「anwhile, on the streets of Tianxiong City.」
Everyone had learned of Wang Zhan's impending departure and spontaneously gathered in the streets, each preparing a celebratory feast. As Wang Zhan stepped out, all gazes converged on him, and the people imdiately congregated around him, all starting to talk at once.
"Mr. Wang, we've heard you're leaving. Please, don't forget Tianxiong City. Try to visit us whenever you have ti; everyone here will rember you."
"Yes, you're our savior! If it weren't for you, we would have been slain by demonic beasts by now."
"The reason we can still be here is because of you."
Everyone nodded in agreent. They clearly regarded Wang Zhan as soone close to them. After all, a debt of life is one never forgotten.
Wang Zhan smiled and said, "You are all too kind. We will definitely et again."
"Even though I'm leaving Tianxiong City now, I will always be roaming on the Star War Battlefield."
"Once I have taken care of my affairs, I will return to reunite with all of you, and we can enjoy wine and rrint together once more. Wouldn't that be delightful?"
Everyone nodded again.
For a mont, Wang Zhan beca the center of attention. Everyone flocked around him, tugging at his arm and urging him toward their tables.
"Mr. Wang, co have a drink at my table! This is Daughter's Red, a wine I've treasured for decades."
"My wine is also good, Mr. Wang, give it a try!"
"Mr. Wang, over here! My table too!"
Everyone sward around Wang Zhan, calling out to him enthusiastically.
Wang Zhan just smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, everyone, I'll visit every table. There's no need to be so formal."
Ju Tian'en stepped forward and said to the crowd, "Since Mr. Wang has said so, let's not make things difficult for him."
With these words, Ju Tian'en approached Wang Zhan and began to lead him away.
Everyone laughed and shook their heads. So understood Ju Tian'en's intentions—he wanted a private conversation with Wang Zhan, hence deliberately blocking their advances. But considering Ju Tian'en was the City Lord of Tianxiong City, and they knew he wanted to discuss so crucial matters with Wang Zhan, they naturally didn't intrude anymore.
In the blink of an eye, Ju Tian'en was leading Wang Zhan to his table.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue were already at the table, eating. When they saw Wang Zhan approach, they quickly stood up respectfully. They were very well-behaved.
Wang Zhan waved at them and said, "Alright, you two don't need to keep up appearances in front of . Don't I already know what kind of people you are? Just sit down and continue your al."
As he spoke, Wang Zhan's gaze fell upon Ju Tian'en. After sitting down to the side, he casually picked up a wine cup and then asked, "How are you holding up?"
That morning, when they faced Luo Tianhong, Ju Tian'en had been seriously injured. Consequently, Wang Zhan was understandably worried.
Ju Tian'en just smiled and waved his hand. "Don't worry, I'm fine now. No need for your concern."
Wang Zhan then said with a smile, "Everyone in Tianxiong City needs your protection, so your health is of utmost importance. If there's anything I can help with, just ask. After all, I haven't left yet and might still be able to assist you."
Ju Tian'en nodded gravely, then said, "There is indeed sothing I need help with. I'm just not sure if you have a way."
"How can we know if we don't talk about it? Why don't you tell
what you need my help with?"
Wang Zhan looked at Ju Tian'en again; it was clear Ju Tian'en had sothing on his mind that was difficult to voice.
After hesitating for a good while, Ju Tian'en continued, "You probably already know that the city-guarding treasure of Tianxiong City has long since disappeared. So now, Tianxiong City is without any protective level barrier. The demonic beasts are still lurking nearby, so I naturally need to make further preparations. The most pressing issue is to find a new item capable of activating the defense formation."
"Of course, if you have any way to help Tianxiong City establish an additional protective level barrier, that would naturally suffice."
In fact, what Ju Tian'en worried about was also a concern that had always consud Wang Zhan. He knew very well that if Tianxiong City were to face powerful enemies again, it would be difficult to cope. After all, only Ju Tian'en in Tianxiong City could stand up to protect everyone; as for the other warriors in Tianxiong City, they were too weak to shoulder any significant responsibilities. Therefore, a safeguard was naturally required.
