Xu Xian was escorted by the ghosts to the front of the plaza.
In the center of the plaza was a high platform made of bluestone. The platform was several feet high.
Behind the high platform was a magnificent building. It looked like a palace, a temple, or a government office.
It should be in the center of the city.
The ghosts surrounded the high platform, singing and dancing. It seemed to be some kind of celebration ceremony. Laughter and cheers could be heard continuously.
However, there was a lot of noise mixed in with the laughter — screams of pain.
Xu Xian took a look and saw that Talent Zhao was tied up on a long table. The ghost constables beside him were using small knives to cut him. Talent Zhao didn't even have the strength to cry for his father and mother. Every time the knife fell, he would only let out two weak screams.
Although Xu Xian had heard about the cruelty of the Great Moon King, he still found it hard to accept it when he saw it with his own eyes.
Although Talent Zhao was hateful, he did not deserve this.
The ghosts offered Xu Xian and Wu Bo at the bottom of the stairs. After praying, they retreated and joined the singing and dancing ghosts.
Xu Xian went forward to save Talent Zhao, but he was already delirious.
The ghost messenger who was executing the punishment pretended to resist. When Xu Xian pushed him lightly, he slowly fell into a ball. He moaned and could not stand up.
The guards at the side did not look at him. They seemed to be waiting for the Great Moon King's order.
The Great Moon King, who was sitting on the high seat, asked in an indifferent voice, "Who are you?
How dare you disturb my justice. "He looked at Xu Xian but only saw a ball of golden fire. He knew that Xu Xian was not easy to deal with.
Xu Xian frowned. He did not answer. Instead, he asked, "Who are you?
How dare you torture? "
The Great Moon King said, "I am the Great Moon King. I have saved tens of thousands of people from water and fire.
Now, I am enforcing the law to warn others. It is also for the peace and happiness of the people in the city.
I see that you are also cultivating. Why can't you tell right from wrong?
Since you are not a resident of this city, leave quickly! "He hesitated and said," Take the dead ghost under your feet with you! "
Xu Xian couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "The people are happy."
He waved his sleeves and pointed to the ghosts below the stage, asking, "Do you think they are happy?"
All the ghosts were attracted by the conversation between the two of them and had long forgotten to sing and dance. Suddenly being pointed at by Xu Xian, they were all frightened.
They couldn't help but grumble. "You can just talk to him. Why drag us into this?" However, they also hoped that someone could really end the current situation.
The Great Moon King swept his gaze across, and the ghosts said in unison, "An Le, An Le."
They nodded as they spoke, pretending to be extremely satisfied with their current lives. Some even loudly rebuked Xu Xian.
Xu Xian was helpless against this group of ghosts, but he could understand them. Weren't ordinary people like this since ancient times?
He could imagine that if he won, they would definitely be grateful to him. However, if he lost, they would definitely be condemned and treated as rebels.
Moreover, during this process, the smart ones would never bear any responsibility. They would always put on the face of the victim. If the evil ghosts were tyrannical, it was the evil ghosts' fault. If the Great Moon King punished them severely, they would resent the Great Moon King in their hearts. After the Great Moon King was defeated, if they didn't live well, they would resent the instigator, Xu Xian.
Uncle Wu, who had been silent all this while, suddenly jumped up and shouted at the top of his voice, "You bunch of ghosts, how long do you want to endure? You have to endure when you are alive, but do you still want to endure when you are dead?
The Great Moon King treats us like cattle and horses, and he always wants to kill us.
The young master beside me has powerful magic power. He will definitely be able to defeat the Great Moon King and let us live a comfortable life. "He had fought hard in Jianghu when he was alive. Compared to ordinary ghosts, he was much more courageous and courageous.
He had had enough of this kind of life.
However, perhaps it was because he understood that he was no match for Xu Xian, the Great Moon King only looked at the traitor indifferently.
He did not react at all. At this moment, the more flustered and exasperated he was, the easier it would be for him to be at a disadvantage. If he acted rashly, there would not be any good consequences.
Xu Xian also withdrew his intention to leave. He guarded against the Great Moon King's attack on Uncle Wu as he quietly waited for the situation to develop.
At this moment, someone walked out from the crowd and said, "Uncle Wu, I usually respect you as an elder. How can you speak like this? These two people are of unknown origin, and they say that they will let us live comfortably.
Although it is slightly inconvenient to live in the Great Moon City, it is better than suffering in hell.
Furthermore, if not for the Great Moon King, this place would still be filled with evil ghosts. I don't know what kind of life we would be living!
