Am I the only one who didn't ascend?

In the simple hall of the city lord's palace in Liuyan City, the host and guest sat down again, but this time, Xia Houying was obviously lost.

He subconsciously wanted to pick up the teacup to moisten his throat, but his arms were shaking so badly that he accidentally dropped the teacup under the table.

Wang Luo held his breath and returned the teacup intact to the other party's hand. Then he picked up the still warm tea on the tea table, took a sip and said with a smile: "Why is the city lord so depressed? After a great victory, he should be overjoyed. ah."

Xia Houying tried to force a smile, but the most he could do was twitch the corners of his mouth. He really couldn't put on his usual smile.

Whether it was relaxed and freehand, or flattering and humble, no matter which one it was, it seemed as if it had been permanently stripped away from him.

Wang Luo shook his head: "Don't worry, those two people are not dead, they were just temporarily stunned. I can still use the lives of those two people..."

Before he finished speaking, only an indistinct grunt was heard, squeezed out of Xia Houying's throat.

"Huh? City Lord, what did you say?"

Xia Houying's cheeks twitched and his lips murmured, but the sound was still unclear.

Wang Luo said: "Don't be anxious, take a deep breath, brew what you want to say in your heart several times, and then say it slowly, one word after another..."

Under this kind of patient guidance, Xia Houying finally expressed the questions in his heart.

"Who are you?"

Wang Luo replied: "I am Wang Luo, the immortal envoy."

Xia Houying shook his head in pain: "You...you can't be the Immortal Envoy. The Immortal Envoy is not like you."

Wang Luo smiled: "Why, have you ever seen a few Immortal Envoys and you can summarize the rules and define Immortal Envoys? Are you an Immortal or a National Master? Why can't I be an Immortal Envoy?"

After a pause, Wang Luo added: "However, this is also a good question. Let's use it as the prologue of our story. Prologue: A somewhat strange immortal messenger. In a certain month of a certain year, the small border town of Liuyan City welcomed A strange guest has arrived. He calls himself the Immortal Messenger, but all the details about him are extremely suspicious. Then, I have to ask you, the Lord of Xiahou, to construct and polish the various details in this story, as well as the rational framework behind them. . You are so good at telling stories, you shouldn’t be stumped by such a simple question, right?”

Xia Houying opened his mouth and said in great pain: "I... I am very grateful for your help just now, but after all, I am a minister of the imperial court and cannot make peace with the enemy."

Wang Luo said: "So you actually know who I am."

Xia Houying sighed: "I, I would rather not know..."

"Haha, how could you not know? I just arrived here, and I have flaws all over my body. I couldn't really hide it from the locals. If you are a stupid and incompetent dog official, maybe I can use my identity as an immortal messenger to defraud you. Give me a moment. But since you are rich and discerning, you can naturally see that I am not a native of the New Heng Dynasty... But these are no longer important. From now on, I am the Immortal Envoy, and why I am an Immortal. "Fushi, that's your problem. Don't be so hasty to resist. In a sense, I am indeed an Immortal, but I'm just different from any Immortal you've seen before."

Xia Houying was a little confused: "Not the same?"

"The so-called Immortal Envoys are essentially a small number of elites who have been blessed by the Immortal Officials and returned to the jurisdiction of the Imperial Master. And I have the blessings of the Immortal Officials, and I am indeed closely related to the Imperial Advisor of this dynasty. I am here this time. It was at the invitation of the Imperial Master himself, so strictly speaking, I am actually the most authoritative Immortal Envoy.”

Xia Houying frowned and was puzzled when he heard this, but soon, the old city lord gradually realized the truth of the matter, and understood what Wang Luo meant, that is, the immortal officials and national masters of the New Heng Dynasty have turned their backs. After leaving this country, I couldn't help but tremble all over and turned pale.

"No, no, no, this is impossible, this is absolutely impossible..."

Wang Luo said: "Nothing is impossible. If you can climb up and look east, see the scene east of the mountains, and see the Lingshan Mountain approaching sharply, you should be able to understand why an immortal messenger like me appears. I think that whether it is an immortal official or a national master, as the administrator and guardian of the New Heng Dynasty, they have fulfilled their duties on this issue. Unfortunately, since I stepped into the border of the New Heng Dynasty, the people on the east side have been unable to do so. The scenery can no longer be seen clearly. There is an invisible barrier that strictly obscures the real scenery. Even if I am an immortal, I can only see a peaceful blood within the borders of the New Heng Dynasty. In Hepingyuan, it seems that nothing has happened and no one has been here... The New Heng Dynasty has protected you very well. "

When Xia Houying heard this, his defense almost collapsed: "How...how could such a thing happen..."

