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Chapter 2681:- Matters in each one's heart (1)
Ruan Zhongshan was suspicious by nature. Even if the doctors had repeatedly confirmed that Xu Zu was unharmed, he had already believed in most of them. However, to ensure that the drug had no side effects, he still stayed in the city's main residence and sent famous doctors to check Xu Zu's physical condition regularly.
Xu Zu had some discomfort in the two days after he swallowed the elixir, but the discomfort was not a problem with his body, but a sudden surge of spiritual power that had a certain impact on his muscles and it took time to slowly adapt to the growth of this power.
After the discomfort subsided a little, the powerful strength in the body surprised Xu Zu very much, and he cooperated with the doctors every day.
With five days of cultivation, Xu Zu has been able to fully adapt to the changes in spiritual power. From an intermediate Gold Spirit and suddenly rising to the peak, it took only such a short time and such a miracle made Xu Zu wake up full of smiles.
And after Xu Zu's situation gradually stabilized, Ruan Zhongshan's heart also received a huge shock. His heart has been seized after he had affirmed that this elixir of the Sea Spirit City was really an incredible treasure!
It had also attracted some people's attention with the frequent visits from doctors who had been seen entering and leaving the City Lord's residence after Xu Zu started staying in there.
In a separate house in the manor, a woman with an ordinary appearance who was tall sat in a pavilion in the courtyard. The woman's appearance was average and her figure was slightly thin. It was just those bright eyes that were captivating, however, in terms of appearance alone, even the servant girl who was standing behind her was better than her, but no one would judge her status by appearance.
"Miss, it's been a bit uncomfortable in the city's mansion recently." The servant girl standing beside the woman whispered in the woman's ear.
The woman raised her eyes slightly, with a hint of unpredictable emotion in her bright eyes. Her eyes swept across the flower garden not far away, and a gentle voice said: "Ruan Zhongshan's actions during this time have been a bit abnormal. Have you let Ah Da checked it out?"
The servant girl whispered softly: "Ah Da has already checked it. It seems that some people have been arranged to live in the manor. I don't know what the situation is. Many doctors have been in and out of the house in recent days, but the city guard is strictly guarded. Ah Da is afraid of exposing his whereabouts, so he didn't dare to be too close. "
The woman's name was Zheng Weilong, the eldest daughter Discerning Moon City's City Lord. She was ordered to visit Long Xuan City before January. Within one month, Ruan Zhongshan was very polite to her. However, from that day on, Ruan Zhongshan came less frequently, and Zheng Weilong noticed a slight anomaly, so she went down to check it out.
"Miss, I think that Ruan Zhongshan's character is somber and unremarkable. He doesn't look like a good person. The City Lord asked you to come to Long Xuan City, but how is this Long Xuan city comparable to our Discerning Moon City? Let's head back. "The servant girl frowned as she said with contempt. Ruan Zhongshan seemed to be very considerate to Zheng Weilong, but those things were on the surface, and it was not difficult to detect the flattery.
Taking Long Xuancheng's position in the 72 cities, compared with Discerning Moon city that was in the top ten, it is not enough to look at. Even if it comes up with the best things, it was not even one tenth of Discerning Moon City. The servant girl didn't understand why the City Lord requested Zheng Weilong to visit Long Xuan City. Such a remote city had no use and was of no value at all.
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Chapter 2682:- Matters in each one's heart (2)
Zheng Weilong listened to the servant girl's complaint but only smiled slightly, glancing over the blooming flowers in the courtyard but there was not a sliver of appreciation in her eyes.
"What kind of person Ruan Zhongshan is, I know very well. If my father wants me to come, I will come. As the young lady of Discerning Moon City, I only have to take orders from my father." Zheng Weilong said calmly, but there was a flash of disgust in her eyes.
"Miss, what are you talking about? No matter what, you are also the young lady of Discerning Moon City. Coming to Long Xuan City was supposed to be Third Miss but ..." The servant girl suddenly thought of something and trailed off disgruntedly.
Zheng Weilong raised her hand to stop the servant girl from continuing.
"There is no need to say this again, since I am here, there is nothing else to say. Since my father asked me to stay here for a while, I will stay."
The servant girl bit her lips and suppressed her unwillingness.
The blood relationship in the Upper Three Realms were weak and there was no deep father-daughter bond between Zheng Weilong and the City Lord of the Discerning Moon City. She had been raised by a nursing mother in another manor since she was a child. She rarely met her biological mother, let alone her father. It wasn't until she was sixteen that her father took him back to live in the city's main residence.
Discerning Moon City was not a small force which was why it held a place in the 72 cities. One reason was that there were many masters in Discerning Moon City, and the other was because the current City Lord was powerful. Zheng Weilong's father, Zheng Ke, ranked fifth among all the current City Lords of the 72 cities. Moreover, Zheng Ke could condense out a large number of spirit inscriptions which was close to the strength to condense out a Spirit Ring. Such strength made Zheng Ke have absolute confidence, so he did not have to worry that his children would transcend himself.
Therefore, the number of Young Masters in the city was also quite large. Zheng Weilong had four sisters and eight brothers.
Zheng Weilong was Zheng Zheng's first child, but also the one who was the least favored.
This was simply because Zheng Weilong's appearance was not the best among Zheng Ke's daughters. Even though Zheng Weilong's countenance could be said to be the plainest amongst all of Zheng Ke's daughters, the main reason that Zheng Weilong was unfavoured was because ... Zheng Weilong did not have any spiritual power.
A person without spiritual power could be said to be non-existent. All those who have survived have been tempered by the blood of the Sea Spirit Beasts. No matter how poor their cultivation were, they would at least awaken the essence of a Gold Spirit after being stimulated by the blood of the Sea Spirit Beast.
But there is always an accident in everything and Zheng Weilong was this variable.
Immediately after Zheng Weilong was born, she was taken to the nursery to undergo the tempering of spiritual awakening, but the blood of the Sea Spirit Beast did not play any role in her, neither awakening her spiritual power nor devouring her life. Although she had survived, but she became the only waste in the Upper Realm who had no spiritual power.
Even the humblest beggar in the Upper Realm was stronger than her ...
Because of this, in Discerning Moon City, Zheng Weilong was the young lady who was most ignored. Even her brothers and sisters disdained her. This trip to Long Xuan City should have been her Third Sister but in the end, just because her Third Sister cried in front of Zheng Ke, it made Zheng Ke change his mind and sent her instead.
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Chapter 2683:- Matters in each one's heart (3)
The matter of a powerful city to send the children of the City Lord to a weaker city was an extremely incredible thing itself. It was even rarer to have them stay in the city for a long period of time, but Zheng Weilong had already lived in Long Xuan City for a month. A few days later, she received some news and that made her stay in Long Xuan City for a little while longer.
Why wouldn't Zheng Weilong understand such intricacies?
She may not be outstanding in appearance, not to mention her strength, but it was not easy to survive till this day.
Marriage arrangements between the 72 cities weren't uncommon. Usually, the powerful city marries its daughter to the weaker city. On one hand, it was to win over the power, and the other was to plant a spy on the other side. In the Upper Realm, everything was full of undisguised interests.
Zheng Weilong knew very well that she was a pawn used by Zheng Ke to turn Ruan Zhongshan into a chess piece.
The only use for a waste was to tuck her faraway in a remote city ...
Zheng Weilong lowered her eyes, not knowing what was on her mind, the servant girl did not dare to speak.
On the other side, after Ruan Zhongshan affirmed that the elixir of the Sea Spirit City was the real deal and after determining that there were no side effects, he immediately decided to set off for Sea Spirit City in person and have a good chat with the new City Lord.
However, before leaving, Ruan Zhongshan did not forget another "esteemed guest" in the manor. After not meeting Zheng Weilong for several days, Ruan Zhongshan prepared a banquet the night before leaving and invited Zheng Weilong to dine together.
Under the moonlight, the city's main residence was brightly lit.
Ruan Zhongshan sat in front of the table in a luxurious black robe, with servants serving him, while Zheng Weilong who sat opposite him, was wearing a simple dress, she exuded a pleasant feeling that was simple yet dignified.
"I have to apologise for neglecting Young Miss Zheng over the past few days. I beseech Young Miss Zheng to forgive by rudeness." Ruan Zhongshan was in a good mood because of the matters of the Sea Spirit City and even the smile on his face deepened.
Zheng Weilong smiled calmly and said, "Why are you saying this? You are the City Lord and you still need to take care of all the matters in Long Xuan City. I have been intruding for so long, who am I to say such matters of apologies?"
Ruan Zhongshan laughed heartily and drank a few glasses of fine wine. Very soon, a little drunkenness became apparent on his face as he looked at Zheng Weilong carefully.
