Moonlight and wind

When the people in the Secret Realm Square saw this, they whispered a few words to each other, and then one of them jumped on the horse and rode away!

"Master Shan, since all the disciples who escorted you from Longxiang Villa have died tragically, we will escort you to Shahuang City from now on!"

This is not a discussion with Shan Zimo at all, but a notification to him!

"It doesn't matter!" Shan Zimo didn't care at all, "It doesn't matter who gives it to you, it doesn't matter if you don't give it to me!"

"There are quite a few top masters hiding in the Western Regions, so it would be better for Young Master Shan to be more cautious!"

"Top master?" Shan Zimo felt angry and amused. "If a top master really comes, can you guys protect me?"

"No!" The people from the Secret Realm Workshop answered decisively.

"Then why are you following me!" Shan Zimo smiled helplessly.

"As a living flag!" The man from the Secret Realm replied coldly, "Even though we are not very strong in martial arts, anyone who sees us will have to think twice!"

"That's right! In my opinion, Meiyeyou City, headed by Secret Realm Square, seems to be the fifth largest sect in the Wu Kingdom!" Shan Boyu crossed his hands in front of his chest, with a bit of disdain in his eyes.

"Mr. Shan, be careful with your words!" Although the people from the Secret Realm said this, they didn't show any panic on their faces, "Let's hurry on!"

This journey was indeed much smoother. Although I could sense several powerful internal force fluctuations around me, they disappeared instantly the moment the people from the Secret Realm Square appeared!

"The Secret Realm Square is truly extraordinary!" Shan Zimo exclaimed, "This is what we call awe-inspiring!"

"Young Master Shan, you are too kind! We are just trying to make a living in Meiyeyou City!" The people from the Secret Realm Square stood on horseback, "Young Master Shan, Shahuang City has appeared. You can enter the city in less than half a day!"

"Half a day?" Shan Zimo looked up at the sun. Under their guidance, the journey of a day and a night only took half a day! "If we walk for another half a day, I'm afraid the city gate will be closed. Can we still get in?"

"It's okay, Master Shan, just hurry on your way, and don't worry about other things!"

Shan Zimo nodded speechlessly and touched the white horse under his crotch, "What a good horse! It's not an exaggeration to say that it can travel a thousand miles a day!" As soon as he finished speaking, the white horse shot out like an arrow!

The gate of Shahuang City was slowly closing. With a bang, a butterfly hidden weapon pierced the gate! The captain guarding the city quickly took down the hidden weapon and waved his hand. The gate that was about to close slowly opened again!

"We will send Young Master Shan here," the people from the Secret Realm Square said goodbye with a bow, "Once you enter Shahuang City, someone will naturally pick you up!"

"Okay, you guys go, you've worked hard!" Shan Zimo said goodbye to them with a smile on his face. Seeing that they still had no intention of leaving, he said, "Be careful on your way! I won't see you off!"

"Master Shan," the man from the Secret Realm said coldly, "Please dismount. This horse is the master's favorite. Please give it back to us!"

When he saw that he was found out, Shan Zimo didn't feel embarrassed at all. He jumped off the horse angrily and touched the horse's back, "What a good horse!" Then he put his hands behind his back and walked towards Shahuang City with Shan Boyu!

“Welcome, Young Master Shan!” Outside the gate of Shahuang City, two teams of captains and soldiers guarding the city were neatly lined up. The man standing in the front with an air of authority must be the governor of Shahuang City—Ximen Gui!

"Master Shan, you have worked hard on your journey!"

This Ximen Gui was very different from the governors and high officials that Shan Zimo had seen before! This man had an upright figure. Although he was middle-aged, he showed no signs of obesity. Shan Zimo judged that this man must be a martial artist! He then secretly performed the martial pulse spying technique, and sure enough, this Ximen Gui's martial arts had reached the level of martial king!

"Civil servants with military power are not welcome!" Shan Zimo said to Ximen Gui with a fake smile on his face, while whispering to Shan Boyu.

"Young Master, be careful!"

"Master Ximen, please come out in person to greet me, young master! This is really a great honor for me!"

"White-haired Martial Emperor!" Ximen Gui's eyes wandered over Shan Zimo, his envy was beyond words! "This is really the case with the great talents of our Great Wu Country. Young Master Shan has a bright future!"

Ximen Gui had a resolute face, and his eyes revealed determination and wisdom. Shan Zimo looked into his eyes for a second, and his heart trembled. The righteous eyes seemed to be judging his heart! His hair was a little gray, but it was neatly combed. With his well-fitting official uniform, he looked both majestic and elegant.

Under the influence of Ximen Gui, the originally cynical Shan Zimo became serious, straightened his robe, and walked into Shahuang City with square steps.

The group arrived at the prefect's mansion and sat down in the hall in the backyard. Afterwards, the officers and soldiers withdrew and closed the door, leaving only Ximen Gui, Shan Zimo and Shan Boyu in the hall.

Ximen Gui raised his eyes and glanced at Shan Boyu. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Shan Zimo.

"This is my personal attendant. If you have anything to say, Governor Ximen, just tell him. Don't pay any attention to him!"

Ximen Gui nodded, his brows tightened, and his expression became more resolute, "Although He Lingxiao, the eldest young master of Longxiang Villa, is imprisoned here, I don't think he is guilty!"

Shan Zimo was puzzled. "He slaughtered so many people, and you still protect him? Although I don't know the relationship between you and Master He, it's a bit too much to protect him like this! Even if I replace him, I'm afraid the people will not accept it!"

Ximen Gui shook his head. "The people killed by Young Master He were all desperate criminals who were not even accepted by the Meiyeyou City! Young Master He's actions, in theory, were to eliminate harm for the people!"

"Isn't that difficult to handle?" Shan Zimo leaned back in his chair. "Prefect Ximen wrote to Emperor Wu, this is a very simple matter!"

"But there are still a few fish that have slipped through the net, especially Qiu Dahong from Tuofeng Mountain, who is the most troublesome!"

"Qiu Dahong," Shan Zimo seemed to be thinking, "If you hadn't mentioned him, I would have almost forgotten about him. Why don't you bring him here?"

“I can’t take it!” Ximen Gui waved his hands helplessly, “Although he occupies Tuofeng Mountain and is the king of the mountain, his hands are the cleanest, and…” At this point, Ximen Gui became even more embarrassed.

"And what?" Shan Boyu was a little impatient.

"Besides, he is the posthumous son of Qiu Mu, a founding father! Even if we write to Wudu, I'm afraid nothing will be done about it!"

"Wait a minute!" Shan Zimo raised his hand in confusion, signaling Ximen Gui not to speak. "I've heard that the Emperor killed all the martial artists who participated in the war, so why would he let a little posthumous child go so easily?"

Ximen Gui looked out the window warily and lowered his voice, "His father Qiu Mu had reached the highest level of martial arts when he was alive!"

"Wuji?" Shan Zimo and Shan Boyu opened their eyes wide in disbelief.

"It is said that if an eighth-level martial god wants to break through and reach the ninth-level Wuji, he must undergo marrow cleansing and bone refining. The currently known Wuji is Qiu Dahong's father. All parties in the martial arts world speculate that the clues to the marrow cleansing and bone refining technique are very likely in his hands!"

"So, if He Lingxiao really kills Qiu Dahong, he will definitely die!"

"Young Master Shan is right!"

"I thought he was a reckless man like his father, but now it seems that he has some ideas!"