Chapter 91

Before external threats were resolved, internal chaos arose.

Someone nearby was already asking others: "What's going on?"

The man shook his head: "When I arrived, they were already fighting, and I didn't know why."

Compared to the suspicion or questioning of others, Xiao Mo immediately looked Chu Jinglan up and down nervously: "Are you injured?"

Chu Jinglan looked at Xiao Mo, the murderous intent in his eyes faded, and the fierce aura would only be directed towards the enemy, not Xiao Mo.

Chu Jinglan used voice transmission to tell Xiao Mo to be at ease, "I'm fine."

The blood stains on the Dawn Sword had dried up, but Chu Jinglan was in no hurry to put it away. The fight with the demons just now had been very noisy, and it was expected that other people would be attracted. After all, two halls had been destroyed, and no one had deliberately set up barriers to hide it.

Some people did not stay in the City Lord's Mansion. I don't know if it was because of distrust or because they had important matters to tell others. Someone spoke to Chu Jinglan in a cautious tone: "What happened that made you want to kill him?"

Chu Jinglan raised his sword and said calmly: "If he wants to kill me, I will kill him."

The others looked at each other, some still didn't quite believe it, but some thought of the identity of the Yumo demon clan, and suddenly became suspicious and started thinking quickly.

Of course, a skeptical person would not easily believe: "You say it is, so it is?"

Some people also thought: "Is he a demon who wants to stir up a dispute between humans and demons?"

Yue Ming stood beside Chu Jinglan and said, "He is not the kind of person who would kill innocent people. Besides, everyone, ask yourself, even if you wanted to do something dirty, you would have to find a place where there is no one around. Who would kill someone openly under someone's nose and leave room for someone to use as a handle?"

Jun Bushu: "I agree." He told Chu Jinglan, "Did this man leave any message before he died? Can we know why he came to kill you?"

Chu Jinglan: "I don't know."

Yue Ming squatted down and rummaged through the corpse's storage container. The contents were broken and could not be opened. He could not find any clues about his identity. "What kind of tricky killing trick did he use? He knew we had the sect's protective seal. Even if he was at the peak of the Yuanying stage, he might not be able to fight you. If he was not sure, he would just be giving away his life in vain."

Chu Jinglan pointed to the collapsed house and asked him to look at the dark marks on the wood. "The weapons were poisoned and destroyed many magical instruments. They were all assassination moves."

Xiao Mo thought of Fen Xiu. He might have arranged more than one demon in the pagoda this time. His face darkened. "Is this person willing to sacrifice his life just to break your protective seal?"

Chu Jinglan was startled and relayed Xiao Mo's words. After hearing it, the expressions of the others also changed: Risking one's life just to break a protective seal is obviously the behavior of a death warrior, and he is paving the way for someone with his life.

The demons are going to specifically kill the human cultivators in the pagoda? !

And from the looks of it, it seems to be specially for these proud sons of heaven...

Some people couldn't help but take a step back. No matter what the situation was, it seemed that the further away from these arrogant people, the safer they would be.

After all, those demons didn't attack them, right?

However, they encountered demons in the pagoda, so they had to be extra careful.

In addition, speaking of demons, everyone knows that Chu Jinglan’s Taoist partner is also a demon.

Everyone had a lot of thoughts in their mind, and many people thought of the same thing. A disciple of the Immortal Alliance asked Chu Jinglan: "Where is your partner? Why don't you see him?"

Chu Jinglan knew what he meant by asking this question and said coldly, "He has important business."

Yue Ming and Jun Bushu knew that Xiao Mo must have used his secret method to find out the news. Anyway, these people were not united and everyone had his own thoughts, so there was no need to explain everything.

Yue Ming: "We haven't asked about everything you've done, and you don't have to stare at others all the time. Speak frankly, everyone. Even if there is a mission, we are not a team. You keep asking because you are worried that you will end up like this demon."

"But someone just arrived first, right? Did you interfere with the fight between them?"

After Yue Ming and Xiao Mochu had just separated in shock, he made a list and found a good place outside the City Lord's Mansion to practice swordplay. He was so absorbed in his practice that by the time he was aware of what was happening, he was no longer one of the first group to arrive.

Those who arrived here first were immediately choked. Yes, they watched Yu Mo being killed by Chu Jinglan.

Now that things have come to this, those who want to take advantage of the situation have nothing to say.

But Yu Mo's death left a thorn in their hearts, making the undercurrents of the already disunited crowd even more turbulent. The person who had not tried to stop them took a step back first: "Okay, so how are you going with your information gathering?"

