Chapter 9: The Battle of the Cities

Li Xiangyun sighed with some emotion, Candlelight Dongtian was removed, and he has been separated from people for at least 3,000 years.

As a result, this small world does not seem to have changed at all, time seems to have stagnated in this place, and the things recorded thousands of years ago by the Tanuki Kitten in the secret spy of the Daomen can still match this place.

Whether it is "Tianxuan City" or the identity token of Tianxuan City conjured up by the tanuki kitten, it is still accepted by Falling Star City.

This made me feel some emotion inexplicably.

A small world that has been stagnant for thousands of years.

How much has changed in the world during this time?

"Let's find a few people to ask, since the old banyan tree said that the national color city flew to the center of this cave in the clouds and mist, then maybe someone in the city has seen it." The tanuki kitten spoke.

"Master Guoshi, let's ask separately, find a few more people, if Guose City really flew near this city, then someone should see it."

"Alright, little tiger, let's go over there. Hey, the bacon hanging over there is so fragrant, I'll go over and take a look, little tiger, you can find someone to ask yourself. ”

The tanuki kitten took a leap and ran to a broth shop on the street.

Li Xiangwan smiled, they all became demon saints, this raccoon cat still couldn't change his nature, and ran over when he smelled it.

Tiger Demon Huang Datou was a little embarrassed, hugged his fist at Li Xiangyi, and walked towards the other end of the street.

Lee went to the other side.

The defenders of Falling Star City, including the residents of the city, have not changed their language, and they still speak the elegant dialect of Nanmeng Huazhou, and their tone is even more simple and elegant than the official dialect of Nanmeng Huazhou today.

"Old woman, how do you sell this pear?" Li Xiangyi came to a fragrant pear stall and asked.

The old woman who sold pears looked to be in her early sixties, but her face was very ruddy and she had a kind smile.

She saw the long knife pinned to Li Xiangyi's waist, but she didn't care at all, and replied: "Three big money and a pound, Housheng, I don't hear your accent is not a native of Falling Star City, right?" ”

Li Xiangyi replied while picking pears: "I'm from Tianxuan City in the west, mother-in-law, what's there to do in this Falling Star City?" ”

The old woman replied with a smile: "There is a river of lanterns in the east of the city, and at night, there will be many spirit fish like lanterns, flying up from the water, illuminating the streets on both sides of the river very brightly. ”

"After sunset, many young girls will meet to go to the river to watch."

"In Wudou Street in the west of the city, there are many heroic souls who died in battle, and every night after hours, these heroic souls will appear and fight with others."

"If you can win against them, you will be richly rewarded, or you will be given Xuangong, or you will be given treasures. Many young people from other big cities like to go to them to fight. ”

After speaking, the old woman looked at Li Xiangyun with a smile, and seemed to want to know which one the young man in front of her would choose between Huadeng River and Wudou Street.

On the one hand, there are young and beautiful girls, and on the other hand, it is possible to obtain the treasure Xuangong, which is almost the most attractive thing in the world to the wandering rangers in the major cities.

"Before I came to Falling Star City, I heard that this Falling Star City is a treasure city, and when I heard my mother-in-law say it, it was really the case."

"But is there anything else worth visiting?"

Li Xiangyi continued to ask after some appreciation.

The old woman looked at him with a strange look and asked, "Housheng, you won't come to the Falling Star Sinkhole, right?" I'm telling you, it's unacceptable. ”

"Falling Star Sinkhole?" Li Xiangyi asked gently, "Why can't you do it?" Could it be that this falling star sinkhole will still eat people? ”

As he spoke, he handed a large basket of fragrant pears to the old woman.

The old woman looked at this basket of fragrant pears, which was seven or eight catties, and could be sold for a lot of money, so she replied while weighing: "Housheng, it seems that you really don't know anything." ”

"This Falling Star Sinkhole is the first wonder of our Falling Star City, but it is not easy for outsiders to see it."

"One is that it is in the city lord's mansion, guarded by guards, ordinary people are not allowed to approach, if it violates, it will be executed."

"Second, I heard that in this falling star sinkhole, there are many demons in the mixed world, and without the edict of the city lord, anyone who enters will be eaten by those demons."

This star-falling sinkhole is actually in the city lord's mansion? And also imprisoning the demons of the mixed world?

Li Xiangyi raised his eyebrows slightly.

In the Qingniu Guan Secret Spy, there is no mention of this falling star sinkhole, it seems that after leaving the world for many years, there are still some changes in this cave world.

