chsdbacks Chapter 193: Talismans? Arrival in Luhua City
Chapter 193: Talismans? Arrival in Luhua City
The moonlit night exuded a sense of desolation, and a sudden gust of wind arose.
Zhang Ping noticed that the boy in his hands had suddenly developed a strange aura.
The posture of someone in a superior position?
Zhang Ping's eyelids twitched slightly, and without thinking, he threw An Ran away!
Who knows what secrets this kid has? I can't get too close.
"Xiao Ran!" An Ruxue called out anxiously.
But the next moment, An Ran's body was suspended in the air.
A fierce wind howled around him, whipping up fallen leaves that danced in the air.
"This brat?!" Upon seeing this, Xuan Hong felt a sense of foreboding.
"Hmph! I'll kill you first!"
The next moment, her figure disappeared from the spot!
At the same time, An Ran's eyes snapped open, radiating an intense white light, and she uttered words with majesty:
"Ancient Dao Incantation Seal, Seal!"
He raised his hand and wrote the character "封" (seal) in mid-air!
As the final stroke was completed, the surrounding spiritual energy surged and churned like boiling water, rushing into the character "封" (seal).
It is clearly a simple word, but in the blink of an eye it is imbued with mysterious power.
Upon witnessing this bizarre ability, Zhang Ping thought to himself, "As expected."
The Great Realm of Myriad Spirits is far superior to the ancient land that has been closed off for millions of years. Heaven knows how the cultivation methods and various abilities here have developed.
He couldn't see through An Ran's move alone.
"A talisman?" An Ruxue covered her mouth in surprise.
Before Xuan Hong could even get close, he was struck by the seal. With a flash of white light, the power in his body vanished without a trace, and he fell from mid-air like an ordinary person.
He struggled so much that he couldn't even speak.
"mother..."
At the same time, the surging wind around him suddenly stopped, and after uttering a single word, Anran seemed to lose all his strength.
An Ruxue reacted quickly and caught her son.
"Xiao Ran! Xiao Ran, are you alright?!"
"Madam, there's no need to worry. The young master is probably just exhausted." Zhang Ping also moved closer to observe An Ran's condition.
The mysterious aura that had been emanating from the other person had vanished, and a faint white inverted triangle mark appeared between their eyebrows.
"Red Girl!"
Suddenly, a roar came from afar!
"Oh no, it's Xuanren!" An Ruxue's expression changed.
An Ran's limp body suddenly twitched, and she gasped, "Mother, hurry..."
Before he could finish speaking, a fiery red fist imprint descended from the sky, threatening to crush the three of them to death!
An Ran was extremely anxious. He had just finished using the curse seal technique and was unable to make a move. His mother was only at the Blood Essence Realm and could not possibly outrun his opponent.
"No, even if it destroys all my meridians, I can't let anything happen to Mother!" An Ran gritted her teeth, trying to forcefully use the secret technique.
But suddenly his expression changed, and his eyes turned sharply to look at Zhang Ping.
Did Zhang Ping attack him?
This was An Ran's last thought before she fainted.
In the last moment before her eyes closed, An Ran vaguely saw Zhang Ping, who seemed ordinary, suddenly reach out and hug her mother's plump waist, while his eyes unleashed a powerful force that destroyed the fist imprint.
In the chaos, the mother leaned her entire body against Zhang Ping's chest.
......
The wind blows across the river, and the yellow and white petals of the reeds sway on the bank.
Below, crucian carp surfaced, devouring small insects crawling at the base of the reeds.
A rhythmic creaking sound rang out from the windmills built along the river.
The woman struck her wet clothes with a stick, while groups of children played in the distance.
A crudely made carriage drove along the official road, driven by a young man in his early twenties.
Luhua City is right in front of us.
The young man lifted the curtain and peeked inside.
"Madam An, we're almost at Luhua City."
Inside the carriage, An Ruxue sat on a rough wooden stool, staring blankly at the child lying on the wooden plank beside her.
Hearing Zhang Ping's words, she snapped out of her daze, and her eyes lit up.
"We've finally arrived in Luhua City? That's wonderful! Once we're back in the family, Xiao Ran's injuries will definitely be healed!"
An Ruxue excitedly leaned out of the carriage curtain and looked at the city gate not far away, where a continuous stream of people were coming and going.
However, this forward-leaning movement inevitably caused her to lean forward, and coupled with the fact that she hadn't had time to take care of herself while traveling in the wild these past two days, her skirt had gradually loosened. As she crouched down, a deep cleavage was exposed to the air.
Zhang Ping, who was about to turn his head away, stopped.
White, round, large—simply exquisite. A top-quality jade peak!
Combined with an excellent waist-to-hip ratio, you won't get tired of it even after three years!
An Ruxue noticed Zhang Ping's gaze, quickly adjusted her posture, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and said, "Thank you for saving my life, Young Hero Zhang. I will definitely repay you after we return to the An family."
Zhang Ping wasn't embarrassed at being discovered. Instead, he smiled and nodded, "Madam, there's no need for that. I was merely repaying your kindness by saving my life."
"I, on the other hand, have come from afar and am now seriously injured. I wish to stay in Luhua City for a while, but I have nowhere to go."
An Ruxue was naturally clever, and immediately said after hearing this, "The An family has many mansions in the city. If Young Hero Zhang doesn't mind, you can choose one to stay in."
"Thank you, Madam."
As the two talked, the carriage gradually approached the city gate.
They were stopped when they entered the city gate.
Luhua City was controlled by three major families, with no city lord to choose from and no soldiers.
However, the city was well-ordered, and everyone entering Luhua City was required to pay spirit coins.
When Zhang Ping first saw spirit coins, he was very surprised and subconsciously thought of the spirit stones used by cultivators.
Only after inquiring with An Ruxue did they learn that spirit coins could not be used for cultivation, but they had many other uses.
It can be crushed and mixed into the soil to increase fertility and accelerate the growth of medicinal herbs; it is also a widely used pharmaceutical raw material, used in a variety of elixirs.
In addition, they also crafted weapons, inscribed talismans, and so on.
In particular, talismans are the closest thing Zhang Ping has learned to the world of cultivation in his mind.
After regaining their senses, An Ruxue successfully entered the city after revealing her identity.
As Zhang Ping drove the carriage, he found that Luhua City was clean and tidy, and the pedestrians looked very energetic.
"Xiao Ran!"
A gasp came from inside the carriage. Zhang Ping pulled back the curtain and saw that An Ran had woken up.
He was still very weak and couldn't even speak when he opened his eyes.
After walking through several streets, An Ruxue got out of the car and found a place to settle down. She then sent someone back to deliver a message.
Before long, several streaks of light were seen flying towards them.
After learning what had happened, everyone's faces darkened. An Ruxue and An Ran were taken back to the An family home, while Zhang Ping was placed in a luxurious restaurant.
Two days later, in the early morning
The wooden lattice window of the top-floor room in the restaurant was suddenly flung open.
A cool breeze blew in from the lake.
Zhang Ping stood by the window and stretched. His gaze leisurely swept over the beautiful scenery outside.
Luhua City is located at the mouth of a river where it flows into a lake. And the lake in Luoxia Marshland is virtually indistinguishable from the sea.
The main difference is the absence of the ocean's turbulent waves. From afar, the lake is divided into sections for aquaculture. Light boats glide across these areas.
At the shore, windmills and reeds intertwine.
The restaurant is in a perfect location, facing the lake. Waking up in the morning to such a beautiful view is sure to lift your spirits.
"The An family should be arriving in about two days."