One day passed.
There were no more traces of monsters in the mountains, and peace and tranquility returned. After confirming everything, Shiwu came back to report to Yan Jiuge, and found that Zisu and others were packing up.
"?"
Is the medical practitioner from a prominent family leaving
Fifteen scratched his head and looked around, but could not find his young master.
In desperation, Fifteen had to ask Zi Su, "Excuse me, have you seen my master?"
"You're asking about Master Yan? He's still in our master's room." Zi Su answered faintly, looking at the closed door of the bedroom, "I advise you to wait outside. Master Yan is chatting with our master."
"?"
Fifteen was confused. He asked, "But aren't you leaving? Why is your master still chatting with my master?"
"I'm just a maid packing things, how would I know?" Zi Su rolled her eyes at him, "Don't be in the way, I still have things to put into the Qiankun bag."
fifteen:"… "
He couldn't say that he fully understood his young master's temperament, but he was familiar with it. His young master would never talk about useless things, and if Master Yan Chi said one more word of nonsense, he would be scolded.
But what was the important matter that could make his young master talk with the medical practitioner from an aristocratic family for so long
Even to the point where they were having a very pleasant conversation
Could there be any clues about the higher-level evil spirit
Fifteen was filled with doubts until he caught a glimpse of two figures coming out of the bedroom.
One of them was his young master.
Fifteen's eyes lit up and he said, "Sir, I have completed the investigation and there are no out-of-control monsters in the mountains." They can return home immediately and complete this mission.
"I understand. You go to Yancheng to find Yan Chi first." Yan Jiuge ordered.
"Ah? Okay, I obey your command." Fifteen responded in confusion and respect, not understanding why the young master asked him to go to Yancheng alone. Did the young master have something else to deal with
With a cautious attitude, Fifteen asked in a low voice, "Sir, do you want to go back to your family to rest?" This mission was very dangerous. For Yan Jiuge, he should go back to the Yan family and have a good rest for a few days.
Yan Jiuge glanced at him and refused, "No, I'm going to Yancheng with Aqi."
Fifteen was dumbfounded, "Master is going to Yancheng too?"
"Well, Yan Chi is probably here first. You go meet him first. I'll go later."
Hearing this, Shiwu finally understood that his young master was also going to Yancheng, but he was going with the aristocratic family doctor. In fact, his young master addressed the aristocratic family doctor in a very intimate way!
Even someone as close to the Young Master as Lord Yan Chi is still called the Young Master by his full name.
Fifteen was in mixed emotions. He could feel that Yan Jiuge was different, but he couldn't tell exactly what was different.
Perhaps, when he arrives in Yancheng, he can ask Lord Yan Chi why this is the case.
After receiving Yan Jiuge's order, Fifteen bowed and immediately set off towards Yancheng.
After Fifteen left, Chu Qi and the others also planned to set off, but Chu Qi was a "weak medical practitioner" and had to travel by carriage or flying spiritual weapon.
It will take at least a little longer to get to Yancheng.
After stepping onto the carriage, Chu Qi turned around and called Yan Jiuge, "Ayan, will you sit with me?"
Now that their relationship has taken a step further, Chu Qi naturally invites Yan Jiuge to ride in the same carriage.
In fact, flying together on swords is much faster than riding in a carriage.
A thought suddenly flashed through Yan Jiuge's mind. When he came back to his senses, he found that he could actually accept using the Longyin Sword to carry Chu Qi...
Yan Jiuge felt awkward about his thoughts.
"Ayan?" Chu Qi called him again.
"Coming." Yan Jiuge responded subconsciously.
He knew that he was gradually attracted to Chu Qi, and that attraction seemed innate. At first, he was a little wary of such feelings, but somehow, after the wariness faded, some thoughts about Chu Qi would always pop up in his mind.
Safe and familiar. It was as if they had known each other for a long time.
Why do I feel this way
Sitting in the carriage with Chu Qi and listening to the gentle turning of the wheels was something Yan Jiuge had never experienced before.
Across from him, Chu Qi was picking up a medical book and starting to read. The sunlight filtered through the window, falling on his robe, making it sparkle.
The atmosphere couldn't be more natural, as if they were meant to be this close.
