If it was the East Sea Monarch or any other lord, he would probably order the people under the rank to retreat at this time. But Ziye Zhenren seems to be very interested in Qin Fengzi. After looking at him for a while, he said, "Senior brother sighed like this, why?"

Qin Fengzi hesitated for a moment, as if he didn't know whether to say the next words or not. But when he raised his eyes to look at Ziye Zhenren again, he found that the other party's eyes were meaningful. Then a thought came to him—before he could even figure out what it was, but the words blurted out in a mysterious way.

"I heard that after you were seriously injured and returned to the weak water, you became a ghost cultivator. I also heard that the root of the existence of ghost cultivation is an obsession......" Qin Fengzi looked at him, "What is the obsession of a real person?"

This question seems to have nothing to do with what the two of them are going to talk about today, and it shouldn't have been asked by Qin Fengzi, who was still trembling before—and it shouldn't be asked by anyone. Ghost cultivation is obsessed with such a life-threatening thing, and the consequences of being known can be serious or light. If there are masters who design according to their obsessions, it will be very disadvantageous for ghost cultivation.

But Ziye Zhenren listened, but did not immediately answer or reprimand. His expression became more meaningful. After looking at the people under the stairs a few more times with a scrutinizing gaze, he smiled instead: "My obsession is the same as that of everyone in the Xianmen - that is, to return to the land and revitalize the Xuanmen." This point, the ancestors taught by words and deeds, so that our daily diary in our hearts, and I am no exception. ”

"The Ancestor once said that if someone—anyone—dared to challenge my belief in the Immortal Sect of No Life, everyone would be punished. What I am doing now is consciously following the teachings of the head of my lifeless immortal sect, and I have a clear conscience. What do you think, junior brother?"

Koto looked directly at him. It seems that the next sentence will take a lot of effort. But those strengths were added in one place, and in the end they only became a hoarse sentence that gently echoed in this empty hall: "The great array that the ancestor laid out in the vast sea...... What exactly, do you do?"

Purple Night Real showed a subtle smile. He paced two more steps in the hall with his back hand, and turned to look at Qin Fengzi: "What you asked is the question that many people in the door have wanted to ask but dare not ask over the years. I didn't misread you. ”

"I once asked Lao Zu this question. He paused and looked at Qin Fengzi, "Then, the ancestor ordered me to see Li Yunxin." Maybe it's because we both have this question in our hearts...... And now he has sent you to me. ”

"Go, act when the opportunity arises. Ziye Zhenren said softly, "Take a good look at what kind of person Liu Gongzan is." Again—"

He accentuated: "Be improvised. ”

After about three or four breaths, Qin Fengzi whispered, "I understand." ”

"Then go ahead. ”

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The capital of the East Sea Kingdom has been falling for several days. Most of the northern part of this small country is under the rule of Emperor Rong, but the south is still in chaos. The resistance, the rebels, and careerists appeared one after another, and it was even more chaotic than the "occupied areas" in the north.

In the midst of such chaos, it was the end of the year—the last day of the year. But the country is about to be broken, and few people seem to care about such things anymore.

Except for that whitewater town on the southeast coast.

In fact, more than a month ago, Whitewater Town had been occupied by the people of "Sea King Lu Fei". Half a month after Lu Baishui's fleet went to sea, pirates who had been active in the ocean suddenly attacked in a big way, wiped out the East China Sea Jun Naval Division in three battles, and landed here. At that time, many people were puzzled by the behavior of pirates—they could come and go freely at sea, but when they arrived on land, they were like tigers in a cage, waiting for the officials and troops of the East China Sea to encircle and suppress them.

It was only then that I learned that the pirates had foresight. Soon after the town of Whitewater was occupied, the Rong army marched all the way south. The war on the border is already a lot of anxiety, who cares about scabies and itching here.

So today, there is no war in this whitewater town, and the people are still living as before. Even many ignorant people felt that life after the arrival of the pirates was even better than before—that there was no government, and that by the end of the year they would not have to pay taxes and that they would have enough to eat for many days. Lu Fei, who has always been "famous" but has not seen his true face, has also issued several decrees strictly prohibiting acts such as disturbing the people and stealing. The granary of the government was opened to store grain, and a large area of land that originally belonged to the officials and nobles was divided.

Although most of it was given to the pirates who came from the sea to land, at least the townspeople felt that if the pirates had a livelihood, they would not be able to do evil again. It also made them feel that these people did not seem to want to plunder and return to the sea, but intended to operate here for a long time.

What's more, many people were surprised to find that among those pirates, there were quite a few people who were familiar with the past.

For example, in a certain year and month, someone who killed a notorious "squire" in a fit of rage because of the seizure of a field and the separation of his wife - they all thought they had died early.

For example, in a certain year and month, because his sister who was a servant in the county family was beaten to death, and someone who took revenge by arson at night also thought that he had died early.

