Shuoxuecheng.

Mu Yan was in seclusion, and Xiao Xinghan was guarding her and did not go out.

Mu Lin and his men searched Shuoxue City inside and outside, but they could not find any trace of Jinliancheng. Jinliancheng had broken arms and bald heads, and it should have been difficult to hide, but this heavy snow that had been falling for a day and a night covered all traces, causing great inconvenience to the search.

Even the mountains in Shuoxue City and the caves that are known so far have been spared, and all the ships docked by the sea were searched, but there was no harvest.

In the evening, when they gathered at the city lord's mansion again, Qi Ningyuan sighed and said, "I don't know what the Ji Han family meant. They left without getting ashore. Could it be that they came to the front and the spies found out about the changes in Shuoxue City. After reporting, they learned that Shuoxue City changed the world and became the city lord of Shuoxue City, so they were going to marry him, but now they turned against each other and went back to bring reinforcements and attack Shuoxue City?"

Mu Lin nodded: "There is this possibility that the change in Shuoxuecheng is just something that happened in the past ten days. When they set off, you were not the lord of Shuoxuecheng."

"Now, I'll go and apologize to them? Although my cousin did the bad things at the beginning, Liangzi is getting married." Qi Ningyuan sighed and said.

"It's useless, my sister did nothing bad. Originally, the six major families in the Apocalypse Continent had no friends at all, only enemies who compete for interests, and the so-called cooperation was temporary. The battle about the treasure map is inevitable. If the little sister doesn't take action, they will take action sooner or later, but we just took the initiative." Mu Lin shook his head and said.

"I know, what I want to say is that I pretended to apologize and dealt with both Ji and Han families." Qi Ningyuan said, making a gesture of wiping his neck.

"I agree with this." Mu Lin nodded, "But it should not be easy, especially at this time. The storm in Shuoxuecheng has just subsided, and the overall strength of the masters may not be stronger than that of Ji Han's two families."

"Shuo Xuecheng can only add her cousin and cousin's husband, and her overall strength can reach a level. Unfortunately, now that my cousin is in seclusion, I don't know when it will come out. My cousin will definitely not leave her cousin and go out to fight with me." Qi Ningyuan said with some regret.

"I suggest you don't go for the time being." Mu Lin shook his head, "Jinfang City and Poyang City are two places. If the masters of Shuoxue City are divided into two groups, their strength will be weakened again. However, you must concentrate your firepower to deal with one of them first, and the other will definitely not sit idly by, and may even take advantage of the situation to come to Shuoxue City to cause trouble. At that time, the situation will be even more unfavorable to us."

"It seems that we have reached an agreement to guard Shuoxue City and hold the troops unmoved." Qi Ningyuan said that he had just mentioned Mu Yan and Xiao Xinghan, and wanted to express that if the two of them could take action now, it would not be a problem whether they attack or defend. In addition, the forces of the Apocalypse Continent are all islands that are easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is not easy for them to solve Jinfang City and Poyang City, and it is definitely not a wise move to take action rashly.

Things have settled for the time being.

On the other hand, the ships of the Ji family and Han family were already far away from Shuoxuecheng.

Jin Liancheng was on the Ji family's ship. At that time, he sucked the false internal force of the fake Yuantong in the pharmacy shop, and found some pain-relieving drugs. With the help of those drugs, he temporarily gained the ability to move. After leaving the pharmacy shop, he hid under the carriage, left the city, and went to the beach. He did not steal the boats by the sea, because at that time, he could already see the ships of the Ji family and the Han family approaching, which was a good escape opportunity for Jin Liancheng.

The sea water was cold and Jin Liancheng jumped in and swam hard to get close to the Ji family's ship. At that time, the Ji family's ship had not yet docked.

Soon, Jin Liancheng was discovered, brought on a boat, and escorted to Ji Hongyu. Ji Hongyu recognized Jin Liancheng as Liance's nephew, and later became a monk under the name of Xuanku, Yuanyin Temple. His identity was not ordinary. Jin Liancheng said as soon as he opened his mouth that Qi Ningyuan is the city lord of Shuoxue City, and he had all six treasure maps in his hand. He had a way to help the Ji family and the Han family get it.

When Ji Hongyu and Han Chao heard that Qi Ningyuan had become the lord of Shuoxue City, of course it was impossible for them to go to Shuoxue City again, because they had already broken up and were enemies to the death. As for the proposal, the original purpose was to open the closed door of Shuoxue City and wait for an opportunity to deal with Shuoxue City, not that they really wanted their sons to marry the Chen family's lady. But now, since Shuoxue City has changed, there is no need to continue some things.

