Chapter 486: The First Battle of the Barbarians [Part 2]
Chapter 486 The First Battle of the Barbarians [Part 2]
Under Ning Chen's careful guidance, the female monk Hong Xiao has made great progress.
It's just that this kind of guidance is very energy-consuming and very hard at the same time.
In just one hour, Hong Xiao had to go through life and death countless times.
In the end, when Hong Xiao felt that there was no way she could make any progress tonight, she took the initiative to beg for mercy and let Ning Chen end her guidance tonight.
Looking at the sleeping Hong Xiao, Ning Chen put on his clothes and came to the small courtyard.
In the small courtyard, Mother Hu had already opened the door and was waiting for Ning Chen.
As a Duanshui master, Ning Chen naturally wants a bowl of water to be balanced.
Entering Mother Hu's room, Mother Hu had already prepared everything and was waiting for Ning Chen.
As a demon clan, Mother Hu is far superior to Hong Xiao in terms of physical strength and endurance, as well as the flexibility of her limbs.
Of course, what Mother Hu is facing now is the physique of a second-grade martial artist. Her physical strength and endurance are completely incomparable to those of a second-grade martial artist.
Two or three hours later, Hu's mother also slapped Ning Chen with her fox tail, indicating that she had given up.
Seeing Hu's mother who had no strength at all, Qin Che directly hugged her and returned to Hong Xiao's room in a flash.
Putting Hu's mother on the inside of her bed, Ning Chen squeezed directly between the two of them.
After a night like this, it's daylight.
Hong Xiaoyou opened her eyes, first saw Ning Chen, and then saw Mother Hu on the other side of Ning Chen.
"Mother Hu." Hong Xiao exclaimed in surprise.
Mother Hu knew about Ning Chen's mischief last night, but how could she stop Ning Chen.
How could she, a mere fourth-grade monster, be a match for second-grade Ning Chen?
Looking at Hong Xiao, Mother Hu, who has been in the flower field for a long time, couldn't help but blush for a while.
Ning Chen opened his eyes and looked at Hong Xiao and Hu's mother: "You guys are awake. I saw that you were very tired last night, so in order to make it easier to take care of you two, we put them together.
This will save you from thinking that I am a heartless person."
Listening to Ning Chen's half-serious and half-joking teasing, Hong Xiao's face turned red.
Although Hong Xiao was in Orchid House, Hong Xiao had never experienced such a scene.
What's more, Hong Xiao only has Ning Chen, who has seen such a scene before.
Ning Chen patted the two of them, which were of different sizes and shapes, and said, "I won't say goodbye to my mother anymore. When my mother screams, she will get angry. From now on, just call me sister."
Mother Hu glared at Ning Chen and said proactively: "Hong Xiao, just call me Sister Hu from now on."
After hearing what Hu's mother said, Hong Xiao nodded weakly, and then whispered: "Sister Hu."
Hu's mother also agreed happily: "Sister, I don't have much right now, so I can't give you any gifts for the time being. I'll make up for it after I get it back from the house."
Hu’s mother really wanted to give Hong Xiao a gift, but she didn’t have any clothes on right now. Where could she go to give Hong Xiao a gift?
Hong Xiao quickly said: "Sister, you are too polite. How can I ask for my sister's meeting gift?"
Ning Chen, who was caught in the middle, interrupted the two sisters who were exchanging polite words: "Okay, I will give you all the greeting gifts."
After saying that, Ning Chen conjured up a lot of things.
Although these things are not gold and silver jewelry, they are things that gold and silver jewelry can never buy.
In addition to various types of elixirs, there are also many Taoist classics.
"Mother Hu, these are for you. They can help you reach the third level as soon as possible."
Mother Hu casually picked up a bottle of pills, uncorked the bottle, and looked at the red pills inside, her eyes widening.
"These elixirs are too precious." Hu's mother quickly put the cork back on the bottle, as if she was worried that the medicinal properties would disappear.
"It's precious if you can use it. If you can't use it, it's worthless."
Listening to Ning Chen's words, Hu's mother's heart beat wildly, and her whole body went limp against Ning Chen's body.
Mother Hu has always thought that her relationship with Ning Chen was purely transactional.
Even if there is some sincerity, it is definitely not much.
But now, Mother Hu knows that she has weight and status in Ning Chen's heart.
How could Mother Hu not be moved by Ning Chen's love and care?
"We will have a good exchange of cultivation experiences later. I will tell Hong Xiao about her cultivation first." Ning Chen felt the watery feeling of Mother Hu and said to her teasingly.
