Blackstone City and the surrounding beaches were covered in a layer of darkness and decay.
The air was filled with an unpleasant smell, and the city was lifeless, making people uneasy.
Moreover, the defensive array of Blackstone City had been activated.
A five-colored light barrier with a radius of a hundred miles enveloped Blackrock City like a heavenly curtain.
Seeing this, Ji Tianxing frowned.
"Blackstone City is the main city of the Hundred Cities of the East Sea. Not only are there 100,000 elite soldiers stationed here, but Xiao Han is also there. How did it become like this?
Did some disaster happen in the city? Why don't I see any civilians? "
Filled with doubts, he landed outside the city gate of Blackstone City.
The huge city gate was tightly shut, and there was no one guarding the gate. The city guards were all standing on top of the ten-zhang-tall city wall, looking down at him from above.
Seeing him walk to the city gate, a pair of city guards on the wall immediately aimed their crossbows at him.
The captain of the guards asked sternly, "Who are you?"
Ji Tianxing took out the Territorial Lord's Golden Seal and said with dignity, "I am Ji Tianxing, the Territorial Lord of Tianchen. I am here to visit the Divine General of Donglin. Please tell Lord Xiao."
As soon as the city guards on the city wall saw the Territorial Lord's golden seal and sized him up, a burst of discussion immediately broke out.
"It's Lord Ji Tianxing!"
"It really is Lord Ji. I remember him. More than a year ago, he helped the Divine General to suppress the sea demons of Gujade Bay!"
"Wow, I've always heard that Lord Ji is the number one genius of our clan, the most outstanding prince of the Imperial Residence. I didn't expect to see him in person today!"
Many of the City Guards were overjoyed and excited. They looked at Ji Tianxing with eyes full of respect and admiration.
Obviously, Ji Tianxing's reputation had spread across the continent. Even the people of the East Sea knew him.
A year ago, he helped Xiao Han kill the sea demons that occupied Gujade Bay and became the hero of the East Sea. The people of the coastal cities sang his praises.
Now that he had come to Blackstone City, how could the city guards not be excited?
The city guards quickly opened the city gate and respectfully welcomed him into the city.
The captain of the guards even personally led him into the city, rushing towards the Dong Lin Divine General's Mansion.
Along the way, Ji Tianxing observed the streets and alleys in the city. He found that there were indeed few people in the city, and all the doors and windows were tightly shut.
The bustling streets and rows upon rows of shops were all closed, and there was no one in sight.
Ji Tianxing was puzzled, so he asked the guard captain, "What happened in the city? Why are the commoners nowhere to be seen, and even the shops are closed? "
The guard captain hurriedly replied respectfully, "Reporting to Lord Ji, this subordinate also does not know what is going on.
However, since half a month ago, the Divine General had ordered the entire city to be under martial law. The citizens were not allowed to go out, and he had even activated the City Defense Array.
This subordinate has heard rumors in the army that various generals and soldiers are rescuing the people in the coastal cities. It is said that there is a plague in the coastal cities … "
"Plague?" Ji Tianxing frowned as his heart skipped a beat.
He immediately recalled that two days ago, the Imperial Tutor had told him that the Demon Emperor had created many Blood Gods to spread plagues and disasters on the frontier battlefield.
"Could it be that those Blood Gods are not only causing trouble on the frontier battlefield, but have also broken through the defensive line and infiltrated into the Eastern Sea?
That is impossible! The three races are all defending the frontier with all their strength, resisting the invasion of the Demon Race. How could they have let the Demon Race infiltrate here? "
Ji Tianxing was very puzzled and uneasy.
Not long after, the guard captain led him to the Divine General's Mansion.
The guard captain turned and left. Ji Tianxing was welcomed into the Divine General's Mansion by the housekeeper, and he went to the guest hall to take a seat.
He had only sat for a while, and had just drunk half a cup of tea, when the sound of footsteps came from the door of the hall.
He turned his head to look at the door, and saw a tall and imposing figure quickly walking in.
"Tianxing, I did not think that we would meet again so soon after we parted!
What wind blew you here, and you actually took the initiative to visit the Divine General's Mansion? "
The one who came was precisely Xiao Han, wearing a purple long robe with a dark red cloak draped over his shoulders, and his entire body emitted an iron-blooded domineering aura.
He had just walked into the hall when he let out a hearty laugh and greeted Ji Tianxing.
Behind him, there was even a delicate young girl wearing silver armor with a silver treasure sword hanging at her waist. It was precisely Xiao Ling`er.
In the past, Xiao Ling`er looked very pretty and cute, and her temperament was also somewhat eccentric.
But now, she wore silver armor and a blue cloak, and the appearance of wearing armor and carrying a sword appeared valiant and formidable, and her spirit was vigorous.
Ji Tianxing nearly did not recognize her, and only saw her appearance clearly after staring blankly for a moment.
And from the moment she stepped into the hall, she stared fixedly at Ji Tianxing. Her eyes flickered with joy, and her eyes were very bright.
Very clearly, seeing Ji Tianxing again, her mood was very happy and excited, and she had many things in her heart that she wanted to pour out.
Xiao Han walked in front of Ji Tianxing, cupped his hands, and bowed, then sat beside him and started chatting with him.
Xiao Ling`er consciously stood behind Xiao Han, looking like an attendant.
But this' little attendant 'of hers was not considered competent. She did not have the dignified appearance of looking straight ahead. Instead, she kept staring at Ji Tianxing.
Xiao Han drank tea as he asked Ji Tianxing, "Tianxing, why did you come to Blackrock City? Could it be that you're going to the East Sea's Water Race Imperial Court again? "
Ji Tianxing shook his head and explained, "This time, I'm not going to the Water Race Imperial Court, but to the East Sea's Return Ruins.
The journey is long, and my companions are also seriously injured. I want to stay temporarily in Blackrock City for a few days and help them recuperate.
Lord Divine General, I'm here to disturb you for a few days, it won't affect your official duties, right? "
Xiao Han hurriedly waved his hand and said warmly, "Tianxing, what are you saying? I can't be happier that you can come as a guest, what's there to talk about delaying?
Don't worry, I'll immediately get Ling`er to pass down the order to arrange the best residence for you and provide healing elixirs to help your companions heal. "
Hearing him mention Xiao Ling`er, Ji Tianxing turned his head to look at Xiao Ling`er and teased, "I haven't seen you for two months, but Miss Ling`er seems to have grown a lot. You look like a little general?"
Xiao Ling`er kept staring at him, waiting for a chance to talk to him.
Now that she heard him praise her, she was overjoyed. She quickly smiled and said, "Big Brother Tianxing, you flatter me! Ever since I left the Xiao Clan, I followed Uncle Xiao Han … Oh no, followed Lord Divine General to Blackrock City.
Now, I'm serving under Lord Divine General as the deputy general of the East Forest Battleship. I usually lead the guards to protect the battleship and Lord Divine General. "
Ji Tianxing smiled and nodded in satisfaction. He asked again, "What about Xiao Chen? Why don't I see him? "
Xiao Han laughed softly and explained, "Xiao Chen is now the Flying Tiger General under me. He leads the Fourth Fleet and is in charge of the situation in Xunfeng City.
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