Xiao Mo is just a Jindan, and they don’t think that things will fall into Xiao Mo’s hands.

Jun Bushu slowly took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said, "Give me the things first, then we can talk about other things."

As soon as the list was brought out, everyone's attention was diverted. To them, the lives of unrelated people were not as important as their own blood. When they saw the things on it, someone immediately shouted, "Why? You also want to complete the task, it's just a convenience, but you want us to do so much?"

Yue Ming: "Otherwise you can just send someone else, what nonsense are you talking about!"

As he spoke, he winked at Chu Jinglan. Chu Jinglan understood and retreated silently to the edge of the crowd. He released the ball, burned Yu Mo's corpse, and then left quietly.

The collapsed palace was not the city lord's bedroom. After Yu Mo's assassination attempt failed, the two of them went straight out of the house and started fighting. After Chu Jinglan returned to the bedroom, Xiao Mo also wrapped himself in spiritual power and appeared completely.

"Fortunately Yue Ming and Jun Bushu are smart." Xiao Mo, "Are you really okay?"

Chu Jinglan said in surprise: "Yeah." He added, "The protective seal is not broken either."

Xiao Mo's face was grim: "Yu Mo risked his life to consume your protective seal, which means that there must be more than one demon in the pagoda who received the order to kill you. Now there is even worse news."

"There is a spirit in Hidden City, and that is Fen Xiu."

Moreover, with the mission and the three-city war as bait, Fen Xiu could easily join forces with the monks from Yincheng to encircle and kill Chu Jinglan, and it would seem justified.

"We need to talk to Lieying," Xiao Mo said, "We can't let Yincheng reap the benefits."

But Fen Xiu is at the peak of the Spirit Severing Realm, and all the cultivators in the two cities combined are no match for him.

"His injuries haven't healed yet," Chu Jinglan said, "The most serious injury the Sect Master inflicted on him was on his left abdomen."

Xiao Mo: "I wonder how well he has recovered from his injuries. Also... Su Baimo is currently treating his injuries with both of them."

Chu Jinglan only paused, without showing any surprise or astonishment. The dual cultivation of the Yaoyaoluding physique can only be effective when the bodies are combined. It is not a technique that can be done by just exchanging breath.

He didn't care who Su Baimo was practicing dual cultivation with. What Chu Jinglan saw was an impending fierce battle. He could give it a try, but he must not die.

Even if I lose in the end, and lose shamefully, I cannot die.

He has not yet taken revenge, he has unfinished business, and besides, his life does not belong to him alone.

If he died, Xiao Mo would also disappear. He could not accept the latter more than his own death.

Chu Jinglan opened his lips in shock: "We——"

"Report——!"

People in this realm always seem to be in a hurry. You can hear their voices before you see them. A voice like a loud bell came from afar, penetrating the door. Chu Jinglan's words were interrupted. He raised his hand and waved open the door of the bedroom. Although the steward was not a monk, his steps were not slow at all. He ran to the door in the blink of an eye.

The chief steward held up the booklet and said, "Urgent news! The Lord of Hidden City has been replaced. The troops are being deployed quickly and are ready to go. It may take less than three days!"

Xiao Mo hurriedly picked up the paper and saw that the name of the Lord of Yincheng had been changed to the pseudonym that Fen Xiu reported to Su Baimo this time: A Luo.

Fen Xiu might use his spiritual power to ask the person to abdicate, or he might simply kill the person and take over himself.

After all, with his style, if he wants to play, he plays. If he doesn't want to play anymore, it's normal for him to kill people and overturn the table.

The rapid deployment of troops did not give Chu Jinglan any chance to catch his breath, and also prevented Chu Jinglan from escaping without completing his mission. By forcing the situation so tightly, it was clear that he could give chase.

Xiao Mo's face darkened.

"Tell those people outside to stop making noise." Xiao Mo said, "We have to inform Jiang Cheng immediately, otherwise it will be too late."

Rather than fighting each other to the point of both suffering losses and then letting the person with the highest level of cultivation take down everyone effortlessly, it would be better for them to join forces first.

Chu Jinglan immediately said, "I'll go, you go and explain the situation to the people outside."

There was no time to lose, and the division of labor was clear. Xiao Mo did not hesitate: "Okay."

Chu Jinglan stepped out of the door and went straight away. Xiao Mo ran towards the crowd who were still arguing about the news. After he told them what happened, everyone immediately stopped talking.

After hesitating for a while, someone on the spot chose to give up the mission, turned around and left.

