Youzhou, Xuanmiao CityA

year passed in the blink of an eye. During this year, the traces of the Blood Demon Ancestor were often exposed and disappeared, causing panic among the cultivators in Youzhou.

But as time passed, everyone's tense nerves began to relax, because many people had no money. The cost of living in big cities was extremely high, especially for those outsiders who could not afford the accommodation fee alone.

Being extremely poor, they were not afraid of any danger. After all, the most painful thing in the world was that people were alive but had no money.

As the swarms of cultivators slowly left, Xuanmiao City began to return to normal, and it seemed that even the news of the Blood Demon Ancestor was no longer publicized.

For more than a year, it was a good day for the profiteers in Xuanmiao City. Now the good days are over, Lin Jiang and a group of businesses invited Zhou Huaiying to dinner. Lin

Jiang introduced Zhou Huaiying to other businesses as an introducer. Zhou Huaiying provided some conveniences for these businesses, and the businesses gave Zhou Huaiying a benefit every year according to the rules. Although the individual businesses were not much, they added up to be considerable.

Now Zhou Huaiying is not alone. Humans are always social animals. He still has wives, children, apprentices, and disciples. These are all things that Zhou Huaiying needs to spend money to support. His thirst for resources is much higher than before.

"Senior Zhou, try this treasure of Huicui Tower. I ordered this dish a month in advance."

"This is the dish of steaming clouds and mist."

Zhou Huaiying also looked at the dish in front of him with some curiosity. He saw a plate surrounded by clouds, colorful lights blooming, and strong spiritual power gushing out.

This dish was developed by Huicui Tower two years ago. It won a lot of reputation as soon as it appeared. It is said that no matter who wants to eat this dish, they must make a reservation a month in advance.

"Yes, this is Yunzhengxiawei. Once this dish comes out, all other main dishes in Huicui Building are eclipsed."

"This dish is very particular..."

"It is said that..."

Several people on the side also immediately made up stories, talking about the inspiration for cooking this dish, the selection of ingredients, the method of cooking, etc. In short, it is so complicated and so high-end.

Of course, this is also the case. This dish is extremely rich in spiritual energy. It cannot be eaten by people below the Jindan level because there is no time to refine the spiritual energy and there is a risk of exploding.

"It's really wonderful."

Zhou Huaiying nodded after listening, and at the same time, he secretly thought that this group of profiteers are really rich. The price of this dish in Huicui Building is 500,000 spiritual stones. Adding other dishes and drinks, the total value of this table of food exceeds 800,000 spiritual stones. Even he is reluctant to spend this money.

"Senior Zhou, it's almost done, we can eat now,"

Lin Jiang said to Zhou Huaiying after a while. They paid a high price to treat Zhou Huaiying to a meal this time, of course, for a reason, that is, they have been complained by countless people for manipulating the market and driving up prices in the past year. If they don't hold on tight, the knife of the Tianxuan Sect will not be made of tofu.

"Please wait a moment,"

just when Zhou Huaiying was about to start eating, a voice suddenly came from outside the door, and everyone was immediately startled. They were in the private room of the Huicui Building, which was isolated by its own formation, but it was discovered by someone.

Lin Jiang winked at the person near the door, he nodded, opened the door, and a young man stood outside.

Lin Jiang and the others all extended their spiritual sense, but when their spiritual sense entered this person's body, there was no movement. Their hearts sank, and Zhou Huaiying randomly said, "Fellow Daoist, is there anything I can do for you?"

"I have traveled all over the country for many years, and I heard that the signature dish of Youzhou Huicui Tower is very famous, so I came here to try it. Unfortunately, Huicui Tower only has one dish a month, and the next dish will be available in a month. I can't wait, so I would like to discuss with you whether you can let me try this dish?"

"Your Excellency is too rude. The dish has been served. How can it be taken away? Even if your cultivation level exceeds ours, you cannot be so rude."

"That's right, we have also been waiting for a month. How can you take it away just like that?"

The owners of several businesses were immediately furious. It didn't matter who the dish was for, but this man was too arrogant. They invited Zhou Huaiying to a banquet today because they had something to ask for. If Zhou Huaiying was unhappy, they would be in trouble, and the price might be several times higher.

Facing the scolding, the man was not angry, he just looked at Zhou Huaiying. Zhou Huaiying hesitated for a moment and said, "It is indeed a bit rude for you to take this dish away, but it is better to meet by chance than to meet each other. Since you want to eat, why don't you sit down and enjoy it together?"

"I don't like eating in crowded places, I prefer to eat alone."

"In that case, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

"What if I must eat it?"

"Please try it, you."

Zhou Huaiying was also a little angry. He had been polite enough, but he still didn't give him face. Did they really think he was made of mud? Lin Jiang on the side was very nervous. He had already pinched a teleportation talisman in his hand. If a fight really broke out, he would definitely slip away as soon as possible.

