Yi'an, the land of fish and rice, also known as the Pearl Jade City, is the largest grain producing place in the Ethereal Empire, with one hundred and eight small towns under its jurisdiction and a population of 30 million. The prosperity of the main city is no less than that of the imperial capital of the Ethereal Empire, and the people in the city live and work in peace and contentment, have enough food and clothing, and enjoy a peaceful and prosperous world.

As a place of grain production, the unique grain crop in Yi'an is pearl corn.

Pearl corn, heat and cold resistance, can be planted in all seasons, the growth cycle is three months, when ripe, a pearl corn ear can receive more than 30 fruits, because the fruit shape is like a pearl, the color is like green jade, crystal clear, so it is named pearl jade. An ordinary person can be satisfied with three grains of pearl corn in one meal. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that 'one acre of pearl jade, one lifetime does not know hunger'.

From seeding, planting, harvesting, processing, storage to trading, pearl corn is generally handled by pearl corn merchants. There are hundreds of large and small pearl corn merchants in the entire Yi'an City. Among them, the largest pearl corn merchant is the Fu family.

In the one hundred and eight grain-producing towns under the jurisdiction of Yi'an, the Fu family accounts for eighty-six, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the Fu family is making money every day, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the Fu family is rich enough to rival the country.

The Fu family is kind and charitable in Yi'an, and repairs roads and bridges, which can be regarded as a good family. Patriarch Fu Yan is not only a businessman, but also a Xuanwu fifth-order cultivator, he has a slender figure, a white face, and is only forty years old, and he is a lay disciple of the Qianlong Mountain Cultivation Sect.

Fu Mansion is located in the most prosperous center of Yi'an City, covering an area of more than 1,000 acres, divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard. The inner courtyard is mainly the wing room of the Fu family members, the Fu family ancestral hall, the study, etc., and the outer courtyard is mainly the living room, the account room, the guest room and the residence of the servants, maids and miscellaneous servants.

On this day, Fu Yan and his wife Yu stood majestically in front of the gate of the house, anxiously waiting for the arrival of a big man.

This big man is Yan Kunpeng, the owner of Yi'an Fenghui Commercial Bank.

To say that a business house owner is nothing in Fu Yan's eyes, but this Yan Kunpeng has another identity, he is the royal family of the Ethereal Empire, and his brother is the powerful second prince of the Ethereal Empire, Yan Kunyu!

It can be said that Fu Yan can offend anyone in Yi'an, but Yan Kunyu is tiger butt can't be touched.

The reason why Yan Kunpeng came to the Fu family in person this time was because his son Yan Haojun came personally.

Fu Yan has an only daughter, twenty-nine years old, named Fu Jing. Fu Jing not only has the appearance of a shy flower in the closed moon, the appearance of a sinking fish and a wild goose, but also a well-known talented woman.

Yan Haojun was shocked when he saw Fu Jing in the market. Swear in front of fox friends and dog friends that if you don't marry Fu Jing in this life, you will be a porcupine fart!

Yan Kunpeng had heard a little about Fu Jing, and after listening to his son's request, he readily agreed. Not only did he take a large piece of the best Xuanjing as a dowry, but also asked someone to bring a message, as long as Fu Yan agreed to this family business, he could monopolize the pearl corn business in the entire Yi'an City, and he could also add an official to the knighthood and enter the official career.

Being an official and businessman has always been Fu Yan's long-cherished wish, and he usually has no chance to befriend Yan Kunyu, but how can Fu Yan refuse to come to the door this time. Of course, I agreed without hesitation.

Today is the day of marriage.

Originally, Yan Kunpeng wanted to leave for the Fu family early, but a big customer came to discuss business. After a delay, it was time to devote. Yan Kunpeng was afraid of Fu Yan and the others' anxiety, so he hurriedly sent someone to bring a message, and came to the door at the right time.

Fu Yan got the message, and just after Shen Shi, he and his wife came to the door of the house, and with a happy face, they instructed the family to straighten their waists and wait for the arrival of the nobles.

Who knew that the nobleman had not yet arrived, and the housekeeper ran out of the inner courtyard sweating profusely: "Old ...... Oh no. ”

Seeing that Uncle Gui ran to the front in a panic, Fu Yan's face sank and he asked unhappily. "Uncle, what's all the fuss. Do you still look like a housekeeper of a big family?"

