When Mu Qing and his party returned to Wushuang Inn, it was just dark, and it was the busiest time in the lobby of the inn. However, when they walked into the lobby, the original lively atmosphere was gone, and everyone looked in their direction.
A handsome man with a slim figure walked up to Mu Qing with a smile. The owner of the inn followed him respectfully and whispered, "It's them."
"Shen Ze, the commander of the City Lord's Mansion, has met the senior Dao Sect and fellow Daoists."
Shen Ze's attitude was very sincere, and when he announced his identity, the atmosphere in the inn, which had been silent for a while, suddenly became heated. Mu Qing faintly heard some people saying excitedly, "He is really Shen Ze," and suddenly understood the atmosphere just now. The change is because of the person in front of me.
"Commander Shen, I am Zhe Qing. My two uncles have been in seclusion for too long and are not used to communicating with others. Please forgive me," Mu Qing said.
Tantai Xuan and Tantai Mingyu nodded lightly.
They were originally the top leaders of Sanxian Island, and their aura of powerful people made Shen Ze not have the slightest suspicion. He bowed to the two of them seriously, made a barrier, and said to everyone: "Shen Ze is here to accept the city lord. As requested, she was originally going to invite you all to a banquet in the city lord's palace in person, but she sustained some injuries while chasing those villains, so I wonder if you are free tonight."
Zhu Li was actually injured?
Just when Mu Qing wanted to contact Zhu Li, the other party offered him an opportunity. Naturally, he would not miss it. He nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble Brother Shen."
When Shen Ze heard this title, he smiled slightly: "This is my honor."
Shen Ze was the first commander not named Zhu that Mu Qing met in Nangui City. At first glance, he seemed a bit weak, but when he faced him directly, Mu Qing felt the extremely solid blood in Shen Ze. and realm.
Although this person is also at the pinnacle of mortal transformation, he is still stronger than Zhu Tianhu, the commander of the East Gate.
On the way to the city lord's palace, Mu Qing took the initiative to meet and chat with Shen Ze, and even learned an unexpected news: Shen Ze turned out to be the first place in the last three mountains trial.
"I am originally a casual cultivator. If it were not for this kind of path and opportunity, I would never have achieved what I have achieved now."
Shen Ze said that he was quite satisfied now, and his loyalty to the Zhu family was beyond words.
Mu Qing took advantage of the situation and said, "I heard that drawing strange fire into the Dantian is an extremely dangerous thing. Brother Shen must have paid a lot for it to succeed."
"Haha." Shen Ze laughed and said, "The strange fire is a treasure born in the world. It is normal to pay a certain price to become a host. If it were not for the personal guidance of Mr. Zhu Zong, I might have died."
This was the first time Mu Qing heard a positive comment about Zhu Zong from someone else. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked: "Is the city lord related to Zhu Zong?"
Shen Ze suddenly stopped and looked at Mu Qing.
Mu Qing looked curious and took the initiative to say: "Hongyan and the others mentioned this when they were talking about home, but they didn't explain it clearly."
Shen Ze's face softened and he said with a smile: "Young people are always curious about their elders' affairs. Since Hongyan and the others don't know about it, I don't dare to tell you."
"Brother Shen knows?"
"...Well, let's put it this way, I could have become a missionary elder in Jingkong Mountain. The reason why I came to Nangui City to be the leader was not only because I was used to the idle days, but also because of Lord Zhu Zong's request. She wanted me to I can assist the city lord well."
As the night got darker, Mu Qing wanted to know more news from Shen Ze, but the city lord's mansion arrived.
Zhu Guyu personally waited at the door of the city lord's palace. When he saw Mu Qing and the others arriving, he quickly greeted them. After some pleasantries, he led everyone into a palace where the dinner was held.
The seats assigned to everyone in the City Lord's Mansion are on the left, closest to the main seat. Sitting opposite are Gu Ningchun and his wife.
Seeing that the two of them were not in a high mood, Mu Qing started to walk aside, and Gu Tian followed.
"Lost?"
"Well, they laid out more than one escape route. We chased them but fell into their trap."
Mu Qing handed Gu Tian a jade slip and said, "I have determined the identities of several of them. This is their appearance. You should recognize them."
