Xiuxian: I have an inventory

Returning like an arrow.

Although Li Yang Fairy City was not Xiao Changqing's hometown, he had lived there for more than ten or twenty years after all. Thinking that he could go back to meditate and form an elixir, Xiao Changqing sped up and drove the flying boat with all his strength, and he hardly visited any places along the way.

It took nearly five months to get here and a little over three months to return, and we were now right in front of Yangxian City.

hum!
Arriving in front of the wall of Liyang Immortal City, Xiao Changqing flew across the sky in front of the shocked gazes of countless monks in line, without stopping to be inspected at the city gate.

As for the person in charge of the Liyang Guard who was guarding the city, when he saw someone dared to break into the city, he was going to quickly activate the formation and stop the invader.

However, when he recognized Xiao Changqing's appearance and Xiao Changqing revealed his identity, he pressed the formation without hesitation, showed a respectful welcome, and happily transmitted the message: "Welcome back, Deputy City Lord Xiao!"

The person in charge of defending the city is not an ordinary Liyang Guard, but the squad leader of the Liyang Guard, who can be regarded as a high-ranking official in Liyang Fairy City.

So naturally he knew what Xiao Changqing's status was.

In terms of real strength and status, even the city lord Gu Zongyuan has to listen to the deputy city lord!

Xiao Changqing nodded.

Enjoying special treatment, being able to come and go freely in this prosperous fairy city, and having the highest authority, it feels pretty good.

Even though it is not his hometown, Xiao Changqing suddenly felt a sense of belonging to Liyang Fairy City.

At least in the entire Dayu immortal cultivation world, the most comfortable place for Xiao Changqing is Liyang Immortal City.

Even if Nanshanfang had not fallen under the rule of the evil cult, he could still go back, but it would not make him feel more at home than Liyang Fairy City.

"Continue to be on duty."

Xiao Changqing said something to the captain guarding the city gate, and then flew towards the main peak.

After watching Xiao Changqing disappear, the captain said to his trusted confidant: "Quick, go to the City Lord's Mansion and tell the City Lord that Deputy City Lord Xiao has returned... No, I'd better go there myself."

Deputy City Lord Xiao has been away for more than a year. As the captain of the Liyang Guard, he knows clearly how much City Lord Gu Zongyuan has missed him during this period.

Especially in the past two months, the situation in the Yunwu Mountains has changed drastically, and the battlefield on the front line has been turbulent. Even though Liyang Immortal City is located in the heart of the Dayu Immortal Cultivation World, it has begun to suffer a significant impact. As the city lord, Gu Zongyuan has become even more overwhelmed.

The return of Deputy City Lord Xiao at this time can stabilize the confidence of Liyang Immortal City.

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The main peak and highest point of Liyang Mountains.

The spiritual energy level of the spiritual vein cave has reached the third-grade upper grade.

At this time, the outside world has entered the cold winter. The first snow fell half a month ago, and the cold is oppressive.

Swish!
Xiao Changqing stepped through the formation and came into the cave.

Suddenly I could feel the birds singing and the flowers blooming, and it was as warm as spring.

Although cultivators will not be greatly affected by the normal changes in temperature between heaven and earth, a warm environment will always make people feel happier.

During the more than one year since I left, my cave has not changed much overall, but there have been many minor changes. There are more varieties of spiritual plants and the number of spiritual birds has also increased.

"Master?!"

Lin Ziyu, who was casting a spell to irrigate the spiritual plants, spotted Xiao Changqing the first time. His magic power immediately became clogged and his spells became ineffective.

He was subconsciously stunned, as if he was afraid that he was hallucinating, and paused for a moment before he reacted.

He was so excited and delighted that he flew to Xiao Changqing and said hello: "Master, you are finally back. Did you have a smooth journey?"

“It went smoothly and was very rewarding.”

Xiao Changqing smiled and nodded, reaching out to touch Lin Ziyu's fair and smooth beautiful cheek. He could feel that this girl was genuinely happy to see him return, but because of her personality, she tried her best to restrain herself.

Before they had time to reminisce about the past, a slender figure came running towards them from the attic in the distance.

"Ah!!! Master!"

Accompanied by excited shouts, Xiao Changqing's arms were already filled with warmth and softness.

If Lin Ziyu tried to restrain and suppress her happiness and excitement, then her sister Lin Zixi would bloom and express it nakedly.

Two different ways, but the longing for him was genuine, and the excitement to see him return was not fake at all.

"Master, I have researched several new dishes this year, and they all taste great. Can I make them for you now?"

"I have brewed a lot of new spirit wines, and I finally succeeded in brewing a second-level spirit wine. Would you like to try it first?"

Lin Zixi said as if he was presenting a treasure. When he was in Nanshanfang, Lin Zixi was quite talented in cooking and brewing, and he even brewed a first-class spiritual wine.

In the first few years after arriving at Liyang Fairy City, I was busy practicing and wanted to build my foundation as soon as possible, so my cooking and winemaking skills were temporarily neglected. After I successfully built my foundation, I had more free time, and my own magic power increased, which made it easier to control, so my cooking and winemaking skills improved greatly.