After saying that, Ning Chen turned to Hong Xiao and said, "I'll think about it for you. With your current situation, it's definitely not appropriate to practice martial arts.
It's not impossible to follow the Confucian path, but it's just too slow.
Now the only way to go through the door is the most suitable for you.
You can read these Taoist classics on a daily basis.
There are also these elixirs that can assist you in your practice.
This method is very effective, but the improvement in combat power is very limited.
But it’s enough to satisfy your wish to serve me for a while longer.”
"Ning Lang."
After hearing Ning Chen's words, Hong Xiao also let out a sweet cry.
Seeing this scene, how could Ning Chen still not understand?
With Ning Chen's current level of cultivation, it is not impossible to fight one against two.
After practicing in a simple and profound way, until the sun rises three poles, this practice comes to an end.
Although tired, Mother Hu and Hong Xiao did not rest.
Instead, he endured his exhaustion and dressed Ning Chen neatly.
Both of them are sensible women, and they are very aware of the heavy burden on Ning Chen.
They couldn't help Ning Chen, but they also wouldn't become a burden or burden to Ning Chen.
After dressing Ning Chen neatly, the two women sent Ning Chen to the door and said goodbye to Ning Chen reluctantly.
"After you go to Liangzhou, I will come find you when I have time." Ning Chen comforted the two women and said.
"Ning Lang must come." Hong Xiao took Ning Chen's hand and said with great reluctance.
"Don't worry, I'll go there when I have time. From Jingzhou to Liangzhou, one meal is enough."
"Well, then I will wait for Ning Lang in Liangzhou." Hong Xiao nodded obediently and said.
Ning Chen pinched Hong Xiao's cheek: "You must remember to practice well. If you can't stay with me for a while, I will find someone else to accompany me."
Hong Xiao clenched her fists and promised Ning Chen: "Don't worry Ning Lang, I will work hard to practice. I don't ask for greatness, I just want to be able to accompany Ning Lang more."
Ning Chen nodded: "If you don't understand anything, discuss it with your sister. If you still don't understand anything, just ask me directly and I will find someone to help you answer it."
"good."
After Hong Xiao agreed, Ning Chen told Hu's mother: "Contact me when you arrive in Liangzhou. If you encounter any trouble, please contact me.
If you can't contact me, please contact Wu Ang.
Wu Ang will help you solve your trouble."
Mother Hu nodded: "Well, the Nu family knows about it. And Prince Ang also takes great care of the Nu family."
After a few more words of warning, Ning Chen left Wu'ang and went straight to his Baijia City in the north.
From Wu'ang to his own Baijia City, Ning Chen didn't even have time to have a meal.
Although Ning Chen has left the Northern Territory for more than two years, the Baijia City in the Northern Territory does not show any sign of decay, but instead looks more prosperous.
The population has almost doubled since Ning Chen left.
The two areas that were not completed before have now been completed.
In addition to Baijia City itself, many large villages have also formed around Baijia City.
These villages are also overcrowded, but the order is not chaotic.
All those responsible for guarding order are the city defense troops of Baijia City.
"It seems that Guo Xin is quite capable." Ning Chen, who was in the air, nodded, expressing great satisfaction with Guo Xin's work.
When Ning Chen appeared at the city lord's mansion, he saw Guo Xin still working at his desk.
If the guards of the City Lord's Mansion hadn't discovered Ning Chen, Guo Xin wouldn't have discovered Ning Chen at all.
Hearing the noise, Guo Xin raised his head to see what was going on.
When Guo Xin saw that it was Ning Chen, he immediately stood up and came over to greet him.
"Nonsense, this is the city lord, don't you recognize him?" Guo Xin walked over in three steps and two steps, and shouted loudly at the city defenders.
When the city defense troops heard that the man in front of them was actually the city lord, a legendary champion, they all knelt down at once.
"Your Majesty, these are all newcomers in the past two years. They don't know your Majesty, so please atone for your sins." Guo Xin also interceded on their behalf.
Ning Chen looked around and found no old faces, so he couldn't help but ask: "Where are those people?"
Guo Xin quickly explained: "It turns out that some of the people who guarded the city's main palace were promoted, and the other part were sent out of the city to take charge of the order of the villages outside the city.
After all, they are all old people and more experienced."
When Guo Xin explained this, he was obviously a little panicked, as if he was worried that Ning Chen would not be happy with his arrangement.
