Chapter 10 Departure from Jiuyou City
Night fell quickly over the sandy city, a pitch-black world full of unpredictable things.
Shen Du put on the Qinglong battle armor that Fei Lu gave him, and unexpectedly it fit perfectly, as if it were tailor-made.
Feilu was still wearing a black armor, in the dark night, only her pale skin could be seen, like jade stone, emitting a faint glow.
"Shendu, aren't you really afraid?" Feilu asked anxiously, his face showing a worried expression.
There was no third person in the room, Hei Shen and Ji Lao had long been waiting for them outside the city.
"I'm not afraid. From the moment I witnessed the demon beast of Yimoshan devour my mother, I haven't been afraid of anything since. The only thing I fear is losing power. As long as I can gain even more power, I won't be afraid of anything!" Shen Du said with a determined face.
Feilu stared at Shendu in shock and amazement, although this idea was not much different from what she had thought in her heart, but he still couldn't help worrying about Shendu.
"Jiuyou City is a different world from Lingzhou, where there are too many unknowns. When you go there, be careful everywhere."
"Don't worry, Feilu. I'm not a kid anymore. Sixteen years ago, I lost my mother and was raised by my grandfather. When I first entered the Shen family, I wasn't used to anything either, but slowly got accustomed to it. After that, I earned everyone's recognition and respect in the Shen family. However, six years ago, I lost the Shen family's protection once again and became a lone wanderer. But I still managed to survive strongly. The past six years in Shacheng have been you taking care of me, allowing me to regain my lost strength. No matter what, I will not let tragedy occur before my eyes again. No matter what, I will become stronger and return to defend the glory of Shacheng with my life!" Shen said in one breath.
In Feilu's impression, Shendu had always been a taciturn person, but unexpectedly today she spoke so much to her, with a different kind of aftertaste in her heart.
"In that case, I can only silently wish you all the best and hope everything goes smoothly for you."
"Hmm! Thank you, Feilu."
"Don't be polite to me, this trip to Jiuyou City may be a matter of life and death. As the master of Shacheng, I should take on such a heavy responsibility, but I'm afraid that if I don't return smoothly, Shacheng will fall into an even more difficult situation." Feilu frowned, his eyes full of helplessness.
"I understand, it's getting late too, let's hurry up and leave." Shen Du was equally moved by Fei Lu's attitude, but still had to hold back his emotions, and couldn't bear to urge him.
Feilu didn't say much more and quietly left the province of Mangzhong with Shendu.
Heishen and Jilao had been waiting for a long time.
"You've finally arrived." Hei Shen stepped forward to greet them, his tone excited.
"Let's hurry up and go," Fei Lu said to Hei Shen, waving his hand. "It's getting late, we must return before dawn, and don't let anyone notice this matter."
Although Old Man Ji was leaning on a cane, he moved extremely quickly.
The night in the desert city, the cold wind howled by, bringing up a sky full of sand and gravel, slapping them in the face, giving people a chilly feeling.
Ji Lao walked at the forefront, with an elderly tone, saying to them: "We are now heading east all the way until this cold wind stops, which means we are not far from Jiuyou City."
Hei Shen closely followed behind Lao Ji, and after spending a day together, they seemed even more intimate.
"Old Ji, what kind of place is the Nine Prisons City after all? You spoke vaguely about it during the day and I still can't figure it out. What kind of world is that?"
The old man heard this and smiled: "You little scamp, always giving me an old man a headache. I haven't been there myself, how would I know what kind of place it is?"
Hei Shen heard this and also felt that his question was a bit foolish, so he smiled and said: "It's also true, but I'm still very curious, why do you have that map, and why do you know so much about that place."
"Haha." Old Ji heard this and laughed, saying: "The affairs of the world cannot be understood too deeply, just like words cannot be spoken to the end, things cannot be done to the end. Everything is too thorough, and the fate will inevitably come to an early end."
Hei Shen listened with a seemingly understanding yet puzzled expression, stroking his head and saying: "Seasoned old man, it seems you're not answering the question."
This time, Lao no longer responded to Heishen, but instead Feilu, who was walking behind Heishen, patted Heishen's back and said: "You, just don't ask anymore. When we arrive outside Jiuyou City, perhaps you will understand many things."
Upon hearing this, Hei Shen immediately felt that things were not as they seemed on the surface. Could it be that Fei Lu had also heard something about this matter?
He thought so, but didn't post again, and just quietly followed behind Old Season.
Shen Du, who was walking at the back, remained silent. Fei Lu took the initiative to break the silence and said: "Shen Du, since we still have some distance to go before reaching Jiuyou City, why don't you tell us your story?"
Shen Du heard this and said lightly, "I don't have any stories, but rather Old Season, I always feel that he has many mysteries about him. Why don't we ask Old Season to tell us about his romantic escapades when he was young?"
He successfully shifted the attention to Seasoned Old Man, but it made Seasoned Old Man look embarrassed, with a hoarse voice saying: "You little brat, I still covered up for you during the day, how come now you don't know how to repay kindness and instead point your spearhead at me?"
Shen Du heard this and smiled, saying: "I've already thanked you for what happened during the day, but I believe everyone present is full of interest in you."
"Hei Shen also had this intention, and echoed: 'Seasoned old man, you just say it.'"
Lian Fei Lu also chimed in: "Go on, it's not like you're paying for our drinks anyway."
As soon as he picked up his wine, Old Qi's expression suddenly became radiant, and with a pleased tone, he said: "Since you want to hear it, I'll tell you then."
"In those days, I was one of the few outstanding young men in Shacheng. Not only did the lord of the city appreciate me exceptionally, but also the lovely maidens of Shacheng admired me greatly. I thought to myself, perhaps each and every one of them wanted to marry me."
Feilu felt annoyed by Ji Lao's nonsense and interrupted, "I say, Ji Lao, can't you talk about something that everyone really cares about?"
"What's wrong, aren't you interested in these?" Seasoned old man feigned shock, stopped in his tracks, and swept a glance over the faces of the three.
"Cut, what's the big deal? Look at me, didn't I gain respect when I broke through to Sword Master? Just like everyone in Lingzhou thinks, the Lingzhou continent respects the sword, who doesn't know that? Even if you're currently unable to move easily, as long as your sword skills are still superb, there will be plenty of beauties throwing themselves into your arms." Hei Shen said with disdain.
"Haha, is that so? I thought I was old and no one wanted me anymore. Looks like I need to practice my sword skills more often too. Hearing you say this, I should consider it, when will I have a second spring?" Old Ji still had no seriousness about him.
The crowd was helpless and stopped talking, soon they also felt the cold wind gradually disappearing.
"Are we almost there?"
"That's right, as long as we see that blue light, we'll arrive outside Jiuyou City." Seasoned Old said.
Blue light, Shendu suddenly thought that six years ago in the Imperial Capital, entering the Imperial Prison was also through an ancient tree with blue light shining through it. Could it be that Jiuyou City is entered in the same way?
But if it were just that, why would Ji Lao go to such great lengths to have everyone send him here? Is there something more to it?
