Chapter 158 157. Fraudulently convicting Zhu Yaluan and placing her under house arrest, Liu Qingmei becomes suspicious! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Ning Mu's expression turned cold.

Admittedly, he had to admit that the other party was right.

If Liu Qingmei's strength is still at the early stage of Grandmaster level, she can indeed destroy Ningyang Village by using human wave tactics!
After all, there are not many people in Ningyang Village who can fight.

The hundreds of disaster victims who followed were almost all ordinary people who had not practiced cultivation.

But it's different now.

Liu Qingmei is not only not a minor master, but her cultivation is astonishing, and she is a powerful person in the realm of true person!
And there is Liuli, who is half a step into the Divine Yuan realm and is about to enter the Divine Yuan realm!

Strictly speaking, she is a quasi-real person.

Even after adding the system cultivation points, after the advancement, his strength will probably be much higher than Liu Qingmei!
Apart from this, he also has inner cultivation.

In addition, there is Yang Yanqiu who is in the Neiying Realm, and Wei Youqing, the chief academic officer of the academy, who is behind him.

What do they fill it with?

Ah.

Ning Mu sneered, raised his gun, and stabbed straight at Wu Yuxiao.

Although Wu Yuxiao is the young leader of Yunxiao Village, his strength is more than one level lower than Ning Mu's. How can he withstand this extremely swift and angry shot?
scare!
Instantly.

Wu Yuxiao's face turned pale.

Facing this shot, even though he had several people protecting him, he still felt that he had no way to avoid it.

This feeling... is like being locked.

No matter how he dodged, the final result was already clear in his mind!

There is no other way except death!
"How dare you, Shuzi!"

"Xiao'er, be careful!"

And just as Ning Mu drew his gun.

Above the village gate.

Zhu Yaluan, who was commanding the battle from the center, looked drastically changed.

This sudden change of situation left her with no time to react.

When Ning Mu appeared on the scene riding on the old driver, she realized that the main force of Ningyang Mountain had appeared.

It is indeed a strange beast.

In just one encounter, more than a dozen people were lost.

And then, the appearance of Liu Qingmei, Liuli and Yang Yanqiu shocked her completely!

What kind of strength is this?
With just a flick of his sleeve and a wave of his whisk, a large number of people fell down like cutting leeks. Although most of them were not seriously injured, their strength was truly terrifying!
It can be called a human weapon!

There is absolutely no way I can do it!
Just as Zhu Yaluan was shocked and realized that he had underestimated the strength of the Ningyang village.

The next moment, she noticed that Liu Qingmei, with a sword, killed all the troops under Yunxiao Village directly, and a bloody path appeared before her eyes.

Zhu Yaluan's heart sank.

This person is probably the former lady of Cangjian Villa, Liu Qingmei!
But this strength is far beyond my own.

Definitely not a grandmaster!

But now that things have come to this, there is little time left for her to consider the consequences.

She must take action personally, otherwise Yunxiao Village will suffer heavy losses.

Even the Eighth Master, who had reached the perfection of Inner Ying Realm, was killed by this woman's sword without even a chance to dodge.

You know, that’s a warrior who has reached perfection in the Inner Perfection Realm and is about to enter the state of sitting meditation to become a master!
Just one encounter, and it’s gone?
Could it be that Liu Qingmei has been hiding her abilities all this time and only showed them now?

This is at least the Divine Yuan Realm!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yaluan immediately took off into the air and rushed towards Liu Qingmei.

But before she could meet Liu Qingmei face to face.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that there were complications where his son Wu Yuxiao was!

The young man riding the strange beast pointed his spear straight forward, obviously intending to take his son's life!

scare!
Zhu Yaluan was very anxious.

"Xiao'er, be careful!"

His figure turned rapidly in the air, not caring about the lives of the minions on the training ground, and rushed towards Wu Yuxiao, shouting at him loudly while mobilizing all his strength.

The powerful power of cultivation surged within her body.

Quick steps.

But she was too far away to stop Ning Mu's gun.

Almost subconsciously.

