Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang stopped in astonishment when they heard the voice and sensed the devil aura surging from the other party. They turned around to look at the door.
The person who called them was a middle stage Core Formation devil cultivator in his thirties. He had black hair, a short beard, and an aquiline nose, which made him look shrewd and gloomy.
"Fellow Daoist, are you calling us?" Mo Tiange asked when she saw this person looking at her and Nie Wushang.
The person looked at the two of them carefully then said, "Yes.
Fellow Daoists, my surname is Liang. I'm a ceremonial elder in Descending Star City. "
Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang cupped their fists at the same time. "So it's Elder Liang."
Seeing that the two of them were calm and neither servile nor overbearing, Elder Liang knew they were knowledgeable people, so he smiled and returned their greetings. "Fellow Daoists, you don't have to be so polite. May I know how I should address you?"
Mo Tiange held back her laughter. To be honest, it was fine if this Elder Liang didn't smile, but he looked a bit gloomy. Once he smiled, people would immediately feel he was up to no good.
"I'm Qin Wei." Although she was laughing inwardly, she still maintained impeccable politeness on the surface.
Nie Wushang just cupped her fists and said faintly, "Tiancan."
"Oh, so it's Fellow Daoist Qin and Fellow Daoist Tiancan."
Elder Liang went straight to the point. "May I know why you've come to Descending Star City?"
Mo Tiange glanced at Nie Wushang.
Nie Wushang wasn't interested in dealing with people, so she raised her chin and signaled Mo Tiange to answer.
Mo Tiange said, "We're just passing by and just strolling around."
"Oh?
I see. "Elder Liang's gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them as if he was weighing whether she was telling the truth or not.
In the next moment, he still had a smile on his face. "Fellow Daoists, your cultivation levels are outstanding. It's really rare for you to come to Descending Star City.
I wonder if I can have the honor of inviting you to the City Lord's Mansion as guests? "
Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang glanced at each other in surprise.
They were both people who often traveled outside and were experienced and knowledgeable, but this was the first time they encountered this kind of situation.
It was rare for cultivators to be friendly with each other unless they wanted to befriend each other.
They had only just arrived at Starfall Star, but Elder Liang had coincidentally come to invite them. Was it an accident, or did he have some ulterior motive?
With that thought in mind, Mo Tiange bluntly asked, "May I ask Elder Liang what's the matter?
If it's just a mutual acquaintance, why don't we wait for Fellow Daoist Tian Can and I to settle down before going to the City Lord's Mansion? "
"There's no need for that." Elder Liang's eyes flickered as he looked around.
As soon as he arrived, the attendant had already stood to the side. Now, the attendants of the inn could only watch from afar, not daring to come forward.
He said, "I won't hide it from you two. This is an order from the City Governor. In the near future, all cultivators above the completion level who appear in Fallen Star must come to the City Governor's palace."
Mo Tiange was dumbfounded. Elder Liang had a very solemn expression on his face. Although he didn't intend to force her, his attitude was very firm, so she said, "Elder Liang, please forgive us. We're all Core Formation cultivators. If we don't have a clear reason, it's inconvenient for us to go with Elder Liang."
Her words were very clear.
How could Core Formation cultivators be easily pressured by force?
The City Lord of Fallen Star City was only an early stage Nascent Soul devil cultivator. Although they weren't as good as him, they wouldn't be at the mercy of others.
If this Elder Liang explained things properly, they would have to give the City Lord a bit of face since they were in Fallen Star City. However, if he didn't say anything and only used force to invite them, they wouldn't obediently let themselves be tied up.
Elder Liang was obviously used to this. He didn't look embarrassed at all. He smiled and said, "Fellow Daoists, you don't need to be nervous. It's just that the City Lord has something to ask of you. As for what it is, it's inconvenient for me to tell you now. If Fellow Daoists don't mind, we can talk as we walk."
This Elder Liang's attitude was too calm. It really didn't seem like he was plotting anything. Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang glanced at each other. Nie Wushang said through voice transmission, "There's no harm in going and taking a look."
Mo Tiange pondered for a moment then slowly nodded. She raised her head and said to Elder Liang, "That being the case, we'll go with Elder Liang."
Elder Liang smiled and said politely, "Thank you for your cooperation, Fellow Daoists. Please follow me." Right after he finished speaking, Elder Liang walked out of the inn.
Mo Tiange stared at his back then waved at the waiter who served them before. "Is this really your ceremonial elder?
Were there any other Core Formation cultivators recently invited into the City Lord's Mansion? "
The waiter hesitated for a moment before replying respectfully, "Senior, this is not something that normal cultivators like us who live in Descending Star City can know. Furthermore, Core Formation Stage seniors rarely appear in the world. Our inn has only received two Core Formation Stage seniors recently.
However, this is indeed the ceremonial elder of Fallen Star City. This is true. "
Right after he finished speaking, a Foundation Building cultivator dressed like a shopkeeper said, "Seniors, I do know a little about this matter.
Yesterday, a Core Formation senior was invited to the City Lord's Mansion from this tea house. "
"Oh, thank you," Mo Tiange said to them then turned around and left. Nie Wushang also followed her.
"Fellow Daoist Nie," Mo Tiange said through voice transmission, "Can you use your divine sense to check if there aren't any Core Formation cultivators in the city?"
