Time passed slowly, and more than a month passed in the blink of an eye, and finally entered the sphere of influence of the Nine Nations Alliance.
At this time, Mo Juren suddenly looked towards the mountains passing rapidly below, and something strange flashed in his eyes. If he remembered correctly, this should be the Northern Liang Kingdom, and after the war of the Yue Kingdom, the six factions moved here.
Compared with Yue State, this place is naturally far inferior, both in terms of resources and environment. Especially the latter, as a member of the Nine-Nation Alliance, going south to resist the invasion of the Mulan tribe is an obligation that must be completed, and one can imagine the difficulties involved.
"Six sects!" Thinking of all the events in the past, Mo Juren couldn't help but sigh. The reason why they were defeated so quickly in the past was also because of the stabbing in the back by Spirit Beast Mountain. Although times have long since passed, the hatred may not fade so easily.
Thinking of this, I suddenly cursed in my heart. I was really careless. I ignored this and took a detour if I had known about it.
He quickly sent a message to Xiao Jin, asking him to speed up so that he could leave the territory of Beiliang Kingdom earlier. Fortunately, everything was just a false alarm, and the journey was peaceful without any accidents.
Many days later, over a certain mountain range, Mo Juren finally stopped. Looking into the distance, he saw a huge city standing at the end of his sight.
"Khotan City!" Mo Juren murmured while looking at the three huge inscriptions above the city gate. It was his first time coming to this city, but he had already heard of its reputation.
This city is considered the largest city within the Nine Nations Alliance's sphere of influence. Even in the entire Tiannan, its scale can definitely be ranked among the top five.
What's even more special is that this is the main altar of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, and it is the only special city in Tiannan composed purely of monks. All the people living in it, regardless of age or sex, are monks with spiritual roots.
The reason why Mo Juren did not go to Fengyuan Country immediately was because he not only wanted to see this famous city, but also planned to stay for a few days to inquire about the current situation.
After all, Fengyuan Country is on the border, and the situation is still unknown. With his cautious character, it is naturally impossible for him to enter rashly without knowing anything.
And Tiantian City is definitely the most suitable place to inquire about information.
He reached out and patted Xiao Jin's back, and the latter suddenly screamed reluctantly.
"Don't be so arrogant, this is not a kind place, and you can't allow yourself to mess around." Mo Juren scolded him with a straight face. He was not talking nonsense. As the headquarters of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, there are only middle-stage Nascent Soul monks in the city. There are only six or seven of them, who dares to make a mistake here?
Xiao Jin immediately withered, and then turned into a golden light and flew back into the spirit beast bag.
"I'll just feel aggrieved for a while, and then I'll let you out after I leave." Patting the spirit beast bag, Mo Juren did not hesitate, and immediately took up the escape light and flew forward.
As the largest city in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, Tiantian City is naturally quite large, with a radius of more than a hundred miles. However, that's all. He who has been to the Sea of Stars many times will naturally not show any surprise.
Tianxing City is the real giant. Compared with it, the city in front of you is really nothing.
Mo Juren blended into the group entering the city with a normal expression. Because he deliberately restrained his cultivation, he did not attract any attention. After a while, they were close to the city gate.
Standing at the door were some law enforcement monks from the Nine Nations Alliance, each of them fully armed. It's a pity that they are just low-level disciples with low cultivation level, and they are even less likely to notice anything strange about him.
After crossing the huge city gate that was more than ten feet high, we finally entered the city. What we saw were long bluestone streets, densely distributed like spider webs. A large number of stone houses were built on both sides of the street, and countless monks came in and out, creating a bustling and lively scene.
He looked around for a while, but saw nothing except the monks coming and going. He couldn't help but shake his head secretly. Compared with the big cities in Luan Xinghai, the service level here was so far behind that it was even difficult to find a guide.
Then I thought about it, it's normal. They are all monks, and everyone has their eyes high. Who would be willing to do what seems to be a 'mean' occupation for a few spiritual stones?
Without paying too much attention, he turned around and walked towards one of the widest streets. Without the introduction of the guide, he had no choice but to come by himself. Fortunately, he had plenty of time and was not in a hurry. He just took the opportunity to stroll around and look for a suitable place.
As the headquarters of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, Tiantian City has a good business scale. There are a large number of shops on both sides of the road, which basically cover all the types that the monks need.
After walking along the street for a while, I suddenly stopped in front of a two-story building somewhere.
"Bai Yue Tower"
After taking a look at the plaque on the door, Mo Juren couldn't help but feel moved and stepped in.
