"You mean that Old Ancestor Moon Wheel is coming to Tianren City, and it's actually to pick a fight?"
Ye Ling, currently serving as the City Lord of Tianren City and vigorously developing the auction house, naturally had some understanding of the movements of various major forces in Lingzhou.
It could be said that the popularity of the Tianren City auction could not be separated from Old Ancestor Moon Wheel.
Bai Ling said, "We haven't obtained conclusive evidence, but recently, multiple forces in the territory of Moon Wheel Holy Land have disappeared without a trace. Moreover, the ominous power first appeared from Moon Wheel Holy Land. With these signs, even without direct evidence, we must guard against Moon Wheel Holy Land."
Ye Ling chuckled, "I understand now. Old Ancestor Moon Wheel suddenly came to your Qingyue Sect's territory, making you, the Sect Master of Qingyue Sect, unable to sit still, so you came to me, wanting me to save your Qingyue Sect?"
"It's not that you want to save my life, it's that you want me to save you."
Bai Ling corrected, "Please watch your words. I am here to seek cooperation with you. Tianren City is now a mixed bag. No matter how strong your cultivation is, in this chaotic situation, you can easily capsize in the gutter."
Ye Ling nodded slightly, "What you say is not unreasonable. In my current situation, having an ally would indeed be much better."
"But based on your performance so far, your Qingyue Sect has nothing that catches my eye. Moreover, we still have grievances between us. I don't see any benefit in our alliance."
If Ye Ling were not entangled by dark forces, he would naturally not care about the so-called ominous power. But now the situation was different. He could lose his mind and control of his body at any moment due to the erosion of dark forces.
Furthermore, the so-called ominous power was very likely related to dark forces. If he happened to be eroded by dark forces when they attacked, he might truly become the Eighth Star Pillar.
Bai Ling replied, "My Qingyue Sect possesses a large amount of intelligence regarding the ominous power. As long as we cooperate, we can share all the intelligence with you... Additionally, too many powerful individuals have come to Tianren City recently. The original army of Tianren City is no longer sufficient to maintain order in the city. My Qingyue Sect can dispatch disciples to help you share the burden."
"As for you killing the Qingyue Envoy, we can let bygones be bygones."
Ye Ling smiled, "Your terms are good. What does your Qingyue Sect need?"
Bai Ling: "Strength."
"Strength?" Ye Ling raised an eyebrow.
Bai Ling explained, "That's right, strength. The overall strength of Moon Wheel Holy Land is above that of my Qingyue Sect, and the Flame Spirit Empire has been on good terms with Moon Wheel Holy Land for generations. If Moon Wheel Holy Land truly harbors ill intentions, the Flame Spirit Empire will likely assist them. As for the Tang Manor, which is the only one we can try to win over, they are currently wavering. If Old Ancestor Moon Wheel really intends to make a move against my Qingyue Sect, my Qingyue Sect will be unable to withstand it alone!"
Ye Ling: "So, after hearing that a great demon appeared in Tianren City, you personally came to test my strength?"
Bai Ling nodded, "Yes, your strength has exceeded my expectations. If you can cooperate with my Qingyue Sect, our chances of overcoming this crisis will be much greater."
"Of course, if all of this is just my unfounded worry, my Qingyue Sect will fully support your auction house. What do you think?"
Ye Ling looked at Bai Ling's clear eyes, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, "Yes, I can cooperate with you, but I have another condition." Da Feng Novel Network
Seeing Ye Ling relent, Bai Ling's eyes lit up, "You say it!"
Ye Ling smiled slightly and beckoned Bai Ling over, "Come here."
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The next day, at noon.
A large teleportation array of Qingyue Sect suddenly appeared in the sky above Tianren City. A large number of Qingyue Sect disciples flew out from the teleportation array and descended into Tianren City.
The already bustling Tianren City instantly fell silent with the arrival of the Qingyue Sect disciples.
The smiles on the faces of the original inhabitants of Tianren City vanished, and they immediately became tense.
The cultivators of Tianren City all knew that the current City Lord, Ye Ling, had publicly killed the Qingyue Envoy, thus creating animosity with Qingyue Sect.
It was just that Qingyue Sect had not reacted for a long time, and everyone had subconsciously ignored this matter, indulging in making money.
But now, with the sudden arrival of Qingyue Sect disciples in Tianren City, the cultivators in the city saw it as Qingyue Sect launching a retaliatory strike against Tianren City!
For a time, the atmosphere in the city became extremely oppressive, and the entire city was in a state of panic.
However, just as the cultivators of Tianren City were preparing for a bloody battle with the Qingyue Sect disciples, a group of Qingyue Sect disciples lined up uniformly in front of the City Lord's Mansion, seemingly waiting for someone's inspection.
As the cultivators were filled with confusion, Bai Ling flew out from the teleportation array, causing an uproar in Tianren City!
"Why is the Sect Master of Qingyue Sect personally appearing?"
"It's over now. Rumor has it that the Sect Master of Qingyue Sect is a half-step Supreme. She can crush Tianren City with a single finger. How can we fight?"
"Let's flee. Tianren City is destined to perish!"
A large number of wails erupted in the city, and the cultivators immediately gave up resistance, even showing a look of despair on their faces.
