I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 305. Didn't I do you a favor by not killing you?

The Grand Elder of Anxi City sat facing the young man, his aura gradually becoming powerful, stirring up the sea of ​​clouds.

He didn't notice the change in his new ally's expression; he simply stood up and stepped out of the carriage.

He stood on a cloud, arms outstretched, and laughed: "Shen Zongyu, why not ascend to heaven for a chat?"

Shen Zongyu frowned slightly and glanced at Chen Chong.

Chen Chong immediately understood and gave the order.

The original three thousand Xuanjia soldiers immediately began their march, and another two thousand soldiers emerged from Yong'an City, heading towards the distant plains.

Five thousand soldiers formed a battle formation, their spirits soaring, pointing straight to the heavens.

"Now that the Grand Elder has come to my Yong'an City, how can I be disrespectful?"

Shen Zongyu spoke slowly, then nodded slightly to Shen Yexiao.

A hint of worry appeared in Shen Yexiao's eyes.

He had different ideas about governing the city from his uncle, but they were still blood relatives.

The arrival of Elder Qiu Yuan of Anxi City in person is no small matter...

Moreover, if Shen Zongyu were to be in danger, Yong'an City might not be able to be defended.

Then... Shen Yexiao suddenly looked at Chen Zhian, who was not far away.

Chen Zhian gazed at the clouds above, but also noticed Shen Yexiao's almost pleading look.

"I will go with you." Chen Zhian did not hesitate, and as he spoke, he stepped into the air and ascended.

Shen Zongyu was somewhat surprised, but the other elders were finally relieved.

They had all witnessed Chen Zhian's skills and knew that he was a powerful figure no less than Tianque.

With him and Shen Zongyu going together, and with the five thousand Xuan soldiers forming a battle formation to deter the enemy, there shouldn't be any danger.

Shen Zongyu was not an ungrateful person. A hint of gratitude welled up in his tired eyes as he bowed to Chen Zhian.

The two of them stepped into the air and ascended straight to the clouds.

But then they saw that the Grand Elder of Anxi City had already set up a table in the clouds and was sitting with the mysterious young man.

Fine wine has been set out on the table.

When Chen Zhian and Shen Zongyu arrived together, the Grand Elder of Anxi City concealed the surprise in his eyes and invited the two to take a seat.

Qiu Yuan was pouring tea, while Shen Zongyu remained silent.

The first to speak was actually the young man.

The young man in fine clothes had a bright smile on his face, and even stood up and bowed to Chen Zhian.

"It seems we are destined to meet again."

Chen Zhian naturally recognized the young man.

This young man was the one imprisoned in the mysterious building by Huang Tianmen's subordinate Tu.

Chen Zhian still remembered that the young man, Miss Lin, and the old alchemist were imprisoned together.

This person was in a state of disarray, and was severely injured.

If Chen Zhian hadn't killed Xia Tu, it's uncertain whether this young man would have been able to regain his freedom.

"On that day, I saw you kill many cultivators at Xiaotai and save me from my predicament."

I originally intended to thank you in person, but as you know... that place is fraught with danger. If you are not careful, you may be devoured by others.

Therefore, I shamelessly feigned death, hoping for your forgiveness.

The young man spoke eloquently, which surprised Qiu Yuan and Shen Zongyu somewhat.

"Do these two know each other?"

"They both came to Sun and Moon Island from beyond the clouds, so it's not surprising that they know each other."

Qiu Yuan and Shen Zongyu each had their own thoughts.

Seeing Qiu Yuan make a gesture of invitation, Chen Zhian picked up the cup on the table and smelled the wine.

"Good wine."

He nodded in approval, then said to the young man, "Speaking of which, I've been extremely lucky."

Upon closer reflection, the three people imprisoned in the yellow chamber were, apart from the alchemist.

Both that young lady and you, sir, are people of unknown origin.

Especially you, sir… Just over ten days ago, you were on the verge of death, yet now your cultivation is exceptionally vigorous, and your true essence flows abundantly throughout your body. It's astonishing. May I ask your name?

Chen Zhian asked.

The young man did not hide anything and smiled, "Mr. Li, my name is Zhao Qing, and I am from Ninghu County."

"Zhao Qing?" Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow and said, "You are the eighth person on the Young Tiger Stele?"

Zhao Qing nodded in agreement without changing his expression.

Chen Zhian looked at Zhao Qing carefully and said, "It is said that Zhao Qing, the eighth person on the Young Tiger Stele, is a nobleman from outside the Great Qian Dynasty. His cultivation has risen unexpectedly. He jumped from more than 30 people on the Young Tiger Stele, surpassing Zhou Chu and Lin Shuyun, and won the eighth seat in one fell swoop."

Zhao Qing sighed: "I originally thought I could make it into the top five, but I didn't expect the world to be so vast and full of geniuses."