She raised the whip in her hand and chopped at the fiery red spear that was extremely dazzling in the night.

A stream of air that was almost condensed into substance emanated from under her whip.

Qiang~
When the airflow collided with the Wanjun Flame Dragon Spear, a crisp cry was made.

Ning Mu's eyes changed.

The force of the spear in his hand slowed down slightly, and it deflected directly and pierced diagonally into Wu Yuxiao's right shoulder blade.

His strength is also not weak.

Although Zhu Yaluan attacked with anger using the power of a master, at such a long distance, the seemingly swift blow did not cause much delay when it landed on the tip of the gun.

But if it were an ordinary person, a blow from Zhu Yaluan's whip would be enough to take his life!

"Ah...bastard!"

Wu Yuxiao, who was extremely terrified, was awakened by the severe pain. He covered the wound with his hands, his face flashing with fear and grievance, and he quickly shrank into the crowd.

"How dare you! How dare you hurt my son!"

Seeing that the spear still pierced Wu Yuxiao's shoulder, and from Zhu Yaluan's point of view, it was almost at the heart position, her face suddenly changed drastically, and she was filled with shock and anger!
She only has this one son!
This is the only flesh and blood left by my husband!

He had just turned nineteen, at the prime of his life, yet he had not married or had children, and had not experienced this beautiful country. Was he going to fail here?
With an angry shout, Zhu Yaluan's eyes were bloodshot and he urged his cultivation again.

The whole person came like the wind.

The next moment, she suddenly flicked her sleeves, pushed away everyone in front of Wu Yuxiao, and then personally supported him.

"Xiao'er!"

"How about it!"

Seeing that the wound was only on the shoulder blade, Zhu Yaluan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

at the same time.

Liu Qingmei, who had killed her way through the parade grounds with an imposing and murderous aura, also followed closely behind Zhu Yaluan.

Just after asking two questions, before he could react, Zhu Yaluan's expression suddenly changed.

Look down.

I saw a sword handle on her shoulder, which was emitting cold light, with blood stains still dripping and surrounded by purple light.

"If you surrender, I will spare your life. If you resist, I will uproot Yunxiao Village!"

Liu Qingmei's cold voice entered Zhu Yaluan's ears.

Zhu Yaluan's expression froze and his face turned ashen. He swung his hand and tied the long whip around his waist. Then he asked someone to support Wu Yuxiao and turned around to look at Liu Qingmei.

"You are not a Grandmaster!"

"Divine Origin Realm?"

"This weapon... is it of Heavenly rank?"

Zhu Yaluan stared at Liu Qingmei closely, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise and deep fear.

According to the strength displayed by Liu Qingmei, it is definitely not just a simple success in the Divine Yuan Realm. Her skills and weapons are probably also extraordinary.

Therefore, Zhu Yaluan stared at the sword with purple light on his shoulder.

Liu Qingmei raised her eyebrows slightly with a hint of smile on her lips.

And paid no attention to Zhu Yaluan.

Instead, she turned her gaze to Ning Mu and asked with concern, "Husband, are you okay?"

Ning Mu put away his gun, glanced at Zhu Yaluan, and was quite surprised. He nodded to Liu Qingmei and said, "I'm fine!"

It surprised him that Wu Yuxiao was such a grown man, but his mother looked so young.

I always thought that as a woman who could manage such a large village as Yunxiao Village, she must be heroic, but apart from that, she must be a fierce and ferocious tomboy. But I didn't expect that she was actually a beautiful woman.

Liu Qingmei breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he looked at Zhu Yaluan and said, "Tell your people to stop!"

Zhu Yaluan looked back.

Looking at the training ground under the night sky.

Then, he looked at Liu Qingmei with a strange expression.

In fact, there was no need for her to say anything at this moment, as the people in Yunxiao Village had already been frightened out of their wits.

The eighth leader, who had outstanding strength, perfected the inner realm and was about to become a grandmaster, died under Liu Qingmei's sword just like a leek.

Now, the mother and son of the leader of the village have been captured.

How could they have the courage to resist!
Although the Ningyang Village does not have many people, the combat power that appears are all top masters in the martial arts world, and they even have the help of exotic beasts.

