"Remember, in front of the Lord of Heaven, you can say whatever you want. Don't hesitate and don't lie. In fact, the Lord of Heaven is very fair. You don't have to worry!" Di Nankun gave Ling Dong his final instructions before bringing him into a courtyard.
"Yes. Thank you for your advice, Lord Inspector." To be honest, Ling Dong was still a little nervous about meeting the Heavenly Lord Di, who was like a supreme being in the vast Wood Puppet World. Fortunately, Ling Dong had already seen the experiences of the Vermilion Bird Ancestor and the Vermilion Bird Star Lord, so his nervousness was lessened.
"Creak …"
As the wooden door was pushed open, a world completely different from the Celestial Lord of Heaven's residence in the Wood Puppet World appeared in front of Ling Dong.
It was a visual impact that was completely different from the Celestial Lord of Heaven's residence in the Wood Puppet World.
There were lush hills and clear flowing water that flowed through the courtyard. He could even see fat fish leaping out of the water from time to time. The ground was covered with grass of different heights. The grass was wild and had not been cleaned up. In the deepest part of the grass was waist-high, but it was all green.
The moment the door opened, a fresh and exuberant vitality rushed over, causing Ling Dong to involuntarily let out a sound of refreshment.
"Kun 'er, you've brought him? Let him come in. You can leave first. " A somewhat unpredictable voice sounded in the small courtyard. It sounded very comfortable.
Hearing this, Di Nankun looked at Ling Dong meaningfully. Then, he bowed and said, "Yes!" After replying, Di Nankun did not do anything else. Instead, he walked back the way he came, leaving Ling Dong alone.
"Alright, you can come in." The unpredictable voice rang out again.
Hearing this voice, Ling Dong was in a dilemma. How could he enter?
There was no path in this small courtyard. The entire courtyard was filled with tall and short weeds. Although it looked extremely messy with varying heights, every single strand of grass was standing straight and upright, full of vigor and vitality.
Not to mention a footprint, there was not even a single weed that was crooked. Not to mention stepping on it, he could not bear to even step on it.
Moreover, from the looks of it, the pure ecology of this small courtyard must have been deliberately created by the Celestial Lord of Heaven. He must have attached great importance to it. How could he destroy it?
"Should we fly over?" Ling Dong was in a dilemma. If he flew over, wouldn't that be disrespectful?
Ling Dong hesitated. After pondering for a few breaths, he suddenly made a shocking move. He took a big step forward and stepped on the green wild grass. Almost without any pause, he stepped on it a second time.
When the rustling sound was heard, Di Nankun, who had not gone far, suddenly turned his head. When he saw Ling Dong stepping on the weeds, he was shocked. He stretched out his hand as if he wanted to grab Ling Dong back. However, just as his hand was halfway out, Di Nankun retracted it as if he had been electrocuted.
He stood on the spot and looked worriedly at Ling Dong, who was walking forward amidst the rustling sound. It was only when Ling Dong stepped on the weeds and walked to the door that Di Nankun was still safe and sound that Di Nankun was shocked.
When the door was pushed open, Ling Dong disappeared into the house opposite the small courtyard. Di Nankun was so shocked that he could not close his mouth. Ling Dong was safe and sound?
Even if he came to report something to the Celestial Lord of Heaven, he had to walk in the air and cross the grass before he could enter the house. Everyone in the Residence of the Celestial Lord of Heaven knew that every blade of grass and tree in this courtyard was the Celestial Lord's favorite.
However, Ling Dong was safe and sound?
After thinking about it for a long time, Di Nankun left the place in shock.
"Ling Dong pays his respects to the Celestial Lord of Heaven!" After pushing open the door, Ling Dong entered a quiet room that was decorated very simply. A cloud bed, two chairs, and a slightly exquisite jade pot were all that was in this room.
In the central room, an extremely ordinary-looking martial artist with almost no aura was standing quietly in front of the window on the other side. He was admiring something and did not move at all.
"You are the first person in the past 542 years who dared to step on the grass and trees in my courtyard. You are the first person who dared to walk into my roadless courtyard." Celestial Lord of Heaven spoke very slowly, but there was a different kind of charm in his voice. It was a charm that made people listen attentively.
At the same time, when Celestial Lord of Heaven spoke, Ling Dong actually had an illusion that the Celestial Lord of Heaven in front of him was not a person, but a decoration in this room. Just like the cloud bed, chairs, and jade pot, he was a part of this room and not the owner.
"There are no roads in this world. Roads are created by people. I don't know how to enter, so I can only create my own path!" Ling Dong replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"To carve out a path for himself, good, good courage, good Ling Dong! No wonder Mo Wudi hates you so much. You are indeed a good man of the Wood Silk World, "Celestial Lord of Heaven praised.
This time, Ling Dong bowed slightly and said, "Ling Dong's matter has caused trouble for the Wood Silk World!"
Celestial Lord of Heaven, who had turned his back to Ling Dong, chuckled. "It's no trouble. If there were more warriors like you in the Wood Silk World, who could obtain six auxiliary Star Realms for me in one go, there would be no harm in having a few more of such troubles."
Hearing Celestial Lord Di's heroic words, Ling Dong's heart, which had been hanging in the air, was inexplicably relieved. After a few words, Ling Dong felt that Celestial Lord of Heaven was a trustworthy person.
"Ling Dong, I actually want to thank you first. Obtaining six auxiliary Star Realms in one go has allowed the strength of the Wood Silk World to advance by leaps and bounds. I really want to reward you well," Celestial Lord of Heaven said.
