see the true appearance of this place, so what's there to worry about?"
Yin Xueling found it strange. This desolate city wasn't untouched by outsiders before.
Yuan Chou had guarded the city gate for many years, but she had never seen him so nervous, at least not in Yin Xueling's memory.
"This time, no ordinary person has come."
Yuan Chou stroked his beard: "There is someone whose strength I cannot even fathom. He is definitely a Celestial-level being. The Bewitching Illusion Array is useless against him."
That young man is very dangerous.
Regardless of whether he had malicious intent, his very existence already threatened the desolate city. Even if he accidentally exposed the desolate city, it might attract those bastards from the "Virtual Immortal World".
Those guys showed absolutely no mercy to the "traitors" they identified.
Of course, the desolate city doesn't have the strength to directly confront the "Immortal World" now, since it originated from there.
“Is that so…” Yin Xueling frowned her delicate eyebrows and pondered for a long time.
"Don't worry, your grandfather and I will handle this."
Yuan Chou patted her shoulder with a kind expression, then went to find Yin Rufeng.
"..."
Yin Xueling watched Yuan Chou leave.
Then she immediately pulled her maid, Xiaoqin, outside.
"Miss, where are you going?"
Yin Xueling paused, turned around, her eyes sparkling, and smiled gently.
His face was full of curiosity.
"Xiaoqin, every time outsiders come to this place, they are affected by the Bewitching Illusion Array and leave with disgusted looks. This time, we finally have someone who is not affected by the illusion array. Isn't that interesting?"
"You're not going to see that stranger, are you?!"
Xiaoqin was surprised. "That's right, I think, perhaps, he can tell me what kind of places are outside this desolate city?"
“My grandfather and his family, with their long beards, always say things like, ‘It’s extremely dangerous outside; going out would threaten the survival of the entire desolate city.’”
"Aren't you tired of hearing this?"
Yin Xueling's tone was soft and pleasant to listen to, but Xiaoqin trembled with fright and hurriedly said, "That outsider might be very dangerous!"
"Alright, don't worry, this is still a deserted city after all."
Yin Xueling's curiosity completely overwhelmed the so-called "earnest teachings".
It was rare to have an outsider who had seen through the illusionary formation of the desolate city. She felt that if she didn't go to see him, wouldn't it be even more pointless to stay here and stare at the pond while painting?
I want to see him!
Since birth, Yin Xueling has never seen what the world outside the desolate city is like.
Although she had heard what it was like outside, it was all from the people of the desolate city. They were able to leave occasionally, and they always said that it was very chaotic and dangerous outside.
But Yin Xueling wanted to hear what the people outside would say for themselves.