Chapter 270: Mingjing Village under the Moonlight

Bei Luoshimen's eyes flickered in the dimly lit tavern. He took a deep puff of his cigarette and then put the bottle back on the table.

"Did you come here just to nag about such a small matter?" His voice was low and firm.

Nan Yufu smiled slightly, with a barely perceptible coldness in his eyes.

"There are indeed several big things!" He tapped his fingers on the table, his tone serious.

"I'm afraid these are things I don't want to hear." Bei Luo Shimen picked up the wine bottle and drank it in one gulp.

"You can talk as you like!" He put down the bottle, his eyes determined.

"Then let's talk about Linghuai first!" Nan Yufu finally spoke, his tone carrying a heaviness and a profound meaning that was difficult to touch.

"The locust tree was destroyed for no reason, but was mysteriously sealed overnight, and the Xihe Divine Pearl was strangely separated from the locust tree. All these mysteries are on Cao Yanbing and his group. Although I don't know if there is any special connection between you, it is a serious matter and should not be underestimated."

As soon as Nan Yufu finished speaking, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, staring directly at Bei Luo Shimen, and continued: "In tomorrow's battle, you, won't let us win, right...?"

Bei Luo Shimen heard this, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he smiled faintly, but there was a flash of disdain in his eyes. He said calmly: "Yu Fu, when did you look down on me so much? I will naturally not confuse public and private matters."

He paused, his tone revealing a sense of determination: "I gave Cao Yanbing a one-on-one opportunity, naturally I was repaying him a favor. Now we are even, it all depends on his luck tomorrow."

Nan Yufu's expression changed slightly. Although he felt uneasy, he was speechless. He knew Bei Luo Shimen's character very well. Although he was cold and ruthless, he never violated his principles.

Li Liye walked on the familiar road, embarking on the journey to Mingjing Village again. He looked at Bodhi Street in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. The once bustling streets were now occupied by the flags of the Lingjia Army. The former prosperity seemed to have been replaced by the solemn military discipline.

He whispered to himself:

"Bei Luo Shimen, he is really too naive. He still thinks he can control everything like in the past. Today's Spirit Armor Army is no longer his private army, but a weapon in the hands of Nan Yufu. As long as Nan Yufu gives an order, Bodhi Street will probably fall into chaos and will be unable to resist at all."

Li Ye always felt that Bei Luo Shimen was too simple and naive, and lacked a lot in the ways of the world. He said that Nan Yufu was the commander of the Lingjia Army, but he showed his prestige in the Lingjia Army in front of Nan Yufu. Isn't this very unpleasant?

In addition, although he said that he was no longer the boss of the Lingjia Army, he actually believed that the Lingjia Army would obey his orders.

Although Mingjing Village is protected by his formation barrier, Li Ye knows that this can only resist the danger for a while and cannot prevent the influx of powerful forces. Mingjing Village, this remote and quiet village, is about to become the focus of competition among heroes. He must prepare for the worst in advance to ensure the safety of the villagers.

"I need a more powerful formation and stronger defense to deal with the storm that may come."

Li Ye was thinking in his heart, he knew that only if he was strong enough could he protect those innocent lives. So, Li Ye quickened his pace and headed towards Mingjing Village, preparing to deploy a tighter defense there, and at the same time looking for possible allies to fight the coming crisis together. He knew that this battle was not just for him alone, but for the survival of the entire Mingjing Village, and even more people.

Inside the palace, the conversation between Bei Luoshimen and Nan Yufu continued. The lights in the room were dim, and the flames danced on the candlesticks, reflecting the solemn faces of the two.

"It seems that I have worried too much. Let's talk about something serious. This time I came here for the matter of Yu Bodhi." Nan Yufu said with a serious tone.

Bei Luo Shimen sneered when he heard this, not hiding his disdain for Yu Lingshi. "Haha! I guessed it was like that. What, are those old lackeys planning to take over Yu Bodhi again?"

Nan Yufu frowned slightly, but ignored Bei Luoshimen's sarcasm and continued, "You also understand that what the higher-ups are really interested in is the Supreme Fruit in the Jade Bodhi Tree. According to historical records, this Supreme Fruit has the power to cut through boundaries and is a top-grade treasure for setting up barriers. If we can get this thing, perhaps we can find a way to replace the Xihe Divine Pearl."

