There was deathly silence in the square, and everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Ji Qi, known as Xuehong, is recognized as the strongest person in the blood dragon family branch. He not only possesses the peak strength of a spiritual person, but also has the greatest potential among all blood dragon descendants in the past, and is known as the first person most promising to be promoted to a venerable person.
However, even such a character actually lost to a previously unknown person in a fair battle of life and death.
This result was indeed beyond everyone's expectations. Even someone as powerful as Jiang Caijin felt caught off guard.
In fact, when Ouyang Ming and Ji Qi fought, he was not optimistic about this young man. Because of his sharp eyesight, he could already see that Ouyang Ming's true strength was only that of a high-level spiritual being. Although both the high-level and the peak are spiritual beings, the power they can control is definitely not proportional.
The reason why Jiang Caijin agreed was because he had his own plans.
He guessed Ouyang Ming's origin and knew that he was an outsider. Therefore, he wanted to use Ji Qi's power to intimidate Ouyang Ming and let him know that his cultivation level was not enough to survive in the Great Ruins. The best choice is to settle in the ancient city and refine the elixir obediently.
Moreover, the battle between the two sides was right under his nose. Once Ouyang Ming was in danger, he could rescue him at any time.
For the sake of his own longevity, Jiang Caijin didn't mind protecting this outsider, even if he was against Ji Qi, he would not hesitate.
However, the final result was that Ji Qi died at the hands of Ou Yangming, and the speed was so fast that even he had no time to intercept.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Caijin shook his head slightly, throwing away all the annoyance in his heart. He looked at Ouyang Ming, who was standing proudly in the field, and said solemnly: "Master Yu, you win."
Ouyang Ming gathered his thoughts, cupped his fists and saluted, and said: "Senior, this junior is fighting with him. Life and death are hanging by a thread. I really don't dare to hold back at all." After a pause, he added: "This junior is very sorry for such a result."
Jiang Caijin smiled bitterly in her heart. Such consequences would be a big trouble.
However, when facing Ouyang Ming, he did not reveal this idea at all. Because he knew better than anyone else that if he wanted to obtain more life-extending elixirs, he could only find a way from this outsider. Not to mention that this incident was not caused by Ou Yangming's provocation. Even if he took the initiative to provoke the other party, he could not just sit idly by and ignore it.
Sighing softly, Jiang Caijin said: "Master Yu, there is no need to worry. This challenge was initiated by Ji Qi. Such consequences are his own fault." He paused and said solemnly: "I have witnessed this matter. If If the Blood Dragon family comes to visit you in the future, I will naturally be your guarantor."
The expressions of the rest of the people in the field changed slightly. Jiang Caijin's words were a promise in public.
This shows that in order to protect Ouyang Ming, he was even willing to fall out with the Blood Dragon family. This approach also greatly exceeded all expectations.
Only Jiang Yuping sighed secretly, but he didn't have any objection.
In his eyes, Jiang Caijin's survival was the most important thing. So what if there is something dirty with the Blood Dragon family? It is a thousand times better than the result of the death of the Venerable Jiang family.
Ouyang Ming was slightly startled. Although he knew Jiang Caijin's thoughts, the fact that the other party was so responsible also made him feel grateful.
Bowing deeply to Jiang Caijin, Ouyang Ming said sincerely: "Thank you, senior, for your kindness."
Jiang Caijin waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, go back. I'll handle it here."
Ouyang Ming responded, never looking at Ji Qi's body again, but turned and left.
He knew that there must be some unused treasures on Ji Qi's body. Even his corpse itself is a rare treasure. However, Ouyang Ming understood better that by killing Ji Qi this time, it could be said that he was forced to fight and killed him as a last resort. However, if he takes away all the relics on Ji Qi's body, the nature will be completely different.
At that time, even if Jiang Caijin was afraid, he would not support her like this.
After Ouyang Ming left, Jiang Yingrong and others also quietly retreated.
Jiang Caijin glanced at Jiang Yingrong from a distance, but did not say anything to persuade him to stay, but shook his head slightly in secret.
After a long time, he withdrew his gaze, glanced at Ji Qi's body, and sighed with a headache.
If you want to know this, I'm afraid you have to pay a certain price...
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"Xiao Man."
As soon as Ouyang Ming returned to the shop, he saw Xiaoman squatting aside, holding a knife in his hand, and seemed to be concentrating on carving a piece of wood.
However, Ouyang Ming could already see his absent-minded state at this moment with just one glance.
Obviously, although this little guy tried his best to show that he didn't care, in his heart, he was still worried about himself involuntarily.
Xiaoman quickly raised his head, his eyes immediately lit up, and a happy smile spread quickly around his mouth. His body jumped up as if it were loaded with springs, and he rushed over at an unprecedented speed.