Especially in the year when Xiao Changqing left, Lin Zixi put a lot of effort in this regard, just for Xiao Changqing's return.
Of course Xiao Changqing would not spoil the fun and nodded in agreement.

Just as Xiao Changqing was enjoying the warmth of returning home after a year away, with the new green ant wine and a small red clay stove, and a beautiful fairy helping him pour the wine and massage his shoulders, the formation in the cave began to vibrate, and someone came to visit.

The visitor was naturally the city lord Gu Zongyuan, who received the news reported by the city gate guard.

Swish!
Xiao Changqing opened the cave formation and let him in.

"Brother Xiao, am I here at a bad time?" Gu Zongyuan said with a smile.

Xiao Changqing took a sip of wine and said, "If you are so self-aware, you can go back first and come back in two days."

Gu Zongyuan waved his hand and sat down opposite him shamelessly. He didn't dare to let Lin Ziyu pour the wine, so he poured himself a glass and said with a chuckle, "Although I know myself well, you also know that I have always been thick-skinned... Hmm? Good wine! Is this the fine wine that Miss Xiaolin brewed? Is it a lot? If so, I'll take some away later."

"You're still eating and taking things, right?" Xiao Changqing said unhappily, "If you have something to say, just tell me. It's a good thing that you're here today, so don't come to see me in the next few months. I'm going to be in seclusion for a while."

Just kidding.

I have been away for a year. I think something important must have happened in Liyang Fairy City, otherwise Gu Zongyuan would not have been so tactless to disturb my and my two concubines' happy reunion at the first opportunity.

Moreover, after returning to Liyang Fairy City, although Xiao Changqing did not explore too much, he could vaguely feel some differences while flying all the way from the city gate back to the cave.

"You're going into seclusion right after you got back? Did you gain a lot from your trip?"

Gu Zongyuan was a little surprised, but he knew the rules well and didn't ask too much.

Anyway, the more Xiao Changqing gains and the stronger he becomes, the better it will be for Li Yang Immortal City.

"Indeed, there is something." Gu Zongyuan said seriously, "Brother Xiao, do you know that the evil cultivators of the Demon Sect have broken through the Yunwu Mountains?"

"The Demon Cult broke through the Yunwu Mountains? When did it happen?" Xiao Changqing's expression suddenly became slightly stern.

"Two months ago, I also just learned the news..." Gu Zongyuan's face was full of sadness.

two months ago…

Xiao Changqing really didn't know this news.

He had been on the road for the past three months and had hardly ever stopped, so naturally he had no way of knowing any news from the outside world.

However, during this trip to the Western Regions, Xiao Changqing actually had a clearer assessment of the situation on the front battlefield. It was only a matter of time before the evil cultivators of the Demon Cult broke through the Yunwu Mountains and attacked the heartland of the Dayu Immortal Cultivation World.

Especially when searching the soul of the ancestor of the Xie family, it was learned that even such a top Jindan family had begun to collude with the Demon Cult, which showed how bad the situation was.

In addition, the Seven Star Sword Sect and the Star Moon Palace did not put up a complete resistance and have always adopted a policy of appeasement. It would be strange if they could resist the evil cultivators of the Demon Sect who had no other options but to fight desperately.

But... I didn't expect it to be so soon.

“Even if the evil cultivators of the Demon Cult break through the Yunwu Mountains, they are still tens of thousands of miles away from Yangxian City, and it is impossible for us to be affected by war in a short period of time. But the situation is different after all, and we have to prepare in advance…” Gu Zongyuan was worried.

The evil cult is coming with great force, and there are only three possible outcomes.

The first and worst scenario is naturally that the immortal cultivation world of Dayu suffers a disastrous defeat, and the evil cultivators of the Demon Cult march straight in and kill their way to the Immortal City of Liyang.

There will be no choice at that time and everyone will be forced to evacuate.

The second best scenario is that under the leadership of the Xingyue Palace and the Qixing Sword Sect, the Demon Cult will be defeated and driven back to the other side of the Yunwu Mountains. If this is the case, Liyang Xiancheng only needs to contribute a little.

The third possibility is in the middle, which is that this war is protracted and the fighting will continue. By then, the situation in Liyang Fairy City will not be better. It is bound to be harassed by the Demon Cult and oppressed by the Seven Star Sword Sect and the Star Moon Palace.

As for what the final result will be, Gu Zongyuan is unable to judge and cannot see clearly now.

He came to see Xiao Changqing today just to talk things over.

After a while, no matter if it's the Seven Star Sword Sect and the Star Moon Palace that come knocking on your door, or the evil cultivators from the Demon Cult that come knocking on your door, you'll be mentally prepared.

"I know it well."

Xiao Changqing bid farewell to Gu Zongyuan, and felt more eager to form the elixir.

After drinking and eating the meal carefully prepared by Lin Zixi, he spent another two days with the two sisters.

After washing away the dust, my mental state returned to its best.

On the third day, Xiao Changqing officially began his retreat to break through in the third-level cave on the main peak of the Liyang Mountains. (End of this chapter)