Ruan Zhongshan was not young anymore and he had married many wives before, and those ladies eventually disappeared out of people's sight. The underlying reason that Zheng Ke sent Zheng Weilong to Ruan Zhongshan was naturally clear to him. To be honest, Zheng Weilong's appearance was really ordinary and if not for her identity, he would not even take a second glance at her. But what really caught his attention was the Discerning Moon City behind Zheng Weilong.
With the status of Long Xuan City, it was really difficult to climb up the ranks but if it was allied with the Discerning Moon City, it would naturally be the best thing. He didn't care whether Zheng Weilong would monitor himself, if he couldn't even handle one woman, he really would be useless.
Being in a good mood coupled with the intoxication of the fine wine, Zheng Weilong who looked plain normally also looked special under the silvery moonlight. Ruan Zhongshan laughed sinisterly in his heart.
After he had his hands on the elixir of the Sea Spirit City, he must give not disappoint Zheng Ke's "good intentions" and "settle" Zheng Weilong.
"Young Miss Zheng is too kind. It Is unfortunate that I have some things to deal with tomorrow, and I may not be in the city over the next few days. If Young Miss Zheng needs anything, you can tell the steward." Ruan Zhongshan chortled and said.
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Chapter 2684:- Matters in each one's heart (4)
Ruan Zhongshan was leaving?
Zheng Weilong was startled but she didn't show the slightest change of expression on her face. Thinking back on Ruan Zhongshan's abnormality over the past few days, Zheng Weilong vaguely felt that Ruan Zhongshan's departure tomorrow was not a simple matter.
"Please rest assured, City Lord." Zheng Weilong smiled calmly.
The two continued to drink but because Ruan Zhongshan was leaving early tomorrow morning, he did not stay up too late. The slightly drunk Ruan Zhongshan was supported by the steward and left while Zheng Weilong who was also staggering was brought back to her own room by her servant girl.
The moment the door was closed, Zheng Weilong who looked drunk just a second ago, suddenly sobered up and all traces of confusion disappeared. In her pair of bright eyes, the swaying candlelight was reflected.
"Miss?" The servant girl looked at Zheng Weilong with a little surprise.
Zheng Weilong said: "Call Ah Da in."
"Yes." The servant girl nodded and immediately left. A moment later, a tall man with a mask appeared in Zheng Weilong's room.
"What instructions does Young Miss have?"
"Ruan Zhongshan is leaving the city tomorrow, have you found out the reason?" Zheng Weilong looked at Ah Da.
Ah Da replied: "This subordinate found that Ruan Zhongshan assembled most of the soldiers in the city. They will be departing early tomorrow morning."
Zheng Weilong was surprised.
"Do you know where they are headed to?"
Ah Da thought for a while and said, "It seems that they are going to Sea Spirit City."
"Sea Spirit City?" Zheng Weilong froze for a moment. If Long Xuan City was considered remote, then Sea Spirit City was really the humblest and most remote city out of the 72 cities. If it weren't for Sea Spirit City that could always supply the Sea Spirit Beasts, it would already have long been swallowed by other cities!
"I seem to remember that before I came to Long Xuan City, Sea Spirit City seemed to have cut off its supply to the 72 cities?" Zheng Weilong seemed to have thought of something.
"Yes." Ah Da replied.
The fact that the Sea Spirit City suddenly cut off the supply of the Sea Spirit Beasts was the only thing that could make the 72 cities notice it, but no one paid much attention to it. They only sent a few people to probe on the situation, that was it.
But Ruan Zhongshan suddenly amassed his soldiers and ventured to the Sea Spirit City. There was something wrong about this. If it was only for the Sea Spirit Beasts, why not just tell the truth?
Zheng Weilong had a feeling that Ruan Zhongshan's trip to Sea Spirit City definitely had a huge secret behind it!
"Ah Da!"
"Yes!"
"Get ready, tomorrow we will follow Long Xuan City's team to Sea Spirit City." Zheng Weilong took a deep breath.
The servant girl on the sidelines panicked.
"Miss! What are you going to Sea Spirit City? If you leave ... Long Xuan City people would definitely find out that you are missing."
Zheng Weilong said, "You just need to tell them that I suddenly feel homesick and miss Discerning Moon City terribly and I have no mood to go out. No matter how much they probe, you just need to insist on this point. I don't believe it that they would really dare to break into Discerning Moon City's Miss' courtyard! "At this moment, a glint of toughness flashed by Zheng Weilong's eyes and this was completely different from the usual gentle and easy image that she portrayed.
The servant girl couldn't stop Zheng Weilong and could only follow her instructions.
Ah Da immediately went to make the preparations.
When the first rays of sunlight fell on the ground the next morning, Ruan Zhongshan took a team of Long Xuan City's elite soldiers and journeyed to Sea Spirit City.
Xu Zu, whose strength had soared, was also on his side.
Ruan Zhongshan was full of confidence, but he didn't know that this trip had kicked off the prelude to a huge change in the Upper Realm!
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Chapter 2685:- To Counter Soldiers With Arms (1)
It was peaceful in Sea Spirit City.
Jun Wu Xie walked out of the medicine room and she was covered with the scent of herbs. She just walked into the courtyard, but realized that Qiao Chu and others had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time, but no one dared to disturb her. Hence, they could only wait there and asked Jun Wu Yao some interesting facts about the Upper Realm.
In fact, Jun Wu Yao was not interested in any interesting facts of the Upper Realm at all ...
"Little Xie." Jun Wu Yao saw Jun Wu Xie and immediately stood up and both arms spread open naturally, ready to give his wife a warm hug.
But Jun Wu Xie stepped back subconsciously, avoiding Jun Wu Yao's hug.
Jun Wu Yao looked at her with a sorrowful expression and the smile on his face had turned bitter.
"I have poison on my body." Jun Wu Xie saw the grievance on Jun Wu Yao's face and immediately raised both her hands to reveal her fair hands that had some white powder on them. If one looked carefully, it could be seen that not only her hands, even the clothes on her body had quite a lot of white powder scattered all over but just because of the colour of her off white robes, one wouldn't be able to see it at a glance.
"What am I afraid of?" Jun Wu Yao chuckled as his lips curled up as he brought Jun Wu Xie into his arms, without taking heed of the poison on her hand, and even pulled her little hand to drop a kiss on the back of her hand.
"..." Qiao Chu and others who were watching from the side were already dumbfounded.
The poisons that Jun Wu Xie concocted were extremely toxic!
Let's not say it was taken by others, even if it's just a little bit had been in contact with one's skin, one could report to Hades immediately even though its appearance looked as harmless as flour.
Sure enough, this couple was really heaven defying.
Jun Wu Xie had also subconsciously dodged just now although she already knew that Jun Wu Yao was immune to poison. Hence, she no longer prevented his intimate actions and let him be as her gaze fell to Qiao Chu.
"Why are all of you here?"
Hua Yao, Fan Zhuo, Rong Ruo, Fei Yan, Qiao Chu and even the three of them from the Night Regime had came over.
"The members of the Night Regime who are ten miles away have just conveyed news that they've discovered people from Long Xuan City." Ye Mei reported.
"Oh?" Jun Wu Xie raised an eyebrow slightly, they finally came.
"It's two days earlier than I thought."
"Little devil, big brother Ye Mei said that Long Xuan City brought many people along this time. Do they intend to snatch by force?" Qiao Chu looked at Jun Wu Xie excitedly with sparkling eyes, looking forward to a fight.
"Let's quickly beat them up, I have long been displeased at the sight of those people from Long Xuan City!" Fei Yan who was responsible for contacting Xu Zu and the others had long been disgusted by them. His hands were itching to beat them up.
Jun Wu Xie looked calmly at her companions who were all riled up as she took a seat slowly on the stone bench in the pavilion and said indifferently, "Now's not the time to fight yet."
"Huh?" Qiao Chu froze for a moment.
Rong Ruo sighed and said, "Hasn't Little Xie said it before, that the people of Long Xuan City would be using diplomacy before violence?"
"What do you mean?" Qiao Chu was even more confused.
"Although he brought people with him, there might not be a fight." Hua Yao broke it down in a concise and clear manner.
Qiao Chu was a little stunned.
"Let the people of the Night Regime prepare." Jun Wu Xie looked at Ye Sha and Ye Mei.
"Yes." Ye Sha and Ye Mei immediately retreated after they heard her orders.
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Chapter 2686:- To Counter Soldiers With Arms (2)
"May I accompany you?" Jun Wu Yao smiled and looked at Jun Wu Xie.
Jun Wu Xie looked back at him with her brows slightly raised.
"Long Xuan City does not have the eligibility to make you move."
Jun Wu Yao was stunned for a moment before he suddenly laughed and pulled her into an embrace as he squeezed her tightly.
