No one dared to refute the patrol guard's words.
In the middle of the night, Yellowstone City was suddenly placed under martial law and a curfew was imposed. This action caused panic among the people, and everyone felt like a storm was about to come.
The waiter at the Ping An Inn closed the door and windows and said, "Dear guests, I just received news that the whole city is under martial law."
"I hope everyone can stay in their rooms and not go out at will."
"Of course, this is a notice. Those who can't stand it can do whatever they want, but at their own risk."
The waiter emphasized the last few words on purpose, and everyone in the inn started talking about it.
"What happened? Why is there a sudden curfew?"
"Who knows? Anyway, it has nothing to do with us, so just don't go out."
"I hope it won't take too long. Don't miss the secret realm deep in the Northern Wasteland. I remember it's only a few days away, right?"
"Don't worry, it shouldn't take long."
…
Liang Meng leaned on the railing on the third floor and looked down.
After hearing the news, her brows frowned slightly.
In Huangshi City, there are martial law when there is martial law and curfew when there is curfew. There are more rules than in Zhenyuan Sect.
It seems that the City Lord's Mansion that manages Huangshi City is not simple, and its background must be extraordinary, otherwise it would not have absolute say in Huangshi City.
Liang Meng put all distracting thoughts behind her. This matter had nothing to do with her and there was no need to be too nervous.
She got up and went back to her room, closing the door.
After turning around, I found Li Zhiming sitting at the table drinking tea. I don’t know when he came back.
"Junior Brother Li, when did you come back?"
"just."
"Why didn't you spend the night in Hongmengfang? Are you not satisfied with the girls there?" Liang Meng asked with a smile.
"Sister Liang, please stop teasing me. We have already got the news. The whole city is on alert now. We will leave on a certain day." Li Zhiming replied.
“So soon?”
A look of surprise appeared on Liang Meng's face.
"I was lucky enough to meet a Muggle and get a lot of useful information from him."
Li Zhiming replied calmly. He changed into a clean green brocade robe and looked quite handsome.
"What Muggle?"
"Young Master Jiang, he's dead. The whole city is on alert now."
Li Zhiming explained.
"?"
Liang Meng then realized that it was Li Zhiming who was on alert for the entire city.
"So, the whole city is on alert to catch you?"
"That's about right."
"What is Mr. Jiang's identity that would cause the entire city to be on alert?" Liang Meng was puzzled.
"Change your clothes first."
"Okay." Liang Meng nodded.
Li Zhiming stood up and stood in front of the window with his back to Liang Meng.
Liang Meng didn't think much about it. She took off her black cloak and clothes, put on a green dress, and tidied her hair. Her temperament immediately emerged.
"Junior Brother Li, I'm fine now."
Liang Meng reminded.
Li Zhiming turned his head and his eyes lit up.
Liang Meng is indeed a great beauty. With this makeup and outfit, she looks like the eldest daughter of a noble family, showing her dignity and elegance.
Li Zhiming sat down and briefly described what had just happened next door.
"I see. Jiang Zibo has reaped what he sowed."
"But what is the identity of Jiang ZiBo, and why has he caused the entire city to be on alert?" Liang Meng was puzzled.
"This senior sister doesn't know something."
"The Jiang family is just a third-rate family in Huangshi City, and the strongest person in the family is only at the third level."
"But the Jiang family has an ancestral treasure called the Blood Pearl. This thing was a rare treasure in ancient times. It contains extremely powerful and pure blood energy, which can be directly absorbed and refined by warriors. For warriors who are proficient in physical cultivation, it is a rare treasure."
"What a coincidence, among the three people coming from Taichu Holy Land, there is one who is proficient in physical cultivation, a young man named Su Musheng."
"Su Musheng?"
"He is the young second-rank warrior that the third elder mentioned, and he fought against two first-rank warriors alone, killing one and seriously injuring the other?"
"Yes, it's him. I don't know his exact realm, but he is proficient in body refining and needs treasures like the Blood Pearl."
"After Su Musheng and his two companions fought against the Blood Tavern, they stayed at an inn under the command of the Jiang family. The then head of the Jiang family went to offer his courtesy and presented the family's most precious treasure, the Blood Pearl, to Su Musheng."
