Chapter 896: The whole city was ruined

In front of the towering gate of the City Lord's Mansion, two rows of guards stood upright like javelins, their armor flashing with a cold light in the sunlight.

When they saw Liu Gaoyuan and his entourage coming in a mighty force, the formation was like turbulent waves, they were extremely wary at first.

The weapons in the hands of the guards were tightly grasped, their knuckles turned white from the exertion, and their eyes were as bright as fire. They were like guards waiting in full array. As long as there was the slightest movement, they would pounce like cheetahs.

But after Liu Gaoyuan expressed his intention to come and reported it, after some weighing and examination, they were finally brought into the house.

Lin Xiaoqing returned to the city lord's palace. She was a little tired from running all the way. Before she could rest, she heard that Liu Gaoyuan and others came to ask for a meeting. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised, but it was also reasonable.

If there was no movement from these family forces in the city, she would be even more worried.

Her slender body was slightly startled, and then she took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing all the fatigue and anxiety, calming down, and quickly went back to her room to straighten her clothes.

The originally slightly messy hair was gently combed neatly by her, and it hung smoothly on her shoulders like black satin.

The wrinkles of an elegant long dress were carefully smoothed by her jade hands, as if she wanted to face unknown challenges with the most perfect posture.

She walked lightly into the living room with a calm look.

When Liu Gaoyuan and others saw Lin Xiaoqing, they just nodded slightly, their actions perfunctory and beyond words.

They just gave her basic respect because she was Lin Bingchun's daughter, but there was still a hint of arrogance in their attitude.

After all, in their hearts, Lin Xiaoqing was a mortal, but it was only the people in the City Lord's Mansion who obeyed his orders that forced them to act like this.

In this Longqing City, except for Lin Bingchun, they consider themselves to be the ones who stand at the pinnacle of immortal cultivators, and no one can reach their level of cultivation.

Now that she had to commit herself to discuss important matters with a mortal, she had given Lin Xiaoqing a great deal of face.

How could Lin Xiaoqing not know the subtleties?

But there was no fear in her heart, and her clear eyes looked directly at everyone firmly, as if she could penetrate into their hearts.

Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was crisp but revealed unquestionable majesty: "Everyone came here, why are you here? But it doesn't matter."

Liu Gaoyuan coughed lightly and said, "Miss Lin, I am really worried about the current situation of Longqing City when I come here this time.

We are well aware that the city lord's palace has strict prohibitions, but the situation outside the city is unclear, and the shortage of resources for cultivating immortals in the city is becoming increasingly serious. If things continue like this, Longqing City may be unsustainable.

The City Lord's Mansion was previously very tight-lipped about matters outside the city. Although we can understand that there may be difficulties, we cannot continue to be in such a stalemate now.

The cultivation of the children of our family will stagnate, and the family will also decline.

If the City Lord's Mansion has concerns, we can discuss a safe strategy together, which is better than sitting back and waiting for death. "

Lin Xiaoqing looked calm and responded calmly: "Senior Liu, everyone, the ban of the City Lord's Mansion is to ensure the safety of the entire city.

We don’t fully know what is going on outside the city, and acting rashly is extremely risky.

I am also actively searching for a solution and am not delaying on purpose. "

A family representative couldn't help but said: "Miss Lin, although you are the daughter of the city lord, you lack the ability to cultivate immortality and sufficient experience.

It may be difficult for you to handle such a big event by yourself.

Our family is willing to work together with the City Lord’s Mansion to explore outside the city.

If resources can be obtained, they can be distributed according to contribution, so that the difficulties of Longqing City can be solved.

Don't miss the whole city because of your own thoughts. "

As soon as this person said this, the faces of everyone in the City Lord's Mansion immediately became unhappy, and they immediately seemed to be at war with each other.

Lin Xiaoqing raised her hand slightly to signal everyone in the City Lord's Mansion to be calm.