"So the old body advises you, it's better not to break into the falling star sinkhole, whether it is the guards of the City Lord's Mansion or the demons inside, it is not something that ordinary people can afford to provoke. Oh, eight catties and one tael, count eight catties, you can give twenty-four big money. ”

Li Xiangyi took out twenty-four copper coins and handed them over: "Thank you, mother-in-law!" ”

The old woman saw that these copper coins were slightly different from the coins made in Falling Star City, but she saw that they were also made of copper, so she accepted them with confidence.

"Mother-in-law, is there anything else to play besides this falling star sinkhole? Or, has there been any novelty happening in Falling Star City lately? ”

The old woman was slightly stunned: "What are you talking about?" ”

"On my way here, I heard that not long ago, there was a big city that flew above Falling Star City in the clouds, I don't know if there is such a thing?"

Li Xiangyun finally said his goal.

The old woman shook her head.

Li Xiangyi was a little disappointed.

At this moment, I heard the old woman say: "Housheng, you have heard that almost ten years ago, there was a big city shrouded in clouds and mist, but it did not fly over Falling Star City, but it swept at the junction of Danxia City and Red Fire City. ”

"I heard that when the big city was in the sky, the immortals of Danxia City, Red Fire City, including the nearby Streamer City and Iron Blood City, all made a move, wanting to keep that big city."

"At that time, those immortals fought for a day and a night, but no one could keep the big city, and still let it fly away, but those immortals were not in vain, and they still intercepted some treasures and people."

Li Xiangyun asked, "Since this happened at the junction of Danxia City and Red Fire City, how did you know about it, old woman?" ”

"This matter has been rumored for a long time, and I heard that our city lord is also involved, but it is far away, and it is late, and only some people have been taken captive."

I see.

It seems that after the national color city entered the candlelight cave, there was a lot of movement, and it actually attracted several cities to fight together.

It's much easier to find it.

However, the national color city that passed through the sky was regarded as a treasure mountain by the big people in the cave, and even the people above did not let go.

I don't know how many people have suffered because of this.

"It seems that I did hear it, thank you mother-in-law!"

Li Xiangyi said goodbye to the old woman, put away the fragrant pears, continued shopping, asked a few passers-by, and finally walked into a bookstore.

The name of the library is Jinxiuzhai, and there is a couplet in front of the door:

The small shop hall is full of passers-by;

The Emperor's three talents and all things are in the strange book.

This couplet was well written, and Li Xiangyi saw it from afar, so he swaggered into it with a long knife on his shoulder.

There was an old shopkeeper in the store, who was lying on the counter and drowsy.

There was also a young girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, sorting out books on the shelves.

Li Xiangyi glanced at the old shopkeeper, and was about to flip through the Xianjia Mansion newspaper next to the counter first.

"Guest officer, do you want to buy the newspaper?"

The girl heard the movement and walked over.

"Girl, do you have the latest newspaper here?"

"Guest officers, they are all the latest, Jinxiuzhai has a good reputation, and it will never fool guests." The girl smiled brightly, and her voice was as crisp as a yellow bird, which was very good.

"yes, then I'll take a look."

As soon as Li Xiangyi picked up a copy of the Immortal Family Mansion newspaper, a white hand stretched out.

He looked up in surprise.

The girl smiled lightly and said: "Guest officer, the rules of all the bookstores in Falling Star City are the same, buy three yuan for the newspaper, and read one!" ”

"I don't know, isn't it from another big city?"

Li Xiangyi was surprised, I didn't expect there to be such a rule, is this afraid that I won't buy it?

However, just looking at it will cost a big road copper coin, which is not a bad price.

"I'll read it first, and if there's something I like, I'll buy it, how about it?"

"Then you have to give a Dao money first."

Okay, Li Xiangyun had no choice but to take out a winter treasure money from the storage bag and throw it away.

After receiving the money, the girl really allowed him to read it.

There are several newspapers of the Immortal Family Mansion at the counter, from the surrounding major cities, including Falling Star City.

Seeing him carefully selected, the girl couldn't help but ask curiously, "Guest officer, what news do you want to find?" I can help you. ”

"Is there any news about the news that a cloudy city passed through the sky before the tenth day, and the cities were fighting?"

"Yes, you see, these newspapers are all recorded."

The girl picked out three copies of the Xianjia Mansion newspaper and handed them to Li Xiangyi.

Li Xiangyun took the "Danxia Illustrated Chronicle" from Danxia City, and sure enough, he saw the content about the national color city on it.

It is described that ten days ago, a mysterious and unfamiliar big city flew from the sky, accompanied by misty clouds and mist, and flew towards the depths of the cave world, passing through the border area of Danxia City and Red Fire City.

