The grass in April is as green as green and as soft as a carpet. It is so comfortable to step on that it makes people feel that there is no need for such things as shoes.
The water in April is clear and clear. The trees, flowers and plants by the lake are reflected in the water, red and green, with clear layers, forming a beautiful picture.
In the blue sky, there were clouds like marshmallows, white and thick, with different shapes. Zhang Bangbang looked up at the sky, his stomach growled, and he felt some appetite inexplicably.
"Junior Brother Shi, I'm a little hungry."
He turned to look at Shi Xiaolong beside him, "Let's find a place to have something to eat?"
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, but Zhang Bangbang's appearance has not changed much, and even his temperament is still so rustic. It is really difficult for people to associate him with the big brother Lingzun.
On the other hand, Shi Xiaolong's mental outlook has made a qualitative leap compared to three years ago.
His original master had died at the hands of the "Dark Temple", so after returning to the Baji Sect, as the only spiritual leader of the sect, Shi Xiaolong naturally took the position of the sect leader without any suspense.
The position of leader is not something that can only be filled by strong people.
As the leader of a faction, he has to deal with trivial matters, large and small, every day, both inside and outside. Over time, his patience has been tempered.
Today, Shi Xiaolong is only twenty years old, but he always exudes a mature and steady aura. At first glance, he really looks like a master.
While out on business, he accidentally met Zhang Bangbang, who was traveling alone. They were very cordial when meeting acquaintances. After a brief chat, the other party once again extended an invitation to explore the world.
Considering that Zhang Bangbang had been rejected once three years ago, the operation of the Jianzhi sect was already on the right track, and a second spiritual master was even born, who has made a big name in the entire world of secular cultivation.
He had to work hard and do everything by himself. This time, Shi Xiaolong finally did not refuse.
In this way, the two of them walked together, going around in circles, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the edge of a beautiful lake not far from Da Gan Emperor.
Under the governance of the new empress, the weather in Daqian today can be said to be smooth and the country and the people are peaceful. Although the people still cannot close their homes at night, the public security has been greatly improved.
In particular, the major cultivation sects are very honest and do not dare to take the lead at all. They are completely different from the time when Li Jiuye was in power.
All this is because of a legendary name.
A powerful sect whose strength is above all else.
Piaohua Palace!
This is a terrifying force with more than a dozen saints!
This is a magical place where goddesses gather!
In the hearts of all cultivators in the world, this is a legendary fairyland that is aloof and out of reach.
It is a holy place among holy places!
If a few years ago, there were seven holy places in the world that checked and balanced each other, then today's Piaohua Palace is the undisputed number one in the world.
It is no exaggeration to say that even if all the masters from other forces in the world were gathered together, they would still be far from able to compete with Piaohua Palace.
The gap between the two is like a phoenix to a sparrow.
There is such a powerful force sitting in power, and there are even rumors that the current emperor Li Yiru came to power with the support of Piaohua Palace. In the world, which cultivating sect dares to come out to act as a monster?
Occasionally, a few people who do not believe in evil and are not afraid of death want to jump out to stir up trouble and cause trouble. As a result, just as they show their thoughts of provoking the Li royal family, a peerless beauty with fairy aura and graceful grace will fall from the sky. , easily wiped out the person responsible without any effort, and then waved away without taking away a single cloud.
In this way, the relationship between Li Yiru and Piaohua Palace was confirmed, which frightened many leaders of the active cultivation forces to sit on pins and needles, with chills running down their spines, and they no longer dared to have the slightest dissent.
After the initial run-in, the relationship between the imperial court and the cultivation sects became unusually harmonious.
Even among the bandit forces and their leaders who had some sense, they behaved obediently, and there were also many good ones.
In such a general environment, it is not easy to find an opportunity to face rough roads.
Zhang Bangbang and Shi Xiaolong wandered around Daqian for more than a month. Apart from catching an old man who fell to the ground and giving him a lesson, they were unable to find even one person who acted chivalrously, punished evil and promoted good. Chance.
The so-called "traveling in the world" eventually turned into a sightseeing tour for two men, where they went shopping-eating-shopping-eating.
"My little brother is also a little hungry."
Shi Xiaolong nodded when he heard this and said, "Where would Senior Brother Zhang want to eat?"
"How about Yichun Yuan?" Zhang Bangbang said seriously, "The roast chicken there is very good."
