NovelSearch #2027 - People with a heart
#2027 - People with a heart
Immortal Yongheng was not surprised by Qu Jianlei's question. Although Hongyeling had a generally good reputation, they were not easy to deal with.
They dared to fight with the deacons of the Cultivator Alliance, and the Zhongzhou True Immortal Duan Bowen who was present at the scene was also captured.
A while ago, there was news that the immortal Xiaoyao, who had been missing for several years, appeared. It was said that he had been detained in Hongye Ridge.
There are also rumors that if it weren't for the invasion of the demons, the Immortal Xiaoyao would never have appeared alive.
Even Hongyeling basically didn't buy into the observer sent by Zhongzhou.
Immortal Yongheng really had no doubt that Lord Qu Ling dared to attack the people in the City Lord's Mansion - the worst that could happen was that he would return to Dongsheng.
He smiled and shook his head, "There will be no conflict. Meeting you in Daye City is essentially the same as meeting a stowaway."
"Haha," Qu Jianlei smiled nonchalantly, "If they capture me, it would be like capturing a stowaway."
"This..." Immortal Yongheng's expression changed slightly, and after thinking for a while, he nodded, "They really can do it."
"Then just reject it. What if you send us to the Star Palace? As long as you are willing to continue to support the Five Friends Alliance..."
This is the reason why he is fearless. He is definitely concerned about the threat from the City Lord's Mansion, but he is not particularly afraid of it.
As long as Hongye Ridge does not let them down and is willing to help the Five Friends Alliance, the Star Palace... will not be able to do anything to them.
The partners have too much hard currency in their hands, and Zhongzhou cannot possibly offend them to death.
In the past, Immortal Yongheng had always tried his best to conceal the existence of the manor in order to show his sincerity in cooperation.
It’s the same now - since you’re worried about the danger, I’ll take it.
"That's not necessary," Qu Jianlei smiled and shook his head, "I really don't believe they dare to do it."
It's not that he doesn't believe in the other party's courage, but he is really not afraid of the other party taking action. However, as a human being, there is no need to be too confident.
Immortal Yongheng had not lived in vain at his age, and he immediately realized the other party's true intention.
It would be better if fewer people came, so that the other party would not be "motivated to kill". He did not want to make the relationship with the people of Zhongzhou too strained.
Three days later, the Immortal Yongheng's residence on the outskirts of Daye City received a report from Kun Xiu Jindan.
Lord Qu Ling was waiting for Lord Huo Jiujian to arrive in a small town six thousand kilometers away from Daye City.
He did not request a certain number of people to come, but specified that City Lord Huo must come in person.
Lord Jiujian looked at the Immortal Yongheng in front of him and asked calmly, "You asked me to see you... What if I don't go?"
"The other party didn't say anything," the Five Friends Alliance leader replied calmly, "Anyway, I got the message across."
"Haha, you are quite ambitious," City Lord Huo smiled indifferently and asked calmly, "Are you going?"
"That depends on what the city lord wants," Immortal Yongheng still had no expression on his face, "It doesn't matter whether I go or not."
"Then let's go together," Huo Jiujian nodded slightly, and then asked, "Is it okay for me to bring a guard with me?"
The other party designated a location, obviously not wanting to cause trouble. It was not appropriate for him to display his support on this trip, but it was necessary to bring a guard.
"He didn't say that I can't bring it," Immortal Yongheng answered calmly, "I think it's okay."
City Lord Huo only brought his personal servant with him, but some well-informed people knew that this servant was older than the city lord.
The flying boat landed on the top of a hill outside the town, and City Lord Huo immediately saw a man and a woman halfway up the mountain.
He had also heard of what Lord Qu Ling looked like, and he greeted him with a smile as he walked forward.
"I have long heard of the great name of Lord Qu Ling. I am finally fortunate enough to meet him. May I know what his name is?"
People in Zhongzhou still attach relatively more importance to etiquette, and usually a ceremony is performed at the beginning of a meeting.
The one who came with Qu Jianlei was Jia Shuiqing. She did not show up in public when she dealt with Immortal Wuyou in the past.
Old Mrs. Jia is not particularly famous in Dongsheng, but City Lord Huo actually knows her, which shows that she has done her homework.
After the two sides exchanged pleasantries, Qu Jianlei got straight to the point and said, "I heard that City Lord Huo was in a hurry to contact Hongye Ridge. I wonder what it is about?"
Huo Jiujian hesitated for two or three seconds, then smiled slightly, "Master Qu Ling, you shouldn't be in Zhongzhou."
"That's really boring," Qu Jianlei said calmly, "I have a lot of things to do. How about... we talk about it another day?"
"Okay, I haven't finished talking yet," City Lord Huo smiled again, "I'm overjoyed that you showed up. Daye City is saved!"
"Forgive me for being rude," Qu Jianlei coughed lightly, "City Lord Huo, the demons are wreaking havoc, I hope to communicate simply and efficiently."
This statement is somewhat sarcastic - at this critical juncture, can you please stop speaking in official language?
But in fact, the way he spoke seemed to dominate the rhythm and direction of the conversation.
However, Huo Jiujian didn't care. Not only was he a Nascent Soul True Immortal, he was also a qualified city lord. He wouldn't care about these little tricks.
