At the Yunshuang City Gate, the blue bricks are carved with exquisite patterns, which seem to tell ancient stories.
The traces of time and wind and frost have left deep marks on the city wall, witnessing the vicissitudes of this city.
"No deserter is allowed to step into the city!"
The guards carried out the orders seriously and resolutely, especially in recent days, checking everyone who came in and out most strictly.
No entry is allowed without an 'inner city pass' or road certificate.
"Why are the deserters not allowed to enter the city?"
"As the first sect of the Righteous Path, can't this huge city not even accommodate us?"
Angry questions came from the crowd, and their eyes were full of dissatisfaction and protest, emphasizing the word 'right way'.
Behind them, more desert people gathered, and as they followed, exhaustion and anger were written on their faces.
"Today, we are going to break in!"
Some of the strong men gathered in front of the city were carrying hoes, and some were carrying knives. The only thing they had in common was that they were all covered in mud and in a miserable state, as if they had escaped from a disaster.
However, the vague aura of cultivation is not as simple as ordinary people. If you investigate carefully, they are all casual cultivators, but their cultivation is low.
Even if there are soldiers showing off their power, the desert people want to break in without fear, showing their anger and resentment towards the right path!
For three days, they stayed outside the city and could only watch the people in the city living a peaceful life, while they were tortured outside and allowed to be destroyed by wind and rain.
Such a huge gap filled my heart with resentment.
unfair!
So unfair!
"If you guys had come forward earlier, why would we have to suffer so much?" came the sad voice of an elderly woman.
"quiet!"
The guard in charge of the city gate snorted coldly.
It's a pity that his words seemed weak and only human.
"presumptuous!"
At this moment, the Tianling outer disciple who was responsible for guarding finally came down from the city gate and shouted: "If you want to cause trouble, don't blame us for being rude!"
"We are the disciples of Tianling Holy Land. Who gave you the courage to break into the city gate? Is it because you don't want to live?"
An aura that makes mortals tremble emerged, and it was guarded by a Tianling disciple from the Yun Qi Realm and an enlightened Spiritual Realm, which was considered to have considerable combat power.
However, those slaughtering pigs and those casual cultivators who were tainted with murderous aura were not afraid.
Someone roared, his eyes red.
"We people in the wilderness have been tortured by monsters and suffered terribly. We finally got here. Now we are not allowed to enter the city. Could it be that you see us in poverty and oppress us?"
Someone took the lead, and they naturally agreed and criticized.
The crowd was excited and filled with indignation.
"Everything has not yet been investigated clearly, so don't make random claims! If the disaster is found out, we will definitely allow people to take refuge in the city! Otherwise, if someone uses this matter to chaos the city, wouldn't it be bad for our sect's reputation!"
The Kailing Realm disciple said in a deep voice.
These words fell upon the crowd of onlookers in the city behind, causing quite a stir.
"What disaster?"
"I don't know, I'm afraid Yun Lingzong is also investigating."
There are fixed notices in each area of the city, which describe in detail the turbulent events in various parts of the Holy State, and they are also open to ordinary people in the city.
However, there have been no notices about any special events in recent days. Either they have not been investigated yet, or they are planned to be ignored.
"...."
The crowd outside the city gate is still commotion.
"Hmph! Our Tianling Holy Land has given out porridge and relief, and you are still messing around here?!"
The sound is not loud, but it can reach everyone's ears.
They all looked towards the source of the sound.
I saw the oncoming girl with her hands on her hips and said angrily: "You bunch of ungrateful people, you have ignored our good deeds and still dare to make trouble!"
"That's right, Sister Qin is right!" The little fat man raised his fist and boldly agreed.
Although Lord Jianjiu was not as aggressive as her, his brows were furrowed and his expression was slightly gloomy.
Hearing this, the people in the wasteland who originally followed the clamor fell silent. After all, what Qin Xiaoyu said was the truth, and they had indeed received the favor of Tianling Holy Land's porridge.
On the other hand, the casual cultivator at the front of the crowd had a look of displeasure on his face: "Ah, giving out porridge and relief! Then why not today? And why can't we go to the city to take shelter from the wind and rain, but let us fend for ourselves? Giving out porridge and relief is just to gain fame."
"That's right, it's all about fame and reputation."
Several scattered people echoed in agreement, casting condemning glances at Qin Xiaoyu.
"you!"
Qin Xiaoyu finally saw the signs.
These people are obviously here to cause trouble!
