As one of the most luxurious restaurants in Holy Tree City, Tianxiang Restaurant was funded and built by Wanjin Chamber of Commerce.
Wanjin Chamber of Commerce usually negotiates business with several major families in Holy Tree City here.
At this moment, in the VIP room of Tianxiang Restaurant, the eldest daughter of the Gongsun family, Gongsun Qing, was standing by the window, muttering to herself, "In my life, this is the first time someone has rejected an appointment..."
Gongsun Qing was a little speechless, that guy made him wait here for more than an hour in vain.
"How heartless!"
Gongsun Qing complained dissatisfiedly, and then prepared to leave.
At this moment, a chaotic and noisy sound came from the main street in Holy Tree City.
Then a large number of people rushed in the same direction.
"Vice President, something bad has happened..." .??.??
The door to the room was pushed open, and a middle-aged man dressed as a steward looked at Gongsun Qing sternly.
"What's going on?" Gongsun Qing asked.
"The City Lord's Mansion, something big happened..."
"how come?"
"I don't know exactly what the situation is, but a pretty fierce battle broke out inside, and now several major families in Holy Tree City have rushed over."
"Ready your horse!"
Without saying anything, Gongsun Qing put on a windbreaker hanging on the wall and hurried downstairs.
…
At this moment, there was chaos in the Holy Tree City.
A majestic spirit beast pulled a carriage and rushed to the city lord's mansion.
However, by the time everyone arrived, the battle was over.
Outside the city lord's mansion.
The heads of several families arrived at about the same time, and one of the families looked up at the sky above the city lord's mansion.
"The tree world formation has been triggered. It seems to be no small matter."
At this time, another gorgeously decorated carriage rushed over.
This carriage is pulled by a red horse with red flames on its four hooves. This red horse is tall and has ocean-like blue eyes. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that this is an extremely rare red shadow horse.
Then, the carriage door curtain opened.
Gongsunqing walked down wearing a red windbreaker.
"Family heads, what happened?" Gongsun Qing stepped forward and asked.
A family head named "Li" shook his head and said, "We have just arrived and we don't know the situation yet."
Another family head pointed to the sky above the City Lord's Mansion, "The tree world formation has been triggered. The City Lord must have participated. Let's go in and take a look first..."
"Yeah! Let's go!"
Everyone did not hesitate and immediately entered the house together.
As soon as they walked up the steps to the gate, everyone was immediately shocked by the scene in front of them.
I saw a figure covered in blood hanging on the side of the gate of the City Lord's Mansion.
The other party died extremely miserably, his hands were nowhere to be found, and a black-gold arrow was like a long nail, nailing him to the door.
"This, this is the woman from the Tiangang Sword Sect..." A family head turned pale and frowned.
Gongsun Qing also recognized the other person at a glance. The person in front of him was Xiao Ying from the Xiao family.
Gongsun Qing, who also grew up in Xiyue City, knew Xiao Ying. Her status in the Xiao family was second only to Xiao Yi, Xiao Yuwei and a few others.
Xiao Ying was used to being arrogant and domineering before, but later she became a member of the Tiangang Sword Sect and received intensive training from the Sword Sect, and became even more arrogant.
She never expected that she would end up in such a tragic end.
Who did it?
Everyone looked at each other and continued walking inside.
But the scene inside is even more shocking and makes people feel numb.
Bodies everywhere.
Blood everywhere.
Broken limbs and broken arms all over the place...
Even though several families in Holy Tree City had seen a lot of storms and waves, they were still so shocked by the scene before them that they broke into cold sweat.
Because these people all have an identity that cannot be messed with, they are disciples of the Tiangang Sword Sect!
Precisely because of the four words "Tiangang Sword Sect", even their family heads did not dare to kill them.
Now, they all died on the spot.
What a ruthless method!
What an explosive battle situation!
The steward behind Gongsun Qing stepped forward and inspected the corpses on the ground.