In the end, Celestial Lord of Heaven said again, "Ling Dong, tell me, what kind of reward do you want?"
Upon hearing Celestial Lord of Heaven's direct request for a reward, Ling Dong was delighted at first. However, after that joy, Ling Dong did not know what he should ask for.
After thinking carefully, he realized that it was not easy to ask for an exorbitant reward.
From the perspective of benefits, Ling Dong would naturally suffer a loss if he asked for less. However, if he asked for more, he was afraid that Celestial Lord of Heaven would be unhappy, especially now that Ling Dong's family needed the protection of the Celestial Lord of Heaven's Mansion.
Therefore, after thinking for a while, Ling Dong bowed again and said, "I will leave everything to you, Lord Celestial Lord!"
Upon hearing this, the hair of Celestial Lord of Heaven's figure swayed slightly. Apparently, he was a little surprised.
"Oh, you're smart, but you also have some great wisdom!" After pausing for a while, Celestial Lord of Heaven praised Ling Dong. Ling Dong still had the same indifferent expression.
This was not an act by Ling Dong. At his state of mind, as long as Ling Dong was determined, other people's praise and criticism would not affect him.
"Well, since you have such great wisdom, I will give you a chance," Celestial Lord of Heaven suddenly said.
"You, Ling Dong, have made a great contribution to the Wood-Silk Realm and must be rewarded. Naturally, I will give you an extremely valuable reward. You should also know about this reward."
At this point, Celestial Lord Di paused for a moment. "You can choose one of the four Martial Cities to be the City Lord of the four Martial Cities of the Wood Sprite Realm."
"The four great Martial Cities …"
Although Ling Dong had been mentally prepared for this for a long time, he was still shocked when he heard this. This reward was much more generous than Ling Dong had imagined.
In Ling Dong's estimation, this should be it if he was given the position of a Celestial Lord and some privileges. As for the other treasures, Ling Dong had obtained a lot in the Vermilion Bird Mansion, so he should not be given any more.
However, Ling Dong had never expected that he would be given the position of a Celestial Lord of one of the four great Martial Cities.
What was the status of the four great Martial Cities of the Wood-Silk Realm?
If an analogy had to be made, the position of a Celestial Lord of an auxiliary Astral Realm was like obtaining a remote county as a fief on the Big Dipper Continent.
However, one of the four great Martial Cities had directly bestowed the economic center and economic lifeline of the country to Ling Dong.
It could be said that the income of any one of the four great Martial Cities in a month was more than the wealth of an auxiliary Astral Realm in ten years. Of course, the wealth of the auxiliary Astral Realm was not the most important thing for the Wood-Silk Realm.
The most important thing was the martial artists who had ascended from the auxiliary Astral Realms. They were the biggest resource of the auxiliary Astral Realms.
If Ling Dong obtained the position of a Celestial Lord of one of the four great Martial Cities, the income would be simply unimaginable, let alone his status. In the Wood-Silk Realm, the position of a Celestial Lord of one of the four great Martial Cities ranked in the top ten.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with this reward? Furthermore, from today on, you will be allowed half a year to cultivate in the Minor Heavenly Star Hall, "Di Tianjun said.
Upon hearing Di Nankun's question, Ling Dong shook his head. Although the position of a Celestial Lord of one of the four great Martial Cities was respected, it also placed Ling Dong in the eye of the storm. More importantly, the crisis from the Earth Deer Realm had not been resolved yet.
Even if Ling Dong became the Celestial Lord of one of the four great Martial Cities, Ling Dong's own safety would not be a problem. However, Ling Dong's family members would all die if he was not careful!
"Your Excellency, it's not that I'm dissatisfied, but I would like to know how you will deal with the Earth Deer Realm's pursuit of me!" Ling Dong asked.
"The Earth Deer Realm's pursuit of you?" Celestial Lord Di sneered. "If the Earth Deer Realm dares to pursue my Wood-Silk Realm's Martial City Lord, it will be a declaration of war against my Wood-Silk Realm. How can I allow them to do as they wish?"
Upon hearing Celestial Lord Di's words, Ling Dong could not help but feel happy. His family's safety was assured.
However, before Ling Dong's joy was over, Heavenly Lord Di said, "However, if they have been hiring people to come here, I have no excuse and can only protect you. However, even if you guard against thieves for a thousand days, there will always be a day when something goes wrong. According to N 'gun, you seem to value your family very much.
However, if you want to protect your family from the attack of the entire Earth Deer Realm, even I would not dare to make such a promise, let alone you, Ling Dong. After all, many of your family members and family members can be killed by a single glance from an expert! "
Upon hearing this, Ling Dong was shocked. Suddenly, he understood something.
"Lord Celestial Lord, please show me the way. I only want to protect my family!" Ling Dong suddenly knelt down on one knee and said to Celestial Lord Di.
"You are a promising child!" Just as Ling Dong knelt down on one knee, Celestial Lord Di suddenly chuckled and turned around. Then, he stretched out his hands and pretended to support Ling Dong. "Alright, since you value your family so much, I will show you the way to solve this problem!"
Ling Dong's body was involuntarily supported by Celestial Lord Di's hands. However, the moment he stood up, Ling Dong suddenly froze. His eyes suddenly focused on Celestial Lord Di's right hand, and his face was filled with surprise.
He was so surprised that he did not even hear Celestial Lord Di's words clearly!
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