How can you be so ungrateful? "
This person was the one who politely persuaded Xu Xian to come to the plaza. He was young, but he was dressed like a scholar. He must have been a scholar when he was born, and his words were clear and logical.
Compared to Uncle Wu's yelling, his words were more convincing. Moreover, he had a reputation in the city, and the ghosts nodded when they heard him.
Uncle Wu said angrily, "Li Xiucai, I respected you because you were a scholar, but it turns out that you are a coward.
Oh, I understand now. Ever since the Great Moon King came, you have only persuaded others to be beaten, but you have never been beaten.
No wonder you speak like this.
Furthermore, you are used to wearing the image of a 'gentleman', so it is only natural that you feel a little inconvenient.
Pfft, you are just a lackey. "
He had been suppressing himself for many days, and now he could finally let go. He did not care about the Great Moon King anymore, so why would he be afraid of Li Xiucai?
Li Xiucai's face turned red. He pointed at Uncle Wu and scolded, "Hey, old man, don't talk nonsense.
When the evil ghosts ran amok, you were one of them. The King was kind and did not kill you, but now you have left a vile spawn.
No wonder you want to destroy our peaceful days. Without the Great Moon King, you follow this young master and naturally bully us. "
The two of them argued until their faces turned red. Li Xiucai's words were like needles hidden in silk floss, full of violence and even ruthlessness.
Uncle Wu frequently mentioned eighteen generations of his ancestors and cursed his mother. His vulgarity was accompanied by pleasure.
Cursing was also a serious crime in the Great Moon City. He had not spoken like this for a long time. Regardless of the outcome, he might as well curse to his heart's content.
The ghosts felt that what he said was reasonable and what he said made sense, but they were also struggling internally.
Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, the Great Moon King suddenly said, "Lad, do you dare to bet with me?"
Xu Xian frowned and asked, "What kind of bet?"
The Great Moon King said, "The people have their own hearts, so why not let them decide for themselves? If you insist that they are not living in peace, why not let them decide for themselves?
If they believe that you are standing on the east side, and if they believe that I am standing on the west side.
It is best to compare the numbers. If they all choose you, you don't have to fight, and I will naturally give up my position.
Otherwise, it's better for you to leave quickly! "
This was the tactic of a superior. Xu Xian originally came for Gifted Scholar Zhao. Now that he was going against the Great Moon King, he wanted to seek an explanation for the ghosts.
The Great Moon King's strategy was to remove the firewood from under the cauldron. "The person you work for doesn't need you as much as you think." The Great Moon King's strategy was ingenious, and it seemed fair.
He had accurately calculated the mentality of Xu Xian and the ghosts in the city.
He was certain that he could force Xu Xian to leave without using any weapons.
Xu Xian said, "Alright, I will bet with you."
It was not that he could not tell what the Great Moon King was thinking, but if these people did not even have the courage to oppose him and only wanted to be rescued without any risk, why should he bother to destroy their "peaceful" lives?
Moreover, he could not guarantee that he would give them a so-called better life after defeating the Great Moon King.
Thinking of this, a golden flame flew out of his hand and landed on a stone beast at the side of the square. It immediately melted.
He said to the ghosts, "If you trust me, I have a way to help you get out of this predicament."
Although the flame was seen from afar, it was enough to shock the Great Moon King. He was knowledgeable. His pupils shrank as he said, "The Real Fire of the Sun!" He could not help but feel glad that he had chosen not to attack Xu Xian.
He had seen this kind of flame a long time ago. The power of the flame still made his heart palpitate when he thought of it.
While Uncle Wu was running, Li Xiucai was also explaining the benefits of being here.
Xu Xian simply sat on the steps and waited for the results.
After a while, the results were out. There were only a few people who supported Xu Xian.
This was because everyone was smart enough to support the Great Moon King. No matter what the result was, they would not suffer. After all, Xu Xian did not look like someone who would torture others.
If they supported Xu Xian and Xu Xian was defeated, they would be in big trouble. The Great Moon King's tactics were not to be trifled with.
Uncle Wu was so anxious that his face turned red. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not get the support of the ghosts.
Xu Xian could only shake his head helplessly and was about to leave.
At this moment, Scholar Zhao came to his senses. He looked at Xu Xian in surprise and said, "You, you are the doctor of that hall?"
Xu Xian nodded and said, "You did not listen to me. I should not have come to save you. If not for the fact that you are the only son in your family, I would have left you here to suffer thousands of cuts."
He was actually about the same age as Scholar Zhao. However, as he had lived two lives, he had experienced many worldly affairs, so he spoke with the tone of an elder reprimanding a junior.
In the past, if Scholar Zhao heard someone say this, he would have pointed at his nose and scolded, "Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to me like this."
