C28

Going from the outskirts of Black Prison Forest to the Qingzhou City was around six hundred kilometers. With Meng Kang's speed, it took him less than four hours.

came to the Qingzhou City, where he had lived since he was young. Although his expression was calm, it looked calm, but in reality, his heart was filled with mixed emotions and was very complicated.

Looking at the green walls and the endless stream of people coming and going through the city gate, everything was no different from what he remembered.

However, Meng Kang knew that there were no longer Mengyuan in the city, no longer that fat old man who doted on him, no longer those brotherly brothers and sisters who seemed to be very free but were actually full of passion!

When he thought of them, Meng Kang's heart ached, and all of his memories that were sealed away were immediately opened.

The streets of Qingzhou City were still the same as before, there didn't seem to be any change.

The tofu stall they used to visit when they were small was still there, and a new batch of goods had entered the silk shop across the street. The old willow tree in front of their house was still standing tall and straight, and with the wind blowing, the catkins that filled the sky floated about, adding to the mood of the market.

Separated by a long street, Meng Kang saw the entrance to his medicine store.

A year ago, the thriving Qingyuan Pharmacy had already changed its brand into a Shun Record Pharmacy. Its business seemed to be pretty good.

Meng Kang's heart felt slightly sour, but he didn't have any intention of entering.

They continued to walk along the long street and unknowingly arrived at Mengyuan.

Looking around, the walls of the Mengyuan were completely mottled by the rain, the big doors were tightly locked and there were patches of rust on them. It seemed like the garden had been abandoned for a long time.

Meng Kang couldn't help but sigh in his heart and quicken his pace.

After crossing Vermillion Bird Street, the path would lead to the City Lord's Mansion.

Meng Kang did not know why he was here, but he suddenly yearned for the old pear tree outside the City Lord's Mansion, yearning for the person who could not help but glance at him every time he passed by.

A year's time could not be considered short, nor could it be considered long. Currently, Meng Kang had already broken through the spiritual force level, and in terms of true battle power, he had definitely surpassed everyone of the same age in the Azure Province.

He suddenly wanted to see Murong Bingxue, the girl he had once admired. Then, he accidentally told her that she was different.

He walked around the perimeter wall and arrived in front of the City Lord's Mansion.

In fact, Meng Kang had not even thought about whether or not he really wanted to meet Murong Bingxue.

However, when he saw the main gate of the City Lord's Mansion, he was immediately stunned!

There were two large white seals affixed to the gate of the Mayor's mansion. These were the seals of the Great Halberd in the direction of the Shangguan family.

What happened at the City Lord's Mansion?

How could it be sealed?

Isn't the city lord the biggest in Qingzhou City?

Many thoughts passed through Meng Kang's mind, and he faintly felt that the City Lord's Mansion being sealed was perhaps related to him!

With a flash, the young man disappeared from the street. He wanted to find someone to ask about what had happened in Qingzhou City during this year.

Tonight, the New City Lord's Mansion was filled with guests, and they drank wine together. It was very lively, because tomorrow would be the good day for General Zhen Yuan and the new City Lord's eldest son, Xu Buxing, to attend school in the capital.

The former naughty, the boss of the Seven Tigers of Qingzhou, had now become the sixth ranked Flying Stream Academy of the Great Halberd Dynasty, and had become a role model for the Azure Province's students.

One year ago, Xu Buxing was still a mischievous young man who would only cause trouble everywhere with his comrades. No one would have thought that he would turn the tables around and pass the Flying Stream Academy exam in a mere year.

Even the other six tigers that were with him, besides feeling envious and jealous, were also feeling proud for their brother.

He recalled the time when the most eye-catching young man in the Qingzhou City was the daughter of the previous City Lord, Murong Bingxue. Earlier, there was also the one who was ranked third in the Grand Examination, the Flos Lonicerae, suppressing all of the outstanding talents.

Even Xu Buxing himself would not have thought that such a thing would happen. He sighed with emotion, and could not help but to feel a little sad.

"Brothers, please take a seat. I'll go to the backyard to get some fresh air. I'll drink with you when I get back!"

Xu Buxing stood up from his seat and greeted his brothers. Then, he walked towards his own backyard alone.

The backyard was Xu Buxing's daily practice area for the past year. Even though he didn't come here every day, he was still feeling a little uncomfortable.

As Xu Buxing looked at the training equipment in the courtyard, he couldn't help but think of that night one year ago.

His father would have to inspect him the next morning. If not for Meng Kang having someone bring over the Hui Chun Wan s in time, allowing his hidden ailments to be alleviated and allowing him to successfully overcome the crisis, there would be no Xu Buxing who came after him.

Behind the Hui Chun Wan, there was a huge case related to the Qingzhou City.

It was because of this big case that the previous City Lord, Murong Xiongguan, ended up in such a miserable state, and it was because of this that Xu Buxing's father was able to smoothly ascend to the throne, becoming the new City Lord.

It was a pity that he was the only one who knew of this huge secret. There was no one who could share it with him.

