I just want to torture you to death, don't force me to beat you to death

Cave.

Xie Shouping looked at his disciple.

"I heard that you are going to hold a thank you banquet again?"

"This is indeed the case. What suggestions does Master have?"

"Aren't you afraid of the resentment of your senior brothers?"

After holding three banquets in a row, even the stupidest people can realize Chu Ning's purpose. There are only a few fools who can become foundation builders.

Chu Ning knew what his master meant by his words, because he was afraid that he would offend the public by plucking the wool too hard.

"Master, where I grew up as a child, there was a dynasty hundreds of years ago. At that time, this dynasty had a very powerful general who helped the emperor conquer a huge territory."

"You are talking about a mortal secular dynasty?"

"Well, after the great general made great military exploits, he returned to the capital and did things that made the people resentful, such as buying and selling by force, and robbing civilian girls. Many officials wrote to the emperor at that time, Please punish this general severely."

"But the emperor just reprimanded him a few words, but the general didn't care and still went his own way. In the end, the emperor had no choice but to take the military power of the general, grant him a fiefdom, and let the general go to fiefdom. , come on, out of sight and out of mind.”

"Hundreds of years passed like this, and another general appeared. His marching and formations were very impressive, and he defeated the enemy countries in the north for many years. After returning to the court, this general set an example by not bullying the people, not taking bribes, and won a lot of praise. The people and officials praised him, but five years later, some officials reported that when the general was fighting, the soldiers below had used people's heads to pretend to be military merits."

"The general didn't take this kind of trivial matter to heart. He wrote a letter to plead guilty. It was just a thought, because at most it was a case of lax governance. The emperor would definitely let it go. All the officials in the court thought so."

"What I didn't expect is that the current emperor directly used the general's confession to imprison the general. Then he investigated and found out that the general had disobeyed the emperor's orders during his previous marches."

"It's normal for generals to be subject to military orders outside the country. After all, there is a lag in the emperor's orders. But in the end, because of this crime, the general had his entire family executed."

Listening to his apprentice's story, Xie Shouping understood.

"Master, when this war is over, it's time to elect the young sect leader. Disciple, I don't have any thoughts about the young sect leader. Master, you know me, but the other elders and disciples probably won't think so. "

Chu Ning had nothing to hide from his master.

"Senior Brother Gu said that I was the most suitable candidate for the young sect leader. The first reason is because I am your only disciple, and the second reason is my talent in alchemy. These two things make my connections naturally stronger than others."

"To take a step back, even if the young sect leader is selected, will the young sect leader really trust me?"

Chu Ning looked at his master seriously: "This disciple has established his foundation before he was fifty years old. His talent in cultivation is needless to say. In addition, with the connections brought by his talent in alchemy, no matter who becomes the young master of this young sect, I am afraid that he will all dream about it." At some point, the disciple suddenly usurped his position as the young sect leader."

If you ask about the current sect, it is not the kind of sect that has been passed down for thousands of years, so it does not have many rules.

Even if the sect leader recruits a young sect leader, if it is replaced by those thousand-year-old sects, the young sect leader's position will be stable. Even if the strength of the younger sect leader exceeds that of the young sect leader, don't even think about coveting the position of the young sect leader.

Because the big sect with inheritance pays attention to stability, and the prerequisite for stability is to abide by order.

But isn't this sect a collection of interests? To be honest, if any of the elders now break through to the Nascent Soul realm, the sect leader will have no choice but to abdicate in favor of others.

But it won't happen with those big sects. The sect leader is still the sect leader. A strong Yuanying person can be a supreme elder, but it is absolutely impossible to replace the sect leader as long as the sect leader himself makes no big mistake.

"Master, this is called creating a character. I want to create a person who is greedy for money and lustful. Such a persona will make others lower their guard. In fact, the disciple has no interest in money or women at all."

"The spiritual stone and spiritual weapon are nothing more than an external possession, and the pink beauty is nothing more than a skeleton of bones."

The corner of Xie Shouping's mouth twitched. He felt that except for the last sentence, which was forced to make up for himself, everything else said by his disciple made sense.

"With a good teacher here, no one dares to take any chances with you."

"Master, this disciple is not cursing you, but you may not be able to protect the disciple all the time. This way you can prevent those ambitious people from thinking about the disciple, and the disciple can also benefit from it, so why not do it?"

