221: Monsters are committing crimes, Broken Dragon Mountains
The City Lord’s Manor.
The lights were brightly lit, and the guards were even more heavily armed.
“Zhao Guang, City Lord of Xuan Province City, greets Commander Lin and Young Lord Xie.”
A middle-aged man bowed to Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang; he was not an ordinary person, but a cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Shackles Realm.
“Mm!”
Lin Qinghuang nodded lightly, then asked, “How are things here?”
Zhao Guang shook his head, “The situation is not good. People from the Tai Xuan Sect and the various sirs from the First Hall are currently inside the manor. I have prepared a banquet. The two sirs should first follow me inside, and we can discuss this matter then.”
“Alright.”
Lin Qinghuang replied with a single word.
“Please!”
Zhao Guang led the two towards a large hall.
Inside the hall.
Two teams were gathered: Tai Xuan Sect disciples and people from the First Hall, each with twenty-something individuals.
When Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang entered the hall, everyone’s gaze immediately turned towards them.
“Hm?”
A young man in black robes from the Tai Xuan Sect was sampling fine wine. When he saw Lin Qinghuang, his eyes lit up.
His name was He Xuan, a Tai Xuan Sect disciple, and he was at the Late Stage of the Shackles Realm.
Sun Yurong sat opposite him. Noticing the young man’s gaze, he couldn’t help but smile playfully.
Zhao Guang introduced them to everyone, “These two are sirs from the Tianquan Division.”
“……”
Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang glanced at everyone, then casually found a place to sit.
Zhao Guang walked to the front, took out a map of Xuan Province City, and stated directly, “The demon beasts are invading, and the situation is urgent. I won’t waste any more words. Let’s discuss the matter of eliminating the demon beasts now!”
He circled seven locations on the map: “In the past month, within the Xuan Province territory, there have been nine instances of demon beast unrest. Eight of them occurred in some villages and towns west of Xuan Province City, and the ninth occurred in Xuan Province City itself. According to the information I have, the number of these demon beasts is likely over two hundred; the exact number has not yet been determined.”
The demon beast invasion had killed many people, causing widespread panic. Even Xuan Province City was greatly affected.
If those demon beasts were not eradicated, the people of Xuan Province would certainly not have peace.
Lin Qinghuang asked, “Have you found the source of the demon beasts? What is their strength?”
So-called demon beasts included both demon races and demonic beasts.
Demon races possessed intelligence, acted cunningly, and used strange methods, while demonic beasts were violent, fierce, and bloodthirsty.
Such a large number of demon beasts causing trouble could not have appeared out of thin air; there should be a source.
“Those demon beasts hide after causing trouble. I haven’t found their exact origin yet. As for the strength of those demon beasts, there are a few powerful ones among them that I cannot discern.”
Zhao Guang shook his head. He looked at the people from the Tai Xuan Sect and cupped his fists, saying, “However, I believe the Tai Xuan Sect should have some information. May I ask if the sirs from the Tai Xuan Sect could share it?”
The young man from the Tai Xuan Sect stood up. He smiled proudly and cupped his fists towards Lin Qinghuang, saying, “This junior is He Xuan, a disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect! My Tai Xuan Sect has already determined the source of the demon beasts; it is in the Broken Dragon Mountain Range, a hundred li west of Xuan Province City.”
He continued, “However, that area is quite complex and full of unpredictable dangers. As for the strength of those demon beasts, judging from the nine incidents, there seem to be nine Territory Expansion Realm demonic beasts among them. My master, Huai Tingzi, will soon arrive in Xuan Province City. He is an expert in the Dao Repository Realm. When he arrives, he will go with us. With him present, those demon beasts won’t be able to cause any trouble.”
Zhao Guang took out a simplified topographical map of the Broken Dragon Mountain Range. He hung it at the front and looked at Lin Qinghuang, “Commander Lin, what are your plans?”
Lin Qinghuang said, “Since we know the source of the demonic beasts, we can go directly to resolve it. We can do this tonight.”
Zhao Guang mused, “Then we’ll go directly to resolve it. I will accompany you all in this matter. These past few days, I have also invited some rogue cultivators from Xuan Province. Tonight, everyone will go together to eliminate the demon beasts.”
