Chapter 286: Roasted on the Fire

Hua Changxi did not listen to Director Gu's words. Not only did she not stop, but she increased the spiritual pressure, making the atmosphere on the square even more heavy.

Just as Xue Xian was about to be suppressed to his knees, a team of Holy Guards walked over.

"No fighting on the square!"

Hua Changxi never thought about really doing anything to these Embroidered Uniform Guards. Seeing the Holy Guards coming to stop her, she pretended to hesitate for a while and then withdrew the spiritual pressure.

As soon as the spiritual pressure was withdrawn, Xue Xian fell to the ground unsteadily, while the other Embroidered Uniform Guards were panting on the ground with lingering fear.

Seeing this, the people on the square and the people watching had extremely solemn expressions.

This was the first time Hua Changxi had publicly revealed her strength, which was stronger than everyone's expectations!

Hua Changxi didn't care about the Embroidered Uniform Guard but looked at the group of Holy Guards in front of her, looking at the leader: "Are you a centurion of Qingyao Peak?"

Leng Yan didn't expect Hua Changxi to be so obedient and directly withdrew the spiritual pressure. He had already prepared for "armed suppression" to let the human cultivators see the power of their Holy Guards.

Unfortunately, Hua Changxi didn't give them this opportunity.

Hearing Hua Changxi's inquiry, Leng Yan was surprised for a moment. Thinking of Hua Changxi's identity, he still clasped his fists: "Centurion Leng Yan has met Peak Master Hua."

Hua Changxi looked at him: "Did you spontaneously want to maintain order on the square, or did you come here following someone else's order?"

Leng Yan obviously didn't expect Hua Changxi to ask him this question, his eyes flickering.

Of course, he didn't come voluntarily. Just now he was watching the show from afar. It was Meng Qingyao who gave him the order, so he brought his subordinates here.

Hua Changxi didn't care whether he responded or not, and continued on her own: "If you spontaneously maintain order on the square that is not within your scope of duty, then the Holy Guard Token on your body was not worn in vain."

"But if you came here following someone else's order, then you must think carefully about whether you can always stay in the Pill Saint Hall."

"The Pill Saint Hall is currently in a dormant stage, and various rules are not yet clear, but the holy land will not be dormant forever."

"You must remember that the Holy Guards exist to maintain the stability of the holy land, not for any one person. Centurion of Qingyao Peak, take care of yourself."

Listening to Hua Changxi's words that hit the essence, Leng Yan's already indifferent face became even more indifferent.

He understood Hua Changxi's double warning. The Holy Guards are the guards of the holy land, and their duty is to maintain the stability of the holy land, not Meng Qingyao's private guards.

And also, his duty is to patrol Qingyao Peak, not the square. Now running to the square to issue orders is actually his overstepping.

Leng Yan wanted to refute Hua Changxi a few words, but thinking about what he still had to do, he could only suppress the frustration in his heart and said coldly: "Thank you, Peak Master Hua, for the reminder. However, the end general also wants to say one thing: by doing it on the square, Peak Master Hua, you also violated the rules of the holy land."

Hua Changxi looked at him, and a thumb-sized Holy Pill appeared with green light on her right hand.

As soon as the Holy Pill appeared, a suppressing force acting directly on the soul emanated. Leng Yan and the Holy Guards behind him shivered at the same time, and then quickly knelt on one knee.

Hua Changxi looked coldly at the kneeling Holy Guards: "I think I should have the power to actively eliminate potential threats that might cause chaos on the square."

Leng Yan was shocked in his heart. Hua Changxi actually had a high-grade Holy Pill in her hand.

The Holy Pill is a powerful soul weapon, which has a natural suppressing effect on Holy Guards who wear Holy Guard Tokens.

Obviously, the Holy Pill Hua Changxi obtained was much higher-level than the ones obtained by Meng Qingyao, Gu Xing, and Yan Qianying.

Leng Yan was shocked, and others were even more shocked.

Everyone didn't expect that Hua Changxi still had the means to restrain the Holy Guards.

Watching the kneeling and submissive Holy Guards, Xia Zhen's expression was even more gloomy. Doesn't this mean that even if Hua Changxi couldn't select Holy Guards from the Nine Passes, she could control the holy land by restraining the Holy Guards recruited by Qingyao and others?

Director Gu's eyes were also flickering violently. This Hua Changxi is indeed worthy of being the vanguard who stirs up the wind and clouds valued by the Minister.

This shot can be said to have slapped the faces of the royal family and the guardian families at the same time!

Seeing that the Holy Guards were honest, Hua Changxi put away the Holy Pill and looked at Leng Yan: "Centurion Leng, you and your subordinates are the first batch to enter the holy land after the recovery of spiritual energy. This is your opportunity. If I were you, I would cherish this opportunity well."

"You don't need to maintain order here. Take your subordinates and retreat." After speaking, she looked at Xue Xian, whose expression had recovered.

Hua Changxi was not a person who liked to be high-profile. In the dangerous cultivation world, she didn't want to show what cards she had in her hand.

But repeated low-key behavior was exchanged for repeated difficulties and obstacles from all parties, and she was really tired of it.

