Since ancient times, Juzhang had the reputation of a Peng with a wingspan of ninety thousand miles. It was said that in ancient times, there was a Peng with a wingspan of ninety thousand miles. It used Juzhang as its nest. One day, it spread its wings and disappeared without a trace. Later, people found the feathers left behind by the ancient Peng. Moreover, after a long time, not only did it not decay, it became as hard as stone. People gathered around this feather stone and formed a town. Gradually, it became the core of Juzhang and was called Peng City.
Peng City was an important city under the rule of the Five Elements Court. It was only a few hundred miles away from Thundercrash Mountain. The Crooked River ran through it. In terms of terrain, it belonged to the middle of the One-Line Heavenly Star Treasure. The endless water of the Crooked River provided the Thousand Mountains with an inexhaustible supply of Dragon Vein energy. This was also one of the secrets of the Five Elements Court. At the same time, Peng City was the closest gathering place for cultivators from the Gale Gorge. Therefore, even the peddlers and the common folk would gossip about old grudges and strange stories in Jianghu.
Among them, the most well-informed place was the Gale Restaurant.
The people of Juzhang were heroic and warm-hearted. They were hospitable, but their weakness was that they were too clear about their likes and dislikes. For example, the name 'Gale Restaurant' sounded heroic to outsiders, but it was meaningless. But in the eyes of the locals, not only was the name bold and resounding, it also had the spirit of 'the wind rises and the clouds fly'. Sitting in the restaurant made one feel as if one was a hero or a great character. If you had to say anything bad about it, it would lead to a massacre.
Another example was that some people said that Su Xiaojian died in battle at Thundercrash Mountain. He was beaten half to death. The unruly people had an attitude of 'less trouble is better than less trouble'. This was because the person these 'unruly people' worshipped the most was Su Zang Jian, who dared to draw his sword against the Demon King. If anyone dared to say anything bad about him, even the best of friends would turn against them.
Peng City was such an evil place. You could say bad things about the Five Elements Court, but you could not say bad things about Su Xiaojian.
However, Su Xiaojian was indeed dead. This was because there was only one truth: Su Xiaojian had betrayed the justice of the Nine Great Forces and released the demon race's spy, Yan Li. The Headmaster of the Five Elements Court, Su Jin, had personally acted and beheaded him in front of the Thunder God Temple. The body had been transported back to the Court Of Sword. The Mountain-Sea Lord had not made a statement on the matter, nor had he sent anyone to investigate. His silence was thought-provoking.
Despite Su Xiaojian's death, Gale Restaurant was still bustling with activity. This was because Peng City had never belonged to the locals. Cultivators from all over the world were the ones who frequented this place. Of course, the hunting groups that were permanently stationed here had long since taken advantage of the local tyrant's advantage.
Crooked River had gathered at the base of Thundercrash Mountain, waiting for the opening of the Double Nine Grand Tournament. These Jianghu people were all idlers who had come from all over the world to join in the fun.
The lobby on the second floor was not small. There were more than thirty tables, all of which were fully occupied. The atmosphere was very lively. Most of them were discussing Su Xiaojian's death and the Double Nine Grand Gathering. There weren't any who dared to take joy in other people's misfortune. They were just scared that if the local tyrant heard them, they would suffer a beating.
There was a table by the window in the corner. This was the only one that didn't participate. Seated there was an old daoist priest and a little daoist child. The old daoist priest was slovenly, his clothes tattered and his beard unkempt. He was just like many old drunkards who were not satisfied with their lives and used alcohol to get drunk. The only thing worth praising about him was the purple tassel on the shabby flute hanging from his waist. The purple tassel was connected to a stone pendant in the shape of a crescent moon. Unfortunately, the color had faded and turned white, as if an old friend had already passed away. The little daoist child wore a strange mask. He carried a giant axe that had lost its edge and was currently eating fennel beans. He didn't make much noise, only lightly biting.
