In the ancient city, everything remained the same as before, and the cold wind cut people's faces like knives. Only those places blocked by dilapidated city walls appear slightly warmer.
There was an indescribable look of hesitation on Jiang Yingrong's face. Although she was a girl, she acted decisively and decisively, no less than a man. But at this moment, her eyes were swaying slightly, and she was obviously uneasy and unable to make a decision about something.
Suddenly, the sound of children laughing and playing was heard not far away.
Jiang Qingcheng's slightly childish laughter rang like a bell, bringing pure vitality to this dead world.
Jiang Yingrong looked sideways and saw her precious daughter walking in circles around Xiaoman. Although there was a sweet smile on her face, Xiaoman was still like a cold stone, unmoved.
Unknowingly, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Yingrong's lips.
How shrewd she is, a clue can be seen in Xiaoman's expression.
Although the boy looked impatient, his eyes betrayed his wishes. It was a longing, an indescribable joy.
The suffering and sorrow condensed between his eyebrows seemed to disappear in the girl's laughter.
However, his self-esteem allowed him to maintain his reserve and indifference as thin as paper.
The corners of Jiang Yingrong's mouth trembled slightly, and she became more and more hesitant. Especially when looking at her smiling daughter, there was a thin layer of mist in her eyes.
Suddenly, Jiang Yingrong's expression changed slightly, and she suddenly turned around and looked somewhere. At this moment, there was an extremely dangerous aura coming from her body, as if she was no longer a virtuous woman, but a powerful warrior who had experienced hundreds of battles and killed many people.
However, in the next moment, her tense nerves relaxed.
Because the person who appeared behind her at this time was not a stranger, but the great steward of this ancient city, Jiang Yuping.
The old man with the peak spiritual cultivation level walked forward slowly, came to her side, followed her gaze and said slowly: "You want to go home?"
Jiang Yingrong was stunned and said, "How did you know?"
This time, she did not directly object or refuse, but used a questioning tone.
Jiang Yuping chuckled lightly and said: "Qingcheng is slowly growing up. Even if she is taken care of by the city lord and me, she will not be able to obtain resources comparable to those in the main city." He sighed and said: "Qingcheng's qualifications are good, but they can't be wasted any longer. You... don't want her to live a mediocre life."
Jiang Yingrong was silent for a long time, and then suddenly said: "If you can really be in peace, then being more plain may not be a blessing."
"Haha, peace and security?" Jiang Yuping sneered and said: "In our great ruins, if we don't have super strength, how can we have peace? Don't deceive yourself."
Jiang Yingrong gritted her teeth and said, "Why do you always tell me this?"
Jiang Yuping's eyes flashed, looking at the two children playing in the distance, and said: "Although the blood power of that boy is a bit incomplete, it is extraordinary after all. Haha, since he is being hunted by the Blood Dragon Family, it is better to take it easy. Let’s do it.”
Jiang Yingrong's heart moved slightly and she said, "Are you optimistic about him?"
Jiang Yuping pondered for a moment and said: "His blood was forcibly stripped away. Although he was lucky enough to save his life, no one can guarantee any outstanding achievements in the future." After a pause, he said again: "However, this child is still worthy of cultivation. Perhaps, a miracle has really occurred in him."
Jiang Yingrong's eyes flickered, looking at the figures of the two children in front of her, thoughtfully in her heart.
Suddenly, Xiaoman's eyes lit up, and he abandoned Jiang Qingcheng beside him, twisted his body, and ran towards the corner of the street.
Jiang Qingcheng was slightly startled and her little mouth pursed. But she soon smiled and even the corners of her eyes narrowed because she also saw the two familiar figures at the corner of the street.
Ouyang Ming smiled, stretched out his hands, and lifted Xiaoman high into the air.
After being separated for a few days, I really miss this little guy.
"Master Yu, you are back." Jiang Yingrong stepped forward with a smile, calmly took her daughter's hand and said, "You should gain something from going out this time."
"Haha, if you follow Mr. He, of course you won't come back empty-handed." Ouyang Ming said with a smile: "We found some good wood, which is just suitable for Xiaoman." He reached out and rubbed Xiaoman's messy hair, with a look in his eyes. With a hint of doting smile.
Xiaoman showed a rare smile. He is a taciturn child, but he understands who is really good to him.
"Hey, Grandpa He, who is this?" Jiang Qingcheng's bell-like voice rang, staring at Xiaolan, full of curiosity.
Ouyang Ming sighed softly and said, "This is a little girl we rescued outside. Her mother died tragically at the hands of foreigners. Now she has no relatives in Daxu."
"Ah..." Jiang Qingcheng gently covered her mouth, eyes flashing with horror.
