As soon as he said this, Xiao Zhongting found it hard to believe. He denied it first and said, "Impossible." He frowned and looked at Gu Fuyou, "Although I don't remember her face, I remember that she is the daughter of City Lord Gu, a human, not Qingluan, and..." But if not, who would know that he let Gu Fuyou go in Xiaocheng that year? Could it be that the Xuanmiao Sect who was with Gu Fuyou at that time told her? Why did those Xuanmiao Sect disciples tell her this for no reason
Xiao Zhongting couldn't figure it out, but he couldn't believe that she was Gu Fuyou.
Gu Fuyou smiled and said, "Besides, Gu Fuyou and the Zuo family are sworn enemies and have a deep blood feud. How could he be so close to the Zuo family and become a guest of honor?" Gu Fuyou took a step back, sat back in his chair, and said, "City Lord Xiao, why do you think I asked you to come?"
Xiao Zhongting looked at Gu Fuyou's eyes, which were also staring at him. Qingluan's pupils were slightly dark green, and the cold light flashed in them, making them even more sinister. This look was very familiar, just like his eyes, holding back all the regret and hatred.
He had been suffering in this agony for a hundred years, and when he suddenly saw those eyes, he actually felt a sense of sympathy and a sense of regret that he had met them too late.
Xiao Zhongting spoke from his heart: "Because you hate the Zuo family."
Gu Fuyou's eyebrows curved and she smiled with satisfaction. She did not hide anything from Xiao Zhongting, and briefly told him why she was hunted by the Zuo family, how she died in Lihentian, and how she suddenly woke up and occupied Qingluan's body, only omitting the black mountain in Xianluo and Ruizhu Han Palace.
Xiao Zhongting was shocked when he heard this: "Qilin marrow, reincarnation, there are such things in the world..." The matter of Qilin marrow has been kept secret by the Four Immortal Sects from their subordinates until now. This rare treasure from heaven and earth suddenly appeared in the world and disappeared suddenly, and few people knew about it.
There is also the practice of resurrection through borrowing a corpse, which has never happened before and is something Xiao Zhongting has never heard of.
He looked at Gu Fuyou with scrutiny and asked, "Even if what you said is true, Miss Gu, how dare you tell me everything? Aren't you afraid that I will turn around and tell the Zuo family and take credit for it, or use this as a bargaining chip to threaten you?"
Gu Fuyou leaned on the edge of the teacup on the coffee table, looking sideways outside the room with a seductive look: "You can trust what Zhong Michu said."
"Miss Zhong..."
Gu Fuyou said: "Don't employ someone if you doubt him, and don't doubt someone if you employ him. I've told you everything, hoping that you can trust you, and I also hope that you can trust me, and be less suspicious. Facing the behemoth Zuo family, there can't be any estrangement when joining forces with others, otherwise how can we act. Of course, all this is based on the premise that City Lord Xiao has the ambition to overthrow the Zuo family and is willing to join forces with me, otherwise..."
At this point, Xiao Zhongting already had an idea of what to do. He said, "What if I stay in a corner and don't want to take action?"
Gu Fuyou said: "You can't go back completely today."
Although she was smiling, Xiao Zhongting was shocked for a moment, and the room was eerily quiet.
After a while, Gu Fuyou smiled and said, "Don't mind City Lord Xiao, I was just joking."
Xiao Zhongting was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed out loud, his laughter was so joyful. He patted his forehead and said, "Okay! I, Xiao Zhongting, am willing to take a chance. Seven hundred years ago, I wanted to rise up in rebellion, and seven hundred years later, my ambition remains the same."
Xiao Zhongting's laughter slowed down and he said, "But I have one condition."