"Most of them were fatal in one move. Judging from the wounds, the people who killed them were extremely strong in fists and feet, and most of the weapons they used were knives..."
"hiss!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
The domineering and arrogant young figure who claimed to be a 'disciple of Nirvana Hall' during the day immediately appeared in everyone's mind.
"It's him!"
"Oh my god, have all the people in the Tiangang Sword Sect been killed by him?"
"..."
Everyone's expressions changed again and again.
Gongsun Qing's heart was also hard to calm down because she saw Xiao Yi's weapon next to a broken corpse.
The heavy sword lost all its luster. It was left on the field, dull as a piece of scrap metal.
…
now.
Xiao Nuo, who had finished the battle, was walking towards the city lord's mansion.
Mu Yue'er followed closely behind Xiao Nuo, her eyes still red, holding a deft bow and arrow in her hand.
Although she ended Xiao Ying's life with one arrow, Mu Yuer'er was still sad inside.
Too many companions were killed or injured this time.
We don't even know if Yun Zhou and Xiang Dongliu have a chance to be revived.
Thinking of Ouyang Rong's scratched face, Mu Yue'er felt the cruelty of the sectarian struggle for the first time.
In fact, this is just one of the frictions between the Piaomiao Sect and the Tiangang Sword Sect over the years.
There are countless battles, big and small.
"despair……"
The palm of Xiao Nuo's left hand in front of him was constantly dripping with blood on the ground.
Xiao Nuo's time for refining the 'Ancient Bronze Body' was still short. The 'Thunder Plow Dagger' was a quasi-top-grade spiritual weapon and could still cause harm to Xiao Nuo.
"Your hands..." Mu Yue'er called.
Xiao Nuo seemed not to hear anything and continued walking without saying a word.
Mu Yue'er hesitated to speak, but finally said nothing.
City Lord's Mansion.
Central hall.
Neat guards lined up on both sides of the square outside the hall.
The entrance to the main hall.
On the top step, the city lord Yan Beishan, although his hair was disheveled, his eyes were like a tiger's, which was intimidating.
"City, City Lord, spare your life..."
At the bottom of the steps, the chief steward Yan Xiu was covered in blood. His body was covered with large and small blood holes, and even one of his arms was missing.
Yan Xiu suddenly lost his usual cold and violent aura. At this moment, he was kneeling in front of Yan Beishan like a criminal who had pleaded guilty.
Yan Beishan's face was expressionless, and his granddaughter Yan Ying huddled behind Yan Beishan, holding a puppet toy in her hands. She was soft and frail and looked small.
On the other side of the palace entrance, stood a group of people from the Piaomiao Sect who were seriously injured.
Li Hao's face was pale. Although the bleeding from several wounds on his chest had stopped, his breath was very weak.
Ouyang Rong covered her face with a white cloth. Her eyes were full of hatred and anger.
Then, Xiao Nuo and Mu Yue'er came here.
Everyone looked around.
Mu Yue'er quickly came to Ouyang Rong, Li Hao and others.
She nodded vigorously at Ouyang Rong, "Senior sister, Xiao Nuo and I avenged you. Her body is still hanging at the door..."
Mu Yue'er knew very well that Ouyang Rong was extremely traumatized this time.
Not only the physical trauma, but also the trampling of dignity.
Ouyang Rong didn't know what to say, so she just closed her eyes and let out a deep breath.
Everyone looked at Xiao Nuo, each of them filled with complicated hearts.
Just now, several people from the Piaomiao Sect learned the inside story. They knew that it was Yan Xiu who betrayed Yan Beishan, and they also knew that it was Xiao Nuo who rescued Yan Beishan...
At this time, Yan Ying, who was huddled behind Yan Beishan, suddenly walked out.
She trotted to Xiao Nuo.
Then, she pointed to Xiao Nuo's left hand, which was still bleeding.
Xiao Nuo ignored it and didn't say anything.
