Chapter 986: Silver Tongue
The sudden sword formation plunged the citizens of Jiuqu City into despair.
Fortunately, Zhou Ran stepped forward and saved everyone.
When you are overjoyed or sad, you must find a place to vent your emotions.
Jiuqu City is good at brewing wine, and its citizens are naturally enthusiastic and generous.
The rest of the life after the disaster can be regarded as something to celebrate. City Lord Qu Yang gave an order to hold a banquet in the City Lord's Mansion to entertain all the city residents.
The city lord's palace is very large, occupying a quarter of Jiuqu City, and can accommodate all the city residents singing and dancing here.
Zhou Ran, as the man who saved everyone, was invited to the table.
"Champion Hou, you came from afar, and Jiuqu City didn't welcome you, but you saved it! Thanks to you, Jiuqu City has gained a new life. Please don't be polite and accept Jiuqu City's kindness!"
Qu Yang kept urging him to drink. Because the wine in Jiuqu City was very delicious, Zhou Ran also drank a lot.
The banquet was held amidst laughter and laughter, and all the city residents forgot their previous fears and were immersed in joy.
After drinking for three rounds, Qu Yang, the city lord, finally stood up and came to the center of the banquet.
"Dear citizens of Jiuqu City, the sword formation was set up by the Jianzong in order to nourish the sword with the souls of living people! After this battle, we finally see the true face of the Jianzong! The swordsmanship and righteousness of the Jianzong are all fake Yes, in fact, they are a group of the most shameless villains! From now on, Jiuqu City will no longer allow Jian Zong disciples to enter, and the citizens of Jiuqu City will also rush to tell each other about Jian Zong’s evil deeds!”
Qu Yang's words were echoed by the citizens.
"The Sword Sect is going against the grain and will surely destroy itself!"
"It is impossible for their evil deeds to succeed. The entire Shang Kingdom will oppose Jian Zong!"
"Starting from today, I want everyone to realize the true face of Jian Zong!"
The citizens shouted cynically.
Qu Yang smiled and looked at his citizens. Although the small Jiuqu City could not shake the foundation of Jian Zong at all, Jian Zong lost the support of the people and would go to the grave sooner or later.
The banquet was in full swing, but an unexpected guest came to the banquet venue.
This man wore a jeweled spiritual sword on his waist, and he looked like a member of the Sword Sect.
Qu Yang was stunned. The members of the Sword Sect actually dared to come to Jiuqu City at the cusp of the storm.
"Are you Hall Master Zhao?" Qu Yang said angrily. The person in front of him was Zhao Ruhuang, the master of the Sword Sect Hall. "Jianzong is so talented, he almost sacrificed the entire Jiuqu City to the sword!"
As soon as Qu Yang finished speaking, the surrounding citizens were filled with indignation and started shouting.
"Kill him! Jiuqu City will not allow Jian Sect members to act recklessly here!"
"You must give Jianzong some color!"
Faced with the heated public sentiment, Zhao Ruhuang had no intention of backing down. He faced the city lord Qu Yang directly.
"City Master Qu, I am here for this very reason. The Sword Sect has recently had several traitors who fell into the devil's path because of practicing the evil sword and were controlled by the evil sword! They kill people everywhere and sacrifice the souls of living people to the sword. Master After learning about this, they sent people everywhere to arrest them. Unexpectedly, this time, they actually deployed the Heaven-Destroying Sword Formation in Jiuqu City, which almost caused a catastrophe! "
"Do you think I will believe it?" Qu Yang snorted coldly, "I saw it with my own eyes when Yin Tianjiao used the evil sword to suck people's souls. Could it be that even the masters of the Sword Sect were controlled by the evil sword? "
"Yes." Zhao Ruhuang nodded, "The evil sword captures people's hearts and has nothing to do with strength. The sect master knew that this matter would have a negative impact on the Sword Sect. Not only did he send people around to arrest these traitors, he also asked me to come forward and tell everyone someone to explain this.”
Qu Yang still didn't believe it.
Zhao Ruhuang stopped talking to Qu Yang.
Instead, he faced the citizens of Jiuqu City.
"Everyone, the Sword Sect has been doing chivalry and killing violence for many years. Could it be that because of the existence of a few traitors, we have become bad guys?"
"Any sect has bad apples, and the same goes for the Sword Sect! The path of cultivation is originally a pros and cons. If the sword's heart is not pure, it will fall into the devil's way!"
"When you complained about the Sword Sect, have you ever thought about who blocked the foreign enemies from outside the domain wall when the foreign enemies invaded? And who defeated the bandits and bandits who once brought harm to Shangguo in one night?"
"Everyone will do something wrong one day! The fault of Jian Zong is that he did not restrain his disciples. However, a few black sheep made Jian Zong lose the support of the people. Wouldn't the Jian Zong disciples be heartbroken?"
Zhao Ruhuang's words were so emotional that all the city residents were shocked.
The city residents who didn't believe what Zhao Ruhuang said at first began to believe it.
After all, Jian Zong has been doing good things for so many years. He can't be completely rejected because of a few traitors, right?
Seeing that the citizens of Jiuqu City were shaken, Zhao Ruhuang was also satisfied.
His own strength is not strong, and he relies on his sharp tongue to gain power. When the people's sentiments change, the sect leader will send him to talk and deceive.
It was the same this time. The Heaven-Destroying Sword Formation failed and the citizens of Jiuqu City survived. They were hostile to the Sword Sect.
Nowadays, the public resentment has subsided, and Jian Zong will not be pushed to the forefront.
The purpose of Zhao Ruhuang's visit was not just that, he came to Zhou Ran again.
"One more thing! The Heaven-Destroying Sword Formation incident was actually a farce directed and performed by the Jingguo champion! He asked several Sword Sect traitors to set up sword formations in Jiuqu City, and then stepped forward to fight for The best thing is to gain the trust of Jiuqu City and then get greater rewards!”
After Zhao Ruhuang finished defending Jianzong, he put the shit basin on Zhou Ran's head.
At this time, Zhou Ran was drinking alone, completely ignoring what Zhao Ruhuang said.
Zhao Ruhuang insisted, and said: "If it is not so, how could the Heaven-Destroying Sword Formation be so easily broken? The Sword Sect's sword formation is indestructible, even thousands of troops are helpless. Unless you set it up, it is impossible to break it!"
Zhao Ruhuang's words made all the citizens look at each other in bewilderment.
The Sword Sect has been in the southern border for so many years, how can a mere outsider break its sword formation?
Even if Jingguo Guanjun Hou is a great hero in the western border, I am afraid he can't see the center of the sword formation at a glance.
Zhou Ran broke the sword formation like a whirlwind, which would arouse suspicion.
"Guanjun Hou is the initiator? No way?"
"But he broke the formation in less than half an hour, how can this be explained?"
"The Sword Sect's sword formation is not a child's trick, how can it be so easy to break?"
The citizens whispered, although they did not completely believe Zhao Ruhuang's words, they also doubted Zhou Ran.
The discussion also reached Zhao Ruhuang's ears. Zhao Ruhuang felt proud in his heart. He came here for this very reason. .
In terms of strength, he was naturally no match for Zhou Ran, but in terms of eloquence, no one could match him.
"Marquis Guanjun, I think you should give everyone an explanation of right and wrong! If you think you can't explain it in Jiuqu City, you can follow me to confront the leader of the Sword Sect! If you are really innocent, I believe the Sword Sect will give you an explanation!"