Chapter 610: You Must Still Love Me

Unlike Ning Zhuo felt a headache when he saw the head of the Jiao family outside the door.

In the short term, it was necessary to maintain this identity of Jiao Ma.

The grudge between him and the Heaven-Earth Twin Ghosts was too deep!

Once his true identity was exposed, it would inevitably attract these two people. By then, two great Nascent Soul True Monarchs would be hunting him down, and he had already lost his military rank; how could he handle the White Paper Xiancheng's affairs? How could he join the Myriad Phenomena Sect?

"However, speaking of which, if I could join the Myriad Phenomena Sect, this super sect would be a very good protective umbrella."

But that was still a bit far off.

At present, Unlike Ning Zhuo needed to stay in the White Paper Xiancheng for some time and needed to disguise himself.

But Unlike Ning Zhuo did not want to talk much with the head of the Jiao family, so he stood at the door and said expressionlessly: "A few days ago, Senior Mourning Music Nether Spirit died due to assassination."

"I will avoid all suspicious personnel as much as possible."

The head of the Jiao family was flushed with anger: "I am your father! You actually suspect me?!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo remained expressionless: "The traitor in the city has a very high ability to disguise, and I am still protected by the defensive formation in the room if I don't step out of this threshold. If you have anything to say, just say it briefly."

The head of the Jiao family did not expect that he would be treated this way when he came to see his son.

"Good, good, good."

He suppressed his anger: "My son, I know you are still angry with your father."

"But everything I asked you to do was for the family."

"Your two brothers have both lost their original Yang. Serving the City Lord with a residual Yang body is a great disrespect!"

"Only you are the most suitable."

Unlike Ning Zhuo interrupted: "Do you have anything else? I am very busy now; on one hand, I need to cultivate, and on the other, I have to handle cases for the City Lord."

The head of the Jiao family noticed the intention to see him off and tried to squeeze a smile onto his face: "My son, I am very happy that you were able to overcome the difficulties on your own."

"Son, you are worthy of being the seed of my Jiao family! A blessing in disguise, you have caught the City Lord's eye."

"I came here precisely for this."

"Whatever you need to handle the case, just propose it, and our family will definitely support you with all our strength."

Unlike Ning Zhuo felt a stir in his heart and immediately heard the subtext: "How many people did the family bring this time?"

The head of the Jiao family told him everything: "Eighty percent in total, the remaining ten percent left the Black Swamp, and the last ten percent are all old, weak, sick, and disabled, staying in the clan land."

As a cultivation family, encountering a calamity, it was natural to distribute personnel and preserve the fire.

But the eighty percent specification was too high.

"Eighty percent?" Unlike Ning Zhuo looked at the head of the Jiao family, quite surprised by the latter's boldness. This was almost equal to a full investment, assisting the White Paper Xiancheng.

The head of the Jiao family had a grave expression: "This was a decision made after I and the family elders discussed it for many days."

"Yin and Yang are separated, and the ghosts coming out of the Underworld are at most at the Nascent Soul level."

"The White Paper Xiancheng has stood here for so long and will not be crushed by the ghost tide!"

"Of course, there is another reason."

"The announcement issued by the City Lord gives generous rewards to all cultivators who come to support the city. This is the greatest intensity I have ever seen in my life!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo heard the subtext again: "Only heavy rewards make brave men. The White Paper Xiancheng is taking out its family fortune, I fear it is to make you sell your lives."

"Of course. This is indeed money for selling lives!" The head of the Jiao family admitted generously, "But such a high price, I think it is worth it. We have already received orders to train secretly and then go out of the city to fight."

Unlike Ning Zhuo frowned: "That Yin soldier army, although not large in scale, is neat in formation, obeys orders, and has the blessing of military strategy. How can you be their opponent in a field battle?"

The head of the Jiao family laughed: "My son, rest assured. We will not confront them head-on, just look for opportunities to sneak attack, remove scouts, and so on."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's brow relaxed: "This is a strategy to tire the enemy."

He had experienced the battlefield and knew that this was indeed the limit of what the White Paper Xiancheng side could do.

Seeing that Unlike Ning Zhuo still cared about the family, the head of the Jiao family's previous anger dissipated by more than half, and he cautioned before leaving: "My son, this time the City Lord ordered almost all villages and towns to mobilize reinforcements."

"The Hidden Yang Mansion is likely to be overcrowded; you must quickly promote to the Yang-Strengthening Courtyard."

"If I die on the battlefield, if you can occupy a seat in the City Lord's Mansion, you will be the family's reliance."

At the end, the head of the Jiao family sighed and took out a jade slip: "This is the complete collection of our clan's cultivation methods, as well as the family head's order; keep them well. If things go wrong, perhaps you can use this to revitalize the family in the future."