Afterwards, Yanying actually tore off a strip of cloth from the corner of her skirt and carefully bandaged Xiao Nuo.
Xiao Nuo wanted to refuse, but Yan Ying held on to the other person's hand, just like when she asked Xiao Nuo to save Yan Beishan, her face was full of stubbornness.
Xiao Nuo touched it lightly with his fingers and let the other party handle it.
Mu Yue'er on the sidelines was obviously stunned. She was a little annoyed because she didn't think of bandaging Xiao Nuo's wound just now.
Yan Beishan saw Yan Ying's behavior in his eyes, and his majestic eyes showed a little softness.
Many guards in the city lord's palace couldn't help but look at each other.
As we all know, the eldest lady is very afraid of strangers and will always huddle behind Yan Beishan no matter who she sees. I didn't expect that she would do such a thing in public.
Just when Yanying finished bandaging Xiao Nuo's palm, several family leaders from Holy Tree City and Gongsun Qing also arrived.
When everyone saw this situation, they were stunned.
"City, city lord, who is the chief steward?"
"What happened?"
"..."
Seeing that everyone was here, Yanbeishan didn't hesitate.
He said, "Yan Xiu colluded with the Tiangang Sword Sect and harmed me. Now that his conspiracy has failed, I will punish him severely!"
Everyone was even more surprised.
Yan Xiu colludes with Tiangang Sword Sect?
Before anyone could figure it out, Yan Xiu burst into tears and cried for mercy.
"City Lord, I was wrong!"
"It was me who believed the lies of the Tiangang Sword Sect, and I was confused for a moment."
"City Lord, because of the countless efforts I have made for Holy Tree City over the years, please let me go!"
"..."
Listening to what Yan Xiu said, Yan Beishan couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.
Yan Xiu was trained by him.
At one time, he was the person he trusted the most.
Compared with the anger caused by his betrayal, Yan Beishan was even more sad.
Yan Xiu cried bitterly and hit his head on the steps, bleeding profusely.
"City Lord, I was really wrong. It was the people from the Tiangang Sword Sect who promised me that I would rule the Holy Tree City from now on. I was so obsessed that I did such a rebellious thing. I will never dare to do it again..."
"Come here!" Yan Beishan's voice was so loud that it sent chills down everyone's spines.
"exist!"
Several guards came out.
"Put him on death row. From now on, no one is allowed to visit him."
"yes!"
Immediately, several guards took Yan Xiu into custody.
No matter how Yan Xiu begged for mercy, Yan Beishan remained unmoved.
However, everyone could see that Yan Beishan finally relented.
If it were anyone present, they would think that Yan Xiu's crime is unpardonable.
But Yan Beishan still missed his old love and instead of taking his life, he sent him to death row.
From what Yan Xiu said just now, several family heads of Holy Tree City have almost got the general idea.
After that, Yan Beishan told the story of what happened these days.
After everyone listened, they suddenly realized.
"No wonder we had promised to form an alliance with the Piaomiao Sect before, but then we suddenly changed our minds a few days ago. It turned out that Yan Xiu was the one behind it."
"I have always been wondering, the Tiangang Sword Sect is too ruthless, and they are not from the same group as our Holy Tree City. How could the city lord think of switching to the Sword Sect? Now I can figure it out."
"Yan Xiu is really cheating. Thank God for opening his eyes and not letting his evil plan succeed."
"..."
After telling the whole story, Yan Beishan also faced Li Hao, Mu Yuer and other people from the Piaomiao Sect.
"It is the old man who has caused trouble for you. I will be fully responsible for the damage caused to the Piaomiao Sect this time."
"City Lord Yan's words are serious!" Li Hao clasped his hands and replied respectfully, "The City Lord's Mansion is also a victim, and all the responsibility lies with the Tiangang Sword Sect. I will report this to the third elder, and City Lord Yan does not have to blame himself."
