CHAPTER 1071: CHAPTER 1045: FORGETFUL PALACE

Fortunately, the three women, led by Zhou Xi, didn’t resort to violence against Hua Wuliang. Instead, they adopted a softer approach: surrounding Hua Wuliang with various attentions, charms, and flirtations. Tangyu and the others found it unbearable, almost having the urge to kick Hua Wuliang out.

If it were a matter of fighting, Hua Wuliang could have escaped, but this soft coercion left him defenseless, and he was immediately captivated.

Seeing these three women, it felt like they wanted to practice polyandry with Hua Wuliang.

Having settled down, Holy Sun suggested, "Since it’s our first time in Jiuzhou City, we should definitely go out and explore, right? There’s still a month left. Staying here to cultivate might not be very effective, so we might as well go out. Jiuzhou City should be particularly lively now. Who knows, we might gain something outside."

This suggestion naturally resonated with everyone, as they initially planned to explore and see Jiuzhou City.

Wang Qiutian said, "Who is familiar with Jiuzhou City? We don’t even know if there’s anything particularly fun here. Jiuzhou City is so big that wandering aimlessly might not lead us to any interesting places."

Holy Sun smiled and said, "I actually have a map of Jiuzhou City and know some places around here. As for fun places, there are quite a few in Jiuzhou City. However, the most famous one right now has to be Forgetful Palace."

"Forgetful Palace? Tell us, what makes it so fun?" Wang Qiutian asked.

Holy Sun said, "Anyway, it’s quite famous, and many people like to go there, gathering many people. It is said that disciples from the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect often appear there. Forgetful Palace, you could say, encompasses it all; you can get anything you want there. From transactions of Daoist artifacts and Daoist arts to singing and dancing maids, it’s all there. With its wine pools and meat forests, it’s truly a paradise for men. Furthermore, the disciples of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect support Forgetful Palace from behind the scenes. It’s said to involve many big figures, with a very strong backing, so no one dares to cause trouble in Forgetful Palace."

Tangyu pouted. From the sound of it, it’s similar to the Immortal Music Palace in Yanshan City, right? Immortal Music Palace also has the top disciples of the Yanshan Sect supporting it from behind.

Jiuzhou City is indeed a goldmine. Setting up a big business here is truly profitable. Take the Penglai Inn, for example; it earns an exorbitant amount of money. Even those as powerful as the Seeking Immortal Realm need money.

After some discussion, everyone decided to go to Forgetful Palace. Forgetful Palace was a bit far from here, but since they planned to stroll, they decided to walk there leisurely.

Just as they walked out the door, a strong aura pressed over them. A tall figure appeared in front of Tangyu, looking at him with a murderous expression. The appearance of this person immediately furrowed Tangyu’s brow, and Holy Sun and the others became alert, watching the newcomer warily. Qi Xingtian was secretly gathering strength, ready to protect Tangyu. Obviously, this visitor was not friendly. Moreover, the strong aura emanating from this person suggested he was quite formidable, at least at the Golden Core Realm Third Layer or above.

Even if Tangyu used the Power of Divine Demon, at most, he would be comparable to the Golden Core Realm Third Layer. A bit stronger than that, and Tangyu would be unable to handle it. Sensing the strong aura from the opponent, Tangyu’s brow furrowed deeply, his nerves involuntarily tense. Although he believed the opponent wouldn’t dare attack him here, he had to remain cautious.

Not afraid of your ruthlessness, just afraid of your madness.

The newcomer’s gaze swept over Tangyu, Wang Qiutian, and the others before finally resting on Qi Xingtian. Upon seeing Qi Xingtian, his brow slightly furrowed and said, "Golden Core? Hmph, then it must be you who escaped from the Moluo World. You are bold enough to kill the Imperial Guard Commander of my Liang Kingdom. What crime do you deserve?"

Tangyu had already guessed that this person was a powerful figure from the Liang Kingdom, coming to question him. However, Tangyu naturally wouldn’t be intimidated by the other’s aura and said, "Sir, I don’t quite understand what you mean. I have never met you. Why accuse me immediately? Isn’t that a bit much?"

Hua Wuliang and the others looked at Tangyu with odd expressions. This guy had angered such a formidable Golden Core Realm figure?

The opponent snorted coldly and said, "You are Tangyu, a disciple of the Yanshan Sect. And you, the Moluo City Four Young Masters, you all entered the Moluo World and then came out, killing my Liang Kingdom’s Imperial Guard Commander, and then hid in Shengfeng City, becoming disciples of the Saint Feng Academy. Now you’re here in Jiuzhou City for the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect’s disciple selection. Do you think you can evade my Liang Kingdom’s pursuit this way?"

Tangyu said, "I don’t understand what you’re talking about. I am indeed named Tangyu, and indeed a disciple of the Yanshan Sect."