This was a small shop, somewhat deserted inside, and there were even fewer customers. Except for him who just walked in, there was only a man and a woman standing in front of the counter, whispering something with a clerk.
The moment he saw the two of them, Mo Juren was startled.
What a coincidence, they are two acquaintances!
"Welcome to our store, senior. What information do you need?" An old man who looked like a shopkeeper suddenly walked out from behind the counter and greeted him extremely respectfully.
Mo Juren was a little surprised. His cultivation was a cover-up. How on earth could a monk in the early stage of foundation building know that he was a senior? Could it be that he has some kind of magic weapon to test his cultivation?
"Do you have a map of Fengyuan Country? The more detailed it is, the better." He did have a map of the Nine Nations Alliance, but it was not detailed enough. He wanted to add a copy when he entered here. Baiyue Tower is a store that specializes in materials and information.
"Of course there is. Senior, please sit down and wait for a moment. I will go get it now." The shopkeeper nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the counter.
Mo Juren did not sit down immediately, but looked directly at the two people in front of him. Obviously, the situation just now attracted the attention of the two of them, who were looking at him in astonishment.
"Why, after not seeing each other for many years, the two fellow Taoists don't recognize Mo?" Mo Juren smiled and took the initiative to say hello.
"Are you really Mo...Senior Mo?" The surprise in the man's eyes still did not dissipate, and he asked cautiously. The petite woman next to her also had her eyes wide open, with a hint of complexity flashing through her face.
"Mo's appearance shouldn't have changed much. You two can't forget it so quickly." Mo Juren chuckled, then raised his hand to indicate,
"If you don't care about Mo's identity, you two might as well sit down and talk."
"Since Senior Mo invites you, it's better to be respectful than to obey." The man also regained his composure, and immediately bowed his hands, and then pulled the hesitant woman and took a few steps closer.
These two people are none other than Liu Jing and Zhong Weiniang from Yellow Maple Valley. Although they are not close friends, they are familiar with each other. Especially the experience of fighting side by side in Yue Jing City is still vivid in their minds.
It was precisely because of Mo Juren that Liu Jing, who should have fallen, escaped death. Now he is still alive and well, and his cultivation has reached the late stage of foundation building.
Mo Juren couldn't help but sigh, this could be regarded as indirectly changing the fate of the two people. Moreover, seeing that Zhong Weiniang is dressed like a mature woman at the moment, she must be together.
"Congratulations to Senior Mo. It's really admirable to be able to break through to the core formation stage so quickly." Liu Jing cupped his hand again, but his tone was neither humble nor arrogant.
"Has Mo's little fame spread to the Nine Nations Alliance?"
"Maybe others wouldn't, but the senior said otherwise. Basically, it is spread among all the major forces, calling you a shocking genius that only happens once in a thousand years in the south of the world..." Liu Jing did not hide anything and answered directly. At this time, he didn't know what happened two months ago, otherwise he would definitely be even more shocked.
"That's really an honor." Mo Juren smiled, not paying attention to these compliments, and started chatting with the two of them.
When old friends met, there were still many common topics between the two parties, especially because although he was already a senior in the Dan Formation stage, he had no airs at all, which immediately made the two of them feel good about each other.
As for the Yellow Maple Valley, or the bad blood between the Six Sects and Spirit Beast Mountain, the two of them selectively forgot about it. On the one hand, the other party is strong, and on the other hand, this matter was decided by the higher-ups. They were just low-level disciples at the beginning, so how could they make the decision?
"Senior, do you remember Qiao Qian?" Suddenly, Zhong Weiniang seemed to have thought of something and asked suddenly.
"Miss Chen?" Mo Juren looked slightly surprised, Chen Qiaoqian? He knew her so well, why did he suddenly mention her?
"For some reasons, Qiaoqian became a disciple of the Jiqing Sect and became a direct disciple of Qingzhen Zhen. The Jiqing Sect is now attached to your sect and can be considered a family. With the influence of the predecessors in the Yuling Sect, I hope that it will be able to do so in the future Take care of one or two." Zhong Weiniang obviously didn't know much, otherwise she wouldn't have made this unnecessary reminder.
Mo Juren was speechless. As for Chen Qiaoqian, it was too late for him to hide. How could he get up to her? What's more, since the other party has a big backer like Qing Zhenren, he doesn't need to worry about it.
Of course, he didn’t explain anything, he just smiled and replied:
"It's really fate that this happened. I will go and take a look when I have free time in the future."
