bookpub Chapter 2339 Everyone has their own agenda
Chapter 2339 Everyone has their own agenda
Chapter 2339 Everyone has their own agenda
Once they gather and become a force to be reckoned with, they will clearly pose a threat to Jade Capital. Therefore, the Earth Mother chose to strike first.
"Can they kill you?" Xi Yushen immediately replied, "We're here. They won't dare to act rashly. Besides, even if you destroy Blackwater City, it won't stop them from finding another place to gather."
With a soft sigh, the Earth Mother caused the little stone man to disappear from the city wall.
The conversation between the two parties ended pleasantly once again.
Xi Yu placed one hand on the city wall, glanced at his elder brother, and thought to himself:
"This thing is too arrogant and doesn't take us seriously at all. We need to teach it a lesson!"
Wu Yao nodded almost imperceptibly.
They are twins with a unique telepathic connection; they can hear each other's innermost thoughts without having to speak them aloud, as long as they are willing.
Because of this tacit understanding, the Holy Venerable Lingxu sent them down to the mortal realm. In the Earth Mother's territory, in this stronghold of demons, the two brothers could discuss matters without even opening their mouths, avoiding the risk of being overheard or having their information leaked.
"What's the rush?" Wu Yao thought to himself, "We want the Great Square Pot, and we want all of Earth Mother's many treasures too!"
"The Earth Mother thought we wanted the Sunny Road and the Great Square Pot," Xi Yu sneered. "Even the ancient giant monsters were short-sighted!"
"Who told it to be so full of treasures?" Wu Yao said leisurely. "But then again, the Earth Mother doesn't have good intentions towards us either. She likes to collect treasures, and she might not easily let go of a divine object like the Great Square Pot. We must be careful not to be tricked by her at the last moment. Otherwise, neither of us can bear the wrath of the Holy Venerable's thunderous wrath."
Xi Yu watched the monsters fighting below the city wall. The Earth Mother's anger had subsided, and these creatures were becoming active again.
"understood."
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After this little episode ended, the crane demon obeyed He Lingchuan's order and flew towards Blackwater City.
If we continue forward, we will reach Hulu Mountain.
The original owner of this body was attacked by a sand leopard and fell off a cliff there. When he woke up again, he was on the top of Helingchuan.
That place is the starting point of the legend of the Nine Nether Emperor, and the place where everything began.
The last time He Lingchuan came to Blackwater City was to set a trap for He Chunhua and Nailuo Tianzuan. More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. One can only sigh at how time flies.
After many years, Blackwater City is no longer what it used to be.
In He Lingchuan's memory, Blackwater City was adjacent to the Panlong Desert, where sandstorms were frequent, and the windy days were longer than the sunny days. In summer, the days were unbearably hot, and the nights were freezing cold. These harsh climate conditions resulted in the surrounding trees growing short and weak, with shrubs dominating, and bald mountains dotting the surrounding area.
But this time, while the crane demon was still flying in the sky, He Lingchuan saw green mountains and clear waters ahead. Not only was the vegetation lush, but there were also four or five streams outside Blackwater City! From the air, the winding waterways looked like jade belts, dotted with gold.
From the air, Blackwater City appears to have expanded to more than three times its original size.
After the spiritual energy revived, the population began to gather in medium and large cities, banding together to resist the threats from the wilderness while also enjoying the various conveniences of city life. This had become an inevitable trend in the human world, and the Shen Kingdom was no exception, so the overall size of the cities was increasing.
North of Blackwater City, there used to be a vast, boundless desert. But now, the yellow sand has been swallowed up by vegetation, and the Red Cliff trade route that He Lingchuan used to know so well is almost completely obscured by green forests, no longer visible from the air. As the crane demon circled, it flew more than thirty miles north before He Lingchuan finally caught a glimpse of the desert.
The area of Panlong Desert has shrunk considerably and is now fragmented by shrubs and oases.
"Land now." He patted the crane's back. "At this time of year, the ponds and streams outside the city are teeming with fish and frogs, enough for you to enjoy a delicious night's meal."
During the descent, the crane demons did indeed hear the chorus of frogs and toads in the pond, so after unloading their passengers, they couldn't wait to flap their wings and fly off to feed.
After He Chunhua established the Shen Kingdom, he launched several eastern and western expeditions and successfully expanded the territory. However, he did not lead his army to fight in the north. Therefore, Heishui City remained a border city and still bore the old mission of guarding the northwest gate of the country.
He Lingchuan used the Great Evolution Heavenly Pearl to change his appearance, turning into a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes; Aunt Zhu's appearance was no longer that of a spider, but a large scorpion.
It encountered obstacles when entering the city. The city gate guards came up to check it, and He Lingchuan produced the official pass from the Shen Kingdom before they let it pass.
Dong Rui asked with a smile, "Soldier, why is it suddenly so strict now?"
"A ghost town has sprung up on Red Cliff Road, constantly releasing monsters to devour people!" the city guard said. "The higher-ups have ordered that no wild monsters of unknown origin be allowed into the city!"
Once inside the city, the group discovered that the commerce here was far more prosperous than before. The roads were wider and no longer as dusty as they had been more than a decade ago. The restaurants and eateries along the roadside had also become more upscale. In addition to teahouses, brothels, and perfume shops, even the once-famous "Maze of Deception," which used to be exclusive to the capital, had taken up prime locations on the old streets of Blackwater City to make a living.
In the distance, a ghost town encroaches on the road; within the city, revelry and debauchery are rampant, yet neither is neglected.
As He Lingchuan walked down the old street, he felt that everything was both familiar and strange, yet somehow ambiguous.
Aunt Zhu muttered softly, "There are so many cultivators here."
As soon as it entered the city, it saw two more. After walking less than two hundred feet, it saw three more sitting in a restaurant eating, with a demonic beast squatting beside them.
"His cultivation level isn't weak either." One can imagine how many people in the city still know magic.
They looked at the others, and the others looked at them, especially Aunt Zhu. But no one came up to question the demons walking with the humans.
"Hey, Hongyan Tower is still there!" The restaurant ahead was the place where Young Master He of Blackwater City often frequented. That day, Liu Baobao invited him to dinner at Hongyan Tower, but he ended up offending Nian Songyu, the son of Nian Zanli, from afar.
Alas, if Sun Fuping and Nian Songyu hadn't forced the father and son to enter Panlong Ancient City, how could He Lingchuan and Da Fanghu have started such a tragic relationship, and how could they have had such a turbulent life journey?
However, Hongyanlou has been renovated, the facade layout has been changed, and even the signboard has been replaced with gold paint. The three characters "Hongyanlou" on it look quite familiar.
Upon closer inspection, He Lingchuan discovered that the signature was actually He Chunhua.
Good heavens, this is a plaque handwritten by the founding emperor. No wonder Hongyan Tower hung it up so solemnly to show off its status.
Just as He Lingchuan was about to walk past, a group of people, all dressed as wealthy gentlemen, turned around the street corner. One of them looked up and met his gaze, and their eyes met.
This person was also an acquaintance of He Lingchuan:
He never saw Liu Baobao again after leaving Blackwater City!
Liu Baobao is the son of the president of the Liu Clan Chamber of Commerce. He used to hang out with He Lingchuan all day, eating, drinking and having fun with him.
These two individuals are a vivid example of collusion between officials and businessmen.
(End of this chapter)