In the following period of time, Jiang Wang went to the city guard station almost every day to spar with Zhao Lang. Sometimes, he also acted as a sparring partner for the other cultivators in the city guard.
In this kind of high-intensity, high-frequency battle, he became more and more proficient in the use of dao techniques, and slowly adapted to Zhao Lang's complicated and changeable battle system.
Until White Lotus came to find him again.
It was still night, and White Lotus did not directly enter the bedroom.
Perhaps because she knew how important Jiang An 'an was in Jiang Wang's heart, she left the dangerous him in the courtyard.
"The second matter?" Jiang Wang directly asked after leaving a message for An 'an.
White Lotus did not say a word, floating away.
After returning from Yuheng Peak, Jiang Wang had actually been considering the distance between him and White Lotus. Considering what kind of attitude he should use to face White Lotus.
Without a doubt, White Lotus, or the organization behind her, was not friendly to Zhuang Ting.
In the matter of toppling Yuheng Peak, Jiang Wang chose the people of Sanshan City, essentially standing on the opposite side of Zhuang Ting. But his feelings towards Zhuang Ting were very complicated.
He grew up in this country, and under the education he received since childhood, he was full of trust towards Zhuang Ting, and had a child-like affection for the country's ruler.
So he was very conflicted. Although later, after Ye Qingyu's letter, he believed that his choice was not wrong. But he did not feel that he should go against Zhuang Ting.
In particular, he did not understand why White Lotus took him and let him make a choice when she could complete the matter of Yuheng Peak on her own.
He sensed that there was some kind of secret he did not know, which filled him with caution and vigilance.
As for White Lotus, he intended to maintain an attitude of distance.
But he did not expect that he did not need to maintain that distance. White Lotus did not say a word, becoming incomparably cold.
Jiang Wang had a bellyful of words to deal with her, but he had a three-matter agreement first, so he could only follow first.
The two left from the west gate, heading towards Green Willow River.
When they arrived at the Green Willow River, White Lotus did not board the boat. Instead, she walked along the river bank.
When they could hear the sound of the mighty Qing River, White Lotus finally spoke.
"A large part of the reason that happened in Xiao Lin Town was because the Clear River Manor was holding back the city guards. Wei Yan and Zhao Lang could only go to the Chengdao Academy to get more people. They wasted a lot of precious time. "
White Lotus turned around and stared at Jiang Wang's expression. "So, do you think the Clear River Manor is hateful?"
"Damn it," Jiang Wang said.
This was not something that needed to be hesitated about. Who among those who participated in the Little Lin Town operation didn't have a grudge against the Clear River Manor? Just like how they also hated the Heart Devouring Devil. It was just that they hadn't reached the level of talking to the Clear River Manor yet.
White Lotus's eyes were cold. "Let's go kill some aquatic creatures to vent our anger."
"Restraining the city guards is the responsibility of the master of the manor. What does it have to do with the ordinary aquatic creatures?" Jiang Wang shook his head. "I don't take my anger out on the innocent."
Even the great Chu Tianjiao's Zuo Guanglie wouldn't attack a group of beggars from an enemy country before he died in Huanzhen Temple.
Jiang Wang's ability was far inferior, but he didn't want to be a violent person either.
"Subordinates follow the example of their superiors. How can there be innocent people? Aren't the ordinary aquatic creatures hateful? "
"The aquatic creatures and humans have made an agreement thousands of years ago. We help each other equally. Just like how everyone wants to kill the Heart Devouring Devil, but no one wants to kill the people in Xiong Wen's hometown. "
"How do you know?" White Lotus mocked. "Xiong Wen's hometown, the entire town, was killed. Do you think what you see is the truth of the world? "
Jiang Wang was silent for a moment. "The person who killed Xiong Wen's hometown is just another Xiong Wen."
"Do you think there are more Jiang Wang in this world? Maybe there are more Xiong Wen. "
The moonlight shone on the water as the two walked forward. The Green Willow River, a tributary of the Qing River, finally joined the Qing River.
"Speaking of which, the aquatic creatures and humans help each other equally." White Lotus smiled as if she found it unbelievable. "Do people still believe in the ancient agreement?"
