Chapter 545: Assassination at the Grave(1/2)
Purple soil has extraordinary significance to the people of Nanhuangzhou.
Especially for those scavengers and ordinary people, purple soil symbolizes imperial power and dignitaries. Anyone who comes out of purple soil seems to have a halo and is superior to others.
Their clothes always seem to be gorgeous, and their bodies always seem to be neat.
Make people yearn for it.
Therefore, being able to enter the Purple Earth and live there is the lifelong dream and pursuit of many people in Nanhuang Continent.
But unfortunately, there are only a handful of people who can actually do it.
All these statuses are due to the fact that Zi Tu was the capital of the last human nation in Nanhuang Continent.
Although the country with the same name as the Ziqing Kingdom in the human history of Wanggu Continent has been destroyed, the eight major families in it continue to this day.
They represent the local power of Nanhuang Continent. They control the government and command the whole continent. At the same time, they also have an old relationship with Yanhuang and are protected by Yanhuang.
They often never leave Nanhuang Continent throughout their lives, and others are unwilling to provoke them.
From their point of view, in the entire Nanhuang Continent, whether it was the Seven-Blooded Boy, the Literary Cult, or the mysterious Word of Truth, they were all outsiders in the final analysis.
So closedness, old-fashioned, and arrogance became the labels of Zitu.
But today, ordinary people who live in Purple Earth saw an incredible scene in the morning light.
All eight major families were dispatched.
The direct clan members, all dressed in gorgeous clothes, stood in a long queue outside the east gate of Zitu.
Everyone looked respectful.
The patriarchs of the eight major families were at the front, with solemn looks on their faces. They were also surrounded by elders from each family.
Everyone is looking towards the eastern sky.
Even some old guys from various ethnic groups who were old and passed on the magic treasures in their bodies to future generations. Their own cultivation levels had dropped sharply and they were so weak that they even needed help when walking. They all appeared on the city wall, looking at the sky.
Wait silently.
This scene is extremely rare in Zitu, where everything is about class.
In fact, there is basically nothing going on in Nanhuang Continent that would allow the eight closed Zitu families to all attend in such a grand manner. Judging from their appearance, this is just a welcome.
Therefore, this scene in the early morning gave rise to countless speculations about the world of Zi Tu.
Outside the east gate, among the crowd of eight major families, there were two people standing at the head of the eight major families.
Due to their seniority, they were not allowed to stand here originally, but today, they are allowed to appear here.
As a result, a lot of eyes were focused on them, and even the heads of the clans glanced at them from time to time.
These two people are a man and a woman.
The man is handsome, with a gloomy look between his brows.
The woman is beautiful, her face is a little nervous and full of expectations, but her expression is still a little unbelievable.
It is Chen Feiyuan and Tingyu.
A month ago, what happened in Fenghai County was so shocking that everyone in Nanhuang Continent heard about it. As the eight major families of Zitu, they naturally investigated the matter more clearly.
They knew that the identity and status of the Shu Ling named Xu Qing skyrocketed with the end of the County Capital Revolution.
They even investigated Xu Qing's origin and found out that he was from Nanhuangzhou.
In this way, after being informed that Xu Qing was coming, the eight major families paid great attention to it and welcomed him this time.
Although they are closed and old-fashioned, it depends on who they are facing. If they are in Nanhuang Continent, they can naturally be arrogant, but they dare not deal with Fenghai County.
"Feiyuan, do you think Xu Qing...is he still the same person as before?" Tingyu said softly, feeling a little uneasy in her heart.
Master Bai's death was a huge blow to Tingyu.
As she grew up, her character also changed, becoming much weaker. If it weren't for Chen Feiyuan's protection, she would easily be regarded as a tool for marriage in Zi Tu's family.
"Tingyu, forget what happened when you were a child."
Chen Feiyuan spoke calmly, and his voice instinctively contained gloom. This was not because he meant it, but because he lived in a cunning family and had developed a habit in the struggle for family power.
"If Xu Qing is nostalgic, it will be better. If his personality changes, it is normal."
"Especially this time, informing him of his arrival in advance...this matter has profound meaning."
Chen Feiyuan's words made Tingyu silent.
In this way, time passed, and half an hour later, there was a loud sound that resounded through the sky. This sound reverberated in all directions, causing the clouds and mist in the sky to roll.
Qingqin's huge body covered the sky, and when the shadow fell over the purple earth, Da Yi's figure appeared in the sky, roaring towards him.
The momentum was like a rainbow, raising strong winds and blowing the clothes of the monks from the eight major families on the ground. Everyone's expressions suddenly became solemn, and they all raised their heads and looked at the sky.
Xu Qing's figure, together with Taoist Sinan, walked out of the big wing and arrived in front of the Zitu East Gate. All the eight major families clasped their fists and bowed.
"I've met Xu Shuling, Deacon Sinan."
There are also bells ringing in the purple soil, the same twenty-one ringing, echoing in all directions to show the solemnity.
Xu Qing always treated other people's courtesy in the same way, so he returned the favor to the eight major families. After being polite, he looked at Chen Feiyuan and Tingyu, with a smile on his face, and said softly.
"Senior Brother Feiyuan, Senior Sister Tingyu."
Tingyu was very excited, while Chen Feiyuan was expressionless, but his eyes looked around many times, implying vigilance.
Xu Qing noticed that when he was thoughtful, the eight major families warmly invited him. After Xu Qing pondered, he stepped into the purple soil.
