Warren's Rise and Fall

The next morning, the soft sunlight shone through the window like a veil, gently pouring into the room. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan woke up early from their sleep. They quickly got up, packed their luggage in an orderly manner, and prepared to continue their journey to Qingyuan Town.

After saying goodbye to the lady boss, the two set off along the road pointed out by the guard. Along the way, the beauty of nature unfolded slowly before their eyes like a picture scroll, making them intoxicated. In the fields, there was a vibrant scene, and the farmers were working hard. Their faces, tanned by the sun, were filled with the joy of harvest. Their busy figures shuttled through the golden wheat waves, as if they were dancers of the earth, composing the music of life with sweat. The wild flowers on the roadside bloomed one after another, and the colorful flowers competed for beauty. The red ones were like fire, the pink ones were like clouds, and the white ones were like snow. They exuded bursts of fragrance, like the wonderful perfume prepared by nature, attracting many butterflies and bees to dance among the flowers. The butterflies flapped their colorful wings, like light elves, playing among the flowers; the bees were busy shuttling among them, diligently collecting pollen, and the buzzing sound seemed to be the labor hymn they played for nature.

As they walked, they came to the fork in the road that the guard mentioned yesterday. Wang Lunwo stopped and looked at the road sign carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he walked to the right with Yan Jinfan. The number of pedestrians on this road gradually increased, presenting a lively scene. There were merchants driving horse-drawn carriages, which were full of goods. The sound of horse hooves seemed to tell the story of the journey; there were travelers carrying bags, their eyes were full of expectations for the unknown, and their steps were firm towards the distance; there were also some local residents, they smiled and greeted each other, and their simple smiles made people feel the strong human touch.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan walked and observed the surroundings. They found that although the people here lived a simple life, they were all honest and kind. When they met, they would greet each other warmly, and their sincere smiles were like warm sunshine, illuminating each other's hearts. As they walked, they saw a market in front of them. It was very lively, with people coming and going, and the hawking sounds came one after another. Various sounds intertwined together to form a unique symphony of the market.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan decided to go in and have a look to see if there was anything they needed. The market was filled with all kinds of goods, dazzling and overwhelming. There were fresh fruits and vegetables, whose tender and juicy appearance seemed to tell people how delicious they were; there were exquisite handicrafts, each of which contained the hard work and ingenuity of the craftsmen, which made people admire them; there were also some strange little gadgets that attracted people's attention and stimulated people's curiosity. They walked around the market and bought some dry food and water for consumption on the road. After leaving the market, they continued on their way.

At noon, they came to a small village. There was a big tree in the village, with lush branches and leaves, like a huge green umbrella, shielding people from the scorching sun. There were a few old people chatting under the tree, fanning themselves leisurely and enjoying this quiet time. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan walked up and politely asked the old people about the situation in Qingyuan Town.

The old people enthusiastically told them that Qingyuan Town was a relatively large town with some practitioners and some cultivation resources. However, Qingyuan Town seemed to be not very peaceful recently. It was said that a flower thief was lurking nearby, attacking passers-by or residents in the town, causing panic among the people.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan couldn't help but feel a little worried after hearing this. Although they were men, they didn't dare to take it lightly. After all, they didn't know the strength of the flower thief. He might be very powerful and they might not be his opponent. But they also had a sense of justice in their hearts and secretly decided to do their best to solve this matter while ensuring their own safety.

After saying goodbye to the old people, they quickened their pace. In the afternoon, they finally saw the outline of Qingyuan Town. Qingyuan Town is located at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by a river. The river water is clear and sparkling, like a silver ribbon. The city walls are tall and solid, and the city gates are closed, revealing a majestic atmosphere.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan came to the city gate and explained their purpose to the guards. After the guards carefully checked their identities, they opened the city gate and let them in. As soon as they entered Qingyuan Town, they felt a strong atmosphere of cultivation. On the street, there were many practitioners coming and going, some were practicing martial arts, with sharp moves and fierce and vigorous; some were exchanging their cultivation experiences, with focused expressions and endless chatter. They found an inn to stay in, ready to rest for a while, and then go to inquire about the cultivation.

