"From what you've said, it sounds like you've been living here for generations?"
"Of course!"
The old man nodded as he continued to stir-fry the food. Without even turning his head, he said, "This old man's family has been here for 971 generations. Even before Zhenyuan City was established, my ancestors had already been here!"
"Later, after Zhenyuan City was founded, my ancestors settled down here and gave birth to children. Generation after generation, many of the ancestors left this small city. In this generation, even my sons have chosen to leave this place and venture out into the world. I'm the only one left!"
"They didn't come back for this year's event?"
"They're dead! They died a long time ago. My eldest son died thirteen years ago. He was beaten to death in a fight with someone. "
"My second son went on an adventure and went to a mountain range of demonic beasts. He was gone for decades and never came out. I think he's dead too!"
"My youngest son went out to play when he was five years old. He accidentally fell off a cliff … After so many years, I've gotten used to it."
The old man said calmly. After that, he picked up a plate of food and served it.
On the table, there were two dishes. One was an ordinary side dish and the other was a plate of stir-fry.
"Little brother, please wait a moment. I'll go to the neighboring street and buy some meat!"
Looking at the dishes on the table, the old man felt that they were far too simple and crude. Immediately, he prepared to buy some cooked food back. Although meat was rare and expensive in a place like Zhenyuan City, Li Yue was still a guest after all. Furthermore, he had even saved his life today.
"No need, old man. This is enough!"
Li Yue shook his head lightly. The reason he was here was just a coincidence.
When he first arrived at Zhenyuan City, he landed outside the city. At that time, this old man happened to be bullied by a bunch of young masters. Li Yue glanced at them and casually killed those young masters, saving the old man.
Although the old man didn't know what methods Li Yue used, he knew that Li Yue was his savior. Moreover, Li Yue seemed to be here for the event. Therefore, the old man insisted that Li Yue stay in his house temporarily.
In these days, too many people had come to this small city. Many places were already full. Many people had gathered outside the city to stay.
This old man was a native of the city. Li Yue didn't expect such a coincidence. After thinking for a while, he agreed.
That was how the previous scene came to be.
…
"Old man, it's getting late. Recently, there have been a lot of outsiders in the city. For example, those people from before. If you meet them, it will be very troublesome........
. "Li Yue said," For the next few days, old man, it's best if you don't go out.. These outsiders are good and bad people.... "
"…" I just want to go out to buy a piece of meat. Is it necessary?
The old man was speechless. However, he didn't say much. He smiled and sat down as Li Yue said. "Little brother, you seem to be very interested in this Zhenyuan City."
"Yes!" Li Yue nodded.
He was indeed very interested because this ordinary small city could actually block his soul scan. This made his idea of scanning the whole city in an instant go up in smoke.
However, the more it was like this, the more interested he was.
This old man had been living here for generations. He must know a lot of things. Li Yue was his benefactor. Presumably, he could ask some questions.
"Little brother, do you know the origin of this Zhenyuan City?"
"No!"
"Yes, most people don't know. They only think that it's an ordinary city beside the Chasm Battlefield. It's used to monitor the changes in the Chasm Battlefield."
The old man shook his head. "This is only one aspect. In fact, just like its name, it suppresses the entire Chasm Battlefield."
"Zhenyuan City is the key to entering and exiting the Chasm Battlefield."
"Although not many people know this, but it's not very useful. Even if they know that Zhenyuan City is the key to suppressing the Chasm Battlefield, what can they do? Legend has it that many demonic beasts have tried to destroy Zhenyuan City, but they all failed. Over time, this matter was left unsettled. "
As he spoke, the old man suddenly lowered his voice, glanced around, and stretched his body forward, "When I was young, I heard from my ancestors that this Zhenyuan City is actually a city of bones, built with the bones of Demonic Beasts. A peerless figure set up a series of Spirit Arrays around the city, allowing it to suppress the battlefield in the distance until today!"
"City of Bones?"
"Yes, but I don't know if it's true." The old man shook his head. "Zhenyuan City may not be big, but it's very sturdy. I don't know how many years have passed, but it still hasn't changed. Even an immortal would find it difficult to leave a mark on the city wall. "
"A few days ago, there were many young people around your age who didn't believe it and went to the city wall to try. In the end, they were all slapped away by the City Lord's people."
"The City Lord's Mansion …" When the old man said this, his eyes were filled with envy and yearning.
"Old man, is there anything wrong with the City Lord's Mansion?" Li Yue asked calmly.
"I've made a fool of myself." The old man shook his head. "There's nothing wrong with the City Lord's Mansion. But I advise you not to provoke the people from the City Lord's Mansion. They are not like us lowly natives. Each and every one of them is a master."
"Legend has it that the City Lord is a divine existence. He has always been guarding this place and suppressing it."
"Old man, you also know about the Pure Yang Ancestor?" Li Yue asked.
"Of course, everyone in Zhenyuan City knows about it. The Chasm Battlefield is not far away. Who wouldn't know about the Pure Yang Ancestor? But the most specific and detailed information is naturally the City Lord's Mansion. "
"Unfortunately, outsiders can't enter the City Lord's Mansion. Except for the occasional 'grand event' like this where the City Lord will appear, the City Lord's Mansion will not see anyone at all."
"Little brother, if you want to attack the City Lord's Mansion, you'd better give up on that idea."
"No!" Li Yue smiled faintly.
"Although my cultivation is not high, I've lived for so many years and have some ability to judge people. Little brother, you're a good person, so don't be stupid and throw away your life. "
"Do you know who the City Lord of the City Lord's Mansion is?" The old man lowered his voice and moved closer to Li Yue.
"Oh? Who is it? "
"According to the ancient books left behind by the ancestors, the City Lord is one of the disciples of the Pure Yang Ancestor. He has been left here to guard this battlefield for countless years."
"Little brother, although your cultivation is quite high, don't do anything stupid."
As the old man spoke, he stopped talking about this topic, as if it was a taboo topic. Li Yue didn't pursue the matter either, but thousands of thoughts were running through his mind.
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