The Song Country was the easternmost country among the seven countries. There were three major forces that controlled the fate of the Song Country, namely the High Heaven Pavilion, the Blood God Temple, and the Heaven Splitter Palace. The last major force was the Wan Shou Sect.
It wasn't that the Wan Shou Sect didn't want to control the Song Country, it was because the High Heaven Pavilion and the other two factions didn't allow it. Luckily, the Wan Shou Sect had a lot of resources and didn't need to rely on other factions.
The Spirit Beast Gathering was a grand event held by the Wan Shou Sect once every ten years. The purpose of the gathering was to show off the newly tamed spirit beasts that the Wan Shou Sect had tamed in the past ten years.
There were people who came to support the Wan Shou Sect, but there were also people who came to watch the show.
Every time, the Wan Shou Sect's Wan Xiang City would become more and more lively.
The Wan Shou Sect was in the territory of the Wan Shou Sect, it wasn't under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. It had its own rules and was usually very quiet. For example, the descendants of the Wan Shou Sect's disciples lived here.
Now that there were guests from all over the world, these people opened their doors to do business. They were also helping the Wan Shou Sect to entertain the guests. As for the truly important guests, the Wan Shou Sect had their own courtyards to entertain them.
The reason why it was called Wan Xiang City was because there were many statues in the city. They were all birds and beasts from the Record of Strange Beasts. They were all over the city and looked more realistic than the pictures in the book.
These statues were also for the guests to see, or to compare. After all, the pictures in the book were different from the real thing. Those who didn't know about the art could easily make mistakes. The Wan Shou Sect specially built these statues for this purpose. The power of a sect was limited. They hoped to borrow the power of the world's cultivators to find rare birds and beasts to breed.
If anyone found a bird or beast that matched the description of the statue and gave it to the Wan Shou Sect, the Wan Shou Sect would reward them handsomely.
Although the Wan Shou Sect used this as a way to increase their wealth, from a certain perspective, some of the birds and beasts that were supposed to be extinct were also saved from extinction by the Wan Shou Sect …
On the streets of Wanxiang City, Niu Youdao's group, who had just arrived, looked left and right from the back of a horse. They sized up the statues erected in the city. It was rare to see such a city for the first time.
"Master Dao, someone is watching us from behind," Yuan Gang reminded Niu Youdao in a low voice as he rode his horse closer to him.
Niu Youdao, who was slowly rocking on the back of his horse, remained calm and did not turn back to look. He believed in Yuan Gang's investigative skills. Since Yuan Gang said that someone was following them, then there must be someone. He asked casually, "What's the situation?"
Yuan Gang said, "I don't know. They followed us as soon as we entered the city. They've been following us and haven't done anything else."
Niu Youdao did not say anything else and pretended nothing had happened. He turned to Guan Fangyi and gestured. "Check the situation."
Guan Fangyi nodded slightly and gestured to the left and right.
When they turned a corner on the street, Uncle Chen and Xu Laoliu separated themselves from the group and turned into an alley.
Not long after, Xu Laoliu ran over and caught up with Niu Youdao. He reported, "Daoye, they're under control."
Niu Youdao turned his steed around and the group turned back. When they returned to that alley, they saw Uncle Chen pressing down on a person's shoulder with one hand, making that person unable to move.
Niu Youdao stopped his horse and sat on the horse's back. He raised his whip and pointed at the person. Uncle Chen immediately tore off the person's disguise.
After seeing the person's face, Yuan Gang was stunned while Niu Youdao's eyebrows twitched.
The person being restrained was none other than the Shangqing Sect's Wei Duo.
"What are you doing here?" Niu Youdao asked in a deep voice.
Wei Duo whimpered. He was restrained and could not answer.
Niu Youdao said to Uncle Chen, "It's fine. Release him!"
Uncle Chen undid the restrictions on Wei Duo's body and loosened his grip.
