In the second year of the Jingyuan Era of the Great Jin Dynasty
This year, just like the previous years, Jianghu was in turmoil. Compared with the world-shaking war in the first year of the Jingyuan Era, several major events occurred in the second year due to the end of the war that destroyed Northern Yuan.
The most famous one was, of course, the World Hero Competition. Li Xiu from Pingzhou, Ji Yeyue, and Yan Fei from Pingzhou showed their strength above Level Seven. Li Xiu from Pingzhou was the legitimate son of the Li Family from Pingzhou, a young genius. Ji Yeyue had a mysterious background. It was said that she studied under a mysterious school. Ordinary people in the martial arts world did not know about this school, but it was very familiar with the Tian Long Taoism, the Mingyi School, and the Sect of Flame. It also had connections with some millennium well-known families. The reason why it was said so was that the elders and disciples of these schools and families who came to participate in the World Hero Competition had received instructions from their superiors not to provoke Ji Yeyue. Therefore, although Ji Yeyue had a mysterious background, she did not encounter any real trouble in the World Hero Competition with her extremely high cultivation. As for the third Yan Fei, he was even more surprising. It was not until the last three days of the World Hero Competition that he showed the strength and combat capability of a Level Seven expert and defeated all his opponents. After the public knew his real identity, it caused another uproar.
The Eldest Prince of Xining King, the Little Imperial Uncle!
Although Yan Fei was only 18 years old, his seniority was extremely high. He was the Imperial Uncle of the current Emperor, Yan Yuntian, and the son of Xining King, Yan Zidan.
The person with the most wives in this world was the emperor. Most of the emperors in this world practiced martial arts and were physically strong. They started having children at the age of fifteen and could continue to have children until they were seventy-five. Therefore, the age range of their descendants was very large. Their eldest son already had grandchildren or even great-grandchildren. It was not rare for a younger son to be born just now. Therefore, there were more people in the royal family, and the seniority was more chaotic. Therefore, although Yan Fei was only eighteen years old, he was already an uncle in terms of seniority.
What was strange was the strength he possessed!
A Level Seven expert, an 18-year-old Level Seven expert who made a killing in the World Hero Competition and entered the top four. It was not unusual for the royal family to cultivate a young expert, but this young expert did not appear in the imperial palace, but in the Fan King's side mansion, which was quite novel to him.
In today's world, the Emperor had many sons, but even the one with the highest cultivation was only at Level Four. He couldn't compare with the Xining King's Crown Prince and his granduncle.
Then, in the future, the role that their granduncle would play in the battle for the throne, which had already begun to appear, became sensitive.
Of course, these were all things in the future, which were also things that the big shots wanted to worry about and pay attention to. For the nobodies in the martial arts world, the most important thing now was the result of the World Hero Competition. The three young experts all entered the top four, and the other one in the top four was also an Elder of a millennium family. However, in the face of the strength shown by the three young experts, no one thought that he could win in the end.
The World Hero Competition was noisy for a while, but now people mostly discussed two other things, both of which were related to the Wang Family in Cenzhou. The first one was that Yunzhou's Zhou Bao seriously injured Wang Yuebai, the First Elder of the Wang Family, and knocked away the Wang Family's Holy Weapon, the Pero Purple Striped Saber. There was a rumor that the Wang Family did not find the Pero Purple Striped Saber. Of course, this was just a rumor. The second one was that Luo Haiyun, the Family Head of the Luo Family, which had been mysteriously exterminated in Minshan Commandery, reappeared in Jianghu. The mystery of the extermination of the Luo Family had also been solved, and it was the Wang Family who did it. Therefore, Luo Haishan launched a crazy revenge on the Wang Family in Cenzhou, which gave them a headache.
Luo Haiyun was a Level Seven expert. He had lost everything and left everything behind. After returning to Jianghu, everything he did was to strike at the Wang family with the greatest force. Therefore, his attacks were extremely ruthless and vicious. He never fought with the experts of the Wang family, but only targeted the peripheral organizations of the Wang family, such as the Four Seas Trading Company and the Wandering Dragon Escort Agency. The people he killed were the elites of these peripheral organizations. These people might have excellent talents in some aspects, but they were not good at fighting. For example, Wang Datong, the shopkeeper of the Four Seas Trading Company, was a shrewd businessman. Over the past decades, he had brought huge wealth to the Wang family and was a key protected target of the Wang family. However, such a person was killed by Luo Haiyun with one strike.
There were many similar examples.
In normal times, these kinds of talents of the Wang Family were closely protected. It was difficult for ordinary people to get close to them, let alone kill them. Unfortunately, Luo Haiyun was a Level Seven expert, while the bodyguards who protected these people were only at Level Five. Although the Wang Family was a big family, it was not big enough to have experts as bodyguards. In fact, even if they had such strength, the dignity of a Level Seven expert would not allow them to be bodyguards for ordinary people.