Not to mention Li Xushi of the Old Sword Mountain, even Chi Xuanzi of the Dao Xuan Sect was a step ahead of me.

And then there's Chen Zhian of the Great Yu Dynasty… who, with his innate cultivation, has already entered the top five of the Young Tiger Stele! Truly astonishing!

He paused here with some emotion and said, "I wonder if these people have come here."

My Heavenly Skill has reached the second rank, and my cultivation has finally reached the peak of the Profound Mansion.

"If they come here, I'd like to see just how powerful these prodigies are, and what their cultivation levels are."

"However... Rumor has it that Chen Zhian of the Great Yu Dynasty is exceptionally talented, but he is too young, so his cultivation level is probably not very high."

It's a pity he didn't attend such a grand event.

Zhao Qing's tone still carried a hint of regret.

Chen Zhian remained expressionless, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Qing, Qiu Yuan, and the other young figures standing further away.

At this moment, the Grand Elder of Anxi City finally spoke.

"Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is a delightful thing."

Qiu Yuan raised his cup and laughed, "Zong Yu and I have been friends for many years, but later we served different masters and never sat down to drink together again."

A long wind blew by, ruffling Shen Zongyu's black and white hair.

He didn't raise his cup, but looked at Qiu Yuan and asked, "What brings you here, Grand Elder?"

Shen Zongyu did not raise his cup, but the Grand Elder was not annoyed. He simply drank the wine in his cup and said with a smile, "Brother Shen, I came here because of you."

Shen Zongyu did not speak, but listened silently.

The Grand Elder gently flicked his sleeve and said, "Yong'an is the weakest of the seven cities. Not to mention compared with the two cities of Great Sun and Bright Moon, it is absolutely no match for Fengbo City or my Anxi City."

The reason I stationed my troops outside the border and never launched a major attack was simply because I didn't want Fengbo City to reap the benefits!

Now... something has happened on my Sun and Moon Island. I have received the news in just half a day.

On Sun and Moon Island, several unimaginable opportunities have already appeared! Moreover... the seal on the sea of ​​clouds will loosen, and people from beyond the clouds will come in person.

I suppose you already know these things.

Qiu Yuan glanced at Chen Zhian and said, "Sun and Moon Island is vast, but my Anxi City, Fengbo City, and Yong'an City only occupy one-thousandth of its land. This is absolutely unfair. Brother Shen! Yong'an City is already weak, and in terms of the number of strong individuals, it cannot compare with Fengbo and Anxi at all."

If that's the case, why do you insist on struggling to survive in Yong'an City?

Why not come to my City of Rest! With our combined strength, along with Mr. Zhao and this…”

“Li Chao,” Chen Zhian said.

Qiu Yuan said, "In addition to this Mr. Li, there are those few people from beyond the clouds."

"There are many opportunities on Sun and Moon Island; we might as well strive for them, and even try to find second-grade or first-grade Heavenly Skills and Divine Abilities."

Shen Zongyu remained silent for a few moments, then looked down at Yong'an City beneath the sea of ​​clouds.

"And what about Yong'an City?" he asked.

“Naturally, it will be incorporated into my Anxi City.” Qiu Yuan said, “Rest assured, I will spare the life of the young master of the Shen family. However, the generals and elders of Yong’an City who have killed many soldiers of my Anxi City will be beheaded.”

Qiu Yuan sighed: "It has to be this way... The deep hatred between the three cities in their long history cannot be erased."

Brother Shen, if you resist... the Shen family bloodline will surely perish.

Shen Zongyu sneered: "My Yong'an City has existed for a long time. If the Shen family did not have an iron will, how could they have built Yong'an City on Sun and Moon Island! Qiu Yuan, Anxi City and Fengbo City have long harbored the desire to destroy my Yong'an City.

It's rather ridiculous that you've come to threaten me today.

“Times have changed.” Qiu Yuan looked at Zhao Qing, then at the five or six young powerhouses in the distance: “The strength of our Anxi City has greatly increased! Each of these people from beyond the clouds is comparable to an elder.”

Especially Mr. Zhao... I couldn't defeat him even when we fought..."

Chen Zhi listened quietly, then drank another glass of wine. Zhao Qing smiled and nodded at him.

Based solely on the Elder's words, Chen Zhian knew that Zhao Qing wanted to use the power of Anxi City to first destroy Yong'an City, thereby sharing the opportunity within the stone tablet.

Just then, a long wind blew by, and a divine essence quietly arrived, landing in Chen Zhian's ear.

"Brother Li, Yong'an City is the weakest of the seven cities. If we can be the first to break through it, we can see just how precious the Daoist Immortal Palace and the stone tablet opportunity are."

"How about... we join forces and destroy Yong'an City today?"

Zhao Qing spoke in a relaxed tone.

In his view, Chen Zhian had no reason to refuse.

But Chen Zhian remained noncommittal, simply sitting upright at the table.