However, just as the cultivators were in despair, Bai Ling loudly ordered the Qingyue Sect disciples, "All disciples, obey my command! Cooperate fully with City Lord Ye Ling in maintaining order in Tianren City and ensuring the smooth progress of the auction!"
"Disciples obey!"
A group of disciples responded loudly and then, in batches, took over the work of the Tianren City army, beginning to maintain order in the city.
The cultivators of Tianren City stared blankly at the Qingyue Sect disciples busily working in the city, their minds a mess, unable to understand what was happening for a while.
Why were the people of Qingyue Sect willing to help City Lord Ye Ling?
Weren't Ye Ling and Qingyue Sect supposed to be enemies?
For a moment, the cultivators of Tianren City were in a state of confusion.
However, Ye Ling's prestige also rose to a new height because of this matter!
In the Tianren Tower, Ayu looked at the bustling scene in the city with disbelief and turned to Ye Ling, asking, "How did you do it? The disciples of Qingyue Sect are willing to help us?"
Ye Ling chuckled, "It's just a small deal with their Sect Master. But this is not something you should be concerned about. We should continue today's lesson."
"Wait a moment!"
Just as Ye Ling was about to teach Ayu, Bai Ling instantly appeared in the Tianren Tower and said to Ye Ling, "Today I need your help with something, it's very important!"
Ye Ling frowned, "Ayu's cultivation is also very important."
Bai Ling immediately clasped her hands together and pleaded with Ye Ling, "Please, this matter is very important to my Qingyue Sect. Please lend me a hand."
Seeing Bai Ling's pitiful appearance, Ayu also said to Ye Ling, "Little Ye Zi, why don't you agree to her? I'm not in a hurry anyway. If I rest today, I can digest the runes I learned a few days ago. Those are so difficult!"
"Also... I haven't played with Dingdang for a long time."
Hearing Ayu's words, Ye Ling sighed slightly, "Fine, I'll give you a day off today. But rest is rest, cultivation cannot be neglected... Copy each of the runes I taught you these days three hundred times."
"Okay!" Ayu replied cheerfully!
Ye Ling waved his hand, "You go, Dingdang is in the mansion."
"Okay! I'm going!"
Ayu responded and then happily skipped out of the Tianren Tower.
Seeing Ayu's cheerful back, Bai Ling teased Ye Ling, "It seems your teaching is very strict. It's just a day off, and the girl is so happy. I'm curious how you usually teach?"
Ye Ling said mercilessly, "You are not qualified to be my disciple yet."
Bai Ling scoffed, "Tch! If I abandon my position as Sect Master of Qingyue Sect and become your disciple, my brain must be broken?"
Ye Ling just shook his head and smiled at Bai Ling's reaction, not bothering to explain the importance of a逍遥仙 disciple. He then said, "Let's not talk about this. What do you need me to do?" Da Feng Novel
Seeing Ye Ling getting down to business, Bai Ling's expression also became serious, and she said, "This matter is related to the ominous power. Let's talk about it when we get there."
"Ominous power?"
Hearing Bai Ling mention the ominous power, Ye Ling's interest was immediately piqued. He followed Bai Ling and flew out of Tianren City, flying thirty thousand miles to the southeast, and stopped above a canyon called "One Line Sky."
Ye Ling looked at the One Line Sky below and asked Bai Ling, "Why did you run so far? This place shouldn't be within the jurisdiction of your Qingyue Sect, right?"
Bai Ling replied, "This is the border of my Qingyue Sect's territory. Outside the One Line Sky is the territory of the Tang Manor."
Ye Ling: "Why did you bring me here?"
Bai Ling: "An elder of my sect has been investigating the matter of the ominous power. A large part of the intelligence I shared with you was obtained by that elder's investigation. However, last night, that elder lost contact in this place, the One Line Sky."
"This morning, I sent two more elders with Dao Extreme cultivation to investigate here, but they also lost contact, just like that elder."
Ye Ling: "So, you want me to help you find missing persons?"
Bai Ling: "Please, that elder might possess extremely important information, and his disappearance in the One Line Sky means that the ominous power may have already begun to erode my Qingyue Sect. I have to take this matter seriously."
"The ominous power is extremely bizarre. If I investigate here alone, and if something happens to me, Qingyue Sect will be in danger!"
Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, "So you mean it's fine if something happens to me?"
Bai Ling's pretty face immediately turned red, and she looked quite embarrassed, so she could only flatter Ye Ling, "This, this... Isn't your strength stronger than mine? If you go, you'll definitely be fine!"
"Besides, didn't I come with you? One more person means one more layer of insurance."
Hearing Bai Ling's explanation, Ye Ling shook his head and smiled, not believing a word of it.
He believed that if there was real danger, Bai Ling would not hesitate to abandon him and flee.
However, Ye Ling himself was interested in this so-called ominous power, and even if Bai Ling didn't want to go in, he would still go to the One Line Sky to investigate.
Without further bickering with Bai Ling, Ye Ling pretended to be helpless and said, "Alright, I'll help you this time. Remember, you owe me a favor."
Hearing Ye Ling's answer, Bai Ling's face immediately lit up with joy and she thanked Ye Ling, "Thank you! I will also take seriously the conditions you agreed to last night!"