Qiao Chu and the others could only sit quietly to minimize their presence.
Little Xie's words were arrogant enough, but ... it is true, if a little Long Xuan City needed Jun Wu Yao to come out in person, wouldn't what Little Xie experienced over the past few years be in vain?!!
Everything in the Sea Spirit City was ready and Ye Sha cooked up a feast. After eating a delicious meal, Jun Wu Xie changed to Yan Hai.
As expected by Jun Wu Xie, when Ruan Zhongshan stepped into the Sea Spirit City, only seven or eight guards followed him. Amongst them was Xu Zu who came to the Sea Spirit City many times.
From the first moment Ruan Zhongshan stepped into Sea Spirit City, each and every move had been locked down by the Night Regime, but unfortunately they did not know it.
"Sea Spirit City looks different than before." Ruan Zhongshan walked on the streets of Sea Spirit City. His sharp eyes swept through the streets and alleys along the way. He had been here once at the banquet when Yan Wan had just stepped up to be the City Lord where the Four Sides had been invited as well. He still remembered that there was a foul smell in Sea Spirit City and everywhere looked chaotic. From his memory, it was an extremely bad city.
But after many years, Ruan Zhongshan came to Sea Spirit City again, but was surprised to find that everything in Sea Spirit City was different.
The dirty streets had been cleaned, the disgusting bloody smell has disappeared without a trace, only the refreshing scent brought by the sea breeze. The people in the city were not as timid as his memory. Each person stood tall with an indifferent expression, without the noise of all the shouting and clamouring, it was surprisingly quiet.
If it was not for seeing the sign "Sea Spirit City" that was clearly engraved on the tower when he entered the city, Ruan Zhongshan really thought that he had come to the wrong place.
Xu Zu hadn't been to Sea Spirit City before. He naturally didn't have this feeling, so he could only agree.
Ruan Zhongshan came along all the way, always felt that the changes in the Sea Spirit City were a little too big, but he didn't think much about it, just thinking that it was all because of the magical elixir, and his desire for that elixir was stronger.
Even such an unbearable Sea Spirit City could be renewed with the help of that elixir. If they changed it to Long Xuan City, the changes would be even more amazing!
After thinking about it as he walked along the way, Ruan Zhongshan and others soon arrived at the entrance to the big gates. Xu Zu diligently stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Very soon, the two huge doors opened and Ye Sha, disguised as a steward, stood in front of the door and looked at Xu Zu, who was standing outside the door pretended to be surprised.
"Xu Zu, why are you back?"
Xu Zu looked at Ye Sha with a sneer in his heart. Before Jun Wu Xie appeared, all the people in the Sea Spirit City respected him, but after the brat who had just became the City Lord met him for the first time, he had been stumped and infuriated by him. He also spoke such big words and made him lose his face. Now that he returned with Ruan Zhongshan, he could show off in front of Ruan Zhongshan as well as show that brat a thing or two.
Therefore, Xu Zu's attitude became arrogant.
"Tell your City Lord that the City Lord of Long Xuan City is here!"
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Chapter 2687:- To Counter Soldiers With Arms (3)
Before, Xu Zu had been crushed utterly by Jun Wu Xie and it wasn't easy for him to suppress the flames of rage that had welled up inside. Now that his strength had risen after taking the elixir, he was brimming with arrogance. With the addition of Ruan Zhongshan behind him, he became even more fearless.
Ye Sha glanced at Xu Zu who had rekindled the flames of arrogance, but he didn't even put such a stupid thing in his eyes. His gaze fleeted by Ruan Zhongshan who stood outside the door before he pretended to panic and said meekly: "Yes...Yes, this small subordinate will immediately notify my Lord. "
After speaking, he turned and left and returned after a short period.
"Esteemed City Lord, please come in."
Xu Zu gave a cold harrumph before he turned and walked in front of Ruan Zhongshan immediately and started to fawn over Ruan Zhongshan all over again.
"City Lord, please." Xu Zu diligently said.
Ruan Zhongshan nodded and walked into the manor of the City Lord.
The manor of Yan Wan had been renovated many times and it was already very exquisite and gorgeous, but compared to the interior decorations of Ruan Zhongshan's place, it still looked a bit shabby. Ruan Zhongshan's greedy gaze swept across the surroundings but wherever his gaze landed, nothing could catch his eyes.
Ye Sha led them all the way to the main hall yet there was no one else in the hall. When Xu Zu saw the empty hall, he frowned and asked in dissatisfaction, "Where is your City Lord?"
"The City Lord just received the news and is now changing. He will come over shortly, please have a seat while you wait." Ye Sha smiled as he said.
With a scowl, Xu Zu raised his voice and said with undisguised contempt: "Your high and almighty City Lord is really busy, previously, it was so difficult to seek an audience with him. Don't tell me that this time he wants our City Lord to wait for half a month before he grants an audience? "
Xu Zu's words were rather unpleasant and he showed no mercy at all in his words. It was because of Ruan Zhongshan's presence that he dared to act so presumptuously.
If one didn't know, back then when he was driven out of Sea Spirit City by Jun Wu Xie, he didn't even dare to let out a fart. Now, his head had grown all big and arrogant again.
Towards Xu Zu's provocation, Ye Sha only smiled back. In fact, he didn't care what nonsense Xu Zu was spouting, in fact, he was watching Ruan Zhongshan's reaction closely.
Ruan Zhongshan was sitting leisurely on the chair and other than looking at everything before him in contempt, there was no other expression. There was also no sign of any intention to stop Xu Zu's uncouth behavior.
That high and almighty attitude was simply appalling.
"Aren't you going to call your City Lord out yet? Our City Lord's time is precious and it can't be squandered away so casually." Xu Zu hollered as he puffed his chest up.
Although Ye Sha didn't say anything, but a dangerous glint of murderous intent flashed by his eyes, but he cleverly concealed it.
When Xu Zu was about to continue creating a ruckus, a cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Since time is precious, why bother coming all the way to my Sea Spirit City?"
As soon as the words rang out, Jun Wu Xie who had already changed into Yan Hai strolled in. The moment her figure appeared, the proud Xu Zu who was creating a din just before subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
Jun Wu Xie calmly walked into the hall and sat down with the gazed of Ruan Zhongshan and others all focused on her.
Ruan Zhongshan had been the City Lord of Long Xuan City for many years. He has sore foresight. Before he saw Jun Wu Xie before, he already had a vague concept in his heart.
Yan Hai was Yan Wan's son. Even though he was not raised by Yan Wan's side since he was a child, there was not much difference in his temperament from Yan Wan. In addition, Yan Wan has been very strict with Yan Hai since he was a child. With all the teachings he received, he should not be a simple and naive boy.
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Chapter 2688:- To Counter Soldiers With Arms (4)
However, when Ruan Zhongshan saw Jun Wu Xie, he was surprised to find that other than the face that had a semblance to Yan Wan, there was nothing else that was similar.
Yan Wan was cunning and vicious, and his means were poisonous. Even if he behaved normally, he still could not keep the ambition and viciousness hidden in his eyes.
However, the feeling that Jun Wu Xie exuded was very different. It was a kind of indifference, like an iceberg in the bitter wintry cold wind. Just by looking at the figure before him, he thought he could even feel the coldness exuded.
From that pair of extremely cold eyes that were clear and indifferent, it was as if they were able to see through all the conspiracy and scheming in the world.
Although they had just met each other in a short time, the image of an ignorant boy that Ruan Zhongshan thought of did not coincide with the young man before him.
Although Jun Wu Xie looked very young, but the calmness in those eyes did not lose to anyone, and that unfathomable gaze which did not match with her age was deep like the abyss which made people suck in a cold breath without knowing.
"You should be the new City Lord of Sea Spirit City? I am Ruan Zhongshan, the City Lord of Long Xuan City." Ruan Zhongshan had taken special note of Jun Wu Xie in his heart but there not a change of expression was revealed on his face.
He has been a City Lord for many years and had seen countless heroes. Some were even young and famous geniuses. How much of a genius was Jun Wu Xie? It was not something that could be understood so quickly and he needed to further understand the youth before him through some tests.
"May I know what matter does the City Lord Ruan have?" Jun Wu Xie calmly looked at Ruan Zhongshan, without showing the slightest trace of awe because the other party was the City Lord of Long Xuan City.
Ruan Zhongshan said: "Xu Zu came before and asked about the supply of Sea Spirit Beast resources from the Sea Spirit City, but the answer you gave seemed a little too unexpected. After so many years, the Sea Spirit City has never cut off supply. Perhaps, Young City Lord Yan is very young and became the Sea Spirit City Lord at such a tender age. Although you are a young talent, but I don't know if he really understand the foundation of Sea Spirit City? Ha ha ha... "
Ruan Zhongshan's words may sound polite, but in his tone there was an undisguised domineering tone.
