Around the entire plaza, there were dozens of exits, identical to the passage he was in, with cultivators dressed in various colored armor entering and exiting.
Seeing this, a look of surprise flashed across Wu Tao's face.
Huang Yingjie, who had been leading the way, occasionally turned back to chat with Wu Tao.
Through a brief conversation, Wu Tao understood some of the basic rules within the military camp.
As Wu Tao walked out of the plaza and looked forward, his heart sank and his mouth widened in astonishment.
As far as the eye could see, neat houses were densely packed, numbering tens of thousands.
How many cultivators were stationed in this military camp to require so many houses to be built?
Huang Yingjie led Wu Tao through a garden that was clearly meant for rest and recreation.
At this moment, dozens of armored cultivators were chatting in the garden.
As Huang Yingjie and Wu Tao passed by these people, they were noticed.
Immediately, someone among them asked.
"Huh, isn't this Brother Huang? What, is this person also a new companion?"
A middle-aged young woman with fiery red hair and dressed in pink asked with a charming smile.
As soon as Huang Yingjie saw the charming middle-aged young woman, his face was full of smiles.
This middle-aged young woman was already at the great perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage. Huang Yingjie did not dare to be too negligent.
After briefly explaining Wu Tao's identity to the middle-aged young woman, Huang Yingjie took Wu Tao away from the garden.
The middle-aged young woman cast a strange glance at Wu Tao.
Seeing this, Wu Tao smiled slightly and nodded as a gesture of goodwill.
After greeting the others, Huang Yingjie gave vague answers and then found a house for Wu Tao.
This house not only had a dedicated cultivation chamber but also restrictive formations to protect the cultivator's safety.
Moreover, the spiritual energy contained within the surroundings of the house was extremely dense.
Wu Tao was very satisfied upon seeing this and nodded immediately.
Huang Yingjie then mentioned several taboos of the place, left a restrictive token, and took his leave, stating he had tasks to attend to.
This foiled Wu Tao's opportunity to grab him and inquire in detail about the plans for returning to Tongguan City.
Wu Tao sat cross-legged on a futon and began his daily meditation and cultivation.
Originally, according to his original plan, he intended to find a place with abundant spiritual energy in Tongguan City and go into seclusion for ten to eight years to quickly and perfectly break through to the Core Formation stage.
However, he never expected such an incident to occur, thwarting his original plan.
He had almost lost his life, and only then did he follow the two people without much thought to this military camp composed of a large number of cultivators.
But upon arriving here, everything here seemed to be indeed very different from ordinary cultivator camps, and he did not know what would happen next.
This also made him feel very uncertain.
The only thing he knew was that there seemed to be quite a few external cultivators in Tongguan City like him.
As Wu Tao thought, his thoughts wandered, and he became increasingly restless.
He secretly wondered if he should go out now to inquire about the rules and regulations of Tongguan City, and how external cultivators like him would be arranged.
Just as Wu Tao was about to take action, a charming voice suddenly came from outside the restrictive formation of the door.
"Is Fellow Daoist inside? May this humble wife, Liu Rumei, have the opportunity to enter and chat with Fellow Daoist for a moment."
Hearing this, Wu Tao first froze, then chuckled.
It seemed he didn't need to go out himself; someone had taken the initiative to come to him.
"So it is Fairy Liu who has come to visit. I am deeply honored!"
Wu Tao replied, then lightly waved the token in his hand towards the door.
With a bang, the door opened by itself.
Standing outside was a middle-aged beauty dressed to the nines, the very same woman he had briefly met in the garden.
"Fellow Daoist's surname is Wu? I hope Fellow Daoist does not mind my rash intrusion," Liu Rumei said with a smile, full of politeness.
"Hehe, how could I think that way,"
"Even if Fairy Liu did not come, I was planning to pay a visit to you all."
Wu Tao had not lived for so many years in vain; his words were impeccable.
As they talked, their conversation became more engaging, as if they were old friends.
"I heard that Brother Wu had a confrontation with the eldest daughter of Vice City Lord Lu in the west district, and even forced the mid-Core Formation stage eldest daughter to use her divine abilities. Is this true?"
Liu Rumei asked tentatively, changing the subject.
"As for that... Fairy, I don't know how to answer your question?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Tao's expression suddenly changed, and his tone became hesitant.
He would not easily reveal his true background, as he was an outsider cultivator.
Once exposed, it would cause him great trouble.
Furthermore, this involved many of his inheritances.
"It was this humble wife's foolishness. Fellow Daoist has only recently arrived in Tongguan City and is naturally not well-informed about all this. It is perfectly normal to be cautious."
