Chapter 102: Deputy City Lord
When night fell, the moonlight gradually enveloped the whole Qingfeng City, but instead of becoming deserted, the city was filled with more lively hustle and bustle, the streets and alleys shouted and sold endlessly, and the taverns were in groups of three or five, laughing heartily and talking about wine......
On the mountain behind Qingfeng City, the moonlight pours, the night is shrouded, and the breeze blows, which is a rare quiet and comfortable place.
On the top of the mountain, the three of them sat opposite each other, with a wooden table in the middle, on which were a few dishes of exquisite side dishes, a few pots of spirits, and a few hearty laughter from time to time. There is no power struggle here, no status and humility, just like a few old friends who have not seen each other for many years.
"I really didn't expect you to form a bond with the Song family before, so how did you get out of their hands later?" Yang Taozheng looked curious, he seemed to be very interested in Gu Tian's previous experience.
"That time was really a fluke, if it weren't for some adventures, I'm afraid you wouldn't have seen me", Gu Tian did not shy away from Yang Taozheng, and walked out of the mountains and told the experience of the fire wolf Song Hou and others. Of course, Gu Tian never mentioned his life experience.
Yang Dao sat on the side and was silent, and did not ask about Gu Tian's life experience.
Today is the easiest day for Gu Tian since he left Gu Bo and the others, there is no deceit, no intrigue. Gu God knew that these two people would not harm themselves.
Gu Tian finished telling his experience, Yang Taozheng was also embarrassed for a while, no wonder Gu Tian was able to achieve such an achievement at a young age, more than a star and a half stronger than his peers, this Gu Tian's experience has a lot to do with it, if he doesn't go through hardships, he won't have such a tenacious mentality. Moreover, judging from Gu Tian's expression, Gu Tian must have experienced it before, otherwise how could he get out of the hands of these old rivers and lakes like Fire Wolf Song Hou?
"Xiaotian, let you come over today, one is to drink and chat with you, and the other is to have good news to tell you", after talking about Gu Tian's experience, Yang Taozheng said mysteriously.
"Oh, what's the good news?" Gu Tian immediately cheered up, his heart became nervous, and he stared at Yang Taozheng tightly, waiting for his next step.
"It seems that you have already guessed", seeing Gu Tian's expression, Yang Taozheng knew that Gu Tian was afraid that he had already made a rough guess, and he didn't sell it, and took out a token from his body, the token was black, and the three big characters on it made Gu Tian shocked, and his eyes widened
"Wind Thunder Gate!"
"This is the qualification token of the Wind Thunder Gate", Yang Tao was handing the token to Gu Tian, Gu Tian was like a treasure, and the excitement in his eyes could not be calmed down for a long time. "There is still a month to go, and the triennial selection of the Wind Thunder Gate will begin, so you can get ready and leave in these two days. After that, Yang Taozheng took out another map, which clearly marked the location of the Wind Thunder Gate.
Gu Tian took the token and played with it for a while, the token was made of refined iron stone, and the price was very expensive. Carefully putting it away, Gu Tian stood up, took two steps back, hugged his fist respectfully at Yang Taozheng and Yang Dao, and bent down to salute, "Thank you for the gift from the city lord, this kindness Gu Tian is unforgettable!"
Yang Dao waved his hand, "Little brother, don't be polite, there is nothing unkind, and we don't want a good seedling to be buried." Without waiting for Gu Tian to speak, Yang Dao continued, "If the little brother is really grateful, then how about being my deputy city lord of Qingfeng City?"
Yang Dao's words not only made Gu Tian stunned, but even Yang Taozheng on the side looked at Yang Dao in surprise, not understanding why he made this decision, but Yang Tao was silent on his face.
"Thanks to the love of his predecessors, Gu Tian is afraid that he is not capable of taking on such a heavy responsibility, and Gu Tianzhi is not here!" Gu Tian was neither humble nor arrogant, and bluntly rejected Yang Dao's proposal.
Yang Dao hurriedly waved his hand, his face was kind, "Hehe, little brother, I think you misunderstood, letting you be the deputy city lord is not for you to stay here, it is a good thing for young people to be in all directions, I just want you to achieve something one day and seek a little shelter from you." ”
"Senior Yang's martial arts are so strong that I can compare, don't laugh at the kid anymore", Gu Tian hurriedly waved his hand, "Besides, the cultivation is dangerous and unpredictable, who can say what will happen in the future?"
"You don't have to think about this, as long as you don't object, then the position of the deputy city lord will always be reserved for you!"
Gu Tian knew Yang Dao's temper, since everything had been said to this point, if he refused again, it would be too hypocritical, and he would definitely be disgusted by the two. This kind of thing is not bad for himself, he just wants to bet on himself, and he can be regarded as being looked up to, and Yang Dao is kind to himself, and there is no reason to refuse what he says.
"Okay, then according to what the seniors said!" Seeing Gu Tian happily agree, Yang Dao was obviously a lot more happy.
"Come, drink!"
After three rounds of drinking, Gu Tian was worried about the matter of Fengleimen in his heart, and wanted to know more about the situation, so he asked the two of them again.