Jun Wu Xie looked at Ruan Zhongshan, and there was no change in her expression. She raised her hand to pick up the warm tea served by Ye Sha and she slowly sipped it. Her leisurely and composed attitude was the complete opposite to Ruan Zhongshan's serious and domineering attitude.
Ruan Zhongshan looked at Jun Wu Xie's casual mannerisms and he could not help but narrowed his eyes. On the other hand, Xu Zu was extremely dissatisfied with Jun Wu Xie's nonchalant attitude and he wanted to speak several times but he was stopped by Ruan Zhongshan's gaze.
After a short while, Jun Wu Xie finished drinking the warm cup of tea. She then raised her eyes as she looked at Ruan Zhongshan and said, "I thought I had already spoken clearly?"
Ruan Zhongshan frowned slightly.
Jun Wu Xie continued on, "From now on, no one can take away any Sea Spirit Beasts from Sea Spirit City."
Ruan Zhongshan's gaze became a bit complicated. The toughness of Jun Wu Xie's attitude has exceeded his expectations. He thought it was only a young and ruthless youth, but he did not expect that Jun Wu Xie's arrogance did not come from frivolousness but with an absolute self-confidence. Every word she said made people think that it was an ironclad matter that would not be changed.
"Young City Lord Yan really intends to do this? Do you wish for Sea Spirit City's destruction?"
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Chapter 2689:- To Counter Soldiers With Arms (5)
Jun Wu Xie raised her eyebrows slightly.
Ruan Zhongshan scoffed and continued on, "Don't tell me that Yan Wan had never mentioned to you about Sea Spirit City's situation? In terms of strength alone, the Sea Spirit City is at the bottom of all 72 cities. The reason why it can survive to the present point is all because of your geographical advantage. The Sea Spirit City has the sea and can hunt Sea Spirit Beasts easily which in turn provides for the 72 cities. Otherwise, do you think that this lowly Sea Spirit City alone can occupy a place in the 72 cities? Now that you have stopped the supply of the Sea Spirit Beasts, tell me, have you ever wondered how terrible the consequences will be? "
Ruan Zhongshan looked at Jun Wu Xie in a dissatisfied manner and his tone gradually became oppressive.
He had to admit that Jun Wu Xie was better and more stable than he imagined, but all of this could not cover up the fact that she was still young and immature. He knew that it was in order to refine the elixir that she monopolized all the Sea Spirit Beasts. The effect was really powerful, but how was it made and how many Sea Spirit Beasts were needed? Ruan Zhongshan knew nothing about it and he could only guess from Jun Wu Xie's absolute decision that to refine the elixir, the number of Sea Spirit Beasts required must be not small, that was why she could make such a clear decision.
But on the other hand, Jun Wu Xie suddenly interrupted the supply of all Sea Spirit Beasts in the Upper Realm. There itself was a huge problem. One must know that the 72 cities have relied on Sea Spirit Beast supplies for thousands of years. Such a deep history could not be broken just by a mere word. The decision of Jun Wu Xie was equivalent to provoking the anger of all the 72 cities. No city would be willing to accept this change.
If this happened in Long Xuan City, Ruan Zhongshan would not miss such a good opportunity, but he would not be so reckless as Jun Wu Xie. He would not handle it in this capricious manner, even if it required a lot of Sea Spirit Beasts, he would also find ways to hunt more to fulfill the supply of the 72 cities.
The manner in which this incident was handled made Ruan Zhongshan feel that the Yan Hai before him was just an ignorant youth with a simple mind. Although he had the ability to fight against Yan Wan, his vision was too small, and he only saw the Sea Spirit City but did not care about other forces in the Upper Realm.
This would be his greatest drawback and the cause of his defeat!
Ruan Zhongshan's tone was a little serious, but Jun Wu Xie did not respond. Ruan Zhongshan's gaze did not leave her face for an instant, trying to find a trace of fluctuation from her subtle changes in her expression and eyes.
But unfortunately, Jun Wu Xie's expression never changed in any way, and her eyes were also calm. It was as if Ruan Zhongshan's words were not heard by her at all.
Ruan Zhongshan was a little displeased in his heart. If it wasn't for the elixir, the newly appointed Sea Spirit City Lord, even Yan Wan would not have the qualifications to make him come out personally to handle this matter. The dissatisfaction in his heart made Ruan Zhongshan realize that Jun Wu Xie was resistant to his words and he looked at Xu Zu and gave a meaningful nod.
Xu Zu immediately understood the meaning of Ruan Zhongshan, and immediately jumped up and hollered: "City Lord Yan, the City Lord of my Long Xuan City has kind intentions and is afraid that you may have gone the wrong way because of your ignorance. Whether you accept it or not, you should always respond. Such an attitude is a bit too rude, are you acting like this because there's so few of us from Long Xuan City? "
Xu Zu glared menacingly at Jun Wu Xie. He had long harboured the thought of revenge for the previous time and had forgotten his defeat.
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Chapter 2690:- To Counter Floods With Weirs (1)
Jun Wu Xie looked at Xu Zu as a piercing chill flashed by her eyes.
Xu Zu had finally managed to wipe away the shadow of Jun Wu Xie from before and he was relying on Ruan Zhongshan's support and had mustered up the courage to blatantly show his anger in Jun Wu Xie's face.
However, when Jun Wu Xie's cold gaze swept over him, Xu Zu only felt that he was burned by a flame. Although Jun Wu Xie didn't say a word, Xu Zu suddenly thought of that impetuous moment when he had recklessly explored Jun Wu Xie's strength and suffered terribly. That fear that had been buried deep within the depths of his heart that had been forcibly suppressed by him suddenly burst forth and the mouth which was incessantly chattering just before suddenly froze. The unspoken words seemed to be stuck in his throat and he couldn't say a word more.
When Ruan Zhongshan saw the change in Xu Zui, he was startled. Although Xu Zu was not a top master, he was also a considerable power in Long Xuan City. He had heard Xu Zu talk about Jun Wu Xie's spirit power from before and though he was shocked, but he didn't care much about it. He thought that after Xu Zu's strength had risen, he should no longer be suppressed by her.
But ...
Who knew that Jun Wu Xie didn't do anything, but simply glanced at Xu Zu with a cold glare and Xu Zu had been frightened to this extent!
This kid really had such an ability?
Ruan Zhongshan took a deep breath and the serious expression on his face suddenly eased up a bit. He raised his head as looked at Jun Wu Xie and his attitude was completely different from before.
"City Lord Yan, the words spoken before may be a little bit harsh, but all of this is for you, for the sake of Sea Spirit City. You know that Sea Spirit City is not far from our Long Xuan City, and the exchanges between our two citites can be considered quite close. It has been peaceful for many years. You have just taken over the Sea Spirit City so you may not know enough about the 72 cities and may have to be extra vigilent in some considerations when doing things. "
"I have been in charge of Long Xuan City for many years, and I must say that I have a little experience of things between the cities. The 72 cities seem to be peaceful on the surface, but in fact, there are constant battles under that facade. If the Lord has not consolidated his forces over the years, I am afraid that the 72 cities would have already been at war with each other for a long time. Your Sea Spirit City has a shallow foundation and if it has to go against the 725 cities at this time, it is definitely not a good thing, so I also hope that you can think about it. "Ruan Zhongshan had changed his initial strong tone to a mild one instead and the sudden change left people speechless.
In fact, what Ruan Zhongshan really wanted to do was to force Jun Wu Xie to spill everything about the elixir and let her understand the possible danger of this sudden decision of Sea Spirit City. She would then have to choose to win over Long Xuan City to safeguard her city. At that time, Ruan Zhongshan would have the excuse to share the elixir's formula.
Ruan Zhongshan was very clear that the lowly medical skills of the healers in the Sea Spirit City could not be compared with Long Xuan City. The reason why such elixir could be refined was definitely because of the formula.
Since the Sea Spirit City was able to refine it out, it would not be a problem for Long Xuan City.
What was imperative now was to let Jun Wu Xie follow his intentions and tell him the formula.
Ruan Zhongshan looked intently at Jun Wu Xie and said in a sincere tone: "I already know what you said to Xu Zu before, but this matter is no small matter. I didn't let Xu Zu tell the other cities. As of now, only our Long Xuan City knows about the matter of severing the supply of Sea Spirit Beasts. "
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Chapter 2691:- To Counter Floods With Weirs (2)
Ruan Zhongshan's agenda was very obvious. He did all of this just to show some 'goodwill' to Jun Wu Xie. If it was changed to any other City Lords of Sea Spirit City, to be able to receive praises by the City Lord of Long Xuan City, they would have already agreed in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, the person Ruan Zhongshan met was Jun Wu Xie ...