Wei Duo immediately cupped his hands and bowed. "Sect …" Halfway through his sentence, he remembered that Niu Youdao hated it when he called him Sect Leader. He immediately corrected himself. "Dao … Daoye!"
Niu Youdao asked, "What are you doing here?"
Wei Duo replied, "I'm here to look for you!"
Niu Youdao raised his eyebrows and moved his mouth slightly. He glanced at Guan Fangyi and the others behind him and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. He turned his mount around and coldly said, "Scram!"
Just like that, the group left the alley, leaving behind the lonely Wei Duo.
Guan Fangyi urged her horse forward and asked, "Who's there?"
Niu Youdao didn't reply and stopped his horse again. Guan Fangyi followed his gaze and looked forward, only to see a graceful woman leading a few people in front of them.
Just like Wei Duo, these people were obviously wearing masks as well. They were none other than Tang Yi and the others from the Shangqing Sect.
Wei Duo, who came out of the alley, stood behind the group of horses. He nodded to Tang Yi and the others in front, indicating that they were Niu Youdao and the others.
This was because Niu Youdao and the others had also disguised themselves.
After the people from the Shangqing Sect rushed to Wanxiang City, they predicted that Niu Youdao would definitely settle down in Wanxiang City. Thus, they immediately spread out their people to search or wait for him in Wanxiang City. Coincidentally, Wei Duo bumped into Niu Youdao and the others.
Others might not be able to recognize them, but Wei Duo recognized Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang. Especially Yuan Gang's beautiful figure, Wei Duo recognized him at a glance. He immediately asked his fellow sect members to report to Tang Yi and the others while he followed them. Thus, the scene in front of him happened.
Niu Youdao, who was on horseback, looked back at Wei Duo's reaction and then looked back at the people blocking in front of them. From the figures of Tang Yi and the others, he gradually made a judgment and realized that they were from the Shangqing Sect.
Guan Fangyi quietly put her hands into her sleeves and pinched the talisman.
Elder Chen and the others held the weapons in their hands tightly. They did not know who was blocking their way. Although the Wanshou Sect's rules were in place in Wanxiang City, no one could guarantee that no accidents would happen.
Fu Fangyuan and the others could not tell that the people blocking their way were the people from the Shangqing Sect who had a dispute with Niu Youdao. Naturally, they were on high alert.
Tang Yi could obviously see that something was wrong. She raised her hand and walked to the side to prevent any misunderstanding.
The people from the Shangqing Sect also followed and moved to the side.
Niu Youdao kicked the horse's belly with his heels and looked straight ahead. He led the group of people and walked past the Shangqing Sect at a moderate speed.
Wei Duo, Tang Yi and the others met up and followed behind Niu Youdao and the others.
Fu Fangyuan and the others felt that the situation in front of them was a little strange. They turned around and looked at the people behind them from time to time.
"Who are you?" Guan Fangyi urged her horse forward and approached Niu Youdao and asked.
Niu Youdao remained silent. Guan Fangyi rolled her eyes. She knew that if this guy did not say anything, she would not be able to get any information out of him.
The group of people stopped at an inn and checked in.
Not far away, a person who had also disguised himself was standing under a roof. He stared at Tang Yi and the others who followed them into the inn. His eyes were flickering with uncertainty and suspicion.
This person was Lu Shengzhong who was sent by Shao Pingbo.
He traced the route of Tang Yi and the others and followed them all the way to Wanxiang City. He followed them to the vicinity where Tang Yi and the others were staying, so he was very clear about what kind of people Tang Yi and the others were after they disguised themselves.
When Tang Yi and the others left the inn, he stared at them again. In the end, he saw Tang Yi and Niu Youdao meeting up.
Just like Wei Duo, he'd come into contact with Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang in the past, so he'd recognized Yuan Gang with a single glance and determined that the leader was Niu Youdao.
This surprised him. He did not expect that Tang Yi was actually heading here to find Niu Youdao.