Therefore, in the face of Luo Haiyun's revenge, these bodyguards had no way to protect the person they were supposed to protect. In addition, Luo Haiyun had lost everything and formed an irreconcilable hostile relationship with the Wang Family, so he was not afraid of the Wang Family's revenge at all. Moreover, Wang Yuebai, the only person in the Wang Family who had the strength to completely suppress and kill him, was seriously injured in the battle with Junior Leopard. Not only did he not have the strength to kill him, but he also had to divide a large part of his strength to protect Luo Haiyun. In this way, the Wang Family had less strength to deal with Luo Haiyun.
Therefore, in desperation, the Wang Family adopted a defensive posture and offered a reward in Jianghu. They offered a magic weapon as a reward for Luo Haiyun's head.
However, the effect was minimal. Most of the experts in the martial arts world were monopolized by the aristocratic families and sects. Among the aristocratic families and sects, there was a relationship of cooperation and competition. No one would offend Luo Haiyun, a madman who had lost everything, for a magic weapon. Through the revenge against the Wang Family, people in the martial arts world had a clearer understanding of how terrible an expert who had been driven to a dead end and had nothing to worry about was!
The crazy revenge of an expert who had cast aside everything was definitely much more powerful than a divine weapon. Everyone was waiting to see the Wang Clan become a joke. They were waiting to see the Wang Clan being forced into a corner and forced to use the powerful strength they had hidden underwater.
For every ordinary person in the martial arts world, the recent Jianghu was too lively and interesting. The drama in Jianghu, one climax followed by another, was dizzying and enjoyable. Even Zhou Bao, the creator of a certain climax, had now become a bystander and a member of the army of onlookers.
"This time, the Wang Family is really in big trouble. But you have to be careful. The reason why they suffered such a big loss is that you seriously injured Wang Yuebai. The Wang Family will never let you go!" In an ordinary restaurant, Junior Leopard and Wang She sat in the middle of the lobby. They didn't care about the complicated gazes of the customers around them. They ate and chatted at the same time.
"I heard that the Pero Purple Striped Saber is really lost?" Junior Leopard just smiled at Wang She's advice, took a sip of wine, and asked.
His voice was not loud, but in this restaurant, there were many smart people in the martial arts world. They all pricked up their ears and tried to figure out the relationship between the young expert and the Chief of Tian Long Taoism from the conversation between the two.
"Yes, it's lost. Hehe, the Wang Family has been living a good life for too long. They are too arrogant. They think that with the prestige of the Wang Family, another Level Seven expert is enough to suppress the situation. They don't expect that there are many people in the world who don't give face to the Wang Family. It's several Elders of the Dark Sect from the Nine-yin Sea. They took away the Pero Purple Striped Saber!"
The Nine-yin Sea of the Dark Sect?
When it came to the Dark Sect, Junior Leopard thought of Xue Wuya. He could not help but have a strange feeling.
"What? Are you interested in the Dark Sect?" Wang She saw that Junior Leopard's expression was not right. He could not help but tease, "For thousands of years, the Dark Sect has been weak and hidden from the world, giving people a very mysterious feeling. But in fact, it's not bad, especially in the Nine-yin Sea. There are many beauties there. Do you want me to introduce one or two to you?"
"Come on, you'd better enjoy it yourself!" Junior Leopard laughed and scolded, "As long as that sissy doesn't mind!"
"Boy, don't talk nonsense. I don't have much relationship with her!" Wang She's expression froze, which was rare, and he stared at Junior Leopard fiercely.
"Yes, yes, we don't have much relationship. But I want to have some relationship with her!" Junior Leopard smiled and changed the topic. I'd better settle the thing I promised her last time as soon as possible. When will she come? "
"In these two days!" Wang She said, "When you finish watching the World Hero Competition, it will be about time!"
"Forget it, I'm not interested in these things of fighting and killing. Anyway, that Pure Yang Celestial Device will not fall into my hands!"
"You're not interested in fighting and killing?" Wang She almost spat a mouthful of wine on him. "If you are not interested in fighting and killing, then no one in this world is interested in fighting and killing!"
"What I said is true. I'm a pacifist. It was the Wang Family who provoked me first, so I taught them a lesson. If you, Chief Wang, came to provoke me, I would definitely run for my life!" Junior Leopard said with a smile.
"Don't talk nonsense. You call her sissy all day long. Be careful not to bump into her, or she will slap you to death!"
"Hehe, that's true!"
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The two of them chatted in the restaurant as if there was no one else around. It seemed that they were just talking about some daily life. But soon, the content of their conversation was compiled into pieces of information and put on the tables of different people through different channels for them to consider and deal with.