Yan Jiuge was slightly startled. He couldn't help but think that at this moment, he might let go of all his guard and focus on meditation and cultivation...
In addition to chatting, there seemed to be an invisible tacit understanding between him and Chu Qi. Even if they didn't say anything, they could still be in the same room harmoniously.
There was a hint of reflection in Yan Jiuge's eyes, and his gaze was gentle in a way that he himself had not noticed.
Afterwards, Yan Jiuge followed his heart and began to meditate beside Chu Qi. His mind was relaxed for a rare moment, and spiritual energy continued to flow into him, much faster than usual.
On the side, Chu Qi opened the first page of the medical book and did not turn any further.
His eyes were fixed on the pages of the book, but his consciousness was looking in the direction of Yan Jiuge. Seeing Yan Jiuge start to practice, his posture was the same as usual, he couldn't help but be slightly absent-minded.
It seems that his relationship with A Yan has now reached the harmony that it is in reality.
Yan Jiuge no longer had any guard against him and calmly entered the state of cultivation.
One day passed, and when night fell, the carriage finally arrived at the gate of Yancheng. Inside the carriage, the radiance of the night pearl was as bright as day, illuminating the medical book that Chu Qi had stopped flipping through, and the figure of Yan Jiuge practicing.
"Master, we have arrived at Yancheng." Zi Su's voice came from outside the car window. "The city guards said that carriages are not allowed in Yancheng."
"I understand." Chu Qi responded, then closed the medical book and put it into his Qiankun bag.
When Yan Jiuge heard the noise, he came out of his cultivation and slowly opened his eyes.
Those dark golden eyes were full of energy, as if he had gained a lot from the training just now.
"Let's go, Aqi, let's get off the car." Yan Jiuge shouted naturally.
"Okay." Chu Qi smiled.
*
Yancheng is a medium-sized main city in Yunyin Realm. It is not controlled by aristocratic families, and there are many independent cultivators. The atmosphere is relatively free and casual. Except that carriages cannot be used to enter the city, spiritual stones are not collected, and cultivators can enter and leave freely.
—He is a medical practitioner from Yaowang Valley.
Every once in a while, Medicine King Valley would open its doors, and the medical practitioners in the valley would treat the cultivators and even mortals for free, with their medical skills being second to none. Therefore, the cultivators in the Hidden Cloud Realm respected and had a favorable impression of Medicine King Valley. When they saw disciples of Medicine King Valley going out to do business, they were willing to make way for them.
Chu Qi noticed the attitudes of the monks around him. His expression was not noticeable, but his curiosity about Medicine King Valley grew stronger.
It's a pity that this is just an illusion, otherwise he would definitely return to Yaowang Valley and carefully explore its secrets.
Now, we can only take one step at a time and see when the person who created this illusion can no longer hold back and take action.
Chu Qi thought about it and turned to look at Yan Jiuge.
Just from a look, Yan Jiuge could understand that Chu Qi was waiting for him to come over.
The two walked side by side and entered the city of smoke.
Behind them, the medical practitioners and guards of Medicine King Valley divided into two lines and followed respectfully.
If viewed from a high place, the team looks like a long green river flowing into this smoky city.
"As you expected, sir. In addition to the nosy Yan family, people from Medicine King Valley are also involved." A red figure stood high up. His eyes flashed with a strange fox fire. He looked at the team and uttered an ambiguous sigh.
[The Medicine King Valley’s excessive demand for the power of the sacred tree has led to its decline. Without the sacred tree, the living environment of our demon race will become increasingly difficult.]
[As the family in charge of the precepts, the Yan family secretly shielded the crimes of the Medicine King Valley and conspired with the Medicine King Valley to establish the Cloud Hidden Realm, disregarding all living beings.]
The words of the adult rang in Hu Jiu's ears, making his eyes full of hostility. Since he inherited the position of leader of the demon clan, he has seen too many people in the clan suffer from difficulties. If the demon clan is contaminated by evil spirits, it is easier for the demon clan to lose control than the human clan. Under the precepts of the Yan family, all the demon beasts that lose control will inevitably die.
These problems can obviously be solved as long as Yaowang Valley takes out the sacred tree. As the source of all spirits, the sacred tree can dispel evil spirits. They, the demon race, don't have to sacrifice so many of their own kind.
