As the city lord of an important town in the west of Xuanwu Continent, Situ Tianxing stayed in Loulan City all year round. He did not need to personally lead his men to the mountains and forests to eliminate bandits, nor did he need to worry about being annexed by other holy places.
Because of the protection provided by Tianyun Holy Land, Loulan City has been quiet for thousands of years.
A few days ago, the elders of Snowfield Holy Land brought their disciples to cause trouble, but in the end they were solved by the headmaster of Tianyun Holy Land. This was good news for him.
Regarding the tragedy of the Chen family in Loulan City a few days ago, even as the city lord, he chose to lie down without the Chen family coming to complain.
In his opinion, the owner of the suffering could not be found, and the leader of the Holy Land did not send any inquiries, so he was naturally happy to be in peace.
However, just when he thought that the matter was over and had nothing to do with him, he received another message from his subordinates.
It was yesterday afternoon that an assassination occurred on the streets in the west of Loulan City.
"Then what?"
Situ Tianxing looked at Master Song Qianshan behind him and frowned and asked: "Have you found out the results in the end? Are they too courageous? They don't even take me, the City Lord's Mansion, seriously?"
Master Song Qianshan chuckled: "I didn't expect that the two killers sent out were killed on the spot, and no bodies were left after the fire."
Situ Tianxing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "They have met a ruthless person. Let me tell you, I would like to meet that guy."
Song Qianshan shook his head: "It is said that just after noon, there were no witnesses to the incident. It seems that only they know who it is..."
As if afraid that Situ Tianxing would not believe it, Song Qianshan continued: "It is said that less than half an hour after the secret incident occurred, the Wang family's troops rushed to the current home...the fire on the carriage could not be put out... ..”
"Isn't this retribution coming too soon?"
Situ Tianxing looked at him and smiled lightly, and said, "Loulan City should also have a different voice."
While he was talking, a guard's announcement came from outside the living room: "Sir, there are disciples from Tianyun Mountain visiting!"
"Is there someone coming from Tianyun Mountain?" Situ Tianxing was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Don't be stunned, please come quickly."
After speaking, he looked at the master and said, "This...the wind from Yunshan finally blew into Loulan today?"
The master frowned and replied: "Master, take a look first, don't make a decision in a hurry."
While the two were discussing, Li Xiuyuan, dressed in white, followed the guard into the living room.
Looking at Situ Tianxing who was sitting on the throne, he cupped his hands and said, "Li Xiuyuan, a disciple of Tianyun Mountain, pays homage to the Lord of the City."
Situ Tianxing looked at the young man who was brought in by the guards with a smile, waved his hand and said, "Young Master is from Tianyun Mountain? I don't know which venerable master he studied under?"
Li Xiuyuan was slightly surprised and replied: "Master Zhufeng Yuzun, I wonder if the city lord has ever met him?"
Situ Tianxing was greatly surprised when he heard this, and he opened his mouth and said, "Didn't it mean that Yu Zun never accepts disciples, and she is the only one in the entire Bamboo Peak?"
"I don't know what happened before." Li Xiuyuan explained softly: "Since I came down, Master has accepted three disciples."
Situ Tianxing sighed, covering up the look of shock at the bottom of his eyes, and said, "I wonder what you are doing when you go to Loulan City this time? Is the headmaster always good?"
"Well, I'm not the disciple of the headmaster." Li Xiu looked at him and replied quietly, then casually took out the letter written by Meng Shentong and handed it over.
At this time, Master Song Qianshan had already asked the maid to serve Li Xiuyuan spiritual tea. After all, this was a genuine disciple from Tianyun Mountain, and even the Lord of the City should not neglect him.
Situ Tianxing did not reply, but opened Meng Shentong's letter and read it carefully. After a while, he frowned, looked at Li Xiuyuan and sighed leisurely.
Following the silence of the city lord, the master and Li Xiuyuan also fell silent.
Li Xiuyuan was not in a hurry, he just held the tea cup in his hand and tasted it quietly.
