Yes, It's Too Scary!

Nanli Capital City was established by the Xuanqian Kingdom at the border of the Demon Realm, initially for the sole purpose of defending against attacks from border beast tides.

Despite being a border town, Nanli Capital City's prosperity and area were in no way inferior to the capital of the Xuanqian Kingdom.

In fact, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was even superior to the capital.

The Demon Realm forest was home to countless demonic beasts, with nearly a hundred Demon Kings alone.

The number of demonic beasts, both large and small, was incalculable, with Immortal Herbs and Spiritual Medicine covering the mountains and plains, making it exceptionally rich in cultivation resources.

It was a trial ground for countless cultivators and the best place for them to acquire demonic beast materials and gather Immortal Herbs and Spiritual Medicine.

Naturally, this attracted countless cultivators who eagerly yearned for it, gathering in large numbers.

The sale of these abundant demonic beast materials and Immortal Herbs and Spiritual Medicine also drew many merchants to settle and live there.

With the circulation of trade and business, Nanli Capital City gradually became more and more prosperous.

Whether mortals or cultivators, many chose to settle here.

The Qi Family, where Qi Yuan belonged, was one of the two major merchant families that arrived earliest in Nanli Capital City.

Inside the carriage, after learning that Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying were not from the Xuanqian Kingdom, Qi Yuan began to enthusiastically explain Nanli Capital City and her Qi Family to them.

Her expression was proud and boastful as she spoke, but it turned somber and dejected when she mentioned the Qi Family.

Just then, the carriage stopped, and Zhang He's voice came from outside the curtain:

"Miss, we've arrived."

"Sister Luo, we've arrived."

"This is Nanli Capital City~"

Qi Yuan smiled slightly, masking her recent dejected expression, and stood up to lift the curtain.

The carriage was queuing outside the city gates of Nanli Capital City. From outside the curtain, they could already see the bustling and crowded masses.

Dense crowds were lining up to enter Nanli Capital City, proving Qi Yuan's words to be true.

Nanli Capital City was indeed quite prosperous.

Many cultivators flew past their carriage, directly soaring over the city gates and into the city.

Ning Yechen's carriage soon passed through the city gates and entered the city.

Upon entering the city streets, they could hear various hawking and selling sounds from all around. Crowds of people bustled back and forth on the streets, creating a scene of extreme prosperity and liveliness.

Luo Hongye, attracted by the noisy sounds outside the carriage, nestled in Luo Ruying's arms. Her big eyes curiously scanned her surroundings through the car window.

Having always been either hidden away or confined, she had never seen so many people or such a lively scene before. Staring blankly at her surroundings, she softly and timidly said:

"Mommy, Daddy, so many people."

"Yes, shall Mommy take Yeye down to look around?"

Luo Ruying smiled slightly and affectionately stroked Luo Hongye's head.

Come to think of it, she had never taken Luo Hongye out to see the world before…

"En!"

Luo Hongye nodded vigorously with joy.

"Thank you for escorting us, Miss Qi."

"Since we've already entered the city, we'll take our leave now."

Luo Ruying picked up Luo Hongye, stood up, and prepared to bid farewell to Qi Yuan.

"Sister Luo, won't you come to my home for a visit?"

"I'd be happy to entertain you as thanks for saving my life."

Qi Yuan's eyes showed anticipation as she quickly asked.

Luo Ruying shook her head, politely declining:

"Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Qi."

"We plan to find temporary lodging in the city and still need to find a place to live for the child, so we won't impose."

"That's perfect!"

"I'm very familiar with the residences within Nanli Capital City, so let me lead the way for you, Sister Luo."

"And I can also introduce you to the local specialties of Nanli Capital City."

Qi Yuan clapped her hands and said with a smile.

Ning Yechen narrowed his eyes slightly, glancing at Qi Yuan discreetly.

This little girl is quite enthusiastic…

Luo Ruying thought carefully for a moment before finally agreeing to let Qi Yuan accompany them.

Having a guide who knew the way would often save a lot of trouble.

Seeing her agreement, Qi Yuan's face lit up with joy. She leaned in and whispered something to Zhang He, instructing him to leave first.

Zhang He first looked troubled, but he nodded and agreed.

After Ning Yechen and the others got out of the carriage, Zhang He drove back to the Qi Family alone.

"Let's go, Sister Luo. I'll take you around first."

"There's nowhere in Nanli Capital City that I don't know."

Qi Yuan patted her flat chest and promised confidently.

Luo Ruying, holding Luo Hongye, followed behind Qi Yuan with Ning Yechen.

Along the way, countless pairs of eyes were fixed on Luo Ruying.

With her peerless grace and stunning beauty, Luo Ruying, holding Luo Hongye, walking on the street was a dazzling and beautiful sight...

"What an astonishing woman!"

"With such beauty, few women in this world can compare!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, with that ethereal aura, she must be a fairy descended from heaven!"

"The little girl in her arms is also so delicate and cute. Is she her daughter?"

"No way! Could the man following her be her husband!"

"I can't accept this!"

"Why did that kid get the beauty?"

"Is he just better looking than me!"

Everyone was indignant and expressed their deep regret.

A few people also boldly flirted with Luo Ruying with lecherous gazes.

Luo Ruying did not hold back either. With a frown, she unleashed a fierce aura that shocked those people, causing them to vomit blood and fall to the ground.

In an instant, everyone knew that this woman of unparalleled beauty was a cultivator with profound power!

No one dared to provoke her again.

Qi Yuan looked at Luo Ruying with admiration and continued to lead them through the streets.

Something strange on the sides of the street caught everyone's attention.

Whether it was cultivators or ordinary people sitting idly in inns, almost everyone was talking about the same thing.

Everyone's expressions were particularly solemn, and they were discussing in hushed tones.

"Did you hear? The Tianxia Confucian Palace, Martial God Hall, Human Puppet Ghost Den, and Azure Peak Sword Sect, the four sects that once dominated the world, were all razed to the ground overnight!"

"Who doesn't know about this!"

"The news has already spread throughout the eighteen prefectures!"

"Who could have the power to destroy four major sects overnight?! It's truly terrifying!"

"I heard that the sect masters of the four sects happened to have left their sects as well, and there's been no news of them since!"

The surrounding people were constantly discussing, their arguments particularly heated.

This matter had shocked the entire world.

However, the person behind it left no trace, and the entire incident became an unknown mystery.

Everyone spoke of it with fear!

Qi Yuan, who had been in the Demon Realm forest for the past few days, was hearing this news for the first time and was instantly stunned.

She couldn't help but exclaim:

"The four major sects were annihilated overnight..."

"This is simply too terrifying!"

"Sister Luo, Brother Ning, do you think it's true?"

"If it's true that they could annihilate four major sects overnight, then this person's cultivation must be truly terrifying."

Luo Ruying nodded in agreement, sighing inwardly:

The human realm truly has hidden talents...

Ning Yechen also nodded in strong agreement:

"Yeah, it's too terrifying...!"