[Cultivation] When tricks are in progress

Hongcheng, five hundred miles to the north of Tianchengzong, was established in a valley surrounded by mountains and developed gradually. No matter the immortals or ordinary people here, they are doing the business of cultivators.

Because the Xu family has Tian Chengzong as their backer, other forces will always give them a little bit of favor, so they have developed very quickly. In the past 100 years, they have already sat on the [-]th position in Hongcheng.

The four of Wang Shimo put on ordinary robes, walked with swords all the way, and soon came to the outside of Hongcheng.

There were four people standing at the gate of the city, and two or two teams stood on both sides, ignoring each other, and after the people on this side had collected the entrance fee, the people on the other side had to charge it again.

Because Hongcheng has the advantages of a wide variety, high quality and low price compared to other square cities, there are still a lot of people waiting in line.

Suddenly a big man kicked the two people from one of the teams to the ground: "If I didn't have what I want in other squares, I wouldn't come here, and charge double entrance fees. Are you poor and crazy?"

The two fee-paying guards fell to the ground without making a sound, and they didn't know whether they were dead or fainted. One came forward, and the others followed suit. Originally, the two on the other side were still gloating about their misfortune, but who would have thought that someone would immediately follow him? The two of them were also kicked to the ground, and then they were about to rush into the city gate.

But the city gate was closed at this time, and two people came out after a while, one with a white face and beardless, wearing a brocade robe, the other with a dark face and long beard, wearing a black strong suit, without saying a word, while releasing a golden core period of coercion.

This is the city gate for cultivators below the pulse congealing stage to enter the city. Under the coercion of these two people, no one was spared. Wang Shimo and others stood at the back, did not participate in the trouble, and the pressure on them was relatively small. Those in front, especially He was the first to kick the guard, and he was already vomiting blood on his knees.

"Hmph, since you want to enter Hongcheng, you have to follow Hongcheng's rules. If you think the entry fee is too high, you don't have to enter the city. If there is any trouble, you will be killed without mercy!" In the voice, he spoke slowly one word at a time. In the eyes of everyone, the voice seemed to be roaring in the ear, and every word was torture.

The well-dressed man smiled, and kicked the first troublemaker ten feet away. The man hit a tree, fell down, and rolled far away. A lot of blood and debris gushed out of his mouth. It doesn't move anymore.

Wang Shimo clenched the hilt of the sword hanging by his side, but was held by Liang Tong, who shook his head slightly.

However, Wang Cheng covered his mouth and nose, and felt nauseated. He tried his best to breathe smoothly, but finally threw up on the floor, and finally leaned on Wang Shimo, panting desperately.

Qin Hua snorted coldly, but did not speak.

The others were all concerned, but they didn't dare to speak out. The two Golden Elixirs hoped that the effect would be achieved, so that the four guards who had fainted would be carried back, and then the four guards would be replaced again. Also began to move forward slowly, but the relaxed atmosphere just now was no longer there.

Wang Shimo silently observed the people on both sides, wearing a blue Taoist robe on one side, and a strong black outfit on the other, ignoring each other, and sometimes even glaring at each other, the same is true for the two golden core practitioners, although they cooperated but looked down on each other , something interesting.

After entering the city, the four people really felt why cultivators came here in an endless stream from all over the world despite such strict requirements. The roads extend in all directions, and there are shops on both sides, and the planning is very good. For example, this street is full of Selling spiritual herbs and elixir, the other street is selling refining materials and magic weapons, and the next street is selling magic robes, etc. If you want to buy anything, just go to the corresponding street, saving time and effort.

What's more, there are three auction houses in Hongcheng alone, and the auctions start on staggered dates. No matter what day the cultivator enters the city, he can participate in at least one auction.

"Hongcheng's reputation is not without reason." Liang Tong said with emotion.

Wang Shimo said silently, this place is much better than the city occupied by his own Wang family, and the city owner here must be very good at running it.

After the four of them stayed in an inn, they went to find out the situation separately. After returning at night, they arranged a soundproof formation in the room to gather the news they inquired about.

The owner of the city was the head of the Xu family. After he died, the entire Xu family was wiped out, but when the body was collected, the third young master of the Xu family disappeared. Some people said that he escaped the catastrophe by not staying at home that day, and some said that he was taken away. Never saw him again.

The city lord was empty, and the other two families in Hongcheng, the Pang family and the Zhao family began to restrain the power of the Xu family almost at the same time, and began to compete for the position of the city lord. However, the two families have been under the oppression of the Xu family, and their strengths are equal, and they will not be separated for a while. In order to win or lose, they had to manage Hongcheng at the same time, and then there was a situation where the two charges at the gate of the city appeared.

According to the analysis of the results, generally speaking, whoever benefits is the murderer, but now the Pang family and the Zhao family benefit at the same time, but the two families have a feud, and it is impossible to cooperate to destroy the Xu family, and the four of them fell silent for a while.

After a long time, Wang Shimo said: "Cultivators don't have eternal enemies. As long as there are enough interests, they will always get together, especially between families and sects. What intersects is more interests. What's more, the Pang family and the Zhao family don't have deep hatred. It is a vicious incident caused by business competition, and it will not make the two family owners stop contacting each other."