After a while, Nie Wushang replied, "Correct. Aside from you, me, and that Elder Liang, there's only one Core Formation cultivator active in the east of the city."
Mo Tiange nodded to show she understood.
The City Lord of Fallen Star City was an early stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be so few Core Formation cultivators in Fallen Star City. It seemed Elder Liang was right — all Core Formation cultivators were invited to the City Lord's Mansion. There were restrictions there, so they couldn't probe them.
When the two of them walked out of the inn, Elder Liang was waiting not far away. When he saw them coming out, he greeted them with a smile. "Fellow Daoists, please."
Mo Tiange nodded with a smile then followed Elder Liang with Nie Wushang.
With Elder Liang leading the way, the surrounding low-level cultivators all made way, giving the three of them a lot of space.
"Elder Liang." Nie Wushang lifted her bamboo hat and said, "Can you tell us the purpose of the City Lord's invitation?"
Elder Liang casually cast a Soundproof Barrier then said, "Fellow Daoists, you didn't come to Fallen Star City for anything important, did you?"
Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang had already answered this question, but under the circumstances at that time, it was very likely they just said it casually, so Elder Liang asked again cautiously.
Mo Tiange said, "Correct. Fellow Daoist Tiancan and I were just passing by this place, so we decided to take a stroll and broaden our horizons."
Elder Liang nodded with a smile. "That's good."
He paused for a moment then said, "I won't hide it from you two. Two months ago, the City Lord invited all the Core Formation Fellow Daoists who appeared in Fallen Star City to the City Lord's Mansion for one thing."
"Oh?"
Based on the scale of Descending Star City, two months should be enough for them to hire more than 10 Core Bearing Cultivators right?
In addition to the Core Formation cultivators in the city, there should be at least twenty to thirty of them. What kind of matter would require so many Core Formation cultivators?
"I can't reveal the reason for this matter in advance without the City Lord's permission. However, that's the gist of the matter.
Of course, Fellow Daoists don't need to worry. The City Lord will definitely pay you for this matter. "
"Elder Liang," Nie Wushang suddenly said coldly, "Can't we refuse this matter?"
Elder Liang was stunned. He cautiously glanced at Nie Wushang then said, "I don't know about this. I'm only responsible for inviting all the Core Formation Fellow Daoists who appeared in Fallen Star City to the City Lord's Mansion. The City Lord will explain this matter to you.
However, up until now, no one has refused. "
Mo Tiange raised her eyebrows but didn't say anything.
This matter was a bit unusual. Within two months, all the Core Formation cultivators who appeared in Fallen Star City were invited, but not a single one refused?
Most Core Formation cultivators appeared in the mortal world because they had something to do. There were very few Core Formation cultivators like Mo Tiange and Nie Wushang who wandered around. Why didn't those people refuse when they had something to do?
Was it simply because the person who invited them was a Nascent Soul cultivator?
Offending a Nascent Soul cultivator was indeed something Core Formation cultivators had to avoid. However, how many Core Formation cultivators had extraordinary identities and strong backgrounds?
The influence of Fallen Star City could only be considered so-so in the Devil Domain of the Northern Qilin Kingdom. It wasn't worthwhile for them to force themselves just to avoid offending the City Lord, right?
Based on this, either the reward was too shocking for those Core Formation cultivators to refuse, or the City Lord of Fallen Star City played some tricks and they couldn't refuse.
Which one was it?
Mo Tiange looked at Nie Wushang, and Nie Wushang was also looking at her.
"Fellow Daoist Mo, what do you think?" Nie Wushang sent her a secret message.
If it was the former, it wouldn't be a problem, but if it was the latter, rashly going to the City Lord's Mansion wasn't a good choice.
Once they entered someone else's territory, they'd have to let them make the decisions.
But if they didn't go, they couldn't do anything. Although Elder Liang's attitude wasn't bad, he was very firm.
They were already in Fallen Star City. If they didn't go now, the City Lord would personally make a move, which would be troublesome for them.
Mo Tiange pondered for a while then said, "Elder Liang, what if I don't want to see the City Lord?
What would you do? "
Elder Liang smiled. "This isn't the first time I've answered this question.
Fellow Daoist Qin, there were several Core Formation Fellow Daoists who said they had matters to attend to and couldn't go. I really couldn't persuade them, so the City Lord personally went to see them. Later on, those Fellow Daoists all agreed. "
Elder Liang only said a few simple words, but Mo Tiange understood a lot from his words.
Those Core Formation cultivators were very likely to unyieldingly express they didn't want to go to the City Lord's Mansion, and they might even forcibly leave. As for the "persuasion" Elder Liang mentioned, it was very likely he'd use force to force them to go. If they couldn't defeat them, he'd report it to the City Lord.
As for whether this City Lord of Fallen Star City would use force or benefits to make them agree after he personally went to see them, Mo Tiange didn't know.
This made Mo Tiange even more uncertain.
Should she go or not?
If she didn't go, she'd most likely have to fight, and she'd most likely have to face Nascent Soul cultivators. If she went, it would be hard to predict whether it would be a blessing or a curse.
"Fellow Daoist Mo, let's go and take a look."
Upon hearing her voice, Mo Tiange turned around. Nie Wushang winked at her then said through voice transmission, "You know about my concealment method. I think you also have a secret escape method, right?"