Lu Shengzhong was fearful of Niu Youdao. He knew that this person's methods were not inferior to the Eldest Young Master. In addition, he had heard some of Niu Youdao's deeds in recent years. This made him even more fearful. He knew that this person was an extremely dangerous person. Therefore, he maintained a high degree of caution. Otherwise, he might accidentally fall into the hands of the other party.
He knew very well how he followed Shao Pingbo. It was a betrayal of his sect and Niu Youdao. It was no different from defecting to the enemy. If he fell into the hands of Niu Youdao, he could imagine the consequences …
In the corridor of the inn, the waiter opened the door and accompanied Niu Youdao into the room.
The waiter politely left the room. Not long after, Xu Laoliu knocked on the door and entered. He reported, "Daoye, someone is looking for you. He claims to be the Sect Leader of the Shangqing Sect!" As he said this, he secretly observed Niu Youdao's reaction.
He had more or less heard of the legends about Niu Youdao and the Sect Leader of the Shangqing Sect.
Guan Fangyi, who was looking around in the room, was stunned. She slowly turned her head to look at Niu Youdao. She was a little surprised. Her bright eyes suddenly flickered and the corner of her mouth gradually revealed an evil smile. She had long heard about the relationship between Niu Youdao and the woman from the Shangqing Sect. She had always been curious about it. She did not expect him to actually come. This time, she really wanted to see what kind of person he was.
The sword in his hand slowly touched the floor. Niu Youdao replied indifferently, "Hmm."
Xu Laoliu immediately went out and quickly brought in three people. They were Tang Yi, Luo Yuangong and Su Po. As for Tang Susu, she did not come. She did not want to see Niu Youdao. Tang Yi and the others were also afraid that she would not be able to control herself and spoil the plan. Hence, they asked Tang Susu to stay behind to keep watch.
The three of them sized up Niu Youdao's signature way of standing with his sword. Tang Yi took the lead and took off the mask on her face, revealing her beautiful face. Her bright eyes met Niu Youdao's, and from the corner of her eyes, she took a few glances at Guan Fangyi who was standing beside Niu Youdao.
Luo Yuangong and Su Po followed suit. One by one, they tore off the disguise on their faces.
Seeing Niu Youdao again, the two of them had extremely complicated feelings. They no longer have the mentality of an Elder facing a junior disciple in the sect. Their arrogant and condescending attitude is completely gone.
They did not expect him to be a great beauty! Guan Fangyi mumbled to herself. She instinctively crossed her arms in front of her chest. Her gaze was examining Tang Yi from head to toe. She appeared to be slightly picky.
Niu Youdao calmly said, "The three of you have not seen each other for a long time. I did not expect to meet you here. May I know why the three of you are looking for me?"
The three people in front of him could hear that his youthful voice had become more mature. It matched his temperament and made him look more elegant.
Before Niu Youdao could take off his mask and reveal his true appearance, Tang Yi could only reply, "You are after all a disciple of the Shangqing Sect. Come back! As for you, the position of the Sect Leader is always vacant. "
Upon hearing this, Niu Youdao's heart was filled with disgust. He naturally knew why he was being pulled back. The Shanghai Sect could not stand it anymore and wanted him to go back and stand up for them. He immediately rejected without any trace of politeness, "I have already made myself clear. I have nothing to do with the Shanghai Sect. It is all in the past. There is no need to bring it up again. Is there anything else? "
Tang Yi said, "Don't tell me you don't remember Martial Uncle Dongguo's kindness at all?"
Niu Youdao raised his sword and turned around. He stabbed the sword into the ground and waved his sleeve with his back facing them. "Hong Niang, help me send the guest off!"
Being treated like this, Tang Yi also realized that she was a little too hasty. Facing Guan Fangyi's forceful sending of the guest, she did not resist and could only leave for the time being.
There was no one else in the room for the time being. Niu Youdao looked at Yuan Gang from the corner of his eyes. "Contact the people in Bei Zhou and ask them when they left Bei Zhou."
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