"this……"
Shi Xiaolong's head was full of black lines and he couldn't laugh or cry, "Senior Brother Zhang, did he really go to Yichun Court just to eat?"
"This...junior brother." Old Zhang Bangbang blushed, scratched his head and said, "Don't you think the girl in red in Yichun Yuan sings really well?"
"It's not bad." Shi Xiaolong suppressed a smile and nodded.
"Right, right?" Zhang Bangbang immediately cheered up when he saw his approval, "It's a pity to stay in Yichun Courtyard if you can sing so well and be so beautiful."
"I don't think so." Shi Xiaolong shook his head, "With that girl's appearance and figure, wouldn't it be perfect to be in Yichun Courtyard?"
Zhang Bangbang was stunned for a moment. He didn't seem to agree with his point of view. He opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to refute.
"Junior Brother Shi."
After a long time, he whispered softly, "Do you think that if I am willing to use the spiritual crystal to redeem that girl's life, will she go with me?"
"Brother, you..." Shi Xiaolong was surprised. His mouth was so big that he could almost stuff two eggs into it.
Staring at Zhang Bangbang's red cheeks and uneasy expression, he suddenly realized that this senior brother Zhang was actually sincerely attracted to the singing girl from Yichun Yuan.
"Senior brother, you are a dignified spiritual master and a disciple of the gods. You are still a well-known figure."
After a long while, he persuaded her earnestly, "There are so many good girls in the world to choose from, why choose a prostitute?"
"I've seen a lot of beautiful girls over the years, but I always feel like I'm not from the same place." Zhang Bangbang said with a bitter face, "The last time I had this feeling was when I saw the girl holding Qin and the others, but it was a pity that they were ironed.
The Hammer Taro guys got there first, I heard that Mushan’s wife is already pregnant!”
It was originally a happy event for a good friend to have a baby, but what came out of his mouth was indescribable sadness. Hearing this, Shi Xiaolong's heart felt sour and he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of sympathy.
"Senior Brother Zhang, the ransom fee for the girl in Yichun Court is not cheap." He pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Do you have enough spiritual crystals in your body?"
"this……"
Zhang Bangbang was stunned when he heard this, and his expression suddenly fell, "I, I haven't shaved my head for a long time. I have been eating and drinking these days, and now I only have twenty silver dollars left..."
"It's okay, I still have a lot of it with me."
Shi Xiaolong hooked his shoulder and said loudly, "Just take it and use it. When you have more money in the future, you can return it to me. It's rare for senior brother to meet the girl he likes, so he can't let others get there first!"
"Master, junior brother, thank you very much!"
Zhang Bangbang felt a warm current surge into his heart, and his eyes couldn't help but become a little moist.
"Between you and me, why do we need to see each other outside?" Shi Xiaolong patted his back hard, laughed and said, "Let's go and try the roast chicken of Yichun Yuan!"
The two of them put their arms around each other and strode towards the direction of the imperial capital. They had just walked more than ten feet when the sound of several footsteps suddenly came from ahead.
Immediately afterwards, several figures walked out of the woods, including men and women, old and young. The youngest among them were two pretty-looking little girls who looked to be no more than six or seven years old.
"Brother Li, let's just say goodbye to you!"
Among this group of people, a man in white clasped his fists at the middle-aged man in yellow shirt beside him and said, "I hope that the girls from our two families can pass the assessment smoothly."
"Brother Jiang, your Nini is not only beautiful, but also very talented. Do you really not want to give it a try at Qingfeng Mountain?" A look of regret appeared on the face of the man in yellow shirt, "Although Wen Dao Academy is good, it is not as good as before.
How can it be compared with Piaohua Palace?"
"Piaohua Palace is indeed the most holy place in the world, but I heard that the standards for accepting disciples are extremely strict." The man surnamed Jiang looked indifferent, "Often out of ten thousand people, not one person may be selected. How much does our girl weigh?
Two, I still know that if the goal is set too high, it will be unsightly."
"Brother Jiang is open-minded, I admire you." A hint of approval flashed in the man's eyes, and he chuckled, "I hope that in the future, the girls from your family and I can meet each other at the exchange meeting of the Seven Holy Lands."
"I accept Brother Li's good words!"
The two laughed in unison, hugged each other's fists, and then parted ways.
"Brothers, I just heard you talk about the Seven Holy Lands."
At this moment, a feminine man's voice suddenly sounded in their ears, "Are you going to send your nephew to the Holy Land to take the assessment?"