"The selection method of the Wind and Thunder is different every time, so I can't say how to select this year", Yang Taozheng shook his head and explained for Gu Tian, "But what is definitely the most important thing for the Wind and Thunder Gate is not strength, but potential talent, even if the strength is extremely strong, it may not be accepted as a disciple by the Wind and Thunder Gate, so the minimum standard required by the Wind and Thunder Gate is not high, as long as it reaches the seventh level of the human realm." ”
Gu Tian nodded lightly, and secretly wrote it down in his heart. Yang Tao was looking at Gu Tian with a serious face and continued to speak, "If you think that the selection of the Wind Thunder Gate is easier because of this, then it is a big mistake!" Yang Tao poured cold water directly on the shed.
"How do you say this?" Gu Tian looked puzzled, from Yang Taozheng's words, he really didn't feel how difficult it was, "Is there anything hidden in this?"
Yang Tao was sitting upright, "Although the limited strength is not high, but then again, if you don't have a little strength, you won't be able to go to the end at all, let alone stand out from it, it's just a fool's dream." The Wind Thunder Sect recruits disciples with extremely strict requirements for strength, talent, and heart. Yang Tao turned to look at Gu Tian: "Do you know how big the territory controlled by the Wind Thunder Gate is?"
"I don't know!" Gu Tian replied truthfully
"In the territory of the Wind Thunder Gate, there are thousands of cities like my Qingfeng City!" Yang Tao was slowly speaking, but as soon as these words came out, Gu Tian's eyes widened directly. One Qingfeng City has a lot of territory, and what a vast territory will tens of thousands of Qingfeng Cities be?!
"And each of these small cities has at least two places for owners, and it is normal for the larger ones to have five or ten, and it is not surprising that the larger cities can send dozens of people to participate at a time! And everyone yearns for this opportunity for the carp to jump over the dragon gate, you say, how many people can participate in this competition? And the participants will be the elite of their own city, among which there are countless geniuses, amazing people are never scarce, it can be said that everyone is the best among their peers, and it is too difficult and difficult to get ahead...... Speaking of this, Yang Taozheng's face was also a little dignified.
Gu Tian was a little dumbfounded, tens of thousands of people participated in the competition at the same time?
"Then how many people will be accepted in the end?" Gu Tian was not frightened by this huge number, and asked the most crucial question.
"One in a hundred!" Although Yang Taozheng's words were light, the words he said made no one feel relaxed.
Gu Tian lowered his head and was silent, and Yang Tao was continuing to speak: "And these are just the qualifications to join the Wind and Thunder Sect, and if you want to become a core disciple of the sect, you must at least enter the top ten!
"The selection contest of the Wind Thunder Gate will make people rush to it every time, but who can know the tragedy in it? In that kind of place, the more things you want, the greater the probability of death!" Yang Tao stood up and patted Gu Tian on the shoulder gently, "You think about it yourself......"
After that, Yang Dao and Yang Taozheng left here, and only Gu Tian was left on the top of the mountain.
Yang Dao and Yang Tao came to the main hall after going down the mountain.
"Why do you want Gu Tian to be the deputy city lord of Qingfeng City? Do you really think that he can make some gains this time?" As soon as he sat down, Yang Taozheng couldn't wait to ask this question, he was puzzled by Yang Dao's decision.
"What do you think?" Yang Dao didn't answer, but asked rhetorically.
Yang Taozheng smiled bitterly, "Gu Tian's talent and temperament are excellent, but he is a malleable talent, but which of the contestants is not outstanding? Especially those who come out of the big family, they have a unique advantage since they were young, and they are not comparable to those of us who came from small places." ”
"That's because you're not as good as others!" Yang Dao interrupted unceremoniously.
Yang Taozheng didn't care, he was silent, and fell into his memories, "I have participated in this kind of competition, it is too ferocious, Gu Tian will not achieve too good results, I just hope he can come back alive......" Speaking of this, Yang Taozheng changed his words, "Didn't you also participate in your father back then, and in the end it was not a defeat, and even almost died in it." ”
"Hmph, I'm being calculated!" Yang Dao was also very angry when he mentioned this matter, and looked at Yang Taozheng with some dissatisfaction. "You don't understand, Gu Tian is different from us, you and I back then were not as good as him!"
"Oh, then, in your opinion, Gu Tian has hope to stand out from it?" Yang Tao was looking at Yang Dao.
Yang Dao nodded lightly and stood up, "Wait for his good news!" Then he turned around and left the main hall.
On the top of the mountain behind Qingfeng City, Gu Tian clenched his fists tightly and was silent. Yang Taozheng's words made Gu Tian feel a lot of pressure, if he wants to get ahead, he has to go through this kind of tragic battle, the winner is the king and the loser is Kou, this is the world of cultivators.
Gu Tian naturally will not be frightened by what Yang Tao is saying, and will not retreat because of the danger, even if he has to go through thousands of difficulties and dangers, Gu Tian also dares to give it a try, he has long understood that cultivation requires a heart that is not afraid of hardships and dangers, and such an easy retreat is not the work of a strong person. This contest must be attended, and it must stand out! This is his responsibility......
After a moment of silence, Gu Tian let out a long breath, stood up, looked up at the bright moon, and muttered to himself in the breeze on the top of the mountain
"Core Disciple ......"