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Yuan was silent for a moment and said, "The Zhou family has great ambitions."
Mu Qing glanced at Gu Ningchun and said, "Zhou Yuan may be Gu Yuan, but he may not be the Gu Yuan you think."
"If you decide to rescue Zhou Qian, you can use the Zhu family's help. At least in dealing with people like Zhou Qian, you can each get what you need."
"Thank you." Gu Tian stopped talking.
Mu Qing said: "The Gu family members have settled in Linghai Prefecture, you can go back at any time."
Gu Tian felt very complicated, nodded slightly and turned to leave.
When Mu Qing turned around, Zhu Xingqiu had just walked into the palace, saw Mu Qing, and strode towards Mu Qing.
Mu Qing glanced at Zheng Shi behind Zhu Xingqiu and raised his eyebrows slightly. Zhu Xingqiu came to stand in front of Mu Qing and said with a smile, "Brother Zhe didn't come with Hong Yan?"
Mu Qing felt Zhu Xingqiu's scrutiny that was much more obvious than before, shook his head and said, "No matter how good my relationship with her is, I can't live in her house."
"Huh?" Zhu Xingqiu was stunned and followed Mu Qing's line of sight to look at Murong Jing.
Mu Qing said: "My junior sister and Hongyan are as close as sisters."
Mu Qing looked at Murong Jing with an undisguised look. Zhu Xingqiu instantly understood the relationship between the two and coughed lightly: "I misunderstood, please forgive me, Brother Zhe."
Mu Qing smiled meaningfully: "When you mentioned Hongyan, I guessed what you were thinking about her, but it's a pity..."
Mu Qing turned around to leave, but Zhu Xingqiu quickly stopped him and asked, "Brother Zhe, did Hongyan talk about me? Can you explain something more clearly to your brother?"
Zhu Xingqiu's eyes were full of sincerity.
This surprised Mu Qing. Although Zhu Jiyuan forcibly brought the two of them together, Zhu Xingqiu seemed to be somewhat sincere.
Mu Qing sighed softly: "Some impressions are temporary, but if they remain like this, they will become ingrained. For example, if you show concern for her and show up in time when she needs help, this concern will make her Your impression has improved, but if you bother her from time to time when she doesn't need help, it will only bore her."
"If this continues, you will forever lose the chance to be with her."
Mu Qing said in a serious tone, and Zhu Xingqiu nodded seriously.
Zhu Xingqiu glanced sideways at Zheng Shi and said, "I think I understand what Brother Zhe said, thank you very much."
"Well, as long as you understand."
Mu Qing noticed that Zhu Hongyan entered the palace together with the host of tonight's banquet, and promptly ended the conversation with Zhu Xingqiu.
When he and Murong Jing were together, if Zhu Hongyan was also there, the taunting and insinuations from Zhu Hongyan would not stop. It's not like he didn't hold grudges, he could just make someone a little disgusted.
"Red Rock."
Sure enough, when Zhu Xingqiu saw Zhu Hongyan arriving, he walked over happily.
The dinner began. Zhu Li, the city lord of Nangui City, sat at the table and raised his wine glass.
She seemed to have just taken a bath. Her smooth and clear black hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin. She wore a long red skirt that fit her tall and curvy body. She just sat casually and then gathered it. The cold murderous intent when facing the enemy in the daytime has a hint of tranquility.
But that's only when she's not smiling.
Even if she just smiles politely, her lacquered eyes and beautiful face will reveal her full charm, making people forget that she is still the lord of Nanwang City.
Zhu Li felt the gaze from Mu Qing, looked at him, and smiled brighter.
Mu Qing was shocked and quickly lowered his gaze, "Zhu City Lord, it was me who lost my composure."
Zhu Li shook his head: "You don't have to be like this, I didn't remind you."
"Um?"
Zhu Guyu glanced at Zhu Li and explained: "This is the ability of Red Lotus Karma Fire. It can most directly affect people's thoughts. The greater the difference between the realm and the city lord, the deeper the impact will be."
Mu Qing coughed slightly, still feeling a little embarrassed. Just now Zhu Lizheng was raising a glass to thank Tantai Xuan for his help, and among them, he was the only one with the lowest level.
