Three-Mountain City was located in the southeastern part of Qinghe County and could be considered remote. The entire city was surrounded by mountains, and three peaks were the most famous, which was why it was called Three-Mountain City.
These three peaks were called Xubi, Yuheng, and Feilai.
Because the people in this city were poor and isolated, they were often called mountain barbarians. Many people couldn't even afford shoes. They walked barefoot through the mountains as if they were walking on flat ground.
As long as the people from Three-Mountain City arrived, this year's Three Cities Dao Discussion could officially begin. The people from Wangjiang City had already entered the city a day earlier.
Geographically speaking, Three-Mountain City was slightly further from Three-Mountain City in a straight line, but not by much. However, the water route from Wangjiang City to Maplewood City was extremely convenient. If one took a boat down the Qingjiang River and turned into a tributary of the Green Willow River, one could arrive in a day if the wind was right.
It would take three to four days for a commoner to walk from Three-Mountain City to Maplewood City … and this was because there were official roads.
It didn't mean that the students who didn't participate could rest. During the entire Three Cities Dao Discussion, they still had to help the government maintain order. New disciples like Ling He and Zhao Rucheng couldn't slack off.
Under such circumstances, they had nothing to complain about when a portion of the city guards were stationed in the city.
The team from Three-Mountain City would definitely enter from the south gate, so they were already waiting at the south gate to welcome them after receiving the notice.
"How long do we have to wait?" Zhao Rucheng yawned. "If I knew that I wouldn't be able to leave in the end, I would've participated myself. Why did I give my spot to Third Brother?"
At this moment, Jiang Wang was resting at home in the name of preparing for the competition. However, they, who didn't need to participate, had already been patrolling for three days. The difference in treatment was so great.
"Sigh." Huang Azhan also shook his head. "I also saw that Senior Brother Zhang is old and soft-hearted. Otherwise, I would've been the leader. Why would I waste my time with you little kids! "
As a third-year student, no matter how much he bragged, he should've stopped at Li Jianqiu. However, he jumped to the fifth year in one step and directly became the leader. One could only say that the path of bragging was endless.
Zhao Rucheng and Ling He turned to look at him and gave him a look of approval.
"Really?"
While Huang Azhan was puzzled, a faint voice sounded behind him. "Am I very old?"
Huang Azhan almost jumped up. "What I want to say is … Senior Brother Zhang is a person of virtue and prestige!"
Zhang Linchuan was behind him, keeping a distance of about two steps. With a faint smile, he said, "How can you be so soft-hearted for the sake of Maplewood City? Why don't you take back the position of team leader … "
"Sigh! Ouch! "Huang Azhan's voice was hoarse." Why does my stomach hurt so much? "
"Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers, please excuse me. I'll be back soon." He clutched his stomach with a pained expression, hunched his back, and ran away like a wisp of smoke.
Of course, he wouldn't return. He would rather be punished by the Dao Academy and have his Dao points deducted.
Zhao Rucheng pursed his lips. He was just having a good time with his mouth. This Huang Ahzhan was really courting death. It seemed that after Tiger Du left, he drank too little wine.
"Senior Martial Brother Zhang." Ling He had a proper temperament. He first bowed to his Senior Martial Brother before asking, "Why are you here?"
Zhang Linchuan nodded in return. "The Dao discussion is imminent. I have to observe the situation of the enemy."
It seemed that Dong A had indeed given him a lot of pressure. He, who liked cleanliness, was even willing to squeeze into the crowd to observe the situation of the enemy.
In fact, there were also many commoners squeezed at the south gate. Compared to the rich people of Wangjiang City, they were more interested in the so-called mountain barbarians.
"They're here!"
A commotion came from the front. The students from Tri-Mountain City's Dao Academy had finally arrived.
Unlike the cultivators of Wangjiang City who brought a bunch of servants as if they were going out for a vacation, only six people came from Tri-Mountain City. There were exactly six spots for each city to participate in the Dao discussion.
They walked in from the south gate in a formation of one, three, and two.
Almost immediately, everyone looked at their feet. It was said that every family of the mountain barbarians only had one pair of shoes, which were only worn by those who were going on long trips.
And they weren't disappointed. The girl walking at the front of the group from Tri-Mountain City was barefooted.
This kind of judgmental gaze that carried a hint of discrimination would undoubtedly make people unhappy. Therefore, Ling He immediately went up to them.
"Fellow Daoists of Tri-Mountain City! Ling He of Maplewood City's Dao Academy has been waiting for a long time. Please follow me. Let's go to the Dao Academy to rest and have a meal first. I'll bring you guys to familiarize yourself with the Dao discussion venue later. "
Logically speaking, the third-year Huang Azhan should be the person in charge of welcoming the guests from Tri-Mountain City. However, the dispatcher appointed Ling He as the reason for his poor image. Ling He's sincerity made him very suitable for this job.
The people from Tri-Mountain City didn't even have time to be unhappy before they followed behind Ling He.
To Zhao Rucheng's surprise, the commoners crowded near the city gate were more focused on the round and fat figure in the middle of the group from Tri-Mountain City.
Unlike the simple and neat clothes of the others, he was wearing a hooded black robe. His entire face was hidden in the hood, which made him look especially strange and eye-catching.
Zhao Rucheng could even hear some people's discussions.
"That's their strongest person, right?"
"Of course. He's standing in the center of the crowd. Look at his aura!"
"It looks terrifying."
"Our Maplewood City has to be vigilant!"
"What's there to be afraid of? Zhang Family's Zhang Linchuan isn't someone to be trifled with!"
"He seems to be a vegetarian … … The last time he came to our restaurant, he didn't even try the bear paws. He only ate a few chopsticks of vegetables. I gave them the vegetables! "
The topic gradually deviated … …
As for the little girl walking at the front of the group from Tri-Mountain City, she was really too harmless. Even if she was really beautiful, petite, and cute. But after all, the world of cultivators was a cruel world. Only the truly strong would be valued.
As part of the welcoming team, Zhao Rucheng naturally chatted with the cultivators from Tri-Mountain City. However, these people didn't talk much. Moreover, they paid attention to their formation and firmly protected the black-robed person in the center. It was as if they were afraid that someone would study their secret magic tool.
Young Master Zhao pretended to unintentionally squeeze in a few times, but was unable to, so he gave up.
However, he noticed that the expressions of the cultivators from Tri-Mountain City were … … a little strange.
Zhang Linchuan didn't stay with them. He only squeezed into the crowd and took a few glances before leaving.
Under Ling He's enthusiastic introduction and the barefoot girl's taciturn response, the group turned right and headed in the direction of the Dao Academy.
The barefoot girl suddenly stopped and turned her gaze to a restaurant by the street.
On the second floor of the restaurant, a scholarly young man stood by the window. He had one hand behind his back and the other holding a cup, greeting the barefoot girl from afar. He revealed an impeccable smile.
The barefoot girl didn't look sideways and walked forward.
Ling He recognized him.
That was the leader of Wangjiang City's Dao discussion this time. He was also the number one on Wangjiang City's Dao Academy's Dao Merit List, Lin Zhengren!
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