Jun Wu Xie watched Ruan Zhongshan and Xu Zu perform the good cop bad cop routine without any changes in her expression.
After Ruan Zhongshan finally finished speaking, Jun Wu Xie then said, "Have you finished all that you wanted to say?"
Ruan Zhongshan was stunned momentarily. Jun Wu Xie's response was a little too calm and it was completely different from his imagination.
"The good intentions of City Lord Ruan have been conveyed to my heart, but since this decision has been made, I will never take it back. Even if City Lord Ruan does not intend to let other cities know, I will let them know." Jun Wu Xie raised her chin slightly as her cold gaze eyes swept across Ruan Zhongshan's face.
Ruan Zhongshan's complexion changed slightly. How would he have thought that this City Lord would rather have things done the hard way? He had already expressed his kind intentions, but not only did this kid not appreciate it, he even put on such a cold attitude!
"Has City Lord Yan really made up your mind?" Ruan Zhongshan's face gradually became gloomy. He was not a good-natured man, and he was able to speak with Jun Wu Xie nicely for such a long time was rare, yet Jun Wu Xie did not care about it at all. This made it hard for him to believe.
"City Lord Yan, do you know that your decision will not be related to you alone, but to the entire Sea Spirit City? If the Sea Spirit City interrupts the supply of Sea Spirit Beast, do you think that there is a place in the 72 cities City for it? "
This time, Ruan Zhongshan's tone had completely changed.
He had never met such an idiot who did not to know what was good for oneself. He talked so well to persuade him, yet he still replied so impudently? Did he really think that just by the strength of Sea Spirit City, he could really dominate the 72 cities?
Even if there was an elixir to help, but the foundation of the Sea Spirit City was so fragile. Ruan Zhongshan did not believe that Jun Wu Xie could enhance the strength of the entire Sea Spirit City in a short time.
Since she refused the proffered wine, then she now could only have wine as punishment!
"Whether or not there is a position, it is not someone else who has the final say, but it is I." Jun Wu Xie said in a cold voice, with a calm tone filled with absolute arrogance.
Ruan Zhongshan harrumphed coldly. Even if he was a fool, he could see that the kid in front of him didn't take him seriously. Such arrogance had never appeared before any of the other City Lords of Sea Spirit City.
"Yan Hai, one can't be too rigid and talk with such arrogance. Be careful of biting your own tongue, don't think that no one else knows the reason behind the matter of your Sea Spirit City suddenly stopping the supply of Sea Spirit Beasts. Perhaps there may be something in your hands that really might change Sea Spirit City, but if you think that a little trick can turn things around, it is really too naive!" Ruan Zhongshan sneered and completely tore off the hypocritical mask he wore, revealing the natural arrogance in his tone.
Jun Wu Xie raised an eyebrow and looked at Ruan Zhongshan who had completely exposed his nature. In a mild tone, she replied, "What do you mean, City Lord Ruan? Does this mean you that you've discovered something?"
"What if I have or what if I haven't? I had advised you nicely, yet you refused to listen. Since that's the case, then there's no longer a need to continue to waste time with you. I'll just tell you that I want the formula for the elixir!" Ruan Zhongshan looked at Jun Wu Xie coldly as he declared his stance.
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Chapter 2692:- To Counter Floods With Weirs (3)
Jun Wu Xie's gaze turned slightly cold as a glint flashed by her eyes.
Ruan Zhongshan could no longer endure it any further!
"Ruan Zhongshan, don't you think your manner of talking is too arrogant? Don't you think your appetite is too big? Since when did you have the right to want the things that belong to Sea Spirit City?" Jun Wu Xie coldly retorted.
Ruan Zhongshan leaned back and tilted his chin up and scoffed: "Whether or not my appetite is big, you will know soon. Hmph, Yan Hai, I see that you are young and ignorant that's why I gave you a way out. Did you think that after you have the elixir, you would be invincible in the world? Your little Sea Spirit City can't withstand the glory of your treasure. I advise you to know the current affairs and honestly give me the formula and obediently provide the Sea Spirit Beasts and I may still leave you a way to live, but if you don't know how to act, then don't blame me for being rude! Your tiny Sea Spirit City is just but a mere speck, it can't even be placed in my eyes!"
"I won't give you anything, but I would like to see how rude you would be." Jun Wu Xie looked at Ruan Zhongshan coldly as her eyes narrowed slightly.
Ruan Zhongshan sneered condescendingly at Jun Wu Xie and said with a mirth, "You can give it a try, can you handle my Long Xuan City's pressure? Little brat, don't think that just by being the City Lord of Sea Spirit City, everything would be easy. Sea Spirit City is a fart in eyes of the 72 cities! If not for needing your group of waste to provide Sea Spirit Beasts, did you really think that you can keep such a broken place? "
"Let me tell you! I am here for the formula in your hand, you have to give it whether or not you want to! My 20,000 strong army of Long Xuan City is a mile away from your Sea Spirit City! If you don't be obedient and hand the formula to me, do you believe that I will let the three words 'Sea Spirit City' disappear forever in the Upper Realm tomorrow?! "
Ruan Zhongshan thoroughly revealed his plan in front of Jun Wu Xie. Everything happened as her expectations.
Under Ruan Zhongshan's show of his oppressive might, Jun Wu Xie remained unmoved. She looked coldly at Ruan Zhongshan who threatened her and replied lightly, "I don't believe."
Ruan Zhongshan's eyes narrowed slightly. Jun Wu Xie was definitely the toughest nut he had ever encountered. Be it either a hard or soft approach, none worked. Despite revealing about the army to pressure her into aceeding to his request in desperation, but now it seems that things did not head in the direction he had expected. Looking at Jun Wu Xie's cold and proud appearance, she had not been affected by it at all!
"Let's wait and see." Ruan Zhongshan stood up indignantly while Xu Zu and the others aside stood up one after another.
When he saw Ye Sha step forward, Ruan Zhongshan sneered, "Why? You still want to detain me, with just this bunch of garbage here? Do you think you have the abilities?"
Jun Wu Xie raised her hand at this moment to stop Ye Sha.
"Let him go, I'd like to see if it's my Sea Spirit City or Long Xuan City that disappears from the Upper Realm."
Ye Sha stepped back silently when he heard this.
Ruan Zhongshan's face was a little displeased, Jun Wu Xie's arrogance had already exceeded his expectations.
"Let's go!" Ruan Zhongshan flourished his sleeves angrily and left with his men.
After Ruan Zhongshan left, Jun Wu Xie still sat motionless in her chair, as if nothing had happened.
After a short while, Jun Wu Xie raised her eyes slightly and looked at Ye Sha at the side: "Left already?"
The words were strange, it seemed as if they were talking about Ruan Zhongshan, yet it also sounded as if they were talking about someone else.
Ye Sha nodded and said, "Yes, there's no one left."
A sneer flashed at the bottom of her eyes.
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Chapter 2693:- Big Fish (1)
At this moment, Qiao Chu and others walked out from behind the hall. When Ruan Zhongshan came, they had all stayed hidden behind the back of the hall and heard everything that Ruan Zhongshan said. Jun Wu Yao had set a barrier up prior to the meeting and it was made in such a way that Ruan Zhongshan could not discover their presence and had no idea that there were people behind that were watching everything.
"I didn't expect that the moment Ruan Zhongshan made his appearance, he would make our plan proceed so well. Little Xie, do you think that the person hiding in the dark was sent by Ruan Zhongshan?" Fan Zhuo sat down on the chair nearest to him as he asked in curiosity. From the moment Ruan Zhongshan had entered the main hall with his entourage, they had noticed that another presence had sneaked into the main hall and stayed hidden in the dark, watching everything in the main hall from start to the end. It only disappeared soon after Ruan Zhongshan left.
The reason why Jun Wu Xie had a moment of silence after Ruan Zhongshan left was precisely because she discovered the existence of that person.
"No." Jun Wu Xie shook her head. That person's breath was very faint. If one didn't pay extra attention, it would not be easy to detect. He was obviously a master who was good at concealing his own spiritual power. Otherwise, it would not be possible to avoid Ruan Zhongshan's perception.
"Ruan Zhongshan is quite arrogant. Since he dared to tear off his mask in front of me, he would not go to the extent of sending someone to observe in the dark. I think that person's appearance may have been an unexpected gain." The edge of Jun Wu Xie's lips curled up slightly.
She thought that the bait they released could only catch Ruan Zhongshan, but she did not expect to catch an unexpected harvest.
"Who was that?" Fan Zhuo asked with some confusion. That person had entered and left along with Ruan Zhongshan, it was obvious that he had come together with him. Now that Sea Spirit City was already in the hands of Jun Wu Xie, not to mention that there were the members of the Night Regime everywhere, so how else could a mysterious person appear?