"Hey, that's not right
? "Mu Qing quickly looked at Murong Jing.
At this time, Zhu Li also looked at Murong Jing with some curiosity, and praised with a smile: "If she can not be affected by the Fire Lotus Karma Fire, this sister seems to be a very determined person. I don't know why, I always think she has It’s kind of affectionate, maybe this is what ordinary people call fate?”
Murong Jing responded expressionlessly: "The city lord is ridiculous."
Zhu Guyu looked at Murong Jing a few more times. She thought that Zhu Li was just talking politely, but in the end she really felt some kindness from Murong Jing, so she said: "If it is the host of other strange fires, , or those who have cultivated my Zhu family's inherited mental method to great perfection, can also ignore the invisible influence of strange fire."
Zhu Hongyan was anxious, but still had a smile on his face: "Could it be that Sister Jing has also practiced the Nine Heavens Nether Flame Technique?"
Zhu Guyu rolled his eyes at Zhu Hongyan and said, "Hongyan must not be joking. Nanhai Dao Sect is the most prestigious cultivation force in the cultivation world."
Seeing that the situation seemed to have gone astray, Zhu Li coughed lightly and sat upright. At this point in the dinner, she invited Daozong to help several times. Before she could say anything, he was put aside by the other party as if it was foreboding, and she also It can be seen that this Dao Sect disciple named "Zhe Qing" seems to have a special status and may have a certain right to speak.
That's why she deliberately activated the Fire Lotus Karma Fire ability.
Since the other party took the initiative to admit his gaffe, Zhu Li said straight to the point: "To be honest, I have been tracking the gangsters for more than a month, and it was Hongyan who took the risk as bait to lure them out this time, but their group's The strength is beyond my expectation, so the City Lord’s Mansion wants to invite the two elders of Dao Sect to help.”
Tantai Xuan said: "We are here to lie down and travel with our disciples. Even if we are relaxing, we are also responsible for protecting the Tao."
Zhu Li quickly said: "I understand that the safety of the disciples is the top priority. If the elders can take action, we are willing to show enough sincerity. The safety of several disciples will also be taken care of by the guards of the City Lord's Mansion."
Zhu Guyu quickly took out a gift list and placed it in front of Tantai Xuan.
Tantai Xuan said lightly: "Exotic treasures don't mean much to me. If these disciples want it, I can take action."
Zhu Li immediately looked at Mu Qing expectantly.
Mu Qing's heart moved, and he took this opportunity to inquire about the Zhu family, so he said, "City Lord Zhu, before I came to Nangui City, I had heard stories about the reputations of several seniors of the Zhu family, especially Lord Zhu Zong. Why don't you ask her to take action?"
The atmosphere in the palace became quiet, and several eyes fell on Mu Qing.
The smile on Zhu Li's face disappeared and he said helplessly: "The relationship between me and her is not good, and the others... the great elder and the head of the family all verbally support her."
"..."
Mu Qing raised his head in surprise.
Zhu Li smiled and asked, "Did I go too far?"
"Uh." Mu Qing smiled bitterly and said, "At least City Lord Zhu is honest."
Zhu Li nodded and said, "I don't know how important Nangui City is in their hearts, but I am different. Anyone who wants to cause chaos in Nangui City is my enemy, Zhu Li."
In addition to guests like Mu Qing and others, Zhu Xiao and other commanders were also present in the main hall. Zhu Li's eyes slowly swept over them, making no secret of his dissatisfaction with them, "This is my determination."
Zhu Li finally looked at Mu Qing.
Mu Qing nodded, "Daozong is willing to help City Lord Zhu, but there is a time limit. The Three Mountains Trial will end automatically when it begins."
"Thank you!"
Zhu Li raised his glass and stood up, drinking the wine in one gulp.
Mu Qing quickly responded and said: "Besides, we still want to stay at Wushuang Inn. Commander Zhu Xiao will be responsible for safety matters."
"Oh?" Zhu Li looked at Zhu Xiao and said with a smile, "I forgot that you and Hongyan are friends, so be it."
"Wish you a happy night."
"Here." Zhu Xiao stood up helplessly.
"From tonight on, you will be personally responsible for the safety of everyone in the Dao Sect."
