Chapter 74 Gold Cards Shine
Good food is worth the wait.
Huali took a bite of the almond shortbread that Zhang Dezhu had made again, then turned to continue listening to Qizhi.
“I never thought I would survive, but now that I’ve left the capital, it’s time to go home.”
Qi Zhi had been taking care of Zhang Dezhu all this time, and her thin body had finally gained some weight, but her face was still pale. Since mortals do not have cultivation, the damage caused by the Bloodthirsty Gu to the body is irreversible.
Huali had already returned Qizhi's money pouch on the very first day she woke up. Just as she was about to persuade her again, Zhang Dezhu became anxious.
"But you can't walk that far with your injury; you need to rest."
Qi Zhi shook her head, "But my parents are old and my younger brother is still young. This year, the crops were attacked by monsters, which made things even worse..."
Karin looked at Kiyo's face, which was exceptionally beautiful even when she sighed, and felt a pang of pity.
Isn't this the legendary sickly father, the struggling mother, the younger brother who is still in school, and the broken woman?
Logically, a domineering CEO should be descending from the sky next.
"No way!" President Zhang said decisively. "Sunset City and Luoyun Mountain are quite far apart. It would take a normal person ten days to half a month to get there, let alone you."
"Moreover, there are always monsters attacking along the way, and ordinary people have no way to defend themselves."
A flicker of hesitation crossed Qi Zhi's eyes. "But staying in Sunset City isn't a long-term solution..."
There is no day or night here; living in an eternal twilight always reminds Qizhi of the scene when she was torn apart by monsters when she was a child.
Although Baiwang Village also belongs to Sunset City, it has four distinct seasons. The highland winds awaken the grass sprouts under the frozen soil in spring, and it is time for the wheat to ripen.
Zhang Dezhu seemed to have already prepared his answer, stammering, "I'm planning to rent a place outside the city these next few days. If you don't mind..." His eyes shifted unnaturally, "...you can stay there first, and we can talk about it after you've recovered..."
Hua Li stopped eating the shortbread and exchanged a glance with Ao Bai.
"Oh ho."
Ao Bai shook his head as he looked at his host. He was smart when looking at others, but when it came to himself, he was just a simpleton.
A hint of unease flashed across Qi Zhi's face. "But I still want to let them know that I'm alive..."
"Actually, this is very simple," Huali suddenly said. "Just open a teleportation array and send the item there. As for leaving a voice message, can't we just use a communication talisman?"
But what she cared about more was something else: "You said you rented a house outside the city. You left Sunset City? How did you get out?"
“I walked there on my own.” Zhang Dezhu’s gentle and tender attitude towards Qi Zhi changed. “Do you think the food you eat every day comes from somewhere? It’s all because I painstakingly transported it back from outside.”
Before Huali could speak, Zhang Bazong anticipated her move and waved his hand, saying, "Don't even think about it, it's impossible."
“I have to report to Tuowu every time I go out. Teleportation arrays and communication talismans are completely useless here.”
He didn't know how Cuihua had suddenly changed her appearance. He only knew that the Demon Lord's indulgence of her was true. After imagining a 10,000-word novel titled "The Overbearing Demon Lord's Runaway Sweetheart," Zhang Dezhu came to this conclusion.
One of the secrets to success in the workplace is to cultivate good relationships with people your boss likes.
Zhang Dezhu paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'll tell you, but don't tell anyone I told you..."
*
The city walls resembled frozen black waves, reflecting the crimson light of the setting sun. A hundred feet above the ground, two colossal gates, carved from single blocks of obsidian, were set in the center.
Huali walked to the corner of the wall and looked up at the huge object in front of her.
If she had to rely on herself, she probably would never have been able to get out of the city in her lifetime. No wonder Wen Jin dared to let her wander around the city.
Even if it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, we have to try first.
The moment Huali bit her finger to draw the talisman, the gold-type card rushed straight towards the giant gate. The city gate trembled violently, like a startled beast.