The effect of the medicine that Jin Liancheng took in the pharmacy was gone the moment he boarded the boat. He proposed to ask Ji Hongyu to prepare the medicine for him. Ji Hongyu asked someone to find it and told Han Chao that there were no medicinal materials found on the ships of the two families. Because although they were traveling outside, almost no one used the medicine for pain relief. Whether it was an external or internal injury, it was the most important thing to heal the wound. It was only relieved and treated the symptoms but not the root cause. It was not a serious treatment method.

Jin Liancheng was not injured or poisoned, but was a Gu that could not be removed. He could not cure it at all, and could only relieve it.

At this moment, Han Chao also came to the Ji family's boat and looked at Jin Liancheng sitting opposite them, with pale faces, cold sweat on his forehead, clenched his fists, and his body trembling slightly. They wanted to ask him some things.

"What's wrong with you?" Han Chao asked.

"Getting into Gu." Jin Liancheng answered two words.

"Who got it?" Han Chao asked again.

Jin Liancheng answered three words: "Qi Ningyuan." Just like when facing the false Yuantong questioning, Jin Liancheng did not want to mention the name Xiao Xinghan.

"Qi Ningyuan himself actually understands witchcraft?" Han Chao's face was slightly dark, "I hid it deeply before. How did he become the lord of Shuoxue City?"

"I... don't know very well..." Jin Liancheng shook his head, "I just went from Yuanyin Temple to Shuoxuecheng yesterday... and almost died there..."

"Why are you going to Shuoxue City when you are in Yuanyin Temple?" Ji Hongyu asked coldly.

"It was Qi Ningyuan invited me... Qi Ningyuan invited my master Yuantong to visit Shuoxuecheng... I went with my master..." Jin Liancheng said. He directly skipped the inside story of Yuanyin Temple and let Xuanyuan Ye go. Xuanyuan Ye killing people in Shuoxuecheng, because he now wants to use the simplest way to make up a story that will make Ji Hongyu and Han Chao believe. Some of the inside stories Jin Liancheng himself is not clear, such as whether Xuanyuan Ye is really alive.

"Master Yuantong is in Shuoxue City?" Han Chao frowned, "Since you are with Master Yuantong, how dare Qi Ningyuan attack you?"

"Master Master..." Jin Liancheng's voice was a little sad, "It's gone..."

Han Chao and Ji Hongyu's expressions changed drastically!

Ji Hongyu leaned forward and looked at Jin Liancheng and asked, "What did you say? Master Yuantong died? How did he die?"

"Qi Ningyuan killed..." Jin Liancheng said, "He used a vicious object called the Devouring Gu, and the master was caught... The master was sucked away by Qi Ningyuan's internal energy, and the person was gone..."

Ji Hongyu and Han Chao looked at each other and saw the horror in each other's eyes, because according to Jin Liancheng, Qi Ningyuan's strength and methods were even more ruthless than they once thought. Master Yuantong was once an existence that no one could match in their hearts, but he didn't expect to be killed by a young man Qi Ningyuan!

"Qi Ningyuan's strength has reached its peak now... You... can't be his opponent... Next... He will definitely attack the Ji family and the Han family soon... If you don't find an opportunity to fight back... there is only a dead end!" Jin Liancheng said.

"Then you can tell me now, what method do you plan to help us get six treasure maps and get rid of Qi Ningyuan?" Ji Hongyu looked at Jin Liancheng and asked.

A faint light flashed in Jin Liancheng's eyes: "Go to Xianluo Island!"

"Why?" Ji Hongyu was puzzled.

"There are people who are very important to Qi Ningyuan on Xianluo Island... As long as we catch those people... we have to hand over whatever we want......" Jin Liancheng said slowly.

Ji Hongyu and Han Chao looked at each other, and they got up and went out together, saying that Jin Liancheng would have a good rest.

Jin Liancheng had no way to rest. The torture of the Heart-Devouring Gu was endless. When he closed his eyes, he would only feel the pain became more obvious.

Soon, Ji Hongyu came in again and told Jin Liancheng that they decided to believe Jin Liancheng's words and go to Xianluo Island together.

Jin Liancheng was not surprised. When he told Ji Hongyu and Han Chao that Qi Ningyuan had obtained all six treasure maps and killed Master Yuantong, the lords of the two cities must be panicked and would find all ways to deal with Qi Ningyuan. The purpose of Jin Liancheng was not the treasure map, but something else...

