42: Chapter 42 The Soul of All People?

On the city walls,

Jiang Sheng furrowed his brows tightly and said uneasily, "Young Master Li, this rain, it's not right."

Young Master Li Qingfeng waved his hand and said, "It's just a rain shower, don't make such a fuss."

Jiang Sheng's expression darkened, and the unease in his heart grew stronger.

This rainwater felt somewhat like the Domain Power of an Awakened at the Marquis level.

Young Master Li Qingfeng suddenly turned to Jiang Sheng and said, "Jiang Sheng, after the conversion is complete, go and kill Team Leader Lu Jiancheng."

Jiang Sheng exhaled a breath of turbid air and replied, "As it should be."

Young Master Li Qingfeng smirked evilly, "Still wanting a share of the concoction, not even looking at what kind of trash you are."

Meanwhile.

Outside the city.

Hundreds of thousands of refugees, a massive crowd, moved slowly toward the city gate like a dark, surging tide.

Gao Xianzhong, who was at the lead, wore an expression full of smug triumph.

He had expended a great deal of energy and used every possible means to cajole this group of refugees into following him in rebellion.

So Yang City won't open its gates, eh? I'd like to see how long you can hold out!

An ugly, smug look of a petty villain appeared on Gao Xianzhong's face.

"Listen up, people of Yang City! If you don't open the gates, don't blame us for forcing our way in!"

Once these words were spoken, the entire city wall remained silent, offering no response whatsoever.

Gao Xianzhong's expression shifted repeatedly at this moment, revealing a trace of confusion, a trace of anger, and a trace of unease.

Then, Gao Xianzhong gritted his teeth and shouted, "Since you won't give us a way to live, we will carve out our own path to survival!"

"Brothers, charge!"

The refugees hesitated there for a long while, their inner conflict clearly written on their faces.

But then, as if casting aside all their concerns, their eyes became determined, and they charged courageously toward the city gate, following Gao Xianzhong without hesitation.

From a slightly further distance, Marquis Wuan watched all of this with cold eyes.

Feng Tao and Qin Xiaogan also stood quietly behind him.

By this time, Feng Tao's injuries had completely healed, and even Qin Xiaogan had been saved by Marquis Wuan with a casual gesture.

Feng Tao gathered her courage and asked, "Marquis, why not save these refugees?"

Marquis Wuan said indifferently, "It is not yet time."

Feng Tao asked hesitantly, "Then… what about Xi Yun?"

Marquis Wuan replied slowly with ample patience, "She is not here."

Feng Tao's expression changed, and she turned to look at Qin Xiaogan.

Qin Xiaogan said aggrievedly, "I really saw Team Leader Xie being taken away by Young Master Li Qingfeng."

Marquis Wuan glanced at Qin Xiaogan and said, "If what he says is true, then Xi Yun is in the hands of the Marquis of Huainan."

Feng Tao felt a tightening in her heart and quickly asked, "Why would the Marquis of Huainan capture Xi Yun?"

Marquis Wuan's expression shifted slightly, and he said indifferently, "That is also what I want to know."

[Name: Team Leader Xie Miao] [Strength: 8500] [Speed: 9000] [Defense: 8000] [Spirit: 9999] [Rank: S+] [Potential: S+] [Abilities: [S] Domain - Rain, [S] Jade Moon Tide Sound, [S] Lingyun Breaking Tide Rain, [S] Azure Water]

On the other side.

Gao Xianzhong had already led the multitude like a surging tide to the front of the towering city gate.

He looked up and gazed at the tall, heavy gate before him, a look of joy immediately appearing on his face.

And just at this moment, a sound like muffled thunder suddenly came from all directions.

The refugees, like startled birds, looked around in panic.

"Look at the sky!" someone shouted.

The refugees all raised their heads to look upward.

They saw an extremely huge, transparent circle slowly drifting toward the direction where they were.

Gao Xianzhong's pupils contracted sharply, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

He had spent some time in the Coastal City Investigation Bureau and knew exactly what this circle in the sky meant.

This was a relay device specially used by the Investigation Bureau to transform souls.

Gao Xianzhong had never seen such a huge relay device before; he had certainly learned something new today.

He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and roared at the top of his lungs, "Run!"

After saying that, he ran desperately toward the outer edge of the circle without any hesitation.

The rest of the refugees were momentarily confused and at a loss.

However, there were still some who recognized it as a soul relay device.

So, looking panicked, they hurried to follow behind Gao Xianzhong.

Standing on the city wall, Young Master Li Qingfeng wore a smug expression, his scheme having succeeded.

"This time, our Li family will become the largest family in the South!"

Jiang Sheng suddenly appeared in front of Young Master Li Qingfeng like a ghost.

The long scar on his face was stained with fresh, bright red blood that had not yet dried, making him look exceptionally ferocious.

In his hand, he was carrying a large severed head.

The owner of the head was none other than the leader of the Fourth Team of the Investigation Bureau—Team Leader Lu Jiancheng.

Young Master Li Qingfeng patted Jiang Sheng on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Well done! When my father returns, I will definitely reward you heavily."

Jiang Sheng lowered his head and said, "To be able to serve Young Master Li is the greatest honor of Jiang Sheng's life."

"Hahahaha."

Young Master Li Qingfeng was in an exceptionally comfortable and happy mood at this moment, feeling somewhat carried away.

In stark and sharp contrast to this was the scene below the city wall.

The transparent circle had steadily enveloped all the refugees.

Terrifying electric currents shot out from the circle, passing through the bodies of every refugee.

Under the impact of the electric currents, the refugees were in unbearable pain.

Their bodies trembled violently, and they let out screams of agony.

Some could not endure this torture and fainted directly to the ground, their lives hanging in the balance.

However, the electric currents in the circle showed no signs of stopping, continuing to rage on relentlessly.

A faint blue light gradually appeared above every refugee's head.

Young Master Li Qingfeng's eyes were filled with anticipation, and he kept whispering, "Almost there, almost there."

Just at this moment, the drizzling rain in the sky, which had been like fine hair, gradually began to change, and the intensity of the rain increased.

Before long, it turned into a torrential downpour, as if a waterfall were pouring down from the sky.

[Rain Domain — Open]

The rainwater that had been falling continuously in the air suddenly froze in place, motionless, hovering in such an eerie way.

After a moment, these raindrops suddenly transformed into countless sharp swords, slashing fiercely toward the transparent circle.

"Crack!" A sound like tearing silk suddenly came through.

However, the soul extraction that was about to be completed suddenly came to an abrupt halt.

"Who is it!!!"

Young Master Li Qingfeng's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared, "Bastard! If you have the guts, come out, I'll kill you!!!"

Jiang Sheng tugged at Young Master Li Qingfeng's sleeve.

Young Master Li Qingfeng violently shook off Jiang Sheng's hand, his teeth grinding together with a clicking sound, and he shouted angrily, "Get lost! Don't bother me."

Jiang Sheng said with a trembling voice, "Young Master Li..."

Young Master Li Qingfeng's brows suddenly arched slightly, and then he looked back.

Immediately after, Young Master Li Qingfeng's expression suddenly stiffened. His eyes were filled with astonishment and panic.