Wang Luo said: "It's not a bad thing, right? Think about it carefully. When I, the Immortal Envoy, first arrived, the first thing I did was not to arrest the lonely people and search for their souls, nor to inflict Li Daitao on you, the lord of the city. Instead, I would chat and laugh with you politely, enjoy your stories and the coarse tea in my house, and then help you solve the troubles from Sang County. What's wrong with having a fairy like me. ? Or would you rather entertain those two bastards than me? "

After hearing this, Xia Houying still shook his head, but his attitude softened significantly.

"I really should thank you for those two captains... Thank you."

The last two words of "thank you" seemed to be full of sincerity and exhaustion.

"There's no need to be so polite. You've already thanked me once. Besides, I have my own selfish motives for helping you. And there should be no need for me to explain this."

Looking at the purple-red captains lying side by side like mummies in the corner of the hall, Xia Houying nodded helplessly.

In any case, when Wang Luo violently intervened in the matter, they were already in the same boat. Now Xia Houying had no choice but to rack his brains and search for all the materials in his stomach to solidify Wang Luo's identity as the Immortal Envoy.

Only the Immortal Envoy can protect this Liuyan City that has been coveted by villains, and protect the simple people who have never experienced risks.

"I understand...Master Xian Fu Shi!"

"Ha, that's right." Wang Luo laughed immediately, then stretched out his hand to Xia Houying and shook his hand.

This unfamiliar etiquette made Xia Houying a little uncomfortable, but he still shook his hand hard and expressed his attitude.

After the cooperation was reached, Wang Luo said with a relaxed expression: "Actually, when you first went out to welcome guests, I was considering whether to just leave. After listening to your story and understanding the customs and customs of the New Heng Dynasty, I can act real enough as an immortal messenger, at least enough to fool some ignorant men and women. After that, as long as I walk slowly and carefully observe and appreciate the customs and customs of the New Heng Dynasty, it shouldn't take long. I can integrate into this place perfectly, and then I can enter the capital smoothly... However, the performance of those two people brought me a perfect opportunity, no matter how free I am in a strange land. Okay, it’s better to have a knowledgeable guide with you.”

Xia Houying said in a low voice: "I, I will never let you down, Xianfu Shi."

"Haha, you don't have to be so nervous about everything you say. It's best to just show the attitude you used when telling stories before."

Xia Houying said seriously: "As a subordinate, when facing the real Immortal Envoy, I cannot be too respectful."

Wang Luo nodded and said: "I understand, then I will ask you as a superior to be gentle and smooth, and don't act like you are facing a real Immortal Envoy. I and you are the real Immortal Envoy in common sense. There must be many differences among you. What I want to do is not what a real Immortal Master would do, so it is best to show off my uniqueness from the beginning."

"...I didn't think it through properly. Then, please forgive me for any impoliteness in my words."

"Okay, the background story is finally over. Let's discuss the first question: Why did those two people target you? You can't really be coveting the beauty of the local women, right?"

Xia Houying pondered for a moment and stopped talking.

"...Is it really just for beauty!?"

Xia Houying said: "At least for those two people, this matter is probably an important matter. Just now, Captain You in purple said that Liuyan City has three beauties, which is actually true. Although Liuyan City has a small population, it is There are only 20 to 30 thousand people in the surrounding villages and towns, but the water and soil here are indeed unique, and the women are often born fair and beautiful... and in many rural stories, those who see the wealth and prosperity of the big city are so excited that they can't help it. My girls are different. People in Liuyan City are generally not greedy for glitz, and they are not willing to marry elsewhere, so..."

"So the rarer things are more valuable." Wang Luo nodded.

Xia Houying sighed: "It's not the first time those two people have come here to cause trouble. The last time they wanted to misbehave against the little cook in the inn in the name of conveying the edict. That time, I, the city lord, finally His identity was still a little bit of a deterrent, so he finally persuaded them to leave, but unexpectedly, they didn't hesitate to break up with each other this time. If it hadn't been for your timely help, I'm afraid..."

