chsdbacks Chapter 145: Yin-Yang Phenomena
Chapter 145: Yin-Yang Phenomena
The Prince of Nan's mansion was bustling with activity, as if the pressure from the front lines had not affected its prosperity.
However, if someone observes closely, they will notice that there are many more martial artists on the streets.
Most of these martial artists curiously observed the unique elements of the Southern Frontier, which differed from other prefectures of the Great Wei, and occasionally bought a Gu worm to play with.
These people are all warriors who came from the northern part of the Great Wei.
The demonic chaos originated in the south, and now the southern border has been destroyed, becoming a complete stronghold for demons.
The entire southern part of the Great Wei Dynasty became the front line against the demons. As a result, many warriors from the northern prefectures came to the south, either by summons or on their own initiative, to fight against the demons.
This also indirectly offset the loss of martial artists from the Southern Prince's Mansion due to the pressure on the front lines.
"Uncle, want to buy some Gu worms? This is a Green Light Gu, very convenient for lighting lamps at night!"
At a small roadside stall, a seven- or eight-year-old girl was helping her parents greet customers. Despite her young age, she was already able to confidently face unfamiliar customers.
The person who picked up the bottle containing the Gu worms was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man.
The man showed no signs of aggression, yet passersby would unconsciously avoid him, as if there were an invisible barrier. Even amidst the bustling and crowded streets, he remained composed and at ease.
Setting down the bottle of Gu worms, the middle-aged man reached out and patted the little girl's head, a smile spreading across his face.
"How much is this? Wrap it up for me." He pointed to a red bottle.
The little girl immediately nodded happily, "Thank you, uncle!"
The middle-aged man smiled and glanced around. There was a constant flow of people and stalls on both sides. Stepping up the blue brick steps led to the storefront, where stalls were not allowed.
The not-so-tall wooden house blends the characteristics of the Great Wei and the Southern Frontier, and looks quite beautiful.
Anyone who saw this bustling scene would feel refreshed and happy. But the middle-aged man slowly put away his smile, his face becoming calm and profound.
If Zhang Ping were here, he would be greatly surprised!
There was no other reason than that this middle-aged man was none other than the Demon Lord who had previously severely injured Zhang Ping in the Southern Frontier.
"Uncle, your Gu worms are ready. Welcome to visit again!" The little girl skipped and shoved the bottle into the Demon Lord's hand, grinning and waving.
The Demon Lord smiled again and turned to leave.
Once outside the city, his figure suddenly disappeared on the road.
In the sky, a black light streaked across the horizon like a shooting star, flying northward.
The trolls headed north.
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Meanwhile, in the city of Chu.
As a procession of carriages slowly passed through the city gate, the curtain of the carriage was slightly lifted, revealing Hua Cheng's handsome face as he curiously gazed at the exquisite storefronts on both sides of the street.
He was also fascinated by the methods used by some street vendors to sell Gu worms.
"Wow, this place is even more lively than Lanjiang City!"
Hua Cheng turned around and spoke to Leng Ruxue and Hua Zhu inside the carriage.
As the two were chatting, seeing his appearance, Leng Ruxue smiled and said, "This is Chu Wang City, where the King of Chu Nan lives. Naturally, it is several times more prosperous than Lanjiang City."
Lanjiang Prefecture is a border prefecture, while the Chu Nan Prince's Mansion is located in the heart of the Great Wei, a vital transportation route between the north and south of the Great Wei, with countless caravans passing through; in addition, the plains here are vast and the soil is fertile, so this place is naturally much more prosperous than Lanjiang Prefecture.
"Are we going to live here from now on?" Hua Cheng looked out of the car again, everything here seemed new and exciting to him.
"Let's stay here for now." Hua Zhu also pulled back the curtain on the other side of the carriage, chatting with Leng Ruxue while gazing at the scenery outside.
The streets were filled with noise, and the wide city roads were wide enough to accommodate six large carriages traveling side by side.
