Chapter 72 Ruan Xiuxiu: I think these rumors are enough for me to defeat Song Fanjing!
As the demon palace of the entire Black Mountain collapsed, the demons were killed and fled in disarray.
Many of the five hundred soldiers brought by Song Chai Xin were also killed or wounded.

Even Xie An, Xie Qiaoke, Cui Chan and other prefecture-level free and easy realm masters who came from the prefecture city, although they all looked calm, in fact, only they themselves knew how much vital energy was lost in their bodies.

At this moment,
The battle of "Settling in Black Mountain" came to an end.

The soldiers were constantly searching in the demon caves.

What kind of monster corpses and foundation-building medicine?
All were messed up.

There were even more than a dozen kinds of precious innate spiritual materials that were turned out from the residences of the leaders of the four demon palaces.

Blackwinged Snake Fruit, Obsidian Jade Dew Flower, Green Dark Wood
There are countless types of natural treasures.

But each state capital basically has its own "specialties" that are unique to each place.

For example, Wutong Mansion.

In this remote area of ​​the northern border, there are a total of 176 kinds of innate-level spiritual materials that have been recorded over the past few hundred years, covering the three levels of elixirs: "Vajra", "Huangting", and "Xiaoyao".

Almost every practitioner under the jurisdiction of Aquarius State has a copy of "Aquarius State Pharmacology".

In addition, there are many great innate warriors, all of whom are gifted and intelligent.

Naturally, he was very familiar with the patterns and introductions of more than a hundred kinds of medicinal herbs and had memorized them by heart.

And after the detailed harvest was collected, Song Chaixin was asked to make a rough estimate.

If these dozen or so innate-grade medicinal herbs were supplied to the city's medicine shops in exchange, it is estimated that they could be exchanged for three to five 'Huangting Realm' pills!

Even though the entire Black Mountain Four Demon Mansion could only collect a dozen innate medicines, most of them were Vajra and Huangting.

But you have to understand that wild boars cannot eat fine bran.

Ever since the Empress Da Zhao "expelled the Tartars and restored human order" decades ago, the demons are no longer "higher than the three dukes, and superior to others".

After the situation became hopeless, most of the powerful forces either crossed the river south and left the northwest.

They were expelled outside the Great Wall to suppress demons, which is the "Northwest Wasteland" to the north of the Black Mountain.

Although, the distance between Black Mountain and the Northwestern Wasteland is closer than the Great Wall that Suppresses Monsters.

But after passing this mountain, go further.

However, there is a bottomless "sky abyss" that stretches between the two places, like a natural defense line, extending almost all the way to the Great Wall that suppresses monsters.

Although the diameter is only a hundred feet, even a warrior at the Great Innate Realm who does not have any means of flying or staying in the air for a short period of time can find a way to cross it.

But once you set foot on it, it is forbidden to use any martial arts or magic. Even a great practitioner of the fourth step will fall to the ground without leaving any trace if he wants to cross it.

Therefore, from ancient times to the present, no one has ever heard of anyone being able to cross the 'Black Mountain Abyss' from the 'Black Mountain City' to the Northwest Desert.

How could the demons living in such a "poor mountain and bad water" have any great origins?

If they dug up any wild herbs that had some effects, they would chew and swallow them directly, turning them into cultivation, just like a cow chewing a peony.

It was later on, when he colluded with some people in Black Mountain City and exchanged medicinal herbs for elixirs, which was more efficient, that he tasted the sweetness.

With the arrival of Song Chaixin during this period, there was a "supply shortage" in the mountains.

Those elixirs, which were in limited supply in the past, had probably already been eaten by the few Xiaoyao Realm demons who had just died.

So being able to find these gains is already a lot.

"Put these dozen or so innate-level precious medicines in the account, and divide them into four portions after entering the city."

"Send one copy to Ruan Xiuxiu, the head of the Demon Hunting Division of the garrison."

"The other three will be given to Cui Chan of Yunluan Mountain, Xie An of the Xie family, and Uncle Xie who is beside me."

Song Chaixin called Chen Zhao over and gave him instructions.

After finishing speaking, he said:

"As for the medicinal materials for building the foundation all over the mountain, the bones, blood, and parts of the monsters that can be used as medicine..."

"Then let the warriors who participated in the fight count their heads and distribute the spoils among themselves. Moreover, it does not need to be counted as tax!"

All over the mountains and plains, all the military departments, government offices, and warriors from the Black Mountain City’s martial arts street were forced to come due to the situation.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief when I heard this.

The big heads were distributed to those big guys who had put in a lot of effort in fighting with the top monsters, and they had no objection.

But if the lower class doesn't even have the right to drink a mouthful of soup.
Then all the hard work would be in vain.

Fortunately, the town guard has not completely regarded the people under him as "consumables".

Compared to those greedy people who wish to concentrate all resources on themselves so as to provide themselves with the defense of breaking through to a higher level,
This person can be considered an extremely rare and clear stream!
Word spread,

The response was mixed.

"You and I are from the same family. You can take these things and use them to improve your cultivation and bring honor to the Xie family. They are more important than anything else. You don't have to give them to me." Xie An looked at the medicinal plants, hesitated for a moment, and still shook his head.