"Qiaoqian admires her senior very much. When she came back, she chatted with me before and mentioned senior's situation more than once." Zhong Weiniang was obviously thinking of building connections for her best friend, and she tried her best to 'bring it together' in her words.
However, upon hearing this, Mo Juren looked startled.
Worship him, right? He still vividly remembered the other person's cold demeanor the last time he met him. Could it be that he was just faking it? Or is it the 'Three Lives Mark' that plays a role?
I have to say that the other party's acting skills are good. At least the last time they met, he didn't see anything unusual.
Time passed quickly, and we chatted for nearly half an hour before we knew it. Liu Jing and Liu Jing also realized that it was getting late and immediately said goodbye.
After the two of them left the shop, the shopkeeper hurriedly walked over and said:
"It turns out it's Senior Mo from the Yuling Sect. I've admired his name for a long time. I just didn't treat you well. I hope you won't blame me if I'm rude."
"It's okay." Mo Juren naturally didn't care about this and asked directly,
"Where's what I want?"
"It has been prepared for you a long time ago." The shopkeeper handed over a blue jade slip and began to introduce it.
"This is the most detailed map in our store. Not only Fengyuan Country, but also the entire Nine Nations Alliance is included. Even some rare areas are also recorded."
"Oh?" After hearing this, Mo Juren's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately used his spiritual consciousness to check the jade slips. A moment later, when he regained his consciousness, a very satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Very good, how many spirit stones?"
"Forget it about the spirit stones." The shopkeeper did not give a price, but continued,
"Senior, it is our honor to come to our store. How can we accept your spiritual stone? This map is not a rare thing. It should be regarded as a meeting gift for you."
"No reward for no merit, you'd better set a price. Otherwise, Mo will have to buy from other stores." Free is the most expensive. Mo Juren, who has lived in two generations, knows this very well. Naturally, I will not take advantage of the other party.
"This..." The shopkeeper's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect the other party to be so cautious. Seeing the other party's determined look, he said helplessly,
"In that case, please give me three hundred spirit stones."
"Thank you." The three hundred spirit stones are also not expensive. The other party is obviously still showing goodwill by offering such a price. This time, Mo Juren did not refuse the other party. He directly paid the spirit stone generously and then walked away.
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After leaving Baiyue Tower, Mo Juren continued to move forward, and did not stop again until he reached a restaurant.
The restaurant has always been the most well-informed place, so he did not hesitate and immediately entered the lobby on the first floor.
Looking at the dense crowd of chattering diners around him, Mo Juren chose a corner by the window with an unchanging expression.
I ordered a pot of spiritual tea and drank it while listening to the discussions around me. With his hearing, it is very simple and effortless to distinguish the most useful information. Through analysis, he also gained a clearer understanding of the current situation between the Nine Nations Alliance and the Mulan Tribe.
For now, the relationship between the two sides is relatively peaceful. Although there are some small-scale fightings from time to time, there are no signs of a large-scale war.
Mo Juren couldn't help but frown slightly. If he remembered correctly, according to the original destiny line, another large-scale invasion by the Mulan people should not be far away.
As a result, he must seize the time to complete his own affairs. Otherwise, once the war breaks out, the situation he will face will become complicated instantly.
Thinking of this, he stopped delaying and left immediately after paying the spiritual stones.
Half a month passed again, and Mo Juren's envoy Xiao Jin passed through the border of Yu Kingdom and finally entered the territory of Fengyuan Kingdom.
Compared with other countries, Fengyuan Country is obviously somewhat special. Perhaps because it was so close to the frontline battlefield, the whole country was filled with a chilling atmosphere.
"Something's wrong!" Somewhere in the air, Mo Juren frowned. Although it seemed normal, a faint intuition in his heart told him that something big might happen.
"We must seize the time!" Put away his thoughts, take out the map again and examine it carefully. The destination we are heading to this time is the 'Tian Tomb Valley', located deep in the 'Yunqin Mountains' in the eastern region of Fengyuan Country.
I made a rough estimate of the distance. If I were to fly at full speed at Xiao Jin's speed, it should be about the same in a few days.
"We have to rush there as soon as possible, and you will have to work hard next." After telling Xiaojin the specific information, the latter immediately let out a soft cry and increased his speed to the extreme.
Three days later, when he finally flew to the eastern region, over a mountain range, Xiao Jin suddenly stopped.
The Yunqin Mountains have arrived!