Shen Zongyu's divine essence flowed, yet he sensed the many mysterious auras emanating from Zhao Qing, as well as the thick true essence flowing like a great river, endlessly.

"This genius from beyond the clouds is truly extraordinary."

The Profound Mansion Realm is incredibly powerful.

He sighed inwardly, but his gaze fell on Chen Zhian beside him.

“Mr. Li… It seems that Yong’an City is in a dead end. If I refuse this Grand Elder of Anxi City, these people will raise an army and come after they leave!”

Shen Zongyu said, "With so many Jade Palace experts now in Anxi City, including some from beyond the clouds with Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Palace combat power, I don't know what to do."

Shen Zongyu's tone finally became more respectful and humble.

What does it matter if we are humble in order to ensure the continuation of the Yong'an bloodline?

When Shen Zongyu said these words, he did not use telepathy to communicate, but instead asked a question.

These words reached the ears of Zhao Qing and Qiu Yuan. Zhao Qing remained expressionless, but Qiu Yuan frowned.

He was about to speak.

But then Chen Zhian calmly said, "Today, you all used the Xuanbao to conceal your tracks and came quietly, so that Yong'an City did not react."

But for Yong'an City, this is a good thing.

Qiu Yuan looked around and laughed, "What do you mean by that?"

Shen Zongyu, Zhao Qing, and many other young geniuses were also puzzled and looked at Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian said, "The military strength of Anxi City is much stronger than that of Yong'an City."

If they send troops, along with many powerful figures from Anxi City and those from beyond the clouds, Yong'an City will surely pay a heavy price.

But things are different now…

As he said this, he suddenly stood up slowly, his gaze falling on Zhao Qing.

"I have done you a favor, so why don't you take these people and leave?"

Zhao Qing was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt appearing in his eyes, and the young powerhouses not far away were even more puzzled.

"What does this mean?" Zhao Qing couldn't help but ask. "Brother Li, do you intend to protect Yong'an City?"

As he spoke, he looked up at the stone tablet in the sky.

The stone tablets, though partially hidden, still exuded a mysterious aura.

They came to this Immortal Palace of the Sun and Moon Path only to seek opportunities. Now that opportunities are right in front of them, what does Li Chao want to do?
Zhao Qing was completely baffled.

But he didn't hesitate for long, because Chen Zhian nodded slowly.

“That’s right,” Chen Zhian said. “I’m prepared to protect Yong’an City.”

Zhao Qing was stunned.

Chen Zhian then said, "I have been kind to you. Your departure today is my way of repaying that kindness. We are now even."

Zhao Qing finally understood. Even though he still didn't know what Chen Zhian wanted to do, he could tell that the man with the knife at his waist was not joking.

then……

Zhao Qing's smile widened.

He slowly stood up and said, "Brother Li! You don't really think that Xia Tu... can really trap me in the Yellow Gate Chamber? I originally wanted to recover some of my cultivation before twisting off his head, but I didn't expect you to beat me to it!"

Now you actually think...you've done me a favor?

He seemed to find it somewhat amusing, and looked up with a smile: "I am the eighth on the Young Tiger Stele, and I am the son of the Zhao family! Even though I am seriously injured because of the Heavenly Technique I have cultivated, how could Xia Tu, who is only at the Profound Mansion Realm, possibly kill me?"
My presence in Huangmenshe is simply a way to find a quiet place to heal and cultivate myself.

Brother Li, you've misunderstood.

As Zhao Qing spoke, his aura grew increasingly powerful, and clouds piled up beneath his feet, gradually transforming into a folding fan that hovered above his head.

His gaze was sharp as he stared directly at Chen Zhian.

The young cultivators behind Zhao Qing also wore smiles on their faces.

Chen Zhian did not conceal his aura, so they could naturally sense that he was at the Profound Pool Realm.

The Xuanchi Realm... is by no means weak, but how can it be compared to Zhao Qing on the Young Tiger Stele?
"Brother Zhao, you've misunderstood too."

Chen Zhian suddenly spoke, interrupting their thoughts.

The tall, armored man in front of them placed one hand on the Tiger Soul Blade at his waist.

The Azure Emperor's sword intent instantly crisscrossed the void.

“When I said I had done you a favor, I didn’t mean that I killed Xia Tu or took the [Huangmenshe] Xuanbao.”

Chen Zhian shook his head slightly, his tone calm: "I mean... I didn't kill you the way I killed the alchemist who used flesh and blood to refine pills."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is like a dark universe, full of dangers, ruthless violence, and constant slaughter!"
Seeing that you had no power to resist, I spared your life... Brother Zhao... Isn't that a kindness?"

"Now is the time for you to repay the kindness."

"If you leave with your men now, I will cut off the heads of the Grand Elder of Anxi City and many other powerful figures in Anxi City, and that will be your way of repaying my debt."

(End of this chapter)