Xue Xian's expression was gloomy, but thinking of being suppressed by Hua Changxi just now without any power to fight back, he didn't dare to say anything extreme at this moment, for fear of annoying Hua Changxi and being suppressed by her spiritual pressure again. That would really be losing face to the grandmother's house.

Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian: "Master Xue, cultivators from various places pouring into the capital will pose a threat to the security of the capital. This is something I didn't consider before. Regarding this, I should indeed bear some responsibility."

"Tell me, what is the purpose of you coming to find me with such a grand gesture this time?"

Xue Xian looked up, and seeing Hua Changxi calmly discussing the matter of cultivators entering the capital with him again, he felt like vomiting blood.

At this moment, how could he not know that the scene Hua Changxi made just now was to stand up for herself in public with him and his subordinates, oh, plus the Holy Guards.

The purpose was to tell the royal family, guardian families, and all parties that she, Hua Changxi, was not easy to bully.

Xue Xian suppressed the shame and hatred in his heart: "Peak Master Hua, it is good that you are willing to admit that cultivators entering the capital will threaten the security of the capital."

"The purpose of this official coming here this time is only one, and that is to maintain the stability of the capital......"

Hua Changxi was too lazy to listen to his nonsense and interrupted directly: "Just say it, what do you want me to do?"

Xue Xian: "...... After cultivators from various places enter the capital, if there is a situation of cultivators fighting, Peak Master Hua must be responsible for this."

Hua Changxi wanted to laugh. Seventy or eighty percent of the cultivators in the capital were cultivated by the royal family and powerful figures. After cultivators from various places enter the capital, the ones who break out in fights must be the cultivators coming to register?

Saying it so ambiguously, trying to make her bear the responsibility for all cultivators' fights, these people still think she is easy to bully!

Hua Changxi was angry in her heart, but she was very calm on the surface: "How do you want me to be responsible?"

Xue Xian looked at Hua Changxi, who had no emotional fluctuations: "If the cultivator's fight affects the people, all losses will be borne by Peak Master Hua."

As for whether the cultivator is from outside, how wide the range of the battle is, and the determination of the loss, of course, it is determined by the imperial court.

"Another thing is, in order to prevent cultivators from causing chaos in the capital, it is best for Peak Master Hua to follow the Embroidered Uniform Guard to patrol the streets of the capital, so as to stop disputes in advance."

Worried that Hua Changxi would not agree, Xue Xian said a few provocative words: "Peak Master Hua is so powerful. With you coming forward, you will definitely be able to deter all cultivators."

"As long as the cultivators don't make trouble, the capital will be stable and peaceful, which will not delay your recruitment of apprentices, and ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment. In this way, the people of the capital will thank you."

Hua Changxi was already too lazy to guess what conspiracy the royal family had. She only had one thought: if she agreed, she would not only have to bleed and cut meat but also have to pay energy. Then where would she have time to practice alchemy, body refining, and sword practice!

Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian indifferently: "If I didn't understand it wrong, you want me to maintain the security of the capital?"

Xue Xian's expression changed: "Peak Master Hua's understanding is not wrong." Seeing Hua Changxi sink her face, he smiled, "Why, Peak Master Hua is unwilling?"

With so many people watching, Hua Changxi had to agree if she didn't agree.

Director Gu also sighed. Hua Changxi had already been roasted on the fire.

Hua Changxi suddenly smiled: "Which smart person came up with this method? You, no, it should be the master behind you, are you sure you want me to come forward to maintain the security of the capital?"

Seeing her reaction, Xue Xian instinctively frowned.

Even Director Gu on the side looked at Hua Changxi in confusion. This reaction was not quite right.

Hua Changxi looked at Xue Xian: "Go back and ask your master, are you sure you want me to come forward to maintain the security of the capital?"

She paused, her face showing disgust.

"You people, you like to stir up trouble out of nothing. Relying on a little power, you not only like to manipulate other people's destinies but also like to stir up various incidents."

"However, you can decide the beginning of the incident, but the direction and ending of the matter are not something you can decide."

"It's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away. If I really take over the maintenance of the capital's security, then many things will have to change."

Hearing this, Xue Xian and Director Gu both changed their expressions.

Both of them understood the potential meaning in Hua Changxi's words, and their hearts were surging with waves.

For no other reason, they could feel that Hua Changxi was not joking, but they couldn't figure out where she got the confidence to say so?

Could it be that she still possessed power they didn't know about?

At this time, Xue Xian was really hesitant and didn't dare to agree immediately.

Before coming, although he also attached great importance to this errand, he didn't feel that he would fail the task. The direction of the matter was completely beyond his control.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Hua Changxi continued: "Go back and ask carefully. I'm waiting for your reply. If you still want me to maintain the security of the capital, I will take it."

Although she didn't want to use the Zhu Que Army, she couldn't really watch cultivators from various places enter the capital and bring danger to ordinary people.

"If you regret it, then call the people from the four major holy lands together and discuss how to solve the possible turmoil caused by cultivators from various places entering the capital." ===== CHAPTER 287 =====