Although she was born in the Great Ruins, Jiang Yingrong protected her meticulously. Coupled with the vague attention of the city lord and Jiang Yuping, it is naturally impossible for anyone to dare to cause trouble for her. Therefore, although Jiang Qingcheng had heard some news about foreign races, he could not understand the huge harm they had caused to the Daxu human race.
But now, when a girl even smaller than her stood alone in front of her, she could vaguely sense the danger and cruelty involved.
"An alien race?" Jiang Yuping suddenly stepped forward and asked in a deep voice: "When did they appear? Which race are they?"
He Jian said slowly: "They are the blood dragon clan."
"Hiss..." Jiang Yuping gasped. Even among many alien races, blood dragons are extremely powerful. His eyes immediately became solemn and he said: "Where did they appear?"
He Jian shook his head and said, "Don't be nervous, they have already retreated." He sighed and said, "It's just a pity that those villages are gone."
Jiang Yuping was startled and said in amazement: "How could they be so easy..." He suddenly stopped talking, looked at the two of them for a moment, nodded slowly, and stopped talking.
He was a bystander in the battle between Ouyang Ming and Ji Qi, so he naturally knew the strength of this little guy. Coupled with the reclusive He Jian, it is not difficult to kill a blood dragon.
However, he never expected that what these two people did was not only kill the blood dragon team, but also kill the blood dragon prince Dong Ruyudu. And in the end, he fought against the blood dragon king Dong Chenyu and escaped. If Jiang Yuping knew all this, he would never be as calm as he is now.
Jiang Qingcheng rolled her eyes, took the initiative to hold Xiaolan's hand, and said with a smile: "Little sister, let's play together." After saying that, she looked at Xiaoman with expectant eyes.
Xiaoman looked disdainful and seemed not interested in this.
However, Ouyang Ming nodded gently towards him. Xiaoman hesitated for a moment, then nodded silently and followed them away.
He Jian chuckled and said, "It seems that this is unnecessary."
He asked Xiaoman to practice carving, just to polish his temper, make him calm and release his anger. However, after seeing Jiang Qingcheng's actions, he knew that there were many ways to resolve this boy's anger, and perhaps there was really no need to go to such trouble.
When the three children walked away, Jiang Qingcheng put away the smile on his face and said: "You two, I want to say goodbye to you."
"What?" Ouyang Ming and He Jian were both startled, and there was a strange feeling in their hearts.
Jiang Yuping coughed lightly and said, "Miss, I'll take my leave first." He nodded slightly to the other two people and turned around.
Ouyang Ming looked at Jiang Yingrong with bright eyes and chuckled: "Miss Jiang, you are really a member of the Black Dragon family."
Jiang Yingrong lowered her eyes slightly and said: "Master Yu, I am the daughter of the leader of the Jiang clan. Because I had conflicts with my family, I ran away from home with my daughter." She sighed and said, "However, after so many years, I I also want to understand that blood is thicker than water, no matter what I choose, I can't hide the fact of my identity. So, I plan to... go home."
Ouyang Ming's spirit was slightly dazed, and he also thought of Lao Jiangtou, Ni Yinghong and others.
The word "go home" seems so tempting.
He Jian suddenly spoke, "Are you going to take Xiaoman away?"
Ouyang Ming was slightly startled, with a strange color in his eyes.
However, Jiang Yingrong said without hesitation: "Exactly, although Xiaoman is not from the Heilongjiang family, the blood flowing in him is the blood of Daxu. Only in Daxu can he have a chance to take off again. "She looked at Ou Yangming with burning eyes and said, "If it's good for him, you should let him go with me and see if you can seize this opportunity."
Ouyang Ming looked at Xiaoman who was playing not far away and Xiaolan who had just joined in and was a little shy and cautious.
As if sensing something, they turned their heads and showed sunny smiles.
He Jian pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Master Yu, there are many dangers in the Great Ruins, and the same is true for the place you are going to. No matter what, we must give them a stable environment."
Jiang Yingrong looked solemn and said, "Don't worry, I will treat these two children as my own and will take good care of them for you."
Ouyang Ming let out a long sigh. In fact, he didn't get along with Xiaoman and Xiaolan for a long time, but maybe it was pity or fate, but he cared about them in his heart.
If possible, he wouldn't mind taking them to the spirit world.
However, as Jiang Yingrong said, this is Xiaoman's real home.
Turning around slowly, Ouyang Ming bowed deeply to Jiang Yingrong and said, "Well, I'll thank them both on their behalf..."
The sun was setting in the west, and the afterglow shone on the earth and his body, forming a sharp shadow contrast.
All this seems to be an end, leaving this cause and effect forever.