The Ruler
58. Hua City 1.
Somewhere else.
The Northern ice river.
Huo Mingzhi continued to move carrying Qing Ruo who was on his back with incredible speed, continuously moving towards the headwaters of the ice river.
After moving the entire time, three hours later, they finally arrived at the giant lotus forest.
" Ruler, this?" asked Huo Mingzhi.
" Giant lotus forest. After passing through this place, there will be a small town of Hua, and I want to rest in that place," Qing Ruo replied as she asked Huo Mingzhi to stop at the edge of the forest.
" Good ruler, but why should you rest in Hua city?'
" Because it's the only neutral place, and certainly safer."
" What is the ruler?" Huo Mingzhi asked curiously.
" Mingzhi, the northern border region is still not safe, because the people from the Yin clan, have still not left this place. Moreover, the golden robe army was hunting them down," Qing Ruo said explaining the existence of the Yin clan who was making trouble with the golden robe army.
" That means the previous ruler dealt with them?"
" Right," Qing Ruo replied.
" What is the ruler's next plan?"
" First I want to recuperate, while searching for other important information, after that look for a way to retrieve the resources that the people from the Yin clan are looking for."
" The ruler."
" Mingzhi, I'm sure the people from the Yin clan must be looking for something in this region."
" I think the ruler was right, because there was no way they would suddenly take such a ridiculous action by challenging the sky army, let alone sacrificing their own clan members. I'm sure it must be a very valuable resource..."
" I think so, too," Qing Ruo said.
At the moment when they were conversing, Huo Zhaodau suddenly appeared by their side.
" Zhoudau, how?" Asked Qing Ruo.
" Safe ruler..."
" Well, you two check this area out. Remember, to stay together. If anything dangerous happens, call me." While taking out Thou Thou and his four brothers.
" Good ruler..." While moving left Qing Ruo..
After Huo Zhaodau, Huo Mingzhi, Thou Thou and his entourage left, Qing Ruo then continued on his way, entering the giant lotus forest.
After passing through those tens of meters tall giant lotus trees, suddenly from a distance of two kilometers, Qing Ruo began to feel several pairs of eyes watching his movements.
" Border border. That means that it is not far away," Qing Ruo said inwardly, as she continued to move calmly.
Twenty-five kilometers later, Qing Ruo finally saw the city of Hua, a small fortified town guarded by warriors with a complete arsenal.
As we approached the city gate.
" Swhus.swhus..." A few silver-robed warriors approached him.
" Mister," said the soldier cupped his hands respectfully, which Qing Ruo also respectfully responded to.
" You enter Hua City, explain the purpose of your arrival..." Staring at Qing Ruo in full search, even more so with Qing Ruo's clothes still tangled and filled with blood spots.
" Soldier, I want to rest and recuperate," Qing Ruo replied honestly.
Long enough the soldier noticed Qing Ruo.
" Mister, his Identity...."
Quietly Qing Ruo then pointed out the badge of the Luo Clan, which was given by Heian Bai at the time they were in the ocean of nothingness earlier.
"Shen Shandian Luo," he said respectfully as he asked the soldier standing guard to open the gate of the fortress.
" Thank you," said Qing Ruo cupped her hands respectfully, then approached the gate of the fortress.
After paying an entrance fee of two hundred and fifty immortal soul crystals, Qing Ruo was then welcome to enter the place.
" Shen Hua," Qing Ruo made his mind as he felt an explosion of golden aura from the center of the city. He had not expected that Hua City was a god clan disguised as a human clan.
" Quite interesting," he said as he continued to step foot to find lodging.
After walking for quite a while, Qing Ruo finally arrived at the very bustling city center. Regardless of the views of all those who are focused on. Two hundred meters later, Qing Ruo finally found a simple inn.
" Welcome to the Peach Flower inn, sir." A female servant greeted her arrival with a full search.
" Miss, I need a room for two days." Qing Ruo said with a tired face.
" Ordinary room or-"
" The best." said Qing Ruo quickly.
