Unexpectedly, the evil devil suddenly smiled slyly, "Your idea is not bad, but I'm afraid … … you may not get what you want."
"What do you mean?" Qin Shi stepped on the air and was about to rush out of the outermost protective formation of the Sword Sect.
The evil devil smiled and kept him in suspense, "Don't ask, you'll know in a moment."
Qin Shi frowned, annoyed, "Acting so mysterious, what the hell are you doing?"
"Here, aren't I coming?"
Suddenly, the evil devil pointed in front of him.
Qin Shi was startled. Soon after, he turned around and was stunned. His body suddenly stiffened on the spot.
In front of him, a beautiful figure charged over in a rage. When she stopped in front of Qin Shi, she was completely enraged. Her gaze was like fire as she stared fixedly at Qin Shi, causing him to feel a burning sensation on his face.
"Eh … … That, that, it's you?
Lingsha. "Qin Shi scratched his head awkwardly.
Zi Lingsha's cherry lips let out a fragrant breath and shouted angrily, "Qin Shi!!
What do you mean? "
"Ah?
What do you mean?
Why don't I understand what you're talking about? "Qin Shi pretended to be confused.
"Didn't we agree to go to the Serene Court Palace in three days?
What's wrong with you now?
If I knew this, why would I stay in the Sword Sect?
Why don't I go back to the Refinement Domain with the Domain Lord? "
This time, Zi Lingsha was really angry. This made Qin Shi become serious. He originally wanted to bluff his way through, but the direction he was heading was the complete opposite of Zi Lingsha's room.
Helplessly, he let out a long sigh and told the truth, "Lingsha, this is indeed my fault, but I'm also thinking for you. This is a grudge between me and Team Bi. This journey is extremely dangerous, you don't need to get yourself involved."
"Qin Shi, ah, Qin Shi!
You're really good. You think, you think, you will always be you. Have you ever asked me?
You think I'm going to the Serene Court Palace with you because of you?
Stop daydreaming!
Do you think you're the only one in the team with hatred?
Ever since I was a child, I have been plagued by the poison of the Maggot Group, I have been called a witch, a poisonous woman, and have been looked down upon by others. Do you think that I hate the Maggot Group less than you? "
"This …!" Qin Shi was speechless.
"Qin Shi, don't flatter yourself. I just hate Team Ma. Do you think you're doing this for my own good? Have you ever asked me?"
Zi Lingsha roared and roared hysterically. In the end, her jade-like eyes turned red and beads of silver rolled down her cheeks.
"Do you think that you're being nice to me just because you're afraid that I'll be in danger?
Have you ever thought about it?
In my heart, nothing hurts more than losing you! "Zi Lingsha's voice cracked as she clutched her chest." It's here that hurts! "
Every word was heart-wrenching.
Qin Shi clenched his fist. He suddenly realized that he was wrong. He slowly walked forward and pulled Zi Lingsha into his embrace. "Lingsha, don't be like this. It's my fault. I won't abandon you again."
"Ugh …!"
In Qin Shi's embrace, Zi Lingsha finally let go of her noble appearance and cried like a lost girl.
"Don't leave me … alone."
Hearing this, Qin Shi felt a sharp pain in his heart.
"I won't, I won't ever again."
Qin Shi gently patted Zi Lingsha's shoulder.
In the end, Qin Shi couldn't abandon Zi Lingsha either. He wiped away the tears at the corner of Zi Lingsha's eyes and rubbed her smooth hair. Then, they walked out of the Sword Sect side by side.
On the way out of the Sword Sect, the two were in a very strange situation. Neither of them brought up the previous unpleasantness and walked in silence.
There was a distance of several tens of thousands of li from the Sword Sect to the You Court. Even with Qin Shi's full speed, it would take him at least three days.
So, the two treated it as a sightseeing tour. They would stop and rest when they came across a unique town.
To Qin Shi, he had endured eight years already. He didn't need to rush.
Three days later, the two appeared at the border of the Sword Sect, Refinement Domain, and Blazing Domain. There was a prosperous city here. This city was called Illusion.
Stopping outside the city, Qin Shi said, "Let's rest in this Illusion City tonight. Tomorrow, we will enter the Refinement Domain."
Zi Lingsha nodded her head and said, "That's good. But remember, don't cause trouble in the Fantasy City. This place is different from the usual."
"Hm?
What's so special about it? "Qin Shi didn't know much about Illusion City. He had never even heard of it before.
Zi Lingsha rolled her eyes at him. "You really don't know anything. You've been in the Chaotic Domain for a few years and the Sword Sect for a year. Why are you still so rash?"
"Eh …!"
Qin Shi scratched his head awkwardly and pouted. "I don't participate in the policies of the eight regions. Why do I care about this?"
"Ai, this is common sense, okay Big Brother?