Gu Fuyou raised an eyebrow, obviously a little surprised that he would put forward conditions. Although she was the one who took the initiative to invite others, it was not unusual for others to put forward a condition with the willingness to join forces with her as a bargaining chip, but she always remembered that Xiao Zhongting and Xiao Yuan were dying and were unwilling to accept the Zuo family's elixir. Xiao Zhongting gave her the impression that he was not someone who would take advantage of the situation to put forward conditions. Could it be that after being the city lord for a hundred years and working under the Zuo family, he has also learned to be much smarter
"What conditions?"
Xiao Zhongting said solemnly: "If God does not bless you and I fail in the end, I hope that the Dragon Clan can come forward to rescue my daughter and provide her with shelter, at least to protect her for the rest of her life, and not let her stay in the Zuo family and suffer from their torture."
It turned out to be for his daughter, which is human nature. But...
Gu Fuyou said in embarrassment: "I can't agree to this. I am not the one who makes the decision in the East China Sea..."
A clear voice came from outside: "Okay."
Gu Fuyou: “…”
Xiao Zhongting's brows relaxed, he bowed and said loudly: "Thank you Miss Zhong!"
Xiao Zhongting turned to Gu Fuyou, clasped his fists, and said solemnly, "Miss Gu, Xiao Zhongting is willing to climb mountains of swords and plunge into boiling water. He does not seek glory or wealth. As long as he can uproot the Zuo family from Nanzhou, he will do whatever you want, even if it means sacrificing his life!"
Gu Fuyou heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that he agreed. She finally won over a capable person. Although she was sure of it before meeting Xiao Zhongting, he agreed and actually got the matter done, which made her feel different.
Gu Fuyou had already discussed it with Mr. Zhai. After Xiao Zhongting made his position clear, she didn't waste time talking to him and directly asked about the situation in Bailu City. Xiao Zhongting was even more straightforward and spoke fluently. In a few words, he briefly explained what he knew about Bailu City's defense, its military strength, the cultivation and personalities of several superiors, and their whereabouts.
Xiao Zhongting was not a member of the Zuo family and had not entered the power center of Bailu City. He was promoted to the city defense general because of his hard practice in the past hundred years and his achievement of Nascent Soul Great Perfection. However, what he knew was enough for Gu Fuyou.
The two men entered the lobby and talked for the duration of a meal. When they came out, the sun was setting, and the light was softer and warmer.
Xiao Zhongting took out a jade ring from his pocket and handed it to her. It was a storage ring. Xiao Zhongting played with it in his hand as if it were as soft as sheep fat: "Miss Gu, please give this thing to Zhier and ask her to take good care of herself. She will trust you when she sees it." Xiao Zhongting had visited her several times since Xiao Zhi married into the Zuo family. He was very angry at her because she secretly ran to the Zuo family, but he couldn't take her back by force. He couldn't do it, and even if he could, what should he do with the many people in the Xiao family and the many people in Xiaocheng? He was a grown man, but he couldn't help but shed tears in front of his daughter.
From then on, whenever Xiao Zhongting went to the Zuo family, Xiao Zhi would not want to see him again, fearing that her father would feel miserable and blame himself after seeing her situation in the Zuo family. Because of this, the father and daughter did not see each other for many years.
Gu Fuyou took it. They both saw the person sitting on the railing. Zhong Michu leaned against the railing slightly, Yi'er leaned in her arms, already asleep, the warm setting sun cast golden afterglow on her. White jade was warm.
Xiao Zhongting bowed to Zhong Michu and lowered his voice: "Miss Zhong."
Zhong Michu said: "You should not stay here for long. Kunling will send you back and leave someone with you. If there is any contact in the future, let them pass the message."
"Okay." Xiao Zhongting hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but say: "Miss Zhong, if the matter of Chi'er really comes to that..." Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. Even a person like him couldn't help but nag and confirm again and again.
Zhong Michu said: "Don't worry, I will protect her."
"Thank you very much."
Xiao Zhongting went to the backyard, and with Kun Ling leading the way, the group quietly left the city.
As soon as Xiao Zhongting left, Gu Fuyou looked at Zhong Michu for a long time and said, "Actually, you don't have to make such a promise to him for me."
