Yan City was located on a vast plain. Standing on the tall walls of Yan City, one could see large tracts of wheat fields outside.
With Yan City as the center, there were more than 20 small cities within a radius of hundreds of miles. Because the land here was fertile and the planting techniques were better, they could harvest enough food to feed more people.
In the vast plain, powerful monsters were killed. Compared to the mountains, rivers, and lakes, the Swallow Plain was safe enough. That was why many small settlements could be built.
After hundreds of years, Yan City had become the absolute center of the Swallow Plain. Commerce and agriculture were exceptionally prosperous.
Compared to other independent cities, Yan City already had the air of a country.
Gao Zhengyang and Jiaojiao did not sleep in vain. They received a lot of important information from her. They also saw a rough map.
Although the map was rough, it marked all the areas that the Dragon Crocodile Gang had reached.
The natural environment was too dangerous, and most ordinary people could only stay in one place for life. Information was also unusually restricted. Only a powerful gang like the Dragon Crocodile Gang could have enough armed forces to protect themselves.
The map drawn by the Dragon Crocodile Gang could be said to be the world's treasure. Not only were the cities marked on the map, but there were also various annotations.
The local customs, local specialties, as well as powerful demonic beasts, ghosts, and so on were marked out. The powerful local forces were also marked. In some places, the name of a certain powerhouse would be listed separately.
Gao Zhengyang's memory was superb. With just a glance, he remembered the map completely.
Because the Dragon Crocodile Gang and the Blazing Sun Sect's territories bordered each other's, both sides were wary of each other. Of course, as a sect, the Blazing Sun Sect was more powerful.
Moreover, the Blazing Sun Sect was more cohesive. Sects relied on secret techniques, inheritance, faith, and other systems to tightly unite everyone. In contrast, gangs were temporary.
There were thousand-year-old sects, but there were no thousand-year-old gangs.
The Dragon Crocodile Gang also knew that they could not compete with the Blazing Sun Sect. The Blazing Sun Sect openly accepted Xu Hong as a disciple, and the Dragon Crocodile Gang accepted it.
Gao Zhengyang did not know much about the details, but he knew that the Blazing Sun Sect and the Dragon Crocodile Gang were enemies. Because the area where the Blazing Sun Sect was located was marked with danger in red.
The map was particularly rough on the Blazing Sun Sect's situation. It only marked a few big cities. There were no specific labels.
Obviously, the Dragoncroc Gang had no intention of plotting against the Blazing Sun Sect. As long as they could maintain the current balance, the Crocodile Gang would be satisfied.
Even the Dragon Crocodile Gang did not dare to provoke the Blazing Sun Sect, so Gao Zhengyang could not afford to do so either. Don't be fooled by the fact that they were at the Double Seventh Stage. It wouldn't be difficult for them to kill a Double Eighth Stage opponent.
But against a Tier Nine powerhouse, the difference was huge.
Gao Zhengyang might not be familiar with the laws of this world, but his understanding and judgment of the various stages of power would not be wrong. In his current state, it would be difficult for him to run if he encountered a Tier Nine.
Therefore, after Gao Zhengyang killed the yellow-clothed old Taoist, he left Salt Water City with Bai Ling overnight. Of course, Gao Zhengyang was still very loyal. He left a letter for Jiaojiao, briefly explaining what had happened.
As for how the other party wanted to deal with it, it had little to do with him.
Gao Zhengyang had become a Yang Spirit and could already fly in the wind. He had also practiced the Wind-Riding Skill, so he could barely carry Whitey.
This kind of flying speed could not be too fast because the wind in the air was like knives, and Whitey's small body could not withstand it. She could only let Gao Zhengyang carry her and hide behind to barely withstand it.
On the other hand, Gao Zhengyang could not fly fast with Whitey on his back. According to his estimation, it was about three to four hundred kilometers per hour. Fortunately, his divine sense was tyrannical, and he had the power of a Tier Seven martial artist. He could carry Whitey for a day without rest.
After flying in the sky for two days, they crossed thousands of kilometers and arrived at Yan City.
Yan City was powerful, but it had nothing to do with the Blazing Sun Sect and the Dragon Crocodile Gang. If he stayed here, he would be able to avoid countless troubles.
The reason why Tier Seven martial artists were so powerful in this world was because they could fly. With such high mobility, it was actually difficult to be caught as long as one did not seek death.
This was because the entire world was divided into countless cities, and each city was relatively independent. A sect like the Blazing Sun Sect could only maintain control within its own sphere of influence.
Even if Gao Zhengyang stayed within the Blazing Sun Sect's sphere of influence, it would be difficult for the Blazing Sun Sect to find him in a short time. Although there were all kinds of magical spells in this world, they could not be promoted to the grassroots level.
