novelhk Chapter 175 Precedent
Chapter 175 Precedent
Zhang Liang's eyes fell on Zhang Li who came forward to report the news, and his brows could not help but slightly twisted. At this time, he really didn't want to see anyone. He had previously clearly told the people around him that he would not see anyone before the Qiyi Building officially opened. However, Zhang Li still came.
"He came alone?" Zhang Liang asked directly, his tone clear and concise.
"More than ten people in total." Zhang Li replied.
"Do you know where the others come from?" Zhang Liang asked.
"Tian Hu, Tian Mi, and Situ Wanli, the three hall masters are all here, and the rest are the elites of each hall."
"Okay, then let them come." Zhang Liang sighed, looking helpless.
He knew that such a large number of farmers' visits were probably not well-intentioned. Once this precedent was set, there would be an endless stream of guests coming to visit. Even someone as cold and arrogant as Zhang Liang could not ignore the nobles' face. For them, visiting others but being turned away was undoubtedly a great humiliation, which would inevitably breed hostility and even hatred.
Therefore, the best way for Zhang Liang at this stage is to avoid all visitors. However, he still has a deep friendship with the farmers and may continue to cooperate in the future. If he completely refuses to see them, it will not be appropriate.
Besides, Zhang Liang had already laid a net of heaven and earth. The Taoist temple was surrounded by thick white fog and had many formations. No one could easily enter without the formation talisman he personally refined.
At this moment, many people gathered outside the dojo, and many of them tried to pass through the white fog and the formation, but none of them dared to force their way in. The arrival of the farmers would undoubtedly attract more attention, and then some people might not be able to hold back. Zhang Liang guessed that the farmers might be the pioneers who wanted to spy on the details of his formation.
The peasant team was complex and unpredictable. Among these dozen people, there must be people who had contact with other forces. Once they understood the situation inside the formation, they would immediately pass on the information.
Not long after, under the leadership of Zhang Li, a group of more than a dozen farmers stepped into the area covered by the formation.
Zhang Liang, who had been waiting at the center of the formation, activated the formation instantly, opening up a passage for the farmers. The thick white fog quickly dissipated, revealing a half-zhang wide passage, and the original maze was also solved at this moment.
"Everyone, please come in." Zhang Li bowed to them and reminded them, "Please be careful and don't step into this fog!"
Although the farmers were full of curiosity about this, and some even came here just for the mysterious fog, they did not dare to act rashly under the current circumstances.
"Manager Zhang, won't you tell us the secret of this fog?" Tian Mi asked innocently with a smile on her face.
"Every family has its own secrets. Why does Hall Master Tian Mi have to get to the bottom of it? I can only tell you that once you step into this mystery, the consequences will be at your own risk!" Zhang Li replied in a firm tone, with no intention of giving in.
Tian Mi hit a snag. She secretly glanced at the subordinate beside her and gave him a wink. In a few breaths, the subordinate quietly fell behind and then walked straight into the fog.
Zhang Li snorted coldly and turned a blind eye.
"Ah!" Suddenly there was a shrill scream, and the subordinate's body flew out, but only half of it was left.
"Manager Zhang, I wonder what you mean? Is this how the Zhang family entertains guests?" Tian Mi asked in a cold tone.
"Master Tian Mi, don't think that everyone is easy to fool. Everyone understands the affairs of the world very well. If you insist on testing, please be prepared to bear the worst consequences." Zhang Li's voice also became cold.
"Brother Tian Meng, look at him..." Tian Mi looked at the leader Tian Meng with a look of grievance.
"Shut up!" Tian Meng glared at Tian Mi, then turned to Zhang Li and apologized: "Sorry, this is our farm's fault. Please continue to lead the way for us, Manager Zhang."
"Everyone, please come in." Zhang Li bowed again and continued to lead the way in front.
This was just a small episode, but it also clearly exposed that the farmers were not united.
As the farmers moved forward, endless fog once again enveloped the area they passed through. In the depths of the fog, a few guys who tried to sneak into the dojo were quickly swallowed by the fog. After a short while, they heard screams, and then everything returned to silence. It was obvious that they had died.
Under the huge ancient tree in the center of the Taoist temple, Zhang Liang sat cross-legged in meditation, using the eye of the formation to control the entire Taoist temple area. Anyone who tried to sneak in could not escape his surveillance.
With the arrival of the farmers, Zhang Liang dealt with more than a dozen people who wanted to take advantage of the situation.
After Zhang Liang improved the formation of this Taoist temple, its passive defense ability was enough to kill most masters who broke into it, even if they were not actively controlled. If Zhang Liang personally drove the formation to attack, even masters at the realm of land immortals would be in a difficult situation and would find it difficult to retreat unscathed.
At this moment, Zhang Liang deliberately controlled the formation, determined to kill as many people as dared to come in.
Soon, the farmers passed through the foggy area and entered the real dojo. Everyone was amazed at the rich spiritual energy and unique layout there.