After Liang Tong thought about it, he squinted his eyes and looked at Wang Shimo. This kid was devoted to cultivation, but he didn't expect to be so refined in the world. It's amazing!

Wang Cheng was a little surprised: "How is it possible? It is said that the fight between them has hurt the lives of their children."

"Hmph, even if you have the hatred of killing your father or taking your wife, as long as the benefits are sufficient, you will cooperate, let alone some insignificant offspring." Wang Shimo recalled his father's teachings to him at the beginning, and said with emotion that he was also like Wang Cheng at the beginning. It's a pity that he didn't believe it until he experienced the disaster of destroying his family. People's hearts are not as beautiful as he imagined. Unfortunately, he will never hear his father's instructions again, and he was a little sad for a while.

After Wang Cheng heard this, he thought for a while and glanced at Qin Hua.

Qin Hua laughed mockingly: "I didn't expect the kid to know a lot. That's right, these low-level disciples shouted and killed, but the two Patriarchs kept in touch."

"How do you know, shouldn't this be a very secret thing?" Liang Tong asked.

"It's not secret, everyone in the city knows it."

"Uh……"

"So, the Pang family and the Zhao family are the most suspected?"

"Not necessarily. It is said that the Pang family, the Zhao family, and the Xu family are all related by marriage. They started to prosper after relying on the Xu family. Killing the Xu family is tantamount to cutting off their own future."

"Yes, the Pang family and the Zhao family have no background. Without the protection of the Xu family, they are easily swallowed by other forces."

The four were silent for a while, Liang Tong had no choice but to clap his hands, pulling back the thoughts of the other three: "I still need evidence, rest for a night first, and go to Xu's house tomorrow to see what I can find?"

For the time being, they had no choice but to go back to their rooms to rest. The next morning, they arrived outside Xu's house.

The Xu family is located in the very center of Hongcheng, marking its status in Hongcheng. It covers an area of ​​one hundred acres, the main entrance faces south, and there are corner gates in the other three directions, but they are guarded by two groups of guards.

Qin Hua wanted to find a corner to go in quietly, but found that the Xu family was now surrounded by a protective formation, and as long as anyone approached this formation, the alarm would sound, and it was impossible to enter.

Liang Tong sighed, originally wanted to take a sneak peek first, but now it seems that he can only give up.

The four came to the main gate of the Xu family and revealed their identities to the guards. The guards did not dare to neglect, and quickly notified their respective patriarchs. After a while, the patriarchs of the Pang family and the Zhao family arrived.

Wang Shimo and the others were a little surprised, these two people turned out to be the two golden core cultivators who released their coercion when they entered the city!

At first, I thought they were just disciples or guest elders of the two families, but I didn’t expect them to be the heads of the family, but after thinking about it, it became clear that the head of the Xu family was only in the Nascent Soul stage, and the Pang family and the Zhao family were attached to him. The Xu family, their cultivation base must be lower. As for why these two people are going to guard the city gate, I am afraid that there are no higher-level cultivators in the family.

The facts turned out to be as they expected, the Patriarchs of the Pang Family and the Zhao Family had no choice but to put on a superior posture to deter outsiders, and when no one knew that they were Patriarchs, they indeed suppressed those who wanted to make trouble. But the current situation is not optimistic. Everyone in the city knows the identities of the two of them. Anyone who is interested will know that Hongcheng is empty now, and it is a good time to eat.

So as soon as they heard that Tian Chengzong was coming, they hurried over here. They waited for Tian Chengzong to come after these days. No matter who destroyed the Xu family, they only hoped that Tian Chengzong would choose their family as a subsidiary, so that their family could grow up. It is good to enjoy the shade under the tree, and at the same time deter outsiders and keep Hongcheng's foundation.

Although facing the four little dolls in the foundation building period, the two patriarchs still respectfully saluted and invited the four of them into the Xu family's house.

It has to be said that the Xu family has been operating in Hongcheng for several generations, and they still have a lot of heritage. Just look at the house, you can see it, the houses and pavilions, the cornices and paintings, the verandas, the flowing water arch bridges, all are exquisite, and the gardens are full of rare and exotic plants. , with a little decoration, it is not only practical but also beautiful, it is really a must for rich and noble families.

Walking all the way down, the four people who were nominally inner disciples of Tian Chengzong but had no contact with the core could not help sighing. It was several times more luxurious than the Chaoyang Peak where they lived.

No wonder Tian Chengzong came to investigate after the Xu family was wiped out, the most important thing is to find a living.The annual offerings to Tian Chengzong alone are comparable to the expenses of a small sect.Can someone else do it?

The Xu Family Courtyard still maintains the scene of the crime, but the body has been restrained, and nothing else has been moved.

Accompanied by the two Patriarchs, the four checked carefully, hoping to find some clues.

Patriarch Zhao was still dressed in black and strong, and spoke in a low voice: "That night, there was no movement at the elder brother's house, but the door was not opened the next day, and even the kitchen did not buy food. Brother Pang and I came in together, and only then did I know that elder brother The family is in trouble."

Liang Tong was noncommittal. It could be seen that there was a fierce fight here, the floor sank, the house collapsed, and the spirit grass and spirit flowers in the courtyard were also ash.

"I heard that the third young master of the Xu family is not dead?"