Such strength has far surpassed that of ordinary cottages.

Even an ordinary sect would not be able to withstand such a full-strength fight!
……

【Tip: You have a new task! 】

While escorting Zhu Yaluan and other high-ranking officials of Yunxiao Village to the main hall, Liu Qingmei received a new task.

in the hall.

Bright lights.

Chunzhi took the maids and lit the candles.

Then they retreated one after another.

In the corner of the parade ground under the high platform outside the hall, except for a few people who were cleaning up the corpses, all the invading bandits from Yunxiao Village were captured here. Most of them were seriously injured when Liu Qingmei and Liuli appeared.

The doctors accompanying the injured in Yunxiao Village were so busy that they were sweating profusely and were unable to treat all the patients!

In particular, the young leader Wu Yuxiao, who had a shoulder injury, needed special care, so the manpower was even more stretched!

Zhou Nanbiao, An Xiaoxi, Wang Dalong and others led a group of men to stand guard against these hundreds of bandits. In this battle, Wang Dalong, who was in charge of patrolling the mountains, was seriously injured and had already applied medicine to his wounds.

On the high platform.

Yang Yanqiu, Yuzhan Yuhuan and others were also watching here to guard against any unexpected events.

in the hall.

Sitting on the upper floors of two cottages.

Ning Mu ranks first.

Liu Qingmei and Zhu Yaluan sat on the steps on the left and right.

Below them were the leaders of both villages.

Tong Yuyue, Huang Yutang and others from Ningyang Village.

Zhao Pu, the fifth in command of Yunxiao Village, and Sun Zhengqiang, the leader of the village.

"Master Zhu, we are settled here with no intention of fighting. We only want peace. Master Zhu sent someone to deliver a letter to me a few days ago, but today you took advantage of my unpreparedness and launched a rash attack. What's the reason?" Ning Mu supported his elbow on the armrest, touched his chin, and looked at Zhu Yaluan.

Zhu Yaluan frowned slightly. She knew that she couldn't avenge Lao Liu now.

The strength of Ningyang Village is beyond imagination.

Who would have thought that a small bandit stronghold would have a powerful real person in charge?
And there’s more than one!
Not only was Lao Liu's revenge not avenged, but new hatred was created.

Even Lao Ba failed here.

In Yunxiao Village, over a hundred people died and countless others were seriously injured.

This time, the vitality was seriously damaged.

I can only try to leave first, and then work on it slowly.

"I'm sorry. Some time ago, the sixth leader of my Yunxiao Village died at your hands. Naturally, I have to avenge this great hatred. Now you are the butcher and I am the meat. How to end it? I'll listen to the decision of Village Leader Ning." Zhu Yaluan frowned and looked at Ning Mu. There was a hint of uneasiness in her heroic eyes.

As she spoke, she glanced at Liu Qingmei opposite her.

"Oh, listen to my decision..."

Ning Mu raised his eyebrows, looked at Zhu Yaluan meaningfully, and sneered, saying meaningfully: "Master Zhu is planning to leave the village and connect with the Zhenwu Army, and then kill us for revenge when the Zhenwu Army crosses the border?"

scare!
Zhu Yaluan, who had been calm, was suddenly shocked when he heard the words. He was so scared that he stood up and looked at Ning Mu in shock.

Obviously.

She didn't expect how Ning Mu knew such a confidential matter.
She certainly thought so.

According to the agreement between her and Mi Zhao, the general of the Zhenwu Army of the Chu State, all of this will be reduced to ashes in a year at most. This is why she wants to take over the Gu family and build weapons just for Yunxiao Village!
She needs a large number of weapons and manpower.

Manpower is secondary. In today's world, there is a shortage of everything except refugees.

But weapons and armor are of paramount importance.

Only with sufficient weapons and armor, even the weakest refugees, armed with quick-learning military formation secrets and quick-learning martial arts in the army, can demonstrate a certain level of strength!

In this way, she will have a certain say in future transactions with Mi Zhao of Chu.

It's just such a secretive thing.

