Where is the righteous fairy we were promised?

When the two came this time, the light of the righteous path shone here.

Looking around, one could see groups of Qi Refining cultivators, bound by law enforcement officers, lying sprawled on the ground.

The rescued mortal women were placed on the other side by Zheng Wujin and Cheng Chu'e.

Their bodies were no longer covered with bruises and welts from being abused.

Instead, they wrapped themselves in clothes and embraced each other, sobbing.

Occasionally, a mortal woman filled with hatred would punch and kick the group of evil cultivators who had long been crippled.

They had been tortured for too long and were already exhausted.

Even if these beasts had their Qi Sea destroyed and their limbs broken, it still wouldn't be able to cause them much harm.

At this moment, the two brothers, Du Genjue and Du Genmie, would walk over with cold smiles.

Pick up a stick yourself and help these scumbags remember the pain suffered by ordinary women.

The piercing screams echoed continuously across this filthy land.

However, there were some tough guys who stubbornly refused to admit their guilt.

They even said things like "I have connections" and "Go ahead and kill me if you dare."

However, when this group of so-called "tough guys" saw the almost unrecognizable Black Second Brother and Wu Laogui and others that Jiang Ning had sent over...

Before long, these stubborn scumbags burst into tears and confessed their crimes.

I just hope she doesn't fall into the hands of that handsome, sunny boy.

Upon seeing this, Cao Wukui gave Jiang Ning a deep look.

Then his lips moved slightly, probably as if he were transmitting something to Xu Jing through divine sense.

Xu Jing nodded with a smile.

He walked over and spoke a few words with Jiang Ning.

Then he led the two out of this place of "cause and effect".

……

Half an hour later.

Nancheng Law Enforcement Hall, Qinyuan Mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, Xu Jing pointed to the majestic mountain, imbued with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and smiled at Jiang Ning and the other man:

"Senior Brother Cao thinks highly of you."

After learning about the situation, he specifically asked me to bring you here.

"If you are willing to join the Following the Way Sect, you can choose any cave dwelling on the mountain; the Enforcement Hall will not charge you a single penny."

Jiang Ning looked at Xu Jing with a helpless expression and said with a wry smile:

"Senior Xu, please stop teasing us."

Given Cao Zhenren's character, how could he possibly use this to tempt us?

We truly appreciate Senior Xu's kindness.

Seeing that Jiang Ning had seen through his little scheme, Xu Jing felt a little embarrassed and forced a dry laugh:

"I knew you were born to be a law enforcement officer. I knew I couldn't fool you."

After saying that, Xu Jing led Jiang Ning and Lin Wanqing through the protective array of Qinyuan Mountain.

Qinyuan Mountain is quite large.

The peaks rise and fall, and the forests are deep and ancient.

The spiritual energy on the mountain is much stronger than that in the city.

The cave dwellings are far apart.

It also has its own defensive and concealment formation.

The mountain road is winding and deep, rarely visited by people, and surrounded by vast forests, making it exceptionally tranquil.

The three walked and chatted.

Walking on the mountain road seems to make one feel much lighter.

The lingering heaviness from the previous events gradually subsided along the way.

Jiang Ning gazed into the distance and saw the spiritual energy of heaven and earth rising and swirling like mist. He couldn't help but murmur:

"The wind blows gently through the empty air, and mist hangs heavy over the deep ravine."

"Young friend Jiang certainly has a fine writing style."

Xu Jing chuckled and replied, then added:

"What Senior Brother Cao means is that you can choose any of the unclaimed cave dwellings on Qinyuan Mountain."

In addition, you can choose between short-term temporary stay or long-term rental.

If the stay extends to before the public competition, the Enforcement Hall will not charge a single penny.

If you rent a place for a hundred years according to the rules, you can buy it at half price.

Young friend Jiang, what are your thoughts?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning knew that Cao Wukui had probably figured it out.

However, he had nothing to hide from Cao Wukui.

Cao Wukui knew the situation of the Xundao Sect better than anyone else.

It is perfectly normal for Jiang Ning not to join the Xun Dao Sect.

"Senior Xu, I choose the former."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jing immediately gave Jiang Ning an annoyed look.

"I knew you'd make that choice!"

When I asked you before, you were evasive and said you didn't want to be bound by anything.

"I think you two have been planning to participate in the open competition for a while now, haven't you?"

Now it was Jiang Ning's turn to give an awkward, dry laugh.

However, Xu Jing did not ask for the reason, but simply let the two choose a cave dwelling.

Jiang Ning decisively chose a secluded, quiet, and deserted cave dwelling.

Xu Jing readily agreed, immediately registering Jiang Ning and Lin Wanqing and presenting them with cave dwelling tokens. He then smiled and said:

"Young friend Jiang, I don't know what happened either."

Although we only met today, I feel an extraordinary affinity between us.

If I have nothing to do on a normal day, I might come to talk to you.

"Young friend Jiang, please don't turn me away, hahaha."

Jiang Ning smiled upon hearing this, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said with a smile:

"My wife and I are about to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Once the foundation for immortality is established, we will invite Senior Xu to come and be our guest.

"At that time, wine and meat will surely be prepared, and we will be welcomed with open arms."

Xu Jing laughed and nodded in agreement, patting Jiang Ning on the shoulder.

"Then I wish you both a successful Foundation Establishment in advance."

Having said that, Xu Jing's figure vanished like the wind in the blink of an eye, appearing exceptionally dashing.

Lin Wanqing gazed in the direction where Xu Jing had disappeared and couldn't help but sigh:

"This Senior Xu is indeed a man of character."

"Ah."

Jiang Ning then looked at the cave dwelling he had chosen.

This cave dwelling is quite large and offers a very open view.

The area was filled with exotic flowers and plants, and a crystal-clear stream flowed in front of the cave entrance.

Although the cave is deep, it is not dark.

The surrounding stone walls are inlaid with crystals that emit a faint white light.

The cave walls resemble ancient tortoise shells, carved and sculpted, exuding harmony with nature.

Inside the cave, everything a cultivator needs is readily available.

Alchemy room, weapon forging room, talisman making room, spirit beast room...

There was even a small medicinal herb field for the residents to cultivate medicinal herbs.

Jiang Ning was about to enter when Lin Wanqing stood at the cave entrance.

Her pretty face flushed slightly, as if she was struggling with something.

Lin Wanqing looked at Jiang Ning beside her, her expression hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but didn't.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing standing in front of the cave entrance?"

"cough."

Lin Wanqing coughed lightly, then said in a casual tone, as if making small talk:

"Although you and I will only reside here until the day of the public competition."

However, when I went up the mountain just now, I saw that other people's caves all had plaques hanging in front of them, indicating that the place was owned.

Um... so I think..."

As she finished speaking, Lin Wanqing suddenly glared at Jiang Ning with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

"What do you think?"