Folklore: Pre-emptive shelter begins with the stomach.

then,

She held her breath and peeked out silently, like a cat.

She was slightly taken aback when she saw who it was.

It was the person she kept thinking about!

The thought flashed through Ta Xue Yun Shu's mind, and she even thought it was a fake!

But this is the territory of the Five Internal Organs Temple.

With arrow towers and high walls, it would be impossible for a fake human to infiltrate.

That person who came was myself.

A name came to mind—Feng Mo, the third young master of the Feng family in Shiping.

She immediately pulled her head back and hid behind the embankment again.

Just then, she heard Feng Mo, who was not far away, suddenly speak:

"--I like you."

……

In the open field,

Feng Mo was staring intently at the sunflower seeds in his hand.

After uttering such cheesy words, he stared at the seed for a long time, but it didn't react at all.

The notification that the advance payment has been completed has never appeared.

Feng Mo shook his head helplessly.

Why are you nitpicking over the details of this advance payment?!

Row!

We'll give it our all.

then,

Feng Mo quickly thought about it in his mind for a moment.

He took a deep breath and continued speaking to the seed:

"Actually, do you know?"

Although our meeting was brief, I have already been deeply attracted to you.

There is no one else in my sight, you are all around me.

You always turn towards the sun, never leaning to one side, never abandoning it.

When I look at you, it's like a sunflower looking towards the warm sun.

My eyes can't see anyone else; from beginning to end, my heart and soul are filled with only you.

Others like the bright colors of flowers.

I only like your clean and gentle appearance.

Therefore, I am your sun.

And you, are you willing to be a sunflower that always faces the sun for me forever?

Feng Mo delivered a vivid and expressive performance.

Behind the earthen slope, Ta Xueyunshu's entire cheeks were burning hot.

This guy... he probably found me, right?

There was no one else around except her.

Therefore, Ta Xueyunshu can be certain!

And it's confirmed!

These words were spoken to her.

What? I am your sun, and you are my sunflower.

Such cheesy and vulgar words are truly disgusting...

A mere town garrison commander dares to think of himself as the sun.

Yet, she, who was a formidable warrior on the battlefield and whose strength far surpassed that of her opponent, was likened to a sunflower.

This guy really thinks too highly of himself!

She bit her lip tightly, but her heart was filled with unprecedented turmoil.

The hand that had been extended from under the armor was pulled back in.

Her body trembled slightly as Feng Mo spoke.

……

at the same time.

Feng Mo saw that the sunflower seeds in his hand had finally started to move!

He breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that it worked!

But it's still too embarrassing.

He looked around and, after confirming that no one was around, he instantly relaxed.

Compared to spending an entire night fighting in a weird group.

Saying these sweet words to a seed only made him more tired.

These sweet words were all written down by Feng Mo as a recollection of the radio drama from her previous life.

At that time, when he went out to conduct research, he was accompanied only by the radio at night, which played various types of radio dramas.

Since embarking on his cultivation journey, Feng Mo's control over fragmented memories has become increasingly precise.

What he was referring to was the meaning of the sunflower.

Since it's effective.

Feng Mo continued staring at the sunflower seeds in his hand and then went on to speak.

"You don't argue or make a fuss, and you don't fight with anyone."

Quietly, it chases after a beam of light.

I didn't understand what it meant to be moved before.

Until I met you,

Only then did I understand.

I am also willing to be a sun that only looks towards you...

Feng Mo muttered to himself, repeating not a single line of his lines.

She told it over and over again.

Until the sunflower seeds reacted more and more strongly.

It swayed gently in his hands, as if it were really about to bloom.

Until the sound of water sloshing around me...

Feng Mo was taken aback.

water?

That doesn't make sense.

Feng Mo touched the sunflower seeds in his hand.

Although it was moving, it remained completely dry, without a trace of water.

Moreover, the noise seemed to be coming from behind the earthen slope...

So, Feng Mo looked in the direction of the sound.

Under the moonlight, amidst a pile of spiritual herbs shimmering with a faint blue glow, he spotted a figure.

She had long, snow-white hair and a beautiful face with distinct features.

Bathed in the soft blue light of the spiritual herbs, her fair face was flushed with a rosy blush.

Blue and red light and shadow intertwine.

Her delicate, fair skin and white hair give her a unique charm.

Seemingly realizing that it had been discovered, the figure immediately shrank back.

Upon seeing this, Feng Mo

Just as he was about to make a move, the other party moved several times faster than him.

next moment.