"Why not? Since ancient times, humans lived on land and aquatic creatures lived in water. They lived in peace. "
"Since ancient times? What history do you know? "
Tonight, Bai Lian's every word seemed to be filled with thorns, either derogatory or insulting.
Jiang Wang said angrily, "If you know some history that I don't know, please tell me."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. If you don't want to kill the aquatic creatures, then don't kill them. Why are you so angry? "
"I'm not angry."
White Lotus moved closer to Jiang Wang, but Jiang Wang moved away silently.
Bai Lian smiled: "To kill or not to kill, it's your own decision. I didn't force you, so what are you afraid of? "
"Are you afraid of …"
She moved closer to Jiang Wang like a ghost. She pointed at his heart with her finger and said softly, "Of yourself in your heart?"
Jiang Wang frowned. "Don't beat around the bush. I owe you three things. Just tell me what you want me to do. "
"You'll do whatever I ask you to do?"
Jiang Wang choked and said, "I won't kill innocent people, no matter if they're humans or aquatic creatures."
"So." White Lotus turned around and walked forward. "There's no need to tell you what I want you to do now. You'd better observe first before you make a decision. I won't force you anyway, right? "
Even though she was wearing a black robe and in the night, her graceful figure couldn't be completely hidden. Occasionally, she would twist and turn, bringing a touching scenery.
"It's here." White Lotus grabbed Jiang Wang's hand and pulled him into the grass by the shore. Then, she squatted down.
She put down a formation plate and activated her Dao Energy. Then, she said with a smile, "I've really set up a concealment formation."
Jiang Wang knew that she was mocking him for what happened at Yuheng Peak. He didn't say anything and just stared at the surface of Qing River.
He was curious about what he would see next. He also had a kind of inexplicable fear.
What would he see?
…
Time passed slowly. It was as if the peace that would last forever was broken.
The shore of Qing River was wide. The waves splashed far away, and silver light shone.
A figure separated the water and walked toward the shore. He was wearing black clothes and a black mask. He was carrying a large black sack on his shoulder, which almost blended into the darkness of the night.
The cloth bag vaguely outlined a human figure. However, Jiang Wang thought that the cloth bag contained a member of the aquatic species.
The aquatic species and the human species were similar in appearance. This was also the reason why the two species recognized each other for thousands of years.
The only difference was the unique characteristics of the aquatic species, such as fish scales, fish whiskers, turtle shells, and so on. Every member of the aquatic species had more or less unique characteristics of the aquatic species. Those characteristics were revealed by their talents and would never disappear.
The figure came closer and closer. It was so close that Jiang Wang could see it very clearly. He was sure that it was a human.
A human secretly used a cloth bag to carry a member of the aquatic species out of Qing River in the middle of the night. What did he want to do? What did this mean?
"Why did he do this?" Jiang Wang realized that his voice was trembling. He didn't know where the uneasiness came from.
"The aquatic species are born with Dao meridians. They are of a higher level and purer than the demonic beasts, "White Lotus said by his ear.
Her voice was pleasant, but the content of her words was cruel. "In other words, the Meridian Unlocking Elixir made from the aquatic species' Dao meridians is better and more perfect."
Jiang Wang's grip on his sword tightened.
It was common knowledge that the human species and the aquatic species coexisted as equals. It was also common knowledge that had existed on this land for countless years.
When the kingdom of Zhuang was founded, it had relied on the battle to the death in the Clear River underwater prefecture.
The founding ancestor of the kingdom of Zhuang, Zhuang Chengqian, made an eternal pact. The words of the pact were still being recited in class even now! Humans who fell into the water would often be saved by the aquatic species. Every time there was a festival, the humans would often scatter fruits along the river as gifts.
The human species and the aquatic species were so close to each other. One was on land, while the other was in the water. There was no competition for living space.
In his opinion, extracting the Dao meridians of the aquatic species was no different from extracting the Dao meridians of the human species.
However, could extracting the Dao meridians of the human species be used to refine Meridian Unlocking Elixirs?
Let alone whether it was possible or not. Just the thought of it was unforgivable!
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