The Chu King's City was quite large. The Leng family's residence was in the north of the city. They entered the city from the south and had to cross the entire Chu King's City to reach it.
It was noon, and although it wasn't summer yet, the sun was already quite scorching.
Leng Ruxue glanced at the position of the sun and told the driver to leave the caravan and find a place to stop, rest, and eat.
Now that they have entered the Chu King's City, the family stewards will manage the caravan, and they do not need to accompany them all the time.
"Yes, miss."
After the coachman finished communicating, he turned the carriage around and left the group, arriving at a tall restaurant. This was a restaurant run by a prominent family in the city, and it was also one of the tallest buildings in the city.
The restaurant's high-rise building features a pavilion-style design, allowing diners to enjoy the city views while eating, making it a popular spot for many family members.
Hua Zhu and the other two sat down in a corner pavilion. The location wasn't ideal, but it still offered a good view.
In the northeast corner next door was a large pavilion, filled with countless delicacies on jade platters, where a group of elegantly dressed men and women gathered, their lively chatter reaching Leng Ruxue and her group's table.
Hua Zhu carried two knives on his back and ate silently.
Hua Cheng, however, glanced over there discreetly and muttered to himself, "The front lines are in such a state, yet these people are having a great time back there."
"Don't talk too much, just eat your food." Leng Ruxue gently patted Hua Cheng's head with her chopsticks.
There are two pavilions, one lively and cheerful, the other for quiet dining.
Suddenly, the shadow of the pavilion disappeared without a trace, and the azure sky turned gloomy out of nowhere.
People eating around looked up at the sky with curiosity, and the men and women in the pavilion next door stopped their merriment and exclaimed in surprise!
"Good heavens! Look, what's that in the sky?"
A young man exclaimed, and everyone's eyes turned to the sky.
The once clear and azure sky was rapidly changing color!
A thick layer of black substance drifted in the sky, appearing both distant and intimately close. It was as ethereal as smoke and clouds, yet unlike dark clouds, its appearance utterly eerie!
More and more people noticed the changes in the sky and looked up in alarm.
Deep within the Chu King's mansion, an elderly man with white hair leaped into the air to investigate. But no matter how high he flew, the strange substance remained above him; only when he was exhausted and could no longer ascend did he slowly descend, warily guarding against any further developments.
"Sister, what's going on?" Hua Cheng was young and fearless, only feeling curious. "This Chu King City is really special. Do they often have these kinds of novelties?"
Leng Ruxue and Hua Zhu, sitting next to them, were not so relaxed.
Leng Ruxue, in particular, hurriedly instructed the groom waiting nearby to go to the family's residence and invite a Bone Forging Realm martial artist from the Leng family to come over.
Hua Zhu was in slightly better condition, but her face still held a hint of seriousness. Her lips moved silently, and the two mantises that had been dozing on her shoulder suddenly awoke, their dark eyes fixed on the sky.
After a while, the strange phenomenon in the sky not only did not dissipate, but began to change instead.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the black substance spread and spun, and gradually, half of it turned white, and a rough outline of a tai chi symbol slowly emerged.
The outline then quickly became clear and was presented clearly to everyone.
"It's a Yin-Yang symbol!"
Exclamations of surprise rang out from all the streets, and people in the restaurants rushed to the upper floors, some standing aside, others staring at the sky with their mouths agape in awe.
The Yin-Yang diagram silently enveloped the entire Chu King City, covering an area of hundreds of miles!
At this moment, no one noticed that the exact location at the very center of the Yin-Yang diagram, corresponding to the ground, was Zhang Ping's residence.
[The following chapter was targeted; don't ask who.]
Using the phrase "two older sisters" is enough to kill me instantly; even normal cultivation without any abnormalities is enough to kill me.
[The protagonist stands up and stretches; all of this should be highlighted in red.]
I won't say who's targeting me.