Luo Chen pondered for a while, then replied: "I think it would be a peaceful and happy life. We can appreciate these beautiful flowers every day and live with the residents of the city."

Qingshuang nodded, with a hint of longing in her eyes, "I also hope that one day we can have a little home of our own."

Luo Chen held Qing Shuang's hand and said gently: "No matter where we are, as long as we are together, that is our home."

They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with beautiful visions of the future.

In the evening, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to go to a restaurant in the city to taste the local cuisine.

The restaurant was bustling with activity, with guests sitting around, drinking, chatting and laughing.

They ordered some local specialties and some fine wine. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang ate and chatted, enjoying this rare leisure time.

"Luo Chen, you know what? I like the grilled fish here the most. The fish is tender and the seasoning is just right." Qingshuang said while tasting the grilled fish.

Luo Chen smiled and replied: "I like it too. The chefs here are really good."

They spent a pleasant night in the restaurant, and only returned to the city lord's mansion to rest when the night deepened.

The next day.

The weather today doesn't seem to be very good.

It's a little cold outside.

It was rare for Luo Chen to stay in bed with Qingshuang for a while, then he took off his thick coat on the bed and walked out of the room.

Although, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang are both practitioners.

But not every practitioner has absolute resistance to changes in the environment.

Cold, or hot.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang could still feel it.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked out of the room. A gust of cold wind blew towards them, causing them to unconsciously tighten their coats.

Despite this, their mood was not affected. Instead, they felt refreshed by the fresh air.

"Although the weather is a bit cold today, it seems to be a good day for adventure." Luo Chen turned to Qingshuang and said.

Qingshuang nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "Yes, let's explore other places in this city, maybe we will find something new."

The two decided to go to the city's market first. The market is located in the center of the city, where all kinds of goods are traded and it is very lively.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked through the bustling crowd, looking at every stall curiously.

"Luo Chen, look over there!" Qingshuang suddenly pointed at a stall and said excitedly.

Luo Chen looked in the direction Qingshuang pointed, and saw an old man displaying his handicrafts. The stall was filled with all kinds of exquisite wood carvings and stone carvings.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked forward and admired each piece carefully.

"These works are truly exquisite, and each one embodies the craftsman's painstaking efforts." Luo Chen exclaimed.

Qingshuang picked up a small wooden boat with fine carvings and asked, "Old man, how was this wooden boat made?"

The old man smiled and replied, "Little girl, this wooden boat is carved from the finest sandalwood, and every detail was polished by me personally."

Luo Chen became very interested in the old man's works. He asked, "Old man, did you make all these works by yourself?"

The old man nodded and said, "Yes, I have loved carving since I was a child. Over the years, I have been studying this craft."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang expressed their sincere admiration for the old man's craftsmanship and bought several works as souvenirs.

After leaving the old man's stall, they continued to wander around the market.

At the other end of the market, a lively martial arts arena attracted their attention.

On the ring, two warriors were competing fiercely, surrounded by a crowd of spectators.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were also attracted by the intense scene and stopped to watch.

"Qingshuang, why don't we try it too?" Luo Chen suggested.

A hint of excitement flashed in Qingshuang's eyes, "Okay, I haven't sparred with anyone for a long time."

The two men walked onto the stage and challenged the warriors present.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's extraordinary skills soon won the applause of the audience.

After several rounds of competition, they demonstrated their superb martial arts and made many new friends.

At sunset, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang left the ring. They felt a little tired, but in an extremely happy mood.

The two found a small restaurant, ordered some local specialties, and chatted while eating.

"Today is a really fulfilling day." Qingshuang said with satisfaction.

Luo Chen smiled and nodded, "Yes, every day brings new experiences and discoveries. This kind of life is really desirable."

They know that although such days are beautiful, the path of cultivation is still long.

They will continue to move forward, explore the unknown world, and constantly improve their cultivation.

As night fell, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked silently towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Luo Chen planned to visit his good friend, the mayor of this city, to reminisce about the past.

But, this has not yet arrived at the City Lord's Mansion.

He then sensed some unusual aura outside the City Lord's Mansion.

What can be clearly felt is that there seem to be many more hairless monks outside the City Lord's Mansion.

These monks were dressed in robes and wore monk hats.

With his hands clasped together, a strange aura emanated from his body.

"Qingshuang, something seems to be wrong here."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, and there was a hint of vigilance in each other's eyes.

Qingshuang held Luo Chen's hand tightly and whispered, "These monks don't look like ordinary practitioners. There is an unsettling aura about them."

Luo Chen nodded, signaling Qingshuang to keep quiet, then he quietly approached the City Lord's Mansion, trying to eavesdrop on the conversation between the monks.

Qingshuang followed closely behind, and the two of them moved in the night like ghosts, trying not to make any sound.

"Where do these monks come from?" Qingshuang asked in a low voice.

"I don't know either, but there is some kind of evil in their aura. They don't seem like orthodox Buddhist disciples."

Luo Chen replied, his brows furrowed, obviously confused by the situation.

The two observed in the dark for a while and found that these monks seemed to be waiting for something.

Luo Chen decided to take the risk and approach. He signaled Qingshuang to stay where she was, and he turned into a wisp of smoke and approached the monks silently.

Luo Chen put his ear to the corner, listening carefully to the monks' conversation.

"We must ensure that the plan is foolproof and no one in the City Lord's Mansion can be spared." A deep voice sounded.

"Yes, Big Brother, we have set up a barrier so outsiders cannot detect our actions." Another voice replied.

Luo Chen was shocked and realized that these monks had ill intentions and that they seemed to have taken action against the people in the City Lord's Mansion.

He quickly returned to Qingshuang and told her what he had heard. "We have to find a way to stop them." A hint of determination flashed in Qingshuang's eyes.