Chu Ning smiled and added: "You also said that as long as you are here, no one dares to take advantage of the disciple. If the disciple holds this banquet, the most these senior brothers can do is scold the disciple behind his back for being shameless, and then look at you, master." Give yourself a gift of average value in order to save your face."

"If you give him generous gifts several times in a row, that means you really want to be on good terms with the disciple, so that the disciple can avoid other people who come to ask for alchemy."

Xie Shouping nodded. His disciple thought things through very carefully. It seemed that he didn't need to remind him.

So stable!

Everything has been considered, and the long-term thinking is also taken into consideration.

In fact, there is one thing that Chu Ning has not said yet. The reason why he is so timid is that he does not have much sense of belonging to Wenjin Sect.

Not only Jinzong, but also the entire Hundred Cities area, he didn't feel a sense of belonging.

This place is too chaotic, not suitable for an immortal like him to practice in isolation. What he needs is a stable and harmonious environment.

Well, when the war is over, I will go to Riyue Mountain to become my son-in-law.

If we come back after waiting for hundreds of years, it will be a question whether the Jin Sect is still there.

Seven days later.

Chu Ning's banquet to thank the senior brothers for their concern was held as scheduled.

I thought that there wouldn't be much wool harvested this time, but to Chu Ning's surprise, there were still some heavy gifts this time, especially from the disciples of the elders.

"They are all smart people. This is inferred from my actions that I have no idea about this young sect leader and wants to win over me."

Chu Ning smiled slightly and accepted all these gifts.

The next days were spent practicing meditation, waiting for the war to end before leaving.

One month later.

The forces from several major cities around Shanyang City launched a general attack on Shanyang City.

First, the four golden elixir masters joined forces to attack the Yangcheng city defense formation.

After seven consecutive days of bombardment, Shanyang City's formation was finally broken, and at the moment the formation broke down, the monks rushed into Shanyang City like crazy.

One reason is to occupy the territory, and the other reason is to plunder.

Under the management of the Zheng family, Shanyang City can be said to be a semi-family power. All the monks in the city have defected to the Zheng family, and the few monks who passed by also left early.

Even if there were some monks in the city who did not belong to the Zheng family and stayed in the city and could not leave, no one would care about this.

Killing someone means inheriting the other person's inheritance.

Even if there are only a few dozen spirit stones, the foundation-building monks will look down on them, but the Qi-condensing monks will.

Chu Ning also participated in this battle.

This was the order given by the sect leader to Xiang Zhaozheng, asking all disciples of the Jin sect to mobilize. However, due to Chu Ning's well-known injuries and the fact that he was Xie Shouping's only disciple, there was no need to rush to the front line.

The battle was fierce.

This is what Chu Ning feels. Even if he is not on the front line, he can still feel the energy fluctuations in Shanyang City.

For the monks in Shanyang City, there are only two choices when the city is destroyed, one is to escape, and the other is to fight to the death.

But no matter what it is, you need to work hard.

"It's just that after fighting for so long, the Lord of Shanyang City hasn't shown up yet."

Chu Ning did not enter the city, but wrote ink outside the city. Since the beginning of the war, four golden elixir powerhouses have appeared in Shanyang City. As his master expected, there are indeed people hiding in the dark in Shanyang City. The strong man of golden elixir.

However, as soon as the four golden elixir masters from Shanyang City showed up, they were jointly injured by the golden elixir masters from several other major forces and had to retreat into the city.

But from beginning to end, the lord of Shanyang City never showed up.

Chu Ning and his master discussed this issue. According to their analysis, there is only one possibility, that is, the Lord of Shanyang City is holding back his ultimate move.

Otherwise, there is no reason why he still doesn’t show up.

And other golden elixir experts can also guess this.

This also caused the golden elixir powerhouses from all major forces to be very cautious after breaking through the formation. After all, the Lord of Shanyang City was a veteran late-stage golden elixir powerhouse and once had the potential to attack the Nascent Soul.

If such a strong man really wants to hold back a big move, why can't he recruit a few golden elixirs to back him up?

No one wants to be the one who takes the back seat.

This situation made the final siege battle extremely anxious. Chu Ning suddenly thought of a word: empty city strategy.

The Yao Qin beats the army with three feet, and Zhuge Xicheng retreats the enemy. 150,000 people returned to the horse place, and the natives gave advice to this day.

