The door of the retreat room slowly opened, and Li Shuidao walked out of the door and felt the sunshine from the outside, which was a long-lost warmth.
The sun shone on his slightly pale face, and he squinted his eyes slightly, as if he was adapting to this familiar yet unfamiliar world.
The scene in the courtyard was different from the past. There was a sense of desolation in the air, as if even the wind had stopped.
Why didn't Wan'er come to pick her up?
Li Shuidao frowned slightly, feeling uneasy in his heart.
He turned around and walked towards his bedroom with light steps. He touched the door lock with his finger, and the door lock fell by itself. The wooden door opened with a creak, and the dusty air rushed into his face.
The house was covered in dust and had obviously not been cleaned for a long time.
There were no valuables in the bedroom, just a change of clean clothes, all piled in the closet.
Opening the closet, dozens of items of clothing were still there. To the monks, these items were worthless and no one would steal them.
Li Shuidao stretched out his hand and pressed on these clothes. The space fluctuated and flashed, and dozens of clothes disappeared.
Now his virtual realm covers millions of acres and can store any dead object, which is much more convenient than a storage bag.
No one cleans their own room?
Could it be that this Miaodanfang has been abandoned?
How long have you been in seclusion?
Three months, half a year, or one year?
Li Shuidao was even more confused. He walked slowly to the kitchen, where there was also silence. The fire has long been extinguished, and the pots and pans are lying there quietly, seeming to tell a silent loneliness.
The entire Miaodanfang was shrouded in a strange atmosphere, as if it had been forgotten by time.
Li Shuidao felt increasingly uneasy.
Just at this moment, he heard footsteps.
The person who came was a monk from the city lord's palace. He was wearing green clothes and had a carefully trimmed mustache. He looked very energetic. There was an alertness in his eyes.
"Senior Li, the city lord invites you." The monk invited with a smile on his face.
A trace of doubt flashed in Li Shuidao's eyes, and he immediately asked: "I just came out of seclusion, and the city lord already knew about it?"
The monk's lips curled up slightly, revealing an enigmatic smile: "In Xiantu City, the Lord of the City is omnipresent and omniscient."
Li Shuidao was silent for a moment, his eyes deep. He knew that everything about him was under Wei Qiankun's nose, and it was impossible to run away now, so he nodded.
"Senior Li, please come with me." The monk cupped his hands and said, then it turned into a ray of light and flew into the sky.
Li Shuidao followed closely behind, also stepping into the void.
In the fairy city, flying at will is not allowed. This is an act that offends the city lord, but since the city lord invites it, this is not an exception.
The two of them flew to the sky above Xiantu City.
At this time, the entire fairy city was in full view. There are tall buildings, vast mansions and beautiful buildings, creating a prosperous scene.
Nothing has changed...
Only Miaodanfang has been abandoned.
"Senior Li, please come this way." The monk shouted softly, and he turned into a ray of light and fell into the courtyard of a huge building.
Li Shuidao followed closely behind, landing firmly in the courtyard with his feet on the ground.
In the courtyard, there are several towering ancient trees and swaying green bamboos, and a fresh breath blows towards your face. In a corner of the courtyard, a maid was carefully taking care of a white horse. The white horse's body is like jade and its hair is soft. Judging from its breed, it is exactly the prairie Pegasus in Tuoba Wan'er's virtual realm.
"The Lord of the City is waiting for you in the reception room." The monk led the way.
Li Shuidao nodded slightly and followed the monk towards the living room.
His eyes fell on the white horse, and he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart.
At this time, Li Shuidao finally knew what the old man Hei Hu meant.
Tuoba Wan'er's danger did not come from Jin Yunhe at all, but from the person she trusted.
Li Shuidao narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes as gloomy as water.
In the reception room, Venerable Qianyuan Wei Qiankun has been waiting for a long time.
He was wearing a brocade robe, smiling, and had a majestic yet friendly temperament.
"Li Shuidao, you are finally here." Wei Qiankun stood up to greet him, with a hint of joy in his voice.
Li Shuidao cupped his hands and said, "How dare you hesitate when the Lord of Wei City summons you."
The two of them sat host and guest, and Wei Qiankun sighed softly: "The journey of cultivation is extremely difficult. Xiantu City is currently short of talents. It is really a great blessing for the city that Li Xiaoyou can break through the pass and advance to the third level."
Speaking of this, Wei Qiankun said with a smile: "I invite you to come this time because I hope you can join Xiantu City. I intend to ask you to serve as the deputy city lord and assist me in managing Xiantu City. I don't know what you think. how?"
Hearing this, Li Shuidao didn't seem to be surprised. He was silent for a moment and then asked, "How long have I been in seclusion?"
Wei Qiankun was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Li Shuidao to ask this suddenly, so he was silent for a moment and said, "More than half a year."
"Have you been in seclusion for so long... No wonder..." Li Shuidao sighed: "I wonder if City Lord Wei can tell Li where the other two deputy group leaders of your city, Xie Qingyan and Tuoba Wan'er, are now?"
Wei Qiankun frowned, then forced a smile and explained: "The two of them have gone to Penglai Xianhai to find the location of Xiantu Ancient City. This trip is full of dangers, and they are also thinking about the future of Xiantu City. I’m afraid I won’t be back in a short time.”
"Oh... I originally wanted to say goodbye to Wan'er, but I didn't expect... I can only do it later." Li Shuidao said with a bit of regret.
"The ancient city of Penglai was submerged in the sea. The specific location is difficult to find, but I believe they will come back." Wei Qiankun said slowly.
"Yes... I believe it too." Li Shuidao nodded, and then said apologetically: "Lord City Lord, I, Li Shuidao, will bear in mind your importance. But I'm afraid you don't know something. I am originally from the Five Poison Sect. The adopted son-in-law of the Lan family, my soul lamp has long been left in the Lan family. In order to break through to the third level, I have been traveling for six years. The last time I left the Immortal Path Secret Realm, the old man with the black gourd invited me to leave with him, but At that time, I was focused on breaking through, and wanted to wait until my realm was stable before making a decision. Now, I have successfully broken through, and it’s time to return to the sect.”
"Did you leave the soul lamp in the Five Poison Sect?" Wei Qiankun showed a look of surprise. His elegant face showed a look of struggle at first, and then turned into regret.
He sighed softly: "I see... This is a pity."
Li Shuidao stood up and clasped his fists and said, "I was able to successfully advance to the third level, thanks to the Tianji meteorite presented by the Lord of the City. It is a great kindness that Li will never forget."
Wei Qiankun waved his hand and smiled calmly: "Such a trivial matter is nothing to worry about. You're welcome, little friend."
"Li must remember the kindness of the city lord. I will definitely visit Xiantu City again one day to appreciate your kindness." After saying this, Li Shuidao bowed deeply, and then turned into a ray of light and disappeared into the fairyland. Over the city.
(End of chapter)