I really admire you. "
Zi Lingsha let out a sigh and said, "This Fantasy City is located at the border of the three big domains. In recent years, the three big domains have been paying close attention to this city. Moreover, due to its special geographical location, the three big domains will not allow this city to belong to one of the domains. This will pose a threat to the other two domains. So, we might as well pretend to be neutral."
"Neutral?"
Qin Shi was stunned. He knew that there weren't many neutral cities like this in the human world. Even the hundred empires in the Hundred Tide Region belonged to the Chaotic Lands. This Illusion City was actually neutral. It was really an exception.
"Yes. Because of this, Illusion City is more peaceful. The disciples of the Sword Sect, Refinement Domain, and Blazing Domain won't cause trouble here. After all, the other two regions have their eyes on this place."
Qin Shi nodded. He could understand this.
"Plus, there's a city lord in this city who has reached the half-step Realm. If he wasn't so old, even the lords of the other three regions would have to give him some face."
"Half-step Realm?"
Qin Shi took in a breath of cold air. This wouldn't be surprising in the eight regions. But Illusion City belonged to a neutral city. It was rare for a city lord to reach the half-step Realm with its own resources.
"It's not strange. The three regions sponsor this place every year."
"Is that so?" Qin Shi was enlightened.
"Well, in any case, just remember not to stir up trouble here." Zi Lingsha snorted in annoyance.
Qin Shi rolled his eyes. "You're the one who likes to cause trouble, aren't you?"
"I'm afraid that trouble will come to you even if you don't cause trouble," Zi Lingsha said with a drawl.
"Uh …!" Qin Shi didn't know what to say.
"Okay, let's enter the city." Zi Lingsha held Qin Shi's arm. The two stepped into the city like a sweet couple.
One had to admit that Illusion City was really prosperous. The wide roads were crowded with horses and carriages, and there were countless treasures everywhere.
Moreover, the people in the city seemed to be used to it. They weren't surprised to see Qin Shi in the Sword Sect's robes. On the contrary, a peddler came up to him. "Little brother, judging from your clothes, you must be a disciple of the Sword Sect, right?
Do you want to come and take a look? We have a peerless sword manual, something even the Sword Sect doesn't have. "
"Ignore him, they're all sly old foxes. They've been here all year round to con the disciples of the three regions." Zi Lingsha pinched Qin Shi and left with Qin Shi.
After leaving, Qin Shi was still puzzled. "You mean, they're here to con the disciples of the three regions?
Aren't they afraid of trouble? "
"Didn't I tell you? The disciples of the three regions are very restricted here."
"Oh, that's true."
Qin Shi nodded thoughtfully.
However, he felt that ever since he saw the peddler, there was an indescribable pull in his heart, as if it was calling out to him.
Suddenly, he stopped and pulled Zi Lingsha back. "Come, let's go back."
"Ah?
Go back where? "
"Let's go to that peddler's shop to take a look." With that, Qin Shi turned and walked toward the peddler's shop.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?" After being thrown down alone, Zi Lingsha was stunned for a moment before she hurriedly chased after him.
When the peddler saw that Qin Shi had returned, his eyes were filled with mischief, as if he saw Qin Shi as a fat fish on the chopping block. "Hehe, little brother, how is it?
Have you thought it through?
Let me tell you, everything I've said is the truth. I definitely won't lie to you. Feel free to buy the sword manuals here. I guarantee that you won't regret it. "
Qin Shi ignored him and walked around the small shop alone. Suddenly, he frowned.
"Hmm?
That feeling is gone again?
What's going on? "
Qin Shi couldn't figure it out. He tried to close his eyes and meditate.
Suddenly, a ray of light flashed across his mind. He opened his eyes abruptly and looked around the room. His gaze landed on an ancient sword manual that was used as a table leg.
Seeing this, Qin Shi squatted down and used his hand to gently stroke the book.
"Hum!"
An endless sense of integration gathered. For a moment, Qin Shi even felt that this sword manual was a part of his body.
"What a magical power." Qin Shi was shocked.
Seeing this, the peddler's eyes lit up with joy. He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Little brother, you really have good eyesight. Let me tell you, this sword manual is my family's heirloom. If I meet someone else, I won't sell it no matter how high the price is. However … I see that you are quite fated with this sword manual. Why don't we do this?
I'll give you a 10% discount. Just pay me 990 pieces of medium grade Mystic Crystals. "
"990 pieces of medium grade Mystic Crystals?
Why don't you just rob a bank? "Zi Lingsha was so angry that she put her hands on her waist and shouted.
"Aiya, what do you know, woman? This is my family heirloom. 990 pieces of medium grade Mystic Crystals is considered cheap. If I didn't like this little brother, why would I sell it for 500 top-grade Mystic Crystals?"
"Your family heirloom is used as a table leg?" Zi Lingsha was speechless.