Compared to the strict surveillance of the Blue Planet, which could only rely on cameras everywhere to recognize faces, the surveillance of this world was far inferior.
Even in the modern world, with Gao Zhengyang's super mobility and the ability to change the characteristics of his facial muscles, it was impossible to catch him.
However, there were benefits to being in a closed area. It was difficult to hide the sudden appearance of an outsider.
Gao Zhengyang was also not interested in fighting with the Blazing Sun Sect, so he simply ran to Yan City.
Although the remaining divine sense of the old Taoist in yellow escaped with the flying sword, his remaining divine sense was not enough to preserve enough information. However, his remaining Divine Sense was not enough to preserve enough information. It would be a miracle if he could fly back, but it would be a dream if he wanted to report back.
Gao Zhengyang actually had enough time to buffer, but there was no need to take the risk. So, he flew all the way and arrived at Yan City two days later.
As the center of the plains, Yan City was unusually prosperous. There were long queues waiting to enter the city from all four sides of the city gates. There were merchants, farmers carrying crops, all kinds of peddlers, travelers, and so on.
Gao Zhengyang landed far away, found a secluded place, and made a water mirror.
The Cold River Sword Spell he learned from Du Chuan was actually a martial art. The water mirror that Gao Zhengyang used was the most important transformation of illusion spells.
Basically, sixty percent of illusion spells were related to water mirrors.
Based on the giant water mirror, Gao Zhengyang restyled himself. He used to have short hair, but after coming to this world for half a year, his hair had grown a little longer.
However, all men in this world had the habit of growing their hair. Gao Zhengyang's hairstyle was still a little eye-catching.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Gao Zhengyang activated his elemental energy, and his hair quickly grew to the length of his shoulders. Bai Ling helped Gao Zhengyang comb his hair into a high bun with an ebony hairpin.
Gao Zhengyang changed into a light yellow linen robe, straw sandals, and held a Flaming Dragon Horsetail Whisk, looking a bit like an expert cultivator.
Bai Ling also changed into a Daoist robe, holding the Cold River Sword, looking handsome and cute.
The two of them dressed up simply, and there was a huge difference from their original appearances.
When Gao Zhengyang and Bai Ling entered the city, they were led to the side door because of their extraordinary bearing. They didn't even pay the entrance fee.
This world treated the strong very well. Even if Gao Zhengyang was a cultivator whose identity was unknown, he would receive enough respect.
The guard at the door even enthusiastically showed Gao Zhengyang the way, and told him about the most famous Peace Shop in the city, which was said to have not had any accidents for hundreds of years, and was especially safe and reliable. Also, the living conditions were very good.
Gao Zhengyang smoothly entered the city with Bai Ling, and asked for a small independent courtyard in the Peace Shop. This independent room was actually not big, but it was divided into three rooms, and there was a small independent courtyard. There was enough privacy.
Of course, the price was also very extravagant, one tael of silver a day. This amount of money was enough for an ordinary family to live on for half a year.
Gao Zhengyang was rich, and he had robbed a few people, so he had more than two thousand taels of gold on him. This amount of money was not a problem at all.
The waiter brought Gao Zhengyang and Bai Ling to the small courtyard, and diligently cleaned the inside and outside of the room.
Gao Zhengyang gave the waiter a small piece of silver, which was about six or seven taels of silver. The waiter was so happy that his face was almost blooming.
"Sir, you must be here for the Yan City Sword Trials, right?"
The waiter was even more talkative after receiving the tip. "But the trials are still a month away. You're very early."
"What is the Yan City Sword Trials?" Bai Ling was very curious. She didn't know there was such a thing.
"You don't know?"
Seeing that Bai Ling didn't know, the waiter explained enthusiastically.
The Yan City Sword Trials were originally just a martial arts competition in Yan City, but as Yan City's influence grew, the Yan City Sword Trials became more and more grand.
Over the past few years, many people had come from thousands of miles away to participate, just to make a name for themselves at the Yan City Sword Trials.
"So many people are here just to make a name for themselves?" Bai Ling didn't believe it. This world was extremely isolated. Making a name for oneself in Yan City was useless outside.
"Of course it's not just to make a name for themselves."
The waiter lowered his voice and looked left and right mysteriously before saying, "I heard that there will be cultivation sects coming over to pick disciples. As long as you perform well, you can join a powerful sect and become an immortal! "
"Really?"
Bai Ling looked doubtful. She didn't say it directly, but her expression expressed her strong suspicion.
The waiter felt insulted. He was a little unhappy and wronged. "How would I dare to lie to you? This is an open secret in Yan City. Otherwise, why would those foreigners rush over to participate in it? "
"Which sects are they from?" Bai Ling asked.
"I heard that there are the Cloud Light Sect, the Heart Sword Sect, the Steel Armor Sect …"
The waiter was born and raised here, and he had been working here for two years. He knew all kinds of information. He could be said to be a well-informed person.