The city lords of the two big cities took action in person, wanting to stop this mysterious big city and take it for themselves, and later the nearby Streamer City, Iron Blood City, and Falling Star City all participated.

The specific content is similar to what the old woman who sold pears said, but it is more precise, and it records in detail the battle between several city lords.

"I want all three of these reports, can I ask the girl for some news?" Li Xiangyun took out eight more Great Dao copper coins and handed them to the girl.

The girl accepted the money and said happily: "Of course you can, if the guest officer wants to ask anything, just ask, I, Su Jinxiu, must know everything, just treat it as a gift, no money." ”

"Thank you, I heard that the five city lords who participated in the battle, including the one from our Falling Star City, have all taken a lot of treasures from that Sky City and captured some people?"

The three reports of the Immortal Mansion only talked about the seizure of treasures, and did not record the abduction.

The girl who called herself Su Jinxiu looked slightly different, but she still nodded: "Yes, for the mysterious city that suddenly appeared, the major city lords cherish it very much, so whether it is the items on it, or people, even flowers and trees, they all want it." ”

"Danxia, Chihuo, Streamer, and Iron-blooded four big cities have won more, our Falling Star City Lord went late, and when he arrived with the masters of the mansion, the city in the sky had already broken free from the shackles of the big array, and he only captured a few dozen people."

Li Xiangyun asked, "What's the use of them asking for these people?" The people in that Sky City shouldn't be some kind of Holy Communion Dao fetus, right? How much do they deserve it? ”

The girl paused, hesitated a little, and finally replied: "Give ten more money, and I will tell you an important news." Rest assured, it's definitely worth the price! ”

Li Xiangyun did not hesitate, and took out another ten Great Dao copper coins.

"I've heard that these city lords suspect that the Sky City is from outside the Cave Heaven!"

"Beyond the Cave?"

"Uh-huh, how's that? Isn't it shocking? It's worth ten dollars, right? ”

"Why do they think that?"

The girl shook her head: "Then I don't know, but this news shouldn't be fake, because I have the exact channel." ”

"What channel?"

The girl shook her head again, with a look of this question, even if you give me more Dao copper coins, I won't say it.

Li Xiangyun directly took out another twenty Great Dao copper coins and threw them over.

"The third lady of Danxia City is my close childhood friend, and she told me secretly." After the girl collected the money, she said hehehe, and stuck out her tongue after speaking, revealing a hint of coquettishness.

Li Xiangyi didn't ask any more questions, chatted a few words, and then left.

Soon he was reunited with the tanuki kitten's apprentice.

As soon as the two sides communicated, the news they heard was similar.

The tanuki kitten said: "Little Lizi, I overheard the words of a housekeeper in the City Lord's Mansion, and more people have been kidnapped from the Red Fire City, one of which is an old man, who is suspected to be the master of the National Color City. ”

"I'm going to go over there first."

The newspaper of the Sanfendi bought by Li Xiangyi also wrote that among the treasures seized by Chihuo City and Danxia City, there were items suspected to be from the yamen of the outside government.

This matches the news that the tanuki kitten heard.

"Which way are you going?"

Li Xiangyi came here, the main purpose was to find the people in the third floor and rescue the granddaughter Niuniu of the old shopkeeper.

Hearing this, he replied: "Master Guoshi, you and General Huang should go to Chihuo City first, and I will go to Danxia City, and our troops will be divided into two routes, and we can also find out the final whereabouts of Guoshi City earlier." ”

"But before that, I have to go to the City Lord's Mansion here, and there are a lot of people captive here, so I can't sit idly by."

The tanuki kitten tilted her head and thought about it, then waved her paw and said, "Okay, then you can explore the City Lord's Mansion here first, if you encounter a strong enemy that you can't deal with, you can call me." ”

"I'll let the little tiger go to Streamer City first, and we'll divide into three ways."

After speaking, the raccoon kitten plucked three cat hairs from himself and gave them to Li Xiangyi.

"As long as you use the spiritual fire to ignite the cat's hair, I know that you are in danger, and the national division will rush over as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Master Guoshi!"

"No, the cat said it would take care of you, and it will do what it says."

Li Xiangyi made a gesture and thanked the cat national teacher.

The tanuki kitten pouted: "You are not a scholar, what are you doing?" Still, you're pretty good-looking. ”

"Really? Thank you for your compliment. ”

"Okay, the national division is gone, let's see you in Danxia City!"

After saying that, the tanuki cat master and apprentice left together.

Li Xiangyun waited until nightfall before he began to act.

(End of chapter)