The Empty City Strategy was made up in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but why so many people believe it is because it can be explained by logic.

The current Lord of Shanyang City seems to be playing such a role.

Three days later, Chu Ning met his master again.

"It has been decided that all the golden elixir experts from the four cities will enter the city. We cannot delay it like this."

Xie Shouping's expression was serious. This was the result of the discussion just now between all the powerful Jindan experts in the four cities around Shanyang City.

Everyone is worried that the city lord of Shanyang City has a big move, and no one wants to be the first to go in, but this battle must end. If it does not end, the forces from other cities around their four cities will target them.

All the golden elixir experts from the four cities have entered the city. Even if the city lord of Shanyang City has a conspiracy, can so many people still not be able to crack it?

"Master, is there no reason to reject it?"

"Everyone is suspicious of each other. If a golden elixir expert fails to enter, other golden elixir experts will follow suit."

Xie Shouping shook his head. The battle had reached this point and there was no way to retreat.

"My master is telling you this news so that you don't go into the city. If there is any accident, don't ask this sect back and go directly to Riyue Mountain. This is the betrothal gift that my master has prepared for you."

Xie Shouping raised his hand, and a storage bag flew towards Chu Ning. Chu Ning was startled, took the storage bag, and fell into silence.

"My teacher is just preparing for the worst. Generally speaking, there will be no extreme situations. If you encounter trouble, you can go to the old guy Zhao Yangming. Although this old guy doesn't deal with your teacher very well, he will not harm you. of."

Chu Ning practiced the Immovable Mountain Technique. Zhao Yangming knew what it meant, so he was relieved to let Chu Ning go find this old guy.

Seeing Chu Ning's frown and worry, Xie Shouping patted Chu Ning's shoulder and said with a smile: "I am also influenced by you as a teacher. I think about things more carefully, thinking that my teacher's strength is still solid, and self-protection is no problem. "

"Well, I believe Master."

A smile appeared on Chu Ning's face. It was already at this time, and it was impossible for the master to leave. Moreover, the master was a third-level alchemist in the Golden Core Realm. He must have a lot of good things in him, so he would not be used as cannon fodder.

Xie Shouping left as quickly as he came, and that very day, the aura of fear spread among the monks in the foundation building stage in the sky above Shanyang City.

All the monks looked up and saw one by one golden elixir powerhouses stepping into Shanyang City from high in the sky.

"Zheng Cangyang, come out and die!"

In the sky above the city, a thunderous roar resounded, and the next moment, all the monks felt the terrifying energy spread from the powerful Jindan man.

This is when a strong man with golden elixir begins to fight.

Chu Ning had retreated dozens of miles outside the city, and no one was paying attention to him at this time. The other foundation-building monks were all thinking about entering the city. Fortunately, after the golden elixir battle, they rushed into the Zheng family as soon as possible to snatch those golden elixir powerhouses who looked down on them. baby.

From Chu Ning's distance, it was impossible to see clearly the specific situation of the battle above Shanyang City, because it was filled with all kinds of spiritual energy, and one could only see the light and feel the energy aftermath.

Half an hour later.

Only then did the energy aftermath dissipate, and the light in the sky disappeared.

The battle is over?

Chu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could finish breathing out, several blood-red light pillars suddenly rose into the sky from Shangyang City.

Four light pillars formed a bloody barrier at the four corners of the city in an instant, covering the entire Shanyang City.

"Since you want my Zheng family to perish so much, I won't make it easy for you. You should all be buried with my Zheng family."

An old voice resounded throughout Shanyang City, and even Chu Ning, who was dozens of miles away, could hear it.

Is this the voice of the Lord of Shanyang City?

So, the lord of Shanyang City has really prepared a big move?

Chu Ning hesitated for a moment and did not choose to turn around. Instead, he took the initiative to approach Shanyang City for the first time.

Because his master is inside.

Even though he could do it, he couldn't do it at this time.

On Chu Ning's way towards Shanyang City, the blood-colored light shield in the city became thicker and thicker. At first, he could still see the attacks launched by other golden elixir strongmen in the light shield, but by the time he arrived at the gate of Shanyang City, , the blood was so rich that nothing could be seen.

Chu Ning couldn't break through this blood-colored light barrier even if he used his spiritual consciousness.

Outside the city gate, there are many monks from the four major cities who are confused, some are building foundations and some are condensing energy.