Wang Luo asked: "So, why do they dare to break up with each other this time? Just because the county guard is arresting the important criminal?"

Xia Houying glanced at Wang Luo, and then said: "I can't know everything about this matter. Many things can only be speculated on the basis of thin air..."

"It's okay, just guess. If you really can't figure it out, I'll search for a soul later to supplement it for you."

Xia Houying was shocked when he heard this: "Search...soul?! Really search for soul?"

Wang Luo asked: "The art of searching for souls is not that rare, is it? Your Liuyan City is not far from Crazy Lake, and the surrounding area of ​​Crazy Lake is the habitat of the Blood Crow. Although during the westward march of Rong City this time, we did not You can see that Mahayana strange beast that is said to have several trillions and infinite divisions, but it has been avoided in advance. But as Xuewu's neighbors, you should have heard rumors about it for hundreds of years, and it is the most famous one. Soul searching."

Xia Houying then said: "It is indeed as your Excellency said, even in our Liuyan City, there are legends of blood rivers... but they are limited to legends. There are immortals in the New Heng Dynasty who protect those beasts that are too powerful and cannot really get close. . As for the soul-searching technique, I do know about it and have even seen it, but that kind of cruel technique... is really harmful to Tianhe."

Wang Luo smiled: "You have benevolent thoughts towards the damn rotten people. No wonder they dare to ride on your neck with just a little bit of support. However, since you don't want to see the soul-searching technique, then try to guess more accurately. "Well, I don't really want to cast spells on dirty things, so you can understand that this is doing me a favor."

Xia Houying nodded quickly, and then said: "I think the deliberate difficulty this time is probably because of my teacher, Mr. Mingli. He is the former governor of Sang County. He has always taken good care of me. I have a close relationship with him. The same father and son, but also..."

After a pause, Xia Houying did not continue the topic. Wang Luo also nodded in understanding, indicating that he could skip it appropriately.

Obviously, the story with the former governor's daughter still contains pain for the old city lord.

"Mr. Mingli was quite famous in the court, but he had always been at odds with the Queen Mother's party. No one could do anything to him during his lifetime, but after his death, the Queen Mother's party began to take revenge on Mr. Mingli's friends in the court. I just didn't To think that even a little person like me, who is hiding in a borderland, will not be spared."

Wang Luo shook his head and said: "The political dispute should always be a matter of life and death, eradicating the roots. Why do you still have such a sense of luck?"

Xia Houying explained: "You are fighting to the death, eradicating the roots... This evaluation is overstated. The party and government of the New Heng Dynasty did sometimes intensify, but no matter what the outcome, they generally would not kill everyone, because chaos in the government would only delay the immortality. The family has a big plan, and if the immortal blames you, no matter how noble you are, you can't stop the power of Huanghuang Tianlei, so usually before the conflict is completely intensified, a national master will come forward to mediate. "

Wang Luo suddenly realized.

Now, Zhang Jincheng himself cannot protect himself, so naturally he cannot control the Queen Mother's party's raids in the DPRK.

"So, who are they referring to as the wanted criminal?" Wang Luo thought for a while, "It shouldn't be me, right? I just came here."

Xia Houying shook his head and said: "I really don't know about this... Since the death of Mr. Mingli, I have become increasingly estranged from the information channels of Sang County. I really don't care about many things, and I am indifferent. But , As far as I know, in the more than 600-year history of the New Heng Dynasty, it is almost unique that such a large force is mobilized to capture a criminal. After all, even if someone commits a heinous crime, it is impossible to escape Fancheng's Liuli Net. And even if they can escape the cleaning of the Liuli Net, they can't escape the Immortal Official's Eyes. As for ordinary prisoners, they are not worthy of raising an army. But now, even our Liuyan City has been issued a special order to collect money and food to build a large city. This is really unheard of."

Wang Luo pondered, but a figure gradually appeared in his mind.

A figure swimming in Mad Lake.

The so-called key criminal is probably him... He crossed the border all by himself and ran to the dangerous wilderness. No wonder people couldn't find him. Unfortunately, by chance, he was intercepted by Wang Luo's alien beasts in the Crazy Lake. Then he mistakenly thought that he had been caught by the pursuers, so he died together...

And that person's last relic is in his own hands.