"Su Mucheng was overjoyed, so he accepted the Jiang family as a vassal of the Taichu Holy Land and announced the matter to the public in a high-profile manner."
"So, the Jiang family got a big boost from this, and for a while, they were at their peak, with no one else in the limelight."
"In addition to the Blood Pearl, the Jiang family has another thing that Su Mucheng likes."
"In the Jiang family's forbidden area, there is an ancient teleportation array that has been in disrepair for a long time. According to the records in the Jiang family's ancient books, the Jiang family was originally a large family in the Tang Empire. Huangshi City is a branch of the main family that was established here, connected by a teleportation array."
"Later, the Jiang family gradually declined due to many reasons, and was eventually exterminated. The inheritance and bloodline were cut off, leaving only a small branch in Huangshi City."
"After Su Musheng discovered the Jiang family's ancient teleportation array, he decided to use the Jiang family's teleportation array as a hub and build several super teleportation arrays to connect the Taichu Holy Land with the Dongxuan Region."
Li Zhiming explained.
"The Jiang family's background is really not simple... They have also caught this bit of luck."
“However, the head of the Jiang family is willing to give up the family’s most precious treasure to the Taichu Holy Land in exchange for status and a stable future.”
“But the Jiang family has also paid a price for this. From now on, the Jiang family will be a puppet of the Taichu Holy Land, and they can do whatever they want.” Liang Meng said softly.
"The Taichu Holy Land is extremely far away from the Dongxuan Region. To open up this route, at least five super formations are needed. This requires several master-level formation masters, and it will take a lot of resources and time to complete."
"Junior Brother Li, don't you think that the Taichu Holy Land's move is not worth the loss?"
Liang Meng's tone was full of doubt.
"It won't be wasted. The purpose of Taichu Holy Land opening up this route couldn't be more obvious."
"They want to control the Northern Wasteland and the Eastern Xuan Territory, especially the Northern Wasteland. Although it is full of dangers, it hides many treasures and medicinal herbs and plants. It is a huge natural treasure house."
"Controlling the Northern Wasteland will be enough for them to make up for the cost of building the teleportation formation."
"But the other party's ambitions may not stop there. I suspect they will attack the Eastern Xuan Territory, occupy the land, and plunder the resources. Isn't the development of many sects based on this?"
Li Zhiming spoke in a heavy tone and with a solemn expression.
"Hiss~"
Liang Meng took a breath after listening to Li Zhiming's analysis.
To attack the entire East Xuan Territory and Northern Wilderness, one must have great courage and confidence.
"Junior Brother Li, according to what you said, the Taichu Holy Land is acting too arrogantly and overbearingly."
"But that's how they do it!"
"If Taichu Holy Land was a low-key sect, those three wouldn't have attacked our alliance with Wanjian Sect right from the start. Later, they threatened to take the secret realm for themselves, and a few days ago, they attacked the Bloody Tavern to show their power."
Li Zhiming replied, his intuition told him that the Dongxuan Region would usher in a huge change.
He didn't know much about the Taichu Holy Land, but judging from Song Hongyan's reaction, the other party was definitely a behemoth standing on the top of Yingzhou.
"Junior Brother Li, you have offended them, what should you do now?"
"Don't worry. The whole city is on alert now. People are only allowed to enter but not leave. We will leave the inn tomorrow and stay somewhere else until the storm passes."
"We came here in disguise. It's not easy to find us after we take off our disguises."
Li Zhiming replied calmly, without any sign of nervousness on his face.
Liang Meng saw that Li Zhiming looked relaxed, so he didn't think much about it and nodded slightly.
With the previous cooperation on the Road of Trial, she now absolutely believes in Li Zhiming's abilities and strategies.
…
It was a dark and windy night.
In the center of the Jiang family, outside the courtyard gate, a middle-aged man who had reached the peak of the third level was waiting at the door.
At this time, a Jiang family guard came hurriedly.
"Master, Master!"
"What are you arguing about? Is it a big deal? Is it enough to make you lose your composure like this?" Jiang Long shouted.
"Master, the young master, the young master..."
"What's wrong with him? Where has he been fooling around again?" Jiang Long didn't care.
"Young Master...Young Master, he is dead."
"What?!"
Jiang Long's face suddenly changed, as if he was struck by lightning, and he was petrified on the spot.