Now that he has stepped into the city lord's mansion, as long as the city lord is not an accomplice in the Chen family's annihilation case, he can talk about it, even if it means asking for a huge price, and he can pay the money back on the spot.
At least before he goes there, he must reach an agreement with the city lord.
In this way, even if one day I have to leave Tianyun Mountain, it will still be a place where I can stay.
After being silent for a long time, Situ Tianxing looked up at the pale young man in front of him and couldn't help but said: "Are you representing Tianyun Mountain on this trip or..."
Li Xiuyuan smiled, leaned lazily on the chair, and quietly looked at the master sitting beside him without speaking.
Situ Tianxing was startled for a moment, then waved to the maid and the master who were standing aside. Within a moment, only the two of them were left sitting opposite each other in the huge living room.
Li Xiuyuan looked at him and said: "This matter has nothing to do with Tianyun Mountain. It is just a transaction with the Lord of the City. It will not affect anyone else..."
Situ Tianxing was stunned, looked at him and said with a smile: "You? Why do you make this deal with me?"
In his opinion, seeing that this young man is just a mortal who has not even condensed his spiritual veins, why should he talk to him about the deal in Loulan City?
Li Xiuyuan looked at him and said quietly: "On behalf of Tianyun Mountain, I won four competitions in the Snowfield Holy Land. With my two masters, I was able to destroy the genius of the Snowfield Holy Land... Is this enough? ?”
"If I hadn't beaten away the genius of Snowfield Holy Land, Loulan City would have to obey the orders of Snowfield Holy Land in the next ten years, or even more years..."
Li Xiuyuan smiled and said: "Which is better, Tianyun Mountain or Snowfield Holy Land? I believe that the Lord of the City will make his own judgment. I don't need to explain too much here."
Loulan City is an important place in the west. Situ Tianxing naturally understands this truth. For thousands of years, he has always been disgusted with the Snowfield Holy Land, both as the city lord and as the merchant here.
If Yunshan really loses the jurisdiction of Loulan City to the Snowfield Holy Land on this day, I am afraid that many merchants in the city will flee after hearing the news.
He, the city lord, is naturally the most aware of this consequence, because with the support of Tianyun Mountain, no one dares to be disrespectful to him even if vendors from the Snowfield Holy Land have come here over the years.
A dignified city lord is sandwiched between two holy lands, which is why he is unwilling to obey the orders of the Snowfield Holy Land.
By then, all the major merchants in the city will have fled. What kind of fortune will he have if he, the city lord, stays here? What's the point?
He just couldn't make up his mind after reading Meng Shentong's letter, but after hearing Li Xiuyuan's words, he was moved. If an agreement other than the two holy places could be reached...
For him, the city lord, there is no loss, and maybe he can get a lot of benefits from it.
After some weighing, I finally made up my mind.
He smiled and said, "I can't avenge the Chen family, nor can I disclose the hidden secrets. After all, I want to maintain the stability of Loulan City, and the merchants need a stable and prosperous place."
From Situ Tianxing's point of view, no matter how many people in the Chen family have died, as long as the Chen family does not stand up, he, as the city lord, will not be able to cause trouble for a certain family.
After all, the so-called evidence means that there is no evidence.
No one would put the evidence out in the open. Whenever there were some clues, a fire or a winter snow would erase all traces.
Whether he was cooperating with Tianyun Mountain or the young man in front of him, there was no way he could serve as his opponent's iron-blooded cannon fodder.
All he can do is stand on the shore and watch the scenery when something big happens.
The Huoshao Mountain opposite has nothing to do with my city lord's mansion.
Li Xiuyuan looked at Situ Tianxing and said quietly: "A gentleman's quotation will not last ten years. Even if you wait for a hundred years, it is worth it. I just need the city lord's help."
"What's the deal?" Situ Tianxing gradually smiled when he saw the value of Tianyun Mountain that Li Xiuyuan had put down.