Even in Yunxiao Village, no more than five people knew about this. How could Ning Mu, the leader of Ningyang Village, know so much about it!

Seeing Zhu Yaluan's reaction, Ning Mu's smile became even wider.

He knew that he guessed right!
Because just now he saw those guides in the crowd.

The idea that Yunxiao Village was colluding with the Zhenwu Army completely solidified in his mind.

But he was not sure whether Zhu Yaluan's subordinates were carrying her out or whether Zhu Yaluan herself was involved.

And looking at Zhu Yaluan’s reaction at this moment, we can know that the connection with the Zhenwu Army of the Chu State was probably done by Zhu Yaluan himself.

This is also the reason why he did not let Wei Youqing come to the main hall.

If Wei Youqing knew about this, he would probably send a letter to the Jixia Academy immediately.

That would be too boring.

He also wants to use this matter to gain the greatest benefit for Ningyang Village.

"You, how did you know this?!"

"No, are you a spy sent by the Qi government?"

"That's not right. I've asked around. You've always been in the Ye Residence. You shouldn't be a member of the imperial court... Are you from Chu?"

For a moment, Zhu Yaluan’s mind was full of thoughts. She stared at Ning Mu and started to make random guesses.

Even though she was about to be captured, she remained calm and not at all panicked, and even said that she would let Ning Mu make the decision.

But when this matter was exposed, she was completely panicked!
Collaborating with the enemy, spying on the military intelligence of one's own country, and even attempting to overthrow the country, such shocking things, once exposed, will definitely lead to a tsunami-like destruction.

If the news leaks, let the court know.

If the Jixia Academy sends people here, or the Zhenwu Division intervenes, I’m afraid that by then not even a blade of grass on the mountain will die!
Jixia Academy, a holy place for protecting the country.

The Zhenwu Division has an overall overview of all affairs in the martial arts world.

They became bandits, occupied the mountains and became kings, and robbed people on the road. They could turn a blind eye to such minor acts.

But if there is any sign of rebellion, even the slightest intention, they will bring about their extreme revenge!

This is why, although the Great Qi State was established for more than a thousand years and was in a state of decline for hundreds of years, it still has deep roots and stands firm.

Various natural disasters and man-made calamities, all kinds of extortion and levies.

The wealthy families stand high above the heads of common people and exploit them to the utmost, officials are connected with the major clans, aristocratic families in the underworld, parasites in the court, all kinds of shackles are placed on the heads of the people.

The common people at the bottom of society are in danger of survival.

Is there no one who wants to rebel?
There must be some!

However, almost all high-end combat power was taken over by the imperial court.

Even if ordinary people complain and rebel, they are just grasshoppers in autumn and cannot last long!

In the past two years, a large sect that rose rapidly with its doctrines in Nansui Prefecture in the southwest revolted and was suppressed by the court with great force. Now the remnants of this group have fallen apart and are hiding in the mountains at the junction of Qi and Zhou in the southwest, unable to survive.

The Imperial Court's Zhenwu Division has a team that is said to have been stationed near Nansui Prefecture. They may be completely wiped out at any time!

Seeing Zhu Yaluan's reaction, the smile on Ning Mu's face never disappeared.

Liu Qingmei on the opposite side was filled with astonishment.

Obviously, he didn't expect that this would involve such a big event.

How did my husband know that Zhu Yaluan was in contact with the Zhenwu Army of the Chu State?

"It doesn't matter who Ning is."

"I think that the connection between Zhu Village Master and the Zhenwu Army is probably more than just ordinary communication. After all, ordinary communication does not require spying on military intelligence."

Ning Mu raised his eyebrows and continued to increase the stakes, making Zhu Yaluan think that he was familiar with the inside story.

Then he smiled calmly and said, "Actually, my meaning is very simple. Ningyang Village needs to develop, but I have no intention of competing with the other village masters. During this period, I hope that Village Master Zhu will stay in Ningyang Village, and everyone else can go back. Of course, Village Master Zhu can still lead the affairs of the village remotely. Ning will never interfere in the affairs of Yunxiao Village. This is also for self-protection. I believe that Village Master Zhu can understand!"