"Still denying it? Are you saying my Liang Kingdom’s Imperial Guard Commander wasn’t killed by you?" demanded the strongman from Liang Kingdom, pointing at Tangyu.

Such a tone made Tangyu very displeased, and he coldly retorted, "I don’t need to answer that question. I don’t know you, and I don’t care who you are from the Liang Kingdom. It doesn’t concern me. Even if you are a strong Xindan Realm exponent, you can’t command me to do anything."

A strong figure from the Liang Kingdom said, "Boy, let me ask you, was it you who killed the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom?"

"If I say no, will you believe me?" Tangyu replied irritably.

"Humph, do you think I’d believe it? The thirteenth prince of my Liang Kingdom was killed by you. You people are unbelievably audacious, committing a monstrous crime, and you all must die. Surrender obediently, or I’ll obliterate you, making your life worse than death." The strong figure from the Liang Kingdom roared furiously, as if he was about to capture Tangyu and his companions on the spot.

Tangyu also retorted angrily, "Since you say so, then let’s cut the nonsense. With the Liang Kingdom’s power, you naturally don’t need to reason. If you dare make a move, then do it. If not, stop saying useless crap here. Excuse us, we won’t indulge further."

After speaking, Tangyu left directly, and the others followed, ignoring the strong figure from the Liang Kingdom altogether.

The strong figure from the Liang Kingdom was furious at the scene, but he could only suppress his anger and dared not make a move. Acting privately in Jiuzhou City is a major violation. Even if he is a strong figure from the Liang Kingdom, he would be executed under Jiuzhou City’s laws.

If a battle were to start here, it would inevitably damage the surrounding buildings, triggering the formations in Jiuzhou City, and the City Guard Army would be upon them immediately.

In Jiuzhou City, he still had to think carefully before acting, unless he was absolutely sure he could instantly kill Tangyu and his companions, which was obviously impossible.

"Humph, Tangyu, you can’t escape; there is only one road for you—to death. Dreaming of becoming a disciple of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, it’s sheer delusion. You won’t leave Jiuzhou City alive, at most live a bit longer. When the disciple selection of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect concludes, it will be your death date." The strong figure from the Liang Kingdom thought viciously.

Upon leaving the inn and arriving on the street, it suddenly became bustling, akin to the bustling noise of a modern city on Earth. Although there weren’t many vehicles and horses, it was still crowded and lively, with horse-drawn carriages passing through.

Holy Sun furrowed his brows and said, "Brother Tangyu, the people from the Liang Kingdom are really persistent and well-informed. We’ve just arrived in Jiuzhou City, and they found us. Moreover, they’ve already determined that it was you who killed their prince, not giving you any chance to refute. Liang Kingdom would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go. So, they definitely won’t let you off and will look for an opportunity to kill you."

Such tedious matters, Tangyu was too lazy to think about. He shook his head and said, "Forget it, let them come if they want. If they can’t kill me, then I’ll kill them. Anyway, while we’re in Jiuzhou City, they won’t dare act openly."

"Yes, indeed. In Jiuzhou City, no one dares act recklessly. If not for Jiuzhou City’s regulations, they would have already tried to kill us. Inside Jiuzhou City, it’s extremely safe, no need to worry. Forget it, once you pass the selection and become a disciple of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, the Liang Kingdom won’t dare to touch you. At that time, even if they are sure you killed their prince, they can only endure it." Holy Sun said.

Now, Tangyu had the same plan, only by becoming a disciple of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect could he truly remove this danger.

Otherwise, he might not even be able to leave Jiuzhou City.

The mood was dampened, and they only strolled aimlessly around.

On both sides of the street, various shops showcased the prosperity of Jiuzhou City, with a dazzling array of goods. Almost every building was constructed grandly, each resembling an immortal palace, breathtaking to behold.

Tangyu and his companions strolled for two hours before arriving at an enormous, majestic palace. To Tangyu, it felt like arriving at the Forbidden City. No, perhaps like a common person’s first visit to the Forbidden City, because this palace was so immense that Tangyu couldn’t see the end of it with a single glance. Its structure was grand and lofty, resembling Earth’s skyscrapers.

Such skyscrapers, Tangyu indeed saw for the first time in the Cultivation World, and these buildings were clearly more awe-inspiring than those on Earth.

From the three large characters carved on the enormous gate, it was clear this was the ’Forgetful Palace,’ and just these three characters exuded supreme prestige, making one dare not desecrate.

Tangyu stared at these three characters for a while, utterly amazed: "These words, they must be carved with a sword in one stroke, seamless like a master’s level. The words exude a domineering sword intent, the sword force it emanates is so heavy and terrifying. I wonder what kind of person could carve such words with a sword."