120: Did I make a mistake?

However, Shen Xi did have plans to go to the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

Earlier, in Zhu Feng City, Chen Fang had given him a wind chasing sword key, which was the key to opening the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

It was just that the Chasing Wind Secret Realm wouldn't open for a while, and Shen Xi missed his home, so he returned to the Twenty-eighth City first.

According to the information provided by Chen Fang, it would take about one or two more months for the Chasing Wind Secret Realm to open.

“That’s the Twenty-eighth City ahead.”

While thinking, Shen Xi introduced the Twenty-eighth City to Liu Yiyi.

Unconsciously, they had already arrived at the city gate.

At this moment.

The city gate was under full martial law.

It was even more heavily guarded than when Shen Xi first returned to the Twenty-eighth City.

Seeing this, Shen Xi was a little confused.

“Little Brother Shen, you’re back? This is great!”

Just then, a familiar voice rang out.

Along with the voice, Liu Piaoling appeared in front of Shen Xi.

Beside Liu Piaoling was Zhao Delong.

“What happened?”

Shen Xi asked, puzzled.

“In the past two days, there have been frequent unusual movements from the Yao Beast tide. After discussions by the Council, it was concluded that the Yao Beast tide is about to erupt. So I brought experts to guard the Outer City and resist the Yao Beast tide.”

Liu Piaoling explained.

As soon as he said this, Shen Xi felt a trace of respect for this elder.

One must know that whether it was a Federal Safety City or a wilderness city like Zhu Feng City, those nobles simply didn't care about the lives of the common people.

Once they encountered a Yao Beast tide, they would only mind their own business, stay aloof, and hide as fast as they could, let alone save people.

But Liu Piaoling was different; he genuinely cared for the common people, even personally leading a team out to resist the Yao Beast tide.

This alone was enough to make Shen Xi admire him.

“Is Zhao Delong also here to resist the Yao Beast tide?”

Shen Xi glanced at Zhao Delong.

Seeing this, Zhao Delong quickly put on a fawning smile: “Of course, you and Speaker of the Senate Liu agreed back then that if I wanted to live, I had to resist the Yao Beast tide.”

Zhao Delong no longer dared to harbor any hostility towards Shen Xi.

The strength of this young man far exceeded his imagination.

Especially after this return, Zhao Delong even found that he couldn't see through Shen Xi anymore.

This only meant one thing: Shen Xi’s strength had broken through once again.

How much time had passed from when Shen Xi found him to ask for a pass token until now, his return?

Less than half a month, yet Shen Xi had broken through again!

This kind of Aptitude was completely not on the same level as his own.

Originally, Zhao Delong was not Shen Xi’s opponent, and now it was even more so.

This also completely extinguished his little schemes.

“Little Brother Shen, can you help with this Yao Beast tide?”

Liu Piaoling couldn't help but ask.

Shen Xi was definitely an expert. If he was willing to join the ranks resisting the Yao Beast tide, he could definitely save more common people.

However, Shen Xi was not Liu Piaoling’s subordinate, so he was naturally not under his jurisdiction.

Even Liu Piaoling only politely sought Shen Xi’s opinion.

“There’s no need for that.”

Shen Xi shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Liu Piaoling’s heart turned cold, and a hint of dissatisfaction involuntarily surfaced.

He had thought that Shen Xi, born into poverty, should understand the hardships of the common people’s lives better than those high and mighty nobles.

Coupled with their several interactions, Liu Piaoling had a good impression of Shen Xi.

This was a passionate young man who was not afraid of power, had outstanding talent, and was loyal and righteous.

This made Liu Piaoling originally think that Shen Xi would readily agree to his request, but who would have thought that he had misjudged him.

Although Liu Piaoling knew that he had no right to order Shen Xi and that it was entirely up to him, he still couldn't help but feel a hint of anger.

He had misjudged this young man.

“You’re right, such matters cannot be forced. Some people are willing to protect the common people, while others care more about themselves. No matter which choice, there’s no right or wrong. It’s normal to be afraid of death.”

Liu Piaoling couldn't help but sneer.

“You misunderstood, I didn’t refuse you, I just thought there was no need for it.”

Shen Xi was about to explain, but he was interrupted by Liu Piaoling halfway through his sentence.

“What a ‘no need’! You’re right, your family is all in the Inner City. Even if the Yao Beast tide erupts, they won’t be in any danger. Heh heh, no need…”

Liu Piaoling was even more disappointed in Shen Xi.

When he lived in the slum, the Yao Beast tide was related to him, so it was necessary to resist the Yao Beast tide.

Now that he lived in the Inner City, it was none of his business, so there was no need?

This young man was too disappointing.

“But the Yao Beast tide is already over, is there still a need to resist?”

Beside him, Liu Yiyi couldn't help but roll her eyes and complain.

It was a simple matter, why couldn't these two make it clear!

“You, what did you say?”

Liu Piaoling seriously suspected that there was something wrong with his ears and couldn't help but shriek in surprise.

Zhao Delong, beside him, almost jumped up.

The Yao Beast tide was over?

Why hadn't they received any news?

Could this girl be joking?

If it was really over, wouldn't he no longer need to take risks?

Zhao Delong trembled all over with excitement.

Even though he didn't believe it deep down, he still couldn't help but have beautiful fantasies.

What if it really was over!

“That’s right, it’s indeed over, which is why I said there’s no need for it anymore.”

“The Jade Fire Lion that started the Yao Beast tide is already dead, and the other Demon Beast Leaders, in order to compete for the king's inheritance left by the Jade Fire Lion, fought among themselves. Now, some are dead, some are injured, and they are no longer capable of launching a Yao Beast tide.”

“Didn’t you see that most of the Yao Beasts have already retreated?”

Shen Xi explained roughly.

However, he didn't tell them that all the Demon Beast Leaders had died at his and Liu Yiyi’s hands.

This news was too outrageous. If it got out, he would probably be captured by the high-ranking officials of the Twenty-eighth City and sliced up for research!

“Really?”

Liu Piaoling still couldn't believe it.

He quickly winked at Zhao Delong.

Zhao Delong understood and immediately called a few Martial Artists to approach the Yao Beast tide from different directions.

Two hours later, these dispatched Martial Artists returned.

“The Yao Beast tide really dispersed!”

“The Yao Beasts have almost all disappeared, with only a few scattered ones still retreating.”

“Oh my goodness, the Yao Beast tide ended without any warning.”

The Martial Artists couldn't hide the excitement on their faces.

The Yao Beast tide was over!

One must know that these Martial Artists who were responsible for resisting the Yao Beast tide had almost all prepared for death.

In the face of a Yao Beast tide, even an Acquired Realm expert faced the risk of death, let alone these Martial Artists of the Yuánqì Realm.

But now, the Yao Beast tide had ended just like that.

They had also saved their lives. This was something anyone would find impossible to control their inner excitement over.