"Little ...... Sister, Miss...... Ran away!"

"What! Jing'er ran away!" Fu Yanda exclaimed: "Useless thing, didn't you tell you to look at Miss?"

"Master, with the help of Ruyan, how can we stop it. Uncle Gui said aggrievedly.

"Ruyan!" When Fu Yan heard this, he almost exploded his lungs in anger, and scolded: "How can this be reasonable! Day and night defense, it is difficult to prevent thieves! This girl is simply the opposite!".

Ruyan is Fu Jing's personal maid. It was bought by Fu Yan from the auction house three years ago for a million lower grade Xuanjing.

To say that a maid is not worth so much money. However, Ruyan was a second-order Xuanwu cultivator, although Ruyan was sealed at that time, Fu Yan still saw Ruyan's extraordinary, and bought her without hesitation. And spent a lot of money to hire a strong person to repair and lift Ruyan's seal.

Ruyan was grateful to Fu Yan, so she stayed and became Fu Jing's personal maid. In addition to serving Fu Jing's daily life, the more important task is to protect Fu Jing.

Fu Yan didn't think that Ruyan, who was usually obedient and undisobedient, actually helped Fu Jing escape from the Fu Mansion.

"How long has Jing'er been running?" Fu Yan asked with a grim face.

"No...... Less than a stick of incense. Uncle Gui replied in a whisper.

"A stick of incense!" Fu Yan roared: "Why are you only here to report now!"

"Master, Ruyan tied up the four of us and stuffed clothes in her mouth, if it weren't for Xiaoling passing by, I'm afraid ...... I'm afraid the old slave won't be able to come. ”

"Rubbish, it's all a bunch of rubbish! Uncle! Immediately send the guards and servants to find me! If you find traces, report them to me immediately. Fu Yan knew that it was useless to blame Uncle Gui, these nursing homes were good at playing prestige in front of ordinary people, but they were simply vulnerable in front of Ruyan.

"Yes, sir. Uncle Gui quickly turned and left.

"That's good. This girl just doesn't make people worry. Yu stomped his feet in a hurry.

"Look at the good daughter you gave birth to!" Fu Yan walked into the outer courtyard with a snort in his sleeves.

At this time, Fu Jing had already escaped from Fu's mansion with the help of Ruyan, and then ran through the streets and alleys towards the city gate quickly.

The two of them were dressed in men's clothes and walked briskly. Fu Jing covered his face with a huge hat and said anxiously as he walked.

"Sister Ruyan, the teleportation array is maintained, and it can only be used in three days, and now that dusk is approaching, I'm afraid it's too late to rush to the city gate, how can this be good?"

Ruyan said with a smile: "Hehe, Xiaojing, don't worry, there are many people here, I can't spread my body to take you in a hurry, after the market in front, you will arrive at the Lixiang ruins, and then you can go through the sky." ”

"I hope to get to the city gates before they are closed. ”

Fu Jing knew very well that although Ruyan could take her to fly in the air, as soon as the city gate was closed, the enchantment would be opened, and without the official government, anyone who forcibly broke into the city would be immediately shot by the city gate guards!

Seeing Fu Jing's anxious appearance, Ruyan asked puzzledly: "I heard that Yan Haojun's family has a big business, and his uncle is the second prince of the Ethereal Empire, why don't you like this family business?"

Fu Jing pursed her lips and snorted coldly: "Hmph! What about the second prince, even the emperor of the Ethereal Empire, I, Fu Jing, are not uncommon." ”

"I also heard that the dowry is a piece of the best Xuanjing, oh my God, the best Xuanjing! I have never seen the best Xuanjing in my life. "As a cultivator, Ruyan is much more interested in the Xuanjing used in her cultivation.

Fu Jing glanced at Ruyan and said, "If you like it, you can marry him." ”

Ruyan smiled: "Giggles, I want to marry him, but it's not me that people fancy me." ”

Fu Jing didn't dwell too much on this topic, and said with some concern. "Sister Ruyan, if you can't escape this time, I'm afraid my father won't spare you. ”

"Hehe, for Xiaojing's happiness, even if the master beats me to death, I am willing. ”

"Thank you, Sister Ruyan. ”

"What's polite to me. Ruyan said.

