The Medical Fairy was taken aback.

Such a coincidence?

Back in the day, our family's business was right at the Scaly Gate?

Indeed, the manor and the old steward came prepared, not recklessly.

They are returning to their old site, seeking to restore the family's glory!

This clearly triggers the main quest — restoring the glory of the Blood Separation Flower clan.

Reviving the prosperity of the past, returning to the homeland, and restoring the prestige of the Xinyi State City of those days.

Focusing on the saying 'Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank, don't underestimate a poor family.'

The Medical Fairy grew interested and asked, "Where is the Beast Fighting Arena located?"

"Not far, to the south, probably separated by a dozen streets."

The Shopkeeper Lu said, "That place is very large, now it's a ruin, and because the price is too high, no one has rented it, so it stays abandoned."

Ning Zheng heard this and frowned slightly.

The Beast Fighting Arena, at the Scaly Gate?

What a coincidence, I've arrived here again?

Ning Zheng pondered for a moment and quickly realized it was not a coincidence.

Because the Demon Cultivator family escaped from the Scaly Gate back then, and the direction they fled should be precisely towards Pingchang City.

And Jian Xin?

He traveled from the direction of Pingchang City to the Xinyi State City.

So, when he entered from that direction of Pingchang City, it also led to the Scaly Gate.

After realizing it wasn't a coincidence.

Ning Zheng began to consider the pros and cons of returning to this area.

1. Advantages.

Inheriting previous interpersonal relationships.

For example, this Shopkeeper Lu knows the Blood Separation Flower family.

But whether such connections are good or bad is unknown.

The human heart is unpredictable; you can't be sure if their intentions are good or bad.

2. Disadvantages.

Inheriting previous enemy relationships.

Previously, how did their family suffer a devastating blow and get expelled from Xinyi Continent City?

This is a mystery.

Of course, it likely wasn't specifically targeting the Blood Separation Flower Demon Cultivator family, but rather the unfortunate disaster probability is the highest!

Because many old families suffered one hundred years ago.

For example, the neighboring Shi Family ran away, sharing the same fate as the Blood Separation Flower family.

The Jiao named Jiao Wuyu back then all fled severely wounded during this period...

Jiao Wuyu came from the Jiao Race.

This Dragon Race branch was meritorious alongside the Ancient Saint in the old days.

Dragon, Qilin, Phoenix, Divine Turtle... these Divine Beasts have always maintained friendly relations with the Human Race.

And even Jiao Wuyu got beaten to this extent...

It is estimated something major happened back then, affecting the Blood Separation Flower family.

Ning Zheng planned to continue listening; Shopkeeper Lu would likely provide answers.

And his little blacksmiths are cunning; they surely deduced that this is a hidden side quest, trying to probe actively.

He could just sit back and reap the benefits.

At this point, the Medical Fairy's eyes turned, indeed trying to explore the hidden plot: "Back then..."

"Back then, I had some dealings with your family, and got along with a female friend managing the Meat Field Beast Fighting Arena. Unfortunately, when she fled, she was already severely injured and untreatable..."

Shopkeeper Lu showed regret: "After she left, she likely died."

Meat Field, female friend?

Could it be the Tenth Ancestor, the Meat Field Mistress?

Su Yuniang and the Medical Fairy exchanged a glance, unexpectedly triggering a hidden quest.

Thinking carefully, it really fits the conditions.

The Tenth Ancestor is the last Ancestor, and the seniority matches.

Furthermore, the Meat Field Mistress is a branch of the Blood Separation Flower Demon Cultivator, managing the Meat Field Beast Fighting Arena back then; it makes sense.

Previously.

The four who went dizzy gathered a bunch of scarecrows and engaged in combat.

Thinking about it now, isn't this the scene of the Beast Fighting Arena?

Probably the pre-death occupational habits arose for this person!

The Medical Fairy's eyes gleamed with joy; she roughly described the appearance and temperament, and said, "Is this the old ancestor?"

"It's her." Shopkeeper Lu showed surprise: "Has she turned into a ghost?"

"Yes."

The Medical Fairy nodded.

"That's truly fortune within misfortune." Shopkeeper Lu sighed.

The Medical Fairy said, "Someday, we'll contact the family and communicate with you."

This big shot was a figure at the level of Meat Field Mistress.

Estimates suggest a High Tier Three Elements Realm.

And she is alive!

But it's impossible she's in the Two-Phase Realm, or else she wouldn't just be tasked with overseeing the outer part of the city wall and handling a regional auction.

Shopkeeper Lu sighed, "You should hide your identities this time when returning; if too flamboyant, likely some will dislike you."

"But don't be overly nervous, as long as you don't intentionally stand out, nobody will pay much attention."

Shopkeeper Lu remarked.

It was because she managed this area for many years and dealt with the Blood Separation Flower family back one hundred years ago, allowing her to swiftly sense the aura.

Who else remembers the scent of a Middle Grade Spiritual Root?

To put it bluntly.

In this Xinyi State City, family alternation is too fast; once they decline and withdraw from this city, within a few years, they are forgotten by everyone.

"Well, thank you for taking care of me." The Medical Fairy quickly handed over a few small gifts, rice porridge as a gift.

Shopkeeper Lu glanced at the rice porridge and waved his hand, "I can't actually take care of you, I was exiled to this place too."