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"It seems that the rumor is true. This Zhou Bao is not simple. The relationship between him and Wang She is not as simple as it seems on the surface!"
Western Capital, the Imperial Palace
Looking at the pieces of information in his hand, Jin Emperor Yan Yuntian frowned slightly. "Who do you think the sissy they are talking about is?"
"At least an expert, an expert that Wang She and Zhou Bao will not easily offend!" Ming Yuesheng smiled, but there was a sense of worry in his smile. "Your Majesty, Zhou Bao obviously hides more than we do. We've never heard of the wizard weapon in his hand. There are only two possibilities for a wizard weapon that we've never heard of. One is that it has never appeared since antiquity times, and he's lucky enough to find it. The other is that it's just forged. If it's the second possibility, Your Majesty, the truth is completely out of our control!"
"Yes, if it's really just forged, then there must be a powerful force behind him. It's because of this powerful force that he acts so fiercely and overbearingly. It's not because he's stupid, but because he has enough confidence that he's not afraid of the Wang Family, a millennium family!" "Yes, if it's really newly forged, then there must be a powerful force behind him.
"Judging from his usual behavior, it's very likely!" Ming Yuesheng sighed slightly. "A powerful background is not terrible. What's terrible is whether it's his own idea or someone's instruction for him to stir up trouble. That's the key. Your Majesty, it seems that we need to pay more attention to this Zhou Bao!"
"Well, he's not old. Do you think it's appropriate for me to recruit him as my son-in-law?"
"Of course not!" Ming Yuesheng shook his head at once. "This guy is an unruly man. It's fine if he agrees, but if he doesn't, it's definitely not a good thing. Worse still, it may damage the royal family's reputation. What's more, he has just humiliated the Wang Family. If Your Majesty recruits him as your son-in-law, isn't it a slap in the Wang Family's face?"
"That's reasonable!" Yan Yuntian nodded and smiled. "Although the Wang Family has been disgraced this time, it's still one of the millennium families in Jin. It needs its reputation!"
"Your Majesty, do you still want Princess Changhui to marry Zhou Bao?"
Yan Yuntian's expression froze at first, and then he said with a wry smile, "Yes, Yan 'er is not a child anymore. She has been extraordinarily intelligent since she was a child, as if she was born with knowledge. Besides, she has her eyes on the top of her head and never pays attention to ordinary people. In this world, there can't be too many people that she likes. Zhou Bao may bring her a pleasant surprise!"
"Princess Changhui is extraordinarily talented, but it's a pity that she's too intelligent. Your Majesty, with all due respect, this may not be a good thing for the princess and the royal family!"
"Yes, I understand. Alas, look at my little uncle. Every time he sees Yan 'er, I'm worried!"
Speaking of this topic, a wry smile flashed across Ming Yuesheng's eyes. He did not say another word. It was better for him not to butt in when it came to the secrets of the royal family.
"Your Majesty, the winner of the World Hero Competition is about to be decided. Do you think the Eldest Prince of Xining King will win?"
"He will win. Not for anything else, just to make my daughter smile, he will also win!" Yan Yuntian said, "Ji Yeyue is from the Jade Pool. She will only participate in this competition as a chance to gain experience. She won't really fight for it. As for Li Xiu of Pingzhou, he has been in the limelight this time. I've already informed the Li Family through Li Yuan. Anyway, his opponent in the next round is Yan Wenguang of Shuo Province. In terms of seniority, Yan Wenguang is his uncle, so he will retreat. As for Yan Wenguang, he's no match for my little uncle."
"Your Majesty, you're so meticulous. It seems that everything has been arranged. I've worried for nothing!"
"Not really. This time, it seems that I've miscalculated. The strength of those well-known families and sects is beyond our expectation. Although we used a Pure Yang Celestial Device as bait, we didn't measure their strength in the end!"
"Everything is just as it should be. Although a Pure Yang Celestial Device is precious, it's not necessarily worthy for the masters of those influential families to fight for it. If it's a Taihao Fairy Weapon —"
"Stop, stop. If it's a Taihao Fairy Weapon, do you think I'll care about their strength?"
"That's right, that's right!" Ming Yuesheng nodded and said, "Besides, Your Majesty has gained something this time!"
"Yes, after this matter, the world should be stable for a period of time. I'll open up the human trafficking. In this way, if those well-known families want to stir up trouble, I'm afraid they'll have to think twice!"
"Your Majesty is wise. Right now, we need to stabilize ourselves and digest the fruits of our victory, especially the three northern prefectures. Then, we can move on to the next step of our plan. This way, our foundation will be completely stable!"
"Yes, to do big things, we need to be steady and steady. We can't be hasty!" Yan Yuntian nodded and sighed. "Although Ma Tianchang is a bastard, when he does things, he's much more steady than me!"