"Xu Buxing, I have something to ask you!"

Just as Xu Buxing was distracted, an unfamiliar voice suddenly came from his side.

Xu Buxing had long been different from the previous him. This past year, he had been extremely cautious, as if he was treading on thin ice while training hard with his life on the line.

Therefore, without hesitation, Xu Buxing struck out with his palm, and with the release of inner force, it transformed into a semi-real, tiger-shaped Qi, pouncing towards the incoming person.

This attack of his was extremely vicious and merciless!

He instantly determined that this person was not someone he knew in the manor, because no one would call him by his name anymore, not a single person.

Bang!

The tiger-shaped Qi that Xu Buxing released struck the opponent's body, but right after, a dagger that glimmered with cold light pierced through his neck.

Xu Buxing's face was filled with astonishment. Although he had just stepped into the first stage of the invigorating spirit ten days ago, his palm was not weak at all, and the person who had just arrived was actually able to take one of his blows head on. His body's power was truly unfathomable, he was at least an expert at the level of Master Father.

Once Xu Buxing thought of this, he immediately closed his eyes and stopped resisting.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to kill you. There's something I want to ask you!"

Meng Kang muttered to himself and slowly put down the dagger in his hand.

Xu Buxing heard the man's young voice and slowly opened his eyes.

"It's you?" Meng Kang! I knew you weren't dead! "

When Xu Buxing saw Meng Kang, his expression instantly became extremely exaggerated. His happy mood did not seem to be fake, and it was as if he had reunited with his old friend.

Meng Kang was not used to the intense expression and tone on his face, and frowned.

"You changed! He had become stronger! Even I am no match for you! Haha! Do you know? During this year, every time I trained to the point where I want to die, I would think of you! As long as you think of me, I'll be full of energy! "

"Wait, we don't seem to be very familiar with each other!" Besides, I'm not used to being thought of by a man. Xu Buxing, did you learn something wrong? "

Meng Kang said while beaming.

Although he was not exactly friends with Xu Buxing and they had not interacted much previously, was still one of the people whom he remembered. Now that they suddenly met, he felt like he had met an old friend.

"I'm fine, I have to thank you! If not for your gift that day, I, Xu Buxing would not be here today! I already have invigorating spirit! Hehe! He even got admitted into the Flying Stream Academy! Wait until I study in the academy for a year, and then I will participate in the Grand Examination next year.

Xu Buxing was overjoyed at the moment, and subconsciously said everything that he was thinking in his heart.

When he mentioned the name Xu Pang, Meng Kang's expression tensed up and he couldn't help but clench his teeth.

Xu Buxing saw that the other party's expression was strange and immediately explained: "I'm sorry! Meng Kang, I didn't mean to make you sad! What do you want to ask? Just ask away! "

"Why is the City Lord's Mansion sealed? Where's Murong Bingxue? "

Meng Kang asked.

Xu Buxing had a strange expression on his face and after a while, he replied, "I knew that you would have her in your heart! Back then, he had kept it a secret for so long that no one else knew about it! Hehe! The Mayor's mansion had fallen, but she was fine. Don't worry, I'll explain it to you slowly! "

From Xu Buxing, Meng Kang found out about many things that happened during this year.

Flos Lonicerae Xu Pang was killed in Qingzhou City, and the imperial government and the Upper Clarity Moon Palace had sent a law enforcement team to investigate this matter, all the way until they found out about Qingzhou City's master, Murong Xiongguan.

Murong Xiongguan refused to admit it, but the enforcement team turned hostile on the spot and worked together to kill him!

After that, the imperial government ordered for the Lord of Murong City to be sealed up. All his property would be confiscated, and his relatives would be demoted to servants.

Because of Murong Bingxue's talent and intelligence, she was lucky enough to escape this calamity and was accepted as a disciple by one of the Upper Clarity Moon Palace's envoys.

"What?" She was accepted into the Upper Clarity Moon Palace? "

Meng Kang never thought that it would be this result and could not help but ask.

Xu Buxing nodded with regret, and said: "Yes! Upper Clarity Moon Palace had killed her father, but then sent her to the palace. Those old women's actions were all over the place, no one knew what they were thinking. But at least it's better than being a slave and becoming a slave! "

Meng Kang was silent for a moment. The fact that the City Lord's Mansion being annihilated was related to him, but he did not expect Murong Bingxue to become a disciple of the Upper Clarity Moon Palace.

"Brother Meng Kang, what are your plans this time?"

Xu Buxing hesitated, but still asked.

Meng Kang was slightly startled, and said: "I was just passing by the Azure Province, and will leave very soon! One day, I will go to Upper Clarity Moon Palace and bring Miss Mu Rong back! "

"Hm!" Elder Brother Meng, please take care of this matter! I hope that we can meet again in the future when there's a chance! "

Xu Buxing cupped his fists at Meng Kang and said seriously.

"Good!" We will meet again in the future! "

After he finished speaking, Meng Kang's figure flashed as he activated the Draconis's movement technique, instantly disappearing into the dense night.