Shuoxuecheng.

Mu Lin and his men searched for two days, but still could not find any trace of Jin Liancheng. Qi Ningyuan suspected that Jin Liancheng might have died, but Xiao Xinghan said that Jin Liancheng should have escaped. With the ship on the beach of Shuoxuecheng not lost, Jin Liancheng would have left Shuoxuecheng and could not wander by himself. He could only walk with Ji Hongyu or Han Chao, and the time was just right.

"My cousin, if they unite, will they go to Shenbing City to cause trouble? That Liancheng knows everything about you!" Qi Ningyuan frowned and said.

Xiao Xinghan's face was slightly dark, and he sat there without saying a word. Mu Lin said, "Since that's the case, let's take action. This time we will solve the problem of both the Ji family and the Han family! Xinghan, you stay in Shuoshui City, Qi Ningyuan and I will take people to Jinfang City and Poyang City separately, and capture Ji Hongyu and Han Chao's sons! At that time, Jin Liancheng wants to cooperate with them, it will be impossible."

"I agree with what Mu Lin said." Qi Ningyuan nodded, "It is difficult to succeed in attacking those two companies directly, but it should not be difficult if you just catch someone. What do you think, cousin?"

"The Divine Soldier City is too far away. My brother is guarding there. Jin Liancheng dares not touch him. He probably won't go, at least not now, because he has a better choice." Xiao Xing said coldly.

Qi Ningyuan frowned: "What does it mean?"

"Xianluo Island!" Xiao Xinghan said, "If Jin Liancheng wants to turn over and control us, the easiest way is to go to Xianluo Island and capture Shangguan Ling and Qi Yun."

Mu Lin's face darkened: "If this is true, Jin Liancheng and Ji Han's families will join forces, Shangguan Ling and Qi Yun will probably not be able to resist it. Once they are arrested, we will become very passive."

"Then we are going to Xianluo Island to save people now? It's a day later than Liancheng, but they are big ships. If we travel with small boats and lightweight, we may arrive before they arrive at Xianluo Island. At that time, we will abandon Xianluo Island and take Shangguan Ling and Qi Yun away." Qi Ningyuan thought for a while and said.

Xiao Xinghan looked into the inner room, and Mu Yan was practicing inside.

Qi Ningyuan said to Xiao Xinghan: "My cousin, you must stay and guard Shuoxuecheng and protect your grandfather and cousin. Let me and Mu Lin for this matter. I will go and tell my grandfather and then set off to Xianluo Island."

"Yes." Xiao Xinghan nodded, "Just take Shangguan Ling and Qi Yun away from Xianluo Island, don't face them head-on." After saying that, he took out a medicine bottle and handed it to Qi Ningyuan, "This is the antidote to the Heart-Devouring Gu. If you go too late, try to use this to trade with Jinliancheng, but don't use it easily, it may not be useful. If he really catches those two, he will come for me."

Qi Ningyuan accepted the medicine given by Xiao Xinghan, and he and Mu Lin quickly got up and left.

Soon, Qi Ningyuan and Mu Lin drove a boat, took a few masters from Shuo Xuecheng, and left Shuo Xuecheng as fast as possible and headed towards Xianluo Island. Although Chen Ji was a little worried, he said that Qi Ningyuan and Mu Lin must pay attention to safety when they go out, and take care of themselves before doing other things.

After Qi Ningyuan and Mu Lin left, Shuoxuecheng's daily affairs were handled by an elder of the Chen family, and there was nothing important. Xiao Xinghan guarded Mu Yan and was practicing himself. Xuan Ku was ordered by Xiao Xinghan to not go out, and he could not do anything except practice.

On the way from Shuoxuecheng to Xianluo Island, you will pass by Jinfang City. After the ships of Ji Han and his two families arrived at Jinfang City, they stayed overnight and left the next day. They added supplies to the ship and found all the medicinal materials he needed for Jinliancheng.

At this time, Jin Liancheng had been tortured by the Heart-Devouring Gu for almost half a month. He was so thin that he looked bloodless. His face was often lying there and trembling. He forced himself to eat, but he had to vomit half of the food he had eaten. It was almost impossible to sleep, and his eyes were red.

In the middle, Jin Liancheng asked Ji Hongyu to give him a drug, trying to avoid the torture of the Heart-Devouring Gu in a coma. However, after being hit by the powerful drug, Jin Liancheng was only in a trance for a moment, and then the severe pain came overwhelmingly. Jin Liancheng also asked Ji Hongyu to knock him out, but for the longest time, he fainted for a quarter of an hour...