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not reach out to take it, so the head of the Jiao family placed the jade slip and token on the ground and turned to leave.

Sun Lingtong saw this scene: "Not bad, Little Zhuo, you got a good deal for nothing."

Although he was in the Yin soldier camp, Unlike Ning Zhuo could send the situation around him to him through the life-thread.

Therefore, what Sun Lingtong saw was no different from when he was in the Ten Thousand Mile Swimming Dragon before.

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed, and the head of the Jiao family's entrustment made complex emotions well up in his heart.

He could not help but imagine, if his father were alive and in this situation, would he treat him like this?

Unlike Ning Zhuo was not Jiao Ma, but looking at it as a third party, the head of the Jiao family was actually arranging his beloved son in a relatively safe position. This was both for the family and deep fatherly love.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had an idea: "Boss, we borrowed his son's identity, which can be considered as owing the Jiao family a favor."

Sun Lingtong: "Oh? Then what do you want to do, Little Zhuo?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo: "I have the family head's order now and can send letters to the Jiao family members. Since you are in the enemy camp, why not detect some intelligence and send it to them in time to reduce some of the Jiao family's losses, which can be considered as repaying this favor."

Sun Lingtong shrugged, having no objection: "It's just a matter of convenience anyway, so I'll follow your lead."

Unlike Ning Zhuo stroked the mechanism ring, then checked the jade slip and token, confirming they were harmless, before putting them away.

Besides recording several cultivation methods of the Jiao family, the jade slip also contained a treasure map.

The Jiao family had come to reinforce with almost the whole clan, and before setting off, they had made many preparations, one of which was to distribute the family's assets and bury them.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had no interest in the treasure map; the Jiao family's specification was not high, and most of the family wealth had been distributed among family members, leaving little of interest.

He also had no interest in the cultivation methods in the jade slip, and after looking at them for a few times, he stopped paying attention.

He had enough of the Three Sects' Upper Methods to cultivate.

Physical cultivation was still proceeding step by step with the help of the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat.

Soul cultivation was Unlike Ning Zhuo's current focus.

After all, four Nascent Soul-level soul cultivation treasures were not something ordinary cultivators could have. And the Hungry Ghost Counter-Devouring Cauldron and the "Underworld Penal Code" were borrowed from the White Paper City Lord, and would have to be returned when leaving the city in the future.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's soul foundation soared continuously.

The city organized many night raids, although they did not shake the Yin soldier camp, they did cause trouble and casualties to the enemy. Overall, the effect was there.

Wen Ruanyu came to find Unlike Ning Zhuo several times, urging him to search for the traitor.

Where was it so easy to find a traitor?!

Unlike Ning Zhuo had self-knowledge and knew he was not good at investigating cases. Instead of wasting time doing uncertain things, it was better to firmly grasp the current good opportunity and cultivate against time.

Wen Ruanyu was persistent, and when urging him once, he finally stated his inner thoughts: "The City Lord entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, how can you be slack? Jiao Ma, exert more effort, probe more intelligence, perhaps you can dig out the traitor."

It turned out that Unlike Ning Zhuo had probed specific military intelligence through Sun Lingtong and sent letters to the Jiao family in time, so that when they raided at night, they always chose the enemy's weak points.

Doing this kind of thing many times, those with hearts naturally discovered the trick.

In Wen Ruanyu's heart, he naturally confirmed more and more that Jiao Ma was not Jiao Ma, and being specially investigated by the City Lord, it seemed he was relying on his unique intelligence ability.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was annoyed by the urging, so he pushed back a few sentences.

Wen Ruanyu was worried about the White Paper Xiancheng and naturally would not be dismissed so easily.

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought for a moment and offered a plan: "Senior Wen, don't be impatient. Whether the White Paper Xiancheng can survive this ghost tide calamity fundamentally does not depend on the traitor, but on our City Lord."

"As long as the City Lord recovers, solves the drawback of excessive Yin Qi, and has the ability to move freely. Then, relying on this immortal city, who can conquer it?"

Wen Ruanyu nodded: "That is true, but who made the City Lord still in this state now!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head, staring at Wen Ruanyu: "Senior Wen, I don't believe that a dignified White Paper Xiancheng would have no contingency plan for this."

Wen Ruanyu hesitated a little and then transmitted to Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Well, you are now the Deputy City Lord, so this plan naturally won't be hidden from you."

Immediately, he concisely expounded on it.

Unlike Ning Zhuo heard this and revealed a strange look: "Golden Swallow Fork?"

Sun Lingtong also learned of it almost at the same time and could not help but laugh secretly: "Little Zhuo, this treasure has a good name, and it is especially fated with our Cang Tie Han Jia; it should belong to us."