Song Chai Xin sent an urgent letter over an 800-mile distance. The Xie family, who had placed a heavy bet on him, had already surpassed Yunluan Mountain and arrived at Heishan City a day ago. The leader was Xie An.

"I am too old to break through the third step. Sir, you might as well keep it for yourself. It is better than wasting it on a rotten body." Xie Qiaoke shook his head.

Xie Qiao Ke was sent by Xie Qiao Xuan. Now he has one foot in the coffin. It is unlikely that he will see the third step in his lifetime. It would be a waste of time to ask for these herbs.

As for Xie An, Xie Qiaoxuan had reminded him before he came that Song Chaixin should be the first priority in everything in Black Mountain City, so even though a few innate-grade medicinal herbs were quite tempting, he was still able to hold back.

It is understandable that the two of them evaded and refused.

As for Cui Chan.

"In that case, I will be honored to refuse it." The chief of the Demon Locking Forest on the mountain accepted the gift with a clear conscience.

It is only natural to get rewards after working hard, why wouldn't he want it?

As for Ruan Xiuxiu, she was originally standing behind Song Chaixin.

When the girl heard about the post-war distribution and that Song Chaixin had not left her a share, she frowned slightly and muttered to herself like a little woman:

"You gave everything to others, why do you want nothing when it comes to you?"

"Even if you can earn some money as a garrison commander, the great medicinal materials are all rare. Even three or five plants can be exchanged for a Huangting Great Pill. After refining, it can provide nearly a year's worth of skills."

"You are so stupid. You gave everything to others and didn't even take a little for yourself."

She poked Song Chaixin's shoulder blade, but then pretended to realize that now in Heishan City, more than one person didn't recognize her.

Noticed Cui Chan's 'slightly surprised' look.

Ruan Xiuxiu's face turned red, as if her secrets had been exposed.

So he tried to cover it up, pretending that nothing had happened, and then he put his hands behind his back and coughed lightly:
"I didn't contribute much anyway, so I won't accept any reward without merit. You can take my share."

She muttered quietly, turned around and wanted to leave as if nothing had happened. As the head of the Demon Hunting Department, she monitored the battlefield and cleared out any fish that had slipped through the net.

But in fact, her behavior is somewhat obvious and she does not conceal it.

Ruan Xiuxiu did not forget that Cui Chan was the Young Palace Master's number one supporter.

What is Song Chai Xin?
So is he!
Both of them were interested in that person, but according to her observation, the former was never taken seriously.

As for Song Chaixin, although they were both women, Ruan Xiuxiu always felt that Song Fanjing was not as interested in her as she was, and her feelings were not as passionate and firm as hers. But at least, there was still some chance.

She wanted to get promoted, and she had already taken a risk and tried it once in the carriage of Xie Mansion on the way to Montenegro.

And that time, she won the bet. Song Chaixin was not as innocent as she thought. But Song Fanjing went to Xuanqing Lake and fished the boy out.

The first one to arrive arrived too early and became the last one, so she couldn't get over it no matter what.

If possible, Ruan Xiuxiu would certainly want to have Song Chaixin all to herself.

Her competitive heart was so angry that she almost died when she thought about her relationship with Song Chaixin and the fact that she had to look at Song Fanjing's face.

So she played a little trick.

really,

Cui Chan seemed to have discovered something and followed in a few steps:
"Junior sister, you and..."

He looked in the direction of Song Chaixin and was greatly shocked. At the same time, a connection suddenly came to his mind, and he understood why Ruan Xiuxiu was the eighth-grade leader of the Black Mountain Demon Hunting Division!

Simultaneously,

He also remembered the last time, when Ruan Xiuxiu came back from her training in the mountains, she suddenly sighed in front of him and said that she understood him. What did that mean?
"So they have been together since then?" Cui Chan turned around suddenly and looked at Song Chaixin who acted as if nothing had happened, and couldn't help but click his tongue.

Good means.

Although Ruan Xiuxiu is not as dazzling as Song Fanjing,
However, he is the successor of the 'authentic sword', the number two figure in Yunluan Mountain in the future, and the dream that many young and energetic warriors in Yunluan long for but cannot achieve!

Just like that, someone got there first? !
"Senior Brother Cui, don't talk nonsense." Ruan Xiuxiu shook her head in panic, looking at the Yunluan disciples who followed Cui Chan down the mountain. They began to look between her and Song Chaixin and whispered to each other.

Suddenly, his face flushed, and he even stammered, trying to change the subject:
"Aren't you from Wutong Prefecture? I heard that your parents spent a lot of effort to get you to join Yunluan Martial Arts School and practice in Yunluan Mountain. Now that you have achieved the Free and Easy Realm, why don't you go home to visit?"

Seeing Ruan Xiuxiu with her hands behind her back and her head down, twirling her fingers in her sleeves, the majesty of her demon-hunting uniform was gone, and she was like a girl next door, with love in her heart.

Cui Chan felt depressed for a moment and didn't know what to say.

Although he let go of the past.

But he still felt awkward facing Song Chaixin all the time.