"Is the Scaly Gate not good?" Su Yuniang asked.

"The humans in this area maintain their logic as before death, and are very resistant to us."

Shopkeeper Lu smiled:

"Actually, there are very few living people here. When you go to other eras, you'll find far more living people than here."

"This place is actually a large Red House; many scholars come to appreciate the historical ambiance, recite poetry, and try to make a name for themselves."

"Occasionally, someone might catch the attention of an Ancient Sage from the tomb and be favored; that person's family could ascend instantly!"

This Xinyi State City is mainly divided into three rings.

Outer Ring: Historical Corridor.

Central Ring: The living zone for civilians, encompassing mountains, oceans, rivers, villages, and small to medium-sized sects.

Previously, the Blood Separation Flower family and the Shi Family lived in this area, and they ran a beast fighting arena in the Outer Ring, earning Magic Coins from the outside travelers and ghosts.

Inner Ring: The central zone, including the Xinyi Royal Mansion, Xinyi Academy, and even Great Sects and the Holy Lands are stationed there.

Su Yuniang suddenly said: "Inner Ring refers to this inner city area that those ancestors of the city walls cannot reach, right?"

"You're very clever." Shopkeeper Lu smiled, "The Earth-bound Spirit has a range of activity, and even these Ancient Saints are no exception."

Su Yuniang nodded.

The three Paper House ancestors have a maximum range of activity only at the foot of the manor, and are not allowed to go to the Sword Casting Manor.

This is protection!

The ancestors must be placed outside at a certain distance for defense; in case they go mad, they cannot enter the manor to attack their own family.

Such is the mode inevitably in Xinyi State City; if the ancestors go mad, the Earth-bound Spirit's range cannot enter the city's Inner Ring.

"But, there's no need to worry."

Shopkeeper Lu smiled:

"Our State City has specific measures; the ancient presences in various tombs won't go crazy, it's generally very safe."

Su Yuniang was thoughtful:

"So, the mobility range of the tomb ancestors is the Outer Ring, Central Ring, they can freely move around and play, going incognito on private visits?"

Shopkeeper Lu laughed heartily:

"Indeed, we can hardly see those ancestors; they love going incognito on private visits, visiting each other and having tea."

"You must know that within the city walls, there's the first Xinyi King, who built this city and was an existence who opened up the world with Saints back then."

"In their view, they aren't dead, but are living in seclusion, enjoying a leisurely life in a utopian paradise."

Everyone present instantly understood, immensely shocked.

This tomb cluster is too luxurious!

The tomb area here isn't just for those maidens, merchants, street pedestrians as entertainment offerings.

Even living tourists and scholars who come here are the entertainment facilities for the tomb masters!

The tomb masters play in this paradise; if they encounter someone satisfactory, they might lift them a bit, making those scholars extremely happy, becoming famous in the "Red House."

Moreover.

They can enter the city's Central Ring.

That enormous human living area, town, mountain village... going incognito and playing various roles, having a blast.

The Central Ring, in a sense, is also a part of their tomb entertainment facilities.

"So the tomb masters go incognito on private visits, playing under various identities."

Su Yuniang smiled, "Then you might be one of the tomb masters with a hidden identity in the Scaly Gate area, joking with us?"

"Don't say such things outside."

Shopkeeper Lu helplessly said, "I'm stationed here to actually find the tomb master, to seek their true form."

"You can't find it?" Su Yuniang asked curiously.

"Except for those few who are quite hospitable, you can't find the others."

Shopkeeper Lu said, "But these ancient presences, bored over their long years, have formed a convention that if you find their true form, they'll give you a little reward, and even protect your family."

Su Yuniang suddenly realized.

Family protection!

These ancient presences can fully act as living people.

They can be your family's support, supporting your family to develop in their tomb area, and even in the city...

Who knows, over time you might form a large sect at the level of a Holy Land.

How tempting is this reward?

Those big shots truly know how to play; this is a gigantic hide-and-seek area.

—Find me, and you'll be rewarded.

Countless people play here, showcasing their style and talent, trying to find a specific hidden presence.

Ning Zheng was slightly surprised when he saw this.

No wonder Li Youzhu follows this mode too.

He often leaves the ancient tomb to run as a bookstore owner next door, hiding his identity.

Turns out all the Ancient Sages here play the same game!

Everyone is like Li Youzhu.

It's likely the bookseller at the roadside stall is an Ancient Sage in disguise, used to play with and test someone.

If one could catch a Li Youzhu hidden in a bookstore...

But it wouldn't be easy to catch these hidden great powers.

This place is very deep!

Su Yuniang said, "You've been sent here to station, holding an official position, is it your family that wants you to find the master of the Scaly Gate?"

"Finding them doesn't necessarily mean finding the master of the Scaly Gate."

Shopkeeper Lu shook his head with a bitter smile, "Most of the time, they wouldn't be in their own tomb, but would cross over to play in others' tomb areas."

"Like here, it's more likely to encounter the tomb masters of other tombs..."

Jiucai Rong, with Ember lowered his voice, "Then the Xinyi King's Imperial Mausoleum? That's the grand prize of the hide-and-seek, a historical great who fought alongside Saints."

"No one knows where his tomb is or where his true body hides." Shopkeeper Lu explained that he didn't have that information.

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