Xuanyuan Hill was a city full of historical and vigorous vigor.
This was a city that brought light to the human race, but at the same time, it was also silently invaded by an invisible darkness.
In the crisscrossing light and darkness, everything in this city became three-dimensional in Zhang Tie's eyes.
Many peach trees were planted on both sides of the roads in Xuanyuan Hill. Most of them were old peach trees with twisted trunks, which had a bizarre aesthetic feeling. Although the flowering period had passed, Zhang Tie could still imagine the grand scenery of peach blossoms in Xuanyuan Hill.
Uncle Zhong said that Xuanyuan Hill would be in full bloom in March and April each year when Xuanyuan Hill was in its most beautiful period. If one looked at it from afar, he would find that the entire Xuanyuan Hill was as brilliant as fire.
It was said that there were so many peach trees in Xuanyuan Hill because Emperor Xuanyuan met the mother of the current crown prince in the peach woods when he was young and fell in love with her at the first sight. Therefore, Emperor Xuanyuan planted many peach trees in Xuanyuan Hill.
This was a romantic love story among the people. If it were before, Zhang Tie would also believe it; however, after hearing such a story, Zhang Tie doubted whether it was true. Because he knew that many so-called folklores, especially those related to those in power, had deep meanings. Most probably, this story was fabricated by someone. As long as this story was spread, the peach trees in Xuanyuan Hill would almost declare the firmness and unshakable position of the crown prince in the east palace to Taixia Country and all the humans.
This was human nature.
When Zhang Tie recalled the lackeys of Heavens Reaching Church and demons in this magnificent city and those historic buildings and peach blossoms in half of the city, Zhang Tie had a complex mood.
After this holy war, would this city still be able to pick flowers and smile in the spring breeze...
Zhang Tie didn't know.
Because the end of the holy war was those beautiful and magnificent cities.
...
When Zhang Tie's fleet arrived, all the servants and guards in the manor were waiting for them in two lines outside the gate.
This manor of Bai Clan in Xuanyuan Hill contained over 1,000 guest rooms. Previously, when Lord Guangnan came to Xuanyuan Hill, he would always be accompanied by a lot of subordinates. Therefore, it was not difficult for him to receive Zhang Tie and the other members of Iron-Dragon Sect.
Zhang Tie was arranged to stay in the guest room of the main mansion. Bai Suxian had her own room and bedroom here. Zhang Tie's disciples were arranged to stay in the guest room of the manor.
After coming to the manor of Bai family, Uncle Zhong led Zhang Tie into his room. Bai Suxian returned to her own room. According to Bai Suxian, she would change a set of clothes and clean herself up for supper. It was her daily routine at home.
Zhang Tie's room was full of the exquisite and luxurious features of the Lord Wang's Mansion. Not to mention Zhang Tie, who was born at the grassroots level, no matter how picky he was, he might not find any problem in such a room.
"Young Master Cui, are you satisfied with this place?"
"Hehe, I'm very satisfied. Uncle Zhong is very considerate!"
"It's my pleasure, my pleasure!" When Uncle Zhong saw Zhang Tie for the first time, he just liked Zhang Tie a bit. Now, Uncle Zhong felt that Bai Suxian had a good vision. A powerful earth knight could match a princess of Lord Guangnan's Mansion. Therefore, Uncle Zhong almost treated Zhang Tie as the son-in-law of Lord Guangnan's Mansion. Therefore, he became more amiable, "If you need anything, just tell me. Don't stand on ceremony with me!"
"Fine!" Zhang Tie nodded as he looked around the room, "Is there a map of Xuanyuan Hill? As it's my first time to come to Xuanyuan Hill, I don't know much about Xuanyuan Hill. I want to take a look around Xuanyuan Hill these days!"
"Yes, there is. I will have someone send it to you later!"
"Fine, Uncle Zhong, please have someone notice my first disciple Liu Xing and have him come to my room!"
…
Uncle Zhong soon left Zhang Tie's room. Before leaving, he told Zhang Tie the supper time. When he left, he even closed the door for Zhang Tie. Those who didn't know Uncle Zhong might think that he was a steward. Who could imagine that this steward was a knight?
This was Xuanyuan Hill. Under the foot of Emperor Xuanyuan, only sage-level knights could appear in the sky. Common black iron knights also became average here as they silently hid their sharpness. Because no one could be sure what kind of frightening background an ordinary person they met on the street had.
Standing on the balcony of his room, Zhang Tie looked outside. There were two manors which were as magnificent and large as the manor of Lord Guangnan's Mansion. The two manors were separated by a peach wood. There was an ancient Hua castle in one of the two manors which looked a bit quaint. The other manor was bustling with vehicles. Although Zhang Tie didn't know the owners and clans of the two manors, he knew that the clans which owned such a manor in Xuanyuan Hill must be as powerful as Lord Guangnan.
Watching the endless pavilions and mansions in the distance, a whim occurred to Zhang Tie, 'I wonder where does the finance minister of Xuanyuan Hill live?'
After staying in the same city with the enemy who wanted to kill him the most, Zhang Tie felt that they had exchanged their roles as the hunter and the prey. It was a pretty strange experience for Zhang Tie.
