51: Post-disaster distribution, intelligence update

The enormous corpse of the Black Water Profound Python lay like a collapsed mountain of flesh, sprawled on the muddy ground outside Black Mountain Town, near the shantytown.

Foul-smelling blood mixed with mud, forming a dark red puddle beneath it.

The nauseatingly strong smell of blood and residual Demonic Qi permeated the air, lingering for a long time.

Li Qingfeng stood beside the python's corpse, his face slightly pale; that arrow, shot with all his might, had consumed a tremendous amount of energy.

But he endured, his posture still tall and straight, suppressing the weakness from Spiritual Qi exhaustion to maintain his Divine Might.

He first directed the frightened townspeople away from the python's corpse, to avoid possible poisonous gas or residual demonic power harming them.

Wang Tiezhu, Zhang Shitou, and Li Qinghe quickly descended on their green bamboo shuttles and gathered around.

"Brother Feng! Awesome! One arrow, instant kill! That was so satisfying!"

Wang Tiezhu looked at the massive snake corpse, rubbing his hands excitedly, his eyes gleaming. This was the corpse of a Qi Refining third-layer Yao Beast! It was full of treasures!

Zhang Shitou was also full of excitement and reverence: "Brother Li's Divine Might!"

Li Qinghe was calmer, his gaze sweeping over the snake corpse, focusing on its relatively intact scales and the blood that contained a faint chill, pondering if it could be used for refining Magical Artifacts or making Talismans.

Li Qingfeng took a deep breath, calming his churning Qi and blood, and said in a deep voice:

"Iron Pillar, Stone! Though this python is dead, its entire body is a treasure. Do not waste it. Handle it properly, ensuring everything is utilized to its fullest while also appeasing the people's hearts."

Wang Tiezhu immediately patted his chest and said:

"Brother Feng, rest assured! Leave it to me! This beast's entire body is a treasure! Its snake skin is tough, and the scales aren't too badly damaged. If peeled off and properly tanned, it's excellent Materials for making inner armor!"

"The snake bones are hard and can be refined into low-grade Magical Artifacts or ground into bone powder for medicine! The snake gall and fangs are all good things! The most precious are undoubtedly the Demonic Core and the heart's essence blood! However, it was gravely wounded and on the verge of death, so the Demonic Qi contained in its Demonic Core and essence blood has probably been lost quite a bit."

He paused, looking at the still prostrate and frightened common people, as well as Town Guardian Lin and others peeking from afar, and lowered his voice:

"Brother Feng, this snake meat contains a bit of Spiritual Qi and is a great tonic for Mortals. How about... after peeling the skin, extracting the core, and the essence blood, we distribute the remaining meat and bones to the people of Black Mountain Town? Firstly, it compensates them for the fright and losses they suffered today, and secondly, it can demonstrate your benevolence and completely win their hearts!"

Li Qingfeng's eyes showed approval upon hearing this:

"Good! It shall be as you say! Iron Pillar, you and Stone are responsible for handling the Yao Beast's corpse. Make sure to properly collect the snake skin, Demonic Core, and heart's essence blood. The remaining flesh, blood, and bones will be overseen by Town Guardian Lin and distributed to the townspeople according to household or the extent of their losses today!"

"Yes!"

Wang Tiezhu and Zhang Shitou responded in unison, starting their work with great enthusiasm.

Wang Tiezhu even directly shouted towards Town Guardian Lin:

"Lord Lin! What are you still staring for? Quickly send people to help! Immortal Master Li is benevolent; not only did he slay the Yao Beast, but he's also distributing meat for you to nourish your bodies!"

Town Guardian Lin awoke as if from a dream, scrambling over, commanding his household retainers and guards to come forward and help, while profusely thanking Li Qingfeng.

Li Qinghe walked to Li Qingfeng's side and whispered:

"Third Brother, that snake skin... could I have it? I observe its nature to be somewhat cold, which might be useful to me." He was referring to the Cold Moon Sword Art and Talismans he Cultivated.

Li Qingfeng nodded without hesitation:

"Good! If Fourth Brother needs it, take it! Iron Pillar, after the snake skin is processed, give it to Qinghe."

"No problem!" Wang Tiezhu readily agreed.