In the inn, they met an old man. The old man looked like a fairy, with extraordinary temperament, white hair like snow, but ruddy face, and deep wisdom in his eyes. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan thought he must be a master, so they went up to him to ask for advice. Seeing their sincere attitude, the old man started chatting with them.

The old man told them that a flower thief had indeed appeared in Qingyuan Town recently. This flower thief was very cunning and often appeared at night to attack pedestrians. In order to ensure the safety of the residents, the practitioners in the town have organized themselves to catch this flower thief together.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan were moved when they heard this. They thought this was a good opportunity to train themselves, so they told the old man that they also wanted to join the team to catch the flower thief. The old man looked at them, nodded, and said, "Okay, since you are willing to do this, then follow me."

After that, the old man led them to a square. Many practitioners had gathered in the square, and they were discussing how to deal with the flower thief. The old man introduced Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan to everyone, and everyone welcomed them.

Next, they began to make a battle plan. After a heated discussion, they decided to divide into several groups to patrol at night. Once they found the traces of the flower thief, they would immediately send a signal and everyone would work together to capture him.

As night fell, the entire Qingyuan Town was shrouded in darkness, with only a few lights flickering. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan followed a group of practitioners and set off. They patrolled carefully along the streets, keeping a vigilant eye on the surroundings. Qingyuan Town was exceptionally quiet at night, with only the occasional barking of dogs echoing in the silent night sky, adding a bit of tension to the atmosphere.

As they were walking, they suddenly heard a scream. Everyone immediately became alert, their nerves tensed, and ran towards the direction of the sound. They saw a woman standing there in panic, her face as pale as paper, her body shaking constantly, she pointed ahead and said, "The flower thief... the flower thief is coming!"

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan looked in the direction of the woman's finger, and saw a black shadow flash by, as fast as lightning. They immediately chased after it, and other practitioners followed behind. The black shadow shuttled through the streets like a ghost, and the speed was very fast. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan used all their strength, their feet were like the wind, and they followed closely behind.

Finally, in a small alley, they stopped the black shadow. The black shadow turned around, revealing a face with a fox mask, his eyes flashing green light, like a ghost fire in the middle of the night, and the mask was painted with sharp fangs, looking very ferocious, as if he was a demon from hell.

When the flower thief saw that he was blocked, he let out a strange cry, which was sharp and piercing, making people shudder. Then, he jumped up from the ground, and his body was as light as a flying bird. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan also jumped up from the ground. But the flower thief seemed to have not only jumped, but also rose to a height of dozens of meters. At this time, a big eagle flying in the distance happened to pick up the flower thief, and then with a cry, it flew farther and farther.

"Brother Wang, what should we do? Should we chase him or not?" Yan Jinfan asked hurriedly upon seeing this.

"No rush. Judging from the opponent's strength, he can already fly in the air. I think he has reached the Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, he seems to know the art of taming beasts. If only the two of us chase him rashly, and if we can't deal with him, we will lose our lives. Forget it, let's wait for someone to come." Wang Lunwo analyzed calmly.

Yan Jinfan originally thought that if he and Wang Lunwo flew together, they might catch up with him. Moreover, even if the other party was at the Condensation Dan realm, he still needed to fly with the help of an eagle. I'm afraid his cultivation was not very high. I wonder if my brother was too cautious. But since my brother had made the decision, I should just do as he said. It's better to be cautious.

Soon the others came over, and the old man in the lead asked, "Where are the people?"

Wang Lunwo replied truthfully: "The flower thief flew away on a big eagle."

After hearing this, no one had the intention of punishing them. After all, most of the people here were in the Body Refining Stage or the Qi Machine Stage, and were unable to fly, so no one complained.

The old man continued, "I didn't expect this flower thief to raise a big eagle. It seems that we have to be more prepared next time. Let's stop here today. Everyone go back and rest. We will discuss countermeasures tomorrow." Everyone nodded and dispersed, preparing to face tomorrow's challenge. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan were also thinking about how to deal with this cunning flower thief next...