After getting the needed medicinal materials from Jinfangcheng, Jin Liancheng struggled to prepare the medicine. His hands were shaking and he couldn't make pills, so he made some of the medicinal powder first and swallowed them all.

Finally, Jin Liancheng felt the pain gradually fading away, and he could finally control his body again. Although he could still feel like a needle was stuck in his heart, at least other parts of his body were much better.

He asked Ji Hongyu to prepare as many medicinal materials as possible for him, but it was obviously not enough to use them all the time. Once the medicinal effect was over, he could only be tortured again. He planned to take it only once a day, and the effect would be about an hour. Next, he would pass by Wax City and Baiyue City. Then he would look for new medicinal materials.

Taking too much pain-relieving medicinal materials is not good for the body, but Jin Liancheng doesn't care about it and he has no other choice.

Jin Liancheng stood up, walked out of the cabin, and reached the bow of the ship. He stood there, covering his heart and looking at the rolling sea water, his eyes as dull as ink.

There is fog on the sea in winter, and even Jinfang City, who had just left, can't see clearly, let alone Shuoxuecheng and the destination of their trip, Xianluo Island.

Jin Liancheng turned back to the cabin, began to regulate his breathing and practice, and found that the internal force of the false Yuantong he absorbed was only half as expected. Because his physical condition was too poor at that time, the internal force of the false Yuantong was swallowed by the Devouring Gu, but it was not completely passed to Jin Liancheng. However, under normal circumstances, Jin Liancheng would completely absorb the internal force of the false Yuantong at once, and what was waiting for him might be the explosion of his body.

"Xiao, Xing, Han..." Jin Liancheng's eyes flashed with a sinister light, saying word by word, "I will return the pain you have put on me one by one, you can wait!"

Xianluo Island is very depressed in winter.

Shangguan Ling and Qi Yun spent most of their time practicing because there was nothing else to do. At first, they had the leisure to go out for a walk, caught a few pheasants, and roasted them with spices given by Mu Yan. Later, they did too much of these things and found it boring. They were not foodies like Xiao Yuesheng. They could not leave Xianluo Island, and no one came to visit them for the time being. They could only practice, hoping that life would be faster.

The two usually live in the same yard and practice in the same place.

On this day, Shangguan Ling woke up from the cultivation and found that Qi Yun was not there. He thought that Qi Yun had finished his cultivation first, but he didn't think much about it. He went back to his room to change his clothes, drank some water, and then went to Qi Yun's room to find him.

The door was open, and Shangguan Ling shouted as he entered: "A Yun!"

No one responded, Shangguan Ling called out again, went into the inner room, and found that there was no one in the room.

"Where have you gone..." Shangguan Ling frowned and went out to look for it. There was no place in the yard. Qi Yun in the city lord's mansion could not be found.

Shangguan Ling felt something was wrong, so he asked his subordinates, but he said he had not seen Qi Yun.

Shangguan Ling sent his own people out to search, but after searching for a long time, he could not see Qi Yun.

Shangguan Ling sent Qi Yun and the others exclusive signals without any response. He had an extremely bad premonition, afraid something happened to Qi Yun!

There is no clue to find Qi Yun now. Shangguan Ling was anxious, but suddenly remembered that Mu Yan told them to protect themselves the most important thing when she was leaving. If you find anything wrong, give up Xianluo Island and return to Shenbing City.

Shangguan Ling went back to Qi Yun's room and took a look. He packed Qi Yun's luggage, then summoned his own people and prepared two ships. Shangguan Ling planned to ask those who followed them to Xianluo Island to return to Shenbing City first. He was going to Shuoxue City to inform Mu Yan about Qi Yun's disappearance and could not just go home.

Although his subordinates tried their best to dissuade him, Shangguan Ling still asked those people to leave Xianluo Island and return to the Shentiao Soldier City as planned. He himself, holding a small boat, holding the map of the Apocalypse Continent in his hand, left Xianluo Island and walked towards Shuoshui City.

Three days later, Qi Ningyuan and Mu Lin arrived at Xianluo Island. When they got ashore, they did not find any obstruction guards.

"We should be faster than those people." Qi Ningyuan said that they saw the large ships of the Ji family and Han family from afar late the night before, and walked around and continued.

"It's not right." Mu Lin frowned and took Qi Ningyuan straight to the City Lord's Mansion on Xianluo Island. The City Lord's Mansion was originally their own people, but now there is no one at all, it's empty.
To be continued...