A hint of confusion flashed in Fu Lizhi's eyes. The gods and demons had been at war for a long time, and the situation had become increasingly tense in recent years.
Although she knew that the gods and demons were the same, with both good and evil, her first reaction when the demons were mentioned was to be wary.
But she felt no aversion to the little girl with demonic energy; in fact, seeing her gave her a strange feeling.
"Is Xiaoxi her name?" Fu Lizhi asked, almost as if possessed.
“Her name is Ruan Xiyan,” Fu Chishang replied.
There is currently no solution to the Avoidance of Thought Cone, and Sister and Xiaoxi cannot continue to wait like this. Now Xiaoxi has arrived in the Nine Provinces Continent.
He worried that if the two of them accidentally came face to face one day, and Xiao Xi was able to use demonic power, they might clash without knowing it.
Now that his older sister has a spiritual source within her, he can try mentioning Xiao Xi to her so that she can get an impression of her first, and then gradually accept her.
Upon hearing the name, Fu Lizhi seemed momentarily dazed; why did the name feel so familiar to her?
A sharp pain suddenly shot through my mind, only to be soothed by a comforting force.
"Sister, is your headache coming on again?"
Fu Lizhi shook her head. "It's nothing. I don't know what's wrong with me lately, I always have headaches for no reason, but this time it's much better. Achi, the gods and demons have temporarily stopped fighting, and I have nothing to do, so I'll go with you to see that little girl."
In the past, she wouldn't have been bothered by such mundane matters, nor would she have been interested in meeting someone, but this time, her desire to see the girl named Xiaoxi was very strong.
"Achi, before you go, go back and treat the wounds corroded by the Tianchi water." Fu Lizhi frowned slightly as she looked at the wounds on Fu Chishang's body.
The wounds corroded by the water of Tianchi cannot be healed by divine power, and Achi is only a divine general. If the injury is not treated in time, it will become more serious.
"I'll do whatever my elder sister says."
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Xia Nu City.
Before they knew it, the day arrived for the slave duel between the Wen and Zhu families.
A high platform was set up at the boundary of the city center, and both locals and outsiders gathered there to watch the spectacle.
The Wen and Zhu families, two prominent clans, stood facing each other, followed by large entourages of their families. The atmosphere between the two sides was tense and ready to fight.
"Zhu Lun, it's time to settle the score between our two families today," said Wen Jian, the head of the Wen family, pointing at the head of the Zhu family.
"Come on then! Our Zhu family will fight to the end. We've long disliked your Wen family. After today, everyone in Xia Nu City will know that our Zhu family is the most powerful family in Xia Nu City."
"Pah! The largest aristocratic family? Heh, did you bestow that title yourself? Have some shame."
"Who are you calling shameless?"
"Whoever answers is being referred to!"
The heads of the two families started hurling insults at each other in the street, much to the amazement of the onlookers.
I had long heard that the Wen family and the Zhu family were at odds and were mortal enemies.
But I didn't expect the tension between them to be so high, completely disregarding that they were on the street. If it weren't for the slave duel that was about to take place, the two families would probably have started fighting right there.
Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu sat at a nearby stall, eating their breakfast while watching the farcical scene unfold.
"Ayan, try this crab roe bun, it's delicious." Junyu saw that Ruan Xiyan was engrossed in watching the excitement, so he handed her a bun.
Ruan Xiyan took a bite and was immediately drawn to the crab roe bun in her hand. "Delicious! This stall looks a bit small, but I didn't expect the buns to be so delicious."
"If Ayan likes it, eat more. We can pack some more to take with us when we leave."
Ruan Xiyan nodded, "That's a good option."
They were leisurely eating breakfast here, while the heads of the two families over there were arguing until their throats were dry.
As the argument escalated, the tribespeople around them joined in, each refusing to back down, and the situation nearly spiraled out of control.
Suddenly, an overwhelming pressure swept over us.
The people on the street instantly felt as if a suffocating mountain had pressed down on them, rendering them unable to move.
Before the oppressive aura even reached Ruan Xiyan, Jun Yu calmly dispersed it.
"The strength of a God-King is Rui Kui." Ruan Xiyan had just finished speaking.
A middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe descended from the sky and sat down in the most ornate chair.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Zhu Lun and Wen Jian immediately bowed respectfully and greeted, "Greetings, Divine King Rui Kui."
"The God King? He is the ruler of Xia Nu City. Today, I am finally fortunate enough to meet him." One of the commoners muttered.
"I heard that Xia Nu City has a powerful expert with the strength of a God-King stationed there, and it also controls the largest source of slave trade, so it has good relations with various forces."
"That's right, even the gods and demons treat King Rui Kui very politely."
"......"
Hearing the whispers below, Rui Kui's serious expression softened somewhat, clearly appreciating the compliments.
He withdrew his divine kingly aura and looked at Zhu Lun and Wen Jian, "You are, after all, the leading families in Xia Nu City, representing the face of Xia Nu City. What kind of behavior is this, making a scene in the street? Once the duel is over, everything will be clear."
“The God-King is right, we know we were wrong,” Wen Jian and Zhu Lun replied, bowing their heads.
"Alright, now that everyone is here, the slave duel can begin. I will now announce the rules of this duel."
"In this competition, each of your two families will send one of their slaves to the stage to compete. There will be three rounds in total. In the first round, each family will send one slave to compete. Whoever remains on the stage at the end will be the winner."
"In the second duel, each side will send out three slaves for a free-for-all. The side whose three slaves die first will lose."
"As for the final duel, let's have an interesting game. The slaves sent by both sides must have their strength restrained and fight against my beloved pet. Whoever can last the longest under its jaws will win."
"What do you two think?" Rui Kui waved his sleeve, and a black spirit pet resembling both a leopard and a tiger appeared at his feet. The mad leopard roared fiercely at everyone present.
Zhu Lun and Wen Jian shuddered in fright, but still managed to chime in, "The God King's method of dueling is ingenious; it must be very fun."
Rui Kui stroked the fur of the Mad Leopard Tiger soothingly. "The rules of the duel are set, so let's talk about the rewards."
He snapped his fingers, and a spinning wheel floated in mid-air. "In addition to the treasures I have promised, such as the Azure Honey Essence, this magical artifact called the Soul-Binding Wheel is also given to the winning family."
"I don't need to elaborate on the power of the Soul Binding Wheel; I'm sure you're all aware of it. Regardless of the outcome, I hope that both of your families will continue to work hard and serve me."
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