"Help me build a stone wall on top of the ruins of the Chen family, and then circle a courtyard... I said that the city lord's palace sold this land to me in order to maintain public order..."
Yesterday's killer only knew Shura wearing a black mask, and didn't know that he also had an identity in Tianyun Mountain.
Building a small courtyard on the ruins of the Chen family is a relatively safe thing for both Situ Tianxing and the Chen family.
Naturally, the enemy would not dare to build a house on top of the ruins of the Chen family. Loulan City is so big, I believe no one would want to get in trouble with this.
After thinking about it, since he didn't leave so quickly, he would no longer be short of money when he returned from the Snowy Mountains.
Living in Loulan City for a few years, firstly, I can track down the murderer of the Chen family, and secondly, I can keep an eye on the family business for my junior sister.
Thinking of Chen Mengsheng who died on the top of Tianhuang Mountain, Li Xiuyuan said silently to himself: "I tried my best to help you."
Situ Tianxing couldn't help laughing when he heard this. After all, this matter was nothing to him. With a little effort, he got back the favor of the elder of Tianyun Mountain. This was the result he wanted.
Li Xiuyuan smiled, took out a space ring, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Situ Tianxing.
After a long while, he said softly: "This is what the teacher gave me... If it's not enough, please give me the money, Lord City Lord. When I come back from the snow mountain ruins... I'll settle the account with you."
Situ Tianxing was startled and put away the space ring without looking at it, then took a black iron sign and placed it on the table.
Said: "Are you going to the ruins deep in the Snowy Mountains? I happen to have a piece of evidence here. This guy Ouyang Chongming gave it to me... You also know where to find such a monk in the city lord's mansion. ?”
Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly and put away the iron cards on the table.
This is a good thing worth hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones. Maybe he can sell it for a good price. After all, building a yard requires a lot of spiritual stones.
It was not enough to rely on the killers he had robbed for eight years from Tianhuang Mountain first.
Thinking of this, he silently took a jar of spiritual wine and put it on the table, and said with a smile: "I only brewed this in the spring. If the Lord of the City can keep the yard in order, I will give you a jar every year from now on."
When Situ Tianxing heard the words, he couldn't help but slap it away and smell it. Suddenly his face turned cold, and a strange feeling appeared in the corner of his eyes and eyebrows, and then he couldn't help laughing.
Then he smiled and said: "If you open a wine shop in Loulan City, it would be a good choice."
Li Xiuyuan's expression remained unchanged and he said calmly: "I don't know how to open a wine shop, otherwise I would be exhausted."
"What about wine like this..." Situ Tianxing couldn't help but ask.
"Of course I won't sell it. Sir, you won't sell me out. I will only brew some for myself and give it away to others."
What a joke, if Situ Tianxing hadn't brought out the iron plate of Snowfield Holy Land, no matter how much money he paid, he wouldn't have brought out the newly brewed spiritual wine.
Seeing Situ Tianxing's confused look, Li Xiuyuan could only smile bitterly and said, "I'm afraid of trouble, really."
When Situ Tianxing heard this, he couldn't help laughing. He looked at him and said, "Don't worry about this. Do you have any drawings for your yard? I promise that you can live in it when you come back from the Snowy Mountains."
Li Xiuyuan looked at him and smiled. He took out a drawing and put it on the table. He smiled and said, "This is what the stone wall looks like. I want every piece to be carved with such patterns."
At this point, he sighed and said: "As for the yard, don't make it too big, keep it low-key, and adults can take care of it."
Situ Tianxing just glanced at the patterns on the drawing and slammed the table: "This matter is taken care of by me, don't worry!"
Li Xiuyuan shook his head, took another jar of spiritual wine and put it on the table, and said with a smile: "How about a drink at noon?"
"Haha, let's have a drink. Master happens to be here too. I'll leave this matter to him in the future."
"So, I'm causing trouble to you sir... I want to plant some apricot trees in the yard, and I'll use the petals to make wine..."
"It's just an apricot tree. It's too simple."
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