With the expert from the Tai Xuan Sect and the strong practitioners from the Tianquan Division present, they should be able to eradicate those demon beasts.
“Mm!”
Everyone nodded lightly.
Not long after.
Everyone left the City Lord’s Manor and arrived outside Xuan Province City. More than twenty rogue cultivators came, all of whom were at the Xuanhuang Realm.
“……”
Xie Weilou stood with Lin Qinghuang. He glanced at the sky and couldn't help but yawn. A crescent moon hung in the sky, emitting bright moonlight that vied with the white snow on the ground.
Sun Yurong stood not far away, his gaze towards Xie Weilou showing a hint of gloom. Tonight was indeed a good day, suitable for killing!
He would see if he could find an opportunity to strike. He refused to believe that Xie Weilou would always have strong protectors by his side.
Xie Weilou looked at Sun Yurong, a smile on his face, “Sun Commander, what do you think of Xuan Province?”
Sun Yurong said indifferently, “Very good!”
Xie Weilou smiled and said, “Then I’m relieved.”
He thinks it’s good? He likes it here? Then he can stay here!
He Xuan looked at Xie Weilou and asked indifferently, “May I ask who this is?”
“……”
Xie Weilou stretched, ignoring He Xuan.
Seeing this, He Xuan’s expression turned somewhat grim. Ignoring him? A mere Xuanhuang Realm (Middle Stage) dared to ignore him?
Sun Yurong smiled and said, “Daoist He may not know, but this is Young Lord Xie of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.”
“Zhenxi Marquis Manor? I’ve heard of it! But this Young Lord seems very weak, only at the Xuanhuang Realm (Middle Stage) cultivation.”
He Xuan said mockingly.
“……”
The expressions of some of the surrounding cultivators turned grim. What about Xuanhuang Realm? Most of the people here were at the Xuanhuang Realm.
Slap!
Lin Qinghuang backhanded He Xuan across the face, sending him flying three meters away.
“……”
Everyone was stunned; no one had expected Lin Qinghuang to strike.
After stabilizing himself, He Xuan instinctively covered his face. He glared at Lin Qinghuang and said, “You… you dare to hit me?”
Lin Qinghuang’s eyes were filled with killing intent: “Dare to speak another word of nonsense, and this Commander will make you vanish into thin air. What is your status, to dare mock the Young Lord of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor?”
After speaking, a terrifying pressure bore down on He Xuan.
“I…”
He Xuan’s body trembled, and a look of fear appeared in his eyes. He quickly shut his mouth, not daring to say anything more.
Whoosh!
Just then, an old man in blue robes with white hair flew over. His strength was not weak; he was at the Dao Repository Realm (Middle Stage).
“Master!”
He Xuan’s face lit up when he saw the old man, and he quickly bowed. This was indeed his master, Huai Tingzi.
Huai Tingzi saw the slap mark on He Xuan’s face and frowned slightly. He then looked at Lin Qinghuang, his pupils constricting. He cupped his fists and said, “May I ask who this Daoist is?”
Zhao Guang quickly explained, “This is Commander Lin of the Tianquan Division!”
“Someone from the Tianquan Division?”
Huai Tingzi’s gaze sharpened, and he immediately said, “This old man is Huai Tingzi, I greet Commander Lin.”
The woman’s cultivation was comparable to his, but the aura she emitted made him feel immense pressure. This was definitely a formidable individual.
“Mm!”
Lin Qinghuang replied with a single word, expressionless.
He Xuan was even more startled. He didn’t expect even his master to have to bow to this woman. This person named Lin was definitely more terrifying than he had imagined. It seemed this slap wouldn’t be avenged.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but look at Xie Weilou, a chilling killing intent flashing deep in his eyes. If he couldn’t provoke Lin Qinghuang, could he not provoke a Xuanhuang Realm good-for-nothing?
“Heh!”
Xie Weilou’s smile was very wide. A fool who didn't know his place, still daring to show killing intent? Then he would send him to his grave!
Lin Qinghuang said indifferently, “Without further ado, let’s go to the Broken Dragon Mountain Range now!”
“Alright!”
Everyone quickly rushed towards the distance…
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