"Alas!" Yan Beishan sighed lightly, and then he said, "You go to recuperate your injuries tonight. In the next two days, I will officially grant part of the management rights of Holy Tree City to the Piaomiao Sect."
"Thank you City Lord Yan!"
Li Hao's hanging heart has finally settled down. Now that the real Yan Beishan has spoken in person, this matter is finalized and no changes will be made.
After arranging for everyone in the Piaomiao Sect to rest and recover from their injuries, Yan Beishan said to several family leaders, "In recent days, Holy Tree City may not be peaceful. You need to take precautions to prevent the Tiangang Sword Sect from coming to cause trouble."
"Yes, City Lord!"
The heads of the families nodded solemnly.
Although this matter originated from the Tiangang Sword Sect, all the disciples of the Sword Sect were wiped out in the city lord's mansion. The Sword Sect may come to ask for an explanation later.
After all, there are too many things where evildoers complain first.
However, Holy Tree City is not afraid. The first thing is that Holy Tree City is protected by the "Tree Realm Formation". It is not easy for the Tiangang Sword Sect to break through Holy Tree City.
Coupled with the alliance between Holy Tree City and the Piaomiao Sect, the Piaomiao Sect will definitely not sit idly by if the city lord's palace is in trouble.
Everyone dispersed.
Gongsun Qing saw Xiao Nuo in the crowd. She wanted to go up and say hello, but she thought that he was tired after a fierce battle tonight. After a moment of hesitation, Gongsun Qing gave up the idea...
The previous residence had been destroyed.
In addition to the corpses all over the ground that needed to be disposed of, the City Lord's Mansion arranged another courtyard for the Piaomiao Sect members, and the City Lord Yanbeishan also brought a group of the best medical doctors in the Holy Tree City.
…
The next day!
It's just dawn!
There was a knock on Xiao Nuo's door.
"Brother Xiao, are you awake?" A strange voice came from outside the door.
Xiao Nuo inside the house opened the door and saw a young guard standing outside.
"Brother Xiao, the City Lord invites you!"
The other party said politely.
Xiao Nuo asked casually, "What's the matter?"
"I don't know, but the city lord is already waiting for you in the backyard."
backyard?
There was a trace of doubt in Xiao Nuo's eyes, he hesitated for a moment, and then followed the other party.
The backyard of the city lord's mansion.
Huge trees block out the sky and the sun. At a glance, the backyard looks like a lush forest sea.
Under the leadership of the young guard, Xiao Nuo walked along a green avenue with stone bricks on the ground and woods on both sides.
The avenue was built very neatly, with early morning rain and dew still visible on the flat stone slabs.
On both sides of the road, every ten meters or so, there is a stone pillar.
The pillars are engraved with complex intertwined tree patterns. If you observe carefully, you will feel that each stone pillar contains obscure spiritual energy fluctuations.
"We're almost there!" the guard said.
Xiao Nuo nodded slightly.
The tree-lined avenue continued to deepen, passing through several higher plateaus, and Xiao Nuo finally came to an extremely spectacular stone platform.
The structure of the stone platform is quite complicated, with various column-shaped buildings supporting the bottom, and huge stone bridge corridors suspended outside. Looking up, it has a strong visual impact.
"Brother Xiao, the city lord is above..."
The guard stopped and signaled Xiao Nuo to go alone.
Xiao Nuo asked in confusion, "Aren't you going?"
The guard replied, "This is the highest-level holy place in the City Lord's Mansion. I am not qualified to go up there."
After saying that, the other party nodded to Xiao Nuo, then turned and left.
Xiao Nuo paused for a moment, then climbed onto the high platform.
The next moment, an extremely rich spiritual energy gathered. Xiao Nuo couldn't help but feel shocked, and the remaining fatigue in his body was also swept away...
On that table, two slightly familiar figures were waiting there.
One of them is the city lord Yan Beishan, and the other is his granddaughter Yan Ying...