Bai Ling's heart skipped a beat when she heard about the Heart Sword Sect, and she could not help but glance at Gao Zhengyang. Gao Zhengyang had flown all the way here, so he must have known about this long ago.
"Thank you."
Gao Zhengyang threw a small piece of silver to the waiter. "I don't like to be disturbed. Don't tell outsiders about us. Also, if there's anything important, please let me know. "
The young waiter rarely met such a generous customer. He was overjoyed and accepted the money.
After the waiter left, Bai Ling glanced at Gao Zhengyang. "Did you already know about the Yan City Sword Trials? That's why you came all the way here?"
"Of course. Why else would I come so far?" Gao Zhengyang had also learned about the Sword Trials of Swallow City from the map, which also indicated that the Eastern Sea Daoist Sects would be participating.
From Jiaojiao's map, Yan City wasn't far from the Eastern Sea. Of course, the Eastern Sea on the map was very simple. There was only a line on the edge of the map with the words "Eastern Sea."
There was only a small part about the Eastern Sea on the map. It said that there were countless powerful beasts and that it was extremely dangerous.
Gao Zhengyang didn't know the specifics of the Yan City Sword Trials, but since the Eastern Sea sects were participating, it wouldn't hurt to come and take a look.
Gao Zhengyang was also very happy to hear the name of the Heart Sword Sect from the waiter. Such an opportunity saved him a lot of trouble.
Going to the East Sea to find the Heart Sword Sect was actually the worst plan. He had to at least figure out the basic situation of the Heart Sword Sect before making a decision.
Bai Ling certainly knew about the Heart Sword Sect. That token belonged to the Bai family. Unfortunately, the sect attached great importance to bloodlines. Any alien race that sneaked into the sect would be courting death.
Bai Ling questioned, "Why didn't you tell me? I was worried about you every day! You have no conscience … "
"You didn't ask."
Gao Zhengyang saw that Whitty was about to cry. Although he knew it was a fox spirit's trick, he could only comfort her. "I don't know the details. I'm just trying my luck."
Then he warned, "Don't go out and ask about the Heart Sword Sect. Something might go wrong. "
Bai Ling asked in confusion, "What can go wrong?"
"You look quite smart!"
Gao Zhengyang was speechless and said, "You should be called Bai!"
"Bai Mei?" Bai Ling was a little confused, but she had an intuition that it was not a good word.
"If others want to join a sect, they have to work hard to fight on the stage. If they know that we have a token that can let us enter the sect directly, what do you think they will do? "
Gao Zhengyang asked.
Bai Ling suddenly realized, "The Human Clan is the most despicable, shameless, and vicious. They will definitely use all kinds of methods to snatch it."
"Yes, that's it."
Gao Zhengyang said, "So, don't go out and ask about it."
Bai Ling couldn't help saying, "But we can't just wait like this. We have to ask about the situation before we can do anything."
"Don't worry. There must be a suitable channel in such a big place."
Gao Zhengyang thought for a moment and warned, "This old shop is not ordinary. Since we've moved in, we have to be more careful."
This kind of old shop with hundreds of years of history must be protected by a powerful force. The hotel was the most convenient place to collect information. If they lived here, they would inevitably be known.
Gao Zhengyang was not afraid that others would know him. As long as he didn't mess around, there should be no trouble.
In fact, it was just as Gao Zhengyang had expected. In the evening, the news about Gao Zhengyang's stay spread to the Yan family.
Yan Yu was the third daughter of the Yan family's master. Because she was a woman, although her cultivation was extraordinary, it was not suitable for her to show her face in public. She was responsible for handling all kinds of intelligence in the Yan family.
The Peace Old Shop was opened by the Yan family, and one of its important responsibilities was to monitor the masters who came and went. Someone like Gao Zhengyang naturally had to be reported separately.
Yan Yu flipped through the paper. It wrote: "Gao Zhengyang, 24 or 25, well-defined features, extraordinary temperament. Suspected to be a master above the sixth rank. He seemed to have come specifically for the Yan City Sword Trials.
"Sixth rank …"
Yan Yu thought for a moment and made a note in red, ordering the Peace Old Shop to pay attention to this person's movements.
Yan Yu had been cultivating since she was young. She was taught by famous masters and even entered a sect to cultivate for a period of time. Even now, she was only at the sixth rank.
She knew very well how rare it was to find a young sixth rank master.
In the next few days, the news from the Peace Old Shop was very simple: Closed door, silent all day.
After more than ten days, Yan Yu's interest was piqued.
Yan City was one of the rare prosperous places. As far as Yan Yu knew, it was the most prosperous city in the entire southeast region. Gao Zhengyang was a young outsider. It was very unusual for him to not go sightseeing in Yan City.