Feng Mo then saw a figure dressed in heavy armor, with his face completely hidden under a helmet, appear in front of him.

It was none other than the Commander of the Army—Ta Xue Yun Shu.

The moment they met, Feng Mo felt the air freeze to the extreme.

Oops!

"You're quite the smooth talker."

He's already a married man, yet he's still so outspoken...it's truly disgusting.

Ta Xueyunshu spoke sharply.

She had clearly done background checks on Feng Mo.

Not only did they know he had a deceased wife, but he also had two children.

Although it was insults.

But her last sentence carried an unconcealable shyness, which made one's heart itch with desire.

Feng Mo felt his pupils dilate.

Misunderstand!

It's a misunderstanding!

And judging from his expression, he seems to be quite into the role.

Feng Mo was about to explain, "Actually..."

But he swallowed the words back down his throat.

You can't exactly say that you were expressing your love to a sunflower seed, can you?

Even if I said it...

Feng Mo glanced at the scabbard that the other party always held in his left hand, and then felt the much stronger blood and qi in the other party's body than his own.

If he tells the truth.

Whether he, who was not killed by the mysterious force, can survive the night is unknown.

"What?

Why aren't you saying anything?

"Weren't you just holding back all that energy to say those filthy, vulgar sweet nothings?"

Seeing that Feng Mo remained silent, Ta Xueyunshu assumed that he was waiting for her to give a reply.

Her face was obscured by her armor; only the violent heaving of her chest betrayed her emotions.

"Forget it, you unreliable guy."

I'll pretend tonight's events never happened...

After saying that, Ta Xue Yun Shu turned and left, returning to her residence.

Feng Mo raised an eyebrow.

Things seem to have gone wrong.

wrong!

Wait... what does it mean to pretend nothing happened?

Does that mean not being petty with yourself?

Feng Mo looked at the sunflower seeds in his hand with a satisfied expression.

"Advance payment completed"

Fortunately, the repayment conditions were eventually met.

As for the other seed, it's also very simple.

It just needs to be watered with "spiritual water".

He craved some spirit stone powder and then completed the advance payment.

Tonight, I have no regrets.

……

The eternal night faded completely, and another dawn arrived as scheduled.

Inside the courtroom of Chang'an County.

Now, the civil officials who govern all parts of the county are lined up on both sides, and no one dares to utter a sound.

The current temple keeper of the county,

Xu Shapo, the head of the Donghai Temple of the City God, comes from the Xu family of the Donghai clan. He has a cold and ruthless appearance.

He glanced at everyone and spoke in a deep voice.

"What are you all standing there for? Report back, how many people can Chang'an County send out?"

"Report to the county magistrate."

The number of people reported by the major families totaled only two.

They belong to the lineage of the "True Lord of the Common People" and the "True Lord of the Celestial Masters and Taoist Priests."

Apart from that, none of the other prominent families responded.

Upon hearing this, the county magistrate let out a long sigh.

No response?

What a mess!

With Linxia approaching, it's time for the final selection of garrison commanders this quarter.

According to the rules, twelve garrison commanders can be selected each quarter after a city falls.

This season is different, though; the number of spots has increased from twelve to sixteen.

Despite the increase in available spots, Xu Shapo was not happy.

Because the rules for investiture have also changed.

A complete and utter transformation!

The original contribution system has been changed to a merit-based system.

One city and four counties, all vying for these sixteen spots.

Normally, as long as you make enough contributions, the higher-ups will naturally send someone down to bestow titles and honors upon you.

But this time is different from the past. The strange disaster in the Huanjiang River Basin has been unable to be suppressed for a long time, which has aroused great dissatisfaction from the city lord above him.

Therefore, the selection system needs to be completely changed.

Within Chang'an County, there are 32 registered town garrison commanders and over a thousand village garrison commanders.

On ordinary days, whenever a title is conferred, everyone praises the outstanding talents and the emergence of heroes among the young.

But now the rules have changed. Instead of the contribution system, people are now fighting on the front lines. When it comes to the need for manpower, only two people dare to step forward.

The absurd situation of not even being able to gather enough spots has occurred!

Xu Shapo frowned deeply.

No wonder the city lord went to such lengths!

The current situation has made the problem crystal clear.

Those so-called geniuses that are usually praised are all bastards who were created through connections!

The corrupt contribution system of the Shang Dynasty had long been rotten to the core of the Shang Dynasty!

"What a genius!"

What a genius from our Chang'an County!

damn it!"

The county magistrate slammed his hand on the table!

He flew into a rage in court!