Luo Chen nodded, he knew that now was not the time to hesitate.

The two quickly formulated a plan and decided to act separately. Luo Chen went to find the city lord, while Qingshuang went to find other helpers in the city lord's mansion.

Luo Chen carefully avoided the monk's sight and used his invisibility to sneak into the City Lord's Mansion.

He found the city lord's study and discovered that the city lord was being besieged by several monks.

Luo Chen attacked without hesitation and knocked down those monks with lightning speed.

"Luo Chen, why are you here?" When the city lord saw Luo Chen, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"City Lord, now is not the time to explain. There are a large number of monks outside with bad intentions. We must take action immediately." Luo Chen said anxiously.

The city lord nodded and quickly summoned the guards and servants in the mansion to prepare for the impending crisis.

At the same time, Qingshuang was looking for help in the City Lord's Mansion.

She found a few loyal servants and told them what was happening outside.

The servants immediately picked up their weapons and followed Qingshuang to prepare for battle.

Luo Chen and the city lord led the guards and servants out of the mansion and engaged in a fierce battle with the monks.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were agile and worked in perfect harmony, and they quickly repelled the monks' first wave of attacks.

"How dare you evil monks cause chaos in the city!" Luo Chen shouted angrily.

"Hmph, they are just some minions. The real masters are still behind." A leading monk sneered.

At this moment, a tall monk walked out from the group of monks, his eyes revealed a chilling murderous aura.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that the real battle had just begun.

"Neither of you two will leave alive today." The tall monk said coldly, then swung the Zen staff in his hand and attacked Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang fought side by side. They knew that this battle was related to the safety of the city and the life and death of everyone.

The two men used all their skills to fight a life-and-death battle with the tall monk.

The battle was extremely fierce. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gradually gained the upper hand with their tacit cooperation and superb martial arts.

Although the tall monk was extremely powerful, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were nimble and were always able to avoid his heavy blows at critical moments.

Qingshuang's sword light was like water, and Luo Chen's fist wind was like thunder. The two complemented each other, making it difficult for the monk to resist.

"How can you ordinary people understand the true meaning of Buddha!" ​​the monk roared, and every time he swung his Zen staff, it was accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.

Luo Chen sneered, "The truth? I think you are just evil spirits in Buddhist clothes!"

Qingshuang was calmer, she knew there could be no slacking in this battle.

She said to Luo Chen: "Luo Chen, we have to end the battle as soon as possible and not give them a chance to breathe."

Luo Chen nodded, and the two of them launched their attack at the same time.

Luo Chen's boxing style incorporates the internal strength he has cultivated over many years, and each punch contains powerful destructive power.

Qingshuang's sword skills were as smooth as flowing clouds and water. Wherever the tip of the sword pointed, the monk's robes were cut, revealing bloodstains on his skin.

Although the monk was powerful, he gradually became overwhelmed by the combined forces of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

Finally, after a perfect coordination, Luo Chen hit the monk in the chest with a punch, and the tip of Qingshuang's sword pierced his shoulder.

The monk let out a painful roar, his staff slipped from his hand, and his body fell backwards.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not give him any chance to breathe. They jumped up at the same time and completely subdued him.

The battle was over, and the guards and servants of the City Lord's Mansion cheered.

The city lord stepped forward and expressed his deep gratitude to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

"Thanks to you, we were able to escape danger." The city lord said gratefully.

Luo Chen waved his hand and said, "You are too polite, Lord. This is what we should do."

Qing Shuang smiled and responded, "City Lord, you have always taken good care of us. We are very happy to be able to help you this time."

The city lord nodded, then turned to the monks and ordered the guards to tie them all up and hand them over to the authorities.

As the night deepened, the city lord's mansion returned to peace. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were given a comfortable guest room to rest in, arranged by the city lord.

Lying on the bed, Luo Chen looked at the ceiling, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

"Qingshuang, what happened today made me realize that no matter where we go, we may encounter dangers and challenges." Luo Chen said softly.

Qingshuang turned sideways and looked at him tenderly, "Yes, but as long as you are by my side, I will not be afraid no matter what kind of difficulties I encounter."

Luo Chen smiled, reached out and held Qing Shuang's hand, "We still have a long way to go together and face more challenges together."

Qingshuang nodded, her eyes full of determination, "No matter what the future holds, we will go on together."

The two smiled at each other, then hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth and strength.

In this world full of unknowns, they know that as long as they are with each other, nothing is impossible.

About, a few days later.

Early in the morning, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang bid farewell to the city lord and left the city.

The ceremony, naturally, has ended.

Although the ceremony is over, the prosperity of the city remains the same.

"Brother, are you leaving town?"

At the city gate, a middle-aged man saw Luo Chen and Qingshuang beside him, and he couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, we have other things to deal with." Luo Chen responded politely.

"Then you have to be careful, things are not peaceful outside recently." The middle-aged man kindly reminded.

"Thank you for the reminder. We will pay attention to it." Qingshuang replied with a smile.

The two walked through the city gate and embarked on a new journey.

The sunshine shines on them, adding a touch of warmth to their journey.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked side by side, their figures lengthened in the morning light, appearing exceptionally determined.

"Luo Chen, have you ever thought about where we are going?" Qingshuang suddenly asked.

Luo Chen was silent for a while, then slowly said: "I don't know either, but I always feel that we still have a long way to go, and there are still many things waiting for us to do."

Qingshuang nodded, she knew that Luo Chen was telling the truth.

Ever since they embarked on the path of cultivation, they were destined to face countless challenges and unknowns.

"No matter what, I will stay with you." Qingshuang said firmly.

Luo Chen turned to look at Qingshuang, his eyes full of gratitude and love.

He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as Qingshuang was there, he would not feel lonely. (End of this chapter)

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