In response to Xu Qing's arrival, the eight major families originally held a grand banquet, but Xu Qing declined because he wanted to pay homage to Master Bai.
The heads of the eight major families were naturally aware of the relationship between Xu Qing and Master Bai. They also saw Xu Qing's desire to reconnect with old friends, so they all agreed.
The head of the Bai family did not mention that Master Bai was buried in the cemetery, while the head of the Chen family spoke with a smile with some deep meaning in his eyes.
"In this case, I will not disturb Xu Shuling. I will be accompanied by my youngest son Feiyuan. Feiyuan will also be responsible for the security of Xu Shuling's visit this time."
Xu Qing glanced at him and nodded. After thanking him with fists in his hands, the eight major families left each other. Only Chen Feiyuan and Tingyu stayed.
Seeing everyone leaving, Tingyu couldn't bear it anymore and walked a few steps quickly to Xu Qing.
Looking at the figure in her memory, she vaguely seemed to see the dirty child who was eavesdropping on the grass outside the tent in the scavenger camp.
Time flies, seven years have passed, and she has never seen Xu Qing again since their separation. When the teacher was killed, although he came, she only saw his back.
Afterwards, Chen Feiyuan informed her about Xu Qing's revenge for her teacher.
"Junior brother..."
Tingyu's eyes turned red.
"Senior Sister Tingyu." Xu Qing also had troubles in his heart. Although the relationship between Tingyu and Chen Feiyuan was not as good as that of the captain, the innocence between them when they were children without any exchange of interest was deep in Xu Qing's memory.
Although that time was not long, it was very precious to Xu Qing.
At this moment, with emotion, Xu Qing's eyes fell on Chen Feiyuan. The other person's cultivation was obviously just foundation building, but his aura was very strange, as if there was a storm in his body.
This reminded Xu Qing of the scene where he saw Chen Feiyuan keeping a treasure in his body with the help of the Seven Blood Boy's magic weapon.
Ziqing bloodline can coexist with magic weapons. This ability has been plundered by the eight major families over the years and has become his own talent.
"Senior Brother Feiyuan, what's inside your body..." Xu Qing looked at Chen Feiyuan and spoke softly.
But before he could finish his words, Chen Feiyuan looked solemn and bowed with his fists clasped.
"I met Xu Shuling."
After Xu Qing finished speaking, Chen Feiyuan's performance and the previous scene in front of the east gate made Xu Qing suspicious, so he turned to look at Taoist Sinan aside.
Taoist Sinan was silent for a few breaths and then spoke in a low voice.
"This is something arranged by Marquis Yao. All arrangements have been prepared and completed, and there will be no obstruction."
Xu Qing was silent.
This time he came to Zitu without informing him in advance, and the appearance of the eight major families in Zitu made Xu Qing have some suspicions. Coupled with Chen Feiyuan's vigilance to all parties, Xu Qing understood everything.
Yao Hou must be fishing.
Just like when the master took him out and hid in the dark, attracting people who were greedy for life, now that Fenghai County has entered a stable stage, there are still many young people hiding in the dark.
Some ethnic groups with ulterior motives do not want to see a stable trend in Fenghai County. There may even be remnants of Zhuzhao, especially the Seventh Prince, who have to be on guard.
Xu Qing's identity is very important at this time. Once he falls, Fenghai County, which is now gradually becoming stable, will be in trouble again.
But there is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days, so Yao Hou wanted to expel all those with evil intentions in Fenghai County at once. At this time, Xu Qing's outing naturally became the focus.
Xu Qing had no expression on his face, glanced in the direction of the county capital, and said nothing.
Chen Feiyuan on the side, listening to the conversation between the two, his expression softened. He originally thought that this was Xu Qing's arrangement, and the fact that he was playing games in front of the teacher's grave was the reason why he was disgusted at first.
As for Tingyu, she was far inferior to Chen Feiyuan and Xu Qing in terms of scheming, so she did not react to the misunderstanding between them at all and resolved the misunderstanding in just a few words.
But she also saw that Chen Feiyuan was a little distant from Xu Qing, so she stepped forward and grabbed Chen Feiyuan, and then Xu Qing, and forced them together, and then a smile appeared on her face.
"Chen Feiyuan, don't think that you can disobey your senior sister when you grow up. And Xu Qing, Chen Feiyuan looks cold on the surface, but in fact he is very concerned about your affairs in the county capital. The more he grows up, the more It’s because I don’t like to express what’s on my mind.”
Chen Feiyuan coughed.
Xu Qing laughed when he heard this.
The three of them looked at each other, as if they were back in the tent at the scavenger camp again, sitting together and listening to Master Bai's lecture.
After a while, they walked to the cemetery together.
Taoist Sinan was a few steps behind and did not get closer. He looked at the figures of the three young people in front of him and felt deep in his heart, thinking of his junior brother.
"I still need to persuade you again. Don't covet other people's blood and bring disaster to yourself."
At this moment, it is already noon. Although it is winter, the sky is clear today. Although there are clouds and fog, there are only a few floating in the low sky.
The wind was not that cold, and the lukewarm sunshine fell on Xu Qing and the three of them, accompanying them to the cemetery.
This place has been under martial law and is surrounded by guards from the eight major families. They will be responsible for security under Chen Feiyuan's orders during Xu Qing's visit.
To be continued...