Qin Xiaoyu immediately snorted: "Huh! Who are you? Why do you say that Tianling Holy Land is just trying to gain fame? How dare you slander our Tianling Holy Land! You..."
"Have you never thought about the consequences?"
Qin Xiaoyu scolded angrily, and just as he took a step forward to release his pressure, he was interrupted by a voice from behind, causing Jian Jiujun and Qin Xiaoyu to stop in their tracks.
"Grandmaster..." Qin Xiaoyu turned around and saw Jiang Yunyi, and wanted to call out happily, but before she could finish her call, she was knocked on the head by Jiang Yunyi and stopped abruptly.
He doesn't want to be called old.
Besides, being called 'Uncle Patriarch' will inevitably attract attention.
"Well!"
Qin Xiaoyu rubbed her head in grievance. After all, she had just been protecting the reputation of Tianling Holy Land. How could Uncle Grandmaster be willing to do it! ?
She originally wanted to complain to Lu Ningshuang, but she felt that she was asking for trouble, so she could only stand there glumly, staring at her round eyes, like a resentful woman.
Jian Jiujun and Lei Qiyuan looked at each other, shrugged and stepped away.
Jiang Yunyi pulled Lu Ningshuang over and looked at the casual cultivators who were fanning the flames. In an instant, countless cold lights shot out, like blades, which was terrifying.
How can Tianling Holy Land be allowed to be slandered and slandered at will?
He was dressed in white and looked like he was riding on the wind. His extraordinary temperament stunned the onlookers around him.
"Bullying me, Yun Ling... there's no one at the outer gate?!" Jiang Yunyi paused, his voice soft but full of murderous intent.
His eyes were too sharp, and his power was even more frightening. Even Tianling's outer disciples were surprised. They looked at Jiang Yunyi and pondered for a long time.
They knew a lot about Jiang Yunyi!
........
At this moment.
The casual cultivators in the crowd, after realizing something was wrong with Jiang Yunyi, wanted to quietly retreat behind the crowd.
not simple!
This person is definitely not simple!
It's a pity that Jiang Yunyi has always been watching, and his eyes are full of coldness. He deliberately fanned the flames and tried to take the lead in making trouble. How could they be allowed to leave?
"Want to leave?"
The moment Jiang Yunyi finished speaking, Tian Ling's outer disciples also reacted quickly and immediately jumped to block everyone's way, with overwhelming momentum.
Jiang Yunyi was very pleased to see this, and thought that just taking contribution points and doing nothing would be fishing in troubled waters.
The task of guarding the city gate is a good job. He will be replaced after one month. During this period, he is not allowed to leave his post without authorization. Otherwise, all his contribution points will be deducted and his status will be directly reduced to a handyman disciple.
But even so, just lying on the city wall will earn contribution points, which is extremely easy.
Buzz!
The instigators of the casual cultivators immediately took out their magical weapons when the matter was revealed, turned into streams of light and retreated quickly, fearing that they would be killed on the spot if they were too slow.
"Stop them!"
"We must not let these little ones escape!"
The guards yelled and waved their spears to sweep away, but after all, they were beyond the reach of ordinary people. Their figures were like phantoms, escaping gracefully.
Seeing that the road back was blocked, in an instant, a group of casual cultivators changed direction and swarmed towards Jiang Yunyi and others, trying to break into the city and wait for an opportunity to leave among the crowd.
Jiang Yunyi glanced at the casual cultivators who were rushing over. He really didn't know whether to call them stupid or ignorant.
"snort!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yunyi, who was hunting in white, snorted coldly, let go of Lu Ningshuang's hand, and wanted to suppress it himself, but as soon as he made a move, Lu Ningshuang hugged him back.
Jiang Yunyi glanced at the warmth and softness in confusion.
There was a cold and arrogant murderous intention in her beautiful eyes, as if she was going to draw her sword and kill someone at the slightest disagreement.
Lu Ningshuang held him firmly in her arms, not giving him a chance to struggle. Her arms around his waist tightened, as if to remind Jiang Yunyi not to move!
Jiang Yunyi understood that as a sect of the Holy Lord, he should be angry when he was so slandered and slandered.
but......
Why are you strangling him so tightly? ?
Jiang Yunyi felt the restraint on her waist and was secretly annoyed. Unfortunately, she couldn't break it off or push it away. She was just like a scoundrel!