Li Ku looked at the endless stream of traffic outside the window, as well as the overflowing spring flowers. His expression was rather lacking in vigor. It was unknown if it was because his peace was disturbed, or if it was because Gale Restaurant's bloody and crude food made him lose his appetite. He could only casually drink wine.
"Who would have thought that someone like him would actually die in that run-down place. This doesn't make sense." He naturally knew that Bai Xing wouldn't respond, and he also felt like saying these words was the same as admitting his loneliness, so it was fine if he didn't say anything. He released a sigh, and then stopped.
Suddenly, the noise died down.
"Hey, hurry and look, it's Soundwave Manor's three golden flowers. They look exactly the same after all …"
It turned out that three young ladies who were dainty like flowers walked in from outside the restaurant, immediately drawing everyone's attention. The three young ladies looked exactly the same, as if they were cast from the same mold. This wasn't all, from their hair ornaments to their ankles and shoes, they were all the same color and style, making it impossible for others to distinguish who was who. The only difference was the garland on their heads: one was a purple tulip, one was a pink butterfly orchid, and one was a moon-white sky full of stars.
The three sisters were inseparable from each other since they were young, their minds long linked, feeling the same, as if they were a single person. However, there were still some subtle differences. The eldest sister was named Zi 'er, fond of the noble and elegant tulip, yearning for the beautiful and everlasting love. The second sister was named Hua Yin, her temperament reserved, fond of the lofty and otherworldly butterflies.
The third sister was named Ruo Meng, pure and romantic, fond of the tranquil and distant sky full of stars.
Ever since the three sisters stepped into the jianghu and became well known, they became the subjects of many lecherous people's discussion. Chatting leisurely at the wine table, that was the true nature of men. There were those who, in the endless night, inwardly imagined sharing the same bed with the three sisters who shared the same heart. However, imagining was just imagining, there really wasn't anyone daring enough to use force against them. It was because even though Soundwave Manor was located at the edge of the immortal realm, standing aloof from worldly affairs, the number of heroes befriended by the Lord's' Dreamlike Command 'was too many to count. If anyone dared to touch a single hair on the three sisters, they would inevitably suffer a disaster.
The three girls quickly arrived at Li Ku's table, glaring at him in unison. "Scoundrel daoist, let's see where you can run off to now." Third sister Ruo Meng angrily put her hands on her hips and said, "Master's condition for helping you make a wish is to teach us three skills. What are you running around for?!"
Li Ku said in a bad mood, "Do you think this old daoist will have a good life with you three? I've already taught you all everything that needs to be taught, so why aren't you all going your separate ways? There's no end to this, is there?! "
Eldest sister Zi 'er stamped her feet. "Scoundrel daoist, what thick skin. What divination, what physiognomy, can this even be considered skills?"
Li Ku was like a scoundrel, digging at his nose and saying, "This daoist grandpa's master is from Heaven Master Huang's lineage, divination can tell life and death, fortune and misfortune, physiognomy can guide one's future. With one, one will not have to worry about food and clothing, with two, one will enjoy glory and splendor, wealth and rank, and with three, one will be incomparably good, able to understand the heavens and earth, omnipotent. You three silly brats are short-sighted, simply not knowing what's good for you! "
The three sisters weren't really that stubborn, but because they returned after completing their studies, Soundwave Manor was nowhere to be seen, so they had no choice but to chase after Li Ku. At the very least, they had master and disciple status, so this could be considered a place to go.
Hua Yin pointed at the little daoist child Bai Xing, saying, "We want to learn her skills."
The daoist child looked at his three junior sisters with a gentle expression. He was just about to plead with Li Ku when he suddenly heard a strange voice laugh from outside the window. "Heh, I heard that Soundwave Lord's lifespan has been exhausted, so you three sisters don't have anywhere to go. Now that I see it, it really is like this, actually chasing after a rotten daoist. This grandpa cherishes flowers the most, the people of the jianghu are quite tactful, giving me the title of Cherishing Flower Gentleman. Since this rotten daoist looks down on you so much, why don't you return with me? I guarantee that you three sisters will enjoy yourselves so much that you forget to return, happy like immortals, wahahaha … "
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