Arriving at Nanli City

Nanli City was built on the border of the Xuanqian Kingdom, adjacent to the Demon Realm Forest. Initially, it was meant to resist monster attacks on the border.

Despite being a border town, the prosperity and geographical area of Nanli City rival the capital of the Xuanqian Kingdom.

It's not an exaggeration to say that it surpasses the capital.

Countless monsters live in the Demon Realm Forest, with nearly a hundred monster kings alone.

Among them are innumerable big and small monsters and beasts, with celestial herbs and elixirs scattered across the mountains and plains, making the cultivation resources particularly abundant.

This forest serves as a trial ground for countless cultivators and is the best place for them to obtain materials from monsters and collect celestial herbs and elixirs.

Naturally, it attracts countless cultivators who yearn for it, and a large number of cultivators have gathered here.

The rich sales of monster materials and celestial herbs also attracted many traders to settle here.

With the flow of business and trade, Nanli City has become increasingly prosperous.

Both mortals and cultivators have settled here in large numbers.

The Qi family, where Qi Yuan lives, is one of the first two major merchant families to arrive in Nanli City.

In the carriage, after learning that neither Ning Yechen nor Luo Ruying was from the Xuanqian Kingdom, Qi Yuan enthusiastically explained to them about Nanli City and her Qi family.

She looked proud and pleased when she spoke, but her expression turned gloomy when she mentioned the Qi family.

At this time, the carriage stopped, and Zhang He's voice came from outside the carriage tent:

"Miss, we have arrived."

"Sister Luo, we are here."

"This is Nanli City~"

Qi Yuan smiled slightly, covering his dejected expression, stood up, and opened the curtain.

The carriages were lined up outside the gate of Nanli City, and the bustling crowd could be seen outside the curtain.

The dense crowds lining up to enter Nanli City proved that what Qi Yuan said was true.

Nanli City is indeed quite prosperous.

Many cultivators flew past the carriage and over the city gate into the city.

Ning Yechen's carriage quickly passed through the city gate and entered the city.

As soon as they entered the streets, the sounds of shouting and selling could be heard. People were noisily coming and going, and the scene was extremely bustling and lively.

Luo Hongye was attracted by the noisy sounds outside the carriage. She lay in Luo Ruying's arms, looking around curiously through the car window with her big eyes.

She had been either hidden or locked up, never having seen so many people and such lively scenery. She looked around blankly and said in a timid voice:

"Mom, Dad, there are so many people."

"Yes, Mother would like to take Ye Ye for a walk."

Luo Ruying smiled slightly and caressed Luo Hongye's head lovingly.

Thinking carefully, she realized she had never taken Luo Hongye to see the outside world...

"Yes!"

Luo Hongye nodded happily.

"Thank you very much, Miss Qi, for the ride."

"Since we have arrived in the city, we'll take our leave now."

Luo Ruying picked up Luo Hongye and stood up to say goodbye to Qi Yuan.

"Sister Luo, won't you come to my house?"

"I'm very grateful for your help."

Qi Yuan asked quickly, looking hopeful.

Luo Ruying shook her head and declined:

"Thank you very much, Miss Qi, for your kindness."

"We are going to live in the city temporarily, and we need to find a place to stay for our child, so we won't bother you."

"That's just right!"

"I am very familiar with the residences in Nanli City. Let me guide you, Sister Luo."

"I would like to introduce Sister Luo to the local characteristics of Nanli City."

Qi Yuan clapped her hands and smiled.

Ning Yechen narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Qi Yuan secretly.

This young lady is very enthusiastic...

Luo Ruying thought for a moment and finally nodded in agreement to let Qi Yuan accompany them.

Having a guide who is familiar with the area can often save a lot of effort.

When Qi Yuan saw the agreement, she looked happy and asked Zhang He to leave first.

Zhang He looked embarrassed at first, but he nodded and agreed.

After Ning Yechen and the others got off the carriage, Zhang He drove back to the Qi house alone.

"Come on, Sister Luo, I'll take you for a walk first."

"There is no place in Nanli Capital that I don't recognize."

Qi Yuan patted her chest confidently.

Luo Ruying followed Qi Yuan with Luo Hongye and Ning Yechen.

Along the way, countless pairs of eyes were fixed on Luo Ruying.

With her unparalleled figure and stunning appearance, Luo Ruying was a dazzling and beautiful sight as she walked down the street holding Luo Hongye.

"What a stunning woman!"

"With such a beautiful face, there are probably few women in the world who can compare with her!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, she has an earthly temperament; she must be a fairy from heaven!"

"The girl in her arms is so delicate and cute. Could she be her daughter?"

"No way! Then the man beside her can't be her husband!"

"I can't accept it!"

"How can that boy hold such a beautiful woman in his arms?"

"Isn't he just more handsome than me?"

Everyone expressed their deep regret.

Some boldly teased Luo Ruying with narrowed eyes.

Luo Ruying was merciless. The cold aura from her brows bloomed, shocking those people into vomiting blood and falling to the ground.

In an instant, everyone knew that this stunningly beautiful woman was a highly skilled cultivator!

No one dared to tease her anymore.

Qi Yuan looked at Luo Ruying with admiration and continued to lead everyone through the streets.

Something strange happened around the street that caught everyone's attention.

Whether cultivators or mortals sitting around in the inn, almost without exception, they were all talking about one thing.

Everyone's expressions were particularly solemn, and they were talking quietly.

"Do you know? The four most proud sects in the world, the Confucian Palace, the Martial Arts Temple, the Human Puppet Ghost Cave, and the Qingfeng Sword Sect, were all destroyed overnight!"

"Who doesn't know this?"

"The news has spread throughout the eighteen states!"

"Who on earth has the ability to destroy the four major sects overnight?! It's terrifying!"

"I heard that the four sect leaders also happened to have left the sect, and there is no news of them yet!"

Everyone around was constantly talking, and the discussion was particularly intense.

This incident shocked the whole world.

There was no trace of the person behind it, and the whole thing became an unknown mystery.

Everyone in the world spoke of it with changing expressions!

Qi Yuan had been in the Demon Realm Forest for the past few days. Hearing this news for the first time, she was instantly shocked and stunned.

She couldn't help but exclaim:

"The four major sects were destroyed overnight..."

"This is absolutely terrible!"

"Sister Luo, Brother Ning, do you think it's true?"

"If someone can really destroy the four major sects overnight, their cultivation must be terrifying."

Luo Ruying nodded in agreement and couldn't help but sigh in her heart:

The human world indeed has hidden talents...

Ning Yechen also nodded in agreement:

"Yeah, it's terrible...!"