Jiang Yunyi struggled to break away from Lu Ningshuang's arms, but Lu Ningshuang did not move at all, staring coldly at the people in front of him who were ready to move.
With a calm look on her face, she raised her hand and flicked her fingers beside Jiang Yunyi without saying a word. Wherever she passed, a white line was destroyed, and the biting cold wind directly stopped the casual cultivators.
Suddenly, the crowd fell silent.
Under the power of the guards and Tianling disciples.
In the shape of a dove, birds gather and animals disperse.
Jiang Yunyi stared blankly, his chance to take action... was gone?
Immediately afterwards, many Tianling disciples emerged from behind, obviously as reinforcements. There were more than ten people, staring at the casual cultivators with eager eyes, and the cold light on the edge of the magic weapon flickered.
The situation was settled, Jiang Yunyi said sarcastically in his habitual way: "Now that you know this city is under the jurisdiction of Tian Ling, you still dare to provoke. Do you really think you are idiots and we don't dare to take action?"
"you!"
Hearing Jiang Yunyi's taunt, the leader of the casual cultivators turned pale and became furious.
Jiang Yunyi said again: "What are you? You know that there is a tiger in the mountain, but you still go up there, and you don't have the strength to go up. What else is it to be an idiot? Could it be that you want to blackmail us and ask for compensation to cure your brain? Then you are not too much of an example of failure. success."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Lu Ningshuang and said, "Am I right?"
Lu Ningshuang lowered her eyes, looked at him who was already in her arms obediently, and nodded: "Yes."
Five hundred years ago, Jiang Yunyi and Lu Ningshuang went down the mountain to practice. Even though the other party knew that they were Tianling disciples and wanted to kill people and gain goods, they were easily killed.
Whenever this happens, Jiang Yunyi will make such sarcastic remarks to relieve his confusion.
How can he not be annoyed when he confronts someone head-on even though he knows he can't afford to offend him? And it happens every time next to Jiang Yunyi?
rear.
Qin Xiaoyu could only see Lu Ningshuang's back and muttered: "I always feel that Uncle Grandmaster is not like Grandma Grandma's generation, but more like our generation?"
"Yeah, I think so too." Lei Qiyuan raised his hand in agreement, and what his uncle said just now was exactly what he was thinking.
Unfortunately, he didn't dare to say it.
Lord Jian Jiu was silent, with some disappointment in his eyes. He thought he would see Jiang Yunyi take action, but unexpectedly it was the Holy Master.
However, he also benefited a lot. After all, what Lu Ningshuang used was the inner body-holding technique. This method was extremely difficult to understand. If he could learn it in the future, he would have another way to save his life.
........
Several casual cultivators who fanned the flames have been detained by the outer disciples. As for where they were sent, Jiang Yunyi did not know.
Return to the outer courtyard.
Jiang Yunyi saw that Qin Xiaoyu was always angry, and knowing the reason, he laughed and said: "Next time, don't call me Grandmaster Uncle in front of outsiders, I'm not that old."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Ningshuang aside and asked, "Is that so?"
"Um."
Jiang Yunyi smiled with satisfaction. Five hundred years ago, Lu Ningshuang listened to his words, but now things are different. Now that he has finally regained the feeling he once had, Jiang Yunyi doesn't want to let it go.
"Uncle Grandmaster, but you are not of the same generation as our Grandfather and Sister Holy Master?" Qin Xiaoyu was confused.
"This...it's a long story."
Speaking of which, Lu Ningshuang is really an old cow eating young grass.
Although Lu Ningshuang is the old cow, young Jiang Yunyi can't afford to be embarrassed, so he chooses to ignore it.
Jiang Yunyi coughed lightly and said: "In short, you have to change your words in front of outsiders."
Qin Xiaoyu looked at Jiang Yunyi's seemingly ageless face and said, "What do you call me brother?"
"?"
"Wait a minute, Sister Holy Lord! Me! I was joking, I was wrong!"
Before Jiang Yunyi could speak, Lu Ningshuang had already carried her into the house, obviously planning to close the door and train others.
Jiang Yunyi shrugged and smiled, ignoring Lu Ningshuang. It was good to know the importance anyway.
Lei Qiyuan looked at the house carefully, feeling that Sister Qin's screams could be heard in his ears.
"And you?"
It wasn't until he turned around that he saw Jiang Yunyi looking at him. After hesitating for a long time, he said, "Then... I call you godfather?"
Jiang Yunyi: "......"