Seeing Ruan Xiuxiu, the "little sister" he had watched grow up, being lured away by a big bad wolf, Song Chaixin, who had once stepped on his face,
It’s still hard to let it go completely. It feels awkward no matter how I look at it!

But in the end, Cui Chan chose to respect Ruan Xiuxiu's wishes:
"Yes, I haven't been home for several years. Now that I have reached the Free and Easy Realm and opened up the Yunluan branch in Black Mountain, I have made some achievements. It is a good time for me to go back and take a look."

"Now that we have cleared up the Black Mountain monster disaster, this place is relatively peaceful. I will go back and deal with the matters related to opening a martial arts school and see if I can move my family elders to Black Mountain before the Young Palace Master's 'Yuan Dan' ceremony."

He pretended to agree with Ruan Xiuxiu and told her everything, but what he said was all true.

Cui Chan's filial piety is known to everyone in Yunluan Mountain.

He went up the mountain when he was a teenager, and it has been ten years now. It was his parents and relatives who carried him to Yunluan Mountain step by step. Otherwise, he would not have been able to enter the Demon Locking Forest today.

As the saying goes, "If you don't return to your hometown when you are rich and powerful, it is like walking in fine clothes at night." When he talked about his family, his brows were filled with joy.

only,
The disciples of Yunluan Mountain in the back gathered in groups of three or five, and spread the news from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, until they sorted out the situation, both openly and covertly.

Especially the "words" that Song Chaixin himself neglected.

In the garrison, at the location of Ruan Xiuxiu, head of the Demon Hunting Division!
They live together, how could there not be something fishy going on?
Who can believe it!

I think we just need to wait for Song Fanjing's 'Yuan Dan' ceremony to begin.
The unclear relationship between Ruan Xiuxiu and Song Chaixin will spread among the authentic sects.

And this is also Ruan Xiuxiu's vague little thought.

If these 'rumors'.
Once it gets to the ears of the young palace master!

So, can she still accept Song Chaixin?

When this garrison commander was in a state of dismay.

Isn't it the best time for her, the 'virtuous wife' who has always been by his side and never left him, to go up and comfort him, take the opportunity to break into his heart and replace the shadow that once existed in 'Xuanqing Lake'? !
Ruan Xiuxiu said,

Everything is under control!
As the Montenegrin troops performed their duties and everything was done, they were about to turn back.

Song Chaixin, who had condensed the 'Demon-Hunting Spirit Body', looked towards the 'Black Mountain Abyss' beyond the Black Mountain in the distance for no apparent reason before leaving.

Just this one glance,
The interior and exterior of Heishan City were supposed to be where "the blue sky can be seen after the clouds have parted".

But suddenly, in the distance, above the bottomless abyss that separated the "Northwest Wasteland" from the Dazhao Aquarius State, he saw "a gloomy atmosphere that seemed to cover the sky"!
It forms a sharp contrast with the Black Mountain City area!
When the demon hunting energy was not strong enough,
Song Chaixin could only see a little clue.

But as he broke through his spiritual body and his aptitude improved, his ability to observe qi was no longer the same as before.
This scene,
He was almost so frightened that he couldn't even maintain his calm!

Instinctively told him,
Even if ten great demons with piles of corpses, such as Gu Hua, were added together, they would probably not be able to compare to that terrifying 'dusk energy'!
"What is hidden beneath this abyss?" Song Chaixin's heart skipped a beat.

"What's wrong with you?" Ruan Xiuxiu was a little curious.

"Nothing." Even though he had something on his mind, Song Chaixin chose to bury it deep in his heart and not tell anyone about it.

Carrying this secret, he returned all the way to Black Mountain City.

Until entering the city,

He still turned his head and took a fixed look at the dark scene in the distance that only he could see.

Then, ignore it.

after all
This kind of great terror and great secret was still too far away from him after all.

otherwise,

How to separate 'Da Zhao' and 'demons'?
You must know that the abyss.
But it’s a place where even the fourth step can’t be seen!

It's totally unrelated to him being the defender of a small town!
But Song Chaixin would never have thought that
In a very short time, he will comprehend the most hidden "big secret" of Black Mountain.

because of him,
can see!
at the same time,

Just after returning triumphantly, Song Chaixin received an invitation from Pei Fangchan, the owner of Shaoyang Martial Arts School on Yanwu Street, saying that there was a big shot behind the scenes who wanted him to support him and wanted to meet him.

Originally, Song Chaixin didn't think much about it.

But when he stepped into the tea room of Shaoyang Martial Arts School.
He then saw two figures that could indeed be described as 'familiar'.

The former governor was Bai Qiuyi.

and also
Jiang Yi, who came from Shenjing, was once entrusted by Lu Miaomiao, the leader of "Changlefang", with a message.

Suddenly, Song Chaixin narrowed his eyes.

but,

The old man Bai Qiuyi, who looked amiable and as kind as a spring breeze, was still smiling without any hostility at all.

It was as if the destruction of the Wutong Mansion, which he had run for more than ten years, did not cause him any hostility.

Bai Qiuyi just waved his hand, pointed to the seat, and said:
"sit."

"take it easy."

"Just catching up on the past."

(End of this chapter)