Her eyes were still firmly fixed on the family representative, but her tone was even more cold: "Senior, are you questioning the decision-making of the City Lord's Mansion, or are you looking down on me, Lin Xiaoqing?

Although I am not an immortal cultivator, I dare not slack off at all in my responsibility as the city lord. The City Lord's Mansion all acts with the overall safety of Longqing City in mind. "

The atmosphere suddenly became tense for Liu Gaoyuan, and he hurriedly spoke out to reconcile: "Miss Lin, please don't get angry. Brother Li is also impatient and may have offended you with his words. Please forgive me.

We came here today because we sincerely want to discuss good strategies with the City Lord's Mansion. After all, Longqing City is our common home, and no one wants to see it decline. "

Lin Xiaoqing nodded slightly, accepting Liu Gaoyuan's apology, and she said slowly: "Senior Liu, I understand your concerns, but this matter is not as simple as imagined.

We don't know exactly what is going on outside the city. Once the team going out to explore encounters something unexpected, they will not only suffer a lot of losses, but may also bring unknown disasters back to the city. "

Liu Gaoyuan stood up and said: "Miss Lin, we also know that this is not easy. But time is pressing. If things go on like this, people will be panicked, and civil strife will inevitably occur in Longqing City.

We propose that we first select elites from all parties to form a joint team, and under the supervision of the city lord's palace, go out to investigate.

If in danger, withdraw immediately. If you learn something, share the information. "

Lin Xiaoqing thought for a moment, knowing that if she refused directly, it would intensify the conflict, but there were also many hidden dangers in this cooperation proposal.

She said slowly: "Senior Liu, everyone, this matter is of great importance. I need to discuss it carefully with the old department of the City Lord's Mansion. Please go back first. I will reply as soon as possible when there is a result."

Liu Gaoyuan and others saw that Lin Xiaoqing did not agree immediately. Although they were a little dissatisfied, they also understood that the matter was urgent, so they had to nod again and leave.

Lin Xiaoqing looked at their leaving figures, feeling even more worried.

She knew that the resources these families were seeking were crucial to their own development, and they would never compromise easily.

If not handled properly, the city would be plunged into chaos and fighting.

At this time, Zhao Linger's master had not yet appeared, and Lin Bingchun had not returned, so all the burdens fell on her shoulders.

How should she choose to protect the stability of Longqing City and resolve the crisis at hand?

At this moment, Lin Xiaoqing's personal maid Xiao He hurried over and said in a panic: "Miss, it's not good. Some casual cultivators in the city have heard about the discussions between those families and the City Lord's Mansion, and they are also beginning to stir.

They gathered in the square in the center of the city and asked the City Lord's Mansion to give an explanation, otherwise they would go out of the city to explore on their own."

Lin Xiaoqing was shocked, which was undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Let's go and take a look."

When Lin Xiaoqing came to the square, she saw hundreds of casual cultivators gathered together in a noisy manner, and various shouts came one after another.

A burly man stood in front of the crowd and shouted loudly: "The City Lord's Mansion has not allowed us to leave the city. Now that resources are so scarce, do we have to sit and wait for death?"

Lin Xiaoqing stepped forward and said loudly: "Everyone, the City Lord's Mansion is not ignoring your lives, but the situation outside the city is unknown. Once you leave the city carelessly, it will bring a catastrophe to Longqing City."

The burly man was relentless: "Miss Lin, you are talking lightly. You are not a cultivator like us, how do you know our difficulties? We can't wait."

Lin Xiaoqing was about to say something else, when suddenly a figure flew out of the crowd. It was an old man.

He said slowly: "Miss Lin, I have something to say.

Perhaps we can send some casual cultivators who are good at hiding their breath and are extremely fast to quietly approach the outside of the city to investigate.

If there is danger, return immediately, and if it is safe, make further plans.

This can not only avoid large-scale dangers, but also give everyone a bottom line."