'Oh, the leader of Gobbling Party who always wanted to stomp down Huaiyuan Palace like mud and the master of the crown prince in the east palace is also in this city.'
'Now that the two people are officials in the same imperial court and have the same power, of course, they would have a chance to meet each other. If …'
Zhang Tie's eyelids flickered as he revealed a mysterious smile.
At this moment, Zhang Tie heard someone knocking on the door, "Dong … dong …". Even though he didn't hear the footsteps, Zhang Tie knew that Liu Xing had arrived.
Additionally, the interval between each knock was about 0.8 seconds. Although it seemed to be a trivial detail, it reflected one's cultivation and connotation. These days, Zhang Tie knew that Liu Xing also did the same thing to the other junior fellow apprentices and sister apprentices on the airboat. Unless there was an emergency, Liu Xing would never knock the door for the third time. Zhang Tie was more and more satisfied with Liu Xing. Liu Xing, the first senior fellow apprentice of Iron-Dragon Sect, was really becoming more and more decent. This was also the difference between those who had been to the battlefield and those who had not been to the battlefield. The former would always look calm at any time; however, when it came to the critical moment, he would be vigorous and resolute. By contrast, the latter might not be obvious at ordinary times; however, when it came to the critical moment, he might lose his footing and step on the wrong rhythm.
"Come in!" Zhang Tie opened his mouth as he turned around.
After pushing open the door, Liu Xing entered as he cupped his hands towards Zhang Tie, "Master, you're looking for me?"
"Are you satisfied with this place?"
"Not bad. All the junior fellow apprentices and sister apprentices have entered their own rooms. As our rooms are adjacent to each other, we could take care of each other. Junior fellow apprentice Dabiao has been to Xuanyuan Hill before. He even said that our rooms could even match the top hotels in Xuanyuan Hill!" Liu Xing replied with a smile.
Zhang Tie had already known that Zhu Dabiao had been to Xuanyuan Hill before. It was not strange for such a teenager who was born in a clan of provincial governor to have a chance to come to Xuanyuan Hill. Zhang Tie estimated that most of his apprentices had been to Xuanyuan Hill besides Zhu Dabiao. Even though they didn't live here for a long time, they had at least come to Xuanyuan Hill with their clan elders. By contrast, it was Zhang Tie's first time to come to Xuanyuan Hill.
"What's your plan?"
"I'll follow your arrangement!"
After being silent for a second, Zhang Tie said, "I've got something to deal with in Xuanyuan Hill. Therefore, I can't take you with me all the time. I will give you a few days' leave. As for the details, you can decide where you want to go and what you want to play in these days. You don't need to report it to me. If I leave Xuanyuan Hill after dealing with my business, I will notice you one day in advance …"
"Yes, master!" Liu Xing replied with a bit excitement.
As young people, of course, they would feel most relaxed and happy in such a place. Honestly, if Zhang Tie was on their side, they would not feel relaxed at all. As for these disciples, Zhang Tie's majestic qi field was too terrifying. Even though Zhang Tie didn't purposefully release his qi field to them, as long as they were on Zhang Tie's side, they would still feel treading on thin ice and quiver with fear.
When Zhang Tie was in Heavens Cold City, he was almost forced to kneel down the ground by Elder Muen's knight qi field, not to mention Liu Xing and the other apprentices.
"Hoho, you must be thrilled to stay in Xuanyuan Hill for a few days without me affecting the atmosphere …"
"Erm … this disciple dares not!" Liu Xing lowered his head bashfully.
"Haha, don't be afraid. I'm your master, not your babysitter. Do you really think that I don't know what young people are thinking about?" Zhang Tie revealed a smile as he took out of a pile of gold checks from his portable space-teleportation equipment. The value of the gold checks was over 1 million gold coins as he said, "Take this. It's your expenses in Xuanyuan Hill. You can't do without money here!"
Liu Xing hesitated for a second as he didn't take it at once; because 1 million gold coins was a huge amount of money for anyone …
"It's nothing. As disciples of Iron-Dragon Sect, you will soon know that money is just a worldly possession. Iron-Dragon Sect might not be the most powerful sect in Taixia Country now; however, it will be the richest sect in Taixia Country soon. As the first senior fellow apprentice of Iron-Dragon Sect, you have to learn how to spend money. My task for you is to spend all this money with us in these days …"
"Yes, master!" After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Liu Xing finally took those gold checks from Zhang Tie's hand.
"Well, it's all right!" After throwing a glance at Liu Xing, Zhang Tie warned him, "Both literature and combat arts should be balanced. Although the" Fire Dragon Sutra "is good, you should pay attention to that sometimes, more haste makes less speed. You should make constant progress in cultivation; however, you should be unhurried in life. This is also my realization. You should slowly understand it!"
"Thanks for your enlightenment, master!" Liu Xing's heart pounded as he bowed deeply towards Zhang Tie.
…
After a few minutes, Liu Xing returned to their floor. Even though it was over 100 m away, Zhang Tie could still hear the cheers from their floor. Someone even shouted "Long live master" …
At this moment, all the disciples of Iron-Dragon Sect felt that their master's decision was really delightful although he looked righteous and dignified. What a considerate person! (To be continued.)
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