the next day.
Nearly thirty young monks gathered in Wangqi Mansion.
Originally, it was just a symbolic invitation to ten direct descendants of the aristocratic families and core disciples of the sect.
However, there are no special rules for this kind of 'communication' gathering. Everyone is inviting friends, and it is normal to bring companions with you.
Therefore, two people like Lu Ruiqi and Yang Fan who were not invited also followed.
As soon as he arrived at the scene, Yang Fan glanced at Wei Cen and determined the target. The appearance of the mask he wore matched the description of his cousin, and his cultivation level was also the same as what his cousin told him in the message - 'He may have been injured and fell to the third level of Qi Refining'.
This made him feel confident that Zhong Yan still didn't know that he was an insider.
"Hmph, I overestimated you. You are just a casual cultivator who relies on women. It is normal to not think carefully..."
Yang Fan smiled warmly and was determined to win the magical beast.
What also made the monks suspicious was that Yuan Ziyi also showed signs of wearing a mask on his face.
However, Yuan Ziyi's previous appearance was due to his 'transformation talent' and was mistaken for his true appearance. At this moment, his face had not changed, so they all thought that there was something ugly growing on his face and they were covering it up with their face.
Someone asked during the banquet: "Fellow Taoist Bai, how come you haven't seen fellow Taoist Yao and are in seclusion again?"
Bai Feifei said frankly with a smile: "My brother-in-law invited me to Qingyang. I don't know how long the training will take. Qingyang has been away for too long. Senior Sister Huilan will go and help take care of him for a while."
Others were just surprised that Zhong Yan could invite Yao Huilan.
Yang Fan, who was hiding his thoughts, became more and more certain that the spirit beast was among Zhong Yan and the others. Otherwise, why would the two foundation builders bring a third-level Qi practitioner to Mangdang Mountain, while the other two concubines were nowhere to be seen, apparently following them along.
Zhong Yan took the initiative to talk about setting off to Mangdang Mountain for training in two days, and asked if any fellow Taoists were going with him.
Several people said they also want to experience it, but they have other things to do and the time is to be determined.
Not long after the banquet started, Zhong Yan received a message from Yao Huilan. The three of them had arrived at Baiye City and would return to Qingyang in a few days by flying boat.
At a party, the guests and the host had a great time and dispersed.
The separation was about to take place, and with only two days left, Zhong Yan was furious with Bai Feifei, making her so happy that she gushed and rolled her eyes.
The third day.
Zhong Yan summoned several Taoist friends who were close to him and told them that something happened at home, so they changed their itinerary. Bai Feifei saw them off, and the four of them left the house without any disguise and headed to the Bada Hall.
Although Yang Fan and Lu Ruiqi were suspicious after learning the news, they didn't care, as long as the person didn't disappear suddenly.
Badadian Hall.
After bidding farewell to Bai Feifei, Zhong Yan paid a fee of one thousand spiritual stones per person and waited in line.
Yuan Ziyi sent a message and asked: "Husband, will they come after you?"
Zhong Yan sneered secretly: "Whatever, just chase him and kill him!"
Do you really think that you are still the little minion you once were and that you can do whatever you want?
When we arrived at Baiye City, the other party was also unfamiliar with the place, so it was impossible to gather too many monks at once.
The teleportation array is a circular platform with a radius of more than one foot, which is engraved with array patterns. It can teleport six people at the same time at a time.
It was the first time for Zhong Yan and the three of them to ride. After entering, when the formation was activated, the surroundings were filled with light, and then their vision went dark and they felt dizzy.
It lasted for nearly a quarter of an hour.
The three of them steadied their bodies, shook their dizzy heads to regain their composure, and looked around.
It is another hall with a relatively smaller space. Compared to Jingcheng, there are much fewer people. Apart from the staff, there are only two people waiting for the transfer on the platform more than ten meters away on the left.
One-way transmission, and the speed is not very fast.
Zhong Yan has read in ancient books that powerful large-scale teleportation arrays can not only teleport farther, but also take as short as a few breaths, almost in the blink of an eye.
He looked around and saw that Yuan Ziyi was okay, but his face was slightly red, while Wei Cen, who was at the third level of Qi Refining, had a pretty face and was pale, with his lips tightly pursed and a look of discomfort on his face.
"Are you okay?"