However, after experiencing half a day in this gloomy and depressing ghost town and suffering so much, when he suddenly heard Xu Xian say this, it was as if he had seen the sun after dispelling the clouds. He said with surprise and joy, "You, you mean, I can still live?"
Xu Xian nodded. Scholar Zhao was overjoyed. His lips trembled, but he could not speak. He was a naturally born ghoul and had never said any soft words in his life.
He only knelt down and kowtowed to Xu Xian three times. He called out, "Brother."
Bai Suzhen had been standing outside the circle. Seeing that things had become like this, she could not help but sigh. She went to Xu Xian's side and said, "Han Wen, let's go!"
Scholar Zhao hurriedly greeted his sister-in-law, which made Bai Suzhen feel shy.
Xu Xian said, "We are not married yet, don't talk nonsense."
The Great Moon King could not help but ask, "What does Your Holiness think?"
Xu Xian could only say to Bai Suzhen, "Sister, let's go!"
Although Scholar Zhao was very curious about the relationship between Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen, he still knelt down and refused to leave. He pointed to the Great Moon King on the high platform and said, "I only ask brother to avenge me." Since he was young, he had never suffered so much.
Now that he saw that the Great Moon King was very wary of Xu Xian, how could he not want to take revenge?
Xu Xian said, "I had a bet with him first. How can I go back on my words? Quickly come with me."
Scholar Zhao stretched out his limbs and refused to get up. Xu Xian frowned and said, "If you don't get up, I will leave. You can go wherever you want to die!"
Scholar Zhao said, "My life is a small matter. Revenge is a big matter.
I'd rather perish together with that tortoise, just to vent my anger.
Brother, your fists are big. Why are you reasoning with this bastard? If you want to fight, then fight. Why do you have to make things difficult for my life? "In order to vent his anger, he said something that he would never say in his life.
Xu Xian was about to kick him twice when he thought of something. "Yes, didn't I want to beat him up?
Damn it, I was almost tricked by this old fellow. "
Looking at the Great Moon King on the high platform, the Great Moon King was shocked. He put on a brave front and said, "What are you trying to do? Are you going back on your word?"
Xu Xian sighed and said, "This has nothing to do with the bet. If they want to live peacefully, then let them.
However, there is something that this fellow did not mention. I almost forgot. "
The Great Moon King said, "What is it?" He had a bad feeling in his heart.
Xu Xian clenched his fists and said fiercely, "I do not like the sight of you. I want to beat you up." As he spoke, he walked up the stairs. The Great Moon King hurriedly said, "Protect the Emperor, protect the Emperor."
The guards below the high platform rushed up, but Bai Suzhen waved her hand and they all rolled away. Then, they fell to the ground and refused to get up.
As they spoke, Xu Xian had already climbed up the high platform. The Great Moon King turned into a black fog and wanted to escape. Xu Xian stretched out his hand and grabbed the front of the Great Moon King's robe.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, on the high platform.
The Great Moon King's face was filled with shock, while Scholar Zhao was filled with joy.
Xu Xian punched the Great Moon King's face. The flat imperial hat fell to the ground and rolled down the stairs.
Scholar Zhao stretched out his foot and stepped on it.
The ghosts could not help but exclaim. They did not know what to feel, but they slowly moved their feet and turned to support Xu Xian's camp.
Xu Xian only felt carefree in her heart, and her thoughts were much clearer.
What the ghosts in the city wanted to do had nothing to do with him.
As long as it did not go against his conscience, a man could do whatever he wanted. There was no need to reason or talk about right and wrong.
The hearts of the people were not his own. He would rather learn from the madman than the wishes of the people.
There was no need to force himself to represent others and talk about the will of heaven and the will of the people. He was only representing himself.
No matter what others thought, he had to satisfy his craving first.
He had just thrown one punch when another came. Every punch hit the flesh, and he enjoyed it.
Although the Great Moon King was called a king, he was only at the peak of the Yin Spirit. He was not on the same level as Xu Xian, whose Yang Spirit had left his body.
The difference between them was like the difference between a heavyweight boxing champion and a lightweight boxing champion.
Xu Xian did not care about any technique when he attacked. He only used his fists and beat the Great Moon King until he could not even retaliate.
Uncle Wu was watching happily, but he suddenly thought of something and reminded, "Master, be careful of his eyes."
The moon was already slanting, but it still shone a gentle and cold white light.
However, a ball of light suddenly appeared on the high platform. It was brighter and colder than the moonlight. The light came from the Great Moon King's eyes. It followed his line of sight and entered Xu Xian's eyes.