"However, for a genius like Fellow Daoist who can block divine abilities at the Foundation Establishment stage, the possibility of advancing to the Core Formation stage is far beyond that of ordinary cultivators like us."
"They are also more valued by those in higher positions. It is likely that Fellow Daoist will be appointed as a Silver Armored Guard directly without any assessment," Liu Rumei said with a laugh.
"Silver Armored Guard? Can Fairy Liu explain to me what this Silver Armored Guard does?" Wu Tao asked directly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
"This is not a secret, so of course, I can tell you."
"Actually, Fellow Daoist Wu, as long as you stay in Tongguan City for a while longer and ask more people, you will soon understand these matters clearly."
Liu Rumei said with a chuckle.
"In fact, the so-called Green Armored Guard, Silver Armored Guard, and Gold Armored Guard refer to their realm and official positions."
"The Green Armored Guard refers to cultivators at the Qi Refining stage, the lowest stratum of the cultivator army, ordinary soldiers."
"The Silver Armored Guard refers to cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage, generally serving as captains in the cultivator army. They usually command between ten and thirty Qi Refining stage soldiers."
"The Gold Armored Guard refers to cultivators at the Core Formation stage, generally serving as great captains in the cultivator army, controlling about three hundred to five hundred cultivators."
"I see, I understand."
Wu Tao nodded upon hearing this, indicating he understood.
Wu Tao then asked again, "Fairy, how many cultivators are there in our military camp?"
"Fellow Daoist Wu, your question is rather interesting. The standing cultivator army is probably around fifty to sixty thousand. As for the exact number, I don't know."
Liu Rumei frowned slightly, replying somewhat uncertainly.
Wu Tao nodded and asked again, "Since there are so many cultivators willing to stay in this military camp as soldiers, the treatment here must be very good, right?"
"Fellow Daoist Wu has identified the core issue at a glance. That's right, the treatment for a soldier in this military camp is indeed very good. I know of very few who willingly leave."
"Not only us local cultivators of Tongguan City, but even cultivators from other regions, once they join the Armored Guards, are unwilling to easily give up their identity as Armored Guards," Liu Rumei replied with a smile.
"Oh, hearing this, I am somewhat interested. I hope Fairy Liu can enlighten me further."
Wu Tao's heart stirred, and he asked with a smile.
"It's very simple. In this military camp, there is a large Qi Gathering formation, and the cultivation speed is more than double that of other places, but we don't have to pay any spirit stones ourselves."
"Furthermore, after becoming an Armored Guard, one has the official background and identity of Tongguan City. There are certain things around Tongguan City that can only be obtained through the special channels of the Armored Guards."
"And for things that are not available around Tongguan City, after joining the Armored Guards, as long as one puts in some effort, they can be obtained."
"Having said so much, I believe Fellow Daoist Wu understands my meaning, right?" Liu Rumei said meaningfully, looking at Wu Tao.
"Yes, I forgot to ask which of the seventy-two great cities Fellow Daoist Wu came from to our Tongguan City," Liu Rumei asked, changing the subject.
"This I cannot tell Fairy Liu; it is my secret," Wu Tao immediately refused upon hearing Liu Rumei's question.
Hearing this, Liu Rumei unbuttoned a button on her chest, revealing two "milk cows" that were half-exposed.
Seeing this, Wu Tao did not have an erection, but rather frowned.
Who knew what this woman was trying to do by suddenly making such a scene.
Liu Rumei's face suddenly turned red, her eyes flickered, and her gaze was as if it could bewitch souls, with a hint of springiness in her eyebrows.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, you are so wicked. I have answered so many of your questions, yet you pretend to be foolish when I ask just one."
"Your body looks very strong, I wonder if it's all show and no substance?"
Her voice was particularly pleasant, and coupled with her seductive demeanor, any other man would likely have been unable to resist.
However, Wu Tao was not an ordinary man. At this moment, his left hand had already quietly tightened the hilt of the Chuxi Sword.
While Wu Tao was contemplating, Liu Rumei had already approached him.
As Liu Rumei spoke, her entire soft, white body leaned closer.
The feeling transmitted to Wu Tao was something any man would understand.
The heart-stopping elasticity and softness almost made Wu Tao lose control.
Wu Tao silently chanted Xu Sheng's name in his mind.
Liu Rumei was pressed against him entirely, and Wu Tao appeared very flustered.
Wu Tao's appearance seemed to tell Liu Rumei that he was indeed a virgin, unaccustomed to such things.
Although he was not a virgin!
Liu Rumei had clearly dressed up meticulously tonight. Not only was her skirt beautiful, but she had also sprayed herself with an aphrodisiac perfume.
"Am I beautiful?"
A voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, entered Wu Tao's ears and nose at this moment.
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