Bab 697: Resilient City
The flying boat took off and traveled at a casual pace. The two immortals stood at the front while the juniors socialized behind them. The boat flew through narrow canyons and deep valleys and finally emerged into a fertile plain. The solitary mountain that held Beast God City was just a short distance away.
"Miss Li, this is Beast God City. From what we know, you have not visited it before. We can give you a tour of the best attractions if you wish." Qu Jing said.
His voice was unnaturally soft. The sharp and heroic aura he arrived with had been replaced with mellowness. He turned slightly toward Li Yuechan with a deep gaze.
Standing side by side, a tall handsome man and an elegant beauty, even the dumbest commoner would have praised them as a perfect pairing.
"Sir Qu, it is indeed my first time gazing upon Beast God City. It is a flower that stubbornly blossoms while bracing against fearful winds from the east. It is a bastion of human resilience in the face of an untamable wilderness. It is an amazing accomplishment and the pride of our Eastern Sanmu Subcontinent."
At Li Yuechan's poetic words, it wasn't just Qu Jing who smiled. The rest of the people on the flying boat all brightened at her praise. Even Immortal Wolf Hunter Nan Lang laughed loudly.
"Brother Chen, this lass is quite interesting. Very good! Hahaha!"
Chen Wentian also shared a laugh.
While the two immortals continued chatting, Qu Jing remained beside Li Yuechan. The flying boat took a lazy tour around the entire city and he took the opportunity to describe the city walls and the twelve city gates that withstood the brunt of the insect horde. He made sure to emphasize his contributions in leading one of the divisions and slaughtering anything that dared come up the walls.
Li Yuechan nodded, "You fought to protect Beast God Sanctum and you also fought to protect the people. That is very admirable. It is our duty as disciples of immortal sects. If Ten Thousand Flower Valley had gotten word of your struggle that day, I'm sure my master would have offered help. Although we are a small sect, we will also do what is needed."
Qu Jing sighed, "Miss Li's words are praiseworthy. You have captured the hearts of the people of this city with a few sentences. We have the strength so we must fight. We walk the path of cultivation for ourselves but also for others. My family is depending on me to succeed. I am sure you also have people depending on you to succeed and that's how you were able to break through so quickly?"
A few heads turned in her direction, eager to hear her answer. Among them, the impish Qu Rong had an expression as if she had smelled something bad. Nan Yukai and Nan Yuolang's eyes were filled with unmistakable jealousy.
"Sir Qu, you did not participate in the Convocation of Swords?" Li Yuechan asked.
"No… regrettably. My cultivation path has little to do with swordplay. And even if it did, I don't think the eagle lord would have allowed us to attend. We are still rebuilding the city after the beast siege and all of our efforts are focused on the eastern frontier."
"That is regrettable. The mysteries of the Forest of Swords are beyond our comprehension and it can bestow gifts beyond words. I cannot really explain how I broke through so quickly but I can only thank senior Dugu and his wisdom and foresight to create such a place to train the younger generation." She paused and looked over the railing and the city below, "But I am sure that you will your opportunity will come soon. As long as you fight for what you believe in and the people you hold dear in your heart, you will succeed!"
"Oh? And if I may ask, what kind of person does Miss Li hold dear in her heart?" Qu Jing asked.
But before Li Yuechan could even blush or come up with a retort, Zhou Ziyun butted into the conversation and hooked her arm around Li Yuechan's.
"Sister Li, we've arrived. Master is waiting." She said, completely ignoring the man beside her.
Qu Jing looked like he wanted to say something but he ultimately held his tongue.
The flying boat landed beside a tall pagoda that was situated beside a sprawling castle. Atop every spire and flagpole was the emblem of the crimson eagle. In a large courtyard below, rows of young cultivators were practicing martial arts. Their synchronized movements combined with their rigorous shouts.
And surrounding the castle was a vast city as far as the eye could see. It started at the bottom of the mountain and extended all the way to the top and all around. Every square meter of land was occupied. Some areas were filled with freshly excavated construction sites. Some buildings were already half-built. The entire mountain was buzzing with activity.
"Very impressive." Chen Wentian commented, "I can barely tell that the city even suffered an attack. It hasn't been a year and yet you have mostly recovered."
"Hmph, we have suffered beast attacks ever since the beginning. The people we lost will be replaced by the younger generation. The houses will be rebuilt. Beast God City is a resilient city and this is how we have lived until now and how we will continue to live." Nan Lang said.
"Exactly," Chen Wentian said while faking a smile, "I really admire your spirit. I have always been somewhat of an enthusiast of beast arts. It is a pity that I managed to offend the lion lord but I hope that we will be able to get along."
"We shall see." Nan Lang's expression hardened substantially, "Ultimately, whether or not this alliance will proceed depends on what the eagle lord thinks. I hope you have brought more than cheap words or else you will find that you have offended not just a single Spirit King in Beast God City."
"Don't worry. I came prepared."
"Very well, this way." Nan Lang extended a large hand and gestured towards the stairs.
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