Zhong Yan asked, took out the elixir and drank it each. He walked towards the old man in front of him who had been waiting for a long time and handed over the certificate.
The inspection was successful and the three people left smoothly.
After walking on the street for about a stick of incense, I received a message from Bai Feifei. Two groups of monks were sent to Baiye City. They were two people and three people, hiding in the realm.
"Lu Su, let's wait and see, I won't let you enjoy it next time!"
Zhong Yan curled his lips. It was obvious that the five people were divided into two groups, that is, two groups of people from different camps.
Apart from Yangfan, the most likely person left is Lu Ruiqi.
Lu Ruiqi is a licker. Without Lu Su's permission, how could he dare to catch up without Lu Su's permission?
Yuan Ziyi: "Husband, I don't know how strong the opponent is. It would be safer to lead him to Qingyang and summon the shadow guards to besiege him."
Zhong Yan shook his head: "No, the men and horses we managed to raise won't be of much help and will be damaged."
"There is nothing to be afraid of Yang Fan and his group. What they want to guard against is you. You have shown yourself to the fourth level. At most, we can find one or two fifth levels to deal with you..."
And when it comes to a magical beast like Xiaohong, it is impossible for the other party to call in helpers who are much stronger than him.
Zhong Yan even suspected that he would only find his peers to contain Yuan Ziyi.
As for Lu Su... Zhong Yan's eyes flashed. If the other party didn't miss that dewy feeling, he would probably do something murderous and take the talisman back.
A master should be sent over.
However, she is only a girl who has not yet left the imperial court. Her realm is at the second level of foundation building. She cannot mobilize powerful beings within the family. Moreover, she has to be wary of complex competitive relationships within the family and is constrained.
The only thing to worry about is that the other party is looking for the unknown Palace of Eternal Life.
Overall, it's not a big problem.
I wandered around the city for an hour.
After Zhong Yan was summoned, he visited the Zhou family, the second family in Baiye City.
The first family in Baiye is the Xiahou family, which has a long history. Its strength is not weaker than that of Sun, Yan, and Lu in Jingcheng. It ranks among the top ten most powerful families in Yan State.
Zhou Yang, who has become the head of the family, went out to greet him in person. He held his hands and laughed heartily: "Yuan Daoyou and Zhong Daoyou are here to make the Zhou family shine. Yang is honored!"
He is tall, has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and has an upright face. We first met him in Zhuyuan. After three years, he has broken through from the sixth floor of the foundation to the later seventh floor.
"Brother Yangdao, long time no see!"
The three of them were led to a side hall living room. Zhou Yang couldn't help but look at Yuan Ziyi twice. He was obviously curious about why she wore a mask but her appearance remained unchanged.
After drinking tea and chatting for a while, Zhong Yan directly stated his purpose of coming, "Brother Yang, I want to occupy Qingyang. Please make it clear to Brother Tao in advance."
Zhou Yang was startled and his eyes flashed slightly.
Zhong Yan continued: "I have been friends with Yang Yanqing for many years, and I will communicate with him, but in the same city, friction will inevitably occur. At that time, I hope that the Zhou family will come forward to persuade or not intervene. I am willing to become an ally with Brother Tao , reach a cooperative relationship.”
"cooperate?"
Zhou Yang raised his eyebrows, not in a subordinate way.
He looked at Yuan Ziyi, looked at each other for a moment, pondered a little, and said with a smile: "Family competition is normal. How far the forces below can go depends on themselves. Whatever my good brother wants to do, he can do it."
Zhong Yan picked up the tea cup and said, "Thank you so much, Brother Dao."
Expected results.
Yang Yanqing just married an ordinary member of the Zhou family.
But standing behind him was Qifeng.
Which one is more important, simple and clear.
He didn't have to know anything about this matter, but he still went to the door to say it, which gave him enough face.
After a sumptuous banquet, the relationship between the two parties improved a lot.
…
Somewhere in the city.
Lu Ruiqi frowned after finding out the news, "Brother Ge, he won't ask someone from the Zhou family to escort him back, right?"
Lu Ge said nonchalantly: "Then follow us to Qingyang and wait until the Zhou family leaves before taking action."
Lu Ruiqi nodded: "As long as Yuan Zhiqing is fine, Qifeng won't care too much."
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