To be honest, Lei Qiyuan thought that the Patriarch Uncle and the Holy Master were husband and wife, so there must be something to eat with them.
Jiang Yunyi didn't think much and refused directly.
On the other hand, Lord Jianjiu answered without asking: "Master!"
He had long wanted to become Jiang Yunyi's disciple, but unfortunately he never had the chance to say so. Now that he had the opportunity, how could he miss it?
"I don't accept disciples."
Jiang Yunyi waved his hand and refused. Now he is worried about his own cultivation. If he accepts a disciple, wouldn't it make matters worse!
In the end, Jiang Yunyi decided on his own: "Forget it, you should call me teacher. I am similar to Master and can also teach Taoism."
Half an hour passed.
Qin Xiaoyu spoke with a smile and left the room crying.
........
That night.
Lu Ningshuang sat at the table and patted his leg to signal him, but Jiang Yunyi naturally knew what it meant, but ignored him.
"I told you I would hug you tonight."
"You've already hugged me! At the gate of the city."
"You just say a few words and I agree."
"What are you doing? You need a reward for this, are you a kid?"
"yes."
Jiang Yunyi: "......"
Lu Ningshuang was beside the candlelight, with a soft glow on her cold and stunning face.
She glanced at Jiang Yunyi and continued: "Come here, I'll tell you what you want to know."
Jiang Yunyi looked at the legs tightly wrapped in clothes. Even if he couldn't see them, he could still vaguely see their outlines.
He hesitated for a moment, then pursed his lips and said, "You can only come and hug me, and you don't want me to sleep."
If you let him sit over, wouldn't he look more like a child than Lu Ningshuang?
Obviously, his reason is greater than his curiosity.
Hearing this, Lu Ningshuang was quite fond of him.
But when she was sitting by the bed, she naturally grabbed Jiang Yunyi's wrist, pulled him into her arms, and held him on her lap.
"?"
"You said, I'll come and hug you."
Jiang Yunyi tried to break free, but failed without any suspense.
In front of her, any resistance is in vain.
Jiang Yunyi could only endure the shame, gritted his teeth and said: "Speak!"
Soon, he learned from Lu Ningshuang that those casual cultivators were from an alliance called the "Anti-Immortal Alliance".
The members are all casual cultivators who specialize in instigating many forces in an attempt to disturb the purity of various sects, and then take advantage of the opportunity to seek benefits and expand.
It's a pity that they all ended in failure, and their background was not as good as that of the small sect.
This made Jiang Yunyi wonder: "If this is the case, why didn't the Immortal Sect take action to destroy it?"
"Yun Yi, we continue to receive free labor, why should we destroy it?" Lu Ningshuang said.
Hearing this, Jiang Yunyi understood.
It seems that those casual cultivators who were detained were not simply imprisoned. You must know that each immortal sect controls at least a dozen spiritual mines, let alone the Tianling Holy Land.
Speaking of this, Jiang Yunyi asked again: "Those deserters..."
Lu Ningshuang explained this to Jiang Yunyi: "I have made the Holy State prosperous, but I cannot keep every place peaceful forever.
If a serious situation does occur, I will send elders to deal with it. If it cannot be solved, I will be the one to solve it, but only to solve the source of the matter.
Before that, if the monsters were caused to run rampant, either an inner disciple would receive the task or they would solve it themselves. Obviously, they were very unlucky and could not wait for the inner disciples. "
"I understand, but what about entering the city?"
"A person without any value is unnecessary." Lu Ningshuang explained the facts calmly.
"Lu Ningshuang, how do you know they are worthless?" Jiang Yunyi frowned and wanted to get up, but she held her back.
"There is an unwritten rule in Yunshuang City. All barren people and refugees who come here are not allowed to enter the city at will. They will give porridge for seven days, and they will not be held responsible after seven days."
"so what?"
Lu Ningshuang didn't answer, but asked: "Yun Yi, what will you do if you don't have food to eat?"
"Of course I'll look for it."
"But they don't have it. They're not waiting for charity, but they're also waiting for death. What's the value?"
Jiang Yunyi didn't say anything after hearing this, but let him do what he did. Thinking of himself, he reluctantly raised his head, looked at her and asked: "Lu Ningshuang, I don't seem to be of much value. Even if I die, you still let me work alive?" Well?"
The courtyard was quiet, with only the night wind blowing in the woods.
The wind blowing in the room swayed the red candle flame, and the luster in Lu Ningshuang's eyes flickered.
"Your value lies in me."