There were many such "examples", which made the townspeople feel more affectionate, and they realized that the pirates were not all heinous people as the legend suggests. Many people who couldn't survive on land or who had a lot of bitterness and hatred ran there.

The common people do not know much what is called "legal principles" and "decrees". Their circumstances and limited knowledge give them a natural empathy for those who are in the same class as themselves and who have similar experiences. The atmosphere of this simple kindness also made the town more and more stable.

Only a very limited number of people will notice and think about such a thing-

Just as the rich and noble are not all arrogant and lascivious, the poor are not all simple and kind. Among the many pirates, there must be many who are really traitors and cruel and tyrannical - otherwise it is impossible for the Sea King Lu Fei to hold on to the official army for so many years - but there are no such people in the town today. But this also made them realize the depth of the intentions of this sea king Lu Fei.

They were indeed going to come and not leave.

Because of the above reasons, on this day at the end of the year, the town of Whitewater is more lively than in the usual peacetime. Flaming red lanterns are hung under the eaves of the houses, and every household is busy removing the blessing characters and couplets that have been exposed to the wind and sun for a year in the morning, and replacing them with new ones. The chimneys were smoking. The housewives were busy frying and frying, and the smell of meat and oil was all in a town. There was snow on the streets, and the wind was biting. But with hot food in his belly and money in his arms, he doesn't feel cold even when facing the wind. This is also thanks to the pirates who landed - it is said that Lu Fei, the king of the sea, gave all his private wealth to the people in the town, and every family received two taels of silver. There are old, weak, sick and disabled people in the family, and they have added a knife of meat and a pot of oil.

This peaceful scene attracted many refugees. However, Aquaman set up a porridge field ten miles outside the town, and sent a team of sturdy and vicious-looking pirates to guard it. Only select some young people who have skills, or those who have minor diseases that can be cured well, and put them in the town. The rest were stopped outside the town. But Rao is so, and it has also earned the new owner of Whitewater quite a good name.

Right now, the new owner is in the big house of the East Sea Inn. Nearly two months ago, he had a good conversation with a visitor from the north here. There are still two people in the room today, but the scene is very different.

Lu Fei, or Lu Baishui, wrapped himself in a heavy fur coat, leaned on the fire, and looked out of the window with a wistful expression.

This is the commanding height of Whitewater Town, and you can see the lively scene in the town. If you have supernatural powers and strong ears, you can still hear many people talking about the good of that sea king Lu Fei. But he didn't seem to be interested in any of this—he sighed, poked his hand out of his fur, grabbed the bottle on the low table, and quickly retracted it, as if afraid of the cold. It warmed up for a while before pouring a mouthful into his mouth.

"I wasn't like that before. Lu Baishui sighed again, "When Li Yunxin was here two months ago, I wasn't afraid of the cold at all. ”

"You are a mortal, and you can't stand the stirring of spiritual power during the battle of supernatural powers. It is fortunate that the root cause was damaged, and his life was spared. The other man, as he had done before, stood on the terrace with his back hand and looked at the sea. When he said this, he turned around - it was Liu Gongzan, who was rumored to be going straight to the East China Sea in panic.

"But now that you're on land, you're an old acquaintance with King Rong. He has promised you that this town of Whitewater will be autonomous, and you will be regarded as a prince in the future, which is better than adrift on the sea. Liu Gongzan looked at his complexion, "It's not impossible to get better if you want to be in good health." I can pass on a set of exercises to you. As long as you can set your mind and practice well, it will take a few years to practice quickly, and 30 years to slow down, and your body will be as strong as ever. If you continue to concentrate on cultivation, you can-"

Lu Baishui raised his hand lazily: "Okay." Before I met you, I was really interested in these things. After that...... Forget it. ”

"I've seen the gods with my own eyes at sea - I saw the gods fighting. Once upon a time, when I was in Aquarius Bay, the water demon of the East China Sea came to a small school, and I already felt that it was terrifying. But when I saw Li Yunxin fighting with people that night, I realized that there was really such a means in the world. Alas...... You people, either have adventures, or start honing your mind at a young age. What are we...... Hum. ”

He laughed and took another sip of wine: "After all these years of wandering, I can't settle my mind." Now that I see these things again, I feel that I have to look down on everything. Practice, forget it...... Those people in the town thought that the gods were good in every way, and they ate with golden rice bowls and slept on white jade beds. But I now know that being an immortal may not be happy, and I am only afraid that it will be more dangerous. ”

"Thanks to you—" he pursed his lips in a lengthened voice, "for a town like this." To be able to settle down the brethren is to remove calamity from the sea. I've been here for the rest of my life. I have an inexhaustible supply of gold and silver, and I practice my sword every day, and I may live another thirty or fifty years...... It's also a mortal's happiness. ”