"Brother Wang, what do you think?" Ju Tian'en looked at Wang Zhan, as only by working together could they find a better solution.
Wang Zhan hesitated for a mont, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop. After a while, he continued, "At present, I indeed cannot think of any solution. However, if there were so great formation, perhaps it could be kept hidden within Tianxiong City. It could be the kind that activates automatically if the city is attacked by powerful enemies."
Ju Tian'en sighed in distress. "It seems, Brother Wang, you're viewing this too simplistically. How could the sort of formation techniques you suggest be easily acquired? One must reach a certain level of mastery to possess such formation techniques."
"I believe only those Sects on the Star War Battlefield could possess such formation techniques; we are simply too far beneath that level." As he spoke, Ju Tian'en picked up his wine cup and drained it.
Wang Zhan, at his side, also frowned slightly. After hesitating for a good while, he finally asked, "Then do you have any better ideas?"
"If I had a solution, why would I still be sitting here?" Ju Tian'en's face was shrouded in sorrow. He worried that once Wang Zhan left, with the dangers of the Star War Battlefield, Tianxiong City might fall into crisis again. When that ti cos, relying solely on my own strength, how could I possibly resist the demonic beasts besieging Tianxiong City?
Although it was a day for drinking and celebration, the atmosphere suddenly beca most oppressive.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, who were nearby, had also heard their conversation. They remained on the sidelines, their faces rather grim, and they had lost the appetite to continue eating.
"Alright," Ju Tian'en said, "if Brother Wang can't think of a solution, then let's not force it. We shall leave everything to fate."
Ju Tian'en was very clear that Wang Zhan had already done too much for Tianxiong City, so naturally, he couldn't continue to ask Wang Zhan for help. Actually, the easiest solution now would be for Wang Zhan to stay in Tianxiong City permanently... but how could that be possible? After all, he knew Wang Zhan's character very well. The re Star War Battlefield couldn't stop him, let alone Tianxiong City.
"How about this," Wang Zhan said with a smile. "After I leave Tianxiong City, I will do my best to find similar formation techniques as soon as possible. Once I obtain such a thing, I will naturally return to Tianxiong City imdiately, set up the formation techniques, and then depart. However, you cannot place all your hopes on . After all, as you know, there are many unknown secrets on the Star War Battlefield, so finding such formation techniques will not be an easy task."
Ju Tian'en, at his side, nodded, his face full of gratitude as he said, "Mr. Wang, your kind intentions are enough."
"Let's leave everything to fate. Besides, I'm still here. And recently, all the warriors have been in high spirits, continuously striving to improve their strength. It shouldn't take long for them to beco warriors capable of holding their own. Then, things will beco most easy."
Wang Zhan smiled and said, "Right. Relying on external powers is indeed not a foolproof plan. Only when everyone becos stronger can we deter the demonic beasts from continuing to trouble us."
Ju Tian'en nodded gravely.
Once the serious business had been discussed, Ju Tian'en picked up his wine glass and continued drinking with Wang Zhan.
Strictly speaking, Wang Zhan had been in Tianxiong City for so long, yet Ju Tian'en had never properly accompanied him for a al or drinks. After all, when Wang Zhan had arrived, Tianxiong City was constantly dealing with troubles and had even faced a once-in-a-century demonic beast siege. If it hadn't been for Wang Zhan, Tianxiong City would likely no longer exist. So, how could they have been in any mood to drink?
After so ti, Ju Tian'en was swaying, clearly having drunk quite a bit.
Wang Zhan went over to him, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Alright, everyone has had a good ti. Let's not drink anymore. Besides, you're still injured. We can gather again another day."
Evidently, Ju Tian'en was indeed very happy, constantly staying by Wang Zhan's side. Everyone in Tianxiong City had a great admiration for Wang Zhan, so when they heard he was leaving, they all spontaneously picked up their wine cups and toasted him. And no matter how many people proposed toasts to Wang Zhan, Ju Tian'en, at his side, would always raise his own wine cup, steadfastly remaining by Wang Zhan.
Ju Tian'en held his wine cup, swayed, and said with a smile, "Brother Wang, don't joke with
like that. I presu that after you leave Tianxiong City this ti, it will be a very long while before you can return, right?"
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