Monks are very cautious about promises and oaths to heaven, because if a cultivator encounters a thunder calamity, it is possible that retribution may come upon him if he does something wrong.
Zhong Michu looked at her with a smile but didn't say anything.
Gu Fuyou asked: "What's wrong?"
"It's not for you..."
Gu Fuyou's face changed, and she could not hide her embarrassment. She pushed her hair behind her: "Ah, yes, uh..." She wanted to take back what she said very much. Because she had discussed the conditions with Xiao Zhongting before, Xiao Zhongting had asked her. It was a deal between her and Xiao Zhongting. Zhong Michu could have stayed out of it, but Zhong Michu agreed. She naturally felt that Zhong Michu did it for her.
It turns out that I was just being too sentimental, it's so embarrassing.
"It's not all about you."
"… "
"A'man." Zhong Michu called softly. Every time she called this name, she was very serious. The two words flowed from her lips and teeth, as if they were stained with sweetness: "I should also have a share in the affairs of the Zuo family. Accepting this promise is nothing."
Gu Fuyou's expression calmed down. Facing the sunlight, the green in her eyes changed into a very beautiful color: "Zhong Michu..."
"Yeah, I'm here."
In fact, when it comes to the Zuo family, whether it's with Si Miao, Mr. Zhai, or Xiao Zhongting, she doesn't think it's a big deal to borrow their power. She said that in order to make the Zuo family fall from grace, she can do anything and has no bottom line. But when it comes to Zhong Michu, even if Zhong Michu makes a small promise for her, she will feel that he is using her...
"It's getting late, let's go back."
"good."
The two had been out for too long. Zhong Michu carried the sleeping Yi'er to Xinghan, Gu Fuyou took the storage bag, and the two returned to the City Lord's Mansion together.
The sword embryo was in Gu Fuyou's storage bag. Now that she had all the materials, and she had memorized all the major root formations by heart and had mastered them, she could now refine the sword.
Xiao Zhongting said that Bailu City needs to pay the most attention to three people. The first is Zuo Yuanrong, the lord of Bailu City. Zuo Taisui, Zuo Shaode, and Zuo Yuanrong are three brothers. One is in charge of the thirty-three heavens, one takes over Bailu City, and one sits in Wantong City. These three places are almost the lifeblood of the Zuo family. The second is Zuo Qingfeng, Zuo Yuezhi's younger brother. After Zuo Yuezhi became the leader, his two uncles were older than him, and Zuo Shaode's cultivation was slightly higher than his. The two of them were in charge of two important cities, and their power was huge, directly threatening the leader. He couldn't trust them, so he asked Zuo Qingfeng to go to Bailu City, in the name of rest, but in fact for surveillance. The third is the alchemist Du Pan. The preparation and improvement of the secret medicine of the slave contract in Bailu City have all passed through his hands. He also personally prepared and set the secret medicine for Gu Fuyou's slave contract.
If the three of them were in Bailu City together, it would be a hundred times more difficult for Gu Fuyou to take action.
Xiao Zhongting told her that Du Pan was out now. Gu Fuyou knew that Du Pan was in Wanyao Pavilion in Wantong City. Si Miao was hiding there. The two of them were in the same pavilion and were both top alchemists, so they had to deal with each other. Si Miao told her that Du Pan was in Wanyao Pavilion now.
Xiao Zhongting also told her that Bailu City had prepared a large amount of spirit stones to be transported to Zuo Qingfeng's residence, and that Zuo Qingfeng might go into seclusion in the near future.
If two of the three were absent and only Zuo Yuanrong was left, it would be very convenient to act. Because Zuo Yuanrong was lustful and extremely cowardly, he was not as courageous as his children and grandchildren.
The best time to go to Bailu City is nearby. Gu Fuyou thought, it's time to refine the sword, right in Zuo Shaode's City Lord's Mansion, under his nose, no problem, he won't stop it, maybe he will send some precious materials.