She did not rush to respond to Fan Zhuo's question but raised her gaze to Ye Mei who walked in from the side.
"What have you found out?"
Ye Mei was responsible for all the movements in the City Lord's manor. To sneak into the City Lord's manor, that person would already be under the close surveillance of the Night Regime.
"When that man came, he was masked so we couldn't see his face clearly. But in terms of his breath, his strength should be of one who is able to condense out spirit inscriptions, but the amount he can condense is only a small amount. He followed Ruan Zhongshan as he entered the manor, so he is unlikely a person from Sea Spirit City." Ye Mei informed her of his findings. From the moment the man entered the City Lord's manor, each and every move of his had been intently recorded down by Ye Mei. The reason why he did not take him down was to avoid alerting the enemy.
"Let someone check it out," Jun Wu Xie said indifferently. If that person was not sent by Ruan Zhongshan, yet his strength was at such a strong level that could condense out spirit inscriptions, it meant that his origin was definitely not simple. If he wasn't from Long Xuan City, it could only mean that he was a person from other cities.
Ye Mei saluted and immediately retreated to arrange everything.
Qiao Chu couldn't help but ask, "Little Xie, you're letting Ruan Zhongshan off the hook so easily? That guy's mouth should be washed thoroughly! He had spoken to such an extent, why aren't you going to get rid of him since he's here?"
When Ruan Zhongshan thought he could kill Jun Wu Xie in seconds, he didn't know that in the eyes of Qiao Chu and the others, a person who could condense out spirit inscriptions at Ruan Zhongshan's level, all Jun Wu Xie needed was to lift a finger. For Jun Wu Xie who could condense out two Spirit Rings, it was a simple feat to kill Ruan Zhongshan!
Jun Wu Xie shook her head and replied: "It's not time... yet."
"What do you mean?" Qiao Chu scratched his head.
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Chapter 2694:- Big Fish (2)
"It's easy to kill Ruan Zhongshan, but by simply killing him, we can't make things bigger. Only by letting Long Xuan City's elite be defeated in the hands of Sea Spirit City can the other City Lords of the 72 cities realize the changes in Sea Spirit City. "Jun Wu Xie explained patiently.
To Jun Wu Xie, Ruan Zhongshan was just but a jumping clown. She did not even have any interest in him, let alone to rouse any anger. She had planned for so long and even gave Xu Zu so much "news". It was not such a simple plan to kill Ruan Zhongshan alone.
What she wanted was to make the whole Upper Realm know that there was something wrong with Sea Spirit City!
Only by constantly creating conflicts, can her plan proceed along perfectly.
Qiao Chu still had some queries but Hua Yao who could no longer take the baffled expression on Qiao Chu's face continued to explain further: "What Little Xie means, is to use the battle between Long Xuan City and Sea Spirit City to stir things up and make the whole thing even bigger. If Little Xie kills Ruan Zhongshan, the other City Lords of the 72 cities would only that that Little Xie is the only strong person. But what if it was the entire Sea Spirit City that they had always looked down upon could easily destroy Long Xuan City? Then the effect would be completely different. "
The strength of one person was not really the revelation of strength. It's difficult for two fists to defeat four fists and there is always the possibility of defeat.
But the strength of a city cannot be shaken and the final result that Jun Wu Xie wanted was to make the 72 cities realize ... that if Sea Spirit City suddenly changed from being such a weak city to such a strong city, what was odd about it? As long as their suspicions have been raised, then the news about the elixir previously released by Jun Wu Xie would soon take root in the heart of those City Lords.
The subsequent scramble ... would surely continue!
This was the result that Jun Wu Xie wanted; a chess game that was large enough to drag all 72 cities into the quagmire!
For the Upper Realm, this was definitely the beginning of a nightmare.
The sudden revelation that appeared on Qiao Chu's face had completely revealed his admiration for Jun Wu Xie who had thought of such a meticulous plan. It was a strategy that required foresight! Even if the people in the Upper Realm were clever and always in strife, it was still impossible to discover the true purpose of Jun Wu Xie.
"Tomorrow, Ruan Zhongshan will launch an attack on Sea Spirit City. Let's all rest for today. Give them a good beating tomorrow." Jun Wu Xie slowly got up, the prelude to the play had been performed, all that was left was to watch the performance of the Night Regime and the Ghost Army.
As soon as Qiao Chu and others heard that there was a fight, they were all riled up as they stood up in cheers as they swung their fists around. They could not wait to fight with the people from Long Xuan City, and even wanted to start the fight immediately.
On the contrary, Jun Wu Xie did not even have the slightest change in emotion.
The opponent was too weak, so weak that she could not even muster up a sliver of interest to fight.
At the same time, following the departure of Ruan Zhongshan, a man in black quietly left from outside the City Lord's manor and very soon disappeared into an inconspicuous house within Sea Spirit City.
That humble house seemed to have been uninhabited for a long time, and it was a little dilapidated, but a slender figure sat quietly in the house.
When the man in black landed in the courtyard, Zheng Weilong who was sitting in the courtyard also raised her eyes and looked at Ah Da who had returned in a hurry.
"How was it?" Zheng Weilong was wearing a plain black robe which was the same as the soldiers of Long Xuan City. She posed as a soldier of Long Xuan City a few days ago and mixed in with the army. She joined the army that was stationed outside Sea Spirit City as Ah Da sneaked into Sea Spirit City.
When Ruan Zhongshan led people into the city to find Jun Wu Xie, Ah Da who had been observing in secret started to follow him.
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Chapter 2695:- Big Fish (3)
Ah Da was not a person from Diminishing Moon City. He was a person whom Zheng Weilong had rescued back from the brink of death when she was younger. He was very skilled, but he almost died under the pursuit of his enemies.
In the Upper Realm where relationships between humans were fragile and weak, it was rare to meet someone like like Ah Da who valued morality. He started to follow by Zheng Weilong's side after he managed to survive to repay her life-saving grace. He stayed by her side and protected the weak her who had no spirit power. Before Zheng Weilong became an adult, Ah Da had lost count of the number of assassination attempts he had fended off from her 'brothers and sisters.
In terms of strength, if compared with Ruan Zhongshan, Ah Da's ability to condense spirit inscriptions was similar, but in terms of stealth, Ah Da prevailed.
Ah Da immediately told Zheng Weilong everything he heard in the City Lord's manor.
She did not speak for a long time after hearing his report as she sought to digest the startling information.
"You mean, the reason why Ruan Zhongshan worked so hard to move the army was all for a formula of an elixir that belongs to Sea Spirit City?" Zheng Weilong furrowed her brows slightly after she heard his report.
When he started amassing his army, she already felt that something was off. If not for that, she wouldn't have snuck along, but it had never crossed her mind that all Ruan Zhongshan did would actually be for an elixir's formula?
Immediately, the thought that crossed her mind was that the formula was definitely not something simple! She was sure about it!
"When Sea Spirit City stopped the supply of Sea Spirit Beasts, Ruan Zhongshan sent someone to Sea Spirit City to enquire, but then it seemed like something happened ..." Zheng Weilong narrowed her eyes as she thought back about Ruan Zhongshan's slightly odd behavior before his departure. She immediately discovered what was odd about it and she asked: "Do you remember the person whom Ruan Zhongshan brought into his residence for a short time?"
Ah Da nodded.
"What's was odd about that person?"
Ah Da thought for a moment before saying: "The man has been to the City Lord's manor once before. Ruan Zhongshan originally sent him to Sea Spirit City. He was not very powerful, but after he entered the City Lord's manor for the second time and after he stayed there for a period, his strength suddenly soared. Although he still did not breakthrough to the peak of the Gold Spirit, he's definitely much stronger than before."
Ah Da paused and said, "Hmm...I felt that it was a little strange before. There are many geniuses in the Upper Realm, but those people had shown a certain talent when they're just a few years old. However, that person has passed the age. In terms of his original strength, he is not considered to be exceptionally talented, but he has made great progress in such a short period of time. This situation is intriguing. "
Xu Zu's sudden increase in strength has garnered Ah Da's attention. With Ah Da's ramblings, Zheng Weilong fell into contemplation.
Long Xuan City, Sea Spirit City, surge of spirit power, sudden interruption of supply of Sea Spirit Beasts, and a formula that Ruan Zhongshan led the army to snatch ...
All the clues started to click together in Zheng Weilong's mind, and gradually connected ...
Suddenly, Zheng Weilong opened her eyes.
"The formula for an elixir that could increase one's strength?" Zheng Weilong suddenly said with shock as she continued to mumble to herself, "That's right! The formula that Ruan Zhongshan wants must be a formula that can increase one's strength! And that formula must use a lot of Sea Spirit Beasts as materials... No wonder ... No wonder Sea Spirit City would suddenly interrupt all supplies to the 72 cities!"