After dealing with the python's corpse, Li Qingfeng's gaze turned to the still terrified crowd of Black Mountain Town, and to Town Guardian Lin, Steward Sun, Steward Liu, and others who had hurried over.

"Town Guardian Lin,"

Li Qingfeng's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable power:

"Although the demonic calamity is removed, its root cause has not vanished. With the resurgence of spiritual energy, the Desolate Mountain Domain will become increasingly unstable. Black Mountain Town is located at a crucial point, yet lacks the protection of Cultivators. Today's incident is a warning!"

Town Guardian Lin and the others still felt lingering fear recalling the terror they had just experienced, nodding repeatedly in agreement, cold sweat beading on their foreheads.

"To ensure the peace of this region, I have already stated that Black Mountain Town will henceforth be incorporated into my Qingxuan New Town's joint defense System, and I will concurrently serve as its Town Guardian!"

Li Qingfeng surveyed the crowd, directly entering the allocation process; at this moment, his words were the highest command.

"Town Guardian Lin, you are familiar with local administrative affairs. Continue to be responsible for civil administration, taxation, public security, and other daily matters. If any Cultivator-related incidents or major disasters occur, report them immediately to the New Town!"

"Yes! I respectfully obey the Town Guardian's command!"

Town Guardian Lin felt as if he had been granted a great pardon, quickly bowing and assenting. It was a great fortune to be able to keep his position.

"Steward Sun, Steward Liu," Li Qingfeng looked at his two in-laws:

"The New Town is newly established, with countless tasks awaiting. Furthermore, with the concurrent leadership of Black Mountain Town, the consumption of Materials and manpower is immense. As local gentry and relatives of my family, your two families should set an example."

"Procure more grain, cloth, medicinal herbs, and iron Materials, and transport them to the New Town construction site. The New Town treasury will settle the required funds at market price, so you won't suffer a loss. Once the New Town is completed, there will be rewards."

Although Stewards Sun and Liu felt a pang of pain in their hearts, thinking of Li Qingfeng's life-saving grace and the promise of the future Immortal Ascension Assembly, and more importantly, the immortal methods they had witnessed with their own eyes today, how could they dare to object? They quickly patted their chests, guaranteeing full support.

"Additionally," Li Qingfeng looked at Zhang Shitou:

"Stone, you are meticulous and familiar with Sect affairs. Black Mountain Town has just been settled and needs a reliable person to be stationed there for liaison."

"From today onwards, you will be permanently stationed in Black Mountain Town, assisting Town Guardian Lin, and responsible for the transmission of personnel, Materials, and intelligence between here and the New Town! In case of an emergency, you can use this Talisman to directly transmit a message to me or Iron Pillar!"

He handed Zhang Shitou a simple communication jade Talisman.

Zhang Shitou never expected to be entrusted with such an important task. His face flushed with excitement, and he loudly declared:

"Brother Feng, rest assured! Stone will not fail you!"

Li Qingfeng then looked at Wang Tiezhu:

"Iron Pillar, you will stay for a few days to assist Stone in stabilizing the situation, clearing the residual Demonic Qi from the python's corpse, and deterring any potential lurking minor Yao Beasts. Once this place is somewhat peaceful, then return to the New Town."

"Alright!" Wang Tiezhu readily agreed.

With arrangements made, Li Qingfeng took Li Qinghe and returned to the New Town construction site first on the green bamboo shuttle.

In Black Mountain Town, Zhang Shitou and Wang Tiezhu were left to preside over the overall situation. Town Guardian Lin and the others fully cooperated, beginning the orderly work of post-disaster appeasement, reconstruction, and material mobilization.

Just as Li Qingfeng and Li Qinghe returned to the New Town, a larger storm was quietly brewing in the northern part of the Desolate Mountain Domain, and even in a wider area.

When Li Qinghe arrived at the New Town, he greeted his Third Brother and immediately returned to his Black Mountain Immortal Cave. He needed to quickly organize what he had gained today, and more importantly, check if the "Today's Intelligence" System had any new prompts.

He vaguely felt that the appearance of the Black Water Profound Python was probably not an isolated incident.

He had just sat down cross-legged.

Indeed!

"The Today's Intelligence System has refreshed again, but this time, the light screen that appeared is completely different from previous event-type intelligence!"