"Hehe, what is your name, you?"

In this heavy atmosphere, the man suddenly laughed and said to Zhou Huaiying.

"Zhou Huaiying from Tianxuan Sect"

"So you are a master of Tianxuan Sect, I am sorry for your disrespect"

"Where is my Taoist friend?"

"I am just a wanderer in the martial arts world, not worth mentioning. I apologize for offending you all."

The man bowed and turned to leave. No one stopped him, but looked at Zhou Huaiying.

"Ignore him, continue to eat"

"Eat, Senior Zhou, don't bother with such people"

Everyone immediately began to liven up the atmosphere. Although Zhou Huaiying was not very happy, he did not really care.

"Senior Zhou, be careful, the man just now might have come for you"

After the meal, there would be a second show as usual. When the show was changed, Lin Jiang sent a message to Zhou Huaiying. The more he thought about it, the more wrong it was. Logically, a master should not be so reckless, and he just came to take a look and left.

"I know, I will be careful"

Zhou Huaiying nodded. He also had some doubts, so he would naturally be more careful.

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"Senior Zhou"

On the way from Xuanmiao City to Tianxuan Sect, Zhou Huaiying suddenly heard a voice from behind, and then stopped. Looking back, it was his old acquaintance Xiao Yi.

"What's the matter?

" "There's something I forgot to tell you."

"Just tell me."

"Senior, this is not a place to talk, why don't you follow me?"

"What is it?"

"It's very important, it concerns our lives."

"Okay, you lead the way."

Zhou Huaiying nodded, and then followed Xiao Yi.

"Xiao Yi, I met Yi Zhibai a few days ago, and he told me about you. Do you know what he said about you?"

"What did he say about me, senior ?"

"He said you are so bold."

"Haha, really?"

"Yes."

Zhou Huaiying nodded, and as soon as he finished speaking, he had already taken action with his long sword, and the surging sword light slashed towards Xiao Yi in front of him, but Xiao Yi seemed to be prepared and avoided the attack.

"I didn't lie to you. It seems that you have a good relationship."

Xiao Yi, who dodged the attack, restored his original appearance, and his aura changed, turning into the appearance of a middle-aged man.

"Who are you?"

"The one who wants you dead."

The middle-aged man stopped talking and went straight to Zhou Yi. A bloody rain appeared in the sky, covering the surroundings.

"Blood Demon Ancestor"

"Haha, you have some vision."

The Blood Demon Ancestor stopped pretending. He had been watching Zhou Huaiying of Tianxuan Sect for a long time. He knew that this person had been in the Kingdom of God for more than a thousand years. These more than a thousand years were all wasted time, and his cultivation was the weakest.

"Looking for death"

"Don't panic, I'm not here to kill you"

"What do you want to do"

"I am very lonely, I want to find a fellow Taoist to accompany me"

"Humph"

"This is the practice of the "Blood Demon Sutra", Zhou Huaiying, you have been wandering in the Kingdom of God for more than a thousand years, wasting time, and your cultivation has not improved at all. And cultivation is like rowing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. With your current lifespan, do you have a chance to advance to the Dao and seek immortality?

" "Nonsense"

"You know whether it is nonsense or not. Otherwise, with your cultivation of returning to the void, why bother with a group of profiteers, and how many resources can those profiteers bring to you.

Time is running out, I'm leaving, you think carefully, is immortality more important, or is your so-called distinction between good and evil more important? If you have figured it out, come to me then, I will not leave Youzhou, I will use Youzhou as my nourishment to help me ascend to become an immortal, haha."

The Blood Demon Ancestor laughed, and then quickly disappeared, while Zhou Huaiying just stood there in a daze, and didn't even chase after him.

"Brother Zhou"

After a while, there was a cry of surprise from a distance, and Zhou Huaiying subconsciously put away the jade slip in his hand.

"Brother Zhou, the blood energy was so strong just now, but the Blood Demon Ancestor appeared?"

"Yes, the Blood Demon Ancestor appeared"

"Then Brother..."

"We fought for just one round, and when he saw you coming, he ran away"

"I'm glad that Brother is okay"

"It's okay, you have to be careful too, this Blood Demon Ancestor has started to attack masters"

"Ah, I expected it before, but I couldn't catch him, otherwise we could work together to kill him"

"There will be a way, the blood escape technique is not omnipotent, find a way to restrain him, and he will die"

Zhou Huaiying said, and the people around him nodded. Now they have to find a treasure to restrain his blood escape technique. As long as he can't escape, no matter how powerful the Blood Demon Ancestor is, he can't stop their encirclement. If it doesn't work, there is still the Hedao Ancestor to take action.

"It's okay. Tell others not to come over. I have things to do. I'll go back to the sect first."

Zhou Huaiying looked at the commotion around him and felt a little unhappy. He asked people to leave and he quickly returned to Tianxuan Sect.