" good. Please sir pay first." Directing Qing Ruo at the cashier table.
Qing Ruo shook her head, while handing over two hundred thousand immortal soul crystals to the service.
After paying the lodging fee, Qing Ruo was then directed by the maid towards her room. Along the hallway leading to the room, it appeared that the maid was a little frightened, thus making Qing Ruo feel less comfortable.
" What's the waiter?" qing Ruo asked kindly.
" Sir, did you just cause trouble?"
" What do you mean, miss?"
" Sir, our peach flower inn is a small inn that can't afford a high-level swordsman, so we can't ensure the security of this place better, and we-"
" I got it. Miss relax. I came to rest. I am not a prisoner of war, nor a criminal. And I guarantee this inn will be fine." While pointing at the golden badge Na Mu had on him.
" Tu-tuan, the commander of the golden robe army..." Staring at Qing Ruo stammeringly.
Qing Ruo nodded her head, looking at the servant kindly.
" This is the secret of both of us," Qing Ruo said in a deep voice.
" Good commander, servant understand..." With a face that is now starting to look calm.
Qing Ruo shook her head.
" Miss, mahon for not mentioning the commander's name."
" I'm sorry commander, I mean servant master," he said from being overzealous.
Not long after, they finally arrived at the room in question.
" Please sir. Have a good rest" he said politely and kindly.
" Okay, thank you, miss." While entering the room.
After making sure the maid had actually left, Qing Ruo then locked the door and sealed the room.
" Swhuss...." Liong Hei, Yuan Bai, Yuan Hei, Yu Jierui, Hu Shan, Wuya Hai, Mao Huo, Tian Feng, Tian Lu Ye, Qiong Du, Qiong Da, Zin, Zan, Tu Hai, and Jinse came out from within the soul world.
" Ruler.." said they hesitantly, upon seeing Qing Ruo's condition that didn't look okay.
Qing Ruo nodded her head, looking at those servants warmly.
" Be calm. I'm fine," Qing Ruo said casually, while reassuring them.
" I want you to start familiarizing yourself with the divine land. Right now we are bearada in Hua city, a city of the God Clan disguised as a human city. Remember, do not take actions that can attract attention. Especially over the city. Yuan Bai, Yuan Hei, the two of you remain in the room, and the others, please seek a new experience," Qing Ruo said kindly.
" Good ruler..." With delight.
" Lianghao, Liong Hei maybe you guys understand a little more. Accompany them..."
" Good ruler." Then bring the group out of the room.
After Yu Jieru and his entourage left. Qing Ruo asked Yuan Bai and Yuan Hei to stand guard, then entered the soul world.
***
In the world of the soul.
The arrival of Qing Ruo inside the golden palace was called Qing Ling in panic.
" Gege, what's going on?" Staring fixedly at Qing Ruo, while examining Qing Ruo's body.
" Be calm, I'm fine," Qing Ruo replied calmly.
" Gege why is it always like this," he said as he slowly took off Qing Ruo's dirty clothes one by one.
" Sit down" he said gently, then rushed out of the room.
" Watch An er" he said as he passed.
" Alright," Qing Ruo replied as she looked at the dainty, slumbering face.
Not long after, Qing Ling returned while carrying a bucket filled with warm water, then started to slowly clean Qing Ruo's body.
" Gege, actually, what's going on?" While cleaning Qing Ruo's body.
" I accidentally met a seventh-grade semi-immortals"
" What!" With an annoyed face, Qing Ruo made a small smile.
"Is Gege happy?"
" My wife, are you angry or happy?" Qing Ruo asked jokingly.
" Am I laughing?" With an increasingly irritated face.
" But why is your face getting so pretty..." Making Qing Ling straighten her face.
" My wife, I always remember your words not to push myself. Look, if I really fight against them, is it possible that I can be fine like this. After all, there are two women that I have always longed for waiting for me within the soul world." Qing Ruo softly said, leaving Qing Ling speechless.