These monks looked at the bloody light shield in front of them with blank expressions. A few monks tried to get in, but unfortunately they were all bounced back.

"Someone's out!"

Suddenly there was a shout from the crowd of monks, and Chu Ning immediately stared at the person who came out of the bloody light shield.

What came out was not one person, but a large number of people, and these people came out from different directions in the city.

"Senior Brother Gu!"

Chu Ning spotted Gu Fanzhou with sharp eyes and reached Gu Fanzhou in a few steps.

"Junior brother Chu, talk as we walk."

Gu Fanzhou had a sullen face, and after replying to Chu Ning, he said loudly: "Ask all disciples of this sect, return to the sect immediately if the sect master orders it."

There are many disciples of Wenjin Sect. As soon as Gu Fanzhou said these words, hundreds of monks came to gather and followed Gu Fanzhou towards the direction of Wenjin Sect.

Chu Ning frowned. He wanted to ask Gu Fanzhou what happened inside and what was going on with the sect leader and master, but it was obvious that Gu Fanzhou didn't want to tell him now.

However, his originally anxious heart calmed down a lot now, because Gu Fanzhou's actions told him that the master and the others should not be in any danger to their lives.

Gu Fanzhou also summoned the flying spiritual weapon, glanced at Chu Ning beside him, and said, "Junior brother Chu, are you going to ride together?"

"good."

Chu Ning nodded. Gu Fanzhou's flying weapon is a flying bird. It is made of special materials. When unfolded, it looks like a roc. Its wings can carry dozens of people.

Those monks in the late stage of Qi Condensation did not have flying spiritual weapons, so they sat on these wings. As for the other foundation-building monks, they also used flying spiritual weapons.

Flying spiritual weapons are standard equipment for foundation-building monks. Generally, after a monk establishes a foundation, the first thing he does is get flying spiritual weapons.

This thing is just like adults who earn money from work and buy a car.

Not only is it practical, but it is also a symbol of a well-off family to some extent.

On the flying bird, Gu Fanzhou and Chu Ning spread their spiritual energy to protect the Qi Condensing monks.

"Junior brother, the sect master and the fifth elder have all fallen into the scheme of the lord of Shanyang City."

Gu Fanzhou directly sent a message to Chu Ning, but Chu Ning did not reply and waited for Gu Fanzhou to send another message.

"The city lord of Shanyang City went crazy. In the end, he was willing to sacrifice several golden elixir experts in his clan, and used the golden elixir blood and his own life to set up the secret formation of sealing elixirs."

"Secret Pill Formation?"

From the name Chu Ning, he knew that this should be related to the powerful Jin Dan. Sure enough, Gu Fanzhou's voice transmission later confirmed his guess.

"This formation can trap the powerful Jin Dan. The four golden elixirs of the Zheng family and the formation arranged by the Lord of Shanyang City with their lives can last for twenty years."

Twenty years.

Chu Ning breathed a sigh of relief. This is not a long time for the golden elixir masters, unless they are those who are coming to the end of their lifespan.

My master is now in his early 200s. Generally, the lifespan of a golden elixir is at least three hundred. If you practice to the late stage of the golden elixir, it is possible to live to be five hundred years old.

The lord of Shanyang City arranged such a formation just to trap the master and the others for twenty years without any pain?

Chu Ning was a little confused, but when he saw Gu Fanzhou's solemn eyes, he immediately knew what the purpose of the lord of Shanyang City was.

With all the golden elixir experts in the four major cities trapped, will the forces in other cities around these four major cities be ready to take advantage of this opportunity to directly annex the four major cities?

This is what the Lord of Shanyang City meant by being buried with others.

Rather than letting these powerful Jin Dan people be buried with them, the power developed by these powerful Jin Dan people will have the same ending as the Zheng family.

But for Chu Ning, this is acceptable news.

"Junior Brother Chu, it is very dangerous for us to ask Jinzong now. It is not enough to rely on just the two of us. Only by gathering the strength of all the brothers can we defend Wenjin Sect."

Gu Fanzhou looked at Chu Ning sincerely, and Chu Ning opened his mouth slightly:...

no?

What does it mean to rely on us?

I have no intention of holding back and asking Jin Zong.

I am a Danu man who has turned around. If I were not valued by my master, I might even lose my life. Why does this Senior Brother Gu think that he will be loyal to Wen Jinzong?