"Snapped!"
The little guy's body slammed into Ouyang Ming's arms.
Even with Ouyang Ming's strength, it swayed slightly, which shows how powerful the impact was.
Ouyang Ming thought to himself that he was worthy of being a dragon clan bloodline inheritor. At such a young age, he had already stepped into the spiritual realm. This was after his bloodline was damaged. If the ancestral bloodline had not been destroyed, I really don't know what the ultimate limit of this little guy could reach.
Feeling the excitement in Xiaoman's heart, Ouyang Ming gently patted him on the shoulder and chuckled: "Xuehong is dead, don't worry."
Xiaoman suddenly raised his head and looked at Ouyang Ming with bright eyes. When he confirmed the news from Ouyang Ming's eyes, he pursed his lips slightly and a rare trace of tears flashed in his eyes.
Ouyang Ming gently touched his little head and said: "In the ancient city, you have a good master, and the city lord will also take care of you. If you stay here, you won't suffer any more."
Xiaoman was startled and seemed to understand something. He suddenly reached out and grabbed Ouyang Ming's sleeve tightly, fearing that the man would disappear in front of him if he let go.
Ouyang Ming smiled bitterly. Although he had not been with Xiaoman for a long time, for some reason, a tacit understanding had been established between them. Maybe it was pity, or maybe he saw a little bit of his own youth in Xiaoman, but his attitude towards him was definitely different.
Although he had already made a decision before entering this city. However, when this decision was actually put into action, I couldn't bear it.
"Master Yu."
Suddenly, a soft voice sounded from behind, breaking the peace here.
Ouyang Ming patted Xiaoman. He hesitated for a moment and finally slowly let go of his clenched hands. However, just by looking at his eyes, Ouyang Ming knew that once he made any move, this little guy would rush over desperately.
Shaking his head helplessly, Ouyang Ming turned around and said with a smile, "Everyone, you are all here."
Standing at the door were mother and daughter Jiang Yingrong, Master Duan and He Jian.
They walked together and returned from the city lord's mansion. However, when they saw Ouyang Ming again, their eyes and attitude were slightly different.
After entering the house, He Jian suddenly spoke and said, "Xiao Man, take Xiao Qingcheng to play for a while."
Xiaoman was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Ouyang Ming, his eyes full of worry.
Ouyang Ming chuckled and said, "Go ahead and come back later. I'll wait for you."
Xiaoman then smiled widely and took Jiang Qingcheng out happily.
Jiang Qingcheng was a little reluctant, but when Jiang Yingrong glared at her, she pouted and left. As for how she will embarrass Xiaoman, that is not what everyone should care about.
He Jian's eyes flickered and he said in a deep voice: "Master Yu, I have something that I don't know if I should ask."
Ouyang Ming knew it well, waved his hand and said, "Brother He, you already know the answer, so why ask again."
He Jian and others looked at each other, and he sighed and said: "It turns out that Master Yu is really an outsider."
Master Duan nodded repeatedly and said: "I thought when such a young hero appeared in the Great Ruins... Hey, in fact, I should have thought of it a long time ago. How could there be such a young man in the Great Ruins? Where is the alchemist?"
The cultivators in the Great Ruins are so powerful in combat that even those in the spirit world are inferior by three points.
However, when it comes to other skills, it is a clear inverse proportion.
In the spiritual world, if you meet an extremely talented disciple, you can naturally become a master in some aspect at a young age under the training of a super sect regardless of the cost.
However, in the Great Ruins, if such a character wants to achieve something, the difficulty will be increased tenfold and a hundredfold.
Ouyang Ming cupped his fists and saluted, and said, "I have something to hide before, so please bear with me."
He could see that although these people had not known him for a long time, they were sincere to him, and he was naturally grateful.
He Jian shook his head and said, "It's appropriate for you and me to get to know each other."
Jiang Yingrong's beautiful eyes turned and she suddenly smiled and said: "Master Yu, your identity has been exposed, do you have any plans in the future?"
Ouyang Ming pondered for a moment and said: "Now that I have entered the Great Ruins, I have no intention of returning empty-handed. Therefore, I would like to entrust Xiaoman to your care for a few days..."
Jiang Yingrong's behavior when she met Ji Qi just now made Ouyang Ming feel a little surprised. Coupled with her surname, Ouyang Ming even guessed her identity.
Entrusting Xiaoman to her would at least save his life.
However, He Jian's eyes flashed slightly, but he suddenly spoke: "Master Yu, I have run out of materials in my shop, and I would like to invite you to go find some wood for Xiaoman to practice with. I don't know what you think. ?”
Ouyang Ming was slightly startled, looking at He Jian's deep gaze, he pondered for a moment, then nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, that's right."