Karin: "??? Gold cards are that powerful?"
*
On the other side.
Tuowu stared wide-eyed at Xiwu, who was chewing on a snow lotus, and asked, "Is this what you meant by not wasting anything?"
Xiwu nodded. "Yes."
A table full of untouched jade marrow flowers—if we don't eat them now, when will we?
Tuowu suddenly realized, "No wonder you deliberately came here today."
Xi Wu stared at him with dead fish eyes, "Otherwise what?" Who hasn't seen flowers? They're everywhere except in Sunset City.
He was already exhausted from fighting and killing at work every day. He had no interest in watching his master's romantic relationships and just wanted to find some perks for himself at work.
Seeing that the snow lotus was about to be eaten up, Tuowu rushed over and said, "Wait a minute, leave some for me."
Before he could reach out to take it, the barrier suddenly emitted a burst of light.
Tuowuxi's expression changed instantly. "Someone has broken through the formation! Let's go!"
*
Karin immediately retrieved the card, but the ground was still shaking.
"It's not about the cards, it's about someone outside trying to break through the barrier," Ao Bai said quickly.
Who is so reckless as to dare to break into the Demon Lord's lair? Huali curiously shrank into the corner.
A huge hole was smashed in the black gate, and a head of a four-horned, bull-shaped monster emerged from it.
Its crimson, lantern-like eyes instantly locked onto Tuowu and Xiwu, who appeared at the same time.
"Taotie?" Tuowu's eyes flashed fiercely. "Dare to trespass into Sunset City? You're courting death!"
Seeing Tōwū draw his scimitar and charge forward, Kōrin immediately ran back from the corner of the wall, but after a few steps she suddenly stopped.
Wait a minute, isn't this her chance?
Huali turned around, and Taku was knocked away by Taotie, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Xiwu continued to move forward.
Ao Bai: "This Taotie's cultivation is clearly higher than theirs. Let's hurry, the Demon Lord is coming."
After severely injuring two people, Taotie roared and stopped attacking.
A long-unheard voice came, "Wen Jin, aren't you coming out yet? The Six Kings have already submitted, and even I was almost fooled by you."
The city gates opened, and Wen Tingyun sat in a rosewood wheelchair, with six demon kings standing behind him.
Xi Wu wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, a look of regret flashing in his eyes. He had just eaten a snow lotus, which he had vomited up.
Wen Tingyun wore a smile on his face, but his eyes held a storm within them.
The day before the new moon was still vivid in his mind. He truly believed that Wen Jin had returned to his peak, but his vengeful nature hadn't led him to a complete annihilation, which was abnormal in itself.
The resurrection period was not over at all; he was merely forcibly increasing his spiritual power at that time.
Now is the perfect opportunity to ambush him.
As soon as she finished speaking, Huali felt a faint, bitter fragrance waft from the side. The next second, Wen Jin stepped out from behind her, expressionless, and faced Wen Tingyun. "Oh? Is that so?"
A chill instantly seeped into the entire rosewood plant.
Has Wen Jin always been here, or did he just arrive?
Wouldn't all her actions then be under his control?
Wen Jin's pale golden eyes swept over Hua Li, whose body suddenly tensed, and he leaned closer without giving her a chance to dodge. "...I gave you a chance, but you didn't leave on your own."
A murderous glint flashed in the young demon lord's eyes. It was the first time Huali had seen him form a hand seal. "Mirror Return, All Things Return to Nothingness."
The moment the immense spiritual power surged forth, the six kings were instantly slammed into the ground.
The Taotie bared its sharp fangs in pain, but its neck was gripped by spiritual power, rendering it unable to move.
Just as Wen Jin was about to close his palm, a casual voice suddenly appeared.
"How dare anyone discipline my dog?"
At the same time, the gold-tier card instantly emitted a burst of light.
Karin looked up in surprise. That voice was…
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