However, Yaowang Valley took the sacred tree for itself, without caring about the plight of the monsters. The Yan family relied on the precepts to kill monsters wantonly. If this continues, their monsters will become weaker and weaker.
He couldn't let that happen.
Fox Wine took a deep breath, suppressed his inner anger, took out a puppet from his sleeve, and threw it into the bustling crowd below.
The puppet dissipated in the wind and became invisible.
The red hem of the dress fluttered in the evening breeze, the lingering fox fire was fleeting, and the figure of Fox Wine disappeared into the air.
*
Yaowang Valley had already booked the largest inn in Yancheng.
Under Uncle Lin's arrangement, Chu Qi and others quickly checked into the inn.
So far, everything has been normal and there have been no unexpected incidents.
However, this time, because there were so many houses, Uncle Lin arranged a room for Yan Jiuge next to Chu Qi, so the two had no chance to stay in the same room.
When it was time to return to his room, Chu Qi stood at the door and exchanged glances with Uncle Lin at the end of the corridor.
Under Chu Qi's inquiring gaze, Uncle Lin touched his nose, and a guilty expression rarely appeared on his face. He actually didn't deliberately arrange two rooms. It would be unreasonable not to let guests stay in the vacant rooms!
Moreover, Yancheng is too dangerous. Although Yan Jiuge is deeply loved by Chu Qi, he is an outsider after all, so he has to be a little careful.
So, Uncle Lin analyzed the situation and met Chu Qi's gaze again, no longer feeling guilty.
At this moment, Uncle Lin heard the words of his young master.
"Uncle Lin, I want to go out for a walk with A-Yan tonight."
"?"
Uncle Lin was stunned. He was about to explain the room division to Chu Qi, but when he looked up and met Chu Qi's calm eyes, he suddenly came back to his senses.
He hesitated and said, "Then I will send more guards to follow you..."
"No need." Chu Qi shook his head and refused, "I just want to go out with A Yan alone, and I don't want to bring guards."
Uncle Lin: “…”
His solemn expression gradually turned into hesitation. For a moment, he couldn't tell whether the Young Valley Master wanted to go shopping with Yan Jiuge, or wanted to go out immediately and "put himself in danger" to cooperate with the Valley Master's plan.
"This is not a good idea... It would be safer to bring some guards." Uncle Lin was troubled.
"Ayan can protect me." Chu Qi didn't want to be followed by more than twenty expressionless guards when he went out to play.
Thinking of this, he turned to Yan Jiuge for confirmation, "Right, Ayan?"
"Yeah." Yan Jiuge nodded when he heard that.
Uncle Lin: “…”
Isn't this too fast? His young master has just entered Yancheng and is already taking risks.
Thinking of the Valley Master's instructions, Uncle Lin closed his eyes and nodded, "Okay, then I'll trouble Master Yan." He would mobilize the secret guards arranged by Medicine King Valley to secretly protect Chu Qi and try to kill them before the evil spirits could touch Chu Qi.
The night is deep, the stars are shining, and the moon is bright.
The lights in the smoky city were dim, monks and mortals were walking back and forth on the streets, and the shops on the streets were still open. It looked lively and peaceful.
Chu Qi changed into a more low-key outfit and walked out of the inn with Yan Jiuge. Soon, the two of them walked into the lively crowd.
Under these appearances, passers-by, or hawkers, would more or less look in Chu Qi's direction.
Yaowang Valley arranged a lot of people. Although there were no guards following them, there were many secret guards on the streets.
In fact, it was not just the secret guards who were looking at them. Even ordinary pedestrians passing by would subconsciously take a second look at them.
After all, it is rare to find monks with such outstanding appearance and temperament, not to mention that they appear in pairs, which makes them even more pleasing to the eye when standing together.
In the darkness, a ball of fox fire was flowing quietly.
Hu Jiu, who discovered the traces of the two people, began to hesitate. Why did the young master of Yaowang Valley dare to go out shopping without any guards
Medical practitioners are weak and can be easily killed by other practitioners.
Yaowang Valley wouldn't be so careless - could this be a trap
(End of this chapter)