"Of course, if Village Master Zhu disagrees, then I have no choice but to kill!"

Ning Mu shrugged, then leaned back on the tiger-skin chair, quietly waiting for Zhu Yaluan's decision.

He needs manpower and territory.

It is not impossible to massacre Yunxiao Village.

With Liu Qingmei and Liuli, as well as their own strength, they can now do it. After all, the other party is only a master and is currently under control.

But doing so would inevitably earn him a reputation for ruthlessness, and might also offend the Zhenwu Army of the Chu State, causing big trouble.

Zhu Yaluan was placed under house arrest in Ningyang Village, and his power was suppressed, so he could only remotely control Yunxiao Village.

This way, it will be much gentler.

There might even be a chance in the future to take over Yunxiao Village.

With hundreds of warriors, such a large village, combined with the high-end combat power of Ningyang Village, can completely serve as the foundation for establishing a business!

And at this moment, after hearing Ning Mu’s suggestions for handling the matter.

Liu Qingmei suddenly remembered the task she had just accepted, and immediately opened the system interface silently to check it.

[Task 1: Use the power of a real person to intimidate the leader of Yunxiao Village, Zhu Yaluan, and use the poison pill "Jie Xiu Shi Xin Dan" to control and imprison him until he completely loses his hostility, then you can detoxify him! During the house arrest, you need to persuade him and use him for your own benefit, so as to contribute to the great cause of the host, the chivalrous couple Ning Mu! ]

[Mission successful, reward 2000 cultivation points, 200 companion points! ]

[Quest items: poison pill 'Jie Xiu Shi Xin Dan', antidote 'Huan Xin Dan', big antidote 'Jie Xiu Huan Xin Dan'! ]

Note.
Jie Xiu Shi Xin Dan: It can be used to suppress the target's cultivation, lowering his cultivation by two realms, and every ten days, he will feel the pain of ten thousand swords gnawing at his heart! At the same time, it will make him gradually lose his concern for the person he cares about the most, until he finally shows that he doesn't care about them anymore.

Huanxin Pill: It can relieve the pain of being eaten by thousands of swords within ten days of the above-mentioned pill 'Jiexiu Shixin Pill'!
Jie Xiu Huan Xin Dan: It can completely remove the effect of the above-mentioned pill "Jie Xiu Shi Xin Dan" that reduces cultivation, and restore the mind to normal, but the established mind cannot be restored! (Explanation: After the person the target cares about the most has experienced the effect of Jie Xiu Shi Xin Dan, taking this pill, the target's mind will not be able to return to the past, the mind will be normal, but the usual thoughts cannot be restored!)

When Liu Qingmei saw this task, her eyes lit up.

Subconsciously, she turned her gaze to Ning Mu.

Why is my husband's arrangement so similar to the system task?
But when I think about it carefully, it seems that this is the best way to deal with it at the moment.

It’s not that you can’t kill.

But after killing him, he will have a bad reputation. If he wants to develop and establish a sect in the future, other masters will be in danger when they know about this past. How can they be willing to serve him?
Three people make a tiger. Others will not care whether there is a grudge between them or not.

They only feel that even the martial arts masters can be killed at will, and there is no sense of security at all!

Even the imperial court treats martial artists above the Grandmaster level with great favor.

If it is not a major rebellion, any minor grudges will be easily let go.

But we can't let Zhu Yaluan go either.

After being released, he will sooner or later pose a threat to Ningyang Village.

undoubtedly.

My husband's way of handling it, at least for now, is the best solution!

What a coincidence!

Liu Qingmei laughed in her heart and thought to herself that she was being neurotic.

How could such a magical thing as the system be related to my husband?

I think too much.

Zhu Yaluan's expression suddenly froze, and he stood there in a daze, his face full of emotion, but there was a mixture of anger, resentment, and the grievance of having to submit lingering on that heroic face.

Think about it for a long time.

For the sake of the overall situation, she could only sigh and sit back in her chair in embarrassment and loneliness.

(End of this chapter)