At this moment, Zheng Weilong's heart suddenly started beating faster as all the answers that came together made her shocked!
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Chapter 2696:- Unwilling (1)
Zheng Weilong's speculation not only surprised her, but even Ah Da was shocked!
Ah Da looked at Zheng Weilong, who was shocked, but he already believed her speculation.
Zheng Weilong was the lowest rubbish in the Upper Realm. Even if she was facing the aura of the mistress of the Discerning Moon City, she still received respect and favour. However, when her innate talent for spiritual cultivation was removed, she was given another specialty, wisdom.
Zheng Weilong's cleverness surpassed everyone that Ah Da had ever seen. If it wasn't because she was born without the ability to cultivate spiritual power, with her wisdom, combined with a good innate ability, even the current Discerning Moon City Lord would not be able to hold her back.
"Miss, do you mean ... the change in Sea Spirit City was because there is a formula that can enhance one's spirit power?" Ah Da asked in surprise.
Zheng Weilong frowned, "According to the current clues, this should be the case. Did you not notice that the mood of the people in the Sea Spirit City is a bit strange? The reason why Sea Spirit City is reduced to its current state is tied in with the weakness of its city dwellers. Although I have no spiritual power, and I can't sense their strength, but after we entered the city, based on the behaviour of those people we have seen, they did not seem like those who have low powers. In fact ... I have a feeling that the strength of these people in Sea Spirit City are likely to be higher than Long Xuan City, moreover, it can be comparable to Discerning Moon City."
Zheng Weilong's analysis hit the main points, and despite having few clues in this situation, she had completely discerned the situation created by Jun Wu Xie.
When Ah Da heard Zheng Weilong say this, he suddenly remembered that almost none of the Sea Spirit City people they saw when they entered the city was at a level lower than Gold Spirit.
Although they didn't see many people, this probability was already amazing!
"So it is no wonder that Yan Hai can be so calm when facing the threat of Ruan Zhongshan. As it turns out that he already has such a big gambling chip in his hands." Ah Da recalled Jun Wu Xie's calmness and arrogance. At first, he thought that Jun Wu Xie was young and had no sense of propriety but now it seemed that it was not the case.
"Something's wrong." Zheng Weilong suddenly changed the direction of the discussion. "Although the strength of Sea Spirit City has improved, Ruan Zhongshan came this time alone to find trouble, and because of his overconfidence, he did not bring enough men. To repel Long Xuan City, the best solution is for Yan Hai to kill Ruan Zhongshan in the City Lord's manor. Once Ruan Zhongshan dies in the hands of Yan Hai, then the soldiers of Long Xuan City will have no leader, and no more combat prowess. But ... Why did Yan Hai give up such a great opportunity? Since he has the confidence to repel Long Xuan City, why didn't he make the first move? Instead, he gave Ruan Zhongshan a chance to attack?"
A huge knot lingered in Zheng Weilong's heart. She could not fully read Jun Wu Xie's approach clearly. Vaguely, she felt that she must be missing something.
"Maybe the kid is too confident. After all, he is young, and even if he is astute, he won't be able to cover everything. The young are full of vigor. He holds the gambling chips in his own hands, so he may be so careless." Ah Da guessed.
"Is that so?" Zheng Weilong's brows did not relax, she had an inkling that things were not as simple as Ah Da said.
Sea Spirit City's actions during this time were slightly high-profile. Was this because of Jun Wu Xie's youthful arrogance or something else?
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Chapter 2697:- Unwilling (2)
"Let's continue to observe." Zheng Weilong couldn't be sure in that instant.
"Miss doesn't plan to tell Ruan Zhongshan about this?" Ah Da looked at Zheng Weilong. The reason why the Lord of Discerning Moon City sent Zheng Weilong to Long Xuan City was very clear. He intended to betroth Zheng Weilong to Ruan Zhongshan to win over Long Xuan City.
Discerning Moon City was not in a low position among the 72 cities, but Zheng Weilong's father schemed for more than that. Several ladies of Discerning Moon City have been arranged to be sent to other cities, although not yet. The news had yet to be completely released, but at the present moment, the intent was clear.
Zheng Weilong looked at Ah Da and sneered suddenly.
"How can I not understand the meaning of my father, but Ah Da, I am not willing! I won't resign to it! I, Zheng Weilong have no spiritual power, and I am a waste in everyone's eyes. The influence of Long Xuan City is not essential to Discerning Moon City. But still, my father has sent me here. Obviously to him, the value of my usefulness is pitiful. I don't like father or Ruan Zhongshan. I don't want to be a waste forever. This time, maybe this is an opportunity. Ah Da, I want to take a gamble."
Zheng Weilong unleashed these things that had been buried in her heart for a long time, and only to Ah Da, she dared to say these things.
She, Zheng Weilong, had asked herself, apart from spiritual power, she was not lacking in other areas when compared to others. But, in a place like the Upper Realm where the weak were prey to the strong, she was not even given a chance to prove herself.
She was a pawn, an almost discarded pawn ...
Ah Da fell into silence, watching a rare show of Zheng Weilong's discontent, he was left speechless. He had watched Zheng Weilong grow up. He knew Zheng Weilong's intelligence and wisdom better than anyone else. If Zheng Weilong was given some opportunities, she would have displayed greater use and purpose, but unfortunately, no one gave her this opportunity ... she had no right to say no ...
"Ah Da is willing to lay down the ground for Miss. As long as Miss orders it, Ah Da will do my best to complete it!" Ah Da knelt on one knee and showed great loyalty to Zheng Weilong.
Zheng Weilong nodded, took a deep breath, and she felt a strange feeling lingering in her heart. This time, she had a hunch that she was right in coming to Sea Spirit City!
Once the master and servant had finished talking, a figure quietly left the house's courtyard. Ah Da and Zheng Weilong did not realise that their conversation was clearly heard by someone else.
The spy from Night Regime returned to the City Lord's manor, and told Jun Wu Xie everything he heard.
Jun Wu Xie raised her eyebrows slightly, as she did not expect that there was such an interesting "guest" in the Sea Spirit City.
"The Young Miss of Discerning Moon City, this is interesting." Jun Wu Xie glanced down slightly, stroking the soft fur of Little Black. Zheng Weilong's cleverness caught her attention, but Jun Xu Xie was more interested in the discontent of Zheng Weilong.
A discarded chess piece, abandoned by the world, may have unexpected power.
"What are you thinking of?" Jun Wu Yao sat with one hand supporting his chin as he looked at Jun Wu Xie's subtle expression, and he already knew that his wife had thought of something extraordinary.
"I'm not sure yet, for now, let's have someone continue to watch them. We should resolve this issue with Long Xuan City first." Jun Wu Xie wanted to see if Zheng Weilong had any value in cooperation.
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Chapter 2698:- Unwilling (3)
Speaking of which, Ruan Zhongshan immediately returned to the camp where Long Xuan City's army was stationed, after leaving Sea Spirit City. The 20,000 soldiers from Long Xuan City were already aggressive.
Ruan Zhongshan returned to the camp commander filled with anger, and as soon as he was seated, he smashed a tea cup on the table.
"Ignorant fool!" Ruan Zhongshan cursed, frowning angrily.
Xu Zu carefully stood aside as he saw Ruan Zhongshan's anger, but in his heart he was ecstatic.
Jun Wu Xie had annoyed Ruan Zhongshan this time, she not only refuted Ruan Zhongshan, but even directly challenged the dignity of Ruan Zhongshan, and he simply couldn't bear it.
At this moment, Jun Wu Xie was as good as dead!
"Please be appeased my Lord. Why do you care about such an ignorant brat? I don't think he is a capable lord; he thinks that he can rest easy after securing Sea Spirit City. What he doesn't know is that there will always be someone better than him. Since he doesn't know how to appreciate my Lord, then my Lord need not be polite with him. Sea Spirit City is so close to our Long Xuan City, it should have been placed in the sphere of influence our city long ago. Let's sort them out this time; not only will we obtain the prescription, we will also be able to control the resources of the Sea Spirit City. Isn't this great?" Xu Zu couldn't wait for Jun Wu Xie to receive a tragic end, and thus he continued to fan the flames of Ruan Zhongshan's anger.
"Hmph! A waste like him, I can crush him with one hand. What you said makes sense. He is shameless. Since the Sea Spirit City Lord doesn't want to do it, then he should be a quiet as a dead person. I want the formula, and I want Sea Spirit City too! "Ruan Zhongshan narrowed his eyes, alight with greed.
To formulate the elixir, a large number of Sea Spirit Beasts were needed. If one owns the Sea Spirit City, then one could refine the elixir in large quantities, which was more convenient than seeking the cooperation of the Sea Spirit City. Much more...