Even if he didn't like to eat, drink and play, he still wanted to see the people of Yan City. That way, he wouldn't have come here for nothing.
If he was an old man who had no interest or energy, it would barely make sense.
But for a young man like Gao Zhengyang to not go out for more than ten days, his patience was a bit scary.
Yan Yu wasn't in a hurry to see him. After all, Gao Zhengyang didn't seem to be too outstanding. But she happened to have a problem and wanted to use this opportunity to get to know him.
If Gao Zhengyang could help solve the problem, she would make friends with him. If Gao Zhengyang refused, then she would naturally make a few big traps for him during the Yan City Sword Trials.
Yan Yu was very active. That morning, she brought a few attendants and personally went to visit Gao Zhengyang.
Bai Ling, who opened the door, was also a bit surprised to see Yan Yu. This woman wore a green robe and held a folding fan in her hand. She looked very handsome with a smile, like an elegant young master.
But she didn't hide her feminine figure. The soft and elegant robe outlined her figure. The green robe fluttered in the wind, and one could even see her smooth calves.
Bai Ling had never seen a woman dressed like this before. But she had to admit that this elegant and sexy look was very special.
Bai Ling bowed slightly. "What can I do for you?"
Yan Yu closed her folding fan and nodded. "I am Yan Yu from the Yan family. I know that your master is a refined man, so I took the liberty to visit. I hope you don't mind."
She asked again, "Is your master here?"
Bai Ling instinctively hated this woman. She felt that Yan Yu was even more annoying than Jiaojiao. Although Jiaojiao was loose, she was very generous.
This woman in front of her looked like a man, but she had a scheming look on her face. In Gao Zhengyang's words, she was a scheming b * tch!
But since she was already here, Bai Ling didn't have the right to chase her away. She could only invite Yan Yu in and shouted, "Master, an important guest is here."
Gao Zhengyang sat in the bedroom and was deep in thought. He didn't go out for the past ten days, not because he wanted to be mysterious, but because he was studying the Fire Dragon Horsetail Whisk.
This magic artifact was the most powerful magic artifact he had. Because the yellow-clothed old Daoist's soul had escaped, he could get the corresponding technique.
However, magic artifacts didn't have true intelligence after all.
Gao Zhengyang used a few days to completely refine the fire snake's soul in the Fire Dragon Horsetail Whisk. To be honest, this fire snake's power was rather crude, and its soul was much weaker than a dragon's.
Gao Zhengyang thought of the few dragon souls that the Dragon King's Halberd used to have. In comparison, he felt that the Fire Dragon Horsetail Whisk was even more terrible.
However, he was in a difficult situation now, so it was good enough that it was still useful. If he really had a dragon soul, he probably wouldn't be able to refine it.
Gao Zhengyang wasn't proficient in the Blazing Sun Sect's techniques, but after refining the Fire Dragon Horsetail Whisk, he had a systematic understanding of the Blazing Sun Sect's techniques.
Gao Zhengyang also infused a bit of True Dragon's aura into the fire snake that was refined again. Although it was only formed by Gao Zhengyang's divine sense, it was a transformation of the fire snake's nature.
Originally, the fire snake was about rank eight, but after refining the horsetail whisk, its power fell to rank seven. Gao Zhengyang's divine sense transformed, and the fire snake's power returned to rank eight, reaching the peak of rank eight.
The power of this kind of magic artifact depended on the level of the artifact spirit. With Gao Zhengyang fiddling with it, the Fire Dragon Horsetail Whisk's power increased more than ten times.
Bai Ling's voice woke Gao Zhengyang from his meditative state.
Gao Zhengyang sensed Yan Yu's aura, and roughly knew that this woman wasn't up to anything good. At least, she wasn't delivering herself to his doorstep.
Gao Zhengyang walked out of the bedroom, waved the horsetail whisk, and cupped his hands, saying, "I didn't know that distinguished guests were coming, and I couldn't welcome you.
Yan Yu looked Gao Zhengyang up and down, and also nodded to herself. As expected, his bearing was extraordinary, and he was very charming.
She smiled and cupped her hands, returning the greeting, "I am Yan Yu from the Yan family, I know that an expert is here, so I specially came to pay a visit …"
Everyone was very familiar with the customs of the pugilistic world. After exchanging some pleasantries, everyone took their seats as the host and guest.
Yan Yu was very eloquent, and very quickly, she became friendly with Gao Zhengyang.
After chatting for less than an hour, Yan Yu finally got to the main topic, "This is the first time we've met, so it's a bit abrupt to say this. But Brother Gao and I had a good chat, so I won't hide it from you. "
Yan Yu's bright eyes looked at Gao Zhengyang fervently, saying, "This time, I actually have something to ask of you, and I hope that Brother Gao can help me …"
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