Bei Luo Shimen was silent for a moment, then sneered: "Why don't you just say you want to chop down Yu Bodhi? Wouldn't that be more direct? If so, what will happen to the villagers?"

Nan Yufu shook his head, a complicated look flashed in his eyes: "I know that cutting down the Jade Bodhi tree may cause a huge disaster to the people of the whole village. However, the Supreme Fruit is indeed of great significance. It is the balance of the entire region and is related to the comfort of the spiritual realm. Without it, I am afraid it will cause a greater disaster."

Bei Luo Shimen snorted coldly, saying, "Balance? Disaster? These are just excuses for your selfish interests. I want to see how terrible these so-called balance and disaster are."

Nan Yufu sighed helplessly: "You are always like this, cold and heartless, unwilling to consider the overall situation. But no matter what you think, this matter is imminent. The higher-ups have issued a death order, and we must get the Supreme Fruit as soon as possible, otherwise all of us will face a greater crisis."

Bei Luo Shimen pondered for a moment, and finally said seriously: "Although the Supreme Fruit is good, I will not let anyone take it away easily. Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead and give it a try. However, I will not stand idly by."

"The higher-ups said that sometimes small sacrifices are necessary for the sake of the overall situation."

His words were like ice, piercing Nan Yufu's heart. Bei Luoshimen's fingers tightly clasped Nan Yufu's collar, every nerve was burning, anger and determination intertwined in his eyes. There was no concealment in his words, which were frighteningly straightforward.

"These bastards," he growled, his voice echoing in the empty palace, "They keep saying high-sounding things, but in reality they are just looking for excuses to protect themselves in times of crisis. Do you think they really care about the future of the world? They are just selfishly driven by their fear of losing their power and interests."

Nan Yufu tried to comfort his friend, took a deep breath, and said calmly: "I know you are indignant, but please listen to me, I am not completely on their side. I admit that the pressure from the upper level is huge, but we cannot ignore the reality. The importance of the Supreme Fruit is self-evident. Once it falls into the hands of others, the consequences will be disastrous."

Bei Luo Shimen loosened his hand, turned around, and faced Nan Yufu with a firm look in his eyes: "I will stick to my position, but I hope you can understand that everything I do is to protect the people of Mingjing Village and the balance of this world. I will not allow anyone to put innocent lives in danger for their own selfish desires."

As soon as he finished speaking, the wind outside the window seemed to sense the tension between them, and the window creaked. Nan Yufu looked at Bei Luoshimen with mixed feelings. He knew that this former colleague had now turned into a solid barrier, and what stood in front of them were countless difficult choices and possible sacrifices.

"I expected you to do this. So I have one more thing to remind you. The Hall of Heroes has started to take action! Although I don't know the purpose, every action is bound to be a big one. I heard that there are many people coming this time, even Diao Lingyun, the second in command of the Hall of Heroes, is here. Such a large-scale operation must be very difficult to target. This matter is serious, and may be related to the matter of the Supreme Fruit. Just in case, I will give you some troops for use in emergencies." Nan Yufu spoke up, breaking the silence.

Bei Luo Shimen turned his back to Nan Yufu and nodded silently, his eyes flashing with determination: "You are right, intelligence is of vital importance. I will do my best to ensure the safety of my brothers, but I will not sit idly by and watch the Supreme Fruit be taken away. If that day really comes, I will resist alone and will never let them succeed easily."

Mingjing Village was immersed in tranquility at night, and the moonlight was like silver, filling every corner of the village. Cao Yanbing lay alone on the wide lawn in the center of the village, his body gently wrapped by the soft green grass, as if he had merged into the embrace of the earth. His eyes passed through the endless darkness and looked up at the starry sky. The stars were like dazzling diamonds inlaid on the black sky, they flickered quietly, telling the secrets of the universe.