Wen Ruanyu's plan was very simple: find a suitable cultivator to make the Golden Swallow Fork recognize them as master. Then, through this extreme Yang treasure, erupt with vast Yang Qi to help the White Paper City Lord consume her massive Yin Qi.

As long as the burden is reduced, the White Paper City Lord's main body will recover a certain ability to act.

Wen Ruanyu sighed: "Originally, Jin Yangzi was the best candidate for this plan."

"This person was a chess piece planted by the White-Headed Dragon Lord. We knew this, but for the sake of the overall situation, we all endured it."

"Unfortunately, the traitor took the first step and eliminated him."

Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "So, the traitor also knows about this plan."

Wen Ruanyu said: "The existence of the Golden Swallow Fork has long been known to the high-level officials. In fact, it itself also represents hope and plays an important role in calming people's hearts and stabilizing morale!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo clapped his hands: "Since that's the case, why don't we set a trap for this matter."

"If we run around investigating cases, not to mention the danger, if the enemy sets up many false messages and wastes our energy and time, what should we do?"

"Instead of being easily dragged by the enemy, it is better to wait for the rabbit!"

Wen Ruanyu was persuaded and nodded slightly: "That makes sense."

Unlike Ning Zhuo added: "But before that, let's move me to the Yang-Strengthening Courtyard first."

During this period, too many male humans have been taken into the Hidden Yang Mansion, and the environment has become quite noisy, which is not conducive to Unlike Ning Zhuo's cultivation.

"This is easy!" Wen Ruanyu agreed immediately.

In fact, if Unlike Ning Zhuo showed his position as Deputy City Lord, he could easily handle it himself.

Unlike Ning Zhuo successfully entered the Yang-Strengthening Courtyard.

The temperature in the Yang-Strengthening Courtyard was much higher than the outside.

Deep underground was a fire essence pool.

The Blazing Sun Hall was its main hall, the Rising Sun Stele was in the backyard, and a Golden Crow Burning Heaven Pillar stood in the front square, with a momentum of supporting the sky.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's residence was uniformly called Yangyan Residence, and many pieces of furniture were made of fire jade.

The atmosphere here was very bad.

On the afternoon Unlike Ning Zhuo moved in, he was blocked in the backyard while taking a walk.

"Kid, I heard you were arranged to come in by Master Wen personally?"

"The door you took is not small, but don't be delusional."

"I am destined to be the master of the Golden Swallow Fork!"

A Zuo Han, whose left eye was glowing with cold moonlight, threatened Unlike Ning Zhuo with a cold face.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was about to speak when a figure jumped out from behind the rockery nearby.

It was Unlike Ning Zhuo's acquaintance, Yang Weida, who came from the "same village".

Yang Weida nodded and bowed to Zuo Han, helping Unlike Ning Zhuo deal with it.

"Jiao Ma, you have finally been promoted."

"This is great!"

"We are our own people, and we should help each other more, so that these old men who bully us can open their dog eyes wide and watch us succeed."

After saying this, he stared at Unlike Ning Zhuo with burning eyes: "Jiao Ma, you have finished the medicine I sold you, right? Do you want to buy some more?"

"That's not necessary." Unlike Ning Zhuo refused resolutely, turned and left, not wanting to entangle with Yang Weida.

He still had to practice.

Unlike Ning Zhuo practiced soul cultivation diligently.

Wen Ruanyu was almost entirely responsible for setting up the trap around the Golden Swallow Fork.

Unlike Ning Zhuo acted as a hands-off shopkeeper, and his days were quite comfortable.

The arrival of a young girl broke Unlike Ning Zhuo's comfortable days.

Her skin was cyan, and there were deep green vortex patterns on her joints. There were fish-scale horny substances on her elbows and knees.

Two spiral short horns protruded from her forehead, like curved blades forged from bronze.

She wore leather armor, her figure was hot, and besides being curvy, her waist was slender, making the whole curve smooth and exaggerated.

The girl took the initiative to find the door, staring at Unlike Ning Zhuo, her eyes revealing strong emotions: "Little Ma, you still love me, right?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately understood that this girl should be Qing Yan's daughter, Qing Chi, the ghost girl who loved Jiao Ma.

He felt a headache and shook his head expressionlessly: "Things have come to this, what is there to talk about love or not. You should leave quickly, and don't come to find me again, just pretend we have never met."

The girl took a step back, her face pale, her hands covering her heart, in unbearable pain: "Little Ma, how can you be so heartless, saying such knife-like words!"

"I don't believe it!" The girl shook her head, then locked onto Unlike Ning Zhuo with firm, pleading eyes, "You must still love me, you are saying one thing but meaning another!" ===== CHAPTER 611 =====

"I don't believe it!" The young girl shook her head, then locked her gaze on Unlike Ning Zhuo with a firm, pleading look. "You must still love me; you are just saying the opposite of what you feel!"