"Your Majesty, Ma Tianchang has already accepted his fief. However, looking at the situation, he doesn't want to go now!"
"Don't worry about him. Let him do whatever he wants. Anyway, we've already made him owe us a huge favor this time. Based on his character, he won't be at ease if he doesn't return this favor to us!"
"Yes!"
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"You're finally here. If you didn't come, I'd have to leave!"
Looking at Prince Xiaoming, whose face was as cold as water, Junior Leopard's heart skipped a beat. He subconsciously straightened his body and said.
"You're a well-known person in the world now. You want to leave, but where can you go?" Prince Xiaoming smiled coldly. She glanced at Wang She, who stood beside Junior Leopard, and a hint of warmth flashed in her cold eyes. "Why are you here? Are you also interested in the Earth Fire Yuan Essence?"
"That's not it. I'm just afraid that after you meet, you'll start a fight and hurt the harmony!"
"You're afraid that I'll hurt the harmony between us?" Prince Xiaoming frowned slightly. "Why do you think so?"
"It's not a special reason. It's just a precaution!" Wang She lightly shrugged his shoulders. "Moreover, I also want to take this opportunity to stabilize my state. The Earth Fire Yuan Essence is a good thing!"
"If that's the case, then let's go. We've been delayed for a long time!" Prince Xiaoming's expression once again returned to its original cold look. "The underground fire vein in Zhonghe City has already stagnated. I've been there to take a look. It's because too much of the Earth Fire Yuan Essence has been extracted!" Speaking of this, she took a deep look at Junior Leopard. "This time, the geocentric fire vein I'm bringing you to belongs to the Sect of Flame. I don't want the situation in Zhonghe City to happen again!"
"You can't want the horse to run fast and not eat grass at the same time, can you?" Before her voice died away, Junior Leopard shouted in dissatisfaction. "My fist intent can indeed draw out the Earth Fire Yuan Essence, but I can't control the amount. How can I guarantee that nothing will happen to the underground fire vein?"
"Really?" Prince Xiaoming's eyes flashed. You just need to withdraw your fist intent at that time! "
"My punching skill is good, but it hasn't reached the stage where I can withdraw and withdraw it at will!" "What's more, the Earth Fire Yuan Essence and my fist intent complement each other. If I stop at the critical moment, I might hurt myself. I don't want to sacrifice myself for others!" Junior Leopard didn't budge an inch, "What's more, the Earth Fire Yuan Essence and my fist intent complement each other.
"Then do you mean that you want to destroy the geocentric fire vein of the Sect of Flame?"
"Of course not. I'll try my best to control it, but I can't guarantee it. So I'm reminding you first, lest I end up doing a thankless job!"
Feeling the tension between the two, Wang She hurriedly came out to smooth things over.
"We're all in the same boat. There's no need to make such a big fuss over such a small matter. Junior Leopard, you just need to be careful. Don't be so fierce. Concubine Ming, you also need to be careful and remind me!"
"Alright!" Hearing Wang She's words, Prince Xiaoming nodded and her expression softened.
"I knew it. There must be something going on between the two of them. Otherwise, how could Prince Xiaoming be so obedient!" Seeing Prince Xiaoming change so quickly, Junior Leopard's mouth twitched slightly. The gossip in his heart flourished. But looking at Prince Xiaoming's cold eyes, he quickly suppressed the endless fire of gossip.
"Let's go. Hurry up and settle things. I still have other things to do!"
"Hey, tomorrow is the battle of the top four. Don't you want to stay here and watch?" Junior Leopard asked.
"What's there to watch? Don't you want those things? "
"Alright, alright, let's go!" When Junior Leopard heard this, a helpless, bitter smile appeared on his face. Prince Xiaoming looked delicate, but she was a rare impatient person. Moreover, she had something that he urgently needed in his hands. He really didn't want to offend her.
"Uh, that, when can you give it to me?!"
"It's at the geocentric fire vein. I'll give it to you when we reach the geocentric fire vein!"
"The Sect of Flame controls seven geocentric fire veins. Concubine Ming is not only one of the Great Venerables of the Sect of Flame, but she has also advanced to Level Nine. Therefore, she is qualified to have her own geocentric fire vein. This time, we're going to take advantage of her. So, Junior Leopard, take it easy. Don't destroy her geocentric fire vein!"
"Seven geocentric fire veins?!" Junior Leopard's heart skipped a beat. He secretly exclaimed that the Sect of Flame was really big. You should know that the Wu Family, a smelting family with hundreds of years of history, wanted a geocentric fire vein but couldn't get it. This Sect of Flame actually has seven. It's really infuriating to compare with others! "
"Who said I want to go to my geocentric fire vein!" Prince Xiaoming suddenly said. She stared at Junior Leopard fiercely. "This guy just said that. How can I let him harm my fire vein!"
"Then you mean …!"
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