The Tao is far away

Xue Lian exuded an incomparable aura, and his body was filled with blood.

The two men stared with their eyes wide open in disbelief. This man was actually a foundation-building cultivator!

"Senior, spare your life!"

Xue Lian seemed to be deaf to their pleas for mercy. He continued to move as fast as lightning. He grabbed the two men's necks with his hands like iron pliers and flew out of the ruined temple, bringing up a gust of wind. The temple door was unable to withstand the blow and was smashed into pieces, with wood chips flying everywhere.

The two practitioners used all their strength to try to break free from Xue Lian's iron grip.

However, Xue Lian's cultivation had already reached the initial stage of foundation building, and his physical body was even a corpse refined at the peak of foundation building. His strength was so great that it was impossible for two cultivators at the peak of Qi refining to shake him.

Xue Lian's feet were like two small mountains, firmly stepping on one of the two men's feet. Then he exerted force with his arms, and with a "click", the two heads along with the spine were pulled out forcibly. Blood gushed out like a fountain, and the two bodies that were full of life just now turned cold in an instant.

Afterwards, Xue Lian searched the two corpses for a while, but only found two tattered talismans.

Through the connection between spirit and soul, Wang Chi curled up the corner of his mouth in a sneer.

"I thought you were so rich that you only paid three spirit stones."

Xue Lian cast a fireball spell again, burning the two bodies to ashes.

The snowflakes around were still falling silently. Soon, the black ashes on the ground were covered by the white snow, as if the cruel killing was also buried under the cold white snow.

Wang Chi said to Wang Buyan, who was nervously closing her eyes, "Okay, open your eyes."

Wang Buyan hesitated for a moment, then cautiously opened her eyes and glanced behind Wang Chi. She asked softly, "Brother Chi, where are those two villains?"

Wang Chi smiled lightly and replied in a relaxed tone: "I have sent them to see their grandmother!"

Hearing such nonsensical words, Wang Buyan chuckled, but then she lowered her head again.

At this time, the temple door had been destroyed, and the cold wind rushed in mercilessly from outside, blowing wildly, and Wang Buyan's soft hair was also blown up by the wind.

Seeing this, Wang Chi quickly pinched his fingers and cast a spell to block the door.

It was late at night and the atmosphere in the temple was warm and peaceful, although the snow and wind were still raging outside.

"It's still early in the morning, you should sleep a little longer."

Wang Buyan nodded gently without saying anything. She obediently lay back on the animal skin on the ground, closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and slowly relaxed her body as she felt inner peace.

Wang Chi moved gently and carefully. He picked up a piece of animal skin and carefully covered Wang Buyan with it.

Then he stood up and added a handful of wood to the fire, which ignited a new flame, bringing bursts of warmth. The flames danced on his face, illuminating his thoughtful expression.

After doing all this, Wang Chi returned to Wang Buyan's side. After sitting down, he began to meditate and practice.

"Brother Chi, tell me your story." Wang Buyan closed his eyes and his voice floated out slowly.

"Well, me?" Wang Chi opened his eyes slightly, feeling a little hesitant. Where should he start his story? His story was something that the world could not understand.

After a brief contemplation, Wang Chi began to narrate: "Back then, I was chopping wood in the mountains and was nearly struck to death by lightning..."

"After that, I met your father. Thanks to him, he saved my life."

Wang Chi did not mention his real secret, those incredible things about traveling through time and space and possessing souls, but chose a more acceptable version.

Wang Chi's story continued. He deliberately omitted the part about his true identity, and did not mention Wang Bujiang's plan to take over someone else's body.

He didn't want Wang Buyan to know that the father she admired might have another side.

The story went on slowly, and Wang Chi's voice was like a lullaby in the night breeze, calm and warm.

The wind and snow outside seemed to have softened. The fire in the temple crackled, and the firelight shone on their faces, casting jumping shadows.

It was unknown when Wang Buyan fell asleep quietly, but when Wang Chi finished his story, he turned around and saw that she was already fast asleep.

Her breathing was steady and deep, and her face had a peaceful expression, like an innocent child.

Wang Chi looked at her quietly, with a ripple in his eyes.

He gently pulled the hide to make sure it wrapped her more tightly, then he closed his eyes and immersed himself in his own thoughts until the first ray of sunlight in the morning penetrated the broken temple door and sprinkled on the two of them...

The capital of the Southern Kingdom is located in the central part of the South and is extremely prosperous.

After three days of long journey, Wang Chi, Wang Buyan and three others arrived at the gate of the capital city.

During these three days, Wang Chifan and Wang Buyan hiked together, feeling the magnificent mountains and rivers, and their hearts seemed to become closer.

The three of them stood at the city gate, looking up at the tall city walls and majestic gate towers, and were involuntarily shocked by the prosperity and grandeur of the city.

The walls of the capital city are tall, with solid brick and stone structures, and are covered with ivy. The years have left mottled marks on their surface, giving people a sense of antiquity and solemnity.

"This capital city is so magnificent!"

"This is my first time here too." Wang Buyan also had the same feeling. Although Shangshan County was also prosperous, it was dwarfed by the capital.

The two smiled at each other, then walked into the city gate side by side, with Xue Lian still following behind them.

As soon as they entered the city gate, they were surrounded by the bustling scene in the city. The streets were wide and clean, with people coming and going and cars and water flowing.

The streets are lined with all kinds of shops, and the dazzling array of goods attracts the attention of passers-by.

The hawkers' shouts, the pedestrians' chatter, and the rumble of horse-drawn carriages are intertwined together.

Wang Buyan excitedly held Wang Chi's hand and moved among the crowd like a child, her face filled with joy and curiosity that were difficult to conceal.

This is a little different from the previous lady from the Wang family!

Maybe this is what she really looks like!

Wang Chi followed behind her, his eyes full of smiles. He admired Wang Buyan's liveliness and enthusiasm.

In this bustling and noisy capital, Wang Buyan is like a blooming flower.

The bright smile that Wang Buyan would cast at him from time to time made Wang Chi feel lighter.

……

"Alas, what a bad fate!" At this time, a voice sounded in Wang Chi's mind, making Wang Chi's heart fall to the bottom.