He took the opportunity to fight back and attack at the same time, "This is what I wanted to say, Lord Qu Ling. The demons are rampant, and it is time for Hongye Ling to show his prowess."
Qu Jianlei frowned slightly, "City Lord Huo, please be more efficient!"
"Laser weapons," Huo Jiujian said directly, "Zhongzhou needs a large number of laser weapons, and we have enough spirit stones."
This statement was an allusion to the fact that Dongsheng was short of spirit stones. As expected, this person was quite well-informed.
Qu Jianlei shook his head slightly. "City Lord Huo should know how much the detector sells for... You don't really think we are short of spirit stones, do you?"
"Then tell me what you want," Huo Jiujian was really happy, "As long as you dare to say it... Well, except for the out-of-body skills!"
"Haha," Qu Jianlei laughed, and after a pause, he said, "I came here this time to explain one thing..."
He raised his hand and pointed at the Immortal Yongheng, "The Five Friends Alliance is my partner in Hongye Ridge. If City Lord Huo is alright, I will leave."
Huo Jiujian was definitely a well-informed man. He couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this. Is he so ostentatious?
Immortal Yongheng lowered his head and said nothing, but his heart was in turmoil: This time, the bet was finally right!
"Wait a moment," the servant boy actually spoke, with a hint of anger in his clear eyes, "Wait until the city lord finishes speaking."
"Huh?" Jia Shuiqing frowned upon hearing this, "City Lord Huo, your management level is really poor!"
"You!" The servant boy glared at her, his eyes seemed to be spewing fire.
"You asked for it," Jia Shuiqing looked at him calmly, "If you don't accept it, why don't you fight me to the death?"
The Hongyeling team has experienced enough battles, and almost everyone has a vague aura of evil.
Jia Shuiqing didn't mind a life-and-death duel with the other party. She didn't underestimate the cultivators, but she had a strong enough trump card.
And the boss also said that the other party would not dare to act rashly - "Even if they want to be ruthless, they have to get rid of me first!"
In other words, of all the members of the team, the boss is most likely to be in danger.
Until Lord Qu Ling is dealt with, everyone else is safe.
The servant was about to say something, but Huo Jiujian coughed and said, "Okay, this is the place to talk about business. Lord Qu Ling, are you interested in coming to Zhongzhou?"
Qu Jianlei answered straightforwardly, "I'm in Zhongzhou now."
City Lord Huo replied, "I mean to settle down. The entire Hongyeling team can come... If you have any requests, just ask."
Qu Jianlei smiled indifferently, "You are not the first one to say this, Daoist friend Zhiyuan also said something similar."
"Him?" City Lord Huo moved his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he smiled faintly, "He has a high status."
Zhiyuan Zhenxian is a serious member of the Star Palace, but in the palace, he is also an ordinary manager of insignificant status.
Compared with the people outside the palace, his status is respected, but compared with City Lord Huo... he has no foundation of his own!
"Look down on him?" Qu Jianlei smiled, "I want an independent fourth-level peak spiritual vein, can you give it to me?"
"An independent fourth-order spiritual vein..." City Lord Huo's face darkened when he heard this, "Lord Qu Ling, I didn't offend you!"
As the city lord, he holds real power and has the final say in his own territory, so he can be regarded as a local lord.
Only this independent fourth-level spiritual vein is not something he has the power to dispose of, and it must be handed over to the Star Palace for management and distribution.
This is the case for ordinary fourth-level spirit veins, let alone peak fourth-level ones.
"That's ridiculous," Qu Jianlei replied calmly, "It was you who suggested that I come to Zhongzhou and asked me to make the conditions!"
"I didn't propose any Qigong techniques. What's going on? My people want to come to Zhongzhou... and have to share the fourth-level spiritual vein with others?"
"I'm just confused. How dare you, with nothing at all, ask Hongyeling to cooperate with you?"
Huo Jiu was stunned for a full minute before he burst into laughter, "Okay, he is indeed a good partner!"
Then his face straightened, "I admit that I underestimated you before. It's the damn arrogance of the cultivators in Zhongzhou..."
"How about this," he raised his hand and released a dozen jade slips, "They are all Nascent Soul techniques. Consider them my apology, okay?"
Qu Jianlei smiled and said nothing, Jia Shuiqing took the initiative to step forward and after checking it, a look of obvious surprise appeared on his face.
"Boss, there are three sets that are repeated."
There are more than ten sets of exercises, but only three are repeated... Qu Jianlei nodded slightly.
"City Lord Huo is indeed a thoughtful person, but I am surprised that he would be so happy earlier... Isn't it good?"
This time, it was Huo Jiujian's turn to remain silent. After a while, he asked, "Excuse me, Fellow Daoist Qu, how many Taoist companions do you have?"
Qu Jianlei calmly asked, "Is this the answer you gave me?"
"Sorry, that's not the case," City Lord Huo replied in a deep voice, "but I have to consider explaining to all parties what they are doing, so I can't be happy about it."
Everyone laughed at him. As the mayor of a first-tier city, he was so irresponsible that he had to think twice before doing anything.
But doesn't he want to? He also wants to be like Qu Lingzhu, making decisions on his own, but the problem is that he really can't do it.
It’s not that I don’t want to do it, but I just can’t.
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