Although he also wanted to try his luck and see if he could reach the ninth floor, he did not have the courage to risk his life when the peak of the distraction realm was blocking his way and his hope was slim.

Five of them left in one breath.

"Chu Jinglan has already gone to Jiangcheng. I don't know if this will make sense. I also don't know how many cultivators are left there," Xiao Mo asked, "Are you sure you're not leaving?"

Someone gritted his teeth and said, "It's been so hard to get here. If I can get to the ninth floor, I will be the great benefactor of the entire Wang family. I won't have to worry about anything in the future. As long as there is a chance, I will try it!"

Some people were cautious: "Let's wait for Chu Jinglan to come back and see how much combat power we can combine."

Everyone has their own choice, this is inevitable.

Everyone stopped arguing and went to the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion together, waiting for Chu Jinglan to return with news.

However, Xiao Mo decided not to go with them for the time being, saying that he would arrive later.

After returning to the bedroom and closing the door, Xiao Mo put the flute at his waist into the palm of his hand and rubbed it carefully.

In fact, when Chu Jinglan passed by him and walked out, Xiao Mo inexplicably had some strange and bad premonitions in his heart.

He was really worried about Chu Jinglan. Even if Chu Jinglan would not die before overcoming his inner demon tribulation, he did not say that he would not be injured. Being seriously injured and nearly dying was still alive, and Xiao Mo absolutely did not want this to happen.

Chu Jinglan had suffered even more pain.

"System."

"The host is here."

Xiao Mo: "Exchange my cultivation to the peak of the Spirit Severing Realm."

His memory has almost recovered, and all the important information is there. It should be no problem for him to break through his distraction in one breath.

If there are any unexpected situations in the future, he will be more capable of dealing with them.

"The panel is open and the value is selected. Do you want to continue? Please confirm or cancel."

Xiao Mo didn't pause: "Confirmed."

The [Confirm] button was pressed lightly, and the energy in Xiao Mo's body suddenly became vast and powerful.

The demonic energy around Xiao Mo instantly boiled over, and the bird leaped up to lift up Xiao Mo's entire body. The wall of fog in the sea of ​​consciousness also surged up, rushing towards Xiao Mo one after another, like a silent but grand carnival.

Xiao Mo's pupils suddenly turned brilliant red, and his mind seemed to have traveled across the universe, passing through billions of stars, passing through countless huge and shocking scenes, and finally landing on the tiny blades of grass and trees. He saw the stars bursting and the grass and trees sprouting. The gentle trembling of the tender buds in the breeze was clearly visible in his consciousness.

Looking down at all things, looking up at the heaven and earth, concentrating your mind and breathing, this is called dividing the mind.

Demonic energy entangles his body, lingers on his fair skin, and sings praises to him. O strange and beautiful demon, use your power to drive away the aura. They will willingly submit to you and be used by you.

The evil spirit is leaping, but the inner demon is in torment.

Xiao Mo's eyes turned red and he hugged his head.

Although the important information was already in his grasp, all the memories, which meant everything that happened every day in his previous life since he could remember, flooded his mind with images that stirred. The Dongqing Pearl on Xiao Mo's chest spun rapidly, releasing energy continuously to stabilize his spirit.

He saw himself walking out of the dilapidated orphanage, saw himself seeing off the sick old grandmother, saw the seventeen-year-old Chu Jinglan, and also saw Chu Jinglan lying in his arms, covered in blood.

Chu Jinglan said, he said -

"Xiao Mo, don't apologize... I never regret meeting you."

Xiao Mo's eyes were red as blood, and it was the warmth of Dong Qingzhu that attracted his attention. After a long time, Xiao Mo slowly put down his hand, raised his eyes, and quietly felt the connection between his inner demon and his true self.

Chu Jinglan...Thank you, it is my rare luck to meet you.

Xiao Mo gathered the evil energy that permeated his body and took it into his body, silently.

The surging emotions in his eyes receded and sank, his eyeballs turned dark again, but seemed even deeper, and just one glance was enough to captivate people.

Speaking of luck, Xiao Mo lowered his eyes and looked at the pet bag.

The lucky butterfly that should have broken out of its cocoon was not moving at all. The butterfly eggs had been imprinted with Xiao Mo's aura according to the method taught by Chu Jinglan, but it hadn't broken out of its shell yet. It was not easy to get a share of this little guy's good fortune.

If you want to wait until you have overcome the inner demon tribulation before breaking the cocoon, Xiao Mo poked it lightly with his finger: When the time comes, remember to give all the luck to Chu Jinglan, and bless him with a smooth life.

It would be better if you wish him the best instead of me.