Beside Cao Yanbing, Xia Ling, Bai Shui'er and Jin Lingzi were busy playing with the demon fruit beast. Xia Ling's smile was like the bright moonlight. She waved a thin straw rope in her hand, guiding the lively demon fruit beast to jump and chase. Her laughter was crisp, like the whisper of the night wind blowing through the rice fields, bringing a touch of vitality to this quiet night. Bai Shui'er sat gently on the lawn, stroking the demon fruit beast's smooth fur with one hand, holding a crystal clear fruit in the other hand, feeding it to the demon fruit beast from time to time. Her face was filled with the innocence and purity of a little girl, and that tranquility and kindness seemed to be the warmest light in the moonlight.

Bai Shui'er reached out to touch the round ball on the demon fruit beast's forehead, but the round ball suddenly turned into a ferocious big mouth and almost bit Bai Shui'er's finger.

"How scary! I almost got bitten!"

"He usually looks very well behaved, but it turns out he has a temper!"

Jin Lingzi said.

"What are you doing!"

Xia Ling looked at the two men's backs and asked silently.

"Hey, you can glow!"

"Ah! Fun, fun!!"

The fruit beast shuttled between them, sometimes jumping happily, sometimes rubbing their palms obediently, its eyes sparkling with curiosity and happiness, enjoying this simple and pure joy. The laughter, whispers and the joy of the fruit beasts on the lawn intertwined into a symphony of the night, forming a sharp contrast with the tranquility of the starry sky, but coexisting harmoniously.

The moonlight sprinkled on Cao Yanbing's face, his eyes were deep and bright, as if he was looking for his own star. In this quiet night, he might be thinking, reminiscing, or simply appreciating this beautiful moment. The laughter of Xia Ling and Bai Shui'er, as well as the happiness of the demon fruit beast, were like an invisible force, bringing him comfort and strength.

That night, on the lawn of Mingjing Village, the moonlight, starlight, laughter and company formed a warm picture. Everyone was feeling the beauty of life in their own way. Even when faced with unknown challenges, they had enough courage and faith to face them.

"I say, you are still in the mood to look at the stars? You really have the leisure and elegance!"

"Go away, I'm taking a break!"

Cao Yanbing said impatiently.

"Why are you taking the blame for me today?"

"You fool, we are all in the same boat now. It doesn't matter who did it. It all happened on Luosha Street. The locust tree was destroyed. I wasn't there at the time."

"But if they knew that the Xihe Divine Pearl was in your body, there would definitely be a big hole in your stomach!"

"Perhaps there are even more cruel acts that I dare not even think about."

"Is there any law here?"

"The king's law? If the king wants to kill you, go and talk to him about the king's law. This is not the human world."

"Those people want the Xihe Divine Pearl. Even if they capture me, they can't do anything. You are the one that Jin Lingzi is attached to. If one day you are also captured, then everything will be over."

"Besides, if you are being chased by this person or that person all day long, I am not good at protecting you."

"But, you were inexplicably charged with a crime. Are you really fine?"

"It's okay? How can it be okay? But what can I do? A man's heart is expanded by being wronged!"

"Oh, what a corny thing to say! I didn't expect that Cao Yanbing actually had such an open-minded side. This is the first time I look at him differently."

"Um. Are the older brother and older sister husband and wife?"

Bai Shuier suddenly asked.

"Oh my god! Being with such a stupid woman is worse than raising an old sow!"

"What do you mean? Go find me an old sow!"

"I am a graduate of an art school after all! How can a delivery boy like you say I am stupid?!"

"Don't bring up school! Diplomas these days are worth nothing! They're just something you use to appease your parents."

The two began to talk about tomorrow's battle between Cao Yanbing and Bei Luo Shimen.

Xia Ling looked worried, as she knew that Bei Luo Shi Men was a strong opponent. Cao Yan Bing, on the other hand, looked determined and confident, as he believed in his own strength and the power of his guardian spirit.

Xia Ling reminded Cao Yanbing not to underestimate Beiluo Shimen, as his guardian spirit stone Lingming was very powerful. Cao Yanbing nodded and said that he would do his best, but he would not take it lightly.

They discussed the battle strategy, Cao Yanbing said he would flexibly use his guardian spirits to maximize their potential, while Xia Ling encouraged him to trust his intuition and judgment.

(End of this chapter)