But Guo Xin obviously thought too much, so Ning Chen just asked casually.
"You all go down, Mr. Guo and I have something to discuss."
Ning Chen dismissed the surrounding guards.
These guards followed Ning Chen's orders to the letter.
Looking at the leaving guards, Ning Chen laughed: "I thought they would only listen to your orders."
Guo Xin was frightened and hurriedly knelt down and said: "My lord, please don't misunderstand me, my subordinates definitely don't have the slightest intention of overstepping their bounds.
Regardless of whether they are newcomers or old people, I will tell them that there is only one king in this hundred cities, and that is you, the prince.
you……"
Ning Chen interrupted Guo Xin, who was expressing his loyalty: "Old Guo, you still can't help but joke.
I remember I told you from the beginning that I have no interest in controlling everyone.
I only need to control you.
So even if you control them, it won't be a big deal to me."
Patting Guo Xin's shoulder, Ning Chen said: "Lao Guo, get up. I have something serious to tell you."
Guo Xin stood up and followed Ning Chen to the city lord's mansion.
"Your Majesty, drink tea." Guo Xin poured a cup of tea for Ning Chen himself and said.
Ning Chen took the tea handed over by Guo Xin, took a sip and said, "You must have heard about my going to Jingzhou, right?"
Guo Xin nodded: "I heard about it."
Ning Chen said straight to the point: "I plan to mobilize some elites from the North and Hezhou and go directly to Jingzhou to open up a new Baijia City. Come and help me identify some people who can be brought to Jingzhou."
In fact, the reason why Ning Chen had to transfer people from the Northern Territory and Hezhou was something that Ning Chen had no choice about.
Jingzhou is the territory of King Jing, and all the people in Jingzhou belong to King Jing.
It is basically impossible for you to replicate the situation in Hezhou and the North Territory.
If King Jing doesn't nod, who will come to Jingzhou's Baijia City?
Moreover, Ning Chen didn’t want Prince Jing to nod in this matter.
Ning Chen did not think that the people recruited in this way were his own people from Baijia City.
After Guo Xin received the order, he immediately stood up and handed over his hands: "Your Majesty, I will draw up the list right away and hand it over to Your Majesty before the sun sets."
Ning Chen took another sip of tea: "Go."
Guo Xin works very efficiently, which of course also reflects his understanding of hundreds of cities in the north.
In just half a day, Guo Xin made a list of five hundred people.
Guo Xin handed the list to Ning Chen and explained to Ning Chen: "Your Majesty, the five hundred people on this list are the people who can help you build the City Lord's Mansion.
As for those traders and ordinary people, I believe that if the prince raises his voice, countless people will naturally be willing to follow him to Jingzhou."
Ning Chen glanced at the list and then handed it to Guo Xin: "You will take care of this matter. After all the people are listed, let them leave for Jingzhou directly.
After arriving in Jingzhou, I will ask someone to pick them up."
Guo Xin took the list and bowed: "Yes."
"Who are the Guo Cheng and Guo Ping on the list in your family?" Ning Chen suddenly asked Guo Xin.
Guo Xin bowed and answered truthfully: "They are two useless sons of humble men."
"You sent your sons there because you wanted to keep them as hostages for me. At that time, you wanted them to make contributions and make the family proud." Ning Chen said jokingly.
Ning Chen was joking, but Guo Xin answered very seriously: "If these two bastards from humble positions stay in the north, they may never get ahead in this life.
Even if you try to get ahead, you will be criticized constantly.
It is their honor to let them go to Jingzhou to assist the prince.
The prince doesn't need to take special care of them, it's their ability to fight.
If they can't fight it out, it means they don't have the ability.
There is also a son in Beizhong’s family, which is enough to provide for Beizhong in his old age.”
Ning Chen nodded: "You have become a strict father, but don't worry, I will definitely not take special care of them. After arriving in Jingzhou, everything will depend on their own performance."
Everything that needs to be explained has been explained, and Ning Chen has no intention of staying in Baijia City for a long time.
"Okay, I'll go to Jingzhou to check the situation first. Just hurry up here."
Ning Chen said something and flew directly towards Jingzhou.
Guo Xin stood behind him, maintaining a bowed posture, and sent Ning Chen off respectfully.
Five days later, Ning Chen arrived in Jingzhou.
This time Ning Chen entered Jingzhou much more smoothly.
Although it has been checked at all levels, it saves a lot of time and trouble.
After meeting with Prince Jing, Ning Chen was taken to check out the location where his Baijia City would be built next.