Xu Lian recalled something. "During the finals, three strong men came to help me. One was a powerful protector of the Huo family, one was a projection of the real body of the town keeper, and who was the other person who used Changrou? Does the town keeper know?"
The white fox said, "He has been hiding in the void and has never shown up, but my projection can sense that his aura is somewhat similar to that of Jiang Yunyan, whom you brought back from Taizhou Prefecture. They should be from the same origin, a member of the Thirteen Clans."
"I see."
Xu Lian did not feel too surprised. In fact, he had such a guess. With his current network of contacts, there were only the Huo Family of Jiange, the White Fox Garrison Commander, and the Thirteen Clans.
He couldn't help but think of the time when he obtained the World-Destroying Sword and the Atlas of the Holy Spirit. A white-haired old man floated up from the spring in the Demon Sealing Cave. It was said that he was the previous patriarch of the Thirteen Clans. He should be that senior without a doubt.
This really made him feel warm and touched. He didn't expect that the senior had been secretly watching over him and paying attention to his safety. Wasn't he also his protector
Come to think of it, it makes sense. The World-Destroying Sword is the natal weapon of the first ancestor of the Jiang Family. Recognizing him as the master is enough to attract the attention of that senior.
Not to mention the Holy Spirit Atlas, which was the fragment of immortal arts that the ancestors of the thirteen clans obtained when they were fighting in outer space at their peak. They studied it together in their later years when they had the most experience and completed this immortal art, which was also obtained by him, and made the senior pay more attention to it.
Xu Lian struck while the iron was hot and asked, "Who is the real identity of the garrison commander?"
The white fox glanced at him and said, "I told you that you don't deserve to know."
Xu Lian still didn't give up, and said with a smile, "We are old acquaintances, just reveal a little bit."
"roll!"
"OK... "
Noticing that the white fox's eyes had turned cold, Xu Lian hurriedly took his leave.
This place is not suitable for long stay...
Come out from the spirit tree.
Xu Lian went straight to the spiritual house No. 4, Jiazi, which was Xiao Xixi's house and where Jiang Yunyan lived.
"Sister Yunyan, come with me into the house."
Xu Lian pulled Jiang Yunyan into the house.
The door is bolted...
It was getting dark.
Note 1: Jiang Yunyan's favorability towards you has increased from 92/100 to 93/100. You gain an advancement point and can choose one of the following: Rank, Skill, or Item to increase the point.
Note 2: You currently have two advancement points to use
Xu Lian was very happy and accumulated two more advancement points.
Jiang Yunyan was also happy. She was the first person Xu Lian thought of when he returned to Pingyang County. How could she not be happy... But she couldn't understand why she held such a high position in Xu Lian's heart
She was very clear about her position in Xu Lian's heart. The first one must be Tan Tai Xiya, followed by Pei Zhaoxi, then Jiang Xianyu, Lin Wan... and then her and Huo Xin'er.
"What's wrong with you?"
Jiang Yunyan looked at Xu Lian with concern.
She never called Xu Lian "husband" because the relationship between her and Xu Lian was quite special. They were both Taoist partners and friends. In fact, they were more like friends, but she couldn't find a Taoist partner more suitable than Xu Lian. So, she just regarded Xu Lian as her Taoist partner, which was also fine.
She liked this kind of relationship that was neither too close nor too distant. She was not as dependent on Xu Lian as other women, but she also did not seem distant.
"Nothing, I just feel like I've neglected you in the Imperial Capital."
Of course Xu Lian would not tell the truth. He couldn't say, "The old patriarch of your Thirteen Clans secretly protected me, so I was deliberately being nice to you." That would be too hurtful.
Next.
In more than a month.
Xu Lian’s schedule is fully scheduled.
It started with the hot pepper Pei Zhaoxi and ended with the Zhao family. He also took time to go to Shitou Town to visit Xiaomei. He can be called a "time management master".
It is worth mentioning that during this process, Yu Qingning's favorability increased from 91 to 92, and Miao Yueyue's increased from 90 to 91, allowing him to gain two more advancement points.
As for the favorability of other women, there was no increase, because the favorability was too high and it was very difficult to improve it. It was very good that it did not drop, which showed that he had a good vision and all women were good.
Of course, a big part of the reason why his favorability did not drop was because of his talent and strength, as well as his status and power in Pingyang County. Everyone knew that following him was the best choice.
People in this world are very realistic...
If he suddenly became a disabled person and lost everything, his favorability would inevitably drop.