The two of them hurried all the way, and although they met the Fu Mansion Guardian who was looking for them along the way, they were all easily dodged by Ruyan. Half an hour later, the two came to the ruins of Lixiang.

Lixiang ruins, the area can reach thousands of acres, the ruins and broken walls, a desolate, the internal road, the alley, the east turns west, the south bends and the north winds, like a labyrinth. The bluestone bricks on the ground are thick and simple, and the surface is carved with strange patterns, and it is said that the Lixiang ruins are very old, which is older than Yi'an City.

According to historical records, the Lixiang ruins were originally the sacrificial altar of the Mo people in the ancient city of Lixiang, a long time ago, the Ethereal Empire fought against the ancient city of Lixiang for pearl corn, and five thousand Ethereal Empire ironclad soldiers died inexplicably and tragically at the sacrificial altar, and the dead bones were gone! Later, under the strong suppression of a high-ranking monk, the Lixiang site returned to peace.

The Ethereal Empire has tried to rebuild the Lixiang Ruins many times, but even if it turns over a green brick and moves an object, there will be supernatural things, resulting in no one daring to enter, and finally the government will not be able to do so, so let it go.

The ruins of Lixiang are strange and mysterious, and there are often outsiders who strayed into the ruins and disappeared for no reason. Because the local people know these secrets, almost no one passes through the Lixiang ruins.

Fu Jing came to the Lixiang ruins and hesitated for a moment, as the aboriginal of Yi'an City, of course she knew the rumors of the Lixiang ruins, and couldn't help but ask with some concern.

"Sister Ruyan, I heard that this is a place of great evil, and there will be no danger. ”

The theory of ghosts and gods Ruyan has always scoffed, and she thinks that this kind of false rumors and strange powers will be spread for a long time, and the people will be convinced. However, as a cultivator, such as Yan Mingrui, there is indeed a chilling energy in this Lixiang ruins.

"Xiao Jing, the Lixiang ruins are a shortcut, if you take a detour, I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up with the city gate before it closes. Even if there is danger, we will break through. Ruyan turned to smile and said, "Giggles, if you're afraid, we can only wait for the master to come and catch us." ”

"If you are caught by your father, it will be difficult to run out again. Fu Jingbei gritted her teeth and said, "Fight, I don't want to marry a gentleman who has never even met in my life!"

"Alright, let's go!"

Ruyan gently hugged Fu Jingyingying's small waist, unfolded her body, and flew into the Lixiang ruins.

Ruyan hugged Fu Jing on the ruins of the Lixiang ruins, flying and moving, as if walking on the ground, and crossed the Lixiang ruins in less than two quarters of an hour. Thankfully, there were no anomalies at the Lixiang site.

Passing through the ruins of Lixiang, the two of them did not stop for the slightest, and walked quickly towards the city gate not far ahead.

As soon as I arrived not far from the city gate, I saw the soldiers guarding the city, laboriously pushing the thick Xuangang city gate to slowly close.

Seeing this scene, Fu Jing shouted anxiously: "Wait a minute!"

As soon as the gates are closed, the barrier will be activated, and there will be no way to get out of the city.

"Stop!" the defenders stopped the two who were eager.

A soldier commander approached and said solemnly, "The city gate will be closed, and you will go out of the city tomorrow." ”

Ruyan took out a piece of medium-grade Xuanjing from the money bag in her arms, stuffed it into the hand of the commander, and said with a smile: "Master Jun, our young master's relatives are seriously ill, and we are in a hurry to go out of the city to see the last one, so it's convenient." ”

The commander of the soldiers checked the Xuanjing in his hand, felt that the weight was acceptable, his face softened, and he turned his face and shouted, "Wait a minute." ”

The soldiers who closed the gates stopped and waited for the commander's order.

The commander took Xuanjing into his arms and waved his hand at Fu Jing and Ruyan: "Count your luck, let's go." ”

"Thank you, Master Jun. ”

Ruyan pulled Fu Jing through the city gate quickly, and as soon as she left the city, she heard a bang, the city gate was closed, and almost at the same time, a layer of blue light flashed on the surface of the city gate, and the enchantment was activated.

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