"Yes, yes, yes, these things should belong to you, my Lord." Xu Zu nodded again and again.
"Immediately pass my order, the army is to be ready to slaughter the Sea Spirit City with me tomorrow morning!" Ruan Zhongshan sneered. He had given Jun Wu Xie a choice. Since she wanted to die, he would fulfil her wish!
"I will do it now!" Xu Zu didn't say anything more, as he immediately went to convey Ruan Zhongshan's order.
The soldiers of Long Xuan City were soon ready to fight. However, this battle did not cause any trace of tension in them. In the minds of all Long Xuan City soldiers, Sea Spirit City was weak. If they wanted to capture the Sea Spirit City, for them, it was easy as flipping a hand.
In the early morning of the next day, when the first rays of sunlight fell on the Sea Spirit City, dissipating the darkness and bringing light, Ruan Zhongshan was already seated on a high-headed horse, dressed in heavy armour. The Long Xuan City soldiers advanced towards the Sea Spirit City!
The whole battalion rushed forward, and it didn't take long for the 20,000 troops to reach the Sea Spirit City.
Ruan Zhongshan stood at the forefront of the battalion, the killing intent boiling over as he looked at the peaceful Sea Spirit City.
After today, those three words "Sea Spirit City" will forever disappear from the Upper Realm. From then on, this land will belong to Long Xuan City and to him!
Thinking of this, Ruan Zhongshan couldn't help raising his chin and called out with an extremely arrogant voice:
"Yan Hai! You little bastard, come and receive your death from me!"
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Chapter 2699:- Who is Getting Hit in The Face? (1)
Ruan Zhongshan used his strong spiritual power to amplify his roar throughout Sea Spirit City.
Two shadows quietly hid in the forest outside the Sea Spirit City.
Zheng Weilong watched as Ruan Zhongshan stood arrogantly in front of his army, her gaze swept across the elite troops of Long Xuan City behind Ruan Zhongshan.
Ruan Zhongshan had made preparations for war while he was still in Long Xuan City, so the 20,000 men he brought were the bravest and apt in battle soldiers of Long Xuan City, and he was fully prepared when he left the city. Now as he stood just outside of Sea Spirit City, his manner imposing and turbulent, they looked ferocious and ready to slaughter.
"Although Long Xuan City's army is not as good as Discerning Moon City's army, it is still pretty good. Ah Da, did you find out if Sea Spirit City made any preparations from before?" Zheng Weilong whispered to Ah Da, who was beside her.
Ah Da shook his head.
"Sea Spirit City was normal yesterday, and I did not find any movement to gather the troops within the city."
This was strange because just yesterday Ruan Zhongshan had uttered such harsh words in front of Jun Wu Xie. And because Jun Wu Xie was not a fool, she would know that Run Zhongshan was not joking this time. Since she let Ruan Zhongshan go, then she must have a certain confidence.
It stood to reason that yesterday was the last chance for Jun Wu Xie to prepare, but for a whole day, the Sea Spirit City was abnormally calm. The pedestrians on the street were natural and there was no sense of urgency to prepare for the war. Just this morning when Ah Da took Zheng Weilong out of the city to observe the war, there was still no army presence to be found in Sea Spirit City.
Zheng Weilong frowned slightly, as she now had no idea what Jun Wu Xie wanted to do. Long Xuan City's army had already reached the gates of Sea Spirit City. Wasn't Jun Wu Xie going to send her troops to defend the city?
Just as Zheng Weilong was in doubt, the gates of Sea Spirit City opened slowly, and the heavy, groaning sound was even more piercing in the silence of the morning. After the gates opened, a lanky figure slowly walked out of the city.
Sitting on his tall horse, Ruan Zhongshan squinted his eyes at the figure coming out of Sea Spirit City, and he laughed suddenly.
"Has the kid Yan Hai pissed himself in fear? That he even sent out a piece of garbage like you?" Ruan Zhongshan said sarcastically, as he looked at the man who came out of Sea Spirit City. That man was not a stranger, in fact that man had received them yesterday in the City Lord's manor. The housekeeper!
Ye Sha wore a simple gray coat, his back against Sea Spirit City as he walked in front of the army of Long Xuan City. He was tall and strong, with grave and stern face; there was no longer a smile like yesterday. Even as he faced the 20,000 strong army alone, there was not the slightest hint of timidity and fear within his eyes. He stood proudly in the wind, letting the breeze lift the corner of his clothes.
When Xu Zu saw Ye Sha, he was stunned. He thought that no matter what a waste Jun Wu Xie was, she would have quickly gathered the troops to prepare for the enemy. But who would have thought that instead of soldiers walking out of the fates, it was the housekeeper?
"Is this all you've got, Yan Hai? Does he really think that by throwing his housekeeper out, he will be able to deal with my 20,000 strong troops?" Ruan Zhongshan sneered in disdain, and Sea Spirit City's response seemed almost like a joke to him.
Ye Sha looked up slightly, and his cold, domineering gaze swept across the people from Long Xuan City.
"The City Lord has a message for you." Ye Sha opened his mouth.
"Oh? Isn't it too late to kneel and beg for mercy? Just yesterday, Yan Hai was still being arrogant." Ruan Zhongshan sneered.
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Chapter 2700:- Who is Getting Hit in The Face? (2)
Ruan Zhongshan thought that Jun Wu Xie was frightened and did not dare to come forward and instead, sent Ye Sha out to ask for forgiveness. Thus, in his heart, he dismissed Jun Wu Xie even more.
"Go back and tell Yan Hai that little bastard that it's too late! I gave him enough opportunities yesterday to make a choice. He was too arrogant and gave up his last chance. He wants me to retreat today? Don't say it is you, even if he climbed out of the city in person, and knelt in front of me, begging for mercy, I will not retreat! Let him wait for his impending death!" Ruan Zhongshan sneered proudly, showing his arrogance.
The 20,000 Long Xuan City soldiers behind him let out a resound roar at his mad words.
Ruan Zhongshan was very proud, and he increasingly felt that Sea Spirit City already belonged to him.
However, at this moment when the vigour of the Long Xuan City troops was at its peak, a harsh, shrill sound suddenly ripped off the soldiers' roar. An arrow burst into the air and shot straight at Ruan Zhongshan's horse's hoof!
The sudden appearance of the arrow shocked the originally calm horse, causing it to whine!
Ruan Zhongshan was almost kicked off his horse!
Long Xuan City's noisy army also fell into silence at this moment!
Suddenly, rows of soldiers started appearing along the city gate towers of Sea Spirit City. Each person held a longbow, bowstring pulled taut, ready to fire. There were nearly a thousand people in number, and nearly a thousand arrow tips, all aimed at Ruan Zhongshan!
Ruan Zhongshan's face became extremely ugly in an instant!
Ye Sha looked at the 20,000 soldiers who had finally "calmed down", and then he said, "Did no one tell you that you should wait for others to finish speaking before you respond?"
Ruan Zhongshan's eyes widened, and he opened his mouth to speak again. There was a bang on the city wall, and all the archers moved the tips of their arrows slightly forward. The intent was obvious. All the arrows were facing Ruan Zhongshan. Ruan Zhongshan had a strong sense of self-confidence, but under such intensive attacks, he was afraid he wouldn't emerge unscathed. He could only gnash his teeth and stared at Ye Sha.
Ye Sha raised his lower jaw slightly, and with a hint of coldness and pride: "If Lord Ruan does not understand the rules, our Lord said that he doesn't mind letting a thousand archers 'teach' you."
Ruan Zhongshan's eyes widened at once. He thought with the soldiers that he brought, Jun Wu Xie would be scared witless. Who could have imagined that Jun Wu Xie had prepared so many archers waiting for him early in the morning!
One person was not enough to fight against the 20,000-strong army of Long Xuan City but all of the thousand Sea Spirit City people were archers with bows and arrows, and their target was not others, only Ruan Zhongshan!
Even if Ruan Zhongshan was ignorant, he already knew the meaning of Jun Wu Xie's threat.
If he dared to mess around again, the thousand archers will not bother with attacking the soldiers of Long Xuan City, and instead, turn him into a porcupine!
Ruan Zhongshan stared at Ye Sha as he gritted his teeth and pressed down the bitterness in his heart, but he didn't dare to say a word. His hands behind his back had begun to condense Spiritual Inscriptions, yet he still maintained his composure.
Ye Sha looked at Ruan Zhongshan's "cooperation" with satisfaction, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Our City Lord said that today, if anyone from Long Xuan City dares to take one step towards Sea Spirit City, he will kill your 20,000 troops!"
Ye Sha's ruthless voice spoke out Jun Wu Xie's admonition; the cold intent in his voice was transmitted to the soldiers' ears and made them stunted.
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