Relying solely on emotions to maintain favorability will definitely not work in such a world, where interests must come first.
Following Xu Lian will bring great benefits to them and their families, so they can always maintain such a high level of favorability.
People’s hearts are fickle, this truth applies everywhere, and the only long-term strategy is to bind interests together.
Of course, a "love-brained" person like Tan Tai Xiya is an exception. When Xu Lian was at his lowest point, she even wanted to commit suicide with him. Interests were not an option for her.
This is why Xu Lian respects Sister Xiya the most and always puts her first. In such a world, true love is so hard to find.
However, humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? There are also some beauties whose feelings for him gradually become more important than interests. Such are the little hot peppers Pei Zhaoxi and Lin Wan. Therefore, he also takes good care of the Pei and Lin families and gives each of them a magic weapon.
"Husband."
Hearing this voice, Xu Lian couldn't help but shudder. Lin Ying was pestering him again, like a sticky candy.
During this period, Lin Ying always called him "husband", which made many people look at him strangely, and they thought he was really in love with Lin Ying.
Although Lin Ying was pretty and the Lin family approved of her being with him, he kept his distance from a woman like Lin Ying who valued profit above all else. He felt resistant and a little uncomfortable with her.
Xu Lian didn't look happy. "Who told you to call me that? Did I allow it?"
"It's only a matter of time."
Lin Ying didn't care about other people's eyes or her face at all. She had a flattering smile on her pretty face.
"..." Xu Lian was convinced by her. She was shameless and invincible. He felt that she was just the young Wang Cuiyun, except that one was from a small family in the county town, and the other was from a commoner family in Lvzhu Town. Apart from that, there was no difference between the two.
People like Lin Ying and Wang Cuiyun should be the most typical women in this world.
Why is it said to be the most standard
Because both of them put survival and interests first, and they only think about survival and interests every day. Apart from that, they don’t care about anything else. They are simply invincible.
"Don't call me that anymore."
Xu Lian has warned her many times, but she is shameless and refuses to change her words. There is nothing he can do about it. He can't just kill her.
Lin Ying insisted, "I told everyone you had taken me in as a concubine. Now the whole Pingyang County knows about it. It's too late to undo what has happened. My husband, what else do you have to worry about? Anyway, whether you want me or not, others think you have taken me. If that's the case, my husband might as well take me. Isn't that right?"
Xu Lian was really touched by what she said. It was indeed true. When everyone thought that something was a fact, the truth was no longer important. Why not fulfill her wish
However, Xu Lian knew without thinking that if he really got together with her, it would be almost impossible to obtain advancement points from her. Expecting to have any feelings for her was simply harder than climbing to the sky.
What's the point if you can't get advancement points
Isn't that a waste of time
The only reward may be a little bit of happiness...
Noticing that Xu Lian was a little moved, Lin Ying came closer, leaned against him, and whispered softly, "My husband, I know my position very well and will not compete with other ladies for favor.
As long as my husband gives me a spiritual house, it will be enough for me to have a place to practice, and it will also be convenient for my husband to come and visit me at any time. I don’t even dare to think about Class A or Class B spiritual houses, I just want a Class C house. If that doesn’t work, a Class D house will be fine. I also know that I don’t deserve a very good house.
It would be even better if my husband was in a good mood after visiting me and rewarded me with one or two hundred spirit stones.
Apart from this, I will not ask you for any more spiritual practice resources, so please rest assured."
"..." Xu Lian looked at her quietly.
Lin Ying looked at Xu Lian, her eyes full of flattery and pleading, and she gently shook his arm, "Husband, please."
Who could bear this? Xu Lian suddenly slapped her on the neck, knocking her unconscious.
He picked it up and planned to send it back to House No. 3, Jiazi.
Came to house number 3, Jiazi.
Everyone in the Lin family looked at him strangely, and Lin Wan's eyes were even a little reproachful, obviously she had misunderstood something.
Xu Lian didn't want to explain it, because he had already explained it several times, "Keep an eye on her, let her practice well here, and don't run to my house number five again."
After saying that.
Xu Lian handed the unconscious Lin Ying to Lin Wan and left.
Just as he returned to house No. 5 and was preparing to have dinner with Wang Cuiyun, Caixia and Miao Yueyue, Qin Liu came and asked him mysteriously to step aside to talk.
Xu Lian guessed that Qin Liu might have discovered some cultivator's cemetery again. As a tomb robber, what else could he do except this